//------------------------------// // Chapter 13 // Story: Summer In Cloudsdale // by Marli_Lin //------------------------------// "Dash, after mom thought about it, you should not get involved with that artist again." Dash move the phone to her left ear. "Mom, i told that our relationship doesn't what did Mom think. " In the end, her mother sighed heavily and said, " Mom don't care you have a relationship with anybody, but what important is do not associate with that artist. Or any artist. " This time Dash took a deep breath. "Mom think you can finish it, but apparently not," said her mother again. Her voice sounded sad. "Why do you have to get involved with him? Did you already forget about Scootaloo? " Dash was silent. Her felt no need to be reminded of the Scootalo. Never forget. How could I forget? Since first met Soarin until now, every time I see him, she always thinking about Scootalo, always asked herself whether her decision was right. Now she feels nothing. Supposedly she Shouldn't involved with Soarin, because the current chaotic heart, mind reeling. She could not settle, yet completely honest with him. "Do not tell me last time ancident, is different from Scootalo problem," she said again. "Because even though different, Mom do not care. Please do not engage with him again." "Soarin is a good person, Mom, "said Dash. "Mom did not care whether he's good or bad," interrupted his mother quickly. "Your Mom knows, your sister's death have anything to do with him. So stay away from him, Dash. Stay away from him. " Dash snapped. "Mom Why you talk like that? Mom spoke as if Soarin himself that causes Scootalo death. " "That's not what Mom said!" She said loudly. "Mom just think, if that time Scootalo not go to Cloudsdale, if only she did not join the show, now she would still be alive. " Basically, her mother is not small-minded, Dash knew it. Her mother not one to suppose. Actually, this is not the expected when she decided to help Soarin. When the aim is only to Soarin know, know him better. Just briefly and limited. SHe did not have any purpose. How could she know the problem could turn into like this? How could she know even feelings could change like this? After hanging up, Dash got out of bed and walked to the window. She pushed aside the curtain and looked out the window. Rain. How long? SHe not aware of it. Dash took a breath, then exhaled slowly. She holds her cheeks to warm up. True, her sister, Scootalo, was dead. Scootalo, Soarin's numer one fans. Scootalo is Soarin fans who died at the event fan meeting four years ago. Who could have guessed Scootalo will die just because the fans attending the conference? Dash still remember when Scootalo call her four years ago. "Dash!" Cried her sister happy. "The new show is finished ya! Finally I met Jung Taewoo! I saw him! I even talk to him! Oh yes, I managed to get a sign hand. Can two. One for you. And I also got a brooch from her! she had distributed ten brooch to fans-fans. One of them is me! Lucky really, is not it? " Dash just snorted and laughed. "Oh, it's good. Onni definitely the only one Indonesia there. Onni had time to talk to him? Wear what language? Did Onni could Korean language?" "Of course," said her sister, laughing. "I can speak A little English. Korean language? At least I can say "Nest haeyo *, Tae-Woo Oppa ". That's the most important. " Dash smiled at her sister's laughter on the other end. "Why do not you want to follow? "said Scootalo again. Dash grimaced. "Oh come on, you know I'm not a fan of Soarin, Sis. What for jostling for the sake of seeing someone who did not I like?" "Love the necessary sacrifices," said Scootalo poetic, and laugh out loud. Dash also laughed. "Well, now I am waiting him out," said Scootalo. "Well, it starts to rain. Oh, nah, nah, nah ... that he's already out. Let's call it a night. Soon I will back. Do not eat first. Wait for me. Bye! " It was the last time Dash heard Scootalo's voice. Scootalo did not back home to dining. Sandy waiting for her to eat, but she did not return. After a long wait, her phone reads and Sandy almost paralyzed by the news. She does not remember what she did then. Everything became a blur. If not mistaken, she immediately called his parents in Ponyville, then ran to the hospital. Scootalo did not open her eyes when Dash arrived at the hospital. Her sister did not open her eyes when Mom and Dad arrived at the hospital. She does not even opened her eyes when Mama called her name. Scootalo never opened her eyes again. Dash snapped out of her reverie and realize her cheeks wet with tears. She remove them by hand, but the tears would not stop flowing. Now what to do? Soarin ... should she tell him? Suddenly her cell phone rang. Dash snapped. She looked at her cell phone lying in bed. She wiped the tears and reached for the phone. she saw phone screen lights up. SAN. Soarin . "Hello?" "Dash?" The sound of Soarin. "Haven't eaten?" Dash smiled involuntarily. "You called just to ask me that?" "Was i?" Said Soarin. "Have you eaten already?" "Of course I have. It's past the dinner hour, "said Dash. "You have not eaten?" "Not yet. I've just finished filming for a television show, "said Soarin, then the sound of a sneeze. "What happened to you? Flu? "Dash asked. "No. Only the weather was a bit cold today, "said Soarin. Dash heard seemed Soarin was cleaning his nose. "Now it is raining. Do not wander everywhere. "said Soarin advises. "Are you my mother?" Dash replied with chuckle. "Just trying to show a little attention. Never mind. Is okay. I will go eat with Ben. " "Soarin." Oh, is she had just summoned Soarin? "What?" Dash did not know what to say. Had she just wants to hear Soarin voice. "You're okay, right?" Asked Soarin with alarm. Dash shook her head, but after realizing Soarin could not see, she said, "No, i'm okay." "Then anything you want to say? ' Dash did not answer. "Well, at lest you miss me?" Quipped Soarin. "Mm." "What? What did you said? " Dash hesitated a moment, then set her heart. "Um, I did miss you. " "Okay, that means I have to run to see you now," said Soarin. Dash laughed. "That's not need." "You're at home, right? Wait there. I'll be there soon." "Soarin Skies, do not worry. Besides being rain-Soarin? Hello? Soarin. Jeez. "Dash stared at her phone amazed. What happen with this man? Is he serious? Soarin could hardly believe his own ears. Dash missed him. He immediately rose from seats and gather his things. "Soarin, are you going to eat?" Asked the Ben, who went into space dressing. "Want to eat together hey, where are you going?" Soarin looked at Ben Bear and said, "Sorry, Ben. I should see Dash now. " "Oh? Why such a rush? "Asked the manager again. "What happened? " Soarin were already walking to the door turned and looked at his manager. He smiled at his manager who confusion. "She missed me," said Soarin, then exit left Ben who still looks confused. Dash heard the doorbell rings. So quickly arrived? She rose and walked to the door. When she opened the door, Soarin's already standing there smile widely. "I told you no need to come here," said Dash. "You- " Dash stunned when Soarin suddenly hugged her. her breath caught and for a moment Dash forgotten how to breathe again. "Soarin, you alright?" SHe asked softly. Soarin was still holding her. "Though we just met yesterday, why it feels as long ago I do not see you? "the man muttered. Dash just chuckled. "I thought you said you haven't eat?" Suddenly Soarin off his arms on her shoulders. "Right. Come on, come with me to eat outside. " "Hold on." Dash detained. Does she have to tell Soarin about Scootaloo? "What?" Asked Soarin. It should be said. But how? Should it be now? No, she had to think about it. She should think of her words. She will tell Soarin, but not now. "It's okay," said Dash finally. "Good, i'll come with you." Dash vaguely hear a siren, like an ambulance or police car siren. No, no sirens. It was the sound of the doorbell. Dash turned and tried to open her eyes. She glanced at the small clock beside his bed. Who is come early? Dash forced herself out of bed and in a state of half unknowingly, she staggered to the door and opened it. "Oh, Spit?" She said after see who is standing at the door. He took a step back so that her friend could enter. Without saying anything, Spitfire through. Dash somewhat surprised to see her attitude. She closed the door and went after her. Spitfire standing upright in the middle of the room. Her face was serious. "Spitfire, are you alright?" Dash asked cautiously. Spifire opened her bag and pulled out several sheets of paper. She twisted body overlooking Dash. "I do not know what to say," said Spitfire. She handed those papers to Dash "Can you explain what this was all about." Dash frowned and received the papers from the hands of Spitfire. And read the first paper, her body becomes stiff. "I got it from the internet article and I printed it out," said Spitfire. Dash put her hand on her forehead. Sentences circling article in her mind, making her head throb. ... Who is Rainbow Dash? Soarin lover or someone who wants revenge? ... Rainbow Dash is Scootalo Big sister who died at Soarin's fan meeting four years ago ... Why approaching Soarin? ... Revenge for the death of her sister ... Did Soarin already know? Or not ... Pity... There is also a picture of herself. Clear. This photo ... Dash remember, must have been taken when she met that two girls who Soarin fans in the middle of the road. At that time she felt they holding the phone. It turns out they are being photographed at that time. They take a picture and find out about her. "Rainbow Dash, what does that mean?" Asked Spitfire. Dash shook his head. "How do they know all this?" "You mean all This is true?" Dash looked at Spitfire with a puzzled look. "Yes ... No ... Yes ... no, no." "For God's sake, answer it!" Said Spitfire. Dash sat on the floor. Hand still holding the papers. Spitfire sighed and sat down on the floor. "All right," she said quietly. "I will be asked and you answered. " Dash just stared at her, then stared at the papers in her hand. "Did you have a sister?" Asked Spitfire. Dash nodded. "Your sister is a fan of Soarin, who died four years ago?" Dash noded again and hear Spitfirechoked breath. "Why all this time you never tell me? During this time I think you're only kid in your family. " "But, Spit, which is written in this article ... about revenge ... it's not correct. I had no such intention. You have to believe me, "said Dash panic. "Of course I believe you," said Spitfire. "Now the problem is not that. The fans of Soarin are very angry, you know? In every website Soarin articles, also comments that do not good. This can be a big scandal, Dash. And you now it's not a stranger anymore. Your face has been plastered on the internet. Soon also will be posted on tabloids. You'll be stalked by reporters, Dash. " Dash felt her head spinning. What has been done? "Soarin know about your sister?" Dash stunned. Soarin. He did not know anything. She has not had time to ... Dash rushed up and grabbed her cell phone. "Soarin does not know?" Dash heard Spitfire asked, but she did not answer. She pressed the button with trembling hands, and stick it in her ear. Not active. Soarin phone was not enabled. Dash tries his home phone number. No one also raised. She closed her cell phone in slow motion. Her head felt heavy. How about now? She took a deep breath, then walked quickly toward the closet. "Dash, where will you go?" Asked Spitfire. "I have to meet him," Dash said, pulling her jacket from inside closet. Soarin sits and looked at his computer with his head bowed. This morning he woke up with a happy feeling. At that time, for some reason he felt uncomfortable with feeling like that, as if the happy feeling that will not last long. Apparently it proved. Early in the morning Ben Bear calling, tell him to open the computer, and go to a website. Soarin read the articles listed on the website. Is that true? Fans who died four years ago is Dash sister? Today he realize the little things that had surprised him, but he was not truly notice. Soarin remember, at that time they were eating grilled meat at home Ben Bear. Ben tell her about the fan meeting. Dash looked surprised and then coughed, then she asked, "A fan metting? Just like what it used to be?" Then when he asked for help Dash choose a gift for fans, she proposed a brooch. When Soari said he was alrealy gift a brooch for his fans ago, she said, "Aah, that's right." And Dash also asked his about the accident four years ago. That time her face rather pale, Soarin just realized it now. She also said, "I think ... you're not wrong." Soarin also remembered the words of his manager. Ben ever commented that it felt strange Dash did not ask for anything in return for take pictures with him and pretend to be his girlfriend. Soarin rubbed his face with both hands, his eyes staring at the screen computer. Is Dash really has to do with fans who dead four years ago? Is she wanted to get revenge? No, it is impossible. Dash had said the accident was not his fault. No, he could not sit down. Whas she waiting him? He must see Dash. He should talk to her. What are you talking about? He does not know. He could not think. He had to meet her. Just when Soarin rise from a chair, his phone rang. He let the answering machine take it. He grabbed his car keys and will be out of the door when a voice on the answering machine manager telephone. "Soarin, please pick up the phone. I know you're there. Soarin Skies! " Soarin just stared motionless answering machine. "They want to meet you. You should come here. " Soarin know who "they" are intended Beb said. The producers and his agent. He picked up the phone and said, "I want to meet her. After that I will go there. " Just as he expected, many journalists already waiting in front his home. He could hear them calling out to him from the front fence. Soarin directly into the car, opened the fence with a remote control, and sped away without ignoring the reporters. He could not give any comments. Not before he met Dashie. Not so far leaving home, Soarin saw a girl was running toward his home. Dash. She was running toward his house. Dash ran as fast as possible. She ran down the street toward Soarin house. She must meet him. She had to explain everything. Soon. Suddenly she saw a red car speeding toward her. Soarin car. She stop running, trying to catch her breath panting. Definitely Soarin also already seen her, because the car was stopped right next to her. Dash saw the car window down. Soarin looked at her from behind dark glasses. Dash was not able to say anything because it is still trying catch her breath. "Come in," said Soarin. "There are many journalists back there." Along the way, they do not speak. Soarin kept his eyes straight front. Dash wants to start a conversation, but do not know where to start, Dash sure he knew about the article in the internet. Do Soarin angry? She have no idea. Dash glanced him carefully. Difficult to see his expression from behind dark glasses. finally Dash choose silence first. Soarin car proceeded toward the outside of the city. Dash estimate they was heading for the beach. It's true. Finally, Soarin stop his car on the side of a deserted road. To the right of them was a vast ocean. In left them there are several restaurants. Dash sat tensely while Soarin turned off the ignition. From the corner of hier eye, she saw Soarin opened her dark glasses but still wear a hat. He took a deep breath and release the seat belt. Then he opened the door and got out. "Get out," he said to Dash. Dash release the seat belt slowly. Her brain continued to compose words she wanted to say on Soarin. She came out of the car and walked, standing and half leaning on the front of the car, looking at the sea. Dash stood beside him. Sh wants to open her mouth, but no sound. She does not like seeing Soarin so quiet like this. "Sorry," muttered Soarin. Dash turned to him. Why he say that? Sorry? Soarin still looking out to sea. He exhales. "Forgive me, "he said again. His tone is weak, as if he could not pronounce the words. "Forgive me." Dash frowned in surprise. "Stop apologize?" She asked. Soarin turned to her, smiled faintly. "Regarding your sister," he said. "Forgive me." Dash hearts feels as if squeezed. Why Soarin said sorry? Instead she would like to apologize for not telling him since the beginning. "No," Dash muttered. "Why apologize? You're not wrong. " "So, the article was true?" Asked Soarin again. Dash did not like the tone his voice like that. He looked sad, desperate, disappointed. Dash took a breath, then exhaled slowly. "Right, I've little sister. True, she died four years ago. And indeed, she died after attending a conference of the fans. " Soarin head bowed. They were silent for a moment, then Soarin asked quietly, "I thought you were an only kid in your family." Dash turned to Soarin, then turned back to the sea. His words flowing smoothly. "After my mom married my father, my mother merried again. Scootalo is child of her marriage from second husband. But when Scootalo was two years old, his father died. Two years then, my mother married my father again. When I was ten years old, Our family moved to Cloudsdale. Scootalo did not want to participate, so he remained in Ponyville with her grandmother. However, our relationship is very good. She often came to Cloudsdale, but was never able to speak English. "Four years ago, she came to Cloudsdale to attend the conference of your fans meeting. She's one of your greatest fans. Always talk about you. sometimes I get tired of hearing it. I do not understand why she was idolazing you so much. Before going to the show, she kept trying asked me to accompany her to the conference on the fan, but I do not want to. She said i'll miss it because i don't know you, did not hear Soarin singing. "I want you to understand I do not blame you." Dash stared Soarin. The man was also looking at her. "Because she never had grudge against. Maybe at first i had to wonder why i was willing to help you? Why i willing to engage in business. At that time I just wanted to know you, to know you better. I want to know why my sister like you. I think, if I can understand the reason my sister like you, I will feel more understanding and feelings will improve. Only that." Dash looked away. "I should have told you sooner. Forgive me." Soarin inserting his hands into his pockets. "Then," he said, "Did you finally can understand what your sister feel? " Dash smiled faintly. Soarin ask the right questions. Is she able to understand Scootalo? Did she find the answers why Scootalo really liked Soarin? "I guess no," she replied. "No?" Dash turned to look at Soarin. He was also looking at her with an expression that is hard to guess what it means. "I guess I'll never be able to understand it," Dash continued, "because I think what I felt is different to what Scootalo felt. " Soarin forehead furrowed not understand. It seems like what was Scootalo felt to you is different from the feeling I have for you, says Dash heart. Soarin frown slowly disappear. When he was about to say something, his cell phone rang. He pulled out his cellphone quickly. "Hello? ... Mm ... I understand. " Soarin only short words, then close the flap cell phone back. "From Uncle Ben?" Dash asked. Soarin glanced at her, then nodded. "Mm." "You told him, did not you?" Soarin did not answer. "Maybe ... Do you think we should not see each other for a while? I mean, because there is a problem like this. I think we both also need ... to think." Soarin exhaled loudly, but did not say anything. They both fell silent for a moment. Each other enjoyed the silence and broken only by the waves. Somehow there is a glimmer of feeling peace at that time. If may, Dash wanted time to stop right then and there. she wants enjoy the silence, a feeling of peace, and the soothing sound of the sea by Soarin at her side. But of course that's impossible. Sooner or later they'll have to face reality. "Let's just go back now," Dash said finally. Dash moved, intending away from the car, when suddenly she felt her wrist surround by Soarin hand. SHe turned and saw Soarin were gripping without looking at her. Suddenly she found to difficult breathe. "Do not you worry," said Soarin in a low tone. "Let me handle this issue. After that we will talk again. You ... you want to wait until then? " Dash nodded, then said, "Let's go back now ..."