The Not so Average Life of a Fillydelphian Weather Pony

"Good morning everypony!" I say to my coworkers as I enter the break room.

"Good morning Rain!" Lightningbolt replies. "I see that you sewed on the patch that Featherfall gave you last night."

“Yes, I did! Thanks for noticing. Speaking of Featherfall, where is she and the Captain?" I ask while looking around the room.

Lightningbolt tilts her head towards the hallway, "They're in the Captain's office discussing what part of the city needs the rain clouds first. They should be finishing up in a bit.“

“I had a lot of fun last night!" I say to Lightingbolt. I tap my hoof on the ground nervously. “I noticed that we're both off tomorrow. I was wondering if maybe you'd like to get some coffee with me in the morning, I really enjoyed talking with you last night and...”

"Sure!" Lightningbolt replies blushing slightly. "I'd like that."

“Ahem" Thunderclap clears his throat. "I'm still here you know!”

As I open my mouth to reply, the door to the breakroom opens and in walks the
Captain and Featherfall.

“I hope I'm not interrupting anything." Captain Breezy says. "Thunderclap, Rain Twister, the team delivering our rain clouds will be arriving at the western edge of the city in about thirty minutes. I need you two to meet them and distribute the clouds across the southeastern side of the city. Once the rain starts, Lightningbolt and Featherfall will create a southern wind to slowly blow the storm north across the city.”

“We’re on it! Thunderclap says. “We’ll make sure to have the clouds in position before noon.”

Captain Breezy continues, "Good. This storm should last most of the afternoon. Once it's finished raining, join up with Lightingbolt and Featherfall to help them disperse the clouds to the north."

You got it!" I say with a salute.

An hour later, Thunderclap and I are in the skies above the city, moving rain clouds.

"So.” Thunderclap says smugly. "Are you trying to get with my sister”

His question catches me off guard.
“W-what?" The word stumbles out of my mouth. "What makes you say that?" I ask, trying not to look at him.

"Well, you two really hit it off last night at the lounge. Plus you asked her on a date this morning. What's a brother supposed to think?" He says.

“I-It’s not like that." I stammer. "She seems like a really cool pony and I just want to get to know her better "

“Hahahaha! Dude, it's cool. I'm not mad or anything." Thunderclap says with a chuckle. "You can date my sister if you want, you seem like a nice enough guy. I just want what's best for her."

“You really wouldn't mind?” I ask. "I don't even know if she likas me like that.“

“Oh, she likes you.” Thunderclap says with a sly grin. “Right now, just as a friend, but I see potential there. You’ll just have to let it grow.”

"Thanks for the vote of confidence. Now let's get these clouds arranged." I say, feeling sure of myself.

After another hour, we finish arranging the clouds into a storm. "Alright, clouds up, ready for some wind. Take it away ladies." Thunderclap says into his radio.

“On it!" Says Featherfall through the radio. "We'll meet back up with you north of town in a few hours."

"See you then." Thunderclap says.

Lightningbolt's Perspective:

“Looks like the boys got the clouds set up and ready for us." Featherfall says.

"That was fast!“ I say with a look of shock. "It's only 11 o’clock, I figured they'd be at it for another hour.“

Our shipment was a little short this time due to some issue at the factory, they assured us that the problem should be fixed soon though.” Featherfall responds with a sigh. "So…..I heard that Rain asked you out on a date this morning, what’s that about?” She asks inquisitively.

“It’s not like that” I say. My cheeks turning red." We’re just two friends getting a cup of coffee!"

“Mmmhmm.” Last night you two couldn’t keep your eyes off of each other, I think he likes you!” Featherfall says with a grin.

“W-what? Really? It mean, he's sweet, and-and handsome, but I don't think he's all that interested in me." I stammer.

"Give it a chance! It's clear that you like him and I'm certain that he likes you too." Featherfall says with a big grin.

My face is burning from blushing so hard. “I admit, I have been thinking about him a lot since last night. Hell, he was even in my dreams when I finally fell asleep. Oh, what to do, what to do?!” My mind races. "So, if this is a date tomorrow, what should I do? I've never been on a date before!"

Featherfall puts a hoof on my shoulder. "Just be yourself. He likes you for you."

"What should we talk about" I ask.

“I don't know, ask him where he grew up, or how he got his cutie mark. Something like that" Featherfall responds.

"Oh, I just don't want to mess this up.." I groan.

“I'm sure you'll do fine!" She replies with a sly grin. "Anyway, let's not worry about this right now, we need to get this storm blown across the city. We can talk more at my place after work if you want." Featherfall says.

“Yeah, you're right, now's not the time to be worrying about this." I say while tapping both hooves on the sides of my face. "Thanks for the talk, you're a great friend, Featherfall”

"No problem” She replies.

Rain Twister's Perspective:

Thunderclap and I met back up with Featherfall and Lightningbolt so we could disperse the storm. "Hey girls! Y’all doing alright? I ask

“Y-yeah, we're good!" Lightningbolt says with a blush.

"We're doing great! Featherfall says with a cheeky grin, while looking towards Lightningbolt. "We're doing juuuust, fine."

Thunderclap and I look at each other with mild confusion. "Good to know." Thunderclap says. "Let's get this storm wrapped up, then we can go home.”

"Sounds good! This shouldn't take long." Says Lightningbolt.

We make short work of the remining clouds and head back to HQ.

"Hey, Lightningbolt, um, which coffee place do you want to meet at tomorrow?" I ask.

"My favorite shop is called "The Lucky Donut”. It’s on the corner of Reins Avenue and Saddle Boulevard." She replies, "Meet me there at 9 o’clock, sharp!

"Sounds like a great placel I'm looking forward to it!" I say with a grin.

The next morning

“Sweet Celestia, I love the feeling of flying in the cool morning air!” I say to mysalf as I make my way to "The Lucky Donut". As I approach the shop, I see her waiting in front. I land a few feet away from her. "Good morning, Lightningbolt! How are you?“

"Good marring, Rain! I'm good, thanks. Just a bit tired, I had a hard time going to sleep last night." She replies.

"Yeah, me too.” I say with a yawn. “Hopefully a nice cup of coffee will wake us both up."

We make our way to the counter. “I'Il take a large black coffee, please." I look to
Lightningbolt. "What would you like? I can pay for yours too." I say with a grin.

"Are you sure? I wouldn't want you to waste vour money on me." She replies

"Absolutely. I invited you out, it's only right that I cover the cost." I say, "That's
something my father always taught me.“

“In that case, thank you, Rain, I’ll pay for yours next time." She says with a grin.

"So what will it be today, Miss ‘bolt? The Cashier says

I’ll have a large mocha, thanks." She replies with a sheepish smile.

"So." Lightningbolt says as we sit at a booth. "I know we talked a little bit last night, but I'd like to know more about you.”

“What would you like to know?” I ask

"For starters, where did you grow up?" She asks, staring into me with her beautiful blue eyes.

“Well , I was born in Manehattan and spent the first few years of my life there, but then my family moved to Cloudsdale. That's where I lived until a few weeks ago. I loved Cloudsdale, it’s a big, beautiful, shining, city in the clouds" I say reminiscently. "I even went to flight camp with Rainbow Dash! You know, the Wonderbolt? That's actually when I got my cutie mark!"

"How did you get your cutie mark?" She asks with a look of awe.

"Me and the other colts and fillies were playing a game where we try to make ourselves become as dizzy as possible by flying in a circle until we can't fly anymore, but I guess I don't get dizzy very easily and I ended up creating a small tornado." I say with a laugh, "The instructors didn't take too kindly to a tornado appearing in the middle of the tarmac, so I got in a little bit of trouble, but don't worry, everything turned out good in the end. I got my cutie mark during that escapade and ended up with an apprenticeship at the weather factory!“ I say with pride.

“Wait, I heard about that tornado when I was at flight camp a couple years later! I can’t believe that was you!” She says with astonishment. “I had always wondered who created it, I’m glad I finally found out!”

“So what about you? How did you get your cutie ma-“ I started, but was interrupted by the door to the shop opening up with a bang. We turn to see Thunderclap coming towards us with a scared look.

“What's going on?” Lightningbolt asks.

"We need to get to HQ immediately!" Thunderclap said with urgency.

"Why? What happened?" I demand.

“It’s Cloudsdale!” He replies, “There’s been an accident!”