PonWolf: the Ascension

Thus far, the Six hadn't told each other of what had happened to them. Some because they weren't sure how to express it (Applejack and Rainbow Dash... Pinkie Pie to a lesser extent), some because they were mortified by what they'd done (Fluttershy and Rarity). One because she didn't know exactly what happened after the first part (Twilight).

With that being said, Fluttershy was the first to crack. She needed to tell somepony. And when you wanted an Honest and impartial opinion, the first Pony you would go to is Applejack. As a bonus, she could be professional about it. If you asked her to keep a secret, she would do her possible to keep it that way.

To wit, she was headed toward Sweet Apple Acres, to do just that. Naturally she was a bit nervous about doing this, but that's to be expected. IOt was a pretty touchy topic. And shy is in her name; Come on. However, to be fair, she wasn't feelig nearly as shy as she used to. In the past, she'd probably just confide in her animal friends, but they couldn't help her with this one. But, i digress.

Anyway, considering that the trees were full of fruit -as they often were-, she knew just where to look for her friend.

Sure enough, Applejack was doing her typical job. As Fluttershy approached, Applejack had just finished... punching? one of the trees, knocking the fruit into the waiting baskets. She wiped her brow as the shy mare approached. She wasn't even breathing hard, thanks to her... internal double-edged sword.

Fluttershy waved as she approached. "Hello, Applejack!"

The gamboge mare smiled warmly. A friendly face. "Greetin's 'Shy. What can Ah do ya for?"

Some portion of Fluttershy wanted to say "50 bits". She internally put her hooves over her mouth. "Can you keep a secret?" she queried, though she knew the answer very well.

Cert'nly 'Shy." She moved over to the next tree and flipped over a couple of the baskets, seating herself on one. "Tell me all 'bout it."

Fluttershy, seating herself on the upturned basket, related her encounter to Applejack, who seemed to becomme more concerned as she went on. "No wunner ya came ta me." she said. "If Ah'm ta be honest -An' that's kinda mah thang-, Ah had a similar 'xperience on the last full moon. An' iff'n it happened ta the both'o us, Ah'll eat mah hat if it ain't happened to our other friends too." 'Fortunately we have other hats.'

Fluttershy gave a confused half smile. "That's kind of comforting and worrying at the same time."

"Tell me 'bout it." Applejack concurred.

"If you don't mind me asking, what's with the new harvesting method? If you don't mind me asking."

By way of explanation, Applejack pointed to one of the trees, which Fluttershy soon noticed had a crack running through it.

"First tree. Since mah first change, Ah'm stronger than before. In a lot o' ways. A tad bit TOO strong. So Ah've been takin' ta just punchin' 'em instead." She paused. "Care ta help? It might take yer mind offa thangs an' as Granny says, "Many hands make light work"."

Fkuttershy smiled widely. "You know what? Why not?"