//------------------------------// // 2. Waking Up // Story: My Little Dashie: Unbreakable Bonds // by mcb893 //------------------------------// I awoke again, this time in my room. At home. I looked around, I saw my picture with her on her 18th birthday that I had framed. I smiled and said; "Good morning Dashie." It had all been a dream. The blackness, the pain, everything. I looked over to my clock, 7:08. I had about an hour before I had to go to work. I threw my covers off of me and yawned. I walked over to my dream journal and began to write. I had so many journals now, my dream journal, my work journal, my personal journal, and my emotional journal to name a few. After finishing writing my dream, I began my shower and washed up. I sighed. I still wasn't used to how quiet it was without her. At first it was kind of nice, but now it just made a mockery of my loneliness. I had forgotten how horrible it had been to be alone ever since Rainbow Dash came into my life. As if that weren't bad enough, the constant loss of loved ones sent me into a depression, that was absolute torture to go through. But still, with everything going wrong for me, I'm glad things are good for Dashie. She's home, having fun with her friends, and not worrying about hiding herself. I smile as I imagine her drinking cider made by Applejack, laughing as they tell stories in the library. Eventually I come back to reality and finish my shower. I get dressed and prepare my breakfast. The same boring breakfast I have almost everyday. Toast, eggs, and orange juice. Same boring routine, different boring day.I turn on the news and prepare myself for the worst. ... "Dashie wake up!" Pinkie shouted with glee. RD moaned as she tried to fall back asleep. She didn't want her dream to end. "Come now Rainbow, you can't sleep forever you know. It's irresponsible!" Rarity said. Rainbow just moaned and let her friends talk. She wasn't getting up. Not even if... "Rainbow Dash, please wake up. The day won't be the same without you." Fluttershy said quietly. Rainbow opened her eyes and saw her fellow pegasus friend. Her eyes were delicate, and kind. She sighed. "Fine, I'm getting up." She said with a moan. "YAY! We're gonna have so much fun today! The sleepover, the play, the sweets... EEE! It just makes me wanna scream!" Pinkie said as she bounced all around. She let loose a joy filled shout, shaking a few books in the library. The other ponies covered their ears as Pinkie Pie screamed. Eventually Rarity just placed her hoof over her mouth. "No offense darling, but we get the point." She said. Rainbow shook her head as she yawned and stretched her wings. "Is Rainbow up yet?" She heard Twilight ask from outside. Not wanting the others to reply, Rainbow called out. "Yeah yeah I'm up." "Well hurry, Applejack is expecting us in a few minutes!" Rainbow sighed as she grabbed a brush. "You guys head outside, I'll be there in a second." She said. "Just be quick Rainbow Dash, we can't be late." Rarity said. "Whatever." Rainbow said in reply. Her friends could be annoying at times, but she still loved them like sisters. "Psst! Rainbow Dash!" Pinkie whispered. "What?" She asked. "I can tell you're upset, so I'll give you a few extra cupcakes this afternoon!" She whispered with a smile. Rainbow chuckled. "Thanks Pinkie." With that, Pinkie bounced out of the room. Rainbow smiled and shook her head as she brushed her mane. "So how'd you sleep?" She heard somepony say. She turned to see Twilight walking toward her, books in tow. Rainbow frowned. "Another dream about him?" Twilight asked. There was a sad and concerned look on her face. Rainbow sadly nodded. Twilight wrapped her forelegs around her friend and held her tight. "How bad is he?" She asked. Rainbow sighed as she remembered the sad dream. "He's suffering from depression Twi." She said with a shaky voice. Twilight released her as she sat. "Is he... Suicidal?" she asked with worry. Rainbow shook her head. "No, but he's not handling this well. Even a little after a year later." Rainbow sighed as a tear fell from her eye. Twilight wrapped her forelegs around her hurting friend. "He's just had such a hard life..." She said as she shook her head. "Don't worry. We'll find a way for you to see him again." Twilght said. Rainbow smiled and nodded as Twilight released her. "Come on. The others are waiting." Twilight said. Rainbow nodded, and the two mares walked outside, where the others waited excitedly.