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// Telling the Truth 
// Story: The Story Of Sky Blue 
// by Capulus 
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Sky smiled and they all dispersed. It had been a hectic night, and Twilight had to send a message to Princess Celestia, informing her of Sky’s vision, and the possible return of Discord. Sky remembered that she had promised to help Applejack on her farm, and asked what she could do to help as they walked back.
“You’ve got ta be kiddin’ me, Sky. After what you’ve been through, Ah think you should have a rest.”
“No. I want to help. If Big Macintosh isn’t there to help you harvest apples, you’ll be there for a month.” Applejack thought back to when she had unintentionally caused utter chaos throughout Ponyville by not accepting help.
“Well, if you’re sure. But Ah don’t want you straining yourself.”
“I’ll do whatever you need me to do. Maybe having a Pegasus will help you out?” Applejack reluctantly nodded.
“Alright then, if you’re really sur--”
“Applejack! I’m helping, no matter what you say.” Applejack nodded again, and they continued on in silence for a while. Then, as they trotted into Sweet Apple Acres, and Applejack pointed out the trees Sky would be bucking, she remembered something;
“Sky, when you were talking about that dream, what did you say was happening at the start?” Sky remembered how skeptical Applejack had looked when she had answered with her vague ‘Oh I was just flying’. Why does she care?
“Sky, did something else happen? Something you couldn’t tell the others? What could be that bad? And you know you can’t lie to the element of honesty.” Applejack saw Sky’s face go blank.
“Um... Nothing, It doesn’t matter.” She flew off in the direction Applejack had pointed.
What does she know? Does she know what the truth was? Is that what she meant by the whole ‘Element of Honesty’ thing? I guess I’ll find out when she questions me later.
Sky just shook her head and tried to remember what Applejack had said about applebucking. Just kick the trees, collect the apples. But, she had said something about putting buckets under the trees first. Sky didn’t want to go down to the barn, because she knew Applejack would be there. She thought about it for while, and realised that she didn’t have to answer Applejack’s questions anyway. She flew toward the barn, and landed lightly in front of the big red building. She saw Applejack only just walking through the white fence into the clearing where the building sat.
“Wait! Sky! Just tell me what’s wrong! You know Ah wouldn’t judge ya!” Sky stopped for a moment.
“Being the ‘Element of Honesty’, you would already know, wouldn’t you? Augh! Not even my feelings are private!” She went to fly away, with two buckets strapped to her back.
“What d’you mean, feelings? Ah can’t read your mind, Sky.” Sky immediately regretted overreacting, and was afraid Applejack would be able to figure out what she meant.
“Never mind.”
“No! Sky, what do ya mean? You can tell me!” Sky was barely containing herself. “Are you still worried?” She couldn’t take it anymore. Sky snapped.
“Fine! If you have to know my personal feelings...” She hesitated, but Applejack had an expectant look on her face.
“I... I...” Her mouth was dry. Oh screw it.
“I think I love Rainbow Dash!” 
Silence.
Applejack looked flustered.
“W-w-what? When you said it was about your feelings, Ah th-th-thought you meant you were nervous. Ah’m s-sorry Sky. Ah should’ve d-dropped it.” Applejack pawed the ground nervously.
“I’ll see you later AJ, I’m going to go and harvest those apples.” Sky turned and flew away, leaving Applejack standing uncomfortably in the dust. She hadn’t counted on hearing that.
As Sky flew she silently berated herself. Damn Damn Damn! I just had to choose that moment to snap, didn’t I? It was just a crush. Was. But then I had to say it out loud. Now I am starting to believe it.  AUGH! I hate myself. Now AJ is going to tell everyone. No, she wouldn’t do that... Would she? Maybe I’ll just talk to her, and try to explain. But first I’ll do this ‘applebucking’. Sky touched down softly and started kicking every tree she could see, Taking some of her frustration out on them. Unfortunately, she almost kicked a tree in half, which just made her scared. Is this because Chrysalis was altering my strength, making me able to fight? She shook herself, for the fiftieth time in as many hours. That was just insane. But Sky nevertheless made sure she was more careful from then on.