(Original My Little Dashie)
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The letter seemed to be written with haste. The princess never sent me a letter. She usually sent them to Twilight. This letter was enough to make me know I should do as she asks and meet with them. I have met the princesses before, but I don't know how they will react to this whole mess with Rainbow Dash. I look in the library to see if Twilight was busy. She was studying some books on a small table with a piece of parchment next to the book, and a quill floating just above it. She always seemed busy with her studies and didn't need my help for that. I turn back to see the descending sun in the sky. It was headed right over the place where Canterlot Castle stays on the side of the mountain. It was almost as if the princess knew I was looking for an invitation to go. Without hesitation. I disappear and reappear in front of the large castle door.
It was a basic castle with few alterations to a simple kingdom. The bridge was starting to lower as I think about the last time I met the princesses. It was right after the Discord incident. I might never forget how he just seemed to not even try to defend himself. I could have easily snapped his neck or broke every bone in his head with a simple hit.
The bridge landing broke my train of thought as the bars guarding the actual door were being lifted. The door started to open and standing there were both princesses with a couple guards. I smile to show I meant no harm as always and kneel down to bow. I hear the two walk over the bridge and right next to me. She touches my shoulder with her horn to show honor in accepting my bow.
“Assistant, you don't have to be so formal.”, Spoke the sun god.
I look up still smiling at the two. Celestia's mane was flowing as always without a single breeze, as was Luna's was to.
“I must respond to royalty with my best possible manners. I am sorry if you feel uncomfortable to accept such actions.”
I stand up to meet eye to eye with the powerful mare. She was not showing any sign of feeling. Her face was as blank as a fresh patch of snow on the ground. Then she continued to talk.
“The issue with Rainbow Dash. Why can't you bring her back?”
I lose my smile and my face became as blank as hers.
“She was supposed to be where she is. She will be back when she is... back to normal.”
“What does thy mean by “Normal?”, Luna asked.
I look down at the smaller goddess. She still spoke with an ancient accent. I found it reminiscent of the many places I have been that had weird accents.
“Uh... she isn't the same. She will be in about 15 days.”
“Where is she?”, Celestia spoke in an angrier tone.
I look back to Celestia.
“She is at my home world. The one I told you about.”
Celestia took a step back at this. I had told her about how the world worked there and all the bad thing that were happening. It was almost the polar opposite of this world.
“What!? How can that be!? Get her back now!”, Celestia demanded.
“I tried to bring her back, but she couldn't go with me. I told you my job is to keep destiny going in a straight line. She was meant to go there.”
She got even angrier at this. She stomped one of her front hooves that shook the ground.
“She will not be the same when she returns! You must get her back!”
I look down to the ground and close my eyes.
“Trust me. She will be fine. We either have to wait 15 days, or you can try to figure out dimension jumping.”
I look back up to her. She lost a little anger, but kept an angry look.
“What happens in 15 days?”, Luna asked
I look back down at Luna.
“She will be back to normal, as if she never left... physically.”
“Physically?”
“Yes. I can't say her memory will be the same, but that memory spell Twilight knows can fix that.”
I look back up at Celestia. Her face was back to blankness. It was impossible to know what she was thinking. She then decided what to do.
“Very well. We will wait 15 days. Do you promise to look after her?”
I smile and kneel down again.
“Don't worry princesses, she will be in good hands.”
I hear a sigh come from Celestia. She touched my shoulder with her horn, and turned around to walk back to the castle. I look up to see Luna still standing there. She was still looking at me the same way Celestia was with a blank stare.
“And I hope for one of your beautiful nights princess.”
Luna smiles and begins to walk back to the castle with the guards.
It has been about 23 hours since Rainbow was sent to my home world. I decided I should keep track of the time so I don't mess up what day or year it is there. I sit on the balcony, ready to go see Rainbow. I have to make sure I am not seen by the man, if she is still with him. I look back to see Twilight coming through the glass door.
“Are you going to see Rainbow?”
I nod as I look back to the small village.
“I will be back in about a couple minutes.”
With that, I disappear.
I appear outside the house that Rainbow was being held in. I quickly blend into the environment so I don't get spotted by the man. I walk up and look inside the window. Inside, I see filly Rainbow coloring on a sheet of paper. She seemed to enjoy doing this. I look at the clock that still hangs over the doorway. It reads 5:14 P.M. Thursday, July 6, 2012. My time difference theory was correct. I look back down to see the man come through the doorway with a small salad.
“Here you go Dashie! Dinner!”, The man said as he placed the salad down on the small coffee table. She put the crayon down and looked up to the man.
“Th-thank you!”, Dashie struggled to say.
She immediately began gobbling the small salad quickly. The man just looks down and smiles at the small filly. She finished quickly and then looked up to the man. She raised her hooves signaling she wanted to be picked up. The man quickly responded and picked her up. He stuck her out with his arms and started to walk around the room.
“WEEEE!”, Dashie said to express her joy.
It was cute to see her so small and happy. She was flapping her wings and pretending she was flying. This man must have known somethings about taking care of someone, or he has been learning. They did this for about 10 minutes before the man got tired. He stopped in front of the couch and sat down and placed Rainbow next to him.
“That w-was fun!”, Squealed Dash.
“Yeah... it was!”, Said the man catching his breath.
The two then began to watch some cartoons on his TV. It was time to head back to Equestria and tell Twilight that Rainbow was doing just fine. I quickly leave knowing Rainbow will be alright.
Twilight was just leaving the balcony when I reappeared. She was shocked by my sudden appearance.
“Whoa!”
She jumped back and fell on her flank. I look down at her.
“Why are you back already?”
“Uh... didn't need to stay long.”
“Is Rainbow alright?”
I smile and nod.
“She is alright Twilight. Don't worry about her.”
She sighed with relief from her worries.
“Oh that's great!”
She smiled and walked into the library. I turned toward the village and began to sit down. That's when Roseluck walked up to the balcony below to see me.
“Hey Assistant! Can you help me carry some flowers?”
I walk over and look down at the flower pony.
“Sure!”
It was the next day. A total of 49 hours have passed in Equestria. It was time to see how she was doing. Twilight was sitting next to me reading some book on spells that dealt with teleportation. She was studying all she could to know about what happened with Rainbow.
“I will go see how Rainbow is doing.”
Twilight looked over to me. She just nodded and looked back to her book. I then disappeared and reappeared in the same place.
I did the same things I did the other times. Become invisible and walk over to the house. I looked in to see Rainbow flying around in small circles and the man with a look of joy on his face. This must have been a new thing for Rainbow to be flying, and the man must be happy for her.
“Look daddy!”
“Daddy!?”
“Cool trick Dashie!”
“Uh oh...”
Rainbow then continued to fly to the couch and landed.
“Let's watch Sponge Bob!”
The man chuckled at her excitement.
“Okay Dashie!”
I started to worry about what is happening. This man was becoming attached to Rainbow Dash in a certain form that could destroy him. He saw her as a daughter, and she saw him as a dad. This could end badly. I quickly left and end up back next to Twilight. Hardly ten seconds past when I got back.
“Is Rainbow still okay?”
I hesitate to answer.
“.... uh, yeah.”
Twilight then started to show concern.
“Why did you hesitate? Is she not alright!?”
I keep my same blank expression of deep thoughts.
“No, she is fine. Just... something else.”
Twilight still looked concerned as she slowly looked back to her book.
I decided to wait until day four to see how Rainbow was doing. I didn't want to seem to overprotective of her well being. I knew she was in good hands. But I fear these hands will be difficult to open once it is time to return her home. The same routine happened. I just waited til it was an official four days which would be 96 hours before I go and see how she is. Once the hour struck, I disappeared once again.
It was night time when I got there. The night seemed more peaceful then the others when I was living here. I walk over to the house and look in the window. The clock showed about 8:27 P.M. Tuesday, September 3, 2015. I see that there is a light down the hall. I can't see what is happening, so I take a risky measure. I teleport into the house quietly and sneak down the hall. The light was being played through a door at first door on the right. I walk over and peak inside to see Rainbow being tucked in by the man.
“Goodnight daddy. I love you”
I can see the man was taken back by the statement, he stopped to think for a second before responding. He kissed her on the head and responded.
“Goodnight, my little Dashie. I love you too.”
With that, he began to walk out of the room. I teleport back outside so I don't cause a scene and look into the house. The man just walked out into the living room and sat down on the couch. I don't know what he is thinking, but it can't be good. I decide that is enough for today and head back to Equestria.
The days grew longer in Equestria. I didn't want to visit Rainbow for a while after last time. I sit on the balcony waiting for a time or for Twilight to ask me to go see if she is alright. It has been six days since I last went to check on Rainbow. The man who was taking care of Rainbow Dash seemed to know what he was doing. I have to see if anything big happened while I was gone. I again vanished and ended up back near the house.
I see the man drive by in the moving truck. I quickly run to catch up. I jump on the roof of the back container. The truck then continued down a long road out of town. I become invisible so I don't arouse suspension as to why a man is on top of a truck.
The truck came to a stop outside of a beautiful country house. Not a single house nearby for miles. A perfect place to house Rainbow Dash. The man then jumped out and ran to the back. Quickly he opened the back truck door.
“Are you okay Dashie?”
Quickly a rainbow blur dashed out of the back and into the sky.
“Wow, this is our house!?”
The man looked up smiling at the excited Pegasus.
“Yep! Not another house for miles, So no one can see you while you fly around!”
Comparing this house to his old one, I can see this is an immediate upgrade. This mans life must have been a wreck until Rainbow came into his life and gave him more responsibilities. He must have worked hard to provide for filly Rainbow Dash. I also note that Rainbow is looking older than when I last saw her. She was now her full size. But her hair was shorter than when she was in Equestria ten days ago.
“Do you want to fly around while I unpack?”
Rainbow immediately nodded with a “Um-Hm” and took off. The man then proceeded to unpack the truck and bring in boxes. I can see that everything here is going just fine, if not better. I quickly leave and teleport back to Equestria. I find myself on the balcony as usual. Only about half a minute passed while I was gone. I am sure nothing bad will happen within five days. More specifically, five years.