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// Thanks... For Being There 
// Story: Scootaloo's Love 
// by MyLittleGeneration 
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	Scootaloo walked out of the high school as the final bell rang. She wore a blue hoodie, had a blue hairpin, short, cerise hair, and blue jeans. She also had her backpack on, and she usually walked home, considering it wasn't so far. Well, funny thing is, she could simply fly... Only problem is she couldn't. She noticed some students flying off to somewhere and sighed deeply. She looked back at her wings and fluttered them, but no good luck. Again.

She could always think about the words and everything that was shot at her for not being able to fly. For God's sake, she had a disability in her wings, but even people her age could fly with those wings now! She was clearly a laughing stock, obviously. Her friends help, trying not to just defend her, but just encourage her, as well. Even her idol, Rainbow Dash, tries to help her get flying, being the awesome person she was. But no matter what, she always hits bad luck.

'Mommy?'

'Yes, sweetie?'

'Am I gonna be able to fly like you and daddy?'

'Of course, honey. You'll fly just like everyone else.'

'Oooo! I can't wait! I wanna fly now!'

'You will soon, my little Scootaloo... You will soon...

"Well, mom... I'm still flightless..." Scootaloo mumbed to herself, looking into the clouds. "Would've been better if you said I'd never fly..."

While thinking of having to possibly be forever flightless, Rumble came from behind. "Hey, Scootaloo!" he yelled from behind. Scootaloo turned around to see Rumble coming towards her wearing a grey jacket with a red shirt underneath, and blue jeans. He also had his hair spiked up a bit, which looked both cute and cool to Scootaloo.

"Oh, h-hey, Rumble." she said, hiding her face a bit.

Rumble slowed up as he caught up to her. "What's new, Scootaloo?" he said with a smile. His smile then suddenly died down as he saw her face. No tears, but clearly a sad expression. "Hey... you alright?" he then asks.

Scootaloo nodded. "Yeah... just... thinking about things, y'know?"

"Oh." Rumble said. He then shook his head. "No, Scootaloo, come on. What's the real problem here?"

"Again, nothing." she answered, hiding her face a little more. She was a little confused by her own actions as to why she was even doing this.

"Scootaloo..." Rumble said, looking at Scootaloo's face. "I'm your best friend here, and whatever the problem is, it's gonna be between you and me. Nobody else."

Scootaloo still kept quiet. "Rumble, please..." she said, her voice cracking a bit.

"Scoo-"

"DAMMIT, IT'S MY WINGS, OKAY?!" she yelled at him, making him stutter back. She had tears building up in her eyes, but she held them back. She looked down. She looked at her wings one more time, then back at the ground. "I-I'm sorry..." she apologized.

"No, Scoots, it's okay." he said, taking some steps forward. "What's wrong? Like what set you off?"

Scootaloo sat down and looked at him with one eye, which shined in the daylight. "Can we... take a walk?"

"Sure."



They walked along the grass, pretty much in the open. Nothing but the sound of the faint breeze and the rustle of the grass was heard. "So, some thoughts have come to mind." Scootaloo opened up.

"Yes?"

"Well, I've been looking at everyone with wings... seeing them fly. Even the ones with the disability I have, flying with ease. Me, I'm still a stick in the mud." She kicked the ground, sending some dirt in the air a couple of inches, and looked at the sun. "I'm like unable to fly, no matter what I do." She looked at Rumble. "There's my friends who encourage me and keep putting my spirit up, then there's Rainbow Dash helping me out with a bunch of training and stuff. And... that's it. Still the 'Dodo Bird' of the school."

"Come on, don't call yourself that." Rumble said. "I mean, yeah you can't fly now, but come on, there's always future. I know you can fly." He admired her little hair covering her eyes. She was currently hiding her face in her hoodie, but Rumble can see her clearly from his side.

"Yeah?" Scootaloo questioned. "That's what they always say. Rainbow Dash, Applebloom, Sweetie Belle, they all say that. Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon say I'll never fly and will just be some weak link, and if that's really who I am... then fine."

"Scootaloo, do-"

"Rumble, it's okay if I can't fly." she said, having a tear fill up her right eye. "It's... alright..." She sighed. "I'll... see you tom-"

Then suddenly, Rumble grabbed her hand, which one made Scootaloo blush and widen her eyes, but also a little scared. "No."

"W-What?" she said, now feeling a little more frightened.

"You can fly, Scootaloo. You're a brave girl, and you know it, I know it, and so do your friends. So you wanna guess what happens next?"

"N-No." Scootaloo said.

"You're gonna fly. With me." Scootaloo then took her hand away from Rumble.

"Rumble... I-I can't, I already told you. Even right now did I say I'm done with flying? Yes. I'm done with that career." she said.

Rumble shook his head. "Just... one... one more try." he said. Scootaloo couldn't believe it. Rumble, her best friend, was trying this hard to make her fly. Or at least try to fly. She was thinking of saying no to him, but she slowly approached him. She grabbed his hand, making the both of them blush pink.

"T-Teach me. One. More. Flight." she said, bringing a smile to her face.

"That's the Scootaloo I know." Rumble smiled and looked at the sky. "Come on. Let's give it a shot." Rumble started to fly, until Scootaloo pulled him down.

"Wait!" Scootaloo yelled. "Before we do... Thank you... So, so much..." She quickly wrapped her arms around Rumble and hugged him tightly, surprising Rumble. As painful as it was to be in this hug, Rumble smiled and returned the hug. It was clear his best friend was really meaning this hug, and that she was in bad times, so he showed his care. She released the tight hug and looked at him. "Now, let's fly."

Rumble smiled, and so did she. Rumble started flying, pumping his wings, and Scootaloo did it with him. Though Rumble was in the air, Scootaloo was still pinned to the ground. Scootaloo fluttered her wings as fast as she can, but Rumble shook his head. "Less speed, more power!" he said. Scootaloo rolled her eyes and did as he commanded and... she was lifted off the ground. Not in the air, but she was a couple of inches, the only height she could ever get to.

"This is how high I can go, Rumble!" she said, pumping her wings the same pace as Rumble was at.

Rumble looked at Scootaloo. "Come on, Scoots! You're awesome and amazing!" he encouraged. She flapped even more, increasing her height and breaking her record of being off ground. Scootaloo looked down and noticed where she was, and she smiled brightly. She was off the ground! Not flying, but she was off the ground much more than the past.

A good minute passed, and she was lifting off more. Rumble spoke no words, nor did Scootaloo. They were getting higher, and higher, and soon enough, Scootaloo knew for sure that she was going to fly. Right here, right now. Where she was right now, she could literally see her house from there. Her idol, Rainbow Dash, challenging AJ at a skateboard challenge. And from far away, she could see a lone house that was owned by an elderly couple, Cranky and Matilda. And that isn't easy to see... She was high... Really high...

But, slowly, they were losing their grip, and the two fell to the ground. Scootaloo's back and arms brushed the soft grass, and she looked to her right to see Rumble on his stomach, face on top of a daisy. He got his head off the ground and looked at Scootaloo. He softly smiled, but had a little disappointed look as if it was his fault. He looked at her eyes, and she had bright tears about to let loose. "Scoots... I'm-"

But nothing could escape from his mouth, as something blocked it. Lips. Scootaloo's lips to be more specific. Her sweet lips pressed up against his, and all rush of sudden emotions came up to the both of them. Scootaloo slowly put her hand on the back of his head, brushing the back of his hair.

Rumble's cheeks were bright red in surprise, and his eyes were flashed wide open. Out of all things, he didn't expect this. Not even close. Even with helping her, the most he expected was another sweet hug. He knew how much flying meant to Scootaloo, so maybe he should've seen this coming. But either way... he enjoyed it.

Scootaloo let a minute pass, and separated her lips from Rumble's. Her orange face now red as a rose, took a glance at the wide-eyed, jaw-dropped, and blushing Rumble. She couldn't help but giggle herself. She couldn't help but feel like that was the best she could give Rumble right now. She didn't fly, but she has definitely made progress. Thanks to Rumble, he helped her get even better at flying. And for that, she thanked him.

"Scootaloo..." Rumble managed to say. "W-What was that for?"

"For you." she said in a quiet and shy voice.

"F-For what?"

"Well... For flying, really. Did you not realize I was in the air with you there? Or that you helped me try an attempt at flying one last time?"

Rumble scratched the back of his head. "Oh, yeah. Oops. Hehe."

Scootaloo smiled softly. "Oops is right." She once again placed her sweet, small lips onto Rumble's and rested her hands on his shoulders. She separated, looking into his eyes. "Rumble, seriously... Thanks... For being there... For being here."

Rumble's light blush was glowing. "Hehe, no prob, Scoots. Anytime. And h-hey," He placed a finger under her chin. "I told you you were gonna fly, didn't I?" he reminded her with a chuckle.

"Oh, I remember." She held his hand, and placed her wing on Rumble's cheek, rubbing it softly. "And I won't forget the one who told me." And in a sweet second, the two move in once more, planting a fine kiss, and for such a special occasion...

Scootaloo would always remember on that very day, on that very moment, the time she finally flew. The time she was coached to try one more time. The time where she was inspired. And never would she ever forget the one that helped her achieve... Rumble.