Episode concept: Applejack has to tell the truth (and it has consequences)

[pony.colin 156]

I know, I know,

 

but we already had an episode like that for AJ, 'Leap of Faith'  and I really liked that episode. I honestly thought it was one of AJ's best episodes to date.  Is it so wrong I would like to see another one again? In the future that is.   

 

Before you cry out, it would be unoriginal to do it again, I would say that you can rework the situation differently or concept with a some modifications or such. Afterall, it's okay if something gets done again (imo), so long as it's presented well and done correctly would I say it can be judged by its own merit. (besides, it would only be the 2nd time, hardly can say its repetitive).

 

 

It's just really a concept to work with.

 

Aj has to tell the truth in this episode and there are consequences attached to this.  So maybe a slight modifier, raise the stake of the consequence a little.

 

 

AJ, tell Applebloom where her parents are ....

this would be where AJ would have to deal with the dilemma, do I tell Applebloom where they are? Or do I keep lying about it until the very end of the episode where she has to tell her anyways.  Depending on how you pace - you could have AJ say it right from the beginning of the episode, and the rest of the episode dealing with Applebloom trying to interpret/understand that truth and try to deal with it.  But it would also be an episode about closure, yes AJ would have to admit a truth that she might be afraid to say to Applebloom (again, depends on how you pace it), but it would also have to involve closure for the Apple family, to come together, because any type of grieving that might be presented in it, must be overcome by being able to grieve with each other as a family.  

 

Sure, I'm well aware of the Never say die trope here.  I'm just throwing that one out as an example, because we really haven't acknowledged this elephant in the room (and yeah, I'm well aware, it's extremely unlikely it will ever happen.  And no, I'm not counting the two shooting stars from 'Apple Family Reunion' as full acknowledgement, keyword being full. We had to get  Sabrina Alberghetti to vaguely say 'yeah'.  I kind of wish Lauren Faust was still able to make some decision on said manner). 

 

But i'm digressing too much, I just used that as an example.  How would you come up with a plot that revolved around this episode concept ? Discuss pls.

Edited May 24, 2014 by pony.colin