The rain continued to beat down on Twilight's house. It didn't seem at all like it was going to let up. Twilight, Fluttershy, and Rainbow Dash all sat in a circle discussing the details of how they were going to go about telling the others.

"We should have Pinkie give invitations to a party. Then we can break the news there to them. That should work....right?" Rainbow Dash said. Her voice was dripping with uncertainty.

Twilight replied, "It could work. Maybe. I think we should go to a completely different place all together. Then the girls wouldn't know what to expect. They could prepare themselves for something absurd. What do you think we should do Fluttershy?"

Fluttershy looked down and mumbled something to herself. She then gave her suggestion. "I think we should go to Sweet Apple Acres....I mean....if that's okay with you.....I mean Applejack is the one who needs to hear this most...." The last part of what Fluttershy went unheard. This was due to the frantic dashing around of the rainbow maned pegasus. The rain had finally let up.

"Well girls, I guess we'd better get going. Just stay calm and collected and you'll be fine. There's no way that the girls won't accept you two. I mean look at how cute you two look! Anyway, let's go." Twilight was optimistic as always.

The ground of Sweet Apple Acres was a total wreck. Big Macintosh and Applejack were trying their best to repair the soil. While her body was focused on the task at hand, her mind was elsewhere. Thoughts of a certain rainbow maned pegasus filled the spaces of her mind. 'Why do ah keep holdin' this from her? Ah should just tell her...but what will she say? What if she doesn't feel that away about me? Ah guess there's only one way to find out. I'll tell her today.' With that, she decided to invite all her friends over to the barn to have a picnic. That way it wouldn't arouse suspicion.

'An invitation to a picnic from Applejack? Heeeeeeey, she's stealing my job. It's my job to throw parties! Oh well. I'll make some delicious cupcakes and bring party games and...um....CAKE! Of course we have to have cake I mean why wouldn't we have a party without cake? I must be losing my mind! I haven't been this crazy since...ever! Or have I? Am I a spy without even knowing it?! I mean...this could be a serious problem! It's like this one time when......

'Oh how delightful! This will be splendid. Unless I were to get my dress dirty. That would be the Worst. Possible. Thing.
Either way, I should bring something. How about some raincoats due to the dreadful rain? Yes that would be fabulous.

As Twilight, Rainbow, and Fluttershy exited the Library, they saw the mailmare deliver a letter. 'I wonder who that could be from?' When Twilight opened the letter up, it read: URGENT! DO NOT THROW AWAY! Hey Twilight, I was wondering if you wanted to drop by and have a picnic with me and the rest of the girls? It'd be fun, after all this rain has kept us from talking to each other for a while. Anyway, I'd really appreciate it if you came.

Always your friend,

AJ

P.S. Please make sure Rainbow comes too. Don't tell the girls about this but, I have a "thing" for Rainbow Dash. I wanted to tell ya'll this but I was scared. I'll fill you in more when you're here.

P.S.S Don't tell Rainbow. Please.

"Hey Twi, what's the letter say?" asked Rainbow, she saw Twilight's face screw up while reading the letter

"Huh? Oh it says Applejack wants us to go to Sweet Apple Acres for a picnic. How convenient." Twilight tried her best lying voice. "Yup, that's all it says, nothing else!"

"Ooookay, well let's go then." Rainbow was starting to feel nauseous. The thought of confessing about her relationship made her head spin. All Fluttershy could think about was how bad this would go. She saw the letter and read it over her shoulder.

'Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear. This is going to be bad. Very bad.'

As everpony started to arrive at Applejack's, Rainbow Dash was feeling more and more like throwing up. The uncertainty was welling up inside her and she thought she was going to explode.

"Alright everypony! Before we begin, Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash have something to say. The floor's all yours girls." And with that, Twilight stepped back and sat down.

Fluttershy urged Rainbow up and towards the front of the table. All eyes fell on the pair. Time seemed frozen as Rainbow Dash searched for the words she had been planning to say at this moment. To her surprise, Fluttershy started to speak. "Hello girls, I'm sure you're all wondering why we are up here. Well.....Rainbow and I are up here.....because....well....it'd be easier if I showed you." At that moment, Fluttershy walked over to Rainbow Dash, lifted her head in her hoof and kissed her deeply. She then stood by her and draped her wing over Rainbow. "Rainbow Dash and I love each other. We've been in a relationship for about 2 weeks. I'm sorry we didn't tell you earlier, but we were scared. We were scared that you wouldn't approve of us. I feel silly for thinking such a thing. I just hope you girls can accept this and it won't cause any problems in our friendship." Fluttershy then walked Rainbow to her seat and sat in her own.

Rarity and Pinkie Pie sat, digesting the words that were just said. It was completely silent. After several minutes of silence, Applejack stood up slowly and walked out of the barn. Nobody stopped her. Nobody said anything. They just let her walk. Only until Rainbow Dash went after Applejack did the others even stir.

'Oh dear. I knew this wouldn't be good.'

Applejack was crying. For the first time since her parents death she was crying. She made it as far as five miles away from Ponyville before Rainbow Dash caught up with her.

"Applejack! Wait up! Hey! Slow down!" Rainbow Dash shouted but it seemed like Applejack didn't hear her. She finally decided to just fly and tackle her to get her attention. In a matter of seconds, Rainbow Dash collided with AJ and sent them summer-salting over the grass. Rainbow looked into Applejack's eyes and saw all the pain and tears that were there.

"Applejack.....what's wrong?"

Author's Note

If you see any mistakes let me know. Also any suggestions are welcome! Sorry for the long wait. I plan on updating more regularly now. But as we know, plans tend to go wrong. Anyway, enjoy!