While a stressful headache a lot of the time, being the ruling princess of Equestria does have some perks. One of those being, if Twilight Sparkle wants to celebrate her birthday by inviting all of her friends, she can do so, even if "all" includes those living in a whole alternate reality. Sure, some work will need to be done to make sure that everyone knows who's actually a pony and who's a temporarily-transformed human, and a few of her other friends will need to be informed that the mirror portal exists shortly before being sworn to secrecy about it, but she can make it work.
Agreeing to come to a party in the magic horse dimension had been a no-brainer for Rainbow Dash, and she's ready to party hard, hopefully while having a opportunity to test these wings out in the process, but when she arrives, she notices someone.
Applejack. The other Applejack. On the arm--foreleg?--of the last person she expected.
It turns out there's somebody else at the party experiencing the same shock. Or rather, somepony.
Maybe together they can figure out how they feel about it.
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Many watchers of EQG have observed that Applejack and Rarity’s behavior towards each other doesn’t come across as platonic. When the show was over multiple members of the staff admitted that they wrote the pair as girlfriends and it was Hasbro that wouldn’t let them give more than hints to the relationship. In the finale of FIM Applejack and Rainbow Dash are blatantly portrayed as an old married couple. To my knowledge no fanfic until now has ever explored these two things together.
It seemed to me that comparing and contrasting these two "canon," ships would be fertile ground for stories. Fertile enough to support multiple genres.
Previously I comissioned MrNumbers who provided a dryer take. Now SilverNotes is providing a bit more grounded story on the concept. They did an excellent job if I say so myself.
I actually like the fact you didn't make Human Dash and Pony Rarity hook up, even having them be a different sexuality than their counter parts. Lots of people forget respecting everyone's sexuality includes heterosexuals and questioning your sexuality doesn't always result in changing it.
Incredible stuff, and a delightful counterpart to MrNumbers's take on the concept. Great interplay both between the central figures and among those in background. I'm a huge sucker for the worlds interacting and this was a great example of the sort of thing I like to see from such stories. A big thanks to 11746629 for commissioning this and to you for knocking the prompt out of the park.
That said, there is a bitter irony that Dash got beaten to the punch by one of her recolors. Still, thank you for a most enjoyable story.
Came here from this being added to A Most Delightful Ponidox, and a delightful it is!
What a great Story 😁
Oh this was very pleasant
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It seems to me that to finish things off would be to have a story with Rarity as the viewpoint character. The challenge is finding the right author.
Capper x Rarity OH YEAH I'M NOT ALONE! 🎊
Ok maybe not so much my thing, but hey it IS another universe so anything is possible.
This story isn't usually something I would read bc I don't usually do Rarijack or Appledash shippings, but I was curious about the mirror doubles meeting each other, so even as someone who isn't into these things, great story
Multiverses are more-or-less a staple of pop culture at this point (MLP was ahead of the curve in hindsight), but this right here is one of the least exploded and yet most interesting (in my opinion) implications of the concept: how would someone react to finding a version of themselves who’s life has gone down a different trajectory.
That was a good story.
Just another heads up the last of the "thematic trilogy," has been posted by MagnetBolt The Horror Of Knife Edge Makeout Point
This reminds me of one of my own things for Applejack and so on (whenever I get back into writing): My headcanon is Applejack is demisexual, and that AJ's lack of romance in her life comes from her prioritizing work and not getting too close to people/ponies, at least to let her guard down emotionally. After all, AJ tends to keep her cards close to her chest and can be stubborn when it comes to this.
I figure EQG AJ is the same way and that was why her and EQG Rarity would eventually break up. Rarity being... well Rarity would likely desire alot of emotional intimacy and closeness with her partner, something that AJ wouldn't be the best at. My guess is that without something that would push AJ out of her comfort zone, the relationship with her and Rarity would stagnate and Rarity may end up moving on. The two still friends, but yeah.
Would also explain how pony AJ and Rainbow Dash could get together. Both are not the best when dealing with 'mushy' emotions, but because they share that with one another, it'd make certain aspects alot easier. They wouldn't pressure the other, but they'd end up tumbling into a relationship by accident. They'd get that they're both awkward messes when it comes to these sort of vulnerabilities, but that shared commonality would be something to bond over.
Very fascinating piece right here with your work and wondering on these folk who are another you.
This was pleasant and sweet, all the more-so for the sense of wistful regret that they refuse to let hold them back. A fun and very unique pairing.
That was great untill I saw the last text. rainbow dash going after bulk WHAT no