In the Canterlot High library, Sunset Shimmer and Moonrise were talking to their friends about the two strangers messing with the portal. "They were definitely doing something to the statue," Sunset told them. "Or was going to. I think one was a female and the other was a male." Moonrise told them. "Do you think they came through the portal from Equestria?" Fluttershy asked. Moonrise and Sunset shook their heads. "No, I'm pretty sure Sunset and I would have noticed that. I think they came from over here."

"Well, that's a relief. The last thing we need is another magical so-and-so bend on world domination comin' over from Equestria." Applejack said as she looked away from her book and set it down on her lap. "Agreed. 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." Rarity said then she got a mirror from her pocket to check her hair and make-up.

"Still, not one but two mysterious figures snooping around the portal?" Moonrise asked. "Yeah, don't you wanna know what they were up to?" Sunset asked. Fluttershy shuddered in fear. "I don't even wanna guess." Rainbow Dash suddenly came from around the corner with a book in her hand and she was excited. "Well, you don't have to. Because I've totally figured out who it was!" Pinkie Pie showed Rainbow Dash various books with her own answer. "Ooh, ooh! A nighttime statue cleaner? A magical portal maintenance maintainer? A gardener?!" Pinkie Pie asked with her last answer getting up in Rainbow Dash's face.

Rainbow Dash gently pushed her face. "Seein gas 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..."

"Crystal Prep." Everyone said except for Moonrise and Sunset Shimmer who looked at their friends confused. "Yep. With the Friendship Games starting tomorrow, they'd totally try to prank us by defacing the Wondercolts statue." Rainbow Dash said as she showed her friends' various pictures of the students of Crystal Prep defacing the Wondercolts statue. "Why would anyone take a bus all the way from the city for that?" Sunset asked confused. "Because the Crystal Prep Shadowbolts are our biggest rivals?" Applejack asked. "Because that's just what the students at Chrystal Prep would do?" Rarity asked. "Because even though they beat us in everything - soccer, tennis, gold - they still have to gloat!" Rainbow Dash said as she showed Sunset and Moonrise pictures of each sport with the Shadowbolts winning each time. "Seems kinda silly to us!" Moonrise said.

"Silly?!" Everyone shouted but Moonrise and Sunset Shimmer shouted. "So I guess you think the Friendship Games are silly, too." Rainbow Dash asked annoyed. "Well, it's not like we'll be fighting the powers of evil magic," Sunset told them. "Yeah, and in our experience, evil magic is pretty bad," Moonrise responded.

"No. We'll be fighting against a school full of meanies. Not everything has to be magical to be important." Fluttershy told the two sisters. "You're right. I'm sorry. We know it's a big deal." Sunset said to her friends. "Yeah, I'm sorry as well." Rarity scoffed. "That's putting it mildly, darlings. They're still revamping the playing field in preparation."

"Sunset and I just don't understand why there's this big rivalry," Moonrise said. "Yeah, I mean, aren't the "Friendship Games" supposed to be about our two schools getting along?" Sunset asked. "Well, it's kinda hard to get along with someone who beats you at everything," Fluttershy said. "Not anymore! This time, things are going to be different." Rainbow Dash said confidently. Moonrise and Sunset looked at each other than at Rainbow Dash, "What do you mean?" They asked. "Oh, you'll find out."

In the Canterlot High Gym

Everyone in the school is in the gym with Principal Celestia and Vice Principal Luna giving all the students a speech about the Friendship Games tomorrow. "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." Principal Celestia said excitedly. The students, on the other hand, were cheering unenthusiastically and there was sparse applause. "Since the games only happen every four years, I'm sure you're all curious what goes on."

"You mean other than us losing?!" Flash Sentry asked. "And that is exactly why I've asked Rainbow Dash to come up and give you all a little, um... context." Then she and Luna left the stage as Rainbow Dash made her entrance. "Thank you, Principal Celestia." Rainbow Dash cleared her throat. "I know a lot of you might think there's no way we can beat a fancy school like Crystal at anything." "Unless it's a "losing to Crystal Prep" competition! "cause we're really good at that!" Pinkie Pie shouted. Rainbow Dash rolled her eyes and groaned. "And I know that CHS has never won a Friendship Games even once."

"Oh, dear. I hope this speech isn't meant to be motivational." Rarity said to her friends. "Same here," Moonrise said. "Crystal Prep students are super athletic, super smart, and super motivated. But there's one thing they aren't. They aren't Wondercolts!"

Rainbow Dash: 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

Rainbow Dash and Chorus: We'll always be Wondercolts forever
And now our time has family arrived
'Cause we believe in the magic of friendship
And you know, at the end of the day, it is we who survive

Students: Hey!

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

Students: Before

Rainbow Dash: Yeah, we're different now

Chorus: Oh, oh

Students: Hey, hey!

Rainbow Dash: We overcame the obstacles we faced Rainbow Dash showed two images of an evil version of both Moonrise and Sunset with Twilight's and Phantom's crowns and the sirens

Chorus: Overcame the obstacles we faced

Students: Hey!

Rainbow Dash: We're Canterlot united

Students: Unite!

Rainbow Dash: And we'll never bow

Chorus: Oh, oh

Students: Hey, hey!

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

All: We'll always be Wondercolts forever
(Three! Two! One! Go!)
And Our time is now!)
'Cause we believe in the magic of friendship
And you know, at the of the day, it is we who survive
At the 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 together

Rainbow Dash: We'll always be Wondercolts forever
And now our time has finally arrived
'Cause we believe in the magic of friendship
And you know... As Rainbow Dash was singing her song, she began to glow a bright blue. This caused her to gain her pony ears, ponytail, and her wings.

All: At the end of the day, it is we who survive
At the end of the day, it is we who survive

All the students cheered in excitement. They were now full of spirit and ready to win the Friendship Games. Rainbow Dash's friends came to her after she left the stage to talk to her "Rainbow Dash, that was amazing. Even I feel like we can win!" Fluttershy said excitedly. "I feel like my school pride is at an all-time high!" Rarity told her. "Is anybody else wonderin' how Dash ponied up without playin' her guitar?" Applejack asked. "I know, right? It's probably because I'm so awesome!"

"Maybe. I mean you are awesome, but there's gotta be more to it than that, right? It just seems so random." SUnset said. "I agree. It does seem random." Moonrise said agreeing with her sister. "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." Vice Principal Luna said surprising everyone. 'Man, Principal Luna is kinda like Phantom quiet and able to sneak up on you when you least expect it.' Moonrise thought to herself. "We don't need magic to defeat those hoity-toity Crystal Preppers," Rarity said with everyone but her, Sunset, Moonrise, and Luna, agreeing with her.

"Still, the Friendship Games are serious business. We don't want any surprises. Especially the kind that could get us to forfeit. Sunset Shimmer and Moonrise, you two came here from a world of magic. Perhaps you two can get to the bottom of our magical development." Vice Principal Luna asked Moonrise and Sunset Shimmer. "We'll do our best." Sunset Shimmer assured her. "Okay. Anybody have any guesses what the events are gonna be?" Rainbow Dash asked. "Pie eating? Cake eating?" Pinkie asked while grabbing a pie and cake from her hair then gasping as she combined the two. "Pie-cake eating?!"

"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." Applejack said. "It could be anything," Fluttershy said. "Anything?! How will I ever pick the right outfit?!" Rarity said clearly distressed. "We really want to help, but I think we'd better go focus on figuring out why Rainbow Dash ponied up." Moonrise told her friends. "See you girls later!" Sunset said then she and Moonrise left to do some research. "Seems like they've got everything under control. Nothing to worry about." Pinkie Pie said calmly.

In the library, Moonrise and Sunset Shimmer were doing their research on why Rainbow Dash ponied up. They both groaned in frustration and then they sighed.

"Hey Twilight/Phantom. Haven't heard back from you yet. I guess you and Phantom/Twilight must be pretty busy with your role as a princess/prince. But Moonrise/Sunset and I could really use your advice right now. You see, we'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 at us to figure things out and we really don't wanna let them down. But we aren't sure we have enough experience with friendship magic to solve this.

That is it for now. The next chapter is where I will try to change things up a bit and Twilight and Phantom make a showing. Don't forget to fav, follow, and review please. See y'all next time!