It's been a long time since Rainbow Dash left Ponyville with her coltfriend Thunderlane, his brother Rumble, and their twin friends Flitter and Cloudchaser. She hated having to leave, but she was left with very little choice in the matter due to some odd events.

It started when Rumble was caught having sex with Sweetie Belle in the Carousel Boutique. Then the next day, Rumble had gotten into a fight with Diamond Tiara, well it wasn't much of a fight, he simply knocked her with a punch.

However due to his sexual exploration and his fight, Twilight and Cherilee wanted Rumble to have consequences for his actions, though Flitter and Cloudchaser found it unfair for Rumble to receive punishment for his misdeeds when the other girls had gotten away with more. Rumble didn't know any better at the point, he was growing up and simply acted on emotions. they believed it wasn't uncommon, he had entered the age of a desire to mate.

Things got worse when Cloudchaser got into a physical fight with Twilight, despite Twilight being very vocal on the subject due to a scuffle that happened with Rumble getting beaten up by Babs, Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo, though they have since regretted that, and the aftermath.

The ban was furthered in the aftermath of a fight between Rainbow Dash and Lightning Dust, where Lightning injured her wings pretty badly.

But it's been a rough ride for Thunderlane and friends from the start, between Applejack not liking them at first, the Canterlot chase, the Manehatten annoyance, the bullying of Rumble, Trixie's spell on Rumble and Lightning Dust, the sex and the fighting, his flight of friendship has his various rough spots, he feels like he never made a proper landing.

Rainbow Dash feels guilty leaving her friends behind. While she's the Element of Loyalty, she also cares deeply for her coltfriend and feels he was unfairly shafted, so this trip to Cloudsdale is meant to be a brief break so things can mellow down and everything can go back to normal. Though the brief trip was longer than she expected, it's been months since she's seen her friends.

Back in Ponyville, Twilight is also really regretful of things that happened, even blaming herself for certain things, such as feeling maybe she was being unfair to Rumble, letting her issues with Cloudchaser turn into a fight, and even giving Thunerlane the impression he would not be the best coltfriend to Rainbow Dash. She knew it was a terrible thing to day, especially considering how nice Thunderlane usually was, not only to Rainbow Dash, but all her friends. In fact he was almost one of them, granted the 6 mares have a special bond with The Elements of Harmony that's probably the strongest bond in Equestria, she still needs to show appreciation to those outside the circle.

Rarity also feels terrible for Rainbow and Thunderlane's family. Despite Rumble sleeping with her younger sister, she harbored no ill will to Rumble. Granted she wasn't happy about it, she knows how some ponies can be when it comes to sex, especially when they come of age and their mating instinct takes over, herself having felt those urges at Sweetie Belle's age. When two really want it it's hard to deny, but she takes relief in the fact that Rumble realized his actions and was ready to take full responsibility of any consequence, plus he's a nice boy so she'd rather someone like Rumble be with her sister, since he at least cares about her. She's just grateful Sweetie Belle's heat cycle hadn't started. She's gonna have to figure out how to deal with her little sister maturing into a mare.

Pinkie Pie missed the group, especially Rainbow Dash, it bummed her knowing that Dash wasn't flying around, truth be told she did feel partially jealous of Thunderlane for being with Dash so much but she can't blame him. He cared for her after all, and Pinkie respects that there's someone out there who treats Rainbow Dash with love and respect.

Applejack dearly missed the group as well. Rainbow Dash is her Element friend, Thunderlane she grew to care for, Cloudchaser was her best friend too, Flitter was also a sweet filly to be around and she cared a lot for Rumble. He was a very misunderstood colt as far as she's concerned.

Fluttershy deeply missed Rainbow Dash, she hated the animosity among her friends, it's not something she's comfortable around. Plus she also missed Flitter, a pony she's really been able to relate to due to Flitter being so gentle in her own right. Rumble, she wishes she could spend more time with him the most they spent was the time she filled in as his flight partner after Lightning Dust got injured.

Apple Bloom missed Rumble like crazy, she craves for the day she can see him again. Sweetie Belle too misses Rumble, he was the first colt she had sex with, so she felt a special bond with him, she believes she truly loves him and he truly loves her. Scootaloo missed Rainbow Dash, they had just put certain things behind them and now she moved away. She also slightly missed Rumble, even if there was some animosity still there due to his arrogant attitude at one point. Babs too missed Rumble, she grew to care for him after how nice he was even after she beat him up, and though it was mostly to get back at her, Rumble did truly care for her.

Rainbow, despite everything, did miss her friends, the four Pegusai also started missing the Ponyville ponies, they just want everything put behind them.

One day Thunderlane had found Rainbow Dash staring out the window, looking a little depressed. Being the caring coltfriend he is, Thunderlane decided to go cheer her up.

"Hey Dashie, in the mood for a little chat?" Thunderlane asked.

Rainbow looked to him, "Sure, why not?"

Thunderlane sat next to her, "It's been about a few months since we came here, so I just need to know your state of mind...do you miss your friends?"

Rainbow sighed, "Is it that obvious?"

"Oh big time, I know how close you are to your friends, you all share a special bond together, I can see you feel quite the separation, you're all bounded by the Elements of Harmony, in fact you all got your cutie marks at the same time too, if that's not a special bond I don't know what is".

Rainbow nodded, "Yeah, we did, ironically I'm the one causing a rift right now."

"Now don't blame yourself," Thunderlane stated.

Rainbow shook her head, "I have no choice in that, I mean who else can I blame? You? Contrary to what you may think, you've done nothing wrong. I'm the one who brought you into the group and caused a huge headache for you, your brother and your friends"

Thunderlane chuckled, "You think your friends have been a headache? I mean it's been no picnic but I have no regrets from befriending you. Flitter enjoys her time with Fluttershy, Cloudchaser has become close friends with Applejack, Rumble finally made some good friends and I became the luckiest stallion when you decided you wanted me to be your coltfriend."

"Yeah but what about everything before?" Rainbow asked.

"What? You mean Applejack hating us? She got over that didn't she? Her chasing Rumble? She apologized and has since shown him a lot of loving care, plus he's not upset anymore. The big fight? Rumble's not mad at that anymore either, he got his payback anyway. Everything involving Trixie and Lightning Dust? That got settled too in the end. Rumble losing his virginity to Sweetie Belle? I'm pretty sure that wasn't such a bad thing for Rumble if you know what I mean," Thunderlane shifted his eyebrows. "I still need to deal with him growing up, if he's gonna mate he's gotta do it properly. Anyway the point I'm making is sure there have been ups and downs, but that's life. Being your friend has been an adventure, it's been fun, I got to experience so much stuff I would have missed out on. Like Twilight says, Friendship is Magic, it's a challenge worth the effort."

"Speaking of Twilight, you're positive she didn't upset you? I mean I know how hurt Rumble was when Scootaloo betrayed him so..."

Thunderlane waved it off, "She didn't betray me, she said something a little hurtful but that was her trying to make a point on something.
Besides Twilight apologized to me. Honestly I'm pretty sure if we hadn't left Ponyville she'd still be doing so, she's got a good heart, and I can't be mad at her for that."

Rainbow smiled, "You're so great with my friends"

"Well you're great with mine, and my brother, he really looks up to you."

"I have that impression on foals", Rainbow boasted.

"Yeah Applejack mentioned you inspiring the crusaders to try random stuff to get their cutie marks"

Rainbow groaned, "Seriously?"

Thunderlane chuckled at that, "You're cool like that though."

Rainbow glared a bit but then gave a smug smile, "You're the best Thunder."

The two shared a loving kiss before Rainbow had giddy smile, "When are Flitter, Cloudchaser and Rumble supposed to be back?"

"Um...maybe an hour, why do you-" Thunderlane realized what she meant. Letting out a groan he looked at her in a somewhat annoyed way. "Seriously Rainbow, I swear you're always in the mood."

"Maybe I am...what about you?"

"I like our moments but probably not a good idea to do it now, besides I'm not exactly...ready," Thunderlane said.

Rainbow smiled a bit before kissing him and rubbing his chest, causing Thunderlane to blush, Rainbow broke the kiss after a moment, "How about now?" Rainbow started kissing and licking his neck, then rubbed his chest and shoulders, Thunderlane moaned a bit and started rubbing her all around, from her neck, to her back, down to her rump.

During this, Thunderlane started to feel odd and a bit concerned. "Rainbow...probably an odd question to ask now...but you don't just like me for the sex right?"

Rainbow shook her head, "We didn't start having sex til like a couple of months after we started dating, so obviously I like you for much more than that."

Thunderlane continued to rub her, holding her close to him, he loved the feeling of Rainbow Dash against him, she's just so perfect. "But it just seems like you're so horny lately, any reason? Are you in heat?"

Rainbow thought a moment, "Not sure, maybe it's because you're so damn attractive."

Thunderlane noddeed, "I hope so, I'd hate to not be able to deliver one day and you just leave me."

Rainbow gave him another kiss, "Relax, you're the guy for me, and maybe I do this a lot because I seriously just like being this close to you, you make me feel special, plus it's great exercise."

Thunderlane felt some relief and kissed Rainbow Dash some more. "For the record Rainbow, the best thing about the sex, is that it's with you, I love you. I make you feel special because to me you are special."

Rainbow chuckled, "You're so sappy...but I love you too". They shared yet another kiss that lasted until Thunderlane felt aroused below the waist, to which Rainbow noticed, "You look ready now."

"I guess so..." Thunderlane said sheepishly.

Rainbow grinned and dragged Thunderlane to the bedroom and tossed him on the bed.

"Take it easy Dash, you have a tendency to get a little...dominant," Thunderlane said.

Rainbow continued her grin as she approached him and then pinned his shoulders down , "Don't worry, I'll be gentle...but not too gentle".

Thunderlane sighed a bit and offered a smile of to Rainbow Dash as if giving in to her boasting attitude. He likes it when she acts this way, it's cute to him, plus it's a main reason he loves her. She's so strong willed and full of confidence, yet she can be just as caring, he would do anything to keep her happy, because she always makes him happy.

Rainbow lowered down to kiss him a little more before adjusting herself so she feels Thunderlane inside of her. She let out a gasp but relaxed soon enough and looked down to see Thunderlane with his goofy yet blissful smile.

"Ah...wow, I don't think I'll ever get tired of that feeling," Thunderlane said.

"Tch, you better not", she leaned down to him and kissed him some more, "Cause I certainly won't"

Thunderlane smiled at that, "You even make sex a sweet thing"

Rainbow nodded and started thrusting, starting at a moderate speed. Thunderlane held her close, letting her do her work. She had gotten really good at this lately and while she could be dominant, she was so caring too. Also, while she did not feel as soft as expected from a mare, just felt so comfortable against him. She had some muscle to her, she was toned, but he still cherished every moment he could be close to her.

Rainbow Dash loved how Thunderlane felt, it was a key reason as to why she loved doing this activity with him. He felt toned and muscular, though also somewhat soft. Rainbow nuzzled into his neck area, moaning a bit, working up a sweat as she continued what she was doing.

"Thunderlane...I love you, I really do," Rainbow said as she continued to work.

"Same here Rainbow Dash, I love you too." Thunderlane said.

Rainbow Dash continued until she felt a release, one she waited so long for. Thunderlane also felt that same release as he laid back, panting from how well Rainbow Dash worked. Rainbow got up a bit and looked to his eyes, "Your turn."

Thunderlane sighed, she's never satisfied. But he loves her and will do anything to satisfy her. He just hopes what she says is true, that she loves him as much as he loves her.

Meanwhile back in Ponyville, Twilight is feeling a bit glum, it felt like her relationship with her friends was starting to go downhill since Rainbow Dash left. Nothing's been the same, her friends felt like a large piece was missing in their lives.

Twilight puts some blame on herself for not handling things well on her end, being so uptight and caught up on the whole, 'No Fighting' thing. She had been a little paranoid on that considering her status as 'Princess of Friendship', plus all the trouble fighting has caused before. She didn't want another Discord scenario on her hooves.

She pondered on how she can get everyone back on the same page again, then an idea hit her, "That's it! I know how to get everyone back together, Spike! Take a letter!"

No answer, "Spike!?"

Still no answer, so Twilight had an evil grin, "Hey is that Rarity looking for an escort?"

Spike appeared in a flash, "Rarity!? Escort!? Where!?"

"Got'cha", Twilight said, much to Spike's annoyance.

"I told you not to joke when it comes to Rarity!" Spike said.

"Hey I needed your attention, next time don't be so lazy," Twilight said a little playfully.

Spike groaned, he loves Twilight, she is his sister in his eyes, but like some sisters, she can be a pain sometimes. "Anyway what do you want?"

"I need you to write a letter, we're going to The Crystal Empire, I need to arrange some rooms."

Soon enough at The Crystal Empire, a Crystal guard had delivered a letter to Cadance.

"Oh, what's this?" Cadance read the letter, 'Dear Cadance, I need your help, I need a vacation for my friends, we have lost touch in our friendship, and we really need a place full of love to help rekindle everything, do you have any fancy hotel you can set us up with? Preferably one that can support couples? If so thanks a bunch, Love Twilight'

Cadance put the letter to the side, "So Twilight wants a little love and happiness among her friends? That's perfectly doable for me. Don't worry Twilight, I'm gonna help give you and your friends the best vacation of your life."

Cadance went to the city's fanciest inn, "This place is about to get a bit of business, I'll go set up some rooms", she went to the owner and asked for a pad, she looked over the residents and saw that some rooms had been reserved by Cheese Sandwich, Braeburn, Trixie Lulamoon, Lightning Dust and Soarin. But there was still enough rooms for Twilight and her friends."I know these ponies, gonna be quite the welcoming, but regardless, time to really spice this inn up. Twilight wants love, I'll make sure this place is dripping with love", she set a spell over the inn. During this Shining Armor had approached her.

"Hey Cadance...what are you doing?"

"Your sister wants to come spend some time here. Her friends have a rift, so I'm enchanting the place so when they get here, they'll feel the love," Cadance explained.

Shining looked unsure, "Um...ok? Just don't go overboard with it"

"Relax, what's wrong with too much love?"

Cadance continued to enchant the place, while back in Ponyville, Twilight was making plans of her own, reunite her friends.

Author's Note

Note, I'm not good with some of the intimate scenes so don't expect too much detail.