(15th April 2017)
Train Wrecker and the freshly turned 26 year old Rainbow Dash walked down the streets of Ponyville. To their side, Soarin' & Fleetfoot, a light blue stallion and greenish-blue mare respectively, were walking closely beside them, with Vapor Trail in the back and Captain Spitfire leading them. They were on alert the whole time, hoping to find the shooter from the day before yesterday.
"You really didn't have to cancel training. I have a changeling by my side." Rainbow Dash told Captain Spitfire, flattered from how protective her Wonderbolt Family was being over her.
"I'm just following my code of honor. I've sworn myself to always help ponies who are in need. And you two, you are top priority." Spitfire assured them, smiling at the two, before continuing to walk forward.
Train and Dash smiled back gratefully. Train kissed Dash on her cheek, like he did constantly over the last 2 days. He was overly afraid of losing her, so he showed her his affection more than he already did.
They eventually stopped at the Castle of Friendship, where Princess Twilight Sparkle was already waiting.
"Rainbow, Train, there you are. Come in." She whispered. Train and Dash saluted to the Wonderbolts one last time, before entering the castle.
They were lead into the throne room, where the Mane 6 were all sitting around a giant table, on top of which a holographic map of the entirety of Equestria was placed.
Train looked at the giant map in front of him in awe.
"Holy Luna! That is sooooo cool!!"
In a swift motion, he rushed over to the table to take a closer look.
"That's my apartment!"
He said excitedly, pointing to a small Cloud House.
Twilight couldn't help but chuckle at his enthusiasm.
"Ahem. Thank you for coming to this meeting, Train. Im glad you could make it."
He nodded at Twilight, bowed & sat down.
"Oh, don't do that. We're basically family now."
Applejack smiled dreamily.
"Yup. And you've got quite the catch."
"Aww, hush up!"
Rainbow said, blushing at her best friends' compliment.
Twilight cleared her throat again and opened the meeting.
"Now, let's get straight to the point. Train, Dash & Rarity. We need to know everything about what transpired on the 13th. I sincerely hope we can find a solution to prevent situations like that from ever happening again.
Rarity was the first to speak up.
"Well, I passed out rather instantly, Darlings, so I didn't see alot. I just remember that he was wearing a horribly ugly jacket."
She made a disgusted face.
Twilight was taking notes, nodding along.
"Can you describe how the pony looks? Have you ever seen him before."
All three of them shook their heads.
"I got a very good view of that..... "person". He was a white stallion with a firey red mane and tail. His disgusting eyes were blood red aswell." Train was recounting this with anger and disgust in his voice.
Dash stroked his mane, while giving him a kiss on the cheek. She thought it was extremely cute how worked up he got because her life was at risk. She wouldn't want to be with any other stallion in the world.
Twilight looked on at him in understanding.
"I understand that you are probably very anxious and emotional right now, but I'll ask you to stay calm and objective here, okay?"
Train sighed and looked at his hooves to calm himself.
"I'm sorry. Anyways, we were just sitting around in the park. We did nothing to provoke such a reaction, we just talked privately."
"How could anyone hate us so much that they'd want to see us dead?!" Rainbow Dash chimed in.
"We're the Elements of Harmony! We've only ever done good!"
"Sorry ta say, but this is Amareica. Any idiot can do a damn gun licence and shoot ya up. Equestria sadly ain't no exception. Ah've seen it before." Applejack added, a slight bit of sadness in her voice.
Rarity hugged Applejack tightly, their faces touching.
Twilight tried to get the mood back up, smiling lightly.
"Princess Celestia has already been informed and the case is being looked into by the Cloudsdale Police Department. I recommend you go to a composite artist, so that we can get a better image of who to look out for. We may not know what the motive was, but as your Princess and friend, I can assure you two, that your safety is of the utmost importance. And though you should always watch out and be alert, don't live in fear. We're gonna find a way, as we always do."
The Mane 6, who've been mostly quiet this whole time + Train all came together in a huge group hug.
"I love you, guys." Twilight whispered.
"We love you too." The others whispered in unison.
After they all pulled away, Rainbow looked up at Train, smiling.
"You know, I'm not too worried anymore."
She snuggled up to him.
"I've got a Changeling on my side afterall. And a sweet one at that."
Train just smiled warmly, blushing a little.
"Hey, on the topic of police, does anyone wanna watch some Bronclyn Nine-Nine? I swear, you're gonna love it!" He suggested, trying to lighten the mood.
They all smiled and nodded along.
"Oooh, I love that show! Especially Boyle! He's sooooo funny!" Pinkie giggled.
"Uhm..... It's not gonna be scary, right?" Fluttershy whispered.
"Oh, no, don't worry. It's really funny. You're gonna love it." Train reassured her.
The Mane 6 walked into the TV room, like the discussion they just had never happened.
Dash and Train snuggled in together on the couch, forgetting all their worries.