Rainbow Dash could only sit back and smile as Scootaloo asked every question she could think of, Soarin patiently answering each one, no matter how stupid it seemed.

       "So, you're really a Wonderbolt?"

      "I've been told that." He chuckled.

  "And you've really been all over Equestria?"

"And beyond"

"BEYOND?!"

Oh, sure. Mexicolt, Saddle Arabia, Ancient Roan, toooons of places out of the country. "

Scootaloo could only stare for a second, Rainbow Dash smirking in the background and calling out, "Breakfast!" At which the two Pegasi trotted into the kitchen. Scootaloo sat down to her feast, a bowl of cereal, while Rainbow tossed Soarin a toaster waffle and had one herself. The three were silent for a minute before Soarin spoke up.

     "Bit cramped in here, huh? Sure wish we were outside right now, up in the air..." He trailed off, dodging the light blue hoof trying to smack him. Rainbow knew what he was up to, and she wasn't sure if she liked it or not.

      Scootaloo gulped down a spoonful of cereal before replying. "Yeah, but I cant...."

  This surprised Soarin. "Why not, champ?"  

Scootaloo's face became slightly cocky at the word 'champ' but it darkened again quickly. "Because I can't fly.  My wings... they don't work.  I-I'm broken."

     Rainbow Dash reeled back in horror. "Whoa whoa whoa! Broken? Who told ya that kiddo? Where is this coming from?" She asked, ready to pound the snot out of anyone who hurt her little girl.

           Scootaloo shrugged. "No one had to tell me. I just knew. Everyone says that my wings are just too small but i know the truth, Dash. All the other Pegasi in my class, their wings are the same size as mine. My wings are just broken. They'll never hold me in the air. I'll be ground bound forever and-"

Rainbow Dash silenced her with a hoof. "Hey, stop talking about yourself like that. Look, its like I said before your audition to carry the flag. Maybe you'll fly, maybe you won't. Either way, you're awesome. Never let anyone tell you otherwise." With that, she pulled Scootaloo into her wings and enjoyed the warm orange body pressed against her before pulling her head back to look the filly in the eye. "And if i ever hear the word 'broken' again, you'll regreat it kid." she said, lightly punching Scootaloo's shoulder.

     Scootaloo giggled. "Oh no, I'm so scared of a big ol' softie Pegais." She said, wriggling out of Dash's arms and taking off running

Rainbow Dash stared dumbfounded after her. That little filly was getting feisty! Well, we'll see about that. she thought with a smirk, and glanced at Soarin. She nodded at him, and both Pegasi were off, chasing the little one who had suddenly found the guts to stand up to Dash.