"Finally the shows over! I need to get out of here! I need to be their for Dashie," Soarin said in quick panic.
Soarin raced down the blue halls. They were a solid ocean blue color with yellow lightning bolts printed down the walls. They matched the Wonderbolts flight suits to a tea. Needless to say their were plenty of show casings baring Wonderbolt artifacts. Some of which were items that belonged to some of the most famous wonderbolts in HISTORY!
"Rainbow Dash would love to be here and fly with us. Maybe I could talk to spitfire and talk her into letting Rainbow Dash fly with us and let her spend the day in the HQ. Maybe then I could finally tell her how I feel," Soarin thought to himself.
Soarin ran down the halls and ran straight into Rapid Fire!
"Sorry Rapid Fire, but I'm in a hurry," Soarin called over his shoulder.
"Whoa! Soarin, where you going in such a rush?" Rapid Fire demanded more than asked.
Soarin stopped dead in his tracks. Every pony that lived or worked in the HQ knew that when Rapid Fire wanted something he would find a way to get it. One way or another, he was still a kind pony. He always looked out for every ponies best interests.
"I need to go," Soarin blurted out quickly under pressure.
Ah great! You idiot Soarin! Now he's definitely going to know something's up! ugh! I don't have time for this! I need to be there for Dashie! Soarin thought to himself while trying to act as casual as he could.
"Hold it! where do you think your going, tearing through the hallways like that" Rapid Fire demanded while raising a curious eyebrow.
"I'm in a hurry," Soarin said simply, as if it wasn't a big deal at all.
Soarin however could feel his heart pounding out of his chest with Nerves. Soarin silently hoped Rapid Fire hadn't noticed, but after a few seconds of just awkward silence, it was obvious that he knew. Soarin finally had to give in if there was any chance of getting out of this mess. He looked up nervously only to see a knowing smirk on Rapid Fire's face. Yup, it was obvious, Soarin concluded. He was officially busted. Soarin was left with only one choice, one possible way to get out of the situation. At least for now, and that was just fine with him. Soarin had only one possible way to escape from Rapid Fire. He'd do what he always did to get rid of all those pesky news reporters. He would Run!
Soarin flew as fast as he could past an unsuspecting Rapid Fire only glancing back long enough to see the shocked expression on Rapid's face. Soarin was only a little ways away from the exit. Yes, yes! I'm going to make it! Then out of nowhere, Rapid Fire zipped up and stopped right I front of Soarin. Soarin slammed on the breaks but wasn't able to stops himself in time. Right before they were about to collide, Rapid Fire burst forwards pushing Soarin to the ground with a hard thud! As his head hit the checkered tile, and pined Soarin firmly to the seemingly cold floor. Damn! Soarin muttered his thoughts swimming, as he groaned with annoyance.
"Where. Are. You. Going," Rapid Fire repeated slowly looking almost amused.
"I need to go help a friend. She needs my help, ASAP," Soarin mumbled still recovering from his haziness and now forming headache.
"She?", Rapid Fire questioned. A knowing smirk creeping its way onto his face.
"W-what-," Soarin stammered.
"You know very well what I'm talking about,Soarin."
"I, um-huh?"
"I'm going to guess this is about a rainbow maned pony, by the name of Rainbow Dash perhaps?"
"H-how did you-"
Rapid Fire interrupted Soarin with a burst of crackling laughter.
"B-but," Soarin stammered. "W-What's so funny?!"
"Soarin, you love her," Rapid Fire said simply as he stepped off of Soarin, releasing him from the tiles cold grasp.
"W-what are you talking about?!? No-"
"You can deny it all you want lover colt, but know one thing. Women always find out the truth, and they always get what they want," Rapid Fire said. His voice turning from calm and gentle to serious.
"Oh so you must be one too," Soarin said clearly annoyed.
Soarin's pupils shrank to the size of pin dots once he realized he had said that out loud, and he instantly covered his mouth with his hooves.
"I'm just going to let that one slide since you never normally act like this, she must be important to you if you get this defensive. HOWEVER, Soarin, you know the Bolts aren't allowed to have relationships," Rapid Fire said. His glaring daggers that were piercing through Soarin's soul softened into a soft Sympathetic smile.
Soarin felt his heart break into a thousand pieces. He felt that and and fear. Lots and LOTS of fear! Could he really lose Dash forever?!?! Would Rapid Fire kill him for the stunt he just pulled back in the hall?!?! Would he kill him before he got the chance to tell Rainbow Dash how he felt?!? Would he not be allowed to be with her because of his job?!?!?! Soarin's thoughts were buzzing with questions.
Never again am I going to slip up and say something like that again! I'm still alive so he must be having a good day, Soarin thought trying to help himself to look on the bright side.
"Soarin, the rule book clearly states, "No member of the Wonderbolts are allowed to have romantic relations if it proves to be a distraction."
Soarin was silent. He could feel a part of him wilt, no die! A part of him that he nor anything in Equestria could ever replace. Something that he knew he couldn't get back, something, no, some pony he held very close to his heart.
"If," Rapid Fire said suddenly.
Soarin's ears pricked up at the sound of Rapid Fire's voice..
"If," Soarin repeated glumly as if their was no hope for life. But after a second he realized what rapid had said. He just looked at Rapid Fire, unsure as to what Rapid Fire meant, and where this conversation was going.
"If," Rapid Fire confirmed.
"Come on, Soarin! You two especially, have a very special and close bond! She gave you her scholarship for ponies sakes! Who am I to get in the way of that?"
"You mean," Soarin asked. He felt his heart swelling with hope.
"Yes Soarin, you can have her. On one condition"
"What?! I'll do anything!!!" Soarin blurted out much louder than he meant to. He quickly glanced around nervously to make sure no pony with prying eyes heard him, specifically Fleetfoot. Luckily the coast was clear.
"Sshhhh quite down Soarin! You have to keep this a secret! You can't tell the other bolts or let the public find out. At least not until all of this is sorted out, and that foal has a good home."
"How did you know the foal was-"
"I have my ways, now come on Soarin, GO GET'ER!!!"
Soarin grinned, he didn't even get a chance to say thank you because as if right on cue he heard Spit Fire yell.
"Come on Soarin! I can't hold all these fan ponies off forever," she yelled.
"Coming Spits! Thank you for all your help!"
"No problem Soarin," Spit Fire replied,
turning her head away so he wouldn't see the deep blush forming on her face.
Soarin zipped through the double doors and then he was off. He flew as fast as he could to Rainbow Dash's parents house.
"He does like me! he even called my Spits," Spit Fire said happily, her hart fluttering.
She turned her head to see a sad looking Fleetfoot.
"Fleet foot," Spit Fire asked, "Are you okay?"
"Spit Fire I think there is something you should know, Fleetfoot said.
"Huh?"
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Rainbow Dash had just trotted down stairs, after finishing her project and putting Cloud Chaser down for a nap. She trotted into the living room when heard a knock at the door.
"Who could that be," Rainbow Dash asked out loud to herself, as she trotted over to the door.
"Soarin!?"
"Um, hey Rainbow Dash," Soarin said nervously, but was interrupted when Rainbow Dash pulled him into a hug. Soarin blushed and hugged her back.
After what was probably about three minutes of hugging Soarin decided to poke a little fun at Rainbow Dash.
"Ha! I knew you couldn't live without me," Soarin laughed.
"In your dreams! Are you kidding me? With all this awesomeness right here," Rainbow Dash said gesturing to herself laughing boastfully. It really is good to see you soar, I really missed you." Rainbow said a a small blush forming on her face.
What is wrong with me?!? Am I blushing?!?! And why do I feel as if I have just done a hundred sonic rainbooms?!?! Rainbow Dash mentally yelled at herself, but still kept a smile on her face none the less.
"Aaaawwww, your so cute when your blushing," Soarin said. But he instantly regretted it. His face lit up like a Christmas light, as Rainbow Dash turned even redder.
"So, um, I, I mean, can I come in," Soarin asked nervously.
"Sure, I mean, y-yeah of course," Rainbow stammered as she stepped aside allowing Soarin to come in.
"So..... Are you okay," Soarin asked.
"What? Yeah, why wouldn't I be," Rainbow Dash asked.
"Well with everything that's been going on lately, I was just wondering if you were ok. I'm sorry for saying this, I wasn't going to say anything, but you don't look well. You have huge bags under your eyes," Soarin said cautiously, unsure of what the outcome of his words would be.
Rainbow Dash sighed, "Yeah, I guess, I don't know."
"What don't you know?"
"Everything," Rainbow Dash said, falling backwards onto the couch. She then proceeded by pulling a pillow up over her head.
Soarin sat next to Rainbow Dash. "Come on,"Soarin said patting his lap. Rainbow Dash moved up and laid her head on his lap. Soarin gently stroked her mane soothingly.
"Are you sure your going to be ok," Soarin asked worriedly.
"No, no I'm not ok! I'm hopeless and stupid-"
"Okay! First of you are not hopeless and stupid!" Soarin said sternly. "Why would you even think that?! Your amazing, kind, and a fantastic flier, and so much more! Dash! You gave up your DREAM so I could have mine! And now here you are again. Despite what you've been through, your still trying, your still going. It's better to try and fail then to never try at all! You ever heard that saying? Because let me be the first to tell you, I know from experience that it's true. It's like you always used to say "just do your best and we'll be proud of you no matter what!" That's one of the things I love about you most. When you fall you get right back up. You don't let it stop you! That saying you taught me was the only thing that kept me going in the flight academy when things got hard! You never gave up and I'll be darned if you stop now!"
Rainbow Dash sat up and hugged Soarin as tightly as she could.
"And that's one of the things I love most about you. No matter how bad things are, you always support me and make me feel better."
"What are friends for? Now please Rainbow Dash tell me what's going on. I've known you long enough to know your good at hiding things, especially your emotions," Soarin sad gently.
Rainbow Dash buried her head into Soarin's chest. "Ok," she said finally. "I trust you."
Soarin quietly leaned over and silently switched on a tape recorder on the table.
"I just don't know what to do. I want to be there for Cloud Chaser, give him the life I so desperately needed and wanted growing up. But I just don't know if I can do it. I mean how can I support a foal? Soarin really, how am I going to win during this battle in court?!?! My parents always win! I wouldn't be surprised if they got off the hook completely! I know my Dad blames me for my mothers death but I was just a filly. I understand it, really I do, he's in pain. We both were, but he went about it the wrong way. He started drinking so he wouldn't remember, so the pain would stop. But when it didn't work he took it out on me."
"He's my Dad Soarin, and as much as I hate myself for it, I still love him, but at the same time... I hate him. Not only for what he's done to me but for what he's done to himself. And some how I let Comet Streak get in the middle of it. I finally thought things were getting better Soarin. I finally excepted the fact that I had to stop hoping. I knew deep down that by countinouing to try to beleive that he would Change I was only hurting myself even more. I always knew deep down that he wasn't going to change, and that he's not ever going to, but for a long time I just couldn't let myself except it. But now.... I'm curious to see what he has to say about all this tomorrow in court. At least now he won't be drunk or having a hang over. For the first time in ten years I'll see him when he's not out of his mind drunk."
"Ten years Soarin! I just don't understand how he could wast his life away like that. But now it's not even about that! Its about Cloud Chaser! I mean seriously! He's just a foal and already he was at the verge of death! DEATH?!?! Soarin, he's just so young! He's the sweetest thing in all of Equestria. He didn't deserve this. I never thought I would say this ever again but, I love him. I want to be there for him. I want to watch him grow up. How? How can I possibly win this? Their right! They were always right! I always got into fights and did things I never thought would affect me. I did them because I thought no pony cared and like it wouldn't ever matter! I never cared! It helped me release a lot of my anger. But for once I actually regret all those things I did. I was letting what my Dad did to me control my life, and as a result I was being just as bad as he was. But now that I have the choice. I want to fix my mistakes and finally give Cloud Chaser the life I wanted, and I want him to have. Now nothing is more important to me. I'll do anything just to make sure that he has the life he deserves."
" I've taken the best care of him that I could. He seem's happy. He's always smiling and giggling when I play with him. He such a cute little snuggle bug. As soon as this whole things over I'm going to get a job. I don't care if I have to quite school to do it. I just want to raise and support him. I finally have something worth living for, and now I don't want to give it up. He has given me so much happiness. Happiness....I thought I would never feel something like this again. The last thing I want is him being sent to some orphanage thinking no pony wanted him, and that he's nothing but a peace of trash....Because that's how I felt when my dad rejected me. I'm taking him to get some more toys today maybe even a crib if I can afford it. We'll probably leave and do that once he wakes up from his nap. Soarin I just don't know what to do. I can support him emotionally but financially. I just don't know until I can actually get a full time job. Either way I'll figure it out. I'll find a way to get one, but I can't before the trial tomorrow. No matter what, I'll make do, I'll make things work."
"Well I can definitely tell how much you care about him. You wouldn't mind if I came with you to get his toys would you," Soarin asked.
"Sure, you know what? I think I'd like that."
"Good because I was going to come whether you liked it or not. Also I'm paying for everything you need to set up a nursery."
"Wait?!?! What?!?! Soarin you can't do that! Do you have any idea how much it costs to set up a full nursery! You can't pay for all of that all by yourself!"
"Yes I can, and I will. Besides I'm a Wonderbolt! It pays really well i've got more money than I know what to do with."
"But-"
"No buts Rainbow Dash! I'm paying whether you like it or not!"
"Ok, fine," Rainbow Dash said giving in. "But only on one condition."
"Ugh! You are so hard to please," Soarin teased, rolling his eyes playfully.
"This is for Cloud Chaser, and you only do this as a friend! And it's on a loan! I'm paying you back every single penny!"
"Fine! You make things so hard," Soarin groaned.
Pppsss. There's no way I'm gonna let her pay me back, Soarin thought, evilly smirking to himself.
"Look who's talking," Rainbow Dash retorted.
Soarin laughed but then was interrupted by a loud cry.
"Wwwwwaaaaahhhhaaaaa wwwwaaaaahhhhaaaaa" Little Cloud Chaser cried.
"Looks like some pony woke up from their nap," Rainbow Dash said smiling, before getting up and trotting up the stairs.
"Right behind you," Soarin called.
Once she was out of sight, Soarin turned off the voice recorder and put it in his saddle bags. Before trotting upstairs to join her.
"This might be something useful in court," Soarin mumbled quietly to himself. He quietly slipped it into his saddle gags and trotted upstairs to join Rainbow Dash.
"Rainbow?" He called looking down the hall.
"In here Soar,"Rainbow Dash called.
Soarin trotted into what he guessed was the guests bedroom only to find the most adorable scene. Rainbow Dash was holding the tiny foal in her hooves. She was holding him close to her chest and feeding him a bottle. The little foals hooves were wrapped around the bottle as he suckled seemingly content. Soarin trotted closer and smiled. When he got a good look at the foal he could see that the foal was in fact a colt. And that he had a light baby blue coat with a rainbow mane and bright green eyes.
"Dashie he's ADORABLE," Soarin cooed, as he tried to keep from passing out do to cuteness.
"Yeah, you are, yes you are," Rainbow Dash cooed to Cloud Chaser, as he finished his bottle.
"You know Soar, he looks a lot like you," Rainbow Dash commented.
"He does," Soarin questioned. "Yeah I guess he does. We have the same coat and eyes," Soarin said after now getting a closer inspection.
"Yes, now that you two do," Rainbow Dash said. She chuckled whole heartedly.
"Hey buddy, hey little stallion what's up," Soarin asked.
Cloud Chaser giggled "ya ya ya," the colt squealed, as he reached his little hooves towards Soarin.
Rainbow Dash leaned closer to him. Soarin not knowing what else to do took Cloud Chaser in his wing nervously.
"Ok good, now don't forget to support his head," Rainbow Dash said, pushing Soarin's hoof up a little to more support Cloud Chasers head.
"La la la la la la la la," the colt sang. He was grinning as he looked between both Rainbow Dash and Soarin.
"You know, you have pretty great Mom," Soarin said.
Rainbow Dash blushed, "yeah well."
"She loves you very much, and is going to do everything she can to take good care of you," Soarin cooed, now sitting down on the cloud printed covers, of the guest bedrooms bed.
"Ok," Soarin said leaning back and turning to Rainbow Dash's direction. "What do you say we get going?"
"Sounds good to me but when we get back its strictly for sleep! I'm exhausted and the the trials tomorrow."
"Yes and trust me, it only takes one good look at those bags under you eyes to tell you need sleep," Soarin said seriously. He looked down at Cloud Chaser as he felt him snuggle into his chest.
"Oh, ha ha ha," Rainbow Dash said sarcastically. "Alright let's get going," she said as she reached for Cloud Chaser.
"NO! Stop it! Don't touch him! We. Are. BONDING!!!" Soarin exclaimed. His eyes glued to Cloud Chaser. A smile plastered on his face.
"Alright, alright, you goof ball come on let's go! I need to get some sleep," Rainbow Dash said sternly.
"Ok let's go," Rainbow Dash repeated sternly once she realized that Soarin had not gotten up.
"Alright let's go," Soarin replied finally taking his eyes off Cloud Chaser.
Soarin and Rainbow Dash trotted down the stairs and through the living room. Finally they arrived at the Greece styled cloud door. The door had places of thinned out cloud that make it almost look transparent and it was blended with rainbow colored stained glass in the shape of Rainbow Dash's old family crest. Once they where outside Rainbow Dash and Soarin unfurled their wings and took off to the slightly cloudy sky.
The flight was calm and gentle. Rainbow Dash and Soarin talked and caught each other up to date with what's been going on in each other's lives, when it started to drizzle.
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"Man I'm glad we got here before the rain did that would not be fun. Okay where should we start," Soarin asked.
"Oh, um, how about with toys? That way he'll have something to keep him busy while we shop for everything else', Rainbow Dash suggested.
"Alright, sounds good to me! So how bout we get some pie afterwords," Soarin asked hopefully as he grabbed a cart and placed Cloud Chaser inside.
"Ugh, Soarin you haven't changed at all," Rainbow Dash playfully complained.
"Nu, uh! I'm a big colt now!" Soarin whined before sitting on the floor. He then proceeded by turning his back to Rainbow Dash and pouting.
Rainbow Dash laughed as Cloud Chaser just looked at the pair in bewilderment.
Is he kidding or is he for real? Rainbow Dash mentally asked herself.
Oh well it's funny either way.
"Ok, I'm pretty sure the foal supplies is on the other end of the store," Soarin said.
Rainbow Dash trotted up to Soarin and nuzzled his cheek.
"Thank you Soarin, for all your help. This really means a lot to me," she said giving him a small smile.
Soarin quickly turned away so she wouldn't see the blush on his face.
"N-no problem Rainbow Dash, what are friends for," Soarin stuttered.
[i Why did I do that?!?! I feel like I'm some crazy fangirl who has a crush! What the hay is up with me?! I never do things like that! Then again theirs nothing I like more than looking in his beautiful bright green eyes an- NO! NO! NO! NO! What the hay is wrong with me?! It's just same old Soarin! So why do I feel so diffrent around him? And weirder yet... I think I-do I like it?!?!
Rainbow Dash was snapped from her thoughts when she heard her name.
"Rainbow? Rainbow Dash? Are you ok?"
"Huh? Oh, um, yeah! Sorry I kinda spaced out their for a second," Rainbow Dash said nervously.
"No problamo! Anyways the foals toys are on the next isle," Soarin said pointing a hoof. As he began making his way over there. He glanced back over his shoulder making sure Rainbow Dash was following.
Man she's tired. She can't even keep her train of thought. I better keep an eye on her and make sure she gets some sleep tonight before the trial. Soarin thought worriedly to himself
They rounded the corner only to see isles full of nothing but foals toys, dippers, games, cribs, bottles formula, and anything else a foal could possible need!
"Whoa! The ponies who stock this store really went all out," Rainbow Dash exclaimed.
"Yup they sure did! The only reason I thought to look here was because I came here to get a baby gift for High Wind's baby shower."
"Really that's awesome!"
Rainbow Dash and Soarin were interrupted by a now crying Cloud Chaser.
"Oh no, that is not a happy face," Soarin cooed.
"That's exactly what I said," Rainbow Dash exclaimed.
Soarin smiled, he then noticed that little Cloud Chaser was reaching his little tiny hooves towards a stuffed wonderbolt toy that hung on the shelf.
"Hey you want that," Soarin asked, picking it up and shaking it. The toy soon filled the air with a rattling noise. Cloud Chaser giggled and Soarin handed the toy to him. Who as a result, began to shake it. He giggled every time it rattled, when he shook it.
"Hey guys check this out," Rainbow Dash called trotting back up to them.
"Look at this," she said holding up a plastic toy that had lots of buttons on it.
"Hey Cloud Chaser what do you think of this," Rainbow Dash asked pushing a button. A gentle tune started playing, as the toy began to change colors.
Cloud Chaser stared at it as if it was the most amaizing thing he's ever seen. Rainbow Dash held it in front of him and he giggled at all the pretty colors and sounds. He pushed a botton with his hoof and a fake humming bird popped out. The toy made bird chirping noises and Cloud Chaser grinned before breaking into a fit of squealing and giggling. It wasn't long before he began to push all of the other buttons trying to figure out what they would do.
"Well looks like some ponies having fun," Soarin said smiling at Rainbow Dash.
Rainbow Dash smiled, but then both of them started blushing when they met each other's gaze. They both without even realizing, started leaning in closer and closer to each other. Only a few inches were left separating the two. Everything else seemed to vanish. Everything seemed perfect until-
"Excuse me sir, miss?"
"Huh," Soarin and Rainbow Dash asked in unison. Eyes instantly winding in shock as they both stepped back. Both their faces were burning hot red with deep blushes.
"Yeah, hey, um my name is Sales Tax, do you all need any help finding anything?" A store imployee asked.
"Oh, sorry! Did I interrupt something?"
"Oh, um, no I think we're all good thank you," Soarin said trying not to sound annoyed.
Damn it! I thought we were actually going to kiss! But...does Dashie really like me? I mean she nuzzled me, but friends can do that to right? I mean it didn't seem like she ment it as something more thank a thank you.... I guess. She seemed just fine after. She might as well not have done it at all. She didn't really seem to care or think much of it, but what if she did? I know more than any pony, how good she is at hiding her emotions.... But what if I tell her? Tell her how I feel, and she doesn't feel the same way? What if I tell her and she rejects me?!?! Ugh! Why is this so hard?!?! Sighs I have to tell her. Not now though right? just soon....yeah soon. Soon is good, soon is just fine...I guess....
Rainbow Dash trotted off looking at more foal supplies. She only managed to snap Soarin out of his thoughts when she returned and spoke to him.
"Hey Soarin?"
"Huh? Yes," Soarin replied finally being snapped out of his trance.
"I got him a few more bottles, formula, pacifiers and diapers, is that okay?"
"Yeah of course! What do you say we go and take a look at some cribs. I think that's something we need to get. It's only a matter of time before he falls and gets hurt."
"Ok, your right. I've been putting him in the middle of the bed so he won't fall, but he probably will eventually. Better safe than sorry, I suppose."
Soarin chuckled, "right," he agreed.
"Why don't you start looking at the cribs while I grab him a few more toys and meet you over their," Soarin asked.
"Ok, that works for me," Rainbow Dash said trotting over to the cribs department.
"Okay cloudy, what do you say we get you a teddy bear," Soarin asked a now giggling Cloud Chaser.
Cloud Chaser looked up from his toys and looked at Soarin with a cute little grin stretched across his face.
"Aaaawwwwww!! You are so adorable, yes, you are, yes you are," Soarin cooed.
"Hey let's go get you a new bed, huh? how does that sound," Soarin asked.
Soarin pushed the cart towards the crib departments. His eyes where instantly drawn to a brightly colored mare with a rainbow mane.
"Find one you like yet," Soarin asked.
"I just don't know what type of bed I need to get. It has to be safe and functional. I mean some of the cribs have like attachments or side tables that hold stuff. But they can get in the way when you need to get to the foal quickly."
"Hhhhmmmmm.... I see what you mean," Soarin said tilting his head in thought.
Soarin's eyes wondered to a Wonderbolt themed crib with a shelf on the side.
"How about this one," he asked.
"Oh that one looks good, or did you pick that one just because your a wonderbolt?"
"Maybe, maybe not," Soarin said trying to look as innocent as he could with out laughing.
They both looked burst out into laughter.
"Ok, ok," Soarin said trying to stop himself from laughing.
"How about we get this crib," he asked. Chuckles still escaping past his tongue.
Rainbow Dash simply nodded her head still rolling with laughter.
Soarin smiled.
Man I really missed her. Did she miss me? She said she did when I first saw her, so of course she did! Oh she's so cute when she laughs. I remember she never used to laugh. Until one day I was determined to figure out why. Why she was always alone and never spoke except to cause trouble. I remember trying to find her after school to talk but loosing all trace of her. I was looking till dark and it was really starting to rain heavily. I was about to give up when I heard the faint sound of crying.
"Are you okay?"
"G-go away! I don't need you! I Dont need any pony!" A small skinny filly yelled.
"Every pony needs somepony at some point," I told her.
"No," she argued. But stopped once a strong gust of wind blew and she began to shiver.
"Come on, come with me, it's to safe for you to be out here all by your self."
"No! I don't need you!" The rainbow colored filly yelled. She looked to be on the verge of tears. Ss another bone chilling gust of wind sliced through the air.
I came up to her and wrapped my wings around her to keep her as warm as I could.
"Every pony needs some pony at some point," I told her. Rainbow Dash simply burst into tears.
I took her to my secret hideout. An attic of an abandon building. It looked like it had been rebuilt inside to make a bedroom or living space. It had a bedroom, bathroom and a small stove.
I fixed it up and made some make shift cloud beds and his all my sweets and other favorite foods and toys there.
Surprisingly the electricity and lights still worked inside.
I brought her there and helped her get cleaned up with a warm bath. After, once she was dry ,I made her a few sandwiches.
I preened her wings while she ate. Something she surprisingly let me do without argue. They looked really banged up and like they hadn't been preened in over a decade.
I didn't know why at the time, and I still don't now, but I felt like I had to be there for her. To hold her, so I did. I remember cradleing her in my hooves and stroking her mane. My wings wrapping around her like warm protective blankets determined not to let any harm break in.
She was hurt, she was hurt real bad. It definitely took a while, but I finally got her to talk. She broke down. Told me everything. She was sobbing her heart out.
I got her all warm and snuggled up, and she fell fast asleep. It was evident that she was In dire need of rest.
I told her she could come to my hide out when ever the abuse got to bad. But it wasn't long after that some pony caught us. And we weren't allowed to go there anymore. They told us that abandoned buildings weren't safe for little fillies and colts to play in.
I snapped back to reality just in time for Rainbow Dash to finally calm herself.
"Alright, let's get going," I told her as I picked up the crib and put it in the back of the cart.
"Thanks again Soarin, for all your help. I'll pay you back the first chance I get I promise!"
I smiled, "don't worry about it dashie! it's my pleasure, besides I want to do this. And remember. I'm a wonderbolt! I litterly have more money than I know what to do with! If you ever need help I'll be more that happy to help you out!"
Rainbow dash smiled.
Soarin's always so sweet and kind. He's always been there for me. He's my best friend and he always will be. Us getting drawn apart is probably all my fault. I followed Soarin to the check out line. I should have know he'd probably been to busy to write or do so much as even think about it. I should have written to him. Maybe things would have turned out different. Maybe we never would have been cut off from each other like we were. Never contacting one another. I'm not really sure what to think of him. Lately I've been having strange feelings towards him... girly feelings. But I like it..... I-i-I think I'm falling in love. Is it possible he loves me back? Of course he doesn't! He's a Wonderbolt for ponies sake! I'm probably nothing but just another ordinary fan girl to him! The only difference is the fact that he knew me before he became a Wonderbolt....
Rainbow Dash sighed sadly. But smiled when she looked up and saw Soarin playing with Cloud Chaser as the cashier rang up all of the items.
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At home after the nursery was set up;
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Rainbow Dash let out a loud yawn.
"Looks like Cloudy isn't the only pony who needs a nap," Soarin said, gently nuzzling Rainbow Dash.
"Ugh, Rainbow Dash groaned.
"Hey!" Rainbow Dash yelled as Soarin grabbed her and pulled her up off the ground.
"Put me down!"
"Nope! Sorry sweetheart, but your going to sleep whether you like it or not," Soarin said slowly gliding down the stairs"
"Now come on Rainbow Dash! Please the trial is tomorrow, and you look like your going to pass out dead asleep any minute! Look I promise, I'll stay here tonight and take care of Cloud Chaser. You just focus on getting some sleep. I'll even be there at the trial tomorrow if you want me to," Soarin said.
"R-really you'll come to the trial?"
"Of course! Sweetie you really just need to get some sleep, like ASAP! Don't worry! Everything will turn out ok, I'm sure of it! And I'll take care of Cloud Chaser tonight, okay," Soarin said gently, more telling than asking. "Just get some rest."
Rainbow Dash yawned she was already half asleep. She just couldn't keep her eyes open much longer no matter how hard she tried.
"C-clouds hard to take care of at night," Rainbow Dash said sleepily.
"Oh come on! That cutie upstairs? How much work could he possible be?"
"You'd be surprised," Rainbow Dash said but was interrupted by another yawn.
Soarin smiled gently and bean to massage her back. Rainbow dash fell asleep almost instantly.
Soarin had finally fallen asleep next to Rainbow Dash when all of the sudden!-
"WWWWWWAAAAAAHHHHHHH" Cloud Chaser cried at the top of his lungs.
Soarin fell off the couch in surprise,
"Mmmnnnn" Rainbow Dash mumbled as she stirred in her sleep.
"Ssshhhh, it's okay Rainbow, go back to sleep," Soarin said coving her with the blanket and giving her a quick nuzzle.
Soarin flew up the stairs as fast as he could and reached down into Cloud Chasers crib and picked him up.
"Ssssshhhh. Ssssshhh, sssshhhh, it's ok, it's okay," Soarin shushed. "It's alright I promise," Soarin said gently. Cloud Chaser looked at him uncertainly, his eyes brimming with tears and his little lip quivering into a frown.
"See look silly faces," Soarin said making a bunch of silly faces.
"Hehehe," Cloud Chaser giggled.
"See that's better. Now what's the problem? Why-"
Soarin was cut off when a horrible smell reached his nostrils. Soarin's pupils shrank to the size of pin dots and his eyes began to water as he shook his head and covered his nose trying to get rid of the awful smell.
"This isn't going to be as easy as I hoped ............"
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"Spit Fire I think there's something you should know," Fleetfoot said sadly.
"Huh," Spit Fire questioned.
"Fleet what are you talking about? And what are you even doing here? I thought you said you were going to the bowling ally."
"Yeah, I was but..."
"But," Spit Fire asked raising an eyebrow.
"I-I didn't. I stopped when I overheard Soarin having a conversation with Rapid Fire," Fleetfoot said trailing off.
"Ggggrrrr! Fleetfoot how many times does every pony pony have to tell you! Do not to eavesdrop on other ponies conversations!" Spit Fire yelled fuming.
It wasn't just Fleetfoot being Fleetfoot this time. This time it involved Soarin. HER SOARIN! No pony else's HER'S.
Spit fire began screaming and yelling at Fleetfoot for how she shouldn't have done that to Soarin. But went silent when she heard Fleetfoot speak.
"He's in love," Fleetfoot shouted.
Spit Fire blushed but looked at Fleetfoot waiting for her to continue.
"He's in love with-"
"YES! I knew he loved me!" Spit Fire yelled cheering.
"Fleet Foot I'm so sorry for yelling at you I-"
"I am sorry too," Fleetfoot said, shaking her head sadly.
"Huh? Why are you sorry?"
"I'm sorry because you have to know this. Soarin isn't in love with you Spit Fire... He's in love with a different mare."
Spit Fire was silent her eyes welling with tears
"Wha-what d-do you mean? He called my spits a-and....Who?"
"W-what," Fleetfoot asked surprised by her sudden change of attitude.
"W-who," Spit Fire repeated shakily.
"Her name is Rainbow Dash," Fleetfoot replied quietly.
Spit Fire then burst out of the room tears streaming down her face.
Stay tuned for the next chapter! In the next chapter we will see what happens in the trial!