Power Ponies Origins: Rainbow Dash

by king fireball

Rating: everyone
Tags: My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Human, Original Character, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Scootaloo, Adventure
Length: 2119

The untold story of how Dash became Zapp the electric hero of Metropolis

In the spirit of my favorite superhero Zapp aka Rainbow Dash, here's a little story about her origin of being able to have electrical powers at her fingertips.

Published 2015-05-07 01:30:03 UTC
Last updated 2015-05-07 01:30:03 UTC

Chapter 2 Having Power comes with Responsibilty

In a house not too far away, a dark blue and purple girl called Dash early the next morning because she heard a loud thoom outside her house last night.

"Dash I need to talk about what I saw last night." said Rarity.

"Oh that I'll meet you very soon." said Dash hanging up the phone.

Dash came in using her new teleporting power that was included. Rarity jumped and landed backwards on her swivel chair, the mere sight of what Rarity did made Rainbow burst out in laughter.

"Oh man Rarity you should see your face! Ha ha!" said Dash still laughing and almost busting a gut in the process.

"Oh ha ha very funny Rainbow, now what did you want to talk about?" asked Rarity as she got up from her seat and straightened up her chair until it was upright.

Dash explained to Rarity about her new found ability to control electricity and cause storms along with other weather phenomenon like tornadoes, hurricanes, etc. Rarity's thought process worked like a well oiled machine as she began to understand what was going on in her friends mind, in a way that seemed as if Rainbow was going to use that power for selfish purposes like cause a blackout or something.

"Dash please understand that having this power means you have more responsibility." said Rarity.

"Yeah, yeah I know about the whole responsibility thing. I just need a costume so I can be a superhero." said Dash.

Rarity nodded and walked over to her clothing line, looking over to see anything that would be suitable for her friend. After about a few hours of searching she found a bright blue outfit with white streaks on the sides of it, the sight of it made Rainbow do a fangirl scream which made Rarity have to cover her ears.

Meanwhile in a dark castle there lived a man who is hellbent on destroying anyone who try to bring any peace to the city of Metropolis, he looked at the screen that revealed Rarity's conversation with Rainbow Dash.

"There you are Rainbow Dash, you really think being a hero will help you when you know deep down it won't." said the Puppet Master.

Much of what the Puppet Master will do can cause bodily harm or a complete termination of everyone in the city, which made him very happy.

"You will be my puppet miss Rainbow Dash." said the Puppet Master as he sat back in his chair, laughing evilly.

Chapter 3 Uprising and Control

Scootaloo walked up to a bar for a drink (no not a beer) until she stumbled across a man with a top hat and elegant looking clothes. Puppet Master looked at the little purple haired girl in front of him so he dropped to one knee to meet her at her level.

"Um hi who are you?" said Scootaloo shocked and scared.

"Do not be afraid of me little one, for I only want to give you this." said the Puppet Master who handed Scootaloo a doll.

The doll had human like eyes and looked exactly like Scoot which made her worry even more, she was about to ask him about the doll but he disappeared before she had the chance so Scootaloo shrugged it off and carried her weird looking doll to the bar.

Meanwhile Rainbow Dash flew around in her costume around Metropolis looking for someone to help but everything seemed normal like always and Dash was getting bored.

There's gotta be someone I can test my new powers on to help them thought Dash.

A loud scream almost broke Dash's ears, she sprung into action to the source of the scream. A girl was killing and slicing people with a sword but something peculiar was beeping inside Dash's mind. What she thought about didn't matter she had to be a hero and stop this girl from causing any more harm to the city.

"Alright you...whatever you are prepare to feel the sting of Zapp!" said Dash realizing what she said.

All the girl said was in a creepy and cold voice "All will bow to our master Puppet Master."

She slashes her sword at Dash which she dodged with a kick in the face. The girl's eyes turn pure white along with her pupils which made Dash more determined to win.

Dash aimed her electricity at the doll that was firmly attached to the girl's chest, digging deep inside her chest. When Dash shocked the weird thing she gave a high pitched wail that shook the whole city and dropped Dash to her knees while she covered her ears. The girl's doll rolled off of her laughing insanely before disappearing.

A crowd of people came to gather at what Dash did, some people cheered while others gave her a pat on the back as she left the scene.

"She's our hero!" someone in the crowd said.

"The name is Zapp and evildoers beware because I bring the shock to them!" said Rainbow who flew out back to her house.

"Scootaloo you won't believe what happened!" exclaimed Dash who took off her costume.

Silence. Dash looked all over the house for her but she was no where to be found. Not in her room, the kitchen and not even in the living room.

"Scoot? You home?" said Dash in a worried tone.

All of a sudden her cellphone went off and it was Rarity, plus it sounded urgent from the ringtone that sounded like a alarm.

"Dash you need to come over to my house immediately as in right now, it's about Scootaloo." said Rarity.

"On my way" said Dash who left her house as quick as a whip.
Scootaloo...I hope your okay thought Dash who feared the worst.

The Puppet Master stroked Scoot's hair as if he was her father. Scootaloo had pure white eyes and pupils along with a doll attached to her chest which gave him a reason to smile.

"Scootaloo you will learn to accept the puppet life, you'll see how wonderful it can be." said Puppet Master.

He had Scootaloo and now Rainbow Dash was on a race to save her little sister from the Puppet Master's clutches before it's too late.

Chapter 4 Meaning of Sisterhood

Rainbow slammed her fist down on the table, causing a spark that shocked Rarity's table. She couldn't believe her own sister was abducted by Puppet Master to who knows where but Dash was determined as ever to find Scootaloo and take him down.

"Do you know where they could be?" asked Dash.

"Yes they're at the Metropolis Hotel which is about 5 mins from here. Do you need any help?" asked Rarity.

"I'll give you a signal to help okay?" said Dash.

"Of course darling." said Rarity.

Rainbow pressed her medallion once and the suit appeared, covering her body then sped off in a flash to save her little sister Scootaloo. Onlookers watched as Dash aka Zapp was racing to go into the Metropolis Hotel unknowing what awaits her. She knows the Puppet Master is in there but sisterhood meant everything to Rainbow so she has every right to kill this man or at least make sure he doesn't hurt another human being again.

Don't worry Scoot I'm coming! though Dash as her speed increased with every passing moment.

Inside the Hotel, The Puppet Master sat in his high chair awaiting the arrival of the superhero Zap to make her surprising yet un impressive entrance. Soon enough, Rainbow came in through the window and rammed him through 16 walls until they were in the basement where Dash round housed kicked Puppet Master.

"Where is my sister you sick son of a bitch?!? Talk or I'll shock you straight back to hell where you came from!" demanded Dash, pressing her electrical current at him with anger and tears stinging her eyes.

"Oh Dash so perceptive as always, about your sister she's safe for now...you won't be able to save her in time." said The Puppet Master.

"What are you talking about?" asked Dash in anger.

"You see Dash if you don't stop me, the doll that's wrapped around Scootaloo's neck will unleash a thousand spikes, killing her instantly." explained Puppet Master.

"Then that's more of a reason to kick your ass!" said Dash as she charged straight toward him.

Puppet Master counterattacked with a shockwave, causing Dash to almost fling herself into some broken glass but was smart enough to use her wings as leverage for an electric punch which was more powerful than anything in the world. Dash sent Puppet Master flying into air traffic where a plane him in the face.

"Scootaloo!" yelled Dash.

Dash looked all over the basement for her until she heard screaming coming from above her and raced towards the sound.

"Dash help me!" said Scootaloo as the spikes inched closer to her face.

"I'm here kiddo!" said Dash as she removed the spikes from her body. Scootaloo hugged Dash tightly, crying in her big sister's arms which made Rainbow hug her even tighter.

"Shhh...it's okay kiddo, come on let's go home." said Dash as she flew up in the air to Rarity's house.

"Oh good your back! And it seems Scootaloo is safe as well." said Rarity, turning her swivel chair to face her.

"Yeah I did-"
They were interrupted by a song called Sweet Dreams by Marilyn Manson which revealed on Rarity's computer the Puppet Master smiling evilly at them.

"You haven't beaten me Zap, I will defeat you and then your entire city of Metropolis." said Puppet Master.
Rarity and Dash knew this fight was not going to be over, not by a long shot.

Chapter 1 Electric Fingertips

Rainbow Dash layed on her bed throwing a red ball up in the air, bored out of her mind. Man I wish something exciting would happen. thought Dash.

All of a sudden a thunderstorm rolled in and fast and Scootaloo was sleeping on the other side of her bed, un aware of the thunderstorm outside. Dash tried to wake Scoot up but to no avail so she went outside and saw a massive lightning storm brewing. Her first option would be to stay inside but as always her curiosity got the better of her, so she decided to check it out and probably take a closer look.

"Whoa that storm is going crazy!" said Dash.

Dash inched closer to where it was hitting the most, a gold shaped medallion layed on the hard cold ground getting hit by lightning each time. Rainbow ran up to the medallion and picked it up ensuring that no one else would take it from her.

"Wonder what you can do." said Dash putting on the medallion.

The lightning bolt medallion began to zap and twist like crazy as if it was possessed or something. Rainbow tried to take it off but the medallion held on to her neck tightly and was showing no signs of letting go which made Dash float into panic mode quickly. The sparks began to grow bigger and bigger until it released a powerful EMP to disrupt all electronic devices including street lights, televisions, cars that run on electricity, etc.

"Whoa this is too real." said Dash.

She grabbed the medallion and cause a lightning storm that ran for miles.

"This is too cool! But who do I tell about it?" asked Dash who was curious of who she could tell.

Beyond the city there lived someone who saw the lightning strike.

"Hmm...such amazing power, It would be such a shame to steal that amount of power."

Rainbow Dash looked at her hands noticing the electricity flowing around her body. A thunderstorm revealed a staff with a thunderbolt on the tip of it, the sight of it made Dash's eyes sparkle like a Christmas Tree.

"This is totally awesome!" said Dash.

Scootaloo walked outside rubbing her eyes and yawning.

"Dash what's going on?" asked Scootaloo sleepily.

"Scoot you'll never believe this! This medallion that I found granted me lightning powers using this staff!" said Dash with a smile on her face.

"I'll bet...so are you still coming back home to bed?" asked Scootaloo.

"Yeah I'll be there in a minute." said Dash, still examing her new powers.

Her little sister went back inside the house to go to bed. Dash stayed outside and continued examing her fingertips then a thought came into her mind, she should be a force for good and destroy all injustice in her world.

"But what will my superhero name be?" asked Dash.

It would have to wait until morning.