//------------------------------// // Breaking Point // Story: To be a Wonderbolt: Family and Friends // by Diablomuerte2 //------------------------------// Breaking Point A somber mood was cast over Ponyville. When Rainbow Dash and Pinkie returned they noticed a crowd of ponies near Sugar Cube Corner. It wasn't a usual sight to see so many ponies awaiting their return. Most of them looked saddened. There was something definitely wrong. When they landed among the crowd, the silence grew abysmally dark. The tension was thick and the foreboding feeling was pouring from the mass of ponies. Rainbow Dash was going to ask questions, the thoughts collecting in her head, she wanted to know what was going on but she never had the chance to before a crying Scootaloo approached her. "You... it's all your fault... why did you leave... why did you become a stinking Wonderbolt?" She said while tears were pouring out her eyes. Rainbow Dash felt a knife cut into her heart. The moment felt like a nightmare but one she wasn't waking up from. The already saddened Pinkie got away from the scene slowly knowing something bad must have happened and she wasn't in the mood to deal with it. She had received bad news by the therapist. It seemed Pinkie Pie was suffering from some ingrained issues that stemmed from her past in the rock farm. The sudden intrustion of the Rainboom caused her brain to flip a switch and create a persona that was manifested by the euphoric feeling of the prismatic flash. The real Pinkie was Pinkamena. Pinkie Pie was a manifestation brought from the thick emotional magic tied to a Sonic Rainboom. The realization shattered Pinkie Pie down to her core. She never felt like smiling again. The townsfolk all looked at Rainbow Dash half with disgust and others with sympathy. "Ok what the buck is going on?" She asked loudly starting to get pissed off. Her wings flared and her whole body fuming with anger. She was ready to take on the world until she heard the words that came like a sword into her chest. " Because of you being a Wonderbolt... Angel bunny is dead... Mom says she no longer wants you in her life." ____________________________________________________________ Celestia and Twilight were intimately engaged in a sensual snuggle. They were talking the day away and planning a future together. It wasn't a romantic future. They had to hide their affections from the masses. The scandal of a ancient goddess having an affair with a young princess would cause mass hysteria amongst the ponies of Equestria. Even though Celestia was the one of the two rulers of the entire continent of Equestria it doesn't make her above judgement. If people were to disagree with her enough they could revolt. Regardless of the rumors around her fortitude and power she has never been shown to be capable of performing anything too deadly. Her greatest ability of banishing people to far places was only done with the help of the Elements of Harmony. The level of power associated with the Sun Goddess was unmeasured and untested but because of her regal and domineering presence it went unchallenged for a thousand years. Twilight on the other hand was very powerful in comparison having been able to make new spells and complete old ones. She has shown an advance understanding of the magic that exists in the world. She has been able to manipulate matter and even hold back a speeding pegasus. Though her powers are limited she has been shown to have great stamina in dire circumstances. So with the world against them for their forbidden love it was still a safe bet just to be lovers in the dark. Another problem is Flash Sentry. As long as he lived Twilight had no good reason to abandon him. He was quite a capable guard even if he wasn't as powerful as a certain pegasus. Rainbow Dash would have made a good guard but she can't sit still for more than a minute tops. Flash on the other hand has the patience of a tortoise. Flash is like Tank... oh how awkward of me to think that... why am I thinking of him anyways when I am snuggled up to my favorite pony ever? He is an alright pony but Celestia is amazing. Really... amazing. The two secret lovers having just finished a session of 'deliberation' and 'proceedings' were spent from the excitement of it all. Luckily the walls were thick so most likely they were safe. Still after their bodies have been pleasured it was nice to just snuggle up and cuddle. Twilight Knew that their time was soon coming to an end for the day. Luna wouldn't be able to stall Flash Sentry too long and Celestia would hate to think what would happen if someone who wants justice as much as that misguided pegasus were to see a woman he was courting being dominated by a noble princess. While in their thoughts and enjoying each other's presence the world around them continued spinning. The lives of ponies kept moving. Which is why they felt that even if they laid there for a thousand years it wouldn't change anything happening in a day. They had eternity to be soul mates. Right now though other ponies needed them. Sighing in defeat of duty they both separated from their loving embrace and went back to the world, one a noble goddess and the other a studious princess. ____________________________________________________________ Rainbow Dash was outside her house wondering why Applejack was standing in her way. She wanted to speak to her future wife about the heart breaking message Scootaloo delivered. There is no way this is happening. I want to know what happened and I want answers now." Look Applejack I don't know what you are doing trying to stop me but if I have to I will kill you to get through." She said unflinching and not joking in the least. She had suffered hell and more to get with the mare of her dreams and vice versa. No pony and she meant no pony was going to get in the way. Big Mac wanting to be the protector was stupid enough to make the mistake of testing her resolve. "I dare you to even tr-" Was all he could get out before he was knocked unconscious by an angry pegasus who's eyes had turned red in anger from it's usual magenta hue. Applejack for the first time in her life actually felt fear while looking at her best friend. It wasn't common for Rainbow Dash to get this angry and never once has her eyes turned red. It was a scary image and she wasn't going to die for any pony while she was about to be a mother. She wanted to live to see her foal and if Rainbow Dash just one shotted her brother it was likely she wasn't bucking around. Rainbow Dash busted in the house smashing through the door uncaring of hurting herself. She saw Rarity comforting Fluttershy and she grabbed Rainbow Dash using her levitation magic. " You are not wanted here... leave now or I will have to use force." She was using a harsh tone. Rainbow Dash laughed at her and challenged her "Once your magic breaks so does every bone in your prissy body... I want to talk to Fluttershy now you have a choice... keep hold of me till your magic breaks and get your flank destroyed, or get out of my way and let me find out why I am suddenly no longer wanted and what the hay happened while I was bucking gone." She wasn't in the mood for this... She was trying so hard to make life work. She had done so much to try and please her lover. Now all of a sudden she returns and she was the target of everyone's anger. Rarity had to think about it. She wasn't sure how much validity was in Rainbow Dash's statement, then she remembered what became of Rainbow Dash during her ... dark period. It was bad. She was uncaring and a monster. Rarity wasn't willing to die when her career was about to take off. She removed her magic in defeat and moved out the way. She wasn't happy with her choice but when Rainbow Dash put her mind to something it was hard convincing her otherwise. Rainbow Dash went to Fluttershy's side and tried getting her to talk. Her wing gently touched her body and she visibly flinched and backed away. She looked at the cyan mare as if she was toxic or something sharp. "Rainbow Dash.... please.... just leave me be... I am sorry but... we can't do this anymore... I lost Angel bunny because of you." She was tearing up. Her coat was soaked with tears. Her eyes were puffy and her mane was mangled. The feather she kept in her mane was removed. The message was one that destroyed Rainbow Dash... she was serious about this. It wasn't just anger it was finality. She wanted the cyan mare gone for good. This time it wasn't something that was going to be fixed. Rainbow Dash was finally breaking ... the armor... the facade... the belief and hope she had in her. The sound that left from the once great hero of Equestria resounded all over the world as the echoes of heartbreak could be heard from every corner of the world. It was a haunting sound. The sound of resolution and the will to live shattering into a million pieces. All over Ponyville ponies covered their ears. The sound was so horrible it literally repulsed ponies and others cried from the grief of the pony bellowing. It was so saddening it was causing random ponies to cry from the effects of the emotional moment. Even Fluttershy was regretting her decision... she had never seen or heard Rainbow Dash this ... broken. It was almost making her want to take it back. But her bunny died because of her choices... she didn't have anything left in this world. All was taken away by the one choice her ex lover made almost a year ago. Rainbow's bellow took everything in her. She had no energy left. No movement in her body, her eyes became empty. Her heart was broken and her soul shattered. She was an empty vessel unable to move or care. She just sat there on the couch as life continued around her. She was frozen in place. Nothing mattered anymore. Her whole life was gone. Fame... fortune... family... friends... all gone at that moment. when voices started chiming in it was barely audible. Something she heard clearly was "Then Lightning Dust killed Angel bunny it was so awful... and" the voices stopped again as anything else was tuned out. She was ruined by an old friend turned enemy. It wasn't something she expected. What did I ever do to Lightning Dust for her to do this to me... she thinks she is going to get away with it... I have nothing left to lose. I might as well get some kind of last hurrah before my life feels completely worthless and I end it. I have no reason to live. I might as well end it all with a bang... I will shatter Lightning Dust's entire family into pieces murder them all... Then I will Sonic Rainboom right into the ever free forest and take out as much of them damn animals that haunt this land with me. It will be glorious. I will break every bone in Lighting Dusts body first... one by one... then I will.... nah... she isn't even worth it. This whole thing is pointless. It doesn't matter if I do kill her. She won. She ruined my life whether she dies or not it doesn't change the fact she won. I lost a fight I didnt even know I was in. This is beyond bucked up. No point in moving anymore. I will just stay here. I can at least feel some comfort knowing... I gave it my all. Applejack and Rarity were trying to move Rainbow Dash out the house the body was naturally immobile. Even with all their might it wouldn't budge an inch. it was as if she was over a thousand pounds. They gave up and just ignored her. Fluttershy just stayed in her spot too. None of them spoke and none of them moved. Big Mac was up and looking for revenge he threw a hoof at Rainbow Dash but it didn't even make her flinch. She just ate the hit like a pro. Though it wasn't her just that body wasn't really able to feel pain. Had she had any senses in her body it would screamed in pain as even though Rainbow Dash was amazingly durable a punch from an angry big mac was still something. He calmed down after that and walked away ashamed of himself. He would have felt satisfied if there was some fight in the athletic mare but it was as if she was just gone from the world. Fluttershy refused to leave her side. She felt awful. It was eating at her. This wasn't how she thought it was going to go at all. She was sure Rainbow Dash was going to be sad, but not this devastated. I guess... I shouldn't have said those things... I mean it wasn't her fault really... she didn't tell Lighting Dust to kill Angel bunny. I just .... I messed up.... I need to fix this some how. "Girls.... leave us.... take Scootaloo for the night. I want to stay here with Rainbow Dash... now please just go... and keep Scootaloo safe." It wasn't a request but a demand. She knew that right now Rainbow Dash would be volatile and may accidentally strike the timid mare. She didn't want anyone around for this... especially not a protective filly like Scootaloo. The girls looked at each other and joined Big Mac as they all left. Scootaloo was unsure why Rarity approached her in the town market. But she was instructed to stay with her and Sweetie Belle for the night. Scootaloo didn't mind she needed to be away from the situation anyways. She knew whatever was going to go down was going to be emotionally heavy and Scootaloo didn't do emotions. So she says. A night with just Sweetie Belle I wonder how that will go. I just hope she doesn't try to snuggle me I don't do snuggles. ____________________________________________________________ It felt like hours and yet neither pegasus said a word. Fluttershy gently wrapped her self around Rainbow Dash using her wings and forelegs to pull the empty eyed pegasus. It was saddening. She caused the pain and never thought it would reach this level of heart break. Am I really that important to her? I know she loves me but was I really all she had left in this world? I thought she had stuff to keep her happy besides me. I mean she is famous and loved by a lot of people. How come I matter so much. I am just a stupid weak not able to protect my own bunny cry baby... Rainbow Dash just leaned forward and cried her heart out. She had a practiced schedule today for the Show tomorrow. She didn't make it to practice. She stayed in that spot with Fluttershy till night broke. Hunger had woke her from her stupor. She was nuzzled tight against her ex lover. She was not willing to move from that spot. Fluttershy was stroking her mane and gently cooing her. It was comforting but not comforting enough. She wasn't ready to live a life without her mare. She was going to be married. She didn't want to be alone. No other mare could compare to the amazing one she just lost. It was as if life itself was just making a spectacle of the cyan beauty. It was almost conspiratorial. Fluttershy was half way through being mad and now just unsure of how to fix this giant mess. Sure it wasn't fair her bunny died but she took it out on the wrong pony. She was really upset sure but to say such things to someone who really tried their best to please her and everyone around her. It was low... Fluttershy felt low. She was starting to feel hunger and went to go make dinner but when she tried to move Rainbow Dash kept her in place scared... she was shaking in fear of being alone. "Rainbow.... I am just going to make food. I am not leaving you... I know I hurt you my love... I said awful things, I wasn't thinking. I will make us food and come right back ok? Don't worry I will make this all up to you... Don't hate me please." She whispered into her ears gently while tears spilled from them. Rainbow Dash let go slowly. No words left her mouth though. Rainbow Dash was still in the same spot as dinner was being made... She wasn't even aware she had missed practice... suddenly it didn't matter if she did miss practice... she made a quick trip to the bathroom and returned back to the same spot. She was drawn to it. Almost as if it was her safe spot and nothing could hurt her. Her heart was a wreck and she was mentally drained. She couldn't sleep because she wasn't able to sleep alone after being with Fluttershy recently. They always slept together in each other's forelegs. It was the best way to sleep. A light dinner later and suddenly they were embracing again with more need to be linked. They knew this was something that was bothering them both but no words were spoken. All words were replaced with action. Fluttershy gently kissed her reclaimed marefriend's lips softly no lust, no rush, nothing more than just an apology that was received and accepted when Rainbow Dash returned the kiss with need. It was like that for the remainder of the night they slowly nuzzled and cuddled and cried. They had no reasons for words because no words could express the sorrow of almost losing eachother, and no words could express the joy of having survived something together. They decided with finality that no matter what happens from now one they would fight it together. They didn't make that vow with words. They made that vow with passion. Their bodies weren't just making love, it was making a declaration of war. It was them against the world. No more was any obstacle or any objection going to stand in their way of being happy together. That night when all was almost lost it ultimately strengthened them. For them the night ended happily they were spent and on their beds Rainbow Dash a top at heart decided for this once to be a bottom because this wasn't a relationship anymore it was a marriage... they didn't need a stupid paper or some fancy ceremony to declare them married. They were still going to have a wedding but in their hearts they were already wed. Their love was like an unstoppable force now. After reaching breaking point and reforging it was the strongest relationship in all of Equestria. ____________________________________________________________ Pinkie Pie was unsure of how to tell every pony about the deep revelation she had been told. Pinkie Pie was a lie. She was a mental disturbance caused by the Sonic Rainboom. It wasn't every day you get told your whole life was a lie. Pinkamena was her name. She still loved Dashie... but now she felt as if she needed to live her real life. The one that Rainbow Dash accidentally took away. Being declared insane for having hallucinogenic dreams and disturbing thoughts is one thing, but to have your whole life declared a delusion brought on by the ultimate euphoric reaction to a phenomenon, it was something else. She let her hair fall and stared brushing it. No more Pinkie Pie from now on she was Pinkamena Diane Pie. She was still going to be throwing parties but no longer would it be childish and ridiculous she was going to be more like Vinyl and just be chill. The usually happy go lucky pony wasn't going to be bothering anyone anymore. She was going to bake more seriously and keep making ponies smile in her own way. No longer would she go pranking and no more would she fill herself to the brim with sweets. She was going to be a mature and respected pony. Good bye Pinkie Pie and may I never have to be you again. She tossed away all pictures of her with her friends. After all those pictures were of Pinkie Pie not Pinkamena. The pink pony was going to make a new name for herself. She was going to be someone new. She was going to have new pictures and have a new attitude on life. No longer will I pretend to be some stupid pony who people just expect to laugh off all the pain I will be attentive and I will not be made a fool of anymore. I am not some stupid party pony I am a pony who sometimes throws parties. Life isn't a party and certainly isn't a game. I will live my life seriously. I will be some pony that Dash can enjoy being around. I know she tolerated me as Pinkie but now with maturity and a new style I won't just be tolerated by any pony I will be welcomed and enjoyed by all ponies and if not then buck them. "No more superific or fabutabulous I am going to cut those from my vocabulary. The ponies will either accept Pinkamena or tough cookie." She said into her mirror as she checked her new self out. She had dark gothic style make up on and her hair had a skull hair pain going through it her usually bright pink coat was a darker shade and was dull in saturation. She wasn't going to be some annoying hyper pony. She was going to rock the world with her new lease on life. Somewhere deep inside her mind was a sad Pinkie Pie trapped in the mental prison that Pinkamena had constructed. Now Pinkamena was loose on the world as Pinkie Pie was caged in and locked up tight. She only hoped that her friends could tell that something was wrong with her. She wanted to be free and have her mind fixed. She didn't like it in the dark part of her mind. It was not a happy place and she was scared of what Pinkamena might be like to other Ponies. Even if she was an anomaly and not the real Pinkie according to some "big stupid meanie pants" she was still PInkie. She had her own life and her own memories. She had friends who loved her and Dashie she loved to chase. It was unfair she was being removed from that life just because she might be something created from the result of the Sonic Rainboom. So what if I am a creation of the mind, I am still me, I still have feelings and lived for many years. I still have friends who love me and a town to make smile. Please some pony any pony help me... I don't like it here and I know you won't like Pinkamena... she isn't a nice pony and I don't think she just wants to be friends with any pony at all. ____________________________________________________________ Sweet Apple Acres was quiet at night. Applejack was ready for a night of rest. She wasn't too happy with how distraught her friends were but if anyone could fix Rainbow Dash it was that canary mare. Big Mac was still sour that he got knocked out by RD but honestly he had it coming for testing a brash pegasus as herself. He wasn't bleeding or wasn't too roughed up buy his pride took two hits that day. One from being knocked out, the second from having his hit eaten as if it was spaghetti. He wondered just how deadly are the Wonderbolts if all their members are given some kind of super tough durability from extreme training. He wasn't too fond of the idea of warriors in the sky ready to take out any unsuspecting prey. Big Mac is a pretty tough pony but he knew better than to believe he was the toughest. It just bothered him that he was able to be taken out by the cyan pegasus because of her smaller frame and worried about what if she had really attacked his sister. His sister being pregnant and all wasn't really great for him. She was slowly becoming less active and her mood was swinging like a tire tied to a tree. Applebloom wondered why Scootaloo got to sleep over with Sweetie Belle and she couldn't. It was unfair. This was the first time that she was separated from the group. Just as she thought that a surprise came in the form of two crusaders. "Sweetie Belle, Scootaloo... what are ya two doing here?" She said excited. Sweetie Belle had explained that Rarity had a sudden need to come over and brought them two. they were instructed to stay in Applebloom's room for the night while she "settled something with Applejack about their growing bond... it was weird but at least we get to hang out tonight." Sweetie Belle chirped. Scootaloo was still worried about his two moms. She was unfair to Rainbow Dash and hoped she would forgive her. In Applejack's room a she was brushing her hair for the night looking into the mirror a presence broke her concentration. " I can't lie to you anymore Applejack... I must confess something and it might change what you think of me... this is unfair of me and I wish it wasn't true so I didn't have to make a fool of myself tonight... But I .... " She launched herself at the farm pony laying down a volley of kisses. Applejack was confused and unsure of how to respond. Her mind was saying one thing while her heart another. She didn't know which to listen to. In the end she decided to follow her heart. All night long her heart won the battle right into the morning. Never stopping to listen to the brain once as she felt happy. It was a shaky new feeling to have but she wasn't going to deny comfort even if it came from an unexpected source. Whether this new found relationship would last would be up to the fates. She was just happy she had something to make her not feel so alone. Some pony to make her feel beautiful and some pony to hold. It didn't matter if she was a mare. it didn't matter anymore. This wasn't a first choice pick but it sure wasn't an unwanted romance. Rarity was excited and scared. Sure she had just made the first move and ended up rutting her friend over the course of the night. But she was not going to be too picky. She was growing older and she wasn't going to be beautiful forever. Well according to her new lover she always would in the farm pony's eye. For a farm mare she was sure good with words. It wasn't lust filled or even romantic their session was just of need and comfort. Necessity drove these two mares together. But can necessity keep them together? Rarity had her business to worry about and Applejack her new farm. Luckily the Cutie Mark Crusaders were being just as loud if not louder than the two mares which meant that they avoided any unwanted questions or interruptions. The only person besides the two that knew something was going on was Big Mac. His thoughts weren't so keen or fond. He was upset at his sister not because she was in the bed with the mare but this was the second mare he was interested in that wasn't a school teacher who was taken away by a mare. Rarity was a stunning pony and he was waiting to stallion up and build the courage to ask her out. Unfortunately for him Rarity was more interested in Applejack's Apples. Still Fluttershy and Rarity were two of the finest mares in all Equestria and now he had to settle for Cheerilee. It wasn't as bad as he made it out to be but Cheerilee is older then the two younger mares he fancies and wasn't as attractive. Looks weren't everything but he was hoping to get a younger wife to have many children with. The Apple clan needed new blood with granny smith dead. Even with Applejack's incoming foal he wanted to have a child too. He just needed the right mare. He decided to leave the farm and just go stay at Cheerilee's for the night maybe he could get lucky and impregnate her. He wasn't into romance just getting his job done. ____________________________________________________________ Lightning Dust was scared the entire night. She was expecting Rainbow Dash to burst through any moment and kill her. She knew she crossed a line and was going to have to pay. Still it wouldn't have happened had Rainbow Dash not stolen my spot on the Wonderbolts... she tried reasoning. All through the night the smallest of sounds would shake her to the core. Rainbow Dash articles had regaled the people with stories of triumph. She defeated dragons, hydras, timber-wolves and other creatures while touring with the Wonderbolts. They were part show ponies and part military. Lightning Dust still couldn't shake the look on the look on Fluttershy's face. It seemed to have been something that only a monster could make. She was not only scared but now sad. She had shamed the memory of her brother by killing a poor creature in a plan gone wrong. With her nerves on edge she was unable to sleep. She thought she heard some creepy whistling and the sound of some pony coming closer.... she was going insane with fear and paranoia. Soon a young colt looking like her brother busted into her room and had a rotting body.. it's eyes had been dangling as the limbs were skeletal. "Sister.... you have... dishonored me... why?" It's voice so haunting and youthful sounding. It was all she could take... she turned the light on and nothing was there. She found herself soiled and cried in embarrassment and in shame. She needed some way to clear this self brought delusion. It seemed she needed to be punished for her crimes in order to feel right. She was just not sure she was the wrong pony in this situation. Rainbow Dash should be paying for this not me. I was the one who was robbed. Why did I have to mess up and be tormented by my own guilt? Why can't it be her paying for her selfishness. I am sorry brother I have failed you twice. Don't worry I will find some way to make her pay. I will get her back for everything she did. I will make her suffer.... With her new found resolve she was finally able to find the strength to sleep after cleaning her sheets and bathing. It wasn't her proudest moment but she was just being overtly worried. She wasn't sure why she was scared if her task was to continue to find ways to buck up Rainbow's life. After all she was sure she would have to face off with Rainbow if things got bad. She was able to keep herself well built even in the recent tragedy of her brother's death and yet that little filly socked her good and broke her jaw. It wasn't natural. Still as long as she could keep out of reach she was safe. She had to just count on her speed to save her. with that thought she finally went to bed and was slowly slipping into a dream. She could worry about destroying Rainbow's life tomorrow right now she was having one of those dreams and it was getting good.