Scootaloo...
Is this such a...
good idea?
What are you talking about?
This is the best idea I've ever had!
It's just...
You wanna come. But we talked about this.
Non-Pegasus ponies fall through the clouds.
Yeah, but...
I think we're good.
We are?
Scootaloo, I know you have to go to Cloudsdale to finish your report.
I'm just wondering if this is the best way to get there.
It'll be fine.
Besides, how else could I get there?
A Pegasus chariot?
A flock of birds?
A hot-air balloon?
Huh. Those do seem a lot safer.
Maybe I should try to find another—
Woo-hoo!
Nailed it.
Uh, little man, are you all right?
You're...
Rainbow Dash's dad!!!
Uh, yes. Bow Hothoof at your service.
Uh, honey, somethin's goin' on out here.
Heavens to Celestia, what's wrong with her?
I don't know, but you just made it worse.
Sorry! It's just you're
Rainbow Dash's parents!!!
She's doing it again!
Oh, dearie, please!
You might shatter my Princess Celestia
commemorative plates!
Ow!
I'm so sorry. I just...
I can't believe I'm meeting you!
My name's Scootaloo and I'm doing a school report on your daughter!
Our Rainbow Dash?
The report's on an inspirational pony in my life
and nopony inspires me more than she does!
I'm putting together this scrapbook for my report!
I'm her biggest fan!
Now, little trotter, what you say is impossible.
Because nopony is a bigger fan of our Rainbow Dash
than us!!!
Whoa!
You always wear that shirt?
Heh. Actually, it's, uh,
laundry day.
- But pretty great, right?! - Yeah!
My name's Windy Whistles and I just have to say that it is a total blast
to meet somepony that loves Rainbow Dash as much as we do!
What can we help you with?
Well, I know all about Rainbow Dash's time in Ponyville,
but I don't know anything about her life before that.
Well, you came to the right place!
Here you go! Rainbow Dash's favorite meal!
A pasta and potato sandwich on sourdough!
She just loves to carbo-load!
I can't believe I'm eating Rainbow Dash's favorite food
made by Rainbow Dash's mom
while sitting in Rainbow Dash's childhood kitchen!
This is the greatest day of my life!
I think it's time for a tour of the house.
Okay.
Our little Dashie was an early learner
and so rambunctious.
The combination was—
Exciting!
Whoa...
Is that... her room?
Rainbow Dash's linen closet!
Her carpet!
Her inspirational poster!
"When the going gets tough,
the tough don't notice because they have hard shells."
That's so Rainbow Dash!
Woo-hoo!
Scootaloo, wanna see something really cool?
I, uh, installed the sound effects myself.
Pretty great, huh?
So great!
And look at this!
She was wearing it when she spoke her first words.
So cool!
And this broken lantern is from when she first learned to fly.
And this bitten apple is from when she grew her first tooth!
So many memories!
You're so lucky to have all of these!
Well, I may have a ton of Dash-mentos,
but I don't have any of those
"Rainbow Dash Saves Ponyville" headlines like you.
- Tradesies? - Dealsies!
So where's all the Wonderbolt stuff?
You mean
Rainbow Dash's personal collection of Wonderbolt memorabilia?
No. I mean
where's all the stuff about Rainbow Dash
getting accepted into the Wonderbolt Academy,
and then getting chosen as a Wonderbolt?
Wait, you don't know
that your daughter's a Wonderbolt?
And I got to tell you?!
Uhhhhhhhhh...
Oh, wow! You should see your faces right now!
See? That's what your faces look like.
Our daughter's a Wonderbolt?!
Great timing.
Great door.
I just... It's...
Unbelievable!
You two were kind enough
to show me the Rainbow Dash you know.
Now please, allow me to show the Rainbow Dash I know.
Let's make some thunder!
I was born to make thunder!
We've got turbulence!
How? Where's it coming from?
I'm so proud!
There!
She's a Wonderbolt!
Oh no.
Okay. Which pony broke protocol
and invited guests to our training exercises?!
I guess they're with me.
Mom, Dad.
So good to see you.
Oh, honey, it's so great to see you, too! And wow!
You were so amazing up there with all of that flying!
Uh, how did you know I was here?
Scootaloo filled us in on everything, you modest pony you!
I can't believe I'm documenting the moment
your parents first saw you as a Wonderbolt!
And these must be your Wonderbolt friends!
Hello, team!
I'm Windy Whistles,
the mom of the best Wonderbolt ever!
Yeah!
Just kidding.
You guys were great, too!
Go, team!
Moooom!
Hello, ma'am. Nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you as well and love those goggles!
Love 'em!
You know, I have goggles, too,
but they're mostly just for swimming.
Oh, and bath time.
Mom, please!
They don't wanna hear about your bath time!
I can't believe it!
My daughter, a Wonderbolt!
So proud!
Dad, hold it together.
We're in public.
I know! I know, i— but it's...
just... you had a goal, and...
you achieved it!
All right, Wonderbolts!
Let's hit the showers and give Rainbow Dash
some time to spend with her family.
Okay, yeah! Uh, great practice.
I'll, uh, eh, catch up with you guys in a minute.
Sir, you really raised a great flyer!
Oh no!
Tears... welling up again!
Dad!
Could you give us a sec?
Is something wrong?
Yeah. You should've warned me that you were bringing my parents!
Or talked to Twilight or something!
Not just shown up!
Why?
It's just my parents and I have a delicate relationship.
I love them very much, and we're really close,
but there's a reason I didn't tell them
I'm a Wonderbolt!
They can be a little bit...
- embarrassing. - Huh?
Really?
Yeah, really!
And now you've invited a whole lot of crazy into my life!
What's wrong with a little support?
Bow and Windy!
I'd like you to meet Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle.
- Hi! - Hello.
Greetings, small ponies!
Are you excited to see Rainbow Dash?
Oh, my, yes!
And to think we never bothered
to come to a Wonderbolt event!
We said if Rainbow Dash isn't a Wonderbolt, then what's the point?
But now she is!
And she earned it!
Did you know it all started when she won a spot
in the coveted Wonderbolts Academy,
training under Spitfire!
I didn't know that! How wonderful!
But then, she had some heavy competition.
Especially against another Pegasus named Lightning Dust.
Oh no!
But, of course, Rainbow Dash proved to be the best,
and later made it into the Wonderbolt Reserves!
- Hurray again! - But...
Jealous ex-Wonderbolt, Wind Rider,
was worried that Rainbow Dash might break his speed record.
And so, he framed her for a crime she didn't commit.
Oh no!
But thanks to Rarity,
Rainbow Dash proved her innocence and became a backup Wonderbolt,
until Fire Streak retired
and she became an official Wonderbolt!
Hurray!
Wow, what a gripping tale!
You really know your Rainbow Dash history.
You're gonna do great on your report.
Show's about to start!
Come on, Bolts! Let's start this thing!
Wonderbolts Big Showcase!
Here!
Here! We!
Gooooooooo!!!
Rip it up and
Tear!
Tear! It!
Down!
Then build it back up again and tear it back down again!
- Yeah! - Woo!
Yeah!
Go go go!
Yes!
Go, Rainbow Dash!
Best Wonderbolt ever!
Woo-hoo! That's my daughter!
Go, Rainbow!
Go, Dashie, go-go-go-go-go!
You go, girl!
Your folks were definitely loud,
but they weren't that bad.
Whoa! Since when did we add fireworks to the show?
Uhhhh, we didn't.
- Attagirl! Yeah! - Woo-hoo! Go Girl!
- Go-go-go-go-go! - Go, girl, you got it!
You're a Wonderbolt!
Wow.
Go, Rainbow Dash!
You sign that photo!
Woo!
Cut the ribbon!
The camera loves you! Yeah!
Now let's do the pyramid!
Scootaloo, get up there!
You're the top!
You really do got yourself your very own megafans.
Lucky you.
You hung that towel!
Yeah!
Greatest towel hanger of all time!
Towel!
STOP!!!!!!!
This is ridiculous!!!
Mom and Dad, you are both too supportive!!!
This is exactly why I didn't tell you
I was a Wonderbolt!!!
You're just too much!!!!
Did... Did we do something wrong?
Yes!!! The fireworks, the cheerleading, and,
and how do you even compare
who is better or worse at hanging up a towel?!?!
We're just trying to be supportive.
Well, I'm tired of it!!!
I've had enough of you two being so proud
of every little ridiculous insignificant thing I do!!!
I think you should leave.
First of all,
great job yelling at us, sweetie.
No one can make their parents feel
more worthless than you!
Your words were direct, clear, and...
so painful!
Is there nothing you can't do?!
Why?
Scootaloo, you don't understand!
I met your parents hoping to learn more about you,
but I don't like what I found out!
I'll find somepony else to do my hero report on!
Scootaloo, wait!
I know I wasn't myself back there
and I shouldn't have snapped at my parents!
That's exactly why I didn't tell them I'm a Wonderbolt!
I don't understand. They're so proud of you.
Can I tell you something?
- Sure. - Okay,
but you might wanna hold onto your wings
because this could rock you to your very core.
Believe it or not, there was a time where I wasn't the best at everything.
See this picture?
It looks like I won something awesome,
but actually...
And last, but not least,
it's time to hand out our participant stickers!
Yeeeeeeeaaaaahhhhh!!!
- Woo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo! - Go, Rainbow! Go, Rainbow!
- Yeah, Rainbow Dash! - Hurray!
- You show 'em! - Yeah!
Greatest participant ever!
Uh, your parents realize you didn't win, don't they?
Granted, I was the youngest pony
in the senior competitive circuit.
Most ponies my age were in the Junior Flappers' Club.
I thought it was utterly mortifying
having my parents cheering even when I lost!
But then, when I started to win competitions,
which didn't take very long, by the way,
things got even worse!
- Yeah! - Whoo!
- Woo-hoo-hoo-hoo! - Go, Rainbow! Go, Rainbow!
- Yeah, Rainbow Dash, you show 'em! - Woo-hoo-hooo! Yeah!
Being the best came with consequences.
Very loud, very embarrassing consequences.
Ya know, some ponies would dream of having parents like that.
Yeah, right! Name one!
Me.
Growing up, I never thought
I'd be the best at anything,
because nopony ever told me.
But your parents told you over and over again.
Look!
Best bath taker ever.
Best carrot eater under three.
Greatest napper of all time!
I am pretty good at napping.
I can fall asleep anywhere.
Huh?
For your entire life,
your parents gave you the confidence to believe in yourself.
You're right.
I was always so embarrassed by my parents
that I didn't realize that their support actually made me
the awesome, confident, amazing, awesome,
and awesome pony I am!
And I took them for granted.
And you yelled at them.
I gotta make this right.
I have an idea, but I'm gonna need your help!
That is, if you're willing to help me after I acted like that.
Now that's a great picture!
Rainbow Dash learns the error of her ways!
I'm telling you, I just can't see a thing.
Scootaloo, you are just so great at blindfolds!
It's true. Just tell me what kind of knot you used.
Uh, falconer's knot?
Wait, no! A farmer's loop!
What's this all about anyhoo?
Windy Whistles and Bow Hothoof,
please be seated for a super private Wonderbolt event!
Mom and Dad, welcome to the...
"I Love My Parents and I'm Sorry That I Took Them for Granted
and I Know That They Made Me Who I Am Today
and I Really Wanna Make It Up to Them"...
event.
Enjoy!
Thanks for doing this!
Happy to help!
Mom and Dad, I want you to know that I'm your biggest fan.
Oh, honey, thank you.
But you didn't have to do all this.
It's kind of embarrassing.
Eh, it is a bit much.
And that's why Rainbow Dash
is the most inspirational pony in my life!
Thank you, Scootaloo! Very well researched!
But a little heavy on the pictures
and there was a moldy sandwich in your report.
I'll give you a B.
Yeah! Greatest report giver of all time!
Scootaloo!
- Keep it down! - Scootaloo!
- Okay! - Scootaloo!
- This isn't a rock-and-roll concert! - Scootaloo!
- Please!
Scootaloo!
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