//------------------------------// // Chapter 1 // Story: Loneliness Reborn // by Alexander-Crossover //------------------------------// Chapter 1 Twinkie Pie bounced down the road happily humming a happy tune to herself and smiling all the way. Eventually the little pink pony reached her destination, a small black foal seated at the side of the road. “Hi!” Twinkie’s high pitched voice caused the black foal to look up. Twinkie Pie instantly noticed that something was wrong, “Aww, what’s the matter? Why are you all frowny-wowny today?” she tilted her head to the side while staring at her playmate, “Are you excited to have another super-fun day with me?” “Twinkie, I,” the foal sighed before it continued, “I like playing with you a lot, really I do, but…” “But what? Oh did you want to do something new, or something old, or something sideways?” Twinkie Pie began bouncing again, rotating her head from left to right continuously. “It’s not you, I like you Twinkie Pie but, but this place it isn’t really real,” the black foal sighed again. “You’re really fun, Twinkie, but this place is just pretend. You’re the inner foal of a pony that saved me from the loneliness that consumed me and I appreciate her efforts to keep me happy. But I want to be in the real world again, without being a ghost.” Twinkie Pie looked at the little black foal curiously. “How are you going to do that?” she asked. The foal suddenly locked Twinkie Pie in a tight hug surprising the little pink pony. “I’m sorry but I have to borrow Pinkie’s body, just for a year though until I’m born.” “Oh,” Twinkie Pie was a bit confused. Then her face lit up as realization hit her, “Oooooh!” Twinkie Pie broke free of the black foal’s hug and began bouncing around excitedly, “We’re going to be a mommy! We’re going to be a mommy!” The black foal just stared at Pinkie’s inner foal as it bounced around. “You’re not mad?” it asked, genuinely surprised. “Of course not silly-filly!” Twinkie said without even stopping, “You should be allowed to have fun and we always wanted to be a mommy, I think so I mean we love looking after Pound and Pumpkin Cake, oh but Pinkie’s going to be so surprised since I can’t tell her stuff that goes on in here. I wonder if she’ll call you the same name I did or if she’ll make up one herself, or if you’ll be a filly or a stallion…” Twinkie continued to ask questions that the foal couldn’t keep up with until finally she had to stop and take a breath before turning to face her playmate. “Oooh, follow me, I know where you have to go!” Twinkie Pie took off down the road, forcing the black foal to its feet as it took off after her. “Wait for me Twinkie Pie! Where are you taking me?” it shouted as it did its best to keep up. “You’ll see!” Twinkie replied, “It’s a surprise!” ----------------------------------------------------------------- Like with any job there were some days that were easy and others that were just plain exhausting, for Rainbow Dash today was one of the latter. Yesterday had been her day off so she had spent the day with her marefriend Pinkie Pie: pulling pranks, eating sweets, and generally just having fun. But sadly yesterday’s team hadn’t quite done their job properly. “Ugg!” Dash groaned as she landed at the entrance to her cloud home, “honestly why was the sky such a mess today?” she asked, as though Celestia herself would give an answer, “I take one day off to have fun and the whole team falls apart. I mean I know I’m the best but is it really that hard for everypony else to pull their own weight!?” Dash sighed and turned towards the setting sun: “Another day another bit,” she said aloud as she pushed open the door to her house, “At least now I can get some rest.” Despite the late hour, Dash’s home was lit up by a solar orb, a special light source for cloud homes that lit up as soon as Dash entered her house, something she was quite thankful for. The first thing that Dash saw was a letter envelope on her kitchen table, that and the place had been cleaned up of the small mess she’d left when she bolted out the door to start her irritating work day. Dash glided over to the envelope and read the words written across the envelope en lieu of any addresses: HAPPY 5TH ANNIVERSARY DASHIE! Dash blinked then remembered: five years ago today was the day of the storm that had dredged up uncomfortable memories and ultimately brought them together in the relationship that was still going strong to this day and it had completely slipped her mind, not that anypony could blame her. “Heh, sorry I forgot Pinks, but duty calls,” Dash smiled as she used her teeth to open the envelope then spit out the flap, “Ah well, we had fun yesterday, now let’s see what Pinkie got me.” Dash pulled the letter out and began to read it, her eyes growing wider as she read it. Miss Rainbow Dash It is with great honor that we inform you that your application to the three month summer-long special Wonderbolts Training Camp for the best young fliers in Equestria has been approved. This special camp is only held every two years and only the ten best applicants, yourself included, are accepted each time. At this camp you will get to train with the wonderbolts, learn how they do their tricks and how to perform them yourselves, how to fly and perform in formation, and if you’re really lucky, earn a special entrance to the next Wonderbolt auditions! Spitfire Soarin Rapid Fire Fleetfoot … Rainbow Dash couldn’t even finish reading the signatures from the rest of the Wonderbolts as the letter slipped from her hooves. “OHMYGOSH!OHMYGOSH!OHMYGOSH!OHMYGOSH!OHMYGOSH!OHMYGOSH!” Dash jumped and flew around her living room so fast she began to kickup a small whirlwind. Three whole months with the Wonderbolts! Training, learning and just being with them! “BEST GIFT EVER!” Dash shouted as the top of her lungs as she landed on the ground and posing for effect, not noticing that the wind she had created was blowing a piece of paper around the room that had been hidden under the envelope, that is until it smacked right into her face. “What’s this?” Dash took a break from her revelry to peel the paper off her face and read the words written on it. I’m waiting in your room with the rest of your present Dashie! Rainbow Dash couldn’t suppress a grin, if Pinkie was waiting in her room that could only mean one thing: “Aww yeah, the Dash is getting laid tonight!” she grinned and flew straight up to her room as fast as she could manage. Rainbow Dash’s room was dark which was to be expected, the solar orb was keyed to what basically amounted to a light switch both by her bed and by the door, after all it would be annoying if it kept lighting up when Dash shifted in her sleep. Dash reached for the switch by the door, grinning as she turned it on: “Oh Pinkie!” she called, her voice carrying a seductive edge. As soon as the lights were up an all too familiar pink blur slammed into Rainbow Dash and planted a strong kiss right on her muzzle; even after all the time she’d known Pinkie, Dash still could neither predict nor defend against Pinkie’s surprises. As Dash kissed back she couldn’t help but feel odd. The kiss tasted as sweet as ever, like cotton candy or marshmallows, but the texture was different, rougher somehow. Pinkie Pie finally broke the kiss and grinned down at Dash: “Welcome home Dashie,” the pink pony’s voice wasn’t as loud as it usually was and it sounded off, deeper somehow. Dash grinned back up at Pinkie. “Hey Pinks, nice to see you too, thanks for the present.” “I know, I mean I was thinking ‘what can I get Dashie for our anniversary’ you know besides me and then I saw the application for the Wonderbolts special flight camp and it was just so perfect for you that I had to sign you up and I knew you’d get in ’cause you’re the best young flier in Equestria!” The pink pony’s usual rapid fire delivery was just as perky as ever, yet Dash could still hear that her voice sounded different somehow. Even as she continued to speak, Dash got a moment to look Pinkie over: her face’s usual roundness seemed more… boxy somehow and she seemed to have gained an inordinate amount of muscle since the previous day. As Pinkie sat her rear down against the floor Dash felt something unfamiliar brushing against her and took a moment to look down, gawking at what she saw. “Pinkie, you’re a guy!” Dash’s shout elicited a grin from Pinkie as “he” hopped off of Rainbow Dash. Dash shook her head as she stood up and turned the lights up so she could get a better look at Pinkie, yup she was definitely male now. “But, but how? When? Why?” Dash stammered out. “Well it was an accident,” Pinkie answered as he bounced around the room, “I wanted to show up to surprise you when you got home but of course I had to go see Twilight so she could cast the cloudwalking spell on me but I burst in when she was working on a new spell and I accidentally got her way so she hit me by mistake and *bam*” Pinkie stood up and threw her arms out like an explosion, giving Dash a better look at the pink pony’s new “equipment”, “before I knew it I was a stallion. At first I was super worried because I thought it was forever but then Twilight told me I would turn back to my normal girl Pinkie self in eight hours about three hours ago and then,” Pinkie paused to take a sudden breath, “Since I planned to have sex with you tonight anyway I thought we could have fun with this while it lasts, so how about it Dashie!” Pinkie had stopped with his nose pressed up against Rainbow’s, staring at the Pegasus expectantly. Rainbow had gotten used to Pinkie’s usual speaking speed, and even with the voice change following what he said was no problem for the Pegasus. So Pinkie was a stallion for the night, no big deal really except… “So, are ya ready Dashie?” Pinkie asked hopefully. “For what?” Dash had been so absorbed with the news that she had almost forgotten why Pinkie was here. Pinkie giggled, which sounded odd with her deeper voice, and replied: “Oh silly Dashie, ready for having sex with a stallion?” “Well I haven’t really done that before,” Dash answered, not that it was any real secret. “Well I’ve never had sex as a stallion before either,” Pinkie answered. The pink stallion turned and headed for Dash’s bed and Rainbow Dash just stood there, processing the situation she was in. “You don’t have to worry, Twilight said because the spell was temporary that it can’t leave any lasting effects, if you’re worried about getting pregnant that is.” Well that was one worry off of Dash’s mind, at least they could afford to be as irresponsible as they usually were, however Dash’s uncertainty about the event was evident. “Well Pinks, ya see…” Dash began, until a voice in the back of her head silenced her: ‘What are you doing, Rainbow Dash? You’re thinking about turning down sex with Pinkie Pie?! So what if she’s a stallion for the night, there’s no risk and what better way to celebrate with her before you leave for three months?’ Dash couldn’t argue with that part of her mind as she watched Pinkie getting comfortable on her bed. She grinned: “This is gonna be fun,” she took off flying straight at Pinkie, “Geronimo!” ----------------------------------------------------------------- The black foal stood on the edge of a cliff that overlooked and endless sea of pink light. The foal stared down, seemingly unsure of what it had to do. “So I just need to jump off here?” it asked, turning to Twinkie Pie who was standing just behind it. “Yep, all you have to do is take a leap of faith and trust your friend Twinkie Pie!” the pink filly began bouncing in place excitedly. The black foal looked over the edge, then stepped back and turned to Twinkie Pie, giving the pink filly a big hug. “Thank you for everything, Twinkie Pie,” it said, tears welling up in its eyes, “I’ll miss you.” “Aww, don’t be silly,” Twinkie hugged the foal back tightly, “You’ll have so many friends when you’re born and I won’t be lonely, I can just go to the party in Ponyville that never ends!” Twinkie suddenly pushed the foal back, but smiled at it: “Now go, jump into your new life!” The foal nodded and turned back to the cliff edge, “Now I just need to wait for…” the pink light below it began to flash strange colors, “that!” it took a deep breath and jumped off, closing its eyes as it felt itself enveloped in what felt like a soft warm blanket without slowing its fall. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Rainbow Dash stirred in her bed, yawning and blinking as a pink cloud obscured her vision. The Pegasus smiled and hugged the sleeping Pinkie Pie closer to her; she could feel just from the shape of the earth pony’s body that she had returned to her regular mare self. Dash’s squeezing woke the pink pony up, and as her eyes fluttered open she grinned at Dash: “Good morning Dashie. Have fun last night?” “Definitely, but I prefer girl Pinkie for all purposes,” Dash answered before giving her marefriend a kiss, “You were a little rough on me last night.” “Hey I was a boy last night, it was hard,” Pinkie wiggled her eyes as she spoke. Rainbow Dash just groaned, “That was just bad Pinkie, but I still love ya.” “Yay!” Pinkie snuggled into Dash, burying her face into the Pegasus’ rainbow mane, “mmmmwarmmmm,” Pinkie sighed happily. Dash was used to this by now and she closed her eyes, might as well get a little more sleep while she could. ----------------------------------------------------------------- “So are you sure you’re alright with me leaving for three months?” Rainbow Dash had finally pulled herself out of bed and was walking Pinkie back to Sugarcube Corner. “Silly-Dashie!” Pinkie just grinned, “I got you into the camp why wouldn’t I want you to go?” “Yeah, you’re right,” Dash felt silly for bringing it up, but she had to be sure that Pinkie was fine with it. At the entrance to Sugar Cube Corner Dash paused and gave Pinkie a kiss: “have fun Pinks,” she said. “Okie-Dokie-Lokie!” Pinkie replied happily as she pushed open the door to Sugarcube Corner: “Guess who’s back!” she called. “Pinkie Pie!” the voices of two excited foals greeted her as Pumpkin Cake and Pound Cake crashed into her into a big hug. Dash smiled back as she took off back to her house, she had to get packed now if she wanted to make it to the opening of the training camp tonight. Inside Sugar Cube Corner, Pinkie was going over some things with Mr. Carrot and Mrs. Cup Cake, both of whom were busy packing overlarge saddlebags full of travel supplies. “Now Pinkie, are you sure you can handle the twins for a few weeks while we’re away?” Mrs. Cake’s worry was evident. “Duh of coruse I can, Pound and Pumpkin cake love me, I’ve been babysitting since they were a month old and it’s not like I have to change their diapers anymore,” Pinkie wasn’t at all deterred by Cup Cake’s apparent concern. “Forgive us Pinkie,” Carrot Cake answered, “But you can’t blame us for worrying about our foals.” “Of course not, you’re just being big silly worry warts!” Pinkie answered, “Just have fun in Manehatten and trust Pinkie Responsibility Pie to keep everything in order.” “We do Pinkie, we do,” Carrot Cake reassured her. A few minutes later, Pinkie, Pound Cake and Pumpkin Cake were waving goodbye to Carrot Cake and Cupcake from the entrance to Sugar Cube Corner, which was being closed for the rest of the day to give Pinkie time to settle in. Once the parents were out of site, Pinkie turned to the cake twins with a grin and asked: “Alright, who wants to play a game with their Auntie Pinkie!?” “I do!” both twins shouted at once before bolting off, followed by their pink babysitter for who knows what kind of fun. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Rainbow Dash had finally finished stuffing everything she needed into her largest pair of saddlebags and quickly went over the list of things to bring that had been printed on the back of the acceptance letter. “Three whole months training with the Wonderbolts!” Dash let out a very high pitched fan-girl scream as she wiggled into the saddlebags; they were a lot heavier than she was used to but she was also stronger than the average Pegasus so she could handle it. She had already dropped Tank off at Fluttershy’s cottage, and she knew how to look after him so that was fine. Dash made sure her door was secure as she stepped outside and shouted to the sky: “Wonderbolts here I come!” Rainbow Dash took off into the sky, faltering a bit under the weight of her bags but steadying quickly enough to resume her best flight speed as she sped towards Cloudsdale, where the training campers were to assemble. The next three months were going to be awesome! ----------------------------------------------------------------- It felt strange, not at all like it expected it to feel, the body was moving faster than it had anticipated but it didn’t matter. All it had to do was use what little power it had left to keep itself safe until she realized what was growing inside her, then hopefully she would be responsible for what she had to. Hopefully…