MLP Tangled

Chapter 6-Does mother really know best?

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"Okaaayyyy,"Rainbow said slowly as she watched Soarin' kiss the ground and thank Celestia over and over again. "You okay there, Soarin'?"she asked tentatively. "Her mane and tail glows,"the stallion murmured to himself. "Soarin'?,"the mare asked again waving her hooves in his face. "Why does her mane and tail glow?"Soarin' continued, he seemed to have lost the plot a little bit. "SOARIN'!"Rainbow yelled slapping his face. The stallion finally jerked out of his weird trance,"What?"he asked pleasantly. "Um, they doesn't just glow,"the cyan pegasus mumbled sheepishly. Meanwhile Trixie had caught sight of Hoops and Dumbell, who were furious that Flynn had once again given them the slip. "I'll kill him. I'll kill that Ryder,"Hoops growled grinding his teeth. "Better off to kill him,"Dumbell interjected,"Get back the crown, come on." Trixie walked up to the pair and rolled her eyes,"Boys, perhaps you want to stop acting like wild dogs chasing their tails and think for a moment." The pegasi leapt to their hooves brandishing their knives at the imposter. "Oh please, there's no need for that,"the blue unicorn drawled. When they didn't back down she simply shrugged her shoulders,"Well if that all you desire, then be on your way. I was going to offer you something worth one thousand bits, which would've made you rich beyond belief. And that wasn't even the best part. Oh well, c'est la vie. Enjoy the crown." The pegasi were suddenly curious,"What's the best part?"Dumbell asked. "It comes with revenge…for Flynn Ryder,"Trixie grinned.

"So you're being strangely cryptic as you wrap your magic mane around my injured hoof,"said Soarin' as he watched Rainbow wind the final strands of rainbow mane around his sore appendage,"Ouch." They had set up camp and Soarin' had tried to hide the fact that he was injured but eventually, when he couldn't even carry logs for the fire that they now sat close to Rainbow had noticed his bruised hoof and insisted upon fixing it. "Sorry. Just don't freak out,"Rainbow muttered. She began to sing the special song and her mane began to glow. "Aaah!"the stallion cried. "I said don't freak out,"the cyan mare scolded. "Aaah, I'm not freaking out, are you freaking out?"Soarin' joked then noticed his hoof was completely healed,"Oh, wow, that's a very interesting mane and tail. In the back of me, why are they possessed? They're…how long has your mane and tail been doing that?" He gestured at Rainbow's glowing hair. "Um, forever I guess,"she shrugged,"Mother said that when I was a foal ponies tried to cut them off. They wanted to have them for themselves. But, once they're cut, they turn brown and lose their power. A gift like this has to be protected, that's why Mother never let me… I mean, I um, never left the…" Rainbow trailed off, unable to continue. "…never left the tower,"Soarin' finished gently,"And you're still gonna go back?" "No..yes. It's complicated,"the cyan pegasus sighed,"So, Soarin', huh?" "Ah yeah well. I'll spare you the sob story of the poor little orphan Soarin'. It's a bit of a downer. There was this book I used to read,"the stallion explained, blushing slightly,"A book I used to read to the younger fillies and colts every night. The tales of Flynnigan Ryder. Swashbuckling rogue, richest man alive. Not bad with the mares. I…nothing to brag about of course." "Was he a thief too?"Rainbow asked. "Uh, well…no. Actually he had enough bits to do whatever he wanted to do. He could go anywhere he wanted to go. And, and for a colt with, nothing. Well, it just seemed like a better option. You can't tell anyone about this, okay? It could ruin my whole reputation. Oh, the thing about a reputation it that, well, it's all a stallion really has. Um, well I should, er go get some more, um…firewood." He started to fly off when Rainbow suddenly called out to him. "Hey!"she cried, the blue pegasus turned inquisitively,"For the record, I like Soarin' better than Flynn Ryder." She blushed slightly and quickly began to poke the dying embers of the fire like her life depended upon it. Soarin' stared at her for a moment then said softly,"Well, then you'd be the first. But, thank you, anyway." He coughed awkwardly then flew off to gather firewood. Rainbow stared after his retreating figure, emotions she had never felt before churned within her and she felt thoroughly confused. "Well, I thought he'd never leave,"a voice said, breaking through the mare's thoughts. A voice Rainbow knew only too well. "Mother?"she gulped and turned to see Trixie slink out from the shadows. "Hello dear,"the unicorn smiled. "But…I, I was going to,"the cyan pegasus stuttered,"How did you find me?" "Oh it was easy, really. I just listened to the sound of complete and utter betrayal, and followed that,"Trixie said sarcastically. "Mother…"Rainbow murmured. "We're going home Rainbow,"Trixie said, taking Rainbow's hoof,"Now." "You…you don't understand. I've had the most incredible journey. I've seen and learnt so much. I even met somepony,"the mare pleaded. "Yes, the wanted thief. I'm so proud. Come on Rainbow,"Trixie ushered. "Mother, wait!"Rainbow cries,"I think, I think he likes me." "Likes you? Please, Rainbow that's demented."the unicorn scoffed tugging her away. "But mother I…"Rainbow tried. "This is why you never should've left. Dear, this whole romance thing you've just invented, just proves how naïve you are. Why a mare like you? Come on now, really? Look at you, that face, that ancient dress. Do be a darling, come with mommy,"Trixie yanked Rainbow into the trees. "NO!"the cyan pegasus screamed, wrenching from Trixie's grip. "No?"her mother queried,"Oh well I see how it is…"

"RAINBOW KNOWS BEST.

RAINBOW'S SO MATURE NOW

SUCH A CLEVER GROWN UP, MISS.

RAINBOW KNOWS BEST.

FINE IF YOU'RE SO SURE NOW.

GO AHEAD GIVE HIM THIS!"

Trixie hurled the crown at Rainbow's hooves. She had found it in the tower where Rainbow had hidden it under the loose step. The truth was Trixie could actually teleport into the tower by herself, she didn't actually need Rainbow to hoist her up by her mane. She was evil so enjoyed making her 'daughter' work. "How could you?"Rainbow seethed, near tears as she snatched the crown from the ground, she was now beginning to discover her mother's true nature. Trixie sung on.

"THIS IS WHY HE'S HERE.

DON'T LET HIM DECEIVE YOU,

GIVE IT TO HIM, WATCH, YOU'LL SEE."

"I trust him,"Rainbow snapped defensively.

"TRUST ME DEAR,

THAT'S HOW FAST HE'LL LEAVE YOU.

I WON'T SAY I TOLD YOU SO, NO

RAINBOW KNOWS BEST.

SO IF HE'S SUCH A DREAM BOAT.

GO AND PUT HIM TO THE TEST,"

Trixie began to walk away from Rainbow Dash. "Wait!"the pegasus cried, now uncertain.

"IF HE'S LYING, DON'T COME CRYING

MOTHER KNOWS BEST!"

And with that Trixie marched back into the trees from whence she came leaving behind a stunned and slightly frazzled looking Rainbow Dash.

This really was not Soarin's day, first he had been knocked unconscious (twice?!), lost his treasure, was made to take a certain mare to see some stupid lanterns, forced to join in a villainous sing-along and then chased by guards and nearly drowned. So, yeah, even when things look terrible…they can always get worse! The stallion had tried to find wood but had run into Hoops and Dumbell instead. (Coincidence? I think not) As the pair approached him menacingly Soarin' backed against a giant fallen tree. "So, hey uh, can I ask you something? Is there any chance that I'm going to get super strength in my hand? Because I'm not gonna lie. That would be stupendous." Soarin' gazed into the distance and looked thoroughly crazy. "Hey, you all right?"Hoops demanded, he was wandering if Flynn had finally lost his marbles. "Uh, sorry, yes. Just, um lost in thought, I guess. I mean because here's the thing. Superpony good looks, I've always had 'em. Born with it, but superpony strength? Imagine the possibilities, I'm just…Patience boys. All good things come to those that wait. Hmmm, what? I hope you're here to apologise…" Soarin's stalling was less than subtle and Hoops and Dumbell meant business. But just as they were about to make Flynn meet his maker a certain red earth pony stallion charged into the glade and grabbed Soarin' by his collar. Big Maximus it seemed also wanted Soarin', but for a very different reason. "Oh my days!"snorted Dumbell,"This is like the third time he's got away!" "Well, it's gonna be the last,"Hoops snarled and flew off after the Captain of the Royal Guard and Flynn Ryder.