Dash and Clay made their way out of the forest not really sure how to explain what had happened to the others. As they emerged they were met with surprised gasps from Twilight and the others.
“Rainbow! Clay! You’re alright!” Twilight shouted joyfully and soon both ponies found themselves in a large group hug.
“We thought we lost you! Comet and Sky came back and said that you were…” Rarity halted unable to finish.
“I wasn’t dead I was just…sleeping.” Everyone laughed nervously.
“Oh my goodness look! Clay even got his cutie mark!” Twilight gasped. Twilight and the others began crowding around Clay to see it.
“Oh my. What does it mean Clay?” Fluttershy asked.
“Who cares?! Dashie and Clay are back and Clay has his cutie mark, so let’s party!” With that they all made their way back to Ponyville anticipating the celebration Pinkie no doubt had in store.
“Clay. If you don’t mind me asking what do you think your cutie mark means?” Dash asked Clay as they hung in the back.
“I think it means that I have two families that love me no matter what.”
“Well that does make you unique.” Dash chuckled “But what made it appear?”
“I guess when you came back I started thinking of where I belonged in this world. And I realized that I was only truly happy with you and with Uncle Comet. And it made me realize that no matter what I may face I’ll always have you and Comet looking out for me.”
“Well this time you saved me Clay. I can’t believe you took on that timber wolf all on your own.” Dash smirked ruffling his mane.
“I didn’t do it alone. Sky helped.”
“Sky was there? Well that’s…that’s…unexpected.” They finally arrived home and encountered Comet and Sky.
“Oh, Celestia…Rainbow you’re…you’re alive!” Comet said startled.
“Of course I’m alive! You can’t keep me down!” Sky looked at Rainbow baffled.
“But…but we saw you…and the blood…”
“I’m fine really so stop worrying.” Said dismissively.
“I…I guess you’re right. I’m just glad that both of you are safe.”
“We are safe. And Clay here found his cutie mark in the process.” Clay turned to show his new cutie mark to Comet and Sky.
“Well I guess I can’t call you blank flank Clay anymore can I?” Sky chuckled.
“Nope. Guess you can’t.” Clay replied. Sky smiled and began to leave “Where are you going?” Clay asked.
“I have a filly waiting for me to tell her that you and your mom are alive and well.”
“Who?” Sky didn’t answer he simply just flew off into the air and didn’t look back “Why do I keep feeling like evrypony has something they aren’t telling me?” Clay muttered.
“Clay.” Comet spoke “I thought that if I brought you to Manehatten it would explain who you are better. But considering what has happened…I think it would be best if I tell you right now.” Clay looked to Comet in anticipation “Clay…are you familiar with the Wonderbolts?”
“Of course! My mom’s captain of the Wonderbolts and I love their air shows! Why were all my family members Wonderbolts?” Comet chuckled.
“Were they members? Clay…they founded the Wonderbolts.” Both Clay and Dash’s jaw dropped.
“You’re kidding!” Comet shook his head.
“No. Our family established the Wonderbolts when princess Celestia saw one of our ancestors perform. Since then we have made quit a name for ourselves.” Clay was speechless “Me and your father were supposed to take over when your grandfather passed on. But then…well you know. That’s why I wanted you to come with me to Manehatten so that you could learn how to manage it.”
“But…I’m not a pegasus pony it wouldn’t be right.”
“Neither was your father. Your grandparents were shocked to discover that one of their children was an earth pony. But we treated him the same as any other member of the family. They loved me and your father Clay, and they would love you wings or not. But the choice to stay here or going to Manehatten is up to you Clay. I don’t want to force something on you that you just only discovered.” Clay began to contemplate his options. He looked to his uncle, then to his mother.
“Uncle Comet thank you for the offer but…I think I’m just going to stay here for now.” Comet smiled.
“I understand. And Clay this doesn’t mean I will ignore you. You’re family and we take care of one another. If you need anything, anything at all just name it.” Clay tapped his chin.
“I don’t really need anything. But there is another pony I know that could use a little *ahem* financial help.” Comet and Dash raised an eyebrow.
“Who?” They asked.
“Aunt Applejack. She’s the one who gave us our home mom I want to return the favor. I want her to be paid 500 bits so she can fix up sweet apple acres.” Comet smiled.
“500 bits should be easy enough.” Dash looked at Clay happily.
“You’re going to make Applejack very happy Clay.” Comet turned from Dash anf Clay.
“Well I should get going. I need to let my folks know that they have a grandson here in Ponyville.”
“Wait, Uncle Comet! You are going to come back aren’t you?” Comet ruffled his mane.
“Of course I will champ.” Dash approached Clay.
“Clay why don’t you head home? You’ve had a long day.” Clay nodded and began walking back home when he suddenly stopped and walked back to his uncle.
“Uncle Comet. When I was in the forest I found the carriage that mom found me in. I looked through it and I found these goggles and this…” He handed the photo to Comet and he stared at it in silence “I thought you should have it to remember my dad.” Clay continued looking at the picture and a small tear slid down his face.
Thank you Clay…but I have my memories of my brother. And when I look at you…it’s like I have him back.” Comet handed the picture back to Clay “You keep it Clay, so that you always remember that you have a family that loves you.”
“No I don’t have a family that loves me…I have two.” He gave his uncle a tight hug “Goodbye Uncle Comet…be safe.”
“You too kiddo.” They let go and went their separate ways.
Clay slowly and groggily made his way to his bed. He got under the covers and went to sleep, exhausted from the day’s events. As he drifted into the dark void he dreamt of all the times he had spent with his mother old and new. Some happy, some sad, and some terrifying. But as he saw the moments flash before his closed eyes he relized just how lucky he was to have a mother that not only was he proud to call his mom, but was there for him every step of his life. Clay awoke and began stretching. He then got out of his bed and left his room. As he did he saw that the light to his mother’s bedroom was on and walked in to check on her “Mom…are you okay?” Dash looked back at him and smiled.
“Of course I’m fine Clay. I actually feel better than I have in years. I guess that means I’m getting old huh?” She chuckled. Clay looked at her, she was wrapped in bandages and she had several cuts across her body, she looked terrible but he still smiled.
“Well you still look great to me mom. After what happened today I…I wanted to be sure you were alright.”
“Thanks Clay. I’m fine I promise.” Clay started backing away “Clay can I talk to you for a minute?” Clay walked into her room and sat on the bed with her “Clay. I’ve been thinking about what you said about you not deserving me for a mother. And I want you know that you are wrong. The truth is that I’m the one that doesn’t deserve you.” Clay tilted his head in confusion “Before I had you I was just a hotheaded not a care in the world cocky pegasus with a dream. I didn’t really have any plans beyond becoming a famous Wonderbolt and living off of the fame of being the element of loyalty.” She then placed a hoof on his head and stroked his mane “Then I found you. This little foal all alone in the forest with no parents. I was scared when I was the one who had to take care of you because I didn’t want to screw up your life. And then…then you said your first word, and you know what that was?” Clay shook his head “You called me mommy. That was the first time you said that to me, and I promised myself that from that day that I would love you and protect you like noponies business. You…you made me a different pony Clay. You made me feel like for once in my life I didn’t screw up and that I could be a good mother.” She placed her hooves on Clay’s shoulders and looked him in the eye “So when I say that I love you no matter what…please believe me when I say it’s true.” Clay smiled.
“I know mom. I figured that out when you gave me the choice of whether you should stay an earth pony. I’m sorry it took me so long to figure that out.” She hugged him and rubbed his back.
“It’s okay. I know that it couldn’t have been easy for you to feel accepted with your mom being a living legend. Just promise me that when you do decide to leave and start to find your way that you’ll never forget me.” Clay wrapped his legs around Dash hugging her tightly.
“I could never forget an awesome pony like you mom.” Tears fell from Dash’s eyes.
“I can’t believe how much you’ve grown up. It seems like only yesterday I was flying over Ponyville to help you fall asleep. And now…now you’re saving me from wolves.”
“I had a great role model.” Dash hugged him tighter.
“I love you squirt.” Dash whispered.
“And I love you too…mommy.” He whispered back. It had been years since he had called her mommy, but he didn’t care. That I love you was as sincere as when he had said it to her on the night before his seventh birthday. And it would always be true no matter how old he got.
Many happy, manly tears were shed.
Crazy! So much love here.
Man you update fast!
i like, but the whole mystical destiny thing seems kinda out of place. but ill hold off judgment until i see how you go with it.
also, third.
First and foremost, that was damned beautiful. Second, multiverse , holy shit too weird with my current project....
WEll this certainly was interesting.
Man you are like a chaper uploading machine!
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Eh... not quite
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There! I found you!
So cute.
927249 Awsome.
...so dinky and sky huh.
Much better, the blood was mentioned
Clay really has the entire multiverse in his path. Poor little pony.
3 more spirits? Scrooge would be proud.
*sniff* *sniff* I smell... a shitstorm on the wind.
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good chapter cant wait for the next
I found this story last night and have been reading it all the way through. OH MY GOD SUCH A GREAT FIC! Favorited.
Another great chapter cant wiat for the next.
yes keep going
927350 Mine is better >:D (Gandalf is best for when the shit storm strikes)
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Beautiful.
You've shown a completely different side to Rainbow Dash. A responsible and caring Rainbow Dash. You shown that side of her in a way that still makes her seem... well her. You sir need to write...
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BEST. STORY. EVER!
This is where the story should end, And the sequel begins. I'm serious. If you write more it will only bring about your destruction. End the story or the plot will change entirely and everything prior to this moment will become some stupid background part so yeah end it now.
(what is a shitstorm i don't understand why people keep posting it"
927695 i.imgur.com/lfCZQ.png
927839 Its when some serious shit is about to happen for good or bad,
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927915 i.imgur.com/uVbTZ.gif OBJECTION you haven't seen my collection so you cant prove anything!!!!!
927946OVERRULED!!
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lol
928068lol, Phoenix Wright is the best damn attorney in the world.
928113 Yes he is, followed closely by Apollo.
928135 Agreed.
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928207 A picture, that is very muchly hilarious.
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Abso-frigging-aweso-lutely-wonder-mazing-bolt-ful.
You got featured again man!
Wow, Who'd have thought Clay's family FOUNDED the Wonderbolts? Nice curve ball there.
Does anyone else find it as hilarious as me that all of Clay's relatives are Pegasi too?
Er... yeah...
I took the morning to read this, up to this point, and... I must agree with what Sleipnir commented with on the previous chapter. The Alicorn, angel, what ever she is... just... kills this. I liked the slice of life stuff. I liked the tale of a boy wanting to be close to his mom and not disappoint her. But the alicorn and all this divine destiny crap... just killed it for me.
First off, killing Rainbow Dash only to have her ressurected by some divine being... Not a good move, in my opinion. If she was going to be resurrected, why kill her in the first place? With a divine being saying it will reserve death itself because he requested it, you turned Clay from a relatively interesting OC into what we in the fanfiction business call a "Mary-Sue/Gary-Stu". I feel it would have been better for her to think she died, but she wakes up instead. This... I mean no offense, but for you to force in this plot point with an alicorn that appears to bypass Celestia and Luna in supposed divinity, it must mean you got bored with this slice of life stuff that was the CORE of the story.
Then, earlier, we have Sky Tearer and Sky Blazer... mainly the latter. He was interesting, in fact quite flat and, dare I say it, like cardboard bully from a Stephen King film... Sky Blazer had potential, but all he was written as was an abusive flank-hole and a racist. Look, I know how hard this may be to swallow, but not every supremecist is a child-beating asshole. I take it back, Blazer made the adulterer from Stephen King's The Tommyknockers look like a saint... and that is usually pretty hard to do.
So, yeah, I liked this story, give or take a character or two, until you brought in that alicorn. So... yeah. Done reading this, but for decency's sake, I'll give a thumbs-up.
I have altered the original chapter and I hope it fits with the last chapter.
d'awwwww...dis made me happies
So beautiful...
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And now, I am happy to assign the first character Theme of my career. For his act of bravery in the face of certain death, and willingness to give his life for his mother, I award this song to be Clay's anthem of battle!
Enjoy the badassitude comrade! You have earned it!