Angels can Fly

The words rang in Scootaloo's ears as her one true enemy snaked past her to sit in her designated seat.

"Worthless pegasus!"

And it was true, it was all true, it had to be true. Scootaloo was indeed a worthless pegasus, unable to fly, grounded for life. Scootaloo went to sit with her Crusader friends, head down and ears flat.

Apple Bloom and Sweetie Bell had noticed what happened, but hadn't made any comment. When Scootaloo came to sit with them, Apple Bloom placed a hoof on her shoulder.

"Don't let them get to ya." She told Scootaloo.

But she could barley hear her friend's words, the world was hazy for Scootaloo at the moment, not really hearing anything, nor seeing anything either.

A sharp nudge from Apple Bloom quickly tugged her back to reality. "Scoots did ya hear what ah said?" Apple Bloom asked. "Ah said that their just doin' it because they like gettin' a reaction outta you! If ya don't let it bother ya, they'll leave ya alone."

Scootaloo nodded sadly, and as Ms. Cheerlie the classroom, the small pegasus left her two friends to sit at her seat across the room from them. But on her way over, something bumped into her leg with such force Scootaloo jumped into the air, clearly startled, her wings flapping madly. Her feathered wings faltered- like always- and she clattered onto the floor.

"Wow!" somepony cat-called, Scootaloo turned her head to see Diamond Tiara, Silverspoon, and a couple other school children. All of them were smirking devilishly. "I wonder what ponies like Rainbow Dash think of you. I mean, even little Featherweight can fly! And you can't!" she glanced quickly at Feather, "No offense, though. You should actually be proud that your a real pegasus and Scootaloo is not!"

At that, Scootaloo looked down at her hooves. Tears shrouded her vision.

"Whats wrong 'crusader'?" Silver Spoon taunted. "Gonna cry?"

"Alright class, settle down, and sit." Thank Celestia! Ms. Cheerilee finally decided to start the lesson! Without looking at anypony, Scootaloo quickly went to her seat, head down.

"Now class, today were talking about the Wonderbolts! So pegasi, I except 100's from all of you, because we all know the Wonderbolts are your favorite air team!" she beamed.

Scootaloo looked up with interest. The Wonderbolts? Maybe this subject wouldn't be so bad.

"So, which of you young ponies want to join a team like the Wonderbolts?" Cheerilee asked.

Without thinking, Scootaloo immediately flung her hoof up in the air. Heck yeah, she wanted to join them! She then remembered where she was, and subconsciously looked around. Diamond Tiara mouthed "as if" when Ms. Cheerilee wasn't looking.

The lesson proceeded very well after that, Scootaloo knew all the answers before Ms. Cheerilee even called on a student. The bell rang and she hopped up to go to her friends outside.

"Wow, Scootaloo!" Sweetie Bell exclaimed. "You did really well today! I bet you didn't even have to take any notes."

"Nope, Rainbow Dash taught me everything long before this- isn't it great? I'm sure to make a 100." the young filly said proudly.

"Sometimes I wonder why a great pony like Rainbow Dash would even spend time with you!" said a snarling voice from behind them. The trio turned around to see Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon. Both fillies had a malevolent grin stitched onto their mouths, it was almost frightening.

"Would ya'll just quit it already?" Apple Bloom spoke up loudly in defense. "You've hurt her enough, so what if she can't fly? She's still a pony ain't she? And ya'll are acting like that's something awful."

"Well." Silver Spoon stepped forward. "It is awesome, she should be flying by now at this age. So there must be something wrong with her."

"That's not true and you know it!" Apple Bloom retorted. "There ain't nothin' wrong with Scootaloo."

"Ugh, come on, Silver Spoon." Diamond Tiara nudged her friend. "Were going to Sugar Cube Corner, so don't even think even about tagging along." and with that, the two ponies left in a huff.

"They're just trying to get under your skin Scoots, don't let them... Scoots? Where are you going?"

"To Rainbow Dash!" Scootaloo answered boldly. "She can teach me to fly, she can teach me how to race! I bet you i'll get my cutie mark if I learn to fly!"

"But Scootaloo..." Sweetie Bell said slowly, "We agreed we were gonna repaint the clubhouse today."

"Don't worry about it!" she called over her shoulder. "You two can start without me, i'll only be a few minuets, Rainbow Dash will be a great mentor!"

"Ah don't think this is gonna turn out too good..." Apple Bloom said quietly to Sweetie Bell as Scootaloo ran off.

"Me either..." Sweetie Bell responded quietly.