S1E16: Spike Rainboom

Fluttershy was learning how to cheer from her fillyhood friend Rainbow Dash, the Cutie Mark Crusaders were there to watch and help.

"Now, what have we learned?" Rainbow finished her teaching of "how to cheer".

"Loss of control," Fluttershy began.

"Good."

"Screaming and hollering."

"Yes, and most importantly?"

"Passion!"

"Right! So now that you know the elements of a good cheer, let's hear one."

Fluttershy attempted to cheer, but...

"*inhales* Yay."

And I thought we were soft.

Huh.

Spike's sweet. *dreamy sigh*

Rainbow Dash wasn't having any of it.

"Ugh. You're gonna cheer for me like that? Louder," she ordered.

"Yay."

"Louder!"

"Yay."

"Louder!!!"

"*deep breath*"

It was at this point that the Cutie Mark Crusaders had enough of Fluttershy.

"YAY!" The Cutie Mark Crusaders boomed.

"Oh... Thank you girls, but... we're trying to train Fluttershy," Rainbow commented then sighed.

"Was that too loud?" Fluttershy had finished giving her cheer that was drowned out completely.

At this point, Rainbow Dash had pushed the quit button and flopped over on her back with a "thud".

Theme.

A little time later, Rainbow Dash decided to practice her routine for the Best Young Flyer Competition.

"Yay," Fluttershy cheered.

"YOU GO RAINBOW DASH!" The Cutie Mark Crusaders cheered loudly.

Rainbow Dash finished phase one of her routine successfully.

"Wooo," Fluttershy continued cheering.

"YEAH!" The Cutie Mark Crusaders boomed.

Rainbow Dash finished phase two of her routine successfully. All she had to do now was the Sonic Rainboom.

"Way to go," Fluttershy... cheered...

"YOU GOT THIS RAINBOW DASH!" The Cutie Mark Crusaders finished.

"Here we go. Sonic Rainboom!" Rainbow exclaimed.

She began her dive, flapping her wings to make sure she could push past the sound barrier unlike her Prime Universe Counterpart. The Cutie Mark Crusaders and Fluttershy's eyes widened as it looked like the technicolor Pegasus was going to make it.

Whoa.

Whoa.

Whoa.

Whoa.

Unfortunately for Rainbow Dash, she couldn't seem to push past the sound barrier.

"Uh oh," Rainbow commented.

Rainbow Dash was shot out of the Rainboom-like slingshot screaming like a filly. The Cutie Mark Crusaders and Fluttershy were shaken out of their trance as Rainbow Dash was flung.

"That's not good," Apple Bloom commented.

"Should we go find her?" Scootaloo asked.

"Yeah. Looks like she's going to crash into the Library," Sweetie Belle finished.

Fluttershy just meeped. The Cutie Mark Crusaders threw Fluttershy into their cart and Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle jumped in after her. Scootaloo jumped on her scooter that was attached to said cart and sped towards the Golden Oaks Library.

Meanwhile at the Golden Oaks Library.

Pinkie Pie was helping Twilight organize the books after said Unicorn had a intense study session. She didn't invite Applejack and Rarity to help since she still had reservations on them with her property. Spike was upstairs in the bedroom reorganizing and cleaning up. Twilight herself was quite amazed at how great of a help Pinkie Pie was.

"Tada! Twilight, all done~" Pinkie chirped happily.

"Ah, thank you so much Pinkie Pie. I wouldn't have been able to do it without you," Twilight thanked, "you are quite organized for a party pony."

"Well duh~" Pinkie commented still with a smile on her face, "If I wasn't organized then all these parties wouldn't be able to happen!"

Good point.

Both of them smiled at each other.

"WHOA!!!" Rainbow Dash crashed through the window of the organized library which sent Pinkie Pie toppling on Twilight as well as knocking off all the books on the shelves.

Rainbow Dash crashed into a pile of books after bursting the window.

"Sis'! Are you ok--" Scootaloo burst in the front door with her scooter. Fluttershy was cowering in the cart while Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle comforted her from the wild ride she was just taken on.

"Twilight? Pinkie Pie? You two doing alright down there?" Spike came down the stairs from the bedroom.

It was at this moment that all parties that just arrived saw Twilight and Pinkie Pie in a rather compromising position.

Pinkie Pie looked from the Cutie Mark Crusaders to Fluttershy then lastly to Rainbow Dash then Spike. She felt her Pinkie Sense tell her to do something crazy. And yes, Pinkie Pie did something crazy. She bent down and kissed Twilight right on the lips.

Fluttershy and the Cutie Mark Crusaders' eyes went wide and mouths all agape then fainted. Rainbow Dash was confused as usual. Spike tried to play off the awkwardness of the situation.

"I see you two have made yourselves into a Twinkie," he commented with a laugh, having thought that one up.

The two mares had deep blushes on their faces as Spike said that. Pinkie Pie decided to retort.

"Why yes we did Spike, you like?" Pinkie batted her eyes at Spike.

"Do I have to answer that?” he made a point, “anyways, I take it you two have a fancy for each other?"

Twilight had no idea as to how to be going about responding to that. She was just kissed by Pinkie Pie and the pink party pony seemed to be playing it off in her advantage. Pinkie Pie seemed to be able to read Twilight’s uncertainty about doing such things with each other.

“Uh… Spike? Can you give me and Pinkie Pie a moment please?” Twilight asked in polite tone.

Spike merely nodded then tilted his head off to one side in confusion.

Twilight teleported herself and Pinkie Pie into her bedroom. Pinkie Pie immediately blushed.

“T-Twilight? Isn’t this a bit too fast?” she stuttered out, surprised at the sudden action that the unicorn had taken, not expecting to jump to the final base already.

It was Twilight’s turn to blush.

“N-No Pinkie Pie, I’m not that kind of mare… that’s not how romance works, but are you sure we should be doing such a thing in front of Spike? I mean, we’re his marefriends, not to mention don’t you think you’re the one going too fast?”

“Not really~ My Pinkie Sense is telling me that it should be you and Spike, but the author seems to have left out that thought from Episode 1 for… Harem purposes. I mean, I liked it. You may not realize it, but I think you like this pony who is as crazy as yourself,” Pinkie strutted her stuff a bit.

More blushing ensued.

“Oh, um… You got me. Watching you play around and be so carefree when I was studying your Pinkie Sense did send me over to some extent… but still… why?”

“Don’t you see? I’m your illogical side. You’re my logical side. We’re both crazy. How can this possibly not work?”

“Um…”

"Exactly! And now we are a triangle! And everypony knows triangles are the strongest shape right Twilight?" Pinkie nudged and winked at Twilight.

Twilight just mused, "yes indeed Pinkie Pie… Hm… alright, I’ll take you up on your offer of dating, but Spike is going to know about this."

“Uh huh~ You won’t be disappointed Ms. Sparkle~” Pinkie gave Twilight a nuzzle.

As stereotypical storytelling dictates, It seems as if Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, the CMC and Spike were listening from the other side of the door. Twilight opened the door, and the pile of ponies plus dragon fell forward with a thud. A lot of squee ensued. Twilight had an unamused look while Pinkie Pie just smiled and waved.

After things had settled, Rainbow Dash had called for a meeting at the Golden Oaks Library with all of the Mane 6, Cutie Mark Crusaders, and Spike.

"So, what did ya call us all here for Rainbow Dash?" Applejack inquired.

"Well... I wanted to invite you girls to come to Cloudsdale to see me compete in the Best Young Flyer Competition! I mean, we've all been there for each other's competitions right? *cough*," Rainbow commented, not wanting to remember Season 1 Episode 13.

"You do have a point there Rainbow Dash, and I would love to see the competition. After all, it's not everyday that you get to be in Cloudsdale," Rarity made a point.

"But... the only problem is that only Pegasus ponies can walk on clouds. And Cloudsdale is a city made completely of clouds," Rainbow sighed.

"*cough* Magical Unicorn with quite the prowess here," Pinkie Pie pointed at her marefriend.

"Oh," Rainbow matter-of-factly commented.

"Yeah... I'm sure I can find a spell in this library somewhere..." Twilight started looking on the clean bookshelves.

"Ooo! Here you go Twilight!" Pinkie chirped as she found a book that could be of use.

Twilight looked through the book and found a cloudwalking spell.

I need to remember to ask Pinkie Pie to look for books for me more often.

"Ah! Here we go! This spell looks about right!" Twilight exclaimed like a little filly, "who wants to go first?"

"For Rainbow Dash, I will go first," Rarity commented.

"Alright, hold still."

Twilight finished the spell successfully. The group decided to go outside to test if the spell worked on Rarity. Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash grabbed a cloud down from the sky so Rarity could hop on it. The fashion pony of course did so. Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy raised the cloud off of the ground slowly. Rarity stayed on the cloud as it went up.

"Yep! Looks like it works Twilight," Rainbow confirmed.

That was the green light that the spell would work. They had decided to test the spell on Spike just to make sure it worked on dragons. Well...

Huh. That spell worked on Spike as well. Who would have thought how convenient this spell is?

Now that they all will be able to walk on clouds, they agreed to go back to their homes to relax for tomorrow, the day of the competition and a wonderful date in Cloudsdale. Pinkie Pie of course opted to stay over with Twilight, Spike, and Scootaloo since she just got together with Twilight as well as being able to spend more time with Spike. Scootaloo was told of Twilight and Pinkie Pie's new relationship to each other. It was made very clear that Twilight and Pinkie Pie were still dating Spike as well.

The four of them decided to spend the afternoon eating lunch at the Hay Burger.

"I know it isn't much for a first date, but still I wanted to treat you," Twilight commented.

"Aww, Twilight you don't have to do much for me," Pinkie nuzzled Twilight, "after all, you are now dating both me and Spike which is like double the stuff to do."

Twilight just smiled. Pinkie Pie and Twilight ordered XXL meals, Twilight thinking she could handle it and Pinkie Pie challenging her to an eat-off.

Heh, she thinks she can beat me at pigging out? She's seen how I eat.

You're on Twilight! *giggles*

Scootaloo and Spike just went Large for their meals, just wanting to eat and enjoy each other's company and letting the new pair enjoy each other. The two of them watched as Twilight and Pinkie Pie chowed down like crazy. Pinkie Pie and Twilight finished at the same time as every cliched story must have it happen. Since both were so stuffed, they didn't really care about who won. They sat back to back after finishing.

"Enjoyed your meal?" Scootaloo inquired.

"*chuckles* Yes we did dear sister," Twilight responded.

"Look Twilight! We're now an overstuffed Twinkie!" Pinkie Pie commented which got a laugh from all of them.

Twilight and Pinkie Pie waited for Scootaloo and Spike to finish their food since they weren't racing or anything. Afterwards, the four of them decided to take a stroll through Sweet Apple Acres. Applejack and Apple Bloom decided to join them since all the work was done and it was evening since the former group of four had their lunch late. As they were trotting, Apple Bloom whispered an idea to Spike.

"You know Spike, remember where I first confessed to ya?" she started.

"Yeah, there was a lone tree there and it was a nice hill that overlooked Ponyville," Spike responded.

"Ah was thinking, maybe the whole Harem could engrave their names onto that tree, it could be like our special meeting spot and such."

"Sure Apple Bloom, well since you and Twilight were the first two, should we at least tell Twilight?"

"Of course Spike! But something in my head is telling me to wait for a later episode to do this since something big is happening this episode."

"Point very well taken dear Apple Bloom."

Twilight was told of the idea and she totally approved, they were thinking some time in the autumn for doing it since winter would be quite difficult. No one else in the Harem knew of this idea as of right now.

Their evening stroll through the Acres was nice and peaceful as Scootaloo and Apple Bloom leaned on Spike. Twilight and Pinkie Pie leaned on each other while trotting. Twilight and Pinkie Pie of course told Applejack and Apple Bloom about their new relationship with each other to add to the already confusing lines of the Harem.

"Heh, who would have thought? Laughter and Magic getting together," Applejack chuckled.

Apple Bloom of course being the type to usually side with Twilight was her usual chirpy self.

"Ah'm so happy for you two!" Apple Bloom exclaimed cheerfully with a small hop, "The Bookworm and the Baker!"

Twilight and Pinkie Pie just gave Apple Bloom a nice pat on the head as the little filly giggled.

They finished their stroll through the beautiful orchard and dropped off the Apple Sisters at their house. The two sisters gave Spike a farewell kiss. Twilight, Pinkie Pie, Scootaloo, and Spike returned to the Golden Oaks Library, happy and content. Pinkie Pie decided to help Spike in cooking since she was thinking that the two of them could come up with something nice for their marefriend and her sister. (Ack. All this terminology.) The two of them worked quite efficiently and made a very great meal for Twilight and Scootaloo.

Of course, said meal came out "heavenly". Again, more conversation and such happened during the consumption of their dinner.

It was then bath time. Twilight and Pinkie Pie entered the bathroom and then batted their eyes at Spike. Just as Spike was going to walk into the bathroom, the Twinkie duo slammed the door in his face.

Aww... dang it *snaps fingers*

Scootaloo just gave Spike a pat on the shoulder with her hoof. Twilight and Pinkie Pie were just giggling like little fillies on their act they played on Spike. The two of them took their bath together, of course being all cute and such as things like washing each other's manes and tails along with each other's backs. Twilight was surprised at Pinkie Pie's mane springing back up to its usual shape after they dried off. After the Twinkie duo finished completely, Scootaloo and Spike took their bath together and did similar cute stuff.

When it came time to go to sleep, the author realizes that the reader wants to read another cute cuddle scene. So, Pinkie Pie and Twilight laid on their sides and cuddled around Spike, making sure their muzzles and hooves touched. Scootaloo just curled herself on top of Spike making herself essentially a "Scootaloo Blanket" for the young dragon. It was the cutest lump of orange, green, purple, and pink the reader has ever seen. In fact the reader almost passed out again. Had it not been for the author moving on with the story, the reader would have had to be resuscitated for the second time this Season.

While Twilight, Pinkie Pie, Scootaloo, and Spike were sleeping peacefully, in a cloud house above Ponyville was a technicolor Pegasus who was freaking out.

Oh my gosh why did I have to invite all of them. I already practiced the Sonic Rainboom so many times and wasn't able to do it! Aw... now Spike won't think I'm cool enough for him... Wait why am I thinking that? Spike already loves 3 fillies and 5 mares, what's not to say that he'll love me too? I am the Element of Loyalty, practically one of the key components in love, he knows I'll be loyal to him... Screw it Rainbow Dash! You have waited 16 Episodes and now it's time for you to show him what you got!

Rainbow Dash tossed and turned in her cloud bed as her thoughts went back and forth about whether it was a bright or bonehead idea to invite all of her friends to watch her compete, Spike in particular.

Transition to the Next Day. It is now the day of the Best Young Flyer Competition.

The Harem plus Rainbow Dash woke up and went through their usual morning routines including a good breakfast, Rainbow Dash making sure to eat very hearty for the competition. They all met at the Golden Oaks Library as that was the usual meeting place, cliched as it is. Twilight had already gotten a hold of the Twinkling Balloon again so the non-Pegasi would be able to get up to Cloudsdale. But what Twilight, Spike, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, Rarity, Applejack, Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo weren't expecting was what Rainbow Dash did immediately as she trotted into the door as she was the last to arrive.

Rainbow Dash gave Spike a big smooch on the lips. As in a full on kiss kind of smooch. Pony jaws all dropped nearly to the ground.

"You know what Spike, I think 16 Episodes is more than enough for a wait for me to get into the Harem don't you think? I represent the Element of Loyalty for crying out loud. You already have the other 5 Elements as well as their younger sisters you know. As much as I should feel insulted at this, my loyalty to you will stay because I love you," Rainbow matter-of-factly explains.

"You know, all you had to do was ask. I thought loyalty comes before your 'awesomeness' the last time I checked," Spike matter-of-factly replied.

Rainbow just thudded onto the ground again from that and let out a grunt in frustration.

Well he does make a very good point there. Now I feel dumb.

After that quick Harem induction happened, Twilight set up the cloudwalking spell on all the non-Pegasi. That was a total of 7 ponies/dragon that needed it. All the non-Pegasi plus Scootaloo loaded themselves into the Twinkling Balloon. Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy guided the Balloon to Cloudsdale. A few eyebrows were raised at the sight of non-Pegasi ponies trotting/walking on clouds when the completed Season 1 Harem arrived and hopped off. They were given a tour of the city by Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy. One of the main stops was the weather factory. Of course Twilight went totally filly like to finally be able to see the snowflakes and rainbows be made by the hoof. Pinkie Pie attempted to taste the rainbow... literally... and wasn't quite satisfied by the taste of liquid rainbow.

"SPICY!!!!!!!" Pinkie Pie exclaimed before going and chomping down on a cloud.

The rest of the Harem was mostly amused at Twilight and Pinkie Pie's moments at the weather factory and could better understand why they were perfect fits for each other. Meanwhile, Rainbow Dash was still getting cold hooves about performing.

Nope, I can't do this... NO! Rainbow Dash you can do this! You are awesome! Rainbows! Yeah... Darn it.

They finished their tour and enjoyed seeing a different species' culture and such. They were a little bit pressed for time since they had to get Rainbow Dash to the backstage of the competition. They got Rainbow Dash to the backstage in time and then took their seats all together on one of the cloud bleachers. It was then that a concession Pegasus came around selling cotton candy that was essentially made from clouds. Fluttershy explained to them that it was one of the common snacks of Cloudsdale. All the other ponies and Spike were quite eager to try out this treat since they never really were able to "eat" clouds (aside from Pinkie Pie who doused the liquid rainbow via cloud). After trying a sample each, all of the Harem pretty much went crazy and they ordered seven bags of the treat to share among all of them.

Twilight and Pinkie Pie shared, Fluttershy and Rarity shared, the Cutie Mark Crusaders all shared and Applejack and Spike shared.

Pinkie Pie had made a comment on how this tasted much better than liquid rainbow or regular clouds since she had that unpleasant experience. Applejack was just happy that there was apple flavor... well then. Rarity considered this to be an "elegant but simple" treat. The Cutie Mark Crusaders all just happily munched down, not really having anything to input on the commentating level. Twilight was having another overload of her tasting systems as she never really was able to taste cotton candy for that matter as her eyes went dilate. Spike... well he was just eating like the Cutie Mark Crusaders were. Fluttershy was just munching contentedly for the most part, glad to be back in her hometown.

Rainbow Dash was still having breakdowns at the backstage as performers slowly went up one by one. She even resorted to switching her number to keep delaying her performance. Understandably the Harem was mostly concerned at what was taking the usually confident Pegasus so long.

"She never would back down from a challenge... Ah mean considering I'm the one she usually challenges," Applejack commented.

It finally was Rainbow Dash's turn to go. She attempted to perform her first and second phases of her routine... but all that amounted in was a cloud splatting Princess Celestia, the guest of honor, in the face. Funny enough, the cloud stuck to her face and made the shape of a troll face, making a joke very obvious. The Princess shook off the cloud and then glared at the camera for the reader laughing at her.

When it came time to do her final phase of her routine, the Sonic Rainboom, the Harem started cheering like wild... well...

"Yay," was Fluttershy's cheer.

Everypony else plus drake were pretty much going wild since they were excited to see this awesome move.

It was all fun and games for the Harem until all that jumping and cheering caused Scootaloo to fall off the cloud and start plummeting towards the ground. The whole crowd gasped at the sight. The Wonderbolts who were the judges were too busy talking among themselves to notice considering they were inconsiderate jerks in most of the episodes... upcoming and right now.

“SCOOTALOO!” Twilight yelped out.

Twilight attempted to jump off after her, forgetting all about the fact she didn’t have wings, but luckily Pinkie Pie pulled her back from doing a stupid thing.

Scootaloo started panicking. Rainbow Dash saw her friend’s sister plummeting towards the ground.

Oh my gosh! I have to go save her! Forget the competition, I didn't need to win this anyways!

Rainbow Dash started flying a beeline straight for Scootaloo. The flightless filly Pegasus saw Rainbow Dash headed for her.

And here goes the little flightless orphan. *sigh*

Tears welled up in Scootaloo's eyes as she had no way to go but down into the ground. Rainbow Dash continued pushing her speed further with her wings, not willing to give up on saving her friend. All eyes (except the Wonderbolts) were on Rainbow Dash as they noticed her nearing the sound barrier. Pinkie Pie held her breath as she clung to Twilight quite tightly to the point the purple Unicorn almost lost circulation. Rarity, being the drama queen she is, shook Fluttershy silly as she spouted a long soliloquy about the horror of dying by "splat". Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle clung onto Spike. Applejack just closed her eyes, took off her hat and put it over her heart.

COME ON! I got this!

Rainbow Dash caught up to Scootaloo and caught her. Said filly was understandably whimpering. It was then that Rainbow Dash then broke the sound barrier and created the Sonic Rainboom again after so many years of failed attempts. Pinkie Pie released her breath and regained her breath as Twilight patted her back. Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle released Spike. As for Fluttershy...

"A Sonic Rainboom! She did it! She did it! WOOO-HOOOO!" Fluttershy yelled much to the surprise of the rest of the Harem there.

Rainbow Dash flew around the top of the Cloudeseum to slow down her speed to make sure her friend’s sister didn't go splat from sudden slowdown. Physics.

"There there, it's alright now Scootaloo, I'm here for you," Rainbow reassured.

Scootaloo just cuddled up to Rainbow Dash as her breathing slowed down and tears dried up. Rainbow Dash flew back to the Harem's bleachers and set Scootaloo down and landed nearby.

"Thank you so much Rainbow Dash!" Twilight thanked Rainbow Dash.

Twilight went all “older sister” on Scootaloo and checked every part of her to make sure she was all fine while the rest of the Harem went and congratulated Rainbow Dash.

Meanwhile... the Wonderbolts were getting slapped over the back of the head by Princess Celestia herself. This heroic act of Rainbow Dash pretty much solidified the decision that she won for a hilarious (the troll face cloud) yet heartwarming (saving Scootaloo) performance.

Princess Celestia herself decided to present the grand prize to Rainbow Dash for these two feats. Rainbow Dash knelt as the Princess put the crown on her head.

"I see you finally got in on him," the Princess whispered into Rainbow's ear.

"Ahaha..." Rainbow squee'd.

After all the awkwardness of chatting with the Princess, the Harem decided to finally have lunch in Cloudsdale before finally returning to Ponyville. It was interesting in the sense that there was ten of them all sharing a booth somehow... but luckily since clouds were malleable the restaurant was able to accommodate all of them. Spike sat in between Twilight and Pinkie Pie, Scootaloo sat next to Twilight, Applejack sat next to Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy and Rarity sat next to each other, Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle sat next to their sisters. All that can be said was that Pegasi cuisine was a nice departure from the usual hay burgers or daffodil and daisy sandwich.

NO! No daffodil and daisy sandwiches!

They all finished eating and then took a group photo at one of the edges of Cloudsdale that overlooked Ponyville. They all kept a copy and enjoyed the sunset from the clouds then returned back to Ponyville using the Twinkling Balloon and Rainbow Dash's and Fluttershy's guidance. It was indeed a great day for Rainbow Dash. The Harem all went back to their houses, had a light dinner, bathed, then relaxed before finally going to bed, mostly happy and filled with dreams of... well... Spike… duh.

End Theme with Credits

But what’s this? It seems as if little Scootaloo is having trouble sleeping. She tossed and turned in the bed that she shared with Twilight and Spike. This resulted in the purple duo being roused from their sleep.

“Huh? What is with all of this?” both of them stirred.

Scootaloo tried to hide under the sheets with a small blush and squee as she didn’t know she was being that restless.

“Oh, Scootaloo, are you alright?” Twilight asked her younger sister.

Scootaloo looked at Spike and Twilight, knowing that she probably won’t be getting out of this one, them being the friendship student and assistant.

“*sigh* Alright, so… I haven’t really been feeling the best ever since falling off of Cloudsdale. I don’t know if you have noticed this, but I’m a flightless Pegasus. A lot of bullying has targeted me since of that. Throwing being an orphan on top of that kinda piles on the junk that is my life don’t you think?”

“Oi! Scootaloo, you know you’re more important than that!” Spike blurted out.

“But…”

“*cough* What I think we mean to say is that just since you can’t fly, doesn’t mean that you are severely disabled. I know you may want change: flight and all that stuff. But still, isn’t it clear that we love you for who you are? Here we are, six months since we’ve met, and I’ve adopted you, treat you as an equal in Harem and family, and don’t think any less of you even now,” Twilight rephrased.

Scootaloo was moved by such feels that Twilight was inducing. She realized that although things might have been bad back then, it is better to always look on the bright side of life. Although certain changes are good, it’s also pretty good to have other things stay the same as well. She decided to continue being the flightless Pegasus that can scoot who is sister to the Princess’s protege and fillyfriend to the greatest dragon.

Spike wrapped his arms around Scootaloo protectively while Twilight stroked the filly’s mane. Never again would she doubt her life ever again. It was then, and truly then, that all was peaceful in Ponyville as everypony was able to get some shuteye.

Zoom out of nighttime Ponyville with Cloudsdale in the background.

Fade to Black.