//------------------------------// // Visit of Dawn (Unedited) // Story: Born For Loyalty // by Admiral Q Ponyform //------------------------------// Dash was on her way back to her parents home in Cloudsdale. She was going to spend the weekend with her sister and was going to pick her up. She needed the perk up her sister would bring after the fiasco with the dragon. Yeah she is a very fit mare and has some combat training but having her and her untrained friends kick out a dragon with no support. Just thinking that made her facehoof. She thought the Princess was smarter then that. Thank God that Fluttershy found the strength to face the dragon and actually got the guy to cry and leave. She didn't expect that of her friend. She had known Fluttershy for years and loved her as her oldest friend and the poor mare had no backbone most of the time. She relayed that to Twilight before their quest and Fluttershy helped on the point then she fled from her own shadow. She had tried many times to grow Fluttershy's confidence but it never seemed to stick. She was proud of her friend's deed and hopes that maybe for once it will stick. She did manage to get some of the loot the dragon left behind. That will come in handy after what she spent recently for her sister. She finally entered Cloudsdale and man she still loved the look of the place, she thanked her parents daily for getting her the cloud house she now lives in. A little slice of heaven in Ponyville. She quickly got to her old home and knocked on the door. It opened to reveal her mom. Despite a wrinkle here and there mom looked the same as she did when they first met all those years ago. Her mom smiled and said. “Dashie!” And mom hugged her which Dash returned. Mom turned her head away and called out. “Dawn! Your sister is here!” Both mares her the thundering of hooves. Soon a pink blur appeared and she found her right front leg now had a pink filly bracelet. “You're here sis! You're here!” Dawn cheered and Dash rubbed her little sisters blond with blue highlighted mane. “Hey squirt, of course I'd show up. You're my sister and I would never pass up a chance to see you. You all packed to go?” Dawn vigorously nodded her head. “Well before we head to Ponyville I have something for you.” She used a wing to open a flap of the saddlebags and then grab something with her wing before presenting it to Dawn. Her little sister's eyes lit up as she saw what her wing held. A pair of tickets to a Wonderbolts show. “WONDERBOLTS TICKETS! FOR TODAY'S SHOW AS WELL!” Dawn then hugged her and continued. “Thanks Sis, you're awesome!” “Of course I'm awesome. I have you as a sister. Now come on. We don't want to be late for the show.” Dawn nodded and took to the air and she joined Dawn the the air. “Have fun you two and Dashie keep Dawn out of too much trouble.” Her mom said and she waves goodbye to them. “I know I strive for the impossible mom but jeeze that's pushing it.” She joked and waved back and heard her mother chuckle as they headed for the Stadium. * * * * * Dash and Dawn made it to the Stadium in plenty of time. Dash was still amazed by the lax security she saw. Her and her sister's saddlebags weren't checked at all. Much different from her original home and she desperately hoped Equestria would have the need for that level of security ever. Eyeing the concession stands she asked. “Hey squirt, wanna rustle up some grub?” “Sounds great.” Dawn replied and Dash directed them to the nearest stand and she looked over the menu. “Hey Potato Wedges! Sweet I going to have a bag, what about you?” “Nah, A hay dog and hay fries for me.” Dawn replied. “How about some Prench Fires instead of hay?” She asked her sister. Dawn tilted her head in confusion. “Prench fries?” “They are made of potatoes and very delicious. Give them a try and if you don't like I get ya some hay fries.” “Deal.” She went over and both the food and some pop and she observed Dawn tasted the the prench fry. Dawn munched on it with her face in deep thought on the taste. Dawn's eyes lit up and really began digging in. “Figured you'd like it. Now let's get our seats.” The two head for the arena and after glancing around she found their seats. They were okay seats being halfway up and they sat down and ate their snacks. “So how is school going?” She asked Dawn. Dawn shrugged and answered. “Doing okay.” She got in close to Dawn. “Hey, school is a big deal. I'm not asking you to be a genius, but to try your best. I hate for you to be stuck in a dead end job because you didn't learn. Instincts only get you so far.” She tapped her head a couple times. “Hey the reason I'm so good at my tricks is because I apply both my instincts AND my smarts and I bet the Wonderbolts do as well.” Dawn looked a little sad and she wing hugged her. “Hey will worry about that later. This weekend is just us having fun okay squirt?” Dawn nodded and music began to play. Both of them sat back and watch the Wonderbolts fly into the stadium and begin their performance. Throughout the performance the sisters cheered, oooohhhhh, and aaahhhhed and the stunts performed and in the back of her mind Dash thought. 'One day, that will be me.' Spitfire finished the show by merging with a phoenix and lighting the sky itself on fire then created a massive fire ball. After cheering the crowd started to disperse and she nudge Dawn to the exits. Dawn was hopping around like Pinkie Pie. Kinda scary considering they haven't met yet. While Dawn's bags were filled with stuff she needed for her stay Dash had brought her own bags to which she was carrying a Spitfire doll she brought for Dawn while Dawn wore Wonderbolt style goggles. She was glad to see her sister so happy and they both took off for Ponyville. Normally they would perform stunts and tricks as they flew but they had cargo this time around so it stayed a leisurely flight as Dawn went on about the show. * * * * * It was late afternoon by the time they got to Dash's home. She turned on the lights and directed Dawn to one of the guest rooms so Dawn could put her stuff away. This was the first time Dawn was here by herself instead of with their parents. After all the stuff was put away Dash grabbed a paper, quill, and her message candle. “Say Squirt, how about pizza for dinner?” She asked. “AWESOME!” Was the reply and brought a chuckle out of her. “I'll take that as a yes.” She wrote up the order and put the appropriate ribbon and burnt it on the candle. With the order sent she spotted Dawn playing with the Spitfire doll and she watched on with a smile. Dawn reminded her so much her sister Rachel. It was a bittersweet thing for her and she tried to fight down the old memories. Rachel was out of her reach now and she could only hope she has a happy life. A growling interrupted her thoughts and she saw Dawn holding her belly with a hoof and smiling sheepishly. She just shook her head. “Come on Squirt, let's have a snack before the pizza arrives.” She lead them into her kitchen and she grabbed a couple of bowls and opened a large tub and she scooped both bowls in and handled one to Dawn. Her sister looked at it skeptically and sniffed. “What is it sis?” She finally asked. “It's my recipe for roasted Chex. One of the perks of living in a farming town is a lot more options in food. Go on and try it.” Dawn just shrugged. She never had a reason to not trust her sister and took a bite. She munched for a bit before burying her muzzle in the bowl causing Dash to laugh at the sight. The bowl was soon empty and Dawn had a pleased smile on her face. “I wish I could take some home.” Dawn remarked absently. “Well I do have all the ingredients to make more. Why don't you and I make a batch for you to take home.” “Cool!” “Okay here's what we need; garlic salt, onion salt, worcestershire sauce, butter, lemon juice...” She started to recite as she grab the stuff needed. Dash had a smile on her lips as she opened the oven. “Okay Dawn give it a slow stir.” “You got it sis.” Dawn slowly did the stir but her buzzing wings in her eagerness. “That's is Dawn. You're doing awesome. Now let's let it finish cooking.” Dawn backed off and She closed the oven door. That was when the doorbell rang. It was pizza time. * * * * * The sisters enjoyed their pizza, joking around and finishing up the Roasted Chex. After that they played various games throughout the night with both of them winning and losing. Dawn was the only being she didn't mind losing to. Eventually Dawn started to tire out and she lead Dawn to the guest bedroom Dawn had chosen as her own. She tucked her little sister in the bed and smiled as Dawn yawned again. “Goodnight Dash, love ya.” Dawn closed her eyes and she got in close. “Love ya to Dawn.” She then kissed her sisters forehead and left the room. She worked on some paperwork before heading to bed herself. * * * * * The next day Dash showed Dawn how she ran Ponyville's weather and even had Dawn help out a bit. When everything was good the two lounge on a cloud Dash left behind for them. “This is awesome.” Dawn commented as they lay on their backs. “It is but what specifically Squirt?” She asked. Dawn raised her hoof. “The sky, it's so peaceful. No pegasi or cloud buildings cluttering it up.” “One of the perks of Ponyville Squirt. Nature at it's finest. Some ponies think I nap up here all the time. While I do some of the time the rest is just laying and enjoying the scenery.” The two stayed silent after that just enjoying the view and each others company. She then noticed where the sun was and she nudged her sister. “Come on. I have lunch planned with my friends and I want you to meet them.” Dawn looked a bit unsure and she put a wing around her. “Don't worry, you already know Fluttershy and the rest will see how awesome you are.” She got a weak smile and both took to the air. * * * * The gang had planned to meet at Sunny Glade, a cafe that all sorts of eats and a french style waiter. She easily saw her friends at one of the outside tables for the cafe. “Hey guys!” She said as she and Dawn came in for the landing. “Hey Dash!” The all replied but Rarity was first to notice the company Dash brought. “Rainbow Dash, who is this cute filly you brought with you?” “I'M NOT CUTE I'M AWESOME!” Dawn replied and pouted. It brought a smile to her lips. “Guys this is my sister Dawn Seeker. Squirt, the purple unicorn is Twilight Sparkle, the white unicorn is Rarity, the orange earth pony is Applejack, the pink Earth mare ready to explode is Pinkie Pie, and you already know of Fluttershy.” “Uh Hi?” Dawn said nervously. That's when Pinkie exploded, not joking she went boom and was suddenly by Dawn and picked her up and hopped around. “THIS IS SO GREAT! NOT ONLY AM I MEETING A NEW PONY, BUT THAT PONY IS DASHIE'S SISTER! THIS WILL SUCH A GREAT WELCOME TO PONYVILLE PARTY!” “But I've been to Dash's house before and seen a bit of Ponyville.” Pinkie froze completely as I guess she tried to figure out everything. Then she got sad and her mane went limp. And did she go darker? Pinkie then looked at her. “Why, why didn't I know?” Pinkie sounded so sad in that question. “It was before you arrived Pinkie.” She got a shocked look and replied. “Oh.” And like that she was back to normal. That was creepy. “Well You are still getting a party and I'll make it extra special since I missed your first arrival.” With that she was gone. She just dived under the table and was gone. Poor Dawn looked under the table to find Pinkie but found nothing. “Give it up squirt before you hurt your head. Pinkie' seems to exist just to say 'screw you' to logic. However she does throw awesome parties.” “Well with you here and on the ground you might like to meet my animals, if you don't mind.” Fluttershy offered. “As long as it isn't Angel, the most misnamed animal ever.” She interjected and her curiosity got the better of her. “Where did you even find him anyway?” “Well one day I was walking through the Everfree Forest.” “Gosh darnit Fluttershy. Tha Everfree is dangerous. What in tarnation did you go in there for!?” Applejack spoke for everypony there at that one. Flutters cringe a little at the outburst. “Well many of my animal friends live in the Everfree and I just wanted to check how they were doing during fall one year. As I was walking through one section of the woods I felt a tingle all over my body. The next thing I know I'm not in a forest but in a bid dark cave.” Flutters whimpered a little at that memory and I put a wing around her. She smiled at me and continued. “I well towards the only source of light I could find. When I emerged from the cave I found the most horrible sight. Bodies and bones lying everywhere. There was so much blood. But a mist it all I found a little white bunny that had blood soaked fur. He was still breathing so I just took the little angel and ran back the way I came and before I knew it I was back in the Everfree and I nursed him back to health.” Dash felt some unease at that story. It reminded her of a certain movie. “Flutters I hate to ask but what did the bodies look like?” “Well I didn't want to look at them but they weren't ponies. They were like skinny minotaurs but their lower half was very different from a minotaur.” “Okay, that's okay Flutters.” She said outwardly, inwardly she said. 'Oh my god she has that thing as a pet.' “So Dawn what do you want to be when you grow up?” Rarity asked. “I wanna be a racer like my mom or a stunt pony like my sis will be.” She couldn't help but smile at that. Her sister was awesome. A waiter came up and everypony made their orders. “Well her spirit is like yours Dash but Ah don't see much resemblance with ya.” “Well she takes after mom while I look like dad. You don't look like your family much AJ.” “You aven't met my cousin Braeburn. But ya do have a point.” Their meal arrived and everypony dug in. * * * * * Dash leaned against a table corner with a cup of pop in her hooves and a smirk on her lips. She was at the party Pinkie made for her sister Dawn. It was a typical Pinkie party, balloons, streamers, cake, games, and of course FUN. She spotted Dawn talking with AJ's sister Applebloom, Rarity's sister Sweetie Belle, and some pegasus that went everywhere with a scooter. They seemed to be getting along well. She saw purple just out of her field of vision and she looked to her right to see Twilight getting a cup of punch. “Seems like your sister is making friends.” She commented. “Yeah, I hoped she would make some friends here. I wanna have her visit more.” “Oh really, she won't mess with your 'awesome' image.” “Of course not. She's my sis, she as awesome as me.” Dash then eyed Twilight and elbowed her, “Meanwhile it's nice to see you enjoy a party without being pushed into it.” Twilight had the decency to blush. “Well I have changed since I moved here and have you and the others as my friends. I was pretty much a book worm before coming here.” “Sounds like Celestia had more then one reason to send you here?” “Maybe, but why to you never refer to her as Princess?” “Just the way I was raised. I respect her as a leader but not as a royal.” “You are a weird pony Rainbow Dash.” Dash just shrugged. “Not weird, just awesome. And call me Dash. Not to mention not everything can be learned from a book Twilight. Some ponies would consider you weird but you are just awesome in your own way.” “Thanks Dash.” Twilight then eyed her and commented further. “You know, you are smarter then the pegasus jock I took you for.” Dash lost her joyful look and became dead serious. “Just because I want to be a stunt pony and a Wonderbolt doesn't mean I'm brainless Twilight. I may not be professor smart like you but I know a thing or two.” Twilight winced at what was said and she rubbed her foreleg. “Sorry Dash, I shouldn't have judged like that.” “Yeah you shouldn't.” She then put a wing around the unicorn. “Just remember that lesson Twi. Right now we have a party to enjoy.” Twilight started to smile again. * * * * * Dash here again. Well I dropped off my sister after she spent a weekend with me in Ponyville. She had a lot of fun and I had a great time with her. She got along with my best friends very well and even made friends with a couple of fillies her age like AJ's and Rare's little sister. Hopefully this will be a common thing to have her visit. I like having her around. It reminds me of the home I lost all those years ago. I also think Twi understands me better as a pony and not the typical stunt jock. There's more to me then my stupid rainbow mane and awesomely toned body. Anyway that's all for now so catch ya later.