MLP FiM Fanfic: Sister Situation
By: Lucario247
Prologue: Lucky
It was a peaceful afternoon in Ponyville. The bushes were bursting with flowers and the trees were filled with animals (much to the delight of Fluttershy). In the depths of Sweet Apple Acres sat a clubhouse. In the clubhouse were posters of idols, pinned drawings, and cluttered plans on the ground, just like the owners left it. Suddenly the door flew open and three fillies walked in.
"That is the last time we ever do wagon ridding." said a dripping wet unicorn.
"Aw c'mon it wasn't that bad." replied an orange Pegasus with leaves and branches sticking out of her hair and mane.
"In case ya haven't noticed, there is a tree back in the forest that has an indent that's the shape of my head." said a yellow pony with a wrinkled hair bow, she was dizzily wandering through the room.
"Well if you guys insist." said the Pegasus, "So what should we try tomorrow? I was thinking maybe rooftop parkour, or-!"
She was cut off when the yellow pony said, "Sorry Scootaloo, ah probably ain't goin anywhere with this here noggin. Ah probably 'ave a concusion."
The unicorn also added, "Yeah and I'm helping Rarity with some gem finding, so I probably can't make it. Sorry."
Scootaloo pouted, "Man, you guys are lucky! You got such great sisters. All I got are my friends at the crummy orphanage!"
"Whelp, we'd probably better head out if we wanna make it to supper." said Applebloom. As if to reassure this, off in the distance a triangle bell rang and Applejack's voice rang out a clear "Come'n getit!" "Ah'll see you guys later." and with that she left the clubhouse.
"I'd better leave to." said Scootaloo sadly, "Mrs. Mareiam will blow a fuse if I'm not back."
"Alright then. Bye Scoots." replied Sweetie Belle as she grabbed her saddle bag.
Scootaloo stepped outside and breathed in the warm spring air. She was thinking about cutie marks, specifically hers. She glanced over at her scooter.
"No...that couldn't be, could it?" she thought for a while. "Nah" she said aloud.
She put her helmet on and stepped onto her scooter. She began flapping her wings and slowly accelerated towards the orphanage. She was thinking about sisters. Sweetie and Applebloom had matching sisters, but what kind of sister would Scootaloo have? Duh. None other than the amazing Rainbow Dash! She'd be the talk of the town. "Oh look, there goes RD's li'l sis!" That's what everypony'll say. Plus Rainbow Dash would give her personal flying lessons! How cool! She'd finally be able to lift off the ground, not to mention (with a little practice) do all the amazing tricks Rainbow does!
This is what Scootaloo thought as she rode towards her temporary home. Little did she know that she was being over watched by a chaotic draqonequus.
Chapter 1: Free of Charge
Chapter 1: Free of Charge
Discord watched the little filly as she journeyed back to her home. He was sitting on a cloud looking down as the orange Pegasus rode along on her scooter. He was thinking of immensely chaotic plans for her. Most of them involved meteor sized meatballs and super sticky syrup rain. These food thoughts were a sign that he was hungry. He used his draconequus magic and produced a steaming hot shish kebab out of thin air. Discord licked his lips as he took the poker and ate it whole. Then he tossed the food over his shoulder and focused back on the orange filly.
She reached her house, er, orphanage and set her scooter by the door as she walked in. Discord turned invisible and flew down and watched her through the window. She walked in, took off her helmet, and talked with a mare who ushered the filly into the dining room. After eating, the Pegasus filly went to her room and got onto the lower bunk. She pulled out some comic books and began reading until the other roommates came in and turned out the lights. Discord watched as the filly used a small jar with some fireflies to continue reading the comic. Then after a while she stuffed the jar into a drawer and pulled the covers over her head.
Since there was no more to watch, Discord had the entire night to himself. He flew high towards the clouds above Ponyville as he thought up devilish ways of confusing the ponies tomorrow morning.
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When Scootaloo woke up she did her normal morning routine. She climbed out of her bed and stretched. She glanced over at her three other roommates. She decided to play a prank on Chrome Craft (who was the least liked among the roommates), this wasn't part of the routine. She pulled out the firefly jar and loosened the top as she approached the side of Chrome Craft's bed. His mouth was wide open and he was snoring quietly. Scotaloo unscrewed the jar and shook the contents into his open mouth. She started to run down the hall as the angry unicorn began spewing the bugs out of his mouth and yelling "I'm going to pulverize you Scootaloo!!!" She turned a sharp corner and locked herself in the bathroom. She heard The thunderous galloping of the bigger pony as he stopped outside the door.
"Scootaloo! C'mon out and fight me! Unless you're chicken!" to prove the point he started bawking and cawing.
"Yeeeah, no. It's pretty cozy in here actually." chided Scootaloo sarcastically
She heard the door handle jiggle. "I'll use my magic to unlock the door! So you'd better come out or I'm comin in!"
"Sure tough guy." she then proceeded to take as long as possible to brush her tail and mane.
After that she slowly opened the door and peered around. Chrome was nowhere in sight. She then tip-hooves towards the dining room. Everypony was already at the table, chatting, while they waited for breakfast. Chrome shot Scootaloo a look that was the equivalent of a dagger hailstorm.
After finishing her oat cereal, Scootaloo excused herself and headed out. She was going to meet up with her fellow Crusaders today. She was halfway down the road to town when she realized that they were busy today. She glumly turned around to head back to the orphanage, when she came face to face with a face with mismatching eyes. She screamed and fell over onto the ground. The person began laughing at Scootaloo's reaction.
"H-hey, that wasn't funny!" she pouted.
"Aw does the poo-poo baby pony have a boo-boo?" taunted the strange creature.
He was a complete jumble of animals. Scootaloo remembered seeing a statue like this creature at the gardens in Canterlot during the school trip. Then she remembered the stories that Rainbow Dash and Twilight had told her.
"You're Discord..."
The draconequus looked giddily surprised, "Ooh! My reputation precedes me!"
Scootaloo started scooting (no pun intended) away from the scary creature, "Stay away from me... Go away!"
He coiled around behind her, "Now now little one, I have no intention to do something fiendish, like gobble up or something. I simply want to give you an opportunity to receive a better life!"
She looked at him, puzzled, "What's the catch?"
"Catch? Haha! There's no catch! I simply sprinkle this non suspicious, non threatening dust on you and, poof, you have a better life! Free of charge!"
She knew this was a trick, "No way! You creep! You think you can trick me so easily."
He was unfazed,"I just happened to notice that your friends are not available today. Did you know that's cause it's the Sisterhooves Social today."
"What? Why would they lie to me?"
"Because they don't think you're cool cause you don't have a sis like them."
Scootaloo had tears in her eyes, "...it's a deal."
The draconequus was caught off guard, "Um, uh sure okay then."
They shook...appendages, and Discord blew a sparkly dust on Scootaloo. She instantly began to feel drowsy.
"You look tired. Why don't you go take a nap?"
"O-...okay..." she replied sleepily
When she got back to the orphanage she sluggishly made her way to her room. But standing near the door was Chrome Craft. He had a sneer on his face.
"Alright punk, time to teach you a lesson."
Scootaloo glared at him and growled, "Not in the mood..."
He was obviously intimidated, and quickly backed off. Scootaloo entered her room and jumped towards her bed. She was out before her head touched the pillow.
Chapter 2: Best Bucking Day EVER!!!
Chapter 2: Best Bucking Day EVER!!!
Scootaloo was woken by sunlight in her eyes. She buried her face in her pillow and said to her roommates, "Close the binds..."
When the binds were not closed, she uncovered her mouth and said, "Hey! Close the blinds!"
Still, sunlight poured onto her face, "Are you guys freakin deaf! Close the blinds!!!" she shouted as she sat up.
Her roommates weren't there. She wasn't even in her room. She lay in a soft white bed. In fact, the entire room was white! She got out of the bed and looked around. A large window was letting sunlight in. Scootaloo went through an open doorway, and saw a truly odd sight.
In a completely white kitchen, stood Rainbow Dash. She was cooking something on a pan that was on the white stove. Scootaloo now knew where she was, in Rainbow Dash's cloud home! However, why she was there was still a mystery to her.
"Ah you're finally awake!" said Rainbow Dash with a cheerful grin.
"Um, yeah...?" said Scootaloo
"Well, breakfast is almost ready, so you can go sit at the table." said Rainbow Dash, returning her attention to the meal she was preparing
Scootaloo decided it was best to follow directions and whent over to the table and sat on a chair. Rainbow Dash brought in a plate and set it on the table.
"Sorry, the toast got a little bit burnt." said the cyan Pegasus as she returned to the kitchen.
Scootaloo looked at the slices of bread. "A little?" she thought to herself. The toast looked more like slabs of charcoal.
On the plate, next to the toast, were some scrambled eggs. Scootaloo took a sampling bite. She immediately regretted putting something that Rainbow Dash cooked into her mouth. She ran to a window and spat out the disgustingly liquidy food. She rushed back to her seat before Rainbow Dash returned to her seat with her plate of food.
"Mm. Those eggs sure are good." said Scootaloo, trying to hide the disgust for the food.
Rainbow Dash beamed proudly and took a bite of her eggs. Scootaloo saw her gag and almost laughed. Rainbow Dash considered her options of retribution from the unholy food, but was forced to swallow because Scootaloo was there. Her eyes filled with tears and she let out a weak smile.
"Needs a bit more salt." she said with fake modesty.
"Okay Rainbow Dash you got me. This was a funny prank and all, but yo need to tell me why I'm here." said
"Um...you live here...?" said Rainbow Dash with mild uncertainty.
"No, you live here." replied the Pegasus filly, putting an emphasis on the "you"
"Yeah I do, but so do you!" said the rainbow-maned Pegasus, who was somewhat fed up with the younger ponies trolling.
"No I don't!" yelled Scootaloo who was equally annoyed.
"Are you alright? You seem out of it." said Rainbow Dash as she placed a hoof on the fillies forehead.
"Yeah I'm fine. What is it to you?"
"For the love of Celestia, Scootaloo! As your sister, it's my job to take care of you!"
Scootaloo was shocked into silence. "What did Rainbow Dash just say? My sister? What is going on?" she thought.
And then she remembered what happened the previous day. With Discord. Was this the life that he meant? How could all of this have happened in the course of one night? Scootaloo was so entranced by her thoughts, that she didn't notice her, "sister" return with a thermometer.
"Alright Scoots, open up."
She did. They both waited for the reading to come out.
As they were waiting, Rainbow Dash said, "Now, I know it's sudden and random, but I managed to get my hooves on some Wonderbolts air-show tickets. We can go see them in Cloudsdale today!"
"Haumi shuposhtoo getoo Cowdsdayo?"
"Huh?" She pulled the thermometer out of the fillies mouth.
"How am I supposed to bet to Cloudsdale?" asked Scootaloo.
"We fly of course!" said Rainbow Dash, opening her wings in excitement.
"But I can't fly." said the orange filly sadly
"I know that. That's why you're riding on my back!" she looked at the thermometer reading, "Looks normal! That means we can head out now, if you want."
Scootaloo jumped out of her seat, her old confusion and caution disregarded, and said, "Yes please!"
They both trotted outside. Rainbow Dash crouched so her sister could climb onto her back.
"Hold on tight!" said the gutsy Pegasus.
And then she took off, leaving a sparkling rainbow trail behind them.
Scootaloo really enjoyed the feeling of air rushing through her short, purple mane. It made her body feel hot and cold at the same time, like her body would catch fire, and then the flames would freeze. She closed her eyes and let the oxygen rush past her body. Soon she heard Rainbow Dash say something, but the actual words were lost in the wind. She opened her eyes and saw the majestic city of Cloudsdale ahead of her. She'd never actually seen Cloudsdale in person before, she'd only seen pictures of it in books. It was more amazing than she'd ever imagined. Soon the we're on the cloud surface of the city. The two sisters walked to the colosseum and gave the tickets to the usher pony. Then Rainbow Dash carried Scootaloo to their seats. If anypony had watched them, both Pegasi would have equally excited expressions on their faces.
"Omygosh. I'm so bucking excited." said Rainbow Dash
Scootaloo recoiled at the bad word. She had been scolded numerous times at the orphanage for saying that word. She was about to say something to her older sister, when the Wonderbolts appeared. They zoomed over the two Pegasus's booth and then split apart in three seperate lines. Scootaloo watched in utter awe. Trick after trick went by, and Scootaloo grew more impressed. She also had a great and desperate urge to learn how to fly right then. Close to the end of the show, Scootaloo looked over at Rainbow, who was cheering loudly. Noticing her stare, She turned towards Scootaloo. The filly had to shout over the crowd and the roaring of the performers, "This is the best bucking day EVER!!!!!!"
She smiled at the fillies enthusiasm. Just then the two extra Wonderbolts joined Spitfire, Soarin, and the other Wonderbolt flyer as they spiraled upward. Then they all split apart as a loud boom went off. Like a firework.
After the show, Scootaloo managed to get a signed poster from Spitfire and Soarin. Then after that she and Rainbow Dash flew home. The filly was exhausted. As soon as they got to the cloud home, she went to her room, hung the postr up, and plopped onto her bed. Rainbow Dash came in and tucked her in.
"Good night, li'l sis."
Scootaloo smiled and said, "Goodnight sis."
Rainbow smiled back and trotted out the door, shutting it behind her. Scootaloo turned her head on her pillow and was about to fall asleep but was interrupted by a male voice.
"So, how's the new life treating you?"
She turned over and looked at the draconequus floating above her head.
"It's...awesome!"
He smiled devilishly and said, "Glad to hear it. I'll check with you again later. Toodaloo, Scootaloo!"
He dissapeared in a puff of confetti, which fell into her face.
