//------------------------------// // Uncomfortable Chairs, Uncomfortable Stares. // Story: Rainbow Dash Goes to Biology Class // by Dashie Auditore //------------------------------// The class was rectangular in shape with work benches spread all around the class. The benches were a silver metal color and simply for legs with a flat work table above. In the middle of each table were a sink and two nozzles labeled “GAS” on the top. The room had several cabinets along the back wall that stretched from the bottom up to the ceiling. To the left of the door was the teacher’s desk which was similar to everyone else’s but larger in size for files and other things to be laid about and still have room to show an experiment. “Ah, please take your seats.” An old stallion said. He appeared from almost out of nowhere from his desk. He had been bent underneath it pulling something out of a cabinet. He was a Pegasus with a grey mane and a tan body. His thick glasses made his eyes look three times as big as they normally should. He had a blue coat on with a white tie. His voice was confident but at the same time it showed his frail age. Twilight and Rainbow both saw a desk at the other end next to the window that over looked the courtyard. The two ponies walked over and sat on the hard, metal seats that were more uncomfortable then sitting on a cactus. Twilight seemed to find the seats comfortable just fine; Dash on the other hand was wiggling in the seat trying to find a spot that made the seat feel somewhat comfortable. It wasn't working in the slightest unfortunately. “Hello everypony.” The old stallion said to the class at exactly 12 o’clock. Already the class seemed anxious and ready to begin. They were all on the edge of their seats as if it were the epic climactic end to a movie they had been so longing to see, except for Rainbow Dash. She would be more excited about watching grass grow. But she would give it a chance; maybe he’ll start the class off with a bang. This old stallion might have a wild side on him, or he could be utterly boring to even listen to for just two minutes. Dash didn’t know anything about him. Twilight had seen him before and she said that Atlas would make science fun for the ponies of younger ages. However back then, most fillies and colts in elementary school were easily impressed. All of these ponies here were more sharp minded and already full of knowledge, so the odds that this class will be more facts then fun was pretty high for the cyan Pegasus. Twilight and the others on the other hand, could probably find some fun in learning anatomy and organs. “Well, before we get started let’s get to know a little bit more about each other. Most of you might remember this from Elementary school, but we’ll start from my left and go clockwise around the class. When it comes to you, you say your name and anything else you would like to tell me to help me remember your name better. I’ll go first. My name is Atlas and I love chocolate. See, it’s very simple. Now it’s your turn sir.” Atlas said looking over at the stallion directly to the left of him. The pony was Red Spice and he was working to be a high-end chef and was currently apprenticed at Canterlot’s most pristine restaurant. Next was Amber Light, and she was training to get her medical degree. Just like Red Spice, science of all natures was a hobby she enjoyed deeply, and it’s the reason she was here today. As Rainbow Dash listened to all the backgrounds each pony had, she felt a little self conscious. Each had a glamorous or really cool story behind them. Heck Twilight could brag about being the Princess’s personal student. Dash on the other hand cleared the clouds for weather patrol, and could care less for anything science related. Hopefully this would be the only thing the Professor asks her. She could probably handle the day easier if she didn’t have to answer many questions. She glanced outside and could see almost all of Canterlot from the window. There were ponies prancing around having fun in the college courtyard, and outside the walls were exquisitely dressed stallions and mares shopping at the many stores that lined the streets. Down at the end of the street Rainbow spied a store that sold treats of all kinds, shapes, and flavors like Sugar Cube Corner. Rainbow could see ponies walking out side with everything from fresh bread to apple pies and even at one point a three layer cake. Rainbow Dash wondered if she should lie about what her job was. Everyone else had a cool back story to them, so Dash could probably share a good lie and at least look cool to the class. But if she were to lie, what job would she say she does for a living? Maybe she could be a fashion model. “Miss?” Or a rock singer, she listens to enough songs she could probably fake some song titles. “Miss?” Or maybe Dash could say she’s- “Miss!” “I’M CAPTAIN OF THE ROYAL GUARD!” Rainbow yelled. The whole time she had been dreaming up jobs, Atlas had been trying to get her attention because it was her turn to share. She had been so deep in thought that when he raised his voice it spooked her a little and caused the scream. Most of her classmates were staring at the cyan Pegasus with small giggles escaping them. Even Twilight found it funny how Dash yelped out the same job as her older brother Shining Armor. The unicorn could have easily told the Professor that she worked for the weather patrol of Ponyville, but it was pretty obvious already she wasn’t Captain of the Royal Guard. “Yes, and I’m the ruler of Gumball World.” Atlas poked at Dash’s squeal a bit. The class found his reply funny, but what made it little funnier was he actually thought about it. “On second thought I wouldn’t mind being the ruler of Gumball World; it would be a pretty fun place. Now miss, what’s your name?” The class continued to stare at Rainbow Dash. It bugged her how all those eyes were so locked on her, but then again she did just yell that she was the Captain of Celestia’s guards, so who could blame them. “My name’s Rainbow Dash and I work at-“ “Rainbow Dash you say? Aren’t you the Pegasus that one the best young fliers competition by pulling off a Sonic Rainboom?” Atlas asked. “Yeah, that was me.” She said with her usual cockiness. “Oh marvelous, I’ve always wanted to know, what sort of sensation is felt upon breaching the sound barrier creating said Rainboom and what is the G-force you feel upon entering supersonic state?” And in that single question, all of Dash’s cockiness disappeared without a trace. She didn’t have the slightest idea what he said. Twilight did though. “He’s asking what it feels like to pull off a Sonic Rainboom.” She explained to the blue Pegasus. “Oh, I get it. Well, it kinda feels like your free falling the air and then it feels like everything slows down and you’re moving faster then everything else.” Rainbow said. “How extraordinary, it must be quite the rush. Thank you for sharing Miss Dash.” Atlas moved onto the next pony just passed Twilight and Dash’s table. Rainbow was glad the other students stopped starring at her for her little blunder earlier. Rainbow glanced over at the clock just above the door they had come in. The class started at 12 o’clock on the dot and it was now 12:01. After all that it had only been one minute since Atlas said “Hello everypony.” Rainbow quietly sighed and let her head fall onto the large text book on her desk labeled Biology. “This is going to be the longest three hours of my life.” She whispered to herself.