(This iteration of the story has been cancelled. Detailed explanation + silver lining/glimmer of hope here)
Rainbow Dash always had a thing for First Officer Soarin of the Wonderbolts, even without realizing he could be such a sweet pony once she got to know him a little better. However, her affections are already tied up with the newly adopted Scootaloo, who needs guidance and care when a new disorder rears its ugly head. There's not much room in her heart for a stallion, is there?
Unfortunately, her life will get even more complicated as the Mane Six join the Wonderbolts to face a mysterious darkness in the distant land of Saddle Arabia. She must remain strong, because her entire world is about to come crashing around her ears. Is there a light at the end of this tunnel, or will everything she endured simply bring more pain down the road?
(Rated teen for the occasional instances of strong language, suggestive scenes, and scattered ponies drinkin' themselves stupid!
Chapter headers by: SparkBrony
Former editor: ShootingStar159)
42 Chapters:
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1 The Mother She Deserves [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Jan 25th, 2014
2,766
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2 Pinkie's News [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Jul 25th, 2013
2,689
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3 Dreams and Memories [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Jul 28th, 2013
3,460
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4 The Spirit of Competition [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Jul 28th, 2013
3,059
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5 Rainbow Dash vs. Spitfire [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Aug 1st, 2013
4,257
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6 The Greatest Treasure of Rainbow Dash [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Aug 6th, 2013
2,951
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7 The Worst Day [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Aug 6th, 2013
2,894
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8 Suit of Hearts [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Aug 7th, 2013
2,875
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9 The Therapist [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Aug 7th, 2013
2,918
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10 The Seeds of Happiness [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Aug 14th, 2013
3,528
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11 Quality Time [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Jun 12th, 2013
3,950
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12 Dinner with a Wonderbolt [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Jun 12th, 2013
3,596
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13 The Mysterious Magical Tailor [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Jun 12th, 2013
4,000
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14 At Sugarcube Corner [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Jun 12th, 2013
4,566
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15 A Flight to Success [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Jun 12th, 2013
8,257
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Intermission - Rainbow's Diary [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Jan 10th, 2014
1,005
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Act 2 - Desert Storm [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Apr 27th, 2013
206
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16 A Gathering of the Elements [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Jun 12th, 2013
2,921
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17 The Shadow [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Jun 12th, 2013
3,110
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18 Dark Side of the Moon [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Jun 14th, 2013
2,968
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19 To Be Bearers of Bad News [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Jun 14th, 2013
3,115
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20 My Sister's Keeper [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Jun 14th, 2013
3,469
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21 Disputes, Disguises, and a Dragon [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Jun 14th, 2013
2,926
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22 The Regal Rulers of Equestria [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Jun 14th, 2013
5,363
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23 Dear Joey [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Jun 14th, 2013
3,622
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24 Calm Before the Storm [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Jun 25th, 2013
6,152
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25 Anxious Scootaloo [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Jun 25th, 2013
4,180
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26 Summer Sun Celebration [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Jun 25th, 2013
4,261
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27 Confrontations and Confirmations [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Oct 8th, 2013
6,200
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28 Spitfire's Story [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Sep 29th, 2013
14,003
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29 More Unwelcomed Guests [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Feb 16th, 2014
6,337
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30 The Warlock [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
May 22nd, 2014
6,143
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31 Arid Arrival [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Feb 26th, 2014
11,752
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32 A Matter of Time [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Oct 1st, 2013
7,222
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33 The Outcast Children [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Oct 10th, 2013
9,470
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34 Justice in Gymkhana [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Feb 16th, 2014
9,158
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35 Zugzwang [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Oct 26th, 2013
35,796
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Intermission - Of Souls and Spells [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Mar 21st, 2015
3,676
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Intermission - Escalation [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Mar 19th, 2015
8,654
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Act 2.5 - The Hour of Twilit Void [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
May 15th, 2014
288
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36 The Palace of Kings [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Nov 8th, 2014
12,447
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37 Brothers No More [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Sep 7th, 2015
8,405