Dashing to Soar

Chapter 1: The Letter  

"If you can dream it, you can do it." -Walter Elias Disney

It all started 10 years ago, in Cloudsdale, when we were just fillies and colts. I'm Rainbow Dash, and my other friend here is Soarin Skies. We were friends since we were fillies. Soarin and I were connected  at the hip. So when my mother died, Soarin was there every step of the way, and I'm still grateful for that to this day. But anyway, let's skip to the present where the story actually begins.

In Ponyville,

            I slept like myself, snoring and kicking the covers. I always dream of fighting something or getting into the Wonderbolts, but today was different. Today was the day that changed everything.

           "Mail for Rainbow Dash?" said a mail mare, her grey coat, her yellow mane, and her yellow eyes stared at Rainbow Dash. Her eyes were crossed, and everypony loved her for some reason. "Excuse me, are you Rainbow Dash?"

             "Yeah, who else would it be? My mother?"

              "Umm I thought it was Scootaloo."

               "We look nothing alike, sorry Derpy."  I snatched the envelope and opened it, waiting to see what graced me inside. Inside it was a scroll from Soarin. I still loved to talk to him when he wasn't busy with the Wonderbolts.

  Inside it said:

Rainbow Dash, something's up with the Wonderbolts. Spitfire and Fleetfoot won't work with each other and it's utter chaos in here. I'm gonna team up with you to get Princess Twilight to let us have a competition for Equestria's top flying team. Please hurry, Soarin.

           "What has he gotten me into?" I said, in a very disappointed tone. I usually loved to help a friend, but I  would be far away for some time. I decided I would talk to Twilight before she left.

                "Twilight, I'm going to be away for some time, and I'm afraid I might not be here for a couple months. If there's any monster, just write. I've got a chance to live out my dream, and I know you support me no matter what." I smiled. "But if the others ask, tell them I'm in the middle of something important for Princess Celestia." I continued.

                    "Rainbow.. I came here to tell you something as well?"

                       "What is it?"

              "I might have had accidental sex with Discord!"

                "Ugh! Leave me out of it, please!"

                "Fine.. I'll go get Pinkie to throw you a goodbye party.."

             "Thanks." I smiled, as I left. I stretched my wings, and flew back home. Now would be a good time to pack. I thought. I probably don't want to stay up tonight packing. I combed my cyan mane, flapped my wings and flew straight into Sugar Cube Corner, where everypony else was, only nopony was there, only an orange feather served as a clue.

             "Dang it, now I have to chase Scootaloo to get to the party." I sniffed the orange feather, knowing my wind direction and tracking skills, Scootaloo was probably west. I stretched my wings, flew and didn't find her. I looked down, and all I saw was more orange feathers, thus making me follow them. I sniffed another feather. "It smells like cigarettes... THEY DIDN'T!" I  said, amazed as ever. "Las Pegasus, here I come!" I jetted to Las Pegasus, almost doing a Sonic Rainboom, but decided not to. I saw the bright lights, the night clubs, and all of the sights. They must have reserved the Lightning Bolt, because everypony I knew was there.

      "Rainbow Dash, you can't go in there dressed like that. Especially before an important mission! I must get you a club dress, and fast!" Rarity said. She took out her portable designing kit, like she was prepared for this, and measured Rainbow Dash. "Still as fit as a fiddle, aha.. I might have something suitable for you to wear." Rarity took out a dress that was rainbow, with a lightning bolt belt made out of crystals.

           "Thanks Rarity." I replied. "Please don't brush my mane."

             "I'm brushing it anyway, darling."

               I stared back  at myself. I look... awesome! "Thanks Rarity!" I hugged her before I walked in.

                    "It's Rainbow Dash!" Pinkie said, smiling and waving. "OVER HERE! COME ON! I KNOW YOU WANT TO SEE WHAT I GOT FOR YOUR GOING AWAY PARTY!"

                     "Heh heh.. Sure I do Pinkie.. sure I do." I said trying to hold back my sarcasm.

                 "Anyway... we'll miss you Rainbow Dash." Fluttershy said.

                "Wanna go to the bar?" Applejack asked.

                 "You bet I do.. I could use a martini, or some hard cider. You know I deserve it, I'm gonna have a long couple of months." I ordered a glass of hard cider. Man that felt good.

             A stallion tapped me on the back. "Rainbow Dash?" he smiled at me.

             "Soarin!" I said, hugging him tightly. "It's been years."

           "Way too long. Anyway your friends invited me and I couldn't say no. It's been what, five years? I wanted to see you and be with you again, in a friendly way of course." Soarin replied.

             "You egghead!" I replied, punching his arm.

              "Anyway, we need to get planning, as soon as possible."

              "Of course, we need to get started after all?"

                 "You promise not to tell my friends about this Soarin?" I asked, hoping he would promise to keep his mouth shut for once.

                    "That depends.... nah you know I'm kidding Dashie."

                     "Watch out!" I said, pointing to a group of fanmares coming his way.

                  "Thanks Dash."

               "No problem, I know what it's like to be famous. Saving the world and all is hard work."

                 "Tell me about it."

                  "Oh my gosh it's Soarin and Rainbow Dash.. can we say relationship?"

                   "What? No, we're not in a relationship. We're  just very good friends."  we said simultaneously.

                    "Somepony's got a crush!" Rarity yelled.

                    "Do not. By the way, I got asked out by Lightning Dust, but I declined." I said nonchalantly.

                   "Let's continue the party, shall we? Drinks on me guys!" Pinkie said, trying to change the conversation.

                    "Yay, free drinks!" The ponies yelled.

                  The party raged on, and everypony was happy about it. They decided to play truth or dare.

                 "Truth or dare, Twilight?" I asked.

                  "Dare!"

                  "I dare you to have fun with Discord!" Rainbow said.

                 "What?! It was only one time-- and I don't even know if I like him or not." Twilight said, panicking.

               "Rainbow Dash, truth or dare?" Soarin said.

               "Truth, I don't feel like doing any dares after drinking a martini."

               "If you could go out with anypony in the room, who would you choose?" Soarin said, with an all-to-knowing smile.

                 "Ok.. I'd go out with Fluttershy, it makes sense because I've known her since we were foals."

             Fluttershy's face blushed a crimson red, and she looked away from the crowd. Rarity followed Fluttershy and decided to comfort her.

               It was Applejack's turn, and I was afraid to see what she'd say.

                "Rarity truth or dare?"

              "Dare!"

               "I dare ya to kiss me.."

              Rarity and Applejack kissed tenderly, and everypony was shocked.

               "Ya never told me you were lesbian!" Apple Bloom said.

           A lot of secrets were discovered that night, but not as big as the one that came to haunt me.

             "Rainbow Dash, can we talk?" Twilight replied.

          "Sure, but make it quick. I've got to fly out with Soarin after this."

          "I found out some news about your mother."

            "What is it, Princess?" I said bowing at her.

           "Your mother was a Royal Guard, and Gilda's mother murdered her, the greatest Royal Guard we had." Celestia said, tears brimming in her eyes. "I'm so sorry Rainbow Dash, but of course I offer her position to you. After all succession rules apply." Celestia smiled.

              "I'm sorry, but I've got more important things right now. I'd love to be a Captain later though, but thanks for asking."

                 Soarin moved next to Rainbow, casually finding a way to flirt with her. The poor filly was naïve that the colt was flirting with her.