//------------------------------//
// 25. Warming up with Lorna Lamb 
// Story: EqG Tales: Enchantimals Edition 
// by Brian Sheil 
//------------------------------//

At her house, Rainbow Dash is very upset about something that happened at a soccer game recently. One of her opponents got in her way, and used his power to knock her down so he can score. After the goal, he belittled her. He told her that she should be benched for the rest of the game.
That moment got Rainbow Dash worked up. She’s now afraid to get onto the field again.
“Rainbow.” Her father, Hothoof called out. “Are you all right?”
“No.” Dash sobbed. “That big bruiser really brought me down. I’m starting to worry about using my best moves. He’ll read them, and brutalize me.”
Tears dripped down her face. Rainbow Dash doesn’t know what to do.
“Maybe this special coach I invited might help you.” Hothoof said as he turned to call someone. “You can come in, Lorna.”
In steps a white skinned girl with poofy white hair, small ears sticking out, and a black nose.
“Lorna Lamb!” Rainbow gasped. “The athletic girl from Harvest Hills.”
“Hello, Rainbow Dash.” Lorna greeted.
“I figured that with Lorna’s help,” Hothoof explained, “you’ll get your groove back.”
“You think so?” Dash wondered.
“I do.”
Lorna picked up a soccer ball. “Come on, Rainbow. We have training to do.”
Later, at the athletic park, Rainbow Dash and Lorna Lamb train for another soccer game coming up. Lorna is at a goal ready to block Rainbow’s shot. Just when she was about to kick, she stopped and fell to her knees.
“Rainbow!” Lorna gasped.
Lorna rushed over to see the athletic girl, shivering with fear.
“What happened?” Lorna asked. “You froze.”
Rainbow looked at Lorna with wide eyes. Later, Rainbow sat on a bench as Lorna hands her a bottle of water.
“Sorry, Lorna.” Rainbow said sadly. “That moment came back to me.”
“You can’t let that moment rule your life, RD.” Lorna suggested. “I’ve heard that you came back from slumps like this before.”
Rainbow was surprised to hear that. “You did?”
“Correct, my spectrum haired friend. You are one of the best players the Wonderbolts ever had. You can’t let one moment rule over you.”
A sheep came over to be near Rainbow Dash. 
“Hi, Flag.” Rainbow said. She pets the sheep who bleated happily. “I guess you think I’m awesome too.”
“Flag has faith in you.” Lorna said happily. “And, so do I.”
Feeling a little relief, Rainbow stood up, and picked up a soccer ball. “Let’s get back to work.”
Lorna smiled as she and Rainbow went back to the field. A few days later, Rainbow Dash seemed to be back on her game. Even the brute who gave her trouble was impressed. Seems like he was wrong about her. On the sidelines, her team cheered as Spitfire turns to Lorna and Flag, who were watching with the team.
“Good work helping Rainbow, Lorna.” Spitfire praised. “Some time with you and Flag is just what she needed.”
“Her skills have definitely improved, Spitfire.” Lorna said.
As soon as Rainbow scores a goal. Everybody cheered for her.
“Boo-ya!” Spitfire and Lorna cheered as they high fived each other. Rainbow Dash is definitely back on track.