Long ago, Luna's army was comprized of some of the most powerful unicorns and the only species of bat pegasi. To this day, only one natural bat pony lives.
After the classes, the twenty of them were handed a bag with four hundred bits. Almost everypony, including White Knight, were elated as they were lead to the exchange with a list in hand. Upon entering, they were told to find everything on that list and pay for it upfront. Armor & boots, compass, lantern, back up lantern, two canteens a saddle bag, a larger bag, six uniforms, two maps, jacket, book of the rules of the Academy and a pen; total cost, four hundred and ten bits. Great, now they owed the academy more than two months of servitude.
how is this story nearly past The Element of Honor in views! This is unreal!
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bat-ponies enough said.
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Two Months in servitude for 10 bits?
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Well when you arent getting paid you cant exactly pay it back until you enter active service.