*Spa Day*
Sonic awakens the next morning contemplating the previous night’s events as well as finding Rainbow Dash asleep next to him; latching onto his right arm. Sonic then wakes the mare and asks why she’s in his bed. Rainbow Dash attempts to pass it off as her just sleep-waking and that it was only a coincidence that she ended up there. Sonic then calls the mare out. She then emits that she wasn’t sleepwalking and joined him of her volition. And then goes on to why. Explaining that she didn’t like how things ended the night before and wanted it resolved to be the very first thing she did when she woke up the next day. Sonic then jokes and asks if that means showering right before and using his shampoo. Dash states that she was out of her own and that it would have been gross for her to jump into Sonic’s bed after just working all day.
Before Sonic can make another joke regarding Dash's word usage. She cuts him off as goes on about how she feels about him. That she’s unsure how she would approach something like this. Since she’s new to this. This is mainly due to her putting all her attention and focus into improving her performance and skill. So that she can join the Wonderbolts. Stating that she’s worried that anything outside of her regiment might make it hard for her to focus. She then asks if Sonic would feel less of her if they kept things casual. But then immediately backtracks her statement upon realizing the implications of what she just said. Then gets annoyed that Sonic didn’t crack any jokes. Since (she believed) it meant that he wasn’t listening. However, to her surprise, he remained silent. Since it was something she wanted to say but had trouble saying it.
However, before things then progress further. A loud knock is heard at the mare’s door. She at first states that they should just ignore it and that if it’s important. They'll come back later. But then she hears the familiar voice of her mother. Asks why she’s not answering the door and that she knows she’s home. Dash panics and hides under the cover, but then realizes it would only make things worse. She then decides to hide sonic, only to barely hide him under the covers at times as her mother peaks into her window. And asks why she isn't answering the door. Dash unconvincingly states that she was sleeping. To which her mother comments that she can see someone else under the covers and that her colt friend shouldn’t be hiding.
But before Dash can explain, her mother cuts her off. Adding that her father is here too and that she should go see them. Since they came a long way to seeing her. Dash reluctantly agrees and her mom flies off. Sonic comments on how Dash's mom is a bit noisy, but then asks why she thinks Dash and him are a thing. To which Dash replies that mentioned getting a roommate and her mom instantly assumed it meant she got a colt friend. The mare then offers to go meet her folks first and attempt to clear up any misunderstanding. While also asking Sonic to come down after hopefully the confusion has been cleared up. He agrees and cleans himself up a bit before heading downstairs to meet Dash's parents.
A/N: There was going to be mention of how everyone in Cloudsdale thought she was into mares. Due to a rumour being spread about her. By a stallion, she turned down a date when she was younger. Wasn’t sure if this would have worked or just added another layer of confusion to the story
Upon his arrival downstairs he’s greeted with a very enthusiastic glomp from Dash's mom who reveals that she’s a huge fan of his and that she didn’t know her daughter was dating the hero of Equestria. Before Sonic can correct the mare. She’s pulled away by Dash’s dad who states that it’s rude to tackle guests. But then goes on a tangent on how he admired his speed and asks Sonic if he’d be able to teach him how to go that fast.
Dash then cuts in and states that the two aren’t dating and that learning to go that fast requires a lot of training and that they may not be able to handle it. To which her mom replies that means Dash hasn't figured it out either. Things then calm down as the huge misunderstanding is resolved. It’s then revealed that Dash's dad used to be a Wonderbolt and that Dash wanted to follow in his footsteps and become a high ranking officer like he was. While Dash's mom was part of the support team and that’s how they met.
Eventually, Dash's parents leave and bid the two farewell and then ask when they can expect grand fouls from the two. Revealed that they didn’t listen to Dash when she stated that they weren’t dating.
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Things then shift to Twilight and Blaze training at the quarry. With Twilight attempting to land a strike on the feline but is unable to. Due to the feline's speed and the mare’s weak output of her fire blasts. Blaze takes notice of this and asks the mare to demonstrate several variations of her use of pyrokinesis. The mare complies and uses several variations. The last being infused with her magic. Inadvertently blasting a giant hole in the cliffside. Blaze applauds the mare and states that due to her unique magic abilities. It would be optimal for her to use both her pyrokinesis abilities alongside her magic. Since when used together they pack a massive punch that neither is possible when used separately.
The two return to sparing, but Twilight is chastised for holding back. And is asked to at least put the effort into her attacks. It’s then that Blaze explains how defensive use of pyrokinesis works and that if used properly the one using it is untouchable. Since they’re covered in flames and not many are immune to them and tend to stay back. Twilight takes this advice and hits Blaze with a complicated spell that takes the feline off guard. Which allows Twilight to gain the upper hand. She ends up spearing the feline in the abdomen. Incopasitationg her, or so she thought. Just as she believes she’s victorious. She’s throttled to the ground by a very enraged Blaze. Who at this point is no longer just sparing with the mare. However, before any real damage can be dealt with. Blaze realizes what she’s about to do and tries to calm down. To which the mare asks what happened and the feline reveals that Twilight’s last attack was a mortal blow and she believes that it broke several of her ribs. Blaze then states that Twilight isn’t at fault since it was the feline who demanded that the mare fight seriously. She just didn’t account for the mare’s prior experience in the use of magic. Blaze then adds that she’s going to have to cancel her visit to the spa and that she needs to visit the hospital to tend to her injuries. Twilight immediately offers to assist and claims to know some healing magic. Blaze reluctantly agrees to Twilight‘s offer and allows the mare to heal her. To her surprise works and can take care of a few pre-existing injuries she had before the sparring match.
A/N: Originally I had this training segment occur later on. That went into more detail on how Twilight should use her pyrokinesis from Blaze. But it was an entire chapter about technique and exaction. Which won’t have made for a good read. So, it would have been broken up throughout several chapters.
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Things then would shift to the group arriving at the spa. Rarity is so graciously reserved for the group. At least that’s what she says upon her arrival but is quickly ousted by the spa ponies. Who stated that it’s usually a slow day and that they comp her visit. Since she brings in so much business. The group is then ushered into the bathhouse. Since it helps loosen the muscles and help with the later technics the group will be receiving. Blaze is originally uneasy about a mixed bath. Explaining it usually implies a ‘closeness’ that the two don’t have (yet) Prompting Sonic to offer to sit out of the spa visit. Since it’s making Blaze uncomfortable. The feline concedes and the two reach a compromise of Sonic wearing a towel over his head while they are in the bathhouse.
A/N: There was a segment of how the group asks why Blaze appears a lot more ‘stacked’ than before. To which she explains that her proportions were not normal for someone of her body type. And feared that it would conflict with her duties. Since everyone would be paying attention to her for the wrong reason. With Sonic correcting her that everyone is different and that Blaze is over exaggerating it. To which the feline would agree and sees that she was making a bigger deal out of it than it was. Then the topic of placement would come up and...it would have gotten weird. There was even a bit where Pinkey would take an odd interest.
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The group then receives a message from the spa ponies. Who seems to be having trouble with Sonic. Due to his quills and asks one of here assistances to lead the group to the next treatment. While they tend to the hedgehog. Blaze then would take this opportunity to have a much-needed talk with the others. Regarding their feelings and actions towards Sonic. Asking whoever is chosen that they shouldn’t be ousted by the others. Since it’s one of Sonic’s main fears if he ever grew close to any oy of them. They agree to this, but then Pinkie Pie asks if that means Blaze is also trying to win Sonic’s heart. To Which the feline confirms this. Fluttershy then suggests that rather than competing with one another. Why not just share Sonic. Since it would mean everyone would be happy. This is then promptly shot down by the others. Since it’s impractical and would never work.
Sonic then returns and Pinkey immediately asks why Blaze was speaking to them about his problems. (must to the group sharing) To which he replies that he’s not very good at ‘that’ sort of thing and that Blaze had volunteered to do it. Since she was the first one to notice his unease with the situation. So, he let her. Fluttershy again mentions her idea on how everyone should share. The hedgehog asks if this was a common thing since the butter-yellow pegasus isn’t the first one to suggest it to him. The group asks who this was, but is cut off as one of the spa ponies enters and begins preparations. They then go on to several other amenities the spa offer. Until reaching the hooficure. Neither Sonic nor Blaze can take part and decide to sit that one out. It’s at this point, that Blaze takes the opportunity to pull Sonic aside and talk to him about the other night and what he may have overheard from her conversation with Twilight. Sonic confirms that he heard enough to get the just of it. Blaze asks if he has a mutual feeling or should she look elsewhere. Sonic replies that He’d rather hear it from Blaze and not from unintentionally eavesdropping on a private conversation. Blaze complies and pours her heart out to Sonic about how she feels and that she’s had feelings for him for a long time, but didn't want to ruin their friendship if he didn’t feel the same way. Sonic confesses that he too has feelings and didn’t say anything for similar reasons to what Blaze had. Since it would be awkward to keep working together with that out in the open.
Upon hearing this Blaze kisses Sonic patiently and states she’s glad that he feels the same way, but then remembers the conversation she had with the mane 6. Prompting Blaze to ask if he cares for the others. Sonic confirms that he doesn't but never attempted anything in fear of how the others would react. This at first annoys Blaze, but then she realizes that if Sonic were able to cast aside his feelings so quickly for the others. What’s stopping him from doing the same later on with her. If he becomes interested in someone else. The feline dismisses these notions and focuses on the now and that her efforts weren’t in vain.
Things wrap up with the group finishing up their day at the spa and commenting on how this was a much-needed distraction from the current events and that they should go again sometime.
A/N: IT’s also at this point that Rainbow Dash starts becoming rather possessive of Sonic. To the point that the others start to call her out on it, but the reason behind this will come shortly.