Keep on Skating (An appledash fanfic)

Chapter 7

Rainbow's POV :

I saw the building.

"DASHIE!!", I heard Pinkie yelled. "STOP RUNNING AND TALK TO US!!".

I ran even faster down the street. My lungs burn but I didn't care. When I finally came into the entrance, I stopped and bent over. My lungs filled with air as I relaxed for a moment. I was still crying. I can't believe it.

Suddenly I felt a hand on my back. I look up to see Applejack leaning next to me. She was catching her breath as well.

"What are we doin' at uh skatin' rink??".

I stood up and walk in, not even waiting for my friends. Cool air hit me as I walk through the place. I felt at home more than I ever did at my actual home. Looking around I sniffle.
"Rainbow".

I turn. A man stood there, a look of concern on his face.

"Steven", I sobbed running over to his. I hugged him tightly and cry into his shoulder. He was the only person I ever cried in front of willingly.

"I know RD. I know. Shhhh".

I felt him run his hand over my hair softly. I cried and hugged him.

"I miss her so much", I cried.

"I know Rainbow. Me too".

After a while I was all cried out. I pulled away, my tears dried up. I look up at Strike.

He smiled at me. "You know. It's that day of the year, you perform for her".

I sniffle and nod. "I-I know".

Steven kneeled down. I sniffle again and look at him.

"You remember the promise she made you before she died. She promised you that she would always be watching you skate every year today. So she'll be watching you this year just like every other year. You make her proud".

I smile. He always knew what to say.

"You haven't been here in a few week", he frowned. "You're normally here once a week".

I shrug and look away. "I've been busy lately", I lied.

"Uh. Rainbow Dash??", I hear behind me.

Turning around I saw my friends. They had a confused look on their faces. They walked up to me.

"What happened back there??", Twilight asked.

I sniffle. I had to tell hem.

"Eden Dash.......is my mom".

The girls gasped, eyes widening. I smile sadly amd nod.

"We're so sorry Rainbow", Twilight said placing a hand on my shoulder.

"It's okay", I said.

"So why are we here??", Fluttershy asked Twilight.

"M-My mom was one of the best and most famous ice skaters in history", I said. "She was known world wide. Every year on this day I come here to do a performance for her. You see. When i was about 5, I did a few live performances with her on the rink in competitions. We were the best".

I smiled at the memory. "Well. One day, we were in the middle of a performance. I-"

I felt a new set of tears coming. I felt a hand take mine. It was hard to talk about that day.

"I remember my mom pulling down onto the ice and she shielded me with her body. Then I heard a gunshot".

A tear ran down my cheek.