Epilogue
A lot can happen in two weeks. Sometimes a life changing event, like a new job, a boatload of cash, getting married, or buying a new house.
The biggest thing that happened to Matt and Applejack happened before those two weeks began.
Applejack had given birth to a little filly named Clementine, a cute earth pony whom Applejack had dreamt about a long time ago before it was to be born. It was a long road for the two parents; one that had its ups and downs, and after a scary couple of hours after the foal was born, Applejack is now better and healthier than ever.
Their friends couldn’t wait to see the foal with their own eyes, and once they finally got a look at little Clementine, they were head over hooves for it. Even Cadance and Shining Armor, who had their own foal that very same day, couldn’t help but be won over by Clementine.
Of course, they think their son, Dawning Shield, is a much cuter foal.
And so, after Matt and Applejack left the hospital with their newborn filly, the two week period started, and while nothing particularly exciting happened to the happy parents, aside from taking care of Clementine, a few interesting things happened to everypony else.
Matt’s parents have taken it upon themselves to visit Equestria more often now, as Matt told them that he wouldn’t be able to visit their world for a while, due to taking care of Clementine, and starting his job at Sweet Apple Acres again. They would show up every weekend to visit Matt and Applejack, and spend the weekend caring for Clementine, and going out to parks to relax. His parents have also decided to take up foalsitting, should Matt and Applejack choose to go out to dinner or see a movie.
If they aren’t around, Pinkie Pie volunteered as well.
Trixie has chosen to no longer pursue Shining Armor and Cadance, out of respect for their newfound parenthood. However, they have agreed to remain friends. Trixie went back Applewood to attend the premiere of her feature debut, Transformares 4. She shocked the world of Applewood, when the press found that she didn’t attend the premiere alone, but brought an unexpected guest with her…Princess Luna, stunning all with her fashionable attire, made by none other by Rarity herself.
After that night, they became the talk of the town, and all of Equestria, with many rumors abound that they were in a romantic relationship and are considering marriage.
While they have confirmed to be seeing each other, they haven’t agreed to get hitched…yet.
The Cutie Mark Crusaders still live up to their namesake, but they are getting increasingly more frustrated with every attempt. Applebloom does have a good feeling that they will get their cutie marks…eventually.
Twilight Sparkle and Big Macintosh, setting a date for their wedding, are now working with Pinkie Pie once again to stage a reception that fits a princess such as herself, with the more charmingly rustic nature of Big Mac. The challenge is big for the member of the Pie family, but she vows to make it work, and only wishes that they don’t call off the reception like they did last time, when Twilight became a princess.
Queen Chrysalis and Princess Celestia have officially announced their courtship, much to the relief of everypony that knew them, as their fondness for each other was, in their opinion, the worst kept secret in Equestria.
Rarity is still very much getting attention from her peers, with Donut Joe continuing to be a supportive coltfriend to her. Many wondered why he hadn’t popped the question yet, as from the look on his face, he desperately wants to. Matt took him aside one day to ask, but he told him that he was waiting for the perfect moment to do so.
Two days later, Rarity asked him to move in with her. He said yes. Close enough.
As for Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy, they’re still together. Nothing entirely interesting happened in the two weeks following Clementine’s birth. There was that one time where the two encountered a Cerberus in the Everfree Forest and brought it back to Tartarus, thanks to Rainbow Dash’s toughness, and Fluttershy’s stare, but they don’t make a big deal out of it.
Actually, Rainbow Dash does.
Night has fallen on the house of Applejack and Matt, after a delicious meal and a couple of hours at the television, watching films that they enjoy, but are also appropriate for Clementine as well.
Applejack is in the bedroom, while Matt cradles Clementine in his arms, trying to gently rock her to sleep. Like she did back at the hospital, all she does is stare at him with curiosity. Matt isn’t bothered by such a sight, even after spending two weeks staring at this particular facial expression.
“It’s time to go to sleep, Clem.” Matt says, brushing a thumb against her cheek. Clementine gets a glance at the thumb, nipping at it in an attempt to trap it in her mouth like she did his finger back at the hospital. “Hey.” Matt chuckles, “No biting…even though you don’t have any teeth.”
Clementine coos, as Matt’s thumb inches closer to her. She nips at it again, and he pulls back, much to her annoyance. She lets out a small cry of protest.
“Matt, are ya tormentin’ Clementine again?” Applejack calls out from the bedroom.
“She keeps biting at my thumb.”
“She ain’t bitin’. She just wants to suck on it, like yer finger at the hospital.”
“Is that what you want to do?” Matt asks Clementine, “You want to suck my thumb?” Clementine coos in response. “You don’t even understand a word of what I’m saying, do you?” No response. Clementine looks at the approaching thumb with interest. “Okay, fine. How could I say no to you?”
Matt brings his thumb close to Clementine’s mouth. Happily, she envelops it, and starts sucking on his thumb like a bottle. Matt chuckles at the spectacle, as she displays a smile on her face during the act.
“Don’t let this become a habit.” he says, “When I was young, I used to suck my thumb all the time. It helped me go to sleep. Unfortunately, I did it so much, that when my baby teeth fell out, the adult teeth came in a little messed up. In the end, I had to get braces.” He sees that Clementine isn’t listening to one word that he said, as her eyes get heavier with each suck of his thumb. “Looks like you and I have something in common.”
Clementine’s eyes soon completely close, and she stops sucking his thumb. Matt carefully removes his thumb from her mouth, listening to her quietly sleep. He sets her down in the crib, placing a blanket over her tiny body.
“Good night, Clem.” Matt says, leaning down and kissing her on the forehead.
Matt walks into the bedroom, where he finds that it is bereft of Applejack, despite hearing her voice coming from it earlier. He looks inside the bathroom to see if she is there. No Applejack. Confused, he takes one last look around the room before…
“AJ?” he calls out in a whisper.
“I’m in the closet.” her voice is heard from the closet next to Matt, startling him.
“Oh. Well, are you going to COME OUT of the closet any time soon?”
“Har har.” Applejack feigns a chuckle, realizing the joking implication. “Ah know your game, mister, and ah ain’t fallin’ for it.” Matt can hear her shuffle around a little in the closet space, as if putting something on. “Now, go lie down on the bed.”
“Lie down on the bed?” Matt wonders, glancing over at the bed, then looking back at the closet. “What are you doing in there? Are you putting on a murder outfit or something?”
“Why would ah wanna murder ya?” she asks in a thoroughly confused tone, “Ah ain’t gonna murder ya. Now get on the bed, and close your eyes.”
“Close my eyes, huh?” Matt smirks while climbing on the bed, “I just might like where this is going.” He lays flat on the bed, with eyes staring up at the ceiling, where the fan is spinning air on him. “Okay, I’m on the bed.”
“Are ya on yer back?”
“Yes.”
“Are yer eyes closed?”
“Hold on.” Matt puts a hand over his eyes. “Okay, they’re closed.”
“Are ya sure?”
“I’m pretty sure. I can’t see anything, my hands are over them, and none of my fingers are parted so I can see through the cracks. I am officially blind for the moment.”
“Okay…I’ll take your word for it.” she says with hesitance.
Matt wait for a couple moments, when he hears the closet door opening up slowly, before being closed shut. He hears her hooves press on the carpeted floor below, getting closer and closer to him with each step. He can’t explain it, but the tension and quiet is making his heart race a mile a minute, as thoughts of what is behind his hand make their way through his mind.
With a brief sound of her getting on the bed, he feels a sudden pressure below the wait, as if something, or in this case somepony, is straddling him. A smile quickly graces itself on his face.
“I like where this is going.” he chuckles.
“Okay. Ya can open your eyes now.” she says.
Gradually, he removes the hand covering his eyes, revealing that his eyelids are closed. Carefully, with anticipation rising within him, he opens his eyes to see what Applejack has in store for him.
His vision blurs at first, but it soon becomes clear; he sees Applejack on top of him, wearing a devastatingly fetching ensemble of lingerie. His eyes widen, and his mouth goes agape in awe, as his hands make their way onto the waist of his beautiful wife, feeling the delicate but sensual fabric of her outfit.
“Ya like it?” Applejack asks, biting her lip at his touch.
“Like it? No…I don’t like it. I love it.”
“Good.” she giggles, bending down to meet him face to face. “I’m glad.” She then kisses his cheek.
“What’s the occasion?”
“Ah still feel kind of bad for forgettin’ our anniversary. So, ah wanna make it up to ya.”
“What? You still feel bad about that? It was so long ago.”
“Not to me. Wives aren’t supposed ta forget about things like that. Normally, the husband does.”
“Like I was going to forget. Trust me, my Dad forgot one time, and he’ll never hear the end of it.”
“That’s why ah said normally.” she chuckles.
“Where did you get this, anyway?”
“A little help from Cadance and Chrysalis. Cadance gave it to me on our foal shower.”
“And I didn’t notice when I went to get you those cupcakes? Looks like I need work on my sexy underwear senses.”
“And thank goodness for that too. Ah almost forgot about it until you were headed out the door. Then, ah panicked. “
“Why would you panic if I found out?”
“Because…” she kisses him on the neck, “Ah wanted it to be a surprise.” She kisses him on the cheek. “And judgin’ by the look on your face…” she kisses him on the lips, “Mah surprise worked perfectly.”
“You’re damn right it did.” he wraps his arms around her, feeling her back as her passionately kisses her. “You know this lingerie is coming off, right?”
“Ah figured.” she smirks, “But take it off slowly. Ah don’t want ya rippin’ it off.”
“Slowly…right.” he nods, removing a strap, exposing her shoulder. He kisses and nibbles on it, eliciting a soft moan from her mouth. “Slowly it is.”
“Is Clementine asleep?”
“Like a baby.” he replies.
“Good. Now…” she leans back up. Applejack slowly removes the other strap, letting the lingerie top drop down to her waist, allowing Matt to feel that tuft of fur on her chest, “We’re gonna make up some lost time.” she goes back down, resuming their romantic lip lock.
Later that night, well past midnight, Matt and Applejack lay on the bed, with the covers on the floor, leaving the two using only each other for warmth. Applejack is on top of him, covering his body with her own, as she breathes softly on his chest. His right hand rests on her back, instinctively caressing her spine in his sleep, while the other is plopped on the bed itself.
A faint noise is heard outside the bedroom; a cry…Clementine’s cry. Both parents are awakened by the foal’s sounds of sadness.
“Clementine’s crying.” Matt yawns.
“Ya want me to take care of her?” she asks, still half asleep.
“No. I got it. You stay here and rest.” He moves her over to her side of the bed, allowing him to get up.
“Are you sure?”
“Yeah.” He clothes himself with pajamas. “It’s not a problem.” He removes the blankets from the floor, covering Applejack’s waist. “I’ll be back in a bit.” He kisses her on the cheek, as she closes her eyes.
“Okay…” she trails off, going back to sleep.
Matt goes into Clementine’s room, where she continues to cry. Looking down, he sees the tears pouring out of her shut eyes, as her forelegs reach up for whoever is willing to grab her.
“Hey…hey…” he says gently, reaching in and picking her up. “It’s okay. Dad’s here.” Matt rocks her back and forth, hoping that it will get her to calm down.
Her crying subsides a little, though a few small whimpers are uttered here and there. She opens her eyes, staring at her consistently fascinating father. The look of sadness becomes one of curiosity, a look that he will probably never get tired of.
“There we go.” he smiles. Clementine coos, reaching a foreleg out to him. A hoof touches his cheek, as she prods at his flesh, like she’s investigating him. “Now, what’s gotten you in such a mood? Are you hurt?” he makes brief inspections for any wounds. There are none. “No injuries. What about your diaper? Did you make a mess in it?” he moves her up to face her diaper. Everything seems to be in order and not letting off an unmistakable odor.
“Seems alright.” he brings her down back into a cradling positing. “Are you hungry, Clem?” She makes another coo, like she’s answering his question. “Good answer. Okay, let’s go get you some milk.”
Matt carries her into the kitchen, using one arm to hold her, as she continues to push at his cheek. He opens the fridge, taking the milk out, and pours it into a foal bottle. Using what he learned from the foal books he read, he puts the bottle on the stove, lighting a very small flame, and allowing the bottle to be warmed up. After only a few seconds, he turns off the flame, picking up the bottle from the stove.
“Time for a heat test.” he says. He squeezes a small drop of milk from the bottle onto his arm. It’s warm; not too hot. “Okay, all good.” He smiles. “Enjoy, Clem.”
He puts the bottle to her lips. In an instant, she snaps at it, like it was his thumb. Matt chuckles as she drinks the milk with enthusiasm, loving the taste of the liquid dairy product.
“That good, huh?” he asks, and she doesn’t respond.
He carries her back to her room, watching as the milk in the bottle descends downwards, getting closer and closer to being completely empty. One he reaches her crib, the milk is all gone. Clementine, knowing that there’s nothing more to drink, lets out a groan of disappointment.
“Quite the appetite on you, huh?” he asks, putting the bottle down on a nearby table. “I was a like that at your age too; always hungry, and wanting sustenance. Sustenance means food, in case you wanted to know.” Seeing her stare at him indicates that she doesn’t. “I figured as much, but it’s always nice to learn at such a young age.”
He begins to put her back down in the crib. Suddenly, she cries out, stopping him. He brings her back up out of concern.
“What is it?” he asks her. “What’s wrong?”
She puts her forelegs out again, as if reaching for him. He brings her in closer and closer, until she is at his chest. She puts her tiny hooves on him, in an attempt to hug him, but her forelegs can’t even reach his sides. She places her cheek on his chest, resting against it, and her small whimpers stop, as he hears her drifting into dreamland.
Matt is caught off guard by her affection. Seeing her cheek pressed against his chest, like he’s a giant pillow, makes a smile creep onto his face, and then tears of happiness. Despite his strange appearance, unknown appendages where his hooves are supposed to be, and his habit of walking on two legs, Clementine truly does love him.
He gently embraces her, as he then brings her back down into the crib. He places a blanket over her torso, as she curls up into a cute little ball of fluff. He watches over her for a few moments, seeing if she would awaken again.
“One day, Clementine, I’m going to tell you a story. I’m going to tell you of the time I met five wonderful ponies, and one beautiful mare. I’m going to tell you how I came to know her, and how eventually, against everything I was taught, I fell in love with her. I’m going to tell you how I saved her life, and how she saved mine. I’m going to tell you the months that lead to your birth, and how even though we had our rough spots, we never fell out of love with each other.”
He watches as Clementine rustles a little bit, before finding a comfortable spot, falling asleep again. Matt leans down, kissing her on the cheek.
“Goodnight, Clementine.” Matt looks up at the ceiling, as if addressing someone that isn’t there. “Luna, if you’re not busy, make sure that Clem has some good dreams. Thanks.”
Matt turns to head back to his bedroom, but finds somepony standing in the doorway; Applejack, with a small smile on her face.
“AJ….” he quietly says.
“Ah would like to hear that story.” she tells him, beckoning him to her with a hoof.
“There’s no need to.” he goes over to her, picking her up in one fell swoop. “You lived that story.”
“One that’s still bein’ written, huh?”
“Yep.” He nods, walking into the bedroom. “A story that’s still being written…” he places her down on the bed, “…and will continue to be written…” he lies down next to her, “…until there is nothing left to tell.”
“How would we know when it’s over?”
“Normally, when a story has a definitive ending, we conclude with ‘And they lived happily ever after’.”
“That’s still a long ways to go, huh?”
“Maybe…” Matt smiles, placing a hand on her side, “But you and Clem will be there every step of the way, right?”
“You know that we will.” she leans in, kissing him on the lips. “Goodnight, Matt. Ah love you.”
“I love you too.” he embraces her, “Sweet dreams.”
They cuddle with one another, as they go to sleep. Seconds pass, and Applejack wakes up. She looks up at Matt.
“Hey, Matt?”
“Hmmm?” he questions, half asleep.
“Ah still want to hear that story.”
“Now?”
“Yeah. It’ll help me go to sleep.”
“Okay…” Matt opens his eyes, resting his chin on Applejack’s mane. “Once upon a time…”
“That’s a bit cliché, don’t ya think?”
“You know what?” Matt gets out of bed, walking to the cupboard. “This will be much better if I just read it to you.” He opens up the cupboard, revealing a series of drawers. He slides one open, revealing a large stack of papers.
It’s the letter that he wrote to Celestia.
“What’s that?” she asks.
“It’s that letter I wrote to Celestia, remember?”
“Ah don’t remember it bein’ so…lengthy.”
“That’s what…”
“Matt…” Applejack says sternly, stopping his juvenile joke.
“Sorry…” he clears his throat. He pulls up the first page. “You all set and comfortable?”
Applejack positions herself like a filly getting ready to hear a bedtime story. It’s a cute sight for Matt, causing him to put a hand on her cheek and caress it lovingly.
“I’m ready.” she says.
“Alright.” he looks over at the paper. “It’s a funny thing, life.” He reads, “No matter how hard you try, you cannot seem to shape your own destiny.” He looks over at Applejack with a smile, choosing to add in a few words that weren’t in the original text.
“And I wouldn’t have it any other way.”
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Awesome story bro
A good end to a good story.
HOLY shit those dislikes D: Loved the story btw. Appreciate the ending n stuff... Figured that may have been a hard one... Damnit Matt, now I'm thinkin' all child-like
. Will read everything elce you have...maybe a second time through >:D
They deserved that ending. *Squee*
I think you mean hands.
Good story.
That ending
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That means sequel right? I see no ‘And they lived happily ever after’ so that means this story keeps going and you keep writing... right?
Clem is so adorable
Should be "made by none other than Rarity herself."
Nice ending bro, I'm not even sad it's over, rather happy that it had a satisfying conclusion.
Oh gods, my heart...
One thing I have to say about this: SEQUEL PLEASE!
I'd love to see a story that focuses on Clementine
beautiful friend the ending hit my my feels hard
You my good sir, know how to write a good....no a beautiful story. Now to wait for the third and final chapter to this beautiful story. (at lest I think it will be the final story? For all I know this is the final story.)
Gotta love those happy endings!
Love this story...now to read it again!!
The feels of this story ending
Another wonderful story comes to a close.
Good work.
Good ending bro. Thanks for the good story!
Loves this story great job 5/5.
That ending Love the story
Fan art comming soon lawl
Love Love LOOOOOOVVVVVVEEEEEE!
Make a Sequel!!!
It's always a shame when another good written story from you ends. It would be much appreciated if you made a third story.
Keep up the amazing work mate!
Oh dear. Don't skip straight to the teen years if you write a follow up story, lead into it with the fillyhood part first, please
Truly amazing <3 He definitely hinted at a third story. I just know it will be amazing :) I'm excited to see more Welcome to the Mash though.
One word: SEQUEL!!!
SEQUEL PLEASE!
I WANNA READ MORE!
Y'all Calm your tits, i'm pretty sure max'll continue this with everyone behind him.
Omg this has to be the The best AJ x Human story I have ever read. Seriously my fucking favorite. The first one was amazing with adventure and enough drama and this one is just the perfect follow up. The way the characters are written and their own conflicts is just too good. Not only that but reading this was a roller coaster of d'awwws and tears. The way you ended both of them is just wow....you brought full closure with this ending and it brings a tear to my eye. Such a heartwarming scene leaves wanting for more but at the same rime feeling satisfied with the end.
the only nitpick i had with the story was the fact that cadence and maybe twilight being immortal. this raises more than a few questions regarding their relationship and future foal.
Anyways truly beautiful story. Thank you for writing this.
Wow this was, wow, I wow, incredible, such a nice ending, very romantic and stuff, I loved it, and I want more
friend was a story nothing short of fantastic compliments I got excited a lot, you're a great writer
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As I stayed up for the eight nights and days doing nothing but reading this, I started to instead of looking at words on a screen, I saw them. Everything was in front of my face as I was matt as I felt everything physically and mentally disappear as I was brought to matts body in Equus. The other day, I woke up in the hospital, to my surprise they told me I was in a coma for a very long time. They also told me that I didnt show signs of waking up. I told them about my experience and the doctor and my parents looked at me confused until I showed them this story. My mother is currently glued to her phone reading this book
Btw, if you were standing in front of me I would hug you and kiss your feet bowing down to you, begging for more. If you would please CONTINUE the story, I'm sure we all would be very pleased. In fact...I'm thinking of paying you to make a series. How's $180 sound per story?
No... I'm not shittin you, I'm being serious about the offer
And another thing to persuade you... you are talking to the voice actor of Big Macintosh for season four
Eeyup
If you should want to talk to me, my email is djgold10@windstream.net
4453309 There's no need to pay me.
I'm going to resume the saga after I'm done with another story.
At least indulge me in letting me pay you something!
4453544 The like, fave, and follow are more than enough for me.
Besides, I make too much money anyway.
In fact, would you like to know how much I make yearly? Being a voice actor and also publishing seven novels...
Btw, if you are capable, you should make this into an animated series on YouTube.
To answer the rhetorical question of how much I make, after doing the math I make about $398,000 yearly... $6,000 for being the substitute voice actor for approx. thirty episodes (27 to be exact but instead they rounded it up to thirty paying me $200per episode) and $392,000 for my seven novels($56,000 per novel yearly average)
So... As you can see, I have plenty to give away!
My offer still stands for you.
like your avatar depics, i am smoking. my room is nothing but a smoke cloud. the reason im smoking, you may ask? 1, i have four little siblings 2, i live in a neighborhood filled with gangsters and drug dealers and 3, the Arizonan summer heat is just unbarable. but there is no need for you to get worried, its an e-sigg; no odor, no nicotene, i promise (besides, im too young to purchase siggaretes yet anyway, and i wouldn't think about it in a lifetime!)
Please tell me you have another sequel? I think I might cry if there isn't...
And might I make a suggestion, MILKEY WAY the milk mare...
You should totally involve her in the next sequel if there is one
Love these stories!
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4614190 I'm glad.
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I wil not the reason I stopped reading this story is beacuse when he gets to the amazing climactic moments he just brushes them off and it just kills every thing he built up to to be honest this is te first time iv thought about this fic forgot it even existed.
4622675 It's not as harsh as you might think. Underneath some of the displeasure I caused, it taught me that if I were to attempt such a plot point, I would have to build up to it better, rather than a couple of throwaway lines and call it a day.
It worked out fine in the end, but it's also a very good learning experience for me as a writer.
great ending I love this story very much however if I could suggest something for this chapter, is it possible you add in burping the filly foal I know its just extra dialog but it just makes it a bit more realistic I know from school that you need to burp an infant after feeding it so it can relieve gas that the infant cant do him/herself.
The way they said that the story will continue made it sound like they are breaking the fourth wall. Clever.
They're on to you. Run!