I have stood for time out of mind, but it is the recent time that calls to my awareness, that brings true meaning to my existence.
I have watched over Applejack as she has grown from the smallest child to a grown woman. But as I have watched over her, she has tended to all of us.
The time has come for me to repay her for her kindness. The time has come for me to be there for her to see to her greatest needs.
The day I become something new.

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Anthro ponies

Edit: This story now has a sequel, called Heart of the Orchard.