//------------------------------// // Chapter 13 - All about the Presentation // Story: Beginnings of the Race Swapper // by Hexan Tronic //------------------------------// Waking up this morning, the first thing I did was bind each of our items to their owners, so it was over and done with. At breakfast, mom asked me about the noise in my room from the magic, so I told her I was practicing spells. Not much else happened during breakfast today, so I head to school. Since today was a show and tell day, I decided to show something special. I ran into Gene on the way to school, and we started talking. “So, how goes the item hunt Hex?” She asked as we walked. “Started and finished yesterday Gene, was planning to do a bit of showing off at school today.” I reply confidently. “And your sure your up for it Hex?” I nod and keep walking. “Of course I am, I wouldn’t be thinking about it if I wasn’t.” She stops to give me a hug and we keep going. “Alright then, guess I’ll get to see the rest of your siblings then.” I tilt my head at the odd phrasing. “Siblings? What makes you say that?” She stops to think. “Well, its like you are right, been with you most of your life, same DNA, kinda, as well as looking similar, so you are like siblings.” I look to the sky in thought, while watching some pegasus’ working on the weather. “That does make sense, guess I can call them that then, thanks for the idea Gene.” She smiles as we continue on our way. “Your very welcome Hexy, now, let's get to class so you can have some fun.” As that was said, we started to run to class. As we got to class, the bell went, so we head straight to our seats. Once we were seated, the teacher started class, same type of thing as usual, until the show and tell part of today. There were a couple of students called up first, so I was left waiting until my turn. They showed off a new hat and pet. Then I was called up. Walking up to the front of the class, I knew I had to decide who should go first, so I was conversing with my siblings. I asked them, while around two rows to the front. Prissy suggested. We decided just in time, since I was now standing in front of them all. “Morning all, so today, instead of an object or a pet, I’d like to share with you something new, my siblings.” The class looked confused at my statement, except Gene that is. “Siblings? When did you mother have new children?” One of the filly’s asked me. “Oh she didn’t, but that’s just what I call them, was a friends idea actually, now want to meet one?” The class looked to each other then nodded together. After that, I left her to her fun. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- As expected of me taking charge, there was a large flash of pink light that blinded the students temporarily. Once the light died down, the fillies all looked surprised, the colts were staring, and Book Smart was a bit shocked. So I did the most random thing to break the tension. I booped Book Smart, which broke her out of her shock. “Good morning all, I’m Hexan Prissy, but I prefer just Prissy thanks. I’m Hexy’s sister, nice to meet you all.” I giggle and bow when I finish. The colts were still staring, a couple even blushing, while some fillies walked over and smacked the back of their heads. Guess there are some relationships here. “What happened to Hexan Tronic, Miss Prissy?” Book Smart asked me. “He let me take control, I’d explain it better, but that's more my brothers thing over mine.” She looks confused but accepts it for now. “So, what is your thing then? Your cutie mark is the same as your bow. Also, where is Hexan’s hat?” I giggle and poke the bow. “The hat became my bow silly, a special spell, his hat, my bows, and my other brothers items are genetically linked, depending on who is in control, it changes to their items.” The colt nods and puts his hoof down. “So, any other questions for little me?” I ask. About five colts raise their hooves. “That don’t include dating me.” They are lowered again. “Then I guess it’s time to give one of my brothers a shot at the spotlight, speaking of spotlights, might as well let him out, later colts, keep an eye on them fillies.” After a quick wave, I give up control to Distrac. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- When I take control, like my sister I blind the class, but with a green flash this time. So I stretch to get used to being in control. After checking my watch is fine, and making sure it's working, I turn my attention to the class, while stretching my wings. “Good morning to you all, I’m Hexan Distrac, but please, call my Distrac, and it’s a pleasure to meet you all today.” I bow and stand on my back hooves. Some of the students bow back, probably to show kindness. “Are you the one she said would explain, Mister Distrac?” Book Smart asks. “No Miss, I apologize, but that isn’t me, your waiting for blue. For I am but an actor, and great at picking out lies.” She nods and lets the class question me. A filly raises her hoof. “What do you mean by actor?” She asks. “I meant, I’m an actor, doesn’t get more clear than that Miss. If you want specifics, I’m good at acting in general, anything that involves acting, I can probably do great at.” She smiles and sits down. “Anything else? If not, I have a question for you all. Red, Orange, or Blue?” I look around at them for a moment. “Hooves up for Red?” Six of them. “Hooves for Orange?” Nine this time. “Blue?” Seven now. “Alright, guess he is up next, have fun kids.” I wave goodbye and let Knockout out of his cage. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- When I take control I let off a large flash of orange, blinding my audience. I smirk as the light dies down. “I bet that was the brightest yet, the name is Hexan Knockout, Knockout or KO to anypony who wants my attention.” Book Smart looks me up and down and looks at my gloves. “A fighter?” She asks me. I nod. “And a very good one too, which is a good thing, since I noticed there were some bullies around here.” I notice some colts flinch. “ Yeah I’m talking about you, how’d you like the beat-down me and Hex gave ya?” Now they are realising it. One even speaks. “The orange in his eyes, and around his hooves… That was you, wasn’t it?” I nod, and give a wide smirk. “Better believe it kid, or I could go even harder on ya, Hex knows nothing about fighting. Me on the other hoof, it’s my speciality. I’ve also been told I have an arrogance streak as well, but it ain't that bad.” I look around. “So, you kids want a show, or any questions?” Book Smart perks up. “What was this about bullies, Mister Knockout?” I give her my full attention. “A couple of days ago, some colts thought it was a good idea to pick on Hexan. They were in a pile with him on top in under five minutes.” She nods at that. “I’ll need a list of them later, if that’s okay.” I nod, and hear some crumpling. “It’s alright, maybe after class, I will come back and give their colours.” After I finish, a paper ball hits the back of my head, so I turn around fast. Some of the fillies are scared, as well as some colts, while some are looking towards some near the back, where a colt is trying to hide behind his book. I smirk and walk towards him. “Well, what do we have here, a troublemaker perhaps?” I push his table over, making sure not to hit any students. “ Now, why would you think it's a good idea to do what you did, kid?” He is shivering a little. “N..Nothing, Mister Knockout.” I nod and fix his table. “Good. After that, I think I’m done here. I’’l make good on my promise after class, Teach.” After a nod, and returning to the front of the class, I let Logic have his fun. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- After my blue flash was done, I adjust my glasses and look over the class. “Good morning class, my name is Hexan Logic, and like my siblings, I would prefer if you drop the Hexan.” I notice Book Smart looking at me. “And yes, I’m the one to explain this all.” She nods and sits down. “Basically, me and my siblings are alternate personalities of Hexan, but unlike normal ones, we are actually alternate consciousnesses. That means we are our own ponies, not just another him. So treat us equally yet differently. If you please.” They all nod. “Good, any questions?” A colt raises his hoof. “What is with the coloured flashes?” I smirk and chuckle. “Nothing special, just a little spell I added, to make a swapping a bit more spectacular.” He nods and sits. “Any others? No? Alright then. Also, miss, I’ll also help make a bit better of a lesson plan for classes too, should only take me a week. Now for the final one. Bye all!” With that, I let Burst take control. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- When my red flash dies down, they are looking at me, curiously. I wave to them and sit down. “My name is Hexan Burst, treat my name like the others. So, what would you like to know?” Book Smart raises her hoof, so I nod to her. “What is your talent, Mister Burst? I’ve not really seen one like that before.” I smirk and show the class my mark. “Well, I technically have two talents. I’m in control of Hexan’s anger, And my talent is turning anger into energy, like life essence, electricity, mana, to name a few. Otherwise, I’m just relaxing.” Some colt raised their hoof. “How do you change anger into different energy?” I think for a moment, on some way to explain to children. “I basically take the anger, leaving the angry one calm by the way, and change the form of it from emotional energy, to any other type of energy.” The colt nods and sits down again. And then a filly raises her hoof. “Can you do anything else?” She asks. I nod, and ask the teacher to stand back a bit. “To show you, I need a bit of anger, and I know how to get it. But to do so, we need to make my sister angry, who's up for it?” I look at the kids, to see who wants to help. Three colts raise their hooves. “Alright then, while you think of some insults, I’ll get her.” I turn away from them and start talking to Prissy. She takes a moment to reply. I nod and turn and give the colts a nod. “Alright boys, she is here.” One stands up to talk. “So, Miss Prissy, why are you so pink? It’s such a girly colour, not as cool as red is.” He smirks and sits down, and I can feel some anger there. The second stands up. “If your supposed to take Hexan’s girly thoughts and make them yours, why is he such a filly?” He sits and the last takes the stand. “I wonder how you will ever get a coltfriend while stuck in a colt Miss Prissy.” Another smirk as the last sits, and Prissy is ready to burst. I smirk at my pun, and talk to my sister. I take her anger before she forces something interesting. After a deep breath, she resumes talking to me. And she is gone again. I notice some of the kids gasp, probably noticing that my cutie marks are vibrating. “Wanna take a guess at what that means, little miss?” I ask the filly who asked the question. She nods and thinks. “You have a lot of anger stored up?” I nod. “Excellent observation miss, wanna see my trick now?” They all nod as I start to focus, as small, red flames start to flow over my hooves and cover my body, yet not hurting me. “This is my rage mode, basically, instead of transforming my pent up anger, I release it in a form of armour, made of fire. Has been examined by Logic, and he determined that it will melt most metals. Now, who wants an energy boost for the day?” The kids, and surprisingly teacher, nod. So I absorb all the fire, and release a burst of red energy, to be absorbed by the ponies in the room. The class looks more awake now, as well as Book Smart. They also have slightly brighter eyes. “Well, I guess I’m done here, for now, so I will say goodbye, and return our brother to you all.” I wave and signal Hexan that we are done. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Taking back control, I look to the class. “So, how were my brothers and sister?” There are claps and cheers. Book Smart walks over and pats my back. “They were very nice Hexan, also, I will be talking with one or two of them after class if you don’t mind.” I smile and shake my head. “Of course I don’t mind, now shall we finish the school day, Miss Smart?” She nods and I return to my seat. Nothing else of interest happened for the rest of the school day, so after my brothers finished their talks with Book Smart, I walked out of school to find Gene waiting for me. “So, how did you like them?” She giggles and hugs me. “Ones a Princess, one is a professor, one needs anger management, one is a warrior, and ones an actor. So I’d say your working with an interesting bunch Hexy. Either way, I better get home, bye” She walks off home, as I head to mine, probably to sleep, because all that swapping tired me out.