//------------------------------// // Bang goes that theory // Story: Star Light's Wish // by prettyprinsses5 //------------------------------// The following morning, was the day that Star Light would finally present her project to the whole class, most ponies would be nervous especially when they are bullied, but Star Light had the confidence to do pretty much anything she set her mind to. "Mother I'm off to school. I love you" Star Light shouted as she left "Make sure you tell me all about it dear, I love you too." Nova replied. Star Light turned her head and smiled and winked at her mother. Today was a big day, maybe just maybe this project might finally get ponies in her class to stick around and listen instead of running off to hide. Walking to school was the most difficult task, with mares and stallions staring in disbelief at the seemingly "Ugly" thing that had walked past. No one dared say her name for a rumor had spread, that if you should say the name you will be cursed. It was a silly myth and hypocrisy that didn't add up to any logical evidence to justify itself. "They're still staring at me...come on Star Light just ignore them." She thought. Star Light looked at the ground trying to block out the glances and voices that surrounded her until she got to school. When she arrived into school all the fillies were whispering it was difficult to make out what they were saying, but the moment they saw Star Light they stopped and pressed themselves up against the wall. Silver Spoon screamed "EW GET IT AWAY FROM ME!" Everyone's eyes were wide, they followed Star Light closely; making sure she didn't edge nearer. Her eye's drooped in sadness and let her head down. She remained in this position for the majority of the day, until the subject science was issued. "Now class today, each of you will explain and present your presentation, remember I'm grading you and this will count towards tests later on in the year." Cheerilee explained. Each member presented their presentations, Cheerilee marked and scored each piece and jotted it down onto a sheet of paper. After everyone had sat back down there was one left on the list "Star Light. You're up." Cheerliee said softly. As Star Light got out of her seat, the rest of the fillies flinched and nudged away. Star Light didn't allow stares and flinching get her down, she was going to present a piece that would make everyone excited and like her. "Today I am going to show a heat reaction, by using bicarbonate soda and vinegar, to make it easier to explain and show I will be using a volcano model I made to demonstrate." Star Light instructed. As Star light added the Bicarbonate soda into the base of the volcano she continued her speech. "This heat reaction is known as an endothermic reaction." She carefully then tipped some vinegar into the bicarbonate soda. froth started to form and spew from the volcano. Even with this great presentation the class members were still quaking with fear. "As the chemicals of bicarbonate soda and the vinegar mix it causes energy, this energy is then released making the particles collide, causing the reaction. This then causes heat to go into the reaction making it an endothermic reaction. This means Heat going in." She continued trying her hardest to impress the class. "That is the end of my presentation thank you." Star Light finished, she then slowly moved back to her seat and slumped low looking at the front. Cheerilee was very engaged with the presentation and gave her a round of applause. "That was truly remarkable, thank you for your contribution Star Light." Cheerilee replied. Class was over for the day, Cheerilee was stood by the door and was handing out the class' marks. When it was Star Light's turn to receive her mark Cheerilee set her aside. "You did extremely well, i'm very impressed. How are you finding school?" She questioned. Star Lights ears perked up when she received the mark it had an A+ she was so excited she forgot Cheerilee's question. "Star Light?" Cheerilee asked politely. "Oh yeah uhmm....I'm doing well, I really like it here." Star Light shrugged. Cheerilee smiled and sent her on her way. As Star Light got out the school, Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon where standing there with about 4 other fillies. "Think you're so smart huh?" Silver Spoon demanded. Star Light stepped back "No I...I...I'm just good at what I do. It's my talent." Star Light stuttered as she slowly sank lower and lower from the bullies. Diamond Tiara walked up to her along with the others and kicked dirt in her face "That'll teach ya! You shouldn't even be here. Outsider." Diamond Tiara snorted. The rest of the fillies left, while Star Light was slouched over trying to clean her face from dirt. "I guess they don't like me now for my intelligence either." Star Light sighed.