
The Land of Expectations
Peach Berry has what it takes in Canterlot's new school system to be one of the best. It's expected of her, just like it's expected of everypony else, but she may have a special skill nopony else has. But does she want it?
Schools in Canterlot have become more exclusive over the years. There is rigorous screening performed on every pony that wishes to enter. It's strenuous for everypony, but even more so for unicorns, who have varied magical talents that can be used in many different ways. Peach Berry finds herself the recipient of one such talent that is in high demand, by whom, she never knew, and couldn't fathom, but now that she's in, does she want to be there? Does she have a choice?

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