//------------------------------// // Acceptance // Story: Rainbow Dash and Applejack's Confession of Love // by Dear_Celestia //------------------------------// Twilight took a few steps forward and began to speak. "We didn't know where you two were, so I got Spike to send a letter to the princess asking where you two had gone. She gladly replied that she had given you two a chance to visit Canterlot, and that if we wanted to go, she would allow it. That's how we found out where you were." She looked at both of them with a cute smile as she and the others proceeded towards the dining table. As everypony sat down, Applejack and Rainbow looked at one another wondering what to do. But before they could even speak, Celestia walked into the room and addressed the ponies. "Hello everyone. I hope that you all are having a wonderful time. I just wanted to check in on you. Rainbow Dash and Applejack, I allowed your friends to visit you. They were awfully curious on where you two were." Twilight suddenly spoke up with great enthusiasm. "Thank you so much Princess. We're doing wonderful. And maybe you could spend the rest of lunch..." "Yeah, ugh Princess, it was mighty fine of you to come check on us, but were all good now" Applejack interrupted. Celestia nodded. "I hope you all have a wonderful day" she said as she exited the room. Applejack smiled and faced towards the other ponies. "Now how bout some food. I'm starvin." She took her seat next to Rainbow once more and piled her plate with food. After Rainbow got her food, she felt something touch her right hoof. Applejack's left hoof rested on hers as she leaned in and whispered in Rainbow's ear. "These are our best friends. maybe if we tell em, they will understand." Rainbow looked down at her food with a look of curiosity on her face. Her eyes narrowed and her head suddenly shot up. Rainbow grabbed Applejack and they both headed out the doors towards Ponyville. Twilight and the other ponies sat there not knowing what to say. "I wonder what got into them?" Twilight thought. "Who knows what got into them, but I do know whats about to get into me! This food looks soooo delicious!" Pinkie yelled. "Well, I'm going to go check on them to see if they are alright." Twilight said. She walked out the two big doors and looked around. She tried to spot the two but had no luck. As she trotted down to pavement, she kept hunting for them, hoping they would show up soon. "Rainbow, what's the matter?" Applejack asked quickly. They both came to a halt behind a tree just outside of the Canterlot Castle and Rainbow Dash turned to face Applejack. "I just wanted to say something. Twilight and the others...they may not be ok with us being more than just friends. And I listened to what you said, seeing if we ask them, they MAY be alright with it. But I just don't know." Applejack stood beside Rainbow and leaned her head on hers. "It'll be ok sugar cube. Ah've known you guys for a long time, and if they don't like us being with what we are, then they aren't our real friends." Rainbow looked up at the night sky and closed her eyes. "I suppose your right. Whatever happens happens." Rainbow hugged Applejack tightly as Applejack tried to hug back. Applejack kissed rainbow softly on the lips. Only around the corner, Twilight was galloping , hunting for both of them. She slowed down, and began to just trot. As she walked on a bit more, she heard a noise which she thought was coming from the south. As she walked past a few trees, the noise grew louder. She trotted past only two more trees and spotted Rainbow and Applejack passionately kissing one another. "What the...what's going on here!" she asked with a shocked expression on her face. Applejack and Rainbow were shocked and frightened. "Ugh, hey there Twilight" Applejack nervously said. "What are you two doing! That's just..." Twilight shut her eyes tightly and opened them again slowly. Pinkie and the others came down only a few minuets later. "What's going on?" Pinkie asked. Twilight hesitated before speaking. She finally took in a deep breath and continued. "These two...they were..." Applejack stomped her hooves down and spoke up. "Look here Twilight. Ah love Rainbow and she loves me. You girls are my best friends, and ah don't want to ruin that. Love is a strong thing that can't just be taken away or broken. Ah love you all, but ah also love Rainbow with all my heart! Look Twilight, whether a mare likes a colt or a mare likes a mare, it shouldn't matter. Our friendship won't break. Alright sugar cube?" Twilight and the others were speechless, but it finally hit Twilight. She nodded and rose her head as she looked at the twinkling stars. "Dear Princess Celestia, I realized that friendship is a very important thing, but I learned that love is something much stronger than anything in this world. Even if somepony is your friend, you don't deserve to stand in the way of their love. If there is one thing stronger than friendship, it is the power of love." Twilight smiled as Applejack and Rainbow walked towards her. Applejack and Rainbow Dash ran and jumped on Twilight as they all laughed. "That's right Twilight. Love is a powerful emotion" Celestia said. She was walking towards them, smiling brightly. "That goes for all of you ponies. Friendship is magical, and love is strong. Applejack, Rainbow Dash, your love will carry on for years to come. For now, I must go, but take this lesson to heart." All six ponies smiled and looked at one another. "Group hug!" Pinkie yelled. They all tightly hugged one another and laughed real hard. "Alright girls, lets go home" Twilight cheerfully said. "I think I will spend the night at Applejack's place" Rainbow said while hugging her. "And we won't stop you" Twilight assured. "I hope you are together, forever."