Time for a little mayhem in the clouds.

Rainbow Dash was on her way to the home of her coltfriend Thunderlane, she had a flyer in her hooves and was really excited about something.

She arrived and banged hard on the door, "Come on Thunder, open up!"

Thunderlane opened the door, "Hey Dash, what's the rush? Do you miss being in my manly presence?" he had a sheepish smile.

Rainbow rolled her eyes, "Very cute, it's not just that, look!" she presented the flyer to Thunderlane, "The Wonderbolts are hosting another flying competition, they're still looking for potential recruits"

"Really? Let me see that", he grabbed it and read the flyer, "Sweet, the competition's in a week, but they're holding sign ups now it seems"

"True that, I say we get to Cloudsdale ASAP, lets gather Flitter & Cloudchaser, oh and get Rumble too"

"Rumble? You think they'll take him? He's kinda young"

"Hey Spitfire herself at Canterlot said he would make a great addition, kid's a progidy, thanks to my coaching skills"

"Hey I coached him too"

"Exactly"

Thunderlane narrowed his eyes, "You're pretty cruel sometimes"

Rainbow chuckled, "I'm just messing with you, I know you're a great flyer, a great brother, and a great coltfriend" Rainbow kissed his cheek, causing him to blush.

"Thanks Dashie, you're an awesome marefriend"

"I know"

Thunderlane smirked a bit, "Ever so humble aren't you?"

Both chuckled a bit, then Rumble made his way over to them.

"Hi Rainbow, you here to see my brother again?"

"I'm here to see both of you, we need to round up Flitter & Cloudchaser, we're going to Cloudsdale to meet The Wonderbolts"

"Wow really? Wait is it a competition or something?"

"Yeah they're hosting another try out type thing"

"You know considering we attended that Academy you think that'd help more, they liked our style, well mostly you but still", Thunderlane added.

"The Academy was just the first step, now we gotta show the enthusiasm, let them know how bad we want it, Spitfire likes that type of determination", Rainbow Dash said.

"If you say so Dashie"

Rumble chuckled, "Dashie sounds so funny"

Rainbow Dash grinned, "Is that so, Rumbley?"

Rumble blushed, "Rumbley? Where'd you hear that!?"

"I heard Sweetie Belle refer to you as that"

Rumble blushed some more, "Why did she have to copy THAT from her sister?"

Thunderlane chuckled, "More filly trouble bro? Sweetie sure has your number one way or another"

Rumble's face went deadpanned, "Don't make me hurt you Thunder"

"Says the colt who a whooping from 3 fillies", Thunderlane muttered.

"WHAT!?"

"Nothing"

Rumble briefly stared daggers at Thunderlane, Rainbow Dash doing the same, "Let's just go before Thunderlane gets a whooping from one filly, or rather a full grown mare"

Thunderlane chuckled nervously and walked off with Rainbow Dash and Rumble.

"So where are Flitter & Cloudchaser?" Rainbow Dash asked.

"Flitter is at Fluttershy's cottage, Cloudchaser was with Applejack"

"Let's head to Fluttershy's place first" Rainbow said.

The 3 Pegusai went to Fluttershy's cottage, luckily for them Cloudchaser happened to be there with Applejack.

"Looks like Cloudchaser is here, now we got them both" Rainbow said.

"Probably here to check on Babs" Thunderlane said.

"Oh yeah, hey Rumble things going better for you with the Crusaders?"

Rumble nodded, "They've been really nice to me lately, Babs hasn't caused me any trouble, neither has Scootaloo or Sweetie Belle"

"Sweetie's obvious in lite of that nickname she gave you", Thunderlane joked.

"Don't start annoying me with that!" Rumble warned.

"No promises" Thunderlane chuckled while Rumble groaned.

They approached the other ponies, "So Babs has improved lately?" Applejack asked.

"Oh yes she has, she wasn't a bad filly, just confused, but lately she's been open on her feelings and she has played nicely with Rumble"

"Good, she can come back to Sweet Apple Acres soon"

"That's good, she really wants to spend that extra time with Apple Bloom"

"Ah should think so"

Rainbow approached them, "Sup everypony, Flitter, Cloudchaser, big news, The Wonderbolts are in Cloudsdale for another tryout"

"Awesome, guess we should head there ASAP" Cloudchaser said.

"Hey Fluttershy, wanna come? Soarin will probably be there" Flitter said.

"Sure, if that's ok with Rainbow Dash"

"Hell yeah, you deserve a first class seat to my...I mean our ascension to greatness", Rainbow said, a bit nervous after the slip.

"What about Babs? Thunderlane asked.

"I'm sure Applejack will take her back for now, right Applejack?"

"Sure thing, could use the test, Babs! Front and Center!"

Babs shyly approached the group, Rumble went to greet her, "Hi Babs"

Babs waved a bit, "Hey Rumble, what brings you here?"

"Just grabbing Flitter and Cloudchaser, going to see The Wonderbolts"

"Oh...good for you"

"When I come back, wanna go on a Crusade?"

Babs nodded, "Sure thing kid"

"Be back later", Rumble hugged her a bit before leaving with his friends, causing a small blush from Babs.

"Why's he so nice to me? I wasn't exactly friendly with him for the lonest time"

"Cause he's naturally caring, be happy you didn't lose on that friendship", Applejack said.

"I know, I'm pretty lucky, wish I can make it up to him"

"Just be his friend, that's all he wants, now lets go home"

Applejack went home with Babs while the Pegusai reached Cloudsdale.

"Here we are gang, lets go find The Wonderbolts", Rainbow said.

They flew arounda bit and found the building where the sign ups were being held.

"There it is, ready gang?" Rainbow asked.

"Sure am, lets go", Thunderlane said.

They entered the building and saw Soarin chatting with Fleetfoot.

"There they are...Hey Soarin! Fleetfoot!" Rainbow shouted, much to Soarin and Fleetfoot's annoyance, not that they don't like Rainbow Dash, but they were talking and didn't appreciate the interruption.

"Rainbow Dash, we were talking", Fleetfoot stated.

"Sorry, got excited, I'm here for the sign ups", Rainbow said.

"Yeah, Spitfire was expecting you, she's currently with another potential flyer right now, but I can get you signed up, you don't need to prove much, you're already a capable flyer"

"She sure is, you're awesome Rainbow Dash", Soarin said.

"You don't need to compliment me...though if you really want to you can keep going"

"Can I compliment your looks?" Soarin joked, much to Rainbow's pleasure, Thunderlane's annoyance and Flitter & Fluttershy's jealousy.

"Quit hitting on the mares", Fleetfoot said.

"Especially when they're taken", Thunderlane muttered under his breath.

"So it's gonna be Rainbow Dash, the mohawk guy, the twins and that Fluttershy girl, correct?" Fleetfoot asked.

"Mohawk guy?" Thunderlane asked.

"Sorry I don't remember your name"

"Thunderlane, and the twins are Flitter & Cloudchaser, Flitter's the one with the bow"

"And I'm not competing", Fluttershy said.

"Aw really? I bet you'd be a great Wonderbolt", Soarin said.

"Thanks...but I'm not into flying"

Fleetfoot looked like 'what'? "You're a Pegasus"

"I know...but I prefer the ground"

Fleetfoot facehoofed, "Way to disgrace our race"

"Fletetfoot!" Soain shouted.

Fleetfoot rolled her eyes.

Rumble approached them, "I wanted to compete"

Fleetfoot lowered her sunglasses, "You? You're a small colt"

"But Spitfire says I'm really good"

"Sorry kid, there's an age requirement"

Rumble looked dejected, then Spitfire entered the room.

"Rainbow Dash, I expected you to come, so are you and your team gonna sign up? Just so you know, it's gonna be a two pony type thing, lead pony and wing pony"

"So teams of two?"

"Yeah, so it's even among the 6 of you"

"Fluttershy's not competing...wait six? Are you including Rumble?"

"Yeah...kid's great, does he not wanna compete either?"

"He does, but Fleetfoot said he's too young"

"He is...there's an age requirment Spitfire", Fleetfoot said.

"Make an exception, this kid's pretty good, remember his performance at Canterlot?"

"I saw his performance, he was mediocre aat best"

"Just sign the damn kid, make this a bit more interesting, more people watching, more profit"

"So it's a marketing thing?" Soarin asked.

"Sorta, besides the kid's damn cute"

"What kind of stupid reason is that-"

"Just do what I say!"

Fleetfoot groaned, "What's the point though? He has no partner"

"Well I may have somepony in mind, though I'm not sure if he wants to work with this one"

"May I seee the pony in question?" Rumble asked.

"Wow, good manners, sure thing kid", Spitfire went to the doorway, "Yo recruit, get in here!"

They waited as a familiar Pegasus stepped out to the ponies.

"You're kidding...right?" Rainbow Dashed asked.

"Holy crap", Thunderlane said.

"It's...you", Rumble said.

The pony in question was Rainbow Dash's arch rival, Lightning Dust, flanked by her associate, Trixie Lulamoon.

"We're back!" Trixie said.

Lightning glanced at her like she's crazy, then back at the group.

"Lightning Dust, I have a partner for you, you remember Rumble right?"

Lightning looked at Rumble, "You can't be serious, a small colt?"

"It's either him or nopony", Spitfire said.

"But how can I compete while teaming with a colt?" Lightning asked.

"I'm not sure about this either", Thunderlane said.

"Same here", Rainbow Dash agreed.

Spitfire turned to Rumble, "What's your decision kid?"

Rumble looked at Lighting and thought before deciding, "I'll give her a chance if she gives me a chance"

Lightning glared at Rumble, "There's no pony else? what about that yellow one? I'd take her over a small colt"

"She's not competing, it's him on no one, make your choice"

Trixie pulled Lightning Dust aside, "Go for it, this may be your only shot, chances like this are rare, you need to make the most of it"

"Still not sure"

"I'll help you whatever way I can, just take the chance, I know you can make this work"

Lightning sighed, "Fine..." she turned to the others, "I'm with the kid", Lightning Dust said.

"It's official, Rumble and Lightning Dust are partners" Spitfire said.

Rainbow looked surprised, "This probably won't end well"

Time for an unlikely alliance.