Author's Note
So last chapter wasn't very interesting. Let's see if this one starts to pick up a bit! (Also that China pun was bad, too. And the Moscow one) All my puns are bad.
"In Chineigh, Lau Security Investments stands for dynamic new growth. Join Chineigh's venture with Dash Enterprises, and it would be a powerhouse." Lau Huf stood at the front of the conference table at Dash Enterprises. He knew full well how powerful both companies could be if they worked together.
"Well, Mr. Lau." Spike said as he rose from his chair. "I speak for the rest of the board. And Miss Dash, expressing our own excitement." He said, gesturing to the end of the table, where Rainbow Dash was sleeping soundly. The board members turned to look. A white unicorn with a purple, curled mane, held her breath.
Spike grinned. "Sir," the white unicorn began. "I know Miss Dash is ever so curious upon how her trust fund gets fixed, but frankly, this is embarrassing."
"You worry about other things, Miss Rarity, I'll worry about Miss Dash." He began to head out the door.
"I-it's done." Rarity said. "The numbers are solid."
"Do 'em again. Wouldn't want to make a mistake, now would we?"
Rarity rolled her eyes.
"Have a long night?" Spike asked. "This was your idea, after all. This company drops by 8% annually like clockwork."
"I just need to get to the mob." She said with a sigh.
"Anything else you need to trouble me for?"
"I need a new suit. I'm not talking fashion so much as function." She handed Spike some papers.
"You want to be able to turn your head."
"It'll be easier backing out of the driveway, that's for sure."
"I'll see what I can do." Spike said with a smile.
Ponies chattered loudly in the restaurant. Twilight led Fluttershy over to the table, which they were to eat at. They both sat down. "It took me three weeks to get reservations." Twilight said, "and I had to tell them I worked for the government."
"Really?" Fluttershy asked, leaning in.
"I'm not afraid to pull strings." She said confidently.
"Fluttershy!" A voice said. They looked up. Rainbow Dash stood next to them with a mare standing next to her. "Fancy that!"
"Yeah," Fluttershy whispered. "Fancy that."
"Fluttershy, Fleur, Fleur, Fluttershy." She said gesturing to and fro from the mare next to her to Fluttershy.
"Fleur…"Fluttershy said. "Are you the-"
"The prima ballerina for the Mooscow ballet." Rainbow Dash finished. Fleur nodded.
"Twilight's taking me next week." Fluttershy said happily.
"Really? So…you're into…ballet?" Rainbow Dash mocked.
"Rainbow, this is Twilight Sparkle." Fluttershy said.
"The famous Rainbow Dash." Twilight said as she leaned over to shake hooves. "Fluttershy's told me everything about you."
Rainbow Dash laughed. "I certainly hope not." She paused. "Sooo, let's put a couple tables together!"
Fluttershy looked up. "I don't think they'll let us."
"Oh they should…"Rainbow Dash said. "I own the place." Twilight Sparkle glanced at Fluttershy.
"How could you want to raise children in a place like this?" Fleur asked.
"I was raised here, it turned out okay." Rainbow said.
"Is Dash Manor in the city limits?" Twilight joked. Rainbow laughed.
"I'm talking about the kind of city that idolizes a masked criminal." Fleur said.
"Ponyville's proud of having a citizen stand up for what's right." Twilight said.
"Ponyville needs more heroes like you, those who can help without a mask." Said Fleur.
"Exactly. Who appointed the Batman?" Rainbow asked.
"We did." Twilight said. "All of us who sat back and let scum take control of this city."
"But this is a democracy, Sparkle." Fleur remarked.
"When their enemies were at the gates, they abandoned the democracy, and appointed one man to take control of the city." Sparkle pointed out.
"Twilight, the last man they appointed was Caesar, and he never gave up his power!" Fluttershy said with a laugh.
"Well then fine," Twilight sighed. "You either die a hero, or live long enough to become the villain."
They all sat in silence for a bit. Fleur sipped her wine.
"I'm sold." Rainbow said. "Sparkle, I'm gonna throw you a fundraiser."
"That's sweet, Dash, but I'm fine."
"No, no. You don't understand." Rainbow Dash grinned. "One fundraiser with my guys…and you'll never need another campaign speech again."
Okay so I lied. It's not REALLY the end, is it? But not much happened here, huh? But next chapter, things'll pick up for sure!
