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// Episode 7: Life in the Wonderbolt 
// Story: My Little Pony Mystic Season 2 
// by Shadow Master 
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At the Central Park of Ponyville Town, Rainbow Dash and Aquastroke used their Mystical Magic Spear and Water Tiger Claw in sparring with each other fiercely and firmly for hours. They then stopped for a rest. They were then greeted by Scootaloo's arrival from the bridge.

"Hiya, Scootaloo! What's up?" Rainbow Dash greeted happily,

Scootaloo smiled as she answered, "The Rainbow Dash Fan Club just decided – everypony's coming to see you when the Wonderbolts' new tour comes through Ponyville!"

"Well, it's great that you guys are going to the show, Scoot, but I won't actually be performing in it." Rainbow Dash said, "Reservists aren't in the show unless one of the real Wonderbolts can't fly." She chuckled a bit, "I'll probably be working crowd control or something."

"You're still gonna be wearing a Wonderbolts uniform though, right?"

"A Reservist one, yeah."

"Hmm. That's good enough for me."

Aquastroke scoffed a bit, "By my book, you are the best of Wonderbolts after the Third Mystic War. I don't understand. Why you didn't take that job Spitfire and Soarin have offered?"

"Look, I already told you and the Wonderbolts that I will wait because I need to pass some exams and training." Rainbow Dash explained calmly, "Plus, Wonderbolts has seven members for the show and mission. So, it would be unfair for them to force one of them to get retired or fired."

"You do make a point about it. But I still think you should take that chance."

"Good! That's something we agreed about!" The familiar tough voice exclaimed. 

The ponies looked up and found Spitfire, Soarin and Fleetfoot were diving straight down to the ground. Aquastroke, Rainbow Dash and Scootaloo gasped in surprise and amazement of the Wonderbolts' arrival.

"Rainbow Dash! Glad we found you." Spitfire said in relief, "We need you in the show when we get to Ponyville. Flying."

"Okay... But why?" Aquastroke asked.

Scootaloo nodded in concern, "She's only in the Reserves!"

Soarin smiled, "Not anymore, kid."

Rainbow Dash slowly gasped, "You mean..."

Scootaloo gasps in realization, "Rainbow Dash! You're finally a full-fledged Wonderbolt! Woo-hoo!" She laughed happily while cheering wildly, "Yeah, Rainbow Dash! Whoo!"

Spitfire smirked, "Heh. What she said."

"Really? Did you mean it?" Rainbow Dash asked in concern yet happy before she frowned, "You actually didn't ask one of them to get retired or firedt for me, did you?"

"Of course not! I always respect ponies' wishes and wanting especially the best one like you. You taught us well about being loyal and always be there for both friends and innocents," Spitfire insisted in annoyance. She sighed calmly, "But he really retired - Fire Streaks. And he said that it's time for you to take over."

"In other words, Rainbow Dash," Soarin said in amusement and happy tone, "Welcome to the Wondebolts - Full-fledged." 

"Ha..." Aquastroke said in amusement, "I guess it's official. And three, two, one..."

Rainbow Dash squealed and cheered happily and wildly, "Ohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygosh! I'm finally become the Wonderbolt! I'm finally become the Wonderbolt! I'm finally become the Wonderbolt! Oh yeah! Who's the Wonderbolt! I am!"

Soarin chuckled in amusement, "Here we go again..."

"Well, she's the rookie and new to the team," Spitfire said in amusement, "I hope she's prepare for her new challenge coz it's not gonna be easy."





At Rainbow Dash's house, she was flying around it as she was packing some stuffs and clothes into her bag. Her friends and parents were there including Scootaloo, Aquastroke and Blazefist. She told them about joining the Wonderbolt as the full-fledged member. They were happy and proud in both cheering and commenting of her to become part of Wonderbolt finally after 6 years...

Firefly approached and hugged Rainbow Dash passionately and happily, "I'm so happy and proud of you, Rainbow Dash! You finally become the Wonderbolt!"

Scootaloo giggled, "Yeah! Go, Rainbow Dash! She's the Wonderbolt now!"

"That's really great." Fluttershy commented happily, "I know how long you've been waiting for a spot to open up."

Rainbow Blaze chuckled a bit, "She sure is, Fluttershy. So, how did get to have a good spot, kiddo? Care to tell your pops, ma and buddies about it?"

"Yeah." Rainbow Dash nodded happily as she departed from hugging her mother, "Fire Streak decided to retire and teach full-time. Cloudsdale Flight School will probably be churning out Wonderbolts with him there."

Rainbow Blaze chuckled in amusement, "That sly stallion... He always talks about teaching ponies with a proper flying formation. And believe me, he's good and harsh at teaching."

"So, it's happening?" Blazefist asked in amusement.

Aquastroke nodded, "Yup, it is."

"So what do you do now, Rainbow Dash?" Twilight Sparkle asked happily.

Rainbow Dash smiled, "I have to report to Wonderbolts headquarters this afternoon. It's only two days 'til tour starts, and I need to learn the routine."

"True. You definitely need lots of practices about routines and flying formation," Rainbow Blaze nodded in understanding, "Wonderbolts are very serious and strict with their rules and formation. No mess ups. They expect 120 percent in good performances and cooperation."

Twilight Sparkle smiled, "And not to mention, you are the newest and latest recruit to the Wonderbolts now."

Pinkie Pie gasped in shock and concern, "You're leaving already?! But we barely started your congratulation party! I haven't even thought about your going-away party yet!"

"No, Pinkie Pie," Firefly said in amusement, "Rainbow Dash just have to train for this show. One mistakes could lead her into disasters. I know that because I've learn the hard way."

Rainbow Blaze scoffed while raised his right eyebrow up, "Oh yeah? Try mine. I got myself embarrassed for performing the hardest tricks in my life - performing Sonic Rainboom."

"Oh, dad. You can't, remember," Rainbow Dash asked in amusement.

Rainbow Blaze scoffed as he gave Rainbow Dash a noggie, "I know. But you did, kiddo. And I'm proud of you."

"Well, either way, enjoy your time with new career - Wonderbolts," Rarity commented happily.

Fluttershy nodded as she passed the goggle to Rainbow Dash, "I hope everything goes well. Sounds like an awful lot of pressure having to learn everything so quickly."

Applejack smiled and wished happily, "Yeah. Good luck, Dash."

"Luck? Heh. Save that for the rest of the team." Rainbow Dash said proudly and confidently while putting the goggle on her head, "Now that my awesomeness has finally been recognized, the other Wonderbolts will have to keep up or eat my cloud trail!"

Twilight Sparkle smiled, "Everypony knows you're a great flyer, Rainbow Dash, but so are the rest of the Wonderbolts. It might be more challenging than you think."

"Aw, you're right! I mean, do I show up wearing sunglasses or not?" Rainbow Dash said in concern, "Sunglasses are automatically cool, but anypony can put them on. Maybe I'd stand out more if I didn't."

Her friends and family gave both dry yet concern looks at Rainbow Dash.

Rainbow Blaze sighed, "Rainbow Dash, being Wondebolt is more than just being awesomeness, showing off of your flying, or even having a good looks."

"Your father's right, Dashie." Firefly said in concern, "Just don't get overconfident and sensitive about your new job."

Rainbow Dash groaned a bit, "Yes, mum and dad. Seriously, stop babying me."

Firefly awed in amusement as she gave Rainbow Dash a hug, "Don't be like that, Dashie. We loved and cared for you so much."

"Yeah. After all, we were once Wonderbolts with Stormy Flare. And believe in us, we learned the hard way about being it. Just don't do stupid again," Rainbow Blaze said in amusement as he hugged his daughter.

Rainbow Dash sighed in annoyance, "Fine. I'll be careful..." 





Rainbow Dash and Blazefist arrived at the Wonderbolt Academy, where they met up with Spitfire and Soarin at the platform. The Wonderbolts then led and gave the tour for the visitors and explained about their rules and regulation.

Spitfire explained, "Team briefings are every morning at—"

Rainbow Dash interrupted, "0720, because there were twenty ponies in the original E.U.P. Guard that became the Wonderbolts!"

"Right. And I know you've seen the academy bunks," Spitfire said calmly before looking at the bunker building with Wonderbolt's Crest, "but these are the official Wonderbolts barracks."

Rainbow Dash gasped, "Built by Admiral Fairweather himself!"

And just before Rainbow Dash could walk across the flying road track, her tail got stomped and pulled by Spitfire. She turned and looked at the captain.

"Don't forget rule number one, newbie. Always check both ways before crossing the runway."

"Uh, sure, but..." Rainbow Dash nodded a bit while looked on both sides of tracking road, "nopony else is here."

"But Spitfire's right. From my experience, they will be, and most of the Wonderbolts like to make a flashy entrance," Blazefist said in amusement, "so stay alert."

"Right, no problem!" Rainbow Dash said in annoyance, "So, why are you here anyway?"

"Looking for somepony important to me."

"Ooh! If I didn't know any better, I think you've got a date. Trying to cheat on your girlfriend?"

"What?! No! She's a family of mine."

"Really? I didn't know that. I thought Laxtinct and Bladestrike are the only family you have."

Blazefist scoffed, "Well, you never asked. So, where's the training center for busting clouds?"

Spitfire smiled, "Just head north. That's where you find her. And by the way, she's got some spirit and spitfire as Rainbow Dash. And she's fast too."

Blazefist scoffed as he headed off at once. Rainbow Dash looked at Spitfire in confusion and surprise.

"So, who's the pony Blazefist was talking about?" Rainbow Dash asked.

Spitfire smirked, "You'll find out soon, Dash. And believe me, you'd be more surprise and shock by it too. You and her might make a quite the team as you have with Lightning Dust. Come on, let's go now. We've got lots of ground to cover."

Rainbow Dash shrugged as she followed Spitfire at once. They both entered the Wonderbolt Barracks.





Spitfire led Rainbow Dash to the Wonderbolt's Room Quarter, where they stand and looked at the glassed case cupboard. Rainbow Dash was excited in looking at it.

"Whoa! Is that General Flash's cap?!" Rainbow Dash asked.

Spitfire nodded, "And the original crest with the Wonderbolts motto on it."

Rainbow Dash and Spitfire exclaimed happily, "'Altius volantis! Soaring higher!'"

Rainbow Dash squealed happily, "Wow! That is so awesome!"

"Okay, newbie, we've got a show in two days, which means you gotta hustle your haunches to learn this routine." Spitfire said firmly, "You got five minutes to get dressed and get outside to meet the rest of the team."

Rainbow Dash saluted, "Yes, ma'am! I'll have all of the moves down by the end of the day!"

"Let's hope so." Spitfire nodded firmly, "We're all expecting you to make quite an impression."

Spitfire flew off at once to the training center. Rainbow Dash squealed happily as she can't wait to start her training with her heroes and idols. And not to mention, she's wearing one of their uniforms now.

Rainbow Dash got dressed as the Wonderbolt. She was looking and admiring herself on her large mirror. She smirked proudly and happily.

"Lookin' good! Okay, you're about to take your first flight as an actual Wonderbolt." Rainbow Dash sighed in relief, "No pressure. Just gotta go out there and knock 'em off their hooves." She turned to the entrance while smiling proudly, "Okay, Wonderbolts, get ready to meet your most awesome member ever!"





Rainbow Dash arrived at the landing platform, where she found a few of Wonderbolts chatting and talking with each other. As she was walking across the flying road tracks, Soarin and Fleetflot were flying down and straight at the road track, where Rainbow Dash was crossing.

"Hey, look out!"

And just before Rainbow Dash reacted, the mysterious pony jumped and pushed her off the tracks while the both knocked on the trash cans hard to the ground while rolling towards the front of the Wonderbolts. They both groaned painfully yet unsteady. The Wonderbolts then laughed in amusement while Spitfire sighed and shook in annoyance as they all approached both Pegasi.

Misty Fly giggled, "Whoa, most awesome entrance by a newbie ever."

"Are you okay, Rainbow Dash?" Soarin asked in concern.

Fleetfoot scoffed, "More like Rainbow Crash."

The Wonderbolts joined in the laughter. Rainbow Dash got traumatized and shocked by the nickname 'Rainbow Crash' as she hated it a lot since her flight school. She hasn't gotten over it ever since...

Rainbow Dash groaned as she turned and glared at the Pegasus, who pushed and knocked on the trash can. She is a pale orange Pegasus, who has a navy curvy spiky mane and tail with its cyan and blue-grayish stripes, her cutie mark is a pink star on purple cloud with cyan lightning shape, and worn a orange goggle.

"Hey! What's your deal, kid?!" Rainbow Dash demanded in annoyance.

Pegasus groaned, "Me?! A little thank you for saving your flank from being hit by Wonderbolts! You should have remembered rule number one, dude!"

"Oh yeah?! You just make that up to make me look bad!" Rainbow Dash snarled in anger.

"Not quite." Spitfire answered calmly, "The Wonderbolt Reserve's got the point. You forgot rule number one, newbie."

Surprise, Fleetfoot, High Winds, Misty Fly and Soarin exclaimed happily, "Always check both ways before crossing the runway."

"Yeah, well, I was just..." Rainbow Dash muttered in annoyance before answered, "testing you guys!"

Wonderbolt laughed in disbelief and amusement at Rainbow Dash, who groaned in annoyance. She embarrassed herself in front of the Wonderbolts. It's not what she wanted to impress them...

Spitfire sighed, "Alright, nopony got hurt."

"Dude... Just admit the mistake you make," The Wonderbolt Reserve said calmly, "There's nothing to be shame of. I did tons of them. But I learned of it."

Rainbow Dash groaned while glared at her, "And you are?"

"Oh! That reminds me!" Spitfire said in realization. She cleared he throat whole looking at the Pegasus, "Rainbow Dash, I would like you to meet your Wondercolt Reserve - Indigo Zap! She got your spirit and spit, I'd tell ya! And best of all, she's Blazefist's kid."

Shocked, Rainbow Dash opened her mouth down widely while looking at Indigo Zap.

"Wait, seriously?!" Rainbow Dash asked in shock

"Got that right." Blazefist said in amusement as he approached both Indigo Zap and Rainbow Dash. He smiled as he gave his daughter a noogie, "So, how's my little girl meet one of Mane Six - Heroines of Equestria?"

"It was, dad! But somepony got funny way to appreciate me for saving her from being hit by the Wonderbolts. I was expecting you to be nicer and cool too." Indigo Zap remarked in annoyance.

Blazefist hummed as he turned and glared at Rainbow Dash, "Seriously?"

Rainbow Dash sighed in annoyance and shame, "Sorry, Indigo Zap for being a jerk. It's just that today is my day to become a full-fledged Wonderbolt. And I hate being embarrassment in front of my heroes."

"Same here too. And best of all, I saved the 'Rainbow Dash'! It was awesome!" Indigo Zap squealed happily. She then heard a cleared throat sound. She turned and found Spitfire looking at her. She giggled uneasily, "Sorry! Indigo Zap reporting for duty, ma'am! I'm ready for the action."

"Well, either way, good job, Zap. Better get back to training now." Spitfire said firmly. She turned to her team, "You've got long way to go. Let's go now. We got a lot to do, so let's forget about this and get flying!"

"Classic rookie move, Rainbow Crash. That was amazing." Misty Fly remarked in amusement.

It was a joke, not a remark!" Soarin said in concern, "But then again, at least yours can't be worse than others. See ya."

The Wonderbolts headed off at once. While Spitfire and Soarin remained silent, their teammates laughed in amusement.

Indigo Zap sighed, "Well, I'd better go now. If I wanna keep up with and become Wonderbolt like you, I'd better train harder! See ya!"

Blazefist scoffed, "That's Indigo Zap. She's always ready for action. It kinda reminds of you, Dash."

"Come on, dad! I need you to check my moves out! You're gonna love it!"

"Well, we'd better go. Good luck for your practice. Be proud of being Wonderbolt!"

As Blazefist and Indigo Zap headed off at once, Rainbow Dash groaned in annoyance and disappointment as she slapped her palm on her face.

"This is gonna be a long day..."





The Wonderbolts began practicing their flying formation on air. They all flew straight up with black smokes out. Spitfire was supervising the formation and training. Rainbow Dash was falling behind from them. The Leader of Wonderbolts groaned in annoyance as she used the loudhailer to shout at her latest recruit.

"Higher, Crash! You're breaking formation!"

Rainbow Dash groaned in annoyance but ignored as she sped up flying and following her heroes. After close to them, they all began flying in zigzag formation. As she continued flying and moving around, she almost knock Soarin if...

Soarin shouted, "Check your nine, Crash!"

Rainbow Dash again ignored and continued her training. She, Surprise and Fleetfoot continued flying straight down before they moved to the right.

Spitfire groaned as she shouted through loudhailer, "Tighter, Crash, get in there!"

Rainbow Dash growled in annoyance, "My name's not Crash!"

And just before Rainbow Dash could do anything; she accidentally knocked Surprise hard, causing them to screamed and whirled around in midair. They bumped into the fluffy clouds. They groaned and moaned in annoyance. Surprise turned and gave the glare at Rainbow Dash, who looked away and remained silent.





Indigo Zap went through three obstacles while pairing with her partner - 'Finding and Collecting the Flags through Obstacles', 'Race and Endure through Storm' and 'Clear the Clouds'. She and her partner did well through three training course well, though they both struggled against the difficulty and harsh weather but in the end, they managed and survived it.

After the training course, Indigo Zap arrived before Blazefist at the platform. Both of them hugged each other happily and passionately.

"How do I do, dad?" Indigo Zap asked happily.

Blazefist smiled as he patted Indigo Zap's head gently, "The best you've got. It looks like my training have paid you off."

"Yeah. Thanks a lot, dad. I owe you one."

"No problem. And maybe someday, you might become a Wonderbolt like Rainbow Dash is."

Indigo Zap smiled, "Yeah. I can't wait for that. When I do, I wanna challenge Rainbow Dash to see who is the fastest and coolest pony. After all, I am Rainbow Dash's ultimate rival! And nopony is gonna take that place."

Blazefist chuckled in amusement, "Let's not get head of ourselves again, Zap. First thing first is you pass the training course and some test. Then, the leaders will decide about you becoming a full-fledged Wonderbolt."

"Yeah, sure. No problem. Can we go and check on Rainbow Dash? I need to see and ask how being full-fledged Wonderbolt was like!"

Blazefist scoffed while had his eyes rolled in amusement as he and Indigo Zap headed off at once.





At the locker room, the Wonderbolts were resting from their training. Rainbow Dash was annoyed and upset by her heroes calling her 'Rainbow Crash'. She's really hate it a lot...

"Hey, Crash," Fleetfoot greeted as she approached and patted Rainbow Dash, "I know it was a tough day today, but don't worry. You'll get the hang of it."

"Tough day?" Rainbow Dash asked before she scoffed, "Please. If I can pull off a sonic rainboom, I can learn this routine. I'll have it down cold tomorrow. Probably even come up with a couple of improvements."

"Rainbow Dash," Spitfire called as she approached Rainbow Dash, "I'm glad you're still here."

Rainbow Dash gasped as she got up from her seats, "Oh, yeah? Did you want some ideas on how to make the show extra-awesome?"

"Not quite. I know you've been a Reservist for a while, but the 'Bolts have a few of their own rules you might not know about." Spitfire said calmly. She whistled firmly. Wonderbolts arrived and gave the broom, mop, buckets, sponge and soaps to Rainbow Dash. She smirked, "Like worst flyer of the day has to clean up the whole compound. Better get to it, Crash."

The Wonderbolts then left the locker room, while leaving Rainbow Dash behind. Blazefist and Indigo Zap arrived at the scene.

Rainbow Dash groaned, "My name's not Crash."

"Hey... You okay?" Indigo Zap asked.

"I'm... I'm fine..." Rainbow Dash sighed in upset, "I've gotta go and deal with the mess. Captain's order..."

Rainbow Dash headed off while bringing the cleaning tools with her. Indigo Zap and Blazefist were left behind.

Indigo Zap sighed, "She must have hated her nickname a lot, doesn't she?"

"She is," Blazefist confirmed Indigo Zap's question. He sighed in concern, "I just hope she's not doing something stupid again."

"Like Winter Disaster from Cloudsdale? That was nasty."

"Yeah. It was..."





At night time, Rainbow Dash was on her way back home. She was accompanied by both Blazefist and Indigo Zap. The daredevil Pegasus sighed in relief and exhaustion. As she opened the door, she and her friends found a party canon aimed at them.

BOOM! The sprinkles and confetti shot on their faces. Their friends and Rainbow Dash's parents smiling happily and proudly. They all cheered and screamed for 'surprise' at her. The trio were in shock and surprise of it. Upon entering the house, Rainbow Dash and her two friends discovered it was filled with party decoration and stuffs.

"Hooray, Rainbow Dash! Our favorite Wonderbolt!" Four Cutie Mark Crusaders cheered wildly and happily while showing the banner of Rainbow Dash being Wonderbolt.

Twilight Sparkle smiled, "We know you're probably tired, Rainbow Dash, but Pinkie wanted to throw you a real party."

"Your best day," Pinkie Pie screamed before used her megaphone, "ever party!"

Rainbow Dash laughed nervously, "Yeah. It was somethin', all right."

"Well we can't wait to hear all about it!" Aquastroke said happily.

Firefly smiled as she hugged Rainbow Dash happily and passionately, "Don't keep us suspense! Tell us everything now, dearie! I wanna know how your first day goes!"

Rainbow Dash gulped as she departed the hugging from her mother, "Heh. And I'd love to tell you, I really would, but I'm pretty beat." She yawned in exhaustion, "You know, from all the... excitement of my big day?"

Noticed his daughter's behavior, Rainbow Blaze blocked Rainbow Dash from going upstairs, "Dash, is there something you wanna tell us? Or tell me at least?"

"What could be wrong? I'm finally a Wonderbolt, which means everything has to be totally, perfectly awesome." 

"Rainbow Dash, I'm your father. And I know what is wrong with you. So, spit it out now, young lady. You're not going to room until I get some answers!"

Rainbow Dash groaned, "I told you, it's nothing! Now leave me alone! I wanna go back to sleep! See ya!"

Rainbow Dash flew off to her bedroom at once. Everyone remained silent as they were concern and shocked by her response. Nevertheless, Rainbow Blaze headed off to check on her daughter as he prayed that she's alright.

"Rainbow Dash seems distracted," Aquastroke said in concern, "Think she got rough day on her first day?"

Blazefist sighed, "I hope she's not doing something stupid again."

"Tell me about it," Indigo Zap scoffed. She turned and found ponies looking at her in shock and surprise. She was confused, "What?"

"And you are?" Firefly asked curiously.

Indigo Zap gasped in realization, "Oh! We've just met. The name's Indigo Zap - I'm Rainbow Dash's biggest friend and new rival too! And of course, you know me as Blazefist's and Aquastroke's daughter."

"WHAT?!" Everyone but Blazefist and Aquastroke asked in shock and surprise.

Aquastroke giggled in amusement, "It's the truth. She's our first kiddo. She got our spitfire and competitive attitude and skills like us."

"And no, she's not a Mystic Pony too." Blazefist said calmly, "She's born in two or three years after Rainbow Dash. She hasn't developed the immortality or any magical powers, but she seriously got skills and speed."

Indigo Zap jumped and hugged both Blazefist and Aquastroke tightly and happily, "Yup! We're the perfect family! That's us!"

Everyone then chatted and commented with Blazefist, Aquastroke and Indigo Zap about their history and time together as family.





In Rainbow Dash's bedroom, she was unpacking her stuffs out from the bag while muttered in upset and angry about her first day. The door was opened as Rainbow Blaze entered the scene. He looked worry and concern as he approached his daughter.

"Dashie," Rainbow Blaze asked. Rainbow Dash ignored as she was glaring at her stuffs. He sighed, "Is there something you want to talk with me?"

Rainbow Dash answered dryly, "It's nothing, dad. Really! I'm fine."

"Kiddo, I'm your father. And I want to help you."

"I said I'm fine! I mean, maybe some of the Wonderbolts started calling me Rainbow Crash..."

"WHAT?!" Rainbow Blaze demanded angrily. He held her while glaring at her. Rainbow Dash yelped in concern upon looking at his angry face as she hated to see his bad side. It scared her a lot since her childhood. He growled, "They called you that?! The same nickname those bullies in flight school used to call you?"

Rainbow Dash whimpered in fear while nodded, "Yeah..."

"I don't believe it! The nerve of those ponies! They dared call themselves 'The Wonderbolts'! I would like to have a word with Storm Flare about her daughter's attitude and her friends too! Spitfire and Soarin are in deep trouble when I'm through with them!"

"Dad, no! Don't! It's not their faults because I kinda sorta fell into a garbage can."

"You what?! Wh-?! Are-! Uh?! How?! What did you do?!"

"I forgot the first rule, dad."

"Rainbow Dash... That rule is very important. You should have been more careful." Rainbow Blaze said in annoyance. He huffed angrily, "But that doesn't excuse those Wonderbolts for calling you that! The nerve of ponies acted like they can nicknamed my kiddo being 'Crash' while they don't have!"

Rainbow Dash sighed, "I guess I'm a joker to the team. I don't deserve to be a Wonderbolt."

Rainbow Blaze sighed as he approached and hugged his daughter, "Look, Rainbow Dash. You're not the only Wonderbolt, who has a rough start for being a newbie. I do, and so does your mum. I'm sure that one day when you show what you can do, they will forget about today. Like me and your mum."

"So, how do I get over it?"

"Well... You just need to do something different or improve your skills. You can ask your friends to help you out. After all, they and you are a team. With their advice and help, you can stand out in different way. That's all I can say."

"That's it!" Rainbow Dash said thoughtfully, "I'm gonna stand out in a different way, just like my friends! Goodbye, Rainbow Crash; hello, Captain Awesome! Thanks, dad! You're the best!"

And just before Rainbow Blaze could ask, Rainbow Dash hugged and nuzzled him happily. She kissed his forehead passionately for the moment. She then pushed him at once before closing her room's door. It makes him confuse and surprise of Rainbow Dash's resolve.

"What was that?"





In the morning, Wonderbolts were still sleeping in their quarter room at the Wonderbolt Barracks. As they yawned while opened their eyes, they yelped in surprise as they were looking at Rainbow Dash, whose mane is now like Pinkie Pie's.

"Good morning, everypony!" Rainbow Dash exclaimed with Pinkie Pie's persona, "Who's ready for a fantastic day of flying? I know I am! I just couldn't be more excited for the big show tomorrow. Are you guys excited? I'm excited! Actually, I'm always excited! Some ponies even call me 'Dynamic Dash'!"

Rainbow Dash continued imitating Pinkie Pie while squealed happily, "Because I'm so full of energy all the time!"

"Uh, Wonderbolts don't get excited, Crash." Fleetfoot said in annoyance as she put the towel on her back, "You gotta keep a level head to fly the way we do."

Rainbow Dash sighed in disappointment as she had used Applejack's persona, "Well, of course I know that! But the truth of the matter is, you should be excited! It's the dream of near every little Pegasus pony to grow up and fly with the Wonderbolts! And here you all are doin' it!"

"So are you." Fleetfoot said in annoyance.

The Wonderbolts nodded in agreement with Fleetfoot, but they also irritated with Rainbow Dash's

"True! Go ahead and call me 'Forthright Filly' if you want." Rainbow Dash imitated Applejack's accent, "But shee-yucks, I like to tell it like it is, and I believe a pony oughta appreciate hard work payin' off like this, because bein' a Wonderbolt is somethin' special!"

But there was no response and silent. Rainbow Dash looked around of her surroundings as she found Wonderbolts have left the building already. She was disappointed and upset for the moment. She gasped in realization that she has some tricks up to her sleeves...





At the training course platform, Spitfire and Blazefist were checking on Indigo Zap's progress. She was now within the Dizzitron in spinning her around for 10 minutes. It then launched her out to the sky. Spitfire began writing down on her paperclip while Blazefist smiled proudly and happily.

Rainbow Dash approached two ponies as she was imitating Twilight Sparkle's mane and reading the book. Both Spitfire and Blazefist were in shock and concern of her appearance.

"You know, I was just reading about how dihedral wing angles can help increase stability in banking turns." Rainbow Dash imitated Twilight Sparkle's persona as she passed the research papers to Spitfire, "It made me think that pre-flight checklists could really help increase our efficiency, so I went ahead and made them for everypony!"

Spitfire groaned in annoyance as she thrown the papers out at once. Blazefist gave himself a slap on his face.

"I'm always finding so much interesting information in books. In fact, a lot of ponies call me 'Reading Rainboom'."

Spitfire used her loudhailer in shouting at Rainbow Dash's ears, "We all know how wings work, newbie! And we already have checklists! Now get off the runway!"

Recovered from loud noise, Rainbow Dash used Flutterhy's persona, "I'm so sorry. I was just trying to help because I care about all of the Wonderbolts oh-so much. Yessiree, just call me 'Care Mare'."

Spitfire glared at Rainbow Dash. Blazefist looked away while muttered and grumbled in annoyance about the rainbow maned pony's doing. Indigo Zap immediately landed on the ground while posed heroic pose.

"Hey, guys! How's my wing skills?!" Indigo Zap asked proudly. She was in shock as she was looking at Rainbow Dash's shyness persona, which makes her uncomfortable and scared. She gulped, "Why is Rainbow Dash being Fluttershy?"

Blazefist sighed in annoyance, "Rainbow Dash's doing something stupid again..."

"Yeouch. I've got bad feeling about this..."

"You'd tell me..."

"Um, but if you're busy now, I can just come back later..." Rainbow Dash said nervously in using Fluttershy's persona. Spitfire gave the low growl at her. She yelped in concern, "Or, you know, not at all..."

Rainbow Dash left at once. Blazefist and Indigo Zap groaned in annoyance and concern while shaking their heads.





At the locker room, three Wonderbolts were relaxing including Soarin putting his stuffs in the locker room. Rainbow Dash entered the room as she used Rarity persona. She approached and gave her lovely eyes at her boyfriend.

"Hello there, Soarin dear," Rainbow Dash imitated Rarity's persona, making Soarin yelped in surprise and concern. He turned and looked at her. She continued, "I must tell you how much I just love these uniforms. Why, ever since I was a foal, I've admired the mixture of bold lines and classic contours. They don't call me 'Rainbow Fash' for nothing."

"Uhhhh... huh...?" Soarin was stunned to say anything, "Dash, are you alright? Why are you behaving like your friends?"

"Why not? Don't I look beautiful especially my name. The 'Fash' is for 'Fashion'."

"Okay, seriously, Rainbow Dash. Knock it off. You're embarrassing yourself in front of me and others. This isn't like you."

"Soarin's right," Spitfire said in agreement as she entered the locker room, "I'm not sure why you're acting like this, but you need to stop."

"I was just, you know," Rainbow Dash said in concern and embarrassment as she returned to her own persona, "trying to show everypony all the awesome ways I can contribute to the 'Bolts."

"I know you're excited to find your place on the team, but just focus on the routine for now, okay?"

"Yes, ma'am."

"Maybe this will help motivate you." Spitfire said calmly as she opened the locker. 

The locker shown the pilot's jacket with two badges - golden lightning badge and picture badge. Rainbow Dash smiled as she looked at it but found something shock and annoyed. The picture badge has the symbol of a crashing at the trash cans. She groaned in annoyance and upset.

"Crash?! Couldn't you just put my regular name on it?!"

Spitfire shook her head calmly, "That's not how it works around here. We all have our nicknames on our jackets. Right, Clipper?"

Rainbow Dash was surprised. Soarin smiled as he patted her with his left wing, "That's my nickname. And I'm okay with it. There's nothing to be shame with it. This is nothing. I'm pretty sure you can handle it."

"Now it's official. Welcome to the Wonderbolts, Crash!" Spitfire said in amusement.

Both Spitfire and Soarin headed off at once while Rainbow Dash muttered and grumbled about the nickname. Overheard the noise, it makes Soarin worry as he decide to chat with Spitfire.

"You know when I say she can handle it." Soarin said in concern, "I change my mind. She may do something stupid again like what she did to Cloudsdale's Factory from last winter."

Spitfire scoffed, "Come on. She won't do like that again. This is Rainbow Dash, remember?"

"Of course, I know. But I'm worry that we might gone a bit too far of using her nickname. I was told that she's not happy of it since her flight school. And not to mention, her dad can be one angry pony. I don't want to get on his bad side."

"Well, both of us aren't too. But she has to learn to get over and enjoy it. That's how we deal with it since we became Wonderbolts. Our parents have the nicknames too and they also got over it too. I'm sure Rainbow Blaze and Firefly understand it."

"I hope so. The last thing I want is get scolded by him. Remember our first day to become Wonderbolt?"

"Don't remind me. Come on. Let's go and get some rest. I'm beat..."

"Me too.."

Soarin and Spitfire headed off to the Wonderbolt Barracks. Blazefist and Indigo Zap were near to the locker room's entrance. They overheard of everything. They looked skeptical and concern.

"You'd think they're right about this?" Indigo Zap asked in concern.

Blazefist sighed, "I hope so. I think you should keep an eye on her. I need to let her dad know about this. Rainbow Dash better not doing something stupid again. The last thing Aquastroke and Rainbow Dash's family wants is her getting busted and kicked out from Wonderbolts forever..."

Indigo Zap nodded, "I'll try talk with Dash. And hopefully, she listens to me."

Blazefist and Indigo Zap immediately left the place as Rainbow Dash just closed her locker. She then left the room at once. She has the plans of her own to get Wonderbolts from calling her hated nickname...





As Rainbow Dash was outside of the landing platform, she was preparing to go home. Indigo Zap managed to catch up with her.

"Rainbow Dash!" Indigo Zap called. Rainbow Dash turned and faced at her. She panted and asked, "Hey, you okay? You're not mad at your nickname, aren't you?"

Rainbow Dash hummed in confusion before smiled, "Why would I be mad?"

"Come on, Rainbow Dash. You're not fooling me, my dad or yours. We all know that you're still mad at it. Don't you think you should talk with the Wonderbolts about the nickname?"

"No! Nopony and not even me are allowed to ask the Wonderbolts. When they asked for 20 percent cooler, then you do it and don't ask. That's how it works."

"Eh... No. This isn't it. If I remember correctly, Wonderbolts looked out for each other. If you tell them about how you feel, then they would understand."

"No, they don't. I think they'd prefer action than words. And I'm about to give some awesomness moves they never seen before in their life! And best of all, I want them forget about my nickname! I hate it a lot!"

"So, you're gonna do it without talking with your dad, your friends or Wonderbolts?" Indigo Zap asked in concern, "It's gonna be bad news, you know?"

Rainbow Dash smirked, "That's the plan, Zap." 

"Come on, Rainbow Dash. You don't mean it. You can still talk with the Wonderbolts about the nickname. They will change their mind or explained about it."

"No. But Thanks for trying to help. But this is my fight. And I can do it. I am Rainbow Dash! See ya, Reserve."

Rainbow Dash flew off at once while Indigo Zap remained behind. The daughter of Blazefist sighed in concern while looked down.

"I've got a bad feeling about this..."





At Ghastly Gorge near to Ponyville Town, the town ponies including Rainbow Dash's parents, Aquastroke, Blazefist, Twilight Sparkle and her friends have gathered at the Wonderbolt's Tour Festival. They all chatted and commented happily as they all can't wait to watch the event especially Rainbow Dash's involvement and performance since she's a Wonderbolt.

Rainbow Dash spotted Scootaloo entering the festival. She quickly picked her little fan pony up. They both headed to a specific small hill near to the performance area. Rainbow Dash explained her plans to Scootaloo, who she found it uncomfortable and worry. It might not end well.

Behind the spectators seats, Blazefist have a chat with Rainbow Blaze about Rainbow Dash's attitude and upset.

"Rainbow Dash..." Rainbow Blaze said in concern. He hissed, "She's not doing something stupid again, is she?"

"Let's hope she's not. If she did, Indigo Zap will be there to stop her." Blazefist said calmly.

"Rainbow Dash, why doesn't she come to me?! I could have helped her."

"I guess she's too stubborn and proud to ask for help. She did want to make you and Firefly proud of her accomplishment and performance. You and Firefly are her parents and the Wonderbolts she loved and adored a lot."

Rainbow Blaze sighed, "Please, Dashie. Stay out of the trouble for once..."

Blazefist used his Mind-Link in contacting Indigo Zap, "Indigo, any sign of Rainbow Dash? Did she do something crazy and stupid again?"

"Not yet, dad. I'll be look out of it. Just leave it to me," Indigo Zap replied.

"Okay, stay in the cloud and wait for unexpectedness," Blazefist said calmly before he shut his contact down. He sighed, "Let's hope that everything went well."

As both Rainbow Blaze and Blazefist returned to the spectator's seats, they reunited with the rest of their family and friends. The show is about to start!

"Mares and gentlecolts, fillies and foals of all ages!" Announcer exclaimed through the loudspeaker, "Look to the skies and prepare to be awestruck by the incredible flying prowess of... the Wonderbolts!"

From the mountain, seven Wonderbolts (Spitfire, Soarin, Fleetfoot, Rainbow Dash, High Winds, Surprise and Misty Fly) unleashed their powerful speed and black smokes across the sky. They were flying straight down at the audience as they swiftly make a hard turn to right. The crowd awed in amazement and happy. Hidden from the fluffy clouds, Indigo Zap watched the event via her binoculars.

Soarin, Rainbow Dash, Surprise and High Winds dived and flew straight up to the sky while Fleetfoot and Misty Fly members flew straight in twisted formation. Upon reaching to the midair - same level as the sun, four members dived back slowly. They all flew straight down to the ground. As the crowds were in suspends and shocked of the event, four Wonderbolts swiftly opened their wings and flew straight out before they get hit on the ground. The crowds went wild.

Three members from both sides charged and flew straight at each other. They swiftly twisted their body in vertical formation while passing each other by. As Fleetfoot gave the gesture, Spitfire signaled it back to her. 

As six Wonderbolts then bolted off and flew straight down, Rainbow Dash stopped and wiped her tears off while smiling. She then regrouped with the rest of gang. This attract Indigo Zap's attention. She then spotted Scootaloo scooted down the ramp before kicked the dark cloud out. She gasped in concern of what she just saw.

The Wonderbolts were flying straight down, Rainbow Dash broke off from the group. Soarin spotted it. As soon as they landed, he approached and alerted Spitfire about Rainbow Dash's broke off from the team.

As Rainbow Dash was flying straight to the ground, the dark cloud came to her way. She yelped and screamed in fear. Sensed the danger, Indigo Zap dived down and pushed Rainbow Dash straight into the tree, causing both of them yelped and screamed in pain. They both were knocking each other while falling down on branches very hard. They both emerged from the tree, but got attacked by the birds. The audience and Wonderbolts gasped in fear and worry.

Indigo Zap headed to left while Rainbow Dash moved to the right direction in escaping from the birds' attacking. But both got tangled and held up - Indigo Zap by the banners while Rainbow Dash by the tree for the moment. They got thrown straight to the dark cloud. They both yelped in knocking at each other hard.

ZAP! Rainbow Dash and Indigo Zap got thrown off from the dark clouds as they both headed straight at the spectator's seats now. They both screamed in fear and worry. The ponies gasped in shock and worry of what they just saw.

Firefly gasped, "DASHIE!!!"

"Indigo Zap!" Blazefist and Aquastroke screamed.

Rainbow Blaze was in full of shock and scared, "RAINBOW DASH!!!"

And just before ponies could do anything, Rainbow Blaze blasted off to the sky as he was flying straight at both Rainbow Dash and Indigo Zap. He grabbed them both in time. Unfortunately, it caused him in falling straight to the ground. Despite of that, he held both girls tightly and passionately to the front as they land a huge painful impact on the ground hard.

The ponies quickly gathered around the impacted area to check on three Pegasi. Blazefist and Aquastroke held and hugged Indigo Zap passionately as they were relieved and happy that she was safe from harm. She hugged them back.

"Thank goodness! You're okay!" Aquastroke said in relief, "I thought we're gonna lose you."

"I'm okay, guys. I'm okay, guys." Indigo Zap said calmly before cringed in pain, "I feel a twitch on my left wing. That hurts..."

Blazefist sighed, "Let's not do that again."

Even though Rainbow Dash was safe and unharmed, her father wasn't. She saw injured Rainbow Blaze lying on the ground as he groaned and moaned in pain. She gasped in shock while forming tears on her eyes. Firefly came and shook Rainbow Blaze to wake up while Rainbow Dash stared at it. Spitfire and Wonderbolts approached her from behind.

"Way to go, Rainbow Crash." Spitfire remarked angrily, "You've injured one of the best Wonderbolts - your own father!"

Shocked and pained by Spitfire's words and seeing her father's injuries, Rainbow Dash shivered and quivered. She shook her head in denial while pouring the tears of pain and sadness from her eyes. She held and hugged her injured father tightly and passionately while crying out loud. Firefly sighed in concern as she hugged both of her daughter and husband in comfort.

"Daaaaaaaaadddddddddd!"





After Rainbow Dash and Indigo Zap were tended as they covered with small bandages on faces and wings, the doctor and nurses were tending Rainbow Blaze's injuries inside of the medic tent. Rainbow Dash was hugging and comforting her mother, who was crying in worry and despair. Indigo Zap was with her parents, along with the Wonderbolts. They all waiting and praying for Rainbow Blaze's recovery.

For the moment later, Rainbow Blaze emerged from the tent. He was covered in bandages on his head, chest, wings and even on his left eye. The nurses accompanied and led him to his family. They all hugged him gently and passionately.

Though Wonderbolts especially Spitfire were angry and mad at Rainbow Dash's reckless attitude, they can't due to her in worrying and caring about her father. They decided to ask it later when she's ready to talk with them.

"You okay, dad?" Rainbow Dash asked in concern.

Rainbow Blaze sighed, "Don't worry, I'll survive. I'm just glad that you're okay. You have me worried..."

Rainbow Dash sighed in shame, "I'm sorry, dad for everything especially the stunt I pulled. If I hadn't, you wouldn't be like this."

"I should hope so." Spitfire said in annoyance. Rainbow Dash turned and faced at her, "You changed the routine without consulting me and put other ponies at risk like your own father and Reserve. I've drummed flyers out of the 'Bolts for less."

"Wow, easy there, cap!" Indigo Zap protested in concern.

Rainbow Blaze grunted, "Captain, I'm sure Rainbow Dash didn't mean it! Maybe if you hadn't-!"

"No, dad. She's right about this. I'm ready for whatever punishment they have. Please don't be mad at them for my sake." Rainbow Dash interrupted. She turned to Wonderbolts and continued, "You guys were right to call me 'Rainbow Crash'. I've always been a standout flyer, but since I joined the Wonderbolts, I've only stood out for making mistakes." She sighed in shame, "It's been my dream my whole life, but... I guess maybe I'm not Wonderbolt material after all."

The Wonderbolts and her family including Indigo Zap and hers were in surprise and shock by Rainbow Dash's explanation. But they nevertheless shook their heads in denial of what she had said.

"Are you kidding me?!" Indigo Zap asked in annoyance while nudged Rainbow Dash's chest, "You are one. And you're my hero too! You inspired me! You talked about pushing the limits at right direction, and then some loyalty and always be there for your friends and teammates till the end, no matter how bad things get. And I loved it!"

"The kid's right, Dash!" Soarin exclaimed in agreement, "You're the most talented flyer we've ever had!"

Fleetfoot nodded happily, "And you've saved all of Equestria like, a dozen times."

"Of course you're supposed to be a Wonderbolt." Spitfire added, "We've been waiting for a spot to open up ever since you joined the Reserves!"

"Sounds like they really want you to be part of it, Dashie," Firefly remarked happily.

Rainbow Blaze approached and patted Rainbow Dash's back gently, "I guess they really care for you."

"But..." Rainbow Dash was stunned and shocked as she said, "you guys all called me Rainbow Crash."

"Yeah, so? My nickname's 'Clipper'. You know why they call me that?" Saorin nudged Rainbow Dash's shoulder. She shook her head. He chuckled nervously, "Because I clipped my wing on a flagpole as I was landing on my first day. Heh."

Rainbow Dash was shocked and surprised while her family, friends and even Wonderbolts laughed a bit. She was the only pony to get her own nickname...

"'Flatfoot'." Fleetfoot added, "My first day, I misjudged my landing and came down right on Spitfire's hoof."

Misty Fly scoffed, "'Dizzy'."

"'Slowpoke'." Surprise added in.

"'Hoof-in-Mouth'." High Wind joined in.

"You don't wanna know what they call me." Spitfire said in amusement. She whispered to Rainbow Dash, caused her to laugh a bit. She smirked, "This is so much worse than Crash. Right?"

Rainbow Dash nodded as she turned and faced her parents and friends, "What about you guys? Did you get the worse nickname than mine?"

Indigo Zap scoffed, "At least you don't have to worry about zips on your face, they call me 'Indigo Zippy' when I was a kid. Believe me, I hate it but I'm used to it."

"'Lamebrain'," Blazefist said in amusement, "I talked too much about rules and regulation, which make most ponies and my brother asleep, and even my own wife and Indigo Zap. That was embarrassing..."

Aquastroke giggled in amusement, "'Aquadrown' - I got lousy skills in swimming and flying when I was a little filly."

"'Firestinks'." Firefly added happily, "I got trashed into some fertilizer stuffs when I challenged with Spitfire's mum."

Rainbow Blaze chuckled, "Mine is worse - 'Rainbow Bouncer' for flying and bouncing on the fluffy clouds across the finishing line. It was embarrassing."

"Wow... I didn't know it until today. I guess I'm not the only one with worst nicknames," Rainbow Dash said in amusement. She turned and faced at Spitfire, "So does this mean I'm... still on the team?"

"Do you think you can be part of this team and not constantly try to showboat?" Spitfire asked in annoyance.

"I promise! I spent my whole life trying to be a standout flyer, but now that I'm a Wonderbolt, it's time to be okay with fitting in!"

"Good, because I really didn't want to miss the chance to tease you for years about this catastrophe! I mean, that crash was epic! She was saved by her own daddy!"

Rainbow Blaze blushed and chuckled nervously, "Yeah. Better than 'Bouncer', I'm now 'Rainbow Crash Pops' while my little girl is 'Rainbow Crash Girl'!"

Everyone then laughed in amusement and happily about the joke Rainbow Blaze has make.

"But you're on probation for a month. Got a problem with that?!" Spitfire asked angrily.

Rainbow Dash yelped, "No, ma'am."

Everyone smiled happily while Rainbow Dash smiled in relief. Despite today's bad day for her, everything went well so far. She's still Wonderbolt, even though she has to get used to her worse nickname from now onward.





At night time, Rainbow Dash was sweeping the performance area for the messes she make. She wasn't the only one, her family and friends joined since Spitfire allow it. Of course, she was avoiding Rainbow Blaze's temper again when she learned her former mentor was angry with her about not telling Rainbow Dash her and her teammates' nicknames and rules. Nevertheless, the ponies worked together in cleaning the mess up.

"Thanks for the help, dad and you too, Zap. I owe you one," Rainbow Dash said in relief. She sighed, "Even though this mess was my responsibility, and I've gotta clean it up myself. And after this, Spitfire's got me cleaning the Wonderbolts' compound for the next month."

The ponies commented happily and relief that they're glad and happy to help and assist Rainbow Dash.

Indigo Zap smiled, "No problem. After all, we're both Wonderbolts and always there for each other no matter what."

"I agree," Rainbow Blaze said in relief, "But promise me not to do that stunt again."

Firefly nodded, "Yeah. You almost gave me a heart attack! I'm not happy about it."

"Sorry. It won't happen again. I promised. And I will make you proud of your girl. Do you know why?" Rainbow Dash asked happily. Everyone remained silent while smiling. She smiled proudly while looking at the night sky, "Because I'm a Wonderbolt!"

Indigo Zap scoffed, "Just you wait for me to become one! By the way, when we're done with this, wanna race with me? I wanna see how fast you can be!"

"Oh yeah? I can't wait. Let's start with who cleaned the messes first! That's the first."

"Heh! Bring it on!"

Rainbow Dash and Indigo Zap began sweeping their brooms across the area in cleaning the messes. Everyone smiled and laughed happily and amusingly. Rainbow Dash and Indigo Zap really enjoyed competition and challenging with each other. But they agreed with one thing - they're the part of Wonderbolts - full-fledged and reserve member...

END...

Review and Suggest...

Main Casts:
Ashleight Ball: Rainbow Dash, Applejack
Kelly Sheridan: Indigo Zap, Misty Fly
Ian James Corlett: Rainbow Blaze
Kelly Metzger: Spitfire, Firefly

Minor Casts:
Janet Verney: Aquastroke
Matt Hill: Soarin
Andrea Libman: Fleetfoot, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy

Cameo:
Tara Strong: Twilight Sparkle
Tabitha St. Germain: Rarity
Madeleine Peters: Scootaloo
Michelle Creber: Apple Bloom, Surprise
Claire Corlett: Sweetie Belle, High Winds
Kira Tozer: Nyx
Terry Klassen: Announcer