Where was the link between AJ and rockhoof again? apart from them both being earth ponies, there's not really any correllaries between the two.
Mistmane is basically a super magical version of rarity being about generosity and bringing out beauty in things, Flash is dash with a sex change with the loyalty, bravery and best at flying thing, but where was rockhoof like AJ again?
There was nothing about honesty with him nor farming, nor family. He had more in common with DASH than Applejack given his focus on ambitions and wanting to be a guard/military pony.
>>30829298
They value hard work and diligence.
>>30829298
He was true to himself in that he believed in defending his village, friends, and family, even if it meant getting turned into a Tesco BBQ tray while trying.
It's a different sort of honesty.
>>30829298
They share determination and strength. AJ is the most stubborn of the mane 6. When her mind is made up, she will run herself to the ground just to prove a point. Rockhoof dug a trench all by himself. Neither of them ever give up.
I felt the volcano story did not live up to the hype Apple Bloom was giving it.
It probably wasn't giving enough time to get traction, but was in no way satisfactory.
What did he do? Hit a gas mane of plus 50 STR?
>>30829915
Definitely the weakest of the three stories.