

At first, Spike's services-while somewhat clumsy-are indeed helpful, as far as Applejack is concerned.

She initially turns down his gesture, dismissing her actions as something friends do for each other, but agrees when Spike is insistent. But because Applejack saved his life, Spike insists on helping with Applejack's chores around Sweet Apple Acres. Spike clutches Applejack's mane in a warm hug, and Applejack then shrugs it off like it was nothing. rockets! Pow, pow, pow pow pow! You saved my life! You. Spike: Wow, Applejack! That was amazing! I mean, you rocketed those boulders at them like they were. The two then meet up again and Spike immensely thanks Applejack. Spike suddenly gets cornered, and just when he's about to be gobbled up the ravenous creatures, Applejack appears out of nowhere (meaning to investigate why the balloon is there) and smashes the timber wolves to pieces while Spike runs away. By the time Spike catches it, he finds himself deep in the Everfree Forest and chased by timber wolves. Bored, Spike wanders through Ponyville for a bit before deciding to take a ride in a hot-air-balloon, but accidentally sets the balloon loose and sends it floating away. Jumping at the chance to do the activities on his to-do list, but there aren't very many of them and quickly runs out of things to do.
