Sunlight Underground
Chapter 37: 37. Top
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The voice of Pinkie Pie resonated in Rainbow’s ears just long enough for her to get excited for approximately less than a second before Pinkie’s body collided with Rainbow’s in an overwhelming tackle hug, bringing the harpy to the ground, Pinkie hopping off her with a giggle.
“Oops, sorry!” Pinkie said coyly as she rose to her feet. “Guess I don’t know my own strength!”
“It’s cool, you’re good,” Rainbow laughed and brushed herself off as she stood up, and at the sound of Pinkie’s giggle, Rainbow felt like getting up was suddenly way easier. “I’ve been knocked down harder than that by Gilda like every day.”
“Oh, should I try harder next time?” Pinkie said with an adorable smirk, the poppet bumping her hip into Rainbow’s and getting a laugh outta her.
“No, I’m good,” Rainbow awkwardly rubbed her shoulder. The idea of dealing with two girls as strong and aggressive as Gilda could give a bitch nightmares. “That said, I’m super stoked to work with you again, Pinkie Pie! And to talk to you! I’m excited we’re gonna be travelling together!”
“Oh shit, that’s super sweet of you to say that!” Pinkie beamed and held her hands up to her chin, Rainbow grabbing them excitedly. “I’m looking forward to working with you too, Rainbow Dash! I was really happy to hear that Lightning wanted me to work with you again.”
“That’s awesome, I’m glad it worked out,” Rainbow said. Gawd, there was really something about Pinkie’s smile, and the way she just seemed to be glowing all the time, that was so endearing to Rainbow. She totally got why Lightning was so possessive. “And hey listen, no matter what, I’m gonna protect you.”
“You silly bitch,” Pinkie snorted laughing and gave Rainbow a gentle push, “I’m the one who’s supposed to protect you!”
Yeah, Rainbow thought, on the battlefield sure. But what about from Lightning Dust?
Granted, Rainbow couldn’t just say that with her words; partly cuz if Lightning knew Rainbow was indeed interested in stealing Pinkie away from her, that would be REAL BAD for Rainbow’s continued all of the things.
But also, Rainbow didn’t know what Pinkie’s relationship with Lightning was; did Lightning have her brainwashed or anything like that? Who knows? Best for Rainbow not to test her luck, she figured.
“Okay, yeah,” Rainbow chuckled. “I guess we’ll protect each other.”
“Yeah!” Pinkie said with glee. “Cuz that’s what friends do!”
Woah Rainbow was already in the friend zone? That ruled!
“Yo!” Gilda came stomping up to the two women, waving heartily to Rainbow who grinned confidently and waved back.
Gilda tried to get Pinkie in a friendly headlock but Pinkie squirmed away before Gilda could touch her, and when Gilda tried to put her hand on Pinkie’s shoulder, Pinkie just stepped behind Gilda instead. Gilda turned around and Pinkie moved behind Gilda again, Rainbow stifling a laugh cuz she knew Gilda wouldn’t like it.
“Would you hold still?!” Gilda said irritably.
“Uhhh the only thing I can hold is cute girls,” Pinkie laughed, and Rainbow definitely felt a surge of magic and it was obvious that Gilda could feel it too the way she turned around in an instant and outstretched her arms to clasp them around Pinkie.
Pinkie though just jumped up and hopped on Gilda’s shoulders. She sure was spry, and it was too bad she was picking on Gilda; too bad for Gilda that is, cuz if it were anyone else, Gilda would think Pinkie was hilarious.
“Gawd damn it!” Gilda groaned as Pinkie jumped off of her behind her. “If you’re gonna work for us, you gotta do what we tell you!”
“That’s no fun!” Pinkie beamed and cocked her head innocently. “I’m only supposed to take orders from Spitfire cuz she’s the one Lightning Dust left in charge. But the truth is, the only person I want to take orders from-” Pinkie slipped behind Gilda and Rainbow, appearing behind Rainbow and sharing a seductive glance with her “-is Rainbow Dash.”
“Wh-wha—” Rainbow blanched, caught between how flattered she felt, how horny she felt, and how scared she was of both Gilda and Lightning’s reactions to that.
“Relax, I’m just joking,” Pinkie bumped her hip into Rainbow’s. “We’re all in this together, right? I’ll do whatever you guys want me to do.”
“See, Dash?” Gilda chuckled. “She wants to take orders from us!”
“Gilda, give it a rest,” Rainbow sighed and stood defensively in front of Pinkie. “She’s our ally, not our servant. And if you and me wanna get to the top of the food chain, we can’t boss around and be shitty to every person who can help us.
“I dunno about you, but I wanna be at the top of the ladder. I’m not satisfied with the rung that’s just second from the bottom.”
“Eugh, fine,” Gilda scoffed and shrugged her shoulders. “Geez, Dash, you take everything too seriously.”
“I’m just trying to look out for us!” Rainbow said irritably, Gilda just waving her off as she walked away, leaving Rainbow alone to sigh irritably.
“Hey, thanks,” Pinkie said softly, Rainbow’s ears tingling with heat as she looked over and saw Pinkie bashfully looking at the ground, and then smiling sweetly at Rainbow. “I appreciate you sticking up for me.”
“Uh, yeah, no problem!” Rainbow said confidently and pushed out her chest. “I’m happy to do it! Long as you’re workin’ with us, you should get respect, I think!”
“You’re sweet, I like you,” Pinkie leaned in and gave Rainbow a kiss on the cheek, Rainbow’s gay brain completely short-circuiting as a result. “Good luck out there, Rainbow Dash. I’ll be rooting for you!”
Pinkie hopped away and danced off into the wilderness back to the camp, Rainbow left alone with her thoughts, most of which were of the gay variety.
That Pinkie Pie sure was cool, and Rainbow was certain that she and Gilda would get along famously if Gilda could just get over herself a little bit. And with Pinkie’s power making Rainbow and Gilda even stronger than they already were, they were really poised to snatch the power of the Lightning Knights away from Lightning Dust and accomplish their dream.
It was an exciting thought…
Rainbow couldn’t wait to get to work alongside Pinkie Pie.