It was another lovely day in Ponyville. Many of the ponies were tending their daily jobs, and Twilight & her friends did what they had to do. The ground, however, shook, and a loud rumble was heard.

"Uh oh!" Moondancer spoke "What's going on?"

"STAMPEDE!!!" Rainbow Dash yelled. At the mention, everyone in town panicked, running into their homes or just running in the street, screaming their heads off. That is, until Applejack and her dog, a brown & white collie named Winona, saved the town as the two made the stampeding herd of Cows run the other way. The town quickly cheered for their hero.

"That was pretty fast." Twilight commented

"Ooh! This calls for a party!!!" Pinkie spoke, seemingly appearing out of nowhere between the two unicorns.

"A party?" Moondancer asked

"Yeah! To Celebrate Applejack saving the town!"

"Figures."

"And~! I figure that one of you should give a speech about Applejack's heroic actions." Mayor Mare, a light amber mare with a white & gray striped mane, spoke "Now, which of you two lovely sisters will give the speech?" Twilight and Moondancer groaned.

"We're not sisters!" They spoke in unison, shaking their hooves.

"...Then why do you-?"

"It's a long story." Twilight spoke, then turned to Moondancer. "Alright, we'll flip a-"

"You can do the speech." Moondancer interrupted.

"...What?"

"Yeah. Do it. I've never really been the crowd talking pony." She turned and walked away "I'll get those cue cards ready for you, though!"

A week later...

Twilight stood on the podium, preparing Moondancer's cue cards. Nearly all of the town was there, all except for the foals at school right now.

"Welcome, Everypony," Twilight introduced today, we are here to honor a pony that we can always count on, no matter how great or minuscule. A pony's who contributions lead to-"

"Did you see Applejack's slick moves out there!?" Lyra spoke, poking out "What an athlete! This week she's gonna help me-!"

"Lyra! Get off the stage, now!!!" A cream colored earth pony mare with a pink & blue curly mane stomped on stage.

"But Bon Bon, AJ's gonna-"

"I don't care what AJ's gonna do! Get off now! Nopony believe your human thing until there's evidence, and unless you can show it, get off!"

"...But B-"

"OFF!!!" Lyra's head & ears lowered, and she walked off. Bon Bon turned to the crowd "Sorry for that, everypony." She followed Lyra.

"... Oh-kay," Twilight said, unsure on what just happened. "Now if I could just make a point without being inter-"

"Twilight?" Twinkleshine spoke, peeking out

"rupted.

"I'm so sorry, but I just wanted to mention that Applejack is also Fluttershy and I this week with the official bunny census, where we count up all the new baby bunnies that were born this season. She's gonna help gather them using her wonderful herding skills.

"Anyone else?... Anyone?... No?... Well then, as I was trying to say..." Mayor Mare stood there. Twilight's time on stage was up. "Urgh! Never mind." She marched off and stood next to Moondancer & Spike.

"Hey, it's okay." Moondancer spoke "Remember when I tried to give that presentation about the possibilities that could happen if somepony made a spell that divided by zero?"

"...No."

"...Oh."

"Good Try." Spike whispered

"Ah-ahem. And so, with no further ado," Mayor Mare spoke "it is my privilege to give the prize, Pony of Ponyville Award, to our beloved guest of honor, a pony of the utmost trustworthiness, reliability, and integrity. Ponyville's most capable and dependable friend: Applejack!" The crowd cheered as the curtains opened, but quickly died as the farm pony wasn't there, but her trophy.

"Ah'm here." The Farm Pony announced "I'm here." She let out a yawn. "Sorry I'm late--whoa--I was just... whoa... Did I get your tail?" She got onto the stage "Miss Mayor. Thank ya'll kindly for this here... award thingy." another yawn. "It's so bright and shiny and, heh, heh heh, I sure do look funny heh. Ooo-ooo." She was joined by Pinkie, with both mares leaning in & out. Twilight got onstage again and spoke.

"Okay. Well, thank you Applejack for saving us from that scary stampede, and always being there for everypony." Applejack let out another yawn.

"Yeah. I like helping the ponyfolks and" yawn "and stuff." She closed her eyes and snored asleep for a few seconds, then shooke herself awake "Oh, uh, yeah. Uh, Thanks." She dragged the trophy with her. Twilight walked offstage.

"Was it just me, or did Applejack seem a little-

"Tired?" Moondancer asked

"Dizzy?" Twinkleshine added

"Messy?" Lemon Hearts added as well

"She seemed fine to me." Minuette said.

"Is it the teeth?" Lyra asked.

"...Ja."

"Well, I guess we better pay her a visit." Moondancer said.

"Agreed." Twilight simply remarked, walking ahead. Moondancer turned to Spike. He gave her a thumbs up.

At Sweet Apple Acres, Twilight and Moondancer saw Applejack bucking at an Apple tree... but missing with each buck.

"What on Earth is that pony doing?" Twilight asked

"Bucking Apples." Moondacer replied.

"I know that, but... she's not doing so well."

"Well, let's see what's up." The two approached to the farm pony.

"Hey Applejack!" Unfortunately, the apple mare stood and snored. "Applejack. Applejack? Apple-" Moondancer shoved her hoof in Twilight's mouth.

"Oh, I see the problem." Twilight spat Moondancer's hoof out.

"And that is?"

"She's tired. My best guess... her relatives are all either sick or injured."

"Yeah, ALL of them are sick."

"Hey, let's go to the barn and see." Moondancer lead the way.

"But what about Applejack?"

"Let her get the needed sleep." Twilight looked at the sleeping pony for a bit, but followed Moondancer.

The two arrived at the barn, seeing an elderly green mare sitting on a rocking chair, and a large stallion wrapped with bandages around the waist. The rest of the family was gone.

"Huh... seems pretty empty." Twilight commented. Moondancer walked to the two.

"Uh, excuse me?" she spoke "Hello, I'm Moondancer, and I'd like to-"

"Well lookey here, Big Mac!" The elderly mare spoke "We got us some cute twins here!"

"Twins!? Oh, nonono, we aren't related at all, and we've come to-"

"Not related? Then why do ya'll look the same? Is it what them young fellers are doin' nowadays?" The stallion shrugged.

"No, please, listen! It's about Applejack, she's-"

"Is she goin' on 'bout her ticket to the Grand Galloping Gala!? She needs to learn that we got Zap Apple Jam and Cider season gonna start soon." Moondancer groaned in annoyance.

"Eeyup." The stallion simply answered.

"Oh thank Celestia! Please! Can you help her!?"

"Nope."

"No!? Why not!?" He pointed at his injury.

"...Oh... Well, can you try to get her to listen!? I've seen this before."

"You have?" Twilight asked.

"Of course... but in a different way. Some ponies pull all nighters to get info in their heads for important tests, speeches, or even for fun. Let's just say I had a couple before and... well... I got the A, but had some embarrassing nights afterwards."

"...You didn't seem so tired during those speeches, as far as I can remember."

"Well, Twilight, that's because I use the same thing we all do."

"...You don't mean-?"

"I do."

"Why not use that with Applejack?"

"... Why didn't I think of that? Do you have a coffee machine!?"

"Eeyup." The stallion answered.

"Twilight! Get to the library and pull out my special mix! This is gonna help Applejack in the longrun... up until 5 PM."

"COFFEE COFFEE COFFEE COFFEE COFFEE COFFEE COFFEE!!!" Applejack repeated, running around as an orange blur, bucking all the apples easily. Big Mac, Twilight, and Moondancer stood at the side, both mares drinking from their own cups of coffee, surprised to see how Applejack was acting.

"I'm very surprised to see Applejack work like this." Twilight spoke.

"I'm surprised that you have a coffee machine, yet never use it." Moondancer said to Big Mac. He shrugged at the remark.

"You think this is actually a good idea?"

"Of course. By her speed, she's been getting at least seventeen trees per second, so her job will be over in three... two... one." Applejack ran and stopped to the three.

"I FINISHED!!!" She cheered loudly. "I DID THE WHOLE ORCHARD BY MY OWN DARN SELF!!! I'M THE BEST FARM PONY EVER!!!" She began to run in circles. "WHAT TO DO!?!?!? WHAT TO DO!?!?!?"

"...When does she crash begin?" Twilight asked. Moondancer pulled out a watch.

"About now." As soon as she said it, Applejack fell face first into the dirt and snored away. Big Mac walked to his sister and lifted her, putting her on his back. "Oh! Big Mac!?" He froze and turned to Moondancer.

"Eeyup."

"How did you get injured?"

"...Stampede." He turned and walked away.

"... Think he's lying?" Twilight asked

"He's a farmer," Moondancer replied, both turning and walking back to town. "Farmers aren't exactly known for their lying skills."

Back with Faust, she continued floating in space, finishing a slice of pizza.

"You may not know that, Moondancer," she said "But I do! You are such a liar, Big Mac. Be glad I don't tell them that you got a punch from Snowflake... or was his name Bulk Biceps? Argh! Stupid names for thirduary characters."

Author's Note

Wow... I took my time! Watching the episodes and judging how to change them for this series, worked harder than Rihanna, both online & for work, and got with Family stuff with my own Distractions. The new DOOM IS SO AWESOME!!!