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// Episode 1: School of Friendship (I) 
// Story: My Little Pony Mystic Season 4 
// by Shadow Master 
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Six Months Later…

With the 'Battle of Canterlot Town' ended, Mystic-Equestria Alliance and its alliance with other creatures including the Southern Equestria Army were victories. The Storm King was defeated and killed while Dark Mystic Ponies retreated to their own realm, thus his kingdom was forced to surrender to them. Instead of prisoners of wars, the Storm Guards were on the parole as they're serving and working under Commander Tempest Shadow.

The Dark Mystic Ponies have not launched the invasion on either Equestria or Mystic Realm since 'The Battle of Canterlot Town'. None of Demon Generals or their minions have gone after Mane Eight and Dragon Strike Force, despite their personal feud with them. Strangely enough, they have been silenced for almost six months. Where are they? What are they up to lately?

Other than Mystic-Equestria Alliance have gained greatest victory, they have gained more allies – Abyssinians, Sky Pirates, Skullitron's Demon Army, Seaponies and Hippogriffs. Due to being poisoned by Obsidian Stone, Jade Emperor was weakened and entered comatose as he was being watched and healed under Mystic Tao. And at the same time, Nezha has ascended to the throne as the 100th Mystic Emperor. Both Twilight Sparkle and Shadow Dragon are now married, though the Mystic Pony chose to be general than being prince due to his pride being a warrior.





Mane Six, Dragon Strike Force, Starlight, Sunset, Lance, Spike and Nyx were inside the Friendship Council Chamber. The newly Commander of Friendship Guard – Tempest Shadow was there as well. She now worn a golden Royal Guard Armor and Helmet with blue colors and also has the Sparkling Star emblem on her armor, though her horn looked very broken due to using her illusion spell on her true healed one.

All of them were staring and looking in awe and shock at the Cutie Map table. Instead of the usual size, the table became larger and widened than before as the map of Equestria has expanded its land including the southern part - Kludgetown, Mount Aris and Seaquestria.

"Mamamia…" Laxtinct commented in shock.

"This happened while we were gone?" Twilight asked in surprise and shock.

Looking at the southern part of Equestria map, Applejack awed in surprise, "Wow! Those are all the places we went when we left to save Equestria!"

Icy giggled a bit, "It sure brings a lot of memories from that crazy adventure."

"Ugh! There's that horrid town where we were almost sold! And not to mention, those townspeople humiliated and hurt Fluttershy too!" Rarity remarked in disgust while gently patted Fluttershy's mane. She sighed, "I could never forget the charming and charismatic Capper. He helped us a lot."

Shorty sighed while using nostril spray on his nose, "Hopefully, my allergies on cats get improved, so I can shake his paws properly without sneezing on his coat."

"Don't forget about Skullitron and his army. They helped us a lot," Applejack commented while looking at the Skull Castle. She sighed, "They're good friends."

Saber scoffed, "Right. That's like after you snapped out of being jealous on him."

Applejack groaned while crossed her arms, "Hey! I'm sensitive, ain't the prideful pony."

"We wouldn't get their help if not for Soul Sweetie and Roughneck," Fluttershy said sincerely, "They rescued us from the enemies and helped us with our mission, and we helped them get their home back."

"We also did help Skybeak reunite with his family too." Terrorcreep added

Fluttershy nodded, "True. I loved family's happy endings."

"The pirates! They were pretty awesome!" Rainbow exclaimed happily while looking at Captain Celaeno's airship, "Uh, once they decided not to throw us overboard."

"And Mount Aris! It was the nicest place we ever had. In fact, both us and the Hippogriffs would have been friends, and even setting the most romantic scene for Lax and Princess Skystar," Pinkie exclaimed happily. She turned and gave the stern glare at both Blazefist and Aqua. She groaned, "If not for you guys."

Laxtinct nodded, "Yeah. Thanks a lot for the big mess."

Aqua laughed uneasily, "Sorry about that. Mother's overprotectiveness and rage kicks in…"

Blazefist sighed, "Believe me, Pinkie. We're not proud of it either…"

"Hey, come on, at least, everything's alright at the end," Tailtech exclaimed happily and calmly, "Besides, almost everyone got killed by crazy witch."

Lance scoffed while crossed his hooves, "Yeah. That bitch got a lot of nerve of pretending to be my mom. If I ever see her ugly face again, I'm gonna do much worse than scarring her face."

Nyx patted Lance's back, "Easy, Lance. No need to go overboard."

Spike nodded, "I'm pretty sure that she learned her lesson. If not, better hope that karma doesn't kill her."

"So hard to believe that you guys went through a lot especially dealing some problems with each other," Starlight commented in shock and surprise, "And here I thought that ours is the worst when it comes with the command of Shining Armor and Jason Stride. What a headache."

Sunset shrugged, "It could be worse like almost got eaten alive by some Ancient Beasts, fighting off three Storm Generals, the biggest battle we ever had at Canterlot or the fact that Shadow Dragon and Tempest Shadow have some serious badass fighting in history."

Everyone chatted ad commented about the fiercest duel. Shadow Dragon and Tempest Shadow were flattered and blushed a bit by the comments. When they both looked at each other, they huffed while looked away instantly.

"I would have won the duel if not for Kyuubi! You, cheater!" Shadow Dragon exclaimed in annoyance while crossed his arms.

Tempest Shadow turned and glared at Shadow Dragon, "Look who's talking?! I could have easily defeated and captured you, without Kyuubi's help! After all, I have faced and defeated many obstacles and challenges including taming Tyranno Chaos, conquering the Mount Aris, Seaquestria and even Canterlot; defeated Jade Emperor and Two Royal Sisters, and even beaten to you to pulp!"

"Yeah, right!" Shadow Dragon exclaimed with a grunt, "I've done much better job than you did, Tempest."

Tempest Shadow growled at Shadow Dragon, "So what? It doesn't mean anything!

"Yes, it does! I'm stronger, faster and skilful than you! Unlike you, I'm the hero. I would never turn against my friends, my family and Twilight."

"Is that a challenge?"

"No. I wouldn't mind to take you out for good!"

"Bring it on! I'm gonna show the world that I can beat and defeat you! Mystic Pony can be defeated by Equestria Pony!"

Shadow Dragon and Tempest Shadow were growling and glaring at each other while positioning and arming themselves for the fight. Everyone yelped in concern while panicking frantically and fearfully. And just before both of them could start the fight, Twilight came in-between them while using her wings to block and hold them back.

"Knock it off, you two!" Twilight exclaimed in anger while looking at two ponies, "Shadow Dragon, Tempest is one of us now. There's no reason for you so against her. Tempest, you don't have to fight with my husband, just to prove how strong and skill you are. You're already the best warrior. In fact, I hope you two would work together. You'd be unstoppable!"

"Not a chance!" Shadow Dragon and Tempest Shadow snapped, "I won't work with her/him! I rather beat her/him to the pulp!"

Twilight groaned, "Gimme a break…"

"Too bad that Flare Tiger and her family didn't stay and see this," Icy commented, "I wonder if she knew that it already happened."

"We'd never know," Blazefist sighed. He turned and looked at the Cutie Map, "Still, why and how did the map expand itself?"

Applejack hummed thoughtfully, "Y'all think that's why the map grew? Friendship quests beyond Equestria?"

"I hope not. I've had quite enough life-threatening adventures, thank you very much." Fluttershy complained in frustration.

Terrorcreep groaned, "Don't be such a baby, Fluttershy."

"EXCUSE ME, MISTER?!" Fluttershy demanded angrily while glaring at Terrorcreep, who remained firm and calm.

Wearing her construction uniform and armed with tools, Pinkie asked, "How many friendship quests do you think we need to go on before we have to expand the throne room?"

Laxtinct hummed happily, "Yeah. It's cool that we're gonna explore and solve them all. It's gonna be fun!"

"Don't be absurd!" Shorty exclaimed in annoyance, "There're too many problems for us to solve. And not to mention, the problems could be anywhere on this land. It's impossible for us to handle this while dealing with the enemies at the same time."

Giving some thoughts of Shorty's concerns, Twilight spoke, "Shorty's right. We can't do it all alone."

"Sure we can!" Pinkie cheered, "We just need to knock this wall down, get some paint..."

"No." Twilight protested and explained, "I mean, the world is filled with so many different creatures who know nothing about friendship."

"What exactly you're suggesting, Twilight?" Blazefist asked curiously.

Twilight smiled while looking at her Castle of Friendship. She pointed her hoof near to the castle and said, "Here! We're gonna teach them all about friendship. We're gonna open a school! It's time to make my dream come true!"

Everyone gasped in shock and disbelief of what they just heard. Is she serious with this plans?!

Shadow Dragon sighed in annoyance, "Why do I get the feeling this is gonna happen?"





In order to achieve her dream, Twilight require some helps and advise to understand how the school operates, its policy and its system. The only pony who can help her with this is none other than Miss Cheerilee of Ponyville Schoolhouse. She went there and talked with her inside the classroom,

"Oh my goodness!" Cheerilee exclaimed in surprise yet excitedly.

Twilight smiled and nodded, "It is. If I want to make my dream come true, I have to know how to run the school first. So, I thought I'd come to you for advice."

"I'm flattered that you think highly of me, though I thought you would go and ask for advice from Princess Celestia or Mr. Tao. After all, he is your father-in-law."

"I planned to visit her later after this discussion. But for my father-in-law, he isn't exactly a teacher material especially his attitude."

"Point taken, Twilight." Cheerilee nodded in understanding, "A school for ponies to learn and understand behind the concepts of friendship? I believe it's wonderful. After all, it was yours and your friends' teachings that help Cutie Mark Crusaders especially your daughter – Nyx come this far. They even helped Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon to become better ponies."

Twilight smiled, "I appreciate that much, Cheerilee. I just hope that I don't want to make my school to be your competition."

"Princess Twilight; every school has its own policy, teaching systems, education and the students. The schoolhouse has been here for a long time before me. It specialized on teaching young foals with basic educations, adventure and field trips. Yours is no doubt about teaching the meaning of friendship, therefore yours and this school won't be in competition."

"What a relief. Still, I thought maybe that we could have joint school together."

"Hmm… That could work. But it all depends on the school board's decision if they wanted to do it or not. If that happens, I would be happy to provide some basic educations before proceeding with advanced levels of friendship."

"I too hope it comes true, Cheerilee. Is there anything you can help me with this project?"

"I apologized that I don't have anything that can help you on running the school." Cheerilee apologized sincerely, "But I can tell you one thing, Twilight. Being a teacher is a big responsibility. And it's not just teaching and shaping hundreds and more of young minds, but also to ensure their safety and well-beings. So, they all can have better future and careers."

Writing down on Cheerilee's advice, Twilight smiled, "Thanks for help, Cheerilee. Even if you don't know how to run the school, your advice helps me a lot to understand how to be a good teacher."

"Your welcome, Princess Twilight. If you ever need help or advice, I'm the pony to assist you."

"Thanks, Cheerilee. I'd better go and visit Princess Celestia for some tips."

Cheerilee patted Twilight's shoulder, "I am confident that your school will be in good hooves."

Twilight smiled happily as she stands up from her seat and left the Ponyville Schoolhouse. She met up with her family as they're heading straight to Princess Celestia's School for Gifted Unicorns for more advice and help.





Arriving at the Canterlot Town, Twilight and her family headed off straight to Princess Celestia's School for Gifted Unicorns. They met up with the celestial princess, who was chatting and discussing with Spell Nexus about the unicorns' magical abilities.

Both groups have greeted each other sincerely and warmly. The Princess of Friendship then explained the purpose of her visit to both Princess of the Sun and Headmaster of the School. They both were surprised and impressed by the idea.

"I think a school of friendship is a wonderful idea, Twilight!" Princess Celestia commented calmly, "I'll help in any way I can."

Spell Nexus nodded, "In fact, this is the first time to hear about the school involving education behind friendship concept. I am willing to provide the assistance."

Excited to get more tips, Twilight levitated and readied to write on her notepad, "I just have a few questions. What time should school start each day? What's the ideal length for class? Do you test regularly? What about class projects? Assigned seating? Open seating? Or is that... too unstructured?"

And just before Twilight could ask, Shadow Dragon thrust his hoof on her mouth, silencing her for the moment. Nyx giggled while Lance and Spike sighed in frustration and annoyance about her usual behavior.

Princess Celestia giggled softly, "Oh, Twilight. You were my star pupil. If anyone knows how to run a school, it's you."

"There's a big difference between attending a school and running one." Twilight commented, "It's not like there's a rule book to follow."

"Actually, there is." Spell Nexus added calmly, "The EEA guidebook is very specific about how to run a school."

"The EEA?" The children asked in surprise, "What is that?"

"I don't suppose it spells 'Education Equals Academy' Boring?" Shadow Dragon asked in annoyance. Twilight gave him a nudge on chest. He yelped in pain, "Jeez! I was kidding!"

Spell Nexus chuckled a bit, "The EEA stands for Equestria Education Association - a board of learned ponies that oversee every school in Equestria including Princess Celestia's. I should know it because I was once its member before I reassign and work here."

"Really?!" Nyx asked in surprise, "What does it feels like to be part of school board member?"

"Dreadful… Terribly dreadful…" Spell Nexus remarked dryly with groan, "They're too strict and stoic with same boring rules and not very flexible to some changes. And not to mention, they're not open-minded as I am."

"That is so boring," Nyx commented disappointment, "But you could change that rules, can't you?"

Spell Nexus sighed, "Sadly, I never get promoted to become the Head and change the rules. But here is much more flexible and relaxing to see more unicorns to reach their full potential. Your mother and Moonracer are one of them."

Nyx awed, "Wow. That is so awesome."

"Wait a sec!" Spike interrupted firmly. He asked, "You're saying that EEA is also overseeing your school? But you're you!"

Shadow Dragon nodded, "I have to agree with Spike. You're the Princess. Shouldn't you have more high authority than EEA and decide what is best including the school?"

Princess Celestia shook her head calmly, "Not even a princess can do whatever she likes when it comes to shaping young pony minds." She then magically formed the symbol of EEA, "The EEA ensures that whether it's unicorns studying magic, Pegasi learning weather, or Earth ponies researching agriculture, all schools are held to the same high standard. They'll need to approve your plan before you can move forward."

Shadow Dragon sighed, "Why do I get the feeling that we're gonna have some boring presentation?"

Twilight hummed thoughtfully, "Looks like we have a presentation to make."

Spike scoffed, "After everything we've been through, how hard can that be?"

"I'm afraid there's more to this, Spike," Princess Celestia said seriously and calmly, "The Head of EEA you're about to meet is very 'specific' about his view on the world."

Spell Nexus nodded firmly, "The Princess is right. I used to be his colleague. I've known him very well. He's not very fond of trusting and working with 'non-ponies'."

The mention of 'non-ponies' struck on both Princess Celestia's and Spell Nexus's minds. They realized that Twilight's true plans of opening and running the School of Friendship.

"Twilight, your school isn't just for ponies, is it?" Spell Nexus asked in concern.

All of her family turned and looked at Twilight, who looked shocked and surprised by Spell Nexus's deducing her plans for school.

Twilight asked in shock, "H-How did you know that? I didn't tell anyone about it, not even my own friends."

Princess Celestia smiled warmly, "Twilight, I also have the same thinking as yours since the Dark Mystic Ponies-Storm King's Invasion." Twilight and her family were surprised. She continued, "If it were not for them, we wouldn't be alive today. They have indeed proven themselves to be powerful and worthy allies, other than Mystic Ponies. You've made the right decision to make the alliance with them. And perhaps, this can be done."

"However, Twilight, be warned. The Head of EEA may not agree with your proposal due to his 'suspicious' on non-ponies," Spell Nexus said in concern yet calmly, "But I shall accompany and provide you the assistance with your presentation."

Twilight smiled in relief, "Much appreciated, Spell Nexus."

Spike smirked, "I'm pretty sure it's gonna be piece of cake."





On the next day…

With the help of Spell Nexus's assistance, Twilight and her family headed straight to EEA Headquarter for the School of Friendship Presentation. They even brought couple of files involving her project. When they arrived inside the court, they're facing the large members of EEA in it. Twilight and her family were uneasy and nervous while Spell Nexus remained calm.

"On second thought, not piece of cake." Spike commented in fear.

Nyx gulped, "I guess you're right about them, Mr. Nexus. They're very strict and stoic about their job and overseeing the schools."

Spell Nexus sighed, "You have no idea…"

Twilight cleared her throat, "Uh, hello. My name is-"

"Princess Twilight Sparkle," The firm yet strict and stoic voice spoke. Twilight and her family looked up and found a white Unicorn with dark black combed hair and short tail worn a crimson coat with crimson sash and EEA Crest. While keeping and holding the EEA Guide Book, he continued firmly, "I am Chancellor Neighsay. Equestria owes you a great debt."

Lance cleared his throat, "Clearly, all Mane Eight, Dragon Strike Force and the Kids did the job. E.R.A., S.E.A. and E.C.F also helped us too."

"Do not interrupt, boy. Did your mother teach you some manners?" Chancellor Neighsay asked in annoyance, annoying Lance. He cleared his throat, "But princess or no, we expect you to do things by... the... book!"

Chancellor Neighsay levitated and passed the EEA Guide Book to Twilight and her family. The princess levitated and looked through the book's pages. Shadow Dragon yawned out loud while reading it.

Shadow Dragon rolled his eyes, "Right. Assuming it works for School of Friendship."

Twilight smiled confidently, "I think you'll find my curriculum meets all your requirements, Chancellor."

Twilight levitated the file books for 'School of Friendship' to Chancellor Neighsay and the rest of EEA members. They all then read through the book carefully and patiently.

"And can we trust you to follow through with this plan? Are you and your friends capable of teaching the students with your busy schedule?" Chancellor Neighsay questioned stoically,

"And more importantly, will you leave the school unattended to gallop off on your... 'adventures'?"

"I'm well aware of those concerns. But rest assure, sir, I've prepared several candidates to serve as substitute teachers for any and all classes. I've even prepared the provisions of handling the emergency. I've also chosen two worthy candidates to serve as temporary headmares, should my friends and I been summoned for mission."

"I see. It's clearly that you're well-prepared and have contingency plans for your school during your absence. However, despite Ponyville already has have the EEA certified school, why do you wish to open and run your school?"

"When Dark Curse make the alliance with the Storm King, they have fiercely and swiftly defeated Mystic-Equestria Alliance. And that is not the worst of it, he was able to manipulate and use him and his forces to stall and held off our forces while secretly preparing and completing the ritual of freeing and summoning Demon God to our realm." Twilight explained seriously and firmly, making the EEA members uneasy and scared. She continued, "There is no greater threat than the Dark Lord himself. Storm King is nothing but pawn to his master plans."

EEA Members hushed and whispered to each other about 'Battle of Canterlot Town'. They could never forget it.

Twilight continued, "If we want to keep our land safe and create a friendlier tomorrow, we need to teach the Magic of Friendship far and wide."

Chancellor Neighsay hummed thoughtfully, "A school for ponies to learn how to protect themselves."

"Uh, more like respecting differences, building the healthy relationships and establishing communication with each other and even the outside world." Twilight corrected calmly and firmly, "My school isn't just for ponies to learn 'The Magic of Friendship', but it is also for other creatures as well. And together, we can build a better tomorrow while defending against the greater threat. United we stand."

Chancellor Neighsay hummed suspiciously, "Are you certain this is wise decision, Princess Twilight? Having other creatures to live among us? To learn and study 'Magic of Friendship'? Can we truly trust them as our friends and allies? How can we be certain that these creatures won't turn on us? Storm King is the first creature to ally with the Dark Lord for power. For all we know that they could be secretly working for him."

Twilight and her friends were a bit annoyed by Chancellor Neighsay's accusation, despite the news have spread that other creatures have provided reinforcement and aid to Equestria and repel the enemies.

"With all due respect, sir, if it not for them, he would have succeeded destroying our world. We all wouldn't be here alive and breathing to talk and discuss," Shadow Dragon said firmly and defiantly, shocking Chancellor Neighsay. He continued, "I'd say these Creatures have proven themselves to be our powerful allies, other than Mystic Ponies. If that does not convince you, then nothing is."

Spell Nexus nodded firmly, "It is true, Chancellor. Though we have some difference and difficult history with these Creatures, we all have one thing in common – defending our kind, our family and our home against the greater threat. And that threat is Dark Curse. If we do not reach and teach them about friendship, then the Dark Lord will turn them against us before we have the chance. I advise you to give them the chance than against them."

Everyone was shocked and surprise by Shadow Dragon's defiant and defense for Creatures of Equestria. Chancellor Neighsay hummed thoughtfully while looking at the rest of EEA Members. They all nodded firmly and seriously about Twilight and her family's valued points.

Chancellor Neighsay sighed reluctantly, "Regardless of my distrustful and suspicious on these Creatures, everyone should be prepared to defend our way of life and defeat the Dark Lord. The EEA concurs. So, if your work is in order, provisional EEA approval is granted."

Twilight and her family gasped in surprise and relief. They all chatted happily about it.

Shadow Dragon smiled confidently, "With all due respect, Chancellor, Twilight will always keep everything in order. Count on it."

Chancellor Neighsay hummed suspiciously, "We will need to observe your school up and running before it can be fully accredited. Therefore, we will be sending our most efficient and dedicated school inspector - Lockdown."

The blue muscular Pegasus with dark brownish colored high & tight haircut worn yellowish colored shirt, brown colored tie and dark magenta coat marched in and saluted firmly.

"School Inspector Lockdown, here sir! Reporting for duty, sir!" Lockdown reported firmly.

"Wow. He's big…" Lance commented.

Spike gulped, "Oh boy. I've got a bad feeling about this guy."

Lockdown glared at Spike, "Oh, trust me, junior, you will get more bad feelings about me if you do not show respect to school's property and rules! Do you get me?!"

Spike yelped and saluted fearfully, "Sir, yes, sir!"

"He will assist you to make sure your School of Friendship follow by the book. And of course, he will make sure that these creatures won't cause the problems as well. He will report to me by the end of your school's third month," Chancellor Neighsay asked, "Will that be the problem?"

"No, sir," Twilight said calmly, "But would you like to join us for Friends and Family Day? It'll be the perfect time to see our progress!"

Chancellor Neighsay hummed calmly, "Yes, I will. I will get the full report from Lockdown."

Chancellor Neighsay levitated and stamped the chop sign of EEA on Twilight's File Book. Twilight and her family chatted happily of getting the approval. They can finally begin building, running and opening the School of Friendship.





Four months later, the School of Friendship is constructed and built attaching to the mountain with waterfall that split and cascaded down into the large lake, which is filled with water floor stones. It is located near to the Castle of Friendship. The large yet decorated mansion-like building with two towers, an upper level with rooftop and lowered part has the waterfall covering the glassed door.

Twilight and the rest of her friends including Lance, Spike and Nyx were gathered inside the lobby. Lockdown was there as well. He was checking on the School of Friendship's surroundings and condition.

"It's too much. Too much!" Rainbow exclaimed in fear and concern.

"Ugh, you think so?" Rarity asked in concern. She revealed to be wearing cyan colored shirt and magenta long skirt. She even worn her glasses. She looked at her dress, "I had hoped dressing the part would help me feel the part."

"Not your dress!" Rainbow disagreed while looking around of her surroundings, "This! Us! Teaching?! They're gonna think I'm an egghead!"

Shorty and Tailtech cleared their throat, alerting Rainbow. They're annoyed and irritated by her offense. She whistled innocently while looking away. Pinkie brought the Party Cannon to the front. She gotten inside the cannon.

"Well, the students are gonna love my confetti cannon class. It's gonna be..." Pinkie cheered happily before pulled the strong, firing her off from the cannon/ She screamed happily, "a blast!"

Fluttershy cleared her throat as she was facing at Terrorcreep and her animal friends. She spoke nervously and timidly, "Um, hello there. I'm your teacher. I hope you enjoy class. But if you don't enjoy it, that's okay, too."

"Seriously?" Terrorcreep asked in annoyance. Fluttershy shrugged innocently. He sighed while face-hoof, "Fluttershy, you cannot be shy and timid to teach them. You have to be very serious, firm and assertive, so the students will obey and follow your command. If you do not, then they will take advantage of you!"

"Isn't it that a bit harsh? I mean we're supposed to help and teach them, right?"

"Yes, we are. But not to be kind to them, Fluttershy."

Fluttershy sighed, "You're so ruthless and jerk, you know that?"

Terrorcreep scoffed amusingly before kissing her lips, "Thanks for the comments, my little angel. It's what kept you alive."

"Fine. But I'll make sure you don't go overboard," Fluttershy said teasingly.

Shocked and disbelief by Terrorcreep's behavior, Laxtinct yelped in shock and disbelief, "Did I hear it right? He joked? The ruthless Terrorcreep joked! I must be hallucinating!"

Terrorcreep slapped Laxtinct's head. He snarled, "Zip with your bloody mouth, idiot!"

Laxtinct groaned in pain while rubbing his head, "Never mind. He's back."

Blazefist hummed suspiciously, "I don't know about all this."

"What's there to know, Commander?" Lockdown said calmly yet warmly as he approached to Blazefist, "It's going to be fine. Everything about this school just feels right."

"See? If school inspector is alright with this, then we've got nothing to worry about," Twilight said calmly and happily, "I have no doubt that this school will be EEA accredited!"

"If Chancellor's cool with other creatures first," Spike commented dryly.

Applejack hummed in concern, "And you're sure you want us to be teachers? In classrooms?"

Shadow Dragon nodded in concern, "Yeah. None of us are kinda good at teaching, Twilight."

Everyone chattered and muttered in concern about Twilight's choosing her own friends and boyfriend's to be teachers.

"I know it's not some big adventure against the forces of evil, but this could be the most important thing we've ever done." Twilight said firmly yet sincerely, "I can't run a school of friendship without my best friends. Can I count on you?"

Though both Mane Eight and Dragon Strike Force were doubtful and concerns of becoming teachers, they knew that they could never abandon Twilight when she needed the most. All of them chattered and nodded in agreement that they're willing to help her out. They all placed their hooves together in the middle before lifted them up high as they're in this together.

"Aw, isn't that sweet?" Lockdown remarked sarcastically yet calmly. He cleared his throat while lifted up the book, "Just to remind you all that the EEA is very clear on how schools should be run. We have a huge responsibility, and I need you all to do this by the book. That means no cannons in class, Pinkie Pie."

Pinkie groaned in disappointment as she lifted up the smallest party cannon before him, "Not even teeny cannon?"

Lockdown gave his annoying glare at Pinkie, "Drop and give me 20!"

Pinkie yelped and panicked frantically, "Sir, yes, sir!"

Pinkie began doing painful and serious 20 push-ups. The rest of her friends gave an uneasy and concern looks.

Lockdown sighed calmly, "The Classic Punishment is still effective. I love classic." He turned and glared at Twilight and her friends, "Anyone make the same mistakes will get extra 20s for push-ups! Do you get me?!"

"Sir, yes, sir!" Mane Eight and Dragon Strike Force saluted fearfully.

"Good enough," Lockdown said calmly.

"And I thought I was crazy with push-ups," Aqua said in shock.

Lockdown hummed suspiciously, "Something is not right with this picture." Everyone looked confuse and uncertain with his questions. He groaned, "Where is the photographer?!"

"For what?" Saber asked.

"To take the picture of you all and the school obviously! Don't you know that?!" Lockdown shouted at Saber's face. He cleared his throat, "Whenever there's a new school, we always take pictures of the founders and the teachers. So, the world will remember them for bringing the best education they need. That is Canterlot Historical Society's department! They will remember and document your friendship works! And of course, they need a yearbook too. So, where is that photographer?!"

Suddenly, the shout was sounded while the door was barged. Everyone turned to the front, where they found a mint green Unicorn with orange mane and tail, and her cutie mark is ladybug arrived at the scene. She even brought the camera as well.

The photographer panicked and pleaded frantically, "I'm so sorry! Can you forgive me?! I don't expect you to forgive me… Forgive me?"

Lockdown was about to rebate but Twilight spoke up, "Of course. The school won't start until 10am. So, what do you-?!"

The photographer interrupted, "Don't you worry, dear! I've got this. Let me just pretty you all up!"

And just Mane Eight and Dragon Strike Force could do anything, the photographer trotted off as she yanked a strand of hair from all of them, making them yelped in pain. And at the same time, she took the picture on them, despite none of them are not ready for it.

But when the photographer approached to Saber, his naked mole rat Ace jumped out from his bag and climbed on his head. He snarled and snapped his teeth at her. She yelped and withdraw at once. The naked mole rat was about to pounce on her but grabbed and held by him

"Wow, Ace! Easy there, buddy!" Saber exclaimed in concern at Ace, who is still snarling and growling at the photographer. He asked, "What's with you?!"

"Hey! Keep that chipmunk under control Dragoon!" Lockdown scolded angrily.

"Naked mole rat," Saber corrected. He turned to the photographer, "I am so sorry, ma'am! I've never seen him act like this before!"

Photographer scoffed a bit, "Oh no worries! I've dealt with stuff like that before." She quickly plucked a hair from his head before taking picture of him. She smiled, "Oh, just one more thing!"

The photographer approached to Nyx. And just before the little filly could ask, she plucked it out while taking a picture of her. This left Nyx bewildered a bit.

"Well, that's that! Bye!" Photographer exclaimed happily, "Now I'll get out of your manes. I know how busy you are!"

The photographer trotted off at once. Everyone was in shock and confused by her.

"What was that?" Lance asked in shock and confuse.

Nyx groaned a bit while shaking her head for recovery, "I don't know, but something about her doesn't seem right."

Lockdown hummed suspiciously, "For once, little missy, I agree with you. The Canterlot Historical Society would never approve of this behaviour. I'll file the complain about this."

Nyx groaned while facepalm, "And he called himself 'inspector'."

Lockdown glared at Nyx, who gulped fearfully by his attitude. He spoke dryly, "Normally, I would give you 'drop and give 20s' for your attitude adjustment. You're grounded, missy!"

"Hey! My parents do that, not you, pal!" Nyx said firmly. She blew raspberry at Lockdown, "You can't make me."

Lockdown groaned, "These days, girls are becoming more sassy than before…"





The photographer arrived and entered the forest. For odd reason, she was smiling sinisterly as she was looking at the photos of Mane Eight and Dragon Strike Force.

"Now I have everything I need…" The photographer said sinisterly yet calmly. She then magically transformed into a familiar Queen Chrysalis. He gave a crackling laughter, "Soon, I will have my revenge on not just Twilight and her friends! Maul will pay dearly for the betrayal!"





Twilight and her friends make the final preparation for the school. Most of them were excited and happy for it while others were nervous and doubtful of it. The school bell rang out loud.

Pinkie screamed happily and wildly, "First day at school! So many new ponies!"

"About that. One thing I forgot to mention." Twilight said calmly, "It's not just ponies."

While her families and Lockdown are aware of her plans, the rest of her friends were shocked and surprised by the announcement. As the doors opened in two, many of ponies including some familiar group of creatures and Mystic Ponies marched in. All of them were chattering and walking around happily and excitedly.

"That was unexpected." Pinkie commented in surprise.

"Ooh! Students certainly traveled from far and wide to attend our school!" Rarity remarked in surprise.

Twilight Sparkle smiled, "Princess Celestia helped me reach out to all the kingdoms. After all, friendship is something that needs to be shared with every... creature."

"You'd think this is a good idea?" Fluttershy asked in concern.

Terrorcreep shook his head, "Nope. It does not."

Shadow Dragon spotted some of Mystic Ponies among the students. He then asked, "I kinda noticed that there're some of Mystic Ponies in here as well. So, how many students did you manage to ask for?"

"13 of them from 12 Countries of Mystic Realm," Twilight said happily, shocking Shadow Dragon. She turned to the front as she made the announcement, "Welcome to the School of Friendship! I'm your headmare Twilight Sparkle. Please follow Guidance Counselor Starlight and Admission Recruiter Sunset to sign in and get your class assignments. Then we can show you your living quarters."

The ponies chattered happily and warmly with each other about the new school and new lessons they can't wait to start and learn. Twilight and Shadow Dragon climbed down the stage's steps. They then both meet up with Azure Phoenix and Strikespell, accompanied by One-Eyed Anger and Rhino Armor.

"An inspiring speech you've make, Twilight. You know how to get the attention," Azure Phoenix commented calmly and warmly.

"Lord Azure! What surprise! It's good to see you here!" Twilight greeted warmly while hugging Azure Phoenix.

"Good to see you too, Twilight. Glad to see you're well after the fiasco with pretender…" Azure Phoenix said firmly and calmly as he departed from hugging Twilight. He cleared his throat, "I am honored that you invited one of mine to join your school. And allow me to introduce you to my nephew."

Strikespell turned and found 'Azure Phoenix's nephew' went missing. The prince groaned in annoyance. The Prince whispered to his father, who looked shock yet annoyed by reports.

"Not again…" Azure Phoenix groaned in annoyance.

Entering the school entrance, Ember was dragging and pulling the moody and annoyed Smolder to the hall.

Smolder groaned, "This is so stupid! The school is so boring and lame! Dragons don't go and do school!" She pulled her hands back. She then leaned against the pillar while crossed her arms, "Why am I here?"

"Because as Dragon Lord, I'm ordering you to be here!" Ember scolded Smolder's behaviour. She glared at her, "And don't forget why you're working with me, Smolder. I helped and give your brother a parole."

"I know that…" Smolder grumbled, "Sure he's still playing bad boy, but I mean he's getting better than before since the 'Battle of the Canterlot'. He's been good so far."

"I know. Keep working and showing your deed, the Dragon Council may consider to release him," Ember said firmly. She turned and found Spike was helping Starlight and Sunset with their works. She called out, "Hey, Spike! Come meet Smolder."

Spotting Ember on the left side of hall, Spike happily approached and greeted her warmly while hugging her.

"Great to see you, Ember!" Spike exclaimed happily. Ember blushed in red while hugging him back as well. As they both departed from hugging, he looked back and found Smolder was leaning against the pillar. He greeted, "Nice to see you too, Smolder."

Smolder sighed while waved at Spike, "Same here. I owe you one for saving me from that tornado. My brother would've been devastated."

"Oh yeah… You mean Garble…" Spike asked in annoyance yet uneasily.

"Look, I get it that you and my big brother got rough history, but now he's getting better. I'm sure you and him become buddies again."

"Well, I'm not sure of that."

"Look, Spike, I promise you that it's not a trick. But if he's up to his tricks, I'm gonna knock some senses on his head," Smolder said confidently. She then noticed how close both Spike and Ember are. She hummed, "Aren't you two…?"

While looking at each other, both Spike and Ember blushed in red and frantically exclaimed in shock and denial, "What?! No! We're not! / I'm not! / He's not! / She's not!"

Lance chuckled a bit, "Classic Spike and Ember…."

Nyx giggled a bit, "If Spike were to be a teenager as Ember, they'd make a lovely and cutesy couples."

"I heard that! We're just friends!" Spike and Ember scolded firmly.

While laughing playfully; Lance noticed a teenage brownish dragon that has goat horn, orange hair and wings was standing close to Smolder. He asked, "Huh? who's that other dragon with you?"

Spike and Ember turned and looked at the mysterious dragon, who was shyly rolling up her hair, with a little finger of hers. Smolder was looking at her suspiciously and curiously.

"Ocellus!" Thorax called out, alerting the dragon. She turned and looked at him approaching her. He asked firmly, "Ocellus! What did we talk about?"

The dragon sighed a bit as she transformed back into a young cyan-reddish colored Changeling, surprising everyone.

"I told you, stay in your own form. It's the polite thing to do." Thorax scolded Ocellus gently. He turned to his friends, "Sorry, she's shy."

Nyx whistled, "We sure get a lot of shy ponies these days…"

"Yeah, no kidding," Lance agreed, "But I'm sure she'll come out from her shell and make some awesome friends."

Just before anyone could do or say anything, a familiar pink Hippogriff came out from the crowd. She gasped in surprise, "What is that?!"

Silverstream flew off and went after Ocellus, who panicked and transformed into a yellowish Earth Pony with lighter greenish-bluish mane and tail, blue freckles and has a ladybug cutie mark. She ran off at once. Both Fluttershy and Terrorcreep were talking with a parent and child. As soon as the latter left, she quickly underneath the shy Pegasus's mane.

Silverstream flew before Fluttershy and Ocellus. She exclaimed happily, "No way! I didn't know ponies could turn into... um... What are you?"

"A changeling." Thorax answered as he approached to them.

"Ponies can turn into changelings?!" Silverstream asked happily.

Fluttershy giggled a bit while patted timid Ocellus's pony form, "No, but changelings can turn into ponies, Silverstream."

"Huh. That's confusing!" Silverstream said calmly. She took a glance at Fluttershy carefully. She gasped, "Wait. Fl-Fluttershy?! Is that you?!"

"Of course, Silverstream." Fluttershy said calmly and warmly, "How are you and your family? Happy to be together?"

Silverstream squealed happily, "You remember me! My family too! Oh my gosh! And you're gonna be my professor this year! We're all fine and happy family, thanks to you! It's the happiest day of my life!"

Terrorcreep groaned, "Oh brother."

"Hey guys!" Laxtinct called out as he was guiding and leading Queen Novo and Princess Skystar to them. Everyone greeted warmly to them. He whistled, "I see you meet her niece."

"Niece?" Terrorcreep and Fluttershy asked in surprise.

Queen Novo nodded, "That's right. Don't tell me you've forgotten about Skybeak is my baby brother. That makes me her aunt."

"I find it surprise that you didn't send your daughter here," Terrorcreep remarked in surprise.

Princess Skystar groaned, "I really want to. But my mom said that I'm still grounded."

Queen Novo scoffed, "Yes, you are. So, I talked with my brother about sending Silverstream. He was reluctant since he got reunited with his family but knew it's for our kingdom. And I owe you all for saving our home." She then whispered to Fluttershy and Terrorcreep, "But keep her away from 'Scourge of Hippogriffs and his family'. The last thing is I want is them go rampage on us again."

Princess Skystar nodded, "Mom's right. Damn! That was nightmare for me to handle!"

"We'll handle it," Fluttershy answered calmly.

Silverstream squealed happily, "This place is amazing! I've spent most of my life in a coral reef underwater. I was a seapony, but now I'm a Hippogriff. Long story."

"Great. She takes after her cousin. Pinkie Pie's gonna have a day with her. I don't know how I'm gonna deal with this wacko." Terrorcreep grumbled sarcastically and bluntly. He got nudged by Fluttershy on his chest hard. He yelped in pain, "OOF!"

"Terrorcreep, don't be rude!" Fluttershy scolded her husband.

"What? I'm just saying." Terrorcreep groaned and muttered, "I don't even know why Laxtinct's dating her cousin."

"We're still here, you know." Laxtinct and Princess Skystar grumbled.

"Hey, guys! What's up?" Roughneck Rumble called out. Everyone turned and found her and her sister Soul Sweetie arrived. They were accompanied by Lance and Nyx

"Cousins!" Princess Skystar and Silverstream cheered as they jumped and hugged Royal Seapony Sisters warmly, "Good to see you!"

"Good to see you too!" Soul Sweetie answered calmly.

"Are you joining as well?" Fluttershy asked.

"No," Soul Sweetie disagreed while pointed at the blue colored unicorn with blond hair with twin pigtail and tail. She held and hugged her happily, "Actually, it's her."

Roughneck smirked as she patted her younger sister's hair, "Meet our sister, Melody Bubbles."

"Aw. She's so cute. Kinda reminds me of little Ocellus," Thorax commented, making Ocellus flustered. He chuckled uneasily, "Sorry. Your father always did say you're the cutest among the Changelings. I agreed with him."

Princess Skystar and Silverstream giggled, "She sure is…"

Melody then noticed Nyx. She gasped in surprise before screamed out loud, "Oh my goodness!" And just before anyone could do anything, she grabbed and held on her cheeks, "You are so cute!"

Silverstream giggled, "I know, right?!

Nyx groaned in pain, feeling her cheek reddish and bruised, "Uh, Melody? You're crushing my cheeks."

Melody yelped as she let go of Nyx's cheek, "Oh sorry!"

Nyx hissed in pain while rubbing her cheek, "That really hurt."

"She's quite a strong Seapony, isn't she?" Roughneck chuckled proudly, "I taught her that."

"Not to mention, she's cute too," Soul Sweetie said calmly, "Don't let her cutie fool you. She's quite a lot of tougher than you think. And also, I advise you not to call her 'baby'. She's sensitive with it."

Smolder scoffed, "Yeah, right. How tough can she be?"

"You don't want to know," Silverstream recommended firmly, "Trust me. Terramar and me learn the hard way."

"Mind if I join in, ladies?" The charming boy's voice asked.

Everyone turned and looked at the other side. They found a cyan colored Pegasus with navy and purple mane and tail in ponytail and has cutie mark of shield with 'Cao' in Chinese Character. He gave the charming handsome looks to them especially to Silverstream. He charmingly and lovely winked at her. She blushed in red before giggled a bit.

Silverstream giggled uneasily yet flustered while waving at him, "H-Hi…"

Lance hummed suspiciously, "And you are?"

Laxtinct groaned, "The Captain of the Guard is also Azure Phoenix's nephew and he's your first cousin-once-removed."

"What?! No way." Lance said in shock.

"Heatwave. Heatwave Phoenix's the name, nephew." Heatwave said calmly and firmly. He held Silverstream's claw before giving her a kiss on hers. She flustered and blushed in reddish. She took out and passed the red rose to her, "For you, my fair maiden. Red fits your color."

Silverstream awed happily, "Thanks. That is so nice of you, Heatwave."

"My pleasure, my fair maiden. And you know what else fit for you?" Heatwave asked charmingly. Silverstream shook her head warmly. He smiled as he grabbed and held, "the dance and sing, maiden."

Heatwave cleared his throat as he sang and boasted proudly and happily about him facing and battling with his might at the front for years. He then recalled of how he's been summoned to return home and not to think of brutal war. Some of young girls including Silverstream, Ocellus, Melody awed in pitifulness at him. Others were annoyed with it.

Heatwave: For years at the front

Fighting with his might

This bravest soldier is taking timeout!

Taking his mind off

Not to think of war

Returning to home is what this soldier needs

Heatwave took his own drink for him and the girls to share and drink together. Other than battles and wars, he then showed off other hobbies such as singing, dancing, goofing around, drawing and so on. This amused and impressed the girls a lot.

Heatwave: Give me your song of beauty

Your drink of victory

Show me your dancing swan move

Give out the best

Ask me anything to do

I can do better

I'm good at them

Heatwave approached to Silverstream, who continued blushed and flustered very hard yet reddish by his song and comments about her. He even talked about his next assignment, which shocked and made the girls smiled and awed at him. Most of the boys overheard and extremely annoyed with him.

Heatwave: My little charming swan,

You are with the best

That's why I am lucky

With this assignment

I've been working hard

Now I'm gonna be

Student to this school

Who would've thought that?

Heatwave raised his hoof before Silverstream, which she happily grabbed and held on his. They both began the beautiful tango dancing, which shock and amazed everyone else. While performing slow dancing, Heatwave warmly and sincerely looked at Silverstream, who was in trance of looking at him. As he was talking with her, he quickly grabbed and held her face for him to kiss her lips passionately and warmly. This prompted her to kiss back as well.

Heatwave: Like other brave soldiers

I've got the goal in my mind

But for this very day

Fun is my mission.

So, what do you say?

Care to share a kiss?

With this bravest soldier!

The girls yelled in disappointment and frustration with Heatwave's kissing. Queen Novo, Princess Skystar and Royal Seapony Sisters yelled angrily as they were about to attack him but halted by Fluttershy, Terrorcreep and Laxtinct, preventing them to go mad.

"Heatwave!"

The angry voice alerted and scared Heatwave to panic and yelped in fear. And just before he could run for his life, he's been lifted up by levitation spell, he turned his back as he found some familiar ponies.

"Having fun with the girls again?!" Azure Phoenix asked angrily. Almost everyone was confused by his claim. He dropped Heatwave to the ground. He continued berating, "I didn't summon you back here just for your rest and recreation, fool! I bring you here to teach you to be more mature and responsibility, so you won't get distracted with this again! And of course teaching you not to be womanizer and cheating ladies like Queen Novo's niece!"

Everyone gasped in shock and disbelief. Silverstream was heartbroken and shocked to find out that who Heatwave really was.

"Honestly. When will you ever learn not to be a fool," Strikespell scolded angrily.

Heatwave groaned, "Wouldn't kill a guy to have a fun for just today? I just found a girl to dance and have fun with."

"Well, this is not the time for rest and recreation. And I warn you this again, Heatwave. If you ever slack off from your studies, I'm bringing you back to my homeland for next battle against the enemy. Do I make myself clear?" Azure Phoenix said firmly and angrily.

Heatwave gulped as he nodded fearfully in agreement. He turned and looked at others, who turned walked away. As Silverstream approached to him, he was about to explain but get slapped instead. She then walked off, accompanied by her family and professors. He whined painfully and tearfully.

Azure Phoenix sighed, "What am I gonna do with him?"

"I assure you, Lord Azure. We will shape him into a better pony," Twilight said confidently.

Azure Phoenix sighed, "I'm counting on you, Twilight…"

Everyone has seen the event. They all chattered and muttered amusingly about Heatwave's embarrassment.

Sandbar chuckled, "Guess he deserve that for trying to be funny with girls." As he just turned, he accidentally bumped on a blue griffon. The latter turned and gave annoyed looks at him. He yelped, "Whoa, sorry! I'm Sandbar. Are you a student here, too?"

"No, I just figured I'd randomly stand here and see how many ponies would walk into me." Gallus remarked sarcastically.

"Gallus!"

Gallus yelped in surprise by the call while confused Sandbar. The griffon headed off and meet up with Grandpa Gruff, who was wheezing out loud while rubbing his head firmly. Rainbow and Blazefist approached to him.

"Grandpa Gruff? What are you doing here?" Rainbow asked in surprise.

Grandpa Gruff coughed a bit, "Flew all the way from Griffonstone to introduce Gallus."

"Surprise that you came after all you're not exactly type of socialize griffon," Blazefist commented.

Grandpa Gruff scoffed, "Not by my choice with you ponies keep bothering me!"

"Rainbow Dash, right? Gilda told me about you. You're a teacher?" Gallus asked in surprise. Rainbow noffed in agreement, "Huh. Thought you'd be... cooler, especially during the 'Battle of Canterlot Town'."

Rainbow hummed, "I'm guessing that you're under Gilda's wing, right?"

Gallus nodded, "You got it." 

"That's one griffon to be part of students," Blazefist commented.

"Make that two," The voice corrected firmly. Blazefist, Rainbow, Gallus and Grandpa Gruff turned and found lighter silver colored Griffon has greenish head with five spikes-like hair and has his greenish wings. He waved happily, "Hey there. My name is Mano Telekinetic the Mystic Griffon. I am honored to meet you here."

"Cool! A Mystic Griffon?" Rainbow asked in surprise.

"It is my honor. You're from where?" Blazefist asked curiously.

"He's with me," Lightning Wisdom answered as he has arrived to the scene. He smiled warmly, "Mano will be a perfect student to follow your example and will not fail you."

Blazefist laughed a bit, "I'm sure he won't, sir. We'll do our best to help him out."

Lightning Wisdom smiled, "I'm sure you do."

Courage Tiger, Aqua, Shorty, Asami and Ciel have seen the event. Scarblade and Riverstrike were there to guard their allies.

"Somethings never change," Courage Tiger said in frustration, "Heatwave is still the same fool, who lost the battle with us during the Three Kingdoms Era."

Aqua sighed and shrugged, "As they said, those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it."

"Agreed. I hope you would do better than him, Ciel," Shorty said warmly to Ciel.

Ciel smiled proudly, "You can count on me, Shorty. With you, Asami and even ZeekCrimson around; I won't go astray from my responsibility."

Asami giggled happily while patted Ciel's head, "That's our little sister."

Courage Tiger sighed, "Normally, I'd prefer Tigress to do it, but…"

Aqua sighed as she patted Courage Tiger's back, "Come on, Courage. She doesn't need it because she's already befriend with me and Rainbow. Plus, Ciel is young and needs to explore more about friendship. This place is perfect for her."

Thinking of what his sister has said, Courage Tiger sighed, "You're right, Aqua. I am certain that you would help her out especially with her siblings around."

"No worries, big bro. We got this," Aqua said confidently.

As Starlight and Sunset were helping the students out, Black Alpha approached them both, bringing along with two knights. Three of them greeted each other warmly.

"It's good to see you here again, Lord Black Alpha," Starlight greeted warmly.

"As do I, I've brought two young knights to be representatives and knights," Black Alpha said firmly and humbly, "Leopardos Chi and Jesuits Omnicron."

A humanoid samurai-like knight worn a blue battle suit, silver and blackish samurai amor, red long scarf, black raven wings, and his helmet has raven-like kabuto helmet. He bowed humbly, "You can call me 'Leo'. Time to see what you guys are made of especially with 'Magic of Friendship'. I am certain that I can ace it."

"Don't get cocky, Leo. It won't be easy," Sunset commented.

"Good to see you again, Jesuits," Starlight greeted warmly, "Nice armor."

Now wearing orange-yellow colored swan-themed knight armor, Jesuits smiled, "To you as well. I hope you won't repeat mistakes again."

"Nah!" Starlight protested playfully, "Sunset and I are friends now."

"Your children already making new friends already, Black Alpha?" Yuko asked playfully as she and Blackwitch arrived to the scene. She laughed out loud, "I am so jealous of you! I wish my daughter can do the same as well."

Black Alpha scoffed, "You already bring her here, you know."

"That's the whole point. I wanted her to make some new friends, not stay inside the stinking library for her boring reading." Yuko disagreed teasingly, "It's so boring."

Blackwitch groaned, "Mother, please. You're embarrassing me."

" Um, is there something wrong with your throat?" Sunset asked in concern.

"Huh? I don't know what you mean." Blackwitch asked in confusion.

"Never mind. It's not important," Sunset said.

"Madam and sir, we'll do our best to shape their mind with 'Magic of Friendship'," Starlight said confidently.

Black Alpha nodded proudly while Yuko laughed playfully and happily. Blackwitch was annoyed and embarrassed by her mother. Leo and Jesuits smiled and bowed humbly before them.

Suddenly, the door was slammed and opened as the familiar gruff voice shouted…

"PONIES!"

Spotting Prince Rutheford and Yona entered through the entrance, Pinkie gasped as she approached to them, "Prince Rutherford!"

"This Yona Yak. She come to pony school." Prince Rutheford introduced her, "Hah. Make it better."

Pinkie saluted, "Count on it. Yakyakistan Ambassador is on the job!"

"Yak can't wait to meet ponies-" Yona shouted happily as she trotted around happily, scaring some students off, "-and tell all about Yakyakistan and how she helped in Canterlot Battle!"

Unfortunately, Yona accidentally tripped on one of her braid, throwing her off the balance. She accidentally rammed the walls and knocked some a pot of flower, statue and banner.

Luckily, two or the dragon twins have arrived in time as they quickly grabbed the items in time. They revealed to be cyan colored dragon twin. One was a muscular warrior has some scars, large wing and upright horns worn silver colored armor. Another was a scrawny dragon twin wearing black suit with red tie, who approached and helped Yona up.

"Hey, are you alright, little miss?" The scrawny dragon asked.

Yona groaned, "Yona really needs to be careful. Thank you, blue scrawny dragon."

"I have a name. My name is Rak. That is my brother – Aero," Rak introduced himself.

"Huh? Aero and Rak looked the same?" Yona asked in surprise.

Aero laughed a bit, "That's a good one, yak. But there's difference between us. I'm the courageous and honorable one while Rak is too cautious and worrisome."

Rak scoffed in annoyance, "Well, excuse of my exercise caution on situation, I want to make sure everything's alright. Like this. I told you that we shouldn't rush in and get into trouble again."

Aero sighed, "You worry too much."

"Regardless, you shouldn't have gone off without the guide, you two!" Scar Brilliance said firmly as he entered the scene, "Do that again, I'll have you both demoted."

Aero and Rak sighed, "Yes, sir."

"Councilpony Scar Brilliance, nice to see you here. I'm surprise that you didn't let Arthur become student," Saber joked.

Scar sighed, "I would but again, he's slacking off again."

Applejack laughed a bit, "Glad he didn't come and cause problems." She cleared her throat a bit, "Why don't Saber and I show you around before you destroy the place?"

"Don't forget us, son!"

Saber turned and found Virtue Dragon, Dragonspear and his younger brother, who is now a teenager worn dark Chinese Suit-like. He quickly greeted them warmly and happily. Applejack also joined in as well.

"I'm glad to see you're all here," Saber said in relief. He turned and looked at Kindy, "I'm guessing you're asking him to be part of it?"

Virtue Dragon nodded, "Yes, son. I hope that your school would help and boost his confidence and become a better pony as you and Applejack."

"Father, please. I don't think I'm fitted for this." Kindy protested timidly.

Virtue Dragon sighed as he whacked on his son's back, "Nonsense, Kindy! Now stop being so negative about yourself. With your brother here, I'm confident that he'll teach and make you become a better pony. He is the perfect example of how a brave warrior and benevolent prince presented. So, you'd better follow his example. Understand?"

Kindy sighed, "Y-Yes, father…"

"Don't you worry, Lord Virtue. We'll make sure he gets on it," Applejack said confidently.

Icy and Tailtech were meeting up with Frozen Sage and Iron Brave as the latter have brought the representatives and students here as well. Both of them greeted them warmly.

"Mother, it is good to see you," Icy said happily.

"To you as well, my dearest daughter. I couldn't be any prouder of your accomplishment and bring honor to our clan," Frozen Sage said humbly and calmly. She cleared her throat, "I am certain that you'd be please about this student. Or should I say – your sister."

Icy gasped upon looking at Solflare, who smiled warmly and happily, "Hey sis!"

"Sister!" Icy exclaimed as she jumped and hugged her warmly, "It's so good to see you! I miss you!"

"So, am I! Mother make the right decision to send me here. Just like the old time, right."

"Definitely. Can you believe it? Me, your little sister, teaching you, my big sister!"

"I can't believe it, either. So what you're working on?"

"Cooking!" Icy cheered, scaring both Frozen Sage and Solflare.

Solflare laughed uneasily, "Charming… Great…"

Tailtech saluted to Iron Brave, "It is good to see you, sir!"

"Ease up with the formal, kid. No need to treat it seriously," Iron Brave said playfully while patted Tailtech's mane. He sighed, "Alright, I've brought the student here. Or rather, a bot that Dr. Healing and Metalgear have created."

Iron Brave whistled out loud, prompting Metalgear and an orange-brown colored robotic Unicorn Metal Pony with blue eyes to come out and bowed in respect to Tailtech.

"A Metal Pony? Cool!" Tailtech exclaimed in surprise.

Metalgear nodded, "Indeed, he is. He is the newly built Metal Pony. DECK, introduce yourself.

"Yes, sir," DECK nodded firmly, "Delta Emergency Cooperative and Keepsake Metal Pony. You can call me 'DECK'. It is an honor to meet you, sir."

"I'd prefer to call by name," Tailtech said in embarrassed, "Well, I hope you don't lose temper and go blaze in glory when some creatures may insult you being a robot."

DECK sighed, "With respect, sir. I do not possess such terrible weaponry and arsenals as others. I am both a medic and a mechanic. I don't really like fighting or wars."

Metalgear nodded, "It is true. DECK is very young and seen battlefield before. He doesn't like it."

"Will he be okay for it?" Iron Brave asked.

Tailtech smiled, "I'm pretty sure Twilight would be happy about it."

Witnessing many ponies including Mystic Ponies have joined the School of Friendship, Shadow Dragon was amazed and surprised about it. He then met up with Lance, Nyx and Spike.

"Wow, the first day of school and a whole bunch of newcomers just showed up." Lance commented, "This is so unexpected."

"Yeah." Nyx agreed. She turned and found Mystic Tao, Dragon Kick and Jade arrived. She gasped as she jumped and hugged Jade warmly, "Cousin!"

Jade laughed happily, "You don't have to call me that."

"Well, my mommy and daddy are married, so that makes you my cousin."

"If you say so." Noticing Jade's mane and tail being colored in orange, Nyx asked, "By the way, I noticed you dyed your mane and tail orange."

Showing off her new hair color, Jade smiled, "Sure, I did. You like?"

"Yeah, it is. So, you're joining to school?" Nyx asked.

Jade shook her head, "Nope. Just following them for fun."

"It's good to see you both." Shadow Dragon greeted his father and cousin warmly. He even hugged them. Departing from hugging, he asked, "I hope everything's alright at Mystic Realm especially watching over Jade Emperor."

"Well, Mystic Realm is still alright. Nothing bad happens with it," Dragon Kick answered calmly, "And not to mention, Nezha's behaving himself. Truth to be told, I'm a bit uneasy and worried about what he's planning next."

"Whatever it is, he won't get away with it," Shadow Dragon said confidently, "As long as you guys are around, Nezha won't try anything funny."

"I hope so," Dragon Kick said hopefully.

"Regardless, Mystic Council will not let him roam freely and do what he wished," Mystic Tao said firmly, "And of course, the Emperor's still recovering but in comatose. The Obsidian Stone's effect is very fatal to him."

"I hope he recovers and get back to his place. Anything else?" Shadow Dragon asked.

"There is. I have someone you should meet." Mystic Tao said humbly.

Mystic Tao cleared his throat, prompting Princess Leaf and a dark pinkish colored Hipporgiff with reddish and pinkish streaks of mane and tail worn reddish shirt and gauntlets, and even golden crown-like battle helmet appeared before them. She bowed humbly to the ground.

"Another Hippogriff?" Shadow Dragon asked in surprise.

Mystic Tao nodded, "This is Arcee. She will stay here at this school for a year."

"She was part of Strikespell's squadron during the Battle of Canterlot." Dragon Kick added, "Like all of us, she's quite a skilled and strong Martial Art Fighter. She's also good at being flyer and piloting ships too. She's kinda remind us of you."

"Really?" Shadow Dragon asked in flattered tone, "I'm flattered."

"More importantly, she's from my homeland too," Princess Leaf added.

Shadow Dragon was shocked and surprised, "What? Really? I thought Peace Nature Guardians are supposed to be peacekeepers."

"We still are but Arcee is very different from us," Princess Leaf admitted.

"We've found out that she's an orphan on the alley. She's self-taught with martial arts and learn more about 'Art of War' and the world by herself," Dragon Kick explained, "Eventually, she decided to join our Sacred Light Wizards and rose through the ranks become the commander of the forces. You've gotta give her credit. She's quite impressive."

"And also, she admire you a lot and consider you to be inspiration. So, we decided to choose her to become a student here," Mystic Tao said humbly, "Now, you both get acquainted."

"Alright, I guess…" Shadow Dragon said in uncertain tone. He cleared his throat as he nervously greeted Arcee, "Hello. I'm...Shadow Dragon."

Arcee remained silent while looking at Shadow Dragon.

Dragon Kick laughed a bit, "Forgot to mention that she'd prefer to be silent type."

Shadow Dragon groaned, "Now you tell me." He sighed while looked at Arcee, "Arcee, why don't you follow Starlight and Sunset? They'll help you settle down."

Arcee nodded firmly. She stood up and approached to Sunset and Starlight.

Shadow Dragon hummed, "That was very bad of me…"

"Don't worry. She'll talk. Give time…" Mystic Tao said calmly.

Shadow Dragon approached to Twilight on the stage. And just before they could proceed with their school, Tempest Shadow approached and whispered to their ears. They both were in shock and surprise. They turned and found Death Tactic and a lighter brown Pegasus with dark brown mane with blond streaks with two pigtails and has a tail worn black suit with long sleeve and has white-blue jacket, wrist band on right hoof and a ring-like wristband on her back leg approached to them.

Both of them bowed humbly before Twilight and Shadow Dragon, and also greeted them as well.

"Death Tactic, it is an unexpected to see you here," Twilight commented in surprise. "I thought that Ultimate Warriors especially Nezha are not interested with 'friendship'."

Death Tactic smiled, "Do not fret, Princess Twilight. Nezha did not send me here to spite you both for what has happened from last year. In fact, he send one of ours to join the school."

Shadow Dragon was skeptical to ask, "Really? And she is…"

"My name's Bella. Bella Anime." Bell introduced herself.

Twilight hummed thoughtfully, "Why does that name sound familiar?"

"Though Bella is not one of Ultimate Warriors, she is still a strong and courageous fighter. But I hope that you school would improve and make her stronger and more powerful as the Emperor. It is what he expected," Death Tactic said calmly, making Twilight and Shadow Dragon worried and uneasy. He smiled, "Do not worry, she will not cause troubles to your school. She's sensitive and optimistic pony to do such a thing."

Bella sighed, "Grand General, please. Stop embarrassing me."

"I merely state the facts," Death Tactic said calmly, "But you will improve her fighting skills, would you?"

Twilight and Shadow Dragon looked at each other, giving uneasy and worried thoughts. They know it would be unwise to deny the Emperor's demands, despite disliked his attitude.

"We'll do it," Shadow Dragon said firmly.

Twilight nodded, "But, more importantly that she needs to learn more about friendship. That's what school is all about."

Death Tactic nodded, "Understood… Good luck, Bella. Do not fail him."

Bella sighed, "Yes, sir."

Death Tactic turned and walked away at once. And just before Shadow Dragon and Twilight could say anything, Bella turned and headed off at once. Both of them sight in concern as they hope that they can reach and helped her to know friendship is much more important than fighting skills.

After getting to know each other, both Student Seven and Rescue Warriors Club were chatting with each other happily and sincerely, though some of them especially Gallus, Smolder, Bella and Blackwitch got annoyed and irritated to discuss about making friends. Arcee has been silenced for the moment as she all did was looking and listening to their conversation, and her response to them is a nod and shook her head. Most of the ponies, children and teenage, were also chatting and discussing about it.

"Thank you so much for supporting the grand opening of our school." Twilight made the speech firmly yet humbly and calmly, "I hope you'll all join us for Friends and Family Day to see the amazing progress your students are making."

Inspired and touched by Twilight's speech, the hundreds and more of the young students gave the loud cheers and applause to her. All of them can't wait to start learning and studying the 'Magic of Friendship'.

Twilight smiled happily, "Looks like school's in session!"

Shadow Dragon sighed while crossed his arms, "Hopefully it goes well, not at the worst…"

"What are you yahoos waiting for?! Santa Hooves?! Easter Bunny?! Elvis?!" Lockdown asked angrily and frustratingly, "Get back to class or else you go to detention for five months! Now move it!"





As commanded by Lockdown, the newly students began singing happily and excitedly about learning more about 'friendship'. They then received brochures and books from Sunset, Lance and Nyx. Starlight and Spike gave them a tour guide to the School of Friendship while showing them around the School of Friendship's faculties and classes.

Choir: The School of Friendship, first day of class

Will we fail or will we pass?

Students come from far and wide

Brand-new friends here by our side

"Excuse me! Who give permission to sing in school hall?! Coz I didn't!" Lockdown demanded angrily and annoyingly, "No singing unless you're in theater or movie, ponies! Get back to class now!"

Excited to see her dream is coming true, Twilight was flying and watching at the students galloping and checking around the school. She became very happy and proud of it. Shadow Dragon went after, making sure that she doesn't overdo and done something foolish and regretful.

Twilight: Take a breath, look around, it's amazing

I can't believe that it's real

Students galore, new ideas to explore

Can't contain the excitement I feel

Twilight then met up with the rest of her friends. She then explained and reminded them to follow the EEA Guide Book.

Twilight: Can't mess up, can't afford a mistake now

Think "success", keep it firmly in sight

Make sure to do things by the book

Make sure to do it all right

Lockdown sighed happily, "That's right, ponies. Everything must be done by the book or else drop and give 100s! Now get back to work!"





Mane Six and Dragon Strike Force did their best to teach the students about friendship and education subject, followed by the book such as talking and explaining on chalkboard and providing papers for the students to do. The students were bored and annoyed about it. Twilight sighed in frustration to see that the EEA Guidebook didn't help them much.

However, Shadow Dragon wasn't thrilled but uneasy and disliked the idea of applying the rules on his class. Instead of explaining and writing down on chalkboard, he personally demonstrated and trained the students about his martial art skills. They all keen and interested to learn it from him. Seeing how Shadow Dragon handled the situation, his friends decided to follow his example.





On the next day, Mane Six and Dragon Strike Force has changed their ways of teachings for the students to learn and study friendship.

Both Rainbow and Aqua taught and trained students on various kind of sports. Pinkie taught the students on how to party and enjoy the life. Laxtinct was teaching them how to play music and dance happily. Fluttershy presented the animals for students to look and like. Applejack demonstrated on how to farm and tend the field. Rarity shown and demonstrated them on how to sew and made clothes. Blazefist told the tale of his adventures and battles he and his friends have been through. Shorty helped teaching and showing on how science works. Tailtech assisted them in the inventions. Saber gave them special assignment on how to be detective. Terrorcreep trained them to be stealthy and swift, as well as how to be resourceful. Icy was teaching them about cooking, despite her not being the best. Twilight even personally taught them about her magic powers and told them about her personal experience with Magic of Friendship.

Choir: The School of Friendship, must get to class

Will we fail or will we pass?

Students learning from the best

Taking notes to pass the test

Seeing all of her friends enjoyed teaching students with their own styles, Twilight squealed happily, "I can't believe this is happening. Maybe the EEA Guidebook isn't much helpful for my school's teachings at all. We should show this to Chancellor Neighsay."

Unfortunately, Lockdown came to every class as he found something amiss on them. He gasped in shock and disbelief. He groaned in anger and frustration. He stomped into the class as he angrily approached to Mane Six and Dragn Strike Force. He then angrily scolded and berated them for not following the EEA rules while showing guidebook to them.

Lockdown: Halt! Stop it now! Not like that! Just a second!

This method is something EEA don't agree with

Here's the proof of my point!

See?! Right here in the book!

Shadow Dragon: Seriously? Can't you see? This is better!

Lockdown shouted, "Drop down and give me 50, Shadow Dragon! Now!"

Shadow Dragon groaned in frustration and annoyance. He began performing 50 push-ups. And at the same time, he was grumbling and muttering angrily about EEA guidebook.

Approaching to all Mane Six and Dragon Strike Force, Lockdown drastically changed their teachings style back into strict and stoic yet uninteresting teaching style. He even punished them – performing push-ups of 100 for disobeying and ignoring the guidebook's rules.

Lockdown: Can't mess up, can't afford a mistake now

We are shaping young minds to ignite

Do it like it says in the book

Now make sure you're doing it right

As both Mane Six and Dragon Strike Force taught the students in EEA Teaching Style, they found most of the students were once excited and curios for studies became bored and uninterested in it. Everyone have become uneasy, worried and frustrated that the dreams for School of Friendship has become their greatest nightmares!

Rainbow: We so lost the groove for the cool!

Aqua sighed: This is so not the Drama!

Pinkie: There's not an equation on how to have fun!

Laxtinct screamed: This is so not what I sign for!

Fluttershy: The students look bored now – oh, what have I done?

Terrorcreep: Somehow I'm not surprise with this.

Applejack: Can't teach bein' honest, not sure what to do

Saber: Not sure if we're doing this right now.

Rarity and Shorty: I'm quite certain I'm lost

Tailtech and Icy: Everything's now ruined!

Twilight: This is not what I've envision!

All: None of us has a clue!

After Lockdown has forced Mane Six and Dragon Strike Force changed their freestyle of teachings into boredom, most of the students are struggling to listen and pay attention to the class now. They have grown more disappointment and frustration, and even less interesting.

Students: School of Friendship, another class

Wish it were more of a blast

Thought this school would be more fun

Can't wait for our classes to be done

School of Friendship

Lockdown continued overseeing the classes while keeping an eye on Mane Six and Dragon Strike Force following EEA Guidebook's rules and teachings. The students continued struggled with the studies as they grown more frustrated and bored with it.

Lockdown: Can't mess up, can't afford a mistake now

Rainbow, Pinkie, Aqua & Laxtinct: No way to have fun

Fluttershy & Applejack: Oh, what have I done?

Blazefist, Saber & Terrorcreep groaned: This is stupid!

Students: Bored with this class

Despite his friends were forced to follow the EEA's Guidebook, Shadow Dragon stubbornly and determinedly taught the students about martial arts, with his own styles. This caused Lockdown punished and forced him to do more 100s push-ups than before. This strained and exhausted him a lot.

Shadow Dragon: I'm not gonna through with this! Hell with it!

Students: Wish that we could leave en masse!

Rarity, Shorty, Tailtech & Icy: We don't have a clue

Seeing Shadow Dragon's getting punishment by Lockdown, her friends became helpless and frustrated with EEA's teaching methods and even the students continued their struggles with the studies; Twilight; feeling scared, regretful and remorseful, realizing that her dream will end soon if Chancellor Neighsay find out about it and will close down her school.

Students: Listen to this one request

Make things fun, we're really stressed

Twilight: Now I'm starting to regret it!

Lockdown: Make sure to do things by the book now

All sans Lockdown: The School of Friendship is now my greatest nightmare!





One month has passed, things did not sit well for both teachers and students in School of Friendship due to Lockdown's control to follow the EEA's policy. Everyone has grown frustrated and annoyed with it.

After surviving another boring class, Sandbar and his friends were walking down the hallway. They all looked bored yet exhausted and tired now.

"Is this what boring is? Am I bored?" Silverstream asked in confusion yet bored.

Melody yawned out loud, "I really don't know. Why can't we go back the way it was?"

Silverstream sighed, "I really have no idea, cousin. But Mr. Lockdown is very strict with us and the teachers."

Smolder groaned in annoyance, "Ugh, please. These ponies are the heroes of Equestria? I mean I did saw them in action but now, they're the jokes! No wonder Garble didn't think highly of them."

"Listen, these ponies saved all of us from the Storm King." Ocellus insisted calmly and softly, "I mean it was Counsellor Starlight and Admission Sunset saved and freed my hive from Queen Chrysalis's and Maul. Plus they had help from Nyx and her friends, someone called Discord, and even Ember and Black Alpha."

Gallus scoffed, "How? By boring him into surrender?"

"Technically, he was killed," Silverstream corrected Gallus. Everyone turned and looked at her. She asked, "What? My daddy was part of S.E.A. to fight the Storm Kingdom and Dark Mystic Ponies."

"Still… I hate to admit it but our teachers are a little different than I expected." Ocellus admitted in concern.

Sandbar sighed, "That's because they have to follow Lockdown's rules. After all, the School of Friendship just opened from last month. They used to have some awesome teachings and fun things to do."

Yona groaned in frustration, "Ugh! Pony school waste of time! Yak school teach how to braid yak hair! Braiding yak hair is best!"

And just before the yak could rant out again, she got tripped by one of her braided hair. Yona rolled down and knocked Smolder off to the ground. The orange dragon groaned in pain as she slowly recovered and gotten up. She turned and glared at Yona.

"Is there anything in Yakyakistan that isn't the best?" Smolder asked annoyingly.

Yona exclaimed happily, "Yes! Wait. No! Yaks best."

"Best at being stupid! That's what I seen and heard of from my lifetime!" The cocky and confident voice exclaimed. This attracted Sandbar and his friends' attention. They turned and found Heatwave was standing near to the pillar. He scoffed, "After all, Yaks are never good at anything than just being stupid and laughingstock!"

Yona roared angrily, "What did China Pony said?! Yak wanna smash him!"

"Yona, don't! He's trying to bait you to get into trouble! He's not worth it." Sandbar held Yona back while calmed her down. He turned and glared at Heatwave, "Dude. That was so uncool. No need to harsh Yona's love for her heritage, okay?"

"Awww, are we not being sweet and friendly enough for you, pony?" Gallus remarked sarcastically.

"That wasn't nice, Gallus? Aren't we friends?" Melody asked in confusion.

Smolder scoffed while giving fist bumps with Gallus, "Maybe dragons and griffons are just too tough for friendship."

Yona turned and glared at Smolder and Gallus, "Yaks tough, just not nasty."

Gallus growled and glared back at Yona, "Who you calling nasty, klutz?"

Yona and Gallus were headbutting at each other's while growling and snarling. Silverstream, Melody and Sandbar tried to hold the yak back while Smolder and Ocellus pushed Gallus back. Heatwave laughed out loudly and amusingly, getting their attention. The rest of his friends also have arrived as well.

Heatwave whistled, "Wow. I didn't know you guys are so dumb. You should let the yak smash and kicked out since she hated here. And who knows? Maybe Gallyboy and Smokey should be out too!"

"Hey!" Sandbar asked angrily. He approached and glared at Heatwave, "What's your deal?! I get about Gallus and Smolder but why are you so against Yona? Why has she ever done to you?!"

Heatwave scoffed while glaring at Sandbar, "Simple. She's a monster for robbing our golds and resources, murdering the innocents and smashing around my home! Just like what they did to my home from last year when we let them in!"

Yona gasped, feeling offended, "That is not true! Yona's not monster!"

"Yeah, right. From my eyesight's telling me, you're still a monster," Heatwave exclaimed firmly and seriously. It prompted Sandbar to punch his face. He yelped in pain while falling to the ground. Touching his nose, he found some blood. He groaned, "Bastard! You're gonna be sorry for that!"

Sandbar snarled, "No! You're gonna be sorry! Apologize to Yona now, Heatwave!"

"F#$% You! You apologize to me!" Heatwave exclaimed in anger, "Do you even know who I am?! What kind of trouble you're asking now?!"

"Normally, I wouldn't side with Heatwave," Aero said firmly, "I agreed with him this time. It seems that you all do not show the respect to us. You're all clearly the least intelligent beings as Humans."

"Brother, no!" Rak protested in concern.

Solflare sighed, "I'm with them. If you're not aware of situation, then you all don't deserve this kind of education. You might as well be expelled and never return since you're not taking this serious."

"Well, I can bet that they came here is to run away from their mommies and daddies," Bella insulted.

"What was that?!" Sandbar asked angrily, "Want to say that again?!"

Holding her friend back, Ocellus protested, "Sandbar, don't! Don't try to fight with them!"

Mano approached and gave Solflare a glare and scold, "That is very harsh, Solflare. You can't talk to them like that."

DECK nodded in concern, "Please. They're not use to this kind of education especially it is highly advanced for them to handle. We should at least help them."

"Hey! Are you calling us 'stupid'?!" Gallus asked angrily, alerting and scaring off DECK. He growled, "You want a fight or something, tin-can?!"

Yona growled, "Yona won't mind a fight!"

Silverstream protested, "Yona, Gallus, don't do this!"

"Fighting is not nice!" Melody exclaimed in concern.

"Come on, guys! Don't start the fight!" Ciel insisted in concern, "We're friends, not enemies! We help each other, not against them!"

"I concur with Ciel! This is pointless!" Kindy protested in concern.

"Stop this now!" Rak pleaded.

"Tell that to these troublemakers!" Heatwave exclaimed in frustration. He then glared at Sandbar, who was ready to fight. He gave a punch on his face. He asked, "Fight, huh?! You don't even know how to fight, beach boy! You can't even stand up and defend yourself! You're weak and pathetic! You're all losers!"

Smolder growled in anger, "That does it! No More 'Miss Nice Dragon'! You want a fight?! Bring it on!"

Bella laughed teasingly, "That's something we agreed on! Time to show you guys that Mystic Ponies are not to be mess with, Weakling!"

"For once, I agreed. It time to teach you guys a lesson," Leo snapped angrily and firmly.

Jesuits exclaimed as she held Leo back, "Damn it, Leo! Don't do this! Don't get into troubles!"

Leo grunted in anger as he pushed Jesuits aside, "The hell with it! Let's fight!"

Heatwave jumped and have a fierce brawl with Sandbar. Bella and Smolder angrily punching and kicking at each other. Yona screamed in anger as she charged and rammed at Aero, who calmly dodge and evade the attacks while punching and pushing her aside. Gallus attacked both Solflare and Leo, who firmly and swiftly dodge the attacks while fighting back at him.

Silverstream, Ocellus, Melody, Mano, Jesuits and Rak went into the fight as they were trying to prevent their friends from fighting each other.

Blackwitch sighed in annoyance, "Idiots… I'm surrounded by idiots."

Kindy sighed while shaking his head, "Sometimes I really don't understand about this senseless fighting."

"I do not understand it either." DECK agreed.

As the students continued struggling and fighting with each other fiercely and angrily, Arcee jumped over and landed on the ground. She quickly and swiftly blocked the attacks while pushing and knocking both Equestria and Mystic asides. She then gave a loud battle cry before slammed her fist the ground, creating powerful quake to shake and knock them to the floor.

While recovering from surprise attacks, the students muttered and grumbled angrily at Arcee. She then gave a firm glare at them.

"Everyone, cool off now!" Arcee screamed angrily, alerting and shocking everyone else to hear her speak up. She has been silenced for a month. She continued, "We're in the school, not some kind of fighting arena! Fighting, insulting and bullying will not be tolerated! Understand?!"

"But he/she started it!" The students pointed at each other angrily.

"I don't care who started it! This is everyone's fault for this mess!" Arcee exclaimed angrily and firmly, shocking her friends. She sighed firmly, "The School of Friendship taught us about friendship. We're supposed to make friends, not bullying and fighting with each other! Whether you like it or not, we're in this together. And if we don't stand together as one, then we will fall apart. So start apologizing."

Everyone was shocked and surprised by Arcee's speech. They knew she was right about it. And just before they could say or do anything, they then found the shadow's looming over Arcee and then them. They then spotted Lockdown stood before them. He was glaring at them.

"Well, well, well, what do we have here?" Lockdown asked angrily and annoying as he arrived to the scene. The students yelped in fear upon looking at him. He sighed in shame, "You all can't stand with this, can you? So, you started the fight because you're all different and hated each other. Why am I not surprise?"

The students gasped in shock and concern. Arcee spoke up, "What?! No! You don't understand! We don't mean to start the fight because of that!"

In unison, the students all frantically and fearfully protested and tried to clear the misunderstanding about why they started the fight with each other.

"Enough!" Lockdown snapped angrily, scaring the students. He continued, "I don't want to hear this! All of you! Detention now! You'll not be joining Friends and Family Day until you all think of your attitude!"

The students awed and groaned in frustration and anger. They tried to protest but saw the fierce angry looks of Lockdown. They decided not to against it. They quickly headed off to the detention class at once.

"Crisis averted," Lockdown smirked proudly while writing down on his notepad, "Clearly, this school needs some serious improvement."

Blazefist, Starlight, Sunset and Applejack have seen everything. They were all shocked and disbelieved about it.

"I just can't believe it." Applejack commented in shock, "Fights breakin' out when they're supposed to be learnin' friendship?"

"Things definitely aren't going as 'by the book' as Twilight planned." Starlight said in concern.

Sunset nodded in agreement, "Yeah. With Lockdown's around, the School of Friendship definitely did not live up to its name."

"We're also terrible teachers, Sunset," Blazefist said in disappointment, "Let's face it. This school isn't gonna work. Twilight's going to be disappointed."





Mane Six and Dragon Strike Force have gathered and met up with Twilight inside the headmare's office. They all explained and also complained over the situation they're dealing with such as students' failing their studies and nearly gotten into a big fight, their struggles with EEA strict teachings, and also Lockdown's mad control over the school.

Shadow Dragon was there as well. He was lying and resting on the sofa. He has some ice packs around his legs. He groaned and moaned in exhaustion due to him has done too many push ups for defying Lockdown's rules and doing his own teaching style for martial arts.

Hearing her friends' complains, Twilight exclaimed firmly, "Okay! I get it! I heard everything." She groaned before slammed her head against the table, "This is so not happening."

"Gee, you think?" Shadow Dragon asked in frustration. He groaned in pain, slowly getting up from the sofa while putting the ice packs aside, "Damn my legs! It hurts."

Twilight sighed, "And I told you a lot of times. Stop challenging Lockdown. The last thing you need is losing your legs to teach the students and fight the enemies."

Shadow Dragon groaned, "Spare me the lecture, sweetheart. We need to do something with Lockdown. He's getting out of control over following EEA guidebook, which didn't sit well for us and the students."

Everyone chattered and nodded in agreement with Shadow Dragon's concerns.

"Dad does have the point," Lance said in concern, "I mean, dad's teaching styles got some students especially Arcee in. They really love it."

"Yeah. I'm with big brother about this." Nyx said calmly, "I know every school in Equestria follows these rules. But maybe we should… try something new?"

Everyone chattered and muttered in agreement with Lance and Nyx about it. Twilight gave some thoughts of her children's suggestion about using their own teaching freestyles, instead of EEA's.

"You know what? You're right." Twilight said calmly. Her answer shocked and surprised everyone. She looked confuse to ask, "What?"

Spike gave his suspicious glare at her, "Who are you, and what have you done with Twilight Sparkle?"

"I have to agree with Spike. This is not you…" Applejack agreed in surprise.

Starlight nodded, "Yeah. You usually so hooked up with the rules so badly and make sure that everything must be followed to the letter."

"Plus, you would've gone crazy and mad over this mess and determined to get it right, no matter what," Sunset added fearfully, "That part scares me the most especially reading the book."

Twilight sighed, "I maybe a bookworm and crazy over organizing, reading tons of books and even stressed with being princess. But I'm not blind and stupid, everypony. I already know EEA's guidebook isn't working well for all of us. So, we're gonna change and make our own teaching freestyle. But we need to talk with Chancellor Neighsay about it."

Everyone awed in surprise and amazed by Twilight's change of plans. They all chattered happily about making some changes in School of Friendship.

"You think he'll be convinced?" Saber asked curiously.

"I don't think it's gonna be easy, Twilight," Blazefist said in concern, "Trust me. When it comes to politicians, they're all about 'greater good' for their personal gains or the world. They are very complicated and stubborn ponies to deal with, unless you make them see your way by means of necessary."

"Meaning what?" Twilight asked in concern.

"You have to challenge and make him submit to you, so they're willing to accept your vision or worse – humiliation and execution." Blazefist answered dryly and bluntly. It shocked Twilight and her friends while Dragon Strike Force remained calm and firm to nod. He continued, "Azure Phoenix did that a lot during 'The Decline of Qin Dynasty'. There is no black and white in politics. It's all about the power and control over the land and system."

"For Celestia's sake, Blazefist! I need him to change EEA's rules for our own teaching freestyles and give some space for us and the students, not forcing him to do this!" Twilight scolded Blazefist. She sighed, "Why dealing with politics is so problematic?"

"Hey, it always has been." Blazefist said firmly and calmly, "Trust me, Twilight. Neighsay's not willing to change the rules and accept your reasons, unless you make him to do so."

Twilight shook her head in frustration, "The EEA will be here this afternoon for Friends and Family Day. We'll try to negotiate with him about making some changes for the school. And of course, Lockdown needs some serious timeout from his control freaks with EEA rules."

Everyone muttered and chattered in concern about Twilight's trying to convince Chancellor Neighsay to make some changes on rules for School of Friendship. The school bell rang out loud.

"Don't worry, guys. We'll get through it. I promised," Twilight said calmly, "For now, handle some classes first."

Still not convinced yet concern about her plans, they reluctantly to put their trust in her. Everyone chattered and muttered in concern while immediately leave the office. Both Twilight and Shadow Dragon remained inside the office.

With everyone left, she sighed in frustration while slamming against the table.

"You're scared and worried that Blazefist's right about Chancellor Neighsay not changing rules for your school?" Shadow Dragon asked calmly.

Lifting herself up, Twilight sighed, "Am I being so obvious?"

Shadow Dragon nodded, "Yup. I know you too well."

Annoyed and frustrated, Twilight turned and looked at the window, giving some thoughts and concerns about the School of Friendship. She's now worried of what happen next if she talks and negotiate with Chancellor Neighsay about making some changes for her school.

"Do you think I'm making a right decision on this?"

"You want my honest answer?"

Twilight sighed, "Somehow. I'm gonna regret it."

"Then, I hope you do it right or else, it would be your worst nightmare." Shadow Dragon commented firmly, "Do what you have to do for the school and everyone else. This is your dream. You make the call for it."

Twilight hummed in concern, "Maybe you're right..."





Both Sandbar's and Arcee's groups are now inside the detention class. They were sitting down on their student desks. They were being watched by Lockdown, who was reading EEA Guidebook while writing down on his notepads. All of them groaned in annoyance and frustration as they're all bored now.

"This is the worse…" Silverstream groaned in frustration, "I really hate detention class."

Melody cried tearfully, "I hate detention class too!"

"Well, this is not what I've had in mind to take a break from class…" Gallus grumbled in frustration. He groaned, "Seriously. This is the worst."

Smolder sighed, "I guess I know why many students wanted to avoid it."

Rak groaned, "No thanks to you two as usual. You happy now?"

"Yeah. Couldn't admit that we're so better than you," Leo grumbled, "Worse than the chores especially polishing the armors and weapons."

"Who cares about your chores?! Me?! In Detention?!" Mano asked in shock and disbelief. He quivered in fear while hugging himself, "Mystic Councilpony and Director are going to kill me for this."

DECK sighed, "Yeah. We're in big trouble now…"

Smolder groaned, "Hey! Don't put a blame on us, pal! That wasn't our fault you know!"

Gallus nodded, "In fact, your funny friend started the mess, you know?!"

"He's not my friend!" Mystic Ponies exclaimed in annoyance.

Heatwave scoffed, "Sure. Blame the charming handsome guy with good jokes when you guys started the complains in the first place."

"They have their own rights and opinions to complain about school," Kindy said calmly and sincerely, "You started the mess."

Solflare groaned, "Heatwave, you're not charming and very bad at jokes."

"Not to mention, you're a big jerk," Aero comments.

Heatwave groaned in annoyance, "Thanks for standing for me, guys. My point is that these wannabe students got us into trouble because they got issue with school."

"We complain about the school? That's fine! But you insulting us? So not cool, jerk!" Sandbar snapped angrily, "You know? If you had try to be nice with us especially Yona, then we wouldn't be in this mess."

Heatwave blew raspberry and made funny face at Sandbar, "Make me, beach boy. Coz you're the joke of the group, punk!"

Sandbar groaned, "Why I oughtta-!"

"Quiet, every creature! This is detention class! One more word from you, Mr. Sandbar, I'm sending you to Headmare's office for suspension." Lockdown scolded angrily while reading the book. Sandbar groaned while Heatwave chuckled playfully. He continued, "That same goes to you, Mr. Phoenix! And believe me, Lord Azure Phoenix will not be pleased with his nephew's attitude."

Heatwave groaned in annoyance, making Sandbar snickered a bit. Both of them glared and made some funny faces at each other. This make the rest of class groaned as they were annoyed and irritated with them.

Blackwitch sighed, "Haven't you two caused enough trouble for one day?"

Jesuits nodded firmly, "Ms. Blackwitch's right, guys. For once in your life, guys, shut up and knock it off!"

"Yeah. You've cause us enough troubles," Ciel said firmly and annoyingly. She sighed, "I hope Shorty and ZeekCrimson don't find out and get mad at me."

"Tell that to him!" Heatwave and Sandbar snapped in annoyance while pointed at each other, "He started it."

"You'd think we care?" Bella asked with a scoff of annoyance.

"It doesn't matter who started this, but what matters of how it ended. So, start cleaning this mess by apologizing to each other and the rest of the class," Arcee said firmly. Everyone was stunned and shocked while looking at her. She looked confuse and uncertain. She asked, "What?"

"Arcee talks! Yona thought Arcee don't talk! Arcee never talks!" Yona said in shock and surprise.

Ocellus nodded, "Yona's right. You'd never talk and been quiet for last three months until just now when the fight started. I mean you only speak in China Language and you don't speak the English too."

Arcee sighed while shaking her head, "I didn't say I didn't. You assumed that I can't. I chose to be silence because I don't want to be so talkative and rude as Heatwave. Plus, I want to focus on my studies and to work with Shadow Dragon."

Heatwave groaned, "Excuse me?!"

"Work with Shadow Dragon?" Bella asked curiously, "Why? Why are you interested of him? Are you some kind of his number one fan or maybe you really liked him very much?"

Arcee groaned while blushed and flustered in red, "I-It's nothing like that. I-I-I-I just admire his achievements and martial art skills. I want to learn that as much as I can from him."

Bella giggled amusingly, "Yeah, right. I know you like him very much. Don't try to bluff me, girl."

Ocellus nudged Bella's shoulder, "Don't be rude. You shouldn't assume of what she wanted. Whatever the reason she has, she'll speak. So, stop prying her privacy."

Bella groaned, "Come on! I'm just curious. I just wanna know why."

"It's rude too, Bella," Silverstream added in agreement, "My mon and dad have always told me to respect other creatures' privacy and not try to invade it."

"Yeah. It's kinda like bullying and hurting them a lot." Melody said seriously yet sincerely.

After hearing what Silverstream and Melody have said, both Heatwave and Sandbar couldn't help but feel guilty and shame.

"Guess they're right," Heatwave said in disbelief yet guilty, "Sorry about the fght, beach boy."

"Whatever, man." Sandbar remarked with a shrug, "But Yona deserve the apology. You did insult her a lot just because you got rough history with yaks."

Heatwave sighed as he turned to Yona. He bowed to the ground before, "Please, accept my humble apology. I was wrong and rude to you, and I hurt your feelings too. I would never ever insult you again."

Still hurt by his insults earlier, Yona sighed, "China Pony's nasty words still hurt Yona a lot." Heatwave sighed in shame. She continued, "But Yona understands why Heatwave not like yaks. We two are different. Yona's ancestors were bad to you China Ponies before. Hard to become friends. But Yona want to make friends with you, not start the fight."

"I suppose we try this again? Be friends?" Heatwave asked hopefully and calmly.

Yona nodded happily, "Yeah! Yak love to try it again. But Heatwave promise me not to say bad things about me and my home again."

Heatwave sighed, "Fine. I'll try as long as you don't try to slam me again."

Yona giggled a bit, "No problem."

Sandbar smiled, "Not so monstrous, isn't she?"

Heatwave groaned, "Rub it on, why don't you?"

"It's good to see you two have make up the amends. What a relief." Arcee commented in relief. She sighed, "Too bad that we can't get back to the class for our friendship lessons now."

"Forget it, Arcee. I don't think any friendship lessons would be good for us to learn," Leo said firmly and seriously, prompting Jesuits to nudge him by shoulder. He grunted a bit, "Gimme a break. Let's face it. The School of Friendship didn't do a good job of teaching us about friendship, let alone helping us to make some friends."

"Maybe we can." Kindy said thoughtfully. Everyone turned and looked at him. He continued, "Instead of the classes, we can still learn more about friendship. By making friend and getting to know each other here in this detention. It would be perfect time to start a new friendship."

Everyone gave some thoughts. Ciel hummed, "Kindy's right, you know. Instead of moping and complaining about the class, we can start here now."

Ocellus giggled a bit, "I would like to try it too. Try to be more socialize as you guys are."

Bella sighed, "I supposed so. Can't be worse than boring science class…"

"That's seems to be a good idea. And who knows? We might pass the lessons? Prove them that we also can learn and do friendship in our own way." Arcee said calmly. Everyone chattered in agreement. She sighed, "Shall we get started?"

Blackwitch sighed, "Oh joy. This should be fun…"

Both Sandbar's and Arcee's group chattered happily as they began making friends with each other, as well as getting to know each other and also were having fun together.

Sandbar and Heatwave were at first giving friendly socializing and joking, unfortunately, their jokes on each other went too far and prompted to argue and fight. Arcee quickly prevented and calmed them both down to start again with their friendly conversation.

Ciel and Ocellus befriended each other while getting to know each other. Noticing Bella was gloomy, the Changeling decided to invite and bring the antisocial pony into her friendship circle. Three of them began their conversation, and even exchanging each other's knowledge, culture and customs. This surprised and intrigued Bella to enjoy it. She was happy with it.

Silverstream cheered happily as she asked DECK and Jesuits with many questions, which was answered by them warmly and calmly. She even showed them of what she can do such as using her Pearl of Transformation into various animals. This surprised and intrigued them a lot. Blackwitch was performing meditation. Melody joined in as well. It intrigued and amazed the timekeeper but ignored and continued hers.

Leo, Aero and Smolder challenged each other over arm wrestling and some games. Yona groaned in frustration with her hair. Both Solflare and Rak helped her out with her braided hair problem. The yak was happy to have them helped her out. As Gallus struggled yet bored with homework and studies, Kindy and Mano approached and helped him out. He was relieved and grateful of them to help him out.

Lockdown noticed the students were befriending each other while getting along and having fun as well. He was shocked yet surprised by them. He thought that they have no interest of studies since they make the fuss about it and wanted to go back home so badly.

"I did not expect this. The students are learning the friendship by themselves. That was impressive." Lockdown remarked in surprise. He hummed thoughtfully, "Maybe… Maybe this school doesn't need the EEA policy…"

KNOCK! Lockdown and the students were alerted by the knock on door. The school inspector was annoyed as he got up and approached to the door.

Lockdown shouted in annoyance, "Hey! Don't you know it's detention?! I'm not letting them off now! So-!

Suddenly, some sparkling dusts thrown on his face. Lockdown yelped in shock and surprise as he began feeling some dizziness and exhaustion in him. He groaned in shock before falling to the ground, falling asleep. The students gasped in shock and concern. They looked up and found two shadowy figures stood before them.

"Come with us. The Queen is expecting to see you now…" The mysterious shadow figure spoke calmly.

Second mysterious shadow figure hissed dryly, "Resist us, then you will die…"

The students looked scared and worried as they have no idea of what they can do now when dealing this kind of situation…





Twilight and Shadow Dragon were walking down on the garden consisting of water fountain on small land and has three bridges to walk across the large pond, bushes and quarter buildings. They were chatting and discussing with each other.

"So, you sure you're ready for this?" Shadow Dragon asked in concern, "Remember what Blazefist has said. Dealing with politician isn't easy. If things go wrong-!"

Twilight sighed, "I know, Shadow Dragon. I'll handle it. I am certain that Chancellor Neighsay will see the reason and willing to cooperate and change the rules for better."

"Yeah, I'm not sure he'll change for us. Chancellor Neighsay doesn't play the fair and favorites for anyone and even us, no matter what the reasons. And not to mention, he's racist to them."

"Shadow Dragon!"

"Hey. It's the truth. You heard how he talked and behaved when we talked about 'creatures'. He doesn't just have trust issues with creatures because he doesn't like them."

"He agreed with us. He let us build the school."

"Reluctantly, Twi. Reluctantly. There's the difference. He accepted your idea because he's doing this for Equestria, not making friends and alliance with creatures."

"Look, Shadow Dragon, Chancellor Neighsay is doing what is best for Equestria because it's his home. After what Storm King and Dark Mystic Ponies did to us, can you blame him for trying to be responsible and protective of his home? Nezha did the same thing too, you know."

"Point taken, Twi. But all I'm saying is that we have to prepare for the worse if Chancellor Neighsay said 'no' and close down the school."

"What would you do have done? Don't even try to say 'fighting'."

"Like I said before, Twi, do what you have to for the school." Shadow Dragon said seriously and firmly.

Twilight sighed a bit, "You're right. If this goes wrong, then I have no choice but to make my stand. I just hope that we won't have more problems now."

"Problems?" The firm yet calm and serious voice asked, alerting Twilight and Shadow Dragon.

Both the Princess and her General turned back as they found Chancellor Neighsay emerged out from the bluish portal-like. He was levitating and holding both quill and notepad.

"Chancellor Neighsay! You're here!" Twilight asked in surprise.

Chancellor Neighsay hummed suspiciously, "Yes. And you seem unprepared. If there are problems especially with these creatures..."

Shadow Dragon groaned while crossed his hooves, "Yeah, we have. We-!"

Twilight yelped and interrupted, "We can't wait to show you around!"

Chancellor Neighsay hummed suspiciously while raised his eyebrow to glare at her. then wrote down on his notepad. Twilight chuckled uneasily and nervously for the moment. Shadow Dragon sighed in annoyance with his wife's doing.

Twilight and Shadow Dragon led a tour for Chancellor Neighsay to look around of the surroundings' conditions and environment while checking on the teachers' teachings and students' progress of learning and studying on the concept of 'Friendship'.

So far, everything seems to be alright for him, though he doesn't seem to be impress or even proud of the school

"So, when can I meet these creatures and Mystic Ponies?" Chancellor Neighsay asked dryly, "I would like to know and see progress on their studies. And of course, I must meet with Lockdown for his latest report."

"Unfortunately, Lockdown is busy with detention class for our students." Shadow Dragon answered, "He did say that he's not letting them off to Friends and Family Day."

Chancellor Neighsay hummed, "No doubt that the creatures have caused a lot of problem here. It's a good thing that I put my faith and trust in him to make sure they stay behind the line and follow the EEA's rules."

Shadow Dragon scoffed in annoyance, "Doesn't seem to help much…"

"Would you like to check on him?" Twilight asked curiously.

Chancellor Neighsay hummed, "No. When Lockdown set his mind on something, he does not wish to be disturbed and get the job done in time. He'll meet me after the Friends and Family Day." While writing down on his notepad, he asked, "Perhaps, would you like to tell me more about your philosophy of friendship? I am interested to learn more about it."

"Of course, chancellor," Twilight agreed. She then explained more about her school. She continued, "We want to instill a sense of loyalty towards others. We encourage acts of generosity and kindness, so the students can get along and work as a team. Much like mine and my husband's. We also appreciate the value of laughter for making us to be more positive and optimistic in times of difficulties we faced. And we also want the students always be honest in any situation. Combined them all together, they make our friendship magical and meaningful. It strengthened and united all of us as one."

"Hmm… Interesting…" Chancellor Neighsay said, being intrigued by the philosophy. While writing down on his notepad, he asked, "Are there any more you wish to add?"

"I might want to add something in," Shadow Dragon said firmly, "Being courage is more than fighting, it's about facing your fears and overcome the challenge. And of course, wisdom help too for us to learn and understand our mistakes and become a better pony. Above else, they also helped strengthened our friendship to become a powerful and united team."

"I see…" Chancellor Neighsay said in understanding while writing down on his notepad.

"Oh! Look at the time!" Twilight exclaimed in surprise upon looking at her pocket watch,

"We'd better head to the lake for Friends and Family Day. I'm sure you'd be interesting to meet the leaders."

Chancellor Neighsay sighed as he remarked sarcastically, "Assuming that they're civilized as ponies, I'd be pleased to meet them…"

"Told ya…" Shadow Dragon whispered to Twilight.

Twilight sighed in annoyance while rolled her eyes, "Rub it in, why don't you?"





Deep inside the dark forest, two familiar ponies teleported and appeared in the area. Two of them revealed to be Starlight and Sunset but their colors seemed to be much paler and their looks seemed to be less friendly than before. They even brought along both Sandbar's and Arcee's groups. All of them were trapped and stuck inside the strong armored cocoons. They all screamed and panicked frantically while struggled of breaking out of the cocoons.

Both mysterious doppelgangers of Starlight and Sunset brought and dropped the cocoons on the ground. The students found the shadow loomed over them. They looked up and found Queen Chrysalis stood before them.

"You have done well, my faithful servants," Queen Chrysalis said proudly while looking at the cocoons. She smiled, "All of you will be perfect bait for Twilight

Ocellus gasped, "Chrysalis?! Alive?!"

"You know this bitch?" Bella asked in surprise.

Ocellus nodded, "She was our hive's queen before Thorax taken over as the King of the Changelings. Last I heard from her is that she disappeared after she was betrayed by Maul and defeated by Starlight, Sunset and their teams."

"Indeed." Queen Chrysalis snarled in anger, "While I was hidden from Mystic-Equestria Alliance, I bided my time to make some plans for my revenge. And how perfect this plan is…"

"What exactly are you gonna do with your revenge?" Heatwave asked, making everyone turned and glared at him. He asked, "What? I'm curious. Plus, it's not like we're gonna do anything."

"I'm glad you asked, pony. I've been planning this for quite some time." Queen Chrysalis said pleasingly. She then laughed evilly, while revealing both pictures and some strands of hair from Mane Six and Dragon Strike Force. She smiled, "My spell can create a copy of anypony I desire. All I need is an image and a piece of the pony."

"Well, that explains of why Starlight and Sunset looked different," Solflare said suspiciously, "They're both clones."

Rak nodded, "I agreed. How else they can infiltrate us and kidnap us?"

"Seriously? Why would you do that?" Smolder asked.

DECK nodded, "Indeed. What is the purpose of cloning them?"

Placing both pictures and strands of hair on tree trunks, Queen Chrysalis smirked, "Because Princess Twilight and her friends control the Elements of Harmony and its Elemental Counterparts, the most powerful weapon in all Equestria and Mystic Realm."

"So?" Gallus, Aero, Mano, Yona, Silverstream and Melody asked in confusion.

Ciel gasped in concern, "Which means your clones will be able to use them too!"

"Indeed, it is, little pony," Queen Chrysalis confirmed happily and pleasingly while blasting magic spells on tree trunks, creating her enemies' cutie marks. She chuckled, "And they will serve me! I will destroy Twilight Sparkle and her meddlesome friends especially Starlight Glimmer, Sunset Shimmer, Maul and Thorax! They all will pay for stolen my hive! Turned my subjects against me!"

"Man. Talk about the grudge." Leo commented.

Jesuits nodded, "She must been hit pretty hard after her recent defeat."

"I wouldn't want to become like her," Kindy commented in concern.

"I'll take her friends away while Twilight watches! And then, I'll destroy her! And soon, I'll be coming after Maul. He will pay dearly…" Queen Chrysalis said sinisterly. She smirked, "the Elements under my control, I'll build a new hive of Earth ponies, unicorns, and Pegasi, and I will rule as Queen once again!"

"It will not work, witch. Trust me. It will not," Blackwitch said dryly and firmly.

"How do you know?" Sandbar asked in surprise.

"My mother told me…" Blackwitch answered calmly.

Arcee groaned, "You won't get away with this, Queen Chrysalis!"

Queen Chrysalis laughed amusingly, "I already have, my dear. Behold, my new subjects! Arise!"

As her horn glowed in dark greenish color, a strange ritual appeared on the ground, beneath her hooves. Queen Chrysalis fired and blasted the beams at all of tree trunks that she placed pictures, hair strands and cutie marks carved.

After unleashing the beams on the tree trunks, all of them formed some cracks in greenish colors while touching and affecting the pictures, hair strands and even carved cutie marks. All of the tree trunks broken apart like a blooming flower. It then revealed the greenish seeds-like. They then slowly formed into the doppelgangers of Mane Six and Dragon Strike Force. Like doppelganger Starlight and Sunset, their colors are also pale and their looks show to be more sinister and evil. This shocked and scared both Sandbar's and Arcee's groups.

"That is not good…" Sandbar said in concern.

Arcee hissed, "No, it isn't. It's much worse…"





Twilight and Shadow Dragon guided and led Chancellor Neighsay to the field, which was located outside of School of Friendship. It was where 'Friends and Family Day' event was held. Many students, their parents and guardians including the rest of Mane Eight and Dragon Strike Force were gathered there. They all also greeted the arrival of leaders from both Equestria and Mystic Realms. They even brought their own vanguards and bodyguards to come and protect them as well.

The ponies were chattering with each other happily and warmly. Mane Seven and Dragon Strike Force entertain and discussed with the leaders of Equestria and Mystic Realm. Some of them chatted with each other casually while other talked professionally for business, military and political affairs. Laxtinct was dancing happily and goofy, making Princess Skystar giggled at him. Spike enjoyed talking and sharing some drinks with Ember, which often teased by everyone that they're the couples. As Death Tactic was drinking his prune juice, Tempest Shadow approached to him while having a drink. They then began have discussion.

"Report…" Death Tactic said calmly.

"The School of Friendship did not go well, sir. Due to Lockdown's control and EEA policy, the students are less thrill with it." Tempest Shadow said calmly and firmly, "Our spy has provoked the students to get into a fight. Once Chancellor Neighsay received the report from school inspector, they will close down the school. This will not doubt cripple the alliance, sir."

"I see. Excellent work, Commander Tempest." Death Tactic said calmly as he made a toast with Tempest Shadow, "Continue to spy on them, with our little friend. We're counting on you."

Tempest Shadow nodded firmly, "It will be done, sir."

Twilight, Shadow Dragon and Chancellor Neighsay approached to the rest of Mane Eight, Dragon Strike Force and the leaders.

"So, sir, are you ready to discuss with the 'creatures'?" Shadow Dragon asked sarcastically.

"Sarcasm doesn't amuse me, General Shadow Dragon." Chancellor Neighsay said dryly and firmly. He sighed, "But for the sake of Equestria, I have to 'talk' and 'make friends' with them. This is ridiculous…"

"Get used to it," Shadow Dragon said firmly.

Twilight smiled calmly, "I'm sure it will be fine, chancellor. But while we're at it, there's something we need to discuss, involving of EEA Policy for School of Friendship and how it affects our teachings and students."

Chancellor Neighsay hummed suspiciously, "What do you mean by that, Princess Twilight?"

And just before Twilight could explain, everyone heard some shouts and screams. They all turned to their back, where they found Lockdown was running down the stairs from the School of Friendship. He even brought couple of reports on his back. He yelped and screamed in pain and agony as he tripped, fell and rolled down the stairs. He dropped and fell to the ground.

"School inspector Lockdown?" Chancellor Neighsay asked in shock, "What is the meaning of this?! Why aren't you with the students in the detention class?!"

"They're gone! The students are missing!" Lockdown screamed in fear.

Everyone gasped in shock and concern of what they heard. The leaders were angry and furious to hear the report. Chancellor Neighsay approached and held Lockdown up.

"What do you mean 'missing'?! What happen?!" Chancellor Neighsay demanded angrily and furiously.

Noticed Starlight and Sunset, Lockdown pointed at them, "Them! They took the students!"

"What?!" Everyone asked in shock and disbelief.

"Is this some kind of a joke?" Starlight asked angrily.

Sunset nodded, "Yeah. How can we take the students when we were so busy helping our friends with preparation for 'Friends and Family Day' event?!"

Mane Eight and Dragon Strike Force shouted and exclaimed angrily with Lockdown's accusation at their friends for the missing students.

"I know what I saw!" Lockdown snapped angrily and annoyingly, "Bring back the students now, Glimmer and Shimmer!"

"What's your deal, pal?!" Rainbow demanded angrily, "As if your stupid EEA policy aren't bad enough to make the worst school ever for our students and creatures to hate them, you just went on to blame everyone's fault for your big mess-up?!"

"Stupid EEA Policy?! Worst school ever? Hate them?! Mess up?!" Chancellor Neighsay asked angrily, alerting everyone else.

Everyone turned and glared at Rainbow. She turned and looked away while whistling innocently. Aqua whacked her head very hard.

Laxtinct groaned, "And they said I've got a big mouth…"

"Is this true?!" Chancellor Neighsay demanded angrily at Twilight. She looked nervous and guilty while looking away. He turned and glared at Lockdown, "Lockdown…"

Lockdown gulped fearfully while backing off, "Sir, I can explain!"

The breeze blew some documents and reports off, one of them flew and hit Chancellor Neighsay's face. He took it off. He then read it.

"'Sir, it is regrettable that the School of Friendship does not meet and require the EEA policy and teaching style as it has failed and did not sit well with both teachers and students. Their own freestyle of teachings and activities have brought both interest and spirits to the students. Even without the school's lessons, the students were able to teach themselves of their friendship. Therefore, I've recommended that they make their own rules. Signed, Lockdown'." Chancellor Neighsay read the report out loud.

Everyone was in shock and disbelief of what they just heard. Lockdown's actually recommended School of Friendship make their own rules and style of teachings and activities?!

"Lockdown? The school inspector's recommending for us?" Blazefist asked in surprise.

Laxtinct nodded, "Freaky! Really freaky!"

"I did not expect that," Applejack said in surprise.

"You really meant it, Mr. Lockdown?" Fluttershy asked in surprise.

Lockdown laughed uneasily and nervously with a blush. Rarity awed, "Darling, that is the sweetest thing you ever done for us."

"And fun too! You're an okay school inspector!" Pinkie cheered happily.

"After what has happen to us and students, I'm not very sure about that," Shorty said in uncertain.

Terrorcreep nodded in agreement, "He has ignored our advice and concerns of helping and teaching the students. Too good to be true…"

"Sweet!" Rainbow cheered, "We're gonna get our own teaching styles back for the school!"

Aqua smirked while crossed her hooves, "Glad somepony comes with some senses."

"Unfortunately, I rejected your recommendation, Lockdown!" Chancellor Neighsay exclaimed in anger and fury at Lockdown. Everyone gasped in shock and concern. He continued, "You not only have failed your mission, but also dare to make recommendation?! You dare request to use 'freestyle teachings and activity'?! Do you even know why we have strict and serious policy in the first place, Mr. Lockdown?!"

Lockdown gulped fearfully, "Y-Yes, sir. I do."

"No, you don't!" Chancellor Neighsay shouted angrily, "Those rules are not only secured the safety and strict discipline to the students, but to make certain that they're equals and make a better future for Equestria! And clearly, you have failed to do so! You've been demoted, Lockdown!"

Shocked and hurt by Chancellor Neighsay's harsh words, Lockdown was saddened and disappointed. The Head of EEA swatted the badge away from the former school inspector. He whimpered and started crying tearfully, making Pinkie and Fluttershy sympathetically patted him on his back.

"Hey! You don't have to be harsh on him," Saber exclaimed angrily and firmly, "He did his job. He's just having trouble of getting use to new style especially following your rules."

Tailtech nodded, "Yeah. It wouldn't hurt to try something new for once."

"He's right. Your EEA policy didn't actually help much." Icy said firmly.

"That is because you all failed to meet the EEA's standards!" Chancellor Neighsay exclaimed in anger at Twilight and her friends. He continued, "I don't know what you did to him. It is unacceptable, just as much as I'm disappointed about your school!"

Twilight sighed, "I understand you're not pleased with the results. But if you give us the chance, we can prove that our teaching style has great effects on students to not only have interest in studies and willing to learn, but also become friends and work together."

"There won't be any more chances…" Chancellor Neighsay said firmly, shocking Twilight and her friends. He continued angrily, "Your friends have proven to be unqualified as the teachers, disregarding the EEA policy, students' failures resulting infighting and went missing under your noses! You have failed to convince me that the creatures have our best interest at heart. Your school is a disaster."

The leaders from both Equestria and Mystic Realms were furious and angered by his insults. They shouted angrily by it. Twilight and her friends felt the same feelings as well.

"You're wrong!" Shadow Dragon exclaimed in outburst tone, "Our school is not a disaster! It has the great opportunity for all of us to work together through friendship! You just don't want to see it."

Twilight sighed, "Regardless my husband's anger, he's right. Friendship isn't just for ponies! It's for all of us! It's the reason why Princess Celestia helped me reach out to all the kingdoms!"

Chancellor Neighsay groaned, "And how do you know these creatures won't take what they have learned here and use it against us?"

Shadow Dragon groaned, "Friendship is just a subject, not some kind of weapons! Are you seriously being a paranoid or a fool to think, xenophobic ass?!"

Twilight gave a firm and determined looks, "They won't, chancellor! My friends and I have befriended and helped them a lot. And they helped us too. Have you forgotten or chose to ignore it?"

"Regardless of your valid points, I've made my decision," Chancellor Neighsay said firmly and seriously.

Chancellor Neighsay turned and approached to the School of Friendship. Hitting his medallion, it created bright orange colored sparks. It flowed into his horn. He fired his magical power at the school. The magical blue chains appeared and enveloped the whole school. A large magical padlock appeared and locked together with the chains against the entrance to School of Friendship.

Chancellor Neighsay turned and faced at Twilight and her friends. She declared firmly, "By the power invested in me as Head of EEA, I am shutting his school down!"

Twilight and her friends were deeply shocked and disbelief of what they just saw. Chancellor Neighsay has closed down her School of Friendship! Is this truly the end of her dream?! What will happen to the missing students?! What is next phase of Queen Chrysalis's plans now?! Who knows now…

To Be Continued…

Review and Suggest…

Main Casts:

Tara Strong: Twilight Sparkle, Melody Bubbles

Matt Lanter: Shadow Dragon

Ashleigh Ball: Applejack, Rainbow Dash

Andrea Libman: Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy

Tabitha St. Germain: Rarity,

Josh Keaton: Blazefist

Sam Riegel: Shorty Thinking

Will Friedle: Saber Dragoon

Christy Carlson Romano: Aqaustroke

Matthew Mercer: Terrorcreep

P.J. Bryne: Laxtinct

Kate Higgins: Tailtech

Cristina Vee: Icy

Singing Voice:

Rebecca Shoichet: Twilight Sparkle's Singing Voice

Shannon Chan-Kent: Pinkie Pie's Singing Voice

Kazumi Evans: Rarity's Singing Voice

Vincent Tong: Shadow Dragon's Singing Voice

Roger Bart: Blazefist's Singing Voice

Brad Kane: Terrorcreep's Singing Voice

Dee Bradley Baker: Shorty Thinking's Singing Voice

Secondary Casts:

Maurice LaMarche: Chancellor Neighsay

Patrick Warburton: Lockdown

Vincent Tong: Sandbar

Lauren Jackson: Silverstream

Gavin Langelo: Gallus

Devyn Dalton: Ocellus

Shannon Chan-Kent: Smolder

Katrina Salisbury: Yona

Jack DeSana: Heatwave

Ashley Eckstein: Arcee

Stephanie Sheh: Dr. Ciel

Steve Staley: Kindy Dragoon

Steve Burton: Aero

Robbie Daymond: Rak

Jeremy Shada: DECK

Erica Schroeder: Solflare

Pete Capella: Mano Telekinesis

Myrna Velasco: Bella Anime

Taissa Farmiga: Blackwitch

Scott Porter: Leopardos 'Leo' Chi

Kathreen Khavari: Jesuits Omnicron

Minor Casts:

Kathleen Barr: Queen Chrysalis

Kelly Sheridan: Starlight Glimmer

Rebecca Shoichet: Sunset Shimmer

Cathy Weseluck: Spike

Jesse McCartney: Lance Justicestrike

Kira Tozer: Nyx

Nicole Oliver: Princess Celestia, Cheerilee

Corey Burton: Spell Nexus

Emily Blunt: Tempest Shadow

Cameo:

Sab Shimono: Mystic Tao

Jackie Chan: Dragon Kick

Cherami Leigh: Jade Adventure

Derek Stephen Prince: Metalgear

Lars Mikkelson: Death Tactic

Douglas Rye: Azure Phoenix

Doug Erholtz: Strikespell

Dave B. Mitchell: Virtue Dragon

Gideon Emery: Courage Tiger

Josh Grelle: Scar Brilliance

Brad Pitt: Iron Brave

Angelina Jolie: Frozen Sage

Jeff Nimoy: Lightning Wisdom

Lara Jill Miller: Princess Leaf

Kevin Conroy: Black Alpha

Colleen Clinkenbeard: Yuko the Blackwitch

Kyle Rideout: Thorax

Ali Milner: Dragon Lord Ember

Gary Chalk: Prince Rutherford

Richard Ian Cox: Grandpa Gruff

Uzo Aduba: Queen Novo

Juliet Simmons: Princess Skystar

Cathy Cavidini: Soul Sweetie

Elizabeth G. Daily: Roughneck Rumble