>Day 19 in Equestria.   "...come and see the amazing Wonderbolts, live..." >You hold the poster Rainbow gave you, inspecting it. >It was the middle of another nice day at Sweet Apple Acres. >With you, Big Mac, and Applejack working the fields, the work got done fast. >Back to Rainbow. >It looks like a poster for an airshow. >They are flying horses, how is an airshow entertainment? >Maybe it's trick flying. >"ISN'T IT AWESOME?!?" "I guess so. Who are the Wonderbolts?" >She gasps at you like you just murdered someone. >"YOU. DON'T. KNOW. THE. WONDERBOLTS." >It was more of an accusing statement than a question. >As if you committed a damn murder. >Are they that important? "So who are they already?" >"They're only the most awesomest, coolest, bestest fliers in all of Equestria! They are fast, agile, can do loops and dives..." >During her passionate explanation, she's punching the air and swooping gently, acting out her description. >Boy, she must really love these guys, >It must be a like a sports thing in this world. >You were never into sports. >But damned if flying ain't cool.   >"...and I'm gonna join them one day!" >Now THAT'S an aspiration! "Well, if these guys are as good as you say, do you think you can get in?" >"DUH! I'm ME. Once they witness my majestic talent, they will have no choice but to accept me into the fold." "Lemme see." >She stops. >"Huh..?" "Let's see some moves!" >Applejack and Big Mac walk over to you two. >"Yeah, it's been a while since Ah've seen ya do some loop de loops." >"...eeyup." >Rainbow's normal confidence and brash attitude is suddenly gone. >"Uh...okay. I'll do some...stuff." >She crouches, readying a take off, a bit of worry on her face. >The second her wings flare up, the worry is replaced by a cocky-as-shit grin. >And she's off into the sky, faster than you've seen anything move. >She's doing ducks and dives, twists and turns. >Wow, that's some serious skill. >She loops and sways, and she even crashed into a few clouds for added effect. >After about a minute, she divebombs towards the ground. >At the last possible second, she turns herself upright, sticking a perfect landing. >That was fucking awesome.   >"Well, what did ya think?" "What did I think? That was amazing!" >Now you've gone and floated her boat. >She'll probably gloat for the next few days. >But who fucking cares, that was incredible. >Applejack also congratulates the agile flier on another wonderful performance. >Big Mac has been looking away. >Maybe he doesn't like air-stunts. >Rainbow looks for him for a second. >"What did YOU think Ma-" >Upon realization, she stops. >"Oh...Well anyways, the Wonderbolts' show is TODAY, and I thought you could use a good show." >What a bro. "I would, but there's a lot of work to be done, and-" >An orange hoof shuts you up. >"He'd love to go." >Okay... >"Don't worry about the work, Anon. Besides, don't want you working too much..." >Her eyes moves to where the scar is under your shirt. >Applejack was really insistent you not work all day, due to your 'injury'. >She seemed oddly sympathetic for it... "Well then it's not fair if I skip work due to an injury and go to a show!" >Applejack rolls her eyes. >"You sure are a stubborn one. Go have fun." >Thanking Applejack, you head out with Rainbow. >"...injury?" "I'll tell you later."   >The Wonderbolts are fucking awesome. >You aren't a big sports fan, but nothing has had you on the edge of your seat like this for a long time. >As you sit on the bench, staring up at the sky, the three aviators doing magnificent tricks. >They've written in the sky, gone fast, slow, up, down, and every direction in between. >It's pretty damn impressive. >As one in particular flies by, you have her name engraved into your brain. >Because Fanboy Dash won't stop cheering her name. >"SPITFIRE! SPIIIIITFIIIIIIIRE!" >It's a mix of a cheer and a desperate cry for attention. >"YOU'RE SO AWESOME! WOOOOOO!" >She must REALLY like this Spitfire character. >After the show ends, in a sweet display of fireworks and skywriting, Rainbow still won't stop obsessing over her idol. >"Ohmigoshohmigosh that was so cool!" "Damn right it was, did you see when they did that..." >Fuck, you have no idea what those moves were called! >"The Triple Barrel Two-side Axel Flip?" "...yeah! Wasn't that awesome?" >Lying fuck. >"It SO was! One day, I'm gonna be on that team!" >Seems like a good goal to have. >She's already well on her way.   >You and Rainbow are walking through town back to the orchard. >She eventually got you to spill the beans about that huge scar on your side. >"So you have no idea how you got it?" "Not a clue. I also seemed to have lost a day..." >"So someone kidnapped you and cut you." "Well, no, that's silly." >"Is it?" "...YES. Very much so!" >"Hehe, yeah, I guess it is." >Man that thing worries you. >It doesn't hurt...but...it's ominous. >However, this moment of solemn contemplation of your mysterious injury is soon interrupted. >By a giant marshmallow flying towards you. >Wait, that's not a marshmallow. >That would be Rarit- >"ANO~N!!!" >She flies into you at high speeds, and latches on for a big hug. >She then gives you a peck on the cheek, and jumps off. >"Thank you thank you thank you!!!" >Rainbow just stares. >You would stare at yourself if you could. >What just happened?   "Uh...you're welcome?" >"This is amazing, wonderful, SPECTACULAR!" >She's literally bouncing up and down. >After realizing how uncouth she just was, she settles down. >"Ah, oh yes, I should actually MENTION why I'm so happy." >No shit. "Yeah, that would help." >"You remember those outfits I had you try?" >How could you not? She's been working on them for a couple weeks. "Yeah, of course." >"Well, I took them to Cantorlot to display them..." "And...?" >"THEY BOUGHT THE CLOTHING LINE! Hu-magnifique is a big hit!" >Wow. On Earth, this is a huge deal as well. >Then again, Earth fashion probably couldn't handle p0ny-made clothes. >"They want to buy all of my designs and mass produce them right away!" "That's wonderful, Rarity! I'm happy for ya." >"Oh don't be happy for ME, deary. It was all you!" >Oh shucks, you can help but blush at that. "I was just a mannequin." >"Nonsense! As a token of my gratitude for how much you've helped me..." >She pulls out a large bag. >"I want you to have this!" >She levitates it over to you, and drops it in your hands. >Holy shit this thing weighs a ton. >It's like it was full of lead...or... >...bits.   >More bits than you've ever seen in one place. >In a large bag, in your hands. >Being given to you. >Whaaaat. "I...uh..." >"That's half of the money I recieved for the inital purchase of the label!" >Half? HALF?!? >She's giving you 50% of the income?!? >She's really damn generous. "I have...no idea what to say..." >You have the stupidest grin on your face right now, so you don't need to say much. >"It's nothing, this is all because of you. Now, I'd love to stay and chat some more, but there are some designs that need shipping!" >She trots happily towards her abode. >"Goodbye, Anon!" >You and Rainbow are still just staring in awe at the sack of cash you were just given. >"..." "..." >"...well?" "Drinks are on me tonight!"