//------------------------------// // The Funeral // Story: A Rainbow In The Sky // by SobStory //------------------------------// Every pony in Ponyville showed up to Dash's funeral, even Spitfire and Gilda showed up. When ponies asked why Gilda had shown up, since she was so mean the last time she saw Rainbow Dash, she said, "She still meant so much to me, all I wanted last time was to spend time with an old friend, and I didn't want anyone to get in the way, but I realized that I shouldn't have acted so mean before, I messed up and now she's gone." Gilda even cried, something no pony has ever seen her done. Spitfire just mostly stayed quiet and kept her head down, mourning the loss of one of her own students, someone who has saved her before. Even the princesses showed up, Celestia, Luna, Cadance. To all of them, Rainbow Dash played a part in their lives. She'd help saved them all, the least they could do is go to her funeral and remember her. Soon, all the girls went up to the podium and said some words about Rainbow Dash. "Rainbow Dash was one of the most loyal friend you could have. She was always there for you, and she always cared. Even though at some times she came off as a little mean, it was only for fun... She was one of my best friends, one of the greatest ponies I'll ever meet, I'll never forget her," Twilight wiped some tears from her eyes as Applejack got up to the podium and was ready to say some words. "R.D. was the most competitive pony Ah knew, heck, one time we raced in the Runnin' of The Leaves, it was fierce. She was an amazing gal with amazing talents, and most importantly, she was a true friend," Applejack then looked up into the sky, "We... We miss ya, Sugercube." No pony else didn't want to speak, everyone was too distraught and sad. When finally, Pinkie Pie went up and spoke. As usual when she's sad, her hair was straight and her bright, pink skin had turn darker. "Rainbow Dash was my best friend. Nobody else can compare. We would pull pranks on each ponies and hang out and, and... I just.. I miss her so much..." At that moment, Pinkie Pie was crying, hard. All the girls got up and hugged her tight, they all started to sob. "We all miss her, Pinkie... But we all know she's watching over us, protecting us. And no matter what, she will always be our friend." Twilight was trying to cheer Pinkie up, soon after, the burial happened. Fluttershy, Rarity, Applejack, Twilight and Pinkie all threw flowers into the grave. They all read Rainbow Dash's tombstone. Rainbow Dash Truthful, Loyal and Awesome Friend No Pony Could Ever Compare Every pony left to go home afterwards, no pony slept well that night. Somewhere in a clubhouse, all by herself, was a orange Pegasus filly, crying. She was all alone.