Hiding a rainbowby rainbowbot3000ChaptersA Missing RainbowA Flashback Of RainbowsRainbow Coloured TearsNew Pony In TownThe NightIs She Okay?Tail of more talesEnd Of The LiesEvents after eventsThe EndSolar BlareA Missing RainbowCelestia's sun began to set in the sky over Equestria. It was nearing evening and in a tree- located central Ponyville- lived Celestia's student. A lavender Unicon known as Twilight Sparkle. She sat down levitating a book and a cup of honey tea. She was just to sip at her tea when... "Hiya Twilight!" "AAAAHHH" Twilight leapt in shock and dropped the cup.SMASH. "Huh?!PINKIE?!WHAT IN EQUESTRIA DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING?? The pink bundle of madness and randomness was on the floor, holding her sides from splitting. "Ha,ha,ha,ha!Oh Twilight! He! You. You shoulda seen your face! Ha,ha,ha!" "Hmmm. So Pinkie, what's up?" Twilight asked but quickly regretted it. "Weelll!!! Today, when I got up I had lots and lots and lots of coffee and then I baked hundreds and hundreds of cupcakes then I went around giving free cupcakes to everypony. No one was saddy waddy afterwards, not even Mr. cranky! I even gave some to Princess Celestia and Luna. And some to Breaburn and Little Strong heart and Lyra and Bonbon and Vinyl and Octavia an-" Pinkie's sentence got cut short when an amber pony with a stenson walked in. "Hoowee! Trya not tah drink coffee next time Pinkie. Oh yeah Twilight, I noticed ya no longer ave a door!" "Wha-huh? Oh come on Pinkie!" Yelled Twilight. "Whatever is all the commotion about?" Rarity questioned while flicking her curled mane. "Pinkie's gone and broken my door and my cup! That's what!" Twilight yet again yelled. "Um...Twilight...you need to calm down,that is if...you don't mind." Fluttershy almost whispered as she fluttered in. "Hmm!" Twilight levitated the door and put it back on it's hinges. "SPIKE!COME DOWN NOW!" (I guess Twilight likes yelling) "Alright, alright! Keep your hooves on!" Said the green and purple baby dragon as he cleared up. "Hey Twi! Do want me to re-shelve this book?" "Hmm. Oh no. I'm still reading it." Twilight levitated the book and opened it to the page she was previously on. "I am reading about pegasus bonds. You see they are the strongest, even stronger than unicorn or alicorn. But no-pony knows why." "And ya readin it because...?" Intruded Applejack. "Ever since Rainbow and Soarin got together, I've been doing some research." Twilight answered "Typical you Twilight. Researching until the underworld freezes over." Rarity giggled "Speaking of Dashie, where is she?" Piped up Pinkie "She's probably with Soarin." Just as Twilight said his named, a knock came from the other side of the door. When she answered a very flustered and frustrated Soarin was hovering there. "Have any of you seen Rainbow?" They all shook their heads. "Umm. No. Why?" "She left a note earlier saying she was going to clear some clouds but when I asked Cloudkicker, she said there was no clouds to clear. I've looked everywhere for her!" He nearly burst into tears. "Don't-cha worry, sugarcube. We'll help find her." hushed Applejack. As she finished her sentence the five mares and stallion started to look for a missing rainbow. A Flashback Of Rainbows15 minutes of searching and nothing. "Wait! There she is!" A white hoof pointed to a blue figure with a rainbow mane sitting on top of a hill. Rainbow was looking into the distance. She then closed her eyes and remembered a pinic here with her family. A family she used to have. Flashback A pure white Pegasus mare with a red, orange and yellow mane was laying on cloud, about a meter from the ground, and was looking downwards. She had indigo eyes and a sunset cutie mark. Her name Sunset Breeze. Her husband- Lightning Blitz- was a musky blue with hair resembling a lightning, but green, blue and purple. His were tinted rose and had lightning bolt cutie mark. Next to him were two young fillies. The youngest was white tinted blue. Her hair was blue with a purple and red stripe. Her eyes were magneta. She had no cutie mark, her name was Daydream. The eldest was Rainbow Dash. She was running around, among the daisies, with her father and sister. She was giggling and smiling. She was happy. End Of Flashback A tear ran down her cheek. She heard her friends and Soarin come up but did not speak to them. "Rainbow, sweetie. Are you ok?" Soarin asked as he landed next to her. She didn't reply. She just stared blankly at Celestia's sunset. Six concerned looks were exchanged before returning to Rainbow. They decided to leave her. As they left, Rainbow whispered, "I'm sorry. I miss you. I failed you." Her head drooped as she said the last parts. The next morning, Applejack, Rarity, Fluttershy and Pinkie met up at Twilight's waiting for Soarin. "I do hope that Rainbow dear is ok." Rarity inquired as she applied the last of mascara. "Ah just wanta know why she looked so depressed." Just as Fluttershy opened her mouth to reply to Applejack's comment, Soarin entered with a depressed looking Rainbow behind. Her hair was dullened and ruffled, her wings were messy and drooped, her eyes carried bags and her cheeks looked moist. "Girls, I'm sorry I worried you last night. I....I...I just had somewhere to clear my hear." "Rainbow, why?" Fluttershy asked. "Well...I...um." "Well?" Rarity was growing impatient. "Fluttershy, you remember when you moved to Ponyville." Fluttershy nodded. "Well, that's when everything went downhill." Flashback "Mom! Rainbow has nicked me crayons! MOM!" Screamed Daydream. "Girls, play nicely and no yelling." Her voice as soft as Fluttershy's. "But..." "No buts young lady, listen to your mother." Ordered Blitz. "But Rainbow-" "You are not a goat, Dream." "Hmpf!" Rainbow stuck her tongue out. "Daaad?" Rainbow was acting her cutest. "No!" "But you don't even know what it is yet!" "Still no!" "Oh come on! Gilda has got an awesome party this weekend! All the cool ponies are going!" "What?! That Gilda! She's not a good example for my little Dashie." Sunset said as she tidied up. "Oh horseapples!" Rainbow muttered. "MOM! DAD! RAINBOW IS- mmphf." Dream got a hoof to the mouth. "Rainbow Miriam Dash! Be nice to your sister and mind your language!" KNOCK. KNOCK. KNOCK. Blitz got up to answer the door. "Come on girls, time for bed." Ushered Sunset. "HEY! WHAT THE-" "GET DOWN NOW!" Yelled a low voice. A dark brown Pegasus held down Blitz and held a knife to his throat. "GIRLS!" Sunset tried to get over to them but was stabbed in the chest by a marine blue pegasus. "MOM!" The girls squealed. "SHUT IT!" He hissed. "What do you want?" Blitz asked worrying for the safety of his children. "Well, rumors say that you are loaded." "With you gone we can hoard it!" "You disgust me!" As Blitz spoke, one of the pegasi plunged a knife into Blitz's back. The fillies whimpered. The strange stallions grabbed numerous expensive items and left. Completely forgetting the two scared fillies. "Mom.dad." Rainbow whispered. "Rain-Rainbow. Look after Daydream. For us. Protect her." Sunset choked. "Yes. Yes. I promise. I love you." Sobbed Rainbow. "Mommy. Daddy. Please don't go." Whispered Dream choking on her own tears. The two fillies were distraught. "We both love you. Make us proud. Become a Wonderbolt, Rainbow. We...love you!" Blitz closed his eyes. He was gone. Quickly followed by Sunset. Rainbow hugged her sister tight. "It'll be okay. Don't worry." Tears soaked her cheeks. "I promise. I promise on my life that I will keep you safe Daydream. I love you." They both fell asleep hugging each other, trying to dream away the event that just happened. Rainbow Coloured Tears"Wow Rainbow. I knew ya were strong, but not tha strong." Applejack was amazed. All of them were. "Oh sweetie, I didn't know." Soarin hugged the tear stained mare. "It doesn't end there." "Whatever do you mean, Rainbow?" Rarity inquired. "After the death of my parents, me and my sister went into custody of my uncle, Solar Blare. And he...he." Rainbow burst into more tears. Soarin held her closer while Fluttershy stroked Rainbow's mane. "He abused me. As in he raped me." Six gasps escaped the mouths of the others. "For years it carried on. Fortunately, he'd only hit Daydream. Until one night, he got angry and stabbed her. I tried to buck him but he stabbed me here." She pointed at her wing. "Once I bucked him down I grabbed Dream and flew out, with the knife still in. But, by the time I got to the hospital, she was dead. She died in my hooves. I PROMISED I WOULD PROTECT HER, but I didnt." Rainbow let go of Soarin and flew off, still crying. "Gosh." Was all Rarity and Fluttershy could say. "Poor Dashie. Now she's all saddy-waddy." "I'll follow her." "No wait, Soarin. Give her some space." Twilight said. "No. She needs me. She needs all of us." And he zoomed out. "I know! A party will cheer her up!" "No Pinkie. A party won't cheer her up this time." Implied Twilight. "What?!..no...party...won't...cake...balloons...oatmeal, are you crazy??" Pinkie jibbered. "Well done Twi. Ya done it. Ya ave broken Pinkie!" Applejack said while holding back the giggles. "Girls! Look at this!" Rarity trotted in while hovering a newspaper. "Solar Blare Escapes Canterlot Prison." "Is there a pictures of him?" Asked Twilight. Rarity flipped through the paper. "No." "Poor Rainbow. But she'll be fine. She's a strong an-" "NO SHE WON'T, APPLEJACK!" Everyone stepped back at Fluttershy's sudden outburst. "SHE NEVER TELLS ANYPONY ABOUT HER PAST! NOPONY! YOU KNOW WHAT, SHE TURNED SUICIDAL. YEP THAT'S RIGHT! SHE COULDN'T HANDLE THE DEATH OF EVERYPONY SHE CARED FOR!!" "Wait you knew about this before us?" Twilight said, still shocked at Fluttershy's anger moment. "Well...um...yes. But I didn't know to much about her uncle." She automatically went back to 'shy' mode. New Pony In Town"Please Rainbow. Talk to me." Soarin urged his lover. Rainbow Dash was sitting in Sugarcube Corner, along with Soarin, Applejack and of course, Pinkie Pie. "Come on Dashie! There's no point being saddy waddy all day!" Pinkie attempted to cheer her friend up. Rainbow just looked away. *sigh* "I just can't believe he's escaped." Her eyes widened. "What if he's after me? What if he's here? He's trying to get me!" She hid under the table. The others watched in shock. Rainbow doesn't usually act scared. She covers it up by being cool. "Fluttershy was right. Ah ave never seen Rainbow so scared." Applejack said. Soarin went under the table. "Sweetie. Come on. He won't get you. I will be here." "But he's killed once, he can do it again." Soarin held out his hoof to Rainbow. Rainbow looked up then at his hoof. Then at Soarin. She smiled. She remembered the reason why she loved him. His boisterous and rough nature was pushed aside as his loving, caring and funny side came in place. Rainbow also loved staring into his emerald eyes. She came up from under the table. Soarin cuddled her. Making her feel warm and happy. Pinkie ran outside and Twilight, Rarity and Fluttershy walked in. 'Where's Pinkie dear going?" Rarity asked. "Ah ave no clue!" Applejack replied. Pinkie rushed back in grabbed her party canon, and went back out. But not until a pink glow stopped her. "Pinkie! What are you doing!" Twilight said with her horn still glowing. "New pony! New pony!" She yelled. "Oh that pony." Fluttershy whispered. "You've met this pony?" Pinkie looked at Fluttershy. "Umm yes. He asked for directions to the hospital." "Aw. Poor thing most have got hurt." Twilight released Pinkie. "Right got to party!" The others went outside to see a white pegasus with blue hair and a bunch of flowers for a cutiemark. Little did everypony know that this pegasus was Solar Blare. He used berries to stain his hair blue, and used a sticker for his cutiemark. "Um. Hello. I'm Solo." He smiled sheepishly. He saw Rainbow Dash, so he changed his voice. "Hello Solo. My name is Twilight Sparkle. And these are my friends. Applejack," "Howdy!" "You've already met Pinkie Pie," "Hiya!" "Rarity," "Hello darling." "Fluttershy." "Umm. hello." "Soarin," "Hey!" "And Rainbow Dash." Rainbow didn't say anything. "So, you're the Soarin? From the Wonderbolts?" Solar asked. "Yea." "And the Rainbow Dash! My daughter goes on and on about you doing a sonic rainboom!" Solar lied. "Yep. But this rainbow ain't doing any sonic booming." Rainbow looked up from the piece of dirt she was staring at. She looked at 'Solo'. She tilted her head and squinted her eyes. "You look familiar." "It's...umm...you've probably seen one of my posters!" "What posters?" Twilight questioned. "In Cloudsdale, I own the greatest flower shop. I know every flower from lily of the valley to roses. I've won a couple of flower shows." He lied again. But some was true. He knew every flower there was. He uses them to make his soap, to sell at his soap store back at Cloudsdale. Well the store he used to have. "Oh thats fantastic! You can help me find some lovely roses for my boutique. And in return I could make a suit for you." "I will love to help, but I've got to find a place to stay." "Well you can't stay in the library or Sugarcube Corner. Too cramped." Twilight said pointing to the library. "The hotels are booked, my boutique is full of orders." "And ma barn is full of apples. We did ave a guest room, but its kinda full since my sister turned it inta... ah don't even know!" Applejack waved her hoof in the air. "Maybe you can stay with me and Rainbow. There's plenty of room." Soarin offered. "Um, thank you. How can I repay you?" "Nah. It's just friendly custom. Come on Solo. Rainbow?" "You two go. I've got to do some sunts. These babies have a need for speed." She opened and flapped her wings. "Okay sweetie." He kissed her on the cheek. "See ya later." And he and Solo flew off. "So ya really gonna do some flyin." "Yea sure. Might as well, my wings need to stay active." She moved her wings and winced. "Maybe after some stretches. Hey, Applejack, can fly around your field. I love the smell of fresh apples." "Yea sure. Just don't crash inta any of ma trees." She had a stern face on. "So this is mine and Rainbow's room. And you'll be stsying here." Soarin showed him around the cloud house. "Wow! This is nice!" Solar admired the house. "So do you work?" "Oh course! Tonight, I have group practice. So I won't be back till later." "What time?" "Around eleven or twelve." "That's pretty late." "Yea but it gives you more time to get used to this place." "Cheers." A sly smile spread across Solar's but was unnoticed by Soarin. "Right, I got to go. Enjoy yourself!" Soarin closed the front door. "Ooo, I will!" The Night"All right Applejack. I'll see you tomorrow!" "See ya Rainbow. And take care of ya self." The orange farm pony waved the pegasus off. Celestia's sun began to set. The colours of this particular sunset reminded her of her mother. Her mother was a painter and a singer. She loved to paint. But most of all, paint sunsets. Rainbow arrived at the door if her house. "Soarin, I'm home!" No answer. "Soarin?" "Soarin has gone to work." A voice said. "Eep." "Don't worry. It's only me." Solar walked in from the other room. "Oh thank Celestia! I thought you were somepony else!" "Like your uncle?" "How did you know?" Rainbow had just realised that no lights were on. Solar walked past Rainbow and locked the door. "Um. I'll just turn the lights on." She walked a coupled of spaces forward before something pushed her to the floor. "Ah, WHAT THE HELL?" Solar pinned her down. "Solo?! Let me go!" "Solo? Who's Solo?" Rainbow's eye widened. "Uncle Solar?" "Yep! And do you know what since you're here alone with me, I think we should get to know each other. I haven't seen you for what, five years." Rainbow whimpered. "Hmm. You definitely been working out. Look at your slim, sexy body." He ran the tips of his feathers along her waist. "Now, I bet that, your wondering why I hate you. Yes?" Rainbow weakly nodded. "Well, I hated my sister. I hated her husband. Treated me like the found me at the bottom of a bin. She also owed me money. A lot of it!" "So that's why you killed my sister? Over some money? You pathetic, disgusting monster!" "Yep! But not only that. For years, your mom taunted me. 'A soap talent? You need the soap cause your talent stinks!" "Please don't do this!" Rainbow was about to cry. "And any way, I've been in prison for along time." "No! No! Please! Don't!" "Quiet! Speak and I'll kill you!" He held Rainbow's throat. All she could was cry. Thirty grueling minutes later, he was finished. Rainbow curled up on the floor. She was bleeding. Not only had he raped her but attacked her by hitting her with numerous objects. "Now mention a word about this, and I will kill Soarin. I'm still Solo, not your uncle. If anyone asks your uncle came. Don't reveal my identity to anypony! I've killed one and I can kill again!" He flew out the window. Rainbow just sobbed. "Sweetie, I'm home!" Soarin entered. "Rainbow? Why are the lights off?" He flicked the lights one to see Rainbow in the corner of room, crying. He flew over to her. "Rainbow, what's happened?" She was in shock. Soarin scanned her. She was covered in dried and fresh blood, bruises and had most of her feathers pulled out. "Dashie! Speak to me!" She burst into tears. "Oh Celestia! It was him! Your uncle!" He picked her up and flew her to the hospital. Is She Okay?KNOCK. KNOCK. KNOCK. "Urg! I'm coming! I'm coming!" A sleepy unicorn dragged herself from her bed. What time was it? Is it even morning yet? What was she dreaming of again? Oh right. Being accepted to be Celestia's librarian. The Canterlot Library. To spend one hour in there would be a dream come- KNOCK. KNOCK. KNOCK The aggressive thuds disturbed Twilight's thoughts. She opened the door. *yawn* "Do you know what time it is?" Twilight rubbed the sleep from her eyes. "Yes, five thirty five. Now come on!" Rarity tried to drag Twilight. "What? Where?" "Rainbow's in hospital." "She crashed again?!" "No. She's been attacked!" Immediately, Twilight opened her eyes wide. They both trotted to the hospital, wondering what could have happened. "Is she okay?" "Well, she's in a state of shock. So leave her to calm down, then we will ask what happened." A cream doctor levitated a clipboard in front of him. Two unicorns walked in to see Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, Applejack and very upset Soarin. "It's okay! She'll be fine!" Fluttershy soothed the frantic pegasus. "I left her alone. By herself. I should have been there to protect her." "Um. What's happened?" Twilight asked. "Rainbow was attacked by her uncle." *Gasp* "What?!" "Err, Mr Soarin?" Called out a cream pink pony. "Yes?" "Miss Rainbow Dash is ready to see you now." "Oh thank you!" He got up and walked to Rainbow's room. Followed by five mares. Rainbow was in a separate room. With a single bed by the window. "Excuse me, but why is she in a separate room? Usually she's in a double room with other patients." Rarity asked. "We always put rape victims in separate rooms, gives them space to think." And the pink pony left. "Rape victim?!" The girls looked at each other then at Rainbow. Rainbow was sitting up in bed. She cried into her hooves. Her wings were ragged and blood seeped through the bandages. Cuts and bruises coated her body. "Rainbow? Sweetie, are you okay?" Soarin held one of her hooves. Rainbow looked over to Soarin and imediatly hugged and bursted into more tears. "Shhh! It's okay!" He stroked the back of her mane. "Please! Don't leave me! Don't let him hurt me again!" The tears rolled the others cheeks. It was such a sad sight. The usually boisterous, vibrant, confident friend was turned into a distraught, weak and scared pony. What had that monster done to her? "Don't cry Rainbow. Please don't cry." Soarin begged. Rainbow stopped crying, and hugged tighter. "This my fault. If I said no to Spitfire I wouldn't have been late." "It wasn't your fault." Rainbow said. "But where was Solo?" "He...umm...he went to Cloudsdale to pick up some stuff and to check on his shop." "At that hour?!" "He was..err... worried that vandals would ruin his shop." The others were buying it, however, Twilight wasn't. But instead of poking her friend about what happened, she left it. As she left the hospital, she talked to one of the doctors. "Make sure the press don't know about this. I don't think she's in a state to be asked questions." "We will do our best." And she left. *yawn* "I have a feeling Rainbow is hiding something." She stopped dead in her tracks. "Why am I talking to myself?...I've been around Pinkie waayy too much." She carried on walking down the path as she made mental notes in her head. Find out what Rainbow is hiding. Help her out. Clean the kitchen. Ask Spike to get the extra bed ready, just in case Rainbow wants to stay. Buy oranges. Ask Derpy about where half my mail has gone. I mean seriously. Most of the letters are ripped in half. Either she's been attacked by crocodiles or...why am I speaking to myself in my head? "Way way way waayy too much Pinkie!" Tail of more tales"I feel all saddy waddy for Dashie." Pinkie sat in the corner of the library. Her hair was flat. Rainbow was obviously not the only one depressed. "I know Pinkie. But we must be strong for her." Fluttershy hugged Pinkie. "But what I don't get is how Rainbow got raped." Twilight paced the room. The eyes of four other mares and a dragon followed. "Whatcha mean Twi?" Applejack looked up from the floor boards. "Rainbow is one of the strongest mares I know. She just wouldn't let anypony even touch her without a fight." "So what are you saying dear?" Rarity asked. "I'm saying her uncle must have got inside her head. Being sly. Taunting her. Otherwise, she wouldn't have given up so easily." Spike sat up onto a pile of books. "What does rape mean?" The others stared at him. "It-err-it-" Twilight stuttered. "It means when um, how do you say it, when a male forces himself upon a female." Rarity tried to make it sound simple without the detail. "That sounds alot like fighting." "Spike, you are still a baby. You are too young!" Twilight said in hope to shut him up. "Oh hey Rainbow!" He waved. The others looked at the doorway. Rainbow just stood there. Staring at the ground. Her wings drooped. Her hair tangled and in a mess. A small fresh cut was located on her cheek. "Rainbow! Are you okay?" "I'm fine." She croaked. She continued to stare at the ground. The girls looked at each other. It was clear that all the confidence and Rainbow's cocky attitude was sucked out of her. Pinkie walked over to her. "Dashie?" Rainbow looked up at Pinkie. And instantly hugged her. She started to cry. "Don't worry Dashie. We are here for you. There's no need to cry. Please don't cry." "There's no need for you to be upset Pinkie." Rainbow retreated from the hug. "I don't want drag you down as well." "Rainbow, if there's anything I can get for you, just ask." Twilight offered as Rainbow walked over and sat down. "Can I stay here? Tonight. If you don't mind." Rainbow whispered. "Of course. But where's Soarin?" "I don't know. I went to the house but only..." "Rainbow?" Applejack trotted over and sat on the other side of Rainbow. "Only...Solo was there." Rainbow shuddered at the name. "Surely Solo would know where he is." Rainbow closed her eyes. "Surely Solo would know." went round her head. Of course he did. Earlier Rainbow flew up to the door of her cloud house. The door creaked open. "Hello?" She called as she walked in. "Hello Rainbow Dash." Rainbow turned around. It was Solar. He pushed her against the wall and held her by her throat. "Did you enjoy last night? I sure did." He hissed. Rainbow only whimpered. "Have you told anypony yet?" She didn't answer. "HAVE YOU?" He pressed harder in her throat. "No. I haven't I swear." She choked. Solar let go. Rainbow fell to the floor. She coughed. "Where's-where's Soarin?" She asked. "Hmm. Soarin? I wouldn't know. The pathetic pony flew off somewhere." "Where is he?" Rainbow demanded as she stood up. Solar slapped her across the face. A little cut along her cheek began to bleed. "I better watch your tone, young lady, I can do much worse." Rainbow sped out of the house. She wanted to get away from Solar. As far as possible. But she didn't want to be alone. The others watched as Rainbow zoned out. "I don't know." "What?!" "I-I don't know." Rainbow lowered her head. "But he should be here with you." She didn't reply to Twilight. "Rainbow, if it will make you feel better, I could tell Princess Celestia. I'm sure she would help." Rainbow wanted help but she knew she couldn't. Solar would hurt her again, maybe kill her, or Soarin and the girls. "There you go. The spare bed is put up with extra blankets and pillows." Twilight said as she hovered a pillow over a bed opposite to hers. She looked around to see Rainbow reading a Daring Do book. Twilight thought it would be best to leave her. "You don't have to go." "It's okay Rainbow. You've been through a tough time, and I thought I could leave you alone. To have some space." "What I really need is some company." Twilight smiled and trotted over to Rainbow. She sat beside her as Rainbow closed the book. "Rainbow, I've been wanting to ask you..." "Yes." "Why did you try...to..." Rainbow understood straight away. "Twilight, the reason I tried to commit suicide, was because...I couldn't handle it. My family were dead. My whole blood line. Gone. I'm the last of the Dashery family. And everything reminded me of them. My uncle was arrested, Gilda had gone to back to the Gryphon Islands, Fluttershy was still in school. I had nothing. Not even an education. I got kicked out. Nothing." Twilight looked at Rainbow, who continued to stare at the floor. "For ages, I just hide myself in my parents home. Everything had been left where it last was. I tried to get my life back to normal, but everything and everyone reminded me of them. And what happened. Then, I decided to move away. To Ponyville. I knew that Derpy lived here, so I went to find her. I met Pinkie, well Pinkie met me. Landed on me that is. I told her that I came from Cloudsdale and about Fluttershy. Pinkie took me to Fluttershy's house." "So, what's it like living up in Cloudsdale?" The pink bubbly pony asked. "It's nice. It's got a good decor, and it's all soft." Rainbow replied. Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie trotted down a small path leading away from town. A giant mass of twisted thickets and darkened trees, stood right ahead. "What is that?" Rainbow curiously asked. "That's the Everfree forest. Fluttershy lives next it." "Are you sure this is the Fluttershy I told you about? You know, all shy." "Oh you silly! Of course it's Fluttershy. She lives near it so she can look after the critters. She loves the animals." They both stopped outside the house. Just behind the fence. "Look there she is." A pink hoof was waving wildly. Rainbow stared ahead, a light buttercup yellow pegasus mare with rose pink hair, that cover her face. She looked at the two ponies, but one stood out more than the other. "R-Rainbow D-Dash?" She fluttered over. "Oh my goodness! It is you!" Fluttershy hugged Rainbow. Rainbow returned the hug. "Oh no! The cakes! I left them in the oven! I've got to see you later Shy! See you later Dashie!" Pinkie ran off. Rainbow muttered. Fluttershy retreated from the hug. "Pardon?" "She called me Dashie." Fluttershy instantly knew what she was on about. "It's okay. She doesn't know. Do you want to come inside?" They both walked inside. "What happened after that?" Twilight asked. "I got a job as a weather pony. And then quickly afterwards, I became the weather manager. But just as everything seemed to get back to normal, I started to have relapses. Every night was hell. Every day was worse. Everything reminded me of things I wanted to forget. Applejack was my friend, and asked if I was okay. But it wasn't. It was my fault my little sister died. My fault. So I decided to end it all." "Rainbow! Please don't!" Fluttershy yelled. She was at Ghastly Gorge. But she wasn't alone. On the edge of a steep cliff, stood Rainbow Dash. "I have to! It was my fault she died! I deserve to die! Not her!" "Rainbow, I know you're upset. But this isn't the answer. You still have a life to live." "I don't. He took that away. He took everything away." Rainbow walked forwards, and closed her wings. "Rainbow! Please! I'm still here! I'm still here for you." The suicidal pegasus stepped back. "Please go. I don't want to drag you down." "No! I'm not leaving! Rainbow, its the Summer Sun Celebration. Here in Ponyville. Come with me. You don't want to die, do you?" "I don't know. Fluttershy, I just don't know. What would be better? A life where every little detail reminds you of your past?" Rainbow looked down, into the depths if Ghastly Gorge. "Or death? It's like a permanent sleep, isn't it?" "Don't do this Rainbow. A life is better. To make a new start. Please Rainbow. Don't leave me." Rainbow looked behind her, to see her sobbing friend. Fluttershy just stood there. Her cheeks crawling with tears. "I-I-I-I can't do this!" Rainbow zoomed up and away. "Then I flew into you." "What? But you said that you practicing." Twilight said. "Lies." "What about Fluttershy? Surely, she would have followed." "She did. She told me she got up to the park. Where her music stand was. But she saw you, and quickly made it look like she was doing something." "Why keep all this hidden?" "I wanted a fresh start. I wanted to forget the past and look to the future." Rainbow yawned. "Thank you Twilight." "What for?" "Everything. Everything you do for me. You're always helping me out." "That's what friends are for." "But you girls, are more than friends. You're like a family. Always watching each others backs." Rainbow trotted into the spare bed. Twilight smiled. "You're a great friend too." Twilight walked over to her bed, and clambered in. As soon as her head touched the pillow, she fell asleep. End Of The Lies"R-R-Rainbow. Rainbow, are you here?" Silence. "Dashie, sweetheart." Silence. "Oh, mother of Celestia, please be okay." Soarin walked around the darkened house. Looking for his love one. "Hello Soarin." "Who's there?" Soarin whipped his head round. Standing in front of him was, Solar Blare, or 'Solo', but instead of having his hair dyed, it was it's original colours. But Soarin couldn't tell. "Solo! Do you know where Rainbow is?" "I wouldn't know where the pathetic mare would be. Nor would I like to." Solo sniggered. Soarin's blood boiled. "Don't you dare call her pathetic! Get out!" "Oh Soarin, there is no need to be like that." "I said get out." "I mean you could have saved her. You could have protected her." "Huh? But I was at practise." "So your job is more important than your lover." "No! Never!" "So where were you when she came out of hospital?" "I went to get something." "Hmmm. Do you really love her?" "What's with all the questions?" "Just answer the question." "Of course I do. Why wouldn't I?" "Then why did you let me into your home?" "What?!" Soarin was confused. A streak of light glimmered. Soarin instantly knew what it was, and ran towards the window. Solar lept up and pushed Soarin over. As he fell, Soarin bashed his head against the table. Solar walked closer to the fallen stallion with a menacing smile. "W-w-what are you doing?" He croaked. The ribbon of light came closer, till it right up to his chest. "But, you're our friend." "I'm no-pony's friend. I'm just Rainbow's uncle." He laughed. "And I hate the putrid brat! She deserves to die!" Soarin tried to get up, but Solar stepped on his wing. And pressed down hard. "Aaahh." "I had the chance to kill her the other night, but...I had other plans. If you know what I mean." Soarin's eyes widened. "You?! You monster!" "HAHAHA!" Solar plunged the knife into Soarin's stomach. "AAaaaahhh!" He stepped harder onto Soarin's wings. A quiet crunch made Soarin whimper in pain. "Why?" "If I hurt you, I hurt Rainbow!" Solar shoved the knife into Soarin's right fore-leg. "If anypony askes, it was an accident. I am still Solo. You understand?" Soarin didn't reply. "Well then, I guess Rainbow is next." "No! Please don't hurt her! I won't tell anypony! I promise!" "Okay then." Solar flared out his wings and flew out. BANG. BANG. BANG. "Errr, Twilight, do you want me to get the door?" Rainbow called. "Thanks Rainbow. That would be helpful!" Rainbow got up and trotted to the door. "Umm, hello?" "Rainbow! Ya've got ta go ta tha hospital! Now!" Applebloom yelled. "Yeah! Applejack and Rarity sent us." Sweetie Belle said. "What?! Why?" Twilight walked over. "It's about Soarin." "Oh no! Nonono!" "Rainbow go now. I'll be right behind." "Thank you Twilight, thank you girls!" Rainbow flew out. "Okay Mr. Soarin. You should be able to walk but unfortunately, you can't fly for at least two months." A brown unicorn pony in a white jacket said. "Oh, and also, try to avoid to much action. Rest and relax until you have completely healed." "Thank you Doctor." The unicorn walked out. No sooner had Soarin sat down, somepony burst through the door. "Soarin!" "Rainbow!" They both fell into each others fore-legs. "Soarin baby, what happened?" "Errmm..I..ummm.." Rainbow instantly knew. "It was him, wasn't it?" Soarin slowly nodded. "Oh Soarin. I'm so sorry." Rainbow hugged Soarin tighter. Five other mares entered the room. "It should have been me. Not you." "Good morning Soarin. Are you okay?" Twilight asked. "Achey, but I'm fine." "Listen Soarin, I don't want this to happen to you again. Neither do I want it to happen to the girls. He's after me and me only." "Rainbow wha are ya sayin?" Applejack trotted closer. "I'm so so sorry. I have to go. I have to leave." "What?" "No Dashie!" Pinkie wailed. "It's the only way to keep you all safe." "But-but Rainbow.." Soarin stuttered. "I-I thought we would be together. Forever." "We will. But I can't handle the guilt of my little sister's death. And now this has happened, I just know that the girls will be next." "But I don't understand. Why are you leaving?" Futtershy asked. "I'm sorry girls. I didn't want this to happen." Rainbow slowly trotted out of the room. "She's going...she really is going..." "Soarin, are you okay?" "Why does she have to go? She can't leave me." "Soarin." As Rainbow had left the hospital, Twilight the others took Soarin to the library. But he wasn't coping with the news. Twilight walked over to the others, leaving Soarin to mutter to himself in the corner. "He's not coping." "Ya think!" "Listen, biting each others heads off is not going to help." "I know Rarity, but can we do?" "I know a p-" "Party is not going to work." KNOCK. KNOCK. KNOCK. "Oh hello Twilight, is Soarin here?" "Yes Solo, but he's..umm..." "I heard about the accident and about Rainbow. The poor dears." "We know. We don't know what to do." "Leave it to me." Solo said with a sly grin. "She can't go..I don't want her to go.." "Hello Soarin." "Eep!" Soarin jumped up as soon as he recognised the voice. "Hey, calm down." Solo lowered his voice. "We don't a certain somepony getting hurt again, do we?" Soarin shook his head. "Now then..." The girls watched from a distance as Solo talked to Soarin. "Twilight?" Rarity said in a concerning tone. "What?" "I know that face." "What face? For all I know, I've only got one face." "Yes, but I can tell when you are thinking hard. So?" "The way Soarin reacted to Solo." "He's upset. Surely that's why he was so jumpy." "No, there is something deeper. Far deeper." "I wouldn't know where the pathetic mare would be. Nor would I like to." "Soarin." "I hate the putrid brat! She deserves to die!" "Soarin!" "It should have been me. Not you." "Soarin!" "We don't a certain somepony getting hurt again, do we?" "SOARIN!" "AAhhh!" Soarin shot up. He lay on the spare bed in Twilight's room. "Huh? Wha?" He was also surrounded by five mares. "How did I.." "I brought you up here. You were asleep, so I leviated you up." Twilight smiled. "Soarin, dear, are you okay? You were yelling alot and crying." He didn't answer. "Is everything okay?" Still no answer. "Why were you yelling horrible things?" Soarin took a deep breath. "Girls, there is something I have to tell you." "Yes." "It's about Solo." "Uh-huh." "He is...Rainbow's uncle." "What?!" "That charming gentle-pony?!" Rarity said. "Yes. He is...Solar Blare. He was the one who raped Rainbow and attacked me." The others were speechless. "And the reason Rainbow was in the hospital longer than usual is because...well...she's pregnant." "What?" "Say again." "She's pregnant?" Applejack repeated dumbstruck. "Since when?" "Since last month. She was throwing up every morning. So I took her to see the doctor. He then said she was pregnant." "Well, that explains why she was throwing up this morning. Spike got up to see what was up." "Why didn't you tell us sooner?" "We were. Tomorrow at the Pet Play Day." Soarin's eyes lit up. "Where is Rainbow? Has she gone yet?" "Actually, that's why we were waking you up. Fluttershy went up to your house to see if Rainbow was there." "And?" "I found her saddle bags, but they were all over the floor. Also a lot of things were on the floor smashed." Fluttershy said worried for her closest friend. "And now ya jast said about Solo bein her uncle, tha changes everythin!" "Where would he take her?" "I don't know. But standing here won't help anypony. Fluttershy, can please fly up and see if you can find Rainbow from above?" "Umm...yes. Of course I will." Fluttershy stamped her hoof. "Twilight and Rarity. Ask anypony and everypony if they have seen her." "Okay." "AJ, Pinkie. Come with me. We will follow Fluttershy. And I know that Pinkie's pinkie sense will also help." "Don' worry Soarin. Ah'm sure we will find her." Applejack comforted him as they walked out of the library. Events after events"Please...I just want to go home." "Quiet you!" Solar pushed Rainbow in the direction of Ghastly Gorge. "Why are you doing this to me? I haven't done anything to you." Rainbow sniffed. "Because, when my brother died, you and your cow of a sister inheritated all of the money. Hundreds and hundreds of Bits. You inheritated it, not me. So I planned to try and kill you. Or at least force you to give me the money. Then everything went wrong. You and your cocky attitude ruined my plan. I got locked up." "Good. You deserved it, you-you heartless jerk." "After I escaped, I came to kill you. But first, I decided to...enjoy you." "Come on Crusaders. Berry picking ain't that bad." "Sweetiebelle! It's too boring. And besides, Applebloom keeps eating them!" Scootaloo complained. "Well, ah am hungry." Applebloom froze. "Do ya here tha?" "Then everything went wrong. You and your cocky attitude ruined my plan. I got locked up." "Good. You deserved it, you-you heartless jerk." The three filles poked their heads through the bushes. They all saw Rainbow walking with the new pony. "Hey, ain't that the new pony?" Scootaloo asked. "No. His hair is blue. Not red and orange." Sweetiebelle whispered back. "Ssshhh!" "After I escaped, I came to kill you. But first, I decided to...enjoy you." "How could you? You murdered my sister, countlessly raped me, and attacked my lover. All of this, just for some money." "Not some, all of it." "Listen you, you are not touching anthing. That money is for me, Soarin and the baby." "Baby? So you're pregnant, huh?" "Oh horseapples." "Now, I've got a better excuse." "No, please." "If you don't give the money, I will kill you and your baby. And maybe Soarin too. And if he has told your stupid friends then I'll kill them too." "No Rarity." "Applejack!" "Huh?" Solar halted. "Stay there." He into the bushes. "Get out of here you scamps!" "Aaahhh!" Three screaming fillies ran out. "Little buggers!" "Rainbow Dash! Don't let him kill Rarity! Please!" They huddled around Rainbow. "Don't worry. He won't." "Oh I won't. Not until I've killed all four of you. Well five if you count the little one." "Listen, I have been scared all my life. Scared that you would come back. I had no-pony. No family. I have had enough of trying to forget my past and being scared of you." "So the attitude comes out. Wasn't this the way your sister died? Your big gob going off. Trying to be strong. It's pathetic really. You ended up killing your own sister." "I didn't kill her." "Of course you did." Solar smiled. "I-I-I-I..." "Come then, Fluttershy told me about the years of depression. Self-harming, isolation, even attempted suicide." "Planned really. Cause I didn't jump." "You should have. Would have saved me a lot of time." Solar trotted closer with a meancing smile. "Rainbow Dash! I don't want to die. I can't even fly yet." Scootaloo hugged tighter onto Rainbow's leg. "We haven't found our cutiemarks." Sweetie cried. "Sweetiebelle, darling!" "Rarity!" Five mares and a pegasus stallion came running up. "Oh for crying out loud! Shall we just throw a party?" "Ooo! A party!" Pinkie bounced over. "But it wouldn't be a party if you killed Dashie." "Dashie? Awww! Isn't that sweet? That's what your sister called you. Wasn't it her last words? Hahaha!" "Solar Blare! Get away from them!" Soarin yelled. "Ha! Just because you are a Wonderbolt doesn't mean you can boss me around. You still don't realise what I'm capable of." Soarin slowly walked closer. "Please Solar. We don't want anypony to be hurt." "Too late for that, huh?" "Why are ya bein so mean?" Applejack demanded. "Because her father was a worthless piece of crap. Her mother was a useless whore and her sister was pathetic. And besides, you still owe me." He looked over at Rainbow, and then Soarin. "Oh no!" "What?" "Come on Dashie,, remember years ago? The promise you made to your sister? That you would protect her with your life." He then turned to Soarin. "Remember last night? If you told anypony I would hurt somepony." He then kicked Sweetiebelle. "Ow!" She began to cry. "Sweetie!" "How could you? She's only little." Fluttershy attempted to walk over. "Don't even try Buttershy!" "Please Solar." Rainbow leant over to the Crusaders. "Run now." The fillies looked at each other before running. But stopped when Solar stood in front of them. "Please Solar. Leave the girls alone. Leave Soarin alone. Leave everypony alone. It's me you want, not them." Solar snorted and let the fillies run. "Oh Sweetiebelle." Rarity hugged her little sister. "But you can't have me if I'm not here." "Wha?" Rainbow stepped back. "Quickly! He's already attacked two ponies." Twilight was running along with four pegasi and unicorns in golden armour. She saw the others in sight, but she halted as she watched the event unveil before her. "Rainbow No!" Fluttershy sobbed. "Don't worry." She walked fell backwards. The guards lept onto Solar, as Soarin ran over to the ledge. He calmed down as he saw his special somepony standing on the ledge, looking up to him. "I am a pegasus you know, and I am not stupid." She fluttered back up. Fluttershy hugged her. Then slapped her. "Ow! What was that for?" "Rainbow, I thought I lost a sister." "A sister?" "We always there for me. But I was never there for you." Fluttershy began to cry. "Hey, hey. You've always been there for me. Remember last time we were here." "I thought you going to do it this time." "Listen, I have to stop dewelling on the past, and look to the future. After all a lot is going to be happening." The butterscotch pegasus sniffed. "Cheer up, sis." The End"Awww. Look at those two. Peace at last." Twilight said as she watched Rainbow and Soarin flying around in the sky. "I know. And I think we need to throw a party!" Pinkie skipped around. "Hey! Everpony! Look!" Fluttershy came running over. "What is it dear?" "Read...this...news...paper..." Fluttershy panted as she placed a newspaper on the table. "Escaped Criminal On Trial To Be Executed. Escaped murderer, Solar Blare, is now to be executed. He was arrested yesterday afternoon at Ponyville Ghastly Gorge. On the night of Sunday, he will be executed for murder, rape, three counts of attempted murder and assualt." Twilight read. "Well, thank Celestia. He bucking deserves it!" Rarity huffed. "My, my Rarity." A gentle voice called. The five mares turned around to see a white alicorn trot towards them. "Princess Celestia!" "Rarity, you know not to use that such language." "Y-Yes. I'm sorry." "Excuse me Princess, but why are you here?" Twilight asked. "I wanted to see how the co-captain of the Wonderbolts and the Element of Loyalty are doing." Celestia smiled as she saw the two pegasi flying and laughing. "Umm...how are you going to execute Rainbow's uncle?" Fluttershy questioned. "He is to be hung." "It's amazing. There hasn't been a execution in nearly two thousand years." "Yes well, murder and rape aren't very common now. Anyways, to treat you all, you are invited to dinner at the Royal Canterlot Palace tonight. Along with me, my sister, Princess Cadence and Shining Armour." "Thank you so much Princess." "Till tonight, goodbye!" With one flap of her swan like wings she was gone. "Rainbow! Rainbow! Rainbow Dash!" "Soarin? What's up?" "Sit here. On the cloud." Rainbow reluctently sat on the cloud. "Dashie, the reason why I wasn't there when you came out of hospital, was to get something." Rainbow cocked her head to the side in confusion. "After you were...attacked, I didn't want to lose you. I feared that I would lose you. So, I brought this small thing." Soarin brought out a little blue box. "Will you, Rainbow Miriam Dashery, do me the honours of marrying me?" He opened the box, revealing a gold band with a diamond that shone all seven colours of the rainbow. "Ah wonder wha those two are up ta." Applejack rubbed her chin. "Yes! Yes! Of course I will!" Rainbow hugged Soarin. "I think I know." Rarity smiled. "Awww!" The others cooed. "You know what this calls for?" "For once I agree with Pinkie." "Aaaaa....PARTY!!!" Solar BlareSolar Blare ran through the twisted thickets of the Everfree Forest. Solar stopped to recover. He looked over to his injured wing. It was still usable but it hurt and was slightly mangled. He was a white pegasus with red and yellow mane. If it weren't for his snout, he would of been mistaken for his sister. Sunset Breeze. His cutie mark was a bar of red soap. He loved creating his own. "What is this that I see, a Pegasus trying to flee." "Huh?!" A zebra with gold bracelets and earrings approached from the bushes. "Who are you?" "My name is Zecora, and you, are an explorer?" "Nah. My name is Sol-...my name is Solo? Anyway, do you know were the nearest town or village is?" "Ponyville is just close by, so now I shall bid you goodbye." "Wait! How do you know that? You can't tell north from west, or even up from down." "My dearest friends live near by, Twilight Sparkle and Fluttershy. Applejack, Rarity, Rainbow Dash and Pinkie-" "Hang on! Did you say Rainbow Dash?" "Yes indeed. Why, is it her that you need?" "Let's just say she's a frienemy of mine." "Hmm. Whatever you say, now I must go- so good day." "Yeah, you too. See ya Zandora." He trotted off following a path. Zecora just shook her head. "You do know, that its Zecora, Solo." "Oops. Sorry." He trotted down a small path until it reached to an opening. He came out of the forest. He rubbed his neck and then wing. "Ow! Better get this checked out!" He walked past a little cottage, and outside was a creamy yellow pegasus with pink hair. "There you go Mr. Squirrel. Now be careful. Rocks are not food." "Um, excuse me?" "Eep!" "Oh sorry." "." "I'm wondering if you know where I can find a hospital." "." "Umm. I kinda mangled my wing, here." He pointed at his wing. "Oh my goodness! Yes! Yes! The hospital is just down that road." "Thank you. What's your name?" "My ....." "Pardon?" "My name is, umm, ......" "Huh?" "Flutter....." "Fluttershy." She nodded. "Thank you again, Fluttershy." As he left, scratched his head. "Now where have I heard of Fluttershy?"
A Missing RainbowCelestia's sun began to set in the sky over Equestria. It was nearing evening and in a tree- located central Ponyville- lived Celestia's student. A lavender Unicon known as Twilight Sparkle. She sat down levitating a book and a cup of honey tea. She was just to sip at her tea when... "Hiya Twilight!" "AAAAHHH" Twilight leapt in shock and dropped the cup.SMASH. "Huh?!PINKIE?!WHAT IN EQUESTRIA DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING?? The pink bundle of madness and randomness was on the floor, holding her sides from splitting. "Ha,ha,ha,ha!Oh Twilight! He! You. You shoulda seen your face! Ha,ha,ha!" "Hmmm. So Pinkie, what's up?" Twilight asked but quickly regretted it. "Weelll!!! Today, when I got up I had lots and lots and lots of coffee and then I baked hundreds and hundreds of cupcakes then I went around giving free cupcakes to everypony. No one was saddy waddy afterwards, not even Mr. cranky! I even gave some to Princess Celestia and Luna. And some to Breaburn and Little Strong heart and Lyra and Bonbon and Vinyl and Octavia an-" Pinkie's sentence got cut short when an amber pony with a stenson walked in. "Hoowee! Trya not tah drink coffee next time Pinkie. Oh yeah Twilight, I noticed ya no longer ave a door!" "Wha-huh? Oh come on Pinkie!" Yelled Twilight. "Whatever is all the commotion about?" Rarity questioned while flicking her curled mane. "Pinkie's gone and broken my door and my cup! That's what!" Twilight yet again yelled. "Um...Twilight...you need to calm down,that is if...you don't mind." Fluttershy almost whispered as she fluttered in. "Hmm!" Twilight levitated the door and put it back on it's hinges. "SPIKE!COME DOWN NOW!" (I guess Twilight likes yelling) "Alright, alright! Keep your hooves on!" Said the green and purple baby dragon as he cleared up. "Hey Twi! Do want me to re-shelve this book?" "Hmm. Oh no. I'm still reading it." Twilight levitated the book and opened it to the page she was previously on. "I am reading about pegasus bonds. You see they are the strongest, even stronger than unicorn or alicorn. But no-pony knows why." "And ya readin it because...?" Intruded Applejack. "Ever since Rainbow and Soarin got together, I've been doing some research." Twilight answered "Typical you Twilight. Researching until the underworld freezes over." Rarity giggled "Speaking of Dashie, where is she?" Piped up Pinkie "She's probably with Soarin." Just as Twilight said his named, a knock came from the other side of the door. When she answered a very flustered and frustrated Soarin was hovering there. "Have any of you seen Rainbow?" They all shook their heads. "Umm. No. Why?" "She left a note earlier saying she was going to clear some clouds but when I asked Cloudkicker, she said there was no clouds to clear. I've looked everywhere for her!" He nearly burst into tears. "Don't-cha worry, sugarcube. We'll help find her." hushed Applejack. As she finished her sentence the five mares and stallion started to look for a missing rainbow.
A Flashback Of Rainbows15 minutes of searching and nothing. "Wait! There she is!" A white hoof pointed to a blue figure with a rainbow mane sitting on top of a hill. Rainbow was looking into the distance. She then closed her eyes and remembered a pinic here with her family. A family she used to have. Flashback A pure white Pegasus mare with a red, orange and yellow mane was laying on cloud, about a meter from the ground, and was looking downwards. She had indigo eyes and a sunset cutie mark. Her name Sunset Breeze. Her husband- Lightning Blitz- was a musky blue with hair resembling a lightning, but green, blue and purple. His were tinted rose and had lightning bolt cutie mark. Next to him were two young fillies. The youngest was white tinted blue. Her hair was blue with a purple and red stripe. Her eyes were magneta. She had no cutie mark, her name was Daydream. The eldest was Rainbow Dash. She was running around, among the daisies, with her father and sister. She was giggling and smiling. She was happy. End Of Flashback A tear ran down her cheek. She heard her friends and Soarin come up but did not speak to them. "Rainbow, sweetie. Are you ok?" Soarin asked as he landed next to her. She didn't reply. She just stared blankly at Celestia's sunset. Six concerned looks were exchanged before returning to Rainbow. They decided to leave her. As they left, Rainbow whispered, "I'm sorry. I miss you. I failed you." Her head drooped as she said the last parts. The next morning, Applejack, Rarity, Fluttershy and Pinkie met up at Twilight's waiting for Soarin. "I do hope that Rainbow dear is ok." Rarity inquired as she applied the last of mascara. "Ah just wanta know why she looked so depressed." Just as Fluttershy opened her mouth to reply to Applejack's comment, Soarin entered with a depressed looking Rainbow behind. Her hair was dullened and ruffled, her wings were messy and drooped, her eyes carried bags and her cheeks looked moist. "Girls, I'm sorry I worried you last night. I....I...I just had somewhere to clear my hear." "Rainbow, why?" Fluttershy asked. "Well...I...um." "Well?" Rarity was growing impatient. "Fluttershy, you remember when you moved to Ponyville." Fluttershy nodded. "Well, that's when everything went downhill." Flashback "Mom! Rainbow has nicked me crayons! MOM!" Screamed Daydream. "Girls, play nicely and no yelling." Her voice as soft as Fluttershy's. "But..." "No buts young lady, listen to your mother." Ordered Blitz. "But Rainbow-" "You are not a goat, Dream." "Hmpf!" Rainbow stuck her tongue out. "Daaad?" Rainbow was acting her cutest. "No!" "But you don't even know what it is yet!" "Still no!" "Oh come on! Gilda has got an awesome party this weekend! All the cool ponies are going!" "What?! That Gilda! She's not a good example for my little Dashie." Sunset said as she tidied up. "Oh horseapples!" Rainbow muttered. "MOM! DAD! RAINBOW IS- mmphf." Dream got a hoof to the mouth. "Rainbow Miriam Dash! Be nice to your sister and mind your language!" KNOCK. KNOCK. KNOCK. Blitz got up to answer the door. "Come on girls, time for bed." Ushered Sunset. "HEY! WHAT THE-" "GET DOWN NOW!" Yelled a low voice. A dark brown Pegasus held down Blitz and held a knife to his throat. "GIRLS!" Sunset tried to get over to them but was stabbed in the chest by a marine blue pegasus. "MOM!" The girls squealed. "SHUT IT!" He hissed. "What do you want?" Blitz asked worrying for the safety of his children. "Well, rumors say that you are loaded." "With you gone we can hoard it!" "You disgust me!" As Blitz spoke, one of the pegasi plunged a knife into Blitz's back. The fillies whimpered. The strange stallions grabbed numerous expensive items and left. Completely forgetting the two scared fillies. "Mom.dad." Rainbow whispered. "Rain-Rainbow. Look after Daydream. For us. Protect her." Sunset choked. "Yes. Yes. I promise. I love you." Sobbed Rainbow. "Mommy. Daddy. Please don't go." Whispered Dream choking on her own tears. The two fillies were distraught. "We both love you. Make us proud. Become a Wonderbolt, Rainbow. We...love you!" Blitz closed his eyes. He was gone. Quickly followed by Sunset. Rainbow hugged her sister tight. "It'll be okay. Don't worry." Tears soaked her cheeks. "I promise. I promise on my life that I will keep you safe Daydream. I love you." They both fell asleep hugging each other, trying to dream away the event that just happened.
Rainbow Coloured Tears"Wow Rainbow. I knew ya were strong, but not tha strong." Applejack was amazed. All of them were. "Oh sweetie, I didn't know." Soarin hugged the tear stained mare. "It doesn't end there." "Whatever do you mean, Rainbow?" Rarity inquired. "After the death of my parents, me and my sister went into custody of my uncle, Solar Blare. And he...he." Rainbow burst into more tears. Soarin held her closer while Fluttershy stroked Rainbow's mane. "He abused me. As in he raped me." Six gasps escaped the mouths of the others. "For years it carried on. Fortunately, he'd only hit Daydream. Until one night, he got angry and stabbed her. I tried to buck him but he stabbed me here." She pointed at her wing. "Once I bucked him down I grabbed Dream and flew out, with the knife still in. But, by the time I got to the hospital, she was dead. She died in my hooves. I PROMISED I WOULD PROTECT HER, but I didnt." Rainbow let go of Soarin and flew off, still crying. "Gosh." Was all Rarity and Fluttershy could say. "Poor Dashie. Now she's all saddy-waddy." "I'll follow her." "No wait, Soarin. Give her some space." Twilight said. "No. She needs me. She needs all of us." And he zoomed out. "I know! A party will cheer her up!" "No Pinkie. A party won't cheer her up this time." Implied Twilight. "What?!..no...party...won't...cake...balloons...oatmeal, are you crazy??" Pinkie jibbered. "Well done Twi. Ya done it. Ya ave broken Pinkie!" Applejack said while holding back the giggles. "Girls! Look at this!" Rarity trotted in while hovering a newspaper. "Solar Blare Escapes Canterlot Prison." "Is there a pictures of him?" Asked Twilight. Rarity flipped through the paper. "No." "Poor Rainbow. But she'll be fine. She's a strong an-" "NO SHE WON'T, APPLEJACK!" Everyone stepped back at Fluttershy's sudden outburst. "SHE NEVER TELLS ANYPONY ABOUT HER PAST! NOPONY! YOU KNOW WHAT, SHE TURNED SUICIDAL. YEP THAT'S RIGHT! SHE COULDN'T HANDLE THE DEATH OF EVERYPONY SHE CARED FOR!!" "Wait you knew about this before us?" Twilight said, still shocked at Fluttershy's anger moment. "Well...um...yes. But I didn't know to much about her uncle." She automatically went back to 'shy' mode.
New Pony In Town"Please Rainbow. Talk to me." Soarin urged his lover. Rainbow Dash was sitting in Sugarcube Corner, along with Soarin, Applejack and of course, Pinkie Pie. "Come on Dashie! There's no point being saddy waddy all day!" Pinkie attempted to cheer her friend up. Rainbow just looked away. *sigh* "I just can't believe he's escaped." Her eyes widened. "What if he's after me? What if he's here? He's trying to get me!" She hid under the table. The others watched in shock. Rainbow doesn't usually act scared. She covers it up by being cool. "Fluttershy was right. Ah ave never seen Rainbow so scared." Applejack said. Soarin went under the table. "Sweetie. Come on. He won't get you. I will be here." "But he's killed once, he can do it again." Soarin held out his hoof to Rainbow. Rainbow looked up then at his hoof. Then at Soarin. She smiled. She remembered the reason why she loved him. His boisterous and rough nature was pushed aside as his loving, caring and funny side came in place. Rainbow also loved staring into his emerald eyes. She came up from under the table. Soarin cuddled her. Making her feel warm and happy. Pinkie ran outside and Twilight, Rarity and Fluttershy walked in. 'Where's Pinkie dear going?" Rarity asked. "Ah ave no clue!" Applejack replied. Pinkie rushed back in grabbed her party canon, and went back out. But not until a pink glow stopped her. "Pinkie! What are you doing!" Twilight said with her horn still glowing. "New pony! New pony!" She yelled. "Oh that pony." Fluttershy whispered. "You've met this pony?" Pinkie looked at Fluttershy. "Umm yes. He asked for directions to the hospital." "Aw. Poor thing most have got hurt." Twilight released Pinkie. "Right got to party!" The others went outside to see a white pegasus with blue hair and a bunch of flowers for a cutiemark. Little did everypony know that this pegasus was Solar Blare. He used berries to stain his hair blue, and used a sticker for his cutiemark. "Um. Hello. I'm Solo." He smiled sheepishly. He saw Rainbow Dash, so he changed his voice. "Hello Solo. My name is Twilight Sparkle. And these are my friends. Applejack," "Howdy!" "You've already met Pinkie Pie," "Hiya!" "Rarity," "Hello darling." "Fluttershy." "Umm. hello." "Soarin," "Hey!" "And Rainbow Dash." Rainbow didn't say anything. "So, you're the Soarin? From the Wonderbolts?" Solar asked. "Yea." "And the Rainbow Dash! My daughter goes on and on about you doing a sonic rainboom!" Solar lied. "Yep. But this rainbow ain't doing any sonic booming." Rainbow looked up from the piece of dirt she was staring at. She looked at 'Solo'. She tilted her head and squinted her eyes. "You look familiar." "It's...umm...you've probably seen one of my posters!" "What posters?" Twilight questioned. "In Cloudsdale, I own the greatest flower shop. I know every flower from lily of the valley to roses. I've won a couple of flower shows." He lied again. But some was true. He knew every flower there was. He uses them to make his soap, to sell at his soap store back at Cloudsdale. Well the store he used to have. "Oh thats fantastic! You can help me find some lovely roses for my boutique. And in return I could make a suit for you." "I will love to help, but I've got to find a place to stay." "Well you can't stay in the library or Sugarcube Corner. Too cramped." Twilight said pointing to the library. "The hotels are booked, my boutique is full of orders." "And ma barn is full of apples. We did ave a guest room, but its kinda full since my sister turned it inta... ah don't even know!" Applejack waved her hoof in the air. "Maybe you can stay with me and Rainbow. There's plenty of room." Soarin offered. "Um, thank you. How can I repay you?" "Nah. It's just friendly custom. Come on Solo. Rainbow?" "You two go. I've got to do some sunts. These babies have a need for speed." She opened and flapped her wings. "Okay sweetie." He kissed her on the cheek. "See ya later." And he and Solo flew off. "So ya really gonna do some flyin." "Yea sure. Might as well, my wings need to stay active." She moved her wings and winced. "Maybe after some stretches. Hey, Applejack, can fly around your field. I love the smell of fresh apples." "Yea sure. Just don't crash inta any of ma trees." She had a stern face on. "So this is mine and Rainbow's room. And you'll be stsying here." Soarin showed him around the cloud house. "Wow! This is nice!" Solar admired the house. "So do you work?" "Oh course! Tonight, I have group practice. So I won't be back till later." "What time?" "Around eleven or twelve." "That's pretty late." "Yea but it gives you more time to get used to this place." "Cheers." A sly smile spread across Solar's but was unnoticed by Soarin. "Right, I got to go. Enjoy yourself!" Soarin closed the front door. "Ooo, I will!"
The Night"All right Applejack. I'll see you tomorrow!" "See ya Rainbow. And take care of ya self." The orange farm pony waved the pegasus off. Celestia's sun began to set. The colours of this particular sunset reminded her of her mother. Her mother was a painter and a singer. She loved to paint. But most of all, paint sunsets. Rainbow arrived at the door if her house. "Soarin, I'm home!" No answer. "Soarin?" "Soarin has gone to work." A voice said. "Eep." "Don't worry. It's only me." Solar walked in from the other room. "Oh thank Celestia! I thought you were somepony else!" "Like your uncle?" "How did you know?" Rainbow had just realised that no lights were on. Solar walked past Rainbow and locked the door. "Um. I'll just turn the lights on." She walked a coupled of spaces forward before something pushed her to the floor. "Ah, WHAT THE HELL?" Solar pinned her down. "Solo?! Let me go!" "Solo? Who's Solo?" Rainbow's eye widened. "Uncle Solar?" "Yep! And do you know what since you're here alone with me, I think we should get to know each other. I haven't seen you for what, five years." Rainbow whimpered. "Hmm. You definitely been working out. Look at your slim, sexy body." He ran the tips of his feathers along her waist. "Now, I bet that, your wondering why I hate you. Yes?" Rainbow weakly nodded. "Well, I hated my sister. I hated her husband. Treated me like the found me at the bottom of a bin. She also owed me money. A lot of it!" "So that's why you killed my sister? Over some money? You pathetic, disgusting monster!" "Yep! But not only that. For years, your mom taunted me. 'A soap talent? You need the soap cause your talent stinks!" "Please don't do this!" Rainbow was about to cry. "And any way, I've been in prison for along time." "No! No! Please! Don't!" "Quiet! Speak and I'll kill you!" He held Rainbow's throat. All she could was cry. Thirty grueling minutes later, he was finished. Rainbow curled up on the floor. She was bleeding. Not only had he raped her but attacked her by hitting her with numerous objects. "Now mention a word about this, and I will kill Soarin. I'm still Solo, not your uncle. If anyone asks your uncle came. Don't reveal my identity to anypony! I've killed one and I can kill again!" He flew out the window. Rainbow just sobbed. "Sweetie, I'm home!" Soarin entered. "Rainbow? Why are the lights off?" He flicked the lights one to see Rainbow in the corner of room, crying. He flew over to her. "Rainbow, what's happened?" She was in shock. Soarin scanned her. She was covered in dried and fresh blood, bruises and had most of her feathers pulled out. "Dashie! Speak to me!" She burst into tears. "Oh Celestia! It was him! Your uncle!" He picked her up and flew her to the hospital.
Is She Okay?KNOCK. KNOCK. KNOCK. "Urg! I'm coming! I'm coming!" A sleepy unicorn dragged herself from her bed. What time was it? Is it even morning yet? What was she dreaming of again? Oh right. Being accepted to be Celestia's librarian. The Canterlot Library. To spend one hour in there would be a dream come- KNOCK. KNOCK. KNOCK The aggressive thuds disturbed Twilight's thoughts. She opened the door. *yawn* "Do you know what time it is?" Twilight rubbed the sleep from her eyes. "Yes, five thirty five. Now come on!" Rarity tried to drag Twilight. "What? Where?" "Rainbow's in hospital." "She crashed again?!" "No. She's been attacked!" Immediately, Twilight opened her eyes wide. They both trotted to the hospital, wondering what could have happened. "Is she okay?" "Well, she's in a state of shock. So leave her to calm down, then we will ask what happened." A cream doctor levitated a clipboard in front of him. Two unicorns walked in to see Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, Applejack and very upset Soarin. "It's okay! She'll be fine!" Fluttershy soothed the frantic pegasus. "I left her alone. By herself. I should have been there to protect her." "Um. What's happened?" Twilight asked. "Rainbow was attacked by her uncle." *Gasp* "What?!" "Err, Mr Soarin?" Called out a cream pink pony. "Yes?" "Miss Rainbow Dash is ready to see you now." "Oh thank you!" He got up and walked to Rainbow's room. Followed by five mares. Rainbow was in a separate room. With a single bed by the window. "Excuse me, but why is she in a separate room? Usually she's in a double room with other patients." Rarity asked. "We always put rape victims in separate rooms, gives them space to think." And the pink pony left. "Rape victim?!" The girls looked at each other then at Rainbow. Rainbow was sitting up in bed. She cried into her hooves. Her wings were ragged and blood seeped through the bandages. Cuts and bruises coated her body. "Rainbow? Sweetie, are you okay?" Soarin held one of her hooves. Rainbow looked over to Soarin and imediatly hugged and bursted into more tears. "Shhh! It's okay!" He stroked the back of her mane. "Please! Don't leave me! Don't let him hurt me again!" The tears rolled the others cheeks. It was such a sad sight. The usually boisterous, vibrant, confident friend was turned into a distraught, weak and scared pony. What had that monster done to her? "Don't cry Rainbow. Please don't cry." Soarin begged. Rainbow stopped crying, and hugged tighter. "This my fault. If I said no to Spitfire I wouldn't have been late." "It wasn't your fault." Rainbow said. "But where was Solo?" "He...umm...he went to Cloudsdale to pick up some stuff and to check on his shop." "At that hour?!" "He was..err... worried that vandals would ruin his shop." The others were buying it, however, Twilight wasn't. But instead of poking her friend about what happened, she left it. As she left the hospital, she talked to one of the doctors. "Make sure the press don't know about this. I don't think she's in a state to be asked questions." "We will do our best." And she left. *yawn* "I have a feeling Rainbow is hiding something." She stopped dead in her tracks. "Why am I talking to myself?...I've been around Pinkie waayy too much." She carried on walking down the path as she made mental notes in her head. Find out what Rainbow is hiding. Help her out. Clean the kitchen. Ask Spike to get the extra bed ready, just in case Rainbow wants to stay. Buy oranges. Ask Derpy about where half my mail has gone. I mean seriously. Most of the letters are ripped in half. Either she's been attacked by crocodiles or...why am I speaking to myself in my head? "Way way way waayy too much Pinkie!"
Tail of more tales"I feel all saddy waddy for Dashie." Pinkie sat in the corner of the library. Her hair was flat. Rainbow was obviously not the only one depressed. "I know Pinkie. But we must be strong for her." Fluttershy hugged Pinkie. "But what I don't get is how Rainbow got raped." Twilight paced the room. The eyes of four other mares and a dragon followed. "Whatcha mean Twi?" Applejack looked up from the floor boards. "Rainbow is one of the strongest mares I know. She just wouldn't let anypony even touch her without a fight." "So what are you saying dear?" Rarity asked. "I'm saying her uncle must have got inside her head. Being sly. Taunting her. Otherwise, she wouldn't have given up so easily." Spike sat up onto a pile of books. "What does rape mean?" The others stared at him. "It-err-it-" Twilight stuttered. "It means when um, how do you say it, when a male forces himself upon a female." Rarity tried to make it sound simple without the detail. "That sounds alot like fighting." "Spike, you are still a baby. You are too young!" Twilight said in hope to shut him up. "Oh hey Rainbow!" He waved. The others looked at the doorway. Rainbow just stood there. Staring at the ground. Her wings drooped. Her hair tangled and in a mess. A small fresh cut was located on her cheek. "Rainbow! Are you okay?" "I'm fine." She croaked. She continued to stare at the ground. The girls looked at each other. It was clear that all the confidence and Rainbow's cocky attitude was sucked out of her. Pinkie walked over to her. "Dashie?" Rainbow looked up at Pinkie. And instantly hugged her. She started to cry. "Don't worry Dashie. We are here for you. There's no need to cry. Please don't cry." "There's no need for you to be upset Pinkie." Rainbow retreated from the hug. "I don't want drag you down as well." "Rainbow, if there's anything I can get for you, just ask." Twilight offered as Rainbow walked over and sat down. "Can I stay here? Tonight. If you don't mind." Rainbow whispered. "Of course. But where's Soarin?" "I don't know. I went to the house but only..." "Rainbow?" Applejack trotted over and sat on the other side of Rainbow. "Only...Solo was there." Rainbow shuddered at the name. "Surely Solo would know where he is." Rainbow closed her eyes. "Surely Solo would know." went round her head. Of course he did. Earlier Rainbow flew up to the door of her cloud house. The door creaked open. "Hello?" She called as she walked in. "Hello Rainbow Dash." Rainbow turned around. It was Solar. He pushed her against the wall and held her by her throat. "Did you enjoy last night? I sure did." He hissed. Rainbow only whimpered. "Have you told anypony yet?" She didn't answer. "HAVE YOU?" He pressed harder in her throat. "No. I haven't I swear." She choked. Solar let go. Rainbow fell to the floor. She coughed. "Where's-where's Soarin?" She asked. "Hmm. Soarin? I wouldn't know. The pathetic pony flew off somewhere." "Where is he?" Rainbow demanded as she stood up. Solar slapped her across the face. A little cut along her cheek began to bleed. "I better watch your tone, young lady, I can do much worse." Rainbow sped out of the house. She wanted to get away from Solar. As far as possible. But she didn't want to be alone. The others watched as Rainbow zoned out. "I don't know." "What?!" "I-I don't know." Rainbow lowered her head. "But he should be here with you." She didn't reply to Twilight. "Rainbow, if it will make you feel better, I could tell Princess Celestia. I'm sure she would help." Rainbow wanted help but she knew she couldn't. Solar would hurt her again, maybe kill her, or Soarin and the girls. "There you go. The spare bed is put up with extra blankets and pillows." Twilight said as she hovered a pillow over a bed opposite to hers. She looked around to see Rainbow reading a Daring Do book. Twilight thought it would be best to leave her. "You don't have to go." "It's okay Rainbow. You've been through a tough time, and I thought I could leave you alone. To have some space." "What I really need is some company." Twilight smiled and trotted over to Rainbow. She sat beside her as Rainbow closed the book. "Rainbow, I've been wanting to ask you..." "Yes." "Why did you try...to..." Rainbow understood straight away. "Twilight, the reason I tried to commit suicide, was because...I couldn't handle it. My family were dead. My whole blood line. Gone. I'm the last of the Dashery family. And everything reminded me of them. My uncle was arrested, Gilda had gone to back to the Gryphon Islands, Fluttershy was still in school. I had nothing. Not even an education. I got kicked out. Nothing." Twilight looked at Rainbow, who continued to stare at the floor. "For ages, I just hide myself in my parents home. Everything had been left where it last was. I tried to get my life back to normal, but everything and everyone reminded me of them. And what happened. Then, I decided to move away. To Ponyville. I knew that Derpy lived here, so I went to find her. I met Pinkie, well Pinkie met me. Landed on me that is. I told her that I came from Cloudsdale and about Fluttershy. Pinkie took me to Fluttershy's house." "So, what's it like living up in Cloudsdale?" The pink bubbly pony asked. "It's nice. It's got a good decor, and it's all soft." Rainbow replied. Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie trotted down a small path leading away from town. A giant mass of twisted thickets and darkened trees, stood right ahead. "What is that?" Rainbow curiously asked. "That's the Everfree forest. Fluttershy lives next it." "Are you sure this is the Fluttershy I told you about? You know, all shy." "Oh you silly! Of course it's Fluttershy. She lives near it so she can look after the critters. She loves the animals." They both stopped outside the house. Just behind the fence. "Look there she is." A pink hoof was waving wildly. Rainbow stared ahead, a light buttercup yellow pegasus mare with rose pink hair, that cover her face. She looked at the two ponies, but one stood out more than the other. "R-Rainbow D-Dash?" She fluttered over. "Oh my goodness! It is you!" Fluttershy hugged Rainbow. Rainbow returned the hug. "Oh no! The cakes! I left them in the oven! I've got to see you later Shy! See you later Dashie!" Pinkie ran off. Rainbow muttered. Fluttershy retreated from the hug. "Pardon?" "She called me Dashie." Fluttershy instantly knew what she was on about. "It's okay. She doesn't know. Do you want to come inside?" They both walked inside. "What happened after that?" Twilight asked. "I got a job as a weather pony. And then quickly afterwards, I became the weather manager. But just as everything seemed to get back to normal, I started to have relapses. Every night was hell. Every day was worse. Everything reminded me of things I wanted to forget. Applejack was my friend, and asked if I was okay. But it wasn't. It was my fault my little sister died. My fault. So I decided to end it all." "Rainbow! Please don't!" Fluttershy yelled. She was at Ghastly Gorge. But she wasn't alone. On the edge of a steep cliff, stood Rainbow Dash. "I have to! It was my fault she died! I deserve to die! Not her!" "Rainbow, I know you're upset. But this isn't the answer. You still have a life to live." "I don't. He took that away. He took everything away." Rainbow walked forwards, and closed her wings. "Rainbow! Please! I'm still here! I'm still here for you." The suicidal pegasus stepped back. "Please go. I don't want to drag you down." "No! I'm not leaving! Rainbow, its the Summer Sun Celebration. Here in Ponyville. Come with me. You don't want to die, do you?" "I don't know. Fluttershy, I just don't know. What would be better? A life where every little detail reminds you of your past?" Rainbow looked down, into the depths if Ghastly Gorge. "Or death? It's like a permanent sleep, isn't it?" "Don't do this Rainbow. A life is better. To make a new start. Please Rainbow. Don't leave me." Rainbow looked behind her, to see her sobbing friend. Fluttershy just stood there. Her cheeks crawling with tears. "I-I-I-I can't do this!" Rainbow zoomed up and away. "Then I flew into you." "What? But you said that you practicing." Twilight said. "Lies." "What about Fluttershy? Surely, she would have followed." "She did. She told me she got up to the park. Where her music stand was. But she saw you, and quickly made it look like she was doing something." "Why keep all this hidden?" "I wanted a fresh start. I wanted to forget the past and look to the future." Rainbow yawned. "Thank you Twilight." "What for?" "Everything. Everything you do for me. You're always helping me out." "That's what friends are for." "But you girls, are more than friends. You're like a family. Always watching each others backs." Rainbow trotted into the spare bed. Twilight smiled. "You're a great friend too." Twilight walked over to her bed, and clambered in. As soon as her head touched the pillow, she fell asleep.
End Of The Lies"R-R-Rainbow. Rainbow, are you here?" Silence. "Dashie, sweetheart." Silence. "Oh, mother of Celestia, please be okay." Soarin walked around the darkened house. Looking for his love one. "Hello Soarin." "Who's there?" Soarin whipped his head round. Standing in front of him was, Solar Blare, or 'Solo', but instead of having his hair dyed, it was it's original colours. But Soarin couldn't tell. "Solo! Do you know where Rainbow is?" "I wouldn't know where the pathetic mare would be. Nor would I like to." Solo sniggered. Soarin's blood boiled. "Don't you dare call her pathetic! Get out!" "Oh Soarin, there is no need to be like that." "I said get out." "I mean you could have saved her. You could have protected her." "Huh? But I was at practise." "So your job is more important than your lover." "No! Never!" "So where were you when she came out of hospital?" "I went to get something." "Hmmm. Do you really love her?" "What's with all the questions?" "Just answer the question." "Of course I do. Why wouldn't I?" "Then why did you let me into your home?" "What?!" Soarin was confused. A streak of light glimmered. Soarin instantly knew what it was, and ran towards the window. Solar lept up and pushed Soarin over. As he fell, Soarin bashed his head against the table. Solar walked closer to the fallen stallion with a menacing smile. "W-w-what are you doing?" He croaked. The ribbon of light came closer, till it right up to his chest. "But, you're our friend." "I'm no-pony's friend. I'm just Rainbow's uncle." He laughed. "And I hate the putrid brat! She deserves to die!" Soarin tried to get up, but Solar stepped on his wing. And pressed down hard. "Aaahh." "I had the chance to kill her the other night, but...I had other plans. If you know what I mean." Soarin's eyes widened. "You?! You monster!" "HAHAHA!" Solar plunged the knife into Soarin's stomach. "AAaaaahhh!" He stepped harder onto Soarin's wings. A quiet crunch made Soarin whimper in pain. "Why?" "If I hurt you, I hurt Rainbow!" Solar shoved the knife into Soarin's right fore-leg. "If anypony askes, it was an accident. I am still Solo. You understand?" Soarin didn't reply. "Well then, I guess Rainbow is next." "No! Please don't hurt her! I won't tell anypony! I promise!" "Okay then." Solar flared out his wings and flew out. BANG. BANG. BANG. "Errr, Twilight, do you want me to get the door?" Rainbow called. "Thanks Rainbow. That would be helpful!" Rainbow got up and trotted to the door. "Umm, hello?" "Rainbow! Ya've got ta go ta tha hospital! Now!" Applebloom yelled. "Yeah! Applejack and Rarity sent us." Sweetie Belle said. "What?! Why?" Twilight walked over. "It's about Soarin." "Oh no! Nonono!" "Rainbow go now. I'll be right behind." "Thank you Twilight, thank you girls!" Rainbow flew out. "Okay Mr. Soarin. You should be able to walk but unfortunately, you can't fly for at least two months." A brown unicorn pony in a white jacket said. "Oh, and also, try to avoid to much action. Rest and relax until you have completely healed." "Thank you Doctor." The unicorn walked out. No sooner had Soarin sat down, somepony burst through the door. "Soarin!" "Rainbow!" They both fell into each others fore-legs. "Soarin baby, what happened?" "Errmm..I..ummm.." Rainbow instantly knew. "It was him, wasn't it?" Soarin slowly nodded. "Oh Soarin. I'm so sorry." Rainbow hugged Soarin tighter. Five other mares entered the room. "It should have been me. Not you." "Good morning Soarin. Are you okay?" Twilight asked. "Achey, but I'm fine." "Listen Soarin, I don't want this to happen to you again. Neither do I want it to happen to the girls. He's after me and me only." "Rainbow wha are ya sayin?" Applejack trotted closer. "I'm so so sorry. I have to go. I have to leave." "What?" "No Dashie!" Pinkie wailed. "It's the only way to keep you all safe." "But-but Rainbow.." Soarin stuttered. "I-I thought we would be together. Forever." "We will. But I can't handle the guilt of my little sister's death. And now this has happened, I just know that the girls will be next." "But I don't understand. Why are you leaving?" Futtershy asked. "I'm sorry girls. I didn't want this to happen." Rainbow slowly trotted out of the room. "She's going...she really is going..." "Soarin, are you okay?" "Why does she have to go? She can't leave me." "Soarin." As Rainbow had left the hospital, Twilight the others took Soarin to the library. But he wasn't coping with the news. Twilight walked over to the others, leaving Soarin to mutter to himself in the corner. "He's not coping." "Ya think!" "Listen, biting each others heads off is not going to help." "I know Rarity, but can we do?" "I know a p-" "Party is not going to work." KNOCK. KNOCK. KNOCK. "Oh hello Twilight, is Soarin here?" "Yes Solo, but he's..umm..." "I heard about the accident and about Rainbow. The poor dears." "We know. We don't know what to do." "Leave it to me." Solo said with a sly grin. "She can't go..I don't want her to go.." "Hello Soarin." "Eep!" Soarin jumped up as soon as he recognised the voice. "Hey, calm down." Solo lowered his voice. "We don't a certain somepony getting hurt again, do we?" Soarin shook his head. "Now then..." The girls watched from a distance as Solo talked to Soarin. "Twilight?" Rarity said in a concerning tone. "What?" "I know that face." "What face? For all I know, I've only got one face." "Yes, but I can tell when you are thinking hard. So?" "The way Soarin reacted to Solo." "He's upset. Surely that's why he was so jumpy." "No, there is something deeper. Far deeper." "I wouldn't know where the pathetic mare would be. Nor would I like to." "Soarin." "I hate the putrid brat! She deserves to die!" "Soarin!" "It should have been me. Not you." "Soarin!" "We don't a certain somepony getting hurt again, do we?" "SOARIN!" "AAhhh!" Soarin shot up. He lay on the spare bed in Twilight's room. "Huh? Wha?" He was also surrounded by five mares. "How did I.." "I brought you up here. You were asleep, so I leviated you up." Twilight smiled. "Soarin, dear, are you okay? You were yelling alot and crying." He didn't answer. "Is everything okay?" Still no answer. "Why were you yelling horrible things?" Soarin took a deep breath. "Girls, there is something I have to tell you." "Yes." "It's about Solo." "Uh-huh." "He is...Rainbow's uncle." "What?!" "That charming gentle-pony?!" Rarity said. "Yes. He is...Solar Blare. He was the one who raped Rainbow and attacked me." The others were speechless. "And the reason Rainbow was in the hospital longer than usual is because...well...she's pregnant." "What?" "Say again." "She's pregnant?" Applejack repeated dumbstruck. "Since when?" "Since last month. She was throwing up every morning. So I took her to see the doctor. He then said she was pregnant." "Well, that explains why she was throwing up this morning. Spike got up to see what was up." "Why didn't you tell us sooner?" "We were. Tomorrow at the Pet Play Day." Soarin's eyes lit up. "Where is Rainbow? Has she gone yet?" "Actually, that's why we were waking you up. Fluttershy went up to your house to see if Rainbow was there." "And?" "I found her saddle bags, but they were all over the floor. Also a lot of things were on the floor smashed." Fluttershy said worried for her closest friend. "And now ya jast said about Solo bein her uncle, tha changes everythin!" "Where would he take her?" "I don't know. But standing here won't help anypony. Fluttershy, can please fly up and see if you can find Rainbow from above?" "Umm...yes. Of course I will." Fluttershy stamped her hoof. "Twilight and Rarity. Ask anypony and everypony if they have seen her." "Okay." "AJ, Pinkie. Come with me. We will follow Fluttershy. And I know that Pinkie's pinkie sense will also help." "Don' worry Soarin. Ah'm sure we will find her." Applejack comforted him as they walked out of the library.
Events after events"Please...I just want to go home." "Quiet you!" Solar pushed Rainbow in the direction of Ghastly Gorge. "Why are you doing this to me? I haven't done anything to you." Rainbow sniffed. "Because, when my brother died, you and your cow of a sister inheritated all of the money. Hundreds and hundreds of Bits. You inheritated it, not me. So I planned to try and kill you. Or at least force you to give me the money. Then everything went wrong. You and your cocky attitude ruined my plan. I got locked up." "Good. You deserved it, you-you heartless jerk." "After I escaped, I came to kill you. But first, I decided to...enjoy you." "Come on Crusaders. Berry picking ain't that bad." "Sweetiebelle! It's too boring. And besides, Applebloom keeps eating them!" Scootaloo complained. "Well, ah am hungry." Applebloom froze. "Do ya here tha?" "Then everything went wrong. You and your cocky attitude ruined my plan. I got locked up." "Good. You deserved it, you-you heartless jerk." The three filles poked their heads through the bushes. They all saw Rainbow walking with the new pony. "Hey, ain't that the new pony?" Scootaloo asked. "No. His hair is blue. Not red and orange." Sweetiebelle whispered back. "Ssshhh!" "After I escaped, I came to kill you. But first, I decided to...enjoy you." "How could you? You murdered my sister, countlessly raped me, and attacked my lover. All of this, just for some money." "Not some, all of it." "Listen you, you are not touching anthing. That money is for me, Soarin and the baby." "Baby? So you're pregnant, huh?" "Oh horseapples." "Now, I've got a better excuse." "No, please." "If you don't give the money, I will kill you and your baby. And maybe Soarin too. And if he has told your stupid friends then I'll kill them too." "No Rarity." "Applejack!" "Huh?" Solar halted. "Stay there." He into the bushes. "Get out of here you scamps!" "Aaahhh!" Three screaming fillies ran out. "Little buggers!" "Rainbow Dash! Don't let him kill Rarity! Please!" They huddled around Rainbow. "Don't worry. He won't." "Oh I won't. Not until I've killed all four of you. Well five if you count the little one." "Listen, I have been scared all my life. Scared that you would come back. I had no-pony. No family. I have had enough of trying to forget my past and being scared of you." "So the attitude comes out. Wasn't this the way your sister died? Your big gob going off. Trying to be strong. It's pathetic really. You ended up killing your own sister." "I didn't kill her." "Of course you did." Solar smiled. "I-I-I-I..." "Come then, Fluttershy told me about the years of depression. Self-harming, isolation, even attempted suicide." "Planned really. Cause I didn't jump." "You should have. Would have saved me a lot of time." Solar trotted closer with a meancing smile. "Rainbow Dash! I don't want to die. I can't even fly yet." Scootaloo hugged tighter onto Rainbow's leg. "We haven't found our cutiemarks." Sweetie cried. "Sweetiebelle, darling!" "Rarity!" Five mares and a pegasus stallion came running up. "Oh for crying out loud! Shall we just throw a party?" "Ooo! A party!" Pinkie bounced over. "But it wouldn't be a party if you killed Dashie." "Dashie? Awww! Isn't that sweet? That's what your sister called you. Wasn't it her last words? Hahaha!" "Solar Blare! Get away from them!" Soarin yelled. "Ha! Just because you are a Wonderbolt doesn't mean you can boss me around. You still don't realise what I'm capable of." Soarin slowly walked closer. "Please Solar. We don't want anypony to be hurt." "Too late for that, huh?" "Why are ya bein so mean?" Applejack demanded. "Because her father was a worthless piece of crap. Her mother was a useless whore and her sister was pathetic. And besides, you still owe me." He looked over at Rainbow, and then Soarin. "Oh no!" "What?" "Come on Dashie,, remember years ago? The promise you made to your sister? That you would protect her with your life." He then turned to Soarin. "Remember last night? If you told anypony I would hurt somepony." He then kicked Sweetiebelle. "Ow!" She began to cry. "Sweetie!" "How could you? She's only little." Fluttershy attempted to walk over. "Don't even try Buttershy!" "Please Solar." Rainbow leant over to the Crusaders. "Run now." The fillies looked at each other before running. But stopped when Solar stood in front of them. "Please Solar. Leave the girls alone. Leave Soarin alone. Leave everypony alone. It's me you want, not them." Solar snorted and let the fillies run. "Oh Sweetiebelle." Rarity hugged her little sister. "But you can't have me if I'm not here." "Wha?" Rainbow stepped back. "Quickly! He's already attacked two ponies." Twilight was running along with four pegasi and unicorns in golden armour. She saw the others in sight, but she halted as she watched the event unveil before her. "Rainbow No!" Fluttershy sobbed. "Don't worry." She walked fell backwards. The guards lept onto Solar, as Soarin ran over to the ledge. He calmed down as he saw his special somepony standing on the ledge, looking up to him. "I am a pegasus you know, and I am not stupid." She fluttered back up. Fluttershy hugged her. Then slapped her. "Ow! What was that for?" "Rainbow, I thought I lost a sister." "A sister?" "We always there for me. But I was never there for you." Fluttershy began to cry. "Hey, hey. You've always been there for me. Remember last time we were here." "I thought you going to do it this time." "Listen, I have to stop dewelling on the past, and look to the future. After all a lot is going to be happening." The butterscotch pegasus sniffed. "Cheer up, sis."
The End"Awww. Look at those two. Peace at last." Twilight said as she watched Rainbow and Soarin flying around in the sky. "I know. And I think we need to throw a party!" Pinkie skipped around. "Hey! Everpony! Look!" Fluttershy came running over. "What is it dear?" "Read...this...news...paper..." Fluttershy panted as she placed a newspaper on the table. "Escaped Criminal On Trial To Be Executed. Escaped murderer, Solar Blare, is now to be executed. He was arrested yesterday afternoon at Ponyville Ghastly Gorge. On the night of Sunday, he will be executed for murder, rape, three counts of attempted murder and assualt." Twilight read. "Well, thank Celestia. He bucking deserves it!" Rarity huffed. "My, my Rarity." A gentle voice called. The five mares turned around to see a white alicorn trot towards them. "Princess Celestia!" "Rarity, you know not to use that such language." "Y-Yes. I'm sorry." "Excuse me Princess, but why are you here?" Twilight asked. "I wanted to see how the co-captain of the Wonderbolts and the Element of Loyalty are doing." Celestia smiled as she saw the two pegasi flying and laughing. "Umm...how are you going to execute Rainbow's uncle?" Fluttershy questioned. "He is to be hung." "It's amazing. There hasn't been a execution in nearly two thousand years." "Yes well, murder and rape aren't very common now. Anyways, to treat you all, you are invited to dinner at the Royal Canterlot Palace tonight. Along with me, my sister, Princess Cadence and Shining Armour." "Thank you so much Princess." "Till tonight, goodbye!" With one flap of her swan like wings she was gone. "Rainbow! Rainbow! Rainbow Dash!" "Soarin? What's up?" "Sit here. On the cloud." Rainbow reluctently sat on the cloud. "Dashie, the reason why I wasn't there when you came out of hospital, was to get something." Rainbow cocked her head to the side in confusion. "After you were...attacked, I didn't want to lose you. I feared that I would lose you. So, I brought this small thing." Soarin brought out a little blue box. "Will you, Rainbow Miriam Dashery, do me the honours of marrying me?" He opened the box, revealing a gold band with a diamond that shone all seven colours of the rainbow. "Ah wonder wha those two are up ta." Applejack rubbed her chin. "Yes! Yes! Of course I will!" Rainbow hugged Soarin. "I think I know." Rarity smiled. "Awww!" The others cooed. "You know what this calls for?" "For once I agree with Pinkie." "Aaaaa....PARTY!!!"
Solar BlareSolar Blare ran through the twisted thickets of the Everfree Forest. Solar stopped to recover. He looked over to his injured wing. It was still usable but it hurt and was slightly mangled. He was a white pegasus with red and yellow mane. If it weren't for his snout, he would of been mistaken for his sister. Sunset Breeze. His cutie mark was a bar of red soap. He loved creating his own. "What is this that I see, a Pegasus trying to flee." "Huh?!" A zebra with gold bracelets and earrings approached from the bushes. "Who are you?" "My name is Zecora, and you, are an explorer?" "Nah. My name is Sol-...my name is Solo? Anyway, do you know were the nearest town or village is?" "Ponyville is just close by, so now I shall bid you goodbye." "Wait! How do you know that? You can't tell north from west, or even up from down." "My dearest friends live near by, Twilight Sparkle and Fluttershy. Applejack, Rarity, Rainbow Dash and Pinkie-" "Hang on! Did you say Rainbow Dash?" "Yes indeed. Why, is it her that you need?" "Let's just say she's a frienemy of mine." "Hmm. Whatever you say, now I must go- so good day." "Yeah, you too. See ya Zandora." He trotted off following a path. Zecora just shook her head. "You do know, that its Zecora, Solo." "Oops. Sorry." He trotted down a small path until it reached to an opening. He came out of the forest. He rubbed his neck and then wing. "Ow! Better get this checked out!" He walked past a little cottage, and outside was a creamy yellow pegasus with pink hair. "There you go Mr. Squirrel. Now be careful. Rocks are not food." "Um, excuse me?" "Eep!" "Oh sorry." "." "I'm wondering if you know where I can find a hospital." "." "Umm. I kinda mangled my wing, here." He pointed at his wing. "Oh my goodness! Yes! Yes! The hospital is just down that road." "Thank you. What's your name?" "My ....." "Pardon?" "My name is, umm, ......" "Huh?" "Flutter....." "Fluttershy." She nodded. "Thank you again, Fluttershy." As he left, scratched his head. "Now where have I heard of Fluttershy?"
