Chapter 37: A Different Kind Of Squad
Team Rose were situated inside of the cafeteria at one of the back tables. Their failed attempt at convincing Vice-Principal Cadence to stay proved accurate, a representation they didn't want to come their way. Both Amy and Sticks rested their elbows while Cream finished her lunch, which was a carrot cake. They may have failed, but the other girls might have relit their candle of hope for the popstars to return for the Christmas performance that was planned. Amy pondered about the situation, trying to find a loophole around their problem.
"That went well... Cadence sure doesn't want to give up her desire to leave". The pink hedgehog spoke as Sticks and Cream faced her. "How are we going to convince her to stay?".
"I seriously don't have anything right now". Sticks slightly lifted her head from her rested elbows. "I can't think because of Lola's attempts with that damn can opener".
"Ugh...Anyway, there's not much time left before she eventually leaves. We can't just ignore the fact that she's done so much for us and the academy as a whole. Think of all of the positive things that have impacted us because she made those decisions?".
"Let me think...guest performances...adding to Songbird Serenade's visit here and her little fight with Coloratura?".
"That's one of the things, but then again, she's a nice woman to be around with. Having her leave opens up a soft wound for the academy to get beaten up by".
"That's not a good thing". The badger lifted one elbow off the table as Cream bit into the last slice of her carrot cake. "We already have more problems than we can count".
"Yes, but how well do you know your numbers...".
"Aside from Math class, I don't know".
"Cream?". The hedgehog turned to her best friend.
"This is a big problem". The rabbit softly spoke. "With the rest of the Harmonizers helping, we can surely win, right?".
"That depends on the win conditions of that sentence". Sticks turned to her. She looked down, thinking about Fluttershy and the bad things that was going to happen according to her mind. "Lola's next step is hanging around Fluttershy more often now that she scared me away. Everytime I go near the bunny girl, I can't help but snap. The good times are gone for sure. It's all because of Trunchbull's asinine rule!".
She gently slammed her clenched fists down, taking aim at the vice-principal now.
"Don't get yourself too worked up, Sticks". Amy reminded, seeing her rage turn to Lola to Vice-Principal Trunchbull and vice versa. "I'm sure the others have found a way for us to get around this".
"We'll have your back every step of the way!". Cream added.
"Exactly! For somebody that is a member of both Team Rose and the Harmonizers, I can see why you're upset. But fear not as we are here to diminish your woes".
"And how long will that take?". The 12th member took sight at Amy.
There was a long pause. Amy's attempts to cheer up Sticks in the midst of her hidden rage is all fought for nothing.
"I thought so too!". The badger concluded, she peered at the clock from the corner of her eye. It was the evening for the western United States, even later for those a mere hundred miles east of Canterlot City.
"Time is tickin'!". Sticks thought.
That put so much pressure on her to sigh and slowly give defeat a run for its money. She stood up and made her conclusion a dismal one.
"I'm sorry, girls. I know I can't let the team down, but I have so much negative energy in me. I gotta' go think 'bout this...".
"Miss Sticks...". Cream tired to grasp her attention to stay.
"I think it's best to leave her be, Cream". Amy stopped as they watched the badger leave with so much hate in herself right now. This is a next step in the eventual divide that was going to take shape; a plain and simple mission by something, or someone to make the ineffective happen. It was only a matter of time before all hell was going to break loose, but not before any of the girls could stop it. There was always the rest of the Harmonizers to save the tormented ones.
Lola and Fluttershy were inside of the Sanctuary Garden, the timid shy girl watering plants as they were beside a busy Wallflower Blush helping dig out the flowerbed to make way for new plants. She wore a bright smile on her face, wished the same could be said for the two Harmonizers beside her as the bunny sat down on the bench on her phone.
"What are you going to say to Songbird, Lola?". Fluttershy remained confident in what was going to save them from the onslaught of disputes that plagued them for the second half of 2018.
"My idea is I have to be formal about this,like I've always been. The only time I wasn't formal was when I stuck up to the rest of the family, including you, Fluttershy. I got to think about this, what I'm about to say to Songbird. If she's active on social media right now, she'll see this in her notifications right away".
"I think it's wonderful that you're onto the job". Wallflower overheard the two girls and spoke. She, too baring the lack of evidence Vice-Principal Cadence gave to her. "Vice-Principal Cadence never gave me any crucial information. She is really keeping this to herself, isn't she?".
"What do you mean by that?". Lola lifted her head to the introverted student.
"Ever since she announced that she was resigning, I felt a tad sorry about what she has done for the campus".
"That's true...". The bunny focused back on her phone, tapping the 'New Email' option on her social media page. She could only say so much, the characters limiting herself to speak her mind. After about a few seconds, she began to type.
Songbird, are you interested in performing a song in Canterlot Academy during the Christmas holidays? I was thinking since Vice-Principal Cadence looked up to us after four years is enough for us to appreciate her and we will be sad to see her take her leave as vice-principal. I hope you get in touch with me soon.
Yours Sincerely
Lola Bunny.
"It's sent!". The 7th member tapped the 'Send' icon on her interface and allowed the email to successfully send to the popstar. "Now let's hope she can reply in time. Countess gave her the money anyway so she has no grudge against her".
"I heard the two of them settled on that lawsuit not so long ago. Was you apart of the effort squad?". The Dorm 3 member asked.
"We were!". Fluttershy answered, turning to the introverted gardener. "Songbird was angry at Countess for copying her song that just came out recently! It was similar in tone, melody and message too!".
"Oh...that explains alot".
"You was still hating on Sunset during that time, Wallflower". Lola stood up and walked over to her, minding the flowerbed as she strolled forward. "You didn't get to see what we were going through because of your empty club at the time. Now look at you! You have members, your regulars being Fluttershy, Brandy and...ugh...Sticks...".
"Did you two have a fight or something?". Wallflower noticed the lack of enthusiasm by the time the bunny mentioned the badger's name.
"She...accused me of placing a can opener in her totem shrine, which I didn't do by the way. Now she's distancing herself as far away from me as possible".
"That's awful!". The introverted gardener was touched.
"I can't believe we're helping each other fight for Cadence's stay in the academy right now. It kind of feels like it hurts to me".
"She's helping you?".
"She is, but she's not helping us by being with us. She has her mobian friends by her side, opting to side with them for the time being". The Element of Sportsmanship explained.
Lola soon checked her mobile phone again, seeing if any new notification had popped up. There was none yet.
"How long do we have until Vice-Principal Cadence leaves again, Fluttershy?". The bunny glanced to the Element of Kindness.
"Um...Monday, I believe".
"It's Friday now, so the weekends off for her. So...we have plenty of time before she lets the cleaning lady cleans dust for her".
"I already helped you as much as I could". Wallflower took her estimate time to work with the Harmonizers and Team Rose and gave it little to no time left.
"But you can still make your point by helping us some more, Wallflower". Lola turned her head to her. "You can be my replacement for Sticks until the two of us can settle our differences...which is highly unlikely since she'll never have new evidence to back up her claims".
"I got it!". The Dorm 3 member lifted the trowel from the dirt and got back up on her two feet. I gotta put this away first!".
"Do as you please!". Lola became satisfied in her friendship with Wallflower, as the bunny had previously been brainwashed under her rule. Wallflower placed the trowel back in its original place and walked back to Lola and Fluttershy.
"We're a good team! We're committed to making our woes fade away like we always do! I A subdivision of the Harmonizers with Wallflower not apart of the group!". The Element of Sportsmanship spoke aloud.
"I literally have no idea what a Harmonizer is, but I'll take what I can give". The introverted student answered, gaining trust in the two girls as they left for Dorm 49. That's where Team Rose wasn't taking their meetings, instead opting for Cream's dorm to stay as far away of Lola as they could.
That's the end of this chapter. Lola emailing a suggestive and persuasive email to Songbird Serenade to try and tie the knot on the dispute, with Wallflower, Fluttershy and her forming a different team to keep up. Team Rose meanwhile had to deal with Sticks' deflation to keep going with this task. What will happen next? Read on to find out. Please review.