The Rise of Starlight Glimmer

Starlight yawned.

Then she widened her eyes.

Oops! That wasn't very discrete... or polite!

She gave a shaky smile to her maths teacher -a griffon- and received a glare back.

The teacher just sighted and continued writing numbers on the black board.

Starlight gave her 'friend' Darklick a smile.

He gave one back and stared at her for a long time.

He's the only one that can sort of intimidate me... and freak me out when I catch him watching me like that... proudly thought Starlight.

It's true that he could become creepy, staring at her sometimes without saying anything.

Hormones...

Starlight had learned everything she could for the past few weeks about advanced stuff.

She had gone up to reading books about things that even her sister hadn't learned about yet.

And on the way, she had discovered things that could make her wave 'bye bye!' to her childhood.

Starlight shivered.

The images in that book...

Then again, all that studying had led to good progress in her cutie mark spell.

It's true that it did keep her awake at night, making her tired and leaving black circles around her eyes every morning but... It was worth it!

Soon, Darklick will have the honor of being my first test subject!

She could already make a cutie mark disappear for a week! And she knew exactly how to make it last forever...

Suddenly, something hit her head.

Starlight passed her hoof through her mane to see what it was and discovered a little piece of paper rolled up in a ball that she undid.

'Good morning Starfright! We hope you didn't sleep well... You were probably just thinking about your stupid dead friend anyways...

But we're just gonna get to the point okay?

We HATE you (just so it's clear) and had no intention on doing anything for you... But since we really want to get the princess back in our hooves, then we're gonna invite you to a party the Sunday in three weeks.

Just be there okay? And don't wear anything horribly hideous (cuz we're sure your closet is full of horrible outfits... If you're rich enough to buy them...)

Ps : Get away from Darklick. He's OUR pet and we don't wanna let you flirt with him like that.'

Starlight just growled.

Those fillies were pathetic! It was hilarious actually...

But the pink filly decided to reply anyways.

'Hey! I see the pests can write... I never knew you could do that?

But I don't want to go to your freak party. Just let me go okay?

I've gotten stronger and I'm sure you two don't want one of your cutie marks disappearing again...

Ps Answer : I'm keeping Darklick :)'

Then she threw it over her shoulder as fast as she could and focused her attention back to the teacher.

Starlight's grin turned into a big smile when she heard two silent gasps behind her.

That's the way it works gals...

A note came back and she opened it.

'We're afraid we have to insist.

There is no way you can deny such a social event!

There will be every pony from the classroom.

Also, we aren't scared of your stupid little powers! They SUCK.

OUR cutie marks are amazing!

But anyways just come okay?'

Starlight decided to reply.

'Your cutie marks are... WHAT?! Ha! An orange with a leaf on it and the exact same thing but with a lime next to it on the other pest...

I reckon that's a farmer cutie mark! Climbing trees like monkeys and getting all the fruit.

Now THAT is your destiny ;)

And I don't want to come. That's my final word.

Stop sending me notes, I wanna concentrate!'

Starlight was quite satisfied of her answer and threw the note, concentrating on her spell.

Only just about a week and it would be ready!!

So exiting!

But then she would have to practice on other ponies... Who could they be?

A piece of paper landed on her

desk :

'This is the last time we're asking you!

We really want to be forgiven by the princess... So uh yeah come.

And we're smart! You're the stupid one!'

For the first time, Starlight considered going.

It would be great practice for her! And she had plenty of time to perfect the spell...

Plus... Who cared if more killers disappeared along with their cutie marks??

But she still decided to mock them a little.

'What's the magic word?' she wrote, already chuckling at the faces they'd make.

The answer came after.

This is starting to get old smiled the pink filly.

'You are really annoying Starfright! But please come anyways.'

Starlight smiled and turned to them, giving them a big nod and winking.

Their glare just made her chuckle more.

"So what were you talking about?" asked Darklick once class was done.

"Oh nothing..." smiled Starlight.

There's no need to tell him about the party...

After all... He won't be there anymore when it takes place...