Two months later, the two and the rest of the ballet academy do their performance in front of their friends in family. As they watch, Applejack and Big Mack can't help but smile. "She has mom's nimbleness," whispers AJ to her brother.

"Mmhmm," he whispers back. The two then quiet down and get back to watching the performance. They couldn't be prouder of their little sister.

The performance continues for three hours before finally coming to an end. Once it does, Applejack and Big Mack hop up and embrace their little sister in a hug. "We're so proud of you!" they exclaim, smiles across their faces. Apple Bloom struggles to get out of their arms.

"Uh, thanks, now can you put me down?" replies Apple Bloom.

"Sure," replies Applejack as Apple Bloom falls out of her hooves and plops onto the ground. Tender Taps then approaches the Apple siblings and begins to talk to Apple Bloom.

"I had fun with you today, Apple Bloom," says Tender Taps. "Will I see you tomorrow? I want to take you out to my big brother's lake house."

"You can go tomorrow if you want," says Applejack giving her okay.

"I'll see you tomorrow. What time do you want to meet up?" replies Apple Bloom with a smile.

"6:30 work?" he inquires.

"Sure," replies Apple Bloom as she embraces him in a hug before letting go.

"Great," he replies before kissing her goodbye on the cheek. "I'll see you then." The three Apple siblings then part ways and head towards the ice cream shop. It's truly been a great day and for Apple Bloom, it's going to be a great weekend as well!

Chapter 5

The next day at 6:30, the two meet up and head out for the carnival. At the carnival, the two enjoy the rides and the nice hot funnel cakes, the cold ice cream cones, and nice hoof made cornbread. "This is fun," says Apple Bloom as she puts her head on his shoulder. "More fun than a movie."

"I can't argue that," replies Tender Taps as he takes a drink of his soda. The two then finish up their food before getting onto the next ride. While on the ride, Apple Bloom puts her hooves up in the air and squeals.

Meanwhile, elsewhere in the park, Sweetie and Scootaloo watch the two from the ground as they enjoy a bag of popcorn behind a bush. "You sure we should be spying on them?" asks Scootaloo.

"Yeah, we need to see if they really truly do have feelings for each other," replies Sweetie Belle.

"I'm just saying, we don't do this when it comes to you and Button Mash, how is Apple Bloom's relationship with Tender Taps any different?" replies Scootaloo.

"Good point, let's go enjoy the rides then," replies Sweetie. The two drop their popcorn and go get in line for the Tilt a Whirl ride. Scootaloo is glad she finally was able to talk some sense into Sweetie Belle. Now, she can breathe a sigh of relief. While on the Tilt a Whirl, Sweetie ends up getting sick and pukes all over the ride causing it to end early and she has Rarity come and pick her up.

"Get well soon, Sweetie!" says Scootaloo as she watches Rarity carry Sweetie Belle off the grounds.

A few minutes later, Scootaloo ends up running into Apple Bloom and Tender Taps. "What are you doing here?" says Apple Bloom confused.

"Enjoying the carnival just like the two of you," replies Scootaloo.

"Oh, okay," replies Apple Bloom before walking off and getting on the Tilt a Whirl with Tender Taps. Scootaloo then follows them to the ride and hops on as well. The three then enjoy the coaster together before parting ways once the ride is done. Apple Bloom and Tender Taps head off to ride the carnival swings while Scootaloo goes off and plays the flight simulator game.

Around an hour later, Tender Taps and Apple Bloom leave the shop and go ride the Swan Boats in the park before walking to the fountain once the boat ride comes to an end. Once their walk comes to an end, Tender Taps takes Apple Bloom home so she can enjoy some time with her grandparents, sister, and brother. He then returns home to his own father and mother and enjoys watching his favorite show between the two of them on the couch.