It was an ordinary day at Canterlot High School; the students and teachers were all going about their business, including the future self-defense/art teacher, Master Splinter. He was in Canterlot City to visit his fiancé, Principal Celestia, and take a look around the school his newest students, the Rainbooms, were attending. He was in Celestia’s office by himself when his sharp ears picked up something coming from another room.
“Hm, I wonder…” He thought out loud as he exited the room and followed the sound.
What he heard led him to the band room where the Rainbooms were rehearsing a new song for an upcoming gig. He stood outside the open door and smiled as he listened to his young friends play and sing.
“I'm feeling the la-la-love
La-la-love
You make me feel alive
True love you can't deny
I'm feeling that dream come true
Here with you
And love is around us too
Ooh, and I feel the love
I'm feeling the la-la-love
La-la-love
I'm feeling the la-la-love”
The song came to a close and Splinter took a peek to see the Rainbooms’ pony ears, tails, and wings magically disappear as they transformed back into their original human selves.
“Phew. Now THAT was a good one. Probably good enough for our next gig.” Rainbow Dash said, setting her guitar down.
“I agree.” Splinter chuckled, coming into view while clapping his hands.
The Rainbooms nearly jumped in surprise and turned to see their mutant friend smiling and applauding.
“Oh, Master Splinter! So sorry, darling. We didn’t see you there.” Rarity said, still holding her keytar.
“It is alright, girls. And I must say you never cease to astound me with your musical talents.” Splinter said, walking into the room.
“Oh thank you, Sensei.” Fluttershy said bashfully.
“You know, if you like our music so much, you could always join the band.” Pinkie Pie suggested, twirling one of her drumsticks in one hand and tapping a cymbal with the other.
“What? Me? Oh, no, no. I couldn’t.” Splinter said, sounding sheepish. “I’m afraid I might ‘cramp your style’ as they say. And besides, I don’t have the courage to sing in front of a crowd and I don’t even know how to play an instrument.”
Then Rainbow Dash got an idea; she grinned. “Hey, I just thought of something! Why don’t you learn how to play? And we could teach you.”
“Yeah. That’s not a bad idea, Rainbow. You already taught us so many things, Sensei. Now maybe it’s our turn to teach you. It’s never too late to learn something new, right?” Twilight Sparkle added.
Splinter paused and looked up at the ceiling in thought. “I suppose you are right and this is very kind of you girls to offer. But there are so many instruments in the world. How will I know which one to choose?”
“How about you just start with an easy one? Like the guitar?” Rainbow Dash held up her guitar to show her mutant friend.
“Or the piano?” Rarity commented, leaning against a grand piano.
“Or maybe the tambourine?” Fluttershy suggested, showing off her tambourine.
“There ain’t no wrong answer, Sensei.” Applejack chimed in.
Splinter turned away from the girls and stroked his beard as he thought about the offer; which Rainboom should he choose to teach him which instrument? Rainbow Dash and the guitar, Rarity and the piano, or Fluttershy and the tambourine?