//------------------------------// // Ch.1: The Pegasi In Blue and Yellow // Story: The Golden Falcon // by Blueelectric //------------------------------// 19 years later... Falcon Heart raced through the mountain air, flying fast towards a particular large mountain as the sun went down. She looked behind her to the falcon close behind. She laughed as she landed on the ledge. "Beat you again!" The falcon landed beside her. "You should do better next time, Stormy." He gave her an annoyed look. "You're just showing off, Fal." He smirked. "I'll beat you next time!" Falcon nudged him with her hoof. "In your dreams, little bro." She turned and trotted towards a large cave in the mountain. She paused to look at the view in front of her. She smiled as watched the setting sun. "Tomorrow's spring again." She said as she made her way into the cave. On one side of the cave was a large nest. On the other was a small pool of water. She walked over towards it and took a drink. "I'm glad it is," agreed Stormy. "I'm sick of all the snow and mice. I can't wait until the smaller birds comes back from migration." He drink from the small pool too. Falcon got up and settled in her nest. Stormy settled beside her. "You know, I missed Cliff and Swoop." They shared a sad glance. A few years ago, the falcon that gave her these powers, passed away. Heartbroken, Swoop stayed in her nest not wanting to eat or fly. Unfortunately, she joined her mate a few months later. The broken heart was too much. Cliff had told her that falcons don't have a longer life span than ponies. Falcon is sadden that she has a few years left with Stormy. She curled up around her adopted brother and went to sleep. Falcon was among other ponies, each of different types. She stopped to joke around with one. They both laughed and hugged. They then dared each other in a race. They took off flying, determined to beat each other. Other ponies were on the ground cheering for them. Falcon won. She turn around congratulate the other mare, even though she lost. They landed on the ground. A group of fillies surrounded them laughing excitedly. Falcon shot up awake, feeling a sense of longing. She had been dreaming of other ponies since she moved to these mountains. Every time she woke she had been wanting to join her own kind. But she can't leave Stormy. She suddenly remember those group pegasi, she saw not far from here. She nudge Stormy awake. "Wake up, you lazy bones." He yawn and look up at her. "You want to see those ponies again?" He gave her knowing look. She nodded. She flew out of the cave. She flew where she last saw them. She landed on a cloud above them. Stormy landed on her shoulder. There they were, all dress in blue and yellow. She discover these ponies last year. She was excited that she wasn't the only pony living in these mountains. She glanced at Stormy thinking something funny. "Remember last year when we saw that buff white one with the tiny wings?" He nodded his head. "I still can't believe how he manage to fly. There's no way he can lift his type of body with those wings." She giggled. "It's still impressive though." They watch as the ponies emerge from the buildings. They all line up as another pony appeared. She was brilliant gold with two shades of orange in her flame like mane. For some reason, Falcon thought she look familiar, but she couldn't put her hoof on it. The mare bark some orders and they took off with the mare in the lead. "Wow, they fly in impressive formation." She said in awe. They landed on some black stuff in the middle and took a drink of water. The place was on a mountain plateau, flat on top with rings and trees. Clouds surrounds it with large buildings on them. She notice a rainbow waterfall pour down from a cloud and into a stream below. The stream flowed through under a flat long gray rock. Different color flags surround the place. There are large holes on one side with a large regular waterfall pouring out of one. She spotted a rainbow mane Pegasus walking among them. She pointed her out to Stormy. "Hey, they got a new recruit." Stormy watch her in admiration. "What a colorful pony." She turn to her falcon brother and notice a love struck look on his face. "Stormy, stop looking at her that way. She's way out of your lead. Go find a female falcon." He look back at her. "I would, but they're not as pretty." Falcon rolled her eyes at him and return her gaze to the ponies. They golden mare walked up to greet the rainbow one. She talk with her for a few minutes and led her towards the gray path. Falcon can see the excitement in the rainbow one's eyes. The gold one paused and look both ways as the new recruit went right ahead. The golden one scowled and yank her back hard by her tail. Falcon noticed that she wasn't wearing a suit like the others yet. The rainbow one glanced up at her sheepishly as a few of them rushed by. They both look both ways one more time and head towards one of the buildings in the clouds. "I'm starving!" Exclaimed Stormy. He hopped off her shoulder and hover in front of her. "Do you want to head back with me." She gestured him to go ahead. "I'll be with you soon. I want to get a closer look at them." He nodded and flew towards his hunting grounds. "And bring me back an apple as well!" She shouted as she stared back at him. She took off and swiftly flew towards the plateau. She circled it trying to find someplace to hide. She spotted a large tree near the edge and quietly landed on the lower branch. She crouched on it as she watched the scene below. The golden mare trotted from the building and head towards the rest of her teammates. She heard her voice clearly this time. "Alright, everypony. You may all take a small break. But you'll be back here, got it?" They raised their hooves in salute. "Yes, Captain Spitfire!" She nodded in approval. "Good. Now get out of my sight." They flew off into one of the buildings. Falcon heard the mare sighed as she sat down. Falcon took that cue to leave and quietly landed on the ground. She slowly started to walk away. "Hey! Your not a Wonderbolt!" She froze as she heard someone shouted. She slowly turn and notice the mare was staring at her. Falcon Heart was still far away from the mare, so she must look like a speck. But the golden and white Pegasus can see her fair and square. The mare stand up and was walking towards her. She turn around starting to flee. "Wait, Falcon Heart?!" She look back and notice the staring at her with a look of shocked recognition. Falcon stared at her with confusion. "I'm sorry, do I know you?" The mare walked closer to her. "Its me, Spitfire. We were friends at the time we were fillies. Don't you remember? But then you and your parents went missing in that storm." She explained. "My mother thought you were dead. I thought you were dead." Her orange eyes were watering. "I'm sorry. But I don't remember you. I wish i did." Falcon said. Spitfire looked at her with a sad expression. She sighed. "I understand. You were just a small filly when you went missing. But I remembered you. I never forget about the filly with the unique feather patterns." "I have to go. There's someone waiting for me." She flew quickly away. She landed on the cloud she was on. She glanced back and noticed Spitfire staring into her direction. She noticed a tear running down the golden mare's cheek. She suddenly felt a pang of guilt. I'm so sorry, Spitfire. I truly wished I did. She turned around and headed back to her cave.