//------------------------------// // Thursday Part 5 - The Gang's All Here... Almost // Story: Equestria Girl. Wait, What's Equestria? // by Bysen //------------------------------// After that whole dealio with Sunset, Twilight felt a good deal better about this school. Yes, most people thought they knew her, but even without that spell no one had approached her because of it yet. All in all, it was turning from a nightmare to just a new school. Sure it was a little scary but there wasn’t really anything that would’ve changed that fact. Well, anything but perhaps some friends. Wow, that sounds really sappy. Normally the first lunch for the day was shorter but today it was a full length break. The reason for that was because after this, the try-outs for all the school’s sports teams began and there wasn’t another break until the end of the day. Twilight headed to the cafeteria. For a genius she could be really stupid sometimes because even though she’d organised to meet Sil there, she hadn’t figured out how or where she’d meet up with Trixie. Actually, she had her phone with her, and Trixie’s number was 467874943. GnPTrixie. She pulled her bag off of her back and began to rummage through it as she kept walking, she wasn’t used to carrying it and didn’t remember it was actually in her pocket by her wallet and keys. But finally after a few moments she remembered, but not without managing to bump into someone walking blindly down the hallway. “UUFFFfff…” Brad said as he had the wind knocked out of him by Twilight head-butting his chest. They both stumbled back as they realised what had happened. “You know, the other Twilight kept bumping into me like that too.” he said with a smirk. “Oh… um…” Twilight muttered as she looked up at him, blushing slightly. He was standing there in the middle of a not that busy walk way with nothing in his hands… “Wait, what were you doing that you couldn’t see where you were going?” she asked. He just chuckled nervously and raised one of his hands behind his head, looking away slightly. “You wanted me to bump into you didn’t you?” “Kinda… sorta… yeah.” he admitted. They both just stared at each other for a moment. It was awkward. Go figure. “So anyway, you trying out for anything today?” Brad asked as he lowered his hand and turned back to his locker he’d been standing in front of. He actually hadn’t seen her coming but figured it'd be better to let her think he had. “Nothing in particular. You?” Twilight replied. “Not really.” he answered. There was another awkward pause. “Right well, it was good seeing you again. I gotta go now. Bye Brad.” “Seeya Twi.” “That was the most pointless conversation I’ve ever had…” Twilight muttered under her breath as she walked away and flung her backpack back onto her back. She then reached into her pocket and… stopped inches away from face-planting a wall. She didn’t know this school while she was paying attention, why did she think walking and typing would be a good idea? She looked around and could see the cafeteria down the hall just a bit. Leaning up against the wall she’d almost walked into she turned on her phone. Over a minute later when it finally booted up she noticed she had three missed message and realised there wasn’t much point in having a phone if it wasn’t turned on. That being said, all of them were from Sil and Twilight could’ve sworn she’d said to avoid calling her this much. She opened the texts and read. ‘hey twilight, u bring ur phone 2day?’ ‘still on 4 lunch at caf right?’ and finally ‘geez, have i been texting u 2 much? i know you said not to call you much. sorry bout that’. Damn it Silverspoon… she was impossible to stay mad at. Wait, is it possible to be annoyed about not being annoyed? Oh forget it… Twilight went back a tab on her phone and entered the call app. ‘467874943 call’. She held the phone to her ear and it was silent for about ten seconds, not even a dial tone. The phone was old, maybe it didn't work properly anymore. However as she thought that the standard ‘ring ring’ came from it. Almost simultaneously she heard some music start up just across from her. The music stopped shortly after and Twilight looked up to see where it came from. She saw Trixie holding a phone to her ear and saying “Hello?” then about half a second later she heard from her phone “Hello?” “Uh… hey Trixie.” Twilight replied. However Trixie hadn’t seen her like she had Trixie and kept on walking and talking. “Twilight? Right, where are you?” she asked as Twilight started to follow, trying to catch up. “Right behind you.” “Ha. Ha… Trixie is not amused.” she said. A second later Twilight tapped her on the shoulder. Trixie turned to see who had dared touch her glorious gloryful glory, and found herself face to face with Twilight. “ARGH!!!” she yelped and jumped back just a bit as she swung her arm out towards Twilight. The bald palm of her palm came to just a few inches away from hitting Twilight square in the nose. Luckily she’d stopped herself from making contact with her friend. Unluckily the swift movement and hand gesture had set off her little device and fifty-two cards came rapidly shooting out of her sleeve, all hitting Twilight in the face one after another. Once the cards stopped shooting out Twilight said “I wasn’t jok-” the last two cards shot out: Jokers “ing…” she said with a bemused tone. Third awkward silence of the day. “Let’s just go meet your cousin for lunch.” “Agreed.” Trixie said, honestly trying to hold back laughing. She quickly scooped up all the cards and shoveled them into her purse before turning back to Twilight and the two began to walk. Trixie followed silently for a few moments more before she asked “So we will be meeting up with Silverspoon then?” Twilight nodded. “Very well, Trixie supposes she can hang around with her too.” “And one of her friends as well.” Trixie stopped. “Please tell Trixie you are not referring to that Diamond Tiara? Trixie’s mother is always going on about how her sister’s suitor is an absolute douche bag. And his daughter is not much better.” “Um… what?” “Trixie’s dear aunty, Silverspoon’s mother, is tagging Diamond's father.” Trixie explained. “Trixie hears the absolute worst things about he and his spawn.” “Oh, she can’t be that bad.” Twilight defended. “We shall find out soon shant we?” Trixie finished as she started walking once more towards the cafeteria. It wasn’t long before they arrived and, to Twilight’s surprise, it was practically empty. Aside from Silverspoon and her friend there only about thirty other people at most. It was… odd to say the least. The two went over to where Sil and her friend, whose name was ‘Damien Terror’ if Twilight remembered right, and pulled up a seat each. Silverspoon greeted them both as they sat down but Diamond Tiara hadn’t even noticed them until they’d already sat, having been messaging away on her phone. With faked enthusiasm she greeted “Twilight Sparkle, It’s great to finally meet you!” and completely ignored Trixie. Such injustice would not stand! “Yes, she is Twilight, and I, I am the Great and Powerful Trixie!” *explosion!* voice activated fireworks. “Yeah, right… Sil’s cousin.” Diamond dismissed as she looked back down at her screen, tapped a few things out and looked back up at Twilight. “So Princ… I mean, Twilight. Sil told me…” she paused and remembered what Sil had told her. “That you’re not actually Twilight.” and her tone shifted to the disinterest she’d show towards Trixie. “That’s right, I’m just some random, not special at all… and unintentionally self-deprecating girl. So, it’s nice to meet you.” she said and put out a hand. Diamond Tiara barely shook it for a second before turning back to her screen. “Arrogant…” Trixie muttered under her breath. Sil caught it however and snickered “Look who’s talking.” “Oh please. Trixie sees everything her mother says about this one is true.” “And what is that supposed to mean?” Diamond Tiara said, suddenly interested in something other than her phone. Twilight had thought she was acting a socialite: texting or lifeinvadering but as she put down her phone Twilight saw she had actually just been playing Flappy Pone. “It means Trixie has heard stories about her aunty's marital affairs and does not wish to have a new cousin the likes of you!” Trixie proclaimed. “...” Diamond Tiara remained silent for a few seconds but still kept her face scrunched up until she finally said “What?” “Her mom doesn’t like that our parents are engaged.” Silverspoon answered. “She thinks my mom’s just gold digging and blah blah blah… I mean she is, but blah blah blah. We’ve been over this before, why discuss it again?” she said, making it so we can just skip over the exposition. “I have no idea what any of you are talking about.” Twilight said, making the exposition necessary again. “Die’s dad’s always been well off from investments and stuff but a few years ago he struck it huge with Bitcoins. It’s funny because apparently he didn’t even invest in them to invest. He just bought them like fifteen years ago to hide his money on taxes. He made like ten million from ten thousand. I’ve known Die all my life and my mom’s known her dad all of it too… but SOMEBODY still thinks that her sister is just a gold digging skank.” Sil said, directing that last part towards Trixie. It would’ve held more authority too if Die hadn’t followed it with “She kinda is though.” Twilight just tried to hold a blank face and take neither’s side. Trixie smirked and Sil just stared at her friend for a moment. She then promptly agreed. “Yeah…” Twilight regretted opening her mouth. “This all seems kinda personal to be telling people.” “Sort of, but Trixie and Die already know it all, you’re the only person who doesn’t know it all already really.” “That’s why I said it… I’m people.” “Oh, right. So anyway…” Sil said, trying to redirect having realised Twilight was absolutely right. “It’s not like I told you the really personal stuff like why my mom and dad separated or how my mom and Die’s dad got together. And trust me, there’s also a ton of stuff I know that neither of these two do.” she said pointing at Die and Trixie. “Just that my mom isn’t exactly the best role model.” “So you agree with Trixie?” “I never said I didn’t. What I said was all you know about Die is what your mom told you. You don’t even know her and you already hate her. So maybe you should TRY actually getting to know her…” Sil said in Die’s defence, like a good friend should. Then like only a BEST friend could “Once you know her you’ll have plenty of real reasons to hate her.” she added. Die stared at Sil much like Sil had at her during that last comment about her mom. “You really want me to play nice don’t you Sil?” she asked and received one of those adorable cheesy smile and nods in return. “Fine…” she said, putting her phone away completely and extended a hand towards Trixie. “Trixie would like to apologise for what she said earlier. She was… somewhat misinformed about you. Nevertheless, Trixie is glad to make your acquaintance.” she said extending her hand as well and shaking Diamond Tiara’s. “As is Diamond Tiara.” she replied. “Are you making fun of how Trixie speaks?” “Oh of course not, Diamond Tiara would never make fun of the third person with her…” she said with ‘what do you think...’ expression. “Witty…” As the two new ‘friends’ glared at one another Sil leaned over to Twilight and whispered “This is going better than expected. If we’re lucky they’ll only get into a fist-fight twice.” and Twilight wasn’t sure if Sil was joking or not. “So…” Twilight began, trying to relieve the tension. “What teams are you guys going to be trying out for?” she asked, not planning on joining any herself for saying-it-is-getting-repetitive reasons. “Trixie has no intention on ‘trying out’ for any sports this year. She has far more important things to do. Study being amongst them.” Silverspoon answered on her cousin’s behalf knowing full well what her pumpus, yet not entirely wrong, answer would be to that. The two relatives may not have been the closest of friends but they certainly knew each other pretty well. Diamond Tiara turned from Sil to Trixie who nodded in agreement before she said... no, before she addressed her crowd with all the poise of the attention whore she was. “I have to agree. We’re at school to learn, so what’s the point of playing footy or volley ball?” “Um, exercise?” Twilight answered/asked. “I get plenty of that Walking my dog.” Diamond scoffed. “You have a dog too? I have a pit-bull myself.” Twilight said, much more interested now. “Do either of you have a pet as well?” she asked, looking to Sil then Trixie. “Pffhaha… Diamond, carrying your dog around in your purse doesn’t count as ‘walking it’.” Sil replied, mostly interrupting Twilight. “I walk with it, it’s still exercise. And Chimmy-Cherry-Chunga would agree with me.” she said in a huff, more insulted that she implied that her Chiwawa was a pet instead of anything less than a life-long best friend. A life long friend with a life expectancy of 3 years ago… that was going to go south soon [pun intended] and Die knew it. Luckily we will NOT deal with that story in this one. “Trixie has a pet bear. His name is Ursa.” “A bear?!” Twilight asked in disbelief. “You own a bear?” “Do you doubt Trixie’s word?” “W-well no, I just… I’ve never heard of someone having a pet bear. Tiger sure but a bear?” “Well, Trixie was lying. She has a dog too. A bear-dog mind you.” she said raising a hand and leveling it above her head to indicate her bear’s height. “And that, Trixie assures you is not a lie.” “That thing could eat my whole…” Sil said with a tinge of fear… from past experiences. “And I don’t have a pet. Well, my dad has some fish but… you get the point. Besides, I always run on the treadmill playing games on my Akamo Gamesphere.” “Nerd…” Die ‘coughed’, covering up what she’d said. “Look at me, look at us. It’s obvious none of us need more exercise. I for one am as fit and healthy as any girl could be.” she said, not trying to hide her boasting in the slightest. Sil did find it odd that she’d included the other three in that statement. “And you three are not unappealing either.” she added. Which much like Trixie, was Die’s form of high praise. “Trixie did not know you were into other girls.” she jabbed, picking up on what the writer had intended the readers to think. Ship all the lesbians… I’m probably going to remove this. Or not, I really don’t care at this point. This bloody chapter should’ve ended ages ago and I’m really just wasting the reader's time now. the double negative. “You wish.” Die replied, with the slightest hint of ‘she knows!’ panic well hidden in her tone. “All I’m saying is that the only people who would try out for a sports team are those that are either overweight, not interested in learning at school, just trying to prove something, or all three.” Meanwhile! Somewhere Else! Gilda walked out of the school onto the back oval. She was larger than the average girl at this school, had breezed through her first two classes earlier this day without paying much attention at all and… had something to prove to a certain someone. “Yo, Rainbow Dash!”