When my friends, Chrysalis, Princess Twilight, the officers and I arrive at Superintendent Spitfire’s door, Time Turner steps toward the wall on his side of the hall to let Soarin’ knock.
Come in, Officer Soarin’.
After the door opens, I can hear a faint “and of course you got company” from Spitfire. “What is it, boys?”
“One of the students at Canterlot High School sent a report about the events of last night shortly before your closing time,” Time Turner starts, pointing his right thumb to me. “We concluded that your ongoing commentary comes in violation of all laws regarding verbal harassment. Superintendent Spitfire, you are under arrest.”
“Wh-what?!? You officers seriously wouldn’t do this, would you?”
Soarin’ begins to take Spitfire out of her chair while Time Turner pulls out handcuffs. “I’m sorry Spitfire, but you have a lot to rein in!”
Everyone witnessing the officers manhandle Spitfire starts getting satisfied looks on their faces, including me.
“H-hey! I belong on that chair unless I-” Spitfire ends up interrupted, gagged by Soarin’s hand.
Time Turner and Soarin’ begin to take Spitfire out of her office.
The officers stop next to Chrysalis, hearing her. “I am immensely greateful for you doing this, officers. Young Aita will be safe visiting Canterlot High School thanks to you.”
“Hey, it’s what we do,” Soarin’ replies. “You could come here too if you wanted and catch up.”
“Then that won’t be any time soon. I am a queen after all.”
“Aw, schucks. Well, let’s keep going, Officer Turner.”
And the officers are off with Spitfire between the two of them. As they leave, Principal Celestia and Vice Principal Luna appear to greet everyone.
“Celestia and Luna!” Princess Twilight exclaims. “I thought today was your day off.”
Luna puts her right hand on her hips. “Normally it would be, but sister and I were alerted about the report. Of course, now we need to hire a new superintendent.”
Well, obvious that replacement will have to actually qualify. Because this is Canterlot High rather than a far-off hive, maybe I can vote on Thorax.
“Can you see if you can call Thorax?”
“WHAT?!?” Princess Twilight and Chrysalis respond.
“What’s wrong with that?” I ask. “It’s the Thorax from this world.”
“Oh.” Twilight apologizes for the outburst.
“Sure thing, Sunset Shimmer.” Principal Celestia picks up her phone and dials Thorax. “I’m not sure he has the time right now, but-”
Oh, uh, hi. Sorry you missed me. I was too busy to answer, but if you leave me a message at-
“Odd. He’s the likeliest staff member at the school board to pick up. I’m sure it’s just the time of week.”
Principal Celestia’s phone rings before she can put it back in her pocket.
“Hello?”
Principal Celestia? Did you call?
“I tried.”
Oh, sorry. My hands were a little full. What did you need?
“Would you be interested in filling in as superintendent? Our previous one has just been taken behind bars.”
That sounds good. Why don’t I drive over tomorrow and start right away.
“Perfect. See you tomorrow.” Principal Celestia hangs up the phone.
***
“Wow, I’m surprised there’s only one Thorax left,” Spike says after Chrysalis and Princess Twilight explain to me what happened to Equestria’s Thorax.
With my journal on-hand I give the two a big hug.
“If leadership works like I think it does here compared to in Equestria, Thorax might be the superintendent your school needs. Our Spitfire is still leader of the Wonderbolts while yours got arrested. I can see the same logic applying both ways.”
I beam. “Thanks, Twilight. I really hope we get to meet again soon. There is always next weekend after all.”
“Same here, Sunset.” Princess Twilight wraps her right arm around me. “Queen Chrysalis and I should be getting back now. Be sure to check your journal tonight. I might send you an update on Aita’s situation.”
Everyone starts waving and cheering their farewells as Princess Twilight and Chrysalis go through the mirror.
For Applejack, hers was a “keep a chin-up” remark.
And Rarity’s was, “and say hi to our counterparts for us.”
But that’s all I can distinguish.
After everyone’s calmed down, I think for a second. Where do we go now? Another hangout session, that’s what we’ll do. We sure could use it after yesterday and today. We already did the park for the cookout. The fair isn’t open yet, so that’s a no-go. I can’t really afford a cruise yet. Maybe some good old-fashioned entertainment.
“So, how about a trip to the arcade? I hear there’s a Tirek game coming out. That ought to get our minds off of school until Tuesday.”
“Ooh, how about we sign up to do a live performance there?” Rainbow Dash suggests. “I hear Applejack made a real banger.”
“Aw, I thought you’d never ask.”
“And what about the outfits?” Rarity asks.
Twilight smiles, slowly waving her hand, then gives us all a thumbs up. “I don’t think it matters what we wear, just as long as we look good playing.”
Fluttershy is left blushing in the excitement. “And we’ll make sure our instruments are at peak performance, right?” Everyone else nods.
“YEAH! RAINBOOMS PARTY TIME!!” Pinkie Pie shouts excitedly.
“Then we put it in there everybody! Ready?” Rainbow Dash rallies, putting her right hand out palm down. The rest of us join in. “1, 2, 3…”
“Go Rainbooms!” Everyone shouts as they left each hand into the air.
We all break to go home and get our instruments tuned and ready for the arcade. On my way home, I think of how this weekend has gone, from the cookout to hanging out with Aita and everything inbetween. Monday is called off now due to the superintendent incident, which just means we have more time to relax now that everything is quiet again. I just hope it stays that way for a while so that I can visit Twilight more.
I see that there’s some mail, which I take in as I enter my house.