The capped stallion flew up to the top of the cliff and gracefully put Rarity down.

"Thank you, kind sir," Rarity said, catching her breath. "But who are you, and how do you fly without wings?"

"Folks call me Super Stallion" the stallion replied. "And my flight, strength and speed are my secret."

"Oh. Sorry for asking then. Just curious."

Rarity blushed. Just then, Rainbow Dash came back.

"Who's this weirdo in a cape?" she asked.

"This," introduced Rarity. "Is Super Stallion. The only earth pony who can fly."

"Pffft. I can fly too!"

"But could you without your wings?" asked Super Stallion.

"No, but…"

"I really must get back to Ponyville!" interrupted Rarity. "You can, um… Come with us, if you like, Super Stallion."

"Be glad to," he replied. "I'll even help pull the balloon."

"Excuse me," snapped Rainbow Dash. "But that's my job!"

"I could pull much faster than you!"

"Oh yeah? Prove it!"

"Alright! You two fillies just hop in."

Rarity and Rainbow Dash did so.

"Now hold on tight," he warned. "This is going to be a fast ride!"

"Oh please," sighed Rainbow Dash. "Nopony can pull faster than…"

Just before Rainbow Dash could finish her sentence, the balloon and Super Stallion rushed faster than a locomotive. Rarity was holding on tight to the basket with her eyes shut, but Rainbow Dash, who was not expecting such a fast ride, was held up against the edge of the basket with her mouth flopping like crazy. In just five minutes, the three ponies were back in Ponyville, stopping just outside the library where Twilight Sparkle lived.

"Well, here we are," said Super Stallion.

"Thank you sir," Rarity replied. "If your cape is in need of repair, come find me."

Rainbow Dash was too fatigued to say anything, so she just flopped out of the basket and landed on her face. Just then, Twilight Sparkle came out.

"What's going on?" she asked. "I heard a noise that reminded me of Rainbow Dash that stopped right here."

"Oh, it wasn't Rainbow Dash," replied Rarity. "It was this brave stallion!" she said pointing to Super Stallion. He raised his head in honor.

"Name's Super Stallion," he said. "I flew down to rescue this fair mare as she was falling off a cliff."

"Flew?" Twilight asked, looking puzzled. "But you don't have any wings! And no spell I know allows an earth pony or unicorn to fly without giving them wings."

"This is no spell! This is another power."

"Interesting…"

Twilight was still puzzled.

"Oh! I didn't introduce myself!" said Rarity. "My name is Rairity."

"I'm Twilight Sparkle."

Rarity pointed to Rainbow Dash, who was only just getting up. "And this… Is Rainbow Dash."

Rainbow Dash moaned and flew off before anypony could say anything.

"Nice to meet you all," said Super Stallion. "Now if you'll excuse me, I have to see if anypony else needs my help."

And he sped off. Rarity sighed.

"Such a charming Stallion," said Rarity with a smile on her face.

"Such an interesting pony," said Twilight with a curious look on her face.