Amber Wood
Dinky moped and grumbled on the coach.
"You still upset about not being able to go to Rainbow Falls to watch the qualifiers?"
Dinky huffed, "I still can't believe that we had to go to school that day!"
Okay I have to find out how to cheer Dinky up.
I tapped my chin in thought, "Maybe we can go look for a gift to give Rainbow Dash since her birthday is coming up soon?"
With an exasperated sigh Dinky asked, "Why? There's no point. We hardly know her. Not to mention we have to go to school that day."
I smiled and gave a light chuckle, "Well since it is pretty obvious that Pinkie Pie plans to make it a big event, so Cheerilee is likely to let classes out early. Plus Rainbow Dash is an old friend of your mom so it would be nice to get her a present."
I gave Dinky the biggest and most cheerful smile I could muster.
After about a second or two it finally clicks for her.
Though shortly after her expression becomes somber.
Confused I asked, "What's with that look on your face?"
With a serious expression Dinky asked, "What can we possibly get her as a gift?"
I breathed a sigh of relief and said, "That's easy.
Scootaloo is in my class and is obsessed with Rainbow Dash, because of this I know that Rainbow Dash is obsessed with two things.
Those are Daring Doo, and the Wonderbolts.
So all we need to do is buy some memorabilia for one of those."
Dinky sighed, "You'll see..."
*Later*
I shouted out in shock, "What do you mean you are out of Daring Doo memorabilia and Wonderbolts memorabilia?
The Barnyard Bargains counter attendant sighed, "The birthday of Rainbow Dash is just around so every pony else already bought us out.
In fact, I'm pretty sure that all the stores in Ponyville are sold out on them.
I'm sorry but I don't think I can do anything to help you two."
I sighed in defeat, "No it's okay. Thank you."
I walked away from the the counter as Dinky asked, "What's the plan now?"
I sat down on the floor and considered what to do.
Dinky sighed and asked, "Are you going to give up or do you have another idea?"
Well I am going to take her challenge, "Yes. Yes I do.
We are going to go ask Scootaloo for help!"
The clerk cleared her throat and asked, "So are either of you going to buy anything or not?"
I blushed and said, "We'll be going now. Sorry."
*Later...*
In the bedroom of Scootaloo.
Scootaloo hummed in thought, "So you decided to come to me..."
From behind me Dinky said, "That's right."
Clearing my throat I asked, "So what did you get as a birthday gift for Rainbow Dash?"
Scootaloo smiled smugly, "I got a secret headshot that I know she'll love."
Scootaloo then pulled out a framed photograph of Rainbow Dash sleeping.
How did she even get that if she can't fly.
There are many things wrong with that but I don't think I should let her near Dinky.
I looked back to Dinky she had a confused look on her face, "Okay then. Come on Dinky we're leaving.
We won't tell Rainbow Dash about your stalker tendencies.
We'll think of something else."
Pulling Dinky away she asked, "Why did Scootaloo take a picture of Rainbow Dash sleeping?"
I hurriedly said, "I'll explain when you're older."
Scootaloo
Shortly after Amber and Dinky left I heard Rainbow Dash begin laughing, "Did you see the look on her face! That was hilarious!"
Rainbow Dash is so cool.
After Rainbow Dash caught her breath she said, "Well I have to go now, the clouds aren't going to bust themselves.
Be sure to keep pulling off this prank on ponies who ask you for present ideas."
I waved as Rainbow Dash flew off, "Bye Rainbow Dash, see you later!"
Looking outside I saw no pony approaching my home.
Pulling out my secret Rainbow Dash shrine I opened my container of tail and mane clippings before taking a deep sniff, "Ohh ya...
That's the stuff."
Amber Wood
As I sighed in defeat Dinky tried to comfort me, "Well you tried your best but I guess it just was not enough.
Though it doesn't matter.
Like you said we will still be able to go to the party."
I sighed again and said, "I know.
I just got caught up in wanting to get Rainbow Dash a present she would enjoy that I wish we had at least something..."
Walking through the Ponyville center my mood was noticed by on of the spa pony sisters, Aloe Vera.
With a look of concern Aloe questioned me, "Is everything alright little kirin calf? Are you okay?"
I guess I have to answer, "Well Dinky and I wanted to get Rainbow Dash a present for her birthday but we were not able to find something."
Aloe nodded and said, "Ohh, I completely understand. Many ponies I know start to bring it up around this time of year...
Ohh! I know, how about I give you each a half price coupon so both of you have a gift for Rainbow Dash."
She winked at us for that last part.
I guess that she means that she knows that it will go over well.
*After the Party*
Dinky and I were playing a board game in her room.
Dinky rolled the dice and said, "You know we could have asked Pinkie Pie for advice on what to give Rainbow Dash as a gift."
I can't believe it.
I genuinely forgot we could have asked Pinkie Pie.
I shouted out, "Ohh, come on!"