Applejack entered the house, and to her surprise there was no one there, and she didn't hear any noise.

"Grandma!? Big Mac!? Apple Bloom!?" Applejack called, but no one answered.

"They must have left..." Applejack concluded.

Applejack went upstairs and headed towards her room. Upon entering, she took off her boots, placed her hat on the table next to her bed, closed her eyes and sighed.

"hard day?"

"Yes I..." Applejack opened her eyes before answering and noticed Rainbow Dash sitting on her bed.

Applejack was surprised, and almost screamed in fright, Rainbow Dash wasn't there a second ago, how did she get in? When did she get in? And how did Applejack not notice?

"Rainbow Dash what are you..." Applejack didn't finish because she noticed Rainboe Dash staring at her.

Applejack noticed that the expression on Rainbow Dash's face was unlike any she had ever seen, she was smiling, and that look... Applejack noticed that Rainbow Dash was walking away.

"H-hey, w-wait for it Rainbow" Applejack said nervously.

Rainbow Dash didn't seem to hear, she made Applejack lie down again, and without stopping smiling.

"It's okay AJ, I just want to have some fun with you" said Rainbow Dash.

Applejack blushed, she didn't know what was happening, but she was enjoying it, Rainbow Dash started to get closer, and their lips were almost touching until.

Beep... Beep... Beep...

Applejack woke up to the alarm on her cell phone, it was all a dream, Applejack sighed, she knew what kind of dream it was.

"Damn hormones..." Applejack said before standing up.

She took out her cell phone and saw that there were messages, Twilight explained the situation of what happened the day before, Applejack got angry, Sunset Shimmer was to blame, but Twilight decided not to press charges, so Sunset would remain free, but since this is Twilight's decision, Applejack couldn't do anything.

(At least I don't think we'll have any trouble with her for a while) said Applejack.

After doing some chores, Applejack took a shower and changed, wearing a black shirt, a green jacket, jeans, brown shoes, and her hat. After eating, she took Apple Bloom to school.

(These dreams again... I should talk to someone about this, but... it's so embarrassing) Applejack thought with a red face as she drove.

"Applejack... are you okay?" asked Apple Bloom, now wearing a white shirt, red coat, jeans, and brown shoes.

"Yeah... yeah... I'm fine, I've just been thinking about some things," Applejack said.

"About your dreams about Rainbow Dash?" Apple Bloom asked smiling.

Applejack almost crashed her car when she heard that.

Applejack glared at her little sister "how did you..."

"My room is next to yours, and sometimes you talk in your sleep... and moan loudly," Apple Bloom explained, still smiling.

Applejack continued, driving, her face redder than an apple, she wondered if her brother or her grandmother had heard her too, it didn't take long for them to reach their destination, the day was surprisingly calm, Sunset didn't show up at school that day, but Gilda showed up after days without going to school, but she didn't do anything with anyone, lunch time came, and then everyone was talking about a decision that Rainbow Dash had made.

"Do you want to become a boxer?" Applejack asked, surprised and confused.

"Well, I've been thinking about it for a while now, I don't have much to do after school, and I wanted to try something new, I've gotten a lot stronger and I want to use that strength to fight." Rainbow Dash explained, today she was wearing a white shirt, a light blue coat, black pants, and blue running shoes with laces and white soles.

Applejack was still surprised, Rainbow Dash always liked and excelled in sports, being the best female athlete, and better than many male athletes at school, but after what happened, Applejack didn't expect Rainbow Dash to return to the world of sports so soon, and a fighting one too, but then she remembered that Rainbow Dash had said she was fighting people on the street, apparently she still wanted to fight, but at least now it would be in a safer way, but still...

"And you... are you sure about that? It's a very violent sport, and there's a lot more chance of getting hurt than in football or any other sport you've ever played," Fluttershy asked worriedly.

"True, no one wants to see you with a face full of bruises darling" said Rarity.

"I'll be fine," Rainbow Dash said.

"We're just worried, we know you always want to... push your limits, and you could get hurt really bad," Twilight said.

"Can we change the subject?" asked Rainbow Dash who was already tired of the conversation.

"Uhh... Dash, haven't you thought about going back to football?" Applejack asked.

The six of them fell silent, maybe it was too early to talk about football around Rainbow Dash.

"No, I'm not really in the mood for that, and I got kicked off the team remember?" said Rainbow Dash looking at Applejack.

"Oh, yeah... I just thought maybe you could come back..." Applejack tried to explain nervously.

"I think they should be fine without me," Rainbow Dash said.

The others decided not to say anything else, but to their surprise someone came to their table and touched Rainbow Dash's shoulder.

"Rainbow Dash, can I talk to you?"

It was a girl, with orange hair, and strong orange, she was a little older, wearing a white shirt with a print of a soccer ball on fire, a blue jacket with yellow details, dark blue pants, and blue running shoes with orange details.

"Spitfire..." Applejack said worriedly.

Rainbow Dash stared at her for a few seconds before standing up.

"It's okay, I wasn't very hungry anyway," said Rainbow Dash.

The two then leave the cafeteria, leaving 5 girls worried.

"Do you think this has anything to do with Rainbow Dash's expulsion?" Rarity asked.

"Maybe, but it wouldn't make much sense for her to talk to Rainbow Dash after months," Twilight said.

"I heard the football team was doing really badly lately, with some members quitting or getting injured, maybe I wanted Rainbow Dash back," said Fluttershy.

"That makes sense..." Applejack said before taking a sip of apple soda.

"Or maybe she took her to a secluded spot to make out," Pinkie Pie said smiling.

Applejack spits the soda in Rarity's face, then turns to face Pinkie Pie, her face red.

"PINKIE PIE WHAT THE HELL?!" Applejack screamed.

Applejack then realizes that she has drawn too much attention and calms down.

"Don't just say something like that out of the blue, Pinkie Pie," Applejack said in a lower voice.

Pinkie Pie smiled "sorry, it was just a joke, I just wanted to see your reaction"

"I didn't like that reaction," Rarity said, drying herself with a towel.

"Anyway, when Rainbow Dash shows up she'll tell us what happened," said Twilight.

Time passed, and Rainbow Dash didn't return, worrying Applejack even more, after a while everyone had to return to the classrooms, when Applejack arrived at her Spanish class she waited for Rainbow Dash to appear, and she appeared just a minute before class started.

"Where have you been? What took you so long?" Applejack asked.

"Nothing much, I just talked to Spitfire, and then I went to the bathroom, I'll tell you more later... about the conversation with Spitfire, I don't think you want to know what I did in that bathroom" said Rainbow Dash.

"That's disgusting..." Applejack said in the last comment.

After some more time, classes ended and the students were getting ready to go home, Applejack saw Rainbow Dash putting some things away in her locker, and started to approach, but stopped when she saw Lightning Dust approaching Rainbow first.

"Hello Dashie" Lightning Dust greeted.

"Don't call me that," Rainbow Dash said.

"I heard Spitfire talking about you getting back on the football team, is that true?" asked Lightning Dust.

"Well, it's none of your business, but yes, I'm going to try out for the soccer team," said Rainbow Dash.

(She... she's coming back?) thought Applejack in surprise.

"Okay, I just wanted to know, but you know, I don't think it's a good idea, after all, everyone there still remembers how you acted," said Lightning Dust.

"It doesn't matter," Rainbow Dash said, glaring at Lightning Dust.

"Okay, just wanted to let you know," Lightning Dust said before walking away.

Then Applejack approaches Rainbow Dash.

"So... are you going back to playing soccer?" Applejack asked.

Rainbow Dash looks at Applejack for a few seconds before replying, "I'll try."

The two left the school before talking again.

"Why did you change your mind?" Applejack asked curiously.

"Spitfire convinced me, apparently things aren't going well for the team, so Spitfire suggested I come back, now that I'm not hanging out with Gilda anymore and haven't gotten into trouble for months, she said that since I don't have good grades it could help me earn a scholarship" Rainbow Dash explained.

Applejack had to agree, Rainbow Dash didn't do very well in most subjects, so sports would be her best chance at getting a scholarship.

"So you're not going to box anymore, are you?" Applejack asked.

"Yes I will, I'll just go later" said Rainbow Dash.

"Oh... sure..." said Applejack.

"In a few hours I'm going to the gym..." said Rainbow Dash.

"Rainbow... can I come with you?" Applejack asked.

"Are you going to train too?" asked Rainbow Dash.

"No, I just want to watch you train," Applejack clarified.

"...okay..." said Rainbow Dash.

"What time are you leaving?" Applejack asked.

"Well, I want to go at 7:00 pm" Rainbow Dash said.

"Okay... so you text me the address of the place and we'll meet there later, want a ride?" Applejack asked.

"No, I want to walk." Rainbow Dash said.

"Okay...bye," Applejack said before getting into her truck.

"Bye..." said Rainbow Dash watching Applejack walk away.

Inside the truck Applejack sighed with a red face.

"You can barely talk to her for 5 minutes without getting nervous," Apple Bloom said smiling.

Applejack didn't even look at her sister, she was right, after they became friends again Applejack was more sensitive when it came to Rainbow Dash, she knew she liked her friend with multicolored hair for a long time, but now it was hard to keep calm.

"You've got to tell her sometime, or you'll miss your chance," said Apple Bloom.

Applejack didn't respond again, and kept her focus on the road, not wanting to think about Rainbow Dash at the moment.

(This romance has to move forward, otherwise Applejack will die a virgin) thought Apple Bloom.

After arriving home, Applejack could rest, Big Mac had done all her chores, but she continued to think about Rainbow Dash, a little worried about her decision to be a fighter.

(She's not weak, but she's SO impulsive and reckless... what if she wants to fight someone much bigger than her? What if she pisses someone off and ends up getting hurt because of it? What if she-) Applejack's thought was interrupted by her cell phone vibrating.

Applejack takes out her cell phone and answers the call.

Rarity

Hi Applejack, how are you?

Applejack

Hi Rarity, I'm fine, thanks for asking.

Rarity

I wanted to ask you a question, what do you think about the idea of Rainbow Dash being a boxer? You know that sometimes she can take things too seriously.

Applejack

Yes, I know, but I also know that she won't change her mind.

Rarity

True... but do you know what she was talking about with Spitfire? Could Pinki have been right and the two of them-

Applejack

NO! She was just trying to convince Rainbow Dash to come back to the soccer team.

Rarity

And what did she decide?

Applejack

She'll come back, at least she'll take the test, she said it can help her get a scholarship since... well she's dumb.

Rarity

So she's going to box and play football?

Applejack

Yes, I hope it works out, I can't help but be worried.

Rarity

Well, let's let her start this all first and then talk to her if something's wrong.

Applejack

Yes... I'll go with her to the gym later to watch her first workout.

Rarity

So it will almost be a meeting.

Applejack

Yes, a date in a place full of sweaty people punching bags, and where I sit and watch Rainbow Dash try to fight a man twice her size.

Rarity

Pfft... true, well I have to finish some things here, make sure she doesn't get into trouble on the first day.

Applejack

Of course, that's why I want to go first.

Rarity

Goodbye.

Applejack

Goodbye.

After ending the call Applejack sighed, she went to take a shower and change clothes, before going to get Rainbow Dash, she put on a white shirt, an orange coat with an apple print on the back, black pants, and brown shoes, and warned her family before leaving, after a few minutes she parked in front of Rainbow Dash's house, who was wearing a simple outfit, a white shirt with a cloud and lightning bolt print with the colors of a rainbow, black leggings, and blue sneakers with white laces, she also had a different backpack than the one she took to school.

"Hi," Rainbow Dash said with a slight smile.

"Hey... are you excited?" Applejack asked with a smile.

"A little, maybe that will help get me out of my boredom" said Rainbow Dash getting into the truck and sitting down.

"Just be careful," Applejack said.

"Okay, I'll be careful," Rainbow Dash said, putting on her seatbelt.

It didn't take long for them to arrive, it was a decent sized gym, painted red, with a black sign, with white letters saying "Iron Fist Gym", when they entered they saw what it was like, there were already people getting ready to train, Applejack noticed that it seemed like everyone was strong, muscular men and women, but Rainbow Dash seemed indifferent, and then a man approached the two.

"Hello, my name is Iron Head, but you can call me Iron, what can I do for you?" asked Iron, he was a tall, muscular man, with dark skin, white hair, blue eyes, wearing a black tank top and red shorts.

"It's for boxing training," Rainbow Dash replied.

"So you two want to train here," Iron said smiling.

"No, just her," Applejack said, pointing at Rainbow Dash.

Iron looked at the two of them in surprise.

"Really? You look like you have a good body for a fighter," Iron said.

It was true, Applejack was a tall and strong girl, due to good genetics and constant muscular effort.

"Yeah, she has a nice body," Rainbow Dash said with a smile.

Applejack just stares at Rainbow Dash, holding back the urge to yell or hit her for the double entendre, but deciding to ignore it for now.

"So you're the one who wants to train here?" Iron asks Rainbow Dash.

"Yes," Rainbow Dash replied.

"And why do you want to box? For health? Do you want to become a professional boxer? For self-defense?" Iron asked.

"For fun" Rainbow Dash replied.

"Oh... right, I thought there would be a deeper reason, but fun is a good reason, well, you can take a free trial today" Iron said.

"That's great," Rainbow Dash said.

"Do you have any experience with boxing?" Iron asked.

"...well, I know the basics," Rainbow Dash said.

"Okay, we're going to get started, do you have gloves? Bandage or mouth guard?" Iron asked.

"Yes, everything is here in my backpack, I also have other clothes to train in" said Rainbow Dash showing her backpack.

"You can change over there," Iron said, pointing to the women's locker room.

"Okay, will you wait for me here Applejack?" asked Rainbow Dash.

"Yes, I really want to see your training," Applejack replied.

Rainbow Dash went to the locker room, the person watching that then put on two black boxing gloves, after a few minutes Rainbow Dash comes out of the locker room, wearing another black leggin pants, black sports bra, white bandages, and she was wearing her sneakers, her hair was tied up, and she was holding two white boxing gloves.

"How do I look?" Rainbow Dash asked Applejack.

"hoooot... I mean! It's hot in here, oh but you turned out okay I guess..." Applejack said nervously and red-faced.

"Alright, now let's start training" said Iron.

"apologies for the delay"

Applejack and Rainbow Dash are surprised, because the person who arrived was none other than Gilda.

"It can't be..." Applejack said in disbelief.

Gilda then noticed the two, and glared at Rainbow Dash angrily, Rainbow Dash looked on indifferently for a second before turning her attention back to Iron.

"You're late Gilda, I thought you wouldn't even show up anymore" said Iron.

"I had some unforeseen events," said Gilda, approaching and standing next to Rainbow Dash.

Applejack was worried about what might happen, but then the training started, everyone did what Iron said, she noticed that Rainbow Dash replicated the movements easily.

(Looks like she has a talent for it) Applejack thought with a smile.

And then Iron went to the punching bag and demonstrated some blows. Applejack didn't pay much attention to the explanation, but she heard something about punching the liver, solar plexus, and jaw. The punches seemed pretty strong, and everyone started practicing the moves. Rainbow Dash and Gilda had to do a "double" with Rainbow Dash holding the punching bag while Gilda hit.

(Why did Rainbow Dash agree to be her partner?) thought Applejack worriedly.

As expected, Gilda hit the punching bag, aggressively, and with a lot of force, to Applejack's surprise, and Gilda's frustration, Rainbow Dash who was behind the punching bag, while holding it, didn't seem to have any problems with the blows, in fact she didn't even move from her spot, and then it was their turn to switch, Gilda would hold the punching bag and Rainbow Dash would hit it.

"Is it supposed to hit hard?" asked Rainbow Dash.

"Of course," said Gilda, irritated and tired.

"Okay, I'll hit you a little hard," Rainbow Dash said, preparing a punch.

Gilda had to grab tightly, because Rainbow Dash's punch was insanely strong, almost knocking her down, she didn't have time to stabilize herself, because Rainbow Dash hit the punching bag with great force and speed, leaving everyone impressed.

(Wow, Rainbow Dash is so much stronger than she was before...) Applejsck thought in awe.

Rainbow Dash finished with one last punch that made Gilda drop the punching bag and fall backwards onto the floor.

"ugh..." Gilda grunted in pain.

She opened her eyes and saw Rainbow Dash extending her hand.

"Sorry, I didn't hold back enough," Rainbow Dash said.

Gilda growled, slapped Rainbow Dash's hand away and stood up on her own. Some more time passed and it was time for sparring, and Rainbow Dash and Gilda were going to fight. They were both wearing a helmet and mouth guard.

"Remember girls, this is a friendly workout, don't overdo it" Iron warned.

"Okay" Rainbow Dash said.

Gilda took an offensive stance, and glared at Rainbow Dash, who had her guard up, but seemed calm and even distracted.

"Alright, let's begin!" Iron exclaimed.

Gilda began charging towards Rainbow Dash, trying to hit her with a jab, Rainbow Dash dodged, then tried an uppercut, but Rainbow Dash avoided it by taking a step back.

(damn, she's too fast) thought Gilda frustrated.

Jab

Rainbow Dash dodged

Cross

Rainbow Dash blocked

Hook

Rainbow Dash walked away

No matter what Gilda did, Rainbow Dash always dodged or blocked, and she didn't change that expression, everyone could see that Gilda was getting more and more irritated, and attacked with more strength and speed, but less care, and that made them worried.

"Gilda, remember this is just training," Iron said, but Gilda didn't listen.

An irritated Gilda tried something different, a high kick towards Rainbow Dash's face.

"Rainbow," Applejack exclaimed worriedly.

But before being hit, Rainbow Dash blocked with her forearm, and for the first time her expression became serious, she moved the arm she used to block, pushing Gilda's leg and almost knocking her down, Gilda could see Rainbow Dash preparing a punch...

And everything went dark...

When she opened her eyes, Gilda realized that she was still in the gym, more precisely lying on a bench, she felt pain in her jaw, and also a headache.

"Oh, he's finally awake," Iron said, coming closer.

Gilda looked around and realized that there were only the two of them.

"You were knocked out, and you were like that for three hours, I even thought about taking you to the hospital, how are you feeling?" Iron asked, sitting next to Gilda.

Gilda didn't answer, remembering her sparring with Rainbow Dash, in the past Gilda was stronger, Rainbow Dash was always fast and agile, but this was far beyond what it was before, and again Rainbow Dash beat her with just one punch.

"Rainbow Dash told me why you guys fought," Iron said.

Gilda fell silent again.

"I know I can't get involved in your life outside of here, but I advise you to control your anger, you could have seriously hurt someone, instead of fighting you could try to be friends again, that way, you'll be alone" said Iron.

Gilda remained silent, Iron sighed and stood up.

"Just think about what I told you," Iron said.

Gilda got up, grabbed her things and left, with many things to think about, Rainbow Dash had gotten her friends back, was stronger than her, and treated her with indifference.

(I'm already alone...) thought Gilda.

Meanwhile, Rainbow Dash was in her room with Applejack, who was going to sleep there that night, and she was showing a manga to her friend from the farm.

"Seriously? You read a manga about a guy who trained a lot and beats everyone with one punch, then you trained a lot, and now you beat everyone with one punch?" Applejack asked smiling.

"Well, I had nothing better to do, so it helped distract me," Rainbow Dash defended herself.

"Okay, just be careful you don't go bald," Applejack said.

Well, things were changing, Rainbow Dash had changed, but Applejack could see that she still kept some of her personality, she wasn't as talkative or sociable as she was before, and she still seemed distant, but Applejack would close that distance.

"Want something to eat? There's pizza in the fridge," Rainbow Dash said.

"Sure," said Applejack.

And then Rainbow Dash left the room, and Applejack looked at that manga that had been very useful to her friend, with a smile on her face.

Author's Note

Hi, sorry for the delay in publishing another chapter, I was doing some things last year, I also have fanfics on other accounts, but this year I'll start publishing frequently again.

This chapter was already being written since September, but I ended up stopping writing and only remembered recently, so I finished it.

Please comment what you thought of this chapter, and what you think of the fanfic.