UPDATE: Well, ya….Spitfire is dead….so ya. This chapter will revolve around Applejack more too and go to Rainbow's past...enjoy...
ENOUGH DILLY DALLYING
ONTO THE STORY
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Soarin began brushing away Spitfire's hair as his tears hit her face. They had never seen him cry before, and certainly weren't prepared for it.
"Wh-Who did this?" Soarin looked up as tears streamed down his cheeks and landed on the towel.
"Herself…...I found her in a tub and she had a gash in her leg. It was suicidal.." Rainbow felt the need to cry, but held back. "I think Gilda drugged her too much and she couldn't stop. Gilda put her to this…"
"I-I-I don't kn…...why?" Soarin looked down and rubbed Spitfire's cheek with his thumb.
"I don't know either, and i'm sorry…."
"I-I-I…..I need to bury her, but how wi-will we tell the others?"
"That's for you to worry about. Her parents don't check in and don't care. Otherwise it'll be straight up telling people she is dead….I'm sorry…..I have to go…."
Rainbow backed up and sprinted out the door and left with no trace.
Applejack squatted and grabbed Soarin's shoulder.
"I'm sorry, I know how much she meant to you…."
"I'm sure you do….I've gotta do something now…."
Soarin stood and grabbed the towel, and covered Spitfire's face. He picked up the body and went out to the backyard.
Applejack waited for a while, and then saw Soarin come back inside, tears staining his cheeks and dirt covering his arms.
She tried to let out a smile but failed, and joined him with a quivering chin. They walked outside interlocking arms and headed for a large oak tree.
The moon pierced through the dead leaves and lit the lone gravestone beneath it. The wind picked up and blew dead grass and pine needles across the terrain. The night was brisk and chilled Applejack and Soarin's breath as they came closer to the resting spot. Once they arrived, Soarin pulled out roses that he had plucked from a nearby garden. He walked over and knelt by the stone, placing them in front. He kissed the stone, and stood.
"I'm sorry Spits….If only I had known…..Don't hate me.." Soarin stepped back and joined Applejack with a hug, and slowly began to sob on her shoulder.
"Come on Rainbow!" RD turned to see her parents off in the distance.
"I'm coming dad!" Rainbow began to run, but the more she ran, the farther they became.
"Come on, run!" Her father yelled as his voice began to trail off in the distance.
"I'm trying, i'm trying!" She began to feel sore and tears slowly fell down her face.
She finally began to approach her parents. Their embrace was almost met, but she was cut off by a large man in an overcoat. He lifted a gun and shot down her father. Rainbow screamed as she ran over. The man lifted the gun to the mother and shot her through the throat, snapping the necklace she had on and sending her to the dark pavement. He then pointed it at the defenceless girl and cocked the hammer back.
"P-Please mister….Please…." Rainbow Dash closed her eyes and began to sob.
The stranger shot, but the bullet whizzed by and hit the father in the head.
"See ya kid." He pocketed the gun and left the scene.
Rainbow knelt next to her father as blood seeped from his wounds. They were murdered in cold blood in front of her, and never got the chance to say goodbye. She placed her hand over his eyes and closed his lids.
Before they were fully shut, Rainbow woke up.
She began to pant and sweat. Rainbow looked around and noticed it was a dream.
"It was just a dream…." She layed back in bed and closed her eyes once more.
This time, she was met with an arm around her shoulders and Gilda's lips pressed against her cheek. She giggled and walked down the lone sidewalk with her to the brick building.
"What's this?" She looked over at Gilda smiling.
"This is where the magic happens…" Gilda grabbed Rainbow and brought her in and guided her upstairs. "Here is your room, make yourself at home…"
"Thanks."
The room smelt of drugs and smoke, and had broken bottles and bongs strooned around the floor. Blood stained the shabby carpet and the walls had holes in them. She walked in and sat at the chair.
"I'll be across the hall….Love ya." Gilda winked and proceeded to the other room.
Rainbow awoken again, but only opened her eyes. She fell back asleep only moments later. It was the same place, but set a few months later.
Rainbow Dash lifted a blunt and took a hit, letting out an enticing cough and heavy breathing. The room got worse around her. Bottles stacked upon the desk and it now always smelled of drugs. She wasn't faring well either. Scars ravaged her back and legs. Bruises covered her arms and drugs filled her body. Gilda had punished her if she was wrong, and that was usually after Gilda took too many shots or was hopped up on something.
"I can't take it anymore…" Rainbow stood and walked into the bathroom. She pulled a rope from the inner closet and tied it to the ceiling.
"So….This is how it ends…" She mounted the toilet and stood, but lost her balance and slipped off, hitting her head across the tub and knocking her out.
She awoke, blood on the floor. A small gash had claimed a spot on her forehead, and was bleeding rather badly. She sat up and leaned against the tub. Before standing, she noticed her wallet had fallen from her pocket. Rainbow lifted the wallet and made a picture fall from an inner pocket. It landed in the puddle and stayed face up. It was a picture of her and her friends. All of them were hugging and smiling. Rainbow lifted it and wiped some blood away, revealing her face. She stared at the person she once was, and wanted to be again. Her head fell back and hit the tub once more as she began to cry….
Rainbow awoke with a pillow soaked in tears and her sheets messed up.
"Damn.." She sat up and looked up at the time.
9:15
She looked over and grabbed her phone off the side table and turned it on. It began receiving a montage of messages from Twilight.
"Rainbow, I heard of Spitfire and am truly sorry."
"Rainbow, a funeral has been placed at Soarin's house for Spitfire."
"Rainbow, I RSVP'd yourself so you can come."
"Rainbow, meet at Soarin's tomorrow at 9:30."
She mumbled the messages to herself and read the last one aloud.
"...Soarin's tomorrow at…..9:30! SHIT!" She hopped off her bed and sped out the door.
"It's really good of you for doing this Soarin, i'm sure she would've wanted it like this." Twilight rubbed Soarin's shoulder as he stared at the grey gravestone in his all black suit.
"Yes darling, a truly courageous thing." Rarity assured him before entering the house.
Rainbow crashed into the house, skidding across the ground and attracting the attention of the guests standing in the front hall.
"Oh…..Hey...What's up?" She brushed her hair back and waltzed passed the people glaring at her.
"Oh Rainbow, you're here. I've made you a dress, you're welcome." Rarity threw her a dress and smiled.
"Oh…...Thanks…" She walked into the bathroom and got ready.
Many people, mostly from school, showed up to the funeral. They were all gravely depressed and saddened.
"I'm sure I speak for all of us when I say, that Spitfire wasn't like most of us. She was cunning, smart, and could take a blow. My girlfriend would know about it." Soarin stood and got chuckles from the crowd.
"The thing is, she left too soon, and I didn't get t….to say goodbye…..Rainbow Dash with some words." Soarin finished his last sentence before exiting the podium.
Rainbow got looks as she made her way to the stage, and wasn't prepared.
"Well,...Spitfire….Was a leader. A captain. A champion. Even though she didn't race that day, i'm sure she was in all of us when we won. Spitfire was a very happy person…And the truth is…." She looked over a Soarin sobbing, glancing down at his feet.
Rainbow let out a breath and continued.
"The truth is…..She commited s….s.s….some awesome achievements in life and I know she will be missed…." She sped out the words and didn't know how to say it.
She sped off the stage and entered the house. People joined as they headed for refreshments and beverages. Rainbow spotted Pinkie and grabbed her arm, pulling her to the side.
"Listen Pinkie I-" She was cut off by a hug from the girl.
"I know…..It's ok."
"Thanks Pinkie.."
Applejack walked in and looked over at Soarin pulling large amounts of alcohol out of a nearby cooler.
"HEY. I'm sure Spits would've wanted us to do this too!" He received cheers as the caps from the bottles popped off and produced bubbles.
Teens jumped and danced around in the basement while holding cups filled with beer.
"Hey, it's time for a game!" Soarin started to laugh and stood on the stage.
"First game, bathroom bay! First up, Rainbow and Applejack!" He looked over and pointed at the two girls, completely caught off guard.
They were shoved into the bathroom and heard the door lock and a chair being propped up against the handle.
"Start the timer!" They heard Soarin shout and cheers outside of the door.
Rainbow looked over at Applejack, who was staring at the ground.
"Soooo….AJ….What's up?..."
