Rainbow Dash and the Crystal Empire

by Rainbow Dash 55


The Takeoff

"Okay. So everypony knows their stations and what to do?"
"Yes, Rainbow! We're ready!", Twilight exclaimed. "Let's go!"
"While I enjoy Rainbow Dash's clarity and leadership," Luna said. "I really must agree with Twilight. We have no time to lose."
"Luna's right. We'll be fine, Rainbow. Let's go." Twilight flew out of the castle.
"Good luck, ponies." Luna took Soarin's hoof and flew off to their mission in a different direction.
Rainbow flew off with Twilight.




Dash! There's a major problem!
What, Soarin?! What's wrong?!
She could now hear the smile in his voice. I miss you too much!
Soarin! We've only been apart for a minute and a half! Now she was smiling, too.
I know, but it's been an eternity for me.
Thanks, Soarin. You're great. That means a lot.
Yeah, I am pretty great, aren't I?, he joked.
She giggled, out loud and in her head.
"What?", Twilight asked.
"What? Oh. Nothing. Look!" Rainbow pointed in alarm to a black cloud in the distance.
"It's around--"
"The Crystal Palace," Rainbow finished.