The Optimist, the Pessimist, and the Over-Protective

by Tranquil Stone

-Chapter 4-

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Rumble combed his hair for what seemed like the billionth time to Button Mash. Checking himself in the mirror again, Rumble stood there, critiquing himself.

"Maybe she won't like the hairstyle" he mumbled. Button rolled his eyes.

"It's just a date"

Rumble's eyes widened, "Just a date? I need to make this absolutely perfect, and you're saying its just a date"

Button Mash ducked underneath the bed sheets, trembling, "Uh, yes?" A huge yell erupted from the quiet part of Ponyville, as the small grey pegasus started screaming at his friend.

"Rumble, can you keep it down? I'm trying to relax here?" said Thunderlane, headphones on his ears. Rumble chuckled sheepishly.

"Oh, sorry"

Thunderlane scanned his little brother's fancy getup, "Where are you going looking so fancy?"

Before Rumble could respond, Button pushed him over, "Oh, he's going on a date with Scootaloo" said Button, grinning mischievously as he saw Rumble's terrified expression. Instead of getting mad, Thunderlane laughed.

"Good luck. Though I wouldn't choose Scootaloo though" warned Thunderlane.

"What do you mean?"

"With a mare like Rainbow Dash as a guardian, its going to be rough seas ahead"

Rumble mock saluted, "Aye aye captain"

Inside, he was shivering with fear.


Scootaloo fixed up the barrette in her hair, as Sweetie Belle and Applebloom worked on secured the ribbon on her dress.

"Wow, Scootaloo, you look amazing" said Sweetie, in awe of the filly in turquoise dress with purple lace and frill around the lace, "I can tell Rumble is going to literally fall in love with you"

"That sure is a precise prediction Sweetie Belle" said Applebloom.

"What can I say, it's how I roll" smirked Sweetie, as Scootaloo ran to the mirror to make sure everything was perfect.

"I'm stating to regret this idea Crusaders" groaned Scootaloo,pulling a blanket from her bed and covering it over her face.

"You have to go" insisted Applebloom, as Sweetie lifted the blankets with her magic.

"Yeah, plus I CAN'T WAIT TO ATTEND THE-" yelled Sweetie, but seeing her friends expression, lowered her voice, "Wedding?"

A bang came downstairs from the kitchen. "Scoots, everything fine up there?" came Rainbow Dash's voice. Scootaloo grimaced.

"Um, yep, fine!" called Scootaloo, then turned to her friends, "I gotta go before Rainbow finds out where I'm going"

The Crusaders nodded, and dropped a rope made of clothes tie together, and gently lowered Scootaloo down. Giving her friends a quick smile, she scrambled toward town, heading to Hoof Restaurant. Applebloom and Sweetie Belle sighed with relief, as the door burst open.

"Hey Crusaders, everything-" Rainbow Dash stopped mid-sentence, not spotting Scootaloo "Where's Scootaloo?"

Applebloom and Sweetie winced, as Applebloom spoke up, "Oh, uh, she was just-"

"Gone to help at Sweet Apple Acres" saved Sweetie. Rainbow glanced at the clock above.

"This late?"

Applebloom's face turned to panc, "Um, Applejack said it was last minute?"

"Then why couldn't you help out? Or AJ's other friends?" urged Rainbow. Sweetie Belle broke into nervous sweat.

"I wish I could answer all these questions, but we have to go. Its getting late" said Sweetie, pushing Applebloom out the door. Before Rainbow could come up with another question, they bolted away. Rainbow Dash scratched her head, shrugged and went back to making dinner.


Scootaloo soon found herself in the bustling Hoof Restaurant, looking for Rumble. Spotting a grey pegasus, she ran towards him, beaming ear to ear.

"Hi Rumble" she said, waving to him. Rumble's jaw dropped as he saw Scootaloo, amazed by how she looked. Wanting to seem polite, Rumble got out of his seat to offer her one, but he must have been so distracted, he fell flat on his face. Wincing, he got up and moaned, quickly offering Scootaloo a chair.

"You look beautiful" said Rumble, not taking his eyes away from her.

"Thanks. You look amazing too" she blushed. The pair talked for a bit as the waitress arrived. Rumble and Scootaloo scanned their menus, and found the dish they wanted.

"I'll have a hay salad with french dressing" said Scootaloo.

"I'll have the same she's having" explained Rumble, as the waitress smiled and walked away. Scootaloo stared at Rumble.

"Why did you order the same as me?"

"I trust your judgement. I mean, if your taste in clothes is that good, I'm assuming its the same for food" complimented Rumble, giving a devilish smirk. Scootaloo giggled and gave him a playful nudge, as Rumble blushed. Soon their food arrived as they began eating, talking about school, and friends.

"Are all your friends crazy?" laughed Scootaloo.

"Who, Button? He's a gaming addict, but he's a good guy" replied Rumble.

"Aww, that's so sweet" said Scootaloo, as Rumble rolled his eyes.

"But then he starts to just get on your nerves"

The pair burst out laughing, as the waitress arrived once again to take their dessert order. Little did they know something catastrophic was about to happen to them soon...


Rainbow Dash looked at the clock on the wall, face full of worry. As the clock struck nine, Rainbow had enough, and flew out the door. The streets were quiet and isolated, expect for the restaurant corner, which was filled with music, laughter and celebration as always. Dashing to Sweet Apple Acres, Rainbow burst into the barn, and saw Applejack eating dinner.

"Hey AJ, I know you needed Scootaloo's help, but its getting late" said Rainbow, pointing at the clock. Applejack shared a confused look with Granny Smith.

"Ah didn't need Scoots help. She didn't come to our place either" said Applejack, as Granny nodded. Rainbow's eyes widened, as she started zipping around the room.

"Where could she be at this time" said Rainbow, panic rising onto her face. As she bolted out onto the streets, she yelled Scootaloo's name, stopping by and asking ponies if they had seen her. All of a sudden, she swiveled around, to see an orange pegasus filly- Scootaloo! Flying towards restaurant corner. Slowly trotting into the loud and fun room, she saw Scootaloo sitting with- Rumble!

From panic, Rainbow lit up with fury, as her mind lost control of all sense, as she fumed, and walked over to the table to duo was sitting on...


Author's Note

Back with another chapter! Hope you all enjoy, and I can't believe you all loved it so much, not a single down vote!! Thank you all sooooo much!!!! Oh, and comment below if you find that #SweetieBelleisphysic reference.

Signing out 'till nex time
-mlpficforever

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