The Vows That Seal the Deals

With Ground Dasher officially a new resident of Sweet Apple Acres, life around the farm made things go a whole lot more smoother, and made him a whole lot more happier. He felt like Sweet Apple Acres was like how he lived his life with his dad out in the ranch, and of course, it was a lot more relaxing since he got to work with his special somepony, who was bucking apple trees. With her beautiful blonde mane, sparkling emerald eyes, and that light orange fur which makes her look like a pony goddess in his eyes.

One day, while Ground Dasher was out in the farm, feeding the pigs, he noticed Applejack avoiding eye contact with him, almost like she was too embarrassed about something. He didn't know what was up, so he was going to ask her what was up later on after he got done with his chores around the farm.

Ground Dasher had started bucking apple trees on the south side of the farm, but he didn't put his usual full strength into it, since last time he bucked some apples out of the tree that just weren't ready for harvesting. He kept doing this while he saw his good ol' friend, Big Macintosh approaching him on his right side. From the look on the red stallion's face, Ground Dasher figured he might have something to say to him, even though he wasn't much of a talker. But he was pretty wise, despite that.

"You need something, bud?" Ground Dasher asked.

"Eeyup." Big Mac replied.

"Is there something wrong?"

"Nnope."

"Well, either way, I'm listening. What did you need to tell me?"

Big Macintosh paused for a moment and then approached Ground Dasher a bit closer.

"Ever since ya moved in with us, ya made our lives a whole lot more happier. Anytime we needed ya to wake up a bit early for whatever reason, ya showed respect and devotion. If Granny Smith was ever in pain, or was sick beyond our control, you were there. I've also noticed how much happier AJ's been feelin' when she's around you. She really loves you." Big Mac explains.

"It means a lot coming from you, big guy. So, is there another reason why you wanted to talk to me?"

"Eeyup. I'm sayin' if you ever plan to marry ma lil' sister, I think I speak for mah entire family that you'd make a great husband. You've always got a good head on yer shoulders."

"Thanks, Big Mac."

"Eeyup." Big Mac then headed back to get to work on plowing the fields so that he could plant the vegetables. Meanwhile, Ground Dasher continued to buck apple trees at a faster pace in order finish the job before the day was done.

It was nearly sundown and Ground Dasher had finally gotten his chores done, along with the others. He and the others headed inside the house to get themselves cleaned up for dinner. Applejack got cleaned up in the bathroom first, then Apple Bloom, then Big Mac, then lastly, it was Ground Dasher who freshened up. Everypony went downstairs towards the dining room table to see some sizzling hay bacon, along with some apple fritters and a large bowl of salad, big enough to feed the entire family.

"Thank you Granny Smith." They all say in unison.

"Oh, yer welcome, dearies. Now go on an' help yerselves." Granny Smith replied.

They all started enjoying their meals, of course, Ground Dasher made sure to control his eating habits, since he was now living in somepony else's home and he didn't want to be selfish by guzzling down all the food. So he ate at a regular pace. Ground Dasher looked over at Applejack, who was sitting straight across from him. She immediately blushed and looked down at her plate, still eating. Big Mac and the others were able to pick up on what AJ was hiding, except for Ground Dasher, which made Apple Bloom snicker.

"What's so funny." Ground Dasher asks.

"Oh, nuthin'." Apple Bloom replied, looking away from Ground Dasher and up on the ceiling with a cute smile.

Dinner was finally finished and of course, Ground Dasher decided to wash all the dishes so that Granny Smith could take a break since she recently had to visit the hospital last week.

"Ya know deary, I think Ah finally understand why Applejack likes ya." Granny Smith says, before slowly ascending the stairs to her room, disappearing out of Ground Dasher's sight.

Ground Dasher finally finished washing all the dishes and walked upstairs towards the guest room where he usually slept. He opens the door only to have his eyes fling wide open when he sees a familiar mare with light orange fur, and blonde mane, only she wasn't wearing her signature cowgirl hat. Her eyes looked towards Ground Dasher while she was still blushing.

"AJ, what brings you in here?" Ground Dasher asks.

"Well...I wanted to talk to ya fer a bit. Are you alright with that, or should it wait 'til mornin'?" Applejack asked.

"Well, I could spare a few minutes of chatting, what did ya need?"

"Do ya know why everypony at the dinner table was gettin' all giggle-fitted?"

"No, why?"

"They were tryin' not to mention how Ah started thinkin' about...g-gettin'...." Applejack pauses, blushing rose red.

"Getting what?"

"Gettin' hitched...with you." Applejack replies. After hearing this, Ground Dasher soon grew a warm smile and walked over to Applejack, who was still on his bed. He leaned in and hugged her.

"If that's what you were thinking...then why didn't you say so in the first place?" Ground asks in a soft and calm tone.

"'cause Ah wasn't sure if ya had those type of feelings fer me." AJ says, looking down on the bed covers. She then felt Ground's hoof under her chin as he lifted her head up to see his smile still.

"Now why would I not have those feelings for you? You should understand that I love you, and that will never change." Ground Dasher then reaches under his bed and pulled out a jewelry box, kneeled in front of AJ and opened it in front of her, revealing a gold hoof band that had her cutie mark on it. "Besides, I've been wanting to ask you to be my bride for quite some time."

"COME HERE YOU!!!" AJ shouted, pulling Ground Dasher in for a long and passionate kiss and having a little tongue wrestle. 'To think that he only thought of me as just a marefriend, now Ah'm finally gonna have a husband! Ah feel so happy!' She said in her thoughts.

'I'm never gonna get tired of her doing this. I'm glad I saved up enough bits for that thing, thos suckers are expensive.' Ground Dasher thought to himself while he was still locked in a game of tongue wrestle with AJ.

Soon they broke apart, gasping for air. Ground Dasher then proceeded to put the band onto her right hoof and gazed into her eyes with a lot of love and compassion.

"Ah love you, Ground Dasher, now and ferever." Applejack says, hugging Ground Dasher

"I love you, too, AJ and I always will. Now and forever." Ground replies, holding her tight.