What if Rainbow Dash was Celestia's student with Twilight?
Taking off to new horizons
Previous ChapterAs Celestia flew to the castle, her mind kept thinking about Rainbow dash and her Rainbow magic that she had. She never imagined that she would find one of the descendants of some of her oldest friends.
Aurora bow, one of Celestia and Luna's closest fillyhood friends, was a Pegasus that loved to life on the edge. When Celestia and Luna were still trainees under Starswirl the bearded, Aurora was a mercenary for hire. She was known as the Rainbow slayer in some circles, and one of the most promising mercenaries for her age.
On one job however, she got injured while taking out a mark for a client. Her wing was broken and was losing alot of blood in the process.
She fainted outside of Star swirls home, which catches his attention and brings her inside to treat her wounds. A teenage Celestia and Luna overheard the noise and wanted to help patch her up.
While she was recovering, Aurora spent time with Celestia and Luna during her time there and became good friends with them. After she healed, She asked if she can be Star swirl's body guard as thanks for helping her.
Star swirl then offered another deal and said, "As kind and noble as your offer is, I think it would be better if you became Celestia AND Luna's personal guard. The cosmos above knows i can't keep up with them anymore."
She then nodded as the three of them hugged in joy. Some of the things that got them close was that Aurora enjoyed looking at the night sky with Luna, and she loved to spar with Aurora in combat to learn new moves and improve on her old ones.
With Celestia, she had a love of reading that Celestia inherented from her, and Celestia introduced her to her love for sweets. Especially sweet, fluffy, delicious, cake.
One thing they all bonded with each other was their love for pranks. They would prank each other without remorse, and upped the anty with each prank.
And, along the way, they made other life long friends too. A side from Aurora bow and Sonic pitch, there was also Scorch blazer. A red unicorn with orange and red colored mane who specializes in fire magic and fire spells, Crystal geo, a beautiful blue unicorn with a gorgeous purple mane, who has a fondness for gems and fashion, Timber lake, a half earth pony half dragon who loved nature and was a surprisingly good swimmer, farmer, and friendly pony/dragon hybrid. It was a grand fillyhood for them to say the least with this group together.
However one day, Star swirl, his friends, and his assistant, vanished from existence without warning. This saddened Celestia and Luna a lot, as he was like a father to them. And having no way to contact him, the royal sisters and their friends, decided to protect equestria and all the ponys that live in her. No matter what the sacrifice was...
Celestia shook her head as she returned to the castle. Walking to her chambers, when she heard a familiar giggle. "Mama, mama!"
She turned to see Spike on Raven's back and smiled as she said "Why hello my little sunshine. Did my bundle of joy behave today?"
Spike laughed and giggled as Celestia cradled him in her hoof and asked Raven, "So, how was the castle without me? I imagine you handled everything while I was away?"
Raven nodded, giving out a small smile as she said "Yes Tia, everything was in order. Except for three things of interest."
Celestia then looked annoyed at, not at Raven, but at the potential problems Raven mentioned. "Ok, what happened while I was gone?"
Raven pushed her glasses up and read through her notes and said "Well, to start off on a more lighter note,Twilight and Spike had a exciting day together. Twilight couldn't stop hugging him."
Celestia smiled that Twilight and Spike are getting along great. It also warmed her heart. A feeling that she hadn't felt In a long time.
Raven then looked through her notes and said "Well, Silverbit wanted to have a summons with you on the taxes in cantrlot and Coltarado."
Celestia rolled her eyes at the mention of Silverbit. She normally had respect for most noble stallions and mares that served in the day court with her.
But Silverbit wasn't like the rest of the nobles. He had a picture perfect image in the political world. However, he was in reality, a greedy,selfish, and sometimes a tunneled versioned fool.
He's also been rumored to make deals with the criminal underworld and Mafias in massive cities like Coltarado, Manehattan, and cantrlot.
In truth, Celestia couldn't stand Silverbit. She hopes that one day, she can find a good reason to kick him out of the day court without her subjects thinking she's a task master.
Celestia groaned in distaste. As much has she didn't want to, she had to hear him out. "Fine. Make a appointment for tomorrow then. The sooner he's out of our manes, the better. And what was the last thing?"
Raven gulped at this last but of info. Not knowing how she will take it. "Ummm...well, according to your investigation team...There's some suspicious activity coming from northern forest sector. To be more specific, from Golden Crests castle."
Celestia then looked worried. She had taken a liking to Golden Crest for awhile now. Despite being Silverbit's younger brother, Golden was far more likable and respected then Silverbit.
So to hear that his castle has been having suspicious activity as of late was concerning, but not to personally investigate yet. She was certain that Golden Crest could handle whatever is going on for now.
"Have Clue finder alert me if anything changes. I have faith that Golden has things covered for now." Celestia said calmly. Not wanting for Raven to be worried on her behave.
Raven nodded as she wrote down Celestia's request. She then asked "Celestia, I have to ask, how was your investigation in Cloudsdale? Did you find the source of the Sonic rainboom?"
Celestia nodded and explained her findings as this surprised Raven as she says "Celestia, I'm surprised your willing to take another student under your wing. But are you sure it's wise to do this? The cantrlot elite will probably have a problem with this, considering-"
"Hmph, let those snobs think as they will. I see potential in Rainbow dash to be a great defender for equestria. And to wield one of the elements of harmony." Celestia said, confidence in her decision in making Rainbow dash her student.
Raven, still having questions, then asked "But,what about Twilight? Won't she feel like she's getting replaced as your personal student?"
Celestia shook her head as she explained, "Twilight and Rainbow dash are prodigious in their own talents. Twilight has the potential to be one of the most powerful unicorns in equestria. While Rainbow's flying skills has the potential to rival the best aerial fighters in equestrian history. I'm sure the two of them will be an incredible team in the future."
Raven was a bit worried about this move on Celestia's part, as she then remembered, "Celestia, this won't end up like with what happened with Ms.Sunset, will it? I know I wasn't around for those events, but-"
Celestia then felt a heart break as she recalled those memories of her first student in centuries. She should have been more supportive and helpful to her rather then shooting down her endeavors because she was too busy at the time.
She felt a tear from her eyes and said "I won't let that happen. I regret my actions back then, and I won't let this happen again to my other two students. I'll be like a second mother to them. Rise them, love them, care for them. Protect them with my life. I won't let them feel like they left their homes for nothing."
Even though she was still worried, raven decided to put faith in Celestia that this will work. She then asked Celestia "And when can we expect Miss Dash to arrive at the castle?"
Celestia then looked out at the sunset as she said "I calculate six to seven days, she will arrive. While I was up there, I learned that Cloudsdale was about to start it's annual climate movement, and you know how dangerous it is for a Pegasus to try and leave Cloudsdale when that happens."
Raven nodded and wrote a note on her writing pad to expect a rainbow maned filly to arrive by next week.
Celestia then gave a yawn, which caused her baby dragon to yawn as well. Raven, giggling at the cute scene that played out. "Well, I suppose I'll let you sleep now. Goodnight Celestia." Raven walked over to Spike and kissed his check saying "Goodnight little prince."
Celestia smiled as Raven walked out of the room. She made the right choice in giving her a chance at being her assistant. As Celestia tucked Spike in his crib, she then put up her royal attire, she then climbed into bed, ready for another lonely night.
But, something was different this time. It looked like a vision of some kind. In it, there was Rainbow dash and Twilight sparkle. Both grown mares, along with another unicorn. It was a mare she hadn't seen in a long time. That firey flare she had was unmistakable. It was Sunset shimmer.
She was with Twilight and Rainbow dash, and...they were hugging. The three of them were acting like long lost siblings. It made her smile, as this warmed her heart.
Then, the vision shifted to Twilight and Rainbow dash with another group of mares and...they seem tight as well. They also had what looked like...a young little purple dragon?
This was getting incredible. That was Spike. Her son, grown up. And he looked adorable. He seemed to be apart of the group with Twilight and Rainbow dash.
Another vision then came in, and it looked like her son was with a white mare with a pretty purple mane. And...they were on a date. Celestia smiled as she was glad that he'll have a marefriend In The future.
Yet another vision appeared, this time, it wad the same group of ponys with Twilight and Rainbow dash. But this time, there was violet unicorn with cyan streak in her purple mane, and blue unicorn with a white mane, as well as a cyan Pegasus with a blonde mane. And they seem to be a part of the group too.
One last vision then came to her mind, and this was more dangerous then the others. It was Twilight, Rainbow dash, Spike, and the rest of the ponys from the visions. Except for Spike, all the ponys looked the same. It was a Settle charge, but...it looked like their all alicorns.
And the tiara and the necklaces Twilight, Rainbow dash and the others were wearing. Are those...the elements of harmony?! The elements chosen them to be their next wearers.
And the necklaces Spike, Sunset, and the others were wearing...are those...NEW elements of harmony?! There's no way, new elements have come to light?! But how?!
And they all seemed to be wearing...battle armor?! It seemed a massive war or battle was taking place. And Celestia was there too in her old armor. And also with...Her sister too?! She was both happy and sad for her. Happy, because her sister will return one day. But also sad because her student would have to learn the ways of the warrior and fight now. But, she was determined to help them grow as warriors, And as the visions vanished. She Giving her much to think about. And a happy and exciting smirk creeped up on her face.
The next morning
Rainbow dash, her brother Prism, Fluttershy and their friends arrived at the north side of Cloudsdale,ready for Rainbow and Fluttershy to take off.
Fluttershy then walked up to Prism as she said "Well, I'm off. I hope you continue to behave while I'm gone, ok? And don't worry about zeffer giving you trouble. I already talked to him."
Prism blushed, as he thought Fluttershy looked cool to him as he said "O-Ok Fluttershy. Good luck learning about animals down there." Fluttershy nodded as she walked to Cloud kicker and Gilda. About to say goodbye to them as well.
Rainbow dash then walked up to her little brother as she said "Well Prism, this is it. Umm...I'm, gonna miss you. And all that stuff."
Prism then raised a brow as he said "Come on sis, where's the emotion? Stop trying to hide yourself by being cool and show the REAL you. We don't judge."
Rainbow then looked at her precious little brother in his eyes and her eyes began to water as she said "Oh...LITTLE BRO!" She then cried in her little brother's embrace, letting him know how much she'll miss him as she said "I love you bro." She dried her eyes and gave smirk and said "You and Cloud kicker show the wonderbolts who's boss!"
Prism then gave a determined look as she and Fluttershy nodded and said "Ready Flutters?"
Fluttershy, surprisingly gave a determined nod and said "Let's do this." As the both jumped off and took to the skies. Ready to start the next chapter of their lives!
Author's Note
And...Part 5 of the origins arc is done! I hope the wait was worth it! With new projects I've been working on, I've been trying to make time to give love to all my stories. Let me know in the comments what you think of part 5 and I'll see you all for part 6 of the origins arc.