It's monday. The first day in school for the physical class, Twilight's teachers are preparing a special curriculum for their class. They were fully aware that Twilight would 'Join' this class to a degree. However even they were unsure about this. Noone has ever skipped theory class, as in the past it would have been considered blasphemy. Princess Luna would have scolded the teachers and the student in question would be kicked off school for faking their true abilities.
However that scenario was no longer possible. For if that occured, the school might obtain an infamous status. Not wanting to become even more disliked by their fellow schools. They chose to follow the path of the cooking school in Manehattan. Not only were they more famous, they were considered the richest and most beloved school in Equestria.
However that story is for another time. Anyways Twilight's teachers were sitting around the table, they were discussing Twilight's next step and what to teach her.
"I say we dive her straight into the hardest part of cooking!" says the vice principal, he was still furious from the school council's decision.
"We can't do that! She is still just a filly!" says one of the theory teachers.
"Besides it's not our decision. It's our outside teacher who decide it!" says an annoyed Morning.
"Who is it this time, anyways?" she continued.
"It's me." said a familiar chef that walked in.
"You? But I thought we wouldn't do you anymore after last time." says the vice principal.
"Yeah, well. I volunteered." the 'physical' teacher said.
"I see. So who are you again?" Morning asked.
Everyone in the room facepalmed, until they remembered that she was a victim of the accident and might have lost her memories about it and her.
"Who, me?" the 'physical' teacher asked, as she saw her nod, "My name is Black Chef. But you sweetheart can just call me Becky."
"That name sounds familiar. Oh well. Welcome to Lunainary, Becky!" Morning said with a hint of confusion and a slight headache.
"So who is the problem child?" Becky asked.
"Well not so much a problem child. More like a genius that was forced to skip theory class. Her name is Twilight Sparkle." Morning explained.
Becky raised her eyebrow for a second, before laughing very loudly. Her behavior caused everyone to look at her in confusion. Becky took one good look at everyone, before falling over in her laughter.
After a few minutes passed, Becky regained her composure. "Of course she would know everything!" she said, while wheezing.
"How so?" Morning asked.
"She learned everything from my younger brother. Named Royal Chef." Becky explained.
"The Chef of the Century?" The vice principal asked.
"Exactly. She was his pupil for like one year. But as you might know by now. She is a sponge that craves information. So theory is her strong suit." Becky explained once more.
"I see. That explains it." Morning said.
"So, she will be my student?" Becky asked.
"Your only student. The others in the class have somepony else." Morning explained.
"Wait! Why?" Becky asked very confused.
"Because we will not remove her from my class. We don't want alienated her from her fellow classmates." Morning said smiling.
Becky smiled, "I see. I guess I will teach her how to cook. And give her a permanent task." she said.
"Oh? What would that be?" The vice principal asked curious.
"For her to cook, lunches for her fellow classmates." Becky suggested.
"That is perfect! I love it. Let me handle the paperwork. You should get started to retrieve her new equipment!" Morning said happily. At this point she was smiling gleefully, for some student were perhaps noble, but they aren't very rich. Some can't afford the canteen. Making this solve a whole bunch of problems.
"Thank you, dear. Well I have to get going. Class will start in 15 minutes." Becky said as she left the room.
"This might be safest plan with her yet." Said one of the chefs to the vice principal.
"Don't be so sure of that." he replied, before making his way to his office.
By now every teacher dispersed to their class. While Morning speed wrote all the paperwork before rushing to class.
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A few hours earlier
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It's still monday morning. Twilight woke up in her bed like usual and washed herself off like usual. As she headed for the kitchen, she spots a few bowls on the countertop. As she approached those bowl she sees a letter.
'Dear Twilight,
Mom and dad here. We have to go out of town for a few days.
You take care of yourself and don't miss school.
We made a few bowls of fruit yoghurt for you and your brother.
There is some more of them in the fridge.
-Your parents.'
"Thanks mom." Twilight said to the letter before grabbing a bowl to start eating.
She looks at the clock, school starts in 3 hours. She looks in her bag using levitation and also while still eating her yoghurt. She nods to herself when she notices that she has everything including a 'Bento' box, her lucky charm which has a picture of Royal.
She cleans her bowl up and head for the door to walk to school. Once outside, Twilight immediately heads for school, not wanting to be late.
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The present.
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Twilight enters her classroom, when she sees her desk been turned into a mini test kitchen and a whole bunch of jealous friends stare at it.
"Well. There she is." Leaf said, something which caused everyone to crowd her and ask questions about the test kitchen.
"Is it true, that you skipped theory class?" Lulu Pepe asked. She is the youngest in the class and loves taste testing stuff.
"Yup." Twilight answered.
"That's awesome!" Nappe Ort said, "Finally I can taste your food!" he said happily. This young boy is Nappe, he loves marinating stuff and of course eating.
"Yea!" Pate Ouzo said, These two boys are best friends and also loves eating. He also specializes in Greece cooking.
Twilight meanwhile gulp. She doesn't like this attention as she believes that they are jealous.
"Don't worry Twi. We aren't jealous. We are simply impressed." Marie Bain said. This young filly is praised for her top of her class, slow cooking abilities. She is also the kindest of the class.
As the others were about to start talking the bell rang. They sighed and got to their seats. Twilight just sighed in relief.
"Okay, everyone get to your seats" Morning said as she walked in.
"Today I have a special announcement. As you probably know by now. Twilight Sparkle skipped Theory class. However after some debate, we decided to keep Twilight in this class despite it." she said.
"That being said. I am not the special teacher for her. Somepony else will do it. She will stay in class as an assistant and primarily teach Twilight. However! She is still a teacher and can always be asked any questions." She continued.
"Now then. Please come in." Morning said.
As the door was being opened, Lulu's eyes widen in fear. Twilight noticed it and gulped. As the chef walked in, Twilight immediately realized who it was.
"Hello everyone. My name is Black Chef, I specialize in physical cooking and will be Twilight's teacher. However you can just call me Becky." Becky said, she looked at Twilight who was trying to keep her composure.
Clearing her throat "Nice to meet you." Twilight said.
Becky nodded, "As you can see. Your desk has been turned into a Test kitchen. That is the place you will learn about cooking. However! You will have to cook lunches for your fellow classmates every single day." Becky instructed.
"For free." Morning added. Something which caused every classmates eyes to glister. As even Lulu to smiled despite Becky's presence.
Twilight nodded as she sees how her fellow classmates smiles. "I guess I will grab my supply of food products." Twilight started.
"You don't have to. I will pay and so will Royal." Becky said.
"Royal? Who is that?" Baste Confit asked. This young colt is specialized in french cooking and loves to hunt because of it.
"Wait. Isn't that, that genius of the century?" Aspic Gratin replied. And this young colt is specialized in frying things.
"Exactly!" Royal Chef said as he entered the class, causing everypony to gasp at his presence.
"No way." Dress Coulis said. This young filly is the decorating expert of the class and is a massive fan of Royal.
"Anyways. These two will assist Twilight. Becky will teach Twilight and Royal will secure the ingredients." Morning explained.
"Of course. Well if you excuse me." Royal said before leaving.
"Thank you." Becky said.
"Well. If you could Becky. I will start teaching the others in the class. Please go and start with Twilight." Morning instructed.
Becky nodded and moved to approach Twilight. She was being watched by everyone in the class, until she arrived at her destination.
"Hey, Twi. Long time no see." Becky said as she quietly approached Twilight.
Twilight looked around her, and then hugged Becky. "Good to see you too." she said softly.
Unbeknownst to Twilight, Leaf was watching her. Leaf simply smiled as she turned to pay attention to Morning.
"Anyways what will I learn to today?" Twilight asked.
"Nothing yet. I still have to go through the paperwork and such. Tomorrow will be the start however." Becky explained. "However you still have to make lunch for your fellow classmates."
Twilight nodded.
"Meanwhile I will watch how good you are. That way I won't learn you trick you already know." Becky explained once more.
"Understood. Well shall I start?" Twilight asked.
"Please do. Lunch break is at 12 O'clock which means, we have 3 hours. Good luck." Becky said. "Tell me what you need and I will go and get it."
"Okay. Get me some rice, sake, rice wine, soy sauce, some fake wagyu meat, some melon bread, 2 fresh corn, some forest unions and some fish paste." Twilight said in rapid succession.
"Understood." Becky said as went to the school pantry.
Meanwhile Twilight grabbed Wok pan and some olive oil. Turning the fire on medium and placing the wok with the oil in it, on top of the stove. She also grabbed the rice cooker from the closet. Filled it with water and then waited.
5 minutes later and Becky arrived with the ingredients. Twilight proceeded to quickly grab the rice and put it into the cooker and turning it on. She also set a timer for 15 minutes.
After that Twilight grabbed a mixing bowl and added sake, soy, rice wine to it and mixed it together. As she put the wok on low. She grabbed a second pan and filled it with water. She quickly heated it up to cooking temperature and added the corn freshly inside it. Placing a lid on top.
As the minutes pass, Twilight chops the forest unions and turns the bread into crumbs. Grabbing the fake meat and chop it into small cubes, she places it into the pan with the bread. baking it until golden brown. Then moving the bread and the fake meat on top of the plate with kitchen paper on it.
Then the timer went off. Twilight quickly moved the rice to the pan and starts baking it. Twilight then adds the mixture of the mixing bowl into the wok. She shook the wok like a professional chef and adding a little bit of oil to the flame to cause it to flare up.
After a bunch of shakes she adds the bread and the fake meat. And add the unions at the very end. She looks at the corn and removes it from the pan. Pouring the hot water into the sink. Then grabbing the biggest knife she could find and at cutting the maize off the corn.
Making sure the corn is individualized, she shuts off the heat and grabs the bowls from the counter top. Placing it into neat rows and first moving the rice into the bowls and topping it with some corn.
"Done!" Twilight shouted, just as the bell rang.
"And in the nick of time. Good job, Twilight." Becky said impressed.
"Thanks. Well please taste test it." Twilight said to becky.
Becky nodded and grabbed a bowl. She took a bite and then another, then another until the dish was empty.
"It's good. But I can tell there is still a lot to be taught." Becky said.
"Well everypony, free lunch is ready!" Twilight shouted. Causing everyone to grab a bowl and starts eating.
"This is not bad Twilight. But you should add a little bit more sauce." Flambe Degreuse said. This young boy is specialized in Japanese cooking.
"Okay." Twilight replied adding that to her notebook.
"The sauce is also a bit to watery. You should have added a bit of ketjap." Mince Mother said. This young girl specializes in making sauce, she should know how the sauce should be.
"Understood." Twilight said as she writes it down.
"Personally you could have added more spice. It feels a bit bland." Harissa said. This young girl is specialized in spicy cooking.
"I knew I forgot something. I forgot the red pepper." Twilight replied.
"I think it's fine. But perhaps something to balance the thickness of the sauce would improve it." Kipper Kirsch suggests. This young boy specializes in Pickling.
"I see. Yeah the corn isn't the best choice for that. Perhaps some pickled cucumber might improve it." Twilight said as she writes it down.
"You have some good friend, Twi." Becky said.
"Thanks. Let's do our best next time." Twilight replied.