"Alright Twilight, but are you sure you don't want to come? It could be fun! Nothing wrong with the lake is there?" Rainbow Dash asked her purple friend. Twilight shook her head.

"No there is nothing wrong with the lake Rainbow Dash, but I'm really behind on my studies and I need to catch up," Twilight replied. She hoped Rainbow wouldn't ask why she was so far behind.

"Alright, if you say so, but you need to stop being so lazy Twi, those books are gonna' pile up if you don't stay on them. Okay, c'ya!" Rainbow yelled as she floated away.

"Whew..." Twilight sighed.

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Rainbow Dash spent a majority of the day at the beach, but nothing exciting really happened. In fact, she didn't even know why she wanted to be there in the first place, but she didn't mind. It was relaxing, and for some reason she had felt tired since she found Fluttershy in her kitchen making her breakfast. 'That was a weird morning,' she thought to herself. The sun was beginning to set, 'time to go.'

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"Hey Applejack! Wanna' go to the beach today? I went there yesterday and it was really awesome! It was very relaxing too!" Rainbow yelled into the Sweet Apple Acres barn. Applejack came out, panting heavily. "Looks like you could use some relaxing yourself," Rainbow commented.

"Howdy Rainbow Dash... I would love too but... I'm really behind on ah-ah-apple buckin'... I'll gladly catch ya'... next time though," Applejack panted. She was hoping the same thing Twilight was the day earlier, 'Don't ask me why...'

"Well it's your loss, I'm going with or without you, but you and Twilight really need to keep on your guys' work. I mean look at the clouds! There is none to be found! Alright, AJ, I'll see ya' later," Rainbow said, getting a leaping start off the roof of the barn.

"Whew..." Applejack breathed.

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Today went the same as yesterday for Rainbow. She swam a little, she flew a little, and she laid on the beach a little. 'This is really nice, too bad the clouds don't have lakes to swim in,' she said to herself with a grin. The sun began to set on the horizon, 'Well looks like time to go again.' She took off and flew into the horizon, but for some reason, a tear rolled down her cheek. She was sad, but she didn't know why.

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"Well it was good talking to you Rainbow Dash, and I would love to go to the beach with you, but I'm behind on an order for a very important client, and as you know," Rarity stopped a moment for a giggle, "duty calls."

"What is with all you ponies and being behind on your work? At least Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie had their work done, but it's your loss I guess. I've gone to the beach both days for the past two days. Well, if you feel like it later you can come down; I'll be there most of the day!" Rainbow said. She trotted out the front door and took off.

"Whew, thank Celestia she didn't ask why," Rarity said quietly.

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When Rainbow Dash got to the beach this time, she didn't feel like doing anything. She just felt like watching. So that's what she did, she sat. And she watched. Nothing interesting happened. She wanted to get up and fly around a bit and stretch her wings, but something kept her grounded. The sun was beginning to set for the third time. 'No surprise there, but why is it a big deal?' She thought. She got up slowly, and approached the lake. She got to the waterfront and stared over the placid water, and began to cry. Each tear making ripples in the water. She didn't know why she was crying, but she felt it was needed, so she let herself. She cried for what seemed like an hour, and by now the sun was at the horizon ready to make way for the moon. She lifted herself off the ground, and snapped open her wings, tears still streaming down her face. She flapped her wings, but something stopped her. She had heard the sound of hoof steps off towards the forest. She looked for what she saw, but didn't see anything. She turned back towards the water and looked at her reflection. Tears dripped down her face, hitting the water. The stinging tears made her blink and tried to wipe the tears from her eyes. She opened her eyes and saw a silhouette behind her in the water.

"Dashie?"

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Thanks and shout outs:
ROBCakeran53 The original author of the masterpiece My Little Dashie
Athanix My cover artist and editor. You made this story possible my friend.
Lauren Faust for making My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. Without her genius, none of this would be here right now.

And last but not least, you guys. I want to thank each and every one of you guys who supported me through this story. I was worried that I would not be able to hold my own against the original heart tugging, tear jerking story we all know and love. You guys pushed me through and for that, I thank each and every one of you. Please, go check out the two guys listed above. They are excellent people and deserve much much credit. Also, for those of you who liked my writing, stay tuned with me for I am working on another fan fic. Be expecting updates within the next week, thanks again everyone. Happy New Years.

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"Daddy?"