A Gem at Crystal Prep

by Shadow Hero


Chapter 1- A Normal day

The day was almost over as Ms Harshwhinny was talking about some math thing that seems easy enough. Like the others I wanted to get out of there because it's Friday

“Now then..” she said but was interrupted by the school bell. She let out a sigh “I want page sixty-five done this weekend. You are free to go.”

Everyone left in a hurry, as I took my time. I didn’t need to be at work of another hour or so. As I put my stuff away Lemon Zest, one of the Shadow 5 walked up to me.

“Do you understand this stuff?” she asked me with her headphones around her neck, still don’t know why the teachers let her have them in class.

“Yes , it's very straightforward .” I said as picked up my stuff

“Really, because I don’t get it. Why don’t you help me understand it better then?” she asked.

“Don’t you study with Sugarcoat?”

“She’s busy at the moment with her club’s. So is that a yes?”

I looked up at the clock and sigh knowing full know why she wants to study. “Sure, let's head to the library then.”

“Awesome dude. Later I’ll buy you a drink at the cafe.” She said as we head to the library.

“I work there, it's cheaper if I pay.”


After some time helping Lemon understand the homework we decided to head over to Moonlight Cafe.. Ya I know creepy that I share similar name with the cafe.

As we walked in I saw one of my co-workers, Indigo fighting with a red haired girl wearing a leather jacket with two boy’s behind, one chubby and the other tall and lanky . “Why are you here, Wonder dolt.”  Indigo said as the two girl's butt heads.

“Just getting something to drink, so mind your own business.” the redhead said with venom back

“Whats this all about.” I said as I walked in between them, trying to stop this form getting out of hand.

“She’s a Wonderbolt, one of your enemies.That's what’s up.” Indigo said not losing eye contact with the redhead.

“Look this is a public place, it's not like she’s coming into our cafeteria  and ordering.” I said as she backed up a bit, knowing I'm right.

“But.. Fine, what do you want miss.” Indigo said trying her hardest to be nice.

“A chocolate milkshake to go and I want you to make it, I don’t trust her.” The redhead said as she gave Indigo a smile that said ‘I won’.

I rolled my eye’s and went behind the counter and washed my hands.“Make it a double.” she said as she leaned on the counter as I was getting ready to make it.

I put the chocolate milkshake on the counter when I was done, and rang her up. She left without saying a thank you.

“See what I mean. There no go …” She said as our boss came out from the kitchen. “I mean..”

“Its already. I went to CPA so I know about the rivalry, but don’t let it happen again" he said as he went back into the kitchen as Indigo mumbled to herself.

“Man you almost got fired if it was not for Moonie.” Lemon said.

“Really , that nickname again.” I said as I stared on what Lemon's usually.

“I agree, what's with all the nicknames.” Sugarcoat, girl with bluish skin with grey pigtail and glasses in a crystal prep uniform said as she seemed to appear at of nowhere.

“Don’t do that.” Indigo said as the others Shadow 5 walked up.

“So have you got anyone to go to the fall dance?” Sunny Flare, the fashionista of the group said as she and the others sat down at the counter.

Almost everyone shock their head, before looking at me. “What” I said as served them their drinks.

“Have you ask, Twilight to go with you?” Sugarcoat said as she took a sip of her drink. “By the way you got my drink wrong.”

“Sorry. And no, am not asking Twilight to go because I'm not going. You know I never go.” I said as I started to clean some glasses.

“But dear you two are so close, I bet no one will ever ask her because of it.” Sunny said as she took a sip her tea that Indigo made for her.

I stared into the cup I was washing remembering the first time I first met Twilight.


3 years ago

I was walking through the hall’s of CPA when I felt someone that is scared of someone. As I walked up and peered behind a corner, I saw a girl with whitish skin and light pink hair yelling at Twilight about something.

“I gave you everything you need to do the work and I failed!” the pink haired girl yelled as Twilight is backing up into a corner.

“You didn’t do anything so..” Twilight said meekly.

“I even INVITE you come to one of my parties and you didn't even come.”

Seeing this I had to intervene, so I walked up behind her and tapped her shoulder. “What.” she said as she turn around.

"It's not nice what you are doing to her so leave her alone.” I said to her giving her a glare

“Well, it's not fair if SHE passed our group project and I don’t.” the pink haired girl said as she made a ‘whoa is me' gesture making me roll my eye’s.

“YOU said it yourself, you didn’t do anything nothing at all, so I don't see the problem with you getting a failing grade.”

“Gave her an opportunity to make  a name for herself, so I see it as a fair trade. It's not my problem she did not show. ”

“Maybe she didn’t want your help, not everyone wants a hand out.” I said standing my ground to her.

“Ya whatever, I have better things to do.” She said as she bumped into me as she past me.

“Th-thank you no one ever stands up for me.” Twilight said as she shyly played with her glasses.

“No problem. People like that grinds my gears. Names Moonstone.” I said to her with a friendly smile.

“Twilight.” She said as she kicked the floor before the bell rang singling time for the next class

“Before you go do you know where class A-27? It’s my first day here.” I asked befor she rushed off.

“That's the next class I have, so why don’t you just follow me .” She said as she walked away.


“Yo are you still there?” Lemon said as she snapped her fingers in front of my face making me come back to reality.

“Sorry, just thinking. So you were talking about the dance or something.” I said as I put the cup down.

“That's right so…” Sunny said but I started to tuned her out as I went back to work.

After work I decided to take the long way home. As I walked I saw the same redhead from before harassing a guy with peach colored skin, spiky dark red hair wearing sunglasses for some reason. Before I could walk any closer he just walked away.

I just stood there before she noticed me and gave me a glare that said ‘you saw nothing’  before storming off. I just shook it off and continued to walk back to my apartment.

As I got home I was greeted by the corrupted gem that I bubbled so long ago, that must of been the Jasper I was fighting. How it indeed up like this it known.

“So how was your day?” I said to it knowing it can't answer me while bubbled. I walked over to my Ponysation 3 and started up Legend of Dragoon.

As I got to a boss my cell rang. Looking down and saw it was Twilight. “Hello.” I answered

“I was wondering if you would like to help me with a project?” Twilight asked

“Am guessing for Everten.” I said. The only answer was silence. “Fine I will help.”

“Great, be here by 9 am then.”

“OK....” We talked a bit longer before hanging up.