alarm goes off

Amber: slowly wakes up and turns off the alarm Psst Whirlwind.

Whirlwind: ………………….

Amber: shakes Whirlwind Hey! Today’s the big day!

Whirlwind: groans Lemme sleep…..

Amber: C’mon, we already slept in. gets up and starts getting her clothes Plus Prism’s gonna be here real soon. Better get some clothes on.

Whirlwind: groans even louder and rolls off the bed, dragging the blankets with her

Amber: Wow, we really need to get you in the air again. You’re getting lazy. I’m surprised you still got those abs of yours.

Whirlwind: mumbles Shut up

Amber: So, you ready to fly today?

Whirlwind: I-I dunno… maybe we should do a few more days of rehab.

Amber: What? Are you crazy? You’re wing is one hundred percent Doctor Amber approved gives her a thumbs up

Whirlwind: Nngh.

Amber: C’mon, you’re totally ready to take the skies.

Whirlwind: shrugs

Hot Head: knocks on the bedroom door It’s Hot Head

Amber: Come in

Hot Head: steps inside Hey, you guys re AMBER!!! covers eyes

Amber: What?

Hot Head: You don’t have a shirt on!

Amber: Oh, grow up. throws on a tank top What’d you need to say?

Hot Head: Prism’s here and we’re ready to go.

Amber: Wow, he’s early. Alright. We’ll be down in a minute if a certain young lady decides to get up and do something with her life~

Whirlwind: stands up with the blanket wrapped around her and heads for the closet

Amber: smiles We’ll be done in a sec, Hot Head

Hot Head: nods and closes the door on his way out

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Prism: How you feelin’, Dubz? Ready to finally fly again? stretches out his arms

Whirlwind: I guess……….. stretches her arms as well

Prism: What’s that supposed to mean? Are you feeling alright?

Whirlwind: Yeah. I just don’t know if I’m ready….

Prism: But Amber said you’re all set.

Whirlwind: I know but…. I’m scared.

Prism: Of what? Flying? Don’t worry about it! I’ll be right up there next to you. And so will Hot Head. If anything goes wrong, we’ll make sure you won’t get hurt.

Whirlwind: I’m not really scared of the flying….. I’m just…………………… It’s hard to explain…..

Prism: Try

Whirlwind: Well…. I’m scared of getting up there and then end up feeling different….

Prism: ?

Whirlwind: Like, what if I can’t fly the same as I used to? Or as good as I used to? I spent so many years practicing and preparing to be a Wonderbolt and now it’s going to be like I’m starting all over again….. What if I’m not good enough to go back to the Wonderbolts?

Prism: You will be. And if not today, then in time. puts his hand on her shoulder You won’t know until you try smiles

Whirlwind: blushes and nods

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Amber: Alright losers! You ready?

Prism: chuckles Yes’m

Hot Head: rolls eyes and nods

Whirlwind: …………….

Amber: Whirlwind?

Whirlwind: O-oh, yeah. Ready…

Hot Head: You sure Whirlwind? Y-you don’t have to go if you’re not.

Whirlwind: N-no, I’m good.

Amber: That’s the spirit slaps Whirlwind’s butt Now get up there!

Whirlwind: Right…….. stares up at the sky and takes a deep breath

Prism and Hot Head summon their wings

Whirlwind: summons her wings

Prism: Whenever you’re ready

Whirlwind: does a small hop and starts to flap a little

Prism: takes off with Hot Head right behind him

Whirlwind: bails once she’s one foot off the ground and lands

Amber: You good?

Whirlwind: crouches on the ground I-I can’t

Hot Head: Hey Priz

Prism: ?

Hot Head: motions to the ground where Whirlwind is and flies down

Prism: winces and follows

Hot Head: Whirlwind? A-are you okay? What happened?

Whirlwind: Nothing.

Hot Head: Hey guys, maybe we should just do this another day. I don’t think she’s ready.

Prism: ……………………… She’s ready. pulls Whirlwind up and takes her to the side

Hot Head: Uh… I don’t think so, Prism. She’s clearly not feeling it right now. I th

Amber: puts a hand on Hot Head’s back and whispers to him Don’t baby her Hot Head. Sometimes people just need a little push.

Hot Head: But

Amber: gives him a look

Hot Head: Alright…

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Prism: Whirlwind, you got this.

Whirlwind: No I don’t. I can’t

Prism: looks at her with a compassionate smile and pulls her into a hug You worked so hard for this. During the whole time you were recovering you always talked about flying again. Now you’re finally all better and good to go! Isn’t this what you wanted?

Whirlwind: ……………….

Prism: Remember when we were kids? And I was scared of heights?

Whirlwind: nods slowly

Prism: What’d I always say?

Whirlwind: “I’m scared”….. and “I can’t”

Prism: nods And where’d that get me?

Whirlwind: Nowhere.

Prism: Right. But who encouraged me to keep trying?

Whirlwind: Your mom

Prism: And?

Whirliwind: Your dad

Prism: rolls eyes Aaaaand?

Whirlwind: ………. me.

Prism: Mmhm. I think it’s about time you took your own advice, huh?

Whirlwind: smiles and nods

Prism: You’re one of the bravest girls I know, Whirlwind. Don’t let something like this scare you, alright? You’re meant to be up in the sky. But you can’t get there if you hold yourself back.

Whirlwind: nods

Prism: So whaddya say? lightly punches her shoulder Ready to fly?

Whirlwind: Yes.

Prism: Alright! We’re back in the game!

Amber: Awesome! ‘Kay babe let’s see it!

Whirlwind: Okay.

Hot Head: Take your time.

Whirlwind: takes a deep breath and starts flapping but comes back to the ground

Prism: You got it.

Hot Head: You can do it, Whirlwind

Whirlwind: keeps flapping but holds back and lands once more Nnngh….. I ca I-I’m still nervous….

Amber: ………….. Idea!

Whirlwind: Huh?

Amber: grabs Whirlwind and lifts her up

Whirlwind: squeaks Amber!

Amber: You’re gonna get in the air this time, you hear me? Oh~ Feeling good squeezes Whirlwind’s bottom

Whirlwind: What are you doing???

Amber: Giving you a little extra push.

Whirlwind: How???

Amber: By tossing you up! Better be ready to take off!

Whirlwind: What???

Prism: chuckles at the sight

Hot Head: Amber, that’s a horrible idea!

Whirlwind: Y-you wouldn’t even be able to throw me!

Amber: Hey, I’m still half-earth person. Got arms for daaaaays! Alright ready? On three! One! Two!

Whirlwind: WAIT! Stop! struggles to get out of Amber’s grasp I’ll take off myself! I promise!

Amber: ……. alright sets her down

Whirlwind: calms down and gets ready to take off

Prism: nods at Whirlwind This is the one

Whirlwind: nods back at Prism takes off and starts flying a little shakily

Prism: YES! follows her

Amber: Ah! She did it! You go girl!!! Whoo!!!!

Hot Head: WAY TO GO WHIRLWIND! turns to Amber H-hey you weren’t actually gonna throw her right?

Amber: Psh, of course not. Well….. I mean, I knew she wasn’t gonna let me throw her. But if she didn’t do anything then I might’ve shrugs

Hot Head: You’re insane.

Whirlwind: Ah! Haha! I’m doing it! Oh it feels so good!

Prism: Told ya! You’re doing great! starts flying around her as they both laugh

Amber: turns attention to Hot Head Aren’t you gonna go up there?

Hot Head: Um….. looks up at Prism and Whirlwind with a sad smile I think I’ll just stay down here…. Looks like they’re having a moment.