(Hello everypony. I'd like to welcome you to chapter ten of Terror in Ponyville, and I'm sad to say this will be the last chapter. I'd like to thank you all who read and reviewed, and I really hope you like this chapter. I tried hard to make it the best darn chapter yet! Have no fear though bronies and pegasisters, for those who enjoyed my work I will have more pony fanfics in the future. Until then, please enjoy the solution to this story.
-Wolf'sBurningMoon14)
Ears pricked up, of all colors. White, orange, pink and purple. The four looked up. It was Fluttershy screaming Dash's name, Rainbow Dash found Fluttershy! Something bad was happening, they had to hurry. Twilight turned to the other three.
"Quickly girls, we have to hurry, up ahead is Baltimare, they must be there!" Twilight told them as she ran ahead, the other three soon following her example as they all raced into town, adrenaline pumping through them, fearful of what may have happened to their friend Rainbow Dash.
The group was quick to reach the town, and they looked around frantically, trying to find the spot where the ponies were. Not even a pony resident was out and about in the darkened town of Baltimare. Finding them should be easy enough then.
It wasn't too long before they finally found Dash, Fluttershy, and the stallion. As soon as they approached, it began to rain. All of their eyes widened at the site.
Fluttershy was on top of Rainbow Dash, their stomachs together as blood streamed from her back and down her sides, as it dripped out of her mouth. Dash laid there under her with wide eyes, clearly in shock. A magical blast had gone through Fluttershy, piercing her skin, one that was meant for Dash. The group gasped at the gruesome scene.
Blood soaked Rainbow's fur as rain fell upon her face. She trailed her eyes down to look at Fluttershy, who was struggling to stand.
"Fluttershy.. No.. Why..?" Was all that Dash could get out. Fluttershy sent a bloody smile at her.
"Because.. Dashie.. I love you.. Too.. I'm sorry, I ever said such mean things to you... I.. I didn't mean them.." She spoke softly, obviously having issues getting the words out as the red liquid drained from her and spilled onto the ground. Dash quickly moved up and carefully nuzzled the yellow pony. This caused her to slightly wince in pain.
"Don't be stupid, I know you didn't.. Oh man, you need a doctor bad..!" Rainbow started to yell out for a doctor, pleading for one to come out, her voice hoarse. A hoof then covered her mouth, causing her to quiet down. The hoof belonged to Fluttershy as she tumbled to the ground from loss of balance. Dash caught her and gently laid her down as her wings covered her. Fluttershy laid her head on her hooves as she panted and sweated, sweat mixing with the rain as she struggled to stay alive.
"There is nothing.. They can do.. Rainbow..." Fluttershy mumbled to her. Dash shook her head.
"Don't say that, there has to be something, anything anypony can do! You'll be okay Fluttershy, I promise!" She tried to reason with her. Fluttershy smiled pathetically.
"No... I won't be, Dashie. No pony can heal this." She glanced back at her wound.
"Sure they can, that's what doctors are for..!"
"It's quite alright, Dash... I don't mind... I'm, happy..."
"How can you possibly be happy!? What are you saying Fluttershy, that you're happy you're dying!?" Rainbow yelled at her in devastation to her words. She weakly giggled.
"So headstrong... No, I am not saying I am happy because I am dying.. I'm, I'm very scared..." She whimpered as her eyes watered. "But... It was, for you.. I'm just so delighted.. It's not you. I wouldn't.. I couldn't live with myself.. If he had hurt you..." She told her.
"How do you expect me too Fluttershy!?" Dash wanted an answer.
"You're.. Much stronger than I am.. Besides.. You have.. To join the wonderbolts... And show everypony.. Who the greatest flyer in all of Equestria is... Don't forget.. Angel either..." Fluttershy smiled again.
"I don't want to join the wonderbolts if you're not going to be there cheering me on! I don't want to prove anything if you're not there! And I can't take care of Angel, we don't like each other, we only get along because of you!" She protested.
"Not.. True. I will.. Always be by your side Dashie.. You have to join.. The wonderbolts.. Angel.. Please..? For me.. Dashie.. Dash.. My Rainbow Dash... I.. Love.. You." With that, Fluttershy closed her eyes, and her body went limp. Dash stood there, her stomach falling and tears falling fast.
"Shy.. Shy wake up.." Rainbow nudged her softly, her head rocked back and forth a bit lifelessly. "C'mon Fluttershy, let's go home.. We got to go home..." Dash whined. "You just said you loved me...! I love you too, you can't leave me, we have so much to do..!" Picking up the limp pony she hailed her close.
"Fluttershy.. No!" Silver ran up to them, and got a hoof slap in the face.
"GET AWAY FROM HER! THIS IS YOUR FAULT! YOU KILLED HER!" Rainbow screamed at him as loud as she could as she furiously glared fire at him.
Then he was levitated off the ground, and couldn't move. He looked over to see a teary-eyed Twilight Sparkle holding him up with her magic. He looked back at Dash.
"This is your fault... Had you not shown up.. Had you not let her protect you.. She would still be alive." He blamed as he soon fell asleep from another spell Twilight cast on him. Dash just turned away. She placed her head on Fluttershy's, her tears falling down like the cold rain upon her peaceful face. It looked as if she were merely sleeping. She wished she was.
"Fluttershy... Fluttershy...!" Dash sobbed out as she finally laid the still pony down. She laid next to her, her head on top of hers, just like they had in the meadow. A hoof was placed on her shoulder. She glanced back to see Pinkie Pie standing there, her own eyes red with tears. They didn't have to speak, Rainbow knew what they wanted to say. They wanted to go home. All six of them.
"Just give me a few more minutes, then I'll be done..." Rainbow whispered breathlessly. She laid her head back down.
It wasn't long after that that Princess Celestia landed on the ground herself. The rain didn't seem to bother the princess, not even drench her fur like it did the other ponies. Twilight ran over to her and nuzzled her.
"Oh Princess!" She sobbed into her as the other ponies bowed. Celestia said nothing as she glanced over at the cyan and yellow pony. She closed her eyes tightly. Then opened them to look at Silver Essence.
"So this is our culprit?" She asked as she towered over him, looking down.
"Yes, he is..." Twilight closed her eyes, and held her head down, ears flat. "We didn't save her in time..." Twilight cried some more. Celestia walked over, and wiped some of her tears away with her hoof.
"You did your best my most faithful student... The thing here, is that at least she didn't pass alone, and the last thing she saw was the face of the villain. Instead it was of the ones she loved the most, which is the greatest thing a friend can do above all." Twilight looked up at her.
"But princess, if I had only believed her that night, she wouldn't have run off, none of this would have happened if I-". Hoof hushed her by being placed against her lips.
"Do not blame yourself Twilight, this may have happened regardless. The future is not for anypony to control." Celestia said. She then walked over to Rainbow Dash. "Rainbow Dash... I express my deepest regrets for not being there, and my greatest sorrow for your loss. If you would so kindly as to get up, I can have some of my guards take her, and hold a grand funeral for her up in Canterl-"
"No." Dash declined as she stood up and turned to Celestia. "Ponyville. In the meadow, where all her animal friends are. She left home once already. I promised her I'd return her to Ponyville. I'll keep that promise." Rainbow explained as she the looked up at her.
Celestia blinked, and then smiled.
"Yes. We shall hold a grand funeral Ponyville."
5 Years Later
Rainbow sighed as she looked down and in front of the grave she had made for Fluttershy years ago. The cyan pony had long grown taller, faster. Her mane and tail had grown but was still slightly spiked. She had long memorized the words on the headstone.
In honor of a beloved friend,
A true love
Dying to protect those dear to her.
She is a pony who can be admired
For her sacrifice.
Long live the memory
Of the pony
Fluttershy
A sigh parted her lips as she laid down a thing of roses on the ground. She smiled a bit.
"Hey there Fluttershy.. Sorry it's been so long since I visited. I'm sure you understand, being the kind pony you are. I'm doing great, actually, just wait until the surprise I have for you later." Dash told the soil as a warm breeze passed her by, blowing her colorful hair. "Actually everyone is doing great. You wouldn't believe what's been goin' on. Twilight has graduated Celestia's little school thing she was doing, and now is her personal secretary. Pinkie has gone on to run Sugarcube Corner all by herself, and her marefriend, is Twilight Sparkle. They're awfully happy together." Dash explained as she sat down. "Rarity's boutique has exceeded tremendously, she's already quite famous. Applejack herself is now taking on Sweet Apple Acres as the head of the family. You wouldn't believe how many blue ribbons she has from baking, rodeos, apple tasting, all of that. It's incredible, she is one of the best athletes in all of Equestria! Also, it's hard to believe, but Rarity and Applejack are also marefriends. Hard to think of, right?" Rainbow chuckled a bit. Another breeze passed her by.
"Ah, Rainbow Dash, there you are." Twilight said as she came up the meadow's hill to approach the blue pony and the lone grave. "C'mon, it's starting!" She turned and headed down the hill. Rainbow looked down and smiled a bit.
"Ready to go, Angel?" Rainbow asked. The white bunny looked up at her, and hopped off on ahead of her. Dash got up, and followed.
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"Welcome, mares and gentlecolts! We gather here today to honor a very special and brave pony! She has worked harder than any other pony I have come to known! I am proud to call her my friend as we celebrate her in her success! A pony, who comes from the small town of Ponyville, who has made it to the higher ranks! So please put your hooves together and welcome our newest Wonderbolt, our very own Rainbow Dash!" Twilight then clapped her hooves as she stepped aside from the stand, and allowed the cyan pony to approach it and wave at the stomping ponies as the congratulated her. She waved at them and smiled as slowly the hooves died down to nothing but silence.
Rainbow cleared her throat.
"Thank you everypony! Oh wow, this is just so awesome! All my life it's been my dream to join the greatest flyers ever, and now I actually am! I'm just so grateful you all came out to make the best day ever twenty percent cooler! I have so many ponies to thank for helping me get where I am, besides my already being awesome of course!" Dash strutted her stuff a bit, puffing out her chest proudly and giving them an arrogant look. "Let's see.. I'd like to give a thanks to our Princess, who awarded my the Greatest Young Flyer a few years back.. There's my friends, who helped me through the biggest struggle in my life and get back on my hooves to encourage me to continue after my dreams. Yet if anypony deserves the most thanks.." Rainbow paused a bit. "Is my best friend, the one I loved, Fluttershy, who under circumstances couldn't be here today... I have never forgotten what Fluttershy has done for me, and how she had always smiled at me and made everything okay. If it wasn't for her, I may not be here today... So, no matter where she is, I know she's smiling down on me now, and waiting for the day I arrive to join her..." Rainbow rambled a little. "Anyway, three cheers for Fluttershy, then let's party everypony!" Rainbow cheered as the ponies stomped their hooves again, and called out Fluttershy's name.
Dash smiled at hearing them yelling and cheering for Fluttershy as she looked to the skies, her eyes allowing Fluttershy's image to appear as she flew by, and smiled down at Rainbow. She waved, and made a small blow-kiss at her before the wind blew again, and made the image disperse.
"Dash, you okay?" Twilight asked as she trotted to her side. "Your eyes seem a little wet." Dash's eyes glistened with one small tear as she glanced at her purple companion.
"Yeah, everything's just fine. C'mon, let's go dig in, I'm starved." Dash walked side-by-side with Twilight as they went to join in the party.