Wallflower yawned as she approached a building with a pair of golden wings emblazoned above the door with the words Virtūs et Honos next to them. Wallflower stood in front of the double doors as she stared up at a pegasus logo.

“It means strength and honor,” Wallflower jumped slightly and glanced back at Spitfire and a white pegasus with a yellow mane standing behind her. “Surprise!”

“Morning Wallflower,” Spitfire smiled slightly as she hoofed her a cup. “I don’t know if you like coffee so I bought you a tea. This is Surprise.” Spitfire jerked her head to the grinning pegasus waving wildly as Surprise continued eating a donut. “We don’t let her have coffee because she has enough energy as is.”

“O-oh okay,” Wallflower said as Surprise examined her up and down. “Thank you. Tea is fine.”

“You’re from Ponyville, aren’t you?” Surprise asked and Wallflower gave her a startled look. Only a certain few knew where Wallflower came from as she never talked to the salesponies unless absolutely necessary. “My cousin lives there. You most definitely have seen her before. Pink mane, pink coat, blue eyes. Three balloons for a cutie mark like mine and has probably thrown you a party at least once in your life.”

“You’re related to Pinkie Pie?” Wallflower asked and took a hesitant step back. She certainly didn’t hate Pinkie by any means but the mare didn’t really have any idea of what boundaries were. Pinkie did seem friendly Wallflower supposed. And had a lot more friends than Wallflower could ever imagine having. She was content with her small group of seven or eight friends and that’s fine with her. “Oh boy.”

“She’s not as chaotic as that pony is,” Spitfire reassured her and the two watched Surprise for a brief second. “Most of the time.”

“That’s...reassuring?”

Spitfire gave a dry laugh as she held open the door for the two. She hadn’t been too comfortable around Surprise herself at first but the mare was pretty harmless other than the occasional prank.

Spitfire may have asked Surprise to tag along. Surprise had a way of making anypony laugh, even Spitfire. Spitfire would have asked Soarin but he and Fleetfoot were out with some others practicing. She could faintly make out the ponies in the distance from the window as the three trotted down the cloud hallway.

“So what exactly do you guys do around here?” Wallflower asked curiously as she swirled her hoof around the cloud floor. “And uh how can I walk on clouds?”

“I mainly do paperwork, keep the others in line, do the trainings for recruits and more. Usually work out in my free time,” Spitfire answered as she led the two down to her office and pushed it open with her forehead. “And we have the clouds enchanted so all the ponies in Equestria can walk in here if necessary. Though we came in the restricted Wonderbolts entrance.”

Wallflower found herself nodding as she took a small sip of her tea before sitting down next to Surprise on a small couch as Spitfire sat behind her desk.

A few medals were framed on the wall next to pictures of Fleetfoot, Soarin, Blaze, Sunset and Spitfire herself along with a gray pegasus with golden eyes that Wallflower recognized.

“You know Derpy?” Wallflower shifted to face Spitfire who gave a dismissive nod. “How?”

“Went to flight school with her. Been friends with her for as long as I can remember. I can’t remember the rest of my class but I do my remember the small circle I hung out with. She delivers mail here all the time and I was in her wedding. Was there for Dinky’s birth and Amethysts adoption also.”

Wallflower hummed before she continued examining the medals and photos. Derpy was one of the few ponies Wallflower called a friend in Ponyville. She had been there for Derpy’s wedding and Dinky’s birth but hadn’t remembered ever seeing Spitfire there. She and Derpy often had tea before she moved across Equestria.

Wallflower tapped a hoof against her leg as she watched Spitfire start to write. She didn’t necessarily want to be rude, but she didn’t hope this was all she would doing. She could be doing gardening or napping. She liked napping a lot more than she would have thought. She admittedly often slept under trees simply to be outside.

“It’s not all you’ll be doing,” Surprise commented and Wallflower jumped slightly before Surprise giggled behind a hoof. “Relax, it’s just me. Little old Surprise.”

“What do you mean, it won’t be all I’ll be doing?” Wallflower asked and had. Feeling she was gonna regret asking based on the grin Surprise had. She was used to Pinkie’s weird comments and ways of knowing things she shouldn’t.

“You’ll see Wally,” Surprise sang as she got close to her face. “You’ll see.”

“What is this room?” Wallflower asked curiously as she, Surprise and Spitfire stood in a room with various weights lining the wall.

“This is our weight room. You’re gonna lift some today,” Surprise answered and flung a foreleg around the mare. “Nothing too crazy, only about twenty pounds. This is a no judgment zone so don’t worry.”

“Oh well okay. You guys always do stuff jn here?” Wallflower asked curiously and trotted forward slightly to read some signs on the walls. “Warning, do not be stupid. Sincerely, Icy Wind. Who is that?”

“Somepony who is on our team. He’s a training instructor occasionally. Nice stallion,” Surprise answered as Spitfire took some weights off a rack. “I usually just do wing ups as a warm up but you obviously are lacking in the wing department.”

Spitfire elbowed Surprise with an eye roll as Wallflower looked away with a shrug.

“Yeah I am. What’s it like to fly?” Wallflower asked and Spitfire looked at Surprise.

“Picture being able to have the ability to just fly whenever you want,” Rapidfire chimed in from a corner as the stallion wiped some sweat off his face. “It’s the best feeling ever. You should try going on a balloon ride. It’s not really the same but the view is equally nice. Wallflower, correct?”

“Mhm,” Wallflower mumbled and crossed her legs as Rapidfire held a hoof. Wallflower eyed it for a moment before shaking it.

“I’ve heard of you but never met you properly.”

“Likewise?” Wallflower shot a look at Spitfire who gave a nod. “So what do we do know? I just lift them?”

“No,” Spitfire chuckled faintly and shook her head. “Well, yes but I’m gonna have you finish getting shown around the place and then you’re gonna run laps till I’m satisfied.”

“Oh joy,” Wallflower mumbled and shifted on her hooves. In all honesty, she could lift practically everything in this room and probably Rapidfire himself if she tried hard enough. Wallflower never really showed off her true strength because she always thought most ponies assumed it was weird. “We can start now, right?”

“Somepony is eager,” Spitfire teased with a grin. “If you want then sure. Let’s head to the track outside.”

Sunset untied her apron as she glanced out the kitchen window at Wallflower stumbling down the street with a green face. Or well, greener than usual she admitted as Spitfire and Rapidfire trotted alongside the mare with sheepish looks as Wallflower vomited into a trash can.

“I’m gonna have to ask about that later,” Sunset mused to herself as she shut the oven off. “Dinners ready!”

Silverspeed trotted into the room as Silver Spoon warily stuck her head in, sniffing the air briefly before gagging as Silverspeed shot her a dirty look.

“It smells interesting,” Silverspeed conceded as she paused to nuzzle Sunset. “What did you make again?”

“Hayasagna wirh garlic bread. Wine for me and you, water for her,” Sunset answered proudly as she levitated a pan out of the oven and set it down on the counter. “Tada! I uh had to follow a recipe. I usually just use a microwave unless I’m here with you to help me cook.”

Sunset willingly admitted she wasn’t a great cook. But she did know the few things she could successfully make was fucking amazing. That sounded less conceited at first. She could at least make a decent pizza. She always got the most shit from others but pineapple belonged on pizza and she would die on this hill.

“I’ll bring everything out. You guys go get seated,” Sunset promised and the two glowed a light red as she gently pushed them out.

“Momma?” Silver Spoon tugged on Silverspeeds tail gently. “Can I skip dinner? Sunset can’t really cook.”

“No,” Silverspeed frowned down at her daughter before sighing as she and the filly sat down at a small table. “While yes, I agree Sunset’s cooking is...interesting it’s the thought that counts. And she knows you specifically like this type of dinner so you’re going to at least try it young lady.”

“I don’t really like her. Why do you like her?” Silver Spoon asked curiously and Silverspeed smiled.

“Because she’s kind and hard working. She’s nice and friendly. She always owns up to her mistakes, no matter how small it is and is good to me. She has a lot of ponies that like her and it’s always a good sign,” Silverspeed explained and coughed into a hoof as she blushed. “I love her a lot.”

“Ew.”

“You’ll find a colt or a filly you love one day too,” Silverspeed teased with a smirk. “I was your age once too and thought it was gross to when mom talked about dad like this. But I’m gonna have words with him or her. I really don’t want to imagine my little filly dating. I’d rather keep you a kid as long as I can.”

“You’re embarrassing me,” Silver Spoon blushed and looked down as Sunset levitated some forks with a knife followed by plates and glasses with a large dark bottle she pointedly placed away from Silver Spoon.

“That’s my job,” Silverspeed deadpanned with a grin. “You will get used to it.”

Silver Spoon shot Sunset a distrustful look as the unicorn sat next to her mom and kissed the pegasus on the forehead.

She didn’t necessarily approve of how close Sunset seemed to be with her mom and she definitely didn’t approve of her mom’s relationship strictly for the reason of Silverspeed risking getting hurt if Sunset ever left.

And Silver Spoon technically couldn’t like Sunset either because then she’d be hurt as well if the mare ever left.

Silver Spoon sighed and stared down at her plate, internally cursing how complicated the stupid world was.

Author's Note

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Name: Surprise.

Age: 29.

Rank: Staff Sergeant.

Nickname: 'Sprise, Slowpoke, Balloons, Cousin.

Bio: Surprise is a very friendly pegasus mare who is a staff sergeant in the Wonderbolts. She is the cousin of Pinkie Pie and Applejack. Surprise is a tame version of Pinkie but has just as much energy as the earth pony. Surprise knows when to be playful and chaotic unlike Pinkie. Surprise is a kind pony and cares deeply about her fellow Wonderbolts and ponies. Surprise loves all of her teammates equally and is fiercely protective of them when needed. She, Spitfire and the other Wonderbolts are friends with Wallflower and often look out for her as a group. Surprise led Blaze and High Winds against a grown up Spike in a failed attempt to corral the dragon. Surprise took part in the Battle of Canterlot and willingly followed Blaze's orders in Spitfire's absence. Surprise is easy going and rarely gets mad. If Surprise gets mad, you most likely deserve to have her after you. She has the same fourth wall breaking abilities as her cousin. Surprise can appear to teleport randomly and can sneak up others with ease. She's not fond of bullies and often can be found calling ponies out on their behavior when necessary. Surprise is a widely liked member of her community and respected by many. She assisted Sunset and Silverspeed in finding Silver Spoon later on. She helped calm down an angry Sunset later. While she does love parties, she doesn't throw them for every little thing like her cousin and decorated the sleeping quarters of the HQ with balloons.

Motto: Live life to the fullest.

Abilities: Surprise can break the fourth wall and is a decent flyer. She is good at talking down ponies. Surprise can appear randomly when her name is spoken. Surprise can easily set up parties at the drop of a hat.

Weakness: Surprise's only weaknesses is her dislike of conflict.

Allies: too long of a list. Sunset and her teammates are to name a few, Wallflower, Pinkie, Soarin, Blue Berry, Backstreet, Blaster, Eject, Rewind, Optimus, Shining Armor, Rodimus/ Hot Rod, Discord, Spike, Celestia, Luna, Twilight, Spitfire, Blaze, Sunset, High Winds, Watermelody, Silverspeed, Silver Spoon, Whiplash, Raindrops.

Enemies: Chrysalis and Tirek.

Notable quotes:

"Surprise!"

"We should totally have a sleep over!"

"Don't judge me by my personality."

"Hey! Calm down!"

"Sunset!"

"Hey, drop it. You've already proven you're point, Sunset. He's already beat up. Don't gotta hurt him anymore."

"Conflict sucks. I don't like ponies fighting and all."

"I'll show you who the alpha mare is!"

"Hell yeah!"

"What's up, young Crashhopper?"

"See what I did there, Crashhopper?"

"I know what the Wonderbolts represented and I genuinely wanted to be a part of that."

"You really should have told us or Spitfire. We aren't jerks or well, we don't try to be. We aren't perfect and make mistakes."

"I love you, you're a good pony and a best friend."

"Gee, talk about hurting my feelings."

"I don't get mad often but going after my family is a surefire way to piss me off."

"The Bolts are my extended family really if you think about it. So technically that makes all of you my family too Twilight."