Analysis Anarchy: The Red Spy Season 2

~Echo Nymph's POV~

It was a quiet day in Coal Town. I was in the shack, with Eliyora and Thespio, talking about switching classes for a day, while I was salvaging robot parts for Dr. Wolf's Re-spawn Generator.

"So... Let me get this straight. You two want to switch classes for a day, to see which is the best class?" I asked, as pulled a carburetor from a Robot Scout's head. Thespio and Eliyora nodded in agreement. "And I need to switch, why?" I asked.

"You're the Red Spy, Nymph." Thespio pointed out, "In order to switch, you have to be the Red Pyro for a day."

"Or the Blu Spy." Eliyora pointed out, "Nymph has had a lot of interactions with the Blu Team, as of late."

I rubbed my chin, "True." Then I wondered, "And how did this argument start, anyway?" I pointed out, "You two barely argue or fight."

The Blu Spy and Red Pyro looked at each other and Eliyora answered, "It sort of involved Silver Quill becoming Mongolian barbecue. He came up with the idea."

I suppressed a giggle, "That Hippogriff is a glutton for punishment, isn't he?" Then I smiled, "I guess it couldn't hurt to switch colors, or be the Pyro for a day. Besides, blue might suit me better."

With that, Eliyora, Thespio and I switched uniforms. I decided to be the Red Pyro for the day, see how it feels to burn things. Lucky there was always a spare uniform for each team and class. To my surprise, there was something special about the Pyro uniform I picked.

It was the Blu Lady Pyro's uniform.

(The Hooded Pyro.)

In the grenade belt was a note. I opened the note. It read,

'To Echo Nymph,

Don't take this the wrong way, but if you ever want to switch to the Blu team, the Pyro class is always open for you.

An Admirer.'

I was curious who this admirer is, but the clues were evident. The uniform was blue before I touched it to turn red. So it must be somepony from the Blu team.

We got dressed into our new, temporary uniforms and met up in the shack. Already, there was problems.

"Okay. This mask automatically stinks." Eliyora complained about the mask, "Why should I have to cover my beauty?"

"Speak for yourself, woman!" Thespio spat, "How do you breath in this airtight suit?"

I smiled, "I dunno. I think it's comfy."

Eliyora looked at me and gasped, "Where did you get those?"

"Somepony gave them to me. I have the note." I answered. I gave Eli the note and she looked it over.

"Nymph has a boyfriend! Nymph has a boyfriend!" Thespio teased in a sing-song tone.

I closed my eyes and sighed, "Strike one, Thespio." Then looked at him, "At least Eli is not making you put on the mask."

Eli nodded, "Okay, so we're agreed. One day in each other's classes." She smirked at Thespio, "You'll see how hard it is to be a Pyro."

Thespio smirked back, "And you'll see that being a Spy is more complicated than you think. Good luck, Flash Fire."

"Have fun, Captain Flamboyant." Eliyora shot back.

Thespio grabbed his flamethrower, "Hey! Don't be tempting me now!" But, Eliyora was gone, "Oh, right. Cloaking."

I suppressed a giggle, then went out on the Battlefield to practice with my temporary class. So far, it's been easy for me, because I've watched Eliyora and learned from her example as the Pyro. However Eliyora and Thespio were having trouble adjusting. Eliyora is anything but subtle and patient. And Thespio keeps forgetting that being Pyro also means being careful with fire.

Once the day was done, it was time to return to the shack. Thespio was out of breath and was badly burnt up. While Eliyora's uniform was torn up and she had cuts and scrapes all over her body.

Thespio and Eliyora glared at each other and shouted, "YOUR CLASS SUCKS!!!"

Their eyes widened, and there was a moment of silence. Then Thespio and Eliyora started laughing. I smiled.

"Aw man! What were we thinking?" Thespio asked, between laughs.

Eliyora nodded, "Seriously! We're both tailor-made for our classes."

Thespio calmed and smiled, "Yeah. I think we were both idiots today." Then offered his hand to Eliyora, "What do you say? Truce?"

Eliyora smiled and shook his hand, "Truce." Then she told me, "Now, I want out of this blinking mask. I can't do subtlety for anything. LET ME BURN!"

I nodded, "Alright, Eli."

Then Eliyora asked me, "Hey, I just noticed something. How come you're not as bad as Thespio? I expected you to be more burned than him."

"I followed your example." I answered. Thespio and Eliyora looked at me with wide eyes. I raised my brow, "What?" Then clarity hit, "Oh, Luna. You guys didn't bother to try asking how to work the other class?" I furrowed my brows in disappointment, "You two really have been a couple of 馬鹿 (Baka/Idiots/Fools) today."

Thespio rubbed the back of his neck, "Yeah. I guess so." Then something came to him, "Speaking of which..." He looked at Eliyora, "Why don't you ever wear the Pyro mask anyway?"

Eliyora's face turned shameful and scared, "I've seen things, my friend... I have seen the other side of that mask... It is true horror..."

Thespio and my eyes widened. I've seen the video of 'Meet the Pyro'. The way the Pyro sees through that mask... How can a man stay sane and yet cause so much destruction? Thank goodness the mask is optional here.