Tartarus High

(A/N ok I lied, not as much fighting as I wanted. also more Fluff than i wanted, but here you go an extra long chapter. god it is so much easier to write sexiness when they're human. I hit 6 pages. my goal is going to be eight a chapter. since there wasn't enough action and more than enough fluff I'm extending this prologue to five parts to get some semi-normal school life down to build up personalities and behaviors. since this place is a school full of kids who are good fighters, even if most don't know it yet, there are obviously going to be some things much more epic than schoolyard scuffles. Enjoy! -Dark)

“Hm...I was going to have us all pair up as tutor-protege sparring teams...but that leaves Spike as a handicap...Oh! I know! Emerald!” Celestia started, calling out of a door. A girl about a year older than spike came in then. She had Katana like spike's on her back and what looked like a standard martial arts uniform. Her hair was long and green, it was tied up in a tail.

“Ah, you're a Dracomage Right?” Celestia asked.

“Sure am!” the girl replied.

“Whoa hold on, what's a Dracomage?” Dash asked.

“You slept through that class last year didn't you...” Applejack sighed.

“A Dracomage is like any other Mage really, it's just that we use fire for most of our spells and stuff.” Spike explained, snapping his fingers to make a green flame appear.

“Well, that takes care of that. Pair up and begin!” Celestia exclaimed.

She decided to let Twilight practice a bit with her new weapons before she fought so she could observe the others, Twilight soon joined in with the observations. Applejack's longsword would normally have an advantage over Rarity's claws, but the Mage was so quick and agile it countered that advantage. In this case, that speed would be able to outmaneuver the longsword, but Applejack used it to the point where she was literally using the hilt as a weapon as well, batting the blades away with the extra two inches below her hand/hands and using the cross guard to lock the claws.

Watching Dash and Pinkie's fight was...well...scary. Pinkie would be giggling madly as she seemingly recklessly swung the giant axe, but after a moment or two of observing closely they were aimed perfectly so that they not only would be harder to defend against at an angle, but so Pinkie could spin and not lose momentum...once she got going she couldn't be stopped. That is, until Dash got under the radius and nearly took her head off. She stopped then, being more defensive as Dash somehow made the long Katana fast as a dagger.

While the fight between Dash and Pinkie was scary, Spike and Emerald's was interesting. The twin blades of the two would often leave trails of flame to stay in the air for seconds at a time to form a literal wall of fire. Most of the battle, however, was spent with the two sets of blades locked together, trying to pry the others' weapons from their hands. Eventually Spike was able to get Emerald's blades away from her, but a chain of fire flung them into the air where she proceeded to catch them. She spun, unleashing a small whirlwind of fire, but Spike's green lames burst through it and they were currently locked at the hilts again.

Luna had warned Fluttershy she was rather rusty so the shy woman let Luna get the first strike. She may be rusty by some divine standard, but Luna was still a force to be reckoned with. For that reason she was dumbfounded how, when Luna asked Fluttershy to start fighting back, she was getting her ass handed to her. With the small, forearm length, blade of the Ninjato, Fluttershy was able to lock Luna's Glaive and lightly tap various places on Luna's body. This caused light cramps and small knots of stiffness and pain. If this were a real fight her entire left side and half of her right arm would be paralyzed. She REALLY needed more practice.

Eventually Celestia decided Twilight had enough time to get used to the Gauntlets and squared up. Twilight did the same. They started with basic martial arts, which they were both very high leveled combatants in. when Celestia started losing the advantage of greater skill, Twilight was a fast learner, she extended the claws. Unfortunately for her Twilight had done the same. Fortunately though, Twilight was still a novice when it came to these weapons. She was good with claws, but constantly forgot about the curved blades and how Celestia could just flip them forward and nearly lop her head off when her claws were indisposed.

After the other spars had stopped they all watched the two fight. Twilight had finally gotten the hang of her new weapons, at least enough to not be hopeless. That's when Celestia made a terrible mistake. She switched to assassin-like tactics. When she found herself on her ass looking at a blade at her throat who couldn't even speak. When she had tried to slip a blade behind Twilight's defenses the girl had grabbed her wrist and literally flipped her over her head.

“What was that?” Celestia asked after Twilight helped her up.

“you used Assassin tactics...ever since I was old enough to hold a blade my brother has been teaching me to counter it...that's how my parents went.” Twilight explained.

“I didn't know he taught you THAT well.” Spike said.

“Well...looks like we could all use a clean. There's two bathrooms a floor, so six bathrooms total not counting the tower and attic. Are any of you well versed in the decryption of Glyphs?” Celestia said.

“A bit Darling, but I've never been able to tamper with them.” Rarity said.

“How about you?” she asked Twilight.

“She wrote the newest Volume of the Glyph Dictionary...” Spike said.

“Really? I'll need to pick that up then. There's a special bathroom sealed by a Glyph, it was built with the place, you're welcome to it. Servants will give you directions if you need them.” Celestia explained, finishing to the rest of them.

“Oh dear, I guess I'll have to remake these out of stronger stuff.” Rarity said, noticing all of their suits were damaged.

“Oh, I apologize. Here.” Celestia said, making an odd hand motion and touching the neck of each of their suits.

“That's a construction Glyph.” Twilight said,

“It is, I've set them to activate when the wearer touches them with the intent to repair and clean.” Celestia said, pushing on her own mark. With a flash of what looked like her magic the suit was whole and like new again. “It's powered by your own energy, but it's such a weak spell you won't notice it.” she continued. They all did so and their suits were new again.

“Well...um...I really need a um...shower now...” Fluttershy said. They all agreed and left. Twilight, however, returned to her tower. She decided it was better to wait and let all the hot water level out again before taking her shower. She was in the middle of changing into a tank top and shorts, namely only having the shorts on at the moment, when Spike walked in.

“Dude! Knock!” Twilight yelled, but not really phased. Spike didn't seem to be either.

“If you were doing something bad you woulda locked the door.” Spike commented.

“Whatever...” Twilight said with a sigh as she pulled the top on and plopped down on the bed next to Spike.

“What's wrong?” Spike asked.

“Trying to figure that out really...” Twilight said.

“Well let's here what you've got.” Spike said.

“I've been thinking a ton lately...about, you know, relationship stuff. Is it weird that I'm seventeen and this is the first time I've actually thought about that?” Twilight asked.

“Normally yeah, but for you- a study hard mage-? Not really.” Spike replied.

“Right...well...I've realized something kinda important to that...well...more like a lack of something.” Twilight started.

“And what might that be?” Spike asked.

“Sexuality...no idea which I am.” Twilight replied. At that point Dash was walking by with a towel around her, she stopped and poked her head in.

“Whoa, I may have just walked by at the wrong time...you guys talking about Sex?” Dash asked. The two shocked people looked at her, looked at each other, then back at Dash in horror.

“Oh God! You're sick Dash...” they said in unison.

“Hey I calls it as I hears it.” Dash replied with a laugh, stepping in fully.

“For your information, we weren't talking about sex. Not directly at least. I've been thinking and I have no idea what Sexuality I really am.” Twilight explained.

“Oh, damn you make it too easy. Well, does this turn you on?” Dash said, opening up her towel. Ya, that did the trick. Twilight was red as a tomato. Dash fell on the floor laughing, Spike would have done the same but...well...he's a guy. And a hot chick that wasn't his sister just opened up her towel in front of him. He was in the same position as Twilight.

“Oh yeah, Bi at the least. You ever get attracted to guys?” Dash asked. It took a moment for Twilight to realize she'd been asked a question.

“Um...not really, not that I've noticed.” Twilight managed to answer.

“Yeah well then welcome to Dykeville my Friend. I'd give you a chance now that you've seen my awesome body, but I've already got a thing goin' for me that I don't wanna mess up.” Dash said, closing the towel back up and sitting next to her, casually throwing an arm around her.

“Let me guess...Pinkie Pie.” Spike said.

“Oh, damn. Forgot you were there. And yeah, kinda obvious though isn't it?” Dash asked.

“I thought you were just good friends.” Twilight said.

“Well we are, but I live by a certain philosophy when it comes to relationships. Your best friend doesn't have to be your girlfriend, but your girlfriend should be your best friend.” Dash said, putting her arm out and waving it horizontally as she said it.

“Wow...that...actually makes perfect sense.” Twilight admitted.

“Yeah, it does. Well Luna, Flutters, AJ, Pinkie, Rarity and I are going out for some light Drinking. You in?” Dash asked.

“I am!” Spike exclaimed, the legal drinking age being 15 in Equestria.

“Sorry, but believe it or not I have research to do. I missed last month's quota so I gotta get an extra decryption done.” Twilight said, snapping her fingers to levitate over a book of unknown Glyphs.

“Huh?” Dash asked.

“The Canterlot University pays me for my research on Glyphs, since they're only just starting to get well known. I helped with the Glyph Dictionary volumes three through five and I personally wrote the sixth and latest, I need to decrypt a page a month or my funding is halted.” Twilight explained.

“You and your fancy Mage stuff. Fine, see you later then.” Dash said, getting up and walking out of the door.

“Next time we talk about anything like this again, remind me to shut the door.” Twilight said to Spike as he got up.

“Heh, yeah. See ya later Dyke!” Spike said, making to leave the room. But the door slammed in his face.

“Ever call me that again and I'll shove my dictionary so far up your ass you'll gain a few IQ digits...” Twilight growled. Spike didn't dare speak, so he nodded. The door opened and he was out of the house in seconds.

“Thanks.” Twilight said, having asked where the special Bathroom was and getting directions. She recognized the Glyph instantly and with a snap of her fingers and a horizontal -shoo- motion of her hand the door slid open. She was surprised to hear the roar of flowing water and a wall of steam. Hr tank and shorts were instantly plastered to her skin, said tank being white it became rather see through. Not wanting to be seen by a passerby servant she entered and shut the door.

When she entered the main chamber three things became known to her. First, there was a large pool fed by a beautiful waterfall. Second, Celestia was in said pool nude as ever. Third, they were both looking at each other- her tank was absolutely useless at covering her at this point.

“o-oh I-i'm sorry! I d-didn't k-know this was in use!” Twilight yelped and averted her gaze.

“Oh don't worry about it, this place used to be a bath house. Back in my great, great grandmother's time it was rude to not share a bath with a friend. If given the choice.” Celestia said with a giggle.

“Besides, we can't have you walking around like that for all the servants to see.” she continued, her eyes straying to Twilight's chest a bit too long than they should have. Twilight gave her a confused look while awkwardly crossing her arms. “I'm saying you may join my Twilight, I have no Quarrels with sharing a bath.” Celestia said.

“O-oh...um...ok...” Twilight said. She quickly undressed and entered the pool near Celestia and sunk to her nose.

“Don't be shy, you're very well proportioned by the way...Come now Twilight...we've known each other for a week now, I'd say we're good friends no? Come now and turn around.” Celestia said, grabbing a bottle of shampoo with her magic and putting some in her hands. Twilight slowly came closer to the Woman and quickly turned around. Her nervousness melted away, however, when Celestia began rubbing the shampoo into her hair. The combination of such gentle hands, the water at the perfect temperature and whatever brand that shampoo was just made her relax. When Celestia moved to her back she made an 'Eep' noise but did not protest. She finished all to soon, Twilight admitted in her mind.

“Alright, your turn.” Celestia said with a smile. Twilight turned around to look at her, but she nodded. Celestia flipped her hair to on side and turned around, waiting expectantly. Cautiously Twilight repeated Celestia's actions. Celestia found the assisted bathing just as heavenly as her Protege had. When Twilight moved to Celestia's back she heard a sharp intake of breath as the Woman twitched a bit. God if she had known having a friend washing you she would have asked Luna or probably a close servant to do it.

When they were both cleaned Neither could bring themselves to leave for some reason. Celestia chose to just enjoy the sauna-like pool as she reclined back a little and put her arms on the edges of the dip as she closed her eyes. God, Twilight could have sworn she was just presenting herself. Twilight may be well proportioned, but if Perfection existed it was Celestia. She found herself unable to stop herself from taking peeking glances. Unknown to her, Celestia noticed this. Unknown to Twilight, Celestia enjoyed little jokes and pranks. Embarrassing the girl next to her fell perfectly into that category.

While Twilight was attempting to busy herself with examining each individual bubble that came her way she didn't notice Celestia coming closer until the woman threw an arm over her shoulder. They were close. REALLY close. Their hips made contact, their legs. Twilight's right arm was stuck between her right breast and Celestia's left. For some reason she relished in all the contact, but externally she panicked.

“We've gotta get rid of all that shyness now Don't we? Last week I noticed you were very withdrawn and didn't even try to make friends. To tell the truth the Tartarus High school of elite combat hasn't officially started yet. Most students won't even know about it for another two or three weeks. I;m getting you all prepared for it. This means we have two or three weeks of actual schooling.” Celestia said.

“I s-see...” Twilight stuttered.

“Come on now, we don't want to look like wrinkly old prunes. According to Rainbow Dash you have research to do anyways.” Celestia said, standing up. Twilight watched as the woman walked over to a small closet, which had a great many towels, and began to dry off as best she could in the steam. Then she grabbed her dirty clothes, wrapped the towel around herself and opened the door to leave.

“This place is as much yours as it is Mine now, use it at your leisure. And if you find Luna or I are already using it don't worry and just join us.” she said before walking out.