The Optimist, the Pessimist, and the Over-Protective

by Tranquil Stone

-Chapter 3-

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Scootaloo found herself tumbling back towards the party downhill, and landed with a thud. Two fillies' smiling faces emerged above her.

"Scootaloo, where were you?" asked Sweetie Belle, helping her up. Scootaloo looked around her, buzzing her wings anxiously.

"Um, where's Rumble?" she asked.

"Weren't you just with him?" asked Applebloom.

"No, I mean, I was, but Rainbow Dash came in at an-" Scootaloo coughed, "Inappropriate moment, and she told me you two had to talk to me, and I guess, threw me over here"

Sweetie and Applebloom exchanged a look. "We didn't need to talk to you. I mean, nothing specifically" said Sweeite.

Scootaloo scratched her head, "So you're saying you didn't need to talk?"

The two shook their heads in unison.

"But does that mean Rainbow Dash was- lying to me? Why would she do that?" Scootaloo asked to herself, hurt and pain in her voice. As if on cue, Rainbow Dash trotted back to the party, glancing around nervously. Scootaloo took a deep breath in, and went to her.

"Um, Rainbow Dash?" called Scootaloo. Rainbow turned around.

"Scootaloo! So, enjoying the party, huh?" she said casually.

"What were you talking to Rumble about?" said Scootaloo bluntly. Rainbow's face turned to panic, as she sweated nervously.

"Oh! Just Wonderbolt stuff" Rainbow said, smiling over-enthusiastically. Scootaloo raised an eyebrow.

"Really, I was!" defended Rainbow, then sighing, "Look, nothing you need to worry about"

Leaving it at that, Scootaloo turned to leave.

"Wait a second!" stopped Rainbow, strict look, and flying towards her, "What were you doing with Rumble?"

Scootaloo blushed, "Oh, um, just talking"

Rainbow looked at her firmly, "Really?"

"Yes indeedy" said Scootaloo, stepping backwards, as Rainbow inched forward.

"Okie dokie lokie" said Rainbow Dash hesitantly, flying back towards Rarity and Applejack. Scootaloo sighed with relief, closing her eyes, opening them to see Rainbow nose-to-nose, glaring. Quickly dashing away, Scootaloo spotted the Crusaders.

"Ah, Scoots. Ya came at the prefect moment" said Applebloom, sharing an evil grin with Sweetie.

"What do you mean?" said Scootaloo, body stiff, tense.

"OMG! You are Rumble are sooooo an item!" squealed Sweetie Belle. Applebloom facehoofed.

"We were meant to build up tension, and then interrogate 'er" growled Applebloom, as Sweetie sheepishly blushed. Scootaloo rolled her eyes.

"I do not like Rumble!" protested Scootaloo.

“No point denyin’ it. Sweetie and I heard you two were near the Everfree forest. Alone!” mocked Applebloom.

"Fine. I like him. But its not like he'll like me back" sighed Scootaloo.

"You never know" said Sweetie, a gleam in her eye.


Rumble paced around his room, as Button calmly sipped his apple juice.

"I almost kissed her! And then THE Rainbow Dash talked to me!" Rumble blabbered on, as Button rolled his eyes.

"Dude, relax. First of all, almost kissing her is great. Second, you 'idol;ruined your kiss with your crush" Button reasoned, eyes scanning his friend's room, which was filled with Rainbow Dash posters and merchandise. Rumble was a very huge Rainbow Dash fan, her being such a great flyer, and he wanted to become just like her when he grew up. He was the co-president of the Rainbow Dash Club, but never liked to admit it in public, because idolizing a mare was 'uncool' in his group of friends.

Rumble's face darkened, "I know, and she told me to 'Stay away from my Scootaloo'" making his voice high and squeaky at the end. Button Mash laughed hysterically, throwing aside his apple juice.

"Oh man! You should see your face right now, priceless" choked Button.

"What's so funny?"

"The fact that your favourite two mares are the ones causing your problems" chuckled Button.

"Fine. If you're so smart, give me an idea" growled Rumble. Button Mash took another sip of his juice.

"How about- asking her out?" suggested Button.

"You just signed my death warrant for Rainbow Dash to kill me, how am I gonna without her finding out?" asked Rumble.

Button snorted, "Easy, just leave it to me"

Rumble nervously glancd at him, "Are you sure?"

"Positive"

"Deal?"

"Definitely a deal"


The school bell rang as class was dismissed. The CMC gathered around a table.

"Okay Crusaders, today's mission is: getting Scootaloo a date with Rumble" exclaimed Applebloom.

"Yeah, sounds go- Wait, WHAT?" shrieked Scootaloo. Sweetie clamped her hoof over Scootaloo's mouth.

"Shh! There he comes" whispered Sweetie, as Applebloom and her started pushing Scootaloo towards Rumble. Button and Rumble spotted them.

"Okay, now let me handle this" said Button, also pushing Rumble towards Scootaloo, "Hey Scootaloo, Rumble has something very important to tell you"

"Funny? Scootaloo has urgent dilemma and needs to talk to Rumble" Sweetie said, "Banana blueberry chocolate waffles" Winking at each other, Button and Sweetie ran off, and it seemed like everypony vanished along with them, leaving the courtyard deserted.

"Should we talk somewhere private?" asked Scootaloo, leading him towards the Foal Free Press' office. Clambering down, they pulled a chair and table, and took a seat.

"So- Rainbow Dash is your mom?" said Rumble, excitement rising up into his voice.

"I don't know, big sister, mom, not sure. But we're really close" added Scootaloo, "Hey, you're the co-president of the Rainbow Dash Fan Club as well, right?"

Rumble nodded happily, "Yeah! But, colts my age think its 'uncool' to idolize a mare, even if it is someone as awesome as Dash"

"Well, you should stick to what you love"

Rumble was partly thinking about his idol, but also Scootaloo at the same time, "Yeah, you're right"

Confidence surging into him, he took a deep breath, "Scootaloo, wanna come over to Hoof Restaurant with me this weekend?"

Scootaloo gasped, "Wow! Sounds amazing? 6:30 is okay?"

With a quick nod, the two parted ways, both of them in shock of how it turned out. Scootaloo burst into the Clubhouse.

"Rumble's going on a date with me this weekend!!" she screamed. The crusaders hugged and jumped around, happy for their friend.

"Sweetie, how were you able to get the whole class to leave?" asked Scootaloo, curious.

"Well, I had some connections, and we were able to organise a secret party at Town Hall, and the code words were 'Banana blueberry chocolate waffles'" explained Sweetie.

"Oh! You girls are the best!" said Scootaloo, giving them a hug.


Author's Note

"You never know" said Sweetie, a gleam in her eye.

This is Sweetie's mind reading skills and telepathy XD Keep an eye out for more 'Sweetie Belle is physic' moments!

Enjoy, and thanks for now dislikes yet everyone! Hope you like it!

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