Rainbow Dash sees a lonely filly in the street. It is an orange pegasus pony with a curling purple mane. The 14 year old mare decides to adopt what looks like a 9 year girl. This orange pegasus has an injured wing and is living what seemed like a cardboard box. Rainbow brings the little filly to grow as cool as herself. This story is about the relationship of Rainbow and Scootaloo as sisters and how they came to be sisters. In chapter five, there is an extra two thousand words because I wanted to introduce the new story I want to write about. I decided to use a published story to preview an upcoming story. This story was to preview the new story. This story and the other story aren't going to be related. Voleur was the criminal, but for the original story's sake, he was arrested and put in jail. The new story is going to be about Voleur and Twilight, while this will still focus on Rainbow and Scootaloo.
As Rainbow Dash was soaring the sky, she felt the breeze from the clouds that she didn't clean up. Rainbow knew that if she didn't fix it, all of Ponville would start to complain that the Pegasus can't get their jobs done. She then bolted to them, knocking them out in a mere three seconds, a tiny bit longer than she was used to. Then she noticed a storm cloud raining directly above a little Pegasus filly. Rainbow flew over to the cloud and cleared it. She then looked at the kid, but the kid stood up and trotted off. Rainbow knew that little filly, but not her name. Rainbow knew that she was the leader of her fan club. She also knew that her parents died in a horrific accident, and she had to live with her very sick uncle. On her fourth birthday, her uncle died at the dinner table. Ever since, the filly had to live on her own. She'd feed herself, bathe herself, and house herself. Her house was, however, an insignificant cardboard box. How in Celestia is that supposed to help her, she thought. Rainbow thought again for a moment, then she just glided home. When she got there, the memories of that little girl started to frighten her. What if the girl dies from, starvation.... or worse! That little girl seemed to have everything under control. The next morning, she made herself breakfast and started off for Ponyville. Rainbow Dash flew to Sweet Apple Acres, for which she promised Applejack to do. As she came over there, Applejack trotted up next to her.
"Howdy Rainbow, thanks fer coming," said the eager, country pony.
"What did you need Applejack," asked Rainbow.
"I just needed yer help to buck sum apples," replied Applejack. Out of all the things she could need, and that was all?
"That's it," asked Rainbow again.
"Eeeeyup," said Big Mac from behind an apple tree, and with that Rainbow began. Her job was to buck the apples into the barrels, nothing more. It took them only two hours to buck all the apples, and Rainbow started off for Ponyville again.
"Thank yer kindly, Rainbow," said Applejack. She then returned to the barn with the crates of apples. Rainbow was living the dream, as she did yesterday. She then realized that during this time, this is where she met that little girl. She ought to go and find her. After a few minutes of continuous searching, she gave up and flew to Sugarcube Corner. There, she found herself in the middle of the workaholic side of Pinkie. She was diving from the kitchen to the desk and vice versa. Pinkie had to make dozens of those scrumptious desserts, for the town of Ponyville was hungry. She was getting extremely tired and breathless at the moment. When she finally came to the front desk, Rainbow greeted her.
"Good morning Rainbow, how are you doing right now," pondered the overworked pink pony. Every now and then, Rainbow would hear an intense breath of air.
"Ugh, nothing has changed my good mood so far, so yeah I'm pretty good," stated Rainbow.
"That's good to hear. Hey, while I still gotcha here, would you help me make some treats," asked the pertinacious party pony.
"You know, for the thousandth time, I am bad at baking," replied Rainbow.
"Don't worry, there is a cookbook and measurements and everything. Just follow the instructions and you'll do just fine," responded Pinkie. Rainbow thought, well, why not, and went into the kitchen. The worst that could happen is Rainbow will burn down the whole kitchen, right? Just as Pinkie said, there are measurements on all utensils and cups. The cookbook easy to read, so she got started. With Rainbow on board, the madness started to relieve. Everything went accordingly and precise. After a few hours, Pinkie thanked Rainbow for her help and she flew off. Now it's noon....no sign of the kid. Maybe just maybe, she thought, that she'd be in the library or the boutique, so she went to both. The girl was at neither places, but Rainbow thought to help out Rarity and Twilight. When she was done, it was four o'clock.... still no sign of the girl. Rainbow decided it was hopeless and flew off. While she was flying, she noticed the little girl. She had been looking for what? Eight hours, and then the kid shows up? Rainbow, who was feeling concerned, irritated, and excited, decided to fly over to her.
"Hey kid...whatcha doing," asked Rainbow. After a long and dramatic pause, the girl finally spoke.
"......Nothing......".
"Well you gotta be doing something."
"Well now, I am hoping that you'd leave me alone.....Rainbow Dash," said the little girl. Rainbow knew she was famous, but she didn't think the girl knew her name.
"Whatcha got there?" The girl plainly ignored that question. Replying that your house is really in the palms of your hands, not gonna happen. "Interesting....um.... hey kid.... want to stay at my place for a bit?"
"I'm to much for you," she said.
"No you're not, you'll fit in just fine," stated Rainbow.
"Are you sure." At that moment, she knew that the little girl wanted to come.
"Yeah, of course. By the way, name?"
"Um....call me Scootaloo." responded the girl.
"Okay, Scootaloo... let's go." In Scootaloo's mind, she was never invited to someone's house before. Rainbow lifted Scootaloo onto her back, started to do some stretches and flew up. When they got to her house, Scootaloo stepped in and sat down quietly, not moving an inch. "Scootaloo? Are you paranoid of a house," Rainbow immediately regretted it. Scootaloo looked up and almost cried. "I am so sorry, wrong thing to say," said Rainbow. No response. She just sat there and said nor did anything. "So Scootaloo, let me show you your room," whispered Rainbow. My own room, Scootaloo thought, and I am only nine. Rainbow pointed towards the door of Scootaloo's room. When she opened the door, the room was moderately small but still big enough for her to sleep in. Rainbow then lead Scootaloo to her room. Rainbow's room was bigger by a couple feet on every wall. "If you need me at all. just knock on the door," and with that Rainbow closed the door and went asleep. Scootaloo decided it was about the right to go to bed herself. She trotted to her room, opened the door, turned off the light, and jumped in bed and fell asleep. The next morning, she awoke to a amazing aroma. She opened the door, and saw Rainbow in the kitchen handling a pan. "I can cook, but I can't bake," joked Rainbow. Scootaloo laughed alongside her, also thinking about her living in her heroine's house. "Hey Scootaloo, better eat up. The foods getting cold." Getting cold, Scootaloo's breakfast usually always cold. On the table, laid a delicious omelet. Scootaloo paitently sat there and ate. When she was done, Rainbow sat down at the table. "What? Are you afraid of me," Rainbow remembered asking the question and almost making Scootaloo cry, but this time she laughed. Scootaloo then went and sat down on the couch, same as yesterday, not making a sound or movement. The thing with the quietness and shyness was bugging Rainbow. She didn't want the little champ to be bored to death. Then Scootaloo finally spoke.
"Um," and nothing. Rainbow sat there in an awkward silence. She hated to have to sit through one. Then, Rainbow finally broke it.
"Hey champ, what gotcha down... or in our case, UP," boasted Rainbow. The joke was enough to make Scootaloo laugh. Rainbow decided to cool down on the jokes or the kid might think else of her. "So champ, whatcha wanna do, play cards or video games, watch TV, eat cupcakes... you name it," said Rainbow.
"Um," is all she could say again. Rainbow then turned got up, and trotted to turn on the TV.
"Here's the remote. You can scroll through channels on it," stated Rainbow.
"Um." Not again, Rainbow thought, until "thanks." Finally she spoke something other than um. "Rainbow, how do you use this thing," A full sentence? Rainbow was now excited.
"Just, give it to me," said Dash. Scootaloo started to think that Rainbow didn't like her. Rainbow pressed the "POWER" button, and the TV turned on. She flipped it to a channel that Scootaloo might like and sat down. Scootaloo just stared at the TV blankly as the cartoons on the screen were fighting. Eventually, one of the cartoons pulled a string, and an anvil fell on the other. It was more then enough to grab her attention. She watched as the two were battling it out. Rainbow, then, got up and trotted out the door, hoping the TV will distract her all day. Since today was Sunday, there was no school. She knew that the girl goes to school, so she didn't have to worry about that. Rainbow, oddly enough, felt something in her chest that she hasn't felt before. It never appealed to her that she could feel this way for anyone, especially her number one fan. Even though it was bound to happen. However, she didn't even feel it like that for her friends. Then she had, however, an idea that would change her and Scootaloo's relationship forever. Scootaloo, back at the house, got tired of the TV and turned it off. For a few hours, she stood blankly. She always wondered how it would feel to be bored. She now realized that it isn't fun. Rainbow then came home with some papers, and Scootaloo jerked her head to the left to find out what they were. "Hey champ," greeted Rainbow.
"Wh....what are those Miss Rainbow." Miss? Why was she all of the sudden calling her Miss?
"These are some important papers, that I want and need to keep," replied Rainbow.
"What are they Rainbow?" She was on the edge of the couch. The pain in her stomach now turned from fear to anxiety.
"They are... your adoption papers." Scootaloo's heart sank. Rainbow gave her up in a heartbeat. She wanted her to leave right now. Scootaloo just couldn't believe it. In this case, she was confused if Rainbow was helping her or getting rid of her.
"Wh..who signed them, Rainbow Dash," asked Scootaloo. Rainbow came over and hugged her. Tears started to fill up both their eyes.
"Wh...what did you say," asked Scootaloo. That one little itty, bitty word changed her perspective on Rainbow. She turned from an all out selfish, atheltic pony who cared only for herself. Now she is a selfish, athletic pony who cares for someone else than herself. Scootaloo was so happy that she could die.
"I said little sis," replied Rainbow. That made Scootaloo hug tighter, because she had the nerve on repeating it to her. Having a sister is like having a mother, in Scootaloo's terms. Rainbow seemed awfully proud to of made Scootaloo this happy. She mainly did it for her and Scootaloo's sake. When she was flying out and felt that strange feeling, she realized that it was two things......love and respect. Scootaloo embarrassed herself and just sat there hugging Rainbow Dash for a couple of minutes. The whole incident was a big moment for both of their lives. Rainbow learned how to love, and Scootaloo got a sister. Rainbow's idea now became a reality. The new reality had made them newly found sisters. When they were done, Scootaloo trotted off into her room. She jumped for joy, for that the room she was in...actually belonged to her now. Rainbow then walked to her room and put the adoption papers into a drawer. When she came out, she just sat down on the couch and watched TV. For a couple of minutes, she just sat there and thought. She thought about how dramatic Rarity and her sister's relationship is, coming from the most dramatic ponies in town. Rainbow also thought about how close Applejack is to Applebloom. Their relationship is like crust and the filling, coming from Applejack herself. She finally thought about the adventures and arguments she'll have with Scootaloo. Even though Scootaloo is normally quiet, Fluttershy is also quiet, but boy has she seen Fluttershy throw some serious tantrums.
"Hey Rainbow....I can't believe you did that," said Scootaloo as she walked out of her room. Rainbow looked up at her and smiled, symbolizing that she meant it. Scootaloo then sat next to Rainbow and watched TV. Rainbow was surprised that Scootaloo was suddenly interested in TV. Some time passed and Scootaloo was becoming tired. She proceeded to awkwardly put her head on Rainbow's chest. Within a few minutes, Scootaloo was fast asleep. Rainbow looked at Scootaloo in amazement. She was really beginning to open up. When Scootaloo woke up a few hours later, she noticed that she was still on Rainbow's chest. During the hours of Scootaloo's slumber, Rainbow just kept on thinking. Then when Scootaloo woke up, Rainbow just stopped thinking and was rushed back into reality. This twisted reality that they live in. She cared enough to not move me, Scootaloo thought when she awoke. Rainbow then got up and started to trot outside. "Hey Rainbow, where are you going," she asked.
"Oh....I am taking my afternoon soar across town. See you later Scootaloo," responded the rainbow pony. Rainbow realized that Scootaloo had to go to school tomorrow, but she probably already knows that. Now Scootaloo was alone, once again. She decided to go to the couch and sit down. She turned on the TV and watched it for a couple of hours. For the first time, since she's been there, she actually felt relaxed and comfy. She then started to stink. She smelled herself and noticed she needed a shower now! She got up to go and take a shower. She is used to taking showers by herself, but uncomfortable taking one in another pony's house. When she was finished, she walked into the living. There, she was greeted by Rainbow. "Hey sis, did you take a shower," she questioned.
"Um....please don't be mad at me, I was just dirty and I needed a quick one," responded Scootaloo.
"Be mad? Ha! I don't care if you take a million showers! The one you took was yours anyways," stated Dash.
"Really. It's mine," asked Scootaloo.
"Yes it is," she replied. After that, Rainbow decided to show Scootaloo how to work the PBOX. The PBOX was the video game system she noticed when she first arrived there. Scootaloo was a quick learner on which buttons did what and what the different kinds of games are. She then decided to play the PBOX for the first time. The first game she played instantly became her favorite, Hooves of War. She played that game for hours. Rainbow then saw how good she became, so she challenged her to a match. In the end, Rainbow did win, but she wasn't a sore winner about it.Scootaloo wasn't a sore loser either. The two hugged for Rainbow's victory. "Hey little sis," requested Rainbow.
"Yeah."
"Good game."
"Yeah, congrats on your victory."
"Thanks..... Scootaloo, I am impressed on your attitude about it," said Rainbow. Scootaloo was in complete puzzlement and excitement. She impressed her hero, but she impressed her on her attitude?
"Scootaloo, it's getting dark. Don't you think you ought to go to bed," asked Rainbow.
"Yeah you're right. Night," agreed Scootaloo.
"Night," Rainbow said back. While Scootaloo is going to bed, Rainbow continued to play the game to be better at it. After an hour, Rainbow turned off the game and went to bed. In the morning, she got up and started making toast. Scootaloo also got up early, in preparation for school that day. She ate her breakfast awfully quick and flew off. At school, every filly in the class started to stare at her. They've never seen Scootaloo this clean in a while.
"Scootaloo! You're sparkly," exclaimed one classmate.
"Wow! Scootaloo," screamed another. Scootaloo sat down and started to work. Cheerilee, that day was teaching fractions to the kids. Fractions always stumbled Scootaloo, because she didn't understand why one number needs to be balancing on top of another number. She listened to the Cheerilee the whole day, however, and understood everything. By lunch, she knew everything about fractions. It made her feel good that she actually wasn't tired enough to fall asleep. She sat down next to Sweetiebelle and Applebloom at the lunch table.
"Hey Scootaloo," greeted Sweetiebelle. She always had that look on her face that made Scootaloo smile.
"Yeah, hey Scootaloo," said Applebloom. Applebloom was so comforting and welcoming, like Applejack.
"Hey girls. How was your weekends," pondered Scootaloo.
"Mine was the same as always, helping Rarity with her clothes," replied Sweetiebelle.
"I got to harvest the apples with Applejack and Big Mac," responded Applebloom.
"How was your weekend Scootaloo," asked Sweetiebelle. She did not want to tell them about Rainbow Dash. She knew that they'd immediately tell everypony in town.
"It was....fine. Thanks for asking. Anyways, hey Sweetiebelle and Applebloom, after school, wanna go and do some crusading," questioned Scootaloo, in attempt to change the subject.
"OF COURSE," yelled the two. For the rest of school, Scootaloo, Applebloom, and Sweetiebelle payed attention really hard to understand the lesson, ignoring Diamondtiara's and Silverspoon's snide remarks. After school, Applebloom, Scootaloo, and Sweetiebelle did just that. They loved to crusade and experiment with different hobbies, even the strangest ones they would try. They were doing everything from dancing to skydiving, except the thing that they were good at. Rainbow Dash, who totally forgot to check up on Scootaloo, went down to Ponyville to make sure she was safe. Flying down there, she started to feel overprotective of her sister. Rainbow didn't care, she'll loosen up later. She stopped Scootaloo before she was about to jump off and paraglide. Applebloom and Sweetiebelle, looking blank as ever, just stopped and stared at the athletic pony.
"Scootaloo! I forgot to make sure you are safe. Please forgive me," pleaded Rainbow.
"I'm okay Rainbow, don't worry," she forgave Rainbow.
"Ugh....Scootaloo....why are ya talking to Rainbow Dash like ya know her," investigated Applebloom. She was on the verge of confession. Scootaloo knew if she told them, they'll keep bothering her about it, but Rainbow stepped right in. She was proud to have a sister, so she wasn't afraid to tell them herself.
"You didn't know," asked Rainbow.
"Didn't know what," replied Sweetiebelle. Scootaloo was biting her lips.
"That I adopted Scootaloo as my little sister," responded Rainbow. Scootaloo knew what was going to happen next. They were going to freak out and stare at them for a few minutes.
"WWWHHHAAAATTTT," shrieked the two fillies. There goes the first expectation. The second one never happened, because they just sat there whispering to each others' ears.
"Yeah it's true, I adopted her, but not out of guilt....but out of love," charmed Rainbow. The two never expected Rainbow to do something as sweet or sappy as this or even admit this. Then Scootaloo went over and hugged her big sister. As Applebloom and Sweetiebelle aww'd, Rainbow flew off with Scootaloo to the house. When they got there, Rainbow sat down on the couch and Scootaloo went to her room, like always. While Rainbow was watching TV, she saw s commercial for the Sisterhooves Social in a week. Rainbow started to think that will make her and Scootaloo that much closer as sisters. It'd be awkward for her and Scootaloo to be that much closer. Rainbow didn't want to tell Scootaloo until she was done with her homework. Half an hour later, Scootaloo came and sat down on the couch. She saw Rainbow with the excited expression on her face.
"What's got you so happy," she asked.
"It's the Sisterhooves Social in Sweet Apple Acres, if you and me join, we could win the trophy," responded the eager pony.
"Awesome, when is it," she asked again.
"Next week," replied Rainbow.
"Sounds good, can't wait," ended Scootaloo. She trotted out the door, for the Rainbow Dash fan club meeting was today. As eager as she was, she mustn't tell the other fan members about the adoption. She then remembered that Applebloom and Sweetiebelle know, and they could've told the other members. Then again, they aren't in it, so they can't mention it, right? When she got there, nopony seemed to be acting any different than usual. They all were calm and positive, as usual. The rest of the meeting went on accordingly until,
"Hey Scootaloo, how does it feel being related to Rainbow," pondered a member. Scootaloo froze up in place. She couldn't talk, move, or blink. She was just frozen and shivering. The other members were whispering to each other about it. Some of them were concerned on Scootaloo's sake and reputation. Then, some of the members noticed that she was all tensed up. She just simply stepped outside and flew away before the meeting was over. She cried all the way home, from the fan club to the house. The guy that asked the question, was given the evil eye by the whole club and he was kicked out for a week, for hurting another member's feelings. At the house, Rainbow noticed how sad Scootaloo appeared and she couldn't stand for this.
"Scootaloo....are you okay," she whispered.
"(sniff) I am now," thanked Scootaloo.
"What was wrong, why were you crying," she asked.
"The ponies from the fan club now know that we're sisters," she responded.
"Why is that so bad," Rainbow questioned her.
"Because now, ponies are going to bother us for a while, and I want my privacy," whimpered Scootaloo.
"Just because you and me are sisters, and ponies will bother us....I still love you," replied Rainbow. Was that the right thing to say? I guess so, she thought.
"Thanks Rainbow...love you too," acknowledged Scootaloo. The next morning wasn't as bad as she thought. It was a normal just another normal day in Ponyville. All the ponies knew by now, but they still didn't bother her nor Rainbow. Diamondtiara, still made snide remarks about her, but she didn't mind. Cheerilee congratulated Scootaloo on her adoption. That made her blush a bit. Sweetiebelle and Applebloom were talking about it when she entered. She wanted to join in, because now all three Cutie Mark Crusaders have a sister to love and play with.
As they were talking, Cheerilee decided to but in. She demanded them to pay attention to the board, and not to themselves. The three just sat there, thinking about all the things they could do with their sisters. Then Scootaloo remembered that the Sisterhooves Social was coming up in a few days. She just couldn't wait to win that trophy for them to enjoy together as sisters. She then thought about Rainbow a bit more. Why was she so interested in doing the Sisterhooves Social? Was it the trophy or something else? These questions pondered through Scootaloo's head for a couple of minutes. She could just want to spend time with me, she thought. She'd never expect that Rainbow would be entering the Sisterhooves Social just to hang with her little champ. Then, Cheerilee picked on Twist to answer a question.
"Twist, what is one half times two thirds equal," she asked.
"That's easy, Miss Cheerilee. The answer is obviously two sixths," she replied.
"I was looking for one third, but two sixths is equal to one third. Good job Twist," stated Cheerilee. She then returned to the board for another lesson. The CMC were all dying of anxiety, both inside and out. They just couldn't wait to spend time with their sisters, especially the other two. Applebloom and Sweetiebelle wanted to see how good Rainbow and Scootaloo would work together as a team. Scootaloo's anxiety, though, was mixed in with fear. She thought about Rainbow's reputation as a winner. She didn't want to embarrass Rainbow in front of her other fans. Scootaloo just hoped that everything would turn out all right and that they'll win. Rainbow is an atheltic pony, after all. She'll do just fine with Rainbow by her side.When school was over, the tired Cutie Mark Crusaders went off their seperated ways, but to be rejoined tomorrow. Scootaloo repeatedly flapped her wings in preparation for liftoff. She then lifted up and dashed towards the house, expecting nothing different. At the house, she didn't see Rainbow anywhere in sight. She searched throughout the house to find her. Where could've she gone at this time of day? While searching for her, Scootaloo spotted a note that was placed on the coffee table, with her name on the top of it.
The wee note was written in black ink. It read,
Dear Scootaloo,
I went off to Canterlot with Applejack and Rarity and all them. We had to go leave for some important business that needs to be taken care of. Before I left, I went shopping and bought some more food and drinks. You know how to work the PBOX and TV, so don't worry about those. I might not return in time for the Sisterhooves Social, but don't be to down. When I return, I promise that we'll have some good, old fun.
XOXO,
Your big sister.
She was alarmed that something was more important to Rainbow than the Sisterhooves Social. What could it be though? Could she have gone off to a Wonderbolts meeting? Was she helping the Princess with something important? These questions and more raced through Scootaloo's mind for hours. How could Rainbow not told her in the first place. In the meantime however, she decided to make herself dinner and give herself a shower. After the shower, she dried off and went to the living room, like she did the first time. Fully dry, she sat down on the couch and watched TV. She was instantly getting bored and excited every now and then.. She didn't even know why she was either. Was it the fact that Rainbow was gone, or was it the fact that she was still hungry? She decided to go and fetch a snack out of the cupboard. She sat down and started to chew it down. However, it wasn't enough to satisfy her loneliness. She then thought, the cure to being alone is having people over....duh. She locked the door on her way out and glided down to Ponyville. She immediately stopped by Sweet Apple Acres to invite Applebloom. She happily accepted it and trotted to the barn to help Granny Smith with some apple pies. Scootaloo then trotted over to Carousel Boutique and invited Sweetiebelle. She also happily accepted the invite and came with her. Scootaloo was overwhelmed by Sweetiebelle and Applebloom's quick responses. She knew that they'd say yes, but not so quickly.
"So Scootaloo, what's on your mind," asked Sweetiebelle. The only thing on her mind was the Sisterhooves Social and Rainbow Dash.
"Oh..uh..nothing," was all she could say.
"Well i guess that's good to hear."
"Hey girls, who here else is hungry," said Scootaloo, nervously to change the subject.
"I ain't. I ate a few apples before ya got to th' barn," stated Applebloom.
"Yeah, I had some snacks from the pantry at my house," responded Sweetiebelle. Scootaloo was worried because she ran out of stuff to talk about. She didn't want to bore them to death. She didn't think she was that boring. Was she? On their way to Scootaloo's, they stopped by the library to see if Twilight Sparkle would do a spell for the other two to float on clouds.
"Are you sure, you two," she asked.
"We're as sure as a fresh apple," spoke Applebloom. Sweetiebelle just sat there, watching Twilight charge up her horn. For someone with that magical ability and at that age, she felt overwhelmed and inspired. She didn't think that Twilight would instantly become her hero. Twilight then shot the spell to the eager little fillies. They knew that they could now walk on clouds for a few days, but they didn't really feel any different.
"Thanks Twilight," and with that, the three troublemakers went off. While Scootaloo was carrying the two to her house, Sweetiebelle and Applebloom were having an argument on who'll get their cutie mark first.
"I'm gonna get mine in dancing," argued Sweetiebelle.
"Nah-uh. You stink at dancing," exclaimed Applebloom.
"Nah-uh."
"Ya-huh."
"NAH-UH," Sweetiebelle's voice was getting louder.
"YA-HUH," shrieked Applebloom. Her voice was now even louder than Sweetiebelle's. Scootaloo was actually secretly laughing at the two, for they don't need to fight over cutie marks. They do that everyday, she now realized. When she finally got to the house and opened the door, the other two just went at it even more. While the two were bickering, she decided to but in and have some fun.
"Both of you quit arguing, sheesh. Besides you're both wrong, because I'll get mine first," stated the devilish orange filly. She wanted to see how the other two would respond to such an insult.
"Why are you so confident that you'll get yours first, and what are you so good at, Scoooalooo," rudely asked Sweetiebelle.
"Something that you're not good at," joked Scootaloo. Applebloom and Sweetiebelle were furious, throwing tantrums and screaming at each other. This was the most hilarious and embarrassing scene that the young Pegasus has seen all day. It hasn't been this funny in their relationship, since....ever! Eventually, the stubborn Sweetiebelle and annoyed Applebloom got the joke and moved on. Then the CMC started to play video games, but after a hour of agonizing losing, Sweetiebelle just threw the controller and gave up. She kept complaining that they were cheating and that her controller was broken and that the game was childish and a bunch of other excuses, strangely resembling Rarity. She walked over to the couch and sat down for a quick nap. After a few minutes of mind-numbing noises, she miraculously fell asleep. Applebloom and Scootaloo just continued playing, what they thought, the best game ever, strangely resembling Applejack and Rainbow in their competitive ways. Applebloom caught on to it very quick, and then gave a quick smirk.
"Hey Applebloom, why are you making that stupid face," inquired Scootaloo.
"Oh...it's nothing... and hey! This is my only face. It's not like I can switch faces," she strangely replied.
"Exactly," came from that smart-mouth Scootaloo. It offended Applebloom so much, that she tackled Scootaloo to the chair. Sweetiebelle was still fast asleep.
"Take that back!"
"What if I don't wanna," she replied.
"I'll make you then," that was more than enough to convince Scootaloo to apologize and give Applebloom a hug. Sweetiebelle is still taking her unbreakable, unwakeable sleep. The two younger fillies just laughed it off and continued with their lives. In the meantime, Rainbow is at a conference with the other girls.
"Greetings Twilight and her friends. You are wondering why I summoned you here in Canterlot," which was on everypony's mind. She continued,"....Well there has been a robbery reported in Fillydelphia," everypony gasped,".... we need two of you to go to Fillydelphia and investigate on what's happening. Also, before you leave, there has been another one reported. The robbery was reported in, dare I say it, in Ponyville," once again everypony gasped. Robbery hasn't been committed in years. It would be super unlikely that two would happen so close to each other.
"But Princess, how come none of us heard about it," asked Twilight.
"Because, my faithful student, the robbery wasn't reported to the media, so that innocent, civilized ponies wouldn't panic and flee the poor town," she responded. Applejack, Rarity, and especially Rainbow were afraid that their sisters might of been attacked or stolen... or worse in the burglary. "That is why I need the rest of you to go back to Ponyville and stop the burglar from anymore robberies. Do I make myself clear," demanded the Princess. They all agreed that she was clear and went down the hall. They stood there and discussed on who'll go to Fillydelphia and who'll go back to Ponyville.
"I need to go back and protect my little sister. She is the most precious gem that I own after all," stated Rarity.
"Yeah me to, I can't lose my little apple," agreed Applejack. Rainbow thought how cool it would've been to go to Fillydelphia before Rarity and Applejack spoke about their sisters. Now all she wanted to do is protect Scootaloo.
"Yeah me three. Losing my little champ, is like losing a race I intended to win," finally decided Rainbow. With those three back home in Ponyville, who else was going to come with them? But obviously one pony was about to ask to stay in her comfy hometown and not go to an unvisited city.
"Um...if it isn't too much trouble, can I stay in Ponyville? I heard that Fillydelphia is really big and that you could get lost easily. Plus, I have to watch over my little animals, or they will get injured, so can I," quietly asked Fluttershy.
"Of course Fluttershy. It'll be some much fun with me and Twilight. We get to see the Hooveden and Friendship Hospital and the Fillydelphia City Hall and and," Pinkie was cut off, by Twilight.
"Okay, so me and Pinkie are going to Fillydelphia and the rest of you are staying in Ponyville? Ai if yes, Neigh for no," announced Twilight.
"AI," agreed everypony. The teams went their ways. Just as agreed, Twilight and Pinkie went on the next train to Fillydelphia, while Fluttershy, Rainbow, Applejack, and Rarity started off to home in the train they just got on. The whole ride home, the three big sisters thought about what they're going to say to their little apple, gem, and champion. They were discussing that it'd be the best for them to know about it. Secretly to herself, Rainbow thought about what to say to Scootaloo, and she finally played it out. She always thought that she would run away, but this time, she just hoped to Luna that Scootaloo wasn't going to overreact and run away.
As the group arrived home, the town was as usual as it normally is. Princess Celestia was right, Rainbow thought; the police didn't alert it to the media. She walked about Ponyville to the crime scene of the robbery. The reason nopony noticed the crime scene, however, is also because the crime scene is at the outskirts of Ponyville. Not many ponies visited the outside parts of Ponyville usually. The four went to the police officer and asked him questions like, what was stolen? How much was stolen? And,who did it? The police officer just looked at them blankly and said,
"We don't know who the robber is, that's your job. Bits were stolen. Approximately four thousand bits were stolen. And the crime scene is right here, at the bank,". The old Ponyville bank was an old, rich bank that many ponies depended on for bits. The crime scene, however, was indeed the old bank that not many ponies remembered about. It was broken down, but still operating. It was colored white on the roof and walls, and the inside was a metallic gray.
"Well, it must've been stolen because lots of ponies forgot about it and it is in shatters," stated Rarity. The idea sunk into everypony's head for a bit. It actually would make sense to steal from here.
"Yea, ya must be correct. The security for this place is awful. There ain't even a guard outside or nothing," agreed Applejack. Rainbow then stepped inside to check it out. The crime scene was all clean and nothing was shattered, except the building itself. Nothing inside the building was moved, it was just a clean and quick robbery. The four wrote down everything they knew about the crime scene: how it happened, why they did that bank, and if anyone was injured. Thankfully, no one was hurt in the burglary. They then were finished collecting clues for right now and went to their houses to check up on their sisters. In the meantime, Twilight finally survived the trip to Fillydelphia with Pinkie on board. Twilight was getting really annoyed during the train ride, because Pinkie just kept rambling on about filly cheese steaks and how they don't have fillies or steak in it. When they got off at the train station, they noticed ponies mumbling on about the robbery. They told the Fillydelphians and not the Ponyvillagers? I wonder why that is, Twilight thought. She and Pinkie trotted off to the crime scene and started to take notes too. The Fillydelphian robbery happened before the Ponyville robbery, and that people were injured in the burglary. Pinkie and Twilight gasped at the thought innocent ponies being hurt. The officer calmed them down, because the injuries were just some scrapes and bruises.
"So, how much money was stolen sir," politely asked Twilight while Pinkie was off making friends with everypony in town.
"Well, we just found out that approximately twenty thousands bits were stolen," he replied. Twenty thousands bits, Twilight thought, that is more than enough to repair all of Ponyville. He continued to explain that their jobs were to find the culprit using the clues, and to bring him or her in. Twilight thanked the officer for his support and knowledge on the situation. She then walked over to Pinkie and told her everything about the robbery.
"Wow...I hope that the money is used to buy the world's biggest cupcake, or burrito, or cake, or sandwich or," she was then cut off by Twilight. She was in no mood to be annoyed even more by Pinkie.
"Pinkie, this is no time to be thinking about food," she stated.
"There's always time for food. Like tomorrow, or yesterday, or at four a.m," once again, she was cut off by Twilight.
"Pinkie, let's just handle this and stop talking about food," she said.
"Ai Ai boss man ma'am," she responded. Then, the two went off in search of clues for the more sinister robbery. Meanwhile in Ponyville, Applejack can't find Applebloom in the barn or anywhere in Sweet Apple Acres. Rarity can't find Sweetiebelle anywhere in her, yet to be famous, boutique. They came to Fluttershy to see if they're just being veterinarians or something animal-related... nope. Rainbow then thought about Scootaloo being alone, and that she'd probably bring guests to keep her company. She told the others that they probably got lonely Rainbow carried Applejack, Fluttershy carried Rarity, up to her cloud house. Rarity learned the cloud spell from Twilight, so she and Applejack were both covered. As she was charging up the spell, Fluttershy went in the house and saw the Cutie Mark Crusaders. Rainbow, still outside, now had to hold two ponies, that weighed more than they appeared. When the spell was performed, she threw the two onto a cloud to catch some air.
"You didn't have throw us. I am a lady, and I deserve to be treated like one," pardoned Rarity.
"I'm about to show you some respect, whispered Rainbow to herself. When they stepped in, they were both shocked and relieved to see their sisters. Shocked because they were at Rainbow's, and relieved because they weren't hurt. They all each hugged their sister.
"Oh Sweetiebelle, I'm so happy that you're not hurt," cried Rarity. Sweetiebelle got a puzzled look on her face.
"Yeah, if I were to lose my little apple, I wouldn't be happy ever again," agreed Applejack. Rainbow and Scootaloo weren't into all that sappy stuff, so they hugged and hoof-bumped.
"Hurt? Why would I be hurt," asked Sweetiebelle.
"Yeah. Why would we be hurt," seconded Applebloom. The four didn't know what to say or if they should tell them. The truth be condemned, they all thought.
"Um....You see, there was a robbery in the bank and we thought that you girls were hurt, so we rushed back here as fast we could to check up on you," replied Fluttershy. Fluttershy? They never knew Fluttershy would have the guts to admit something as serious as this.
"A robbery? That hasn't happened in decades," clarified Scootaloo.
"Actually little sis, one happened a week ago," responded Rainbow.
"Well... look on the bright side ya'll, at least we're back for the Sisterhooves Social," optimistically said Applejack.The Sisterhooves Social! That event flew out of everypony's a while ago. Rarity checked the time to realize that the Sisterhooves Social was tomorrow! Everypony was filled with fear and anxiety and excitement. The big sisters and Fluttershy told the fillies to stay put as they were going to get clues to hand to the police. The three fillies were just ecstatic that their sisters were going to be here for the Sisterhooves Social. Then, they just continued their day, the way it was. Meanwhile, Pinkie and Twilight have found some important clues about the burglar in Fillydelphia. The burglar is a stallion, that has a white coat with an orange mane and tail combo. He only brought a blunt stick to use as protection and persuasion. They then reported these findings to the sheriff's office. He thanked the two for the clues and he asked them to go find the individual. Back to the fillies, Sweetiebelle is still trying to nap and Scootaloo and Applebloom are still playing video games.
"Hey Scootaloo," spoke Sweetiebelle.
"Yeah."
"Whatcha doing."
"What do you think."
"I know you're playing video games, but what's going on in your head."
"Nothing, why?"
"No reason, just bored," and with that, Sweetiebelle started to get tired. After a few minutes, she passed out the couch. Applebloom and Scootaloo started to giggle, but Sweetiebelle was starting to shift, so they immediately stopped. Meanwhile, Rainbow and the three were finding clues, when they stumbled into an old boot. They were guessing it was old, because it was tattered and smelly. They reported this to the authorities for examination.
"Is this a clue," asked an officer.
"Yes," yelled the four. The officer studied the boot and realized that there could've been only one pony that would be wearing boots at this time of day. He leaned in and told them their suspect. The four all gasped in unison. They just couldn't believe who it was, but they started off for Canterlot. They knew he lived there and he needed money fast.
Before they got on the train to Canterlot, the three big sisters had to say goodbye to their sisters. Rarity's goodbye was, obviously, the most dramatic of the three. Applejack then came up and hugged little Applebloom. She told her to be good with Big Mac and to watch help watch over the barn. Rainbow just came up to Scootaloo, hugged her and walked away. That's it, Scootaloo thought. Did she just forget that she even existed? Then again, she is Rainbow Dash and she does have a reputation to fulfill. When the four got on the train, all the three could think about is if they will make it in time for the Sisterhooves Social? Applebloom always went, Sweetiebelle went a few times, but this is Scootaloo's first time. Hopefully her next Sisterhooves Social, won't be her first. The four then got to their seats as the train started to chug. It chugged and chugged until they heard a CHOO-CHOO. It moved along quite loudly as the the fillies stared. The machinery was actually kinda interesting to them, the way it moves and what keeps it going. Who knew that a simple rock could operate a whole vehicle, Scootaloo thought. They were saddened that they won't be able to go to the Sisterhooves Social, unless they catch the burglar in Canterlot in time. It's impossible, Scootaloo thought, why bother?
"This stinks more than a rotten turnip," stated Applebloom.
"Yeah, and rotten turnips are a bit stinky," agreed Scootaloo. Sweetiebelle was just to sad and choked up to speak. This whole time, her sister was gone because of this? She finally understood that it was indeed more important than the Sisterhooves Social. She could remember the first time going with Rarity, but actually she originally went with Applejack. It was an amazing moment for Sweetiebelle. Scootaloo, on the other hand, couldn't understand, why would someone rob a bank so close to Sisterhooves Social? That question raced through her head like a bullet. In reality this is horrible, but it was more than horrible for Scootaloo. This was a monstrous....BEASTLY way to frighten people before a special event. Whoever did it, must've not liked Ponyville for many reasons.
"Well girls, we must get back to my house. I feel uncomfortable around all this sappiness," stated Scootaloo. The other two just came along with Scootaloo, leaving in a walk of sadness. Scootaloo picked up the two and whizzed to her house. None of them said anything the whole time getting there. Applebloom opened the door in an obviously saddened way. The three stepped in quietly...no silently. No peep, no bump, no giggle. The CMC just sat there with nothing to say or do. However, Applebloom stepped up and said,
"Girls! We can't just mope around in here. We need to go to th' bakery or th' library or somewhere and do somethin'!" The other fillies couldn't and wouldn't build up enough courage and strength to of said that. Sweetiebelle and Scootaloo agreed on it and jumped up. They finally found their courage again, Applebloom thought.
"I don't know about any of you girls, but I'm starving," stated Scootaloo.
"I know, so let's go...hey that rhymes," Scootaloo said. They then headed out the door for some treats. Without Pinkie around, the place wasn't as busy as it usually was. The girls ordered a dozen of chocolate cupcakes, while Scootaloo secretly asked for another box. The Cakes told them to come back in half an hour and their cupcakes will be done. In the meantime, Rainbow, Rarity, Applejack, and Fluttershy are on board, when suddenly they hear a thud in the back of their car. They then notice a pony who looks like similar to Pony Joe. In fact, when the police officer leaned in and told them their perpetrator, the officer told them that the whole robbery could've been Pony Joe. The officer knew that Pony Joe wore boots on occasion so if must've been him. They agreed that Pony Joe was running low on money and business, so he must've done anything to keep is selfish business. Back to reality, the big sisters looked away as Fluttershy was awkwardly staring at him. The apparent doppelganger was sitting next to an awfully huge sack. Fluttershy told them about how much similar the duplicate looks like him. They both have his dark brown hair and light brown coat. They're both as tall and he as Pony Joe's green eyes. His freakishly similar appearance to Pony Joe forced them to walk over to him.
"Spill the beans, what's in that sack," demanded Rainbow. The supposed doppelganger just looked up and looked back down again. "A wise guy huh? Well, we can play this the easy way or hard way. Pick your choice," still...no reply. Rainbow then lifted a hoof but she was stopped by Applejack.
"Rainbow! Don't hurt th' poor chap. At least let 'em speak first," she stated. The "poor chap" then explained who he was, indeed he was Pony Joe. He also explained that he was bringing doughnuts to Ponyville to see if they will buy them, but barely anypony bought any. He got on another train to go back to Canterlot with. Applejack, Rarity, and Fluttershy immediately believed him, while Rainbow's tenacity lead her to believe anything.
"You see Rainbow...um....he wasn't doing anything wrong," Fluttershy said.
"Oh yeah? Then why don't I believe him?"
"Because yer to stubborn recognize the truth," hollered Applejack. Pony Joe just looked at Rainbow, like she was a murderer or some sort of criminal.
"One more thing, why don't you let us see what's in the bag," she queried.
"Because there's a difference between business and personal business. You know what business is, but not what personal business is," he responded.
"Ugh....no further questions," she finally said. On the outside, she seemed like she gave up, but on the inside, she knew that he had to of done it.Rainbow knew that his business was failing and she knew he had the guts to pull it off. She just wanted to prove she was right, so as Rainbow walked away, she "accidentally" bumped into the sack. What fell out surprised everypony, except Rainbow.....bits.
"J..........joe," whimpered Fluttershy.
"How could you! Why would you take money from the bank! You crook," yelled by the disgusted white Unicorn.
"Now why Joe? Why would ya just take from th' bank like nopony's business," quietly cried Applejack. Pony Joe was just in awe, because he didn't think Rainbow was that smart. She gave him a smirk and said,
"Pony Joe. Ha, not surprising. Your business was failing, so you had to and go and steal bits from a bank. I mean, stealing from an old bank in a town that you don't even live in. That's an all time low. Your just a disgrace to Canterlot, you failure. See girls, don't believe that idiot that left his boot in the bank he broke into and believe your loyal and cocky and athletic and awesome and amazing," she was cut off by Rarity's hoof.
"Rainbow, I had know idea you were so forensically genius," complemented Rarity.
"You were right, Rainbow. We shoulda believed ya," apologized Applejack. With the culprit in custody, Rainbow and the group now had to wait to get to Canterlot. In Fillydelphia, Twilight and Pinkie, mainly Twilight, started to put up signs all over town for the individual. Two hours later, they got a lead from a cousin of Applejack. She said that she saw the crook in the middle of town. In the middle of town, Twilight thought, why wouldn't he be on the outside or leaving right now? He must of been tricking them into think he'd be in the edge of town, or he could throw them off and escape while he has the chance. These possibilities and way more dashed through Twilight's head as fast as cheetahs. She told the chief about the lead and he looked as suspicious as she was.
"I don't believe it, but I know Applejack and she is a trusting pony. The same with her family. I'll make sure that guards will be at all ends of the city. You two need to go in the middle and find him. Got it," insured the chief.
"Got it," they said in unison. As they headed out, they checked every nook and cranny. Every alley, road, even trash cans. Pinkie had to leave the way, because she memorized the city while Twilight was researching. They then came across an alley that Pinkie never noticed. It was surprising to Twilight that Pinkie didn't memorize EVERYTHING about the city's people and buildings. They dove right in to check it out. They then noticed a mare crying in the corner. They walked up to her and asked her what's wrong, as if they didn't already know. She said that while she was walking along, she was robbed from her purse. Twilight gave a satisfied gasp of relief. They finally might've finally found a lead from someone other than Applejack's cousin. Pinkie went and asked her if he liked chocolate or cupcakes better. She blankly stared at Pinkie as she rambled on about how she and sweets met and were meant to be. Twilight just cut her off by her hoof.
"So miss, do you recall what he looked like," asked Twilight.
"Um....he ugh....had an orange mane and white coat. Why do you ask," she responded with the news that Twilight's been dying to hear. She told the mare that she was helping arrest this individual for robbing a bank.
"Do you remember where it happened," she questioned while Pinkie was bouncing around. She said it happened on a road they just passed and that he ran off down it.
"Thank you for you support, I promise to bring your purse back," she then acknowledged the mare with a welcoming grin. The mare smiled back and thanked her. She went off in search of the police to tell them her story.
"Wow, we just passed the street like a minute ago," randomly said Pinkie.
"Pinkie? You were paying attention," she asked.
"Of course I payed attention. If I didn't pay attention, I'd be a bad investigator and bad a bad investigators get fired and," for about the tenth time since they been there, Twilight had to cut off Pinkie.
"Just come on, we have a prisoner to catch," she stated. They continued their endless search for the criminal mastermind. If they had to rob any bank in the world, they they had to pick one from one of the most confusing cities. Everypony and piece of scenery was now a piece of evidence, somehow. Twilight was getting hungry, so they stopped by the nearest burger joint. In a surprising plot twist, the burglar was actually.......not there either. She decided that she needed to use her head instead of luck. They decided to order two daisy burgers and two curly fries. Pinkie went to go and find a table, while Twilight was standing there waiting for the meal. At the most lucky time, Twilight peered through the windows and spotted a stallion with a white coat and a coat to prevent from seeing his mane and tail. "AH-HAH! PINKIE! I FOUND HIM," she embarrassingly shrieked out loud. Everypony just stared at her like she was a madmare. Pinkie looked up and cheered that they found him. She and Twilight ran outside, just as the clerk announced their number for their order. Twilight and Pinkie stopped him right in his tracks.
"Stop right there mister, we know you did it so fess up. Or there will be a world of cupcakes coming your way," demanded Pinkie.
"Know I did what," replied the hooded pony.
"We know that you robbed the bank a two weeks ago. Now tell me you did so that we can lock you up," considerably said Twilight. The guy wouldn't talk, no matter how bad of a punishment they will give him. Twilight then took a different approach to persuade the guy. Kill him with kindness.
"Okay. Sorry about earlier. Anyways what's your name," she asked.
"Oh....I am Voleur," he responded with.
"Voleur, that is a cool name! It rhymes with you mare, and knew where, and," Twilight was getting sick of cutting Pinkie off. She looked at Voleur with an evil eye. She heard the word "voleur" but where? Out of all her books, she couldn't remember what it stood for and what it meant.
"So Voleur, is your name short for anything," Twilight pondered.
"Nope, just Voleur," Voleur stated. His answers were so simple and short. Something tells me that he isn't going to talk anytime soon, Twilight thought. She peered at the guy for a handful of minutes. She wanted this guy to talk and she wanted him to talk now!
"Voleur, how come you're so quiet," Twilight inquired.
"Nothing to answer to or say," she sharply and quickly retorted.
"How about we talk about," Twilight was sick of it now. She turned around and hollered at Pinkie,
"PINKIE! WE ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF SOMETHING IMPORTANT! IF YOU WANT TO TALK ABOUT CUPCAKES OR SOMETHING OUTRAGEOUS, GO OVER THERE AND DO IT."
"Okie dokie lokie," she replied and went to where Twilight pointed. She then returned to Voleur to ask him some more questions. It's so strange how he just calmly answers the questions like as if his life isn't on the line, she thought.
"How long have you been living in Fillydelphia," she investigated.
"Ugh...my whole life," he snapped back. His whole life....that's why he knew where and how to rob the bank. He must've known the right allies and passageways to go through and exit out of.
"Whole life? You don't say," she claimed with a smirk on her face. Luckily, Voleur never noticed the deranged, satisfied expression of Twilight's lips.
"Yup, been living here since I was a colt," he clarified. He was trying to make things difficult for Twilight and Pinkie. The instant answers and responses were a bit too fast to be truthfully answered. If he wanted to make it believable, he could've at least waited a few seconds between each question. She then got tired of this "kill him with kindness" act. Twilight Sparkle forgot that the only person that could break Applejack in constant annoyance was.....Pinkie Pie. She trotted over to Pinkie, told her the plan, and brought her back. She was awkwardly holding her hoof over Pinkie's mouth. Voleur knew something was up if she had to put her in Pinkie's mouth all the time.
"Okay Voleur, I have brought Pinkie, she's just gonna ask you several questions," lied Twilight. She let go of Pinkie's mouth, and she immediately started to bark out things that only her friends would understand why.
"Hi! How are you! I am good! Have noticed all the things here in the town? They are amazing! So superdooper amazingly awesomely radically awesome things. Your name and my name don't even rhyme. That's sad because my name rhymes with twinkie and linkie and wrinkly and winky. Because Twilight interrupted me, we didn't get to finish the words that rhyme with your name, like you there and two hair and moo pair and poo stare and almost eclair! I love the sky, don't you. Earlier it was white and now it is all bl-".
"OKAY, OKAY I'LL TALK! JUST PROMISE ME THAT YOU WILL GET THAT NONSTOP MACHINE AWAY FROM ME," screamed Voleur. She pinkie-promised to get Pinkie away from him. She covered up Pinkie's mouth with her hoof and told her to go back to her corner. Pinkie looked disappointed, but she was excited that Voleur's name rhymed with so many things.
"Now Voleur, what happened at the bank," Twilight asked.
".... Okay here it is. I was wondering the streets looking for money and a place to stay. Knowing these Fillydelphians, they can be some rude and selfish ponies. However, a group of ponies promised me a house to stay in and money to have if I did them a favor. They looked like nice people, but they asked me to a favor for them. I refused the offer at first, but I was desperate.That is when they gave me the name Voleur. It just merely means thief." It all made sense to Twilight right away. How come she couldn't remember it stood for thief. Voleur continued, "I remember going into the bank and demanding for the money. When he gave me the money, I remember knocking some ponies over as I exited.Then, I blacked out at the initial shock that I actually robbed the bank. When I came back to reality, they were gone and I was all alone. They took the money and ditched me," he sorrowfully admitted. Twilight was appalled at the thought that the gang forced him into robbing the bank. She and Pinkie and the whole police stations should've known that it was a gang act.
"Well Voleur, do you remember where they are," she finally questioned.
"No....not any of them," he quickly responded. She didn't want to arrest the poor loner. He was facing hard times and the thing he needs right now is to go to jail. She knew she had a job to do and a conscience to protect. The hard part was to do the right thing. Was the right thing, the reality or her emotions? She finally made up her mind.
"....Voleur, come with me. You, me, and Pinkie need to go," she quietly said as she trotted to Pinkie. She told Pinkie what they were going to do with him, and she agreed big time. She nor Twilight told Voleur what they were going to do with him. They wanted it to be as suspenseful as it could be. The three trotted down every alley that Voleur and Pinkie remembered. Twilight looked at Voleur for a mere couple of seconds to study his features. Surprisingly, she never really payed attention to him to notice his features. Voleur was a masculine unicorn with deep green eyes, with a couple of cans as his cutie mark. His wavy orange hair and snowflake like coat, made him recognizable from a crowd. He looked pretty cute to Twilight. She just couldn't believe nopony would help this innocent criminal. When they got to the office, they told the sheriff what their going to do with him.
"Twilight, who is this," asked the sheriff.
"This is Voleur, he is the criminal," she quickly replied. He made an initial gasp and then held himself together,
"That's excellent news! We didn't expect you two to find him this quick," asserted the sheriff.
"Yes sir it is, but he actually has a reason for the crime," she announced.
"Lay it on me." Voleur told him the whole story about his poverty and loneliness. The sheriff wasn't that shocked, because this town was in tatters. Then Twilight stepped in to fight for Voleur.
"We don't want to send him to jail, we want to bring him with us in Ponyville," stated Twilight. She looked at Voleur as he was smiling. She knew that if he were to come to Ponyville, it would change the way he sees things. Pinkie, at the back of the room, was on the verge of bouncing off the walls with her constant energy. The sheriff asked if they could change him into a regular unicorn. She said they could if he just let him go out of the city, Voleur promised not to rob Ponyville, even though it was already robbed. The sheriff sat there for a brief moment, then finally agreed. The two heroes and their convict got on the train to Ponyville. Twilight stared at how adorable Voleur looked. She couldn't get over the fact that she extremely liked him. She just hoped nopony would find out any time soon.
After Pony Joe's trial, he was sentenced to three years in jail. Rainbow, Fluttershy, Applejack, and Rarity were pleased that their culprit was caught red-handed. Walking past them, Joe gave them the evil eye. He still remembers how smart Rainbow was for knocking the sack over. Her wits and bravery turned her to a nationwide celebrity, not like she wasn't already. She became even more popular than before, but she didn't let it get to her head. Rainbow still has a family to attend to, both Scootaloo and her friends. After all of them received their badges of heroism, the four walked off stage and to the train. Fluttershy stayed back a bit, afraid to move a muscle. Applejack ran back, and gave her some words of encouragement.
"What gotcha down sugarcube?"
"I don't know. I'm just too happy to move."
"I understand, but we gotta get t' our little sisters. Don't cha have t' take care of Angel and the other critters?"
"Oh my gosh, I forgot about Angel! I got to go, NOW." she dashed at full speed to her section of the train.. Applejack hasn't seen Fluttershy go this fast, since ever. The four hour train ride wasn't to much for the group to handle. They loved to be on it, especially since the big sisters get to see their little sisters again. At the train station, Applejack started to trot to her barn at Sweet Apple Acres. Rarity and Rainbow walked home together. This has been the first time that they were alone together, kind of awkward for them both.
"So darling, what do you think Scootaloo is doing?" Rarity said with her exquisite accent.
"I don't know. I'm not a psychic." Obviously, Rarity already knew that she wasn't a psychic.
"I hope that my little pony is doing all right."
"You can say that again." Rainbow flew out her wings, in preparation for flight. Once she got her ground, she flew up. It didn't take her to long to get to her house. There, she dusted off her wings, and opened the door. Scootaloo looked up to see her big sister again.
"Rainbow!"
"Hey champ." In an instant, Scootaloo ran towards Rainbow, and gave her a big bear hug. Dash thought it was nice that Scootaloo missed her this much.
"So Rainbow, how was the case?"
"It was okay, nothing too much for me to handle." That kind of attitude is what Scootaloo always loved about Rainbow Dash. Her cockiness was a trait that stood Rainbow out from a crowd.
"I'm so glad to see you here!"
"You too, squirt."
"Hey Rainbow, don't you remember?"
"Remember what?"
"That today was the Sisterhooves Social!" The Sisterhooves Social would always come and leave Rainbow Dash's head. That time, she forgot all about it.
"Yeah your right, it is today."
"I'm so excited, and by the way, the Social will be at five." Scootaloo said as she walked over to her room. Rainbow started to think about how important the Social is to Scootaloo. She cocked her head to the left to see that it was only three. Two hours. Two hours to practice. It kept running through her head, like a train on tracks. Her awesomeness and agility is way to good for the Social, but is Scootaloo's? She didn't seem to exercise as much as Rainbow Dash does. Exercising was one thing Rainbow wanted Scootaloo to do, so she decided to let her.
"Hey Scootaloo!" Rainbow said in a seemingly angry voice. Scootaloo immediately ran out, with a worried expression on her face.
"Yeah?"
"Ya ready?"
"For what?"
"To practice for the Sisterhooves Social?"
"Yes, yes, yes!" That is just what they did, for one whole hour. They ran together, ate pies together, jumped together, and made grape juice together. It was a true moment of bonding for the two. Rainbow always enjoyed exercising, for it's in her blood. Scootaloo didn't think that exercising could be this fun, at any given time. Only an hour away, and the two were finished with all the needed training. The two overachievers then flew up to their house. Scootaloo kept thinking about how wonderful it will be to finally go to the Sisterhooves Social with someone, while Rainbow was thinking about all the different positions that they could possibly get. She thought about how disappointing it would be to get last or second. Her reputation is at stake for Scootaloo, true appreciation. Rainbow kept thinking about her little sister, the way she gets excited for everything. This competition seemed very important to Scootaloo, might as well not let her down. When they arrived home, Scootaloo jumped on the couch, and bounced up and down. She was doing this to channel her emotions for the Social. For a filly, that girl has a lot of energy. After about five minutes of bouncing, the eager pony started to grow tiresome. The last moments she was awake, she said goodnight to Rainbow.
"Night Rainbow!"
"But its only four."
"So? I am really tired, meaning I will take a nap. You should understand." she closed her eyes, and drifted away to her world. The rainbow pony smiled at Scootaloo, and covered her in a cloud blanket. She turned around, and started to play some P-BOX. She felt kinda guilty that Scootaloo was napping and she wasn't. After an fifty minutes of continuous video gaming, Rainbow looked at the time to see that the Social was starting very soon. She shrieked, waking up Scootaloo in the process. "What the heck, Rainbow?"
"It's time, get up!" Scootaloo looked at the clock, and shrieked as well. Rainbow and she perked up, spread their wings, and took flight. They'd occasionally bump into other pegasi, mainly Derpy.
"Sorry Derpy, didn't mean it!"
"It's okay Rainbow Dash!" They got to Sweet Apple Acres, just to see Applejack, Applebloom, Rarity, and Sweetiebelle already there.
"Wow, you made it! We thought you two weren't coming!" Sweetiebelle hollered.
"Yeah, we thought that ya two weren't comin'." Applebloom agreed. Rainbow, Rarity, and Applejack walked away, and started to talk about "mare things". Scootaloo walked up to Sweetiebelle and Applebloom.
"I'm glad ya here! It wouldn't be th' same without ya!" Applebloom stated.
"But it's my first time." Scootaloo also stated.
"It doesn't matter, because we're here together!" Sweetiebelle finished the conversation in such a away, Applebloom and Scootaloo couldn't resist giving her a hug. A sudden whistle went off, and an announcement was made.
"Listen up! The Social is fer sisters, and only sisters! Ya'll will be doin' different events as ya progress through the Social. Understand?" Granny Smith said. Everypony cheered on her, confusing her a bit. She then looked over to Big Macintosh, and nodded her head. He banged on the starting gong, and everypony was off. First off was the mud pit, which Rainbow and Scootaloo's wings helped them jump over. The next part were the stepping barrels. Easy-peasy one-two-threesy. Rainbow thought. She looked over at the ambitious pegasus, while continuing the Social. At the part of making grape juice, Rainbow Dash noticed that they were behind Applebloom and Applejack. She grabbed Scootaloo's collar, and ran forward. She threw the apples, the next part of the competition, in the air, and Scootaloo caught them. All they have to do now is get an egg from the chicken coop, and that is exactly what they did. Applejack, Applebloom, Sweetiebelle, Rarity and the winners, from last years Social, were now tied up with Rainbow and Scootaloo. There were only two hurdles left in front of them. After the first hurdle, the Apples were in the lead. The second, the winners were in the lead. They all dove for the finish line, and it was...Sweetiebelle's team!
"YYYEESSSS! WE DID IT, RARITY!" Sweetiebelle shrieked.
"We sure did, darling!" The other leaders dusted themselves off, as Rarity's team was being lifted by the crowd.
"Good run!" Applejack announced.
"It sure was!" Scootaloo agreed.
"Th' best thing about it is how we get t' have fun!" Applebloom stated.
"Yup!" Scootaloo replied. The all laughed together, and started to talk about next year's Social. Rainbow Dash and Scootaloo sat there in patience, looking at each other every now and then. We were there, we almost did it! We almost won the Social on our first try! Scootaloo happily thought, though Rainbow Dash thought differently. Scootaloo is happy, that is all that matters. In the future, we need to do more of these.
Decisively, the grand mare and her sister, and their friends, had a congratulatory celebration afterwards. It was a fiasco of flavors, with apple pies, made by the hosts, nesting on the corner, apple fritters cradling together, staying nice and toasty, in the center, and delectably, hot-looking apple cider, toasted by lovin' sisters. Rainbow Dash and Scootaloo hardly touched their desserts, nor their ciders.
The victors came to Rainbow and Scootaloo, and gave them their warm, friendly, generous smiles.
"Congratulations, darlings, you did awesome!"
"I know, but-"
"Thanks, Rarity! Sweetiebelle, you did awesome too!" Scootaloo interrupted. Her eyes glowed with anxiety, perspiration, and love. Warmly, she smiled. Scootaloo hadn't been congratulated on anything, without being an instigator being the celebrator.
"Hey, Rainbow, or Scoots, are you going to drink your cider?" Sweetie asked. Her bright eyes and big, round belly dignified this.
"Go on ahead. Not hungry."
"What's got you down?" Rarity asked.
"Nothing."
"It doesn't seem like that, darling. What you need, more like all of us, is a good ole-"
"D?"
"Pardon?"
"You said ole, like AJ would."
"Well, it's not about AJ, is it? It's about how you need to lift your spirits. So, how about you go and stretch your wings, perhaps get a few rainbooms in, darling?" insisted Rarity.
"Yeah. you're right, I gotta leave. Later, Sweetie; I'm gonna come back for you, sport."
