RariDash Group Collab

by Jake R

Rating: teen
Tags: Romance
Length: 6247

Mini-fics written by RariDash members.

100 - 500 word, prompt based mini-fics by the authors from the RariDash group here on FiMFiction.

Authors are linked at the beginning of every chapter.

If you'd like to participate in this collab, just follow this thread to learn the rules.

Published 1970-01-01 00:00:00 UTC
Last updated 2014-02-12 17:30:22 UTC

Dad- Jondor

Written by Jondor

Amid the roar of the crowd, two stallions sat silently in the stands.  All the usual excitement they felt for the game of hoofball was drowned out by the awkward discovery of the previous night.

Magnum and Spectrum had been friends for years, ever since they had wound up sitting next to each other watching the Cloudsdale Cannoneers play the Manehattan Marauders.  Rooting for different teams had merely given them a playful sense of comradery, then.  Now, learning that their daughters played for the other team, together, made things more tense than a turnover play during triple overtime.

Magnum finished off his beer and flicked the can aside before clearing his throat.  “Look,” he started off, “maybe we’re just taking this the wrong way.  I mean, if Rainbow was a stallion, we’d be okay with this, right?”

Spectrum just stared at his old friend for a moment.  “If Rainbow was—If Rarity was a stallion things would be alright,” he grumbled.

Magnum’s eye twitched.  “You know what I mean.  Our kids’ll be just fine.  Look at Spitfire, for one.”

“And Hoity Toity.”  Spectrum parried.

“There’s all those rumors about Soarin’.”  Magnum cracked open another beer.

“Photo Finish is in the tabloids at least once a week.”  Spectrum scooped up a beer for himself as well.

Both stallions chuckled nervously at each other for a moment, then slapped each other on the back before finally turning their attention back to the game.

After the final touchdown, as the crowd was getting up to leave, Spectrum finally spoke up again.  “So, when do we start pestering them about grandfoals?”

Magnum put a hoof to his chin, arching an eyebrow.  “Let’s leave that up to Pearl and Firefly.  Deal?”

“Deal.”

They shook hooves on it.

Rainboom- RazedRainbow

Written by RazedRainbow

Rainbow thought she'd be safe. The wind a thousand feet in the air was impossible for Rarity to yell over, not to mention she was far too scared of heights to even think of struggling.

However, Rainbow had forgotten about that stare—the kind that freezes flames and brings demons to their knees. She shuddered, but grinned nonetheless.

It was a smile unshared. “I hate you,” Rarity said, crossing her forelegs over her chest.

“You seemed pretty stoked about it last week.” Poor choice of words. The cold stare rose to a searing glare.

“When you say, and I quote, ‘Wanna help me get into the Wonderbolts?’ I expect a plea for emotional support, or perhaps even a new flight suit of some kind. But this?” Rarity glanced over her withers. Even the mountains had been reduced to mere dots. “This,” she continued, “is treachery.”

Rainbow said nothing. Yet another bad move to add to the pile. When Rarity looked back up, her cheeks were covered with runny mascara. “How could you? I thought you said I was your special somepony.” Rainbow couldn’t help but wonder where she had gotten such a vast arsenal of guilt-riddling looks.

“Come on, Rares. You said you wanted to help, and you’re helping.”

Rarity's frown somehow deepened. “You can’t be serious.”

Rainbow chuckled. “I am. Best way to get in is with a Rainboom, and how can I pull that off without my good luck charm?”

“Easy: breakneck speed, proper angling, and unprecedented skill.”

“Uh huh. See ya in a few.”

Rarity opened her mouth; why she did so would be forever lost to history. Any words were cut off by a sudden drop. Rainbow watched the white blob flail about as it grew smaller and smaller.

Three, she counted down, two, one!

She was off. Air rushed by her, tugging on her wings and lips. Normally she would take the time to enjoy such a free feeling, but at that moment she was focused on one thing: catching Rarity before she could start kicking.

Tears sprung to her eyes, but she kept them open and focused on her wide-eyed marefriend. She wasn’t sure when the cone formed, nor could she tell you when it broke. All she knew was that a deafening boom shook her body, and, in an instant, Rarity was once again cradled tightly in her forelegs.

“You swine!” A jeweled hoof connected with her cheek. Rainbow grinned in spite of her burning cheek and looked up. The Rainboom stretched across the sky, shining as bright as the sun. Worth it. She looked back to Rarity and pulled her into a tight hug. "Thank you," she whispered. The rage radiating off the unicorn cooled in an instant. "Thank you."

They stayed that way for a long time, hovering miles above Equestria, embraced, a halo of color hanging high above their heads.

"I still hate you," Rarity said.

Rainbow smiled and kissed her cheek. "I know."

Wet- Evil

Written by Evil

Rarity was contently watching her marefriend perfom for her, the latest stunt routine over the Whitewater lake.

Rainbow came out of a loop and started the last phase: The Waterball Dazzle. She shot downwards with tremendous speed, right into the calm lake. As she made a gigantic splash, she speed back up in the sky, and before the water could decend back into the lake, she started flaying around it, holding it in place. She circled around the ball of water and then suddenly sped through it from the top causing a rainboom when she reached the middle. The whole sky turned into rainbows as the water reflected the rainbooms primary colors.

Rarity watched the spectacle in awe.. until the water came down soaking her to the bone.

What came next was an earpiercing scream: "AHHHHHH MY MANE!" followed by some laughter from the speedy pegasus.

"Don't worry Rarity I'll get you dry in a jiffy, with my very own patented rainblow-dry!"

Rairty lost her ability to speak, as the thought of it was terrifying beyond belief.

"Haha, I'm just messing with ya. You look way hotter with your mane wet like that" said Rainbow as she gave Rarity a quick peck on the cheek.

Rarity remained speechless and a smile crept on her lips...

Madness- Jake R

Written by Jake R

Let me describe to you how a bad day goes.

It starts with waking up to the smell of fire. I can't tell you how many times that's happened to me at this point.

It continues with me tumbling down the stairs and finding that Sweetie Belle has attempted to make breakfast without help yet again.

Honestly, you'd think I'd just sleep in the kitchen these days whenever she's over. It would certainly reduce damage to an extent.

Oh, who am I kidding? She would find other ways...

It continues with me then spending my entire morning clearing the wake of my sister's destruction. No, Sweetie Belle, it's not a big deal. It's not like I was planning on being productive today.

Then I actually do manage to get into my workroom. Surely enough, I find some form of distraction. A trashy gossip article. Opal doing something amusing with her toys. The wind.

It doesn't matter. On a bad day, it's not like the inspiration will even come.

Even if it did, fashion, ephemeral cycle that it is, shall find the newest flavor of the month that will render all my other designs unstylish.

I don't really think like this, mind you. That's just the side effect of a bad day.

I hate being late for a weekly spa meeting with Fluttershy, but of course, it just so happens to be a bad day. Time is a completely fictional construct to me at this point, and I don't even bother checking the clock. I never leave the boutique on days like this. I'm not even eating properly. All junkfood, and not even the fulfilling kind they make at sugarcube corner. Celestia, I'm disgusting.

The evening comes, and I'm so detached from all reality that I'm finding myself staring blankly at my kitchen floor, counting the tiles...

Upon close inspection, my kitchen floor does not have tiles.

Then, she comes over. Oh, dear sweet Celestia, her.

Why now? Doesn't she know I'm not in the mood on a day like this? Surely, we've dated long enough to know when we can't stand the sight of other ponies.

She cracks a joke at me, yes, of course she does. That's what you always do, isn't it? I must ask, what did you do today, darling? Sleep in a cloud? Jest with Applejack and Pinkie?

How I yearn to be productive like that.

I suppose she get's bored of my listlessness, that, or simply tired. I know I am. We then retire to my bed. On a bad day, I am never more ready for sleep.

Something happens. She wraps her wing around me and pulls me close. She's actually stroking my mane. Ordinarily, the mane is off limits, but on a bad day, I'm so detached that I just take it. Admittedly, it feels a little soothing. However I'm still feeling awful.

She kisses and nibbles my ear, and... soothed.

Tranquility. That's a nice word.

I start to fall asleep, this time, not out of pure exhaustion, but instead, from comforted bliss. She has such powers to do this to me, it's absolutely maddening. In a good way, mind you.

This, darlings, is why I love having bad days.

Fillyfooler- Dr.Fayz

Written by Dr.Fayz

"...You too? ...Seriously?"

"I know it might seem a little out of the ordinary, but— "

"Ah mean Rainbow Dash being one is obvious! But you??"

"Woah! What the hay is that suppose to mean?! You think just because I constantly act boyish and dominate and is always trying to prove my vast superiority over stallions to attract mares, that automatically labels me as some kind of fillyfooler?"

"...Eeyup."

"See‼ This is why I HATE stallions! They're so judgmental!"

"Now now, calm down, Rainbow Dash. There's no reason in getting your feathers all ruffled over what other ponies think. I'm certain Big Mac didn't mean for it to be offensive. Right?"

"..."

"...Ahem.—Now I know this is a lot to ask, but we're really not comfortable in asking somepony else about this."

"Well, Ah'm not exactly comfortable in being asked to do this either. Y'all aware there are real services for this, right? Ah ain't nothin' but a simple farm pony."

"Oh, but you're perfect! You're strong, confident and industrious! All excellent qualities! Besides, you can't possible have us ask some random stallion for something this important! I mean you're basically family."

"Which is why Ah'm uncomfortable with this... y'all two being close friends with AJ... Ah'm not so sure she'd approve."

"Oh nonsense! ♥ I'm sure Applejack wouldn't mind at all! And besides... she doesn't have to know."

"Hrmm... I don't know..."

"Oh please! It'll be quick! I promise! Just get into the barn and pop it in there and when you're done we'll be out of your hair."

"Harrumph... All right..."

"Wonderful! Rainbow Dash, are you okay to go alone? I could tag along for moral support if you'd like... Hold your hoof if things get scary—" ♥

"I'm fine‼ I'll just be in and out, or uh—he will... Then we're out of here!"

"All right. I'll be out here!"

"You're lucky AJ brother. That's only reason I'm letting you do this to me, you know?"

"Ah'm surprised you're the one Ah'm doing it to. How'd she convince you to take that bullet?"

"Look, I know you won't understand because you haven't slept with Rarity, and you never will, but trust me when I say this: There is no way—in Tartarus—that I'm eating a sloppy joe for the rest of my life just because of a foal! Not with her‼ Uh-uh! If she desperately wants a foal, I'll get her one, but there is no way I'm letting her give birth to it!"

"..."

"...Let's just get this over with. I don't time to explain myself to you..."

"Ah'm sorry Ah asked."

"Whatever. Get on with it already! And just so you know— I won't moan or anything."

"Not willingly you won't..."

Stalker- Twinkletail

Written by Twinkletail

"Rainbow Dash! I cannot believe you!"

Oh mare, how did Rarity find me here? I thought this place was super-secret. The only other pony who knows about this spot and what it means is...

...Pinkie Pie. Of course. I knew I should have gotten her to make a Pinkie Promise to keep this spot a secret. She's totally gonna pay next time I see...

"Rainbow Dash!"

Oh right. Sitting here quietly probably isn't helping matters. She sounds mad. Like, really mad. Why would she be mad? Gotta say something to make her happy. Something perfect that'll totally make everything cool.

"Hey Rares."

Nailed it.

"How could you do such a thing? I was honored that my sweet Rainbow was finally requesting that I design an outfit for her...and this is what...unbelievable!"

Ugh, how did that not work? She loves that nickname. And what's she so upset about anyway? I'm wearing the outfit. That's good, right? And I am making it look good. Though everything she makes looks good, pretty much. And this outfit is perfect for this! It blends in perfectly with my hiding bush, and stealth is super-important when Spitfire and the Wonderbolts suddenly fly right there right behind Rarity oh mare there they go zooming right past in formation that's so awesome this must be a new formation they've never flown like that in all the times...

"Rainbow Dash!!"

Oh right, Rarity's still looking. Gotta look back at her, even if it means missing this trick. Oh mare she looks mad. Gotta put on the innocent look. Whatever's wrong, I can probably get away with it by pretending I don't know. Which is really easy when I don't. Did I miss another one of her fashion shows? Play it cool, Dash. Easiest way to find out? Ask her what's up.

"What's up?"

Just like that. The Dash is a smooth customer.

"What's up? What's up? You are using my hard work to...to stalk the Wonderbolts! How crude! Despicable! Outrageous! Reprehensible..."

Ugh. What is she, a dictionary? Did I accidentally start dating a white Twilight? Are all unicorns like this? Oh geez, she's still going. What is this, like eight different words? Who even knows so many words that mean the same thing? That's pointless. Unnecessary. Ridiculous. ...Aw hay, now she's got me doing it! Gah...what's she so upset about anyway? It's not like she didn't...

...Oh I got this.

"Is it as crude and despicable and whatever as it was when I flew you over Sapphire Shores' house to look down at her patio last week?"

Aw yeah. Not much to say to that, huh? Dangit, she looks so cute when she's at a loss for words. Now turn it around.

"It's cool, beautiful. I totally forgive you."

Look. At. That. Smile. Rainbow Dash, you are totally amazing. Now give her a kiss.

So awesome.

Watermelon- Zaphod

Written by Zaphod

Ponyville had this charmingly rustic quality to it. It wasn’t a center of government like Canterlot, it didn’t boast the museums or night life of Fillydelphia, nor did it harbor the boisterous hustle and bustle of thriving Manehattan.

However, Ponyville was known for a few quirks and oddities that spiced up life in the town. One such quirk came as a multicolored blur bursting from the door of Carousel Boutique, beelining for the outskirts of town with high, yet likely futile, hopes of escape.

”Rainbow Dash, you get back here this instant!”

Every stallion, mare and foal in the immediate radius of the boutique simultaneously decided that, for the sake of their health, it was in their best interest to make themselves scarce for the next day or two.

“Honestly, that mare! Of all the things for her to get in my mane, it had to be watermelon!” I ran a hoof through the locks, now sticky with juice. Sometimes I wonder what possibly could have possessed me to date this mare, what with her dirty hooves and her lack of etiquette and her luscious coat and her … stunning mane …

I smiled despite myself, moving to the washroom to cleanse my coiffure. And what of her daredevil grin, or her carefree laugh?

I can’t leave out all those romantic walks down by the lake, or the time she “missed” our spa day only to show up later with roses and puppy dog eyes, claiming she got distracted during her training.

“Well,” I spoke aloud, filling the tub with warm water before climbing in. “I suppose I can forgive her this time. Accidents happen, after all.”

To my dismay, the juice was harder to scrub out than I anticipated. Seething, I growled, “But if she ever does this again, I’m going to feed Rainbow Dash a bouquet of poison joke. Cross my heart and hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye.”

Necklace- Dr.Fayz

Written by Dr.Fayz

It sparkled...

Almost as much as her as she bore it up close to observe it's pristine luster. It's glimmering flicker shone deep, giving birth to a million stars that bathed in the blackness of her eyes and a smile of admiration perked her lips at it's sight.

Time seemed to slow down as she made her neck tall and slowly she let the necklace drape around her neck. She was beautiful... and she knew it. Holding her head high she'd close it's small lock before releasing it from her telekinetic grip all while keeping her eyes shut in her own nonchalant manner that told the world: Yes, darling, I know. I simply DO look divine!

Adjusting her mane around the necklace she turned to me...

...peering those blue crystals towards me that were filled with spunk and expectations.

"Well?" she asked.

Stunning...

Beautiful...

Amazing...

There were so many words for it, yet I knew there was only one word that could express my total and true feelings for the perfection before me.

"Meh...

...It looks okay."

Perfect. ♥

Humiliation- FierceRainbow

Written by FierceRainbow

"Stay cool, stay cool," the pegasus took a deep breath. "I'm going to be fine."

Rainbow dash crouched down and licked her lips, narrowing her eyes. She shot off towards her heroes, leaving a bright trail. The cheers of the crowd turned to confused muttering, even a few angry shout.

"What are you doing?" One of the Wonderbolts cried, but she ignored them. She had to finish.

Rainbow dash zipped down again, beginning to speed-trot in front of the audience. None of the faces she passed looked impressed. Her chest felt tight. The Wonderbolts were coming towards her, and she could already tell they were angry. She had to move onto the final stage.

Beating her wings hard, Rainbow dash flew upwards as fast as she could. She bit her lip, glancing over her shoulder at her chasers. They were gaining on her. She narrowed her eyes, focusing on the path ahead of her. Finally, she reached a good height for a Sonic Rainboom.

She stopped to catch her breath. Apparently, she took too long as the Wonderbolts had reached her again. She grinned and waved. "See you later!"

Gathering her hind legs, she shot forwards. She turned around to see her pursues falling behind. That single moment where she lost her concentration, where she turned her head, her hooves fumbled and her wing beat faltered brought it all to the end. With a single long scream, she was thrown backwards through the air. The stadium drifted away, her wings stopped moving. Then she hit the ground.

Rainbow dash moaned loudly, arching her aching body painfully. She was coated in mud and debris. She squeezed her eyes shut.

"Rainbow dash!" A shrill voice cut through her numb mind. She opened her eyes a crack to see a familiar white unicorn dashing towards her. "Oh, my dear, what in Equestria happened to you?"

"I fell." She replied simply, closing her eyes again. She wanted to sleep. She wanted to be alone. She wanted nopony to see her in such her humiliating state.

"Oh goodness," Rarity's voice was quieter. "I'm so sorry, you look simply terrible."

Rainbow dash didn't reply.

"Is... is anything broken?"

She grunted and unsteadily got to her hooves. Well, none of her legs were broken. Slowly she stretched out both her wings wincing. "No," she said finally. "I think I sprained my left wing but other than that I'm good. At least, physically." She added the last part in a mutter.

"What do you mean by that?" Rarity asked.

"It's going to be all over the paper that some nobody crashed a Wonderbolt's performance and make a completely fool out of herself. I'm a stupid, clumsy, idiot!"

"Now you stop talking that way right this instance!" Rainbow dash blinked. Rarity sounded angry . "You may have made a mistake, but you are a brave, charming, beautiful young mare who will stop at nothing to be the best!"

Rainbow dash was dumbstruck, her pain being pushed away to another part of her mind. "You... you really think that much of me?"

A blush adorned the unicorn's pure white cheeks. "Well... yes," Rarity looked straight at her. "I do. I really do. Why, I've been beginning to think... oh, it's silly," she continued on before the pegasus could even respond. "That maybe, someday, we could be something more than friends."

While Rarity's eyes closed, Rainbow dash's went as wide as they possible could when soft lips were pressed against her's.But then as their molded together she leaned forwards, kissing Rarity with all her might before breaking free.

"Me too."

Fire- The 8-Bit Flame Princess

Written by The 8-Bit Flame Princess

"I can't do this." Rarity said, her cheeks flushed.

"I know." said Rainbow Dash calmly, despite the fact she'd just been rejected. It seemed as if she didn't really care. As if she had no emotion.

Heartless.

"I'm in love with Pinkie Pie." Rarity explained, though it was obvious. Everypony knew- except the one who mattered most.

"I know." the pegasus repeated.

"She's a lovely mare, and I think she's so beautiful and kind and she makes me smile even when I'm down-" Rarity said, her hysteria rising.

"Rarity," Dash smirked, grabbing her love gently but firmly. "I know. I understand. I'm sorry I tried to kiss you. It wasn't cool."

And then, looking into her friend's pretty magenta eyes, Rarity knew they would be OK.

Even though she wished they hadn't been magenta eyes but ice blue ones that she'd seen so close when they'd leaned in.

How heartbreaking.

"Well then, goodbye, Rainbow Dash. Have a lovely day!" Rarity cheerfully went off, thinking of a certain pink pony.

And then, as the unicorn left, the smile slipped from Dash's face, and she let a small sob escape from her.

It wasn't fair.

It hurt a lot, more than her broken wing, though that was ridiculous.

It burned like fire.

And the worst thing was, Rainbow Dash kind of liked it.

Study- Prompted-by-Raridash

Written by Prompted-by-Raridash

Books surrounded the vision of the blue pegasus as she look through book by book, flipping through the pages with diligence and near ease. Rarity just stood near the wall of books that laid on her kitchen table, utterly confounded by all the questions that batted her head right now.

Why was Rainbow Dash doing this?

How does she even read through so many books so quickly?

When did she get interested in reading big, heavy books?!

None of these questions had any satisfactory answers, leaving her only able to sigh and lay her head against the couch nearest to her, from where she was watching Rainbow Dash in her reading, oblivious to the white unicorn’s obvious peering.

As her head laid on the couch, she did a quick mental recap of the things that she would need to do on this day, but decided against doing anything immediately. Rarity felt ridiculously tired anyways after all the work she had done today.

Tomorrow is going to be an interesting day, it seems.

Rarity couldn’t help but giggle a little at that statement, indulging in what she had planned to do.

Whatever this crazy pony is thinking of doing… it is sure to be… fun…

And with that, Rarity drifted into sleep with her head on the couch. Her whole body went numb and collapsed, a loud thud resulting from the fall.

Rainbow Dash’s attention was caught by this and she trotted over to Rarity’s side, begrudgingly carrying the tired mare on her back, bringing her upstairs. As she got to Rarity’s bedroom, her head turned to face the tired mare, who bore a weak smile on her face.

Rainbow Dash couldn’t help but smile back, despite herself, as she slowly slid her body onto her bed, covering her with the blankets covering the bed.

Soon, Rares… Soon.

Rainbow Dash took a few moments to stare at the white unicorn laying in her bed, both ponies still smiling, as she sat down somewhere next to the bed. After what Rainbow could have sworn was a few hours, she finally decided to get up from her original position and looked at a nearby clock.

Huh. It’s nine o’ clock?

She looked out at the window and saw Luna’s night draped over all of Ponyville, street lights all lit. She fought to keep a yawn from escaping her mouth as she plainly looked at the bedroom door, thinking of the books she hadn’t read through yet.

I think I need to go hit the books now.

Every word that she had thought of had her becoming very curious about the type of mare she was becoming. Shrugging it off, she quietly walked back out towards the door, gently closing the door to the bedroom shut. Her mind switched gears as she began her descent down the staircase.

Now lemme see… is firing homemade fireworks into the air illegal or is it illegal to fly anywhere near fireworks that’s been fired?

Tissues- FierceRainbow

Written by FierceRainbow

Rarity groaned, rolling onto her side. She was having the worst of days, having woken up with a blocked nose and pounding headache.

Even that slight movement felt like an ice pick driving mercilessly into her skull. At least none of her friends had come by- she would hate for them to see her in such a way. There was a knock at the door.

I can’t go to answer it, she thought, sniffing in an unladylike manner. And I can’t use my magic either. I don’t want any visitors anyway, and it can’t be a customer because the shop is closed. I’ll just pretend I’m not in.

The knock came again, harder, faster. She winced at the loud noise, pulling her covers up. The knocking continued for a while before eventually dying out. Good, the pony must have gone.

“Woah, you look horrible.”

Rarity jumped, shrieking with shock, then curling up in ball as pain shot through her head. A minute later she slowly stretched out again to see Rainbow Dash dangling through a half-open window she was sure she’d locked. “Rainbow!” she spluttered, before regaining her composure. “I’m sorry dear, but this really isn’t a good time.”

The Pegasus ignored her, flying in to hover round the over side of the bed, forcing Rarity to move a little to see her. “Are you sick?”

Rarity rolled her eyes. “Well of course I-” she broke off as her muzzle tingled. “A-A-CHOO!”

Rainbow Dash leapt out of the way to avoid getting sneezed on. “I’ll take that as a yes. Wait here.”

She huffed as her marefriend zoomed away, out of the door. Honestly, Rainbow Dash, why did you pick today of all days to visit. I want to be alone. She was suddenly aware of some snot smeared beneath her nose. Wiping it away with her hoof would be disgusting, she needed some tissues.

“I’m back!”

Rarity turned her head -carefully so as not to aggravate her headache- to hide her runny nose. A blue hoof reached down and turned her head back, carefully wiping her nose with a tissue. She blushed. “Thank you, Rainbow Dash.”

“No problem. I made you some sweet tea, apparently it’s good for colds.” Rainbow Dash held out a steaming mug, smiling.

“That was awful quick,” Rarity said, frowning. “What did you do?”

“Oh, I just turned the kettle really high,” she chuckled, sliding her arm behind Rarity’s neck, lifting her head and pouring some of the hot liquid into her mouth. “Now drink up.”

The unicorn smiled, leaning against Rainbow Dash’s chest as she carefullygave the drink to her. Perhaps she didn’t want to be alone after all.

Dark- Siglo de Oro

Written by Siglo de Oro

"You forgot to bring a flashlight?!" exclaimed Rarity with disbelief.

"Well...with all the stop you brought with you, I thought you would bring one!" exclaimed Rainbow Dash back.

They were both lost in the middle of the dark woods as they tried to get back to their campsite. Applejack, Apple Bloom, Sweetie and Scootaloo must be worried sick.

"Last time I ever go hiking." complained the unicorn. "Great sense of direction my rump."

"Maybe if I wasn't so distracted by it in the first place we wouldn't have gotten lost!"

"How could you?!" said a confused Rarity. "You were in front of me most of the time."

"So I took quick peeks at it sometimes while you were distracted...so what?!" spat the pegasus.

"I know you did." Rarity winked. "I just let you take quick peeks." she shook her hips. "I know how to use others to get my way you know darling."

"As long as you let me stay on top." smirked Dash.

"You know that will never happen." corrected Rarity.

"I know." admitted Dash as her face blushed.

"Good...now lead the way, if we get back to camp before sunrise...mistress will make sure to give you a special treat." flirted Rarity seductively. "If you can see it of course."

"Of course I can see it." pointed out a smug Dash. "I can see your white butt in this darkness."

"Good...now follow it."

"Will do." nodded Dash.

Dash should get lost with her more often.

Sleep- Jake R

Written by Jake R

She keeps nibbling on the wing when I try to sleep.

Why do they insist on doing that, anyway? My guess is that she probably thinks it’s cute.

Not so cute when you’re just trying to sleep.

I whisper to her. “Not now.”

She giggles. “I couldn’t resist.”

I turn around to try and side eye her into stopping. Even though it’s dark, I can tell she’s grinning all coy-like.

Crap, she’s lucky that she’s cute.

Nevertheless, I’m not having any of it, so I tell her to buzz off the best way possible.

“One of these days, Rarity. Pow! Right in your jaw."

She giggles again. Darn it, that’s even cuter. “I know how much you adore it, darling, don’t be so brash.”

I roll my eyes. “Come on, I’m trying to sleep. Give it a rest.”

She gives me a little kiss on the nose. Admittedly, I feel a little better. Okay, she’s gonna let up, right? She’s gonna let me get a little shut-eye, yes?

Ha. No.

Instead, she crawls under the sheets and starts blowing raspberries on my belly.

Must. Not. Giggle.

I tell myself to focus. She’s left me no choice at this point.

Since my wings are freed, I take the opportunity to pick her up (yeah, I’m that strong. What of it?) and toss her off the bed. Not sure what’s louder, the thud or her shriek.

She huffs, taking a pillow with her magic and slapping me like it’s a pillow fight. These days, I can’t help but giggle at how mad she gets at this.

“Fine! Be that way, Rainbow Dash! I’m sleeping on the couch!” She storms out, door slamming behind her. I sigh and snuggle up against a pillow, ready to finally sleep.

Don’t worry, folks. She’ll be back in an hour, rustling up against my wings. This will probably happen again in a few nights, but it’ll still end the same way.

It’s not that bad, if you ask me.

Candlelight- ADRNEL

Written by ADRNEL

It was a dark and stormy night, as Rarity lit a few candles to provide much needed light.

"Okay Dash...I lit the candles...you can come out now, the big bad storm isn't going to get you!" playfully stated the unicorn, trying to hold back her laughter.

"I'M NOT SCARED!!!" defended Dash trying to put up a brave face as she peeked out from behind the couch. "I just don't like the lightning."

"Okay...go ahead and keep on denying...I'll just be going to the closet to get some extra blankets for you...you'll be fine sleeping down hear by yourself with the severe storm raging outside right?"

"Of course I will!" stated a smug Dash trying to hide her secret fear. "I've slept through worse!"

"Good...I'll be right back." Rarity took the candlestick with her magic and headed up stairs to get the extra blanket and pillow.

Unwittingly leaving the room Dash was in, in utter darkness, with the lightning from outside being the only light source.

"I am not...scared..." mumbled the pegasus to herself. She closed her eyes tight...hoping that if she doesn't see the storm, everything will be less scary.

Dash, to her shock, could still see the flashes of lightning through her closed eyelids, making her even more scared. "Not scared!"

Suddenly, a loud thundering boom shook the boutique as a bolt of lightning struck dangerously close by. "I AM SCARED!!!" screamed Dash as she flew up upstairs to be with Rarity.

"RARITY!!!" the cyan pegasus yelled before tackling Rarity to the floor and knocking the candlestick that Rarity was holding with it. The room was momentarily shrouded with darkness, before the unicorn's horn started glowing to provide light.

Rarity to her surprise, saw Dash over her, pinning her to the floor. "Okay!" admitted Dash. "I AM scared!!! I don't want to sleep by myself!!!" finally being honest with herself.

"It's okay to be scared every once in a while Dash." she then brought Dash into a tight hug. "Why don't you sleep with me on my bed instead?"

Dash just quietly nodded and accepted Rarity's proposal. "Thanks Rarity...you're an awesome friend."

"No problem..." they both looked into each others eyes before the finally met with a kiss.

Liar- The DJ Rainbow Dash

Written by The DJ Rainbow Dash

The pair continued to trek through the trees, realization dawning on both that the sun would be going down within the hour. Everypony, especially the two of them, knew the old mare’s tale of what could happen in a forest at night.

“Rainbow dear, while I loved that incredible waterfall you showed me, I can’t help but wonder if you know the way back to Ponyville,” Rarity questioned, head darting around like a top with every noise heard. She wasn’t an outdoors mare, and could only wonder with fear onto the kinds of creatures which came out of the forest in the dark.

“Don’t worry Rares, I know exactly where I’m going!” Rainbow retorted, boasting with pride like always.

“Well alright, but I swear we have passed that mossy stone more than once.”

Rainbow’s eyes veered towards the object with Rarity was gesturing to, and her confidence took a hit of disbelief. She was definitely certain that they had seen the stone on more than one occasion. “Um… how do you know it’s the same mossy stone?”

Rarity walked over and flipped it upside down, being extra cautious not to get her hooves dirty. Underneath said rock was a stick. “Remember earlier on the way here? You put a stick under this rock, to help mark the way back. Now forgive my lack of directional skill, but I am pretty certain that passing the same place twice is not the right way to do it."

Rainbow stood there dumbfounded, more due to the realization that Rarity was right, and that her own sense of direction had failed her. She always enjoyed the capability of being able to know where she was or which way to go, and here she was stuck in a measly forest.

Stubbornness seemed to claim victory here.

“I was just checking to make sure that we were going in the right direction, it involved going by this stone twice, that’s all! Come on, just follow me this way!” Rainbow grabbed Rarity’s hoof and yanked her towards the direction she wanted to go.

Rarity didn’t question Rainbow, and instead let the pegasus continue to try and believe that she knew the way back.

Eventually, they seemed to be making process when Rainbow noticed a clearing up ahead.

“HA! See I told you I knew where I was go…”

Both of them stared at the waterfall they had just left 30 minutes ago.

“…ing.”

Rarity looked over at Rainbow and noticed the sullen look of defeat on her face, half thankful that her friend finally realized she was lost.

“So are you going to admit you lied about knowing where you were going?”

Rainbow merely nodded in response.