The Story of Seeker Dragonheart

The sound of the birds singing gently after the rise of the morning sun gently roused Seeker from her sleep. Pushing the blanket aside, she stretched and looked across the way to see that Twilight’s bed was empty and already made. Not wanting to appear like a lazy guest, Seeker straightened out her blanket as best she could and headed downstairs. Pinkie, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, and Applejack were standing around the table and there seemed to be some kind of commotion. The conversation stopped when Seeker got closer and everyone began speaking at once, with Rainbow Dash looking the least concerned.

“I came over to invite you to visit Sweet Apple Acres!” Applejack said quickly.

“That’s not fair, Applejack. I’m sure Seeker would rather visit my fabulous boutique.” Rarity pouted.

“What!? I was here first before any of you and I was going to take Seeker to Sugarcube corner!” Pinkie said loudly.

“I wanted to show Seeker all the cute animals back at my place and introduce her to Angel.” Fluttershy said quietly.

“Quiet!” Twilight yelled above the noise, making everyone stop. “Everypony needs to calm down. Seeker’s not going anywhere for quite awhile and you all will have your chance to spend some time with her. I’ve already scheduled Rainbow Dash to spend some time with Seeker today so she could start getting the hang of flying. You are now a Pegasus, after all.”

Seeker gulped down the bite of apple she had been eating loudly and looked nervously at her wings. She was not the best fan of heights and tended to get motion sick.

“Oh…great.” Seeker said, putting on a half smile. When did Twilight make time to arrange all this, Seeker wondered as she started to follow Rainbow Dash out the door.

“So, you think you’re ready to use those wings of yours?” Rainbow Dash asked, now starting to pace in front of Seeker. Rainbow Dash reminded Seeker of a general to giving orders and it took her some self control to prevent herself from saluting. “Let’s see that wingspan!”

Seeker slowly unfurled her wings and held them out awkwardly.

“Keep those wings straight and stand up taller. Now, very slowly try flapping them and push yourself off the ground into a short hover.”

Seeker began to flap her wings. Feeling confident, she got ready to jump in the air and found herself flying backward into a bush.

“You stopped paying attention to the angle of your wings.” Rainbow scolded as Seeker spit out some leaves. “Try again.”

Once again, Seeker straightened out her wings and began flapping them. Feeling ready, Seeker leaped into the air and managed a tiny hover just over Rainbow’s head. Seeker smiled feeling satisfied with herself and hoped Rainbow wouldn’t have her go higher than this.

“Not bad, not bad.” Rainbow said, leaping into the air. “But we need more space than this, let’s go up. Follow me.”

Seeker could feel her breakfast start to jitter in her stomach as she watched Rainbow take off into the sky. Noticing that Seeker wasn’t behind her, Rainbow flew back down.

“No chickening out now.” Rainbow Dash said and began to push Seeker up higher. “And for the love of Equestria, don’t look down. That will just make things worse for you.”

Now at a descent height, Rainbow stopped pushing Seeker and grabbed a nearby cloud. She began shaping it into cones and built a short line before landing on a nearby cloud.

“Let’s practice some maneuvering. I want you to fly in and out of the cones and try not to touch them.”

“Ok.” Seeker said, teeth clenched full of fear. Eyes glued to the cloud cones, Seeker very slowly moved in and out of them making sure her wings didn’t touch. She wanted to land but Rainbow blocked her.

“Do that again and slightly faster this time.”

Seeker turned around and began maneuvering as Rainbow ordered directions.

“Left…now right…just a little faster….stop looking down….try again.”

After a good 15 minutes Seeker was finally allowed to rest on a cloud after much assurance she wouldn’t fall through it. Seeker’s wings ached and her heart was racing.

“We’ve only just begun!” Rainbow Dash said proudly. The next few hours consisted of landing drills, suddenly stops, flying through an opposing wind, wing-ups, and more maneuvering with cones. Throughout practice Seeker couldn’t tell if she was making a good impression with Rainbow Dash or if she was a hair away from giving up on her. Exhausted, Seeker collapsed on a cloud.

“I’m sorry Rainbow Dash, but I’m a nervous wreck being up this high. Isn’t there some way I can be of use to Ponyville without having to be so…well, far up off the ground?”

“Well…I do know one place that might work…but I gotta say. It’s pretty dull to me.”

“I’ll take it!” Seeker jumped. “I like dull! Especially if it’s dull and low to the ground.”

Rainbow arched an eyebrow and motioned for Seeker to follow her to Ponyville below. Relief filled Seeker’s body as she felt her hooves touch solid ground and the two ponies made their way toward a building. A billboard out front read Ponyville Post Office and a sign in the window read ‘Deliverypony Needed.’

Seeker’s eyes lit up. “Oh, the post office! What a good idea.”

“Hey Postmark!” Rainbow Dash greeted.

“Rainbow Dash! How can I help you?”

“You still need that delivery pony? I brought somepony who needs a job.”

Seeker waved shyly.

“Oh, that’s perfect! Yes, the position is still available if your friend wants it.”

“I’ll take the job sir. It will be my pleasure to help deliver the mail around Ponyville.” Seeker said with a small bow. “Thank you, Rainbow Dash. I really owe you one.”

“Nah, that’s ok. Just keep practicing and soon….”

“I’ll be as good as you?”

“Pfft…as if. I’m the best flyer in all of equestria, no pony can top what I do. Still for what it’s worth, I’ll tell Twilight you weren’t bad for a rookie.”

“Thanks.” Seeker grinned. Postmark handed Seeker a messenger bag and told her she could begin her new job tomorrow. Seeker waved goodbye to Postmark and Rainbow and hurried back toward the library.

Spike and Twilight were reading when Seeker walked in.

“How did your flying lesson go? I know Rainbow Dash can be a bit…brash sometimes.” Twilight wondered.

“I was very nervous being up so high but I thought Rainbow Dash was tough but fair. And she helped me find a job I can do.” She unhooked her bag and held it up proudly in her teeth. Twilight examined the Ponyville Post Office logo on it.

“What a good idea! You’ll get to know all the ponies in Ponyville and practice your flying while you’re out delivering the mail.”

Twilight’s comment made Seeker feel on top on the world. Seeker became filled with a surge on energy.

“Come on, Spike! I’ll give you a ride!” she said happily.

“Seriously? Awesome!” Spike said, jumping on her back. Seeker leaped into the air and flew in small circles around the room with Spike cheering.

“I think I’m really going to love it here.” thought Seeker happily.