//------------------------------// // Chapter 58 // Story: The Winning Failure // by marley //------------------------------// Chapter 58 Spike ran off to Sugar Cube Corner and found Pinkie Pie. Fortunately, the Cakes were not busy and since Pinkie was getting off soon anyway, they let her leave early. “Where did they go?” asked Pinkie Pie. Her normally happy voice sounded concerned. Spike arriving as he had and the stress in his voice had convinced her that Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash were in danger. “I think they went to Fluttershy's place,” said Spike, “it's where they've been practicing.” “Thanks Spike,” said Pinkie, “I'll look after them. Tell Twilight that Pinkie is on the job!” Spike watched as the pink pony sped off toward Fluttershy's cottage. He turned to go back to the library but stopped when he saw Rarity leaving the Ponyville market. She was a little unsteady on her hooves and was levitating a huge bunch of flowers. Spike ran over to her. “Rarity?” said Spike, “Are you alright?” “Oh hello, Spikey,” said Rarity, “I'm fine, thank you. How are you?” “I'm fine too,” said Spike, “can I help you with your flowers?” “Why thank you Spike,” said Rarity, “how gallant of you.” Spike walked Rarity to her home. She continued to levitate them despite Spike's offer to help. Upon entering her home, Rarity set Spike to work putting the flowers into vases and setting them around the boutique. Spike returned from the kitchen with a full pan of water to find Rarity asleep on her couch. Spike sighed and finished placing the the flowers in vases. He didn't know where Rarity wanted them so he set them up all around her couch. He gazed at her for a little while, her beautiful form framed by flowers, and engraved the image in his mind. He might have stayed longer but suddenly she snorted and began to snore. Spike preferred the quieter version as a memory so he returned to the library to check up on Twilight. Pinkie Pie raced through town and down the road to Fluttershy's cottage. She couldn't see Rainbow Dash or Fluttershy in the sky but she could hear music. It grew louder as she neared the cottage and suddenly she saw Rainbow Dash fly up into the air. Fluttershy soon followed and the two pegasi began to dance. Pinkie slowed down and came to a stop. She didn't know much about sky dancing but she could tell that this didn't look like what Firewing and Fluttershy had done at the celebration. Pinkie decided to get a closer look and continued down the road. She got to Fluttershy's front yard and sat down to watch the show. Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy seemed to be attempting the same moves but that was all they had in common. Each pegasus seemed to be dancing to her own beat and their timing was way off. Eventually it was off to the point that they collided. It wasn't a hard collision but it caused Fluttershy to grab hold of Rainbow Dash in an effort to steady herself. Unfortunately, this pinned one of Dash's wings to her body and the pair rapidly began to drop. Rainbow Dash started yelling for Fluttershy to let go but Fluttershy only flapped her wings harder in an effort to stay aloft. This almost worked but Rainbow Dash was also trying to fly and was flapping her one free wing. Pinkie Pie ran towards her friends though what she planned to do when she got there was anypony's guess. The two pony and three wing combination dropped out of the sky and hit the ground with a muffled thud. As Pinkie Pie arrived at the scene of the crash, Rainbow Dash stood up, tottered sideways and fell over. The only part of Fluttershy visible to Pinkie Pie was some pink mane hair and part of one wing jutting above the tall grass. Pinkie ran up and stood above her two friends. She looked in horror at Fluttershy's shaking body. Rainbow Dash crawled over to her friend and collapsed again with her head on Fluttershy's chest. Fluttershy gasped and so did Rainbow Dash. “Fluttershy! Dashie!” cried Pinkie, “are you alright?” Then she heard them both laughing and gasping for air. Eventually Rainbow Dash got enough control of herself to reply. “Hiya, Pinks!” said Dash. She laid her head back down on Fluttershy. “Heeelllooo Pinkie,” said Fluttershy. This was enough to send the two winged ponies into another fit of laughter. Pinkie was relieved that her friends were alright, at least physically but was also a bit put out with them for scaring her. “What is wrong with you two?” asked Pinkie. “Twilight sent me to look after you.” “Sounds like Twilight alright,” said Dash. They began to laugh again but they were tired now and it subsided sooner. Fluttershy rolled over and got unsteadily to her hooves. Rainbow Dash's head hit the ground. She grunted but seemed content to be where she was. “Dashie got a bottle in the mail and we all tried some,” said Fluttershy. She put a foreleg around Pinkie's neck to steady herself. “It's not very good tasting but it makes you feel great. Hee hee.” “What was in the bottle?” asked Pinkie Pie. “Li-ku-ee-ur,” said Rainbow Dash who still lay on the ground. “What?” said Pinkie Pie. “It's like concentrated hard cider,” said Dash, “it's new. They want me to be their spokespony.” “How much did you drink?” asked Pinkie Pie. “I had one glass,” said Fluttershy. “Your hair is poofy.” “I had a little more than Fluttershy,” said Dash. “It really has a kick to it.” “You're drunk!” cried Pinkie. “I thought you knew better than that.” “We didn't know how strong it was,” said Fluttershy. She backed up and sat down. Rainbow Dash stood and leaned up against Fluttershy. “Yeah, we only drank a little. We used these little glasses that Twilight had, they weren't as big as cider mugs.” “Did Twilight drink it too?” asked Pinkie. “Yep,” said Dash, “and so did Rarity and Spike. There's probably not much left in the bottle.” She sounded sad. “Spike seemed just fine,” said Pinkie. “How's Rarity?” “Spike just burns it off,” said Dash as she attempted to rise. “He can really breathe fire now.” “Yeah,” added Fluttershy, “whoosh!” The pegasi started to laugh again and both laid down. Dash rested her head across Fluttershy's shoulder. “Rarity had about the same amount as Fluttershy and Twilight,” said Dash, “so she's probably about like us.” She chuckled again and closed her eyes. “Was Applejack there?” asked Pinkie Pie. “No,” mumbled Dash. “She's either in the market selling apples or out at her farm staking out some new land.” “Whew!,” said Pinkie, “At least two of us are alright. Promise me you're not going to do anymore flying for a while.” There was no answer. Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy were both asleep. Pinkie figured that they would be safe for a while and headed to Applejack's farm. No ponies were at the farm itself so Pinkie went into the barn and up to the second floor to have a better look around. She was rewarded with a glimpse of Big McIntosh far in the distance. With nothing more to go on, Pinkie headed in his direction. The Apple family were busy driving stakes into the ground in an effort to expand the farm. Applejack was lining up a stake under Granny Smith's guidance. A couple of Applejack's relatives were also assisting. “Applejack!” cried Pinkie Pie, “you have to come with me.” “Not now Pinkie Pie,” said Applejack, “we only have a day to do this.” “But our friends are, uh, having some trouble,” said Pinkie Pie. Applejack stopped working. “What kind of trouble?” asked Applejack. “Rainbow Dash got a bottle of something in the mail and they drank it,” said Pinkie Pie. “What!” exclaimed Applejack, “they've been poisoned?” “Not exactly,” said Pinkie Pie, “they're.. ahh.” “Well, what in tarnation is it then?” asked Applejack. Pinkie's head drooped. “They're...drunk.” “Drunk?” repeated Applejack. “How did that happen?” “Long story,” said Pinkie, “Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash are passed out near Fluttershy's cottage. I don't know where Twilight and Rarity are but I think Spike is with Twilight at the library. I have to keep an eye on Dashie and Fluttershy in case they try to fly again.” “They was flyin'?” said Applejack. “What were they thinkin' ?” “They were trying to sky dance,” said Pinkie, “it wasn't pretty.” “Okay,” said Applejack, “you go back and watch Fluttershy and RD. I'll check the library first and if Twilight's alright and Spike is with her I'll see if I can find Rarity.” “Okey-dokey-lokey,” said Pinkie Pie. “Thanks A.J.” Pinkie Pie headed back to Fluttershy's cottage while Applejack ran towards Ponyville. Pinkie Pie found Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash where she had left them, still asleep in the grass. Rainbow Dash had shifted a bit and was curled at Fluttershy's side with one wing wrapped protectively over her. “Awww,” said Pinkie Pie. She sat down and watched over her friends until they awoke over two hours later. Fluttershy woke up first. She raised her head and looked around with bleary eyes. “Hello, Pinkie Pie,” she said. “What happened?” “Don't you remember?” asked Pinkie Pie. “You had something to drink at Twilight's place.” “Oh, yeah,” said Fluttershy, “and then Dashie and I went sky dancing. Oh, I still feel a little dizzy.” “You'll be okay,” said Pinkie Pie. “Spike sent me to look after you.” “Yes,” said Fluttershy, “I remember now. I guess Dashie is okay too?” “She's still asleep,” said Pinkie, “but she should be fine.” Fluttershy gently extricated herself from under Dash's wing and stood up. She was a bit wobbly but was soon able to move around. Rainbow Dash didn't awake but her wing furled on it's own. “I need a drink of water,” said Fluttershy, “Dashie will probably want some when she wakes up too. I'll go get it.” Fluttershy felt much better when she returned and sat and watched Rainbow Dash with Pinkie. It wasn't long before Rainbow awoke. She immediately stood, shook herself and staggered sideways. “Wow,” said Dash, “that stuff is lethal. How long was I out?” “A little over two hours I guess,” answered Pinkie. “Are you okay?” “I guess so,” said Dash, “my head hurts a little and I'm thirsty. Yeah, I think I'll live.” “Good,” said Pinkie Pie, “let's go check on Twilight and Rarity.” “I guess we should,” said Dash, “they had some too.” “Are you going to be their spokespony?” teased Pinkie Pie. “No!” said Dash, “well, maybe. That juice is pretty good. You just have to be careful with it.” “I'm not drinking that stuff ever again,” said Fluttershy. “Here, have some water.” “I think it would be alright if you just sipped a small amount like I did with the second glass,” said Dash. “What we had the first time was way too much. Yeah, I need some water, thanks.” “Can I try it?” asked Pinkie Pie. Dash stopped drinking and smiled grimly. “If you're brave enough but I'm not giving you as much as what we drank.” Dash finished drinking the water that Fluttershy had brought and the three ponies started walking towards Ponyville. They arrived in town and made their way to the library. Everything looked normal so they were hopeful that their two friends hadn't gotten into any trouble. They entered to find Twilight talking with Applejack. She had just awoken and was giving her version of the events of earlier that day. Applejack looked very unhappy and glared at Rainbow Dash as she entered the room. “So then Fluttershy wanted to go sky dancing and of course Rainbow Dash jumped at the chance,” said Twilight. “Those two took off one way and I didn't know where Rarity had gotten to so I sent Spike to get Pinkie or you to look after them.” “I got the rest, Twilight,” said Applejack. “Well, Rainbow, what do you have to say for yourself?” “Huh?” said Dash, “what did I do?” “Ya gave your friends poison!” said Applejack. “No I didn't!” replied Dash, “I didn't know it was so powerful is all. I drank it too, you know. Where is it? You can check it out yourself.” “It should be on the table,” said Twilight. “I see it,” said Dash, “and there's my bag too. I have something in there for all of you.” While unwilling to take full responsibility for getting her friends drunk, she did want to make amends. She went first to the bottle. At least half of it was gone. She looked at the label again. The label stated the name of the company and what it was made from but there was no mention of it's potency. On a second label on the back of the bottle, in fine print, were the words '60% alcohol'. “Take a look A.J.” said Dash, “we didn't know what it was.” Applejack read the label and admitted that it was just a mistake. “You should have been more careful before you try strange things,” she said. “Sorry I snapped at ya though.” “That's okay,” said Dash, “want to try a taste?” Applejack looked at the bottle and then at Dash. “I gotta admit I'm curious,” she said, “but just a little taste. I don't want to end up like y'all were.” “Me too!” said Pinkie Pie, “just a little.” Dash smiled and carefully poured enough to cover the bottom of the glasses. Applejack sniffed it. It smelled vaguely of apples. She took a deep breath and gulped the contents down. Applejack coughed at even the tiny amount of fluid and Rainbow Dash laughed. Applejack smacked her lips and shook her head. “It tastes kinda good,” she said. “Sure does burn goin' down though.” “I know,” said Dash, “but I think you're only supposed to drink a little at a time, and slower. Your turn Pinkie.” Pinkie Pie sniffed her glass, shrugged and drank it down. She took a deep breath and a shiver ran through her. She exhaled and squeaked “Wow.” “Like it?” asked Dash. “My lips are numb,” said Pinkie. “It's kinda good and kinda bad, not really my type of drink. I wonder if it would be a good flavoring for cakes or candy?” Applejack licked her lips again. “So are you going to be their spokespony?” “I might,” said Dash, “I have to go see Spitfire and talk it over with her. She's sort of the expert on making deals.” “How many offers did you get?” asked Applejack. “Good offers?” said Dash, “What was it Twilight? Forty something I think.” “Forty-six,” said Twilight, “but some of those we called 'questionable' remember?” “Sounds right,” said Dash, “and there were a lot of offers that I just won't do. Then there were the weirdo offers, but I'm not counting them.” “I won't ask what those were,” said Applejack. “Is anypony checking on Rarity?” asked Fluttershy. “Not a pony,” said Twilight, “Spike found her wandering around the market with huge bouquets of flowers and walked her home. She passed out like I did. When Applejack showed up I sent him back to check on her.” “I'll bet that was hard,” said Pinkie Pie. She laughed and the others joined her. “Let me get started on this,” said Dash. She sat down at the table and got her pictures out of her bag. Taking one, she wrote something on it, signed it and gave it to Pinkie Pie. Pinkie Pie looked at the picture and read the note out loud. “To Pinkie Pie, Who can always bring me up when I feel down, make me laugh and is Equestria's greatest prankster. Always your friend, Rainbow Dash.” “Thanks Dashie,” said Pinkie Pie. For once she could say no more so she hugged Rainbow Dash instead. Dash wrote on a second picture and gave it to Applejack. “To Applejack, Grower of the best apples and maker of the best cider. The pony who can even keep me honest with myself and a great friend, Rainbow Dash.” Fluttershy was next. “To Fluttershy, The kindest pony and a pegasus who has more courage than she knows, who shows kindness even to those that don't deserve it and puts every pony before herself. You're a better pony than I'll ever be, Rainbow Dash.” Fluttershy blushed and looked at the floor. “I was going to do yours last Twilight, but since Rarity and Spike aren't here, I'll do yours next,” said Dash. She wrote on another picture and passed it to Twilight who read it aloud. “To Twilight Sparkle, The smartest and most magical pony I know. It's an honor to follow a friend like you. Thanks for keeping us all together, you egghead! Rainbow Dash” Twilight started to grimace at Rainbow's nickname for her but when Dash started to laugh it changed into a grin and she laughed too. “Thanks,” said Twilight, “I think.” Dash got control of her laughter and finished the autographs for Rarity and Spike. “I know this isn't much but it's a start,” said Dash. “I just wanted you all to know that I appreciate you, even if I don't always show it.” “We know how you are, Rainbow,” said Applejack. “I'm just glad you're not forgetting us and moving away.” “I couldn't forget you all even if I moved to the moon,” replied Dash. “Who knows? Without you supporting me and me not wanting to disappoint you, I might not have made the team. I probably would have, but maybe not.” Pinkie Pie giggled and poked Dash on the shoulder. “You'd better remember us,” she said, “just because you're a fancy-schmancy celebrity now doesn't mean we don't need each other. Speaking of needing each other, I think I'll go check on Rarity too. She should be awake by now.” “That might be a good idea,” said Twilight, “I'm sure she's alright but we should still check on her.” Pinkie Pie trotted off to find Rarity while the rest of the ponies told Applejack about Rainbow Dash's mail and showed her some of it. Applejack was impressed by some, moved by others and appalled by the worst of the mail. She also did a few quick calculations on the amount of money Rainbow could make from the endorsements. “You know, Rainbow, if you even do half of these deals you should be able to put up quite a house,” said Applejack. “Too bad I won't be able to visit.” “I'll use that spell that I used when we went to the Best Young Fliers Competition,” said Twilight, “We won't be able to go up there all the time but at least we'll be able to get a tour.” “It should be a great house too,” said Rainbow Dash. “I'm going to do at least a few of these offers and use the bits for it. With the discount and what I already have, I'm already able to build something pretty impressive. I might get some bits from the factory too if I do the calendar picture. I don't know about that one though.” “Calendar picture?” asked Twilight Sparkle. “Yeah,” said Dash, in an unhappy tone, “I don't know if I'll do it though. Seems creepy to me. If it's clean I might do it but I just don't know.” “I never thought you to be the bashful type,” teased Applejack. “Well, would you do it?” asked Rainbow Dash. “I was on a calendar once,” replied Applejack. “I was just a little filly and it was a rodeo calendar. I really thought it was somethin'.” “That would be okay,” said Rainbow, “but would do it now? There's a little difference between a little kids calendar and a full grown mare doing sexy poses.” “You're right there,” said Applejack. “I reckon I would have a problem doin' that.” “Er, Rainbow,” said Twilight, “just how sexy is sexy? What exactly do they want you to do?” “I'm not sure,” admitted Dash, “but I did see a one of the factory calendars a few years ago. It wasn't too bad ... I guess. One of the poses was something like this.” Rainbow Dash turned her rear towards Twilight and looked back over her shoulder with a pouting expression on her face. Applejack snickered and that was enough for Rainbow Dash to start laughing too. Fluttershy and Twilight joined in. “Okay, Twilight,” said Dash, “now give us your best sexy pose.” “Me?” exclaimed Twilight, “I wouldn't know what to do.” “Well, try something,” said Dash, “and then Applejack can try. We all know that Fluttershy can model so she can go last.” “Alright,” said Twilight, “how about this?” She walked over to the sofa and laid down on her back with her face towards her friends and put her nearest hind leg in the air and propped her head up on a fore hoof. They started laughing again and the 'show' continued. As the four friends played model in the library, Pinkie Pie arrived at Rarity's home. The door was unlocked so she went in. Spike was dreamily gazing at Rarity as she slept on her couch. She was peacefully asleep and snoring gently. Flowers surrounded her. “Hi Spike,” said Pinky, “hasn't Rarity woke up yet.” “Not since I've been back,” said Spike. “She's so beautiful right now, isn't she?” Yeah,” said Pinkie sympathetically, “she looks so peaceful too.” “Yeah,” said Spike, “I could look at her like this forever.” As the two were talking, Rarity began to awaken. She could hear Pinkie Pie and Spike talking about her. Groggy and still feeling the effects of the powerful drink, she slowly opened her eyes. She was surrounded by flowers and Pinkie Pie and Spike were staring down at her. “Sweet Celestia!” she thought, “I'm dead!” She screamed. Pinkie Pie and Spike jumped back. Rarity sat up and glanced around wildly. She felt her body with her hooves. Realizing that she was still alive, the unicorn relaxed somewhat. “I'm alright,” she said, “I'm alright. Oh, that was scary.” She held her head in her hooves. “Did you just have a nightmare, I mean a daymare?” asked Pinkie Pie. “Something like that,” said Rarity. “I thought I was at my own funeral. Did I buy all these flowers? I didn't think I bought so many.” “You sure did,” laughed Spike, “I helped you put them in water when you got them home. I didn't know where you wanted them so I just put them all around the shop.” “Is everypony else alright?” asked Rarity. “I think I remember Rainbow and Fluttershy going flying.” “They're fine,” said Pinkie Pie, “Spike sent me to look out for them. They were really goofy and they crashed a little but they're okay now.” “Crashed?” said Rarity, “Oh, my!” “It's okay,” said Pinkie, “I thought they were hurt but when I ran up to them they were laughing about it. It was pretty funny now that I think about it.” She giggled. “Then they took a nap. They're over at Twilight's now. We should go join them, Rainbow Dash is going to treat us to dinner later.” “I guess I can do that,” said Rarity, “let me straighten myself up a bit first. I must be a mess. I do hope I didn't make a fool of myself at the market.” “I thought you handled yourself pretty well,” said Spike, “except for all these flowers. You didn't fall down or anything.” “Thank you, Spikey,” said Rarity, “I'm glad you were there to look after me.” Rarity went to her room and groomed herself while Spike and Pinkie pie waited. When she reappeared, Rarity looked her normal pristine self and seemed to be fine. Together they made their way back to the library. They were not prepared for what they found when they got there. Rarity, Spike and Pinkie Pie walked into the library and stopped short with open mouths. Fluttershy balanced precariously on the ladder used to reach the upper shelves. She stood on one rear leg with the other hooked over a higher rung while she hung on with one foreleg. Her other foreleg stretched out above her head and her wings spread wide for balance. Twilight leaned against a pillar while Applejack and Rainbow Dash held each other up. All three were laughing. “You're turn again Rainbow,” said Applejack. “Okay, okay, I've got one,” said Dash. She went over to a chair and put both forelegs on it. She stretched out and put her head on her forelegs which put her butt higher than her head. To complete the pose, she stuck her near hind leg out behind her. She tried to smile but it quickly devolved into laughter. The others joined in. Rarity recovered first. “What in the name of the sun and moon are you three doing?” “Just foolin' around, Rarity,” said Applejack. “Rainbow was talkin' about doin' a calendar picture and we've been takin' turns posing. Why don't you give it a try?” “Certainly not,” said Rarity, “it's completely unladylike.” “Oh, lighten up,” said Rainbow Dash, “it's not like anypony is taking pictures or something. How about you Pinkie Pie?” “How about not,” said Twilight. The ponies looked at her and she pointed to Spike. Rainbow put both hooves over her face. “I kinda forgot he came in too. Guess the shows over. See what I mean about how weird it would be to do a calendar picture? Imagine doing that and having thousands of ponies looking at your picture.” “It's part of the reason I hated the modeling business,” said Fluttershy, “and I was just doing fashion shots.” “Rarity, Spike, come here I have something for you,” said Dash. She went to the table and got a picture for each of them. Rarity read hers. 'To Rarity, You always give us everything you got just from the goodness in your heart. May everything you make always be 20% cooler. Rainbow Dash.' Rarity smiled but her voice was a little shaky. “I didn't think a picture of you could mean so much. Thank you, Rainbow.” Spike read his next. 'To Spike, I wish I had an assistant like you. I don't know what Twilight's paying you but it isn't enough. Rainbow Dash.' Spike smiled happily but then a confused look crossed his face. “Pay?” he said, “I don't get paid! Hey!” “We'll talk about this later, Spike,” said Twilight. “I think Rainbow Dash was just going to treat us to dinner.” “In a minute,” replied Rainbow Dash. “I have something I want to show you.” She dug into her bag and brought out two more pictures. She laid the pictures of Immelmane and Blue Comet on the table. “Gather around everypony, Spike,” said Rainbow Dash. “This picture is of Mr. Immelmane, my teacher, and this one is of his friend, Blue Comet. You've all heard me tell their story. These pictures are really old so I don't know what Blue Comet looks like now. I want you to help me find him.” “Well, sure we'll help you Rainbow,” said Applejack. “Maybe we could put ads in papers or something.” “No!” exclaimed Dash, “if we do that he'll just disappear again. We have to be very sneaky and keep it quiet. He can't know we're looking for him. He's been missing for like fifty years or something so he's really good at laying low. Applejack, you have relatives all over the place. Write them and tell them what to do. I'll try to get some copies of this picture made so they know who to look for. All we really have to go on is coat color and his cutie mark. “Fluttershy,” continued Rainbow Dash, “you'll be traveling all over Equestria for Rarity. Keep your eyes open. We don't know where he might be. Twilight, you and Rarity visit Canterlot fairly often so you cover that city and the train stations in between. Pinkie Pie, Ponyville is as likely a place as any for him to show up and you always seem to notice strangers in town so you can keep an eye out here. Who knows? He's an old flier so he may want to get a peek at the newest Wonderbolt and come looking for me here.” “That sounds like a good plan,” said Twilight, “but Rainbow Dash, how do you know if he's even alive?” “I guess I don't know,” admitted Dash, “but I have to try. If I can reunite these two maybe they can make up. Maybe I can stop them from hurting so much anymore. Besides, Blue Comet's bio at the museum said 'whereabouts unknown' so if he died in Equestria it would probably have been reported to Cloudsdale.” “That makes sense,” said Twilight, “if he is still in Equestria, we should be able to find him.” All the ponies agreed to help Rainbow Dash. Fluttershy asked what they were to do if they did find him. “Leave that to me,” said Dash, “keep an eye on him, find an address if you can but whatever you do, don't let him know you're looking for Blue Comet.” “What are you going to do?” asked Rarity. “I'll get the girls together and he'll either come peacefully or we'll ponynap him,” said Dash. “I don't know about Windyday or Firewing but I know Frost will go for it. Razor owes me one too.” “I hate to point out this little flaw in your plan, Rainbow,” said Twilight, “but ponynapping is illegal. It's a serious offense. Prison serious.” “Yeah,” said Rainbow, “I guess I'll have to think up something a little more clever. Better not let Immelmane find out about it either. Let's concentrate on finding him first and worry about getting the two of them together later.” “Yes,” said Rarity, “that might be better. What to do after you find him might depend on where you find him.” “Don't worry, Rainbow,” said Applejack, “if he's still around, we'll track him down. Now what about some supper? You owe me one for running me around all afternoon.” “Alright,” said Dash, “and thanks for agreeing to help. It would mean a lot to me if I can get those two together. Come on, let's go eat.”