//------------------------------// // Foreword // Story: MLP: Crystal Girls // by RedPegasus //------------------------------// A full moon night. There is silence in the half-light. The moon and public lights are the only thing that gives clarity to the place On a large and striking campus, a building stands tall. Three floors high, crystal clear and well-kept windows. Its front part has two immense pillars that look like glass, giving the illusion of supporting the entire building. Its imposing size is only surpassed by the elegance and sophistication of its image. The night silence is broken by something. An impossible to compare sound, similar to a buzzing echo. In one of the pillars of the building, something happens. The vegetation that has grown on it leaves a small free space, and at that point, it begins to emit a glow. There is no conscious soul in the place that can witness the moment when a silhouette materializes out of apparent nothingness. A being emerged from the pillar falls to the ground, it can hear it complaining of pain. Little by little, this silhouette becomes aware of itself. And when she gets up enough she looks at herself, at her own body. Moonlight shines on a girl who doesn't seem to be over 12 years old. She is wearing dark shoes, with an orange and yellow skirt, a magenta blouse. Her reddish and blonde hair simulate flames, and her turquoise eyes show amazement, bewilderment, and fear ... … One year later… … An older woman of refined bearing is seated at a desk. Her purple hair is properly tied up. her outfit is a dark jacket that barely reveals the crystal blue shirt she wears underneath. Adorned with a small choker. The atmosphere in the room is dark and almost sinister, intoning her deeply serious countenance behind her little reddish glasses, as she looks at the documents seated in front of her. Minutes later she raises her rough gaze and holds her glasses straight to look at the girl sitting on a bench across the desk, lit only by a dim light. "Sunset Shimmer." The woman starts. "A month ago you applied for an entrance scholarship to our institution. Dean Cadenza has informed me of your family situation. I am surprised to see someone so young act so independently." The girl sitting on the bench, Sunset Shimmer, stands up straight, with a calm but serious face. Her eyes never try to move away from the woman's as she speaks. Her voice reflected some nervousness. "I forced myself to choose, to use an absurd and ineffective service, or to take up the matter myself. I don't want to a basic education with no real future, I need something more." Little by little the nervousness in her voice lost strength, and her voice gained confidence. The woman noticed that. "I am not interested in a cheap education." Sunset continue. "I will not get anywhere with that. I want an education that will really open the doors for me, this school, is what I need." "I can understand that posture. And respect it." The woman still speaks with her serious voice. "Are you aware of what our school expects of its students?" "I wouldn't be here if I didn't know." Is silent as the woman and the girl look at each other closely. ... Outside that room, a young woman dressed in a grayish blue jacket over a light blue shirt and greenish blue skirt with colorful hair is waiting, is looking towards the door with an expression that tries to look calm, but she looks worried. It is not long until the door opens, and Sunset leaves the room. The change of light slightly stuns the girl for a moment. The woman is surprised and although she tries to be calm, she hurries to get closer to the girl to promptly ask her "Sunset! How did it go?" The girl makes sure to close the door before releasing a large breath of air and lowering her shoulders, she seemed more relaxed. Sunset looks up at the woman and shows seriousness. She takes a minute to form a small smile. "The principal approved my request." There is a moment of surprise and disbelief, but then the woman's face lights up with a big smile and she immediately hugs the girl. To her bewilderment and shame. "Sunset, that's wonderful!" Sunset blinks and hesitates for a moment, before speaking. "Uh ... Dean Cadenza ..." Realizing what she is doing, Cadenza separates, visibly embarrassed, but no less happy. "Sorry sorry. And you know you can call me Cadence. But that's wonderfull! I'm honest with you, Principal Cinch can be a difficult woman, I was afraid she would refuse." Sunset looks away somewhat uncomfortable before confessing. "Being honest, I was a little scared to be alone with her. ... What wrong with she and the lights?" Cadence can only shrug. There is a moment in silence and then they both share a slight laugh. When she stops laughing, Sunset gets serious and looks at the woman closely. "Dean Cadenza, without you I couldn't have done it. Thank you very much." Cadenza is embarrassed when the girl bows to her. "Please, you don't need to thank. Uh! I it's right! Come with me to give you your new uniform. I'll also lend you some books from the library so you can start classes very soon." "I really appreciate it, Dean Cadenza." "Cadence is fine. And I want to be the first to say, welcome to Crystal Prep." She smiles as she extends her arms. Sunset returns the smile. Cadence begins to lead the way. Sunset follows her, but little by little her smile turns malicious. ... Meanwhile, inside her dark office, Principal Cinch remains in her place. Her attention still on the documents of her now new student. "Sunset Shimmer. You show great ambition. I intend to see if you have what it takes to fulfill your purposes. But do not think that I will be lenient to you just because of your position." Her gaze becomes almost sharp. "Show me, you're worth my time."