Island Skies ran.
"I'm LATE for class! Oh no!" he exclaimed with a hint of anguish in his voice. He passed by a couple of students, who snickered at his facial expressions. Island didn't see their smirks and continued running until he reached his classroom. When he finally did, his students stared at him, expressionless.
"Umm, Mr. Island?" called Sweetie Hearts, one of his star students. "You have a little something in your mane."
Island quickly used his Unicorn magic to remove all the twigs and leaves that had nestled in his mane from trampling across the school grounds earlier.
"Thank you, Sweetie. Now, class, we will begin with our lesson for today: on the history of friendship in Equestria!" Students groaned. Island sighed. History wasn't always an enjoyable topic for every student. Island grabbed his textbook and began to read out loud. "Many moons ago, Celestia and Luna wielded the Elements of Harmony..."
A few chapters in, there was a knock on his classroom door. "Mr. Island Skies?" called Root Pop, one of the superintendent's assistants. "Superintendent Starry Night is here to see you," he said. Island closed his textbook. "Oh? Okay, I will be right there," He turned to his students. "Continue reading your textbooks. I expect that you be an expert on this chapter by next class. Homework is written on the board," said Island. He heard a few sighs, but he didn't bother lecturing them again on the importance of learning in school. Island galloped quickly across the sidewalk to where Superintendent Starry Night was standing.
"Superintendent!" exclaimed Island, bowing down.
Superintendent Starry Night laughed. "Classic Island. You do not have to bow every time you see me. I have something important to tell you."
Island was excited. "What is it?"
"Starting tomorrow, I have requested that you leave Canterlot Preparatory Academy and start a new job at Ponyville Middle School."
Island's jaw dropped in shock. "WHAT!? Why Ponyville, of all places?"
"I would like you to learn about something that you would greatly benefit your life in a positive way... friendship," explained the superintendent.
"But I know a lot about friendship! I'm currently teaching its history to my class!" Island protested defensively.
The superintendent shook her head. She knew that the spontaneous history teacher didn't have many friends. Nopony wanted to talk to him. "I believe that experiencing friendship and making new friends will help you greatly, both in your career and life. I highly suggest you start packing; you leave Canterlot for Ponyville tomorrow," she said calmly.
"But what about my class?" asked Island.
"Don't worry, I've already hired a replacement history teacher for you," assured the superintendent. "Remember, the carriage picks you up at your house early the next morning!"
"Yes, Superintendent."
That night, Island couldn't sleep. He still couldn't believe he was going to Ponyville. Even worse, he wasn't ready for such a big transition to a small town! For friendship? Island scoffed. He had already finished packing; but his heart wasn't ready to move yet.
Ridiculous. Friendship? Or am I not as good at it as I thought?
An hour later, Island fell asleep.