Chapter 2
“Welcome to Canterlot High”
“Spike,” I said, picking the dog up by the tail. “You have exactly three seconds to explain what’s going on.”
Spike sighed as he hanged there. “Look, it’ll take me more than three seconds to explain everything.”
“Either way, why am I a human? Where’s Twilight? What about the crown and Shimmer?”
“Just, put me down and I’ll explain everything.” Spike said.
I set him down and Spike cleared his throat, “You may want to sit down, I have a feeling this story may take a while.”
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“Okay, so let me get this straight.” I said as I sat in front of the statue. “Twilight came here, and became a human like me. She found out the crown was given to Principal Celestia and she would only get it back legally through the Fall Formal. Sunset tries to cause trouble for her, Twilight finds analogs of her friends in this world to help her out, and then she becomes Princess of the Fall Formal. Shimmer steals the crown and becomes a strange demon. She tries to create an army of teenage zombies to take over Equestria, Twilight uses the magic of friendship to kick her demon butt to next year. Did I get that right?”
“Yup.” Spike said with a nod, “Only, I didn’t get to what happened afterwards.”
“Right, you guys didn’t come back through,” I said. “I used hope to bust through the barrier somehow. How come she didn’t go through?”
Spike shook his head, “I don’t know. One minute we were about ready to step through back home. Then Twilight stood there, and just was staring at the portal. Then there was this huge light, next thing I know I’m waking up in a dog’s bed next to Twilight’s room. She acts like she can’t understand me, and that she’s always lived here.”
I shook my head and put a hand on it. “This is too weird Spike, we gotta find her, where would she be now?”
Spike just pointed behind him. I looked up. There was a large red-brick building with white cornices. Columns flanked double-entry doors, and the building was about three storeys tall. Two wings extended from central building, and on the roof, the corners were decorated with bronze horse heads. In the center the entrance was projected forward, with a large stained glass window situated in the middle, displaying a six-pointed-star. Above that was another decorative window showing a rearing horse. More in line with those native to Saddle Arabia than anyone from Ponyville. Well, the Ponyville I’m used to. The white decorative mouldings reached a peak, decorated with yet another bronze horse head… Kind of a gruesome design choice even though obviously stylized, in my opinion, but I may be biased. Behind that was a glass dome, made up of even more glass, topped by a clock tower. An elegant white staircase lead up to the entrance, and surrounding the portal’s statue was a rather well-made yard.
“Wow, and my high school just had the one floor.” I said, a little in awe.
“I guess humans like to make things big.” Spike quipped.
“Alright, now I just need to get inside, and find Twilight.” I said firmly.
I slowly tried to balance myself on my two legs. I felt like I was walking on stilts. I took a step forward, almost fell and ended up waving my arms around.
Spike just walked up to me and said, “I’ve been walking on two legs for years, just one foot in front of the other. Land with your heel, place with your toes.”
I gave Spike an odd look, and followed his instructions. Any passerby would probably think I looked like a puppet with only one string holding him. The process was frustrating as I slowly learned how to walk. But, eventually, I made it to the stairs. Getting up them was a process in and of itself.
I betcha Sombra’s snickering from beyond the grave.
Spike got up the stairs far better than I did. He looked up at me, “I can’t go in there, dogs aren’t allowed in school.”
I looked on my back, I was wearing a backpack. Funny, I don’t remember bringing a saddle bag in with me.
I picked Spike up in my hands, “Hop in.” I said, letting him climb into my backpack. “I kind of need a guide at this point.”
Spike moved himself into a comfortable position on my back. He stuck his head out, “Okay, I can take you to where Twilight is.”
I nodded, and came up to the door. I focused on it...and slammed into the door.
Spike was laughing his tail off. I glared at him, “You could’ve warned me I didn’t have magic anymore!” I yelled.
“Sorry, it was hilarious when Twilight did it too.” Spike said, laughing even more.
I’m this close to leaving him at the pound for a week…
I used my hand to push open the door. The interior was a bit less impressive. Still pretty nice, though. The walls were a warm beige, and to my left was, apparently, a trophy case. They’ve been doing pretty good. Cast iron looking supports decorated the corners, and from the ceiling was displayed banners representing the school, itself. One with a large ‘C’, and a stylized horse head. Another had a horseshoe in a circle in the center, flanked by lightening bolts, and a pair of rearing horses. That one was right above the trophies. Beyond the entry foyer, was the hallways, and stairs, and the ubiquitous lockers, those done in varied shades of mint green, with decorative swirls on the ends. I’m amazed that the paint job has lasted so long.
I saw that the entrance area was largely deserted. “Where are all the students? I thought this was a high school.” I asked.
Spike smirked and said, “Three, Two, One”
A loud bell rang and I nearly jumped out of my skin. Out of the various doorways came, dozens of humans. All of them looked like me, except they had various skin tones, hair colors, and they also wore clothing, some more than others.
I dodged and weaved my way through the crowd until finally I found reprieve as everpo-I mean everybody got together with their friends. They talked about typical teenager stuff, boys, girls, something called a car, and classes.
“Twilight’s locker is that way,” Spike said, sticking his paw out of the bag as he closed it.
I nodded and made my way down the hallway. I rounded a corner and looked among the humans for Twilight. I caught sight of a couple I recognized. A Trixie lookalike was kicking a nearby vending machine, shouting something about crackers. A Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon look alike were giggling while looking a strange tablet like device. I swear I saw a Derpy lookalike but she was gone in a matter of seconds.
A Lyra and Bon Bon pair of lookalikes passed me...and that’s...when I saw her… Her hair was exactly the same: Sort of an indescribable dark navy purple-blue, with a stripe of purple and a stripe of pink. Those eyes were still like amethysts, and full of intelligence, but her face was… just positively adorable. She was wearing a blue blouse with short puffed sleeves, and a red caveat, a purple skirt decorated with her cutie mark of all things. What looked like purple argyle leg-warmers covered a pair of pink knee-highs. Where am I getting the terminology for all of this anyway? Weird… And her shoes are what appear to be black Doc Martens. How the hell did I know that?
I found myself absolutely in awe of her. It was like I was seeing her for the first time, back in the library over a year ago. My brain completely fogged over and it was like the entire world was solely around this beautiful...well I guess you could say Girl at this point.
I was pulled out of my trance by a slap to the back of the head, courtesy of Spike. I shook my head...and saw that there were other humans with her…
Five girls to be precise….
They all looked like the other Elements. Only, human.
Applejack’s lookalike was a bit more muscular than the rest, I guess that came from farm work. She was wearing a white and green topped blouse with a blue jean skirt. Her trademark hat adorned her blond hair which was largely the same as her pony counterpart. She was also wearing Cowboy boots adorned with her apple cutie mark. At least I think they’re called cowboy boots… Again this weird knowledge of clothes is coming from nowhere...
Pinkie’s counterpart had the same wild dark pink hair and pink skin. She was wearing a white blouse with a heart on it, a blue waistcoat, and a pink skirt with her cutie mark on it. Again, it seems strange, do humans have special talents or something? She was also wearing blue boots on her feet.
Rainbow looked about how one would expect an athlete to look. A simple cutie marked white shirt and blue jacket, a pink skirt covering what I think were called athletic shorts. She was also wearing blue boots, though a darker shade than Pinkie’s. Her rainbow colored mane was in it’s usual unkempt style. She was bouncing a soccer ball on her knee. Well, I guess without wings she needs something to be good at.
Fluttershy was wearing very simple clothing compared to her friends. A top and a light green skirt with, you guessed it, butterfly cutie mark. Her pink mane was the same length as her counterpart, a white butterfly hair clip keeping it out of her eyes. I’m starting to wonder if Gabby Gum’s article back home rings true…
Rarity, sweet Luna that girl looked amazing no matter what species she was. She was wearing a light blue top, and a violet skirt with her diamond cutie mark on it. Her curly violet hair also had a diamond hair clip in it. Spike is probably drooling in my backpack…
Twilight probably caught me staring at them, and her amethyst eyes met mine for the first time as a human. Suddenly I was dumbstruck, my knees were feeling weak, part of me wanted to run for the hills. Though considering my track record with walking, I doubt I’d get very far.
So, I simply smiled and gave her a slight wave with my hand.
She smiled shyly in turn, and waved back.
Suddenly Pinkie was chatting quietly with the others. Rainbow got this big grin on her face, Rarity was smiling happily, Aj chuckled, and Fluttershy just gave her trademark adorable smile. Finally, all of them stopped...Fluttershy pointed at me and said something…
It was at this point I learned that Spike had stuck his head out of my backpack. Judging by Twilight’s expression after that fact was made clear, I wasn’t off to a good start.
She walked towards me, a frown on her face as she left her friends behind. The closer she got, that tight feeling in my throat only grew. I was also conscious of the fact that my heart beat was beating audibly.
“Hey!” Twilight finally said. “What are you doing with Spike?”
I blinked and shook my head to get the beating to stop. Okay Private, you can work with this. “Oh, so you’re his owner?” I said, and reached behind me to pick up the dog. I held him before Twilight and said, “Sorry, I saw him outside, guy was running around like crazy. I figured his owner was in here so I picked him up before he decided to chase a cat into the street or something.”
Twilight blinked right there and said, “Oh, you were returning him.” She sighed, “Sorry, I thought the worst when I saw him in your backpack.” She took Spike in her hands and said to the dog, “You’re just a little trouble maker you know that.”
Spike barked at Twilight and licked her cheek. Man, he’s got this down pat.
Twilight chuckled and put Spike into her own bag. She looked up at me and said, “Thanks a lot, I’m Twilight by the way.” She held out a hand.
I stared at it for a moment...she...introduced herself…
She tilted her head. “Uh, is there something wrong?” She asked.
“Sorry.” I shook my head and asked, “Do you...know me at all?”
Twilight thought for a moment...and then shook her head. “Sorry, I don’t think we’ve met before.”
She...doesn't remember me...how can this be happening…?
“Hey, you okay?” Twilight asked, looking at me with concerned eyes.
“Just,” I sighed, “You, looked like somepo-I mean, somebody I know.”
She raised her eyebrow and then just smiled. “Well, I hope that person was a good one.”
I smiled in turn, and took her hand in mine. I felt like electricity was coursing through my veins as I did. Sweet Luna! What’s wrong with me?
I shook it gently and said, “Private, my name, it’s Private Eye.”
“A pleasure to meet you,” Twilight said, shaking my hand as well. “You must be that new transfer student that I’ve heard about.”
Talk about your weird coincidences...this was a little too well set up…
Oh well, don’t lock a door before it opens.
“Uh yeah, that’s me, the new guy,” I said with a chuckle.
“Oh, so where’re you from?” She asked.
“Manehatten.” I said without thinking.
“Oh, Manehatten High School?” Twilight said, “I know how it feels moving to a new place.”
“Well, I’m glad you were the first person I know here.” I said with a smile.
Twilight’s cheeks turned a shade of pink and she looked down. “I, well, I know how it feels and I just thought, well you know.”
Geez, she’s as bad as I am, if not worse.
She got her focus back and said, “Well, I’m not about to let you wander off on your own at a brand new school. Come on,” She took my hand and I felt that shock again. “I’ll take you to meet some of my friends, they’ll help you get settled in.”
I felt my own cheeks getting hot as she led me to her entourage.
Now, if any of you have been following these stories so far. You can probably expect exactly who was going to greet me first. If you guessed a pink party human, you were correct and she’ll probably send you cookies later.
Pinkie suddenly appeared in front of me, I let go of Twilight’s hand as Pinkie started her rant, “Oooh! I’ve never seen you before! You must be that new transfer student Twilight told us was coming in! If you’re new, that means you don’t have any friends here. Well, you can cross that off your to do list, because you just made a friend.”
She took my hand, no electricity thank Faust, and shook it vigorously. “I’m Pinkie Pie! I’m your second friend here! Twilight counts as your first, although, maybe Spike would be first because you found him? Ah who cares, you being my friend means-”
“Welcome to Canterlot High Party?” I asked, again without thinking.
Pinkie and the others blinked at that.
AJ whispered something to Rarity, “Maybe them crazies talkin ‘bout the end of the world are onto somethin’ here.”
“What ever do you mean, darling?” Rarity asked, an elegant eyebrow raised.
I didn’t get to hear the rest of it, because Pinkie let out this loud gasp. “OH MY GOSH! You knew what I was going to say! Are you psychic or something?”
“No, you just remind me of somebody similar,” I said with a nervous smile.
“Either way! Party after school!!” Pinkie yelled, jumping around the group happily. “A brand new friend, and he’s a psychic too! Think of all the parties I could make if I ask him to read minds and tell me what they would like!”
“That would be a breach of privacy darling,” Rarity interjected.
“But I wouldn’t want him to give me deeeep daaaaark secrets! Just their favorite flavors, and their birthdays, not the years, and other favorites! This way I can cater the party just to them, and it’d be the bestest party ever!” Pinkie exclaimed.
I rolled my eyes and then felt Applejack lift up my arm. “Mighty skinny fella ain’t ya, Ah outta have mah Granny fix you up durin’ lunch.”
“Figures the transfer student Twilight told us about would be an egghead,” Rainbow said, rolling her eyes.
“I’m not an egg head!” I yelled. “I just happen to like reading.”
“Egghead,” Rainbow repeated.
“Rainbow, we shouldn’t be so mean,” Fluttershy said quietly.
“It’s alright, I know she doesn’t mean to be mean,” I said, smiling at Fluttershy.
Fluttershy subsequently hid behind Rarity. Some things never change I guess.
“Anyways,” Rarity said, smiling at me. “Welcome to Canterlot High, I am Rarity, you met Pinkie and Twilight already.” She gestured to AJ, and added, “This country born girl is Applejack.”
“And darn proud of it sugarcube,” AJ said, tipping her hat.
“The rather droll athlete here is Rainbow,” Rarity said flatly.
“That’s the most awesomest Rainbow to you, Rarity,” Rainbow said with a cocky smile. “Soon to be captain of the Wondercolts soccer team!”
“And this,” Rarity said, gesturing behind her, “is the very befitting her name Fluttershy.”
“Hello…” Fluttershy said, peeking just one eye out from behind Rarity.
“You guys seem like a tight bunch,” I said. “Glad to meet you all.”
“Also darling,” Rarity said, looking at me. “Where did you get that coat?”
“I, just slipped it on this morning.” I said, a bit of a half truth, “I think it belonged to my grandfather.” That was a total lie.
“Either way darling,” She said, looking at it, “It looks like it’s been through some rather rough ordeals. Your grandfather must’ve been quite the adventurer.”
“Uh, yeah.” I said, slipping off the trench coat. “You wanna look at it.”
Aj gave me a look, “You’d just trust Rarity with your coat like that?”
“She seems like the trustworthy sort.” I said, salvaging the situation.
Rarity subsequently took my coat and folded it in her arms. “I shall examine it during home ec class and see what I can do.”
“See,” Twilight said, “just stick with us, and you’ll be just fine.”
“Yeah, you’re reeally going to wanna stick around him, Twilight,” Rainbow said with a smirk.
“Rainbow!” Rarity said, giving the athlete a glare.
Rainbow looked like she put her foot in her mouth and said, “Uh, right sorry.”
What was that about?
“Anyways, you’re going to wanna get things settled at the office,” Twilight said. “I’ll take you there before I go to class.”
“What about your dog?” I asked.
“Well he’ll be just,” Twilight looked in her bag, and saw it was empty. I looked down and saw Rarity’s leg was being rubbed by the little guy. I couldn’t help but smirk a little.
“Oh, Spike, darling,” Rarity said, picking the dog up and scratching behind his ears. “I don’t know why, but he always tries to find whatever excuse he can to come out and let me pamper him a little.”
Heh, puppy love…
“Well, he’s going to have to put up without you for a while,” Twilight said, taking Spike back. She slipped the dog back into her backpack. “I’ll see you all around.”
The girls all gave various goodbyes and Twilight and I moved down the halls. Luckily I was smart enough to move all my detective stuff into my bag so Rarity wouldn’t find it. This was all so surreal. My friends were here, Twilight was here, yet, it was all so different.
“Private you okay?” Twilight asked as she walked beside me.
“Sorry, my mind was off somewhere.” I replied. “Your friends seem like good people.”
“They are,” Twilight said with a smile, “They did go through a time when Sunset tried to break them apart. But, after all the lies were pulled down, we all became really close.”
“I imagine you had something to do with that.” I said with a smile.
Twilight blushed and said humbly, “Oh, I, I can’t take all the credit for it.”
“Don’t sell yourself so short Twilight.” I said, “You seem to be the glue that holds them together.”
She gave a shy smile and then looked ahead. “Ah, here we are, just go in and talk to Vice Principal Luna, she’ll help you get set up.”
Vice Principal Luna? Oh boy…
“Don’t worry when you meet her. She’s not as cold as she appears.” Twilight said with a reassuring smile. “Well, I’d better get to class don’t wanna be late.”
She started walking away when I called after her, “Twi!”
She turned around and said, “Yeah?”
I blushed as I said, “Just, if you, have the time after school…”
Slowly...Twilight frowned….
“Did I say something wrong?” I asked.
“No, it’s not your fault.” Twilight said, seemingly to herself.
I couldn’t help but feel a little disappointment in my heart. I don’t get it…
“I’ll, still see you if you need anything.” Twilight said, a slow smile coming to her face.
I smiled in turn and said, “I’d love that.”
“See ya.” Twilight said, and walked away, I couldn’t help but notice her skip a little…
I shook my head and opened the door…
Oh boy… In the office stood a circular desk, sort of aqua colored, emblazoned with a crescent moon… How appropriate. There was a bookcase to the left, filled with books. Behind the desk,a chalkboard, with notices, and a to-do list on it. A flag, a portrait of the night sky, and a filing cabinet with more books and a vase on top rounded out the furnishings. Though there was a phone, and what looked like an intercom on the desk.
Sitting at the desk...was Luna. She was pretty, but wow, she looked grumpy! Aside from that, she had two-toned long blue hair, light blue skin, and was wearing a lavender top with a crescent moon-shaped pin on the collar. She was behind the desk, so I couldn’t what else she was wearing at the moment.
Oh please don’t tell me I look like her long dead husband and she freaks out and thinks I’m his ghost or something!
What? I was slightly traumatized by that case, sue me.
But, no freaking out happened, Luna just looked up at me, and said, “Can I help you?”
Well, no Royal Canterlot Voice, that was a good start.
“Uh, I’m the new transfer student, Private Eye.” I said with a smile.
Her expression didn’t change as she looked at her file and said, “Ah yes, you’re the student Celestia talked about. The one who’s transferring from Manehatten.”
“Uh yeah, I was told to come here to get everything settled,” I said, taking a seat in front of her.
Luna nodded and said, “I just need a few papers signed by you, and to give you a student I.D., class schedule and student handbook.”
“Well, let’s get started,” I said.
She put a clipboard in front of me, “Sign these please.”
She held out a pen with her other hand and I took it. Wait, I don’t know how to write as a human. The characters on the paper are similar to ponish, so I could read. But I had no idea how to write..
“Sign please.” Luna exerted.
Suddenly, my hand moved on it’s own and performed a flowing signature on the line. Muscle memory? Wow, this day just keeps getting weirder. I went on to sign the rest of what Luna had to offer. I then got my picture taken by that weird tablet device she had, and she came back from another room five minutes later with my student I.D.
“Take care of it,” She said.
I took it and placed it inside my trench coat. I also took the class schedule and handbook and put them in my rather overstuffed bag. Luna looked at me and said, “You don’t have to attend classes until tomorrow, I suggest you use this time to get your bearings around school.”
I nodded and said, “Thanks” Then I realized something. “Uh, you wouldn’t happen to have my new address in my permanent record would you? I lost mine trying to chase down Twilight’s dog.”
Luna smiled for the first time since we started talking and said, “Little purple one? He’s a little bit of trouble, but cute nonetheless.” She reached into her file and wrote something down on a slip of paper. “I’m afraid I don’t have a map, you should probably ask a student where this is.”
She gave it to me and I slipped the address into my pants pocket. “Thanks a lot Vice Principal, I appreciate it.”
Luna kept her smile and said, “Have a good day.”
“You too,” I said, picking up my bag and walking out the door. Once outside, I sighed and said, “Man, this day just keeps getting weirder. I don’t know what I’d tell the gang back home.”
I guess I could pick up my trench coat from home ec. I looked in the student handbook, a thick thing, and found out what number of classroom it was. I then set off to find said classroom.
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The room was quite spacious, filled with sewing machines, a sink, and the occasional human baby doll. Many students were hard at work on their various projects. I explained to the teacher, who bore a striking resemblance to Hoity Toity believe it or not, I found Rarity at a table working on my trench coat.
She looked up from her project and removed her red horn rimmed glasses and said, “Ah, hello Private, all registered?”
I nodded, “Yeah, just came to see how my coat’s doing.” I said.
“Well just hold still for a moment, I need to take some measurements.” She said, getting out of her seat and carrying a roll of measuring tape.
“Uh, sure.” I said, sticking my arms out instinctively.
Rarity blinked as she saw how still I was standing. “Darling, have you modeled before?” she asked.
Yeah, I modeled some tuxes for you about a year ago. But I wasn’t about to say that, so I went with this. “My mom was really into fashion and stuff.” I said.
“Good to see your mother instilled an appreciation for fashion in you.” Rarity said as she went through the process of measuring me. “I must admit, I’m not used to sewing for boys, but I’m not one to back away from a challenge when it comes to sewing.”
Six Gala dresses are proof of that.
We spent the rest of the class period working on my coat. Well, I really just stood there while she was “in the zone” as it were. She did take some suggestions I had and applied them where she could.
By the time the bell rang, I was wearing a rebuilt trench coat. It wa still the same grey, but it felt lighter and sleeker. Plus, there were more pockets added on the inside, always a plus.
I looked back at Rarity and said, “Thanks, you’re a lifesaver.”
“My pleasure darling,” Rarity said with a smile.
I then saw all the students filling out, “Where’s everyp-I mean, everybody going?”
“Why, lunch darling.” Rarity replied.
My stomach growled and I said, “Right, I think that’s the one part of school I will attend.”
Rarity laughed a little and lead me out.
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The lunch room was spacious and crowded with students. Pillars held up the roof between the various tables. Banners hung from the walls, posters, and other items dedicated to the school. Students were all gathered in various groups at the tables. Typical High School, you go with your friends.
I was a little unnerved by the fact that Granny Smith was the Lunch Lady. But she gave me food despite me being a transfer student, and all was made right. I told her I was a vegetarian, mostly to avoid any strange foods that humans eat. So, I ended up with a salad and some fruit, along with a small carton of milk.
Rarity and I walked side by side as I scanned the students. It was uncanny just how much of them looked like ponies from back home. I caught sight of the flower trio of all things.
I received an elbow from Rarity and she was smiling at me, “Looking for Twilight hmm?”
I felt my cheeks flush a little and I said shyly, “That obvious huh?”
“Just a bit,” She said and then giggled a little, “Oh, it is simply romantic, love at first sight.”
Not exactly at first sight…
Then, another thought hit me.
“Rarity?”
“Hm?”
“Earlier, I tried to ask Twilight if we could hang out after school…” I said.
Rarity nodded knowingly and said, “I imagine she was a little reluctant.”
“What happened?” I asked.
“A bad break up darling.” Rarity said with a sigh. “She was seeing this one boy named Flash Sentry a few months ago. They dated a little after they danced at the Fall Formal.”
Twi...was with another guy?
Flash?
“How did it break off?” I asked.
“I really shouldn’t be going behind Twilight’s back like this.” Rarity said, sounding a little guilty. “But, I feel you need to understand. Plus, you seem like somebody people can open up to.”
For better or worse.
“Anyways,” She said as we walked. “They dated for a while, but then things started happening. Twilight would call us in the middle of the night about how wrong it all feels. She kept going on about how she felt like she was betraying somebody. Flash translated that as Twilight seeing somebody else. Arguments ensued, Twilight accused Flash of only dating her to get back at that boor Sunset, and he transferred to Cloudsdale Academy and that was that.”
“Wow…” Was all I could say.
“Suffice to say, Twilight is a little reluctant to consider the possibility of courtship.” Rarity said with a sigh. “But, you seem to give hope to the idea.”
“I can relate, it’s not easy dealing with a bad breakup.” I said, memories of Larksong flooding my brain.
I looked over and saw Twilight was sitting by herself at the table, reading a book. That weak kneed feeling came back and I found myself staring at her.
“Well, go on then.” Rarity said as she unceremoniously shoved me towards the table. Next thing I know, I’m sitting across from Twilight as she looked up from her book.
“Oh, hi Private.” She said, sounding pleasantly surprised. “Everything set for you to become a Wondercolt?”
I’m guessing that’s the school’s mascot. I smiled and said with a nod, “Yeah, Luna was a little intimidating, but everything got settled.”
“That’s good to hear.” She said. “Hey, listen.” She looked a little nervous “About earlier.”
“Rarity told me,” I said.
“So, you get it huh?” Twilight said, looking down.
“Yeah,” I replied. “It was wrong of me to pry, but I don’t want you to think I’m just catching you off the rebound.”
She finally shrugged, “Ah well, you couldn’t have known. You just moved here, I’m sorry for brushing you off like that.” she said apologetically.
“I’m just glad you were the first friend I made here.” I said.
She smiled at that, “My pleasure, I’m sure you’ll fit right in here.” she said.
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Perspective: Rarity
I sat across from Applejack as we looked towards the pair. They really seemed to be hitting it off well. Pinkie was also sitting with us, along with Fluttershy who was giving her ever demure smile.
“Well tie me up and cook me for Thanksgiving.” Applejack said with a chuckle. “Ah never thought Ah’d see Twilight hit it off with a feller like that.”
“I think it’s a good thing myself,” I said with a smile. “It is good to hear that Twilight is starting to open her heart again.”
“Twiley’s happy again!” Pinkie cheered, “Yay Private!”
“Oh I’m happy for them,” Fluttershy interjected, “I hope everything goes well.”
Applejack smiled and nodded, “Yep, things are lookin up, now where’s Rainbo-”
She was cut off when Rainbow plopped herself into a seat beside Applejack. Oh my stars she was covered in mud and a scowl was on her face.
I put a hand to my nose and said, “Rainbow, are there not showers in the gymnasium?”
“There are,” Rainbow grumbled, “but not after some jerk decided to mess with the water heating system.”
“And you think it’s Raiden again.” Aj said with a chuckle.
“That jerk totally did it!” Rainbow yelled, “I swear, he’s trying to make my life miserable.”
Pinkie suddenly appeared beside Rainbow, “Or ya know, he could like you.” She said.
“Yeah right,” Rainbow said, rolling her eyes. “I’d sooner date Snails.”
“Uh oh, we got trouble girls.” Aj interrupted, pointing towards Private and Twilight’s table.
I looked up and saw Sunset Shimmer walking towards them. Oh, the words I could use to describe that insult to female dogs. She strutted over, confident and smirking.
“Alright, now I have an excuse to vent out my frustration.” Rainbow said, her fists clenching.
“Simmer down Sally,” Aj says, “Let’s just get closer and listen in. We’ll hop in if things need to get rough.”
All of us scooted down the table so we were within earshot of them.
Sunset walked up, Twilight and Private were looking up at her. Private gave the oddest expression upon seeing her.
Sunset simply smirked, “Who’s the new guy?” she asked.
“Back off Shimmer.” Twilight said firmly.
“Wow, to think you’re only a few months out of a relationship and you’re already picking out dorks to replace Flash.” Shimmer said with a cruel laugh. “I don’t know whether you’re just sad or desperate.”
“Says the girl who let Flash dump her.” Twilight grumbled under her breath.
“Either way, it’s awfully pathetic how you couldn’t-” Sunset began.
Private got up from his chair and walked over to Sunset. He glared at her and said, “Look here Sunset, you have three seconds to back off before I find an excuse to tell the Vice Principal about you harassing other students.”
“Like Luna would believe a new guy like you.” Sunset said, rolling her eyes.
Private crossed his arms and said firmly, “Leave. Now.”
“Hero type huh?” Sunset said, putting a finger on Private’s chin and then smirking. “That’ll change soon enough big guy.” She then walked off, I got a little smirk at the frustrated look on her face.
Twilight sighed and looked up at Private, “Thanks for that.”
Private smiled and said, “My pleasure, honestly can’t stand bullies.”
“I’m glad for your help.” She replied, I could see a little pink on her cheeks.
We all looked at each other, Private stood up to Shimmer and she backed down without even a lousy threat.
Finally Rainbow said, “Can we keep him?”