Spitfire sat in the middle chair, Soarin and Fleetfoot flanking her as the three stared out at a few reporter ponies, Fleetfoot adjusting her sunglasses.

Spitfire didn't necessarily like dealing with the press as a rule. They reminded her more of vultures, taking any small thing and blowing it way out of proportion. Like how Spitfire had dinner with Wavechill one night as friends and immediately the next day the newspaper talked about Spitfire and an unknown stallion dating.

"Alright, we only have enough time for a few questions so go ahead," Spitfire waved a hoof and idly watched Soarin straighten his commander bars on his uniform. The three didn't necessarily wear their dress uniforms unless it was important. Half of the team never even wore them unless they were ordered to or at special events. "You in the front row, brown stallion."

"Could you answer how the mayor of Cloudsdale took to you and the Wonderbolts moving to Amethyst Harbor?" Note Pad asked as Spitfire shared a look with Fleetfoot.

As Spitfire had suspected, he had taken it poorly. If it was up to Spitfire, she would have told him to shove it up his plot but she had let Whitewash handle it. He did focus more on the politics of the Wonderbolts, more so than Spitfire truly cared enough to.

"He and Princess Celestia worked out an agreement. I am not currently fully of aware of said agreement and that is up to the Princesses to share," Spitfire answered and took a sip of her coffee. "Blue mare in the back."

"Daisy Eclipse with the Canterlot Inquiry. Can you give us any update about the search for that missing stallion that got lost in the Everfree before the Nightmare Moon incident and how much the Crown is spending on the search and rescue?"

"I can answer this one," Soarin chimed in and Spitfire gave him a subtle nod. "Currently, we have teams still searching the Everfree along with ground teams led by Twilight Sparkle. We have notified his family he is missing and we won't be releasing his name at this time. As for the money question, we cannot attribute a monetary value to search and rescue cases, as the Wonderbolts do not associate cost with saving a life."

Daisy frowned slightly before she wrote down something on her notepad and sat back down, idly watching Spitfire point to a stallion in the crowd.

"Since you're currently one of these elements of harmony as they are called, will that be affecting your tours? How does your sister, Sunset handle being a element as well and do you two have arguments over them?" He asked and Spitfire was grateful she had her sunglasses on to cover up her rolling her eyes.

"We will be proceeding with all scheduled tours unless something from high up changes things. And my other sister handles it well. We are siblings, we argue. That's just a simple fact. Blaze is the peacemaker of the family," Spitfire answered and tilted her head at the confused look she got.

"Who is Blaze?" He asked and Fleetfoot raised an eyebrow.

"Her other sister? Her youngest? Corporal in the Wonderbolts?" Fleetfoot pointed out as the reporters all looked at each other and shook their heads in confusion.

With a scowl, Spitfire and the other two answered a few more questions before standing up and leaving.

Twilight glanced down at the sleeping Spike, snoring as she read a book with the dragon curled on her lap as she faintly smiled. Twilight always did enjoy whenever they sat like this though she often didn't say that. Twilight internally made a note to bring it up to him when he woke.

"Sleep well Spike," Twilight levitated him onto his bed next to hers before she stood up and stretched. She hated to admit it but she was bored. She had spent all day with Spike organizing the library and searching for any secret rooms. And spiders but that was mainly Spike standing on Twilight's back with a broom anytime he found one.

And everytime he found one, Twilight easily knew because Spike would let out a very feminine shriek that was very difficult for Twilight to not burst out laughing at everytime.

Twilight pulled some blankets over the dragon and snuck outside. She didn't necessarily know where her new friends lived but supposed she could always check in the town directory.

Twilight levitated the book down from her face as she stood in front of a modest looking house that had a white fence going around. Twilight peered around the fence and looked curiously at a white shed covered in various paint splotches, easels and other painting supplies visible from the window.

Twilight stepped to the front door and raised her hoof to knock. Before her hoof even made contact, the front door swung open and she found herself muzzle to muzzle with Watermelody, her breath smelling of various alcohols that made Twilight internally gag.

"Twilighttttt!" Watermelody cheered and flung a foreleg up around the mare. "How's it hanging sister?"

"Good I suppose," Twilight answered and paused to sniff the air. "How much have you had to drink?"

Watermelody shifted to hide the piles of empty cider bottles behind her as she gave a lopsided drunken grin at her friend.

"Not enough!" Watermelody giggled and leaned against her for support. "We defeated a mare with a heart as dark as night. That calls for celebration! Wooh!"

"I think you've celebrated enough," Twilight pointed out with a frown as Watermelody wagged a hoof dismissively with a grin. "And besides, that happened four days ago. Are you really still celebrating that?"

"Hell yeah!"

Twilight rolled her eyes as Watermelody swayed slightly on her hooves as she resisted the urge to pass out right there in her doorway.

"Hey Twily?" Watermelody slurred and focused on Twilight.

"Yes Watermelody?" Twilight asked warily and her eyes widened as Watermelody kissed her. "Hey!"

"Goodnight bestie!" Watermelody giggled and waved a hoof goodbye as she slammed her door shut and Twilight watched from the front window as Watermelody collapsed on a couch followed by quiet snoring.

"What in Equestria just happened?"

"Okay so Watermelody is clearly busy at the moment," Twilight commented to herself as she glanced at the moon. "And it's one am. Sunset is probably staying the night at Silverspeeds, Spitfire is asleep according to the very angry sounding note she left on her door at their new headquarters downtown. High Winds is asleep too. If Sunset is busy, I suppose I could pay Wallflower a visit?"

Twilight approached a two story white house with a silver arrow and a blue bow decorating the door that she recognized as Silverspeed's cutie mark.

Twilight jumped at a loud scream coming from inside as she tensed up before running to the stairs.

"Sunset?" Twilight called out and gently pushed the front door open. She let out a slow exhale and warily trotted up the steps, pausing only to check an empty large bedroom that she suspected was Silverspeed's room.

She continued to another room, gently pushing it open and raised an eyebrow at Sunset and Silverspeed hugging Silver Spoon.

"It's just a nightmare kid. No Nightmare Moon here," Silverspeed said quietly as she nuzzled Silver Spoon with a warm smile.

"I'd beat her up before she even got to you," Sunset offered with her trademark smile that normally warmed up whatever room she was in. "I helped beat her once. I can easily round up the others and do it again."

"Are you sure? She was scary and had really sharp teeth. Diamond Tiara said she wasn't afraid of her at school yesterday but I think she was lying," Silver Spoon mumbled as Sunset joined in the hug.

"There's nothing wrong with being afraid. Hay, I was afraid and I'm me," Sunset chuckled and levitated a blanket over the three. "The two of us won't ever let anything happen to you, right Silverspeed?"

"Mhm!"

Twilight quietly retreated before the three noticed her at the door, silently shutting it with her magic before she teleported outside.

She shut the front door and after a moments of contemplating, she locked the door and turned away.

"Hopefully Wallflower has less going on. Even I know when to not intrude of private moments like that."

Twilight trotted up to a small green house with plants growing on the side, pausing to sniff some lilies with a faint smile.

"Can I help you?" Twilight jumped and looked up at a bored looking fuchsia colored earth pony with three flowers on her flank and bright blue eyes that seemed to drill into Twilight as the pony leaned out of her window.

"Oh uh I'm here to see Wallflower? I'm Twilight, Twilight Sparkle."

The other mare brightened up slightly as her frown disappeared.

"I see. I'm her sister, Fuchsia Blush. I'll let her know you're here. I just assumed you were some random pony in her lawn," Fuchsia rolled her eyes and disappeared back inside.

Twilight waited patiently at the door, examining some of the flowers curiously as she occasionally sniffed them.

"Oh hi Twilight," Wallflower said quietly as she opened the door and smiled slightly. "I didn't know you'd be coming by. Is uh Spike with you?"

"No it's just me. Needed something to occupy my mind. And no, Spike isn't here with me. He's asleep at home," Twilight shot her a knowing grin as Wallflower blushed a bright pink and rubbed the back of her head. "I got a bit bored at the library and I'm not really sure about how to be a friend. All the others are busy or asleep or in Watermelody's case, drunk enough to kiss me and then pass out."

"She does that. When I'm not with Trixie and Lavender on our magic shows, I'm tending a bar part time in town. Watermelody loves her bourbon," Fuchsia appeared behind Wallflower. "Let her in. I made you tea as you asked."

"O-oh right. My apologies. I'm not really used to many guests," Wallflower stepped aside nervously. "Please come in."

"Thank you."

Fuchsia held out a hoof and blocked Twilight as Wallflower walked further into the house.

"Just so you know, my little sister doesn't make friends often. You're probably her first one in years. Hurt her and you'll have me to answer to. We clear?" Fuchsia scowled at Twilight as the unicorn took a startled half step back.

"Crystal," Twilight promised after a moment of tense silence.

"Excellent now I hope you like mint tea because it's Wallflowers favorite."

After a moment as she watched the earth pony trot into the kitchen, Twilight followed with a smile.

Author's Note

Name: Soarin.
Nicknames: Soar, Clipper.

Age: 30.

Rank: Commander.

Callsign: Clipper.

Bio: Soarin is the second in command of the Wonderbolts, serving under Spitfire. He is a friendly pony and often plays the role of therapist along with some others in the Wonderbolts, leaving his open for anypony who might need him. He is one of the closet friends of Spike, often spending time with the younger dragon. The two share a fondness for Ogres and Oubliettes. He once was briefly replaced by Spitfire and Fleetfoot once he got his wing injured. Soarin was sent down into the catacombs of Canterlot with Fleetfoot to search for the missing Lyra, Twinkleshine and Minuette during the Canterlot Wedding. He assisted Spitfire against Tirek and managed to get a hit before losing his flight. Soarin isn't without his faults, once accusing Rainbow of sending Spitfire away to fly with Wind Rider. He quickly turned on the stallion along with the others once the truth came out. Soarin is obsessed with all apple related products, especially apple pie and it's a fact that the others who know him are all too happy to bring up. He later opens a Wonderbolt bar downtown with Sunchaser and Rapidfire that the others often gather at where he often gave the younger Whiplash advice.

Motto: If at first you don't succeed, keep trying.

Abilities: Soarin is naturally talented at talking to ponies and can offer decent advice. He often assisted Whiplash personally. Soarin is a strong flyer and enjoys spending time with others.

Weaknesses: Soarins main weakness is caring too much about ponies and often doesn't take care of himself because of his focus on helping others around him. And apple pie.

Allies: Spitfire, High Winds, Fleetfoot, Blaze, Rapidfire, Surprise, Sunchaser, Sunset, Watermelody, Twilight, Spike, Wallflower, Raindrops, Thunderlane, Wonderbolts, Celestia, Luna, Applejack, Discord, Pinkie, Fuchsia, Lightning Dust, Rainbow Dash, Thorax, Silverspeed, Silver Spoon, Rarity.

Enemies: Wind Rider, Lightning Dust (formerly), Discord(formerly), Nightmare Moon(formerly), Tirek, Changelings (formerly), Chrysalis, Lightning Bug, Hard Hat, Speed Trap, Cinnamon Swirl, Music Bluegrass, Walnut Cherry.

Notable quotes:

"Stupid magic stealing centaur."

"I think they're pretty pissed Fleetfoot. We should probably run."

"Stupid wing, stupid Spitfire. Stupid Fleetfoot."

"She's right. We're Wonderbolts. We look out for each other. Which reminds me, where is Spitfire?"

"Fall back!"

"What happened to Sunset was not your fault. She was lucky to have you as an older sister Spitfire."

"I'm to blame too. I didn't see the signs just as much as you did. His death is not on you alone. It's on all of us." to Spitfire after a Wonderbolts death.

"Apple pie!"

"Shush up. Apple pie is a gift from Celestia."

"My door is always open if you need somepony to talk to!"