Complications

The two ponies simply stood in place, neither of them moving a muscle, neither of them able to say anything. Twilight had no idea what made Applejack react like that. Was she THAT against two mares being together? Or was it something else... She didn't even want to consider it, but if it was true, then she may have just hurt her friend more than she ever thought possible. Rainbow finally spoke.

"Twi," She began. "I never told you, but, Applejack has a crush on me." This was all she needed to hear. After this incredible feeling of happiness, this had to happen; the worst possible outcome of the two of them kissing in public. Twilight had no idea that Applejack liked Rainbow.

"How do you know...?" Twilight asked. Rainbow looked down at the ground, ears drooped.

"She asked me out last week."

"Oh..." Twilight felt utterly depressed. She never meant this to happen to one of her closest friends.

"Look, Twi. I gotta sort this out, I'll see you later. Maybe at the library, ok?" Rainbow kissed Twilight's cheek and flew off in the direction Applejack ran, wasting no time.

Twilight had never felt so horrible in her life as she watched Rainbow fly off into the distance. She wanted to follow Rainbow, but she thought that it would be best if the Pegasus tried to deal with the situation herself. For all she knew, Applejack hated Twilight now. Twilight looked around. Fortunately there was no one in sight. This part of Ponyville was rarely busy, which was a relief.

Even though Twilight's greatest dream had come true this day, she could not feel one shred of happiness. She couldn't stop thinking about Applejack and how she was feeling as Twilight made her way back to the library. She opened the door and slipped inside. Spike was clearing away some books as she walked in. Spike could immediately tell that Twilight was not in a good mood.

He placed the books that he was holding onto the ground and walked over to Twilight as she sad down on the couch sulkily.

"Things didn't go well, huh?" He tried to comfort her.

"Rainbow and I are together now, Spike," Twilight began. "It's about something else." Spike was actually surprised to hear this. He suspected that it had to do with lunch not going as planned. He was happy for Twilight regarding the fact that she was together with Rainbow Dash, but he knew that that wasn't important right now.

"Anything you want to talk to me about?" he asked, once again in an attempt to comfort the sad Unicorn.

"No, Spike. It's fine, really." She grinned weakly at the young dragon. "Don't worry about it." Spike felt pretty useless now.

"Well, Twilight, I should let you know; I received a letter from Princess Celestia asking if I were able to help her organize a few things in Canterlot for a royal party." He looked up at the still depressed Unicorn. "And, naturally I said that I would help." Spike felt guilt begin to seep into him.

"That's fine, Spike. You're very helpful to everyone." Twilight didn't really mind that he was going to Canterlot. In fact, all she really wanted was to be alone.

"Well, I was going to leave after I sorted those books over there," He indicated the pile of books he had set down before.

"But are you sure you'll be alright with dinner?"

Twilight giggled. "Yes Spike, I think I'll manage, even with my level of cooking ability," Twilight continued: "You can leave now if you'd like. I'll sort out those books for you. I need to take my mind off this whole thing for a while."

"You sure?"

"I'm sure." Twilight nodded. Spike reluctantly made for the door.

"Don't worry Twilight," Spike said as he turned around to face the purple Unicorn. "At least one positive came of today." Twilight looked up.

"What's that?"

Spike smiled. "You have a new marefriend." And with that, he opened the door, and closed it as he left.

Spike is right. Thought Twilight. I have gained an amazing new marefriend today. No matter what happens next, I need to stay focused on the positives. She thought about Rainbow Dash as she levitated the books to their correct areas on the shelves.

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There was a knock at the door. Twilight was reading a book while sitting cross legged on the couch. She was feeling much better about things now. She had calmed herself, and was now simply excited to hear the knock. She wanted to see Rainbow, as it had felt like forever since she had seen the pegasus. Twilight trotted to the door and opened it. In the doorway, stood a teary- eyed Rainbow Dash. Twilight's smile disappeared instantly. She should have expected this.

"Oh, Dashie" Twilight wrapped her forelegs around Rainbow. She led the sniffling into the library and onto the couch. Twilight levitated a box of tissues from her writing desk and placed them in front of Rainbow, which she used gratefully. Twilight sat next to her, putting a foreleg around her.

"I...I couldn't find her anywhere. No matter where I looked she wasn't there. I'm really worried about her. I never wanted to hurt her like that." Rainbow began to sob. Twilight turned her body completely to face Rainbow, and she put her other foreleg around the shuddering Pegasus. She whispered into her ear:

"Don't worry. We'll get this sorted out. Believe me." Twilight planted a light but meaningful kiss on Rainbow's cheek.

"Thanks, Twi." Rainbow nuzzled into Twilight's neck. "I love you."

"I love you too."