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"Thank you for flying with us. We hope you had a pleasant trip and look forward to seeing you again!" said the automatic female voice that rang throughout the airport.
The luggage from the latest flight was shown as it came down the conveyor belt. A hand appeared and grabbed the bag as it was revealed to be Isaac. The World Champion grabbed his stuff and slung his backpack over his shoulder. He stopped upon taking a step as he clutched his side; he took a moment for the pain to set in before walking. The duelist approached the exit door, saw the rental car that Juniper had gotten him, and tossed his stuff in the back. He entered the driver's seat and leaned back with his eyes closed. With a deep sigh, the man started the vehicle before shifting it into drive mode and took off.
The drive was calm, allowing Isaac to clear some thoughts from his mind. The World Champion had just gotten off an 8-hour flight as he wrapped up his tour. However, following his big duel with Aj in front of a 70,000 UK-packed arena, the World Champion hoped to speak with the country gal about the duel. But he never saw Aj after she refused his help and ran away. He'd been trying to call her, but it went straight to voice mail. Isaac could only imagine what must be going through her mind as he hoped she would return his messages and maybe talk things out.
The car soon arrived at its destination as it pulled up to the gates, which opened up, and he drove up the driveway. He parked right outside the garage as Isaac got out and got his stuff. He then began to head to the front door of the giant house as he opened it. Upon entering, he took a moment to look about as he relished the fact that he was home. A small meow was heard as Isaac looked down to see his pet cat had come to greet him.
"Hey, girl. Missed me," said the duelist as he bent down to scratch his cat's ears.
The feline purred upon feeling her owner's touch and rubbed against his hand. Isaac smiled before getting up and heading to his bedroom. The man went upstairs to his and Twilight's room; he dropped his stuff and approached his bed, to which he turned around to flop on the mattress. The cat jumped on and laid down above her owner before licking herself. Isaac felt his eyes draw heavy as he closed them for a moment before he sensed a shadow loom over him. The World Champion opened them and saw his lovely wife standing with her arms behind her back.
"Hey," greeted Twilight.
"Hey," responded Isaac.
Twilight smiled before laying sideways on the mattress just above her husband as she petted his cat, who let out a meow. She then rubbed her husband's forehead before planting an upside kiss.
"Tired?"
"You have… no idea," said Isaac, looking at his wife's upside-down face.
"How can I make it better?" answered Twilight with some seductivity in her voice.
"You already have," chuckled Isaac, resulting in him getting another kiss from his wife before she pulled back and lifted her husband's head to rest on her thigh while stroking his head.
"So, listen, I did some research and found some things."
"Mmm. Like what."
"So apparently, whoever this evil one is, is looking to raise her own army of darkness. And apparently, the marks I told you about are supposedly guardians. Keepers of the light to combat this evil threat." said Twilight.
"Mmm. What else did you find out?" asked Isaac.
"Nothing much, but just the symbol of the evil one."
"I see."
"How's Applejack?"
"Wish I knew. I've tried to reach her, but she's not answering."
"I know how much the duel meant to her. Maybe some time alone is what she needs," said Twilight.
"I hope so," stated Isaac.
"In the meantime. Maybe we get what you need."
Isaac smiled as he turned on his stomach to look at his wife.
"What I need is right in front of me."
The World Champion leaned in as he captured the lips of his beloved wife. The kiss lasted for two seconds as the pair pulled back but kept their foreheads touching as they spoke softly.
"Have I ever told you that I love you?"
"Every day," responded Twilight.
"And I mean it," stated Isaac before kissing his wife again.
"You know, you don't have to leave for another day or two. That gives us enough time for some "fun." Rarity sent me an outfit that I think will get your attention." said Twilight seductively.
"Mmm, I look forward to that," said Isaac. "But right now, I just want something to eat."
"I'll get dinner started," smiled Twilight as she got off the mattress.
Isaac watched his wife leave as he took his opportunity to give a smack to Twilight's behind. The woman jumped a bit at her husband's actions as she turned to give him a seductive smile. It was clear tonight she planned to give her man a special treat in addition to dessert. Isaac gave his wife a similar expression as she left the room, looking forward to tonight's session. However, the thought of Applejack plagued his mind as he lost his smile and leaned forward; he hoped that he could have a moment to talk with her.
The days to follow were business as usual. After spending a few days with his wife, Isaac was back on the road. The World Champion continued to make his usual and scheduled appearances as he played to the crowd. He still hadn't heard anything from Applejack and was starting to get worried, not to mention the dueling committee was already starting to promote Super Showdown as it was their annual biggest PLE to occur, and the location for this year's event was a favorable place. A highly profitable market that was sure to attract fans from around the globe who would flock to this event. Isaac also needed his match to be set as he would be in the main event of the PLE.
The World Champion had just finished up his latest duel as he stood before the crowd and wanted to talk to them.
"First off, I want to thank everyone for coming out. We are officially on the road to Super Showdown!" stated Isaac as the crowd roared after hearing that announcement. "We are less than 65 days from the biggest Priemum Live Event of the year. Now, as many of you know, I'm no stranger when it comes to Super Showdown. I have been in more Super Showdown PLEs than any other duelist has been since the event started. And this year, it'll be my 11th Super Showdown in my near 15-year career. How about that, huh?"
The crowd once again ate up the words from the World Champion before a small chant of his name began. Isaac heard that and chuckled as he egged the audience on and told them to continue for a bit. The chants of his name rang out as he took it all in before getting the audience to shimmer down.
"Now, that being said. As World Champion, I will also be the main event, but… as it stands right now. I have no challenger. So, what am I to do? Well, I'll tell you what…"
At that moment, some music began to play as Isaac halted what he would say and looked at the entrance. Emerging was none other than Applejack, as the farm girl was making her first appearance since losing to Isaac on the final day of the UK tour. Aj didn't waste any time as she made her way to the field to confront her friend as she'd grabbed a microphone from one of the crew members. The look on Aj's face was one of genuine with hints of sadness.
"Applejack?"
"How's it going, city slicker?"
"Where've you been? I've tried calling you, but…"
"I get it. And believe me, I got yer messages. After what happened, I just… I needed some time for myself. Now, understand I'm not here to fight. But I am here to tell you that I'm proud of you, sugar. You know, people were talking about us and our duel. Even things that happened off the field, but we know what's most important is what happens on the field. And I want to take a moment to shake your hand and congratulate you on your victory." stated Applejack as she put her hand out, and Isaac shook it before they broke apart.
"And look at you. You're on top of the world. You're the World Champion. You're on a roll, we're heading into the festive season. And I don't think there's anybody else more deserving than you."
The crowd seemed to cheer Aj's response as Isaac gave a slight nod while looking at the crowd before turning back to his friend.
"Probably feels pretty good, doesn't it? World Champion. You get to home, spend it with yer family. Yer kids. And that's been the case for you for years. And recently, I've been doing a lot of reflection. I've been talking a lot with my family and the sacrifices they've made because I had a chance to go home not long ago and I started to see things that I didn't like so much that I started to feel a certain way. I started to feel… guilt. I started to see my family members getting older, I started to see Granny Smith getting older."
Applejack was starting to tear up as sniffles were heard, and she tried to hold back the tears, but it was hard.
"And after 15 years, for the first time ever, I questioned: Is this all worth it? This is something I felt like you couldn't understand, you couldn't possibly relate to. But you can. You were in my position not long ago. Chasing this dream, traveling the world, doing whatever we can to make it happen. Sacrificing every single week and sacrificing that time with our family. And you've been a part of those difficult conversations with Twilight and the good conversations. You know, man, I wish I could make this wedding back home, but… there's a big show coming up, and I can't let the fans down. And the difficult conversations. When a family member gets sick. When a parent gets sick. Your mom, your dad, and even a few of my relatives. And all we want to do is be by their side, hold their hand, and be there for them when they're going through it. But they tell us: "Don't you dare come home! You keep chasing that dream, and you make it happen"! And that's exactly what we did, but then suddenly… they're not here anymore."
For a moment, Isaac had his head down as he listened to Aj's words. He ran his hand down his face to wipe the small tears he had as he thought about his parents' passing a few years ago and how it affected him. He was grateful they got to spend time with their grandkids before their time came, but it was a feeling that Isaac carried with him to this day. Even Applejack had to take a moment to wipe her face to get rid of the tears before continuing with what she had to say.
"Isaac, sugarcube. Look me in the eye. I don't want yer title. I need yer title. I need that validation, I have to know all these sacrifices were worth it. I have to know the hurt that I caused them was for nothing. And I'm willing to hurt you for everything. I'm willing to do whatever it takes to become World Champion." stated Applejack. "Sugar, do you remember what you said before our last duel?"
"Yeah. I said that when I beat you, you'd have no one to blame but yourself. And that it would be the best thing that ever happened to you. Was I right?" responded Isaac.
"You were 100% right. I have no one to blame for myself for losing that duel. And I know you remember this point of the duel where I had you down. I launched my attack and wiped out your remaining monsters, and right there in yer eyes, I could see it that you were finished. You were done. That's where I strike to finish you off. But something came over me as I saw you trying to get up, writhing in pain. Sympathy, compassion, I don't know, thinkin' about yer kids, my godchildren, and how they were goin' to have to look at their father. I felt the urge to tell you that it's okay. You've done great as World Champion, but it's over. And I was gonna tell you it's okay. But what did you do? You slapped me in the face by playing one last card. And I deserve that slap to the face! Because that loss was on me, actin' like I had the match won. You were always going to win, but then I realized that to swim with sharks, I've got to become the biggest shark among them. The sympathy is gone, the compassion is gone. And Isaac, I'm saying this right now. I want one more match for yer world title."
Isaac took in what Aj was saying as he had a feeling that this would come to that. Applejack looked at her friend as she wanted one more chance to prove that she could beat him.
"Applejack, there's one thing about you that I've always respected. It's your honesty. And I have to be honest with you. Right now, I do believe you deserve a rematch. The problem is… I believe a couple of people might deserve a title opportunity a little more than you." Isaac said with sorrow, as if it pained him to say that to Aj's face after she poured her heart and soul out with her promo.
"I get it. You're the champ, you call the shots. But Isaac, please, I'm begging of you. Please, just give me one more match. You said that all I had to do was come to asking for that, and you'd give it to me in a heartbeat. Were those not yer exact words?! Are you not a man of yer word?!" said Applejack.
"I did say that, Aj. I meant every single thing of that during our last confrontation," spoke Isaac softly, "Here's the thing, Applejack. After hearing what you said earlier and now that, I don't think we really know entirely how to feel about you. Because you say stuff like how we sacrifice for our family members, I want to take it to heart. I want to believe you. I truly do. But as of late, your actions haven't really lined up. So I don't know whether to believe you or call you out on your BS."
Applejack just stood there as she shook her head with a sorrowful expression, hearing Isaac accuse her.
"But I'll tell you this because I love you, Aj. I love you. You're my friend, we've been friends for over 15 years, and I wouldn't trade any of that for anything. So understand this comes from the bottom of my heart; as much as you need this match, what makes you think the outcome this time will be any different?" asked Isaac. "You say you'll do whatever it takes. You say you're not the same person. What does that mean? Are you willing to cheat? Are you willing to lie? Are you willing to hurt people? You're willing to take shortcuts?! Is that what it is?! Yeah, yeah, you've changed in that regard. But you're the same in many ways because you still want to point the finger at everybody else. You still want to shift the blame. Yeah, Aj, you'll do whatever it takes, right? Whatever it takes except for the one thing that you need to do to be a World Champion. You need to take responsibility for your actions! You need to look yourself in the mirror and face the hard reality that the only person keeping Applejack from being a World Champion is yourself!"
The country gal kept her stare at her friend as she took in his words.
"Applejack, I don't hate. I pity you," said Isaac, getting a reaction from the crowd as Aj's face fell a bit. "And understand that I love you, Aj. I truly love you. But I have nothing left to prove to you. My answer to your challenge for one more match… is no."
A pin could be heard as silence filled the air. Applejack nearly was heartbroken after hearing one of her close friends shoot her down. Isaac just simply put his hand on Aj, who had her head down. He whispered it was okay and that she would get her rematch soon. With that, Isaac looked to leave as he started to walk past the country gal. Aj was full of emotions; after pouring her heart and soul out in front of everybody and live on TV, Isaac refused her. It began to build up and boil as she clenched her fists; she couldn't contain it anymore as she turned around and just as Isaac was about to leave to start walking up the entranceway, she decked him from behind with her elbow. Isaac fell down as nearly everybody in the arena gasped at the sudden action by the country gal.
"What the hell?!" said the broadcaster.
Isaac recovered from the shot as he had his hand on the back of his head and turned around on his side to look at Aj. The farm girl had a clenched fist as she looked at it; the rage and fury she'd been experiencing since her loss to Isaac snapped as she got on top of the World Champion and grabbed him forcefully by the shirt to make him stare her in the way.
"Look at me, damnit! Look at me!" shouted Applejack in her friend's face as she held him. "I know I can beat you! I know it! You were supposed to be my friend!"
"Aj," said Isaac as the farm girl raised a fist and gave him a punch to his face.
"I know I can beat you, Isaac. I know I can. I deserve one more match!" shouted the country gal. "I'm not asking for a rematch. I'm demanding it. And I want it at Super Showdown! In the main event! I'm taking everything from you! I'm gonna send you home to Twilight as a mercy gift, and she's gonna say: Thank you, Applejack." stated the country gal. "I know I can beat you, city slicker! I know I can beat you!"
"Applejack, get off of him!" said Juniper as she appeared and pleaded with the farm girl to get off her client.
"I know I can beat you!" yelled Applejack one last time to Isaac's face as she let him go.
Juniper dropped to Isaac's side to check on him as he still held the back of his head. Applejack looked at her friend as she started to walk off. Safe to say, the crowd started to boo the farm girl as she didn't give a damn what they thought of her since they didn't understand it.
"Applejack has snapped," said the lead broadcaster.
"The obsession with Isaac has driven her over the limit. She's gone off the deep end. She feels she can beat him," said the other broadcaster.
Applejack stood to turn and look at the field as Isaac was getting up on his own accord. Juniper tried to offer herself as support to lean on, but the World Champion refused. The country gal gave a smug smirk at her friend before disappearing behind the curtain. Isaac held a grimace look as he began to walk.
"Isaac, please, let me help you."
"I'm fine, Juniper."
"Isaac…"
"I said I'm fine!" yelled the World Champion to his agent as she backed off her client.
Isaac growled as he kicked the door to his locker room open, with Juniper following behind. The woman saw her client toss some stuff off the nearby table in a rage before sitting on the couch. Juniper could see the actions of Applejack were affecting Isaac as she was concerned, but she knew not to get in his way when he was enraged.
"I'll… send a trainer to look at you," said Juniper as she exited the room quietly to give her client some alone time and not bother him.
After Juniper closed the door, Isaac immediately grabbed a chair and threw it at the wall. The sound could be heard from some of the crew outside and Juniper who jumped after just walking a few meters away from the door. Isaac was seething as what Aj did to him was stuck at the forefront of his mind.
The talk of the dueling world was what went down as Applejack snapping at Isaac made headlines worldwide. And as a result of the duelist's actions caused the dueling board committee to figure out what to do. However, Aj's turn got some reactions and publicity from many news outlets, and TV stations reported on this breaking story. Ultimately, there was no way to ignore this as the biggest PLE was in just under two months, and they needed to capture this momentum heading in. So it was made as a public announcement that Applejack would indeed get her one more match and take on Isaac at Super Showdown in the main event. The announcement broke even more headlines as the ticket prices for the event broke records.
As for Isaac, he still felt the effects of the hit Aj gave him, as it was pretty sound. Regardless, the World Champion was watching a replay from an interview that Applejack cut last night.
"I'm not gonna take up a lot of time to say this. My explanation for what I did isn't all that complicated. I did what I had to do. I did… what I needed to do. Now I understand what I did isn't all that popular with many of you. But that's something I'm willin' to live with. I also understand that for every action, there must be a reaction. With regard to Isaac, I'm not just hoping for a reaction. I'm counting on it!" stated Applejack.
"Isaac. I begged and pleaded with you for a rematch, but you refused. You ignored me! I thought you were my friend because my friend wouldn't have done that. My friend would have given me what I wanted in a heartbeat! He would have helped me! You didn't leave me no choice, that's why… I dropped you on yer ass. Now I know you're angry at me. As you stand there, I know you can't wait to get your hands on me. And that's okay, sugarcube. If you want yer revenge, then show up at Super Showdown and get yer revenge. And I'll get what I want. One more match."
The World Champion shut off the TV as he had enough of this. He approached the balcony of his hotel room and looked out of it. The sun setting in the distance as seeing it reminded him of the country gal. All the pleasant memories that they had were thrown away when Aj decided to go into business for herself and demand one more chance to face him. And it worked. He had to give the farm girl credit. She got what she wanted, and now… Isaac was on a mission to get what he wanted.
A contract signing was scheduled and to be held to get the main event of Super Showdown set. So, it took some doing but Isaac and Applejack appeared before a full press conference as the pair looked at each other with disdain. The World Champion looking into the eyes of a friend who he thought he knew as Applejack, had only one thing on her mind. The country gal took a seat, as did Isaac. Nothing was said as both looked at each other. Camera flashes went off as the tension between the pair could be cut with a knife.
"Ladies and gentlemen, we are here for some important business," said Juniper. "Now, due to the actions of Ms. Applejack, it has caught the attention of not just the Dueling Committee but also around the world. And so it has been made official. At Super Showdown in less than two months, the main event will be Isaac against Applejack. And for today, I have here the contract for that match. Now understand, you two that there is a no-contact clause that was placed in here. This is to ensure that both of you make it to Super Showdown because I think it's pretty clear you two want to get your hands on each other. However, if any of you two violate that once the contract has been signed, there will be no main event. And Isaac, I hate to say this, but if you violate the clause, then… you'll be stripped of your World Champion status."
Isaac turned to look at Juniper after hearing that. She apologized to her client for not bringing it up to him until now, as she had barely finished looking over the contract. The World Champion glanced at Aj as he felt like she had something to do with that clause.
"Now then, as I said, let's just get this signed without any trouble," said Juniper as she opened the contract and presented it to Isaac to sign first.
"Just so you know, Isaac. I had the board put in a clause. And that states that if I get screwed over in our match, I automatically receive a rematch, no questions asked. And I also had it put in that this duel of ours will end automatically when one of our Life Points reaches zero. So you can't rely on your Relay Soul trap card to save you this time, sugar. I refuse to be screwed over again; I deserve to be World Champion! Isaac, I know I can beat you even when nobody else thinks I can't."
"There's a reason for that!" remarked Isaac with intensity in his tone.
"You shut up! You shut yer damn mouth!" yelled Applejack. "I beat you! I beat you in our last duel! I've put you on yer back on more than one occasion! Juniper can't save you now. No crooked official can save you now. And the Duel Monsters brass can't save you anymore because yer their golden boy! The truth of the matter is Isaac, and look at me when I'm talkin' to you, city slicker. Look at me! The truth is that you can't beat me. And at Super Showdown, I'm gonna prove it!"
Isaac remained silent as he let Aj's statement sink in.
"You know, Aj. There was a time, back when this all started between you and I, where I actually enjoyed dueling against you. A time when I actually respected you. We had a great duel. And I beat you. We had another epic match, and I won again. The more that I beat, the more you beg for "one more match." It's comical. But now… all of this. It's starting to piss me off. And you know what happens when I'm pissed off. I unleash my inner demon." said Isaac with a soft warning to the country gal.
"But Aj, congrats on getting yourself another title shot. But understand that a lawyer isn't gonna make you World Champion. No, no. In order to become World Champion, you're gonna have to beat me. And Jacklyn… that will never happen."
Isaac took the pen and lifted the first few pages of the contract as he signed his name on the dotted line. He then put the pen down and slid it over for Applejack to sign. The country gal looked at it but didn't sign it yet.
"Isaac, you don't get it. I want to be World Champion for one reason only. And it's not for the fame, it's not for the glory, it's not for the money. It's so that everybody knows, and it proves that when I step foot onto the field, there is nobody better than Applejack!" shouted the country gal. "I refuse to be you. Because what you are is a parody. A parody of Duel Monsters."
Isaac stood up abruptly after hearing Aj's claim as he clenched his fist. Juniper was worried he might violate the no-contact clause, but Isaac smiled before sitting back down.
"You almost got me there. A parody, huh? A parody?" chuckled Isaac. "Aj, I'm not a parody. The reason I'm out here, regardless of what you think, is the same reason you're out here. All of this. All of them. And I thought you'd be smart enough to understand that. All of these people with their signs and their hands in the air. They do it because they believe in you. They believe in you, and you hear that. And when you hear that and know someone believes in you, it empowers you. It gives you emotion, and all you want to do is come out onto that dueling field every single night, sick, tired, or hurt, and put your body on the line as a way to say I believe in you as much as you believe in me!"
"You are red hot right now. But you always have critics. You should be proud of every single thing you've accomplished. But you should be smart enough to know that I am proud of what I've done here. I am proud of who I am. And I am proud of what I've become. Because what I've become is a man who's spent the last 15 years dueling around the world. Sometimes they cheer, sometimes they boo, but I have stood in for over a dozen years in front of the most hostile environments, in front of the biggest names this business has to offer, and the difference between you and me is not a parody, Jack. Every one of those matches, I did it all while being World Champion! So please think I'm a joke. Please think I'm a parody. Please think that I'm gonna waltz into Super Showdown for our duel, just a shell of a man. Who is wearing a t-shirt, a cap wearing, an off-the-rack set of cargo, wearing a wristwatch, and some beat-up sneakers. Please, please think that of me. Because that's what every one of your peers has thought of me and I've beaten them all. All of them. I've dueled and beaten them all, and that's a pretty styled list, Aj. A list that includes Rainbow Dash, Sunset Shimmer,..."
"Wait a second, wait a second, wait a second!" shouted Applejack as she cut off her friend from running down the names of duelists he's beaten. "You talk about all those duelists like they're so much better than me."
"Applejack, you have to understand. You're hopefully on your way to greatness. But I can't put you in that class because you don't belong in that class. You wanna talk about how demeaning catchphrases are? What's yours: Yee-haw bitch! Or how about one of mine where I say respect your enemies and friends? Well, Aj, respect here isn't given out; it's earned! You listen to me, and you listen to me well, country gal. If you are good enough to be World Champion in our duel at Super Showdown, then, and only then… you earn my respect." said Isaac.
"And there it is. Clear and simple, plain as day. You just spelled it out. You… don't… respect me. Not only that, you are not treating this like you treated your duel with Rainbow Dash. Because you respected her. Or any other duel you've had that wasn't with me. And why should you?! You are a five-time World Champion. When you became World Champion for the first time, you reigned for five long years. How could you? How could you understand the hunger, understand the desire that I have for being World Champion just once! JUST ONCE!" yelled Applejack with passion in her voice. "That's all I want! Just once! How can you understand that?! And you can't! Because for you, this is just another main event, another Super Showdown paycheck. But for me, this is the biggest duel of my life!"
The two duelists share intense stares with each other.
"You know, let me tell you something, sugar? There's a custom that I've learned from some other duelists, and it's something they did before big matches. And it's to fire someone up, to light that spark. From one duelist to another, they would bring everything they had to that fight. They take their hand, and as hard as they could, they would slap them in the face!" stated Applejack, while looking at Isaac. "You know, I wish… I wish so badly I could do that to you right now, but I can't. Because you're not a duelist, and you don't deserve it!"
"Aj… somewhere along the line, you became a disgrace to yourself," said Isaac as Aj's eye twitched hearing that from her friend's mouth. "And you're better than that, you know it. I meant what I said when you asked for a rematch. I love you. And because I love you, you need to hear what I'm about to say because you won't listen to anybody else if they say it. Jacklyn, till the day I day, you will always be my friend; that's never gonna change. I just didn't know that my most honest friend… would become a whining, crying, moaning little bitch!"
Applejack lost it as she didn't take too kindly to what Isaac said. In response, she reached across the table and slapped him as hard as he could. Isaac's anger reached its peak as he flipped the table over and looked to put his hands on Aj but stopped when she held the contract in his face. The contract that had his signature and hers, now on the dotted line. The country gal smiled as she managed to get a shot in on her friend before enacting the no-contract clause from both of them. Isaac growled as he knew that if so much lay a hand on her, he'd be stripped of his title status. For Applejack, she merely tossed the contract at Isaac's feet before looking at her friend.
"I'll see you at Super Showdown, sugarcube."
With that, Applejack walked off, leaving Isaac to pick up the contract. He looked at it before handing it to Juniper as he kept his eyes on the country gal's retreating figure. The deal was set, and on the biggest stage of them for Duel Monsters, the final match in this trilogy sage between the two would reach its ultimate finale.
Author's Note: I told you this wouldn't be over. And oh boy, did things change in a heartbeat. The obsessionthat Applejack has, has driven her off the deep end and forced her to do things that aren't favorable, but... wouldn't you do the same in her position given all she's been through. The main event is set between Applejack and Isaac. And really, both duelists do make good points for their sides. The question is: Does one make better points than the others? And as for the audience, who do you all side with the most. Do let me know who you favor. And hopefully, when this is all said and done, perhaps... things might go back to the way they were. Hopefully.