Months and months ago...
Rainbow Dash winced, having crash-landed deep into the soils of Sweet Apple Acres.
A low voice drawled affectionately, and soon Rainbow felt a strong hoof pulling her up.
Rainbow gazed up, and a pair of emerald eyes gazed back.
And everything inside her collapsed all at once.
I'm not expecting anything from you after reading this.
I'm not expecting for you to return any of the affection. I mean, of course that would make my whole world, but that's not the point. I know you're not into mares. I know that the closest thing you have to a romantic dream is to have a stallion to depend on, who can help you continue the Apple Family and whatnot. That's fine. That's more than fine. That's cool and that's awesome—because it's you, and it's what you want. And I want you to have everything you would ever want in this world, AJ.
But just know that no matter what happens—whether we become closer, or even if you never want to hear from me ever again—I will always love you. I will be your friend, your confidant, your sister in Harmony—if you will have me.
And no matter how long or short our friendship lasts, or how close we become or how great the distance grows between us...
I will love you forever and ever, Applejack, as I love you now. For you have saved my life more times than you can count. You have improved me, transformed me, and inspired me—just by being you.
And I would want nothing less than for you to be you. Some ponies win the day the very moment that they were foaled. I couldn't think of a better trophy to be around. And the fact that I'm counted as one of your best friends makes me the luckiest mare to be alive. And it is a good life... a very good life. I understand that now.
And I thank you.
Sincerely,
-Rainbow Dash