Applejack frowned as she watched two ponies apply the shimmering product, their coats taking on an unnatural sheen. Twilight Sparkle stood beside her, equally concerned. "I don’t like this one bit, Twilight. Something ain't right," Applejack muttered.

"There’s something about this Golden Gleam," Twilight said, her eyes scanning the pages of a dusty book. Rainbow Dash flitted by the window, peering in. "You find anything yet, Twi?" she asked, a hint of worry in her voice.

Twilight gasped, turning the book around to show Applejack and Rainbow Dash. "This makeup is part of a plan by a fallen golden rose god, banished to Ponyville! He’s trying to take over, and he wants Fluttershy as his queen!"

Applejack rallied her friends, determined to protect them. Twilight used her magic to create a shimmering force field around the farm. "We need a plan, and fast!" Rainbow Dash exclaimed, her wings twitching with urgency.

Zecora handed a vial to Applejack, her expression one of reassurance. "With plum fruits and this brew, the curse will undo," she rhymed soothingly.

Applejack's heart raced as Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo appeared with Zecora. "Thank Celestia, they're safe!" she breathed, relief washing over her. "Now, let's end this nightmare," Twilight declared, holding the cure aloft.