The Gift of Peace

The Apple Family farm is not always a quiet place. Among the animals, Applejack’s siblings can often be a nuisance, especially when they bicker. Realizing this, Sunset wants to help Applejack get away from everything for a couple hours. The only problem is that Applejack doesn’t want to be alone…

Hello, everyone! This short and sweet story is written for Nines for Jinglemas 2023! While I normally ship Sunset with Adagio Dazzle, this story was a neat alternative and I had a pleasant time writing it! I hope you all have a Merry Christmas!

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Nines #1 · Dec 25th, 2023 · 2 · ·

Woo hoo! That was super sweet. They are just so cute together.

Usually, that entails a session of rewatching her favorite Die Hard movies for the fourteenth time with a bowl of random candy.

The first Die Hard is a legit Christmas movie, I will say this until the day I die. I like that your interpretation of Sunset would have her doing this, I feel like it totally fits.

Thank you very much for this gift! I hope you're having a great holiday season!

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ScisetShimmerEvan #2 · Dec 26th, 2023 · 2 · ·

She doesn’t exactly have that problem. Or blessing as it may be…

Not to mention the only family she has 'on earth' is her friends and pet gecko Ray.

Ringing the doorbell again, Sunset tries her best to ignore all the talking and music coming from inside. She is never one to back down from meeting others, but at times, she needs to recharge her social battery. Usually, that entails a session of rewatching her favorite Die Hard movies for the fourteenth time with a bowl of random candy. Sunset cringes slightly at the thought, realizing just how sad that sounds in her head.

Sounds like me as I often need to do myself when at events or gatherings. Except when it comes to favorite Christmas films, I'd rather talk about The Polar Express as that happens to be my favorite one. Used to be my favorite Tom Hanks film to but that changed after seeing the movie he starred back in 2019.

“It’s a complete madhouse as usual, Sunset. Close to fifty of my family members came here to spend Christmas with each other, but… I don’t know.” Applejack shakes her head, bringing her hand to her brow. “I’m always in charge of things like this, but it feels like they never listen to me. Maybe because I’m nagging.” The normally stoic cowgirl now looks slightly defeated, but she tries to wipe the look off of her face. “Sorry for inviting ya to such a circus. If you want to go back home, I completely understand.”

Sounds stressful alright.

Her admiration turns to an anxious feeling as she realizes it’s her turn to Applejack her gift. Worry starts to swirl in Sunset’s mind, but she tries to assure herself that Applejack will enjoy the gift. Pulling out a small picture frame from her pocket, she hesitates for a moment, looking at Applejack.

turn to give Applejack her gift.*

Throwing all doubt out to the wind, Sunset can’t help but find herself choking up on how happy she feels. In this little room, it feels ten times as comfortable here than it does anywhere else on Earth. Confident from the requited feelings of affection, Sunset smiles before bringing herself closer, kissing the one who caught her heart. Despite how cold it is outside at this time of year, the warmth of their embrace can keep them content for the rest of their lives.

A perfect ending indeed.