Friendship's New Flight: Crystal Empire
Settling the Dust
Previous ChapterRarity and Applejack escorted Rainbow Dash to Thunderlane's room, by this point he and Twilight have fixed it up a bit, so you would never know that they had sex.
"We got her", Applejack said and presented Rainbow Dash to them.
Thunderlane noticed her, though he could barely look at her, he felt so saddened and ashamed.
"Do you want us to stay here? Would that help?" Twilight asked.
"No, I need to settle things with Rainbow Dash", Thunderlane said.
"Right, let's go girls", Twilight said and left the room with Rarity and Applejack, both of whom glared intensely Rainbow Dash.
Rainbow approached Thunderlane, "Look, I'm really sorry I cheated on you, it was a bad call on my part, I shouldn't have let my urges control me."
"Yeah no kidding", Thunderlane sighed, "Why did you do it though? And right under my nose"
"Um...I guess just the combination of it being Soarin, plus the idea that it's so forbidden."
Thunderlane face hoofed, "Is our relationship a joke to you? Is this just that much of a game you nabbed some dude that probably has had sex with millions of mares, I mean what number are you?"
"Number 3"
Thunderlane went silent, "Number 3?"
"Well he only mentioned Spitfire and Fleetfoot, not sure if there was anyone else"
"Ever think he's just exaggerating? Making himself sympathetic?"
"I don't think so, when I looked into his eyes..." Rainbow stopped when she saw Thunderlane getting upset, "Not the point, look like I said, I'm really sorry. I just got caught up in the moment, you know I care about you, that's why I went through so much to get you in my circle of friends, you remember that right?"
"Yeah, I remember, I just don't get it, all that trouble you went through, how jealous you were of Applejack, you even warned your friends to stay away from me. You got upset when Twilight said what she said to me, I just don't see how you managed to suddenly cheat on me...did you plan this? Is this going back to me missing Tornado Day and you missing out on that record? Was this some master plan!?"
Rainbow looked appalled, "How can you think that!? I'm not mad about the record! And I wouldn't set you up, please believe me when I say that I do love you, I never wanted you to find out, I figured I do it once, get it out the way and then focus on you, I didn't think you'd find out!"
"Well I did, and regardless if whether it was suppose to stay a secret or not it doesn't matter, the fact that you were so willing to hide that from me seems bad in it's own way. I mean sure it's nice to know you didn't want me to get hurt but still, suppose I did find out someday, like after we got married. I wouldn't even know if I could trust you anymore, honestly I can't trust you now"
Rainbow went closer, her ears getting a bit teary, "Thunderlane, all I want is your forgiveness! I know I messed up, I feel guilty for it, just knowing I hurt you like I did is gonna nag at me, but I'm so sorry for hurting you!"
Thunderlane sighed and pondered, Rainbow went closer, "I'll do anything to make this up to you, I do care about you, I just couldn't resist my urges, but I can learn! I swear!"
Thunderlane looked to Rainbow, her teary eyes had some affect on him and he sighed, "Ok Rainbow Dash, I accept your apology"
Rainbow grinned and hugged Thunderlane, "Thanks Thunder, I'm glad we're able to move on from this, and since I owe you, how about I treat you to dinner and then I give you a little something afterwards", Rainbow did a seductive wink.
Thunderlane shook his head, "Rainbow, I forgive you, but honestly...I don't want you as my marefriend."
Rainbow let go of the hug and looked him in the eyes, "What!?"
"I don't want to be your coltfriend any longer", Thunderlane did a big sigh, "Rainbow Dash, I'm breaking up with you"
Rainbow was speechless, "But...but...you just said...how can you..."
"Rainbow Dash it's clear you're not ready for a relationship, all you seem to care about is sex and the action of the relationship, you're not taking it seriously. This is why I didn't want you talking to Rumble when his urges started, I don't want him to treat this like a game either," Thunderlane said.
Rainbow teared up a bit, "But...Thunderlane...I...I don't..."
"Rainbow, we're done, it's better for both of us if we just took a break and saw other ponies"
Rainbow's tears fell through, though instead of sobbing, anger took over her face, "Are you fucking kidding me!? You're dumping me!? ME!? I'm Rainbow Dash! The greatest flyer in Equestria! One of the Elements of Harmony! I took someone like you into my group of friends, something I didn't even have to do! And you're gonna break up with me!?"
Thunderlane looked confused. "Rainbow you cheated on me, I think I have every right to-"
"I said I was sorry! Is that not good enough!? You think you're better than my apology!? You're lucky to have a mare like me, you couldn't even get anywhere close to a mare like me! And you're gonna throw that away just because you're throwing some hissy fit over being cheated on!? At least I only cheated, I could have just dumped you and went with Soarin! But I didn't, I just had a little fun!" Rainbow stated.
Thunderlane looked a bit nervous but maintained his composure, "Rainbow I get that you're mad but-"
"I'm beyond man! How the hell are you gonna dump me!? ME!?"
"Rainbow, we're done, deal with it," Thunderlane said.
Rainbow couldn't believe this, she felt so frustrated. "You are such a jerk! I hate you!"
At that point Applejack had entered the room angrily, "Ah can't take this anymore, Rainbow Dash, you best leave this room right now!!"
Rainbow glared angrily at Applejack, "Hey! Don't you order me around!"
"Leave this room or I'll toss you out!" Applejack asked.
Soon Twilight and Rarity entered the room.
"Listen to Applejack, come back when you calm down!" Twilight ordered.
Rainbow huffed over and over before she managed to calm herself down, "Fine, have it your way", she walked out the room while eyeing everyone, "This isn't over though", she had left the area.
The 3 mares approached Thunderlane to comfort him, he looked a little freaked out over this, Rainbow was definitely acting different, and he didn't like it.
Spike walked through the halls, enjoying a nice plate of gems, then he passed by Derpy, who was recovering from the beating she got from Lightning Dust.
"Derpy, what's wrong? Who did this to you?" Spike asked.
Derpy wiped some bruises, "Lightning Dust."
"Huh? Why did Lightning Dust attack you?"
"Cause I got angry at Rumble," Derpy said.
Spike growled, "Rumble...that kid's causing quite some trouble"
"Unfortunatley, he had sex with Dinky even though I told him not to. I heard he had sex with all the fillies."
Spike looked surprised, "What!? Ok I need to teach that kid a lesson myself!"
"Wait, Lightning will be there!"
"I'll kick her ass too!" Spike stormed off.
"Wait! Don't hurt Rumble! He's just naïve! Spike!" Derpy groaned. "Damn that's gonna leave a bruise."
Lightning and Rumble were sitting together, Lightning distraught over what Trixie had told her.
"I can't stand the idea of Trixie breaking up with me!" Lightning said.
"Maybe she just needs to cool off, once she returns just lay your feelings on her and she'll definatley reconsider it," Rumble reassured.
Lightning sighed, "I hope you're right kid, without Trixie my life is nothing."
They then noticed a glum looking Rainbow Dash pass by, Rumble approached her, "Rainbow? You look a bit sad, what's wrong?"
Rainbow barely spoke, "Nothing's wrong"
Rumble stood before her, "There is, you're sad, I can tell"
"Nothing to talk about Rumble, don't bother me", Rainbow said and kept walking.
"You comfort me when I'm unhappy, now I want to comfort you", Rumble said.
Rainbow sighed, "Trust me Rumble, once you find out, you're gonna hate me"
"Huh? I can never hate you Rainbow Dash, you're my friend, and my brother's marefriend, I'm always gonna..." Rumble then noticed Rainbow hold back some tears, "Was it something I said?"
Rainbow wiped her eyes and turned to Rumble, "Your brother and I aren't dating anymore Rumble...he broke up with me"
Rumble and Lightning looked surprised.
"What!? Why would he do that!? What's wrong with him!?" Rumble asked.
"I...sorta had an affair with Soarin", Rainbow said, somewhat reluctant to say it.
"An affair...wait you cheated on my brother?" Rumble asked.
Rainbow nodded, "Yeah, I did, I never meant for him to find out, I just wanted to know what it was like, I got curious"
"Wait...so does this mean you don't love my brother or..."
"I do love him, I just made a bad mistake, I told him I was sorry, but he still broke up with me." Rainbow said.
Rumble looked conflicted, on one hand he felt for his brother, but on the other he knows what Rainbow Dash feels, to wanna try out options.
"If my brother doesn't wanna date you, does that mean we can't be friends?"
Rainbow looked surprised, "Aren't you mad at me? I cheated on your brother, and then I got mad at him when we broke up."
"I am a little mad that you did that, but it sounds to me like you're really sorry, and that you should have gotten one more chance, if you want to I can talk to my brother and get this fixed, I hate to not see you anymore," Rumble said.
Rainbow looked a bit surprised but felt happy that Rumble at least cared for her still. She then hugged Rumble and kissed his cheek, "I love you Rumble, that can never change"
Rumble smiled and blushed, but they were soon interrupted.
"Oh you have GOT to be kidding me"
They turned and saw Spike, who looked like he was appaled.
"Seriously, you're ok with Rainbow cheating on your brother? Are you so into having this group of mares loving you that you'd put them before your brother!?"
"That's not what I did, now buzz off", Rumble said.
"Oh right, you just rut fillies and have your bodyguards protect you when you get busted"
Rainbow and Lightning glared at Spike.
"Don't start bothering Rumble Spike, I'm warning you", Rainbow said.
"Yeah, he's just that good with the fillies", Lightning said.
"Scootaloo seems to have regretted it, guess you're not that good," Spike said.
"Seriously, you're just jealous Spike, you don't have a mare to enjoy being with or have sex with, you know you can never get an attractive girl like Rarity, I bet I can get Rarity, hell I can probably get her and Applejack and do a 3 pony date, I'd rut both of them! Especially Applejack!"
"Now I see why you empathize with Rainbow, sex is nothing but a game to you, just to toy with emotions", Spike said.
Rainbow looked annoyed, "Hey Spike, you seen Rarity last night though? Oh right, you couldn't, because she was busy dating Applejack!"
Spike growled a bit, which Rumble noticed., "That hit a nerve."
Spike punched a wall, "Doesn't matter, I'm happy for Rarity anyway. Besides if I cared only about that stuff then I'd get any of these Crystal mares. Difference is that I'm not like you Rumble, I control my urges. When a dragon can control his urges better than a pony, that's saying something, seems like you're just weak Rumble."
"Oh please Spike, I know I'm physically stronger than you. I bet I can beat you up like I beat up Diamond Tiara," Rumble boasted.
Spike simply grabbed a Jewel and held it to Rumble's face before biting it, "Rumble, do you know what I am eating? That's right, a diamond, The hardest non-magical rock there is. Can you imagine what my teeth can do to a normal pony, especially one your size? If we ever fought, I'd finish it instantly with a bite, and even if you kept your distance by flying, I'd blast you from a distance. Did you see what I did with an ice block the size of a mountain at the Equestria games? Imagine all that fire aimed at you, bet that would hurt. The only reason I don't get even on you for all your mockery and bragging is because, unlike you, I actually face the consequences of my actions, instead of hiding behind a 'cute face' and your bodyguards, cause face it, that's all you do. You're nothing but a coward Rumble, a disgrace to your friends and family, your brother would be ashamed to be related to you."
Rumble looked outraged, he really hated Spike right now, "Why you..."
"And speaking of Diamond Tiara, she too went around acting like she was the cutest little foal, and constantly got away with consequences, though instead of throwing around bits like she does, you just flaunt your looks. So congratulations, you're like Diamond Tiara, except you're a colt...and I use that term VERY loosely, I don't care how many mares you get, you still have a filly face."
Rumble then instantly punched Spike really hard, hurting his hoof a little in the process.
"Way to go kid!" Lightning shouted.
Spike wiped his face, "Yeah, nice shot, now it's my turn", Spike then punched Rumble to the floor.
Lightning was outraged and tackled Spike and started pummeling him, "Still wanna hurt my friend you arrogant little-" Spike blocked a punch and kicked Lightning Dust away.
Rainbow got in Spike's face, "Cut it out Spike! This isn't cool!"
"Says the cheater"
Rainbow shoved Spike, "What did you say to me!?"
Spike shoved back, "You heard me."
Rainbow punched Spike for that, he punched back hard.
Lightning, Rainbow and Rumble all stood by each other, ready to fight some more.
Spike readied himself for a fight. "You know once Twilight finds out about this *points to Rumble* you're definitely gonna face consequences *points to Lightning* you'll never be able to compete again *points to Rainbow* and you'll definitely never get Thunderlane back and you might lose your Element of Harmony status. Twilight has considered replacing me with you once before, and I think this time I'll take her up on that offer.:
Rainbow glared at Spike, "Get him!"
The 3 Pegasi flew at Spike and tackled him and a major fight broke out across the halls.
Spike surprisingly handled himself pretty well despite being outnumbered.
They fought past Flitter, who was comforting Fluttershy.
"Wait, was that Spike fighting Rainbow, Lightning and Rumble?" Flitter asked.
They fought past Cloudchaser still attempting to flirt with Braeburn.
"What the fuck!? Is Spike fighting my friends & Lightning Dust?" Cloudchaser asked.
They fought past Coco, Vinyl and Octavia while they were chatting.
"Awesome, a fight! 5 bits on Rainbow Dash!" Vinyl said.
"Oh shut up Vinyl", Octavia said.
They fought and broke the door to Pinkie Pie's room, who was lying stomach first on the bed while Cheese was eating ice cream, whipped cream and chocolate fudge out of Pinkie's rump.
Pinkie & Cheese blushed as they looked out the door.
"This is awkward", Pinkie said.
"Yeah...", Cheese said, before resuming what he was doing.
They also fought past Derpy, who was being tended to by the fillies.
"Holy shit, a fight's breaking out!" Babs said.
"Great, more fighting", Derpy said sarcastically.
They fought past Trixie.
"Dammit Lightning! Why do you feel the need to fight!" she decided to pursue them.
They eventually fought and landed outside the hotel room, Spike had a few bruises but due to his dragon traits, was able to leave various scratches and burns on the 3 pegusai.
"How are you this good!? Where was this when we needed you!?" Rainbow asked.
"Not my fault I need lots of rest, I am a 'Baby Dragon' after all", Spike said.
"You're older than Rumble & The Crusaders, and they have more energy than you!" Rainbow shouted.
"Then maybe they can satisfy your horny needs", Spike said.
Rainbow pinned Spike to the ground, "Smart mouth dragon!" she started punching him a few times, luckily Spike had tough skin and the scales helped.
While she was punching she felt some magic grab her hoof, "Hey who's grabbing me!?" she turned to see an angry Twilight with her horn glowing.
"RAINBOW DASH!"
Applejack and Rarity also stood at each side of Twilight, Thundelane also standing there, very angry at the Pegasi as well.
Rainbow, Lightning and Rumble stood together and faced off against Twilight & company.
"How DARE you hurt my little Spikey-Wikey!" Rarity shouted.
"Your little 'Spikey-Wikey' left us with scratches and burn marks!" Lightning shouted.
"Lightning Dust, what have I told you about fighting!? And Rainbow, how dare you start a fight, you're already in hot water for how you acted with Thunderlane, and Rumble, I am VERY disappointed in you, you should know better!" Twilight said.
At that moment, all the ponies ran outside to see the commotion, including Soarin.
Even Cheese and Pinkie ran outside, still somewhat sticky from the sweets.
"Looks like we drew quite a crowd", Spike said.
Flitter and Cloudchaser approached Rumble with an angry look on their face.
"Hello my two favorite and wonderful foalsitters, how are you this fine day?" Rumble nervously asked.
"Cut the crap Rumble, you're busted", Cloudchaser said.
"But it wasn't my fault! It was Spike! He started the fight!" Rumble said.
"I'm pretty sure whoever throws the first punch starts the fight, which is what you did", Spike said.
"Oh shut up!" Rumble shouted.
"Rumble!" Cloudchaser shouted, making him nervous again.
"Hey in all fairness, Spike did get in Rumble's face", Rainbow said.
"Rainbow, don't talk, I know what you did to Thunderlane, how dare you cheat on him!" Flitter said.
That bit of news caused a lot of shock to the ponies who didn't know yet, including Cloudchaser, who was very upset to hear that.
"It was an accident! I said I was sorry!" Rainbow said.
"You really think 'sorry' is gonna make everything better!?" Flitter angrily asked.
Cloudchaser looked to Thunderlane, "Is this true!? She cheated on you!?"
Thunderlane nodded, "Yeah, with Soarin"
The ponies in the area turned to Soarin, glaring angrily at him.
"Listen, Thunderlane, dude, it was my fault that happened, I had a thing for Dash, she pitied me and just gave me what I really wanted, she was only trying to help," Soarin said.
"I can get you liked my marefriend, but that's never an excuse, Rainbow shouldn't have did that, and you really needed to back off, I blame both of you!" Thunderlane shouted.
Rumble cleared his throat to get attention, "Thunderlane, I know you're mad but Rainbow Dash said she's sorry, she was even crying a bit, she still loves you and I was really hoping you two would get married someday and she can be my sister-in-law, don't throw that away over one mistake"
Thunderlane sighed, "It's not just that little bro, Rainbow is too sex driven lately. I could have let it slide if she was only like that with me, but the fact that she's so willing to have sex with some other guy just because she pitied him is still bad, suppose this happened again after we had gotten married. She's a very attractive mare so that could happen often if a guy wanted her...honestly suppose she decided to have sex with you one day?"
"Hey I'd be cool with that", Rumble said.
"Figures, considering you had sex with all the fillies this past week", Spike said, causing Rumble to growl.
"You fucking big mouth when I-"
"Rumble!" Cloudchaser pulled him back and angrily looked to his face, "Knock that off now!"
"Hey you're no different CC, you yelled at Twilight like this! It's your fault!" Rumble shouted.
"Rumble don't address Cloudchaser like that!" Thunderlane shouted.
"Don't tell me what to do!" Rumble shouted back.
"ENOUGH!" Twilight yelled, causing everyone to be silent, then turned to the fillies, "What's this about Rumble having sex with you girls?"
The fillies were hesitant to answer, except Babs, "For starters, that kid's pretty damn amazing in bed, and we all enjoyed it so no need to get angry with him"
Sweetie then spoke, "Yeah, he asked us or some of us asked him, so no harm, no foul right? We all were curious, none of us were his marefriend, now we have experience"
Scootaloo looked to the side, "To be fair...it wasn't the most pleasurable thing for me, I did it just for doing it...any I pitied him a little."
Twilight angrily approached Rumble, "You have NO idea how furious I am at you right now!"
Rumble cowered a little before Twilight, she looked so intimidating.
Lightning approached Twilight with pleading eyes, "Go easy on the kid! It's my fault, I taught him this stuff! He didn't know any better. He's only a kid, just another horny teen, we all were once!"
"So, you taught him this stuff?" Twilight asked.
"Yeah, I gave him some private lessons"
Twilight seemed to remember the first night there, she had entered their room shortly after Rumble left, that's when she and Trixie engaged in sexual activity, Twilight put the pieces together.
"So that's why Trixie was the way she was that day...you were both teaching him this stuff! How stupid are you!? What did you teach him anyway!?"
Lightning grew nervous, as did Trixie.
"Wait...it's mostly my fault, don't drag Trixie down! I mean come on Twilight, we all had fun", she spoke low, "I let you do my marefriend, you owe me one."
Twilight spoke aloud, "I acknowledge what I did with Trixie, not a proud moment but I can't overlook something like this"
Lightning started growing desperate, "If you tell anyone, suppose they found out what you, me and Trixie did!"
"Yes, I know I engaged in a 3 way with you girls, I won't deny that, I also won't let you use that against me. I'm guessing that's a reason why you let me do that, so you'd have something over me?"
"Well not at first, I just felt like I was in the mood for a 3 way"
"You and Trixie are gonna get it soon! So are you Rumble! And Rainbow, I got something for you too!"
"Come on I said I was sorry!" Rainbow shouted.
Now it's Soarin's turn to talk to Twilight, "Hey come on, she made a mistake! It's the hotel, it's enchanted or something! It makes us crazy!"
"It's not meant to make you crazy", they heard Cadance say, she had just arrived, "It's meant to bring out your love for another pony"
"Cadance? What are you doing here?" Twilight asked.
"I heard a big scuffle, is everypony ok?" Cadance asked.
"Not exactly Cadance, but I think you'd better explain what you meant by enchanted to them", Twilight said.
Cadance nodded, "I put a spell on this hotel-"
"Hey, that rhymed! Pinkie said, then she and Cheese laughed a moment before both had their mouths zipped shut by Twilight.
"Go on Cadance"
"The spell I put was suppose to bring out your love and friendship for another pony, it seemed to work, most of you seemed happy, though something obviously went wrong here," Cadance said.
"A spell? That's...that's great! I'm in the clear then!" Rainbow said.
"How so?" Twilight asked.
"A spell made me cheat on Thunderlane! Not me, so I'm clear! This is great, thanks Cadance!"
Rarity looked sad, "Wait, a spell? So Applejack doesn't really love me back?"
"That explains why I felt so horny with the fillies, does this drop my charges?" Rumble asked.
"Now Trixie sees why Lightning was so obsessed with her", Trixie said.
"Actually...my spell brought OUT the love, not inserted love. If there was no love to begin with, my spell would not work. I wasn't gonna make you all love each other, I just wanted to bring out your hidden feelings...wait Rainbow you cheated on your coltfriend!? Rumble you had sex with those fillies!? Rarity you love Applejack!? And Trixie and Lighting Dust...wait I think I knew that already"
"Not to mention Octy was a real animal last night as well", Vinyl said.
"Dammit Vinyl!" Octavia shouted and whacked her head.
"I love it when you get rough", Vinyl said.
"Anyway...what happened at the hotel!?" Cadance asked.
"Your spell probably brought out hidden feelings Rainbow had for Soarin, which means Rainbow's sex wasn't just in the moment, she really wanted it, she had feelings for Soarin", Twilight said.
That hit Thunderlane hard again, it was bad enough she cheated on him, but the fact that she loved another Stallion started eating away at him.
"I'm definitely glad I broke up with Rainbow Dash now, I don't want to date a mare that loved another stallion", Thunderlane said, causing more heartbreak for Rainbow Dash.
"Wait, does that mean Applejack DOES like me?" Rarity asked.
"I would think so, do you like Rarity Appplejack?" Cadance asked.
"Truth be told, I did feel weird yesterday...and ah have doubts if ah do like Rarity or if it was just hormones", Applejack turned to Rarity, "So ah guess ah owe you another date, back home, though ah have a good feeling about it"
Rarity sighed in relief and smiled at Applejack.
"But Scootaloo liked me! Shouldn't the spell had made it love!? She said she didn't enjoy it much," Rumble said.
"Actually...I did feel something strange after he started rutting me, probably since I still liked him as a friend at least, so the spell had some affect", Scootaloo said.
"Oh my...this is terrible, I never meant for any of this to happen! I just wanted to make you all friends again! Not make things worse!" Cadance said.
"Sometimes things just don't go well, at least you had good intentions in mind", Twilight said.
"I feel just awful...I'm so sorry I put you all through this"
Thunderlane approached her, "Don't be...maybe it's good this happened, I know now that my relationship with Rainbow wasn't gonna work out, you got my heartbreak out the way."
Rarity approached her, "You helped me out with Applejack too."
Pinkie approached her, "And me and Cheese!"
Twilight spoke up, "Things just happen Cadance, right now we have a lot of priorities to straighten out"
Cadance nodded, "Right...well good luck with your issues here, I'll leave you all to your agendas", she flew away.
While some ponies went inside, other dealt with Rumble, Lightning and Rainbow.
Trixie approached Twilight, "Just out of curiosity, since the spell brought out hidden feelings...did you like Trixie?"
"I will admit, I was curious, and I figured you could make a good marefriend for me...but as of earlier today, I think I'm more interested in somepony else. Besides you and Lightning have something special, also from what I've experienced, she's a lot better than me"
Trixie nodded, "Right, I'm just glad I got it out of my system, you were great, but truth be told, I kinda like Lightning's style a bit more, and I do truly love her"
Twilight nodded as Trixie left, then Thunderlane approached her, "So...this somepony else..."
Twilight grinned, "Somepony's interested..."
"Cadance said her spell released hidden feelings, and you did admit to liking me, and since I had sex with you, I guess I like you too...weird way to start a relationship," Thunderlane said.
"I think we should just start over," Twilight said.
Thunderlane nodded, "I'd love to...but one question...you have NO attraction to anypony else right?"
Twilight shook her head, "No"
"Not even Trixie?"
Twilight shook her head, "Not even Trixie"
"Damn...I was hoping to have a marefriend that's into other mares." Twilight glared at him a moment. "What? I don't mind sharing you with another mare, as long as I can join in." Twilight bopped Thunderlane on the head. "Sorry, couldn't resist, I just wanna be the only stallion, I ain't sharing you with another."
"You won't, truth be told before now, I only wanted the experience, after I got it with Trixie my urges faded, until I got to you. Except the difference is I still like you and I actually wnat a relationship with you", she hugged him, "And only you"
Thunderlane hugged back, "If you do have one, you don't want me for only sex right?"
"Actually I just want someone to be there, talk to, share some feelings, you don't mind that stuff right?" Twilight asked.
"Sounds a little easier than dating Rainbow, but if it's ok with you, I just want to call this dating before we use any titles," Thunderlane said.
"Right, and if it's not working out, I promise I will let you know and never go behind your back," Twilight reassured.
"Same here," Thunderlane said.
The two then shared a kiss, though Rainbow had caught that where she's from, causing more heartbreak, she's officially lost Thunderlane, Rumble also noticed, very bummed that Twilight is probably gonna be his brother's marefriend.
Trixie had approached Lightning, "By the way, thanks for trying not to get me in hot water with you"
"I told you I love you, and only you, you're the only one who could love me after all," Lightning said.
Trixie nuzzled against Lightning, who nuzzled back.
The day passed by, hotel damages were fixed, Twilight decided that in light of the hotel being enchanted, she was gonna go easy on the ponies, Rainbow was still her friend after all and she knows she's going through her own troubles.
She also valued Lighting's determination to help Trixie, showing that Lightning's love for Trixie could be her greatest chance at redemption.
Rumble, she knew it would be tough, she was gonna date his brother, but she knew he wasn't bad, just misguided and had some bad influences. Plus Rumble honestly didn't know any better, she would use her position not only as a princess, but as his brother's soon to be marefriend to help him.
The next day Rainbow was walking with Trixie and Lightning Dust to find Thunderlane talking with Rarity & Applejack.
"Hey Thunderlane?" Rainbow said.
Applejack and Rarity glared at her, but Thunderlane gestered for them to stand down, "I got this"
Trixie approached the mares, "Let's give them some privacy, I promise nothing will happen"
The mares all left Rainbow and Thunderlane to themselves.
Rainbow spoke first, "I'm really sorry for what I did to you, cheating on you and then threatening you, I don't know what came over me"
"What's done is done, not happy about it but I'm not gonna hold any grudges, I wish I knew you had a thing for Soarin though...any reason you didn't tell me? We could have ended this a lot nicer"
"I didn't want to lose you, I like you too, I just sorta liked Soarin, your brother likes several fillies so..."
"The difference is that he is trying to find one to be in a relationship with, and he made that very clear. He doesn't want to hurt any of them...though that didn't go well. You were in a relationship, you could have told me you wanted a break and I could have given you a break, I get you have urges, sometimes it happens to ponies, but if you'rte in a relationship, you have to control those urges, I controlled a lot of urges because I loved you, now that's gone"
Rainbow sighed, "Ok I get it, I screwed up, I get why you broke up with me, I deserved it. I just want to make peace with you before I leave."
"Leave? where to?" Thunderlane asked.
"I'm gonna be leaving with Soarin, I'm gonna be joining The Wonderbolts soon," Rainbow said.
Thunderlane should have been surprised, but he wasn't, he figured Soarin would swoop in now that Rainbow Dash was free, "Fine by me"
"But I promise, I'll get you all in there, I did promise you, and deep down...I still want you to at least be my friend," Rainbow said.
Thunderlane nodded, "Sure, that's cool with me, I hope we can be friends like we used to...I still think you're a great flyer, and I do thank you for months of happiness, and helping me find great friends, and being there for my brother, and for being my friend"
Rainbow teared up a bit, "Thanks", she proceeded to hug him, "I'm so sorry"
Thunderlane hugged back, "You're forgiven"
Rainbow broke away, Thunderlane rubbed her mane, "Maybe this is good for us, see other ponies, decide who we truly love, who knows, maybe we can get back together someday."
Rainbow smiled at that, "Can I get one last kiss good-bye?"
Thunderlane nodded and gave Rainbow a genuine loving kiss. He still had some feelings for her, but he couldn't just take her back after everything. Plus he himself now found himself possibly liking another mare.
Rainbow teared up, she wanted this to last, but she had no one to blame but herself.
After breaking the kiss, Thunderlane smiled, "See you around"
Rainbow nodded, "You too"
Elsewhere Soarin had just apologized to Fluttershy.
"I'm sorry if this upsets you Fluttershy", Soarin said.
"It's fine, I guess it was just a silly crush", Fluttershy said.
Soarin nuzzled against her, "I'm flattered though, but I guess I just really liked Rainbow, besides you're such a nice girl, very pretty, you'll find somepony."
Fluttershy nodded, "I hope so"
Soarin hugged her, which she returned.
"Please take care of Rainbow Dash," Fluttershy said.
"I will, visit any time you'd like," Soarin encouraged.
Fluttershy nodded, "I will."
Meanwhile with Rumble, he looked very upset, everything he did started sinking it, he's been a horrible colt, he doesn't deserve to be loved.
Apple Bloom had noticed him and sat next to him, "Rumble, you ok?"
He shook his head, "I'm a bad pony Apple Bloom, I'm nothing more than a bully, I was mean to Derpy, I disrespected my foalsitter and my brother."
Apple Bloom hugged him, "Ah don't think you're bad, you just didn't know any better"
"Doesn't matter, all the ponies probably hate me, I bet this town hates me for hitting Spike...even if I still don't like him."
Apple Bloom nuzzled him a bit, "Calm yourself Rumble."
"Why are you being nice to me anyway? I'm not worth the attention, I don't deserve any," Rumble said.
Another filly arrived, "Quit beating yourself up, save some for me."
They turned to see Scootaloo.
"What are you doing here?" Rumble asked.
"Somehow I figured you'd be a wreck after everything happened, I just wanted to see for myself, kinda pathetic honestly," Scootaloo said.
Rumble approached Scootaloo and hugged her, "I'm so sorry, I didn't know you didn't like it, I thought you would."
Scootaloo sighed loudly, "Yeah, yeah, I know you are, doesn't matter. It wasn't that bad, nothing special but still, I'm not happy having done any of that, so don't go around tell anypony about it."
Rumble nodded, "Right, I won't."
Scootaloo nodded and walked off, "I still like you though, so don't worry."
"Well, things seem to be getting better right?" Apple Bloom asked.
"I guess...still, things just went bad this week, my brother and Rainbow broke up, Lightning got in trouble, and all the ponies hate me"
Apple Bloom nuzzled against Rumble, Rumble nuzzled her back.
"For the record...I felt a stronger attraction to you this week," Rumble said.
Apple Bloom blushed, "I felt it too"
Rumble kissed her cheek and continued to nuzzle.
Soon came time for everyone to go home, once they got back to Ponyville, things happened.
Rumble had gotten into a lot of trouble, and was warned not to go with his urges anymore unless it was handled well. He's still fortunate no filly was in their heat but he still can't go around and do what he did.
Babs had to go back to Manehatten once her family found out what she did. She too said her good-byes, and left dejectedly, knowing she'd be in trouble once she got home.
When Dinky's family found out, she also got in trouble for doing such things, and Derpy was nearly fired for allowing it. But thanks to Twilight talking to Amethyst Star and Rumble himself explaining that he was warned and simply ignored her, Derpy simply had her services suspended. Derpy was upset but was relieved she was still able to be with Dinky after a good amount of time.
Rumble had tearfully apologized to Derpy for disrespecting her, Derpy in her usual cheery fashion had forgiven Rumble since he at least took part in making things right. Plus she knows he's going through a phase that any stallion goes through.
Sweetie had also gotten in trouble with her parents, Apple Bloom got busted by Granny Smith.
Once Diamond Tiara found out, she wanted to taunt them about it, until Discord had arrived to give her fair warning.
"If you though I was bad before...you haven't seen anything yet", his voice and evil smile sent chills down Diamond's spine.
There were some positives.
Rarity and Applejack had started dating, though didn't go too fast like at the inn and simply started off properly, Cloudchaser had finally gotten Braeburn to give her a date and Pinkie had decided to travel with Cheese Sandwich for a bit.
Twilight and Thunderlane also started dating, while Thunderlane was a bit heart-broken over what happened, Twilight made sure to be a good mare for him, and used her position to be a more positive influence on Rumble.
Flitter had comforted Fluttershy due to the Soarin thing. Flitter also had a thing for Soarin, but knew Fluttershy liked him a lot, not to mention Fluttershy also missed Rainbow Dash, though since Dash left, Flitter has been a lot more closer to Fluttershy, visiting her very often.
Rainbow Dash had also started dating Soarin, even moving in with him until while she trained for The Wonderbolts.
Months had passed, Thunderlane and Twilight were sitting together in the park.
"How has Rumble been lately?" Twilight asked.
"He's doing good, he's going back to being his usual cheerful self, though still harbors a lot of regret", Thunderlane replied.
"He's too young to be dealing with this, I hope that we can get him straightened out again"
"I hope so"
Twilight kissed his cheek, "I'll be there for you both"
Thunderlane nodded, "Thanks"
The two sat back, things have changed yet again, they hoped that they could fix things.
However the Harmony is out of balance, any great evil can come in and cause trouble, when that would happen was only a matter of time.
Author's Note
And that's the end, hopefully it was decent.
