A/N: I am SOOOOO sorry that I placed this story on a long hiatus. I got burdened by various things that myself could not handle very easily. As a matter of fact, things are getting better. BUT I CANNOT PROMISE UPDATING AT A WEEKLY BASIS but hey, I posted this chapter and that's all that matter. So, please contain thee. And Enjoy
Chapter III: Planning
The meeting was about an hour long, the other members talked about their contributions to the school and events that ARE going to happen in the next few days and months. Technica talked about an event called "Battle of the Bands", all of the bands are going to sing and the winner gets to be given 10,000 dollars, to which Melodia and the others agreed and scheduled on December 7. Today's November, by the way.
"Of course… You'll be joining, right Ryan?" Technica raised an eyebrow and winked at me.
"Ehhhh… Yeah sure, why not? That is, if I can find a band that can play bongos using buckets then I'll be fine." I said sarcastically.
For the time being, music is my strong suit. So, the main conflict here is getting band members to play with me, which is going to be a difficult challenge.
Next, Dashie talked about the athletic meet next week. As you already know, that I am not into sports and I'm fucking lazy. She said that there was going to be different kinds of sports including basketball, track and field, volley ball and some shit like that that I am not entirely interested.
"Hey, Ryan… Do you do sports?" she asked.
"No, I do not."
"What?! Why not? You look muscular than any of the boys here!"
"If there's one thing you know about me, is that I am lazy. Well, what do you expect? I don't do sports, I go to the gym to work out."
"But do you wanna join the athletics meet?"
"Fuck no."
Dashie made a sad pout, but then suddenly, she turned to look at me and used the ol' puppy eyes trick on me. "What are you fucking doing, Dash? Nice try, that old trick won't work on me."
But Dashie still insisted. Goddamn it, WHY DOES HAVE IT TO BE THAT FUCKING TRICK?!
"I am terribly sorry, Dashie but I'll have to decline your offer. I have too many jobs to do." Dashie pouted. Seems like I got out of that one...
Next one is Sparks. Sparks talked about a quiz bee coming up on Friday about the typical nerd topics like Math, Science, History and stuff like that. The winner is going to be getting another cash prize from another school. Quiz Bees are sort of not my interest considering I've been a B student in class, and please don't tell me that I have to join this too. Because I've joined two activities now and for the love of God… DON'T.
"That's kinda good. But why though?" I said to her.
"For our 'Legacy' project. We're making something that will… make the students remember us when we're gone. And help the students…"
"At least it's for a good cause."
"Hey, Master—" Twilight looked at me.
"Ryan."
"Ryan… Can you join the quiz bee for me?"
Wait, did she just say that I have to join the damn quiz bee for HER?! Are you fucking shitting me? ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME?! I've got two on my hands and now I have to join the fucking quiz— Wait…
"For you? Why?"
"Because… the books in our school are old and deteriorated, and our budget was cut due to a typhoon formerly attacked the city a month ago including our school. We really do need to replace the books to help the others study, that's one part of the Legacy project."
She was pleading to me, it seems that rejecting the said offer was not on my options. The main objective/goal of this quiz bee was to catch up to the budget and buy new books for students and fix what's destroyed in the school compound. It was for a good cause, but the problem is, I have too many for me to handle. Guess I don't have any choice but to go with it…
"I'll think about it. Not too sure about a quiz bee..."
Agreeing to the offer means there is no going back. I had stepped past the point of no return and the only way to get it all done is to move forward.
Flutters was the next to speak, my eyes suddenly darted towards her as I heard her name. She talked about the awareness of the diseases that's been infecting a great number of the school's nearby zoo (How could they even afford that?) particularly small animals like bunnies. Being the animal caretaker she was, she took the liberty to raise a program to let the students and adults alike to help animals.
Being involved in a relationship with the original Fluttershy in Equestria, I was beginning to develop feelings to her. Wait… is being in love with the parallel version of your mare friend considered cheating? Meh… Maybe not.
"I'll help." I volunteered. Why not?
"Excuse me, Mr. Wilson. But, don't you think that you have too many to handle?" Celestia asked.
An idea popped into my head, maybe a theory: These events might trigger something that will catch my attention leading to the disturbance Max was talking about. I have to figure this out…
"I can handle it. As long as I got everything under control, shit won't happen." I said casually.
The committee gasped at my inappropriate sentence. Yeah, like "shit" and "fuck" isn't appropriate in an adult fan fiction. Oh wait, am I breaking the 4th wall again? Shit…
"Mr. Wilson! No cursing or uttering foul words in this board meeting or within this school premises. It is an act of—"
"Yeah, I know. An act of immaturity, but if we got used to it, we cannot avoid it. Wait, why are we talking about this anyway? Let's just move on."
Celestia grabbed her papers and fixed them, "Alright, Mr. Wilson. Since you're an expert in anthropomorphic medicine, you will be taken the liberty to be the school doctor in our clinic and start giving medicine to… stabilize our behavior. Also, if you want to learn, you are free to attend class."
Jesus Christ Almighty, "not able to control ourselves", great... Backing my head against my chair, I can't stop thinking about what to do while I'm finding the problem to this stupid shithole. But giving pills to anthropomorphic students can be a hobby to do. But wait, I'm free to attend class? Why?
Maybe it's something of a free thing to do. Guess I can do that while I have my free time to waste. After all, enjoying time wasted is not wasted time, right?
"Can do. When do you want me to start?"
"Today, go to the clinic and start. Alright, every event is set and on schedule. Meeting dismissed."
All of us board members went out of the room to get ready for the upcoming events while I, still confused what in the name of the Lord God is even happening to everything, went back to the dorm..
Flutters noticed me going back and called out to me, "Master! MASTER!" said her, "Why are you going back? I was wondering if you could help me with some preparations."
I glanced back at her, she was so cute… I couldn't help but to mesmerize her beauty at a far distance. She truly was beautiful…
Realizing that I was being weird again and FS was waiting for an answer, I snapped out of trance and spoke, "Oh! Uhhhh… I got to get something real fast. Gotta jet! Bye!"
I waved back at Flutters and continued to run towards the direction of the apartment.
Meanwhile, Flutters looked down. Sad and disappointed, and the gushing of the wind thrilled her—filled her with emotions of uncertainty. So that now, to the still beating of her heart, she stood repeating, "What is this feeling?"
And until now, she doesn't know what it is.
Slamming my door open fast and panting, I quickly sat in front of the computer and opened my messenger.
Clicking on Max's icon, I started to talk to him.
TheRav3n: Okay, I'm going straight to the point. How is joining all of the activities going to help me?
TheWhiteGod343: I don't know but it could help you gain popularity and accessing more into the school and gaining more intel. Meanwhile, since you've been busy; I just got information about the disturbance.
TheRav3n: Really? What is it?
TheWhiteGod343: It's called the Black Omega Stone. It is said to be the one most dangerous artifact known in the whole Equestrian history. Whoever possesses it grants them unimaginable powers, even past the point of me.
Seemingly enough, this is a serious crisis. This is much more bigger than Dark's assault. Because of what Max said, the Black Omega Stone can be much more powerful than Max himself. If it's that dangerous, then I only have one job to accomplish. NEVER LET ANYONE GET THEIR HANDS ON THAT STONE.
TheWhiteGod343: You can find clues by joining those occasions you are joining. You have to find that stone Ryan, or else it's all over for the whole universe. They win and we lose.
TheRav3n: Understood. I gotta go now, I got business to attend to.
TheRav3n logged out.
After logging out from the messenger, I grabbed my things and time to set off to the clinic. But then again, medicine is not my specialty.
And everything aside, first task in business: Get some band members.
While walking down the corridors, I can't think but to HOW CAN I GET SOME BAND MEMBERS? I mean, I don't even know students here. First time I got here, I already got assigned to be the school doctor in a clinic. Well, it can't be that bad…Now can't it?
"Band members… How the hell am I going to get some?" I asked myself.
Suddenly, a guy by standing at a nearby drinking fountain heard me. Blue spiked hair, jacket, rubber shoes and stuff, and a fellow human.
"Hey, I heard you're looking for a band member?" he muttered out loud.
I darted my attention to him, "Huh? Are you talking to me?" I asked.
"Yeah, who else am I talking to?"
"Oooookay… Well, I AM looking for one. I'm Ryan Wilson. Freaking Melodia and Technica wanted me to join a battle of the bands this month. Are you joining it too?"
"Ugh… Yeah, I am… Those two also invited me to join. Luckily, you, me and my friends can start one if you are willing to."
Alright… This is an opportunity for me to take. However, how can I know that I can trust him? This might be a trick.
"How can I know that can trust you?'
"Name's Flash… Flash Sentry. Look, I may not look trustworthy but trust me… I am."
Flash? Flash Sentry? Isn't he the one that Twilight has a crush on? Glad he's also here; guess that I can trust him. After all, he is one of the Royal Guards in Canterlot.
"I guess I can trust you. So… where are your friends that will help us?"
"Come on. I'll show you to them."
I followed Flash and walked up to the 3rd floor. As we were walking, I noticed that all female anthros kept darting their lustful eyes on me while female humans kept talking and giggling while looking at both of us.
Flash bumped my shoulder to catch my attention, "Don't worry, you'll get used to it. After all, the female anthropomorphics are much more dangerous during THIS HEAT. So, you should stay away from them for a while. Meanwhile, girls… They're just attracted to handsome boys. So… What are you good at?"
"Singing, and a bit of guitar."
"DUDE! Perfect, we're just one band member away and all we need is vocals. Thank God…"
"Uh-huh, we have to hurry up also. I need to go to the clinic."
"Why? You sick or something?"
"No, I'm the new school doctor. I'm supposed to give medicine to lower down their sexual activeness."
"Oh, okay then… Come on!"
After reaching the 3rd floor, we entered the music room where a bunch of familiar teens talking to each other. And then I saw Silver.
"Guys, meet our newest band member, Ryan Wilson."
"Ryan! Hey, dude! Wassup?" Silver shouted.
"I'm good. So, you're in a band, eh?"
"Yeah, I am. They wanted me to join since I have really good keyboard skills."
"Nice… And Spike! Wow, what are you gonna be in the band?"
"Oh! Ummm… I'm the bassist and I'm good at singing to but not that really great. I could be your second vocalist."
"Awesome!"
"So, Ryan… These are our band mates since you already know Silver and Spike. First, let me introduce you to our drummer…"
A male anthro with poofy brown hair similar to Pinks' hair, yellow rolled-up polo with his white t-shirt exposing, blue pants and yellow shoes, stood up in front of me.
"Heyo! The name's Cheese Sandwich, nice to meet you! I'm the drummer in this band!"
His behavior is similar to Pinks but a more stable and calm, "Nice to meet you too." I said back.
"Next, our DJ who uses the turntables and the sampler, Soarin'. He's more older than any of us here."
Another male anthro, he wears a black t-shirt with a logo of what seems to resemble a yellow thunderbolt through a dark grey, heart-shaped symbol reminiscent of a double cresting wave, grey pants and red rubber shoes.
"Soarin'? Are you by any chance, related to the Wonderbolts?" I asked.
"Yeah, they're my teammates in the athletics team. How'd you know?"
"Nothing, it's just that I heard about you, seems you were pretty pretty famous. Nice to meet you, Soarin'." I walked towards him and shook his hand.
Now that the introductions are finished, all of us sat down in a circular pattern. Flash started to discuss.
"Okay then. Now that that's done, what song are we playing on the Battle of The Bands?" he asked.
"Wait, shouldn't we decide on our band name first?" Spike suggested.
"Good idea… What if we name our band… Flameheart?"
"Nahhh… That's too lame. How about "The Ninjas"?"
"You gotta be kidding me, that's stupid, Silver… How about you, Ryan? Got any good ideas?"
I pondered a bit… Naming a band can be the hardest thing that a band can decide on. Of course, you need everyone's agreement for the band name to be decided. And I don't think mine's gonna cut the deal… to think it would come to this, it's as hard as naming your RPG character!
"Uhhh…" I gulped. "How about…Brightest Light?" I suggested.
I know the name sucks, but I gathered my knowledge about power metal bands and thinking how they would name they name their bands. Something that relates to "White Light" or whatever the hell. Just something to suggest to them, and unfortunately, it sucks. Great for a first impression, huh?
"Hmmm… Brightest Light? That… SOUNDS AWESOME! Let's go with Ryan's idea."
In hindsight, that name actually sucks for me. But at least it got through though…
"Alright! We got the name, the members, the instruments, but what song are we going to play?" Spike asked.
We pondered on Spike's question for a bit, "I don't know. We'll go with Death Metal maybe?"
"Fuck no, too much guitar and screaming." I protested.
"Pop?"
"Let's go with that. I'm into Pop anyway." Silver agreed.
"Well, we could always go with Power Metal. But then again, Pop is always good. Except for that really bad song where they sing all about bass. Jesus, that song is downright terrible." I suggested.
As we talked about what song we're going to play, a familiar voice spoke through the PA system, it was the principal. We stopped talking for a while and listened to what the Tia has to say.
"Attention students, due to specific reasons, the Battle of the Bands will be moved to February of next year. We apologize for the inconvenience, though it will give you time to prepare. The schedule of the events will be posted in the bulletin board, be sure to check. Thank you."
I rubbed my face with my one hand in disappointment, I sighed," Are you fucking kidding me? Jesus…"
"Well, that was convenient as hell." Soarin' followed.
"Aww! That was a bummer…" Cheese pouted. Truth to be told, what happened so far was really quick and escalating really fast that I never even got to know what was happening. So this was really good timing to do that.
"Huh… Anyway, we can use Saturdays of next month to practice. Sounds good?" Flash asked
"Yeah, so it's decided. We'll play three songs. Think Not Forever by Lost Horizon, The Phoenix by Fall Out Boy, and Shots by Imagine Dragons."
"Agreed. Well, see you guys on the flipside!" And everyone gave their goodbyes.
Exactly as we did that, a knock came out of the door suddenly. I looked to see the six to be standing there at the door window. Cheese went to open the door and a pink flash suddenly jolted around the room, knocking Cheese off his feet.
"OH! I AM TERRIBLY SORRY ABOUT THAT! DOYOUNEEDSOMETHINGLIKEAGLASSOFWATERSOMETHINGSOMETHINGLIKETHAT?!" Pinkie asked. Huh, based on her attitude, something must've ticked inside of her.
"Oh uhhh… I'm fine! Really, BUT THAT WAS SO FAST AND AWESOME!"
"I KNOW RIIIIIIIGHT?!" She shouted.
"Hey!" Rainbow and Soarin' both shouted, "Would you mind?!"
Suddenly, they both look at each other. "Jinx!" the both shouted again.
"Double Jinx!"
"Triple jinx!"
"Huh… You're good…"
I saw Sparks walk towards me, "Sparks?"
"Oh, Master! It's nice meeting you here! I suspect that all of you are having a meeting about the Battle of the Bands?" She asked as the others went in the room.
"Uhhh… Yeah, we are. Are you too?"
"Of course! I mean, why not right?"
"Eh, you have a point. Well, we better get going then."
"Oh, okay. I'll see you back at the dorm!" She waved her hand goodbye as the "Brightest Light" departed.
Suddenly, Fluttershy called out to me, it was faint but I heard it loud and clear, "Mast—… Ummm… Ryan!"
I stood stopped at my tracks and turned around to face her, "Hm?"
"W-W-What… are y-you going to b-be in the b-band?" She stuttered. She was so cute with that shy and timid look, I let out a small chuckle.
"Vocalist and Rhythm guitar player. How about you?" I shouted back.
"Ummm… Vocals and… T-T-T-Tambourine!"
"WOW! Nice! I like that, well… See ya'!" I waved to her as she waved back.
'Shy's never been this straightforward, something's different… But who the hell cares?
Seems like this was a quick yet good start so far, but I still haven't found anything yet until now about that stone. That being said, I have to set my priorities straight first, can't risk doing everything at once, right?
Right… for now, I need to think about what to do in this world. I had to investigate further, gather intel. And I also noticed…Something was not right about this school… especially some students…
A/N: Sorry for the hiatus guys, I've been really really busy this past months and I never got time to write anything. But, hey… at least I uploaded this one. As previously said, I can't promise to update at a weekly basis, since I'm really busy to the bone. Thanks for being there guys! Peace!