The Troubled Child of Principal Mi Amore Cadenza
By Bruhlookit
After the events of the Friendship Games, Twilight Sparkle decided to transfer from Crystal prep- to Canterlot high. Her former Dean and now Principal Cadence of Crystal prep academy was very reluctant to let her best student transfer from her school; however after the events of the magical mishap, Cadence was happy to let Twilight go wherever her heart desired. Seeing the once hermetic student now socializing with her own group of friends filled her with happiness.
Back in Crystal Prep Academy however, was a whole other problem in general. This problems name was James, and his rotten attitude and inability to socialize with others gave the Newly appointed Principal nothing but headaches. He constantly got into fights with students, and even teachers in some instances. James had been caught skipping class, stealing from other children, smoking cigarettes in the bathroom, and even sneaking alcohol onto school grounds.
Cadence sat at her desk, her eyes gliding over James’ file. He’d only come into her life 4 years ago and has been nothing but trouble since he’d left his last foster home into hers. Homelife however was a different story all together. James seemed to be strangely obedient to her, but would only show signs of rebellious behaviour when it came to his bed time of all things.
The Principal sits at her desk and sighs as she rubs the bridge of her nose. Her eyes run over his profile one more time before she reaches over to her office phone and dials the number for canterlot high.
The phone rings in her ear 3 times before a female voice answers. “Hello, you’ve reached Vice Principal Luna.” The voice states in monotone.
Cadence’s hand works its back to the bridge of her nose. “Hello Luna, is Principal Celestia around?” She asks with a strained voice.
“I’m afraid not, she's much too busy handling paperwork for what happened at the friendship games; however I believe any problem she can handle I can handle as well.” Luna responds confidently.
Cadence’s hand drifts over James file before sighing. “Im calling about perhaps transfering one of my students to Canterlot High.” She says, flipping through the multiple pages of referrals for the offenses that James committed.
“Yes, im sure we can work something out-” Luna pauses, a few voices are heard in the background before she continues. “-as long as the students parent or guardian can sign the release forms.”
Cadence breaths in, than exhales deeply. “This is more of a personal case Vice Principal Luna. This is partly my fault and partly the schools fault.” She says, her voice filled with reluctance.
“While my sister is strained for time at the moment, i'm sure she would have no problem if I handled this students transfer. Send my sister and I this student’s file, and if you’d like we can meet with his or her parent whenever they see fit.” Luna said, the sound of satisfaction in her voice.
Cadence sucks air through her teeth. “You see, contacting a parent won't be necessary as you're...actually...talking to her.” The Principal says.
There is another pause on the other end of the line, Cadence could tell Luna was deep in thought.
“I see. So James is the student you speak of transferring to our school.” Luna says, her tone now lowering to one of authority. “I would think your adopted son of the would fit in well at a school such as yours.”
“It's not just fitting in Auntie Luna.” Cadence says, slipping out of her formal tone. Her entire form overall relaxes as she rests her elbows on the desk in front of her. “He refuses to follow any rules, never dresses in uniform, and above all fails to make any friends!”
There is a sigh on the other end of the Line.
“I will discuss this with my sister. I am sure there will be no problem acclimating him into our school.” Vice Principal Luna says with certainty.
Now, it was Cadence’s turn to breath a sigh, but this one of relief rather than exasperation.
“Thank you Auntie Luna, im sure you nor Auntie Celestia will regret considering this.”
Luna’s line goes quiet for a moment, in the background Cadence hears what sounds like Twilight's voice.
“Hello Vice __cipal Lu__ I __st _____ to-” The voice on the other end was faint, but just from the tone of it she could tell it was her Twilight.
Luna’s voice cuts off the rest of Twilights sentence with a heavy ‘Shh’ before she focuses on the conversation at hand.
“Now shall we set an appointment for the new students induction to our school?” Luna asks, clearly weary of another set of ears listening in on their conversation.
Cadence’s posture returns to her formal stance, and her voice follows suit. “Why yes, I’m free any time-” Principal Cadence’s finger runs over an almost empty calendar week, but stalls to make herself sound busy. “-at all, any time at all.” She finishes.
Luna hums doubtfully before clearly checking her schedule. After a long pause, her voice rings in once more.
“Would this Friday be alright for you and the student?” She asks.
A smile spreads across Cadence’s face as she pumps a silent fist in triumph. “Yes, that sounds wonderful.” she says keeping her professional guise. “And once again Vice Principal Luna, it was a pleasure speaking.”
“Likewise” Luna says with a smile.
Cadence gently places the phone back onto its base, ending the call. She closes her eyes and places her hands flatly together, breaths in calmly, and exhales. “Now the hard part.” She says, her voice echoing in the vast empty office. Cadences hands unfold as one of her hands glides back to the phone gracefully. She presses two simple buttons, and after three beeps another female voice speaks from the phone’s base.
“Yes Principal Cadence?” The voice says in a hyper voice.
Cadence looks down to the phone with a smile. “Morning Brew, could you please send James to the Principal's Office.”
“Yes Ma’am, I’ll be right on it!” Morning Brew says.
@-_- Friday -_-@
Twilight grasped her books against her chest as she walked towards Principal Celestia’s office. She would occasionally flick her head back to readjust her hair and glasses a slight bit, but other than that her posture and demeanor was still refined and reserved, like most of the Crystal Prep students shed been around for so long.
As she reached her destination, Twilight could hear three distinct voices beyond the door in front of her. She hadn’t been given a clear reason for being summoned to Principal Celestia’s office; however the voices she now heard made her anxiety skyrocket. As her left arm steadily gripped the books closer to her, she reached out her right hand to open to door.
Twilights heart rate steadily returned to normal as she took in the situation at hand. Principal Celestia sat at her desk with a warm smile on her face, while Vice Principal Luna stood to her right, her hands clasped together behind her back and a serious look on her face. The oddity to her however sat in one of the two tall chars in front of the Principal’s desk.
“Principal Celestia, you needed me in your office?” Twilight says, trying her best not to interrupt anything.
Celestia’s focus changed from the chair to her. “Ah, Twilight Sparkle. It is Excellent to see how you’ve gotten to know our wonderful school so well. Since you did transfer here not even a month ago after all.” The Principal says with a motherly tone. Vice Principal Luna looks to her with a nod before pointing to the second chair in front of Celestia’s desk.
“Please take a seat.” Luna says firmly.
Twilight inches her way forward before whoever was in the first chair came into view. It was a caucasian boy who wore slightly baggy clothing, his thin form just showing to be too small for what he was wearing. The moderately short brown hair that covered half of his face seemed unkempt and was mostly covered with a lime green beany he wore.
As Twilight took a seat next to this boy, she couldn’t help but feel like there was something familiar about him, she just couldn't place it right now.
“I’d like you to meet James, he is our newest transfer student.” Principal Celestia says, snapping Twilight out of her own thoughts. Twilight’s eyebrow raises in confusion, her curiosity getting the best of her.
“Transfer from where?” The curious student asks, her finger caressing her chin as curiosity filled her.
The Principal in front of her chuckles lightly before she points an open hand to James. “Interesting you would ask, but not surprising.” She says, looking to Twilight. “James here is from Crystal Prep Academy.”
Twilight’s mouth hangs open mid interjection in confusion as she now looks to the boy next to her. From behind his hair, James’s eyes shifted slowly to make eye contact with Twilight.
And then, Twilight remembered.
James was Crystal Prep’s Worst Student.
