Rainbow Dash can't seem to get it together. Day after day she struggles, unable to take care of herself, picking up the pieces after losing someone close to her. She has started to lose Applejack too, their once perfect relationship has burst into flames, leaving her to chase after a girl who's too stubborn for her own good. Can she fix what they used to have? or, Rainbow healing after the death of a loved one with Applejack by her side. Or at least she used to be. cw: - mental health issues (depression, anxiety, bpd) - mention of death - homophobic families - implied self harm - underage drinking/smoking - lots of arguing - lots of swearing - thoughts of suicide i originally posted this story on AO3, but i decided to upload it here as well for all you wattpad users

Ah, the last year of high school, when students start pondering their futures. 17-year-old Applejack has... other problems. She's a long way from home, for one, and she knows home is the only place she's going back to after high school in the big city. Applejack is okay with this, but when she sees Rainbow Dash, soaring ever high, achieving her dreams, that doesn't stop her from wondering what it's like to fly. Oh, and she's also in love with Rainbow, who's leaving the country in less than a year. That too. ~~~ New cover by me!