Chapter 73; We Still Love You
“Scootaloo, wait!” Rainbow Dash called out as she saw Scootaloo a short distance away. As if Scootaloo hadn’t drawn enough attention to herself, Rainbow Dash calling out like that sure did. Ponies started talking amongst themselves even more than before. If not even Rainbow Dash could control her then just what was wrong with Scootaloo? They were causing quite the scene in the middle of the market. Rainbow Dash was about to take off into the air and catch up to her in a matter of seconds when she saw a familiar white figure slightly ahead of Scootaloo. “Hey Rarity, catch Scootaloo!” Rainbow Dash called out, smiling as she thought she would have some help in catching Scootaloo. Rarity wasn’t quite sure how to react or respond though, and Scootaloo slipped right through her legs.
“I’m sorry darling, I didn’t-” Rarity tried to say as Rainbow Dash ran past her.
“It’s okay!” Rainbow Dash called back to Rarity, already well past her by the time Rarity had finished speaking. With the option of just blocking Scootaloo down Rainbow Dash settled for just taking off and flying after her. Rainbow Dash took off, barely leaving the ground, and flew after Scootaloo. When she caught up with Scootaloo Rainbow Dash reached down to grab her in her forelegs and accidentally scuffed the ground. She tumbled on top of Scootaloo instead and together they rolled around on the floor before finally coming to a stop. Rainbow Dash was flat on her back with Scootaloo on her chest. Rainbow Dash put her forelegs around Scootaloo and held her close. Scootaloo was still crying. “Don’t you run away from me like that again.” Rainbow Dash said, nuzzling the top of Scootaloo’s head.
“I’m sorry. I was just so...so…” Scootaloo tried to explain, tripping over her words.
“It’s okay Scoots. I can understand why you didn’t do it. I wish you did, but I’m not gonna be mad or disappointed you didn’t.” Rainbow Dash reassured her. Scootaloo brought her crying under control and looked up at Rainbow Dash.
“You...you won’t?” Scootaloo asked nervously. Rainbow Dash smiled and shook her head.
“Nope. But I will be sad if you run away from me.” Rainbow Dash replied, frowning a little. Scootaloo jumped up and wrapped her forelegs around Rainbow Dash’s neck in a hug.
“I won’t run away again.” Scootaloo vowed softly. She was coming to terms with Rainbow Dash always being there for her no matter what. It would just take a little bit longer. After everything that had happened she wouldn’t have been too surprised if Rainbow Dash decided to leave her after all.
“Hey you couldn’t run away from me anyway.” Rainbow Dash teased, unfurling her wings, which was rougher than it usually was given that she was flat on her back. Scootaloo spread her own wings and looked at them. She looked a little dejected and Rainbow Dash was worried that she had made a mistake. Scootaloo started to smile and move her wings a little.
“Just you wait. I’ll fly so fast you won’t be able to catch me.” Scootaloo teased. Rainbow Dash let out a laugh.
“I’ll always catch you Squirt.” Rainbow Dash replied, giving Scootaloo one more tight squeeze before climbing up off the ground and onto her hooves. Scootaloo hopped up on Rainbow Dash’s back and hugged the back of her neck. “For now we need to find Star Shine, and get to Twilight’s.” Rainbow Dash added.
“Oh yeah…Wonder where he went.” Scootaloo mused, looking around for any sign of Star Shine.
“I think we should go back to the market, it’ll be easier to spot him.” Rainbow Dash said, kicking off into the air. She headed off in the direction of the market. When she got there she saw not one, but two familiar figures. Rarity wasn’t too far away from where Rainbow Dash had left her and this time she had Star Shine with her too. Rarity pointed a hoof in the direction that Rainbow Dash had ran off in. Star Shine nodded and was about to take off in that direction when Rainbow Dash dropped out of the sky, surprising both Rarity and Star Shine.
“Oh there you are.” Star Shine said, not missing a beat.
“Well hello again darling.” Rarity added. “Not in such a hurry this time I see.” she teased gently. Rainbow Dash played with her mane sheepishly.
“Yeah, Scoots kinda got away from me a little.” Rainbow Dash replied. Scootaloo hid her face in Rainbow Dash’s fur.
“Is...is it true she hit Diamond Tiara?” Rarity asked nervously. Her gossiping about Rainbow Dash and Scootaloo had gotten her into trouble before. Even if it hadn’t, she didn’t want to believe it was true. She’d never had any problems with Scootaloo other than the hyperactivity her and her fellow Crusaders had. Rarity preferred things to be quiet and calm.
“Yeah...that part’s true.” Rainbow Dash replied, a little sadly.
“That part?” Rarity pondered. She was sad to hear that it was true Scootaloo had hit Diamond Tiara.
“I hit her yeah.” Scootaloo started, picking herself up. “I didn’t brag about anything though, and she teased me a lot and said some very, very nasty things.” Scootaloo explained.
“And the dinner was never cancelled. Cheerilee actually got a little mad at me for treating Scootaloo right after she got suspended.” Rainbow Dash added.
“I’m glad the dinner was never cancelled.” Rarity said, smiling and perhaps showing a slightly misguided priority. “I know how much you were all looking forward to it.” she added.
“Yeah, it was for more than just Scoots, so I didn’t want to cancel it even if she got in trouble. We’re gonna go talk to Twilight about sending Diamond Tiara up to my house now actually.” Rainbow Dash explained.
“So you’re going to be okay with Sweetie Belle? You aren’t gonna hurt her are you?” Rarity asked Scootaloo. Scootaloo was a little taken aback, but didn’t let it get to her. Rainbow Dash was a little angry that Rarity would even ask that.
“I’d never hurt Sweetie Belle.” Scootaloo replied, fidgeting and replying before Rainbow Dash could. “I didn’t mean to hurt Diamond Tiara. I only did it cos she was teasing me and Sweetie Belle doesn’t tease me.” she added.
“I thought that’s what you’d say, I just have to take care of my sister.” Rarity replied. “Sorry I doubted you.” she added, nuzzling Scootaloo. Rainbow Dash smiled, suitably appeased.
“We gotta get going, but it was nice seeing you again Rarity.” Star Shine said, smiling at Rarity.
“Yes it has been quite nice. I’d love it if you could stop by some time.” Rarity replied. “I must get back to my shopping anyway.” she added. She gave Scootaloo one last nuzzle and went on her way. “Well that’s one pony convinced.” Star Shine said, watching Rarity leave. “Now we just need...all the others.” he added, sighing.
“First though, we need Twilight.” Rainbow Dash said, heading off in the direction of the library. Star Shine joined her and the two walked side by side. Scootaloo worked her way to the top of Rainbow Dash’s head and flopped down on to it.
“Hey Rainbow…” Scootaloo said nervously, shifting forward a little so she could lean over the front of Rainbow Dash’s face. Rainbow Dash looked up at her questioningly. “Do you think everypony else is thinking like Rarity? Like I’m just some kind of angry pony who’d attack anypony?” she asked. Rainbow Dash shook her head.
“I’m sure that’s not it. She was just worried about her sister.” Rainbow Dash reassured her. “Ain’t that right Shine?” she added, looking across at Star Shine. He smiled back at the pair.
“Yep. Sweetie Belle and Apple Bloom know what you’re really like, and won’t be like that.” Star Shine replied. He had heard differently from Feather Quill but there was no need to repeat what had been said and further upset Scootaloo. It wasn’t even a lie. He was sure that Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle would be alright with Scootaloo. He just couldn’t speak for the rest of the town. He hoped that Feather Quill couldn’t either and that there were some ponies out there who would treat Scootaloo just how they always had. Perhaps that might not have been the best case either seeing as she seemed to generally be treated with mild apathy and was left feeling so despondent and unnoticed she had taken matters into her own hooves in a big way. “And me and Rainbow Dash will always love you of course.” he added, voicing his final thought. As long as Scootaloo felt somepony loved her then she would be fine and would be able to get through anything, even being ostracised by an entire town. They lived away from the town and several feet in the air too. It’s not like they would actually have to deal with anypony unless they wanted to. “Let’s just get to Twilight for now, and we can worry about everypony else when we have to, okay?” he asked, trying to bring the focus of everypony back where it belonged. Rainbow Dash nodded, which almost sent Scootaloo flying, and after Scootaloo readjusted her sitting position, they continued their walk towards the library and Twilight Sparkle.
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Huzzah! New chapter!
And if you hadn't mentioned that it had been cut short I'm not sure I would have noticed. I figured that was where you wanted to cut it off since talking to Twilight would probably take up at least a chapter on its own.
What I'm about to say is long overdue...Rainbow needs her friends. This situation with Scootaloo is becoming too big for her. Yes, she has Star Shine, but things are going to get worse before they get better. Especially, if Diamond Tiara follows through with whatever she has planned with Scootaloo's letter. Especially, if Scootaloo is ostracized by the whole town. These pegasi are going to need all the support they can get.
i loved this chapter it was so sweet and cute
just thinking, twilight could use magic to look into scootaloo's memory and prove her right, and promise she wont look to far. and if she can't then since it was posted in a real pare it mainstream new and twilight could ask for luna's help, because im sure with all the element stuff the princesses owe rainbow and twilight at least one favour.
plus, why not right?
paper*
Does he still say aluminum
Al oo min ee yum
I spell honor without a U to make it easier for the Americans and spell checker..it annoys me that every time i spell it it is red lined and I am told it is wrong....so annoying
3281064 I will reccord me saying aluminum and send it via pm to you
another touching chapter, i am rather torn right now though, I don't want the story to end but at the same time i can't wait to see how this all turns out, i really want to know what the town people would think once they learn the truth and reflect on the way they have treated poor scoots. As well as what Diamond tiara might face if all her careful plans fall through, and backfire on her.
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He's right, a good majority of words spell checker will mark as wrong even if you do spell them correctly, honour being one of them.
3281486 Thanks for backing me up Crystal Shard
Everybody else sees "muahaha evil schemes!", while I see "publicly admitted to tresspassing in the home of somepony with whom she just had a very public conflict"
Stupid move on her part. Now if she does ANYTHING with that note she's effectively confessed to burglary with malice aforethought. Not that laws actually exist in these stories, but you know...
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I did actually add some more exposition so it wasn't too short. I was kinda planning to have the Twilight thing in but when I realised I couldn't, added some stuff. It usually works just fine for me actually and things end up better than expected
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Aye she does need her friends. Shit's gonna go down. She'll have her friends
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That it was, as are most chapters
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I'm not too sure about that one but it would be an interesting place to go. I actually did want a random reason to write Luna in at some point which is where the stars blinking at Star Shine came from.
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Ahh I don't care about the red line when I know I'm right. It's English dammit. Although I've never had much of a problem with spellchecker calling me out on words with u. Lets test this. Honour. Okay it came up red. Huh. Some do, some don't.
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I can confirm I do at least. I don't understand how people can pronounce it "A-Loom-E-Num"
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Even when it's all done I have some ideas for other stories I can do, so we're all good. I think after 140,000+ words we're due a conclusion
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Really the whole law in Equestria thing is a little interesting. I don't think I've ever seen some kind of Police Pony. It has been said though that the castle has dungeons and there are the royal guards, but I don't know if they actually do anything with crime. It's kinda hard to imagine crime exists in a land where the main driving force is love and unity.
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Yet we know ponies don't think prison or banishment are absurd punishments, which tells us quite a bit about their punitive system. We can surmise that there's a strong focus on treatment and rehabilitation, but what we know is enough to show that there's a method for handling criminals.
If nothing else, DT would be quickly heading for a "Crimes Against Harmony" charge.
But no, I meant that in most fiction the law never seems to exist when it would be useful. Probably for the same reason that Celestia is always missing or incapacitated; otherwise the problem would be resolved without an exciting story.
3283487 Regarding the spell checker informing one that the spelling of 'honour' is wrong, I just ignore it, and change the language back to Canadian English, or, barring that, UK English. Usually, it's because the site and/or word processing program has decided that since I am on the continent of North America, I must therefore be in the USA. 'Tis truly irritating, especially when the friendly people to the south of my fine county inform me that I have spelt 'colour' or 'theatre' wrong.
pls don't be mad at all the Americans trust me when i say big changes are brewing texas almost left after the last election so maybe if it happens again we can count on Canadian help.
MOAR!
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I can defend myself in this case though 
Or I can't. I actually wrote a whole paragraph as to why nopony is calling for some kind of law here, but realised if I posted it, it would probably have been spoilers 
I'll try and work it into the story. If it helps then Rainbow Dash, Star Shine, and Scootaloo are totally calling her out on her breaking and entering and the fact she was in the house when they weren't.
"Crimes Against Harmony" is something that needs to exist
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I didn't realise Canadian English was an option. I love Canadia in all it's forms. I just ignore it if it's something I know I've spelled right. Spellchecker calls me out on a lot of things that aren't actually mistakes. Especially the Google one which tells me Star Shine is all one word.
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Nah I ain't mad at Americans. You guys are the largest part of my readership. I don't have any problem with America, I'm just pedantic when it comes to some things
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Coming soon to a fanfiction site near you
3285523 Canadian English tends to follow the British spelling more then the American spelling. However, it has a very strong French influence in some parts, but this is mostly reserved to speech.
And no matter how many times we tell them, some Americans remain under the impression that we pronounce 'about' as if we have a thick Scottish accent. 
Ah well, you can't have everything. 
3283487 if it makes it interesting and you wanted an other excuse to write Luna in there you go.
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Well I'll have to apologise because I have a firm belief that you all pronounce it "aboot". It's my headcanon now. Although I have heard plenty of Canadians and none of them actually pronounce it like that, so I do know it's not the case
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If anything I'm now too good at that, as nothing short of her demise will be accepted as an end. I also don't like how I came up with it all, mostly in the back of my mind, implying that secretly I'm a massive, massive cunt