Saving Whitespot

by ACPictures


Chapter 13 - The Value Lesson of Friendship

After the competition, the judges score their points. The crowd is going wild, anticipating the winner of the Olympic tournament—more cameras flashover. Whitepot and Twisty Light are standing on the stage surrounded by crowds of ponies. Scootaloo is standing behind Whitespot.

Scootaloo is hoping if Whitespot could win the competition. She wants to make Whitespot feel happy for all the training and confidence she gave her.

The announcer walks on the stage, holding the envelope. "Alright! And now the moment you have been waiting for. The winner of the Olympic championship is:

“TWISTY LIGHT!”

The crowd crowds wildly! Both Whitespot and Scootaloo are stunned but disappointed. The judges honor Twisty Light and her team to receive a 1st place medal of the Olympic Record. They place her over her neck.

Whitespot looks so proud of Twisty Light; at the same time, Scootaloo seems a little upset. She sighs disappointedly. She walks off. Whitespot looks back and notices she's gone. She follows her. 

As Scootaloo walks sadly away, Whitespot stops her. She says, “Hey!”

“I failed you. I'm sorry.” Scootaloo's one tear falls. She tries to look away from Whitespot.

Whitespot feels empathy. “No. You did not fail; you saved me! Even though I didn't win the competition, I feel happy to beat the record, like never before, and you make me happy. As long as we live, we can still be friends forever!” 

Scootaloo smiles. Whitespot hugs Scootaloo. Scootaloo walks away.

Whitespot goes to Twisty Light and says, “Nice job on a field! That was impressive!”

Twisty Light looks shocked. She begins to feel a little empathy too. “Thanks.”

Before Whitespot walks away, Whitespot determines to stand on Twisty Light. “Listen, I don't want to argue anymore. Competition has nothing to do for being famous or being the best at anything. It's all about friendship with great honesty and determination. Truce?”

Twisty Light nods. Both Twisty Light and Whitespot clack together for a high five with their hooves.

Twisty Light walks out and waves at her. So does Whitespot. Thistle finds Whitespot, and they start to chat with each other.

Scootaloo looks at Whitespot in the front entrance, smiling. She looks so proud and pleased with her friend or to herself. 

“You did pretty well, Scoot.”

Scootaloo is shocked. What she sees behind is a full-grown, rainbow-colored, figurative Pegasus pony. Her idol: Rainbow Dash. She is looking at her and smiling at her.

“Rainbow! But how d-did you- when- how- what-”

“Duh, I’ve seen you every day. I mean, you did pretty well to help with your little friend here. That was really impressive. You showed yourself the determination and wisdom of what is really important to your dedication. For a pony like you, you proved yourself with such bravery.”

Scootaloo is both speechless and blushing and says, “I knew I could do anything.”

“Yea, I knew you could. You know, Scootaloo, you reminded me of myself just like when I was your age. You see, I wasn’t that type of pony who was awesome or coolness. I was looking for some new ways to build up for myself. A pony that I know taught me something important: never give up, always be responsible. That phrase really means so much to me. And I knew that I could be the best flyer in all Equestria. The same way I was taught, the same way I taught you.”

Scootaloo looks so pleased with Rainbow Dash. At some point, Scootaloo is feeling a little down when she looks at her small wings.

“Hey, one day, kid, whatever happens to your wings, you’ll do even better than you ever imagined.”

Scootaloo feels empathy and sighs.

She looks at Whitespot and says, “Yea, I hope so. You see, for Whitespot, she could never be able to make it across without my help. Her sadness broke her apart from that she could never be confident. She will never be able to win the competition or break the record without my help. Her ability is a miracle. Even though her wings were gone, now she feels more confident, stronger, and more courageous than anypony else. All because I helped her. To her, she can do anything with or without her wings. Somepony, like her, will be able to find new ways to achieve better than ever, and also will make a difference. In fact, she reminded me of something that I never thought of before. Her characterization gives me the ability to be patient, think hard, and believe in myself. The way I taught her; the same way she taught me. She taught me that friendship could never have a little white lie to someone who has a secret from the inside. Always encouraging one another and building each other up, just as in fact you are doing. That really means so much to me. She proved that I’m the best at everything, even her...

And I knew what I had to do just that: saving Whitespot!”