Soon is the running of the leaves an event that allows for the leaves to fall each and every year. I find it to be very cool the leaves fall from a giant race that all the people have in order to enjoy the coming of fall. I hear that Rainbow Dash and Applejack are going to attend. Which concerns me a bit I know they focus a lot on winning and are very competitive it is possible they will focus on winning rather than the point of this race to ensure the leaves fall.
Earlier that week. Rainbow Dash just throw a horsesho almost exactly in the stake “Who-hoo” Rainbow Dash said as she did a loop in the sky.
“Oh-whee not a bad pitch for a pony who works her head in the clouds.” Applejack said.
“Oh yeah think you can do better cowgirl.” Rainbow Dash said in challenge.
“I know I can.” Applejack said.
She then managed to put the horseshoe in the stake.
“Ye haw it’s a ringer. That’s how we do it down here at the farm.” Applejack said proudly.
“I lost.” Rainbow Dash said.
“Don’t feel bad Rainbow it’s all in good fun Beisdes you’re a mighty good athlete.” Applejack said.
Though Rainbow Dash didn’t want to take the losing role and so she challenged her friend to a set of games to see who was the better athelete.
The first was the running around the barrels.
Which Rainbow Dash did a fantastic job at. “That was some fancy horse work there, Rainbow.” Applejack said.
“What was the time on that Spike.” Applejack asked.
“18 seconds.” Spike looked in shock.
They even just had a competition to prove who was the best Rainbow Dash won, thankfully she didn’t use her wings as that would be cheating. But she offered Rainbow Dash a rematch at the running of the leaves. Which got me a bit worried since I know they’re likely be very competitive.
I will be attending too since I may be a bookworm but I do love a good race and I want to play my part.
“What in tarnation are you doing here?” Applejack asked to me.
“I’m racing.” I answered.
Rainbow Dash laughed. “Good one Twilight.”
“I’m not joking.” I said annoyed.
“But have you ever ran a race before?” Applejack asked.
“Yes. I attended Celestia’s school. They required us to be mentally and physically fit and I've won some of those races” I stated proudly at the fact.
“Well I guess we’re see who wins.” Applejack said.
As I raced I was slow because I knew that they would grow tired later on. I noticed that Rainbow Dash and Applejack seemed to try and sabtogue themselves at every turn I rolled my eyes and laugh knowing it would be easy to beat them.
When they arrived they saw that they had got last place. I then walked over proudly ready to show off because I knew that I was right.
“Last then who won.” Rainbow Dash asked. I then showed off my medallion. “You.” Rainbow Dash asked.
“No but I did get third place which is rather impressive. I did what I usually do. I waited until everyone got tired and then I bursted to the finish line. “ I said proud of my skill at running.
“I can’t believe it Twilight beat us.” Rainbow Dash said.
“Well with all your horsing around it was rather easy.” I said in fact.
“You’re right our hehavior was just terrible.” Applejack admitted.
“We weren’t very good sports.” Rainbow Dash stated.
‘Sounds to me like an important lesson was learned.” We then turned to see Princess Celestia and were in shock we had no idea she was visiting.
“Fall is one of my favorite seasons, So I came to celebrate the running of the leaves.” Princess Celestia said.
“I’m sorry you had to see us acting like such sour apples princess.” Applejack said apologetically.
“That’s all right Applejack everyone makes mistakes and everyone can get swept into competition.” Celestia said.
“What is important to remember is that the friendship is always more important than the competition.” I said knowing such virtue was true.
“Exactly Twilight.” Celestia commented.
“Now unfortunately. Because the two of you were busy tricking each other. Instead of shaking down leaves. Many of the lovely trees of Equesteria are still covered.” Princess Celestia said seemingly asking them to help.
“Why Princess I bet we can knock those leaves down lickety split.” Applejack said.
“What do you say friend? Want to go for another run? Applejack offered.
“I’d love to stretch my legs.” Rainbow Dash said.
We smiled as we watched the two of them move past their competition to do something for the common good and to have fun as friends.
“They are very lucky to have each other.” Celestia said.
“Yes they are.” I said glad I am friends with them.