Chapter eight

Taking care of a Pegasus pony turned out to be quite the experience. Fluttershy's medicine had cured the pony really fast. Now it was difficult to keep her quiet and out of sight.
Sunset Shimmer now had a full-time job.

"Rainbow Dash, stop it! How many times do I have to tell you not to-!" She was interrupted when her friends came into the tent. "Phew it's just you guys.."

"Sunset, what in the hay is goin on?" Applejack asked sternly.

"Urgh.. Dash won't leave my bed the way it is." The girl answered angrily as she pointed to the pony on the bed, which had the blankets over the pillows. It reminded of a nest.

"Hey! It's not my fault! You won't let me go outside and nap on a cloud!" The pony flew up and argued.

"Because they could see you!" The two were now face to face as they bickered back and forth.

"Really. They are used to you guys growing wings and moving things without touching them. I don't think they would be surprised anymore." Dash deadpanned.

"And what if you drift away on it? You don't know this world. What if you get lost?"

Dash grew silent.

"She has a point, there." Twilight added.

"Fine." Dash groaned and landed on the bed again.

Sunset turned back to her friends. "So, what's up?"

"We are going for a swim in the lake. You coming?" Pinkie asked.

"I don't know.." Sunset shot Pony Dash a worried glance, then looked back at her friends. "What if she needs me? Or gets in trouble? I can't just leave her alone.."

"Seriously? I can take care of myself just fine. Go with your friends, Sunset. I'll be fine." The Pegasus on the bed said.

"Are you sure?" Sunset asked as they all turned to the pony, who nodded in response. "You promise to behave yourself?"

Dash just rolled her eyes at that. "Yeah yeah, I'll be a good little pony. You worry too much."

Her friends giggled at Sunset being overly protective.

"Just making sure." Sunset said and grabbed her swimsuit before leaving with her friends.

Dash stretched herself on the bed and curled up in her pillow and blanket nest. Closing her eyes, she finally found some peace and quiet.

"Finally alone.." she mumbled.

"Hi there." Spike said as he jumped on the bed. Dash opened one eye, shut it again and groaned in annoyance as response. Spike didn't seem to get the message. He climbed in the nest and cuddled up to the Pegasus. Dash just sighed and waited for slumber to take over.

Dash awoke to a feeling she knew all too well. First she tried to ignore it, but it wouldn't go away.

"Horse apples..." she mumbled in annoyance.

"What's wrong?" She jumped for a second before remembering that Spike right was next to her.

"What time is it?"

"How should I know? I'm a dog."

Looking around anxiously, Dash got up and jumped down from the bed. She carefully looked outside and lucky for her, the coast is clear.

"Where are you going?" Spike asked from the bed.

"Outside."

"But Sunset said you have to stay here."

"Spike, I'm a grown pony. I know what I can do and what not." Dash argued and went outside.

"Hey! Wait for me!" Spike called after her and followed her outside.

"Spike! Urgh! Go back inside."

"Nope! Not without you!" Spike ran in front of her, stopping the pony. "I have to make sure that you're save."

"Uh-huh. Did Twilight tell you that?" Dash looked unamused.

"No, Sunset."

"Fine. Whoever told you to watch me, you stay here and I'll be right back." The Pegasus said and passed the purple dog.

"Dash, wait!" He ran after her again.

"SPIKE LEAVE ME ALONE!!!" This time he stopped and did what he was told. He sadly went back to the tent.

"Finally!" Dash sighed. She would rather be alone for what she was about to do. She sat down behind a bush and...

"Gotcha!"

...got pulled up by some stranger.

"Hey! Put me down!"

"Cool!" A second voice said.

"It's sooooo cuuuteee!" A third high voice squeaked.

Dash only glared at the air. She had a really gross idea on how to get out of this one...

Sunset and Twilight made their way back to their tent as Applebloom, Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle came running towards them. They were screaming and each of them had wet clothes as if something had sprayed on them.

"What happened to you?"

"P-P-Pony!!!!" They stuttered out before running to their sisters.

Sunset and Twilight exchanged a knowing and worried glance and ran to their tent.

Author's Note

I really have to watch the movie again. I'm not sure if the cmc were at the camp
Oh whatever, Alternate Universe for the win