Cheating the Cycle of Life- A Padded Pony Collab

Principal Cinch was furious at the prank that had been pulled on her. This being the second in as many weeks only made her anger all the more pronounced, as she lashed out in great length at the ones responsible.

“Perhaps I have been too lenient in regards to discipline on these academic grounds,” Principal Cinch scowled, as Mastermind “Tamerlane” Theologian, Window Sower, Lemon Zest, and Indigo Zap exchanged nervous glances “There is no room for such immature and inappropriate behavior in my school!”

“Haven’t you heard the news?!” Window Sower spoke up “The school board’s going to kick you out! Dean Cadence is moving into your position, and you’re going to be fired!”

“Oh please, that rumor hardly scares me anymore,” Principal Cinch said with an evil laugh “We both know that’s a lie. And even if that were true, that’s not going to stop me from setting an example for her to follow. I will not allow this school to descend into lawlessness and anarchy on my watch. If you want to see what happens when a school doesn’t properly discipline its students, take a look at Canterlot High.”

“At least that school isn’t run by a heartless witch like you!” Tamerlane shouted in protest “And we’re being serious about Dean Cadence. If you try to do anything to us, she’ll undo it once she’s been instated. With her, we can truly become a better school, far removed from this boot camp that you run!”

Those words were enough to send Principal Cinch off the deep end, as steam literally began to spew from her ears, and her face turned bright red.

“I don’t think you should’ve said that.” Indigo Zap whispered to Tamerlane.

“We’re in it now.” Lemon Zest nodded, wishing Principal Cinch hadn’t confiscated her headphones, so that she could drown out what Principal Cinch was about to say.

Principal Cinch decided that as a punishment for their actions, Window Sower and Tamerlane were to be removed from their posts at once and never be allowed to return. As for Lemon Zest and Indigo Zap, they were suspended for the remainder of the school year.

But it turned out that all of Crystal Prep had finally become fed up with Principal Cinch, and so it was that a huge protest was organized and held at the school all day everyday, until Dean Cadence could take over as principal. Lemon Zest and Indigo Zap became martyrs to the protesters, and upon being freed from their suspension, they joined in without hesitation.

“Down with Cinch, we want Cadence! Down with Cinch, we want Cadence! Down with Cinch, we want Cadence!” the students of Crystal Prep chanted and shouted, as they marched around the school, carrying signs and waving flags.

With help from Sugarcoat, Lemon Zest was able to hijack the school’s intercom system, and broadcast the chants of the protest throughout the school halls. The noise was so loud and so constant, that the few teachers and students not supporting the protest found it impossible to concentrate on school work.

As a final act of defiance, all of the students were taking inspiration from Tamerlane’s prank. They wore diapers with black letters painted on them, and organized themselves into groups based on what the diapers spelled out. Whether it be “Miss Cinch. it’s time for you to go.” or “Cinch is a witch!”.

Principal Cinch could barely stand the noise, but nothing she tried could drown out the protests.

“Thanks for your help, Sugarcoat,” Lemon Zest said with a smile “It’s only a matter of time until she finally caves in.”

Sugarcoat smiled for a moment, then she frowned “You do realize that we will still likely be punished by Cadence for improper use of the intercom system, right?”

“We can worry about that when it happens,” Lemon Zest replied “Besides, it’s for a good cause. I’m sure she’ll understand.”

“Oh sure, why wouldn’t she?” Sour Sweet spoke up, before frowning “It’s not like she’ll still have to uphold some of the rules.”

“I just hope I don’t get detention for this,” Sunny Flare said nervously “And I still don’t see why we had to use diapers to illustrate our point.”

“Lemon Zest says Principal Cinch practically blew her stack when Tamerlane did it,” Indigo Zap explained “And from what I saw, she certainly looked furious.”

Principal Cinch frowned, and banged her head against her desk. “The entire school has turned against me! Dean Cadence will pay big time for this! As will those traitorous students! They think their little diaper signs are cute? Well, we’ll see how they feel after they get the same punishment as the non-potty trained preschoolers!”