Hours Once Gone

Spin, flip, roll and twist around, it was Rainbow Dash's all new and all dangerous stunt, the Sky Shatterer! Well, the name was a work in progress. Whether or not it would actually stick was to be seen.

With a multicolored trail left behind as she soared through the sky, Rainbow Dash screamed and hollered from the thrill of each spin. The wind crashed against her mane, flipping it backwards as she sprung forward through the air. It was like she was unstoppable with her wings. No way could she ever imagine living as anything other than a pegasus.

"Now for the grand finale… ha! This is gonna be so good!" She snickered to herself, barreling towards the ground below, before pulling up at the last second and bursting through a layer of clouds, but then… crash! Rainbow Dash was sent into a twirling daze, trying to regain her senses. She shook her head as she steadied herself. A few meters away was a wobbling Twilight Sparkle, who she'd smashed into on accident.

"Woah, Twilight! You good?" Rainbow flew to her side, holding her shoulders so she could balance out.

Twilight still appeared dazed. "Rainbow Dash, you have to be more careful. That hurt!"

Rainbow crossed her forelimbs, avoiding responsibility. "Hey, you were in the way of my flight path… anyway, what are you doing here? Bored?"

Twilight sighed, rubbing her head. "Actually, that is the reason I'm here." She pointed to Rainbow's flank, and unknown to Rainbow, her cutie mark was flashing.

Rainbow shot upwards in surprise. "Woah! I am never going to get used to that."

"I noticed the map was calling for you… and you're not gonna guess where." Twilight said.

"Aha, a challenge…" Rainbow smugly smirked. "Fillydelphia, Las Pegasus? Oh oh! Don't tell me, it's Cloudsdale!"

Twilight shook her head. "Actually, it's in Canterlot. The royal palace more specifically… I can't imagine why it's calling you there." Twilight almost seemed worried, as if something big was on the horizon.

Rainbow on the other hoof was… a little too excited. "YES!" She flung herself upwards and did a backflip from pure excitement, laughing. "No way, I can't believe the map is calling me to help the Princess! What an honor!"

Twilight sighed with a smile. "Well, I'm glad you're excited. It's a shame I can't go with you."

Rainbow spun around and around, totally pumped it was her time to shine. There was no telling what kind of adventure awaited her, what enemies needed to be defeated and what obstacles had to be surpassed. Of course, whatever it was, it wouldn't be any sweat. Things were gonna be a-ok!