She was finally flying, it was a dream come true for her. Her wings rivaled those of royalty, she even wanted to admit that they were probably bigger then theirs. Soaring in the sky majestically and with such skill. With her eyes closed she pictured herself flying with the one she truly admired along side with her father. With the three of them flying together, she felt like this was the happiest moment of her life. Everything was perfect, she couldn't wish for anything else in Equestria. This is what it felt like.
To have the perfect family.
***
“You sure she’s okay?”
Rainbow was looking at with a slight concern as you laid Scootaloo on the couch. It seemed when she was told that R.D. was going to give her a few lessons in flying that she passed out from excitement.
Placing a blanket over Scootaloo, you give a small peck on the forehead as she gives a small smile in her sleep. You wonder for a moment of what she’s dreaming of, but you turn to back to Rainbow Dash and give a smile at her.
“She’ll be fine, I think it was just too much happening at once for her to process.”
Rainbow Dash gives a sigh of relief as, slightly chuckling to herself. “I don’t think I could ever be a parent.”
“Oh?” being surprised but what you just heard. You became curious. “Why do you think you wouldn’t be a good parent?”
Rainbow Dash motions you to follow her back in the kitchen. You follow figuring that it would be best to have this conversation away from Scootaloo, in case she woke up.
Sitting down across from her, she lets out a heavy sigh and makes eye contact with you. “I hate to admit it, but honestly, I don’t think I’m just ready for one. I mean, I haven’t found the right pony for me, plus there is my dream of becoming a Wonderbolt.”
You remember Scootaloo telling about that. You probably could suggest- no that would probably raise questions that you wouldn’t want to answer.
“That’s not so bad; I thought it was something-”
“I’m also scared.” Rainbow blurted it out so quickly you could have sworn that was just one word she said.
Blinking a few times, you process what she just said. Scootaloo always told you Rainbow Dash was anything but scared.
“Why, umm… why do you feel scared?”
“You told me at the store that Scootaloo talks about me. So you know, all in all, I constantly show off. And that’s what scares me.”
You could see tears rolling down her cheeks, covering her eyes with her hooves.
“What- what if I show boat and my foal gets hurt? What if I embarrass him, or her, in public? What if I’m a terrible mother and my foal hates me?”
You could hear her sniffling. You let out a sympathetic sigh as you get out of your chair and walk up to her. Your motherly instincts kick in as you wrap your fore hooves around her and gently rock her back and forth.
“It’s okay.” You tell her calmly. “Every mother worries about things like. And it’s great that you think that, because that makes me believe that you will be a terrific mother.”
“H-how does that make me into a terrific mother?”
You smile to yourself as you continue to slightly rock her back and forth. “Because it means you’ll love your child. You’ll want to protect him or her from danger. And because you ask yourself those types of questions, you’ll be able to watch out and be careful to not make those kinds of mistakes.”
After a few minutes of silence, you can feel her calm down and begin to relax. You let go of her and give her a motherly smile as she thanks you.
You sit back down across from her, happy that you were able to help her.
“I’m sorry that you had to see that. I don’t know why I found it easier to tell to someone I just met rather then my friends that I’ve known for years.”
“It’s alright, Dashie. Sometimes it’s easier to tell a stranger rather than someone you know. Or it might be because I myself had those kinds of fears as well, and sometimes I still do.”
Rainbow Dash gives you a slightly confused glance at that last statement.
“What do you mean you still do?”
“It may not look like it from the way I’ve been acting around you. But I am pretty scared of most ponies, so I tend to shy away from them out of fear.” You began looking down at the table and at the drink you poured for yourself earlier, staring as the water moved around in the glass.
“Then… why aren’t you scared of me?”
“I guess…” you begin to move your glass around to make the water swish around. “Because the way Scootaloo talks about you, she always has a smile on her face. She tells me some of the adventures you and your friends have from time to time.”
You stop moving the glass, gazing as the water still swishes back and forth in its cage. As if trying to break free.
“She tells me how she wants to always be just like you. How cool you are. How awesome you are. Wants to be everything you are.”
You give out a long sigh as you let go of the cup and look up at her again. “And I want to be like you too.”
***
“Hey squirt, time to wake up.”
Rainbow Dash gives a few pokes at Scootaloo. Only receiving a mumble and a five more minutes as a response.
“C’mon, didn’t you want me to give you a few pointers at flying?”
Scootaloo’s eyes shot wide open as she recognized the voice.
Quickly sitting upwards and almost hitting heads against Rainbow Dash, she stares widely as a grin begins to form on her face.
“It wasn’t a dream!” she says eagerly says as she wraps her hooves around Rainbow Dash.
After a few seconds she lets go of Rainbow Dash, hopping around her just like Pinkie Pie would.
Rainbow Dash puts a hoof out and places it on Scootaloo’s head as she passes by and keeps her in place. “Grab your things, your mom made some lunches and you’ll be spending the night at my place.”
Before Scootaloo could scream in excitement she felt Rainbow Dash’s hoof against her mouth, letting her know that it was probably best if she didn’t scream.
Blushing in embarrassment she grabs her toothbrush and places it in the bag with her lunch. Telling Rainbow Dash that was the only thing she really needed for the night.
Rainbow Dash smiles as they walk out of the apartment, carrying the extra lunch that you made for her as well.
Scootaloo locks up the apartment as she places the key back around her neck and catches up with Rainbow Dash.
“By the way Dash, what were you and mom doing while I was out?”
Looking away from Scootaloo, her cheeks reddened and began rubbing the back of her neck.
“Oh you know…stuff.”