//------------------------------// // She's Just Hurting // Story: Flying Blind Into Love // by TheTalentlessPony //------------------------------// While heading to the Wonderbolts' main building however, Rainbow Dash noticed something. Two somethings actually. Two ponies. One of them being Soarin. ! Suddenly panicking that she'd have to say it in front of somepony else if she confessed to him right then, she quickly dove into a nearby tree and poked her head out, eyeing the other pony. Spitfire... "Aw, come on. When are you gonna tell everyone? You know that they're gonna figure out eventually," she said. "I know. But it's only been a week," Soarin told her. "Pft. I guess. It's just... you don't usually wait so long for stuff so... important," Spitfire said, looking at him with a concerned expression. "Hey, don't worry. Tomorrow's the day. Promise," he stated. Ugh! What are they talking about!? "Ooo~ A straight-up promise? You gonna be able to stick to that?" "Don't I always?" "Mmm... I guess so. You've stuck to everything else so far." Soarin then stopped, turning and smiling at Spitfire as he gently nuzzled his cheek against hers. Rainbow Dash felt her wings flare up slightly in jealousy. "Anyway, I gotta go see how our new recruit's doin'. She flew off earlier for some reason." "Oh yeah? Don't forget to come back to me afterwards." Soarin chuckled. "I won't." Then, he leaned towards Spitfire and... It was at that moment that Rainbow Dash wanted to stop watching. She wanted to fly off all of sudden and not look back. Because Soarin had kissed Spitfire on the cheek. It hadn't been a lip-kiss, but the message rang loud and clear for Rainbow Dash. The pony she loved was already taken. Rainbow Dash leaned forward, staring sadly at the sight when... SNAP! "WAH!" The tree branch snapped from underneath her, sending her plummeting to the ground with a loud 'THUMP'! "Ouch..." she groaned, her wings falling flat next to her from the landing. "...Dash?" Rainbow Dash's ears quickly shot up, and she directed her attention towards the voice to see Soarin standing a few feet away, but slowly stepping closer to her. She acted fast, regaining her composure and standing up, her wings flapped up and ready for take-off. "DASH, WAI-" Soarin didn't even get a chance to finish as Rainbow Dash flew away from the two, flapping as hard and fast as she could. "Oh no! You're not getting away this time!" Sensing the seriousness in his voice, she sped up and ducked into a large number of clouds to hide. It seemed like a good idea at first... ...until she was promptly tackled out of the cloud and onto another one. "Oof!" she grunted as her head hit the puffy surface. "Rainbow colors are pretty easy to see through clouds y'know," Soarin told her, holding her down with his front hooves. "And it didn't help that your tail wasn't tucked in." S-shoot. I knew that cloud felt a little thin... Rainbow Dash squirmed slightly, but to no avail, as Soarin had a tight hold on her. Then again, she'd expect nothing less from the captain of the Wonderbolts. "Alright now, Dash. Spill," he demanded. "You flew away from me twice, and I wanna know what's up." "Nothing," Rainbow Dash responded flatly, avoiding eye contact as much as she could. "Dash. Tell me," Soarin said harshly. "..." "Dash. As your captain, I demand that-" "What? Worried about your new recruit?" Rainbow Dash asked sharply, her gaze growing dim. "Well, I'm not in uniform, so tough." "...D-Dash, I-" SLAP! After giving Soarin a quick wing to the face, Rainbow Dash escaped from his grasp and made another attempt to ditch him. This time, she succeeded; he didn't follow. Trying to get something that you never will... What was the phrase again? Chasing rainbows? Rainbow Dash scoffed. Oh, the cruelty of that phrase... Landing in front of her house, she gave a loud sigh and approached the door. The reality of the situation had hit her like a brick. It was as if the whole world was playing a game with her, and she was nothing but a... ... ...Horsefeathers. When did I become so moody and pathetic? Upon opening the door, she was greeted only by darkness. When she flicked the lights on though... click! "RAINBOW DASH!" Twilight and Scootaloo greeted, standing inches away from her with wide grins. "How'd it go?" A frowning face was there only response. Rainbow Dash merely walked between them and headed for the couch, giving it a harsh jab with her hoof. "...Rainbow?" Twilight asked, her look changing to one of concern. "I didn't expect you to fly all the way up here just to ask how it went," Rainbow Dash replied, willing to do anything to change the conversation. "W-well, yes. I wouldn't, normally. But Scootaloo wanted to know how it went right away, so I flew her up here," she explained. "Did you get to confess?" Scootaloo questioned, curious as to what was causing Rainbow Dash to act so unlike herself. "...No. I didn't." she replied, sounding defeated. "Aww, but you said-" "I didn't chicken out or anything." "...But, then... why didn't you-" "'Cause he's already got a marefriend. No..." Rainbow Dash paused to contemplate her choice of words, then sat on the couch and shrugged. "No big deal," she finished, trying to put on a good act for Scootaloo. Twilight was silent at Rainbow Dash's words, knowing full-well that it was a much bigger deal than she had said it was. It was the first relationship she tried to form with somepony. And... to be crushed like that... "...Well, you look tired Rainbow Dash, so Scootaloo and I should probably get going." Magically lifting Scootaloo onto her back, Twilight promptly turned and began to head out. She seemed to mutter something as well, but Rainbow Dash failed to hear it; she guessed that it was meant for Scootaloo. "U-uh... b-bye, Rainbow Dash!" she heard Scootaloo shout nervously. And as the door shut, she laid on the couch and slammed her hooves against the arm of it. UGH! Rainbow Dash, what is WRONG with you!? Needless to say, she was frustrated with herself. She felt dumb; loving somepony who loved somepony else. Normally, she'd shrug such things off and move on, but no. This dumb love she felt was still there. She still liked him, and she could do nothing to change that. Turning her attention to the table that rested beside the couch, she noticed her Wonderbolt goggles; she had left them on the ground earlier, but she assumed that Scootaloo had found them and set them on the table for when she had gotten back. She grabbed them, and, once again, she questioned: What's next? She still had no answer. She had once thought that her dumb love could be the next step, but it seemed more like a step backwards when she recalled the earlier events. knock knock Rainbow Dash glared at the door. She was in no mood to deal with anypony right now. Screeeee "Rainbow Da-OUCH!" the pony at the door furiously rubbed her nose as Rainbow Dash's goggles made contact; she didn't look particularly irritated, but surprise was definitely on her face. "...Spitfire?" Rainbow Dash questioned, squinting at her slightly. Though, whether the squinting was from jealousy or curiosity, she wasn't sure. "Ugh... Rainbow Dash... emergency..." Spitfire muttered, still rubbing at her nose. As she finished however, she quickly grew more serious and glared at her. "Griffons are attacking Cloudsdale and must be dealt with immediately!" she said. "It is of the upmost importance that we-" "Coming," Rainbow Dash stated flatly, already putting on her Wonderbolt uniform, albeit slowly. "...You're sure?" Spitfire questioned, though knowing that Rainbow Dash had no real choice. "You seem rather annoyed." "Don't worry. I'm fine," she lied. I just need to hit something...