What It's Like to Fly

After the excitement of the Equestria Games qualifying competition, Rainbow Dash was ready for a little rest and relaxation. She decided to head over to Sweet Apple Acres to see what was going on.

“Cider, apple pie, and plenty of loafing around—that’s what I need today!” Rainbow Dash declared.
Dash saw Apple Jack by the barn with her mule friend Whinny Ore from Yellow Mountain. Whinny’s younger brother, a juvenile mule named Xavier Nugget, was there as well.

“Howdy, Rainbow Dash!” Applejack greeted as Dash landed by the barn. “Whinny and Xavier just stopped by for a visit.”

“We were just talking about your exciting performance at the Equestria Games qualifying competitions,” Whinny said. “I can’t imagine why those Wonderbolts haven’t added you to their team. You’re certainly qualified enough.”

“Yeah, I sure am…I mean, yeah, thanks for thinking so,” Dash said.

“Hey, Rainbow Dash, for the school’s diversity project, I’m supposed to interview somepony who is a different type of pony than me,” Xavier said. “Of course I’m a mule, so any kind of pony is a little different from me, but mules are a lot like Earth ponies. A Pegasus is really different, though. I ain’t ever heard of a mule that can fly, have you?”

“No, I can’t say that I have,” Dash said.

“Well then, I think you’d be perfect for my interview. Would you do it?”

“Sure, Kid,” Dash said, a proud look on her face. “Why don’t we go over here to this clearing so I can give a flight demonstration if need be.”