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// Episode 15: A Matter of Principals 
// Story: My Little Pony Mystic Season 4 
// by Shadow Master 
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After the incident has been dealt with, Cutie Mark Crusaders have been officially graduated and earned their diploma certificate. They also became the Friendship Guidance Counselor and Tutors for any SOF Students, who have the problem with friendship studies, though they're available if both set up time and date for tutoring.

A week later, the SOF Students continued their lessons and studies under the tutelage of Mane Six and Dragon Strike Force. The students including Sandbar, Ocellus, Yona, Blackwitch, Rak, Bella, Kindy and Jesuit were taking Twilight's Magical Lesson. Inside Magic Classroom, everyone was sitting down rounded seats while Twilight was teaching them with the new lesson now.

Spike helped open the chest, revealing seven ancient artifacts from different countries. It consisted of silver colored amulet with bluish gem-like – Amulet of Aurora, bug-themed scepter with golden gem – Talisman of Mirage, ancient armored helmet with horns – Helm of Yksler, golden Griffon-themed crown – the Crown of Grover, rainbow-colored wings-like medal with bluish colored gem – Angelic Wings of Hope, blue colored ancient shell with pattern – Knuckerbocker's Shell and ancient mage's bluish colored hooded robe – Clover the Clever's Cloak.

Twilight levitated seven ancient artifacts in midair for the students to look at. They awed in amazement about them.

"Who can tell me what these are?" Twilight asked calmly.

The students muttered happily about the artifact. Belle groaned, "More junks?"

"Nope! They're all legendary magical artifacts!" Ocellus answered happily while holding the book. Everyone looked at her curiously. She giggled nervously, "I've read ahead in Equestrian Cultures and Camaraderie: Volume Seven."

Bella groaned, "Figures. You couldn't resist reading the book."

Ocellus shrugged a bit, "Yeah. I got too excited for it."

"You're right, Ocellus." Twilight said calmly while introducing each and every artifact, "This is the Amulet of Aurora, the Talisman of Mirage, the Helm of Yksler, the Crown of Grover, Knuckerbocker's Shell, Angelic Wings of Hope and Clover the Clever's Cloak."

"And the gems are real!" Spike exclaimed happily, making Twilight suspiciously looked at him. He yelped, "Eh, not that I... tasted them."

Twilight smiled and continued her lesson, "Princess Celestia gifted these to our school, since they each represent one of the cultures our students come from. And we'll learn all about them in a Spell-venger Hunt!"

"Spell-venger? Really?" Blackwitch asked in annoyance.

Jesuit shrugged, "I heard the worst nickname than this."

"It's a magical scavenger hunt." Twilight explained, "Each of you will work in pairs to try to find where in the school these artifacts are hidden."

Spike nodded, "The team that finds the most wins a private tour of the Canterlot Archives with Princess Celestia."

"Learning and fun?" Kindy asked curiously, "Now that's interesting…"

Rak chuckled, "Just imagine if my brother or any of our friends learn about this, they might go crazy."

Sandbar smirked, "I know the first pony to get crazy."

"I've already listed down the pairs on the note pad," Twilight said calmly yet humbly. The students gasped in shock. She asked, "What? Did I say something wrong again?"

Blackwitch raised her hoof up, "Ma'am, you've been summoned."

"Summoned?" Twilight asked in surprise. She turned and looked at her flank, which her cutie mark is glowing brightly. She gasped, "M-My cutie mark?!"





Rushed out from the School of Friendship, Twilight and Spike made their way to the Castle of Friendship's Council Chamber. And to their surprise, their friends – Mane Six and Dragon Strike Force, have been gathered inside the chamber.

Mane Six and Dragon Strike Force were gathered at the Council of Friendship, where they found their Cutie Marks were glowing and floating on the table.

"Wait. You all were called on this friendship quest, too?" Twilight asked in surprise.

Blazefist nodded while hummed firmly, "It must be a really important one."

Rarity added while pointed at the Cutie Map, "And terribly far away."

Everyone approached to the Cutie Map. They're looking at their own cutie marks floating and levitating at unknown area, which is located very far away from the Equestria. They all looked worry and concern about the situation.

"Getting there will take days," Terrorcreep said seriously.

Applejack hissed in concern, "Do y'all know what this means? There won't be any teachers left to run the school!"

Everyone gasped in shock and disbelief while looking at the Cutie Map. They all became concern and worried that they're now in tight situation.

Shadow Dragon hissed in anger, "Just what we need now…"

"What are we gonna do now? How can we handle two jobs now?" Shorty asked in concern, "We can't go to fulfil our Friendship Quest while dealing with teaching the students as well."

"Should we send our students home?" Fluttershy asked in concern.

"I say we take 'em with us! Road trip!" Pinkie cheered happily. She got head whacked very hard. She yelped in pain, "Darn it, Blazefist! Did you have to hit my head that hard?! I haven't felt that since the Battle of Canterlot!"

Blazefist huffed angrily, "Yeah. Because you have a harebrain idea like nearly blowing us up!"

"Blazefist's right," Rarity said in agreement, "In the middle of my friendship quilting class? I think not! All of those unfinished seams!"

Rainbow sighed, "Problem is we don't even know how long we'll be gone."

"Don't worry, everypony." Twilight said confidently while levitating a very long and big scroll, "I already have a seventy-point plan in place for this very situation."

Everyone looked shocked and surprised. Shadow Dragon sighed in annoyance, "Why do I get the feeling that your plan is gonna be a serious backfire?"

Twilight groaned, "Have a little faith on your wife, will ya? I really got a plan."





After the discussion with her friends, Twilight and Spike returned to the School of Friendship's Headmare Office. She summoned Starlight, Sunset and Lockdown to her place for discussing with them about the latest situation that she and her friends will be dealing with. They were in shock and concern about it.

"You want us to become headmare and vice-headmare?!" Starlight asked in concern and disbelief.

Twilight nodded firmly, "You two are perfect choice! You both are good leaders and experts in friendship. I trust you both to run this school exactly as I would."

Sunset looked uneasy and worried, "Uh, that's a pretty big responsibility, Twilight."

Sunset and Starlight were about to run, Twilight teleported to in front of them. She teleported them to headmare's seat.

Twilight smiled, "Which is why I've prepared everything you need."

Lockdown blew his whistle, signaling a group of Metal Ponies bringing the wheelbarrows of documents, files, books and so on. They placed them in front of both Starlight and Sunset, who were in shock and surprise of what they're looking at.

Twilight smiled as she explained, "The curriculum, rules for the Spell-venger Hunt, dining hall menus for the next six months…"

"Six months?! You're not really gonna be gone that long, are you?" Spike asked in disbelief.

Lockdown groaned in concern, "That's not a good sign."

"Both Spike and Lockdown will assist you with this." Twilight added calmly, "Anything that isn't covered in my files, they'll be able to help you with."

"Then why not put them in charge?" Starlight asked curiously.

Sunset nodded, "Yeah. Spike and Lance are considered to be part of your family. They should take over and lead it. Not to mention, Lockdown is a discipline teacher and has great experience with teaching and handling school matters. Plus, he's a good substitute teacher too."

Spike panicked, "No-ho-ho, thanks. Eh, being a princess for Twilight was hard enough. Plus, Lance wasn't really interested in politics."

Lockdown cleared his throat nervously, "Well, yeah, about that. I'm not really that good with being headmaster."

"Looks like we're on our own…" Sunset said in annoyance.

Starlight sighed with facepalm, "I'm gonna pretend that made sense. But if you're sure it's what you really want, we promise we won't let you down."

Twilight smiled happily, "I knew I could count on you. As I've said before, Lockdown and Spike will help you guys out."

Lockdown saluted firmly, "You can count on us."

"Great. What could possibly go wrong?" Starlight asked dryly.

Sunset looked at Starlight dryly, "Do you really want to know how bad it might turn out to be?"

Starlight groaned, "Please, don't."





After settling and preparing Starlight and Sunset for their assignment as the Headmare and Vice-Headmare, Mane Six and Dragon Strike Force have set off for their journey to the unknown area. Hearing what happened, Lance met up with Starlight, Sunset, Lockdown and Spike to help them out with the School of Friendship. They all waved goodbye to their friends, and also wishing them luck for their quest.

"Come back soon! Please!" Starlight said hopefully.

"Don't worry, Starlight. You've got this," Lance said calmly, "Plus, you got us to help around."

Sunset sighed, "I hope you're right, Lance. Because being a headmare or principal to the school is no joke."

Starlight nodded in agreement, "Yeah. Hopefully, it goes smoothly…"

Just as Starlight and her team were about to leave and return to the School of Friendship, they found Discord's standing beside them. He blew his nose with a handkerchief.

"I hate goodbyes, don't you?" Discord mocked with tears. He then broke into pieces while exclaimed, "I just go to pieces."

"Discord! What a... heh... nice surprise!" Starlight greeted uneasily and nervously, making Discord gave thumbs up.

Sunset cleared her throat as she asked, "This is your first time at our new school, isn't it?"

Discord quickly reformed and restored his pieces into one solid body. He split into three clones – one worn a grayish colored suit, another worn sailor uniform and kid's propeller cap and last one worn a graduation suit.

"Oh, was I not invited to the grand opening? Friends and Family Day? Baccalaureate?" Discord Clones asked one-by-one before asked in unison annoyingly, "I hadn't noticed."

The Discord Clones magically disappeared before reemerged into one as he was still glaring at his friends.

"Well, at least you're here now." Sunset smiled uneasily.

Starlight looked worried as she asked, "Um, why are you here now?"

Discord smiled slyly and cunningly while looking at the School of Friendship, "To fill in for Twilight, of course, as head-draconequus. I seem to recall a whole song about how this school is where you make your own rules. Now, who better at that than me?"

Lockdown scoffed, "Haven't you heard, bonehead? Starlight and Sunset are in-charge now."

Discord glared at Lockdown, "Really? I thought there must be some mistake."

Starlight shook her head calmly while showing her scroll, "Nope. Twilight picked me for the job. And she left pretty detailed instructions for me to follow."

Sunset nodded, "We intended to follow the letter till the end."

Picking the scroll up, Discord smiled slyly while looking through it, "Well, I'm sure that she wouldn't mind a few tiny suggestions."

"I don't think so, Mr. Pennywise!" Lockdown snapped firmly as he quickly jumped up to grab and bring the scroll down. While rolling up his scroll, he continued sternly, "Not gonna happen. Whatever kind of screw loose idea you have is not gonna happen here! Not after what that troublemaking humans have done here!"

"You do realize is Emperor Nezha did that," Lance corrected firmly. Lockdown glared at him. He cleared his throat, "I-I was just pointing out. Nothing else."

Lockdown huffed angrily, "Either way, Discord is not permitted to do anything with the school!"

"EXCUSE ME?!" Discord asked angrily and annoyingly.

Starlight sighed, "Lockdown does have the point. We promised Twilight I'd handle this her way."

Sunset nodded in agreement, "Yeah. Sorry, Discord. But you're welcome to check around if you want?"

"Reeeeeeally?" Discord asked annoyingly. He scoffed, "Well, we'll see if you change your mind."

With that, he snapped his fingers as Discord magically teleported out. Everyone sighed in relief that he hasn't start causing the problem now.

"That was close," Lance said in relief. He groaned, "I really hate to go through that."

Spike nodded, "Yeah. But I have a bad feeling about this. Discord's not gonna like this one."

"Don't worry, Spike. Discord and us are old 'save Equestria' buddies. He'll be fine." Starlight reassured.

"She's right. I don't think Discord's type of guy would let this bother him," Sunset agreed calmly.

Spike hummed in concern, "If you say so. Still, did we ever send the invitation card to Discord before?"

Lance shrugged, "I actually not sure. If she or Fluttershy did, then Discord must have purposely ignored it for a reason."

"Whatever the case is, we can't let it bother us," Starlight said firmly while looking at the scroll, "Now, what's next on Twilight's list?"

Starlight was reading her scroll as she and her friends turned and returned to the School of Friendship, proceed with working on the tasks that Twilight have set for them. However, unknown to them, Discord was hiding behind the bushes while looking at the School of Friendship.

"So close… So close to get inside. I need to start my work ASAP. They have to know who are these spies, and need to be dealt with. But I need more solid evidence that these troublemakers really work for Nezha," Discord grumbled. He sighed in frustration, "I hate to do this. But this is for Fluttershy."





On the next day, Starlight and her school staffs continued their duty in the School of Friendship. They have handled and managed the school administration, teachings and counsels especially preparing the upcoming event – Spell-venger Hunt. The students were chatting happily while heading off to their class.

Starlight and her school staffs are at the school lobby while discussing for the latest report they have. They're heading straight to the headmare's office now.

"Okay. I hid the artifacts for the Spell-venger Hunt and ordered school supplies for the week." Spike said calmly while looking through the scroll, "All you have to worry about is teaching class."

Lockdown nodded while looking at his clipboard, "Yup. I've already arranged the substitute teachers for the school subjects and lessons they're capable of. The Student and Teacher Staff ID tracking system is still working, making sure that they won't tried anything funny or if they ever get kidnapped."

"That's a bit overkill, don't you think?" Sunset asked in concern.

"After what happened before, I'm not taking any chance," Lockdown said seriously and firmly, "We already have two incidents with the school before. We can't afford to have another one. This might give Chancellor Neighsay the chance to slander us again."

Sunset hummed thoughtfully about Lockdown's reasons, "You make a good point."

"Best of all, no sign of troubles from either Discord or Dark Mystic Ponies," Lance added calmly, "Plus, some of my friends would be helping us with this."

Starlight sighed, "Thanks, Everyone. Maybe we will get through this okay."

"Well, let's hope that nothing goes wrong," Lance said hopefully.

Just as Starlight and her school staffs arrived and entered the Headmare's Office, they found something shocking and disbelieving. The office is completely in chaos and disorder, filled with ridiculous yet unusual and messy atmosphere and designs. The place is almost like a jungle, pillars became a tree-like pillars with peacocks on top and were surrounded by miniature houseblocks, two windows trapdoors-like with thundering storm inside, antique cupboards with unusual materials, an office table set on top of the tree and a large cup on small island in middle of the pond, where Discord happily working and typing on his typewriter on the bread.

"What the?!" Sunset asked in shock and confusing.

"Come in, come in." Discord said sternly while eating the bread, "You'll let the twittermites out."

"Twittermites?" Spike and Lance asked in confusion.

Suddenly, the swarm of Twittermites were flying straight towards Spike and Lance. They gave a powerful electrical shock on both of them, making them yelped in pain before jumped into the pond. They both coughed heavily before getting off from the pond.

"Discord! What are you doing?!" Starlight demanded.

"Nopony was at your desk. Imagine what Twilight would say." Discord mocked amusingly. He then transformed into Twilight. She mocked, "Oh, how could you, Starlight?! You've broken my trust and failed me completely!"

Lance groaned, "That wasn't funny, Discord."

Discord shrugged happily, "Oh, don't worry. I'll cover for you. By the way, I hope you like Limburger cheese. I got a month's supply for the teacher's lounge."

With the snap of his finger, Discord has magically summoned the Dark Warrior Trio and the large crate before them. To everyone's shock and concern, the crate opened and revealed a large rounded cheese, rolling straight towards them. They all panicked in fear and worry as they quickly run for their lives. They barely escaped it, though a large cheese slammed on Lockdown to the ground.

Got out from the rounded cheese, Lockdown groaned in annoyance, "Now, I'm getting really mad with him!"

Almost everyone gagged sickly to smell the smelly cheese, Starlight grunted as she pushed Discord out, "We'll take it from here, Discord. Go relax. Have a cup of tea. At home."

Annoyed and irritated, Discord stomped on his hoof to the ground for halting, He turned and glared at Starlight, "Oh! Some thanks for all my help. And after I hired all those substitute teachers for you."

"You did what?!" Lockdown asked in shock and disbelief.

Spike hissed in concern, "Actually, that does sound kinda helpful. And it was next on our to-do list."

"Which teachers did you hire?" Sunset asked in concern.

Discord smirked slyly, "I'm glad you asked." He whispered quietly to the readers, "A perfect chance to expose some spies."





Discord guide and led Starlight and her school staffs to Fluttershy's Classroom. They found most of the students including Sandbar, Melody, Ocellus, Yona, Heatwave, DECK, Blackwitch, Mano and Rak looked very nervous and scared. They're facing and looking at Iron Will, who sternly glanced at them.

"They call it 'making friends', because you have to make creatures be your friends!" Iron Will said firmly and seriously. He then pointed at Yona, "Show me what you've got, yak!"

As commanded, Yona moved to the front. She gulped fearfully as she spoke quietly, "Be my friend."

"If you're quiet, I don't buy it!" Iron Will snapped at worried Yona.

Feared and worried, Yona roared out loud, "Be my friend!"

Iron Will groaned as he shouted, "I've heard pudding that's more convincing!"

Panicked and scared now, Yona screamed in fear yet louder, "Be! My! Friend!"

The students looked scared and feared especially Rak, Heatwave and even the stoic Blackwitch screamed and panicked in fear before ran off at once. Yona was shocked and hurt to see it, though Iron Will looked very pleased with the results.

Lockdown stuttered in disbelief, "W-What?!"

"That's not how Twilight teaches friendship." Sunset said in disbelief.

Starlight nodded fearfully, "Yeah. This isn't right."





At the Buckball Field, the students were helping and given the hospitality to Cranky Doodle Donkey, who was resting on the beach chair in middle of the field. Cozy Glow, disgusted, used nail file on his hooves. Jesuit groaned in frustration as he was massaging his back legs. Ciel looked tired while fanning on her. Kindy and Leo grunted as they were holding the umbrella to cover him from the shade. Bella was bringing the iced tea jug and a glassed cup.

"Some fieldtrip! Where's my iced tea?!" Cranky Doodle Donkey complained. He sipped the iced tea cup. He yelped before spitted out on her, "It is too cold!"

Bella groaned in annoyance as she headed off to get another drink. She returned, bringing a barrel cup for him to drink. Again, he spitted it on her face.

"Now it's too hot!" Cranky Doodle Donkey complained angrily.

Bella groaned angrily as she headed off to get another set of tea jug and cup. She gave it to Cranky Doodle to drink. And again, he spit on her face.

"Now it's too tea-flavored! You call yourselves friends?!" Cranky Doodle grumbled angrily.

Bella screamed angrily, "That's it! I've had it with him! Let's take him out! My brother always said 'Friendship doesn't solve anything'! Fist does!"

Cozy Glow scowled, "I second it! I'm done being too nice for this! One nasty fight won't hurt a bit! F#$ king donkey!"

Bella and Cozy Glow screamed angrily as they jumped and attacked Cranky Doodle Donkey, who made the donkey noise and screamed for help. This shocked and alerted Ciel, Kindy, Leo and Jesuit panicked and tried to reason and restrain them from hurting the old donkey.

Starlight and her teaching staffs were in shock and concern of what they just saw. Lance hissed, "That is definitely not how Twilight teaches friendship."

"No kidding," Spike agreed.

Spike noticed Discord smiled pleasingly while drinking his ice tea glass. The first clone was using the video camera to film and record on them. The second clone was looking at two students file – Cozy Glow and Bella Anime. The third one was writing down on his notes. The fourth was putting some charts about them.

"What are you doing?" Spike asked suspiciously.

Discord smiled, "Nothing much. Just writing a report about those two. They don't seem to be doing well with Friendship Studies."

"They're learning," Lance said sternly, "Bella's getting better with her friendship lessons, thanks to Ocellus, though she tends to get impatient with someone messing with her. Cozy Glow's just a kid. No need to make report about this."

Discord shook his head, "If only you knew who they really are. After all, you have three troublemakers you're dealing with. Who knows what kind of mess they could cause?"

His remarks shocked and surprised Lance and Spike, making them suspicious that he must be aware of 'three troublemakers'. Though they were aware of Cozy Glow being one of them, they never thought Bella could be one of them. They need to keep their eyes out for them now.





On the next class, Starlight's school staff headed off to another class. They then heard some shouting and cheering, making them worried and concern. Just as they arrived at Shadow Dragon's classroom, Arcee got kicked and thrown against the wall. And to their shock and disbelief, they found Drago emerged out while glaring at her. The students including Smolder, Solflare, Aero, Gallus and Silverstream looked worry and scared of the situation while wondering what they can do next when dealing with him.

"You got some nerve thinking you can take me down, pinky?" Drago asked in annoyance.

Arcee groaned while positioned herself in Blazing Dragoon Style, "Do your worst, gecko!"

Drago roared, "Nobody calls me that!"

Drago dashed and attacked Arcee, who firmly and determinedly dodge and evaded the attacks while using her Black Serpent Strikes at him by face and chest. This annoyed and angered him to attack her, as well as unleashing flamethrower on her, which she barely dodged it.

"Drago?! Here?!" Spike asked in disbelief.

"You hired a most dangerous criminal in our school?!" Starlight asked angrily.

Sunset groaned, "Have you lost your mind, Discord?!"

Discord chuckled uneasily, "Well, he was a buddy of Spike."

Spike facepalmed, "My buddy is Boomer, not Drago! He's my archrival and a killer too, and son of Demon Lord of Fire!"

"SHENDU?!" Discord asked in fear. He turned and looked at Drago, who slammed and struck Arcee to the ground. She managed to kick him off before resumed a fierce fight. He chuckled uneasily with fear and worried looks, "Uh oh. Wrong guy!"

"WHAT KIND OF MORON WOULD BRING A VILLAIN TO THE SCHOOL?! THE NEXT THING YOU WANNA KNOW IS THAT YOU BECOME GROGAR TO UNITE ALL VILLAINS TO BEAT HEROES! ARE YOU ALWAYS SO CHAOTICALLY IDIOT?!" Lockdown screamed angrily at Discord's face, and even the whole school. He panted heavily, "I almost have a heart attack."

Before anyone could do anything, Drago roared angrily as he rammed and pushed Arcee all the way to the school hallway. Starlight and her school staffs went after them to the location, where they found it getting more chaotic and out of control. Yona continued rampaging and demanding everyone to be her friend. Gallus, Silverstream, Leo and Kindy struggled with restraining Bella and Cozy from attacking Cranky Doodle Donkey. Arcee continued battling with Drago.

"W-W-W-Wait! Calm down, everycreature! It's gonna be okay!" Starlight called out.

However, the students unable to stop and calm down as they were still screaming and panicking in fear, confusion, pain and agony about the latest situation they've had. The school hallway is receiving more damages from the students' fight and panic. Starlight was stunned in disbelief and worry as she's unable to calm them down.

"Mmmm, my, my, my. You do seem like you're in over your head." Discord mocked amusingly while gave 'petting' pat on Starlight's head. He smirked, "Won't Twilight be so disappointed with how you're ruining—I mean, running her school?"

Starlight became extremely annoyed and irritated with Discord's mockery as she almost explodes. She screamed out loud, "QUIET!"

Everyone quickly stopped and get quiet at once while shockingly yet fearfully looked at her. Her school staffs also were worried about her and her temper. Discord looked surprise by her reaction.

"All the so-called 'substitute' teachers, leave the school at once!" Starlight ordered firmly while using her megaphone, "All the students that have suffered some minor injuries, go to medical wing and see Metal Ponies for treatment now! Those who are not, clean this place at once!"

"And if we don't?!" Drago demanded.

Starlight activated and fired her powerful Starlight Explosion Blast at Drago, sending him all the way back to the Dark Forest. His scream of pain can still be heard inside the school. Everyone turned and looked at her.

"Anymore objection?!" Starlight demanded impatiently.

All the substitute teachers including Iron Will and Cranky Doodle Donkey panicked and ran for their lives by exiting out of the school. And at the same time, the injured and wounded students including Arcee, Yona, Bella and Cozy Glow were sent to medical wing for treatment. The rest of students including Rescue Warrior Club and Students Seven quickly cleaned up the mess and repair the school damages. The last thing they ever want is getting on Starlight's nerve.

Starlight panted heavily and exhaustingly as she tried to calm down. Sunset, Lockdown, Lance and Spike were worried and scared now while Discord has mixed feelings of amusing yet worried and nervous about her temper.

"Remind me not to get on her bad side," Lance said fearfully.

Spike nodded, "Ditto."

Starlight turned and glared at Discord, "Discord! This is all your fault!"

"Mine?" Discord asked in disbelief, "I thought you were in charge here."

"We were if an idiot like you hadn't interfere with our work!" Lockdown snapped angrily. He shown his clipboard, "I've already prepared the substitute teachers, not some wannabes!"

Discord shrugged innocently, "But I'm happy to pitch in if you need me."

"What I need is for you to leave!" Starlight said sternly.

Discord smirked slyly as he snapped his fingers. He magically transformed into a big grayish-brownish leaf-like. He playfully nuzzled her.

"Happy now?" Discord asked.

Lockdown groaned, "That's it! I'm gonna-!"

"Calm down, everyone!" Sunset said firmly. Everyone turned to her. She sighed, "Discord, please. Just leave. Now. And we don't want your crazy antics to get some bad reviews again."

Discord groaned with his rolling eyes, "Fine! From now on, I won't try to help. At! All!"

Discord's Leaf Form flew straight out of the opened window. He's now blown away to another place. Everyone sighed in relief.

"Thanks, Sunset," Starlight said in relief, "Let's just hope he stays gone."

Knowing that Discord is searching for three troublemakers, Spike shook his head in disagreement, "I wouldn't count on it. He'll be back."

Recalling Discord researching on Bella Anime and Cozy Glow, Lance nodded, "Yeah. I think Discord has a reason of why he wants to come to the school."

"Like what? Testing us?" Lockdown asked in disbelief, "As if!"

"Lockdown's right. Why couldn't he just tell me of what he really wants?" Starlight questioned in confusion, "I thought we were friends."

Spike sighed, "Well, it's kinda what he does. Even to ponies or dragons he cares about."

"So now what?" Sunset asked, "If he really does come back with nasty tricks, we have to be ready."

"I'm with you, Sunset. We have to make some necessary preparation for him." Starlight said firmly. She turned and looked at Twilight's portrait, "I told Twilight we'd run her school right, and I'm gonna keep that promise. No matter what."

Sunset sighed, "I hope you're right. The last thing we want is more chaotic problem in this school."





Returning to his home, Discord is now inside the Chaosville's basement, where he was working and dealing with his spy project. He was going through all the recorded video, student profiles, notes, chart plans and the stolen computer for him to use and access through. He hummed thoughtfully as he was typing on the computer while looking at two pictures of Bella Anime and Cozy Glow. It's making him very uneasy and worried.

"Nezha isn't the type of Mystic Pony, who's willing to adopt and accept any pony to be part of his family. So, what makes her so special for him to accept? What does he see in her?" Discord asked suspiciously and thoughtfully while looking at the picture of Bella Anime and Ocellus working on 'Stop Bullying Humans'. He commented, "While she does have the spirited image and attitude of her brother, but she's more open-minded and humbly than him. Perhaps, she can be reasoned and turned for better. Better yet, becoming a hero that Nezha could never achieve."

Looking at Cozy Glow's picture profile, Discord hummed, "Still, Cozy Glow is another story. Based on the student profile, I can't seem to find anything that relates and connection to her. No family relatives. No organization. Or even any event that has her or family involved of. Nothing at all. Like Hak Xing said, she doesn't exist in this world. So, what is she?"

Discord hummed thoughtfully while looking at Tempest Shadow picture, "Tempest Shadow – a former Commander of Storm Kingdom has sincerely surrendered to Twilight and was pardoned from the war crime. She became a Commander of newly formed 'Friendship Guards' to atone her sins." He scoffed while looking at the pictures of Tempest talking with Death Tactic, "If that is true, then why are you so secretly communicating, no, working with Death Tactic for various missions?"

Putting three pictures of Tempest, Bella and Cozy Glow together; Discord hummed suspiciously with narrowed eyes to glare at them.

"Three of them have different backgrounds, histories and events; but they shared one thing in common. Spies for Nezha Vengito to infiltrate Twilight's Kingdom and School of Friendship. For what purpose? I'll never know." Discord said suspiciously and firmly. He hummed, "I need to go deeper. Starlight won't allow me to be teacher staff, then I'll have to think something clever as Clover."





On the next day, Starlight and her school staffs have managed to repair and restore the School of Friendship's damages, thanks to the effort and help of Metal Ponies and SOF Students. Since Starlight has removed 'substitute teachers', Lockdown has brought the proper and better ones to the school. They were Shiroi, Burnblast, Lightningblade, Wild Maniac, Asami, Shadow Five, Cheerilee and Cutie Mark Crusaders, and even Tempest Shadow and Grubber.

Everyone has been gathered at the lobby, where Starlight, her remaining school staffs and substitute teachers were making announcement to the students.

"Good morning, students! I know there's been a little bit of adjustment since the professors left for their trip. But thanks to Mr. Lockdown, we've brought in new, new teachers." Starlight said humbly and calmly while pointing at the substitute teachers. She continued, "And now everything should run smoothly. Now it's time for class. And don't forget, this afternoon is the Spell-venger Hunt!"

The students chattered happily before heading off and returning to their classrooms now. The substitute teachers also joined as well. Starlight and her school staffs including Cutie Mark Crusaders smiled happily and warmly about it.

"Can't believe that Discord would do this? Why?" Nyx asked.

Spike hummed, "I don't know, Nyx. But I have the feeling that he might know about three troublemakers. We've confirmed that Cozy Glow and Bella are the troublemakers. Only one more to find out."

"Either way, let's keep an eye on them and also Discord," Lance said firmly, "If he did come back here, we really need to talk with him privately about what he really knows."

Spike, Nyx and even Cutie Mark Crusaders nodded firmly yet agreement about the situation. They need to find out what Discord know about three troublemakers.





Inside Shadow Dragon's Martial Art Dojo, Tempest Shadow is now a substitute teacher and sensei to his students including Arcee, Solflare, Aero, Gallus and Silverstream. Sunset and Lance have just arrived to check on the Friendship Guard Commander's teaching progress. Comparing to Shadow Dragon's teaching style to be patient and calm while showing off his fighting style and helped the students to develop and create their own fighting skills, Tempest Shadow is very strict and stern with the students to follow the basic rules and training of fighting style before developed with their own and engaging her.

Tempest is now facing and dealing with Arcee, who used her combined her speed and swift, struck her Rabbit Speed Kicks before struck her Black Serpent Strikes and Blazing Dragon Style at her. Tempest firmly and calmly dodged and blocked the attacks, though she received some attacks. Just as the young student struck her kick at her, she grabbed it before twist and flipped her around. She then channeled and focus her own energy within before struck her Storming Punch at the pink Hippogriff's face before launch her Lightning Kick at her off to the ground. Just as Arcee recovered, she found Tempest dashed in like lightning as she quickly grabbed and caught her by throat while holding her claws on the back. This shocked and surprised everyone in the room.

"Wow. She's good," Lance commented in surprise.

Sunset nodded, "Yeah. She gave your dad a hard time. They both are quite equal and almost beaten each other to the pulp."

"Yikes," Lance remarked in amusement, "She's now in third place to be my dad's rival."

"She sure is," Sunset agreed.

Tempest released her holding on Arcee. She smiled warmly, "Well done, Arcee. You have mastered the arts and powers of Dragon and Black Serpent. You're truly indeed your master's apprentice."

Arcee bowed humbly, "Thank you, Commander. I did a lot of practice, but I'm still not close and good as he is."

Tempest shook her head calmly while patted Arcee, "Don't sell yourself short, young apprentice. The way I see it. You have good potential to become a warrior with courage, kindness and intelligent for defending your soldiers and civilians. Possibly that you could become a leader."

Arcee hissed, "You give too much credits to me, ma'am. I'm not very good at leading the team like you or my master."

Tempest smiled warmly, "Arcee, I am confident that you are good and capable leader for possessing courage, wisdom, kindness and honor. Even if there's a mistake or defeat, you learn from it and do it better. Not just for yourself, but also the team and legion. That's what makes you a better leader. Master Shadow Dragon would agree so."

Surprised and inspired by her substitute teacher, Arcee bowed humbly before Tempest, "Thank you, Commander Tempest. I'm honored. I will do my best."

Tempest nodded while patted Arcee's back, "Good to hear you, young warrior."

Suddenly, the door got burst out in two. Everyone yelped in alert and surprised. They turned and looked back at the entrance. They found Discord, wearing martial art robe, marched inside while singing 'Everypony Love Kung Fu Fighting' and dancing in Kung Fu Style.

"You've gotta be kidding me…" Tempest grumbled in annoyance, "What are you doing here, Discord? You're banished from coming to this school!"

Discord scoffed, "That's true. But I was banished from becoming teacher staff. So, I've come here to become a student instead."

"Somehow, I doubt of this." Tempest remarked dryly, "Either way, I want no interruption during my classroom. The students require a great discipline and concentration to perfect their martial art skills."

"Whatever you say," Discord mocked playfully. He gasped, "Say! Why don't you train me? I would like to show you what I can do!"

Tempest huffed, "No. I won't train a slacker like you. You hardly worth my time."

"What's the matter, Commander? Scared that I expose of who you really are?" Discord taunted.

Tempest was annoyed and irritated yet suspicious by Discord's taunt, "Perhaps, I could teach you a lesson. You should learn when to open your big mouth or else karma will haunt you down."

Discord chuckled, "I'm shaking my boots. Let's do this, baby!"

Tempest narrowed her angry eyes, "You will regret that, fool…"

Discord yelled happily and mockingly while showing off his 'Kung Fu' moves. He charged and struck his attacks at her. She calmly and swiftly dodged and evaded the attacks while swinging her punches and kicks on him for couple of times. Though irritated and annoyed by her constant dodging and fighting back, the Draconequus smirked slyly like he has the idea. While relentlessly attacking the commander, he began mocking and insulting Tempest, who has grown annoyed and irritated by him.

"You know, I find something funny and interesting about you. You sure have a lot of dark secrets in you. Something involved with your restored horn?" Discord mocked amusingly, shocking Tempest. She continued angrily attacking. He swiftly and slippery to dodge and evade them. He continued mocking and insulting, "Did you really join the Storm Kingdom for your horn? Or maybe, you were sent there to provoke and make him attack Equestria, just like what you're about to do here? Sabotaging and ruining the School of Friendship. After what Twilight has done for you, you're gonna turn your back on her? Shame on you, Tempest! Did you really feel sorry for all the things you've done? Tell me more about your boyfriend. Is he really a blue unicorn with red eyes? Quite handsome and smart, isn't he? I think you and him fit well for each other. After all, you were working for him, right? Answer this, dear Tempest, do you even care of your friends especially Twilight Sparkle, the only one who gave you're the chance of redemption? You're very, very heartless like what general did to you and your squad. You bring shame to them and even Grubber."

Angered by Discord's insults, Tempest screamed in anger as she unleashed her powerful Thunderstorm Power Beam on him, shocking and injuring him for the moment. He has turned into burnt and crisped form. He groaned before falling down on his back. Everyone was in shock and disbelief of what they just saw.

Tempest panted firmly with her gritted teeth, "Class dismiss!"

Tempest turned and exited out of the dojo. Everyone became uneasy and worried of what they have just witnessed. The students muttered in concern about Tempest lost her cool. Lance and Sunset approached to crisped Discord.

"What was that, Discord? Did you have to insult her badly?" Sunset demanded firmly.

Lance nodded, "Yeah. What were you thinking?"

"Worth it…" Discord said weakly and painfully yet dizzy, "Found the truth…"

"Truth?" Sunset and Lance asked in surprise and confusion.

Lance looked shock and concern as he gave some thoughts, "Don't tell me. Tempest is the last one of three troublemakers?! Is she really working for Nezha and Death Tactic from the start?"

After leaving the dojo, Tempest entered the restroom, where she took out her commlink as she was contacting her ally.

"Grand General, we've got situation! Discord onto us!"





Inside the science lab; Asami, taking over her older brother's position as science teacher, was teaching the students of handling and managing the chemistry. Two pairs were working together as a team mixing and mashing up chemicals and potions into healing potion. Cutie Mark Crusaders have just arrived to check on the science class, making sure it's alright.

Almost all struggled with chemistry while others understood and achieved creating the healing potion. Leo and Jesuits excelled with their chemistry. Kindy struggled with understanding the chemistry if not for Ciel's assistance. Cozy Glow is working together with Mano, who remained patient and calm with her while teaching what kind of potion to use for healing potion. Just as they finished up with their potion, it exploded and poured out on their face. Everyone looked worry and concern for her.

As soon as the smoke dispersed, both Mano and Cozy Glow recovered. However, her body has some black patches, her mane even shown some purple-colored streaks and her cutie mark has a familiar shield with crescent moon. Everyone gasped in shock and concern of what they just saw.

"What in the world?!" Nyx asked in shock.

LAUGHTER! Everyone looked around to find the source of laughter. To their shock and surprise, a blackish goo bubbled up from Asami's flask as it popped and formed into Discord. He amusingly glared at Cozy Glow.

Discord smirked, "How do you like it now, little fake?"

Cozy Glow cried in tear as she quickly ran out of the classroom while crying in tears. Almost everyone turned and glared at Discord for not only pranking on them, but also bullying them.

"Discord! What did you do?!" Asami demanded angrily and firmly, "That was horrible to Cozy Glow!"

Discord shrugged, "If that's her real name. As far as you all know, her so-called appearance is not even real like she doesn't exist."

Asami groaned in annoyance, "Get out now! Before I make the report to Starlight! She will have the word with you!"

"Whatever. I done my part. Adding another to my report," Discord said happily before teleported at once.

Asami groaned in annoyance before calming her muttering and worrying students to resume the lessons. Cutie Mark Crusaders looked shock and confuse of what they just saw.

"What was that?" Nyx asked in thoughts, "her 'Rook Chess Piece' cutie mark suddenly turned into a shield with moon in it. She even has some black patches on her. What is she? Is she even a pony?"





Inside the Headmare's Office; Sunset, Lockdown, Lance and Nyx were making the report to Starlight and Spike about Discord's activity in the school. This annoyed and frustrated her.

"I don't believe it…" Starlight hissed in frustration while reading the reports. She groaned before slammed her head against the table, "Damn it, Discord!"

Everyone looked worry and uneasy about it. Sunset nodded in concern, "Discord's getting out of control! He's really pissed about what happened when the School of Friendship was opened."

Starlight sighed, "No kidding. We need to deal with it somehow."

"Agreed." Lockdown said firmly and seriously. He looked at his student tracking device, "According to my device, he's heading to Wild Maniac's class now! That guy maybe trickster, but I outsmart him."

"Well, let's go now," Starlight said firmly, "He's really gone too far now. He and I are gonna have a talk."

Starlight, Sunset and Lockdown marched out of the office. Lance, Spike and Nyx followed them from behind while having their own private discussion.

"Guys, you noticed what Discord was trying to do, right?" Spike asked calmly.

Lance nodded, "Yeah. Even though Tempest never admitted, her reaction and attacks on Discord proved that she's one of three troublemakers." Spike and Nyx looked shock and disbelief. He sighed, "I didn't want to believe it but Tempest never lose her cool no matter what happens, unless something like her closest friend or being insult about horn. As far as I can tell, he mentioned about a blue unicorn with red eyes."

"Death Tactic…" Nyx answered in concern. Lance nodded in confirmation. She continued, "Discord targeted Cozy Glow again. You won't believe of what Crusaders and I found out. That filly got some patches and same cutie mark as mine."

Lance and Spike were in shock. The dragon hissed, "Yikes. What happened?"

"No idea," Nyx admitted in concern, "But she's not really who she seems to be. Something to do with Hak Xing's riddle about her."

Spike hummed in concern, "Maybe you're right. Now, he's heading for Bella Anime. No doubt that he's gonna expose her that she's a spy for Nezha."

Lance nodded, "Yeah. If there's one thing that Bella got in common with her human counterpart from Equestria Girls, they both loved her brother and will do whatever it takes to complete their mission, for their brother. He's gonna exposed her soon."

Spike sighed, "When she does, I hope she do it a right thing."





Wild Maniac, serving as coach, was coaching and training the students including Sandbar, Melody, Ocellus, Yona, Heatwave, DECK, Blackwitch, Mano and Rak. They ran very fast and quick as they can, going around the large Buckball Field for almost 10 laps. Seeing they have put up the effort, he made a loud whistle, making them stopped at once.

"Woo! Now, that's what I called 'wild', baby! Way to go!" Wild Maniac cheered happily. The students cheered happily, though exhausted and tired. He smiled, "Take a break, yo. I'm gonna get some drinks for you all."

The students chattered and complied to his command as they're now taking the seat and rest. Wild Maniac turned and headed off to get some drinks for his students. As soon as their substitute teacher left, Discord, dressed in yellow shirt, blue pants, a cap and a fake mustache while holding a clipboard and wearing a whistle around his neck, appeared before them.

"Take a lap, team!" Discord ordered firmly and calmly.

"Uh, actually, we just finished Professor Wild Maniac's workout." Sandbar said calmly.

"Yeah. We haven't even pass 5-minute break," Heatwave added in agreement. He glared at Sandbar, "Sandbar doesn't mind doing it."

Sandbar groaned, "Why you-!"

Discord hummed as he interrupted slyly, "Sounds like somepony needs a little motivation."

Discord blew a whistle, but at the same time, something appeared behind the students. Everyone looked behind as they found couple of Vileraptors climbing up to the top of seats. The ancient velociraptors-like screeched at them. The students screamed and panicked in fear as they quickly got off and ran for their lives. Vileraptors went after them at once. They all gone around the buckball field.

"Way to go, idiots!" Bella screamed in fear.

"It wasn't my fault!" Sandbar and Heatwave screamed and panicked.

The students managed to outrun the Vilreaptors while taking a break after third lap. Discord approached while glaring at them.

"We really need a break," Rak panted.

"Friendship is about honesty. So believe me when I say-" Discord said calmly before shouted at Rak's face, "-we're not stopping!"

Discord whistled out loud again, making Vileraptors screeched out loud to give chase. Seeing the creatures are on the move, the students panicked and ran for their lives at once. They all ran as fast as they can. Unfortunately for Ocellus, she's getting tired and exhausted from running.

"I… I… can't run… anymore…!" Ocellus panted heavily before tripped and fell to the ground hard. She grunted in pain while recovering. She looked behind and found Vileraptors were about to pounce on her. She screamed, "HELP!"

"Ocellus!" Bella and Sandbar screamed in concern, "Hang on!"

Just as Sandbar arrived and covered Ocellus, Bella charged and pushed the Vileraptors back, with the use of her Mantis Blade Strikes and Death Beam. However, the ancient velociraptors weren't badly injured.

Just before Vileraptors could do anything, they all got shot and blasted by two magical beams. They then got teleported off to 'Jurassic Land' at once. They all turned to back and found Starlight and her school staffs arrived at the scene. They're now very angry as they approach and confront Discord for the mess he has make.

"Discord, that's enough!" Starlight exclaimed in fury while glaring at Discord, "Endangering students crosses the line! I don't know why you're trying to ruin this school, but it stops now!"

Sunset said sternly, "Yeah! We won't tolerate this anymore!"

Discord scoffed as he magically removed his coaching suit, "I wouldn't be so sure."

Angered by his mockery, Starlight readied with her horn lighting up with magic, "This is your last warning."

"You tell her, sister!" Lockdown agreed firmly, "Teach that bothersome pest a lesson!"

Worried for her friend's rashness, Sunset spoke up while calmed her friend down, "Hey-hey-hey! Take it easy, Starlight! Discord's your friend, remember?"

"Well, he's not acting like it!" Starlight said firmly yet angrily.

Though he was aware Discord's purpose of trying to figure out and expose three troublemakers, Spike can't help but feel that he has gone too far. He spoke, "She's right, Discord. What's your problem?"

"My problem?" Discord asked angrily, "How is the fact that Twilight decided to put an incompetent, power-hungry unicorn and her friend human-turned-to-unicorn in charge of her school my problem?!"

Angered by his mockery, Starlight almost wanted to fire her magical beam. Suddenly, Lockdown stepped in and snapped firmly and sternly at Discord, "I can think of many reasons that they're better and smarter than you!"

"Excuse me?!" Discord demanded angrily.

"You heard me!" Lockdown said firmly while showing his clipboard. He listed down his reasons, "The only reasons why Headmare Twilight would never hire you because you're completely incompetent, irresponsible, insensitive, selfish, cruel, horrible, terrible, not intelligent and worst of all – completely obnoxious and irritated being, who never consider how important the friendship is! Both Starlight and Sunset do. They're better than you!"

Discord gasped in shock and anger, "How dare you?! You're gonna be sorry for this, KRONK!"

Discord snapped his fingers as he magically something that frightened Lockdown. He looked back and found something or someone has terrifying to make him scream. A couple of clowns made some funny and terrifying faces at him. He screamed in fear while running and hiding behind the chairs. This has made a last straw for Starlight to bear.

"That does it! Discord, you're fired!" Starlight snapped angrily.

Just before Discord could do anything, Starlight fired her powerful magical beam to blast him away from School of Friendship, sending him straight to Fluttershy's Cottage. She panted heavily while calming herself down. Everyone was in shock and disbelief of what they just saw. They muttered in fear and concern.

"Starlight, what the hell?!" Sunset asked in shock, "Did you realize of what you've done?! You scared the students off!"

Recovered from his nightmares, Lockdown groaned, "She does make a point."

As soon as Starlight calmed herself down, she turned and looked back as she found some students were and scared and worried of what they just saw. She realized of what she has done.

Starlight sighed calmly, "Everyone, don't worry. I only banished him to Fluttershy's Cottage, making sure that he doesn't cause more problems to the school again."

"I'm not sure that'd be a good idea," Spike said in concern, "Why didn't you just talk to Discord?"

"I would if he hadn't been a jerk in the first place," Starlight said angrily and firmly. She then gave some thoughts, "Or maybe, I'm just upset that he might be right. I've been doing a terrible job as headmare."

"That's ridiculous! Why would you think like that?!" Lockdown asked in disbelief.

Lance nodded, "Yeah. You just need to control your temper. That's all."

"Exactly," Starlight said firmly, surprising everyone. She sighed, "I did let my anger get to me again. I take it out on Discord. I'm worried and scared that I might disappoint Twilight. She's expecting me to do a good job for being a headmare."

Spike shook his head, "Just be yourself, Starlight. Twilight chose you to be Headmare because you got the knowledge and experience about friendship. Not to mention, you did provide the counsel to the students with their problems too."

"He does have the point," Sunset agreed calmly, "You did a fine job being a Headmare."

Starlight couldn't help but smile a bit, "I guess you're right. But still, I wonder why me being in charge bothers him so much."

"Yeah. That's a good question. Discord never get bothered about wanting more power," Sunset said in concern, "I mean he is the Spirit of Chaos and Disharmony. That's considered him powerful, right?"

Hearing the school bell rang, Spike spoke, "We can figure that out after the Spell-venger Hunt. C'mon!"

Just as Starlight and her school staffs were about to leave, Nyx spoke up, "If it helps you, Starlight; Lance and I can check on Discord to see what he really wants."

"And who knows? Try to talk some sense into him," Lance suggested.

Starlight hummed thoughtfully, "Alright. Just be careful with him. He's unpredictable."

"Got it." Lance and Nyx nodded firmly.

Lance and Nyx headed off to find Discord while Starlight and her school staffs returned to the School of Friendship, begin the Spell-venger Hunt. On their way out to the school's pond, they then spotted Cutie Mark Crusaders and even Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon were hiding behind the large rock. They followed behind them. They shushed at them while pointed something from the School of Friendship's tower-like, where three figures talking.

"We should make things quicker! Discord is gonna expose us!" Cozy exclaimed in concern.

"I make the rules here! I won't have you go behind my back again! Just like what you did before!" Tempest said angrily while holding her Summoner Gem, "Trust me. You do not want to test me!"

Cozy Glow looked scared and worried before panicked, "I-It wasn't my fault! Really! I didn't know she was a fake! That fake could have exposed my secret to the world! I have to get rid of her!"

Tempest growled in anger. Bella stood in while speaking, "Calm down, Commander! She's just a kid!"

"Spare me of your lecture, Bella. You and I know that she doesn't even exist in this world," Tempest said sternly and firmly, "She's a disposable."

"Come on, Tempest. Don't do something stupid!" Bella said firmly and seriously, "The last thing you want is regret and lose what you have gained!"

Though annoyed yet frustrated, Tempest groaned, "The thing is I'm not sure what I'm gonna regret and lose – my horn or open up to my friendship." She sighed, "Fine. Now go. You have Spell-venger Hunt to do."

Both Bella and Cozy Glow turned and headed off for their Spell-Venger Hunt event now. Tempest remained behind while looking at the sky, wondering about her decision.

"What was that about?" Lance asked.

Apple Bloom sighed, "No clue. Diamond Tiara called us when she and her workers were bringing more supplies for the school."

Diamond Tiara nodded, "Yeah. I just saw how Tempest threatened and dragged Cozy Glow out for the talk. Whatever is going on, it's not good."

"How did you two about this?" Nyx asked.

"I told her," Apple Bloom admitted. Nyx looked at her sternly. She sighed, "Well, we gonna need some help for this. Diamond Tiara's family got some serious connection to anyone for helping us with this. It would be great help."

Diamond Tiara huffed, "Yup. After what that brat did to you, I want to make her pay for it. What she did makes me mad for what I did before!"

Nyx patted Diamond Tiara, "No need to go that far, Diamond Tiara. Just do what you can to learn more about Cozy Glow. And also, stay away from her. The last thing I want is you all get in trouble because of me."

Cutie Mark Crusaders and even Snotty Duo nodded in understanding. Lance spoke, "Let's get going now."

Lance and Nyx headed off to find Discord while Cutie Mark Crusaders and Snotty Dup returned and entered the School of Friendship.





Lance and Nyx have arrived at Fluttershy's Cottage, searching and looking for Discord while checking if he was alright. Just as they entered the cottage, they were surprised and shocked to see him and his clones were researching and studying on the latest findings and the video about Tempest Shadow, Cozy Glow and Bella Anime.

"Discord?" Nyx asked in surprise.

"Ah, my friends! Welcome! Welcome! Come on in!" Discord exclaimed happily. Lance and Nyx did so and entered the cottage. Writing down on his report, he smiled happily, "You're just in time to see my latest report about my findings!"

"So, you're not mad at Starlight?" Lance asked in concern.

"What? Banished by her?" Discord asked playfully. He chuckled, "Nope. I'm not mad. In fact, I'm glad that she and the whole school got distracted by my crazy antics, so that I can conduct my 'real' work. Once I got everything I need, I just need someone to blast me away from the school."

"Wait a sec! You mean to tell me that everything happened from today and just now was a big distraction for you to multitask with researching and spying on three spies?!" Lance asked in disbelief and shock. Discord nodded happily. He hissed, "Man, you're really crazy."

Discord chuckled, "That's me."

Looked at the works, Nyx asked, "You really tried to find out about the three troublemakers?"

Discord nodded happily, "Yes, I did. I confirmed my suspicions that Tempest Shadow, Bella Anime and Cozy Glow are the spies working for Nezha."

"What?!" Nyx and Lance asked in disbelief and shock.

"Oh yes, I did! Check them out by yourself! I really did my research!" Discord said firmly and calmly. Nyx and Lance approached and checked on the reports that he has made. They were in shock and disbelief. He asked, "I'd take your silence means I'm right, right?"

"Damn it. I always knew Cozy Glow is a spy but Bella and Tempest?" Nyx asked in disbelief. She sighed while facepalmed, "I can't believe this…"

Lance nodded in concern, "Yeah. I've thought that they really accept friendship being important to them. Guess we were wrong."

"Don't feel bad. You wouldn't know," Discord said playfully.

"Still, when did you find out about them?" Lance asked.

"Yeah. We never told anyone about this." Nyx added suspiciously, "How do we know you're not a spy for Nezha?"

"Me? A spy? For arrogant blockheaded fool?" Discord asked in disbelief. He scoffed, "I think not! I happened to hear some gossips from this school."

"Just checking," Nyx said firmly and calmly. She then looked at the reports, "So, now that you've got the reports and evidence about three spies, what are you gonna do now? You're gonna show it to my mummy?"

Discord hummed thoughtfully, "Nope."

"Okay. Why? And who you're gonna give to?" Lance asked in uncertain yet worried.

Discord gave a sly face, "You'll see. Just wait for the right signal."

Lance and Nyx became uneasy and worried with Discord's plan, but they have to trust him because he's the one, who has been gathering the information and evidence about three spies. Question remained is how Draconequus get inside the School of Friendship or even Castle of Friendship since he was banished?





In the afternoon, the students have gathered at the lobby as they're preparing for the Spell-venger Hunt. Starlight and the rest of school staffs were gathered on top of stage as they're now giving out the instruction to them now. The students were excited and happy as they can't wait to start the game very soon.

Starlight explained while projecting the holographic forms of seven artifacts, "For this afternoon's Spell-venger Hunt, you'll need to use the artifacts' history to find where they're hidden in the castle."

Projecting the steps of how two pairs can track and signaled their confirmation on the artifact they found, Sunset continued, "When you spot one, touch it with a magic shield to keep track of your score."

Lockdown stepped out as he held out his scroll, "Twilight left the list of your hunt partners before she left. Spike will pass out the shields."

Lockdown listed down on two students to partner with for Spell-venger Hunt. Spike passed the magic shield watches-like to them. All the students have paired up and got their own magic shield-like wrists such as Sandbar-Heatwave, Arcee-Blackwitch, Gallus-Silverstream, Ocellus-Bella, Rak-Yona, Aero-Smolder, Ciel-Kindy, Mano-Solflare, DECK-Melody Bubbles and Leo-Jesuits. They're all readied for the event now.

Seeing the students are readied for the event, Starlight turned and nodded to Sunset, who levitated and readied with the gong and drumstick.

"Ready… Set… Spell-venger Hunt!" Starlight exclaimed happily, signaling Sunset to bang the gong.

The students chattered happily as they split up and went into different directions, searching and finding the artifacts.

"C'mon! We can use Twilight's observatory to watch the teams!" Spike suggested happily.

Starlight nodded calmly and firmly as she and her school staffs headed straight to the observatory tower. So, they can watch and see how the students' progress goes with the Spell-venger Hunt event.





Many students chattered happily while searching and locating for the artifacts in the School of Friendship. Ocellus and Bella were walking down the school hallway as they're keeping their eyes out for the artifact.

"I hope you know where you're going." Bella said in concern.

Ocellus cheered happily, "To the Helm of Yksler!"

Surprised, Bella shrugged, "Eh, works for me."

Ocellus and Bella arrived at another hallway, filled with two rows of armored medieval knights. They walked down the path, looking for helm.

While reading the book, Ocellus smiled and explained, "In our book, it says Yksler was an honorable yak warrior. Any enemies that saw him put down their weapons in peace. I think his artifact must be in one of these suits of armor."

While looking around of her surroundings, Bella spotted a familiar Helm of Yksler on one of the armored knights. She cleared her throat, "I'm guessing that one."

Ocellus stopped before turned and looked at her friend. Bella pointed at the armored knight with Helm of Yksler. She looked very surprise and happy about it. They quickly held their hooves up, close to the artifact. The magic shield flashed out with greenish tick.

"Yes! One down, five to go!" Ocellus exclaimed happily while holding her hoof up.

Giving Ocellus a hoof bump, Bella cheered, "Booyah!"

Heatwave, Sandbar, Aero and Smolder have arrived at the hallway of armored knights. They were in shock and surprised of what they just. While Smolder and Aero gave a thumbs up to Bella and Ocellus, both Heatwave and Sandbar snarled while glaring and arguing with each other over it.





From the observatory tower, Starlight and her school staffs using the large telescopes to watch and observe the students' progress. They saw how Ocellus and Bella managed to search and located the first artifact.

"Awww, Ocellus and Bella found their first artifact!" Starlight commented happily. Sunset, Lockdown and Spike smiled and nodded happily. They turned to the lift, where Lance and Nyx were meeting up with them. She smiled, "Hey guys! Did you find Discord? Is he still angry at me?"

"Yeah, we did," Lance admitted in concern, "And it's kinda complicated."

Starlight and her school staffs looked confuse and uncertain. Nyx cleared her throat, "All you need to know is that Discord has something else in his mind."

"That does not make us feel better," Spike said in concern.

Noticed something off from her telescope, Sunset gasped, "Guys! Something up!"

Everyone quickly used their telescopes to look at Sunset's direction. And to their shock and disbelief, they found the armored knight with Helm of Yksler climbed down and marched towards three team, who looked scared and worried of facing it. It then just about to ram at them. They barely dodged before making run for their lives.

Everyone looked shocked and concern about the situation. Lockdown panicked, "The school is haunted!"





In the School of Friendship's Library, some of the students were still searching and looking for the artifacts, believing that they should studying some books or look through the bookshelf to find it. Arcee and Blackwitch were looking through some bookshelves to find it. DECK was lecturing and teaching Melody about the artifacts and the previous owner wield them. Gallus and Silverstream have just arrived and entered the library.

"We're totally gonna win this Spell-venger Hunt!" Silverstream cheered happily.

"Yeah, I doubt that." Gallus said playfully, disappointing her. He remained calm and answered, "But at least I know where one of the artifacts is. Saw Spike hide it yesterday."

Silverstream became excited and happy again as she followed Gallus, who was heading straight to the wall that filled with the portraits of Owner of Artifacts including King Grover. The blue Griffon held his Magic Shield-like Wrist, which is pointing at it. He smirked confidently and slyly as he knew that he's on the right track.

Gallus gave a bump against the King Grover's portrait, which opened and revealed a vault that contained the crown inside. Arcee, Blackwitch, DECK and Melody arrived and checked it out. They were surprised that blue Griffon was able to find it.

"The Crown of Grover! Score!" Gallus cheered happily as he and Silverstream used their Magic Shield to detect and confirmed the artifact. He smiled, "They say it's magic and King Grover used it to become the first ruler of Griffonstone. I know, pretty sweet, right?"

"You paid attention in class!" Silverstream cheered happily.

Arcee smiled and nodded proudly, "Yeah, I'm impressed. Looks like a slacker finally show his true potential. Nice work, Gallus. I'm proud of you."

Gallus squawked in concern, "What?! I-If you both ever tell an–!"

To their shock and surprise, the portrait has suddenly slammed back and closed the vault by itself. Everyone was confused and worried as they turned and looked at it. King Grover's portrait has suddenly come to life while screeching at them.

"Whoa!" Gallus exclaimed in surprise.

"3D painting!" Silverstream asked in surprise, "Cool! When did your dad do that?"

"He didn't," Arcee admitted in concern. Everyone worriedly looked at her. She gulped, "I've got a bad feeling about this."

Just as she feared, King Grover's Portrait managed to yank itself out before scaring Arcee and her friends off. They all panicked and ran for their lives at once. It gave chase after them now. It wasn't the only one as more of portraits have come to life and chased after other students. They all panicked and ran for their lives.

Amidst of the chaos in library, spiritual form of Discord emerged out from bookshelf as he laughed playfully and happily of what he saw.





Starlight and her school staffs have saw what really happened at the school library from inside the observatory. Almost everyone was annoyed about this now.

"You're right," Sunset said firmly, "That's definitely Discord. This is not good."

"I thought you banished him from the school." Lockdown asked in disbelief.

"Only his body. Apparently, his ghost can come and go just fine." Starlight explained in frustration. She turned and looked at Lance and Nyx. She asked, "What was that about him not being mad at me?"

Lance and Nyx smiled nervously and fearfully, "We didn't. We said it's complicated."

Lockdown screamed in anger, "This thing is out of control! We need to do something!"

Spike nodded in fear, "No kidding. But what can we do now?!"

Starlight sighed in frustration, "I don't know, but I'm gonna do what I have to keep the school safe, even if it means giving up my position to save it. We have to stop this."

"How?" Sunset asked in concern, "No offense, but I don't think magic is the answer to deal with Discord. The last thing we need is more chaotic in School of Friendship."

Starlight hummed thoughtfully, "You know, Sunset? You make a good point."

"So, what's the plan?" Lance asked in concern.

Starlight sighed, "Let's hope Discord's cooperative with us."





Rak, Yona, Mano, Solflare, Ciel, Kindy, Leo and Jesuits were looking around at the small hallway that has staircase to next level. They were looking around, searching for another artifact.

"Hmm... What Yona look for?" Yona asked.

"The Shell of Knuckerbocker. It's like a seashell, but if you blow into it, you call a dragon!" Rak explained before chuckled a bit, "I have had a hard time to believe that."

Ciel hummed thought, "There's a sweet poem in our book about it. 'Climb to the heights with dragon flight.'" She gasped when she looked at where Rak was standing. She exclaimed, "Like flight of stairs!"

Rak looked down at the staircase, "Huh… I didn't think of that."

Yona shrugged, "Yona take pony word for it."

Just as everyone was climbing up the staircase, they felt something sticky on the steps. Is step suddenly changed from solid into muddy quicksand-like. It's dragging them down.

Ciel grunted, "W-What's happening?!"

Yona groaned and struggled to get out, "Ugh! Yona not know! But Yona do know Yona not like Spell-venger Hunt!"

Rak, Yona, Ciel, Kindy, Mano, Solflare, Leo and Jesuit struggled of getting out from the quicksand. The rest of their friends and the students were running away at the school hallway as they were being chased by the portraits and armored knights. And at the same time, Ghost Discord was flying and phasing through walls as he was searching for the artifacts.

After barely escaped the portraits and armored knights, Arcee and her team came across to Rak and the rest of his friends trapped in the sinking sand. While six of Student Seven helped to get their friends out, Arcee and the rest of her Rescue Warrior Club fought and repelled against the incoming portraits and armored knights. Though succeeded, they're now surrounded by more of armored knights and portraits while other students being chased and scared off.

"EVERYCREATURE, STOP!"

Both Student Seven and Rescue Warrior Club were alerted and surprised by the shout. They looked up ahead, where they found Starlight and her school staffs arrived at the scene.

"Headmare Starlight!" Arcee exclaimed happily. She yelped, feeling Silverstream held around her neck. She grunted in pain, "Silverstream! Y-You're chocking me!"

Silverstream panicked, "B-B-B-But the school is haunted!"

"It's not haunted. It's Discord." Starlight answered dryly.

Suddenly, the whole chaotic scene disappeared and turned everything back to normal. Discord's Ghost appeared while have all the seven artifacts before them.

"Headmare Starlight! Look at me! Look! I won the Spell-venger Hunt! Well done, me!" Discord's Ghost exclaimed happily, "Now what's my prize?

"Detention!" Lockdown snarled.

Discord's Ghost scoffed, "Well, that's disappointing."

Discord's Ghost magically thrown all seven artifacts on his back, prompting Lockdown and Spike to jump and grab all of them in time.

"Discord, that has gone far enough!" Lance snapped firmly and angrily, "I thought you won't do this again!"

Nyx nodded angrily, "You can't keep messing up the school."

Discord's Ghost scoffed, "On the contrary. I think I rather can. And will."

Sunset groaned, "Discord…"

"It's okay, Sunset," Starlight said firmly and calmly as she approached and faced the Draconequus, "Then I have just one thing to say to you."

Discord's Ghost smirked, "Oh, do go on."

"I'm sorry," Starlight answered humbly yet sadly, shocking and confusing everyone in the room. She then fired her magic blast on him, restoring and bringing his body back. She explained, "As headmare and guidance counselor, I shouldn't just think about the school property but also the students and my own friends. You felt left out, didn't you?"

Discord looked surprise and disbelief by Starlight's deduction as he stuttered, "I-I don't know what you're getting at."

"You don't have to lie to me, Discord," Starlight said calmly, "Nopony ever invited you to the school. And when you offered to help, I didn't listen. I was so worried about handling the school matters as headmare. I chose to ignore my own friends and do what I think it's best for the school. I'm really sorry for that, Discord. I would like to offer you a job."

Everyone was in shocked and disbelief by Starlight's proposal. They all protested and objected hers to allow Discord in. The Draconequus remained silent while processing of what Starlight has offered to him.

Discord sighed in shame, "The thing is Twilight and Fluttershy did invite me to come here."

"What?!" Everyone asked in disbelief.

"I knew it!" Spike exclaimed happily.

"Why?" Starlight asked in confusion.

"Well, I was a bit late when I was making a special gift for Fluttershy. I was on my way to the School of Friendship. That was when that some jerk called out bad at Twilight, her friends and other creatures. I was gonna beat him for being rude and jerk as many bullies did to poor guys, but I couldn't," Discord admitted in concern. Everyone looked confuse. He continued, "The last thing I want is ruin their chance to prove that ponies and creatures can be friends. So, I stayed away from the school for a while."

Though shocked by the revelation, Starlight asked sternly, "So, why now? Why did you go through the troubles to cause here?"

"Like you said, I felt I was left out for too long." Discord admitted in shame, "So, I tried to be nice and hope to join your crew. Since you rejected me…"

Starlight sighed, "I get the picture, Discord. That's why I'm offering you a job."

Discord smiled, "It's a deal. And don't worry, no more causing problems. I could take over Pinkie's class. Making ponies smiles and pranks are my style!"

Starlight giggled, "Sure. Why not? Try not to overdo again?"

Discord shrugged, "Sure. What's next?"

"Well, Discord, if you'll help me get this Spell-venger Hunt back in order."

With the snap of his fingers, all of seven artifacts disappeared and re-hidden at the different locations. Discord smiled, "Everything is re-hidden. Well, with a few surprises. You just have to find out by yourselves."

Heatwave groaned, "I really don't like him. He's the worst."

"DISCORD!" Twilight's voice called angrily.

Everyone looked at the entrance, where they found Mane Six and Dragon Strike Force have emerged out and approaching them. They also find their appearances to be messy, dirty, wet, bruised and injured. And of course, they are now very angry and annoyed.

Twilight continued angrily, "I can't believe you tricked us into going on a friendship quest that wasn't real!"

Shadow Dragon nodded, "You've got some serious explaining to do!"

"Oh, back so soon?" Discord asked in annoyance.

"A glamour spell on our cutie marks?" Rarity asked in disbelief.

Terrorcreep added, "A fake summons from the map?"

"Hey, at least we got to go spelunking in that really creepy cave with all those eyeless worm creatures chasing us." Pinkie cheered happily. Almost some of Dragon Strike Force turned and gave her a glare. She gulped nervously, "Sorry."

"Master! You've returned! Thank goodness!" Arcee exclaimed happily as she and her friends bowed humbly before her master.

"Uh. Yeah, me too…" Shadow Dragon said in confusion.

"Uh, y'all get the feelin' we missed somethin'?" Applejack asked in concern, making everyone shrugged in uncertain.

"Alright, class, get back to Spell-venger Event," Starlight said calmly and firmly. The students chattered and muttered calmly as they headed off to continue their Spell-venger Hunt. She turned and looked at Twilight, "Glad to see you guys back."

Twilight smiled and nodded, "Yeah. Thanks for taking care of the school, Starlight and Sunset."

"It was a challenge. Heh." Starlight admitted, "But I think things turned out just the way you'd have handled them."

Sunset giggled, "Yeah. You can trust us to handle here. We've got everything under control now. Nothing bad has happened."

"I bet the differ," Tempest said sternly.

Everyone looked behind, where they found Tempest, Death Tactic and his Elite Guards have entered the hallway. They especially Discord all looked confused and worried now.

"Arrest him now!" Death Tactic said sternly and angrily.

Elite Guards quickly moved out as they used their Electrical Staffs to shock and electrocute Discord. He dropped to the ground hard. They quickly electrocuted and shocked him, allowing one of them to place the Power Cuff on him. It prevented him from using his Chaotic Powers.

"What are you doing?!" Starlight asked in shock and concern.

"Arresting him for treason against Mystic and Equestria Alliance," Death Tactic said sternly and firmly. Everyone was in shock and disbelief. He continued, "He hacked and stolen our military classified information! He intended to sell them to the enemies."

Everyone gasped in shock and disbelief. Fluttershy snapped, "Discord would never do this! He never sides with the enemy."

"He did. I have the evidence and proof that he did." Death Tactic said sternly. He even shown the warrant arrest form to Twilight and her friends. He explained, "Both Emperor Nezha and Mystic Council have gave me the permission to arrest him. I have the warrant arrest. Anyone refused to cooperate with us will be arrested as well!"

Everyone groaned angrily as they were about to argue and fight with Death Tactic and his Elite Guards, who were prepared to fight as well. Discord came in-between them.

"Stop! I'll come with you!" Discord said firmly, "Just leave them alone!"

Everyone was in shocked and concerned. Fluttershy spoke in concern, "But Discord-!"

"I'll be fine. I'll prove to them that I've got nothing to do with this." Discord said cockily with a wink. He looked at Starlight, "I'll be out in not time. Call me if you need a Laughter Teacher. And I left a gift at your office. Hope it makes up for everything."

Starlight was shocked to speak, "Discord, I-!"

"I'll be fine," Discord said calmly and happily, "Let's get the show on the road!"

Death Tactic nodded, "Wise decision, Discord."

Death Tactic and his Elite Guards turned and escorted Discord out of the School of Friendship. Everyone turned and glared at Tempest.

"Why, Tempest?" Starlight asked firmly.

"To protect our home from a greater threat," Tempest said firmly, "Discord has betrayed us before. I won't let that happen again."

"No…" Fluttershy said in hurt tone, making Rainbow and Terrorcreep to pat her in comfort.

Starlight narrowed her angry eyes at Tempest, "I don't believe you. Discord is not a culprit. He maybe a prankster, but not a devious traitor."

"Believe what you want, Starlight. I did what is necessary," Tempest said sternly. She humbly bowed, "I shall leave now and return to my post. Thank you for inviting me to this school for training the students."

Tempest turned and headed towards the entrance. She turned and looked at Shadow Dragon, "You have a promising student. Train her well. She might become your successor."

Shadow Dragon knew what Tempest was talking. He nodded, "Yeah. I have the same feeling too."

Tempest approached and exited out of the School of Friendship. Everyone else gave some thoughts and prayed that Discord would be alright and proved that he's innocent.





After capturing Discord, Death Tactic and his Elite Guards escorted him straight to their classified location via using the Mystic Hawk Gunship. Upon arriving to the Dr. Wong's Secret Laboratory, the gunship descended and landed on the platform. They then led and escorted him straight to the basement, where Dr. Wong and his scientists were working on their Project: Abomination and Project: Super Soldiers.

"This isn't a prison, is it?" Discord asked in concern.

"No, it isn't," Death Tactic said calmly. He turned and looked at Dr. Wong, "Dr. Wong, I've brought the sample for you to use for Project Abomination."

Readying with his tranquilizer injector, Dr. Wong smirked, "Good. Discord's DNA and blood will be perfect to modify and sustain the mutation gene. Project Abomination will be successful. Thank you for volunteer and cooperation, Mr. Discord."

"Indeed. If you think you could just hack and learn more of our three spies, you're sadly mistaken," Death Tactic mocked calmly, "We've waiting for you to make a mistake. Hacking and stealing the information is a perfect example."

Discord gulped, "Oh no…"

Before Discord could do anything, Elite Guards quickly used their electrical staffs, electrocuting and shocking him. Dr. Wong quickly injected the tranquilizer dose on him. This weakened and exhausted him to become unconsciousness and dropped on the ground hard.

"Doctor, I believe that you can finally finish your project," Death Tactic said firmly.

Dr. Wong nodded, "It will be done, sir."





After the event of Spell-venger Hunt, Starlight and Sunset returned to the guidance counselor's office as they're taking the break from the event. And to their shock and surprise, they found couple of files, notes and information on the table. They read the notes:

'Keep your eyes out on three troublemakers! They're bad news to Fluttershy and her friends, and also the School of Friendship! Lance, Spike, Arcee, Shiroi and Crusaders know about this.

Love,

Discord!'

Starlight and Sunset looked worry about the message. They then looked through the files and notes that Discord has left behind. They're all couldn't believe in their own eyes of what they just read and the pictures they saw.

"I-I can't believe it…" Starlight said in disbelief.

"What's next?" Sunset asked in concern.

Starlight sighed, "We owe this to Discord. We keep our eyes out on them. If they make a move, we have to stop and detain them at once before they get the chance..."

END…

Review and Suggest…

Main Casts:

Kelly Sheridan: Starlight Glimmer

Rebecca Shoichet: Sunset Shimmer

John de Lancie: Discord

Patrick Warburton: Lockdown

Erik Kimerer: Spike

Jesse McCartney: Lance Justicestrike

Minor Casts:

Tara Strong: Twilight Sparkle

Matt Lanter: Shadow Dragon

Ashleigh Ball: Applejack, Rainbow Dash

Andrea Libman: Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie

Tabitha St. Germain: Rarity

Josh Keaton: Blazefist

Matthew Mercer: Terrorcreep

Ashley EcksteinL Arcee

Vincent Tong: Sandbar

Lauren Jackson: Silverstream

Gavin Langelo: Gallus

Katrina Salisbury: Yona

Jack DeSana: Heatwave

Robbie Daymond: Rak

Myrna Velasco: Bella Anime

Taissa Farmiga: Blackwitch

Kira Tozer: Nyx

Michelle Creber: Apple Bloom

Chantal Strand: Diamond Tiara

Sunni Westbrook: Cozy Glow

Cameo:

Emily Blunt: Tempest Shadow

Seychelle Gabriel: Asami

T.J. Miller: Wild Maniac

Trevor Devall: Iron Will

Richard Newman: Cranky Doodle Donkey

Lars Mikkelsen: Death Tactic

B.D. Wong: Dr. Wong