Why Me?!

by Sapphire Harmony

Rating: everyone
Tags: Slice of Life, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Soarin, Rainbow Dash, Romance, Comedy, Wonderbolts, Main 6
Length: 4522

Rainbow Dash and her friends are heading over to Manehatten to see the Wonderbolts for her birthday! But there's more to this surprise trip than they thought.

Rainbow Dash, element of Loyalty, fastest pony in Equestria, and a reserve of the Wonderbolts. Life for her is perfect… Until her birthday comes around. As a surprise to this cyan pegasus, her friends take Rainbow Dash to Manehatten, to see one of the Wonderbolts’ biggest shows! But that’s not the only surprise coming to Dash…

Published 2015-10-19 01:40:01 UTC
Last updated 2016-01-09 07:05:32 UTC

Chapter 1

“WAKE UP SLEEPY HEAD!!!!” Pinkie yelled into Rainbow Dash’s ear as the prismatic pony was sleeping in her rightful throne.

“AHHH!” Dash shot up, “What the hay?!”

Pinkie giggled. “Sorry, Dashie! But I wanted to talk to you about a very important thing about a very important day to so we can celebrate that very important day with all the very important ponies in your very important life!”

Dash gave the pink party pony a confused look. Pinkie giggled once again. “Your birthday party silly!” Dash rubbed the back of her neck with her hoof. “Oh yeah, that thing. Look, Pinkie, you don’t have to do anything way special. You threw me the best birthday party last year, there’s no way you could top that!”

Pinkie laughed as if she was told the funniest joke in Equestria. “That’s funny, Dashie! Since when do I NOT top my last party?! You should know me better by now!” Dash rolled her eyes as she finally sat up.

“Fine, so what do you have planned?”

“You have to follow me on that one! I can’t tell you, but you’re going to LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!”

Dash thought of what her best friend meant, but shrugged it off and followed Pinkie.

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The two ponies went inside Sweet Apple Acres, where they saw the rest of their beloved friends. “Hey girls, what’s going on?”

Rarity walked over to Dash as she began explaining the reason they were all gathered here. “Well, you see, darling. I explained to the girls about what happened the last time you were with the Wonderbolts.”

Dash folded her ears back as she recalled that moment just a month before. Yes, she was proven innocent and forgave the Wonderbolts, but it still stung her that they thought she sent the captain to a dangerous part of Equestria just so she could fly with them for one show. Her thoughts were interrupted as Twilight spoke up.

“And knowing you probably want to start over with some of the Wonderbolts, We got you VIP tickets to the Manehatten show!”

Dash’s eyes beamed up as she heard the news. “Wait, VIP tickets? To Manehatten?!”

Applejack smiled as she answered her friend. “You better believe it! And we’re going to!”

Dash was even more excited than before, if that’s even possible. “But the Manehatten show is one of their biggest and most expensive shows, how’d you get SIX tickets?”

“The Wonderbolts thought they owed you an apology for the whole incident, so they invited all of us to see the show and talk with them afterwards.” Fluttershy said.

Dash then pulled them all in a hug.

“Thankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyou!”

They all laughed as they all shared a group hug. This was going to be awesome!

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The Mane 6 were all at the train station with their bags packed and tickets secured. As Dash looked in the direction from where the train would be arriving from, she began to think about the events regarding that night of the show, that she never spoke of to anyone.

"Soarin, I thought you trusted me! Why did you accuse me like that? Did you honestly think I would do that?!" yelled Dash. She and Soarin were in her room, arguing about the incident that happened just this afternoon.

"What was I supposed to believe, Dash? I didn't want to think that you did it, but you were the only pony I could think of that could've done this! And I wasn't the only one you know!"

Dash rolled her eyes at Soarin. "So you automatically assume I would've sent Spitfire away just to fly with you guys? Do you not hear how ridiculous that sounds?"

"I know it's ridiculous but anypony can just do something crazy like that!"

"But we're best friends, Soarin! BEST FRIENDS! Do you know what that means? It means you defend me and I defend you!"

"Then I guess we're not best friends!"

"Fine!"

"Fine!"

Dash cringed at that moment, the last thing she ever said to Soarin. Rarity looked over at Dash as her best friend had a worried face.

"Rainbow darling, are you okay? You seem to be unhappy about something."

Dash looked over at Rarity. "I'm fine, I was just thinking."

Rarity looked confused as Dash answered. "About what?"

Dash sighed before she answered. "Soarin and I got into a huge fight the night of the show. Now that I'm thinking about it, I realize he'll want to talk to me."

"Then the ship isn't having a smooth sail." Rarity said, shaking her head. Dash perked her head up and stared at her fashionista friend. "Wait, WHAT?!"

Rarity scoffed and waved her hoof in the air. "It's so obvious you two have chemistry! You didn't flip out on any other pony who accused you."

"Well it's different."

"How so? Because you like like him?"
"Uh...."

Rarity stared Dash square in the eyes. "Yes????"

"So what if I do?" Dash said, only to the volume where Rarity could hear it.

Rarity then squealed in delight. "I KNEW IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Dash covered Rarity's mouth. "Shush! Don't tell anyone! It's bad enough that I told you!"

Rarity removed her cyan friend's hoof as the train began to approach.

"Fine, but you MUST give me details while we are on the train!"

"Fine..."

Author's Note

Welcome to "Why Me?!"! This is my first SoarinDash fanfic so hopefully it's good enough for everyone! I'm working on Chapter 2 as I type this note!

Thanks for reading!

Chapter 2

As they all boarded the train, each started to talk about different things. Twilight and Applejack were talking about the Wonderbolts, Fluttershy and Pinkie were talking about Manehatten in general, and in the other cabin, Dash and Rarity were talking about Soarin.

“Please tell me more! When did you start to like him? Why did you keep it a secret? Do you still like him? Do you think he likes you too?!”

Dash rolled her eyes as her friend kept pouring out questions. “Okay, I’ll tell you, but please PLEASE don’t tell the others, OR HIM! I do NOT want him to know!”

Rarity did the Pinkie Promise gesture as a response. Dash then began to tell her everything she wanted to know.

“I guess it started around Cadence and Shining Armor’s wedding.”

Rarity gasped at her rainbow-maned friend’s response. “That long? Why didn’t you tell us? You must’ve been so stressed out over this.”

“I was,” Dash admitted, “but I didn’t want to tell you girls because you would probably just keep asking me questions about him or teasing me about it.”

Rarity put her hoof on Dash’s shoulder to comfort her. “Rainbow, you should’ve just told us in the first place, yes we may ask many questions, and I can’t guarantee that Applejack wouldn’t tease you about it for a moment, but we would still be there for you whenever you needed it.”

Dash smiled as Rarity spoke. Yes, she was still expecting Rarity to flip out the next time she saw Dash and Soarin together, but she was actually being calm about it.

“Now you must tell me if you still like Soarin, and if he likes you too!”

Dash looked away and blushed as she answered. “Yeah, I still like him, a lot.” Her ears folded back and she suddenly had a sad face as she looked at the ground. “I doubt he likes me back, though.”

“WHO LIKES YOU BACK? WAIT, YOU LIKE SOMEPONY?! WHO? WHO? WHO?!!!” screamed Pinkie as she popped up behind Dash and Rarity.

“Pinkie!! I don’t like anypony! W-Well, not like t-that!!” Rainbow stuttered. Rarity looked at Dash with the same look the teachers give their students when they are talking. Rainbow saw this for it was the only way to get some of the stress off her chest, and she took a deep breath.

“I like Soarin, as in I have a crush on him.”

“WHAT???????” said the others as they walked in. “You actually have a crush on Soarin, as in the Wonderbolt?” asked Applejack.

“You’re the last pony I would expect to like somepony, especially Soarin.” said Fluttershy.

“I SHIP IT SO BADLY!!!!” yelled Pinkie.

“Wow! I’m so happy for you! Does he like you back?” asked Twilight.

Rainbow shook her head sadly. “I doubt it.”

“Darling, whatever do you mean you doubt it?”

“Look at me! I’m not the type of pony that someone would have a crush on!”

“Rainbow, there is a lot to like about you! And I am not just saying that because you’re my best friend! You’re sporty, funny, awesome, and the fastest flyer in Equestria!” said Twilight.

The others agreed, which made Dash feel a little better. As the night and darkness set into place, The Mane 6 talked about Manehatten. Yes, they have been there quite a few times together, and yes they have seen the Wonderbolts, but they have never been in Manehatten to see the Wonderbolts. Rainbow thought about what to say if she were to see Soarin, the only Wonderbolt she was mad at when she left Canterlot. Would it be awkward between them? Had Soarin forgotten about the fight they had that night? Would Soarin ignore her? Is he feeling the same way she is right this minute? Could there actually be a future between them?

'I don’t know', Rainbow thought. She look out of the window watching everything fly by as they were still making their way to Manehatten. Applejack turned around to see Dash looking out the window thinking.

She walked over to her prismatic friend and sat across from her. “You okay there, Sugarcube? You’ve been quiet for a little while.” Dash sighed as she turned to Applejack.

“Yeah, I guess. I don’t know.”

“What are you thinking about? Soarin?” asked Applejack, in a surprisingly comforting tone.

“Yeah.” Dash admitted. “I have no idea what’s going to happen if we bump into each other.”

“I hear ya, but I’m sure if there is still some tension between you two it’ll all work out in the end.”

Dash shrugged. “What if he never forgave me? Not only would I’d be stuck with this feeling for him, but I would be stuck with it when I know he hates me.”

“Now, Rainbow, you know that isn’t true! You never know, Soarin may be thinking the same thing as you! Please promise me that you’ll talk to him as soon as you can, try to start over with him.”

“Cross my heart, hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye.” said Rainbow as she did the gesture.

“Good.” Applejack said as she yawned. “Now I’m going to hit the hay, see you girls tomorrow!”

After that, each one went to their rooms to sleep, all except Rainbow. She thought long and hard about what to say to Soarin. She rarely ever had to start over with somepony. Rainbow thought for a few minutes more before she finally went to her cabin to sleep.

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The next morning, the train had reached the Manehatten station, and each passenger got off and on the train. The Mane 6 began to walk into the city, admiring it once again, as they had done when they first came here during Fashion Week. They had finally reached their hotel, and went inside their room. It was larger than the rooms below them, with three bedrooms with two beds inside, three bathrooms, a kitchen, a living room, and a great view of Manehatten. Each one of the girls claimed their beds as they put their luggage on them.

After finishing packing, they thought of what to do in the glorious city.

“I’m actually hungry, can we just get something to eat?” complained Rainbow as her stomach growled.

“I saw a very nice restaurant just a few blocks away from here when Applejack and I were here. We could go there!” Rarity said.

They all decided on that and arrived at the ABC Kitchen, which was very nice and clean. After the girls had ordered, Rainbow left to use the restroom, when she bumped into a very light blue coated stallion.

“Rainbow?”

“Soarin?”

Chapter 3

“What are you doing here?” asked Rainbow as she looked at Soarin.

“I stopped by to eat before I went to go practice. Listen Rainbow I need to talk to you about what happened that night when we were arguing.” said Soarin.

Rainbow kept a normal face on, but inside she was trembling. He wanted to talk to her about the last time they talked to each other, the last time they were close.

Rainbow thought. Maybe she should talk to Soarin, but she was still mad at him. But was she? Dash looked towards the ground.

“I don’t know, Soarin. You told me you trusted me from the minute we met, but then… you know the story.”

Soarin was afraid of this. He wanted to start over with Rainbow, he wanted to go back to how they were, the best of best friends. “But Rainbow, I know I screwed up. Just let me talk to you--”

“I didn’t come here to live in a soap opera. It’s bad enough we’re going to see each other all of tomorrow.” Rainbow cut Soarin off.

“Dash, please.” Soarin begged.

“Look, we’ll talk tomorrow after the show, but if it becomes another dramatic fight, don’t think I’ll forgive you.”

Soarin was relieved, Rainbow was going to let him talk to her, it was all he wanted to do.

Rainbow turned around to see her friends talking. “I gotta go.”

Soarin smiled faintly. “Okay. Talk to you tomorrow?”

Rainbow put on a smile. “Yeah.”

As she turned to walk back to her table, the smile turned into a frown almost immediately. She wanted to fix everything as well, if she hasn’t made that clear, but something tugged on her heart, as if Celestia’s sun was blocked by clouds. She sat down as she reached the table, but didn’t speak.

Twilight was the first to notice the negative energy coming from her most loyal friend.

“Rainbow? Are you okay?”

Rainbow perked her head up and nodded as if nothing happened. “Of course, why wouldn’t it be?”

Applejack examined Dash’s behavior. “You’re acting different all of a sudden.”

Dash rolled her eyes as she looked at her country friend. “I said I’m fine.”

The rest of their time, it was quiet. They all knew what was troubling Rainbow, they actually saw the two talking.

As they finally arrived back at the hotel, each of the Mane 6 began to break the silence, all except for Dash. Twilight walked over and sat next to her prismatic friend.

“We know what’s wrong.”

Dash looked at Twilight. “You do?”

“It’s about Soarin, isn’t it? We saw you two talking.”

“Y-Yeah. Soarin wants to talk about the whole thing with me and try to get back on the same page, but…” Rainbow trailed off.

“But what?” asked Twilight.

Rainbow sighed. “I don’t know. I don’t want another huge fight between us. I sound so different don’t I?”

Rarity, who was listening in on their conversation, spoke up. “Darling, you are just worried. Being worried can make you act different than usual. It may not help that you like Soarin either.”

Rainbow sighed. “All this love and worrying is making me exhausted. I’m heading off to bed! Night!”

“Night!” the others said in unison.

Author's Note

Sorry for the very long delay! I promise you it was not intentional, I have been very busy with various of things in my life and it slipped my mind. It also didn't help that I basically hated the original chapter 3 and deleted it. I'm sorry if this was too short or not good enough!

Also don't forget to tell me what you think! I do not mind tips or constructive criticism!

Chapter 4

The next morning, the Mane 6 woke up just two hours before the show begun, and they all rushed to get ready and go.

“Okay. Do we have the tickets and VIP passes?” asked Twilight as they were all leaving their room.

“Yep!” answered Pinkie.

Moments later, the girls arrived at the stadium where thousands and thousands of ponies were lined up. The stadium separated into four different sections; VIP, Gold, Silver, and Bronze. Bronze, of course, was the line that was the largest. Silver and Gold were around the same number of ponies, and the VIP line had the fewest of ponies.

The Mane 6 all entered the VIP line, which were filled with high class ponies, including Fancy Pants, who turned to see the girls behind him.

“Why, Rarity! I haven’t seen you in quite a long time. How have you been these days?”

“I have been wonderful, I hope the same for you.” answered Rarity.

“I have been quite wonderful myself, thank you. What brings you to a Wonderbolt show in no other city but Manehatten?” asked Fancy Pants.

“Well, my friend, Rainbow Dash here is quite a fan of the Wonderbolts, and we purchased the tickets because her birthday is tomorrow.”

Fancy Pants turned to Rainbow and smiled as he spoke in his usual Canterlot voice. “Ah, well, Ms. Dash, I hope for you to have a delightful time here, and happy birthday as well.”

“Thanks.”

They all turned their heads when they heard the announcer’s voice over the intercom.

“Welcome to one of the biggest Wonderbolt shows in all of Equestria!!!!! Please make your ways through the appropriate gates and have your tickets ready. The show will begin in just ten minutes.”

“Well, I will see you after the show during the VIP meet and greet?” said Fancy Pants.

“Of course.” answered Rarity.

After each ticket and pass was scanned, the Mane 6 made their way towards their seats, as were the rest of the fans. As time passed, Rainbow looked more worried, which was something that Applejack and Twilight picked up rather quickly.

“You okay there, Sugarcube?” asked Applejack.

“I guess.” answered Rainbow, staring at the Wonderbolts’ entrance.

“What do you mean you guess?” asked Twilight.

Rainbow shrugged. “Don’t take this the wrong way, I’m really excited, watching the Wonderbolts in a big city like here. It’s just…” Rainbow trailed off.

Pinkie popped right behind Rainbow. “You are a little nervous because after talking to Soarin you’re scared that nothing will be fixed and everything will get worse, and you think he’s probably feeling the same way, which should make you feel better but it doesn’t because it could make him mess up during the show because he would be distracted, and he could get hurt?”

Rainbow and the others stared at Pinkie after she spoke.

“Uhhh…” Rainbow finally said.

“I’m right, right?” asked Pinkie.

Rainbow nodded. “Yeah…”

“I’m sure that Soarin will do great! He is trained to focus.” assured Fluttershy.

Rainbow smiled and turned to her friends. She felt a little better, but it still worried her that if Soarin saw her during the show, he could crash! Her thoughts ended as the commentators began to speak.

“Welcome to the Manehatten Wonderbolt Show!!!”

Everyone cheered, including the Mane Six.

“There are going to be three rounds in this show, followed by the big finale. This first one is going to be preformed by the lead squad. Give it up for Captain Spitfire, Commander Soarin, Commander Fleetfoot, and Commander Rapidfire!!!!!!”

The crowd went crazier when the lead squad came out. In the same order as they were called, each Wonderbolt in this squad flew out and made three large loops. Rapidfire got out of the loop and made his way into the center. As the three other Wonderbolts kept making large loops in place as Rapidfire slowly backed away from his teammates. He then sped up and shot out a web of what looked like fireworks, but didn’t hurt any of the lead squad.

Soarin, Spitfire, and Fleetfoot then made their way to the center, bringing in the firework web. As they departed from the center, the web then said “Welcome Fans”. This made the stadium even louder.

Dash was amazed by this. She has seen Wonderbolt shows before, but never like this! It was cool. It was awesome. It was really awesome!!

The lead squad then began to make their way back into the entrance, for that round one was over. Soarin caught a glimpse of Rainbow and wanted to wave, but she was too busy talking to her friends to notice.

“Come on, Soarin! You can talk to Dash later!” called Spitfire. Soarin followed inside.

“Wow! That was some performance by the lead squad! Let’s give it up for Captain Spitfire, Commander Soarin, Commander Fleetfoot, and Commander Rapidfire once again!”

The crowd cheered once again.

“This next one will be performed by the third and fourth squad. Third squad contains Lightning Streak, Fire Streak, and Surprise! Fourth squad contains Wave Chill, High Winds, and Silver Lining!”

The stadium roared as squad three and four made their way through the entrance. The Streak twins came from two opposite sides, then made a huge dark cloud. Squad four then flew straight through the cloud, now having their thunderbolt trail following them as they flew. All of a sudden, silly string came out of nowhere, and Surprise appeared doing a back flip and falling head first. Silver then grabbed Surprise by her back hooves, flipped her towards Wave, who then flipped her in the air as she exploded into silly string once again.

In the crowd, the Mane Six watched in awe as Squad three and four did their stunts.

“That Surprise one is simply divine! She is much like you, Pinkie.” Rarity said.

Pinkie gasped a long gasp. “TWINZIES!!!!”

“Soarin told me Surprise was pretty much the Pinkie of the Wonderbolts” Rainbow said without looking, and a small smile appeared as she remembered the way Soarin described all the Wonderbolts.

“Give it up once again for squad three and four!!!!!!” yelled the announcer.

The next round was the next few squads, who did somewhat of a mixture of what the lead squad and squads three and four did during their routines. Before Dash knew it, the show had ended, and the crowd of ponies made their way out of the stadium while some, including the Mane Six, went towards the building where all the Wonderbolts who performed were already in.

Rainbow thought over and over of what to say to Soarin when she would see him. Their friendship was shaken enough, one thing could screw it up for both of them.

As they entered, most of the Mane Six went to talk to other Wonderbolts and congratulate them on their show, all except Dash, who was looking right at Soarin as he looked for pie on the buffet table.

“Just walk over, RD…” Dash said to herself quietly. She then slowly made her way over, and, after a few seconds of trying to speak, begun.

“H-hey Soarin”

Soarin stopped looking and looked at Rainbow, smiling. “Oh hey! I’m glad you came.”

Rainbow smiled. “The shows are still awesome as always.”

Soarin chuckled. “Heh, thanks.”

“No problem. So what did you wanna talk about?”

“I wanted to say sorry, you were right. I should’ve defended you from the start and I was an awful friend.”

Dash rolled her eyes and shook her head. “You’re not an awful friend, Soarin. You were worried about what happened to Spitfire, I shouldn’t have flipped out on you like I did.”

“So are we friends again?”

Rainbow smiled. “Best friends again.”

Soarin then beamed the widest smile he ever beamed. “I was so nervous you would still hate me, even after you agreed to talk. Anyway, I’m really happy we’re good again. Since the Wonderbolts are leaving tomorrow night, let’s hang out, we’ll do whatever you want. I need to make it up to you somehow.”

Rainbow smiled. “Sounds good, when should we meet up?”

“We could hang out after I get a shower and all, we’re not doing anything now. I’ll go get one right after the meet and greet is over, and you can hang out here if you want, I’ll let security know.”

“Alrighty” answered Dash.

The two talked for a while, just as they had done before. Talking about events that has happened, funny moments with their friends, and more. Afterwards, the meet and greet was over, and everyone started to leave.

“Are you coming along Rainbow?” asked Applejack.

“Actually I’m gonna be hanging out with Soarin for a little bit, catch up on old stuff and all.” answered Dash.

Rarity and Pinkie both squealed. “You guys are going on a date!”

Dash’s eyes widened and she blushed a little. “NO ITS NOT! WE’RE ONLY HANGING OUT!”

Her friends laughed as they began to walk away.

“Whatever you say, Dashie.” said Pinkie as they left.

Rainbow shook her head as she sat down, waiting. After a few minutes, Soarin then walked over to her. “Okay. Where to first?”

Dash shrugged. “I don’t know. Let’s just fly around or something until one of us does get an idea of what to do. “

“Alright.”

After hours of touring Manehatten, they finally made it back to Dash’s hotel.

“That was cool, finally being able to hang out again.” Dash said.

“Yeah, I wish I wasn’t still on tour.” said Soarin.

“Ditto.”

“But hey, I got you something, I had the present for a while now, but we had that huge fight and all, but I still kept it.” said Soarin as he looked away.

“You got me something? What is-”

Rainbow was cut off as Soarin’s lips met hers. Her eyes widened and she blushed like crazy, but then returned it.

After what felt like centuries, they finally broke apart and looked at each other right in the eyes.

Rainbow finally spoke up. “So… what are we now?”

Soarin smiled a little as he spoke. “That depends, do you want to be my marefriend?”

Rainbow smiled even more than she already was, if that was even possible, and kissed him once again.

“I’m guessing that’s a yes?”

“Yup.”

The moment was then broken as Pinkie screamed from the hotel room’s window. “OH MY CELESTIA!!!! GUYS!!!!! OTP IS CANON!!!!!!!!!!”

Rainbow looked up at her but still spoke to her new coltfriend. “I’m going to hear this for a while.”

Soarin chuckled. “That’s going to be fun.”

Rainbow laughed a little. “Just wait until your Wonderbolt friends find out.”

Soarin then shook his head. “I’m not going to even hear the end of that.”

They both laughed a little more. This was an even better day than Dash thought, this was officially most awesome day in the history of awesome days.

Author's Note

Finally done with my first SoarinDash fanfic!!!! :pinkiehappy: *throws confetti everywhere*

If you enjoyed this story, don't forget to watch for my next story, I will be updating teasers of my biggest fanfic yet!!

Again, thank you so much for reading Why Me?! *more confetti*:pinkiehappy::pinkiehappy: