//------------------------------// // The Confrontation (part one) // Story: Starlight's Struggle // by adorablesmiles //------------------------------// I hadn't had much time to read that book about the magic going crazy, but I wanted to learn more about that happening. Especially since it could happen again at anytime, or so the book said. Although I would be lying if I said that this book was the only thing on my mind right now. In fact, I was just as concerned about Starlight. Maybe it was because she seemed really upset. Although, unlike her, I expected something like this to happen when she decided to turn good. But apparently she didn't. Although I wasn't worried about this whole process not going well. It's like I told both Fluttershy and Starlight herself. I have done this before. And now it's not a challenge for me. But it did feel weird to have all these ponies freaking out while I was completely calm. It was almost like they didn't have any faith in my abilities. I suppose I was having a hard time figuring out why they doubted me. They are my friends, and besides Starlight, they were all around for the first time it happened. And then, of course, they weren't around the second time. But they were specifically told they couldn't come. And under the circumstances, I understood it. But even so, they shouldn't have had to doubt the fact that I could hold my own with this. And that was when the idea popped into my head. When I get a chance, and get all of my friends together, I'll ask them if they don't think I can do it. ---------------- I was just walking along, minding my own business, when Rainbow Dash came flying by so fast before I even knew she was there. "Whoops! Sorry AJ!" She said. "Rainbow Dash! You do realize that I could've gotten hurt, don't ya?" "Yeah, I do. But I'm in a hurry to get to Twilight's. Apparently, she's having some sort of important thing, and she wants all of us there." "Alright, fine. But I'm gonna get you back one day for almost tripping me back there." ----------------- I was patiently waiting for all my friends to get here. Pinkie was hopping up and down in her chair. I really didn't think it was a very good time for her to be behaving like this. "Pinkie, can you relax please?" "Twilight, I was cramming my mouth with candy and cookies before I came here. And they had lots of sugar in them. Do you think I can calm down? I sure don't think so! I'M HYPED UP ON SUGARRRRR!!!!" I didn't say anything after that. I already knew that it was going to be way too hard to get her to calm down if she had been stuffing her face like she implied. "Are we all here yet?" I asked. "Uh, Twilight. The only one who isn't here is Rainbow Dash." "Well she was here a minute ago. Where could she have flown off to?" "She said she was going to tale a quick fly before you started." I sighed. "Can you please get her back in here please, Applejack?" "Sure will." She said, as she ran out of the castle. ------------------ I was flying as fast as my wings could carry me. I was flying in circles all around Twilight's castle. And something only an awesome pony like me can do. I swear, you should've seen me! And I probably would have done it all day too, if Applejack hadn't come outside and interrupted my awesomeness. "Rainbow Dash, Twilight needs you in her castle ASAP." "Ugh. Can it wait? I'm giving my wings their daily workout." "Rainbow Dash, you know that's a lie. Your just stalling, as usual." "Stalling? You call my keeping my body in prime condition stalling? Because if you do, you're dead wrong." And then I kept flying. I wasn't going to stop my strict training regimen just because Twilight needed me. But that was when Applejack started flinging her lasso at me. I scoffed. "Do you really think you're going to get me like that?! I'm going way too fast for you to get your lasso around my waist!" She spit out her lasso. "Are you doubting my lasso skills?" I kept flying in circles as fast as I could possibly go. "No, I'm just raving about my awesome flying skills." She sighed. "Rainbow Dash, I don't have time to argue with you about this. I think you should just come inside with me, and we'll see what Twilight needs from us." I still didn't want to stop flying yet. I guess I had done it so much now that it just feels natural. "I can't right now. I'm very busy." "Y'all are not too busy to come inside. I think you're just being stubborn." I heard her growl. I admit that I like messing with Applejack from time to time, but I can honestly say, that doesn't mean I don't care about her. I do, but I just have my own little way of showing it. But she hasn't said anything about not liking it, so I guess that she's okay with it. "Rainbow Dash, if you know what's good for you, you'll come in with me or else." She threatened. "Or else?! Please! What could you do to me? Stare at me till I scream? Please! I don't think that's anywhere near enough to scare the one, the only, RAINBOW DASH! WOAH!" I shouted, as I felt a sharp pull on my spine. And naturally, I did fall down to the ground. If there's one thing that anypony knows about Applejack, it's that when it comes to her and lasso, she doesn't kid around.