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// Soarin's Letter 
// Story: Rainbow Dash and the Crystal Empire 
// by Rainbow Dash 55 
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The guard standing in front of Soarin made him sad. He had a lightning bolt cutie mark, which reminded him of Rainbow.
That's it.
Dash?
Nothing.
Dash!
"Don't. Bother." Suddenly, Sombra was right in front of him, breaking his telepathy to Rainbow. "This room is used to TAKE your powers, not use them. Now." He began to pace the room. "You are all probably thinking of ways to escape. But don't bother. There is no way to escape." He looked at Rainbow and Luna. "Your horns are still useless." He then looked at Soarin. "And your strength and telepathy are gone. Now--"
The bonds broke from Luna, Twilight, and Soarin's right hooves.
"--you will each write the letters to Rainbow. If not, you will be electricuted."
Their eyes widened in shock.
"Your letters will tell Rainbow to either come here, or don't. She'll have to come either way. Tell her your situation. Your guards will read the letter. If they see any faults, such as you telling her I need her here, then he will make you start over. Begin."
The guard told Soarin the things he needed to write in the letter, and Soarin hesitantly obeyed.
He took the feather pen and began to write, remembering something he told Rainbow to do if she was ever in danger.




Dear Dash,

I'm sorry to say this, but Sombra finally did it. He took my strength. I'm so sorry, but he won, Dash. He's almost taken over the world. Now he just needs to combine all of our powers and strengths. But Dash, this is for the best: Give yourself up. It's the only way. I wish it wasn't. I also wish I could do more. You've done so much for me Dash. I love you so much. I'll never forget you. Hopefully, I'll see you sometime. If not, always follow your heart. Make a flight to the finish, Dash!

All my love,

Soarin.

P.S. Dash, I just remembered something. I forgot to pick up some rain water for the clouds today. Would you mind doing it for me? I don't think the stallions will be mad if you do it. But if they are, it's not like they'll go after you or anything. Stand your ground. Also, would you mind taking care of my house? It's empty and there's a spare key in the front plant.
Always keep moving forward, Dash. Never back. I mean it.