1:4: Fluttershy and Bonding

Later that day, up above Ponyville on a platform made of clouds, waited Fluttershy. Down below, Applejack merely watched from her stand as Rainbow zipped around in the skies. Fluttershy kept her own eyes on the sky as well, looking around every time she heard a quiet 'woosh'. Quiet... she darted her eyes across the blue sky. Applejack doing the same.

A woosh of air sounded behind her, prompting Fluttershy to squeak. She turned around, seeing a fading rainbow trail heading up, and her head followed suit. This time, the woosh came from her left.

"Eep!" Fluttershy looked to her left.

Another woosh occurred, this time Fluttershy didn't squeak. This was closer and lasted longer. She darted her eyes around nervously as if trying to watch a bee. She turned around.

"AAA~UUUGH!" Rainbow's voice shouted out from above before quickly getting quieter below.

Fluttershy looked up and then down off the cloud. Below, Rainbow was dive bombing towards Ponyville town square, spinning like a drill. To others, this looked amazing; a new daredevil trick from the Best Young Flier, Rainbow Dash? To Rainbow Dash, this was the perfect time to pray to the divine and panic. She attempted to level herself out, only to stop and start spinning rapidly the other direction. She was zipping towards Ponyville at insane speeds, surely this would lead to her destructive technique, the Atomic Rainboom... in Ponyville Town Square.

Rainbow did not dare try to fly upwards, because—wait, why isn't she? She opened her wings as wide as they could through the spinning, and tilted them slightly. She slowly levelled out, her spinning becoming small circles in the sky before Rainbow could actually do something. She realized she was no longer screaming, too caught up in panicking to notice. She twisted her wings a certain way, then she felt a lot of force on her body. She levelled out, no longer spinning or flying in circles, but parallel to the ground.

Unfortunately, she was soaring towards the library's front door. She gave her wings powerful flaps as she slowed down and she put her hooves on the ground, sliding as she slowed down. She was going to slam into the door... no. Twilight would never let her hear the end of it. She gave her wings a strong flap, the most powerful she could muster, then she practically stopped just on the door the instant it... opened? Spike, standing there, flinched when he saw Rainbow suddenly appear, and stop not even a foot away.

"Uh, yes, Rainbow?" Spike asked awkwardly.

Rainbow looked around before letting out a giggle. "Oops, sorry Spike. I was just..." she turned around to see that she actually scared many ponies as she zipped by like a rocket. "Dropping by." She saw ponies picking up bags, chairs, things dropped. "To see Twilight I guess." Spike stepped to the side, and Rainbow entered the Library as Spike walked out, watching Rainbow curiously as he closed the door behind him.

The library was quiet. There was some sounds of paper crumpling and a very aggravated "AUGH". Rainbow walked towards the stairs leading to Twilight's room. At the top, she knocked on the door with her hoof and waited patiently. It felt like five minutes passed, but only five seconds actually did. Eventually, the door opened.

"Oh hello Rainbow, I—" she paused. "Don't ponies usually knock at the front door?" Twilight giggled.

Rainbow chuckled. "Well, can't help it that I maybe kinda sorta literally slid in through the front door as Spike was leaving. Speaking of Spike, where's he going?" Rainbow asked as she walked in, closing the door behind her.

Twilight walked over to her work desk, sitting down as she picked up a quill and began writing on some parchment. Around the desk was a lot of crumpled parchment.

"Spike is just going to—"

"To help Rarity?" Rainbow interjected.

Twilight looked at Rainbow in surprise. "Actually, he's gone to help Applejack."

Rainbow stopped all movement and then stared upwards, trying to picture and think of any reason Spike would want to help Applejack. Apples? Wait, Applejack is usually done bucking this time of day. She should be in the Town Square now, but, ugh.Rainbow stopped thinking before she hurt her head. Spike was probably learning how to man the stand.

"So, what do you want to talk about?" Twilight asked as she wrote something down. "You said you had something you wanted to see me for," she said with sarcasm radiating from her voice.

Rainbow flinched. "Uh, yeah, I thi—" She stopped as she processed the tone Twilight spoke in. "Very funny," Rainbow said with a scowl.

Twilight giggled. "Sorry, but I did hear your commotion outside," Twilight said as Rainbow kicked the floor.

"Pfft, whatev's. I kinda left Fluttershy standing on a cloud," Rainbow said as she turned back towards the door. "I don't even know why I came up here. Stupid brain ran off on me."

"Also, Rarity wanted to see you in half an hour," Twilight said as she turned to Rainbow. "At Sugarcube Corner. She's meeting Pinkie there as well and soon, Applejack," she said.

Rainbow stopped for a second. "Not Spike?" Twilight turned back to her work to hide the sly smile appearing on her face. "Oh, don't worry about him. He has some other business to take care of."

Rainbow gave it no more thought as she did a quick stretch, still a little tense from earlier.

"Well okay then. I need something to do for the next half hour," Rainbow said as she opened Twilight's room door.

Twilight scribbled something down again before turning to Rainbow, "Why not practice flying with Fluttershy? I'm sure she could use some training. She does have some potential," she said.

"Potential?" She thought back a few weeks. "Well, yeah, I guess she has some potential. Never would have gotten Cloudsdale that water without her."

Twilight nodded. "Exactly. Now run along, I've got some work to do."

Rainbow nodded. "Alright. See ya, Twi!" she almost shouted as she zipped down the stairs.

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Earlier that day, Spike had left the Library towards Sweet Apple Acres. He arrived just before Applejack left for the Town Square, the apple cart in tow.

"Well howdy Spike. What can I do f' ya?" she asked, slowing down her trot.

Spike cleared his throat. "I need to send a letter to that Wonderbolt you served at the Gala a few months ago, but I don't know his name," Spike admitted.

"You don't know th' name of a famous flier?" Applejack frowned.

Spike chuckled sheepishly, scratching the back of his head. He held up a letter and quill, preparing to write down the name.

"Th' names 'Soarin.' C'mon, even Ah knew that, an' Ah don't even follow th' Wonderbolts," Applejack said with a chuckle.

Spike ignored Applejack's comment and finished writing the name on the parchment. He nodded his head, rolled up the parchment, and lit it on fire with his magic flame breath. He watched it fly up towards Canterlot for a few seconds before looking back to Applejack.

"So, how exactly did you know his name?" Spike asked.

Applejack began trotting towards Ponyville once more, Spike turning around and following.

"When Rainbow really gets into 'er Wonderbolts mood, she jus' never shuts up. One tends t' pick up a thing 'r two 'bout them," Applejack replied.

Spike shrugged. "Fair enough. Speaking of Rainbow, I think she almost had a wipe out earlier." Spike noticed Applejack glancing back at him with a raised brow. "Well, I opened the door to the library to leave, and she skid to a stop right in front of me. Behind her, there was, like, total chaos in the streets. Either she almost wiped out, or a breeze tore through town. Or, hurricane, I guess."

Applejack chuckled, turning to face the road in front of her. "Ah wouldn' be surprised. Y' sure she doesn't know 'bout what y'all are doin'?" she asked.

Spike pounded his chest with his free hand, letting out a small puff of smoke.

"Not with my mad skill. Now I just gotta wait for a response," Spike replied.

As if on cue, his stomach churned, and he burped out a letter in response. Applejack paused to let Spike catch up. He went to go pick up the letter, but stopped. His stomach churned once more, and he burped out yet another letter, this one being slightly larger.

"Well, that was fast... and a little more than I was expecting," he chuckled.

He picked up both letters and jogged back to Applejack's side. He opened the first one, reading it quickly.

"Alright, so I'm unable to meet with the Wonderbolt physically, but I can meet with the Wonderbolts messenger." Spike looked to the skies. "Any minute now. Told him to meet me at Ponyville Town Square."

"Well, Ah guess we're goin' to th' same place." She paused. "So, how was yer day, Spike?"

A few minutes later, Spike wrapped up discussing Rainbow's training as they arrived in Ponyville Town Square. Spike looked into the small crowd, spotting the Wonderbolts insignia on a white pegasus' coat, as well as a package in saddlebags. On his head is a silver mane, and a fedora rested on top. He looked around, and Spike quickly waved to Applejack.

"See you later, Applejack!" Spike shouted as he darted off towards the pegasus.

"See ya, Spike," Applejack waved while she set up the stand.

Spike finished running up to the messenger pony, and waved the larger letter. It had the Wonderbolts insignia on it, and the messenger nodded.

"Ah, you must be Spike the Dragon," the messenger said. "I'm here on behalf of Soarin."

"Hi. I got the letter. Rainbow will be thrilled. She was really bummed about the mess the Grand Galloping Gala turned out to be," Spike replied, reading over the letter quickly.

"Mr. Soarin is glad he has this chance to repay the favour," the pegasus replied.

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"Alright then, I'm going to help you fly better, so let's set some rules," Rainbow said, marching back and forth in front of Fluttershy. Both pegasi were on top of a cloud. Fluttershy stood there, attempting to stand tall, like a Royal Guard; a stern look on her face.

"Yes sir! Err, I mean, ma'am..." Fluttershy said, growing quieter and losing her tall stance.

"Rule number one: FLY FAST!" Rainbow shouted as she stomped her hoof on the cloud.

The sudden sound startled the yellow pegasus, causing her to squeak.

"Uh, yes ma'am."

"Rule number two: buck 1,000 clouds a day," Rainbow declared.

Fluttershy winced. "Bu-buck 1,000 clouds?" she asked, nervously.

Rainbow stopped, narrowing her eyes as she thought. "Okay, maybe 1,000 is a little excessive, given it's you, and it's a lot of clouds." She stared around, observing the skies. "But, get used to bucking clouds. As a Pegasus, clouds are much harder to buck given we're supposed to be able to stand on them. It's kinda like..." She looked upwards, thinking of a comparison. "Bucking a cloud. Shoot, just get used to it."

Fluttershy nodded. "Yes ma'am."

"Rule number three: never question my reason for training you," Rainbow declared.

"Yes ma'am?" Fluttershy responded, unsure of the nature of the request.

Rainbow thought again. Ugh, if only I was as smart as Twilight... I'd have much more plans and rules thought up. Think, Rainbow, what could Fluttershy do with her potential?

"Rule number four: Create a Sonic Rainboom by the end of the week!" Rainbow blurted out.

Fluttershy just gave Rainbow Dash a blank stare, shaking. "A S-Sonic Rainboom!" she stuttered out.

"Ugh, scratch that. Let's just practice a little bit," Rainbow said as she walked over to the edge of the cloud.

Fluttershy peered down to the ground, then off into the distance at several cloud formations Rainbow made. Several clouds shaped into rings. Easy stuff for Rainbow. Very easy. She could be doing practically anything and do it flawlessly but to Fluttershy, it looked difficult due to her non-athletic flight style.

"Just follow my movements and you'll be fine. This is just to see where you're at," Rainbow said as she immediately began flying at a very slow pace, at least for her.

Fluttershy flapped her wings slowly, then began a flutter. A little bit faster and she finally got airborne as she began following Rainbow Dash. She was a much faster flier but the thought that she had to do a small obstacle course unnerved her to the point where she was almost too scared to even hover, but she kept it up. She slowly caught up to Rainbow prompting Rainbow to whistle in approval. She began flying faster, only this time, she did it backwards.

"Oh, don't do this. Fly normally, and faster, please," Rainbow said with a dry voice.

Fluttershy gulped. They reached a ring higher up. Rainbow turned around and flew upwards. Fluttershy flapped her wings harder and flew at a considerable speed through the ring. Rainbow, after clearing the first ring, flew downwards to the next ring. Fluttershy locked up after this however and instead dropped down. Rainbow flew through the ring and stopped. She noticed a lack of gently flapping wings, prompting her to turn around. She didn't see Fluttershy behind her, or above her. She looked down and her eyes widened

"Woah, flap your wings Fluttershy!" Rainbow shouted.

Fluttershy immediately tried that and gave them a very weak flap before starting a steady flapping. She stopped falling and gently, slowly, flew up back to the second ring.

"Sorry, you know how I get when it comes to obstacles. It's just so much for somepony like me," Fluttershy said as she floated through the second wing.

"Ugh, this is taking forever," Rainbow said as she flew faster to the third ring which wasn't far off.

Rainbow looked back, just as Fluttershy started flying faster. She slowly caught up to Rainbow as she flapped faster. She turned her head to see how close Fluttershy was, noticing she had a rather aggravated face, like she wanted to hurt Rainbow. Her snout scrunched up, brow arched, and bared teeth.

"Um, 'shy, you seem kinda mad," Rainbow said as she kept looking behind her at Fluttershy.

Fluttershy flinched. "Oh, I'm sorry, I was just determined," she said quietly as the two pegasi adjusted their course and flew upwards slightly.

"Well anyways, I didn't really expect you to accept my help, or, well, I did but..." Rainbow coughed as she turned right to the next ring, Fluttershy following suit. "I mean, you just said you were determined. Whyzzat?" Rainbow asked as she dropped altitude after clearing the next ring.

"It's just, I've done so much in flying." Fluttershy said.

Rainbow noticed they were flying much faster than before, something Rainbow would consider a hurried speed as they cleared the next ring.

"Well, I caught up to you when that big meanie Discord made you all grey," Fluttershy replied.

Rainbow frowned at the memory as they flew through the next ring. She realized they were going at a pace faster than she ever thought Fluttershy could reach.

"I helped Cloudsdale get its water when they needed it. I just thought that I could get better at flying." They flew through the next ring at a speed that dwarfed Fluttershy's casual flight speed.

"Well, I understand. Twilight did mention that you had some potential. You did catch up to me when Discord brainwashed me," Rainbow said.

They flew through another ring, this time throwing Rainbow off. This was much faster than she expected she'd had to go for this little course. Now the turns were getting harder. She looked back for a second; Fluttershy didn't seem to be having trouble at all. Rainbow's inner athlete kicked in at the threat of a challenger.

"Well, let's test that potential. Fluttershy, beat me to the end," Rainbow said, cracking a cocky smile.

Fluttershy once again flinched. "?Bat you!" she asked, shaking now.

"Yes, beat me!" Rainbow said as she prepared to take off.

Fluttershy squeaked as she noticed Rainbow was about to take off. She prepared to fly at her fastest which she thought she long since beat.

"No more rings. Let's race—" Rainbow looked down at the ground to see where she was. Currently, they were flying over Sweet Apple Acres. "From here, to," she looked to her right, spotting a lone cloud far off on the other side of Ponyville. "That cloud!" she pointed with her hoof.

Fluttershy looked over at the cloud Rainbow pointed to. It was easy to spot.

"Rea—onetwothree,go!" she blurted out before taking off.

Fluttershy squeaked once more, and did her attempt at a take off. She flapped her wings as hard as she could, speeding up. Fluttershy surprised herself with the speed she was gaining. Slowly, she caught up with Rainbow Dash who was going at a moderate speed. They zipped over Ponyville. Below, one could easily tell Rainbow but the other speeding blur? Nopony knew. Rainbow was busy smiling away.

Fluttershy was actually not far behind Rainbow, only a tail's length away. Rainbow was certain she was far ahead due to the shy pegasus' nature; she didn't expect Fluttershy to actually keep up with her. This was nothing more than a quick ego boosting race at this point, yet she wasn't sure why she she was getting aggravated by Fluttershy. She soon dropped her doubts when she saw a pink maned, yellow pegasus flap past her. She grit her teeth and prepared to fly much faster but it was too late. Fluttershy touched down on the cloud.

"I... won?" Fluttershy questioned as Rainbow slammed into the side of the cloud.

Rainbow groaned and crawled onto the cloud. "Uh, that's because I let you win. Yeah," Rainbow said as she buried her face in the cloud, trying to hide the flustered look on her face.

Fluttershy bought it instantly. "Oh, I see. I mean, you're the Best Young Flier, and all." She paused, smirking in the silence. "But I was so fast, wasn't I? I hadn't expected this. Yay..." she said, congratulating herself. Rainbow Dash merely stared off the cloud.

"Well, I wasn't giving it my all but, you did beat me to this cloud, Fluttershy. That was much faster than I expected. You're potential is definitely showing. You did great," Rainbow said, letting out a chuckle.

Fluttershy gave Rainbow a surprised stare. "Well thank you, Rainbow Dash. I would love to fly with you again. That was so fun, but it was also scary," Fluttershy said as she jumped with excitement before slowing down.

Rainbow stood up and stretched. "It was more fun than I expected." She looked off the cloud towards Ponyville. "Even if I was arrogant," she said quietly. "Still, you're not that bad of a flier."

Fluttershy giggled. "Thanks." She paused after, looking around. "I'm going to run back to my cottage for a second. I'll see you later, Rainbow Dash."

Rainbow waved back with a grin. "See ya, 'shy."

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Later on, Rainbow and Applejack were walking back from Ponyville Town Square, Applejack flagging Rainbow Dash down after her little session with Fluttershy. Rainbow offered to help—again—by pulling the cart for Apples, while Applejack pulled the stand. Bit of repair was needed; it was an old thing.

"So, Ah take it things went well with Fluttershy?" Applejack asked Rainbow.

"It went better than I thought. She was actually pretty fast," she said, almost cracking her voice.

Applejack cocked her head to the side. "Soun's like y'all 're hidin' somethin'." Applejack prodded Rainbow's side with a hoof.

Rainbow shook her head. "Wha? Never. I'm not hiding a thing," Rainbow began trotting faster, dragging the cart behind.

"Fluttershy? Fast? What in Equestria would make you say that? Did she beat ya?" Applejack said, darting right to what she thought was the topic.

Rainbow spat at the ground. "She only caught me off guard! And I wasn't giving it my all!" she replied defensively.

Applejack let out a laugh at how worked up Rainbow Dash. They walked in silence for a bit, Rainbow a little too flustered to talk. They approached Sweet Apple Acres, much faster to Rainbow's liking, or, was it too slow?

"So, how was your day, Applejack?" Rainbow asked, needing a conversation starter.

"Well, it was just dandy. Made a nice profit, ran outta apples 'fore th' end of th' day. How 'bout yours, sugarcube?" Applejack asked, in an obvious good mood.

"Well, as I said earlier, better than I thought." Rainbow stood up much prouder than before. "Did some practice, asked Fluttershy to watch my other practice, then I—"

"Spiralled through Ponyville to Twi's front door. Heh heh, t'was hilarious," Applejack finished the sentence for Rainbow.

Rainbow glared at Applejack, clearing her throat in the process. "Then, Fluttershy and I practiced. Wait, didn't you know all of this?"

Applejack laughed. "Yup. Jus' felt like proddin' it from yer mouth is all," she said.

"Eh, let's hurry up and drop this off at Sweet Apple Acres so we can head over to Sugarcube corner," Rainbow said.

"Heh heh, alrigh' then," Applejack said, still in a giggly mood.

Eventually, they reached Sweet Apple Acres and Rainbow followed Applejack to where they'd be dropping off the carts: just tucked away behind the barn in a shed. Jumping out of the harness, Rainbow gave her wings a quick flutter; the harness bothered her barrel slightly. Applejack was completely used to it by now.

"Ugh, I really don't get how ponies can get used to this... and I thought it was bothering me with the jewel carts Rarity made us all pull," Rainbow said as she did a few more stretches.

"Heh, well, ya get used to it. It's not so bad, but then again, ya do have wings," Applejack said. Rainbow rubbed her wings, rotating them. "Ya want a piggyback, sugarcube?" Applejack said as she began trotting away.

Rainbow glared at Applejack once more before she shook her head. "No. I'm not that sore," Rainbow said as she trotted over next to Applejack.

"How 'bout a massage?" Applejack said, nudging Rainbow in the wing. Rainbow picked up on Applejack's sarcasm, but she did like the idea.

"Well, since you're offering it, how about you give me one—" Rainbow paused as they walked towards Sugarcube Corner. "Actually, how about when I re~ally need it. Say, after you take the prize for Sweet Apple Acres?" Rainbow said letting out a smile.

Applejack chuckled. "T'was a joke but alrighty then. Actually," Applejack said as they walked into Ponyville. "Let's make it a barter. I give y'all a massage, and y'all give me yer trust."

Rainbow cocked her head. "Trust? Elaborate, AJ. I'm not too keen with Apple family wisdom."

Applejack let out a small chuckle. "Be honest with me from here on. Ever need to cry, use my shoulder. Ever need to talk, Ah'm here. Trust and character, Rainbow. Build on that. Make a choice from yer heart and follow it," Applejack said.

Rainbow cocked her head. She was sure Applejack had a point but she was obviously missing it. "Afraid I have absolutely NO clue what you're getting at Applejack, but I get the gist, I guess," Rainbow said as they walked.

Applejack let out a chuckle. "Don' worry, sugarcube. It'll come t' ya in time."

"Whatever you say, Applejack."

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Arriving at Sugarcube Corner, Applejack and Rainbow Dash were greeted by Rarity, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie and Twilight. Spike was still busy, it seemed. There wasn't a surprise party, but instead, Pinkie was staring at Rainbow Dash, wide eyed and she was shaking. Holding back from a potential Pinkie outburst it seems.

"So, what's up?" Rainbow asked as Applejack and her entered.

"Well, several things. First up, Rarity has finished the uniforms," Twilight said as Rarity levitated a box.

Rarity opened up the box and pulled out the uniforms. There were several for Rainbow to wear, and each appealed to her. Each was sleek, each was cool, each expressed the colourful, proud, speedy nature of Rainbow Dash. Uniform number one was held up, unfolded in front of them all.

"Uniform number one is specially designed for our dear, Rainbow Dash," Rarity said.

Number one had the barrel, designed with a white colour scheme bearing small apple shapes on the front. The apples were in a coloured gradient starting with the short wavelength part of the colour spectrum, and as it went to the tail, the apple shapes got bigger and the colour were longer in wavelength. The front legs were decorated with warm colours, mostly red. The back was decorated with cool colours, this end being blue. Near the tail, some small, short, streamer-like pieces of fabric were decorated like the warm colours of the rainbow, and were also cut into jagged shapes, like a lightning bolt. Rainbow could already picture flying in the uniform. There were a few clips here and there which blended in perfectly; this was meant for pulling banners and nothing more.

"Wow, this is amazing, Rarity. It is so cool," Rainbow said as she poked at the uniform, testing the fabric.

Rarity pulled out uniform number two. It was definitely a warm colour uniform. The barrel was decorated to have multiple clips on it. It was obviously for pulling heavier cargo. The entire uniform didn't seem to have a clear pattern but it flowed with a fiery design, made of orange, red, yellow, and brown apples. You'd have to be right up close to notice the apple pattern on it. From afar, it had a different feel: Autumn, the biggest time for applebucking. It was amazingly done. This uniform seemed to serve more than one purpose, probably a multi-pony uniform, probably the one most of the team would be wearing. The clips worked for pulling carts instead of the usual harness, but there was space for wearing that too. Its colour scheme radiated a feel of Autumn.

"This is cool. Way too cool, yet it looks a little excessive for flying related things," Rainbow said, hoping to have her indirect question answered.

"That's because it's for Applejack, Pinkie, and I as well, dear," Rarity beamed.

Knew it...Rainbow thought.

Rarity levitated the third uniform out; it was the opposite of the previous uniforms, and had a nice, Spring and Winter feel. It didn't look like fire, but instead, similar to Applejack's dress for the Gala; it was the uniform Twilight and Rarity would be wearing.

"Rainbow Dash, you'll be wearing all of these at some point, given you're the model," Twilight added.

Pinkie bounced forward, attempting to tackle the uniform before Rarity levitated it out of the way. She landed on the ground, unphased by the impact and shut back up to her hooves. "I love mine! It is so radiantly bright and flamey! Ooh, like an assortment of cupcakes! Or if somebody took a picture of Applejack, Fluttershy, and Pinkie Pie—wait, that's me! Ooh, anyways, if they took a picture of us three, and copied that picture, and cut us out and pasted us all over again!" Pinkie piped up.

"However, there is one uniform which is only worn by Fluttershy as she is the one tending to the stall at all times," Rarity said as she pulled out uniform #4.

Uniform number four was something soft; there were no clips at all. It had a completely white body with a light gradient of red, orange, and yellow on the front legs from the hooves up to the main body. Thee back legs had the same concept with the colours blue, indigo, and violet. There was a second part to the uniform that went on like a jacket, yet it was easy to put on, and had a cool gradient of green. It was a perfect uniform for somepony like Fluttershy.

"These uniforms are lovely," Twilight said as she examined them all.

"Mine is beautiful, Rarity. I couldn't ask for a better outfit," Fluttershy said, getting a little excited.

"Well, they're all jus' dandy, Rar'ty," Applejack added as she looked at the warm outfit.

"Mine is pretty awesome," Rainbow said as she examined her personal one.

"They all make me hungry for apple pancakes," Pinkie said as she bounced around the group.

"They make me want one," another voice said.

Each pony turned to see Spike enter, holding a suitcase and wearing a fedora. Twilight giggled at Spike's getup as he adjusted the hat atop his head.

"Ooh, Spike must be getting ready for a musical number!" Pinkie boomed. "Gonna moon walk into jail 'cuz you're a smooth criminal?" Pinkie asked, holding back a fit of giggles.

Spike raised an eyebrow at Pinkie before clearing his throat. "Anyway, I got it, Twilight. And he even gave me his hat," Spike said as he tipped his hat as he walked past Rarity. Just as suddenly as she got into it, Pinkie was out of the white uniform.

"Great, which brings me to point number two. Spike, open the suitcase, please," Twilight said as Spike set the suitcase down between everybody.

Rarity folded the uniforms and placed them back in the box. Spike undid the clips on them and opened the uniform.

"For Rainbow Dash," Spike said as he stepped out of the way to let Rainbow see the contents of the suitcase as everypony took in the sight.

Rainbow stared, eyes wide. Inside, was an apple-shaped red ruby necklace with beads that were in a rainbow gradient in a small case, saying "Canterlot Jewelry". Next to that, was a pair of goggles slightly worn down. Finally, resting on the bottom, was another uniform. Twilight levitated the necklace out and floated it over to Rainbow.

"Applejack, Spike, Rarity, and I had this made just for you, Rainbow. For the campaign, and maybe for the inevitable party Pinkie will throw if Sweet Apple Acres won," Twilight said as she opened the case, fitting the necklace on Rainbow's neck.

Rainbow didn't fight at all. It actually looked kinda nice, and she did wanna put it on, even if it was a little girly. It fit perfectly.

"Wow, this is amazing, and don't worry, I'll be wearing this to the victory party, because we will win for Sweet Apple Acres! For Applejack!" Rainbow said, her mind racing with excitement.

The confidence must have been radiation, because everybody else instantly cheered, forgetting the possibility of losing.

"The goggles weren't mandatory, but the one who arranged for us to get the necklace figured this would work as an apology gift." Twilight levitated the goggled over to Rainbow, and she almost fainted from what she saw. "The Wonderbolts, specifically Soarin, were kind enough to donate a pair of goggles as a bit of a good luck charm and as a ve~ry late apology for the Grand Galloping Gala," Twilight said.

Rainbow didn't even wait. She let out a little squeal as she pulled the goggles onto her face, placing them over her eyes. They were so clean with no scratches. They were in mint condition. She wondered if she should even wear them, but quickly killed the thought. She had to do them proud. The Wonderbolts remembered the Gala, which was enough to make Rainbow feel much better about the chaos caused

"And what about the uniform!" Rainbow beamed, excitedly.

Twilight levitated the uniform out, letting it unfold for Rainbow to see.. Rainbow's jaw dropped, her eyes grew wide. It resembled a mixture of her exclusive uniform and the Wonderbolts uniform; it even had the clips on it.

"They were more than willing to allow me the honour of using their design in a special design of my own, another part of their apology," Rarity said as she tried to hold back her excited glee.

Rainbow was having a much harder time at holding back an excited fangirl squeal of her own. She was shaking now just like Pinkie Pie was when they first entered.

"Alright! Let's do this, for Sweet Apple Acres!"