The Great Race

Rainbow and Twilight stood at a white line right over the Ghastly Gorge. Many ponies had come to watch it, along with Applejack, Rarity, and Pinkie Pie. The Wonderbolts were there too, to see which pony to put on their team. Soarin' was especially rooting for Rainbow Dash.

"On your mark," Fluttershy squeaked. Rainbow and Twilight spread their wings. "Get set," Rainbow licked her lips. "GO!" Fluttershy waved the white flag as the ponies took off. Rainbow was already ahead, but she kept flapping her wings to make sure she stayed ahead. Rainbow turned her head around and stuck out her tongue at Twilight. When she turned her head back in front again, she crashed through a large tangle of brambles. She couldn't stop herself from tumbling around, and with each movement she felt a painful prick.

Rainbow finally tumbled out, her mane and tail torn. Her wings also had thorns in them, but she didn't let that stop her. She started flying ever so fast again, and caught up with Twilight. They sped through the gorge