(Monday; 20th March 2017)

"Heya! My name is Train Coach Wrecker, born on the 05th October 1993 in Stutengart, Germaney. I may be the son of a Changeling, but don't let that scare you. I am both a capable and good-hearted individual of this society."

The yellow mare with a fiery mane who had listened to his brief introduction, took off her sunglasses, placing them on her desk below and giggled. A golden sign on said desk read "Capt. DS Spitfire M. Mitchell".

"That's quite the unique name, kid.", she remarked with an amused grin on her face. Train just smiled it off.

"Yeah, I get that alot. My name isn't without reason either."

"That much I've heard. While checking your background, I happened to discover an old newspaper clipping from '93. "Pegasus Gives Birth on Moving Train". Boy, you sure earned your name."

Train chuckled and nodded.

"Thanks, Captain. Spitfire's nice too. Sounds dangerous."

"So you're a flatterer aswell, I see."

She cleared her throat and got up.

"Now, Changeling Boy, you are one of the hundreds of ponies who apply to us each year. I hope you're aware how privileged you are, to even get the chance to prove yourself to the Wonderbolts, the most pristine and strongest force in all of Equestria. Especially with no prior experience or professional training beforehoof. But I'm a pony that likes to give out chances, because the hidden gems often end up becoming our strongest links. I got the chance to personally supervise your application tests these past few days."

Train started getting kinda anxious, the question if he made it or not killing him inside. He had always been an overthinker.

"You know why only about a dozen of our applicants end up getting accepted, Mr. Wrecker?"

Train stayed silent, thinking about her question thoroughly.

"Attitude. We get alot of hotshots, thinking they're the best thing since Usain Bolting. And there's nothing wrong with that at all. Infact, I think confidence is necessary. But what most of them forget, is that this isn't a solo mission. We are a big family of team players. And what I took away from watching you interact with the environment 'round here not only proved to me that you are an outstanding flyer, but also that you are a very pleasant, helpful and trustworthy pony to be around. The staff, fellow members and even janitors have spoken very highly of you, Wrecker. Now, combining your talent and personality, I would be stupid not to hire you."

Train was absolutely stunned throughout the whole speech, his eyes widening by the second and his smile growing to an unsettling extent.

"Oh..... Holy Mother of Luna..... Ma'am.... Thank you so, so much! I will make it worth your while, I swear!", he thanked, his voice more excited than ever.

"Welcome to the Herd, Changeling Boy. Your outgoing ways will help you out a ton, so keep that going. You're gonna go far, kiddo."

Spitfire saluted proudly, extending her wing. Train shook it with his own wing and saluted back.

"Dismissed! See ya tomorrow morning. And you better be on time!", she shouted.

"Yes, ma'am!"

Train happily flew down to the locker rooms, finally fully realising that this is real life and he had actually made it. He dressed out of his uniform and took his time, since he had the whole locker room to himself. Or so he thought. Just as he started putting his clothes on, he saw somepony stepping out of the shower. A mare clad in only a white towel. Train's heart stopped for a hot second when he caught a glimpse of her beautiful, hot pink eyes and rainbow-haired mane. She turned out to be none other than the mare, the myth, the legend..... Rainbow Dash!

She noticed Train and smiled confidently at him.

"Hey, you're the newbie. Congrats for making it, you are one lucky pony.", she exclaimed.

"Th-Thanks.... I..... It's a dream come true.", he stuttered, barely getting out the words.

"Hey, no need to be so nervous around me. I may be the fastest pony in all of Equestria and a total looker..."

She did a little twirl after that last part, to emphasise her point.

"...but I'm still just a mare, you know."

Train nodded, very enamoured with the mare infront if him. She was way cuter in person than in those magazines.

"It's an absolute honour to be working by your side, Ms. Dash."

"Please, call me anything but "Miss", I'm not that old."

She said with a laugh, as she reached out a wing for him to shake. While doing so, her towel slipped ever so slightly.

Trying not to focus on it too much, he shook her hoof, unknowingly starting a new era in both of their lives.

But that's a story for another day.

Author's Note

IWTCRD (I Want To Cuddle Rainbow Dash)