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Dashie time! We've got the fanfics! This is for newer fanfics. Hit up the previous post if you want more. Thanks to Whisper Key for scouting it all!
Go read below.
Slice of Life
Asking the Aunts by CharmingMarething [8k words]
https://www.fimfiction.net/
A lot of stuff has been on Rainbow Dash's mind lately. After babysitting Scootaloo, Rainbow ends up having a conversation with her aunts, Holiday and Lofty. Maybe talking to these two will help her sort out all these weird thoughts and feelings that won't leave her alone.
(Not) Soaring by Estee [8k words]
https://www.fimfiction.net/
Wait. Everypony keeps telling the filly to wait. So she's too young for real flight? Every pegasus goes through that! And they all had to wait, and even her parents say she has to be patient -- but it's been an Actual Lifetime and Rainbow's sick of waiting. So her parents have brought her to ground level, because that's where she'll go on the ride which lets her pretend to be doing it. But what good is pretending when it leaves her still having to wait?
And wait.
And wait.
And wait.
Theme park rides have lines.
Rainbow isn't very good at waiting.
Potential. by Noobblue [2k words]
https://www.fimfiction.net/
Rainbow Dash is the best flier in Equestria. It's not a boast, nowadays the comment is made in ironic humor, due to both: how boastful she used to be and the fact that she was right.
She's powerful. Conventionally speaking, via raw thaums, Rainbow Dash is more powerful than Twilight. Call it a gap, Rainbow won't be breaking any ground on new pegasus spells, but pulling Sonic Rainbooms at will isn't something the average pony simply considers doing.
Rainbow trains, but she doesn't push herself. She fights, but she never really tries to hurt anyone. She goes on adventures with her friends, but they're always so... slow...
She got into the Wonderbolts, dream come true... but then...
She had a lot to learn about formation flying, that was the real challenge, but she'd had to be careful not to outfly them.
Then the Storm King invaded. Their home was genuinely in danger, and over and over and over; Rainbow had to take the backseat. She had to let everypony else fight or run. She had to stick with her friends.
She didn't push herself.
She'd never considered how far she could go.
Never tried to find her actual limit.
Rainbow's Secret by James Pwyll [2k words]
https://www.fimfiction.net/
Having known Rainbow Dash for as long as she has, Fluttershy would be naturally inclined to think she has her childhood companion pretty well figured out. But, let it never be said we can't find things about our friends that take us aback from time to time.
Waiting for a Train by Freglz [8k words]
https://www.fimfiction.net/
There are many things you can think about after almost dying.
For Applejack and Rainbow Dash, it's what comes after.
Comedy
Royal Inheritance by Math Spook [1k words]
https://www.fimfiction.net/
When Rainbow Dash discovers she's the great-great-great-something granddaughter of Princess Celestia, she embraces her new role as princess. But she's not the only pony with royal ancestry.
Dashpparition by EileenSaysHi [2k words]
https://www.fimfiction.net/
Let's say that you're Rainbow Dash. Now, let's also say that one night, you found yourself with the ability to project outside your own body. Invisible except in bright light, phasing through walls, limited ability to touch things, etc. Neat, right? But what exactly do you do with this power?
Well, if you're Rainbow Dash, using it to bother a certain self-obsessed magician might be high on the to-do list.
Unfortunately, if you're Rainbow Dash, taking special care to not get caught might not be so high on that list.
Get Your Act Together, Rainbow Dash! by Faeforches [6k words]
https://www.fimfiction.net/
Rainbow Dash is happy to jump through hoops. Celestia knows she literally does that enough as a Wonderbolt. But as it turns out there's a lot of metaphorical hoops you have to jump through if you want to be the legal guardian of one really awesome little orange filly.
Foal Services, as it turns out, would really prefer a mare that lives in a safer house, that can help a filly with her homework, and can grill a cheese without exploding the stove.
That can totally be Rainbow Dash, right? Right?
Houston, What We Have Here is a Failure to Communicate by TheDriderPony [3k words]
https://www.fimfiction.net/
The first pony in Space was her Royal Highness Princess Luna. Despite her visit only lasting a few minutes before exiting Space (at rather unsafe speed) into the face of the Moon, the title still stands.
The second pony in Space was an alchemist by the name of Mercury Infusion, who'd wanted to prove his mentor's theories. And while he never returned, his legacy is honored as the mascot of a brand of energy drinks popular with teenage colts.
The third and fourth ponies in Space (though their exact placement is undetermined) were Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie.
...now how do they get back down?
Rainbowseum Dashcosis by Raugos [4k words]
https://www.fimfiction.net/
Princess Twilight has contracted a severe case of Rainbow Dash.
The following is an excerpt from the journal of Sickle Cell of the Night Guard, detailing his experience with the Princess within the confines of her laboratory, which involved complete temporal isolation from the rest of the world.
The Slipped Case by Estee [11k words]
https://www.fimfiction.net/
You can never tell when something will become collectible. A coloring mistake in the printing, part of a stamp's artwork gets rotated by ninety degrees, and otherwise-sane ponies are shelling out thousands of bits for the honor of owning something which no longer has a practical use. But not every mistake qualifies, and so Twilight has to directly teach Rainbow the differences: some errors are just that.
The education on how to defraud the public through creating your own collectibles, however, was completely unintentional.
Tornado Of Helpfulness by Estee [12k words]
https://www.fimfiction.net/
All Mr. Rich wanted was a court-arranged signed promise stating that Rainbow wouldn't practice stunts over Barnyard Bargains any more. But judges are fickle creatures, and so the ruling put her in the aisles. Working off the damages while supposedly learning some respect for the store itself.
She wants to be a good employee. She's dedicating herself to this.
It's odd how all of Rainbow's interests seem to end
in that one crater the same way.
Vis-Ã -Vis by Pascoite [1k words]
https://www.fimfiction.net/
Rainbow Dash really doesn’t react well to that word.
Sad/Dark
The Only Possible Choice by Shaslan [2k words]
https://www.fimfiction.net/
Rainbow Dash is still competing, but she is not the racer she used to be. After her sixth consecutive loss to an old rival, she faces an unthinkable choice. Her old strength is within reach - but at what cost?
The Silent Shore by The Descendant [15k words]
https://www.fimfiction.net/
In the midst of autumn's splendor Twilight Sparkle, Spike, Applejack and Rainbow Dash head north to participate in the Hoftston Mare-athon segment of the annual Running of the Leaves.
Yet, as they meet the sea something seems to call Rainbow Dash down, down into the fog and uncertainty that rolls in from beyond the Everfree Forest.
What secrets of old Equestria hide in the deep woods and upon the silent shore?
The Star In Yellow by Blueshift [30k words]
https://www.fimfiction.net/
Deep in the Royal Library is a book. A terrible book that is said to send whoever reads it mad. A book so dangerous that it has to be hidden away and secured with chains to prevent it from ever being opened.
A book which has just been accidently checked out by Spike on behalf of Twilight Sparkle.
The Star In Yellow is rising once more, and only Rainbow Dash and Spike can save Twilight before it's too late. Ideas live forever. Ponies do not.
There Are Many Gravities by shortskirtsandexplosions [1k words]
https://www.fimfiction.net/
Rainbow Dash doesn't enjoy the things she used to anymore.
Tired by Kodeake [2k words]
https://www.fimfiction.net/
Rainbow Dash is fine, despite what her friends think. There's nothing wrong. She's just tired, that's all.
To Linger In A Place Where You Don't Belong (fade) by applejackofalltrades [2k words]
https://www.fimfiction.net/
Rainbow Dash lives through a repetitive nightmare. She just wants it all to stop.
Unfettered by Plotbuster [1k words]
https://www.fimfiction.net/
Rainbow Dash is having a hard time again. As awesome as she wants to be by day, at night in her room the mask comes off. Why does she feel like this?
Unwell by HazamaBrony [74k words]
https://www.fimfiction.net/
Twilight Sparkle has a secret. Not one that can change the world or overthrow the Princesses. But it is one that hangs over her head every day. One that colors her every thought and action. Or at least, that is how it seems to her. But when a rainbow colored pegasus asks her out on a date, will she learn to see past it, or will her secret tear apart a budding relationship?
Vertical Vertigo by Flashgen [4k words]
https://www.fimfiction.net/
One day, trying to find Twilight within the Castle of Friendship, Rainbow Dash stumbles on a door that seemed to appear from nothing, leading to another hallway. Curiosity overtaking her, she decides to explore it.
Shipping
A Feather for a Bookmark by Macho Madness [7k words]
https://www.fimfiction.net/
Rainbow liked a lot of things.
She loved Daring Do. Flying was what gave her life. She liked hoofball now and again. She enjoyed a good cider.
One thing she didn't think she'd like was an awkward, nerdy stallion who flapped his hooves whenever he got excited. She really didn't expect she'd like him, let alone not be able to get him out of her head.
Of course, she refused to let herself consider that as she rode the train to the Crystal Empire. She was just going to talk about the new Daring Do book. In person. After a 6 hour train ride that could have been a pair of long letters.
Are We Dating? by restless0 [9k words]
https://www.fimfiction.net/
Applejack and Rainbow Dash are just the best of friends. They spend almost all their free time together, they miss the other when they're not around, they sleep in the same bed together daily. You know, standard best friend stuff.
With Hearts and Hooves Day coming up, with these two as completely normal best friends have 0 plans at all. Surely nothing will happen that causes their feelings to change, definitely not.
Making Space For Us by AFanaticRabbit [3k words]
https://www.fimfiction.net/
Rarity and Rainbow don't always get along, and a busy Hearthswarming makes things even more tense, forcing Rarity to find space, and maybe some helpful words of wisdom...
The Elephant in the Relationship by Monochromatic [3k words]
https://www.fimfiction.net/
Twilight Sparkle is sure that Rarity and Rainbow Dash are having relationship issues, primarily because they keep inviting her to join them on all their romantic dates.
Two-Player Game by mushroompone [8k words]
https://www.fimfiction.net/
Rainbow Dash is determined to reclaim the top-scoring spot on her favorite arcade cabinet.
Up From the Wilderness by Cynewulf [12k words]
https://www.fimfiction.net/
Who is that coming up from the wilderness, leaning on her beloved?
Rarity is not whole. Her adventures have finally caught up to her, and after a daring rescue of her beloved Rainbow Dash, she finds herself at least temporarily crippled. Her doctors are baffled--raw magic poisoning of the magnitude she sustained is not exactly commonplace. But Rainbow is there for her, watching, worried, and hopeful. A Lady endures all things, after all, and Rarity is the epitome of a lady.
Drama
28 Pranks Later Alternate Ending by Thenintendogod [1k words]
https://www.fimfiction.net/
They thought their plan was perfect; hijack the rainbow cookie prank and turn it against Rainbow Dash to show her how it feels to be the victim of a prank she doesn't find funny. However, there's one small problem...
She found it funny.
A New Chapter for Lightning Dust by ba1leyy [5k words]
https://www.fimfiction.net/
This is an alternate universe rewrite of the Season 3 Wonderbolts Academy episode, exploring what might happen when a dangerous tornado maneuver spirals out of control. As Rainbow Dash’s leadership is challenged, Lightning Dust rises in unexpected ways. Their fierce rivalry uncovers harsh truths about recklessness, responsibility, and what it truly means to be a hero. Meanwhile, a young fan watching from the sidelines begins to question everything she thought she knew.
November Rain by Lucky Seven [1k words]
https://www.fimfiction.net/
Rainbow Dash never thought she'd find her marefriend with another pony. When that reality comes to pass, will she have what it takes to end things and start fresh?
Rainbow's Secret by alki [4k words]
https://www.fimfiction.net/
Rainbow Dash is a free spirit who often takes flights far away, without telling anypony where she’s going. She’ll be gone for days at a time, and then return to Ponyville like nothing happened. What does she do while she’s gone? What draws her away? Is it simply the call of the open sky, or something more?
The Two Unicorns by Lets Do This [3k words]
https://www.fimfiction.net/
Earth-pony Twilight Sparkle and her friend Rainbow Dash visit a realm of forest and magic. And find that all is not quite right, in the place where the unicorns dwell...
What is Lacking Cannot Be Counted by Cynewulf [9k words]
https://www.fimfiction.net/
Rarity disappeared years ago. Rainbow never got the full story. No one wanted to talk about it. Painful memories, bits and pieces of half-remembered interactions, none of it told her anything. So she started looking on her own, and at long last, she found Rarity.
On a different continent, under a different name, with a different life.
Rainbow would like to know why.
Sci-Fi
Horse in the Machine by Kris Overstreet [7k words]
https://www.fimfiction.net/
Centuries after the days of the Elements of Harmony, Equestria enjoys a golden age of technology and magic, under the wise rule of Princess Twilight Sparkle.
But some things are still beyond the power of either wizardry or science to mend, as Aurora, a young pegasus who has just lost both her wings in a tragic training accident, can attest. And yet Twilight Sparkle is willing to try, in memory of a friend who also had dreams of flying with Equestria's elite.
But as Aurora is about to discover, the Rainbow Dash Mk. 1 Aerodynamic Prosthesis System might carry something more than just a name..
Too Important To Let Die by TheDriderPony [7k words]
https://www.fimfiction.net/
"The first time I came back, I thought it was a miracle. By the fifth or sixth time, I knew it was a curse."
Death is a reasonable fear, but it is also a constant reassurance. A promise that no matter how bad things get, they will one day end.
That promise was broken, leaving Rainbow Dash to pay the cost.
Adventure
Yaerfaerda by Imploding Colon [365k words]
https://www.fimfiction.net/
Rainbow Dash and the Noble Jury continue to fly east.
Daring Do and the Secret of the Sunken City by 8686 [134k words]
https://www.fimfiction.net/
Years ago, Daring Do discovered an ancient city, forgotten in one of the farthest reaches of Equestria, and within it a mysterious lock that could not be opened by a single pony alone. Frustrated and eventually defeated she was forced to abandon her find, willing time to absolve her of her failure.
Not too long ago, she met a pony named Rainbow Dash. A pony who helped her.
Now old memories are rekindled when Daring learns that a longtime rival has uncovered the city's location. Forced into action, she sets off on a race against time to beat her competitor, and finally learn the secrets it undoubtedly holds. But this time, she'll succeed where she failed all those years ago. This time, she'll have help.
Into the Deep by TwilightSparkle484 [32k words]
https://www.fimfiction.net/
Applejack and Rainbow Dash are both known for being competitive. Thus, when an opportunity for a dare arises, it is no surprise that the two take on the challenge – cave exploration. Unexpectedly, Spike manages to tag along for the ride. Spelunking is a foreign concept for the trio, yet they're willing to take a risk. But if danger is inevitable, ... how far is too far?
Takes place a few months after Season 9.
The Lost Tribe by Mike Dugan [16k words]
https://www.fimfiction.net/
Twilight and her friends enjoy a relaxing day at the beach, when Rainbow Dash has a startling encounter that leads to an exciting undersea adventure.
The Night That Never Ended by BronyCray [146k words]
https://www.fimfiction.net/
When Twilight plays with magic beyond her control, she finds herself and Rainbow stuck in a strange, horrible world. When they find out what happened, will they be able to get home? Will they even want to?
Where Loyalties Lie: Honor Guard by LoyalLiar [220k words]
https://www.fimfiction.net/
"Equestria's Guard: the Bravest and the Best. Do you have what it takes?"
So the advertisements say. When Rainbow Dash saves the life of Princess Luna, however, she quickly comes to learn that there's a lot more to the guard than what everypony knows. As she faces down threats to her friends, her Princesses, and her country, Rainbow will have to decide exactly who she is loyal to.
