Applejack is gone and she misses her. She misses the way things used to be. What does a pony do when there is nothing left for her? Fate can be a pleasant coincidence or it can be a cruel burden. As she ponders over the world around her, she takes one final moment to remember what she had... who she used to be. She is not that mare any longer. She is simply ready to go.

(A/N: This story was not planned. It was the result of me listening to some sad violin music. So I thought about the premise, chose my main character, opened up a text doc, and just started writing what came to mind.)

The Crystal Empire has existed for so long. So long has it seen bright and glorious days. Then the shadow came and cast it's vile hold over the crystal ponies. No longer was there joy. No longer was there laughter. No longer was there hope. In Glint's dream there is a great emptiness. Will help come from the nothingness? Or is the nothingness merely a symbol of all his life will ever know?

(A/N: The picture is taken from the show. So I guess the credit goes to the MLP staff :P)

Applejack meets a pony she used to know. Conflict arises with her friends, Equestria, and herself. The farm pony must choose between the past and present in a struggle that could lead to Equestria's demise. But will it really be so bad if she's happy?

Author's Note: The picture is not mine. OK, so this is my first fanfic ever. This idea got into my head and wouldn't go away until I put it into my computer. I was thinking of just doing a one-shot, but now it doesn't look that way. Anyway, there is a 'other' pony tag as you can see. Well, I didn't want to tag the actual pony because I want it to be a surprise. But not so much of a surprise that it startles. I have no idea how often I will update, but if there is interest I will certainly try and do it as quick as I can.

Category Note: I did choose Dark, but don't be afraid. I plan on there being just a pinch of violence later on, but trust me, it'll be pretty low-key violence. I might add Adventure later on, if I'm able to do that at all, if I feel like the story needs an epic outing. We'll see, I'm the author. I can make the ponies do what I want!