I rose quicker than I usually did as I came out of that loop. I then dived when I was at the appropriate height back down towards the ground. I stretched out my body, tucked my wings as closely as I could, put my front legs together in front of my face, and aligned my legs and spine as straightly as I could. The ground was coming towards me at an alarming rate, but I could already feel the air trying to get past me. The air was bending to my front hooves. Just...hold...on...

Bang.

I had done it again. Another perfect Sonic Rainboom. I pulled up towards the sky again, and began to write out the names of every member of the Wonderbolts. Soarin', Spitfire, and the rest. It was hard work taking on that many G-forces and staying awake. But I've done this about 3 times now. By the performance, I should be ready to do it without a problem.

I had lost the speed from the Sonic Rainboom, as I pulled out of the last letter. I had finished what was going to be the basis of my routine. It was going to be spectacular. But now I had to go and get ready for the club.

Landing at my house, I felt fairly fatigued. That Sonic Rainboom takes a lot out of you. I walked in and checked the clock, it was only a little past 5. I could rest for a few minutes, and then get ready. I wonder who else is going to be at the club tonight. I don't think that Fluttershy would be there, its too loud for that little philly. Maybe Twilight, Applejack, and Rarity. And if Rarity was going to show up, Spike would be there no doubt.

I got a glass of water, and sat down on my couch. So its only going to be Friday huh? What the hay, I thought it would take longer to nail down a solid performance. Oh well at least I won't so busy doing my routine all week long next week. It would allow me to have a good 'ol birthday party. Should I invite Big Mac? Oh, of course I should. It'd be a nice thing to do, not to mention that I'd be able to see him most of the party. I thought with glee. I got up and turned on the TV. I changed it to the only station that still played the Hay-Stackers.

The loud rock music filled my house. It was set at that volume all the time. It wasn't like I had anything to worry about, to all the ponies down there it wouldn't be anything more than a little beat. I walked over to my washroom, and started the shower. If I was going to be clubbing, I needed to be smelling good. I walked out to my closet and got out my Wonderbolts towel. It was a gift from my dad when I was 13.

That's what I had forgot. I needed to send for my parents so they could come down and visit for my birthday. I had a guest room with a bed big enough for them. Plus I hadn't seen them in a long time. I stepped into the shower, the water was really warm on my body. Mom and dad haven't even met any of my friends except for Gilda. Who even still wasn't my best friend anymore.

I finished my shower and stepped out into my green bathroom. It wasn't to terribly small, but not incredibly big. It had all the necessities a girl needed. A toothbrush, mirror, perfume, a brush, and most other things you'd find in a washroom. I grabbed my towel and began to dry myself. I hope they have DJ PON-3 as the Dj, she's a really good at playing the right kind of Techno music. She makes me almost want to give up rock music, and listen to only techno. Almost...

I brushed my hair, and looked in the mirror. You're going clubbing Dash, you should do at least something different to your hair. I opened the cabinet to the sink and got out my tub of hair gel. I'd barely used this stuff. I began to open it. I should make my hair a little more exaggerated. I put one of my hoofs into the gel and slabbed a glob onto my mane.

I styled my hair up a little higher than normal. It looked some what like a fohawk. Satisfied with my hair, I got the perfume bottle and sprayed myself with some of it. Once that was done, I went back out into the living room. The music was still playing as loud as it was when I had started. I should eat something before I leave, it'd be a lot cheaper to eat here. I walked over to the stove and saw it was only 5:45, and I'd have enough time to make a sandwich or something. I got out the proper things for the sandwich I intended to create.

I finished the sandwich, and cleaned up the small mess I had made. I walked over and turned off my TV, and its a funny thing to notice that you make a whole mess of noise, but when you hear silence it seemed more peaceful than the music you had been playing. Walking outside, the sun was nearing the horizon. I took off and headed towards Sugarcube corner.

I wasn't even close and I could already see ponies on their way to the club. As I saw it come into view, I saw the crowd of people standing in front of it. They were all waiting for the mayor to declare it open. I landed over by the sweet shop that Mr. and Mrs. Cake ran.

I walked in to see if Pinkie was around. "Evening Mr. Cake." I said as I walked in.

"Evening Dash, what can I do ya for today?"

"Is Pinkie around?"

"Yes, she should be upstairs with Mrs. Cake. I see you're going to the club next door when it it opens."

"Yes, I hoping on having a good time." I said as I walked over to the stairs.

"Well a young girl like yourself has to. If your get hungry for something sweet, come on back here and we'll help ya out."

"Thanks Mr. Cake." and with that I was up the stairs. I walked to the first door I saw, and knocked. The door opened to reveal pinkie's face, I saw past her inside the room. It was filled with ingredients for the cakes and sweets they made. "Heya Pinkie." I said.

"Oh, hi Dash. Whatcha doing?" She asked.

"I was going out to the club, what about you? You seem like the kinda pony that would be over there right now." I said.

"That was tonight?" She exclaimed.

"Yeah-" was all I could mutter out before she ran past me to the room at the end of the hall.

"Sorry about Pinkie, Dash." Mrs. Cake said.

"Oh its no problem I'm used to that pony by now. When she gets back her, tell her that I left to the club please."

"Of course."

"Thank you." I said as I left. I walked down the stairs, to the main lobby room. Before I left I called back to Mr. Cake "Have a good one."

"You too Dash." Walking outside I could see ponies with their manes all put up. Some of the stallions were wearing glow-sticks around there necks. And some of the ponies were wearing them around there ankles. I walked towards the club, I could already see how big the crowd was. Judging by the looks of things, the club was going to open in a few minutes.

[Outside Club KanterTrot, 5:55]

Its been a while since I've taken that work collar off, other than when I go to sleep. It felt good to move my neck without having to lift the weight of that thing. I had my hair spiked up. No pony has seen like this since I was a youngin'. Believe it or not, I was what is now consider a "Raver". I used to go out to parties and everything. Now that I was old enough to work on the farm full time, I decided to stop going out the parties. This had been the first club I've been to in about 6 years. Well I'll be darned if this isn't going to be a good time.

The rest of my thoughts, and I bet anyone else were drowned out by the loudspeaker. "Good evening everypony." The mayor happily announced "I see that this club has a major turnout for its first night, I believe that ll the staff and management are going to be excited about that. I'm now more than happy to welcome Mr. Makiro, the manager of KanterTrot." she said as she handed the microphone over to a pony with a brown coat, an red and black mohawk, and several different color glow-sticks hanging from his neck. He's cutie mark looked to be something of a musical note colored with all the colors from the rainbow.

"Good evening everypony. How are we all doing tonight?" He asked. Everypony began to cheer. "I can't hear you!" Everypony began to cheer louder than the last time. "And with that, I'd like to say thank you all for showing up. On behalf of all the staff here, I'd like to officially declare Club KanterTrot, open!" He announced.

Through the mob of people I could see them actually opening to a dark spacey room. As the other ponies and myself were all shown into the building. The room was big, and there was lasers all bouncing around. As I entered the room, the old days began to re-emerge into my head. And the music hasn't even started.

[Inside Club KanterTrot, 6:20 p.m.]

Aah, I could use a drink. I thought after the first song. I didn't know that Raving would take so much out of you. Walking over to the bar, my heart almost popped out of my chest. There he was, right there. Big Mac. Why does he look so different? I took a second glance over him again. I noticed what I had missed before: he didn't have his work collar on, and his mane was spiked. And it made him look better than what he usually looked like.

I approached the bar and ordered a drink. He'll either notice me or he won't. I thought. Should I go talk to him. I pondered this for quite a few moments. Finally building up the courage, I walked over to him. Should I just tell him?

"Hey Big Mac!" I said over the sounds of the other ponies that were having a good time. He looked over at me obviously shocked to see me. And I couldn't tell if he was blushing or not, but from the looks of it he was.

"Heya, Dash." he replied a little low.

"I didn't know you went to clubs."

"I was what you youngin's now call a Raver."

"No kidding."

"Eeyup." Several minutes passed by, and we just sat there talking about nothing important. It was just a general talk. We order quite a few drinks too. We both stopped before we were drunk.

"Um...Big Mac, there's something I've been meaning to tell you." I finally told him. Man, I can't believe this was coming out. I told myself Saturday, and here I am on Thursday telling him.

"Well I do too." He told me too. Could he already be feeling the same way?

"You go first." I said.

"Well it's not easy to explain this, but" he looked at me very nervously "I like you." If I wasn't at a club, I may have fainted. Well that was a huge relief. I had the feeling of jumping around and singing gleefully, the feeling of just pride, and the feeling of completion. It was a very strange feeling.

"Well...That was, uh...what I was going to tell you." My face felt really hot. I was probably blushing really hard. Is it this easy? I can't be, can it?

"Really now?" He said, his face was a shade brighter than his coat usually was, it was an easy indication that he was blushing.

"Y-yeah, s-say you want to go outside and talk? I-its really loud in here." I asked, hoping to get some alone time with him.

"I reckon its a good idea." He replied, and we made our way for the door. Is this really happening? I had butterflies in my stomach. I was so nervous. Wait, why was I nervous? He'd admitted he liked me, and I did the same to him. So why did I still feel nervous?

[Outside Club KanterTrot, 6:55 p.m.]

I should just ask her. Do it Big Mac. I kept thinking while we walked outside. I was determined to tell her how I truly felt, no more hiding. You can do it. "So...uh...Rainbow Dash...ya know, when two ponies like each other...they usually start...um...dating." Why is it so hard to just tell her? It may have been the fact that I haven't talked to any actually ponies I liked for about 4 years.

"Y-yeah. S-so are you asking me out?" She was probably as nervous as I was. Golly was she pretty with her mane up like that. Even though she was nervous I bet she looked better than I did. I probably looked like I ate something really hot.

"I-I reckon s-so." I stammered out.

"Yes, I'd love to." She looked extremely relieved. As if I had taken a ton off her shoulders. To be honest, I felt the same way.

"Allrighty," what a lame response "d-do you want to go get something to eat?"

"I ate at my house, but if you want to go and buy me drinks, we could talk some more."

"That sounds like a swell idea." I escorted her back inside, and got her and myself a round of drinks. We sat, talked, and drank.

[Inside KanterTrot, 8:45 p.m.]

I just sat and talked about my life to him. We drank, I felt quite buzzed. I couldn't stop drinking though. Big Mac is one of those guys that I could rely on if I was drunk. I was glad he was mine now. He was mine. It struck me like a hard-ball. We were finally going out. I could tell tonight was a very, very good night. But tomorrow I had to go help Fluttershy. I was reluctant, but I had promised her. "Big Mac, I promised Fluttershy that I'd help her tomorrow, and its getting late."

"It is. Let me walk you home." How chivalrous. I bet even if we weren't dating, he would have still done it. Nonetheless, I accepted his offer and got up. We walked outside, and it turned out to be a nice evening. Plenty of stars in the sky, the moon was full. Just perfect.

"Say, my birthday is on Monday. Pinkie is going to throw the party over at the sweet shop." I told him.

"Well I'll be there, what time?"

"Around 6."

"Perfect, me and AJ will be finished with the harvest by then." We continued to walk in silence. It wasn't until I actually saw my house, until I figured out how drunk I was. My vision began to blur. I can't fly up there like this.

"I can't go to my house." I told him.

"Why not, whats the matter?"

"I've had to much to drink, if I tried to fly up there I'd probably hurt myself."

"Well you can stay with me and AJ for the night. AJ has a spare guestroom next to hers." It was already the first night we were going out, and I was already ending up sleeping at his house.

"That...would be…...great." I felt very dizzy now. I think I had drunken too much. Everything began to spin. Then the ground came up to say hello. All I could hear was Big Mac yelling to me. I couldn't make a coherent reply. Then everything faded to black...

[Sweet Apple Acres, 9:15 p.m.]

Golly, she isn't a good drunk. Then again, I had worse times than she has. I opened to door to the house. I was careful when I walked in, because I was carrying Dash on my back. She had blacked-out from how much she had to drink. Poor kid.

"Heya big brother." I heard Applejack say from the other side of the counter. She hadn't turned to look at me.

"Evening, Dash is going to be staying in the guestroom." That definitely got her attention. Her head snapped back towards me.

"W-what is she doing on your back?"

"Well me and her were sitting around talking, and she had a little to much to drink. Long-story short, she passed out on the way back to her house."

"Does she know about...ya know."

"Yes, and she told me how she felt about me."

"Okay, well take her upstairs and tuck her in. Then go straight to bed. No funny business."

"Oh come'on AJ if I was going to do anything funny, don't ya think I would have done it by now?"

"You got yourself a point. But just put her to bed."

"Already ahead of you." I said as I walked towards the stairs. What a crazy night. I had told the pony that I liked about how I felt, and she ended up passing out. Not from the truth of course.

I opened the door to the guestroom. The room wasn't that decorated. It was a simple styled room. The walls were painted a shade of brown. It had a bed big enough for 1, a mirror, a brush, a table and chair, and a small TV. I sat Dash in a chair, and pulled back the covers to the bed. I picked her back up and laid her on the bed. I pulled the covers back over her and tucked them in close to her.

Gosh, did she look pretty while she slept. I leaned in and kiss her on the forehead. "Goodnight, Dash." I said. I turned off the lights and walked out.

"And I had to tell her to be good to you." I heard from a soft voice behind me.

"Well, I won't do anything to her. Ya know that."

"Yeah. Well good night Big Mac."

"Night sis."

[Author's Notes]

Afternoon everyone. Like my previous chapter, I didn't write this all in one sitting. I actually had to write this from early morning yesterday, stopped. Then started again last night till about 11. Then I paced myself this morning and tried to write little to nothing. The fact for that is I get bored after I finish posting a chapter, because I think there isn't anything to do. Then now I just finished it. I enjoyed writing this chapter A LOT. It was a fun write. Anywho, thanks for the read again. Leave a review and all that good stuff. Love you all, have a wonderful day.

Mrhelmetman

Posted Date and Time

8/21/2011 – mm/dd/yyyy

16:46 – 4:46

[Revised Notes]

Allo allo, I have just finished my homework and such. School is kinda a big pain for me xD Anyways, I've decided that Sunday and/or Monday are going to be Proofread/Chapter submission. More than likely Wednesday will also be a publish day. Fact of the matter is, my friends are distracting. This chapter was a very good example of that. If you read it before it was revised, it had a few grammatical errors, along with a few misspellings. Anyways

Revised Date and Time

8/29/2011 – mm/dd/yyyy

17:04 – 5:04 p.m.