A Royal Guard's Honor - MLP FiM Male Self-Insert (Season One)

The Ticket Master

(Y/N) landed on a branch of the tree that Rainbow Dash was taking a nap on. She had told him to meet her there that morning, so despite wanting to guard Twilight while she helped Applejack, he had also wanted to see what Rainbow Dash wanted.

"(Y/N), there you are," she said, yawning. "Finally, I've been waiting for you all morning." He quirked an eyebrow.

"Weren't you just taking a nap? That must've passed quite a bit of time, right?" She shrugged, not really caring about whether or not she truly waited (consciously) that long, and smirked at him.

"As the other pegasus pony in the group, I'm giving you the best, most awesome opportunity in the history of opportunities."

"Oh?" (Y/N) said, intrigued. Knowing Rainbow Dash, she probably wanted him to help her train just in case she ever passes by the Wonderbolts.

"I want you to help me train just in case I ever pass by the Wonderbolts!" Bingo. He rolled his eyes, shaking a fallen leaf off of his tail.

"Listen, Dash, I'm all for supporting your dream and everything, but when are you ever going to randomly bump into the Wonderbolts? This is Ponyville. Not a very famous town, remember?" Rainbow Dash was about to object, when suddenly, they heard the voices of Twilight and Applejack from down below.

"The Grand Galloping Gala!" Their ears pricked up and Dash turned to stare at (Y/N), smirking.

"That's where I'm going to 'randomly' bump into the Wonderbolts," she whispered, haughtily. (Y/N) smothered a laugh.

"Really? And how are you going to get to the Grand Galloping Gala?"

"By being Twilight's plus one, of course."

"Why, I'd give my left hind leg to go to that gala," Applejack stated from below. Rainbow Dash looked down and saw that Twilight was about to offer Applejack the ticket.

"Oh, well in that case, would you like to—" She was interrupted by Dash, who purposely threw herself off the branch and crashed into the ground. She grunted, but quickly picked herself up.

"Are we talking about the Grand Galloping Gala?" Applejack narrowed her eyebrows.

"Rainbow Dash," she scolded. "You told me you were too busy to help me harvest apples. What were you busy doing? Spyin'?

"No," Dash spat. "I was busy napping, and I just happened to hear that you have an extra ticket?" Twilight looked between the two nervously.

"Yeah, but—"

"YES! This is so awesome. The Wonderbolts perform at the Grand Galloping Gala every year. I can see it now." She strut across the path, staring into the sky. "Everyone would be watching the sky. Their eyes riveted on the Wonderbolts, but then in would fly Rainbow Dash! I would draw their attention with my Super Speed Strut, then, mesmerize 'em with my Fantastic Filly Flash. And for my grand finale, the Buccaneer Blaze! The ponies would go wild!" She mimicked a crowd cheering for her. "The Wonderbolts would insist that my signature moves be incorporated into their routine, and then welcome me as their newest member." She then turned to Twilight, a desperate look on her face. "Don't you see, Twilight? This could be my one chance to show 'em my stuff. You gotta take me!"

"Hold on just one pony pickin' minute here," Applejack challenged. "I asked for that ticket first." Dash rolled her eyes.

"So? That doesn't mean you own it."

"Oh, yeah? Well I challenge you to a hoof-wrestle. Winner gets the ticket." They began their hoof wrestle, but Twilight interrupted.

"Girls, these are my tickets, I'll decide who gets it, thank you very much. Whoever has the best reason to go should get the ticket, don't you think?" They both put on desperate looks and listed their reasons.