Ever since Star Tracker became a student in Twilight’s school, things have been working out for him. He learn everything in his classes and he got better grades. Princess Twilight was impressed, and after the past month she sees Star Tracker as a better stallion then before. Especially since his issues are far behind him now. Soon Twilight had a great idea for all the students in school, she wants this friendship thing to be taken to the next level.
On Friday, when the students came in the hallway and to they’re first class of the day, Star Tracker went to Applejack’s classroom to learn more about cooking. He hadn’t done this yet so he thought it might be a good idea.
“Hello Applejack.” Star Tracker greeted Applejack. “I studied really hard for this cooking project.”
“Ah hope ya are because apple pies are always a specialty in the Apple Family.” She said with a paper listing the ingredients in her desk. Star gets to his own desk as ready for class to begin but just minutes before the bell rings, Princess Twilight turns on the speakers in all the classrooms.
“Attention students. I know you’re all in your classrooms, ready for the assignments but I made a assignment for all of you. Please go to the library room immediately.”
After hearing her announcement, everypony makes their way to the library, and so is Star Tracker.
As everypony took their seat, Princess Twilight came into the library with Spike by her holding papers of the assignments. “Today’s assignment will take up the entire day so all of you are excused from your other classes.” While she speaks, Spike hands out the papers to all of the students. “In said assignment I want groups of three to four people to team up. Your team is to go on a journey to different locations across ponyville and nearby villages. During this time I want you all to get to know each other. The destinations you’re going will involve helping the citizens in town, while also showing them friendship. Now this is the first time you’re all going on a journey so I gave all of you a map and the locations are harmless. Have a great day, and make new friends.” After the announcement, everyone left the library, each to get into their respective groups.
Star Tracker was assigned to go to Starlight’s Village and the group he’s in is with Sliverstream and Sandbar. He felt nervous since going on a journey feels difficult, especially since he needs to pack up supplies for his friends. Princess Twilight saw that Star Tracker was still in his seat, still thinking about the assignment.
“Star Tracker? Are you feeling alright?” She asked worriedly. This causes the bluish Stallito blush.
“Nothing really. I mean...having Sandbar and Silverstream is great...it’s just the journey part that scares me.” His expression fell. Twilight knows where he’s coming from since this is the first time he’s gone on a journey.
“Star Tracker, please come here. I want to talk to you.” Star Tracker gets off his seat as asked and takes a step forward. He and Twilight continue their conversation, “Do you want to know why I made this last minute assignment? It’s because you have been great since you’ve attended. Your making such good grades, I think you should try to help out ponies outside of this school.”
“True but going on a journey is impossible. I know you and your friends have been on adventures before but it feels off when you have ponies like me go outside of this school.”
Twilight then put her hoof on his shoulder. “Like I said, it’s a harmless assignment, so no one will get hurt. And the journeys we went on were different, I don’t want everypony to get hurt otherwise this school will be shut down...like before.”
Spike chims in the conversation to remind Tracker, “Starlight is in the fountain square where you’re friends at. She can and will tell you everything about the village itself.”
“Today is going to be great for you and also for Silverstream and Sandbar.” Twilight said. Tracker didn’t respond this time. He knew Twilight had everything under control. Instead, he waved with a smile on his face, leaving Twilight and Spike alone. “He’ll be fine.” Twilight looked at Spike smiling.
At fountain square, Star Tracker, Sandbar, and Sliverstream sit on a bench while listening to Starlight Glimmer go on about the village she used to run.
“Most of the ponies spend their time in the village since they became friends when everything was in..ahem...order. Now I suggest you bring snacks for yourself and when you meet the ponies, show them how much you can be helpful.” She hands out a list of ponies to Star Tracker.
“This is going to be awesome!” Sandbar shouted enthusiastically.
“Sandbar, it’s just an ordinary village in the middle of nowhere.” Tracker replied.
“Aw come on Tracker bro, lighten up!”
“Yes!” Silverstream lean close to Tracker. “I mean sure the place isn’t...incredible but they need our help. Maybe years later in the middle of nowhere we’ll become the middle of the rainforest if we help them on plants. That will make it the best journey in our lives!!”
“Wait...what?!” Star Tracker shouted in confusion.
“Okay Okay! Please break it up.” Starlight said, using her magic to pull Silverstream away from Tracker. “All you three are doing is helping the citizens on they’re daily work. Do your best and show them how great you all are when it comes to friendship.” Starlight finished and leaves them to their own devices.
“So, are we ready to go on a friendship Journey?” Sandbar asked.
“I guess.” Star Tracker commented doubtfully. Silverstream then half hugged half choked both of the ponies as she flew in the air to get to the village.
“Village citizens, here we come!”
Star Tracker sighed, as much as his friends are enjoying themselves, he’s still uncomfortable with this.