RainbowMacintosh:Big Mac Tastes the Rainbow

Friendship

Rainbow Dash cantered down the depressing hall, each step she took she felt herself wishing that she would wake up from this hellish nightmare. As she drew closer to the end, she felt herself grow anxious. Stepping into a wide room, she was greeted by the sight of the first few of her friends that had arrived at the hospital. Braeburn hugged Applejack in a far corner of the room, Applejack was crying as Braeburn tried to comfort her. Braeburn looked majorly distraught from the experience himself. Apple Bloom and Twilight Sparkle walked toward Rainbow Dash, Twilight had a saddened expression on her face. Apple Bloom had been crying, her face pouted as she looked toward Rainbow Dash.

"Rainbow, Braeburn told us what happened... Are you okay?" Twilight Sparkle asked.

"Is my big brother gonna be ok? Nopony will tell me what happened!" Apple Bloom said, her eyes swelled with tears.

Rainbow Dash looked at Apple Bloom then at Twilight Sparkle, She didn't know what to tell the young filly.

"He...I...I saw them attack him....He wouldn't tell me why." Rainbow Dash looked toward Braeburn as she talked to Twilight. Rainbow Dash had bandages wrapped around her body, her coat was dirty and her mane was a mess but she didn't care. Braeburn and Applejack were talking now, Applejack had stopped crying but still looked upset. Braeburn glanced across the waiting room toward Rainbow Dash. Spike sat in a seat in the far end of the room, silently watching everypony; even he looked worried for Big Macintosh.

"Oh Rainbow. You really care about him don't you?" Twilight Sparkle asked. The purple unicorn put a hoof on Rainbow Dash's shoulder trying to ease her friend's pain.

Rainbow Dash started to feel her eyes saturate with liquid, Turning her head toward the ground she replied to Twilight.

"I love him Twilight, I was right there and... I couldn't help him...." Rainbow Dash's voice cracked as she spoke.

Braeburn and Applejack had trotted over to join everypony else, Braeburn broke out, startling Rainbow Dash in the sudden change of mood in the room.

"Now see here Rainbow Dash, Big Mac knew what he was doing! Those buffalo pushed Big Macintosh in the wrong direction ya hear me?... Ya don't mess with family! I'd of done the same thing." Braeburn said, sadness had turned into fury in an instant. The statement confused Rainbow Dash.

"Family?" Rainbow Dash asked Braeburn.

Applejack looked toward Rainbow Dash, she knew how Rainbow Dash felt and she knew exactly what Braeburn meant. She hugged Apple Bloom while she explained to the blue pegasus.

"Family runs deeper than blood Rainbow. Yall need to hear the rest from Big Mac..." The honest earth pony said.

"Why is everypony trying to hide the truth from me? I can't take this anymore!" Rainbow Dash screamed as she stormed out of the room with tears in her eyes. Applejack tried to follow her but was stopped by Twilight Sparkle.

"Let her go AJ, I'll go talk to her." She said.

Twilight Sparkle followed Rainbow Dash into an empty medical room. It was dark and held the pungent smell of recently used antiseptic, she turned on the light to find the blue pegasus curled up in a defensive ball on the floor crying. The stress was eating away at Rainbow Dash faster than termites on balsa wood, she wanted answers but so far she just had more questions. Twilight walked close to her friend laying down near her, hugging the pegasus while she cried.

"Twilight? Why did this happen? I...I don't understand.." Rainbow Dash cried out.

"Rainbow... I don't know... Give Big Macintosh a chance to tell you, only he knows for sure... You look like you need rest..." Twilight did her best to comfort Rainbow Dash.

Rainbow Dash and Twilight lay on the floor for several moments before Twilight offered a suggestion.

"Come on Rainbow. Get up, we can go get you cleaned up and then you can get some rest."

"No Twilight! I can't leave! what if there is news about Big Macintosh and I miss it?" Rainbow Dash responded.

"You need rest Rainbow Dash. We will come get you as soon as we hear, I promise." Twilight said, smiling to comfort her friend.

Reluctantly, Rainbow Dash stood up to follow Twilight out, she wanted to stay in case anything happened but she couldn't deny her energy had been almost entirely sapped throughout the harsh day. The pain from her crash seemed to ache worse now on her fatigued body, throbbing rhythmically to match her heartbeat.

"Okay Twilight you're right, I need sleep... Twilight?...Thank you....For coming I mean."

"Of course Rainbow Dash, that's what friends are for!" Twilight said smiling. "Rarity is waiting for us at the palace, she said she had something nice for you."

Twilight Sparkle and Rainbow Dash walked out of the empty medical room, back into the long white hallway. Trotting toward the exit the two friends looked into the big room, the Apple Family looked emotionally wrecked. Twilight told Spike to wait with Applejack in case anything happened. As they turned to walk out, Applejack nodded her head at Rainbow Dash, Braeburn tipped his hat. Rainbow Dash looked toward the floor, she was exhausted and traumatized, she just wanted this day to be over. Exiting the giant hospital, the two stepped into Canterlot. It was night time now but the city still bustled, all types of ponies swarmed the sidewalks under the shimmers of stars in Luna's night sky. A sky chariot was waiting for the two outside, not like the one before. This was a majestic royal chariot, gems glistened on the sides of the white walls lined with gold that sparkled in the moonlight. The chariot was enclosed for privacy, the insides were lined with brilliant-crimson silk that begged to be touched. Two strong white stallions stood ready to pull it as soon as the mares stepped inside, their polished golden armor was just as fancy as the cargo they pulled. Rainbow Dash however, was unaffected by the magnificent beauty of Canterlot. Twilight Sparkle and Rainbow Dash quickly took their seats inside the sky vehicle, shortly after the stallions broke off, speeding into the air pulling the chariot behind. Twilight Sparkle didn't know what else to say, the two friends sat silently for a while before the silence was broken.

"Twilight?" Rainbow Dash said. "Thank you."

Twilight looked at her friend, a smile formed on the purple unicorn's face. She didn't have to say anything to tell Rainbow Dash that she was there for her anytime she needed a friend. The ride seemed to take forever, in reality it was more like a few minutes. The chariot started to descend, the two friends felt it impact outside the royal palace with a practiced soft landing. The door was sheeted in magic from a unicorn outside as he opened it for the two mares. Twilight and Rainbow Dash stepped out of the chariot, Shortly after, a white unicorn stallion greeted them.

"Good evening ladies, enjoy your stay at the palace. If there is anything you require please do not refrain from asking." He said in an elegant voice.

The two friends walked toward a massive double door, it was beautifully encrusted with gems. The solid golden door handles sparkled with two separate auras as two more royal unicorn guards opened the doors for the mares, allowing them to step inside. The inside of the room was draped with magical silk in all corners, the fabric shimmered in the light that radiated from an enormous chandelier that hung in the middle of the room. Furniture was encrusted with glimmering diamonds on almost every suitable surface. Rarity and Fluttershy stepped out to greet Rainbow Dash and Twilight Sparkle.

"Darling! Rainbow! You must come with me!" Rarity cried out.

"Umm.. if you dont mind that is..." Fluttershy quickly added with a squeak.

To Be Continued...
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