//------------------------------// // "Prepare myself for what?" // Story: "Wait!" // by AxelGunn //------------------------------// "Prepare myself for what?" By MrAnderson92 Rainbow and I walked briskly from the library, being buffeted by a strong evening wind as soon as we closed the door. Immediately Rainbow started flapping her wings and took off from the ground leaving me (literally) in the dust. "Hey come on slowpoke!" She called down to me, "I wanna see those wings of yours at work!" She finished with a sly wink. I grinned up at her, feeling my wings begin to unfurl of their own accord. Well now...why do this now? She wants me to show her what I can do! And the idea of that turns you on? Um...I guess so? I'm not averse to a little exhibitionism. I physically felt my grin turn devious. And if Rainbow gets to watch...well I'm more than happy to oblige. Yes, I can tell. MUCH more than happy to oblige... I took off, flying a circle around Rainbow Dash as I observed her figure while she flew. She may be a blunt, overly athletic persona while she was grounded, but in the air she was lithe, and graceful. I could honestly say that I had never seen a more beautiful sight than Rainbow floating in mid-air, flapping her wings steadily as she turned to watch me fly. I felt my blood rush, getting a charge through my body as I knew she was watching ME, her eyes were on ME, and it electrified me. I dove underneath her, pulling up to a stop right in front of her. "Like what you see?" I asked her in a low voice as I wrapped my hooves around her mane and pulled her in for a kiss. While not nearly as explosive as our first kiss, I felt something there that wasn't there before. A...certain type of warmth. Caring, compassion, a tenderness that definitely wasn't there for our first kiss. I pulled her in closer to me, our bodies beginning to rub against each other as the kiss grew more passionate. I could feel the compassion between us begin to turn into a competition again, so I thought it prudent to break the kiss while I could still feel my lips. "I must say," Rainbow murmured into my ear as we nuzzled each other in mid-air, "I do desire to spend more time with this spectacular body of yours..." She sighed as I chose that particular moment to nibble playfully at her ear. "Oh so you're just in this for my body huh?" I asked her merrily, pushing her away from me with an expression of fake shock on my face, "I should've known you were all about being physical!" "Hey now, what're you trying to say Cloud?" Rainbow asked mockingly, "Would you rather I stop being so...physical?" She asked me, quickly moving closer to me as she smiled sensually. "Hey now!" I exclaimed, grabbing her hooves and pulling her up against me, "I never said that!" I looked into her rose-colored eyes and gave her another small kiss. Hey, what about Hazel Swirl? She doesn't exist right now. Tonight, it's only Rainbow and I. Very well. Just don't do anything rash. With Rainbow? That's practically impossible! Ok, Now that was just ridiculous. "Hey," Rainbow said quietly, breaking into my thoughts, "we should probably get going so we don't miss Vinyl Scratch at the club." Vinyl Scratch? "Who's Vinyl Scratch?" I asked, a quizzical look upon my face. Rainbow's jaw dropped as she looked at me, pure astonishment showing on her face, "Vinyl Scratch?? You know, DJ Pon-3?" "Ooooh," I said, suddenly feeling very stupid, "I feel like I should've known that..." "Ah it's ok if you didn't," Rainbow assured me, "since you have amnesia and all. I just hope you don't turn out to be an egghead!" She laughed, lightly punching me in the shoulder. "Hey, what's wrong with being an egghead?" I asked, lacing my voice with mock anger. "Well, no offense to Twilight or anything," Rainbow said, "but being an egghead isn't exactly cool ya know?" "I see," I said slowly, "I, for one, hope that I AM an egghead." "Why would you want to be an egghead?" She asked quizzically. "Because then I can go around telling everypony that an egghead beat the famous Rainbow Dash in a race to the club!" I said quickly, pushing away from Rainbow and flying off in the direction of the club. I glanced over my shoulder to see Rainbow's face turn from one of astonishment to realization to confidence as a cocky grin spread from ear-to-ear. She quickly took off after me and we raced side-by-side, neither one of us really caring who won, because we were just enjoying the moment together. You know, this is something Twilight couldn't give you. What do you mean? Twilight's a unicorn. She wouldn't be able to fly with you. I know, but I'm not going to base my decision on that alone. I heard the rhythmic sounds of the club before I saw it, bright lights flashing in time to the music. I slowed down, allowing Rainbow Dash to fly ahead of me as I descended to the ground. "Ha!" Rainbow gloated as she turned to face me, "Looks like the egghead lost!" "Oh please," I scoffed at her as I walked up, "I let you win and we both know that. Besides, I never said I WAS an egghead remember?" I stuck my tongue out at Rainbow as I bumped our flanks together. "Maybe so," she said, moving closer so we were constantly touching, "but I still would have kicked your tail in a real race!" "I'd like to see you prove it!" I challenged her, feeling my wings unfold subconsciously. Really? This again? What can I say? She pushes all the right buttons. Keep it in your flanks lovercolt. "Of course, I'd have to be flying backwards in order for that to happen!" I said, grinning cockily over at her. "Oh I will prove it!" Rainbow retorted, "And maybe we can make it interesting?" She asked me quietly, stopping me in my tracks as she nipped at my ear. "Oh? And how can we do that?" I murmured innocently as I planted a small kiss on her cheek, knowing full well what she meant. "We make a bet." She whispered as her hooves wrapped around my neck, grazing her lips against mine. "Oh really?" I whispered back, placing my hooves on her hips and bringing her closer to me, "And what exactly would the stakes be?" I asked softly, our lips brushing together. "Oh we'll settle that when the time comes." She said in a sultry voice, "I for one, already know what I want." "And what would that be?" I asked, raising my right eyebrow to give Rainbow a quizzical look. "You'll find out when we make the bet." She said teasingly as she pulled me in for a deep kiss. We didn't hold the kiss for very long and after we broke apart from each other we started walking towards the entrance of the club. As soon as we got there though, the bouncer stopped us. "Yo, cutie marks?" He asked us gruffly, giving us a dead-pan stare. Rainbow and I lifted our wings and showed him our flanks, after which he let us in the club with no more hassle. Inside the club was a plethora of dancing ponies, multitudes of flashing lights, and incredibly poppin' music. I noticed the DJ pony that was at my Pinkie Party up on stage, working her magic (literally) on the deck in front of her. That's odd...What is? We were never introduced to her...yet we already knew who she was. Ah, you mean at the Pinkie Party right? Of course I do. What else could I be talking about? Relax, somepony probably mentioned her name. No. Nopony mentioned who she was. We were on stage remember? Oh. Right. She might hold a clue to our past! No! Tonight is about Rainbow! Not about finding my past! But who knows when we'll get another chance to talk with her? No. I'm not going to worry about that. Because tonight, it's only Rainbow and I. I followed Rainbow over to the bar, claiming two stools right as their former occupants left to go dance. The bartender, a tall and thin unicorn stallion, trotted over to us. "Well hey there Rainbow, I haven't seen you here in awhile!" He said as he greeted Rainbow warmly, "And who, may I ask, is this lucky gentlecolt?" "Cosmo, this is Cloud Runner, Cloud meet Cosmo!" Rainbow introduced, "His real name is Cosmopolitan but he prefers Cosmo. And he can make any drink in Equestria!" "Damn straight I can!" He boasted confidently, "So what'll you be having tonight Rainbow? Your usual?" "Better make it two Cosmo!" Rainbow exclaimed, "We have a long night ahead of us and I'm gonna get this colt hammered!" Something tells me I'm not the only pony who's gonna get 'hammered' tonight...Seriously? What the buck is wrong with you? Oh please, like you'd try and stop me! That is besides the point! No it isn't! Cosmo suddenly planted two rainbow colored drinks in front of Rainbow and I, "Alright Rainbow that'll be four bits." "Hey Cosmo this one's on me." I interjected, placing the four bits on the counter, "As are all the rest of the drinks we get tonight." "Oh ho!" Cosmo exclaimed heftily, winking over at Rainbow, "Looks like somepony finally snagged her a date!" "What's that supposed to mean??" Rainbow said defensively, "You've met some of my dates before!" "Yeah Rainbow, AFTER you met them here and AFTER they all had a few drinks in them!" Cosmo guffawed, slamming his hoof into the counter as he tried to regain his composure, "This is the first time you actually arrived with a date!" "So?" Rainbow mumbled, suddenly taking a strong interest in her drink, "It's not like you need to point it out..." I placed my hoof on Rainbow's shoulder, trying to comfort her as I turned towards Cosmo, "Hey, thanks for the drinks." I told him, "I'll let you know if we want anything else okay?" "Alright dude! You two have a good night now, ya hear?" He said as walked down the bar to serve some other ponies. "Hey Rainbow," I said quietly, leaning closer to her so she could hear me, "you okay?" "I guess so..." She said softly, turning over to face me, "I just wish he didn't say that." "Aw, who cares what Cosmo thinks?" I said, taking a quick sip of my drink. Holy Goddess that's good! "All that matters now is that we're here together. And besides," I continued, winking at Rainbow, "I'm glad I'm the first date you brought here." "I am too Cloud." Rainbow said, giving me a quick peck on the lips, "But tonight has barely even started!" She exclaimed suddenly, downing her whole drink as I stared at her, completely flabbergasted. "Well?" She asked, looking at me with a cocky grin on her face, "You just gonna sit there while I outdrink you?" I grinned back at her as I grabbed my drink. This mare's right up my alley! "Yeah, you wish!" I challenged, as I too downed the colorful beverage. Hot DAMN that's a good drink! Just don't do something you'll regret. Like I'd regret doing anything with this wild mare! "Now THAT'S more like it!" Rainbow yelled, her grin growing even wider as we turned to find Cosmo, but Cosmo had already found us. "Hey there you two," He said, winking at both of us, "anything else I can get ya?" "Yeah!" I said before Rainbow could answer him, "Two shots of the strongest you got!" We'll just see who can outdrink whom! This is a terrible ideeaaaghgm... What? Ah buck it, I have a competition to win! "Uh..you sure 'bout that Cloud?" Cosmo asked cautiously, "I mean...that stuff has quite the kick." "You heard 'im Cosmo!" Rainbow exclaimed, an excited gleam in her eyes, "I guess he just wants to lose big time!" "Well...alright then." Cosmo said, turning to go find the bottle. I turned to Rainbow, an idea suddenly forming in my head, "Hey Rainbow," I asked slyly, "how about we make that bet right now?" "Really?" She asked, looking at me with her eyes half-closed, "Want to lose the bet that quickly?" "I'll make you drink those words!" I said defiantly, "What shall the stakes be?" "How about the loser has to do whatever the winner wants for the rest of the night?" Rainbow suggested seductively, leaning closer to me to kiss my cheek. However I intercepted her and pulled her in for a kiss. "Alright you lovepegasi," Cosmo said, levitating two shot glasses in front of us, "you two be careful with this stuff now." "Will do Cosmo." I assured him as Rainbow and I picked up the shot glasses, "It's not like she'll last very long or anything." "Oh. It. Is. ON!" Rainbow shouted as she wrapped her hoof around mine and prepared to take her shot. "Damn right it's on!" I shouted back as I suddenly began to have doubts about this. What if I lose? Then you'll have tooghs... Gah, that stupid rainbow drink was stronger than I thought! Oh well, I can't back down now! Here goes nothing! And on the count of three, we both tilted our heads back and took the shots. It felt like somepony had slammed a hoof into my throat, "Oh my Goddess!" I exclaimed, my throat burning. "Holy Celestia that stuff is strong!" Rainbow said, grimacing as she felt the effects of the shot herself, "But it does only get easier from here on out!" "Doesn't matter how easy it gets," I informed her cockily, "I'm still going to win! And then you'll have to do what I want!" I said, giving Rainbow a big grin and a wink. "No way!" Rainbow laughed loudly at the prospect of me beating her at anything, "Tonight you're going to be my slave!" Mmmm...maybe I should just lose...Can yoasdfoin evidfh... Whatever. I'll go for one more then I'll call it quits. Then I'll be Rainbow's 'slave'...I felt my wings extend quickly, a blush forming on my face as Rainbow cocked her eyebrow as she noticed, "Well well, looks like someone might want to lose now!" She teased, leaning in and brushing a hoof along my wings. I snapped to attention, stimulation suddenly coursing through my body as she rubbed my wing. I quickly got off my stool and walked over to Rainbow, wrapping my hooves around her waist (which was level with my chest.) "Hey now, what about our bet?" She asked quietly, looking down into my eyes. "Buck the bet," I said softly, leaning up to kiss Rainbow, "tonight I'm all yours Rainbow." "Mmm I already knew that," She murmured into my mouth, "tell me something I don't know." "Well let me see..." I said, massaging her folded wings to their full wingspan quite easily, "I DO enjoy dancing..." "I know that too." Rainbow said, hopping down from her stool, "I want you to tell me something I DON'T know!" "But Rainbow," I said innocently, "I thought wanting to learn things meant you were an egghead!" "Well...I...Oh shut up!" She stuttered as she kissed me, pulling me over to the dance floor. We started to dance, eventually setting our movements to be in time to the beat. I slowed my movements, focusing mainly on the way Rainbow moved her body. I watched as the lights danced over her lithe, muscular body, moving her wings as well as her body in time to the music. Goddess...this is like a dream...bjdsdidhdsd....sidfhwo. She's so beautiful... The crowd around us suddenly got very dense, pushing us closer together, but at the same time they all seemed to disappear. Rainbow's body pressed against mine as we both danced, our wings splayed out, shamelessly showing off our emotions to anypony who cared to look. I placed my hooves on Rainbow's shoulders, slowly beginning to rub her upper arms as we grinded our bodies together. Rainbow placed her hooves around my neck, pulling me in for a kiss while I moved my hooves down to her sides. Time slowed to a stop, everypony else was gone, the only thing on my mind was Rainbow Dash. Our kiss grew more passionate as my hooves trailed down to her hips, when, on an impulse, I pressed my right hoof into her cutie mark. "Ooooooooh." Rainbow moaned, her hot breath pouring into my mouth, "Th-that felt amazing..." "Oh really?" I murmured, smirking as I suddenly found myself in control, "Then maybe I should do it again?" "Yes...please....do it!" Rainbow gasped, abruptly pulling my mouth against hers fiercely, shoving her tongue past my lips and dominating my own tongue. Ooooh no you don't...I started rubbing her cutie marks with both my hooves, getting a smug grin as she began to gasp and moan. Suddenly, Rainbow pulled away from me, her eyes filled with lust. "What are you doing?" I asked slyly, winking at her as I did so. "Let's go." She said hungrily, spinning me around and pushing me towards the door. "Go where?" I asked innocently, knowing full well she was probably going to drag me to her house if I didn't cooperate. "I'm taking you to my house, and then you're going to be my slave 'cause I won the bet!" Well...I don't have a problem with that! fjffjdfisdhighidhsdhg. Indeed. I should go through with it. "Oh alright," I said, walking on my own so she wouldn't have to push me anymore, "let's go then!" We left the bar, moving a little too quickly for my head, and I had to lean against a tree for a short while so my mind would stop spinning. "Hey Rainbow," I heard myself say, "where do you live?" "See that cloud way over there?" She said, pointing to a cloud in the distance that had a small rainbow on it. Why is there a rainbow on that cloud..? "You mean the one with the small rainbow on it?" I asked quizzically. "Yep! That's the one!" She said happily, looking over at me with a sly gleam in her eyes, "Just wait'll you see the inside!" "I bet it's amazing," I said, still trying to get my head clear, "why don't you go on ahead and I'll catch up?" "Oh fine," Rainbow said with a small pout on her face, "but you better not take too long! I get things set up quickly." And with a seductive wiggle in her rump, she took a few steps and took off, heading for her home in a slight serpentine fashion. "Whew..." I sighed, beginning to walk down the street towards her cloud. I hope I can fly up there....I can barely even walk! I continued walking down the path, trying not to swerve too much, when I was suddenly aware of how alone I was. The street I was on, usually having at least somepony else on it at any given time, was completely empty. Silent. What the hay...where is everypony? I continued walking down the street, stopping abruptly as I felt somepony's gaze piercing my back. I turned around quickly, and saw a brief flash of scarlet as I was picked up and violently thrown into the side of a nearby building. WHAM! "Ahh!" I yelled as I fell to the ground, snapped sober by this sudden attack. Who the hay was that?? I turned and faced my attacker, only to find that the pony had disappeared. Uh oh. Where'd he go? Well, he's obviously not in front of us, and it makes sense for him to not be below us. He can't be to the left because this building is in the way. I'd try looking up. Looking....up? I glanced skyward and jumped backwards as a crimson pony slammed the ground where I just was. Holy Celestia! Who is this guy?? I studied this newcomer, this unicorn, and immediately noticed that his horn was broken. "I finally found you Cloud Runner!" The crimson unicorn said in a brusque voice, "Prepare yourself!" Tons of questions were pouring through my head, but I only asked the one question that was predominant in my mind. "Prepare myself for what?" --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A/N: Whew! This chapter took me much longer than it should've! I got distracted by an awesome twitter-clone called rainbowdash.net, if any of you guys haven't been there yet you totally should! One last thing, I'm getting too many story ideas DX I want to write all of them but I'm already so busy! So chapter updates will be coming even slower, so please bear with me! Love you guys!