Mistrust

After their performance, which Bon Bon suggested that it be called Luck's Bounty Reunited: The Album, and everyone really liked the idea, they all went to get sherbets at Sugarcube Corner.

"Wow! You guys were great! Fluttershy! I didn't know you could rock! You were the coolest!", Rainbow Dash exclaimed as they walked in.

"Thanks,...uhh...dude.", she said shyly.

Luna ordered.

"It's on me tonight, guys! Sherbets for everyone!", she cheered.

"Wow! You guys used to be the greatest band ever? We've listened to all of your albums, the ones you did before my big brother left, can we have our picture taken with you?", Applebloom asked excitedly, Sweetie Belle and Scootoloo waiting expectantly next to her.

"I don't see why not!", Octavia smiled. They all gathered around Nick and smiled as Photo Finish took their picture and handed it to Scootoloo.

"Wow! Thanks Nick! I'm glad I have 2 brothers!", Applebloom smiled as she put her hooves Nick neck and squeezing. Nick blushed while Octavia and the others smiled.

After everyone left, The Gang sat down to have a toast.

"A toast, to Luck's Bounty reunion! And the fact that Bravey's back!", Lyra exclaimed, holding her sherbet glass high.

"Cheers!", they all shouted, clinking glasses. After sunset, they all went home except for Nick and Octavia, who went out for a moonlit walk. (Luna was in a good mood, so she made sure they had plenty of moonlight.) As they walked, Octavia asked,

"Bravey, do you really love me? I mean, I don't look or smell as pretty as other mares, just give me a straight answer. I won't be hurt too bad."

Nick stopped dead in front of her and looked at her worriedly,

"Why would you think I don't love you? Tavi, I would die for you! You're my special somepony! You're what makes me complete!", he paused to make her look him straight in the eye, "I don't want you to listen to what anyone else thinks! Because I'll always love you, ok?"

Octavia teared up with joy as she kissed him and said "Ok."

When Nick had dropped Octavia off, he went back to Sweet Apple Acres and found Applejack waiting on the porch for him.

"I was starting to get worried bout you, Nick. I'm so happy to have you back! I didn't want you to run off again.", she yawned as she hugged him.

"You're tired, let's put you to bed.", he smiled

So Nick put Applejack in her bed, tucked her in, kissed her forehead, and turned out the lights.

"Nick," she whimpered as he started to walk out, "I can't sleep."

Nick went and sat at the foot of her bed, looking at her through the darkness, while brushing his paw through her mane, and asked, "What's the matter?"

"What if I wake up tomorrow morning, and find you gone? I can't imagine what it would be like on Sweet Apple Acres without you! Not to mention, not only are you my brother, but you're the closest thing I have to a pa.", she sobbed.

"AJ, I won't ever leave again, and if I have to, it won't be for very long. I've missed you all too much to pull another stunt like that.", he sighed, "I'm so sorry I left, AJ."

"That's okay, Nick. Did you have a nice walk with Octavia?", she yawned.

"Yeah, except for some reason, she thought I was going to leave, just like you. It's like...nobody trusts me.", he sighed again.

Applejack was asleep. He kissed her forehead once more, and went to his own bed.