The Storm That Made the Rainbow

by Pegasisters

Rating: teen
Tags: Spike, Tragedy, Main 6, Gore, Slice of Life, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Soarin, Sad
Length: 3253

Her disabled sister, her uncaring mother, and her abusive father. Rainbow Dash wants to tell her friends about her past, but what will they think about her?

I let my sister die, pretty much killed my own Mother, and to top it off, my Dad abused me for all of it. Maybe I deserved it, but will he ever forgive me now that I put him in prison? I want to forget, but why is it so hard?

Her disabled sister, her uncaring mother, and her abusive father. Rainbow Dash wants to tell her friends about her past, but what will they think about her?

First story of the series:twilightsmile:

Published 2015-06-26 16:50:02 UTC
Last updated 2015-08-16 18:51:30 UTC

My Sister Can't...

I flew as fast as I could, for I knew that it was gaining on me. It wouldn't be long now. But I was so close to Twilight's tree castle, or whatever she calls it.

Raaaainboooow Daaaash, you can't fly forever!!

Oh yes I can!!

Okay, that wasn't entirely true, but I ain't the element of honesty so whatever. Ugh, why does Pinkie always follow me? Doesn't she have better things to do? Oh finally the castle. I kicked the door open and flew to the throne room, where, with no surprise, Twilight was reading another one of her lame books.

Hey twilight!! HELP!!

Oh for the love of...

CRASH!!

"UGGGGGGHH!! Guys, you do this like once a week. If you don't be careful, somepony can get hurt. Such as you Rainbow, If you break your wing then you won't be able to try out for the Wonderbolt's next Month," Twilight said.

That last part hurt me, not about the Wonderbolt's, but about the broken wing part. I know she didn't mean it intentionally, but a sudden wave of rage hit me. If only she knew about everything. But she probably wouldn't understand why.

"Yea yea I know," but only said that so she'd stop talking so I could leave

"And you Pinkie promise you won't do it again?" Twilight asked.

"Cross my heart and hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye," Pinkie said.

I nodded, and then, I just quickly flew out, I just didn't want to deal with this right now. All I came for was a Daring Do book to get my mind off of what I would always think of before I went to sleep. I hate the night. It's a really good thing to me that Princess Luna can't enter our thoughts, cause she'd probably give me even worse nightmares than I already have.

I flew into my cloud house, knowing what was to come. I could already see the first star. The star my sister told me to look at to remind me of her when she died. Why of all the lives out there did mine have to suck!! I was thinking for what felt like hours. I looked up at the clock. 43 minutes. ONLY 43 FREAKIN MINUTES PAST!! I could see plenty more stars to know that night has come.

Maybe I deserved it. Maybe it's my fault for what my life turned out to be. I was a horrible pegasus when I was younger. Maybe I still am. The only reason I have theses memories is because I put them there. Fluttershy says I didn't deserve any of it. That these sort of things could happen to anypony. But she had a perfect life so what does she know. She'll never know how I felt, or feel. It's starting to get late, and I've got things to do.

I flew onto my bed, relaxed myself, and fell asleep.

(Now her dreams)

"Hey Dashie, come fly with me!!"

"Okay, but only for a bit, Iv'e got better things to do!!" I said.

I flew out with my sister, Dashing Storm. I like the fact that both of our names have "Dash" in them. We did flips and twirls and all these awesome tricks. All the pegasi watched in awe. We are the best flyers ever!! I just know it.

"Hey Dashie, my little sister, I read in one of my books about this cool thing called a Sonic Rainboom. It looks pretty tough but its nothing I can't handle."

Ohh I hate it when she calls me little, but that does sound like a pretty neat trick, so I said to try it out. She was flying up, the highest I have ever seen her, she finally stopped, then started flying down. She was flying down so fast, and I cheered her on. But then I noticed she was struggling. She sort of bounced away, but she had no control of herself. She fell through the clouds, and she was falling fast. I didn't know what to do, so I didn't do anything. But I snapped out of it and ran to the hole in the clouds she had busted through. There were rocks under Cloudsdale at the moment. And Storm was unconscious. She fell back first, and was paralyzed. I called for help and an ambulance took Storm to the hospital. She had a surgery and the surgeons told us her wings were disfigured.

I was holding in my tears, cause I couldn't look like a wimp in front of my dad. He started leaning to me. To hug me? No, something else.

"If anything happens to Storm, you better hold it dear in your heart that it was your fault." Dad said.

My heart sank, I know it's true. I had the chance to save her, but I freaked out and didn't budge. I'm a horrible sister, I just know that if I would have fell, Storm totally would have saved me before I even came close to hitting the ground.

My Mom didn't even look like she cared. She was just sitting there sipping her coffee and reading some dumb old magazines. She didn't care about us. Me and Storm could die and she'd go about like it was just another day. One day I will teach her a lesson if its the last thing I do! She's a joke for a mother. And same goes for my father. It's like he thinks we don't have feelings or something. If they didn't want us, then why did they have us?

When they were finally done with the surgery, my parents and I got to see Storm. It had been 10 hours and I was starving, but that didn't matter to me at the moment. I hugged her the second I came into the room. I started crying and telling her I loved her sooooooo much. I didn't care that my Dad was there. He can go fall off of Cloudsdale for all I care. Never have I been so happy to see my sister.

The doctor came into the room.

"So sorry to interupt, but I need to say a few words from the surgeons. Due to the height and force of the fall, your daughters wings have been crippled. And unfortunately, she can no longer fly."

"My sister can't... fly?"

Author's Note

Okay this my first story. I know it doesn't sound good right now but I know I'll get better later on. If theres anything I need to improve on then please let me know. Also, if anybody might want to be my proofreader then please let me know. Thanks so much for your support:twilightsmile:

Walking

"Why?" I said, but I was already awake.

I realized I was back into reality, but then again, my dreams are reality, just in the past. I touched my face. I had tears on them. I hate crying. Once I start, it's hard to stop because it reminds of all the other times I've cried, and the reasons why I cried. That's why I rarely cry. But crying does feel good too. It helps to let out the anger and sorrow I hold in. I guess it's a love/hate factor with crying. But I mostly don't cry because of my friends. I know they will start questioning me if they see me crying. And if they know the truth, it'll change the way they think of me.

Anyway, I really have to get up now. I walked to the kitchen, opened a box of cereal, and poured it in my mouth. After that, I quickly gulped down a glass of milk and flew out, busting a few clouds along the ways for Ponyville's sake. Applejack asked me to help buck some apples, and in return she'd give me some delicious, awesome, mouthwatering cider in return. Honestly, that's really the only reason I'm helping her. Otherwise, I'd still be in bed by now.

"Hey Applejack, whats up?" I said, trying to spark up a conversation.

"Howdy RD, nothin much, I just happen to have a few hundred of apple tree's to buck, then you can get your, so called precious cider I know your longin for"

"Okay I'll buck a few of your puny apple tree's but then you better give me some cider," I said as a comeback.

I started bucking some of her apple trees. Letting out a bit of anger that I had from last nights dream. I hate being bottled up like this. I feel like sooner or later I'm just going to explode. But I can't tell them, I just can't. I think when I'm done with Applejack's tree's here, I'm going to go over to Fluttershy's. She's the only one that knows, about everything. Okay, I've bucked plenty of tree's to know my work is done.

"Okay AJ, where's my cider?" I asked her in a tone that I didn't meant to sound angry.

"Alright, relax Rainbow, it's right here. Applejack said.

"Sorry Applejack, I'm just tired. I didn't get much sleep last night. I've had a lot on my mind lately. You know, the Wonderbolt's and stuff like that."

"It's okay, Ah understand if you're a bit tensed up and nervous. Ah get nervous for rodeos, which isn't as big a deal as the Wonderbolt's, so Ah can only imagine how you must feel. If you ever want to talk, just say the word and I'll be there for you, all of your friends will, ya hear?

I nodded. That was all I could do. I gulped down my cider, not really bothering to savor it. I said bye to Applejack and flew off to Fluttershy's. Maybe she can help take out some anger. I saw a note on her door saying she went grocery shopping. PERFECT!!!! Now I can't talk to anypony. Always having to care for her dumb animals.

I flew all over Ponyville, busting every cloud in the sky. Letting out as much as I can. It was night time and I flew home. I made a daisy sandwich for dinner, and went to sleep in the dreadful night, again.

(Now her dreams)

I walk. I just walk. My sister can't fly anymore and I have no reason to fly anymore. She says I should go fly. Practice so that I won't be behind on my average wing power. But what's the point. Nopony understand's it. She's like, my reason for living. Mom and Dad never talk to us or pay attention. When they're back from work we basically just sit there. Unless Storm asks if I want to come fly with her. But now she just asks for walks. It sucks.

She got her wings cut off. They were of no use to her and she thought they looked ugly just being on her. All her dreams are crushed. She will never be a Wonderbolt now. If anything, she'll just make snowflakes or something like that. Dad's said a lot of idiotic things before, but he's right this time. It's my fault Storm can't fly.

"Dashie?" Storm asked.

"Yup?"

"Well, I'm not sure how much longer I can handle this not being able to fly thing, but I will keep pulling through just for you. I don't know if I'll live next year, next month, or even in the next few seconds. But I just want to let you know, and even if it sounds corny, that I love you. I love you more than the wings I used to have, my friends, heck, I love you more than our own parents. I just don't know what I'd do without you."

"I love you too." I said sobbing.

I was crying so much. It felt good to know she felt the same way. We hugged. Storm gives the best hugs. She hugs pegasi like its the last time she's gonna see them. But I know something's up. She wouldn't say that out of the blue. Something's wrong with her. I can just feel it. We walked back home. To jail pretty much.

"Where were you?! You know your Dad gets mad when you come home late?! Mom the troll said.

"Sorry Mom, we just sorta, lost track of time. And besides, it feels good to get outside of this pr- house and have some fresh air." Storm said, in a calming and innocent tone.

We went into our rooms/jail cells and I climbed onto my bed. Why don't we eat dinner, ponies ask. Because Mom never cooks it for us. I got in a comfortable position, and slowly fell to freedom zone aka sleep.

Author's Note

Sorry it took so long, I was just a little distracted the past week. I'll try to post more frequently. But anyway...
Enjoy!!:twilightsmile:

One Day, But Not Today

I woke up again, from my sequel of the first dream. NOPE. I'm not going to think about it. Goodbye dream, hello awakeness, or, something. I got up, ate a hoove strudel and flew out to Fluttershy's cottage. Hopefully she's not out worrying about her dumb animals again. Or her even stupider "Angel" bunny.

I got to her cottage aaaaaaaaannd of course she's feeding her animals. Well, hopefully she'll be done soon. I flew down so that she could notice I was here.

"Oh, hi Rainbow Dash, hold on, I'll just be a second." Fluttershy said.

"Oh hi Rainbow Dash, I'll just be a second cause my animals are more important than you."I said quietly to myself so she wouldn't hear. Ugggggggh, I can't stand it when she does that. We all know she has a cutie mark for animals but come on. She takes up more than half her day with them. Seriously, she has to learn to-

"Sorry Rainbow Dash, I had to feed my animals breakfast. But anyway, did you need anything?" She said.

"I've been having those dreams again. I don't know what to do. They never stop coming back. It just isn't fair. What did I ever do to deserve this?" I was starting to bubble with anger at my past.

"I think you should tell the others about everything. It'll do you good. If you keep this a secret it's gonna harm you. And your future. Nopony should go through this alone. I know it'll be hard but trust me, its for the best. They'll understand what you did and why you did it. They're your friends.

I started to feel like crying. But I had to fight it back. "I see where this is going. You just don't want to deal with me anymore. I bet you don't even care. YOU DON"T KNOW WHAT IT FEELS LIKE TO HAVE NO FAMILY, BECAUSE I KILLED THEM!! THEY'RE ALL GONE BECAUSE OF ME!! I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU'RE JUST GONNA ABANDON ME LIKE THAT!! I HATE YOU, FLUTTERSHY, I HATE YOU!!!!!!!!!"

I flew off, and in the distance, I could hear Fluttershy cry. Why am I such a terrible pony? She's the one that helped you with everything and you're blaming HER? This is why I NEVER go to anypony for advice. I shouldn't go to anypony for advice from now on. I'm just gonna go home now.

I flew home, and I punched a few clouds. Okay, a LOT of clouds, but I didn't destroy them. If I did that, I wouldn't have a place to live, would I? It sucks, it all sucks. I just don't get I'm being haunted by this. Nopony understands this.

Again it was night time but I didn't feel like eating dinner. I just climbed into bed and fell asleep.

(Now her dreams)

I was flying for the first time in months. It wasn't the same without Storm though. I flew so fast tears were coming out of my eyes. It felt good. For once in forever I felt free to do whatever I wanted to without worrying about Mom and Da-

BOOM!!

"Ouch." I rubbed my head from the fall. Then I turned my head to see who the idiot was. It was a white filly.

"I'm so sorry. I should have been more careful. Are you alright? He seemed pretty concerned. And a little in pain. His voice was a little weird, but then again, so's mine.

"Yea, just watch where you're going next time." I said, trying to make myself look tough. He was just staring at me. I stared back. Both looking deeply into each others eyes. And suddenly, everything faded away. It was just me and him. A whole bunch of pegasi were just looking at us like we were crazy or something. So he broke the silence.

"My name's Soarin." He said, trying to act like we didn't just have an awkward moment. "My names Rainbow Dash" I said, trying to follow along.

"Do you want to go to a cafe, it's close by so we can just walk if your wings hurt. The pies there are really good." He asked. I of course, said "Sure", it felt good to be doing something against my Dad. He didn't want me to hang out with guys. He acts like I'm gonna do something terrible. Like I'm the worst mare ever or something.

We ate some pie, which he seemed to be obsessed with. And talked. And the whole truth about my family and stuff found it's way into the converstion. Luckily, he didn't think any less of me. I looked up at a clock. And it was past the time I was supposed to be home. Whatever. We continued talking for some time. Until I finally decided I had to go home. Last thing I need is for my owners to take it out on Storm.

"Lets meet up here every Tuesday so we can talk." He said. I agreed. I really liked talking to him. He's my best friend now. Well, second best friend. Of course Storm is my best fri-

"WHAT THE BUCK ARE YOU DOING WITH HIM!!" NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO!!!! Of course my douche dad has to come and screw up everything. Why can't he let me enjoy life for once. If he didn't want kids, then he didn't have to do anything. Acting like its my fault for simply existing. I swear, he's mentally ill or something.

"YOU'RE COMING WITH ME RIGHT NOW! AND YOU, STAY AWAY FROM MY DAUGHTER!" My slave owner yelled. He is such a shameless stallion. But of course I had to follow him. Well, he grabbed me, I could have fought back but I decided not to, for Storm's sake, and I let him take me home, leaving Soarin behind. I hoped that he still had the guts to meet up next week. He really made the day go by fast. Maybe one day he can help me out of this. But not today. Obviously.

Author's Note

Hi. I know it's been a while, so sorry for that. :twilightsheepish: But I hope you enjoyed. And also, if you read this please leave a comment, a simple hello would be okay. I just really want to know how many people read this. Feel free to give me any tips. I won't get offended. :twilightsmile:
And yea I know, this wasn't exactly a sad chapter. Next one will though. I promise.