A Dark Night

Leaving Sweet Apple Acres, Scootaloo started trotting along the road towards the Carousel Boutique in search for Sweetie Belle.  Upon arriving she was sad to find out that Rarity had closed shop for the day.  Sighing she decided to head over to the park.

Lying down under a shady tree, she let out a sigh.  Thoughts about her future destiny and what was going to happen shifted through her mind.  Scootaloo looked up and started cloud watching to take off her problems.  Out of nowhere, BOOM.

Looking around she noticed every pony looking up.  Focusing on what caused it she then noticed it, The Sonic Rainboom. Out of nowhere came Rainbow Dash.  Scootaloo could only see the silhouette of her mane’s colors as she whizzed by.  Somersaulting in air Dash was heading back towards Scootaloo.

Scootaloo bracing herself for possible impact and/or pain; instead getting a stomach turning jolt as Rainbow actually grabbing her.  Somersaulting and barrel-roiling at the same time she caused Scootaloo to drop a few feet before catching her again then landing on a cloud nearby.

“Hay Squirt”

Thump, Thump, Thump, and Gasp.  Scootaloo’s mind was racing a mile a second.

“What was that all about?”

“Just thought you could use a little pick-me-up, literally”, Rainbow added with a small chuckle. “I saw you walking through town slowly and looked like you were lost in thought.”

“Well I have to admit that WAS TOTALLY AWESOME” Scootaloo admitted.

“Glad I cheered you up a little but mind me asking you what is going on?”

“I really don’t want to talk about it.” Scoots said spirit dropping like a huge weight.

“Come on I’m loyalty if you forgot, your safe with anything you tell me!”

Sigh, “Would you take me back to Sweet Apple Acres, I just don’t feel like talking.”

“Okay, why would you want to go there and not home?” Dash asked.

Gulp, “I’m staying there right now.”

“UH, Okay hop on”

Once on Rainbow’s back they glided down towards Sweet Apple Acres.  Spotting Big Mac, Scootaloo got Dash’s Attention to land near.  With a huge PLUNK they were on the ground.

Macintosh was startled by the sudden impact of Rainbow hitting the ground.  Noticing Scootaloo on her back he trotted over to investigate.

“She was in the park and I dropped in.”

“So that’s what the Rainboom was all about earlier?”

“Sort of, I was practicing it, and after failing a few times I succeeded. Well as I was passing by I noticed Scoots here alone in the park, she didn’t really wanted to talk and asked to be brought here.”

Big Mac looked over to Scootaloo who was sitting nearby listening, “Anything happen?”

“No, I just couldn’t find Sweetie Belle,”

“Did Rarity know where she was?”

“She was closed and no one answered”

“Wait”, R.D. chimed in, “You’re looking for Rarity and Sweetie? Well they are a town over for fabric shopping.”

“Dang I was hoping she could hang out or crusade.”

“Also isn’t Applejack and Apple Bloom gone for the weekend?” Dash Asked.

“Eeeyup” Mac chimed in.

“Then why are you staying her?”

Scootaloo didn’t really want to tell her in fear of how Rainbow Dash would think of her.  Scared of what may happen once again she started curling up into a ball and weeping.

“Mind if I tell her Scoots?” came Mac’s gentle voice. Scootaloo thought for a second before nodding yes.  So Big Mac continued on and told R.D. about the night before.

While he gently went on with the story she started to unwind and calm down. She started uncurling herself and stood up, slowly making her way over to hide behind Macintosh.

When he was finished he peered around to his back side to see her trying to hide herself from Rainbow.

Taking notice Dash walked over and embraced Scootaloo in a huge hug.  “So what is going to happen to her now?”  The one question Scootaloo feared.

“Well I think asking A.J. first is our best option for now, but untill A.J. gets back home she is welcomed to stay here.” he answered.

Hearing the town hall bells in the distance R.D. noticed that it was getting late.  “Well I better get going; I guess it is getting time for dinner.” Dash said as she released Scootaloo from the embrace.

“I guess so, hold up why don’t you join Scoot’s and I instead?”

“That sounds like a really good idea since my home is on the other side of town and well flying at this time of the day is too congested.” she replied.

Scootaloo felt better that Rainbow was taking this good and was even more excited to hear that she would be joining them for dinner, Scootaloo buzzed happily at the idea.

Taking noticed of this while they walked back to the farm house rainbow took note of something she wanted to ask while they ate.

Big Macintosh led Rainbow Dash into the den to wait while he started cooking.  Scootaloo went and got her homework from saddle bags from upstairs and came down to join her.  Wynona had join Rainbow in the den and was lying down near her.

After a few worksheets and a little help from Dash, Mac finally called them in.   In the dining room they found Big Mac had made an Apple soup with mashed potatoes and fresh apple juice.  For desert an apple pie was cooling nearby.

It was a great meal.  Conversations and some small talk were exchanged between Big Mac and Rainbow Dash, Scootaloo every now and then asked questions about Rainbow’s stunts and tricks. Scootaloo finally asked as they were eating the pie for desert when Dash could give her another one of her famous flying lessons.

After discussing it and being approved by Mac they decided that before A.J and A.B. got home the following day would be a good time.

Clearing dishes and some more small talk it was getting late and Rainbow had to head out due to work in the morning.  Big Mac agreed since he had some last trees to buck before tomorrow’s end.

They bid their farewells to each other and Rainbow headed home.  Scootaloo headed upstairs to get ready for bed and the long day tomorrow.  Once in bed she was out like a light.

Big Mac came in later after taking a shower to check up on her.  Giving her a blanket and turning off the light he preceded to bed himself.