My Little Pony: High School is Magic

It has been a week since the Buckaneers won their first game, 34-27. Through Iron Will’s careful coaching, Thunderlane practically commanded the field. He became quite the celebrity and was even assigned to starting quarterback. The entire school felt a great sense of pride. Students scored higher on assignments and were actually more kind to each other. Principal Luna wanted to capitalize on this newfound sense of CHS spirit. She called the event planning committee out of their classes for a special meeting in an empty classroom.

Fluttershy and Applejack were the first to report to the classroom. Applejack thought it was a bit strange that the Principal would call them out of their classes like this.

“Hey Fluttershy,” Applejack said. “You got any idea what this is all about?”

“I’m just as lost as you are, Applejack,” Fluttershy said. “You think Twilight knows something?”

“Not sure, sugar cube. Ah’m sure she would’ve given us a heads up about it. But Ah haven’t seen a lot of her lately.”

“I only see her in class but not much outside of them.”

Twilight finally showed up to the meeting. She came from PE so she was still in her gym clothes. “Sorry I’m late,” she said as she walked into the class almost out of breath. “After my laps I ran straight here.”

“Don’t fret it none, Twilight,” Applejack said. “We were just talking about you.”

“Oh?” Twilight questioned.

“Yup, you must be pretty busy these days. We haven’t seen much of ya.”

“I have been busy, Applejack,” Twilight said as she finally sat down. “But I’ve also been grounded.”

“You? Grounded?” Fluttershy said in shock. “Not you, Twilight.”

“I’m afraid so,” Twilight began to explain. “It wasn’t even my fault, really. My brother, Spike, walked all the way home from the game last week when we were both supposed to be picked up by my mother. So we both got in trouble for that. It’s just that his punishment ended up being worse than mine.”

“The game, huh,” Applejack said as she recalled the moment she saw Twilight walk off with Sunset Shimmer. Applejack fought back the urge to bring it up. Instead of mentioning what she saw she tried to get Twilight to fess up. “So were you at the game, Twilight? We didn’t see ya.”

“Yeah, I was,” Twilight said. “I saw you guys but it looked like you couldn’t save a seat for me. But, it’s okay. I ran into a friend and saw it with her.”

“Aw shucks, Twilight,” Applejack said. “Ah’m sorry. Ah’m sure Rainbow Dash could’ve arranged to have those ponies move… in the most colorful way she knows how. But that’s good you saw it with another friend. Do we know them?”

“Uh, not really,” Twilight said as if she was hiding something. She quickly tried to change the subject “Um, where’s Principal Luna? Didn’t she call this meeting?”

“I did,” Principal Luna said as she entered the room startling her students as usual. “And we have a special guest with us today.”

“Hello, girls.” It was Superintendent Celestia. She walked into the room after Luna. She looked rather smart in her yellow suit and skirt. Her mane was much shorter than Luna’s who wore her mane in a ponytail.

“Ms. Celestia!” Twilight happily greeted. “Remember me? I’m Twilight Sparkle. You came to my class one year and talked to us about college at Princess Academy. I was the pony who asked a bunch of questions.”

“And it ended up that you and I continued to talk until well after class,” Celestia said. “How could I forget? You told me that my words inspired you and I was so taken by that. Students like you are so rare. I see you transferred here to CHS.”

“Yeah, my family moved so here we are.”

“I bet it was an interesting change of pace for you. My sister, here, and I couldn’t wait to leave that school. When we graduated we experienced a lot of things and learned so much. One thing we learned was that not everypony receives the same kind of education. Finances are a major factor in education and what we’re trying to do is take money out of the equation as much as possible. PA may have all of these abundant resources that CHS is lacking but that is where we get creative. And I need you three creative students to bring something to CHS that hasn’t happened for a while.”

“She’s right, ladies,” Luna continued for Celestia. “We want to do a Career Day for the students, here. We were thinking of doing it as a presentation for the whole school to come and witness. The problem is that we need speakers.”

“When I was Principal at CHS,” Celestia continued. “We had paid speakers at Career Day but this time around CHS simply just doesn’t have it in the budget to pay speakers. We were wondering if maybe you knew some professional ponies that wouldn’t mind volunteering for free. I do believe we can at least prepare refreshments for them.”

The three ponies began to ponder on what to do about the situation. Fluttershy was the first to mention that she wasn’t sure what to do. Twilight thought about her parents but didn’t think anypony would be interested in becoming a real estate agent or an accountant who drinks all of the time. She then thought about her older brother. She thought that he would be a better candidate.

“What about my brother?” She said. “He’s a detective. I could talk to him about it. His girlfri - I mean, fiancé is still in college. Maybe she could come, too, and talk about higher education.”

“Great idea, Twilight,” Applejack cheered. “Ah could get my brother to come, too. He knows a hoot about agriculture and self sustainability.”

“Um, maybe I can talk to Rainbow Dash,” Fluttershy softly added. “There’s a pony she knows who joined the military. Maybe I can get her to talk to her. I’m sure some ponies would want to know about that stuff. Who knows what the future may hold?”

“I like that,” Celestia said as Luna nodded in agreement. “Our slogan can be ‘What the future may hold.’ We want students to get excited about their potential futures. You think we can get that on a banner?”

“Oh, I’m sure I can,” Fluttershy said.

“Fantastic,” Luna said. “We’ll keep ironing out the details but get back with me about those speakers as soon as possible. Does that sound like a plan?”

They all agreed. The meeting was adjourned and Celestia and Luna left toward the offices. Twilight took this time to pull her phone out of her pocket. She wanted to let her brother know right away. But before she could call him she got a call from Sunset Shimmer. Twilight looked around to see if anypony was looking at her. When she thought it was safe she answered her phone.

“Hey, Sunny,” she began. She didn’t notice Applejack eavesdropping on her conversation without looking. Before Twilight left earshot Applejack got the sense that she was meeting somepony for lunch. She deduced it was Sunset Shimmer.

“Can you believe that?” Applejack said to Fluttershy.

“How surprising,” Fluttershy said. “Principal Luna’s sister is the Superintendent! Wait until Rainbow Dash hears about this.”

“No, Ah’m talking about Twilight. Ah think she might be hanging out with Sunset Shimmer, behind our backs.”

“Why do you think she would hide that from us? I wouldn’t mind it at all.”

“Beats me,” Applejack said. “But Ah don’t want her to get mixed up in any nonsense. You think we should talk to her about it?”

“Hmm..” Fluttershy said as she slipped a piece of cheese to the mouse she was hiding in her mane . “I think we should trust her to tell us on her own. We still don’t know why she is doing this. Maybe she has a good reason.”

“Ah hope you’re right about that, Fluttershy.”

After a few weeks of preparation the Career Day event finally came. Twilight was able to get her brother Shining Armor and his fiancé, Cadence, to come as speakers. Big Mac was able to attend thanks to Applejack and Rainbow Dash got her friend, Sgt. Spitfire, to bring some military representatives to speak as well. Principal Luna and Superintendent Celestia was as pleased as they could be with the turnout. Students in grades 9-12 were able to attend the event first. Classes filled the gym where the presentation was held. Twilight was already there along with Fluttershy and Applejack who helped set up the gym. Sunset Shimmer was there as well. Twilight saw her and decided to sit in the back with her when Celestia started to speak. Applejack and Fluttershy did not see her sneak off. Instead they found Rainbow Dash and sat with her.

“Hey, you,” Twilight said giving Sunset Shimmer a hug. “I gotta admit, I’m a little surprised you’re here. Kinda lame, right?”

“Yeah,” Sunset said. “But I figured what would you do so here I am. Wait, that came out wrong!”

“It’s okay, Sunny. I know I’m pretty lame.”

“You are far from lame, Twi. I mean it. You’ve been a pretty awesome friend and you inspire me to try harder sometimes. I got an A+ on my advanced Magic test.”

Twilight congratulated her for the high marks. She did not mention that she only scored an A on that same test. She wanted this to be Sunset’s moment. Twilight wanted her to excel. She knew there was a scholar in Sunset.

Cadence was the first guest speaker. She talked about applying for college, financial aid, and college life. She got to answer some of the student’s questions before the 6-8 grade students came in for the other speakers. Spike and the Cutie Mark Crusaders, of course were in that number. Spike followed his friends into the gym but another pony called his attention. Babs Seed whispered Spike’s name from around a corner. Spike saw her and left the line to go see her. He told his friends that he would be right back.

“Spike, where ya been?” Babs said when Spike came to meet her. “I’ve been looking for ya in the locker rooms. You don’t come by there no more?”

“Nah” Spike said, kicking the dirt on the floor. “I quit the team. I got grounded for not telling anypony about it and walking home by myself after the game.”

“I heard you almost burned the whole field down.”

“No, but I did burn somepony,” Spike said. “But, hey, are you coming to the presentation? I can sit with you, I mean, if that’s cool with you.”

“Nah, I got a better idea. Me and the dogs are gonna go into the old gym to smoke. Nopony’s there right now. Come kick it with us.”

“Um, Idunno,” Spike hesitated. “What if we get caught? I’ll never come off my punishment!”

“C’mon, Spikey,” Babs said as she leaned in close to Spike’s face, her lips practically touching his. “I thought we were becoming friends.”

“Oh, boy,” Spike said.

“Hot enough for ya?”

“It’s gettin’ there.”

“C’mon Spike. Don’tcha like me?”

Spike sighed and finally agreed to go with Babs. He thought to himself that he really didn’t have much else to lose. He thought that he might as well travel a bit more down the path of delinquency.

Babs led Spike to the old gym. The Diamond Dogs were already there. They were smoking cigarettes and talking about the teachers they wanted to sleep with. They welcomed Spike and Babs with a profane greeting and a lit cigarette for each of them. They all goofed around with some of the equipment that was left out and explored under the old wooden pullout bleachers. They all thought it would be cool to smoke under the bleachers so they lit another round under them. Some of the dogs found loose change and an old cell phone. There was a lot of trash and junk scattered about, as well.

They put out their cigarettes on the dusty floor and left. Spike was the last to put out his cigarette. In fear of being left behind Spike dropped his cigarette on the floor without making sure it was put out. The cigarette was still lit as it began to burn some of the trash that it fell into but nothing came from it. It was actually Babs’ cigarette that sparked a flame by falling on a pack of matches that was hidden in the trash. Her cigarette ignited the matches causing the flames to grow rapidly. The dust and trash helped the flames to spread quickly until the wooden bleachers were next to be engulfed.

Meanwhile, back at the presentation, Sgt. Spitfire was explaining some of the exciting things she gets to do as a Wonderbolt for the Equestrian Pegasi Force. Rainbow Dash never gets to hear about some of her assignments due to their time apart so this was a special treat for her. She really wants to be a Wonderbolt, too. She believes she can be like some of the war heroes she watches in films or play in games.

During her speech the fire alarms went off. Principal Luna stood up and demanded a staff member to find out what was wrong. She was sure a drill wasn’t scheduled today. Somepony mentioned to another that they could smell smoke. It wasn’t until somepony screamed “FIRE” down the hall that ponies started to migrate toward the exits. Per fire drill regiment, the crowds were efficiently and quickly directed outside to the designated area. Nopony was harmed.

Firefighter ponies were on the scene extinguishing the fire as best as they could. The old gym was long overdue for restoration. Lots of old rotted wood was in need of replacement and the ceilings haven’t been properly maintained in years. When the flames were contained one of the firefighters told Luna that he thinks that the flames originated from within the old gym. Babs heard this and her heart began to speed up. She thought about what happened when they left the old gym. She remembered that Spike was the last one to leave the old gym. She couldn’t imagine that Spike would do such a thing. She looked at him. Spike stood there looking at the charred building with glassy eyes and an emotionless expression. He kept saying to himself that this was probably his fault, but he didn’t know how to react to this. He lost himself in in a purgatory of repetitive thought. Babs was intimidated by this but at the same time impressed. She didn’t need to ask if Spike did it. She was sure it was him. She decided to approach him.

“Hey Spike,” she called, snapping Spike out of his trance. He looked at Babs.

“Are you okay?” he asked.

“Can I hold your claw?” she softly asked.

Spike held out his claw and held Babs hoof. They stood together and starred at the charred remains of their mistake.

On the opposite side of the crowd, two other friends stare at the fire situation. Twilight stood next to Sunset Shimmer who took this opportunity to smoke. Sunset felt uncomfortable and looked away from the fire. Twilight was confused as to how something could happen but was relieved that nopony was hurt. She looked at Sunset who appeared to be shaken up by the fire. Twilight thought of something to say to put her at ease.

“Boy, I bet if we go now nopony would catch us sneak off to skip school,” Twilight said in a playful manner. Sunset cut her eyes at Twilight.

“I bet you’re right, Twi,” Sunset said as she gave Twilight a sly look. “I wonder what things we would do? We could, like, go to a movie.”

“Or go to a museum,” Twilight happily suggested.

“A museum? Seriously?”

“Well, if I was to skip school I rather learn about something.”

“Fine,” Sunset laughed. “Well, let’s get going, shall we?”

“Seriously? Right now?” You mean, we’re really doing this?”

“Yes, we are. I mean this was your idea.”

Twilight immediately regretted ever saying anything but there was something about Sunset’s attitude that made her want to skip school with her. She felt like this would be good for her. Twilight decided to leave the school property with Sunset on her motorcycle. Spike happened to see her sister leave. He didn’t think too much of it because Principal Luna and Superintendent Celestia already begun making preparations to have the students go home for the day. So he decided to take the bus home alone.

Shinning Armor stood behind to help out with the investigation. He talked with a forensics expert and found that cigarettes caused the fire. They found that it originated from beneath the bleachers. This told Shinning Armor that a student most likely caused this incident. He knew it would be a headache trying to figure out which students were responsible. Principal Luna was thanking Applejack and Fluttershy for helping out with the event. Shinning Armor walked up to them and started to fill her in.

“Hello, Ms. Luna,” Shinning Armor said. “I was on the scene so the team and I discovered the cause of the fire. It seems a lit cigarette caused it. The fire most likely started during the presentation. I think you can imagine where I’m going with this.”

“No, I understand” Luna said as she sighed in frustration. “I just can’t believe this. Of all the kind of accidents that could happen…”

Applejack couldn’t help but overhear the situation. She was having flashbacks to a similar incident involving a student. She really wanted to do something. She really liked Canterlot High School and she worked hard to help put the Career Day event together. She was furious that the carelessness of a student impeded on what she valued. She decided to take a stand and provide Shinning Armor some information.

“Ah’m not sure if it’ll help much,” she started. “But Ah think Ah know somepony that might’ve had somethin’ to do with this. Remember how Starswirl Middle got burned down a few years back? Ah told everypony and their granny that Sunset Shimmer was the pony who caused that so called accident. Ah saw her escape the building before the fire erupted. She was running away looking mighty concerned about something. Next thing Ah knew the flames exploded outta the windows and everythang. Ah guess what Ah’m trying to say is it might be hard for a zebra to change her stripes.”

“That is quite the claim, young lady,” Shinning Armor said as he jotted down some notes using his magic. “This, Sunset Shimmer, is she around?”

“Well, Ah’ve been seein’ her hanging around, your sister, Twilight, lately. Ah think she would know better than us.”

“I’ll just give her call then,” Shinning Armor said as he took out his cell phone.

“Wait,” Princess Luna interjected. “Let’s do this, right. If you don’t mind, detective, could you come to my office tomorrow? I can call her in and we can talk together then.”

Shinning Armor agreed to Luna’s idea. He followed her to inform Celestia on the situation. Applejack and Fluttershy decided to go home after that. Everypony began making their departure for home. It wasn’t a scene any of the students wanted to stay in.

Meanwhile, Sunset Shimmer enjoyed free passes to an art museum displaying an Ancient Eastern Magic exhibit. Twilight was a big fan on the topic. She couldn’t contain her giddiness when she saw the Staff of Enlightenment who was carried by a great sorcerer. She went around the exhibit with Sunset explaining everything they saw as if she was a trained tour guide. Sunset was impressed with her knowledge about the artifacts but was also slightly annoyed by her eagerness to educate. She was relieved when they were back outside.

They went to a movie, afterwards. Sunset wanted to take Twilight to see a foreign film titled Les Cinq Cents Trotte. Sunset was a huge film buff and she wanted to show her a film from one of her favorite foreign directors. Twilight enjoyed the film but had so many questions about it. She was totally lost. Sunset told her that it would’ve made more sense if she saw the director’s previous films. However, Sunset explained everything to Twilight over ice cream sundaes. Twilight was very intrigued by Sunset’s film expertise.

“Is that what you want to do?” Twilight asked her. “Work in films?”

“I’m not sure yet,” Sunset said after taking a spoonful of ice cream. “I still kind of want to… do something else.”

“Like what?”

“You’re gonna laugh.”

“Oh, Sunset… probably.”

“Okay. I’ve always been interested in studying Alchemy. I don’t think we’ve explored it enough, you know?”

“Oh my gosh, Sunset. That is amazing! I want to study magic, too. I think I want to study medical magic. I don’t know if I want to practice it yet, though.”

“I think you should, Twi. I think you’d be a great magical physicist. You seem like you like to help ponies a lot. But do what you want, girl! That’s the beauty of life.”

Twilight laughed and smiled. She was sure that Sunset was a good pony. She wasn’t like the kind of pony her friends said she was. Twilight had got a text from Fluttershy saying that school was let out for the rest of the day. She laughed and told Sunset who also shared pleasure in the irony of it all. But then Twilight wondered what she thought of meeting Fluttershy.

“Hey, Sunny. You should meet my other friends.”

“Yeah? Do I know them?”

“You remember that pony you said I knocked the flyers out of her hooves? Her name is Fluttershy. She’s a really nice pony.”

“Yeah, I bet,” Sunset shrugged.

“Okay…” Twilight said, trying to get ignore Sunset’s remark. “And then there’s Rainbow Dash. She’s that loud sports pony that always shouts in the halls.”

“Oh… her…” Sunset said. Twilight was put off a little by her attitude.

“Well, I don’t suppose you’ll like Applejack, then.”

“You’re right, Twilight” Sunset said. “I actually hate Applejack. She always had it out for me and I never knew why. It was because of her that I had a difficult time making friends.”

“What do you mean? What happened between you two?”

“Well, you know why Starswirl Middle School merged with CHS, right?”

“No, I don’t.”

“Well, it was because it burned down. I was a student there. One day, I stayed after school to work on a science project. I had just finished mine when I saw smoke coming from another student’s project. Somepony made a volcano and they were going to use real fire but it looked like it caught fire on its own. I walked up to it and I must’ve triggered the sensor to make it work. It turned on and exploded in front of me. Pieces of flaming volcano flew everywhere. I tried to contain it, Twilight. Honestly! But it was too much. The science lab had a bunch of flammable stuff it the fire grew too big. Applejack said she saw me flee from the scene like I caused the fire. I only tried to stop it and failed. But she didn’t believe anything I said so she told everypony that I was the one who caused SMS to burn down. Who wouldn’t believe the pony that always tells the truth?”

Twilight didn’t know what to say. She had no idea that Sunset and Applejack had such a history.

Sunset continued, “Ponies started treating me differently, so I had to toughen up a bit. I think I might’ve gotten carried away. Ponies are actually afraid of me, now. I’m so used to being a hardass. But hanging out with you lately has reminded me of the pony I really wanted to be. I thought that I lost those desires but you sparked something inside of me. It’s like magic or something!”

“Wow, that was so corny, I think I have kernels in my ears,” Twilight teased. “But I am happy I make you feel that way. You’ve inspired me, too. Sometimes I do have to take chances and live a little. But so do you, Sunny. You can have more friends. Ponies just need to see the Sunset Shimmer I see, right now.”

“Easier said than done.”

“Hey, at the end of the day you’ll always have me. That’s a promise.”

Sunset smiled when Twilight said that. Not even the Dazzlings were affectionate like Twilight was. This was a little different for her to experience. Twilight Sparkle was a true friend. Sunset found comfort in that thought. She truly believed that no matter what she can always find a friend in Twilight.

The next day school resumed as usual. Students and staff were asked to stay away from the fire wreck. Sunset Shimmer was in her Equestrian History class taught by Cranky Donkey. She was taking notes when Ms. Cheerilee, the secretary, came to escort Sunset to the Principal’s office.

“Excuse me, Mr. Donkey,” Cheerilee said, interrupting his lecture. “Ms. Luna would like to see Sunset Shimmer, please.”

Sunset stood up from her seat and began following Cheerilee towards the Principal’s office. Sunset was afraid that they found out about the calculator she stole for Adagio. Sunset didn’t seem too worried because she knew they couldn’t prove anything. She saw Twilight getting a drink of water at a fountain.

“Twilight, help,” Sunset jokingly said. “They got me. It’s been nice knowing you!”

Twilight didn’t think too much of what was going on. It seemed to her that Sunset Shimmer really wasn’t in any real trouble. She thought about going back to her class but her curiosity got the better of her. She followed the two ponies to the Principal’s office.

Cheerilee walked Sunset into the office where Principal Luna was waiting with Detective Shinning Armor.

“You wanted to see me?” Sunset Shimmer said.

“Yes, Ms. Shimmer,” Luna began. “This is Detective Shinning Armor. He has some questions he would like to ask you concerning yesterday’s events.”

“Whoa, if you think I have anything to do with the fire then you have the wrong pony,” Sunset Shimmer said. “I was at the Career Day event the whole time. I even have a witness.”

“Easy, Ms. Shimmer,” Shinning Armor said. “I’m sorry if we alarmed you. I’m just trying to get to the bottom of things. Now, you said somepony could vouch for you?”

“Yes. Twilight Sparkle.”

“Okay…,” Shinning Armor said, slightly thrown off by that information. “Sorry. It’s just that she’s my little sister.”

“Oh, yeah. She did mention that she had an older brother. I’d say nice to meet ya but I’m still wondering why I’m here.”

“Well, Ms. Shimmer, you seem like a good kid. I’m sure once I check out things with my sister I’m sure everything would be squared away then. But I would be remised in my duties if I fail to mention that this seems similar to another incident you were involved in. Remember the Starswirl Middle School fire?”

“Yeah and I’m not responsible for that either.”

“I know. I read the report it’s just-”

“Geez, what do you guys want from me? To confess that I did it so that you all can finally feel better? I’m sick of being the obvious suspect, here. Why can’t you just LEAVE ME ALONE!”

Sunset Shimmer stormed out of the office.

“Wait, Ms. Shimmer,” Shinning Armor called after her.

“Hold on, detective,” Luna finally said. “Perhaps this wasn’t a good idea. Sunset Shimmer has been… a troubled student. She has difficulty fitting in, here. I should’ve considered this, but for now, maybe it’s best to let her go.”

Shinning Armor didn’t mean to offend or startle her. He was just following up on a lead. He wanted to go after her and apologize but he did what was suggested. Instead, he decided to go talk to his sister, Twilight. He was on his way out the office when he saw her turning down the hall he was in.

“Oh, I was just coming to see you Twily,” Shinning Armor said.

“Shinning Armor?” Twilight said, startled by his presence at the school. “What are you doing here?”

“I’m investigating the fire and I was asking a student some questions. You know her, right? Sunset Shimmer?”

“Yes, what about her?”

“Were you with her, during the Career Day event?”

“The whole time… you don’t think she’s a suspect? She didn’t do anything. Where is she?”

“She ran out of the office. Twilight, I was just doing my job. Your friend Applejack-”

Twilight immediately broke away from the conversation to run after Sunset Shimmer. She remembered what they talked about yesterday. Twilight knew she was innocent but nopony seemed to want to give Sunset a chance. Twilight rushed outside to find her. She wanted to console her and be there for her friend. She looked in the parking lot to see if her bike was there but she couldn’t find it. She assumed that she skipped school without her.

Twilight texted Sunset Shimmer to see if she was okay but she didn’t respond. She was willing to skip school with her, again, but it seemed like she didn’t want to speak to anypony. Twilight walked back in to the school. She was very worried about Sunset. She didn’t want her to be alone with any angry or resentful thoughts. She didn’t want her to get any crazy ideas. Sunset was all she could think about while walking through the halls. By chance she happened to run into Applejack. She wasn’t sure how to face her. Twilight grew angry at the sight of her.

“Hey there, Twilight,” Applejack said. “I met yer brother yesterday.”

“Yeah, I heard,” Twilight sternly responded.

“Oh,” Applejack said solemnly. “So I guess he told you what I said, then. Listen, Twilight, I know you’ve been hanging out with Sunset Shimmer. I’m not sure why you hid that from your other friends but that doesn’t matter. We just want you to be happy, is all.”

“If you wanted me to be happy you should’ve just kept your mouth shut.”

“Excuse me?”

“You have some nerve, Applejack. Maybe if you spent a little more time trying to understand her instead of accusing her for being something’s she’s not then maybe you’ll see the kind of pony she really is. She wasn’t responsible for the fire, Applejack. Not then and not now. Why don’t you learn how to get over yourself?”

Twilight walked away from Applejack who was shocked, confused, and angry all at once. She didn’t know what to say that wouldn’t make matters worse. Instead of retaliating with nasty words Applejack huffed and bucked a nearby locker, putting a noticeable dent into it. Twilight heard Applejack but didn’t look back to see what she did. Instead she continued to slowly walk down the hallway. She decided to text Sunset Shimmer again letting her know she had a fight with Applejack. Moments later, she received a response from Sunset with a sad face emoticon. The two texted each other for the rest of the day. It was the first day that Twilight ignored all of her lectures. She didn’t even attempt to do any schoolwork at all.