The Elite Trinity

The Journey Begins

“Are you sure he'll come?” Rainbow-Dash asked.

“I'm certain.” Twilight said confidently. “Just look for the Aviator Jacket, that's what he told me.” Twilight added looking around.

“Um, Twi?” Applejack tapped her shoulder. Twilight turned to face her.

“What is it, Applejack?” Twilight asked.

“Where's Pinkie?” Applejack asked. Twilight and the others scanned the area.

“Dagnabit, Pinkie. Where did you go?” Applejack sighed.

“HEY YOU GUYS! WE'RE OVER HERE!!!” Pinkie yelled, waving her arms. Twilight sighed as she pinched the bridge of her muzzle. The small band made their way over to Pinkie who had found Storming Ace.

“I take it she's one of your friends?” Twilight giggled sheepishly.

“So your the 'Fastest' flier in the history of Equestria?” Rainbow-Dash questioned.

“And you much be Rainbow-Dash, the first pony to ever successfully do a Sonic-Rainboom.” Ace smiled. The cerulean Pegasus blushed before turning her head away.

“He's cool.” she said getting out his face.

“Howdy, Ah'm Applejack.” the cowpony extended her hand towards the Pegasus who took it.

“Storming Ace, member of the Elite Trinity.” he smiled.

“So I've heard. We've got a bit of the story from Twilight already, but we're really achin' to hear the full story.” Ace raised an eyebrow.

“A bunch of eager little fillies aren't ya?” he joked.

“You know it.” Applejack replied proudly. “And don't you forget it!” Applejack smirked. The train whistle blew.

“ALL ABOARD!” the conductor pony announced.

“Come on.” Ace said grabbing his bag and walking to the train.

Twilight strolled alongside him. “Where's your dragon friend?” she whispered.

“Waiting for us at our last stop.....” Ace replied.

On The Train: “So are where we heading?” Rarity asked.

“Las Pegasus.” Ace replied.

“Aw yeah! The slots! The drinks! And best of all, you can do whatever the hell you want!” Rainbow-Dash cheered.

Rarity huffed, “Well I'd hate to disappoint you, Rainbow-Dash, but we are on an important mission from the Princess, not a vacation.” the ivory mare crossed her arms.

Ace groaned. “Is she always this uptight?” Ace asked, looking at Rarity who scoffed.

“And here I thought you'd be the most polite colt I'd ever hope to meet!” Ace laughed, as he did so Rainbow-Dash herself couldn't help but snicker along with him.

After his fit of laughter Fluttershy thought to ask. “How long until we get there?”

Ace cleared his throat saying. “A day or two.” he had earned himself a sigh from them.

“Well, we've got some time. Ah'm takin' a nap.” Applejack said making herself comfortable.

“Me two, I'm sleepy.” Pinkie was out like a light. Soon only Ace was awake, he looked out the window.

“Why am I doing this?” he asked himself. He got up to go to the bathroom but tripped on the luggage, “Damn bags....” he cursed under his breath.

“Ouch...!” Ace looked back at the bags.

“Be quiet Sweetie!” the Pegasus stifled a chuckle before opened the bag revealing three little fillies.

“Well look at what we have here.” Ace said crossing his arms.

“Nice job, Sweetie belle.” an orange Pegasus filly scolded.

“It's not my fault, he kicked me.” a white unicorn filly argued.

“Will you both just be quiet! You'll wake up the whole train.” a yellow earth-pony filly, silently yelled causing Pinkie Pie to stir in her sleep.

“I take it your not supposed to be here.” Ace said as the three fillies climbed out the bag.

“Please don't tell!” the orange filly pleaded.

“Scootaloo, he's a grown-up he has to tell.” Scootaloo just scoffed.

“I don't care! I'm going home, not if it means I might have a chance to fly.” she finished looking up at Ace. “Please don't tell!” she cried.

He couldn't say no, he remembers being just like her. Eager and determined.

“What do mean you might have a chance to fly?” he asked.

“Well, we overheard Twilight the night she came back from talking to you.” Scootaloo replied.

“But how did you know about me before that?” he added.

“Well we were curious.” the yellow earth-pony filly said.

“So you think I'll be able to teach you how to fly?” Scootaloo nodded quickly. Ace contemplated this, “Alright, on one condition; no quitting, no giving up and I won't go easy on you.” Scootaloo gasped and rushed to wrap her arms around his waist, surprising the older pony.

“Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you!” Scootaloo cried into his fur.

“No problem, kid. Now all three of you need to get some rest.” the three shared Ace's seat and fell to sleep.

The Pegasus zipped up the bag and put it out of the way of the aisle so no one else would trip on it before heading to the bathroom. He pulled a phone out of his Jacket pocket and selected a number, before holding it to his ear.

“Hello?” the voice on the other end asked.

“Hey, it's me. Is Scales there?” Ace asked.

“Yes and is currently helping himself to my wine.” the voice replied irritated.

“Can you blame him?” Ace asked in a joking fashion.

“No, but I can blame you for raising him so poorly.” Ace could tell that Stallion on the other end was wearing a smile.

“Haha, so funny. Tell Scales to save me some wine.” Ace hung up.

Somewhere In the Crystal Mountains: A full grown Stallion with a deep purple coat and plain white mane put his telephone back on the hook and walked out of the study.

“Jennifer, if you or Scales need me, I will be in the Library.” he announced just loud enough for the others in the Castle to hear him. A few voices filled his ears as he walked to the Library. Once inside the Library he walked to a large shelf and pulled on one of the books, which opened a secret set of stairs. “Trixie?” he called.

“I'm here.” the blue mare replied before chanting with a large book in her hand.

“Be careful.” he said.

“I will.” she replied quickly. The stallion walked over to a bookshelf and pulled a large book that read 'Property of Galactic Rune' on the inside of the cover. He looked through it and shook his head with a smile.

“Did you add to this?” he asked Trixie who walked over to see what he was talking about.

She smiled saying. “Yes Master Rune.”

Rune took a picture out of the book and handed it to Trixie. “Remember this?” Trixie's cheeks burned red.

“Yes, all too well.” she looked at herself in her old hat and cape with a few alterations to make it appropriate for Nightmare-Night. She couldn't believe that Jen had talked her into wearing it around Rune. “It looked so, so......slutty.” Trixie forced out.

“Well I thought you looked perfect and if I recall that night correctly, you had found a special stallion to spend the rest of the evening with while Jennifer and I enjoyed the party.”  Rune smirked.

"Your too kind, Master Rune." Trixie blushed before Rune pulled her into a hug.

“Now back to your books.” Rune said.

Trixie nodded. “Yes, sir.” She quickly got back to her studies while Rune walked over to his desk and began to write the words.

“Dear Princess Tia.” he chuckled before continuing and calling for Scales when he was finished. “Can you do this without burning down my Castle?” Rune asked.

“Yeah, yeah. Hand it over.” Scales said taking the the scroll from Rune and breathing blue fire onto it causing it to evaporate. “That was fun.” Scales said with a smirk.

“It was nostalgic.” Rune said getting up. “Is supper ready?” Scales nodded.

“And she's got some pretty good buns, if you know I mean?” Scales nudged the Unicorn who's face was blank.

“Upstairs now....” Scales stopped and quickly rushed upstairs. Rune started his trek up to the dining room when he looked back to look at his apprentice. “Do you want me to bring dinner down to you?” Trixie looked up and shook her head 'No' before following him up the stairs. The two ate dinner with the others before going to bed. Celestia's sun had set and Luna's moon was rising, bringing with it the evening stars.

Deep Within The Everfree: A rumbling was felt, slowly making it's way out of the forest and into Ponyville, “I'm coming for you Celestia!!!!”