Chapter 1

One year had passed since Celestias daughter had emerged. Her daughter was named Princess Melody, beloved by her people, and could control the elements, and time and space. However, she could not control it easily, and Celestia, worried about her daughter, sought to find the Three Gaurdians. Without them, Princess Melody's power may corrupt her innocent soul.

So, the oblivious young princess was sent to school in Ponyville, but in a disguise. Ever since she could toddle around on her four legs, she was able to transform into different appearances. This was why the hidden princess was standing in front of the class of thirty, disguise of a yellow coat and blue mane intact.

"This is Dopey, our new student, I am sure you will all treat her kindly, and welcome her warmly!" announced Miss Cherry Blossom.

Staring at the class, who were seemingly bored and uninterested, she felt one pony's gaze burning into her. She looked across to see Diamond Tiara, who had a light pink mane and pale purple hair with a light stripe, looking at her and sneering. Melody evenly held the snobby Earth pony's gaze until they both finally looked away.

"Now where shall you sit? Oh! How about… next to Applebloom?" Miss Cherry Blossom said.

Nodding, Melody made her way down to sit next to Applebloom, but, as she passed Diamond Tiaras desk, she stuck her hoof out, causing Melody to land in an undignified heap. To Diamond Tiaras disappointment, she got up and continued to sit next to Applebloom as if nothing had ever happened. Smiling at the newcomer, Applebloom whispered to her.

"I'm Applebloom its nice too meet you."

"Likewise, I am M-Dopey."

"Well, M-Dopey, what's your cutie mark?"

Sighing sheepishly, she showed Applebloom her bare backside. "Don't have one yet, what about you?"

Smiling, Applebloom replied "Me neither, I don't know why, but it is pretty fun not having one gives you tons of opportunities."

In the next three months, Applebloom, Scootaloo and Sweetie became good friends with Melody, or as they thought, Dopey. She became a qualified member of the Cutie Mark crusaders, which also resulted in relentless bullying from Diamond Tiara and her friend, Silver Spoon. Each time, Scootaloo gave her courage that one day they would get amazing cutie marks and show up Diamond Tiara and her posse, Sweetiebell gave her hope that Diamond Tiara would maybe one day become a nicer pony, and Applebloom faith that each day would be better.

After the three months were up, Princess Melody decided to reveal her true identity to her class mates. On a delightful spring morning, Melody came in to her classroom to overhear Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon talking about her.

"Princess Melody is so cool! She's really pretty too! Plus, I can't believe she is Princess Celestias daughter!" exclaimed Silver Spoon.

Putting her muzzle in the air Diamond Tiara spoke "Well, she's really nice too, but really selective about her friends, I haven't told anypony this yet because I don't like to brag but I'm her best friend!

After hearing that, a large crowd formed around Diamond Tiara in amazement. Chuckling to herself, Melody sat herself down next to Applebloom.

"Hey Applebloom I need to tell you something, you see –"

Melody was cut off but Miss Cherry Blossom entering the room.

"Good morning fillies."

"Good morning Miss Cherry Blossom."

"It's nice to see you are all her, now before we start registration we-"

She was interrupted by a knock at the classroom door. Rushing to open it, the class saw her muzzle drop in amazement, the rest of the class following her example as Princess Celestia, Princess Luna, Princess Cadence and Princess Twilight entered the room. At once, everyone bowed, except Melody.

Princess Celestias voice filled the classroom as she spoke, "Pardon the intrusion, but I need to tell you all something important. In this very room, is someone of great importance, who would like to tell you all something. Please come up at once.

At once, Diamond Tiara made her way up to the front, "Hello, dear classmates I would like to-"

She was cut off as Melody came up in front of her. "Dopey, what are you doing? The Princess wanted me to tell you all something!" barely concealed venom dripping from her voice.

Diamond Tiara listened in amazement as Dopey looked at her disdainfully and said "I am Princess Melody."

Snickers were heard in the room as Diamond Tiara said, "How dare you? You claim to be Princess Melody? You should be arrested for saying false lies!

Smiling, Melody transformed herself from her Dopey appearance to the one of the royal white and dusk haired alicorn she truly was. Gasping in astonishment, Diamond Tiara stammered "You're the princess? All this time?

Nodding her head, she turned to her astonished classmates.