What was meant to be

by StormHoof32


Part 3: The Rescue

Applejack rushed passed trees and logs, trying not to hurt herself as she tried to find the mare she loved. Her heart pounded and her mind kept going through the different scenarios, all ending in tragedy.

Rainbow awoke in pain. She tried to unfurl her wings but she couldn't handle the pain. She got up onto her hooves and began walking. She had to get out somehow, she had to get back to ponyville. Rainbow walked for what seemed like hours before she heard a growl behind her. She turned to find three timber wolves staring at her with hunger in their eyes. Rainbow had always been brave before, but this, this was different, this was her life on the line. Rainbow began to panic as she turned around and ran. She ran through bushes and trees trying to escape the wolves. Suddenly she heard a loud yell and then she heard the wolves yelp.

"Get outta here!"

Rainbow knew that voice, and as soon as she heard it she felt her heart speed up.

"Applejack?" she whispered.

"Hey Rainbow." Applejack replied.

She trotted over to her and hugged the pegasus, causing her to grunt in pain.

"Oh, Ah'm sorry Rainbow, did Ah hurt you?" she asked.

"No, it wasn't your fault. My wing is broken."

Applejack placed Rainbows hoof around her neck and began walking down the path she had made. As they walked, Applejack turned to Rainbow and stared into her eyes. She had felt so worried, and just finding her safely made her extremely happy.

"Rainbow, Why on earth would ya go in here like that?" she asked.

"I was helping Fluttershy gather herbs for injuries."

Applejack looked at her with more love in her heart than she had ever had before. She wanted her marefriend back, and she wanted to hold her forever. Finally they exited the forest, as a worried Fluttershy ran up to them.

"Rainbow Dash are you ok?" she asked.

Rainbow just laughed a little.

"My wing is broken but I think I'll be fine Fluttershy, thanks."

Applejack walked with Rainbow all the way to Sweet Apple Acres, and as soon as they got there, Applejack kissed Rainbow fully and passionately. She held it for a few seconds, making rainbow understand the love she still had for her. Then she felt rainbow kiss her back roughly. It was complete bliss.

"I missed you so much Rainbow. I couldn't stand havin you hate me so mmmph." she said as she was cut off by a kiss from
Rainbow.

"I could never hate you AJ, I love you, more than I love flying."

Rainbow walked inside the home and lied down on Applejack's bed. Looking over to her bedside table, she noticed a picture of herself. She picked it up and looked at it as Applejack lied down next to her.

"You took this?" Rainbow asked.

Applejack looked Rainbow in the eyes before she spoke.

"Ah took it when durin the Best Young Flyers Competition. Ah left the group and walked over to your home." she replied.

Rainbow placed the picture back on the table before pulling Applejack into a tight loving embrace. She kissed her, allowing herself to enjoy the taste of the pony she loved.

"I wouldn't want anypony else to have it. I love you AJ." she whispered.

"Ah love you too Rainbow, more than all the world."

They eventually fell asleep in each others hooves, know that they could be together once again.

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Applejack trotted back into her house after having spent the day buckin apples, and sat next to Rainbow at the window.

"How's your wing Sugarcube?" she asked.

Rainbow shifted and comfortably laid her head on Applejack's shoulder.

"It still hurts but Fluttershy says it's healing up nicely."

"Well Ah'm glad Fluttershy was able to let you go. Ah missed you a lot." Applejack replied.

They sat there, enjoying just being able to be with each other. Suddenly, Spike burst through the door. He stood there panting, trying to catch his breath as he prepared to give them the news.

"Spike what in tarnation is goin on, Why are you so winded?" she asked.

Spike spoke between breaths.

"Twi...and...Fluttershy...are...together!"

Rainbow's mouth dropped as Applejack swung her hat around.

"Yeehaw!" Applejack shouted.

"Spike that's awesome!" Rainbow replied as soon as the shock wore off.

"They...wanted you...to...come to a...party." Spike said, still trying to catch his breath.

Applejack just smiled and said, "We'll be there!"

Spike then rushed back out the door as Rainbow laughed at the exhausted little dragon.

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A few hours later, Applejack and Rainbow were ready to go. They left for the Library, deciding to get a gift for the new couple. When they got there, Twilight allowed them in and asked about the box in Applejack's hand.

"Here you go sugarcube, It's a gift for you and Fluttershy." she explained.

"Thanks Applejack." Twilight replied happily. Rainbow went and sat in a chair in the corner and kissed each other before Applejack went and got them some drinks. She sat down next to Rainbow and handed her her drink, and then kissed her again.

"Ah love you Rainbow." she crooned.

Rainbow just held her close and whispered in her ear, "I love you more." then she laughed.

The rest of the night was spent in good cheer and partying. But soon enough their friends had to leave.

As soon as they all left, Rainbow and Applejack included, Twilight trotted over to Fluttershy, and kissed her passionately.
Fluttershy kissed her back and then held her close in a tight hug.

"I love you Fluttershy." Twilight whispered.

"I love you too Twilight."

They held each other and laughed as Spike made fake barfing sounds behind Twilight's back.

"You know Spike, Rarity told me, she wants to see you at her boutique tomorrow." Twilight said smiling.

"Wait? Rarity isn't open tomorrow." Spike replied, looking confused.

"She wants you there anyway."

Spike suddenly became excited. Did Rarity want to talk with him? Well there was only one way for him to find out. Spike immediately ran out the door.

"Spike! I said tomorrow!" She yelled after him. but he didn't here her. Twilight just laughed as her little assistant headed for Rarity's boutique.