A Grounded Rainbow

"Twilight you look like. Have you been crying?" asked Rarity. "Yes, I have." said Twilight, giving a sniffle. "Are you sad Twilight?" asked Pinkie. "Because if you're sad then we can throw a party." she said.

"Pinkie." Twilight said. "And we can have cake, and games, and streamers." Pinkie continued. "Pinkie." said Twilight a little louder. "And we'll have lot's of fun, and you won't be sad anymore, and-" "Pinkie!" Twilight yelled.

Pinkie suddenly got quite, and looked sad. "I'm sorry Pinkie, but this can't be fixed with a party." Twilight said, making the mood even more tense. If Twilight had yelled at Pinkie for suggesting a party, then her friends knew this was serious.

Twilight took a deep breath before continuing. "Rainbow Dash has just gotten some very bad news." Twilight said, making the mood even more depressing. "She found out she has Aereo disease. It's a genetic disorder that affects the nerves in wings, making them stiffen at random." she continued.

Just then Rainbow's wings stiffened. "Like that." Twilight said. "There's no cure for it, but with the proper training she can control it a good bit of the time. It'll still happen though, so that means that Rainbow Dash won't be able to fly again." Twilight said, tearing up.

They all gasped, their own tears welling up in their eyes. Pinkie's mane had even deflated. "That means she will have to live on the ground from now on." Twilight continued, unable to hold back her tears any longer.

The others weren't either, and they all silently cried, even Spike. "We'll all give her support." choked out Twilight, pulling Rainbow Dash into another hug as they silently cried. Pinkie was the next to join in on it saying, "Don't worry Dashie I'll help out in whatever way I can."

Then came Fluttershy. "If it means anything you can live with me until you get a place to stay." she said, wrapping her hooves around her friend. "Ah- Ah know how much flying means to ya sugarcube." said Applejack, joining in. "If you want you can always come over for a cup of tea, and to talk about your feelings." said Rarity.

"I've never had wings of my own." admitted Spike. "But I think I know how you feel." he said, awkwardly trying to fit into the hug. "T-Thanks everypony. That means a lot." Rainbow Dash said, her voice shaking. "We're always here for you Rainbow." said Twilight.