Gold's Canterlot Survival Guide

by goldenrise365


Surviving the Local Bully

"Get back here, Golden Rise!" yelled an angry Sunset.

I ran down the hall as the students hid in fear from the enraged Sunset. Your probably wondering how I got in this situation. Let's just say you do not make the local bully angry. And make sure not to trip while carrying your lunch. A few of the students heard about what happened, so I received a few high fives on my run. I just rounded a corner, and started running towards the exit. "Almost home free." I just got past the threshold to the foryer, when I was tripped. I rolled across the ground, and landed just a foot from the exit. "That could've gone better."

I saw Snips and Snails step out of a classroom. Sunset had finally caught up to me. She grabbed my shirt and pulled me up. "Do you have anything to say for yourself?"

"Listen, I'm new here. I can tell your angry at me for the accident, and I apologized about five minutes ago. So this can just be all water under the bridge." I looked at the clock and smiled.

"What is with that stupid grin of yours?" asked Sunset.

"I may be new here, but I know the bell schedule." The bell rang, and a mob of students entered the room. I was able to slip away into the crowd. I hid among the students and saw Sunset looking around in frustration.

I could tell Sunset figured it out when she yelled, "GOLDEN RISE!"

I smiled to myself and got to my locker. "Another run in with Sunset?" I turned to see my friend Flash Century.

"Yeah, I don't know how you were able to take her for so long. She's determined, I'll give her that."

"I can agree with that, so how are other things going?"

"Good. Class is class and social life is good." I got out my new books and shut the door. "I better get going, got to get to class before Sunset. See ya."

"Catch ya later, Gold," said Flash.

I made my way through the crowd, and got to my science class. I sat down next to my lab partner. She removed her headphones and gave me a smile. "Hey dude, what's up?" she asked.

"Just finished running from Sunset, Vinyl. Got my cardio in for the day." I set my books on top of my desk.

"Yeah, I heard. Your lucky you escaped. What you did was actually major. I'm sure you heard what she did to Rarity?" Vinyl shuddered at the memory.

I shuddered. "I not only heard, but I was able to delete those photos and help her. Luckily she came to my computer shop. I still fell bad for her. She kept saying the pictures made her look like a pig." Rarity had just walked in. "Speaking of her."

Rarity saw me, smiled, and walked over. "Hello Gold, darling. How are you?"

"Good all around. Just finished running from Sunset."

"You know, I could still-"

"No Rarity. I am not wearing a camouflage outfit."

"Aw. I've always wanted to try something like that." Rarity then perked up. "I'm just glad your ok. Not everyone has the same luck as you when it comes to running from Sunset."

"I know, but it's still difficult. Especially with Snips and Snails at her beckon call." The bell had runs for the start of class. Everyone else took their seat.

The teacher was a man with tan skin and brown hair, and he wore a brown coat with a dress shirt and tie underneath. All he had on the board for his name was Doctor. "Ok class. Today we will start discussion on Balancing Chemical Formulas." The class drew on as the lesson was being explained. After about an hour, the final bell rang. Everyone gathered their stuff and walked out.

"See ya at the music store?" asked Vinyl.

"Of coarse. I'll send you a text when I'm on my way." We exchanged goodbyes and went off. I got my stuff into the bag and started walking towards the exit. Then I got grabbed. I was pulled into an empty classroom, and the door was slammed shut. "We have to stop meeting like this."

Sunset grabbed my arm and pushed me against a wall. "Your gonna pay for what you did. Your not getting away this time." Her voice was darker then before.

"What's going on?" I then heard a dark voice.

Eliminate this problem now. He stands in your way.

The voice sounded really crazy. "Gotta get out of here." I began using my strength to push my arm back down. "Just got to push harder." I freed my arm and twisted around. Sunset went for another grab, but I got her hand. "I don't think so."

He's not worth the trouble. Leave now!

Sunset sprinted out of the room. I rubbed my arm. "That's the first physical attack. I now have to watch myself." I grabbed my bag and walked out.

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Sunset ran into the library and clutched her head. "What's going on?"

Your second encounter was not ideal. Next time, he won't be so lucky.
You will follow my orders Sunset. Go to Equestria and get the Element of Magic.
With its power we will rule the world.

"Yes master." A giant shadow replaced Sunset's shadow. She walked out of the school, walked up to the Canterlot High horse statue, and walked through the hidden portal.