Containment is Magic 2: Chaos Rising

Follower

Ponyville School House, Ponyvile, Equestria

July 3rd, 2013 CR

“Alright children, settle down. Class is beginning now!” Follower shouted, as he took his seat behind the teachers desk. With luck, the stallion had managed to get enough sleep, and was both excited and nervous to teach the class. The first thing he did at the schoolhouse was meet with all the students, and learn their names. With quiet murmurs, the students all took their seats, giving Follower expecting glances.

Once the murmurs died down, Follower looked around the classroom for a bit, then grabbed a piece of chalk, and wheeled over to the board. “Today, we will be learning about the Griffon Kingdom. Do-” Follower began, before the classroom door was thrown open.

A white unicorn filly with light purple and pink hair scampered in. “So sorry I’m late teacher, my caretaker woke me up late, and I got a long walk from the Carousel Boutique .”

Everypony in the room was silent for a few moments until Apple Bloom jumped out of her chair, and ran over to the new arrival. “Sweetie Bell!” The two fillies quickly locked into a hug, where they stayed until Follower cleared his throat.

“You can catch up with your reunion later, Apple Bloom, and... Sweetie Belle is it? Now please take your seats.” The two fillies quickly broke their embrace, and scampered to their seats.

Closing the door again, Follower made a mental note of Sweetie Belle’s name, then moved back to the chalkboard. “Alright, now that everyone’s settled down, we’ll begin our lesson. Today we are going to learn about the Griffon Kingdom, and it’s unique inhabitants. Can anyone tell me what a griffon is?”

The classroom stayed silent for a few moments, until a whitish gray pegasus colt by the name of Featherweight raised his hoof. “Griffons are a mix between a lion and an eagle, right?”

Follower gave Featherweight a warm smile and nodded. “Yes, that is correct, Featherweight. A griffon is a cross between a lion and an eagle. Most griffons live in the Griffon Kingdom, while a few live in Equestria. Does anyone know who the leader of the Griffon Kingdom is?”

The classroom remained silent for a few more moments, until Sweetie Belle raised her hoof. “I think it’s President Wilford.”

Follower nodded, quickly pulling down a map of the Griffon Kingdom. “Correct Sweetie Belle, President Wilford is the current leader of the Griffons. As you can see by this map, the Griffon Kingdom is mostly mountainous terrain, so many griffons are used to-” Follower began, until he was interrupted by the door being opened again. Follower opened his mouth to scold whoever entered the room, only to shut it again when he saw golden armor on the newcomers. Three Royal Guards entered the room, before taking positions on the sides of the door.

A few seconds of silence passed before another guard walked in, and stopped at the side of Follower’s desk. The guard was a orange pegasus stallion with a dark and light blue mane, and had designs on his armor that marked him as a Lieutenant. The guard gave Follower a brief suspicious look, then cleared his throat. “Mr Follower, by order of General Bon Bon of the Equestrian Royal Guard, you are to come with me at once.”

Follower just stared at the stallion for a few seconds, then slowly got out of his chair. “Where are you taking me, and why?”

The Lieutenant just gave Follower a hard look, then took up a leaning position against the chalkboard. “You’re being taken to Canterlot. As for the reason, that’s classified.”

Follower glanced at his class, then back at the guard. “Who’s going to watch over the class then?”

The guard smiled, getting up from his leaning position. “A sub will be brought in by the town within a few minutes. Until then, a guard will stay and watch over the children.”

With a major question answered, Follower sighed, and walked over to the guard. “Alright, I’ll come with you. Apple Bloom! Come with me!”

Without hesitation, Apple Bloom quickly jumped out of her seat, and took up a spot next to Follower. The Lieutenant glanced at Apple Bloom for a few seconds, then held up his hoof. “The filly stays here.”

Follower just stared at the Lieutenant, then shook his head fiercely. “No, Apple Bloom comes with me. She’s my child, and I’m not letting her stay here without me.”

The guard snorted in response, shaking his head slowly. “The filly stays.”

At this point, a sense of anger was building in Follower’s chest. “Either Apple Bloom comes with me, or I’m staying here.” Follower growled, his tone low.

The guard’s eye twitched, and he found himself getting out of his leaning position. “Listen here Follower. I’m here on my day off to pick you up, so you’re coming out of here whether you like it or not. I don’t care if I have to drag you out.”

The two orange stallions soon found themselves in each others faces, having a stare down, until Follower shook his head. “Like I said, I’m not leaving without Apple Bloom.”

There was a moment of silence, until the guard finally snorted. “Fine. The filly can come. Just get outside.” Satisfied by the guard’s change of heart, Follower trotted out the door with Apple Bloom in tow. The Lieutenant lingered in the classroom for a few moments, then walked out after Follower, grumbling deeply to himself.