Applejack knows that Rarity had a rough foalhood, and an especially rough love life. That's why she strives to give Rarity everything she desires, because that's what a marefriend does, right?

Then why was Rarity acting so strange?

Cover art by me, acting as a holder until I make a better one.
Proofread by Krickis

...big mares get things like counterpoint, discordant notes, anti-parallel movement, and accidentals everywhere.
They also have to play harder music, but that's not what this story is about. This story is about an introverted DJ with an extreme alter-ego who is looking to catch the eye of a famous cellist, a lyrist trying to win over a candy maker at the mall, and something about how love is never easy or straight-forward.

Partially inspired by this story.

Everyone's invited for a sleepover at Twilight's house. At 2 am, everyone is fast asleep - except for Applejack. She decides to grab a midnight snack, and a tired yet energetic Rarity joins in. The two cook some food together, and in the meantime, find some wine. Hilarity ensues.

After an ordinary school day, Rainbow Dash meets an abandoned child. Without anyone else to take care of the child, Rainbow decides to take matters into her own hands by giving him friendship and love.

(Cover art by BlueSun52)

(First two chapters rewritten with Harmony Pie)

Applejack has had a crush on Rarity for awhile, but she is unsure that the white unicorn shares her feelings, or if she even likes mares. The usually honest farm mare finds herself lacking something she'd never have expected: Courage.

Perhaps the courage of her other friends can help her to work up her own, or will she watch helplessly as Rarity ignores her forever?

POV Characters:
Rarity
Applejack

Other Characters:
Rainbow Dash
Fancy Pants
Fleur Dis Lee

Image vector source: Unknown

You may notice, that the Golden Oaks Library makes an appearance. This is because we know next to nothing about the Friendship Rainbow Kingdom Castle, I will not write about it until Season 5 comes out and we learn how it looks on the inside other than the throne room, or if Twilight will even live there full time. You can assume this story takes place before "Twilight's Kingdom".

I hope you all enjoy this, my first fic centred around any of the Mane 6. Also my first non-comedy.
I know "how they got together" fics are overdone. But as I always say "If it's over done, it's probably good."

As always, someone may have written a highly similar story already, but if so, I have not read it.