Celestia Bless Us

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Chapter 6: Merry Christmas!

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Have you ever heard of a tale on Christmas Eve that an old man has forgotten the holiday's purpose? And that three spirits have visited him and took him through time? It was the world's most beloved and tragic Christmas tale of all time, and it is now being presented in an Equestria Girls version.

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The sun was blinding Rainbow Dash through her bedroom window. She awoke in a gasp and she looked around her. She was back home. The three spirits have given her a second chance and Rainbow can't let them down. She ran out and got her winter gear on and ran out the door, cheering in the wind.

"IT'S CHRISTMAS! IT'S CHRISTMAS!"

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The front of Canterlot High was crowded with students, (including the Main Six, Cutie Mark Crusaders, and Sunset Shimmer, who has changed) waiting to light up Canterlot's biggest Christmas tree. It was 70 feet tall and thanks to Pinkie Pie, the tree was as beautiful as ever. Principal Celestia was heading to the stage when a familiar voice piped from a distance.

"MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!" It was Rainbow Dash, and her face was as cheery as Pinkie Pie. She ran to her first, and gave her a bear hug.

"Please don't stop what you're doing," she said. "It's great!" She ran to Rarity, Fluttershy, and Twilight and hugged them too. Applejack was surprised. Yesterday, Rainbow was a jerk, but today, she's all Christmassy? Rainbow didn't forget about her, though.

"Please keep me up to date on what happens." was all she said before turning to Apple Bloom, who was on Big Mac's shoulders. "And for you..." Tears were running down her cheek, and Rainbow Dash lifted Apple Bloom off of Big Mac and gave her the biggest hug in Canterlot. "I will never forget about you again...ever!" Applejack walked up to Rainbow and gave her a hug back.

"What about yesterday?" she asks.

"Forget that! I'm sorry I yelled at you and that I didn't listen to you. If you need help for Apple Bloom... for her health, I mean... I will forfeit my trophies and my checks and give you the money for a cure. I want to have Apple Bloom back, and happy." The hug became stronger. She whispered in the cowgirl's ear, "Merry Christmas, Applejack."

Applejack was crying, too, but not as much as Rainbow. "Merry Christmas, Rainbow Dash."

"Rainbow Dash," Principal Celestia walked forward. "Someone's asking for you." Then...

"RAINBOW!"

Only one person has half nervous and half friendly tones. It belonged to...

"Soarin?" Rainbow ran quickly and was soon face to face with her old-boyfriend. He still looked the same and had the same personality. "What are you doing here?"

"I moved out of my parents house and I came back here." Soarin reached in his pocket and pulled out a small gift. "Merry Christmas. I meant to give this to you years ago, but we were in a rush." Rainbow opened it and inside it was a sapphire necklace with two lightning bolts, joining together in the middle of a big heart. One was opal, and one was a diamond.

"I love it." and for the second time, Rainbow Dash and Soarin kissed. "Merry Christmas, Soarin. I'm sorry that I didn't get you anything."

"I got you back," Soarin said. "What's worth more than that?" Their lips met again. The crowd cheered for the reunion of Rainbow Dash and Soarin, and Principal Celestia tapped Rainbow's shoulder.

"Can you and Apple Bloom lead on the lighting ceremony?" she asked, and Rainbow nodded. She went to Apple Bloom, and lifted her onto her shoulders. She walked her onto the balcony and they each grabbed an end of a plug-in. Apple Bloom raised her end high in the air, as did Rainbow Dash with hers, as they chanted through the courtyard.

"Celestia, Bless Us Everyone!" They joined their plugs.

The tree started out bright, and it dimmed a little, to show the most colorful tree on Earth. Pinkie Pie did a good job on it. Rainbow Dash lifted Apple Bloom in the air again, and lifted her on her shoulder. Apple Bloom whispered in her year.

"I knew you had a good heart." and she gave Rainbow a little peck on the cheek. Rainbow was blushing, with love of her friends.

Thus ending our tale, where Rainbow Dash learned of true Loyalty and the true spirit of Christmas.

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That's it for Celestia, Bless Us! Thank you for reading!

-Mathew Swift