Romance Is Magic

Rainbow Dash gulped down water as she wiped perspiration from her forehead. She, along with three other Wonderbolt reserves, had just finishes flying forty laps straight, and she was exhausted. All she wanted to do was go home and unwind with a great Daring Do book.

But as Rainbow Dash trotted outside, she heard a voice call to her. "HEY! Rainbow Dash! Wait up!"

Turning around, she was surprised to see Soarin fly up to match her pace." Oh, hey Soarin, what's up?"

"Me and my brother were going to go out tonight, but he has the feather flu, so, wanna come instead?"

Rainbow Dash made a face. Sounds WAY to much like a date to me, she thought. Despite the fact that she had agreed to Rarity's idea, Rainbow wasn't sure she was into that kind of mushy gushy stuff.

Seeing the indecision on Rainbows face, Soarin added. "We'll be watching professional athletes train for the World Championship."

Rainbow Dash's eyes lit up."Why didn’t you say so! It's a date!" Soarin visibly perked up at this, and Rainbow smiled back."When are we going?"

Soarin looked at Celestia's sun. "We're actually late, so, RACE Ya!" He took off, with a laughing Rainbow Dash on his tail.

* * * * *

Even though she hated to call it that, Rainbow Dash had to admit it; the date was fun. They watched all the teams practice, they decided to use the track to race each other. "If I hadn't been slowed down by that cloud, I Totally would of have won" Rainbow complained as Soarin flew her home.

" Weren’t you taught how to destroy clouds without losing speed at The Academy?" Soarin asked.

Rainbow snorted " What are you, my teacher?" She challenged as she walked up to her door."Anyways, thanks for tonight, I had fun" she scratched the back of her head as she said it.

Soarin smiled. "Thanks,me too." Suddenly Rainbow Dash was aware of how close they were, they were almost muzzle to muzzle. Soarin began to lean in, and Rainbow closed her eyes, her heart racing.

"Soarin! Don’t you remember the rules?!" A voice interrupted. Spitfire stood there, with a very angry expression on her face.

"What rules?" Rainbow demanded, mad that The Wonderbolt had spoiled the moment.

"If a Wonderbolt star is going to date a Wonderbolt's reserve, the reserve must prove him, or herself worthy to be so" Spitfire said it like she was talking to a foal.

"What!?" Rainbow shrilled. "What kind of rule is that?" Her voice raised two octaves from sheer disbelief.

The leader of The Wonderbolts sighed. "I know, it's a dumb rule, but, none the less, t's a rule."

"So . . . how do I prove myself worthy?" Rainbow Dash asked, eager.

Maybe I'll have to do a Sonic Rainboom, or fight a hydra or..... " You shall compete in a one-on-one competition against the last reserve who proved herself worthy in a test of speed, strength and agility" she paused for a bit. "Any questions?"

"Uh, just one. Who am I up against?"

Rainbow Dash wasn't to worried, whoever it was, she could take them. Spitfire lifted an eyebrow "that would be me." She said.

Rainbow's eyes widened. "Really? You have a coltfriend?"

Spitfire frowned. "No, I have a fillyfriend" she corrected.

"Huh" Rainbow Dash processed that. "So if I win, I can date Soarin?"

"Yep" Spitfire said, flying away. She called over her shoulder. "See you in three days, newbie!"

Soarin turned to Rainbow Dash. "Don't worry, you now have three days to prepare" he comforted. "And your still the only mare to do the Sonic Rainboom, remember?"

Rainbow Dash spread her wings determinedly. "Lets do this." She declared,punching the air.

"Uh, Rainbow? I think it's a bit late to train" Soarin pointed out.

Rainbow Dash blushed, and walked inside her house, closing the door after her. After about two seconds, she flung the door open again, grabbed Soarin and pulled him inside to her bedroom.