The crowd gasped in horror. Rainbow had lost control as she was passing the finishing line and hit the ground. She was neck and neck with Ace Thunder at the line, but collided with the colt, sending her crashing into the ground. The paramedic ponies rushed to the aid of Rainbow, before quickly escorting her out of the ground and to the hospital. Martin and his friends were shocked and scared. They all ran for the exit after their injured friend. Luckily, the hospital was a short distance from the stadium, so it wasn’t too far to run.
The five ponies and Martin immediately rushed after their friend. Twilight lead the group, being able to get into the operating room due to being royalty. They all watched nervously from the corner of the room as the nurses did what they could to bring Rainbow to consciousness. Eventually, after letting her rest, her eyes flickered open.
“D-did I win?” She said, croakily. Her friends all rushed to her bedside. She then realized where she was, and started to panic. “What happened!? Where am I!?”
“You crashed at the finish of the race.” Twilight responded. “They brought you to the hospital, you were in a really bad way.”
“I’m feeling fine! It’ll take more than a fall to bring down Rainbow Dash.” She exclaimed confidently. She then tried to move her wing about, but winced in pain. Her face then lit up, as if she had an idea. “I need to talk to Martin, alone.” Rainbow demanded. Her friends followed her wish and left the room. It was just her and Martin.
“I did it for you, Martin.” Rainbow softly admitted. “The sonic rainboom. That was for you. I love you, Martin, and it’s killing me that it’s taken me this long to work that out.” Rainbow was close to tears.
“I love you too Rainbow, but I’m a little conflicted at the moment” Martin replied.
“Conflicted? What do you mean.” Rainbow asked. Martin then realised he probably shouldn’t have said that. But no, she needed to know.
“When you got angry at me, I thought you wouldn’t want to see me again, so I “confided” in Rarity. One thing led to another, and…” Martin couldn’t finish his sentence, but from the disappointed look on Rainbow’s face, she knew.
“Oh.” was all she could muster. “Does that mean...you don’t…”
“No! I still love you.” Martin reiterated. “There’s just a lot going on in my head right now, I need to sort this out.”
“Well why don’t you sort it out now?” Rainbow asked. “Invite Rarity in here. I don’t want you to be stuck choosing between us. I wish there was an easier way, but you’ll have to make the decision someday. No matter who you choose, we’ll always be friends though.” Rainbow said, managing a weak smile. Martin then left the room and returned with Rarity following.
“Why did you want to see me, Rainbow?” She asked. “Is something the matter?”
“She knows, Rarity.” Martin said, coldly. Her face dropped.
“Oh.” Rarity’s tone fell. “Rainbow, I’m sorry. It was a moment of weakness, I couldn’t help myself, I-”
“It’s fine, Rarity. I understand. I mean, look at him, I couldn’t blame you. But this isn’t our choice to make, it’s Martin’s. No matter who you choose, we’ll be understanding, and we can all be friends, right Rari?” Rainbow said, trying to sound upbeat despite the situation.
“Yes, absolutely. I don’t want this to come between our wonderful friendship.” Rarity added. “So, Martin, who are you going to choose to be your marefriend?” Martin was shocked. He didn’t know which of the two he loved more. On the one hand there was Rarity, a charming, elegant, and styling young mare, who was as beautiful as she was smart, and would be a perfect marefriend, but Rainbow was his best friend. They had so much in common, they knew each other so well, and now they had a chance to be together. He thought it over, but eventually came to a decision.
“Will you be my marefriend…”
Rainbow Dash
Rarity