Appledashery

by Just Essay

The Letter to End All Letters, Four

"Ain't that smell wonderful?"

Applejack tilted her head up, nostrils flaring. A warm Fillyda breeze blew at her golden bangs. She reached a hoof up to adjust her hat and resumed trotting down the dirt highway, pulling the wagon full of cider crates behind her.

"So many flowers down here in these sub-tropical parts," she said with a freckled smirk. "Celestia help me. If I had allergies, I dun know what I'd do. And to think there are ponies in this world who are allergic to apples. Heh! Can y'all even imagine such a thang?"

She turned her head aside, her emerald eyes reflecting a fuzzy blue face.

"Reckon I'm a lucky mare, Rainbow," she said. Then, with a delicious wink: "And I'm even luckier to be spendin' such a lovely day with you, partner..."

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This pony that I've been secretly in love with... this awesome mare...

She brings me a lot of joy, but she also brings me a lot of sadness.

The joy comes from just basking in her presence, drinking in how beautiful and strong and sexy she is.

The sadness comes from knowing that no matter how awesome I try to be or how much I improve myself, she lives in another world, and I doubt I'll ever be good enough to be a part of it.

And... you know what? That's okay. That's fine. You'd think it would break my heart to write such a thing, but I can manage. I'm used to managing a broken heart. It's... not something I like confessing to most ponies, but I'm sharing it with you.

I'm sharing it with you so that you know—no matter what happens, no matter how weird or how awkward things get—I'm a happier pony today than I was yesterday. I'm happier because I'm starting to figure out how the world works, and I think that's just one step towards figuring out you... towards figuring out how to be like you—a best friend and an awesome, honest mare.

In the last few months, without even trying, I've learned what it means to be loyal. It's a freakin' selfless thing, and it means putting your nose against the grindstone, oftentimes not being able to partake in the fruits of your labor. And I'm starting to wonder if that's what it's like to live on a farm. You barely enjoy even a shred of the profit you make from your bounties. But that's not the point, is it? It's all about what you do for your fellow ponies, for your family, for your friends.

We're all placed on this world to improve the lives of others. And I think I'm starting to get that. I'm starting to actually get what it means to be loyal to everypony and everyone. But I'd be lying if I said that understanding came out of nowhere. Instead, it branched out of something, a single source, a tiny warm nub in the center of that heart.

Because in the end, as in the beginning, there's only been one pony and one pony alone that I've desired to be loyal to. And by doing everything I can for her, I've learned to be loyal to everypony. And now—at long last—I think I'm starting to learn how to be loyal to myself... and to love myself, not in a boastful and bragging way, but in a healthy way... a way that will keep this heart from staying broken, so I can lock in the love that I have for this mare who has meant so much to me and has transformed my life inside and out.

And that mare is you, Applejack. I love you. I love you more than anything.

Comments

[Hamana Hamana]

FINALLY

[Typoglyphic]

And... cue Romulus.

[Mister Saxon]

It's JE we're talking about. Is it ever this simple?

[RoboRed]

Also, what I just said earlier about the dialog 6072682

[MidnightReflection]

She should write down six words. I want those six words.

...moving on; YES! She has proclaimed her love! ...by writing it in a letter that will inevitably be misplaced somehow, knowing how THIS author operates. The Feels rollercoaster is leaving the station. All aboard.

[Lightning Bearer]

I'll be mystified if Applejack gets this letter and is able to reply to it before hell is unleashed.

[Fishberry]

6072733

"I love you more than anything"

One, two, three, four, five, six.

Well, this is a logical place to end the story.

That's a wrap, everyone! I hope you all liked it!

[YoshiFawful64]

She actually said it. Well, okay, she wrote it, but you get the point. It's actually kind of hard to believe she's actually confessing at last. I fully expected this to go on for several hundred chapters more.
6072814
Nah. There was an earlier chapter that reveals it starts with "I wish I—"

[viofriedsevey]

Fuckin beautiful, It's a damn shame dragons are about to ruin it.

[TwilightUCrazy]

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[Tchernobog]

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[Salad king]

There is no way this will go down smoothly, something will happen, something big.

[Skunkiss]

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Nah, just kidding

Totally loved it... if only things would work out as easily as they COULD

[Leftover of Saikano]

Ah, this is great. So honest, so loyal.
Go for her, Rainbow.

[Lord Dragon]

Wheeeeee!!!! <^^> Essay, if you read this, know that I have had a lot to say about this fic, but I honestly just don't want to write it down. I applaud your great work of literature and I have and still am sharing this fic with the other users of FIMFiction, hopefully gaining the story or at least contributing to have this story get the popularity and recognition it deserves. Good show!

[zaponator]

The end is nigh.
I just wanted to tell you good luck; we're all counting on you.

[HopelessRomanetic]

This made me so happy. I dont even care if it gets to AJ or not. If she had the courage to write it once, she can do it again. She can say it to her in person. She can show it to AJ. JE, you've made me so happy.

[Hestia]

*jaw drops and hits the floor*

*begins to squeal*

OHMIGOSHOHMIGOSHOHMIHOSHOHMIGOSH!!!!
I CANNOT EVEN RIGHT NOW!!!

[Aatxe360]

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6073637

I feel terrible about what has been planned and what might actually happen. Just a enough to mention it.

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[BabySkittleMonster]

*colon implodes from sheer joy... And heartbreak.*

[TIAS-A1927]

This is so beatiful, and the fact that AJ isn't gonna get it in time is so so cruel (for her and for us). But uffff, this was hell of a ride and this last chapters are just one more thing that prooves me how right I was to giving all it a try. I'm so happy to be here

[Sheendough]

6072733
I don't think she's finished the letter. I think the six words will be in the next chapter... Hopefully.
6073909
Fuck you, you selfish bastard!!! *tries to approach the Dragon King tiptoeing behind his shield, sword in hand* *gets roasted instantly*

[Scohinyha Sanka]

*munches on another hoof of popcorn*

"Wait for it."

[FloydienSlip]

Awwwww shieeeet

[Autumn Rush]

Now to get this letter to Applejack and have her actually read the entire thing.

Though I doubt it'll happen anytime soon.

[WhitewolfStormrunner]

6072640 Unfortunately, that's likely, knowing the way Rainbow's...and the rest of the Mane 6's....luck general runs.

6072655 Unfortunately for us, usually not.

6072767 That makes two of us, bud.

[GluttonousFruitcakes]

Never before in my life have I been so proud of a small pastel horse.
Atta Girl Rainbow Dash..

[DeathFox4]

I'm scared. Somepony hold me...

[LucyHorseThing]

And that mare is you, Applejack. I love you. I love you more than anything.

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Wait, this is JE.
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[DrEggnog]

My chest hurts and my eyes watered. This chapter hit me emotionally in a way nothing in a fan fiction ever has before. Generally when something gives me the feels, it's in a similar way every time. This was different. This kind of hurt. Maybe because I've been in love.

Maybe because I've written a letter somewhat like this and similarly long.

Maybe because it didn't end well.

[Boop-Happy Lass]

AW YEAH-

*400+ chapters left*
Oh...

[arancaytar]

8556571

How on Earth do you even read this fast?

[Boop-Happy Lass]

8560747
Well, I have an eBook reader... I sometimes read in-between breaks n' stuff.

Or y'know... the plot just friggin' gets me to read faster? :)

[arancaytar]

8562183

I use a reader as well, actually. The epub downloads are awesome!

Still, the most I can usually manage on weekdays is an hour or two, and following Ofolrodi and other stories just makes it harder.

[SnowOriole]

Who knew? Who knew Rainbow was such a goddess-dang good writer?

...Right, not Rainbow. It's JE. But it still hurts like a mf