//------------------------------// // Can't save them all // Story: Rainbow Dash the Sports Star // by Diablomuerte2 //------------------------------// Can't save them all Rainbow Dash was at the statue promptly after school had ended. She didn't want to waste a moment's time with anything else. She looked around noticing no sign of Fluttershy and assumed the worst. Well maybe she didn't want to make thing worst by showing up. She waited a minute and realized that Fluttershy was a no show. She began heading out until she heard a loud "Wait!" coming from behind her. She turned around and sure enough it was Fluttershy calling out to her. Fluttershy was making her way to Rainbow Dash in a hurry. "I'm sorry... I was held up by Rarity who was going on about her dinner plans." Fluttershy slowly drew lines on the cement with her feet. Rainbow Dash smiled. "It's ok Shy, I was just not sure if you decided to cancel, on account of what happened earlier." Fluttershy looked up sadly. "Do you want to cancel?" Rainbow Dash shook her head sideways and slipped her hand into Fluttershy's own. "Let's go, those animals won't care for themselves now will they?" Fluttershy blushed and held onto Rainbow Dash's hand dearly. "No they won't... let's go Dashie." ____________________________________________________________ Rarity was excited about dinner. "What are you going to wear, darling?" Applejack wasn't "I don't really know sugar cube. Depends where ya makin' me take ya tonight." Rarity, walking side by side with Applejack, began thinking of where she would enjoy dining tonight. She knew Applejack couldn't afford the fancier places, given her occupation, but she didn't mind too much. "Well there is this quaint little bistro not too far from where I live, darling." "Rarity, as long as it ain't goin' to drain me of money, I don't mind payin' for a good meal." "Applejack, you know I wouldn't make you waste too much on me. I just want to have a nice quiet dinner without my little sister or parents being all... weird." Applejack became silent and walked a little slower. It was hard to hear people talk about family in an awful way. She was a family oriented farm girl, with a tragic situation. She had no parents to speak of and when reminded of that fact it hurt deeply. Rarity gasped in her error and turned to see a small tear fall from Applejack's face. "I am so sorry, darling. Please forgive me, and let me pay tonight instead." Applejack wiped the tear away and gave a fake smile. "It's fine sugar cube, jus' sand in my eye is all. Anyways, don't fret, I'm still payin' tonight." Rarity wrapped her arms around Applejack and embraced her gently. "Don't have to always be the tough girl, I’m your friend and will always be here to talk if you need it." Applejack hugged Rarity back with all her might. "Rarity, I know and please don't worry, I'm fine." ____________________________________________________________ Rainbow Dash walked hand in hand with Fluttershy all the way to the animal shelter. Along the way they got looks from some people, not all approving. She didn't care what the world thought of her as long as they left Fluttershy alone. The trip was semi-pleasant as the atmosphere shifted with each passerby giving a judgmental look or gentle nod. When they arrived at the shelter they let go of each other's hand since they had other things to focus on. While they had all the time in the world to spend together, they had a limited time at the shelter for helping out. The owner of the shelter enjoyed seeing Fluttershy arrive, since she was like an angel. "Well if it isn't our own little angel, here to rescue the animals from another miserable day." Fluttershy blushed at the compliment and gave the approaching male a hug. "Oh stop calling me that, I already told you, I just try my hardest to help the poor animals." The man looked to the side noticing a rainbow haired girl that he didn't recognize. "Wait a second, is this the legendary Rainbow Dash I keep hearing about?" he asked excited. Rainbow Dash looked to Fluttershy, who was looking down and swiping her feet along the floor slowly. "You talk about me Shy?" Fluttershy nodded silently. Oh why did you have to say that, now she probably thinks I bad mouth her in front of people. The owner of the place quickly intervened. "It's all good news I assure you. She thinks highly of you and if you are the same friend she says you are, than I am glad to have you helping today. You are here to help right?" Rainbow Dash smiled a bit. "Yeah, I guess I am." She gently squeezed Fluttershy's hand, earning her a smile. "Well than ladies right this way, first I will have to go over a few rules since you are new," he informed gently. "First rule is, we don't get aggressive no matter what. These animals are either rescued from bad situations or just not being given the right care." Rainbow Dash frowned. "Who would want to hurt cute animals?" Fluttershy got angry. "Monsters would... evil heartless monsters." a soft tear fell from her eye from the pain of knowing the abuse animals are given. "Yes, she is right. Horrible people think that pets are nothing more than living toys and it can lead to some heart breaking situations," the owner said softly. Guiding newcomers was always difficult for him with the information he had to share. Rainbow Dash rubbed Fluttershy's hand with her thumb. "Well don't worry I'm not going to get rowdy... plus Fluttershy will teach me what to do." The owner noticed the subtleties between the two and smiled. "Well it seems you brought in a winner Fluttershy. Since I am sure you can handle teaching Rainbow Dash the proper way of doing things, I will let you two be." Rainbow Dash waited till the owner left before asking, "Is he always like this?" Fluttershy smiled. "Yes, he loves animals like I do, and loves it when people come to help. Well time to get the aprons on and get to work." Rainbow Dash raised an eyebrow. "Aprons? I don't do aprons." Fluttershy used the cutest begging face she could muster. "Please... for me Dashie?" Rainbow Dash was no match for such levels of cuteness. "Alright... but you tell anyone and I will totally be angry." Fluttershy leaned over and kissed Rainbow Dash's cheek. "Don't worry I won't tell anyone." Rainbow Dash stood dumbfounded at Fluttershy's bold move. "Hey Fluttershy, aren't you well you know... shy?" Fluttershy giggled. "Not when I am comfortable... this place is a sanctuary for me... I don't have to worry about being bothered by anyone. I like it here." Rainbow Dash decided to test this theory. "Hey Fluttershy... you remember how we almost kissed but Scootaloo kinda messed that up?" Fluttershy blushed and twiddled her thumbs together. "Yes... why?" Rainbow Dash felt her heartbeat skip before she hesitantly asked, "Can .... we.... kiss?" Fluttershy looked around the changing station and whispered, "Yes... I think we can." Rainbow Dash leaned in and closed her eyes. Oh my gosh I am going to kiss Shy...what if she doesn't like it. Wait! What if she does? Oh let's just hope I don't mess this up. Fluttershy gently moved her lips closer to the approaching pair. Is this really happening? I am scared, what if I'm not a good kisser... this is going to be my first kiss... oh no. Slowly the two lips met and a small spark ignited a growing flame. The two girls held each other and kept the kiss going. It wasn't sultry or sloppy, but instead a gentle and loving kiss. Rainbow Dash broke the kiss and looked deeply into Fluttershy's eyes. "Why did we wait so long to do this?" Fluttershy stared back with intensity and whispered, "I don't know... but I am glad it finally happened." ____________________________________________________________ Pinkie Pie worked part time at the baker while going to school and being the party planner of Canterlot High. She was on her way home when Sunset Shimmer decided to join her and hang out. Pinkie Pie was eager to have a friend hang out and accepted. Sunset Shimmer was scheming something to get her back on top. She was going to record Celestia accepting the cake, Pinkie made, and use the evidence to blackmail the principal and Pinkie Pie. Two for one and all I have to do is stand being around such an irritating girl. "Sunset, can I call you Sunny?" "Why would I want you to do that?" "Because then it can be my special name for you." "I think I will pass, are you sure Celestia will be here today?" "Yes, unless she and Luna get into another fight." "Oh, another fight?" "Yeah! It seems Celestia lives with Luna, who wants my cakes, and Celestia doesn't share them." "Oh, a sisterly fight... I thought you meant they actually fight." "Nah, those two... please, they are like day and night." "You have no idea, they literally are day and night." "Oh yeah, you come from that other world like Twilight did." "Yeah, that's right I did." "What's it like? Don't get me wrong I love it here just... sometimes I think I would be happier if... never mind, just me being silly." Sunset was going to pry, until she remembered she didn't care about Pinkie Pie. "Anyways... let's just talk about something else. I really hate talking about my home." ____________________________________________________________ Applejack was tending to the farm alongside her brother Big Mac. She was taking care of some chores in agreement with Granny's decision to let Applejack have some money for her 'non date'. "Sure is a nice day today huh, Big Mac." Big Mac grinned. "Yes it is sis. I know it's a good one for you, more than for me." Applejack could detect the tone and snarled. "Listen here brother jus' because I'm takin' Rarity out to dinner ain't mean I love her like that." Big Mac chuckled. "Is that so? Well than it isn't Rarity who's in your room right now pickin' an outfit for ya to wear?" Applejack blushed. "She jus' wants me to look good is all. Ain't nothin' wrong with that." Big Mac put on a serious look on his face. "Applejack, I honestly don't care if ya like girls or boys. I think if ya goin' to be happy with her, than be happy." Applejack had crimson cheeks. "I already told ya, that it ain't like that!" Rarity called from afar. "Yoohoo, Applejack, I found an outfit for you to wear... it was very difficult but I managed to pull a winner." Applejack turned around and smiled. "Almost done workin' the fields sugar cube, be there soon." Big Mac hid a grin and whispered inaudibly. "Sure seems that way." ____________________________________________________________ Rainbow Dash was being given the tour of the back area where the animals were kept. She didn't enjoy the sad look on the faces of the animals. It didn't last long as Fluttershy's presence had made the animals spark with life and be energetic. "So this is what he meant by an angel. Those animals sure love you, Shy." Fluttershy giggled. "I love them too, they each have their own story and I try to make their lives wonderful here... but I can't do it alone." Rainbow Dash sighed. "Fluttershy you know you can't save them all... but I will try and see if I can come by more often and help." Fluttershy beamed. "That would be wonderful. Though, won't it be hard with your sports and stuff?" Rainbow Dash rubbed the back of her neck nervously. "Yeah, I guess it will be a problem. Just know this, when I make it big this place is definitely going to get more funding." Fluttershy chuckled. "Oh Dashie, you're so silly." "Yeah, but only for you, Shy, only for you." Rainbow Dash kissed Fluttershy's forehead and looked around. "So how about we actually get started, and help these animals have a better day than they’re having so far?" Fluttershy was feeling immense joy. "Yay!"