//------------------------------// // Wonderbolt's game // Story: Freshman Blues // by Wildcard25 //------------------------------// One afternoon on Saturday, Spike was kicking back in his bedroom while reading a comic book. He turned a page and laughed, "Oh yeah, that's what I'm talking about. I love spring break. A whole week of fun and relaxation. Two things I absolutely love about as much as the next guy. And there's so many possibilities to do over this break I don't even know where to begin." Suddenly his bedroom door opened up revealing Rainbow Dash, "Hey, there's my star apprentice!" Spike wobbled on his bed, feeling startled, before sitting up, "Rainbow Dash, you ever hear of knocking?" "No, what is that?" Rainbow joked, while Spike rolled his eyes. "What brings you here?" Spike asked, "Come to mooch off Twilight?" "Nothing like that," Rainbow answered, perking Spike's curiosity, "I actually came here for you." "For me?" "Yeah," she walked in and closed the door, "I was wondering if ya had any beginning plans now that it's spring break?" "Well actually I was filled with plans, but I don't even know where to begin. So I'm at a blank." Spike admitted. "Good," Rainbow smiled, as she stood before him, and laid her hands on his shoulders, "Because tomorrow I wanna take you someplace really special." "Taco Kingdom?" he asked, thinking she was referring to one of the best fast food joints in the city. Rainbow smirked, "Even better," she pulled out two tickets, "You know what these are?" Spike eyed what she had, until his eyes lit up in shock, "Are those tickets to the Wonderbolts match?" Rainbow smirked at his answer, "Ya got that right." "But the Wonderbolts are the greatest parkour team in Canterlot city." Spike explained. "Rivaled only by their arch rivals the Shadowbolts." Rainbow put in. "How did you get tickets for their match, I thought it was sold out for months?" Spike asked, feeling flabbergasted. Rainbow snickered, "Wild won them in a little poker game yesterday with some of his buddies. He had other plans that night so he gave them both to me." "And you want me to come with you?" Spike asked. "Of course." "But why choose me and not one of the girls?" Spike inquired. "Because this is one of the best parkour teams in the world, and it's time you saw true professionals up close." she explained. "Well ever since you got me into the sport I've always wondered how professional teams do it in person." he admitted. "So will ya come?" she asked hopefully. Spike smiled, "You bet." "Oh thanks, Spike!" she noogied the spike head, while he tried wriggling out. She eventually let him go and handed him his ticket before speaking, "I'll see ya tomorrow." she left the room. Spike looked down at his ticket and smiled, while thinking, 'Wow, seeing the actual Wonderbolts perform up close. I bet I could learn a lot just by watching them. Well looks like I got my first spring break activity all set.' The very next day around 6:00 P.M, Spike was in his room getting ready for when Rainbow Dash would pick him up to take him to the Wonderbolts match. When he slipped into his sneakers, he checked his phone and saw a text from Rainbow saying she was outside waiting. He grabbed his jacket and ticket, before exiting his room. "I'm heading out!" he called to his parents, and Twilight. "Hope you have fun." Twilight said, as she was reading a book. "So do I." Spike replied, as he left the apartment. When Spike was outside, he saw Rainbow in her car. He opened the car door and got in before closing it, "Hey, Spike. All set?" she asked. "You know it." Spike confirmed. "Well then let's go!" Rainbow called, as she drove off. Rainbow drove through the city becoming coming to the parking lot of a building. The two looked out the car windows, and saw the building, "Ah the good old Cloud Stadium, home of Canterlot's Wonderbolts." Rainbow said, while feeling nostalgia. "This is so exciting." Spike said, while grinning. "Come on!" Rainbow ordered, as they got out of the car and headed to get in line. So the two permitted their tickets at the entry, and went in to find their seats. Once they found them they went to get snacks. Soon they were sitting in their seats, with Rainbow Dash having a huge slice of pizza, a corn dog, and a drink. Spike had a hotdog, a bowl of nachos with dipping cheese, and a drink. They looked onto the arena seeing it was designed like an obstacle course for parkour practitioners. Suddenly a voice spoke on an intercom, "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Cloud Stadium! And now here they are, your Canterlot Wonderbolts!" The crowds cheered as they saw their home team run out onto the arena waving to the crowd. Spike and Rainbow jumped out of their seats with the fans cheering. Rainbow spoke, "OMG there they are!" "The Wonderbolts." Spike gasped in amaze. "And there are their top three members," Rainbow pointed out, "Fleetfoot, Soarin, and Spitfire." "Wicked." Spike said, as he watched the team take their position. "And now their opponents, all the way from Dark City. The Shadowbolts!" the announcer announced ,as the rivaling team ran out onto the arena, as they received cheers from their fans, and boos from the Wonderbolt fans. "Boo, you stink!" Rainbow called. "Go back home!" Spike called, as he played along and received a playful punch to the shoulder by Rainbow who nodded. So the fans were back in their seats as the game began with each member being pitted against an opposing player. Each member from both teams were going through the obstacle course while showing off their stunts with the objective of reaching the point from which they started. Spike and Rainbow watched with in amaze, while taking notes on how the team gets through obstacles. When it reached half time, the remaining players went to plan on what to do and get in some last minute stretches, while the fans were free to relax a bit and get some more food or visit the facilities. Spike looked over at Rainbow, "Thanks again, Rainbow, for inviting me." "Hey no problem. I wouldn't have asked any other guy." she replied. "And I'm glad to see how this game's going," Spike added, "The Wonderbolts are still leading in points." "I know. If they keep this up they'll win." Rainbow added, in equal excitement. "And that will be something to celebrate." Spike noted. Soon enough half time was over and the matches continued with both teams giving it their all. Soon it came down to the final players between Soarin and Descent with the score all tied up. Both players too their position, and when the shot was heard they took off through the obstacle course. Both Soarin and Descent went through the course like true pros, while showing off flips and jumps, "Go Soarin!" Rainbow and Spike called with the other fans. As the two players were nearing the finishing point, they were both picking up the pace and with a dash of fate, Soarin reached the goal before Descent. Seeing this, the Wonderbolt fans jumped out of their seats and cheered their hearts out, as the announcer called, "The Wonderbolts win!" "YES!" Rainbow and Spike cheered, as they both locked hands and jumped around in excitement. When they realized what they were doing, they ceased it and acted cool like it didn't happen. After the match, the fans were lining up to receive autographed posters of the Wonderbolts themselves. Rainbow and Spike were in line waiting, before they reached the desk where members such as Fleetfoot, Soarin, and Spitfire were sitting, "Welcome." Spitfire began. "You guys were so awesome!" Rainbow said while her face crunched up in excitement. "Yeah you rocked out there, and Soarin wicked moves." Spike congratulated him. "It's a talent." Soarin said, as he ate a slice of apple pie. "So who do we make these out to?" Fleetfoot asked, as the members pulled out two posters. "Rainbow Dash." "And Spike." So the three started signing each poster for both of them, as Rainbow spoke, "You know you guys have been such an inspiration to me I started to learn parkour myself." "Really?" Soarin asked. "Yeah, and this guy right here is my apprentice." Rainbow said, as he held Spike close. "You don't say?" Fleetfoot asked, while raising a brow. "Yeah, though he may not look it, but this guy certainly does have moves," Rainbow boasted, "At least descent compared to my skills." "Well you two keep at it, and continue supporting your Canterlot Wonderbolts." Spitfire said, as she handed the two their autographed posters. "We will, and thanks." Spike said, as the two walked on. Soon Rainbow and Spike were in the car, while driving back through the night, "Oh man, did you see how Spitfire blew Nightingale away like that in her match?" Rainbow asked Spike, in excitement. "Or Fleetfoot show up Haze?" Spike asked excitedly. "That was a great game." Rainbow sighed, as she continued driving. She then looked back at Spike, and spoke, "Thanks again for coming with me, Spike." "Hey, spending time with you doing something we both enjoy is cool. Plus after watching that I feel more confident in my parkour skills than I ever was." "Me too." Rainbow agreed. Rainbow parked outside Spike's apartment, and spoke, "Well here you go." "Thanks, Rainbow. We should really do stuff like this more often." Spike suggested. "Hey Summer's three months away. So anything's possible." Rainbow noted. "Then if you need another guy looking to have fun, give me a call." Spike admitted. "You got it, and Spike?" she began, as Spike turned to her, and found himself in an embrace, "Thanks for the fun night." "Anytime." he answered, and suddenly found himself getting a quick peck on his cheek which turned his face red. Rainbow smiled at him, but gave him a stern look, "Tell Rarity, your pals, or any of the girls I just did that and you're gonna be running parkour exercises for a whole day." "Understood." Spike answered, feeling shocked at what she did and nervous at her little threat. "Good. Well catch you around." Rainbow bid him farewell. "Later," Spike jumped out of the car, and Rainbow headed home. Spike watched as she drove off, while feeling the cheek in which she pecked him, "Awesome." he said in shock.