When the rays of sunlight poured through an open window of the barn and into Arbiter's eyes, he at first grimaced at the unwelcome light and tried to get more sleep. He then realized it was morning and shot himself awake.

He looked around frantically to make sure there was no sign of the pit to hell or the staircase to heaven. There was no sighting of either.

Arbiter was both relieved and a little disappointed. He knew the citizens of Ponyville and Equestria meant well, but being turned into a pony and living in a world with mythical creatures wasn't his ideal place for peace. At least Equestria had it. It then dawned on him that Equestria was going to be he and Chief's heaven. Sure it wasn't intended, but Arbiter knew now there could be an afterlife for sentient toys after all.

Arbiter then climbed up the ladder leading to the platform where Chief was bunking. As usual, Chief remained asleep probably dreaming about fucking Arbiter's mom as per usual.

Arbiter decided not to wake up Chief this time and let him dream his sick dreams. He just gently climbed back down the ladder and silently trotted out of the barn, closing it's door behind him.

Arbiter decided to take a stroll in the apple tree orchards to help clear his head. He walked out a few yards before he noticed that Applejack was already awake and bucking apples off the trees all by herself. He then trotted over to her.

"Good morning, Applejack,"

Applejack welcomed Arbiter with a friendly smile.

"Mornin' Arbiter, sleep well?"

"You could say that yeah. At least that hay was soft enough like you said it would be."

Applejack chuckled.

"Ah wouldn't lie about it."

Arbiter remembered that Applejack's element was Honesty so that meant she never told a fib. Sure there was that time with Discord, but that's because he hypnotized her into telling lies.

"Of course you wouldn't; but can you tell me why your up so early bucking apples off these trees by yourself?"

"Oh Ah always get up at dawn to get an early start on my chores so Ah can have more free time to be with my friends."

"That's very clever. Your friends must really respect you for your dedication and your hardwork. Also your honesty."

Applejack blushed.

"Aw shucks, that's mighty nice of ya ta say. I bet yer friend Chief feels the same way about ya."

"I wouldn't place a wager on it," Arbiter said directing his eyes toward the ground with a look of doubt on his face.

Applejack stopped her work and looked at Arbiter with concern.

"What's troublin' ya sugarcube? I thought Chief was yer best friend."

"He is; but our relationship is a bit: complicated."

"Is there anythin' Ah can do to help?"

"I wish, but I'm afraid there really is nothing you can do to help permanently seal the unstable gap of bonding that resides in between me and Chief, and might I say it's one huge gap."

"So yer sayin' that you and Chief have a on and off again sort of friendship?"

"When you put it that way, then yes."

"Oh my goodness!"

"Don't fret about it Applejack. Even through me and Chief have this sort of predicament, we've still been together for six years."

Applejack became confused.

"Six years? How did ya manage ta survive eachother fer six years? Yer not making any sense sugarcube."

"I know what I say is ludicrous to you, but it's the truth. I do appreciate your concern through, but I don't think there's anything you can do for us. This is between me and Chief to settle the conflicts that we get into. "

Applejack shrugged.

"Well if that's what ya feel like doin', then that's fine by me. Just thought Ah could've been some assistance to y'all."

"And I'm extremely grateful for your offer. That what makes you a great pony and trustworthy friend. I bet you even make your parents proud."

It's there Arbiter made his error. At the mention of her Ma and Pa, it was her turn now to sadly stare at the ground. Her ears drooped low. To make matters worse, her bottom lip quivered and tears began to form in her eyes. Arbiter mentally dope-slapped himself for being so stupid. He should have remembered that Applejack's parents never made an appearance in any of the episodes. There was no explanation why they never showed up, but something told him it wasn't good.

"I'm sorry.... I didn't mean too.....I didn't know..." he stuttered trying to find a sentence for a sincere apology.

"No no, it's alright sugarcube," Applejack said in a voice trying to fight emotions. "Please don't think Ah'm a wuss for breakin' down in front of ya like this. Ah shouldn't cry at all!"

"There's no crime for getting emotional in front of someone, no crimes at all; not even your friends. They love you and will do anything they can do to comfort you. I know you think showing emotions will make others think your weak and not strong. That's not true at all. Matter of fact if you don't show emotion, it's telling your friends or others that you don't care. Everyone has a different soft spot under the tough interior or exterior they possess. What I'm getting at is that what's the point of being honest with others if you can't be honest with yourself? You can trust your friends to support you no matter what sort of grief you face. For those random strangers who can't, let them burn in Tartarus."

"Ya really mean that?" Applejack asked in a struggled whisper.

"Yes, now c'mon. I think a hug might help solve this situation."

Applejack slowly approached Arbiter's extended hoof. Part of her wanted to protest, but the other wanted to feel a warm and comforting embrace of somepony she could trust even through she only met Arbiter yesterday, but there was something about him that made her feel like she knew him for years.

She put a hoof around his neck while he placed a hoof behind her back and held her tight but in a comforting way.

He felt her shoulders twitch slightly as she let out soft but audible sobs. He could feel her warm tears matting his coat where the armor parted a bit. He patted her back gently telling her over and over again that it's okay and to let it all out.

Her emotional moment lasted only for a couple of minutes before it subsided. Arbiter let her go from his embrace. He noticed that her eyes were red from releasing her waterworks.

"Feeling better?" Arbiter asked.

"Yeah, Ah feel better now. Thank you so much," Applejack replied with a small but content smile.

"Glad I could be of some help."

Arbiter and Applejack gazed into eachothers eyes for a moment to exchange their affections of their friendship.

"r u 2 g0ing 2 fuck or what?" Chief asked them appearing out of nowhere.

Arbiter and Applejack nearly jumped out of their skins.

"H...how did you find us?" Arbiter stuttered trying to regain himself.

"ez. i followed ur f00t st3ps"

Chief pointed out the indentations in the dirt.

"Ya really shouldn't sneak up on us like that sugarcube. It's very rude," Applejack scolded.

"srry k" Chief replied flatly.

Arbiter sighed.

"Now that your here Chief, we might as well help Applejack finish her chores for the day."

"i will, butt under 1 condishin. it ownly involves app13jack"

"An' why is it only me?" Applejack asked suspiciously.

Chief signaled for her face to come closer. She did so. He beckoned somemore and her face got closer. He kept beckoning her until her muzzle was barely touching his visor. She was nervous, but still very suspicious.

Out of the blue he said, "tits or gtfo"

Applejack gasped in shock, anger, and offense to Chief's perverted statement.

She rapidly spun around, bought her rear hoofs up, then bucked Chief as hard as she could. Instead of flinging him into a tree or sending him skidding along the ground, she sent him flying high into the air.

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!1!!!!11111!!!!" Chief screamed as he flew away.

Arbiter was amazed at how much strength this young mare had. He knew she was strong, but not that strong. He should've been horrified, but instead he was rather impressed.

"Wow; that was incredible!"

"Now Ah can see why ya have a hard time livin' with him. He's a real; might I say jackass?"

"You could probably try something more than that."

Applejack thought of the next possible thing.

"Then he's a, what do ya call 'em, 'douch-bag'? Is that right?"

"Haha! You're spot on!"

Applejack laughed as well, then examined Arbiter.

"Ah believe ya should think about changin' out of that heavy metal. It's nothing personal or bad really, Ah just think that ya need a new appearance so ya won't draw in unwanted attention."

Arbiter looked at himself. What Applejack said was true. Continuously wearing this dull armor would be a real eyesore to everypony who saw him. He was no longer a plastic action figure anymore so he thought it was about time to change his appearance.

"Okay, where shall we go for my 'makeover'?"

"Ah'm sure Rarity can find somethin' for ya. She always knows what's in style nowadays, or she could make ya somethin' herself."

"I would like that."

Applejack smiled.

"Well c'mon then, let's get 'er done!"