Gallop was on the stage. She looked at all the ponies in the crowd. All the ponies were hoofing and cheering at her.
She was so happy as she walked off the stage with Rainbow Dash and Apple Bloom by her side.
“Right Gallop, I've got some work to do now. I'll be back later.” Rainbow Dash said.
“Yay! I can't wait, see you soon.” Gallop said.
Rainbow Dash flew off as the ponies went back to enjoy the Heartwarming celebration.
“A race, huh? Sounds like hard work Gallop. Are ya up to it?” Apple Bloom said.
“Of Course it'll be hard, but it's like what Rainbow said: “If I put my mind to it, I could win.. Maybe.” Gallop said saying “maybe” in a nervous voice.
Gallop and Apple Bloom walked back to Sweetie Belle, Scootaloo, and Babs Seed.
“That's awesome Gallop.” Scootaloo said.
“Yes I know. But I just acted, that all.” Gallop said.
“Yer being modest Gallop.” Apple Bloom said.
“Yeah Gallop, You've shown friendship to my friends and it's true. True friends help a friend in need.” Babs Seed said.
“What did Rainbow say to you Gallop?” Scootaloo asked.
“She asked me if she wanted me to race her.” Gallop said.
“A RACE?! WOW A RACE!!!” Scootaloo said amazement.
“It means that I will train quick. Because the race is today!” Gallop said with a dramatic effect.
“TODAY?! But how will you learn so quickly today?” Scootaloo asked.
“By working for it and not giving up” Gallop said.
“That's the spirit Gallop.” Babs Seed said being supportive.
Gallop sees Spike near Twilight near the stage.
“Um Guys I just need to do something... Alone..” Gallop said embarrassed.
“That fine with us Gallop, We'll be waiting for ya.” Apple Bloom Said.
“Thanks. see you later.” Gallop said.
Gallop ran to Twilight and Spike who were still by the stage.
“Um Twilight, Can I speak to Spike alone please?” Gallop asked.
“Oh hi Gallop, Congratulations!!” Twilight said.
“Oh. Thank you, you're highness. Gallop said with a blush.
“You know Gallop you really don't have to call me that. Plus I find it a little uncomfortable”. Twilight told her not looking comfortable.
“Sorry”. Gallop said.
“That's okay and yes, you can speak to Spike.” Twilight said with a smile.
Gallop went to Spike. Every step she took approaching him her legs were starting to feel weaker. So weak that she actually stumbled. She then fell and rolled along the floor bumping into Spike afterwards. Spike looked at her and asked her I she was okay. She was fine but her voice wasn't.
“Hello Spike, how you doing?” Gallop asked in a raspy voice. She got up. Gallop then put both of her hoofs around her back as she addressed to Spike.
“Oh hi Gallop, Congratulations!!” Spike said.
“Thank you”. She said again in her raspy voice. Spike then offered her a glass of water to which she said yes to. When her voice was feeling better she said this:
“I just wanted to say thanks for what you done for me.” Gallop said.
“Um what did I do?” Spike said looking puzzled.
“You said to me: “If it's your dream Gallop, work for it! You never know you might just make it!” “What you said to me Spike shows that you are a great friend and you have shown friendship too.” Gallop said.
“I just acted Gallop, I knew it was the right thing to say.” Spike said with a blush.
“Hey, I said that too shouted Apple Bloom!” It seems that dear sweet Apple Bloom overheard the conversation.
Gallop, Babs and the Cutie Mark Crusaders looked at Apple Bloom with an angry stare.
“Oops. Sorry”. Apple Bloom said awkwardly.
“I think Spike it doesn't matter if you are proud of your achievements and also, the things I can learn from my achievements are for the greater good.” Gallop said.
“The greater good? What do you mean Gallop?” Spike asked.
“The things I learn now, I can use it when I get older. For instance, when I'm in the Wonderbolts. There are something's you just can't learn from books. Just acting in the moment to do the right thing.” Gallop explained.
“Don't hide who you are Gallop”. Twilight learnt that when she used her magic on the Ursa minor, she was afraid to do so because she thought she was showing off.” Spike said.
“Exactly! Thanks Spike.” Gallop said giving Spike a hug.
Do you all seem to realise that Gallop's confidence is growing?
“Oh. I got you a gift for you Spike.” She continued.
“You do?” Spike said looking confused as Gallop was not holding a box or anything.
Gallop went up to him and kissed him on the lips while a pegasus was holding a mistletoe above them. I wonder who that could be?
After the kiss Gallop then said:
“Happy Heartwarming Spike”. Gallop smiled. While Spike looked shocked, motionless and frozen as Gallop walked back to the Cutie Mark Crusaders.
“Who's a special somepony? Who's a special somepony? Who's a special somepony?” The CMC's sang and pranced around her. Babs on the other hand wasn't in to that sort of thing. So she just smiled.
Gallop blush. She giggled and said. “Oh, stop.”
“You fancy him don't you?!” Apple Bloom said eagerly waiting for Gallop to answer.
“Come Gallop, you can tell us, We're your friends.” Sweetie Belle Said.
All of a sudden she had a thought of the heads of the Cutie Mark Crusaders shaped like balloons forcing her to tell them the answer. A few minutes later a Babs balloon head drifted upwards in the middle until she gave in:
“ALL RIGHT! ALL RIGHT! YES I DO! I HAVE A CRUSH ON SPIIIIIIKE! ” Gallop shouted to which it looked as if all of Equestria heard it. But really, the sound waves of her voice just reached as far as the town square. Everypony in Ponville town square just stopped what they were doing and looked at the embarrassed Gallop Crush. She blush bright red of course.
The Cutie Mark Crusaders and Babs were stunned.
“Oh my gosh! Gallop Crush has a .. Crush? Gallop Crush has a Crush!” Scootaloo said surprised.
“Keep yer voice down Scootaloo.” Apple Bloop said. Shushing her.
“Oh. Sorry Gallop.” Scootaloo said.
“It's okay Scootaloo.” Gallop said giving Scootaloo a hug. Which she didn't like. So that would be her (Scootaloo's) punishment, you might say.
Gallop, Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, Scootaloo and Babs Seed start to enjoy Heartwarming day.
Gallop then goes to Mr and Mrs Cake's cake stand.
Well this looks delicious as Gallop sat by the table with some cakes displayed in front of her very eyes. Angel cake, Apple cake, Battenberg cake, Baumkuchen, Manehattan Cheesecake which Babs would be impressed by. Or will she? Plus many others.
Gallop licked her lips and then remembering that she does not have any bits on her.
“What's up Gallop?” Wondered Apple Bloom.
“Oh, nothing.” Gallop said in disappointment.
“I can tell something's up.” Apple Bloom said back.
“It's just .. Just. I don't have any bits on me.” Gallop said stuttering.
“Gallop. I don't want to see you upset. You've helped me a lot.” Apple Bloom said.
Apple Bloom went up too Mrs Cake and then said:
“Five Apple cakes, please.”
Gallop didn't know what to do or say.
“That'll be six bits Apple Bloom.” Mrs Cake said.
Apple Bloom then gave six bits to Mrs Cake's hoof and in return, Mrs. Cake gave Apple Bloom the five apple cakes.
Apple Bloom came back to Gallop and hooved a cake to her.
“You are such a good friend.” Gallop said with a tear.
“You are too Gallop.” Apple Bloom said with a smile. I think she was going to cry too.
Apple Bloom gave the cakes to the other CMC's and all five of them was eating the cake happily.
“Mmmm this is good! They taste like the apples of Sweet Apple Acres.” Gallop said with her mouth full of cake.
Gross!
“That's because there are.” Apple Bloom said with a smile also with her mouth full of cake.
Disgusting!
“Oh.” Gallop said with a giggle.
Gallop and the Cutie Mark Crusaders walked passed a royal guard. Gallop stopped and looked back. It was the same guard that was at Sweet Apple Acres. OkamiSeou. I think his name was.
“Um OkamiSeoul?” Gallop said.
“Hello miss, are you lost?” OkamiSeoul said. He knew who she was.
“Um no, I 'm not.” Gallop said.
“Do you need something then miss? OkamiSeoul asked.
“Well you were at Sweet Apple Acres when I was training with Rainbow Dash, remember?” She then asked him.
“Yes I was. Why do you ask?” OkamiSeoul asked.
“Well...” Gallop did not know what to say. But had to say something. “Not to be rude or anything but why did you come to watch me? It's not that I'm famous or anything.” Gallop said
“Well Pinkie Pie wanted me to come and see you.” OkamiSeoul lied. She needed to know but then, she had a thought.
“Oh okay then sorry for your time.” Gallop said awkwardly.
Gallop shook the Guard's hoof and she then walks off.
“What was all that about Gallop?” Babs asked.
“Oh nothing.” Gallop lied. She couldn't tell them anything yet and yes she did not know anything was up.
Gallop felt something in her pocket. “Odd.” She thought as she put her hoof into the pocket and pulled out a note.
Gallop. I can't say much here, but all I can say is that it's about your past. As it reached me about three days ago. It does not look good! Twilight knows as well. As she is the one who's got the book. The book about your past and about Dark Dash's past. What ever you do Gallop, Do not tell anypony! not even the Cutie Mark Crusaders. Well, not yet that is. You will find out soon when you're ready. We will meet again soon.
OkamiSeoul.
P.S.
Set fire to this note ASAP.
Gallop hid the note as she looked around the town. She did not say or do anything. “How am I going to get this on fire?!” She thought in frustration. She suddenly spotted Pinkie Pie and she was saying to the CMC'S to wait for her. she ran to Pinkie Pie.
“Pinkie Pie I need you do something for me.” Gallop said quickly.
“Anything for you Gallop.” Pinkie said.
“Do you promise not to tell anypony and I mean anypony?! Gallop seriously asked her .
“Yes I promise.” Pinkie answered.
“Pinkie promise?” Gallop asked.
“Cross my heart and hope to fly. Stick a cupcake in my eye!” Pinkie Pie said will doing the actions to her promise.
“Right, I want you to burn this paper for me, now!” She ordered.
“Wow what a nice colour blue. Royal blue” Pinkie Pie said with excitement in her voice.
“PINKIE!!” Gallop said looking annoyed.
“Oh. Sorry Gallop.” Pinkie said quietly.
Pinkie Pie took out her pink lighter and set fire to the paper.
“Thank you Pinkie. Gallop said with relief. She then ran back to the Cutie Mark Crusaders.
“So, are ya gonna to tell us?” Apple Bloom said with a grin.
“I can't Apple Bloom not yet... it's not safe here. Sorry.” Gallop answered.
“No. I 'm sorry Gallop. You don't have to tell us if you don't want to. I can't force you.” Apple Bloom said looking down.
“It okay Apple Bloom, I will tell. but not just yet.” Gallop said with a wink.
Gallop and the CMC's go to the Heartwarming tree and the next thing was,
Rainbow Dash landed next to the Heartwarming tree and then she started to sing:
One! Two! One, two, three, four let's go Ashleigh Ball!
Dashing through the snow
In a one-horse open sleigh
Over the fields we go
Laughing all the way (Ha-ha-ha!)
Bells on bob tail ring
Making spirits bright
What fun it is to fly and sing
A sleighing song tonight!
Oh, jingle bells (Hey!), jingle bells (Hey!)
Jingle all the way (Hey! Hey!)
Oh, what fun it is to fly
In a one-horse open sleigh
Jingle bells (Hey!), jingle bells (Hey!)
Jingle all the way (Hey! Hey!)
Oh what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh!
The crowd were cheering and hoofing at Rainbow's beautiful singing voice. Rainbow then blushed afterwards.
Gallop was smiling and cheering too with the other ponies.
“Right Gallop are you ready for the race?” Rainbow Dash asked.
“I think so.” Gallop replied.
Gallop looked up to the sky and her month dropped. There was a race course in the sky, like the one at Cloudsdale.
“Mares and Gentlecolts. The race between Rainbow Dash and Gallop Crush will start in ten minutes!” Pinkie Pie said from her megaphone. “This is a race you don't want to miss because it's going to be epic!” She added. Pinkie Pie was in a hot air balloon flying over Ponyville.
“Let's go Gallop.” Rainbow said.
“I can do this!!” Gallop said to herself.
Rainbow Dash and Gallop flew to the starting point of the race.
“Okay Gallop. Don't worry about a thing. Just remember, It's just a race.” Rainbow said. She then had a frown on her face without Gallop noticing.
A few minutes later, Gallop looked at Rainbow and then said:
“But I can't fly fast as you.”
“That doesn't matter. Do your best and anything can happen.” Rainbow Dash said encouraging Gallop.
“Thanks Rainbow, I can try.” Gallop said after giving a gulp.
“That the spirit!!” Rainbow Dash said.
Both Rainbow Dash and Gallop Brohooved. But Gallop had an uncomfortable and nervous look on her face. Her knees where beginning to shake.
“Rainbow Dash and Gallop Crush here are the rules: You fly around the course for 2 laps. The first to finish the race wins. Gallop, you will go on my first whistle. Rainbow, you will go on my second whistle. Do you understand the rules?” Pinkie Pie said.
“YES!” Gallop and Rainbow Dash said together.
“Ok then, On your Marks, Get Set, Go!!” Pinkie Pie said as she blow on the whistle. Gallop Crush then flew as fast as she could. Then 15 seconds later, Pinkie blow her whistle again then Rainbow Dash gave all she got!
“And there they go!” Pinkie Pie said on her megaphone.
Gallop was ahead for a little while. But then obviously Rainbow Dash overtook her and gained the lead. But don't worry all, there's still time.
“Go Gallop Goooo!!” Bill shouted encouragingly as he watched the race on a cloud.
This gave Gallop some confidence to go much faster as she shot like a rocket around the bend of the track. She can see Rainbow Dash up ahead.
“Come on! COME ON! I can go faster than this. Gallop said to herself.
Rainbow Dash was having so much fun as this was second nature to her. She won all the races she ever took part in. Apart from the time she lost to Spitfire in the Equestira Games but that was only by an inch.
“This is looking like a close race. Rainbow Dash is one of the fastest Pegasi in the sky. She was also part of the Ponyville weather patrol and now she is a full member of the Wonderbolts. Isn't that AMAZING?! You may not know this but somepony voices Rainbow Dash in the hit show My Little Pony, Yes it is true. Ashleigh Ball. And that was what the joke was about before she sang that song earlier.” Pinkie Pie said.
Reading this now are you all jaw dropped, stunned and shocked that Pinkie Pie knew all that information?
Meanwhile, Rainbow Dash and Gallop Crush were now neck and neck as fly past the finish line for lap one.
“Now this is it! Now is the time I have to go faster.” Gallop told herself determined to win this race once and for all!
“As you now know, Gallop just received the key to Ponyville for her kindness to ponies and humans too. Well it was Mark Hyder's idea to get Gallop for this story in the first place.” Pinkie Pie said.
What? What?! Anywhooooo:
The crowd watched the race from the ground and the noise was deafening.
Gallop was so close, but then she heard a voice. A voice that she heard before.
“Use the magic that's inside you. The Magic of Friendship, The Magic of Love, The Magic of Kindness. Use it now my little one!” IT WAS THE DOCTOR!
Without thinking she was doing it, as it felt right for the moment. Gallop gave one more push to go faster. She went so fast, she overtook Rainbow Dash. She knew the time was right, as she sees the finish line coming closer and closer. Rainbow Dash was closing in fast. But it was too late, as she shot through the finish line. The crowd went wild as Gallop Crush landed on the ground as Rainbow Dash landed next to her. Rainbow Dash was so happy she won and she was going to hug Gallop, but something was happening. There was a bright light as Gallop Crush rose to the air. The light was engulfing her as the light got brighter and then there was a bang. Gallop come back to the ground. She got up and asked:
“What happened?” She was dazed and confused.
“It's your cutie mark! It's amazing!” Said the Cutie Mark Crusaders.
Gallop looked and yes there it was her own cutie mark. It was a medal, a gold medal. This is my destiny is to win at many things and does not matter how big or small.
“You've made your mark
Done Equestria so proud
You've made your mark
And we're here to sing it loud
For the ultimate reward of your cutie mark”. Sang the Cutie Mark Crusaders.
Gallop was so happy as Clover, Bill, the Cutie Mark Crusaders, the Mane 6, Spike, the pony she bumped into near Sweet Apple Acres and many more ponies came towards her and all congratulated her as the music plays.
Then the sound of the Tardis landing behind her. The doors opened and there was the Doctor and Derpy. Derpy came running to her as she hugged her. She had tears in her eyes.
“Well done my little one. You have done well. You've helped eveypony you have met, you have shown friendship, love and now use the skills you have learnt and past it to the future to learn from you.” The Doctor said.
At the end of the Heart warming party Gallop, Sweetie Belle, Scootaloo, Bill and Clover go back to Sweet Apple Acres for Heartwarming Dinner.
“I am so happy for you Gallop, you've shown friendship, Love and more.” Applejack said and all the ponies raise their glasses.
“ TO GALLOP CRUSH” There all shouted.
[Applejack]
"When family cannot be here
Havin' journeyed far and wide
We sing a song to honour them
To remember days gone by"
[Applejack and Apple Bloom]
"So take your cup and raise it high
Just as surely I'll do mine
And laugh we will at stories told
As we smile at days gone by
As we smile at days gone by"
[Applejack, Apple Bloom, and Granny Smith]
"For family not here, my dears
Havin' journeyed far and wide
For loyalty and kindness both
We smile at days gone by"
[Choir]
"oooh... aaah..."
[Applejack]
"Our paths will cross again one day
In time to reunite
For family is always near
Even when the seas are wide"
[Applejack and Apple Bloom]
"So take your cup and raise it high
Just as surely I'll do mine
And make a toast for family
And the tales of days gone by"
[All]
"For family not here, my dears
Havin' journeyed far and wide
For loyalty and kindness both
Take joy at days gone by
For loyalty and kindness both
We smile at days gone by"
“Dear Princess Celestia, I have learnt a lot since I came to Ponyville. I met some amazing ponies. There helped me when things got tough and they told me to never give up. I like to say thank you to the Cutie Mark Crusaders, The Mane 6, Spike, Bill and my mum Clover. The magic of friendship goes along way, if knowing how to use it.
Your Grateful subject.
Gallop Crush”
The End
Epilogue.
Gallop Crush was back from holiday, life was fun so fun. She got up and went to the hall and thought “Oh I didn't get Apple Bloom's number. Wait what about the cmc helpline?” It was the only way. She picked up the phone and dialled 0800 288 436 275.
It then started to ring. An answer came through:
“Hi and thanks for callin' the CMC helpline."
"Press 1 to find out about the Cutie Mark Crusaders."
"Press 2 if ya need sum help gettin' a Cutie Mark."
Gallop pressed 2 on the keypad even though she knew she had her mark.
"You're placed second in the queue”. The CMCs Go Crusading theme music started playing a few minutes later.
“Hello, this is Apple Bloom speaking. How can we help you get your Cutie Mark?” Apple Bloom said.
“Well the thing is...” Gallop said before Apple Bloom said.
“Gallop, is that you?”
“Yes it me.” Gallop replied.
“It's so nice to hear you. How you doing?” Apple Bloom asked.
I'm doing great and I want to thank you all for what you have done for me. Gallop said.
“No Gallop, thank you. You've shown friendship in a way that nopony could. Ponies need to learn from your friendship.” Apple Bloom said.
“Oh I'm happy! Gallop said with glee.
“Hey Gallop, I got other ponies on the line, but this is my Skype name: ABGallop.” Apple Bloom said.
“That's my name, isn't it?” Gallop asked.
“Yeah. You helped the CMC'S so much. I'll talk to you soon Gallop.” Apple Bloom said.
“Thanks. Good bye” Gallop Said
“Bye Gallop.” Apple Bloom said afterwards.
Gallop hung up the phone as a letter came though the door.
But there was no address!
Gallop opened the letter and it reads:
“Your days are numbered. you can't hide or run away from me. In the next 15 years, I will come and search for you. You have been warned!”
Back in the Tardis:
Think you've seen it all? Think again. Outside those doors, we might see anything. We could find new worlds, terrifying monsters, impossible things. And if you come with me, nothing will ever be the same again!
But is it safe? Somepony asks.
"Well yes, Well Maybe, Well most of the time. But the Trouble's just the bits-in-between! It's all waiting out there, Derpy. All those planets and creatures and horizons! I haven't seen them yet, not with these eyes. And it is gonna be... fantastic!
Then without hesitation Dr. Whooves grabs her and kisses her on the lips. Derpy then froze. Then a few minutes later she smiled.
"I hope you right Doc. As Dark Dash is alive and somepony is in danger!" Derpy eventually says.
Allons-y!