After weeks of stares and odd reactions from everypony around her, Rainbow decided to find out the reason. As it turns out the reason is that everypony thinks that her and Fluttershy are dating, even though they totally aren't. As it turns out, everypony is dead set on that idea, and they can't convince any of them that it isn't true, so now what are they supposed to do?

Sex Tag for references, nothing explicit.

Well, there's gotta be somethin' to say right? Somethin' interesting? I dunno. I'll do my best. But these are all the moments I remember from when me and your Mom were first gettin' together. And everythin' else after that. Maybe even some stuff I can't really remember.

Anyway, this is how I met yer mother.

A collection of vignettes from various moments throughout Applejack and Rainbow Dash's lives.

Originally, this started as a panic speedwrite in Quills and Sofas. The prompt was "meeting" but thanks to Lofty Withers I am now making this into a collection of moments throughout their lives, either together, not together or whatever else it may be.

Tags will be updated as the story progresses. It's rated T because I know there will eventually be some jokes and stuff that will warrant the T.

Rainbow Dash is not a cheater. She's worked hard in life to get to where she is now, and she never, ever took the easy way out.

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Why does it hurt so much?

Pre-read / Proofread by Not Enough Coffee, Jojo and Feather Book.
Edited by Dreams of Ponies and Level Dasher.
Additional help from Canucklehead and Figments.

An entry in the Two-Faced Charade Contest.

Cover art by incendiaryboobs on derpibooru.
Featured: 2/5/18 - 2/7/18.

Rainbow Dash asks Quibble Pants out on a date. He already knows what's going to happen.

Quibble has a lot to say. His opinions are very easy to articulate. Feelings? Well, that's just another story...

The walk back to the convention starts out so smoothly....until Rainbow Dash does something she probably shouldn't have.

Spoilers from "Stranger Than FanFiction"

Flash Magnus may have been born and raised in a completely different era, but he and the other Pillars have been able to adjust to modern Equestrian society with the help of the Elements of Harmony. In fact, Flash was able to make an especially strong friendship with Rainbow Dash, a fellow flier whose bravery and competitive spirit rivaled his own.

However, after spending a few months together as close friends, it seemed that Rainbow was wanting to take things a bit further than just friends. Even though the stallion was more than interested, he knew he couldn't reciprocate Dash's actions when she tried to make the first move. And when she tried to ask why, Flash found it hard to adequately explain his reason without hurting her, or making her judge him too poorly.

For you see, Flash Magnus had a rather significant reason for his resistance towards a possible relationship, even with someone as amazing as Rainbow Dash. While they have have been the same age (biologically speaking), Flash was raised in a much different era as the Element of Loyalty. Most of their differences in upbringing could be looked aside, but there was one big one he knew could be a deal-breaker. And despite how he felt about Rainbow, the soldier was worried how she would react if she learned the truth.

When Twilight suggests she and Rainbow Dash visit an old crime scene, Rainbow leaps at the opportunity. Murders, mystery, drama, action -- who doesn't love that? It's sure to be a riveting story for the ages.

Sadly for Rainbow Dash, bad puns ensue.

At the Daring Do convention, Rainbow Dash makes a new friend named Quibble Pants. Both eager to meet a fellow die-hard, they spend the day doing various activities together, looking at and buying merchandise, and geeking out over their favorite heroine.

However, a playful jump in the rock pit leads them on an unexpected detour.

Rainbow Dash is a mare of many talents, among them incredible passive observation skills. Once she no longer worried about getting her chance to ride the most amazing roller coaster that ever was like any proper Wonderbolt, she could take the time to process everything her brain noticed while she was busy.

That's when the family resemblance hit her.

Then some other things.

This is going to be awkward.

Rated Teen for frank discussion of the production of Trixie.