Rainbow Dash and Applejack have been friends for a long time, but their friendship took a long time to get to where it currently is. Along with this long-grown friendship are some different kind of feelings on Dash's side. Now these feelings have grown strong enough that Dash is afraid they may ruin their friendship. After things seem to go too far, Rainbow Dash decides one stormy night that it's time to explain her feelings to Applejack. Even if it means she can never take her flying again.
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Chapters (18)
A fun read thus far...kinda to much How I met your mom to it..
Good stuff.
One thing, you could have added some dialog between Rainbow Dash and her dad.
I think that would give a bit more info on Rainbow Dash and her father.
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Granny Smith pleaded (with) her granddaughter.
Well done.
This is one of the bests appledash fics! I love it!
Great chapter
It's great that you're trying to show what they have in common and yet how different they are. I loved that moment, when AJ was afraid that Rainbow might have hurt herself.
4520219 thank you very much for your input!
I like the idea of building up Dash's dad, but I was worried it would take away from the main focus of the story.
4525120 Thank you so much!!
Well this is great one of the bests appledash fics I've ever read! I love it! (I got that thg reference btw)
Favorited! Aside from some spelling and grammar errors throughout, it's a really well-put-together story! I can't wait to read the next chapter!
4587741 I'm glad! I'll have to read it again and find the errors...
4586988 the reference
Glad you got it.
Yeah, I was giggling the whole time I put it in
Indeed, Applejack's eyes ARE beautiful
No wonder that Rainbow fell in love... Loved this chapter, it was cute, heartwarming and full of AppleDash. What's not to love?! Also, the little dialogues at the end of every chapter are great and they leave me wanting to know more.
Hunger Games
Heh, I like where this is going
Perfection.
Very nice chapter, I like fact that Little Strongheart helped Dash realize that she has feelings for Applejack.
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Thank you so much!!
I am glad you are enjoying my work, and telling me so really drives me to keep writing.
You guys are awesome!
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What do you think?
The chapter was great as usuall...and I think I have an idea about of what episode is it going to be based off the next chapter
Well, it was interesting. It's pretty cute that Rainbow is so afraid that she could have some feelings for AJ. But it makes sense, considering how close they are. If Applejack doesn't reciprocate her feelings Dash has a lot to lose... Anyway, can't wait for the next chapter
It's gonna be good!
KISS ALREADY!
Please?
I've been reading this story for a while now, as the chapters get published. Just wanted to drop in to let you know you're doing good and I'm enjoying it so far (even if my favored shipping is TwiDash and not AppleDash most of the time!
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One note on chapter 8 though...
I think that should be "steeling", as in the metal, not stealing as in theft.
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Guess not.
Thank you for the correction! I always thought it was 'stealing oneself' because you had to steal (take) yourself over before you did something scary or hard.
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The next chapter is just for you.
Soooooo sweet! Keep it comin'!
Oh. My. God.
THIS IS GONNA BE GOOD!
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Hey, haven't seen you comment in a while! I was starting to miss you...
Oh, and yes. It's going to be amazing.
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Sorry, I often read it on my phone and forget to write something! But I read everything and love this story very much!
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Oh, it's fine! And thank you very much! I'm glad you like it.
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Will do!
Another awesome chapter.
Great chapter, can't wait for the next!
WAIT. A. CELESTIA. DARN. MINUTE.
HOW IN TARTARUS DOES THIS ONLY HAVE THIRTY LIKES?!? WHAT?!? WHAT?!?!? WHAT?!?!?!?!??
CRAPNUGGETS. Oh dear Clelestia please hurry up with the next chapter just for the sake of my SANITY. I'm BEGGING you!!!
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I'm glad you like it.
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And THIS is when I decided 'hmm, better start chapter 14 then'.
4813104 Must... Have... ApleDash.
I am not disappointed with this at all!
Had the feels 
The poetry was beautiful! 
and that cliffhanger tho!! lol 
LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I'm glad you loved it!
That's a relief!
4832931 4833756 I am disappointed at this fic... Because the next chapter isn't up yet!
4834952 Can't rush awesomeness!
I'm sure the next chapter will be well worth the wait! 
CONGRATS!!! You have kept me sane.
For now....
WONDERFUL chappy, btw! You're making me cry again
ILY
Can't wait for the next chapter.
4837029 Well, I'm glad I saved your sanity!
It. Was. Beautiful. MOAR
4837858 Oh no no no no no! Trust me, this is a good cry. I'm crying usually either because i'm smypathetic to the characters or just happy i found a fanfiction this AWESOME!!!
4840926 Oh! Okay!
Then I'm glad that I made you good cry!
I think...
So, a few weeks ago, I said that Applejack and Rainbow should kiss. In fact, I yelled it. I wanted them to be happy. You said this chapter would be for me.
Y'know, I love this story and all, but it's really getting much too depressing for my tastes. I mean, it's obvious the two love each other. But you (the author) keep putting just so many things in the story to keep them from admitting it! So, what... are we going to have to read through a hundred more chapters of Dash almost telling Applejack how she feels? Fifty chapters of them coming so close, but shying away at the last moment? I like this story, but (and I mean this is the most respectful way possible, if that's even possible)... f*ck you. F*ck you for making me feel this way. I understand the necessity of conflict in a story; it helps drive the plot. But it seems that during the last few chapters, the conflict is less about real, actual situations that would keep them from each other, and more about just keeping them from telling each other for the sake of continuing their suffering.
I'll keep reading future chapters because I've seen the bits of happiness that crop up time and again, and they're beautiful. I'll keep reading because I want to experience the love between Applejack and Rainbow Dash. But I don't have to like the emotional torture that's been going on for far too long.
I'm probably over-reacting, so I'll shut up now. Just... if there's one thing you take from this "review" let it be this... can we have some genuinely happy fluff soon? Not a dream, not a fantasy, not some sad, dungeon poetry? Can they maybe just spend some time together, and let Dash maybe know at least a little bit on how much Applejack cares for her? Could you just write a chapter where they hang out, maybe? As friends, away from the whole major plot arc? It doesn't even need to have romance, just... just a scene where two best friends spend the day together, applebucking, walking, picnic-ing, something like that?
I need a f*cking drink now.
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Better reaction than I could have ever dreamed for. 
It will be thrilling! 
It will be adorable! 
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Well I'm glad you asked!
Why yes! There is some genuine happy fluff coming up-- it's next, actually! There will be plenty of two good friends having the time of your lives! It will be happy!
And as for the suffering, that will come to an end to. But I've said enough.
Hang tight, my friend! We're almost there!