Only Down

"So we have the wood, the cloth, and the twine?" Twilight, the organizer of the plan to get Dash back in the race called.

"Yes sir, er Ma'am." Spike answered.

"Alright, what about the wood glue and tree sap." Twi rattled the list of.

"Right here." Answered Fluttershy.

"And the supporting rods?"

"Got 'em in the barn." Replied Applejack.

"And the binding strips?"

"I got duct tape." Pinkie answered.

"Alright, I-. Did you say duct tape?" Twilight asked, finally to the bottem of the list.

"Yep." Pinkie answered.

Twilight looked at her for a second. "Close enough. Now, the first thing we need to do is set up the frame, so I need a few crates or something to hold it up until Rarity can fas- make the wings." Avoiding the word as to not set Rarity on an endless drone on what fabrics are in or what styles are "off the chart", as it so often  does.

"Are sure the barn is big enough?" Asked Applejack, concerned about any possible damage that could come to her precious barn.

"Yes, I measured both, and it will fit out the doors." Twilight assured her, although she really didn't measure, and cursed herself inwardly for it.

        "Alright, everyone to your assigned jobs, let's go!" Ordered Twilight, and the ponies started to move to the places they would be most helpful.

"Um, can I help Rarity, since I know a little about sewing?" Fluttershy inquired.

"No, I'm sorry, but I need you to help Dash to lift up the frame to the supporters. But, I'll let you secure the landing gear."

"Okay." The Yellow Pegasus flew off without another word.

"Bless her heart, she really needs to learn how to assert herself." Twilight thought to herself.

"How long have we got again?" Asked Spike.

"Today." The purple unicorn replied.

"Can we help?" A trio of fillies suddenly asked.

More than a little supprised at their sudden appearence, all Twilight managed to get out was, "Sure?"

And so went the next 7 hours, until everypony was either passed out from exhaustion, downing thier twelth cup of coffee, or as usual of Pinkie Pie, completely awake, and somehow full of energy. As promised, Fluttershy got to put on the landing gear, but even though she completely trusted her friends, Twilight double checked, double double checked, and even double double double checked every little component. Everything was in place, all but the main piece: Rainbow Dash.