Feel the Music

Chapter 3: Acceptance

Apple Bloom's POV

"Where are we going, Apple Bloom?" Scootaloo demanded. "I thought you said we were going to see Rainbow Dash! Why would she be at a library?" She said the word “library” as if it were a disease or something.

"What?! I thought you said we were going to see Rarity!" Sweetie Belle yelled in her squeaky voice.

"Well, they're both gonna be there," I promised. It wasn't a lie. I had....erm...overheard Pinkie Pie telling Fluttershy that everyone was meeting at the library because my sister had an announcement. I wanted to know what it was!

Scootaloo sighed. "Okay. Then why are we climbing up to the window?"

I grinned. "Because we don't want them knowing we're here!" We continued climbing until we reached a branch just outside the window. Rainbow Dash was  moving to sit on the ground and Twilight started talking.

"Well, looks like we're all here now. Go ahead Applejack."

"Apple Bloom, why are we—" Sweetie began.

"Shh! Ah wanna hear this!" I hissed, cutting her off. We continued watching, my friends finally allowing their curiosity to take over. Applejack stood up and sighed.

"Well, as y'all know, ah gathered y'all her 'cuz ah got an announcement fer ya. Ah need y'all ta promise me that ya won't treat me no different or judge me none. Promise?" They all crossed their hearts and she continued. We leaned forward in anticipation. "Okay... well, today ah realized sumthin' 'bout mahself that ah hadn't ever considered could be a possibility before." She took a deep breath and we pressed our faces against the window."Ah'm a fillyfooler."

Huh. Wasn't expecting that one. I thought it would have something to do with her liking Rainbow Dash, not with her being a... whatever in Equestria a fillyfooler is! Hmm...what is a fillyfooler?

Next to me, Scootaloo gasped. "No way! Her, too?"

"What in Equestria are ya sayin', Scoots? What's a fillyfooler, an’ how do ya know what one o' them things are, anyway?" I questioned.

She looked at me with a serious expression. "Apple Bloom, I know what a fillyfooler is because I heard somepony say it and asked Rainbow Dash what it meant."

"Well, what does it mean then?" I asked impatiently.

"It means that Applejack likes mares," Scootaloo said.

My brows furrowed. "Ah already know that! If she didn't like mares, why would she be friends with 'em?"

Scootaloo sighed and Sweetie Belle shared a confused glance with me. "No. It means she likes mares... like... she wants to date them and kiss them and stuff." She shuddered and said, "Ew. Kissing is grody."

At that, I grinned. I now knew all I needed to know. If my sister likes mares, then I could be right about her liking Rainbow Dash! "Did Rainbow Dash say if she was one?"

Scootaloo blushed. "I wasn't supposed to tell anypony, but... yeah, she is. She told me when I asked her what they were."

I grinned wider. Perfect. Gesturing in the direction of our clubhouse, I said, "C'mon, Crusaders. We got some plannin' ta do."

Rainbow's POV

"Ah'm a filly fooler."

My heart stopped. My legs shook. I felt paralyzed, like if I moved, I'd wake up and this would all be a dream. Applejack likes mares? That means I actually have a chance with her! I sat there for I don't know how long just taking it all in. I checked her out as the same words ran through my head over and over like a mantra. I have a chance with her. I have a chance with her. I HAVE A CHANCE WITH HER!

Best. Day. EVER!

Applejack's POV

For a few minutes, everything was silent. I was overcome with sudden worry. Why did I just assume that they'd accept me? I know they're my friends, but this is so... well, they probably think it's wrong! I gulped loudly, snapping them all out of their shock.

Pinkie was the first one to say anything. "Applejack..." I waited nervously as she hesitated. Then she grinned and practically screamed, "YES! I KNEW THAT WAS YOUR ANNOUNCEMENT! YOU OWE ME TEN BITS, RARITY! WOOO!"

My eyes widened in shock. "Huh?"

They all smiled and laughed. "Pinkie and Rarity had a bet going. Pinkie said your announcement would have something to do with this. Rarity thought it had something to do with a special somepony," Twilight explained. I blushed. Rarity thought I had a special somepony? Why? Oh, whatever, who cares!

"So...y'all aren't disgusted or offended or nuthin'?" I questioned.

"Oh, no," Fluttershy whispered sweetly. "We've actually known for a while. Probably longer than you did. We were just waiting for you to tell us."

I smiled a watery smile. "Really?"

Rarity nodded. "Of course, darling. We're your friends. We love you no matter what!"

I couldn't hold it in anymore. A tear rolled down my cheek. "Aww, c'mere y'all!"

They all gave me hugs and we all laughed together. I felt amazing. Nothing could ruin how I felt at that moment. Or so I thought.

"Well, we really should be going. It was a pleasure!" And with that Rarity, Fluttershy, and Pinkie Pie left.

"Uh, hey, Twi? Where's Spike?" I asked her.

"Oh, yes! I forgot the Princess wanted me to go to Canterlot today! I sent Spike ahead so I could hear your announcement. Bye!" She left without giving me the chance to say anything.

I turned around and saw Rainbow still sitting there, a look of shock on her face. I noticed that she hadn't moved since my big reveal. Does she not accept me?  Is it too much for her to handle? Why the hell is she just sitting there? My heart dropped. Is she going to hate me now? Did i just lose my best friend? Good mood ruined.

"Uhm, Sugarcube?" I waved my hoof in front of her face and she shook her head, snapping out of her reverie.

"Oh, sorry AJ! I got lost in thought... heh ..." She rubbed her neck nervously. I gave her a confused look, and she smiled. "I'm sorry I didn't say anything when the others were still here... I just..." She sighed. "Look, there's something I need to tell you."