100...
Scanning the crowd desperately, the multi-colored hair figure pushed her way through the airport.
86....
She heard the loudspeaker announce that flight 208 from the Crystal Empire base was now unboarding. It had been 6 months without her.
73....
The war against Sombra's army had been horrible, forcing a draft upon Equestria. Rainbow, being an inch shorter than the requirement, had been spared.
61....
The love of her life had not.
50....
After being trapped in the base for a month, the troops were able to go home. Some came in a wooden box. Some left without a scratch.
But all the living were wounded, whether that be physically or mentally.
37....
Jostling to get to the gate, Rainbow could see the uniforms of the beaten down soldiers. She just hoped she could spot the one she wanted, no NEEDED, to see.
24....
Dash watched as people jumped into the arms of their loved ones, the tears streaming down their face as they embraced.
10....
Rainbow thought she spotted a flash of blond hair.
9....
As a burst of adrenaline exploded, she started running, almost jumping to the gate
8....
Her heart was pumping so fast, she felt like a bomb.
7....
After being away for so long, Rainbow didn't know what hurt more, being away or being so near, but so far from her.
6....
The blond hair appeared again, duller than before, but still recognizable.
5....
The blond turned around, with green eyes that widened as she saw Rainbow's.
4....
Her vision tunneled as she forced her way to Dash, whose eyes were filling to the brim.
3....
"Rainbow!"
2....
Their hands met, pulling themselves together.
"Oh my god. You're here.
1....
Applejack cupped Dash's face
Rainbow broke.
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Rainbow smashed her lips to Applejack's. Her wife was truly home. The kiss turned to sobbing as they held each other, pouring out their heart broken longing for the other, each understanding.
"I missed you so much. Never leave again."
"I know, I know. I'm home for good."
