Author's Note

Here's the chapter you've all been waiting for, the CMC getting their just desserts!

In Trouble

The three young girls walked in silence as Shining Armor escorted them to a holding cell that isn’t occupied by any jailed criminal. Apple Bloom has been reduced to a scared little girl, Sweetie Belle is crying and Scootaloo is focused on what to do once the lid has been taken off, considering Rainbow Dash’s temper.

As they walked along the corridor of cells, the jailed inmates noticed the three young girls. Their reactions vary from confusion to disgust, anger, and disapproval.

“Oi! Little girl! What did you do, eh!?” One of the inmates shouted.

“You girls are in big trouble! Woohoo!”

“Yeah, girls! How do you like them apples huh!? How does it feel to be with the big bad boys!?”

“We have some fresh meat on the chopping block, boys!”

Soon enough, the jailed persons are riled up and began mocking the three young girls. One of them grabbed Scootaloo by the collar and pulled her against the bars, to which Shining Armor intervened quickly by pulling Scootaloo away from the inmate.

“Don’t do that again! Last warning!” Shining warned the inmate.

Not too long, they reached the middle of the corridor, where an empty cell was waiting for the three young girls. “Get in, you’ll be staying here for now until your sisters come to pick you up.”

With no choice at hand, the three girls nodded silently and entered the cell. Shining sighed, closing the cell door behind him.

The three girls sat in silence, contemplating on their actions that led them to be taken in a jail cell. The only noise that can be heard is Sweetie Belle’s sobbing. Applebloom tried to comfort the distraught girl, to no avail.

“I’m sorry girls. This is my fault. I’m the reason why we’re in this mess.” Scootaloo apologized.

“Scootaloo, don’t blame yourself. Ah had a hand in this just as you are, I am to blame as well.”

Sweetie Belle sniffled, before speaking up. “We’re all to blame, girls. We’re all to blame…”

“We should have taken down the posts and the profile itself before it got too far! Now look at us, we’re in jail, our sisters will soon find out and worse of all, Gilda tried to hurt Sunset! This is all our fault!” Applebloom said, before finally breaking down in tears.

Shining Armor sat by his desk, looking at the photo of him, Cadence and Twilight. He smiled, knowing that this simple picture is enough to put the stress away for some time. Not wasting time, he dialed Applejack’s phone number and waited for her to answer the call.

“Hello…?”

“Hello, Applejack. It’s me, Officer Shining."

An hour has passed since Shining called Applejack, her, Rarity and Rainbow Dash are waiting in the interrogation room.

“There’s no way Scootaloo is Anon-A-Miss! She’s innocent and I can prove it!” Rainbow Dash said.

“Clearly there must have been some mistake. My dear Sweetie Belle wouldn’t do such a thing!”

“Ah don’t know girls, the Officer didn’t sound like he was lying. But I’m hoping that this is all a misunderstanding and that my little sister is innocent.”

Moments later, Shining entered the room along with the three girls. They wasted no time in pulling in the girls for a hug.

“Applebloom, Ah was worried about you!” Applebloom did not respond.

Shining Armor then placed a folder of evidence, with the information provided by MyStable. “I would like you to take a look at these photos.”

Applejack opened the folder and her eyes went wide, looking at Applebloom with disbelief as she passed the folder to Rarity.

“Applebloom… tell me the truth. Are you and your friends… Anon-A-Miss…?”

She hung her head down and let out a sad sigh, “Yes, Sis… we’re Anon-A-Miss…”

Applejack and her friends can’t believe what they’re seeing and hearing. With the folder of evidence along with the confession of Applebloom, their reactions vary. Applejack tried to hold back tears, knowing that she dumped Sunset Shimmer after accusing her of being Anon-A-Miss.

Rarity has the same reaction, while Rainbow Dash’s face turned from disbelief to anger.

“Why…?” Rainbow asked.

The three girls looked at Rainbow in fear, to which she slammed her fist on the table. “Why did you do it!? Of all the people, Scootaloo! Why!?”

“I-I-It’s because… we were jealous that you were spending so much time with Sunset Shimmer that we felt like you were abandoning us in favor of her. We just wanted to have you back, so we created the account to pose as her and share embarrassing secrets so-”

“That does not justify what you did! What you did caused pain and heartache! Not to mention, Sunset ended up in the hospital as a result of your actions!” Rarity angrily said, all the while trying to hold back tears.

“Ah can’t believe you, Applebloom! Why would you do this to us!? To me!? Your own flesh and blood! What would Ma and Pa think of this if they were still here!?”

“And as for you Scootaloo, I thought you knew better than to do something stupid like this! I can’t believe you, squirt! You betrayed not only me but your sisters, my friends, and the entire school!”

The three girls said nothing, all too ashamed to say anything.

“As for the matter of pressing charges, considering they are below 17 years old, they cannot be charged for the crimes they did. As far as I know, they’re free to go. But that doesn’t mean they’re free from consequences. Sunset Shimmer and my sister may decide to sue your family once they find out about this. I’m sorry, but there’s nothing I can do except to give you this advice. Get an attorney soon.”

With that, Shining Armor uncuffed the girls’ handcuffs and opened the door. “You can take your sisters home now, and Principal Celestia has been informed about this revelation. They expect you to be at her office tomorrow morning.”

The girls left the cell, with Scootaloo being chewed out by Rainbow Dash on the way out. They felt the chills as this is not the end of their problems.

The next morning, Applebloom, Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo were taken to Principal Celestia’s office. With them is Granny Smith, Rarity and Auntie Lofty.

The three girls entered the office, followed by their guardians.

“Thank you for coming. This is an important matter that I must undertake.” Celestia said, all the while pinching the bridge of her nose.

Vice Principal Luna walked out of the other room and placed down Celestia’s cup of tea on her desk. “I’m sure you’re aware of what happened in CHS.

Granny Smith and Rarity nodded, while Auntie Lofty shook her head.

“I’ll make it short for you, Ms. Lofty. Three weeks ago, a user named Anon-A-Miss began posting secrets of Applejack and her friends. Not too long, it escalated and soon the secrets of the students have become public for all to see.”

Celestia took a sip of her tea, before continuing, “All of this led to her friends and the entire student body turning against Sunset Shimmer, believing that she is Anon-A-Miss. They bullied her, made fun of her and worse, one of my students tried to kill her. Rest assured, this student has been expelled and will be facing trial.”

“After a thorough investigation by Officer Shining Armor, he discovered that Applebloom, Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo are Anon-A-Miss. The three young girls have been posing as Anon-A-Miss.”

“This is nonsense!” Said Auntie Lofty, “What proof do you have to show that my niece is responsible for such actions?”

Celestia then showed her a copy of images sent by Shining Armor in the event that evidence is needed or asked by the concerned party. Auntie Lofty was shocked and looked at Scootaloo with disbelief. “Scootaloo… did you do this…?”

Scootaloo did not respond, she hung her head low.

Celestia then finished her tea, before continuing, “In all my years of teaching and as Principal of CHS, I have handled worse situations. But this whole Anon-A-Miss debacle has taken its toll on me. I had Granny Smith and the rest of the staff on full alert in any case of fights breaking out as a result of their actions,” she pointed at the three young girls, “Chaos ensued in my school, fights broke out, students distrusted each other because of their posts. Even the School council demanded that I expel those who started the fights.”

“I had faith in these three young girls especially, with not only their grades being a remarkable feat, but their sense of hope and friendship being the forefront of their behavior. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case this time.”

Vice Principal Luna then added, “And thanks to you three young girls, Sunset Shimmer has been admitted to the hospital because of Gilda. She attempted to kill Sunset because she thought that Sunset was Anon-A-Miss and that she is to blame for her most embarrassing secrets made known to the students. I am ashamed of you three. Out of all the misconducts I had to handle, yours is the worst.”

Celestia then let out a sad sigh and faced the three young girls, “Which is why I am here to tell you that as of today, Applebloom, Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo, you are hereby expelled from Canterlot High. Effective Immediately.”

The three young girls began to sob at the bad news, to which Auntie Lofty didn’t take the news too well, “This can’t be! There has to be another way! Like suspension or some form of punishment!”

Celestia shook her head, “I’m sorry, but this is the best course of action that me, my sister and the school board have decided on. We can’t take the risk of these three young girls being bullied or worse, beaten up by angry students because of their deeds. I’m sorry, but they are officially expelled, effective today.”

“I’ll take you to their lockers to gather their things for you, please follow me.” Vice Principal Luna said, leading the three young girls and their guardians outside.

“Granny Smith, I’m sorry. I hope you understand that I did this out for their own safety and well being.”

“Ah understand, Principal Celestia. Don’t worry, Ah’ll make sure Applebloom here will learn her lesson.” Granny Smith said before following the rest.

Celestia sighed and shed a tear. She did not want to expel the three young girls, but she had no choice.

She had to do it for their own protection.