Author's Note

This is an alternate version of my other story Life at the End of the Rainbow. Check it out if you are interested. As for why it's Mature instead of Teen like the original? Reasons.

This is going to be the only chapter that's remotely similar. As for the reason why I'm doing this? Because I feel like it, and having to write non-fanfiction books is taking up most of my time. So I can't spend energy finishing my work on this site. PLEASE FORGIVE ME MY LOYAL LOVING HENTAI SENPAI'S!!!!!

Introducing: A Totally-NOT-Insane girl!

"When life gives you lemons, fuck them in the ass and give them Lemon-Aids!"

—Rainbow (Zephyr) Dash.

"Well, Lady Rainbow. I think we have finally made a breakthrough!" cheered Doctor Clear Mind. "How do you feel knowing that you'll be able to leave the psychiatric ward and return to society as a mentally healthy young girl?"

I let out a solemn sight. It's been three years since being admitted to Canterlot General Adolescent Psychiatric Ward. In those years, I've spent my time waiting in a padded room, eating pudding, painting, therapy sessions with my doctor, and trying to keep up with my grades. The reason I'm in the hospital in the first place had to do with trying to convince Principal Cinch that I wasn't Rainbow Dash—That I was someone else trapped in the girl's body.

In hindsight, shouting and yelling at the top of my lungs during detention declaring that I'm a male in a female's body, wasn't the greatest of plans. Then again, doing that in front of Principal Cinch like a lunatic also didn't help my cause. All it did was get a squad of policemen to arrest me, and drag me off to the insane asylum to treat a gender problem I didn't have, (which eventually led to confronting me about homosexuality issues I also didn't have), as well as treating a bunch of other variants of identity psychosis the doctors thought I had. It was one giant cluster-fuck of problems that had me disowned by my (Rainbow's), family, got me on the newspaper for being Canterlot's "latest" lunatic, and expelled from Crystal Prep.

In one week, I practically—no—ruined Rainbow Dash's life. All I wanted to do was get out of her body and return it to the girl that it originally belongs too. I didn't want to be a woman, or the person responsible for saving Canterlot High from a power-hungry she-demon! That destiny belongs to the prismatic, loyal, athletic, tomgirl Wondercolt! And not a computer programming gamer nerd! Even if I wanted to be in Equestria, I would have wanted to, at least, be in my own body regardless of the gender change!

Now, three years later, I still think I can figure out where the real Rainbow Dash is. I still plan on giving her body back. The few issues currently stopping me at the moment have to be funding, and lack of magical knowledge. I cannot trust anyone right now nor do I think anyone would believe me. I really didn't want someone to tell my doctor that I'm "relapsing," and have me brought back to the padded room in a straightjacket.

So, in those three years I've waited; pretended that the doctors were "curing" me. Plus, having to admit to a few things about who I was made everything more believable. I'm a guy in a female body, that doesn't mean I'm automatically straight. Though, Doctor Clear Mind's reaction to my version of lesbianism wasn't something I expected.

According to Clear Mind; A lesbian is a female who is sexually attracted to women. That's a fairly basic description, but it's much more than that. To me anyway. When I explained that a lesbian is an individual who can only feel love, romance, passion, and attraction to the fairer sex while being physically disturbed or appalled of the opposite sex is a real lesbian. He changed his textbook definition of semi-bisexuality. He changed his initial psychological assessment to something much deeper than he expected.

He concluded that being unable to find someone capable of reciprocating my feelings led to me spiraling down a path of loneliness, and self-destruction of my identity. This hypothesis conveniently tied up all my false psychosis in a neat little knot and gave him a means of treatment that should work on all the problems I don't have. Do you know what that treatment entailed? Well, it involved embracing who I am of course! With a side dish of counseling on relationships with Deen Cadence, (of all people), on Wednesdays, deep meditation on Fridays, and having someone "teach" me on how to pick-up girls!

Rainbow Dash is going to murder me with a rusty spoon.

All in all, Doctor Clear Mind's treatment supposedly boosted my self-esteem, convinced me that my sexual preference wasn't wrong, and all the other junk I could care less about. At the end of the day, (today in fact), I'm getting out of the asylum, and all I had to do was prove to the doctor that I embraced the reality that both my masculine and feminine sider were one and the same. I didn't care about any of that. It's all a convenient lie he made for me.

What I do care about was how badly I ruined Rain's, (and mine), life and reputation. Rainbow's a hardworking, team playing, athletic girl training to become a pilot! Everyone liked her; they could depend on her and, of course, found her a bit arrogant and egotistical.

Now though? She's a mentally unstable, job-quitting, unicorn-believing wackjob—who got expelled from the most prestigious boarding school in Canterlot. Who abandoned her friends in Crystal Prep, (which they don't want anything to do with her anymore), and was publicly disowned by her family. She has nothing to her name and in turn, mine.

I also don't think the Wonderbolts would take her in anymore after the crap I did in front of their commanding officer. Screaming, kicking, and punching a few cops really looked bad on her resume, especially, Captain Spitfire. I can clearly remember landing a few right-hooks on the fiery orange girl while screaming, "You can't take me away! I need help! Princess Celestia's help! Only she can fix us! Fix our souls!"

The life of the girl I've stolen is tarnished, and I plan to fix it! All I need to do is wait for the portal to pony Equestria to open, go in, find Twilight Sparkle, and with her magical connections. I can figure out where Rainbow Dash's soul went, and return it back to her body! But before that, I need to repair Rainbow's reputation, make friends with the human-six, all the while juggling school, work, and improving her grades! It's a foolproof plan! I've even factored in Sunset Shimmer. She'll become my best friend if it's the last thing I do!

Coming back to reality, I gave the slightly tan doctor a practiced smile. I wasn't out of the hospital just yet and if I blow my cover now. I could end up stuck in a padded cell for the rest of my life. "Great, Doc! I fell as though I can take on the whole world!"

Nailed it!

Doctor Clear Mind returned my smile with one of his own before raising his clipboard in front of him with an open hand. He shifted through a few pages, looking over them all for a second until he reached the last one. Humming in thought, he turned the board towards me and handed me a blue pen. "Here you go, Miss Dash. This is your release form," he said as I grabbed the pen. "Once you've signed this, you are free to go, but remember. I still expect to see you once every six months for our annual follow-ups to monitor your condition, and if you need to see me again before that time. All you need to do is ask."

"Sure thing, Doc," I acknowledged, and quickly wrote my name before giving back the form to the doctor. I pretty much shook with excitement to finally get out of the hospital. My fidgeting hands further exemplified this emotion, earning me a deep chuckle from the doctor.

"Well, I might as well let you go. Not being able to exercise all that much would drive a lot of athletic people batty. Especially as one as active as you, Rainbow Dash. Make sure to gather your things from your room, and I'll have the nurse show you out." With that, the doctor stood up from his chair and reached out with a hand for a shake. Following his example, I quickly shook his hand, gave him a nod and said, "later!" before turning around to leave his office.

Canterlot General Psychiatric Ward is a small complex in comparison to Canterlot General. Located just a block away from the General Hospital, the building was only two stories tall and spanned two city-block. The General and the Psychiatric Ward was connected by a courtyard separated by a large fence meant to keep the insane people from interacting with the rest of the world. Now, what do they do to prevent people from climbing over this fence? Barbed wire with long spikes in between the coils.

The inside of the building was what one would expect of an insane asylum: Padded corners, locked doors, guards everywhere, and nurses armed with giant needles; ready to pounce if a patient got violent. The entire interior was painted white with the exception of the few signs directing places of importance like the food hall or the lounge. If you wanted to find a way out of the place you will have a hard time as there were imagery in place to disorient patients, which I learned about after a few failed attempts at trying to escape. They were quite effective at stopping ponies from running away.

Walking to my room was a quick trek from Doctor Clear Mind's office. It was literally at the end of the hall on the second floor and east wing of the building. There were a few other rooms with my fellow crazy patients, though some of them I stayed far away from, especially Child Stalker's. That man was so much wrong; I can't even describe the amount of wrong there was with him. All he does is stalk children for months on end and just...watches them. I've heard that he sometimes takes trophies from a few of his victims he found interesting. He gives me the creeps.

Strangely enough, there's another patient named Sunlight Blade who I found quite enjoyable to hang out with, and unlike Child Stalker's weird child fetish. Sunlight Blade was in the Asylum for something far less creepy. She believes that she is the Knight of Sun, Blade of Celestia Solar, the sole human capable of protecting her highness in all of Equestria! She was found with a religious shrine to Celestia, which she prays, masturbates, gives offerings, and sings to every, single, day, in her house. Now, make no mistake, her skills with both guns and swordsmanship are absolutely terrifying. She took on an entire Special Forces Squadron by herself, and it was only with the combined efforts of the police, S.W.A.T, the Wonderbolts, the Special Forces, and Celestia herself that finally took her down after a twenty-two-hour battle of attrition. Twenty. Two. Hours.

Thankfully no one died.

Most people thought she was a harmless, kind, shy woman that worked in a bookstore, completely incapable of harming a single soul. From what I've also learned, she was too afraid to talk to men and always stumbled around them. Other people tended to pick on her because of her timid nature as well, and she would always take it without fighting back or making a fuss.

So, when Sunlight Blade pulled out a sword made from "dragon scales" that was on fire, as well as don possibly the most epic suit of armor, EVER! People got worried. Well, worried would be an understatement. She walked straight into Canterlot High in her armor and began declaring that she would slay all the moon-lovers, have Celestia's babies, force the religion of Celestia upon all the non-believers, become the new Captain of the Solar Knights, and all the while proclaiming the holy name of Dawnbreaker! Everypony freaked the fuck out.

Now, the fair-skinned lady with a fiery blazing-red hair and eyes spends her time sulking in her room; painting pictures of various landscapes with rainbows, rain or clear cyan skies. Though, when she is out of her room, we talk, play games, share pudding and gossip about which nurse is fucking the doctors. 'I'm going to miss her.'

Letting out a sigh, I walked into my room. It was one of the larger rooms with a queen-sized bed, a dresser with a vanity mirror, a desk, a door to my personal bathroom, (that gets locked at night), and a dresser at the base of the bed. I didn't have much in my room aside from all the books I've borrowed from the Library. 'They should be taken back to the Library by a nurse later today,' I hummed in thought. Walking over to the dresser where the few things that I owned were stored, (mainly my Journal, backpack, and my I.D's), before placing it all on my bed. Next, I moved towards the dresser to grab the few clothes I owned and tossed them onto the bed as well, but before I went to pack my things. I stopped and gave myself a quick look over in the mirror.

Three years ago, Rainbow was a sleek, slim, athletically muscular, flat-chested girl that rocked a messy tomboy mullet. I tried to keep up with her routine. I really did, but it was very difficult to do so. Mostly because my movement was restricted, my time in the gym was limited, and my diet heavily regulated, however. This new routine did have its benefits, and it really shows too. Before, my ass was flat, small, and uninteresting. Now it's curvy, has just enough baby fat to round it out, and my new exercise routine gave it a bit of firmness. My legs went on for miles that ended with deliciously thicker thighs while also being athletically toned. My breasts grew from a large B-cup to a perfectly-shaped, perky, F-cups! And when I was fifteen, my height stood a short four-foot-eleven. Now that I'm eighteen, I grew to a noticeable five-foot-nine. God, I forgot how scary puberty is. My waist stayed the same, which combined with my new sexy ass, hourglass form, flat-but-firm stomach, big breasts, gave me that hot super-model body. And when I say "super-model body" I really mean it. I've compared my own body to some of Equestria's sexiest models with my doctor and suffice to say. I was fucking sexy!

Let's not forget her oval-shaped face! Her magenta eyes shone with a passionate fire that was framed by long, sexy, black lashes. Her angelic-but-thin pinkish lips glowed with a glossy hue. She had a cute button nose, slightly-prominent cheekbones that gave her a young appearance; fair skin, and an angelic complexion.

I changed my hairstyle over the years as well, turning Rainbows iconic look to something more feminine and sexier. I had long, luscious, wavy hair with bangs that framed my face while flowing over my right eye with the rest of my hair cascaded over my shoulders. My rainbow-colored hair reached to my lower back and looked like a kaleidoscope of pigments that melded over each other like a raging fire. 'I would have been really disturbed by being a girl but after three years of having a vagina. I eventually embraced it. Also talking to the doctors really helped as well.'

When I finished checking myself out in the mirror, one thought came to mind. 'My God. What did I do to her body?! Rainbow the literal definition of God-tier Sexy!'

Aside from my basic physical appearance, I wore a midriff cyan sweater over a tight-fitting cleavage-showing v-neck white, midriff tank-top, blue jeans, and cyan sneakers. Happy with how I look, I turned back around and put the rest of my clothes and my other stuff into my backpack. Speaking of clothes, I put on a light-blue color with white trim and put it on. The tag, which was in the shape of Rainbow's cutie-mark, "jingled" like a jingle bell with each movement I made. Nodding my head in approval, I equipped my backpack before leaving the room without looking back.

"I see that you are all dressed and ready to go," spoke a sweet, motherly voice. Turning to the left from the door of my room, there Nurse Sweetheart stood. The older-looking woman with creamy-hazel hair tied up in a bun was giving me a warm smile with deep, chestnut-colored eyes that held never-ending motherly wisdom.

"Yeah, I just wish what I was carrying wasn't the only things that I own," I smiled back weakly. It wasn't a lie either. My only possessions were what I had on my back. After being disowned by Rainbow Dash's parents, they literally threw everything Rainbow had at her house in the thrash; from posters, clothes, to collectibles, and other memorabilia. They even sold her signed limited edition Emporer Axe guitar she got from her favorite band, Empire! That instrument was worth over five-hundred-thousand! Those fucking bastards!

Thankfully, the only thing they couldn't take was Rainbow's bank account. That's a blessing if a small and temporary one. Rainbow was smart enough to not allow her parents to co-sign on her checking account when she created it. The amount of cash she acquired from sporting tournaments, odd jobs, and her music combined equaled a whopping 1.2 million dollars. If her parents stole her life savings as well? I would have fucking murdered them. And as for how I knew what Rainbow's parents did to us? Well, you can thank Nurse Sweetheart for providing the information. 'Fucking cunts,' I thought darkly.

"You'll do fine, Rainbow Dash," Nurse Sweetheart smiled back before giving me a comforting hug. "I know that no matter what happens in life. You're the type of mare that will always bounce back no matter the strife."

"Thanks, Nurse Sweetheart. You were always such a...sweetheart," I hugged back awkwardly.

'NAILED IT!'

The Nurse chuckled as she let me go then turned around to leave. She said her goodbyes, and I said mine. It wasn't a heartwrenching experience where I wouldn't come back to the needle-filled prison, never to see her again. We both knew I would be back to visit Sunlight Blade. That mare really needs friends. 'Speaking of Sunlight Blade. I should see her before I go.'

'Walking through the halls, get the fuck out of my way! I'm off to Canterlot High, where I'm going to stay!' I sang in my head while on my way to Sunny's room. Her room sat on the second floor of the west wing. 'There I'm going to dance, and fix Rainbow's life, hooray!' The trek was a familiar and fast one. Sunlight Blade's room had to be one of the few places in the Ward that I frequently visited. Coming in at second place would have to be the game room where the mostly-sane patients could play billiards, cards, board games, and shuffleboard. Ya' know? Typically boring Hospital entertainment, but there was little else I could do aside from reading.

I knocked on Sunlight's door before entering. Her room looked just like mine, minus the view of Canterlot that I greedily coveted. The few other differences were the paint stands, the amazing artwork on the wall, and the lady sitting in front of one of the stands—brush in mouth and colors on a table beside her—stood Sunlight Blade. From the doorframe, I had a good look at her epic cutie mark—a sword made of fire with wings for the hilt and a sun-shaped crystal as the pommel—tattooed to her shoulder. 'I wonder if anyone else notices that their favorite logo is their cutie mark in the pony world?' I thought absentmindedly.

"Greetings, Lady Rainbow Dash. How are you this fine afternoon?" greeted Sunlight from behind the stand in a smooth tenor tone. 'Still can't figure out how she knows where I am without looking.' Shaking my head, I walked deeper into her room and from standing behind her, I got a good look at what she was painting today.

"You know, I think I'll miss watching you paint. You really know how to make a forest appear magical. Mystical even," I praised. "Oh! I'm fine. How are you?"

"Thank you," she gushed with a faint blush appearing on her cheeks. She then turned around, the paintbrush still in her mouth and dripping orange water-based paint. Her eyes a blazing red, staring into my own with a mix of pride and warmth. I couldn't help but smirk when I booped her nose, causing her eyes to cross and her snout to sniffle. She may be really scary and could kick my ass when provoked, but she's also one of the cutest girls I've ever laid my eyes on.

"And I'm doing fine...I've heard you are leaving the Hospital today. Will you be going soon?" she asked with a look of playful annoyance.

"Yeah, I'm actually on my way out. I have a place in the suburbs I can stay in until I can get back on my feet," I replied. 'But I have no clue if Fluttershy would house me until I can get a job and get my own place. Please, Celestia's lower horn. Please let Fluttershy not think of me in a bad light. I really don't want to spend my first week out of the Mental Hospital in the homeless shelter.'

"You seem uncertain. Why?" Sunlight wondered, her posture stiffening.

Letting out a sigh, I responded. "I found out a while ago that I got publicly disowned by my family. As a result, I lost everything except for my bank account and what I'm carrying on me at this moment. Not only that, but I have no idea whether or not my housing is guaranteed since my only saving grace is a friend of mine who lives in the suburbs."

"You have my deepest sympathies, Rainbow," she cringed slightly. "I know what it's like to lose everything...even though I won't be able to return to society for a long while to experience what you are going through right now."

"Well, it could be worse," I chuckled. "I could have severely humiliated the entire Canterlot police force and a squadron of Equestria's finest Special Forces for over twenty-two hours."

Sunlight frowned, "I still believe none of them are worthy of being Celestia's protectors. They will only bring our country to ruin."

"And screaming "Dawnbreaker!" was a good idea to prove your belief?" I asked with a raised brown. She rubbed the back of her head, looking away.

"I wasn't thinking clearly."

"Clearly."

"In any case, I hope your new life will treat you well. I know when I look into your eyes, I can't help but see a primordial flame burning brighter than the sun. As long as that flame burns brightly, you'll succeed at whatever and wherever you go," Sunlight smiled warmly.

I couldn't help but blush at her words. "Thanks. I'll try to visit whenever I have the time," I said, wrapping my arms around her for a hug. "You're an amazing friend, Sunlight. I'm going to miss you and your art when I'm gone."

Pulling away from the hug, I decided it was time to finally leave the asylum. With one last goodbye to Sunlight, I left the hospital and made my way to the bus station. Thankfully, I wasn`t recognized by the general populous for being that one "crazy" teenage girl from a few years ago while walking through the city. My only stop on the way was the bank where I took out enough for a deposit for an apartment if I couldn't crash at Fluttershy's place. I really didn't want to dig into Rainbow's savings for basic living expenses. It's her money she made from hard work, sweat, and tears, but sacrifices have to be made. I hope she'll understand.

With a few grand in my pocket, a new cellphone, updated learners license, a bus pass, and determination! I hopped on a bus to Canterlot High. It may be summer, but I want to sign up for school as soon as possible. There are a lot of things I need to do, and fretting over school can't be one of them. My reason? It's far easier to get a part-time job while studying. That's an important fact!