We begin with Rainbow and Applejack, who are playing Horseshoes. Rainbow makes a throw that makes the horseshoe land near the stick.

 Damian and Big Mac were watching their game while talking between them.

Rainbow: Woo-hoo!

Applejack: Ooh-whee! 

Not a bad pitch for a pony who works with her head in the clouds. 

Rainbow: Oh, yeah? Think you can do better, cowgirl? 

Applejack: I know I can.

Applejack grabs a golden horseshoe and throws it, it lands just behind the horseshoe Rainbow had previously thrown. 

Applejack: Oh, for Pete's sake. 

Rainbow: Heh! Looks like this Pegasus can pitch better than the workhorse. 

The object of the game is to get the closest to the stake. 

Applejack: All right, all right. You got another throw there, pony girl. 

Rainbow throws the horseshoe, but she threw it too hard, heading straight to Damian and Big Mac.

Damian: And then he said "AAR! I Will Not Let You Destroy My World!!!" And turned golden. Isn't that crazy? 

Big Mac: Eyup! 

Suddenly, Big Mac is hit straight in the face by the horseshoe Rainbow threw. 

Damian: *Gasp* Big Mac! Are you okay?!

Bic Mac: *Groans* Nope!

Back with Rainbow and Applejack. 

Applejack: Wow, Rainbow. You couldn't hit a barn door with that kind of a throw. 

Rainbow: Yeah, yeah. I still have the closest throw, Apple Smack. 

Just try and beat it.

Applejack grabs the last horseshoe and throws it perfectly into the stick. 

Applejack: Yee-haw! It's a ringer. That's how we do it down here on the farm. 

Rainbow: I lost. 

Applejack: Don't feel bad, Rainbow. It's all in good fun. 

Rainbow: I hate losing. 

Applejack: Besides, you're a mighty good athlete. 

I'm just better. *chuckles*

Rainbow: All right, Applejack. You think you're the top athlete in all of Ponyville?

Applejack: Well, I was gonna say "In all of Equestria," but that might be gildin' the lily. 

Rainbow: And I think I'm the top athlete, so let's prove it.

Applejack: Prove what? 

Rainbow: I challenge you to an Ironpony competition.

 A series of athletic contests to decide who's the best once and for all. 

Applejack: You know what, Rainbow? You're on. 

Rainbow and Applejack spitted on their hooves, before shaking them. 

Damian and Big Mac saw this. 

Big Mac was holding some ice on his left eye. 

Damian: I say it's time to queue the intro, don't you agree? 

Big Mac: Eyup! 

Applejack, Twilight, Spike, Rainbow, and Damian were now together. 

Rainbow was stretching. 

Twilight: So, you two, are doing what, now? 

Applejack: An iron-Rainbow: Ironpony competition! 

Applejack: See, we've set up a bunch of events to decide which one of us is-

Rainbow: The most athletic pony ever! 

Damian: And, uh what are Twilight and I here for? 

Rainbow: Uh. . . I don't know. Why are they here? 

Applejack: Twilight is here to be the judge and keep score. 

And Damian will be the spectator. 

Rainbow: Right. Heh! 

Somepony's got to record my awesomeness for the history books. 

And Damian you'll be able to watch it all live! 

We now see a bunch of challenges that Applejack and Rainbow will be doing. 

Spike starts talking. 

Spike: Hello, everypony! 

And welcome to the first annual ironpony competition! 

Twilight then asks Spike, who is standing on her back. 

Twilight: Uh, Spike, who are you talking to?

 Spike: I'm talking to, um. . . Damian and. . . them! 

Spike points towards Pinkie, Fluttershy, and Rarity who arrived to see the competition. 

Spike: Let the games begin! 

Everyone: *Cheers*

The first game consists of running through some barrels without touching them. 

The first one to go is Applejack. Damian is holding a timer. 

Damian: Ready, Set, Go! 

Applejack goes through the barrels without trouble, but at one point she touches one of the barrels, before continuing and finishing. 

Twilight: Time, Damian? 

Damian: 17 seconds. 

Applejack: You're kidding. 

That breaks my record from last year's rodeo. 

Spike: But you got a 5-second penalty for nudging the barrel. 

Applejack: Nuts and shoes! Still, that's 22 seconds. Not too shabby. 

Rainbow Dash starts sweating. 

Applejack: Hey, don't be nervous. 

Remember, it's all in good fun. Now, get on up there. 

Damian: Ready, Set, Go! 

Rainbow goes through the barrels and is able to reach the finish line without touching any of the barrels. 

Applejack: Whew! That was some fancy hoofwork there, Rainbow. 

Rainbow: *Pant* Thanks, but I couldn't have been faster than you. 

Applejack: What was the time, Damian? 

Damian: 18 seconds. 

Applejack and Rainbow: *Gasp*

Applejack: 18 seconds? Rainbow, are you sure you're not secretly a rodeo pony? 

Twilight: Rainbow Dash wins the barrel weave.

Fluttershy counts 1 point for Rainbow. 

Rainbow: I can't believe I won. 

Applejack: Yeah, well, don't you go getting used to it.

The next game consists of hitting a target as hard as you can and making it hit the bell. 

Rainbow Dash goes firsts and is able to hit the bell. Everyone cheers. 

Applejack: Mighty respectable. But let me show you how it's really done. 

Applejack hits the target so hard, that it sends the bell flying away. 

Some ponies that arrived, started cheering for Applejack. 

Applejack: Years of Apple-Bucking.

Fluttershy counts 1 point for Applejack. 

The next game consists of Spike having to sit on the mare's back, and they have to try and shake him off. 

Spike: Why me? 

Damian: Because if I did it, it would look very not okey-dokey.

The mares blushed at Damian's comment. 

Twilight: Go! 

Applejack then starts trying to shake Spike off. 

Damian starts commentating.

 Damian: So far it appears that Spike has been able to hold on. 

He keeps grabbing the tail, but what's this? 

Applejack is starting to give Spike some trouble! 

Eventually, Applejack is able to throw Spike off her back and make him land on some hay. 

Spike: Ouch. 

Damian: And Spike is down. 

But hopefully you're ready for a round 2, Spike. 

Spike: Wait, what? 

Rainbow puts Spike on her back. 

Twilight: Go! 

Rainbow starts shaking very quickly making Spike get launched. 

Twilight: Rainbow Dash wins the bronco buck.

Fluttershy counts 2 points for Rainbow Dash. 

In the next game, Damian is standing in the middle of the ring with a Viking hat that has two horns, Rainbow and Applejack need to try and capture him with a rope. 

While Rainbow seems to be having some issues, Applejack is able to perfectly handle the rope, capture Damian, and drag him towards her. 

Damian: Whoa! Oof! How did I get roped into this? 

Rainbow could be heard having trouble, and the camera shows that she's somehow able to tie herself to a tree. 

Rainbow: Does this count?

Damian: No, no it does not. 

So, uh, Applejack, could you untie me, please? 

Fluttershy counts 2 points for Applejack. 

The next game is about bouncing a ball on your head for as many times as you can. 

Applejack was having trouble and was only able to bounce the ball 3 times before it fell. Meanwhile, Rainbow was bouncing two balls without any issue. 

Some Pegasus that was watching the games started throwing roses. 

Fluttershy caught one of them and counted 3 points for Rainbow, however she didn't notice Damian who had sneaked a picture of her, since he thought she looked cute with the rose. 

The next game consisted of throwing a cube of hay as far as you could. In the end, Applejack won. 

The next games consisted of hoof-wrestling and kicking a ball as far as possible. 

They were tied. Spike: Fillies and gentlecolts, at the halfway point, our competitors are tied at 5 and 5. 

Twilight: Who are you talking to? 

Damian: Pretty sure it's them. 

Damian pointed towards a large crowd of ponies that were now seeing the competition. 

The next games consisted in doing the most number of push-ups, jumping as far as possible, and helping some little chicks pass to the other side through some mud. 

However, in all these games Rainbow was using her wings.

 After many games we now go to the final game. 

Twilight: All right, you two, this is the final event. Give it all you've got. 

Both mares started pulling a rope in order to make the other one fall to the mud, Applejack started gaining the lead. 

Spike: Looks like the workhorse might come out ahead in this one. 

Rainbow Dash almost fell to the mud, but then she started to use her wings and flew upwards, making Applejack hang from the rope, over the mud. 

Damian: I-Is that fair? 

Applejack tried speaking, but it was muffled, due to the rope. 

Applejack: *Muffled* That's not fair. You can't use your wings to help you win. 

Rainbow: *Muffled* Huh? 

Applejack: *Muffled* You're cheating. 

Rainbow: *Muffled* I can't understand you with that rope in your mouth. 

Applejack accidentally let go of the rope. 

Applejack: I said-, Uh oh.

 Applejack fell in the mud, and everyone cheered for Rainbow. 

It was then revealed that Rainbow won 15 - 5. 

Rainbow: Whoo-hoo! I win by a landslide. Or mudslide, in your case. I am the ironpony!

Applejack: Only cause you cheated!

Rainbow: What?!

Applejack: You used your wing power to help you win over half those contests.

Rainbow: Sounds like sour apples to me.

Applejack: Are you saying you didn't use your wings?

Rainbow: Well, no, but you never said I couldn't use my wings.

Applejack: I didn't think I needed to tell you to play fair.

Meanwhile, Damian and Spike were watching this.

Spike: Uh, should we try and calm things down?

Damian: Spike, something that you've got to understand is that, when two mares are having a discussion, you Never step in. 

Otherwise, it'll be your grave. 

This is something that is out of our hooves or claws in your case. 

All I'm saying is. . .Let them fight. 

God, I've always wanted to say that.

{Back with Rainbow and Applejack.}

Rainbow: I still would have won even without my wings.

Applejack: Ha! Prove it!

Rainbow: Gladly! How?

Applejack: Tomorrow's the annual running of the leaves. 

I challenge you to race me in it.

Rainbow: Ha! Easy-shmeasy.

Applejack: Hold on! 

There is on condition. 

The point is to run, so no wings allowed.

Rainbow: No wings? Easy.

Once again, both mares spitted on their hooves before shaking them.

{Time Skip To The Next Day.}

Damian, Twilight, and Spike were heading towards the race.

Spike: Twilight, Damian, hurry up. 

We're gonna be late for the race.

Twilight: Why are you so excited about the race? 

It's only for ponies.

Spike: Yeah, but I'm hoping I can be the announcer again. 

Just listen. Fillies and gentlecolts, welcome to the annual running of the-

Pinkie: Running of the leaves! This is Pinkie Pie, your official "puh-ie-in-the-sky" announcer.

Pinkie could be seen announcing from a hot air balloon and a megaphone. 

Spike got sad.

Twilight: Sorry, Spike, I guess that job's already taken.

Damian: No bro shall have a frown on my prepresence!

Pinkie Pie: As everypony knows, the run is a very important tradition, for without it, the autumn leaves of Equestria would never fall.

 So, get ready, ponies. The running of the leaves will begin in five minutes.

Damian: Wait, didn't we do winter wrap-up like two episodes ago? 

How is it already autumn.

Pinkie suddenly appeared next to Damian.

Pinkie: Silly, Damian. We skipped that episode, remember?

Twilight: Episode? What is she talking abou-

Damian: Nothing!

Pinkie was somehow back on her balloon, and Damian used this oportunity to teleport himself to the hot air balloon she was riding in.

Pinkie: Oh! Hey, Damian!

Damian: Hey Pinkie. Say, can I ask you a favor.

Pinkie: Sure. What can I do for you?

Damian started whispering something in Pinkie's ear.

Pinkie: Sure, you got it!

Damian: Thanks, Pinkie Pie.

Damian teleported away. At the starting line, Applejack could be seen stretching, until Rainbow arrived.

Rainbow: Pardon me! Excuse me! Make way for the ironpony!

Applejack: The iron phony you mean.

Rainbow: So, Applejack, you ready to win. . . second place?

Applejack: I'm ready to run a good, clean race.

Rainbow: Yeah, yeah.

Applejack: You are not allowed to use your wings.

Rainbow: I can win this race with both wings tied behind my back.

We now see Rainbow with some rope that keeps her wings tied up.

Applejack: Trussed up like a turkey, well, a turkey who can't fly, that is.

Rainbow: Very funny.

Applejack: At least now we know we're racing fair and square.

Pinkies voice was now heard.

Pinkie: Racers, please take your positions!

Spike then got as close as he could to the balloon.

Spike: Um, Pinkie Pie?

Pinkie: Oh, Spike! I was just looking for you.

Spike: You Were?

Pinkie: Yeah! I wanted to know if you would like to be my co-reporter. 

That way, we could comment on the action together. 

Also, this was Damian's idea, and I think it's a great idea.

Pinkie threw down a rope.

Pinkie: Climb on up. Back at the starting line, Rainbow and Applejack were ready to start, until Twilight and Damian arrived.

Applejack: Twilight? Damian? 

What in tarnation are you two doing here?

Twilight: We're racing, of course.

Rainbow then started laughing.

Rainbow: Good one, Twilight.

Damian: She's not joking, we really are racing.

Rainbow: What?! I mean, with you I understand. But Twilight, you're not an Athlete. You're an, well, you're an egghead.

Twilight: I am not an egghead. I am well-read. 

Damian: *Snickers*

Applejack: *Chuckles* But h-have you ever run a race? 

Twilight: Well, no. But I do know a lot about running. 

Rainbow: And you know this from. . .

Twilight: Books. I've read several on the subject. 

Rainbow and Applejack started laughing. 

Damian: Don't laugh. Don't laugh, Whatever you do, don't laugh! 

Damian:

Twilight: Laugh as much as you want, but the running of the leaves is a Ponyville tradition. And since I'm here to learn, I've decided I should experience it myself. 

Applejack: Well, I think that's just dandy, Twilight. Good luck. *chuckles*

Rainbow: Yeah. See you at the finish line. . . tomorrow! 

Both mares start laughing once more, but unbeknownst to any of the mares Damian was smiling to himself. 

Damian: Tsk, tsk, tsk. If only you knew how this'll end. 

Pinkie Pie: All right, ponies. Are you ready? 

Spike: Get set. . .GO! 

All the ponies start running. 

Pinkie: And they're off! Welcome to the official coverage of the running of the leaves. You know, Spike, despite it's name, the leaves don't do any of the actual running. 

No, that's left to my little ponies. 

Spike: Why, yes, Pinkie. It's the running of the ponies that causes the leaves to fall. 

Pinkie: Oh, those lazy, lazy leaves. 

Leaves: Hey! Don't judge us. 

We don't even have any legs to run On, so once we fall, all we can do is wait is for the sweet release of death.

No one heard what the leaves said, except for Damian who was passing by.

Damian: Wow, that got dark real quick. 

Pinkie: But this year, the run is about more than the weather. 

It's about the race to the finish and the two runners who want to win it, Applejack and Rainbow Dash. 

Spike: You know, Pinkie, these two ponies have a bit of a grudge match they're trying to settle, trying to prove who's the most athletic. 

Pinkie: Yes, and "grudge" rhymes with "fudge."

Spike: Yes, it. . . does. What? 

Spike:

Pinkie: And I like fudge, but if I eat too much fudge, I get a pudge, and then I can't budge.

Spike: So, no fudge?

Pinkie: Uh, no, thanks. I had a big breakfast. 

Let's check in with our two competitive ponies, Applejack and Rainbow Dash. 

Having come fast out of the gate, Applejack and Rainbow Dash are evenly matched, running neck and neck. 

But what's this? 

Applejack is making a move. 

She's now ahead by a nose. 

But Rainbow Dash won't let Applejack have it and takes the lead. 

She's ahead by half a nose. Or maybe three-quarters of a nose! No, about 63.7% of a nose!

Pinkie saw the look that Spike was giving her, so she smiled nervously. 

Pinkie: Roughly speaking. 

Applejack sees this move and plunges forth with her strong, workhorse legs, leaping ahead by 350 noses!

Spike: H-Hold your horses, Pinkie. Rainbow Dash is catching up to front-runner Applejack. Pinkie: What an upset! I thought Applejack had this in the bag. 

Down in the race. 

Rainbow: You didn't think I was gonna let you off that easy, did you?

Applejack was too distracted with Rainbow, so she didn't notice a small rock that made her trip. Applejack fell and everyone passed her. 

Applejack: *Pants* I don't believe it. Twilight and Damian catch up to her. 

Twilight: I know. It's beautiful, isn't it? 

Applejack: Not the scenery, Twilight. Rainbow Dash just tripped me.

Damian: No, she didn't. 

Applejack: Yeah, she did! 

Damian: No, she didn't, if had just been careful and watch where you were going, you'd see that you tripped over a rock. 

Damian pointed towards the rock. 

Applejack: What? Oh, hayseed! Now I've got a lot of ground to make up to catch up Rainbow. 

Applejack went back to running. 

Twilight: Just be careful! 

Damian and Twilight went back to running at their own pace while looking around. 

Damian: It's beautiful, isn't it? 

Twilight: It really is. Thank you for doing the race with me.

Damian: No problem. I'd do anything for those I care for. 

Twilight smiled at Damian's words, but she suddenly had a thought. 

Twilight: Hold on, when it's just me and Damian here, does it look like we're on a date?!

Twilight then started blushing. 

Damian: Whoa, Twilight, you, okay? 

You're really red, do you need to stop for a while? 

Twilight: No.No.No.No.No. I-It's nothing I'm fine really. 

Damian: Okay, if you say so.

{With Rainbow Dash}

After seeing no one behind her, she decided to slow down a little bit to rest for a bit, but suddenly Applejack passed her. 

Applejack: See you at the finish line!

Spike: I don't believe it! After a huge setback, Applejack is back at the front of the pack. 

Pinkie: She's ahead of the pack, all right, the pick of the litter, the cat's pajamas! 

Oh, wait. Why would Applejack take some poor kitty's P.J.s? 

That's not very sporting of her.

Spike: Okay. . .Let's get back to the race. 

Spike: 

Rainbow: Not so fast, Applejack! This race isn't over yet! 

Applejack: It is for you. Heh! 

This time, Rainbow tripped over something and fell, making all of the other ponies pass her. 

Rainbow: I don't believe it!  Applejack tripped me! 

Twilight: Don't you ponies ever look where you're going? 

You tripped on a stump. See?

Damian: Why is there even a stump in the middle of the track? 

Rainbow: Oh, I see. A big cheater is what I see. 

Damian: Rainbow, come on. Applejack would never cheat. 

She's the element of honesty for crying out loud. It was just an accident. 

Rainbow wasn't convinced by Damian's words. 

Rainbow: Sure, it was. 

Damian and Twilight gave Rainbow a small glare. 

Rainbow: *Nervous* I mean, yeah. I'm sure it was. 

Twilight: Remember, Rainbow, this is just a game. 

Damian: Don't let your competitive side get the best of you. 

Twilight and Damian continued the race. 

Rainbow: Yeah, it's just a game, but the rules have changed. 

And two can play at that game. 

{Scene Shift.}

Pinkie: Welcome back, Ponyvillians. It's me, Pinkie Pie. 

Spike: And Spike. Looks like Rainbow's doing her best to catch up. 

Pinkie: I'm not sure how "ketchup" is gonna help her in this contest. 

Now, in a hot-dog-eating contest, it can make them doggies nice and slippery. 

But personally, I prefer mustard. How about you, Spike. 

Spike: . . .I, uh. . . I like pickles? 

Pinkie: And... it looks like Applejack has found herself in quite a pickle, as Rainbow overtakes her. 

Rainbow: Look, ma. No wings. 

Spike: As the racers enter Equestria's whitetail wood, Rainbow Dash is back in the lead. 

Rainbow sees a stick that is sticking from the side of a tree, so she decided to pull it and let go, in order to make Applejack get hit by it and fall. 

Applejack: Hey! Rainbow! Why, that little cheater did that on purpose! It's on. 

Applejack uses the same stick she got hit by as a catapult, and get's launched towards Rainbow. Rainbow was running. 

Rainbow: Nice one, Rainbow. 

However, Applejack passes her. 

Applejack: Later! 

Later, Applejack kicks a tree that had a beehive, in an attempt to stop Rainbow, but the bees chasing Rainbow, only caused her to run faster, which allowed her to pass Applejack. 

Rainbow hides in some bushes, which allowed her to escape the bees, and once they were gone, she saw a sign that pointed to the right. 

So, she got an idea, and made the sign point to the left, once more she hid in the bush. Once Applejack arrived, she saw the sign and went left. 

Rainbow starts laughing, which caused her to not notice that all the other ponies passed her, except for Twilight and Damian who just arrived. 

Twilight: Oh, my. Whitetail wood is just lovely. 

Damian: Agreed. 

Before either of the two could notice, Rainbow made the sign point right once more. 

Twilight: Hey, Rainbow.

 Shouldn't you be up ahead? 

Rainbow: *Laughs* I'm sure to win now. 

Damian: Ah, yes. You will definitely win with all the other racers ahead of you. 

Rainbow: What?! Oh, horse apples. See ya!

Meanwhile, Applejack noticed that she had gone the wrong thanks to Rainbow Dash. 

However, Pinkie and Spike arrived to give her a small lift back into the race. 

Pinkie and Spike give Applejack the lift, and she goes back into the lead. 

Rainbow: What the hay? You said no flying! 

Applejack: No, I said no wings. 

Pinkie: I must say, Spike, this has been the most intense running of the leaves in Equestria history. 

Spike: *mumbles* Or the most interesting announcing. 

Applejack kicked a bucket that was hanging from a tree which caused it's sticky Sap content to spill, and make Rainbow get stuck on it.

Pinkie: But it isn't the running that's been fascinating, it's the lack of running. 

The other ponies passed Rainbow. 

She then started swinging back and forth on the Sticky stuff, until she was able to gain enough momentum to launched herself forward. 

Rainbow passed the other Ponies and Applejack, but while passing her, she caused Applejack to spin out of control and later made Rainbow spin out control along with her. 

They were sent up a mountain, until they stopped and the piece of rock they were standing on, broke from the edge and started sliding back down the mountain with Applejack and Rainbow on top of it. 

Through all of this, the other ponies passed our competitive duo. 

Damian: Uh, Twilight, I know you're not an athlete, but shouldn't the running of the leaves actually involve. . . running?

Twilight: Why yes, yes it should. 

Damian and Twilight passed Applejack and Rainbow Dash. 

Rainbow: You know, I think they're right. 

Applejack: You do? 

Rainbow: Yeah. If you want to beat me, you better. . . run! 

Rainbow started running and Applejack started going after her. 

Pinkie: Once again, Rainbow Dash and Applejack are neck to neck, jockeying for position. Applejack inches ahead. Now it's Rainbow. It's Applejack. It's Rainbow Dash. It's Applejack! 

Both mares see the finish line, along with some ponies cheering and applaud using, or stomping the ground. 

At one point, Rainbow decides to bump with Applejack. 

Spike: Oh, no, she didn't! 

Applejack bumps back. 

Pinkie: Oh, yes, she did! 

Applejack: Cut it out! 

Rainbow: No, you cut it out! 

Applejack: You started it.

Rainbow: And now I'm gonna finish it.

They started pulling each other from their tails. 

Applejack, accidentally but into Rainbow's rope, which freed her wings. 

Rainbow: That's it! All bets are off! 

Rainbow started flying. 

Applejack: OH, no, you don't! 

Applejack fell on Rainbow and the started struggling against each other to decide who will be first. 

Pinkie: It's Applejack! It's Rainbow Dash! 

It's Applejack! It's Rainbow Dash! 

Both mares crossed the finish line. 

Rainbow: I won! 

Applejack: No! I won! 

Rainbow: I won! 

Spike: You tied! 

Applejack and Rainbow: Tied?!Applejack: For first?

Pinkie: For last! Applejack: Last?!

Rainbow: Then who won? 

Twilight walks up to them with a medal. 

Rainbow and Applejack: You?!

Twilight: Oh, no, but I did get 5th place, which is rather good, considering I've never run a race before. 

Applejack: What? How's that even possible? 

Rainbow: You and Damian ran so slow and looked at the scenery! 

Twilight: Exactly. Damian and I paced ourselves, just like my book said. 

Then at the end, when all the other ponies were worn out, we sprinted to the finish line. Rainbow: Hey, wait a sec. Where is Damian? 

The camera shows us, Damian being thrown into the air by a bunch of ponies, and he is holding a golden trophy that says first place. 

Damian: Woo-hoo! Yeah! Damian, number one! 

Damian noticed Applejack and Rainbow Dash. 

Applejack: You won the race?!

Rainbow: How?!

Twilight: I wish you girls could have seen him. 

He did something that I've never seen before and was able to pass everyone in a matter of seconds. 

Rainbow: Huh? What did he do? 

Twilight: Well. . .

{Flashback}

After Damian and Twilight passed Rainbow and Applejack, they saw the finish line. 

Twilight: All right, Damian. Just like my book said, all the others should be tired, so now we sprint to the finish line. 

Twilight started sprinting towards the finish line, in front of her were 4 other ponies. 

While running, she noticed that Damian stayed still on his spot and wasn't running. 

Twilight: Damian! What are you doing?! This is No Time to Be Standing Still. 

the finish line is right there. If you don't move, you'll get last place. 

Damian did nothing for a few seconds until he gave a little smirk. 

Damian took a deep breath. 

Damian: Kaminari No Kokyu: Ichi No Kata: Hekireki Issen! (Thunder Breathing: First Form Thunderclap and Flash!) Damian immediately passed all of the ponies, including Twilight, and was able get 1st place in the race. 

{End of Flashback.} 

Rainbow: He really did that? But I still can't believe it. *To Applejack* Twilight beat us! 

Damian: Well, I was with Twilight the entire race, and I've got to say, with all your horsing around, it must have been pretty easy to get to the finish line before you. 

Applejack: *Sigh* You're right, Damian. Our behavior was just terrible. 

Rainbow: We weren't very good sports.

P. Celestia: Sounds to me like an important lesson was learned. 

Princess Celestia was walking up to them, and the ponies nearby bowed to her. 

Applejack and rainbow: Princess Celestia?!

Applejack: What are you doing here?

P. Celestia: Fall is one of my favorite seasons, so I came to celebrate the running of the leaves. Applejack: I'm sorry you had to see us being such poor sports, princess.

P. Celestia: That's all right, Applejack. Anypony can get swept up in the excitement of competition. 

Twilight: It's important to remember that the friendship is always more important that the competition.

P. Celestia: Exactly, Twilight. Now, unfortunately, because the two of you were busy tricking each other instead of shaking down leaves, many of the lovely trees in Equestria are still covered. 

The camera shows a bunch of trees full of leaves. 

Applejack: Why, princess, I bet we can know those leaves down for you lickety-split. What do you say, Rainbow? Want to go for another run? 

Rainbow: I'd love to Strech my legs. 

Applejack: What about you, Damian. Care to join us? 

Damian: Nope, I'm tired and my lungs are burning. 

Twilight: *Giggles* You should probably get a doctor to check on that. 

Damian: Definitely All the mares present giggled at Damian, and Rainbow Dash and Applejack went running through the same road they came from. 

The camera shows the duo running together as the leaves of the trees fall down. 

Damian: Huh, I wonder if it's because of scenes like this one that AppleDash exists.

P. Celestia and Twilight: What? 

Damian: What?