Broken Hearts Part 1: Entropy's Wrath

Rainbow Dash had just completed her mood elevating performance when she noticed Mrs. Cake on the ground trying to get her attention. "Hey, Rainbow Dash! Just wanted to let you know that Pinkie moved, I'm afraid you won't be seeing her around anymore!" Mrs. Cake shouted to Rainbow. Rainbow Dash just sat there staring at Mrs. Cake, who after feeling quite awkward and frankly a little creeped out by the way Dash had stared at her; her magenta eyes seemed almost empty, yet they peered deep into Mrs. Cake's soul revealing all dark truths hidden within. "Okay then, here's a cupcake; Pinkie wanted you to have it." Mrs. Cake said leaving the cupcake on the ground for Rainbow Dash before heading off to deliver the rest of the cupcakes.

After a few moments of Rainbow Dash sitting next to her farewell gift from Pinkie, she began to think about her life and what it meant to her. It had been a year sense she had applied to the Wonder Bolts, Rainbow had made a promise to herself that day that she would train every day until her interview was scheduled. The year before the Wonder Bolts had announced that Soarin was retiring and that they would be accepting scheduled interviews and performances to find somepony to take his place, it was then that Dash made her promise and began her training. Her training was rigorous, not only had she been exercising and flying about, but she had perfected all her signature moves, except one; the sonic rainboom. To be honest, the sonic rainboom is nearly impossible, and Rainbow was the only pony to pull it off; and to practice such a move is insane. But that's what Dash lived for.

he day had finally come, the Wonder Bolts had taken seats and awaited Rainbow's performance. Rainbow would normally feel extremely nervous, but today was different, today was the day she would prove to the Wonder Bolts that she was worthy! Dash began her routine without a hitch, she began doing loopdy loops and barrel rolls, nothing too flashy, she then began spinning clouds until they grew closer and exploded when they reached each other. Rainbow Dash had never felt so alive, the wind through her mane, the rush of adrenaline, it was all so perfect, and now for the finally. Dash shot up into the air gaining altitude in a matter of seconds, and just as suddenly began to fly straight towards the ground. The cone began to form over her face like it had previously, her eyes began to tear up because of the wind, she was forced to close her eyes. She began to approach the ground, the Wonder Bolts staring in a sort of confused awe, when Dash instinctively shot up just before hitting the ground, thus causing, the sonic rainboom.

The Wonder Bolts were highly impressed by Rainbow's spectacular performance, they noted that she would be hearing from them very soon. As they took their leave Dash could no longer control her excitement, she couldn't help but squeal uncontrollably, she had done it, not only did she pull off the sonic rainboom but she actually impressed the Wonder Bolts, how awesome is that!?! Rainbow knew now that it was only a matter of time before she would actually be a Wonder Bolt, she really needed to let off some of this excitement and adrenaline so she proceeded by flying all over Ponyville telling everypony the good news.

It had been a couple of days and every day Dash would wait for Derpy to bring her the mail, eagerly awaiting that blue letter and box. Dash sat outside her Cloudsdale home, which was more like an apartment, anxiously awaiting Derpy's arrival. Derpy wasn't the smartest pony, but she got ponies they're mail on time. As soon as Derpy's "charismatic" face appeared over the horizon, Rainbow Dash, well, "dashed" over to Derpy's side shouting, "Is it here!?! Did it come Derpy? Did it!?!" Derpy sat there puzzled trying to figure out who this crazy pony was, after a jolt of realization Derpy said, "Oh Yeah! I think it's in here? Oh, here it is! Bye Dainbow Rash!" Derpy handed her the blue box and letter. Rainbow had a confused look, as she would have corrected Derpy if her future wasn't just placed in her hooves.

Rainbow ran inside and threw the door closed, she tore open the box and lifted out the Wonder Bolt's costume. It was everything she had ever dreamed, the blue sleek design and flexible fabric; it very closely resembled a costume a super hero would wear. Dash examined it closely, however a bit big, Rainbow Dash loved it. She then opened the letter and read it aloud, "Dear contestant, we are happy to inform you that you have successfully made it into the Wonder Bolts. Your performance was miraculous and more than enough to join our elite ranks. We'd wish for you to attend Soarin's going away party as part of your initiation ceremony at 10:00 A.M. sharp, we hope to see you there. Spitfire." Realizing it was already 9:30, Dash decided to put on the over-sized costume and rush to the party, the location of which was enclosed with the letter, and hopefully be fashionably late.

Upon arriving Rainbow Dash had wanted to make a good entrance waiting for a good time, seeing as they had already started Soarin's going away party. However Dash noticed something a bit out of place, she could see that the only ponies there were the Wonder Bolts, except one. A particularly large dark maned, tanned fur stallion pegusus standing right next to Spitfire talking to her. Rainbow Dash decided to listen in on their conversation, leaning a bit so she could hear. "Sorry about the mix up at the post office, Derpy can be somewhat unreliable sometimes." Spitfire said. "Oh no it's fine, I'm sure my Wonder Bolt costume will turn up sooner or later." The dark haired stallion stated. Rainbow froze up, this couldn't be true, how could this happen, she was so close to her dream. These words made her heart sink, she soon felt a sense of shame and emptiness inside the likes of which nopony had ever experienced. She covered her face to hide the sobbing as to not be noticed when she heard the cling of a sarsaparilla glass and Soarin clearing his throat. "I'd like to make a toast to my replacement, a pony with skills far superior to anypony we've ever seen." Soarin stated, "To Dawnsun!" They all cheered clinging their glasses together. A second later Rainbow left, the tear covered suit in the door way where she sat.

This incident left Rainbow Dash bitter and scared the rest of her miserable life. After a long pause to think about her life (no back in present time), she found that she only truly lived for one thing, the thrill. Figuring she had nothing to lose she zipped off to the only place of danger she knew, Ghastly Gorge. Seeing as though she had almost died there before during her pet race, Dash thought it was the perfect thing to fulfill her need for a thrill. It had rained all day, Rainbow not clearing the clouds and all, and a vicious storm had rolled in, thunder and lightning all around, Rainbow Dash just sat there, well flied there, screaming at the cloud to do its worst. Almost as if granting her wish the cloud boomed as a split arch of lightning shocked both of her wings sending her flying into a rock wall. The wall began to shake and debris started to fall, after the lightning rendered Rainbow's wings useless she could not move out of the way in time. A large boulder came crashing down smashing Dash's leg into pieces and pinning her to the ground, causing her to scream in unbearable agony, as she felt every piece of bone and every tendon and muscle getting smashed to a pulp.

Rainbow sat there for hours retching in pain, not only from her demolished leg but also her now raw and un-numbed fleshy stubs that once were the fastest wings in all of Equestria. The pain was unbearable, she could feel herself getting dizzy and nauseous as blood began to spurt from the stubs. But even after all the physical pain she went through, the only thing that had brought tears to her eyes was the idea that she would never get to say goodbye to all of her friends. Again, almost as if granting her wish, in a rather ironic fashion, Owlowiscious swooped down with a quill and some parchment. Knowing full well that even if the owl tried to go find help Dash would soon be dead regardless, so she began to write down her final thoughts with what little strength she still had left.

"Hey guys, sorry I couldn't say goodbye in person, kinda got myself in a bit of a situation. Don't worry though, it didn't hurt too bad, and I think my 'wings' look pretty cool. But what i want to let you guys know is that I am sorry if I disappointed you, I guess I just wasn't as great as I thought. I tried my hardest to be the most daring and loyal pony a pony could ask for, but I'm afraid I have failed you guys. I just hope you all can forgive me for not being there when i was needed and for not showing my love and gratitude for you guys. Tell Dawnsun good luck for me if you get the chance, and if you give me a funeral make sure it's the coolest one in town. I'll always be here for you guys, Rainbow Dash." After signing her name she collapsed to the ground, she had stopped breathing. Owlowiscious grabbed the quill and parchment and took off; Rainbow Dash had died there in Ghastly Gorge, and would not be found until months later.