So... all I need to do is...
Get Twilight to talk about a couple of memories?
Twilight’s so busy,
The spa’s the only place we could think of
Where you could “run into her.”
Thanks again for agreeing to this.
I know this place isn’t exactly your kind of thing.
It sure isn’t!
But, you know, it’s for Twilight...
So, I’m willing to suffer through anything
Ah! Rainbow Dash!
So good to see you again!
Would you like your usual suite of treatments?
Princess Twilight Sparkle!
It has always been such a pleasure
To serve the Princess of Friendship,
But now you will be the ruler of all Equestria!
And getting ready for the coronation is pretty hectic.
I need some time for myself.
Becoming a ruler is exhausting.
Tell me about it!
I choreographed a whole routine for the coronation
And led the Wonderbolts through it today.
It really took it out of me!
I can’t imagine leading everypony in Equestria.
Hey, Rainbow Dash.
I didn’t realize you came to the spa after practice.
All the time!
You know for...
For the deep tissue sports massage.
It really helps with sore muscles and flexibility.
Well, if you’re here,
I believe it.
So, when do you think
You realized just how athletic I was?
Um... The first moment we met...
Hmm...
There’s supposed to be a pegasus pony
Named Rainbow Dash clearing the clouds.
Well she’s not doing a very good job, is she?
Uh... Excuse me?
Lemme help you...
Oops. I Guess I over did it.
Uh... How ‘bout this?!
My very own patented RainBlow-Dry!!
No, no, don’t thank me. You’re quite welcome!
Lemme guess. You’re Rainbow Dash.
The one and only!
Why? You've heard of me?
I heard you’re supposed to be keeping the sky clear.
I’m Twilight Sparkle,
And the Princess sent me to check on the weather.
Yeah, yeah. That’ll be a snap.
I’ll do it in a jiffy
Just as soon as I’m done practicing.
Practicing for what?
The WonderBolts!
They’re gonna perform at the Celebration tomorrow,
And I’m gonna show ‘em my stuff!
The WonderBolts?
Yup.
The most talented flyers in all of Equestria?
That’s them.
Please. They’d never accept a pegasus
Who can’t even keep the sky clear for one measly day!
Hey! I could clear this sky in 10 seconds flat!!
Prove it.
Yep. I’ve been a sporty pony my whole life.
So I have to come to the spa a lot because, um...
Sports.
Come on, Dash,
You don’t have to pretend you don’t like frilly spa treatments.
Everypony knows you’re an athlete,
But it’s not exactly a secret you like to be pampered too...
Rainbow Dash?
What are you doing here?
Yeah. I didn’t think spa treatments were your thing exactly.
What?
Oh. They’re totally not.
At least, not the “frou-frou” kind.
Yeah, I uh...
I think I tweaked something at Wonderbolts practice the other day.
I just came in for a deep tissue sports massage.
Ah, Miss Dash?
I’m so sorry, but we’re running just a tad behind
And we’re not quite ready to start
Your pampered muzzle massage
And indulgent hooficure just yet.
I... I’m pretty sure that wasn’t what I signed up for.
But They're your usual...
And it seems like you’re really busy today anyway.
I’ll just come back tomorrow.
See you two later. Have fun.
But put me down for the same thing.
So, Applejack and Rarity told you about that, huh?
And there’s nothing wrong with it.
In fact...
You should enjoy your indulgent hooficure.
I suppose it’s okay to like different kinds of things.
Exactly.
I’m not only a princess
And you’re not only an athlete.
Think of all the non-sports things you’re into.
Rainbow Dash?
What in the world is going on?
Why are you stealing slippers?
Hey! Get back to the hospital.
What’s all the ruckus?
Hmm, I’d say it’s more of a fracas than a ruckus.
What’s going on, Rainbow Dash?
I’m an egghead!
Pardon?
See, I was trying to get back into the hospital
To finish the last chapter of...
Daring Do and the Quest for the Sapphire Statue!
You got me.
I knew the book was good but...
I didn’t know it could drive a pony to petty theft!
Good?
Try awesomely amazing!
That book is UNdeniably,
UNquestionably,
UN-put-down-able.
But then I had to put it down!
I was sent home before I could finish it.
Well, I’m glad that’s all this is about!
There’s no reason to go around causing a ruckus
Fracas.
Causing a fracas...
Just because you like to read!
Land sakes!
I dunno.
Liking a bit of pampering
Doesn’t make you any less of an athlete or anything else.
You’re right.
What do you say we do hooficures and get pampered together?
Thanks, but I’ve been looking forward
To a little alone time to decompress
And the Ponyville Day Spa has just the thing.
Maybe next time.
We don’t have anywhere near enough memories
For your section of the book.
Sorry, Dash.
You were right.
This decompression thing is great!
It is pretty relaxing.
Or it was.
Yep.
But you know what really gets me relaxed?
Thinking about times when I was totally awesome...
Ponyville qualifies!
It's time to stop wasting time.
I'm going in!
Rainbow, NO!
Get out!
Maybe that’s relaxing for you,
But for me,
It’s quieter, emotional moments that really do the trick.
Can you think of any of those?
The Poor thing looks so sad!
Just what are we going to do?
I don’t know what we can do.
Buck up, sugarcube,
You just ain’t yourself these days.
Whatever.
How can I say this tactfully?
You’ve lost your sparkle Rainbow Dash!
I hate to say this but...
Well...
You’ve become...
A party pooper!
Didn’t you hear me?
I said whatever.
I don’t know if you’re here to cheer me up or what,
But I’m fine.
Let me handle this.
Rainbow Dash,
Your winter is going to be...
PETLESS!
What ever did you do that for?
Because she’ll never get past this
Until she lets it all out.
I mean, that’s emotional, sure, but...
How is it relaxing?
No offense.
Quiet moments are great, but...
Not as great as being epic!
LOOK UPON ME, EQUESTRIA,
FOR I AM RARITY!!!
Oh no!
Her wings is evaporated into thin air!
Hold on, Rarity!
I’m coming!!
I can't look.
A SONIC RAINBOOM!!!
SHE DID IT!!! SHE DID IT!!!!!!
Hey, where are you going?
I can think of a ton more epic relaxing moments!
I’m sure you can,
But right now I think I need to relax in my own, quiet way.
We still need a few more.
What are the chances you can get Twilight to remember stuff
In her own quiet way?
Wow. I guess you don’t realize
How much tension you hold in your flank.
Oh yeah, this is exactly what I needed.
I love Rainbow Dash,
But sometimes she can be a little much...
I hope this works!
Hope I’m not too late.
I don’t know what took that pony so long.
That was amazing!!
Way to go, Rainbow Crash.
Gotcha!
Uh... Maybe not quite so hard.
That’s better.
Dash might be a hoof-ful sometimes,
But she’s the most loyal friend in Equestria...
Even with Rainbow Dash's replacement,
I don't think we're gonna qualify.
No offense.
What am I gonna do with all of these now?
Uh... What were you gonna do with them before?
Maybe my Equestria Games uniforms
Will still be in style next year.
I mean, I am pretty fashion forward!
Is that Rainbow Dash...
Walking?
Uh... This mean you’re feeling better?
I feel great because...
I was never hurt in the first place!
I faked my injury
So that I wouldn’t have to choose
Between flying for Ponyville or Cloudsdale!
I wanted to fly with you both
And the decision was too hard!
Oh, Rainbow Dash,
You don’t have to choose us.
I know you love to win,
And you should go with the team that surely will!
I know now who I should be loyal to.
Good choice.
Always stick with the winners!
Ponyville!
Because it's not just where I live,
But where my friends are.
The ponies who really care about me,
Whether I can help them win a race or not.
We want you to join us....
The ShadowBolts!
We are the greatest aerial team in the Everfree Forest,
And soon we will be the greatest in all Equestria.
But first...
We need a Captain.
The most magnificent...
Yup...
Swiftest...
Yes...
Bravest flyer in all the land.
Yes, it’s all true.
We need...
You!
Woo hoo! Sign me up!
Just let me tied this bridge real quick
And we have a deal!
NO!!
It’s them or us.
Rainbow!! What’s taking so long!!!
Oh no!
Rainbow!
Don’t listen to them...
Well...?
You....
Thank you...
For the offer, I mean,
But... I’m afraid I have to say no.
See? I’d never leave my friends hanging!
It’s pretty hard not to love a loyal friend like that.
Are you okay?
I-I-I’m fine, but-but I love you too!
I’m sorry, Twilight, but...
Once we got started reminiscing,
I guess I just didn’t want to stop.
We have had some pretty great times together...
You gotta really flap ‘em hard.
Uh... Maybe not quite that hard.
Looking good up there, Princess Twilight.
Applejack, you know you don’t have to call me that.
Why do you protest so?
You’ve already given up wearing your crown all the time,
The least you can do is embrace your new title.
If other ponies want to address me that way,
I suppose it’s fine. But...
Not my friends.
It just doesn’t feel right.
And neither does all this flying business.
The Summer Sun Celebration is only two days away
And I’m never gonna be ready to perform my part.
Not if you spend all your time down here you won’t.
Now get up there and show everypony the big finish!
Wow! That was a big finish!
You guys were amazing!
It was flawless!
I can’t think of any way that could’ve gone better!
We could have won the game.
Pfft! The game was just a sideshow.
You guys were the main event!
I’m glad to see such good sportsponyship on display.
Your cheer squad was an inspiration, Rainbow Dash.
I’ll have to start one at my school as well.
Wow, Rainbow Dash, it’s almost like
You were the perfect pony to coach Cheer Squad after all!
Wait a second.
Was this one of those things
Where you knew the lesson I needed to learn
Before I learned it?
You mean how you don’t have to care about a thing other ponies like
As long as you care about the ponies who like it?
Nope.
Don’t know what you’re talking about.
Nicely done.
Well, this hasn’t exactly been the relaxing spa day I was expecting,
But it was pretty great all the same.
And it’s good to know
I can always fall back on a career as a spa pony
If the Wonderbolts don’t work out.
I wouldn’t go that far.
Yeah, But-But seriously.
Sub By KingSit