Applejack sat in the doorway of the barn thinking of all the races she had with Rainbow Dash. She laughed when she remembered how stubborn Dash had often been, but it was only a small chuckle. She sat there in silence thinking of all the fun they used to have with each other. It was hard to believe she was gone. She heard the sound of heavy hoofsteps coming towards her.
"Hey, Big Mac." She said sadly as her brother sat down next to her.
"Hey, Sis." He replied. His voice was lacking it's usual cheeriness. It was deep and sad. It made it even more depressing for Applejack to see her brother like that. She sat there staring at the clouds. It seemed like the sun would never shine again.
"How d'ya think she woulda felt if she had become a Wonderbolt?" Applejack asked. Big Mac looked at her.
"Dunno." They sat looking at the clouds together. There sadness occasionally overcome by a memory and they would smile. But it just went right back to grief.
Applejack stood alone under the night sky, her breath coming out as mist. Then...she began to run. She ran the way The Running of the Leaves went. She had occasional memories of her and Rainbow Dash running side by side. The leaves whipped up beside her hooves as they hit they ground. Her mane flapped in the wind and her coat became ruffled. She slammed her front hooves into the ground and she screeched to a halt. She looked across the horizon and a tear ran down her cheek. She turned and began to gallop back to Sweet Apple Acres remembering the iron pony competition.
Applejack stared at the envelope on her bed. Who would send a letter this late. It was probably the mailmare Derpy. She held the letter opener and sliced. She pulled out the letter. It was an invitation!
I, Pinkamena Diane Pie would like to invite you to a party to celebrate the life of the late Rainbow Dash
Applejack stared at the invitation. That was all there was. But why would Pinkie Pie want to celebrate Rainbow Dash's death? It was strange but Applejack decided she would go. She needed to find out why Pinkie would send this type of letter.