I could not believe that this day had finally come! Staring into the mirror, I saw the dark blue of my uniform make my rainbow-colored mane look even brighter than it normally was. The yellow-colored lightning bolts entwined my hooves and as I pranced in place I could already hear the thunder that would come from those bolts of lightning. My rose irises were hidden in my reflection which made me swell with pride because what I saw staring back at me were my new and shiny goggles. I had at last become a Wonderbolt.
“You make that uniform look good!” I turned my head to see the unexpected visitor and blushed underneath the privacy of the hooded uniform. Soarin’ emerged from the shadows, his emerald eyes twinkling with affection and excitement. He pranced over and placed a gentle hoof on my shoulder. I returned his gaze even though I knew he could not see the affection reflecting back at him.
“Thanks, Soarin’.” Was all that I could say to him. He smiled knowingly and placed his hoof back down on the ground.
"Nervous?” he asked.
“Not really.” My anticipation mounted as I remembered what I would have to do today. The initiation that introduces new members into the Wonderbolts team was not an easy one to pull off. However, I rested in the fact that the Sonic Rainboom was the last stunt that I would perform. No matter how badly I could mess up before hand, the Sonic Rainboom would save me in the end.
Suddenly, the trumpets announcing the princess’ arrival sounded and both Soarin’ and I jumped at the noise. We both chuckled at our apprehension until the trumpets stopped sounding.
“Presenting our most divine rules in all of Equestria: Princess Celestia!” The crowd’s screams were deafening as the princess of the sun stood to acknowledge her presence. Numerous flags were raised that showed her cutie mark, the ever-glowing sun. “Princess Luna!” the crowd lost it again as the princess of the moon stood beside her sister. Both princesses exchanged a small hug and then waved to the crowd. “And finally, Princess Twilight Sparkle!” My eyes welled up with tears of pride as I saw one of my best friends stand with the princesses. Her flowing pink, gold, and white dress massaged the clouds and her sparkling golden crown lit up the sky. I cheered with the crowd until Soarin’ covered my mouth with his hoof.
“Rainbow, you’re going to ruin the initiation.” He teased. Then I remembered. New members of the Wonderbolts were not allowed to speak after the trumpet blast until they had finished their initiation. I closed my lips tightly which made Soarin’ chuckle.
“See you out there,” he said softly. Then he kissed my cheek ever so slightly and flew off. Thank goodness my uniform covered my whole body! If it hadn't the whole crowd could’ve seen my body go utterly red.
After the crowd had settled down, I sneaked one more peak at Twilight. Her face was covered in excitement and then I noticed the flag near her side. It had my cutie mark sewn onto it, no doubt the work of the professional. I looked around for Rarity and my other friends, but I couldn’t see them in the hullabaloo.
“Fillies and Gentlecolts,” the announcer began. “You have come here today to witness the initiation of the newest member of the Wonderbolts!” the crowd went crazy much to the announcer’s dismay. I swelled with pride when I saw a young filly leap and bound all over the stadium.
“Alright, Rainbow Dash!” she called out, her pink mane fluttering in the wind. The bouncy orange filly then settled down as the announcer cleared his throat to continue.
“Oh, Scootaloo,” I chuckled.
“She has proved to Spitfire, the captain of the Wonderbolts, that she is ready to be welcomed into the group as its newest member!” I prepared myself for my entrance. “I now present to you…” I opened my wings and took in a deep breath. The stadium was in complete and utter silence. The only sound that I could hear was the pounding of my own heart in my ears. I closed my eyes and waited. “Rainbow Dash!”
I couldn’t even feel myself take off with the speed that I was flying. My eyes quickly opened to see the crowd gasping in amazement at my beginning stunt which was, of course, to catch them off guard with my stealth and speed. I glanced over to Spitfire who nodded her approval. Step two, the dizatron. I flew in a loop-de-loop as fast as my wings would allow me until I could hear Spitfire’s voice shouting in my head, “Release!” I shot off into the sky, leaving a brilliant streak of colors behind me. I then turned back around and gracefully skidded on the fluffy clouds, spraying bits and pieces of them on unexpecting fans who laughed when the clouds bounced off of them.
“Yee-haw! Get ‘em, Rainbow!” I quickly looked to my left and saw Applejack, Rarity, Pinkie Pie, and Fluttershy cheering me on. However, there would be time to talk to them later. Right now, I had a show to put on for all of Equestria!