For the Love of Harmony

Having talked and worked out their issue Twilight had conceded and apologized profusely to both Applejack and Rainbow Dash and given their relationship her blessing.  Even though her blessing meant nothing to them Applejack accepted it for the both of them.  Now a day later Twilight was running and experiment to find out why and how Applejack had bested her magic.

"Okay, so.  Two days ago Applejack and I got into a fight.  Sorry again Applejack," Twilight said with a warm smile and a nod before continuing, "what I observed was astounding and unrecorded in any history book," Twilight said as she started her meeting before her friends in the main room of the library, "I cast a hold spell and Applejack phased through it like it wasn't there.

After asking her to detail what happened, comparing it to my notes and after checking my readings I have to conclude that the elements are at the source of Applejack's ability to gain temporary immunity to my spells.  She and I will demonstrate.  Applejack, are you ready?"

Casting the immobilization spell on Applejack, Twilight raised her a few feet into the air where Applejack struggled as much as she could.  "Twi, it ain't working.  I'm trying but I can't make it happen."

"Well, maybe you have to get mad again."

"I wasn't mad, Ah was hurt and wanted to talk and you started blastin' at me."

"Oh, my.  I'm sure it was an accident, right?"  Fluttershy asked.

"Oh no, it was all Bokshoom and BLOOMP and WHOOSH and then WHAMAMAMAMAPOW!" Pinkie shouted throwing her limbs in every directions frantically before falling over.

"Pinkie, you saw what happened?"  Rarity asked.

"Yeah I was waiting in the book shelf to surprise Applejack for having a great date with Rainbow then they started fighting and I left before it got too bad."

"Pinkie, how did you get in, hide in a book shelf and leave during the fight?" Rarity asked then rolled her eyes.

"Easy," Pinkie said as every pony else groaned.  How does she do that? they thought in unison.

"Okay, well.  Can you get upset then?" Rarity questioned.

"I don't know, Ah was upset but it doesn't happen just cuz."

"Can you think of getting emotional?  Like imagine something that makes you mad."  Twilight suggested.  Thinking hard Applejack began to think of things that upset her.  Bucking a tree and no apples falling, Granny throwing away a perfectly good pie.  Applebloom not flushing the toilet.  Big Mac and Cherilee-" There was a light glow from Applejacks cutie mark the others noticed but it faded when she opened her eyes at the sound of Rarity gasping.

"Applejack, we were getting results, can you do whatever you were doing again, and this time no one will distract you," Twilight said, looking at Rarity.

Concentrating again Applejack began to imagine Granny throwing away a perfectly good pie.  Applebloom not flushing.  Scootaloo crashing into her while she was selling apples.  Twilight giggling while Rainbow kissed her."  Suddenly Applejacks cutie mark burst into light.  A glow in her chest began to brighten and she closed her eyes she saw the room was dark except for Rainbow Dash.  Sitting on the floor before her with a surprised look on her face.

Sugarplum?  What's wrong?  Applejack said in her mind.

Applejack?  Are you okay?  What's happening, are you hurt?  You look so pretty like that.

You think so?  I look pretty to you?

Yeah, you're glowing.

You're so sweet, Dashing.  I want to hold you in my forelegs so tight.  I don't ever want to let you go.  Ah understand that now.  Ah can see you.

I'm right here, of course you can see me.

I see your heart.  Ah feel your love and the warmth of you.  I smell the sweetness of your breath and the light in your eyes.

With that Applejack walked forward from the binding spell and went to Rainbow.  The only pony she could see in the blackness of the world around her.  Embracing each other the world suddenly became clear and Applejack opened her eyes and heard the voices of her friends around her.

"What in tarnation is goin on?  Y'all act like you haven't seen us hug before."

"Oh WOW!  That was so cool how you looked all glowie then walked in the air to Rainbow and hugged her and then POOF you were all normal again.  Can you show me how to do that?"  Pinkie said energetically.  Ignoring Pinkie Twilight began bombarding Applejack with questions.

"What did you feel, what made you upset, why did you go to Rainbow, how did you walk on air, did you feel any side effects then or now?"  Levitating a pen and paper to her she eagerly awaited Applejack's answer.

"I dunno," Applejack shrugged, "I thought of a lotta things and then," Applejack glared at Twilight, "What you did, then everything went black," Applejack turned to face Rainbow and smiled, "All I could see was the most beautiful mare I've ever seen.  I could hear her thoughts in my head and I just had to hold her."

"Awe, that's the sweetest thing I've ever heard," Rarity said with her bottom lip trembling, "I honestly never thought you two would ever be in love but now that you are it's such a perfect match."

"You mean all that stuff we said was telepathetic?  Well, yeah, I guess we're okay together," Rainbow said as she crossed her forelegs.  With a light kiss on the cheek from Applejack she began to blush.  The others giggled at Rainbows bashfulness while Twilights pen scribbled on the paper consistently.  "So, yeah.  I love AJ, what of it?"

"Rainbow, it's call telepathy and it's incredibly rare.  What you shared was astounding.  I have to make a note about this and I'd like to run some tests later."

"I, for one, am happy you're happy.  And I think you are very cute together.  Would you like a pet for your house?  Oh, where will you live?"  Fluttershy asked.

Rainbow and Applejack looked at each other for a moment.  "Well, I dunno, we haven't thought that far out yet.  It's only been a few days we've been dating and I have the farm and Rainbow has her cloud house.  Less'n Twi wants to cast that walking spell every day we ain't movin up there."

"Actually, AJ.  I'm not going to have the house anymore."

"What?  Why?" Rarity asked.

"Well its a perk from the weather corporation.  I don't work there anymore."  Every pony gasped in surprise.  Twilights pen stopped writing.

"Rainbow, you love cloud busting and your job is your life right behind joining the Wonderbolts.  What happened?"

"I got fired, then told my boss to rut himself, it was really cool."  Applejack and Twilight pressed their hooves to their heads.

"Sugarplum," Twilight gasped and looked surprised and took a step towards Applejack.  Turning to Twilight Applejack shook her head and Twilight moved back pouting.  "Sugarplum, if ya didn't have a job or place to live you shoulda told us earlier.  If ya need to ya can stay in our spare room at the farm."

"Really AJ?  Won't the rest of your family be upset?  Us moving in together after a week?" Rainbow chuckled.

"Well, we've been best friends for a couple years now so that helps.  We've saved the world.  That'll help.  We're in love.  That'll seal it.  We'll just stay in separate rooms, okay?"

"What about when you want to have sex?  Will you go to Rainbows room or Applejacks?" Pinkie blurted.  Everyone laughed except Applejack and Rainbow who became very embarrassed and looked at the floor.

"We'll discuss that later," Rainbow said making the ponies in the room giggle until the fell over.

"Well, here we are and here's yer room.  Get comfortable Dashing.  Dinner'll be in an hour and then we have some talkin with the family about the rules and what's goin' on."  Applejack said as she hugged Rainbow and gave her a kiss before leaving Rainbow to her new room.

Well, this is what it's like in an earth home.  No clouds, solid walls.  The smell of dirt and a normal bed and matress.  I guess it'll do for now.  I'll see if I can grab a couple clouds and line the walls and ceiling.

After unpacking and trying her best to get the room setup in a comfortable way the dinner bell sounded and Rainbow sighed.  Time to start my new life.

Dinner was as fresh and tasty as usual then after they all had cleaned up, Rainbow was reluctant but a look from Applejack convinced her otherwise, the retired to the living room.  Applebloom was laying on the floor next to Big Mac and nodded to Granny in her rocking new chair before returning to look at Applejack and Rainbow who were sitting on the couch.

"First off, Rainbow, if'n you're gonna live here ya gotta pull yer weight and do chores like everypony else.  Got it?  I'll give ya yer chores in the mornin'.  Second, if yer livin' here ya gotta keep the noise down at night.  No horse playin' and makin' loud parties and the like.  Also, yer time alone is your time, none of need to know about it," Rainbow and Applejack blushed and did their best to not look at each other, "I'll take that as a yes.  Lastly, everypony in this house talks about our problems.  No better way to work 'em out then with family.  Ya got it?"

Rainbow nodded.  "I understand and thanks for letting me stay here.  I'll help a lot and show you how awesome of a," Rainbow stopped herself, closed her eyes and took a deep breath, "I'll help a lot and make you proud."  Applejack leaned over and hugged Rainbow.

"Sugar, that's the most humble I've seen ya in a coons age."  Rainbow looked around the room before hugging Applejack back.

"AJ, this is gonna be okay, right?" Rainbow whispered into Applejacks ear.  Applejack just nodded slightly before moving back to her spot.

"A'right, enough lollygaggin, we got family time then off ta bed.  Rainbow, ya don't have work so you're gonna be with Big Mac in the mornin.  Applejack, you're gonna go sell apples in town.  Its Thursday so sales'll be big.  Same for Friday you two.  We'll reschedule the week startin Monday on Saturday.  Applejack, you can handle that while I catch up on my social time at the club."

"All right, Granny.  Rainbow, let's make sure your room is set up."

"Granny, are you gonna let 'em go alone to her room?"  Applebloom whined.

"They're fully grown mares and can make their own choices, Applebloom," turning her attention to Applejack and Rainbow Dash Granny continued, "just follow the rules, you two."  With a nod they went upstairs and to Rainbows room.

"Well, here I am.  In my new home with my new fillyfriend at my new job,"  Rainbow sighed and lowered her head.

"Dashing, I know a lots happened since we got together, but there's an old saying among us earth ponies.  'A hard year is rewarded by a great harvest', it means that it can be hard now, but it'll be better soon."

"Well, I think I'm having the hardest time ever so it can't get much worse.  At least I have you and the others."  Applejack smiled and turned Rainbow to face her so they looked at each other.  Rainbows eyes were sad but still shined with love when Applejack looked into them.  "AJ, you didn't tell anypony about what I said, about being scared, did you?"   Applejack smiled and shook her head.  "AJ, I'm more scared now then ever.  I lost my job, my best friend and my fillyfriend got into a fight and arrested, I lost my home and to top it off I have to live here.  I don't know what I'm gonna do anymore, AJ."

"Oh, Dashing, c'mere.  Let's lay down and talk about it," Applejack led Rainbow to the bed where they laid and looked at each other.

"What am I gonna do?  I can't get into the Wonderbolts, I know that I never had a chance cuz of my attitude and I'm not a team player.  I don't know the first thing about harvesting apples, and I already feel like a burden on your home and I haven't been here three hours," Rainbow closed her eyes and waited for Applejack to talk.

Applejack leaned in and kissed Rainbow softly.  Rainbows eyes opened and locked onto the green gems of eyes she had fallen in love with over the past week and pressed her lips back against Applejacks.  With a sigh Applejack broke the kiss and turned over to blow out the lantern lighting the room.  In darkness they laid and looked at each other in the moon light that cascaded into the room from the window.

Slowly they felt themselves drifting to sleep as they moved closer together and wrapped their legs around each other basking in each others warmth.  "Sugarplum, it's gonna be okay.  Tomorrow'll start a new day and a new chapter in your life.  Sweet dreams."

"AJ, you are my Awesome-Jack."

Applejack snickered, "I forgot about that, Dashalicious."

"I love you, AJ, and I think I always have."

"I've always known," Applejack said with one final kiss before they fell asleep holding each other in Rainbows new bed.