My Little Ball of Fire & Vengeance

Amber Wood

As we left princess Twilights' castle Dinky and I found Rumble had fallen asleep.

Dinky suddenly began to poke his cheek whispering, "Rumble...

...Rumble...

...Rumble...

...wake up," Dinky then began to wrap the blindfold around my head, "we need to take Amber home and return the wagon to Scootaloo."

I heard Rumble begin to grumble, "...Come on...

...I know that I promise to help...

...but can I please sleep some more for a short while please...

...or maybe you can bring something for me to eat...

...because if you do not remember...

...I skipped breakfast to be here...

...and feel like I am starving..."

I heard Dinky sigh in defeat, "Rumble we just had lunch. You should have come inside to join us for daffodil sandwiches...

...but since you were such a big help I suppose we could stop by Sugar Cude Corner before you drop us off.

Is that okay?

Oh and do not forget to carry Amber down the stairs!"

I don't quite understand why I have to be blindfolded again but oh well.

With a grown to his voice Rumble replied, "Awesome!...

Give me a sec," I began to hear the old person grown that the elderly make when they stood up from the ground before I heard him crack his back stretching, "...alright Amber I just need to pick you up now and then we can set out."

I felt Rumbles' forelegs wrap around my barrel before I was raised up.

As I was let down I felt the soft grassy dirt for what felt like the first time in a while and I let out a breath I had not known I was holding.

I felt Dinky begin to guide me towards the wagon and help me get on.

After I took my seat Dinky took her own seat on the wagon and declared, "ONWARD! TO! VICTORY!"

Nothing happened for a few seconds before Rumble asked, "Ummm, so does that mean you want me to go or do you mean something else?"

I could almost hear Dinky processing a response to Rumbles' question before answering, "Well what else could I mean?

Did you think that I was trying to lead you into battle or something?

Though I think most would consider it a bad idea to head into battle on an empty stomach?"

Rumble sighed and began to grunt as his wings flapped, though he seemed to be going at a slower pace than before.

And it appears that Dinky was curious about this, "Why are you struggling to fly around with us?

You're a much better flyer than Scootaloo but she never has a problem driving Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle around all day?

ARE WE FAT!?"

If I had been drinking something I would have spit it out in laughter and spoke up, "Rumble! You can focus on flying us around I will explain it to Dinky."

I felt the wagon shake as Dinky readjust to look at me with what I could only assume a questioning expression.

Answering her silent question I spoke up, "While it is true that Rumble is a better flyer than Scootaloo both of them are incredibly athletic. Though Scootaloo is unable to fly she uses her wings to propel herself on her scooter and wagon all the time.

Rumble on the other hoof is not used to carrying all that extra weight while he is flying, so he is unable to fly how he normally would."

Dinky seemed to understand this explanation, "Ohh! I understand now.

Rumble's not struggling because we were fat.

Rumble is struggling because he is fat!"

*Laughing so hard it hurts*

Between my fits of laughter I managed to say, "Yes! Yes! Yes! Rumble has been gaining weight recently!"

I could almost hear the grumpy face on Rumbles' face.

With a sarcastic voice Rumble spoke up, "Har har har very funny.

Now if you would be so kind we have arrived at your house so Dinky can guide you inside before we return the wagon to Scootaloo after we stop by Sugar Cude Corner."

Dinky guided me into the house before removing the blindfold and asked, "You feeling better Amber?"

With a smile I looked to Dinky and replied, "Ya I am.

Ohh and make sure you treat Rumble well after everything he did to help."

Waving back at me as she left she shouted back, "Don't worry about Rumble and I won't let him go over board."

*Later...*

Rumble

With one less passenger I had an easier time flying the wagon across Ponyville and made my way to Sugar Cude Corner.

As I was preparing to head into the bakery Dinky spoke up, "If you plan to eat from Sugar Cude Corner then I am not paying!"

"WHAT!?"

Dinky

I know that it will be hard for him but as his friend I must, "Like Amber pointed out earlier you are getting fat.

As your friend I feel as though I must look out for you and I promised Amber to not let you go overboard.

So if you want me to spot you for lunch or even a snack it must be something healthy."

Rumble looked at me with a gapping mouth and I felt bad about it but Rumble is my friend and I had to look out for him.

It may be hard but I will pull through.

After a moment of silence Rumble asked, "What about a muffin platter?"

"THAT'S GENIUS RUMBLE!!!"

Rumble

We ordered chocolate chip and fudge muffins.