Episode One: A New Member
“Oh, how I love ‘St. James, is of the best songs in the world. Just the right song to be singing on my trip to Princess Twilight’s brand new School of Friendship!”
“Oh, where are my manners? My name is Diamond Shadows and I am on my way to Princess Twilight’s School of Friendship. It has the best curriculum of classes and, as the name states, Friendship making.”
“My dream is to make a band. But not just any band, I want to make a glorious Rock band, one that is on the same level as The Rainbooms and Dragonknights! Or even better, if possible of course.”
“Why do I want to make a band you ask? Because it’s fucking awesome, and I have the voice for it. I just need to make friends and see if they are interested in the idea."
“Not to mention they have to be musically talented, but, finding them in such a big school is going to be hard as hell. Even more so, since Metal isn’t exactly a popular genre. Nowadays everyone wants to be Raping or in a boy or girl band, you know poppy shit, where all of the instruments are computer-generated and crap.”
“Where has all the real talent gone too? Well, it’s not that it disappeared by magic, but because of all those fucking religious Karens, saying things like, “The lyrics to that song talk about the devil,” or “You have to be possessed by Satan to play the guitar that fast,” or the classic “That’s just noise, there is no talent in that.” HA, if they ever wash that shit from their eyes they’ll realize that all the great composers of the past like Mozart and Beethoven, were the founding fathers of rock!”
“Anyway, I think it’s time for me to say goodbye. I can see the school now and I’m going to be late on my first day if I don’t hurry. Hope we can meet again soon, smell you later!” said Diamond Shadows to his imaginary crowd as he ran towards the school at full speed, arriving seconds before the bell rang.
“Wow, this school is awesome. I wonder if the rumors about the musical mentality here are real.” Diamond said as he walked down the hall.
“All new students, please report to the auditorium.” came a female voice over the loudspeaker.
As soon as this message ended a tsunami of students started to flood the hallways towards the auditorium, taking Diamond Shadows with them.
After 3 minutes of unconscious wandering, Diamond and the rest of the new students arrived at the auditorium and quickly took their seats.
“Welcome to Canterlot High! I’m your new Principal, you might know me as Princess Twilight Sparkle, but please call me Twilight. Now you might see some familiar faces as part of the staff, and some new ones, but please be respectful of everyone." Twilight said.
“Hello, I’m Starlight Glimmer, I am the new vice-principal, and I would just like for everyone to have fun while in school. But not too much, we already have a problem with teenage pregnancies on the rise. Anyway, I’d also like to remind you all that at this school we take mental health very seriously, so if you’re ever feeling sad or not, well, you can always talk to a teacher or me, I’m all ears.” Starlight said.
“Lastly, I’m Sunset Shimmer. I’m the school’s new counselor. Also I’ll be your academic advisor, so if you have any academic or professional field related questions come and see me. I would also like to remind all students that electives are an important part of the school. Don’t see them as extra classes, but as extra challenges. And of course, credits. At the end of the year, we will also have a special reward for the student in each class with the most credits. Now go and enjoy your first day!” Sunset Shimmer said.
As soon as she was done, everyone went to the front office to choose their elective courses.
“Man there are so many electives, and I have to fill this page up with 8 classes? Well, English & Literature are a must, I’ll also take… PE gotta keep these muscles big for the ladies!” Diamond said, flexing his muscles and catching the attention of some girls who giggled.
“I’ll also take, Computers, Social studies, cooking, why the fuck not? Also Economics, and of course, the best class yet, Band class. I just hope that it’s a real band and not that play for the football game shit.” Diamond said as he grabbed his backpack and headed to his first class.
ENGLISH CLASS
Diamond Shadows finally arrived at his first class, English class. He saw that all of the tables were already full with students talking to each other like parrots, except for one at the back, which only contained one lonely female student, with long brown hair.
With no other choice, Diamond walked towards the table.
“Uhm, excuse me, is this seat taken?” Diamond asked politely.
“No, go ahead.” said the girl as Diamond sat down.
“Hi, my name is Diamond Shadows, what’s yours?” Diamond asked.
“Yona’s name is Yona.” answered the girl.
“Yona? Nice to meet you, I take it you’re not from around here?” Diamond said.
“Yes, Yona is from Yakyakistan, and where are you from?” Yona asked.
“I’m from Coltfornia.” Diamond answered.
“Oh, Yona has heard of the place! Yona wishes to visit someday!” Yona said excitedly.
“Morning everyone, I’m your new English teacher Tempest Shadow. I’ll also be the homeroom teacher of any student who’s student number is between 1010 and 1022. Nice to meet you all.” Tempest said.
“Hey, Diamond, are you related to the teacher, you share last names?” Yona said.
“No, I’m Shadows and she is Shadow, sounds similar but we’re not related.” Diamond said.
“I would like all of you to come up and introduce yourselves to the class, we’ll start by alphabetical order… Amber Mist, please?” Tempest said
“Man, I just noticed that both the teacher and Yona have some massive jugs. The teacher must be at least an E-cup, and Yona must have DDD-cup, not to mention, but they both have very nice bodies… NO, bad Diamond, bad! You just met them! I really have to try and keep my junk in my trunk!" Diamond said in his head.
After the class was over, he and Yona got up and started to head to their next class.
“What’s your next class?” asked Diamond.
“Yona is going to Dressmaking class, Yona loves fashion. What about you?” asked Yona.
“Computer Lab.” Diamond said.
“Oh that’s so cool. Yona, likes computers.” Yona said.
Diamond and Yona got to the corner of the hall, where they would have to part ways.
“Well, it was nice meeting you Yona.” Diamond said
“Would Diamond... like to be Yona’s friend? Yona has not made any new friends yet.” Yona said.
“Sure, I’ll be your friend." Diamond said as Yona hugged him.
“Yes, Yona finally has a friend!” Yona said as she hugged Diamond even harder.
“Yona… you’re suffocating me!” Diamond said barely.
“Oh, Yona sorry." Yona said as she let go of Diamond.
“It’s ok, anyway, I’ll see you around.” Diamond said as he walked away.
“Ok, that was the hardest thing I’ve had to endure. I mean, she is my height and I’m no short dude, not to mention, her boobs were pressed so hard against me, I could feel her nipples. Man, I'll need all my mental fortitude to keep my third leg asleep.” Diamond said as he reached the computer lab.
COMPUTER CLASS
The computer class was big and full of technology. It even had a gaming station, which everyone strained not to head over to it and play.
“Morning all, I’ll be your new computer teacher. You may call me Microchips. Now, allow me to set some ground rules. There will be no damaging equipment, no foul language, and, obviously, please refrain from watching… suggestive content in school. If anyone breaks these rules, they will be expelled from the class. Am I clear?” said Microchips.
Everyone nodded.
“Good. Now, I will give you your computer number, you will be using this computer until the end of the year. Let’s begin.” said Microchips as he started to give numbers.
After 2 minutes Diamond hears his name and is given a number.
“23, number 23, ah, here it is.” Diamond said sitting down.
“Now one last thing, once you’re finished with the day’s assignment you may use the computer for personal entertainment, but only if you finished and I have graded your work… Now, since today is your first day… free period everyone! Feel free to play and socialize.” Microchips said.
As if on queue, everyone started talking at once, making friends left and right. But Diamond decided to get on Steam and play a few video games.
“Call Of Duty Modern Warfare Remastered. Only the best from the saga.” Diamond said to himself.
“Finally someone who knows their shit. Hey, I’m Sandbar, gamer, ladies man, and drummer aficionado.” said Sandbar
“Cool, I’m Diamond Shadows, but you can call me Diamond, and I’m more of a jock that loves metal music and video games.” Diamond said.
“Awesome, 2 things in common.“ said Sandbar.
“Say, wanna join me?” asked Diamond pointing at the screen.
“Hell yeah!” said Sandbar as he sat down next to Diamond and logged on.
45 minutes later.
The bell rang, signaling the end of the second period and the beginning of break.
“Not fair, you were always flanking me!” Sandbar said.
“Are you being a sore loser?” Diamond said.
“No, I just can’t believe there is someone better than me at CoD.” Sandbar said.
“Well, I did defeat you, 10 - 9.” Diamond said proudly.
“So, what’s your next class?” asked Sandbar.
“PE.” Diamond said.
“Cool, the same boat. Say did you take weight lifting, or PE, PE?” asked Sandbar
“PE, PE. I didn’t know there was a weightlifting class!” Diamond says, surprised by the news.
“Oh yeah, but it’s just individual workout and little socializing.” Sandbar said.
“Oh.” Diamond said in understanding.
“There is also a Fem Fit class for the girls, since, you know, cute girls training with muscle heads don’t sit well with Headmaster Twilight.” Sandbar explained.
“Nice. Too bad we won’t see any cute girl during class. I really wanted to show THESE off!” Diamond said, flexing his arms.
“You can do that outside class man, look.” Sandbar said pointing at a group of girls.
Diamond looked over and winked at them, making them giggle.
“I might have to ask you for classes.” Sandbar said.
“Sure I don’t mind, I mean, being manly is one of the things I’m good at." Diamond said.
“Anyway, let’s head to the gym before the bell rings.” Sandbar said as he and Diamond walked to the gym.
GYMNASIUM
15 minutes later the bell rang, and the gymnasium was full of students waiting for class to start.
“Dude, I thought you said there aren’t any girls in this class?” Diamond said.
“Usually there aren’t, but since it’s the first day maybe we’re doing joint training?” Sandbar said.
“Yeah, that’s obvious." said a male voice behind them.
“And you are?” asked Diamond Shadows.
“My name is Gallus, what about you guys?” asked Gallus.
“Sandbar."
“Diamond Shadows."
“Nice to meet you.” he said as he held out his hand.
“Likewise.” both Sandbar and Diamond Shadows shaking his hand.
Just then a whistle blew scaring everyone.
“Alright, settle down!” said a male voice.
“Gather round!” said a female voice.
Everyone walked forwards and formed a circle around the four adults.
“Welcome to PE class. I am going to be your teacher, you can call me Soarin.”
“I'm Bulk Bicep, and I’m in charge of transforming you from pipsqueaks to iron tanks, YEAH!” said the tallest and bulkiest person that everyone had ever seen.
“We should join weight lifting class." said Sandbar
“I don’t want to look like that, I’m already handsome as I am." said Gallus.
“My name is Rainbow Dash, I’m your new Fem Fit teacher. I hope you’re ready for some awesome training!” RD said.
“My name is Spitfire, I’m the second Fem Fit teacher, and coach for the female sports clubs. Nice to meet you all.” said Spitfire.
“Any questions?” asked Soarin.
“Yeah, me, ME!” came a female voice.
“Yes, the hyper girl in the back." RD chuckled out.
“Hi, I’m Silverstream, and I want to ask if there is a max for all the sports clubs you can join?” said Silverstream.
“I second that!” said another girl.
“Well, since all the sports clubs have different calendars, you're allowed to join as many as you want,” said Rainbow Dash.
“Cool!” they both said.
“Now, let’s get on with the class.” said Spitfire.
“Right I don’t want to hear any quacks, tweets, oinks, whinnies, or cockle-doodle-doos when I say… Dodgeball!” said Soarin as he pulled a Dodgeball from out of nowhere.
“I thought it was going to be free class?" said a girl in the background.
“This is a free class.” said Soarin.
“YEAH!!!” said Bulk Bicep, while flexing so hard he actually ripped his shirt completely, making many girls blush.
“I’ll go get a new one.” said Bulk Bicep shyly.
“Fluttershy is in room 205.” RD said as he walked away.
“I told him not to flex.” said Soarin.
“Fluttershy must have really good taste in men. I mean she did marry him.” said Spitfire.
“Anyway, split yourselves into 2 groups, this side VS this side… now go!” said Soarin.
“Now I see why you didn’t bulk up that much.” RD said to Soarin.
“You know you love me.” Soarin answered.
“Of course I do, we have kids you blockhead!” RD said giving Soarin a light punch on the shoulder while smiling happily.
“3...2...1… FIRE!” Screamed Spitfire as all of the students started shooting the balls at each other.
After 30 minutes of continues throws the teams were left with 5 a side
Diamond Shadows, Sandbar, Gallus, Silverstream and another girl on the right side, and 5 guys on the other side.
“Ok, let’s win this.” said the girl at the back, throwing her ball at one of the other kids getting him ejected from the game.
“Take the girls out.” One of the other boys screamed, and they all threw their balls at the girls.
“Dammit!” said the girl who tossed the ball.
Silverstream just saw as the ball was headed for her face. She closed her eyes, ready for impact, but it never came. When she opened her eyes, she saw Gallus on the floor next to her, and the ball a few feet away from her.
“Are you ok?” asked Gallus.
“My hero!” screamed Silverstream as she gave him a hug.
“Ok, hugging time is over,” said Gallus. Just as he said that a ball lightly tapped Silverstream in the arm.
“You two are out!” said Soarin.
“Things are now 2 against 3, I wonder who will win.” said a girl.
“My money is on the hot guy,” said another.
Just when that was said one of the other kids launched a ball towards Diamond Shadows, but he dodged it and countered, hitting the guy in the arm.
“This just got interesting.” said one of the boys.
“Say, Diamond, drop and shot?” asked Sandbar.
“Copy.” Diamond said.
Just then the other 2 kids threw their balls, Sandbar and Diamond Shadows dropped to the floor in a pushup position, then jumped back up and retaliated, hitting the last couple of students on the other side.
“Right in the moneymaker!” said Sandbag as he saw Diamond’s ball hit one of the kids in the face.
“Right where the batteries go.” said Diamond Shadows as he saw where Sandbars ball had hit the other kids package.
“Yeah, that’s payback for saying “Hit the girls!” Hope it hurts.” said Sandbar.
“Alright guys, head to the showers, your next class starts in 10 minutes.” Soarin said as he and the other teachers started to pick up the balls.
“Nice arms, glad to see they aren’t just for show.” said a female voice.
Diamond Shadows turned and saw a girl walking up to him.
“Hi, my name is Smolder.” she said.
“Diamond Shadows, nice to meet you.” he said.
“Man this girl is gorgeous. She has the perfect balance between girly and cool. She has big jugs, fairly well sized thighs, and enough muscle that I can tell that those assets don't hinder her. I wonder if she is single?” Said Diamond Shadows in his head.
“This is what a man should strive to look like. I mean, look at him, he’s chiseled like a block of marble, but he also seems to have enough brain cells up stairs to not be an asshole. Not to mention, he has a cute, soft face, and… NO, bad Smolder, you just met the guy, stop thinking about how it looks, that’s just creepy!” Said Smolder in her head.
The rest of the day was very uneventful, but it was now time to head to the last class of the day, Music/Band class.
When Diamond arrived, he saw that the class was full, and he didn’t see any available seats.
“Diamond, over here!” called Gallus.
Diamond walked over and sat down to a table full of familiar faces.
“Hey guys,” he said.
“Oh, hi, my name is Silverstream, it’s good to finally meet you!" said the girl from earlier.
“Diamond Shadows, pleasure.” he said.
“Hey guys, sorry I’m late.” said a female voice walking up to the table.
“Ocellus, where have you been?” asked Silverstream.
“Sorry, I got lost again." Ocellus said as she sat down “Oh, we haven’t met before. Hi my name is Ocellus, nice to meet you.”
“Diamond shadows, likewise." Diamond said.
For whatever reason, this exchange was making Smolder a tad angry.
“What’s wrong with me? Why do I hate the idea of them talking?” Smolder said in her head.
“Good Afternoon, and welcome to Music class. I’ll be your teacher, you can call me Spike.” said a male voice as he entered the room.
This caught everyone’s attention.
“Wow! Spike, as in, Spike the brave and glorious, vocalist of Dragonknights and one of the world’s best musicians!" said Diamond Shadows as he looked around and saw everyone’s look of surprise and admiration.
“Before we begin, allow me to make something clear. This class is to learn how to play or master an instrument, vocals included. If you came here to join the school band, I am sorry to disappoint but, that is an afterschool activity. Now any questions?” said Spike.
“Me!” said a girl in the back.
“Yes, Ms. Lightning Strike?" Spike said.
“What will you teach us in this class?” she asked.
“Good question. In this class, like I said, you will learn music theory that will help you master any musical instrument. But I will also show you how to become managers of bands and musical groups. You know, manager things. Anyone else?” asked Spike.
“Me!" said Diamond.
“Mr. Shadows.” said Spike.
“What is it like to be part of a multi-platinum band?” Diamond asked.
“Otherworldly.” Spike said.
“Are you single?” asked someone in the background.
“Of course not, he married my sister, you underage slut.” said Sweetie Belle angrily.
“Ms. Tiara, Ms. Belle, I will not tolerate this type of behavior in my class! Apologize to each other!” Spike said.
“Sorry." they said to each other.
“To answer your question… I have been married for 10 years, and I have a 5-year-old daughter and a 3-year-old son. Well, with that said I would like for all of you, in groups or individually, to go on stage and show me what you’ve got." Spike said.
At that moment everyone rushed around, looking for their friends and forming groups, or started playing instruments.
“What about you guys?” asked Diamond.
“I play the drums." said Sandbar.
“Guitar.” said Gallus.
“Bass.” said Smolder.
“I can play both the piano and the guitar, but I prefer to sing.” said Silverstream.
“I can play the piano too." said Ocellus.
“Yona doesn’t know how to sing, but Yona can play the Cello and Violin." Yona said.
“And I can play the guitar and sing.” said Diamond.
“You guys thinking what I’m thinking?” asked Gallus.
“Band?” they all said.
“Band.” Gallus said as he placed his hand in the middle, for everyone to shake.
“What should we name it?’ asked Sandbar.
“How about, resurrected the Fallen?” said Diamond.
“Love it!" they all said.
After that, they just waited for their turn on stage.
“Hi, we’re resurrected the Fallen, and we would like to play a song for you all.” said Diamond Shadows as they started playing.
[ST. JAMES - Resurrected The Fallen] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoRdb3rKuXM
“That was a nice song guys. You just have to polish a few things and you’ll be perfect. Who knows, maybe we’re witnessing the birth of the next big band.” said Spike.
“Yeah… we are.” said Diamond quietly as he looked at his new friends, and they gave a bow.
Author's Note
