Rock School 101

Marble pushed back her hair from her eye.

It was her first day. The sisters had gotten off the train safely and we're now heading to classes. The undoubtably true news,was that none of her sisters were in her first class;Chrystal studies.

Already had Marble not fit in. She couldn't tell the lunch lady what she wanted this morning,so she ended up with pea soup. Also she hasn't made any new friends at the school. She had only been a simple detail to the background. Along with the nerds.

"Good morning class!"The teacher said in a British accent.

The filly next to her whispered in her ear,"She acts like she is British,but she is from Detrot."

"Mmhmm."Marble looked at the teacher.

"No talking! I have friends in high places."The teacher remarked.

"The only stallion who loves you is you're father!"The student next to Marble exclaimed.

That little pony next to Marble was given a detention. No pony was surprised,it seemed pretty typical to them.

"We are going to learn about Chrystals."The teacher said.

"Are we gonna grow or make them?"A filly asked.

"No."

"Then what will we do?"

"Learn all Chrystal names along with the precious stones,memorize that,and them memorize how they are made. Then have an exam at the end of the month to see who will continue at this school."

Marble gulped.

Memorize all that by the end of the month just to stay in school? It was nearly impossible!

Minerals were being formed every day! Not even then smartest science pony could memorize all the different rocks and how they are made.

What Marble had read was true;the school was boring and hard.

Marble deep down had hoped it was all lies,and that maybe the school could be fun. For instance,friends,field day,and holiday. They all appeared to be good benefits. At the time...

Marble got out her notebook and began to note take as the teacher began to explain the property of the most basic Chrystal;Quartz. Marble had learned about it so much,she could recite the lesson in her sleep. Quartz was just so simple. It formed everywhere and on everything.

She began to sketch pictures of home. Mostly her mom and dad as well as her sisters. They were her only friends in the world at the time. Until...

"Can I borrow a pencil?"The filly to the left of her asked.

Marble nodded.

This pony was different. Instead of having the average coat,she was shiny. Like a piece of Opal in the sunlight.

She must be a a Chrystal Pony! A few lived in Equestria,since some of there ancestors had escaped Sombra's clutches. They weren't called common though.

"By the way my name is Minuette. I'm never tardy."The shining pony introduced herself.

"Mmhmm."Marble replied,wishing she could say what her name was.

The lesson went smoothly. Here and there someone poked fun at the teacher being single and from Detrot. Marble could tell she didn't want to be the teacher pet.

All though when you are home school it is nearly impossible to not be. Your parents are your teacher after all. It is absolutely against the laws of physics (that Pinkie Pie breaks all the time)

"Marble!"The teacher called on her.

"Mmhmm?"Marble answered.

"What stone is an example of sedimentary rock?"The teacher asked.

It was limestone. But poor Marble couldn't say that.

"Mmhmm?"She said,pretending not to hear the teacher.

"Do I need a megaphone?"The teacher complained."Marble ,I said what rock is an example of sedimentary rock?"

Great. She couldn't escape this one. Where were her sisters when she needed them?

Marble shrugged her shoulders. That worked in public. She pretended not to know.

"Marble on your entrance exam you answered this question."The teacher argued.

Marble then got a great idea. She got out her notebook and wrote the word Marble on a sheet of paper.

"Oh I forgot your mute."The teacher chuckled.

Shoot! ,at least didn't want anyone to know. But no one was listening,everyone appeared to be doodling picture.

Marble wiped the sweat off her head and at dawn. Safe!

At lunch the Minuette pony had sat down with Marble and Maud.

"So what's you're name?"Minuette asked.

"Her name is Marble."Maud spoke for Marble.

"Can she talk?"Minuette then questioned.

Marble shook her head and said,"Nnhnn."

"Oh that's really sad. But I guess it's sort of fun. You don't have to answer questions in school and stuff. Ya know?"Minuette tried to lighten Marble up.

"Mmhmm."Marble responded.

Marble had really never thought of the good things that came with being mute. It was a good thing to consider though. A very good one.

"So do you guys wanna watch the TV? After lunch we can watch fifteen minutes of television."Minuette suggested.

"Okay."Maud said as she followed Minuette and lead Marble.

The fillies were watching the news until ABC School Shorts came on. It was a special show that came in in between adult shows,just for kids.

On the tv there was a colt. He was mute. Then he went to school and someone called him something. Marble couldn't hear though.

Marble tugged on Maud's dress,as if to say what?

"Well...."Marble hesitate and then said."She called the other filly a Muteo."

Muteo?

Marble laughed. That was priceless Muteo! She tried to stop and eventually she did.

"Am I a Muteo too?" She wondered."I am. That's right! Just call me El Muteo!"