//------------------------------// // Chapter 12 // Story: The Sun of My Heart 2: Love's Flames // by BlueSun52 //------------------------------// The New Students of Canterlot High It was a bright and beautiful morning as it was the first day back towards Canterlot High. Despite what the average teenager would feel about their schools, every students at the school were always excited to be back at one of the best school in the small town of Canterlot. Meeting their old teachers again and hanging out with their closest friends while others may have a chance of finding young love. The school grounds were crawling with students as they either hurried off to their assigned classes or were taking their time and chatting with their friends. Making his way, Swift was whistling a fine tune as he was ready for his last school year as a senior like many of his closest friends. From out of nowhere, he felt someone wrapping their arms around him and looked behind to see his favorite bubbly girl, Pinkie. “There’s my sweet, Swifty!” Pinkie greeted. She planted a kiss on his cheek and rubbed her cheek against his. “How are you doing?” “I’m doing good, my sweet little pie,” Swift replied as he gave a peck on Pinkie’s lips. “Have you seen any of the others yet?” “Yeppie! Rainbow Dash went to join up with her soccer team while Rivet is going inside the cafeteria to do some practice with his guitar. Night and Fluttershy are heading inside to check out their classes with Applejack and Twilight. Clyde and Rarity are at the front over there. And Sunset and Soul haven't gotten here yet,” Pinkie answered. Swift looked over to see Clyde and Rarity were at the stairs that lead up to the front doors. He noticed that they were given each other their usual loving gaze as they talked. Swift smiled and looked back at Pinkie. “Wanna go hang out with them?” Swift asked. “Sure, I always love hanging with all of our friends!” Pinkie chimed. “Especially with my cute boyfriend!” Swift chuckled at the compliment before kissing Pinkie one more time. The two walked over to Clyde and Rarity. When Rarity and Clyde noticed, Swift waved at them while Pinkie was waving at them frantically. “Hey Swift, how’s it going?” Clyde asked. “It’s going good. It got better when I met up with Pinkie,” Swift replied. “Awww, you’re so sweet,” Pinkie said. “So, are you guys excited to be back just like I am!?” “Of course, Pinkie. It’s always grand to be back here at Canterlot High,” Rarity replied. “So much things have happened here that brought us all together. Meeting all of you girls for the first time at the freshmen fair, meeting Twilight and dealing with Sunset after her um, boo boos, meeting my Clyde here, The Battle of Band, most of us going to Fall Formal with our own dates and everything that went down at the Friendship Games and meeting our own world’s Twilight. It would be crazy for us not to come back here.” “I know, right? It would be cray cray not to come back in the best place in the world!” Pinkie said. “Not to mention all the new friends we’ll be making here today!” “Oh, of course. All the new freshmen and students in different grades would be attending our lovely school,” Rarity commented before she let out a small giggle. “I wonder if they’re going to believe that we were the ones that saved the school on occasions.” “I don’t know. Most of the time everyone was always under some mind control every time something freaky comes along,” Clyde said. “And it’s not pleasant.” “I can’t even remember what happened when I was under the siren's spell,” Swift commented. -Flashback- It was at the Battle of the Bands and everyone in the gym were cheering for the sirens as they sang their song. In the middle of the crowd, Clyde and Rivet were cheering on for them while Swift looked as if he was a zombie of some kind. “Yeah! Dazzlings, rule!” Rivet cheered. “No kidding. So glad that I dumped Rarity and left her with those Rainboom losers,” Clyde commented before looking at Swift with a raised brow. “Um, what do you think is wrong with Swift?” “Not a clue. Everytime the Dazzlings sing, he acts like he some sort of zombie,” River replied. “Aaaaaadaaaaaagiiiiiooo,” Swift said as his eyes looked far apart from each other. Clyde rolled his eyes. “I think he just has the hots for Adagio,” he commented. “Though I can’t blame him for it. She is good looking.” -End of Flashback- Clyde shivered. “That was the most unpleasant thing ever,” he commented. “And I’m still sorry about what I did.” “Oh, don’t worry about it,” Rarity said as she wrapped her arms around her man. “It wasn’t your fault and we came back together afterwards. I’m just glad that we’ve made up with the Dazzlings and are friends with them…. more or less.” While the four were talking, driving up in his motorcycle with Sunset riding in the back behind him, Soul took it towards the parking lot and parked it. After getting off, he and Sunset walked down the trail towards the school while she held onto his hand. “I can’t believe we’re back here so soon. It almost feels like yesterday that summer just started,” Sunset commented. “Anyways, I want to thank you again, babe for helping me show the school around to some of the new students.” “It’s no problem. I know you do your best to introduce all the new students to the school so I figured since I’m madly in love with you, why not help?” Soul said. “By the way, where are we supposed to go?” “We have to go see Miss Luna about which students we need to show around. There are others that’ll show the new students around so that way, not one person would show the entire new student body around the whole school. Just the places they need to go for the first semester,” Sunset explained. “They mostly pair off with us is student that have the same schedule as the other so it wouldn’t be so hard. Do you think you can handle this?” “Don’t worry about it, I can handle this,” Soul assured. “Whoever they have me show around the school, I’ll be showing them how awesome are school is and make it awesome for them. Piece of cake.” “Alright, I’m sure you can handle. Just wanted to make sure you weren’t nervous or anything,” Sunset said. She then leaned towards Soul and peck him on the cheek. “Come on, we better get there early so we can get the best assignments.” Soul chuckled. “I bet you love doing this,” he said. “Of course I do, it’s a lot of fun and you get to meet the new students before anyone else,” Sunset said. “Ever since I started volunteering for this, it makes me feel good that I’m doing better than I did when I used to be, you know, evil.” “I wouldn’t say evil.” “Soul, I turned into a she-demon and almost took over two worlds with an army of teenage zombies. If that’s not evil, then what would it be?” “I um…. I don’t know how I could reply to that,” Soul said. “Plus, I was just trying to make you feel better.” “Thanks, babe but it's something that I have to remember every now and again,” Sunset said. “But it's also something that I won’t let bother me anymore and that I’ve moved on to something better. Having friends, being something better than I was and having such a sweet boyfriend.” Soul smiled brightly. “Glad that I could help make that last part happen,” he said. “So, wanna head on over to VP’s office?” “Definitely.” “Alright everyone, we’ll be passing out all of the students you will be showing around the school. We ask that you focus on showing them to their homeroom classes and any other places they would need to go. You may show them other parts of the school if time permits it. I want to thank you all for your time of showing these new students around. I am glad to see that so many are willing to show them how great our school is and how many of you are willing to befriend them,” Vice Principal Luna said. “Now form a line in front of me and I’ll start handing out the student’s names and we can get started. After that, you will meet them at the foray of the school and you will begin from there.” All of volunteers started forming a line in front of Luna as she passed out papers with student names on them. Soul and Sunset were in the middle of line with the few students that came to help out. After a moment, Soul and Sunset had gotten their papers and started making their way towards the foray. As they were walking, Sunset looked at the only paper she had gotten and looked at the name. “Looks, like I have someone named, Solar Wind,” Sunset said. “That’s a pretty cool name. Though I wish they gave me more than one person to show around the school.” “Hey, give the rest of us volunteers a chance of showing off this school,” Soul commented before he chuckled. “I’m sure VP had a reason for you to only have one. Maybe just to give you some breather since you pretty much volunteer for this almost every new student that comes here.” “I know, I know, I shouldn’t feel so bad. But I just like making new friends whenever I do this,” Sunset said. “And you’ll have plenty of time to get the new ones. Just give it sometime,” Soul said. “Anyways, let me see what I have.” He lifts up the papers in his hand and looked over them. “Huh, looks like I have two students to show around. I have someone named, Zero Gravity and the other is Zephyr.” “Those sound like cool names,” Sunset said. “I know, puts mine to shame,” Soul commented. “I still think Soul Writer is an awesome name,” Sunset said before she walked closer to her man and gave him a quick hug. “Let’s hurry up, we don’t want to keep all of them waiting.” “Right, let’s go.” Over in the foray, several students were standing around waiting for their guides to show up. Some chatted with one another while other mostly kept to themselves until they saw the volunteers coming down the hallways. Everyone was greeting one another as the guides were introducing themselves and started showing the school around. In the midst of this, Soul and Sunset looked around the room. Sunset looked at her papers for a moment before she looked around the foray. “Anyone named, Solar Wind here?” Sunset asked. “Oh! That’s me!” A girl with silver skin and dark blue pigtail came running up to them with enthusiasm. She had on purple pants with black shoes while she wore a red t-shirt with a japanese symbol for ventus on it. She had a bright smile and her sky blue eyes were sparkling. “Hi, I’m Solar Wind. It’s very nice to meet you!” she said. Sunset smiled. “It’s nice to meet you too, Wind,” she said. “Welcome to Canterlot High, me name is Sunset Shimmer and I’ll be showing you around the school.” “Cool, um, can we wait for a bit? My brother is still waiting on his guide and I want to make sure he doesn't feel all alone,” Wind said. “Although, he won’t admit it.” Soul chuckled. “I bet he wouldn’t. My name is Soul by the way,” he said. “Who is your brother anyway?” “He’s name is Zero.” “Zero? As in Zero Gravity?” Soul asked. “I was supposed to show him and someone else around.” “Oh cool, he’s right over there,” Wind pointed. Soul looked over to where Wind was pointing and saw a young man with grey skin and having bright yellow eyes while his hair was black. He was wearing a unzipped hoodie with a black shirt under it and having dark green pants with chains on the side and strap boots. On his shirt was the japanese character for wolf. “Yo, what’s up?” Zero asked. “Hey there, my name is Soul and I’m going to be your guide for today.” “Cool, hey can you show me all of my classes real quick? I have an idea that I wanted to try out and I need some time to prepare for it,” Zero said. “Eh sure, I just need to find one more person and we can head off,” Soul replied. He looked back at his paper for a moment before he started to look for the next person he needed to show around. “Anyone by the name of…. Um…. Zep…. Zeeeph…. Hold on, Zephney? Wait, I can get this………. Zephyr! There we go.” “Uh yeah, that’s me.” Soul looked up to see a young man with pure white hair and skin with green eyes walking up towards them. He was wearing an off-white t-shirt with tan khakis and sneakers. Everyone looked at him with confused expressions. “Is he really wearing khakis?” Wind whispered to Zero. “Might have been his last pair of pants,” Zero responded. “Hi there, I’m Zephyr.” He raised up his hand and waited for Soul to shake. “Nice to meet you, Zeph. My name is Soul,” he greeted. “Do you mind if I call you that?” “I don’t really have a problem with it, but I do prefer to be called Zephyr,” Zephyr replied. “Alright, I’ll do that,” Soul said. “Zephyr, I feel like I’ve heard of that before.” “It’s short for a Greek god named Zephyrus, the god of the west wind,” Zephyr explained. “You see, he’s-” “Boooooring,” Zero commented. “Can we please get on with the tour? I’ve got some plans to get started.” Zephyr let out low groan and Soul slightly sighed. “Alright, we’ll get started with the tour,” he said. “I’ll see you later, sweetie.” “See you later, babe,” Sunset said. Soul gave Sunset a peak on the lips and motioned the two other boys to follow him. Sunset asked Wind to follow her and the two went off. “Oooooh~ looks like someone here has a sweet boyfriend here,” Wind commented. “Is it okay to say that he’s a cutie?” Sunset giggled. “Yes, he’s a one of a kind,” she replied. “Any boys that interest you yet?” “Naw, not yet,” Wind said. “But right now, I’m hoping to make one hundred friends here on my first day!” “Well, I know a friend that can help out with that,” Sunset said. “But right now, let’s focus on showing you aroun-” “Sunset! I need a huge favor!” A girl ran up to Sunset as she had a worried look on her. “Listen, I just got a call from the hospital and they rushed my dad from a wreck,” she said. “He’s okay, but I just want to go up there just in case. Can you show this girl around the school for me?” “Of course, I’ll do that for. Just go and see you dad,” Sunset said. “Thanks Sunset, I owe you big for this!” The girl ran off as she exited the building. Sunset expression went blank when a thought came to her. “Wait, who is it that I’m supposed to show around!?” she cried out. “That would be me.” Sunset turned around to see a young girl with purple hair with blue highlights and lavender skin. She had teal t-shirt with a sun design on it along with blue jeans. She had a little sunflower hairpin on her hair. “Hey, my name is Flower Petal.” “Oh hello, Petal. My name is Sunset Shimmer and I’ll be showing you around. I’m sorry your own guide won’t be able to show you around the school.” “That’s okay, I knew things would be crazy on my first day in highschool but this was a whole new level,” Petal commented. “And you?” “Name’s Solar Wind and I plan on having one hundred friends.” “One hundred? Wow, that’s a big list,” Petal commented. “Mind if I be part of that list?” Wind gasped and a huge smile stretched across her face. “Really!?” “Yeah, you look like a nice gi-” *CRUSH!* “GHA!” Wind tightly hugged Petal as she was gasping for air and her legs were kicking around. Sunset let out a sigh and smiled as she knew this was a good sign to be a good day. Time past on as Soul was showing both Zero and Zephyr around the school. He showed them their classes, some of the clubs, the gymnasium, the cafeteria and last was the library. When they had gotten to the library, Soul looked at the time and looked to the two. “Well, I think that’s about all I can show you around here. Do you two have any questions?” Soul asked. “Yeah, room 058 has a window in there, right?” Zero asked. “Um, yeah but the room is on the second floor,” Soul replied. “Not a problem for me,” Zero said. “Huh? What are you-” “Gotta go, I’ve got someone to do a favor for me and I intend not to waste it,” Zero said before he walked out and left the room. Both Soul and Zephyr looked to each other with raised brows. “What do you think he’s doing?” Zephyr asked. “I don’t know, but I really hope that it doesn't get me in trouble,” Soul responded. “So Zephyr, do you wanna-” “I’m sorry, but I better head on to my class,” Zephyr said. “I don’t want to miss first period or anything.” Zephyr said before he walked out of the library as well. “Oh…. Okay, I’ll just…. Yeah,” Soul said to himself as he left the library. He was walking down the hallway until he saw Sunset, Wind and one other girl that was new to him. Just as he was a about to walk to them, another young man came in front of them. He had messy back hair and wore a white t-shirt with a guitar design on it and black jeans. “Hey there, sis.” “Hey Sword, what’s up?” Petal asked. “I just got done with my tour and was seeing what you and Zephyr were doing,” Sword explained. “And who are these two lovely ladies here?” Wind slightly blushed and giggled. “Hi there, my name is Sunset Shimmer. Petal, I didn’t know your brother is Zephyr. My boyfriend, Soul is showing him around.” “You have a boyfriend? Damn, he’s one lucky guy to have a good looking girl like with him,” Sword commented. Sunset rolled her eyes. “Thanks for the compliment,” she said. “You know, just throwing this out there, I happen to be single,” Wind said. “Noted,” Sword said as he winked at Wind; causing her to blush. “Okay, lover boy, stop with the flirting and get to class,” Petal said. “We only have like five minutes.” “Alright, I’ll see you later, sis,” Sword gave a salute and walked off. Wind let out a content sigh. “You’re brother is a real looker,” she commented. Petal rolled her eyes. “Yeah well, don’t expect me to agree with you,” she said. “By the way, I like that shirt you’re wearing.” “Thanks, I guess you know what it means?” “Yep, it’s the word for ventus in japaneses,” Petal replied. “But I don’t know what ventus means.” “It’s latin for ‘wind,” Soul answered as he walked up to the girls. “Which makes sense since her name is wind. A took an advanced literature class.” “Wow, who’s this cute looking guy here?” Petal asked as she was looking at Soul with bedroom eyes. “This is my boyfriend, Soul,” Sunset greeted. “How was your tour with Zero and Zephyr?” “It was kinda fun but short. Zero was in a hurry to leave and Zephyr just went off to class,” Soul replied. “And who’s this? I don’t remember seeing you in the foray.” “I’m Petal, my guide had to leave because of an emergency so Sunset here took over.” “It’s nice to meet you, Petal,” Soul greeted. “You better head on to class, Sunny. Classes are about to start in a couple of minutes.” “I know, I’ll see you in third period, babe,” Sunset said before giving Soul a peck on the cheek. Soul waved Sunset and the other two girls goodbye before he went off for his first class of the school year. Soul made it to his first class and just like the first time he came here, he ducked down as a paper ball came flying towards him and chuckled as he remembered the first time that happened. He stood up and looked around to see some of the students that were throwing things at one another or chatted with each other. Soul saw some of his friends in the class. He saw Swift, Rivet, Rarity and Applejack and Twilight. He even saw the new student, Zephyr in his class. Soul raised a brow though as he noticed that Zero wasn’t in the classroom. He scratched his head for a moment before shrugging and walking towards a desk. The desk he walked towards was his first desk when he came to Canterlot High and smiled on the fond memories that it brought back. Soul took a seat in it and waited for the teacher to come in. After a moment, a teacher with light gold hair and with a dark shade of orange walked into the classroom. The students suddenly went quiet and watched as the teacher got to her desk. “Good morning, class. I’m Ms. Harshwinny, since some of you are new here today. I will be teaching social studies for the year and expect you to be on your best behavior. Before we start taking attendance, does anyone have any questions?” Twilight raised her hand. “Is it okay if I open the window?” she asked. “It’s kinda hot in here.” “Well, I don’t see why not,” Ms. Harshwinny replied. Twilight went over to the window and opened it. Soul noticed that she was doing something with her phone and put it away before any else noticed. He furrowed his expressions as he was confused but shrugged it off. Harshwinny started checking off the students as she went down the list and calling out their names. “Rarity Belle?” “Here.” “Zephyr?” “Here.” “Soul Writer?” “Right here.” “Trixie Lulamoon?” “Present.” “Twilight Sparkle?” “Here.” “Zero Gravity?” “.......” “Zero Gravity?” “.......” “Hmm, I guess he couldn’t make it. A sha-” “HOLD IT, I’M RIGHT HERE!” Everyone looked over to the opened window to see Zero with a shade of glasses on. Zero climbed off of a ladder that he ‘borrowed from the school janitor and stood up in a heroic pose as the class watched in awe. “In the deepest darkness, there will always be-” “Hold it, right there!” Everyone looked over to see Scrubby the janitor standing in the archway of the door. He walked over to Zero with a serious look and looked down at him. “Who are you?” Zero asked. “I’m Scrubby…. The janitor. If you’re going to use that ladder without permission, then you’re paying Scrubby five dollars,” Scrubby said. “Now hand over the five bucks and I’ll let you continue on with your business.” Zero mumbled to himself as he was reaching into his back pocket and pulled out his wallet. As he was giving Scrubby the five bucks, he said to himself that he should have used a rope instead of the ladder. Scrubby inspected the five dollar and simply nodded. “Hmhmm, you may continue,” Scrubby said and walked out of the class. There was a moment of silence in the room before Zero coughed. “Well then, as I was saying, in the deepest-” “Are you Mr. Zero Gravity?” Harshwinny asked. “Um, yes ma’am.” “Then go and take your seat!” Harshwinny hissed. “Before I send you to the principal's office!” Zero grumbled as he walked over to an empty desk and sat on it in disappointment. “Lost five bucks for nothing,” he said to himself. “Alright, hopefully we won’t be having anymore interruptions,” Harshwinny said. She looked back at her attendance and continued on with the list. “Applejack Apples?” It was now lunch time and all of the students were either in line for their food or were already at their seats with their friends. Sunset was walking over to where all of her friends sat at. She talked to them about the new girls that she showed around the school and that they were sitting with Rivet’s sister, Light. Soul in the meantime sat over with the guys and looked around the room for the new students. “Hey Soul, what are you looking for?” Rivet asked. “You usually look over to where Sunset is and just stare at her from a distance like Clyde does with Rarity.” Clyde glared at Rivet. “I don’t do that,” he said. “......At least not that much anymore.” “I’m just looking out for the news guys I showed around,” Soul replied. “I wanted to invite them over to our table.” “Don’t we already have enough guys at our table?” Night asked. “I’m fine with having new friends and all, but this table really is small unlike the girl’s table.” “It’s not that small,” Swift commented. Night raised a brow as Swift was just right next to him. The guys barely have any space between each other and their trays covered most of the table. “Really? It’s not that small?” Night asked sarcastically. “How come we didn’t notice this until now?” Rivet asked. “We could move over to the Dazzling’s table,” Soul suggested. “It’s a pretty big, round table.” The guys looked over to see Adagio and Aria sitting at their usual table while Sonata was sitting with the girls. “I wouldn’t mind sitting with girls but…. Not with Adagio,” Rivet said. “Aria is fine because she’ll just ignore us. But Adagio is…. um…. What’s the word I’m looking for?” “Flirtatious?” Soul suggested. “Yeah, more or less.” “I have to agree with Rivet on this. I sometimes see her staring at me and I feel like I’m being undressed with those eyes of hers,” Swift said. “Can’t we just be glad that we have this table?” “If we’re going to invite those two new guys over, we need to find a bigger table,” Clyde said. “Just not where the Dazzlings are. Specifically Adagio.” “Hey, there’s those two new guys,” Soul said as he saw Zero and Zephyr walking away from the line. “I’ll bring them over here and we’ll all look for a new table.” Soul got up and walked over to Zero and Zephyr as they were about to go their separate ways. Soul asked them over to their table and the two agreed after Soul explained that they were going to look for a new table. The two accepted the invite and walked back over to the guys where they were about to start their search for a new table. “So, you guys are looking for a new table, huh?” Zero asked. “Don’t worry, I’ve got that covered. I will search far and wide for this mysterious holy table. A table where there is more than just enough room to place your elbows and and sit down poses that would make you look cool to the ladies, a table where you can spill your drink but it doesn't spill any of your friends, a table that-” “Um, we could sit down over there where that empty table is at,” Zephyr pointed in a certain direction. The rest of the guys looked over to see that there was still a table that was large and wasn’t taken by anyone. “Seriously, why are we not noticing these things?” Rivet asked. “It’s in plain sight! What, are we too busy staring off at our girlfriends or something?” “What? Oh sorry, I was checking out Sunny,” Soul said. “Can’t take my eyes off of my sweet, bubbly girl,” Swift said as he gazed at Pinkie, who in turn, was gazing back at him with loving eyes. “It’s hard not to look at my sweet, Shy,” Night said. He was gazing at Fluttershy who had some of her hair in front of her face but with only one eyes staring back at him while she blushed. Clyde only whistled a small tune to himself and would make a quick glance at Rarity before turning away from her before anyone would notice. “..... Seriously?” Rivet asked. The group went over to their new table and sat around it. Each one of them were introducing themselves to the new guys and got to know them better. They learned Zero has an incredible big ego but is still a nice guy to get along with and Zephyr was a big germaphobe and he likes to keep everything neat and organized. The school bell rang and everyone started making their way towards next period. “Wow, it was great getting to know you guys,” Zero commented. “Yeah, I feel like we’re really are part of this school now,” Zephyr commented. “Oh, you’re not part of the school just yet,” Soul said. “There’s one more thing you two have to get through before you guys are part of the Canterlot Family.” “Like what?” the two said at the same time. ********* *BONK!* “GHAAA!” *BONK!* “AAAAHH!” Zero and Zephyr both collapsed on the floor as they were hit by dodgeballs. They were now in gym class and everyone was playing dodgeball. The two laid on the ground as the life felt like it was sucked out of them. Soul walked over and looked down at the two with a sly smile. “Now you two are part of the family,” Soul commented. “Welcome to Canterlot High.” *BONK!* “AAAACK!” “Got you, babe!” Sunset shouted. Off from them, two guys were watching as the game went on. One young man had pale green skin, dark brown hair and red eyes. And the other next to him was a light grey skinned young man with slick black hair and brown eyes. “Wow, that looked brutal,” the grey one said. “What kind of school allows this kind of brutality, Warhawk?” “I don’t know, but I don’t really care, Straight,” Warhawk said. “I told you, call me Punk!” *BONK!* “GHAA!” Straight was hit at the side of his face and down to the ground. “Gotcha!” Applejack cried out. “Heh, that was funny,” Warhawk commented before another ball hit him in the face. “AAAHH!” “Oh yeah!” Sonata cheered. “How do you like me now!?”