Appledashery

by Just Essay

Bed Butts

"... ... ...AJ?"

"...yeah, Rainbow?"

"I... uh... I'm really glad... y'know..."

"Mmmm? About what?"

"That... uh... that Apple Bloom is doing okay. That she's fully recovered n'stuff."

"Oh. Yeah. Me too, sugarcube. Me too."

"I mean it. I... I may not show it much, but... but I can get pretty freaked out when something bad happens to a pony I... mmm... care about, y'know."

"Yeah, well, at least ya keep yer head in the game."

"Huh?"

"You dun fetched Zecora and Noir when Apple Bloom needed them the most. That was right smart of ya."

"Yeah, but—"

"All I did was... heck... sit around all mopey-like by her bedside for days."

"Well, she's your sister, Applejack."

"Dun mean I have any right to be useless."

"You weren't useless!"

"Heh... like hay I wasn't."

"You were moral and familial support! And... a-a-and—"

"Believe it or not, Rainbow, there are times when even I can't do a darn thang."

"... ... ..."

"Still... it's a mighty good thang that them flowers showed up when they randomly did. Mmmmm... eeyup... Celestia-given miracle."

"Heh... yeah. Tell me about it."

"It's been weeks, and still no proper explanation. I'm thinkin' Twilight, Trixie, Zecora, and Noir have just plum given up on understandin' it. Luna knows I have."

"Guess it's totally awesome enough to have Apple Bloom back, huh?"

"Yeah..."

"Well, maybe... m-maybe it's like karma, y'know?"

"Pffft... ain't no such thang."

"Yeah, well, if it was a thing, AJ... you'd be the first pony to deserve something good happening. I mean you and your family in general."

"Awwwww... we get along fine."

"I mean it. You all just... give so much to Ponyville. I'm really super glad that things worked out. You deserve no less."

"I think I get what I deserve as it is."

"Oh?"

"I have wonderful friends like you. Ain't that enough?"

"... ... ...if you think so, Applejack, then... then I-I..."

"Mmffff-guahhh..."

"Huh? Oh... Oh jeez. Sorry. This isn't the right t-time..."

"It's okay, sugarcube. Just... just can barely keep my eyes open."

"Right. Gotcha. Uhm... I'm just happy, y'know?"

"Me too, Rainbow. Me too."

"Have a good night's sleep, Applejack."

"See ya in the mornin', sugarcube."

"Yeah. See ya."

"... ... ..."

"..."

Comments

[MidnightReflection]

Please let Rainbow wake up snuggling with AJ.

[Lightning Bearer]

Thanks, JE. I totally needed the mental image of bed butts biting.

[destinedjagold]

I have a feeling that whatever RD manages to establish from this little vacation camping thingie they're all having, when they return, Stu surprises AJ with the gem orange tree or whatever it was, and it will either (a) completely and utterly ruin RD's chances towards AJ or (b) will give RD the right cards to play the "get AJ" game right.

...Buuut, knowing who's writing this story, I'm betting on either (a) or (c).

[Phoenix Kitten]

So close Dash, so close.

The romantic tension here is thicker than triple choc mudcake.

Just wait for her to sleep and whisper I love you in her ear.

[North Bound]

And then Lancie showed up with the letter Dash wrote and all is well and right with the world for about half a chapter. Sound good?

[Sharp Quill]

6752335 Your wish is granted: http://www.fimfiction.net/story/288128/the-problem-with-pegasi

[MidnightReflection]

6752476 Aww, why thanks, but already read that! In fact, Midnight's read almost EVERY one of Skirts fics. Still have about 15 to go...

[Sharp Quill]

6752495 Well, there you go. You can't expect Skirts to repeat himself, am I right? So no AJ/RD waking up snuggling together.

Oh, wait. That explains a lot, actually.

[Salad king]

6752335 how about the other way around.

[Leftover of Saikano]

"... I love you..."

[BabySkittleMonster]

Well, we've had our good run of pleasant chapters. It's time for pony armageddon. Everyone brace yourselves!

[BabySkittleMonster]

6752905
Did you have to do that to my heart? Was that truly necessary? Ah, who am I kidding... Of course it was.

[zaponator]

Y'know, I can't remember if Rainbow has ever told anyone about her parents being dead. You'd think she would've at least told AJ.

[Cotton Fluff]

"I have wonderful friends like you. Ain't that enough?"
"... ... ...if you think so, Applejack, then... then I-I..."

You know, while we all want there to be AppleDash and cuddles, AJ isn't exactly making it easy. She's friendzoning Rainbow pretty good here, I'm not too surprised that Rainbow's not really able to take the next step.

[Autumn Rush]

6754183

Well, Fluttershy obviously knows.

I believe AJ does too, if this conversation from before the mountain buffalo arc is any indication...

“Yes, well…” Applejack chuckled. “It’s all part of livin’ with family members. I guess I really can’t expect you to understand--” Immediately, Rainbow cringed. Wincing, she swiveled her head Rainbow’s way. “Aw shoot.”

Rainbow Dash was gazing towards the sunset.

“Sugarcube, I’m awful sorry.” Applejack’s face was long. “I didn’t mean nothin’ by that! I wasn’t thinkin’--”

“Heh… s’all good.” Rainbow smirked at her. “No feelings hurt, okay?” Her wings flexed and unflexed as she said, “I’ve gotten used to goin’ the distance on my own. Ages ago, ponies used to get all sappy with me--cuz of what… well… with what happened to Dad.”

...Though I doubt she knows the specifics.

[arancaytar]

"It's been weeks, and still no proper explanation. I'm thinkin' Twilight, Trixie, Zecora, and Noir have just plum given up on understandin' it. Luna knows I have."

Please please please please please

[arancaytar]

6752476

I lovw how fimfic's version of "Relevant XKCD" is "Relevant Skirtsfic"

There's A Skirts For That.