Chapter 36: In Return, I'll Show You A Show
The Harmonizers and Team Rose warranted themselves a mission, and that was to keep Vice-Principal Cadence from resigning due to a harsh conflict between her and the other two vice-principals giving her a hard time. This was the time for them to do a huge favor for the academy, and for Principal Celestia as well. Amy, Sticks and Cream were taking the opportunity to speak to Vice-Principal Cadence, instead distracting her from resigning and giving her the good times like as promised by the leader. The Harmonizers meanwhile had either choices of contacting the popstars, including Vinyl Scratch and comfort Vice-Principal Finster and Vice-Principal Shining Armor yet again. Neither Principal Celestia, Vice-Principal Luna nor Vice-Principal Trunchbull were aware of what was happening, but the latter would choose to take action recklessly. Team Rose opened the door to their destination, Vice-Principal Cadence grabbing boxes from her office closet.
"Cadence...!". Amy noticed the empty cardboard boxes spilled onto her desk. She could feel the option becoming clear to her; Vice-Principal Cadence was getting ready to leave.
"Huh...? Amy Rose...".
"What's going on?". She could see the answer come as predictable as Sticks' crazy theories. Vice-Principal Cadence therefore looked down and sighed.
"I can't take anymore of Vice-Principal Finster and my husband giving me stress over who should perform at the academy in the Christmas holidays. I really am sorry to break the news to you, girls. This is why you see empty boxes getting ready to be packed".
"So what?! It was just one dispute!". Sticks piped in. "I'm pretty sure you dealt with more, minor confrontations before!".
"I know. I know. It's just that my time has come and I need to move on. They gave me a much opened window for my leave". The vice-principal walked into the closet to grab one more cardboard box for her to fill. Cream lifted herself from the floor and floated to her.
"Mrs Cadence, who's going to take over your job?".
"I already gave Vice-Principal Trunchbull the signal for her to pick up from where I've left off when I do leave. On the other hand, this academy might be starting to go somewhere".
"The last thing we need is for the bull to take charge of one more cattle of sheep to complete her mass devastation on this academy!". Sticks theorized, exactly what Amy had predicted. "What's more, she's got a handful of minds of her pod people to oblige her worthless jank rules to society!".
"Oh brother...". The pink hedgehog rolled her eyes, preferring to ignore the badger and keep talking to Vice-Principal Cadence. She walked a little further to take control.
"Look at all of these incoming events Principal Celestia organized, the Christmas performances from all bands housed on the campus, student opportunities, guest speakers, you name it!".
"The Harmonizers are going to be weakened as you go". Cream added.
"We don't want anything to happen to them". Sticks answered as both Amy and Cream glanced at her, prompting the badger to ponder what was going on. "What? I'm just trying to keep the delight fire burning".
"Hmmmm...". Vice-Principal Cadence walked over to her desk and sat down on the chair. She hovered the mouse cursor to the emails Principal Celesta gave her, all the whilst Cream was flapping her ears. This kept the vice-principal cool during what was going to be a harsh winter. "I do have emails from the principal to fulfill before I take my leave".
"Like what, ma'am?". The Team Rose leader was curious it could be an indicated to something crucial for them.
"She wants me to make my decision by the end of the month. Both my brother and Vice-Principal Finster are counting on me to make my next move, on the game of life no less. But I can't decide because one of them will just turn my back anyway".
"Yeah...getting caught between the sticks again. Does that even badger you?". Sticks said, referencing herself in the process.
"She holds trust in me as an alternative to Vice-Principal Luna. I can't let her down no matter dire the circumstances may be". The employer added.
"If only there was a way...". Amy sighed.
"If any allegation is crazy enough for me, let's say Trunchbull is behind this mess and we should stop worrying about her schemes".
"For the last time, Sticks, it's not her doing all of this!".
"It seems you've grown to adjust to academy life, Sticks". Vice-Principal Cadence clarified. "Everybody has a grudge with her nowadays. But it can't be her to do all of this disputing without emerging herself from her dark corridor".
"THEN WHO IS?!". The 12th member grew intensely desperate.
"We'll have a talk about this later, okay?". Amy placed a hand on her shoulder to calm her down.
"Hmmm...". Vice-Principal Cadence began to speak again. "I understand we're you're all coming from. I have a very difficult task to do. It would be a satisfactory victory if you'd all help me fulfill my destiny. But enough of this talk! Amy, Sticks, Cream!".
"Are we good to go, ma'am?". Amy sparked the conclusion to their attempt.
"Yes, I'll think of this more broadly when I'm not withered in doubt like right now".
All three girls nodded, therefore turning their backs to the vice-principal and walking out of the office. Their shabby attempts at comforting her came all too often, as Wallflower Blush previously experimented with her attempt.
DJ Candy was situated in a quiet Canterlot City apartment block that was sandwiched between two other buildings. She was in the downtown district preparing for her gig in the city arena as she was checking her social media account. This meant the blonde haired DJ could stumble across Applejack's email any minute now, the Element of Honesty wrote before another dispute went down. She was clicking through her fans messages, replying to the ones she could muster.
"Heh! This is for you, my bro! Have a nice day...!". The groovy DJ responded to a fans birthday message as she continued rummaging through. "Let's see what other messages you guys sent to me!".
It took no less than a few seconds before she noticed the red notification icon on her inbox tab. She clicked on it, bringing up a window containing Applejack's email. Taking her time, she carefully read the text that laid in front of her.
"I know it's hard for you and Vinyl to meet each other again, but I was thinking this; For the sake of Vice-Principal Finster opting for your inclusion to play some Christmas songs in the academy, you can plan for one and perform your sound-check in the warehouse that Lola, Vexy and Sticks led you too. Don't be shy to reply, and make sure to get in touch with me. Yours truly. Applejack".
Being the active media follower that she is, she brought up a blank box for her reply to fit in.
I would love to return to Canterlot Academy for the Christmas beats, dudette! I have tons of power to keep goin', even in the bitter of cold! I need to have a song in mind that will blast through the speakers of your gymnasium! Just be sure to meet me when I'm there, okay?
DJ Candy.
"And...sent!". The blonde-haired DJ tapped Enter on the keyboard, sending the reply email directly to Applejack. Any minute now and she'll notice the message that was sent.
Meanwhile, as Applejack was walking with Lola and Smurfette...
"Huh...". The southern farm girl felt something vibrate in her skirt pocket. Pulling it out revealed an email from DJ Candy on her phone. "Looks like Candy finally responded to my email!".
"Let me see!". The bunny leaned close to the 2nd member to peek at the email.
"I would love to return to Canterlot Academy for the Christmas beats, dudette! I have tons of power to keep goin', even in the bitter of cold! I need to have a song in mind that will blast through the speakers of your gymnasium! Just be sure to meet me when I'm there, okay? From DJ Candy!".
"That's wonderful, Applejack!". Smurfette responded.
"It took her some time, but in the end it was worth it! I guess she's coming after all! Now all we need is Countess or Songbird to return!".
"Shall I convince Songbird to perform a song here?". Lola volunteered.
"Sure you can, Lola!".
"I'll email Countess Coloratura and speak to her about performing!". Smurfette opted, the southern farm girl nodded.
That's what I like to hear!". Applejack gave enthusiasm and confidence to the two girls, delighted to hear that DJ Candy was coming back for the holiday show. This eased pressure on the girls to try and comfort the vice-principals as often as they could to convince one of them to not leave. They were glad it was slowly going their way.
That's the end of this chapter. DJ Candy responding to Applejack's email, which Lola and Smurfette kindly read along, and Team Rose attempting to distract Vice-Principal Cadence from leaving. What will happen next? Read on to find out. Please review.