Gone with the Wind

by MistsofDawn

Rating: everyone
Tags: Rainbow Dash, Scootaloo, Tragedy, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Sad
Length: 1954

Scootaloo just learned to fly! Well, with Rainbow Dash as a coach, anyone can! But as soon as she learned how to fly, a disaster occurred. Scootaloo knows it's not her fault, but letting go is never easy...

Scootaloo has just learned to fly! Well, with Rainbow Dash as a coach, anyone can! Scootaloo loves Dash with her heart and is having the best time ever with her. But a disaster occurs as quick as she learned to fly. A disaster that would change the young filly's life forever. When you have happier memories, it's harder to let go. To find the courage to do so is hard enough. Scootaloo has to learn how to get her life back on track and to forget about her past. But remember...
Forever is a long time...

Published 2016-01-29 06:00:02 UTC
Last updated 2016-01-31 08:22:17 UTC

Finally Flying

Scootaloo flapped her little orange wings as hard as she could. Her tiny wings lifted her legs about an inch off the ground and moved her about two inches further. Beads of sweat formed and rolled down her cheeks. She closed her eyes and focused hard.
"Come on, Scootaloo, you can do it!" Rainbow Dash's voice rang through her small head. "Flap those wings, kid! You're doing it!"

Scootaloo was covered in perspiration and her little wings were flapping so hard, they could only be seen as a blur. The little filly opened her eyes and looked below her. Her head was in a blur from all the concentration. It seemed as if it has been an hour already. When her mind was cleared up, she looked down and saw... Rainbow Dash way below her, smiling. It took a moment for her to figure it out. She was flying! A rush of excitement flowed through her and Scootaloo glowed with disbelief.

Scootaloo turned around and saw the world below her. She was out of breath but she didn't care. She loved it! "You GO, squirt!", Rainbow Dash yelled from below. Scootaloo turned to the sunset. The sun glimmered and the sky around it swirled with color. It was so unreal, like a painting. The clouds were bordered with a silver line as the sun set slowly. It felt like the whole world was celebrating her victory.

"Hey, Scoot!" Surprised, Scootaloo turned to see Rainbow Dash behind her.
"Squirt! You did it!"
"Y-Yeah!", Said Scootaloo in between breaths. "I did it!"
Scootaloo was still astonished. But it felt so easy! "I can't wait to show Bloom and Sweetie!", thought Scootaloo in excitement. "I wonder what they will say?" Scootaloo's thoughts were broken by the sound of Rainbow Dash's voice.
"Hey, Scoot! You wanna go for a fly?"
"Sure! That would be cool, Rainbow Dash!"
"Are you sure you're ready, though?"
"I am if you are!"
"Ok... let's go then!"

The two ponies flew over the beautiful landscape below. The sun was a golden orb surrounded by a picturesque evening sky. Rainbow Dash led her to a breathtaking waterfall and the two pegasi flew through the mists of the cascade. Scootaloo saw the mist swim in the sunlight, creating a rainbow effect. "Wow", thought Scootaloo. "This really feels amazing".

From in front of her, Rainbow looked over her shoulder and smiled. Scootaloo beamed back.
Rainbow Dash was so awesome! Scootaloo watched as she soared through the sky. The cyan pony's wings looked like they weren't moving at all, whereas Scootaloo's were flapping hard just to keep up. Rainbow Dash was so swift and sleek, like a bullet. Rainbow was also a great coach. She was kind, patient, and persistent. Never did she give up. And to add to that, she was beautiful. Her stunning rainbow mane was like an angel's gown. Scootaloo wanted to be just like Rainbow Dash.

Scootaloo turned to look at her own mane but lost her balance. "Whoa!" cried Scootaloo. Her wings suddenly froze, and her heart jumped. "Aaaaaaah!"
She felt herself dropping, cutting through the wind. Her tiny heart beat a million times a second.
Suddenly, she felt two hooves on her back.
"I gotcha!"
She looked up to see, of course, Rainbow Dash. Without hesitation, Rainbow Dash slowly lowered herself to the ground with Scootaloo in her hooves.
"There you go".
"Thanks, Rainbow Dash!", replied Scootaloo.
"No problem! But you should probably rest. For a newbie, you've done a LOT of flying."
"Yeah...I should get to sleep."

The night had covered the sky with a blanket of dark blue and a single, shimmering moon. Then, the first star appeared. The two ponies sat shoulder to shoulder, staring at the sky at that enchanting hour. Rainbow Dash put her wing around Scootaloo, and Scootaloo leaned her head against her mentor and best ever friend.
"You know what I wish, Scoot?", said Rainbow Dash.
"Yeah?", replied Scootaloo.
"I wish that someday, the Wonderboltz will accept me into their group. I have been practicing for the past four years- two hours each day!"
"Even today?"
"Even today."
"You're already good, though, Rainbow Dash. Just try out already!"
"I'm not going to try out until I get there. Until I become so perfect and so confident that I'll be flawless. But I'll get there. I know it from the bottom of my heart."
"Wow.."

Scootaloo was amazed at Rainbow Dash's persistence! She was so ambitious and always had positive thoughts.
"Rainbow Dash?", started Scootaloo.
"Yeah?"
"I wish I could be like you."

Rainbow Dash looked stunned for a moment. Scootaloo worried that she had said something wrong and panicked for a moment. Then, Rainbow's face relaxed and melted into a smile.
"Scootaloo, I believe in you. You have everything you need to become a great flyer."
"Really?"
"Yeah! You are so hard working and you never, ever give up!"

Scootaloo smiled. These words were coming from perhaps the BEST flyer in Ponyville! And maybe more!
"Remember when you and the CMC got their cutie marks?"
Scootaloo nodded then looked at her flank. She grinned at how excited she was when they had gotten their cutie marks. It was such a great memory.
"You had the courage and you kept trying and trying 'till you got there! That's how it works with flying, too!", Said Rainbow Dash. "And, hey! You can always learn from me! I'll teach you and we can practice every day! I usually have some time on my hands!"
Scootaloo's heart jumped. Teach her how to be a better flyer? Rainbow Dash?! Wow!
"I'd be honored to, Rainbow Dash!"
The cyan pony smiled.
"Oh yeah, and one more question...what is a hand?
"Oh! Did I say hand? I meant hooves! Sorry! Man, I'm getting this from Twilight, aren't I?", exclaimed Dash.
"Huh?",wondered Scootaloo.
"Oh," said Rainbow Dash. "Long story!"
Both of them giggled.
"Dash?" asked Scootaloo.
"Yeah?", answered Rainbow Dash.
"You'll stay with me for my whole life, right? We'll have lot's of fun together?"
"Yeah! For sure."
The cyan pony smiled.
"Promise?"
"I promise."

Author's Note

Hi, guys! :derpytongue2:
YASS! COMPLETED MY FIRST CHAPTER!! [does awkward victory dance]
I luuuv Scoot and Dash! They make SUCH a great team. (Randomeness)
Ok, so this is ONLY the first chapter and I'll keep adding chapters so if you like the story, keep checking for more chapters! :pinkiehappy: :heart:
This is my first story, so it's probably a little cray-cray! :twilightblush:
But if you like it, I would appreciate a fav and a like. :heart:
Thanks, you guys! All of you are awesome! :scootangel:

Surprise!

Surprise!

Scootaloo tossed off her sheets and jumped off her bed. She rubbed her eyes as she trotted to the bathroom and splashed her face with some cold water. She sighed and lifted her wings to fly, then felt a little soreness on the joint. "Wow!" , she thought. That flying I did yesterday really was a lot! She lifted her small wings and flapped outside the door. The soreness bothered her, but she didn't pay any attention. If she was going to fly, she was going to practice!

She headed towards the sweet apple acres to find Applebloom. When she arrived, she noticed something. The big, bustling place that was usually so busy in the morning was so quiet and still! "Why is it so quiet? Applejack and her family are always up early and working by now. And if they were going anywhere, Applebloom would've told me!"

Scootaloo stopped flapping lowered herself to the ground. She trotted to the front door of the barn and knocked on the door. No one answered. "Where are they?", she wondered. She pushed the door open and was surprised to see that it was unlocked. The barn was dark and Scootaloo couldn't see a thing. She stepped a tiny bit closer to the middle...

"SURPRISE!!!!!!"
Scootaloo jumped back and gasped, startled. The lights flickered on to reveal a few familiar faces. "Surprise!!", yelled Pinkie Pie as her pink, fluffy mane bounced up and down. Scootaloo recovered from her shock. She looked around the barn, which was decorated with ribbons, streamers, and a banner that read, "Way to go, squirt!" Scootaloo grinned with glee. "This is all for me?", she asked. Rainbow Dash zoomed in. "Yep! All for you, kiddo!" Scootaloo was beyond excited. No one had ever thrown her a party before!
"We all wanted to congratulate you on your achievement.", said Twilight.
"Congrats, sugar cube. Ah always knew you could do it!"
"Good job, Scootaloo! Angel also says congrats!
"You've worked hard, darling. And now you've done it!"
"WOOHOO!! WAY TO GO SCOOTALOO!!"

Compliments and cheers surrounded the small pony. All for her! This was all for her! Scootaloo couldn't stop herself from smiling.
"Hi, Scootaloo!". Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle hurried towards her.
"Yaay! You did it! I always knew you could. I KNEW it!", squealed Sweetie Belle.
"Looks like all that hard hard work paid off, huh?", said a grinning Apple Bloom.
Scootaloo was so happy, she was almost in tears!
"Wow, guys! I really did do it!", said Scootaloo. She puffed her little orange chest out with pride.
"You guys are the best friends ever!"
"CUTIE MARK CRUSADERS!!", they all yelled and did a three-way hoof bump.

When you're having fun, time goes by quickly, or at least, it seems to. For Scootaloo, the day went by fast. Fun, food, friends. She was having the time of her life! Scootaloo looked around to see Rainbow Dash. Scootaloo started trotting towards the cyan pony before she jolted to a stop. There was something strange about Rainbow Dash. She looked weary and tired. She was sitting alone and staring at the clock while her friends ate cake and talked. She was sitting with them, but she wasn't as social as she usually was. Sootaloo dashed over to her. "Rainbow Dash!"
The pegasus turned around and looked at Scootaloo.
"Oh! Hi, kid! You enjoying the party?"
"Yeah! A lot!"
That's cool! When I told my friends that you learned to fly they were all so excited for you! I wanted to throw you a party, so I asked Pinkie to help me!"
"Wow! This was all your idea?"
"Yeah! Su-"
Suddenly, Rainbow dash jerked up, with her back straight and eyes wide open. She shivered, then closed her eyes.
"Rainbow Dash! Are you okay?!" Yelled a concerned Scootaloo. "Rainbow Dash!!"
"Huh? Yeah! Totally!", replied Rainbow Dash.
"Are you sure?"
"I'm sure!"
"Oh! Lookit the time!! I really gotta go! Bye!"
Before Scootaloo could reply, the quick pony had already slipped out the door.
"Huh! That was weird! Rainbow Dash is usually not this..well.. strange acting!"
Scootaloo wondered what had been the matter. Rainbow didn't seem to be feeling good.
Scootaloo ran out the door, only to see Rainbow Dash just disappearing into the clouds.
The young, orange pony lifted up her wings and crouched down, ready to push off. She launched herself into the air, losing her balance while doing so, but flapped furiously and aimed herself where the cyan pony had disappeared through.
Where could she possibly be going? It was unlike Rainbow Dash to be so careful and...suspicious!
Scootaloo's little wings were flapping as they could to catch up to her mentor. There was something strange going on, and she was going to find out what!

Author's Note

Yayy!! Finished my second chapter! :rainbowwild: [song randomly starts playing and I do another weird dance]
So this chapter wasn't so long or detailed... but it does hold a clue! Keep an eye out for Rainbow Dash....and for my next chapter. [spookiness] :trixieshiftright: