[Applejack is on guard, keeping herself between the bushes Black Mage landed in and Rainbow Dash. She came upon them just as Black Mage zapped Dash, so she's ready to move the minute she sees him spark again, though being ready and being faster than lightning are two different things she should be worried about. Much as she wants to turn to check on her friend, she doesn't take her eyes off those bushes.]

Ah'll be careful, Dash. You okay though? Think you can fill me in about what the hay this is all about?