Struggle

William Penn took a deep breath before entering the CTC. Today was the day. He could feel it in his bones. The day for what? He had no idea, but he knew it was something. His book series getting big bits? Him becoming the boss? Time will tell.

Cloudsdale Trade Center. Run by a unicorn, of all things. Alvin Ribuk was nopony to toy with. Everypony who has crossed his line was fired, which is why Will has to resist the urge to strangle the brat.

He pulled out the keys from his satule and fumbled with them to get into the door. He was suddenly shoved aside by a huge force, knocking him to the ground. He looked up at the perpatrator. "No fact flying in the halls!" he yelled.

The blue pony sat up, her multicolored mane babbing slightly. "Ya, sorta learned that the hard way. Sorry 'bout that"

Will was speechless. The rainbow hair! The dream! Was he destined to become friends with this pony? "It's quite alright." He stuck out his hoof to offer a shake. "And what would your name be?"

"Rainbow Dash. Fastest pegasis in Equestria." She ignored the hoof, doing movements with her own to emphasise her words.

Will got up and started unlocking his door again. "Well," Rainbow said, "Are'nt you gunna tell me your name?"

"Will," he answered, opening his door. "William Penn." It took a while to register in the pegasus's mind, but by the time it did, he was already in his room.

He let all of the air in his luns out. He had been holding his breath! His mind lingered back to that ime of Daring with rainbow hair. Beautiful rainbow hair. Scruffy mane, and he liked scruffy.

He went to his writing. Hmm. Daring Doo finding love! Brilliant

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Frank finished his lesson succesful yet again. He athered his stuff after his 6th period geometry, which AJ was also in, left.

Oh? What's this? Frank picked up a packet of paper entitled Daring Do and the Marenites. This must be Will's new book! He better give it back ASAP.

As he galloped outside, he passed the marching band, gettin a salute from Trey, and him returning one. To the CTC.

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"That does sound like an odd dream." Luna gave Twilight a friendly hug. "I've had similar dreams, Twilight Sparkle. I believe it's just fighting your past."

"What about Starlight?"

"It could mean you would meet somepony great. Maybe you become Starlight like Blue became Royal. Maybe somepony will save you from this evil."

"Thanks, Luna."

"No problem, Twilight."

Twi started trotting to the door and turned around. "Luna?"

"Yes?"

"I'd like to talk more often."

"That'd be great. I rarely get company."

"Good. See you later, Luna." and she walked out.

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Applejack came home from the funeral, cheeks still wet from tears. Granny was such a great pony.

AJ went to the orchard to buck a few trees. She needed to get her mind off things. She sat in the tree's grove to try to relax. She's in a better place now, Applejack thought. She continued to chew on the hay on her lips.

Sigh... The past is the past.

Applejack's head snapped to the side and smacked the ground. "What in tarnation?!" She got up holding her head. Before any reaction could take place, her nose was smashed in, causing her to fly back into the far tree.

The perpetrator's hooves pressed AJ against the tree. Applejack tasted the blood from her nose as she looked at the pony's red eyes. "Twahlaht?" she said weakly. The pony lifted her hoof and sliced a cut in her cheek.

AJ grew light-headed and weak from the blood loss, and fell to the ground. There, she was kicked and cut even more. She slowly and painfuly passed out.