//------------------------------// // 2- Los Pegasus Academy // Story: Hardships // by Shotgunboy848 //------------------------------// Takes place before Star Shine picked Sabre up from school.... "Have a great day at school sweetie! Love you!" said Star Shine. She then drove off, leaving her son, Sabre Jr., in front of the entrance yard of his school, Los Pegasus Academy. Los Pegasus Academy was a very large school. It was a type of school that would teach grades from elementary to high school. It was 4 stories high and as long as 3 city blocks. Even the classrooms were very big. The biggest classroom in the school taught magic for the unicorn ponies, which was Sabre Jr.'s favorite subject. He always hoped to have powerful magic like his mom and dad, so he always studied extra hard to make that happen. He dreams of having a cutie mark in magic. Although, using magic outside of magic class was strictly forbidden for safety concerns. That rule was made at the beginning of the school year in response to magic fights some unicorn students would get into. Sabre Jr. walked down the crowded halls of his school towards his locker. It was located right next to the magic class. Ponies of all ages were in the hallways. Pegasi gently flew though the halls, earth ponies galloped, and some rebellious unicorns used magic when no teachers were around. Once he got to his locker, he opened it and brought out a textbook called Magic 101. The textbook showed the science and physics of magic and it also contained a few spells for the textbook user to practice with. This was Sabre Jr.'s favorite book. He put the textbook in his backpack and closed his locker. "Hey Sabre!" a female filly called his name. He looked around and sees that it was his best friend, Sun Bright. Sun Bright was a pretty unicorn filly with blonde hair and pink fur. She and Sabre have been best friends ever since they were both five years old. They had many things in common. They both have single parents, they love the TV shows Power Ponies and My Little Deers, and they both want to have cutie marks in magic. Sun Bright's dad, Sun Rays, owns a cider tavern in downtown Los Pegasus. Her mother left her dad for another stallion when she was only six years old. She hasn't seen or spoke to her mother since then. Her dad was also an ex royal guard, just like Sabre's parents. "Sun Bright!" said Sabre. They both walked towards each other and hugged. "Getting ready for magic class as always?" Sun Bright asked. "Definitely! How about you?" You got your textbook?" said Sabre. "Nah! I forgot my textbook at home." Sun Bright said with a disappointed look on her face. "Don't worry. We can share mine." said Sabre. "Thanks!" said Sun Bright. RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIING* "Looks like we better head to class! Come on!' said Sun Bright. Sabre and Sun Bright walk into the Magic class. The classroom was like an auditorium. Rows of seats surrounded the center of the classroom, which is where the magic teacher, Ms. Merlin, was sitting at. Mrs Merlin was a young unicorn who had amazing skills in magic. She casts all types of spells from beginners magic for the elementary students, to advanced magic for the high school students. She enjoys teaching the wonders of magic to her students and would even show amazing spells to wow their minds. Sabre and Sun Bright sit in the seats closest to the center. They always to to get better views of Ms. Merlin's magical abilities. Once they take their seats, Ms Merlin becomes happy by the sight of them. "Well, if it isn't my two of my favorite students! How are you both doing?" Ms. Merlin said happily. "Very good, Ms. Merlin!" Sabre and Sun Bright said at the same time. "That is very good to hear." said Ms. Merlin. More students came rushing into the classroom to take their seats. Many were eager to see Ms. Merlin's amazing magical skills and learn how to use them. "Hello children, how is your morning going so far?" Ms. Merlin asked. "Good!" said the students. "That is great to hear! Lets get started, shall we? I have some brand new and exciting spells to show all of you today!" Ms. Merlin said with glee. Students watched Ms. Merlin in amazement for the past 45 minutes as she casts her amazing spells around the class. Her first spell summoned animal spirits that flowed throughout the entire room. The animal spirits looked so lifelike to the students and many started taking pictures with their smartphones. Another spell shown to class was a fireworks spell. By the glow of Ms. Merlin's horn, fireworks were shooting up to the ceiling blowing sparks when they exploded. the class went "oooooohhh" and "awwhhhhhh" by each exploding firework. Some students were lucky enough to practice this spell with her as she chose volunteers. One of those volunteers was Sun Bright. She practically nailed the fireworks spell on her first try. The third and final spell was a tree growth spell. Ms. Merlin brought out a big flower pot she shoots magic out of her horn directly to the pot and a huge apple tree grew instantly. The student's eyes widened in amazement from that spell. RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIING "Alright fillies, class is over! See you all next week! Remember to practice your magical spells!" said Ms. Merlin. The students, including Sabre and Sun Bright, said goodbye and left the class to head for lunch. Once Sabre and Sun Bright got to the cafeteria, it was already packed. Most of the tables were filled up, and the line for the food was long. They both waited to get their food for 10 whole minutes. Once they got to the food selection, they both picked a hayburger and a slice of apple pie. They found an empty table for themselves and began eating. "What do have planned for the weekend?" asked Sun Bright. "Nothing much. I might spend time with my mom. She doesn't work on weekends. What do you have planned?" said Sabre. "Nothing much as well. My dad will most likely be running his tavern like always." Sun Bright said with a bored expression. "I can ask my mom if we can have a sleepover at our apartment. It could be fun! I always wanted to have a sleepover!" said Sabre. "Me too! That would be a great idea!" said Sun Bright. "Definitely! We could do so many cool things, like watch ponies on TV, play videogames, play with Nerf guns and action figures! We can even try practicing magical spells together! That would be soooo awesome!" Sabre said with excitement. Sabre and Sun Bright high-five each other. "YEAH!" they both said. "Hey Sabre, can I ask you something?" said Sun Bright. "Sure, what is it?" he said. "Why do you always have a bit of your mane covering your right eye? Can you see well like that? " Sun Bright asked "I just think it looks cool. Don't worry, I can see perfectly." "Oh, alright." They then continued to eat their lunch. "Looky here, colts! Our favorite little magic twerps are eating together! How cute!" said a voice. Sabre and Sun Bright groaned in annoyance. It was the voice of the School's richest colt and biggest bully, Brock Withers. Brock Whithers was a 13 year old earth pony that came from a wealthy family that always looked down on poor ponies, as to them they were considered nothing but worthless trash. Because of this, Sabre Jr. was a huge target for Brock and his group of rich bullies due to him being a poor colt. "Ughhh! It's Brock! What does he want now? Can't we just have one day without being bugged by him?" said Sun Bright. "Of course not! Him and his friends always enjoy teasing us just for being poor!" said Sabre. Brock slammed his hands on the table with him and his friends having huge smirks on their faces. "Whats going on poor colt! I see you're having lunch with your girlfriend! How sweet is that!" He said sarcastically. "She is not my girlfriend, so leave us alone Brock!" said Sabre. "Yeah! Go pick on someone your own size!" said Sun Bright. "C'mon! I am only trying to be your friend! Lets eat together!" Brock said sarcastically. He grabs Sabre's slice of apple pie and starts eating it, much to Sabre's annoyance. "Hey, that's my apple pie! Give it back!" said Sabre. "Shut up, poor pony! I don't see your name on it!" said Brock as he continued to eat Sabre's apple pie. After a few bites, Brock finishes the pie and burps in Sabre's face. A few other fillies who were witnessing the whole thing laughed, but others looked away in guilt, not wanting to get involved. "Poor ponies like you don't belong in our school! I'm kinda surprised your brothel pony of a mom can afford to send you here!" said Brock. "My mom is not a brothel pony, you big loser!" said Sabre, angered by the fact that Brock called his mom a prostitute. "Say that again, poor pony!" said Brock as he started cracking his knuckles "Big...Loser!" said Sabre. The other fillies gasped, as they now knew what was now coming to him. Brock lifted up his fist. Sabre closed his eyes and braced himself for a punch to the face. Brock's wrist was soon grabbed by a hand. "Brock Withers, to the principles office, right now!" said a female voice. Sabre opened his eyes to see who said that. It was Ms. Merlin, the magic teacher. Brock turned his head to see Ms Merlin, holding on to his wrist in order to stop him from punching Sabre. "Whatever! I will get you next time, poor pony!" Brock said with a threatening voice. Him and his gang then walked away from the lunch table. "Are you both alright?" said a compassionate Ms. Merlin. "Yes." said Sun Bright and Sabre. "Thank Celestia that you both weren't hurt.." said Ms. Merlin. She then walked away. After Lunch, Sun Bright and Sabre parted ways for their next classes. Sun Bright went to Equestria History class and Sabre Jr. went to Math. Sabre didn't like math. It was too boring and he was not very good at the subject. The equations were too confusing for him and always got them mixed up. Some equations he would get right, but most others he would get wrong. He mostly gets Cs in math. After his math class, Sabre Jr. had his final class of the day: Art, another one of his favorite subjects. Drawing was one of his favorite things to do to pass the time. He had a private journal for his drawings. The things he mostly drew in his journal are naked female Alicorns. He found alicorns to be very beautiful and erotic creatures. He always tries to be discreet when he draws those types of pictures, fearing that he might get in trouble for drawing naked ponies. He would sometimes use the drawings to help "pleasure" himself whenever his mom wasn't at home. After art class finished, Sabre Jr. went to the entrance yard of the school and waited for Star Shine to come pick him up. He pulled out his Joy Boy from his back pack and stated playing Robot Unicorn Attack. In the game, a robotic unicorn in running and dodging obstacles. The longer the unicorn runs, the more points the player gets. Sabre always wanted to see a robotic unicorn in real life, but his mom says it wasn't possible. As he continues to play, he hears a car honking. He looks around and sees his moms car. He grabs his backpack and heads for the car.