A warm serenity wrapped Applejack; one that drowned out the commotion from the ballroom; one that erased the large regal guest room she was currently in, and replaced it with complete bliss. The memorial had been her final duty for her friends, and now, it was time to drift away, finally at ease with all Equestria had to offer. Almost immediately after her eyes slid shut, the entire world seemed to break apart and fall, leaving her floating in a state of utter peace. She felt herself rising; rising into a place she had been awaiting since the passing of her last closest friend. Her chest's rising and falling slowly gave way to stillness. Her steady pulse slowed, and eventually halted, releasing the physical bonds of her spirit. All uncertainties she had were replaced by a flowing warmth that spread from head to hoof. Time slowed as the final seconds of consciousness left her. A smile was the last action she would ever make.
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Applejack found herself in a daze. She tried to shake the grogginess from her head. What just happened? she thought to herself. It seemed like a dream, but something was off. That feeling remained. It was a feeling of being content with the world. Everything felt like a blur. The memories her mind contained seemed real enough. She remembered explaining to Applebloom how she wouldn't be around much longer, she remembered speaking at the memorial, and she remembered falling asleep. But where was she now? She hadn't even taken the time to look at her surroundings. It was eerily familiar. Everything was bright, resembling the inside of a cloud, and it seemed like a bleached fog rolled close to the ground. She let out a small disappointed sigh as she realized what was going on. "Oh no," she grumbled out loud. "Another dream." She kicked a hoof at the ground, and noticed something that caused her to reel back on her haunches. Her orange coat was more vibrant than she had seen in years. Giving it thought for the first time, she realized her joints no longer ached, and her muscles held the strength that had been lacking for so many years. Her eyes widened. Is it a dream? she wondered.
She felt a hoof rest on her shoulder. She gasped, but dared not to turn to see who it was. Her heart raced, and thoughts flashed back to just before she woke here. She had... fallen asleep? She gave little thought to it at first, but then she realized that hadn't fallen asleep. It was more like drifting into the- heavens! She whipped around, half excited, and half terrified of what she would see.
"It's not a dream," said a familiar voice. It was a voice she hadn't heard in years. It was gentle and delicate. It was a voice that she heard in her dreams but never got to respond to. "Flu- Fluttershy?" she asked, Tears choking her off. The pegasus nodded in return, a gentle smile set on her face. Applejack let out a cry of joy and embraced her long lost friend, tears flowing from her eyes. She gazed past Fluttershy's embrace and discovered the silhouettes of six ponies, standing bathed in a glorious light. Applejack approached slowly, desperately hoping it to be reality. Soon her eyes adjusted and recognized the figures. Rainbow Dash, Twilight Sparkle, Rarity, Pinkie Pie, Big Macintosh, and Granny Smith all stood, awaiting her. A wide smile formed on her face. There would be no more heartbreak, no more sorrows, no more goodbyes. At long last, her wait was over; she was at peace.