//------------------------------// // The obvious Identity of the Gaming Buddy // Story: The Mysteries of Love // by MysteriousStranger //------------------------------// Trixie's P.O.V. It was Monday again, but this time, I received it with a better mood. Inviting Rarity to the open mic turned out to be a great idea. I felt like we got closer that night. When she held my hand, I wanted to squeal. When she rested her head on my shoulder, I almost passed out! I walked into the school with enthusiasm. All the students moved away. They have learnt to fear me more when I'm in a good mood, but I have no intention on bullying anyone today. Saturday night was so perfect, that I have decided to leave everyone alone for the time being. I headed straight to my locker, paying attention in case I see Rarity. But I had no such luck. I opened my locker and looked for the books I needed. However, I stopped looking when I received a text message. I moved my head from side to side to make sure no one was close to me before reading the message. 'Trixie, I'm not going to school today. My sister is sick and I'll stay to look after her 😞' 'I'm sorry to hear that. I hope she gets well soon. Do you want me to take you today's homework?' 'That won't be necessary, I already asked Sunset. Thank you, though 😊' 'OK. Send your sister my regards 😁' 'I will. Don't get into troubles! ' I smiled at my phone and put it away before taking my books and closing my locker. I felt lonely without having Rarity around, but I understood her reasons. Sweetie Belle needed her. The bell rang just as I was near my classroom. I could make it a day without my crush. During the last recess before the last class of the day, I went to the bathroom. Having no one to talk to besides my not friends was too much for me. I hated every second of being around them. One day, they'll pay for what they did to Rarity. But until I knew what to do, I would pretend that I still enjoy their company. They told me about a way of getting back at one of the Rainbooms. Personally, I still didn't care about what they were going to do, but I think that if I sabotage their plan, Rarity will be very grateful. The only way I could avoid glaring maliciously at the my... friends was drinking water. Swallowing liquid helped me to avoid seeing their faces. The downside was that I almost didn't make it to the toilet... After doing my business, I washed my hands. Upon raising my head to see my reflection, I saw someone else standing behind me. Sunset Shimmer. She was smiling weakly. I think she glanced at me more than once today. "We're in hostile grounds, Shimmer. We can't talk." I said before closing the faucets. I turned my body to face her while I used paper towels to dry my hands. "I know. This won't take long. Trixie, I need to ask you something." "Be quick." Shimmer seemed to get offended that I was being harsh to her. I just wanted to get over this before someone sees us. "Right." she cleared her throat. "I was hoping to get your number...?" "My number?" I was taken by surprise at first. My eyes widened, but I quickly managed to smirk. "Shimmer, don't tell me that you fell in love with me. I can't say I'm surprised. Trixie is gorgeous and anyone would fight for her affection, but she's not interested." "What? No, no no!" Her expression was priceless. She waved her hands hysterically and got extremely nervous. She was too easy to tease. "I just want your number in case of... uhh..." "In case of what?" I crossed my arms and lost my smirk. "Shimmer, just because you know my... secret, doesn't mean that we're friends." "I know. I'm not going to text you all the time, and I won't call you either." "Then why do you want my number?" Shimmer checked if someone was nearby before walking closer to me and whispering. "I know a thing or two about love. I'm actually helping one of my friends to confess to the one they have feelings for. I can give you advice." I unfolded my arms and thought about what she said. This girl is around Rarity when I'm not. But... I don't really need advice. I know Rarity. We're good friends. "I don't know. Rarity and I get along very well. I know what she likes and what she despises. What else could you do for me?" "Her friends are my friends too. I could get them to go somewhere else so you can see her more often at school. I could find out what's her favorite perfume so you can use it the next time you hang out." "Wouldn't it be too... manipulative?" "Maybe the perfume thing, yes." The former bully walked closer to me, I tried to step back, but the sink was behind me. She put a hand on my shoulder and looked at me with... sadness? "Listen, Trixie, we might not be friends, but I know that you're trying to change for Rarity. I'm in love with someone, someone I will never be able to date. Maybe I can't change my situation, but I can change yours. If you really like Rarity that much, waiting until the end of school has to be hard." "It is..." I looked down. I hoped Sunset Shimmer wasn't lying to me by saying she was in love with someone to manipulate me. I would never forgive her if that was the case. But she still had a point. Waiting to the end of classes wasn't easy. Seeing her from afar and not being able to talk to her caused me too much pain, but I would always recover when I finally got the chance to speak to her. Maybe... maybe this wasn't such a bad idea. "Alright... y-you can have Trixie's number." Shimmer grinned. She clasped her hands together and leaped up. "But don't abuse of it or I'll be forced to delete you from my contacts list." "I swear, I won't." the bell rang, and footsteps could be heard outside. Everyone was going to their respective classrooms. "Oh, fridge! Listen, Shimmer, I know that Rarity asked you to bring her today's homework. I'll text her to let her know that I allowed you to have my number." "Alright, got it.... umm, what word did you just use to...?" "Just go!" I pointed at the door and Shimmer backed away in fear. "Sorry, sorry!" "Wait!" Shimmer stopped by my command just as she was about to reach the door. She looked at me, clearly confused. "After class... Lavender Lace and Fuchsia Blush will steal Rainbow Dash's clothes during her shower after she's done with her practice. Deal with them, but don't be too obvious. I don't want them to find out that I talked." Sunset Shimmer took a hand to her forehead and massaged it with her fingers. "They just won't give up, won't they? Besides, what is their problem? This is the second time their plans involves stealing clothes!" "I don't know, I didn't ask them. I'm still furious at them for trying to humiliate Rarity." I sighed. Whenever I saw any of the Illusions, I wanted to throw all of their teeth with a punch. But I can't get myself expelled. While I was focused on my anger, I heard the door open and close. I lifted my head, only to see that Shimmer was gone. I hope she manages to stop my former friends without involving me. After waiting for a few minutes, I walked out the bathroom and headed towards my locker. I quickly texted Rarity asking her to give my number to Shimmer when she stops by before walking towards my classroom. But a hand on my shoulder stopped me right before reaching my classroom. I gulped before slowly moving my head to see who was holding me. "Y-Yes, Vice-Principal?" Vice-Principal Luna always had a stern face whenever I saw her. "The bell rang ten minutes ago. Where were you?" "Doing stuff. But I would have made it if I was allowed to run." "If you have things to do, they'll have to wait until after school. You come here to learn. The bell means it's time for class. Don't keep your teachers waiting." "Aren't you preventing me to enter my classroom? I was about to go in when you stopped me and made me lose more time." I smirked at her, but she got furious at me. I had to say, even in my mind I knew it was a bad idea. "Congratulations, miss Lulamoon. You got yourself a free pass to my office after school. Make sure you don't be late." If such thing as the prize to the most stupid comment at the wrong time existed, I would surely be nominated. There's no way I would just get another warning. Detention, here I go. Waiting for the inevitable wasn't pleasant at all. All I could hear was the clock ticking and the vice-principal tipping on her computer. Principal Celestia left just as I arrived. I wasn't even allowed to use my phone. I stared at the door while I waited, glancing at the clock from time to time, until the vice-principal's cell-phone started to ring. She picked it up without looking who it was. "Yes...?" She groaned. "Mom, now is not the time... I'm working...! Yes, I know the classes are over, but... yes, mom, Celestia and I will be there as we promised. We wouldn't forget about our own father's birthday." The vice-principal stood up and paced around the room as she continued talking to her mother. While she walked, she tripped over one of the computer's wires and fell on her knees. "Agh! No, nothing mom, I just tripped over something... I'm not always clumsy!" I noticed that the computer's screen moved to the edge of the desk and the mouse fell, but it was hanging since it was wired. I stood up and ran around the desk to put everything on its place. However, I couldn't prevent myself for looking at the screen. She wasn't working! Her screen showed the main menu of my favorite FPS game, and I could see her username. "No way...!" I moved my eyes from the screen to the owner of the computer. "You're 'DaLunAtic'?!" The Vice-Principal was still holding her phone and was already up, but she was shocked by the situation. "Mom, I'll call you back." She hang up her phone when she recovered and ran toward the computer to close the game. "You're not allowed to be on this side of the desk!" She tried to sound angry, but I could tell she was desperate. "I'm sorry! The computer screen was about to fall to the floor, and..." "N-No excuses! You didn't need to walk around the desk to move the screen!" "The mouse fell too! I just... I can't believe it... you were my greatest nemesis all along?" "Nemesis? Wait... you're 'TheTrickster'?" "The one and only." I smirked. "Wow... I should have seen this coming... you used your real name!" "Yeah, well, I refused to use a username that didn't have my name on it. I want my enemies to know exactly who to fear." I laughed softly. "It's menacing, alright. Wow... wait, do you play here? The internet connection isn't the best in this school." "Of course not. I only change my gear here so I can play as soon as possible when I get back home." We smiled at each other for a few moments before we remembered where we were and our positions. I walked back to the chair I was sitting on. "I won't say a word. No one would believe me, anyway." "Thank you..." She took a deep breath and sat. "Trixie Lulamoon, we must not forget that I'm your vice-principal, not your friend." "I know, I know. I, wasn't going to take advantage of it. But, umm... I don't want to remove you from my friends' list. You're actually cool to play with." "I think the same about you, 'Trickster'. Your gaming skills are not bad." She sighed. "I won't remove you either. I'm your vice-principal here, but outside school hours, we're gaming buddies. Does that sounds right?" I smiled at her. "Absolutely." "Good. Now, about your punishment..." "Oh, yeah... how many days do I have detention." "Your comment was out of place." The vice-principal stood up and walked towards a window. "I was going to give you detention all week, starting today. But..." she turned her head to look straight to me. "I will give you two days, starting tomorrow, under the promise you'll choose your words carefully the next time you speak to me, Principal Celestia, or any teacher. Understood?" "What about the janitor?" The woman laughed softly. "Yes, him too. His job isn't easy. The least you could do is respect him." "I will. Thank you. May I leave now?" The vice-principal nodded. "Yes, you may leave. I'll see you tomorrow, or tonight." She winked an eye at me and I smirked before walking out the office. This was crazy! My nemesis was here, in Canterlot High all along! I can't wait to tell Clementine! Oh... and I should probably tell him about my detention. I suppose I won't be gaming with 'DaLunAtic' tonight.