This is my first ever My Little Pony fanfiction. Yes, it will be gruesome. There will be murder and rape. I'm just writing this as something to work on while I'm trying to think of what I want to happen in my Hunger Games fan-fiction - Her Darkest Hour. Thank you.
Yes, it does start off happy and sweet. It's My Little Pony, after all. Just hang on a couple chapters and I swear that it'll get at least 20 percent cooler.
Disclaimer: I hate disclaimers. So, so much. But, you know what, apparently some people don't know that I'm not the creator, owner, or producer of MLP. I'm only putting my disclaimer on this chapter. Thank you. Goodbye.
Rainbow Dash could barely stand still as Spitfire walked down the rows of Pegasus ponies. She's finally a Wonderbolt. She was so happy she thought she could even do a double – no, triple – rainboom. She was so excited that she could barely hear what Spitfire was telling the eight students who had made it into the elite group.
After just minutes, the others began moving towards a large cloud building. Rainbow hurries to catch up with the others. Even though she already misses her friends, she knows it'll all be worth it. As they enter a large room – the mess hall – Rainbow Dash can see plaques, medals, and pictures hanging on the wall. Some senior members of the Wonderbolts sit at tables, eating and talking about things that Rainbow assumes are awesome. Her heart is soaring, her wings aching to launch her into the light blue sky as she screams with joy. Instead, she holds it in. She has to look cool, otherwise, what would Spitfire think?
When Rainbow looks around, she realizes that she can't see the leader of the Wonderbolts. She guesses that Spitfire just had something else more important to do than show junior members around. She finally has everything she's ever wanted. There's not enough time for her to take everything in. It's all so perfect. It's everything she had ever imagined and more.
One of the other new members falls in step beside Rainbow, seemingly just as in awe of the open ceiling as Rainbow first was, the pegasus has a golden main and tail with a lavender coat. Rainbow recognizes her as a pony from Cloudsdale and flying school. "Cloud Kicker," Rainbow nods, "It's been a while." The pony had been assigned as Rainbow's roommate for their time in the junior dorm.
The lavender pony grins, "Much too long. It's wonderful to see that you've found a place here in the Wonderbolts. I know that someday, you'll be the best."
And Rainbow can picture the day when all of Equestria will accept her as the best flyer ever known. Spitfire will hang a medal around her neck as she announces that Rainbow Dash is the best flyer in all of Equestria. Then the crowd will roar, demanding to see the famous rainboom that only Dash can perform. And of course, she would pretend to be reluctant at first. But the cheering and urging would continue until she soared up into the air high before stopping, directing her gaze towards the ground and, with great flare, dive towards the waiting crowd, creating the rainboom just above their heads. The audience would cheer and shout her name. She would fly back up and do a couple extra tricks before landing gracefully beside Spitfire. "I have to be," Rainbow whispers to herself. She has to prove to herself that she can be the best, even if it takes more discipline and fewer naps. The loss of sleep would be worth becoming the co-captain – or even the captain – of the Wonderbolts.
Rainbow Dash was so excited, she couldn't even pay attention to what she was eating or what everypony else was talking about and when she finished, she went with Cloud Kicker to explore the Wonderbolt's training facility from an aerial perspective. She flew around the obstacle course a couple times with Cloud, rejoicing in the feeling of the cool, crisp air ruffling her cyan feathers.
It all felt so surreal to her. Even though she dreamt of this day for years and years, she still couldn't believe that this was truly happening. She's really a Wonderbolt. Without any kind of forethought, she quickened her pace, sweeping through the course with a precision and speed she hoped Spitfire would think was brilliant. Rainbow imagined racing the yellow Pegasus; following her closely through the cloud rings, gaining speed and passing her opponent in the storm tunnel and finishing ahead of Spitfire by a nose.
When she slowed down to let Cloud Kicker close the few meters between them, the lavender pony flew at a decent pace beside Dash. "I'm going to go in soon. You probably should too." The other pony suggests.
"We should," Rainbow admits, although she doesn't think she could sleep at all tonight. The excitement was simply too much. "You go on in and I'll be there soon. I want to get in a couple more laps before I go to bed. You know, have to keep my wings stretched out if I'm going to perform my best."
And with that, they said their goodnights and Cloud Kicker flew off towards the rooms for the junior Wonderbolts. Rainbow rested on a cloud for a while, watching the sun set as she thought of home and how sad Scootaloo had been, even though Rainbow promised she'd give the young filly flight lessons whenever she was able to. Pinkie Pie had been worried that Rainbow would forget her friends in favor of the other Wonderbolts, but how could Dash forget about any of them? They were like her family.
Her mind drifts to the subject of what Pegasus might be clearing the skies now that she couldn't. She hopes whoever it is, that they're doing a good job of it. After all, she wouldn't want her friends getting rained on when a rainstorm wasn't scheduled. Even if Rainbow knows she's been late before.
She rests her head on her hooves as her thoughts go to Tank – her precious pet tortoise. Rainbow wasn't allowed to bring him along because the junior dorms are too small to let every pony bring a pet. Of course, she knows that she had left Tank in the most capable hands. Fluttershy was sure to take perfect care of him. But even then, Dash can't help but wonder if he misses her. At least she'll be able to see him on weekends, as well as all her friends. She might not have signed a contract with the Wonderbolts if it meant never seeing her friends again.
Although Rainbow didn't want to admit it, she already felt a little homesick. But before she could dwell on that thought, she felt a shiver run up her spine. It felt almost like someone was watching her. Rainbow's heart started racing and before she could think, she was flying down and ran up the stairs to the room she was sharing with Cloud Kicker. The other pony is already asleep when Dash enters, leaving her to take the other bed in the room.
Dash falls asleep almost as soon as her head hits the pillow.
