Giggles, laughter, and chatter could be heard in the hallway. That rest of the Wonderbolts were coming to the sleeping room. Soarin groaned as Spitfire and Fleetfoot quickly whispered, "Lover boy!" while making their way to their beds. While everypony was about to sleep, Spitfire coughed out, "Ahem!" which silence everypony,
"I'm sure you all know that the day after tomorrow, we'll be leaving for three months on 'Wonberbolts Equestrian Tour'." She said. The rest of the Wonderbolts nodded their heads in agreement, "And I'm sure you all know that I gave you tomorrow off. Well, I only did that just so you guys will be rested, so don't think this kind of kindness will happen again!" She said.
"It's not like we experience kindness from you already." Rainbow Dash teased, rolling her eyes with a cheeky grin on her face. All the Wonderbolts erupted into fits a laughter, even Spitfire!
"Thanks, Crash. I've been told that I'm such an amazing captain on many occasions." Spitfire said in a posh voice, adding to the joke. By then, nearly the entire team was on the floor laughing.
~~~
Ugh! I can't go to sleep! Soarin complained in his thoughts, I just can't stop thinking about Rainbow Dash! Why can't I just say something to her?! Why does it have to be so hard to tell her how I feel?! By this time, Soarin buried his face in his pillow, How did I even get these feelings?! It was at that moment something popped up into Soarin's mind, How did I get these feelings..?
~FLASHBACK~
"Sorry boys!" The rainbow-maned pegasus said to three stallions, "But I've got plans!" She said as she flew up with Soarin and Wave Chill. The two Wonderbolts waved their hooves at the rest of the team and they came over.
“Ah, seems like you two met Rainbow Dash. The winner of this years ‘Best Young Fliers Competition’!” Spitfire said with a happy smile on her face. Fleetfoot came up to Rainbow Dash’s face.
“You’re the element of loyalty, aren’t you?” She asked.
“Uh… Yea..?” She replied confused. Fleetfoot’s face turned into a big grin.
“Tell me how you and those other ponies turned Nightmare Moon back into Princess Luna!” She said while hugging Rainbow, “Must. Know. Everything.” She said.
“Hehe, kay!” Rainbow said as the flight to the Wonderbolts HQ was full of laughter of the Rainbow Dash’s adventure. Once they got there, Spitfire asked another question.
“How did you pull off that Sonic Rainboom?”
“Dunno. I did it once when I was a filly to defend my friend. Then I did it here to save Rarity. Didn’t know I was gonna do it both times.” Rainbow said casually.
“You did it when you were a filly?!” All the Wonderbolts asked in amazement.
“E-Eyup!” She said with a big smile on her face. By that time, they reached the HQ, “Wanna tell me anythin’?”
~ENDING OF THE FLASHBACK~
Okay, but that was when I considered her a good friend. When was the next time I met her? Oh right! The Gala! But I never really got to do anything with her because of all those ponies around me. The next time was… The royal wedding!
~FLASHBACK~
Soarin watched as everypony began to dance to “love Is In Bloom” and wanted to join in. But everypony was dancing with a partner. He spotted Rainbow Dash and trotted over to her.
“Hey, Rainbow. You wanna dance?” He asked. Rainbow Dash smiled.
“Why not, all my friends are dancin’” She said as she and Soarin began to dance. After it was over, a slow song came on. Soarin blushed as Rainbow Dash began to laugh.
“What’s so funny?”
“Spike and Sweetiebelle!” She said while pointing to a dragon and a filly.
“What about them?”
“Spike has a crush on my friend Rarity, and Sweetiebelle is her younger sister! I guess he had no choice since Rares won’t get away form Fancy Pants!” She said still laughing. Before you know it, Soarin began to laugh as well. The two of them headed for a table and Rainbow Dash looked around for another one of her friends.
“Anything else?” He asked.
“There is always something else. Like Appeljack dancing with her cousin Braeburn! Twilight doin’ her own thing in the corner! And Pinkie Pie wreaking the definition of ‘slow dancing’!” Soarin looked to see a pink mare jumping up and down, a lavender unicorn doing a weird dance on the side, and a stallion and mare who looked alike dancing, “And Cheerliee and Big Mac dancing. Lyra and Bon Bon. Octavia and Viynl by the music mixer, and the Doc and Derpy.” After a few laughs, the two began talking, and then it was time for the bride and groom to leave, with one last replay on “Love Is In Bloom”, this time with pictures.
~END OF FLASHBACK~
That was when I had feelings for her, I’m sure. I couldn’t stand being next to her when we were at Rainbow Falls. The two of us got along fine, and she even didn’t take my spot when it could’ve helped with her dream of becoming a Wonderbolt! Then at the Equestria Games, we talked a lot! And I… I couldn’t stop blushing! Thank Celestia for the suit! So then the next time was… At the Canterlot Royal Garden Opening… Good thing I made everything up to her!
~FLASHBACK~
After the show, Rainbow Dash trotted up to her good friend Rarity. After the experience they shared, the two became more closer together and stopped fighting (even though they stopped a long way after Applejack and Rarity and Applejack and Rainbow Dash died down their arguing).
“Oh, darling! You were simply marvelous! Ha! Ponies even started asking what happened to Wind Rider, and I told them everything! Not to mention, I’m going to have a packed house once I get back to Canterlot Boutique! Oh, specking of which, I must go! Goodbye, Rainbow Dash!” Rarity said, waving goodbye other friend.
“Heh, thanks for your help, Rares!” Rainbow thanked gratefully.
“No problem, dear. I owe you my life, and I think this makes up for some part of it,” Rarity replied, winking.” The two shared a laugh and Rarity was soon out the door, “Remember to be at the train station by 8 o’ clock!”
“Got it!” Rainbow said as she turned around, only to be greeted by a pale bleu stallion, “Oh, sup Soar!” She said. Soarin looked at her with a confused expression on his face.
“You’re not mad?”
“Huh?”
“You just plainly talked to him with no hint of anger in your voice.” Fleetfoot said joining in. Rainbow Dash blinked twice.
“Why would I be mad?”
“Oh, I don’t know. Maybe after the way we treated you?!” Surprise said. Rainbow only chuckled
“I’m over that. You guys were just doing you job.” All the Wonderbolts sighed in relief.
“You have no idea how happy I am to hear that!” Misty Fly said.
“Heh,no prob.”
“So… You’re going back to Ponyville in six hours?” Spirfire asked.
“Yea, with Rarity.”
“Aww man.” She said, “Well, I think he other Wonderbolts have something they wanna say to ya.” All the other ‘Bolts gulped, giving each other unsure glances. It wasn’t until Soarin broke the silence.
“We’re sorry…” He said. Rainbow chuckled once again
“I told ya guys! I’m over it.” This brought smiles to all the faces of the Wonderbolts.
“So… You’re going… Welp, lets make the most of it!” Spirfire said. The rest of the day was full of laughter and joy. It wasn’t until Rainbow announced she she had to leave.
“Alright, bye then. But you are so needing to come again!” Spitfire demanded.
“Heh, alright.” She said as she waved goodbye and headed towards to train station.
~END OF FLASHBACK~
So that’s how it happened… Then she became a Wonderbolt and my crush on her didn't cure at all! Oh all this thinking is making me hungry! Soarin though as the slowly walked out the room to get some pie and lemonade. It wasn’t until he heard a loud noise outside (like an army jet). He flew out a suddenly made impact with a living figure. He picked himself up from his fall and blushed when he found out what he bumped into.