The one and only time Diamond Tiara was bullied, her mother told her that ponies always tease the ones they love. Now, during a study date with Apple Bloom, Diamond fears it's a self-fulfilling prophecy--and that she'll end up hurting her again.
From Twilight's ascension to the loss of Golden Oaks Library, Twilight struggles to come to terms with a rapidly changing world. In this case, Twilight is in need of a friend, and Applejack will be there for her.
The gold necklace Applejack's father gave her mother when he proposed wasn't expensive or flashy, but she loved it anyway. Now Applejack just has to convince herself it really is fit for a princess.
After psyching herself up, Twilight asks Applejack out on a date. Everything's going well until an obscure form of unicorn magic interrupts and makes things really awkward.
Twilight's plans for a sleepover are tested when most of her guests have to cancel, but Applejack convinces her they can have fun together with just each other's company.
In a world without that first fateful Rainboom, Twilight Sparkle is a blankflank with no future. But will her destiny catch up with her despite it all?