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// Epilogue 
// Story: Keeping your Promises 
// by RaylanKrios 
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“Bye Rainbow Dash, Bye Fluttershy,” Scootaloo called out as she flew down the path heading towards home.

“See ya Squirt,” Rainbow called after her  as she watched the orange filly fade from view.

“You miss her, don’t you?”

“What are you talking about ‘Shy?  I see her all the time. She still stays over at my house at least twice a week. She’s going to flight camp this summer, and I’m thinking of applying to be a counselor.”

“That’s great, Rainbow. I’m sure they’ll be happy to have the best flyer in all of Equestria on their staff.”

Rainbow grinned at the praise before the smile disappeared only to be replaced by a much more somber one. “It’s not the same.”

“I know. How is she?” Fluttershy asked, draping a wing around her friend.

“She’s great. Misty has a new boyfriend; I think Scoots is still a little skeptical.”

“Oh?” There was a note of concern in Fluttershy’s voice.  She was far too polite to come out and ask if Rainbow thought Scootaloo might be in danger again, but the thought crossed her mind.

“Relax, I checked him out.  He seems like a nice guy. He sells farm equipment. I guess Misty met him at some knitting thing.”

“That’s nice. How’s Scootaloo handling it?”

“Like I said, she’s a bit wary. But he’s been good, hasn’t tried to force anything.”

“I’m glad to hear that,” Fluttershy said with a smile.

“You think Twilight would let me take Scoots down to the mirror pool?  Seems unfair that there can be only one.”

“I don’t think Twilight would be okay with you cloning Scootaloo. But you know Rainbow, there are lots of other fillies and colts that could use a Rainbow Dash in their lives.”

“Eh, I want that one,” Rainbow said with a sad shrug.

“I know.”

“Hey ‘Shy. Can I stay at your place tonight? Mine’s been feeling a bit empty.”

“Of course, I’ll make the couch up.”