Applejack is my favorite of the Mane Six. She has several different qualities that appeal to me and several other fans. However, many people believe her to be the lowest of the Mane Six, even considering her as a 'background pony'. I will discuss these in a later blog. In this I will analyze the various traits of Applejack. Then I will apply my headcanon and tell all who listen of my plans.
Past
In the show, Applejack's past isn't mentioned much. She has her Cutie mark Chornicle and the various pictures from the Apple Family Reunions, but other than those we don't have much to go on. From what I could tell, Applejack's life is as follows: Applejack was born roughly 14-15 years before the show began (see
).About three years later, Apple Bloom was born and their mother and father were presumably killed by unknown means. In between that time, Applejack left for Manehattan to escape the country life- only to see the first sonic rainboom and return with her cutie mark. From then on, it was up to Applejack and Big Macintosh to run the large orchard that is Sweet Apple Acres while their grandmother, Granny Smith, baked goods and cared for Apple Bloom. Applejack grew older and became known by those in Ponyville as a honest, hardworking mare. Eventually she was tasked with providing the food for the Summer Sun Festival.
Personality
Early on in Season 1, we could see exactly what kind of pony Applejack is. She is intelligent (in terms of her field of work), dedicated, and most importantly honest. She isn't afraid to hold back ponies that are acting out of hand and are being reckless (namely Rainbow Dash). She is stubborn to a fault (as seen in Apple Buck Season) but has good intentions. She works hard at Sweet Apple Acres to support Granny Smith and Apple Bloom. Based on what I saw in Magical Mystery Cure, she is the one who fixes things around the farm as well as bucking apples.
Pairings/Sexuality
The most popular shipping I have seen with Applejack is also my second favourite- Applejack/Rainbow Dash or Appledash. Their personalities collide just right for them to bond, seeing as how both work hard towards their goal. I placed Applejack as eventually falling for my OC, Phoenix Blaze, in my fanfiction, The Farmhoof. Their personalities match well because, once again, both are hardworking.
Contrary to most Bronies, I do not see Applejack as a fillyfooler right away. She is torn between the tradition of family (which is remiscent of a standard traditional farming family) and how deep her love of her friends goes. To me, Applejack is bisexual- she would only fall for her friends as a fillyfooler and could be swept off her hooves by a charming stallion.
Headcanon/Future
First and foremost I cannot see Applejack permanently leaving Sweet Apple Acres or Ponyville. She simply loves her home too much. She will grow up, find a certain somepony, and work the farm for the rest of her days. It seems like a small life, but that's the way Applejack is. She doesn't want to be a princess or leader of some army. She likes the rural life of a country mare. According to my headcanon (which includes Phoenix Blaze), after Twilight ascends to being a princess Applejack will return to Ponyville to work, falling for Rainbow Dash in the process. Rainbow's rashness will cause trouble between the two and they will seperate, leaving Rainbow for a returned unicorn Twilight Sparkle. She will hire Phoenix Blaze who will win her heart and continue to work at Sweet Apple Acres and serve as the Element of Honesty.
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