Applejack awoke and saw herself wearing a green gown and that she was sitting in a hospital. She looked down and saw a Rainbow mane leaning against her bed. She stroked the head of the blue Pegasus and watched her wake up.
"Applejack you're awake!"
"Sorry, but why'm in the hospital?"
"You don't remember?"
"uh 'fraid not"
"You remember me right?"
Applejack looked down she didn't want to hurt the mare's feelings.
"Uuhhm sorry no..would you tell me?"
Rainbow's head soared she could lie and tell her they were dating, engaged even, but that would be wrong. She couldn't do that to Applejack.
"Were best buds is all. I'm Rainbow Dash."
She smiled weakly. Her eyes were full of tears, but she dare not let them cascade down her cheek.
"Well I hope I can start remembering some more stuff soon I reckon it'd be mighty important."
"Yeah..so do you remember anything?"
"Pretty much basic things I remember my family, but I don't really remember if I have any friends or why I'm here."
"Excuse me girls we just have to run a few tests now that Applejack is conscious. By the way it's nice to see you talking Ms. Dash"
The nurse took Applejack and Rainbow Dash pulled out her Daring Do book. She hadn't been able to concentrate on it the whole time she had been there. Maybe now that Applejack was feeling better she could. She read a chapter and Applejack still wasn't back yet. Then she realized something smelled. Eww what was it? She figured out it was her and decided she needed to take a shower.
When she got out Applejack was back.
"Hey Applejack!"
"Hi Rainbow, Doc says I'll be leaving this afternoon and things should start coming back to me pretty quickly."
"Awesome."
Rainbow was so happy Applejack was okay, but what would happen when Applejack remembered the incident?
Later Rainbow Dash took Applejack to a welcome back party at the cakes. Hosted by Pinkie Pie of course! It was only a small gathering, but they hoped to jog Applejack's memory.
"So let's see if you can remember anything about us. It'll be like a game!"
"Well alright..I'll try, but nopony get offended y'all hear?"
"Okay", they said in unison.
"Name's Pinkie Pie"
"Yes and you like to throw parties and you're really energetic.. and Funny."
"Yah, its all true"
"Twilight"
"You like to read and you're the new princess"
"Fluttershy..its alright if you don't remember me honestly its ok."
"Oh and you love animals and are very sweet and shy."
Fluttershy smiled.
"Well I am Rarity"
"You make dresses and you really like fashion"
Applejack looked to Rainbow Dash and couldn't really remember anything except one.
"And were the elements of harmony."
Applejack smiled proud she had remembered so much. She still felt bad about Rainbow though. Rainbow Dash looked to the ground she never thought Applejack would remember everyone and completely forget her. Maybe they weren't meant to be after all.
All the other ponies laughed and were so excited Applejack remembered them they danced and ate like everything was back to normal. It just seemed that way to everypony. Everypony except two very confused ponies, Applejack and Rainbow Dash that is. Rainbow Dash sat and watched all the ponies join in party games everypony was to happy to notice her moping. It began to get late and all the ponies were sent home with a slice of cake and a farewell from Pinkie Pie.
Rainbow Dash decided to walk Applejack home even though she remembered the way.
"Howdy Rainbow"
"Hey AJ. Mind if I walk you home?"
"Not at all."
They walked in an awkward silence to the barn. Applejack turned to say goodbye.
"Well I guess I'll see you tomorrow"
"Yeah alright see you Applejack"
Applejack went inside and Rainbow Dash started to fly home. She looked down and saw how behind the Apples were due to Applejack's absence. She flew down and decided she would make up for it since it was her fault. After all zap apples go away if you don't pick them in time. She began bucking the trees making good progress and she didn't stop.