//------------------------------// // Chapter 2: Let the Show Begin // Story: Breeze of Love // by HeartBeat //------------------------------// Chapter 2: Let the Show Begin I slowly opened my eyes to be blinded by the sun shining into my room. I place a hoof over my eyes and let out a loud yawn. The warmth of the sun was welcoming. The birds sang on the tree outside my window. I moved to the window to see the birds singing in harmony. My small vacation from work will be a good one. Not only does it last a little under a week, but I also get a chance to get to know Rainbow Dash more. I walked down the stairs to grab a cup of coffee and some wheat to chew on. I sat at the table and enjoyed the sunrise from out the window. After finishing my breakfast, I started to trot to Town Square. "Hey, Aerohead!" I shouted from across the market. I almost die of laughter when I saw him turn around with Rarity trying to put eyeliner on his face. "What the hay are you doing?" I said in between breaths.  "Rarity wants to see how this crud looks on ponies in the sunlight. And since the market had no mirror she tried the next best thing: her husband." He said whipping off the black make-up. "Please, darling! Don't tell me you don't like modeling for me. You look simply divine!" said Rarity holding her hooves out like she was looking through a camera lens.  "Whatever. I'd rather see this stuff on you anyway." Aerohead replied to Rarity and giving her a kiss. "Okay, I'll catch you two lovely ladies another time." I said with a laugh.  Aerohead turned back to the boutique annoyed. Rarity followed close by holding out more make-up with her magic. I let out a small laugh and began to walk down the road towards sweet apple acres for more of their cider. Suddenly I was smashed into a small metal scooter and an orange filly. I thought to myself what else is going to crash into me on my vacation? I sat up onto my flank and rubbed my head. I looked at the orange pony. She had a violet mane and a helmet strapped around her head. And instead of being in pain she was laughing her little head off. "That was awesome!" she screamed. "Calm down, Scootaloo. You almost hurt Breeze!" said a familiar white unicorn. "Oh, hey Sweetie Belle!" I said to the little filly. "You know this pony?" asked Scootaloo out of shock. "Yeah, he's Rarity's husband's friend. Breeze is always hanging around with Aerohead." she said helping the orange dare-pony up off the ground. "Wait, Breeze... Like Swift Breeze?" asked Scootaloo retrieving her scooter. "That's me." I said getting up on my hooves. "Oh, so you're taking Rainbow to the next Wonderbolts performance?" She asked stepping in closer. "Yeah, how did you know about that?" I asked the little filly. "I'm Dash's number one fan! She is so awesome. Rainbow was showing me her new stunts yesterday and she told me about you!" Said Scootaloo with a smile on her face. "Oh? What did she say about me?" I asked sitting down in front of her. "She said that you're probably the best pony in the world for getting the tickets and that she was really lucky to get to go with you." Hearing her say that brought a smile to my face and warmed my heart. "But anyway, c'mon Crusaders! We got flanks to un-blank!" she said pulling the other two fillies in a wagon with her scooter. After buying the drinks from the stand, I flew back home to prepare for my date with Rainbow.  The time had come. I need to get Rainbow to take her to the show. I got my Wonderbolts fan jacket then flew out the door. After finding her house, I flew to her porch and rang the doorbell. "Just a second!" she yelled from inside.  The door swung open and I saw Rainbow wearing a leather Wonderbolts jacket and goggles. "Are you ready?" I asked, even though it was pretty obvious she was. "Hay, yeah! Let's go!" she yelled, grabbing my hoof and flying up to the sky. After a few minutes of flight, We landed at the entrance to the colosseum. Rainbow looked at the line to enter that went on for miles. I tapped Dash on the shoulder. "We're V.I.P, remember?" I said pointing to the shorter line with a sign that read: V.I.P Access only. Her smile widened and followed close behind me. Once inside we sat in a separate set of stands that were filled with other crazy fans and some fancy dressed ponies. We sat down next to each other and Waited for the show to begin. An announcer hopped to the center of the stadium and turned on a mic. "Welcome, Ponies from all over the world! I want to welcome to the air..." He held a hoof up to the air and the crowd began to grow silent. "THE WONDERBOLTS!"  The crowd roared and Rainbow began to scream with her wings helping her get off the ground a little. She watched closely in awe along with the rest of the crowd. After an hour of constant sharp turns and dangerous tricks, the Wonderbolts made their way to to center of the stage to thank the fans and say their goodbyes. "Aren't they amazing?!" she yelled shaking me. "They're pretty good." I replied. "Pretty good!? They're fantastic! I've dedicated my life's goal to these ponies! I have perfected almost every one of their moves." She said tapping her chest with her hoof. "I'd like to see that." I said giving a friendly shove. "Is that a challenge I hear?" She said spreading her wings for flight. I accepted her challenge and followed to a clearing away from Ponyville.  I watched Dash take flight,  shocked that she had already picked up so much speed. She pulled hairpin turns around trees and flew straight through clouds, making the water held inside, follow the wind behind her. She suddenly stopped right in front of me And let the water splash onto her back. After a few seconds, a rainbow appeared above her head.  "Wow that was amazing! Is that you're signature move?" I asked, shocked by her performance. "Oh, please, that was nothing! I'm just getting started." Rainbow said, Taking flight again. This time she flew straight up into the air above the clouds. I couldn't see where she went, it was like she disappeared is the sky. Suddenly, I heard a few pops and a loud noise that sounded like something just went broke the sound barrier. Dash came back into view and pulled up, just mere inches away from the ground. An explosion of colors flooded the open field. Rainbow arched into the air and flew over the mountain. Surrounding it in a rainbow. My jaw wouldn't even budge, it was so agape. Rainbow landed in front of me again, laughing. "Wow, Breeze! You should see your face!" She said, teasing. "Ya know, you're pretty cool! I'd like to hang out again sometime. How about you meet me at town square tomorrow at 12?"  All I could do was nod my head. I couldn't speak because my mind was, quite literally, blown. I watched Dash wave goodbye and head of into the sky. I then turned back toward Ponyville and took flight. Still amazed at that pegasus, Rainbow Dash. >Author's Note: Sorry but I am vacationing in Florida so things may be a bit slow on updating until later this week. So I hope this will hold you over a little.