September 10th, 2019
Monday
Sunny

Morning

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Beatrix woke up in a really good mood. Honestly, it was kind of scary. She was heard singing to herself in the shower, and greeted everyone jovially at the breakfast table. Oddly though, she hadn’t put on the outfit she and Starlight bought yesterday. When asked about it, Beatrix just giggled excitedly.

As she and Starlight sat in the train together, Starlight stole a few glances to read her roommate’s energy. She debated on whether or not to use her empathy to see what was going on in her head, but opted against it. It was one thing when someone was suffering the Nightmare Epidemic, but Beatrix seemed fine.

“So… you’re not going to tell me what it is you have planned?” Starlight asked.

“Nope,” Beatrix chirped shaking her head, “All I’m going to say for now is that everyone is going to be talking about it. I just need the right audience. Hopefully he doesn’t keep me waiting too long.”

“You mean Blueblood?” Starlight asked. Again, Beatrix giggled like a child excited on Christmas morning.

“He won’t know what hit him,” was all she said. Starlight opted to just leave it at that and wait to see what her friend had planned.

Daytime

In History Class, Celestia called on Starlight to answer a question on the fall of the Roman Empire. She was really happy that she read that chapter over, because she was able to get the answer right. Not only did she feel a bit smarter after that, but she also felt like Celestia was really proud of her for answering correctly.

Lunch Time

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As requested, Beatrix went to the Student Council Office to tell both the Student Body President and head of the Defense Committee about Blueblood’s abuse. Starlight sat beside her, offering moral support. This did not go unappreciated.

“I see,” Rarity said, leaning against a wall and looking outside a nearby window with a slight glare, “These are serious allegations, Miss Lulamoon.”

“I’m aware,” Beatrix said demurely.

“And this went on for how long?” Applejack asked. Beatrix tightened her fists on her lap in an attempt to keep her composure.

“F-five months,” Beatrix said, “Blueblood and I were in a… um…”

“You were in a “what” exactly,” Rarity asked Beatrix, who shut her eyes tightly. Rarity sighed and walked over to Beatrix, gently lifting her chin, “I promise you, Miss Lulamoon, Applejack and I are on your side, but we need to know all the details if we’re to investigate this.”

Starlight took Beatrix’s hand and gently squeezed it, letting her know it would be alright. Beatrix nodded to Starlight before continuing.

“The thing is, Blueblood and I were in an S&M relationship,” Beatrix admitted, surprising both the president and the head of the Defense Committee, “But not everything he and I did was completely consensual. In some ways,” she looked to the side somberly, “he used my kink as a way to justify a lot of what he did.”

“Miss Glimmer, did ya see signs of this as well?” Applejack asked Starlight. Starlight turned to Beatrix, asking if it was okay.

“Please tell them, Starlight,” Beatrix begged. Starlight nodded to Beatrix, and then recounted to both Rarity and Applejack about what Blueblood did to Beatrix in the back alley of the school, how it looked like he had raped her, and that she was in tears. Needless to say, both seniors looked aghast.

“My God… Miss Lulamoon, I’m so sorry!” Rarity cried, placing a hand on her chest.

“Rarity, think we got enough to get him expelled?” Applejack asked, surprising Starlight a bit. She wasn’t sure they’d believe her so quickly.

“Hopefully. You know how his father is though,” Rarity knelt down next to Beatrix and took her hand gently, “I promise, we will do everything in our power to bring him to justice, okay Miss Lulamoon?”

“Wait, so… even knowing what sort of relationship we had… you still believe me?” Beatrix asked.

“Why wouldn’t we?” Rarity asked, “Just because you have somewhat rough sexual interests doesn’t mean you’re immune to being abused.”

“If ya ask me, that jus’ makes what he even more rotten,” Applejack seethed, “Don’t you worry. I won’t rest ‘till that sonovabitch sees his entire world crumble to pieces.”

Starlight really liked these two, especially Applejack. Maybe it was because she hadn’t been on the other side of her more disciplinary side, but she kind of respected Applejack’s integrity.

“Thank you!” Beatrix said, letting her tears flow freely, “Thank you so much!”

Rarity pulled Beatrix into a warm embrace, “You’re very welcome, Miss Lulamoon. Now, both of you try to enjoy the rest of your lunch period, alright?”

“Leave the rest of this to us,” Applejack said seriously. Starlight nodded to them, thanking both of them for their help, and then escorted Beatrix out of the student council office.

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“How do you feel after that,” Starlight asked as they walked into the courtyard.

“I feel, relieved honestly,” Beatrix said, “Still, do you think they’ll be able to get him expelled?”

“Don’t worry about that,” Starlight said, opening the door outside, “You just worry about the future.”

“Finally found you,” a familiar voice said, making both of them stop. They looked ahead and saw Blueblood walking up to them. On instinct, Starlight stood in front of Beatrix defending her, “Out of my way, goth. Beatrix and I need to talk, alone.”

“Anything you need to say to her you can say with me standing right here,” Starlight said sternly, but Beatrix put her hand on her shoulder.

“I appreciate it Starlight, but it’s alright. I knew this was coming,” Beatrix said, surprisingly cal, all things considered. Starlight sighed and reluctantly moved aside, “But she is right, Blueblood. Anything you say can be said with my friend Starlight beside me.”

“I thought I told you to get rid of her,” Blueblood said sternly.

“You did, and I decided not to,” Beatrix said, “Come on Starlight. We’re blocking the door for other people.”

Starlight nodded and followed Beatrix as she pushed past Blueblood and walked toward the bench they usually sat at. Needless to say, he did not like that.

“You decided not to?” Blueblood asked incredulously following them.

“Yes. I am my own person, you know? Not sure if you remember that.” Beatrix said, not once turning around. Blueblood then grabbed Beatrix’s arm and turned her around, glaring at her.

“You really need to watch what you say, bitch,” Blueblood seethed, keeping his voice low.

“No Blueblood, you need to watch what you do,” Beatrix shot back narrowing her eyes, “You don’t want too many people to see, do you?”

Blueblood looked around, and sure enough there were a couple of students watching them. He immediately released her arm.

“What’s gotten into you all of a sudden? First you stop taking my calls, and now you’re talking back to me?” Blueblood asked, face turning red in anger.

“Yes, and I’ll tell you why,” Beatrix got right in Blueblood’s face and pointed her finger right on his chest, “We’re through.”

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If there was a single way to describe Blueblood’s expression, god smacked would have been it, “W-what do you mean by that?”

“Exactly what I said,” Beatrix said, “We’re done. Over. You’re no longer my dom. In fact, you were never my dom. All I was to you was someone you could shape into the person you wanted me to be. Someone who was weak, helpless, and in desperate need for validation. You took advantage of that, and while I can blame you till I’m blue in the face,” she closed her eyes and folded her arms, “I’m partially to blame as well. I let you do that to me. Because I was afraid to admit who I was, and I was afraid to embrace my dream. I don’t want to be your pet. I want to be a magician just like my dad.”

Blueblood laughed, “You want to be a magician?! Need I remind you, Beatrix. You don’t have any talent in magic. That’s the whole reason you were so eager to throw yourself at me,” he sneered at her arrogantly, “Without me, you’re never going to be anything. Unless you expect this freak here to validate your poor existence.”

“Oh no. Starlight here isn’t going to validate my existence. I’m the one who does that from now on. She’s just there to get a front row seat to the show, which by the way,” she smiled arrogantly at Blueblood, “What was that part about me not having any magical talent? In case you forgot, I’m a goddamn Lulamoon. Magic is in my very blood.”

“What are you talking about?” Blueblood asked, surprised when Beatrix jumped on top of the bench. Starlight looked around, surprised by how many students were watching this.

“Know what? I think a change is in order,” Beatrix said looking at her outfit in disgust, “I’m tired of dressing like a whore. It’s time I change into something a bit more comfortable.”

What happened next was incredible. Beatrix threw some sort of smoke bomb down and spun around, vanishing in the smoke. A second later, the smoke cleared, and somehow she looked completely different. And goodness did she look amazing.

Instead of the skimpy top Blueblood made her wear, she was wearing a frilly white shirt and bow tie that actually hugged her figure perfectly, and over top was the blue magician’s blazer with black sleeves, black collar, and golden buttons, all of which securely fastened shaping her figure perfectly. Instead of the skimpy mini skirt that barely covered anything and the fishnet stockings, she wore black and golden pants that also hugged her figure perfectly, without showing anything at all. Instead of the high heeled boots, she wore black high heels that matched the ensemble perfectly, and on top of her head was the black top hat. Somehow her make up had changed as well, her lipstick a much lighter and more vibrant red, and her eye shadow was a light blue.

When the smoke cleared, she stood proudly, arms spread out presenting herself to the crowd.

“On this day, I am re-branding myself! No longer am I simply Beatrix Lulamoon! On this day, I am reborn the Great, and Powerful, TRIXIE!!!”

All the students watching gave a round of applause, one so loud and sudden that it made Blueblood jump in surprise. He then looked up at the now renamed Trixie wide eyed.

“Trixie?! But… hold on, how?!” he looked around frantically, “You were outside the entire time! Everyone’s here watching! How did you change clothes like that?!” Trixie burst out laughing, “WHAT IS GOING ON HERE?!”

“You poor soul, the answer is simple,” Trixie tipped her hat with a brilliant smile, “Magic.”

“B-but… you couldn’t do anything like this before! All you knew how to do was slight of hand stuff!” Blueblood cried.

“While true, that was before I met someone who reminded me of who I really am,” she looked down at Starlight and smiled gratefully, “The magic was right there within me the whole time. I just needed to stop telling myself I had no talent and embrace the truth. The only one who was stopping me from being the magician I wanted was me. Well no more!” she jumped down and presented herself to the students, “I am the daughter of the Magnificent Balazar, and he has passed on the secret of his power to me! Thus, I shall spend the rest of my life showing the whole world the truth! That magic is real!”

That earned her another round of applause. Starlight joined in as well, beyond proud of Trixie for embracing who she was. If she was being honest with herself, that named felt more like her anyway.

Trixie turned to Blueblood and walked toward him, “As for you, Blueblood, your days of controlling me are over. In fact, your whole world is going to come crashing down around you,” she got in his face and narrowed her eyes dangerously, “Don’t fuck with a witch, Blueblood.”

She then held out her hand and blew some sparkling dust into Blueblood’s face, making him fall back into the bench. He then started sneezing uncontrollably.

“This isn’t over bitch!” he shouted before sneezing again, “I’ll make sure you-” sneezed again, “You and your freaky goth friend pay-” two more sneezes, “for this humiliation!”

He ran off, sneezing the whole way. Starlight didn’t know what she enjoyed more. Seeing Blueblood completely humiliated, the students all laughing at him, or the brilliant smile on Trixie’s face.

“I did it,” Trixie said looking at her hands, “I used real magic just now, just like my father!” she turned to Starlight and earnestly took her hands, “Thank you so much, Starlight! Thank you for everything!”

Yep. Definitely the smile.

“You’re welcome,” Starlight said, pulling her friend into a loving embrace, “Welcome back, Trixie.”

“It’s great to be back, Starlight,” Trixie said, returning the embrace.

After School

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At the end of the day, Starlight and Beatrix were joined by Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash. Since she was no longer bound by Blueblood’s commands, she decided to celebrate by treating everyone to ramen. She took them to a place that had opened up in South Street called Kami no Tabemono, which sat next to the local bar, and was run by twin owners, a brother and sister who if Starlight was being honest, seemed a bit too close for mere siblings. Maybe they were just affectionate.

“Alright, so… what do I want?” Rainbow Dash asked looking at the menu.

“Oooh! Maybe we should try the Nine Tailed Kitsune Udon!” Pinkie Pie said excitedly.

“Are you kidding me?! I’m not trying to die! Have you seen what they put in that?!” Rainbow Dash cried. Pinkie Pie looked at her own menu, and her eyes went wide.

“Whoa! Okay, that’s way too bold for me! I think I’ll just have the regular Kitsune Udon then.”

“Same here,” Rainbow Dash turned to Trixie, “Hey Beatrix, are you sure this is okay?”

“Relax, it’s fine. I told you, it’s on me today,” Trixie said jovially, “And it’s “Trixie” now. Beatrix is old news.”

“I definitely like Trixie better,” Starlight said, naturally sitting next to Trixie.

“Thanks. I’m glad you like it,” she looked down smiling sheepishly, “I was nervous about the name change, but I wanted a name that sounded more like a performer, you know? Also, anything to distance myself from Blueblood.”

“So does that mean you’ll be dressing like this from now on?” Pinkie Pie asked, “Cause if I’m being completely honest, this look is so much more you.”

“You think so?” Trixie asked thoughtfully.

“Yeah yeah! And not just because your the daughter of a famous magician and you totally look like him right now! This look just feels more right to me.”

“Although I’m sure a lot of students are going to be pretty disappointed that they can’t see your tits anymore,” Rainbow Dash taunted, “Hell, I’m already missing the view.”

“A ha! I knew you were staring at my tits!” Trixie cried, “I wasn’t sure of it, but I always felt someone’s gaze hitting my chest at breakfast!”

“What can I say? You got a nice rack. I make no apologies for my bisexuality,” Rainbow Dash shrugged, “But I’m totally not going to step on Starlight’s toes.”

Starlight moaned in embarrassment. She wasn’t going to deny it, but her friends teasing didn’t help matters at all.

“Besides, I’m sure there’s a particular Princess here that has her eyes on you,” Trixie said, wagging her eyebrows up and down, “Don’t think I don’t notice how you two are always together.”

“W-what?!” Rainbow Dash cried, cheeks tinted red, “What are you talking about?!”

“Oh Dashie, there’s no need to pretend,” Pinkie Pie said, placing her hands on her cheeks and smiling bashfully, “Everyone knows what’s going on now, so why hide our passion any longer?”

“Yeah, I ship it,” Starlight said, really liking the idea of focus shifting from herself to someone else.

“Ack! You too?!” Rainbow Dash cried helplessly. While everyone laughed jovially, the female twin walked over to their table. She had super long black hair, and like their homeroom teacher wore a kimono that hung off her shoulders, showing off her hefty bosom, hers being black with red flowers on it.

“Hello~! Have all of you decided on your orders?” she said, just a tad to perkily for Starlight’s comfort. Also, that smile she gave rang all of Starlight’s internal alarms, as if she were looking at the devil itself. That, or something else inhuman.

“I think we’re ready to order,” Trixie said.

“Yes! Totally ready to order!” Rainbow Dash cried, earning another wave of laughter from everyone.

The four girls placed their orders, which came only a few minutes later. Starlight had to admit, this was probably the best ramen she’d tried in a while. Looking at the menu, it seemed that they served a lot more than ramen too. She’d have to come here again, assuming she had the courage to walk in by herself.

“So, I hear you guys saw the movie yesterday,” Rainbow Dash said, “What did ya think?”

“I kind of forgot that wasn’t Pinkie Pie,” Trixie said after swallowing some of her ramen, “Seriously, you did an amazing job with that role.”

“Thanks,” Pinkie Pie said bashfully, “That was a fun role to play. Emotional, but fun. You know the part where Princess Victoria cried after her mother’s death? Those weren’t fake tears. I got so into the role that I actually started crying for real.”

“I could believe it,” Starlight said, “I had a lump in my throat the entire time. Especially when your character got captured.”

“Oh my God, that part was really hard for me to do,” Pinkie Pie admitted, “See, I requested to actually be bound during that part so I could really get into the role.”

“Wait… so were you actually screaming for help during that scene?” Trixie asked.

“Kinda sorta,” Pinkie Pie admitted, eating some of her ramen before continuing, “I already told Starlight this, but when I was a kid, I always enjoyed playing pretend. My sisters Maud, Limestone, Marble, and I used to pretend to be our favorite characters in the books we read, and one of those books was The Forgotten Princess.”

“Let me guess,” Rainbow Dash slurped down a few noodles, “You were always Princess Victoria, weren’t you?”

Pinkie Pie nodded, “The first book doesn’t really show it too much, but later on in the series, she gets super tough. I loved pretending to be her, especially since we’d imagine our own adventures, and I always embodied the versions in books 2 through 6. So when I got called in to play her in the movie, I took that as my chance to show the world how I envisioned her. I think that’s why I enjoy Sailor Moon as much as I do,” Pinkie Pie smiled softly, “She’s a princess too, but she’s like what Princess Victoria becomes later on. A Princess that fights for her kingdom.”

“So… you’re doing the sequels, right?” Trixie asked, “I’m sorry, but I can’t see anyone else in that role.”

“Seriously, I wanna see what your version of Princess Victoria is,” Rainbow Dash requested, “I’ve seen that movie like, five times already.”

“I really want to do the sequels,” Pinkie Pie said, “The director said that there are plans to do the entire series, and he wants me to play the leading role,” she sighed, “But my contract is under renegotiation, so we’re waiting until I get the new contract to decide on that.”

Starlight tilted her head confused. She mentioned that yesterday, but what did that mean exactly?

“Well, I’m actually going to be turning eighteen this October, so I’ll be able to take on more adult roles,” Pinkie Pie explained.

“You mean sexier roles?” Trixie asked with a raised eyebrow.

“Ugh! Please don’t turn into one of those celebrities that gets all sex crazed and loses all innocence!” Rainbow Dash begged.

“Don’t worry Rainbow Dash, I don’t plan on completely changing my image,” Pinkie Pie giggled, “The unfortunate thing though, is that sex sells. I kind of do want to do sexier roles in the future, but not at the cost of becoming a full on sex symbol,” she sighed again, “I just wish Fleur understood that…”

Starlight frowned at that. Was someone trying to force Pinkie Pie down that road?

“But this isn’t about me right now! This is about the newly christened Great and Powerful Trixie!” Pinkie Pie cheered.

“The legacy continues!” Rainbow Dash cheered, “Seriously, I was one of your old man’s biggest fans, and was really bummed out when he vanished! So seeing you actually following in his footsteps makes me happy for admittedly all the selfish reasons.”

Trixie laughed, “It’s fine. I’m happy I can follow in his footsteps now too,” she looked at her Channeling Ring, “Wherever he is, I’m sure he’s proud of me.”

“So… how did you do the whole changing clothes thing?” Pinkie Pie asked, “Come on, we’re your friends. You can trust us.”

“Okay, I’ll tell you, but you can’t tell anyone okay?” Trixie said. Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash nodded, “Alright, lean in close,” they did as such, “The secret… is that it’s real live magic.”

Rainbow Dash gave Trixie a deadpanned look, “Goddamn magicians. Always being enigmatic.”

“Hey, you asked,” Trixie said, now drinking the broth of her ramen, “Not my fault the answer doesn’t make sense to you yet.”

“That would be cool if it were real though,” Pinkie Pie said wistfully, “That would mean I could fulfill my dream of becoming a Magical Girl.”

“Who knows, you just might,” Trixie said with a knowing smile, “Anything is possible, right Starlight?”

Starlight nodded happily, “That’s right. Never give up your dreams, Pinkie Pie.”

“Don’t get her started,” Rainbow Dash sighed, “Knowing her she’ll actually start fantasizing about becoming a Magical Girl!”

“Hush! I’m picturing my Magical Girl transformation!” Pinkie Pie said, looking up and clearly imagining. As everyone laughed, Starlight and Trixie held hands underneath the table. They knew the truth. Anything was possible.

As such, they were rooting for Pinkie Pie all the way.

Author's Note

So far, this is the one chapter I've had the most fun writing. Also yes, the change in outfit is permanent for Trixie.

sighs in relief Finally I can use her real name...

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