Rainbow Dash was not a thinker.

She was the type of mare to throw herself into action without really thinking of the consequences. Letting her smarter or wiser friends do the thinking while she was right in the actions.

She knows this, her friends knows this, and just about everyone she’s came across knows this.

Which made it all the stranger for the blue pegasus to find herself on a cloud, thinking.

What was Rainbow Dash thinking off?

The future.

Rainbow Dash was the holder of one of the Elements of Harmony. She carried Loyalty, showing that she would never abandon anything. That was not without its trouble’s however. As it was Loyalty that was making her think about the future.

Would it be possible to be loyal to both her friends and her dream?

Rainbow Dash had known for quite some time that being a Wonderbolt wasn’t all fun and games. There was a harsh training regimen that not all of those accepted could stand. The blue pegasus had always been confident that she would be able to take the regimen, but now she was not so sure.

How would she be able to spend time with her friends during the training? If she couldn’t spend time with her friends, how could she be loyal to them? But if she took time out to keep visiting them, would she be loyal to the Wonderbolts and her dream?

These questions and many more kept circling around in her head. Rainbow Dash was unable to come to a conclusion, simply getting angry with herself. Having no desire to get up and fly, the blue-pegasus head up placing her head against the cloud and letting out a loud groan.

“Darling, are you alright?”

Dash’s head shot up and the sound of the voice, instantly recognizing it. Sure enough, as she peered down to the ground, there was a family white unicorn.

“Oh hey Rarity, don’t mind me. Just thinking about things and going nowhere.” If Rarity was surprised to hear that her athletic friend was thinking, she didn’t show it, simply asking.

“Perhaps talking to someone about them could help get your thoughts straight?” Rainbow Dash hesitated, asking for help or simply talking about her problems was not one of her strong points. Still, neither was thinking.

“I’m thinking about the future.” The blue pegasus said as she took of from her cloud, coming down to land next to the dressmaker. “I don’t know if it will be possible to stay loyal to both my dreams and my friends at the same time.”

“I can see why that would trouble you darling.” Rarity answered slowly, choosing her words carefully. “I have had similar thoughts myself.”

“Do you have an answer?”

“Not an answer no, but a resolution.”

“Well, what is it?”

“Its come to my attention that most of my achievements have happened with the help of my friends. The same can be said about you as far as I know. The second sonic rainboom happened because you were trying to save my life, remember?”

“I remember, what about it?”

“I think that the Wonderbolts would allow you to stay in close contact with us, there isn’t any need for your dreams to pull you away from your friends. I cannot say for certain that this will happen. However, the future is uncertain, you can’t know what will happen. That should not stop people for aiming for their dreams with their friends by their sides.”

Rainbow Dash considered Rarity word’s for a few moments before breaking out into a smile.

“Thanks Rarity.”

“It was nothing dear.”

“Now if you excuse me, I’ve got some training to do!”

“Of course you are excused, good luck!”

“Thanks, good luck with your dress-making as well!” With those final words, Rainbow Dash shot up into the air. Her energy renewed. Rarity watched her zip away with a smile on her face before she began trotting her thoughts going towards the future as well.

There are many things she desires, a successful, if not world-changing fashion career. A handsome gentlecolt to be her husband, perhaps a foal or two herself. Rarity knew though, that she would not give up her friends or family for her dreams.

Rainbow Dash, Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie and herself were the bearers of the Elements of Harmony. Loyalty, Magic, Honesty, Kindness, Laughter and Generosity. Without the friendship between them however, the elements would be powerless. A strong bond with Rarity was confident would stand the test of time.

The white unicorn hadn’t lost sight of her goals since she had made friends with them all, but she had grown as a person. Knowing that through dreams were important, friends were just as important.

As Rarity approached the Carousel Boutique her ears perked up at the sounds of giggling. Smiling to herself, Rarity opened the door and was not too surprised when she found herself ambushed by three over-excited fillies.

“Got you!” Sweetie Belle exclaimed gleefully, as her friends kept Rarity pinned to the floor... well, she allowed them to pin her to the floor.

“Cutie Mark Crusaders ambushes is a success!” Scootaloo exclaimed gleefully, before she, Sweetie Belle and Applebloom got off Rarity and turned to look at their flanks. Groaning in disappointment as they remained blank.

“Sweetie, have you finished all your chores?” The white unicorn asked her sister as she stood up and began to re-arrange her mane.

“I did most of them, Spike should be just finishing them up, he took over so I could go and play with my friends.”

“Oh?”

“That’s right.” Rarity looked up to see the purple dragon standing in the doorway. “Twilight’s got her head stuck in a book again so I didn’t really have much to do. Its pretty much my job to do chores so it makes sense for me to do them right?” The white unicorn had to smile at his response. Spike was trying to put it off as nothing, but she knew he was just as playful as the Cutie Mark Crusaders and she knew that he had done the chores for her.

“Thanks Spike.” Deciding that she needed a way to repay him for his Generosity without it coming across as repayment, she looked down to the three fillies surrounding her and suggested. “Why don’t we go to Sugercube corner? I’m sure the Cake’s need some tasters.”

“CUTIE MARK CRUSADER CAKES TASTERS!” The three shouted before scampering round the mare and running through the street, Spike chuckling at their enthusiasm.

“They are probably going to try and eat everything in the store.”

“Then how about we go and try to keep them in control?” Rarity suggested, stepping back through the door and holding it open with her magic.

“As long as I get to taste a cake or two myself.” The purple dragon soon left the building and started following the filles, leaving Rarity by herself.

The white unicorn glanced back into her shop, knowing that there was work waiting for her. Even so, she closed it with a smile. It was not everyday that she got to spend time with her sister’s friends. Even if they were so unladylike... plus she might have already found her gentlecolt.



Sometimes, problems took a long time to overcome or needed something bad to happen in order to drive the point home. Sometimes, the most powerful lessons are the smallest.

The future is uncertain and can be scary. This should not stop people aiming for the stars, for with friends by their side. Anything can be achieved.