Miscast - Chapter 10

>Day 19 in Equestria.

"...come and see the amazing Wonderbolts, live..."
>You hold the poster Rainbow gave you, inspecting it.
>It was the middle of another nice day at Sweet Apple Acres.
>With you, Big Mac, and Applejack working the fields, the work got done fast.
>Back to Rainbow.
>It looks like a poster for an airshow.
>They are flying horses, how is an airshow entertainment?
>Maybe it's trick flying.
>"ISN'T IT AWESOME?!?"
"I guess so. Who are the Wonderbolts?"
>She gasps at you like you just murdered someone.
>"YOU. DON'T. KNOW. THE. WONDERBOLTS."
>It was more of an accusing statement than a question.
>As if you committed a damn murder.
>Are they that important?
"So who are they already?"
>"They're only the most awesomest, coolest, bestest fliers in all of Equestria! They are fast, agile, can do loops and dives..."
>During her passionate explanation, she's punching the air and swooping gently, acting out her description.
>Boy, she must really love these guys,
>It must be a like a sports thing in this world.
>You were never into sports.
>But damned if flying ain't cool.

>"...and I'm gonna join them one day!"
>Now THAT'S an aspiration!
"Well, if these guys are as good as you say, do you think you can get in?"
>"DUH! I'm ME. Once they witness my majestic talent, they will have no choice but to accept me into the fold."
"Lemme see."
>She stops.
>"Huh..?"
"Let's see some moves!"
>Applejack and Big Mac walk over to you two.
>"Yeah, it's been a while since Ah've seen ya do some loop de loops."
>"...eeyup."
>Rainbow's normal confidence and brash attitude is suddenly gone.
>"Uh...okay. I'll do some...stuff."
>She crouches, readying a take off, a bit of worry on her face.
>The second her wings flare up, the worry is replaced by a cocky-as-shit grin.
>And she's off into the sky, faster than you've seen anything move.
>She's doing ducks and dives, twists and turns.
>Wow, that's some serious skill.
>She loops and sways, and she even crashed into a few clouds for added effect.
>After about a minute, she divebombs towards the ground.
>At the last possible second, she turns herself upright, sticking a perfect landing.
>That was fucking awesome.

>"Well, what did ya think?"
"What did I think? That was amazing!"
>Now you've gone and floated her boat.
>She'll probably gloat for the next few days.
>But who fucking cares, that was incredible.
>Applejack also congratulates the agile flier on another wonderful performance.
>Big Mac has been looking away.
>Maybe he doesn't like air-stunts.
>Rainbow looks for him for a second.
>"What did YOU think Ma-"
>Upon realization, she stops.
>"Oh...Well anyways, the Wonderbolts' show is TODAY, and I thought you could use a good show."
>What a bro.
"I would, but there's a lot of work to be done, and-"
>An orange hoof shuts you up.
>"He'd love to go."
>Okay...
>"Don't worry about the work, Anon. Besides, don't want you working too much..."
>Her eyes moves to where the scar is under your shirt.
>Applejack was really insistent you not work all day, due to your 'injury'.
>She seemed oddly sympathetic for it...
"Well then it's not fair if I skip work due to an injury and go to a show!"
>Applejack rolls her eyes.
>"You sure are a stubborn one. Go have fun."
>Thanking Applejack, you head out with Rainbow.
>"...injury?"
"I'll tell you later."

>The Wonderbolts are fucking awesome.
>You aren't a big sports fan, but nothing has had you on the edge of your seat like this for a long time.
>As you sit on the bench, staring up at the sky, the three aviators doing magnificent tricks.
>They've written in the sky, gone fast, slow, up, down, and every direction in between.
>It's pretty damn impressive.
>As one in particular flies by, you have her name engraved into your brain.
>Because Fanboy Dash won't stop cheering her name.
>"SPITFIRE! SPIIIIITFIIIIIIIRE!"
>It's a mix of a cheer and a desperate cry for attention.
>"YOU'RE SO AWESOME! WOOOOOO!"
>She must REALLY like this Spitfire character.
>After the show ends, in a sweet display of fireworks and skywriting, Rainbow still won't stop obsessing over her idol.
>"Ohmigoshohmigosh that was so cool!"
"Damn right it was, did you see when they did that..."
>Fuck, you have no idea what those moves were called!
>"The Triple Barrel Two-side Axel Flip?"
"...yeah! Wasn't that awesome?"
>Lying fuck.
>"It SO was! One day, I'm gonna be on that team!"
>Seems like a good goal to have.
>She's already well on her way.

>You and Rainbow are walking through town back to the orchard.
>She eventually got you to spill the beans about that huge scar on your side.
>"So you have no idea how you got it?"
"Not a clue. I also seemed to have lost a day..."
>"So someone kidnapped you and cut you."
"Well, no, that's silly."
>"Is it?"
"...YES. Very much so!"
>"Hehe, yeah, I guess it is."
>Man that thing worries you.
>It doesn't hurt...but...it's ominous.
>However, this moment of solemn contemplation of your mysterious injury is soon interrupted.
>By a giant marshmallow flying towards you.
>Wait, that's not a marshmallow.
>That would be Rarit-
>"ANO~N!!!"
>She flies into you at high speeds, and latches on for a big hug.
>She then gives you a peck on the cheek, and jumps off.
>"Thank you thank you thank you!!!"
>Rainbow just stares.
>You would stare at yourself if you could.
>What just happened?

"Uh...you're welcome?"
>"This is amazing, wonderful, SPECTACULAR!"
>She's literally bouncing up and down.
>After realizing how uncouth she just was, she settles down.
>"Ah, oh yes, I should actually MENTION why I'm so happy."
>No shit.
"Yeah, that would help."
>"You remember those outfits I had you try?"
>How could you not? She's been working on them for a couple weeks.
"Yeah, of course."
>"Well, I took them to Cantorlot to display them..."
"And...?"
>"THEY BOUGHT THE CLOTHING LINE! Hu-magnifique is a big hit!"
>Wow. On Earth, this is a huge deal as well.
>Then again, Earth fashion probably couldn't handle p0ny-made clothes.
>"They want to buy all of my designs and mass produce them right away!"
"That's wonderful, Rarity! I'm happy for ya."
>"Oh don't be happy for ME, deary. It was all you!"
>Oh shucks, you can help but blush at that.
"I was just a mannequin."
>"Nonsense! As a token of my gratitude for how much you've helped me..."
>She pulls out a large bag.
>"I want you to have this!"
>She levitates it over to you, and drops it in your hands.
>Holy shit this thing weighs a ton.
>It's like it was full of lead...or...
>...bits.

>More bits than you've ever seen in one place.
>In a large bag, in your hands.
>Being given to you.
>Whaaaat.
"I...uh..."
>"That's half of the money I recieved for the inital purchase of the label!"
>Half? HALF?!?
>She's giving you 50% of the income?!?
>She's really damn generous.
"I have...no idea what to say..."
>You have the stupidest grin on your face right now, so you don't need to say much.
>"It's nothing, this is all because of you. Now, I'd love to stay and chat some more, but there are some designs that need shipping!"
>She trots happily towards her abode.
>"Goodbye, Anon!"
>You and Rainbow are still just staring in awe at the sack of cash you were just given.
>"..."
"..."
>"...well?"
"Drinks are on me tonight!"