//------------------------------// // Seeking Guidance // Story: Out Burst // by Rictor Yagami //------------------------------// Thoughts () Chapter Two Seeking Guidance Twilight Sparkle was currently going over a check list of her newest addition of books for her to read and some comics she ordered for Spike. Starlight Glimmer even got herself a couple of copies for new spells to study with Twilight. “I’m glad that I was able to get the newest issue to Mega-Dragon and find out what happens next when he faces off against Steel Beak!” Spike said excitedly as the little dragon had found the series a couple weeks ago, getting hooked and bought a lot of issues. “Just make sure not to spend so much next time Spike, you almost spent every bit you had.” Twilight spoke to her young friend. “Aren’t you being a bit hypocritical Twilight? You spent just as much as he did if not a little more.” Starlight said to her friend and mentor. The Princess of Friendship could only rub the back of her head sheepishly as even she did spend more than she should on books. “So has anything new been going on lately?” Spike asked the two mares in front of him. “Well as you know Fluttershy has built an animal sanctuary for the animals that she and Dr. Fauna take care of, and then Starlight made a new friend.” Twilight told her friend and assistant. “Really who did she make friends with?” “She made friends with Pinkie Pies sister Maud.” The young dragon was shocked when he heard this, and the expression on his face said it all. “Yeah I know it surprised me too when I heard it from Starlight.” Twilight said to him. “It was a little awkward at first but we did become friends, though Pinkie did get a little overboard.” Starlight spoke up before she decided to ask Spike something. “Where were you when all this was happening?” “I was in Canterlot visiting Twilight’s parents, catching up on how we spent time together and that me and Twilight should visit when we can. I was also going to visit Rarity at her boutique but she wasn’t there and found out she went to spend time with her sister.” “I’ll make sure to see if we can spend some time with mom and dad since I don’t get to see them as much.” Twilight said to her friend as she did miss them because of her duties as the Princess of Friendship. “And let’s make sure they baby sit Flurry Heart next time since I’m sure you don’t want to go through what happen last time.” Spike added. “Oh come on, I doubt it was that bad for you two.” Starlight spoke up as she wasn’t around when Twilight and Spike were looking after Shining Armor and Princess Cadence’s only daughter. “You weren’t there when it happen Starlight and honestly it was a lot of work looking after her, along with trying to take care of what I had to do.” Twilight told her student. Before anything else could be said Twilight’s cutie mark started to glow alerting everyone present that was in front of her. Seeing her cutie mark signaling her Twilight could only jump for joy and squeal in excitement. “This is fantastic! I’m once again being called on to help a friendship problem! Oh my gosh! I wonder who will be going with me this time and where is it going to be?!” Before Starlight or Spike could say anything there was a knock at the door causing Twilight to react. “I’ll get it!” Twilight immediately teleported to the front door leaving her two friends shocked for a seconded before shaking their heads and making the two of them head to the door. The Princess of Friendship had just arrived at the door to her castle, opening the door to great whoever it was and it was Apple Jack and Fluttershy, but was surprised to see a third pony with them and she made it known. “Spitfire?” Apple Jack and Fluttershy could see the surprised look on their friends face but decided to get to the heart of the matter and explain why Spitfire was with them. “Howdy Twilight, as you can probably see our cutie marks acted up and we came as quick as we could, but along the way we ran into Spitfire.” Apple Jack spoke up. “I was in the market getting some vegetables for Angel but then my cutie mark went off and I saw Spitfire coming my way.” Fluttershy spoke up to her friend. Twilight gestured for the three to come inside and when they did Spike and Starlight showed up and they were surprised to see who was here as well. “Apple Jack and Fluttershy, what is Spitfire doing with you?” Spike asked his friends. “That’s what we’re here to find out, since she said she needed to talk to Twilight and even said she should talk with us since it has something to do with Rainbow Dash.” Apple Jack said to the young dragon. Hearing this Twilight was wondering if this is why she and her friends were being summoned by the map and decided to lead everyone to the room that held it. “Let’s discuss this in the throne room and see if this is why the map is summoning us.” “What map?” Spitfire asked wondering what she was talking about. “You’ll see in a minute when we get there.” Starlight spoke up and began making her way to the throne room with the others following her. The five pony’s and little dragon soon reached the throne room to see the map glowing with the Cutie Marks of Twilight, Apple Jack and Fluttershy floating over the table and everyone, save Spitfire, was shocked to see where the map was showing the location. “The problem is here in Ponyville?” Fluttershy said in surprise. “Can somepony please explain what is going on and what the big deal is about this map?” Spitfire asked a little impatient. “That’s right you don’t know about this so I will explain it to you.” Twilight said to the captain of the Wonder Bolts. She then began to tell Spitfire about how the map reacted to when trouble aroused when there were friendships that needed help and they traveled to wherever the location was on the map, sending whoever it felt was best selected for the task at hoof. “Well that is pretty nifty, and since you guys are Rainbow Dash’s friends this will make things easier for us. At least I hope so.” Spitfire said after Twilight finished explain to her. “You said that you needed to talk to Twilight so what happen with Rainbow Dash? Did she get into a fight with the other Wonder Bolts?” Fluttershy asked. “No it wasn’t with anyone on the team, but instead it was with her parents and her little sister figure Scootaloo.” Spitfire told the shy pony. Once again Twilight and her friends were surprised as they never thought that Rainbow and Scootaloo would ever have a friendship problem with each other as the two sisters in all but blood. “What exactly happen with them?” Spike decided to ask since he had been quiet for a while. “Well it’s going to take a while so I suggest everypony sit back and listen as it will take a while.” Spitfire told the group before her. She then began to tell Twilight and her friends about how Scootaloo brought Rainbow Dash’s parents to the Wonderbolt Academy without giving Rainbow the heads up or even telling her about it since they wanted to avoid any civilians getting hurt like the time Lightning Dust was reckless. She then told them about how they were disrupting practice with a megaphone to get Rainbow’s attention with Scootaloo taking pictures, and then Spitfire told them about their behavior during the show, the autograph signing, the ribbon cutting ceremony, and the pictures they took with their fans. Spitfire then told Twilight and her friends about Rainbow Dash’s outburst toward her parents and even yelling at her younger sister figure, and the harsh words she said to her, leaving her in tears along with Rainbow’s own parents. Twilight and her friends stood in absolute shock as they couldn’t believe what they just heard from the captain of the Wonderbolts as none of them ever thought that Rainbow Dash would ever be that like that toward Scootaloo. Apple Jack was the first to break the silence. “You can’t be serious about that? I know Rainbow can come off strong an all but she wouldn’t be that harsh on Scootaloo.” “I know it is hard to believe but I heard everything when I was going to have a talk with Scootaloo and Rainbow Dash’s parents about their behavior. Though it didn’t help with me and the other Wonderbolts since we said things that most likely made it worst.” Spitfire admitted ashamed since she should have done something earlier to keep things from going too far. “I think that Twilight and I should go and talk to Rainbow Dash about this.” Fluttershy spoke up since she believed that if anyone could get through to her it was herself and the Princess of Friendship. “Actually Fluttershy I should go with you while Twilight speaks to Rainbow’s parents while Apple Jack talks with Scootaloo.” Spitfire said to the yellow Pegasus. “Why do you want to go with Fluttershy?” Apple Jack asked as to her it would make sense for Twilight to go since she was the most logic choice when it came to negotiating matters. “Because I went through something like Rainbow Dash did before when I was starting out in the Wonderbolts as well and it was with my father. I’ll tell you all when this is over but let’s just say it wasn’t one of my proudest moments.” Spitfire said to Apple Jack. Everyone could see that she had a sad look in her eyes and decided not to pry any further until the issue was resolved. “Well since Spitfire wants to go with Fluttershy, I’ll speak with Rainbow Dash’s parents while Apple Jack speaks with Scootaloo.” Twilight spoke up getting the attention of everyone. The farmer thought over her friend’s suggestion before nodding. “Sure thing Twilight I’m sure she is with my sister and Sweetie Belle at their club house.” “Then it’s settled. Let’s find them and see if we can fix this problem.” Twilight said to the group before her. Everyone around here nodded and went off to perform the task at hand. As for Spike and Starlight Glimmer the two were left alone with the young dragon deciding to ask a question. “So what should we do while there gone Starlight?” “I guess we can read the new books we got or play a few rounds or poker.” She suggested to her friend. “Eh what the hay, it’s not like we got anything better to do.” The young dragon said and both of them went off to get some snacks to enjoy with the game they would play.