Three's More Than A Crowd- It's War!

by Tranquil Stone

Loyalty Contest

Previous Chapter

"So, quick, tell me, what do I need to do?" urged Rainbow, eager to stop everything.

"Come here" said Starlight, whispering something into Rainbow's ear.


The war was going in full anger. Ponies were bashing each other- physically and verbally. But one pony was missing.

"Hey, where's Rainbow Dash?" asked Rarity, dropping Pinkie's tail. Everyone started murmuring and whispering, wondering where Rainbow Dash was.

"I'm here!" shouted a voice from the door. It was Rainbow Dash. Quibble Zephyr and Soarin lit up with smiles.

"After all this, I'm sure you've decided?" asked Quibble.

"Actually, I wanted to change things up" said Rainbow, smiling at Starlight, "I've decided-"

Everyone held their breath, waiting for a contest, "A cooking contest!" Pinkie squealed excitedly.

"Whoever makes the most cakes in an hour will be my coltfriend" declared Rainbow.

Zephyr chuckled, "Oh this will be a breeze" Quibble and Soarin glared at him.


The next afternoon, Soarin, Quibble and Zephyr got ready at Sugar Cube corner, ready for the cook-off. Huge crowds of people gathered and got ready to see what all their fighting result would be. Wrapping on their apron and hat, the stallions stood behind the kitchen bench, ready for the cook-off to start. Rainbow Dash trotted into the room, and the room erupted in cheers, as Rainbow blushed.

"Everypony ready for the cook-off?" asked Starlight, lifting the horn with her magic.

"Yes" replied the stallions in unison.

"Ready, set-" started Starlight, "GO!"

Soarin, Quibble and Zephyr started rapidly dumping ingredients into bowls, furiously stirring them, with passion and drive. They kept stirring, mixing, and throwing the cakes in the oven, making as many as they could, and then topping in off with icing. In about forty five minutes, they had filled all the shelves and floor with cakes. Pink, green, blue, you name it! Every type of cake was there.

But Soarin was worried now, Where was Rainbow Dash? Everyone had seen her when the cook-off started, but she had vanished, and he guessed he was so busy cooking he didn't realise where she had went. Leaving the cakes, he dashed off from the back door.

He saw a hint of Rainbow go into the train, and ran after them. The train sped off, and Soarin flew as fast as he could, trying to catch up with the train. He was sure this wasn't good. Wind rushing through his mane, he finally caught up the door. Panting, he looked through the door. Rainbow was tied up, with hench-ponies surrounding her!

A dark looking grey unicorn with a scar on his right eye came over. He cackled manically.

"Now, that I have you, I can get all the ransom in want from those lovers of yours" he said laughing, "And then everyone will know that I, Dusk Moon, am the real leader of this pathetic town!"

Rainbow struggled under the rope, "You'll won't get away with this"

Dusk Moon snorted, "No one will ever realise you're here"

Soarin stepped out from behind the door of the speeding train, "I did!"

Rainbow's face lit up with joy. Dusk Moon's face changed to fury, "You'll pay!"

"Will I?" Soarin flew at the hench-ponies, rolling them out like bowling pins. Dusk glared at Soarin, "IT'S ON!"

Soarin growled, and flew straight at Dusk, pinning him to the ground. Dusk groaned, leaning towards the ladder, trying to grip it. Before he could react, Soarin pulled him back, grabbing some rope with his wing. Tying him up, he got up, dusted himself, and went to Rainbow, As he was untying Rainbow, she looked at Soarin's face. Her eyes welled up with tears, as she started giggling, and fell to the floor, bursting out laughing.

Rolling around on the floor, Soarin stared at her. Rainbow got up and wiped her tears. "Sorry, don't mean to be rude, but your face was-" Rainbow chuckled, "Priceless"

"What?" asked Soarin confused,

"Congratulations Soarin, you won!" announced Rainbow, grinning,

"Huh? I didn't finish cooking?" said Soarin, still puzzled.

"The real test was to see which of you was the most loyal to me. I disappeared on purpose, to see who would notice and try to find me" explained Rainbow.

Soarin rubbed his head, "I won?"

"Yeah. You did" said Rainbow, blushing, "So we're offical?"

Soarin blushed in return, trotting closer to her, "Yep" A loud noise came from the other side of the train.

"OH COME ON. KISS ALREADY!" yelled Dusk, "And while you're at it, untie me!"

Rainbow and Soarin laughed, "Sure, let's untie them"


Twenty minutes later, the result were announced. By now, Sugar Cube corner was exploding with cakes. Starlight explained what was happening, and that Soarin won! The SoarinDash team cheered, as the other's face fell. Rainbow trotted over to a disappointed Zephyr and Quibble.

"I'm sorry you two. But I did find a way to help you two" said Rainbow, motioning her hand towards two shy pegasi, "Meet my cousins, Cloudy Winds and Breezy Skies"

Cloudy has wavy light blue mane with pink streaks, and same cyan colour as Rainbow, Breezy had long gently curled cyan coloured hair and yellow colour.

"Might we share a dinner madam?" asked Zephyr, extending his hoof to Cloudy. She blushed, and took his hoof, trotting off.

"Would you like to go for a stroll miss?" asked Quibble, blushing. Breezy nodded and walked out the door with him. Rainbow sighed contently. Soarin came over, and Rainbow nuzzled against him.

"Now this is a perfect world" she said.

"It's missing one thing though" said Soarin.


"I'm so glad we're finally an item" said Rainbow, as they sat down on a candle-light dinner table.

"Me too, now let's eat, I'm starving" said Soarin, as his stomach rummbled. Rainbow laughed and nodded. They slent the night chatting and just enjoying each other's company.

"That dessert was really sweet" said Rainbow, wiping her mouth with a tissue.

"Hmm, I could make it sweeter" said Soarin. He didn't give Rainbow and chance to respond, and leaned and kisssd her. Rainbow closed her eyes, at ease. As they broke apart, Rainbow smiled.

"Love you Soarin"

"Love you too Dash"


Author's Note

If you are disappointed with the end, please don't kill me, since I will do another ship ending for you out there! So enjoy like, comment!!!!