MLP Tangled
Chapter 3-Rainbow Crash
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"I don't think you get it,"Rainbow Dash said, she wondered what the best way to tell her mother that she had an unconscious stallion her closet was. "I found my parsnips. I can make hazelnut soup for dinner. Surprise!"Trixie beamed. "Well mother, there's something you need to know,"the pegasus stated nervously. "Oh Rainbow, you know how I hate leaving you after a fight,"her mother sighed sadly,"Especially when I've done absolutely nothing wrong." "Okay, I've been thinking about what you said earlier.."Rainbow began,"Before you answer, yes. I'm leading up to that." "Oh darling, I know you're not strong enough to handle yourself out there,"her mother said sternly. "But if you just…"the pegasus protested. "Rainbow, we're done talking about this,"Trixie snapped. "But trust me I…"Rainbow Dash tried. "Rainbow…"her mother said warningly. "…I know what,"the pegasus pressed. "Rainbow…"Trixie growled. "Oh come on!"the pegasus pleased. "YOU HAVE NO OTHER LIFE, RAINBOW. YOU ARE NOT LEAVING THIS TOWER, EVER!"Trixie screamed. Rainbow stumbled back in shock, her eyes filling with tears. Her mother slumped down and sighed,"Oh great. Now I'm the bad guy." "All I was gonna say, mother is that…,"the pegasus broke off and wiped her eyes,"I know what I want for my birthday, now." "And what is that?"Trixie asked gently. "New paint. The paint made from the white shells you once bought me,"Rainbow sniffed. "Well that's a very long trip Rainbow. Almost three day's time,"her mother said. "I just thought it was a better idea than…the stars,"the cyan pegasus mumbled. "You sure you'll be alright on your own,"her mother asked. "I know I'm safe as long as I'm here,"Rainbow smiled. "I'll be back in three days time then,"Trixie said pulling Rainbow into a tight hug and planting a kiss on her head,"I love you very much dear." "I love you more,"the pegasus murmured. "I love you most,"smiled Trixie as Rainbow lowered her down the tower. Rapidly hauling her mane up the pegasus turned to her closet. "Right,"she said grimly. Half an hour later Flynn groggily awoke only to find himself in complete darkness, bound tightly to a chair. But with what? Rope, no it was too soft and silky. No it couldn't possibly be a pony's mane and tail… could it? Suddenly a blinding light shone directly into his eyes. "AAAHHH!"he screamed, then caught sight of a mare holding a frying pan, a mare with rainbow-coloured mane and tail… "Wha…? Is this your mane and tail?"he gasped. "Struggling…struggling is pointless,"Rainbow snapped, trying to sound brave,"I know why you're here. And I'm not afraid of you!" "What?"Flynn asked. "Who are you and how did you find me?"the cyan pegasus demanded, and raised her frying pan threateningly. Flynn cleared his throat. "I know not who you are. Not how I came to find you,"he said going for the Shakespony language,"But may I just say…hi! How you doing? The name's Flynn Ryder." He winked and flipped his forelock. Rainbow Dash was not impressed. "Who else knows my location, Flynn Ryder,"she said suspiciously. "All right!"the bound pegasus cried. Rainbow tried to advance towards him but tripped over her own mane. "Crash,"he added with a smirk. "It's Rainbow Dash,"she scowled, staggering to her hooves. "Gesundheit, here's the thing. I was in a situation, gallivanting through the forest. When I came across your tower and… Ho, no, no where's my satchel?"he asked anxiously. While he had been unconscious Rainbow had taken it off him and looked inside. Only to find a tiara inside. Obviously she had had no idea what it was, but something about it had fascinated her and she had tried it on her leg (it had been too big), her waist (it had been way too small) before finally putting it on her head. It looked good when she glanced at it in the mirror and Tank thought so too. But when Trixie had started calling Rainbow had shoved it back in the satchel then put the satchel in a pot. "I hid it, somewhere you'll never find it!"Rainbow declared proudly. Flynn took a quick glance around the room. "It's in the pot, isn't it,"he said. Clang! Rainbow once again knocked him out. "Ahh, would you stop doing that,"Flynn complained when he finally came to. Their was a lump on his head the size of an orange. "Now it's hidden where you'll never find it,"the cyan pegasus said confidently,"So, what do you want with my mane and tail? To cut them?" "What?"asked Flynn, thoroughly confused. "To sell them?"Rainbow demanded. "No!"the bound pegasus denied,"The only thing I want to do with your hair, is to get out of it. Literally." The cyan pegasus stopped short,"Wait, you don't want my mane or tail?" "Why in Equestria would I want them?"Flynn asked,"Look, was being chased, I saw your tower, I flew through the window, end of story." "You're telling the truth?"Rainbow asked uncertainly. "YES!"the stallion cried, exasperated. "Hmmm,"Rainbow said. Then she did a very strange thing. She ducked under her bed. Flynn could her hear talking to somepony or some creature, but only snippets of the conversation like,"I think he's telling the truth" and "what choice do we have?". Eventually Rainbow Dash rolled out from under her bed. "Uh, okay Flynn Ryder,"she started,"I'm prepared to offer you a deal." "Deal?"Flynn asked. "Look at it this way. Do you know what these are?"she pointed to the lanterns she had drawn on the wall, an exact replica of what happened on the night of her birthday each year. "You mean the lantern thing they do for the princess?"Flynn asked. "Lanterns… I knew they weren't stars,"the cyan pegasus muttered before turning back to the still bound pegasus,"Well, tomorrow night they will light the night sky with these lanterns. You will act as my guide. Take me to these lanterns and return me home safely. Then and only then will I give you back your satchel. That is my deal." "Yeah, no can do,"Flynn said,"You see the kingdom and I aren't exactly, simpatico, at the moment. So I won't be taking you anywhere." "Something brought you here, Flynn Rider,"Rainbow insisted,"Call it what you will, fate, destiny-" "Armed guards,"the stallion interrupted. "So I have made the decision to trust you,"the cyan pegasus continued,"A horrible decision really. But trust me when I tell you this. You can tear this tower apart, brick by brick but you will never find your precious satchel." Flynn cleared his throat,"Let me get this straight. I take you to see the lanterns. Bring you back home and you'll give me my satchel?" "I Pinkie promise. Cross my heart, hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye,"Rainbow said solemnly,"And when I make a promise, I never, ever break that promise. EVER!" "All right, listen, I didn't want to have to do this, but you leave me no choice. Here comes the 'smoulder'."Flynn said and 'smouldered' at her. Nothing. Absolutely nothing. Rainbow stared at him, waiting for something, anything. "This is kind of an off day for me, this doesn't normally happen,"Flynn muttered, then he simply gave up,"Fine, I'll take you to see the lanterns." "Really?!"the pegasus exclaimed. Flynn nodded resignedly and flew out the window. "You coming, Crash?"he smirked. "Um, well you see the thing is,"Rainbow muttered,"I…I can't." "Can't what?"the stallion asked. "I CAN'T FLY OKAY!"the cyan pegasus yelled, embarrassed. "What?"Flynn gasped in shock, then he burst out laughing. "A..pegasus, who, can't FLY!"he guffawed, clutching his sides. Then he saw Rainbow was scowling at him, on the verge of tears. "Oh, um, okay,"he mumbled shamefacedly,"Well isn't their stairs or a lift or something?" Rainbow shook her head sadly. Then an idea hit her. "MY HAIR!"she yelled ecstatically, throwing her mane out the window and over the usual hook. "Oh my Celestia!"Flynn cried,"Are you crazy, sliding down by your hair?! Even if it it's as long and thick as a rope that's still suicidal!" "Mother does it all the time,"the pegasus shrugged,"I can't believe I hadn't thought of this before." "O'k then,"the stallion said,"But if you die don't expect me to scrape you off the ground." And with that he flew down and landed at the foot of the tower. The cyan pegasus fixed a propeller flying contraption on Tank's back that she had created, so he could keep up before sending him spinning out the window. He plummeted rapidly for a few metres then the machine began to work and he sank slowly and safely down to earth. Rainbow then hoisted herself onto the window ledge and looked down. "Look at the world so close, I'm halfway to it. Look at it all, so big,"she gulped,"Do I even dare? I just have to do it. Should I? No. Oh well, here goes nothing!" With a shriek the pegasus launched herself out of the window and slid down her mane like a fireman's pole. She hurtled towards the ground at about twenty miles an hour and was absolutely loving it, the speed, the adrenaline rush, the wind in her face, not to mention the fast approaching ground. "Woo hoo!"she yelled and landed on the ground with a thud. "Oof,"Rainbow squeaked in surprise. "Stylish landing, Crash,"Flynn complimented sarcastically,"Frankly I'm surprised you're still alive." But Rainbow was too busy staring at her surroundings in awe. Then suddenly she bolted upright and began leaping and rolling about like a filly. Obviously she burst into song. (I mean she's a Disney princess for crying out loud)
"JUST SMELL THE GRASS, THE DIRT
JUST LIKE I DREAMED THEY'D BE.
JUST FEEL THAT SUMMER BREEZE.
THE WAY IT'S CALLING TO ME
FOR LIKE THE THE FIRST TIME EVER,
I'M COMPLETELY FREE.
I COULD GO RUNNING AND RACING
AND DANCING…
AND CHASING AND LEAPING
AND BOUNDING
HAIR FLYING, HEART FLYING
AND SPLASHING AND REELING
AND FINALLY FEELING
NOW'S WHEN MY LIFE BEGINS!"
"I can't believe I did this,"she mumbled,"I CAN'T BELIEVE I DID THIS! Mother will be so furious. That's okay, what she doesn't won't kill her, right? Oh my Celestia, this will kill her." A few hours later she was using her hair as a swing and flying round a tree, while having an enormous argument, with herself,"THIS IS SO FUN! I'm a horrible daughter. I'm going back. I am never going back. I am never going baaaaccckk. I am a despicable pegasus pony. WAHOO! Best day ever!" Then a few hours later she was sobbing her heart out, in a heap on the floor. Flynn cleated his throat, once again,"You know, I can't help but notice, you seem a little at war with yourself here." "Really?"Rainbow asked, genuinely surprised to hear that,"The whole day?" "Bits and pieces; sort of a protective mother, forbidden road trip. This is serious stuff. But let me ease your conscious. This is part of growing up. A little rebellion, a little adventure. That's good, healthy even,"Flynn laughed. "You think?"the cyan pegasus sniffer. "I know, you're way over thinking your stress meter. Did your mother deserve it? Will this break her heart and crush her soul? Well of course. But you just got to do it." "Break her heart?"Rainbow gasped. "It can,"Flynn shrugged. "Crush her soul?"the cyan pegasus whimpered."Like a grape. She would be heartbroken you're right. Likely, all right, oh no. All right, I can't believe I'm saying this, but…I'm letting you out of the deal,"the stallion sighed faking heartfelt sincerity when really all he wanted was to get his satchel back the easy way. "That's right,"he continued,"But don't make me. Let's just turn around, and you go home, and your turtle. I get my satchel back and you get back a mother-daughter relationship based on mutual trust. And voila! We part ways as unlikely friends." Flynn grinned hopefully and for a moment it looked like Rainbow was about to agree, then she remembered the reason why she'd come out in the first place. "No, I want to see those lanterns,"she insisted. "Oh, come on!"the stallion snorted, he had been so close to getting his satchel!,"What is it gonna take to get my satchel back?!" "Just take me too them,"Rainbow commanded. With a snort Flynn led the way along a road until they came upon a pub called the Snuggly Duckling.