A/N: Welcome everyone to the uploading of the New guy at CHS series on . I have uploaded this on fimfiction, but I don't feel like I can get much publicity on that website. So instead of just sticking to that one website for my MLP:FiM fanfictions, I'll use profile, as I originally planned, for uploading as well. In this first prologue chapter, there will be a recap of major events that happened in the prequel so that you don't have to go back and read it. However, if you do wish to read that story, just scroll through my profile. Anyway, gear up, this is a lengthy prologue. Mostly because of the recap!

Previously on New guy at CHS!

My name is Shining Cobalt, and I'm a normal student. You see, I've been dubbed as "too much" for schools to teach.

I suppose the reason is because I've spent nearly my entire childhood life in studying in the mountains, secluded from society. My mother taught me everything there is to know about the world. The beginning, and she even went on to predict the end of it as well. She even decided to teach me the mystic ways of humans. I didn't understand what she meant by that, but I agreed to learn either way.

"Principal Celestia?" A voice said fron behind Cobalt.

This voice was light, elegant... someone with this tone of voice is obviously refined in some sort of way. I would be lying if I said it didn't entice me...

"First off, let's get our formalities out of the way. My name is Rarity."

Rarity held out her hand, as Cobalt and shook it, adding a bow with it, "Shining Cobalt, though I'd prefer you to call me Cobalt. It's a pleasure to meet you."

So this is Rarity. I heard about her from some of the locals. She's definitely refined in all the ways you can imagine. Apparently, she runs a boutique which is extremely impressive. I'll have to look to see if she can sow me some nice clothes.

Her elegance and creativity could sparks across any type of commoner, myself included. However, I doubt thatI could match the elegance she's looking forin a life partner. Oh well, let's get this tour the road.

Cobalt stood up as he stretched his body. He proceeded to walk back downstairs as he saw students walk by him just casually talking to each other. He smiled and continued on to the cafeteria.

Once he had arrive, he saw Rarity at a table with who assumed were her friends. Rarity caught a glimpse of Cobalt amongst the crowd of people, and waved him over, "Oh Cobalt darling, over here!"

Ok, so she obviously has friends, which is the usual. However, I don't think it would be best for me to join in on whatever conversation they had.

"Hey Cobalt, Rarity told us a lot about you," A rainbow-haired girl said as she patted his back fiercely, "Hey, I'm Rainbow Dash, the most athletic, and coolest gal in the whole school."

That could be a serious overstatement. Although, I wouldn't hold it against her. My sister does the same sometimes... actually, my whole family does that. Even I do that sometimes...

"H-Hi, I'm Fluttershy..."

So we have a shy one here. Hm, judging by her look and what she eats, she must be an animal. That's nice. Perhaps I should show her the animals back home.

"Pinkie Pie's the name, and partying is my game. Wait, did that rhyme? I hope it didbecauseIwanttobesurethat-."

Okokokok, this must be the extremely outgoing girl out of the group. If the school isn't lively, she'll sure as hell make it lively...

"My name is Sunset Shimmer, it's nice to meet you Cobalt."

She seems... normal, but I can tell she has something else on her mind. It doesn't look like she's thinking about someone, more like... a recent occurrence has caught her attention. Wait, did she see me use... nah, that can't be the case...

I never left my home. You see, I reside far deep in the mountains. The reason was so that we could heighten the strength of our minds. The reason I'm so smart is because I spent my entire life studying.

Soon realizing that is was finally my time to leave the mountains, I tried my best to impose this choice to my mother, and she finally gave in. For 5 years, I was sent from multiple schools for that one reason I told Rarity.

"Really?" They all stared at Cobalt as he leaned back and looked towards the ceiling. He closed his eyes as his hands started to glow white.

I wish I had friends... I just never attended a school long enough to make any. You may think that with how I act, I would make many friends because of my politeness, but that's not the deal here. In fact, I barely remember my time at those schools. Wait, why do I feel my power... oh shit!

Cobalt instantly opened his eyes, causing his hands to stop glowing. He looked at the girls to see their reaction, and they stared at him with shock, "Uh, I gotta go!" Before Cobalt could get up, Sunset stopped him.

"Can you use magic?"

"Well, it's part of the reason I spent nearly my whole life in the mountains for this type of training. You see, my family are full of mystics. You see a mystic is a person who seeks by contemplation and self-surrender to obtain unity with or absorption into the Deity or the absolute, or who believes in the spiritual apprehension of truths that are beyond the intellectual power of us human beings. My mother trained me so that I may gain the mystical powers of a mystic. I was suppose to keep my powers a secret, but I'm just too stubborn to just not use them. It may be a reason as to why I haven't been able to stay at a school."

"Wait, aren't mystics suppose to be good?"

"Well, yes and no."

Applejack, though I didn't meet her on my first day, I met her the next day. Apparently, she stayed home because she fell ill a few days before. She came back the next day, and I introduced myself to her. Aj does have a weird accent, but that doesn't stop me from thinking that she is amazing beyond doubt. She's strong-willed, rarely gives up, which is a running trend between the girls, and can make a mean apple pie. She's quite caring, but much like Rainbow, she doesn't pull any punches. She's quite honest with everyone... in my opinion is fine... in certain situations...

Hehe, I guess it is good to have friends. Actually, I don't think I'll make it three months if I keep using my powers like this. I need to find a way to... not use my powers...

You can control them if you just accept it!

Huh? Who's there?

You know who I am, I am you...

Huh?

"Cobalt? Who are you talking to?"

"What?" Cobalt looked around to see all his friends staring at him, "Uh..."

"Well, you were speaking out loud again, but it sounded like you were walked to someone. Who was it?"

"Uh, oh it's nothing. Let's head on to my apartment!" Cobalt stood up, and began walking off.

Who are you?! What are you?!

All you need is me, and you'll be back on your feet in no time.

Cobalt's eyes bolted open as he searched for the voice, but to no avail. He then heard it speak again.

Come on, you are what you see...

He finally turned towards the window and saw himself, the same one he saw in the dream from the other day.

Just accept it and come to me. You'll feel so much better!

Cobalt gritted his teeth, and leapt from his bed. He picked up a nearby chair, and threw it at the window, "Leave me alone!"

"Oh man..., well, I think we'll be getting some help soon. I talked to Twilight."

"What?!"

"Yeah, I remembered about this book Princess Celestia gave me. I would use it to send her messages. Hopefully Twilight sees the message I sent her, and she'll come to help."

"What help could she do now? What could she do for Cobalt...," Rarity said as she stared at the ground.

"Well, I told her the situation, so maybe she could have a plan. Right now, I have no idea what could do..."

"Perhaps we can be of assistance...," They turned towards the feminine voice. A familiar voice...

"Principal Celestia?"

They then saw another woman beside her, "Who's that?" Sunset asked.

"This... is Cobalt's mother."

"Huh?!"

"Yes, precisely. You see, my husband was consumed by the dark power, and soon, my son will too. Which is why I ask all of you, to stay away from my son..."

"What?!"

"We don't want to abandon him. So far, he's been fine. Today was the first day he's ever shown sign of this dark power. He just wants to live a normal life, and this dark power is preventing him from doing so."

"Cobalt's father... he's here. We're all doomed... it's too late..."

Hm? I didn't know it was your style to know I was on the Overworld my son. I'm quite impressed."

"Duel me father!"

"Hm? I didn't think you'd be so up front with a duel against the King of the Underworld. How smart of a decision do you think that is?"

"Grr, I will defeat you, and prove my strength! Get ready!" Cobalt let out a battle cry before charging full force towards his father.

"I can't allow myself to foolishly die here because of my choice. If I die here, my friends will be in danger... that just isn't going to happen here. I can't allow myself to die. Not here, not now, not ever..."

Then use me, I am your only choice in this matter. Use my full power!

"Yes... it's my only choice!"

"You can't let yourself be consumed by the dark power. Think about what you'll lose if you lose control of the dark power!"

"She's right... if I let myself lose control... I'll lose the only thing I ever wanted. Friends. The friends that I've made while at CHS will never be my friends again if I allow myself to lose control. Alright, just calm down... calm down. Don't be like father. Be yourself. I am... Shining Cobalt. Boy genius.. mystic... greatest friend of all time!"

"So, you like my brother? Even after only a week of him being at CHS?"

"Now, how do each of you feel towards my son?" The girls were surprised at the sudden question, "It's obvious all of you see my son in a different light. Notably, in a romantic light. I want to hear from all of you, except Fluttershy. I know about your experience, as for the rest of you, lay it on me. You first Rarity."

"Well, your son is just a fine person. You've raised to be such a fine young man who is respectful to everyone he meets, regardless of who they are. Yes, he does love to goof off, but he's still a responsible young man," Rarity fiddled with her skirt as she continued speaking, "Cobalt to me is like someone that comes only once in a lifetime. He's... someone I wish to marry..., and give my life to...""Rainbow, how about you?"

"Well, not only is he caring for us, but he's crazy athletic. I asked him to come with me to the gym a few times, and that dude knows how to make the grind for a better body. He even told me his workout routine he had in the mountains."

"I see. Applejack, do you have to say anything? Or is your answer the same as these two?"

"Well, Cobalt is always a helpful person. Ah can't say how many times he voluntarily helped out at the farm. He knows that if there's help needed for someone, somewhere out there, then he'll do his best to help that one person that needs it..."

"Yes, he does love helping everyone. Pinkie, how about you?"

"Well, Cobalt is fun to be with! I would go to his nearly everday to hang out with him. He also loves pulling pranks on people. Pranks are easier with him around since he'sa mystic. He can set up some weird places for pranks. That's not the only reason though...," Pinkie then got serious, "I... somewhat wish I had met earlier in my life. Maybe my life would've taken a different turn... for the best..."

"Yes, he does love helping everyone. Which brings me to one last person. Sunset, from what I see, you love Cobalt just as much as everyone else here."

"Huh?"

"You've tried to repress your feelings all this time, but in these past 2 weeks, you just couldn't hold your feelings back anymore. Why? Is it because your old persona is preventing to express said feelings?"

"No... I..."

"Or... are you embarrassed to tell your friends?"

"You love my son because of how intelligent he is. Because of who he is. His looks, his persona, and even his goofiness. You love everything about him, don't you?"

"I... love Cobalt...," Sunset says quietly. Too quietly for anyone to here her."What was that?"

"I said I love Cobalt with all my heart!"

"I'm moving to the mystic for an indefinite length of time. I've been chosen to teach at a school for mystics in training. After knowing what I've been through, and my raw power as a mystic, my mother earned me a job at this said school. I don't how long I'll be there, or if I even come back. Which is why by that time... I want all of you... to go out with me equally. This is actually the real reason I said that I'll start doing relationships in 3 months. This wasn't something I went by when I started school. It was something I started in case something like this happened. I know this will make me seem like a player, but I just want all of you to be happy until that time comes. You can hate me if you want as well... I just thought all of you would've like to have known this little piece of information..."

"Oh, we should visit your village one day. Perhaps when you finish off your community service next week. It can be like a nice... outing with all of us before you leave."

"Yeah... you're right. I should do that."

Cobalt stood around at the entrance of his village, which was now no more. It looked as if his whole village had burnt to the ground, "What happened here?!"

"What happened...? My village...," Cobalt fell to his knees as he glanced at his village. His whole village was now no more. Burnt down, without a trace.

"How could this have happened?" He then remembered his mother, "Where's my mom. She was in Canterlot only a few days ago. Surely she's fine..."

"Mom!"

"Cobalt, what's with the horse?"

"That doesn't matter. Is my mother alright?"

"She hasn't responded to our calls. We don't know her actual condition."Cobalt glanced at his mother as he hopped off Blitz. He knelt down in front of his mother, and held her hand, "Mom, are you alright?"

No response...

"Please, you have to tell me so I can help you..."

Still no response..."Mom...," Cobalt did something the girls has never seen him do before... cry, "Mom, please, you can't do this. You're stronger than this. You can't die!"

His tears started to roll down his cheeks like a waterfall. If everything that has happened to him before didn't break him, then this would. Cobalt's resolve was stone-built. It was thought to be impenetrable, but nothing can break through your resolve like the death of a close family member.

"Mom!" Cobalt yelled into the air as he hugged his mom. More than, clung to her her as his tears just wouldn't stop flowing.His friends couldn't help but cry with him. They had never seen Cobalt break down to this extent, or more so cry. Rumbles of thunder could be heard in the distance as Cobalt continued hugging his now deceased mother.

"Cobalt, we should go..."

"Gate...," A portal to their school now opened next to them, "Go on without me..."

"But Cobalt..."

"Go, I need to bury her, and take Blitz back with me to town. I'll see all of you in about 3 days. Tell Principal Celestia the situation."

"Cobalt...," Rarity attempted to stay, but Sunset grabbed her shoulder before she could, "Alright, don't be gone too long. We'll tell your sister about what happened here."

"Okay, please, just leave me alone for the time being. Take Lazuli with all of you. Lazuli, when I find your parents, I'll take them to you," They all nodded as they stepped through the portal. Cobalt continued looking at his deceased mother. He sighed as he picked her up, "Come on Blitz. Let's go bury her."

Hey everyone, I decided to leave some of my belongings at your homes. Since I'll have plenty of new stuff to use in the mystic realm, I won't be needing any of this stuff. Rarity, the clothes that you've made for me for the party are in the box on your front porch.

Rarity looked down at the box, and saw the clothes Cobalt had worn not long ago. It was neatly folded and stacked nicely in the box.

Don't worry, I'm not traveling in the nude. I have some extra clothes in my flak sack. As for you two animal gals, Fluttershy and Applejack, I'm leaving my horse, Blitz, in your able care. Fluttershy, I trust that you will help Applejack take care of Blitz, right? I won't know if you'll say yes, so I'll continue.

Applejack saw Blitz slowly moving towards her, and moving her head down to be petted. Applejack did so with a large smile on her face.

Rainbow, I know how much you like seeing my halberd, so I'm leaving that with you. I won't have any use for it in the mystic realm, so I'm leaving it in your care. Just, don't go out swinging it all willy-nilly. It's a little heavy too, so I don't even think you'll be able to do so. Just keep it sharp, and don't let it rust.

Rainbow Dash was seen dragging Cobalt's halberd to her backyard, "A little heavy my ass..."

Pinkie, I left a special present for you that I made not long ago. I call it, the Tri-Party Cannon!

"Tri-Party Cannon!" Pinkie fired off her newly obtained Party Cannon gleefully. She picked up the note and kissed it, "Thank you Cobalt! This is the best gift EVER!"

And lastly, for you Sunset, I left my Book of Mystics there for you so you can learn more about being a mystic. It can also probably help with that little magic problem you girls are having. Also, Sunset, you may learn a thing or two about us mystics that you never knew.

That's pretty much it. By the time you read these letter I would already have been starting repairs on the village. I know it's nighttime, but I can't waste any time. If I'm to restore this village back to its former glory, I need to start fast. Anyway, I'll hopefully be with all of you again soon enough. Farewell again, and thanks for the laughs and memories.

From, that lovable mystic, Cobalt.

-6 years later-

The girls had graduated both from high school and college, and their lives just aren't complete without Cobalt there with them. It's been 6 years since any of them had seen or heard from Cobalt. They've assumed that he's already teaching at the school since his sister said that the village was repaired and better than it was before.The girls still haven't lost touch with each other, and they even got a new friend. Twilight Sparkle... well, the Twilight from their world. After the whole ordeal at the Friendship Games, they befriended the Twilight from their world, and made more friends and enemies along the way. However, they wish that Cobalt would just visit them just one time.

Twilight hasn't met the guy, but she knows that he's impacted their lives heavily, and she doesn't like seeing her friends the way they are now. She wished that this man she has never seen before, Shining Cobalt, would return from his time in the mystic realm. Well, you know what happens next...

A young blue-haired man walked the road that shared the path of Applejack's farm. He looked at the animals of the farm and spotted one unique horse. Applejack noticed, and walked over to the man, "How ya doin' partner? Can ah help you?"

"Uh, just checking that horse over there. She looks like a good horse."

"Yeah, she can really run."

"That's nice. Well, it was nice meeting you again Aj."

"Again? Wait, that hair... that voice. No, it could just be a coincidence."

The man looked back and smirked, "Gate!" A large portal in front of him appeared, causing Applejack's eyes to widen.

"Cobalt!" She pulled out her phone, and started calling her friends.

Meanwhile, the young man, now identified as Cobalt arrived near Rarity's boutique, "Applejack deary, slow down. It's hard enough to understand you past that accent. Cobalt is here? Nonsense, Cobalt hasn't been in Canterlot in 6 years. He's probably living a better life in the mystic realm," She then heard the bell for her door ring as Cobalt walked through, "Let me call you back... Apple...jack..."

"What's up Rarity... long time no see?"

Rarity smiled, and ran into Cobalt's arms, "Cobalt... why... are you here?"

"Shush, just let it out...," Rarity let out tears of joy as she was being held by the love of her life... Shining Cobalt. The reason Cobalt is there will have to be saved for another time...

Cobalt and his old friends sat around at Cobalt's old house in the kitchen. Each of them were having beers and sodas alike. Emerald and Lazuli looked on from the nearby living room while watching T.V.

"So why are you here Cobalt? And after 6 years...," Rainbow Dash asked as she popped open a can of beer.

"Well, I've been busy at Starlight Academy, the school I've been teaching at. By the way, pass me a beer. I drink alcohol too you know," Rainbow tossed a can of beer at Cobalt, in which he caught with one hand.

"Nice catch dude."

"Thanks."

"Cobalt, you drink?" Rarity asked, somewhat shocked.

"The life of a teacher for a bunch of beginner mystics is hard. I picked up drinking after about a year after I started drinking."

"You started drinking under-aged?!"

"In the mystic realm, the drinking age is 18 instead of 21. It's weird yeah, but what can you do."

"Well, why are ya here after so long?" Applejack asked after chugging her soda.

"I wanted to ask you girls something that could... be hard to think about."

"What is it?"

"Well, I wanna ask if all of you would like to attend Starlight Academy, and be students in my next coming class."

"What?!" They all yelled in unison.

"Oh, my brother is now recruiting for Starlight, huh? That's a big step up, but why are you scouting the girls? Why not Lazuli here. She's gotten hella strong."

"No I haven't...," Lazuli blushed as she turned away from Cobalt's gaze, causing him to chuckle.

"She can join as well, but I can't guarantee that she'll be my student. I'm only recruiting students on the beginner-intermediate level."

"She [i]is[/i] an intermediate mystic. It's only been 6 years, so she hasn't really learned much. Most of our books on mystics were destroyed, remember?"

"Yes, I remember, but she won't be in the same class as the girls since she's intermediate."

"Can't you lie?"

"Yeah I could, I mean, I'm kind of lying about who the girls are at Starlight."

"Wait what?" They all looked at Cobalt as he finished off his beer, and stood up.

"You see, I told all of you that there was no way any of you would be able to attend Starlight because none of you have any mystics in your bloodline. However, thanks to your charming best mystic friend, I was able to get you girls the thumbs up from the headmistress. To be honest, she wouldn't have done if it was another teacher. The headmistress and I are close, so I was able to easily get the okay for you girls to go."

This is when the girls closed in on Cobalt furiously, "How close may we ask?" Cobalt chuckled nervously as he continued to back up as they got closer.

"Well, we usually go out on the weekends at the bar, or just simply to hang out. The headmistress is young. She's only 3 years older than us."

"Are you closer...," Rarity paused, a small pink blush appearing on her face as she asked, "Sexually?"

"No, we're just close friends. She's the only real reason all of you will be attending Starlight, but you will only attend, if you accept the invitation. If you don't, then I'll return to the mystic realm without any of you, and I'll return to my normal life there. Think about this big decision. Don't just go to be with me. I want all of you to go so you can learn more about being a mystic, and meet more people," Cobalt turned to his sister and asked, "Is my room still the same?"

"Yeah, I didn't touch it. Are you planning to stay?"

"Yeah, I'm only staying for one day. I expect an answer by tomorrow. I don't have long to stay here," Cobalt moved towards his old room, leaving the girls in a confused state.

Later that night, the girls talked over the phone.

"Isn't this what you wanted though? The chance to meet Cobalt again? Now you'll be able to see him again. Perhaps everyday"

"I don't know how I'll feel having him as a teacher though. I would like be with him again, but I'm with Rarity. Is it worth leaving all this behind?"

I don't know about all of you, but this is what we've been waiting for. A chance like this may not come again. I have nothing to lose here in Canterlot. I made the same choice when I left Equestria..."

Sunsets' right guys. Ah'm going with Cobalt to Starlight Academy."

So am I..."

I'd like to learn more about mystics, and from what you've talked about Cobalt, I'm interested in learning from him."

I'd love to be with Cobalt again, and make new friends. That just means more parties for me to throw for all the new friends I'm gonna make at Starlight!"

I would like to go as well. I'll probably see more unique animals that I've never seen before."

"You know, I would love to attend this academy for mystics. It would also give me a chance to flirt with Cobalt more."

I'd like to see what kind of athletics they would have there. Cobalt said that this was an all-girls school,

so I'd like to see how the athletes are like at this school."

"So it's settled everyone. We're heading off to Starlight Academy!"

They all agreed, and were eager to attend Starlight Academy.

That next morning, the girls had all their bags packed, and waited on Cobalt to leave his house, "What's taking Cobalt so long?" Rainbow asked as she tossed a rock up into the air continuously.

"Well, he said he was contacting our families so that they would know where we were going."

"Makes sense..."

Cobalt then stepped out wearing an white, elaborate, cool military attire, "Are all of you ready?"

Rainbow began to stifle in some laughter as she asked, "What are you wearing? It looks cool, but you look weird in it."

"It's my military uniform."

"You're in the military in the mystic realm?"

"Yeah, I'm one of their top generals. Anyway, let's get going," Cobalt held his hand up and said, "Gate!" Like usual, a portal opened, but not to where they expected.

"This doesn't look like a school Cobalt."

"Why would you bring your bags to a school? All of you are living with me in my house," They all stared at each other with wide eyes, and then they all quickly pushed Cobalt through the portal, "Whoa!"

"Now girls, since I'm a teacher at this school, I must leave the house 2 hours before all of you head off to school. Which is why I phoned a friend to take you girls to school everyday. As for waking up to get ready, you'll need to get up every morning, except weekends, at 6:15. Your ride will be here at 7:15-7:30. You must be at my class before 8:00. If you arrive after that, you'll be late, and you'll get a demerit."

"Demerit?" Twilight questioned.

"Our school uses demerits as a way to track a student's bad behavior. So let's say Rainbow Dash arrives to my class late. if you're late before the halfway mark for class, that's half a demerit."

"Why are you using me as an example?"

"Well, it's just an example. Anyway, show up late after that halfway point, then you get a full demerit. 4 demerits will result in expulsion from the school year effective immediately. They say school year, but they really mean indefinitely."

"Wow, only 4 demerit points?" Sunset asked as she rubbed her shoulder nervously, "That's a little harsh don't you think?"

"Yes, but it's for a good reason. You see, most of the graduates from this academy move on to join the Imperial Army, which is where I am currently enlisted in."

"Imperial Army? I'm still confused as to why you're in the army in general."

"Well, I joined the military here only about 7 months ago. I quickly rose through the ranks after holding my own against the commander of the Imperial Army, the headmistress's brother."

"Hold your own?"

"We just had a duel against each other. I lost, but I stood my ground against the strongest mystic in the entire universe."

"But I thought you were the strongest..."

"I'm in the top 5, but I'm not number one. I'm number 4, the headmistress is number 3, and 2 teachers at Starlight take the number 2 and 5 spot. Starlight has the elite teaching there, but take in the weak in an attempt to strengthen their resolve. If I may be honest, the Imperial Court dislikes the top mystics to be teaching the weak mystics."

"Why? Typical higher up bullshit?" Rainbow asked with disgust in her voice. She slammed her fist against the wall in anger, "I swear, it's always the high-class officials in these types of stories that like to pick on the weak, and dislike any attempt to help them."

"That's just not in stories or shows Rainbow. It happens everywhere. However, there's just nothing we can ever do about it. If we do, it would just stir up a lot of trouble," Cobalt snapped his fingers as he changed his clothes instantly to some basketball shorts and a tank top, "Whew, so glad to be out of that uniform. It's so tight in that thing, and I don't want to put that on again..."

"Why were you wearing it anyway?"

"Well, I had to since I were recruiting all of you to this academy. Now, I can just keep it calm until your first day of school. You first day is two weeks from now. Most of you will know how the school will work on your first day. But we don't want to wait any longer. Here we go with a time jump!"

-2 weeks later-

The girls all calmly slept through the morning of their first day of school as Cobalt moved through the house quickly making breakfast for the girls and getting their supplies for the first day ready. He sighed as he walked to each of the girls' rooms. Each room designed to meet their personalities. He smiled before picking up his briefcase, and leaving.

2 hours after he left, their alarms all blared on at the same time, jolting everyone awake. Everyone groggily got out of bed, and got on with their daily routines. One by one, each of them got ready, and headed off to the kitchen to gander at the meal Cobalt left for them. It was a normal breakfast for a normal day. Eggs, bacon, and pancakes of the sort.

"My, my, Cobalt has gotten a little better with preparing meals. Remember what happened last time he tried to cook something for us?"

"No," Twilight said, somewhat intrigued. They all laughed as they all had a flashback to 6 years ago...

-6 years ago-

"Alright, making pancakes shouldn't be that hard. Just put the thing in the other thing, and heat that thing as you prepare the thing to be put on that thing. Seems simple enough..."

All of his friends watched on as Cobalt didn't use any type of measuring cup what so ever.

"Uh, Cobalt darling, shouldn't you be reading the instructions?"

"Ha, a genius like me doesn't need any instructions. I have a vast library of knowledge right up here," Cobalt pointed to his head as he continued making incorrect measurements, "Alright, set the thing there, and done!" Cobalts "pancakes" then began bubbling... a lot, "Oh, this must be a good thing," The pancakes then grew in size. And they grew, and grew, and grew before... POP! Well, more like a "Boom!" more than anything.

Tons of pancake batter coated Cobalt and his friends. He looked at his friends and licked his face, smiling afterwards, "I think they came out alright," Cobalt and his friends soon burst out laughing at their friend's misfortune."

-Present time-

"Well, not everyone can be a master chef. But from you girls talked about in that flashback doesn't compare to what I see now," Twilight looked at how well cooked the food was, and how well portioned it was as well.

"Well, it has been 6 years. I know my darling Cobalt would improve on every skill he has. Even his charismatic skills."

"Yes, he did get us all to attend Starlight Academy, so we should expect that much. Well, should put a little pep in our step. Our ride should be here soon," They all nodded in agreement as they started to eat the meal prepared for them. Once they finished, they all went back to the living room to see 7 neatly placed backpacks on the couch. On them, was a note.

Here are your supplies you'll need for your time here at Starlight. You girls should be thankful to me for getting all of this ahead of time. I need all of you to be in the headmistress's office the moment you get there. You'll see me waiting in the front as you arrive. You won't know where to go without me either way. It's a big school, so just a heads up.

As they finished the note, they heard a honk outside, "You know, I'm wondering why isn't there a portal to the school or something. I mean, it is a school for mystics," Twilight began to wonder.

"Well, there are beginners that can't use their powers well, so maybe that's the reason," Sunset answered, "Maybe as you get in a higher class, you'll be able to use your powers with ease. We'll probably see a lot of upperclassmen teleporting to class."

"Probably..."

"Well, times' a wastin' everyone. Let's get going!" Applejack left out the house, followed by the others. They never really looked outside mostly because they were still trying to get used to the jet lag they had. Nighttime in the mystic realm, is daytime in their world. They've spent more time sleeping then they wished they would've had traded for spending time with Cobalt.

Now, comes their first day... at a school for mystics...

Oh hey, haven't done this in a while. I don't know if I still talk out loud or not, but it's been a while everyone. 6 years... I didn't think it was that long. But hey, you're back with more adventures with me, so I can't wait for all of you to enjoy this adventure with us again. You won't believe what happens in this series. I mean, you can already tell what's going to happen here. I mean, they're living with me now!