//------------------------------// // 10: Time to look to the future // Story: New Life // by LivingIsBoring //------------------------------// Chapter 9: Time to look to the future By rainbowscoots1 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 to 3 weeks had passed since the confrontation Scootaloo and Sweetie had with Rarity. During that period, Sweetie had managed to somewhat forgive her sister but she was still living with Scootaloo and Rainbow Dash. Scootaloo on the other hand still had hate to her fillyfriend's sister. Oh, boy, the hate she still had. No words could describe it. Nevertheless, they still carried on, living life the fullest, hanging out with AB while still getting issues from the usual bullies, but overall, life was starting to get better. Right now, the girls were all hanging out, including the fillies. Well, all apart from Rarity. "Why isn't Rarity here?" Applejack asked Rainbow sighed. "'Cause Scootaloo still hates her. Sweetie Belle has forgiven her, but I still think even she wants her sister to earn that trust and respect back." By now, the girls had gotten used to what had happened. They knew about Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo as well. All of them were happy that they finally "explored outside the norm" as Applejack put it when Apple Bloom ended up telling her about it. Twilight, like Dash, told them that she would happily help with any issues that the two should face. Fluttershy was happy for them and didn't really say anything else, but they didn't mind. Pinkie, as usual, threw a party for them and everything went well there. To the two fillies, it felt like a massive burden had been lifted off their shoulders now that everyone they cared out actually knew what was happening. ________________________________ Hours passed by, laughs were heard, stories were shared but in the end, they all had to go their separate ways. Well, it seemed that way at first... "Rainbow, can I walk you home?" Twilight asked. After everyone had left, apart from the CMC, who were going to stay over at Dash's tonight, Twilight and Rainbow chatted for a bit longer until they to called it a night. "Sure, Twilight." She rolled her eyes at her overprotective friend, although, She couldn't really talk, not with how protective she is over her friends and family. "Girls! C'mon! We're going back now!" She called to the fillies They soon heard a 'Coming!' from the distance and pretty soon, the five of them were walking back together. Twilight, bring her, decided to start a conversation again as they all walked on the route to Rainbow's cloud home. "So, Sweetie Belle, are you still finding it cool living with Scootaloo and Rainbow?" The white unicorn nodded with a smile on her face. "I mean, I know the reason why isn't great, but it's still awesome!" Scootaloo giggled at that. "What?" "It's just that last part, it sounds like something that I would say. Guess I'm rubbing off on you already." She teased with a grin. Twilight smiled at the pair. "Aww! You two are so cute together!" Both fillies blushed at that, especially since they knew Twilight was right. Apple Bloom giggled too. "They certainly are. I'm just glad everyone is accepting ya for being yourselves. After all, ya both deserve it after recently." "Yeah, to us, as long as you're both happy, that's all that matters," Rainbow said "Thanks, girls. Means a lot." Scootaloo said. Sweetie Belle smiled and thanked them all. They soon reached Rainbows. "Go on you three, in you go, I'll be there soon." The best friends nodded and went inside. Rainbow and Twilight just stood there for a moment before they embraced. "I know these past few weeks have been tough on you..." Twilight started. "But you've done an amazing job and you should be proud of yourself. You've allowed the girls to be themselves around people they care about. They don't have to hide away. I'm proud of you, Rainbow, we all are." Dash smiled in the embrace and held her closer. "Thanks, Twi. It's been a bumpy ride but things are getting better. I'm just glad they're both okay." "Me too. But don't worry, they've got all of us supporting them." Twilight soon pulled away and the pair had an affectionate nuzzle. "I'll see you soon, okay?" She whispered. Dash nodded. The pair then went their separate ways, with Dash walking inside and Twilight heading back home. Once inside, Dash made sure that Tank was okay, before going to check on the girls. She knocked twice before opening the door. "It's just me, wanting to see how you guys were doing." She said. The girls were all sat on the bed, playing a board game that Scootaloo had. "We're just finishing this game then going to bed." "Alright then, night you three." "Night, Rainbow!" They replied before they saw her shut the door. Rainbow then headed off to bed. Meanwhile, the Crusaders finished up their game and get ready for bed. ________________________________ "I wonder what Rainbow and Twilight were talking about?" Scootaloo thought aloud. "They did seem touchy with each other. More than normal." Apple Bloom noted Sweetie Belle shook her head. "It doesn't matter. Besides, if something is going on, I'm sure we'll be told one day." The fillies then went to sleep for the night, wondering what Rainbow and Twilight were doing and what it meant.