//------------------------------// // 12: Proposition // Story: Rainbow Dash, Please Report to the Principal's Office // by TheGuineaPig45 //------------------------------// To: Twilight Sparkle From: Sunset Shimmer Wow, talking to Rainbow Dash felt really good. Even though I totally understand why she needed time to herself, I'm glad she finally opened up to us. Gotta applaud her bravery. Revealing the truth at the get-together must've been hard, but it's led to some good things. Hopefully Dash knows that we're here for her... whenever she's ready, of course. Plus, it had been over a week since all seven of us were together, and I'd really missed our group hugs. The moment was just... perfect. Well, almost perfect. Kinda wish Rarity and Applejack would've talked more. If you ask me, their whole mullet drama has been blown way out of proportion. Applejack needs to apologize for sharing the picture, and Rarity needs to stop being so petty. It's just a hairstyle ⁠— who cares? At least they both apologized to Rainbow Dash. That's a step in the right direction, I guess. Still, we need a way to save their friendship, Twilight. Any ideas? To: Captain Planet From: Flash Sentry Whoa, do you smell that? Pinkie Pie, Applejack, Big Mac, and Bon Bon are cooking up a Smorgasbord in there! It feels like my nostrils are in heaven! Between the baked ziti and the burgers, our team of chefs have really outdone themselves! Rumor has it Pinkie Pie even found an online recipe for homemade Chocolate Coated Caramel Crispy Cookies! Isn't that amazing? This brunch is gonna be spectacular! Also, Diamond Tiara's perked up. I never approached her (felt too awkward), but it looked like she had an "a-ha" moment right after I texted you. Now she's pacing around the yard, muttering something under her breath. I wonder what that's all about? To: Micro Chips From: Sandalwood UPDATE: Diamond Tiara might just be a genius! So, the Wonder-cult conglomerated in the backyard at three to enjoy our brunch (which was closer to linner, but who cares? Food is food). And, dude, it was incredible! There were sandwiches, wings, fries, slices of pizza, and just about everything but the kitchen sink! I pocketed, like, twelve homemade Chocolate Coated Caramel Crispy Cookies, so you and I are gonna have a feast the next time we see each other! But I'm getting off-topic. Everyone was eating, socializing, and having a great time, when suddenly — midway through my third bowl of guacamole ⁠— Diamond Tiara hopped up onto a lawn chair and shouted "EVERYBODY, QUIET"! At first, I thought she was gonna try and drive everyone apart again. But instead, she had an amazing suggestion. "Let's make the 'Welcome to Canterlot High' video together as a school!" DUDE! It's the perfect idea! Think about it: Principal Celestia cancelled the video because we failed as Wondercolts and divided ourselves. What better way to make amends with her than uniting as a school to create a project that showcases our pride? Ever since the get-together, we've been slowly regaining our school spirit — apologizing for our wrongdoings, forgiving each other, forgiving ourselves ⁠— and this is the perfect opportunity for us to prove that, even though we may have messed up, the Wonder-cult is still a positive community of love, friendship, and support. Diamond Tiara even proposed that we dedicate the video to Dash's late grandmother. Everyone agreed without hesitation. We're all eager to show our Wondercolt pride to Celestia, and there's no real reason to wait, so we've decided to make the video tonight. Breaking into the school should be no problem — after all, you did it to hide the spy camera — and Rainbow Dash already has the script. All we need to do is divvy up the lines and film! Diamond Tiara also made a point of making sure every student is included, so we're each gonna make a short speech about what it means to be a Wondercolt and what we've learned throughout this crazy experience. It's going to be RAD! Right now, everyone's calling their parents to explain why they're not coming home tonight. Hopefully they'll understand that it's for a good cause. Then, as soon as the janitors leave at ten o'clock, we're off and running! Man, I am so hyped! I haven't felt an adrenaline rush like this since we started pursuing the truth, and this is way healthier! I really wish you could be here to experience this with us. Stupid grounding... Whoa. I just remembered that future generations of Wondercolts are gonna see this video! Everything we say will be immortalized on film! Mind. Blown. Talk about pressure! I gotta go prepare my speech! To: Spoiled Rich From: Diamond Tiara Mother, I am not coming home tonight. I don't care if you're upset. I'm doing something important with my classmates, and no punishment or consequence is gonna stop me. And I know what you're gonna say ⁠— "Causing trouble at school again? Absolutely not. This new behavior of yours is troubling. Clearly, those classmates of yours are problematic people, and you cannot associate yourself with them any longer. I don't want you becoming a disgrace to the Rich family name!" ⁠— but you know what? The CHS Wondercolts are a team I'm proud to be part of, and they're certainly no more problematic than me. Father forced me to attend the get-together yesterday. Well, guess what? Everyone's together now, and we're ready to break some rules. Turns out I did gain some perspective — I never needed a second birthday party or a school-wide riot to feel good about myself. No, I just needed friends like the Wondercolts. They've made mistakes, but they're bouncing back stronger than ever. And even if it means breaking curfew... I'm ready to bounce with them. See you tomorrow, Mother. To: Lyra Heartstrings From: Bon Bon Hey, Lyra, I need your input on something. This video idea is great, but we're definitely missing someone. Photo Finish and the Snapshots can film, Octavia and DJ Pon-3 will provide a killer soundtrack, and everybody else'll perform the script. However, if we really want this done by tomorrow, we're gonna need an amazing editor... and I think Micro Chips is perfect for the job! He's a tech genius! And more importantly, he's a Wondercolt, just like the rest of us. He deserves to be a part of this project. The only problem is that he's grounded at home, and is thus unable to help... unless we break him out! Look, I know it's a crazy suggestion, but... don't you think it's about time we embraced the craziness? I mean, everything's been kinda crazy this past week, and we've just chosen to stay away from it. Wouldn't it be nice to get our hands a little dirty for once? Plus, I've been dying to break out the grappling hook that I have for... no specific reason. Come on, Lyra. We can do this. I believe in us! Besides, I've already called in an expert for some help... To: Fluttershy From: Pinkie Pie Fluttershy, quick! Grab the inflatable boat and meet me out front! This is an EMERGENCY! There's no time to dilly-dally! Oh, and don't worry ⁠— I've already got the brownie batter, and Bon Bon was gracious enough to supply the grappling hook and balloons. Come as fast as you possibly can! Operation: Breakout is a go!