What If.....

by Plum Rose

Rating: everyone
Tags: Alternate Universe, Comedy, Random
Length: 1020

What if Rainbow Dash had never performed the sonic rainboom at Young Fliers Camp? Find out here!

Rainbow left camp out of humiliation and works as a shy animal caretaker.

Fluttershy accidentally won the race. She's now the most famous flier in Cloudsdale.

Twilight failed her exam and resorted to dressmaking. She now lives in Canterlot as a famous designer.

Rarity's parents made her take an entrance exam. She studies as Celestia's personal student.

Apple Jack's Aunt and Uncle Orange got sick of her country talk and took her to a rock farm.

Pinkie left home and was found by Big Mac and Granny Smith. She runs the apple farm.

Published 1970-01-01 00:00:00 UTC
Last updated 2015-01-06 20:30:02 UTC

Rainbow Dash

Rainbow looked around her cottage and sighed in contentment. She had finally gotten the animals to sleep, and she sat back with a cup of coffee. Only one peer was still awake, and that was her precious Dynamite Bunny. Dynamite was sitting on her shoulder, but jumped and his when a bang was heard at the door. Rainbow walked carefully to the door, and, in a soft voice, asked, "Who is it?"

"It's Fluttershy," came the cocky voice.

"Oh," Rainbow replied, opening the for to let the Pegasus in. As Fluttershy entered, Rainbow glanced at her cutie mark, a cloud followed by a rainbow. It seemed so different and foreign compared to hers, a group of three pink butterflies. She shook her head and glanced to where Dynamite had hidden himself. "Come on out, it's only Fluttershy," she crooned.

"You mean it's THE Fluttershy, best flier in Equestria," the yellow pony bragged, flaring her wings.

"Uh, yes, of course, the Fluttershy, best-b-best flier in Equestrian." Rainbow nodded, her brows creased in concern.

"Come on Rainbow, toughen up," Flutters snapped, rolling her eyes.

"O-okay, I guess I'll try," the shy pegasus conceded, bowing her head.

Fluttershy

After Fluttershy left Rainbow's house, she booked it towards the coliseum. When she got there, she went around to the back where the rest of the racers were. But she completel y ignored all but one. Trotting up to Soarin', she flicked his shoulder with her tail. "Hey Soarin'" she said, batting her eyes at her colt-friend.

"Hey Flutters. Ready to lose to your love?" he replied playfully.

"Who said I would lose?" came the challenge.

"Racers, find your mark!" shouted the announcer.

As the pegasi lined up, Fluttershy aimed a wink at the V.I.P. room before snorting in determination. "Go!" came the cry, and every racer shot off. Fluttershy quickly took the lead, flying faster than Spitfire herself. When the race was over, she was the one being congratulated by the race's best dressed and richest sponsor, Twilight Sparkle.

"I want you to be the model for my next fashion show!" the purple unicorn squealed.

"Um, okay," Fluttershy agreed.

Rarity

Rarity bounced on her hooves as Twilight approached her. "I have this dress stitched just as you requested. Since I had a full day to size you, the dimensions should be perfect!" Twilight said, smiling. She rolled a cart over to Rarity. It had a single hanger on it.

"Oh, it's perfect darling! I absolutely love it!" the newest alicorn cried, rubbing the fabric between her hooves gently, so as not to tear it.

"Let's get you in it, your coronation will start soon," Twilight reminded her.

"Princess Rarity, you have been chosen to watch and protect the citizens of Ponyville, and to keep them safe from the strange mysteries nearby," Princess Celestial announced.

"Oh thank you princess! I won't let you down!" Rarity promised, glowing with excitement.

Apple Jack

Apple Jack sighed, moving a small rock. She looked up, listening to the trumpets. "All hail Princess Rarity," she muttered, shaking her head. "Oh Granny, why did ah ever leave ya?" she wondered aloud.

"Apple, get in here," called the 'warden'.

Making a split-second decision, Apple Jack ran away from the building, off towards the old apple family farm. She ran fast and hard, tripping multiple times on rocks.

Hours later, Apple Jack collapsed in the forest. Her chest moved rapidly as she gasped for air. Timberwolves howled in the distance. "Uh oh," AJ said, struggling up. "She ran as fast as possible, trying to get away. Then she heard a whoop in the distance, watched as a rope settled around her shoulders. AJ was pulled back by whoever was on the other end of the rope. A dark pink pony with a flat mane stood in front of her.

"Name's Pinkie Pie. You? " she said in a Southern drawl.

"A-Apple Jack," she answered.

"Must be the runaway," Pinkie said, starting at AJ.

"Sorta," Apple Jack replied.

"Come with me," Pinkie ordered.

Pinkie Pie

Pinkie led the way back to the farm. "Granny Smith! Big Mac! Ah've got a surprise fer ya!" she called. "Hurry!"

The two Apples moved quickly, both looking confused. When they saw Apple Jack, their mouths dropped open in shock. "Apple Jack?" Grant Smith asked quietly.

"Yea, Granny, it's me," the pony replied.

Pinkie smiled and walked away. She still needed to finish apple-bucking for the day.

Pinkie grunted, kicking out with her hind legs. Apples fell into multiple buckets. Pinkie panted, it had been a long day. But it wasn't over. She planned to throw a party for Apple Jack later.

Twilight Sparkle

Twilight nodded to her husband, Fancy Pants, who flicked the switch to start her latest and greatest fashion show. As the lights turned on, green and pink flooded around Fluttershy, illuminating the dress she wore. Her hair spiked and pulled back, a black streak traveling through it, black shorts covering her hooves, everything led eyes to her amazing number, a green dress with a daring cut-off skirt paired with a spiky dog-collar-like necklace.

After the show, high-society ponies flooded around Twilight, congratulating her on her work and placing orders. "Of course, and since you all came to my shoe, your dresses will be 50% off!" called the unicorn. Cheers rose from the crowd.

Back at her lavish home, Twilight sighed happily and sat gently on her leather couch. Her daughter, Cherish High-Line, ran up to her, giving Twi a big hug. Fancy Pants approached his wife, handing her a letter. "It's for you," he said.

Twilight opened the letter and gasped in surprise.

Dear Reader,

You are cordially invited to the coronation of Princess Rarity, former student of Princess Celestial. The ceremony will be held next week on the fifth day. We hope you will make it.

"And this one," Fancy added.

Twilight fainted after reading the second one.

Miss Twilight Sparkle,

I ask that you will design and make the dress for Princess Rarity by the day before her coronation.

Princess Celestia