To Rainbow Dash's surprise she woke up before her alarm clock did. The sleep she had fallen into had been more rejuvenating than was usual. She stretched her wings and hopped off her bed, looking around at her cluttered room, spotting a picture of her and Applejack.
The image was of Applejack wrapping her hoof around Rainbow Dash. The two beamed as they proudly wore their blue ribbons they had both been awarded for placing in first for a team race they participated in.
Rainbow Dash let out a smile as she looked at the photograph and soon started to wonder what Applejack was up to. She set down the picture back where she had found it, and ventured back to her kitchen to forage for some form of food.
"Why the hay don't I ever go to the store?" She asked herself irritably as she flew outside. "I guess I'll just pick something up at Sugar Cube Corner"
Before making her way to Sugar Cube Corner for breakfast, Rainbow Dash wanted to make sure Applejack knew she wanted to speak with her. Flying towards the small house on Sweet Apple Acres, she landed softly by the door and knocked.
Big Macintosh opened the door, "Eeyup?"
Rainbow Dash uttered the phrase she had been silently rehearsing in her head as she made the trip to avoid making her feel stupid, "Hey, could you tell Applejack I want to talk with her?" her nerves making her speak quickly and she launched back off into the sky not even waiting for an answer.
Big Mac' nodded, "Eeyup" he called out to Rainbow as she flew away, returning back inside, shutting the door behind him.
Rainbow Dash landed next to a sign with a carving of a pink painted cupcake. She inhaled deeply taking in the sweet aroma that surrounded the building. She entered the warm building, the smell of icing and cinnamon growing stronger, filling her nostrils.
"Hello Rainbow Dash! Want to try one of our new cinnamon rolls? They just got out of the oven!" Mrs. Cake said excitedly holding out a steaming silver sheet.
"Sure, that'd be awesome!" Rainbow removed one of the sticky treats from the baking sheet.
Hoof steps pounded rapidly down the stairs and Pinkie Pie soon emerged, "Oh my gosh! Hey Rainbow! I was wondering when I would see you again, you know, after you told me we would go to Sugar Cube Corner later." She gasped, "Is this later!"
"Uh… it sure is." Rainbow Dash shrugged while she thought up an excuse to leave, "Sorry Pinkie, I can't hang for long, I gotta go uh… help Fluttershy."
Pinkie Pie looked sad, "Aw, okay, I know you'd stay if you could. I guess I'll play with Gummy for a bit, I'll see you later then Rainbow Dash!" after she finished speaking, she bounced back up the stairs.
"Whew!" Rainbow sighed, quickly heading out of the shop. "Guess now I'm going to have to stop by Fluttershy's, if I don't that crazy pony is going to find out somehow, and then I'll regret it if she does." She thought. Launching back off the ground and flying away quickly, in case Pinkie Pie changed her mind and decided to come with her.
Once Rainbow Dash was sure she was clear of still being within eyesight of Pinkie Pie, she allowed herself to relax a little. She slowed down, enjoying the soft warm breeze that blew through her mane. She looked down towards Sweet Apple Acres and wondered if Applejack was awake yet, and if Big Mac had passed along her message. She made plans to stop by the farm once more after she finished her quick visit to Fluttershy's to validate her alibi in the case Pinkie Pie decided to investigate.
She flew slowly, taking her time to get to the cottage. When she approached closer she saw another pony headed down the road in the same direction. The pony's golden mane glittered in the sunlight as it bouncing lightly while she trotted. She felt pleased, she would finally have the chance to talk to Applejack and there would be no chance of her getting away this time.
Rainbow Dash took in a deep breath, thinking for a few moments as to what she would say to Applejack. Her heart started to pound, and her breathing nearly froze, she knew if she didn't go now, she would back out again. She forced herself to dive down behind the orange mare, landing quietly behind her, "Well, here goes" she thought to herself.