Author's Note

The moment I saw that with the timeline provided by "Spike the Brony Dragon" the next episode was the "Sisterhooves Social" I KNEW that this was going to be the PERFECT Opportunity to some sister bonding in this chapter. Let me know down below if I nailed this.

Chapter 16 - Sisters by Fate (Sisterhooves Social AU)

It was a normal day in Ponyville, and Apple Bloom was seemingly excited which confused White Flame.

"One of you telling me why Apple Bloom is being so excitable?" White Flame asked.

"You mean you can't guess? Tomorrow is the Sisterhooves Social, and she's going to get to run with her sister." Scootaloo said. "And while Rainbow Dash likes competition, she knew right now I needed a mother, not a sister." She added.

"So you're not going to get to participate then. Are you fine with that though?" White Flame asked.

"I at least get to cheer on Apple Bloom as the running champions are always Derpy and her sister Surprise." Scootaloo said. "Not to mention Spike's going to be the announcer this year from what I've heard." She added.

"Huh. What about you, Sweetie Belle? Aren't you going to compete?" White Flame asked.

"I wish I could, but I bet Rarity's not going to have any thing to do with it considering it involves getting messy like there is no tomorrow." Sweetie Belle said.

White flame raised an eyebrow. "Who said anything about competing with Rarity?" He asked. "After all, even if she is your adopted sister, I'm sure Smolder would love to run with you." The earth pony colt said.

And on that note, Sweetie Belle rushed RIGHT out of the clubhouse. "...Was it something I said?" White Flame asked after she left.

"Whoa whoa whoa, slow down there, what's this about a Sisterhooves Social?" Smolder asked.

"Well there's this annual competition from what I understand that takes place on Sweet Apple Acres, and since you're my sister; adopted or not; then I figured that you would love to participate with me. It'll be fun." Sweetie Belle said.

"Hmm...I do enjoy a little competition every now and then...I suppose I could participate with you, Sweetie Belle." Smolder said.

"...Spike's going to be the announcer." Sweetie Belle said.

"...WHY DIDN'T YOU LEAD WITH THAT?! I AM SO THERE!" Smolder said. "...Um, should I wear anything?" She asked.

"You probably shouldn't. The competition is going to get all kinds of messy so...best not wear anything you don't want to ruin nine ways from sunday." Sweetie Belle said.

"Meh...fair enough. I can deal with getting messy if it means I get that first-place trophy." Smolder said.

"We're going to have to beat the defending champions then, which would be Derpy and her sister Surprise." Sweetie Belle said.

"I don't care who we have to beat, I'M SO GETTING THAT FIRST PLACE TROPHY! I BETTER DO SOME WARMING UP TODAY!" Smolder said and then rushed off upstairs.

"...What just happened?" Sweetie Belle asked.

"I think you've lit a fire under Smolder's legs the moment you mentioned Spike was the announcer. Now she's got this fantasy of Spike handing her the first place trophy in her head. She might think it'll be the moment he really falls for her even though he already has fallen for her HARD." Rarity said from behind her sister. "Still, I'm surprised you didn't basically beg me to attend. I...might have sacrificed my dignity for a little competition." Rarity said.

"I didn't think you'd bother. Besides, now there's no going back. Plus, I should probably use this opportunity to get closer to Smolder. You remember how much she used to hate the fact that I was born and you spent so much time with me." Sweetie Belle said.

"You don't need to remind me...." Rarity said.

"Well...this is a bit unusual...never had those who have adopted siblings participate." Granny Smith said. "But what the hay? Ah don't see why you can't participate anyways. Especially since Dinky and Surprise aren't competing this year."

"Huh? What happened?" Sweetie Belle asked.

"I can answer that." A female pegasus with a tan coat said. "My sister wanted to spend today with some pony very special to her and left it at that. Mostly because I didn't push and because it seemed VERY serious." She added.

"Wonder who she's spending the day with then in that case..." Smolder said.

Meanwhile...

"And this is Dinky Doo. You'll get to meet her more personally later." Derpy said, showing a photo to Blueblood.

"Yeah, I guess I will, since she's most certainly my kid." Blueblood said.

"I've tried my best to raise her on my own, but it's nice you found me." Derpy said. "Wonder what brought on looking for me all of a sudden though." She added.

"I actually never stopped looking." Blueblood said.

"I swear to god if Blueblood hurts Derpy, I'm going to tell Spike about it." Rainbow Dash said.

"Rainbow? What are you doing here?" Sweetie Belle said.

"Figured I'd see what this whole competition is about really. Figured I'd see if a mock-up of it can be done for fun at some other points in the year." Rainbow Dash said.

"I see..." Smolder said. Suddenly Big Mac took a few pies out onto a table that was set up.

"...Okay no. Now I'm glad I'm not participating. I...can't really eat pie." Rainbow Dash said. "It's not that I hate it, it's that I really can't eat it." She added.

"Why can't you eat pie?" Smolder asked.

"Don't know, but the one time when I was a young filly and I tried eating pie, I ended up sick for a whole twenty-four hours. I had to miss flight camp entirely the next day." Rainbow Dash said.

"YIKES! Talk about your allergic reactions..." Sweetie Belle said.

So as it turned out, Sweetie Belle and Smolder managed to beat out Applejack and Apple Bloom that year, but Smolder said that she couldn't consider herself the new champion until she gets beats Derpy and Surprise next year.

For now though, after a shower, she was with Spike.

"That was something else. Didn't think you'd be able to do so well. I bet that between now and next year, you'll be ready to take on Derpy and Surprise next year." Spike said.

"Thanks for the vote of confidence Spike. So, in addition to the trophy, how about I take you out on a small little date tomorrow?" Smolder asked. Spike proceeded to faint into a collection of hearts. "...I'll take that as a yes. You're still a bit of a doofus, but your still very much a knight too~" Smolder said.

"Sis, did you HAVE to ask Spike out on a date when I was still in the room?" Sweetie Belle asked.

"Gah! How long were YOU there?" Smolder asked.

"Long enough. But I say go for it sis." Sweetie Belle said. "If you ask me, Spike's PERFECT for you." She added.

Smolder blushed. "One of these days, you'll understand the same for your own special some pony sis." Smolder said. "But don't worry, you'll still be my sister, adopted or not." She added.

"Pretty sure the adopted thing doesn't even matter. I say it's fate we ended up sisters." Sweetie Belle Said.

"Heh...you know what? I can agree with that. Sisters by fate." Smolder said.