Big Sister Rainbow

by Nova Force

Epilogue: Dear Princess Celestia

Dear Princess Celestia,

Instead of learning about the magic of friendship, I learned about the magic of sisterhood.

I assure you that this wasn’t easy for me. To be honest, I never really thought about having a sister before, even though I’m the only one of my friends besides Fluttershy who doesn’t have a sibling. This hasn’t bothered me, though, because that’s just the way it’s always been. My guess is that I’ve always spent my free time daydreaming about being a Wonderbolt. This past weekend, however, I got the opportunity to think differently.

While we don’t share the same parents, I’m happy to tell you that Scootaloo is my new little sister! Apparently, the little squirt has looked up to me for some time now. We’ve always been friends, but I took her friendship for granted. For whatever reason, I just couldn’t see how much she thought of me a sister. I was very flattered, for sure, but I was also nervous. Sisterhood is something I have no experience in whatsoever. Being a loyal friend is one thing, but the kind of connection sisters have goes deeper than that.

This leads me to a confession I have to make. Scootaloo actually invited me to be her big sister for this year’s Sisterhooves Social. I told her “yes,” but as soon as an invitation to train with the Wonderbolts came my way, I accepted that one too! I later canceled on Scootaloo and instead went with the Wonderbolts. Deep down I felt guilty about my decision, but it wasn’t until Twilight showed me what I had done when I realized just how badly I messed up. I must say, I really have a true friend in Twilight. Without her, I probably would have forever damaged my relationship with Scootaloo, if not ended it altogether. I feel so lucky and grateful that she is even giving me a second chance.

Perhaps most importantly, I now understand that we are all searching for a feeling of connectedness. Everypony wants to feel like he or she belongs to something. I abandoned Scootaloo and the Sisterhooves Social because I was searching for that connectedness with the Wonderbolts. I looked up to them the same way Scootaloo did to me. So many of the actions we take in life represent our pursuit of this bond with each other. If we can be aware of our need for closeness, we can save ourselves a lot of heartache because sometimes the things that we think will bring us that sense of belonging can actually leave us penniless, isolated, and unhappy.

From now on, I will go forward each day understanding the importance of closeness. Whether it’s helping out at summer flight camp, enjoying Granny Smith’s cider with my friends, or spending sister-time with Scootaloo, I will be aware and thankful for the bonds I have.

I’d love to write more, but I have to get going. Today I’m giving Scootaloo her first flying lesson!

Respectfully yours,

Rainbow Dash

Comments

[walters host]

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This fic was phenomenal. Loved every minute. Well done old chap.

[TEK101]

Good job, Rainbow Dash! Your closer to living happily, and making all of your friends happy, than before.
This was a great fic.

[food food food]

Went through an entire fic and still have a 100% approval rating.
Not bad.

[Nova Force]

2067314 I really appreciate you taking the time to read it!

[JoeChacho]

I am extremely late in reading this piece of work and I must say it was an extravagant read i loved it in its entirety. Made me tear up a few times and that's how i know it was really good

[Nova Force]

2302411 Thank you so much for reading!

[Chiruno]

Its always nice to have such a morning read.
<3 'nuff said

[North Bound]

So well written and true to the mlp mission, I swear this could easily pass as a regular episode.

Keep it up!

[Nova Force]

2764311 I'm sorry, but I had to delete your last comment. It gave away a pivotal story moment! I screen cap'd it before I did, though. You're not the first to charge me with being cheesy and creating the impossible. I appreciate your thoughtful feedback and readership!

[Nova Force]

3309365 Yikes! Thank you for catching these and thank you for reading!

[Matt11]

i read this along time ago and forgot to comment. eny way it was good made me cry a few time but i honesly wish ther was a seqal to this

[Nova Force]

3327923 Thank you for reading! A sequel could happen!

[TheMyth]

Now this one good story

[Nova Force]

3812132 Thank you for reading it!

[Serbian Dash]

Just too adorable. Added to favourites!

[Nova Force]

3966742 Thank you so much!

[LeopardCay]

5329691 Or I could use a blender.... then feed it to my cats. Also.... welcome to hell. (Don't ask.)

[fluttershy122212]

Who disliked this they need to be punished

[Nova Force]

5629514 You can't please everyone.

[Blast]

Scootaloo learning to fly...