Manehattan. Noisy, busy and crowned. Has always. The only thing that usually brought Zeta in Manehattan was clubs and her friends. This time, it was University. Her father would've preferred that she does her studies in Spellstone and at the same time helps her brother but, she doesn't care about her father's opinion. She chased the thought about her discussion with her father and focused on the wind. The calm breeze was brushing past her ears and her feathers. Caring her like a feather in the wind and pushing away her worries. She was flying above the city calmly with her eyes closed, enjoying the wind. The peace of the sky and the clouds pacing by. She then suddenly frowned and growled when she felt her wing muscles hurt. She grumbled some curses.

"Huuuuuuug! Where the hay is this stupid bloody campus!? I'm tired of flying." she said in frustration.

She had been flying for hours since the train station of Ponyville. The sheeps where blocking the way, so she decided to fly to manehattan on her own. Bad idea.

"Curse you sheeps." she sighed. "Next time, i'll use a spell to teleport here. But I din't know any."

She then spotted the campus some streets ahead. She flew there and landed. Looking around she noticed it was really big. Bigger that it looked in the sky.

"Nice~" She whistled.

She walked to the door, still admiring the place. "I should go to the secretary for a room."

The university was really big in the inside. There was stairs going up to the secretary and other halls. She walked slowly the stairs to relax from the trip. Hoping to register herself fast so she could go to sleep and relax. She walked to the mare with glasses and waved a hoof.

"Hello there ma'am. I'm new here, i'd like to get a room and register myself in the dormitory." She said smiling.

The mare looked up, arching an eyebrow. "New? At this time? Shouldn't you be already registered? Normally students of this school don't wait one week later to register."
Zeta chuckled."Yeah. I was busy at home so I couldn't come earlier." She said sheepishly.

The mare nodded and smiled. While taking a sheet of paper and a quilt she asked:
"What's your full name and age?"

zeta smiled nervously."Zeta zirys cross. I'm 19 years old."

The mare blinked twice. Shocked, she looked up."Zeta cross!? The princess of spellstone!?" She said getting up.

Zeta putted a hoof on the mare's mouth. After quitting her princess duties, making a new life as a normal pegasus, telling her parents she wanted to live a normal life and hiding her identity so well. She din't want to blew it all away because of a mare working at a secretary. Of course, she was called to her kingdom if they needed help, but she still decided to hide her horn with a spell and tell nopony about it.

She looked her in the eyes."Yes it's me. But don't tell anypony and treat me like a normal student. Okay? I'm here to live a normal life. Sounds good?" She said pulling away.

The mare nodded and went to her sit slowly. She writed the name on the paper and gave her a key. She replaced her glasses to recompose herself.

"Room 19. Are you already officially a student of the university?" She asked still in shock.

Zeta picked the key."Yup. I've been accepted to the university and gotten my class program. See ya ma'am." She said waving a hoof.

Finally, I can relax in my comfy bed and sleep. She thought walking up stairs to her new room. She spotted two ponies getting out of there room. I wonder if I will have a roommate. It would be awesome. When she arrived at her door, she heard hoof steps coming from behind. She turned around to see the who it was.

"Zeta! You are here this late?" Said a pale brown colt unicorn with red eyes and mane, smiling.

Zeta smiled in return."Arthur! yeah I just arrived.The train was blocked because of sheeps, so I decided to come flying."

Arthur hugged Zeta, who looked like she was fighting the hug."You must be tired Zoots. So let's go to bonbon's place. I was goin' there to catch up with S.S and the others."

Ho yeah, Bonnie got a shop close to the Uni for money.

Zeta tried to pull away."Arthur, you know I don't really like hugs. Well, not that long." She said chuckling.

Arthur pulled away."Are you comming? Or are you going to putt your stuff in your room? "

"Let me do somethin' first and I go with ya. Kay?" She said opening her door.

She looked around and closed her eyes. Focusing on her magic. Her forehead glowed and a horn appeared. The center of the room begin to shine and boxes popped out of nowhere. The boxes where full of things like clothes, scarf, winter hat, computer, some DJ sets and some other personal stuff. This spell is always useful. She thought getting out of the room and closing the door behind her.

"Now we can go." She said with a smile.

(Later...)

Arthur and Zeta were walking down a street to a bakery. They were talking about classes and the teachers. And somehow they managed to end the conversation on clubs and mares. Arthur could be so obsessed with those subjects sometimes. But it was a side of him that Zeta gotten used to. Arthur Vibrato Chemistry is a fillyhood friend of Zeta, almost a brother to her. They were always together playing in the castle and since then, Zeta trusted him with her life. Even if with time he became an idiot. He plays guitar and he likes sience. Talking about bars and clubs, she noticed a club not to far of the shop. It looked really noisy. Arthur opened the door of the shop and they walked in.

Arthur looked at the tables and spotted a group of ponies chatting on the other side.
"Sorry for the late gang! I saw Zeta and I talked with her a bit." He said smiling and walking to them.

Everypony turned to them. A blue pegasus with gold mane and eyes jumped on Zeta and tackled her on the floor.

"Z! It's so nice to see you! I've been waiting for you like forever." She said smiling widely.

"Saxo star? Nice to see you too but...do ya think you could get off me?" She said grinding.
Saxo gotten off her laughing. She extended a hoof to help her get up. Saxo Star is another fillyhood of Zeta, she likes jazz and astrology. She always been close to Zeta.

"Geez S.S, let her breathe a sec. She flew a long way and she is exhausted." Said Arthur walking to the table.

"Zoots! Where the hay were you? " Asked a white unicorn with purple glasses.

Zeta rolled her eyes. "Vincenza, you know how my dad can get busy those days. I stayed to help a bit before packing my things."

The disk jokey frowned."Fine. But don't call me that, call me Vinyl." She said with pink cheeks.

"Happy to see you again, it's been a while. Since college." Said a grey mare seating besides Vinyl.

"Octy! What's up?" She said Hugging her. Octavia returned the hug.

Vinyl pulled Zeta away from Octavia and hugged her."Mine. My Tavi, don't touch." She said joking.

Octavia blushed. "I'm not yours, I can hug anypony I want." She replied with a chuckle.

Vinyl shook her head. "Nope. Your mine." She said hugging her tighter and kissing her cheek.

Zeta giggled at her friends actions and sited on a chair."Forgot you two were dating."

Arthur raised a hoof and called Bonbon and Lyra, who were in the kitchen."Bonbon, Lyra! Zeta arrived!"

Zeta made herself comfortable and began chatting with Vinyl about her time in ponyville. Lyra arrived with Bonbon and greeted there friends.
They talked about how Bonbon got her shop and how Vinyl got a job at a club in Ponyville. Zeta explained that she nows a colt who likes Vinyl's
skills and that he would love to hear her dubstep in his club. He din't care about Vinyl's age and he said that he would pay a lot for her work.
Vinyl then said she would work at ponyville a while after her studies at the university are done. Octavia had some interest in Canterlot for her musician career. Arthur said that he still din't know what to do with his future, but he said that he likes playing guitar. S.S was really exited of ending her studies at University to begin her astrologie job at Spellstone.

"hey,Bonbon. Can you bring me a milkshake please? I'm getting bored here." Said Zeta.

"Milkshake for all of us please." Said Vinyl. Then everypony at the table nodded.

" Six milkshakes then." She said walking to the kitchen.

They started to talk again and laugh. Zeta sighed, she liked this atmosphere. She liked to be with her friends after a long time, working at home with her brother. Her older brother, Ace thunder, was busy with his prince duties. He would often ask help from Zeta with some shores and training. Zeta din't mind, she likes helping others more then being helped. That's one of the reasons she left, she din't like feeling helpless.
Feeling like the weak princess needed to be protected by guards. Not that she was weak! Not at all. She was strong, agile at flying and skilled at magic. More that her brother, and maybe more than anypony else in Spellstone. But she felt that she wasn't born tot be a princess, she liked to have a normal life and do whatever she wanted to do.Life is better like this.

"Here you go, six milkshakes." Said Bonbon smiling.

"Tank you." Responded B.S.

What was Zeta going to do after studies? She had a home at ponyville, yes, but she still felt empty. She took a sip of her drink and rested her head on the table, while her friends were having a fun talk and drinking. Zeta sighed, taking another sip of her milkshake. Then she heard the door of the shop open and a bell ring.

"Ho a client, sorry guys I have to go." Said Bonbon getting up and walking to the client.

Zeta looked over the new intruder. It was a peach coated mare. A earth pony with sky blue eyes like diamonds and orange mane with a cute pony tale. She was wearing a black bowtie, she had a two note and a one music note besides it like cutie mark. Zeta raised an eyebrow.

Do I know her? I feel like I've seen her before, somewhere...but-wait! I do know her! At the bar in Canterlot one week ago, when I visited sweet donut. But what was her name? She thought touching her chin.

---(One week ago at the Canterlot club..)----

Zeta frowned looking at the bartender." I said I was fine dude. I can totally handle another beer. I have a good tolerance for alcohol. Plus, Isn't this what you are paid for?" She said seriously. A little upset after her long week with disappointed news.

The stallion looked at her, then rolled his eyes."If you say so. Another beer?"

"yup." She responded looking satisfied.

The stallion served her drink and continued cleaning the counter. She bumped her head time to time, to the rhythm the wubs. These was an atmosphere she liked, thought there was something missing. The music from the Dj was't really that awesome or original. Cause, Neon light wasn't really interesting neither. She din't really like that guy, he was a jerk. Vinyl is his friend, she likes working with him. And because of that she tries to be less rude. Neon always had a crush on Vinyl and that's why she doesn't like him being around. He armed sweet donut once, but he said that he was drunk. Zeta still doesn't trust him. But she tries to keep it cool.

"A glass of wine please." Said a tired voice with a Canterlot accent. It was a peach earth pony.

"Alright Miss." Responded the bartender, making her drink.

Zeta looked at the mare who sited two sits besides her curiously. She walked over the mare and sat besides her. The earth pony looked at her with an eyebrow. "hello?"

"Now tell me, how a refined mare like you got in a club like this one?" Said Zeta smiling.

The earth pony took a sip of her wine. "I came here to clear some thoughts. It was the closest place from my home."

Zeta grinned."yeah, but I am disappointed of this Dj. He can't seem to put a good jam for once. Like you, I came here only for the drinks."

The other mare smiled a little." This type of music ins't really my type, it's noisy. I rather enjoy classical music."

"Noticed." She said taking a sip of her beer. She extended a hoof to the earth pony." Name's Zeta Cross by the way. Nice to meet you."

The mare looked at her and shooked her hoof. "Maria Cadenza, pleased to meet you too." She said smiling.

"Let me guess, you play....violin?" Asked Zeta. " I mean, you look like a musician."

Maria chuckled."I play the cello."

"Sorry, my bad. Hehe." She said scratching the back of her head.

They continued talking while drinking, talking about music and something else before parting ways, walking to there homes.

(Present...)

Maria Cadenza. That's right! The classy mare who plays the cello! She remembered. Smiling, she walked to the mare who took a sit at the table besides hers.

"Hey Miss Cadenza! What are ya doin' here in Manehattan?" She said cheerfully.

Maria turned to see her and smiled brightly for the first time she arrived." Hello there Miss Cross. I came here for University, what about you?"

"Me too. You are going to the University not too far from here?" She asked.

"Yes I am. I already have a room in the dormitory. I think I have a roommate since there was boxes in the room." She said taking a bite of her muffin.

"Boxes? Wait, what room is it?" She asked eager to know the answer.

"Room 19, why?" Responded Maria with a puzzled look.

"No way! We are roommates." She said happily."The boxes you saw were my stuff."

"Really? That's nice to know." She replied with a smile.

Lyra walked to them."A friend of yours?"

"Are we friends?" Asked Zeta grinding. "I do consider you has a friend."

"Well, since we are roommates, I guess we are. Right?"

" Yup. And you can call me Zeta from now on." She said putting a arm around Maria's neck.

"Alright, Zeta. Then you can call me Maria." She said smiling.

" Now that you are buddies, can you present us your friend to the others?" Said Lyra.

Zeta got up with Maria, walking to the others, she felt her heart warm up. She din't know why but she liked the feeling.
The presence of Maria made her less bored and joyful.

(Later at 21:20 pm..)

Zeta looked at the clock. " Hu, guys? I think I'll have to leave. I still have my things to unpack and I want to catch up some sleep."

"Sure Zoots, you can go." Said Arthur. " 'Night."

"Good night guys." She said getting up. " Are you coming Maria?"

" Yes I am, I'm tired." She said getting up. " If you want, I can help with your things."

" Tanks, but I think I can handle it by myself. Tank you for offering tough." She responded, smiling warmly and making her way out of the shop.

They got out closing the door behind them. It was a beautiful night. There were stars in the sky, the full moon was bright.
Zeta looked at the moon, deep in thoughts. Maria noticed her spacing out.

" Are you alright? You've been spacing out for a while, Is something the matter?" She asked.

"Hu? Ho sorry. I was thinking about something, don't worry." She said warmly. She tried to change the subject." The moon, it's beautiful."

Maria looked at the sky." Yes indeed, it is breathtaking." She said with contemplation.

Zeta looked at Maria. She noticed that her eyes were shining under the light of the moon. They were beautiful. Zeta looked at her in amazement.
She is beautiful.

"You are breathtaking." She said still looking at her.What the hay did I just said!? She blushed, realizing what she just said.

Maria turned at her and smiled. " Thank you for the compliment, but I have to say that you're eyes are more impressive." She said.

Zeta blinked, speechless. Nopony had ever complimented her eyes since a long time. Or even payed attention to them, except for Cherry blossom. Nopony could see that her eyes were special until you watch closely. She was born with a talent, a purpose. She was born with a special magic, and her eyes reflected that magic. Only an attentive pony could see that trough her eyes.

" Y-you think so?" She asked.

"Of course, they are beautiful. They shine like emeralds." She admitted.

"Emeralds? Hehe, thanks." She said controlling her blushing. She brought her attention back to the floor.

Maria did the same. They walked in silence to the dormitory without saying a thing. Silence was awkward, and Zeta din't like it.

" Well! It's seems like we are already here! How fast." Real smooth Zeta. Real smooth.

"Mhm." She replied. "It seems like it."

Zeta mind hoofed herslef for being an idiot. She climbed the stairs to the secretary. The mare with glasses noticed Zeta.

"Miss cross? A colt named String dust asked for you.I said you were out and he decided to wait in front of your room."

"Dust? What the hay is HE doing here?" She said annoyed. " Thank you for telling me ma'am."

"No problem dear." She replied, still unsure of how to act around a the princess.

"you know String dust?" Asked Maria surprised.

Zeta frowned."Yeah, I know him since two years. You know him too?"

"Yes, his father knows my parents. And he used sometimes to practice with me back at Canterlot."

"How can a lovely mare like you hang with a colt like him?" Zeta asked grinding.

"He's not that bad." She said walking the last stair before turning to the hallway.

Zeta looked at her door, and saw a pale brown unicorn with blond mane. Sitting besides the door with a red violin case, with an annoyed expression. And turned to see who was coming and saw Zeta.

"Finally! I've been waiting for Hours! My flank hurts." He said frowning.

"Why are you here in the first place anyways? You could have waited in your room." Said Zeta.

"Hi string dust, how are you doing?" Asked Maria.

Arthur got up to see Maria. " At least SOMPONY ask's me how i'm doing." He said raising his voice on purpose.

"Whatever Dusty. Can we please talk tomorrow? I'm really tired and I still din't unpack my stuff." She said calmly.

String dust looked at her." Yeah I noticed, you really look bad. More then usual. The trip most have been long, you need help to unpack?"

"Nah. It's fine, I can do it on my own. Plus, I know how to make it quickly." She said touching her forehead.

He nodded and went to his room."Alright then, see you tomorrow."

"Good night Dust." Said Maria.Then she turned to Zeta with a eyebrow."Quickly?"

Zeta yawned."Can ya keep a secret?"

Maria opened the door."Yes I can,why?"

" It's really really really reaaaalllyyyy important for you to keep that secret." She said seriously.

" Zeta, I promise that I won't say it to anypony. Okay?" She said honestly. Still not sure of what her new friend was so serious about.

After they both got in the room she closed the door behind them. Zeta turned to see Maria, looking at her attentively.
Did her eyes just glowed? Thought Maria.

"You are not lying, that's good." Said Zeta closing her eyes.

"Why would I lie? " Said Maria offended.

" One never nows, but I just checked and It seems fine." She said starting to focus on something.

" Checked? How can you know for sure if somepony is not lying to..." She paused. " What are you doing?"

" Your aura." She said with her head beginning to shine. " And for your second question, I'm using my magic to place my things in the room faster."

A horn appeard on top of her head, and a aura enveloped the boxes. The boxes began to levitate above them.

" Y-you are an alicorn!? How-what!?" She bluttered out with wide eyes. Zeta shut her mouth with a hoof to prevent her from speaking.

" Calm down, don't worry. Don't panic, kay? It's fine." She said softly, pulling away her hoof.

Maria nodded nervously. " But that means your a princess. Right?"

" Yes, but you can treat me like a normal pony. I gived up my princess duties some years ago. Even if use my horn some times to show I'm from loyalty in front of guards or for...something else. So act like I'm normal."

" I don't know.." She said unsure. " I don't know how to act know that I know.."

" You'll get used to it like my other friends." She Zeta putting hoof on Maria's shoulder." Now, do you need the desk over there?"

" N-no, I don't. You can use it." Said Maria calming down.

" Good. I will put my laptop there then. And my mix table." She said moving her laptop and mix table on the desk.

Maria looked at Zeta with wide eyes while she was undoing her bowtie and ponytail. Zeta looked definitely tired, but she still looked focused on her magic. " So...I have to act like I never knew? Act like your just a normal pony?" She asked over her shoulder.

Zeta looked at her. " Yup. Don't need to feel awkward if you get friendly with me. Or....flirty." She said smirking.

Maria turned at her blushing. " Flirt? Why would I flirt with you?"

"We never know." She simply said with a smile.

"I never flirt with my friends." She said unamused.

" Does that mean I can?~" She teased.

" No...well..." She hesitated. She din't know what to respond.

" Come on, it's just for joking. It's nothing serious." She said putting besides her bed an instrument case. " There! Finished!"

"Already? That magic really is useful." Said Maria. She looked at the case and arched an eyebrow. "You play an instrument?"

"Hu? Ho yeah, I thought that I could join the music class.It could be interesting." She said walking to it. " Want to see it?"

Maria nodded. "If you don't mind."

Zeta opened the case. It was a white violin,. It was made of wood the fingerboard and tailpiece was black. " It's beautiful. I like the colour."

"My uncle gave it to me when I was a filly, and my aunt helped me to practice some times." She said closing the violin case. " It's really precious to me."

Maria smiled and looked at her cello case. "My cello is important too. I don't know what I would without it." She admitted, sitting on her bed.

"Well,.." She jumped on her bed and stretched her hooves. "I don't know about you but I'm goin' to hit the hay."

"Yeah me too. Good night Zeta." Responded Maria closing the lights and going to sleep.

" 'Night."

Zeta covered herself with the blanket. She felt her muscles relax, and her eyes close. Today wasn't so bad. I made a friend,who is pretty by the way, and I chatted with my friends after a long time. It was nice to see them, I should have told them the truth. The real reason why I arrived late..-no! I must stay quiet about it. Time to sleep now! She chased the thought shaking her head. I Hope I won't have nightmares...again. I don't know why I'm even trying to sleep...It's always the same.

Author's Note

Hope you liked this chapter.Sorry if it's short.I tried not to make many errors. I am not really good at writhing in english but I try my best.I don't know when the other one will come out, maybe after christmas vacations. If you have any comments or questions just ask in the comments or in my front page.