Rainbow Dash had gone back to the hotel after her rounds, the competition was that night so it wasn't a good idea to strain her wings too much or risk injuring herself or tiring out, besides she felt she had this.
When she got back to the hotel, Twilight was waiting for her, "Rainbow Dash, what was that about, why would you accept a challenge for a showdown with only a few hours worth of prep time?"
"Twilight I exercise on a daily basis, I'm always ready for a competition", Rainbow replied. "Daily Basis? You're often seen sleeping", Twilight pointed out. "Well obviously I'm tired from working out", Rainbow explained.
Twilight gave an unconvinced look but shook it off, "Still why do this? What's the point?"
"My point is to shut Suri up once and for all, run that Trixie out of her phony showpony business, and remind Lightning Dust who the real star flyer is!" Rainbow hit her own chest a moment, an example of toughness, "And that star flyer in me!"
"I know they're all a bit...pompous but it's not a good idea to engage them, why not try to make peace and befriend them? Trixie's not that bad, and I think Lightning Dust just needs a friend, someone to keep her ego in check, like we help keep your ego in check", Twilight said.
Rainbow Dash looked a little insulted, "What ego? I don't have an ego, I'm just a damn good flyer that's all". Twilight simply looked at her like 'Really'? "Ok maybe that sounded overconfident but if I really had an ego then would I credit Thunderlane and the others? I DO value them Twilight".
"Exactly, you know the value of others because we help remind you, I think Lightning Dust is what you could have been if you didn't have friends to knock you down a peg like Trixie is what I could have been if my life in Canterlot ever got to my head, not to mention my initial dislike of the idea of having friends, I think they just need someone to care for them, try asking Lightning Dust to be your friend".
Rainbow shook her head, "Twilight, not everything can be solved by asking for friendship, you think if we offered friendship to Chrysalis or Sombra, they would suddenly stop being evil?"
"Chrysalis is a queen with intent of conquering, Sombra was dark and evil energy, Trixie and Lightning are just a couple of lost and confused mares, they have a chance for redemption", Twilight explained.
"And they'll get that chance...once I humiliate them so bad they'll never try anything this idiotic again" Rainbow did a cocky grin.
Twilight sighed, "Come on Rainbow, this is only gonna cause more trouble"
"Relax Twilight, I got this", Rainbow patted her chest, "This is no issue for one of Equestria's premire flyers, and the leader of the next great flying group"
"Speaking of your group, here comes one of those premiere flyers", Twilight said, pointing to Thunderlane.
Thunderlane had approached Rainbow Dash, "Hey Dash, what happened back at the party? You just accepted a challenge from Suri on Lightning Dust's behalf to an impromptu showdown".
"Yeah, someone's gotta knock those chumps down a peg, and I'm gonna knock down their Pegasus", Rainbow grinned at her wordplay.
"But we were supposed to do something together later, what happened to that?"
Rainbow sighed, "Look I did want to but let's be honest, there's a 90% chance Applejack's just gonna come in an snag you off, I don't think I wanna take that chance of disappointment".
Thunderlane grew curious, "So you DO get upset when Applejack interjects, like she did on the train, when she invited me to see her cousins and earlier today when she dragged me to the buffet table".
Twilight spoke up, "Does that mean one reason you accepted the challenge was cause these ponies caught you in a bad mood?"
Rainbow looked agitated on that, "I don't know what you're talking about Twilight"
"But Rainbow-" Twilight was cut off when Thunderlane approached her, "Sorry for interrupting, but is it ok if I talked to Rainbow Dash alone for a moment? This seems like a person matter between us so maybe it'd be easier if it was just me for now".
Twilight nodded, "Sure thing Thunderlane".
"Thanks Twilight", Twilight left and Thunderlane turned to Rainbow Dash, "I'm sorry if you felt dejected lately Rainbow, Applejack's just been a little more...hospitable since that incident with my brother, she just wants to make amends for her actions"
"I wasn't 'dejected', I just don't like making plans just for somepony to waltz in and screwing up my plans"
"It seems like so much more than that, I've noticed this a little shortly after the Canterlot thing, this isn't the first time Applejack's kinda came in and swooped me away, I could tell it was bothering you and lately it seemed to be reaching a boiling point, even to the point where you're gonna go up against that blowhard Lightning Dust, this time you broke away plans from me".
"I did want to make plans for you but then I decided I didn't want to be blown off again, so I decided to make definite plans for me".
Thunderlane sighed heavily, "Listen to yourself, you say you don't care but then you say you don't want to be blown off, but you also say you just wanna take down Lightning Dust, you're telling too many stories, yet it seems like you're still trying to hide the core truth, are you trying to avoid something? Is there something you're trying to hide?"
Rainbow looked really frustrated right now, "Look I don't need to explain my actions, I do what I want to do alright? Sorry I made plans, sorry I'm blowing you off but I need to do this, but like I said, you blew me off for Applejack!"
Thunderlane grew really annoyed, "I didn't WANT to blow you off Rainbow, this was something Applejack came up with!"
"Well now you can come up with more stuff with her! I'm not gonna deal with being ditched anymore!"
"Why are you so upset though? I understand if it annoyed you a bit but you seem really agitated by it, why is that!?"
Rainbow was really getting mad, "Because I wanted to spend time with you alright! I want to be alone with you for a little bit, no friends, no interruptions, just us, you and me! But Applejack won't allow that and I can't say anything because she has some 'honor' to deal with and I know if I said something, it would make me look bad!"
Thunderlane was a little taken back, "So you just wanted to be alone with me? But we've been alone before"
"For like a few minutes, most of our extended time together was often in a group with others, we can't even be alone in your house because your brother's usually there, now don't get me wrong I do care about your brother, he's a real cool kid and nice to be around, but I just needed to be alone with you because there was some stuff I would like to tell you without any distractions, *sigh* maybe I shouldn't blame you though, it's not like you had it easier, I know you didn't want to hurt Applejack by telling her off, you're too cool of a guy to do that, I just needed to tell you a secret that's been bugging me lately".
Thunderlane looked around, "Well, there's no one here now, why don't you just tell me now, I promise I won't judge you or anything"
Rainbow Dash sighed, "Fine, I'll tell you, but don't laugh or I'll kick your ass".
Thunderlane put his hoof up defensively, "I won't, I swear it"
Rainbow sighed and spoke, "Ok, the truth is..."
"Thunderlane!" they heard Applejack call out.
Thunderlane looked like 'why now?' while Rainbow Dash looked really angry.
Applejack approached Thunderlane, "There you are partner, missed ya leaving the party, hey Rainbow, ah heard about your challenge to Lightning Dust, good on ya, ah suppose you want to get ready, I'll be supporting ya, say Thunder, wanna be my 'date' to the show?" Applejack chuckled.
That was a last straw for Rainbow Dash, she started growling, much to Applejack's concern, "You ok partner? Something bothering you?"
Rainbow Dash snapped, "Dammit Applejack! I'm trying to have alone time with Thunderlane, would you please stop your freaken meddling!? I want to be alone with Thunderlane, can you get that through your apple loving brain!? Or is that too complicated for you to understand!?"
Applejack looked hurt and taken back, "Wow...I'm sorry Rainbow Dash, ah didn't realize this was upsetting you so much, ah just wanted to spend a little time with him myself, I've been really unfriendly to him, his brother and his friends for the longest time, ah just wanted to make amends".
Rainbow looked a bit guilty for her outburst and sighed a bit, "Sorry AJ, just a little pent up frustration, I didn't mean to snap like that".
"It's fine Rainbow, ah guess ah had it coming, ah should have realized that you needed some time with Thunderlane, ah just wanted to show him how sorry ah am for being so mean before".
Thunderlane approached Applejack, "Look AJ, I get you're just trying to right a wrong, but you don't need to go to this extreme, don't get me wrong I'm happy you're so friendly and I can see first hand how great a friend you are, you even introduced me to your cousins which I did truly appreciate, but I don't want you to do this out of guilt, I want you to do it because we're friends, I'm not mad that you were being unfriendly anymore, I've put that aside because I do believe you've learned a good lesson from that, you don't need to over do it"
That brought a smile back to Applejack's face, "Seeing how sweet you and your brother can be does make feel mighty foolish for not liking ya sooner", Applejack hugged and nuzzled Thunderlane a bit, "Thanks Thunder, you're a great guy, now ah can see why Rainbow Dash has a thing for ya".
Thunderlane turned to Rainbow Dash, "You have a thing for me?"
Rainbow Dash blushed angrily, "WHAT THE HELL APPLEJACK!?"
Applejack then blushed, "Oh wait, yah never told him?"
"I never had a chance to, I was gonna tell him when we were alone in the city but you never gave me the opportunity because you kept pulling him away from me!" Rainbow Dash huffed angrily.
"Oh...right, that makes sense", Applejack said and started to back off, "I'll leave ya both alone then", then she left in a hurry.
Thunderlane and Rainbow Dash stared awkwardly at each other.
"So um, you...like me? As in, REALLY like me?" Thunderlane asked.
Rainbow said looked to the side, "Yeah..."
"So...how long have you...REALLY liked me?"
"Since you joined our group and I got to know you a little better", Rainbow admitted.
"Oh...ok then", Thunderlane felt a bit awkward right now.
"So...do you like me?" Rainbow asked, looking a bit hopeful.
"Actually... I kinda do, that's actually the main reason I came back for you in Canterlot, I've always thought you were a great chick, I just never had the guts to tell you"
"Yeah you are kind of a wimp sometimes"
Thunderlane looked annoyed, "Hey!"
Rainbow chuckled, "I'm just messing with ya"
Thunderlane sighed, "You're something else Rainbow"
"I know, so since I like you and you like me, lets make it official, I'll be your marefriend, you be my coltfriend, deal?"
Thunderlane smiled widely, "Hell yeah, this is awesome"
"Damn straight, we'll be Equestria's premiere flight couple". They did a hoof bump to seal the deal on their new relationship.
"Now lets go grab a bite to eat before the show", Rainbow said.
"Sure thing, my treat", Thunderlane said.
Rainbow shook her head, "No I can pay my own way".
"But shouldn't I treat since I'm the coltfriend?"
Rainbow then glared at Thunderlane, sending a shiver down his spine, "Lets get something straight here, if you're gonna date me, you treat me like how you treat all your friends, I don't want you to treat me like some helpless filly, I'm not some frail little pansy, I can pull my own weight in this relationship"
Thunderlane gulped, "Yes, sorry babe"
"And DON'T call me 'babe' or any other stupid girlfriend pet name"
Thunderlane looked sad now, "Guess I'm off to a bad start as your coltfriend"
Rainbow felt a little guilty now and sighed, "You're not off to a bad start, you had the right intentions, but I'm not that kind of mare, I want to pull my share in this relationship as well, don't feel like you have to constantly care and provide for me, I can handle myself for the most part, you being my coltfrield means that we're closer than friends, so don't act all crazy, just be yourself, that's all I want".
Thunderlane nodded, "Sure thing Rainbow Dash".
"And if you want to pet name me, you can call me 'Dashie', that's all I'll tolerate"
"Sure thing...Dashie", Thunderlane grinned a bit.
Rainbow chuckled and ruffled his hair, "That's my main colt, lets go get that bite to eat"
As they both left the area, Twilight caught up to them, "Rainbow, Thunder, hold up!"
They both stopped and waited for Twilight.
"Sup Twi? What is it?" Rainbow asked.
"So? Did you both settle your issues?" Twilight asked.
"Yeah, we talked with each other, then with Applejack, and after she opened her big mouth, Thunderlane and I revealed our feelings toward each other, now we're officially a couple", Rainbow proclaimed proudly.
Twilight beamed a big smile, "I'm so happy for you both! You're gonna make a wonderful couple".
"Thanks Twilight, you're a great friend", Thunderane said.
"Come on, lets go tell everypony else", Twilight said.
"Um Twilight, Thunder and I want to get a bite to eat first, alone", Rainbow said, putting emphasis on the 'alone' part.
"Oh right, well I'm off!" Twilight said and followed with a sqee before leaving.
"She's really perky sometimes", Thunderlane said. "Yeah, it's a bit annoying but you gotta love it", Rainbow said. Both simply left to eat.
Later that Day, at the Theater in the center of Manehatten, it was showtime. "Mares and Stallions, prepare yourself for the wonders of...The Great and Powerful...Trixie!" Trixie set off some fireworks while all the ponies watched.
Twilight was sitting front row, with Spike next to her, right next to Rarity who sat next to Applejack sipping on a soda. Then came Coco, Flitter sat next to Fluttershy while giggling because they were chatting about something, mainly Soarin of The Wonderbolts as both had a crush on him. Pinkie next to Cheese, she was looking at him with lovey-dovey eyes though he was oblivious. Cloudchaser right next to Rumble, with Apple Bloom next to him, giving him a love gaze, Babs, who was invited by Applejack, simply looked disapprovingly at Rumble, next was Sweetie who looked like she was in a bad mood, finally came Scootaloo who was worried about the Rumble situation, as well for Rainbow Dash heading into a showdown with her rival. Hoity Toity & Photo Finish also watched on in anticipation for the show.
"Tonight, I will bedazzle you with great magic and tricks, wonders beyond your imagination, and for the main event, a showdown between two arch rivals, there's the Wonderbolt wannabe Rainbow Dash", at that moment she had to dodge a soda cup thrown by Applejack, "Do not throw things at Trixie just for being honest Miss Element of Honesty!"
Applejack shot a smug glare at Trixie, who then resumed speaking, "As Trixie was saying before she was so RUDELY interrupted, Rainbow Dash will be up against a bright up and comer flyer, the one and only, Lightning Dust!" Trixie then heard Suri clear her throat, pretty loudly, "*Sigh* Lightning Dust's appearance is brought to you by Suri Polomare & Flim Flam Enterprises"
Suri then rushed on stage, "Buy our products! You won't regret it"
"Get off Trixie's stage!" Suri huffed and left as Trixie continued. "Now on with the show!"
Trixie's show itself was watchable, good tricks, great presentation, Suri herself even volunteered for a spot just to get more potential buys for her products, it involved being levitated through a flaming hoop, for fun Trixie even teased 'losing control' on Suri, just to give her a near heart attack. Hoity & Photo were somewhat entertained from this show, as were the mane cast.
Twilight herself enjoyed Trixie's magic and has on occasion cheered for her, much to Trixie's pleasure. Deep down she really respected Twilight and it was an honor to be able to entertain her.
Soon came for the showdown between Rainbow Dash and Lightning Dust.
Lightning Dust was backstage doing a little warm up jumps, "I'm ready for this!"
"You got this Lightning, you got the potential, make us proud", Flim said. "And sell our products!" Flam added. Lightning rolled her eyes but still mentally prepared herself.
Rainbow was also backstage with Thunderlane. "You ready for this Dash?"
Rainbow nodded, "You bet I am, gonna show up Lighting Dust and knock her flank down a few pegs".
"You're the mare to do it, go get 'em", Thunderlane said. Rainbow nodded and went to the stages, but before going on, she went back to Thunderlane, "One more thing".
"What is it Rainbow?" Thunderlane asked. Rainbow then pulled Thunderlane into a loving kiss, somewhat surprising Thunderlane, but he enjoyed the affection nonetheless. After breaking the kiss, Thunderlane simply stated, "You got this Dashie".
Rainbow nodded and went to do her thing.
Both pegusai arrived on stage. "Mares and Stallions, The Great and Powerful Trixie presents to you...Rainbow Dash...and the hottest prospect of flying, Lightning Dust!"
"Hey quit underselling Rainbow Dash!" Scootaloo shouted.
"Hush young filly, Trixie talking". Scootaloo simply stuck her tongue out.
Rainbow and Lightning faced off in anticipation.
"Shouldn't this be outside so they have more room to do this!?" Cloudchaser asked.
"Fine, every pony follow Trixie to behind the Theater".
All the ponies followed while Rainbow and Lightning headed outside, it wasn't too crowded since Trixie didn't exactly sell out, while some came for Rainbow Dash if they knew her, this wasn't too well advertised with it being short noticed.
"Now, show us your talent!"
Both Pegusai hit the skies, Rainbow on one side did her tricks, while Lightning handled the other side. It wasn't too different, Rainbow and Lightning were almost identical in their tricks, same flips and turns, then they tried more, Rainbow creating a figure 8 with her rainbow trail, Lightning creating a spiral with her lightning trail, Rainbow did a mid-air spin, Lightning did some forward back-flips, Rainbow did some close dives, dangerously close, Lightning flew backwards.
Each needed a grand spectacle to finish things off, Rainbow Dash did her trademark Sonic Rainboom, wowing all the ponies on the ground. Scootaloo looked in awe, she's always respected Rainbow Dash and her abilities. Rumble also looked in awe, wondering how long before he could do something cool like that. Thunderlane also looked on with loving eyes, Rainbow was so amazing to him. Applejack also looked proud for her friend.
"Still think Rainbow's lame Trixie?" Thunderlane asked. "Trixie never said she's lame, Trixie just thinks she's boastful", Trixie admitted. "You're boastful too", Thunderlane pointed out. "Exactly, but she's also boastful so she shouldn't be complaining about Trixie", Trixie explained. Thunderlane shrugged and continued to watch.
Meanwhile Lightning assembled a few clouds for her trick.
"She's not seriously gonna do this is she? Last time she almost got a lot of ponies killed", Thunderlane said.
"She said she knows a safer way to do it", Trixie said.
After assembling the clouds, Lightning Dust flew towards it and slammed through the clouds, causing lightning to shoot out the spot she came through, the trick looked great but one problem, the lightning had clipped her wing and she came crashing down.
"Oh no! She's falling!" Twilight shouted.
"Someone save her!" Coco shouted.
"Crap I guess I gotta-" Rainbow was saying but Trixie had activated a spell that would catch Lightning in mid-air and set her down gently, she then approached Lightning, "Are you hurt too badly?"
Lightning checked her wing, "A little, luckily this is all that happened, at least I wasn't electrocuted, what went wrong though!?"
Rainbow flew down to Lightning, "I'll tell you what went wrong, you're so focused on doing things in such an extreme and extravagant way that you don't take proper precaution, like Spitfire said, it's good to push yourself, but in the right direction", Rainbow Dash let out a sigh, "Lightning, you're great and all but you need to know your own limitations, there's just some things you probably can't do, but with practice you can, if you don't, you're just gonna end up-" Rainbow could not finish her speech because Lightning had struck her hard in the face, knocking her down.
"Will you shut up already Rainbow Dash! Quit acting like you're better than me! Because you're not! I'm the best! ME! Spitfire made ME lead pony, and you took that away from me! You and your stupid friends! I hate you Rainbow Dash! You ruined my reputation, you ruined my dreams, YOU RUINED MY LIFE!"
Rainbow stood up and spat some blood from her mouth, "Nice shot" Rainbow then returned the favor with a strong punch to Lightning Dust, which knocked her back, "But mine was better".
All the ponies were shocked at what they just saw, Thunderlane himself kinda liked seeing that, Rainbow looked pretty attractive to him when she acts all tough. Twilight however wasn't too pleased, she doesn't like seeing anypony fight.
Lightning regained her composure and went after Rainbow but Rainbow had flew in and tackled her against a wall and started punching, but Lightning blocked on punch and delivered one herself to knock Rainbow back and then did a front dropkick to knock Rainbow further back.
Lightning then tackled Rainbow to the floor and started punching down, but Rainbow had blocked some punches and threw Lightning off and then dropped some elbows on Lightning.
"You just had to make things worse, didn't ya, you stupid-" Rainbow was then blasted by a beam of magic, sent by Trixie.
"Trixie's had enough from you Rainbow Dash".
"Hey! You can't do that!" Thunderlane shouted, but got blasted back by Trixie.
Suri, Flim and Flam simply stayed in the background and watched all the action unfold.
"This is gonna make it really hard to get business from", Suri said.
Trixie continued to fire magic at Thunderlane, only for Cloudchaser to come in and ram Trixie.
"You've really lost it you cuckoo bitch!" Cloudchaser said.
Trixie then blasted Cloudchaser and looked around with angry eyes, "Who else wants a taste of the 'cuckoo bitch' huh?"
Rainbow, having regained composure, had flown in and kicked Trixie hard in the face. Thunderlane also flew in and did a kick of his own to Trixie.
Lightning Dust got up and sucker punched Rainbow Dash, then she punched an oncoming Thunderlane, then delivered a swift kick to an oncoming Cloudchaser, soon Applejack went to attack but Lightning beat her to the punch, literally, then Trixie blasted Applejack.
Rarity shot some magic at Trixie but she countered and blasted Rarity, Twilight stepped in, "That's enough! Stand down both of you!"
"Stay back Twilight Sparkle, Trixie's grudge against you is no more, please don't make me hate you again".
Twilight cautiously approached her, "Trixie, just stand down, we don't need to continue this fight, we can talk this out, you're not a bad pony, so I know you can be reasonable".
While Twilight was distracted, Lightning tackled Twilight to the ground and kept her pinned, "She said stay out of it!"
Everypony else wasn't sure what to do, Apple Bloom however decided enough was enough, "Hey you big bullies! Stop hurting mah sister and friends!" she ran to Lightning and tried to pull her off but to no avail.
"Get off me you little runt!" Lightning started pushing Apple Bloom away.
Rumble went to Apple Bloom, "Apple Bloom, what are you doing? You're gonna get hurt!"
"The only one getting hurt are these crazy bitches!" Apple Bloom shouted and punched Lightning in the face, which actually hurt her a bit, she was strong for a little filly.
"That's it!" Lightning shoved Apple Bloom towards Rumble's direction, she went in for a punch but Rumble moved Apple Bloom away in time and took the blow himself, knocking him for a loop.
This action shocked every pony, but engraged Applejack, "Why you, how dare you shove mah sister! AND HOW DARE YOU HURT MAH LITTLE RUMBLE!" she then grabbed Lightning and threw her in Trixie's direction, which distracted Trixie a bit, "Oh no, Lightning!"
Rainbow then took the opportunity to speed punch Lightning and Trixie several times, leaving them a bit disoriented, allowing Applejack to finish them off with one of her might buck kicks, kicking both Trixie and Lightning at the same time with each leg, knocking them both out, leaving a pool of blood forming from their mouths.
"Glad that's not me this time", Flitter said, the kick being a painful reminder of her experience on the other end of that kick.
Applejack looked down over the unconscious mares."Never hurt mah family or mah friends!"
Soon Suri, Flim and Flam ran in and picked up Trixie & Lightning Dust, "This isn't over! We'll be back!" Suri shouted and ran off with the brothers and the unconscious mares. Needless to say, Hoity & Photo were a lot less interested in investing with Suri.
"Should we go after them?" Rainbow asked.
"Later, for now lets tend to Rumble, and treat any wounds", Twilight said.
Later on, everything was tended to, no one received any serious injuries from the fight and Rumble would be just fine, he'll be a little sore though but he can handle it.
Thunderlane approached Applejack, "Thanks for fighting for my brother's honor".
"No big deal, ah owe it to him anyway, besides he took the blow for mah sister", Applejack said.
"Yeah, he's always been noble like that, he really cares about your sister, though he's too shy to admit that", Thunderlane admitted.
"Speaking of which, I hear you and Rainbow made it official between the two of ya", Applejack said.
Thunderlane blushed, "Yeah, we're a couple now, I hope no one else minds"
"Not that it matters what we think since it's your love life but to clear your conscious, let's ask", she turned towards the others, "Any of y'all have objections to Thunderlane and Rainbow Dash being an item?"
All the ponies shook their heads 'No'.
"Of course not, we're very happy for Rainbow Dash and Thunderlane", Fluttershy said.
"I knew about Thunderlane's crush so I figured it was gonna happen eventually", Cloudchaser said.
"I've never had any objections about dating within' the group, who better than someone you're already friends with, isn't that right Applejack?" Rarity said, giving Applejack a somewhat affectionate look.
"Sure is", Applejack said, though deep down wondered what was with that look Rarity just gave her.
Spike got excited and whispered to Twilight, "Did you hear what Rarity said? She has no issues if dating within the group, she DOES like me".
Twilight looked suspicious, "I'm not entirely sure that's what it means Spike".
"Of course it does, I'm the only guy left, it's not like she's gonna date Rumble...is she?"
Twilight rolled her eyes at that statement, Spike then reassured himself that he's the object of Rarity's affection.
Rainbow flew in, "That settles it Thunderlane", she approached Thunderlane and gave him a one hoof hug, "You're the colt for me...and me only", she looked to the other ponies, "I don't want any of you getting any funny ideas, I know where you all live and if you thought I was rough on Lightning & Trixie, it's a whole other world when you mess with my stallion!"
All the mares put their arms up defensively.
"Relax RD, we ain't gonna snag your guy", Applejack said.
"Good", Rainbow then pulled Thunderlane into a kiss while eyeing all the ponies in a threatening manner, making Thunderlane somewhat nervous.
"Who knew Rainbow Dash could be so protective?" Spike asked.
"She can be like that for those she really cares about", Fluttershy said.
"I just hope this doesn't get carried away, though knowing Rainbow Dash, it might", Twilight stated.
"Well you all have one night left in Manehatten, let's have a big blow out party, in honor of Rainbow Dash for her showing that dastardly Lightning Dust who the best flyer is and for her finding romance in a cool guy", Cheese said.
"And I'll tackle hug Cheese", Pinkie said.
"And Pinkie will tackle hug...wait what?" Cheese had been tackle hugged by Pinkie, much to the humor of every pony else, though Cheese didn't mind too much.
Cloudchaser approached Twilight, "Well mission accomplished for RD and Thunder, though we have one little problem left", Cloudchaser said and pointed to Apple Bloom nuzzling against Rumble, while Sweetie Belle looked on in disdain.
"That will be fixed soon, but it's more up to them to figure things out, for now lets just take Cheese's advice and have a nice little party", Twilight said.
Soon all the ponies enjoyed a nice impromptu hotel party before they had to go home the next day, while the Ponyville ponies had to say good-bye to Babs, Coco & Cheese, there was hope and belief they would all reunite again soon, keeping the little friendship pool they had, growing more, after all, literally having a dozen friends doesn't seem like a bad thing.