A New Future

"It's been four months, AJ.  The best time of my entire life.  I feel so good wrapped up with you in these blankets."  Flock, I'm so sappy around her.

"Hmm, your wings are so soft and warm.  I love how they feel against my chest."  Ah can really be myself around her.

"Well, when we cuddle you always wanna be behind me so it's always gonna be that way."  Applejack moaned as Rainbow said that and nuzzled her lovers neck.  "And when you help preen them," Rainbow shuddered excitedly. "I don't wanna get up.  I just wanna remember what we just did all day."  Not the best we've had this week, but I got to wear her hat *and was on top.  I got to play the rider!*

"Dashing?  I'm gonna need my hat back."

"I'll take it off when we get outta bed.  Ya know how cool it is on me," Rainbow said rolling to her back to look at the ceiling and tipping the hat to cover her eyes from the sunlight encroaching on their rest.

"It's amazing on you, Hun!  But, it's my hat and I need it, so c'mere," Applejack said reaching for it blindly while she laid her head on Rainbows chest.  The scent of sex and sweat permeated the cyan coat.

"Awe c'mon, AJ.  Let mama have it for a bit longer," Rainbow said with a slight southern accent, glancing down at Applejack.

"Okay, Dashalicious.  Just til we leave the house."  Rainbow giggled.  I knew that'd come in handy.  It's so warm and cozy today.  I can't get outta bed, I never wanna.

"So, AJ.  What's the plan today?"  Rainbow asked looking at AJ as she dozed on her chest.  Applejack groaned but didn't answer.  "C'mon AJ.  Ya gotta get up soon.   Crows are roosting."  Applejack moaned and sighed.

"Roosters are crowing.  I guess the same as every Wednesday.  Get up, breakfast, we go to work.  You come back to the farm and help me finish my chores then we spend the day."

"Then we go for a fly?  C'mon Awesome Jack, you said you'd go this week. "   Rainbow pouted.

"But, I'm an earth pony.  It ain't natural for us to fly."  Rainbow rolled onto Applejack and put her weight onto Applejacks chest.

"You.  Pinkie.  Promised.  No pony breaks a Pinkie Promise. "

Pinkie leapt from behind the headboard and shouted. "NEVER break a pinkie promise."

Rainbow and Applejack scrambled over each other in surprised fear falling to the floor; Rainbow tangled in the blankets while Applejack held a hoof to her chest.  "Okay girls, see ya later!  Never!"  Pinkie ducked behind the headboard and was gone.

"How the-"

"Buck does she-"

"DO THAT!?" They said together.

"Well, that not only killed the mood but, we're outta bed.  Let's git, AJ. "  Applejack giggled and followed rainbow out of the room. I love her, but I never thought she would pick up my way a talkin.

"What's got ya so happy, AJ?"

"Just lookin' at yer rump."

"Oh Luna, not already! " Applebloom shouted from her room through her door.  Rainbow and Applejack laughed out loud.

"Sorry A.B., We'll keep it down."

"Don't call me A.B., only my sis can do that.  And Ah'll be down for breakfast in a few, get me a bowl ready, 'kay?"

"'Kay A.B.," Rainbow said chuckling.  Applebloom opened her door and looked at Rainbow.

"I said only my sis can call me that.  Please stop."

"Well, if we get married then I'll be your sis, so I'm just trying it on," Rainbow said proudly as she trotted away.

Applebloom and Applejack gasped and looked at the cyan mare walking into the bathroom.  "Did-did she just?" Applejack stuttered.

"Applejack, why is she wearing yer hat?!"  Applebloom asked.  Shaking her head Applejack gave Applebloom a hug then trotted to catch up to Rainbow.  Without saying a word Applejack kissed Rainbow on her left wing.

"Why'd ya do that, AJ?  Something on yer mind?"

"Just thinking about gold is all."

"Gold?  That's a weird thing to think about.  Oh!  You think I'm gonna win gold in the races at Cloudsdale's Cloudosseum.  I'm a shoo in to win with these babies," Rainbow opened her wings, "And with you helping preen them I can't lose!"

"Sugarplum, ya can't lose with me in your corner.  Now, let's go shower before ya something else that gives me a heart attack."  Rainbow watched as Applejack went down stairs.  Something that gives her a heart attack?  I haven't said anything today.

"Hey, AJ.  The sun's just rising so I think I'll do a quick lap before breakfast, then I wanna leave for work early.  I got the key to get in so I can file my paperwork early and get done earlier now."

"That's great news, Sugarplum!  I'm so proud of you.  Are you gonna be a manager again?  If they ask you should take it," Applejack advised as she took her hat back and placed it on her head.

"I dunno AJ, I wasn't very good at what I did and was a jerk.  I don't wanna go back to being that mare."

"Your job didn't make you that way, you know what did.  And now you have everything you need to make you feel like the mare you always wanted to be so you won't go back to that unless you choose to.  Now, I'm gonna start a quiche and coffee so git yer laps done quick and Ah'll have breakfast ready by the time you're back."

"Okay, I'll see ya in a bit."  Rainbow ran to the door but before she could open it she heard a hoof clacking on the floor. I can't believe I have to do this.  Turning around she flew to Applejack and gave her a kiss.  "See ya soon."  Flock this sappiness.  I can't say no to those sparkling green eyes.  Maybe Fluttershy taught her the stare.

"Hey, Shield!  Flutterwing, looking good.  Quill, we still meeting Friday for lunch?  Alright!  Silver, Elm!  Oh my gosh, I heard and congrats!"

Rainbow walked through the office greeting ponies all around and was greeted with smiles and high hooves as she went.  She spent a lot more time walking the past couple weeks and asking more questions of others and far less gloating.

"Miss Dash?  Can I see you in my office, please?"  Diamond called as she walked by, louder than was necessary.  Rainbow nodded and flew into his office behind him shutting the door.  Taking a seat she looked around his office.  It was exactly the same except he had a new chair.  Looked comfortable, more than the chairs he had for his guests to sit in.  "Miss Dash, do you know why I called you in here."  Rainbow smiled with her usual pride and looked at him as he sat down.

"Is it because I've-," Rainbow stopped herself, "No, I don't.  Can you tell me quick?  I've got a lotta busting to do."

Diamond smiled, which concerned Rainbow because he rarely smiled. "You've earned the respect of the flock, finally.  You're the best buster we have and I understand now why you got promoted before I got assigned here.  I think a level five cloud buster position isn't for you.  I have a level 8 supervisor shift opening up next month and it's yours."  Rainbow looked at him with a smile but a distant look.  "You can thank me anytime, now."

"What about pay and hours?"

"2400 bits a month and full time."

"2400 bits?!  That's more than I made as a manager!"  Diamond smiled wide.

"It's almost what I make.  Corporate has been bombarded with compliments about your behavior and attitude, plus your previous experience and, well, the fact you've saved the world doesn't hurt.  You're a hero and you're going to get paid like one.  There's also talk of you getting bonuses and stipends for any time you save the world, show up a company events, travel and-"

"Thanks, but no."

"Uh, I'm sorry, Rainbow Dash.  But, I don't think we understand each other.  You're being offered a promotion, great pay and full benefits, what's not to like from this offer, Rainbow?"

"I love this offer.  Three months ago I'd have flown to Cloudsdale to hug the president if I could have.  But, I'm in love with an amazing mare who's also my best friend.  We spend every night together and I help her during the days.  If I take this job, I'll be like you.  No offense Diamond Wing, but I can't put work ahead of my life.  I can't sacrifice everything I have for this," Rainbow pointed around the room.  "I have a chance at the life I never knew I wanted and," Rainbow sighed as she got up, "I can't lose it."

"Rainbow, before you leave?"

"Yes," Rainbow said without turning around.

"I have never been more envious of another pony in my life.  I'll give you a raise to 1400 bits a month and you can keep your position and title.  Just don't make me regret that.  Okay?"  With a nod Rainbow opened the door and stepped out to see a few ponies standing away but looking at the door, waiting for a scene to erupt.

Rainbow sniffled as she walked to Quill's office and closed the door.  "Quill, I'm gonna need to take a couple hour lunch today."

"Rainbow, I haven't had you request any time off for two months.  What's the occasion?"  Rainbow looked at Quill and felt her eyes running tear onto her face.  "Oh, Rainbow, what's wrong?  Did Diamond with yell at you again?"  Quill went to give Rainbow a hug but Rainbow held up a hoof stopping her.

"Nothing's wrong.  For the first time I know everything's okay, and I love AJ.  I need to tell her at lunch.  She's my whole world and I just turned down 2400 bits a month and a job at corporate for her."

Quill stepped back in surprise and looked at Rainbow.  "Rainbow Dash.  If you ever have had a reason to leave work this is it, go now and I'll take care of your shift."

"I don't need the whole day off, just an hour.  Maybe two," Rainbow smiled slightly at Quill who winked back.

"You're a great mare, Rainbow Dash.  Applejack is the luckiest mare in Equestria to have you and I'm so proud to know you.  Now, go tell her and you'd better be back by 11, or I'll give you the whole day off."

With a final hug Rainbow left through the window and headed for Sweet Apple Acres.

"Applejack?  Sweetie cube, where are you?!"  Rainbow flew over the entire acres but couldn't find Applejack.  It wasn't like her to not be working somehow at this hour unless the rodeo games are close or a family emergency.  Oh my gosh, what if A.B. or Big Mac are hurt.  I'd better go into town to check, just in case.

Flying into town she flew over the market, just in case Applejack had chosen to sell apples today but only saw Big Mac at the stand.  Her worry growing she thought the unthinkable.  Flying to the library she entered through the top window and flew around the main room before stopping in front of Twilight.  "Is AJ here?  I can't find her and I'm getting worried."

"Applejack's missing and you're telling me now?"

"Well, I don't know if she's missing, but I can't find her anywhere.  And I don't know where she'd go today, we always talk about everything so she was supposed to bale some hay, sort apples, buck 30 trees and pile 'em to sort, then-"

"Okay, Rainbow Dash, I get it.  Look, she's one of the most amazing mares I know, I'm sure she's fine.  Don't panic and maybe she just had an errand to run quick.  Go wait at the farm for her to-  wait, aren't you supposed to be at work?  Did you blow off work to hang out with Applejack?  Rainbow, I'm disappointed in you."

"No, I got Quill to let me out for an hour to see AJ's all."

"Quill?  You mean that party host that has those kissing games?"  Rainbow looked at Twilight for a moment before nodding.  "Well, fine.  You can be friends with whoever you want.  I never got to play in those stupid games and the notes I took were inconclusive, at best."

Rainbow sighed with relief and said a quick goodbye to Twilight before leaving to scour the town some more.  Where would she go?  Twilight thank Celestia didn't know.  Fluttershy is out of the way and would fly to Pinkie first, Pinkie wouldn't be home cuz she's planning a party or something so that leaves Rarity.  I guess I can tolerate her for a minute.

Flying above the city she turned and headed for Carousel Boutique, stopping in front of the door she gulped and opened the door.  I hate this place.  She's always trying to get me to play dress up or model her new outfit.  Like I don't have more important stuff to do.

Slowly she flew in and heard Applejacks voice coming from a dressing room.  What the flock is she doing?  Rarity probably asked her to try on some new hats or silver horse shoes.

"Rare, I appreciate ya for this.  I don't want Rainbow to know, okay?"  Know what? Rainbow thought as she stopped before opening the door.

"Dear, I think it's fabulous you're thinking about this ahead of time.  Stay still, I have to measure you quickly.  Okay, you're actually getting more musculature  than you had last time you were measured.  What have you been doing?"

"Rainbow Dash," Applejack said.  Rainbow could hear the smile in her words.

"Well, I think I should get a coltfriend and see what happens.  If these results after three months are any indication I may never have to diet again."

"It's been four months, Sugarcube.  And I hope it'll last the rest of my life, and even after.  Honest Rare, you and me ain't always seen eye to eye, but I've gotta tell ya.  I never knew love like this.  My element of magic feels like it's always on and my heart races when I see her.  Ah cry into her feathers every night and-  Oh, Rarity, you don't know what it's like yet, but when you do you'll never know how you lived without it."

"That's the most beautiful thing I've ever heard you say, Applejack.  I may have had my doubts, but I know you're a great match and, now hold on while I tie this.  Exhale!"  There were a few grunting sounds then Rarity spoke again.  "Where was I?  Oh, yeah.  When you two get married you'll be the belle of the ball!"

Married!?  To me?!  What the flock!?!  I hadn't even thought about, well.  I guess it had crossed my mind.  But, after a few months to plan this?  I-I don't know what to do.  Should I actually propose?  Oh my gosh, what if she's gonna propose to me!  What do I say?  Where will I be?  We be?  What'll I wear?  Oh my gosh Oh my gosh Oh my gosh Oh my gosh Oh my gosh.

"Now, not to say she won't be the belle of the ball too, so to say.  But, I haven't ever done a mare-mare wedding before.  I assume it'll be the same as a classic wedding, I'll have to consult with Pinkie to set up the theme."

Oh my gosh Oh my gosh Oh my gosh, they're planning it already!  I've gotta go... I don't wanna die right here!  Flying away quietly with her heart racing and sweat appearing on her brow she left and flew to the farm and laid on a cloud above the center of the orchard and giggled for the rest of her break.  Applejack's gonna propose and we'll get *married!***  Rainbow screamed and flew in loops for ten minutes before heading back to work.

This' the best day ever!

"Rarity, I appreciate the suggestion, but this' just a try it on.  I don't think she's gonna propose any time soon and it was just talk to Applebloom.  It doesn't mean she's gonna do it at all.  I'm just preparing, ya know."

"Oh, of course.  I apologize for jumping into the planning phase, I just love weddings so much.  So many new outfits to design and all that.  I find weddings to be one of my greatest inspirations!  Well, if we're done playing dress up I have to sew a cloak for a customer."

"Oh, yeah.  Of course, I'll just leave this on the table over there then.  Thanks again and remember, don't tell any pony."  Rarity nodded to Applejack before leaving the dressing room to let her undress.

Those mares may be perfect for each other and their elements are more powerful, but, it doesn't make it any easier to know they chose each other instead of a handsome stallion.  What about foals?  Who'll carry them and will magic even work on them?  Oh well, it's their lives and happiness, not mine.  I just can't wait to find the stallion of my dreams that *isn't** a plot hole.*

"Welcome back Rainbow.  That smile tells me you had a very productive morning?" Quill smiled suggestively at Rainbow as Rainbow flew into her office through the window.  "It's 11 so, you're right on time."

"Applejack's gonna propose!"

"Woah woah woah Woah, Nelly.  She told you she was going to or you have a feeling?"  Quills expression was more doubtful curiosity than joy.

"I couldn't find her after I left then I went to Rarities boutique and they were talking while trying on wedding dresses and Applejack was talking about marrying me and they were planning it!   Oh my gosh Oh my gosh Oh my gosh Oh my gosh!"  Rainbow took in a deep breath and tried to compose herself before talking again.  Looking at the joyful expression and speachless motions Quills mouth made gave only one thing for Rainbow left to shout.  " Oh my gosh!"

They jumped and joined hooves and danced shouting ' Oh my gosh, Oh my gosh, Oh my gosh, Oh my gosh!'  Diamond opened the door.  "Ladies, what's the ruckus for?"  Rainbow hovered and coughed into her foreleg.  Her blush was obvious and flushed most of her upper body.

"Mr. Diamond.  It's a fracas," Rainbow and Quill burst into laughter and fell to the floor giggling.  Diamond backed out of the room and closed the door.

"That was the weirdest thing I've ever seen them do, but I think they'll top it somehow," he said as he walked back to his office smiling.  "At least they're in good spirits," he said as he closed his door.

"So, Awesome Jack, how was your day?  I got done busting clouds around 4 today cuz I had errands to run for work," being nonchalant was not a skill Rainbow had.

"Well Dashing, I had to run to get some medication for Granny today in town but other than that it was a normal day.  Missed seein' ya after lunch today.  Coulda used your help picking the apples.  That tornado is mighty helpful."

"Speaking of tornadoes, let's git over ta Twilights so she can cast that spell on you."  Applejack sighed and nodded.

"I still don't like it, but I gotta.  I made a -" Applejack looked around the barn as she dropped the last bushels of apples to the floor before continuing, "you know who, you know what."

"Yeah, let's not say those words when we're making out, okay?"  They giggled then as Applejack trotted to the library Rainbow followed close by her side flying slowly.  "AJ, I love you.  I know I say it all the time and I'm awesome for saying it first," Applejack shot a glance at Rainbow, "You're still cool too, though.  What I mean is that I'm okay to spend a long time with you, ya know.  If you ever had something to talk about I'm okay with it."

Applejack slowed a bit thinking of something then paced back up quietly.  Rainbow is thinking of asking me to marry her.  The fastest pony in Equestria.  She's gonna make that a title no pony will beat!  "Ya know, I feel the same.  If ya have to tell me anything I'm all ears."

"Twilight, were here and ready.  Where are you?"  Spike came running from the bedroom to greet Rainbow and Applejack.

"Hiya guys.  Twilight's getting ready for the spell and wants you to go in when you're ready, but she needs another couple minutes to charge up, or whatever.  Want some tea while you wait?"

"No, Spike.  We're okay.  I just wanna get this over with," Applejack said nervously.

"It's okay, AJ.  You're with me.  Nothing bad will ever happen while we're together."  They sat on the floor facing each other and talked about their day until Twilight was ready.

"Okay, both of you stand in the circle," Twilight had a magic circle with runes and characters written inside it.  "This is going to work better than last time.  I got the ingredients I needed from Trottingham finally and I've researched the spell and circle much better.  This time you should practically be a Pegasus for three days.  Every time we do this it gets easier for me and lasts longer for you.  If my calculations are correct if we keep at this pace for the rest of the year you can become a Pegasus for up to a month at a time and when-"

"Sheesh Twilight, you talk so much.  Wake me when you're done but, I can't be late for work tomorrow, okay?"  Applejack laughed when Rainbow finished and pretended to sleep.

"Twi, ya know ya talk a bit much, so let's just get this over with.  Ya don't have ta  worry about this bein a permanent thing.  I'm not moving to Cloudsdale or anything.  I'm just taking lessons for Dashing, here."

"And I'm learning to kick trees for AJ," Rainbow said between fake snores.

"Buck trees."

"Exactly," Rainbow said snorting as she said it.  "You set that one up!  Don't look at me like that."

"Okay, quiet down you two.  I need silence to get this right.  Just like last time, I'm going to use Rainbow as a template to copy wings onto Applejack, close your eyes and don't move!"

"Yeah, yeah.  This' our third time and we know what to do.  Just get it over with Twilight."

Concentrating Twilight's horn glowed and the circle burst into bright yellow light.  The runes and glyphs that were practically invisible came to life encircling the magic circle.  Twilight had put a considerable amount of time into this one.  It was going to work, come Tartarus or floods.  Raising her horn to the ceiling a bright light burst forth from the mystic circle then everything returned to normal.  Twilight fell to her knees panting.

The magic circle was still there but the energy was gone and Applejack opened a full set of beautiful Pegasi wings from her back.  Stretching her back she felt her wings moving and she shuttered.  "This still don't feel right, girls.  I don't know what to do with these things when I do have 'em," she said as she touched her primary feathers with her hoof, "But they feel good too."

"I think you're beautiful with wings, AJ.  C'mon, let's go try these out."  Rainbow hovered and opened the door to let her out.  Following slowly Applejack left the library and breathed in the cool evening air.  With a couple flaps she was hovering in the air and below Rainbow.

"You're as good as a new flight recruit, so this time we're gonna practice your gliding, diving and recovery," Rainbow said in a motivational military tone and a serious face.  Applejack looked at Rainbow for a moment before noticing she was serious.

"Uh, ok, let's go then, Dashing."

"Call me ma'am or I'll make ya do 100 laps around the lake."  Applejack  flapped harder to get to Rainbow's level and furrowed her brow.

"I don't like yer tone, Rainbow Dash.  Ya best relax," Applejack said flatly.  Rainbow's expression broke and she laughed holding her sides and kicking into the air.

"Ya really thought I was serious, you shoulda seen your face."  Smiling Applejack sighed and felt she was pranked somehow, but couldn't figure out how.  "Okay, let's go to the lake to practice.  If ya lose control at high altitudes it's safer than falling onto the rocky ground."  She took off leaving Applejack behind and doing her best to catch up.

"This isn't as easy as you Pegasus make it look, so slow up Dashing," Applejack said beginning to pant.

"AJ, no Pegasus is a born flier.  Not even me.  I had to work hours a day every day just to learn to hover for a few seconds.  You should be happy you've got strong wings as an adult and you didn't have to start with the buds."

"Buds?"

"Yeah, you know Pegasus aren't born with these babies, do you?  We'd never make it out!  They start as buds for the first few hours after birth before they open and our wings pop out.  I've never seen it happen but I heard it's totally awesome!" she squealed.  "AJ, do you like foals?"

"Of course I do, Dashing, why do you ask?"

Slowing down Rainbow lined up with Applejack and poked Applejack's side.

"Dang it, Dashing.  Don't tickle me or I'll fall again!"

"I'm learning where I can and can't touch you when we fly is all.  So far ribs, just under your chin, back left knee and," Rainbow smiled wide.

"Don't say it, Rainbow," Applejack said.

"Juuuuust under your tail and a liiiittle lower."  Applejack slowed and glared at Rainbow.  "But, I won't do it again!  That was so cool how screamed and then you jumped into that cloud and got stuck.  I almost died laughing."

"Yeah, and I learned I can hit you with clouds a minute after that."  Rainbow giggled as she remembered the cloud smacking her face.

"And then it led to a cloud fight that messed up the weather for an hour as other Pegasi joined in-"

"And that Royal Guard showed up to stop us-"

"Then we threw a cloud at him and and bolted!"  They said together and laughed as Applejack began to flutter and lose balance.

The water on the lake was still and clear to the bottom.  A pony could walk into the lake thinking it was glass.  Gliding over the lake the two mares took turns taking lead and looping around each other as they enjoyed the air in their manes.  Applejacks had left her hat on the shore and her ponytail had come loose and waved loosely in the air becoming almost as wild as Rainbow's mane and tail were.  Fireflies lit the grass around the pond sporadically making it look like flashing starts on the ground.

Gesturing with her head Rainbow took Applejack to the skies carefully before leading her into a dive toward the waters surface.  Applejack had no fear with Rainbow so close to her.  A slight angle of her wings sent her spinning slowly.  Rainbow slowed her dive to catch a glimpse of Applejack who smiled as she looked at her reflection in the waters surface before they turned and began to glide over the water at a high speed.

As they floated in the air above the surface of the water Applejack let one of her hooves glide against the surface of the water, disturbing the mare she saw reflecting back at her and as the wave grew she smiled.  Rainbow shouted Applejacks name just as she felt her body tumble into the water disturbing the entire surface.

When Applejack surfaced she heard Rainbow laughing above her holding her sides.  "I tried to tell you not to touch the surface with your forelegs or you'll fall in!  Messes up the aerodynamics of these babies," Rainbow pointed to her flapping wings as her laughter died.

Applejack muttered something just below the waters surface.  "What was that?  You okay AJ?"  Rainbow lowered herself a couple more inches which gave Applejack the chance she needed.  Applejack lunged from the water and grabbed Rainbows rear leg and pulled her into the lake with a grand splash.  Laughing and splashing each other they slowly swam to the shoreline giggling.

"That was a good time, Dashing.  I don't think it's right for me to be flying, but, I guess that's just us all over."

Rainbow rolled to her side, sand falling from her back and clinging to her wings.  "What do you mean?"

"Well, Dashing," Applejack moved into a more comfortable position on her side and looked at Rainbow, "We're different like, ya know, earth and Pegasi ponies.  Wings and no wings.  Farm and cloud busting.  We're both mares though.  And we both fell for each other.  I got wings for you and you came to earth to live with me," Applejack rolled to her back to watch the stars coming out as the sun set, "of all the things that shouldn't be in this world, like an earth pony with wings.  I'm learning to fly and we got each other.  "

"AJ," Rainbow said looking at Applejack looking at the sky, "Can we get some sandwiches for dinner?  I don't think we'll make it home in time for dinner."  Applejack smiled and nodded.

Just because she's beautiful and great at flying doesn't mean she's poetic, Ah guess.

They lay on the sand for a few more minutes looking at the sky and the stars sparkling around the crescent moon.  The sand had dried and Applejack was moving her wings getting a feel for them.  She sat up and stretched and looked at Rainbow who was deep in thought about something.  She watched Rainbow for a minute before laying back down and scooting closer.

"Hey, AJ?"  Rainbow asked looking at the sky too.

"Yeah, Dashing?  What's on your mind?  Thinkin' Mushrooms and grilled cheese sandwiches tonight?"  Rainbow didn't laugh but looked serious and spoke her mind.

"AJ, every time the sun sets and Luna raises the moon I look at the sky and I see the stars and it's kinda funny.  Cuz, I see them, and then I think about you and how every one of those reminds me of your eyes and the feeling I get when I see you.  I see the moon and think about how I see you in the sky instead of it.  I-I think I'd rather you be with me longer than the moon can be in the sky; for the rest of time.

I remember laying with you that first night in my room and my back was facing the window and I was looking at you.  The moon and stars were coming out and I saw them reflecting in your eyes and I kept thinking how awesome it looked.  For a minute I was jealous because, I wanted to see myself in your eyes, since we were still so new in love then.  But, then the moon rose to its spot and then that was all I saw.

The beauty of the moon in your eyes, shining at me.  I remember I couldn't stop looking at you and feeling all sappy for hours trying to understand why until I gave in and kissed you awake later.  I didn't sleep a minute while you did, I only watched the moonlight cross your face and I remembered every time I had seen you and every face you made, smile you had, time you said my main, argument we had, race I lost to you.

AJ, do you think that's stupid or crazy for me thinking that every night since we moved in together.  Are we were designed to be together? "

Waiting for an answer Rainbow began to feel foolish for asking something so dumb to Applejack.  "Applejack?  Are you okay?  Did I make you mad?  Is that why you're not lookin at me now?" Applejack had turned her face from Rainbow before she finished talking and turned back to look at Rainbow.  "AJ!" Rainbow sat up turning to Applejack and raining sand behind her and into the water with quiet drips.  "You're crying! Are you okay?  What happened?"

"Y-you happened, you're..." Applejack stopped talking and leaned up to embrace Rainbow.  Hugging each other Rainbow felt uneasy as Applejack cried onto her coat.  I did something, but I wish I knew what I did that made her get so upset.

Once Applejack calmed down she leaned up and kissed Rainbow affectionately and cupped her face.  "You're the greatest, most awesome and beautiful mare in Equestria and having you in my life, Ah, can't even describe how amazing you're making my life.  You don't even understand that at a time like this just makes you adorable.  I wanna be with you forever, Rainbow Dash."  Applejack laid her head on Rainbows lap and sighed shakily as she gained control of her emotions again.

Rainbow sat and stroked Applejacks mane and back, feeling the soft feathers in her temporary wings.  They both contemplated what each other had said.

Marriage isn't such a bad idea, I guess.