//------------------------------// // Sonic Rainboom // Story: Potential // by Crisslunarflame //------------------------------// Sonic Rainboom Applejack sighed in discontent, reflecting on her evening.These dad-gum ponies don't even know what a rooster is... A ROOSTER. Ah mean, really?Ah can understand if these fancy-nancy ponies didn't know how to apple-buck, or garden, or somat' like that, but not knowin' what a rooster is crosses the line! Applejack stared out of her window, mournfully gazing in the vague direction that she knew her home, Ponyville, to be. Well, ah wanted sophistication... right? She questioned her own judgement, and then was no longer sure what the truth was anymore. She stared out at the night, once again asking the sky and its beautiful stars for the answers. Rocks, rocks, nothing but ROCKS! Well, maybe the occasional BOULDER or two... thought Pinkamena. She was bored stiff, and they were going to "Move the rocks to the South Field," tomorrow! Or the North field. East. Wherever the rocks weren't NOW. I DON'T think my Cutie Mark will involve rocks, or it probably would have happened already thought the pink filly. Though she did not know any other life,Pinkamena did not think that rock farming could be all that important, or they would have this thing called Imports and Exports. She sighed again, and then stared blankly at the plain, rock-filled horizon. Everything, full of rocks, until the farmland met the horizon. A small white unicorn bustled about her room, frantically attempting to create "Better" costumes for the school play.Oh, I hope they'll be good enough... thought Rarity. Suddenly, her horn started to glow, and it pulled her away from her work. "WHAT, STOP, you stupid HORN, I have WORK to do!" After a few moments struggle, Rarity gave up, and allowed her horn to drag her wherever it was pulling. A few minutes later, she was out of Ponyville, and facing what looked like... a Rock Farm? She was overlooking a cliff, and right in front of a giant boulder. Only one thing crossed her mind as she stared at it with a loss for words and tears in her eyes. Why? WHYWHYWHY? Fluttershy screamed louder than she ever had, as she tumbled out of the sky, out of her safe haven of Cloudsdale. "aaaahhhh..." Suddenly, she made impact with something soft and tickly, and dared to peek open her eyes.. Sudden curiosity made her widen both eyes at the alien sight before her. All around her were soft, furry creatures, birds and butterflies, and cute little bunny rabbits! Where Am I, what IS this wonderful place. Oh, I shall stay here for ever and ever! After these brief thoughts, Fluttershy commenced to break into song, and frolicked happily with her new friends. Twilight panted and struggled, as she tried to summon SOMETHING, anything from her horn. She knew that she had magic inside of her! In fact, she could feel it fighting to break free, as if it was locked in an airtight cage. WHY did it have to be hatching a DRAGON EGG? That's such a dumb task! Twilight flung herself at the egg, trying desperately to open it. With a deep concentration, Twilight's horn sparked... and then went out like a... sparkler. With a face of great regret, Twilight dropped herself into a sitting position. With her eyes no longer glowing from exhilaration, she trembled and spoke remorsefully to the judges. "I... I'm sorry. I... I c-can't d-d-do it." "Ready... GO!" Rainbow Dash was off! NOW was the time. The time she had waited, for. Time to show up those jocks, to prove her worth, and to defend Fluttershy's honor. Those jocks have picked on ponies like me and Fluttershy for TO long, she thought.Now it's my turn... And I will defeat them once and for all! The race course twisted left. It swiveled right. A deep nose dive was coming up, and it was too much pressure for one of the young colts, so she ricocheted away.In response, Rainbow immediately sped up. She could feel the wind in her mane, the exhilaration, the other Pegasus was already far behind... Rainbow increased her velocity even more. Wait... is that a BUBBLE forming around me? Rainbow briefly thought of her friend Derpy, and her muffin-bubble obsession. Shaking those thoughts from her mind, she noticed that the "Bubble" around her was narrowing... looked more like a triangle... Rainbow clenched her teeth and commenced to speed up even more. For Fluttershy, was the only thought going through her mind when she neared the ground. Rainbow waves swept across the night sky, hungrily licking the stars. The beautiful colors contrasted well with the dark blue cloak and its twinkling stars gave the whole night an aura of magic. Ponies widened their eyes in amazement as the watched the effects of the impossible feat. For hundreds of years, the 3Sonic Rainboom had been a myth, and old mare's tale. Now, it was a fact. Rainbow Dash would always be remembered, forever in history, as the pony who had done the impossible. The creator of the Sonic Rainboom. Applejack had seen the Rainboom, and a long rainbow that ended at her distant home, Ponyville. She was able to swallow her pride, and admit the truth to herself: She belonged at home, with her loving family. As she arrived home late that night, she was surprised to find that three shiny red apples had appeared on her flank. When Pinkie Pie saw the Rainboom, she experienced the joy of happiness and smiles. In response, she threw a spectacular party for her family, because she knew she had to share her laughter with them. During the party, Pinkie's Cutie Mark appeared. Three pastel balloons, that represented her love of parties and making other ponies laugh and smile. The Rainboom made such a massive explosion, that it split Rarity's boulder clear in half. A sniffling Rarity opened her eyes to look at the rock, and was sincerely surprised to see the jewels in the center. Later that night, those jewels were generously used to beautify the costumes that Rarity had made for the school play. During that play, she earned her cutie mark: Three blue diamonds that represented her skill at finding jewels, and the generosity she showed when donating them to the school play. When Fluttershy was acquainting herself with her new friends, there was a loud explosion that frightened all of the animals into hiding. When it was over, Fluttershy called to the creatures, and comforted them, and discovered that she had an uncanny ability to communicate with the animals on an unknown level. The three butterflies that appeared on her flank represented her kindness and ability to communicate with animals. When the Rainboom released its powerful energy, the cage that Twilight's magic was locked in suddenly opened. Her magical potential burst forth in a powerful wave, and created a pink magical aura that surrounded the room. It turned her parents into cacti. The judges levitated. The dragon egg hatched, and the dragon grew to a size greater than the castle. Twilight struggled, helpless and unable to control the magical attack. With her glazed eyes, she was not even sure of what was going on, until she felt a soft wing on her shoulder. She spun around, and found herself staring into the gentle eyes of her princess of the moon, Luna. Princess Luna offered the small filly a comforting smile, and gently urged Twilight to subdue her magic. Using her own power, Luna gently decreased the flow of magical energy from the young Unicorn. Realizing what the Princess was doing, Twilight eased down, and the tension left her body. Within a few moments, Twilight's parents were ponies once more, the judges were no longer floating, and the baby dragon was his normal size, sucking on his tail. When things had calmed down, the first thing that Twilight noticed was her new Cute Mark. A six-point star, enveloped by smaller magical stars was a representation of her raw magical ability. Now that the cage had been unlocked, she would have access to this well of endless magic for the rest of her life. She would later learn to control her magic, by studying under Princess Luna herself, as her personal Protege. Rainbow Dash landed back in Cloudsdale, and was greeted by an eruption of cheers.She was immediately congratulated by the impossible Rainboom, and everypony was exited to see her. They asked her questions, and suddenly even her enemies were her friends. In the midst of the sudden chaos, Rainbow glanced at her flank, and notices the new detail. Her Cutie Mark, a cloud with a Rainbow-Lightning Bolt had finally appeared. It would represent Rainbow Dash's incredible feat of the Sonic Rainboom, and the loyalty she had shown her friend, Fluttershy, which had prompted the race and Rainboom anyways. On this day, these six ponies gained more that just their Cutie Marks. The likelihood of their friendship was strengthened, and they would always be linked through this experience. They also discovered their elements. In discovering their talents, they also discovered what it took to get their Cutie Marks. Applejack discovered the Honesty within herself. Pinkie Pie discovered the joy of sharing Laughter with others. Rarity found out that Generosity felt good, and had its own rewards. Fluttershy shared Kindness with the animals, and developed an intimate communication. Rainbow Dash was Loyal to her friend, Fluttershy, and that was the reason for the race. Twilight, in unleashing her magical potential, had discovered magic, but did, have yet to discover the true magic of Friendship. But, since the spark was planted and the ponies forever linked, that, was just a matter of time. Together, these six ponies made up the Elements of Harmony. They were now destined to come together under Princess Luna, and fight the evils that would come to be. They would defend Equestria from evil, and bring everypony to Eternal Harmony. ...