Chapter 50; Super Holiday Update!
When Rainbow Dash turned up at the school again later in the day to pick up Scootaloo she found that Star Shine was already waiting there for both her and Scootaloo. He looked a little ragged and worse for wear. There were bags under his eyes from the sleep deprivation he was inevitably suffering and his mane was scraggy and in need of washing. He waved at Rainbow Dash when he saw her approach and yawned as she landed next to him.
“Afternoon Dashie, how was work?” Star Shine said, smiling and trying to look inconspicuous.
“It was fine, but what about you? You look like a mess.” Rainbow Dash replied, taking in Star Shine’s face. “When we get home you’re going in the shower.” she added. Star Shine laughed sheepishly and was about to reply when he heard the school bell ring and signal the end of the day. He chose to watch the door of the school instead and keep an eye out for Scootaloo. She appeared after a few minutes and was trailed by Diamond Tiara.
“Rainbow Dash!” Scootaloo exclaimed happily as she ran towards Rainbow Dash and cuddled up against her. Rainbow Dash gently stroked Scootaloo and smiled down at her.
“Good afternoon Mr. Star Shine.” Diamond Tiara trilled merrily as she walked up to the pair of Pegasi herself. “What happened to you?” she added with concern when she saw him up close. Scootaloo looked up at him and was a little worried herself.
“It’s nothing really, I just tired myself out giving a foal a flying lesson.” Star Shine explained, running a hoof through his mane and trying to make it a little more controlled. “Kids just have no control.” he added, winking at Scootaloo.
“You poor thing. Are you going to go to bed when you get home?” Diamond Tiara asked. Star Shine shook his head.
“I’ll be fine. Dashie ordered me to take a shower-” Star Shine began.
“I didn’t order you to do anything.” Rainbow Dash interrupted, huffing.
“Fiiiiiineee. Rainbow Dash suggested”- “better” Rainbow Dash interrupted again, “I take a shower when I get home. Then I’m giving Scoots another lesson and the wind in my face should help keep me alert.” Star Shine explained.
“Actually I don’t think you can give me a lesson...” Scootaloo replied quietly. She slipped out of the brace as Star Shine looked at her curiously. “The brace is out of magic again, I thought it’d last a week but it ran out in school.” she explained. Star Shine rubbed his chin thoughtfully for a few moments.
“That’s alright. Put it in your saddlebag for now and we’ll do your lesson without it. It might even go easier.” Star Shine said, smiling at Scootaloo.
“Easier? Is flying that difficult?” Diamond Tiara piped up. Star Shine lowered himself down to her level.
“Some Pegasi have trouble with it and some don’t. It’s kinda like Unicorns with their magic. Your little friend Sweetie Belle can’t do much magic but her sister can, and Twilight Sparkle can do more than both of them.” Star Shine explained.
“I...see.” Diamond Tiara replied. She was hoping that Star Shine would have said something more about how Scootaloo flies and not tried explaining it to her in such a simple fashion. She wanted to hear that Scootaloo couldn’t fly from her instructors own mouth. “She told me about that brace though and said it helps her fly, so won’t she need it for a flying lesson?” Diamond Tiara asked, taking another approach. Star Shine shook his head again.
“Not really no.” he replied before thinking about it for a few seconds. “Well, she might need it for a flying lesson, but she won’t need it for gliding. The brace might even be weighing her down, or making it hard for her to move her wings properly now I think about it.” Star Shine explained.
“You really think that?” Rainbow Dash asked. She didn’t think the brace would have made much of a difference.
“It’s never been very heavy...” Scootaloo added softly. She wanted there to be an excuse she hadn’t learned how to glide easily but she was also a realist. Life had been too harsh for her to believe simple lies that were designed to cheer her up or make her feel hope. There was no way, in her mind, the weight of the brace could have affected her that much.
“Alright alright, it’s a very light piece of equipment...” Star Shine relented, facehoofing. “Give me a break, I’m tired here.” he added, a little snappier than he had intended to. Scootaloo gulped and backed up into Rainbow Dash. Star Shine sighed when he realised what he’d done. He turned around to face Scootaloo. “I’m sorry Scoots, I didn’t mean it to sound like that. It’s true the weight of the brace might not make much of a difference, but it could still make it hard for you to control your wings properly. We’ll give it a go without the brace, and tomorrow I’ll take it to Twilight and get her to charge it up, okay?” Star Shine said, smiling at Scootaloo.
“...alright.” Scootaloo said after a moments hesitation. She walked up to Star Shine and gave him a brief nuzzle to let him know he was forgiven and Rainbow Dash pulled him back up to his hooves.
“I don’t know how, but you’re going to pay for scaring her.” Rainbow Dash whispered into Star Shine’s ear. He smiled nervously and turned back to face Diamond Tiara.
“I guess we should be going. You gonna be okay on your own?” Star Shine asked Diamond Tiara. She looked around nervously to make sure that nopony else was around her.
“Me?” she asked, pointing a hoof at her chest. Star Shine nodded and simled.
“Her?” Rainbow Dash and Scootaloo choroused.
“We’re all friends aren’t we? I’m not allowed to be worried about her?” Star Shine replied, looking back at Scootaloo and Rainbow Dash. While he hadn’t been looking Scootaloo had climbed up onto Rainbow Dash’s back. They looked at eachother and then shook their heads.
“It’s not that.” Rainbow Dash started.
“It’s just a bit...” Scootaloo added.
“Unexpected?” Diamond Tiara finished for them. Star Shine, Scootaloo and Rainbow Dash looked down at Diamond Tiara and she looked nervous more than anything else. “After everything I put Scootaloo through you’d be...worried about ME?” Diamond Tiara asked. She was shifting uncomfortably. She wasn’t used to ponies actually being worried or concerned about her for any reason other than they were afraid of her, or wanted to be on her good side for some reason. A reason usually involving her father and his money.
“That’s all in the past though. From what I hear you’ve been nothing but nice to her lately.” Star Shine explained. “Isn’t that right?” he asked, turning to look at Scootaloo.
“I guess so yeah.” Scootaloo admitted. She was shifting uncomfortably herself at the realisation she was probably a little worried about Diamond Tiara being on her own too.
“Well I’ll be okay, thanks. That’s my dad now.” Diamond Tiara said, looking across to the side and noticing Filthy Rich making his way towards her. Diamond Tiara ran across to him and left the Pegasi behind. She was beginning to get second thoughts and didn’t want to question anything. She almost felt she was in too deep to get out now.
“So what was that all about?” Rainbow Dash asked when Diamond Tiara was safely back with Filthy Rich.
“What was what about?” Star Shine replied, taking off and floating towards Rainbow Dash’s house.
“Being so nice with DT back there.” Rainbow Dash said as she caught up with him. Scootaloo was huddled against her back. Scootaloo had slipped the brace back on so she didn't have to keep a hold of it.
“What’s wrong with being so nice?” Star Shine asked, confused. “Equestria would be better if we were nicer.”
“I just don’t trust her and neither does Scoots.” Rainbow Dash explained. Star Shine hung back a little to get next to Scootaloo.
“That true?” he asked her. Scootaloo nodded her head. “Well I’m not asking you to trust her anyway. But if she’s going to be nice to you, can’t you be nice to her?” Star Shine asked. Scootaloo sighed and nodded. “There’s a good girl.” Star Shine gently patted Scootaloo on the head, causing her to smile. “Now let’s get back already so we can do another flying lesson!” he exclaimed, picking up his speed.
“Hey you need to shower first!” Rainbow Dash called out as she took off to catch up to him.
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HA! I browsed pony fanfiction on a projector, not knowing if anybody was walking into the room or not.
Don't test me.
2999472 im already back from Afghanistan... I definitely wouldn't be on the internet if I was
So, is Star Shine going to unintentionally reform Diamond Tiara?
It only took fifty chapters for DT to maybe think about what's going on in her life... huh.
YES!!! LIVIN LIFE ON THE EDGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Found this story a few days ago and am now caught up. Quite enjoying it and it is now in my top 5 fics, fluctuating somewhere between 2 and 3. And I'm willing to admit my eyes have welled up with tears a number of times. Also, I've a theory about Star Shine, but I'm not going to post it in case I'm right so that I don't inadvertently spoil anything for anyone.
And lastly... in the words of twilightsparkle13... MOAR! If um... you don't mind that is... ;)
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But I am not a dick.
Now that would be spoiling the story
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Classroom drama is definitely something I do not miss about the classroom that's for sure.
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Also thanks for leaving all the comments 
I don't care what Lauren Faust said, Scoots can fly
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It's always nice to meet a new reader too. Sorry I couldn't get an update up on Thursday but I will have one up on Monday as scheduled 
Well I'm always interested in theories on characters, especially ones I make. I can confirm that he's not secretly a member of Scootaloo's family though. That was discussed back when he was first introduced and somepony was surprised it wasn't a member of her family that Rainbow Dash happened to know and coincidence brought them back together. I'm also really glad you're enjoying the story
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Oh and it was way worse the second time I was on Fimfiction in the coffee shop cos it was a lot more packed.
Hey you already know more than everypony else because I accidentally spoiled an upcoming scene for you so shhhhhh. Don't tell anypony
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Consider this; it took about 12 years. Assuming she was a snobby little thing from birth. But I doubt that really. She comes off as a typical spoiled brat to me so most likely was not born that way.
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Not exactly no. That's why I wasn't too happy with the way it ended but I don't think Star Shine could possibly have acted any other way. Or DT for that matter. I think she'd be surprised if somepony showed genuine concern for her wellbeing. I considered a reformation but it didn't fit in to my plans like every other change I've made. I actually wrote half a chapter earlier today and realised it wouldn't work
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That is a good point
Oh I know she not evil. 3022961
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Well she is now
awww
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Nope, my theory wasn't that he is part of her family... Sending you a message with my theory.
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If she didn't want to be called evil then she shouldn't have been evil. With that said;
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I saw I had a message from you, gonna go read it in a second
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anyways, I'm too busy recording messages for you to really be talking to other peoples, 
plus. I really don't talk to anypony else on FIMfiction anywho........
I won'ts tell anypony,
but I still can't wait for the scene!!! I'm calling it, that will be my cause of death!
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Actually I didn't tell you exactly what happens so it could be the death of you. At least there will still be some surprises about it for you.
That scene won't be. The reenactment MIGHT but I'm trained in CPR. You'll be fine
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lol i troll u.
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Nah no physical disabilities. Her wings are small but I don't see why everypony keeps bringing it up. They're small yes but they seem to be the same size as every other Pegasus filly and foal's. They're definitely small compared to Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy but they ARE adults. She can't help that
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I actually don't think Scootaloo being crippled would be all that bad. One of the original plans for this was for her to never fly and be 100% unable to ever fly and have the message that she doesn't need to be able to fly to be able to make something of herself. Although I must admit I'm far more intrigued about if she has a family than if she can fly. I think Lauren has said she's definitely not an orphan, she just never had to write in a family for her so it never got done.
Heh, call this base camp. I normally save the comment to the end of a completed story, but I've done the first 50 chapters in the past 5 hours and I'm tired so I'll finish the rest tomorrow. Really liking this so far, and while I was unphased at the start (please don't take offense to that, I've read around 1000 fics and got knows how many words, I've seen most story lines and styles before) but this fic has really grown on me. The only criticism I can think of is that you can be a tad to revealing in your Author comments, but that no biggy. Can't wait to read the rest tomorrow (possibly the day after, lots of work to do).