The Glimmer In The Snow

Chapter 1:

A New Day, A New Job

By: Snow Bullet

Beep, beep, beep. Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep!Snow groaned from the sound of the alarm clock. It’s been three years after college, and today, finally, he found a job that could keep him busy. After being fired from other jobs, he was desperate, but luck was on his side. A strange person invited him to teach at a school, and from what he has heard, the school is a private academy and has top ratings, so if anything, it promises to be a good pay.Snow got up from his bed and yawned. ‘It’s just a school right? So, I will be safe… right? He said it was a very nice and friendly school.’ Snow sighed as he picked up the forms. “Crystal Prep. Sounds nice.”Snow put down the forms and walked to his bathroom, went over to his bathtub, turned on the water, and set it to shower mode, and water started to pour from the shower head. Snow took off his clothes except his boxers. Then, he skidded over to his dresser and put out his attire for  school on his bed. Then, he went back to the bathroom with a towel and put it aside, went into the bathtub, while cold water poured out.‘Having cold water is worth it. After all, I have a car to drive and a phone.’Snow started to wash his pale body and dark blue hair with hints of light blue and purple while thinking:‘Hmmmmm…. I wonder who I’ll meet when I get there.’ Snow thought about this for a good five minutes before rinsing the soap of his body.After the shower, Snow went out and dried himself and wrapped the towel around his waist and walked to the sink to brush his teeth, then walked out fresh and clean and  started to change into his clothes. “Okay! It’s been three years, I had so many jobs with such a hard life, but things will be different, and I certainly won’t get fired!”Snow checked the clock and smiled and nodded.“It’s 6:00am. Nice, I have time to go to the bakery near the school.”Snow quickly got dressed, but made sure that the clothing is nice and tidy, checking his reflection in the mirror.Snow was wearing a boysenberry colored cardigan with a white collared shirt with a blueberry shirt and nice khaki colored pants with off white colored shoes. While looking at himself, he smirked.“Why, hello, I’m Mr. Bullet! I’m going to be your teacher for the rest of the year. I’m new to the school, so I hope we can get along nicely.” Snow said while performing professional gestures.‘I think I will do great.’ Snow thought while thinking about his first impressions, while walking over to a bag full of things.“Hmmm… Now let’s see… teaching papers, lesson sheets, my file… some pens and notebooks… phone… Okay, I think I’m ready.”Snow put everything back into the backpack and put it over his shoulders, grabbed his keys, shut off the lights, and opened the door to his apartment.-“Argh! Really? You want fifteen rubber duckies? What are you even- Pranks? Discord!” Starlight said with anger, storming around her apartment.“Yes, I want you to bring me fifteen rubber duckies, I repeat, fifteen rubber duckies for a prank on Celestia and Luna.” Discord said though the line. “Ah- and don’t even fight with me. You know who always wins.” Starlight knew she always loses to these fights. Especially when it came to Discord.“Fine! Just what did they do?” she questioned impatiently waiting for an answer.“Celestia didn’t share the cake she got from Sugar Cube Corner!” he whined.From where she stood, she pinched her forehead while a couple of stressful veins popped up on her neck. “And what does this have to do with Luna?”“She got a bite! And Tia fed it to her!! In front of me!!!” he criedStarlight facepalmed when hearing the info that is being given to her. “Okay, okay. But why exactly fifteen?” she asked without a care.“You will be giving the duckies to Sugar Cube Corner! And ask them to fill it with Icing!” he demanded without even explaining why he needed the exact amount.“I work to get paid and pay for a living, not buy useless stuff just for revenge.” she said really pissed off. “And if you haven’t noticed, It’s already 6:00 in the morning, and I’m supposed to be in my work clothes heading out!” she said while looking at herself, only to be seen in her bra and panties.“Oh, well why didn’t you say so? Call ya later-!” as the phone call stopped. Starlight grabbed all her things and put on her work clothes.Starlight was was wearing a pastel purple blazer with a nice dark purple v-neck shirt with a white undershirt and dark blue jeans and long dark brown leather boots. “Okey-dokey, I have my stuff, I have my keys, and I have my- W-Where is my phone?” Starlight looked around and saw the little gadget sitting on the table. “Gah-hah! There it is!” she said happily and grabbed her phone.‘Now I have everything! Just need survive work. And save more money.’ Starlight finished everything and headed towards the door and shut off  the lights.-As Snow left his apartment and happily went down the stairs,  Starlight opened the door and accidentally hit someone in the face.Wham!“Ooowww!!!” Snow groaned from the pain. Starlight walked out, unaware of the situation. “Hey! Be cautious while you're opening the door!!” he yelled at the girl.Starlight looked over to the man on the floor, and in reaction, snickered.“Well, why don’t you be cautious while going through the halls?” Starlight yelled back.“I’m the victim here!” Snow shouted.“So? It’s your fault you walked into the door!” Starlight said with anger, rolling her eyes.Snow gave up and just sat on the dirty floor, while Starlight Glimmer stomped off really angry.‘Who does she/he think she/he is?’ they both thought in unison.-Snow stood up and grabbed his stuff and headed to the parking lot. When he made it to the parking lot, he looked for his car. Once he found it, he unlocked and went to the passenger side to put his stuff away and went to the driver seat.‘What?’He tries to start the car again… ‘ No gas??? What time is it?’Snow checked the time on his phone: 6:27.“Six-twenty-seven. Well good thing I’m only two blocks away.”As soon as he said that, he rushed out of the car and started to walk towards the bakery near the school.- Snow arrived at the local bakery: Sugar Cube Corner.“Holy- That’s a long line! How am I going to get to the school on time…”“Oh! NEW CUSTOMER!!!” a pink haired girl yelled from the other side of the store.“Pinkie, ya know you don’t need ta call out every single person that comes into the bakery.” a girl with cowboy hat and long blonde hair explained.“But, Applejack! They need to know though. I mean who doesn’t wan- NEW CUSTOMER!!!” Pinkie shouted again.Snow looked behind him and saw the same girl who hit him in the face this morning.“Hey... that’s the girl who slammed the door in my face.” he said to himself.-Starlight walked into a little shop that sold rubber duckies. She got hold of a basket and started to count while grabbing the duckies.‘Let’s see, 1… 2, 3… 4… 5, 6, 7, 8, 9..’Starlight kept going till she grabbed the fifteenth rubber ducky. “Alrighty then!”She went to the cash register and gave the duckies to the lady cashier. “That’ll be seventeen dollars and sixty-eight cents, please.” Starlight gave the money to the lady and left the store.Starlight went back to her car and started to drive to Sugarcube Corner to get the duckies filled with icing. When she got out of her car, she entered the bakery and saw a familiar face.‘Oh... no... it’s him!’ she thought.“Hey, you’re that girl who slammed the door in my face!” He said very angry.“Uh, I didn’t slam it in your face! You walked right into the door!” Starlight snapped back. “Like a mindless toy, BLAM!”As Snow and Starlight bickered until they reached close to the front. As one person was about to leave, they accidently bumped into Starlight.“No it was your fu-!” As she fell, Snow immediately grabbed her arm and pulled her towards  him. They held each other for a second, then parted and turned away.“You okay?” he asked.“Yes, I’m fine.” Starlight answered, slightly blushing while brushing herself off.“Okay then...”As they moved forward to the ordering area, Snow, like a gentleman, let Starlight order first.Starlight gave the bag of ducks to Mrs. Cake.“Can you fill these with icing?” Starlight asked Mrs. Cake with no warning or introduction.“Oh, um… sure...” Mrs. Cake took the bag, but before she left, she was about to ask who this was fo-“Discord.” Starlight said with a sigh. Mrs. Cake nodded.Snow listened to the conversation. ‘Discord? Isn’t that the name…’ As Mrs. Cake left to put the bag away. Snow faced Starlight. “Discord? Meaning the tall Discord?” No answer. “Uh, t-the one with the wacked out suit and white and grey haired Discord?” Starlight cocked her brow in dead confusion.  “Like Discord, from Crystal Prep?” Snow asked.“Oh, yes…” she answered while looking at the people staring.“That’s the guy who gave me a job! He’s the principal of Crystal Prep.” Snow smiled when he heard that she also knew who his boss is. Starlight stared in shock, hearing that the guy who walked into the door, almost started a fight with her, is now one of her co-workers. Somehow.“He’s your boss?” Starlight asked curiously. “How?”Before Snow could answer, Mrs. Cake came back with Starlight’s order.“Here ya go!” Starlight gave Mrs. Cake the money and got ready to leave, but needed to ask Snow a question.“Hey! What’s your name?” Starlight asked.“Snow Bullet, and I’m going to be the new history teacher at Crystal Prep.” Snow said proudly.“Ah, okay. Then, I suppose will be seeing you later.” Starlight left immediately while Snow went to order.“What can I getcha?” Mrs. Cake asked.“ Coffee, if you would please.” Snow answered.“Ok. I’ll be back with your order.” Mrs. Cake left to go get coffee.As Snow was waiting, he felt like he forgot to do something. ‘Drat! I forgot to ask her name…. Oh well.’ Mrs. Cake came back with his order.“Here ya go!” Snow paid the lady and left the place.-“Did you hear?” Pinkie asked Applejack.“Yup! I hope he’s ready. You wanna call our friends there?” Applejack asked.“You know it!” Pinkie took her and dialed random numbers.“Hello?” a mysterious voice said.“Hey, Rapid!” Pinkie said with a lot of excitement.“Yes?” he said tiredly.“You're having a neeeeewww teacher!!!!” Pinkie yelled through the phone.“Alright, alright, I’ll tell the others.” Rapid said, sounding rather annoyed. “And, thank you for informing me.“Oh! And make sure th-” Applejack interrupted. “Pinkie, we need to go. Everyone is waiting at the statue” Applejack informed Pinkie Pie.“Ooooohhhhh. Okay! Well, bye-bye, Rapid!” Pinkie said, then hung up.-“Hello? Uhhh…. oh, she hung up.” Rapid sighed. Lone Wolf walked towards Rapid.“Hey, what’s up?” Lone asked, concerned.“Nothing, but according to Pinks, we’re having a new teacher.” Rapid said, smiling.“Really?” Lone asked while walking. “Who?”“I don’t know,” Rapid said, very unsure. “She hung up at the last second.”“Oh... well, let’s go!” Lone said while running inside.“Wait!” Rapid yelled.-Snow checked the time. “Seven-thirty.” Snow looked at the sign in front of him and started to read. “Welcome to Crystal Prep.” Snow smiled while heading inside the campus. “Nice message.” He fixed up his tie and took a look at his clothing once more.‘Let’s do this.’