Choices. We all make choices in life. Most of these are simple: what to wear, what to eat, when to sleep. Rainbow Dash was given a choice, and she chose….
That choice has haunted her every day. Finally, she’s decided to try and make amends, to say she’s sorry. She does this not because she expects forgiveness, but because every fiber in her body needs her to. For how can one move on without first apologizing to those they’ve wronged?
Oh my god.
In all seriousness though, it's awesome to see you back! I've missed you!
What masterpiece have I just read?
Damn, a short story that I actually like.
Nice work.
Well that's a name I never thought I'd see another chapter from.
And as always, it hits like a freight train.
Oh my. It's so good to see you back.
You scared the bejeesus out of me with those tags. I know from experience that inspiration in writing can often come from the lowest places, and since you'd been gone for so long thought that might be the reason you posted something.
Hopefully that's not the case. Hopefully you just had a little bit of TwiDash left in you and you wanted to share it with us, as always.
I also hope the intervening years have been kind to you TDF. If you're back, welcome back, if you're just passing through, I wish you the best
Finished on exactly the right note. Great TwiDash!
Let me finish that for you.
Twilight.
Heh.
I don't really know why whatever's going on is going on and I'm already feeling sad.
Oh.
Im breathing heavily at this point.
There's a slight constriction in my chest.
Oh God my chest.
I'm glad for you. Both of you.
Dear Celestia that ending.
I have this happy smile on my face right now.
I wish you luck, Rainbow, Twilight. May your love last forevermore.
With the story as it is, that "unedited" in the A/N takes on a meaning other than "I didn't want to take the time to edit". It seems like a declaration that this story is raw passion and emotion, poured out directly from the heart; it's all the better with the PoV of Rainbow Dash, a pretty passionate character whom I must say you got spot on.
Even if that wasn't the intention, it's a nice thought.
As a side-note, one of the saddest, most heart-rending stories I know ended similarly, and it's also a one-shot.
Absolutely fantastic story.
I saw this on the featured page on mobile. I couldnt see the last word, so I automatically assumed it was BURN!
My apologies.
No Romance tag?
... Well, what the hell? Is this supposed to get a sequel? Or is this supposed to leave you wondering if they ever get back without telling you? I don’t like things left unanswered.
Welcome back!!!! I have loved your work!! :D
Is , is this real? I just reread the I'm Out. - Bio 2 days ago..... (cries tears of joy)
Hmmm, not sure this deserves the dark and tragedy tags, probably should have the sad tag though.
Never thought I would see you post something again.
Welcome back.
Next chapter: "If It Doesn't, Hunt It Down And Kill It!"
*sees author*
Wat
The "Tragedy" tag in writing typically means a main character in a story dies. I went through this whole story thinking that Dash would be visiting a tombstone or that when she did meet Twi, it was an apparition of her guilt. Drama would be a better tag.
Love it. Love the spontaneity, the simplicity and the power of the emotions conveyed.
Also, welcome back. It's good to know you're fine.
Would it be an insult to say I don't believe you?
This is beautiful. I should give more E stories a chance.
I put off reading this because I knew it would make me cry.
Well it is. This is a beautiful story and thank you for sharing it.
I'm off to destroy a box of tissues for the next few days.
This was such a nice story :)
Welcome back, if you're staying.
Thank you for the gift and good luck, if not. :D
Oh my- how did I not notice this was by you sooner?
I’m sure you’ve heard this probably way too many times, but it’s nice to see you back, regardless of whether you’re staying or not :D
11/10. Surprised to see a non mature fic from you TDF.
Right in the feels