Nightwing got out of school and found Lyra and Bon Bon waiting for him. They both had big smiles on their faces. “Hello Nightwing. How was school today?” Bon Bon asked.
“School was great.” Nightwing replied. “Why are you smiling so much?”
“Well, you’ve been doing very well in school so Mama Bon Bon and I have both decided to reward you with a visit to the next Wonderbolts show!” Lyra then used her magic to hold up three tickets that she had been hiding behind her back.
Nightwing could not believe his eyes. He instantly jumped into the air and flew right at Lyra and Bon Bon, giving them both a big hug. “Oh thankyouthankyouthankyou!”
Lyra and Bon Bon both returned the hug. “I think he likes it.” Bon Bon said to Lyra with a smirk.
That weekend the three of them all took a train to Rainbow Falls for the show. Nightwing was literally jumping with joy as they entered the stadium. Not long after taking their seats the show began. “Mares and Stallions, fillies and colts. Please welcome the Wonderbolts!” The announcer said. The Wonderbolts then raced across the sky, leaving behind streaks of smoke that formed a rainbow.
During the show the Wonderbolts performed all sorts of feats, including making formations, flying through obstacles, and more. Rainbow Dash even performed a sonic rainboom.
After the show Bon Bon turned to Nightwing and asked “How would you like to go backstage?”
Nightwing’s eyes went wide with excitement. “Yes! Yes! Yes!” He replied.
“Bon Bon, how are we going to get backstage?” Lyra asked. “We don’t have backstage passes.”
“Just watch.” Bon Bon said with a wink and a smile. The three of them then left their seats and headed for the backstage area. A guard pony stood in front of the doors to the back. Bon Bon walked up to him and whispered into his ear. The guard nodded and stepped aside, opening the doors to the back.
“How did you do that?” Lyra asked Bon Bon.
“Working for the Canterlot government has its advantages.” Bon Bon replied.
Bon Bon, Lyra, and Nightwing all walked into the backstage area. Nightwing could not believe it. All around him were his heroes, the Wonderbolts. And standing right in the middle of the backstage area was his favourite Wonderbolt of them all, Soarin.
Rainbow Dash noticed Lyra and Bon Bon and approached them. “Lyra! Bon Bon! It’s great to see you again. Did you enjoy the show?”
“We had a wonderful time!” Lyra replied. “This whole trip has been a reward for Nightwing. He is just crazy for the Wonderbolts.”
“Hey, I know the feeling.” Said Rainbow Dash. She knelt down to Nightwing’s eye level. “I see that you’re still wearing that Wonderbolts hat I got you.”
“I never take it off. It’s my lucky hat.” Nightwing said. “Can...can you introduce me to Soarin? He’s my favorite.”
“Sure I can.” Rainbow Dash put her hoof around Nightwing and walked him over to Soarin. “Hey Soarin, I have a special fan that wants to meet you.”
Soarin looked down at Nightwing and smiled. “Hello there. What’s your name?”
Nightwing was so nervous that he stuttered as he talked. “My...my...name...name is...Nightwing.”
Soarin shook Nightwing’s hoof. “Nice to meet you Nightwing. Rainbow Dash tells me that you’re a big fan of mine.”
“I sure am!” Nightwing said with glee. “I have a plushie of you at home, plus posters, bedsheets, and pajamas! Will you sign my hat please?”
“Sure thing little buddy.” Soarin took Nightwing’s hat and wrote his name on it. “So, I assume that you want to be a Wonderbolt yourself when you grow up?”
Nightwing flapped his wings rapidly. “You bet I do!”
Soarin placed Nightwing’s hat back atop his head once he had signed it. “Well if you stay in school and work hard at it, then one day you will join our ranks.”
Nightwing lifted the hat so that he could have a better look at Soarin. “I promise that one day I will join you as a Wonderbolt.”
It was dark when Lyra, Bon Bon, and Nightwing returned to Ponyville. As Lyra and Bon Bon tucked Nightwing into bed, Lyra asked him a question. “So honey, did you have fun today?”
Nightwing smiled and nodded his head. “You bet! Today was the best day ever!”
“And you really want to be a Wonderbolt when you grow up?” Bon Bon asked.
“Yep! It’s my dream.” Nightwing replied.
“In that case you better get some sleep.” Lyra said. “Growing Wonderbolts need their rest.”
Nightwing let out a big yawn. “Okay. Goodnight mama Lyra, goodnight mama Bon Bon.”
Bon Bon and Lyra both kissed Nightwing goodnight. They then left his room and turned out the lights.
As Nightwing slept, he dreamed that he was a Wonderbolt. In his dream Nightwing soared above a massive crowd, pulling off fantastic stunts and amazing feats. Nightwing then flew higher and higher until he was well above the clouds. He then dove downwards, intending to pull off a sonic rainboom. As he gained speed, Nightwing could hear the fans chanting his name. “Nightwing! Nightwing! Nightwing!”
Nightwing was then awoken by Bon Bon gently tapping on his shoulder. “Nightwing, it’s time to wake up. Hurry or you’ll be late for school.”
Nightwing got out of bed and rubbed his eyes. He let out a sigh. “Someday my dream will be real.” Nightwing thought to himself.