Tartarus High

“Alright...so...day one...Tutors?” Twilight said to herself as she looked at the message board on the front of the school. In big letters taking up most of the board red 'NEW STUDENTS JUNIOR DOWN TO GYM LOBBY TO FIND TUTORS, ALL SENIORS REPORT TO GYM LOBBY FOR PROTEGES'.

“Well, guess we're heading to the Gym Lobby...which is somewhere...” Spike said.

“I know where it is, you may follow me.” a feminine voice said from behind. Twilight turned around and froze. That was Celestia and her sister Luna. They were Mages, but they had Valkyrie wings. Celestia's hair was long and flowing and had many different colors in stripes. Her wings were pure white as was her turtleneck long sleeved shirt- which to Twilight's embarrassment was rather skintight if you looked for long enough- with white jeans. Luna was similarly dressed, but in all Dark Blue while her wings were the same, her Hair looked like the night sky. What were the only Angels in existence doing here?

“U-um...t-thanks.” Twilight replied.

“You needn't worry so much Twilight, we don't bite.” Celestia said with a smile and began walking. Twilight quickly followed.

“Um...h-how do you know my name?” Twilight asked.

“You were top of thine class at Canterlot and the strongest Mage of thy age, possibly thy time. Of course we'd care to learn something as simple as thy name.” Luna answered with a warm smile.

“Oh I'm not t-that good...I just try my best...” Twilight said. Celestia made to respond, but they reached the gym lobby, which was full of people, and more specifically, the tutor registration. Luna excused herself while Celestia signed a few papers and then pulled Twilight aside from the line.

“Twilight, what do you think skill is? Trying your best. Your best just happens to be one of the best there is.” Celestia replied lately.

“Well...I guess that makes sense...why'd you pull me away? Spike and I need a tutor.” Twilight asked, looking back at the line.

“Not anymore, Twilight Sparkle. You are my protege, I counted spike as your Assistant, is that alright?” she asked, looking at the DracoMage.

“That works actually.” Spike said with a smile.

“Good. Now, there is something I must ask you...do you have any combat training?” Celestia asked.

“Yeah, my older brother is the Captain of the Canterlot Guard. Why?” Twilight asked.

“Well, I'd rather not discuss it in such an open place. We have all of today to ourselves to get used to our new tutors and proteges, do you have a dorm?” Celestia asked.

“Um no, but the town gave us the Library.” Twilight replied.

“That will do, let's just say Tartarus will be very relevant very soon.” Celestia said.

“Cerberus was sighted outside of Tartarus? That can't be good.” Celestia said when she received word of said sighting.

“Let's go.” Luna said. With a flash of magic they found themselves at the gates of Tartarus, where a group of Royal guards were busy keeping it shut. Cerberus was playing with a rubber ball in a cage.

“What happened?” Celestia asked the captain of this team.

“I have no idea. Cerberus just walked out...now every other monster that's been locked away is trying to bust out...it's all our mages can do to keep the door shut.” he reported. Celestia nodded.

“We're going in. Sister?” Celestia said, looking towards Luna.

“On it.” Luna replied, gathering her power around her hands. The royal mages stepped back and allowed the door to open, but once it did the creatures on the other side were blasted back by Luna's Magic. They all whimpered and ran away, afraid of the power.

“We'll be back in ten minutes, keep the door closed until then.” Celestia called back. They were answered by the door closing.

“Gatekeeper!” Luna called. They had found the Gatekeeper's den quickly, but found it empty.

“GATEKEEPER!” Luna called once more, using her Royal Canterlot Voice. Something fell to the floor. Celestia picked it up and sighed.

“This isn't good.” Celestia said, showing what looked like a cracked plate from armor.

“Nightmare moon...where have you gone now?” Luna asked no one in particular.

“Nightmare Moon?” Twilight asked, the story now completed.

“Yes, the Gatekeeper of Tartarus. She's gone missing, and without her to keep the creatures within the gates in check...Equestria will soon be filled with hellish monsters and evil souls. Ponyville High is no longer Ponyville High. It is now a school for those advanced in combat and magic. A school to train special forces, known as Night Guards.” Celestia explained.

“What is it going to be called then?” Twilight asked nervously.

“Tartarus High.” Celestia replied. Suddenly there was a knock on the door. Twilight opened it with her magic. Luna and the ponies that had greeted her were standing there.

“I have them Sister.” Luna said.

“Have what?” Twilight asked.

“I asked Luna to take on the most promising individuals she could find.” Celestia said, standing up.

“Apparently you all know each other, perfect.” Luna said.

“We've met, so What exactly is going on now?” Twilight asked.

“We're assembling a team. Do you all have tutors?” Celestia replied.

“Applejack is My Protege.” Rarity said.

“Dashie's Mine!” Pinkie exclaimed.

“Oh, even better. I'm guessing this one is yours then sister?” Celestia asked, looking at Fluttershy.

“Correct. Now that we're all here shall we get going then?” Luna asked.

“Where?” Spike asked.

“Our private home.” Celestia replied.

“Whoa...” they all said as they saw it. Just on the outskirts of Ponyville, it's backyard literally the everfree, was a mansion. And it was HUGE.

“In order to maximize our teamwork we should all live together, Therefore I have arranged so that all of us have rooms here. I'm sorry Twilight but we can't have you living in a Library.” Celestia said.

“Really?! That's so AWESOME!” Dash exclaimed.

“Oh great...I get to live with a bunch of girls...” Spike mumbled.

“Don't worry, the servants are very friendly.” Luna said.

“Well, feel free to explore. Any rooms that are locked are already taken- I suggest you lock a room once you've chosen it as yours. If you find servants working don't disturb them.” Celestia said. Pinkie and Dash immediately took off. Applejack rolled her eyes but she and Rarity soon followed, albeit with less excitement. Fluttershy followed suit, not wanting to be left behind, as Luna entered.

“What's the matter?” Celestia asked Twilight, who had not entered even when Spike did.

“I think it'd be smart to wait until things have quieted down a bit, less chaos. I wish I could thank you more, but all I can give are my thanks.” Twilight said, looking up at her Tutor.

“Oh don't worry my Little Protege, your thanks is all I need.” Celestia said, lightly hugging her new friend. She didn't catch the blush. “Now, while I simply adore that hoodie it's a bit impractical for when we train. All of us are going on a shopping trip very soon!” Celestia said. Twilight suddenly imagined Celestia in that skintight jumpsuit Dash had worn and immediately flushed up.

“Um like what?” she asked, barely keeping a stutter from her voice.

“Well I know your Friend Rarity is the best in Ponyville when it comes to attire, she would know. But for a guess I'd say something similar to a Valkyrie flight suit. They don't bag, they're warm yet not too warm, they have no movement restriction and are made of some tough stuff.” Celestia thought. Oh god, the image came back. If this was some sort of Anime then her nose would be spraying blood right now, luckily though it wasn't and the blood stayed in her cheeks.

“W-well...uh...I'd say it's Quieted down enough don't you think?” Twilight said and made to enter.

“I recommend the tower.” Celestia said. Twilight stopped, looked up to see there was in fact a tower. She looked back at Celestia, who smiled, and smiled back before entering.