W.O.N.D.E.R.B.O.L.T.S

Well, here's my second story. I'm hoping you all like it, as that acronym was hard to make. -FlutterShay

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The sun rose above the hills, acting as a natural alarm of sorts for the citizens of Ponyville. Fillies were poked out of bed to go to school, as their parents prepared for work. Mail was sent, pastries delivered, reports made, and produce sold, all before the sun reached its peak in the sky.

Yet, through all the commotion, one pony was still in bed. Rainbow Dash lay under the cloud covers in her cloud bed, shielding out all sunlight. The cyan pegasus kept her eyes shut, trying her hardest to rejoin her friends in her dream where they all played in a meadow.

Her attempts were futile though, and her eyes snapped open at the sound of mail going through the mail slot. She climbed out of bed and wandered down the hall of her cloud castle and sifting through the mail. "Junk, junk, junk, Wonderbolts Monthly!" Discarding the rest, she flew over to the couch and sat down.

Wonderbolts Monthly was a magazine all about the Wonderbolts. Interviews, articles, flying tips, and upcoming shows. One show in particular caught her eye.

Next week: Wonderbolts visit Ponyville in a two day event! Bring the whole family!
Day one: air show over Ponyville
Day two: illustrious air spectacular at pony stadium!

"Yes!" She shouted. This was her chance to see the Wonderbolts again and really prove to them what she's worth! But...with so many ponies, how was she supposed to get some alone time? Rainbow Dash thought about this, but couldn't come up with a suitable answer. She thought long and hard, but to no avail. "I'd better ask Twilight." She thought, then she rushed off to the purple unicorn's home.

***

In a little while, she knocked on the door of the library, one of her closest friends opening it a moment later. "Oh, hi Rainbow Dash, what can I do for you?"

"Twilight, have you heard about the Wonderbolts coming to town?" She asked, stepping inside.

"I was going to tell you today, but the princess sent me tickets for all of us! Was that what you were going to ask?"

The cyan mare could hardly contain her joy. "I was just wondering, what do you think I should do to make them notice me?"

Twilight had heard this question several times over. "Well, like I've said before, just be yourself. They'll probably come and say hello, given that you've saved their lives once or twice. At that point, just tell them your desire to join. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have some reshelving to return to."

Rainbow Dash had tried to do that before, but she would always forget what to say in their presence. Before she could argue however, she was already being pushed out the door by Twilight Sparkle. "Just try your best." She said. "You'll be fine."

The week passed, and Rainbow Dash counted down the days until her idols would come to her hometown. Seven...six...five...four...three...two...one... With a day left, Dash could hardly wait. She was outside all day, practicing tricks that she could possibly show to the Wonderbolts, while formulating plans on how to actually get them to watch.

On the first day of their stay, ponies gathered around city hall, waiting for the Wonderbolts to arrive, and the mayor to introduce them. Suddenly, over the treetops they came. Starting as specks but getting closer in a corkscrew pattern. Something caught Dash's eye. On the opposite side, a scraggly pegasus was flying in, a cart strapped to them. An idea crossed her mind.

She was guilty about leaving the show, but the rainbow maned mare took flight, stealthily sneaking behind the flying colt and his cart. It was filled with suitcases, bags, and a large box labeled 'tent'. Checking to see if anyone (especially the stallion) was watching, she slowly eased the tent over the edge of the cart and watched it drop into the everfree forest. The stallion was apparently too exhausted to notice the weight difference, so she zipped straight down, skimmed the top of the Everfree, and rejoined the crowd right as the mayor finished speaking.

***

"What do you mean you lost the tent!?" Spitfire yelled. It had been a long day of performing, and she had been ready to sleep...if the tent had actually been there.

"Miss Spitfire, I don't know how it disappeared! The cart would've had to turn sideways for that to fall out." The stallion cowered.

"Great. Just great." She muttered. "No matter what, the tent is still gone. Where will we sleep now?"

"You could stay at my place!" A voice called behind them, causing the stallion to jump several feet into the air. "I have a home big enough for all of you!"

"Oh, hi Rainbow Dash!" Spitfire said, turning to look at her. "That's great news! But, big enough for twelve ponies?"

"Well, I don't have enough beds, but you must have sleeping bags or something and I have enough floor space."

Spitfire grinned. "That's great, Rainbow. Just lead us there. Barley!" She called to the stallion. "Bring the rest of our things!"

Several minutes later, the Wonderbolts were getting accommodated in the mare's home. "Thanks for this. We owe you one." Soarin' said as he rolled out a sleeping bag.

Due to their schedule, the Wonderbolts didn't have time to chat. They all climbed into their sleeping bags and were asleep by 9:00. Sharp.

Rainbow Dash couldn't believe it! The Wonderbolts were in HER house! She couldn't believe her plan had worked. She wandered around her house, barely containing her excitement. Then, under a table, she saw a piece of paper. "Huh." She thought to herself. "One of the Wonderbolts must've dropped this."

She picked up the light blue brochure, and read the cover. She gasped as she read:

Winged
Order of
National
Defense by
Equestria's
Royalty
Banishing
Otherworldly
Lingering
Threats to
Society