Rarity and Applejack had thought Trenderhoof was over with and their relationship was saved. SIKE. Their relationship was crumbling slowly even though the mares loved each other, they couldn't be together. Rarity would lose her reputation and her business and Applejack would be shunned by her family. They finally decided that it was time to split sadly for the sake of their careers when Trenderhoof comes asking for Applejack's hoof in marriage. 3 years after moving to Canterlot on their honeymoon, they stumble into Rarity's shop, and that's where our story begins.