10 YEARS LATER

DRAKE MANSION

SPIKE’S ROOM

“ 998, 999… 1000,” said an exhausted Spike “ Woohoo! That’s a new record! 1000 push-ups in less than four minutes!” Despite his exhaustion, Spike erupted.

Spike checked his stop-watch and placed it on his night table. He simply stood there, eyes closed and totally motionless; lost in thought. One idea rattled around in his mind.

I start at the academy in 3 days… I wonder what it’s gonna be like to attend the best academy/university in the world… who will I meet and make friends wit-
“Spike! Come down for breakfast, please!” his mother hollered.

“Yes mom, let me just take a bath!”

DRAKE RESIDENCE

DINING ROOM

“Well Dovah, our little boy is headed to university.” Jenny said, a touch of wistfulness creeping into her throat.

“You know, I thought we would be ready for it. Kallum went away 7 years ago, and then he got married; hell, now we’re grandparents! But still... I can’t… I just… I feel like we didn’t do our best by Shane sometimes.”

“...His behavior towards… you know,” Jenny queried.

“Don’t get me wrong I feel we raised him well; he knows right from wrong, he’s got good manners and etiquette, but...”.

“Damn right we did! With all my love and affection, and your training, he is nothing short of perfect!” Jenny interrupted.

“I would love to believe that, Jenny, but... that Shane suffered greatly … and I can’t shake this feeling that Shane has ‘turned off’ some of his feelings… Important ones. And I couldn’t help him”

“He acts just like a regular teen pondering life at his age. I don’t see how there is-”

“Something wrong? Have you noticed that since he turned 14, he rarely smiled? That he is mostly in a serious mood? That he-”

“Ever since the day we discovered that our last names were not a coincidence, but that he and you are actually blood-related?”

“I can’t stop but think that he thinks he is a burden to us; Maybe his draconian ego has finally kicked in and he hates his parents Although we all know that I offered to adopt him... I can’t blame him. I wish I had never used that ancestry tracker in the castle… Maybe he’d still be the same kid I found in that God-forsaken town...”

“Or he would’ve grown and lived a lie! Honey... he was going to find out eventually. I don’t think you did something wrong-” Jenny tried to reassure her husband.

“SOMETHING WRONG… SOMETHING WRONG! Jenny, remember when I taught Shane to write poetry, and make music?” Remember when he was practicing that new spell inside his room and almost burned down his side of the mansion? When I went to fix the damage... I found a notebook. every entry was about the same topics: death, sadness, anger, despair, agony… Jenny, I think Spike has some sort of psycho-”

“Morning!”

“Ah- good morning, Spike! Slept well?” Jenny quickly choked down her nerves, and embraced her youngest son.

“Yep! You guys?”

“Quite all right, son,” Dovah said started

“Now Spike-”

“Yes, Dad?” Spike wearily responded, already detecting the faint tightness of his father’s words, a lecture surely forthcoming.

“Are you happy? You are still planning to attend Royal Formation?”

“You bet!”

“So... Have you settled on your university path, son??” Dovah inquired

“Become a lawyer, or a politician- like you, Dad”

“Yes... there is no reason you can’t achieve that noble goa… but I was referencing short term goals, like joining a club… finding a nice young lady and… you know,” Dovah began, getting a small blush gently painting his cheeks as his thoughts petered out..

“Give me more grandbabies!” Jenny quickly interrupted, shooting Spike one of the most discerning looks imaginable. .

“God, Mom! I’m only 18!”

“So, what? Your brother was 20 when he got married- and they had little Callie and Joseph. Aren’t they just adorable?”

“Yes… but falling in love and having a family is not for me-in fact, I’d say it is the least of my concerns.”

“But Shaney, love is important! It’s what makes us living beings…”

“I know... I’m just not interested in all that romance and baby-making. One thing I do know is that it’s a great responsibility, so…”

“It sounds like if you are afraid of responsibility,” Jenny said, shooting the typical mother-knows-best look towards Spike.

“Aaaaaaanyway... Spike, apart from studying, what else are you planning to do?” Dovah piped up, finally realising that the only way to have his concerns calmed would be to interject into his wife’s verbal assault.

“Well... get a job, rent an apartment, maybe join a few clubs.”

“FUCK NO!!!, Spike, listen, that may be a noble lifestyle, but, let’s face the truth with your current level of knowledge, strength, and talent, I can bet every dollar I have that you will be placed in the First responders or the defenders or even Special ops, not to mention the student council... Spike you are not going to have time to get a job if you get chosen for any of these groups… Plus it is kind of pointless to get a job since you were basically begged to join that academy and you have a full scholarship… so” Dovah stated seriously

“So, what are you getting at with that last statement?” Spike monotonously answered

“Right, ahm, I have bought you a house, in Canterlot, nothing too big but, big enough for you to be comfortable, we’ll be shipping your stuff down there today as a matter of fact, but you have to help us choose if to ship your car or motorcycle.”

“What?” Spike answered confused

“ I have bought you a house, in Canterlot, nothing too big but, big enough for you to be comfortable, we’ll be shipping your stuff do-” Dovah started saying faster

“I got that part, I just don’t get my car thing” Spike answered, his tone changed for the first time during the whole conversation.

“Well we were going to ship both down to your new house, but, we thought that you might want to drive down there… So that being the reason for the question” Dovah answered

“Dad, it will take me 48 hours of continuous driving to get there, I was planning to take a plane like normal folk, you can ship both of vehicles down” Spike answered with a smile

“Ok then, that settles it, I will finish the necessary arrangements and get the Jet ready for your departure tomorrow. Your belongings will be mailed today and I will have someone take care of fixing you new house up” Dovah said happily

“Right, at what time should I leave tomorrow dad?” Spike asked

“It’s up to you but I recommend you arrive down there, after 3:30 PM for everything to be ready.” Dovah finished

“Oh, my little man, is going off to university, sniff sniff, I can’t handle it… WAAH” Jenny said running away while crying her eyes out

“Yeah, So little I’m almost 7 feet tall (2.10 M)” Spike answered sarcastically

“ Let her be, Spike… Listen I know that we had this conversation before but… do think of it… the love thing… It is important you know.” Dovah answered

“I will dad, I promise I will, but don’t expect me to fall in love” Spike stated

“I won’t son… oh… one more thing, remember to be careful.” Dovah said

“With what?” Spike asked confused

“With being you… son, I think you haven’t noticed but… um… you are what your mom calls Prime material… To what I understand is that you are the incarnation of what women what in a life partner. And let’s face it, you are a triple threat, your smart, good looking, and have a big heart of gold… not to mention you are rich... Filthy rich, so be very careful with who you socialize and even more, be wary of girls in heat, they will do the extreme to hook you, ok son “ Dovah said with a smile on his face.

“Yes dad, I will” Spike answered

NEXT MORNING

After saying his goodbyes to everyone, and again being almost suffocated by his mom booby-trap for what felt like an eternity, Spike was finally landing in the Canterlot International Airport.

“Well… let’s start this adventure.” Spike said as he was walking towards the airport’s main entrance.

He was about to call a cab when out of the corner of his eyes he spotted something, something that surprised him.

“It can’t be” Said Spike shocked

There in the parking lot of the airport, was a car, but not just any car.

“What is my Shelby Mustang doing here?” Spike asked himself getting closer to the car

Indeed a Green and Purple striped Shelby mustang with a 5.2 L V8 engine with a flat-plane crank that produces 526 HP and 429 lb-ft. Of torque. And resting on the windshield was a letter.

“Enjoy your new adventure, now go and be a bit of a showoff - love Mom and Dad” Spike read, then checked the envelope and found his car and house keys,

“I should’ve known, thanks mom and dad,” Spike said to himself

Spike got into his car and planted the address onto the GPS system and headed towards his new house.

40 MINUTES LATER

“Well, it must be somewhere around here, 2020 Kingdom Rd. Ah, here it is… You have to be kidding me” spike said as he looked upon his new house.

“He said it wasn’t going to be big,” Spike said surprised.
He parked his car in the driveway and rushed out and rushed into the house, A 2 floor 6 bedrooms, 2 living room, 1 kitchen, 1 massive dining room, a fully equipped Gym, and a basement, that had been turned into a music studio/ man cave with all his instruments and even a pool table. Not to mention the big garden and the 25 ft long pool in the middle of it.

“WHAT I’M I SUPPOSED TO DO WITH ALL THIS, I DON’T EVEN PLAY POOL!!! Spike screamed.

“AH well, it’s a blessing nonetheless, that being said I should probably go and finish does songs I was supposed to upload onto Video world” (couldn't come up with a name to parody YouTube)

NEXT MORNING

6:00 Am was the time on Spike’s alarm clock.

“Well time to get ready for my first day,” Spike said half-asleep “according to the letter they sent me I have to be on Campus before 10 AM for the welcoming ceremony; that gives me time for a quick workout, bath and then breakfast. Good thing mom taught me how to cook.” Spike said getting up from his bed.

2 hours later

Spike got into his car and headed towards the campus which was a convenient 5 minutes drive away. It was an uneventful drive towards campus, with only 2 things in Spike’s head was reuniting with old friends and the lyrics for the new song he was writing at the moment.

Spike pulled up to one of the biggest campuses he had ever seen it had to be as big as a city.

“The city inside the city, Oh how fun” Spike said sarcastically

He parked his car in an empty parking space, got out and looked around, there were quite a few other students, but since it was still early he wasn’t surprised.

“ Well hello there Spike It’s been a while” Came to a voice just as an arm was placed around his neck

Spike turned and did nothing but smile towards the owner of that arm.

“Sebastian “Soarin” Rivas, It has been far too long, bro” Spike answered happily

The two gave each other a manly handshake and hug.

“We are also here you know” came a voice from behind them”

Spike looked over at the owner of the voice,

“Caramel, Flash, and Cheese sandwich, good to see you again guys”

“Yeah the squad is finally back together, well most of it, we are yet to find-” Flash began

“Sorry for bein’ late guys, but ye’ know, traffic” Came a deep bass like voice

“Big Mac, good to see ya again man, but, you know, I never got the point of you taking a Sabbatic year to work, I mean you are a year older than us.” Said Caramel

“What and have fun without ma dearest friends, I doubt that’ll be ok” Big mac answered

“Well guys it was nice to meet again and I hope we can hang out now that we’re here, but I have something to take care of.” Said Spike almost in a hurry.

“You’re just gonna go and scout the ladies, I’m I aight,” said Caramel winking towards him.

“No, that would be you, and one piece of advice, be more like Cheese sandwich, out of everyone here he is the only one in a relationship, maybe then you would actually have a proper date instead of friendship gifts every Valentine’s day. ” Spike answered leaving them behind

“BURN” Screamed screamed flash while he, Cheese sandwich, Soarin, and Big Mac laughed their asses off.

“Yup, That’s our Spike, alright, and that wasn’t a burn” Caramel answered

Spike walked down the quickly crowding hallways of the main building of the campus, looking left and right at all the trophies, pictures, classrooms, decore, paintings. Yet ignoring all the looks and whispering that many girls and even males were having about him, more importantly ignoring all the bedroom eyes he was getting from most of the female population so far.

Spike picked up the pace and turned the corner, and then caught a glimpse of a certain purple hair girl at the end corner of the hallway. Spike walked up quietly towards her and was about to scare the hell out of her when he overheard many voices talking at the same time.

“You know Twilight, It’s nice that we are all in the same draft for this academy,” Said a certain Rainbow colored girl, her hair went all the way down to her shoulders, she had a very lean yet athletic build, about 5’8” (1.73M), she wore a blue training hoodie, over a white t-shirt a pair of Nike sneakers, and from what Spike could see she had a B-cup size rack, and what he believed were magenta-colored eyes.

“Rainbow Dash, we are not being drafted, we just got accepted to the best university in the world,” Said the aforementioned Purple-haired, girl, who was wearing a blue blouse, with a purple skirt, a pair of purple socks and some black shoes, and a pair of reading glasses, she stood at 5’6” (1.68M) and had a C-cup rack, and had deep purple eyes.

“Twilight is right Dash, we are not soldiers or anything, so relax a bit,” Said a girl with a mix of yellow and red hair, She wore an orange shirt, underneath a black leather jacket a pair of skinny black jeans, and a pair of purple and black boots, she stood at 5’ 11” (1.80 M) and had a DD-cup size and light purple eyes.

“Twilight and Sunset are right Rainbow, we’ll know yer excited but try to contain yerself” said a girl with a southern accent and an amazon body, Fit with the perfect amount of muscle that still made her attractive and not so intimidating, standing at a surprising 6’2” (1.88 M), wore a brown Stetson hat over her long blond hair, a white T-shirt under an open orange button-up shirt, a blue jeans, a pair of brown cowboy boots, had a DD- cup rack, and jade green eyes.

“Uhm... It’s ok to be excited… I mean, I am too, but… don’t go and get yourself in trouble… please… if you want that is.” said a girl, with a white blouse underneath an open long sleeve yellow shirt, a long green skirt and a pair of light green wedges, she had long pink hair, blueish-green eyes, she stood at 5’4” (1.62 M) but because of the heals she appeared to be 5’5” (1.67 M), but the most astonishing thing about her physic was her F-cup bust size.

“Iknowrightthisuniversityisjustsobigandawesomethatthereissomuchtodo, somanyfriendstomake, somanypartiestoplanand-” Said a girl with bubblegum pink, curly, long-haired girl, wearing a blue jacket over a white and pink shirt, black leggings, and pink flats, she stood at 5’9” (1.75) and had a DD-cup rack, before being interrupted by the final member of the group.

“Pinkie, darling, you should remember to articulate and pronounce your words a bit slower for us to understand dear, and also you should lay down the sugar and sweets, or you will become… well… way too thick.” Stated a girl with long violet hair, dark blue eyes, wearing an elegant light blue, long-sleeved shirt, a purple skirt and a pair of violet heels, she stood at 5’7” (1.70) but because of her heels she appeared to be 5’9” (1.75 M), she had an E- cup rack size, and many other jewels and accessories.

“Yeah, yeah, I will relax, for now, I just can’t wait to get to the advanced classes and join the Wonderbolts, and then go and kick some giant monster ass.” Said the girl referred to as Rainbow Dash enthusiastically

“Ugh, you are just impossible darling… anyway, Twilight dear, where’s my adorable Spikey-Wickey, I missed him so much during summer break.” Said Rarity

“Well, since he became my spiritual guide, I can’t just have him running around just like that,” said Twilight.

“Oh, I wanted to play with the little guy, I mean he was the cutest puppy I have ever met” Said Rarity in a very sad tone.

“Sorry Rarity, but It’s just too risky having him out-” Started Twilight just to be interrupted by a male speaker.

“So… let me get this straight… Did you name a dog after me? Cause... I mean you gave me the nickname of Spike because of my hair being a mohawk back in 3rd grade, but still.” Said Spike, who was leaning on the wall acting rather cool.

“Shane?” Twilight said, hands over her mouth and tears coming out of her eyes.

“Taylor Stanford, or should I just say… Oh, who I’m I kidding come here and give me a hug Twi!!!” Said, Spike standing up straight and opening his arms to give her a hug.

Twilight rushed over and hugged Spike so tightly, and due to her height and the way she had jumped to be on Spike’s torso, she looked like a doll in his arms.

“It has been a long time, Twilight, and man have you grown” Said Spike

“That’s my line, you were just so chubby and short back in elementary school,” Twilight answered not wanting to let go of him until they heard an “ahem” coming from her group of friends.

Twilight looked over and saw her friends looking at them, some in jealousy, others in surprise, but for 2 of them, it was only a reunion with a friend.

“Twilight dear, mind me asking, but aren’t you going to introduce us to this lovely young man” Said Rarity, giving her friend a smile.

“Oh Yeah… Uhm…” Twilight tried to say but was all tongue-tied.

“Nice to meet you all, My name is Shane Drake, but as you may know my nickname is Spike, feel free to call me that if you want.” Said Spike smiling

“Oh well, My name is Rachel Belle Faison, but feel free to call me Rarity.” She said stretching her hand in a royal manner, Spike thought she was some sort of royalty so he took her hand and kissed it, making her blush “Such a Gentlemen” She thought

“Hey, my name is Robyn Dunnewolt, but you can call me Rainbow Dash,” Said the girl

“Hello I’m Susan Zimmer, but you can call me Sunset Shimmer.”

“Hello, my name is Francesca Speranzi, but you can call me Fluttershy… that is if you want.” said the girl barely louder than a whisper and with a very big blush over her face.

“I hope you haven’t forgotten bout lil’ ol’ me,” Said Applejack

“Of course not Applejack, or should I call you Abygael Smith? Spike answered almost seriously, receiving a light punch in his left shoulder from said girl.

“Hi, I’m Penelope Pinkamena Paice, but you can call me Pinkie pie, or just Pinky, or-”

“I know Pinky I haven’t forgotten you, not like you didn’t allow me to since you sent me about 200 texts a day.” Deadpanned, Spike

“YEEEEY, you do remember me” Pinkie screamed

“Right, so, I hear you are the awesomely famous Rainbooms,” Spike said changing the subject rather quickly.

“Oh, so you know about us, that is awesome!” Said Rainbow Dash

“Who doesn’t, plus those 2 actually sent me links to your songs,” Spike said motioning towards Applejack and Pinkie pie.

“So, Spike, what about you? Do you like music? Can you play any instruments? How about writing songs? Have you been in a band before? What is your favorite genre?-” Said Rainbow Dash, acting almost like Pinkie Pie.

“I thought only Pinkie was Hyper.” Said Spike looking at Rainbow Dash, while she blushed realizing her actions.
“And to answer your questions. 1) I love music, 2) You name the instrument and I can play it, 3) I have written almost 5 notebooks worth of songs, and published around half of them on the internet, 4) I was in a band called “Over my head” (Parody of a real band called Neck Deep) during high school, but due to differences in our musical tastes I left, and 5) My favorite genre is Metal, but I am open-minded when it comes to music.” Spike finished

“Wait you said you were a member of Over my head that pop-punk band from Vanhoover? I don’t remember seeing you” Said Sunset Shimmer

“Remember the guitarist that had a black hoody on and also wore a skeleton Jaw mask? That was me.” Said Spike taking out the same mask and putting it on.

“It was you, OMG!!!” Said Sunset as soon as she saw the resemblance and begging to fangirl over him.

“Screw that, you said you posted your content online? What is your channel’s name? Asked Rainbow Dash getting closer to his face.

“The Draketones, I do covers, solos, originals, blogs” Answered Spike

“Wait, The Draketones, THE Draketones, the guy who does the videos about going to public places and does metal cover on his guitar while wearing a skull’s mask? Rainbow Dash said starting to fangirl over him more and more until she realized her actions again and said: “I mean, Cool, I think your content is awesome, and all.” Trying to act cool (Shout out to Ruslan Malyshev, go check him out if you want).

“Thanks,” said Spike in a serious tone

Spike then checked his watch and was surprised about the time.

“We better get going it’s 9:58 and we need to be in the auditorium before 10 o’clock,” said Spike rushing them.

“AHHHHHH” Twilight screamed after hearing this “ I’m going to be late on my first day of class, UNACCEPTABLE,” Twilight screamed as she ran off.

“I forgot about her “being on time” trauma, she can actually go crazy if things don’t go her way,” Spike said.

“WE KNOW!” the girls screamed as they and Spike ran after Twilight in order to make it to the ceremony.

SECOND LATER INSIDE THE AUDITORIUM

Spike, Twilight and the rest of the gang had arrived and met up with Spikes other friends.

Now they, like many other newbies, awaited for on their seats for the ceremony to begin, both the excitement and nervousness could be felt all over the auditorium.

All of a sudden, the big firework explosions went of scaring at least 98% of the students attending the auditorium, and a voice was heard saying: “WELCOME ONE AND WELCOME ALL, TO THE CANTERLOT ROYAL FORMATION ACADEMY THE BEST UNIVERSITY OUT THERE!!!! MY NAME IS DENNIS CURDEM BUT YOU CAN JUST CALL ME DISCORD OR MR. DISCORD, SINCE I AM THE DEACON, AT YOUR SERVICE.!” Said the lanky man, who was probably in his late 40, dressed in a very weird outfit, that looked had been placed together using different types of shirts and pants, plus using a sneaker in his left foot, and a formal one on his right foot.

All-around the auditorium you could see pale and surprised faces. In some cases, some people had jumped on top of others, mostly females, but there was one or two guys who did the same or even they jumped on top or behind girls to take cover.
In between all the commotion, a certain violet haired girl had jumped on top of certain draconian, who surprisingly, was getting suffocated between said girl’s breasts as she tightens her grip around him.

“Ahem… not that I mind the contact or anything, but could you get off you’re suffocating me” Came the muffled voice of Spike.

At the mention of this Rarity opened her eyes and so the position she was in and blushed so hard that her face looked like a tomato.

“OMG… I’m so sorry Spike, my actions were so unladylike” Rarity said, trying and failing to hide both her embarrassment and the fact that she had enjoyed being so close to Spike.

“No problem, honestly, I mean they say that sometimes when we get scared we look for the first thing that makes us feel safe… so… Oh God, Fluttershy passed out, someone please help me wake her up!. Spike frantically said looking at his friends who started to search for something to wake her up.

All she heard around her were muffled sounds, but she had the feeling of something big and muscular holding her, and she felt very, very safe. She started to open her eyes and the first thing she saw when she opened her eyes were Spike’s emerald green eyes, Fluttershy still couldn’t hear anything but could see that Spike was talking to her, but all she could focus in were his eyes, she could just look at them until she got lost in them, and hoped that she was never rescued; unconsciously she started to lean in and was just inches away from kissing him in the lips when.

“Shy… Fluttershy… you with us?” Spike said while shaking her lightly

“Wha… What?... where I’m I?” Fluttershy asked, finally coming back to reality and almost passing out again when realizing her current position, turning as red as Rarity if not worst

“The auditorium, you passed out when that weirdo who says is the deacon, made his entrance,” Spike answered

“Oh… Uhm… well thanks for helping me Spike'' answered a bashful Fluttershy as she got back onto her seat oblivious to the jealous looks she was getting from many other girls nearby, including Twilight, Sunset, and Rarity who, if you paid close attention at her, you could see a purple aura surrounding her, even the look she was giving could make any unfaithful jerk change his ways and become the most faithful man on the galaxy.

“NOTHING? No applause? No cheering? No?... hmph… tough crowd” Said Discord with a look of disappointment on his face.

“Well, sorry for scaring you, and to the 3 kids that didn’t get scared, good for you, you are way on your way to becoming perfect First responders or Defenders. Now, let me re-introduce myself I am Dennis Curdem but you can all call me Discord; Now I know you all have questions, so next to your seats we have placed some microphones, now if you’re going to ask any question and, no questions about my attire are not welcome” Said Discord seeing as many people were reaching for the microphones, and as soon as he said that everybody got back to sitting straight.
“Moving on, Thus university works just like any other, we have many carriers, going from Teaching to Law and politics or even advance courses, but of course, you’re all here to hear about the big Guns, Applying for the First responders or Defenders, and for those even more ambitious the Special ops, now there are rules to apply for does carriers, in other words, you have to have a certain Magika, Stamina, Knowledge, and combat/survival abilities; to make the long story short you have to be at least a level 70 in Magika or Rank C-, level 70 in Stamina or again Rank C-, level 60 in Knowledge or Rank D, and level 80 in Survival/Combat abilities or Rank B, to apply to this courses, now how are we going to find out your current level? Well this machine behind me was built to measure your level and give us and yourselves and idea of where you stand when it comes to choosing your careers, of course only in these 4 specific areas. Now before we begin, If there are any questions?... No?... Oh well… Oh, before I forget, I forgot to mention that we offer students here the positions of Tutors and/or Instructors, now what does that imply? Well, students who are found to be way too advanced in all these areas are welcomed to take a test that allows them to become teachers, also they get sent, if they pass and if they want, to Special ops classes, which are basically advanced classes for all the careers we have in this university. Now I ask again, any question? Discord finished.

Many hands went up and Discord started answering questions left and right.

“When are these tests gonna take place?” Asked Soarin

“1 month from now, so for the time being, you’re free to go and check out all the classes for the courses we offer” Discord answered

“Are students who become instructors and/or tutors still be considered students or teachers? Asked Twilight

“Very good question, Instructors will be considered something like graduated students will, being able to attend class until they have gathered enough credits to graduate, but they will be asked to go to different High Schools and private academies to, well, instruct the younger generation and help them tone their abilities, for university, while tutors will be considered as students with benefits, they must attend all classes they have selected, but they will be able to skip as long as they have been asked to by the Principals, the deacon, AKA. Me, or an instructor, further than that they are free to join the clubs and groups they want. Anyone else? Discord finished.

“Is there a limit for the number of study groups and clubs someone can sign up for?” Asked Flash.

“Some clubs and groups have practice or meetings over the weekends, that said, you can join any club you want, but having a maximum of 5 clubs/groups in total, and that total please make sure to not go over 3 clubs/groups of the same purpose like having 4 sports clubs and 1 study group or vice-versa.” Discord finished

“Where are the principals?” Asked Spike

“Oh… Well, my wife is the headmaster, or principal if you want to call her that way, and her sister is the vice-principal, and unfortunately, due to some issues taking place at the castle they could be here, but they will be the ones looking over the Instructor exams” Discord finished.

“ What are the differences between First responders and Defenders and Special ops? Asked another girl in the crowd.

“First responders are the group of students that are sent into battle metaphysical attacks from low-level beasts like, levels D through C+, and The Defenders mostly take care of protecting the people, like patrolling near safe houses, escorting people to safe places, field doctors, etc, etc. And The special ops, are the ones that go in to aid both groups if the situation escalates over the required levels of action, and if volunteered, they are sent to aid in catastrophes, like level B+ through Level U+ attacks, now that is a very sensitive desition since in the last 10 years we’ve lost 15 members of our special ops, they were all between the ages of 18 to 23, the statue in the middle of the garden was made in their honor and every time, someone dies we place their names on the plack under it.” Discord said with a very sad tone.
“Anyway, let us begin the measuring shall we?” Said Discord motioning everyone to get in line and go up to the machine to get measured.

After almost 1 hour almost everyone had gone. The only person who was missing was Spike and he had voluntarily gone to the back of the line. He was rather anxious to see his level seeing that All his friends had gone and came out with High marks:

M S K C/S Level
RD B+ AA+ C+ AA+ 98
AJ B+ AA+ A+ AA+ 99
Ry AA+ B+ A+ B+ 95
PP B+ U+ AA+ AA+ 96
FS B+ B- AA+ A+ 93
SS AA+ AA+ AA+ U+ 110
TS U+ B- U++ AA+ 112
Fla B- U+ AA+ AA+ 100
CS B- AA+ AA+ AA+ 99
Big C+ U+ S+ U+ 105
Soa A U+ A+ U+ 110
Car B- AA+ A+ SS+ 105

Spike wanted to get a good level to join his new and old friends in the pursuit to enter the Instructors; So with all his anxiety and his stomach tied in a massive knot he climbed the stairs and placed his hand over the machine, and then he let out just a bit of his Magika. The machine started going crazy and everyone looked with amazement towards the screen. Once the machine stopped the information it displayed was the following:

Shane Alexander “Spike” Drake
Age: 18 Born: 25/Aug/2001
Raze: Human (Draconian)

Height: 6’11” (2.11 M) Left-handed

M S K C/S Level
U++ U++ U++ U++ 200*

Note* Must work on emotional control when using power at full potential

“That is the highest level we’ve ever had in this institution, young man, I must ask you to partake in the exam this coming month, believe me, we are all very interested in seeing your capabilities put to the test.” Discord said

Spike turned around and looked at the crowd, he turned to look at his friends who were all shocked, or giving him a thumbs up or clapping, he looked around and saw faces of fear, admiration, envy and, although thinking it was his imagination, faces of lust.

“Well, now all you must go off and attend the test classes since today is a special day all classes will only last 30 minutes and you will be allowed to leave the class when you decide you’ve seen enough, except for the classes taking place outside, AKA, PE, Magika Cultivation, Hunting/survival class, Zoology/Biology (just for today) and for our pegasus, and all other avian marked students, scouting and meteorology, good luck in your first day! Now go on and have a blast.” Said Discord dismissing the crowd

As soon as Spike reached his group of friends he asked “Where do you guys want to go first?

“We haven’t decided yet, we thought of walking around and just entering any class that catches the eye” Said Soarin, while gesturing towards Big Mac, Caramel, and Cheese Sandwich.

“Good Idea, hey look, PE won’t be available until 3 PM, which makes it, like all the outdoor classes the last ones, so Why don’t we guys meet there?” said Spike.

“Good enough for me, see ya later, bro,” Said Soarin as he and many others walked away, leaving just Spike, Sunset Shimmer, Flash Sentry and Twilight Sparkle on their own.

“Let’s go to Psychology class I’ve heard it's interesting” Said Twilight
“Wherever you go I follow” Answered Flash, a bit too dreamily to go unnoticed by the remaining two, who just looked at each other, shrugged, and then Spike made the “after you” position for Sunset Shimmer and they were off.

PSYCHOLOGY CLASS 11:30 AM

“Hello and welcome to Psychology class my name is Beatriz Broomtail but you can all call me Ms. Biddy, and I will be your teacher for this year, that is if you decide to take this class,” Said the teacher, who appeared to be in her 50s, a bit on the chubby side and her hair was combed all the way up to resemble a cloud, a big puffy, soft AF cloud.

“During this year, we will dive deep into the mysteries of the Psychic and explore the mysteries of the brain and personality traits. That goes from the common feelings of every living being to the dark and sinister mental illnesses out there” The teacher continued.

Meanwhile on Spike’s table, Twilight was at the edge of her seat absorbing every word the teacher said and writing it down, Sunset just listened and paid close attention as she also founded interesting, Flash was, being Flash and trying to pay attention but, always glancing at Twilight every now and then, and Spike was just looking at the scene in front of him unfold and wondered “why is he looking so much at Twilight, and why is he making that dorky face every time he does, is he making fun of her behind her back or… wait a minute that’s the same face Kallum made when he looked at Yuki before, during and even after dating and getting married. So that’s how it is eh Flashy m’boy, someone’s smitten.”

“Now remember young ones, the subjects we will be discussing in this class can be very sensitive and even considered taboo, and when it comes to mental illnesses some people try to ignore them, making them even worse; the point of this class is not to make you feel pity for anyone who suffers this, but to be able to understand it, to detect it, to act upon it, to be there to lend a crying shoulder when you have to. And remember, there are so many natural things without explanation and all you can do is accept them. Now you get the next 10 minutes to ponder about joining or not, or you are dismissed and can go get ready for your next class test, have a lovely day all of you and i hope to see you around the school.” said Ms. Biddy going and sitting down on her desk and started checking papers.

“That was enlightening,” said Sunset Shimmer

“FASCINATING, if you ask me.” Twilight stated

Both Spike and Flash just nodded in agreement before getting up and walking out of the classroom with the girls in tow.

“Where to now?” Asked Spike

“Let’s split up and go to all the classes we can before class finishes,” said Twilight with glee; and with that, they all went their separate ways.

COOKING CLASS 1:30 PM

After Checking out a few other classes and meeting his friends in some of them like meeting Caramel in Car mechanics class, or Fluttershy and Applejack In Home Education class and having a 30-minute break, Spike made his way to Cooking class.

As he entered the class he spotted a pair of lovebirds at the back calmly flirting with each other; making his way towards them he said “ Sorry to interrupt, but, is it ok if I third-wheel for this class” in a very sarcastically polite tone.

“Sure man, We don’t mind, the more the merrier they say” Cheese sandwich answered winking at Spike.

“Ooh… this is gonna be so much fun first I have my Cheesy-Weezy in the same class and now, one of my best friends, THIS IS AWESOME” Pinkie Pie said jumping up and down so fast, that Spike came to understand why she never got fat even after eating all those sweets.

“Just, make sure not to have kids until after you graduate ok,” Spike deadpanned and rolled his eyes.

“Oh, but I want to have babies” Pinkie Said, earning a blush from cheese, a not the best moment look from Spike and looks of surprise and blushes from everyone else in the class

“Hello, class, I am Christie Coulby, But you can just call me-”

“Hi Ms. Cake do you remember me, I’m Pinkie I babysit your babies sometimes” Pinkie interrupted waving her arm so fast you could barely make it out.

“Yes, Pinkie I remember you, you are renting a room at our house; Anyway like she said you can just call me Ms. Cake, now, you may know of the Sugarcube Corner, which my husband and I own and operate. Now I’m aware that this will be a short class, so, you are free to cook anything you want, be it in pairs or by yourselves, and I’ll be here to give you pointers. At the end of the class, I will come around and taste your creations and grade them.” Finished Ms. Cake.

20 minutes later

The smell of baked goods, main dishes, and other weird-looking concoctions filled the classroom.

Pinkie pie and Cheese, as imagined, worked together, and created a big variety of Cupcakes and Sandwiches, but it was their coordination while cooking that made Ms. Cake remember when she and Mr. Cake were young.

“MMMH, Guys, these cupcakes are just so soft and creamy, not to mention the amount of sugar and frosting are just on point. And these sandwiches are just so perfectly balanced. You guys get an A+, congratulations” Said Ms. Cake her mouth fully stuffed with the food.

She continued going around class, and as promised she tried every single dish, not caring if it looked appealing or revolting, and gave the usual comments: Too much salt, add salt, watch the food while preparing it, measure your ingredients, lower the flames, be careful with the knives. And finally, she got to Spike’s station.

Spike had prepared the most astonishing full meal, a medium-rare steak, with some french fries and salad, and just to make it a bit classier he added some perfectly baked garlic bread.

“Wow, Spike you have outdone yourself with this one, let’s see how it tastes.” Said Ms. cake.

Although Spike just stood there, with a very serious face, inside he was literally sweating bullets, and biting his nails.

“This Meat… It’s so tender and tasty… the french fries were baked perfectly, the salad is just so fresh… and don’t even get me started about this garlic bread. It’s just so delicious, I doubt there is something I can teach you in this class… Do you have prior experience with cooking? Asked Ms. Cake, her mouth still savoring Spike’s dish.

“My mom taught me how to cook, she said that it would come in handy in the future, and now that I live alone, I kind of see what she meant,” Spike stated in a monotone voice while sighing in relief in his mind.

“Well Spike, if you ever need to make some money, come talk to me or my husband at Sugarcube corner, we are always looking to expand our menu,” Ms. Cake said while finishing the slice of garlic bread she was eating.
“Ok ladies and gentlemen, that will be all for today, you are free to leave if you want, hope to see you around” Ms. Cake cheerfully said

“Wow, dude, you should join MasterChef or some shit like that, I’m pretty sure you’ll win it with your eyes closed,” Cheese Sandwich said jumping up and down, around Spike.

“The day I join a competition out of my own volition, will be the day hell freezes over,” Spike said almost annoyed

“Oh, come on, Spike, you used to be the go-to guy, when it came to Soccer, rugby, football, well just about any sport, music, and you were always the one tutoring whoever asked you, not to mention you were the student council president,” Cheese said

“Regardless, I was still invisible to everyone,” Spike said making Cheese stop and look down towards the floor since he knew it was a reality that no one ever thanked Spike for his help, as if everyone just took him for granted.

“So where are you guys off to?” asked Spike

“Pinkie wanted to check the art class since she thinks it's the closest class to party school,” Cheese said happily.

“I hope that’s not an excuse for going off and having se-” Spike Started.

“OF COURSE NOT, we really are going to the art class, wanna come along, we both know how good you are at drawing, and making graffitis” Cheese interrupted.

“Pass,” Spike said monotonously

“Suit yourself, come, babe, let’s get going,” Cheese said taking Pinkie by the hand

“Ookie-dookie-lookie” Said Pinkie following him

“Have fun… But not too much” Spike said while looking at the 2 turn the corner.

“Now, where should I go next?” Spike said while walking down the hallway not looking where he was going until…

“Umhp, Sorry, my bad, I wasn’t paying attention where I was walking,” Spike said looking at his victim, and almost dying of embarrassment.

“Rarity, I’m so, sorry, here let me help you up,” Spike said extending his arm down towards her.

“Oh, it’s ok darling, actually I’ll say it’s fate since I was just looking for you,” Rarity said taking Spike’s hand and standing up.

“You were? Why?” spike asked really surprised.

“Well, I wanted to go check the drama class, and since I’ve been stuck in economics and dressmaking class until now, and seeing that all of my other friends are already busy with other classes, and the fact that I didn’t want to go alone… Well,” Rarity explained while dusting herself off and fixing her hair.

“I’m your backup plan,” Spike said monotonously.

“Oh no darling, I just forgot to ask you sooner, now come along,” Rarity said raping her body around Spike’s right arm and directing him towards the drama class, while Spike debated between believing her excuse or calling it all BS and admitting that she actually forgot about him.

Drama/Music room 2:00 PM

Rarity entered with Spike and took seats next to each other; Spike looked around and saw that although the classroom was as big as a small theater, there were roughly about 18 students there, from which he recognized and waved towards, Big Mac, Flash, and Soarin how were sitting next to each other.

The guys all waved back, then noticed Rarity next to him and started giving him thumbs ups, ok signs, and making kissy faces. To which Spike did not really understand and was about to ask when.

“Welcome to Drama/Music class. My name is Hannah Sevarnko, and I will be your acting/dancing teacher, you can all call me Hoofer Steps. Said 1 of the 2 teachers that looked to be in her late 20s early 30’s, She wore a purple sweater and a pink dress, plus some pink ballerina flats, and pink leg warmers, her hair was long and wavy, she had a B-cup rack, and spoke with a Russian accent.

“And I’m Carole Winston, but you all can call me Coloratura,” Said the other teacher who appeared to be the same age, as the other, she wore a grey shirt, over a pair of yellow leggings, under an almost transparent skirt, She had a C-cup rack and an angelic voice.

“Now let’s all come up and show us your talents” Motioned Ms. Steps towards the stage.

For the next 30 minutes, there were all types of acts, from role-playing, to break dancing and other genres, to acting, which was when Rarity stole the show with her imitation of Elizabeth Bennet from Pride and Prejudice, that moved everyone. Then there was Soarin with his Drumming, Big Mac's Cover of “Life is a Highway” and Flash Sentry, singing one of his originals he named “Lover in the mirror”.

“Ok, then Spike, you’re next,” said Coloratura

Spike got up and went on stage and said “Hello, I am going to sing a song I wrote, It may be a little sad but, just bear with me, thank you” Spike said walking over to the piano, Before starting Spike dug out his laptop and searched for the saved backup rhythm he had made.

Spike finished singing, put his laptop away, and stood up to see everyone in the crowd giving him a standing ovation, some, where even wiping tears away.

“That was beautiful Spike, tell me what other instruments can you play?” Asked Coloratura walking up to him with a tissue in her hand whipping away some tears from her eyes.

“Just about any instrument out there; you see my dad loves music with a passion, so he taught me to play every single instrument in the world, he even taught me to write poetry and songs for all sorts of genders,” Spike said proudly.

“Is that so, well, I’ll give you a challenge: Come up with a song based on a horror movie on the spot, it can be any gender you wanted to be,” Coloratura said in a challenging tone

“Cool, can my friends help?” Spike asked

“Sure you have 10 minutes to come up with the song, In the meantime, those of you that are yet to pass come on up!” Finished coloratura.

“So what’s the plan,” Asked Flash, as he, Big mac, Soarin and Rarity came up to him.

“I already have the rhythm for a song, I just don’t have lyrics, It’s based on Scream the movie,” Said Spike

“Dude I love that movie” Said Soarin

“Yeah, here this is the score for the drums and guitars, but we still need a bass guitar,” Said Spike.

“I can help!” came a voice from behind them.

“Hi, in case you forgot my name is Ford Baumann, but you can call me Feather Bangs,” said a guy, who looked as if he was a professional model.

“I remember you, you were the guy who did the cover of “Sorry” by JB,” Flash said

“Thanks for the help here is the score for the bass,” Spike said giving him the score

10 MINS. LATER

“Ok Spike what do you have for us?” asked an inpatient Coloratura who could wait to see Spike back in action

“We did a song based on the popular horror movie, Scream, I hope you like it,” Spike said

“And this is our line up:
Shane Drake “me” - vocals
Rachel Faison - female vocals
Frank Simmons - Guitar
Maxwell Smith - Rhythm guitar
Ford Baumann - Bass
Sebastian Rivas - Drums”
Said Spike putting on a scream mask.

When the song ended, everyone stood up and cheered, making Spike and his friend take various bows.

“That was awesome,” Said Coloratura

“I hope you consider joining this class,” Said Hoofer Steps

“Now, everyone, you are hereby dismissed, have a lovely day” Said Coloratura

And with that everyone left the theater and headed to another class.

“Well time to head over to the field for PE,” Spike said

“Yeah let’s go,” said Soarin running towards the field with everyone but Rarity in tow.

OUTSIDE FIELD 3:00 PM

“Hey, Spike over here,” Waived Rainbow Dash.

“Well look at you, you seem to do a lot of working out, huh,” RD commented on Spike’s physic since he was wearing a pair of running shorts and a military patterned tank top.

“Thanks,” Spike said, unsure of how to answer back

“I was just talking to Chris and Charlie, and I hear you’re a good soccer player,” RD said wrongly pointing at Cheese and Caramel

“Uhm, I’m not Chris, My name is Charles Sadler, but just call me Cheese Sandwich,” Said cheese a bit annoyed.

“Ma’ Men here’s right ma’ dear, m’ name is Christopher Mason, Caramel, at yer lovely orders,” Said Caramel vowing down.

“Right, sorry guys… So Spike what you say? Your team VS. Mine?” RD challenged

“I don’t know RD, I just want to take it easy today,” Spike said, turning and walking away.

“What are SCARED? SCAREDY CAT?” RD taunted Spike, making him stop and turn to look at her.

“Oh, you’re on now, Skittles,” Spike said with fire in his eyes

“Wait, WHAT DID YOU JUST CALL ME? Don’t call me Skittles,” RD answered back

“Make me!” Spike challenge

“Oh, I will” RD challenged back

Even if you were not close to the action you could swear you could see lighting coming out their eyes. Unknown to them 2 figures stood watching the scene unfold.

“OK, QUITE DOWN, MAGGOTS” A manly voice shouted making everyone turn and look at the owner of said voice.

“I am Bruce Bennett, I’m 23 years old, I will be your coach, you can call me Bulk Biceps,” said a Young man so buff it gave both Spike and Big Mac a run for their money.

“My name is Dana Cooper, I’m 23 years old, I will be the fem fit, instructor, Though some of you might remember me from the streets since I am also a police officer, so you can call me Deputy Copper.

“Now, we were gonna make you run for the next hour, but seeing that there are 22 of you (11 boys and girls) and having a contest going on, you get to play a soccer match, but the loser has to do 100 Pushups, sit-ups and crunches before leaving today.” said coach Bulk

“ Get a vest and onto the field; Dragon kid’s team will be Green, And Fly girl’s team will be blue. MOVE IT” Screamed Coach Copper.

“Don’t cry when you lose dragon breath!” Yelled RD as she walked towards the field

“Right back at you Skittles,” Said Spike getting up and walking towards the field.

1 HOUR LATER

Although the match was close and fun, Rainbow Dash’s team still lost by 5 - 4, Spike scoring 4 and giving an assist to Flash Sentry, while making RD look like an amateur for the first half of the game.

“Good game,” Said Spike as he walked up to RD and helped her up.

“Wow, you’re actually not half bad… Thanks,” Rd said as Spike helped her up

Then Spike got close to her ear and whispered “Tell me how those exercises feel,” making RD blush madly before he walked away.

When she came back to her senses she thought “He surely is something else”, then turned and looked at Coaches Bulk and Copper looking at her and waiting for her to begin her exercises.

“Uh, Fuck” Was all she said before starting.

SPIKE’S HOUSE 10:00 PM

Spike just laid there on his bed, thinking about his first day and new friends.

“Today was fun, let’s see what other adventures are in store for me tomorrow,” Spike said before going to sleep.

But in his subconscious, Spike couldn’t help but wonder why his dreams were crowded with images of 2 girls in particular. Nonetheless, he liked this dream.