Chapters The ponies had spent three weeks in the Unicorn Keys. It was warm and lovely. Rarity went shopping every day. Twilight met with the royal family often. Applejack sold produce to send money to her family's farm. Pinkie Pie partied all three weeks. The locals loved her “Eccentric Bashes” and spoke of her antics affectionately. Fluttershy helped run a foal daycare center. Rainbow Dash became a celebrity due to the Sonic Rainboom and her whiplash sense of humor. Spike was adored by the female population of dragons which seemed small until Twilight had to deal with constant phone calls about her scrawny but handsome assistant. The Summer was over.. the ponies were returning to Pawtropolis. Twilight was nervous to return after three weeks of being away from Trix. September was around the corner, the Princess decided that the ponies could attend high school in Pawtropolis after a successful re-connection with the Unicorn Keys. Twilight was nervous..What would she study? Would the dogs be nice? Had Trix forgotten about her? Well it was the last week of summer..maybe she should enjoy this last day with her friends at the beautiful shores of the Unicorn Keys.
The bear chuckled darkly.“Yes we are baby.”
The bear cackled as lightning flashed at random in the formerly clear summer air. “Let the shipping wars begin!”
Twilight felt a slight wave of anxiety..
Sky shrugged. “Well it's just a subconscious factor of any high school. It's not like we're snobs or anything!”
Twilight tried not to snort with disdain. (Snobs yeah right!) “Why can't everpony be friends with everypony?”
Sky rolled her eyes. “They are! The lines are blurred more than ever! I was a freshmen and my mom's the guidance counselor. Now I'm a cheerleader with shy, wonderful boyfriend!” Sky sighed.
No sooner than Sky had asked did Twilight meet Trix's eyes across the courtyard.
Sky smiled. “Ahh track star Trix, nice choice! But that hottie's taken.”
Twilight's thoughts raced in sync with her heart. (Trackstar? Hottie? TAKEN?!)
“The cheerleader captain Maggie Mane.” Sky said pointing to a sexy Russian Blue as she kissed Trix on the cheek. Trix blushed while his friends hooted.
Twilight felt her heart feed itself through a wood chipper as it dawned on her that Trix was no longer hers.
Then across the courtyard Twilight saw Amazon kiss Maggie on both cheeks and put his arm around her.
Twilight raised an eyebrow. Apparently Trix wasn't the only one with secrets.
Sky continued to spew gossip. “ Bruno and I dated last year. But he broke with me because he didn't wanna hurt Brave's feelings. Bruno's special. But Brave and I are meant to be.”
Sky glanced at the unicorn's schedule. The border collie lit up.
Author's Note
This was done originally as an RP with a good friend.
Trix was feeling guilty. He had forgotten about Twilight. Maggie was his first love after all. What was that song? Oh yeah..First Cut is The Deepest... The greyhound still felt weird about seeing the unicorn look so hurt as Sky Fleet was babbling away...as usual. Bruno was the only one who wasn't going back to the way things were. Like the ponies had never come this summer. Trix respected his brother's high sense of honor. It set him apart from everyone at school. That was why the Rottweiler was so damn popular. As Trix was lost in these thoughts a vent opened up in the middle of the hallway. Out popped Bruzzles Holiday swinging from the ceiling. When Trix looked up he got smacked in the face with a chocolate brown nose. “Heyyy how's it hangin Trix? Why pray tell do you have Twilight in such a fix?” “Bruzzles how the hound-dog did you get in here?!” “I crawled through the vents. How else would I get in here?” said the brown bear with a shrug as if this was the most obvious answer in the world.
“Why do you need to sneak into school?! I have class. I can't deal with your shenanigans this early in the morning! Go bother someone else!” grumbled Trix.
“But I have to bother you! It's part of my schedule today! I even put it in my calendar! Do you want to see?”
“No Bruzzles. I have Gym. Leave my love life alone ok? Maggie makes me happy. End of story. Case closed.”
“If you say so. Catch you on the flip-side of your love life Trixie..you aren't just for Maggie you silly dog.”
The greyhound shook his head and sprinted toward the gym.
“Loud and Clear Captain Thornside! Commence Sailor Recruitment correct?”
“Unfurl the sails! Fair winds to you my first mate.”
“Roger that Captain! Rose is in bloom!” and with that Blossom signed off.
Bruno was changing into his gym clothes while talking to Trix. Trix telling his older brother what had occurred this morning.
“So he's bothering you? Was Blossom there?” asked Bruno.
Trix shook his head.
“No she wasn't. That was the weird part Brun. He seemed to be on his own.”
“That is odd....”
“I know right?”
Then the two brothers heard a familiar voice on the intercom...
Trix looked at Bruno in horror.
Bruno sighed.
Trix looked like he wanted to scream or laugh his tail off..maybe both.
Bruno trudged to the main office only to be yanked by his collar into a large dark room.
“Bruno we've been expecting you.” growled Amazon in a mocking tone.
“Wait you're involved in this pile of rabid dog drool?!”
“Um duh! Do you really expect me to stay out of this jumbo plan of awesome? Heck no!”
The Rottweiler groaned.
Minutes later Blossom and Bruzzles walked in wearing rainbow cloaks.
“Good work Amazon.” said Bruzzles with a dramatic nod of approval.
Amazon bowed.
Blossom adopted the same ominous tone and asked.
“Bruzzles I can't afford being pulled out of class for your matchmaking shenanigans!” whined Bruno.
“I feel so honored to be here! I will not fail in my mission! Our mission, I mean our mission...”
Blossom grinned. “We are glad to have you both. Your enthusiasm is riveting Amazon.”
Bruzzles nodded solemnly.
The jaguar practically jumped up and down.
“Amazon your fanboy is showing...” warned Bruno .
“It is? Does that mean...I'm exposed?” asked Amazon with a troll face that suggested a double meaning
Blossom giggled.
“Is that a problem?”
“Not at all good sir! We walk around fan-naked all the time!” said Bruzzles adopting an English accent at random.
Bruno hit his big black head against the wall.
“No way Founder of Flutterdash!” growled the bear.
“Bruno he's family! You have to help! Pleeeease?” whined Blossom batting her long eyelashes.
“Bruno we could mess with your personal life instead...”said Amazon with an evil smile.
“Fine. You win. I'll help...”
Bruzzles cheered.
After that crazy meeting with Amazon and the crazy shippers known as Blossom and Bruzzles, Bruno walked to second period. He saw Applejack across the hall talking to Twilight. The Rottweiler's face burned and his large heart fluttered. He could never have the courage to tell the Earth Pony how he felt or how much she affected him. Just the sight of her made his knees weak.
“Bruno..Earth to Bruno...Come in Bruno..Helloooo?”
“No! Why would I do that? I have no idea what you're talking about!” grumbled Bruno blushing.
“Um..I don't know..maybe because you have a crush on her the size of a dragon?! Could that be it or am I missing something?”
“Drop the carcass and get out Amazon. I don't know what you're talking about.”
The jaguar smiled and rolled his eyes.
“Oh Bruno denial is so not your water type. You are the worst liar in the world.”
The Rottweiler flushed darker.
“Never my love struck companion.”
Bruno sighed and playfully shoved Amazon.
The cat chuckled.
“Yes..you have made that more than clear Am....” muttered Bruno.
“Good. I am pleased the message was received...”
An hour before in first period Gym class....
Twilight sniffed to clear her nose and raised her hoof.
John shook his head. “Not quite the right answer Miss Sparkle but a valiant effort indeed.”
Twilight's confidence sank like the titanic. She lowered her head and vowed not to speak for the rest of class.
Maggie glowed in the spotlight. “Play your strengths. To be prepared you must put your best asset into play and know what they are.”
Author's Note
So credit goes to the same friend of mine that helped me with Chapter 1! Be kind when commenting.
Twilight fumed and began to mimic Maggie while crossing her eyes. Applejack gave her a disproving look. “Correct Maggie! I see someone studied this summer!” said John throwing a wink at Trix. Twilight was furious! With Maggie! With Trix! Trix was supposed to be hers! At this point the unicorn hoped Maggie was her partner so she could beat her. John paired everyone up for sparring. Twilight got her wish. Twilight hung her head in the head in the face of Maggie's triumphant smile. She had lost to her again. First Trix,then her perfect answer record , now sparring? She hoped things couldn't get worse but they did.... Trix walked over with a concerned look on his face. “Heyy Tiger.” Purred Maggie. Twilight groaned half in pain, half in disgust. She didn't feel good at all. She was dizzy and overwhelmed...Then she fainted. Trix ignored Maggie and took Twilight to the Nurse's office. The Nurse aka his mother Ruth cleaned the unicorns scrapes and put her on a bed to rest till next period. Trix sat on a vacant bed waiting for her to wake up... Applejack galloped to the Nurse's office , worried about Twilight. She saw Trix and let out a grunt, sitting on the edge of Twilight's bed.
“Can I help you?” drawled Trix.
Trix blushed. “Um...Well..Maggie and I started seeing each other after you guys left, and I guess I should have told Twilight?”
The mare's voice got firm. “You're darn right you shoulda told her! Shame on you pittin these gals against each other like that.”
Applejack blushed at the mention of Bruno,then said, “Look. I don't want y'all to be broken up anymore than Twilight does. If you really feel like you're meant to be with Maggie then fine. But if you change your mind that door is gonna close real quick.”
Trix nodded. “Well things can change real quick Applejack. And maybe that door will open instead of close. And why are you blushing?”
Applejack blushed harder. “Don't change the subject! Are you suggesting that you want Twilight back?”
“If we keep this between us yes.And are you crushing on my brother?” Trix smirked.
Trix chuckled. “Not really, He stares at you ALL the time. All his friends and family know.”
“Really? I didn't even think the boy noticed me. But...We can talk about somethin else now.”
“Trix what are you doing here? Shouldn't you be celebrating Maggie's victory?” spat Twilight, clearly hurt. She just woken up to find Applejack sitting on her bed and Trix sitting across from her in the Nurse's office.
“I stayed to make sure you were okay.” Trix looked at her with the eyes of a dog that had been kicked.
The unicorn tried not to blush. “Oh? You were worried about me?”
Trix squirmed uncomfortably. “Yeah..Of course I was.. I still care about you.”
“Yes I had no idea you had any feelings at all towards me.”
“Well I guess I should be clear shouldn't I?”
“Bye..” whispered Twilight. Her face was on fire.
Trix walked down the hall with a spring in his step. He felt a slight twinge of guilt for what he had done but his heart was racing from the kiss. He had kissed Twilight Sparkle. In the Nurse's office in front of Applejack. Twilight had kissed him back. That meant she still loved him. The greyhound's memories of last summer came flooding back. How could he lie to himself like that? There was a time when he loved Maggie and only Maggie but there was only one animal in his mind and heart. Twilight Sparkle.
“How could you?! Trix you said you were over her! That she was a summer fad! I can't believe you of all animals would LIE to me! If you were half as decent as you pretend to be you would have told me the truth!” Maggie was sobbing. Her blue eyes glowed with hurt in the dark.
“I-I-I'm...sorry...so sorry Mags..I lied to you and myself..but I need to be honest now...I still care about Twilight..A lot..I suppressed it because I was lonely..and..you..were...there and she wasn't..”
Maggie sniffled. “Trix you could have told me that...I.. would have backed off. I'm sorry for hurting her in Gym today. That was uncalled for. Thank you for being honest with me. Better late than never I suppose.”
Trix hugged her. She kissed his cheek. “You better treat her well. She's been through hell because of you and me. I intend to apologize for my actions. You better do the same Tiger.”
The greyhound grinned. “Thanks Maggie. For everything..you are a great friend. Even when I don't deserve it.”
The Russian Blue rolled her eyes. “I think I just got friendzoned by Trix Barkson...You really don't deserve me you nutball. Well I have Art. Later!” She opened the door.
Twilight saw Trix get out of the Janitor's closet with Maggie behind him. His jacket was rumpled and Maggies necklace was backwards. Tears came flooding out of the unicorn's eyes. Trix was incredible. He had kissed her only to fly into Maggie's arms like it was nothing.
“Twilight? What's wrong?” Then Trix realized what she had just saw. “Wait it's not what you think! Twilight listen to me!”
Author's Note
I use RPs to get inspired. Next chapter was all me! Don't like,don't read!
Applejack trotted next to Twilight lost in thought.
Meanwhile in second period Chorus, Rarity was jealous...Amazon had found someone else. The very idea that this dog Eva had won over Amazon and had been his first love was infuriating! That young gossiping upstart Sky had told her all about them.
Author's Note
This chapter was really fun to write. I love Blossom and Bruzzles! They are so fun!
“Thank you for coming Lady Pie at such short notice.” said Bruzzles. It was lunchtime at Canine Military School. Pinkie Pie, Blossom and Bruzzles were sitting in the Theater eating Caesar salad with cherry limeade. “No problem it's my pleasure to help Twilight with this super sad romantic dilemma.” “More Cherry Limeade my lady?” asked Blossom. “Sure! Could I pretty pretty please have an umbrella in it?” Bruzzles bowed and pulled out pink cocktail umbrella out of the picnic basket. “As you wish my lady.” Pinkie Pie clapped her hooves. “Oh my gosh you came prepared! Do you have a silly straw to?” “But of course Lady Pie!” “Thank you very much Blossom! You guys are the best followers ever!” Bruzzles and Blossom saluted her. “Thank you Miss Pinkie. We live to serve our leader.” “Ok you silly beans, what do you need my help with? You did a pretty nice job so far. Why not finish the job yourselves? I think Trixlight is off to a super- amazing- fantastic start!” “Well my lady, we have another ship that needs taking care of..And we're not sure how to finish the job for Trixlight....” said Blossom shyly. Pinkie smiled. “Guys did you ever think of talking to Brutus? I just thought he could help if Amazon asked him to.” “Brutus! Of course! Blos why didn't we think of that?!” Pinkie giggled. “ Cause you can't read minds silly, that's why!” Blossom laughed. “She's right babe we can't!” “True, very true. Thank you Lady Pie.” “Your Welcome! And thanks for the salad it was soooo good!” And then Pinkie Pie bounced away to 5th period. Amazon was on his way to Weaponry. It was his last class of the day...When a purple note card fluttered out of a nearby vent. There was only one explanation for that: Bruzzles and/or Blossom was trying to contact him. The cat raced to snatch up the lavender piece of paper. It said: Your Mission: Talk Brutus into flirting with Twilight to make Trix jealous. Do not fail! Amazon was grateful that Brutus was in his last class. He sprinted to the forge.
“What's up darling?” purred Brutus his blue eyes twinkling with wicked thoughts. The dog was a flirt to all he met, male or female.
Twilight by some miracle or a last minute schedule change done by a bear hacking into the schools computer system, was in the same class. And by the same twist of “fate” so was Trix. Brutus strutted over to Twilight while she was working on a sword using her magic.
“No thank you Trix. I have other plans.” said Twilight in a cold tone that broke Trix's heart.
“Tough luck chum. Better luck with the next bird hm?”
Author's Note
Pinkie is the leader of the shippers! Are you surprised? Tell me in the comments below!
The next morning Rarity was driving Amazon crazy. She was flirting with..of all animals...BRUTUS! And being the dog he is, the Airedale was flirting back. The jaguar wanted to throw something at Brutus. Or smash his face till he looked like a pug. “Oh Brutus would you mind sitting with me at lunch?” “If it makes you happy my darling Rarity, I shall.” “You are too kind Brutus.” said Rarity with a flutter of her eyelashes. The Airedale held out his furry muscled arm. “Allow me to walk you to first period my dear. I just couldn't stand if some ruffian got a hold of you.” Rarity glanced at Amazon to make sure he heard. “You are such a gentlemen. It's so nice to see you care for my safety.” Brutus pretended to blush. “Oh Lady Rarity you are too much. I can't see how anyone hasn't courted you here. Such a waste. I am so very grateful to be chosen.” “Oh my..You have such a way with words.” At this point Amazon was sinking his claws into a tree and started using it as a scratching post. Rarity was trying not to laugh. Amazon was quite adorable when jealous. The poor jaguar's face was red and his teeth were clenched. She had never seen him so flustered. The unicorn walked into the school on the arm of Brutus while feeling Amazon's eyes on her. “Bruno? Is that you?” Bruno turned around to see Fluttershy dressed in a sky blue sundress. “Fluttershy! How are you? I've missed you!” The rottweiler picked up the Pegasus in a warm friendly embrace. Fluttershy giggled. “I missed you too. I'm doing very well. How are you?” Bruno put her down gently. “I'm great. I am very happy to see you.” said the dog with a warm smile. “Um hello? What am I stale oats?” asked a cyan Pegasus with a grumpy expression. Bruno chuckled. “Hey Dash. My bad. How was your summer?” “My summer was great. Kinda of like me but not as awesome. But you can't really get any better than me right?” Bruno barked a laugh. “I see you haven't changed a bit Rainbow!” Rainbow Dash looked a bit insulted. “What's that supposed to mean? You got a problem Barkson?” “No. I didn't mean to offend you if I did. I was kidding around.” Rainbow snorted. “If you want to really offend me buster you'll have to try harder.” “I'll keep that in mind.” said Bruno in a teasing tone. Rainbow Dash glared at him.
Second Period Art Class....
“Don't worry about me Spotty. I'll be fine as a grape vine soon enough.” Spotty was Maggie's childhood name for her older brother. She had had a stuffed Scottish terrier that went missing one day. When her family couldn't find “Scottie” Amazon had offered to be her “Spotty” a Scottish Terrier Spotter. Even though he never found the stuffed toy the name stuck.
Maggie smiled sadly. “Spotty if Trix can't be happy with me then I want to help him be happy with Twilight. He is my friend and I want the best for him.”
Author's Note
I love Maggie and Amazon's relationship! How do you feel about Maggie's apology?
A few hours later in the Cafeteria, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy and Bruno were having lunch together. “Fluttershy?”
“Really? Is..Ben..mean?”
“Maybe there is Fluttershy! Because apparently I don't get to say whether I'm comfortable with you being groped by this meat-eating “friend” of yours!”
Fluttershy's eyes narrowed. “Excuse me?! Are you saying I would let Bruno put his paws on me while I am clearly your marefriend?!”
Fluttershy blushed. “Oh thank you Mr.Truffle. Um..dinner..I guess so..”
“Splendid! Please call me Ben! Mr. Truffle sounds so silly.”
Bruno brought Fluttershy home after dinner with Ben. At dinner Ben had promised to design a homecoming dress for the lovely pegasus. Fluttershy asked if he could also design something for her marefriend. The sheepdog had said yes of course. After a spending a day with her, he simply adored Fluttershy. “Rainbow I'm home.”
“Applejack this has gone far enough!”
Author's Note
So this took forever..Hopefully The Next Chapter Comes Out Sooner!
It was lunch time. Rarity strutted into the cafeteria like she owned it. She sat with
Later that night.....