Birds of a feather flock together

Author's Note: Hello there. This is my first fanfic ever, so constructive criticism would be appreciated. Feel free to point out any plot holes or grammatical errors if you wish. Depending on the responses from you guys, I may write more chapters and stories. Cheers, and enjoy.

Chapter 1

Gilda was so mad. Not only had she lost her cool in front of everypony in Ponyville, but she had lost her friend Rainbow Dash as well. Stupid Pinkie Pie Gilda thought. It was all HER fault. Why did she have to mess everything up? Gilda knew the answer already.

Flying over a clump of trees, Gilda finally saw her home. It was a humble home, nothing more then a tree house overlooking a lake. I mean, how could I've been so STUPID to lose it in front of Dash? The griffin gave a small sigh as she pondered aimlessly in her mind.

She opened the door to her tree house. It was exactly in the same state as she left it. Rubbish strewn across the entire floor and dirty dishes remained in the sink. She just couldn't be bothered to tidy all the mess up. Ignoring all the crap laying about in her house, Gilda jumped straight into her cold bed and pulled the sheets over her.

The next couple of days passed slowly. Days spent drowning in self-pity and woe. The only entertainment she had was watching 'Doctor Whooves'. She broke into tears when the Doctor had to leave his companion, reminding her of her current situation. Other than this, Gilda stayed in her house and tried to think of other things, such as getting her revenge on that Queen Lame-o, Pinkie Pie.

Months passed, and now feeling less sorry for herself, Gilda decided to go flying and practice her awesome moves. The feeling of air rushing between her feathers was refreshing, and for the first time in what seemed like a lifetime, she felt good. She flew for hours, performing all sorts of amazing tricks without a worry or a care, but with all things, her fun soon had to end.

She came down to her tree house and suddenly all her worries and fears had returned to her in a massive wave of emotions. Literally, she had been brought back down to earth. She broke down. She just couldn't take it it anymore. Her attempts of trying to put this to the back of her mind had failed. She wanted Rainbow Dash back again.

As tears rolled down her face, Gilda screamed out.

"THIS ISN'T FAIR DASH! YOU SAID WE'D BE FRIENDS FOREVER!"

Barely managing to open the door, the griffin slumped onto her bed. She just couldn't stop crying. It was all her fault. Losing her cool, lashing out at several ponies, even calling Dash a dweeb. She just wanted Rainbow's attention. She hadn't seen Dash for several years, surely she deserved that. After recalling many of her encounters in Ponyville, the griffin finally managed to cry herself to sleep.

This was so not cool. Gilda woke up with a tear-soaked pillow, and remembered she had been crying her eyes out the night before. She had to get a grip. Rainbow wouldn't cry like that - no cool griffin would cry like that. Even if they had just lost their only friend.

Gilda could only think of one escape from her woes. She plucked a feather from her wing, dipped it into an inkwell, and began writing.

It had been a long and tiring day for Rainbow Dash. Most of her day consisted of her handling the weather, and the other part was going to another hectic party with Pinkie Pie for Gummi's birthday party anniversary – or something like that. Rainbow was pooped.

As she had just started to relax on her couch, the doorbell rang. She groaned. It was probably Twilight asking her to go on another important quest, to save all of Equestria from a power-hungry foe. Maybe this time they wouldn't break into song. Again.

She opened the door, and to her surprise, a grey Pegasus was hovering with a sealed letter in her mouth.

"Spefful dewiwery!" The grey Pegasus announced. What was her name again? Oh yeah, Derpy. Rainbow Dash took the letter from her mouth, allowing her to speak.

"Special delivery!" The grey Pegasus announced again, more clearly this time and Rainbow thanked the mare. The mailpony gave a wave and flew head first into a cloud. Rainbow giggled as the silly Pegasus quickly sped off in embarrassment.

Returning to the couch, Dash read the words on the front of the letter: Dear Rainbow Dash.

Rainbow was puzzled. Who would write to her? Her Pops? Nah, she hadn't heard from him in a long time. She broke the seal of the letter and read its contents.

Dear Rainbow Dash,

It's taken me quite a while to write this letter, because I had to get my emotions in check. So, how have you been? Me – not so great. After coming home from that party, I realised I may have made some mistakes in Ponyville. I was really mean to you guys. I called you names, lashed out at you and abandoned you. I'm seriously lonely here, and I want to be your friend again. Can I visit Ponyville again? I want to apologise to you guys.

Write back soon,

Gilda.

Rainbow Dash giggled with excitement. She missed the griffon, even after what she had done to herself and her friends. With a determined look on her face, Rainbow forgot about her weariness and picked up a quill. She had a letter to write.

-END-

Well hope you guys liked the beginning of my story. As I mentioned before, leave helpful comments and I will write better stuff :) Simples. I have got quite a lot of chapters planned, so maybe a chapter every couple of days. Thanks for reading, peace out.