Complications

Rainbow Dash soared through the sky with great speed, pulling off various spins and twists. It seemed so graceful, despite the great speed that the moves were executed. Twilight Sparkle looked on in wonder as the cyan mare dashed around the clouds.

"It really is a relief to get out once and a while." Twilight admitted to herself without drawing her gaze away from Rainbow Dash. She had originally suggested that Twilight go outside more often and experience the world instead of reading about it. To an extent, Twilight agreed. Reading and studying was important to her, but she also understood the need to take a break here and there and experience the world for a change. At this, Twilight began to feel down.

Yeah, why would Dashie ever want to be with me? I'm just Twilight Sparkle, the book- obsessed outcast. Twilight shook her head quickly and tried to free herself from these thoughts. Don't be stupid, Twilight. Why are you always focusing on Dashie so much? Just stop it. Twilight was irritated now. She had been thinking about Rainbow more often than usual as of late. She decided that it would be best to walk off her frustrations. As much as she wanted to continue admiring Rainbow's flying prowess, she could not stop herself from thinking tormenting thoughts that would only make her more depressed. She loved Dash, but she doubted that the feeling was mutual, mainly due Dash's coolness, and Twilight's complete lack of coolness. Once again, Twilight had to shake these thoughts from her mind. She truly hated herself for thinking these thoughts. It was so childish.

But Twilight had an idea, she knew what would cheer her up; A good ol' dose of Pinkie Pie!

Yes, that would help. She grinned to herself.

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Twilight trotted through Ponyville, trying her very best to keep her thoughts Rainbow Dash- free. But all attempts to stifle such thoughts failed miserably, which was to be expected. She caught sight of Sugarcube Corner, and immediately felt a weight lift from her. At least now she had Pinkie Pie to distract her from her woes. Twilight squirmed past a pony or two as she walked towards the little pink store. She prepared for a huge Pink embrace as she reached the entrance. As Twilight peered inside, she spotted who she was looking for. Pinkie was selling cupcakes and seemed a little less cheerful than usual. But that was before Pinkie's eyes moved over to meet Twilight's. Her smile began to grow wider and wider.

"Yep, here we go." Thought Twilight, amused. The smile continued to grow wider and wider, and eventually grew out of control. Twilight began to look worried. She would really have to brace herself for this one. Pinkie exploded into a shriek and zoomed over to Twilight, completely disregarding her customers, and swept the purple Unicorn into a bone- crushing hug.

"Twiliiiiiiight!!!" Pinkie screamed.

"Pinkiiiiieeeee" Twilight wheezed as she was being practically squeezed to death. To Twilight's immediate relief, Pinkie released her lethal grip and began to bounce around Twilight joyfully.

"I can't believe you finally came! I was so busy worrying that maybe you hated me and never wanted to talk to me again because you hadn't come in so long. I was so worried! I thought it might have been something I did." There was no stopping Pinkie now. Her words came tumbling out as if she hadn't talked in years.

"I thought that maybe it was that one time; when Dashie and I pulled that prank on you-" Oh great, thanks for bringing her up Pinkie. Twilight tried to focus on Pinkie's loud and fast- paced talking.

"-where I pulled your tail to distract you and then we... ohmygosh I can't believe we did that to you I'm so sorry Twilight can you ever forgive me??" Pinkie was kneeling before Twilight with a very stressed expression.

"No, no, that isn't it Pinkie," assured Twilight. "I decided that I would take a break from my studies and come and see you. I know I've been neglecting you these days. Well, come to think of it, I've been neglecting EVERYONE these days."

"Ohhhhh ohoh so it wasn't about that prank? Yesss. But still, Twilight I'm soo so sorry about that! It was Rainbow's idea, I Pinkie swear!" Pinkie Pie's face lit up suddenly. "I know how to make it up to you! Here!" Pinkie bounced over to the box of cupcakes on the counter and brought it over to Twilight. "There! Free cupcakes!" Pinkie clearly very impressed with herself for coming up with this idea. Twilight looked at the other customers that had come in for the cupcake sale; aside from the collective confusion from Pinkie's actions, Twilight noticed a few angry expressions.

"Pinkie, I really appreciate the gesture, but, well, I don't think your customers would really appreciate that." Pinkie's jaw dropped.

"No way! The customers would understand, wouldn't they?" Pinkie turned around to face them as she put on a sad face. This just served to frustrate the customers more. Pinkie's ears drooped. "Sorry Twilight, I guess I should really sell these. But I'm only selling them because you don't want them. You don't want them right?" She moved her face up to Twilight, searching her eyes deeply.

"I'd rather the customers have them, Pinkie." Twilight grinned, closing her eyes.

"Aaaaallllrighty then." Pinkie bounced off with the cupcake box under her arm and popped it up onto the counter. Twilight laughed.

"I'll see you again soon Pinkie, I really need to get back to my studies. Good to see you again!." Pinkie's eyes widened.

"You're leaving already??" Pinkie looked as if she would start bawling her eyes out at any given moment.

"Yes, I know, but I really just dropped by to say hello. Still, I could come back later today if you'd like." This seemed to cheer up Pinkie considerably as she waved Twilight out the door. Twilight sighed and trotted back in the direction of the library. She was usually eager to resume her studies, but this time it was not the case. She liked being with Pinkie Pie, her presence distracted Twilight from all of the troubles in her life. It was like being in a comforting pink bubble.

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To her disappointment, Twilight found an empty sky above the library. She was half hoping that Dash wouldn't be there, but she felt disappointed nonetheless. The only sorrow that came from seeing that beautiful cyan Pegasus was due to the fact that she was almost certain that Rainbow would never feel the same way about somepony like Twilight. This, in turn, made things very complicated for the Unicorn.

Twilight opened the library door, paused for a moment to contemplate that thought, and closed it behind her sulkily.