//------------------------------// // The Falls // Story: Scootalonely // by Rainbow Dashey //------------------------------// The air was calm, the sun shining brightly overhead. Everything seemed much more vivid. The world now full of details that she could now experience with the new excitement that went through her mind. Scootaloo was happy, something she didn't experienced often. But when she was with her new big sister Rainbow Dash, none of that seemed to matter. The two new sisters reached the gazebo over the falls before the others. "That was so awesome!" Scootaloo exclaimed as the two stood side by sides looking out on the waters. The others trotted over and joined them on the platform. "That was some sweet flying Scoots." Apple Bloom said. "Yeah, you'll be flying in no time!" Sweetie Belle chimed. "Thanks, and it's all thanks to the best pony around." Scootaloo grinned. Rainbow Dash blushed a bit and nudged Scootaloo. "Oh my, this view is simply spectacular." Rarity said as the group looked out over the rainbow colored falls. Rays of light were reflecting off of its surface and exerting colorful rays of light as the waters tumbled over the cliffs below. The group spent a long while at the observation-point. The sun began to set making the waters turn new shades of soft oranges and pinks. "Well we should all head back on over to the camp," Apple jack said, "we gotta long trip back home." The group took in the sights for a moment longer and turned back for camp. When they got there they settled around the fire pit under the darkening sky above. Applejack started up the fire and each of the ponies leaned forward to take in it's warmth. "Alright, I think It's time for another story." Rainbow Dash said as she stood up. "This is the story of The Werepony!" she said, her face was lit by the crackling fire. The group listened to every word; each of them shaking in their seats. "...and at any moment, he could come and eat...you!" Rainbow Dash finished with a shout as she leaped towards Rarity who let out a shriek. Scootaloo let out a chuckle as she watched Rarity fall off her seat. The group laughed to which Rarity harrumphed and sat back on her log. "Well I'm getting a bit slee..." Apple Bloom started as she dozed off. "I reckon I better get this one off to bed, goodnight y'all." Applejack said as she carried Apple bloom off to the tent. "And one such as myself does need her beauty sleep, come on Sweetie Belle." Rarity said as she trotted off towards her extravagant tent, leaving Scootaloo and Rainbow Dash at the fire. "Well champ, I guess we better hit the hay, we have a lot of things to do tomorrow." Rainbow Dash said as she led Scootaloo towards the tent. Scootaloo could hardly sleep, she was excited. But soon she found herself closing her eyes and drifting off into a deep sleep. Scootaloo's eyes opened and she felt a swift breeze in her mane. When she examined her surrounding she realized clouds were whizzing past her. She was flying. The sun shone brightly and the skies full of warmth. This was what it was like to see the world from this end. She always imagined it was wonderful when she was on the ground, but this was truly breathtaking. "Hey there slow poke." A voice came from above her. She looked up to see Rainbow Dash gliding past her. "It is so on!" Scootaloo shouted as she chased after Rainbow Dash. The two soared higher and faster. Scootaloo caught up to her. "Your move!" She grinned. Rainbow Dash picked up speed and pulled a double loop around a cloud and put down on top of it. "How's that?" She shouted. Scootaloo landed on the cloud. "That was incredible!" She said in awe. "Can you teach me how to do that?" "Well alright." Rainbow Dash replied. "Step one, keep those wingtips stretched out." Scootaloo nodded in understanding. "Step two... you'll need to be awake." Scootaloo was a bit confused. "What could she mean by awake?" She thought to herself. It didn't make any sense... Her eyes snapped open and she was back in her sleeping bag. "Aww man." she said quietly. Although she was disappointed, she was relieved she didn't have any nightmares like she had been. How could she? She had faced her fears and now she had a big sister to take care of her. All of those worries seemed trifling now. "Rainbow Dash, wake up." Scootaloo said nudging her. The snoring pony reluctantly opened her eyes. "Ugh, what, who, where? Rainbow Dash said as she sat up. She removed her earplugs and rolled up the bags. "Come on squirt." She said as she rubbed Scootaloo's mane. The two of them exited the tent and began to pack up with the others. "Come on Rarity." Sweetie Belle nagged. "Just a moment, I need a mascara. How am I to go tramping through the woods looking like some heathen?" Rarity said as she dug through the saddlebag. The rest of the group stood around watching her. "What is it?" She asked, but there was no reply. "Oh... bother," She said as she closed up the bag and put it in the cart. "Alright let's get this show on the road." Applejack said. The group put on their bags. "Rarity" "Yes Sweetie Belle?" "Could you pull the cart for a little bit?" "But my mane would be muddled! I could ne--" Rarity stopped and thought about it. "Well alright, but just for a moment." And with that the group departed from the campground. The band of sisters made their way back home. Rainbow Dash trotted along with Scootaloo, and Scootaloo couldn't ask for anything more. "Sure is nice of Rainbow Dash to do that for Scootaloo." Applejack said to Apple Bloom as she looked back to see the two ponies excitedly chatting. "They're practically family already" Apple Bloom beamed. And with that the group slowly made their way back towards Ponyville.