My Little Fan-Fiction: New in Ponyville (13+)

Chapter Five - Rainbow Dash

- Rainbow Dash POV -

Bounce. Bounce. Bounce. Whirr. That was the soundtrack of my afternoon. I'd had my nap and now Tank was circling the cloud I lay on while I bounced a ball on my hoof repeatedly.

"Hey Rainbow!" I heard Applejack call from below me. "Ah've got someone for y'all to meet!"

"For the last time AJ, I dont care if you found an apple that looks like-" I'd poked my head over the edge of the cloud, and saw the stallion stood beside her. My breath caught in my throat; I couldnt believe my eyes. "NO! WAY!" I stumbled to my hooves, tripping over Tank in the process and hurtling to the ground. My wings pulled me up at the last moment.

"Rainbow Dash, Ah'd like y'all to meet-"

"Riff Acoustica!" I spluttered, my wings lifting me off the ground. "I cant believe it! Ohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygosh! I'm like your biggest fan!" I hushed up, realising how uncool I was being, and lowered myself to the ground. I continued, only more smoothly. "What's a bigshot rockstar pony like you doing in little old Ponyville?"

Just as he was about to speak, AJ interrupted. "He's here with his sister, to see Twilight." Riff nodded, sending his orange and red mane shaking. He held his hoof out for me to shake. I enthusiastically took it; I was touching Riff Acoustica! Woah, cool it Dashie. Dont be uncool.

Applejack started leading him towards Fluttershy's cottage; I followed behind them, my wings taking me up so I floated above the ground. I didnt take my eyes from Riff as we walked along the path, and eventually I excitedly dashed forward to Riff's side.

"Can I see it? Your legendary cutie mark?" He nodded, and showed me the guitar on his flank. "Oh my gosh! Is it true that you were the first pony in Equestria to get a cutie mark like that?"

He nodded. "Sure is! All of the band have ones like this. Rock Leather has a microphone, Rose Plectrum has a bass guitar, and Sparky Boom has a-"

"A lightning bolt striking a drum!" I sighed. "What I would give to meet that pony..."

Riff laughed, his eyes closing to slits, and ruffled his hair with his front hoof. "I can hook you up. I was thinking about moving out here form Trottingham - with the rest of the band of course-"

Applejack interrupted him. "Did y'all just say that yer movin' ta Ponyville?" Riff nodded. "Well howdy doo! Pinkie'll just have to throw y'all a party!"

We continued walking. Riff looked confused. "Who's Pinkie?" He was looking at Applejack strangely. Maybe she had something in her teeth.

I shouldered my way between them - for some reason feeling strongly protective - and smiled at Riff. "Pinkie Pie! One of our friends. She's really into parties and is friends with everypony." Riff turned his head back to the path. His three ear studs shone in the reflecting sunlight, and the ring at the top wiggled when he walked. He was so cool and chilled, so much cooler than any of the other stallions in Ponyville.

We arrived at Fluttershy's cottage and AJ knocked on the door. It opened a crack, and a tiny voice said, "H-hello?"

"Howdy Fluttershy!" AJ chirped cheerfully. Fluttershy peeped her head out, noticed Riff, and tried to escape back in. I grabbed her tail in my mouth and pulled her back out, shutting the door behind her.

"Why dont you two introduce yourselves." Riff nodded his head and held out one hoof.

"Hello, I'm Riff. What's your name?"

She bowed her head and recoiled into her mane. "I'm fluttershy..." She whispered, and scraped the dirt beneath her hoof.

"What was that? I couldn't hear you."

I shouldered Fluttershy. She always got nervous, and well, shy, around new people. She was one of my oldest friends, from flight school. I couldnt help but feel protective of her. I was the element of Loyalty after all.

"I said my name was...fluttershy..."

Riff raised an eyebrow. I rolled my eyes. "She said her name's Fluttershy."

"Well, Fluttershy, it was nice to meet you." Fluttershy made a high pitched squealing noise and hurried back into her house.

After another walk, we arrived at Rarity's dress shop. Applejack banged on the door. "Rarity! It's me, Applejack, and Rainbow! We've got someone for you to meet."

There was a crash from within. "Darling, I simply cant come to the door right now. I have soooo much to do and sooooooo little time."

"But-"

"Sorry dear, I'll find you all later. Ta ta!" There was another crash, and then the whirring of a sewing machine. Applejack shrugged and we started towards Sugarcube Corner.

Before we could go far, Pinkie rushed past us. "Latelatelatelatelate! Gottagogottagogottagooooo!" She looked at us as she passed. "Hi guys! Bye guys!"

We shrugged and headed to Sweet Apple acres. I couldnt help but see the way Riff was watching Applejack, like a predator. I narrowed my eyes. Just as I was about to say something, we approached the barn. It was littered with streamers and balloons - I wondered what Pinkie was planning this time.

"Hey Big Mac! Granny Smith! Apple Bloom!" I watched as Applejack introduced Riff to her family, and all I could think was: why do I feel jealous?