My little pony:Adventure of Seresia

“Rainbow Dash... I'm sorry... It was my fault that you suffered...” Twilight curled up in a corner of the cabin, her face filled with endless sorrow. The friends surrounding her rested their hooves on her, trying to comfort her, but they were also filled with sadness. Losing such an important friend on life's journey overnight would sadden anyone. Even the air felt heavy, as if it were infected with grief; every breath seemed unusually burdensome.

Xiao LIng sat by the door, feeling conflicted. Although she didn’t know much about these ponies, she could sense the depth of their bonds formed while living together on the ship. The blue pegasus had given her the impression of a lively and adventurous young pony, eager to explore and try new things. Unfortunately, all Xiao LIng could do now was offer help when needed; the rest of it was just a waiting game for Jin Yun's return.

“Don't be sad, Twilight... It’s not your fault...”

“No... Spike... It is all my fault! If I had listened to the Ambassdor's warning earlier, none of this would have happened...” Twilight wiped the tears from her face, but more continued to flow from the corners of her eyes. Seeing Twilight so dejected, Spike found that the words he wanted to say were lost; he could only sigh and turn to leave the cabin. He planned to go up on deck for some fresh air to ease his own inner pain.

“Oh well, Rainbow Dash... If I had been there to help you at that time, perhaps you wouldn’t have gotten into trouble...” Weakly leaning against the railing of the ship, Spike supported his chin with one paw and looked out at the distant reef. He felt sad too; his mind echoed with memories of Rainbow Dash. The adventures they shared, the playful times together—they had gone through so much as a group, but now she was nowhere to be found.

Spike was still reluctant to believe that Rainbow Dash had truly left them forever; he preferred to think that she, like a character in a cliché novel he had read, had simply lost her memory for a while and had been taken in by kind-hearted residents. He imagined that they would eventually be found by their searching group and that her memories would be restored.

“Rainbow Dash... don’t worry... even if I have to search the ends of the world, I will do whatever it takes to find you!” Wiping away his tears, Spike clenched his fists, determined to find Rainbow Dash for her sake and to prevent Twilight from being consumed by endless guilt and sadness throughout the day.

“Hello?? Is any pony up there?? Mind giving a hoof??” Just as Spike was thinking about how to start his search, a voice called out, and the hanging rope ladder began to shake violently, as if some pony was climbing up it.

“Huh? I’m coming, I’m coming.” Spike didn’t want to waste any time; he quickly went to the ladder's support, peering down to look while extending his paw. When he saw who was approaching, Spike was completely stunned: it was Rainbow Dash, climbing up the rope ladder!

“What, is there something wrong with my face?” With Spike’s help, Rainbow Dash finally managed to climb onto the boat after some effort. But Spike continued to stare at her, his face filled with shock. She quickly touched her cheek, searching for any issue, but found nothing. Then she realized it might be because her wings were wrapped in bandages and splints. Turning to the side, she pointed a hoof at her wings and said:“Are you shocked by this? Nah, don’t worry, it’s nothing serious! I just sustained a minor injury; I can’t believe I actually survived that storm.”

Not only was Spike relieved, but even Rainbow Dash felt thankful to be alive, as if it had all been just a dream. After all, she had faced dangers alongside the fearless Pegasus, and experienced situations much more perilous than this; a little injury was trivial in comparison.

“Fortunately, I met a kind couple who took me in for a while and told me there’s a small town on this island. I even received treatment there! But really, not being able to fly for several months is so frustrating… By the way, what about Twilight and the others?”

“Um… they’re in that cabin over there…” Spike responded to Rainbow Dash’s question, but he clearly still couldn’t believe that she was standing right in front of him.

“Don’t worry, I’ll be fine! I’m going in now. Haha, Spike, you really should look in the mirror; you look so funny right now!” Rainbow Dash said half-jokingly as she lightly tapped Spike on the head with her hoof while walking past him, heading straight for the helm. Spike stood there like a statue, staring blankly at Rainbow Dash's back until the rope ladder made noise again. He turned around just as Jin Yun landed gracefully beside him.

“It’s you… you found her?”

“Yes, cutie Spike, I found her in the town. I originally wanted to investigate the situation on the island; I didn’t expect to run into her,” Jin Yun replied casually, though she may not have realized what this meant for them.

“By Princess Celestia, you really helped us out big time!” Spike exclaimed with excitement as he rushed to hug Jin Yun. She seemed a bit bewildered but quickly pushed Spike away without hesitation.

As Jin Yun returned to the cabin, the heavy atmosphere felt even thicker than when she had left. Everypony had already cried themselves out, each sitting in a corner and staring vacantly at the floor. Suddenly, the cabin door was pushed open, pulling their attention away from the ground.

When they looked toward the entrance, their expressions instantly transformed to mirror Spike's reaction upon first seeing Rainbow Dash:

“Why are you all sitting on the floor? And glum like this?” With the lively Rainbow Dash before them, everypony rubbed their eyes in unison. The sunlight streaming in from outside bathed Rainbow Dash in warm light, creating a faint aura around her, as if a moment of revival—or perhaps an illusion of rebirth—had appeared.

“Rainbow Dash...? Is it really you !?” Twilight exclaimed, nearly jumping up to rush toward her. She examined Rainbow Dash from head to toe, as if verifying that she wasn't dreaming, even reaching out to pinch her cheek to ensure this wasn’t an illusion.

“Ouch! Let go of me! What’s with all the fuss?” Rainbow Dash exclaimed, struggling to free herself from Twilight’s grip. Stepping back, she made sure Twilight wouldn’t come at her again. After a moment's pause, Twilight lunged forward and wrapped her in a tight hug.

“Rainbow Dash! You’re alive! Celestia above... you’re really okay!”

“Oh, come on! How could I possibly die that easily? Please, I’m Rainbow Dash, and the dangers I faced with the fearless pegasi are nothing compared to this.” Even injured, Rainbow Dash hadn’t changed her stubborn habit of showing off. However, this did reassure Twilight a lot, as it indicated that Rainbow Dash was not dreaming after all.

“Haha! I’m so glad you’re okay!” Twilight’s smile returned as she wiped her tears, pulling Rainbow Dash close along with her other friends, as if they were long-lost companions. This made Rainbow Dash feel a bit overwhelmed, and after patting her friends on the back for symbolic comfort, she gently pushed them back.

“But... how did you manage to survive?” Once the excitement settled, Twilight raised the question that puzzled her the most, which was on everypony’s mind as well.

“It’s a long story. I struggled through the storm, but thanks to my continuous training with the Wonderbolts, I was able to overcome the dangers and escape the grips of death once again. Although my wings are a bit hurt, it’s better than nothing, and I owe it to that lady, Pear Butter, and Jin Yun’s help; otherwise, I might never have found you all in this lifetime.”

“What?! Pear Butter?!” Upon hearing this name, Applejack was suddenly shocked. Memories that had been long buried flooded her mind, almost blurring the images of her parents.

“I sincerely thank you for everything you've done, Jin Yun! Thank you for bringing her back.” Twilight looked at Jin Yun with excitement trembling in her hooves, grateful for Cloudy’s support. For a moment, she didn’t know how to repay her and could only shake Jin Yun’s hoof vigorously.

“This is what I should do, Princess Twilight. Um... in fact, I think I owe you an apology for the rude things I said yesterday. I didn’t mean to say those things; it was an impulsive moment. Please forgive me, Princess Twilight.”

“About that, those words indeed hurt the little foal's feelings. However, since you brought Rainbow Dash back, I’ll take that as your compensation.” Hearing that the princess had forgiven her, Jin Yun breathed a sigh of relief, as the weight on her heart finally lifted. While everypony was immersed in the joy of reunion, Applejack pulled Rainbow Dash aside.

“Where did you see my mother? Take me to see her immediately!”