A Maidens Heart Torn Asunder

Author's Notes: Sorry about the massive wait again guys... But real life comes first, and I put the 'Pro' in procrastination... That and Skyrim, Company of Heros: Tales of Valor Blitkrieg Mod, and World of Tanks has kept me occupied... I have 60 freaking Updates I need to read and over 100 stories in my read later list. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this chapter. Shit is getting real in the Rainbow x Jason situation. Also, if you want the next chapter to be a brief expansion on what happens between Rainbow and Applejack, let me know in the comments.

Shout Outs: There will be no shout out for first last chapter as the comments were erased. Thanks to Johnson, Nightmare, and a friend of mine for pre-reading. As per usual, if you spot any errors, point them out for a thank you in the next shout out section.

Chapter 16

A Maidens Heart Torn Asunder

You walk out of the Boutique and start trotting off towards Sugar Cube Corner. Strangely enough, they served Ice Cream. It reminded you of a Baskin Robins and a Dunken Doughnuts store combination thing. Only these doughnuts kicked ass. Sweetie Belle was riding on your back on the way to the store. Why? Because she asked.

You had a slight skip in your step to make the ride a little more interesting for her. She couldn’t stop giggling as she bounced around on your back while hanging on to your neck. You couldn’t help but smile at her laughter. It was such a sweet sound really. A peaceful sound that calms your soul for some reason.

“Hey Sweetie Belle, what kind of flavors do you want? Sugarcube Corner is coming up in the distance,” You started walking normally for a while so she could think about it. Kinda hard to think when you’re being tossed around. “Remember, I said two scoops.”

“You remembered! I was worried you’d say you didn’t remember saying that or something and I’d only get one scoop.”

“Silly filly. I wouldn’t do that. My promises would mean nothing if I broke so much as one. Wouldn’t they? At the very least they’d leave you feeling disappointed. Me saying I promise would translate into me not doing whatever it is I’m promising. Disappointing people is not something I like to do. Err… Ponies.”

“I suppose you have a point Uncle Jason…”

You let out a single hearty ‘Ha’ “Suppose? I know I do. How would you feel if I broke my promise to get you two scoops of ice cream? You’d be disappointed and a little sad right?” She nodded. “Now imagine if I promised to say… Help you with your homework, and I didn’t. As a result of me not helping you couldn’t finish it all on time, and you got an F. That’d make you both sad and mad that I didn’t help you right?”

“Okay, I see what you’re saying. Breaking promises is a bad thing.”

“Very bad. Now what kind of ice cream do you want?”

“Vanilla and Mint!”

“They have mint? Hell yeah! That’s my favorite ice cream flavor!” You were suddenly much more excited to hear the bells on the entrance to Sugarcube Corner. It’s been a long time since you‘ve had some ice cream and you couldn’t wait to get your favorite flavor.

Pinkie was working the counter today. “Hey Pinkie! How are you doing today?”

Pinkie turn to look at you and threw on her usually large smile. “Hiya Jason! I’m doing super duper! Thanks for asking! What can I do for you both today?”

Just as you were about to answer, two other fillies walked in. One was orange with a vibrant purple mane. The other was cream colored with a light red mane. Well, lightish. It was Scootaloo and Apple Bloom. You know what they look like. If not, why have you read this far into this story?

Anyway, Apple Bloom and Scootaloo walked into Sugar Cube Corner. They were arguing about something, you heard the word catapult though… Which made you wonder. And worry. How could a medieval siege weapon be known on Equestria?

“Hey Apple Bloom, Scootaloo. What are you two doing here?” You asked. You know the answer should be fairly obvious, but you’ve been wrong before.

The two looked at you both, and said in unison. “Hi Jason and Sweetie Belle! We are here to get some ice cream.”

Sweetie Belle was looking at Scootaloo rather intently, and had a slight pink color on her cheeks. ‘You little player you… Guess I better play Cupid for a little while’ “So you girls are getting some ice cream eh? Why don’t you both join us? My treat.”

The two filly’s smiles got even bigger. “Ya mean it Mr. Jason?” Apple Bloom asked.

“Well that’d be a cruel joke, so yes. I do. Double scoops for everypony! Go ahead girls, tell Pinkie what you want.” As the girls made their orders, you went ahead and set Sweetie Belle down. With speed that shouldn’t be possible for anyone without magic except for Pinkie, she dished out their ice cream.

Once all the ice cream was dished out you went ahead and told them to go on outside and play while they ate their ice cream. You turned to Pinkie. “Hey Pinkie, I only really brought enough for me and Sweetie Belle. Can I owe you a few bits?”

Pinkie giggled at you. “Of course you can silly! I know you’re good for it!”

“Thanks Pinkie, I owe you one.”

“Tell you what, you let Dashie down easy, and we’ll call it even.”

“Uh… Okay…?”

“You’ll see…” Pinkie said, her hair losing some of its luster. You were left to your now confused thoughts as you left the shop. You weren’t left wondering for long however, as a certain pegasus dropped in.

“Hey Rainbow, how’s it hangin’?”

“Same ol’ same ol’. Hey, I need to talk to you… Got a minute? Maybe two?” Rainbow didn’t sound as sure as she usually does. That combined with what Pinkie said filled you with dread.

“Sure I can talk. I just sent Sweetie Belle and the rest of the girls off to play with their ice cream cones. We should have plenty of time to talk. What’s the matter?” You had a good idea what the matter is. But you hoped to whatever it is Celestia and Luna looked to it wasn’t what you thought…

Despite the fact your relationship with Rarity went public, Rainbow never really stopped flirting with you. She never really pushed too hard, but it wasn’t hard to see she had some kind of feelings for you. “Follow me please Jason. I don’t want other ponies eavesdropping…”

‘There it is again…’ You thought to yourself. ‘That weakness in her voice… I’m not going to like this. Not at all.’ Rainbow stretched out her wings, and with a single flap was airborne. You opened your wings and gave chase. She was leading you to a cloud floating high above Ponyville. Presumably one of her many nap clouds she kept stashed all over the skies of Ponyville. In case of nap cloud emergences.

Rainbow settled in on the cloud, and you took a seat next to her. “Okay Rainbow. No one could possibly over hear us up here. What’s on your mind?”

Rainbow looked over to the horizon. The wind blowing her mane gently in the breeze. You needed to learn that cloud walking spelling for Rarity. This would make one hell of a polaroid. Rainbow started speaking. “You know, I don’t like giving up. Giving up is like quitting, and that means you lost without putting up a good fight.

“Ever since you came to Ponyville, I always thought there was something about you. Something I felt I could depend on. Something I could trust. When I acted on it, the day of our little ‘date’, I was hoping, that I might’ve finally found my own special somepony. I don’t let it show, but I’m really lonely.

“Friends aren’t the problem, I have five of the best one’s out there. I want something a little more intimate, ya know what I mean?” At this point she looked over at you, and tears were silently streaming down her face. “It isn’t really a problem for me to find someone to stay the night with. But I want something more than just a one night stand and a killer hangover.

“When I kissed you, I was certain I’d finally found what I’ve been looking for. Then you got sick… I came by to see you every day. Well, sorta… I watched through the window, I don’t like hospitals. I didn’t find out you woke up till after you, uh… Sealed the deal with Rarity… And by then, it was too late. What I thought I had finally managed to find, was gone…

“Ironic if you think about it… I always made fun of Rarity for those girly dreams of hers, about finding a prince charming… Then she goes and actually gets one. I mean an actual freakin’ prince…” She looked away again as a particularly strong breeze blew her mane into her face. She looked away from the wind and raised a hoof to move it out of her face.

Tears were coming down her face in torrents now. “I heard you were getting married. So I’ve come here to tell you something.”

‘Didn’t she bring me here?’

“I’m giving up on you now Jason… I’ve lost… But, I just wanted you to know, that I love you.” With that, she flew off. You were speechless. Somehow, you managed to break a young mare’s heart without saying a word of rejection.

With a heavy sigh, and a heavy heart you jump off the cloud and started to head off to Sweet Apple Acres. Back on earth, loyalty and honesty went hand in hand. You couldn’t have one without the other. So maybe Applejack could help Rainbow Dash. If nothing else, by being a shoulder to cry on.

With Sweet Apple Acres coming into view, you started thinking about how you wanted to break this to Applejack. Last thing you want is her to beat your ass before you assault Blue Blood. You spied Applejack’s older brother working the fields. You circled around in front of him before landing as to avoid startling him.

“Hey Big Mac. How are you today?”

“Ah’m doin’ alright Ah suppose. What can Ah do fer ya?” He was plowing the fields as per usual. Which was odd… Why did the fields always need plowing?

“I’m looking for your sister. Something happened to Rainbow Dash that I am going to inform her about. Nothing bad happened, but something did happen. Tell me Mac, between us, you think Applejack has a thing for Rainbow?”

He seemed to ponder this for a long while before finally speaking. “Between us right?”

“Yeah. Us guys. Pinkie Promise.” You didn’t feel the need to go through the motions, hoping the point would get across.

“Alright, Ah’ll hold ya to that. If Applejack kills me, Ah’ll haunt ya. But not before Ah tell Miss Pie” He looked around making sure there wasn’t anypony around to hear him. “Once, while Ah was comin’ in from uh late night o’ workin’, Ah heard AJ makin’ some weird noises… Then, she squealed real loud, and called out Miss Dash’s name.”

“That’s excellent… This is going to work out better than I had hoped… Big Mac, whatever feelings your sister has bottled up will either be acted on in Rainbow’s time of need, or disproven. Where is she? Your sister that is.”

“Over in tha barn Ah think.” You took off with a quick thanks and head over to the barn to find Applejack. You screwed up the Rainbow Dash thing by hoping she’d just get over it. Shit has gotten real, and you need to fix it.

‘Yes! She’s there!’ Much to your delight she was over in the barn. “Hey Applejack!” You called out. She raised her hat and looked up at you flying in. You landed in front of her with a thud, and kicked up a fair amount of dust. “Applejack Rainbow needs your help, I’ll explain on the way.” Without waiting for much of a response, you encased her in your white magic that for some reason had a purple tint to the edge of it.

“What in tarnation?!” Applejack was caught quite off guard by your sudden arrival and whisking her away that she couldn’t respond right away. “Ah’m flyin’!”

“Yes, being able to levitate you and fly is quite handy. Won’t even rustle your mane. Rarity was quite please with being able to fly. That was a fun night to be sure. Enough about me! Rainbow needs you right now.”

“Is she alright?! What happened to Rainbow?!” You were silent while you thought about how to say this. “Damn it Jason answer me!” Hearing Applejack get this worked up was a good sign for your plan.

“I’ll be blunt then. Rainbow Dash confessed her love for me after she found out I was getting married… Before I could offer any words of comfort, she flew off. She was crying the whole time. She needs somepony’s shoulder to cry on right now. She’s hurting, alone, and maybe scared. Figured you might fit the bill since honesty and loyalty goes hand in hand. Can’t have one without the other.”

At this Applejack blushed. ‘Right on the money.’ “Who said Ah liked Rainbow?!”

“No one did. I implied it a little by saying honesty and loyalty are two sides of the same coin. You said you liked Rainbow. I just went fishing my dear Applejack, and you bit the bait.”

Applejack opened and closed her mouth a few times trying to get her brain to work. She had seen the trap she fell into. Too late of course, and the damage was done. “Where is she then? If she needs mah help, take me to her.”

“There’s a little more to it AJ. Turns out she wants something more than a onetime fling. She wants somepony to love, and somepony to love her. In her time of need like this, you can sweep in and be her knight in shining armor.”

“What does any of this have ta do with Twilight’s brother?”

“It’s an earth thing. Don’t worry about it. It basically means you’ll be her super hero. She might cling to you to heal the wounds I inadvertently tore open in her heart. She needs comfort right now Applejack. She needs you.”

Things were silent for a while until you touched down near the library. You wasted no time in setting Applejack down and briskly trotting up to the door and giving it several quick hard knocks. The door was opened by a confused looking Spike. “Oh, hey Jason! What can I do for you?”

“We need to speak with Twilight.”

“Sure thing. Come on in.” Spike opened the door a little wider granting you both access to the library house thing. As you and Applejack walked in, Spike was seen disappearing upstairs. The few minutes it took Spike to get Twilight were spent in uncomfortable silence.

Thankfully time didn’t actually stop in this awkward ass moment like you were beginning to think because Twilight was finally coming down stairs. “Hello Applejack, Jason. What can I do for you?”

You opened your mouth to speak, but Applejack beat you to it. “We need yer help Twilight. Somethin’ happened and we need a spell so we can fix it.”

‘It has been a little while since I unleashed a little troll… This might be interesting.’ You thought to yourself. Twilight was a little on the dense side of things. While very smart, she was very naïve. “I messed up bad Twilight. We need your help so we can start fixing it.”

At this Twilight started looking a little nervous. “W-what did you, uh, need? Or do?” As much as you’d like to keep leading poor Twilight on like this; there was a mare out there that needed comfort and support.

“I need a tracking spell to help find Rainbow Dash. She found out I was getting married to Rarity, confessed her love in a badass speech that also admitted defeat and before I could say anything she flew off. And she was crying the whole time.”

“Not a problem. I planned ahead for this. I saw that Rainbow was still flirting with you Jason, and I expected something like this to happen. Though it was supposed to have happened months ago.” With that, she levitated a gem off the top of one of her book shelves. “This gem was enchanted using one of Rainbow’s feathers. It’ll point you in the right direction.” So much for her being dense.

“Thanks Twilight. I owe you one. Come on Applejack, let’s go mend a broken heart.” With that you both got up and headed to the door.

“To activate it, just tap on it three times. It’ll only last for an hour, so find her quick.”

“Thanks Twi’, Ah can’t thank ya enough fer this.” Applejack said.

“Tell me how it goes and we’ll call it even AJ.”

You both left the Library and you tapped the gem three times. It started glowing in the colors of the rainbow, before giving you an arrow in all the colors of the rainbow pointing in a direction. The direction of Rainbow Dash.

“Okay Jason! Pick me up an’ let’s go git’er!”

“With pleasure.” You surrounded the gem and Applejack with your magic and took off in the direction of a mare in need. Hopefully Applejack can be her knight in shining armor to pull her out of the darkness that is her heart…

Something you forgot to take into account, was that since Rainbow Dash was a pegasus, she could hide in a three dimensional plane, not just two like unicorns and earth ponies. If she was on a cloud, she could be harder to find then you thought.

Thankfully, she was on the edge of a small lake on the outskirts of town. It took you both about thirty minutes to fly there. You can’t fly as fast as Rainbow Dash can, and you didn’t want to accidently pass her over by flying too fast. You landed a good distance away and set Applejack down. “Good luck AJ, I hope everything turns out okay. For the both of you.” With that you flew off leaving Applejack to handle the situation however she wanted to.

Now you have to deal with Sweetie Belle. It was going to be an awkward talk that you dreaded, but it had to be done. Flying back over to Ponyville you kept a look out for the Cutie Mark Crusaders. Shouldn’t be too hard to find them. Just look for destruction or ponies panicking.

After about half an hour of searching you finally spotted them. Whenever you needed to find them they always seemed to be doing something that made them hard to find… But when you didn’t need them they always caused chaos wherever they went! You swooped in and landed next them in such a way that they all fell down from the pressure wave you’re your sudden arrival. A big flashy entrance like that was your way of letting them know they weren’t in any trouble.

“Heya girls! How goes the crusading?”

Sweetie Belle was the one to answer. “It’s going good. We still haven’t found our cutie marks yet though…”

“I’m sorry to hear that. Girls, why don’t you two go off and play by yourselves for a little while? Sweetie Belle and I need to have a little talk.”

Sweetie Belle turned to the others. “I’ll play with you later girls. Come on Uncle Jason.” With that you bent down and let her hop up onto your back. The other two crusaders dejectedly said goodbye and went off. You took to the air for a little while before stopping on top of a cloud.

“Okay Sweetie Belle. Before we get started, have you already had the ‘birds and bees’ talk?”

“A little. I know where foals come from, but that’s about it…”

“Okay then. Allow me to just start over then.”

The talk ended several hours later and left Sweetie Belle blushing quite thoroughly. You took her back down and didn’t bother commenting on the wet spot on your back where she was sitting. “If you need anything else, or have any other questions, come ask me.” She nodded and ran off to find her friends.

You proceeded to head home to take a shower to get cleaned up. You were after all meeting a prince tomorrow… But more importantly you didn’t want to smell when you get in bed with Rarity. So after taking a quick shower, you snuggled up to Rarity, who sleepily turned over and asked, “What took so long?”

“I’ll tell you on the train tomorrow. Go back to bed beautiful.” Rarity set her head back down and went back to sleep. Not before snuggling closer to you however. And with your hooves wrapped around her body you to finally went to bed. Tomorrow, Blueblood dies.