"So, you were once an arsonist?" Diamond Tiara asks as she's drinking coconut juice.
"Yea. Before then, I was training with my sister to become a Wonderbolt. The Wonderbolts dropped me before seeing my full potential. They got to witness my sister's potential and went with her," Fire said, tossing more wood into the small fire he made during the late night.
"So, what made you become an arsonist?"
"Well, after being let go by the Wonderbolts, I tried to apply myself to the Royal Guard. They denied my chance to show my full potential. No matter how hard I try, someone else gets the opportunity to present and get accepted. That's when I cursed Celestia's name and, burn the Royal Guard Training Facility."
"How were you able to burn that down?" Diamond intriguingly asks.
"Well," Fire chuckles. "I have a unique ability to create fires by flying at fast speeds. Using enough friction from flying low atmospheres, I create enough spark to create a fire hazard."
"When your left wing heals, can you show me a demonstration?"
"I tried to do that after I escaped my bonds from the dreaded Starlight Glimmer, I wind up crashing into a tree, and breaking my left wing. I've been stuck on this island for four months now."
"Have you tried swimming?"
"Can't swim. Also, we're near shark-infested waters. I would hate to be a free meal for them."
"Darn," Diamond pouts. "So much for my idea of swimming away. So, who is this Starlight Glimmer?"
"The light pink unicorn who owns a village. An equality village. Before having my cutie mark stripped away by the dreaded executioner, I scorched her crops and trees. Right after I burned the Royal Guard Training Facility, I swore to destroy everything that Celestia cherish in her land. Who would have known that the one pony I messed with would take something precious away from me," Fire sighs heavily.
"Funny that you called her the executioner, that's what I called her."
"Two minds think alike," Fire sits down.
"Yea," Diamond nods.
"So, you were rejected by the Royal Guard as well?"
"My story is different than yours."
"I'm listening."
"I didn't go to the Royal Guards willingly. I was forced there by my father as a punishment."
"Ah, The other Royal Guard facility for troubled ponies. So, what got you in that program."
"Do you like gossips?"
"Yea. I find them hilarious. Even if you were to stretch the truth."
"So, three of my classmates created a new title called Gabby Gums. Those three classmates of mine are known as; Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo. They started creating minor gossips before it got bigger and better. I was chief of operations during that time or some other title. I forgot which was it. Gabby Gums became my bread and butter. Then, Apple Bloom and her friends wanted to quit, they wanted to change the pace. I said no. They kept writing their stories until they were caught and exposed. When they wanted to stop, I gave them an offer they couldn't refuse."
"Let me take a guess; you had dirt on them?"
Diamond Tiara chuckles. "You darn right, I did!" Diamond Tiara continues her tale of the Gabby Gums. She explains in full detail of the aftermath and her unfortunate downfall. She starts feeling sad and angry about how everypony treated her, the story she tells last for a half-hour.
"Wow, the town punished you more than they punished themselves. If it helps, I'll be happy to get revenge against those who betrayed you."
"Really?" Diamond Tiara eyes beamed with happiness for the first time in a long time.
"Sure. I'm still on my vengeful wrath against those who disapprove of me before seeing everything I have."
"Thank you, Fire Flier!" Diamond shouts happily.
"Ah, you're welcome."
"So, how are we going to escape the island?" Diamond asks.
"Well, my boat was totaled and, I had to use the remains to make my fires every night. Your boat is in better condition. Tomorrow, we'll make some oars and get off this island."
"Where would we go to?"
"For now, my sister's place."
"You're sister's place?" Diamond questions out of concern.
"She abandoned it before moving to Cloudsdale."
"How long she abandoned it?"
"Three years to be exact."
"So, uh, do you have friends that can help us?"
"I do. I'm part of an underground cult. Ponies who are rejected by others in the world. We can use you as another member."
"Count me in. Anything to get back at the executioner and, my dad. More importantly, those three savages that work with Starlight Glimmer."
"Together, we will rule a new Equestria."
The two laugh sinisterly for a while before going to sleep. The next day, Fire Flier and Diamond Tiara are breaking down some wood from the trees and try their best to make oars for navigating the waters.
"So, how long you think it's going to take?"
"At least half a day. If I didn't break my left wing, three hours at minimum without causing a fire."
The two get on the boat and leave the small island. Hours have gone by as it's starting to get dark. Diamond Tiara starts to getting sleeping as Fire Flier continues to row. He sees the house from the distance.
"Hey, kid. We're almost there."
Diamond Tiara rubs her eyes to see the house. She becomes excited and hungry.
"So, where are we?"
"Southern borders of Baltimare. Far away from the city. We'll be safe for a while."
After a few minutes, Fire rows the boat onto shore. He and Diamond Tiara gets off the boat and stretch. Fire Flier leads the way to the house and opens the door, allowing Diamond Tiara to enter.
"Wow, there are tons of Wonderbolt posters on the walls," Diamond said as she gazes around the house.
"My sister and I loved the Wonderbolts. Now, I hate them with every fiber of me," Fire said as he goes into the pantry. "Hmm, canned corn has another two months before it expires. Same with the canned beans and carrots. Hey kid, you want corn, beans, or carrots?"
"Corn will do until we get real food!" Diamond said.
"Give it time to get real food around these parks," Fire mutters to himself.
Diamond Tiara takes off her Royal Guard uniform. She found a gold tiara in a closet and puts it on.
"Meh, it'll do for now. Until I get mine back in Ponyville," Diamond goes to the kitchen.
"Here you go, kid," Fire gives Diamond a bowl of corn to eat.
"The house doesn't have much food. I'll go to town tomorrow to get a fresh supply for the week."
"Alright, then," Diamond said as she chows down on the corn. "I have to ask. Who is your sister?"
"Spitfire. Spitfire is my sister."
Diamond Tiara eyes widen in shock as she stopped eating. She looks at Fire Flier.
"You heard right; Spitfire is my sister. Someday, I'll burn what she built all those years ago."