Chapters The Comet and The Rainbow
Chapter 1- A Party with a Twist
The Comet and the Rainbow
A Party with a Twist
“Pyrefly! Big brother! You need to wake up. We need to get ready. Wake up!”
‘Why is she yelling?’ I thought, my head swimming as I opened my eyes.
“Why are you being so loud, you’re acting like it’s after noon!” I called out through my bedroom door.
“That’s just it, look at the time.” She replied.
So, while still wrapped up in the grip of sleep, I glanced at my clock that was on the nightstand next to my bed. When my eyes finally focused, I shot out of bed with a start.
“What the?” I cried out. “Why did you let me sleep till 1:30 in the afternoon? You know what, don’t answer that. When is the party?”
“2:15” she called out.
“And where is it taking place?”
“Some place called Sugar Cube Corner.”
Man, how could this happen, we’re gonna be late for our own party. We have only been in Ponyville a week and already things are going wrong. ‘Why did that wacky pink pony have to go and throw us a party anyways? We’re no one special,’ I thought to myself. We had just moved into town after leaving our home in Coltston when a bouncy, crazy, pink pony assaulted us. Then, out of nowhere, she tells us that she’s gonna throw us a big welcoming party.
“Pyrefly! Its quarter of! Get your flank in motion!”
“Alright sis, geez. Just let me stretch my wings out a little more. Then we can go.”
Ice Dancer, my little sister, is a baby blue unicorn. Her mane and tail stuck out like icicles. I, on the other hand, am a beige colored pegasus with a flowing mane that spiked down in front of my face. My tail looked pretty close to a roaring flame, and both had black tips at each point. Our cutie marks couldn’t be more different either. Her’s was three glimmering snowflakes, whereas mine was a flame wings sprouting from it.
“Alright,” I called out as I give one last glance at the clock, now reading ten of two. “Let’s get this over with.”
“Yay! Party time!” Ice Dancer squealed, jumping up and down.
“Why are you so happy?”
“Just think of all the ponies we’re gonna meet, or all the new friends we’ll make! Why are you not excited?”
“Who would really want to be friends with the new ponies in town? The only reason we’re getting this party in first place is because of that crazy pony we got ambushed by.”
“It doesn’t matter how the party was conceived, or by who. It’s a welcoming party for us and that’s all that matters.” Ice Dancer said.As she was talking, I noticed an all too familiar tone of irritation creep into her voice.
‘Crap,’ I thought, ‘I know that tone. Best shut my muzzle before she gets angrier.’
“Alright,” I conceded, “you win, let’s go so YOU can have fun.”
In the week since arriving in Ponyville, Ice Dancer and I only walked to the market place to buy some groceries. The unfamiliar streets threatened to get us lost if we made a wrong turn. Yet for some reason, now, of all the times we were out of the house, I was actually becoming more comfortable with my new surroundings. Everywhere we turned, there was another friendly face, guiding us toward Sugar Cube Corner. Even Ice Dancer was enjoying the scenery. As we walked, I felt more and more at home in this new town. Luckily, it only took us ten minutes to reach the location of our party.
“Perfect,” I said aloud, glancing up at a building bearing a giant clock face, which read out as being 2:00. “Ten minutes to get here from our place.”
“What do you mean ‘Perfect’? What if it’s a surprise party? Being early would ruin the idea of it.” Whispered Ice Dancer, fearful someone may hear her.
“It’ll be fine, besides, it can’t be a surprise party cause we already knew about it.” I said confidently. “Besides, it’s not like there’s gonna be that many ponies in there anyways. We’re no one special. If anypony did end up coming, there’s only gonna be like five or six ponies. Also, if you can’t be early, you’ll never get some place on time.”
“Whatever you say big brother. Let’s just see who’s right and who’s wrong,” she said as she trotted up to the door. “Now get up here, so that when they yell out ‘Surprise,’ it’s for both of us and not just me.”
“Alright,” I said, once again giving up before she blew a gasket.
When I came to stand by my sister, we slowly pushed open the door together, and low and behold, I was wrong. Dead wrong.
“SURPRISE!” yelled out a room full of ponies.
“Yay!” Shouted my sister, bouncing up and down around beside me.
‘I really hate it when she’s right’ I thought.
“Um,” I started, speechless. “Wow, never thought the whole town would come out to welcome my sister and me,” I said in disbelief.
“Of course we would silly!” said somepony that somehow managed to come up behind me. I turned around to be startled by the face of the very pink pony that decided to throw this party for us in the first place. “Oh, I totally forgot to introduce myself the other day, I was just so excited to be the very first pony to meet the new character to our universe.”
‘What did she mean by that?’ I asked myself.
“Anyways, I’m Pinkie Pie! Welcome to Ponyville!”
“Pinkie Pie, alright,” I stammered. “Pleasure to meet you.”
“Don’t just say hi to me, you coo coo head. Say hi to everypony.” Pinkie shouted, stirring the crowed room into an uproar of agreement. I was starting to get that feeling of discomfort when Ice Dance squeaked beside me.
“Alright!” she responded, and with that, she hoped up onto a table and said in a loud, giddy voice, “ Hi everypony, my name is Ice Dancer. As you can see, I’m a unicorn. I love to ice skate, and so I use my magic to create ice to practice on year round. And when I’m done, I just make it disappear again!”
Murmurs of approval rose from the party guests.
“Ok big brother, your turn.” Chirped Ice Dancer.
“Yeah, ‘big brother!’ Intro! Intro!” Mocked Pinkie Pie, followed by the entire crowd.
My sister hoped off the tabletop and as she pasted me, gave me a little tap and a nod toward her podium.
“Go on.” She said.
The crowd’s chanting had become deafening at this point. I walked up to the table, flourished my wings for a slight lift onto it, and cleared my throat. All at once, the party fell silent.
“Um,” I began nervously. “My name is Pyrefly, and I’m Ice Dancer’s older brother. We’re from Coltston, a city northeast of here.” All of a sudden, I was overwhelmed with confidence. “I’m a high-flying, daredevil, of a racer that was crowned…”
“Fastest Flier on the East Coast, right?” finished a loud, cocky, condescending voice that broke the silence of the crowd of ponies that stood before me.
“Several years in a row, in fact.” I couldn’t believe I was actually boasting about my title. A title I wanted to leave behind in Coltston. ‘Where did this bravado and confidence come from?’ I thought to myself. “It seems my reputation precedes me, as much as I wish it didn’t”
Then, from the back of the crowd, a cyan colored pegasus mare fluttered into the air above the crowd. My jaw almost hit the floor as I watched her fly up to me and land on a table in front of me.
‘Oh dear Celestia, she is hot,’ I immediately thought.
I’ve seen a lot of good looking mares between the time me and my sister left Coltston. From back home, to the train here, even in this very room. But none of them stuck out to me like the one standing before me now. She had a certain air about her. Then I noticed the rest of her. Her sleek, tone physic, the flowing rainbow colored mane and tail. And her cutie mark brought it all together. That rainbow colored lightning bolt.
‘Oh my gosh,' I thought, ‘it’s Rainbow Dash! She’s the current holder of the Best Young Flyer crown, as well as the unknowing envy of so many other pegasi.’ I was starting to have a mental meltdown. ‘Pull yourself together. Play it cool. If she finds out you know about her, you’ll never be able to live in peace.’
I was suddenly brought back to reality by Rainbow tapping me on the forehead with one of her hooves.
“Hello, anypony in there?” she asked.
“Sorry,” I said, snapping back into my mind, “I was just lost in my awesomeness.”
“Ha! I’m 20% more awesome than you’ll ever be.” Rainbow retorted.
“I don’t know about that, but would you care to introduce yourself, since you clearly already know who I am.”
“I’m Rainbow Dash, fastest pony in Ponyville, both on the ground and in the sky.”
“Well then, it’s a pleasure to meet you, RD!”
“Only my friends can call me that!” Dash snapped at me.
Out of nowhere I felt a tap on my leg. I look down and see Ice Dancer standing below me with a look of disdain on her face.
“What’s up sis?” I asked.
“What in Celestia’s name are you doing?” She asked me coldly.
“What do you mean? I’m just enjoying myself. This is nothing more that friendly banter between an accomplished racer and his adoring fan. Isn’t that right RD?”
“I’m not a fan, or your friend. And stop calling me RD!”
I could see messing with her was working as I planned, completely throwing her for a loop, as to distract her from a few
But then, she suddenly regained her composure, and threw me and everypony in the room into complete shock.
“Well then, ‘Mr. Hotshot Flier’,” Rainbow said calmly. “Lets have a race to see if you’re really as good as you claim to be.”
“What?” I asked in disbelief. ‘She knows who I am, and she wants to challenge me to a race? Is she out of her mind?’ I thought in awe of her tenacity.
“That’s right. I challenge you to a race. Time to put up or shut up,” She jabbed.
“Rainbow, what are you doing!” asked a purple unicorn mare that had just pushed her was to the front of the crowd, flanked by three other mares.
“Indeed, Rainbow darling, this is a party. Not one of your barbaric competitions.” Added another unicorn, this one being white with a purple mane done up all fancy like.
“Now listen here sugar cube, why don’t you wait a week or so before challenging the pegasus in town to any races, ya hear?” finished a very country looking earth pony mare.
“Well, that’s three opposed to this idea. Anypony else wanna weigh in on this?” I asked.
“Umm, I’d like to say something to Rainbow Dash, if that’s alright.”
Taken aback by the sudden hushed request, looked around to find the source of the question. Then I noticed the shy looking cream-colored pegasus hiding behind the other three that had spoken up.
“Go right ahead,” I said kindly and softly, trying not to scare her. “no one said you had to ask. Say what you like.”
“Thank you, Mr. Pyrefly.” She said timidly.
“Please, Pyrefly is fine.”
“Oh, ok. Well, I think Rainbow Dash Should race you. I see that see feels that she has something to prove to herself. Though she would never admit it. And, also that she certainly sees you as an idol because of your accomplishments. I I think you two should race, if that's ok?”
“The shy one has spoken.” I proclaimed. “What’s it gonna be, RD? You wanna do this?”
It seemed as the shy pegasus’ words help some weight to them because the three ponies that were just opposed to the whole idea were suddenly agreeing with it.
“We can have it run from Futtershy’s cottage all the way to the last row of apple tree at Sweet Apple Acres,” suggested the cowmare.
“I’ll whip up some victors cloaks for whoever wins!” The posh unicorn added.
“And I’ll study how to officiate a race organize everything’” continued the purple unicorn.
“And I’ll throw a party for the winner and a ‘Better Luck Next Time’ party for the loser!” yelled Pinkie Pie, seemingly appearing out of thin air.
Suddenly, the room grew cold and frigid. That’s when I realized there was still one pony opposed to the race.
“Ice Dancer,” I said sternly, “stop making it so cold in here.”
“No,” she protested, “I’m not gonna let you make everypony hate us. I want to make friends, not become the town pariah!”
At that, the country mare walked up and whispered something into my sister’s ear. Whatever it was, she laughed and returned the room to its normal temperature.
“I can live with that,” she chuckled. “The race is on!”
“Sweet,” I cheered. “So will this be round trip, or one way?”
“Round trip.” Rainbow answered.
“Fine, let’s do it tomorrow morning, I’ll need to go over the course first. Anypony willing to take me on the tour?”
“I will,” volunteered Dash.
“Ok then, shall we?” I asked motioning for the door.
“Let’s.” She answered.
The Comet and The Rainbow
Chapter 2- A Tour To Remember
The Comet and The Rainbow
A Tour To Remember
So for the next forty-five minutes, Rainbow Dash and I flew the course at a gentle pace, in complete silence. The quiet was driving me crazy, so i decided to break the silence and open up a conversation.
"So, you know about my record and my title. So tell me, what else do you know?" I asked
"Well," Rainbow answered, starting to think, "I know why you left Coltston."
"And how would you know that?"
"It was in all of the newspapers and magazines," she responded, softening as she remembered the somber headlines. "'Fastest Pegasus on the East Coast Quits Racing After His Parents Unexpected Passing.'"
She stopped flying alongside me and looked away. Clearly feeling ashamed of bringing up the topic.
"I'm sorry Pyrefly," she said, almost as quiet as her cream-colored pegasus friend.
"It's alright," I said, flying over to her and I put a hoof on her shoulder. "I know how to make you smile."
"How you going to do that?" She asked questionably.
"You remember how I was making fun of how you knew all about me without letting me finish my intro?"
"Yeah, what about it?"
"Truth be told, I'm not the only one who's reputation proceeds them, 'Ms. Best Young Flier.'"
"You know about that?" Dash gushed.
"Yup, Heard about it straight from Spitfire herself."
"You know Spitfire? What about the rest of the Wonderbolts?"
"Well, I'm acquainted with them. You see, they came and paid their respects at my parents funeral. They also asked me if I'd consider moving to Canterlot with my sister and join the team. Clearly I declined."
"The Wonderbolts asked YOU to join the team? That is so cool! I've been trying to get on the team for years!"
"Well, I can tell you one thing Rainbow-"
"It's ok for you to call me RD" Dash interrupted.
"Really?" I asked in disbelief. "I thought only your friends had that privilege? Does that mean I'm in the circle now?"
"I don't think anypony would object." She said with a warm smile.
"Ok, RD,"I started, but took a second to realize how earlier I was using that name to get under her skin, but now I found myself saying it with a sense of comfort and, longing? 'Where did that come from? There is no way I could be falling for somepony so soon after moving here. Ice Dancer would kill me' I pushed the thought out of my head and continued, "like I was saying, the Wonderbolts actually asked my opinion of you after I turned down their offer."
"Really?! What did you say?"
"To start with, i told them they would need to tell me about about you first, hence me finding out about you winning the Best Young Flyer crown. After they told me about your performance, they told me about your greatest talent."
"And what's my greatest talent?"
"The Sonic Rainboom of course. Being the only pegasus to be able to do it is a showstopper in and of its self. When the told me that, I was ready to give you a stamp of approval, then they showed me some footage of some of your tryouts."
At that, Dash stopped again and looked down once more. "They did, did they?"
"They want you to join, but they are afraid you might start showing off to much. They told me they want to see you mature a little more is all. Just never give up and keep improving."
"They really said that?" A glimmer of joy rekindled in her eyes.
"Yeah, but I've been talking a lot, what i want to know now is your friends. What are there names? Pinkie Pie is one of them, right?"
"Yeah", she responded as we turned around and started back towards the starting line of tomorrows race. "She's a riot."
"Not to mention completely off her rocker!"
"I know, right?" She said, bursting into laughter.
"But again, she's just one of your friends. What's the rest of their names?"
"Well," Rainbow started," The purple unicorn is Twilight Sparkle, and Rarity is the white one. Then There is Applejack, she's the earth pony that was wearing the cowpony hat. And finally, there's Fluttershy. She's the pegasus that convinced the others to let the race happen. Me and her go way back to Flight School. And thanks for being so nice to her, she scares easy."
"No problem," I replied. "Well, I got a good feel for the course by now. Plus it's getting pretty late. Mind if I fly you home?"
"Hmm..." Rainbow thought, "Why not." She said with a coy smile.
And so, for the first time since before the tragedy that lead my sister and I to Ponyville, I found myself being truly happy. As I flew beside Rainbow, I felt at home. 'Where are these feelings coming from? Are they coming from Dash? Or have I really fallen for her so quickly? ' I pushed the thoughts from my head once more. But as we came up to her front door, I couldn't help but regret having to leave her. But I needed to keep my thoughts to myself. I didn't want to scare her away before i could sort out my thoughts and feelings.
"Well," I said as Dash put a hoof on her front door, "I'll see you tomorrow. I wish you the best of luck in the race, and my the best flyer win. Goodnight RD"
But just as i turned to fly off Rainbow called my name.
"Pyrefly.."
"What's up?" I answered as I turn back to her. When I had gotten about half way around, Dash was right back in front of me.
"Pyrefly," she said quietly, almost scared to get any more words out. "I wanted to apologize again for bringing up why you left Coltston."
"It's alright, I swear."
"I also wanted to tell you that, for the first time, I don't know I want to win tomorrow. Not that I think I can win. What I'm trying to say is that if I do win I don't want to hurt the first pony to ever make me feel comfortable being around that one pony that I. I mean-"
I couldn't help myself. Rainbow was opening up to me, somepony she had just meet. Somepony that had apparently already fallen head over horseshoes for her. I couldn't stop myself. So without thinking, I took a step forward and planted a kiss right on Dash's lips. I lingered there for a moment, then withdrew just a quickly.
"I'm so sorry," I spit out. "I didn't mean to do that. I just-"
This time it was Rainbow that kissed me. We stood there for a few moments. RD actually lifted a hoof and put it on the back of my neck, holding me there, enjoy my presence. After what felt like an entirety, we separated, leaving me breathless.
"Goodnight, Pyrefly, I'll see you tomorrow." She turned way, but quickly glanced back at me, still awe struck about what just happened. "Oh, and thank you."
"Thank you for what?" I stammered out.
"I've been looking for somepony to be more than friends with for a long time now. I just felt that everypony here in town was more family than friend. I know we just met and all, but until today, I've never been more comfortable with somepony else before, let alone a colt. So thanks."
"Well, I gotta thank you too than. Too be honest, I had fallen for since i first saw you back at the party. I was starting to get scared that I might do something to scare you off before I had a chance to tell you how I felt. So I'm more than happy to be your very special somepony. So, thank you, and goodnight RD Sleep well, and I'll see you in the morning."
And with that, Dash retired to her cloud home, and i flew back to my own home, still frantically thinking about Rainbow.
'This really turned out to be the best day of my life, ' I thought to myself, 'regardless of how it started. '
When I got home, I found Ice Dancer already asleep in her room. I walked up to her and gave her a kiss on the cheek and whispered goodnight in her ear. After that, I slid into my own bed and drifted off into sleep. And that night, I dreamed of a happy future here in Ponyville. Here with Rainbow Dash.
The Comet and The Rainbow
Chapter 3- To The Victor Goes The Spoils?
The Comet an The Rainbow
To The Victor Goes The Spoils?
The following morning brought race time, and I was ready to go. I was feeling better than I had in a long time. This race would be the best one I have ever raced. And to tell the truth, win or lose, I already got first place. All because of last night. All because I had Rainbow Dash in my life. Because now, I know I love her. And she loves me, at least I hope its love.
I arrived at the starting line out front of Futtershy's cottage. RD was already there, ready to take off.
"Morning Pyrefly." Dash said, greeting me with her glowing magenta eyes, and a warm smile.
'What beautiful eyes she has. I thought for no reason.'Why didn't I notice them yesterday? Maybe because she was either ready to kill me, ready to cry, or had them closed while she was kissing me. Oh well, I noticed them now, and that's all that matters. I wonder If she's told her friends about last night? Well if she did or didn't, its her call. I pulled myself out of my thoughts and finally responded to my opponent for the day.
"Morning RD, you ready to do this?" I asked, Even though I already know the answer.
"You can bet your plot I am!" She responded with a laugh.
At that moment, Twilight walked up in a black and white striped shirt, stood between Dash and me, and levitated a white napkin into the air with her magic.
"Before we begin, I would like to point out that due to the pattern of this shirt-" Twilight began before Rarity chimed in.
"The most horrid pattern I have ever used mind you!"
Twilight disregarded the comment and continued," I have spoken to Zecora, and have been assured that this shirt is not in any way offensive to her.
At that, I glanced over at Rainbow and asked, "Who is Zecora and why would a referee shirt be offensive?"
Dash answered, "Zecora is a zebra that lives in the Everfree Forest. She's a real good friend of our and is the towns go to pony for medicine and advice."
I was able to get out an, "Oh, ok." Just as Twilight was finishing whatever it was she was talking about, and then she started the count down.
"On your mark, get set, and -"
The moment the word "Go," left her mouth, Rainbow and I were gone. I couldn't believe just how fast RD really was, In a few minutes, we were flying over Town Hall. But at this point, I could feel a familiar tug in my stomach. A tug that told me I was almost ready to go full speed, ready for the "Big Bang", as so many of my fans had called it. But I had to hold off. I glanced next to me to see Rainbow still effortlessly keeping speed with me.
'I need to wait till after the U-Turn to go full speed. ' I thought to myself. 'If not, i might lose control and wipe out. '
Yet, just as this thought crossed my mind, Dash shot out a head of me, leaving a trailing rainbow in her wake and an ever expanding multicolored ring from the place she rocketed from.
'So that is the famous Sonic Rainboom, ha? ' I thought as I recomposed my self after the shock. And that's when I saw the u-turn come up. RD made it effortlessly, not even bothering to slow down. 'Well, i guess it's time to turn up the heat!
As I entered the turn, I felt my body relax, simply slicing through the air like a knife. The moment I made the turn, I let it all go. I accelerated with such speed that my body was enveloped by a corona of fire, created by my speed generating so much friction in the air that the Hydrogen and Oxygen molecules burst into flames. This was it, the secret to all of my success. I called this little show "The Cosmic Comet." Rainbow may have had the Sonic Rainboom, but like a real shooting star, I was back to flying next to her in seconds. I notice her look over at me for a moment an she had a look of complete disbelief in her eyes. And just to have a little more fun, I did a few corkscrews around her and her rainbow trail.
As we passed over town again, I noticed Dash becoming increasingly unsteady as she flew on. And then, out of no where, she just started to fall out of the sky.
"Shoot!" I said aloud.
I quickly dropped in speed, turned around and fired off again, flying just below "Comet Speed". Luckily, i was able to catch her on my back before she hit the ground and become nothing more than a crater in the center of town.
After the daring rescue, I found a near by bench and laid her down on it, and then sat down beside her, hoping she came to. As I watched over her, Twilight, Fluttershy, Rarity, Applejack, and Pinkie Pie, all came running up towards us. Looks of concern plastered on their faces.
"Oh my, is Rainbow alright, Pyrefly darling?" Asked Rarity.
"We weren't able to see what happened after she fell." Twilight added. "You were able to save her, right?"
"Yeah" I answered. "But I really want to know is why did she fall out of the sky to begin with, she is way too good a flyer for that to happen with out a cause."
'Stupid ,' I thought, 'You just let it slip that you knew about her skill as a flyer! Now they're gonna call you a creep and never trust you. ' But then I stopped and thought again. 'You know what, I don't care if I let it slip. The only thing I care about is that Dash is alright. '
"Wait one apple picking minute!" Applejack started. "I thought ya said ya had no idea who in the hay Rainbow Dash was before yesterday at the party?"
I looked at Rainbow's friends and gave a smile of defeat. "I'm glad somepony caught my little slip there. Yes, before the party, I knew about her, but only because the Wonderbolts asked my opinion of her when they came and paid their respects at my parents funeral, which is the reason my sister and I moved away from Coltston in the first place. After I turned down their offer to move us to Canterlot and to join the team, they asked me to come here and report to them Dash's development as a flyer, cause after all, the want her to mature a little more before they give her the invite. But Dash doesn't know that part, and I need it to stay that way, at least till she's ready. Alright?"
They all looked at each other, and nodded. "Not a problem." Twilight said for the group.
"This is GREAT!" Screamed Pinkie Pie in bliss.
Suddenly, Rainbow started to come to. "Aah..." She moaned as she began stir.
"Dash, you alright hun?" asked Applejack.
"You had us all scared to death." Whispered Fluttershy.
"Pyrefly saved you," reported Twilight.
Hearing that, Dash looked up at me. Our eyes met and I gave her a goofy smile.
"You saved me?" She asked in awe and disbelief.
"Yeah, I did." I answered, my face instantly flooded by red.
And out of nowhere, she pounced on top of me and kissed me right in front of all her friends. Gasps of shock erupted from everyone, except Pinkie Pie. who just stood there grinning foolishly.
"Rainbow!" Shouted everyone in unison.
When RD finally withdrew, she caught my gaze and we looked deeply into each others eyes.
"Pyrefly," Rainbow said quietly, "Thank you. Thank you for coming into my life."
"My pleasure RD." I responded, "and thank you, for making me happier than I've been in a long time."
"What is going on here!" Cried the shocked group of friends.
"THIS CALLS FOR A PARTY!" Yelled Pinkie Pie, balloons and confetti flying out of no where.
Author's Note
This is the conclusion to my introduction of Pyrefly into the Fim Timeline. Part 2 -Fire, Ice, and a Rainbow will be posted soon. Thank you for reading this and, please don't be shy about the comments. I'd love to hear what you all have to say. Again thank you from the bottom of my heart. /) Later!
