//------------------------------// // The Truth Comes Out Easier Than You Think // Story: Liar, Liar // by MonsterousKat //------------------------------// The morning was bright and crisp, dew from a early morning rain laying gently on each blade of grass. Scootaloo was curled up in her bed, the quilt draped over her head, breathing in and out slowly, her lips slightly parted. At exactly six o'clock, her buzzing alarm clock woke her, and she shot up, tossing her cover to the side. She would have to hurry and get ready, so she could she Rainbow Dash before school started. After putting on a pair of cut up shorts and a beige colored, well, it was supposed to be white, tee shirt. She kissed her mother and father goodbye, then slung her backpack over her shoulder. Snapping open her wings, she jumped out of her window. Though she would normally walk with her friends, they wouldn't be there till at least seven o'clock, an hour before school. Plus, it was about a fifteen minute walk to Dash's, but only five minutes flying. It was peaceful up in the clouds anyway. Soaring over everyone, seeing the world from a different perspective. It was hard to understand unless you could fly. Her hand stuck out, messing up a cloud floating low, and soaking her finger tips. While she wasn't paying attention, Rainbow Dash open the door to her home in the sky, only to have Scootaloo knock her down. "Mornin' Scoots." Rainbow Dash grunted, and a dark blush spread across the younger's face. She quickly sat up, and made herself presentable. "Morning Dash." Scootaloo returned the greeting, and pulled Rainbow in for a hug. She raised a finger, and went back in her home. After a few moments, she returned, a pale pink scooter in hand. "Happy birthday, kid. I hope this makes up for not showin' up. Work was really pushing me." Dash handed the scooter over with a sheepish smile. While Scootaloo did enjoy the gift, it wasn't making up for lying, not yet. However, she smiled, and held it. "Thanks," Scootaloo said, still examining the scooter, "I love it. Really, I do." Another hug was shared, and then Scootaloo had to go. School was starting soon, and if Cheerilee saw she was late, she would be dead. Upon arriving at her home, she found an impatient Applebloom and a clueless Sweetie Belle waiting for her. "'Bout time." Applebloom said, grabbing Scootaloo's and Sweetie Belle's hand, tugging them towards the school, which wasn't far away. "Hold on, I wanna try out this scooter." Scootaloo's hand was released, and she set the scooter down, hopping on. "Hey, you guys, get on. There's room for all of us! We won't be late!" She said excitedly, and the two got on with a sigh and a giggle. Scootaloo thought of a good idea when she was heading back to her home, and she snapped out her wings again, flapping them quickly. This brought the scooter to go at a fast pace, causing Applebloom's fingers to dig into her sides, Sweetie Belle doing the same to her. As Scootaloo predicting, it wasn't long before they reached the middle school. She stashed her scooter in a bush and headed in the school. All she could think about was Rainbow Dash. She barely paid any attention in class; one time she even fell asleep. This greatly worried her two friends, especially since last night. Scootaloo would soon find out that Rainbow Dash was not doing well because of that wish. Meanwhile... Rainbow Dash was at work, and, surprise, surprise, on time. That surprised both her and her boss. Speaking of the devil, she appeared out of nowhere as Dash was clocking in. "On time. Huh." She said. "Well, since you did so much yesterday, I decided you could have the day off. What do you think?" Rainbow Dash looked up at her, and, without thinking about it, she said, "I think you're an inconsiderate whore who could have called me!" A hand slapped over her mouth, and she squeaked. My life is ruined! she thought, and her boss looked at her with a glare. "For that little comment, you're working overtime today." She said angrily. "With no pay." She added. Rainbow Dash sighed, and started towards her take off area. Her partner from the previous night was smirking at the station next to her. "Nice..." Opal commented, having heard the whole thing. "You are a pesky little brat, and I only stick around you because I want you to do my work!" Rainbow's eyes widened with that truth, and flew away, Opal not far behind. Cloud after cloud was done away with, and eventually, Dash was the last one. Of course, they made her start a thunderstorm for her to fly home in. Just perfect. Her life really was ruined. Scootaloo wasn't fairing any better. It was about an hour after school, and Scootaloo was about to head over to the tree house to meet Sweetie Belle and Applebloom. But, she bumped into Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon just as she hopped on her scooter. One foot steadied the scooter by going to the ground, and she cleared her throat. "Excuse me." She said. It was a bit sassy, but still pretty polite for her. Diamond turned, and she recoiled in disgust. "Ew, nerd. Get out of my way." She hissed, and Silver Spoon laughed. Scootaloo growled, and frowned angrily. "You get out of my way." Scootaloo said, and tensed. "No," Diamond looked down, and saw the scooter. Taking it in her hands, she used Scootaloo's complete attention on her to pull it from underneath her. Scootaloo fell on her back, and growled again. "Who got you this?" Silver Spoon asked, touching it with one finger as if it could infect her. "Rainbow Dash." The two 'popular's' laughed loudly at that, and this made Scootaloo shoot up. Diamond Tiara held the scooter above her head. "Come get it." She said evilly. Dangling the scooter just out of reach, Diamond Tiara laughed as Scootaloo tried to grab it. Her temper was really being tested. She wasn't sure how much of Diamond's torture she could take. After all, she had been teased her whole life, along with Sweetie Belle and Applebloom, by Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon. This, taking something that had grown on her simply because it was from Rainbow Dash, was a big no-no. Her eyebrows furrowed together, she balled her hands into fists, and made sure that one of her fists made contact with Diamond's nose. And it did; and it was much harder than she thought it would. Her knuckles hurt, and they had blood spattered on them. Diamond was on the ground, and Cheerilee walked over, having saw what happened from her office window. She got Diamond Tiara some cotton balls and told her to keep pressure on her nose. After setting the scooter against the school's wall, Scootaloo had the horrible luck of being took into Cheerilee's office. "What's wrong, Scootaloo? It isn't just Diamond, I know. You would've handled it much differently otherwise." She asked once they sat down, setting a cup of cocoa next to Scootaloo as the sun sank low, cooling the world to a perfect temperature. "I.. I don't want to talk about it." Scootaloo replied. "You'll feel better if you do." An encouraging smile made her feel better already, so she sighed, and she began. "Rainbow Dash keeps lying to me. She says she'll be there for me, but she never is. She's never at any of my games, and when I turned fourteen yesterday, she wasn't there. So, my parent's want to move to Manehattan," -Scootaloo chugged her cocoa at this point- "so Dad can get a better job and I stay away from Rainbow Dash. And.. I made a wish that she couldn't lie for one day. I think it came true." "How do you know that?" "I just feel it in my gut." She said. Scootaloo thought she probably sounded stupid, but Cheerilee nodded and smiled. "I think you'll just have to see. Go have fun. Relax. Don't think about it for a while. If you ever need me, I'm here." With that advice on her mind, she went to the tree house to enjoy the company of her friends. Just before dark, she headed home. Rainbow Dash said she would take her to see the Wonderbolts. She mentioned there was going to be some fireworks afterwards. And, she had no excuse not to come! She went in her room, bouncing until the doorbell rang. Dash was one hour late, but she was still there. Rainbow Dash decided it was best to visit Scootaloo while she could. She called ahead, and told she would be there at seven. She was there at eight. She rang the doorbell and her mother answered the door with a smile. "Did you get lost?" She asked, Scootaloo pushing past her to hug Rainbow Dash. "Nah. Had to stop and eat. Got stuck in the rough part of town... Thank God I didn't on any gang colors. Might of had to bust a cap in somebody's ass." Scootaloo laughed, and whispered in Rainbow Dash's ear. "Oh! Yeah! I nearly forgot. I wanna take Scoots to the Wonderbolts show. Today..." She trailed off. "I don't mind. You two have fun. I need this little rascal out of the house for a while." Rainbow Dash winked at that, and Scootaloo's mother flushed. "You two have fun." She said, and continued to make suggestive movements as the two walked off. They flew there, a silent flight. But Rainbow Dash stayed as close as she could to Scootaloo, the tip of their wings barely touching. When they got there, they were let in immediately. "V.I.P!" Dash said excitedly. "That's what I get for being friends with Spitfire." The two found their seats, which were amazingly placed at the top so they could see each and every move the Wonderbolts made. When the show started, Spitfire made sure to go by Rainbow Dash's and Scootaloo's seats, doing nearly impossible moves, or what seemed like it. They seemed to defy every rule of physics, every rule Scootaloo could think of that applied to flying. Twirls, spins, and amazing feats filled the sky. When the show was over, and night had settled over the town, the fireworks began. Scootaloo was awe struck, and she sat up in her seat. Rainbow Dash smiled, and as soon as Scootaloo sat back down, she wrapped an arm around her, holding her close and kissing her head. There was no need for talking. It was just the two. Scootaloo closed her eyes, smiling. If this is what Rainbow Dash is like when she can't lie, then I don't want her to. For a least a week. she thought as the show ended. Rainbow Dash took her home, and hugged her when they landed. "I love you, kid. Tell you what, I'll pick you up from school tomorrow from school, if it's okay with your mom, and I'll give you some flying lessons. Your good, but you can be better." Rainbow Dash said, looking in her eyes with honesty, and love. "Yeah! Thanks Dash!" Scootaloo kissed her cheek, and ran inside, cheering excitedly. When Rainbow Dash went home, she went to sleep soundly.