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I was walking around when I heard rustling in the bushes. I went into my shadow form and investigated what was going on. It turns out it was the Cutie Mark Crusaders lurking around the school and were trying to see what it was like. This is honestly pretty fishy and I do not recommend doing this. Apple Bloom said "I can't wait! Twilight's school is supposed to be amazing inside!" It pretty much was, but I doubt you'll be admitted into this school. Sweetie Belle said "Rarity says there's never been a school like it." That is true. School was always so boring for me. Scootaloo said "I heard the students get to do tons of awesome stuff!" Of course, they do. Every day, when Twilight comes back to the castle, she tells me everything that happened that day which is nice I guess. She says that she tells me because I don't miss anything and my lack of presence in the school. It's whatever. Apple Bloom asked "Do you see anything yet?" Probably a supply closet. Scootaloo pressed her face against the window and said "Uh, yeah! It looks like… a broom! And a dustpan… And some buckets…" Yep. Sounds like a supply closet. There's nothing interesting in that room. You might want to keep looking. Sweetie Belle said "That sounds like a closet." You would be correct. Apple Bloom said "Try another window!"
They moved again while trying to keep their balance without falling down. They made it to another one and this time, they got a classroom instead of a supply closet. Scootaloo was amazed and it turns out it was Pinkie's class. She said "Who's ready for cupcakes?" You're teaching a class about cupcakes? Okay. I think I know where this is going. She bounced around and gave the students cupcakes while Scootaloo was watching in amazement. Gallus tried to eat the cupcake, but Pinkie stood on top of his head and said "They're not for you, silly!" Then why did you give it to him? "They're for sharing." Oh. I guess that makes sense. "First, say something nice." I'm glad that you are my friend. There. I did it and I mean it too. "Like this." Let's hear an example. "Ocellus, you are a great listener!" That is a nice thing to say. "Now you get to keep one cupcake and share one with another creature!" That definitely sounds like friendship material. Ocellus said "Yona, you're really strong!" That's nice to say and it's true as well. Ocellus threw the cupcake at Yona and she ate it. Unfortunately, Yona fell down on Pinkie and the plate holding the cupcakes got yeeted out the window which caused the Crusaders to fall down back into the bushes. Suddenly, butterflies started flying around and the Crusaders looked up. It was Fluttershy's class this time.
She said "All right students, it's time to meet some new friends!" The butterflies continued flying around and ponies were doing excited chatter. I heard Applejack say "Incoming!" and we went towards the scene of the crime to investigate what was going on. Figures. They were playing buckball. It is Applejack's favorite sport, so it makes sense. She said "That's friendship in action, y'all." That is true. Working together to win a sports game can be considered friendship. Sweetie Belle said "Wow! And I thought our school is fun!" I never thought school was fun except for field trips. That's just how humans act. Not even my high school was that fun. It was better than that stupid excuse of a middle school that was a prison, but it wasn't the most fun. Scootaloo said "Yeah, Miss Cheerilee never lets us play buckball in class." Gee, I wonder why. You're young kids. Buckball can be a really dangerous sport. Everyone here are either teenagers or full grown adults, so they can take the pain. You young children however, is a different story. One hit from that ball and that's a trip to the hospital right there. The only reason why is because your body isn't fully developed at a young child age. "I know. I've tried." You're lucky you didn't get killed.
Apple Bloom said "Hey! Why don't we go here instead?" Umm, I don't think so. First of all, you already are enrolled in school and second, you already know about friendship. The students that are enrolled here don't know about friendship. You guys already got that under your belt. You need to be taught the important life skills. Even though it is very boring, you need to know this stuff because it will be beneficial later in life when you are adults. "It's still school right?" Yes, but the material is something you already know, so there is no reason for that. They did their hoof bump thing and Apple Bloom said "What could be better than learning friendship with your best friends?" You already know it! There is no point in learning something if you already know the material. Sure, you may need to improve some, but you aren't completely clueless about it. Suddenly, Pinkie came out of the bush and said "Learning friendship with your best friends and cake!" That's pretty impressive, but that's not going to happen sadly. I went inside the school in my shadow form and went to Twilight's classroom because I'm curious on what's going on and I can do that since it's not part of the crime that's above my head. I heard Twilight say "Ahem! Good morning, class! Today, we're going to learn about friendship." That's pretty basic if you ask me.
"Spike? Slide one, please." Spike pushed the button on the projector and came a very disgruntled picture of Chancellor Puddinghead. I don't know what happened that day, but he definitely wasn't having a good one. "Back in the days of Chancellor Puddinghead- Uh, Spike?" Turns out, Spike had his wing in the light so all you saw was a very creepy bat wing covering the entire image which was very freaky. Spike said "Huh? Sorry, Twilight. Still getting used to my new wings." Well, don't sit right next to the light. Have your wings pointed towards the door and not in the projector. "They're pretty great, huh?" Yes, Spike they are. Now stop bragging and continue moving the train along. Twilight said "As I was saying… huh?" She turned around to see Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo sitting at desks with the biggest grins on their faces like they are about to poop themselves regretting nothing. "What are you three doing here?" Oh boy here we go. Apple Bloom said "We wanna go to your school!" That doesn't mean you sneak into a classroom like burglars and disrupt the class by becoming a distraction. Twilight said "But why?" That's a good question. Sweetie Belle said "We want to learn friendship!" But you already know friendship! Why do you need to learn it? Twilight said "I see. Why don't you three come with me?" Yeah, shoo. "Spike? You're in charge."
They went outside and I revealed myself in my spirit form which shocked everyone. Before anyone could say anything, Starlight said "Hi, Twilight! Looks like you could use a guidance counselor's help! Hint. Hint." I don't think this requires your assistance. Twilight said "No thanks, Starlight. I got this." Starlight was disheartened and said "Great. Well. I'll just go dust my office for the seventieth time." She walked away and it made me concerned. I feel bad for her. She just wants to help, but nothing requires of her assistance. I know exactly how that feels. Twilight said "I'm sorry to have to tell you this, but you can't be my students." They looked shocked and Sweetie Belle asked "Why not?" I said "I think it's quite clear why." Scootaloo said "Isn't this place for every creature?" I said "Yes it is. But the students here need to learn about friendship. They have no clue about it. You already know how it works and don't need to be taught that. Besides, you need to learn about the core subjects which I know is very much boring, but will be important and very beneficial later on when you become fully grown ponies." Twilight said "He's right. You already know all about helping ponies in need and being there for each other." They looked at each other, but they were still desperate.
Sweetie Belle said "Can't you just give us a chance?" All of them said please, but neither me nor Twilight would budge. I said "I don't think so. There's no point in teaching you material you already know. That's just the hard truth." Twilight said "Once again, he's right. You need Cheerilee's classes, not mine. Hurry up! You don't want late marks on your permanent record!" That's not good because that will hurt you down the line. Twilight opened the door and we saw every student saying as an oath "O dragon, my dragon!" which was really cringe and stupid, but that's what happens when you leave dragons in charge. They want everyone to worship them as if they are the greatest things on Earth. I said yelling in there "Don't be trying to have everyone worship you in there like in an idol. That is sinful and will get you in trouble." Spike looked at me confused and Twilight said "Spike? What did you do?" The Crusaders walked down the hall annoyed and Scootaloo said "Well, I'm not giving up. I know we can prove we belong in this school!" I said "Don't even think about it. I will put a barrier around here if I have to if you dare try and enter without permission." Apple Bloom said "You can't do that!" I said "Technically, I can. Paragraph 56, section 15 says "Any sort of distraction or hindrance that disrupts learning shall be kicked out from the school and have a shield barrier preventing entry." Also, Twilight has given me special permission to kick anyone out that has disrupted learning and you don't want to go up against me. So you better dip before you are permanently banned from this school." They hurried out and I put security cameras in the school to make sure they don't try and pull a fast one on me.
When it comes to security, I am a master at it. All the defenses I put up is something no creature can pass. Even if you are the smartest person in the world, you wouldn't be able to figure out my defenses. I did hear Apple Bloom say "By showing Twilight we've still got lots to learn about friendship." Why do I have a bad feeling this will be a terrible idea? "And I know just where to start." If you're doing what I think you are doing, I'll stop you right there. I headed out to Sweet Apple Acres and saw Applejack walking when she stepped in apples that had been smushed to applesauce. It was pretty bad. It looked like someone had vandalized the place. Applejack looked at Apple Bloom and was suspicious. She walked over and said "Apple Bloom! You know better than to leave our good tools out like that. And aren't you supposed to be on harvest duty right now?" Probably. Apple Bloom said "It's not like the apples are going anywhere?" What?! What is this hypocrisy?! Applejack said "What's gotten into you?" Seriously. This won'[t help your case. "Those chores are your responsibility! Farm work is family work!" She has a point. And if you think being rebellious is going to get you admitted, then you clearly are delusional. Apple Bloom said "Sorry, Applejack. Maybe, if I went to Twilight's school, I'd learn to be better at helping the family!" *facepalms* Really?!
How dumb are you?! That has nothing to do with anything. Okay, maybe it does, but you know what I mean. Applejack said "Ah! So that's what this is all about. Well, if it's learning you want, I'd be happy to give you a private lesson right now. Starting with cleanin' up all this equipment. Also, don't be tryin' and be pullin' funny business now. Zachary will put up a barrier if you try and enter there once more." Apple Bloom just grumbled and followed Applejack. I looked over at Rarity's place and I knew that Sweetie Belle would try to convince her sister to let her go to Twilight's school. She said "Please can I go to Twilight's school?" No! "Please?" No! "Please?" NO! STOP ASKING! Rarity got annoyed and said "I'm going to call you Repeatie Belle!" Hm. That fits quite well. "We've been through this. Please let me concentrate!" However, Sweetie Belle didn't get the memo and said "How about now?" NO! YOU DIMWIT! I went to Rainbow's classroom and expected the same thing from Scootaloo. Rainbow said "So there I was, leading the Wonderbolt formation into a super-dangerous sundog spiral, when suddenly there was a huge storm cloud in our way!" That's pretty cool. One of the ponies asked "What happened?" Probably something like this: "I escaped near death!" Rainbow said "My genius happened!" What's that supposed to mean? "I changed the routine on the fly." Uhhh, okay. "And because my crew are such tight friends, they followed me!" I think I remember the reference that Rainbow is giving.
Another pony asked "What did you do?" Probably something epic. Rainbow replied "Only the coolest thing ever." Care to explain? Scootaloo said "I flew up, did a super-amazing half twist into a backflip sonic rainboom." Seriously, you need to work on your disguise. Wait. How did Scootaloo get in here? I told her not to come in here! She disobeyed me! I don't tolerate that. Rainbow said "Hey, I never told that story to my students before." I didn't think so either. "Scootaloo." As if on cue, I appeared very angry. I said "I told you to stay out of this school and what do you do? You deliberately disobeyed me! That's it. You're coming with me. It's time to put up a barrier now." Scootaloo grumbled and I kicked her out of the school and put up that barrier over the entire school preventing her entry. I saw that they were meeting and I raised suspicions. They just would not give up, would they? I heard Sweetie Belle say "They're coming! Get ready!" What are you kids up to now? Oh dear. Scootaloo was on her scooter and Apple Bloom had a basket of apples on her head. I could tell this was staged and they are fooling no one at this point.
The basket fell down and caught Pinkie and Fluttershy's attention. Scootaloo said "Hey! Watch where you are going!" Really? Apple Bloom said "I was watching, watching you drive like a crazy pony!" What even is this crap? Scootaloo said "Well, maybe if you did not drop apples all over the street, I would not have to!" I said, coming out "ENOUGH!" I put up an obsidian wall to separate them and said "If you dare to think you'll be admitted into Twilight's school after doing so stupid like this, then you are delusional. Besides, all three of you are banned from the school at this point because one of you snuck back in when I told them not to. I'll only tell you once: STOP TRYING! Do you understand?!" They nodded their heads and I said "Good. Now GET OUT OF MY SIGHT before you wake up with poison joke in your bed the next morning!" They quickly scrambled and left. I heard Fluttershy say "Oh, I've never seen Apple Bloom and Scootaloo argue like this." I said "It was staged. They were faking because they want to go to Twilight's school which I told them no several times and they still keep trying to. Now, I've had to put up that barrier around the school to prevent them entry after one of them tried sneaking back in after telling them not to. *sighs* Life is so difficult these days.
Fluttershy said "I can only imagine what it feels like. But you shouldn't create fear like that in them." I sighed and said "I know, but it's just one of my pet peeves when ponies don't follow directions. Also, my emotions being connected to my magic doesn't really help either. It's like trying to control Discord's chaos magic." Fluttershy said "Wow. I didn't realize it was that bad. Discord's magic is so powerful that he's the only one that can control it." I said "It would make sense. But Twilight still believes in me to be able to figure it out. Anyways, I need to go do paperwork. I'll see you guys later." I dashed off and followed the crusaders. I figured they would go to their treehouse. I went inside their walls and heard Apple Bloom say "Ok, we've tried shirkin' chores, pesterin', disguises, fightin'." Yeah, and all of them failed because of how stupid they are and failure of execution. Sweetie Belle said "Hmm. We need to do something new. Something unexpected." With me, there is nothing unexpected because I know everything that happens in this show. There was whimpering and Apple Bloom said "Great idea, Scootaloo! We haven't tried crying yet!" That won't work on me nor the rest of my friends.
Sweetie Belle said "Yeah! It always works for Rarity!" Well, I'll make sure that won't happen this time. Scootaloo said "I wasn't crying. I think it's coming from outside! We looked outside and hold up. Cozy Glow. I despise her. If you watched Season 8, you know why I feel this way. For those that haven't, well, you'll figure out why by the end of the season. Sweetie Belle said "Aw, she looks so sad!" Don't fall for the bait! It's all part of her scheme! She cries to make you feel sorry and manipulates you by playing with your emotions and turns against you when you least expect it! Everyone will think I'm crazy now, but once the finale comes, then everyone will believe me. "We better go see what's wrong." I won't do anything for now, since I don't want to embarrass myself and have no evidence right now, but I'll keep an eye on her to watch what she does and will present it all when she gets caught at season's end. They went outside and Apple Bloom said "Hey, are you ok?" She's totally okay, but she wants to make you think that way. Cozy Glow said "Oh, thank you for asking. But no." Gee, I wonder why. I know all you people say I should give her the benefit of the doubt, but I refuse to do that because I know what happens in the end and I can see what her intentions are. It's nothing good, I'll tell you right now for those that want to give her the benefit of the doubt or feel sympathy for her.
What she did deserves no sympathy for me. Just thinking about it makes me so angry and makes me want to wipe her from the face of the Earth. "I'm having real trouble with *sniffs some more* the School of Friendship." Hmm, that's odd. Scootaloo asked "Twilight won't let you go either, huh?" It's not that. Cozy Glow said "Oh, no. It's not that. I'm in her class but *sobs some more* it's too hard!" Maybe because you want power out of it instead of actual friends. Uh, oops. I hope that didn't spoil the finale too much. Well, probably most of you already knew that, but I know there's some that haven't watched it yet. Sweetie Belle asked "Really?" and Cozy Glow nodded. She said "I just moved here to go to school, but everything's so new and different." I'm not buying any of it. I'm sure that you actually have that issue and I know how that feels, but I'm not gonna fall for your scheme by toying with my emotions. No thank you. "I don't know anypony!" How are you going to solve that? Betray everyone's trust? Okay, I really gotta stop spoiling things here, so I'll keep quiet about that.
Apple Bloom said "Well, now you do!" Yeah, you'll be betrayed in the end. I will never be her friend unless she shows true remorse for her actions and actually wants to change. They did their introductions and Cozy Glow did hers. She said "It's very nice to meet you." I'm not happy to see you. I'll tell you guys something. When I first watched this episode, I fell for the bait. The show really did have a twist and completely fooled everybody. Now when I look at it, I become so angry and full of wrath that I just want to unleash on her because of what she did. "But I don't know if I'll stay long." Yeah, you won't. You'll be in the pits of Tartarus by the end of the season. I know that's harsh, but's true. "I'll probably flunk out; I'm having so much trouble with my friendship lessons." I don't care. I know all of you are looking at me offended, but here's the thing: You pull a stunt like that and I no longer show any sympathy for you whatsoever unless you can prove otherwise which is very difficult. The crusaders gasped in amazement and Sweetie Belle said "We can help with those!" Yeah, but it will be a waste of time in the end. Scootaloo said "We know all about friendship!" I'm sure you do, but it will be all for nothing. Apple Bloom said "And studying with you would be almost as good as being in class!" I guess.
Cozy Glow asked "But why would you help me?" I wouldn't because of how you take my generosity and kindness and twist it to your own malicious purposes. "What's in it for you?" Everything except for your big scheme against the crown of royalty. Sweetie Belle said "That's how friendship works." At least that's how it's supposed to work. "When you give from your heart, you don't expect anything back." Well, look how that turned out. Cozy Glow said "Well, golly! If you really mean it, I could use some help with my homework." Sure you do. She pulled out three pictures and put them on the ground. "I have to do something nice for each of these three ponies." I mean, I understand the pressure, but once you start doing it more, it gets easier. "But I don't know anything about them." Ah, that's the fun in it. It's like ordering for the person behind you in a drive thru. You don't know what they like, but it's a nice gesture to do something for them. "And it's so hard to talk to ponies you've never met." I know the feeling, but that doesn't mean I feel bad for you. I'll empathize with you here, but other than that, I won't show any sort of sympathy or empathy towards you.
Apple Bloom said "Well, you're in luck! Cause we know all those ponies!" I didn't know that. Scootaloo said "Get ready for a friendship A plus." This will be wonderful. I was watching them like how Scar was with Mufasa's death with the stampede. I followed them and rolled my eyes when they were sneaking around trying their best not to get caught. Scootaloo said "That's Bon Bon." Yes, the only reason I know of her is all those fanfictions that have her and Lyra together which is very weird in my opinion because that's not how marriage was designed, but whatever. "If you wanna do something nice for her, first you gotta figure out what she needs." That's easy. Cozy Glow asked "How am I supposed to do that?" Just sit and watch. Scootaloo said "Just pay attention. Friendship is about listening to others." It definitely is, but I when you betray my trust, I don't have to listen to you anymore. Bon Bon picked up the bag and kept saying ow because of the cactus that was pricking her to death. "Uh oh. That cactus keeps pricking her every step she takes! If only there was something to protect her from those spines." There is. Just wait a second. Cozy Glow's face lit up and went over to Bon Bon. She says "It looks like you need help carrying your cactus so here's a safe way home." That helps, but I'm still skeptical.
Bon Bon said thanks and walked home. Cozy Glow ran back and said "I did it!" Yes, yes. Good for you. I don't care. Scootaloo said "Good job! But, uh, next time? Maybe don't give away my helmet." That would probably be a good idea. Cozy Glow said "Oopsie." and I walked away. I went to Sugarcube Corner and observed what was going on. I heard Sweetie Belle say "Green. Purple. Yellow. And one more purple. Whew. Sorting all those took longer than I thought!" It probably does. It looks very tedious. Cozy Glow asked "You really think Mrs. Cake will like these new sprinkle shakers?" I would think so. Since you are just being introduced, I'll let it slide for now, but I'm watching you. Sweetie Belle said "Mm hm! Now she won't have to use rainbow sprinkles all the time. She can just pick the color she wants!" I guess. The door opened and Mrs. Cake said "Oh, I'm sorry, I was to lunch." Doesn't bother me. You're fine. "Were you fillies waiting for me long?" I wasn't. Cozy Glow said "No. Um. These are for you." Mrs. Cake took the box and opened it. She said "Well, what a lovely surprise! I can't wait to try them out!" I'm sure you will. "Look! I made Rainbow sprinkles!" Oh dear. "Aren't they wonderful?" I would probably eat the cake, but it's not the most wonderful looking cake.
She walked away and Cozy Glow said "But… she… I… *growls*" Dang, what's making you mad? That's exactly how I feel when you betrayed everyone and committed a crime against the crown. Sweetie Belle said "At least she likes her present." That's true. Cozy Glow nodded and I went to the next place. I observed from afar Big Mac bucking apples. Or at least he's trying to. He bucked a tree and none of the apples fell. He tried again and again until he got mad at the bucket. Apple Bloom whistled over to crates full of apples and he went rushing over. Cozy Glow asked "Golly! How'd you know that would make him so happy?" Easy. Having things already done without being asked is a huge part of friendship. Friendship is kind of like a football team. Each team member relies on the other. If one goes down, the entire team crumbles. It's the same way with friendship. If one part isn't applied or goes missing, then everything falls apart. Apple Bloom said "Friendship means pitching in to help others' chores go faster." Basically, what I had just said. Big Mac ran past and nodded. "Especially when their special somepony's waiting for 'em." Oh, Sugar Belle had come to visit. I think those two are perfect together. I went back to the schoolhouse to observe what was going on and I can see how it's boring, but they need to know this stuff.
I hated it too growing up, but I knew that I had to learn it and it really did help me as I became an adult and was really successful on YouTube. I heard Scootaloo say "Ugh. That class was so boring!" So what? Who cares? Sweetie Belle said "Not even Miss Cheerliee can make the history of radishes exciting." Wait. Why would you need to know that? You should be discovering the history of Equestria. Apple Bloom said "I bet they don't have to learn about that stuff at Twilight's school." Yeah, because it's not required. They're only there to learn about friendship not core subjects like science, math, english, and history. Suddenly, Cozy Glow came rushing up to the crusaders like a bull in a china shop and said "Guess what?" What? "I got an A on my homework!" Good for you. I don't care. They all gave their cheers and I just stood there in disbelief. You ponies trust her now, but when the season finale comes, you are going to feel like a fool because you fell for the bait and took one of the biggest L's ever. "And I never could have done it without your help." I beg to differ on that. Sweetie Belle said "No problem!" I have a problem with it.
Scootaloo said "We just wish we could've done more." You will and then you'll take a HUGE L later on. Cozy Glow said "Actually, you can." Oh? "Headmare Twilight is giving us a big test at the end of the week." Oof. This is the first time I'm hearing this. "And I could really use your help studying." You ain't getting my help because you'll take advantage of that. She did the cute face thing and I just stuck out my tongue in disgust. I couldn't stand it. It's another part of her scheme. Apple Bloom said "We wanted to go to Twilight's school more than anything, but helping you has been even more fun." Good. That means I don't have to worry about charging you with crimes against the crown for attempted robbery and put you on a restraining order. "You can count on us!" I really would not say that. They did a whole bunch of things and I just watched just like Scar did in the stampede scene. They went back to the treehouse and Cozy Glow memorized every single element. Stop for a second. You see that face? I didn't notice it the first time I watched this episode, but after going into more detail with it on YouTube, I realized this is where it all began. This is the look where one lusts for power and will do anything to get it. The crusaders don't realize it, but I see it clearly.
I went back to the school and saw that the crusaders were waiting outside reading a book waiting for the results of how the test went. Everyone came rushing out, and Cozy Glow looked sad. The crusaders asked a bunch of questions and she said she failed. This plan wasn't as devious, but it would set emphasis on what will happen later on. She ran off sad and Apple Bloom asked "But how could Cozy Glow fail her friendship test?" I said "I have an answer for that." They turned around to see me and Twilight and both of us were very upset. Twilight said "I'd like to see you three in my office. Zach, could you lower the barrier so they can get in?" I nodded and the barrier was removed. They walked in and I watched them like a hawk. Once we were in Twilight's office, Scootaloo said "I know we wanted to be invited inside, but it kinda went different in my head." That was never going to happen no matter what you did. Twilight put the paper down and said "I can't believe you'd do something like this." I can, but I thought it was quite stupid.
Apple Bloom asked "Like what?" I said "Don't play dumb with us. I know everything you did and there's no point in denying it." Twilight said "He's right. You are Cozy Glow's tutors, aren't you? And don't lie because Zach can tell when you are lying." Scootaloo said "We've been working with her for days!" Twilight looked at me and I nodded saying it was true. She turned back to them and said "That's what she told me. So you've been setting her up to fail?" Whoa! I don't think that's the case. Sure, they've been acting dumb all day, but I don't think they purposely told Cozy Glow to fail. "I know you're upset that I won't let you come to my school. But to teach Cozy all the wrong things out of spite, that's just cruel." I said "Hold on Twilight. I don't think they purposely set up Cozy to fail. I think that she did it for a different reason." Twilight looked at me, but then thought about it. She said "That is a fair assumption, but I'm just not sure. I won't be too harsh, but I still need to make my point." Sweetie Belle said "We taught her all the right things!" I know you did, but it was part of a scheme. Twilight said "Then how do you explain these friendship test answers? What are the six elements of harmony?" Wait. Shouldn't there be seven? Twilight said to me "Oh, oops. I forgot to add the seventh. My bad. I'll fix that as soon as possible.
"Anyways, Five turtlenecks and a cheese grater?" What even is that? "Who is the Princess of Friendship? Your mom?" Oh, finally Hasbro has caught up with the modern times here. That's a thing everyone says these days. Apple Bloom said "I don't understand." I did. Twilight said "Me neither. I never thought you three would pull such a mean prank." They really didn't. It was all part of a plan devised by Cozy Glow. "I'm afraid I'm going to have to ask you to stay away from my school… and my students. And I'll have Zach charge you with a crime if you try and pull a stunt like that again." They held their heads down in shame and left. I looked at Twilight and asked "Was it really necessary for you to do that? I mean, I know it's not okay to do something like that, but I really don't think that it was their fault." Twilight sighed and said "I believe you, Zach. But I just can't take chances. What happened is very serious and I don't tolerate that, however, I understand what you are saying." I said "Well, let me show you this." I charged up my scepter and put up a screen of everything that happened. Twilight was shocked and now realized what she had done.
She said "We need to fix this! I can't believe I couldn't see this before!" I said "It can be easily mistaken. Honestly, Cozy was trying to help, but I think she could use a little guidance on how to do this properly. I need to go to Starlight!" I ran out of Twilight's office and headed to guidance. I went inside and saw Starlight arranging books. I guess when you have nothing better to do, that's what happens. She said sarcastically "Yay. Now I'll alphabetize them in reverse order." That sounds really boring. "Not much need for a guidance counselor at a School of Friendship." I feel bad for her. She just wants to do her job, but no one ever comes by well, except me of course just to talk about things on my mind sometimes. I need to get certain things out, so I just vent to Starlight about certain things that really are a struggle for me and she does give great advice, but I think she wants some new company not that I'm a bother, but just like rotating the fleet. "The only exception is Zachary, but even he's banned from the school, so my job is useless at this point." I wouldn't say that. Cozy Glow came in and it scared Starlight. "How much of that did you hear?" Not much. "Never mind." It's honestly not that bad. "Welcome! Can I get you a comfort pillow? Security blanket? Empathy cocoa?" I don't think she needs any of that.
Cozy Glow walked up and said "I just need some advice." Coming from you, I find that unbelievable. Starlight said "Well, I have plenty of that!" Well obviously, the title suggests that. "Anecdotes, insight, midnight confessions… I'm babbling." I think you are. "Ahem. Go ahead. I'm listening." I'll listen too because I need to put this on file for my case against you when you commit that crime against the crown. It's going to happen. Nothing will change about it. Cozy Glow said "I think I got my friends in trouble." This plan isn't as bad as the other one, just an honest mistake, but you could have done better. "They helped me study for my friendship test and I failed it. On purpose." Yeah, that's not really a smart move. You may think it's stupid now, but when you hear the reason behind it, it's a lot more believable. Starlight asked "Why would you do that?" That's not really helping. "Sorry, listening." Sure you are as you slip your cocoa on a warm sunny fall day. Cozy Glow said "The Cutie Mark Crusaders wanted to go to this school more than anything." I could tell. "So I thought if I showed Headmare Twilight they're bad at friendship, she'd let them come here with me!" That makes it a lot more understandable. But you shouldn't do that regardless.
Starlight said "That's devious!" Yeah, wait until the crime she'll commit at the end of the season. You won't have the same facial expression. "I mean… I see." She had this interesting face and kept sipping on the cocoa. Cozy Glow said "I guess I still have a lot to learn about friendship." That's what you should have said at the end of the season, but you didn't feel that way. So, unless you actually want to change, I refuse to believe that statement. Starlight said "Actually, I think you're doing all right." You won't say that at the end of the season. "Sure, that was a really, really bad way to try and help your friends." I guess, but compared to what's going to show up on her record later down the road, that's nothing. "But what matters is, you wanted to." Not really. "The reason the Cutie Mark Crusaders don't go to this school is that they'd make better teachers than students!" I agree. They know quite a bit about friendship, so I think they would fit better teaching about friendship instead of learning it. Cozy Glow said "So you do have a place for them here?" I said, coming out "I believe so." They gasped in fear and I rolled my eyes. I said "It's not that bad. I'm wandering around all the time. Anyways, Cozy, I have an idea. What do you think, Starlight?" Starlight looked at me and then her face lit up as an idea came to mind. She came to me and we went to the schoolhouse.
I heard Apple Bloom say "I bet there's no Wonderful World of Cleaning lesson at Twilight's school." Nope. Sweetie Belle said "We'll never find out now." I think you are mistaken. Scootaloo said "I still don't get how Cozy failed her test after all that studying!" I know why. It was part of a scheme that will be important later on. She wanted to gain everyone's trust and then betray them when they didn't see it coming. Sweetie Belle said "Or how Twilight could blame us for it!" She did what she thought was best. It will be fixed though because when I showed her what happened, she realized her mistake and we'll make things right. Apple Bloom said "Or how gum can be so sticky!" That's always been like that. You let it sit there for several hours after having it in your mouth, and it will become very sticky. Even more than maple syrup from Canada. Starlight knocked on the door and I opened the door with my magic. All the students were in awe of my presence, but I said "Sorry to interrupt Miss Cheerilee, but can me and Starlight borrow Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo?" Miss Cheerilee nodded and they were scared as heck. I understand why.
We all got back to the school and I stood at the door guarding it letting all of my friends in like this is some important military meeting going on or something. Once they all came in, I shut the doors and stood next to Twilight. She turned her chair around and Scootaloo shouted out "We didn't do anything wrong, we promise!" We know that. Twilight said "I know that. Now. Thanks to Zach, I now know why you did what you did. Which is why I wanted to talk to you." I agree. Sweetie Belle asked "Wait. So we're not in trouble?" I said "Nope. You never were. All it took was some convincing from my part to Twilight so that the misunderstanding could be cleared up." Twilight nodded and Starlight said "Just the opposite. Cozy Glow, is there something you'd like to say?" How about when you will betray all of our trust and commit crimes against the crown? Okay, maybe not right now, but I would have liked to see it when the time comes. Cozy Glow said "This is all my fault." What you did later on was all on you. You had a chance, but you showed no remorse and you will be punished for that. "I messed up my test on purpose, so we could all go to school together!" I really want to empathize with Cozy, but I can't because of what she did later on. That is considered unforgivable to me. Unless you can prove to me that you are ACTUALLY sorry for your actions and want to change, I refuse to forgive you. I know that sounds cruel, but that's just how it is and it's part of my human nature.
I know the right thing would be to forgive her, but I'm not going to allow myself to be taken advantage of just so I could say that I forgave her. I'll leave Twilight to do that. That's not in my wheelhouse, so I'm not going to deal with it. That's in Twilight's, so she can deal with it if she likes. "I'm sorry." You should be sorry for what you did later on, but you showed no remorse at all, so I refuse to believe that. I know that I'm so bitter and stubborn about this, but when a small child does something that large scale, it makes me hate them and refuse to accept them in my circle of friends if they dare ask which I will strongly deny them. Twilight said "Thank you, Cozy Glow. Honesty is one of the pillars of friendship." So is being able to admit what you did is wrong and try to change by showing remorse for your actions, but Cozy Glow will ignore that later on. "But you already know that." I think we all do. "Which is why I'd like to give you these." Spike brought them over but he fell and they went to the crusader's hooves. Applejack said "They're honorary diplomas, making y'all official graduates of this school." That is quite confusing. They never even attended here.
Rarity said "You've more than earned them." I don't know if I'd say that. I'm not trying to be mean here, but I'm just thinking logically, that's all. That's what I do. Rainbow said "Without even having to study!" Oh goodie! How wonderful is that?! Yeah, I could care less. The birds had put on the hat that high school seniors get at graduation and there was celebration. Twilight said "And, if you're interested, I think Starlight has a place for you at my school after all." Hey! I brought up the idea too." Oops. Can't forget Zach either. Don't know why I do that." The crusaders got excited and Starlight said "We could use some good friendship tutors on staff." That is true. "And I hear you're the best out there." I beg to differ. There's only one reason why: Me. I spend every day with the Tree of Harmony that I could say everything I know about friendship, plus the experiences I've had back home over the years. But I'm not complaining that much. The crusaders and Cozy Glow headed out and Twilight said to Starlight "And that's why this school needs you as our guidance counselor." I said "Even if I'm the only one that's talking to you, it doesn't mean that your job is completely useless." Starlight went wide eyed and asked "You knew that?!" I said "Of course. Honestly, why are ponies even surprised these days that I'm everywhere all the time? It's part of who I am and I have to protect this school and the rest of Equestria somehow." Twilight asked "How would you do that if you keep eavesdropping on ponies' conversations?"
I said "Well, oftentimes, there are things that get spread around that just aren't true and it's part of my duty to clear that up so it doesn't brew into fighting or worst case scenario, war. I know that most likely won't happen, but I can't take any chances. Also, just because I'm not allowed on campus grounds doesn't mean I can't perform my royal duty and protect it from threats. In case you haven't noticed, there are security cameras everywhere in this school just to make sure no burglaries happen and cause serious damage to the school which I'll most likely have to pay for. If I do catch anyone doing that, that means I get to hand out crime charges left and right because man is it fun to do. I'm kidding. It's honestly not fun, but I need to do that so that they don't go unpunished. Anyways, I'm gonna head out of here. I'll see you back at the castle, Twilight." I went into my shadow form and took off back to the castle. I saw that Twilight and Starlight looked at each other confused before Starlight said "He sure is weird sometimes." Thanks. I get that a lot. Twilight sighed and said "Yeah. That's how he is. But I still care for him anyways despite how weird he is." Now that's unconditional love right there. I'm not saying the L word quite yet, but you know what I mean.
I sat outside the balcony once again so I could feel the wind blowing on my mane and look afar at the sunset. It really was a pretty sight. Showing God's creation right in the sky. A picture that was painted for me and the rest of mankind. I'm not trying to be religious here, so calm down atheists. I just include it in the story because it fits it quite well despite what you think. Suddenly, I heard hoofsteps and I knew it was Twilight. I said "Found me again. I guess I'm that easy to find, aren't I?" Twilight giggled and said "Of course, silly. You're always in the same spot so it's not that hard to find you." She rested her head up against my side and I said "All of this will be ours one day." Twilight said "What do you mean?" I said "One day, Celestia and Luna will step down as rulers and we'll become the next ones seeing all this pretty nature." Twilight said "Are you really going to rule one day?" I said "Of course. Ever since we've been together and being prince, I've always wanted you to rule by my side." Twilight blushed at that and asked "You really think that?" I said "Of course, my beautiful princess. There's no one else that I can think of that I would want to rule all of this wonderful land with than with the most beautiful mare I've seen." Twilight blushed blood red in embarrassment and said, hitting my side lightly "You are so cheesy sometimes." I said "I know, but you care for me anyways."
Twilight said "I do. No other creature has made me more happy than you have." I said "Really? Cause usually I'm a nuisance to everyone else I've known." Twilight said "Well, not to me. I think you're perfect just the way you are." She really does know how to be my guidance counselor, does she? "Of course, you big goofball. You don't think I do this for nothing do you?" I guess not. "I do it because I care about you and you mean something to me." I guess I never thought of it that way. I'm so stupid sometimes. "You're not stupid. You just didn't know which is okay. Besides, nothing would ever make me think otherwise." I said "Thanks Twilight. You always seem to know what to say to me." Twilight said "Anytime for my handsome prince." She rested her head against my side and we just looked as the sun went down. I can't wait to see what will happen when I become King one day.
AN: I keep doing this habit of posting a chapter on Monday's instead of Sundays. I hope I don't make anyone mad by doing that. I really need to stop staying up watching the NFL. I'm still shaking my head in disbelief that the New York Giants beat the Seattle Seahawks yesterday. I have nothing against the fanbase, but that game was winnable for Seattle. I think they just gave them that win because they felt bad for being in the worst division in all of sports. I was never really a New York fan, but congrats Giants fans. You're on top the NFC Least. But Washington, Dallas, and Philadelphia all still have a chance to win the division. So don't get your hopes up yet. I'm just saying. Anyways, there is this one person that I will not name that keeps harassing people all over fanfiction and if you experience this, just either ignore them if you got guts like me or report them to fanfiction. I don't know if it will work or not, but there's nothing wrong in trying. Anyways, hope you guys enjoy the chapter.
Next Chapter: The return of Queen Chrysalis! After being exiled to the Everfree Forest, Chrysalis has a plan to clone the mane six and take control of the Tree of Harmony. There's only one thing that is standing in her way: The Prince of Equestrian Defense. Aka Zachary. He refuses to let Chrysalis take control of the tree that houses the most powerful magic in all of Equestria and does everything he can to stop her. However, his friends are completely fooled by this and have no clue about this. During a retreat to the Tree of Harmony, they think that their friends have been acting strange when in reality they are clones of them and aren't real. Will Zachary reveal the truth to his friends, or will it be too late and have Equestria bow down to Queen Chrysalis?
Until then, my fellow readers
