Chapter 38: Show Me
"Alright class!". Mr Anderson came into the Construction classroom with great enthusiasm. The students he taught were sporadically placed around the perimeter of the room, with their projects covered in white sheets of soft cotton. Vexy, Jorge Schezchlak and Hogarth Hughes stood at the back of the classroom, despite the smurf's flawed first idea going to waste on her. "The deadline is now here. I want you all to show me what you have created on the theme of innovative projects. Don't dissapoint me, I know you won't anyway".
The tutor walked toward the nearest batch of students closer to him, as Vexy breathed a sigh of relief that this was all under controlled. She fist bumped both Jorge and Hogarth, the sign of teamwork edging closer to legendary status. Mr Anderson couldnt wait to finally see the microwave idea, unbeknownst of Vexy's massive pain to scrap the original toaster. Jorge eyed the projects made by the other students in the class and observed the winning prize, though the competitive side was optional.
"I wonder what the other students made". The serbian spoke, both Vexy and Hogarth hearing him. "We went to greater lengths to creat this, at least give us some credit".
"I almost failed becuase of Wallace". Vexy added, her guilt looked upon like the past. "I'm sorry, stomping out of the auditorium like that was what I couldn't control, because of my anger that lead because of the stolen-".
"It's looked upon now". Hogarth silenced him, the Maine born student smiling. That gave Vexy the same reaction.
"Forget about it. It's gone like your dignity back then". Jorge added.
"I had to cough up my mistakes so I couldn't lie to Mr Anderson". The smurf answered. "I'm not worried about my grades, though. I'm worried about-".
"Your sister?". Hogarth stepped up.
"I'm worried about your grades too. We did do this as a group after all. Taking it into consideration contributes made by you and Jorge really helped me turn over a leaf with the toaster episode. I am happy to have you as allies of the Harmonizers, if it so pleases Twilight, that is".
"She accepts anyone who helps a member of her group". The serbian spoke. "Who's to say she couldn't find a place for me and Hogarth to ally her? We fit right when we're students at Canterlot Academy".
"Yeah. I guess you're right".
"Now let's see what you three students have in store for me". Mr Anderson came toward the group, as Hogarth got prepared to take the white cloth down to showcase. "Remember, I'm looking for either a pass if you can tell me the simple description of your idea, a merit which you need to explain what it does, or distinction if you can anaylze how it works".
"Got you covered!". Jorge lead, to which the tutor nodded in satifaction.
"Let me see what you have created".
Hogarth hands, still on the cloth leaned to the right and quickly unravelled the microwave to Mr Anderson. It was sparkling albeit being made of steel metal.
"Voila! Our volcanical microwave, built from the hands of Hogarth, collected from the smart mind of Jorge, and brainstormed by the innovation of myself". Vexy explained.
"I collected volcanic gas from Washington, as Mt St Helens erupted a small one. It was enough for me to return and impliment the gas into the appliance". Jorge gave an answer.
"It works by operating like any other microwave, but the risk of it ever breaking is extremely slim". Hogarth added.
"I put together steel parts and gave them to Hogarth to build, then I installed the gas into the project".
Mr Anderon eyed the microwave in close inspection, giving an interesting insight into the build in more detail. He retracted back to face the three students, delightly pleased.
"This is very good model you three built upon. I have never seen a microwave that runs from volcanic gas. I must say your innovative skills ae out of this world, Vexy!".
"Well, I...". Vexy was nervous to spit the truth out to the teacher. As Jorge and Hogarth looked at her with anticipation of her troubles. She sighed.
"Is something wrong, Vexy?". Mr Anderson asked her.
"I had to rush brainstorming the idea, hence why it looks so generic".
"Why?".
"I had another project to consider, the same project you have perched on top of the display cabinet behind me". The smurf pointed to the display case with her thumb as she stared down, waiting for the inevitble punishment.
"Wallace was a great guy to print the toaster-soda combination to us. What are you talking about?".
"I was originally supposed to make that toaster thingy".
The other students in the class whispered to each other on the subject matter. Mr Anderson was puzzled, but understanding why the smurf chose to scrap the idea.
"Yes...I can see why. After the guest speaker of Wallace & Gromit came into the academy with their own build, the academy had a taste of mania with it, hence why Principal Celestia printed countless models for each of us as a sign of respect from across the pond. You was trying to be different, an innovative star you are, Vexy. I understand why you wanted to scrap the idea you once had and come up with the microwave. You are a star student in my class, no matter what hurdles make you fall".
"I'm not in trouble?". Vexy slighty lifted her head at the tutor.
"Not at all! I once had the same reaction when I studied at Canterlot High School as a senior student. Everybody mocked me for stealing an idea of a fellow student that thought of the idea before I had. Everybody chatisised me for infringing on Gina Hooves' idea before she decided to become a sales pitcher".
"Was that why she appeared on Best Friendly?". Uni-Kitty asked. "To become a marketing boss?".
"Yes. I don't blame Vexy for using another idea and rushing, just as long as she got the project out on time. I'm thankful for that. I applaud all three of you for working as hard as you can possibly be to make this happen".
Mr Anderson therfroe walked back to his desk, the pile of paperwork in front of him as he took them off the desk and gave them to the nearest student.
"Be a darling and hand them out please. We should write about our progress, showing others what you did to overcome and build these innovation! I'm expecting good marks from all of you! Don't disapoint me!".
The students therefore sat down at a desk they could find, awaiting the paperwork used for showing evidence of things. All of them whipped out a pen and started writing as soon a the paper lay down in front of them.
That's the end of this chapter. Vexy confessing her troubles to Mr Anderson, the teacher once telling her he had to deal with the same thing. What will happen next? Read on to find out. Please review.