Contingency Plans

Name: Applejack

Age: 21

Height: 4 ft 8 inches

Weight: 240 lbs

Residence: Manehatten (Previous), Ponyville [Sweet Apple Acres]

Occupation: Apple farmer

Physical Attributes: Orange coat, yellow mane, cutie mark of three red apples, athletic physique, typically wears a brown Stenson style hat,

Titles: Element of Honesty, National Hero

Description: Applejack is a hardworking and dependable friend who is known for her honesty. While she may tell the truth with care and tact, Applejack absolutely refuses to lie, due to her bad experiences with lying as a filly. In fact, her honesty makes me feel all the more guilty for not telling her about this file, but I continue in the hopes that she might agree with my intentions at least.

Besides her honesty, Applejack has several skills and abilities that might make her a difficult opponent. She is an outstanding athlete, despite not competing much professionally (with an exception for rodeo). Furthermore, Applejack has attained powerful hind legs from a lifetime of apple bucking, making her capable of jumping long distances and delivering a powerful kick (which I've been on the receiving end of by accident... it's not pleasant). In addition, she can stay extremely calm under pressure, and often hides emotions like sadness or anger.

Possible Counters: Applejack's impressive physical abilities make attacking her directly impractical. Although her physical defenses are strong, Applejack does have several psychological weaknesses that could make her easy to contain or exploit. As much as Applejack's honesty is a strength, it is also a weakness. Though she may of course simply refuse to answer a question, with the proper interrogation tactics one could confuse her enough that she may accidentally give a truthful answer that could divulge valuable information. Alternatively challenging her honesty may lead to Applejack becoming distressed and likely to slip up verbally or in combat.

However Applejack's greatest weakness is her loyalty to her family. Having grown up on Sweet Apple Acres among several family members, Applejack has a deeply rooted connection to her family, particulary Granny Smith, her older brother Big Macintosh, and most importantly, her little sister Applebloom (see file on Cutie Mark Crusaders for further information). If Applejack were to believe any of her family members were in danger, she would rush to save them without thinking. Her unbalanced mental state would make her especially vulnerable to a trap, however one must be wary that she will be under an adrenaline rush of panic, and may have increased physical abilities. It would be best to lure her into an abandoned area and simply stun her with a spell before she can react.

Applejack wiped her sweaty forehead with a hoof and took off her hat. After a long day of apple bucking, she was really looking forward to some relaxation. Maybe she'd go visit one of her friends if they weren't too busy. She sighed happily and turned around to see two very familiar fillies running toward her in the distance. Sweetie Belle and Scootlatoo stopped in front of her, sweating and panting like they'd run a marathon. "Ain't you girls and Apple Bloom supposed to be studying with Twilight right now?" Applejack asked with a patient smile.

Sweetie Belle shook her head frantically. "Apple Bloom's in danger!" she said in a panicked voice.

"Come again?" Applejack felt worry begin to creep into the pit of her stomach. But then again these fillies were known to exaggerate sometimes.

Scootaloo gulped. "We skipped Twilight time because we really wanted to explore this cool cave we found in Everfree... but then this giant spider thing snuck up on us and grabbed Apple Bloom! We tried to fight it but it almost got us too! Please Applejack we're sorry..."

Applejack didn't bother listening to the rest. She grabbed her lasso rope and began galloping toward Everfree. "Y'all come with me, NOW!" she yelled back. The fillies ran after her as fast as they could. Applejack reached Everfree in 5 minutes flat, but had to wait an additional two for the foals to catch up. "Show me where this cave is!" she yelled. "If anything happens to her..." Applejack unwillingly began running scenarios through her head that she didn't want to see.

After a few minutes Sweetie Belle pointed a hoof. "There!" A small den jutted out of the ground with an entrance only slightly bigger than Applejack herself.

Suddenly Applejack heard agonized screams from within the den... the screams of her sister. She rushed in, desperately looking around the damp, cool cave for any sign of her sister. "Apple Bloom?!!" she called fearfully. Applejack felt tears begin to roll down her cheeks. She sniffed and wiped them away, still looking for any sign of where her sister might be.

Out of the darkness of the cave, a small shape stepped into view. "Apple Bloom?!" Applejack said cautiously. Sure enough, the form of Apple Bloom trotted into the light, looking almost apathetic. "Ah, ah thought you were in danger... I heard you screaming!" Applejack said with a mix of incredulity and relief. She looked behind her for Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo, however to her horror she found two black, pony-like insects staring back at her. Her eyes wide, Applejack turned back to her sister. Only now it was no longer her sister, but the cruel eyes of Queen Chrysalis that stared back at her.

"I'm afraid Apple Bloom isn't here." Before Applejack could even move, Chrysalis' horn flashed green and Applejack felt a bolt of magic hit her chest. Instantly she felt herself become limp, and her eyes start to close. Chrysalis laughed. "To think it was this easy all along to defeat Equestria's greatest heroes. Don't worry though, Applejack... we'll be dealing with your sister and her pathetic friends soon. For now, sleep." Applejack's vision faded to darkness.