//------------------------------// // Takeoff // Story: Equestrian Flight 2013 Is Down // by BR425xSunset //------------------------------// It was a beautiful day at Baltimare International Airport. Billions of planes take off and land every minute. Inside the airport, billions of people walk back and forth to terminals. At gate D16, one of Equestrian Airlines' gates, there was a Canadian woman sitting at the lounge with a suitcase. She is 41 years old. Her name: Rebecca Shoichet. She gave a sigh of relief. "The convention's over, I can finally fly home," Shoichet thought to herself. She had a good time at BronyCon that she wants to go home. There she is now, at an airport gate for her flight home to Vanhoover. Then an announcement is heard over the PA. "Ladies and gentlemen, Flight 2013 to Vanhoover is now boarding," said the announcement. "Finally," Shoichet said. She grabbed her stuff and walked to the doors leading to the plane. She showed her plane ticket to the ticket agent, and went through the doors. Outside on the tarmac was a Boeing 777-200. The words on the sides read "equestrian", while the picture on the tail looked like indigo-violet pegasus wings. In the plane's cockpit, Captain Chandelier "Sully" Sullenshimmer and First Officer Zephyr Skittles were going over the checklist. "VOR instruments, check," said Captain Sully as he checked off in his clipboard. "I think that's all in the checklist," said First Officer Skittles. At the plane door, Rebecca Shoichet entered the plane and gets greeted by the flight attendant. "Hi. Welcome aboard," said the stewardess. The voice actress then looks for her seat. "Where are you, seat J34," said Shoichet to herself. Then she found her seat. She sat down and took out her phone. She dialed Vincent Tong's number. "Hello," said Tong on the other end of the line. "How are you doing, Rebecca?" he asked. "Great, Mr. Tong, well, are you excited for Flash Sentry in Legend Of Everfree?" Shoichet asked. "Totally exciting!" he said. "I'll see you in Vanhoover," Tong said as he hung up. Then Shoichet's phone rang. This time, it's Kelly Sheridan. Shoichet hit ignore and gave a sight of relief. Then an announcement came over the plane's intercom. "Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Sully Sullenshimmer. I will be your captain of this flight today. And this here is First Officer Zephyr Skittles. The weather in Vanhoover is perfect and sunny, and the flight will take about 5 hours. The flight attendants will show you a flight safety video while we push back from the gate and taxi. I recommend that if you are a frequent flyer, or a first time traveler, I suggest that you put your magazines and newspapers down, and listen carefully," Captain Sullenshimmer explained. Outside, the jet bridge connecting the plane to the airport separates. Then a special tractor pushes the plane back. 4 minutes later, the plane begins to taxi. Meanwhile, in the cockpit, Sullenshimmer contacts ATC. "Baltimare Tower, this is Equestrian 2013, are we cleared to taxi?" Sullenshimmer said. A controller in ATC replied. "Yes, Equestrian 2013, you are cleared to taxi to Runway 15R." "Well, that was quick," said Sullenshimmer. "Today is going to be a great flight," he added. "Yeah, I know," said First Officer Skittles as he chuckled. In the cabin at seat J34, Shoichet was watching the flight video. "Inflatable life vests, inflatable life vests, inflatable life vests, inflatable life vests," the words echoed in Rebecca's mind. The words remind her of the time she was at BronyCon. She would do autographs of Sunset Shimmer dolls, plushies, and pictures, and even a giant inflatable raft that looks like Sunset's cutie mark that was given to her as a gift to take home. The raft is now in the cargo bay, waiting for the 5 hour flight to be completed. Shoichet sighed. In 5 hours, it's going back to singing for Twilight, and voicing Sunset. The plane reaches the runway. Sullenshimmer calls ATC. "Baltimare Tower, this is Equestrian 2013, we have reached the runway," said Sullenshimmer. "Equestrian 2013, there is a Tartarian Air Boeing 747SP landing. You will have to wait," said the controller. "Wow, I hope that 747 doesn't have Lord Tirek," First Officer Skittles joked. "I hope not," said Sully, replying to the joke. Once the 747SP landed and cleared the runway, Sullenshimmer gets another call from ATC. "Equestrian 2013, the 747SP has cleared the way. Equestrian 2013, you are cleared for takeoff," said the controller. "Well, are you thinking what I'm thinking, Skittles?" Sullenshimmer told him as he put his right hand on the throttle lever. "Yeah, Sully?" Skittles replied as he put his left hand on the throttle lever. "Let's get this big guy in the air," said Sullenshimmer. "Yeah," said Skittles. The two pilots pushed the throttle all the way up. Outside, the plane starts slowly, then faster...and faster...more faster....and faster than "My Past Is Not Today", and faster than a police chase. In seat J34, Rebecca Shoichet sees outside her window as airport buildings sped by like Sunset Shimmer's motocross bike. Even planes on the taxiways did the same. Back in the cockpit, the pilots pull the yoke. Then the plane's nose started to rise up like a phoenix burning bright on the runway. Then the main landing gear goes off the ground like if they were pegasus hooves. Then the wheels fold in like bird feet. Equestrian Flight 2013 has taken off into the daylight. 21 minutes later, the 777 reached cruising altitude. Sullenshimmer makes an announcement to the passengers. "Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. We have reached cruising altitude and now the seatbelt sign will be turned off. The flight attendants will serve dinner ," said Sullenshimmer. 1 hour 30 minutes later, the flight attendants served dinner. Rebecca ordered lobster bisque with a Coke and chocalate mousse. She started enjoying her lunch. "Wow, this must be the best lunch I've ever ate," she said. Then a cowboy came up to her. "Hello, there," said the cowboy. "Want some Jalepeno Peppers? They are the best ones to grow in the country," he said. "Sure," said Rebecca. And the cowboy gave her two peppers which he grew on his farm. Rebecca was about to make her lobster spicier when....