Alex. 2nd Fireman Alex Barkley. The 2nd of 3 firemen of the Battleship Express. He'd been with the train ever since it's first run from Grand Central Station in New York, to St. Louis where the first battle began. He was an old-timer like me. Even though he was only 23 years old, he'd seen the wars like the rest of us. He was in the Big Boy's cab with Todd and I when the train was attacked by the Wonderbolts.

He was the one who managed to bash Soarin in the face with his coal shovel before the cab got swarmed. Eventually, the train was brought to a screeching halt outside of Ponyville Station, and he blacked out with the rest of us in that cab. Eventually, he did regain consciousness, and made his way out of the cab. Once he was on the ground again, he was told by others that we were now in the land of Equestria, and that the Ponies were not our enemies.

"Oh, well, just so long as they aren't Futas, then I'm ok!" He then went over to talk to the Wonderbolts who had been attacking the train.

"Um, Commander Soarin? I'm REALLY sorry for bashing you in the face with my shovel. I thought that you were a Futa."

Soarin looked at him. "It wasn't your fault Alex. You were just doing what had to be done to defend your train. We thought that you were the enemies as well. It was all just a big misunderstanding."

Alex nodded. "Yeah, but that still must have hurt since I did swing pretty hard!"

"Yeah, it did!"

Alex and Soarin talked for a while longer.

Eventually, while the meeting between myself, Don, and the Princesses was happening in the PCC, Alex was given the chance to talk to some of the other Ponies. Eventually though, there was one who caught his eye. She had orange fur, a blond mane and tail, green eyes, some freckles, and she was wearing a white shirt, blue jeans, work boots, as well as a Stetson cowboy hat.

Intrigued a bit, he went over to say hello.

"Hello Ma'am."

She turned to him. "Oh well howdy there Mr. Human! And who might you be?"

"Hmm? Oh, I'm Alex. 2nd Fireman Alex Barkley, but you can just call me Alex, Ma'am."

"Just as you can call me Applejack Sugarcube!" She shook his hand. "And it's nice to meet you Alex!"

"Nice to meet you too Applejack. So um, what town are we in exactly? I haven't heard yet."

Applejack gestured all around. "This is the town of Ponyville! I've lived here my whole life, as has most of my family."

"Oh, and do you live close by?"

She pointed to something off in the distance. "You see the top of that weather vane over there beyond that hill?"

"Yeah."

"Well, that's the barn on the farm where I live. It's called Sweet Apple Acres. Best apple farm in all of Equestria! My family's been makin' the best apple-flavored products for generations!"

Alex was stunned. "Wow, that sounds amazing Applejack! I sure wish that I could see Sweet Apple Acres."

Unfortunately though, before the two of them could continue talking, Don and I stepped out of the train and began to tell the crew the situation that we were currently facing. Eventually, after the skirmish involving the Zebra and Caribou ambassadors, Don made an announcement.

"Attention all hands, this is Major Don speaking! Due to the now extremely high danger of enemy activity, all personnel MUST stay with the train at all times! NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!"

Alex was upset. "Ah phooey! Now I gotta stay here!"

Applejack shrugged. "Eh, don't feel too sad there Partner, I'll stay here with ya if ya want."

He looked up at her. "Wait, you'd really do that?"

She nodded. "Of course I would Sugarcube!"

They then sat together on a bench close to the train, and talked for a while longer.

Eventually however, after the first-blood skirmish with the Caribou and Zebra forces, Alex knew just as well as the rest of us that another attack was imminent; and of course, we were all right!

That very same night, the Battle of Ponyville happened. While Applejack was taking shelter with the rest of the Element Bearers, Alex was with the rest of us right in the thick of the fighting. He was a part of my firing line, the same firing line that helped to protect the Ponyville town square.

By the time that the sun rose the next morning, and victory had been secured, we all knew what we had to do. Right alongside the rest of us, Alex voted to declare war on the Imperial Alliance.

Now the war could truly begin!

Very early the next morning, we all pulled out for Las Pegasus. Alex was the fireman, while I drove, and Todd was the brakeman, and Dash was up in the cab with us as well. After making it up No-Name Grade, we went down the other side, and we soon reached the city that was to become the sight of our next battle.

All throughout the course of the battle, Alex and Applejack were in the SCC watching the battle unfold.

"Golly! This is a TON of firepower!!!"

Alex smirked. "Heh, yeah! We've always been like this; it's just what our train was built for! It was designed to be able to provide EXTREMELY heavy firepower when required!"

Applejack looked at the digital maps. "Yeah, no kiddin' Sugarcube! I NEVER thought that I would ever see a train like this!"

"Well, she truly is one of a kind. Well, there were plans for a sister war-train, using Big Boy 4014, and UP 844 for a supply train. This train was to become known as the 'Dreadnought Express', but for whatever reason, the plans for it never came to fruition."

Applejack thought about that. "Huh. Well, maybe it would'a cost too much, or maybe y'all didn't need another train like this one."

Alex shrugged. "At times, I'd almost say that we did, but never mind that now. It's all in the past, although 2 Battleship Expresses side by side? Now THAT would have been cool to see!"

"Heh, yeah, no kiddin' Sugarcube!"

They then got back to watching the battle.

Once the battle was over, it was time for the cleanup to begin. It was also around this same time that Don called all of the Mane 6 together for a meeting.

"This is very hard for me to say, and I know that it's going to be even harder for you to hear, but the truth is, you all will not be able to continue on with us."

"WHAT!?!?! WHY!?!?!"

Don then went on to explain the extreme danger involved with what lay ahead, and how it was a stallion's job. "Plus, if you got killed, then that would be EXTREMELY bad, but if you got captured......" Don couldn't even bring himself to finish that sentence.

Eventually, Twilight sighed. "I....understand Don." Then, after reasoning with the others for a bit, they all understood too. It was also agreed that they would be on the next train heading back to Ponyville.

"I sure am gonna miss ya Alex! And I was just startin' to like ya too!"

Alex blushed a bit. "Yeah, I know. And I'm gonna miss you too AJ!"

She saw the dejection on his face. Then, just before she left, she kissed him gently on the mouth. "There. Just a little somthin' to remember me by until we meet again Alex!"

For a moment, Alex was stunned! He NEVER saw that one coming! In the end though, he did get over his shock enough to kiss Applejack back, before the two of them hugged one last time, and then Applejack got on the train to Ponyville.

"I sure am gonna miss her." Alex sighed sadly as the train pulled out of sight.

I looked at him. "We all are gonna miss our marefriends Alex; it's not just you."

Alex nodded, and then we all got back to work, little knowing the dangers that lay ahead.

Less than a day later, thanks to Zakia's video call, we knew that he'd captured our marefriends. Alex was with Don and I while we had our rage freak-out in the PCC, and for nearly an hour straight, our rage induced madness continued. We stomped on the floor, smashed things, screamed, yelled, cried, and a number of other rage-filled actions. Eventually though, we were able to get a grip on ourselves. After a chat with Princess Celestia, we all knew what we had to do.

"So, how are we even going to do this Major?" Alex asked.

"Well, like Princess Celestia said, we get to the Zebra Empire, and WIPE IT OFF THE MAP!!!!"

"As well as saving our marefriends?"

"Of course! What kind of people would we be if we didn't?!"

"Pretty terrible ones, that's for sure!"

We all then got to work on planning not only our attacks on the Badlands, but also reassuring the families of our marefriends that we were going to be doing everything in our power to bring their daughter/sister home.

"You have my word, Ma'am, that I WILL NOT rest until I've brought Applejack home safe and sound!"

"You'd better do that Sonny!" Granny told him, "Or I'll have ya skinned alive myself!"

Alex saluted. "As I just said Ma'am, I will bring her home, and now I add to that; I will bring her home, or die trying!"

A few days after that, our campaign through the Zebra Empire began. From one city to the next, we destroyed everything and everyone that stood in our way, and Alex was right there with us. He was part of the task force that wiped out the chemical plant in Bannon, and he was also present at the Battles of Zandia, Mardeth, and pretty much every other battle during our Zebra Empire campaign. He was just as much of a ruthless of a killer as we were.

Eventually though came the most critical battle of them all; Zebrica. Zebrica was the Zebra's capital city, and where Overlord Zakia was holding our marefriends hostage.

"So what's the plan Major?"

Don sighed. "Well, this is it, our final battle against these monsters. They have our marefriends, and we HAVE to get them back!"

"Yeah, NOTHING truer than that! So how are we going in?"

Don then relayed his plan, which was the Battleship Express tearing down the walls, as well as using our armored bulldozers, loaders, and tractors as tanks to move around the city. The attack was scheduled to begin at Dawn the following morning.

Sure enough, Alex found himself assigned to a bulldozer, which in fact was the same one that I was also assigned to. Once we got the signal from Don to begin the battle, and the walls had been brought down by the guns of the Battleship Express, we were all cleared for the attack. We all charged forwards, and did our best to make it inside of the city.

Then, once we were inside, our task was to cause as much ruckus as possible on our way to the Imperial Palace. Once we arrived though, we ran into trouble. We couldn't get the gates open! Eventually, Don was able to have them blasted open with explosives, and then we all proceeded onto the palace grounds.

Alex was looking up at all of the stairs leading up to the Imperial Palace. "Ok, so now I guess that we have to get out and walk!"

I shook my head. "No on my watch!" I then put the bulldozer into forward gear again, and after plowing over part of the fountain in front of the palace, I drove the bulldozer right up the stairs!

Once we'd all made it inside, our primary goal was to get to the hostages. Eventually, we managed to clear out the entire upper levels of the palace, with only the throne room remaining. Once the doors to that were blasted in after the whole room was filled with smoke, we all rushed in.

After dealing with the guards, I looked around. "Hello? Are there any hostages in here? We're looking for hostages!"

"Back here Sir!" From behind Zakia's throne stepped Dan, and then Twilight and Applejack.

When Alex saw his marefriend, he raced over to her. "APPLEJACK!!!!!"

"ALEX!!!!"

He began to hug her. "Oh thank God that you're ok! I thought that I was NEVER going to see you again!"

"Neither did I Alex!" She looked at him with tears in her eyes. "I thought that you weren't going to be able to get here and save me in time!"

He continued to hold her close. "Well, I'm here now, and it's all going to be ok!"

Eventually, once the palace had been fully cleared out, Alex gently picked his marefriend up, and carried her back out to the train.

For the next few days or so, Alex was by Applejack's side every minute. He just wanted to make sure that she was alright.

"I'm fine Alex", she reassured him. "You saved me from the Zebras BEFORE they could hurt me!"

Alex sighed. "Yeah, I know Babe, but it's just........well......it's complicated. I really don't want to get into it too much right now."

Applejack opened her mouth like she was going to say something, but she just closed her mouth, and didn't say anything.

Over the course of the remainder of the war, Alex did take part in a number of the campaigns against the Caribou, although he wasn't as angry as Dan and I were, as our marefriends were still being held hostage by the Caribou.

Eventually though, after the war was over, it was time for all of us to return home. After leaving Donneth for the last time on July 28th, we all headed back for Ponyville.

At one point, Alex did let Applejack take his place as the train's fireman, but after getting yelled at by Don, she was forced to abort early! The rest of the train ride back to Ponyville went just fine though.

When we arrived back there though, we all received the greatest hero's welcome of all time! EVERYPONY was there to see us, and they were all cheering for the Battleship Express, as well as Battalion 4009, who had managed to get them through the war.

Both Alex and Applejack were also both hugged by Granny Smith, Applebloom, and Big Mac.

"I'm back Granny! Alex here saved me, just like he said that he would!"

Granny then turned to look at him. "Mr. Alex, I would just like to offer ya my greatest thanks! You lived up to yer end of the promise, and ya brought Applejack home!"

Alex just blushed a bit. "Eh, it......was nothing really, Ma'am, just me doing my job; what had to be done! Oh, and you can just call me Alex, Ma'am."

"And I more than thank ya for it Alex. How would you like to come and help us out on the apple farm? I know that Applejack would love to have you, and we do need the extra help!"

Alex was speechless. Well.....um, I-I'll have to ask Major Don about it first, but if he doesn't have any objections, then sure, I could come and help you guys!"

Alex then went over to ask Don if he could help out at the apple farm.

Well, to make a long story short, Don didn't really have any objections, and so after gathering his things together, Alex followed Applejack, Big Mac, and Granny Smith back to Sweet Apple Acres.

When he saw the farm for the first time, he was shocked!

"Holy cow, this place is HUGE!!!"

And indeed it was. There was a house, and a large red barn, but beyond those were acres upon acres of apple trees.

"Well, now I can DEFINITELY see why this place is called 'Sweet Apple Acres!' There's apple trees everywhere!"

Applejack laughed a bit. "Yeah well, we Apples have been apple farmers here for generations. It's a tradition that we hope to carry on for many more."

"Eyup!"

Alex then took a bit more time to take in his surroundings. Eventually though, Applejack showed him where he could put his things for the time being, before showing him the ropes of farming.

The hours ticked by for Alex. He was learning so much about apple tree farming from Applejack.

"This, is really incredible AJ. Thank you for letting me work here with you."

Applejack smiled. "It's not really me that you should be thanking Sugarcube, it's Granny and Big Mac. They're they ones who're lettin' ya stay here."

Alex nodded. "Yeah, I suppose that makes sense. But nevertheless, I'm still glad to be here, and........" Alex suddenly trailed off. He looked to be troubled about something.

"Hey, what's wrong Sugarcube?"

Alex just shook his head. "It's.......nothing that you should concern yourself with. Let's just say that some aspects of the past are best left buried, even when they try to resurface again."

Applejack could see that Alex was in pain, but she didn't dare ask him what he meant. All of us Humans had come from extremely troubled backgrounds, and none of us were willing to talk about them.

Eventually though, nighttime came. For sleeping arrangements, Alex was going to be sleeping on a cot on the floor in Applejack's room. He would also be hung from the highest apple tree in the orchard if he tried anything funny with Applejack!

He tried to sleep, but sleep was fleeing away from him. One aspect of his past just wouldn't stay buried. It kept coming to the surface, and plaguing his dreams.

"NO.......no!!!! NOOOOOOO!!!!! GWAH!!!!" Alex suddenly woke up screaming! In one quick motion, he was off of his cot and had flung himself halfway across the room!

He lay there, gasping, panting, and sweating profusely. Suddenly though, the light next to Applejack's bed turned on. "Huh? What......? SUGARCUBE!!!!" She flew out of her bed, and raced over to where Alex was on the floor.

"Sugarcube? What happened?! What's wrong?!" Then she remembered the nightmares. Dash had warned her that I too had been having PTSD-induced nightmares.

Alex then began to hug her, while he cried softly. Applejack's motherly instincts kicked in almost immediately.

"Shh, it's ok Sugarcube. I got you. You're safe with me. I ain't gonna let anypony hurt you!"

"Oh god......." Alex muttered through his tears. "Why won't she leave?! Why won't she stay dead?!"

"Who? Who won't stay dead Sugarcube?"

"Miranda....."

"Who's........Miranda?"

Alex then revealed the horrifying truth about his past. Like most of the rest of us, he'd been captured in WW6, and sold to a Futa mistress. His mistress though was violently insane. She tortured Alex and her other slaves for her own sexual pleasure. By the time that the authorities found out and intervened, Alex was at death's door. A number of reconstructive surgeries later, Alex was mobile again, but his mind was never the same again. Even though he would later kill Miranda himself by repeatedly bashing her head in with a brick, he was mentally broken.

When Alex finished his story, Applejack could only stare at him in shock and horror. She'd heard whispered rumors about some of us having been confiscated from abusive mistresses, but to have actually heard a first-hand account from an eyewitness? That really shed a whole new light on things.

"I........can't even begin to imagine the pain that you're going through Alex. To have been treated like that.........I can't even begin to wrap my head around it. Just know that, Miranda is dead, and if she EVER wants to get at you again, even from beyond the grave, I ain't gonna let her! She had her chance with you, and she blew it! She's dead, and nopony cares!"

Alex looked up at her, before kissing her gently on the cheek. "T-thanks AJ, y-you're the best!"

She kissed him back gently. "It's my job Sugarcube. You're the closest friend that I have right now, so it's my job to help you. But come on now, let's go to bed."

Applejack then gently helped Alex back to his feet, before leading him over to her bed, laying him down on it, snuggling close to him, and pulling the covers over the both of them before holding him close.

"Goodnight Alex, I love you."

"Goodnight, Applejack. I.....love you too." Alex then fell asleep, and managed to stay asleep.

Over the course of the next couple of days, Alex did have to come back to help a little bit with the Battleship Express, but for the most part, he stayed with the Apple Family; helping to tend to Sweet Apple Acres.

During this time, he and Applejack began to grow closer and closer together. Applebloom said that they were in love, but Granny just shushed her.

"You leave yer big sister alone Applebloom! Someday you'll find a nice colt that you fancy too!"

Applebloom said that that would never happen.

"That's what I said when yer pa married yer ma...." Granny muttered.

"What was that Granny?"

"Oh, um......it was nothing Dear, just......talkin' to myself a bit."

Applebloom gave Granny a funny look before going back to helping pick apples.

That Saturday, Alex took Applejack to the Victory Ball in Canterlot. As the two of them danced, Applejack asked him a question.

"Hey Sugarcube?"

"Yeah AJ?"

I was wonderin'.......would you, uh......"

"Would I what AJ?"

"Would you........maybe......want to be my coltfriend? I mean, I think that Granny wants us together, and we do make a good pair, so what'dya say Pardner?"

Alex was really taken aback. He had NEVER expected this! However, he was quick to think up what to say. "If that's what you want Applejack, then sure, I'll be your coltfriend. Provided of course that you'll be my marefriend!"

"Of course I will Sugarcube!"

And that made it official; Alex and Applejack were now a couple.

With the months passing, more and more construction work on the museum was done, and before too long, Applejack heard that I had proposed to Rainbow Dash, and that she'd said yes. The two of us were planning on a mid-September wedding.

Alex heard about this, and finally he too had made up his mind. He went to talk to Don about it.

"So, you think that God is calling you two together, do you?"

He nodded. "Yes Sir. We've been together for a few months now, and I really do think that we were made to be."

"Well, if you want to do this, then I'm not going to stop you. I see nothing wrong with your relationship. However, when were you going to propose to her?"

Alex sighed. "Soon. I'm planning on surprising her with a ring here before too long."

Don nodded. "Well, good luck Alex. I hope that you find what you're looking for."

"Thank you Sir, and I hope so too!"

A few days later, he and Applejack were lying underneath their favorite apple tree. They were both holding hands, and in Alex's pocket was the ring. Close by were Todd and myself, hidden in the bushes. Alex selected us to be the ones to film the moment. Big Mac, Granny Smith, and Applebloom were also watching this as well.

Eventually, he signaled us to step forwards, which we did.

Alex then turned to her. "Hey Applejack?"

"Yeah Sugarcube?"

"I would just like to say that.....well, ever since the very beginning, you were always there for me. You were the one who understood my PTSD-induced nightmares, and also helped me get through them. You are the apple of my eye, and now I would like you to be the Apple of my life." Here he rolled over, and got into a kneeling position.

Applejack sat up. "Wait, what?"

"I mean that I just have one question for you." He then reached into his pocket, and pulled out the ring box, before opening it to reveal a gold ring with an apple-shaped diamond on it. "AJ, will you marry me?"

When Applejack realized that Alex was proposing to her, she immediately slammed her hands over her mouth and began to cry. Eventually, she was able to talk again.

"Y-yes, Sugarcube! 1,000 times YES!!!!!" She then sort of tackled Alex, and began to hug him. Todd and I filmed for a little bit longer before we stopped filming.

"Well Leopard, I can say that this was mission accomplished!"

"Yeah, I couldn't agree with you more Todd! I mean after all, Dash said yes when I asked her, and now we're planning a mid-September wedding."

"Hmm, I wonder when their wedding will be?"

I shrugged. "I don't know Todd, but I do know that we'll find out here before long!"

Sure enough, I was right. Alex and Applejack were planning on a late October wedding. Eventually, after some planning, the date was set for October 21st, 2029, just 1 month and 6 days later than mine. The wedding site of course would be the family farm, underneath their favorite apple tree. The plan was to invite most, if not ALL of the Apple clan, and of course, Alex invited all of us to come as well.

However, late one night, Alex ran into some serious trouble. As he was walking by the barn, a pair of arms suddenly reached out, grabbed him, and dragged him inside!

Alex was about to scream, before the lights came on, and sure enough all of his friends were standing around, seemingly laughing at him!

"Oh COME ON you guys! You kidnapped me for my Bachelor party?!"

Andy smirked. "Yep, guilty as charged! Now come on Alex, let's have some fun!"

Little did we suspect though, our 'fun' was about to have some almost fatal consequences!

At one point, Alex proposed a drinking contest.

"How do we do this Alex?" I asked.

"Simple!" Alex then pulled out a drink mixer and a funnel. "We start with some moonshine", He poured some in, "And then we add more alcohol!"

We all got the idea then, and began to add to the mixture.

"Cider!"

"Red wine!"

"Tequila!"

"Whisky!"

"Vodka!"

"Rum!"

"Arrack!"

Alex nodded. "Oh yeah, that's nice! Then Spirits, and of course, 100% pure Ethanol!" He then mixed it all together, before pouring it all into glasses, and handing it to any who wanted any. However, most of the rest of us backed away once we realized just how dangerous that concoction was. It could have killed us! I however volunteered to drink some just so that Alex wouldn't have to do it alone. I took a glass, and Alex took a glass. We both then looked at each other, before drinking it.

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What happened next, nobody truly knows to this day. The last thing that I can remember before blacking out was saying, "Wow, strong SHIT!!!"

Alex did this.

To put it into simple terms, the bachelor party was cancelled, and Alex and I were both rushed to the hospital to have our systems pumped! We both survived, but I've shied away from strong alcohol ever since.

Eventually though, on October 21st, the time came for the actual ceremony. The wedding site was all decked out in white, and there were chairs set up for all of the guests. The reception would be held in the barn, and both parties were getting ready.

Applejack was having the final fitting of her dress done by Rarity. Her dress was white, although it had green trim. Also, at Applejack's insistence, Rarity also made her a white version of her stetson hat for the ceremony as well. Her mane and tail were braided with flowers, and she had golden horseshoes on her hooves.

"I still can't believe that I'm a bride! It seems like just yesterday that I met Alex!"

"Are.......you nervous AJ?"

"No, not really Rainbow. I'm just so....happy!" Applejack then looked over at Rainbow. She'd been the first of her group of friends to get married, and now it was her turn. She picked Applebloom to be her maid of honor, while Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo were the flower girls. The rest of her friends were her bridesmaids.

Suddenly though, they all heard the music start.

"Oh, that's the music! Let's go everypony! Let's get this wedding underway!"

"Right behind you Applejack!" They all then left for their pre-wedding positions.

With Alex, the rest of us were busy getting ready as well. Like Applejack, Alex also had no nervousness. He'd picked Andy to be his Best Man, while Big Mac would be the ring bearer.

"Well, today's the big day Alex, are you nervous?"

He shook his head. "What? Me, nervous no! I'm doing just fine. This is my life-long dream come true!" He finished adjusting his formal military uniform. "Ok, that should just about do it! Now then, let's go guys!"

Right behind you Alex!"

We all then left to go perform Alex's "Transfer Ceremony."

Once we were there, we all stood around while Don addressed him. "State your name."

"Alex Barkley."

"And who is the mare that you're marrying?"

"Applejack."

"And you do love her, right?"

"Oh yes Sir!"

"And you pledge to love her until your dying day?"

"Yes Sir!"

"Ok then Alex, just like Leopard did, give me your hand."

Alex did so, and sure enough, after his hand was pricked with a sterile needle enough to draw blood, he put his bloody fingerprint onto the document that was signed by all of us Battleship Express crew who were getting hitched. Then we all had to scurry to our pre-wedding positions.

First to come down the aisle were the rest of us soldiers from Battalion 4009. We lined the aisle at intervals to stand at attention. Next, came Alex, and he went up to the front to stand with Father Charles, who once again was presiding over a wedding ceremony.

Then, after everypony was quiet and seated, the live band, (yes, some of the Apple Family did all of the music for the wedding!) started playing "Here comes the Bride." Then, to everypony's awe, Applejack walked out, followed by her bridesmaids, then the flower-girls, and then the ring bearer. Everypony gasped in awe when they saw Applejack, and soon enough, she reached the front where, under their favorite Apple tree, she was going to marry her Beloved. When she reached Alex, she held his hands gently in her own.

Father Charles then motioned for silence. "Ok then, are you two ready to begin?"

"Yes Sir, I am."

"Oh yes Sir! I'm ready!"

Father Charles then started the service. Once it was time for the vows, he looked over at Big Mac. "Please bring forth the rings."

Big Mac then brought them up to the front.

"Now then, do you, Alex Barkley, take this mare, to be your lawfully wedded wife? To have and to hold, to love and to cherish, through sickness and in health, through the good and the bad, to love to the bitter end, no matter what?"

Alex put his ring on Applejack's finger. "I do! I take you Applejack, to be my lawfully wedded wife. To have and to hold, to love and to cherish, through sickness and in health, through the good and the bad, to love to the bitter end, no matter what!"

Father Charles then turned to Applejack. "And do you, Applejack Apple, take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband. To have and to hold, to love and to cherish, through sickness and in health, through the good and the bad, to love to the bitter end, no matter what?"

Applejack looked at Alex with tears in her eyes while she put her ring on his finger. "I do!" I take you, Alex Barkley, to me my lawfully wedded husband. To have and to hold, to love and to cherish, through sickness and in health, through the good and the bad, to love to the bitter end, no matter what!"

Father Charles then looked out into the crowd. "Ok, now then, does anypony have any objections to this couple's union? If so, speak now, or forever hold your peace."

There was only silence.

"Ok, well then, by the power vested in me as presider over this wedding union, I pronounce you both man and mare! You can kiss the bride!"

Alex then took Applejack gently, and after lifting up her veil, she jumped into his arms and kissed him!

"Awww."

Now the REAL fun could begin!

After the cake, which was an amazing apple-cake, the time had come for the couple's first dance. Alex, being a Billy Joel fan, and Applejack, being honest, decided to go with this little number.

Then the rest of us kicked up our heels and got to dancing. Some of us had some pretty fancy footworking skills!

Eventually though, the time had come for the tossing of the bouquet, as well as the garter. "Are y'all ready for this?"

"Yeah!"

Applejack then tossed it, and to her surprise, Fluttershy caught it. "Wow, great catch Fluttershy!"

"Thank you Applejack!"

Alex then retrieved and tossed the garter, which was actually caught by both Dan and Cole at the same time, and as they fought over it, they managed to tear it in half!

"Whoa, um, ok, THAT wasn't supposed to happen! Well, anyway folks, this has been REALLY fun and all, but it's time for AJ and I to go! Our honeymoon in Baltimare awaits!" He and Applejack then ran towards the waiting wagon that would take them away.

On the back though, Todd, Andy and I were still trying to finish tying up all of the tin cans. Suddenly though, there was trouble. One of Andy's legs got caught in one of the ropes!

"Shit! They're about to leave!" He tried to get his leg unstuck, but then he noticed me just standing there. "Well don't just stand there, HELP ME!!!"

I shook my head. "Sorry Andy, but payback's a bitch ain't it?"

He looked at me. "Wait, you're not still mad about that little incident at your rehearsal, right?"

I glared at him. "What do you think?" Alex and Applejack then got into the wagon. "Bai Felicia!"

"NOOOOO!!!!!" Andy then got dragged away by his ankle!

Todd looked at me with wide eyes. "Um, was that REALLY a good idea Leopard?"

"I only tied him up pretty loosely. I think he'll be alright."

I would later learn that Andy was dragged nearly back into Ponyville until his leg came loose. He didn't suffer any real injuries, but he WAS plotting his revenge........

Ok, so now that's 2 weddings down, just 5 more to go! So what did you think of Alex and Applejack's wedding? Was it amazing? Who's wedding will be next? And what happened at my wedding rehearsal that made me so mad at Andy? Well, you all know the drill, stay tuned, and I'll tell you! The next chapter might be slightly shorter than this one, so I'm just letting you know that now.

And, as always, comments, feedback, questions, as well as spreading the word about this story, are always appreciated, and I'll see you all in Chapter 9 for the next wedding!

ScarFox out for now!