Author's Note

It should be obvious, but because Sombra was still in charge of the crystal empire when the equestria games were looking for their next venue, the games are instead going to be held in Appaloosa instead.

Season 1: Episode 20 - On Your marks (QoS Version)

Scootaloo's P.O.V.

I panted as we finished up our flag carrying routine. And while Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Silver Spoon were also all tired from it, Diamond Tiara was super excited about what she had taken part in.

"OH MY GOSH OH MY GOSH OH MY GOSH!" Diamond Tiara said. "That was SUCH a rush! I don't think I've ever felt that way about doing ANYTHING before." She said.

"Glad to know you enjoyed it..." Silver Spoon said.

"Well there's no feeling like the adrenaline giving you such a rush like that." I mentioned. "Within reason of course..." I added.

"And that was the BEST KIND of rush!" Diamond Tiara said. "You have to answer me this question: Is that how you cutie mark crusaders feel EVERY TIME you go and do one of your crusades?" She asked. My jaw dropped as did Silver Spoon's. Did Diamond Tiara really just admit that she ENJOYED that sort of rush?

"Admittedly yes. That's basically how it's felt for us." Sweetie Belle said.

"Yeah. Ah have to be honest because ma sister says being dishonest with your feelings is a bad thing." Apple Bloom said.

"Well if THIS is what it feels like to do things with you guys, I kind of want to join in the fun." Diamond Tiara said. "I know I already have my cutie mark, but we're friends right? And the best part about being friends is that we can do activities like this together. Well...within reason of course." She explained.

"Pinch me...I think I'm dreaming..." I said. Silver Spoon Pinched me. "Ow! I didn't mean actually pinch me!" I yelled out.

"Sorry..." Silver Spoon said. "I'm sorry...I thought you were being serious..." She said.

"It's fine...Apple Bloom would always do it anyways so I suppose it's okay." I said.

"See? Even now we're bonding like good friends should. That's what we are now right? Good friends?" Diamond Tiara asked.

"I don't see how we wouldn't be. You have defiantly turned over a new leaf." Sweetie Belle said.

"And if you want to join us for some of our crusades...ah don't see a problem with that. What about you, Scootaloo?" Apple Bloom asked.

"You know what? I don't either. I just hope you don't mind being covered in tree sap." I said. Diamond Tiara blinked.

"Have any of you actually tried getting adult supervision with any of your crusades? I mean...you have to have safty first right?" Diamond Tiara asked.

"Oof...not you too...our sisters have been really getting onto us for that..." Sweetie Belle said.

"Well...their not wrong..." I said. "I suppose a little help from our sisters every now and again wouldn't hurt." I added.

"Ah agree...then maybe we'd actually find something at least one of us can find a talent in." Apple Bloom said. "Thanks for the suggestion Diamond Tiara." She added.

"We're friends now, it's only natural that I'd look out for your safety as much as my own." Diamond Tiara said.

"I suppose I might as well tag along too...though don't expect me to join in EVERYTHING..." Silver Spoon said.

"Look at the five of you..." Rainbow Dash said, smiling. "Your all bonding real well. Keep this work up, and you'll be the ponyville flag weavers for sure." She added.

"Thanks Rainbow." Sweetie Belle said.

"And listen Scootaloo...I have an idea regarding your scooter for the big finish." Diamond Tiara said.

"Really?" I asked, perking up.

"Yep. Meet me back at the clubhouse later. Trust me, you guys are going to LOVE my idea." Diamond Tiara said.

As we nailed the finish Diamond Tiara had in mind, I couldn't help but agree with her.

"THAT. FINSIH. WAS. AWESOME!" I yelled out.

"Told you you guys would love it." Diamond Tiara said.

"Wow, who would've thought Diamond Tiara would have such a great finale for you guys. That'll earn you five the spot for the ponyville flag weavers for sure." Rainbow Dash said. "I think we're ready for the comp." She said.

"That's fantastic! I bet we'll win first place for sure!" Sweetie Belle said.

"We'd nail it if I could fly..." I said.

"...Not this again..." Diamond Tiara said. "Look, I get it...your upset that you can't fly...but that's why I made sure you wouldn't need to for this." She said, she got up to me. "You can't keep getting hung up on not being able to fly; focus on this routine, and really give it your all. It matters what's in your heart, not anything else." She said, smiling.

"You...your right..." I said. I smiled. "Thank you...thank you so much Diamond Tiara." I said, and I hugged her. She hugged back.

"What are friends for?" Diamond Tiara said, smiling.

Our routine was a massive success, we managed to win first place by a landslide. And it's all because of Diamond Tiara's guidance.

"Hey Diamond Tiara..." I said. "None of us may have gotten a cutie mark from this, but you have been a really great motivater." I told her.

"Scootaloo's right." Sweetie Belle said. "You managed to pick Scootaloo up from her funk before it got bad, and because of that, you really motivated her." She said.

"Ya did good today, Diamond Tiara. Don't deny it." Apple Bloom said.

"You...your right. I did do a good job motivating you gals through this huh? Maybe that's what I should do...be a good motivater!" Diamond Tiara said. "You girls are the best!" I said.

"Group hug?" Silver Spoon asked, smiling.

"GROUP HUG!" The rest of us shouted in announcment and we joined up for one big group hug.

X's P.O.V.

This...this whole experience made me really take in account just what kind of pony I can be. I no longer need to worry about anything but the opinions of my friends.

All of my friends. My other self wanted to push them all away, and make sure we'd be lonely forever.

But that's not what we really wanted. We wanted this feeling of friendship, deep down.

And in a way, we got it!