Scootaloo and Rainbow Dash: Sisters Forever

Rainbow and Scootaloo got to the library and opened the door to see all five of her other friends sitting at the table.

"Hiya, Rainbow Dash!", Pinkie said with a huge smile.

"Hello, Sugarcube", Applejack also said.

"Mares", Rainbow said letting Scootaloo off of her back, "I need to say something".

"What is it, Darling?", Rarity said, sounding interested.

"It's about Scootaloo", Rainbow replied.

"Is it bad?", Twilight asked.

"Yes", Rainbow said, "Very bad".

"What's wrong?", Fluttershy said.

"She told me she was getting abused, by her mother: Light Cloud"

All five ponies gasped at the same time. Pinkie's mane and tail deflated to its completely straight form.

"Your old friend?", Twilight asked.

"Yes", Rainbow Dash said, "I knocked her out and told Scootaloo I was going to adopt her and am pressing charges on Light. That's why I  to see you. I need you to write a letter to Princes Celestia and ask her to come here."

"OK", Twilight said, "Pinkie, hoof me that quill and paper."

"Here", Pinkie said.

Dear Princess Celestia,

Rainbow Dash has told us that Scootaloo, the filly Luna met in her dream,

is being abused by her mother, Light Cloud. Rainbow has requested you

to come to my library. She needs to talk to you.

You're faithful student,

Twilight Sparkle

"Spike", Twilight called.

"Yes?", Spike said.

"Send this to the Princess"

"OK", he said before taking a deep breath and blowing his green fire breath on the letter, sending it.

"Oh", Rainbow said, the smell hitting her again, "Scoots had an accident. Twi, can she use your shower?"

"Sure", she said, "It's over there". She pointed to the door across the room.

"Thanks, Twilight", Scootaloo said as she walked into the bathroom.

Spike hiccuped and burped, a letter forming. Twilight grabbed the letter in her telekinesis and read it aloud.

Dear Twilight Sparkle, My Faithful Student,

This sounds very serious. Yes I am leaving now. Tell Rainbow Dash I am on my way.

Your mentor,

Princess Celestia

"She's on her way", Twilight said to Rainbow.

"OK", Rainbow Dash

Meanwhile, in the shower...

The shower was heavenly to Scootaloo. The warm water hitting her cold, sore body felt so good. This was her first actual shower in weeks. Her mother barely allowed her to use the shower at home. Mostly when she said her rancid stench was making her ill, was she allowed to step hoof inside the shower or she was blasted with the water hose. It depended on her mood and what kind of day she had.

Scootaloo's nose wrinkled in disgust as she washed her tail. She could smell her 'past accidents'. She felt like a foal, wetting herself all the time. She would get so scared when her mother yelled or came near her. It just happened, there was no controlling it. She started to cry has she scrubbed.

"Why?"  She whispered to herself. "Why can't you love me, mom?"  She dropped her tail and held her face in her hooves.  "Daddy . . . I wish you were still here."

The water was starting to turn cold. How long had she been in here? She wasn't sure anymore. Turning off the water she reached for the towel but recoiled from it. Was she allowed to use it? Or did she had to drip dry? Scootaloo cleared her throat.

"Twilight?"  Scootaloo's strained voice rang out, barely audio over the discussion in the room. Twilight turned towards the room.

"Y-yes?"  Twilight's voice was concerned if not slightly confused.

" . . . um . . . can i use a towel?"

Twilight heard her but was thrown by the question. Why did she ask if she could use a towel and why did she sound so scared?

"Of coarse Scootaloo.  . . . anything you need, feel free."  She turned to Rainbow Dash with a look that begged for a explanation.

However, she was interrupted when Pinkie started shouting...