Friendship's New Flight: Rough Skies

by Masterob


Tensions Rise

Rainbow Dash & Thunderlane were in a very foul mood right now due to Trixie's spell boudnign Lightning & Rumble together.

"Trixie understands your frustrations, but perhaps this could be a good thing, they can learn from each other", Trixie said, a little hopeful to get the glares off of her.

"What can Rumble learn from Lightning Dust? To be a loose cannon in the skies?" Rainbow asked.

"To be a total jerk to everypony around her?" Thunderlane asked.

"You know considering you're both friends with the Princess of Friendship, you're both pretty rude to other ponies, Lightning isn't as bad as you say, she's really nice to Trixie for one", Trixie stated.

"Cause you're just as whacked out as she is, you two are a match made in Tartarus", Rainbow said.

"Well you're a total hypocrite Rainbow Dash!" Trixie shouted.

Rainbow looked frustrated, "I'm just about ready to knock you the hell out!"

She approached Trixie ready to fight but Lightning got in the way, "Hey, remember what I-" Rainbow shoved Lighting out the way and went for Trixie, but she had put up a force field to protect herself. Lightning then grabbed Rainbow and tossed her away, Thunderlane stepped up ready for a fight but Twilight got in the middle.

"ENOUGH! I thought I made it clear, NO FIGHTING!" Twilight shouted.

"Hey I need to teach her a lesson!" Rainbow shouted.

"I'd like to teach her one myself", Thunderlane said.

"Hey you can't hit me, I'm a mare, it's improper for a stallion to hit a mare", Trixie said.

Applejack went up to Trixie, "Well I ain't a stallion, maybe I should give you a whooping on his behalf".

"That's it! I'm separating everypony, Fluttershy please take Rumble to your cottage and heal his burn, and since Lightning has to go since she's bounded to Rumble, I want Trixie to accompany her. I will speak to her later on this subject, but right now I need to speak with Rainbow Dash", Twilight ordered.

"Ok, Rumble, Lightning, Trixie, follow me please", Fluttershy walked off with Lightning reluctantly following with the others.

Flitter approached Twilight, "May I go with her? I wanna make sure Rumble and Fluttershy are ok".

Twilight nodded, "You don't need my permission, I just need to speak with Rainbow & Thunder"

Flitter nodded and walked off, Babs watched them leave, then noticed the Crusaders were distracted by the situation between Twilight and Rainbow Dash, so she went to Pinkie and spoke in a hushed tone, "Yo if anyone asks, I went with Fluttershy, but only if they ask, I don't want no one following me".

Pinkie nodded, "Ok, have fun".

Babs nodded and followed Fluttershy's party.

"Look Rainbow, I know you're not in the best mood, but I don't want you picking fights with ponies", Twilight said.

"Hey, Trixie and Lightning started it!" Rainbow argued.

"You were about to throw the first punch, now granted they may have provoked you but that still doesn't mean you follow up, there are better ways to handle this, fighting will only make this situation 1000 times worse", Twilight said.

Rainbow simply groaned at that statement, "You better have a great alternative to this, suppose Lightning hurts Rumble again? He's stuck with her until this spell Trixie casts wears off, if it even wears off. Doesn't help that the dumb bimbo doesn't even know the counter spell!"

"I'll find something, I'd do it myself but I don't know the precise spell and I could make it worse, besides I can get Trixie's help on that, but you need to keep your cool Rainbow. Same with you Thunderlane, I know Rumble's your brother so naturally you're worried about him and I can relate to that but you really shouldn't be picking fights either, not cause you're a stallion, but because I know you know better".

Thunderlane nodded, "I guess you're right Twilight, still this is gonna bug me like crazy".

"Not to mention how about all things they need to do outside of training, like eating, bathing, sleeping, and other activities", Rainbow said.

"Yeah, what about the living arrangements? Is Lightning gonna live in my house? That's gonna be weird", Thunderlane said.

Rainbow's ears perked up, "Yeah I don't want my coltfriend living with Lightning Dust"

"Don't forget Trixie, she'll probably wanna be with Lighting Dust", Spike pointed out.

"Two mares!? Oh hell no, I'm not letting him stay with two mares!" Rainbow said.

"Well, maybe you can stay with them as well Rainbow, you can stay in Thunderlane's house with Rumble, Trixie & Lightning Dust".

"Hey I have no objections to Rainbow living with me", Thunderlane said in a someone slew voice.

Rainbow grinned at Thunderlane, "Yeah I bet you wouldn't mind".

"Hey, save that talk for private!" Twilight warned.

The Crusaders giggled a bit at that type of talking.

"One problem, will I even have enough room in my house for all that?" Thunderlane asked.

"Y'all can stay at mah farm if you want, ah have plenty of room, not to mention you can use mah field for yer practicing", Applejack suggested.

"Wow, that's really nice of you Applejack", Thunderlane said.

"Don't worry about it, I'm worried about Rumble too. CC you can stay as well, invite yer sister, stay as long as you need".

"That's not necessary AJ, I don't want to intrude", Cloudchaser said.

"Nonsense, ah insist, I'd love it if you stay, you know yer one of mah best friends, ah enjoy yer company", Applejack said.

"Just don't obsess over Thunderlane like you did last time", Spike joked, and chuckled a bit, though it died down when all the ponies glared at him, "Just a joke?"

"Anyway...yeah y'all can stay, I would love you too", AJ said.

Cloudchaser nodded, "If you want us to, you're a great friend AJ"

"Well that's settled, lets go over to the barn and set up the arrangements", Twilight said.

"Right, come on girls...wait where's Babs?" Applejack asked.

The Crusaders looked around, "Not sure" Apple Bloom said.

"Ooh! Ooh! I know! Pick me! I know where she is!" Pinkie said.

"Ok then...where is she?" Applejack asked.

"She told me she was gonna go with Fluttershy, she said not to tell any of you unless you asked, she didn't want to be followed", Pinkie explained.

"Why would she worry about being followed?" Applejack asked.

"AHA! She IS trying to steal mah colt! Oh I'm so gonna get her for this!" Apple Bloom stated with absolute determination.

"What makes him YOUR colt? Little Rumbley is gonna be my colt, I'm cuter than you", Sweetie Belle pointed out arrogantly.

"Not if I whack you around some more", Apple Bloom warned.

"Enough! This is probably why Babs didn't say anything", Applejack said.

"Well ah win anyway, if Rumble's gonna sleep over, ah have a better chance at winning him over", Apple Bloom said.

"What? Hey no fair! Rarity can we stay at the Apple Family barn too!?" Sweetie Belle asked.

"Um...I don't think Rarity wants to spend a week there Sweetie Belle, she has a Boutique to run", Applejack said.

"Oh I think she would LOVE to spend more time with Applejack", Cloudchaser smugly said, much to Rarity's annoyance.

"Cloudchaser, one shouldn't make such rash assumptions, otherwise they could run into a little accident", Rarity said in an almost threatening tone.

Cloudchaser looked a little taken back but still found it humorous.

"Come on everypony, we have work to do", Twilight said and walked off with the ponies.

Rarity shot one final glare at Cloudchaser before leaving, with Cloudchaser having a satisfied grin.

Thunderlane noticed that and whispered to Rainbow Dash, "You think Rarity has a thing for AJ?"

Rainbow looked at him confused, "You really think Rarity is the type of mare to like other mares?"

"Hey, she has been acting peculiar about this", Thunderlane said.

Rainbow thought a moment, "You have a point, but even if Rarity swung that way, I can't see her liking AJ, two different worlds",

"Rarity's not superficial enough to let that stop her though, well I don't think", Thunderlane said.

"Who knows, man so much drama", Rainbow said.

As they all left, Derpy turned to Dinky, "So, what would you like to do now?"

"Lets see if we can join them, this whole thing is very exciting", Dinky said.

Derpy nodded, "I like the way you think

Derpy and Dinky followed Twilight's party.

In Fluttershy's cottage, Fluttershy is applying some ointment to Rumble's burn, "There you go, all better now".

"Thanks Miss Fluttershy", Rumble said and gave her his cute smile.

"Oh no, you can just call me 'Fluttershy' honey, no need to be formal", Fluttershy explained.

"Ok Fluttershy, thanks for helping me, here's your payment", Rumble kissed Fluttershy on the cheek, causing a giggle and a blush.

"You're really sweet Rumble".

Lightning Dust rolled her eyes, "I swear I'm gonna puke".

"Be nice Lightning Dust, since your bounded to Rumble, you might as well make the most of it, now you should say you're sorry to Rumble for hurting him", Fluttershy stated.

"Come on, he's fine though, it wasn't too bad, he just needs to toughen up", Lightning stated.

"Lightning, do the right thing", Fluttershy said, a little sternness in her voice.

Lightning groaned, and Trixie then spoke to her, "Just do it Lightning, you're stuck in this situation already, might as well make things a bit easier".

"Ugh fine", she turned to Rumble, "Sorry I got you burnt on the forehead, wasn't my intention", she said very quickly.

"...Well it's better than nothing I suppose, Rumble do you forgive Lightning Dust?" Fluttershy asked.

Rumble nodded, "Sure, I forgive you Lightning Dust".

"At least he's forgiving, plus he has manners Lightning, so it's not all bad", Trixie said.

Lightning glared at Trixie a bit, "You and I need a long talk soon".

Trixie got worried, "Uh, we do?"

"Of course we do, as goo as your intentions were, I'm still a bit miffed you got me into this situation, I'm stuck to a little kid, this is gonna be a real pain in the flank", Lighting complained.

"Well rest assure I will be there for you, I won't leave your side throughout this situation", Trixie said.

Lightning Dust sighed, "Luckily I can't stay mad at you, like I said your intentions were good, kinda glad I have such a wacky mare that would go to this length for me".

Trixie smiled and hugged her, "I would do anything for you Lightning".

Fluttershy smiled at the show of affection "That's sweet, well then, since all that's settled, lets go find Twilight, maybe she's calmed Rainbow Dash down by now", Fluttershy then led the ponies out.

Babs approached Flitter, "Uh Flitter, can I speak to you about something?"

Flitter nodded, "What is it Babs?"

"As you know I have a date with Rumble, which could be compromised by this Lightning Dust chick, but I need to know, is there a way for me to win him over?"

Flitter giggled, "All you have to do is be yourself Babs, that's all there is to it".

"Doesn't seem like enough, I mean I bullied and hurt this kid, I really need to pull out a miracle", Babs said.

"Rumble doesn't hold a grudge against you for bullying him, I taught him better than that, he already forgave you once he saw he can befriend you, and based on what I've seen the last few days, you're really a nice filly, you just have a few issues that needed to be dealt with, and I think you're doing well".

"I did well once, then I relapsed, I'm worried it could happen again", Babs admitted.

Flitter grew a little concerned for Babs, "Unfortunately it can happen, but what makes you strong is never giving in and always coming back from it, and we'll be here to help you".

"Thanks, nice to know, I just hope I never go that bad again, I already told Rumble why I had such issues, luckily he's understanding, maybe it's just the Manehatten life, that's a place where to survive it's eat or be eaten, kill or be killed. Being around all that can mess with my head a bit, I wish I could live here in Ponville, a lot nicer ponies, when I'm not here I miss my cousins, now when I leave I'm gonna miss Rumble and Fluttershy".

"Well, maybe you can ask your family if they can move here", Flitter offered.

"I hope so, being here has been a lot more relaxing than the city, if I could live here I'd be super happy".

"As would everypony else".

"Except your sister and Rainbow Dash, and maybe Thunderlane, I'm sure they hate me", Babs said, a little gloomy.

"They don't hate you...they just have a harder time letting grudges go, but they'll warm up eventually", Flitter said.

As they walked, they went back to the park but noticed none of the ponies were there.

"Where are they?" Fluttershy asked.

As they looked around, Fluttershy saw Lyra & Bon Bon.

"Hey Lyra, Bon Bon, have you seen Twilight or any other of my friends?"

"I saw them before going that way", Bon Bon said, pointing toward the direction to Sweet Apple Acres.

"Something about them going to the Apple Family Farm", Lyra said.

"Thanks girls", Fluttershy went to the others, "Come on everypony, they're at Sweet Apple Acres".

"Lets go there then, lead the way Fluttershy", Trixie said.

As they started walking, Lyra went up to Rumble, "Hold on".

Rumble stopped and waited, "What is it?"

"I wanna see if this is true", Lyra said, and then picked Rumble up and pulled him away, making Lightning Dust stumble.

"Lyra, it's true, they are bounded together!" Bon Bon said.

Lightning groaned, "Yeah we are, you happy now?"

"And it's cause she cast a spell right?" Bon Bon asked, pointing to Trixie.

"Yes, it was me, The Great and Powerful Trixie", Trixie boasted.

"Yeah, Great and Powerful at creating a mess of things!" Bon Bon laughed, as did Lyra, upsetting Trixie.

"Hey, don't take shots at Trixie!" Lightning warned.

"We should listen Bon Bon, she might attack us with a tornado", Lyra said, causing more laughter from the two as they walked away, dropping Rumble.

"That's the stuff we've had to deal with lately", Trixie said.

"Who cares, they're a bunch of losers, once we make it big they'll bow to us", Lightning said.

"That was weird of them to be mean like that, they're usually pretty nice...well Bon Bon has been a bit rude to me before, kicking me to the back of a crowd, then blocking my path on a bridge with her friend. I could have flown over but the principle still stands...ok I can't believe Lyra's mean, she's usually nice".

Rumble stood up and dusted himself, "That was a bit humiliating, wonder if any other pony saw that?"

They then heard the laughter of two fillies.

"Aw great, it's them two", Babs said, pointing to Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon.

"Poor Rumble, he's stuck to a maniac, oh well, better him then us", Diamond said and giggled.

"Maybe they'll elope and have children together, and they'll be bigger losers than their parents", Silver Spoon said.

Babs growled, "Hey quit bugging him!"

The girls both 'Ooohed' that.

"Someone's jealous", Silver said.

"Maybe she'll finally have someone to care about her miserable existence", Diamond said, causing more laughter.

Fluttershy marched up to them, "Both of you go home, or I'll tell your father how you're acting Diamond Tiara".

Diamond pouted a bit, "Like whatever, come on Silver Spoon, best not upset Flutter-cry, she'll cause a flood with her tears".

"Good one!" Silver said as they both walked away.

"Those little brats, I should go over there and kick their asses!" Lightning said and started to fly after them but Flitter got in front.

"Lightning, cut it out, I know you're upset but if you actually hit them it's just gonna make you look bad", Fluttershy warned.

"I'll do it!" Babs said.

"No Babs, no more fighting, you'll get in more trouble", Fluttershy said sternly.

"But she poked fun at you, I can't let somepony talk to ya's like that!" Babs said.

Fluttershy did a calm down gesture to Babs, "I appreciate you wanting to stand up for me, but you hurting them won't make me feel better. Don't stoop to their level Babs, you're better than that".

Babs huffed, "Yes Fluttershy".

Lightning growled, "Whatever, lets just go now!"

Fluttershy nodded and led the group to Sweet Apple Acres.

Soon they arrived at Sweet Apple Acres, Fluttershy knocked and the door was opened by Big Macintosh.

"Hello Big Macintosh, is Applejack there?"

"Eeyup"

"May we come in to see her?"

"Eeyup"

He took the group to Applejack and the others.

"Welcome back, we were just making living arrangements for y'all here", Applejack said.

"Living Arrangements here?" Trixie asked.

"Yeah, we want to make sure everything goes to plan, so you, Lightning and Rumble will be sleeping in mah room, Flitter & Cloudchaser will be bunking with Apple Bloom; Rainbow and Thunderlane will take the attic", Applejack explained.

"Rainbow's gonna be living here too? That's just great", Lightning complained.

"Deal with it, we're all gonna be here to keep an eye on you two", Rainbow said.

"Gonna make sure you don't try any crap with my brother", Thunderlane said.

"You ponies baby this kid too much", Lightning said.

"No they don't!" Rumble protested.

"Have you seen how they react to you? You have them wrapped around your hoof", Lightning said.

Rumble raised his eyebrow, "I don't have anyone wrapped around, they're just friendly".

"Too be fair, they're not this affectionate with me or the other crusaders, probably cause you're a colt", Scootaloo said.

"Actually they've gawked over Sweetie Belle once before, but yeah Rumble has that aroma that you just wanna hug and kiss him", Apple Bloom said.

"Just keep it to a minimum, this stuff makes me gag", Lightning said.

"So now that all this is settled, y'all wanna continue yer training for now?" Applejack asked.

"I'm down with that, I gotta blow off some steam", Lightning said.

"Blow it off how?" Rainbow asked.

"I just wanna fly around, I'm not in a good mood!"

"You're never in a good mood!"

Lightning growled, "Well it's even more foul now!"

"What's got you all riled up!?" Rainbow asked.

"You mean besides having to see you more than I want to?" Lightning asked.

It's Rainbow's turn growled, she looked ready for a fight, Trixie stepped forward.

"Look, on the way here a few ponies gave us a hard time, so please take it easy on Lightning", she pleaded.

"Oh my, what happened?" Twilight asked.

"A couple of ponies took a few shots at myself and Lightning Dust, apparently they remember my first two encounters in this village, and they somehow found out about Lightning Dust's tornado mishap", Trixie explained.

"I bet that Pink Pony over there told them", Lightning said while pointing to Pinkie Pie, "She seems like the type to talk shit about others".

"Huh? No I don't", Pinkie said.

"Hey! Don't say stuff like that about Pinkie!" Rainbow said.

"Rainbow...relax, Fluttershy who were the ponies? Anypony we know?" Twilight asked.

"Lyra and Bon Bon", Fluttershy replied.

"Oh, them, that's so weird, they're usually nice, especially Lyra", Twilight said.

"Then we ran into Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon, talked smack about me, Rumble, Lightning and even Fluttershy", Babs said.

"I thought I told that little brat to not bother Rumble, I'll have to pay her a nice visit soon", Cloudchaser said.

"Did I not state my point before? No fighting! Especially you Cloudchaser!" Twilight said.

"Can I just go fly? I won't do anything the kid can't handle, I promise", Lightning said.

"Fine, but we're all going out there, come on gang", Rainbow said.

As they left, Twilight spoke with Trixie, "Also we need to find a counter spell".

"Don't worry, it should be in my trailer, I had Derpy send a letter that's on the way to Suri, asking her to bring my trailer, she'll be here in a matter of days", Trixie explained.

"Sure did", Derpy confirmed.

"Well that's something at least, but I don't want you to ever do anything like this again, understand me Trixie?" Twilight asked sternly.

Trixie nodded, "Yes Princess Twilight"

"Good, now I suppose we can all go our separate ways now, I have some things to handle, Spike, come with me please", Twilight said.

"Sure thing", Spike said.

"I should get back to Sugarcube Corner", Pinkie said.

"I must return to my Boutique, Sweetie you may stay and play with Apple Bloom if you wish, come home before sundown", Rarity said.

"Ok Rarity".

"Dinky do you wanna stay with the Crusaders?" Derpy asked.

"If Applejack doesn't mind", Dinky said.

"Ah don't".

"Thanks AJ, I need to get back home, see you later", Derpy said.

Soon Twilight, Spike, Pinkie, Rarity and Derpy had left.

"I should probably go home too", Fluttershy said.

"Ok Fluttershy, see you tonight", Babs said.

When Fluttershy left, Applejack approached Babs, "Just so you know, you can come back here and stay anytime you'd like".

"I know cuz, but I do love spending time with Fluttershy, she helped me out a lot, she has that charm", Babs explained.

"Well just remember, ah do love you, I never stopped, I was just worried for you", Applejack said.

"I know that, and I'll do my best not to let you down, but there's something I need help from you to explain to my family back in Manehatten", babs said.

"Sure, what is it?"

Babs blew her hair out her eye, "I want to live in Ponyville"

Applejack looked surprised, "Wow, really?"

"Yeah, I love being with you and Apple Bloom, I love spending time with Fluttershy, and I think I have a shot at being with Rumble, you heard about my date with Rumble right?" Babs asked.

"Yeah, Apple Bloom's kinda mad about that but ah can't blame you for making a move", Applejack said.

"So I wanna stay here, I need to be around nicer ponies, the city's full of jerks for the most part, here there's less jerks", Babs admitted.

"Hm, maybe that would help, ok I'll talk to yer family", Applejack confirmed.

Babs smiled, "Thanks Cuz"

"Now about your date, I have some pointers I'd like to give you", Applejakc offered with a smug grin.

"Um, not sure if I will still have that date, won't be romantic with that Lightning chick stuck with Rumble", Babs said.

"Well just in case, come with me and I'll help you with a few pointers", Applejack offered.

Outside the pegusai are still flying, Lightning Dust is moving fast, Rumble doing his best to stay near her, he's bounded to her but if he loses control he's gonna fly uncomfortably in the sky.

"Sorry that you went through that Lighting", Rumble said.

"Save your pity, once I get into The Wonderbolts, nothing else will matter!" Lighting said.

"Just remember, you have a chance to be friends with everypony, friends make things better", Rumble said.

"Spare me the friendship crap, just because Trixie respects and idolizes Twilight doesn't mean I do, I really don't give a damn", Lightning said.

Rumble sighed, "You still have a lot to learn".

Lightning growled, "Listen kid, I don't need someone like you telling me what to do, so shut your damn mouth and fly already!"

Rumble looked a little upset by that but didn't press the issue.

It stayed like that throughout the day, later on all the ponies went inside and drank a nice glass of homemade apple juice.

"Great work team, we do this again tomorrow bright and early, for now lets rest and relax", Rainbow said.

"Rumble, wanna go play with the Crusaders?" Thunderlane asked.

Rumble turned to Lightning, then back to Thunderlane, "That will be kinda hard".

"Yeah I don't wanna get stuck with a bunch of fillies", Lightning said.

Trixie approached Lightning, "Come on, let the young colt have a little fun, I'll come as well and keep you company, sound nice?"

Lightning sighed, "Ok Trixie".

Rumble left with the two mares to go spend time with The Crusaders.

Rainbow sighed, "I'm worried about this, and this is just the first day, Lighting has serious issues, Rumble's probably gonna get hurt"

"Well the only saving grace is Trixie, she seems to keep Lightning under control, she won't let her hurt Rumble", Flitter said.

"That's a relief, but still", Rainbow said.

"Don't worry, we'll all keep an eye on her", Applejack said.

Back with the Crusaders, they're all playing a board game, Lightning Dust sitting nearby, next to Trixie.

"You gotta admit Lightning, they're kinda cute", Trixie said.

"Yeah, a little, don't care", Lightning replied.

Trixie giggled, "Always the tough mare, though I know better, under that hard shell is a soft filling", Trixie said, nuzzling Lightning Dust.

Lightning blushed, "Only for you Trixie, no one else, because they don't deserve it".

"I understand your frustrations, especially towards that insufferable Rainbow Dash, but maybe we have struck gold with the others. Maybe we both need a little change of pace, between your anger and my grudge, things have only gotten worse for us, maybe we should give them a chance, do you really wanna keep ponies away like you're doing?" Trixie asked.

"I got you, and you're all I need to be happy", Lightning admitted.

"You make me happy too, but we could use more, just please have a better attitude about this, for my sake", Trixie rubbed Lighting's mane a bit, "I promise I'll make it worth it for you".

Lightning nodded, "Ok, I'll do my best with this".

Trixie nuzzled Lightning a bit more, the Crusaders were too busy with their game to notice any of this.

Later that night, Sweetie Belle, & Scootaloo had went home, Babs went back to Fluttershy, due to the situation with Lightning, Rumble and Babs had postponed their date, everyone in the Apple house had eaten their dinner, Apple Bloom then approached Rumble, "Say Rumble, once all this is fixed, and after you have your date with Babs, any chance ah can take you on a date?"

Rumble nodded, "Sure, why not"

"Thanks...you know I like yah for more than your cuteness right?" Apple Bloom asked.

"Yeah, I do", Rumble confirmed.

"Just making sure", Apple Bloom said.

Apple Bloom walked to her room, getting ready for bed, soon the other ponies made their way for bed.

Flitter & Cloudchaser went to Apple Bloom's room and got into their sleeping bags.

"Hope yer both comfortable", Apple Bloom said.

"We're fine, don't worry about us", Cloudchaser said.

"Just know if one of you need to use mah bed, I'll switch", Apple Bloom offered.

"You're really sweet Apple Bloom, but we're fine, just go to bed", Flitter said.

With Rainbow and Thunderlane, they have a couple of mattresses in their room.

"Rest up Thunderlane, busy day tomorrow", Rainbow said.

Thunderlane grinned, "You know, we're all here, nopony to bother us, do you really wanna go to bed now? How about one last, 'activity' together?"

Rainbow turned to Thunderlane and grinned evilly, "Not a bad idea, ok lets have a little fun, maybe I'll you can be the lead pony this time", she laid down on a mattress.

Thunderlane turned off the light, sending the room to darkness and pleasure.

In Applejack's room, she brought in some sleeping bags and a spare mattress.

"I can take the mattress, y'all decide who gets the bed, but be reasonable", Applejack said.

She went to her mattress, the others pondered.

"I'm sleeping on the floor, I can handle it", Lightning said.

Rumble laid down, "Me too, you can have the bed Miss Trixie".

"It's fine, you're younger, you need the bed", Trixie said.

"It's fine, I can sleep on the floor, you deserve to sleep well", Rumble said.

"Listen to the kid, I want you sleeping comfortably tonight", Lightning said.

"I'd be more comfortable if I were near you", Trixie said wish a small blush.

"Later Trixie", she then went up to Trixie and spoke in a hushed tone, "Once the kid and the apple girl are fully asleep, I'll come give you a proper good night moment, just go to bed".

Trixie nodded and laid down. Applejack noticed the two blushing though and got a little suspicious about it, but decided she'll ask about it tomorrow, everypony went to sleep.