"Everypony ready?", Raibow asked.
She looked at all of them, realizing, that, possibly, this was the last time she could see them. But she was willing to make the risk.
They nodded.
"Okay, Soarin, you're with Luna. Twilight, you're with me. I need Luna and Soarin to--"
"Dash?", Soarin asked quietly. "Can I talk to you for a second?"
They walked out of the library, while Twilight and Luna reviewed their posts.
"What is it, Soarin?"
"Dash, maybe this isn't a good idea. I mean, you could get hurt. I...I--"
"Could get hurt?"
"No, Dash. I could never see you again. We don't even know what we're up against! What if it's Spitfire again! What if she--"
She interrupted him by planting one on him. Hard. Powerfully. And he loved her for it.
"Then I'll kick her hindquarters like the last time." Rainbow smiled.
"Dash, I couldn't bear to see you get hurt. Last time was too much."
"Soarin. I love you. You know I do. But I can take care of myself. Have you forgotten how I beat her in the first place?"
"I guess you're right."
"And, if anything goes wrong, you know how to reach me." She grinned, and he gorgeously grinned back.
I know. You're right.
Of course I'm right. She was smiling now.
Yeah. That's one of the things I dig about you.
Rainbow frowned. I'll miss you, Soarin. Take care of Luna. She held back her tears, but Soarin could sense they were there.
I will, Dash. Then, I'll take care of you. Promise me you'll make it back safe.
I promise, Soarin. I love you.
I love you too, Dash.
She kissed him, just as she had seconds ago. If it was her last kiss with him, she would make it count. She knew he felt the same way. He pressed their mouths harder then they'd ever been pressed together. She loved it.