Filed by Skydrop Quillfeather, Cloudbase Correspondent
Last night, the skies of the Wonderbolts Academy shimmered with emotion, laughter, and the unmistakable energy of celebration. The occasion? The long-awaited promotion of Ender, affectionately nicknamed the “derpgon”, to Airpony Basic (APB)—a well-deserved leap in rank met with cheers from across the clouds.
Hosted by SSGT Fleetfoot, the ceremony began with a simple but powerful truth:
“Working her way from CAD to APB is no easy thing—but Ender’s gone and done it.”
What followed was a heartwarming, hilarity-laced string of speeches from WBA’s finest.
🗣️ Words from the Officers
- LT Wave Glider applauded Ender’s discipline and strength: “She’s flown amazingly each training, run great races, and been an overall great member.”
- NSGT Soarin’, ever the comedic wingbolt, dropped a heartfelt (and slightly competitive) message: “I’m not surprised by her promotion—in a good way. But I’m still faster than you, jj!”
- SAP Rainbow Dash, ever the proud mentor, emphasized Ender’s journey from another flight group and her lasting impact: “It doesn’t matter where she came from—Ender belongs in the skies with us.”
🌐 Cross-Team Recognition
WB Gracing Dance, representing the group where Ender first took flight, made a guest appearance:
“She’s a dragon who gave her all—not only here, but with us. She knows how it is to fly through thick and thin. KEEP ON SOARING, ZEKI!”
Their presence was a touching reminder that wings carry stories from everywhere.
💬 From Ender, With Love
Ender herself spoke last, and her words lit up the skies brighter than any flare:
“I couldn’t have made it this far without Feef, Soarin’, Dash, and Wave… Even when I wanted to give up, they didn’t let me.”
She also gave a heartfelt shout-out to past members Luv, Magma, and Tulip for helping her break out of her shell, and ended with:
“From the tips of my hooves to the bottom of my heart—thank you, all of you.
I’ll always be soarin’ higher. Altius Volantis!”
🧡 Final Touches: Boops, Jack-o’-Lanterns, and Laughter
As tradition dictates, Ender selected her favorite ponies—Feef, Dash, Wave, Soarin’, and “Butt”—to boop her into her new uniform. She then gifted a Jack-o’-Lantern to the Museum, saying:
“Even when days are scary, you all light up my day.”
Cue everypony melting.
The ceremony ended in a chaotic flurry of dice rolls, inside jokes, floor glitches, and one massive Boop Onslaught™.
🖋️ Final Thoughts from Skydrop
In a team that values loyalty, effort, and heart, Ender proved she’s got all three in spades. Whether she’s derping, flying, or uplifting others, one thing’s clear: she’s earned her wings—and everypony knows it.
Altius Volantis. Soar higher, derpgon.
— ✒️ Skydrop Quillfeather
