Lightning Dust can't catch a break. Ever since the academy, her life was never the same again. Since then she has lived her life with caution.

But everything Lightning Dust has to offer doesn't seem to fit well with everypony...

Now she has to win back her friends...even if she has to beg.

To preserve her shot at joining the Wonderbolts, Lightning Dust must explain her actions to Spitfire. While recklessness has no place in Spitfire's squad, but maybe second chances do.

Editors: Chaotic Note, KiriSnow

Rainbow Dash, Element of Loyalty, never leaves a friend hanging. But she did leave one friend hanging, at least in the eyes of that pony.

This pony, Lightning Dust, wonders why as she relives her side of the story through the bottom of a cider mug.

So yeah, I'm something of a Lightning Dust fan and disappointed with the small amount of stories here exploring her character, so I decided to give it a shot. A one shot to be specific. Feel free to provide constructive criticism or grammatical advice since I haven't done this thing before.

Lightning Dust has hit rock bottom, drunk at a bar and complaining about her. After being carried home, her mom suggests something to her no self-proclaimed greatest flyer in Equestria would ever stoop to. Desperate, she might do it anyway.

Proofread by iAmSiNnEr

Narcotics tag for drunk Lightning Dust.

Cover art by Puetsua. Source.

It's winter, you and Rainbow are having some fun in the snow when some bitch ass branch falls on her, meaning you have to take her back to your place, where you find out about Rainbows feelings for you.

This story is a sequel to Not Such a Newbie

Several months after Soarin nervously asked Rainbow Dash out on a date, the two of them are enjoying a happy, healthy relationship with one another. Rainbow Dash gets to be with one of the most kind, loving and loyal stallions she's ever met, not to mention a fellow Wonderbolt, and Soarin get to be with the mare of his dreams. Yet when he takes her out drinking one night, he finds out just how adorably troublesome she can be.

Reading Not Such a Newbie is not required to understand this story.

Contains spoilers for Season 6 Episode 7, "Newbie Dash".

Even though Dash was soon accepted by the Wonderbolts after her disastrous first performance, Soarin is still unsure about how to approach her, and the situation at hoof.

He knows what he did was wrong... but he doesn't know if Dash knows he's completely sorry...

This story is a sequel to Head in the Clouds

Written for a small group contest. (Placed 1st! Thank you all for the support!)

Rainbow Dash and Soarin are extremely unsatisfied with how they left their relationship upon parting ways. Friends with benefits sounds nice, but once apart they both realize just how much the other means to them. Unfortunately now neither are in a position to confront the other and reveal what pulls at both their hearts: Love.

Soarin may be duty bound and unable to act, but Dash jumps at an opportunity that could turn their relationship into the direction they both truly want. A story of not accepting barriers. True love exists on all levels and distances.

(Note: this story was admittedly rushed for a contest. Looking back on it now, there are some inconsistencies, such as some of Dash's abilities. The end may seem a bit squished as well. I apologize in advance)

Edited by: Kestrel He did an awesome job :) featuring in chapter art by foxenawolf, eveyannie, PenumbraGlow0290 Deviantart: bonnama, and SpicedDemon (Commisioned for me by PlayBitz)

Chapter 11 animation done by: HarlenBooks, Equestrian Airship Productions

The Wonderbolts are debuting a new show in the skies of Ponyville. Rainbow Dash is ecstatic to see a performance up close and personal. But when she is left speechless by their unbelievable techniques, she begins to question her chances. Lost in her thoughts, a very unexpected surprise throws her life into a roller coaster. A story of staying true to yourself and knowing when to listen to your heart, even if it isn't the logical choice.

Featuring art by: lortstreet54, shad0w-wo1f!, PenumbraGlow0290 Deviantart: bonnama, colorstirkeand rulette, Astrum

Also a small animation in chapter 2 by: HarlenBooks

This story has not been fully edited yet, i apologize for anything sloppy.

Following the Events of "Newbie Dash," Spitfire apologizes to Rainbow Dash for calling her by her mortifying nickname, "Rainbow Crash."

*Edited by SuperPinkBrony12