Wonderbolts V.S Shadowbolts: The Day The Sky Changed Forever

As Sunset, Rainbow, Applejack, Rarity, Fluttershy, Cadence, and Pinkie took the Friendship Express to Canterlot, they could only look in horror as they pulled into the station. The entire kingdom was in ruins, the town was practically ashes, and the castle that the Main 6 knew so well was all but destroyed. The Main 5 including Sunset entered what was left of the royal throne room and saw Celestia and Luna standing there, looking at what remained of their thrones.

"How did we not see this coming, sister?" Celestia said.

"Cinch knew us all too well," Luna said. "It's not our fault. We did not know that she would send a second battalion to Canterlot while we were gone.”

"Are you okay?" Cadence said.

"We will be fine," Luna said. “Celestia just needs some time alone.”

“We understand,” Sunset said. “It must be hard for her to take all this in.”

"She grew up in this castle," Luna said. “After our battle, when I turned into Nightmare Moon the first time,” she said, ”she came here to our original home to live with the rest of our family.”

“I thought the Castle of the Two Sisters was where you grew up?” Rarity asked.

“We built the castle, yes… But we did not grow up there,” Luna said

"How many casualties?" Cadence said.

"Almost half," Luna said. "But with time, we can rebuild the army and our home."

"Is Ponyville okay?" Rainbow Dash asked.

As soon as we left for the Shadowbolt cave, I put a magic shield around it," Luna said. "Everyone is safe there."

As Rainbow looked over to her left, she saw Applejack was crying. "What’s wrong?" Rainbow asked.

"It's just… There has been so much death over the past week, and it just occurred to me I could have lost you," Applejack said.

"Hay...I will never leave your side," Rainbow said. "I love you."

"I love you too, Dashie," Applejack said.

As the group looked over the horizon, they saw that the sun was setting. And as Rainbow and Applejack looked at each other, they saw that the future was looking bright.

Two Months Later

As the sun rose in the east, Rainbow Dash knew today would be a nice day. It had been nearly two months since she had defeated Sombra and Lightning Dust, and she was looking forward to what was coming in two weeks: her wedding day. As she got out of her bed, she looked to her left and saw Applejack sleeping in the messy bed that she had just gotten out of. She looked outside and recalled that she had to meet Twilight today. As she got out of bed, Rainbow Dash put her metal wing on. To think she’d had a hard time putting it on the first time; now it is a piece of cake. Rainbow lifted the wing onto her back, then, using the strap, attached it to her waist then strapped it on.

As she went down the wooden stairs of the Apple Family barn, she could hear the jukebox playing in the living room. "Granny Smith and Big Mac are up and about," she thought to herself. As she passed the living room, she noticed the cover of the ‘Bucky Cash’ album she had gotten them for Applejack’s birthday. As she opened the door, she saw that the sky was an orange color, which meant it was super early. If she was going early, she might be able to go see Spitfire before seeing Twilight. Closing the door behind her, she took off and headed toward the Wonderbolts Memorial.

Wonderbolts Memorial

As Rainbow Dash landed on the pavement she saw the wall of names in front of her and could see the names of her fallen comrades. As she walked toward it, Spitfire came up to her. "Hay, Crash" Spitfire said.

"Hay, Spitfire," Rainbow said. "How’s it going?"

"Good," Spitfire said. "I just got word that Princess Cadence found some ponies in the Crystal Empire who could be new Wonderbolts."

"That's awesome! So you're going back to teaching cadets?" Rainbow asked.

"No," Spitfire said, "I am going to go hunt for Cinch. I will come back when she is found.""

"It won’t be the same without you," Rainbow said.

“That’s why I am making you temporary Commander,” Spitfire said.

I’m--I don’t know what to say. Thank you!” Rainbow said

“No prob!” Spitfire said

"Nice sunrise, huh?" Spitfire said.

"Yeah, it sure is..." Just then, Rainbow was surprised when a set of lips kissed her, but it was more surprising coming from the person who had mentored her."

"Oh my gosh, I am so sorry, I just..." Spitfire said.

"I did not know you felt that way," Rainbow said, blushing.

"I’m sorry, I know you're engaged. It's just, I needed to tell you somehow," Spitfire said. "I understand if you don’t want to see me again."

"No, of course not," Rainbow said. "It’s just going to be weird to be around you, that's all."

Spitfire blushed a little and started to walk away. "Wait!" Rainbow said. "You don’t have to go."

"But I kissed you, Dash," Spitfire said, crying. "Why are you not mad at me?"

"Because you are going through a hard time," Rainbow said. "All of our friends are gone, and the Wonderbolt camp is still being rebuilt."

"I’m sorry, I just..." Spitfire said, still crying.

"Hey, it’s okay. We will get through this together," Rainbow said as she hugged Spitfire.

"Thanks, Prysm," Spitfire said to the now surprised Rainbow Dash

¨How did you?¨ Rainbow said

¨Im, not an idiot¨ Spitfire said pulling out an old picture out of her jacket ¨Only took a picture to prove it¨ she said smiling

As Rainbow grabbed the picture she smiled, remembering her friends ¨Yah, that was some year¨

¨Well, Id love to stay and ask how you even came to go to the academy at that point in time, but I need to go¨ Spitfire said ¨See you later¨

¨See you¨ Rainbow said as she flew away towards Twilight’s castle.

Twilight’s Castle

As Rainbow entered the throne/map room, she was immediately surprised by confetti being blasted in her face.

"Surprise!" Pinkie said.

"What’s this for?" Rainbow Dash asked.

"It’s an engagement party, silly" Pinkie said. "You never had one, so here it is!"

"Aww, thanks, Pinkie!" Rainbow said.

"I was just as surprised as you are, Dashie," Applejack said.

"Darling, we are so happy for you," Rarity said.

"Hey, where is Princess Sunset?" Fluttershy asked.

"She went back through the mirror," Twilight said. "With her becoming a princess, she now needs to maintain the magic contained in her world. She also brought the Eight Element with her for safe keeping."

"Well, hopefully she is doing good," Applejack said. Then, as she noticed Dash walking up to the buffet, Twilight gestured to Dash, and Applejack knew what she had to say to her Fiancee.

"Hey, Dash," Applejack said. "I have to tell you something."

"What is it?" Dash asked. "Is something wrong?"

"Nothing’s wrong, Dashie," Applejack said.

"Then what is it?"

"Dashie," Applejack said, "I'm pregnant."

Then everything went crazy; Pinkie Pie fainted, Rarity froze in place, Fluttershy was screaming happily, and Twilight was smiling.

"But...But how? I’m not a stallion!" Rainbow asked in shock.

"You can thank Twilight for that," Applejack said. "She found a spell for it. All I needed to do was give her a piece of DNA, so I gave her a lock of your mane."

"So you’re telling me," Rainbow said, "I’m going to be a mother?!"

"Yes!"

"Ohmigoshohmigoshohmigosh!" Dash said. "This Is Awesome!"

"Congrats, guys," Twilight said. "I knew you would be happy about this."

"Thank you so much, Twi!" Rainbow said.

"Yes, thank you, Twi. You just made our lives better," Applejack said.

"So what’s next for you two?" Twilight asked.

"Well, I guess it is just get married, have our kid, and live an awesome life," Rainbow said. Then as she hugged her wife she looked out to the horizon and knew nothing could get any better.