We were both young when I first met ya
When the flashback starts, I don't regret none
I am high
Above the camp in the summer sky

See the bullies, see the pain and embarrassment
See you cower under their cruel stares
I can't stand it
No one else was doin' anythin' 'bout it

But you were Fluttershy
You were more than mortified
And my daddy said 'Always help a pony in need'
And I was scared but holdin' my ground
When I told them to leave

And I said 'Back off you bastards
Get away from Fluttershy
You're nothing but mean to her
Yet she still is sweet and kind
You'll be sorry, once I put you in your place'
So Dumb-Bell challenged me to a pegasus race

So I line up with the boys who belittled you
At the start, temper waned and anew
Just close your eyes
No sweat, I'll be completely fine
Oh, oh

But you were Fluttershy
I was your only defense
And my daddy said 'Always help a pony in need'
So I continued to stand up for you
Confident in my abilities

And I said 'Ready to rock, Dash?
You'll leave those jerks way behind
You're the coolest,
No one can dare to deny
Just keep your calm and maintain a good pace
Can we please just get on with the pegasus race?'

So you give the signal
And we all take to the air
Fiery tenacity
Is what's gonna get me there
I can't come in last, for poor Fluttershy's sake
I have to win this, the ongoing pegasus race
Oh, oh

I was tired of losin'
Wonderin' if I would ever be a huge effect
My faith in me was fadin'
Everyday 'Rainbow Crash' seemed more correct

And I said, 'No, Rainbow Dash,
You can't afford to think 'bout that
Clock is ticking
And you just can't come in last
It's only in your head, concentrate on the win'
I burst on my speed and felt an air cone form and then

A rainbow exploded and I heard a thunderous din
The crowds cheered wildly at Rainbow, the speed demon
I looked back to find a pair of tattoos on my flanks
Thanks to the pegasus race, I joined the higher ranks
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

'Cause we were both young when I first met you

~*~

Marina stared at the oh so relatable words on the paper. There were bullies back then too? Well, I guess flankholes don't just come out of thin air. "I feel you, Rainbow," she murmured.

Author's Note

If you're wondering about the actual story part, then chill. I haven't forgotten about it.