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// Prolouge 
// Story: Central Equestria University 
// by caveman0803 
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“Central Equestria University; One of the most prestigious schools in Equestria and the only university in the quiet country town of Ponyville. I kinda feel bad for them.” Stated Bunsen Burner as he was going through his lab coat looking for his phone.

Bunsen Burner is a 21 year old Science Major. He had brown hair that was never combed giving him a mad scientist look. He wore a white polo with a graduated cylinder and wrench stitched into the collar of his shirt. His lab coat was a plain white lab coat with his name on the breast pocket. His black dress shoes were a little scuffed on the top of them and there were no laces present.

“Why do you feel bad for them? With the school here it could build of the economy which could bring them for funds. Not only that but it’ll allow them to build new attractions such as movie theatres and, with the increase in students, new business’ would come around and before you know it this place could be a bustling metropolis like Manehattan” Stated his best friend Maroon.

Maroon is a 22 year old Art major looking to get a career as a comic artist. He had short brown hair that he too never seemed to comb. His Maroon hoodie had a pair of anime shades on it and he wore a pair of faded blue jeans. His sneakers were a plain white with the same pair of anime shades on them. A pair of maroon colored wings stuck out of his hoodie and were folded neatly against his back.

“Well i’m not arguing that it’ll be good for their economy but from the looks of it this seems like such a quiet little town. I wonder how the founding families would feel about all this change.” Stated Bunsen as he put his hands behind his head.

“Don’t know and at this point in time I don’t care. I just want to get this day over with so we can get to our dorm and unpack.” Maroon deadpanned.

“I guess. Anyways it says here that my Orientation is gonna be given to me by someone named….Twilight Sparkle. Hmm I wonder what she looks like.” Bunsen inquired to himself.

“Don’t know. According to this,i’m getting mine from someone named Fluttershy” Said Maroon.

“Well either way we better get moving otherwise we’ll be late.” Bunsen exclaimed.

With a flick of his wrist and a green aura surrounding his hand, he opened the front door with his magic. As they walked into the main hall they noticed that there were streamers and party favors everywhere. They walked along the hall looking at the various trophies and plaques displayed.

“To think this school has only been around maybe 10 years and it’s already doing really well in sports as well as academically.” Bunsen pointed out.

They walked over to the nearest glass case that held all of the academic awards given to CEU. On each award there was at least one name in common.

“Huh, what do you know, they all say Twilight Sparkle on them. At least I know that i’m getting my orientation from an intelligent person instead of some neanderthal.” Bunsen said casually.

“You don’t know the half of it” said a nearby girl with a southern drawl.

They both turned their heads towards the new voice to see who it belonged to. Thats when they noticed a girl of average height with a farmers tan, blond hair, and wearing a stetson hat. She had on an orange and white plaid shirt with blue jeans and brown boots.

“Oh? How so?” Bunsen inquired curiously.

“Well, she’s the smartest girl on campus AND the personal student of the princess herself.” She continued.

“If i may ask…” Bunsen began “how do you know all this about her?”

“Well, she’s one of my best friends.” she said rather proudly.

“Now that brings me to my next question.” Bunsen said flatly “Who are you?”

“Oh my apologies boys, where are my manners. The names Applejack and I’m the captain of the rodeo team. I’m here for a Botany degree. Since I work on an apple farm I figure that would be the best direction to go in.” Explained the female with the newly discovered identity of Applejack.

“I see, well it was nice meeting you Applejack but we should be heading out now. We have to get to the orientation which starts in 10 minutes.” Bunsen stated.

“I understand. You two fellas have a nice day.” Applejack turned around and headed off to who knows where.

“Well it looks like I have to meet Fluttershy at the soccer fields so i’ll catch you later Bunsen.”

“Yea, i’m headed to the library. After the orientation we’ll meet up at the dorm and start unpacking.”

So Bunsen and Maroon went their separate ways to meet the individuals who would be guiding them around the school.