Rainbow Dash loses her job

by Riddle the pony

Rating: teen
Tags: Tragedy, Main 6, Slice of Life, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Comedy
Length: 2188

The worlds greatest flier gets grounded

Rainbow Dash, possibly Equestria's best flier, gets fired from her job in weather control. Now she needs to find a job before the end of the month or risk living on the street.

Published 2012-11-06 06:10:01 UTC
Last updated 2012-11-06 06:10:01 UTC

Fired?!!!

Zzz...Zzz....Zzz...

Beep Beep Beep!

Ugh, too early!.

Beep Beep Beep!

Shut up already, I'm trying to sleep here!

Beep Beep Be-

Rainbow Dash sighed as she turned off the alarm, wake up calls were WAY too early in the morning in her opinion but nopony else minded getting up at 3 in the morning. She got up and shook out her morning stiffness, her mane was a wreck, again. She wasn't much of a fashion pony like Rarity, but even she wanted to look good for the fans when she was out doing her thing with weather.

Time to go to work, hopefully my boss is in a good mood today. She snorts in laughter. If that was even possible.
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After an hour to get ready and clean up

Rainbow Dash was flying to work after getting all clean, she didn't mind a bit of dirt but her boss was another thing altogether. It was always like this when she went into work.

Rainbow Dash! Your filthy, go clean your mane. Do you know that you missed the info meeting about snowflakes?! When was the last time you ever put effort into your work?! You are a lazy, useless, good for nothing pegasus! Now get to work on clearing the cloud cluster above Ponyvile!

Yeah... pretty close to that every day, except for the task, it was spot on. Hopefully this time he's off doing something he enjoys, like organize a meeting about raindrops. Rainbow Dash thought as she landed on the soft cloud of her boss's work place, Weather Control Center or WCC if you want to be snippy.

Normally you would go in, stamp your card and leave. Now you had to avoid all the chaos since all of the Pegasi were trying to a million things in one day, every day. As Rainbow Dash looked into the hall after she opened the door, it looked pretty chaotic.

Jeez, this could take awhile. The good thing is that I can't see him anywhere. I might be able to do this and not get yelled at. Rainbow thought happily, already her day was turning out great. If she didn't see her boss, then she would be in the clear for at least one day.

Wrong.

At that second Rainbow Dash noticed her boss standing right next to her with the most scary look she ever saw on him.

He's... smiling?

Whimsy Weather, the old pegasus weather captain who never missed a day's work and a chance chewing out workers, was smiling at her with a completely real smile. "Hello Rainbow Dash, you look good today."

He's... happy to see me? He... thinks I look good? Who in Ponyvile are you and what have you done with my boss?!

"Um... thank you?" Rainbow Dash said completely confused on what was happening.

Whimsy seemed to be beaming with joy. "No problem, could I see you in my office for a moment? I know you have weather to spread, but I need to talk to you before you go."

Uh oh, this doesn't sound good. The only ponies who go in Whimsy's office were himself, clients, and workers being chewed out.

"Uh... what do you want to talk about?" Rainbow Dash said as she was guided to Whimsy's office.

"Oh, nothing important. I just want to say a few words before you go." Whimsy said as he opened his fancy door with his name imprinted with brass on the front.

Rainbow Dash stumbled into a chair and sat down while Whimsy sat at his neat desk. "So...?"

Whimsy was done smiling and now had a serious look on. "Now Rainbow Dash, you've been here for 5 years, correct?"

Rainbow Dash nodded dumbly. Where was he going with this?

"And you've been doing a decent job here for those 5 years, which makes me all the more upset that I need to do this."

I knew it, there was no way it was a good thing to see him smile.

Whimsy sighed and pushed a pink envelope towards Rainbow Dash. " I think it's time you left us here at WCC, I'm sorry."

W-w-what?! She was being fired?! Her?! Fired?!

"But... but why?" Rainbow Dash croaked out, trying to keep from fainting. This isn't happening! This isn't happening!

"Well, your almost always late with your work, you never get here in working standard, your always messy with your duties. Besides, I found somepony who'd take the job and would do good with it. I'm sorry, I really am, but you no longer work here and that's that."

Rainbow Dash stood up, clearly angry. "But I've been here for 5 years! I always get the work done, even if it is a bit late! What am I supposed to do for food? How am I going pay my bill?!"

Whimsy stayed seated but was clearly not budging. "Those are your problems, not mine. Remember that I warned you that this could happen, several times but you didn't listen. Your not the only one who got fired, some of the old staff got fired as well. We just couldn't hold you hoof anymore."

Rainbow Dash tore the pink envelope in a rage and sat firmly in her chair. "No way, I'm not gonna go."

Whimsy sighed and started pleading. "Dash, please don't make me throw you out. I don't like this as much as you would think."

Rainbow Dash stayed in her seat. "I'm not going. Give me my job back."

Whimsy picked up his phone and pushed a button. "Security, there's a situation in my office."

Two bulky guards came and pulled Rainbow Dash out of the chair. "Time to leave miss, your not welcome here."

Whimsy followed them out. "Dash, I want there to be no bad blood between us. If you need help I will gladly help you find more work."

The guards threw Rainbow out the door and onto a cloud away from WCC, now I know you think clouds are nice and soft, but clouds are as hard as the ground.

Ouch! Of course she lands face first on the cloud, it wouldn't be a kick out if she didn't.

Rainbow Dash picked herself up and shook all of the water that sprayed her coat and mane in impact. Before she could rush back, the guards closed and locked the door.

"Come on! This isn't fair!" She yelled until her throat hurt. This is the worst Monday ever.

Defeated, Rainbow went back to her home, hoping that this was just a twisted dream.

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It wasn't.

Rarity's

Rarity's

Meanwhile with Rarity

Rarity was waking up happily snug in her bed like a bug in a rug. Such thoughts of bugs disgusted her but she was definitely comfortable in her bed. It only made it worse since she had to get up and run the boutique. She slowly pulled herself free of the covers and went to get clean.

After a lovely bath and grooming, Rarity was ready to face the day. She looked over at the clock, seeing how much time she had before ponies would come in.

6:30, perfect, just enough time to get ready.

She grabs a rake with her magic and heads outside, only to smash right into another pony. Rarity gets up rubbing her head and finds Rainbow Dash laying on the ground. "Oh I'm so sorry dear! I didn't see you there!" She helps Rainbow Dash up and brings her inside.

Rainbow Dash slumps in a chair. "It's nothing, Rarity."

Rarity notices her friend's defeated expression. "Is everything ok Rainbow Dash? You seem... upset."

"It's fine Rarity."

"Are you sure? I could help, you know?"

"I's fine."

"You know I can keep a secret, please Rainbow, just tell me."

Rainbow Dash sighs and looks away. "I got fired today."

Rarity gasped. "What?! Why?!"

"Layoff, most of the old staff. My head was on the chopping block because I was lazy and "didn't do my job well."

Rarity hugged Rainbow Dash tightly. "Oh I'm so sorry. Let me help you."

Rainbow Dash pushed Rarity away. "No, I can handle it. I got my last paycheck yesterday so I have a month before I need to pay my rent, I'll find something."

"Are you sure? I could ask the girls and they could-"

Rainbow Dash immediately jumps up from the chair. "NO! Don't tell anypony about this! Especially Applejack!

Rarity snorted, which she regretted since it was so unladylike. "If this is about that stupid rivalry, you can forget it."

"I don't want her or anyone else to think I'm weak. I have a rep to protect."

"Come on. You need help, besides, you could do a good job on the farm. They could always use the help."

"NO! Don't tell her!

Rarity rolled her eyes. "Fine, but if this gets out of hand, I will have to tell them. With or without your permission."

Rainbow Dash sighs. "Fine, do you know any good jobs lately?"

"Well... there's a listing in the paper. Wait here a second." Rarity grabs the paper out of her mailbox and gives it to Rainbow Dash. "Are you sure I can't help?"

"Positive, could I read this over here if I'm quiet?"

"I don't see why not, sure." Rarity sighs. "I just worry about you, your treating this like it's nothing. You were working there for 5 years, and you don't want to fight for it? It's just not you."

Rainbow Dash looked up from the paper. "I know when something is pointless."

Rarity looks like she wants to say something but she walks away to deal with a pair of customers at the front desk.
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Rainbow Dash goes to the first job on the list and sits with the boss.

Crafty Crate looks at her resume and back at her. "So you want to be a construction worker?"

Rainbow Dash nods. "Yep, I'm pretty quick so it could be helpful to the job."

Crafty Crate looks back at the resume. "You used to work for Whimsy Weather? What caused you to quit that job to work here?"

Rainbow Dash sighed. "I was laid off. Gonna pay the bills, right?"

Crafty Crate nods. "Very true, let me tell you what, you start tomorrow on intern, you'll start earning by the end of this week."

Rainbow Dash shook his hoof. "Thank you so much, what are the hours?"

"We start at 4 pm sharp and stop at 1 am, you grab your gear when you walk in and go to work, you can do that right?"

Rainbow Dash smiles and nods. "Absolutely, see you tomorrow." She heads out of the room.
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"You want to be an assistant teacher? Can I ask why?"

Rainbow Dash was in the Ponyvile school, talking to Cherilee about an assistant job. "I'm good with children, besides I know how to keep them awake."

Cherilee frowned. "We do need to keep the students awake but... I'm just not sure if you would be the best for the job. According to your past employer, you seem to have a problem with doing work for a long period of time."

"I'm trying to turn over a new leaf, I promise you that I can be a good assistant."

Cherilee sighs and looks up from the resume. "This job requires you to help me with papers, organizing assignments and classes and keep an eye on cheaters during tests and quizes. Are you sure you can do all of that?"

"Positive, what are the hours?"

"You start at 7 am and end at 2:30 pm, however you continue working after hours."

Rainbow Dash thinks about the time she'll have between both jobs.

It'll be tough, but I need both of these jobs in order to make rent.I'll also have to take it easy with my stuff and buying new stuff. I can do this, after all, I am Equestria's greatest and fastest flier, how hard could this be?

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Meanwhile with Rarity...

Rarity was with her friends, Applejack, Twilight, Fluttershy after some prodding, and Pinky Pie in the library. "Girls... I'm worried about Rainbow Dash."

Twilight gave Rarity a curious look as she passes out drinks. "Why? She can handle herself."

Rarity bites her tongue but continues. "I think she could be depressed."

Applejack chuckles as sips her drink . "She seemed pretty happy walking out of the school according to Applebloom, I think your worrying too much."

Rarity blinked. "She did?"

Pinky Pie drinks something bubbly, giggly. "She was all smiley when she went to talk to Derpy's boss, Crafty Crate too."

Rarity sipped on her drink. Maybe I am worrying too much, she is more than able to do her job. Still, two jobs could be a bit much if she piles them on each other.

Fluttershy kept quiet and sipped her drink. I hope she knows what she's doing, this could be bad if every pony else knows. I'm glad Rarity didn't tell them but if Rainbow Dash knew I was sleeping over at Rarity's when she came clean, she might freak out.