Burst was filling up on some chips from the vending machine when he noticed Twilight having a run-in with Sunset. The two were apparently done talking when he showed up, and Sunset made a hasty retreat. Twilight then turned to Burst. "Why does she seem to back off when you're around?"
"Sophomore year we had a duel monsters tournament, and the last round was me against Sunset. She had me down to just 500 life points on her second turn, and she had crippled most of my deck with Crush Card Virus. However, I was able to score a comeback victory. And as far as her record goes, I've been the only duelist to beat her."
"Wow. No wonder.", Twilight said in awe.
"So do you play Duel Monsters too?", Burst asked. Twilight's face lit up!
"Are you kidding? It's only one of my favorite games!", she nearly screamed. "Especially since it's a strategy game!"
"Sounds like we'll have to duel sometime. Also, I'll definitely be voting for you. Someone's gotta take a stand against Sunset.", Burst said with a smile. And with that, Burst headed home. Meanwhile, Twilight prepared to stay the night at school. Spike got out and snuggled up to Twilight.
"That Burst guys seems nice.", Spike said with a smile. "Plus, he seemed sad when he saw this world's versions of your friends not getting along. He probably knew them."
"Could be Spike. He must have pretty good monsters if he was able to beat Sunset Shimmer.", Twilight said with a smile. "But we can find all that out tomorrow. Good night Spike."
"Night Twilight."
The next day...
Twilight woke up and made sure to put away her makeshift bed made of books. After she left, she was grabbed and dragged into a room and found the counterpart to Rarity putting clothes on her. "Perfect.", Rarity said. "No one should recognize you."
"What are you talking about?", Twilight asked. Just then Applejack walked in.
"There ya'll are! Ah've been looking all over!"
"Hey Rarity.", Inferno said as he entered the room. "So who's your latest model?"
"Inferno, darling. This is Twilight."
"The girl crazy enough to stand up to Sunset? Nice to meet you. I'm Inferno Flare. Rarity's boyfriend."
"Nice to meet you Inferno. But what is this all about?", Twilight asked.
"She doesn't know?", Pinkie asked as she came in. "Look at this!" It was a video that showed Twilight trying to adjust to the human world! As the others were watching it, Burst and Fluttershy came in.
"We came as soon as we saw the video.", Fluttershy said.
"This is starting to look pretty bad.", Burst added. "Looks like Sunset's throwing everything she's got just to get you to drop out." Twilight's heart sank.
"What am I going to do now? No one's going to vote for me after this!"
"It might not make a big difference, but I'll still vote for you.", Fluttershy said.
"I'm still voting for you too.", Burst said with a thumbs-up.
"You got my vote. Anyone willing to stick it to Sunset is worthy of being Fall Formal Princess!", Inferno said with a smile.
"If you're still thinking of running I can help!", Pinkie said.
"Word of advice? Don't accept her help.", Fluttershy said bitterly. "She doesn't take anything seriously."
"Why do you have to be so mean?", Pinkie snapped. Rarity scoffed.
"Don't play innocent Pinkie Pie. You're no better than she is."
"What's that supposed to mean?!", Pinkie said with a raised voice.
"I'm perfectly happy to offer my assistance as well. To someone who would APPRECIATE what I have to offer!"
"Listen to ya'll carryin' on!", Applejack said. "Get over it and move on!"
"You mean like YOU'VE gotten over Rainbow Dash?", Rarity countered.
"She made a liar outta me! It's completely different!" As the girl continued their arguement, Burst and Inferno couldn't stand it any longer!
"ENOUGH!", the two of them shouted. The girls turned their eyes on them. Burst was the first to find his voice.
"Look at all of you. What happened?! All of you used to be the best of friends! I should know! You're all the first friends Inferno and I ever had!" Burst showed them the photo of all of them together at the Freshman Fair. His anger had subsided and was replaced with sadness. "Don't any of you remember?"
"The Freshman Fair. Ya'll remember?", Applejack asked.
"Yes...", the rest of the girls agreed sorrowfully.
"But something happened.", Inferno added. "Twilight? I think you can figure out what that something was." Twilight nodded.
"Sunset Shimmer."
"Inferno, darling. Your theory is nice, but Sunset Shimmer has nothing to do with this.", Rarity said.
"She's right.", Fluttershy added. "Susnet's not the one who ruined my silent auction for the animal shelter with fireworks and noisemakers."
"What are you talking about? You sent me a text that you didn't want a silent auction, you wanted a big party!", Pinkie retorted as she pulled out her phone and showed Fluttershy the text.
"I-I never sent you a text.", Fluttershy replied.
"You didn't?", Pinkie asked.
"You don't think she's the one who's been sending me those e-mails do you?", Rarity began. "Every time I volunteer to help with decorations at a school function, I get an email from Pinkie Pie saying she has plenty of volunteers. And then I find out she's done everything herself."
"I never sent you any emails.", Pinkie said as she turned to face Twilight, Inferno, and Burst.
"Maybe she's the reason Rainbow Dash never showed for my bake sale.", Applejack suggested.
"Did you ever ask Rainbow Dash why she never showed up?", Twilight asked. Applejack blushed slightly.
"You know. maybe now would be a good time to start.", Burst said with a smile. The group headed for the soccer field and Applejack met up with Rainbow Dash. Steel took his leave and sat with the others.
"I think the healing process had begun.", Steel said with a small smile as he sat down.
"They're talking. That's a good sign.", Rarity commented. Applejack and Rainbow Dash then hugged.
"Hugs! Hugs are always good!", Pinkie added.
"Somebody, an' Ah think we can all guess who, told Rainbow Dash that my bake sale had been moved to a different day. Dash showed up with all the softball team and thought Ah'd cancelled on her." Rainbow then approached Twilight.
"So, you're looking to dethrone Sunset Shimmer and become the Princess of the Fall Formal, huh?" Rainbow then began kicking a soccer ball into the air. "Gotta say, I'd really love to see that. I'll totally help you out. All you gotta do is beat me in a game of one-on-one."
"What?", Twilight said with a worried frown.
"First to five goals wins!" As the contest began, Twilight was no match for Rainbow Dash's speed and athletic ability. As the game went on, Rainbow had four goals to Twilight's zero. However, Twilight soon had the perfect chance! Seeing the ball alone, she went and tried to kick it! But she tried too hard and wound up missing it! Rainbow Dash then closed in on the ball and scored the final goal. Twilight fell to the ground exhausted. "That's game!" Rainbow then held out her hand to help Twilight up. "So what's the plan? How can I help you be Princess and not Sunset Shimmer?"
"But..I lost..", Twilight said with a confused expression.
"Of course you lost. I'm awesome! But I'm not gonna help just anybody try and beat Sunset Shimmer. The Fall Formal Princess should be someone with heart and determination." Twilight had a bright smile on her face as he hope was renewed. "And you proved you got both."