Chapter 53: The Big Opening

In the Canterlot United Ladies training ground: Filly Park, the team were training on the training pitch. A few of them wondered what team they will be facing at the start of the MLS season, which starts in March. Helenia Bowton came out, carrying a pack of drinks for the tiresome players. She came over to the touchline, where the players could hear her every word.

"Ok, good team". She shouted across to them. "We need to make sure that this training will not beat the training on the opening day of the MLS season when we travel to Bangarang Stadium to face Canterlot City Ladies in an all-out Canterlot derby".

"Huh...". Sticks replied, confused.

"So make sure we keep this full fitness training at full stretch people".

She then sat down on a bench, watching the whole snenario unfold.

"Canterlot City Ladies". Lola said. "That means we get to go against Rainbow, Vanellope and Sunset".

"It sure is" Applejack replied.

"Just one teeny tiny question". Sticks replied. "How...?".

"Well, you seen here Sticksy, once the girls get to their respective soccer teams, they get to face each other twice a season". Applejack explained.

"And...?".

"It will be a perfect way for us to grab all 3 points". Lola tagged along.

"And for our team to be the best".

"Wait...". Sticks replied, stopping her training. "Is this something important I need to tell Helenia, because I have to".

She ran to the bench and told Helenia to have a private talk between the two of them. They walked inside and into the dressing room.

"What's the matter Sticks?". Helenia asked.

"It's nothing, it's just...do I really have to face my other best friends in this...MLS season".

"Yes, twice".

"It's just that...Rainbow Dash, Vanellope and Sunset are on the opposite team, I'll do nothing but upset them".

Helenia was confused as to what she actually said, but then she thought of an execution to her statement.

"Sticks". She replied. "How will you upset your other best friends, opposition are friends too".

"Well, except fierce rivalry".

"Yes, yes. But we shake hands before and after the game".

"Well, if it means so much. Then, Can I join City on loan?".

"Probably, but that will mean you being exempt from this fixture".

"Nah, it's alright. I'll stay".

"Why?". Helenia asked. "Is there something wrong with Lola and Applejack?".

"No, they're just...fine, I guess".

"Well..., this fixture is going to be fine Sticks, there's nothing wrong going to happen during the day".

"And your point is...".

"My point is that you will be perfectly fine being on the United side of Canterlot". Helenia replied before sending Sticks to the training ground. "Now you must continue training".

"K". Sticks replied as she ran to the pitch and continued where she left off.


That's the end of this chapter. So, Sticks is worried that she might upset her other best friends. What will happen now. Read on to find out. Please review.