(Y/N) and Sunset Shimmer are seen jogging down the sidewalks towards Canterlot High School as earlier they got a text from Rainbow Dash about a dire situation. Considering she specified to meet everyone at Canterlot High School, Sunset and (Y/N) assumed that probably Equestrian magic or something else regarding the portal at the statue was the problem.

It is late afternoon, and Applejack and Rainbow Dash are already at the steps, the latter kneeling over her guitar case, as Fluttershy and Rarity walk up. Here comes Sunset and (Y/N) both looking concerned.

Sunset Shimmer: We got your text, Rainbow Dash! Did something come through the portal? Is Equestrian magic on the loose? Did Twilight come back with a problem that only we can solve?!

Pinkie Pie then appears out of nowhere, holding a cupcake in each hand and grinning hugely.

Pinkie Pie: Has a giant cake monster covered all the cakes in the world in cake?!

(Y/N): ...How can you cover cake... in ca- N-Never mind! That's Pinkie folks! Whatever! What's the problem, Dashie? It sounded like an emergency.

Rainbow Dash: Um, not exactly.

Sunset Shimmer: Uh, I don't understand.

Applejack crosses to Rainbow, who has shifted her grip on the axe to clearly show a popped string.

Applejack: Well, y'all, I was just tellin' Rainbow Dash here that a broken guitar string doesn't really qualify as an emergency.

Rainbow Dash: It totally does!

(Y/N): Seriously...? In what world?!

Rainbow Dash: The world of awesomeness?

Here comes Rarity with her glasses on, measuring tape around shoulders, pincushion strapped to one wrist.

Rarity: Really, Rainbow Dash! I was in the middle of sewing a very complex appliqué on my latest frock.

Fluttershy then steps in, petting her bunny, Angel.

Fluttershy: And I was just about to tuck everyone in for the night at the shelter. Now we'll have to start stories all over again.

Sunset Shimmer: Why would you send all of us an emergency text for a guitar string?

Rainbow Dash: Well, I was going to pony up and show our fans some awesome guitar licks, but I kinda need all six strings to do it.

She said looking over towards the said fans which were the Cutie Mark Crusaders, who waved to her from their seats at the top of the steps.

Rainbow Dash: Got any extra?

What she gets in return is a mix of sighs and groans from all, but Sunset, who turns her back to (Y/N) while pointing a thumb towards her backpack.

Sunset Shimmer: (Y/N), I think I have one in my backpack, you think that you can check for me?

(Y/N): Sure, hold on.

(Y/N) unzips Sunset's backpacks and quickly digs inside of it before pulling out a coiled string and he hands it over to Rainbow Dash who wastes no time in making the change-out.

(Y/N): But why this late? All the music rooms are likely closed at this point.

Rainbow Dash: No problem. The acoustics in the hallway are perfect for power chords.

She cranks one off while dropping to one knee loud and clear despite the fact that the instrument is connected to absolutely nothing before standing back up.

Rainbow Dash: Come on! Let's go!

Their onetime foe along with their boyfriend allows themselves a humoring little smile and head shake as the others enter the front doors.

(Y/N): Leave it to Rainbow Dash to try and find any opportunity to flaunt her skills out to anybody.

(Y/N) was about to enter along with the other girls, but Sunset quickly grabs his wrist.

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

Sunset Shimmer: Nothing big. I just wanna show you something.

Applejack, at the back of the group, stops to address herself back down the steps.

Applejack: Y'all comin'?

(Y/N): Yeah, we'll be right behind you in a minute. Just go on ahead.

The door swings shut and now with the two of them alone at the foot of the steps, Sunset sits down, sets her backpack between her knees, and pulls out her magic journal. Opening it and resting it in her lap, she pats the spot right next to her to allow (Y/N) to sit right beside her and she shifts her journal a little close to him. Inside, (Y/N) sees that Sunset has written a couple of messages to Princess Twilight from Equestria ever since the incident with the sirens.

(Y/N): Wow, I bet Princess Twilight must feel really happy that you think about her from time to time.

Sunset Shimmer: It was her that taught all of us friendship here. It's hard to not miss her from time to time.

(Y/N): I can definitely agree on that. Especially for the fact that she was able to help you too when we took our visit to your world.

Sunset Shimmer: You helped me too, you know.

(Y/N): *chuckles* I know. I was trying to be modest.

Sunset Shimmer: *smiles* It's one of the reasons that made me see that I had feelings for you in the end.

(Y/N): And I'm glad that you did as you deserve to feel loved and be happy after how much you've helped me and the others too.

Both of them peck each other on the lips before Sunset turns back to her journal and (Y/N) peeks over to take a look at what Sunset was going to send Princess Twilight back in Equestria.

Sunset Shimmer: (Dear Princess Twilight, how's life treating you in Equestria? Any cool new magic spells? It's been pretty quiet here at CHS since the Battle of the Bands. Although things don't get as dull with my (Y/N) around. I really love that I'm one of his girlfriends and I love being with my friends in it too. We still pony up when we play music, which Rainbow Dash just loves to show off. But I still can't quite grasp what it's all about. I would love to hear what you think about it when you get a sec. Your friend, Sunset Shimmer.)

By the time she finishes, a bus pulls up. The individual that stepped out of the bus had light violet skin and was wearing a hooded sweatshirt and sunglasses, hood up, hands in pockets, hunched down to disguise themselves as much as possible.

One hand brings out a boxy device, holding it up by a handle that extends straight down from the bottom, and an antenna flips up from either side as the free fingers adjust a dial. The new arrival aims the unit at the statue and begins to walk toward it.

The panel shows an oscilloscope signal and a dial gauge split into two regions, green and red. The pointer wavers back and forth across the border, then veers firmly into the green once this person is standing right at the statue's base.

A few steps bring the side facing the school under scrutiny and now the needle swings hard into the red zone and the oscilloscope signal goes wild. A touch of fingers against the vertical stone surface sets off the characteristic ripples of the portal between this realm and Equestria. (Y/N) immediately sees this person with a weird look and nudges Sunset.

Sunset Shimmer: What is it?

(Y/N) points straight ahead and when Sunset is in the same direction of his gaze, she gets alarmed as well.

Sunset Shimmer: Hey!

The interloper regards her with surprise, lowering the probe, and both of them stand up.

Sunset Shimmer: What are you doing?!

The figure runs off, but both (Y/N) and Sunset immediately give chase.

(Y/N): Hey! Hold on for a second!

The escapee makes it across the street, but the duo is forced to stop short at the curb in order to avoid being hit by a passing car. Hooking a hand around the nearest lamppost, the escapee cuts a tight turn that very nearly drags the sneakered feet out from underneath as a bus pulls up, perfectly timed for the figure to jump on. Sunset and (Y/N) reach this side of the street, only to get a faceful of exhaust fumes as the bus pulls away.

Sunset Shimmer: Who was that?

(Y/N): I don't know... but I feel like I've seen them somewhere before...

(Y/N) eyes Sunset for a second when she said that before looking back in the direction of where the bus was headed off to. He crosses his arms while putting a finger to his chin.

(Y/N): (That hoodie looked awfully familiar and I could've sworn I saw that person wearing glasses... Was that... Twilight? The one that I met the other day? Why would she be interested in the statue?)

However, knowing exactly how smart Princess Twilight is herself (Y/N) gets a slightly troubled look as this Twilight has no experience with Equestrian magic compared to CHS or her pony counterpart.

(Y/N): (Well... either way... I hope she's doing okay.)

Onboard, the figure stands looking out the rear windows for a moment before sitting down. The unit has been returned to one of the sweatshirt pockets, and the violet hands push the hood back to fully expose the face... It is indeed this world's Twilight Sparkle. She voices a quiet sigh of relief at making a successful getaway.

Sci-Twi: (That was way too close. I should've checked my surroundings before investigating the strange readings coming from CHS...)

She looks slightly back towards the back window of the bus.

Sci-Twi: (Was that (Y/N) though? I almost wish I could've said hi, but... I don't want anybody to know what I'm researching... not even him...)

The bus then takes its travel back to Twilight's school, Crystal Prep Academy as the camera follows her to one of the pairs of closed double doors. These are pushed open with the view flaring brilliant white for a moment and then clearing to show her approaching a classroom door. This is shoved open, another flash, and she comes to a third closed door. Throughout this sequence, the crystal motif is seen at work inside the school as well as out.

When Twilight opens this door, a darkened laboratory can be seen beyond the threshold. She reaches in around the edge and flips a switch, bringing up the lights. Once she enters, the camera cuts to a note, chart, and string-covered bulletin board she had been studying after the events of the Battle of the Bands.

She lifts a small drawing, ready to tack it up, and she sticks it on a bare spot of the bulletin board, showing a sketch of the statue's base and a question mark in the center of one side, and the thumbtack already has a string tied to it.

(Insert Opening Here)

Twilight is then seen doing some electrical tinkering as one of her hands emerges from a lab coat's white sleeve, removing the front panel from the device she used to scan the statue. She takes a screwdriver to it with the help of a large magnifier on a desk stand. She fits a cover onto a round purple device that resembles an oversized makeup compact with a small hole drilled through the hinge.

One last tweak brings the item to life, with a strobing light making its way around a central black window. Seen from behind, she hooks up a circuit and is rewarded with a crackle of sparks. Holding the device open, she smiles triumphantly as the cover slowly shuts by itself...

Little does she know... This device and her curiosity is going to be the cause of quite the chaos in the Friendship Games...

It was the very next day as Canterlot High School was preparing themselves for the Friendship Games which were right around the corner meaning those who were participating were studying hard, enhancing their skills, or even just mingling about it in general.

The (Hu) Mane 7 were all in the library as so far Sunset was concerned about the mysterious person that she and (Y/N) saw yesterday who was the Human World Twilight Sparkle. Sunset paces the floor with a thoughtful look, Rainbow Dash was clustered around a study table, Applejack leans back in a chair, feet propped up, Fluttershy sits on the floor near her backpack and Angel, Pinkie sits on a rolling ladder intended for reaching the top shelves, Rarity pulls a book from one of the lower ones, and (Y/N) was busy looking through his phone.

Sunset Shimmer: She was definitely doing something to the statue – or was going to.

(Y/N): We've already attracted our own school and three sirens to Equestrian magic... Honestly, it wouldn't surprise me that people are getting curious about it at this point. And that girl Sunset and I saw was likely either trying to discover it or knows about it.

Fluttershy: Do you think she came through the portal from Equestria?

Sunset Shimmer: No, I'm pretty sure (Y/N) and I woulda noticed that. I think she was from over here.

Applejack: Well, that's a relief. The last thing we need is another magical so-and-so bent on world domination comin' over from Equestria.

She sets her book on her knees during this line, then puts her arms behind her head and winks at the end of it. Sunset responds with a smirk and a cocked eyebrow, taking with good humor the jibe at the crises of the two previous movies, the first of which was her doing. (Y/N) however, was just a little annoyed.

(Y/N): ...Did you really need to be that specific?

Applejack: Have ya met me at all, hun?

(Y/N) smirks with a playful eye roll at that joke knowing just how blunt Applejack can be at times.

Rarity: I have no interest in another fight against the powers of evil magic. The wear and tear on my wardrobe is just too much to keep up with.

Sunset Shimmer: Still, a mysterious figure snooping around the portal? Don't you wanna know what she was up to?

Fluttershy stands up with a shudder, holding Angel.

Fluttershy: I don't even wanna guess.

Rainbow chooses this moment to make her entrance, stepping into view from around the corner and holding a book marked with the Canterlot High logo.

Rainbow Dash: Well, you don't have to. Because I've totally figured out who it was!

Pinkie Pie: Ooh, ooh! A nighttime statue cleaner? A magical portal maintenance maintainer? A gardener?!

Pinkie holds up different books of these as Rainbow is not amused as she pushes Pinkie on the ladder.

Rainbow Dash: Seeing as how they got off a bus from the city and got back on a bus headed to the city, I'll bet they go to...

(Hu) Mane 7: Crystal Prep.

They all said glumly, clearly showing that they had a history with them.

Rainbow Dash: Yep. With the Friendship Games starting tomorrow, they'd totally try to prank us by defacing the Wondercolts statue.

Sunset Shimmer: Why would anyone take a bus all the way from the city for that?

Applejack: Because the Crystal Prep Shadowbolts are our biggest rivals?

Rarity: Because that's just what the students at Crystal Prep would do?

Rainbow Dash: Because even though they beat us in everything – soccer, tennis, golf – they still have to gloat!

She shows a different page on each of the three mentioned. They stand on a three-level medal podium, holding trophies for the relevant sport. Meanwhile, the same three defeated Canterlot High athletes stand off to one side, becoming increasingly despondent from one shot to the next. The last picture she shows captures the statue dressed up in a clownish mishmash of colors, topped with a red rubber nose and a fluffy purple wig studded with bows.

(Y/N): Yeah, Crystal Prep has been known to have students who not only focus on being the best, but act like they're ALWAYS the best. Speaking of which... I was hanging with Flash, Sandalwood, and Micro Chips the other day and I ran into a Crystal Prep student who... looked like me.

This causes everyone around to immediately look towards (Y/N) with shocked looks on their faces.

(Hu) Mane 6: What?!

(Y/N): Well, not "exactly" like me, but I wouldn't blame someone for confusing them with me... I mean it turns out that the person Pinkie described to Dash and I a couple of weeks back was the same guy. I couldn't get too good of a look at him because it was dark outside, but something tells me that I'll definitely be meeting him during the Friendship Games. They call him... The King of Crystal Prep.

Rainbow Dash: Seriously?

Applejack: Sounds like some darn varmint who's really full of himself.

(Y/N): Most likely. I didn't exactly have the greatest greeting from him either. Knocked me off of my new skateboard.

Fluttershy: Oh, my. You weren't hurt, were you (Y/N)?

(Y/N): No, I was fine. But the next time that I see him, Friendship Game event or not... I'm hoping to actually meet him more personally! I was looking forward to this competition without any conflict, but now I know that I need to be on my toes.

Sunset Shimmer: Seems kinda silly to me.

(Hu) Mane 6: SILLY?!?

Rainbow Dash: So I guess you think the Friendship Games are silly, too.

Sunset Shimmer: Well, it's not like we'll be fighting the powers of evil magic.

Fluttershy: No. We'll be fighting against a school full of meanies. Not everything has to be magical to be important.

(Y/N): She's right, Sunset. This happens every school year, so it's important to Canterlot High. And due to that fact, if it means helping Canterlot High, then I can also make Celestia and Luna proud too.

Sunset Shimmer: You're right. I'm sorry. I know it's a big deal.

Rarity: That's putting it mildly, darling. They're still revamping the playing field in preparation.

Sunset Shimmer: I just don't understand why there's this big rivalry. Aren't the "Friendship Games" supposed to be about our two schools getting along?

(Y/N): That's the irony of it all, Sunset. It's what we wish for, but it most likely won't happen.

Applejack: I'm afraid I agree with (Y/N) on that. Besides, it's kinda hard to get along with someone who beats you at everything.

She said lifting the book from Rainbow's grip, but the confident athlete threw it away.

Rainbow Dash: Not anymore! This time, things are gonna be different.

Sunset Shimmer: What do you mean?

(Y/N): I agree with Dash. There have been a couple of unexpected circumstances that I should indeed expect during the Friendship Games, but that doesn't mean that "confidence" isn't a word that I know.

Applejack: Yer excited about the Friendship Games every time, hun? And for what reason? We lose every time.

(Y/N): Maybe, but on the bright side, I get to witness, compete, and be with my friends and girlfriends during the events. I'd at least call that a win over the years.

Rainbow Dash smiles at (Y/N)'s resolve as she goes over to wrap an arm around his shoulder.

Rainbow Dash: See? That's what I love about ya this time of the school year, babe. You're always eager to participate even though you leave most of the athletic stuff to me.

(Y/N): Well, of course. You're the captain of nearly every team at this school. You'll do it better than anybody else.

Rainbow Dash smirks from this before pecking (Y/N) on the cheek and the rest of the girls look at each other as they don't know what these two see in the Friendship Games that they don't.

(Y/N): Anyways, what's this idea of yours, Rainbow?

Rainbow Dash: Oh, you'll find out.

She answered, smirking to herself confidently.

Later during the school day, the CHS students are now in the gym as rows of chairs are set up in front and occupied by students, and Principal Celestia and Vice-Principal Luna stand on a stage at a microphone. The younger sister has a clipboard under her arm, and a curtain has been drawn closed behind the two.

Principal Celestia: As I am sure you all know, tomorrow, Canterlot High School will be hosting our fellow students from Crystal Prep Academy as we join together in the spirit of excellence, sportsmanship, and fidelity to compete in the Friendship Games.

Students from all social groups respond with dull cheers and applause that would be more appropriate coming from an audience of zombies and (Y/N) notices this with a nervous look.

(Y/N): (Tough crowd...)

Principal Celestia: Since the games only happen every four years, I'm sure you're all curious what goes on.

Flash Sentry stands up in the bleachers and cups his hands to his mouth to make sure his words come through clearly.

Flash Sentry: You mean other than us losing?!

(Y/N), Celestia, and Luna aim a dirty look at him.

(Y/N): You're not helping!

Flash Sentry: It's true though!

(Y/N): Maybe the fact that we lose is true, but that's not what really matters here!

Principal Celestia: Thank you, (Y/N). He's right. Winning and losing isn't the main part of the Friendship Games. And yes, even if we have a record of losing every time, it doesn't make it impossible. And that is exactly why I've asked Rainbow Dash to come up and give you all a little, um... context.

Rainbow Dash then steps up onto the stage and the microphone is yanked out of the stand, setting off a short whine of feedback.

Rainbow Dash: Thank you, Principal Celestia. *clears throat* I know a lot of you might think there's no way we can beat a fancy school like Crystal Prep at anything.

Pinkie Pie: Unless it's a "losing to Crystal Prep" competition! 'Cause we're REALLY good at that!

(Y/N): *groans* Get over it already!! *sighs* Please continue, Rainbow.

Rainbow Dash: And I know that CHS has never won the Friendship Games even once.

Rarity: Oh, dear. I hope this speech isn't meant to be motivational.

(Y/N): Just listen, will you Rares?

https://youtu.be/H8yvbLJ0C2g

Rainbow Dash: Crystal Prep students are super athletic, super smart, and super motivated. But there's one thing they aren't. They aren't Wondercolts!

The stage lights dim as the curtain opens to reveal a row of seven students in band uniforms, marking time and playing instruments under the spotlights that pick them out. Trombone, snare drum, trumpet, baton-carrying majorette, bass drum, sousaphone, flute.

♪ We've fought magic more than once ♪

♪ And come out on top ♪

Chorus: ♪ Oh, oh ♪

Rainbow Dash: ♪ There's other schools, but none can make those claims ♪

Chorus: ♪ Na, na-na-na-na, oh ♪

Rainbow Dash: ♪ Together we are Canterlot ♪

♪ Come and cheer our name ♪

Chorus: ♪ Oh, oh ♪

Rainbow Dash: ♪ This will be our year to win these games ♪

She jumps off the stage and begins to march through the crowd, followed by the band members.

Rainbow Dash & Chorus: ♪ We'll always be Wondercolts forever ♪

♪ And now our time has finally arrived ♪

They peel off to alternating sides of the gym.

♪ 'Cause we believe in the magic of friendship ♪

Vinyl Scratch, in the bleachers, yanks up a cord from foot level and plugs it into the mobile deck on her lap. A surge of pale blue power races away along it.

♪ And you know, at the end of the day, it is we who survive ♪

The surge reaches an overhead speaker and brings it to thundering life, sending out a wave of electricity. A sound signal is then seen dancing on a screen as this in turn becomes a burst of energy, from which a seven-colored rainbow streaks upward. Its hues are the signature colors of the original seven Rainbooms, plus Sunset's red. The spectrum becomes a fader control on Vinyl's rig, which slides up to maximum and sends a blast of juice over to one of the turntables as she sets it spinning.

Rainbow Dash is then seen standing in front of the bleachers. Two three-by-three sets of giant flash cards are being held up to show the school's C-horseshoe logo.

Students: ♪ Hey! ♪

Rainbow Dash: ♪ We're not the school we were before ♪

Students: ♪ Before! ♪

Rainbow Dash: ♪ Yeah, we're different now ♪

Chorus/Students: ♪ Oh, oh/Hey, hey! ♪

The cards to her right are flipped to show a picture of Sunset in her demon form and the tiara that held the Element of Magic at the time.

Rainbow Dash: ♪ We overcame the obstacles we faced ♪

Now the ones on her left flip to reveal the reptilian form of the Sirens.

Chorus: ♪ Overcame the obstacles we faced ♪

The students' school spirit is beginning to perk up quite a bit now. (Y/N) sees this with a bright smile as he looks down at Rainbow Dash before he claps along with the beat of her song and when other students see this, they follow along with him.

Students: ♪ Hey! ♪

Rainbow Dash: ♪ We're Canterlot united ♪

Students: ♪ Unite! ♪

Rainbow Dash: ♪ And we'll never bow ♪

Chorus/Students: ♪ Oh, oh/Hey, hey! ♪

Rainbow Dash: ♪ So get ready to see us in first place ♪

Rainbow Dash winks at (Y/N) as thanks for the participation in her rally before she flings the shako across the gym as it turns into a baton, which drops into the majorette's upraised hand. At her gesture, the other band members throw blue and yellow Wondercolt ears and tails into the crowd, and the first two to catch the items are quick to put them on.

All: ♪ We'll always be Wondercolts forever ♪

♪ (Three! Two! One! Go!) ♪

Two pairs of ears tumble down the screen as behind them, the view wipes to several other students donning them, including Scootaloo.

♪ And now our time has finally arrived ♪

♪ (Our time is now!) ♪

Rainbow then puts a set on Trixie's head, getting a smile, and the rest of the Rainbooms beam at the outcome.

♪ 'Cause we believe in the magic of friendship ♪

She and the majorette lean toward each other, then turn to stand shoulder to shoulder.

♪ And you know, at the end of the day, it is we who survive ♪

♪ At the end of the day, it is we who survive ♪

♪ Na, na, na-na-na-na ♪

♪ Wondercolts united together ♪

♪ Na, na, na-na-na-na ♪

♪ Wondercolts united forever ♪

Up onstage, Celestia claps along and Luna taps a foot, having put away her clipboard. Photo Finish stands up to snap a picture of the spectacle. Rainbow Dash then leads the band on another march through the throng.

Rainbow Dash: ♪ We'll always be Wondercolts forever ♪

♪ And now our time has finally arrived ♪

Having reached the edge of the stage, she hops back up onto it.

♪ 'Cause we believe in the magic of friendship ♪

♪ And you know... ♪

A familiar blue glow surrounds her form, and her pony ears, tail, and wings materialize... She has ponied up.

Rainbow Dash & Students: ♪ At the end of the day, it is we who survive ♪

Her five friends and boyfriend are surprised and elated at this new development. With the band now onstage, the majorette gestures to the players on one side, then the other, and tosses her baton high overhead.

♪ At the end of the day, it is we who survive! ♪

The winged blue teen catches it at the top of its flight, setting off a round of wild cheering and applause among the student body. Standing backstage, Rainbow's transformation reversed, and she was no longer holding the baton. She throws a wink and a thumbs-up to the majorette out on the floor, who waves and walks off across the gym, and starts for the exit only to find the rest of the gang waiting for her.

Fluttershy: Rainbow Dash, that was amazing! Even I feel like we can win!

Rarity: I feel like my school pride is at an all-time high!

(Y/N) then walks over and wraps an arm around Rainbow's waist pulling her closer to him while looking back towards the other girls.

(Y/N): See? What'd I tell you guys? Leave it to Dashie to have the words to motivate anybody. Even an entire crowd.

He said this before pecking Rainbow Dash on the cheek which made her blush mildly from the compliment.

Applejack: Is anybody else wonderin' how Dash ponied up without playin' her guitar?

Rainbow Dash: I know, right? It's probably because I'm so awesome!

Sunset Shimmer: Maybe. I mean, you ARE awesome, but there's gotta be more to it than that, right? It just seems so random.

(Y/N): Good point. I mean none of us know how it even works and for it to just suddenly happen without our instruments immediately debunks the fact that those are what triggers our magic.

Sunset Shimmer: I don't know what's activating it either. But I guess that also means that you guys can use magic without the instruments... Well, apart from it appearing at such a random time.

Suddenly, a voice catches her off guard and she turns around to see that it was coming from Vice Principal Luna.

Vice Principal Luna: Well, it would be nice if you girls could get a handle on it. We'd like to keep magic as far away from the Friendship Games as possible. We don't want to be accused of cheating.

Fluttershy, Pinkie, and Sunset throw looks of worry and bemusement as they have a small feeling that it may be a hard thing to do.

Rarity: We don't need magic to defeat those hoity-toity Crystal Preppers.

(Y/N): Yeah! They should just come out and challenge us anytime that they would like. It won't be a breeze, but we're really going to bring our A game this year.

Vice Principal Luna: Still, the Friendship Games are serious business. We don't want any surprises. Especially the kind that could cause us to forfeit. Sunset Shimmer, you came here from a world of magic. Perhaps you can get to the bottom of our magical development.

Sunset Shimmer: *smiles* I'll do my best.

Rainbow Dash: Okay. Anybody have any guesses what the events are gonna be?

Here comes Pinkie, a pie in one hand.

Pinkie Pie: Pie eating?

She pulls a cake from her hair with the other.

Pinkie Pie: Cake eating?

She gets a big gasp before she smashes the desserts together, splattering them both. Applejack, Fluttershy, and Rarity have been hit by the goop as they brush themselves off.

Pinkie Pie: Pie-Cake eating?!

(Y/N): Pretty sure you want those events because you're the best at those kinds of things, Pinks. Though I've gotta admit that I am curious too. I've been studying and exercising for this competition, yet they won't give us any sort of hint on what's going on this year...

Applejack: They won't even let us see what they're doin' to the field. You think they'd at least tell competitors what they're competing in.

Fluttershy: It could be anything.

Rarity: Anything?! How will I ever pick the right outfit?!

Sunset Shimmer: I really wanna help, but I think I better go focus on figuring out why Rainbow Dash ponied up. See ya later!

She heads for the door as now Pinkie and Rainbow have cleaned themselves up as well, and Pinkie has cleared away the remains of the pie and cake collision.

Pinkie Pie: Seems like she's got everything under control. Nothing to worry about.

As Pinkie says that, (Y/N) looks ahead where Sunset left with a slightly concerned look for both her and the new discovery about magic appearing on them without their instruments.

(Y/N): (I'm stoked for the Friendship Games, but... if there's even a chance that magic still lurks within us then we better be cautious... I just hope that Sunset or Princess Twilight will be able to help us figure it out in time so we won't have to for ourselves during the games.)

At the library rotunda, Sunset was sitting near the far wall, at a table piled with books. She has filled several sheets with notes, which she regards with obvious frustration and disgust before sweeping them aside with a groan. After a moment hunched down over the table, hands pressed to temples and elbows supporting her weight, she straightens up with a sigh and retrieves her journal and pen from the mess. A moment's thought, and she begins to write her message to Princess Twilight Sparkle in Equestria.

Sunset Shimmer: (Hey, Twilight. Haven't heard back from you yet. I guess you must be pretty busy with your role as princess. But I could really use your advice right now. You see, I've been given the job of keeping magic under control here at CHS, even though I still haven't quite wrapped my head around it. And now after seeing Rainbow Dash pony up the way she did, it makes me think her magic might be... changing. Everyone is looking to me to figure things out and I really don't wanna let them down. But I'm not sure I have enough experience with friendship magic to solve this.)

She stops writing and glances uncertainly up from the pages.

We are now at Canterlot High's rival school, Crystal Prep Academy as they were also preparing themselves for the Friendship Games coming tomorrow. Inside of the school, two legs walking along a hallway inside. Seen from the knees down, they are attired in long purple socks trimmed with pink ruffles, and the feet sport darker-hued loafers with chunky heels and buckles styled as small crystal shields. The feet stop and the camera pans upwards to show that it was the Twilight Sparkle of the Human World dressed in a Crystal Prep uniform.

She grimaces slightly looking ahead over a hallway full of students. Some converse, some go to their lockers, others walk past, and none take any notice of the bespectacled girl in the middle of the floor. The girls were wearing skirts, shoes, socks, shirts like Twilight's, but with dark purple ribbon bows at the collars. The boys were wearing light blue dress shirts and dark purple pants and neckties, with shoes that match the girls' except in the heel height.

Her glasses slide down her nose as she nudges them up, takes a deep breath, and starts walking again. The first couple of students she passes elbows her roughly aside.

Sci-Twi: Excuse me. Sorry.

A little bob-and-weave takes her past three more, after which she gets one more elbow from a disdainful Fleur.

Sci-Twi: Pardon me.

As she walks up forward, she takes a really close look up ahead to see somebody approaching the hallway that students were happily murmuring about. Some of them smiled as they all cleared the way for this student as this person was wearing a blank frown while having his hands in his pockets. It was none other than (R/N) (R/L/N) as the students that he made eye contact with, he shared a casual nod or a small smirk. Some of the girls around even blushed when he threw them a charming smile.

Sci-Twi decides to look around before she hides behind the corner of a locker to avoid being seen by (R/N). However, when he comes to a complete stop, all he does is keep his look straight ahead and stays silent for a moment before closing his eyes with a smirk.

(R/N): If you're trying to hide, then you're doing a horrible job at it.

Sci-Twi's eyes widen from this before she turns to (R/N) who chuckles before opening his eyes and looking towards Sci-Twi.

Sci-Twi: *sighs* W-What do you want from me, (R/N)?

(R/N) frowns before he narrows his eyes at Sci-Twi which scares her before the snobbish teenager backs her up to the wall.

(R/N): Is that anyway that you talk to someone who is the reason this school is on the top of the leaderboard against those Canterlot nobodies? Where are you off to anyway? Your little nerd school again?

Sci-Twi: I-It's just a janitor's closet...

(R/N): Whatever. Every time I see you trying to walk through this hallway, you put on a circus performance for the other students. I mean seriously, I can clearly see that you're blind as a bat, but that's just ridiculous that you can't get through a tiny crowd walking by.

Sci-Twi: I hardly call that tiny...

(R/N): And I don't recall asking for your opinion. I come to Crystal Prep everyday prepared to see what praise my comrades will give me just for being here for them. You're just stuck looking like a mouse just begging for a cat to snatch you up.

Sci-Twi looks down in sadness from those words and as much as she wanted to retort to that, it was true as with how introverted she is compared to (R/N), people hardly pay attention to her wherever she goes.

(R/N): The only thing that's really impressive about you is your intellect. But if you ask me, you hardly fit in the category of a Crystal Prep student. It's no wonder you don't have any friends while I on the other hand... have way more than that.

(R/N) then looks to the side and sees a girl passing right by him, not noticing him at the moment. He stares at her for a moment before smirking, getting an idea on his head.

(R/N): As much as telling you the sad truth amuses me, I've got my own matters to attend to before classes start soon. If you wanna get there in one piece then don't shrink yourself down and purposely get in the way of me or anybody else.

(R/N) then walks off as Sci-Twi stares off at him for a second before getting a downtrodden look and she decides to go her separate way as well.

(R/N) follows this girl around the hall before he sees her go to her locker and open it with her back turned towards him. This girl had light amberish gray skin, brilliant gamboge eyes, dark cornflower blue hair with moderate cerulean and moderate arctic blue streaks, and she was wearing orange goggles and lightning bolt earrings.

She apparently hasn't noticed (R/N) as the boy slowly sneaks up behind her as casually as he could while slowly raising his hand. When he ends up just right behind her, the camera cuts to the front of the girl's face, shown digging through her locker with a bored look on her face and suddenly...

She felt something hit her from right behind as it made her eyes widen and her face went beet red as if she was touched somewhere she didn't want to be touched. She immediately places both of her hands on her rear end before instantly turning around with an extremely angry look.

Indigo Zap: OH HECK NO! Just who do you think-

However, when she quickly sees (R/N) looking down at her with a smug smirk while having his arms crossed, her expression quickly changes into surprise.

(R/N): Geez, Indy. I never thought that feisty side of you could get even more hot~

Indigo Zap exhales in relief that it was just (R/N) as her anger was now immediately gone knowing that it was somebody she knew.

Indigo Zap: Phew! Oh! Geez, I should've known it was you, (R/N). For a second I thought that I was going to have to bury my boots into some creep's eye sockets.

(R/N): *smirks* Hmph. I think that ever since this whole relationship began that I've been cleared for giving one of you, especially you love taps.

Indigo Zap playfully rolls her eyes from that before putting her hands on her hips.

Indigo Zap: Yeah, yeah. Just be careful. I might actually show you how a tiger gives love taps the next time you sneak up on me like that.

She said playfully punching him on the shoulder.

(R/N): At least it's a tiger that I know who loves to win, can win, and knows that she always wins. If you're number one in just about every athletic competition in Crystal Prep then why should I doubt that you have the skills to defeat anybody... well maybe not me.

Indigo Zap: Hey! Is that a challenge? I'll take you on anyday you want me to!

(R/N): Great! We can start with baseball since we're already at first base.

Indigo Zap: What??

She was confused by that sentence before she got exactly what he meant as she blushed before looking up at (R/N) with a playful smirk.

Indigo Zap: Y-You... Ugh!

She's got nothing else to respond with as she steps up and kisses (R/N) on the lips which (R/N) reciprocates as they both shared a small moment with each other before breaking apart. As they did, a different girl's voice rang out from them.

???: *sweetly* Oh, please continue to stand in the middle of the hallway and kiss each other. *sourly* Not like any of US matter to you at all!

The both of them turn to see another girl with her arms crossed as she has pale, light grayish gold skin, moderate indigo eyes, moderate rose hair with lighter moderate rose and grayish aquamarine streaks that was in a ponytail, grayish aquamarine eyeshadow, and she even had freckles on her face too.

(R/N) sees her, crosses his arms, and turns towards her with a smirk on his face.

(R/N): And here comes the girl I also love who also loves to play personality switcheroo. You know that you love me, Sour~

Sour Sweet: *sweetly* Oh, I DO love you most of the time! *sourly* When you're not favoring any of the others that is!

(R/N): And that's easy enough to show that you're always jealous. In fact, your face looks better jealous, you should keep it that way.

Sour Sweet's eyes widen from this and she blinks twice before she puffs her cheeks and turns away to hide her red face.

Sour Sweet: Y-You jerk!

(R/N) lets out a relaxed sigh from that before putting a hand near his ear.

(R/N): *sighs* You always calling me that is music to my ears.

As he said that, all three of them heard some music playing quite faintly from a distance and they turned to see yet another Crystal Prep student except she looked to be jamming to the music that was playing on the headphones on her head.

This girl had pale, light grayish amaranth skin, light brilliant amber eyes, light pistachio hair with pale, light grayish green and light brilliant lime green streaks, and grayish arctic blue eyeshadow. As stated, she had pink headphones on her head while walking down the hall a little bit too focused on what she was listening to.

She was oblivious to the fact that she just passed right by (R/N), Sour Sweet, and Indigo Zap, but all this did was just make (R/N) roll his eyes slightly annoyed, but he nonetheless grows a small smile.

(R/N): Speaking of music...

(R/N) quickly walks over to this music obsessed girl before he reaches over and takes the headphones off of her head before placing them on his head and ears making her quickly turn around slightly surprised.

(R/N): What're listenin' too, Lemon? By the noise, I could already tell some of it was hard rock. Does it have a hint of edginess in it?

Seeing (R/N) responsible for playfully taking off her headphones just immediately made her grow a bright smile at him.

Lemon Zest: When does it not, dude? It's my favorite genre after all.

(R/N): What's that? I can't hear you. I'm too busy jamming to these sick beats that you have turned up to max volume which you and I already know that it's BOTH of our favorite genres.

The two of them proceed to laugh from this before (R/N) takes off Lemon's headphones and tosses them back to her.

(R/N): The fact that I'm always able to hear that music whenever you're approaching is enough to say that it's double the fun as I get to listen to that AND see you at the same time... Though it does suck for the fact that most of the time you barely notice I'm here.

Lemon Zest: Aw, come on, dude. You're always the first person I notice. I wouldn't be one of your girls if you weren't.

(R/N): Well, if turning up the tunes that I like just for me is something that you do before I turn my attention to you then I guess that counts.

He says before patting her on the head which made Lemon Zest giggle at his touch. As he did, another girl was walking up right behind (R/N) as she had light turquoisish gray skin, moderate cerise eyes, grayish mulberry hair with light raspberry streaks, dark indigo eyeshadow, and she had a sun-like hairpin in her hair.

Sunny Flare: (R/N)...?

However, as soon as she said his name, she was not prepared for what came next as (R/N) swept his foot around to knock Sunny Flare off balance a little making her yelp as she nearly slipped, but (R/N) quickly caught her with one arm while using his other hand to grab and hold Sunny's hand.

(R/N): Careful, Sunny~ You might forget that I always try to find ways to sweep you off of your feet~

Sunny Flare was definitely surprised by this quick gesture, but she didn't look like she had any sort of problem with it as all that she could react with was a nervous smile with a blush.

Sunny Flare: My goodness, (R/N). At least give me a warning or a chance to catch my breath after doing something so bold, dearie.

(R/N): If I did then it wouldn't be a surprise for you. Like this~

He proceeds to then pull her up to both of her feet just in time for him to also kiss her somewhat passionately which shocked Sunny Flare as her eyes shot wide open, but they slowly close as she kisses him back while wrapping both of her arms around his neck.

After they break the kiss, Sunny Flare looked away slightly embarrassed while (R/N) kept his smug grin on his face.

(R/N): And it just shows how much I know your tastes when it comes to being treated with elegance.

???: You're being awfully forward there, (R/N).

Yet another voice pointed out from nearby. Both (R/N) and Sunny Flare stood up on both of their feet as the former turned around to see one last girl approach him with light phthalo bluish gray skin, grayish orchid eyes, light opalish gray curly hair with light arctic bluish gray streaks, and she was wearing glasses as well.

(R/N): Yeah, I am. Is it a crime to do so, Sugarcoat?

Sugarcoat: I'm just saying you should probably keep the displays of affection to the bedroom.

Her suggestion made the other girls blush while Sunny fanned herself slightly. Even (R/N) was slightly surprised by that comment, but it quickly turned into a smug smirk.

(R/N): Well, look at you Ms. Straightforward Rogue. Telling a king when it's the right time to show his girls some affection.

He goes in for a cheek kiss which is met with a tiny blush from Sugarcoat who turns her head away in embarrassment.

Sugarcoat: Like I said, way too straightforward.

(R/N): That's rich coming from you. And don't act like you don't love it.

Sour Sweet: *sweetly* Oh, you know for a fact that she loves it. *sourly* She's just way too stubborn to admit it.

Sugarcoat: This all coming from the girl who can't even keep her bipolar feelings in check?

Lemon lets out a loud "ohhhh" to Sugarcoat's burn.

Lemon Zest: She's got you there, Sour!

Sour Sweet: *sweetly* Ooh. A great gesture of flattery, Lemon Zest. *sourly* Even though nobody asked you!

Indigo Zap: Disregarding Sour's bipolar issues, who's ready to win at the Friendship Games?! I know I am!

(R/N): The Friendship Games? Pfft. If Canterlot High should know anything it's that they just give up while they can.

Sunny Flare: I don't believe so, dearie. Isn't that guy who's the talk of the school a lot participating too?

(R/N): What? You mean that Hero of Canterlot High guy? Don't let his title fool you. Once I defeat that dimwit in even one competition, it'll show him that "Hero" equals zero. Nothing compared to what a king can do.

Indigo Zap: *chuckles* Nothing ever dampens your spirit, huh babe?

(R/N): I'm the ultimate student who is able to make this school exactly what it is. When does my spirit ever wane?

Lemon Zest: *chuckles* Nobody calls you The King of Crystal Prep for nothing.

(R/N): And you girls are more than enough to prove that.

They all shared a chuckle until they stopped when the sound of singing reached their ears. Looking off to the side, they spotted the form of Sci-Twi who walked slowly through the hallway while singing to herself, something about "more that's out there" or whatever.

(A/N): This song right here. Go ahead and listen to it if you wanna know what happens during this event.

https://youtu.be/gBI-h-2IulU

She didn't pay the group any mind as she continued down until she reached the corner and rounded it, disappearing in the process. As this all transpired, (R/N) and the others could only stare blankly and in true bafflement.

Lemon Zest: Uhhh... does anyone wanna fill me in on what just happened?

Sugarcoat: She clearly has no brains if she thinks that no one is going to notice her dropping a random musical number down the halls that are clearly filled with students like us.

(R/N): Hmph. Agreed. I take everything I said about her having somewhat of an intellect back. I don't know what goes through that girl's mind, but I doubt it's anything that any of us care about.

Sour Sweet: Why do you even talk to her anyways?

(R/N): To be honest, I don't know. Maybe there's a part of me that pities her. "Maybe" that is. But if she really wants to earn respect from someone like me then I would suggest to her that she should at least have a tougher exterior, because right now she is just slowly showing how pathetic she is.

Sunny Flare: Still, I feel like she wouldn't be here if Principal Cinch didn't think she was worth it, so the girl's gotta have something to her that she values.

Hearing Sunny Flare say that name made (R/N)'s eyes widen before he gets a slightly conflicted look while looking towards the ground.

(R/N): Yeah... Perhaps...

Lemon Zest: Something wrong there, dude?

(R/N) quickly went back to his normal blank frown as he shook his head.

(R/N): No big deal. Besides, the principal knows it herself that it requires a prestigious attitude to be in Crystal Prep. She always has high expectations for everybody, especially me, but I don't care what Cinch thinks. Things always go well around Crystal Prep Academy with me around.

He then looks down another hall at some students who were conversing and when some noticed (R/N) they either waved or smiled at him which (R/N) only returned with a small smirk.

(R/N): And the entire school knows that too.

This made (R/N) grow a mischievous grin however as he turned over to Lemon Zest.

(R/N): As a matter of fact, Lemon, you don't mind if I borrow your headphones for a few minutes, do you?

Lemon Zest was slightly confused on this question, but she decides to take them off and hand them over to (R/N).

Lemon Zest: Not at all, dude. But why?

(R/N): *chuckles mischievously* Let's just say... This school is going to know exactly why we're Crystal Prep Shadowbolts... and why I'm the King of Crystal Prep. Just a little confidence boost before the games.

https://youtu.be/EVm6bosv7-0

Indigo Zap and Lemon Zest immediately knew what (R/N) was thinking as they both grinned completely on par with the idea, Sour Sweet and Sunny Flare looked at each other, but looked back at (R/N) with a smile while nodding, and Sugarcoat just shrugged her shoulders with a small smile.

(R/N) then proceeds to lead them down the hallway and as his girlfriends follow, they all begin to march along with the beat of the song which caught the attention of the other Crystal Prep students around. They were all confused at first before (R/N) began to appeal.

(R/N): I'm sure you all cannot wait to crush the Wondercolts this year at the Friendship Games. Some of you may think that we'll need all of our best effort out there to win, but little do you know that we're already prepared... You know why? ...Because you've got me. The ultimate student.

Indigo Zap, Lemon Zest, Sunny Flare, Sour Sweet, & Sugarcoat: ♪ All Hail (R/N)! ♪

♪ Heroes rise again ♪

They five then split to the sides of (R/N) and proceed to pump fists into the air.

♪ Obliterating everything that's not your friend! ♪

♪ Nothing can stop you now ♪

♪ No ghost to bring you down! ♪

♪ When there's nothing left to lose... ♪

♪ You win ♪

The five Shadowbolts then proceed to chant while gesturing towards (R/N).

♪ Bow your heads low ♪

♪ All Hail (R/N)! ♪

♪ Bow your heads low ♪

♪ All Hail (R/N)! ♪

(R/N): ♪ Suffer long and it will set you free! ♪

♪ Only through trial do we find the strength we need ♪

♪ It's never over just another day ♪

♪ Of hope and tragedies and everything that comes our way ♪

Indigo Zap, Lemon Zest, Sunny Flare, Sour Sweet, & Sugarcoat: ♪ Determination of the strong ♪

(R/N) then stands back to back with Indigo Zap as they look in opposite directions with fierce looks while pointing out to the crowd.

♪ Found the meaning that you've searched for so long! ♪

The five then proceed to turn back around and point back towards (R/N) who closes his eyes, crosses his arms, and lets out a cocky smirk.

♪ All Hail (R/N)! ♪

♪ Heroes rise again ♪

♪ Obliterating everything that's not your friend! ♪

(R/N) then holds up a Wondercolt poster and shows it to all of the students before he punches a huge hole in it, balls it up, and he throws it away into a nearby recycling bin.

♪ Nothing can stop you now ♪

♪ No ghost to bring you down! ♪

♪ When there's nothing left to lose... ♪

♪ You win ♪

Some of the students looked at each other before some were smiling and feeling even more motivated from (R/N) as they began chanting along with (R/N)'s girlfriends as well.

♪ Bow your heads low ♪

♪ All Hail (R/N)! ♪

Students: ♪ Bow your heads low ♪

♪ All Hail (R/N)! ♪

(R/N): ♪ Somewhere in chaos we all find ourselves ♪

♪ This destruction is the only tale we tell ♪

He says this as he holds up a yearbook that shows the Shadowbolts constant wins against Canterlot High School just like the one Rainbow Dash showed to the (Hu) Mane 7 back at their school. He then turns to a blank white page before he flips the page once more to show a blank black page.

Indigo Zap, Lemon Zest, Sunny Flare, Sour Sweet, & Sugarcoat: ♪ White is black and black is white ♪

All six of them then put their hands forward lined up with thumbs down before flipping them back to give a thumbs up instead.

♪ Right is wrong and wrong is right! ♪

♪ Nothing ever fills this hole inside your heart ♪

♪ Determination of the strong ♪

♪ Found the meaning that you've searched for so long ♪

Soon enough many students around were clapping and stomping to the beat of the song as they even sang along with (R/N)'s girlfriends as well.

Students: ♪ All Hail (R/N)! ♪

♪ Heroes rise again ♪

♪ Obliterating everything that's not your friend! ♪

♪ Nothing can stop you now ♪

♪ No ghost to bring you down! ♪

♪ When there's nothing left to lose... ♪

♪ You win ♪

The students all began clapping along while facing (R/N) and his harem as Lemon Zest immediately went into playing an air guitar after this and Indigo Zap walked to (R/N) before wrapping an arm around him and pointing towards him.

Indigo Zap: See? Just having this guy around us is enough proof that we're going to win this!

(R/N): Treat this as all or nothing everyone. If you ever need a reminder on where your place is then take a look where you're standing, take a look at the name of our academy, and most of all take a look at me. Any objections, girls?

Sugarcoat: Besides the fact that you're full of yourself sometimes even though every word that comes out of your mouth is a blatantly obvious remark to how great we are... None.

(R/N): That's enough of a no for me. Anyone else?

He then looks around at all of the other students around in the hall as they all had fierce smiles on their faces. (R/N) trades the same look as he stomps before balling his hand up into a fist.

(R/N): Great! Then say it one more time so I know that the message got through!

Students: ♪ All Hail (R/N)! ♪

♪ Heroes rise again ♪

♪ Obliterating everything that's not your friend! ♪

♪ Nothing can stop you now ♪

♪ No ghost to bring you down! ♪

♪ When there's nothing left to lose... ♪

♪ You win ♪

♪ Bow your heads low ♪

♪ All Hail (R/N)! ♪

♪ Bow your heads low ♪

♪ All Hail (R/N)! ♪

With this song being finished, a round of applause came from the students around (R/N) as he smirks and bows at all of the praise that he was receiving before throwing both of his arms around both Indigo Zap and Lemon Zest while the rest of the Shadow 6 smile at him.

Suddenly, they all heard the sound of someone clearing their throat in a kind, but authoritative manner as all of the students that were in the corridor currently turned around and they see an adult woman who had pale, light grayish cerise skin, moderate violet hair with moderate rose and pale gold streaks, and light purple eyes. She was wearing a light blue blouse, blue-green skirt, deep blue blazer with one gold diamond-shaped button, lapels that match the skirt, and light gold trim at the sleeve cuffs, and a gold-trimmed pin of a light blue heart-shaped jewel that matches her pony self's Cutie Mark.

Dean Cadance: Your school spirit is indeed very inspirational. However, let's remember that we're in the hallways and it's best to keep your voice levels to an indoor tone and also not loiter as others need to get to where they need to be.

Some of the students complied with this as they went back onto their own business however, (R/N) and the others of the Shadow 6 were slightly annoyed.

(R/N): Way to ruin the atmosphere, Dean Cadance. You couldn't have made an entrance without being the wet blanket?

Dean Cadance shoots (R/N) a raised eyebrow from that remark.

Dean Cadance: (R/N), I thought that you knew better than to cause a scene in the middle of the hallways again.

(R/N): Hmph. Well, when you're a real leader you tell your followers just how certain victory is. I don't see the problem with a little pep talk... not like they needed it.

Dean Cadance: Then why did you even bother doing it in the first place?

(R/N): Because if you don't remember how I'm addressed in this place then you need to get your eyes checked. The King of Crystal Prep who is the ultimate student needs praise once every so often. And it's not like I don't return it with the favors that I do around here.

Dean Cadance: *sighs* Regardless, Principal Cinch has asked me to come fetch you. She wants to speak with you before Crystal Prep heads off to Canterlot High.

Hearing that name again in the sentence made (R/N) scoff as he crosses his arms and rolls his eyes.

(R/N): What does she want with me now? I've been nothing, but one of the top students, if not, THE top student here.

Dean Cadance: I don't exactly know either, but she said it's something regarding the Friendship Games.

This catches (R/N)'s attention as he turns to the other girls who each trade looks of confusion just as much as (R/N).

(R/N): Fine. Not like I have anything better to do anyways. This better be good.

As Dean Cadance turns around, (R/N) was just about to follow her before he turns back and smiles at his girlfriends.

(R/N): Hope you all won't miss me too much while I'm gone.

Some of them either snickered or rolled their eyes from that.

Sugarcoat: Shut up and just go already.

(R/N): As you wish~

Sour Sweet: *sweetly* Get back soon, hun! *sourly* That way, no other girls can get the wrong idea!

(R/N) chuckles from that before catching up to Dean Cadance so that he can see what the Principal of Crystal Prep wants with him.

After only a couple minutes of walking through hallways and up some flights of stairs, they eventually reached the door to the Principal's office. (R/N) groaned to himself as he hated coming to this place. He didn't have that often of visits, but just seeing this place was enough to make his blood boil, the reason being that he despised the Principal herself.

Dean Cadance opens the door and gestures (R/N) to walk inside as inside was a dimly lit room with bookcases and cabinets that are set up along the side and back walls, and a high bookshelf runs the full circuit of the room. There were two ceiling lights as the farther of the two lights shines on an imposing desk as an ornate, high-backed chair is placed behind this, it's back to the camera, and each far corner of the room sports a pillar topped by a brass spheroid set with a mosaic of blue crystal pieces.

(R/N) steps across the empty expanse of floor and when he takes a closer look inside, he sees Sci-Twi already sitting on a stool that was right beside an empty stool that was clearly for him. When Sci-Twi notices (R/N), she immediately throws a surprised look before looking away from him nervously while (R/N) raises an eyebrow in confusion before going over to sit down in his seat beside her.

(R/N): What's SHE doing here?

He said pointing a thumb to Sci-Twi.

Dean Cadance: It's something regarding both of you. Two are you which are well known to be a few of the top academics in Crystal Prep Academy.

The door is then shut by a figure who reveals to be a man with light gray skin, moderate sapphire blue hair with moderate cerulean and dark phthalo blue streaks, moderate cerulean eyes, and he was wearing a violet sweater set with his pony self's Cutie Mark over a light gray shirt and dark gray necktie, medium gray pants with a dark blue belt, and two-tone gray shoes. 

Sci-Twi: Shining Armor? Why is my brother here?

(R/N): Didn't he flunk this place years ago or something?

Shining shot him a small glare from the question before Dean Cadance cleared her throat.

Dean Cadance: Firstly, he didn't flunk, he graduated properly. Secondly, as an alumni, Principal Cinch thought he could provide some unique perspective.

Sci-Twi: Perspective on what?

???: Why, the Friendship Games, of course.

The chair swivels to present all of the figure sitting in it... An older woman with light opalish gray skin, grayish fuchsia eyes, dark fuchsia, grayish magenta, and moderate fuchsia hair that was carefully arranged, pale, light grayish blue violet eyeshadow, she was wearing dangling pearl earrings, half-moon glasses, she had a beauty mark on her left cheek, and she was wearing a purple blazer with lapels and diamond-shaped buttons in lighter hues and medium blue, high-collared blouse. This is Abacus Cinch, also known to Crystal Prep Academy as Principal Cinch.

Resting her elbows on her desk, she holds her hands folded at throat level. Her face is set in a patrician expression of aristocratic haughtiness, accented by one raised eyebrow, and her voice is a perfect match for it.

Principal Cinch: You competed in the games, did you not, Shining Armor?

Shining Armor and Dean Cadance trade a little smile with each other with a small blush before Shining Armor clears his throat and responds.

Shining Armor: I did.

Principal Cinch: And you happen to recall who won?

Shining Armor: Ha ha, Crystal Prep did. We always win.

Principal Cinch: We ALWAYS win.

(R/N): I have no interest in any of these formalities. Get to the point already, Cinch.

Cinch initially responds to that with a glare as (R/N) not only loathed her, but she too shared similar feelings for him.

Principal Cinch: *groans* Very well. If I may be honest with the both of you for but a moment. When it comes to succeeding at the Friendship Games, it doesn't matter whether or not Crystal Prep wins or loses.

She goes over to a group of trophies on a shelf and up comes a cloth, which she rubs over the surface of one until it reflects her severe countenance.

Principal Cinch: The important thing is we are expected to win because Crystal Prep has a reputation. And it is that reputation... my reputation that is responsible for everything we have here. For everything you've both done here. And you've done quite a lot, haven't you?

(R/N) offers her a raised eyebrow.

(R/N): That's a rhetorical question, right? Does my title not emphasize how much I've done for this academy? The real question would be why you brought "her" here?

He thumbs over at Sci-Twi yet again who slumps in her seat.

Principal Cinch: Twilight is just as big of a deal as you are, (R/N).

Sci-Twi/(R/N): I am?/She is?

Sci-Twi: N-Not to question your judgment or anything, Principal Cinch, b-but I can't possibly be that important.

(R/N): Hmph. It's good that you know your place.

Principal Cinch: Nonsense. Twilight is easily the smartest student in the whole academy. You're the smartest student this school has ever seen in recent years. What I can't understand is why my smartest student wouldn't want to compete.

(R/N): "Smartest" student? You realize who else is in this room, right? I could easily trump Twilight in terms of intelligence! I'm the "ultimate" student!

Cinch raises an eyebrow at him.

Principal Cinch: Are you really confident about that, Mister (R/L/N)?

(R/N): Confident is an understatement. I'm absolutely certain!

Cinch's expression soon changes into a small smirk before she reaches down under her desk and pulls out a plain white sheet of paper and a pen. She writes down onto it for a few seconds before pushing the paper towards (R/N). He picks it up to see that Cinch had written down a rather hard looking math equation onto it.

Principal Cinch: Since you claim to be smarter than that of Ms. Sparkle here, then you should have no problem solving this equation.

(R/N): Pfft! Easy!

He retorted before looking back at the math problem he had. However, when he got a good look, his confidence began to deteriorate as he realized he hadn't done this type of equation yet.

(R/N): Uhhh...

He mutters slowly as the cogs in his head try to spin and spit out an answer, but the mix of cobwebs and dust makes his thinking process near impossible. As this happened, Sci-Twi peered over his shoulder and saw the problem as her eyes widened and she raised a hand up like an elementary school kid.

Sci-Twi: Principal Cinch, I know this one! Can I-

Principal Cinch: Now, now, Ms. Sparkle. Since Mister (R/L/N) is so confident in his mind, this problem should be mere child's play to him, isn't that right?

She asked the King himself who was still staring down at the math problem with a truly struggling face as sweat beads now fell down his forehead.

(R/N): (Why didn't I take Calculus earlier this semester?!)

Sci-Twi sees (R/N) struggling and slowly raises a finger feeling slightly concerned that he needs help.

Sci-Twi: Uh, (R/N)? I can-

(R/N): Keep your mitts off, four eyes!

He snapped, making the poor girl flinch. (R/N) still didn't have any luck with the equation as he had yet to solve it for a solid three minutes all while Sci-Twi was practically begging to do it for him. Deciding that enough was enough, Principal Cinch took back the equation while still maintaining her smirk.

Principal Cinch: Just what I thought. For someone who claims to be King around these halls, you can't seem to solve simple math.

(R/N): This must be some kind of mistake! How can I not know even something so complicated like that?!

Principal Cinch: It was basic Calculus, Mister (R/L/N). Of course, you'd know that if you had actually taken the class as I suggested many times. *chuckles*

(R/N): Don't mock me. If I had a little more time, I would've found the right steps.

Shining Armor: *sarcastically* Suuuure.

It was now (R/N)'s turn to shoot him a glare as he groaned and faced back to Cinch.

(R/N): Okay, what is even the point of us coming here? Did you bring me here just to insult me or is there a legitimate reason for it?

Principal Cinch: It's as I stated before. I simply don't understand why someone such as Twilight wouldn't want to compete in the Friendship Games.

Sci-Twi: M-Me? Compete? I-In the Friendship Games?

Shining Armor: Look, Twily, I know it's not really your thing, but representing the school is kind of a big deal. Plus, they could really use your help.

(R/N): *groans* Maybe when it comes to near impossible math, but what about athletics? She'd get creamed if she were to run on track because she's got the figure of a twig.

Principal Cinch: Everyone has a part to play, Mister (R/L/N). That brings me to your competitors.

She reaches into her desk and pulls out a file on Canterlot High as she also adjusts the glasses she wore to see better.

Principal Cinch: It seems Canterlot High is undergoing something of a renaissance. Test scores are up, grades, even athletics are on the rise. You see, they are developing somewhat of a "reputation." This can not happen!

(R/N) just rolls his eyes from Principal Cinch being overdramatic with that line.

(R/N): *scoffs* Whatever... Not like we should care since we win...

Principal Cinch: (R/N)!!

(R/N): *sarcastically* Okay, fine! Go team! Can I leave now...?

Principal Cinch: I'm being serious here! Canterlot High might actually stand a decent chance against us this time around and you're treating it like kicking away a tin can on a windy street.

(R/N): Because CHS pretty much IS a tin can seeing as how we've easily knocked them over time and time again. So what if their reputation has gone up a bit? That still doesn't change anything.

Cinch takes off her glasses momentarily and rubs her eyes at (R/N)'s complacency.

Principal Cinch: *groans* You are unbearably naive.

(R/N): Pfft! No. I'm just going off what history has taught us. CHS never stood a chance against us and they never will. Even now they should have no idea how unfortunate they are.

Sighing, Principal Cinch recomposes herself and gets back to sitting up straight in her chair.

Principal Cinch: Just don't let all of that cockyness go to your head, Mister (R/L/N). For if CHS were to hypothetically stand victorious over us, our reputation will be shot and all the blame will be on you.

(R/N): I thought this was a team effort? So, won't the others share the blame as well?

He asked, grinning matter-of-factly. However, all this did was prove Cinch's point about his ego and not only that, it looked like she was planning something as a small and mischievous smile came onto her face.

Principal Cinch: I wouldn't go turning the tables yet, Mister (R/L/N). Actually, would it surprise you if I said that I know about your little "secret" regarding five other girls.

The huge grin that was on (R/N)'s face instantly took a huge nosedive. While many students around the school already know that (R/N) has a harem with the girls of the Shadow 6, he had never told Principal Cinch about it as he knows that she most likely wouldn't allow it. The fact that she even specifically said five was proof enough that this wasn't a bluff.

(R/N): Wait... What?? How could you possibly know that?

Principal Cinch: It wasn't hard to deduce since you spend an inordinate amount of time with them. Besides, let's just say that I have "specific" ways of finding out.

She then eyes over towards the top corner of the room which (R/N) follows before he squints and looks closely to see a discreetly placed tiny security camera. His eyes widen when he sees this as that would explain how Cinch could've seen his interactions with his girlfriends and how almost no one would have noticed. (R/N) just scoffs and lets out an exasperated sigh.

(R/N): *rolls eyes* Okay, so what if I like five girls in Crystal Prep and have a relationship with all of them? What is that of any use to you?

Sci-Twi: A-And what do you even need me for? I can't possibly participate in the games. My work here is very—

Principal Cinch: Ah, yes. Your work. Cadance, could you and Shining Armor find my contact sheet for the Everton Independent Study program?

Dean Cadance: Of course.

Both her and Shining Armor turn and leave the office as Cinch pulls out another file, this one being Sci-Twi's application to the program.

Principal Cinch: I understand you've applied. You see, one of the advantages of having a reputation is a certain amount of influence in such things. So, let me offer you both a deal.

Sci-Twi & (R/N): A deal?

Principal Cinch: In return for contributing your agile mind and (R/N)'s strong willingness to these games, I will use my influence to guarantee your application is approved. And as for you, (R/N), do as I say from this point onward and I will delete all the footage I've collected of you and your little... *sigh* girl collection and forget about it.

Her smirk turned back to a frown.

Principal Cinch: Failure to cooperate from either of you will result in me not only denying Twilight's application, but (R/N)... you wouldn't want me to make you "lose" that special privilege you have with those girls, do you? I can always fabricate the story and that it was you that hid those cameras and considering your special streak of delinquency, I'd imagine that it wouldn't be hard for them to believe it, don't you agree?

She then let out a mocking gasp while putting a hand on her chest.

Principal Cinch: And just imagine how... "he" would feel if this got out.

She pointed out, raising an eyebrow along with bringing back her smirk. Sci-Twi was in slight fear, but (R/N) was indeed not liking where this deal is going as he stands up and puts both of his hands on the desk in anger.

(R/N): *growling* You wouldn't...

Principal Cinch: Try me. So... what do you think I should do?

She queried as both (R/N) and Sci-Twi are now both wide open to blackmail... from their own principal no less. They both displayed looks of either fear or frustration since there really was no way out of this for either of them considering Principal Cinch is holding two things that they both greatly desired.

It didn't take much longer as outside of the principal's office, we see (R/N) kick the door open and he stomps out in extreme anger. Sci-Twi timidly follows right behind him and feeling sort of bad for his stakes compared to hers, she felt like she should say something.

Sci-Twi: D-Do you really think she'll go through with her word, (R/N)?

Her question seemed to go in one ear and out the other as he remained silent for the moment.

Sci-Twi: (R-R/N)?

She tried calling again, but this time it was met with (R/N) stopping in his tracks, although his gaze still remained ahead.

(R/N): If you even think of telling anyone else about what you heard in there...

He then quickly jerks his head over to go face to face with Sci-Twi and shoot her the nastiest glare he could manage at her as she trembles.

(R/N): I may just tell everyone that you spy on me on a daily basis... and with how little reputation you have and how much I've got, imagine how everyone here would feel about you stalking the King. And don't even try to deny it since... Well, I'm sure you can put two and two together on that one.

Sci-Twi's eyes widen from this in extreme shock as now she's got two people putting her on the spot. She then yelped slightly as (R/N) quickly gripped her collar while giving her a death glare.

(R/N): I think we can call that even considering YOU got me into this too! If you hadn't stepped down and knew your place then I could've been the more dependable one to win the Friendship Games!

Sci-Twi: I-I wasn't trying to show you up, (R/N)!

(R/N): *rolls eyes* Liar. And you won't show me up again during the Friendship Games. Get the picture?

Sci-Twi nods vigorously from this as she feels like any other word that comes out of her mouth might make things worse. (R/N) lets go of Sci-Twi before he turns away from her and as he did, he smirks as doing a more intense negotiation than what Principal Cinch felt good to him.

(R/N): See ya. Wouldn't want to be ya.

With his point made, the King headed back down the stairs and out of Sci-Twi's sight as she tried steadying both herself and her nerves. While there are two Crystal Prep students now being blackmailed, Sci-Twi in particular has more of the bribery cut out for her now that she has unintentionally got under (R/N)'s skin. The Friendship Games are going to really heat this as it is now going to be a huge wonder on who is really going to win here.

Chapter 16 End.