'It seems my plan to use Dark Ice failed. No matter. There's another student I can use.', Cinch thought with a smile as she looked over Twilight Sparkle's file. 'She's not defiant like Ice. And I know just the bait to use.' Cinch put the file away as Twilight entered her office. Cadence and Shining Armor were also present. "Ah. Twilight Sparkle. My most gifted student. Have a seat."
"Am I in trouble?", Twilight asked.
"No. But there is one matter I'd like to bring up. As you know, the annual Friendship Games are coming up fairly soon. And I would like you to compete in them." Twilight freaked out. "There's no reason to worry Twilight. Shining Armor? You participated in The Friendship Games once. What was the outcome?"
"Well it's pretty obvious. We won.", Shining Armor answered. "Just like every year."
"As expected. Could you two leave us for a bit?" Cadence and Shining Armor nodded and left Twilight alone with Cinch. "Ms. Sparkle. I know of your application to Everton."
"Everton?! You could get me in?!"
"I have a fair amount of connections. Although...I could also have your application denied." Twilight's heart sank. "But you'll have nothing to worry about. So long as you compete in the games, your application will be accepted."
"You've...given me something to think about.", Twilight said as she left.
"I do hope you'll make the right choice.", Cinch said with a smirk. However, she was unaware that Ice was listening in. Ice scowled at everything he heard. The second Twilight left, Ice barged into Cinch's office. "Well if it isn't the delinquent."
"Why are you holding Twilight's future ransom?", Ice demanded.
"To ensure my legacy endures. But I wouldn't expect someone who refused to represent Crystal Prep just because he has family at CHS to understand."
"WHAT WOULD YOU KNOW OF FAMILY?!", Ice screamed before he left. Cinch then looked at an old photo on her desk.
"More than you know Dark Ice..." Cinch had a frown as she looked at the little boy in the photo. "Why couldn't you understand Nightfall?"