The sky split, the air tearing apart as multiple beams of orange-white plasma tore into Horseshoe Tower.  Every remaining window exploded outward, shards of glass followed by gouts of flame.

I turned away from the sight, focusing completely on moving us away from doomed skyscraper.  Sweat was already pouring down my forehead.  I was going to see just how far I could fly after all.

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When we arrived back at Tenpony Tower, it was by way of the Celestia Line, and Xenith was carrying me on her back.  I was feeling rather proud of myself.  I’d gotten us a little over a mile before strain and exhaustion forced me to put us down in one of the Four Stars stations.

Fallout: Equestria Chapter 41