After dealing with her horse Apple Jack readied herself for a busy day,but when she exit the stables she had surprised look o her face when she found Dusk on her family's ranch. Howdy Dusk. She said to him when he look at her direction. What brings you here? Well.. Dusk explained. I was about to tell you something when left so I fellowed you here. Im listenin so what did you wanted to tell me? I was talking to the mayor and than told the other about having a ceremony for you and your bravery and commitment. With that A.J responded. Well that's mighty nice of y'all but you don't have do that I was just doin my duty as a citizen of Equestria. But still.. Dusk told friends and the citizens Ponyville would like to thank you for your commitment. With a sigh Apple Jack said. Alright when's this ceremony? Three days form now. Dusk told I see you and the others in three days. With that the lavender hair prince flapped his wings and took off. Watching from the ground A.J had to admit there was something about Dusk and his new wings,but soon she notice her young sister was also staring up at him and said in a surprise Bloom! what are doin? Oh I saw you talking to Dusk. Did you tell him that we were short on hands? She asked her. With a stern look A.J . As I said from the hospital I'll get this job done on my own. Now if you excuse me I'll I got some apples trees to deal was point arguing. Apple Jack was too stubborn to reason with. Perhaps I should discuss with Scootaloo and Sweetie Bell about this,and help figure out this problem when she went inside. Flying over the orchard Dusk was amazed at the large row of apple trees that he saw. And was impressed that Apple Jack and Big Mac can manage to get this all done before winter. Though such large harvest he wonder if he should help but, on the other hand. He thought to himself. They could always ask me if they needed it. Though his new princely duties ate a lot of his time but,was willingly help anyone one of his friends if they needed it. As he flew back to the library. The next day Apple Bloom told her her two friends about the situation but neither had a solution but they did tell her of the ceremony that was for her sister in the now two days. So after school Apple Bloom told granny about it but she didn't say much. At the boutique Sweetie Bell tried to tell her sister Rarity about What was going on with Apple Jack but was much too busy and too focus on her clothes making to listen. And Scootaloo was going to tell Rainbow,But after witnessing her amazing stunt flying and telling her about her new stunt performance Scootaloo completely forgot what was she was going to tell Dash about.
When the day ceremony arrived tables chairs balloons and decorations were set up. Food and drinks were served and everyone was having a good time nearly all citizens of Ponyville came to the event. Looking around Dusk didn't see Apple Jack or her family,which was a little odd but he assured himself she her when they would announce her. And he was sure her family family were busy tending the farm After a few minutes of partying the citizens drew their attention to the mayor as she spoke. Greetings citizens. She said them. It's an honor to have you all here,as today we are here to give thanks to Apple Jack. One the six individuals who saved Equestria from Nightmare Moon,and is now the one who saved our town from rampaging cattle. Though. She continued. I do thank the now Prince Dusk Shine. Who stood by her. For his noble effort to protect our small community. By the way.. She begin to ask him. Would you like to say anything about your Apple Jack? Clearing his throat Dusk opened up his mouth and said. Well I first met Apple Jack I was impressed by her immense strength and well things we didn't start off good between us butt,now I am great full that she is my friend and part of the elements of Harmony. Oh Hey I wanna say something too. As Pinky rushed to the podium bumping into both Dusk and the mayor. I just wanna say that anyone wants free Muffin tomorrow can come by Sugar Cube Corner where I'll be baking them not just by myself but with Apple Jack. Umm yes thank you for that statement Pinky Pie. The mayor said to her. Just than Rainbow abruptly came and said told everyone. Hey if think A.J's horse stunt was impressive well wait til tomorrow ,when she'll help me with my spectacular flying stunt and will see who's the most who's the most Acrobatic in this town. Yes thank you for that. The mayor replied. Now anyone else who like to speak. Dusk noticing that Fluttershy wanted to say something so he told her. Go on Fluttershy. Huh? She said. Go head and speak of what your going to say there isn't a lot of time. Oh right. As she walked to the podium. Now than what do you have to say? The mayor asked her. Hesitant Fluttershy spoke up and said. Well Apple Jack… she cleared her throat. Apple Jack is going to help me with the official bunny census where we count up all the baby bunnies that are going to born this season with her amazing herding skills it should be a big help. After saying all that Fluttershy backed away with mayor saying. Alright anyone else wish to speak before the unveiling anyone else? Miss Rairty. The mayor called her. Have you anything to add or say? Well I will say I am great full to be friends with her and I'm great full she stopped the herd of cattle saving both the town and my boutique. But anything other than that I have nothing else to well. The mayor replied. Without further ado it's time to hand out this award. Ladies and 's most loyal hardworking resident our very own.. As she pulled opened the curtain hoping to revel Apple Jack turned out to two other . The mayor said unable to fished the sentence. Howdy mayor and citizens of Ponyville. Apple Bloom said as she and granny walked to the podium. What's going on? Pinkie asked. Where's Apple Jack? Dusk himself was wondered span class="Apple-converted-space" /spanabout this but kept his silence. Greetings citizens of Bloom announced. I know all you were expecting my big sister Apple Jack to be here but…Things are mighty busy in Sweet Apple Acres. Busy? Dusk thought. So thanks for this here award. Apple Bloom continued. And I'm sure if big sis were here she would be very great full and thank you for comin and showin my sister support. .She concluded. As granny and her Young grand daughter were about to make their way back to Sweet Apple Acres both heard Dusk calling. Wait! He said. Is something going at your ranch? He asked. Well.. Apple Bloom started to say. Big sis is busy kicking apple trees in the South fields before the last train leaves this week. Apples? Dusk said surprisingly. But we just harevest an apple field not that long ago. While each field needs harvesting at different times at our ranch. Granny told him. Really? Dusk said to her. Eeyup. She replied. The south field is the last crop before the winter comes. And it's to much for one person to handle but my granddaughter is too stubborn to listen to sense,sense Big Mac got himself injured. Oh my that's terrible poor Apple Jack and Big Mac Said Rarity That's what been trying tell bell ridiculed. Yeah sorry Apple Bloom. Said Scootaloo. I was going to tell Rainbow but I got fought up in fabulous stunt work that I forgot to mention what was going on at your families farm. So now what we're going to do? Fluttershy asked Dusk. Looking at the now setting sun Dusk replied. I'll go deal with Apple Jack tomorrow. But.. he turned to Granny Smith. Wheres Big Mac? He asked her. He's still at the She answered. He didn't want risk walking on his twisted ankle and he didn't want to return to the until he got better. Well I guess I'll go see him before I meet with Apple Jack. And with that Dusk flapped his wings and took off in the setting skies. Hey were still having that slumber party at your place? Scootaloo asked Fluttershy.
"In the hospital room Big Mac laid down in the hospital bed still reminiscing about his accident it almost the only he could do. The huge hey bale he was holding was nothing he couldn't handle. Unfortunately he didn't anticipate ladder he was climbing on couldn't handle both there weights,as he was already mid way when it broke. Suddenly Mac's thoughts ended Abruptly when he heard a nurse voice say. This the room he's in there. And a familiar male voice say. Thank you. As the door to his room opened. Who visiting me at this hour? Big Mac wondered. And his eyes widened with surprise when he saw… Dusk? He said. Is that really you? Of course Dusk replied. Looking at Big Mac Dusk said to this is what that accident caused back at the farm huh? Eeyup. So what's brings you here? Big Mac asked him. Well….The Lavender prince answered. We had ceremony for sister Apple Jack to commend her for her bravery saving Ponyville from a herd of cattle. You did hear about that right? Yeah I heard about answered. But when the mayor announced her. Dusk continued. Only Apple Bloom Granny Smith appeared and they told us about the situation about what's happening at the ranch. And where you were. Yeah well A.J is stubborn one. Big Mac Well don't worry I help her out. Dusk assured him. Well good luck with that. As Dusk made his exit. The next day when the celestial sun rose form the sky,Dusk quickly went to over to Sweet Apple ranch. Leaving Spike to finished off their breakfast much to his adopted brother surprise. With his new wings the new prince managed to reach the ranch in record time butt.. Where's Apple Jack? He thought. Wondering above the large row of apple trees. Dusk managed to find her lying down on the grass sleeping near one of the many finished kicked apple trees. While A.J snored Dusk stood in front of her,and not wanting to for his friend to wake up Dusk tapped his staff and with that the ground around Apple Jack levitated forward causing her booty feet to touch the ground and stand while still sleeping while. After placing the ground back to where it was Dusk shouted. Apple Jack! Ugh? She groaned as opened her eyelids. Looking what was in front of her she said. Dusk…? After that she made a yawn and asked. What brings you here. I'm because I'm concerned infact everyone's concerned about you. Plus I'm to help. Help? A.J said while still drowsy. Shanking head now with a more stern look she said. Who's said I need help? Well.. Dusk told her. Since you didn't show up yesterday at the ceremony me and girls were told by Apple Bloom and granny that you were busy dealing with hug field of apple trees. Yeah well..Apple Jack explained. Thats nice you but I need need help. But… Dusk tried to say but Apple Jack glared at him saying… Do I hear someone challenging me? With a sigh Dusk replied. No. Good now if you excuse me I'm off to see Rainbow. This won't end well. Dusk thought as he fellowed A.J.