Gallus vs. Griffonstone

Once he left Starlight’s office, Gallus went back to his dorm room to work on his make-up work. However, as soon as he was getting ready to begin, he heard a knock at the door. He walked over to see who it was, and it was revealed to be Corn.

“Hi, Corn! What’s up?” Gallus greeted the blue unicorn.

“I’m fine. Listen, do you have time to talk?” Corn responded.

“Well, I do have homework that needs to be done.” Gallus responded.

“It’ll be quick. I’ll be in and out in no time.” Corn responded.

“Okay, but hurry up. I need to get back to my work.” Gallus said as Corn walked into his room.

The two sat on Gallus’ bed. “So, what’s on your mind, buddy?” Gallus asked.

“I heard about what happened with you and Twilight during winter break.” Corn replied.

“Oh, yeah. That. Listen, can we not bring this up?” Gallus replied.

“So, was that why we haven’t seen you in about a month?” Corn asked.

“So what if I’ve had one bad winter break? Is that why everyone’s getting on my back?” Gallus asked.

“Listen, Gallus. We’re worried! You can’t just let things get in your way. You gotta have the courage to fight them head-on!” Corn replied.

“Where are you going with this?” Gallus asked.

“I’m saying that you gotta give that mean ol’ Grampa Gruff piece of mind! Show him what you’re made of!” Corn responded.

“Y’know, I think you’re right, Corn. He’s abused me for long enough, and now it’s time I fight back! Thanks, Corn!” Gallus said gleefully.

“Anytime, Gallus! Say, would it be alright if I went with you to Griffonstone?” Corn asked.

“What?” Gallus replied.

“I wanna go with you to Griffonstone with you! I wanna help you!” Corn replied.

“First thing’s first, buddy! I gotta do my homework. Perhaps we can go on our adventure during spring break.” Gallus replied.

“But that’s two and a half months away! We don’t have that much time! You gotta defeat Grampa Gruff now!” Corn protested.

“Sorry, buddy. I can’t miss anymore school. I’m already falling behind in my classes.” Gallus replied.

“Gallus, what’s more important to you? The fate of Griffonstone or school?” Corn asked.

Gallus started to grow irritated. “Corn, for the last time! I said not now! Stop pestering me about going to Griffonstone and let me do my homework! Besides, I gotta plan everything out first and that will take a while.”

“Fine, but don’t say I didn’t warn you!” Corn retorted as he walked out of the room.

Once Gallus finished all of his make up work, he thought about what Corn told him. Has he been using the school as a way to hide from his problems? Has he been hiding whilst Grampa Gruff was holding Griffonstone back while other nations thrived? What exactly has he been doing to solve his problems? Corn was right. Things had to change. Gallus went over to Corn and Peg’s dorm room and knocked on the door.

Corn answered the door. “Hi, Gallus! Hope you changed your mind about earlier.”

“Y’know, I’ve done a bit of thinking and I say it’s time to bring change to Griffonstone! Big structural change! Like Elizabeth Warren!” Gallus said gleefully.

“That’s what I’ve been trying to tell you! You can’t just watch from the sidelines while Grampa Gruff tears Griffonstone apart! It’s time to dream big and fight hard!” Corn replied.

Peg walked over to the boys, irritated by their loud rallying. “Could you keep it down, Corn? I’m trying to do my homework!”

“Oops! Sorry, Peg! Gallus and I are just so excited!” Corn replied.

Peg looked up at Gallus. “Oh, hi Gallus! It’s been a while since we’ve seen you. I hope everything’s going okay for you.”

“Things have been going great, Peg! Corn and I are gonna bring big structural change to Griffonstone!” Gallus replied.

Peg became confused by what Gallus had just said. “What?”

“That’s American for ‘We’re gonna make Griffonstone a better place!’” Corn filled her in.

“Okay, but how?” Peg asked, still confused.

“By getting rid of Grampa Gruff!” Gallus responded.

“Well, I don’t blame you! From what I’ve heard, Grampa Gruff has done nothing but good for Griffonstone! And I can’t believe that he treated you the way he did!” Peg replied.

“And he’s been holding Griffonstone back! Dividing griffons, banning friendship, possessing all seven deadly sins!” Gallus said.

“Wow, he sounds like a no-gooder! But, if you’re gonna get rid of him, who’s gonna rule over Griffonstone?” Peg asked.

“Griffonstone needs a ruler who believes in friendship, is willing to bring griffons together, and is ready to restore Griffonstone back to its original glory! Griffonstone needs...ME!” Gallus said excitedly.

“Makes sense. But what does Corn have to do with any of this?” Peg asked.

“I’m gonna help him! And maybe, I’ll be vice ruler!” Corn replied.

“How? You’re not a griffon.” Peg asked.

“Oh.” Corn replied. “Okay, maybe I won’t be vice ruler, but Gallus can’t defeat Grampa Gruff and restore Griffonstone by himself! Besides, he might get lonely.”

“Well, you do have a good point. And Griffonstone is in need of dire changes. How long will you two be gone?” Peg asked.

“Dunno. How long it takes, I guess?” Gallus replied.

“Well, okay then. Have fun! Make sure you write! I wanna know what’s going on!” Peg said as she said her goodbyes to the two.