//------------------------------// // Chapter 4: In Comes Scootaloo // Story: Rainbow's New Life // by Rarityfan87 //------------------------------// *The next morning* Rainbow woke up due to the bright sunlight shining on her through the hospital windows. As she slowly woke up, she remembered what was happening today. Today was the day of her release. She pushed the red button to summon the nurse. A few minutes later, she heard the door open. The nurse, with a worried look walked to Rainbow’s bed. “Is everything alright?” “I’m fine nurse, I’m just ready to leave.” “Alright, let me get the paper work and from there I’ll make sure you’re alright and you’ll be ready to leave.” “Thank you nurse.” “You’re welcome Miss Dash.” The nurse walked out of the room. Rainbow could only think of how she could fly again (even though she was only in the hospital for one day). “A little later, the nurse came back with the paperwork. Please sign here, here and here.” Rainbow complied. “Alright Miss Dash, you’re free to go.” “Thank you nurse.” Rainbow tried to stretch her wing, but the pain had not gone away completely. Depressed, Rainbow walked out of her room and outside the hospital. Outside she was greeted by Scootaloo. “Oh my gosh! Rainbow Dash are you alright?! I heard you hurt your wing.” Scootaloo said panic in her voice and a worried look on her face. “Oh hey kid, no life sucks. What am I supposed to do now that I can’t fly until my wing fully heals!” “Plenty of things.” “Maybe you can kid, but I’m THE Rainbow Dash, everyone knows me for my Awesome flying skills. Now that I can’t fly, I’m pretty much a loser… No offence kid.” “None taken.” Scootaloo sad to see her heroin this way, started to think of ideas to cheer her up. Thinking quickly, she came up with a plan. “Hey Rainbow Dash, I have an idea!” “Lay it on me kid.” “What if I showed you what I usually do when I’m bored? Since I can’t fly yet, I have many things I do here on the ground.” “I don’t know kid, right now I feel like crawling in bed and just lay there all day.” “Oh come on! At least give it a try!” “Alright, but you’d better be right about this.” “Don’t worry, I’m the Expert when it comes to this.” Scootaloo said wearing the biggest smile. She couldn’t believe it, Rainbow Dash hanging out with her! “Follow me.” “Okay kid.” Rainbow followed Scootaloo to the CMC clubhouse. When they walked in, Sweetie Belle was in there writing a list of possible ways to get their cutie marks. “Hey Sweetie Belle, I convinced Rainbow Dash to hang out with us while she waits for her wing to fully heal.” Scootaloo said pointing to Rainbow Dash. “That’s awesome!” Sweetie Belle squeaked. “Totally! Wait, where’s Apple Bloom?” “She can’t come today, she needs to help Big Mac and Applejack back at the farm.” “That’s sucks. Well what should we do first?” “Ummm. I know! How about we try to get a cutie mark in athletics?” “Yeah! Rainbow Dash could teach us a thing or, two. She’s the fastest pony in Equestria.” “Well, only when I’m flying.” “Not true! You’re also a great runner!” “Well, I’ll give it a shot.” “That’s the Rainbow Dash I know!” “Wait a minute!” Sweetie Belle squeaked. “Where are we going to set up a running track with obstacles?” “I have the perfect place.” Rainbow schemed. “Follow me!” The two followed Rainbow. Her location, was the back yard of the Carousel Boutique. “We can’t do it here! My sister would Kill me!” “Aw come on Sweetie Belle, live a little.” “But…” “How many chances do you have to hang out with The Rainbow Dash and possibly get your cutie mark?” “You have a point, alright let’s do this.” Rainbow and Scootaloo got some fallen branches, while Sweetie Belle got some rocks and a timer. They all met back and built the course. “Alright, finished. Now it’s time to try it out!” “I’ll go first!” Sweetie Belle yelled. Sweetie got in position at the start of the track. “Ready? Three, two, one, GO!” Sweetie Belle had a good start, and her acceleration grew fast. She met up at the first obstacle, it was pretty low, and she had no trouble jumping over it. She did perfectly for the next two obstacles. When she reached the fourth, she gave a great leap, but hit it with her stomach, causing her to hit the ground hard. Rainbow and Scootaloo ran up to her. “Are you alright Sweetie Belle?” Rainbow asked nervous. “I’m fine.” Sweetie Belle said as she got up. “My stomach hurts, but it should go away soon.” “Well you look okay, no signs of bleeding or cuts. Thank god, if you got hurt, your sister would KILL me!” “That was awesome though!” “Alright my turn!” Scootaloo yelled. Scootaloo got ready at the starting position. “Ready? Three, two, one, GO!” Scootaloo got a great start and had no trouble making it over the first three obstacles. When reaching the fourth one, Scootaloo used her wings to hover, she barely made it over. All she had to do was run to the finish. Scootaloo ran as fast as she possible could. She reached the finish line, and fell to the ground she was so exhausted. “What was my time?” “It was… one minute thirty seconds! WOW! That’s fast Scootaloo!” Sweetie Belle cheered. Excited, Scootaloo looked at her flank… no cutie mark. This time she was too excited to see Rainbow Dash run the course to be let down. “Alright Rainbow Dash your turn.” “Alright, I’ll give it a try.” Rainbow got in position at the start of the track. “Ready? Three, two, one, GO!” All you could see was a blur run by. In no time Rainbow was done. “What’s my time guys?” Scootaloo looked at the timer. “THIRTY SECONDS!” Scootaloo couldn’t believe what she was seeing. “I guess I’m not that bad after all.” “NOT BAD! THAT’S AMAZING!” “Thanks kid, you’re right this was pretty fun. It’s getting late, I’d better get to Fluttershy’s, hopefully she’ll let me sleep over.” “When will I see you next Rainbow Dash?” “How’s about tomorrow, I’ll meet you at the clubhouse at noon.” “It’s a deal” “Bye Rainbow.” “Bye kids.” Rainbow walked off towards Fluttershy’s house. A door could be heard open and close. Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo looked behind them to see Spike and an enraged Rarity.