"You are not an athlete, you are an egghead," exclaimed Rainbow Dash
"I am well read!" objected Twilight.
Twilight kept hearing these words as she slowly woke. Unicorn rubbed her eyes and searched for any food in bags. She pulled a peanut butter and a zap apple jam sandwich out. Twilight remembered that it is Rainbow's favorite food. A big smile grew on her face.
The weather was even cloudier than yesterday. It looked like it will rain soon. The wind got stronger and now it was pleasant no more. It sure didn't look like a perfect day for a journey.
Twilight ate her breakfast outside. The animals started to gather around Twilight like they were attracted by her calmness. She gave the birds some bread crumbs. It was a simple peaceful and calm morning for Twilight. In half an hour she packed her things and continued her journey.
Twilight's Journal Day Three Entry One:
Today I had a dream. A dream about my Ponyville friend Rainbow Dash. I saw her mocking me for taking part in the running of the leaves. Always impatient and always too sure of herself. There was no one I would rather have at my side when in danger. She always called me an egghead up until the moment I gave her the book. This book that made us so much closer. This book which made us understand each other a lot easier. Daring Do and the Quest for the Sapphire Stone.
Twilight roamed the forest for a couple more hours. After leaving the forest Twilight saw big and mighty mountains up ahead. The sight was breathtaking. Twilight has climbed some mountains in her life but she also roamed a lot of forests in her life. Only now Twilight could see that she didn't truly saw the beauty, the beauty that was every single leaf and every single creature.
Twilight has walked in many forests and meadows in her life but only now she could truly appreciate the perfectness of the world. It made her incredibly sad to know that she won't physically be able to see all of Equestria and it's beauty in 30 days.
Twilight walked a narrow road leading to the mountains and could not stop staring at them, but before she could reach the mountains it started raining. The rain was strong and merciful. In an hour it started growing into a big storm. Twilight had no choice but to create a magic dome and wait until the storm ends.
Twilight's Journal Day 3 Entry 2:
I sure miss times when I could ask Rainbow Dash to make any weather I like. Actually there are no pegasi who look after the weather in these places. I remember first meeting Rainbow Dash. Ten seconds flat she told me, and indeed ten seconds it was. I wonder why Rainbow left Cloudsdale. She is undoubtebly one of the greatest flyers in all of Equestria. I just think she would have a lot more chances of getting noticed and recognized if she never left Cloudsdale.
It is a pity that my journey was stopped by a storm for today. I had to unpack my things and set my camp right inside the magical dome.
Twilight could not afford herself to sleep, she had to keep the dome up. The thunder sounded so loud that it seemed like this sound itself could easily break the dome. After two remorseless hours the storm started to get quiet.
Twilight slowly started to put off the dome.
When Twilight looked at at the mountains she saw a big colorful rainbow. It sure was the most beautiful thing she saw on her journey yet. The rainbow was very close to her. Twilight could not hold in her smile. A single tear fell off of her cheek. She decided not to continue her journey for today. Twilight laid down and looked into the rainbow cherishing every second it holds in the sky.
Twilight's Journal Day 3 Entry 3:
Today I saw the second most beautiful rainbow in my life. The first and the MOST beautiful rainbow i have ever seen or even will see is Rainbow Dash. A cheerful pony, a great flyer and of course a great friend. Rainbow you always wanted to join the Wonderbolts. I always wanted to tell you that you outgrew them a long time ago. YOU were the one who made the first and even the second Sonic Rainboom, you were the one who saved Wonderbolts. You are one of the most amazing ponies I have ever seen. I really would like to be more like you: courageous, amazing, fast, fearless and loyal. We sometimes could not get along, but small quarrels never defeat true friendship. Thank you Rainbow Dash.
Twilight entered the tent. She could not fall asleep for a long time. Twilight skipped though all the majestic memories of her time with Rainbow Dash. The glorious running of the leaves, the trip to the dragon's layer, the gorgeous sonic rainboom, The Great Galloping Gala, the contest of pets, the adventures in Crystal Empire and of course, this one book, Daring Do and the Quest for the Sapphire Stone.
Finally Twilight fell asleep with a smile on her face.
"The difficulty is not that great to die for a friend, the hard part is finding a friend worth dying for."- Henry Home