//------------------------------// // Boom Time // Story: Born For Loyalty // by Admiral Q Ponyform //------------------------------// Luna was looking over scrolls. A surprising amount on the mare in question. So much yet so little on her. So intriguing. “So this is were you are Lulu.” I helped and jumped a bit before seeing my sister walked into my room. “You didn't come to dinner and was worried. You need to rebuild your strength.” She was right, a brushed a light blue piece of mane. She forgot what a normal mane was like till the elements were used on her. It was annoying at times. “Sorry sister, was preoccupied on some research.” Tia used her magic to take a scroll. I tried to grab it but failed. Tia looked at it. “Oh, why does Rainbow Dash interest you?” Tia asked. I looked away and answered. “Out of all the ponies in that town, she was the only one that didn't fear me. She even had the insolence to state why my Eternal Night was foalish idea.” ‘ And complemented my looks as Nightmare Moon.' I added mentally. “She even fought me to distract me from your student's plan. If course such a pony would interest me.” I glance at the scrolls. “And it seems you as well.” “Well Rainbow Dash is an interesting pony. Perform the Sonic Rainboom when only ten.” I gave my sister a smirk. “A move that took you a hundred years to do. Then haven't done since Cake Flanks.” Tia snorted and had the nobility arrogance look. “Just never saw the need not did I have the time since we started ruling.” “Or since you took that form.” “I like this form, makes me look motherly.” I snorted. “You have yet to be a mother. When I saw Cadance I thought you finally did it. Finally had a romp and had a daughter. Only for you to smite the idea with that dreaded word, ADOPTED. I believe she was amused by the whole thing.” “Yes.” Tia sighed. “She had too much fun with it. I fear I am part of her match making plans now.” “Well back on point, you take that form to equalize your weight.” I poke her flank with a hoof. She batted it away. “We all have our preferences. Anyway I will be seeing Rainbow Dash soon. The Young Flyers Competition is coming up and she has enter it.” “You know, she does have a rainbow mane and that is not a common thing.” I commented. My sister gave such a look and I laughed. It took her a second and joined in and hugged me. “I missed you sister.” She said. I nuzzled her. “And I you sister. Now get some rest.” She nodded and left as I went back to the scrolls on Rainbow Dash. And bat my annoying mane away…again. ********************** I was going through my routine. A hop off a cloud, fly close to the ground, fly through a row of trees, fly around some clouds causing them to spin, and now the finale. The Sonic Rainboom. I got air and began the dive. A cone soon appeared and I pushed harder. I was so close and….. I am paused in the air long enough to whine out a no before I was sent flying. Out of control flying is not fun. I hit something and crashed into something larger. The next thing I knew I was covered in books. With a groan I got out of the pile of books and saw Golden Oaks Library's inside and gave a bigger groan. “Sorry Twi.” “Is everypony okay?” The various voices giving their okays said that all but Fluttershy were here. The place was a mess but I barely saw it. I was extremely annoyed. Why couldn't I pull of the Sonic Rainboom? I did it as a filly but not now? She always got so close and then, Bam! Rejected. Why? Whywhywhywhy? Fluttershy Just arrived and asked if I was okay. “Yeah, I'm fine. Just got to go for now.” I took off not wanting to cause more damage to Twilight's home and took out my frustration on some clouds. They were enough so headed home and into my little gym and went at my punching bag. On my hind legs I kept jabbing at it with everything I had. I was fast and had power with each hit . I lost all track of time venting on the bag. Finally I have one last punch on that bag. I feel to all fours, panting and sweating. I stayed there by the still swinging bag for a few minutes catching my breath. I finally left my gym and drew a bath and rested my sore muscles. “Aaaaaaaahhhhhhh!” I said as I laid in the tub. When I was aware again the run water was cool and the sun was setting. With a sigh I got out and dried off. I then ordered pizza for supper and tried to get some sleep. Tomorrow was the competition and her finishing move wouldn't work. And she didn't know why. ************************* The next day I tried to keep my cool. Flutters was with me and I was grateful for that even if she sucks at cheering. I paced and then I heard Twi's voice. Looking I saw all my close friends with her in the balloon Ponyville has. I smiled at them then Pinkie gave me a heart attack by jumping out of the balloon. Then stood there like a pegasus would. “Pinkie how did you do that?” I asked confused. “I helped her Dash.” Twilight said as she stepped out of the balloon followed by the rest of the girls minus one. Before I could asked Twilight continued. “I found a cloud walking spell so we could be here to cheer you on.” That, that was touching. They came all this way for me. “Thanks, guys but where is Rares?” “Well I tried something on her before I found the cloud walking spell.” “Hello Dash darling.” I look up and to the left to see Rares. With butterfly wings that were like stain glass. It fits her. “Well since you're here might as well see my family. Follow me.” Soon I was knocking on the door to my parents place. The door opened and my mom was there who beamed at seeing me. “Dash!” She went and hugged me which I joined. She broke it off and smiled at me. “Here for the competition I bet.” “Got it in one mom.” I moved to the side. “These are my friends mom, Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, and you know Flutters.” She hugged them all. “Thanks for coming. I know my Dash is a bit worried about the competition.” “Mooommmm!” I whined. And of course she chuckles. “Now Dash, I know you too well. This is a big event and performance anxiety is a thing. Trust me I know so you got your friends and me supporting you.” “Thanks mom.” “What are mothers for. Now let’s get you all some snacks.” She headed for the kitchen. The girls got comfortable with Rarity hovering since she didn't have the cloud walking spell. Mom came out with snacks and drinks. One rainbow colored. I smirked. “Hey Pinkie, I got a special drink for you.” “Oooohhh!?” Pinkie was excited. I hoofed her the liquid rainbow and she gulped. She turned several colors before a shock look on her face and she raced to the kitchen and I heard the water turn on. “What did you give her Dash?” Applejack asked. I smiled at her. “Liquid rainbow, the most spicy stuff I ever encounter.” There was some chuckles from that. Pinkie returned with wide eyes. “Hoooootttt!” She said with a weaken voice. I chuckled more. “I know, you will be done in a few minutes, have a snack.” I brought the tray over to her and she took some crackers. “So where's Dawn and Dash's father?” Rarity asked. “Dawn is at school and my husband is at work. I have the day off. So I can be with you all to cheer my little Dashie on.” “Moooooooommmmmmm!” She had to call me that in front of my friends. Friends who were chuckling from it. I pouted….they chuckled more. After some small talk we left for the Clousdisem. The girls were bummed not seeing the weather factory and I promised another day. I was pumped for the competition. Till Rares got the attention of some ponies. When she got in the tight spot her wings shined and the surface below her was colored like her wings. One stupid pony suggested she compete in the competition. And she was all for it. I was not happy about that. Not. One. Bit. We are in the stadium and separate. Me and now Rarity head for the competitor's room. We were given numbers and I was given the dead last spot while Rarity was number seven. Rarity went to one 9f the dressing rooms to touch up. Meanwhile I waited and watched the others performed. With Princess Celestia in the audience. No prrssure! Rarity missed her spot so was skipped. When it got to my turn Rarity was finally done. Honestly, she looked better without the make up. The staffer told us we had to share since time was running out. I got into my starting position…..and I heard classical music play instead of my chosen music. God Damn it RARITY! I tried to go with my routine but the music messed up my rhythm and I was making mistakes. One almost cause a piece of cloud to hit Celestia. “Well, time to go for broke.” I climbed to prepare for Rainboom. Rarity was below me to a skylight move. But a notice some smoke before her wings burned away. She started her dive as three Wonderbolts also dived after Rarity. They got to her first but her panic Rarity managed to knock them out. I put on more speed. The ground getting closer. I kept pushing and felt a huge boost of speed and heard a boom behind me. With that speed I grabbed all four pony and skimmed the ground and I pulled up. Thanks to the speed I actually passed over the stadium before I could slow down enough to turn back and land. The first aid ponies rushed over to tend to them. Some pony was bringing down the ball on for Rarity. To my surprise Flutters was hopping and cheering in a loud voice….never thought I would see that. I go over to Rarity. “You okay Rarity?” I asked. “Oh yes, thanks to you Rainbow.” I nodded. Before our friends tackled hugged me. I closed my eyes and smiled at the affection. We broke up and guards appeared as well as a tall princess. She was smiling at us all. “A tremendous rescue Rainbow Dash. And I hereby name you the winner of this year's Young Flyers Competition.” “YES!” I cheered. My friends congratulate me on the win. And Rarity gave a friendship report. Something Twi did. The Wonderbolts showed up and I gave my goodbyes to my friends and spent the night with the. We got along well so better chances of one day joining them. All in all a good day. Two days later Rarity asked me to her house. She was made a lunch and had one of my favorite drinks instead of her usual tea. I was curious to what this was about. She and I are polar opposites so don't hang out much outside the group. “I called you here Dash to again apologize from my actions at the competition. I should have never entered it. I let my vanity take control.” “I forgive you Rares.” I gave her a pointed look. “But never do that again.” “I swear I won't darling.” “All I need to hear, now let’s finish this wonderful meal you made.” She nodded happily and we are a wonderful lunch with a better friendship as the results.