//------------------------------// // Chapter 5 Wonderbolt compound // Story: Family of two // by Flat spin //------------------------------// MLP: FiM Family of two By: flat spin As Sorin and Scootaloo were finishing their breakfast Soarin decided to tell her about today’s plan. “So Scootaloo I have decided to organize us something.” “Really…” Scootaloo said in excitement but then reality hit her. “But I probably should go back home before my dad awakes.” “Don’t worry about him. We’ll talk about your family later… But first jump on.” Soarin said and kneeled down so that Scootaloo could easily get on to his back. “Where are we going?” She asked as they left the house. “You’ll see soon.” Soarin said cheerfully knowing that he would be making her dreams come true. They took flight to the clear skies of Canterlot and flew to the outskirts of the city where Soarin went on a daily… the wonderbolt compound. As Scootaloo noticed the compound coming into view with it’s runways and training facilities she smiled widely knowing that she was about to get a tour of the compound. Two of them landed on the front door of the main building that housed most of the training gyms, offices and personal rooms. “Now Scootaloo be on your best behaviour… Or Spitfire will throw you out. Okay.” Soarin said as he was looking at the filly who was about to explode in excitement. “Understood!” She said and Soarin picked her back to his back and they walked into the lobby. “Stay on my back at all times. And try not to offend any of the ‘bolts.” Soarin said while walking towards the door that led to the administrative wing of the building. “Where are we going?” Scootaloo asked as she was looking at the blue corridors that led to different parts of the compound. “We are gonna have a little chat with Spitty first then we have an appointment with doctor symptom and he will take a look at your wings.” Soarin said and they stopped next to a door at the end of the corridor. “Really! Thanks!” Scootaloo said and hugged Soarin’s neck from his back. Then he opened the door and walked in. Scootaloo saw a yellow mare sitting and doing some paper work while grunting. “Hey!” Soarin got her attention and sat down to the chair that was in front of her table. He also picked up Scootaloo to his lap as she was looking at the mare in awe… She was so cool. “Ahh Soarin. I thought you wanted to have a little holiday…” Spitfire noticed the little filly in his lap. “And is she the Scootaboo.” Spitfire giggled. “Its Scootaloo Spit-tire.” Soarin said and chuckled. “Yeah yeah whatever boring-soarin. What can I do for you.” She asked and got a bit more serious. "I just wanted to know if you talked to Dash.” Soarin asked. “Yeah. She said that She will be at your house later today.” Spitfire answered and looked at the filly. “Well Scootaboo… how did you do it?” Scootaloo was still starstrucked but managed to answer. “Do what ma’am?” She had no idea what she meant with her question. “No need for ma’ams here. after all were all friends.” Spitfire chuckled and Scootaloo saw Soarin smiling too. “Really we’re friends?” Scootaloo asked in excitement realizing that she was friends with two of her biggest idols. “Of course kiddo. If your Soarin’s friend you are my friend too… But how did you do it...” She said and smiled. “How did you manage to sneak past the security during the show?” “What! I don’t know what your talking about!” Scootaloo said in panic thinking that Spitfire was angry with her but both Soarin and Spitfire bursted out in laughter. “Kid…” Spitfire tried to stop laughing. “I’m not mad at you… it’s just that no pony before has gotten past our security team.” “Well I just sneaked past them while they were trying to get the media away from the back door.” Scootaloo admitted. “Soarin, I’m kinda disappointed at our security…” Spitfire said in a rather serious tone. “But anyways. Scootaloo I need to talk with Soarin for a moment so… but we’ll get somepony to give you a tour of the compound… I think Surprise is already done with her workout so she could show you around.” Spitfire said and picked up the PA system’s mic and asked Surprise to report at her office in twelve seconds and somehow she managed to get there in time. “Hey Spitfire… Soarin you're back already! And who is she?” Surprise said as she walked into the office. “Her name is Scootaloo and I need you to give her a tour of the compound.” Spitfire said and saw Surprise’s excitement. It wasn’t a secret that Surprise loved kids. “Oh yes we are gonna have so much fun Scootaloo. Come on this is a big place and we don’t have all day.” urprise picked up Scootaloo and was about to leave but then Scootaloo said. “I’ll see you later… Right Soarin?” Scootaloo asked. Soarin noticed the slightly worried tone so he decided to give her a warm smile and answered back. “I’ll see you in 15 minutes Scoot.” “15 mins! Okay we need to hurry up!” Surprise said and zoomed off with Scootaloo on her back. “So?” Soarin asked Spitfire as they were alone. “You can’t deal with your foalhood problems by fixing hers.” Spitfire said in a serious tone. “I know that.” “You need to face them someday… you can’t run away from them forever.” Spitfire said and walked next to Soarin. “And by trying to fix her problems you might create new problems.” “I know… I just want to help her… She’s a good kid and doesn’t deserve parents like them…” Soarin said and sighed. “So… what are you gonna do?” Spitfire asked and put a hoof to his shoulder. “I’m gonna do what’s right… but first I need to get her to the doctors office and then I need to fix things with Dash.” “Okay… just remember that you can’t force her into anything. It’s her choice just like it was your choice back then.” “And I did the wrong decision... even though you were telling me to do the right thing.” Soarin said and a tear ran through his face. “It’s okay Soarin.” Spitfire said and pulled her friend into a hug. “Just remember that you can’t fix your problems by fixing her problems.” “I know… Anyways I need to find her and take her to the doc.” Soarin said and wiped his tears off. Spitfire was about to pick up the PA systems mic again but then the door flew open and Surprise shot in with Scootaloo. “Tour over!” Surprise said smiled. “Already?... Anyways Scootaloo we need to get going.” Soarin said and picked up Scootaloo again. “Where are we going now?” She asked. “We are gonna go and see the doc and talk about your wings.” As Soarin said wing both Spitfire and Surprise took a quick look at Scootaloo’s wings and cringed behind her back. Spitfire leaned into Soarin’s ear and whispered. “Are you sure you want to break her dreams?” She sounded worried. “She has to realize the truth at some point.” Soarin whispered back and looked at Scootaloo’s wings. He still hoped he was wrong and the things he told her yesterday would be true…