June 24th
Dear Fluttershy,
You’d really like Las Pegasus. It’s not a pegasus town in the slightest. Yeah, I had my suspicions when I first got here, but now, there’s no doubt in my mind. All the pegasi who live here have lost their ways, 'Shy. This is nothing like Cloudsdale.
To start off, I had a real pain of a time trying to find the place where I’m teaching. I was flying around all parts of the city trying to find the rec center, but then, I found out that this place isn’t even in the city. Yeah, apparently, all the pegasi who have families live in these placed called ‘suburbs’. These are a bunch of mass-produced houses put near the oasis outside of the city limits. Everything about them looks incredibly phony (there’s fake grass and flowers) and the colors of the houses are all disgusting shades of pink or light blue.
Wow, now I know how Rarity feels about this stuff. In fact, I think she once talked about these placed. I think she called them ‘little boxes made of ticky-tacky that are all the same’. Needless to say, she’s hit the hammer on the nail big time.
Oh, but I haven’t even gotten to the actual ponies. So I get to the rec center and I meet my boss, an earth pony named Booster. Let me tell you something, this guy is ripped. Like seriously, I thought his neck veins were just gonna pop out at me. It was kind of gross, but also kind of cool.
But yeah, he’s been the only cool part of my day so far, because nothing else has been going on. When I get there, Booster tells me that we aren’t even starting actual training today and instead have orientation for the kids. I dunno about you, but I consider the best way to get somepony orientated to stuff like this is to get them out on the practice field right away, but nope, boring speeches, that’s what these kids get!
Then there’s the parents, and dear sweet Celestia, where do I begin? So during this meet and greet between instructors and parents, all the parents of the pegasi start swarming me and telling me all about these illnesses and petty problems their kids have and what kind of medications they’re taking. It was the weirdest thing, because all of these kids looked pretty healthy. Is there a new plague that kills somepony on the inside only, I mean, what the hay?
So yeah, the kids weren’t even there for a good chunk of the day, because guess what? This is a day camp. Like, did that even exist in Cloudsdale? I’m pretty sure most of us were tough enough to be away from our parents for a few flippin’ weeks (we had each other, what more did we need? Am I right?).
To add onto this craziness, I had to distribute all of these waivers and permission slips for the parents to sign for reasons that are totally dodging me. What exactly can I do to these at a day camp? Honestly.
Ugh, I’m just getting myself ragged now. I need to grab a late lunch. Hopefully, tomorrow won’t be nearly as bad. Write back okay, I wanna be sure everypony else is at least having a good time wherever they are.
Your friend,
Rainbow Dash
June 26, 2013
Dear Rainbow Dash,
I’m so excited to hear that you made it to Las Pegasus! I was worried about you, because I was concerned that you might not take your water along. But you must have done so, because otherwise you probably would not have made it there, and you’d be... well, let’s not talk about that.
I’m very sorry to hear about all of your troubles so far. If I were there, we’d go to the Butterfly Pavilion so you could calm your nerves, that always helps me calm down. Do they have a Butterfly Pavilion in Las Pegasus? They certainly should, I think every town in Equestria needs one of those.
Then again, maybe they don’t. What you said about the phony grass and flowers irritates me. Oh Rainbow, do you think that’s what they eat there? You’re not being forced to eat fake food, are you? I told you that you should have brought that extra daisy sandwich I made for you. You aren’t starving are you? You know, I don’t mind making the trip down to bring you some extra food, I certainly have plenty here in the cottage.
You just say the word and I’ll come see you, just so long as I don’t have to meet your scary friend, Booster. Though he does sound nice...
As for the young ponies that you have just taken under your wing, I only ask that you be patient. Sometimes your training regiment can be... well, a little less than affectionate. Not that I don’t love the way you teach, I do. When you were teaching me how to fly, I loved it with every bruised muscle and aching bone in my body. And when I was in the doctor’s office getting bandaged for my injuries, you know that I just wanted to be out there being taught by you... granted my injuries were given proper healing time.
Anyway, I know that you might be a little bit out of your comfort zone. But maybe what these ponies need is less of a violent push in the back and more of a gentle nudge in the right direction. Do you understand?
Of course, you don’t have to take my advice. I was only suggesting... it might be useless anyway...
Oh, one more thing. Maybe you take them to the Butterfly Pav
Keep at it, Rainbow. I know that you’ll do a great job, you’re the best flyer in Equestria after all!
Regarding how I’m doing, I am having a good time, thank you so much for asking. Whinniepeg is very nice this time of year, and the ponies here are very welcoming. It’s almost like they think I’ve lived here my whole life. I was in a lovely little store recently, and they didn’t even look at me strangely after I, accidentally of course, bumped into a lamp on display, and then sincerely apologized to it.
I don’t spend much time in town though. Instead, I like to chat to my new moose friend who showed up at my cottage the other day. He’s very quiet, so I like him. Oh, but I hope that the owners of the place I’m renting don’t mind muddy moose hooves being tracked all over the floor. Maybe I’ll make it a point to go out and pick up cleaning supplies...
Have you ever seen a moose before Rainbow? They’re magnificent creatures. I don’t know if this one has a name, he hasn’t said anything. What do you think I should name him just in case he doesn’t? I like Albert, but maybe you don’t, so I’m not sure.
Oh dear, I should go now. Apparently the candle in the window wasn’t such a good idea; the curtains are on fire.
- With love,
Fluttershy
June 30th
Dear Fluttershy,
Advice for you. Whenever you’re at a casino, don’t accept two-bit martinis, and no, I don’t mean ‘two-bit’ as in they were lousy (although, they weren’t anything to write home about either), but they were only two bits.
So yeah, I didn’t exactly lose most of my cash at the blackjack table.
I’ve been spending the whole weekend nursing this hangover, and now, I’ve finally built up the strength to write some letters. It’s a good thing that I wasn’t near any paper when I was drunk, or I might have said some stuff I might regret (don’t worry, nothing about you personally).
In answer to your question, no, I’ve never seen a moose. Although, from what I’ve heard, they don’t really sound any awesome, so I’m not really interested. I do know that they’re pretty big though, which brings me to my next point. If you can hang out with a big moose okay, then you shouldn’t have any problem talking to Booster. The dude wouldn’t hurt a fly... I mean, unless he’s in a boxing ring. You should see him fight, Fluttershy. He’s amazing. I got a peek of him giving lessons on Thursday, and it got me pumped! I just gotta get him to teach me some stuff.
Anyway, so if ever you do wanna swing by Las Pegasus, you really gotta meet Booster. It’s probably the only thing you’d like in this town. I checked, there’s no Butterfly Pavillion, which doesn’t surprise me. Everything in both the cities and suburbs is fake. They don’t even eat flowers and grass, they eat this awful processed garbage that comes in boxes from Detrot or something. I need to figure out how to make sure the kids eat something right before I’m done around here.
I did manage to find a store that sells natural stuff in the suburbs, but the stuff is really expensive. I may need to press my luck at the Casinos more to rake up some grocery money.
Also, about the kids, don't worry. They love me (which really isn't a surprise). I just gotta find a way to get them some extra training without their stupid parents knowing. Maybe Booster can find out. Either way, I've got the drive now to change these kids and show them what it means to be a pegasus.
...Now, if only I can remember their names...
Hope things are going good, and hopefully, you got that fire put out.
Stay in touch,
Rainbow Dash
July 3, 2013
Dear Rainbow Dash,
Do you mind if I ask a personal question?
Oh dear, this whole letter writing thing would work much better if it could send faster. Somepony should get on inventing a thing like that.
No, but in all seriousness, do you mind? I won’t ask it if you prefer I didn’t...
Please respond with your answer.
- With love,
Fluttershy
July 3, 2013
Dear Rainbow Dash,
I would like to apologize if the last letter seemed at all brash. I don’t want to make you feel uncomfortable, that would be just awful.
Please disregard the first letter if it seemed in any way an attempt to pry into your personal life. If you don’t want to answer a personal question, then you shouldn’t need to, end of story.
But if you’ll still allow it, please respond.
Unless you don’t want to.
- With love,
Fluttershy
P.S.- Don’t respond if you don’t want to, I’ll write you a normal letter.
July 3, 2013
Dear Rainbow Dash,
I’m so very sorry, I just couldn’t take it. I’d like to ask you that question if you don’t mind. And if you do mind, then I’m oh so very sorry, and please don’t take it personally, and I hope that we can still be friends.
Okay. Here goes.
Rainbow, you aren’t drinking and gambling there in Las Pegasus, are you?
Not that I’m judging you! Oh, not at all, it’s nothing like that! I’m just worried about you. Drinking and gambling are very dangerous hobbies (especially when done at the same time), and you know how I get when it comes to dangerous things.
I hope that you are taking care of yourself. You need to be in tip-top shape in order to keep pace with your job, I’m sure of it. I see that you have at least found a nice place to shop for groceries, so that’s good. Have you been eating right? Are you getting enough sleep? Tell me you’re doing all right?
I’ll try not to worry so much in the meantime.
Anyway, on a different note, I’d like to know more about these kids that you’re teaching. There has to be a few of them that you like, after all, there’s a little bit of good in everybody, right?
Also, maybe I will take you up on meeting your friend Booster. However, I am very sorry to say that the rest of my entire vacation has become booked, and that I might not make it now. Isn’t it funny how that works...
Oh Rainbow! You’re so very wrong about the moose. They’re astounding creatures, and surprisingly very good at Twister. Just an update, I have decided upon the name Albert. If you don’t like that name, then, well, I apologize.
Today Albert and I went into the forest (I’m basically living right inside of it!) so that we could look at the local wildlife. We found a small pond in a clearing of trees, and boy was it breathtaking. There were all sorts of lotus and lilies floating around for the dragonflies and frogs to play with. There were butterflies and beavers and otters and chickadees and woodpeckers and geese! I ended up going for a short swim. Oh you would have loved it, it was marvelous.
Anyway, that’s about all I have for now. I’ll keep you updated for certain.
Can you tell me a little bit more about your stay in Las Pegasus? I would love to know all that you’ve been up to. In fact, I’m just itching for news. Have you been talking to the girls at all?
Please respond as soon as possible! Oh, right, unless you don’t want to, I almost forgot (sorry).
- With love,
Fluttershy
P.S.- We did put that fire out, thank you for asking. The new drapes don’t exactly match the carpet, but I don’t think the owners will notice. They don’t really visit anymore. In any sense, I’m happy to know that you’re always looking out for my well-being.
July 14th
Dear Fluttershy,
Okay, so I get like three letters from you in the mail, and I figured, ‘Oh, she must have written a bunch of letters over the last few weeks.’
Instead, you get so flustered (gotta find a better word) and stuff worried about nothing.
I need to make this clear, Shy: nothing you say can ever upset me or come off as brash.
Literally. Nothing.
And even if you did upset me with what you said, I could never hate you for it. Come on, Flutters, you know me. None of us could ever hate you. So just don’t worry so much about upsetting us in your letters, okay? Okay.
Anyway, about your question, yes, I am doing some drinking and gambling. It’s Las Pegasus and I’ve made some buddies, whaddya expect?
But yeah, I am being... okay, careful might not be the best word, but I’m with friends who know how to be careful for me. Booster’s become my best bud out here (just in Las Pegasus, you girls will be my #1 chicas), and he’s kept me on the up and up.
I do try to eat from that grocery store, but it’s pretty damn expensive. Luckily, I told AJ about it and she sent me some oranges. I should be pretty good for a while. I need to not spend anymore money so that I’ll have enough for a night on the town when AJ and Twilight come over.
...Oh yeah, that’s right. AJ and Twi are visiting me in Las Pegasus on Thursday. Pretty cool, huh? They’re coming because... eh, it’s not really important. They’re just coming because they had the time. It should be... fun. Yeah, fun.
Sucks that you’re busy, by the way. Though, I’m sure you’re having fun, or, what you call ‘fun’, anyway. What do mooses look like anyway? I had this dream last night where you were riding a giant something. It was supposed to be a moose, but I have no idea what they look like, so I took
But yeah, I’m enjoying myself in Las Pegasus. Yesterday, I went out into the desert with Booster and his buddies (one of them is actually named Gun Show, can you believe that?). We rode in these things called sandrails that were kinda cool, but couldn’t hold a candle to go-karts.
That’s really all for now. I gotta get up for work in the morning, then I have to figure out how to throw some cash together for AJ and Twi. Write back soon.
Your pal,
Rainbow Dash
P.S.- I could totally kick that Moose’s ass at Twister.
July 18, 2013
Dear Rainbow Dash,
I’m very sorry about all of those letters that I’ve sent. I do get ever so worried about very minor things, it’s true. I’m a mess sometimes- just yesterday I hid under the covers for a good hour when some very frightening thunderclaps rolled through. I am trying to be brave though, just like you taught me, promise.
Anyway, I’m glad that those extra letters didn’t bother you too much, and thank you for the encouragement, I really needed it...
So our search for Albert’s (my moose friend) family in the woods was a complete disaster. I’m sorry if I don’t seem like my usual self in this letter, Rainbow, I’m just so drained from the search. Oh wait, that’s right, you don’t know anything about it... allow me to fill you in.
So Albert is staying at my cottage because he’s lost his way, as he and his family were separated on the way into Whinniepeg. Of course, after hearing his heartbreaking story, I just had to help reunite him with his family. I planned a trek into the woods to look for clues as to their whereabouts, thinking they couldn’t have gone too far. Oh, how naive I was. We set out three days ago to find them, but we had no luck at all. We couldn’t even find a moose print in the mud, and we spent three long days out there.
Oh, I can’t stand to talk about it. Please, can we talk about something else? I’d like that very much.
Princess Twilight and Applejack are visiting you in Las Pegasus? That sounds lovely. It’d be nice to see the girls again, only if for a night. I hope that you girls will stay safe there, I hear that town can be quite dangerous. Rarity says that it’s full of awful drama, and the stallions get drunk and call girls or something along those lines. I don’t know, but it sounds dangerous, so be sure to keep the girls safe please, will you?
How long are the girls staying for? And will you guys be eating well enough with the whole food shortage thing? (Also, I’m sure that Booster is a nice pony and all, I’m very sure because you say he is, but please if you introduce him to the girls don’t let Booster eat them... not that he would... but if he would, then don’t let him.)
Why are the girls visiting, if I may ask? Last I heard, Applejack was getting worked to the bone and Twilight had a lot of royal duties to tend to. She also asked if I could write a song for her because she was, well, doing science I guess. Did she ask you as well? I think she said something about you. Can you send me your song if you did write one? I’m struggling and I could use some inspiration! Oh, but of course you don’t have to if you don’t want to, I’m not pressuring you or anything. Don’t think that I am.
Oh my, I’m off topic. I’m sorry for all the questions, I hope they don’t bother you too much, even though you say you can’t be bothered. I’d just like to know what the special occasion is... if you’d let me in on it, that is. If it’s a secret and I’m not supposed to know, that’s fine, I guess.
Glad to see you’re having fun in Las Pegasus and you’re staying (relatively) safe. Please write back with all the news on the girl’s visit soon... if you want to.
- With love,
Fluttershy
August 4th
Hey Flutters,
Sorry this took me a while to respond. Work really whipped me this week. I had gotten all the kids in the air a week before, so this week I tried showing them some more complex moves and teaching them how to come up with tricks on their own. It was kind of brutal, kids crashing and everything. Now, I know why Booster made the parents sign all those waivers and permission slips.
Still though, none of the kids are seriously hurt, and it’s still miles away safer than when we were kids in Cloudsdale. The benefit of being on the ground is that there’s no way a kid could fall thousands of feet to their death. You know, kind of what almost happened to you? Man, if that had happened today, Cloudsdale would be so sued.
But yeah, I’m seeing that we’re all being whipped by our stuff. Sucks about that search, by the way. It’s a good thing you and your moose are safe though, so that’s good for something. As for the rest, Rarity seems to be deep in some drama (has she written to you?), and Pinkie... man, I don’t even know what’s going on through her head. It’s Pinkie Pie though, so... yeah.
As for AJ and Twilight, they’re not faring too good either. They’re both stuck with a bunch of froufrou parties that they have to go to. I just know they wish I was there to make everything awesome, as I usually do.
Oh yeah, I should probably tell you about their visit. Well, see, the reason they came here was because of some personal stuff. It’s all behind us now, but yeah, some words were said, and some feelings were revealed. I took them out to eat somewhere, and then we just turned in. I didn’t have the money to do much else (I need to go all-out for my last night here).
But that’s not the end of the story. After their visit... we’re now all sort-of dating, like all three of us.
...Yeah, I don’t really get it either. The sex is pretty good, though, so I’m not one to complain. I miss them a whole lot, just like I miss the rest of you.
It’s just for AJ and Twi, I l... lo... lolo... nope, can’t say it.
So hopefully, things turn out better for you and Alfred, and if you can’t find his family, I’m sure Ponyville would love to have a moose hanging around (I need to know what one looks, so if ever I dream about you riding a moose again, it’ll actually look like a moose).
Write back soon,
Rainbow Dash.