Get clean 2, the scrubbing
Epilogue
Previous ChapterOne month later
As Ponyville was going about their day, Applejack was at the market, who was surprisingly clean this time, was selling her apples to her customers.
Recently, though, more and more customers have been coming to her stand as of late, and they've noticed Applejack's smell. Her new apple smell was attractive for her customers , and sales have increased by several folds.
The secret? The next after the dance, Applejack asked about soap they used on her. And she was surprised at what she heard. "Darling, I know you're not a fan of my personal soap. So, I asked for some special apple scented soap to keep your signature apple scent,...without all the gram and gunk you get on the farm. No offense, Darling."
Applejack then smelled the soap and liked the smell as she then looked at Rarity's normal soap and asked, "Rare, I appreciate ya taking me into consideration, but I have to ask. What kind of fancy soap do you use? It's really strong for my nose."
"Oh! That's my homemade brand of soap. I make my own because the scent I desire should be my own signature secnt. Just like how my fashion has its own signature style."
"Well... I got to ask ya. What KIND of scent are you using anyhow?"
Rarity giggled as she then gave a small look as she said, "Delicious gems~"
Applejack then snapped out of her flashback as she recalled what happened next. She then asked Rarity to order more of the soap if she promised to NEVER do that again. Rarity agreed and ordered more soup for her humbled friend.
Now, customers didn't have the disgusted look on their faces anymore, and they were willing to buy more apples and other products from her. 'You know, maybe being clean has its perks after all.'
She then was to close up shop, then a familiar voice rang out and said, "Hey A.J!" Applejack turned around and saw Spike in front of her stand. When she saw him, her mind immediately made her start apologizing, as her guilt was still there and stronger then ever.
"Spike! I'm awful sorry about my actions to you last mouth! I didn't mean to cover you in mud and ruined your tux! I should've let my anger get the best me like that, but can you forgive his silly little pony for her awful mistake? "
Spike was taken aback by her sudden apology. But it did make him feel good that she was willing to properly apologize to her as he says, "It's ok A.J. I forgave you long ago. I know you didn't mean it on purpose. Beside, we both got something out of this. Me and the girls got payback, and you got a coltfriend out of the prank."
Applejack blushed as she recalled her night at the Ponyville gala. She and Thunderlane were in an very awkward spot.
Thunderlane admitted that this wasn't ideal, but decided to talk to Applejack about their break up. He admitted that he wasn't exactly a gentlemen back then, and apologized for storming off and regretting not being talking it out with her.
Applejack looked back and admitted that she could've been more patient with him on that night and regretted her attitude toward him that day too.
To her surprise, he revealed that he still had feelings for her after all this time. He said if he could, he would treat her like a princess and even work on the farm as a farm hand.
Applejack was surprised, as she also still had lingering feeling for Thunderlane as well. The both of them kissed, as the two rekindled their love for each other. And danced the night away.
Applejack blushed during her daydream as she shook her head and asked "Umm, well, how was YOUR time during the Ponyville gala? Was it a fun time?"
Spike blushed as he recalled the gala from last month as he heard a heavenly familiar voice behind him as a pair of white hoofs covered his eyes. "Surprise, Spikey-wikey~"
Applejack blinked in surprise as she saw her oldest friend, cover Spike's eyes and gave him a love struck stare. Oh, she knew that look on her all too well. "Heh. So, ya are FINALLY together, are ya? It was about time if you asked me."
Rarity blushed at her best friends comment, panicked a bit as she said "W-What do you-"
"Rare, I've seen the hearts in your eyes. You've had dinner with him on multiple occasions, snuggled by the fire during winter, I've seen the secret shrine you made of Spike in your room."
Rarity blushed and panicked as Spike blushed like crazy after hearing this. "APPLEJACK! I told you that in confidence!"
Applejack gave a smug look as she felt proud of herself for getting a bit of payback on Rarity.
Spike, while embarrassed that Rarity had a shrine of him, wasn't weirded out by it. The ponys at the crystal empire had actually made a few of them in his honor after he helped save them.
Thankfully, the still awkward air was broken by loud far away yell, saying "Incoming!"
A rainbow blur came from the distance, as Spike, Rarity, and Applejack were about to jump for cover. Surprisingly, there wasn't a powerful gust of wind blowing them over. Instead, they saw Rainbow dash gracefully land in front of them.
"Hello darling, what a graceful entrance. Have you been practicing Rainbow dash?"
"Well, you know. Even a awesome pony like me can show some grace once in a while."
Rainbow dash then looked at Spike and gave a flirty smile. She walked walked up to him, who was blushing, and said "Hey there Romeo~ how are ya?"
Rainbow dash then kissed Spike on his left cheek as he blushed a bright red and said "I-I'm doing f-fine Dashie. Thanks."
Rarity giggled at the dragon's reaction as she then told Rainbow dash, "Now Rainbow, no need to fluster him just yet. We still need to wait-"
"For me?" Rarity jumped a bit as Twilight teleported behind her as she walked to Spike's right side and said "Thanks for waiting Spike. Your so sweet." She then kissed his right cheek, making his blush a brighter red.
Applejack then gave a confusing look as Rarity wrapped her forearms around Spike and said "Now that we're all here, I believe we're ready for our date, yes?" She then kissed Spike on his forehead as Spike's head blushed a deep red as he said "How am I the luckiest dragon ever?"
Rarity,Rainbow, and Twilight smiled at Spike's reaction as Applejack was lost and confused at the exchange that was happening. She then decided to ask "Hold on, what in tarnation is happening right now?! Why are all three of you acting all lovey-dovey with Spike all of a sudden. I mean, Rarity I get, But since when did Rainbow dash and Twilight had a crush on Spike?!" She looked at Spike's direction and said "No offense sugercube."
"None taken A.J."
Rarity then realized that what's been going on had been a secret to avoid any interruptions during dates. So she began to simply explain. "Well daring. I guess it'll be fine if your the first to know. You see, Spike, Rainbow dash, Twilight and I are...a herd. We're together now."
Applejack mouth hanged down as she heard the news. She's never seen a herd in real life, but has heard about them from Granny Smith.
In fact, she learned that Granny Smith was actually a part of a herd herself a few hundred years ago. But left with her parents when they wanted to spread the apple family name across equestria.
Now, she's having a idea. Would Thunderlane want to be a part of a herd? And who would she ask to join? Maybe Fluttershy and Pinkie pie would be a good idea since, even though their a couple, they probably wouldn't mind being in a herd if Applejack asked. She'll have to talk about that with them later on.
"Heh, Well I'll be. I never expected you four to be a herd together. But I'll admit. Yall are cuter together then a family of bunnies...who aren't Angel bunny."
They all laughed as Spike snuggled together with his three mare-friends, as they talked with Applejack and bought the last of her apples for lunch, as Spike planned to make dinner for his beautiful herd.
He smiled and looked at Applejack and Smiled at her. To think this all started because they got Applejack, to get clean.
Author's Note
And that wad Get clean two!
Special thanks to ocalhoun for giving to the ok to make this sequel.
As well as superfun giving me the idea for making these two bonus chapters!
Hope it was a fun ride, and all see you all in the next story!