//------------------------------// // Prologue // Story: The Matrix-Rainbow Dash // by cellum95 //------------------------------// Rainbow Dash, Elemental Bearer of Loyalty, is just flying through the clouds, practicing her flight in anticipation for the next Wonderbolt show. She was currently the new Wonderbolt crew, graduated or at least being honored in the Wonderbolts Academy, by the Captain of the Wonderbolts herself, Spitfire. It was actually a perfect day for her at least. No troubles, no ceases, just endless practicing. She was literally soaring in the air in freedom, practicing for the big event. 'This is gonna be the best show will the Wonderbolts get!' She thought as she continues her flying practice. However, she was rudely interrupted by a letter sent by Spike's sending letter fire. It reads: Dear Rainbow Dash, I'm sorry to interrupt your practice for the Wonderbolts show, but this is extremely important. I finally got to perfect my teleportation spell, and I'm super excited about it at last. However, in sure that it will not backfire, I ask you here to see the spell work in mere perfect condition. Again, I'm sorry for interrupting you. I assure you, as soon this is finish, you will go back to your flying again. From your Friend, Princess Twilight Sparkle 'Why me Twilight? Why me?!' Rainbow Dash is now raging mentally as she reads the letter. Although very short, it was clear that her friend wanted her to see the teleportation spell that Twilight now perfected on. But, after reading the last sentence, she calmed down, knowing that Twilight's are too true to be lies. With a 'whatever' expression, she zipped through the clouds, going towards the Golden Oaks Library. >Minutes Later< Rainbow Dash finally got to Twilight's library/home, which was just near but she didn't even care. All she cared about was the practice. With a sigh, she enters the library, being greeted by Twilight. "Hello Rainbow Dash! I'm so glad you came." Twilight greeted with a very huge smile on her face. "Yeah I came here. Now, about that spell?" Rainbow Dash replied with a hint of annoyance, but to Twilight, she didn't even care at all. Again with another smile, she replied: "Oh of course Rainbow Dash. I will ready myself now." With composing herself for a moment, Twilight charges her horn for the spell. Rainbow Dash is just standing there, watching the display with a mixture of annoyance and wonder. However, all soon will break loose when Twilight's horn began to spark badly. This is a call of disaster, and Rainbow Dash is trying to back off, but it was no use. A bolt of the spell misfired at Twilight's horn, into Rainbow Dash. She was too slow to dodge the speeding bullet as she was struck by it, and moments later, she was gone. For Twilight, it was now a devastating. First the spell misfires now this, losing a friend is more than that. It's like your life is being ripped off by something and it will never come back. Seconds later, she falls to the ground, weeping for the lost of her rainbow-maned friend. >5 Years Later< Five years. Five bucking years since the lost of Rainbow Dash. The ponies, including Twilight's friends, heard the news four days later, by Spike, after the incident. They were too shocked to hear the news. Twilight was THE Element of Magic, and she will perfect any spells that are broken or not yet successfully finished. However, the ponies quickly forgave Twilight because of the simple reason that the spell backfired. It was another day for the five year lose of Rainbow Dash. Even until now, Twilight is still depressed about it, but keeps a strong face out of everyone. She is now currently living in the Canterlot Castle, while Spike is busy managing the Golden Oaks Library. "This is just ridiculous." Twilight muttered under her own breath as she walk down the hallway, still remembering the past, keeping her mind jumbled up. True, this is just ridiculous, but with her depression, it's possible. However, when she is still walking down the hallway, a massive explosion with green light was shown, getting the princess's attention. Looking around, she could see that the Everfree Forest is now lit up. Fluttershy is in danger! "Princess! Are you alright?" Whipping her head she could see two Royal Guards greeting her. "I'm alright. Now...." She cleared her throat, and using the Royal Canterlot Voice with modern Equish, she ordered: "GET YOUR FLANKS UP AND GET TO THAT FIRE IN THE EVERFREE FOREST! DO I EVEN MAKE MYSELF CLEAR?!" The voice cracked the windows, and with a shaky salute, the guards took off, leaving Twilight to calm herself before looking back at the fire. >Everfree Forest< Right in the middle of the fire stands two figures, all dress in black with black shades. They are literally standing in the center of the green fire, but one of them raises it's strange hoof and in an instant, the fire is gone. The other figure sighed, remembering what happened. "You remember where I come from Neo?" The figure asked Neo. "Equestria right?" "Yeah I think I'm home now Neo." The second figure said. "This is Equestria Rainbow Dash? Just a forest?" Neo asked. "No. If I remember for all those years, then it's the Everfree Forest. One of the most dangerous places in Equestria." Rainbow Dash replied. "If this is dangerous then I suggest we should get the hell out of here." Neo suggested. "Good call." Rainbow Dash replied, liking the idea. With a few moments to spare, they casually walk out of the Everfree Forest, like it was no threat at all. They walk and walk and walk until finally, they could see in Rainbow Dash's head, Fluttershy's home. 'Great. If Fluttershy saw me, what if she will spread the word?' Rainbow Dash mentally thought as silent reigned between she and Neo, the One.