AppleJackal: (Thoughts) It's already been a week since I've been in Ponyville and I have been hard at work at Sweet Apple Acres, it is tiring but I enjoy. I have also been asked to do other jobs from other ponies, like to fix something or take a certain to a house. Thought there was one job I really enjoyed doing and that was when I helped Pinkie Pie bake. It was so much fin and I wish it could of lasted forever. And ever since I started working at Sweet Apple Acres Pinkie always seems to know when I have my breaks and comes down to visit and brings lunch for me. But I'm glad she does, she always brings a smile to my face when she comes to visit.

Pinkie: (Thoughts) I've seemed to have need visiting Sweet Apple Acres more than I have in a month, the again I have had more of a reason to visit. Since that's where AppleJackal, I always enjoy seeing him during his breaks and having lunch with him. It's always the highlight of my day when I see him, he always makes me happy and smile. I make sure to bring him cupcakes and sandwiches for him and Applejack when she joins. I also then we have got even close after that baking incident where we threw cake mixture at each other  and made a big mess. Then we both went for the same tissues and touched hooves. I think I blushed really hard that day.

The only thing they regret is not being able to tell each other how they feel, cause of how scared that the other one won't feel the same way.

Today was another normal day, while AppleJackal, Applejack and Pinkie Pie were having lunch as usual during the two Apple's break. They then see Rainbow Dash flying toward them with something in her pouch.

Applejack: Howdy Rainbow, what brings you here?

Rainbow Dash: This.

Rainbow Dash shows them a flier that says 'Talent show'

Pinkie: A talent show?

Rainbow Dash: Yeah, the town is having a talent show today and the entire town is going to be there. Also the winner gets an awesome trophy.

She points out the trophy in the middle of the flier.

Applejack: Why are they having talent show.

Rainbow Dash: I dunno, maybe to see who is the most talented pony in Ponyville.

Pinkie: Are you going to enter Dashie?

Rainbow Dash: Of course, I'm planning on winning with my awesome moves.

Applejack: Well good luck with that.

Rainbow Dash: I don't need luck. I gotta go and hand out for fliers and then sign up. Then I can practice after. See you guys at the show.

The three see Dash leave as they look at the flier again.

Applejack: Hey, why don't you enter AppleJackal.

AppleJackal: Why?

Applejack: You can show everypony your amazing singing talents.

Pinkie: (Surprised) I didn't know you could sing AppleJackal.

Applejack: Yep, why one night after he came back from helping a pony at work, we had a family night where we sat outside and had a little campfire. The AppleJackal brought out his guitar and sang for us around the campfire.

Pinkie: Wooow. That sounds amazing.

AppleJackal: Yeah but there's a difference between that and this.

Applejack: What do you mean?

AppleJackal: That was me singing for my family. This would be in front the entire town. I don't know, maybe I shouldn't,

Pinkie: Aww please. I think you should, I would love to hear you sing. If Applejack's words are true then you will win for sure, plus she did make you sound amazing. So please.

AppleJackal: (Sighs) Okay Pinkie, I'll do. I'll go to the town square and sign up.

Pinkie: Yay! Thank you.

Pinkie hugs AppleJackal tightly and he hugs her back. Which made him smile cause he know that he will be making Pinkie happy.

So with that, AppleJackal signs up for the show and for the rest of the day he practices what he will be singing for the show, with Applejack helping by giving him food and plenty to drink.

It was now night time and time for the show to start, the entire town was there an filled up every seat. And Pinkie, Twilight, Fluttershy and Rarity were also there in the crowd.

Pinkie: Ooh I am so nervocited. I can't wait to hear AppleJackal sing.

Twilight: Neither can I. I never knew he could.

Rarity: Well you never know what a pony can do until you've seen it.

While backstage AppleJackal was waiting for his turn to go on at the end of the show, but was really nervous and was really scared to go on stage. Then Applejack came up to him.

Applejack: How are you feeling?

AppleJackal: Not gonna lie, I'm really nervous and scared. What if the town don't like me?

Applejack: Stop worrying ok. Take a few slow, deep breaths and remember, you are an amazing singer. No matter what any pony says. Plus Pinkie Pie is out there and she is really looking forward to seeing you sing. She think you're going to be amazing.

AppleJackal: (Takes a deep breath) You're right Applejack, I can't let ponies down. But mostly, I can't let Pinkie down.

Applejack: Glad to hear it, I'm gonna go take my seat. Good luck.

AppleJackal: Thank you.

Applejack goes to the audience area and takes her seat next to the others. As the show was going on, there were plenty of different kind of acts performing. Like magic tricks, ventriloquism, comedy and others. As it was now inching towards AppleJackal's turn. As Rainbow Dash just finished her routine the crowd cheered and it was looking as if she was going to win. As AppleJackal was the last one up.

Rainbow Dash: Good luck AppleJackal.

AppleJackal takes a deep breath as he goes on stage and takes his seat on stage. Then the announcer announced his name and what he will do. AppleJackal looked really nervous and was ready to just run off stage until he heard a voice.  

Pinkie: You can do it AppleJackal.

The familiar voice of the pony that he loves and he knows has a lot of faith in him made him smile and gave him the confidence to start singing.

(AppleJackal sings - Hero by Enrique Iglesias)

AppleJackal finishes the song and the entire crowd was silent, with surprised faces. AppleJackal thought that is was bad but then a will round of applause and cheering was coming from the audience. Then it was announced that AppleJackal had won the competition.

Pinkie was still shocked but then her shock turn into happiness as her heart beat went faster than ever and tears of joy came out of her eyes, as she knew she fell in love with him even more.

AppleJackal leaves the stage and goes backstage with his trophy as the other 6 meet him backstage.

Twilight: Congratulations, that was amazing.

Rarity: That was better than I thought. You deserved to win.

Fluttershy: You were the best by far. Well done AppleJackal.

Applejack: You deserve the praise AppleJackal, I told you everypony would love it.

Pinkie: Congratulations. I was thinking you were amazing but I didn't know you were that amazing.

AppleJackal: Thank you all, for all your support. I appreciate it, I really do.

Rainbow Dash: Congratulations AppleJackal, you deserved to win. But I want to know, you looked so nervous when you went on. How were you able to pull it off

AppleJackal looks at Pinkie and then looks back at Rainbow.

AppleJackal: Let's just say that, I was influenced by a very special pony.

They all once again say congratulations to AppleJackal and all leave to go home, except for Pinkie Pie.

Pinkie: I know you got a trophy but I wanted to give you another prize for when you won.

AppleJackal: Oh really thank you. You didn't have to.

Pinkie: But I want to.

Pinkie then walks up to AppleJackal and to his surprise, kissed him on the cheek. AppleJackal blushed.

AppleJackal: Th-thank you.

Pinkie: You're welcome, well done again for winning the competition. (To herself as she is leaving) Cause that was a prize for winning my heart.

AppleJackal and Applejack get back home and say goodnight to each other. AppleJackal gets into his bed and looks up to the ceiling think about what just happened and rubs his cheek.

AppleJackal: That was the greatest prize I could ever get.

We also see Pinkie Pie get into her bed. Looking at the ceiling.

Pinkie: I can't believe I did that, but it was worth it. He did win my heart over.

Then they were both determined that one day, not sure when that they will tell each other how they feel about each other.   Next Chapter: The Confessions Estimated time remaining: 23 Minutes