The Sparkle Dash Family
Prompt 371: Once upon a rhyme
Disclaimer: I do not own My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
Warning: In case it wasn’t clear by the title, this chapter is being written mostly in lyrical format. This chapter will be going over previous events in Sparkle Dash Family, so if you chose to skip it you won’t be missing out on anything other than musical shenanigans.
Also, there are links to the song being used before the lyrics start, enjoy!
Act I
Twilight groggily sat up, pulling herself away from the comfort of her bed. She blinked her eyes, trying to clear the sleep from them, as she focused on the source of the sound that had awoken her.
“Ra-yaaaawn-Rainbow Dash? What’re you doing here so early, is something wrong?” She asked.
Rainbow just returned a smile. “Heh, nothing’s wrong Twi. Do I really need a reason to wanna see my marefriend?”
Twilight just nodded, still trying to fight the siren song of her bed. After a few moments of silence, Rainbow Dash’s words finally hit her. Twilight’s eyes flew open and she looked at Rainbow Dash in confusion.
“Rainbow Dash... did you just call me your marefriend?” Twilight asked.
“Uhhh yeah. You feelin’ alright Twi?”
Twilight shook her head. She got off her bed, and stood to face Rainbow Dash.
I think there’s some confusion
Over what’s been happening here.
Rainbow Dash
But what about the Milkshakes?
Twilight
You can’t really think that those were dates!
Both
Well at least that explains what’s been going on.
Yes
There’s been some confusion
For you see this pony is:
Twilight
Completely impossible and
And altogether full of herself
Rainbow Dash
An Egghead
Twilight
What is this feeling,
So sudden and new?
Rainbow Dash
I felt the moment
I laid eyes on you
Twilight
My pulse is rushing
Rainbow Dash
My wings are extending
Twilight
My face is flushing
Both
What is this feeling?
Friendship’s not the same
Does it have a name?
Yeeeeeeeeees!
Loving
Unadulterated loving
Twilight
For your drive
Rainbow Dash
Your smarts
Twilight
Your flying
Both
Let’s just say - I love it all
Every little trait, however small
Sings to me like a siren’s call
With complete and utter loving
There’s a strange sense of longing
With a love that is just dawning
It’s so pure, so strong
Thought I do admit it came on fast
Still I do believe that it can last
And I will be loving
Loving you
My whole life long
Spike
Twilight Sparkle have you lost your mind
How can you date her, are you in a bind?
She’s a rascal! She’s a slacker!
She spends all her time napping
Twilight I think you’re off your rocker
Twilight
Well, sometimes she is quite dapper
Spike
Poor Twilight so totally blind
While Rainbow Dash stares at her behind
Honestly I think, they’re both out of their minds
How are they so
Twilight & Rainbow Dash
What is this feeling (Loving)
So sudden and new (Unadulterated loving)
I felt the moment I laid eyes on you (For her face, her voice,
My pulse is rushing (Let’s just say)
My head is reeling (They love it all!)
Oh what is this feeling (Every little trait however small)
Does it have a name (Draws them in like a siren’s call)
Yes
Loving (Loving)
There’s a strange sense of longing (Loving)
For this love which is just dawning (Loving)
It’s so pure, so strong (So strong)
Though I do admit it came on fast
Still I do believe that it can last
And I will be... (Loving)
Loving
For forever...(Loving)
Loving
Truly deeply loving you (Loving you)
My whole life long!
Spike
Loving
Unadulterated Loving!
Twilight and Rainbow Dash smiled at each other, and trotted out of the library into the Ponyville morning, nuzzling each other as they went.
Act II
Scootaloo huffed in annoyance as she surveyed the room she shared with the other colts and fillies in the orphanage. She still couldn’t believe that she had been betrayed like that! Not even an hour out of the hospital, and she had been shoved into some stupid orphanage!
It wasn’t fair! Scootaloo had been taking care of herself ever since she could remember! She never needed anypony to look out for her, so why did she now?
She sighed, and stared out the window at the setting sun. She’d have to figure a way out of this soon...
I am a filly of the world
No parents that I’ve ever heard
Never had anyone to hold me in their arms
And what do you think you’d ever say?
I won’t listen away
You don’t know me
And I’ll never be who you want me to be
Scootaloo
And why do you think that I should care?
I’m a filly, no, I’m a mare!
You can’t take me and send me away
And how does it feel to be all alone
I’ve always been on my own
Nopony knows me ‘cause I’m not here
Scootaloo
And I want a moment to be real
Wanna touch things I don’t feel
Wanna hold on and feel I belong
And how can Equestria want me to change
They’re the ones that stay the same
They don’t know me
‘Cause I’m not here
“What do you mean somepony is adopting me?!” Scootaloo cried in indignation. The matron of the orphanage, Penny Gwen, didn’t bat an eye at Scootaloo’s outburst.
“Just what it sounds like Scootaloo. In fact, they just finished signing the papers and are ready to take you home.” Penny Gwen said, ushering Scootaloo into her office.
Scootaloo was prepared to protest, perhaps violently if need be. Upon entering the office however, she froze on the spot. There were only two ponies in the room, but surely they couldn’t be the ones adopting her. There was no way she would be lucky enough to get Rainbow Dash as her mother!
“Heya Squirt! Ready to go home?” Rainbow Dash asked.
Scootaloo
And you see the things nopony sees
All you wanted, I could be
Now you know me, and I’m not afraid
And I wanna tell you that I care
Can you help me be a mare?
They can’t break me
As long as we’re flying up there
Scootaloo
And I want a moment to be real
Wanna touch things I don’t feel
Wanna hold on, and feel I belong
And how can Equestria want me to change
They’re the ones that stay the same
They can’t see me
But I’m still here
Scootaloo glared angrily at Rainbow Dash. How could her idol, the coolest pony in all of Equestria, think studying was more important than trying to get her cutie mark?
Without a word, Scootaloo dashed out of the library, hopping on her scooter and buzzing away as fast as she could. Soon she came upon the familiar sight of the Cutie Mark Crusader’s Clubhouse. She’d stay there for the night, and figure out what to do in the morning. She was tired, both physically and mentally. Her fight with Rainbow Dash had drained her, and it was just now starting to dawn on her that she would be alone again.
Scootaloo
You can’t tell me who to be!
Studying is not important to me
And my friends are out crusading
While you’re forcing me to study
And your words are just stupid
And uncool things that I’ll never agree
Scootaloo
And I want a moment to be real
Wanna touch things I don’t feel
Wanna hold on and feel I belong
And why should I be the one to change
You’re the ones that stay the same
I’m alone again
Cause I’m not there
As Scootaloo cried to herself on the floor of the clubhouse, the door was flung open. Inside walked a worried looking Rainbow Dash, whose body visibly sagged in relief once her eyes landed on Scootaloo. She rushed over to the filly, wrapping her up in her forehooves and squeezing her tight.
Rainbow Dash
You’re not alone!
Cause I’m right here
I’m right here
I’m right here
I’m right here
Act III
Twilight and Scootaloo stood in the center of Twilight’s basement laboratory. Rainbow Dash and Spike were standing off to the side, trying hard to stay out of the way.
“Don’t be scared Scootaloo. I promise you, I will make it so you can fly!” Twilight said, giving her daughter a reassuring smile.
“But Twilight, the doctor said it was impossible...” Scootaloo shuffled around nervously, still unsure about this.
Twilight just smiled as her magic lit up her horn, surrounding various objects in the lab with her purple aura. “Well, the doctor was wrong. I’m positive this will work. Would you like to know why?”
Despite the music that began playing in the background, Scootaloo rose to Twilight’s bait. “Why?”
Twilight
You remind me of the foal
Scootaloo
What foal?
Twilight
Foal with the power
Scootaloo
What power?
Twilight
Power of voodoo
Scootaloo
Who do?
Twilight
You do
Scootaloo
Do what?
Twilight
Remind me of the foal
I saw my filly, crying hard as filly could cry
What could I do
My filly couldn’t fly
That left my filly blue
Nopony knew
Twilight
What kind of magic spell to use
Spike
Snips and Snails
Suggested puppy dogs’ tails
Rainbow Dash
Thunder or lightning
Twilight
Then filly said
Dance magic, dance magic
Dance magic, dance magic
Put that filly spell on me
Jump magic, jump magic
Jump magic, jump magic
Put that magic jump on me
Drink that potion, set her free
I saw my filly, trying hard as a filly could try
What could I do
My filly’s wings weren’t strong
That left my filly blue
Nopony knew
What kind of magic spell to use
Spike
Snips and Snails
Suggest puppy dogs’ tails
Rainbow Dash
Thunder or lightning
Twilight
Then my filly said
Dance magic, dance magic
Dance magic, dance magic
Put that filly’s spell on me
Jump magic, jump magic
Jump magic, jump magic
Put that magic jump on me
Cast this spell, set my filly free
The stage descends into chaos, as ponies from all over Ponyville dance along to the catchy tune.
SDF:TM
Twilight tried very hard not to visibly wince as she finished reading the script. She looked over the papers she held in her magic to the three fillies who were eagerly awaiting her response.
“Well girls, this certainly is... creative?” Twilight said, trying to be as diplomatic as possible.
“Yes! See girls, I told you we could totally make it as Cutie Mark Crusaders: Musical Writers!” Scootaloo cheered, giving a high-hoof to Applebloom.
“Thanks Twilight! We’re going to go start working on costumes and stuff right away! This’ll be so great, I bet we’ll even make it on Broadhay!” Sweetie Belle squee’d at the thought.
The papers were quickly ripped from Twilight’s magic by Scootaloo, and the three fillies ran out of the library to further pursue their theatrical careers, not hearing Twilight’s calls in their excitement.
Twilight watched the three fillies run away with a growing sense of dread. What had she just unleashed upon Ponyville?