//------------------------------// // The Secrets Out // Story: If Only They Knew // by StormHoof32 //------------------------------// Soarin and Fleetfoot immediately jumped off the couch, gasping in shock as they stumbled over eachother, trying to get themselves upright. Spitfire wanted to laugh at how frantic they were, but it was too serious a moment. "S-spitfire, wait! I can explain!" Fleetfoot said, her cheeks flaring up in an intense blush. "I don't want to hear it! Did you even stop to think about my brother, and how upset he's gonna be when he finds out?" Spitfire yelled, feeling angrier Both Soarin and Fleetfoot backed away, flinching slightly at the harshness of their captains words. They both could hear the amount of concern in her voice when she talked about Rapidfire. That's when Fleetfoot decided to speak up. "Spitfire! You can't tell him! Please! You just can't!!" She pleaded. "I can't believe you Fleet, you know I can't just keep a secret like this from him! He's my brother!" "Spitfire, please, you need to calm down. Yelling isn't going to help at all." Soarin said, his tone calm. He shrank back once again as Spitfire gave him a death glare. "I will not calm down! Fleetfoot your cheating on my brother and I'm not going to stand for this!" Spitfire replied. Fleetfoot backed off, noticing the fire within her eyes. "Um hey guys, whats goin on?" Said a voice, as all three 'bolts heard the front door open and close. "Rapid, can you come here for a second." Spitfire said, her voice still containing a hint of annoyance. "Uh, sure, whats up, and why are Soarin and Fleet looking at you like your about to tear their heads off?" Rapid asked, amused. "Fleetfoot, Isn't there something you'd like to tell him?" Spitfire said, glaring so hard at Fleetfoot that it would have put Fluttershy's Stare to shame. "I-I...uh...I..." Fleetfoot stuttered. "Come on Fleetfoot, tell him." Spitfire said, feeling bad that she had to put her through this. But what she was doing was unforgivable. "I CAN'T DO IT!!!!" she yelled cowering on the floor. "Alright, what buck is going on here!" Rapid demanded. "I'm sorry to have to tell you this, but she's cheating on you with Soarin! I came back from my...um never mind, I came in and saw her and Soarin on the couch, with their lips locked." Spitfire explained, hoping they wouldn't notice what she was about to say. She wasn't quite ready to make her new relationship with Dash known quite yet. "Fleet, is this true?" Rapid asked, the hurt in his voice unmistakable. "I'M SOOOO SORRY!!!!" Fleetfoot cried, tears streaming down her face as she lied on the floor at Rapids hooves. Rapid looked up at Soarin and the anger in his eyes was multiplied tenfold. He galloped over and slammed his hoof into Soarins face, knocking out a few of his teeth as he fell from the blow. "How the buck could you! You knew how much I loved Fleet!!!" He yelled as Spitfire began pulling him away, hoping to avoid having to watch Soarin get what was coming to him. "Rapid, stop! Beating him senseless isn't going to help, trust me." Spitfire said, still holding Rapid back. I understand how you feel Rapid, I want to make him hurt too. Spitfire thought to herself. Rapidfire immediately broke free of Spitfires hooves and trotted into his room, slamming the door in the process. Spitfire went over to where Soarin was lying and helped him up. "Soarin, Fleetfoot, I think you need to leave." She helped Fleetfoot up as well, her eyes red and puffy. She then proceeded to walk them out. "And Fleetfoot?" she said, catching the distraught mares attention, "I think its best if you don't come back here anymore." Fleetfoot just turned and took off, more tears streaming from her eyes. Soarin glared back at Spitfire and took off after her. Ugh, this has been one wild day. I think I'm gonna need some sleep, Especially after this fiasco. She thought as she headed to her room, and plopped down on her bed. * * * Rainbow awoke sometime around mid-afternoon. She rolled out of her bed and rubbed the sleep out of her eyes. She trotted out the door and flew down to Sugarcube corner to get something to eat. But when she trotted in, she was tackled by a fast moving pink blur. "Ugh, Pinkie, you really need to give a heads up before you tackle somepony." Rainbow said, chuckling as she got up. "Dashie I'm so happy for you!!!!!" Pinkie yelled happily as she hugged her tightly. "Uh, why exactly are you happy for me?" Rainbow asked, knowing all to well how random Pinkie could be. "For finding a special somepony of course!" Dash's heart jumped into her throat. How did she know that? "Pinkie how on earth do you know that?" she asked. "Well first I didn't know who it was, but my tail twitched, my knees wobbled and my nose wrinkled. Which always means somepony found a special somepony. Then My ears flopped and my hooves trembled and my mane vibrated, which means that whoever found there special somepony would come walking through that door around now..." Pinkie said, still talking without realizing that Rainbow wasn't listening anymore. Sometimes I just don't understand you Pinkie. she thought. Well there was no use in hiding it now, Pinkie knew. She could still keep it partly a secret, considering she didn't know that she was with Spitfire. "...And that's why you can't eat cupcakes while swimming upside down." Pinkie finished. "So Pinks, got anything good today?" Rainbow asked licking her lips, as her stomach grumbled. She then began to regret that question, because Pinkie began going on about all the different types of treats she had made today. * * * Spitfire was up at the crack of dawn, making sure she was not only well rested but maintained her physical fitness as well. After having done her morning warm ups, she flew a few laps around her home, before trotting inside. She planned on visiting Soarin today, and as much as she loathed having to see him again, she had to talk to him about their new show schedule, for the new season. She finished eating, and took a look into Rapids room. He was still in bed, sleeping. She smiled lightly, knowing that he would need some time alone to get over Fleetfoots betrayal. She closed his door, grabbed her saddlebags and headed out, taking flight as soon as she left the front porch. Once she started flying, she began to wonder what Dash was doing. She wanted to visit, but their were multiple errands she had to run today. First on her list was restocking the kitchen at home. She turned to the left and headed to the Canterlot market, touching down lightly as she headed for the first stall. * * * Rainbow sighed as she placed her hoof over Pinkie's mouth. "Pinkie, please, I'm hungry, and I just want something for lunch." she said, laughing a bit as Pinkie immediately hopped away and got behind the front counter. "Okie-dokey! So what would you like Dashie!!!" Pinkie asked, seeming much too happy. "Just a dandelion sandwhich Pinks, thanks." She said smiling, her mind going back to the day before. It had been the greatest day ever, aside from the day she would become a Wonderbolt. She remembered every touch, but the part she remembered the most was the kiss. It had been like no other. She sighed in content as Pinkie handed her her sandwhich. She took it gladly and flew out to a small cloud above Ponyville Park. It's where she always went when she wanted a view while she ate. She looked around watching friends go about their duties and completing errands. It was a great day, a day normally created by her, but she had gotten up so late, that the weather team had probably taken care of her duties. * * * Spitfire happily left the market, saddlebags full. She looked down to her list, placing a check mark next to the first item. She then moved on through the morning, completing all the rest of her errands. She had stopped by Soarin's to set up the schedule, but when she had gotten there, he was nowhere to be found. Probably with Fleetfoot. she said with a bit of anger in her voice. She still hadn't forgiven Fleetfoot for what she had done. After having returned home, and putting the groceries away. She headed back out. It was around mid-afternoon when she arrived in Ponyville. She went to Dash's home, but she wasn't there. Knowing that she was probably napping somewhere, she went down to Sugarcube Corner. She had known Pinkie pretty well after she had thrown such an amazing party during the royal wedding. She trotted in to find Pinkie staring diligently at an oven. "Hey Pinkie Pie." she said smiling. Pinkie immediately looked up with a wide smile on her face. "Hi, Your Spitfire huh! You're Dashie's Idol!!!" Pinkie replied. Spitfire smiled nervously. Talking to Pinkie was quite a surprise. "Yeah, that's me. Have you seen Rainbow Dash?" she asked. "Oh yeah, shes over at Ponyville Park, eating lunch!" Pinkie happily replied. Spitfire thanked the extremely happy mare, and flew out of the shop, heading straight for the park. * * * Rainbow was just finishing her sandwich when out of nowhere she was knocked off her cloud. She flipped in the air prepared to counter attack when she saw who had knocked her over. She smiled as she hugged Spitfire tightly. "Missed you too 'Dashie'. " Spitfire giggled. Rainbow looked at her with a look of horror on her face as she realized where she had gotten that nickname. I swear to celestia, i will get you back Pinkie.