//------------------------------// // Week 4 Sunday: A student's meeting and reflection (F. Shy) // Story: Assassination Club // by Tythen //------------------------------// Fluttershy's POV We are Students. Our Teacher? An assassin. And with him, we've come across an endless array of activities for the past month, half of which was life-threatening. From meeting our beloved Sensei to revealing a Neighponese Dormitory of CHS made by our beloved foreign teachers. I think it's time we took a break between students. CHS Special Tutorship Club Message Board Hello everyone! Do you think we can come together and have a meeting? I thought we'd like to talk about events that happened these past 4 weeks. Is anyone free on Sunday? - Fluttershy Sounds like a plan! Why don't you guys come to the cafe we went to last Saturday with Mr Shiota? We can come around afternoon tea at 2pm. - Soarin Unfortunately, everyone was not able to come, even on a day like Sunday. Nurse Redheart has hospital duties, Big Mac works on the farm every weekend and Pinkie Pie has very long shifts at Sugarcube Corner for one. On the other hand, Cheerilee takes control of her responsibilities at School and at teaching, and Noteworthy has a 2-HOUR music session that would go over our meeting. So the guys and girls that were able to come were the first seven students of the Special Tutorship Club. Once again, I stood in front of the same cafe where we celebrated Sensei's full recovery, as well as the magical enhancements of his techniques. Looking at it more closely this time, I took in the aesthetics of this cafe. Glass windows, some glazed horizontal wooden planks on the floor, and a bold sign that says 'Street Orientia' hanging on top of the door. This store is actually quite close to Ms Yada's dorm, so I feel like we'll be coming here quite often. ✨Ding-a-ling!✨ I hear the happy innocent chimes of the small welcome bell, singing cutely for another new customer. A woman who seemed to be familiar approached me in response. "Welcome to Street Orientia!" The woman greeted with a bow, "are you Fluttershy?" "Yes," I nodded, seeing her face. Hmm, she's the same one who introduced us to our cafe last Saturday, let's see... Long black hair, slanted and sharp eyes of deep purple, and rather bright pink body like the one you would see on flowers. "Then please follow me," The woman gestured, "your friends are already here." She pointed to a table, attached to a wall that seems to elevate a flower bed decoration. There, I see two familiar figures waving their hands. "Hey you two!" I smiled as I ran over to see Flash and Fleetfoot sitting together. I quickly hopped into the seat opposite them. "Hey Flutters!" Fleetfoot gracefully greeted, "how's your Saturday?" "It's been calm, I'm preparing for my Dad's return. He's coming back somewhere around Wednesday." I answered, "Sorry to interrupt," the woman chimed in, "but will there be more of you coming? You see, the kitchen is currently making drinks for you." "For us?" Flash asked, "then please add three more to the order. There'll be a total of seven people here." "Got it," The woman pulled out a notepad and scribbled down the order. I swore she wrote something else on her notebook though judging by her hand movement... But from the looks of her face, she's doing it for good reason. "By the way," Flash asked, "what did you order for us?" "Marelaysian Milk Tea." The waitress explained, "also known as 'Teh Tarik'. Soarin highly recommends it and has made an order beforehand." "I see," Flash nodded, "thank you." "Your order will be here shortly," The woman bowed once again before walking off, "So," Flash turned to me and Fleetfoot, "I'm pretty sure you can guess her culture." "She's Neighponese, that's obvious." Fleetfoot answered, "so what?" "Have you ever considered that there are plenty of foreign people that live and work in Equestria?" Flash asked, "Well, Pinkie did say that we're all human so it really doesn't make a difference." I shared, "Or maybe because we're just used to Mr Shiota seeing it," Fleetfoot added, "What are you trying to imply here?" I asked, "..." Flash look dumbed out, "sorry, I was just speaking my discerning mind." Fleetfoot and I burst into small laughter, "Brad," I giggled, "why are you being so silly today?" "Please," Flash placed his hands in a begging gesture, "let nickname calling be Thunderlane and Pinkie's thing okay?" ✨Ding-a-ling!✨ Another new customer! The three of us turned to the entrance, to see three more familiar faces. "Sup losers!" Thunderlane waved as he, Cloudchaser and Flitter walked towards our table, "Hey!" Fleetfoot waved. Thunderlane sat with Flash and Fleetfoot, while Cloudchaser and Flitter bunched up with me. That leaves one person, and I'm afraid that we may not fit everyone. "So where's our 'go along with it' guy?" "Go... Along with it?" I asked with a raised eyebrow, "He's never raised a complaint ever since we met him, joined the club or participated in the 'activities'. He doesn't cry like Fleetfoot, he's not he's not grossed out by Ms Yada, he's never raised a complaint in almost everything we've been in! He just goes along with it!" "When you put it that way," Flash replied, "I can certainly see that, but that's a good thing. He never sweats the small stuff and never asks for more, just wants to see the mission through. That's why he's such a good guy, unlike his other teammates..." "Shut up Brad," Thunderlane, Fleetfoot and Cloudchaser huffed, "Anyway, where is the guy?" Thunderlane continued, "and are we going to be eating anything?" "Soarin has ordered drinks for us." I responded, "Marelaysian Milk Tea, or Teh Tarik." "Soarin must really like this place if the workers know him by name." Cloudchaser chuckled, "Of course!" Soarin laughed, "The place, workers and atmosphere are nice, and they gave me a job!" "Wait..." We jumped at the sound of our friend's voice. We turned to see a waiter with a dapper black apron, a white, smooth, well-ironed shirt, and a very cute black bow-tie; carrying a tray with six glasses each filled with a thick bright brown fluid with some floating ice cubes and a drinking straw. The waiter was someone I would never have guessed... "Wow Soarin!" Flitter marvelled, her cheeks flushed with red, "you look adorably charming!" "I have to look my best!" Soarin smiled as he placed down the drinks, "as much as the food is important in a restaurant, the person preparing and serving it is just as important! No one would accept food from a grumpy chef!" "Unless you're a 'certain' grumpy chef," Cloudchaser sniggered, "but we know that's a TV show." We laughed once again. You know, I'd never thought I'd interact let alone laugh with them, it's really... A great building experience, like I'm making new best friends! "By the way," Flash tapped the drink, "Teh Tarik?" "Brilliant drink," Soarin explained, "I made this batch myself, give it a taste!" So we all did; The tea shot up the straw past my lips. The moment it touched my damp yet dry tongue, an unexpected sense of sweetness swept over me. It was a blend of tea chilled to the best temperature, and a swirl of something so familiarly sweet tickled the tip of my tongue, yet I still can't remember what that sweetness was. It was a pure sweet bliss in my mouth, with no hints of anything dirty. "Ahh..." I sighed with joy as I took a deep breath, "this tea is very sweet!" "Too sweet." Flash was a bit more honest, "and I recognise that sweetness, it's condensed milk." "Right on the nail Flash," Soarin nodded, "It consists of Black Tea and Sweetened Condensed or Evaporated milk that starts boiling hot. It is then poured to and fro between two shakers to cool the drink, and also mixes the contents together to improve the flavour at the same time. To make it cold, we immerse a few litres in ice water, then put ice cubes with it when we serve it. As much as it is effective to put ice in tea--" He gestured to the group, "The water would dilute the tea once it melts," I answered, "Exactly," Soarin winked, "and if you're wondering about freshness, we make and cool our tea on the same day without leaving it overnight. Any remaining at the end of the day is freely shared with the staff." "Sounds tasty. I like it," Flitter nodded, "Not bad for your first try Soarin." Thunderlane smiled as he finished his sip, "Oh thanks," Soarin blushed, "and since I'm the one who's made it, the Chef said it's okay for this, as well as a refill, to be on the house." "Nuh-uh, I'll pay for it. Mine at least," Flash insisted, pulling out the drinks menu, "It costs four-fifty? Then have a Fiver, keep the change." "Thanks," Soarin smiled as he took the money. I thought it was very nice myself. Plus Soarin's a friend, and friends support each other on things like this! "Take mine too," I scrambled into my wallet to give a 5-bit note to him. "You know, there's not a lot to do to make the staff here recognise you as regular customers," Soarin chuckled, "in that case, feel free to call us when you want a refill. Either Ms Cherry or I will come." "Ms Cherry? Isn't she the one that introduced us?" Flash asked, "Yep, Serene Cherry is her full name. And I'm sure you can tell, she's Neighponese. Currently studying in a University outside Canterlot. I learnt a bit more of the Neighponese culture from her, and how to live with Mr Shiota, Coach Justice and Ms Yada. Funny enough, she's not the only foreign worker here. Almost a majority of the workers are from different lands. Germareny, Roamania, Russhia, Saddle Arabia, Bitaly, I think a few more that escaped my head." "Wow, it's a small world after all." Cloudchaser laughed, "Soarin?" Ms Cherry called, "we've got orders to carry!" "Anyway! I need to get back to work!" Soarin reminded as he hurried back to the kitchen. "Who knew our Wonderbolts star has a regular but charming day job?" Flitter laughed, "Oh I knew about it, but it was firmly kept a secret." Fleetfoot responded, "a secret that only three members of the Wonderbolts know. Soarin, Spitfire and I. Not even RD. If word gets out to the school, Street Orientia's going to have a nightmare, and Soarin's not going to be left alone." "Guy's still being the ladies man?" Thunderlane sighed, "and I thought his crush on Roseluck would have said otherwise." "Facade," Fleetfoot cleared up, "he's like this only when he's in his Soccer personality. Anything out of that, and he's the Soarin we all know as of now. He never told me about crushing on Roseluck though, that's a start!" "Now that's a secret between men. Right Flash?" Thunderlane nudged Flash's shoulder, "I have no memory or knowledge about Soarin having a crush. But if that's true, you gave it away already." Flash retorted, "Oh... Sorry," Thuderlane gulped from his mistakes, "Anyway," Fleetfoot redirected the conversation. "Can you keep THIS a secret?" "I understand." Flash nodded, "when did he get the job?" "Two weeks before Mr Shiota popped up," Fleetfoot answered, "not only does he get paid for his job, but he learns and improves on his charms such as form, poise and speech. A majority of that comes from that Ms Cherry." "He's certainly doing a good job," Cloudchaser shrugged, "at least it gets the girls going on him!" "Speaking about learning," I began "we've learned quite an awful lot this month right? What do you think about it?" "A reflection of history?" Flash asked, "then so be it!" Week 1 "We met our wonderful Mr Shiota!" Fleetfoot started, "not to mention we were like almost strangers to each other!" "Not to mention our attitudes were completely different," Flash added, looking at Thunderlane, "Do you want me to start cussing again?" Thunderlane challenged, "Naw, that won't be necessary." Flash chuckled, "But at least you did a complete 180!" Flitter chuckled, "and that was thanks to Mr Shiota!" "I'd say about 45 at best," Flash added, "Give me some credit you asshole!" Thunderlane snapped, "At least it's something! You, on the other hand, haven't changed at all ever since the club formed!" "Haha, we had a really great start when it comes to club interaction." I laughed to take a break from drinking the tea, "but even so... Mr Shiota... Sensei. He told us what he was up-front, an assassin. Taught by assassins and uses said skills to be a teacher, just like his former teacher." "And that same set of skills saved us from that man known as Windcaller. An innocent businessman who committed multiple felonies thanks to that tentacle, which is another thing from Mr Shiota's past." Flitter added, "Poor bastard ended up in hospital." Thunderlane moped as he took a sip of his tea, "On the other hand," Fleetfoot held my hand, "we ourselves, opened up to each other." "Thanks," I smiled. That's right, my past event with what happened to my mother, and how I met my saviour. Week 2 "Welcome to the club!" Thunderlane gestured to Cloudchaser and Flitter, to which they responded with a white grin and a wide smile respectively. "Yes, we had five people who joined the club." Flash elaborated. "For a Tutor Club to double its initial size in its second week, late entries to an Extra-curricular club aren't what you would expect at school, at least for that size." "And that was Mr Shiota's 2-week stay in the hospital!" Fleetfoot laughed, "And also the decision to join the inter-club contest." I added, "and we worked so hard for it." "Not to mention that fun Assassination 101 exercise. Who knew that Hide-and-seek can be so tense?" Soarin remarked as he passed by, "Well whatever happened, we started to grow as a club together!" I concluded, and the others nodded in agreement. I took that as a message to continue drinking. Week 3 Passing the halfway line, the group decided to take a break by drinking up the tea. I continued sipping with them until I started to hear and taste the sounds of air coming up the straw. It turns out I had been drinking generously throughout reflecting the first two weeks. I feel like calling Soarin or Ms Cherry for a refill, but perhaps I'll wait for the others to finish their drinks. "Sensei's classmates have come to assist. Ms Yada and Coach Justice!" I continued, Thunderlane took a big sigh and two sips of milk tea before he could speak, "to be honest, I'm still kinda bummed we'd have Ms Yada of all his mates." "Aside from her inital 'seductive' approach," I objected, "she was really a mature teacher, and I'd say one that was full of suprises." "Yeah, I mean. Having a rack that size was a big surprise." Fleetfoot grumbled, "It even beats yours Flutters! Aren't Neighponese women more... Flat chested?" "Please, let's just bloody continue." Thunderlane sighed. I felt pretty flustered when Fleetfoot started comparing our racks. When did this come up? Was she always hiding this concern about breasts? And for how long? "In my opinion," Flash mentioned, "it doesn't matter whether a woman has a big chest or not. It is nothing compared to a woman's soul." "Ah yes, typical 'inside that counts'. What did I expect from a Friendship Goddess follower?" Thunderlane moaned, "Besides, both are good with divine values. Voluptuous is Compassionate and Nurturing, while Flat is Bravery and Justice." Flash continued, "The fudge?" Fleetfoot stared back at that remark. I... I don't know what to say about that either. That's another weird point to Flash again. "Anyway! Windcaller decided to attack our school. We resorted to learning as much of fighting back as we can, and we beat him back." "That's actually a really great plan Flash." Soarin passed by, "I know you'll say the credit goes to us, but neither of us would have the brains to think something up like you do." "Extract and use all the information we have." Flash answered, "it reduces anxiety and increases confidence." "Yeah, only when you've got it drilled in your head for a good number of years. If only they also had instruction on chatting in social life?" Thunderlane sniggered, "Well," Flash scratched his head, "there were also girls in the Military Camp. I can say that she's more Military than I am and well... She became the group's 'Big Sister' because of that. She laughs whenever I or the rest of the boys and girls act goofy and encourages us to do so, especially when we're in a world of hurt." "I take it back," Thunderlane threw his arms up in despair, "Military camp changed you for the worse." "I think Fluttershy's the MVP here too. Brave and courageous doesn't even describe what you did there." Fleetfoot answered, "No." Flitter corrected, "I would use 'scary'. The rumours of you having 'The Stare' is true after all!" I resorted to slurping what's left of my drink, quickly avoiding eye contact... Even when there's really nothing left. "You want me to get the refill for you now?" Soarin asked, "I have the jug here!" "I think she's just shy from pulling out something Br-- I mean... Scary." Fleetfoot guessed, "I've always believed that the ones who shy away from others," Flash shared, "are the ones who're the most scariest on the inside, and certainly the people that you should give the utmost respect for." He looked at me with calm eyes, "and that's not going to change Fluttershy." "Umm... Thank you...?" I meekly responded, talk about awkward! "You know what?" Cloudchaser jumped up, "let's just chug the entire thing to not keep Soarin waiting!" "Seconded," Thunderlane jumped up with his glass of tea, straw removed. "Chug!" "Together then," Flash instructed as he too stood up with his glass, along with the remaining two girls. "1... 2... 3!" Simultaneously at once, the five of them raised their glasses to their lips and frantically poured down the chilly, milky tea into their mouths, gulping vigorously at the same time. Talk about a frightening coincidence. The group continued draining their tea in less than ten seconds, and firmly placed their empty glasses on the table at the same time with a sigh and gasp of relief and joy. "Now that..." Flitter breathed, "is something I would love to do again!" "Hey Flutters, who was the fastest here?" Cloudchaser asked. "You all finished at the same time," I announced. Believe me, I was watching very closely, "Really? That coincidental?" Thunderlane sceptically asked, "I was watching closely, it was really frightening that you did all of that in unison." I reasoned, "I was watching too, it was most definitely in unison, like what you would see in cartoons." Soarin supported, pulling out a plastic jug full of that same tea that we all swallowed and enjoyed. Seeing all of that tea reminded my body on how much fluid I ingested, and what its response to that intake was. "Soarin," I stood up, "do you know where the bathrooms are?" "Over there." He pointed towards two doors located near the kitchen. "It's all clean." "Thanks," I nodded while hurrying to the ladies bathroom. On my way, I noticed a customer sitting all by himself right next to where we were sitting, occupied by the table wall. He was focused on eating a very delicate but ENORMOUS strawberry-themed parfait layered with different assortments of fruits, granola, yogurt, topped with whipped cream, vanilla ice-cream with strawberry sauce, whole strawberries and blueberries, sliced bananas, thin biscuit sticks, and a little cute bunny-shaped chocolate. It looks really delectable, though something this eye-catching would be the last thing I would see in a regular restaurant like this. Argh! What am I doing!? I need to go to the toilet! I can't hold it in any longer! Week 4 Ahh... That's a relief. After wrapping up business, I can now focus properly. Speaking of focusing, there was something bugging me about that man sitting opposite us eating a parfait. He may look like a regular customer eating an eye-catching dessert, but with him wearing dark sunglasses as well as keeping his hat on absolutely screams suspicious. But now that I think about it... I know that hat! Oh boy... You've been snooping on our conversation have you? You know that you can get arrested for that in Equestria, and I'm pretty sure the same goes for Neighpon too! And how did you even know we were here? But... knowing you, the things you do are harmless and that's not a crime at all, and I'm sure you know that too! I'll leave him to his 'observation'. Right now, I hurried back to our table to see if I've missed anything. All of our glasses had been refilled, and Soarin's now on his break so he can converse with us! "Just in time Fluttershy." Cloudchaser greeted once again, "This week was a doozy. All to prepare for our Presentation." "From an audience's view, you guys did a really great job!" Fleetfoot gave a thumbs up, "Hey Flash, you and Mac never told us how you acted it out." Flitter turned, "how did you manage to come up with such a spectacular fight?" "We never rehearsed a sequence." Flash answered, "all we just did was fight it out using our current skill. I must admit, Big Mac's swordplay is something else! However," he huffed and grumbled in envy, "that time was just a lucky block. If he guessed wrongly, the win would have been mine." "W-Wait." Soarin went pale, as did the others and myself. "Y-You guys were ACTUALLY fighting to the death?" "It wouldn't be realistic if we had to 'act' so we agreed to go all-out on each other with one condition: Whoever landed the first blow will determine the victor and vanquished, and end the scene. And as you saw, the win went to Big Mac." Oh my goodness, Flash really is scary! Not to mention Big Mac too, just how much did his late Neighponese family member teach him? "Oh but we also get to see Mr Shiota, Ms Yada, and Coach Justice's new dormitory! FOR US!" Fleetfoot laughed, "Woah, what do you mean for us?" Flitter turned in question, "do you think the School will give such privilege to us?" "If anything," Flash remarked, "it is for the school. Sir, Madam and Coach must come to terms that the manor must be made available to ANY student seeking accommodation according to Principal Celestia. Not just his precious Special Tutorship Club." "That sounds fair indeed." "There's going to be one big bathroom on the ground floor." Soarin added, "It has one MASSIVE bath!" "Let me guess, we're probably going to share it?" "Shared between Males and Females only." Soarin answered, "at least, I've never heard if they're plans for a mixed bath." "Don't even mention that," Cloudchaser grumbled, And to finally wrap it up, we reflect on ourselves and what we're going to do for the future. There's two things that we've decided on. "Our Mid-term exams are coming up." Soarin addressed, "we're going to work hard on this right?" "With every bone in our body," Fleetfoot answered, and Cloudchaser and Flitter nodded in agreement. "I think I'd rather save some of my own bones." Thunderlane joked, metaphorically of course. "Well, I'm sure Mr Shiota has that in mind too. So we're all on the same boat!" Flitter answered, "Right, now the Second item." Flash continued, "the new dormitory." "Plenty of residential rooms, an admin office, really great bathrooms, plenty of backyard and front porch and a really BIG classroom. That's the nutshell of the dorm." Soarin briefed, "Yes. I've also read the photocopies that Pinkie got from Ms Yada." Flash nodded, "that big classroom's going to be for really big study sessions." "So can we expect to see after-school hours come?" Cloudchaser butted in, "We can always email Mr Shiota," I responded, then took a sip of my second glass of Teh Tarik, "now there's one more question. Do you think we should stay there?" The group put on their thinking and reflecting faces. Such a decision cannot be made so lightly, "Flutters, I'm sure you know that I am an orphan with my little sister and brother. The fact that we're still staying around the apartment is because we're under legal guardianship with our Aunt and Uncle, and they rarely come to take care of us." "I love my family so much, and they love me back. I'd NEVER leave their side, not even when I get into College!" Flitter answered. We responded with weird and uncomfortable looks. O-kay then, I guess we all have our weird sides once in a while. "Me on the other hand?" Thunderlane spoke, "my parents would be happy to send me off for room and board since they'll think I'm going to be studying hard. I'll be happy too, not just studying hard, but also to get away from them! Will they accept CJS students too? I was thinking of moving Rumble alongside me." "Then email Mr Shiota!" Fleetfoot moaned, "you can always let him know!" Oh he'll know right now... "I think that's a big question, but perhaps we'll give it some thought for another time?" Soarin asked, "Fair enough." I nodded, "Ahh..." Cloudchaser reeled in satisfaction as she drank her second glass fully, "I really love the tea. I also love the atmosphere around here too, we should come here more often." "It sounds like you're needing to leave." Flash picked up, "Yeah. I promised Mom to help her in her Spring Cleaning this afternoon." Cloudchaser elaborated, "I see then, we won't keep you." I waved, "see you tomorrow Cloudchaser!" "Bye!" Flitter and the rest of us waved goodbye as Cloudchaser walked out the door. "Then I've got to go back to work, my break's over." Soarin answered, "see you tomorrow!" And one by one, we decided to leave and sally forth with other important events in mind. Flash had to go shopping for his siblings' school lunches. Thunderlane had to pick his brother up from a sports class, Flitter's parents are now wondering where she was, and Fleetfoot... She wants to keep that a secret. As for me? My Dad's coming back next Wednesday as I mentioned. There's going to be a lot that we've got to talk about. Thanking Soarin again, I strolled out the door and out of the cafe, and headed home. I hope Angel and Hana were behaving themselves... Somewhere late into the night, a single room lit up in the dark and silent hallways of Canterlot High School. Within this room contained three teachers, and the Principal and Vice-Principal. "Ms Yada," Celestia addressed, "Luna and I have attained all the information that you have provided and can come to a decision." "And that is?" Yada asked, "A set of ground rules and conditions. For a start, student conduct in the dormitory must fall in lines with conduct at school. Of course, such rules are informed to those who are applying for Student Accommodation, and those rules are unanimous for all our other dorms. The manager in charge may also throw in any extra rule, as long as it doesn't affect the student's study and welfare. If it does, we WILL know." "Yes Madam," Kimura saluted, "Second: Favouritism will NOT affect selection for accommodation. It will be first-come-first-served, so do not put the members of the Special Tutorship Club over others. If you want to hide your... Secrets, do it flawlessly. Understood?" "Yes madam," Nagisa agreed, "Huzzah, thy have cleared the heavy matters." Luna took over, "now comes the small details. When is thy official opening?" "Sometime after the Mid-Term Exams. We still have yet to deal with financial matters regarding water and electricity, but bedrooms are prepared, and the facility such as the classroom can be used immediately!" "The Protectors?" Luna asked, "Me and Masayoshi. If Nagisa moves out of his apartment, he'll be our third!" Yada answered, fully understanding Luna's choice of words. "And one more thing." Luna answered, "have thy given a name for this abode?" "We haven't thought about that." Nagisa answered, "what do you guys think?" The group shrugged. They haven't got a clue either. "Thy won't have to think about it now, maybe later." Luna assured, "Actually," Nagisa stood up, "I know one, how about Koro Peak? An unshakeable pinnacle of education?" "Koro Peak? I don't think it rolls off the tongue..." Yada answered, "but I think definitely keep the Koro." "Naming the dorm after your late Korosensei?" Celestia asked, "how admirable!" "How about Koro Fields?" Yada asked, "An unstoppable growth and yield of talent!" "Using the word 'Fields' sounds a bit stereotypical don't you think?" Nagisa asked, "I've been hearing lots of 'Rice Field' Jokes from our students..." "Alright then how about this?" Kimura spoke up, "for something superficial and profound, I suggest the Koro Gardens!" The crowd fell silent, "What's your reasoning?" "As you know Koro is a short for 'un-killable'. And a Garden is a place where many things bloom. Beautiful flowers, nutritious plants, attracts the many wildlife we see in our world, and it is the source for all of humanity's survival, nature. Nature is unshakeable, un-killable, and something that will stand throughout our lives. And hence, the Koro Gardens. A place where all nature comes together and grows stronger against any form of opposition! Well?" The crowd went silent again. This time, a blush ran through Kimura's cheeks. "Did it sound cheesy?" "It sounds very inspiring and bright." Celestia surprisingly nodded in approval, "perhaps you guys have any complaints?" "The only names that we can think of are names that downplay the dignity of others, so I'm really happy with Kimura's suggestion." Nagisa agreed. "Congratulations Kimura!" Yada smiled, "for once, you actually stepped forward from the background!" "Well excuse me for being a coach and a soldier who follows orders rather than giving them!" Kimura retorted, "In that case," Celestia answered, "as long as you keep in touch with reports about the dorm's condition, then on behalf of CHS..." She placed a paper form on a table. "I hereby accept the Koro Gardens Dorm..." And stamped the paper with the Wondercolts emblem, "... As an accommodation for students!" Nagisa's Notes Flash Sentry 7. He is socially klutzy. 8. Anything that doesn't involve threatening himself or his friends, or an attempt to 'impress', he loses his protective soldier attitude and becomes clumsy, goofy and klutzy (See 7). 9. His Discipline comes from his Military Training Camp as a Kid (See 3), the problem is that it doesn't help his social life after being barked at with commands (See 7). 10. Has a younger brother like Thunderlane, but also a younger sister too. They lost their parents to war. 11. He and his family are followers of the Goddess of Friendship. 12. His skill in Tactics is unparalleled as well as his pistol proficiency. Unknown if he is proficient in other weapons (though highly likely) 13. He has a sharp perception for others, and can easily determine the strong points of someone. Academic Results Maths: 63% Absolutely no improvement. Very average across all Maths Topics. It may seem like he has a problem with sums, but after looking at the ways of how he arranges his answers, the problem is complacency or lack of motivation rather than trouble understanding. English 59% Flash isn't even trying. Perhaps I should question his concern about 'the fault of others' because it looks like a problem with himself. Soarin 1. Soccer Player, Forward of the Wonderbolts (Possibility to use it to his advantage?) 2. A laid-back person that just 'rolls' with it 3. A stereotypical 'Equestrian Jock'. Actually gained and practised his charms through his part-time job as a waiter in a cafe (also does dishwashing and slight Kitchen Porter). 4. (Continuing from 3) Works at the Cafe Restaurant hybrid known as 'Street Orientia' 5. Soarin knows a little bit about other countries and their people and culture from his work colleagues who are from different countries themselves (see 3 and 4). The head chief is Marelaysian, The Sous Chief is Germaren, Various notable chiefs were from Brassil, Roamano and Russhia and others while some waiters were from Saddle Arabia, Bitaly and even Neighpon (also the one responsible for watching over Soarin) 6. He's not good at hand-to-hand knife combat. His pistol skills are subpar. Academic Results Maths: 65% Just as average as Sentry, not much of an improvement. Needs to work on Pythagoras' theorem. English: 50% Unlike Flash, Soarin has been known to be really bad at writing and comprehension despite being the lowest mark of English. Perhaps he should dive deep into words having a deeper meaning? IMPORTANT ISSUES Fluttershy What is 'The Stare?'