//------------------------------// // Chapter 2: Inspiration for the Friendship Games // Story: Equestria Girls 3: Friendship Games // by Taionia05 //------------------------------// (Later that same day) In the library, Sunset was pacing back and forth while waiting for Fluttershy, Cream, Rouge, Rarity, Vector, Espio, and Charmy to show up too while Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow, Mighty, and Ray already here in the library. The rest showed up after a few minutes and walked towards Sunset and the others. “This better be important Sunset! I didn’t waste this day jewel collecting for something I couldn’t care for.” Rouge complained as she glared at Rainbow for the ‘emergency’ she text before. “I’m telling you, it was an emergency!” Rainbow trying to convince to Rouge. “I couldn’t play to my fans with a missing string!” Rouge groaned at her. “It sounded pretty important to me,” Fluttershy said to Rouge, then look to Sunset and asks, “What the matter Sunset?” “Thanks for arriving everyone. Shadow and I were sitting outside the school and some girls and her friends were doing whatever to the statue.” Sunset explained. Shadow added by telling, “But her friends had powers unlike the girl,” the group looked confused to what Shadow was saying. “One of them stopped us from interfering with them with some kind telekinesis and the other one has some kind of flame abilities when she kicked me in the chest.” Shadow sharply inhaled as the pain continued as he placed his hand on his chest. “Seems like they’re up to no good are they?” Rarity asked. Likely so, but I don’t know and they didn’t show up from the portal to Equestria because they arrive from the bus.” Sunset responded. “As long as they don’t go evil and take over the school with an army of student from mind control or singing.” Espio added as he smiled at Sunset, who smiled back at him showing that she’s doesn’t feel bad about herself when her past is brought up. “I agree, it will be great if I can take a break from fightin’ some evil so and so again.” Applejack added as she kicked back on the chair. “I agree, it will be great if I can take a break from fightin’ some evil so and so again.” Applejack added as she kicked back on the chair. “But that mysterious girl and her friends aren’t something to drop on after what they were trying to do with that statue you know.” Vector told. “Well, you don't have to. Because I've totally figured out who it was!” Rainbow said from behind the bookshelf with a book in her hand as the group looked to her direction. “"Can I guess? Can I? Can I? Can I? CAN I?!” Pinkie begged to Rainbow before Mighty pulled her away. “Well since they came from the city and headed back to the city, It’s obviously...” Rainbow said as she stop for the Chaos Rainbooms to answer with her. “Crystal Prep.” The Chaos Rainbooms except Sunset, Shadow, Rouge, Cream, Espio, Charmy, Vector, Mighty, and Ray answered, sounding very displeased about it. The name ‘Crystal Prep’ made Rouge nervous as she try to not say a word. “Wait? Who’s Crystal Prep?” Ray asked “Well sugar, they’re our biggest rival in CHS history.” Applejack explained to Ray. “And they are the most heartless students I’ve ever seen!” Rarity agreed. “Because even though they beat us in everything: soccer, tennis, golf. They still have to gloat!” Rainbow Dash added by showing Sunset and the others pictures of Crystal Prep winning soccer, tennis, golf, and a photo of the statue being dressed as a clown. “Seems pretty stupid if you tell me.” Shadow simply told as he moved the book back to Rainbow. “Stupid?!” Fluttershy, Rainbow, Pinkie, Applejack, and Rarity shouted in unison as their faces were surprised to hear. “So it seems like the Friendship Games are ‘stupid’, huh?” Rainbow stated. “The ‘Friendship Games’ sounds like a dumb name to me.” Charmy told as he began to giggle before Vector knocked him on the head. “Well it not like we’re fighting some Crystal Prep students with magical powers.” Sunset said bluntly. “Cheese and I would love to be friends with Crystal Prep. Shadow might look mean on the outside, but in the inside he’s someone who looks out for his friends.” Cream said, having higher hopes for the friendship part, not the games part. “I’m more confused ‘bout this whole ‘Friendship Games’, shouldn’t be we workin’ together instead?” Mighty asked. “How are we suppose to workin’ together with a team that only cares about winnin’.” Applejack said as she rolled her eyes back. “Well not anymore they will!” Rainbow confidently stated as she grabbed the book from Applejack’s hand. “Crystal Prep’s winning streak is over!” After hearing the words “Crystal Prep” multiple times, Rouge began to grow constantly annoyed to the point she could explode. Espio notices and asks if she was alright. “You okay Rouge? I hope you haven’t caught butterflies in your stomach from competing against Crystal Prep?” Rouge finally snaps after hearing Crystal Prep so many times. “Yes I am, Espio.” Rouge told as she tries to ignore the word Crystal Prep. “You have something to hide there darling?” Rarity asked with a raised eyebrow and her hands on her hips. “What! No way, I would hide anything from you!” Rouge quickly answered as she darted her eyes away from her friends, then the school bell rang, indicating the school is now closing for the day. “Looks like we better be heading home for today, see ya guys tomorrow!” Rainbow said as she ran off with the others leaving shortly after. Meanwhile outside the school, the Chaos Rainbooms head off to their homes: Fluttershy and Cream & Cheese; Applejack, Mighty, and Ray; and the rest head off by themselves. “Looks like we should be heading home!” Rouge said with excitement as she fly away from Shadow and Sunset. Unfortunately for her, Shadow grabbed her leg and stopped her from leaving. “You look way to happy to be leaving us behind, don’t you?” Shadow asked with a smile on his face with Rouge smile back as she descent down to the ground. “I see that you won’t let me go without answer?” Rouge giggled as Shadow nods his head. “Well alright then.” Rouge said as she begins to explain. “Before Rainbow texted us for her guitar ‘emergency’, three girls got in my way, making me drop my jewelry. We were about to get heated when one of those girls told me they were from Crystal Prep and said that the competition was have the winning prize being something valuable and I made a deal that whoever win gets to keep the prize and they walked off without a care.” “And you didn’t tell us because...” Sunset asks, waiting for an answer from the bat girl. “I didn’t bother.” Rouge simply answered with Sunset and Shadow rolling their eyes as the three of them walked down to Sunset’s apartment. “You’re such a pain.” Shadow teased The next day at CHS, everyone is in the gym waiting for Principal Celestia to give her speech. The students (except for Cream & Cheese, Shadow, Rouge, Team Chaotix, Sunset, and Rainbow Dash) are really bored and didn’t care about the Friendship Games because of them losing to Crystal Prep multiple times and they were confident that they’re going to lose again. Principal Celestia and her sister walked onstage as she tapped on the microphone to grabbed everyone attention. “Hello everyone at Canterlot High School. I would like to discuss the Friendship Games that is about to begin tomorrow!” Principal Celestia said enthusiastically, but frown when half of the students reacted negatively. “Anyway I would like to talk about the new events since these games happen every 4 years.” Celestia stated “You mean other than getting trampled by Crystal Prep!” Flash shouted, with his voice filled with disappointment. “We won’t win if everyone’s looking so sad and acting disappointed.” Cream said to Flash as both her and Cream flew to Principal Celestia and Vice-Principal Luna. “And that is exactly why I've asked Rainbow Dash and Cream to come up and give you all a little, um...boost.” Celestia states as she gives the microphones to Rainbow and Cream. “Thank you Principal Celestia.” Cream thanks as she begins the inspirational speech. “Listen up everyone! I know that we have lost to Crystal Prep every year and while they maybe more smarter, talented, and looks really fancy, but they don’t have one thing that we have and they don’t. Our friendship! Cream shouted as the march band were revealed from the curtains. As both Rainbow and Cream continued with the speech. The students were reminded of Demon Sunset & Metal Overlord and the Dazzlings and how they managed to overcome the challenges they’ve faced before. This changed the students mood to excitement as they began to stomp their feet to the sound of the music and clap their hands as well. Students began to chant out with Rainbow Dash and Cream. They were becoming more pumped as they raised their fist up and formed smiles and determined looks of victory. Cream & Cheese flew up high and gave out the CHS pony ears and tails for the students to wear. The gym was now filled with students, determined to win. With Rainbow and Cream’s speech coming to an end, Cream & Cheese flew up again and Rainbow began to glow cyan as she rose up to Cream & Cheese. A rainbow wave was sent out, Rainbow was shown to have pony ears, pegasus wings, and in blue aura as the Chaos Rainbooms noticed. After the prep rally was over, the students left the gym with excitement, confident that they can beat Crystal Prep. The Chaos Rainbooms soon join up with Cream and Rainbow Dash. “Amazing! Cream and Dashie was able to get everyone at CHS to feel super-duper excited about the games!” Pinkie yelled with a sparkle in her eye. “I didn’t think you two could change the students to get pumped for the games.” Ray told. “Well what did you expect from someone who is as awesome as me and Cream being nice with everyone.” Rainbow bragged, making Cream blush a bit. “Is anybody else wonderin' how Dash ponied up without playin' her guitar?” Mighty asked. “I totally forgot about that, maybe it’s because of how awesome I was back there!” bragged Rainbow Dash as Applejack smiled as she rolled her eyes. “That could be true, but if feels like there’s a lot of things we could be missing.” Sunset stated as she begins to think about before being interrupted by Vice Principal Luna. “Well what ever it is, it would be best if we can keep magic out of the Friendship Games...” Luna told as looked over to the Mobians students and spoke. “...And you should not use your abilities to have a huge advantage during the games, we don’t want to be accused of cheating.” “Don’t worry about it VP, we won’t let any magic be seen by Crystal Prep and we most certainly won’t use or abilities on the competition.” Vector told as Luna smile before leaving the Chaos Rainbooms. “So does anyone know the events are going to be?” Rainbow asked as Pinkie zips over to her with a huge smile. Rainbow Dash rolls her eyes and asks Pinkie. “Pie eating? Cake eating?” Pinkie suggested with both pie and cake in her hands before mashing them together, creating a mess on her hand. “Pie-Cake eating?!” Pinkie asked, filled with suspense. “It could be anything, but it’s best to wait it out.” Shadow answered. “Anything! I need to think about the outfits for the games?!” Rarity asks as she worries about the outfits. “While you think about it, Sunset and I are gonna get to the bottom of this magic situation.” Vector stated as both he and Sunset ran off to the library to think about the magic mystery. “See ya two soon!” Applejack called out. Shortly after in the school library, Vector and Sunset was trying to get closer to the mystery about how Rainbow Dash suddenly ponying up during the prep rally. They were getting annoyed not going any way with Sunset sliding her theory away from the table and Vector groaning in annoyance as he placed his head on the table. “We’re ain’t getting any closer to solving this mystery.” Vector complain “If we solve this problem, we’ll fail to keep everything under control.” Sunset added before pulling out her magic journal from her backpack to write to Twilight. Dear Twilight. I haven’t heard back from you in a while so I’m guessing that you’re pretty busy huh? If you’re free to talk, could you give me some tips. Since Vector and I decided to keep magic from getting out of control, we haven’t made an major progress and I don’t want to let anyone down. Rainbow ponied up with using her guitar and that’s what led to us to solve this problem. One more thing I should mention is that three students were messing with the statue and I can’t stop thinking about it and I worry what they were planning. Could you also give me your thoughts about it as well. The school bell then rang, signaling that it’s time to head to class, making Sunset snapping back to reality and Vector jump up, causing him to fall on the floor. “Come on Vector, we can talk about this later after school.” Sunset said as she helps Vector up as they and the others students leave the library.