It has been quite a while since the Dazzlings have tried to take over Canterlot High and when Sunset Shimmer has officially been accepted by everybody in Canterlot High School. On top of that, Sunset has also joined (Y/N)'s harem with the rest of the (Hu) Mane 6 and they have been really happy to have Sunset tag along with the group. However, things are going to get really dicey pretty soon for Canterlot High School as just over one month away from now is the Friendship Games. A competition against their rival school, Crystal Prep Academy.

Right now however, people aren't letting the competition get into their heads so fast as they proceed on with their day. (Y/N) was currently hanging out in the computer lab with one of his great friends that he knows in Canterlot High, Micro Chips as the geek was trying to explain something to (Y/N) who had a really perplexed look on his face.

(Y/N): Uhhh... can you run that by me again?

Micro Chips: Okay, for the 7th time, (Y/N), this is a crypto miner. Every ten minutes, this little machine can generate a bitcoin.

(Y/N): And just how much is a bitcoin worth?

Micro Chips: About $18,995.00

When he revealed that number to (Y/N), he felt his jaw crash hit the floor with a loud thud. He shakes his head before looking back at Micro Chips, still utterly shocked at that number.

(Y/N): Wow, for real?! There's no way that this is legal!

Micro Chips: Some states ban cryptomining, but as far as I'm concerned, Canterlot doesn't seem to have a problem with it.

(Y/N): Okay, but should you really be using a school computer for this sort of thing?

Micro Chips: It's not malware, (Y/N). All it does is collect data from the computer while it's running. Think of it like this. Let's say you got more than one application running on a computer. Whichever one you're not using is the one making you money.

(Y/N): Ohhhh, now I see, so what are you gonna do with all that cash?

Micro Chips: Well, I think an hour's worth of crypto mining might be enough to cover my college tuition and with whatever I've got left, I could probably help fund the school. Heck, I might be able to make another machine.

(Y/N): Really? Uh, in that case, I know it might be a lot to ask for, but... you think I could have one of those?

Micro Chips: Hmmm, it might take me a week to put it together, but I think I can do that for you. You saved me from certain doom... twice, so think of this as me returning a favor.

(Y/N): Oh, thanks, Micro. You are the best.

Micro Chips: Anything for the Hero. I'll start working on it as soon as I get home.

???: Hey, hotshot of a Hero!

(Y/N) looks behind himself to see his girlfriends minus Sunset Shimmer over in the hall with some of their instruments ready.

(Y/N): Hey, can you not shout, Rainbow? This kind of environment prefers a certain volume.

Rainbow Dash: *sarcastically* Okay, sure. From now on, I'll let Fluttershy get your attention.

Fluttershy looks at Rainbow Dash with a raised eyebrow as she doesn't if she is supposed to take that as a means of help or a plain insult. (Y/N) then turns back to Micro Chips with a slightly exasperated look.

(Y/N): *sigh* Guess they need me for something. I'll see you around, man.

Micro Chips: Alright, I'll even help you set it up once I have it finished.

(Y/N) nods with a smile before heading off to join his girlfriends and he takes a look at some of their instruments and he realizes what they're about to do.

(Y/N): I take it that the Rainbooms are going to rehearse their next musical number?

Rainbow Dash: Oh, don't act like this doesn't involve you. You know that you're sick guitar skills along with mine make my- er, I mean OUR band super awesome.

(Y/N) just rolls his eyes that Rainbow Dash still has a habit of trying to say that she owns the Rainbooms even though she is trying to say otherwise.

(Y/N): Yeah... Don't think I didn't catch that little error you made. I don't want us to keep going back and forth about who owns this band. As long as we all swear to not let anything break it up again, fair enough?

Applejack: Ah, I doubt that we'll have to worry about that again, sugarcube.

She then narrows her eyes at Rainbow Dash who sheepishly smiles from the little slip-up she almost made a second ago.

Applejack: And I'm sure the "rest" of us can agree to that too. Also, don't think that we're not going to keepin' a close eye on ya now after the whole siren situation.

(Y/N): Yeah, I'd like to have that in writing... Look, I may be a stud, but I'm not gonna go all Casanova on every girl that flings herself my way. I mean the whole love at first sight thing is a myth...

The Rainbooms all raise an eyebrow at (Y/N) from that as he thinks about the words that he just said and they may not be the best things that you should say to your girlfriends as he scratches his head.

(Y/N): Okay... maybe not a hundred percent of the time.

(Y/N) then sees that a certain reformed fiery-haired girl wasn't with the Rainbooms as he looks around in slight confusion.

(Y/N): So, uh... where's my fiery-haired girlfriend?

Fluttershy: We don't know, but she did tell us to meet her in the school laboratory with our instruments.

(Y/N): The... laboratory? What exactly could Sunset be planning with our instruments and why are we doing rehearsal in the science lab of all places?

Rainbow Dash: I know, right? I don't know why she would want us to rehearse there, but as long as I get to practice shredding, I don't really care.

Rarity: Perhaps you should, darling. We don't know what she's up to. And maybe she just wants a new change of scenery. I wouldn't mind a different landscape at all.

(Y/N): Well, we're not gonna find out standing here, talking about it. Let's go see what's up.

The Rainbooms each voiced their own agreements to that as they head off to the school laboratory to see exactly why Sunset wanted them there.

Once they have arrived, the door swings open to admit all six of the current Rainbooms talking animatedly among themselves with instruments slung up. They stop short after a few paces, staring ahead in sudden confusion to the sound of electrical buzzing as they all look straight ahead in confusion. At the opposite end of the lab is Sunset Shimmer, standing before a bank of machinery and taking notes on a clipboard. She was wearing a white lab coat, the black and dark-gray boots, and blue-green tights.

Rainbow Dash: Uh, I thought we were rehearsing.

Sunset glances over her shoulder toward the group, showing rolled-up sleeves.

Sunset Shimmer: Well, you are. Sort of. Back when I was Princess Celestia's student, I learned best by going out into the field and actually doing something. Studying ancient books is fine for some people, but I like to solve magical mysteries by rolling up my sleeves and getting my hooves... uh, hands dirty.

She sets the clipboard down, pulls on a rubber glove, and crosses past Applejack.

Applejack: I can relate to workin' hard outdoors, but what the hay does that have to do with us playin' music?

Sunset then plugs in two cords together and with both hands gloved.

Sunset Shimmer: I decided to take a look through the photos that (Y/N) took of each one of you before the whole Battle of the Bands incident. I couldn't shake off the feeling that magic works here differently in some way.

Hearing that Sunset has been looking through his phone makes (Y/N)'s eyes widen in shock before it turns into slight annoyance.

(Y/N): Wait? You hacked into the photo files in my phone?! How did you get the password?!

Every girl in the room glanced at (Y/N) with deadpanned looks.

The Rainbooms: It's "That's Pinkie folks..."

Rainbow Dash: Seriously, babe. Not that hard to figure out.

Pinkie Pie: Hey! On the bright side, my sweet boyfriend created a password based off of me~!

Pinkie then goes up and pecks (Y/N) on the cheek who just facepalms at something obvious that all of his girlfriends found out about it at once.

(Y/N): Remind me to change it by adding numbers and symbols...

Sunset Shimmer: Still, I want to figure out how magic works here. Why you grow ears, tails, and wings when you pony up and what your instruments have to do with it.

(Y/N): You sure that's a good idea? I mean, not that I'm saying this won't be interesting, but I don't know how exactly you can factor in music with Equestrian magic.

She then proceeds to walk over to Fluttershy and places a metal helmet on her head that resembles a colander with leads attached.

Sunset Shimmer: It'll be fun. Just start playing. You won't even know I'm here.

(Y/N) just deadpans at Sunset.

(Y/N): (Says the girl hooking up wires to Fluttershy... Sir Sunset Newton...)

Sunset buckles its chin strap before walking off towards the machines and (Y/N) looks towards Fluttershy who grimaces in fright. (Y/N) reassures her by patting her on shoulder before backing away to give Sunset some space to test out how Equestrian magic was linked to their instruments.

Sunset types at a computer keyboard and the budding scientist gives a thumbs-up, which is Fluttershy's cue to start shaking and striking her tambourine. Nerves give way to a growing enthusiasm, and Sunset watches with interest as a signal scrolls past on a monitor. She is more than a little surprised to see it degenerate into a wild squiggle and then reform as a radiating pattern of concentric butterflies.

Turning toward Fluttershy, she can only stare wide-eyed as the pink-haired girl becomes surrounded by a yellow aura and her pony features emerge. A sudden burst of energy pops the chin strap loose and propels the helmet off her head, ejecting a surge of pink butterflies as well. Sunset throws her arms up to protect her head as the overhead lights go out, leaving only a small spotlight that centers itself on her face and the butterfly that comes to rest on her nose. (Y/N) comes over with a flashlight as he just shoos the butterfly off while giving Sunset a look that said that this is going to get extremely messy.

Soon enough, the lights came back on as Applejack is seen playing her bass guitar. A gentle yellow-orange glow wreathes her form as she floats just above the floor, and her pony ears are taking form. Her tail was already in place and a thoroughly puzzled Sunset took notes and watched from a few steps back. When Applejack stops playing, her feet reconnect with the floor, the energy vanishes, and her transformation reverses itself as she gives Sunset a helpless shrug—no help on this front. The investigator has just enough time for one worried glance upward before a rain of glowing apples completely buries her when (Y/N) walks up to see this unexpected turn of events go through.

One apple bounces away and lands neatly in (Y/N)'s hand as he offers it to Applejack by holding it up to her mouth and the cowgirl happily accepts taking a munch out of the apple. (Y/N) and Applejack walk off with the former wrapping an arm around his girlfriend and a truly perplexed Sunset pokes her head out of the deluge of produce.

It was now Rarity's turn as a suction-cup electrode is attached to the center of her forehead. More connections have been made on her arms and legs, and one is even stuck to a boot as (Y/N) looked really confused seeing that Sunset needed this many cords in order for this to work.

Rarity begins to play her keytar as Sunset jots on her clipboard, and the ears and tail are quick to appear amid the blue-violet aura that emanates from every inch of her. Sunset excitedly lets her pencil fly across the paper as now Rarity finds herself being lifted clear of the floor, causing the wires attached to her electrodes to pull taut.

Sunset fails to notice that one of them is looped around her ankle, and she gets her feet unceremoniously yanked out from under her. Clipboard and pencil go flying as both of these hit (Y/N) straight in the face and Sunset pitches to the floor, getting a sheepish grin from the levitating Rarity and an annoyed look from (Y/N).

It was now Pinkie's turn as she was seen playing with her sticks on her drum kit. Just ahead of her was (Y/N) and Sunset as the latter smiled at the readings while the former looked kind of worried. Pinkie keeps pounding, and the pink pony ears poke out of the lengthening mass of curly magenta hair. Pink energy envelops both her and the kit as she throws herself into the riffs, and one final cymbal strike unleashes a salvo of glowing balloons from the bass drum. These hit Sunset and (Y/N) dead center, plowing them away into the far wall, and these dissipate to leave then stuck there spreadeagle amid crackles of static electricity. Each of their hair is splayed out as if they had just shoved a fork into a wall outlet.

(Y/N): Hey. At least we found out that those balloons can cause instant static electricity...

Sunset just lets out an exhausted sigh from that.

We now see Sunset sitting with (Y/N) right behind her in a control booth that is adjacent to the lab and separated from it by a row of windows. Rainbow stands in the center of the lab, playing her guitar and she floats off the tiles and undergoes her transformation as her body is enveloped in blue light. 

Sunset stands up, beaming at this turn of events while (Y/N) stares surprised, and Rainbow's next chord sends a string of multicolored pulses racing back along the guitar's power cord. These stream into the point where the cord runs through the wall and into Sunset's equipment, and her and (Y/N)'s face goes slack with shock an instant before she and the control booth disappear behind a gout of rainbow-hued goop that erupts from the laptop.

(Y/N): (...Sure got a taste of the rainbow there.)

It was finally (Y/N)'s turn as he wiped the last bit of rainbow goop from his hair and he had his double-necked guitar ready to play. Sunset stands right across from him pressing some buttons on a machine before turning to (Y/N) and giving him a thumbs up. He sighs before he starts playing his guitar at a slow pace before he starts increasing the tempo and as he does, he grows a ponytail from his hair along with ears and wings that sprout from his back. 

Small sparks of (F/C) electricity emitted the more that he was playing and one of these sparks ended up striking the machine that Sunset was next to which causes to see this in slight shock and worry before the machine short circuits and explodes right near Sunset's face.

A little bit later, after being test subjects for Sunset studying Equestrian magic, the Rainbooms were now all standing and chattering while toying with their instruments. Soon enough, they see Sunset walk up to them as she was... a little banged up.

Sunset Shimmer: Finally, after all this testing, I've come to a definitive conclusion!

There is a rip in the shoulder of her lab coat, and a couple of errant hairs stick out from the side of her head. weary, smoking slightly, face and clothing battered, hair blown back every which way. A few multicolored sparks crackle among the flyaway tresses, and she coughs up a little rainbow that quickly dissipates in the air.

Sunset Shimmer: *coughs* I have no idea how magic works in this world.

She utters one exhausted moan and is about to topple backwards which (Y/N) notices as he instantly runs over to catch her in time before she faints. He sighs before calmly smiling at Sunset.

(Y/N): Told you that it would be hard to find out how music factors into Equestrian magic.

Applejack: Even I'm still confused on how it works, but... I suppose there's nothin' that we can do to find out, I guess.

Rainbow Dash: So we don't know how the magic works yet. Big deal. The fact that it already happens makes us look even more awesome than we already are.

(Y/N) shrugs his shoulders as that's something he can't entirely disagree with.

(Y/N): Well... that's one way to put it.

(Y/N) then hears a groan coming from Sunset who he was trying to keep upright so that she doesn't hurt herself. Feeling like she may need to rest for a bit after all of that research concerned him as he gets a slightly worried look before looking at the rest of the girls.

(Y/N): You guys might wanna start the real rehearsal without me. I'm gonna go take Sunset over to the nurse's office and make sure she's okay.

Pinkie Pie: Oh, bummer.

(Y/N): I mean you guys have Rainbow and Applejack as guitarists as well. I'm sure even without Sunset and I to back you up that the music will sound adequate enough to make an above average song. Just as long as you guys do it together, right?

This made all of the girls smile as they remember hearing that when they defeated the Dazzlings during the Battle of the Bands. As long as they play something together then they'll be sure to make something great.

Rarity: Of course, darling. You're absolutely right.

As (Y/N) leaves while carrying Sunset, the rest of the Rainbooms get ready to play a new musical number as Pinkie decides to tap one of her cymbals once as this produces another small balloon that floats up into the air as she stares after it with a grin.

In Sunset's vision, it was pitch black as her eyes were closed, but she groans in slight pain as she slowly opens them back up and when her vision clears, she sees (Y/N) looking down at her with a smile.

(Y/N): Hey there, Sunshine. You alright?

Sunset sits up and holds her head before turning towards (Y/N) to regain her composure. They were both in the infirmary room with Sunset back in her usual clothes.

Sunset Shimmer: (Y-Y/N)? How long was I out for?

(Y/N): Not too long. Just about an hour. I missed practicing with the band just to see if you were okay. How you holding up?

Sunset Shimmer: *grunts* Still a little bit sore.

(Y/N): Heh, I'm not surprised. You got flung into a wall with considerable force, a ton of apples fell down on top of you, and apparently testing my magic was the breaking point for you as I'm sure if you want to fix that machine then you'll need to look for about a dozen replacements.

Both of them lightly chuckled from that.

(Y/N): Seriously though, don't go doing something dangerous like that when you even understand how it works. That's how people get hurt.

Sunset gets a guilty look on her face hearing that.

Sunset Shimmer: I'm sorry that I worried you, (Y/N). And the others too.

(Y/N) places a hand on hers which makes Sunset look back towards (Y/N) surprised.

(Y/N): Eh, don't sweat it. You're awake, aren't you? Of course, I was worried, but I'm more than happy now to see that you're alright.

He follows that up with a peck to the side of the former bully queen's head who chuckles at the action.

Sunset Shimmer: You always were so caring.

(Y/N): *chuckles* Yep. And that point was made even before you became my girlfriend.

He joked before booping her on the nose which made Sunset roll her eyes at (Y/N) playing around with her.

Sunset Shimmer: Touche.

Suddenly, (Y/N)'s hears his phone buzz as this catches both of their attention as (Y/N) pulls out his phone from his pocket to see that someone is calling him and it turns out to be Rainbow Dash as he immediately answers.

Rainbow Dash (Call): Hey, (Y/N)? You there? Pinkie and I need to see you over at the cafe right now.

(Y/N): Uh... is it urgent, Dash? I'm still here at the school checking in on Sunset.

Rainbow Dash (Call): Well, of course it is! Why else would I want to meet you in person, you ditz? Come on! Get your cute butt over here!

(Y/N): Okay, okay! I'm on my way.

(Y/N) hangs up on Rainbow Dash before letting out an exasperated sigh on how impatient Rainbow Dash can be at times.

(Y/N): I swear sometimes that athletic tomboy I love can really be a pain in the neck. You sure you'll be alright? You can at least stand and walk, right?

Sunset Shimmer: Sure, I mean I may have knocked myself out, but I didn't break a bone or anything. I'll be fine. Go see what Rainbow Dash wants. I'll see you later.

(Y/N) smiles from this before pecking Sunset on the lips and standing back up.

(Y/N): Likewise. I'll see you later, Sunset.

He then proceeds to walk out the door with Sunset coming out after him as they both proceed to go their separate ways.

The trek to the cafe didn't take that long as (Y/N) had made it in a relatively short time. He enters and immediately notices Rainbow and Pinkie sitting in a corner booth at the far end. The girls see him come in as they waved him over before he goes and sits with them.

(Y/N): Alright, what crazy scheme did you girls cook up this time?

Rainbow Dash: Pfft! Scheme? What makes you think there's a scheme going on, babe?

(Y/N): Well, one, you told me to meet you all the way out at the cafe of all places and not invite the others, and two, seeing as how it's both you and Pinkie, two of the biggest pranksters in the whole town, I can only imagine that some tomfoolery is afoot. So, who's getting pranked and where?

He asked, firmly believing that he had uncovered their plan.

Pinkie Pie: *giggles* No, silly! There's no pranking going on, we swear.

Rainbow Dash: She's actually right about that, (Y/N). Pranking isn't the topic at hand here.

Still not really believing that, (Y/N) raises an eyebrow at them.

(Y/N): *sarcastically* Really? Then why do I still get this sense of you two doing something morally questionable?

Pinkie Pie: Like what? Dragging you out here pretending that we wanted you out here for something important when really Dashie and I want to spy on the Crystal Prep athletes over at Crystal Prep Academy?

She finishes this huge description with a squee as Rainbow Dash instantly turns to Pinkie, shocked by what she just suddenly blurted out.

Rainbow Dash: Pinkie, you weren't supposed to tell him until we actually got there!

Pinkie Pie: Why not? What's so bad about him knowing our tinsy bitty plan?

(Y/N): Because now she knows that I'm about to lecture her on why that is a REALLY bad idea.

Rainbow Dash: *groans* Not this again!

(Y/N): Hey, it's not fun for me either, but let me ask you this, Rainbow... In what world do you think that spying on our rival school is even a great idea?!

Rainbow Dash: How is it NOT a great idea?

(Y/N): One, that's trespassing! Two, not only that, but if we get caught we and possibly Canterlot High will be labeled cheaters! Three... with you involved I already know that this is going to go down south...

Rainbow Dash: What's that supposed to mean??

(Y/N): I think you know what I'm talking about... Three letters that basically define you in every way... Can you guess which letters those are?

Pinkie eagerly raised her hand with a grin while jumping up and down.

Pinkie Pie: Oooh! Ooh, ooh, ooh! I can! Pick me! Pick me, (Y/N) sweetie!

(Y/N): Hmmmm... Who should I pick? Um... Yes, Pinkie Pie?

Pinkie Pie: Are those letters, E, G, and O?

(Y/N): *smirks* Correct, my bubbly cupcake. And what does that spell?

Rainbow Dash just facepalms while dragging her hand down her face.

Rainbow Dash: Okay!! I get the point already! Look, I know it's risky, but (Y/N) haven't you ever heard of the phrase... "It's not cheating if you don't get caught?"

(Y/N) just narrows his eyes at Rainbow Dash while crossing his arms.

Rainbow Dash: Okay... maybe not the best phrase to convince you, but think of it this way. If we find out what secrets Crystal Prep is holding before the Friendship Games then it gives CHS the advantage over the knowledge of their tactics. It's an opportunity that we just can't turn down especially since it's after school and this is when most students are practicing.

(Y/N) still keeps his look at Rainbow Dash for a bit before he puts a hand to his chin thinking more deeply as while his point was valid, Rainbow Dash also had somewhat of a good point. He was even taught that knowing your opponent can be the key to victory at times. (Y/N) sighs before giving a weary smile.

(Y/N): Fine, I'm game.

Rainbow Dash pumps a fist seeing that her words have gotten to (Y/N).

Rainbow Dash: Yes! Knew you'd see it my way, babe!

(Y/N): Don't go celebrating too early, Dash. I still don't entirely agree with this, but if we at any point get caught by even one Crystal Prep student, then you're paying the next time I take you on a date.

Rainbow Dash: Duly noted. Come on, guys. We're not going to find Crystal Prep's secrets by just standing here, so let's go.

Rainbow Dash then jogs off with both Pinkie Pie and (Y/N) following right behind her as their next stop was Crystal Prep Academy.

The three of them have now arrived at a school campus laid out differently from that of Canterlot High. It was a school on the other side of the city of Canterlot that looked a lot more prestigious than Canterlot High. It is their rival school, Crystal Prep Academy.

Over at the track field of the school, students could be seen wearing dark magenta jerseys and dark blue shorts, with lighter piping at collars, sleeve cuffs, and inseams. All are crouched down in preparation for the start of a race. A blast from the coach's whistle hanging around his neck sets the runners moving and once they have all passed, the camera zooms into an adjacent patch of woods. Rainbow dash drops into view, grasping a tree branch with one arm and bracing both feet against the trunk. (Y/N) then peeks out from the opposite side of the tree looking towards the athletes with interest.

Rainbow Dash: *whispers* Crystal Prep High School. The competition!

(Y/N): (Thanks, Captain Obvious Dash...)

She releases her hold to hurtle into a nearby bush, then leaps behind another one and rolls across to a third to get closer to the action. From here, she launches herself at a new tree, pushing off from the trunk and balling up for a flip that brings her down in a three-point stance on a clear spot of turf. A quick look around, and she dives back into the last bush she vacated, with almost no time to spare before the track team runs past.

(Y/N) stares at her with a really shocked look as her stealth skills were definitely top notch. He walks over to hide behind another tree while smirking at Rainbow Dash.

(Y/N): *whispers* Wow... you really know how to show the skills of being stealthy.

Rainbow Dash: *whispers and chuckles* Well, you know being stealthy is just a sixth of the percent of why I'm awesome.

(Y/N) rolls his eyes with a playful smile before diving over to where Rainbow Dash was in the bush and wraps an arm around her.

(Y/N): *whispers* I don't think "I" need to use numbers or fractions to explain how awesome you can be. You were already awesome.

Rainbow Dash blushes from this before smirking back at (Y/N).

Rainbow Dash: *whispers* And the fact that I even got an awesome boyfriend makes me look even better~

They both leaned then to share a slight passionate kiss, but just as they were about to continue making out, a certain pink party girl interrupted them making them pull away from each other.

Pinkie Pie: Hey, (Y/N)! Hey, Rainbow!

Hearing her made the two jump and they both looked down to see that Pinkie was wearing a fake bush on her head and that was apparently the bush that they thought that they were hiding behind for some of the time.

Rainbow Dash: Gah! What are you doing?!?

Pinkie Pie: You said we needed to be sneaky while we check out the competition for the Friendship Games.

(Y/N): *sarcastically* And you're sure doing a great job of doing that scaring us...

Pinkie Pie: Thanks, sweetie!

(Y/N): I was being sarca- Never mind...

Rainbow Dash: *whispers* Shhh! Guys, over here!

They are then summarily yanked away by Rainbow as they hide behind a tree as the rival track team jogs by. They each hold their tongue as they pass before Pinkie begins to speak up again.

Pinkie Pie: Wanna see what else I have?

She zips away and an instant later she has shed the foliage and donned a dark gray bodysuit with matching boots that leaves only her head and hands exposed. Large green-lensed goggles hide her eyes, and a grappling hook and launcher are strapped to her belt at one hip.

Pinkie Pie: Cat burglar!

An upward-angled launch, the line snaps taut, and she is hoisted away.

Pinkie Pie: Dog burglar!

She produces a mask of Spike's face as a dog from behind her back, slaps it on, and quickly digs a hole deep enough to disappear into with her hands. 

From here, we now see her disguised as a tree with her face showing in a knothole and two waving limbs that indicate the position of her arms.

Pinkie Pie: Tree!

Now she hops out from a bush, clad in a full-body rabbit costume with a plastic snout and buck teeth strapped over her nose.

Pinkie Pie: Bunny suit!

She has stood up into a half-crouch, having changed into a camouflage-patterned outfit and cap in various vivid shades of pink. Her shirt displays a heart sighted in a set of crosshairs.

Pinkie Pie: Camouflage!

Rainbow steps out from behind her hiding tree to pull off Pinkie's cap and throw it aside.

Rainbow Dash: *whispers* That's, like, the opposite of camouflage!

(Y/N): *whispers* Well... unless you're a pink panther.

Pinkie Pie: Oooh! I got a costume for that too!

(Y/N) sighs with a smile.

(Y/N): *sighs and whispers* Of course you do.

Rainbow Dash rolls her eyes before she looks off to the side and gets a panicked look.

Rainbow Dash: *whispers* Quick! Get down!

Shoving her partners back into the bush, she takes cover before the runners come through. She is first to risk another look as several short blasts from the coach's whistle drift faintly across; now the team is down on the turf of the soccer field, gathered near the coach.

Rainbow Dash: *whispers* We need to get a better view!

(Y/N): *whispers* Hold on, I can use the camera on my phone.

As (Y/N) pulls out the said phone and positions it as if he was about to take a picture, the sound of something inflating throws a scare into him and Rainbow Dash, and the source quickly reveals itself as a mass of balloons lifts them up and out of view. A grinning Pinkie has all the strings tied around her waist and is being hauled up as well.

Pinkie Pie: Best view in the house!

While this was true, they weren't exactly stopping their altitude as they kept getting higher and higher into the air which made (Y/N) glance down worriedly at Pinkie.

(Y/N): *whispers* A little too much balloons for that idea, Pinks.

The team members have now switched to push-ups, in rhythm with the coach's whistle, and Rainbow frantically pokes at the balloons to pop them first one at a time, then all in quick succession. With her means of support gone, she drops with (Y/N) catching her as their impact back towards the ground causes a loud thud and draws a puzzled stare and whistle from the coach who is known as Coach Rommel.

One last balloon slowly rises from a bush but stops at the end of its string. holding on until the latter pulls it down. Red-violet eyes glare into blue ones as Rainbow squeezes all the helium out which blows in (Y/N)'s face and the tomboy throws the balloon away. Pinkie then turns to (Y/N) and gets up in his face to sniff him making him blush slightly.

Pinkie Pie: You smell like vanilla, (Y/N)~!

(Y/N): *whispers* Uh... thanks?

Rainbow then claps her hands over Pinkie's mouth.

Rainbow Dash: *whispers* We're trying to eavesdrop! That means they DON'T hear us!

Pinkie Pie: Ooh! I have just the thing!

One athlete named Said Thunderbolt was doing sit-ups as another athlete held his ankles down. A large microphone on the end of a long pole is lowered into view above them and Pinkie was holding the other end while crouching behind a bush. She has donned a pair of headphones to listen in, but gets nothing but the huffing respirations of the exerciser, and a tweak at the controls buries the signal in static. Rainbow peeks up from a bush a short distance back.

Rainbow Dash: What is she doing?!?

(Y/N): Either trying to pick up what they're saying on that boom mic or she wants us to film a movie... though I guess we would need a much larger camera for that.

Pinkie Pie: Oh, no worries, sweetie. There's a camera pointing towards us right there and on top of that, we're on the third movie of this book series.

Pinkie says this as she points towards the camera and both (Y/N) and Rainbow Dash try following her gaze, but all that they react from are shrugs from their shoulders as neither of them knows what Pinkie is talking about.

(Y/N): *whispers* That's Pinkie folks...

Rainbow groans from that before she goes over towards the bush where Pinkie was and she grabs and tosses away the microphone.

Rainbow Dash: We're trying to spy on them! Do you even know what the word "spy" means?

Her words were increasing in volume which alarmed (Y/N) as he kept on waving his hands frantically.

(Y/N): *whispers* Rainbow... Rainbow...

Rainbow Dash: It means being sneaky! It means not being seen! IT MEANS BEING QUIET!!

Rainbow's shouting words bring the Shadowbolt team to a dead stop and every eye turns towards her. Pinkie, meanwhile, has seized the moment to get herself back out of sight.

(Y/N): *whispers* Annnnd... we're busted...

Pinkie Pie: Bush to Dash. Code red. You have been spotted.

She stands up, lifting the whole bush around herself.

Pinkie Pie: RUUUUUUUUUUUNNN!

Which she proceeds to do with all speed. (Y/N) jumps out of hiding as well as he scoops up Rainbow Dash bridal style and peels out after Pinkie, leaving the team to stare dumbfounded as the three inept covert operatives make tracks across the parking lot. As (Y/N) runs after Pinkie, he glares at Rainbow Dash.

(Y/N): I take back everything that I said about you being stealthy! We are NOT doing that again!

Rainbow Dash: What are you mad at me for?! Pinkie was the one who almost kept getting us caught!

(Y/N): And YOU ultimately put the nail through the coffin by shouting loud enough so that all of Canterlot could hear you!

Rainbow Dash: Well, I wouldn't have done it if Pinkie didn't hold up a huge microphone in the middle of the field! You did nothing to stop her either!

(Y/N): It's not like she was causing any noise doing so. I'll admit that the balloons were a little much, but still. *groans* Now CPA is going to call us out for possibly being cheaters and eavesdroppers... maybe even worse. The other girls are definitely not going to like hearing about this... Also, you know me a free meal the next time you and I go out.

Rainbow Dash was about to protest that, but she knew that she took that deal before they even thought about spying on Crystal Prep, so she really can't say no to that.

Rainbow Dash: Fine, you win... But I'M picking the next dating spot.

(Y/N): Deal.

Seeing as they were far enough from the field now, (Y/N) sets down Rainbow Dash, but they both look around to see that Pinkie Pie was already gone which confuses them.

(Y/N): Wait, where did Pinkie go?

Rainbow Dash: You got me. I just saw her ahead of us.

The said pink party girl was actually on the other side of the Crystal Prep Academy school as she must've not noticed that she lost Rainbow Dash and (Y/N). She is out of her bush costume as she slows to a stop panting before she wipes her forehead and immediately gets back to her normal cheerful self.

Pinkie Pie: That was really fun, Rainbow! You know we need to spy on Crystal Prep more often so that we can always get spotted and run high for the hills! And it's even better with (Y/N) involved!

She doesn't get a response as she looks around herself to see that neither one of them was around which didn't exactly confuse her as she just smiled.

Pinkie Pie: Ooh! So we're playing hide and seek now and I'm it?! Yay! This could be our brand new routine for when we have the Friendship Games each now... even though we're probably going to graduate sooner than we think! I still love it either way!

She says as she hops and down with joy. She looks around while darting her eyes back and forth eagerly to see if she'll be able to spot Rainbow Dash or (Y/N). As she was searching, she suddenly notices a shadowy figure in the distance that looks exactly like (Y/N) which makes Pinkie beam with a grin as she zips off towards the figure.

Once she was at this silhouette, she immediately wrapped her arms around the figure and squeezed them as a male gasp could be heard while Pinkie giggled as she tried hugging as tight as she could.

Pinkie Pie: I gotcha, (N/N) sweetie~! You really need to find better hiding spots if you're trying to hide from your lovely girlfriend!

???: Hey!! What are you doing?!

Pinkie Pie: Oh, (N/N)! You're crazy if you think that you can get from-

???: *growling* Let! Me! Go!

That tone sounded very venomous the more Pinkie heard it as she opened her eyes with confusion before staring up and when she got a closer look at this person... they were definitely not (Y/N) at all. The figure then puts a hand on Pinkie's head and shoves her off of him which makes her yelp as she slips to the ground.

???: Next time watch where you put your hands on someone, woman! Especially when that someone is a king!

Pinkie Pie: W-Wait... Y-You're not (Y/N)!

???: Wait... What did you just say?

Pinkie Pie: Huh??

???: That name! What name did you say to me?!

The figure points down towards Pinkie in a demanding manner as she flinches from this in slight fear.

Pinkie Pie: Um, (Y/N)? *nervous giggle* Sorry, I accidentally mistook you for my boyfriend. He's a pretty popular guy. Never thought that I would actually ever mistake anyone for him. Oooh! Are you a fan of (Y/N)? Maybe that's why you're wearing a costume that looks like him... well, except for the fact that you wear a Crystal Prep uniform.

This is apparently not what the figure wanted to hear as he reaches down and grabs Pinkie by the front lock of her hair which makes her scream out a yelp as he pulls her up to his face glaring into her eyes.

???: So you're saying I LOOK like (Y/N)? The so-called Hero of Canterlot High? DON'T compare me to that inferior half-wit that goes to your less competent school! Now hit the road girly or things are going to get uglier than this!

Pinkie Pie: Really? I don't see a lot of people hit a road nowadays. But then again, I suppose dropping me to the ground counts as hitting the ground, but if you want me to hit a road, it'd be better for you to put me somewhere on the asphalt.

The figure groans from that ditzy remark as he just drops Pinkie back down to the ground before turning away to walk off and Pinkie stares off at him in shock, and slightly scared, but while the guy didn't bother her too much, she was definitely still curious about that person who she just stated looked similar to (Y/N). However, before she could even think more on the subject, two certain voices called out to her.

Rainbow Dash & (Y/N): Pinkie!

She turns around to spot Rainbow Dash and (Y/N) running up to her and seeing both of them made her give off an innocent smile.

Rainbow Dash: We were looking all over this place for you! We looked behind the school, we looked near the patio, we looked near the track again...

(Y/N): Rainbow... I think you need to learn what "all over" means... Anyways, don't run off without us like that, Pinks. We were worried for a second. Not to say that we shouldn't have been, but next time give us a heads up on where you're going alright?

Pinkie doesn't say anything, but just jumps towards (Y/N) and squeezes him like a teddy bear as (Y/N) smiles while patting Pinkie on the head.

Pinkie Pie: You need to give ME a heads up next time that I see that you have a weird twin brother that goes to Crystal Prep Academy!

(Y/N) stops patting Pinkie and he turns over to Rainbow Dash who had the same look that he did trying to process what Pinkie just said.

Rainbow Dash: What are you talking about?? (Y/N) doesn't have a twin brother... He doesn't even have any siblings... Wait. Do you?

(Y/N): No. I'm an only child, remember? I lived indoors with my mother until I came to Canterlot with Principal Celestia.

Rainbow Dash: I thought so...

(Y/N): It's probably just Pinkie being Pinkie again.

Pinkie breaks apart from (Y/N) while gesturing her hands in a spooky manner.

Pinkie Pie: You guys should've seen him. He was acting all dark and mysterious... Ooooh~ It really gave me goosebumps~!

Rainbow Dash and (Y/N) looked at each other with deadpanned looks before smirking.

Rainbow Dash: (Y/N)? Dark? Mysterious? Yeah... Sure... Whatever you say, Pinkie...

(Y/N) just sighs and stretches out his arms.

(Y/N): Well, let's head on home. The school is still preparing for the Friendship Games and tryouts are tomorrow. I already know that Dash and I are going to qualify.

Rainbow Dash: Heh, you know it, babe. I don't suppose you mind if we crash at your place tonight?

Pinkie Pie: Oooh! Cuddle party! Haven't had one of those in a while.

(Y/N) just wraps an arm around Rainbow's waist to pull her in close and he pecks Pinkie on the cheek.

(Y/N): Why not? I've kind of missed those days to be honest. You know, before we had the whole break up and Equestrian magic thing happened. Better let your parents know about it.

Rainbow Dash: Got it covered.

(Y/N): Alrighty then. We've had quite a long day so let's head home and refresh ourselves for a new day at school tomorrow.

With Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie done with their little sleepover at (Y/N)'s house, it was now the very next day at CHS as the doors swing open at the sound of the school bell to release a tide of students down the steps as it was already the afternoon and classes are over for the day. Out comes (Y/N) and Applejack and the two looked like they were having a conversation.

(Y/N): And that's why they call it Squid Ink Pasta.

Applejack: Hold on a sec... so it's just basically pasta coated black that has a taste of sea salt in it?

(Y/N): Yep.

Applejack: Uh... Why did you tell me this??

(Y/N): Because sometimes school is boring and I like looking up random stuff on the internet. I mean I would give it a taste. Makes one wonder if I'm a kid or a squid.

Applejack rolls her eyes with a playful smile from that.

Applejack: Ya say the strangest things sometimes, hun. I guess sometimes Pinkie Pie rubs off on ya.

(Y/N): Eh, what can I say? Being with one of my girlfriends for so long can transfer some of their habits onto me.

Applejack: *chuckles* I guess so. Well, I'm gonna head on home and get busy on mah homework. Ya doin' anythin' special today, hun?

(Y/N): Yeah, Rainbow told me earlier that today is the last day of tryouts for the Friendship Games, so I'm gonna participate to see if I qualify.

Applejack: I'm sure ya will. I mean ya got in last year, so I don't see how ya can't make the cut this year.

(Y/N): True that.

Applejack: Alrighty, good luck hun. I'll see ya tomorrow.

(Y/N): Likewise. Bye, Applejack.

They both peck each other on the lips and as (Y/N) waves Applejack goodbye, he hears two familiar voices coming from behind him and he turns around to see that they were none other than Lyra Heartstrings and Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon).

Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon): And then I said...

Lyra Heartstrings: "It tastes like marshmallows"?

Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon): Yeah, so that made me...

Lyra Heartstrings: ...feel like you were on a camping trip?

Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon): Yes! Just like—

Lyra Heartstrings & Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon): That time we went to the amusement park in eighth grade!

Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon): *gasps* You know me so well!

Lyra Heartstrings: *scoffs* You know ME so well!

Linking arms, the two girls walk off down the steps as (Y/N) stares off at them with a blank stare before smiling while crossing his arms.

(Y/N): Well, that's a charm that I get to see everyday here at CHS. Best friends and unbreakable bonds that can never be torn apart.

Once they have descended to the sidewalk, a male eco-kid, Sandalwood, runs up.

Sandalwood: Dudes, the tryouts for the Friendship Games are about to start!

He said as he held up a flyer that shows the said tryouts. (Y/N) looks over at Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon) and Lyra Heartstrings as they both were staring withs shocked looks. (Y/N) knows what's about to happen as he rolls his eyes with a smile and holds up three fingers.

(Y/N): Three... Two... One...

Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon): O...

Lyra Heartstrings: M...

They lean toward each other's faces with huge grins.

Lyra Heartstrings & Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon): Goodness!

Sandalwood: There are limited spots on the CHS team! So bring your A-game!

He runs off laughing, and the grins on the mint-green and cream-colored faces widen a notch as (Y/N) walks straight past them with a smile.

(Y/N): Emphasis on A-game if you two want to compete in the games together.

The two of them stare off after (Y/N) with raised eyebrows before they both looked at each other and giggled briefly. However, after that exchange something came out of nowhere...

Both of their mouths harden into suspicious scowls and all four eyes narrow with a hard light. The camera cuts to each in turn, the view contracting to a diagonal band that frames her vicious expression. They point an index finger at each other and back away warily as the view shrinks to a horizontal band.

Out on the school soccer field, Sandalwood stands in front of a set of bleachers filled with spectators, doing a devil sticks routine using two batons in his hands to juggle a third one back and forth. He launches it high overhead. He twirls and whips his cap off to catch it. The students cheer and applaud, and Vice-Principal Luna jots a few notes in a small book she has brought with her. (Y/N) who was sitting with Micro Chips applauded as well.

(Y/N): It seems like every year it becomes harder and harder to decide who will make the cut.

Micro Chips: It can be quite a surprise to see that so many people are willing to give it their all to join the Friendship Games... despite Canterlot High's odds against Crystal Prep which from knowledge, experience, and on top of all of that, evidence and information, our chances of victory most likely equals a null zero.

(Y/N): Oh, come on. Canterlot High isn't THAT bad against Crystal Prep. I mean sure, the wins are, and I'm just exaggerating here, 99-0. I'm sure like with any game, there's always a chance of winning. Who knows? This Friendship Games we'll make it 99-1.

Micro Chips: If you say so. But I'm saying that my calculations say that our chances are near impossible.

(Y/N): Anything is possible, Micro. Give it some faith.

He says as he leans back with his hand behind his head. Suddenly, the light dims, accompanied by the clunk of a switch being thrown and instantly silencing the crowd.

(Y/N): What's going on?

Micro Chips: I think the correct question is "what is THAT going on?"

He says as he points outwards towards the field.

Out on the field, Lyra Heartstrings has changed into a loose-fitting blouse/skirt dance ensemble and is standing in a spotlight. 

She breaks out a few moves to a light, energetic backing track, but stops short at the sound of a phonograph needle being yanked off a record.

Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon), who has donned a tuxedo-styled outfit with top hat and gloves and is in a spotlight of her own. 

After a few seconds of rapid-fire tap dancing, she strikes a pose with the hat held out to one side before Lyra zips over and angrily snatches it out of her hand.

Normal lighting resumes as the boiling-mad girl crushes the formal headwear. Bon Bon's face goes slack with shock before rearranging itself into a grimace. The two now face each other down and ready themselves to fight, standing a few paces apart and back in their original outfits. Above each girl is a low-resolution picture of her face, as well as a row of five hearts to act as a health meter in a video game. Two low-res fists slide into view from opposite sides and collide, knuckle to knuckle.

Japanese Voice-Over Guy: Compete!

(Y/N): (What is this? King of Fighters? Well... more like Queen of Fighters...)

Things got even more crazy as both girls began to go up against each other in many crazy events. Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon) handily defeated Bulk Biceps in an arm-wrestling match, then we see Lyra delivering a leaping punch to an inflatable dummy. The two continue their face-off in a variety of bizarre ways as the camera cuts from one to the other. Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon) rips a telephone book in half... Lyra hoists a barbell and clamps her teeth onto the bar so she can bend it double... Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon) lifts a heavy log vertically and heaves it downfield, as if doing a caber toss at the Highland games... Lyra stands behind a table piled with hot dogs and chomps down one after another... Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon) slams a bunch of flowers neatly into a waiting vase... Lyra works a lump of clay on a pottery wheel, shaping it into a replica of the rearing-horse statue on the Canterlot High lawn... Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon) holds a chisel against a stone block and strikes one blow with a mallet, causing the material to crumble into a large-scale bust that exactly duplicates her crazed scowl and the threatening index finger that points from the hand still clutching the chisel.

A birdlike silhouette is then seen on a stage, and a spotlight flicks on to reveal Lyra dressed as a peacock, tail plumage and all. She spreads the feathers to full width and squawks loudly and at a screenful of leaves, which part like a curtain to expose a second silhouette crouched on a stage. Up came the lights to identify this one as being dressed in an owl suit and with its entire head turned 180 degrees to face the backdrop behind her. The head swivels around, showing Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon)'s face half-hidden behind an eye and beak mask and she hoots. The two "flap" toward each other, voicing their birds' cries with increasing force.

Meanwhile, (Y/N), Micro Chips, and the rest of the spectators sweatdrop from this crazy performance as the two male friends looked at each other with extremely bewildered looks.

Micro Chips: Is it just me or did things take a turn towards Weirdsville?

He pulls out his cell phone and holds it up to take a picture of the whacked-out confrontation.

(Y/N): That... is a gross understatement buddy. We're IN Weirdsville.

Out on the field, Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon)'s foot and then Lyra's push off from the ground, leaving tendrils of dust and smoke to waft through the air in their wake. Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon) angles herself to extend her taloned feet for a double kick, while Lyra reaches ahead for a midair grapple, each shouting her bird's vocalization with undiluted fury. The camera cuts back and forth between the two rage-twisted faces. Before things can escalate any further, a third panel inserts itself between them and Sandalwood stands up into view, stopping them cold.

Sandalwood: Aw, dudes, Vice Principal Luna just posted the roster for the Friendship Games team!

Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon) and Lyra have frozen in mid-leap, and gravity reasserts itself only after he has run off. Discovering that the bleachers are now deserted except for Micro Chips, (Y/N), and one girl who is doing a bit of light reading, they hurry off after him.

(Y/N): Send me those pictures. Ooh! Send them to Flash and Sandalwood too. Watching this was so priceless, I don't even want to forget it.

Micro Chips: I have a feeling neither of us are going to forget this for the rest of our high school life.

He proceeds to tap a few times on his phone before the two of them stand up and head off to go and see who has made the roster for the Friendship Games.

Inside of the school, a bulletin board was on a wall in one of the halls inside as students are gathered here, murmuring excitedly as they looked over the list tacked up at the center of the board. They quickly part to make way for Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon) and Lyra, the former pushing her mask up for a clear view.

Lyra Heartstrings: You made the team!

Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon): YOU made the team!

They both then grin at each other.

Lyra Heartstrings: Best!

Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon): Friends!

Lyra Heartstrings & Sweetie Drops (Bon Bon): Forever!

They break into a giggly embrace before leaving together with their arms linked around one anothers as (Y/N) watches them leave with a raised eyebrow before shrugging his shoulders with a smile.

(Y/N): I guess I'll never understand how those two function with their friendship.

He then takes a look back at the bulletin board as he leans in for a closer look while following his finger over the list.

(Y/N): *mumbles* Let's see... Ringo... Bulk Biceps...

His finger then lands on a particular spot on the bulletin board as his eyes widen before his mouth forms into a smirk. (Y/N) sees that his name was on the list on who qualified to participate in the Friendship Games. Not just that, the rest of the (Hu) Mane 6 was in as well.

(Y/N): Awesome! Knew I would be a valid choice. And with all of my friends and especially girlfriends competing too, this will be fun!

The next school day in the afternoon, (Y/N) and Snips were doing a one-on-one football game. With a steady aim, (Y/N) throws the ball halfway across the soccer field as Snips runs as far as his stubby legs can get him to go after it. However, it ends up hitting his elbow, causing him to yelp in pain.

Snips: Owwww! My arm! *whimpers* Why did you do that, (Y/N)?

He groans as he clutches onto one of his arms with his other hand. (Y/N) shook his head with a sigh. He walks over to the football next to Snails and retrieves it with his own two hands.

(Y/N): Sorry, that was an accident, Snips.

Snips: I don't wanna do this anymore. Why are we even out here?

(Y/N): You gotta remind yourself of who we're going against. They are hardcore rivals, so you gotta train properly if you wanna survive against them.

Snips: But that's not for another month!

(Y/N): Hey, the Shadowbolts train non-stop, Snips. So that means we've gotta get prepared too. I mean I already have with Rainbow Dash plenty of times. Even found myself a new hobby with some skateboarding.

Snips: You skateboard?

(Y/N): Yep. Dash taught me some pretty sick moves and I even use my skateboard to get to school sometimes. It's especially useful now that I know that alarm clocks don't always work in your favor. But other than that, it's safe to say that if skateboarding is an event during the Friendship Games, then I'll be one of the perfect people to compete in that.

Vice Principal Luna: (Y/N).

(Y/N) turns around to see Vice Principal Luna gesturing to him to come over to her as this confuses him for a moment before he walks over to her.

(Y/N): Yes, Luna?

Vice Principal Luna: I just wanted to let you know that the fact that you're participating in the Friendship Games also means that you're participating in helping the school prepare for when Crystal Prep arrives here in a couple of weeks.

(Y/N): ...Meaning?

Vice Principal Luna: Most students have already signed up for various activities to help with the preparations. Such as taking photos for the yearbook or even helping with food and refreshments for the party.

(Y/N): (I can take a wild guess on who's got that covered...)

Vice Principal Luna: I hope you don't mind that I ask if you'll help out as well? Not just because of how you represent the school of course, but also to make sure we can get everything going according to plan once Crystal Prep arrives.

(Y/N): Say no more, Luna. Just tell me whatever and I'll do what needs to be done.

Vice Principal Luna: *nods* Good to know.

Apparently, (Y/N) didn't exactly get the task that he was hoping for as now he was now in the gymnasium with Flash Sentry, Sandalwood, and Micro Chips as all four of them stand amid a litter of paint cans, brushes, rolled-up banners, and other art supplies.

Vice Principal Luna: I'm sure you'll come up with the perfect sign that lets the Crystal Prep kids feel welcome but also conveys that we are stiff competition.

All four of them look at each other before giving Vice Principal Luna their assurance.

(Y/N): Of course!

Micro Chips: 100 percent!

Flash Sentry: Oh, yeah, sure!

Sandalwood: Totally.

Vice Principal Luna: I'll be back in an hour to see what you've come up with.

She walks away leaving these four boys to hone in their ideas on how they were going to decorate this banner for the Friendship Games. All of them were equally wondering how as they stared down at the paper.

(Y/N): How did we get stuck with banner duty?

Sandalwood: Eh, who cares, dude? Vice Principal Luna is expecting us to put in some effort on making this Friendship Games banner look super cool for Crystal Prep.

Flash Sentry: Maybe, but knowing Crystal Prep, I don't think they'll even pay attention to our effort considering we're... you know...

(Y/N): No use pondering too much about it. Let's get to it. Anybody got any ideas?

Flash Sentry: I got it! We should decorate it with the sheet music to my song "Love in a Flash". It'll show them we're talented while welcoming them in with the universal language of music.

Micro Chips: I was thinking we could paint a model of DNA. It shows that we're smart but invites them in with the very fiber of our being.

Sandalwood: But what we should do is portray peace through art. One love, bros.

(Y/N): Or maybe just go with something simple using symbols of Canterlot High AND Crystal Prep. It'll show how much we value them as our rivals.

All four gather together, relishing their individual ideas, and dive to the floor in a scrum of flying materials. Flash sketches a bit, stops briefly to play a riff on an imaginary guitar, and snaps his fingers as inspiration comes to him. His end shows the musical staff he has drawn in and the red note he is starting to place. Micro Chips was using a carpenter's square to draw a razor-straight line, (Y/N) was hunched intently over a spot with blue and dark magenta markers as he kept on drawing symbols like lightning bolts and horseshoes. Sandalwood wears a few splotches on his cheeks as when he straightens and raises his palms, they too are properly mucked up.

Placing them together in front of his chest, he gets his vibe disrupted when Micro Chips leans in to sprinkle glitter onto the banner from a can which causes Sandalwood to push him away.

Sandalwood: Dude!

The techie stands up, face and glasses covered with paint from Sandalwood's palm, and voices an affronted gasp. A swing of the hand holding the glitter can send its lid flying and the contents wafting away.

Micro Chips: *gasps* What did you do?!

Glitter then settles into Flash's hair as he knocks the can away.

Flash Sentry: Watch the hair, man!

The open container arcs across and just as Micro wipes his glasses clean, it bounces off his head. and lands on some of what (Y/N) was making, causing him to glare back at the three.

(Y/N): Hey! Do you mind?!

He topples toward the floor, putting out a hand to stop himself and knocking over a paint can. Sandalwood stares openmouthed as the contents ooze over the handprint-covered peace sign he has crafted.

Sandalwood: You're harshing the flow!

Micro Chips is now speckled with glitter as well.

Micro Chips: Hey, you did that on purpose!

Flash takes advantage of the distraction to add some embellishment to the DNA strand that Micro has drawn in. The latter straightens up with a shocked gasp.

Micro Chips: *gasps* My friendship algorithm!

He is quick to ply a brush on the banner.

Flash Sentry: Hey! You just projectile-scienced all over my chorus!

Micro Chips: Well, you guys painted all over my molecular structures!

(Y/N): How am I supposed to represent both of the schools when glitter is covering the emblems?!

Sandalwood: And how am I supposed to paint my spirit guide when there's DNA and a treble clef in the way?

Flash Sentry: *snarkily* Oh, I don't know! Ask your "spirit guide!"

He makes air quotes on these last two words, after which four vertical panels slide in to fill the screen, each giving a close-up of one budding artist.

(Y/N), Flash Sentry, Sandalwood, & Micro Chips: You're ruining my design!

The face-off is cut off by the sound of Luna clearing her throat, and the four panels slide away to show her entering the gym. The four teens scurry off to one side as she steps closer and stops short, eyes widening in considerable surprise.

Vice Principal Luna: My, oh, my.

The four of them hunch down ashamedly thinking that they were about to be scolded.

Micro Chips: We're really—

Vice Principal Luna: Proud of yourselves, I hope. This is wonderful!

They flinch a bit, not knowing exactly what to make of this pronouncement.

Flash Sentry: It is?

(Y/N) softly nudges him to shut it and take the compliment so that she doesn't expect anything fishy. The banner shows Flash's music and an electric guitar, Micro's DNA strands, another molecule, and a line graph, Sandalwood's peace sign and handprints, a few leaves, and a handshake, and finally in the center, there were horseshoes, lightning bolts, and even letters that said CHS and CPA that were clearly from (Y/N). Swirls and swatches of variegated colors run throughout the entire design, as do a few lines of text and equations.

Vice Principal Luna: It's inspiring but still warm and welcoming. I love how your work is literally enmeshed. Truly excellent work, boys.

She makes a note on her clipboard while the other four smile at each other as while they had different opinions on what to make, they ultimately worked together to make something even better.

Flash Sentry: Uh, thank you! This is just what happens when you allow even the simple things to lead the way!

(Y/N): Along with knowing how love and peace take charge.

Micro Chips: With song.

Sandalwood: Through the self-replicating material present in nearly all living organisms.

All four of them grin as Sandalwood, (Y/N), and Flash aim index-finger guns at each other with a wink.

Vice Principal Luna: *chuckles* That's great to hear. Now just add "Welcome Crystal Prep", and I'd like to see five more by the end of the day. Thanks, boys!

They slump where they stand, one at a time, as the full weight of her request sinks in.

(Y/N): If only this was smaller, we could use the copy machine in the library... Oh, well...

(Y/N) then hears his phone buzz coming from his phone and he looks to see that it was a text from Sunset that asked to meet her at the school entrance and it sounded important as she really wants to tell him something.

(Y/N): Oh, uh... Guys, I've gotta run. Something urgent just came up from one of my girlfriends.

This made all three pairs of eyes widen.

Flash Sentry: What?! So you're just going to leave this all on us now?!

Sandalwood: Bro, this task was on you too! How do you expect us to get this done in time without your help?! Especially since you were creative with the logos!

(Y/N) knew that he had a good point there as while he doesn't want to abandon his best friends, he also seemed concerned for what Sunset wants from him, so he had to make a choice. However, an idea sparked in his head as he turned towards the boys.

(Y/N): L-Let me make it up to you guys. Let's hang out at the mall later tonight and grab some dinner and milkshakes. I'll pay for everything. Pinkie Promise.

Flash, Micro Chips, and Sandalwood all look at each other before smiling and shrugging their shoulders as that seemed fair to them.

Flash Sentry: Alright, fine. We know you keep your promises anyway. But just know that on top of that, you're gonna get us deluxe meals.

(Y/N) rolls his eyes and sighs before giving a weary smile.

(Y/N): Duly noted. Good luck on the poster guys. And make sure that you get the emblems on the right spot.

Micro Chips: We'll do our best. See you later, (Y/N).

(Y/N) runs off and leaves the other males to continue on making the posters for the Friendship Games and they each already know that they're going to have to rush carefully if they want to get this done by the end of the day.

Near the school entrance, Sunset was seen standing there glaring down at a waste bin that apparently had what looked to be three frames inside of them. She closes her eyes and takes a deep breath clearly thinking of something deep before a certain boyfriend calls out to her.

(Y/N): Sunset.

She quickly opens her eyes to look behind herself to find (Y/N) running up towards her as seeing him made her smile. They both hug each other briefly and peck each other on the lips.

Sunset Shimmer: There you are. What were you doing anyway?

(Y/N): Vice Principal Luna assigned me and some others to decorate the banner for the Friendship Games. It... got into a small debate, but it ultimately made something that we're all proud of.

Sunset Shimmer: Really? I'm actually quite interested to see what you guys came up with now.

(Y/N): It's nothing too special. My idea was just to add some designs of emblems of both CHS and CPA to show that the Friendship Games represents both schools.

Sunset Shimmer: Well, that's thoughtful.

(Y/N): Anyways, what did you need me for?

This made Sunset's face drop into a frown as she looked down at the trash bin again. This made (Y/N) raise an eyebrow when he followed her gaze, only for his eyes to widen to see exactly what those frames were in the trash...

They were pictures of Sunset's previous wins at the Fall Formal when she was still the bully queen at Canterlot High. This surprised (Y/N) as he looked at Sunset half knowing why she did that.

(Y/N): ...Did you throw those away?

Sunset doesn't say anything for a moment before she just quietly nods her head.

(Y/N): Do you feel like those moments when you were still... you know, bad... do they still haunt you inside of your head?

Sunset Shimmer eyes (Y/N), looks back down towards the frames of her previous wins, before looking up into the air... and she gets a smile on her face.

Sunset Shimmer: Actually, it's the opposite.

This surprised (Y/N) as that wasn't really what he was expecting to hear. Sunset kept her smile on her face as she turned back to (Y/N) with her smile looking even brighter than it already was.

Sunset Shimmer: Ever since we saved CHS from the Dazzlings, visited Equestria together, everyone here accepting the new me, and... especially you... I feel like I have nothing to worry about anymore with all of that.

(Y/N) continues to stare at Sunset with a surprised look before it changes to a smile.

Sunset Shimmer: I actually wanted you here... because I wanted to show you something.

(Y/N): Really? What is it?

Sunset takes (Y/N)'s hand and leads him somewhere as it appears that she wants this to be some sort of a surprise for (Y/N).

Eventually, Sunset has led (Y/N) all the way on top of the school building as she lets go of his hand and walks forward. Her hair flows gracefully in the breeze of the wind as they both look outside towards the beautiful orange-violet sky of dusk.

(Y/N): Sunset?

Sunset didn't say anything as the next thing that she did was that she began to sing.

https://youtu.be/S5caMPzTRoY

Sunset Shimmer: ♪ Power ♪

♪ Was all I desired (I desired, all I desired) ♪

A shadow covers her face, leaving only a glowing spot in each blue-green eye. She closes them and turns away and instantly the sky darkens as the sun vanishes below the horizon.

♪ But all that grew inside me ♪

She passes right by (Y/N) who watches her with curiosity as Sunset bitterly regards her image in the dome's surface

♪ Was the darkness I acquired ♪

(Flashback)

She vividly remembers undergoing her transformation into her red-skinned demonic form at the climax of Equestria Girls.

♪ When I began to fall ♪

♪ And I lost the path ahead ♪

A stuttering series of freeze frames captures the rainbow unleashed by the (Hu) Mane 7 with Princess Twilight there to strike Sunset down. We then see her rising from the crater into which she was blasted as she was back to her normal self, including her original clothing ensemble, but very much the worse for wear.

♪ That's when your friendship found me ♪

The seven half-pony humans stand at the crater's edge. (Y/N) and Twilight kneel to offer a hand, which Sunset grasps, and the other five each add one of their own.

♪ And it lifted me instead ♪

(End of Flashback)

Back at the present, (Y/N) stands there mesmerized by Sunset's song as the girl rushes over and grasps both of his hands to look up at him in the eyes for a second before closing them and she runs around the perimeter of the dome, keeping her hand interlocked with (Y/N)'s.

♪ Like a phoenix burning bright ♪

♪ In the sky ♪

She stops and raises another hand to the sky, tracing a comet's path, and curls it into a fist.

♪ I'll show there's another side to me ♪

♪ You can't deny ♪

Next she turns back to (Y/N) and walks up close to him and she blushes as she strokes his cheek with a happy smile while (Y/N) blushes at the gesture.

♪ I may not know what the future holds ♪

♪ But hear me when I say ♪

She lets go of (Y/N) as she turns to see that her reflection in the glass changes to the flaming demon, but she dispels it with a wave and touches a hand to her true reflection, letting a smile steal over her face.

♪ That my past does not define me ♪

♪ 'Cause my past is not today ♪

(Flashback)

She then remembers what she did before calling (Y/N) over earlier, as she was over the three victory pictures that hang in Principal Celestia's office, marking Sunset's triumphs at being crowned Fall Formal Princess. Sunset was seen glaring at them all with the clearest disgust. In a blink, her expression softens to one of regret and she runs a hand over the first one.

♪ Ambition ♪

♪ Is what I believed ♪

Regaining her resolve, she pulls them all down and out in the front lobby, she hurls them into the nearest trash can and lets out a long-held breath.

♪ Would be the only way ♪

♪ To set me free ♪

Her eyes dropped again in regret, but they were also a huge weight off of her shoulders too.

We then see another time when she was in her old outfit as she was walking through the hall with a tentative smile, one student after another turns away or gives her a glare of naked hostility as this was sometime after what she did during the Fall Formal.

♪ But when it disappeared ♪

♪ And I found myself alone ♪

Now she stands amid a group of them, including the Cutie Mark Crusaders. All turn their backs on her and wink out in quick succession, leaving one dejected former unicorn by herself until she feels a certain wrap an arm around her shoulder as she looks up to see (Y/N) before Twilight and company gather around Sunset with warm smiles and comforting hands on her shoulders.

(End of Flashback)

♪ That's when you came and got me ♪

Her spirits lifted, she jogs across the roof, face set in a determined smile, and pulls off her jacket to expose short dress sleeves beneath. The garment is then flung high into the air and carried away on the wind before it floats down in (Y/N)'s hands who gazes at it before looking back up and what happened next made his eyes widen.

♪ Like a phoenix burning bright ♪

♪ In the sky ♪

Tiny tongues of flame begin to flicker around her body as she skids to a stop and raises her arms toward the coming dawn, her entire body ringed with a yellow aura.

♪ I'll show there's another side to me ♪

♪ You can't deny ♪

♪ I may not know what the future holds ♪

♪ But hear me when I say ♪

The new power slowly lifts her clear of the roof.

♪ That my past does not define me ♪

♪ 'Cause my past is not today ♪

One last burst of energy, and a pair of red and gold wings and a matching bird tail have manifested themselves on her back and spread to full extension as a pattern of flames appears on her tights. The wild tumble of hair blows upward from her head, forming a new frame for her blissful visage.

The song ended here as (Y/N) walked forward a bit holding Sunset's jacket and he couldn't help but stare at Sunset mesmerized by this temporary form that she had taken as his pupils dilated. Sunset looks back down at him with a smile as she lowers herself back down towards (Y/N) and as she did, they both took hold of each other's hands.

(Y/N): *smiles* Am I still staring at the real Sunset Shimmer or a beautiful goddess who can sing such a perfect song?

Sunset Shimmer: *giggles* I wanted you to hear all of that, (Y/N)... To thank you... After you told me that there was really no point in looking back to what I've previously done and then accepting me as your girlfriend... Even today, I never felt so alive and free... It's because of you and the others that I no longer feel like I have to be left out.

(Y/N): And you never will be again. As long as I love you, that's for sure. You're my beautiful sunshine, Sunset.

Sunset Shimmer: *blushes* Even in the dark?

She said referring to the fact that it's nearly nighttime as (Y/N) chuckled from this before smirking back at Sunset.

(Y/N): Even in the dark.

Sunset smirks back at (Y/N) before (Y/N) leans in to kiss Sunset as she didn't hesitate to return this as she wrapped her arms around his shoulders and (Y/N) embraced her himself, pulling the magical and fiery girl closer to him as they proceed to share both a passionate moment and kiss with each other. Sunset hums a little during the kiss and all of the magic that was on her dissipates as she slowly lowers to the ground. Soon the kiss ended as the two pulled back from each other while holding each other's hands smiling sweetly at one another.

(Y/N): Did I ever tell you that you look pretty wearing that light blue dress of yours?

Sunset blushes embarrassed while looking away and playing with her hair.

Sunset Shimmer: You really think so?

(Y/N): I know so.

Sunset Shimmer: Well, I guess I don't mind wearing this a lot more often if you love it that much.

(Y/N): Heh, well the only thing that I love the most right here and now is you, Sunset.

Sunset Shimmer: *giggles* I love you too, (Y/N).

Both of them embraced each other and they stayed like that for quite some time before (Y/N) looked up at the clock and saw that it was a quarter to 8 o'clock which means that he should get going.

(Y/N): Well, I better get going. I promised Flash and the others and we would have a guys night out at the mall. I'll guess I'll see you tomorrow, Sunset.

Sunset Shimmer: *nods* Of course. Hope you guys have fun.

(Y/N) gets ready to leave the roof and Sunset stares off at him as she tilts her head in confusion before smirking.

Sunset Shimmer: Um, (Y/N)?

He turns around seeing that Sunset wanted one more thing.

(Y/N): Yeah?

She then crosses her arms with a smirk.

Sunset Shimmer: Um, my jacket, please?

(Y/N)'s eyes widened before he looked down at his right hand to see that he was still holding Sunset's jacket which made him give a sheepish smile while rubbing the back of his head.

(Y/N): Whoops! Sorry about that!

Sunset Shimmer: *laughs* It's okay. I was wondering how long it would take before you noticed.

(Y/N): *rolls eyes* Ha ha.

He tosses Sunset back her black jacket as she puts it back on and (Y/N) leaves to head to the mall while Sunset turns back to the city to stare off a little more thinking how much better her life has been with the new path that she has taken.

It was now nighttime at the Canterlot Mall and while the place isn't really too busy, there were still a fair amount of people there. (Y/N), Flash Sentry, Micro Chips, and Sandalwood were walking together through the mall as (Y/N) brought up conversation in a happy mood.

(Y/N): Man, are you guys excited about the Friendship Games soon or what?

(Y/N) was expecting the same amount of resolve to come from his friends, but they didn't exactly have the same enthusiasm as they each looked at each other confused or with raised eyebrows.

Flash Sentry: Uh... I'd go with or what, dude...

Sandalwood: Eh...

Micro Chips: Yeah, agreed.

(Y/N): What?! Come on, guys. We've done so much to prepare for the games and you guys signed up too, so why the low confidence. Do I need to call a certain girlfriend of mine to give you guys pep talks?

Flash Sentry: (Y/N), I don't know what world you think you came from, but in case you haven't noticed, Canterlot High never wins the Friendship Games.

(Y/N): That's true, but...

Sandalwood: And to top it all off, bro, those Crystal Prep dudes are not really ones to associate themselves with us.

(Y/N): Who cares? I mean I respect Crystal Prep as a school, but it's not like we need to root for their team. We're going Wondercolts all day, every day!

Micro Chips: Fair point, but... according to some of the sources I heard there is this new transfer student that moved in during the beginning of the school year.

Flash Sentry: Really?

Micro Chips: Yeah, they call him... "The King of Crystal Prep"

Flash and Sandalwood's eyes widened before they both turned towards (Y/N) who looked equally shocked before he noticed their eyes on him.

(Y/N): What??

Flash Sentry: "Hero of Canterlot High..." "King of Crystal Prep..." Yeah, we're toast if they got a student like that now.

(Y/N): Hey, you don't know that. Things can change.

Sandalwood: Micro, do these "sources" of yours say just how popular or respected this guy is, dude?

Micro Chips: Not exactly. But I did hear a rumor that you better not cross that guy... If you do... you better be lucky that guy knows the term "forgiveness."

Sandalwood: So Crystal Prep's got their own, and I'm just putting it as an example (Y/N) so don't take it in any offense...

(Y/N): I know what you're about to say. No offense taken.

Sandalwood: In that case, Crystal Prep's got their own "former" Sunset Shimmer and it appears that the students like him a lot.

Flash Sentry: *sighs* This isn't gonna end well...

(Y/N): Guys, come on. Get your head in the A-game. We wanna show up to the Friendship Games as competitors who are ready to win.

Flash Sentry: We NEVER win. And this year they've got a King of Crystal Prep? We've basically got no chance.

Flash said with a slightly bored look and (Y/N) sees that Sandalwood and Micro Chips had the same exact expressions. If Rainbow Dash were here, she'd have them pumped up in now, but (Y/N) knows that if Rainbow is capable then so he is as he gets a serious look. He quickly walks forward ahead of his friends before facing them with a determined look.

(Y/N): We're GOING to win! Beca-

Micro Chips: What are you talking about?

(Y/N): Because up to NOW we've hated losing! But this year and trust me... THIS year my friends... we are going to learn how to LOVE winning!

The three of them stared at (Y/N) before looking at each other. Silence grew between them as (Y/N) sighs before rubbing the back of his head.

(Y/N): That... didn't sound as good as it did in my head.

However, Sandalwood just smiles at (Y/N).

Sandalwood: No, no. I'm with that, bro.

Micro Chips: I guess you can say we can't add letters in the word win or subtract letters in the word lose. Everything has its day to become a true solution.

(Y/N): Flash?

Flash Sentry looks among his friends to see that they were looking at him waiting for his answer and he thought about it for a bit before crossing his arms with a smile.

Flash Sentry: Alright, (Y/N). Whatever you say, buddy.

(Y/N): That's the spirit!

He holds out a fist at them as the rest of his friends share the fist bump to signify that they will have the confidence to win this time even if their chances are low.

(Y/N): Now come on. Dinner's on me and I don't want you guys to feel like this is just another boring lecture in class.

They all laugh from that before following (Y/N) to head to a place where they can eat. As they did though, (Y/N) looked over to the side and nearly ignored something that caught his sight and what did catch it made him gasp in shock...

He could see in a library nearby that there was a girl with a dog that looked strikingly similar to Princess Twilight Sparkle and Spike.

(Y/N): (T-Twilight?! Spike?! What are they doing here?! And why didn't they give us a heads up that they would be visiting for the Friendship Games?!)

Sandalwood: Bro!

(Y/N) looked ahead to see that the others were right ahead of him clearly wondering why he was just standing there.

Sandalwood: You coming?

(Y/N): Yeah, uh... I'll catch up in just a minute, I... need to use the restroom.

Flash Sentry: Suit yourself. Better not bail on us though.

(Y/N): Why would I motivate you guys just to run away?!

Flash Sentry: Because you do that all of the time.

(Y/N): Since when?!

Flash Sentry: Since after the Fall Formal.

(Y/N) facepalms from that.

(Y/N): Rainbow Dash told you, didn't she?

Flash Sentry: Hehe. You better believe it. I'm just teasing. Just don't keep us waiting, dude.

(Y/N) nods from that statement before he turns and looks over to the bookstore again towards these two familiar figures as curiosity really struck him to be interested. He slowly crept towards the bookstore while making sure to not be spotted by the girl and her dog. He took a much closer look to see that this Twilight was wearing an entirely different attire from what he remembered.

(Y/N): *quietly* The glasses are definitely new... so is that bun in her hair... Though being a bookworm and having a dog definitely gives away that that's Twilight, but... she seems different.

Just as he quietly says this, he remembers the trip that he took to Equestria, involving his alternate pony self and he knows that while their personalities and looks are quite identical, they were much different with experience from being in different worlds.

(Y/N): *quietly* Wait... if I'm able to meet my pony self... and Twilight was able to come into this world along with Spike... Sunset's also from that world...

The light bulb clicks on what or who this person that resembled his pony self's girlfriend is as this Twilight impersonator was looking through a bookshelf. She was most likely the Twilight that belonged in this world as thinking this made (Y/N)'s eyes widen.

(Y/N): *quietly* Wow... and here I thought that I would never get the chance to meet the Twilight of this world. But I guess given the circumstances that I've been through, it's not impossible.

Thinking that she heard something, the Twilight who got his curiosity and turned around for a moment as (Y/N) quickly hid himself behind another bookshelf to not be seen as a staring creep. Seeing as it was nothing, she quickly went back to picking out a book as she grabbed one from off of the shelf. (Y/N) in the meantime was wondering how he should approach her.

(Y/N): *quietly* Okay... I don't wanna make this as awkward as possible, but how do I approach someone who I guess I sorta know in some way... but they don't know me?

He then suddenly hears a yelp from the other side of the bookshelf as he peeks out to the side to see that the Twilight had clearly knocked herself onto a hanging lamp and her glasses were on the floor and so was her book. (Y/N) raised an eyebrow at this, but shrugged his shoulders.

(Y/N): I guess that's convenient...

(Y/N) comes out of his hiding spot and walks over to this girl as her dog was quick to notice (Y/N) as he quickly looks up at (Y/N) and barks at him a little cautious of him. (Y/N) raises an eyebrow on why the dog was barking at him, but it then suddenly stops before walking up to (Y/N) and taking a closer sniff at him. The dog then sits down while panting and (Y/N) doesn't know why he changed his mood so quickly, but he quickly disregards that subject as he looks down at the helpless Twilight.

Sci-Twi: *whispers* Where are they? Spike, did you find them?

(Y/N) kneels down and picks up the glasses before smiling.

(Y/N): No, but someone else did. And I think these clearly belong to you.

She then looks up towards (Y/N) with squinted eyes and when she tried to take in his details, she gasped before cowering nervously which surprised (Y/N).

Sci-Twi: I-I'm sorry! I-I didn't think you would come to the library! Well... I-I shouldn't judge you! Of course you do! ...I'm sorry, I guess I'll get out of your way now once I find my glasses.

(Y/N) stares down at this girl and he blinks twice as that was probably the last response that he was expecting to come out of someone's mouth. Though he doesn't seem to be too surprised given that she doesn't have good vision.

(Y/N): Um... It's alright. They're right here...

He then places them on her face as when it became apparent that her glasses were on her face, she quickly takes hold of them and puts them back on her face. She then looks up at (Y/N) and gets a much better vision of him and when she does, she gasps.

Sci-Twi: Wait a second... you're not... You look just like someone who goes to my school...

(Y/N): Really?

Sci-Twi: Yes. But I don't think I've ever seen you around here before... or I don't believe I have noticed.

(Y/N): I guess I could say the same thing to you.

Her dog then barks as he walks up to (Y/N) and places both of his paws on one of his legs while wagging his tail which makes both of the humans smile.

Sci-Twi: I think Spike likes you.

(Y/N): I think so too. I heard you call him that, so I guess I can assume that's your dog's name.

He said as he kneels down to pet Spike on the head and scratches his ears which he liked before he licks (Y/N)'s hand making him and Twilight giggle.

(Y/N): So you said that I look like somebody from your school? What school is that?

Sci-Twi: Crystal Prep Academy.

(Y/N) eyes then widen so big in both shock that hearing that school's name is an answer for two questions that were a mystery as he remembers what Pinkie said to him a few days back.

(Y/N): (Wait... So was Pinkie being serious on the whole somebody looking just like me that goes to Crystal Prep?! How is this possible?!)

He then gets a nervous look before looking off to the side with his arms crossed.

(Y/N): I-I see... Well... I... go to Canterlot High School.

Her eyes widened with the same reaction before looking downwards with a sad look.

Sci-Twi: Oh, um, I see... That must be nice...

This got into an awkward situation between the two of them as they were just getting forward into the small talk and hearing that they go to schools that rival each other wasn't really what they were expecting. However, (Y/N) looked back at Twilight while shrugging his shoulders.

(Y/N): Well, on the bright side, we'll see each other at the Friendship Games pretty soon.

Sci-Twi: I guess so, but you do know that our schools will be competing against each other.

(Y/N): Pssh! So what? It's not an excuse that we can't be friends.

Hearing that made Twilight's eyes widen.

Sci-Twi: You... wanna be... my friend... Are you sure? I don't think I'm really someone that you should be friends with.

(Y/N): Why do you say that? Don't you have any friends?

Sci-Twi: Um, not really. All I really have is Spike to keep me company. I'm usually by myself most of the time because many students don't like to associate themselves with me... and I'm sometimes picked on by... (R/N).

(Y/N): (R/N)? Who's that?

Sci-Twi: The people at my school call him The King of Crystal Prep. He always makes sure that everybody around the school, especially him, looks perfect and is at the top.

(Y/N) didn't really like the sound of that as Twilight seems like a really nice girl and if this guy is picking on her then he's definitely not going to like this guy when he meets him. He crosses his arms before smiling at Twilight.

(Y/N): Well, if you need someone to hang out with then I don't mind hanging out with you at all.

Sci-Twi: Really? I-I don't know.

(Y/N): No worries. Trust me, I know the feeling of being alone for so long and only relying on your one friend as company...

This makes him think about a certain someone that he misses a ton with a slightly sad look, but he gets his smile back quickly as he knows that his mother would want him to make as many friends as possible.

(Y/N): But it doesn't mean that there are other people out there waiting for me to see that there's much more out there.

Hearing that made Sci-Twi surprised for a second before her bewilderment turns into a cute embarrassed smile that honestly made (Y/N) smile too.

Sci-Twi: I think the same way sometimes too with so much more being out there.

(Y/N): See? We have something in common already.

This made both of them lightly chuckle for a second.

(Y/N): Oh, right. I haven't even given you my name. My name is (Y/N) (L/N).

Sci-Twi: (Y/N) (L/N)? I think I've heard rumors of you from a couple of Crystal Prep students.

(Y/N): Really?

Sci-Twi: Yes... and I hate to say it, but they say that (R/N) is really looking forward to meeting you... and from what I said about him... not in a good way either.

(Y/N): Seriously? What's this guy's problem with me?

Sci-Twi: I don't know, but I believe it may be the Friendship Games coming up soon.

(Y/N): Well, for now I'm not gonna worry too much about him. And even if he is not the best person to hang around at Crystal Prep like you said. Don't worry, you've got a friend now and anything that makes you worried or anxious, just come and talk to me.

Twilight smiles from this before nodding her head.

Sci-Twi: Thank you, (Y/N).

(Y/N): No problem. If you want, we can exchange contact info and keep in touch if you're feeling left out or need someone to just talk to.

Sci-Twi: Oh, sure.

Twilight pulls her phone out of her pocket and so did (Y/N) as soon enough both of them had exchanged phone numbers and even sent each other dummy messages to make sure that it works.

(Y/N): Well, it was really nice meeting you Twilight. I actually came here with some friends and they're probably waiting on me at this point. I guess I'll most likely see you during the Friendship Games, but don't be afraid to talk to me anytime before, alright?

Sci-Twi: Y-Yeah, I will consider that.

(Y/N) waved her goodbye and as he ran off, Sci-Twi couldn't help but stare after him until he disappeared. Spike then barks after (Y/N) before looking back up at Twilight who picks him up.

Sci-Twi: I know, Spike. H-He is pretty nice. (I-Is everyone at Canterlot High like that too?)

It was late in the nighttime as (Y/N) and the rest of his guy friends began exiting the mall carrying drinks while (Y/N) was carrying his skateboard in one of his arms. They were all chatting with some calm and happy looks on their faces as this hang out was just what they needed to get themselves in a better mood for the Friendship Games.

Sandalwood: Hey, what do you dudes think the events are going to be like this time?

(Y/N): There's no doubt that they'll definitely have an athletics competition. They have at least one in the Friendship Games every year.

Flash Sentry: Let's hope that they have a songwriting competition. I know it's not likely, but we've never seen Crystal Prep excel in something like that.

(Y/N): True. With either your band or the Rainbooms, we'll be sure to blow them away... just as long as they don't try and hire three magical and crazy sirens to help them out with it.

This made all of them laugh at that joke as they remember what happened during the Battle of the Bands and the thought of Crystal Prep thinking about using them is preposterous. This however got Micro Chips in deep thought.

Micro Chips: Say, (Y/N)... You and those other girls of yours have those special powers that came from that interdimensional portal that brought that new girl you introduced us to a while back which in my view, brings up many theories of how this breaks some superstitions on how the multiverse isn't real... But my main question is do those strange things still happen?

(Y/N): At this point it happens all of the time to me, so... I wouldn't call it that strange.

Micro Chips: If that's the case... Don't you think it would be concerning if Crystal Prep finds out that you have... um...

(Y/N): Magic.

Micro Chips: "Magic" inside of you?

(Y/N) eyes widened and so did the others as this made (Y/N) put a finger to his chin.

(Y/N): I didn't even think about that.

Sandalwood then places a hand on (Y/N)'s shoulder.

Sandalwood: Well, there isn't a rule that says that your magic isn't allowed in the Friendship Games, bro.

Flash Sentry: Yeah, but like Micro said, Crystal Prep has no knowledge that Canterlot High has been through these strange events.

(Y/N): And if they find out that we have magic inside of us then we could be labeled cheaters... just to stop their undefeated streak...

This concerns (Y/N) for a second before he just shrugs his shoulders.

(Y/N): Well, I doubt it'll happen. Most of the time, magic only activates in me and the girls when we play our instruments. No one, not even Sunset knows why that happens, but if that's the only key factor then I doubt that we'll have to worry about magic in the Friendship Games.

Flash Sentry: If you say so.

Suddenly... a loud whistle was heard being blown as this made all four of them turn towards the direction of where it came from.

(Y/N): Huh??

Sandalwood: What was that?

https://youtu.be/eeyYGN77kak

They heard the whistle again as they looked at each other before each of them decided to head after the noise to see what was going on.

Once they have cut the corner of the mall, they ended at a nearby intersection on the street looking around for a minute before they all look to their right to see that far ahead, someone in a hoodie was skateboarding fast down the sidewalk and there was a policewoman that had some (R/F/C) paint sprayed on them chasing after them while blowing a whistle.

Police Woman: Hey! Come back here, you punk! Graffiti on public property is vandalism!

Apparently, the hooded figure decided not to even listen to her as they were just skateboarding past people walking on the sidewalk. They then saw up ahead that they were approaching the four boys and one of them caught their eyes which made them scoff.

Out of nowhere, each one of them wasn't expecting the person to rudely shove each of them to the ground as all voiced grunts and this also caused them to drop their drinks as (Y/N), Flash, Sandalwood, and Micro Chips all fell to the ground with liquid drenched on their clothes now and even (Y/N)'s skateboard hit Micro in the head. They each

Flash Sentry: Ow! What in the heck?!

(Y/N): You guys okay?!

Sandalwood: Physically? Or emotionally?

Micro Chips: I'd say we're all okay if no one had a concussion.

(Y/N) stands up and looks down at his friends with concern before he glares ahead at the delinquent who just shoved him and his friends to the ground like that. (Y/N) knows that nobody does something mean like that to his close friends. The hero then decides to pick up his skateboard and he runs across the sidewalk for a second before tossing his skateboard on the ground to get it rolling before he hops on and chases after the hooded person.

The hooded person who was up ahead was smirking before they heard someone gaining on them as they turned around to see that (Y/N) was right on their tail with a fierce look as he was able to catch up to them in no time. As soon as (Y/N) was right beside them, the two of them began getting into a small fight trying to knock each other off of their skateboards.

The person was able to get (Y/N) behind them once again as they looked back towards him with a small frown and (Y/N) glares at them slightly frustrated before he kicks the ground to gain some speed... and he uses his skateboard to hop straight into the air right over the hooded figure to get ahead of them. The hooded figure stares at (Y/N) slightly shocked before the shock turns into a smirk.

???: Heh, amateur.

Feeling like he was ahead of them enough, (Y/N) looks back to see if he could try and stop the hooded figure... only to see that they suddenly vanished out of sight which shocked him as he looked left and right.

(Y/N): What the...?

(Y/N) eyes then suddenly widened as he slowly looked straight up into the sky... to see the hooded figure right over him and he dived down straight towards the back of (Y/N)'s skateboard to come down and stomp hard on it and this catapults (Y/N) straight into the air as he went flying in slow motion for a second before time resumes and he rolls across the concrete voicing grunts of excruciating pain before rolling on his back.

(Y/N) groans in pain before slowly trying to stand up, but when he got onto his knees, he sees the figure's shadow on him which makes him look up to see the hooded figure staring him down with a smirk.

???: Hmph. So YOU'RE supposed to be the Hero of Canterlot High? What a joke.

The figure who had a male voice to pull his hood down and what was revealed next brought a huge shock to (Y/N) as he gasps...

The male was a teenanger that looked to be just as old as (Y/N) with a hairstyle similar to him except he had (R/E/C) eyes, (R/C/C) skin, and (R/M/C) hair.

(Y/N): Wha... Y-You're...

(R/N): I must say... It's a pleasure to finally meet you face to face, (Y/N). We do look alike... It's uncanny. But there's no time for me to chit chat with the likes of you. Farewell!

He puts his hood back on before he gets back on his skateboard and zooms off while (Y/N) stares off at him in shock as from what he has heard all week that person can only be the King of Crystal Prep. His shock was broken when he heard his friends call out to him.

(End Music Here)

Flash Sentry: (Y/N)!

(Y/N) looks behind him to see Flash, Sandalwood, and Micro Chips finally catching up to him as Flash runs over to help him to his feet.

Flash Sentry: Are you okay, dude? Who was that?

(Y/N) glares ahead of himself once again in the direction where (R/N) took off and he stays quiet for a second before he smirks and holds up a fist to only say a couple of words...

(Y/N): Heh, new competition!

Chapter 15 End.