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// Chapter 15: The Soccer Game 
// Story: A Place in Equestria III: Lost in Another World 
// by GoebelTron 
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The next morning, the girls stood by the statue waiting for Fluttershy to arrive, until they suddenly saw her coming and holding Thomas in her arms as he was feeling slightly sleepy as he rested himself on her shoulder and hung his arms out by her back. “Is he alright?” Sunset asked. “Umm... sorry we’re late. Poor little Thomas had trouble waking up this morning,” Fluttershy explained, gently patting and rubbing his back. “He couldn’t sleep halfway during the remainder of the night after he had that bad dream, so I may have let him sleep with me.”

“Poor darling,” Rarity said, softly stroking his hair with her fingers without waking him. Thomas suddenly woke up, and then he saw the girls smiling warmly at him. “Hi,” he said. “Hello, darling. Are you feeling alright?” Rarity asked sweetly. “A little bit, but I’m still tired,” Thomas said. “Don’t worry, buddy. Just be glad you’re okay,” Rainbow Dash said, and then Applejack gave Thomas a apple cinnamon nutri-grain bar for him to eat. “Thank you,” he said. “Anytime, sugarcube. Just didn’t want ya to come over on a empty stomach,” Applejack said. Suddenly, the bell rang for first period and they went inside.

“Good news, guys. Today’s another scheduled soccer game against the Crystal Prep Shadowbolts,” Rainbow Dash said in excitement. “A soccer game?” Rarity asked. “Well, I suppose we have time for that,” Sunset said. “And if you want, darling, you can sit with whoever you want,” Rarity said sweetly. Thomas nodded and then they continued to walk over to class.





When the first 3 periods ended, they heard a voice over the loudspeaker. ”Attention students, this is Vice Principal Luna. Any students signed up for the soccer team please report to the soccer field outside at once, and those who are interested to watch the game may come join as well. Thank you.” The students started to head out to the soccer field, and then the girls, including Thomas went to go join, but they saw Rainbow Dash in her soccer uniform, consisting a white t-short with yellow and blue sleeves, blue shorts, blue high socks, and blue soccer shoes.

“Hey, girls! Glad you can make it!” Rainbow Dash said excitedly. “Hope you do a great job out there,” Fluttershy said. “Yes, and please do be careful,” Rarity said. “Relax! You’re looking at an all-star pro soccer player,” Rainbow Dash said, and then she saw her teammates calling for her. “Now, if you’ll all excuse me, I have to get warmed up.” Rainbow Dash then went over to her teammates while the girls went to the bleachers. Before she could go, Rainbow Dash gave Thomas her jacket, “Just something to keep you warm in case you get cold.” Thomas nodded, and then after giving her a hug around her waist, he went with the others.

After they sat down, Thomas was placed on Rarity’s lap for comfort, and was snug and warm underneath Rainbow Dash’s jacket. “How long will it take?” Thomas asked. “Just a few more minutes, sweetheart. But don’t worry. You’ll see her in action soon,” Sci-Twi said. “Okay,” Thomas said. “Why don’t you lay back, darling? I’ll hold onto you,” Rarity said, and then Thomas turned around and then laid his head on her chest, and folded his arms in fetal position and hugged his Snuggle Bear teddy. Rarity then wrapped her arms around him so she can hug him comfortably and then she rested her chin on top of his head, and rested her hands on his shoulder and backside. “Oh, game’s starting!” Pinkie Pie said in excitement, and then they watched the game. Thomas then cheered for Rainbow Dash in happiness while sitting on Rarity’s lap.

After a few minutes of seeing Canterlot High and Crystal Prep scoring a few goals, but end up with 3 to 5 for Canterlot High, and that they won, the students went back inside to get ready to go home. “Some game, huh?” Sunset asked. “Ya said it,” Applejack said, and then they saw Rainbow Dash walking over, until Thomas ran over to hug her. “Nice job winning,” he said. “Thanks, little buddy,” Rainbow Dash said, and then ruffled his hair. “Why don’t we go back inside and get cooled off?” The girls nodded in agreement and then went back inside to get some air from the air conditioning.

“Auntie Sunset? Can I be alone for a while?” Thomas asked. Sunset nodded, and then he walked off by himself. “Guess he’s still homesick,” Fluttershy said. “No. He probably needs some privacy,” Sci-Twi said.