Scootaloo…
is this such a…
good idea?
What are you talking about?
This is the best idea I've ever had!
It's just…
You wanna come,
but we talked about this.
Non-pegasus ponies fall through the clouds.
Right, but…
I think we're good.
We are?
Scootaloo,
I know you have to go to Cloudsdale to finish your report.
I'm just wondering if this is the best way to get there.
It'll be fine.
Besides, how else can I get there?
A pegasus chariot?
A flock of birds?
A hot-air balloon?
Huh, those do seem a lot safer.
Maybe I should try to find another waaaaaaaaayyyyyy!
Nailed it.
The little ma'am, are you alright?
You're… You're… You're…
Rainbow Dash's dad!
Yes, Bow Hothoof, at your service.
Honey, something's going on out there!
Heavens to Celestia, what's wrong with her?!
I don't know.
But you just made it worse.
Sorry! It's just… You're…
Rainbow Dash's parents!
She's doing it again!
Oh, dear, please!
You might shatter my Princess Celestia commemorative plates.
I'm so sorry.
I just…
I can't believe I'm meeting you!
My name's Scootaloo, and I'm doing a school report on your daughter!
Our Rainbow Dash?
The report's on an inspirational pony in my life,
and nopony inspires me more than she does.
I'm putting together this scrapbook for my report!
I'm her biggest fan!
The little trotter, what you say is impossible.
Because nopony is a bigger fan of our Rainbow Dash than us!
Whoa.
You always wear that shirt?
Actually, it's a laundry day.
But pretty great, right?
Yeah!
My name's Windy Whistles,
and I just have to say
that it is a total blast to meet somepony that loves Rainbow Dash as much as we do!
What can we help you with?
Well, I know all about Rainbow Dash's time in Ponyville,
but I don't know anything about her life before that.
Well, you came to the right place!
Here you go.
Rainbow Dash's favorite meal!
A pasta and potato sandwich on sourdough.
She just love to carbo-load.
I can't believe I'm eating Rainbow Dash's favorite food
made by Rainbow Dash's mom
while sitting in Rainbow Dash's childhood kitchen.
This is the greatest day of my life!
I think it's time for a tour of the house.
Okay.
Our little Dashie was an early learner
and so rambunctious.
The combination was…
…exciting!
Is that her room?
Rainbow Dash's linen closet.
Her carpet.
Her inspirational poster!
When the going gets tough,
the tough don't notice, because they have hard shells.
That's so Rainbow Dash.
Scootaloo, wanna see something really cool?
I… installed the sound effects myself.
Pretty great, huh?
So great.
And look at this.
She was wearing it when she spoke her first words.
So cool.
And this broken lantern is from when she first learned to fly.
And this bitten apple is from when she grew her first tooth.
So many memories.
You're so lucky to have all of these.
Well, I may have a ton of Dash-mentos,
but I don't have any of those "Rainbow Dash saves Ponyville" headlines like you.
Tradesies?
Dealsies!
So, where is all the Wonderbolt stuff?
You mean Rainbow Dash's personal collection of Wonderbolt memorabilia?
No, I mean
where is all the stuff about Rainbow Dash getting accepted into the Wonderbolts academy
and then getting chosen as a Wonderbolt?
Wait, you don't know that your daughter's a Wonderbolt?
And I got to tell you?!
Oh wow! You should see your faces right now!
See, that's what your faces look like.
Our daughter's a Wonderbolt?!
Great timing.
Great door.
I just… It's… Unbelievable!
You two were kind enough to show me the Rainbow Dash you know.
Now please, allow me to show you the Rainbow Dash I know.
Let's make some thunder!
I was born to make thunder!
We've got turbulence!
How? Where is it coming from?
There!
Oh no.
Okay, which pony broke protocol
and invited guests to our training exercises?
I guess they're with me.
Mom, Dad.
So… good… to see you.
Oh, honey, it's so great to see you too!
And wow, you were so amazing up there with all of that flying!
How did you know I was here?
Scootaloo filled us in on everything,
you modest pony you.
I can't believe!
I'm documenting the moment your parents
first saw you as a Wonderbolt!
And these must be your Wonderbolt friends.
Hello, team.
I'm Windy Whistles,
the mom of the best Wonderbolt ever!
Yeah!
Just kidding.
You guys were great too.
Go team!
Mo-om!
Hello, ma'am,
nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you as well,
and love those goggles!
Love 'em.
You know, I have goggles too.
But they're mostly just for swimming.
Oh, and bath time.
Mom, please.
They don't wanna hear about your bath time.
I can't believe it!
My daughter, a Wonderbolt!
So proud.
Dad, hold it together, we're in public.
I know, I know,
but it's just
you had a goal and…
you achieved it!
Alright, Wonderbolts!
Let's hit the showers and give Rainbow Dash
some time to spend with her family.
Okay, yeah! Great practice!
I'll, uh, catch up with you guys in a minute.
Sir, you really raised a great flyer.
Oh no, tears…
welling up again!
Dad!
Could you give us a sec?
Is something wrong?
Yeah.
You should have warned me that you're bringing my parents.
Or talk to Twilight or something.
Not just showing up.
Why?
It's just…
My parents and I have a delicate relationship.
I love them very much, and we're really close,
but there is a reason I didn't tell them I'm a Wonderbolt.
They can be a little bit…
embarrassing.
Really?
Yeah, really.
And now you've invited up a whole lot of queasy into my life.
What's wrong with a little support?
Bow and Windy,
I'd like you to meet Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle.
Hi!
Hello.
Greetings, small ponies.
Are you excited to see Rainbow Dash?
Oh, my, yes!
And to think we never bothered to come to a Wonderbolt event.
We said: "If Rainbow Dash isn't a Wonderbolt than what's the point?"
But now, she is!
And she earned it.
Did you know
it all started when she won a spot in coveted Wonderbolts Academy,
training under Spitfire?
I didn't know that!
How wonderful!
But then, she had some heavy competition.
Especially against another pegasus named Lightning Dust.
Oh, no.
But, of course, Rainbow Dash proved to be the best
and later made it into the Wonderbolt reserves.
Hooray again!
But…
But jealous ex-wonderbolt Wind Rider was worried
that Rainbow Dash might break his speed record.
And so he framed her for a crime she didn't commit.
Oh, no!
But thanks to Rarity,
Rainbow Dash proved her innocence and became a backup Wonderbolt.
Until Fire Streak retired, and she became an official Wonderbolt!
Hooray!
Wow, what a gripping tale.
You really know your Rainbow Dash history.
You're going to do great on your report.
Show's about to start.
Come on, Bolts!
Let's start this thi-ing!
Wonderbolts great Showcase,
here! We! Go-o-o!
Rip it up
and tear! It! Down!
Then build it back up again
and tear it back down again!
Yeah!
Go! Go! Go!
Yes!
Go, Rainbow Dash!
Best Wonderbolt ever!
That's my daughter!
Go, Rainbow. Go Dashie.
Go-go-go-go-go.
You go, girl!
Your folks were definitely loud,
but they weren't that bad.
Since when do we add fireworks to the show?!
We didn't.
Attagirl!
Yeah!
Go, girl!
Go-go-go!
Go, Rainbow Dash!
You sign that photo!
Cut the ribbon! Cut the ribbon! Cut the ribbon! Cut the ribbon!
The camera loves you! Yeah!
Now let's do the pyramid.
Scootaloo, get up there!
You are the top!
You really do got yourself your very own megafans?
Lucky you.
You hung that towel! Yeah!
Greatest towel-hanger of all time!
Towel! Towel! Towel!
Towel! Towel!
Stop!
This is ridiculous!
Mom and dad, you are both too supportive!
This is exactly why I didn't tell you I was a Wonderbolt!
You're just… too much!
Did… did we do something wrong?
Yes!
The fireworks! The cheerleading! And… and…
How you even compare who is better or worse at hanging up a towel?!
We're… just trying to be supportive.
Well, I'm tired of it!
I had enough of you two being so
proud of every ridiculous, insignificant thing I do!
I think you should leave.
First of all…
Great job yelling at us, sweetie.
No one…
can make their parents feel more worthless…
than you.
Your words were direct…
clear and…
so painful.
Is there nothing you can't do?!
Why?
Scootaloo, you don't understand.
I met your parents hoping to learn more about you,
but I don't like what I found out.
I'll find somepony else to do my hero report on.
Scootaloo, wait!
I know I wasn't myself back there,
and I shouldn't have snapped at my parents.
That's exactly why I didn't tell them I'm a Wonderbolt.
I don't understand.
They are so proud of you.
Can I tell you something?
Sure.
Okay, but you might wanna hold on to your wings
because this could rock you to your very core.
Believe it or not, there was a time
when I wasn't the best at everything.
See this picture?
It looks like I won something awesome,
but actually…
And last, but not least, it's time to hand out our participant stickers.
Yeah!
Go, Rainbow! Go, Rainbow!
Yeah, Rainbow Dash, you show 'em!
Yeah!
Greatest participant ever.
Your parents realize you didn't win, don't they?
Granted, I was the youngest pony in a senior competitive circuit.
Most other ponies my age was still in the Junior Flapper's club.
I thought it was utterly mortifying
having my parents cheer me on even when I lost.
But then, when I started to win competitions,
which didn't take very long, by the way,
things got even worse.
Yeah!
Go, Rainbow! Go, Rainbow!
Yeah, Rainbow Dash, you show 'em!
Being the best came with consequences.
Yeah!
Very loud, very embarrassing consequences.
Ya know, some ponies would dream of having parents like that.
Yeah, right. Name one.
Me.
Growing up, I never thought I'd be the best at anything,
because nopony ever told me.
But your parents told you over and over again.
Look!
Best bath taker ever…
Best carrot eater under three…
Greatest napper of all time…
I am pretty good in napping,
I can fall asleep anywhere.
For your entire life your parents gave you the confidence to believe in yourself!
You're right.
I was always so embarrassed by my parents
that I didn't realized their support actually made me
the awesome, confident, amazing, awesome and awesome pony I am!
And I took them for granted!
And you yelled at them.
I gonna make this right.
I have an idea, but I'm gonna need your help!
That is, if you're willing to help me after I acted like that.
Now, that's a great picture!
"Rainbow Dash learns the error of her ways".
I'm telling you, I just can't see a thing.
Scootaloo, you're just so great at blindfolds!
It's true! You must tell me what kind of knot you used.
Falconer's knot?
Wait, no! A farmer's loop!
What's this all about, anywho?
Windy Whistles and Bow Hothoof!
Please be sited for a super private Wonderbolts event!
Mom and dad, welcome to the…
"I love my parents and I'm sorry that I took them for granted,
and I know that they made me who I am today,
so I really wanna make it up for them" event.
Enjoy!
Thanks for doing this.
Happy to help.
Mom and dad, I want you to know
that I am your biggest fan.
Oh, honey, thank you.
But you didn't have to do all this.
It is kind of embarrassing.
Yeah it is a bit much.
And that's why Rainbow Dash is the most inspirational pony in my life.
Thank you, Scootaloo.
Very well researched.
But a little heavy on the pictures
and there was a moldy sandwich in your report.
I'll give you a "B".
Yeah!
Greatest report giver of all time!
Scootaloo! Scootaloo! Scootaloo!
Keep it down!
Okay! This isn't a rock'n'roll concert.
Ple-ease.
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