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// Rubies In Her Eyes 
// Story: Cutie Mark Crusaders: Romantic Despair 
// by Killing Kisa 
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This was it! Last year of high school! It was so exciting! And best of all? Scootaloo got to spend their final year together with Sweetie Belle and Apple Bloom! The three had big plans this year, with Apple Bloom looking into home building and Sweetie had dreams of singing all over Equestria. Her voice was a godsend! It would be a crime to keep her precious voice from the rest of the world.

But, that meant leaving her friends behind in Ponyville. The three agreed to do as much as they could together before anything drastic happened, but time goes by fast. And, to be honest, Sweetie wasn't the only mare planning to hop across the globe. With dreams of being an awe-inspiring daredevil, that meant Scootaloo had to prepare for the worst as well.

But if she could have it the way she wanted? Scootaloo would stay in Ponyville forever, just herself, Apple Bloom, and Sweetie Belle. Truth be told, Scootaloo has had the biggest crush on Sweetie Belle for a while, but... she was afraid to say anything. She never wanted to risk ruining the friendship the three once-proud blank flanks had worked so hard to achieve.



Early in the morning, Scootaloo rides into the hallways on her trusty scooter with her friends running beside her; Scootaloo laughing at any time passerby would give them a dirty glance or even a scoff. As the trio trailed into the cafeteria, Scootaloo caught sight of Ruby and gave her a wink. 

"So, any plans for the weekend?" Sweetie asked

"Plans? The week just started," said Apple Bloom, sounding astonished by the question. 

Meanwhile, Scootaloo laughed and answered, "Of course I do! I've got a gig going this weekend."

"As do I," added Sweetie Belle, "The Luxury Lounge at Manehattan wants me to entertain guests."

"You're going all the way to Manehattan this weekend?" Scootaloo sounded disappointed. And Sweetie just nodded.

Scootaloo frowned and whined, "Aww, guess that means you won't be able to see me defy death."

"No, but I'm sure Apple Bloom will go and you could always invite your marefriend." Sweetie tried to reassure her.

"Yeah!" shouted Apple Bloom, "Ah'd love to go see ya shows. Always do."

"Thanks Bloom," Scootaloo smiled and continued to lead the gang to the cafetteria.