//------------------------------// // 3. A Secret Best Told // Story: The Scoot of My Life: Sisterhooving // by epicdonus1123 BOT //------------------------------// Chapter 3 As they were talking, Cheerilee decided to but in. She demanded them to pay attention to the board, and not to themselves. The three just sat there, thinking about all the things they could do with their sisters. Then Scootaloo remembered that the Sisterhooves Social was coming up in a few days. She just couldn't wait to win that trophy for them to enjoy together as sisters. She then thought about Rainbow a bit more. Why was she so interested in doing the Sisterhooves Social? Was it the trophy or something else? These questions pondered through Scootaloo's head for a couple of minutes. She could just want to spend time with me, she thought. She'd never expect that Rainbow would be entering the Sisterhooves Social just to hang with her little champ. Then, Cheerilee picked on Twist to answer a question. "Twist, what is one half times two thirds equal," she asked. "That's easy, Miss Cheerilee. The answer is obviously two sixths," she replied. "I was looking for one third, but two sixths is equal to one third. Good job Twist," stated Cheerilee. She then returned to the board for another lesson. The CMC were all dying of anxiety, both inside and out. They just couldn't wait to spend time with their sisters, especially the other two. Applebloom and Sweetiebelle wanted to see how good Rainbow and Scootaloo would work together as a team. Scootaloo's anxiety, though, was mixed in with fear. She thought about Rainbow's reputation as a winner. She didn't want to embarrass Rainbow in front of her other fans. Scootaloo just hoped that everything would turn out all right and that they'll win. Rainbow is an atheltic pony, after all. She'll do just fine with Rainbow by her side.When school was over, the tired Cutie Mark Crusaders went off their seperated ways, but to be rejoined tomorrow. Scootaloo repeatedly flapped her wings in preparation for liftoff. She then lifted up and dashed towards the house, expecting nothing different. At the house, she didn't see Rainbow anywhere in sight. She searched throughout the house to find her. Where could've she gone at this time of day? While searching for her, Scootaloo spotted a note that was placed on the coffee table, with her name on the top of it. The wee note was written in black ink. It read, Dear Scootaloo, I went off to Canterlot with Applejack and Rarity and all them. We had to go leave for some important business that needs to be taken care of. Before I left, I went shopping and bought some more food and drinks. You know how to work the PBOX and TV, so don't worry about those. I might not return in time for the Sisterhooves Social, but don't be to down. When I return, I promise that we'll have some good, old fun. XOXO, Your big sister. She was alarmed that something was more important to Rainbow than the Sisterhooves Social. What could it be though? Could she have gone off to a Wonderbolts meeting? Was she helping the Princess with something important? These questions and more raced through Scootaloo's mind for hours. How could Rainbow not told her in the first place. In the meantime however, she decided to make herself dinner and give herself a shower. After the shower, she dried off and went to the living room, like she did the first time. Fully dry, she sat down on the couch and watched TV. She was instantly getting bored and excited every now and then.. She didn't even know why she was either. Was it the fact that Rainbow was gone, or was it the fact that she was still hungry? She decided to go and fetch a snack out of the cupboard. She sat down and started to chew it down. However, it wasn't enough to satisfy her loneliness. She then thought, the cure to being alone is having people over....duh. She locked the door on her way out and glided down to Ponyville. She immediately stopped by Sweet Apple Acres to invite Applebloom. She happily accepted it and trotted to the barn to help Granny Smith with some apple pies. Scootaloo then trotted over to Carousel Boutique and invited Sweetiebelle. She also happily accepted the invite and came with her. Scootaloo was overwhelmed by Sweetiebelle and Applebloom's quick responses. She knew that they'd say yes, but not so quickly. "So Scootaloo, what's on your mind," asked Sweetiebelle. The only thing on her mind was the Sisterhooves Social and Rainbow Dash. "Oh..uh..nothing," was all she could say. "Well i guess that's good to hear." "Hey girls, who here else is hungry," said Scootaloo, nervously to change the subject. "I ain't. I ate a few apples before ya got to th' barn," stated Applebloom. "Yeah, I had some snacks from the pantry at my house," responded Sweetiebelle. Scootaloo was worried because she ran out of stuff to talk about. She didn't want to bore them to death. She didn't think she was that boring. Was she? On their way to Scootaloo's, they stopped by the library to see if Twilight Sparkle would do a spell for the other two to float on clouds. "Are you sure, you two," she asked. "We're as sure as a fresh apple," spoke Applebloom. Sweetiebelle just sat there, watching Twilight charge up her horn. For someone with that magical ability and at that age, she felt overwhelmed and inspired. She didn't think that Twilight would instantly become her hero. Twilight then shot the spell to the eager little fillies. They knew that they could now walk on clouds for a few days, but they didn't really feel any different. "Thanks Twilight," and with that, the three troublemakers went off. While Scootaloo was carrying the two to her house, Sweetiebelle and Applebloom were having an argument on who'll get their cutie mark first. "I'm gonna get mine in dancing," argued Sweetiebelle. "Nah-uh. You stink at dancing," exclaimed Applebloom. "Nah-uh." "Ya-huh." "NAH-UH," Sweetiebelle's voice was getting louder. "YA-HUH," shrieked Applebloom. Her voice was now even louder than Sweetiebelle's. Scootaloo was actually secretly laughing at the two, for they don't need to fight over cutie marks. They do that everyday, she now realized. When she finally got to the house and opened the door, the other two just went at it even more. While the two were bickering, she decided to but in and have some fun. "Both of you quit arguing, sheesh. Besides you're both wrong, because I'll get mine first," stated the devilish orange filly. She wanted to see how the other two would respond to such an insult. "Why are you so confident that you'll get yours first, and what are you so good at, Scoooalooo," rudely asked Sweetiebelle. "Something that you're not good at," joked Scootaloo. Applebloom and Sweetiebelle were furious, throwing tantrums and screaming at each other. This was the most hilarious and embarrassing scene that the young Pegasus has seen all day. It hasn't been this funny in their relationship, since....ever! Eventually, the stubborn Sweetiebelle and annoyed Applebloom got the joke and moved on. Then the CMC started to play video games, but after a hour of agonizing losing, Sweetiebelle just threw the controller and gave up. She kept complaining that they were cheating and that her controller was broken and that the game was childish and a bunch of other excuses, strangely resembling Rarity. She walked over to the couch and sat down for a quick nap. After a few minutes of mind-numbing noises, she miraculously fell asleep. Applebloom and Scootaloo just continued playing, what they thought, the best game ever, strangely resembling Applejack and Rainbow in their competitive ways. Applebloom caught on to it very quick, and then gave a quick smirk. "Hey Applebloom, why are you making that stupid face," inquired Scootaloo. "Oh...it's nothing... and hey! This is my only face. It's not like I can switch faces," she strangely replied. "Exactly," came from that smart-mouth Scootaloo. It offended Applebloom so much, that she tackled Scootaloo to the chair. Sweetiebelle was still fast asleep. "Take that back!" "What if I don't wanna," she replied. "I'll make you then," that was more than enough to convince Scootaloo to apologize and give Applebloom a hug. Sweetiebelle is still taking her unbreakable, unwakeable sleep. The two younger fillies just laughed it off and continued with their lives. In the meantime, Rainbow is at a conference with the other girls. "Greetings Twilight and her friends. You are wondering why I summoned you here in Canterlot," which was on everypony's mind. She continued,"....Well there has been a robbery reported in Fillydelphia," everypony gasped,".... we need two of you to go to Fillydelphia and investigate on what's happening. Also, before you leave, there has been another one reported. The robbery was reported in, dare I say it, in Ponyville," once again everypony gasped. Robbery hasn't been committed in years. It would be super unlikely that two would happen so close to each other. "But Princess, how come none of us heard about it," asked Twilight. "Because, my faithful student, the robbery wasn't reported to the media, so that innocent, civilized ponies wouldn't panic and flee the poor town," she responded. Applejack, Rarity, and especially Rainbow were afraid that their sisters might of been attacked or stolen... or worse in the burglary. "That is why I need the rest of you to go back to Ponyville and stop the burglar from anymore robberies. Do I make myself clear," demanded the Princess. They all agreed that she was clear and went down the hall. They stood there and discussed on who'll go to Fillydelphia and who'll go back to Ponyville. "I need to go back and protect my little sister. She is the most precious gem that I own after all," stated Rarity. "Yeah me to, I can't lose my little apple," agreed Applejack. Rainbow thought how cool it would've been to go to Fillydelphia before Rarity and Applejack spoke about their sisters. Now all she wanted to do is protect Scootaloo. "Yeah me three. Losing my little champ, is like losing a race I intended to win," finally decided Rainbow. With those three back home in Ponyville, who else was going to come with them? But obviously one pony was about to ask to stay in her comfy hometown and not go to an unvisited city. "Um...if it isn't too much trouble, can I stay in Ponyville? I heard that Fillydelphia is really big and that you could get lost easily. Plus, I have to watch over my little animals, or they will get injured, so can I," quietly asked Fluttershy. "Of course Fluttershy. It'll be some much fun with me and Twilight. We get to see the Hooveden and Friendship Hospital and the Fillydelphia City Hall and and," Pinkie was cut off, by Twilight. "Okay, so me and Pinkie are going to Fillydelphia and the rest of you are staying in Ponyville? Ai if yes, Neigh for no," announced Twilight. "AI," agreed everypony. The teams went their ways. Just as agreed, Twilight and Pinkie went on the next train to Fillydelphia, while Fluttershy, Rainbow, Applejack, and Rarity started off to home in the train they just got on. The whole ride home, the three big sisters thought about what they're going to say to their little apple, gem, and champion. They were discussing that it'd be the best for them to know about it. Secretly to herself, Rainbow thought about what to say to Scootaloo, and she finally played it out. She always thought that she would run away, but this time, she just hoped to Luna that Scootaloo wasn't going to overreact and run away. To be continued......