Liar, Liar

by MonsterousKat

Rating: teen
Tags: My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Princess Luna, Comedy, Cutie Mark Crusaders, Slice of Life, Crossover, Zecora, Anthro, Main 6, Cheerilee
Length: 4348

Rainbow Dash, Scootaloo's Godmother, needs to lie. If she doesn't, she could get fired from her job. Sadly, this also means lying to Scootloo. On her birthday, she wished Rainbow couldn't lie. This turns out to become a giant mess for

Rainbow Dash, Scootaloo's Godmother, needs to lie. If she doesn't, she could get fired from her job. Sadly, this also means lying to Scootloo. On her birthday, she wished Rainbow couldn't lie. This turns out to become a giant mess for the Pegasus. When her parents decide to take her away so she wouldn't be hurt anymore, Rainbow realizes her love for the orange filly, and how much she really cares.
((The movie "Liar, Liar" is not mine! The story, however, is!))

Published 2013-08-13 16:10:02 UTC
Last updated 2013-08-16 17:05:05 UTC

The Wish

Rainbow Dash snored silently, taking a nap on a nice, fluffy cloud. That is, she was taking a nap. The screaming voice of her boss woke her, and her heart stopped. She was caught again.

"Rainbow Dash! Get up, you pathetic, lazy girl!" screamed her boss. In one quick jump, and a flutter of her wings, Rainbow Dash was on her feet. Time for another lie.

"I was just seeing how much weight this cloud could stand. Like, I could fall through rows of clouds and get rid of them much faster. Don't you think?" A smile spread across her face, the lie seeming pretty believable. Apparently her boss thought so too.
"I suppose," she nodded. "Just get back to work. The normal way." Rainbow Dash gave a curt nod, and fell off, finishing up her job in a few hours.

When she arrived home, she took a shower immediately, sweaty and tired from the work that had piled up, all because she didn't do it in a week, like she should, instead doing it in one day. The phone rang as she got out, and she wrapped a towel round her body, and ran towards it, her wet, rainbow colored hair and tail clinging to her body and neck. She picked it up swiftly, all the while dripping water everywhere in her home.

"Dash?" The sweet, kind tone of Scootaloo asked, and Rainbow smiled widely.

"Hey, kiddo," She answered, "What are you up to?"

"Nothing, as usual. I would've called earlier, but Mom made me do my homework."

Rainbow chuckled, "I was in the shower anyway." she said.

"Well, I was just wondering if you were still coming to my birthday party tomorrow? It's at five."

The Pegasus's eyes widened, and she bit her lip, "Of course! Of course I'm comin'! And I got you something that's gonna be twenty percent cooler than what anyone else got you."

"Wow! Thanks Dash! I'll see you then." Scootaloo replied excitedly.

"I'll see you then. Good night, love you, Scoots." Rainbow said, and her panic faded for just a moment.

"Love you, too. Night." With that, she hung up, and Rainbow Dash set the phone back down.

"Crap. I am screwed. I am so screwed!" She ran to her bedroom, drying her self and putting on pajama's. Then, she tried to calm herself by watching TV and sitting on the couch for a bit. She ate some popcorn, and found that the TV did the trick, and she fell asleep on the couch.

A loud beeping noise woke Rainbow Dash up; one hand in a popcorn bowl, and the other holding the remote. Wide, magenta eyes met her beeping phone, which was only meant to tell her to hurry and get ready, or she'd be late for work. She shot up, getting ready for work in a haze. When she arrived, she clocked it as soon as possible, finding she was... a whole hour late.

"Well, isn't this typical of you?" Rainbow looked up, meeting the dark blue eyes of her co-worker. For a moment there, she thought it was the boss.

"Fell asleep on the couch, slept past my alarm. Like you haven't ever, Opal." The white pony shook her head, laughing.

"I haven't. I'm supposed to work with you, and make sure you get everything done."

"Damn." Opal pinned her pale blue and green hair back, and smirked.

"It isn't any fun for me either. I'm used to the Rainbow Factory, man. This isn't my thing, but I'll do anything, long as I get paid."

Dash had never seen the inside of the Rainbow Factory, but when she asked about it, Opal said she wasn't allowed to talk about it. Apparently they couldn't have people making rainbows willy nilly.

"Come on, we better get started." Opal advised, and they were off. It took longer than they thought. By the time they finished, it was running on eight o'clock. As soon as Rainbow Dash saw the clock, all color drained from her face. Opal gave her shoulder a shake.

"What's wrong Dash?" She asked, worried.

"Nothing." Dash replied, and shook it off. She went home, and moped. She lied to Scoots so many times, and this was yet another time. What was she going to tell her?

Meanwhile...

"Dad, do you think Rainbow Dash will be here soon?" Scootaloo asked, a sad frown obvious on her face. Her friends surrounding her knew the truth, but didn't speak up. They didn't want to be the ones to hurt her feelings further.

"I dunno, sweetie." He replied, and smiled at her.

"Why don't you blow out your candles and make a wish?" Her mother suggested, putting a gentle hand on her shoulder. Scootaloo only nodded slowly. Applebloom and Sweetie Belle watched, eyes filled with sympathy and worry.

I wish, if just for one measly day, Rainbow Dash couldn't lie. thought Scootaloo, and blew out her candles. As the smoke rose, the open window blew it into the night, making that wish a reality.

"What did ya wish for?" Applebloom asked, smiling slightly.

A sigh escaped Scootaloo's parted lips, and she looked up and her two friends, "I wished that Rainbow Dash couldn't lie for one day."

"Oh, honey." Her mother sighed, worried. Scootaloo's father pulled her aside, and they began to talk in hushed voices.

"Dear," he began, "I have a job offering in Manehattan."

"Oh, no, no... It would break her heart." Her mother said.

"But, it would be a good thing for her. She could make new friends, and of course she would have Babs. It would keep Rainbow Dash from hurting her."

The mare's eyebrows furrowed as she thought, and eventually she cleared her throat and looked up at him.

"I'll discuss it with Rainbow. And, you won't tell Scootaloo. It isn't official yet."

He nodded. Little did they know, Scootaloo could hear them. And it was absolutely killing her. So, that night, she packed a few necessity's and ran into the Everfree forest, hoping she would find answers there. Luckily, she found Zecora's home, and ran in, grabbing her in a hug. Zecora sighed, and Scootaloo began her story.

The zebra shook her head when she finished, "Little one, don't be a fool, go back home, and wipe away that drool." Scootaloo wiped her mouth, blushing, "Your parents love you, I know that they do, but what they say might not be true."

Scootaloo sighed, and heeded Zecora's words, unwillingly. She went to sleep when she got home, tears falling from her eyes.

Author's Note

Liar, Liar is not mine! The character Opal, however, is!

The Truth Comes Out Easier Than You Think

The morning was bright and crisp, dew from a early morning rain laying gently on each blade of grass. Scootaloo was curled up in her bed, the quilt draped over her head, breathing in and out slowly, her lips slightly parted. At exactly six o'clock, her buzzing alarm clock woke her, and she shot up, tossing her cover to the side. She would have to hurry and get ready, so she could she Rainbow Dash before school started.

After putting on a pair of cut up shorts and a beige colored, well, it was supposed to be white, tee shirt. She kissed her mother and father goodbye, then slung her backpack over her shoulder. Snapping open her wings, she jumped out of her window. Though she would normally walk with her friends, they wouldn't be there till at least seven o'clock, an hour before school. Plus, it was about a fifteen minute walk to Dash's, but only five minutes flying. It was peaceful up in the clouds anyway. Soaring over everyone, seeing the world from a different perspective. It was hard to understand unless you could fly. Her hand stuck out, messing up a cloud floating low, and soaking her finger tips. While she wasn't paying attention, Rainbow Dash open the door to her home in the sky, only to have Scootaloo knock her down.

"Mornin' Scoots." Rainbow Dash grunted, and a dark blush spread across the younger's face. She quickly sat up, and made herself presentable.

"Morning Dash." Scootaloo returned the greeting, and pulled Rainbow in for a hug. She raised a finger, and went back in her home. After a few moments, she returned, a pale pink scooter in hand.

"Happy birthday, kid. I hope this makes up for not showin' up. Work was really pushing me." Dash handed the scooter over with a sheepish smile. While Scootaloo did enjoy the gift, it wasn't making up for lying, not yet. However, she smiled, and held it.

"Thanks," Scootaloo said, still examining the scooter, "I love it. Really, I do." Another hug was shared, and then Scootaloo had to go. School was starting soon, and if Cheerilee saw she was late, she would be dead.

Upon arriving at her home, she found an impatient Applebloom and a clueless Sweetie Belle waiting for her.

"'Bout time." Applebloom said, grabbing Scootaloo's and Sweetie Belle's hand, tugging them towards the school, which wasn't far away.

"Hold on, I wanna try out this scooter." Scootaloo's hand was released, and she set the scooter down, hopping on. "Hey, you guys, get on. There's room for all of us! We won't be late!" She said excitedly, and the two got on with a sigh and a giggle. Scootaloo thought of a good idea when she was heading back to her home, and she snapped out her wings again, flapping them quickly. This brought the scooter to go at a fast pace, causing Applebloom's fingers to dig into her sides, Sweetie Belle doing the same to her.

As Scootaloo predicting, it wasn't long before they reached the middle school. She stashed her scooter in a bush and headed in the school. All she could think about was Rainbow Dash. She barely paid any attention in class; one time she even fell asleep. This greatly worried her two friends, especially since last night. Scootaloo would soon find out that Rainbow Dash was not doing well because of that wish.

Meanwhile...
Rainbow Dash was at work, and, surprise, surprise, on time. That surprised both her and her boss. Speaking of the devil, she appeared out of nowhere as Dash was clocking in.

"On time. Huh." She said. "Well, since you did so much yesterday, I decided you could have the day off. What do you think?"

Rainbow Dash looked up at her, and, without thinking about it, she said, "I think you're an inconsiderate whore who could have called me!" A hand slapped over her mouth, and she squeaked.

My life is ruined! she thought, and her boss looked at her with a glare.

"For that little comment, you're working overtime today." She said angrily. "With no pay." She added.

Rainbow Dash sighed, and started towards her take off area. Her partner from the previous night was smirking at the station next to her.

"Nice..." Opal commented, having heard the whole thing.

"You are a pesky little brat, and I only stick around you because I want you to do my work!" Rainbow's eyes widened with that truth, and flew away, Opal not far behind. Cloud after cloud was done away with, and eventually, Dash was the last one. Of course, they made her start a thunderstorm for her to fly home in. Just perfect. Her life really was ruined. Scootaloo wasn't fairing any better.

It was about an hour after school, and Scootaloo was about to head over to the tree house to meet Sweetie Belle and Applebloom. But, she bumped into Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon just as she hopped on her scooter. One foot steadied the scooter by going to the ground, and she cleared her throat.

"Excuse me." She said. It was a bit sassy, but still pretty polite for her. Diamond turned, and she recoiled in disgust.

"Ew, nerd. Get out of my way." She hissed, and Silver Spoon laughed. Scootaloo growled, and frowned angrily.

"You get out of my way." Scootaloo said, and tensed.

"No," Diamond looked down, and saw the scooter. Taking it in her hands, she used Scootaloo's complete attention on her to pull it from underneath her. Scootaloo fell on her back, and growled again.

"Who got you this?" Silver Spoon asked, touching it with one finger as if it could infect her.

"Rainbow Dash." The two 'popular's' laughed loudly at that, and this made Scootaloo shoot up. Diamond Tiara held the scooter above her head.

"Come get it." She said evilly.

Dangling the scooter just out of reach, Diamond Tiara laughed as Scootaloo tried to grab it. Her temper was really being tested. She wasn't sure how much of Diamond's torture she could take. After all, she had been teased her whole life, along with Sweetie Belle and Applebloom, by Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon. This, taking something that had grown on her simply because it was from Rainbow Dash, was a big no-no. Her eyebrows furrowed together, she balled her hands into fists, and made sure that one of her fists made contact with Diamond's nose. And it did; and it was much harder than she thought it would. Her knuckles hurt, and they had blood spattered on them. Diamond was on the ground, and Cheerilee walked over, having saw what happened from her office window. She got Diamond Tiara some cotton balls and told her to keep pressure on her nose. After setting the scooter against the school's wall, Scootaloo had the horrible luck of being took into Cheerilee's office.

"What's wrong, Scootaloo? It isn't just Diamond, I know. You would've handled it much differently otherwise." She asked once they sat down, setting a cup of cocoa next to Scootaloo as the sun sank low, cooling the world to a perfect temperature.

"I.. I don't want to talk about it." Scootaloo replied.

"You'll feel better if you do." An encouraging smile made her feel better already, so she sighed, and she began.

"Rainbow Dash keeps lying to me. She says she'll be there for me, but she never is. She's never at any of my games, and when I turned fourteen yesterday, she wasn't there. So, my parent's want to move to Manehattan," -Scootaloo chugged her cocoa at this point- "so Dad can get a better job and I stay away from Rainbow Dash. And.. I made a wish that she couldn't lie for one day. I think it came true."

"How do you know that?"

"I just feel it in my gut." She said. Scootaloo thought she probably sounded stupid, but Cheerilee nodded and smiled.

"I think you'll just have to see. Go have fun. Relax. Don't think about it for a while. If you ever need me, I'm here." With that advice on her mind, she went to the tree house to enjoy the company of her friends. Just before dark, she headed home. Rainbow Dash said she would take her to see the Wonderbolts. She mentioned there was going to be some fireworks afterwards. And, she had no excuse not to come! She went in her room, bouncing until the doorbell rang. Dash was one hour late, but she was still there.

Rainbow Dash decided it was best to visit Scootaloo while she could. She called ahead, and told she would be there at seven. She was there at eight. She rang the doorbell and her mother answered the door with a smile.

"Did you get lost?" She asked, Scootaloo pushing past her to hug Rainbow Dash.

"Nah. Had to stop and eat. Got stuck in the rough part of town... Thank God I didn't on any gang colors. Might of had to bust a cap in somebody's ass." Scootaloo laughed, and whispered in Rainbow Dash's ear. "Oh! Yeah! I nearly forgot. I wanna take Scoots to the Wonderbolts show. Today..." She trailed off.

"I don't mind. You two have fun. I need this little rascal out of the house for a while." Rainbow Dash winked at that, and Scootaloo's mother flushed.

"You two have fun." She said, and continued to make suggestive movements as the two walked off. They flew there, a silent flight. But Rainbow Dash stayed as close as she could to Scootaloo, the tip of their wings barely touching. When they got there, they were let in immediately.

"V.I.P!" Dash said excitedly. "That's what I get for being friends with Spitfire."

The two found their seats, which were amazingly placed at the top so they could see each and every move the Wonderbolts made. When the show started, Spitfire made sure to go by Rainbow Dash's and Scootaloo's seats, doing nearly impossible moves, or what seemed like it. They seemed to defy every rule of physics, every rule Scootaloo could think of that applied to flying. Twirls, spins, and amazing feats filled the sky. When the show was over, and night had settled over the town, the fireworks began. Scootaloo was awe struck, and she sat up in her seat. Rainbow Dash smiled, and as soon as Scootaloo sat back down, she wrapped an arm around her, holding her close and kissing her head. There was no need for talking. It was just the two. Scootaloo closed her eyes, smiling.

If this is what Rainbow Dash is like when she can't lie, then I don't want her to. For a least a week. she thought as the show ended. Rainbow Dash took her home, and hugged her when they landed.

"I love you, kid. Tell you what, I'll pick you up from school tomorrow from school, if it's okay with your mom, and I'll give you some flying lessons. Your good, but you can be better." Rainbow Dash said, looking in her eyes with honesty, and love.

"Yeah! Thanks Dash!" Scootaloo kissed her cheek, and ran inside, cheering excitedly. When Rainbow Dash went home, she went to sleep soundly.

Wishes That Shouldn't Come True

The next day, Rainbow Dash went to the store, hoping to have Scootaloo over, and have snacks for them. A certain lavender alicorn named Twilight was there as well, with her faithful helper Spike. Once she saw Dash, she ran over, basket clutched in her hand filled to the brim.

"Rainbow Dash! What are you doing here?" She asked, smiling and leaning the basket on her hip.

"What the hell do you think? Hunting Timberwolves?" Rainbow Dash replied, her voice sarcastic and sassy. Of course, she didn't expect to say that, and didn't mean to. She hated hurting her friends feelings, and she had just stomped all over Twilight's.

"Well, it was just a question.." She tapped her foot, looking at the ground. "I guess I'll see you later, then." She walked off, heading to pay for her groceries. A hand shot out, but just missed Twilight's arm, and she sighed.

"What is wrong with me?!" She hissed at herself, and caused people to stare at her. In response, she glared back. "What's wrong with you guys?!" This made them jump, and parent's to cover their children's eyes so they wouldn't see the middle finger that shot up. As soon as she got everything, she left, not even wanting to stay in that store anymore. Normally, she would be able to control herself, and not say anything to those people. She would've thought what she just said and did, or said a little lie and walked away from the scene. But still, she wouldn't need to, because she wouldn't have told Twilight what she really thought. Why was she letting out every little truth she shouldn't say? Well, maybe Applejack can help! She is, after all, the element of Honesty. She flew over there as soon as the snacks and things were put away, and landed at the arching entrance. Inside, Applejack was punching the trees. Punching trees. Rainbow Dash never really saw how they got all the apples down at once, and never knew Applejack was that strong. As she walked in, jaw dropped and her hands in her pockets, Applejack finally took notice.

"Well, howdy, Dash." She said with a smile, patting off her dirty shorts and walking over, hugging Rainbow Dash tightly. "What do I have the pleasure of seein' yah fer?" When the pulled away, Applejack put her hands in her pockets.

"I.. I can't lie." Rainbow Dash said, and looked up at her, shuffling in place.

"What in the name of Celestia do yah mean?" She asked, raising a brow.

"I mean I can't lie. Watch! I'll prove it!" She quickly grabbed a green apple from the many baskets around the apple farm, and breathed out.

"This apple is bl.. bl.." After that struggle, many strange, incomprehensible noises escaped her lips. She screamed in frustration, digging her nails into the Apple. "The damn apple is bl- bright green!" she then hissed and tossed the apple far into the hills.

"You're gonna pay fer that." Applejack said, her voice edged with slight annoyance. "But ah believe yah. I can't help though. I got work to do. Why don't yah go and hightail it on down to the Everfree forest and see if Zecora knows anythin' about it." Rainbow Dash sighed, her head between her legs and her hands on her knees. She looked up after a bit, and said her thanks, then flew off, with Applejack calling after her to be careful.

In the Everfree forest, Rainbow Dash made haste to get to Zecora's little hut. She hated this place, but she needed answers. It wasn't long till she got there, after many jumps and squeals. Zecora was working a brew inside, adding things slowly as she stirred, not looking up when the door opened.

"What is it you need? Make it quick. If it's for the flu, I have just the trick." She said, in her normal rhyming way of speaking.

"No, no. It's something different. I can't lie." She said straight out, hoping Zecora had seen this before.

"Now, child, that makes no sense. Surely this ailment isn't that intense."

"It is, and I'll show you just like I showed Applejack! I am a blue uni.. unicor... Cor!" Zecora's eyes narrowed, and she tilted her head. "I am a blue uni..!" Still, she struggled with each word. "I am a blue freakin' pegasus!"

"I see. You cannot lie, I agree." She tapped her chin. "But as to why I can't reply." Zecora then looked Rainbow Dash over, checking her wings and her tongue. "It is no visible illness. But it was a wish made in the nights stillness."

"How do you know that?"

"Princess Luna saw a wish granted in the magic of her night, and I was to look into it, as she knew something was not right. "

"So, what can I do about it?"

"I will send you to Canterlot, and bring your friends. The train ride will already have been bought, and they will see to have you cleansed."

"When?"

"Tomorrow, at dawn. the sooner we do it the sooner we end your sorrow."

"Thanks Zecora." Dash quickly left, as dark was coming on, and she didn't want to be stuck in the Everfree forest. As soon as she got home, she called all of her friends and told them about it, apologizing to Twilight multiple times. SHe must've really meant it, because she couldn't say otherwise. She got a good nights rest, and woke up before dawn.

They all met at the train station, all dressed in their best. As the train pulled in with a slow hiss, three pairs of feet loudly stomp towards them.

"Dash!" Scootaloo's voice made Rainbow look over, pick up Scootaloo and hug her, setting her down after a moment. "Please don't leave. I'll undo my wish, somehow, I promise!" Tears were spilling over in all three of the girls eyes and they clung to Dash's waist.

"Firstly, I'm not leaving. Secondly, what wish?" Rainbow Dash asked, patting her head.

"I-I wished that you couldn't lie on my birthday." Before Dash could respond, Twilight was tugging on her arm.

"We have to go." Dash let go of Scootaloo's arm, and that was it. They didn't share any words, except a mouthed, "Love you, Scoots."

The Princess Of The Night

When they arrived, Princess Luna met them at the entrance of the Castle. She smiled upon seeing the group all there just for Rainbow Dash. Her sister was right behind her, her hair tied back in a ponytail. Twilight eagerly ran up, hugging her teacher.

"My faithful student.. I'm so proud of you for coming to help your friend." She said once the two parted. "My sister and I believe we have the solution to your ailment." She gestured for them to follow. As they walked, Celestia explained what she believed happened.

"You see, on that night the wish was made, the planets were aligned, and magic was everywhere. This magic had a will of it's own, and apparently decided to grant the young filly's wish. I'm not sure why, but it was no work of any evil. Just a misfortunate accident." They soon arrived in the hall where a two thrones sat, and Luna gently grabbed Rainbow Dash's hand, and she closed her eyes, holding Dash's hand firmly. The group could only watch as a magical aura floated around Luna's horn, and to Rainbow Dash, traveling up and down her body like a lightning bolt. Luna's eyes opened, and she smiled.

"Lie to me." Rainbow Dash bit her lip, and nervously answered.

"I'm not a Pegasus." When that came out easy, Dash jumped excitedly, bouncing when she landed. "I am not a Pegasus!" She repeated this a few more times. When she finally settled down, Twilight placed a hand on her shoulder.

"Let's go home."

Author's Note

Well, I wasn't sure how else to end this. Sorry for those who expected more. I'll start on a new story ASAP! Thanks for reading.