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The Apple family and their tried and true traditions have always been the envy of Ponyville as far as families go. Applejack is one of the humblest ponies around, but can always openly pride herself in having a loving and nurturing family that she helps keep civilized.

Just recently, Applebloom and her friends just found out how all her friends got their cutie marks and how they were connected to each other all her lives. Great story, right?

Well, Spike has always been a careful listener. He needs to be when trying to keep a neurotic unicorn able to cause mayhem on a small country stable on a daily basis. So, when Twilight recalls the stories of her friends to the letter (quite literally since she made him write it down), he finds a discrepancy. It really couldn't be what he thinks, right? There's no way...right?

Well, that's why he is going to go check in on Applejack.
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Takes place after the "The Cutie Mark Chronicles" and inspired by "Somepony to Watch Over Me"

Warning: Feels and a bit of humor.
Also, no AJ is not Ab's mother. I know that cuts off suspense and intrigue, but I don't want to give people expectations I am not gonna meet.

This story is a sequel to A Cheesy Arrival

Lil' Cheese doesn't normally get to go with his parents on trips, so whenever he does he knows it's a special occasion. And nothing could be more special than a trip to Ponypalooza to visit the rock farm his mom was born on.

The trip also means Lil' Cheese will get a chance to see his grandparents, as well as two of his all time favorite aunts in the form of Limestone and Marble. And neither of them have seen the kid in years.

Such a reunion sounds exciting. But even Lil' Cheese can't possibly imagine what's in store for him at said reunion, especially with two ponies he hasn't even considered being there.

This story is a sequel to Spike's Pen Pal

After Spike and Gabby bonded over their letters, the time came when the two distant pen pals would meet each other for the very first time. How did it go? Let's find out.

A tie-in to the episode Dragon Dropped.

Spike is writing letters back and forth to his new pen pal, who seems to have a lot in common with him. Together, words are said and a strong bond was formed between the two distant friends.

This story is a sequel to Spike's Pen Pal: First Meeting

Another tie-in to the episode Dragon Dropped.

After the crazy fiasco with Rarity was resolved, Gabby felt owing Spike an apology for assuming the worst. In turn, Spike also expresses his own regrets to the beloved griffin.

This story is a sequel to Spike's Pen Pal: First Meeting

When Gabby reveals that Griffonstone's never has a holiday like Hearts and Hooves Day, Spike took it upon himself to make Gabby's first one in Equestria the best she's ever had.

This story is a sequel to What I brought back from Manehattan

Apple Bloom was expecting to find out about the niece she never knew existed. What Applejack shares with her, a secret she held for so many years, threatens to shake Apple Bloom’s world.

Cast: Apple Bloom
Supporting Cast: Apple Family, Zecora (because I am a masochist), the CMC, Dinky Doo & Berry Pinch, and Cheerilee

Edited by Level Dasher (who, along with my wife, helped tremendously through the brainstorming process)
Prereaders: Manes, Stormy Skies and The Fanfic Crusader.

Applejack was happy to return to her family after her stint in Manehattan, but there was something she brought back from her trip. A small mistake and a choice that haunts her to this day.

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Concieved and Written in a sum total of four hours.

Supporting Cast: Granny Smith, Rarity, Twilight and the CMC.

Editted by Level Dasher (and updated 29/01/2014), with props to The Fanfic Crusader.