Author's Notes:

Welcome to Dashing through the Fire
This story will contain clop at some parts; but more the kind of romantic one^^
Please also note that the Prologue will be the only chapter in third person!
Everything else will be delivered out of first person, either from Spitfire or Rainbow Dash
Now have fun :)

Last Note: Before you Comment or vote please be reminded that this is only the Prologue! Thx :)

Thanks to DonnEStarside for editing

Silence hung over the academy, only disturbed by the sound of the rain. It was long after midnight, and usually nopony except some wonderbolts and guards were seen outside. But tonight, there was a small shadow sneaking between the clouds, fully disguised in a black suit. The shadow managed its way through most of the academy, fast and unseen. Only at the edge of one cloud it stopped. The wonderbolt quarters were at the other side of the academy, not connected to the clouds in the center. While looking at the other side the shadow sighed, slowly opening its suit. A cyan pegasus with a colorful mane made her way out of it, shuddering once her wings were free.

Rainbow Dash looked around, slightly nervous. Nopony was around, but Rainbow was quite the recognizable flier, and she knew if somepony were to look up while she flew, there was nothing she could do to explain her actions in the middle of the night.

She sighed, mumbling a few words “I hope you know what you are doing Spits.”, Rainbow then spread her wings and started with a powerful flap.

She quickly made her way to the other cloud, landing and holding her breath for a moment, making sure nopony had seen her and everything was silent. After she was sure that everything went by plan, she made her way through the shadows towards the wonderbolt quarters. She nearly walked into Soarin and Misty, but managed to hide behind a corner. While the two wonderbolts passed her she could hear every word.

“I would say there is something wrong. She's always after her, mentioning even the smallest error” Soarin' said at the moment.

“Yes, but you saw how she reacted to this. I don't know what's going on, but I only hope Rainbow Dash can stand it, these four months have been long and hard.” Misty answered.

“Plus, there are another five to come. I don't know what Spitfire is up to, but I just hope they don't hate each other. That would make things quite difficult if you think about Rainbow’s talent.” Soarin' paused and sighed “Let's do the last patrol and go get some sleep Misty. I'm tired and we can discuss this later.”

Both wonderbolts went into the sky, leaving a confused Rainbow Dash behind the corner. She shook her head and decided to think about it later, she was going to be late!. Pushing forward around the corner, she managed the last few steps unseen, quickly slipping through the front door to the wonderbolt quarters. She knew the place quite well, instinctively heading for the last door, light shining through under it.

A yellow mare with a bright orange mane sat on her bed, nervously shifting her hooves. It was going to be a tough night, and she wasn't quite sure if she was ready for this yet. Spitfire just wasn't quite that good with feelings and definitely not good with love. She’d never really had a relationship, only small affairs, and she was definitely scared about the task she was about to undertake. With a sigh she turned to the clock on the wall, which said ‘1am’. Rainbow should be here any second if she didn't walk into any trouble. At the same moment she heard a knock, causing Spitfire to jump up and quickly go to the door.

“I'm so glad y...” Spitfire groaned “What the hell do you two want?”

Instead of Rainbow Dash, Soarin' and Misty were at her door. They looked surprised.

“Are you waiting for any...” Misty began, but was instantly cut-off by Spitfire.

“No. Now what do you want? It's in the middle of the Night.”

Soarin' blushed slightly “Can we talk?”

Spitfire refused to look at the clock again “Make it quick Lieutenant.”

Soarin' gulped, seeming nervous “We would like to know why you’re making it such a hard time for Rainbow Dash. What did she do to deserve such behavior?”

The yellow mare tried to push down all of her anger, but was not quite successful. “I'm giving her the same treatment as every other rookie. If you have any problems with my training methods, say it now or leave.” she stated in her usual captain-voice.

Soarin' and Misty looked worried, but turned and left. Spitfire closed the door with a small curse.

'I'm not treating her different. I’m only doing my job for Celestia's sake.' her mind retorted.

She decided to leave the topic be, hoping that her two team-members hadn't had other things in mind. Spitfire sat down on her bed again, her mind still wandering around. Rainbow was late, maybe she ran into Soarin' and Misty. As soon as she began to worry about her, a small, nearly inaudible knock on the door caught her attention. Smiling, she opened the door, seeing the cyan pegasus she was hoping for.

“Quick, come in Dashie.” she whispered, stepping aside.

The cyan mare snuck in and waited for Spitfire to close the door. Once it was closed, she jumped forward and tackled the yellow pegasus to the ground. Laughing, they rolled over the floor, happy to be together. With a small kiss Spitfire stood up and sat down on her bed, patting the place right next to her, waiting for Rainbow. Once the cyan mare sat next to her, Spitfire leaned over, planting various small kisses on her muzzle and neck, causing her to pant a bit louder. She enjoyed it, but she knew it was time to explain herself.

“Dashie we have to talk.. or better I have to talk to you” Spitfire started, getting Rainbows full attention. “These last four months have been beautiful, if not always easy.”

Rainbow looked at her with a scared expression. “You want us to stop meeting and the other stuff?” she started to sob slightly.

“No Dashie, look at me, please!” she paused until Rainbow looked into her eyes “I know it was hard to keep it a secret, not allowed to show anything in public, and I know it could even get worse but... but...” she concentrated on Rainbow and sighed “I love you Dashie.”

The next action came unexpected, but not unwelcomed. Rainbow leaned in for a kiss, a long kiss. She pushed her tongue forward, rubbing against Spitfires lips who moaned in surprise. Quickly her tongue went in, wrestling with her lover’s, tangling in an endless fight of love and care. She broke the kiss after a while, leaving them breathing heavily .

“There is something I wanted to ask you Dashie.” Spitfire shifted nervously once she caught her breath. She kept silent until Rainbow nuzzled her cheek.

“Would you like to be my marefriend?” the yellow mare blushed.

The cyan mare looked at her with wide eyes, silent for a few moments. Spitfire had nearly given up hope when Rainbow jumped up on her, giving her a long kiss full of passion. Breaking the kiss the cyan mare hugged her with a look full of love.

“I would love to be your marefriend! I love you Spits.” she closed her sentence with another kiss. “But what about the others?”

Spitfire broke the kiss, looking seriously at Rainbow. “The same as before. We have to keep it a secret, not a word to anypony!”

Rainbow Dash winced, feeling lost in front of her task. Keeping an affair a secret with some various meetups was simple. But keeping a whole relationship under cover was a whole different story.

“Please Dashie, do it for me. I Love you, but we can’t be together freely in this world without loosing everything. But I promise you something: We will be free someday, free to do what we want with our lives, and I hope you will be at my side when that happens.”

Rainbow Dash wasn’t quite sure about that, but she pushed it away and leaned in for another kiss, promising care and love for all times.

Sadly the future would contain more than a small railing for their relationship.