Applejack sighed as she made her way down the street. She didn't really know exactly what Rainbow saw in Swift. Sure he has connections with the princesses. And he has that devinair smile. Not to mention his… she had to stop for a moment to shake her head clear. There was definitely something about him that…

She stopped outside his house as several new thoughts warred for attention. "Did he have some kind of magic that manipulated others?" "Was he a changeling?" "Was she jealous that Rainbow was marrying him?" "Did she really have the hots for him or was it just hormones?" Whatever the truth was, Applejack knew one thing was true. She was going to support her friend's decision.

Taking a deep breath, she knocked on the door. It wasn't long before the door opened and Swift smiled at her. "Hi Applejack. Is there something you need?"

"Several things." She thought as she smiled and shook her head before speaking. "Just thought I'd come and see if y'all would like to come see what we fixed up for your big day."

"From the reputation your family has. I trust your family came up with amazing dishes. Just as long as they're not all apples." He replied with a joking smile and wink.

Applejack returned the laugh before smiling back at him. "I fixed up some non-apple dishes myself." She replied. "I'll admit that some weren't really something I'm used to. That's why I was hoping you'd give them a try."

Swift thought for a moment before seeing Knuckles. "One moment Applejack." He apologized before going over to him. "How did it go with your date?"

Knuckles sighed. "She ended up going with another stallion."

Ray thought for a moment before smiling. "Well… it just so happens that I may know a way to help you get over it." He said looking over at Applejack. "You don't mind if Knuckles comes along. Do you?"

"Not at all. The more the merrier I always say." Applejack laughed. Even though a part of her was screaming in frustration and another sighed in relief.

With a shrug Knuckles followed Swift and Applejack back to the barn.

Rarity smiled seeing Rainbow flying just outside. "Oh… Rainbow dear!" She called. "I have something big to show you!"

Rainbow sighed and flew down with a smile. "What's up Rars?"

"Oh not much." She replied with a smile. "Just a few outfits I'd like you to take a look at."

Rainbow groaned, rolling her eyes. "You know I'm not into that kind of stuff."

"Not even for your big day?"

"I trust you, Rars. I trust that no matter what you make it'll look amazing." Rainbow sighed.

"That's the thing…" Rarity sighed. "I ended up making a few designs. And I don't know what would look better as your dress and what would look better as a bride's maid's outfit."

Rolling her eyes, Rainbow smiled at her. "Fine. Lead the way."

The two went into the boutique where Rarity led the way to the dresses. Smiling, Rarity watched as Rainbow's eyes widened at the sight. "Well?" Rarity asked.

Twilight and Rainbow's dad sighed as they looked over the outfit they came up with. "It still needs work." She sighed.

"Don't worry. I have faith that we'll be able to make the best vest for my girl's big day." He added with a large smile.

Taking a deep breath Twilight sighed with a smile. "I know we will."

"I just wonder if he truly is worthy of my daughter." He sighed before sitting back. "She means everything to me."

"I know Mister Hothoof." Twilight sighed softly with a smile. "She is amazing. And I know she won't just be with any old stallion. Knowing her, he'd have to be at least half as cool as she is."

Hothoof thought for a moment before smiling. "You're right. He would have to be awesome for her to want to be interested in being with her."

Twilight gave him a soft smile before turning away to start studying the sketch of the vest they were working on. "I really hope he calms down a bit." She thought.

"You're super great at this mis Sparkle."

"Please. Call me Twilight." She requested as a looming fear crept up her spine.

Author's Note

Yes a lot is happening. But things will calm down... eventually... maybe. Thoughts?