Just a Little Awkward
Dares have a tendency to get out of control. They're much like fresh apple cider in that regard. One was fine, two wasn’t pushing any limits, but from three and up it devolves quickly. And, much like too many ciders, too many dares could lead to saying something stupid, doing something asinine, causing a rift between friendships, or all of the above.
As a stark silence fell between the pair of mares standing face to face in the park, Rainbow Dash chose not to ponder any of that. Instead, she was basking in what was very likely her moment of triumph. Before her, Applejack stood in shock. Her pupils resembled peas, shrunk and withered in the dead centers of her eyes. Her ears were folded down, and blood was rising under her cheeks. With a shaky, forced gulp, Applejack opened her mouth.
“Uh… Rainbow, could ya repeat that? Ah don’t think Ah heard ya right.”
Flashing a wicked grin, Rainbow Dash extended her hoof again, singling out a pony not more than fifty feet away.
“I dare you,” Rainbow Dash articulated each word slowly, just for the sake of discomforting Applejack more. “To march right up to Twilight, and make out with her.”
Applejack’s face slowly morphed into a rueful cringe. “B-but Ah…” Her eyes fell to the ground and darted about. She was struggling to comprehend what was happening, and seemed to be having a rather poor time of it. “Rainbow, please…” She looked back up, pleading with her eyes. “Anythang but that. Ah beg ya.”
“That’s the dare AJ. You, Twilight, and some good ole fashion lip wrasslin’.” Saying it again definitely didn’t ease Applejack’s nerves, and adding a country twang only served to fluster her more.
Applejack’s brows furrowed, and she struggled to say something. “B-but ya can’t... Ah… W-we…”
Rainbow smirked as her friend continued stuttering, blood flaring under her cheeks. Her head bowed slowly as she struggled to decide what to do. Applejack was stuck between her stubborn resolve to rise to the challenge, or her desire crumple at the thought of kissing her crush.
Rainbow, on the other hoof, was relishing every moment of this. Revenge was a dish best served cold, and right now Applejack had enough for three helpings. As she continued to battle internally over her course of action, it almost appeared like she might swallow her pride and forfeit. She even got as far as taking a shaky breath in to speak when Rainbow figured now would be a good time to deliver the final blow. “You know what? Don’t worry about it; you don’t have to do the dare.”
A rush of air escaped Applejack in a relieved exhale. “Thank ya, Rainbow, Ah–”
“But that does mean you’ll have to admit I’m the more daring pony.” Rainbow grinned. Hah! Got you now AJ!
Applejack opened her mouth to respond, and shut it. Her jaw clenched visibly, and a stubborn spark lit up in her eyes. Every muscle in her body seemed to tense up at once, repulsed by Rainbow’s suggestion. An uncomfortable, pride-fueled sigh escaped her. After swallowing some air, she finally responded. “Ah’ll do it.”
Rainbow’s smirk evaporated. “Wait… what?”
Applejack sucked in a deep breath, and turned around. Her legs were clearly as stiff as boards, but she forced them forward, what little confidence she had draining with each step. Despite this, there wasn’t a doubt in either of their minds that Applejack wouldn't back down from this; her stubborn pride wouldn’t allow her. In fact, it was probably propelling her every step, reminding her that she would never cave.
This was slightly different than how it had played out in Rainbow’s mind. She’d anticipated that Applejack would give up immediately, and she would secure the win and the bragging rights as the most daring pony. Instead, she’d just sent her friend on a collision course with disaster.
Rainbow was about to speak up and take the dare back, but the words got stuck in the back of her throat. Applejack was marching forward at an alarming rate, and probably wouldn’t hear her in time. Aside from that, there wasn’t a doubt in Rainbow’s mind that what was about to happen would be hilarious. She swallowed her unspoken words, and took a few steps into eavesdropping range.
This ought to be good.
“Twilight, it’s nice to see you.” Rarity stopped walking, and gave her friend a smile. It was immediately returned.
“Hi, Rarity, it’s great to see you too. How have you been?”
“I’ve been wonderful, despite a less than satisfactory morning.” Rarity’s gaze drifted to a large cardboard box Twilight currently held in her grasp. “What’s that?”
Twilight shot a quick glance to the box and smiled. “Oh, these are the parts for my new telescope. It just came in today and I couldn’t be more happy about it.” She let out a giddy squeal.
Rarity tilted her head, slightly confused. “Why’s that?”
Twilight beamed. “Princess Luna told me she was planning on a massive meteor shower tonight! And thanks to this new telescope it will be the first one I’ll be able to really enjoy since… well, you know.”
“Ah, yes…” Rarity stopped right there, not wanting to open the can of worms that was the destroyed library. “Well, it sounds simply wonderful. I hope you have a good time.”
“Same here.” Before Twilight could say any more, the sound of hooves stomping on the dirt interrupted her. The two of them turned to see Applejack forcing herself to walk over to them. Her legs were stiff and tentative with each step, sweat clung to her face, made more prominent against her beet red cheeks.
Rarity cocked her head, confused. Applejack slowed down as she approached, likely intending to talk to them. Instead, she should be in the middle of some sort of absurd dare; at least, that was what Rarity and Rainbow Dash had agreed on. Shifting her gaze slightly, she caught sight of a rainbow colored mane, and the pony it belonged to. What are you up to, Dash?
"H-h-h..." Applejack cleared her throat. "Hi, Twilight. Rarity." She gave a curt nod.
"Hello."
"Hey, Applejack. How are you?"
Applejack forced a smile. "A-Ah'm good. Sweatin' like a pig, but Ah'm g-good."
Twilight and Rarity's eyebrows arched simultaneously. Twilight spoke up first. "What?"
Applejack's eyes almost popped out of her head, likely just realizing her last sentence had been out loud. "Uh... N-no Ah mean... Ah'm fine..."
"All right." Twilight was more than happy with letting the subject drop. Rarity was less keen, and was making sure to take notice of everything Applejack was doing. Her forelegs quivered slightly, and her eyes would occasionally dart about, and seemed to have an exceptionally difficult time looking directly at Twilight.
This, accompanied by all the stuttering and blushing thus far, was helping Rarity form an interesting theory. A very interesting theory.
"Uh... Um..." Applejack was attempting to say something else, but the words were caught in her throat. Distantly Rarity swore she heard a snicker from Rainbow Dash.
"What's the matter?" Twilight tilted her head, concerned.
"Twi, please forgive me," Applejack whispered.
"Forgive you? For wha–" Twilight found herself cut off as Applejack grabbed her by the cheeks. She barely had time to squeak in surprise before Applejack pressed their lips together.
For a second, they all froze; as if time was standing still. Then things began happening.
The magic keeping Twilight's package afloat was snuffed out abruptly, sending it falling to the ground. Applejack deepened the kiss, likely trying to get as much out it as possible. Twilight's irises became pinpricks. Most noticeably, however, was the wild, rancorous laughter that erupted from Rainbow Dash.
Rarity's eyes widened in surprise. As the scene before her played out, she only had one thought. Theory confirmed... I suppose.
The kiss persisted for several more seconds; Applejack doing most of the work. Twilight was frozen in limp shock, unable to do anything except let the kiss happen.
Finally, Applejack pulled away, her face more red than orange. "Fer that," she answered.
Twilight didn't respond. She couldn't respond. She was as unmoving as a stone, face frozen in mid-kiss.
"Uh... Twi?" Applejack blinked, looking slightly concerned. Rarity got over her own surprise just in time to notice Twilight's paralysis.
"Twilight? Darling?" Rarity waved a hoof in front of Twilight face, only to get no reaction. "I think she's unconscious."
"Great, just great," Applejack lamented. "Ah screwed up her brain or somethin', didn't Ah?"
Rarity tapped Twilight on the forehead to no avail. "No, no, I'm sure it's nothing quite like that. But she does appeared to be a little more than shocked at what just happened."
Applejack bit her lip in shame, and pushed her hat over her eyes. “Ah… Ah’m sorry, Twilight.”
Before Rarity could blink, Applejack whirled around and ran. She rockted passed Rainbow Dash, who was rolling on the ground in laughter. Rarity watched as Applejack ran from the park and disappeared in town.
Rarity turned back to the still frozen Twilight. A steady rise and fall of her chest let Rarity know her friend was still breathing, but she still wasn’t too sure about consciousness. Giving her a little nudge, Rarity said, “Twilight. Snap out of it, darling.”
A second, harder nudge finally did the trick. Twilight blinked, and touched her lips with her hoof. “A-Applejack?”
“Twilight, I don’t–”
“Applejack!” Twilight’s wings flared out. She began running forward, and flapping. In a few seconds she was in the air, flying in the same direction Applejack had run off. Rarity noticed in Twilight’s hurry, she had left her new telescope.
The park was quiet now, save the howling of Rainbow Dash. Rarity thought for a moment, and then realized what must have happened. Her horn sparked to life and she grabbed the package with her telekinesis before going over to have a talk with her.
When she arrived, Rainbow Dash was still doubled over. Her breaths were short from laughing so much, but she at least seemed to be slowing down. She inhaled deeply, and stood up while grinning from ear to ear. “Did you see that? She actually did it! Priceless!”
“How could I not see it? I was right there!”
“I know, I know. So did you enjoy the front row view? Oh man, the look on her face must’ve been–”
“Rainbow Dash, are you mad?”
She blinked. “Uh, no. I’m actually pretty happy. Didn’t you see all the laughing?”
Rarity groaned. “I mean, what were you thinking?”
“What? You wanted AJ to pay a little bit, and so did I. I figured forcing her to kiss her crush would be hilarious and satisfying.”
“Well it– Wait a moment.” Rarity narrowed her eyes. “You knew that Applejack was infatuated with Twilight, and you still insisted on that dare?”
“Well, I didn’t know. I suspected. I guess you could say I was eighty percent sure about it. Good thing I was right though, it wouldn’t have been nearly as funny if–”
“I cannot believe you!” Rarity interrupted. Rainbow took a step back from the force of her voice. “Do you have even the faintest inkling of what you’ve done to poor Applejack?”
Rainbow lowered her brow and opened her mouth slightly, thinking. “What are you talking about? I thought it would be funny.”
Rarity sighed and shook her head. “Clearly you’ve never had a crush before.”
“Hey, come on, I didn’t think she’d actually do it! I figured she’d give up on the spot and I’d have gloating rights for eternity.”
“Really?” Rarity asked, astonished. “You thought Applejack, stubborn-as-a-mule Applejack, would just give up when issued a challenge?”
Rainbow rubbed the back of her head with her hoof. “Well uh… that was how it turned out it my head, yes.”
“Rainbow Dash, my front row view, as you so aptly called it, let me witness Applejack’s heart breaking!”
“What?”
“Do you have any idea how hurt she was when that kiss ended? And it’s not as if Twilight’s reaction helped any.”
“All right, I get it. I should have been twenty percent sure-er about AJ’s crush before I did something like that.”
“How about instead of something like that?” Rarity sighed. “Celestia, Rainbow, do you ever stop and think before speaking?”
“Not really, no.” Rainbow Dash cringed slightly.
Rarity groaned. “We have to fix this.”
“What? How?” Rainbow seemed to finally understand the severity of the situation. At least a little bit. “I mean, AJ we could probably track down, but I doubt she'll be willing to take any help from me.”
“And who even knows what could possibly be running through Twilight’s mind right now.” Rarity thought for a moment. “We should go find Applejack first. Whether she wants help or not, I intend to give her some, even if it's just emotional support. Do you have any idea where she might be?”
“Hmm…” Rainbow concentrated. “I think so.”
“Then we haven’t a moment to lose. Hurry, we need to find her before Twilight, otherwise we’ll have an even worse mess on our hooves.”
Nodding, Dash turned and started trotting. "Ok, follow me."
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Is good - I like
This'll get interesting.
A stellar start to a much-anticipated sequel. Tagline for this story: Rainbow gets her Comeuppance.
I think I know what's going to happen but I'll keep it to myself for the time being
DAhahahahaha AHAHAHAHAHH AHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAH!!! *Thunderbolts in the background* YES! YES!! YES!!!
5710109 In reference to that last bit about Rainbow, she wasn't.
Well, she just 'helped' her make the first move.
Sure, it was a bit awkward, but she made the TwiJack real none less.
And for that, she deserves all our gratitude. We should erect a statue in her honor for starting what will obviously become a beautiful relationship !
...Or you know, a simple thank you would do !
pupils?
I still wonder what Applejack will dare Rainbow to do.
Am I the only one who thinks Twilight will find AJ first, confess matching feelings, followed by a deep make out session, mentions of the dares...and then followed by Twilight and AJ trolling Dash and Rarity as they try to 'help fix things'?
Cause I think that would be hilarious!
5709964 Your comment is irrelevant.
-Sanity is overrated
5710260 Surprised to get a response at all.
Meh, I just had to comment that for IDK reasons.
Great job. I'm interested to see how this will turn out for AJ.
I think I am speaking for a least 1/6 of bronies everywhere when I say, I would kiss her.
5710279 Think we could get together and figure out a way to get Dash an actually working brain?
This fic seems like, massive downscaling on the roads to a relationship. xD
First is, "I'd do her" which is pretty much the farthest you can go
"I'd Kiss her" is a step backwards
so what's next? "I'd hug her" or "I'd snuggle her" or something? :P
Good thing Spike's at the Crystal Empire or seeing this will raise a lot of questions.
OMG, I was waiting for it! And it looks like it's gonna be even better than I'd do her
If it's even possible!
I love your characterization. It's almost like watching new episode, characters just feel so right.
Poor Applejack...
Well, that was amusing as hell. Now to see how the chaos unfolds and if Rarity and Rainbow wind up together at the end of this as well as AJ and Twilight (because we all know that ship is going to happen one way or another at this point).
5710324 Her brain works great, the problem is that she doesn't use it when she really should.
5710258 i really want to see this now.
Also...
I was not ready... for such a feels trip...
to be honest, this could have just been the next chapter in the previous story, but whatever, it was still hilarious
5709964
...pretty sure people get banned for that...
5710519 Get banned for what? Commenting?
5710424 Well put.
5710462 I believe 5710424 said it far better than I ever could have.
5710248 dare her to get to third base with Rarity? Spend a whole day with Pinkie's personality? Spend a night in AJ's sex dun-- I mean, scary apple cellar that is totally an apple cellar and nothing else?
5710734
"Ah dare ya ta watch me and Twilight drink all the apple cider Ah have stashed in mah cellar."
Rainbow would die.
Edit: besides, how could she prove that she got to third base with Rares? Rarity wouldn't let her kiss and tell...
5710552
firsting the act of saying first like an irritating little rascal that knighty and most authors hate
tempted to say fisting, but I'm a bit more classier than that5710768 Well it's not against the rules and I don't mean to piss anyone off. I just do it for the meme some times.
5710772
that's why I posed it as a question I know it used to be bannable, not sure if it is, can someone clarify this for me?
(I bet someone will, people here are awesome like that)
5710692 Thanks!
5710787 Well, I've done it for a long time now, mods even seen me do it.
Not to mention Regidar does it every once in awhile.
Either way, I have a right to freely speak what I want to, I just can't attack other users or anything like that.
5710787 Just checked the rules.
It's apparently frowned upon but not a bannable offense.
5710819
5710787 Just came to read, found this little argument
Oh yeah, story was good and I hope for a speedy update.
5710872 Yeah, I lost my shit in this story as I did in the last as well.
5710878 You did?
N-not that I care.
Quietly goes to check prequel
5710884 LOL YOU NEED TO READ THE PREQUEL TO UNDERSTAND THIS AT ALL, I SWEAR IF YOU HAVEN'T THE PREQUEL WILL MAKE YOU LOSE YOUR SHIT
5710894 AH PLZ DON'T KILL ME I READ IT I READ IT
5710908 DO ET NAO 4 YER OWN SANITEE
As alway's the element of jerkiness is a jerk...
Also twijack
5710914 I DID DON'T KILL MEEEEEE
Oh sure, AJ dares RD to do something embarrassing and it's fine, but when it's the other way around everone's get's all uppity!
5710333 Yeah, I was thinking about that.
Applejack dares Rainbow Dash to sleep with Rarity in a one-night stand, basically sucker punching their friendship in the foundations.
Rainbow Dash dares Applejack to kiss Twilight--sure, she has the crush, but a kiss is a lot less relationship-risky than sex (and finding out it was over a dare less wrath-inducing).
Still, while Applejack's ordeal is more emotionally involved than Rainbow Dash's (at least until the post-revelation-it-was-just-a-dare comes out (although Rarity's foreknowledge thankfully prevented that in I'd Do Her)), but when it comes down to it she decided her crush (the emotion, not the pony) wasn't as important as her pride.
Just a li'l awkward indeed...
Oh Dash, when are ya gonna learn? Romance initiation is a torment for the emotionally invested. (Also, what is it with it getting started by dares or tricks? At least AJ was straight-up about it. And she actually went through with it.)
Holy cow, you actually made it. I wasn't sure if you were going to make a sequel, but you did it.
Okay. I'm following this now. You have intrigued me.
Insta-favorite, I've been waiting to see this for a while :D.
Rainbow do you know what it's like to have a crush?
Oh dear, My precious scales?
folds his arms and looks ( look out 4th wall )
Well duh, Look at Spike while your talkin
That new telescope is busted now from getting dropped on the ground, isn't it?
Yusss!!!! I LOVED "I'd Do Her" and I'm SO PSYCHED that a sequel came out!!!!!
5710319
Well, even less than 1/6 because at least half of the fandom aren't attracted to ponies from the show. XD
As for me, I would kiss her, too...
I actually love both Twilight and Rarity, so I would kiss them both XD
5710333 And thus you have stumbled upon the author's future title for when he does one based on Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie...and frankly it works cause we all know how shy flutters is. She might...well break if someone was to attempt to kiss her or do her, be oh so adorable but I think Pinkie would feel rather bad little flutter butters suffered a BSoD moment.
Oh and in regards to Twilight's reaction to the kiss...
Twilight.exe stopped functioning....rebooting......rebooting....rebooting....rebooting...
BUWAHAHAHAHA!!! Oh sweet corn yes... I can't wait for more!