//------------------------------// // Chapter 1: First Impression // Story: The Diamond & The Dragon Warrior // by AmethystMajesty25 //------------------------------// October Canterlot City 8:00 AM It’s been a year since the events of Fall Formal at Canterlot High. Now, everything is fine around the school and the students are excited about the upcoming musical showcase that’s happening in two days. ... ... Outside of the school, a roaring green mustang with black stripes on each side of the car and a blazing yin-yang insignia on the hood came by, driving around the city heading towards the school. Once the car was parked on the nearest free spot, the driver stepped out of the car and headed towards the main foyer. The driver revealed to be a young, teenage boy with light brown skin, dark brown eyes, and black hair. He wore eyeglasses, a silver hoodie jacket, silver sneakers, black jeans, black fingerless gloves and a green shirt with the same symbol just like the hood of his car. And he is called, “Beryl Fury.” Canterlot High School Hallways 8:15 AM Beryl went inside the school to get to his locker. As he walked around the hallways to get to his locker, he waved and greeted the students and teachers. Two minutes later, he found my locker and went to unlock it. Once that was done, he proceeded to grabbing his notebook and textbook for his first class. After that, he continued walking down the hallways, until he heard a voice behind him coming from around the corner of the hallways. He decided to check it out for himself and continued walking down the hallways and found something that caught his eyes. Three punks named The Diamond Dogs were circling around Rarity. He carefully spied on them without any one of them noticing. The Diamond Dogs were getting closer to Rarity and cornering her against the lockers. Beryl Fury (in thoughts): What are they doing to her? Spot: C’mon babe, why don’t we ditch this place and hang out with us? Rover: Yeah. After all, we helped you carry that piano to the music room and then all the way back right from where we started. Fido: And right now, I think it’s time for you to repay us. Rarity: *shuns* Hmph. I don’t know what you’re talking about. Spot: Don’t lie to us, we know that you’re backing out on us again. The Diamond Dogs: *walks closer to Rarity*. Rarity: *yells* Ugh! Get away from me you filthy animals.” *slaps Spot in the face* Rover and Fido: *grabs and slams Rarity against the lockers* Spot: We tried to this the nice way, but now, we’re going to do his the hard way. Beryl Fury: (in thoughts): Okay, I think I’ve seen enough from these three *steps in and run towards them* As the Diamond Dogs were ready to do something horrible to Rarity, he stepped in and ran up to the trio. Beryl Fury: *growls* Hey! Leave her alone you big stooges! The Diamond Dogs: *turns around to see an angered Beryl Fury* Rover: *angrily asks*Who are you calling us stooges?! Fido: *yells* We’re the Diamond Dogs! Spot: And we do whatever we- Beryl Fury: *interrupts Spot* It doesn’t matter what you guys do! You three punks don’t run this place like it’s your yard, it doesn’t work like that. I suggest you three better leave or else. Spot: Ooooooooh... scary.... and what are you going to do about it Four-Eyes? The Diamond Dogs: *laughs at Beryl* Beryl Fury: *He takes off his glasses, places it inside his right pocket of his jacket, and drops his backpack right next to the lockers* Beryl Fury: You dawgs want to fight? Go ahead, take your best shot. Rarity: *gasps* Spot: *laughs* Oh, you just dug your own grave nerd. Boys, take care of him. Rover and Fido: *cracks their knuckles* Rover: No problem boss. Fido: Don’t worry, we got this covered. Beryl Fury: *gets into a fighting stance and focuses on both Rover and Fido* Rover: *charges first and throws a punch right at him* Beryl Fury: *dodges the punch and roundhouse kicks him in the back of his head* BAM! Rover: Gah!. Fido: *throws a punch at him from behind* Rarity: *yells* Watch out! Beryl Fury: *dodges the punch and punches him in the gut* POW! Fido: Oof! Beryl Fury: *kicks him in the face* Fido: Gah! Both of them fell in pain and Beryl took care of them with no sweat. Spot and Rarity widened their eyes and dropped their jaws after they witnessed all of the action. They couldn’t believe that I knocked Rover and Fido out so fast. I turned around from behind and focused on Spot to give him an icy, cold stare. Beryl Fury: *looks at Spot* Do you want to be next, chihuahua? Spot: *becomes scared, releases Rarity from his grasp and rushes towards his goons* Spot: *yells* This ain’t over yet nerd. You may have won this battle, but the war’s not over yet. We’ll get you next time! Beryl Fury: And I’ll be waiting for all three of you to get your asses kicked. The Diamond Dogs: *runs away from the scene* Beryl Fury : *picks up his backpack and glasses afterwards* *checks on Rarity* Beryl Fury: Are you okay young lady? Rarity: *dazes in her trance* Beryl Fury: *snaps his fingers twice* Rarity: *snaps out of her trance and shakes her head* What? Oh...um, y-yes. Beryl Fury: Don’t worry, I’m not going to hurt you. You’re safe now. You can go back to your class now. Beryl Fury: *feels a finger tapping on his shoulder* *turns around and sees Rarity smiling* Rarity: I personally want to say thank you for saving me back there. I can’t imagine what will happen to me next...if you didn’t show up darling. Beryl Fury: *blushes* Beryl Fury: Umm, you’re welcome young lady. I did this because I don’t like bullies who can do whatever they want. And I won’t sit by and let anyone hurt you or other innocent people. Rarity: Well, I’m very grateful for that. So once again, thank you darling. *slightly blushes red* She then gave him a big hug to me as a sign of friendship. I hugged her back. After that, it was over. Beryl Fury: So, why were those guys cornering you like vultures anyways? I’m sure they have names. Rarity: *frowns* Those three were, Spot, Rover, and Fido. They have been trying to hit on girls, especially me the most for quite some time and it’s getting on my nerves. Beryl Fury: I’m sorry to hear about that." Rarity: It’s alright dear, I’ll be okay... thanks to you. *winks at Beryl and softly punches Beryl in the arm* Beryl Fury: Good. I’m sure they won’t bother you again... but, I have a feeling that they might come back. If the Diamond Dogs or other punks who try to do that to you or anyone else again, call me and I’ll take care of them for you." *clenches his fists* Rarity: Will do darling. Although, I suppose we haven’t met before, can you tell me your name please? Beryl Fury: Oh, right. Where are my manners? My name is Beryl Fury. *offers her a handshake* Rarity: Pleasure to meet you Mr. Fury. My name’s Rarity. Beryl Fury & Rarity: *shakes each other’s hands* Beryl Fury: Rarity huh? That’s a beautiful name for a girl like you. Rarity: *blushes deeply red* Umm... thank you. No boy has ever complimented my name like that before. *looks at Beryl's clothes* Rarity complimented, "And I must say, your clothes looked stylish on you." Beryl Fury: *blushes* Uhhh... thanks. I can say the same thing to you, they look gorgeous on you. Rarity: *blushes* Aww, thank you Barry dear." Beryl Fury: Barry? My name’s Beryl, not Barry. Rarity: Yes, but I want to give you a nickname so that it will be much easier for me to say. You don’t mind if I call you “Barry” do you? *seductively smiles at Beryl with her alluring eyes.* Beryl Fury (in thoughts): *blushes* I never thought of giving myself another nickname before. I always go with the “Dragon Warrior”, but i’ll take this new one. Beryl Fury: Uhhh...I don’t mind at all. In fact, I think that nickname suits me very well. Rarity: Well, I’m glad you liked it darling. *winks at Beryl* Beryl Fury: *blushes and smiles as he scratches the back of his head* Beryl Fury: * grabs his phone* It was five minutes until first class. Beryl Fury: Say uhhh... I gotta go to class now, Flash is waiting for me. I’ll see you later. Rarity: *grabs Beryl’s wrist* Wait. Before you go, can you be a gentleman and walk with me to my class please~?" *gives him the pouty face* He couldn’t resist it. It was too cute as he saw her face. Beryl bit his lip and thought about the generous offer from her. Rarity will be vulnerable to other punks that will try to get to her just like the Diamond Dogs. He’s got no other options left, so he went with the flow and decided to escort her to class. Beryl Fury: *chuckles* Okay Ms. Rarity, if you say so. Rarity: *smiles* Perfect. Let’s go! Beryl Fury & Rarity: *walking in the hallways together* Two minutes later... We both made it just in time as students were heading towards their respective classes. Rarity: *stops walking and looks at Beryl* Well, I guess this is it. Thank you so much for taking me to my class Barry. Beryl Fury: No problem, it’s the least I can do for a friend like you. Rarity: *coos* Aww, you’re so sweet darling. Anyways, au revoir Barry. Beryl Fury: I’ll see you later as well Rarity. As Rarity was heading closer to her class, she had no idea that there was a banana peel lying on the floor. Before I went the opposite way to get to his class, I noticed the banana peel that Rarity was about to step on. I dropped my backpack and rushed through the hallways to warn her. Beryl Fury: *runs* Wait! Rarity, watch out! Rarity: *turns her head* Huh? It was too late. In slow motion, Rarity stepped on the banana peel and she was ready to fall. On the other hand, I was almost inches away to save Rarity. Then, it happened. Fury caught Rarity just in a split second before falling on the floor. We both looked into each other’s eyes and blushed heavily. It felt like I stepped in another world full of beauty and vice. Thus, another moment was born between them. After that, I helped Rarity stood up they both separately brushed themselves off. Beryl Fury: Well... that came out of nowhere. *scratches the back of his head* Rarity: I know right? Whoever left that banana peel on the floor has no manners how to pick up and throw away trash. Beryl Fury: Yeah, tell me about it. Beryl Fury & Rarity: *laughs* *the one minute warning school bell rang* Beryl Fury: Oh snap! I gotta go now, but it was nice meeting you and all. I’ll see you later. Rarity: Okay Barry, I’ll see you later too. And there he goes, Rarity watched as I went to grab my backpack and pick up the banana peel. I threw the banana peel away to the nearest trash can and rushed towards my first class. After that, Rarity headed towards Ms. Matilda’s class and sat right between Applejack and Fluttershy. Behind them were Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie. Rarity: Hello ladies! Her friends (Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy & Pinkie Pie): Hi Rarity! Rainbow Dash: You were almost late, what happened?! Rarity: I’ll explain everything when we go to lunch. Applejack: *looks at her friends and shrugs* Alright, if ya say so. Rarity *starts thinking about Beryl and the events that happened this morning* Rainbow Dash: What’s up with her? Applejack: Ah don’t know. Fluttershy: I hope she’s alright. Pinkie Pie: *cheers* Well, whatever it is, she must be thinking about something really happy! Applejack: I hope you're right. *school bell rings* Ms. Matilda: Alright class, no more free time and let’s get down to business. Everyone: *looks at Ms. Matilda* All eyes are now on locked and centered on Ms. Matilda as the first class of school is now in session.