Pony Wings

by Angelic-Muffinz

My Destiny

Scootaloo's eyes shifted open as the light of the morning sun broke through her window. She stared at her ceiling, a hug grin on her face. Still, after accomplishing it yesterday, she couldn't believe that she flew. She shook her head.
Well, i can't stay in bed all day, i've got some flying to do! she thought to herself. She kicked her hind legs from under the covers then her wings flapped, lifting her up. She straightened into an 'arrow-like' position and burst through her front door, beginning to soar around Ponyville.
"Scootaloo?!" Said three voices simultaneously. She stopped, staring at three familiar ponies. Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle and...Babs Seed! She smiled and descended. Once to the ground, she crossed her legs over, as if to say she was proud of herself.
"Wow, Scootaloo! You're finally flyin'!" the Manehatten pony said. She flicked her forelock.
"Of course, the next achievement is to get my cutie mark" She explained, unfolding her legs.
"Well, that's great! Say, wanna come to Sugarcube Corner with us? Like we used to at old time-" Apple Bloom was cut off by her friends' voice.
"Thanks, but no thanks. I'm gonna go check with Rainbow Dash. I might be able to fly with her again, you know, like i've always dreamed?" There was an awkward silence.
"Uh, sure, Scootaloo. Check you later?" Sweetie Belle asked.
"Sure" Scootaloo finished before bursting off from the ground, launching herself into the sky. The former crusaders kicked their hooves on the ground, supposedly in depression.
"I really wished we could go back to old times" Babs sighed.
"Well..." Apple Bloom looked up to where her friend left "We can't let ourselves get in the way of a friends' dream. Not even someone as vile as Diamond Tiara would do that".

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Scootaloo knocked on the rainbow-maned pony's cloud house door.
"Hey, Rainbow! It's Scootaloo!" She exclaimed. Immediately, there was a reply. The door flung open.
"K- No, Scoots! You're here. Wanna do some flying?" Rainbow Dash asked. Scootaloo eagerly nodded her head, doing an airborne backflip in excitement. They set off together, soaring over every other pony in Ponyville.
This feels great! The adrenaline rushing through my body, the wind in my mane. I LOVE it! Scootaloo thought, her grin spreading across her face, once again. The cyan pegasus could notice this, speeding herself up.
"Race, Scootaloo?" Rainbow taunted. She twirled in the air. Scootaloo did the same, giggling to herself.
"You're on!". They landed on a large cloud. This reminded Rainbow Dash as old times, when she had her first race against the bullies to stand up for Fluttershy and defend her honor. But this time, it was different. She was facing off against a student, a friend. What would happen this time?
"3..." Scootaloo began to count down.
"2..." Rainbow Dash joined in.
"1..." They prepared for launch.
"GO!" They exclaimed in sync. They both started off great, neck-and-neck. However, due to her begin 'The fastest in Equestria', Rainbow began to take the lead. Soon, Scootaloo was far behind. Scootaloo's wings began to beat against the wind, the air pressing against her fur. She wanted more. Her wings began to smash against the wind faster, making her get closer and closer to her mentor. Rainbow Dash noticed the sudden change in her students' speed, attempting to go faster, but she was already past her limits. Scootaloo was closer than she even imagined now, and Rainbow Dash was starting to lose her rhythm. In excitement, she began doing more flips and twists, while still going at the same speed. This time, Rainbow was the one that gazed in awe. Suddenly, there was a boost in her students' speed. She was going faster than ever! Her tricks were top notch, too. Scootaloo could feel a tingle on her flank. As her eyes shifted themselves, she noticed that it was glowing a pure white. Was this it? Or just a fluke? Was Scootaloo going to get her cutie mark after all these years? She halted, gazing at her glowing flank. It then vanished, sparkles flowing in the air. There, in front of her formerly blank flank...was a cutie mark! It showed two pegasus wings. She stared for a moment.
"So...what IS my destiny?" Rainbow Dash flew forward.
"To be a fast, daredevil flyer" She grinned, flashing her cutie mark.
"Oh well, I-I've finally got my cutie mark!" tears welled up in her eyes as another smile appeared on her face, but it was the biggest smile of all.
Scootaloo, we're so proud of you... a voice echoed. It sounded familiar. Her ears dropped.
Mom...Dad? she thought to herself. She shook her head in denial. No, it can't be them. I'm just imagining things. Rainbow Dash extended a wing around her friend, pulling her into a hug.
"Scootaloo! You're amazing! You should go hang with your friends now. Go flash that flank!" She finished before 'dashing' off. Scootaloo chuckled.
"Now, i have some friends to get to" she smiled, heading for Sugarcube Corner. Once at her destination, she burst through the door, eying every table in the room.
"We are the Cutie Mark Crusaders~" A familiar voice chimed.
"I know that amazing voice!" she followed the sound, leading to a table with her friends. Sweetie Belle stopped singing as everyone gazed at their pegasus friend.
"Guess who got her cutie mark?" Scootaloo teased, showing off her newly-decorated flank. The threesome smiled.
"You finally got your cutie mark! We're so proud of ya, Scoots!" Apple Bloom cried, congratulating her friend with a tight hug. Everyone else joined in.
"We love you, Scootaloo!" they sang. Once again, she laughed.
"You know what? I love you guys, too!" The group shared another laugh before settling down on their table and tucking into their milkshakes.
Yes, guys...i love you too.