Takes place immediately following “Stare Master”
Chapter 4: Teacher, Teacher
“Oh come on Opal be a dear.” Fluttershy says as she convinces the cat to let go of Rarity.
“Thank you darling, you are a life saver.” Rarity says and a crash i sheard in the direction the crusaders traveled in. “I should be off.” With that Rarity chases after the crusaders. Fluttershy stands and watches Rarity apparently in deep thought.
“Something the matter Fluttershy?” Twilight asks.
“I was just thinking about those three fillies and how sweet they are.” Fluttershy answers.
“Yes they are, they certainly get into trouble don’t they?”
“It would be worse if they didn’t have a strong hoof to guide them. Apple Bloom has Applejack, Sweetie Belle has Rarity and Scootaloo has..” She pauses. “Who does Scootaloo have?”
“She looks up to Rainbow Dash.” Twilight answers.
“I was talking family Twilight, not a role model. Dash will be great for her to learn how to fly and everything, but she doesn’t even keep herself out of trouble how can we expect her to keep Scootaloo out of trouble?”
“You may have a point,” Twilight says. “Let’s go ask Cheerilee where Scootaloo lives and we can go talk to her, that would be easiest.”
Fluttershy nods. “Alright.”
The two of them walk to the schoolhouse and find Cheerilee there. “Hello there.” Twilight says.
“Twilight, what brings you here?” Cheerilee asks.
“I came to ask about one of your students.” Twilight answers. “We were wondering if you could tell us about Scootaloo, we wish to know where she lives.”
“I’m sorry Twilight, but you know I can't’ tell you that.” Cheerilee says. “It’s against the rules.”
“We just want to make sure her parents know what she’s up to.” Twilight says. “We’ve never seen them, so we have no idea if they have any idea the kind of mischief their daughter gets in.”
“You do have a good point Twilight,” Cheerilee says. “But I still can’t tell you where she lives. I will investigate this matter for you, will that make you feel better?”
“Of course.” Twilight answers. “Thank you.”
“Don’t mention it.” Cheerilee says. “Now if you don’t mind I have a lesson plan to finalize.”
“Please forgive our intrusion.” Twilight says as she and Fluttershy leave.
“So what now Twilight?” Fluttershy asks.
“We’ll just have to trust Cheerilee to talk to Scootaloo’s parents, I’m sure that’ll help.”
“Alright.” Fluttershy says and with that they go their separate ways.
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After Fluttershy and Twilight leave Cheerilee gets up and pulls out Scootaloo’s file. “Let;s see here, where do you live Scootaloo.” Cheerilee gasps. “Ponyville Orphanage? Oh my, the poor dear. I suppose I should make sure the pony who runs the orphanage is aware of Scootaloo’s antics, since I did promise Twilight and Fluttershy.” Cheerilee packs up her work and heads to the orphanage.
Cheerilee walks into the orphanage and is immediately met by a dark blue earth pony mare. “Can I help you?”
“Do you run this orphanage?” Cheerilee asks
“I do. My name is Matron Mercy, and who are you?”
“I’m Cheerilee, the teacher at the school.”
“What did Scootaloo do?”
“Why do you ask that?”
“I only have the one child, Scootaloo, and she’s constantly getting into trouble. I do my best to take care of her, but I’m more attuned to taking care of young foals, not rambunctious preteens.”
“Then why the orphanage?”
“My special talent is taking care of young foals that can’t take care of themselves. They normally get adopted while they’re still young, but Scootaloo came to me above the age that normally gets adopted and well she’s been here since.”
“I see.” Cheerilee says. “Well, I had promised a concerned pony that I would make sure her guardian was aware of her antics, and it sounds like you are, so I best be on my way.” With that Cheerilee leaves.