Rarity discovers an old tradition involving the exchange of felt dolls as a sign of affection. This sparks a brilliant plan to play matchmaker with her friends, and between herself and Twilight.

But brilliant plans never go as expected, do they?

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Cover art by Acceleron
Chapter art by Ratofdrawn, Sketchyjackie, Dunnstar and fatalerror328!

It is Applejack's first birthday since she and Rainbow Dash have been a couple, and the pegasus has done everything to make sure the party will be a smash hit. But due to her unrelenting focus on the event, she forgets to get Applejack a gift. Now, with only hours left, she scours Ponyville in an attempt to find something to give her fillyfriend for her very special day.

My Entry for the AppleXDash fanfic contest.

Cover Image by: http://fluttershy626.deviantart.com/
I'd also like to thank Garbo802 for inspiring the part of this story that involves Davenport (from his story "The Crystal Empire: Appendices")

After a journey to get a plant for Princess Celestia's herbal studies the friendship between Rainbow Dash and Applejack becomes uncomfortable for Rainbow. Applejack doesn't know why Rainbow is acting weird but she can tell there is something wrong.

She tries to talk to her friend but she seems not willing to explain herself.

What is wrong with Rainbow and why is she afraid to confront AJ about it?
Can Twilight help Rainbow talk to AJ about what ever it is or will she just keep her secrets, forever...

Romance story between Rainbow Dash and Applejack

Twilight has an experiment planned, and it centres on Rainbow Dash.

As anxious as she is, Dash really has no right to complain.

It was her idea after all.

Fan Reading!