//------------------------------// // The Search Begins // Story: The Search for the Truth of One Pony'sPast // by Brownies13 //------------------------------// Scootaloo and Rainbow Dash sat talking over there empty plates. They talked about flying mostly and the occasional random idea that came to mind. When Rainbow went to pay, Scootaloo was lost in thought. I wonder where my mom is now. Scootaloo liked to think she was living happily, starting over just like she probably wanted. As a five year old when her mom left, she didn't think much of it but a year later in the orphanage she became angry at her. She had left her, all alone to fend for herself. She didn't know what was going to happen until the police came in from the happening of a neighbor's suspicions. Rainbow returning to the table whipped her out of her thoughts and back to reality. Now at the age of twelve, the suspicion of where her mom went hits her again. "So, squirt we have the rest of the day," Rainbow began, "What else do you want to do?" "I'm thinking of maybe going over to Apple Bloom's and hanging out there," Scootaloo said. "Okay!" Rainbow said, "But be home before dinner." "Alright," Scootaloo agreed,"...mom." Rainbow smiled at this, even if she said it hesitantly. "I love you," Rainbow called after her as Scootaloo walked towards the Apple's farm. "I love you too," Scootaloo said back smiling. Rainbow flipped her wings out and shot into the sky making a beeline to her favorite cloud. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ "I wonder what we will be doing today," Scootaloo mumbled to herself. Finally, she came the CMC Clubhouse. "Hey, Scootaloo!" Apple Bloom yelled, "Come on in!" Scootaloo galloped over to the clubhouse and entered. "So whats our plan for today," She asked excitedly. "I don't know," Sweetie said. "Well maybe we could try hang gliding!" Apple Bloom suggested. "I can already fly though," Scootaloo said,"And I think the adventures of the CMC squirrel suit gliders ended bad enough." "I agree," Sweetie said,"It took me long enough to get all that tree sap out of my hair." "Ya ah' guess yer' right," Apple Bloom gave in," anyway it would probably cost a lot to get a proper hang glider." "Well does anyone have a better idea?" Sweetie asked. "I have one but you'd probably be bored by it," Scootaloo said. "No we won't," Sweetie Belle said hopefully,"Just tell us." "Well I kind of...um," Scootaloo hesitated," want to find out more about my mom." Sweetie Belle and Apple Bloom both were stunned at first. They expected something extremely adventurous not research, but Scootaloo seemed very serious about wanting to do this so they agreed. First, they headed to the library. Maybe Twilight had some good facts about this. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ "So Fluttershy," Rainbow asked the yellow Pegasus that has been her friend since they were small fillies," You deal with animals a lot so I thought maybe you had some advice for me caring for Scootaloo." "Well I do care for animals,"Fluttershy said," But I don't care for little fillies all the time and I'm still getting a hang of babysitting the CMC." "Really, I think Apple Jack would be of good help." "I know," Rainbow admitted," But she's always working so I don't think we'd ever get an actual talk about caring for fillies." "You may be right," Fluttershy said," And she has Big Mac's and Granny Smith's help too." "How about Rarity?" "Rarity?" Rainbow said quizzically," I'd probably have to get into a dress." "Maybe Twilight?" Fluttershy advised. "She'd probably base it off of a book," Rainbow stated. "Maybe Rarity would be my best option," Rainbow sighed, "Guess I'll ask her but I'm blaming you if I have to stand hours of dress modeling." Fluttershy giggled at the last statement. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ "I'm sorry girls, but I don't think a library would have the info of where you mom might have gone." "Not a thing?" Scootaloo tried hopefully. "Well there might be a bit of information of your moms birth place and family so you could check there," Twilight advised hopefully. "She might have headed to stay in her home town. But don't you remember anything about where your mom might have gone?" "No, its kind of hazy and I was only five so I don't have much memories of her," Scootaloo said sadly. "Well you can continue searching around here as much as you like," Twilight said," But I don't know how much you'll find." Scootaloo went back to the book she was holding.Citizens of Cloudsdale 2012-2013 "Would somethin' be in the family records?" Apple bloom suggested. "No, I've already checked there," Scootaloo said remembering the time when she ripped out all the pages of her records to research them day after day and to prevent people finding out that she was homeless. Flashback ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I was 10 years old. "Thanks again,"I said to the librarian, Moonlight. "Just remember to return them in top condition," she said sternly over her glasses. Moonlight was an old pony who many thought would eventually go into retirement. She didn't really like me, partly because I only used the library once and that was to keep the family records and rip out my page. "Ugh," I sighed at my temporary home. I used to call it that when I was hopeful. Soon I just called it home because I knew I'd probably be there for along time.I'm glad I was wrong. "There is literally nothing about where she might of gone!" Scootaloo exclaimed," Seriously how can a pony just leave without leaving behind a single trace?!" Eventually, I stopped searching and ripped out any pages that would give away my current situation and returned the books. A couple of days later I returned the records. "Thank you," I said as I set the books down at her desk and left. "Wait," Moonlight said. I paused a bit antsy to why I was stopped. "The books look worn," Moonlight said. "Well I did read them,"I said worriedly. She lifted an eyebrow and said,"Go on." I left quickly, afraid of her calling me back and finding out about the ripped pages. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ End of Flashback As the rainbow maned Pegasus entered the shop she was immediately greeted by a very busy Rarity. "The shops closed you'll have to stop by to- oh! Rainbow Dash!"Rarity exclaimed," What do you need?" "Um, actually, I need advise," Rainbow said hesitantly. "Oh of course I can give you style advise, Rainbow!" Rarity said excitedly. "No, that's not why I'm her-" "Why would you be asking me for advise on anything other?" Rarity asked. "Its about Scoo-" "Well first you'll need a good dress and-oh! How about a new saddle bag!"Rarity said. "Rarity!" Rainbow exclaimed stopping Rarity in her tracks. "I need advise on caring for a filly,"Rainbow said,"Not my...style." Rainbow looked at herself a bit hindered of her self confidence. "Well darling, you didn't need to raise your voice," Rarity huffed," You could have just told me." "I- never mind,"Rainbow Dash gave up," I need some advice and you have a younger sister who you practically care for like a daughter so i thought you could tell some tips." "Well you came to the right person," Rarity said," But honestly it seems like your getting on fine by yourself." "Well I guess your right," Rainbow agreed hesitantly. "If you have any questions just do what your parents did,that's what I do," Rarity said smiling. "Yeah,"Rainbow said sadly," Um its just I didn't really..." Rarity looked at Rainbow confused. "I didn't really have,"Rainbow Dash tried to finish," You know...parents." "What?" Rarity asked astonished," But why didn't I know this?" "Well I really only told Fluttershy,"Rainbow admitted sheepishly,"And that was when we were small fillies." "I'm sorry,"Rarity said. "Oh its okay. I've gotten over it really," Rainbow said to try and change the subject. "Well what happened to them?" Rainbow's eyes widened and lowered her head,"They...died." Flashback ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ "Call the doctor!" a nurse yelled from the Cloudsdale hospital. "She's losing oxygen!" "And clear!" Through all the muffled scuffling and calling, A rainbow maned six year old Pegasus filly was trying to hear some good news. She was very confused about what had happened. A tall stallion who had the same cyan coat and mane as her but green eyes clutched her hoof. "Dad?"The young Rainbow Dash asked,"What's going to happen to mommy?" The stallion remained silent.He quickly wiped his worried eyes and looked down at the filly trying to say something. "Mommy just was in a bad crash, okay sweetie?"he said. "Oh,"the filly responded. All of a sudden there was silence from inside the room. A pink Pegasus nurse exited the room and looked at the pair. "I'm sorry,"she said,"She didn't make it." The stallion sat down shocked. Once the shock wore off he cried still gripping the filly and covering his face with his other free hoof. The filly looked between the room and her father confused. "Dad?"she asked,"what...happened?" Rainbow's eyes were starting to fill with tears, worrying the worse. "Sweetie, mommy...mommy won't be with us anymore,"he said shakily. Rainbow pointed to his chest and to her own. "That's not true she's right here,"Rainbow said smiling sadly with tears. He smiled back and hugged her. "You really do have her eyes,"he said to her. Three years later her father died from a horrible flu. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ End of Flashback "I see,"Rarity said. "Well my best advice is to act the way you saw then treat you for the short time you were with them and when she gets in trouble just discipline her the way you think is best." "Yeah, I guess that would work," Rainbow said taking in the advise," Thanks, Rarity." "You welcome," Rarity said smiling. "Well I'm going to go get Scootaloo, its getting late,"Rainbow said. "I'll go with you,"Rarity said," They should be at the library." ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sweetie Belle yawned while Apple Bloom munched on some apples that Twilight gave them. Scootaloo was still intently trying to find out more about her mom. "Scootaloo, I think maybe you should take a break with the girls," Twilight suggested,"There's some food and you probably are hungry from all this research." "Thanks for the offer but I'll pass,"Scootaloo refused still looking at the book,"This is really important to me and I don't want to miss anything that could be a clue." "Maybe the libraries not where the clues would be,"Twilight said in thought," Have you tried asking her friends or people that new her or at least were there when she left?" "I never thought of that,"Scootaloo said with a bit of tired hope," I'll try that! Thanks, Twilight!" Right when Scootaloo put down the book, Apple Jack,Rainbow Dash, and Rarity came through door. Apple Jack had run into them along the way. "Hey Scoots what have you been doing?"Rainbow asked. "I'm trying to find my mom,"Scootaloo said hopefully. Rainbow Dash was a bit taken aback by this but quickly brushed it off. "I'm sure you'll find her,"Rainbow said. when your ready.Rainbow thought. "I think every pony is tired enough,"Apple Jack stated,"Lets all head home." Scootaloo hopped onto Rainbow Dash's back,too tired to fly. "Goodnight,Twi,"Rainbow said. "Yes, goodnight darling,"Rarity said as well as Apple Jack afterwards with her own"g-night". Once, at Rainbow's house Scootaloo collapsed in her bed and immediately fell asleep. Rainbow walked up to her and kissed her on the head. "Goodnight,Scoots,"Rainbow whispered and closed the door leaving a slight crack.