A few days had passed since the events of the Fall Formal and things had become relatively normal... for the most part that is.

Everyone at school now learned that magic existed and that you apparently had magic as well. They also wanted to know exactly what went down between you, your friends, and Sunset Shimmer so you decided to answer that for them. One day, everyone had gathered in the gymnasium to hear what you had to say. You were very hesitant to go through with this as you were used to keeping your magic a secret for your entire life so far. With the help of your friends however, you managed the best you could and buckled down and told them everything. How you had magic since you were born, how Twilight Sparkle wasn't really your cousin, and what happened outside the school while they were all partying.

You also told them about the existence of Equestria and that Twilight and Sunset Shimmer were from there and that everyone here had a pony counterpart. You told about it's residents who were either magical talking ponies or other mythological creatures. You revealed how Twilight was an actual princess in her world and that she came here in order to retrieve her crown which was stolen by Sunset Shimmer. Everyone was very shocked by the fact that they were all in the presence of an actual princess and that another world existed.

After that is when Sunset confessed to all of the students that she was the one who did all of those terrible things to them over the years and that she wasn't bad anymore and wanted to make things right with everyone. To prove this, she did some community work around the school as well as help out some of her fellow students. Meanwhile, You and the girls upheld your promise to her by helping her to better understand friendship and what it really means to have friends.

As for you, your popularity had once again skyrocketed after they had all learned about you having magic. Although, some of your fears came true as some of the more selfish students had tried to be friends with you solely because you had magic so you could use it for their own selfish reasons to which you always turned them down. Even the girls made sure that those kinds of people never came anywhere near you. You then made it very clear to them that if they had ever tried to use you for your magic so selfishly ever again, then you would personally make them regret it. Suffice to say, it worked rather well.

You weren't the only one that got more popular though. The girls soon found themselves in the popularity spotlight as well due to their efforts at the Fall Formal with how they magically transformed and helped you take down Sunset Shimmer in her demon form.

Besides all of that, things had been rather calm lately... but that would all change soon.

You were currently hanging out with the (Hu)Mane 6 at the Sweet Shoppe just sitting and talking.

(Y/N): So, anyone got any plans for this upcoming weekend?

Rainbow Dash: Well, I was planning on going to the mall in order to get the latest Daring Do book.

Your eyes widened.

(Y/N): WAIT, WHAT?!?!

You screamed while leaning back in your seat which made you pivot back and you fell over with your legs sticking straight up.

Rarity: Darling! Are you alright?

You instantly stood back up and fixed your chair and sat down.

(Y/N): Yeah, I'm totally fine Rarity. What's this about the new Daring Do book Rainbow?

They all couldn't help but giggle a little bit at your fanboying before Rainbow responded.

Rainbow Dash: The new Daring Do book is coming out this weekend.

(Y/N): Wait, wait, wait!! You mean Daring Do and the Lost Palace of Platinum comes out this weekend?!

You asked in a surprised voice due to expecting this book for many weeks.

Rainbow Dash: Yeah, it is! More specifically this Saturday. You interested?

You gave her a look that said "really?"

(Y/N): Are you kidding me?! I've been interested since it was first announced many weeks ago!

Rainbow Dash: Heh heh, well it's about to get even more awesome. From what I heard, the author of the series herself A.K. Yearling, is apparently coming to the Canterlot Mall in order to do a book signing for her latest book!

She said while excited. You stared at her for several moments before speaking.

(Y/N): T-T-The author herself is signing her latest book?!

Rainbow Dash: That's right. Hey, since you seem really eager about it, do you maybe wanna join me on Saturday to go meet her and get ourselves signed copies?

Applejack interrupted before you could answer.

Applejack: Now hold on just a minute Rainbow. I was gonna ask Y/N if he wanted to do some apple pie tastin' tomorrow for mah family's upcoming bake sale.

Pinkie Pie: Hang on, I was gonna ask Y/N if he wanted to bake some cakes with me.

Fluttershy: Umm, I was gonna ask Y/N if he wanted to join me at the animal shelter and help feed the animals.

Sunset Shimmer: I was gonna ask Y/N if he wanted to hang out with me.

Rarity: And I was going to ask Y/N if he could be a model for some of my clothing designs.

Rainbow Dash: Really Rarity? That is sooo lame.

Applejack: Yeah, I'm sure that Y/N would much rather taste some sweet apple pie.

Pinkie Pie: Why would he want a tiny little pie when he can have a whole cake?

Soon, the girls started breaking out into another argument as you rolled your eyes at it. You then brought another spark in your hand which was a little bit bigger this time and snapped your fingers creating a loud enough bang that stopped their arguing and got their attention.

(Y/N): Girls, knock it off! While I think it's flattering that you all wanna spend time with me and everything, you really don't need to argue over it. You just reunited as friends and I'd rather not go through all of that all over again.

The girls glanced at each other for a few moments while realizing that they almost starting fighting over something stupid again.

Rarity: Y/N's absolutely right. We can handle this in a mature manner. Luckily, I know just the thing to settle this dispute.

Pinkie Pie: Wet T-shirt contest?

She suggested which made all of you look at her while you were wide-eyed and blushing.

Rarity: What?! No!!

Pinkie Pie: Really? Y/N's face says otherwise.

She said while smirking. They soon turned back to you to see your face completely red before you quickly turned in your chair to face the other way.

Applejack: Ya thinkin' about us in wet T-shirts aintcha?

(Y/N): N-No! Of course not!

You said panickingly while the girls stared at you with unconvinced looks. You turned back to them.

(Y/N): W-Well... maybe. But, you can't blame me! Pinkie's the one who put it in my head!

You said while trying to get rid of your blush.

Pinkie Pie: I regret nothing!

She said while smiling and also trying to contain her giggles.

Rarity: Anyways, there's a much simpler and more DIGNIFIED way of settling this.

She glared at Pinkie when she said dignified. She then reached into her bag and pulled out a piece of paper and some scissors and started cutting up the paper.

Rainbow Dash: Um, Rarity? What's with the paper?

Rarity: Just wait.

After she was done, she had six differently shaped strips of paper and she handed them to you.

Rarity: Here is what we'll do. We each will draw a strip from Y/N and whomever gets the shortest strip wins. It's unbiased and completely fair.

The girls looked at each other and came to the conclusion that this was the most reasonable thing to do.

Sunset Shimmer: Seems fair to me.

Rainbow Dash: Fine by me.

Applejack: Me too.

Pinkie Pie: Me three.

Fluttershy: And me as well.

(Y/N): Alright then, pick your strip girls. ** This seems more like random chance than anything else. But, at least they're being civil about this.

You held out the strips to the girls before they each picked one. They looked at their strip and Applejack was revealed to have selected the shortest strip.

Applejack: Yee-Haw!

She cheered. The other five girls sighed in defeat upon not being chosen.

Rarity: There we have it. Applejack wins.

Applejack: No hard feelings right y'all?

The girls decided not to be poor sports and smiled for their victorious friend.

Sunset Shimmer: No, not at all Applejack.

Pinkie Pie: You won fair and square.

Fluttershy: Congratulations Applejack.

Rainbow Dash: You might have won this time AJ, but I'm gonna win the next one.

She said while smirking.

Applejack: Until next time Rainbow, until next time.

She smirked as well.

(Y/N): Now hang on girls. I don't wanna spend my time with just one of you. I wanna spend my time with all of you.

You said which surprised them greatly.

Rarity: B-But... but darling, we wouldn't want to take your weekend away.

You shook your head.

(Y/N): You're not taking anything away Rarity. In fact, you're each actually giving me something fun to do this weekend. I was just gonna do nothing but maybe play some of my games which I can do any other day. How about this? Applejack, I'll go with you to taste test some apple pies tomorrow when we leave school.

She smiled.

Applejack: It'll sure be nice to have you there sugarcube.

She said while she wrapped an arm around your shoulder to which you slightly blushed at it. The girls couldn't help but glare with envy at her.

(Y/N): Y-Yeah... it'll be great.

You then moved her arm away while getting rid of your blush.

(Y/N): Anyways, this is what we'll do. On Saturday, Rainbow, you and I can go see A.K. Yearling at the mall to get ourselves signed copies of her latest book.

Rainbow Dash: Heh, Thanks Y/N.

(Y/N): Then after that, I'll meet up with Pinkie in order to bake some tasty treats.

Pinkie Pie: Yippee!!!

(YN): Fluttershy, would it be okay if I came to help you at the Animal Shelter on Sunday?

Fluttershy: I wouldn't mind.

She said with a small smile.

(Y/N): I'll then go see Rarity at Carousel Boutique and be her model.

She smiled.

Rarity: Very well darling.

(Y/N): Finally, I'll go and hang out with Sunset.

Sunset Shimmer: I'll be waiting.

She said with a smile.

(Y/N): Well, there we go. I'm booked. ** Of course by the end of Sunday I could still be done in time to lay in bed, stare at the ceiling and slip slowly into madness... nah. I'm not that crazy.

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Another day at CHS was finished as you were leaving the school in order to meet up with Applejack. That's when you saw her standing by the Wondercolts statue by herself before she looked in your direction and smiled once she saw you.

Applejack: Howdy, Y/N.

(Y/N): ** Howdy to you too, AJ.

She chuckled at that.

Applejack: That was a pretty good accent there.

You chuckled as well.

(Y/N): Thanks.

Applejack: So how've ya been sugarcube?

(Y/N): Pretty good. How about you?

Applejack: Mighty fine. Thanks for askin'. Anyways, ya ready to go?

(Y/N): Eyup.

She chuckled at your impression of Big Mac before you two started walking towards the sidewalk where you saw the rest of her family getting into their truck. Big Mac was behind the wheel while Granny Smith was in the passenger seat. Applebloom was sitting in the back seat. They soon noticed you two approaching them.

Granny Smith: Hello there Y/N. Ready to taste some delicious apple pies?

(Y/N): Sure am Granny Smith. Let's get to it.

You said in an eager voice before you and Applejack got into the truck and you drove towards their house. The Apple Family home had consisted of a big red house that kind of resembled a barn, a huge garage, a pig pen, and an apple tree out in the front yard.

You all stepped out of the truck and went inside. You, Applejack, Applebloom, and Big Mac sat at a table as Granny served you all pieces of apple pie.

Granny Smith: Alrighty, here's the first batch.

She said as you all grabbed some forks.

Applejack: Mm-mmm, smells good as always Granny.

Big Mac: Eyup.

He agreed while nodding.

(Y/N): Okay, let's have ourselves a taste shall we?

The Apple siblings nodded in agreement before picking up your forks and taking a bite out of your pieces of pie.

Applejack: Scrumdiliumptious!

Big Mac: Easily the best.

He answered before nodding.

Applebloom: Good as always!

(Y/N): I'd definitely give it a ten outta ten.

Granny Smith: Really?

Applejack: Granny, your pies are always made with love and care.

Granny Smith: Thanks Applejack.

(Y/N): I totally agree. This is easily the best pie that I've had in awhile.

Granny Smith: Why thank ya kindly Y/N. Besides Applejack with her honesty, it's always nice to hear good truthful feedback from ya.

(Y/N): What can I say? It's the honest truth. I'm sure people would line up for miles just to get a taste of these pies.

Granny Smith: That's so nice to hear. Anyways, more's coming y'all so ya better be ready for it.

She said while pulling out more apple treats for you all to taste.

(Y/N): Ready? I was born ready!

You said with enthusiasm in your voice as the others agreed.

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About an hour had passed and we see you and applejack sitting down under the apple tree outside while rubbing your satisfied stomachs.

(Y/N): Man, as much as I'd like to, I don't think I can eat another bite.

Applejack: Told ya Granny's cooking was amazin'.

(Y/N): Yeah. You definitely weren't wrong about that. Hey AJ? I've been meaning to talk to you about something.

She turned her attention to you.

Applejack: Shoot.

(Y/N): Well, it's just that I haven't seen your parents yet. I was wondering if I could meet them.

Applejack's eyes widened before she frowned sadly and looked at the ground. It took you a moment to realize what this meant before your own eyes widened.

(Y/N): O-Oh... I-I am so sorry Applejack! I didn't mean to be so insensitive!

Applejack: No, no. It's alright sugarcube. Ya didn't know.

She reassured you to which you sighed in relief. You then looked back at her.

(Y/N): You don't have to answer if you don't want to... but how did they... you know.

Applejack sighed before speaking.

Applejack: Well, it happened many years back when I was just a little girl while Applebloom was only a baby. It was during winter and Ma and Pa were drivin' home during a rather dangerous snowstorm. They were drivin' down the highway before... before...

She trailed off unable to get her next set of words out. She then took a deep breath to calm herself before she continued.

Applejack: Before another driver went over a patch of black ice and swerved into them. They tried to maneuver away but it was too late for them. They... they didn't make it.

Applejack started to tear up before she started crying into her hands. You immediately scooted over and wrapped her in a hug. She cried on your shoulder as you gently rubbed her back. After many minutes of her sobbing, she managed to calm herself before you two separated.

(Y/N): I'm sorry AJ. I didn't mean to make you so sad. I'm such an idiot for bringing it up.

She shook her head.

Applejack: It's alright sugarcube.

She then took her hat off and held it in front of herself.

Applejack: My hat... it used to belong to my Pa before... before he left. I always wear it so that I'll never forget him and Ma. I sometimes wonder... if they were still alive today... would they even be proud of me?

You placed your hand on her shoulder which made her look at you.

(Y/N): Why would you think like that? Of course they'd be proud of you. Heck, I'm proud of you.

Applejack: R-Really?

(Y/N): Absolutely. AJ, if your parents were still around, they would be incredibly astonished by just how independent, hardworking, and amazing you are. You've gotta understand that you impress me every time I see you.

Applejack: You really mean that?

(Y/N): Look in my eyes and you'll see that I'm not lying.

She did just that as she stared for a moment or two. She smiled after some time.

Applejack: Yeah. You're definitely not lyin'.

You and Applejack stared at each other for what seemed like hours just enjoying one another's company. You couldn't help but think about how much these girls have changed your life in more ways than one. That's when you started thinking about which one of the girls you would choose to date. The first candidate being Applejack. Sure, she was incredibly stubborn at times, but she was much more than that. She's strong, honest, persevering, and quite beautiful. She would definitely make a great girlfriend if you were to date her... but you still weren't sure if she was the one. There was still the other girls to take into account.

Your current train of thought was interrupted when you felt something touch your hand. You looked down to notice that Applejack had placed hers so that her fingers were slightly touching yours. You looked back up to see her smiling contently.

Applejack: I... I wanna thank ya for coming with me today Y/N. It meant a lot to not just mah family but to me as well.

You smiled back at her.

(Y/N): There's no need to thank me Applejack. I was more than willing to help.

You then checked the time on your phone.

(Y/N): Anyways, I think I should get going.

She seemed disappointed by that before throwing on a smile.

Applejack: Okay, but before you go, I wanna give ya somethin'.

(Y/N): What is it?

You asked before she did something rather unexpected. She gave you a kiss directly on the lips. Your eyes widened before you decided to deepen the kiss. She joined in as she wrapped her arms around your neck as you wrapped yours around her waist. The kiss lasted for a solid minute before you finally broke off from each other. You were rather surprised by just how forward she was being. You did know for a fact that she and the others liked you romantically but you still weren't expecting that. Applejack had a huge blush on her face before she spoke.

Applejack: T-That uh... that was... rather nice. But anyways, that was for your help today.

(Y/N): Y-Yeah... it was. Thanks for that. I'm uh... I'm gonna go now.

Applejack: R-Right. See ya later sugarcube.

She said while waving goodbye awkwardly as you teleported back to your house. As you walked back into your house, you couldn't help but think about what just happened.

(Y/N): ** Man, that was... rather interesting.

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It was now Saturday as you were making your way over to the mall in order to meet up with Rainbow Dash in order to get yourselves signed copies of the latest Daring Do book from A.K. Yearling herself.

After many moments you finally arrived outside the mall to see the rainbow haired girl standing out in front. She smiled upon seeing you.

(Y/N): What's up Rainbow?

Rainbow Dash: Hey Y/N. You ready to go meet A.K. Yearling?