Dashing to Soar

Chapter III: Things We Lost in the Fire

"To succeed in life, you need two things; ignorance and confidence."- Mark Twain

That was one heck of a ride, right Soarin? Soarin? Where are you? I'm right here Dashie, I just needed to get something. Remember that time I kissed you in Paris, and you kissed back. Umm yeah, we were up to that point in the story. Oh sorry, carry on.

          I looked up at Soarin, and kissed him back. I guess I had loved him more than a brother. I sighed and rested my head on Soarin's neck. He was pretty well-built from being a Wonderbolt. "Well, anything can happen." I replied, hope in my eyes. "Looks like saving the world will have to put this thing on hold."  I flapped my wings a bit, for they were a bit stiff from being on Soarin's back.

          "Rainbow, you sure you're ok?" Soarin asked, like any big brother would. His protectiveness in his eyes said it all. He was worried for both of us. "You hungry?" Soarin asked.

         "Yeah, I'm hungry. I've got a few bits, so let's eat." I replied. I flew over the city, hoping for an overview of any  restaurants suitable enough for just a casual lunch. It was around lunch time here, so I probably would think there were a few restaurants open. Luckily I spoke French, it was the only way I could communicate with some of my closest pals.  I saw a pony standing somewhere and said. "Excusez-moi, savez-vous se il ya un restaurant à proximité? Si oui pouvez-vous me donner des directives? Oh, il ya, je vous remercie beaucoup. Vous dites que je ne suis pas d'ici? Je ne suis pas, je suis de Equestria." I spoke in fluent French.

             The mare nodded her head, and said "Un droit à Notre-Dame, à gauche au Gargouilles et puis vous êtes à un endroit où la nourriture est vraiment agréable! Je suis heureux d'avoir pu aider, et Equestria vous dites, je ai entendu que ce était très chaud et ensoleillé par rapport à ici. Je espère voir bientôt, et je attends que vous êtes le poney qui a sauvé Equestria, l'héroïne nationale, le Rainbow Dash? Oh mon Dieu, everypony, regarde qui je ai trouvé! Ce est de Rainbow Dash!"

        Great I was getting mobbed by  ponies. I replied, "Écoute, je suis ici pour affaires strict, avec mon euh, partenaire d'affaires Soarin, de toute façon, si quelqu'un serait assez heureux de nous donner des directives à un hôtel après, nous vous serions reconnaissants."

            "Wow Rainbow, I didn't know you spoke French, too.."

             "He he, it's how I met some of my pen pals.." I said, smiling.

           "I can see how well you got along. " Soarin replied. "What about if I treated you to dinner." Soarin replied with that charming smile of his.

        "I'd like that." I replied. "But first, lunch is on me!" I replied.

         We talked, like any normal ponies would do. We reminisced over school and how high school was. "I can't believe I was so dorky back then!" Soarin said as he fantasized about himself in high school.

         "You were still buckin' adorable though!" I added with a  little seductiveness to my tone. "Anyway, I think we should come up with a name for the flying team!"

       "What about the Soarbolts.. nah too generic, what about the Awesomebolts?"

            "Too generic, again."

            "What about the Rainbolts?" Soarin asked.

              "That sound awesome!" I replied. "You know, we're a pretty good team!"

                 Soarin whispered in my ear: "My little Rainbow."

                  "Not in public!"

                After lunch was over Soarin said "Let's explore and talk more about this." I agreed, because I liked to exercise my food off.

                      "I've got an idea on how to stop Twilight. It's going to have to require another unicorn, and we've got Rarity. The Rainbolts could also be flying mercenaries. We could be a flying attack force that defends Equestria, and a stunt performing show."

                    "True, that would be awesome." Soarin said.

                     "I wonder if I can get a letter to Rarity in time!" I countered back.

                    "Anyway, we're lucky we got a few directions for a hotel." Soarin said as he wrapped my wing around me.

                        "Yeah, I guess we are. I miss home, though. Things were lost in that hell of a fire. Damn, I never thought that would happen." I replied.

        We walked along the streets of Paris, taking mental notes of any shortcuts and alleyways to be safe. I also grabbed a map of the sewage system. If we were going to be staying here, and hopefully out of trouble, we were going to need to find our way. We saw a sign for a hotel saying: Paradise spa de l'hôtel et la retraite.  That meant Paradise Spa Hotel and Retreat.

        There was one heck of a line until a pissed purple alicorn came in. "Soarin, run!" I said.

           Soarin nodded and flew straight out of said hotel.

      I dashed out of the hotel, thinking I could make it. My heart skipped a few beats, pulses even. Twilight was going to get me. I felt this sign of shock, and then I did my last trick, the Sonic Rainboom. I forgot alicorns had a very fast flying speed, and Twilight was catching up even with the Sonic Rainboom in play. I was going to have to dig deeper, or give up. I would never give up on him, I loved him more than anything, and how dare Twilight take that away from me. I found myself getting tired, and then I passed out. Soarin was nearby, but Twilight was right behind me, and she caught me.

           "Rainbow's where she belongs, just give up already. It's no use. I'm already bringing her to Luna."

         "NO BUCKING WAY ARE YOU GOING TO DO THAT, YOU HEAR? I SAID NO BUCKING WAY!" A fuse snapped in Soarin. He cracked his neck and tackled Twilight to the ground.

       I woke up with the impact, but still found myself caught in Twilight's hooves like she was cradling a baby. It actually felt comfortable. "It's no use, Soarin! Let her take me, I don't want you to get hurt. I love you too much!" I said, tears brimming in my eyes.

         Twilight purred, and then picked me up and carried me to Canterlot castle. In a matter of hours, I found myself hooked up to machines. I was going unconscious. I moaned and groaned as the spell worked its magic, taking every control of myself away, and I hated it. The new me woke up, and the old me died, or so they thought. The spell backfired! Luna must've been against her sister or something and only used a spell to alter my appearance. I was going to have to reply on acting chops to get out of this one.  "Hello, sister. I will follow you for eternity." My eyes turned a green color, but then turned back rose, and my body was taller. I had a horn, and my wings were the same only with rainbow tips. My mane had a lot more bangs and was longer, I was as tall as Twilight, but Twilight wasn't tall for an alicorn.

          Twilight kissed me on the cheek. "I love you, sister. Just remember, I'll always protect you." Her voice sounding a lot like Celestia. "And keep away from Soarin, he's no good for you Dashie."

         "Then who is?"

     "You're mine.." She purred. "All mine."

     I started barfing in my mouth, who knew Twilight was perverted?

          "You're right." I responded.