Harmony

As she rounded the block to Sugarcube corner, there was a blur of color, and some shrieks. The next thing she knew she was on her back with a face-full of magenta hair. Standing back up, she saw the Cutie Mark Crusaders and the wreckage of something or other.

“What were you girls trying to do this time” Shimmering Star asked.

“We were testing out our new wagon! Applebloom designed it, I did most of the building, and Sweetie Belle decorated it… Apparently we need a new design.”

“Ah told you we shoulda used metal,” muttered Applebloom, earning her a glare from Scootaloo.

“Yeah, well I thought it would look cooler without it,” she retorted.

“Girls, we shouldn’t be blaming one another! This was all of our faults.”

“You’re right Sweetie Belle, we shouldn’t. Sorry AB, i should have listened to you.”

“That’s okay, Scoots. Besides, I should have added brakes.”

Rolling her eyes in amusement, Shimmering Star started to trot away only to be stopped by a tug on her tail. Turning around she saw Sweetie Belle with her horn still glowing.

“Hey, Shimmer. Would you be willing to help us with our part of the school play that’s going on in a couple of weeks,” Sweetie Belle asked tentatively.

“I asked Cheerilee this morning if she would like my help. She said she would talk to her classes today to see whether or not you would all like me to help.” With that she left a grinning and bouncing Sweetie Belle; the other two crusaders having gone back to arguing.

She walked another couple of blocks to the rebuilt Golden Oaks library. Walking up to the door she knocked, which was followed by a muffled,”Spike, will you get that.” A couple of seconds later the door was answered by the cutest little green and purple dragon. “Hi Spike, is the library open?”

“Huh,” he asked, looking at the outside of the door,”Oh, sorry...yeah it’s open. I guess I forgot to put the sign up this morning.”

Walking in, she was greeted by a tower of books in one corner. Probably Twilight studying. Walking over to the tower of books she called out,”Hey, Twilight, I’m here to return the books I borrowed a couple of days ago.”

“Just give them to Spike, he knows where they go,” came the muffled reply.

Walking over to the shelf she had originally gotten them from she put them back in their exact places, having ignored Twilight. She was perfectly capable of putting the books back on her own, and did not need to bother Spike. Walking over to the shelf where the Foals’ books were located; she started skimming over the titles. “Nightmare Moon. Campfire Stories. A Foal’s Guide to Planting. Aha! here it is! Plays and Their Simple Magic; a guide to simple illusion spells used in plays for young fillies and colts.” reaching back into her saddle bag, which had somehow miraculously stayed on during the rather surprising encounter with the CMC, she brought out a quill, some ink, and parchment.

Opening the the book she found the index with the play the school was putting on and proceeded to flip to the correct page. Taking notes on the numerous spells and ways in which she might be able to improve them improve them.

~~ ~~1 hour later~~ ~~

Her studying done, Shimmer left the library and proceeded over to the schoolhouse to acquire an answer from Ms.Cheerilee.

Upon arrival, she checked the time on a clock just outside the schoolroom door: she still had 25 minutes before school got out. Sitting down on a nearby bench, she levitated out her notes and gave them a quick review before taking out a book.

After what seemed like no time at all, she was jarred from her novel by the sound of the school bell ringing.

Walking over to the door, she waited until all of the foals were out before trotting in and over to Cheerilee.

“So, what did they think?”

“Oh,” Miss Cheerilee exclaimed,”I didn’t see you over there. They thought it was a wonderful idea, and are all extremely excited to work with you. I just need to know when you’re available so I can plan accordingly.

“Actually, I am completely free for the next three weeks while I wait for a reply from a film company.”

         “Excellent! Please come in about three days from now at 4:00pm so that the children have more time to work on their parts before any effects are added. Oh, they’re so thrilled to have you use your illusion magic for the play.”

         “Let me correct you there. I will use my magic on the more advanced spells. The rest I’ll teach to any young unicorn who would like to learn.”

“Thank you so much Shimmer. I really must be off to meet with Twilight though. I’ll see you in 3 days.”

“Can’t wait! Oh, yeah. Before I completely forget; what play are you putting on?”

“It’s about the royal pony sisters. To be more precise though; it’s more focused on the banishment of nightmare moon. I’m sorry to rush out like this, but I’m going to be late if I don’t get going now.”

“Of course. Thank you.” With that she left the schoolhouse so Cheerilee could lock up. Walking back home she realized she didn’t even know who the royal pony sisters were.