New Beginnings

Star Chaser, a turquoise Pegasus filly, woke up one Monday morning. The sun was just rising, signaling morning. She quickly tossed her brown mane from her face and stood up.

"First day of school!" She gladly remarked to herself as she trotted over to her nightstand. Today was the first day she went to school in Ponyville. She had originally lived in Fillydelphia, but her family moved because of a job opportunity. She picked up her brush and started brushing her mane, making sure it looked nice. She looked up at her ceiling, where she found many little stars hanging. Star Chaser had always looked up to the stars. She believed that they are beings, just like ponies themselves. She had always thought that they were happy on the days they were most visible, and sad on the days where they were never seen. She stole her eyes away from them and looked at the time.

"Oh no! I'll be late!" Star quickly put the saddlebag on her back, making sure it had all the supplies that were needed. She flew out of her room and downstairs to greet her family.

She first saw her mother, Moonlit Skies, who was a Pegasus as well. She had a dark blue coat with a white mane that was curled at the tips. Her cutie mark displayed a lightning strike, showing that she was a weather pony.

"Good morning, Star! You just have a few minutes to eat breakfast, so eat fast!" Moonlit said as she walked into the kitchen. Star Chaser's father, Platinum Shavings, came out to the table. He is a brown unicorn with a silver mane. His cutie mark represents a talent in carpentry.

Melody Heart sat on the seat next to Star. Melody is a Pegasus two years younger than Star Chaser. She was pink with a two-toned yellow mane and light blue eyes.

"I can't wait!" Melody excitedly remarked, breaking the silence. She didn't wait for anypony to question her. "Tighty's coming over later!" She stood up on her seat and did a little dance. Star chuckled. Later that day, their older brother, Tight Screw, would come with his new mare-friend. Melody was most excited, since she was a romantic.

"It is exciting, huh?" Moonlit answered, carrying a plate of scrambled eggs. "My little boy already has a special mare in his life!"

"It is a pretty great thing, huh?" Platinum responded. "I hope he's happy with her like I'm happy with you, Moony."

"Aw, I'm sure they're both happy!" Moonlit gave her husband a kiss on the cheek.

"Awwww!" Melody cooed. She looked over at Star Chaser. "Don't you think mom and dad are cute?"

"Well, yea..." Star hesitated for a moment. "I'm just not as into romance as you are, Melody."

"And that's okay!" Moonlit chimed in as she shoved Star off her seat. "Now, you must go to school, Starry!"

"Doesn't Melody have to come with me?" Star asked.

"No, her class starts a little later than yours. You can fly as fast as you like."

Star Chaser grew a smile. "Yay! I'll see you all later!" Star said as she took off.

"Be careful! Don't run into the school bell again!" Platinum shouted, but Star was already out of ears-length.

The day was very nice. The gardens in Ponyville shimmered with dew. She caught a few glances of ponies walking to school, and she felt the smile return to her face.

She had heard a lot about school from her brother. Tight Screw said that school was a great place to make friends and learn. He also warned about the bullies, tests, and boring lectures.

Star soon saw the building. It was a small place, adorned with red bricks on the outside. She landed on the ground, trying not to stop herself too abruptly. She then felt some shade over her head. She looked up to find that a cloud had drifted over.

"I'll take care of this!" A voice called out from behind. A blue blur skyrocketed into the sky and cleared the cloud. "Much better."

Star Chaser had a better look at her. The Pegasus was blue with a dark blue mane. Her mane had a small light-blue streak running through it; looking like rain itself.

"Hey! Isn't somepony gonna thank me?!" She questioned as fillies and colts continued to trot into the school building.

"...Thanks?" Star Chaser answered as the Pegasus walked up to her.

"I've got a question for you."

"Yes?" Star Chaser responded, a little unsure.

"Do you like to fly?" The Pegasus formed a sly grin.

"Of course!"

The Pegasus grew a larger smile. "We should fly at recess today!" The filly then stopped for a second. "Sorry, I haven't introduced myself yet. I'm Rain Kicker, probably one of the first ones in this class to get a cutie mark!" Rain turned her body so Star could get a view of the special mark. It was a cloud with rain.

"Nice to meet you! I'm Star Chaser. I just moved here from Fillydelphia." Star shook Rain's hoof. "Are you a weather pony?"

"Of course!" Rain paused for a moment. "Well, I'm going to be. I have to blow through school first."

"Ooh! I'm sure you'll be a great one!"

"Thanks!" Rain responded as she took a look at Star Chaser's flank. "And I know you'll be great at... whatever your talent is!"

Star Chaser looked down at her flank; blank, like always. She didn't mind it, though. It was still pretty early to have a cutie mark.

"Yeah..." Star sheepishly grinned as she walked towards the school building. "We better go inside."

Rain Kicker levitated off the ground. "Yeah." She flew into the building, with Star following right behind.

"Hm... you! Will you like to introduce yourself to the class, Miss?" The teacher questioned. A white unicorn walked up to the front of the room, her head up high. She looked like those high-class ponies in Canterlot.

"I am... Rarity!" The unicorn introduced, making herself sound like a princess.

"Nice to meet you, Rarity..." The class mumbled in unison.

Soon, it was Star's turn to introduce herself. She got up out of her seat and made her way to the front of the room. All eyes were on her, and she tried her hardest to make eye contact.

"My name is Star Chaser."

"Nice to meet you, Star Chaser..."

Star took her seat next to Rain Kicker.

"Next we have... you!" The teacher pointed at Rain Kicker.

"Alright!" Rain remarked as she dashed up to the front of the classroom, making sure her cutie mark was visible.

"I am Rain Kicker! One of the coolest Pegasi ever!"

"Nice to meet you, Rain Kicker..."

Rain got a bewildered expression on her face. "Why aren't you excited to meet me? You guys sound dull."

"Rain Kicker, take your seat, please." The teacher informed as Rain walked back to her respectful seat.

After a morning of introductions and practicing writing, everypony was finally allowed to go on their lunch break. Rain Kicker and Star Chaser sat together.

"I honestly thought more ponies would be excited for school," Star admitted, moving the straw around her cup.

"Why? Are you a nerd?" Rain asked playfully as Star raised an eyebrow.

"What?"

"Oh, that's what my sister was always called." Rain took another sip of her drink. "She said that since she was smart and liked school, ponies called her a nerd."

"Oh. And no." Star took a small bite of her sandwich before continuing. "My brother had always told me that school was good; for the most part. He talked about making friends and the satisfying feeling of getting good grades."

"What did he say was bad? My sister considers herself an optimist, so she always looks on the bright side."

"He said that there are bullies, bad grades, and sometimes even drama. But drama doesn't happen much at our age."

"...Did he say when most ponies go through drama?" Rain gave a nervous chuckle. "When my sister got a job, she grew a small crush on a stallion. One of her friends liked him, too."

"I guess that didn't go over well." Star added on.

"No. She rarely hung out with her one friend. She never tells me the full story about that, though."

"I see. Oh, and my brother said that most of the time, drama starts when we get into our teen years."

Rain laughed a little bit. "We have a while to go, huh?"

Star nodded her head in response as the teacher blew the whistle.

"Recess!" She called as fillies and colts ran outside.

Rain stood up and closed her lunch box. "I guess it's time to fly!"

Star spread her wings. "Yep!"

The two then took off across the playground. Many ponies were on the swing-set or talking.

"Wanna race?" Rain questioned as she landed, Star landing right behind her.

"Definitely."

On the count of three, the two took off around the playground. Rain Kicker won at the end, but not by much.

"Nice try, Star." Rain winked, puffing out her chest in pride. "I'm just a really good flyer. You are too, since you are almost able to keep up with me."

"Thanks! And you are a really good flyer."

"Yea."

"Alright! Everypony spell walrus!"

"W, A, L, R, U, S..." The fillies and colts chanted.

"Very good. Now... can somepony draw a walrus?"

There was silence until a filly with a Manehatten accent spoke up.

"I can draw a walrus for you!" The filly said as the teacher nodded.

"Thank you, Rarity! Now, will you come up to the board?"

"Most certainly!" Rarity walked up to the board and used her magic to pick up a piece of chalk. She then drew a circle for a head and an oval-like body. She added two long tusks and eyes. For a final touch, she added little fins.

"Thank you, Rarity." The teacher thanked as Rarity walked back to her seat with her head held high. Her friends were clapping for her as she sat down. From what Star could see, she was pretty popular.

"Alright class, I think that wraps it up for today!" The teacher said as she sorted some papers. "It was very nice to meet you all! I'll see you tomorrow!"

With that, everypony went running out of the classroom.

"Well, I'll see you tomorrow, Star Chaser!" Rain Kicker said as she flew into the air.

"See you tomorrow!" Star responded, seeing her friend fly through the open skies. She then took off for home. It was time for her to see her brother once again.

Author's Note

I hope you're enjoying so far!

Sorry if this isn't as interesting at first. The first chapters are basically introducing the main characters of the story. The chapters coming up will be filled with drama, romance, and fun!

If parts of this story seem rushed, tell me so I can improve. (Please quote or something and say, "this part seems rushed" instead of just saying, "this story is rushed").