46 - CMC vs Town Hall
Miss Cheerilee watched carefully over her charges as she lead them through the village. She counted them for the third time since leaving the school house, terrified she might lose any of her students. While she was grateful that Alex Roberts managed to stop the attack, she was worried some of the children might have been affected by the violence. She had seen young ponies, after experiencing similar shocking events, get spooked and bolt at the slightest provocation.
Along the way, they collected others on their way to the town square, including Golden Coins and his family. Miss Butterscotch scanned the area carefully as she stayed close to Silver Spoon. Silver quickly joined her best friend, Diamond Tiara.
The Cutie Mark Crusaders kept together, giving each other moral and emotional support. Steelskin followed a few steps away watching for danger, occasionally glancing at Scootaloo’s cheek.
In sharp contrast to the frowns and worried expressions of those around her, Scootaloo wore an ear-to-ear grin. As she trotted along proudly she said to herself, “My dad saved us.”
Sweetie Belle bit her bottom lip in thought, then spoke to her friend. “Hey, ‘Loo? I know he’s going to be your dad and all, but he really scared me. I mean, I know he’s nice, but he’s like…” her face screwed up in thought, “... like a bear. Cute and fuzzy when he’s nice, but really scary and dangerous when he’s mad.”
Scootaloo frowned at her friend. Sweetie started to apologize, but she cut her off, her expression thoughtful, “Okay, maybe,” she paused, “just maybe, he went a little too far.” She walked a little further in silence. She brightened up, “But come on! He tackled that thing out of the window like… like… they were in a hoofball game. Besides, Princess Luna thought he was cool enough to be one of her knights or whatever.”
Snails piped up, "Yeah! That was so cool how he was talking all nice to the dog and then it hit you and then BAM, he totally knocked it through the window!" Snips nodded his head in agreement.
Apple Bloom glared at Snails, then corrected her friend, “He’s a Paladin. At least, that’s what Applejack said he was, just like Miss Lulamoon.”
Sapphire encouraged her friend. That is correct, friend Scootaloo. He even instructed my father to treat the doggie before himself. He is nice, not bad.
Diamond Tiara sneered at the orange pegasus and her friends as she sauntered closer to Silver Spoon and muttered, “I can’t believe that blank flank is getting all the attention from those dolt-colts. How is that fair?”
The pink filly walked quietly for a moment, pondering how she could best get her revenge. A cruel smile grew on her face.
Silver Spoon’s curiosity was tempered by knowing her friend’s cruelty could sometimes get out of hoof.
Diamond saw her friend’s questioning look and snickered. "Wait until we get to the town hall. I'll put that stupid little feather duster and her freak parents in their place."
Silver Spoon asked tentatively, "What are you going to do?"
Tiara replied in a sing-song voice, "You'll see."
Miss Sweetheart smiled brightly and hugged her charge tightly, "Oh, Scootaloo!” she kissed the little pegasus on the forehead, “You’re alright.”
Scootaloo smiled and hugged Miss Sweetheart back, “I’m fine.” She whispered into her caretaker’s ear, “My dad saved us.”
She only held Scootaloo tighter and replied just as surreptitiously replied, “I know, but I didn’t see it, so it’s alright.” She let her go and smiled sadly at the proud little pegasus. She looked over to Miss Cheerilee and asked with a light smile, “This is just a formality, you understand, but I have to ask, did Alex Roberts or Rainbow Dash make contact with Scootaloo?"
Scoots’ proud stance faded as she nervously pawed the ground, looking imploringly at her teacher.
Before she could answer, Diamond Tiara spoke with a cruel grin, "Yes, they both did. That Rainbow na-pony flew in our classroom and acted like she was her real mom or something.”
Silver Spoon recoiled from her friend in shock and whispered sharply, “Don’t. She’ll lose her family.”
Diamond met her friend's imploring gaze with rolled eyes. She continued with relish, ”And before that, she went outside with him when he was screaming. He stopped when she got there. She must have scared him with her face. He even," she made a gagging sound," told her she was the best daughter a... a... whatever he's called-"
She was interrupted loudly by Scoots, "A man. A stallion human is called a man." She quickly amended herself, "At least, as far as I know."
"Fine, a man could have. He must be a real loser if he wants you as a daughter. But, I suppose that's the best he can hope for, seeing as he's so-"
She was interrupted by Golden Coins, "As much as it pains me to say this, my dear, I think you must be mistaken. Miss Cheerilee?"
Her face was completely neutral, a necessary skill forged through years of teaching young children. "That's correct, Mr Coins. I did not see this happen. In fact, she was within my line of sight the whole time."
Steelskin came rushing to her defence and snarled out, "That's right. It never happened."
The rest of her friends followed suit.
Apple Bloom burst out, "I didn't see, with my own eyes, Alex hugging Scootaloo. And that's the truth."
Sapphire nodded in agreement, ‘My friend Scootaloo did not, to my knowledge, hug Mr Scootaloo's Dad or Ms Scootaloo’s Mom.’
Sweetie Belle looked worried, "Nope. I didn't see her. Now way, no how. For sure. Absolutely. I'm positive. I-" Sweetie stopped when Apple Bloom covered her mouth.
The rest of the class glared daggers at Diamond Tiara and murmured a general agreement that Diamond Tiara was wrong.
Diamond suddenly realized every one of her classmates had put just a little more distance between themselves and her. She wasn’t surprised all those idiots failed her, but what she couldn’t believe was her best friend’s public treachery. Silver’s father also supported that blank flank feather-duster was just too much. As Diamond stomped away angrily, trying to reconcile what happened with her worldview, she simply couldn’t see why anyone wouldn’t find her exposing that liar to be a wonderful public service.
The final blow came from the Silver Spoon herself. She stared hesitatingly, never having stood up to her friend before. "You know, that was really mean. Like, meaner than normal. I mean, that Alex Roberts is weird-looking, but he’s not all bad. He tried to save us, me and Daddy and Miss Butterscotch, and got hurt doing it, too.” She grew more confident, “And ever since he’s been talking to daddy, he’s been acting different. Daddy, I mean. Nicer. Not just to me, but to everyone. And as uncool as those blank flanks are, I don’t want to hurt them.” She stood a little straighter as she came to a decision, “I think I'll hang out with someone else for a little while. Maybe you'll get nicer if you're alone for a bit." With that, she trotted off to be with the other kids.
A few days later, once everything had returned to normal, Tiara trudged angrily to her bedroom, her supper left untouched. As she flopped down on her bed, there was the sound of paper crunching. Under her pillow there was an envelope, with the words, “From Your New Friends”, written on it. Each letter was in a different style and a different colour.
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Update!
So Golden Coins seems to be coming around, and we know Filthy Rich has no problem with Alex, leaving Diamond Tiara as the only real objector. But who is that letter from, and is it for good or ill?
Solid chapter, I look forward to the next.
I really like this chapter it really plays off of the way they have been writing diamond tiara and silver spoon as of late
very short chapter but seems to move the plot along really well
Love the story this is what got me started reading pony fan-fiction, so keep up the good work
Forgot to hit the like buttom. Spotty about that, anyway, karma is a bitch.
When I first read the title I almost thought of a more political idea which gave me the idea of a bizarre story: The CMC go to Washington! Cutie mark crusaders political corruption fixers!
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YAY!!!
I've seen this fic on here for a long time, Its about time I started reading
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When it looks like a ransom note, it can't be good...
I hope Diamond Tiara dies in horrible pain someday. And that nobody cares.
Okay, I thought everyone would've failed in proving to the orphanage caretaker that Alex met Scoots, but I guess I was wrong. Especially if Diamond is getting revenge help from a mysterious person. By the way few days later, I'm already betting that Scoots will be with Alex and Rainbow by now.
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That's a bit harsh. I'm not exactly her biggest fan either, but geez. She's a little brat and needs a serious wake up call...and unfortunately I think she's about to get it in the wrong way.
so Discord teams up with Diamond Tiara... well guess that means Sombra's not coming back and that Chrysalis got killed in the blast, I mean Discord's bad but he would only team up with someone like Tiara if he was desperate.
4027374 ????? what are you talking about?
4025533 Read FO:E lately? Can't remember which is which, but both DT's and SS's fates get dealt with, one in FO:E vanilla, the other in Project Horizons.
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its the original FO:E made me feel bad for her actually
DT and SS no longer hanging out for a bit?
I never thought that would happen!
Mysterious letter.... is mysterious.
Ps, I like how it's a kidnapper styled letter.
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That's a great idea! My god, why didn't I think about it!
But, seriously, thanks for you comment. I mean it. I realize the story hangs in that direction, but I hope it's still a fun read. In my defense, it was the first bit of creative writing I had done since high school (I graduated high school in 1989), so, yeah. I like to think it gets better.
NEED UPDATES!!! FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU-
Can't wait for the next update!
Tech, why must you taunt us so? *grumbles* Always with the cliffhangers... You and your love of cliffhangers...
195610 Dontcha mean...4000 PERCENT COOLER!!!!!!!
Discord? this weird specist organisation? Serial killer, rapist or slaver? (what? It could happen).
I wander what is going to happen. I noticed that this story considerably slowed down. I am not talking about update rate, but of amound of content per chapter, and in-story time passing between them. Why is that.
love it when that little brat gets knock down a peg or 3
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You graduated when I was born
4091651 He graduated before I was born!
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Me: I'm too young compared to you
You: Eeyup
(i was born after you graduated)
4182891 Thanks. We use the kilogram system here in Europe as well.
4182907 I did not know that...
Makes sense though. Canada (and I think USA as well) were both founded with British colonies.
Why does the USA not use kg that much?
The revolutionary war
4182942 I'm not a big fan of USA. On more than few reasons.
4183328 then I won't pry
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Man, do I ever hear this. I'm not quite as old as you are (thirtysomething here - which seems ancient in the brony world, from what I've seen), but the stuff I've recently put up is likewise the first fiction I've written since early in college...and, well, rusty doesn't begin to describe it. Feels good to do it, though, even if I don't have near the quality of writing that you do (yet, anyway).
That said, we need more of this story! Please?