Accuse. Framed. Threatened.
How could the Wonderbolts treat me so poorly after everything I've done for them? Do that not know me at all? How can I just be accused like that?
Rainbow tossed and turned, thinking about the events that went on just that day. Accused by her idols, framed by someone she looked up to. It was all too much. These thoughts just wouldn’t go away.
Did I really deserve all that hate from them? And Soarin. He treated me worse than any of them. Threatening me. Blaming me. Wasn’t he the one who had the most dignity out of all the Wonderbolts? Does he not remember me saving his life...twice, or getting him back in the Equestria Games?
Rainbow groaned.
This is hopeless. They all apologized and I even got to fly with them. Everything should be fine. So why can’t I sleep?!
Rainbow sat up from her lying position and looked out the window. She had been trying for the past two hours to get some sleep, but these thoughts kept coming into her mind. She brought her hooves to her face, groaning, and flopped her head onto the pillow.
It was no use. She was never going to get any sleep.
She looked out the window again. Maybe a little flying would clear her mind.
Rainbow Dash hopped out of bed. She trotted to the window to open it. She spread her wings and took off into the beautiful night.
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How could I treat her like that? Did she really deserve all of that downgrading and accusation?
Soarin wasn’t any better with the day’s earlier events playing through his mind, keeping him from falling asleep.
What got into me today? How could I treat her so vial after everything she’s done? I threatened and blamed her.
Soarin tossed and turned groaning every time a thought would pop into his head.
She’s not the type who would lie to get what she wants. She’s better than that. I thought I knew that. Some friend I am. What does she think of me now?! She probably thinks I’m the worst stallion on the planet now. How could I could I do this to her?
Picking his head up from the pillow, Soarin let out a frustrated cry, punching the headboard of the bed with his hoof.
“It’s hopeless!” Soarin screams as he looks up at the ceiling in defeat.
It takes him a few moments for him to calm down. He looks out the window, seeing it being a clear night with only a few clouds in the sky, he thinks about going for a fly.
Soarin goes to window and opens it, feeling a calm breeze flow on his face. Soarin spreads his wings and flies out the window.
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Rainbow loved the feeling flight. It made life feel like a dream. Where everything wrong in the world, all your troubles are non existent.
She flew around, looking at the garden. She felt the air around and the wind flow against her body.
After flying for an hour, she descended to a grassy field that separated the mountains of Canterlot and her home, Ponyville. She glanced at the sky, taking in Luna’s fine work.
She thought she was alone, but Soarin had just caught sight of her.
Soarin’s eyes widened, finding Rainbow looking up while sitting on the grass below him.
What should I do? I went on this flight to forget about everything? Should I talk to her or just turn around?
Soarin contemplated on what he should do, but with much hesitation, he set his hooves on the grass, slowing walking over to her.
He made it over to Rainbow Dash. Standing behind her without her knowing, he thought of what to say.
A few minutes passed before he opened his mouth to speak. “Hey Rainbow,” it came out barely a whisper, but she heard him.
Rainbow’s pupils shrunk when she heard the familiar, boyish voice of Saorin. She turned her head to see if she was hearing things.
Her eyes grew wide at the sight of him. Both stared at each other in silence, neither saying a word.
Soon Dash broke the silence. “Hey Soarin…” she whispered as well, looking down, Soarin doing the same.
More silence grew between the two before Soarin spoke again. “Mind if I sit?”
Dash inhaled sharply. “Go ahead.” She pointed to the spot next to her. Soarin sat down next to Rainbow.
The two glanced at each other once again, but quickly turned away. The events of the day were flooding both their minds again.
Soarin shook his head, trying to clear his mind. “So, you flew pretty well today. I think you flew better than that jerk, Wind Rider, ever could.”
Rainbow nodded. “Thanks.”
A wall of silence grew between them, as neither pony could think of what to say.
Com’on Soarin! Just apologize to her.
Soarin scrunched his eyes, thinking of what to say, then opened them. “Hey Rainbow…” Rainbow turned to look at him. Soarin hesitated before he spoke. “I-I’m...I’m sorry.”
Dash registered a look of shock, not expecting the apology. Rainbow looked away, paying attention to the sky. The same thoughts were coming back, as were the memories of today. Tears started forming in her eyes. Her breaths grew heavy, but she refused to cry.
“How could you?” The question came out very quietly, but Soarin still heard it.
A knot formed in his chest as he gave his answer. “I don’t know…”
Rainbow shut her eyes tight and looked down to hide the tears that were trying to escape. She took sharp breaths. “How could you just blame me like that?” she tried to keep her voice from cracking, her head still down and eyes still closed. “I thought you all knew me better, especially you. I thought you would be the one supporting me, backing me up,” a tear broke through, “Not the one threatening and pressuring me!
Soarin stayed quiet to let Rainbow get out what needed to be said.
“I thought we friends,” her voice cracked, more tears started to flow down her cheeks. “How could you do that to me?” her voice faded and was replaced with quiet sobs. Her body shook and her breaths were sharp as she silently cried. She felt Soarin place a wing around her, rubbing it in a comforting manner. Rainbow leaned into Soarin, turning to cry silently into his chest.
Moments passed as Dash cried against Soarin. He tightened his wing embrace, trying to calm her down.
‘How could I do this to Rainbow? She doesn’t deserve any of this.’ Soarin thought.
Soon Dash’s cries slowed down, but her tears kept a steady flow down her features.
Now with Rainbow Dash calmed down, Soarin spoke, “I don’t know what got into me.” Soarin wrapped his forehooves around the mare, moving her closer to him. “I’m sorry... I’m so sorry...” The tone in Soarin’s voice caused Dash to look up at the stallion. “I was terrible...awful to you. I was jerk. I wasn’t using any common sense.” He tightened his grip around Rainbow. Now tears were starting to flow down Soarin's face.
“Soarin…” Dash placed her hoof on his cheek, feeling his regret.
“I’m sorry!” Soarin held Dash, embracing her tightly. Rainbow doing the same.
The two stayed like this for a while. Just holding each other, not letting go.
‘Why am I being so dramatic about this?’ Rainbow thought, ‘It’s not a big deal, somepony framed me and the conflict was resolved. Why are me and Soarin taking this so seriously?
Dash ended the embrace, loosening her grip to look Soarin in the eye. He looked looked back at her, examining her features.
The two looked deep in one another’s eyes, magenta into emerald. Their faces inching closer. Soarin brought his hoof to Rainbow. They started to shut their eyes. Now with their lips centimeters apart, the two kept inching closer.
Rainbow paused, slightly opening her eyes opening her eyes to look at Soarin.
“Soarin,” she whispered to him. He stopped. Rainbow smiled, “I forgive you.”
With that, Soarin embraced Dash, bringing their lips together in a kiss. Dash closed her eyes, quickly returning the kiss.