Chapter 7(seems longer doesn't it) - Race Day

Rainbow Dash was trotting in place warming up for the race. She shot a glare at Pinkie who was talking to Flash, goddess why does she feel so weird when she looked at him. She just kept on warming up because in a few minutes the race would begin. It was a big course. Many carnie pegasi had stayed up late setting it up. It consisted of a few long stretches and many tight turns. The finish line was right above the big top that had taken off its top leaving it looking like a bowl. She closed her eyes and prepared herself.

Following Flash

After showing Pinkie around and playing a few games he led them back to the big top. Currently he was trying to warm-up but he kept stopping to talk to Pinkie. Eventually he decided he wouldn't be able to get ready anymore he talked to Pinkie while pacing. "So, Pinkie where is Ponyville anyway?" Pinkie said, "It's by the creepy Everfree Forest," She waved her front legs in the air making ghost noises.

"What's so creepy about it?" Pinkie looked at him funny and said, "Well just about everything, even the plants grow by themselves." Flash looked befuddled and said, "Why is that creepy, think about it what about before ponies. What made them grow then? It's actually really unnatural that we've broken nature."

Pinkie tried to say something then closed her mouth truly speechless. "You know what? you might want to meet my friends." She started to pull Flash towards the stands, and Flash resisted and said, "They don't want to meet me. I'm about to race one of your best friends and they were glaring at me just yesterday." Pinkie responded over her shoulder, "Don't worry, they were just trying to make a friendly competition." Flash continued to resist with words and his strength but he couldn't get free.

His resistance seemingly went unnoticed by the pink pony as she pulled him up to her friends and introduced him, "Hey girls, I want you to meet my friend Flash. He's coming to Ponyville to stay." Flash raised a hoof meekly and said, "Hello."

Rarity turned to him and said, "Hello, dear, I am Rarity and these are, Fluttershy, Applejack and Twilight." She pointed to each pony she named them. Applejack walked up and shook Flash's hoof saying, "Well howdy Flash. Sorry if we gave ya the wrong idea when we was glaring at'cha." Flash responded, glad that Pinkie's friends didn't actually hate him, "It's ok, friendly competition right?"

Applejack just nodded as Twilight came up and shook his hoof, "Nice to meet you Flash and what's this about moving to Ponyville?" Flash was about to say something but the announcer called out over a MPA, magical public announcement system, "Racers please go to the starting line." Flash said, "I have to go, maybe later?" Without waiting for a reply he dashed to the starting line.

View Change- this is going to follow Rainbow and Flash simultaneously just a heads up

The referee flew in front of the racers and said, "Listen, here's the rules. First one to go to through all the course rings and return here wins. If you miss a ring or hit a cloud you're disqualified. Is that clear?" He then proceeded to a booth from which he prepared to start the race.

Flash turned towards Rainbow and said, "Good luck, Skittles!" Rainbow Dash thought, Not this again. She looked at him and said, "Listen I don't like being called Skittles. Ugh, I can't wait to go back home and never have to see you again!" Flash tilted his head to the left and asked the question that even had been bugging Skittles, "Why?"

Rainbow shook her head and said, "I don't know… Every time I'm around you my stomach feels all queasy and I… I don't want to tell you." Flash looked at her not understanding what she was feeling and said, "Well if that's how you feel, I may have some bad news for you." Rainbow narrowed her eyes at him and said, "What?" Flash rubbed his head apologetically, "Well I'm…" Flash was cut off by the race official saying, "Racers take your mark!" "I'll tell you later. See you at the finish line!"

Rainbow Dash grunted and her and Flash took their marks alongside the other two racers. Flash looked at Rainbow and shot her a grin but she was too focused to notice. Flash thought, I wonder why she hates me. The official raised a flag in the air and said, "Set! GO!" The racers took off Aurora taking the lead immediately with Rainbow Dash following close behind. A few feet behind them was Jetstream and Flash close together. Flash could see that both Jetstream and Rainbow were holding back preparing for the long course. Aurora on the other hand was going at full speed trying to achieve a far enough lead that she could then pace herself.

Flash was supposed to give them a show. He was to win but make it close, at least that's what Slen wanted. Rainbow Dash on the other hand wanted to blow everyone else out of the sky. It took all of her will to not race to the front. She knew though that Aurora would soon wear herself out. As they rounded the first corner Aurora was already breathing raggedly. The other racers saw this and capitalized upon it pulling close and then passing her. She tried to keep up but she had already become winded, she was effectively forced out of the race with little chance to recover. Rainbow Dash was in the lead as they rounded the third corner and began rising.

Flash and Rainbow Dash heard Pinkie cheering, "Go Flash! Go Rainbow Dash!" While this just made Flash smile, Rainbow think, Why is she cheering him on? She shook her head as they approached a tight turn. Jetstream was passing Rainbow Dash on the inside but the next turn was immidiatly after putting them neck and neck. Aurora began catching up with Flash, who was following the others closely but not right next to. Flash saw his chance to take the lead as the track took a sudden downturn. He folded in his wings right after the ring leading to the decline. He shot down past the others and flared the wings to rise above the others. Rainbow had not seen this move but Jetstream had and he pushed himself hard as Aurora took advantage of the hill and passed Rainbow.

Now being in last, with only half the track left Rainbow tried to keep up with the others. Aurora and Jetstream were side by side as the next ring approached. Rainbow fell behind them careful not to run into the hoop, which would cause her disqualification. As Jetstream was passing through the hoop he hip-checked Aurora causing her to hit the cloud ring.

Rainbow saw the dirty move, but the referee did not. She and Jetstream were closing in on Flash as they rounded another tight corner and began rising again. The track was nearing the end with only several rings placed together before the home stretch. Jetstream saw this and began trying to push Dash out of bounds.

Rainbow was focused on making these hoops as a hit came from her side. She stayed in bounds and glanced over to see Jet coming in again trying to hit her. Dash flew up as he came in, doging the blow and throwing the stallion off balance. Dash pushed ahead trying to catch up to Flash. Flash didn't notice the dirty tricks that Jet had used and was slowing to make the corners easier. Dash came onto his left forcing him to come awfully close to the side. He slowed letting Das take the lead as Jet passed him as well.

Rainbow went through the last ring as Jet caught up to her. They took off down the stretch with Flash just behind. Flash flew up and tried to pass them. Jet didn't notice but was trying everything he could to keep Dash behind him. He began pushing against her trying to throw her off balance. He got more desperate in his attempts when Dash began pulling ahead inch by inch. He eventually rammed himself against her. She lost control and fell behind Jet and Flash. She redoubled her efforts and caught up to the two at the half-mile mark. Flash was surprised as Dash went underneath him and went right past jet they both began going as fast they could. Flash came from far behind to tighten the group together. Jet pulled in front of Dash but it was clear he had lost of all his steam. He kicked out trying to at least slow down Dash.

Dash was focused upon staying in the lead but she felt a sharp pain in her nose and everything went black. Flash was passing over the two when he saw the kick land. Rainbow Dash's wings went limp and she began falling. Flash stopped in the air, as a scream rose from the crowd. Flash reacted and began flying straight down he was trying to streamline his body. He was already going much faster than he ever had before. Flash's eyes were watering as the wind ripped past his eyes. Dash's unconscious body neared the ground he pushed himself further and harder than ever. He reached out for her and heard a, BOOM! And he shot up to her and pulled up.

Dash's eyes fluttered open and all she could see was fire, but the flames didn't burn. They surrounded the figure of a stallion and she felt warm, like sitting next to a fireplace in the middle of the winter. Rainbow never wanted to be put down. She heard the stallion's voice say, "Are you ok, Skittles?" She said, before passing out again, "My blazing angel."

Flash smiled and set her down next to the finish line. He took a breath as he was assaulted by water. He shouted, "What the hell?" When the onslaught stopped he was suddenly grabbed by a certain pink pony. She was crying and hugging Flash, she cried out, "Thank you for saving Rainbow! Are you ok? Oh my Goddess, if you weren't I wouldn't be able to stand it!"

Flash stroked her head to sooth her and said, "I'm fine Pinkie, why wouldn't I be?" Pinkie pushed him back and shouted in his face out of shock, "You were on fire! You just were chasing after Rainbow then you burst into flames." Flash pulled his head back, "I what! How is that possible?"

Twilight walked up to Pinkie and them and said, "It's because you're a pyromancer."

A/N I finally did it I got the race done. I'm sorry for taking so long, I plan on this being a long story so it required some build up.