Author's Note

Probably one of my best writes ever I loved writing this one. I even criedwhile writing this chapter

Speed isn't all there is

*in Bolt's dream

“You're going to win this race and if you do, I'll tell you a secret. “, Sunny said with a giggle.

“Got it, for you Sunny. “, Bolt gave Sunny a hug that felt like it was never going to end, his heart racing faster than the thoughts could appear in his head.

He left the hug and went to go race. His racing went blurry before he was falling to the ground as the announcers shouted,

“Bolt ran out of energy and is falling at a rapid pace. “

Bolt then saw the ground and

Crack

Bolt instantly woke up in a panic, looking around his room. He was sweating, he looked down at his outfit. He was wearing his underwear and no shirt.

Bolt then got a flush of emotions and then ran to the bathroom to puke.

Bolt puked for a while. There was a sound coming from Storm's room but he didn't notice. He got up and washed his face. He looked at the mirror and saw himself. Heavy eye bags, cuts on arms and close to hips. He felt his eyes get blurry and tears flowing down his face.

Bolt was nervous, not because “Oh yeah big race. “ He thought of Starmists crash and his brother's crash. He thought about the risk of dying, the risk of losing everything to a little mistake. He would lose not just everything, he would lose everyone he loved, His parents, brother, friends and Sunny.

Bolt got up and looked deep into his own eyes in the mirror and whispered to himself.

“You signed up for this and plus we are good at it. “

He smiled a bit before his reflection moved on its own and replied,

Still there's a big risk at hand so don't get too cocky and remember I'm you.

Bolt shaked his head and his normal reflection was back. Tears are still falling. His clock told him it was 3am. Bolt walked to his closet, put on a white short sleeve shirt and some black long pants, He felt something in his pocket but ignored it. He took the elevator down to see the mail mare was her Derpy Hooves. And she asked Bolt,

“What are you doing up at this hour? “

Derpy was barely even visible at this time, her grey skin, yellow eyes and her light yellow mane was barely even recognized by Bolt's eye's but he replied,

“Nothing just going to….eh walk as usual. “

“Well, have a nice walk and enjoy the rest of your day. “

“Thanks Derpy. “

Bolt walked out his apartment, Princess Luna's moon high in the black dark sky. The cold breeze calmed him down, it felt like the ocean breeze when he was with his parents on vacation. It calmed him before looking up at the stars. Nothing was different about them than any other night but it felt different. Bolt then saw a stallion with the same figure in the darkness as Tumble. The figure was on the sidewalk just standing there.

Bolt started to walk in his direction and waved his hoof to see that it was Tumble. He seemed stressed and he could see that as Tumble had tiny bite marks on his hooves. It was his nervous habit.

“Hey buddy what's wrong, it's your friend Bolt. “

Tumble jumped at his cold voice that sounded like he was about to murder someone in a horror movie.

“Oh it's you Bolt, how are you doing? “
“Good but I asked you a question first so can you answer it but take your time as I see you're nervous. “

Tumble fidgeted with his hooves and the grounds, cold, dark and icy grass.

“W.. Well *sniff* I got a offer to go study botany further with *sniffle* a high paying job if I get a degree but… “, Tumble just started bawling his eyes out and Bolt wasn't the best at comforting ponies or dragons or anyone of that matter but he patted his back and said,

“Dude that's great but why don't you want to go? “

It felt like ages waiting for Tumble's reply but then he said,

“It's in Manehattan and I just don't want to leave you guys. You guys have been here nearly my whole life. Now I have to start all over. I do but don't want to go. “

“You have to go, it's your whole passion. You deserve this man. You deserve it more than me going to the trials, you did this your entire life and we didn't even know each other before high school. So go for it and when do you leave. “

“6am,yes I mailed everyone letters, I'll try to keep in contact as much as I can. “

Tumble again cried but this time bear hugged Bolt. Bolt could barely breathe but it was fine. Tumble just wanted to make sure he got to say goodbye to one of his friends before he went.

“So why didn't you want to tell us about you leaving. “

Bolt asked with concern after they hugged and Tumble's words struck something that Bolt had

I didn't want anyone to worry about me.

Bolt just stood there for a bit before saying,

“Well then it makes sense but I'll explain this to the rest of them when we have O&O. “

“Well thank you but they are getting letters from me, I'm pretty sure Derpy already delivered them. “

THAT'S WHY SHE WAS THERE

Bolt just hugged his best friend who was with him throughout the entirety of high school, he could visually see all the memories of their friendship.

“Good luck with your journey. “

“Good luck with your race and remember. “

Speed isn't all there is

Bolt just smiled at him and gave him a hoof bump before leaving. Knowing he would never see his best friend for a while. He turned around as he had something in his pocket for him.

“Yo Tumble catch! “, Bolt shouted.

Tumble caught it, to see it was a folded paper that said,

Whatever pony gets there career first owes the other pony to throw the other in a pool with their favourite clothes on

“I owe you one. “

Bolt walked off with mixed feelings of happiness and sadness. But he knew he would be okay. Tumble was a great stallion and a place like Manehattan needed a stallion like him. Bolt still felt a sharp pain in his chest. That was his best friend and he was leaving, and who knows if he will return but he knew it was for the best.

Bolt flew up in the air at a silent yet fast pace. He went above the dark clouds and looked at the beautiful moon, it was shining bright at night. Even when everyone was asleep, it would be a great view for anyone that is awake but they are sleeping. Bolt just smiled and looked at the moon, he just hovered there and stared at the moon in all its glory and hoped nothing would go wrong with today's race.

“Hopefully it will go alright. “

Bolt flew down to his apartment building and went to his apartment fast just to chill and shower.

Bolt got in the shower noticing his appearance, those scars would never leave him from high school and college. He would probably have to keep on living with it. He went into the shower and his thoughts were clear as he took a cold shower instead of a warm one to remind him of vacation with his parents. He just smirked and sat in the shower, it didn't take long for him to wash but the thing that made him take long was his zoning out. He just thought about his life and it's funny and great moments. He got out of the shower and looked at the clock, it was 5am.

“Fuck I loved the night. “

He got dressed in his racing suit. And just sat in his room and chilled. He was laying down on the floor since it was cold and it reminded him of the night. He just stayed there and then decided to go to check on his friend,Storm.

He won't mind right I mean his just probably going to be thinking about trying to get one of the two mares he likes.

Bolt got up and walked to his door. He heard sounds coming from Storm's room but still he didn't care until he got to the door. He heard louder noises and noises of a mare.

Oooookaaaaayyyyy nevermind but seriously who is he with then.

Bolt walked back into his room still hearing the sounds before they stopped.

Nice wait Ohhhh that was the sound at the night

Bolt then went back out his apartment and knocked on Storm's door.

“Yo dude we got the trials, don't want you to miss your big opportunity. “, Bolt shouted as he knocked on the door.

They were scrambles behind the door or that's what Bolt could only hear. Then Storm came to the door. His hair was in a mess and he had black lipstick on his face.

“Jeez I know we are racers but you don't have to act like you race for the red horses(Ferrari). “

“I took*pant* your advice alright and it worked. “, Storm's words were just him panting and then Bolt looked in the room to see Tiara just admiring Storm.

“Good choice. “

“What? “

Storm looked at what Bolt was looking at before Bolt laughed and he got hit by Storm.

“I'm going to go get dressed and wash also. Yes we are dating but she was not a choice, she is a beautiful mare, I don't know why you didn't go for her. “

“Sunny's why, she's my reason to keep on going. “

There was a silence between the two before they said,

“We are so like a romantic novel. “

Storm said bye and closed the door while Bolt was waiting outside.

It was like he was waiting for ages but of course he ate like ten slices of toast.

“Alright I'm done and come on my mare. “, Storm burst out of his apartment.

Bolt looked at them as Storm let Tiara out her hoof through his arm as she hugged it.

“Cute couple but still Storm remember only five go through to the Equestria games and it's fast competition. “, Bolt said.

“Yeah yeah I know but still I'm just trying to relax and get my head clear. “Storm replied as he nuzzled Tiara.

Why is everypony I talk to in a relationship
this days broooooooooooooooooo.

Bolt just sighed as they quickly navigated out of the apartment building and went to the college with two love birds but the second he got there he saw his princess.

Why am I thinking like Button Mash? Author stop reading fanfics of Button and sweetie. SHUT UP MY CHARACTER. anyways

Bolt blushed and flapped his wings while looking at Sunny but then got a nudge on the shoulder by Storm and he just sighed. The time was 7am and everyone was here who was participating. By 8 they were all on the bus and on the way to Ponyville International Stadium or PIS(lol piss) for short. Bolt sat next to Sunny and she was sleeping on his shoulder. His leg was tapping the floor fast like a rabbit but he was relaxed and they were in the back so he just chilled. Bolt felt himself drifting to sleep. Bolt fell asleep slowly while smiling at Sunny.

She's my dream mare

….

.. Bolt wake up mate

Bolt slowly woke up to see his hugged Sunny asleep and he was blushing and better yet Sunny chose the perfect time to wake up. Both Sunny and Bolt jumped and didn't look at each other. They just blushed and got out of the bus. They then were jaw dropped at the stadium. It was like a gladiator's arena in the older times of Equestria. Bolt just walked in with Sunny but of course a really long security thing for the athletics checking every dam fucking id and college card they had.

After the annoying process they got in and sat at their stands with their schoolmates all there. Bolt saw Spike, Button, Sweetie Belle, Scootaloo and even Appleboom. Bolt just sat down and drank some water with his friends giving him some motivational words.

“Yo dude do it for Sunny. “, Messy whispered in his ear.

Bolt jumped and looked at Messy.

Messy just laughed coldly and asked, “Did I scare you? “

“Yes jeez. “

“Well use my words alright and also. “

Get yourself a lucky charm, if you miss your chance with her then well tough.

Bolt just stared at him before giving him a hoof bump. Bolt felt nervous and also what Messy just said was the same thing as Ares told him.

Bolt then heard Scribble calling him before Scribble pointing to the electrical board saying, “RACERS TO GO TO THE TRACK TO WARM UP, QUALIFYING STARTS IN 30 MINUTES. “

Bolt got up and went to Sunny and looked deep into her bright emerald eyes and smiled. Sunny just giggled and looked Bolt before saying,

“You better watch me do shot kick. “

Bolt laughed and replied,

“Pfft yeah I will but you better be cheering for me in this race. “

“Yes I will lighting and I know you won't disappoint me. “

Bolt blushed and flapped his wings at the compliment before hugging her and then leaving.

Bolt just stayed quiet and walked to the track to see Scootaloo and Spike warming up.

Bolt just stood next to them and warmed up in silence. It was quite silent between them before Spike spoke to lighten the mood.

“Hey since it's 5 spots we can all make it in even though there's 30 other racers. We got this. “

Scootaloo smiled and replied,

“You're so energetic but since I got some great tips from the Rainbow Dash I'm sure I'll do great in this race. “

Scootaloo Stood on two legs and stood with pride before that all went tumbling down as Spike then said,

“Yeah of course your 100 racing tips from the Rainbow Dash book will help. “

Spike started laughing as Scootaloo was blushing and hitting Spike but softly.

Bolt laughed and said,

“Well this is definitely going to be fun. “

“Definitely dude.”,A voice behind Bolt said.

Bolt jumped and looked behind him to see it was Storm. His racing suit was bright red and yellow.

“You're going to blind people with that. “

“And you're going to scare people when you come from nowhere and look at yours.”

Bolts racing suit was nearly entirely black with only tiny marks of blue.

Bolt just gave Storm a hoof bump and then Storm said,

“Future Golden prancers(Porsche) 1-2.”

“I prefer the Blue Bolts(Ford) but I don't mind them so. “

Hell yeah

Bolt and Storm heard a mare announcer say,

“As we are about to begin as just on time the WONDERBOLTS ARE HERE. “

Bolt saw the wonderbolts make an air trail over them and a rainboom.

“Show ponies can't believe I was named after them. “

The wonderbolts then took their stand on a stand high above the commentary box then everyone cheered for them. Soarin and Rainbow Dash standing next to each other. Bolt was confused the captain normally wears red and neither of them(Neither Soarin or Rainbow) were wearing that colour as then a loud thunder cloud came and went like instead of Rainboom it was a Stormboom. There was also a red flash going above and around the stadium as the red blur took to the stand above the wonderbolts as captain. Bolt looked in shock to see who it was.

My brother

“THE RETIRED CAPTAIN, STARGAZER JACKSON ARRIVES WITH A WONDERFUL SHOW. “, The announcer said loudly over the mic.

Bolt just looked at his brother's dark purple eyes and black fur. He was hating these show ponies and never knew this.

Stargazer spread out his wings to show exactly why he got his name. His wings were black but had a lot of tiny white spots on them making it look like a night sky filled with stars.

“HE HAS COME OUT OF RETIREMENT JUST TO JOIN THE WONDERBOLTS AGAIN AS THEIR CAPTAIN. “, the announcer said in excitement.

Bolt looked at his brother in shock and guilt of hating them. Bolt then smacked himself

I still have a job to do here.

Bolt and Storm warmed up and didn't talk at all like they were swimming both in their own thoughts.

“Qualifying begins now. “, The announcer said.

This qualifying would be different as everyone got a number for when you're about to go and Bolt got 12 and Storm got 1.

“Good luck out there Storm. “

Storm just dashed off and went to do his qualifying with three laps he did it in an impressive 2.12.87.

Bolt learned that the track was going to be a bit longer but Bolt didn't care. He went to go hoof shake and then saw that Horizon did his lap.

2.12.89

“Damn this is going to be a tuff event. “, Storm said with a bit of concern in his voice.

“Probably just showing off for his parents but it will be fun. “, Bolt replied while looking at the electrical board as he waited patiently for his turn.

The clock in his head kept clicking and Bolt was impatient and just looked everywhere and tapped his leg a lot. Bolt looked back into the stands while waiting this damn long to finish his qualifying. He just stared at Sunny, admiring her.

She's so beautiful in the sun. I would go to her but

Before Bolt finished his thought. Spike tapped his shoulder and said,

“Admiring a mare I see. Did that before but you do know how big your wingspan is right?”

“Huh? “

Bolt then looked at his wings to see they were fully spread out, basically being nearly an earth pony each in length. Bolt blushed and flapped his wings and hit Spike hard.

“Ouch no hurting fellow racers dude it's in the rules. “, Spike joked.

“Well if you're teasing me at least not today. “, Bolt then heard his name by the announcer and left to do his qualifying.

Lap 1

Bolt went fast and agile through the track making sure to barely dodge the walls of buildings. And got a pretty decent 2.13. 1

Lap 2

Bolt did the same as last time but not being scared this time and just full sent it and got as close as he could to the buildings. The track had a loop at the end with an electric board on the side to show lap times. 2.12.60

Lap 3

He just decided not to do lap 3 and took one of the flags to say he was finished. No time

Bolt got back to Storm and hoof shaked him before Storm pointed to his chin.

“Storm what are you doing? “

“I have come to realise I have a great jawline. “

Bolt just laughed with Storm and waited for the end of this so they could actually race. Bolt now flew back to the stands and went to go see his friends. Scribble was just yapping to Hefty as usual and she was just admiring him but paying attention. Messy looked at the floor and was drinking a red cool drink which was the same colour as his face as Daisy played with his hair, her hooves were all in his hair and it looked like she was just making two ponytails in his hair. Bolt sat next to Sunny, who was sleeping.

“Another night of writing all night, right Sunny. “, Bolt said as he put his jacket from his bag around her.

Sunny just opened one of her eyes. She covered herself in his jacket which he found cute as she replied,

“Yeah, I worked very long all night and only got 2 hours of sleep. “

“I woke up before I would wake up and got 4 hours of sleep, so I didn't sleep after that. Also, how's the book coming along? “, He asked with interest to hear her out.

That seemed to wake Sunny up as she heard Bolt say that. Sunny started to rumble about her romance novel she was working on. Bolt only heard bits of what she was saying but he just loved hearing her talk like this.

She's so cute. I wish this could last forever.

“QUALIFYING IS FINISHED AND NOW THE RESULTS. “

The irony.

Bolt got up and said to Sunny,

“See you later. “

“You want your jacket back?”

Time to be romantic

“Nah you can keep it Sunny, it looks good on you. “

Nice one me

Sunny blushed but then replied,

“I'll wear it to give you good luck. “

Sunny smiled at Bolt and Bolt instantly got butterflies and left without a word.

Ahhhh why me?! One time I try to be smooth and then I get hit with something as cute as that Celestia and Luna WHYYYYY

The top 10 came on the board and it was like this:

1.Bolt Jackson
2.Storm keeper
3.Horizon weathers
4.Spike Sparkle
5.Scootaloo Allgood
6.Smolder Oasis
7.Crystal Blues
8.Polar Zoom
9. Quick Zeb
10.Rumble Trouble(Gave him a surname)

Bolt then looked at Storm.

“AND THAT'S A MONSOON COLLEGE LOCKOUT TAKING ALL THREE TOP SPOTS. “

Bolt looked for Horizon to go to the podium for qualifying.

Bolt, Storm and Horizon were all impressed with themselves. As champagne bottles were sprayed and popped open the excitement died down as in 30 minutes they would race the actual thing.

Bolt just looked around again as he usually does since he just gets bored a lot. Bolt looked at his college’s stand as they were going wild. Water bottles being emptied on other ponies, dragons, griffins and changelings heads. Bolt smiled at the sight of the stand. This was because of him that they were going on like this and it gave him motivation to win this race

And do it for Sunny.

Bolts eyes instantly looked for Sunny in the crowd as he got a little worried but then he saw her with all his friends but without Tumble

And for Tumble.

Bolt looked at Sunny, her hair was wet and Scribble was holding Hefty high in the air. She looked very happy and wasn't even scared that she might fall from Scribble's arms. Messy just got kissed by Daisy as he stood in shock. Daisy just laughed as she poured water over his head.

Storm then stood next to Bolt,

“Great feeling. I did this 3 times before, it's the best. “

Bolt almost forgot how old he was. Bolt then replied,

“Yeah it does. “

Horizon also appeared from nowhere and said to Bolt,

“Yeah it's a great feeling and to believe we are the reason is amazing. “

Bolt just hoof bumped Horizon and said,

“Yeah now no pony here kills each other. Alright. “

All of them just laughed at what Bolt just said. Bolt made a truce with Horizon for now. Bolt looked Horizon and said,

“But that doesn't mean I'm going to give you first that easy. “

“Bet Bolt, remember lightning bolts are more dull compared to beautiful horizons. “

Bolt and Horizon were probably going to be rivals for a long time. Storm then splashed them both with water. Horizon shouted at Storm while Bolt enjoyed the cold water.

Then Spike and Scootaloo came to Bolt.

“Nice job out there but still don't get too comfortable or cocky. “, Spike said with a stern voice.

“I promise you I won't do that. “, Bolt replied just smiling.

“ALL RACERS TO THE STARTING GRID. “

Bolt and everyone else went to their position. Bolt looked behind him and saluted to the rest of them as good luck.

Red lights…

Alright let's do this

Green lights

Bolt instantly flew off the position and a rush of colours were behind him as they raced. The race was going to be intense.

Lap 2
Bolt was being challenged by nearly the entire grid but he just went past them all as usual but still 30 laps to go.

Lap 3
Bolt then decided to stay behind Horizon and Storm to save his energy for the harder battles to come.

Lap 4
Spike challenged Bolt for his position and while their battle was continued they passed both Storm and Horizon. Bolt and Spike were first and second with Scootaloo coming in a close third.

Lap 5
Safety pony. A pony crashed on the track but was fine. So they just had to make sure the buildings didn't take much damage.

Lap 6
Still safety pony as usual but next lap it was back to racing.

Lap 7
Bolt lost a few positions because of the weird timing of the safety pony leaving the track. Bolt was now 7th and had to make up some positions. He wasn't in the equestria games if this continued.

Lap 8 to 14
Bolt made one position as the competition was really tough and the one pit stop was on lap 15 onwards.

Lap 15
Bolt took the undercut and dove into the pits as he had to wait for 2 minutes as he drank some well needed water and energy drink. Bolt then waited patiently for it to end so he could go on track. The countdown was done and Bolt got back on track flying around a dragon who was bright blue with white spikes. Crystal Blitz(25yrs). Crystal was known for his very aggressive racing style but he just let Bolt through which was odd. Bolt looked at the buildings with the electric boards, Bolt was 13th.

We have business to do idiots

Lap 16 to 19

Bolt flew around making sure to use a lot of energy and then do one rest lap and then instantly got back to work. Bolt made 7 positions. Bolt was 6th, one more place but Bolt wanted first.

Lap 20 to 23

Bolt made the position by overtaking a now slower Storm and he saw Horizon, Scootaloo and Spike in the distance. Bolt overtook Scootaloo and Horizon. Spike was more of a challenge, he had to try many different things to even attempt an overtake but once he got it done he looked ahead to see Crystal in the distance.

Jeez this guy is fast

Lap 24.
Bolt got up and was close to Crystal. He went to the inside of him to attempt an overtake. Bolt went around the loop and felt a change in direction of his flying as he regained balance.

Shit I'm tired

Bolt flew more ready to overtake. Bolt was getting close to Crystal before his got hit by a racer he couldn't see as he was now out of control and flew straight into a building.The impact was so much his helmet broke off on the right on his face. He felt his right eye get scratched deep. Bolt covered his body with arms to prevent himself from more injuries but Bolt knew that was not enough as he felt both of his arms break.His memory blacked out .He was now on the floor in a lot of rumble. He felt like he was burning and he tried to get up to see if he could.

FUCKKKK MY ARMS NO SHIT Ouch also why's it so warm

Bolts one entire leg was under rumble and he couldn't pull it out. His other leg couldn't get up and it pained to even move. Bolt felt his air coming out of his body. His vision was now yellow, realizing that he was in a fire. Bolt spat out blood and was blurry in the one eye. He was trying his best to move, nothing was working. It felt like hours that he was there, he was bleeding out, couldn't even move or think but all that was on his mind was.

I don't to die please no please HELP ANYONE PLEASE I don't want to… Go

Bolt felt tears in his eyes as the fire died off but he was about to faint and now he was in immeasurably pain. Bolt couldn't do anything and his whole body gave up. Bolt last heard fire ponies and medics trying to get him out. Bolt's mind was about to go blank before he had one thought.

I don't want to go please. I hate leaving. Please..