Dash's Promise 26

>Fast forwarding to the Friday before she leaves

>"Anon, wake up"
"What time is it"
>Your mind is in a daze
>"It's 6:30. You're going back to school"
"What? Why?"
>"Uhh, your championship game!"
>Oh that's right
"Okay, I'm up"
>Dash walks out of the room
>"Gonna cook you a breakfast fit for a champion"
>You slowly get up and take your shower
>While in the shower you recall that you are also 'visiting' Soarin after your game
"I hope he is suffering"
>You finish up your shower and head to your room to get dressed
>You fish your jersey out of your drawer and put some sweatpants on
>The day before a game it was tradition to wear your jersey
>Even though this was the first day back since...the attack
>You walk down the stairs with your bookbag in hand
>The kitchen reeks of burnt eggs
"Cooking eggs?"
>"Yup! Just the way you like them"
>You can't break her heart by saying the eggs are disgusting
>She is still upset about having to leave on Sunday
>But so were you
>After Sunday, she was gone, and you would have to create a life without her
>You would see her again, but your relationship would be halted
"Thanks Dash"
>You quickly eat up the eggs, trying not to taste them
>"Wow, you really must love those eggs!"
"Yeah...they're...uhh delicious!"
>"Well, we're behind schedule. Finish up and I'll drive you to school"
"Okay, I'm almost done"
>After brushing your teeth, you and Dash get into the car and head to school
"I hope they don't like, act differently around me"
>"Well, don't give them any reason too. Walk around like you always do. My therapist said it's not good to hide behind a mask, but for now, it helps"
"Yeah I know, but still. What if they start talking about me and you. They know we were both fucked up pretty bad. Hell, my face still has bruises"
>"Just ignore them. You know what really happened, you don't need to get bent out of shape just because a few assholes are talking shit"
"Okay...You'll be at my game later right?"
>"Would't miss it for the world"
>The school is coming up on the next corner
>You grab your belongings and get ready to exit the car
>"We still up for our...meeting later?"
"Of course, just let me shower after my game"
>She smiles
>You don't know if it's her smiling, or the mask
>You don't know if she's terrified to face Soarin, or glad to see him getting what he deserves
"See you later Dashie"
>You give her a kiss on the cheek before she pulls up to the curb
>"Love you"
"Love you too"
>You get out of the car and look around
>Everybody stops what they are doing and looks at you
>'Okay Anon, just play it cool'
>You walk in the school and you are quickly greeted by Ike
"Is every one staring at me?"
>"Probably not. It's old news by now"
>That's a relief
"Oh, good. Don't need people to look at me"
>"Oh so NOW you don't like people staring"
>You roll your eyes at your close friend
>"Oh did I tell you? I finally got a date with Pinkie"
"You, got a date with Pinkie?"
>"Hell yeah, I told you I got game"
"Dude, she's like 5 years older than you?"
>"So? Love knows no boundaries bro"
>Thinking back to Dash
"Yeah, you're right"
>You walk into home room, just waiting for this day to end
>So you can see your Dashie again
>8th period
>Besides a few kids coming up to you, asking how you felt, it's been pretty normal
>Teachers, of course, telling you if you need anything, feel free to ask
>Even the trip to Guidance went smooth
>At least it's the end of the day
>You were actually excited for the championship
>"Yo Anon, You ready to fuck up 'Merriwether Williams' High?"
"Hell yeah! That school is full of assholes anyway. It's gonna be good to smash their faces in"
>With that remark, the final bell rings and you and Ike walk down to the locker room
>You get changed and walk up to the practice room
>After the coach giving a speech on drive and persistence, using you as an example a few times, you get your pep talk going
>"WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO"
>"WIN WIN WIN"
>"AND WHEN ARE WE GONNA DO IT?!?"
>"NOW NOW NOW!"
>"Break it down guys, ANON ON 3!"
"Wait, why me?"
>"Because you're here. So lets fucking hear it Anon!"
"Okay..."
"COLTS ON 3, COLTS ON 3!"
>"ONE TWO THREE!"
"COLTS! NOW LET"S GET OUT THERE AND SHOW THEM WHO'S FUCKING BOSS!"
>That's the first time you have ever led the chant
>It felt so
>Great
>Like you just created a machine
>The hype in the room is overloaded
>You all run out into the gym
>You are greeted by HUNDREDS of people
>The whole school is basically there
>Besides baseball, this was your schools biggest sport
>You search the crowd and find Rainbow sitting courtside, next to your Mom
>You give them a quick smile before looking at the rival team
>It's gametime
>"Hey look! It's Soarin's bitch!"
>It's only the second set and the whole other team is singling you out
>In the past, you probably would break down and cry... but now, it's just fuel for your fire
>Bump
>Set
>Now it's your turn
>You jump up as high as you can and spike the ball into the ground
>They other teams center couldn't reach it, despite his effort
>Point Faust
>The crowd roars. You look and see your sister and all of her friends are there
>Applejack, Fluttershy, Twilight, Rarity and even spike
>You would say Pinkie but she's off by your bench, flirting with Ike
>"IKE GET YOUR HEAD IN THE GAME!"
>"Yes Coach!...Love you Ponk"
>"Awww love you too Ikey"
>You chuckle to yourself
>Ikey

>Game goes on until it's the last set
>Tied 1-1
>Of course this would happen
>It makes for a great story
>But unfortunately, you are sitting out
>Coach decided not to strain you after you cramped up
>Should've went on more jogs
>But Ike is in your place
>Behind you is Pinkie, clutching her eyes shut
>She can't watch
>You on the other hand, are glued to the game
>Every point, every serve
>You feel as if you were playing
>This is it
>The final serve
>Ball goes up and is served by a team mate
>Ball is bumped back over to your side
>Ike is able to set up a spike
>The spike isn't hard enough and is easily volleyed back over to your side
>They manage to spike it but Ike keeps the volley alive by giving a diving bump
>Your team sets up for another spike
>This one is harder
>The ball is bumped back up in the air
>Then setted
>Then spiked
>No one is close to the spike
>Ball hits the ground untouched
>You lost
>The whole other team goes crazy, celebrating their win
>Let them
>They didn't deserve it, but they won fair and square
>"RED FAULTED! CENTER TOUCHED THE NET! WIN GOES TO LAUREN FAUST MEMORIAL HIGH!"
>The gym goes silent
>The words pierce your teammates ears
>Ike is the first to respond
>"THAT'S FUCKING RIGHT BITCHES!"
>You and your whole team goes nuts
>It's like a bomb went off in the gym
>You join your team in a dog pile on the floor
>You did it
>Your team has won
>The celebration is crazy
>All the cheering and music
>Not to mention Pinkie's confetti and balloons

>After all the commotion settles down you search for Dash
>You find her and give her a big hug
>"YOU DID IT ANON! I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU WON!"
>You cut her short with a kiss
>With all the noise no one notices it
>Except for Ike
>He has pinkie against his side
>Holding her close
>He stares at you with a smile
>You look like a deer in headlight
>"It's okay, Pinkie already told me"
>You reach an arm out and give him a bro hug
>He's a big part of your life
>It's time you thank him
"Thank's brother, I don't know what I'd do without you"
>He smiles
>"Love you man. Your girls waiting. I'll see you later bro"
>He walks away with Pinkie
>You grab Dash and give her a huge hug
"I love you so much Dash"
>She returns the favor with another kiss
>What a great way to end the season
>With the love of your life holding you close, after winning the league championship
>She pulls back the kiss
>You look around you
>To the celebrations
>To Ike and Pinkie making out in the middle of the room
>To everything
>You close your eyes and reflect
>With all that has happened to you and Dash
>To have a moment of perfect clarity, during all the chaos
>You breath in and swoop in for another kiss
>Because
>Why not