A Warrior's Heart of Gold

Rainbow Dash must've changed her makeup and clothes at least a hundred times! She was so nervous!

"Oh what do I do! What do I do! "

The last time she had ever gone out with anypony was 2 years ago and it was only for 2 days. She heard a knock at the door.

"One second!"

She looked in the mirror once more then answered the door. It was Rarity. She happily jumped up and down then smiled at Rainbow Dash.

"Oh darling! I heard you had special 'plans' today and I thought I might help!"

"Oh thank you Rarity. Yes I need some help. I'm so nervous!"

Rarity began to search through her clothes and pulled out a lovely gown.

"Oh this is perfect!"

Dash tried it on and slowly walked out from behind the curtain.

"How do I look?" She twirled around and flicked the end of the dress.

Soarin was waiting outside the door to the bakery. When he saw her, his eyes widened and he smiled.

"You look beautiful."

"Oh thank you" Rainbow Dash's muzzle turned red and she nervously smiled at him. Soarin held out his hoof and walked her into the bakery. They sat at a table near the window.  Rainbow Dash was trembling as she nervously nibbled the muffin he bought her.

He smiled. "You truly are amazing. I'm so happy you decided to join me."

She smiled nervously. She could tell he was also nervous. He shuffled and turned to her.

"Come on. I have to show you something."

He held out his hoof and she carefully took it and smiled. He led her to a beautiful waterfall and a bridge. The water trickled down. They stood there looking in amazement at the wonderful scenery.

"I-I...I really like you Rainbow Dash."

Rainbow Dash looked at him and smiled with a loving, understanding expression.

"I like you too Soarin."

She lightly kissed him and they stood there in each other's arms looking at the waterfall.

Pinkie Pie saw them in the bushes. She excitedly jumped up and down and trotted back to town to tell her friends.

When the girls had heard the news they gasped. They sat around Rarity's boutique in astonishment.

"Rainbow Dash and Soarin! Oh how wonderful!" Rarity excitedly clapped in joy.

"This is so exciting! Rainbow Dash has a special pony!"

"Now girls. Be mature about this. When they walk in, do not mention it-"

Twilight Sparkle was cut off as the two lovers walked in holding hooves.

"Hello Rainbow Dash! Did you two have a good time?"

"Oh yes thank you. It was lots of fun!" Rainbow Dash looked at Soarin and smiled. He returned the smile and held her close. Applejack winked at Rainbow Dash and giggled.

"Uh- Dashy can we talk to you for a second? Alone?"

"Of course." Rainbow Dash walked over to them as they dragged her behind a curtain.

"Yee-ha! Girl!" Applejack jumped up and down and smiled at her.

Rainbow Dash blushed and playfully socked Applejack.

"Oh stop it." She giggled.

"It looks like you have finally found a special pony." Twilight smiled at her.

"Well...you know..."

"No need to explain darling. We all understand." Rarity turned to the ponies and they all nodded. She winked at her. They walked out from behind the curtain and Soarin smiled at Rainbow Dash.

"Talk to you later girls!" The two love ponies happily walked out. Once they were out of sight, the ponies huddled up.

"OK Girls. Stay focused. None of you mess with them. We do not need to screw this up for Rainbow Dash understand.?"

They all agreed in unison. Suddenly, Spike ran up to Twilight panting and tugging on her tail.

"Twilight! Twilight! An urgent letter from Princess Celestia!"

Twilight took it and read it aloud for the rest of the girls to hear.

Dear Princess Twilight Sparkle,

We have a serious issue and we need you to come immediately. It is an emergency.

Sincerely,

Princess Celestia