Battle of the Couples! Part 1
The Spark of War!
It was now lunch time as usual at Canterlot High. But now it was abuzz about the sudden announcement of the new Class Couples contest. All the girls were talking about it and were getting excited while the boys were just acting like it was just a regular day.
Soul and the guys were sitting together at their usual spot as the girls sat over to their spot. It was decided that since the Fall Formal was over, the girls wanted to be able to hang with their own gender during lunch period since it would be the only time of the day they would hang out before they got back together with their respective partner.
“So, what do you guys think of this whole thing?” Rivet asked. “It kinda sounds like a waste of time.”
“I don’t know, it sounds more interesting than a waste of time,” Clyde said. “Who knows, it might turn out to be a lot of fun like the principal said.”
“I personally think that this is pretty cool,” Soul said. “And well timed too, because I was trying to think of a way to show everyone I’m now dating Sunset and this way it doesn't seem so flashy.”
“I’m kinda more worried about how all the girls here are going to act,” Swift said. “I mean, most times they're nice but when something big like this comes along, all hell is let loose.”
“Good point,” Rivet said. “Now that I think about it, Dash is pretty competitive. There’s no telling what’s she’s going to do.”
“Lucky for me, Sunset seems to be the least interested in this,” Soul said.
“I doubt that,” Night said. “I think Fluttershy is the most scared of this. Everyone looking at her at once just makes her nervous, and if she won one of those top three places, she be scarred for life.”
“Watch it guys, the ones that aren’t the most interested are the most deadly ones,” Swift warned. “If something inside set’s off, it’s going to be like a sun colliding towards you.”
Soul and Night both had blank expressions and gulped as the thought had crawled deep into their minds.
“Rarity is into a lot of things, but I doubt she’ll let this go to her head,” Clyde said. “She is the most generous person in the whole school. And beside, why should we get worried about this? The girls are pretty much the nicest and kindest people around here and they have been friends for a long while.”
“Well, you do have a point there,” Rivet said. “Let’s just drop this and talk about something else.”
The guys sat at the table for a moment as they remained silent as they thought they wanted to talk about next.
“So um...how about that weather?” Soul asked.
“Okay, we need to start considering to stop talking about girls all the time,” Rivet commented.
Over by the girls table, they were chatting about the upcoming event and what their thoughts on it.
“Oh, this is so exciting!” Pinkie said. “I’ve never been this excited since we started planning for the Fall Formal!”
“I know, this news is quite something,” Rarity said.
“Tell me about it!” Sonata chimed. “Soul and I are going to win for sure!”
Sunset raised a brow. “Um Sonata, Soul’s with me, remember?”
“Oh...right,” Sonata replied in a disappointed tone. “My hopes and dreams died before they even began.”
“Ah don’t see why everyone is getting so worked up about,” Applejack said. “It’s just a bunch of meanless titles.”
“Applejack, how could you say that!?” Rarity asked in horror. “It shows everyone how much that couple loves one another and that they set a fine example on how to do so.”
Applejack rolled her eyes.
“I’m not sure if I really want to get involved,” Sunset said. “Soul and I just started going out and I don’t think we're ready to get into something like this.”
“Me too,” Fluttershy said. “Except the not ready part, but instead that I don’t want that much attention and I don’t like being the center of attention of everyone.” She started curling up into a ball as she imagined so many eyes looking at her as her heart raced with fear. “Oh dear, I’m terrified just by thinking of it.”
“Oh don’t be afraid, dear,” Rarity said as she patted the back of Fluttershy for comfort. “If anything, I think you two should win in the top three. And Sunset, I know you’re still technically new to the whole dating experience but I can already tell that you and Soul make a fantastic couple.”
“Really?” Sunset asked.
“Indeed,” Rarity said.
Rainbow Dash waved her arms. “Yeah, yeah, Shy and Night are a good couple, Soul and Sunset are a good couple, blah, blah, blah,” she said earning her a glare from Rarity and a giggle from everyone else. “A lot of us are good, but there can only be three great couples out of everyone in the entire school. And we all know who is the best out of all of us.”
“Well, I do have to agree with you on that,” Rarity said.
“Me too!” Pinkie said.
“No doubt about it,” Rainbow Dash said.
“Me.” the three said at once and they all opened their eyes to see the other in surprise.
“Wait, did you say, you?” Rarity asked Rainbow Dash. “And you?” she asked Pinkie.
“Of course, who else would there be?” Rainbow Dash asked.
“Me! I’ve been going on dates longer than any of you,” Rarity said. “You all just started!”
“Maybe being with someone new,” Rainbow Dash said. “I’ve already been out with other guys besides Rivet and I had plenty of experience of how to date like a pro.”
“And clearly you did not see how Swift and I were going at it in front of the school,” Pinkie said. “What makes the best couple is the ones that always smile!” she then show off her big, toothy smile with one of the tooth showing off a spark.
“Experience with others and how big your smile is, does not count when you’re in a serious relationship,” Rarity said. “It’s about being with someone that you love and care for that every trouble in your mind just seems so meanless. It’s also that they're there for you just as you are there for them. And-”
“Booooring,” Rainbow Dash said in a mocking tone. “I rather just get to the making out part.”
“I know, that’s the best part,” Pinkie agreed. “Although, I do have to agree with what Rarity was saying. I so want to be there for Swift whenever he needs me.”
“I know Rivet doesn't need me,” Rainbow Dash said. “He’s the toughest person I know and he can handle anything.”
“Even if he handle things himself, wouldn’t you still want to be there for him at least?” Rarity asked.
“Of course I want to be there for him,” Rainbow Dash replied. “But I doubt that’ll ever happen though.”
“It seems to be me that you think you know what he thinks, but I’m willing to bet he thinks differently,” Rarity said.
“Look, not all of our boyfriends can be like you man servant, Clyde.”
“How dare you!” Rarity snapped. “Clyde is not a servant! He does all those things for me willingly because he loves me like I love him!”
“It doesn't matter because me and Rivet are going to win that contest because we’re the best,” Rainbow Dash said as she stood up from her chair and glared down at Rarity menacingly.
“I’ll show you who’s the best out of this!” Rarity said as she did the same as Rainbow Dash.
“Woah, woah, now hold y’alls horses!” Applejack said as she stood between the two. “Ah think we’re letting this whole thing get into our heads. Let’s just talk about something else before we start saying things that we’ll regret.”
Rainbow Dash and Rarity glared at each other for a moment before they spoke up.
“Fine!” the two said in unison and sat back at their chairs and ignored one another.
“Tomboy,” Rarity whispered to herself.
“Fashioness,” Rainbow Dash whispered to herself also.
“Let’s just get through lunch, okay?” Applejack said. “And again, it’s just a silly contest with a meanless title.”
“But Applejack-”
“A. Meanless. Title. Rarity,” Applejack said as she stared down at Rarity.
Rarity crossed her arms and made an irritated frown.
The school bell rang and one by one, the students started to make their way towards their next class. Rainbow Dash and Rarity glared at each other for a moment before turning their gaze from the other and focused on their respective boyfriends. Clyde and Rivet were talking to one another as they were walking towards the two. Rainbow Dash felt anger build up inside her as she didn’t want Rarity’s boyfriend hanging with hers and Rarity felt the same. The two marched towards them.
Clyde was the first to notice the two girls walking to them and smile. “Hey beautiful,” He said to Rarity. “And hey there, Rainb-”
“Don’t you dare speak to her,” Rarity demanded. “She’s the enemy.” She then grabbed the confused Clyde by the arm and dragged him with her.
Rivet raised a brow and looked to Rainbow Dash. “Hey Dash, what’s with Rar-”
“And you don’t say her name either or I’ll punch you in the stomach!” Rainbow Dash threatened and grabbed Rivet by the arm. “Now come on, we got class to get to.”
“Um, Dash? I go to the same class as Clyde and Rar-”
Before he could finish, Rivet winced when Rainbow Dash looked at him with an angry glare that pretty much told him to shut up.
“I-I mean, right behind you,” Rivet said nervously.
Swift, Soul and Night watched with pursed lips as they saw their two friends get dragged away from them. The worried faces from them made them feel on edge.
“It's started,” Swift said. “It’s only a matter of time now before all of our girlfriends start turning on one another.”
Soul and Night both gulped as they imagine the horrors that await them. Sunset walked up to Soul with a smile.
“Hey Soul, are you ready to-”
“Please tell me who’s name I can’t say so I won’t get punched or yelled at,” Soul begged as he got on his knees. “I’ll be a good boyfriend, just don’t hurt me!”
Sunset blunk a couple of times. “I... Why would I get angry about someone’s name?” she asked. “And I would never punch or yell at you for anything.”
“... Oh... I just thought since the way Rarity and Rainbow Dash were and all.”
Sunset rolled her eyes. “Babe, I’m not going to let this contest get to my head,” she said. She then gazed at Soul with her loving eyes. “Besides, I already know that we’re a great couple anyway. I don’t need some silly contest to prove that.”
Sunset leaned in close to Soul and gave him a peck on the cheek. He then rubbed the back of his head feeling silly about what he said.
“Yeah, you’re right,” Soul said. “I don’t know what I was thinking.”
“That’s okay,” Sunset said. “Ready to head for class?”
“You know it.”
Soul and Sunset headed straight towards class while Night and Swift watched them go through the cafeteria door.
“That wasn’t bad,” Night commented.
“Don’t be fooled,” Swift said. “She’s a ticking time bomb. If any of these girls try anything to her or Soul, god help us. God help us al-”
Pinke suddenly jumped in front of him. “Hello my Swifty Wifty, are you-”
“AAAAAAAHH!”
It was now the end of the school day and the girls were making their way towards the exit as they walked down the hallways. Rainbow Dash was on one side of the hallway while Rarity was at the other, in between were the other girls, while Rainbow Dash and Rarity continued to ignore each other. Everyone in between them looked back and forth as they grew more concern about the situation they were in.
“Aw come on, girls,” Pinkie said. “I know some hurtful things were said, but can’t we just apologize to one another and we all be friends again?”
“After what she called Clyde, I don’t think so,” Rarity said in a venomous tone. “Besides, if she thinks she can win this contest without a challenge, then she’s sorely mistaken.”
“And if you think you can beat me so easily, you are also mistaken,” Rainbow Dash said.
“Come on, it’s just a game,” Applejack said. “Why can’t you all see that-”
“Can it, Applejack!” Rainbow Dash snapped.
“I wouldn’t have said like that, but yes Applejack, can you please just shut your mouth?” Rarity said. “This contest is now a challenge and a lady never backs down from a challenge...Unless of course it’s fighting with hands or weapons or doing something completely disgusting.”
Applejack let out an irritated sigh. “Fine, have at it then,” she said. “Ah’m just going to watch and shake my head slowly at the whole thing.”
“Guys, can we just please get pass this?” Sunset asked.
“Yeah, I’m not liking this either and it’s scaring me,” Fluttershy added.
“I agree with them,” Pinkie said. “Let’s just go to the shop and have some nice drin-”
“All three of you can it,” Rainbow Dash said. “You guys don’t have what it takes to win this either.”
“For once Rainbow Dash, I agree with you,” Rarity said.
Sunset, Pinkie and Fluttershy all stopped suddenly as they heard those words. They then started to glare at the two with slow anger beginning to form in them.
“And what’s that supposed to mean?” Sunset asked.
“Yeah, what is that supposed to mean?” Pinkie repeated.
“Are you trying to tell us something?” Fluttershy asked.
Rarity and Rainbow Dash turned to face the three while Applejack felt something bad was about to happen and took a few steps away from the group as passers bys sensed the tension and either slowly took their leave as fast as they could or watched from a safe distance.
“I don’t like saying the obvious things, but all three of your boyfriends are not as great as you think they are,” Rarity said.
“Yeah, one’s a clumsy doofus, one thinks he’s so cool but really he’s a nerd, and the other is someone we barely know, I mean he doesn't have much of a personality,” Rainbow Dash pointed out. “The point is, they’re lame.”
“Indeed they are,” Rarity said.
The three girls looked at them with shock at first and turned their expressions into angry ones.
“Hey, my boyfriend is not a doofus!” Pinkie yelled. “He’s a genius! Have you seen his grades? They’re all A’s and yes, he can be clumsy at times but he’s still a fun loving guy I love to hang out with!”
“And my boyfriend is cool!” Sunset added. “He’s the sweetest guy I know and yes, he does have his flaws like anyone but at least he was willing to go out with me even knowing what I did and what I am.”
“Night does have a personality!” Fluttershy said. “He just likes to show it to people he’s really close to and I’m happy to say that I’m one of them! He nice and sweet and he’s very careful about what he says and does around me.”
“And me and my boyfriend can easily beat all of you in this contest!” All three of them said in unison.
Rarity and Rainbow Dash were caught off guard by the sudden unison by all three of them but quickly recovered from it and glared at them.
“Fine, the it seems we have ourselves a real competition,” Rarity said.
“Yeah, and I thought this was going to be boring,” Rainbow Dash said. “Get ready to be disappointed girls because now, it’s war!”
All five of them stared down one another as they radiated a tension of burning anger in them. Applejack looked at them with half lid eyes and let out a defeated sigh. Sonata was skipping along until she noticed the burning aura that was emitting from the group. She tiptoed over to Applejack.
“Hey Applejack, what’s with them?” Sonata asked as she observed the spectacle of pure hate.
Applejack looked over to her. “Something incredibly stupid,” she replied. “This is going to be one hell of a week.”
The girls then heard the laughter of the boys as they were walking down the hallway with their bags. Swift and Soul were laughing about something as Clyde and Night were chatting casually while Rivet had his hands behind the back of his head. The girls saw this and thought it was an offense to them that the boys were being so friendly towards one another. They marched over to them with every intention to end this.
“-And that’s why Pinkie never drinks coffee,” Swift finished. “It took the Cakes forever to clean up that mess.”
Soul finished laughing. “Oh man, I wouldn’t have believe that unless Pinkie was involved,” he said. “She’s just plain crazy.”
“So, are you sure Fluttershy isn’t really competitive?” Night asked Clyde. “I know she can be timid at times but I don’t know. I feel like from time to time that she can really be strong when she wants to be.”
“Fluttershy? Nah, that can never happen,” Clyde said. “I’ve known her for a while and I can tell you she’s as gentle and quiet as a mouse. You have nothing to worry about.”
“Hey speaking of the girls, here they come,” Rivet said as pointed towards the girls.
“You think Rarity and Rainbow Dash got over their little fight?” Swift asked.
“I’m sure they have,” Clyde replied. “They’ve been in fights before but they never let things go out of hand.”
“Clyde, what did I tell you about being near the enemy?” Rarity asked as she got closer.
“Then again, I have been wrong about her before,” Clyde added.
“That goes for you too, Rivet,” Rainbow Dash said.
“Oh boy,” Rivet said. “I have a bad feeling about this.”
“Soul, what are you doing?” Sunset asked.
“Well, Swift and I were-”
“Not anymore,” Sunset interrupted. “From now on, you are not to hang with any of the guys until we smash and beat them in this contest.”
“....Wait, what?”
“That goes double for you, Swifty,” Pinkie said. “Except the part where we are crushed, we crush them.”
“Huh?”
“And you don’t be anywhere near them too,” Fluttershy said to Night. “I don’t want you to be with them the whole time, okay?... If that’s okay?”
“Um Fluttershy, I don’t think we should-”
“Please?” Fluttershy gave Night her puppy eyes as he found it hard to say anything that would go against her wishes. Night tried to fight it, but it was futile.
“O-Okay, I’ll do what you ask,” Night said.
“Come Clyde, we’re leaving,” Rarity said as she lifted her nose up in the air and walked in a ladylike fashion.
“Come on you,” Rainbow Dash said as she grabbed Rivet’s arm and dragged him off.
“We have some business to take care of,” Pinkie said to Swift as she tugged on his shirt and dragged him off as well.
“I don’t trust any of them, so I’ll walk you home today,” Fluttershy said to Night and walked with him to the front door.
“I’ll be coming by your house later day,” Sunset said to Soul. “We have some planning to do.”
Sunset walked off with her bag and headed straight towards the door. Soul blunk a few times as his mind tried to process what had just happened to him and his friends. He looked over to Applejack and Sonata as they had worried expressions on them.
“Okay, what just happened?” Soul asked hoping for an answer.