//------------------------------// // Chapter II // Story: Teaching Friendship // by TheKing2001 //------------------------------// Twilight sighed nervously as she across from her parents on the couch as Night Light crossed his legs and stared at her with an unreadable expression. “So you couldn’t tell us at all you were being blackmailed or bullied?” Night Light asked finally as Twilight stared down at her lap. “No, because then I couldn’t go to Everton most likely. That was the only thing I wanted but well, I changed my mind,” Twilight answered as Twilight Velvet raised an eyebrow. “We would have found another way to get you into Everton, Twilight. You should have told us immediately when she threatened you,” Twilight Velvet commented with a sigh. “Cinch and I are going to have words come Monday morning.” Twilight gulped nervously as Spike kicked his legs in his sleep. So far, he hadn’t talked so she was taking that as a win. “And you still want to stay at Crystal Prep?” Night Light asked as Twilight nodded. “Why? You said you have no friends there and were bullied.” “If I may,” Cadence interjected as she raised a hand. “The school board is meeting next Saturday to discuss Cinch’s employment because they mysteriously caught wind of her constant blackmail.” “Mysteriously huh?” Twilight Velvet mused as she gave Cadence a small smile and Cadence rubbed the back of her head sheepishly with a guilty expression. “Yes, mysteriously,” Cadence insisted. “Anyway, Twilight will be safe. I’ll be watching her like a hawk. Don’t worry and need I remind you she lied to me too about people bullying her or being threatened?” “Okay,” Twilight Velvet relaxed her glare as she nodded. “We will allow you to keep going but if you get threatened again, we are pulling you out of cpa. We’ll either home school you or send you to Canterlot High but something will be done.” “Yes mom,” Twilight nodded as she picked up Spike. “Am I allowed to go to my room?” “Yes,” Night Light answered as Twilight stood up with a sigh. “Sleep well.” “Thanks dad. You too,” Twilight said as she started walking away. “Twilight?” Night Light called out and she paused. “Yes?” “We love you, we hope you know that,” Night Light said as Twilight glanced back. “I know. Love you too.” Lemon Zest laid idly on her back on the merry go round at the park near her house, lazily spinning herself around as Indigo sat on the swings with Sour, half-heartedly swinging. Sugarcoat and Sunny Flare sat at the benches, watching with bored expressions as Indigo cursed loudly, causing everyone to look at her. “Do you just normally curse randomly or is this a new thing?” Sugarcoat asked with a raised eyebrow. “Shut up over there Glasses,” Indigo shot back with a scowl. “You guys ever realize how we are the bad guys?” “How do you figure?” Lemon asked as she continued spinning around. “Feel like I’m gonna vomit.” “Thanks for the lovely tidbit of information,” Sour growled as Sunny turned green. “Because that will make our everything so much better knowing.” “Would you two shut up and let her finish?” Sugarcoat snapped as she rolled her eyes. The two shot her dirty looks but compiled as Indigo nodded gratefully. “Carry on Goggles.” “Thanks. Anyway, think about it. They’re called Wondercolts, we’re called Shadowbolts. We were darker colored clothing, they wear much brighter clothing and seem way happier than we ever are,” Indigo explained as Sunny rubbed her chin thoughtfully. “Brighter colors do usually symbolize joy, energy and positivity. Colors like orange, red and yellow can evoke feelings of happiness and enthusiasm,” Sunny commented as she continued painting her nails a light purple. “I don’t think Indigo is entirely off dearies.” Indigo gritted her teeth slightly but kept her mouth shut. The amount of times Sunny said dearie honestly got on her nerves. She said it at the end of every freaking sentence or even started a sentence off with it. “I suppose,” Sugarcoat started as she pushed her glasses up before crossing her legs. “We did blackmail Twilight into doing whatever that was with her pendant. I’m assuming she’s going to CHS now with Sunlight or whatever that girls name was. The red head.” “She’s staying at CPA,” Lemon commented as she set her phone down. “Why are you all looking at me like that?” “Why the hell would she do that?” Sour demanded as she slowed down her swinging. “Our school is a hellhole, especially for her and especially with Cinch in charge. Cinch ruins everything her old, delaptied body looks at.” “I think you mean dilapidated,” Sugarcoat pointed out flatly. “I don’t know what on earth you just tried to say but it wasn’t even close.” Sour huffed and turned to a snickering Indigo. “Can I hit her?” “No,” Indigo answered as she jumped off the swings and skidded to a stop. “Anyway, how do you know she’s staying at Crystal Prep? None of us were even near her afterwards unless you count the brief period when we turned on Cinch with the Wondercolts.” “I heard her telling Cadence about it,” Lemon said as she shoved her headphones into her backpack. “Asking if she could stay. Then she talked to Sunset and the other Wondercolts that have magic or whatever for a bit before they went to some sleepover.” “What is a sleepover?” Sour interjected as she got stunned looks. “What?” “I’m a anti social person who’s overly blunt with practically no friends and even I’ve heard of a sleepover,” Sugarcoat commented. “Don’t ask. Anyway, what else did you hear?” Sour asked as she hid her embarrassed blush. “The rainbow one yelling at Sunset to quit flirting with Twilight, uhhh Sunset allegedly being where Twilight’s been. Oh! Twilight feeling guilty about almost killing everyone in the nearby area and stuff.” An silence fell over the group as they all looked away with guilty expressions. “So what now?” Sunny asked suddenly as she stretched her arms above her head. “It’s almost ten pm and we’ve never really all hung out together in the past so why start now?” “I don’t know about you all but I’m not entirely feeling going back to the cold, lonely hierarchy of Crystal Prep trying to be better than everyone else,” Indigo announced as she placed a hand on her hip. “Being lonely sucks dick, alright? And I’m not into that shit.” “I’m pretty sure Twilight could give a better speech than this,” Sugarcoat muttered under her breath. “And as I was saying,” Indigo continued as she shot Sugarcoat a glare. “None of the other Crystal Prep students except for Lemon Hearts, Minuette, Twinkleshine and Moondancer helped us. So since Sugarcoat is obviously not interested in being my friend, I suppose the rest of you feel the same. I’ll see you at school.” She turned to leave with a huff, shifting her backpack onto her back as she inhaled. “I never once said I don’t want you be your friend,” Sugarcoat stood up and Indigo glanced back at the girl, recoiling slightly. Sugarcoat had probably the most angry expression she had ever seen on the girl before as Sugarcoat continued walking to her. “And don’t you dare think you get to decide if I’m not interested. Don’t you dare walk away without allowing me to speak my mind, am I clear?” “So you’re in?” Indigo asked and gave a faint grin. “Might as well. Crystal is pretty fucking awful being alone. It might be better off with some friends,” Sugarcoat shrugged as the pair looked back at the other three. “What about you all? We were all somewhat friendly to each other in the past.” “Aw hell I’m in,” Lemon exclaimed as she shot to her feet. “I’m always down for starting a riot or some shit.” “I don’t think we are starting a riot dearie,” Sunny corrected as she joined the three girls. “Or well, yet I suppose. There may be time for that as a last resort if Cinch is still here.” “I’ll break her jaw,” Sour growled as she stood up. “Respectfully of course with my books. I don’t want her blood on my clothing or fist. That’d be difficult to get rid of.” “Don’t even wanna know,” Sugarcoat shook her head with a sigh. “Not one bit.” Indigo nodded her agreement as she stuck her head out. “What?” Sugarcoat pushed her glasses up as Indigo gave a sheepish smile. “Every soccer game, we always say let’s go Shadowbolts. Considering we’re about to do probably the most craziest thing CPA has ever seen, might as well do it with a bang, right?” “This is so cliché,” Sunny commented as she shrugged. “But I do like the school spirit aspect.” “I’m not doing this,” Sugarcoat states firmly as she folded her arms. “Not in a million years. This is childish and weird.” “Look at Lemon,” Sour ordered as she pointed a finger. “You’re breaking her heart. Now add your fucking hand before I break your fingers.” “Fine,” Sugarcoat sighed as Indigo grinned. “Ready?” “I cannot believe I’m doing this,” Sugarcoat muttered as Lemon rolled her eyes. “Shut up Glasses!” Sugarcoat bit back a remark as she raised an eyebrow, idly listening to Indigo count down as she prepared herself for the most stupidest thing she’s ever done in her life. Or well, the second most stupidest thing in her life. “Let’s go Shadowbolts!”