Rainbow Dash was excited! Today was the day Spitfire's letter would arrive and let her know if she would get to be a Wonderbolt this year. Rainbow Dash had tried every year, but so far she had never made it. But this time, Rainbow felt lucky. This time, it was going to be different!

Maybe (just maybe) it was because she kinda made a sonic rainboom, saved three Wonderbolts (including Spitfire), and won the Best Young Flyer’s competition all at the same time. For now, though, Dash had some work to do...

''Cloudchaser!” she called, “I want you and Thunderlane to pick up a storm cloud delivery from the weather factory in Manehattan.''

''Sure thing Rainbow!'' Cloudchaser replied.

''And Flitter, would you make sure the storm team is ready for takeoff? Oh yeah, and also tell Cloud Kicker to bust all the normal white clouds. I'm gonna ask Fluttershy if she can make all the birds move.''

''Yeah, sure,'' Flitter said, relieved. She thought Rainbow Dash was gonna give her a really hard task.

''And when you're all done, you can leave early today,” Rainbow added.

''Really? Thanks, Rainbow.''

When Rainbow Dash went home, Scootaloo was waiting for her.

''Rainbow Dash! Great, you're finally here! I just can't wait to hear if you'll become a Wonderbolt!'' Scootaloo cheered.

''Wow, seems like you're more excited than I am... You remind me of how Pinkie acted when I was about to join the Wonderbolt academy.''

''Yeah, whatever. Open the letter already!''

Rainbow Dash giggled and said ''Okay. Take it easy, squirt.'' Dash started reading the letter out loud.

“The Wonderbolts want to thank you for your wonderful…”

''Blah blah blah... yes or no!'' Scootaloo was so excited she could explode.

''Okay, okay, okay. Take it easy.''

Rainbow Dash started reading the letter faster.

''I can’t believe it!” Rainbow Dash screamed as she threw the letter in the fireplace. ''They rejected me after saving their lives and performing a sonic rainboom!?''

''Oh I...I'm sorry, Rainbow Dash'' Scootaloo said quietly, almost like a whisper.

''It's okay, Scootaloo. It's just that... I was really sure I was gonna make it this time.''

''I...I still love you Rainbow Dash. You're my sister.''

''Of course you do; I'm awesome.'' Rainbow said with a tiny laugh, even though she was sad on the inside. ''Just kidding. I love you too, Scoots.''

''But you are!''

''What do you mean?'' Rainbow Dash asked.

''Awesome!''

''Oh.. thanks, squirt.'' Rainbow Dash’s sadness lessened a little and she didn't feel so ashamed anymore.

Scootaloo sat next to Rainbow Dash and embraced her. ''You are the best flyer in all of Equestria.''

''Yeah, I know, right! And I saved their lives and pulled of the first ever recorded rainboom! I'm a better flyer than all of the Wonderbolts put together, but still they won’t let me join!''

The anger started to rise again.

''I’m gonna ask Twilight to plan a picnic with my friends. I need someone to talk to.''

''Oh, can I come with you on the picnic?''

''Well, yeah. I guess so.''

''Awesome! But we haven't eaten dinner yet, so...''

''Oh, of course. What do you want for dinner?''

''Any hay is okay for me''

Rainbow Dash searched the refrigerator for some good food for Scootaloo.

''I have an apple pie if you want some.''

''Awesome!''

After the two sisters had eaten their pie, Rainbow Dash flew to Twilight's library.

Twilight Sparkle heard the doorbell and opened the door.

''Hi, Rainbow Dash. Are you here for the next Daring do book?''

''No, not really. Could you plan a picnic with our friends tomorrow? There is something I need to talk about.''

''Yes, of course. What is it?''

''Just wait. I'm going to tell all of you at the picnic.''

Next day at the picnic…

''When is Rainbow Dash coming? I’m so excited!,Are you excited? Actually, I just can’t wait until we get to eat these delicious cupcakes!''

''Hold on to your horses, Pinkie. I am sure Rainbow will be here soon,'' Applejack answered.

''Um... do you guys know anything about what Rainbow Dash is going tell us?” Fluttershy asked softly. “It sounded important.”

''I have no idea, Fluttershy, but I guess it should be something about that Wonderbolt thing,” Twilight chimed in.

''Uh... excuse me, Twilight, but um... which Wonderbolt thing?'' Fluttershy dug at the ground nervously.

''Two days ago, Rainbow Dash said she was waiting to receive a letter from Spitfire to tell her if she would be able to join the Wonderbolts this year.''

''Well, isn't that great! I´m sure they will let Dash in after she made a rainboom! Plus, Rainbow Dash is almost too good for them,'' Applejack said with a huge smile on her face.

''Oh Oh Oh! There she is! There she is!” Pinkie cried.

''Hi guys...” Rainbow Dash said as she landed. “What’s the matter with Pinkie?''

''Mr. and Mrs. Cake made these special chocolate cupcakes!” Pinkie explained. “They’re called ‘chocolate dream.’ I just can't wait to taste them!''

''Yeah, right. Now, let's focus on Rainbow Dash. What’s on your mind, darling?'' Rarity interjected, getting the conversation back on track.

''I got this letter from the Wonderbolts this morning, and...''

''Well that's great! I’m so proud of ya, Rainbow!'' Applejack interrupted.

Rainbow Dash held up a hoof, shaking her head. ''I didn't get in.''

''Wait, what!?'' all the other ponies said at the same time.

''Yeah, she didn't get in for some strange reason,'' Scootaloo added.

''I'm so sorry, Darling. I...'' Rarity trailed off. She prided herself on being able to comfort others, but this had been Rainbow's dream ever since... forever, really.

''It’s okay, Rarity. It’s just that I don't understand. I mean, I'm actually proven to be a better flyer than the Wonderbolts!''

''Hey.. uh... maybe it’s your personality? Oh, n...no offense!''

''It's okay, Fluttershy. You may actually have a point. Maybe Spitfire thinks that I would try to take her place as captain!''

''Well, ah think you should go to Canterlot! You know, to speak with ‘em!'' Applejack said with an enthusiasm that spread immediately.

''Yeah, show them what you got, Sister!'' Scootaloo whooped.

''I don't know, guys. I mean, the Wonderbolts are my heroes, and the last thing I want is for them to be mad at me!''

''But Darling, they were so mean to you!''

“Yeah, they are all a bunch of meaniepants!” Pinkie Pie added.

“Hey, Scoots?” Rainbow Dash asked after a long, thoughtful silence.

“Yeah, what is it, Rainbow Dash?” Scootaloo answered with a hopeful expression.

''If I go to Canterlot, would you like to come with me?''

''Oh yeah! We are going to Canterlot!''

''Yeah, I guess we are...'' Rainbow Dash said, rolling her eyes.

“Can we take the train?, Or- no, wait! Can I ride on your back? Maybe I will get a cutie mark in Rainbow Riding!”

''Hehe... Scootaloo, what do you think a ‘Rainbow riding cutie mark’ would look like?”

“I don't know; maybe a rainbow with a saddle! Or wait, maybe Rainbow Dash's cutie mark with a saddle!”

''Sorry, pipsqueak. You ain't gonna get another pony's cutie mark.” Rainbow Dash said.

Author's Notes:

Credits to Cormac McCloppy for editing and helping me with the grammar! ;D