The Crusader of Infinity

It was midnight on Canterlot City. She was there lying on the bed trying to get some sleep, but for some reason Sunset Shimmer can't stop thinking about that blue haired guy. Of course, it was not a love sitation or something like that. It was something else...

'Strange, there is something different about him, but I can't put my finger on it,' Sunset continued to stare blankly at the ceiling. 'What if he isn't... No way, it can't be.' She couldn't finish the though, the answer was too unconventional. Yet, it maybe the reason why Rainbow Dash was harsh on him.

She let a heavy sigh in defeat.

The next day...

Fluttershy was walking down the sidewalk carrying her backpack en route to school smiling and humming a sweet tune.

"Howdy, Fluttershy!" a familiar voice called, Fluttershy turned around to see Applejack walking towards her. "How ya doin'?"

"Oh hello, Applejack," the shy girl said in her usual soft tone, "I'm doing fine, how about you?"

"Same as you, partner," Applejack replied, "you look happier than yesterday, something happened?"

Fluttershy nodded. "After school many animals from the Canterlot Animal Shelter were adopted, I never thought that would happen, and certainly not so fast. isn't it good?"

Applejack smiled. "Good to hear, Ah'm sure those little fellas are happy in their new homes."

Finally, both gals arrived at the school entrance. Classes haven't started yet.

"Hey guys," a weak sounding voice called, both girls turned around to see Sunset Shimmer with bags under her eyes.

"Whoa! Sugarcube, are you alright?" Applejack asked

Sunset's response was a big yawn.

"Ah'll take that as a no."

Sunset finally spoke. "I just didn't sleep well."

"D-Do you want get a coffee? If that's okay with you," Fluttershy asked.

"Maybe next time. Thanks for asking, Fluttershy," Sunset replied before letting another yawn.

"If you say so. Just to remind you, if you need something you can count on us," Applejack said.

"Alright," Sunset let another yawn, and with that, the three Rainbooms entered the building.

Meanwhile inside the school, Rainbow Dash was walking through the halls of the school with her beloved soccer ball heading straight to the soccer field. However, her ears perked when she heard something that caught her attention.

"No way!"

"You're kidding, right?"

"No, I really saw the new guy with one of those rotten sirens yesterday."

Rainbow stopped in her tracks and turned to the source of the chat, there were Moondancer, Cloud Kicker and Sea Swirl.

Rainbow's eyes widened at the mention of the word "siren". 'Siren? New guy? What's going on?' She wasn't sure if the sirens have gotten their powers back. Most important, what does Matt have to do with the sirens. There was something wrong. Really wrong.

"Hey," Rainbow called as she approached to the girls.

Moondancer was the first to talk. "What is it Rainbow?"

"I heard that Sea Swirl saw one of the sirens. Is that true?"

"Well, yes. And that guy Matt Lowell was with her," Sea Swirl explained.

"Speaking of... Do you know him?" Cloud kicker asked.

"More or less," Rainbow replied. "I just wanted to know about the fuss, that's all."

"Okay, see you then," Moondancer said before leaving with Cloud kicker and Sea Swirl.

After bidding farewell to the girls, Rainbow pulled her cell phone and began typing an message for the rest of The Rainbooms.

"Philosophy? It may be interesting," Matt said as he walked into his first class of the day: Philosophy. He looked to see the students chatting with one another, minding their own business. 'I wonder what is harmony in life?'

Matt started looking for an open seat until he spotted one that was near the window. He took a seat and placed his backpack beside him.

Just when he was about to open his mind (Imagination if you're wondering), he felt a couple of taps on his shoulder. Matt turned to his left to see a purple haired girl with a very pale skin. It was none other than Rarity Belle.

"Hello," she said, smiling.

Matt recognized her. "Hey, I know you."

"Matt Lowell, right?"

"Yeah," Matt stared at her skin. "You're very white."

Rarity blushed at the comment. "I know."

"Um, sorry about what happened yesterday," Matt politely apologized.

She gave him a confused look. "What are you talking about?"

"Your pink friend, of course," Matt said.

"Oh, that. Don't worry, it's not your fault," Rarity said to him.

Matt smiled brightly. "So, we are cool?"

"Yeah. By the way, I'm Rarity Belle, charmed." Rarity introduced herself as the lady she is.

Matt let a light hearted chuckle. "Rarity. Cute name."

"My name is not that cute," once again, she blushed while giving him a gentle smile.

Matt shrugged. "If you say so."

Rarity grinned widely. 'Just as I thought, he's a gentleman.'

"Rarity. Can I ask you something?" Matt asked, looking at the ceiling.

"Of course, darling. Go ahead," she gave him a soft smile.

"Do you believe in Sirens?"

Rarity was taken aback by the question. "Why do you ask?" she asked.

Matt put a hand to his chin. "Well, I met one yesterday. She was sad. So, I'm going to visit her again after school."

"Excuse me if I'm being rude, but how does she look like?" Rarity asked.

"Let's see... She has blue hair -" Matt pointed at his hair "- like me, blue skin and magenta eyes."

Rarity nodded before asking again. "And how do you know if she is a Siren?"

"Well, it's kind of crazy. You won't believe me,"

"It doesn't matter, darling. I believe you," then a vibrating noise came from the pocket of her skirt. "Um, Excuse me, I have t-"

"Nah, It's alright. There's no problem."

Rarity gave him a quick "thank you" as she pulled out her cell phone. What she saw was a message sent by Rainbow.

I have something important to tell at recess. It's urgent. - Rainbow Dash

The door of the classroom opened and coming in was Miss Cheerilee with her usual smile.

Rarity put her cell phone away. "Talk to me later," she whispered to him.

Matt only nodded and with that the rest of the class went without problems.