Time for another chapter of wonder bolt rising. I will be posting the off duty chapters after I finish the wonder bolt story line. Since the next episode would be the wonder bolts fight against tirek I skipped to rarity investigates. So enjoy the 500-word chapter.

"I still can't believe you managed to get Wind Rider out of retirement to perform with the rest of the wonder bolts at the air show tomorrow. You know I still don't like him Spits." Stratosphere said as he Danced with his mare friend and captain Spitfire while the party before the wonder bolts performed at the air show. The wonder bolt lieutenant still didn't understand why the legend had come out of retirement but he didn't like the stallion for putting himself before the team. The duo noticed Rainbow dash and her friend Rarity walking up the table and they walked over to greet the duo.

"Hey Dash glad you could make it. And I know you from the attempt to win that contest a while ago. Rarity right? I'm Stratosphere the wonder bolt in charge of the recruits and Spitfire's colt friend." The girl bowed as Spitfire introduced Wind rider. Stratosphere looked over to the see the Pegasus kissing the hoof of Princess Celstria. The wonder bolt officer rolled his eyes as the party continued on and he perked his ears up upon hearing that Rainbow dash might be able to beat Wind riders long distance speed record. The Pegasus knew how ego centered the veteran wonder bolt was and decided to keep his eye on him. The party went on before the wonder bolts all decided to retire to their rooms to sleep before he did so Stratosphere gave Spitfire a kiss on the cheek.

"Remember after the show we have to meet my mom ok? Also get some sleep for the show ok? Love you Strats" Spitfire said as the wonder bolt captain showed her rare soft side and used her nick name for her colt friend. The girl walked into her room as Stratosphere walked to his and entered.

Stratosphere removed his goggles and uniform before slipping on a pair of pajamas and placing his goggles on the night stand. The wonder bolt couldn't stop thinking about Wind rider's reaction to Spitfire's statement. The wonder bolt fell asleep wondering what the next day would bring.

The next day 2 hours before show.

Stratosphere flew by before noticing something. Soaring had informed the wonder bolts that Spitfire's mother Stormy flare had been sick and that she had left to take care of her. The Pegasus landed in the box as he pulled his flight goggles to his forehead.

"Stormy flare? I thought that Spitfire had left to take care of you. I thought the note said you were sick?" the Pegasus looked up at the wonder bolt and shook her head.

"I didn't send a letter are you telling me she isn't here?" Stratosphere's eyes narrowed as he realized what had happened.

"She isn't and I'm going to find out what happened." With that the wonder bolt pulled his goggles over his head before flying inside. The Pegasus had a hunch on who had the deed and he wanted to confront Wind rider. Stratosphere entered in time to see the wonder bolts staring accusingly at Rainbow dash. The Pegasus pulled his friend and one of his commanding officers, Fleet foot back stage to find out what happened.

"Fleets what's going on?" The wonder bolt looked back behind the curtain before responding.

"The others think that Dash wanted Spitfire out of the way. You and I know who did it but what are we going to do?" His friends question worried the wonder bolt Lieutenant as he tried to figure out what to do next.

Author notes

The episode will be spilt into two parts so I can get the most out of the episode. Until tomorrow lighting wolf out!