The Broken Element of Loyalty

Rainbow Dash didn't say a word. The crowd shuffled uneasily, all whispering about how they didn't need Rainbow anymore for the weather and storms. The Pegasus flew into the sky without a word. She had enough of Mare Do Well, or Twilight in other words. Still, she could give the other ponies a chance. Rainbow did promise them. First though, she was going to need to fly off some of her anger. Rainbow flew between clouds and did a few barrel spins. Not wanting to spend too much time on flying, for once in her life, she landed on the doorstep of Fluttershy's cottage. She gulped when she raised a hoof to knock on her door.

She knocked, "Fluttershy? Are you in there?"

The door creaked open, "Rainbow! What are you doing here?"

Rainbow looked at the unicorn, "I was looking for Fluttershy. Twilight, where is she?"

A voice whispered, "I'm right here Rainbow. You can come in, if you have time." Rainbow opened the door and saw that all of her 'friends' were in there.

Applejack asked, "Care for some cider?" Rainbow, always eager for cider, took a mug and drank it quickly. Applejack refilled it as she sat down on Fluttershy's couch.

Pinkie Pie said, "We were just planning your super duper party! I can't wait to see you when you see all the delicious pies I'm going to bake just for you. I know how much you love pies!" Rainbow nearly gagged when she heard that but decided to keep a straight face.

Twilight nodded, "We all have presents for you." The 5 ponies eagerly pushed their presents forwards and waited for Rainbow to open them.

Pinkie said, "Pick me! Pick me!" Not wanting to anger the pink pony, Rainbow Dash opened the present only to see... A book. It seemed more like what Twilight would pick.

Twilight smiled, "I hope you like it. The girls and I went through a book store and randomly chose books without looking through them. Maybe you'll learn something new inside of it. Let me open the other presents for you." She pointed her horn at the presents and they all magically opened to reveal books.

Rainbow rolled her eyes, "Only eggheads read books."

Twilight sighed, "I hope you'll change your mind when you read the books. I mean, books are really enjoyable and you should give it a shot." Not wanting to argue any longer, Rainbow put the books in her bag. She sighed once more.

Rarity asked, "What's wrong?"

Rainbow finally admitted, "I don't have a place to stay. Somepony took my house away. It makes doesn't make sense since I paid rent."

Fluttershy whispered, "You can stay at my place if you want." Spending a day with Angel sounded awful.

Rarity said, "Or mine if you wish, darling." Being measured and trying on dresses were going to be a nightmare.

Twilight nodded, "I won't mind." What were they going to do? Read books?

Applejack sighed, "Ah would offer but Apple Bloom and Big Mac ain't like ya so sorry Rainbow."

Pinkie Pie squealed, "You can stay at my place and decorate cupcakes, and dance and do lots of things!" That was going to be worse than a nightmare. Rainbow was going to have a decision to make. A bunny, makeover, books, or Pinkie Pie randomness.

Rainbow said, "I think I'll stay with Fluttershy."

Fluttershy nodded, "Of course."

Twilight sighed, "Okay. You can get settled in while I will make it."

Rainbow asked, "Make what?"

"Nothing special. Just relax and enjoy the books." Twilight teleported away, which she was getting better at.

Rainbow looked at the others, "So..." The 3 made excuses to get home, leaving Fluttershy and Rainbow alone in her cottage.

Fluttershy said, "You can take the bed if you wish. I can take the couch."

Rainbow shook her mane, "No way. I'm staying at your house so I'm the one sleeping on the couch."

Fluttershy nodded, hiding behind a few strands of her mane, "Whatever you think is best."

"I'm just going to grab a blanket. Let's go around Ponyville after that. I'm going to see what I missed around here."

"B-But. Maybe that's not the best idea."

"Why not?"

"I-I. I. Never mind. You can do anything you want." Rainbow gave her a strange look before taking a blanket or two and putting it on the couch. She went outside with Fluttershy trailing behind her. She stopped in her tracks suddenly.

The mayor spoke into the microphone, "And the Mare Do Well saves us once more. She has agreed to participate in today's festivities in honor of saving Ponyville."

The crowd cheered, "Mare Do Well! Mare Do Well!"

Scootaloo shouted, "You're my hero Mare Do Well!" The curtains opened and out came a float with one of her supposed friends waving to everypony. Rainbow could barely contain her anger before deciding to bail out on the event. She flew to Fluttershy's house. In order to keep her mind off of things, she popped open a book that was no doubt going to be boring. When she read, she was surprised about how much she liked the book.

Wing Power

Just like unicorns with their horns, Pegasi could do magic. Unicorns usually can't do a lot of magic in weather, which is what Pegasi are specialized in. Once a Pegasus is a professional in controlling weather, an unicorn can't dispel a storm with his or her horn. Not many know the art of weather controlling and it's true that it's barely researched. Only a few Pegasi are known to do it and ponies need to be really talented.

Rainbow continued reading until she finished the book. She couldn't wait to try it out soon. She flew out the window and began flapping her wings in rhythm. Just like the book had stated, she pictured a cloud in her mind. Rainbow finally opened her eyes after some time to see a small wisp of a cloud in front of her. It wasn't a bad first try but it could certainly do something. She only needed more time and some training. Yes, this will surprise the mayor and definitely knock Mare Do a Well out after some magic can't stop a huge storm. Rainbow couldn't wait to begin.