Applejack's empire had spread. Equestria was covered with oil derricks, forging a new beginning for Equestria. It is now becoming industrialized, thanks to Applejack. Nearly every forrest and tree demolished, and new technology easing the lives of the Equestrians, however were causing harm to its environment. Equestria was now a symbol of innovation and the future. Applejack was now the richest pony in all of Equestria. However, despite her immense wealth, she was a sickly figure, ill from her terrible temper and raging alcoholism. She lived alone in a massive mansion, complete with marble floors, immense tapestries, pillars, lavish grounds, and even a bowling alley. Although having everything, she felt as if she was nothing. She wasted her days drinking and fooling around about her dark mansion, with only servants to keep her company.

Meanwhile, Applejack and Scootaloo, having formed a tight bond during their time in Applelooza, decided they were meant for each other. They idolized each other, and at the age of twenty five, tied the knot. Applejack was ashamed of Applebloom's interests and ceased communication with her. Applebloom was joyous, however, the other side of her life, her family name, became darker with each day. Some time later, Applebloom and Scootaloo were on a train. Outside were miles of oil derricks. Applebloom was writing a letter to her teacher, who she has worked with for the last twenty nine years and has essentially become part of her family. The note read, "My sister's ferocious appetite for buying new land while ignoring existing contracts is blind to the future of this industry. I can't continue to mask a happy face over all of this anymore. There is a downfall ahead, and my sister is unable and unwilling to see it... Would you consider a meeting on our future plans? Scootaloo and I are traveling back to Applelooza to visit and see what had become of it. Perhaps this is a good time to speak to you in private. It's been too long, and Scootaloo and I are very eager to see you."

Back in Applelooza, Applebloom, her teacher, and Fletcher were all sitting on the front porch of the old Sunday ranch. Applebloom signed and her teacher translated. "I've reached a crossroad in my life, Fletcher, and I need your help.". They began to have an intense but inaudible conversation, as Scootaloo watched it from afar. They stopped, and Applebloom trotted to Scootaloo happily and they embraced each other.

Applebloom and her teacher, who would serve as a translator for Applebloom's sign and Applejack's speech, made it to Applejack's gloomy mansion and were guided by her servants to Applejack's office room. Applejack was a mess. She was filthy and scarred. Her hat was torn and in shambles. Her eyes were bloodshot and tiresome. She had a hunched sickly figure. She sat, preparing for Applebloom. She sensed she had not come to say hello. She was glaring at Applebloom while Applebloom was looking at her teacher so she could see his translations, but also not eyeing Applejack out of shame. Applejack started, "So.....Applebloom...... How was the trip...?". Applejack signed and the teacher translated, "Fine. Thank you.". Applebloom looked around at Applejack's cronies and signed, "May we be alone?". Applejack said, "What do you mean? These are my finest partners. They hear everythin' I hear.". Applebloom signed, "I would rather speak in private.". Applejack leaned forward, grinning, and said, "....You CAN'T speak... So, jus' tell me where you been... Or do ya think I don't already know...? Ye went to Applelooza, a place only fer business. I ain't got any business there... And I know ya took my cable car. Only for business. And, I ain't got business with Fletcher. So, what are ye plannin'?". Applebloom signed, "This is very hard for me to say but I will tell you first. I love you, very much. And I have learned to love what I do because of you. However, I am leaving. I'm leaving Equestria, and I'm taking Scootaloo. This place stands as a symbol of my frustration. I miss working outside. I miss the trees. I miss working with you. The old you. I miss my family. I am going to start my own drilling company, outside of this land. Away from you. But I will not harm the land like you. Where we go, we will plant trees. It's time to make a change.". Applejack was furious. She paused and said, "That makes ya my competitor...". Applebloom rushed, "No, no n,o. Not like that.". But Applejack said, "Ohhh no.... It is EXACTLY like that... Yer makin' such a misstep... Why are ya here...?". Applebloom replied, "I want to speak to yo-" but Applejack snapped back, "YOU don't speak. That's what this dog is for." and pointed at the teacher. Applebloom continued, "I know you and I don't agree over many things and I would rather keep yo as my sister instead of my partner. Then Applejack said to Applebloom, "THEN SAY IT! SAY... it.... You got somethin' for me, speak...". Applebloom said nothing. Applejack said, "Yer killin' your image, yer killin' my image, yer killin' our FAMILY IMAGE!". Applebloom looked sharply at Applejack, and spoke for the first time in 20 years, in a severely underdeveloped voice, "Y-y-your s-stubborn. You'll ch-change. You'll learn ta acc-c-cept me....". Applejack looked away, and said coldly and quietly, "......You're not my sister....". Applebloom signed, "You don't mean that. Please don't say that.". Applejack said the bitter truth she had been hiding for 25 years, "It's the damn truth... Yer not my sister and never been my sister... Big Mac and I found ye, a newborn filly stranded out in the fields... No wonder ye ain't got a cutie mark... Yer an orphan... I should'a seen this. I should'a seen this comin'. Ye've been buildin' yer hate fer me all these years....piece by piece... I don't even know who ya are, cause you ain't got any of ME in ya. Yer somepony's else's. They left ya 'cause they hated yer very existence... Yer an orphan from a basket in the middle of the fields... This anger, this...maliciousness and backwards dealings with me.... I only took ye along with me 'stead of leaving ye to rot on Sweet Apple Acres 'cause I needed a cute face to help buy property. Yer...lower than a bastard....". Tears were swelling in Applebloom's eyes, but she refused to shed a tear in front of this stranger. She signed, "I'm leaving you. Forever.". Applejack said, "Ye ain't got any of me in ya...". "Applebloom eyed Applejack one last time and signed, "I thank Celestia I have none of you in me..." and she and her teacher began to leave. Applejack chucked and began screaming as they left, "BASTARD FROM A BASKET! BASTARD FROM A BASKET!". Away from Applejack, Applebloom broke down in tears from utter shame and hatred.

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