“Quiet down everyone,” Celestia called out over the microphone. “I know this seems like a big shock-”
“Ya think!?” a student interrupted, but my boss continued.
“As I was saying, I know this is a huge surprise and no doubt that everyone in this room has questions. But this one of the reasons for this emergency assembly, for knowing this without gaining some proper knowledge is dangerous. The same goes with anything new that when done incorrectly would spell some disastrous results. For example, we didn’t know what would unfold at the Fall Formal, nor did we expect the Dazzling’s would do. However, pay attention to everyone, this time not only do we all have access to such knowledge, but we also need all of your help as well.
“For today, Canterlot High School is going to make history for not only informing the world that there is magic that’s spreading, but we can inform people to demonstrate how to use it properly and responsibly.”
“And how are you planning to do that?” Cherilee asked aloud.
“We are all going to be undertaking a school project together, once you’ve learned how to use your newfound powers, all of you shall report what you’ve learned to us so we can spread out this vital information to the social media. Though YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and whatever you all have so we can inform the world about this.”
“But who’s going to teach us?” a student asked after raising a hand.
At this point, Sunset took hold of the microphone, “I’ve thought about this too. Now, I realize that the three of us on stage can’t teach everyone here at once. For there are some complications when it comes to magic like some of yours may not be as experienced as I, Rainbow Dash, and Applejack.
“For there’s a reason why the three of us could do these certain things that the other couldn’t, that being magic is unique as an individual. For example, I can’t fly around nor can I kick as hard as they did. In fact, some of you may not even click when taught to do some of these the first time.
“However, I have indeed thought of this. Though some negotiation from the Principles and a few… experts, we came up with what might be the most unique and effective solution in teaching students and faculty alike when it comes to this matter.”
“Ya did?” a student asked.
“Like whom?” a teacher questioned.
As if on cue, one of the back doors opened up, students who were the closest to these doors turned gave the response of: “What?” Increasingly, we turned to see who stood there. There were four people in the doorway that lit up some of the auditorium. Two of them were men in gray skin with white, short cut hair, wearing a kind of police uniform with golden trimming and yellow police hats. Between them were two very familiar looking people. One of them was a Twilight without glasses, and the other was what made most of us take quadruple looks.
There was a second Celestia.
“Good morning everyone,” the second Celestia said with her and her mini entourage followed closely behind. “I’ve heard that all of you were in need of some special teachers to help you discover your new found magic.”
“Mr. D?” I turned to the student sitting right next to me, “Have I gone crazy, or are there two Celestia’s in the same room?”
I checked the student’s forehead and even tapped on it a few times, “Nope,” I told him, “She’s there alright, and yes, I’ve already taken my pills. She’s really there.”
The doppelgänger of Celestia made her way to the stage, “May I?” she extended her hand to Ms. Shimmer for the Mic. Sunset handed it over to her, “You know, I would expect a little more panic with my appearance.”
“Uh, no offense,” said a teacher, “We’ve just seen a mic levitate, Rainbow Dash flying, and Applejack nearly sending a ten-pound weight to the moon. Seeing a second Celestia isn’t all that shocking.”
Some of the students laughed at this.
“I see,” the second Celestia nodded, “Anyway, I expect that many of you are wondering why there are two of us here.”
“Are you Celestia’s long lost twin?” one of the younger students asked.
“In a matter of speaking, I am Celestia’s twin, but not in the way that all of you are thinking. Also, I did not come alone, Rainbow Dash, Applejack, would you please join me?” To the school’s amazement, walking out on stage was a second Rainbow and Applejack.
“Hey, what’s up?” the other Rainbow said waving over to her other self.
“I want to have all of you know,” the other Celestia continued, “That our intentions of everypony coming here is to teach your other selves in what abilities you have and how to use them responsibly. Outside in front of this school, everyone will find your other selves that will help guide you. Once you find your other self, you’ll be split into three groups. One shall meet at the back of the school, one in the gymnasium, and the rest shall be in the cafeteria.”
Oh, this is going to be interesting.
“Also, before anyone goes, would a Mr. Disc please remain here? I want to have a word with him.”
Students and teachers alike made their way out of the auditorium while I walked over the seats to the front of the stage.
“Well, I didn’t expect you would be showing up,” I commented as I set foot on the stage.
“It was all Sunset’s idea,” the other Celestia glanced over to her. “Which I might say, it’s both genius and risky at the same time. But she has called out to assist everypony here before a disaster could occur.”
Ms. Shimmer nodded her head, “Fancy to be seeing you here, Princess, and Twilight,” she went up and hugged her. “Thanks so much for coming here on such short notice.”
“You should really be thanking everypony outside,” Twilight point out. “After all, I’m actually impressed in how many of them were willing to come here.”
“Yeah,” the other Applejack said, “So this is what this place is like? Ah admit, bein’ in a new body is a bit weird and all, but Ah think Ah’m gettin’ used to this.”
“Just sucks that I don’t have wings,” their Rainbow muttered.
“I wouldn’t say that,” our Rainbow replied as she jumped and her wings appeared.
The other, meanwhile, stared for a moment before saying: “Okay, that’s impressive.”
“Come on,” our Rainbow said, “I’ll race you outside.”
But before either could do so, my boss said quickly, “Not so fast, since some of my students can fly, I think I should include a new rule: No flying in the halls.”
“Ah what?! Come on!” Rainbow whined, “We can fly now.”
“But you could hurt yourself or someone else just by flying. After all, there’s a possibility that you may crash.”
“Ugh, fine,” our Rainbow grunted as she lowered herself back onto the stage.
Their Celestia turned her attention to both Applejacks, “Why not you two start making your way to the cafeteria?”
“Uh, sure thin’ princess, but, how do Ah get there?” their Applejack asked before the other farm girl told to follow her.
Our Celestia told Twilight and Sunset the same thing, only for them to go to the gym, leaving myself, the two other Celestias, and what I assume are my other boss’s bodyguards on stage.
“Well,” the second Celestia started, walking over to her other self, “Perhaps a little introduction is in order.” She offered up her hand up to her other self, “Good morning, my name is Princess Celestia, co-ruler of the kingdom of Equestria and raiser of the sun, and you?”
Although I could tell she was a bit weirded out, my boss took her hand to shake it, “Just Principle Celestia. I’m the one who helps run the Canterlot High School alongside with my sister-”
“Luna?” the other Celestia finished my boss’s sentence.
“Why, yes,” my boss nodded, “She’s the vice principle here. So, who are they?” she pointed to the two other guys in uniform.
“These are my guards,” the other Celestia answered. “They volunteered to follow me here. I must say, this is quite interesting then my personal student has described. It’s all very strange, but in a good way.”
“Princess huh?” my boss said, “You mean that you’re royalty or something?”
“I am indeed, it’s the reason why my subjects are here now to help organize teaching their other selves before things get out of hoof here.”
“Hand,” our Celestia corrected her. Her duplicate blinked so she went on explaining, “Over here, it’s ‘before things get out of hand.’ But from what Sunset Shimmer has told me, everyone is a… pony?”
The two of them talked like this before I got bored enough to interrupt. “You did say that you wanted to see me right?”
“Oh, that’s right,” their Celestia nodded, “I nearly forgot, thank you. So Mr. Disc, do you have any idea where your other self has gone to?”
Crap.
Fun chapter......needs more Luna though
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5948259 Basically? Kind of a big deal.
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Why do I get the sinking feeling like everything is becoming (Kinda) like something from Harry Potter?
Also: Welp. Say good bye to the human race and hello to the thr- eh... I mean, Fiv- Wait-a-minute... You know what?
Just say good bye to the human race and say hello to the sub-humans/pony race.
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I can also image that sports will never be the same again...
Oh dear.
Princess Luna's ego is going to take such a hit with the "vice principal" thing. She's an equal (in name, at least) in Equestria. Having her sister enshrined as superior by their very titles? That's going to hurt.
I thought Celly wouldn't let the Elements use the mirror, and now there are hundreds of ponies there. Did Discord or Twilight fix it?
Princess Celestia just evacuated Equestria, or most of it. All the Elements of Harmony are out of the country. Crops will rot on the stalk. Equestria may be invaded. What have you done, Celestia? Also, I understand that she's got an incredible approval rating, but how did she drag all these ponies away from their lives for however long this lasts? They were willing, yes, but that just seems implausible. And what happens to the humans whose counterparts refused to come?
The Celestias didn't even think to speak to the government first? Neither of them? This is international-incident material, people! Princess, you're a diarch; you should have caught this!
Where is everypony going to go? Are the ponies going back to Equestria at night? Will the school or town somehow house them?
Do the humans get their special talents, or is it just generic earth pony/unicorn/pegasus magic?
What is the age gap going to be like? We're going to have the elementary-school foals paired with the high-school foals and many grown adults paired with teenagers. That's going to create a bit of tension. I can just see somepony going "My human counterpart says she married X! I must woo her!" or "My human counterpart says she's in Y occupation! It's my destiny!"
Could this possibly restore the Dazzlings' magic?
I'm sorry. I'm overanalyzing. This is an interesting setup you've got here!
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Dude... You just took the words right out of my mouth...
5948814 Okay, *Cracking knuckles* let's see what we have here...
I agree, it is rather unfair for the human Luna to be stuck with such a title. But then again, from what I understood from the Equestria Girls movies, she still has that title of vice principal. I can imagine the confusion for pony Luna would have with such a thing.
I'll get back to the population thing a bit later, but to answer your question with a question, how do you clean up magic that's been spreading for months without using the Elements of Harmony? For Discord, why would he for the sake of entertainment. For Twilight, how could she when as we've learn a few chapters ago that it has spread within a 900 mile radius and growing?
Actually, in my mind she didn't evacuate all of Equestria. Perhaps I didn't make this clear enough but I think she got those who are either staff or students which is, what, a total about 400 or 500 total at the school without the Equestrians. By the way, have you noticed that I haven't mentioned Princess Luna in all of this? Of course, even I knew that someone has to stay put in case for some signs of trouble. Also, believe it or not, I'm planing for the Equestrians to teach their counterparts within a few hours at most. For the next chapter, I'm planing for the Equestrians to introduce themselves and even teach them a little. As for the last bit, grant it, I didn't think of that, but then again, I guess that these students and staff could still learn from others.
I think I did leave this idea out on my part, but that doesn't mean that I haven't thought of it. In truth, with Agent F, a CIA agent who went to Equestria herself, I think it might have been her job to report what was on the other side of the statue from earlier. Besides, there were CIA agents who not only witness going in but coming out of there as well, so I Faust would have already told the government about this. As for her highness, she just got there herself, and besides, she's also looking for Discord as well. So I think they could call Agent F to tell the government that they have come in peace though her.
Of course they'll be going back, I just said that they're basically here to introduce themselves as well as to inform them in what they can do and how to do it responsibly.
I'm planing for them to introduce some of the basic stuff, remember when her Highness said that after the find their counterparts that they should go to certain parts of the school? I thought it would be best if they understand the very basics of the types of magic that they have and what they could do with it.
Age group? It depends on who is attending at the school. If some adult like say Fancy Pants meets up with a teenage counterpart or Diamond Tiara meet up with her counterpart, you do have a point that it would cause some kind of tension. I mean heck, both Twilights have already meet up and they don't like each other, and theoretically they could be around the same age. But as for the comments of somepony saying this or that, I've noticed that it all seems destiny driven. In the human world, I don't know if that'll be the case, after all, the human world is a disjointed reflection of life in Equestria. But even if/when that does happen, I personally think they would lean more to the questions of why. Like, "Why does M work as (insert occupation here)?" or "How come they're still dating?" And to be fair, I think their human copies would wonder about the same thing.
This is a tough question to answer since, believe it or not, I actually got the idea of the Elements of Harmony that cause magic to be introduced into the human world and spreading like wild fire came from. So while I think it could be possible for them, it might be unlikely until the movies say otherwise. But I don't know if you should worry about the Dazzlings' more then you would with the counterparts of the other villains.
No, no! Actually, this has been helpful here. For me, I keep having these blurry ideas here and there, but I myself don't have a clear picture of the whole story until I start writing it down.
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1) Fair enough.
2) I meant her whole "sending all of you could upset the balance of this alternate world" thing from the movies. Do you think she meant the social rather than political balance? It'd make sense.
3) Fair enough. They've not been quite consistent with who goes to Canterlot High, anyway. Ponies old enough to run businesses are reduced to high-schoolers, foals who attend elementary school in Equestria go to high school, ponies who live in Ponyville and Canterlot go to Canterlot High... it's a mess.
4) Fair enough. This is short notice, but they do want this contained fast, so it could work. I do hope the government will act as a middleman for the social media campaign, though; I don't care how awesome Principal Celestia is at PR, this needs careful control.
5) OK then. I was envisioning a week to a few weeks for some reason.
6) Fair enough.
7) I suppose so. It depends on how much they (and you, really) view Equestria as an "alternate world" versus a "mirror universe." A mirror universe has to reflect, so humans might feel obliged to reflect their human selves' future lives.
8) Point. May I ask what you think the other villains do in the CHS universe? Or will that come later?
9) That's fine! It's the price of such frequent updates, I suppose. This is a quality story despite any blurriness!
5949377 In all honesty, that's what I love writing on this site for this sort of group. I've learned to use my readers criticisms and not only address them, but at times make it as one of the many plot points of the story up until the end.
Besides, maybe within a chapter or two, I can introduce one that will dive into Mr. Disc's past more. And I think, I have an interesting way of doing it.
5948347 DO YOU SHIP THEM!?