Soar and Dash into the Rainbow!

My Little Pony Friendship is Magic

   Soar and Dash into the Rainbow!

Chapter 10- Family and Friends!

Soarin's P.O.V

I am looking at Rainbow Dash and by the looks of it, she is mad!

“So, why were you trying to make Rapidfire jealous? What did I tell you? You just had a fight. Leave him alone. I don't want anypony to get hurt.” She said as she calmed down a bit.

“Okay, sorry. I was just mad. Every time I look at him, I remember the fight.”

“Me too. But, you need to look past that. Just try not to get into any fights with anypony. Can you promise me that?”

“I'm not so sure I can promise that.”

“Soarin! I'm serious.”

“Okay. I'll try. My mom always said, don't make promises you can't keep.”

“Soarin!”

“All right. I'll see. But, what if I fight for self defense?”

“Soarin!”

“Okay. Fine, I'll try.”

“Mares and Gentlecolts! The reason why I invited you guys is because I want to celebrate the Wonderbolt’s 30th anniversary!” Spitfire shouted through the microphone.

Everypony was stopping their hooves. Rainbow Dash looked at me and she put her head on my chest. I wrapped my wing around her. We both were comfortable.

“And I'm happy to say that it's been an honor working with you guys. You guys mean the world to me. And I have some news to tell you. I will-”

“Are you retiring?!” Fleetfoot shouted like she was about to cry.

“Ugh, no! I was going to say I will be having a lot routines for all of you. I've been thinking. Maybe some of you can do duet performances and even trio performances. But, this time around, you'll earn these performances. So, enough about this working progress, let's have a great time at this party!”

Everypony went on the dance floor and started partying. Dashie, err, I mean Rainbow took my hoof and pulled me to the dance floor.

“Let's dance!” She said as she started to dance. I really wasn't the type to be dancing at parties, but she seemed to be having a lot of fun.

“What's the matter? You don't know how to dance?”

“Uh, actually I CAN dance. It's just that I don't want to.”

“Well, you're gonna have to come out of your comfort zone if you're gonna be my friend.”

She started dancing and then she started dancing with me. I started dancing a little bit. She smiled.

“That’s it. You're doing it. Keep going.” She said while humming to the song.

“Hmm, I didn't know you can sing.”

“What do you mean?”

“I heard you humming. You should sing onstage.”

“Oh no! Definitely not!”

“Why? You're gonna have to get out of your comfort zone.”

“Ha ha! Really funny. But, I don't like singing in public.”

“I don't believe you. Go on out there and show everypony what you're made of.”

“Do I have to?”

“Did I have to dance? Yes! Do you need to sing? Yes! You can do this. If I can dance, you can sing. And Twilight told me you are a good singer.”

“When did she tell you this?”

“I'll tell you if you dance.”

“Ugh, fine. Only for you.”

Rainbow Dash got up on stage. The music stopped and everypony was looking at her.

She seemed to be nervous but I told her to have a smile in her face.

Rainbow Dash's P.O.V

I can't believe Soarin put me up to this. I'm onstage, sweating like crazy. I took a deep breath and then started to speak.

“Uh, hello everypony. I'm Rainbow Dash. And I'm going to sing.”

“Get on with it!” Soarin shouted. I gave him an evil glare.

“I'm going to be singing “Try Everything” by Shakira. Feel free to dance.”

I nodded my head to DJ Pon-3 and she gave me in the instrumental. I froze. I wanted to sing the back up. Okay, I needed to talk a deep breath and sing. The back up singers was singing the back up and then it was my turn to sing the verse.

“Here goes!” I thought. I took a deep breath and kept looking at Soarin.

“I just lost tonight. I lost another fight. I still mess up but I'll just start again. I keep falling down, I keep on hitting the ground. I always get up now to see what's next.

Birds don't just fly, they fall down and get up. Nobody learns without getting it won.

I won't give up, no I won't give in till the reach the end then I'll start again. No, I won't leave, I wanna try everything. I wanna try even though I could fail.”

I sighed as the back up did there part. Soarin was dancing and smiling at me. I was smiling. I felt happy. Everypony was dancing and clapping as I was singing.

“Go girl! You sing it!” Fleetfoot shouted.

I smiled and started to sing the next verse.

“Look how far you come you fill your heart with love, baby you done enough, take a deep breath. Don't beat yourself up, don't need to run so fast. Sometimes we come last but we did our best. I won't give up, no I won't give in till I reach the end then I'll start again. No, I won't leave, I wanna try everything, I wanna try even though I could fail.”

I was dancing on stage and everypony was dancing with me. I looked at Soarin and he seemed to be happy. For the next part of the song, I kept looking at him.

“I'll keep on making the new mistakes. I'll keep on making them everyday. Those new mistakes. Try Everything!”

When I put the microphone on the stand, everypony was screaming. They were all cheering for me. I looked at everypony and I took a bow. I went back to the table Soarin and I were sitting on.

“See? That wasn't so bad.”

“It was bad because you weren't up there.”

“I didn't know you could sing like that. Even the beautiful birds hushed their singing.”

“Awww, stop. You're embarrassing me.”

“Am I?”

“Stop. I mean it.”

“Are you ticklish?”

“Soarin! Stop.”

“Is somepony ticklish?”

“I mean it!”

“You can't resist me. I'm irresistible.”

“Yeah right.”

Soarin tickled me. I was laughing like crazy. I snored a few times.

“Ha ha! All right. Ha ha. Okay!”

“You see? You shouldn't have said that. So,you are ticklish?”

“Enough. I know. Yes I am. I am ticklish.”

“Ha! I knew it. Um, excuse me, sir. Can we have two apple pies, please? Thank you.”

“Look at you. Being formal.”

“It's my job to kind to a fair mare.”

I blushed. He’s too kind. My cheeks got red.

“Your pies. Sir?” A waitor said.

“Thank you. So, now, let's eat.”

Soarin was eating his apple pie so fast. I decided to eat my pie as well. Afterwards, we were done. I had a few pie crumbs around my cheek.

“Uh, Dashie?”

“Yeah, Soar.”

“You have some crumbs around your cheek.”

I got a napkin from the table and I wiped some of the crumbs off.

“Did I get it?”

“Ha ha. Not quite, here let me.”

Soarin grabbed the napkin and touched my cheek using the napkin. I blushed as he was touching me.

“There. Now you got it off. So, you ready to leave?”

“Yeah, some ponies are leaving anyway. Let's go.”

We both left and we started flying together. We started hanging around and playing game until….

“BOOM!!!!!”

I jumped and was clutching on Soarin as my heart was beating rapidly. It started to pour badly and me and Soarin were soaking wet. As I was clutching him, we both looked into each other's eyes. The rain was making his eyes shine. We got closer and closer to each other’s muzzle. I could feel his hot breath on my muzzle. Something inside me was tell me to move closer. But, I didn't move. We were centimeters away from each other's muzzle. Until……..

“BOOM!!!!!”

I screamed. I clutched onto him and looked at him.

“It's okay. There, there. Soarin's got you.”

“Thank you Soarin. But, I'm not so scared. Wanna crash at my place?”

“Sure, why not.”

As we went into my house, we played a few games and then it was time to sleep. Soarin fixed himself a pillow and a blanket in the couch. As I was trotting upstairs, I had to do something. He's not comfortable sleeping there.

“Yo Soar?”

“Yeah Dashie?”

“Do you want to, um, do you want to sleep upstairs with me? Well, not with me but you know.”

“You want me to come upstairs and sleep. Sure why not.”

“Okay.”

“Do you have two beds?”

“Um, no.”

“So, where am I going to sleep?”

I froze. I forgot. I had only one bed. Unless…. Oh no! Okay, act cool. Just ask him and see if he'll saw yes or no.

“On the bed?”

“But where are you going to sleep?”

“On the bed, too?”

It was awkward silence. We both were red and we were both looking on the ground. It was so quiet.

“So, we are going to be sleeping on the same bed?”

“Yeah, if you want to.”

“Okay.”

“Really?”

“Yeah, as long as we don't get too close together.”

“Yeah, of course.”

“You ready?”

“Ready for what?”

“Uh, to sleep. I’m tired.”

We both trotted upstairs and I opened the room door. The thunder clapped loudly again. I jumped and Soarin was laughing at me. I tackled him on the bed and we both fell on the bed, laughing. We looked at each other and stopped. We were both blushing. We were getting closer and closer to each other's muzzle, again. I heard a small voice saying: “Kiss him! Kiss him!” I wanted to know who that was.

“Um, Dashie, we are in an awkward position and we are in an awkward place. So, can you please get off me?”

“Sorry, Soarin. It was my fault.”

I heard that voice again. But, it said something else. “You almost had it. Oh well.” I turned my head around to see who was there. The voice sounded like Pinkie Pie. But, it was in my head.

“Who is talking to me?” I said. Soarin looked around the room.

“Listen, why try and figure out when you can hear my voice.” The voice said. Was I hallucinating? It sounded just like Pinkie. It probably was.

“I know you're out there!” I shouted. Soarin looked around the room and gave me a confused look.

“Who are you talking to?”

“Sorry, it's my mind. So stupid. I think we should go to sleep.”

“Yeah.”

Soarin was already snuggled in the blanket. I had to get in. I just climbed into the bed and covered myself quickly.

“Good night Dashie.”

“Good night, Soar- Ahhh!”

The thunder clapped even louder than before. I was clutching onto Soarin, again.

“Okay, so you're going to be holding onto me for the rest of the night, until this storm dies down?”

“Yup.”

“I'm cool with it.”

“Really?”

“Yeah, good night, Dash.”

“Ha ha. Night Soarin.”

We cuddled up closely and I was sleeping on his chest, again. I will tell you one thing, sleeping on Soarin is the best thing a mare could ever dream of.

The next day, my hair was frizzy. My hair is always frizzy but not like this. I woke up and saw Soarin next to me. My eyes got so wide, and then I screamed so loud the neighbors can hear me.

“AAHHHHHHH!!!!”

“What?! What happened?!”

“What are you doing in my bed? And why is my hair so frizzy, and why are you- oh no! You don't think we-!”

“Oh no! We didn't.”

“You sure?”

“Positive.”

“Are you sure? The stallion always get knocked up first and-”

“Dash, we didn't do anything. You were just clutching onto my hoof. Nothing else happened.”

“Okay, I believe you.”

The phone rang and I answered the phone.

“Hello?”

“Dash, it's me, Twilight.”

“Yo, what's up?”

“What do you mean? Are you up? You were supposed to be her at Sugar Cube Corner a while ago. Where are you?”

“Oh snap. I'm so sorry, Twilight. I overslept. It was an accident. Hey! I have an idea, how about you guys can come to my parents house today?”

“Hmm, I don't see why not. Okay, they're in Cloudsdale?”

“Yup.”

“Okay, see you there.”

I hung up the phone and started to comb out my mane.

“Who was that?”

“That was Twilight. They are coming to my parents’ house.”

“Oh no! I have a bad feeling about this.”

“We don't have time! Let's go!”

Soarin and I dashed out of my house and we were at the front door. When the door opened, I saw a pony I hated with a passion.

“Zephyr?! What are you doing here?!”

“Hey there, Rainbows!” What's shaking?” He said as he gave me a hug.

“Ugh, forget it.” I said pulling a away from him.

“Who's he?” Zephyr said looking at Soarin. Soarin gave him an icy glare and Zephyr was getting mad.

“Oh no! Not another fight!” I thought. “He's a friend of mine. Can we come in?”

“As you wish, Rainbows.” He said as he made me pass him. “Thinking about liking her, and I'll snap your neck.”

“Ha! Not if I'll snap yours first.” Soarin said walking past Zephyr.

“Soarin! What did I tell you about fighting?”

“What did I tell you about making promises you can't keep?”

“Listen, behave yourself. My friends are coming so behave.”

“Hey Rainbow. How are you?” Cirrus came and hugged me. Zephyr was staring her down.

“Ha, and I'm Zephyr Breeze!” Zephyr said flirting with my sister.

“Ha ha. My name is Cirrus Cloud nice to meet you.”

“Oh Zephyr. Sorry but my sister is married. And her husband will be very disappointed.” I said pushing him away from my sister.

“Well, you're not taken.” He said as he was flicking his eyebrows. To be honest, I rather have him then Rapidfire. One down, one more to go.

“What was that? What do you mean she's not taken?” Soarin said defending me, again. I gave him a glare because the last time he defended me, it wasn't pretty.

“She won't be taken by you, that's for sure and come to think of it, it's true.” Zephyr said.

“Why, if Rainbow Dash wasn't here.” Soarin said getting closer to Zephyr.

“Easy! You two. Oh my friends are here!” I said as I dashed towards them.

“Fluttershy, why is your brother here?”

“I told him I was going to your house and he said he'll meet me here.”

“Ugh, but him and Soarin are having a conflict.”

“Another fight! Yeesh. What is with stallions fighting over you? I want  stallions fighting over me. I deserve the attention!” Rarity said fainting on the couch.

All of my friends rolled their eyes.

“Okay everypony, let's all settle down in the living room!” My dad shouted loud enough so very can hear.

Two by two, people were in the living room. Soarin's made sure I was sitting next to him.

“Hello everypony. Welcome to my house and my husband's. We are so thrilled to be having so much guests today. Now, we will start with some drinks and dinner will be ready, soon.” My mom said putting her mittens for the stove.

“So, Rainbow, did you survive last night?” My sister asked me.

“What do you mean?”

“You used to be scared of lightning and thunder. Did you get over it?”

“Nope, she kept clutching onto me yesterday.” Soarin replied with a smirk.

“Oohh! So, that's why you were late. You were clutching him, right Dashie?” Pinkie Pie said with a wink. It took me a while to understand what Pinkie Pie said to me. My cheeks turned red after that comment.

“Anyway, so Rainbow, how did you know this Soarin, fellow?” Zephyr said with a huff.

“My name is Soarin, not fellow.”

“I did say your name. Maybe if you weren't so caught up in Rainbow's beauty, maybe you would've heard.”

“If you want to know my last name it's Skies. A better last name that Breeze. And what do you mean distracted by her beauty? You need her so you can beautify yourself.”

“Okay! Enough! So, um Cirrus, does my friend Twilight look familiar to you?” I said as I changed the subject.

“Hmm, oh my gosh! Princess Twilight Sparkle is in my house!! Your Majesty!” Cirrus replied while bowing. She also kissed her hooves. “It's such an honor. What do you want? Anything?”

“Ha ha. Ms. Cirrus. I don't need anything. Thank you. And don't tell your parents, I'll tell them myself.” Twilight said with a wink.

“Yes your highness!”

“Anyway, Zephyr how's life?” Fluttershy asked.

“It's been great. I graduated not to long ago, sis. You should know. Rainbow, my mom said that you were pining for me, when I was in graduate school, am I right?”

Soarin lost it! He yelled across the table.

“What do mean by pining? She doesn't pine for you. Or was it visa versa?”

“Listen, Soarin. I don't know what your problem is, but you need to fix it! If you can.”

“Listen, Zephyr! I don't know what your problem is, so I suggest you keep your bragging rights to yourself!”

“Okay! Dinner's ready!” My mom said with plates of mash potatoes and gravy and chicken and Mac and cheese.

“Everypony dig in.” Cirrus said as she grabbed for the fried chicken.

Everypony was passing the food around. I saw Soarin struggling to get some gravy. But, Zephyr had it at the time. I nudged Soarin.

“You want some gravy? Ask Zephyr.”

“No way.”

“Come on. Be nice. Only for today.”

“Ugh, fine. Zephyr, can you pass me the gravy?”

Zephyr gave one look at Soarin and smiled.

“No, let me.” He said as he reached over the table and poured the hot gravy on Soarin's lap.

“Ahhh!” Soarin yelled as the gravy reached his lap. Everypony was in shock and I went to help him.

“Soarin, are you okay?” I asked politely.

“Ugh, I'm fine. I'm going to get some wet napkins.” He said as he removed himself from the table with a huff.

I looked back at him and saw him stomping on the ground to the kitchen. Everypony was looking at Zephyr. I wanted to punch him in the face, but Fluttershy wouldn't allow it.

“What was that, Zephyr?!” I yelled banging on the table.

“Listen, I did you a favor! He kept bragging about you and him and he-”

“No Zephyr! You were the one bragging. Soarin was just being a nice gentlecolt. But, you can't see that because you're being so stuck-up and prideful you can't see when a gentlecolt is being nice to a mare because you never got one!!” I screamed to the top of my lungs. I even slammed the table and all the drinks spilled. I was crying and looking for Soarin. The whole place was quiet, too quiet. Everypony was looking at the table, all damaged.

Soarin's P.O.V

I don't know what's that stallion’s problem, but he needs to chill. I tried to wipe up the gravy, but he burned me badly. I heard hoofsteps coming from the kitchen. It was Rainbow Dash.

“Soarin! Oh my gosh! Are you okay? And don't tell me you're fine.”

“Okay, I'm not fine. How's that?”

“It's better. Are you feeling okay? I just want to beat up Zephyr so badly.”

“And you want me to behave myself.”

“I see. So, want me to help you?”

“No. I'm fine.”

“You're not fine. That gravy was hot. You need help.”

“Okay fine. Just a little around the corner. Yeah. Thank you, Dashie.”

“No problem, Soarin. Just helping a friend. You know, I'm proud of you, again.”

“Why? What for?”

“For holding your temper. I, on the other hand, couldn't keep it in.”

“Yeah, I heard.”

Rainbow Dash looked at me and I looked at her. She rested her head on my chest and she was just comfortable with it. I rested my head on her head and I put my wing around her. We were comfortable. She looked up at me, with those gorgeous eyes. I gave a smile and came a little closer to her face. Soon, we were inches away from our muzzles. We were almost there to touching each other's muzzle. When it my chance to move closer……

“Ahem!” Rainbow’s father stood there clearing his throat.

“Dad! Can you please excuse us?”

“I just came here to clean up your mess and throw away the tissues. Are you okay, Soarin?”

“I'm fine, Mr. Blaze. Your daughter helped me.”

He nodded his head as we both went inside. Rainbow gave one sigh.

“I'm glad my father is being a little nicer to you than before.”

“Yeah, me too.”

As we both came in the dinning room, everypony asked me if I was okay. Except for Zephyr. I rolled my eyes in disgust as so much mares were in my face asking if I was okay.

“Are you alright?”

“You alright, sugarcube?”

“Darling, you okay?”

“You okay, Soarin? Sorry about my brother?”

“You okay? Did anything burn you?”

“Awww, you okay, sweetie?”

“Shoot! You sure you're okay, Soarin?”

I gave a laugh as they came up under me.

“I'm fine. Thank you, everypony.”

I looked at Zephyr and he was coming to my face. I gave him a stern look.

“Listen, Soarin. I'm sorry. I should have been the bigger pony, but I wasn't. Sorry, I was just mad. Can you forgive me?” Zephyr replied with a frown.

“It's okay. Just chill next time.” I said as we did a brohoof. Fluttershy seemed happy with our brohoof.

“Everypony! Settle down. We are about to play some games. So, everypony to the living room.” Mrs. Firefly said with glee. Everypony was interested the living room. Rainbow sat on my lap, and then gave me a smile.

“What, I can't sit on my best friend's lap?”

“Nopony said you couldn't.” I replied with a smirk. She rolled her eyes as her mom was giving out the first game.

“Who wants to play Truth or Dare?” Mrs. Firefly said. Nopony raised their hoof. That game was a little too old for game time. Rainbow winked at her mom and it was visa versa.

“20% cooler version?” Rainbow said as her hoof raised. Soon, enough the whole room had hooves raised.

“Ha ha! This going to be good.” Cirrus said shuffling her hooves.

“Oh boy! I have a bad feelin’ about this one.” Applejack said tilting her cowgirl hat. I nodded my head as well, agreeing to that statement.

“Me too Applejack. Me too!” I thought. This does not look good.