Chapter three: School for Princess/ Duchess

The carriage ride felt like forever, but Fluttershy and Derpy didn't mind. They talked, looked out the window, and read. The nature made it easy to clear their minds since they were a little stressed. There manes flew in the wind .They saw lots of different animals. They talked about want the other Princess/ Duchess might be like.

"Maybe they will be kind, and love nature like us." Fluttershy said.

"Don't forget food and books." Derpy said.

As they drew near the Everfree Forest, the school came into view. The old castle of Celestia and Luna had been remodeled to suit the needs for the princesses/ duchess and the class they'd be in. A large blue and gray stone castle with spire towers not unlike the ones of the castle back home. A clearing off near the back full of ponies in armor. Fluttershy and Derpy felt their heartbeats as fast as a hummingbird's wings as they approached. Fluttershy and Derpy told each other to be brave and remember want mother said.

The carriage lined up along with long stream of other carriages. Out from each stepped out a lovely pony, unicorn, pegasus, or earth, dressed in fine dresses worthy of their royal blood. Fluttershy got out before Derpy, out the door and wait for her sister as the coach pony took her and her sister suitcases down.

"Thanks." Derpy said.

"No problem. It's my pleasure." the coach pony said.

"Can somepony please help? asked a white unicorn, with a curly light pink and purple mane, and light green eyes.

"I can carry up to four bags if that's ok." Derpy said.

"I can also help." a pink earth poy with a two toned purple mane said.

"Thanks. I tried to back lightly." the white unicorn said.

"It no problem I love helping others." Derpy said.

"I got from here." a bright yellow unicorn servant with a blue mane said

Princess Sweetie Belle was beyond thrilled to stand at the old castle that once housed one of the greatest rulers of Equestria. The white unicorn had read about this place and saw ancient pictures of it in her books. To actually see it and be continuing her studies here by her idol was nothing short of a dream come true.

"You're sure you're gonna be okay Sweetie?" Sweetie Belke smiled at her mom, (Cookie Crumbles who someponies call Betty Bouffan) She gave a hug and said, "I'll be fine. I can take care of myself pretty well I'm not a little filly anymore." her mom laughed.

"You can't blame a parent for worrying about their foal." Cookie Crumbles said. The pink unicorn mare kissed her youngest daughter on the cheek.

"I'll miss you and I'm sure Rarity will miss you as well." Sweetie Belle said.

"I'll miss you too Sweetie and make sure you tell Rarity by for me." After their fond farewell, Sweetie Belle entered the grand foyer, taking in everything she could. From the nice chandelier to the old tapestries depicting the sun, the moon and moments in Equestrian history. Her mind began spinning at the thought of all the magic and things she'd be learning. She was pulled out of her thoughts by the somewhat loud music.

Princess Celestia and Princess Luna walked in front of everypony and asked what are the qualities that make a true queen/ empress.

"A true queen is: honest, loyal, generous, happy, kind, and selfless." Twilight and Sweetie Belle said in unison they had gone over the qualities two dozen times or so since they got their letter, wanting to have it memorized for when attending classes.

"Very good." Luna said.

"We wish you all the best of luck. Classes begin tomorrow at exactly eight o'clock no later. You shall receive your class schedules after diner. If there are any questions, feel free to ask one of us, or any other teacher. That is all." With their speech concluded, Celestia and Luna left for their 'office'. The other princesses/ duchess hurried toward the dorm rooms, to meet their roommates and get their things set up. Twilight and Sweetie Belle wanted to follow after Princess Celestia to discuss all the things on their minds, but was stopped by a solider. A gray Pegasus mare in purple armor.

"Halt, nopony is to see the Princesses until after dinner!" she said. Twilight and Sweetie Belle looked over her shoulder.

"What about those two?" Twilight asked, pointing a hoof at a yellow pegasus with a pink mane following and a gray Pegasus with a yellow mane close behind the royal sisters. The solider glance at the Pegasi.

"They are special case. Twilight I'm sorry but I can't even let you go right now." the solider said.

"Seriously why?" Twilight asked.

"Because those are the rules. You two should go to your dooms." the guard said.

Sweetie Belle and Twilight agreed to keep an eye on the two Pegasi. Sweetie Belle gave Twilight one of her music seats.

"Here this is a song I wrote." Sweetie Belle said.

Twilights eyes winded. "Wait your the Sweetie Belle as in the one who helps others and whites songs." she asked.

"Yep, and I have an over dramatic sister." Sweetie Belle said.

"How many songs have you written?" Twilight asked.

"Over twenty." Sweetie Belle said.

"What was you favorite one to write?" Twilight asked.

"Forgiveness." Sweetie Belle said.

"Was that the one about forgiving and reformation?" Twilight asked.

"Yep it sure is." Sweetie Belle said.

"You're the one who won the science fair. I got second place." Twilight said.

Twilight and Sweetie Belle went to their doom rooms they were a cross from each other. They were orgazing their rooms.

"Their all eight hundred books sorted by author and alphabetical." Sweetie Belle said proudly. There was a sudden thud Sweetie Belle turned around to see want caused it.

"Sorry about that." Derpy said.

"Oh it's fine now of the important ones got damaged." Sweetie Belle said.

"My name is Derpy." Derpy said.

"Mines Sweetie Belle, but you can call me Sweetie or Belle if you want ." Sweetie Belle said.

"Nice to meet you Sweetie Belle." Derpy said.

"Wait your one of the ones who got to talk to the princesses after we were told to go to are doomrooms." Sweetie Belle said.

"Yep." Derpy said.

"How come you can go talk to them when ever you want?" Sweetie Belle asked.

"My mother used to be a friend of the princesses, I think they just wanted to make sure that my sister and I were ok" Derpy said.

There was a knock at the door, there was a unicorn stallion in a red servant's uniform stood in the doorway.

"Dinner will be served in 5 minutes your highnesses." he said, bowing as he left.

"We better leave for dinner now." Sweetie Belle said.

After a couple of minutes they entered the dining room and they found two seats and sat down.

"I'm so hungry." Derpy said.

"Wait no more, it looks like they're rolling it out now." Sure enough, a volley of servant ponies pushed food carts through the kitchen doors. Setting platters of fresh bread, fruit and salads before the princesses/ duchess.

"Thank you." said Derpy and Sweetie Belle graciously. Derpy nibbled on a piece of a roll, while Sweetie Belle dug right in.

Princess Derpy

Royal Etiquette......... Princess Luna

Royal Attire........... Princess Candace

Equestrian History........ Tirek

Potions........ Lady Zecora

Lunch

Physical Education.......... Sir Shinging Armor

Tea Etiquette............. Discord

Animals...... Chrysalis

Sweetie Belle looked over at the paper.

"Looks like we have Potions and Tea together." Sweetie Belle said.

"What do you think Zecora and Discord will be like?" Derpy asked.

"I don't know but I feel like I've heard Discords name before just don't know where." Sweetie Belle said.

On the other side of the table Fluttershy and Twilight were talking about what classes they had.