I was at school during lunchtime, picking my lunch from the food choices, when I suddenly felt someone pushing me from behind. I still had my tray down on the food desk, so that was safe, but I ended up losing my balance. I was able to catch myself with my hands but not by much since it only saved me from faceplanting into the cold, hard floor.
Shortly after, I got myself off the ground and looked to see who would be the genius to try to pull something like this on me. I'd totally push them 100 times harder than they did! I'd show them not to mess with-
...That was what I thought before I looked and saw who it was...
It was James, the most popular guy in school and, I hate having to say this, the best athlete I've ever seen play. He would normally be somewhere around my level but since I'm a girl, I'm limited to some sports that he easily succeeds in.
I'm cool with the guys in my teams except for this guy. Once he stepped into his first try-out, I knew he would be a complete dick to me for the rest of the time I spend with him.
The reason? He's the most stuck up, arrogant, and sexist guy I've ever met, and probably will ever meet. He kept doubting my position as team captain and even mentioned taking the place himself just because he was a guy and thought he could do better. Even after I beat him many times he wouldn't shut up about it.
So, when I saw him here, I wasn't exactly the most excited. I wouldn't be anyways, after what he did, but it was still a bummer it was him. Now I can't even kick his ass. His popularity would make the whole school hate me for days after.
I stood straight and tried to ignore him and walk away. It was the safest option to take.
I was doing that when I heard the laughing of the boys die down and heard the conversation between him and the lunch lady.
"Apples or bananas for today, boys?" She asked but was either not heard or just straight up ignored by them.
I decided to turn around and make them listen. They could be a dick to me all they want, I could take it. But no way they were going to be rude to the lunch lady for no reason while she was just trying to do her job.
"So, what is it!? Apples or bananas, boys." I made sure to put a slight mock in to entertain myself.
...Then something unexpected happened...
James turned around, looked at me for a few seconds with a glassy look in his eyes before showing me a smile. Then the most unexpected words came out of his mouth.
"I'm so sorry for pushing you earlier! It was so rude of me to mess up a beauty like you. Can you please forgive me?"
As the words left his mouth, I just stood there dumbfounded. I was so confused. But before I could even respond, he walked over to me and started dusting the dirt off me. He even had the nerves to touch my hair without even bothering to ask.
"D-Don't touch me!" I slapped his hand away, resisting his "help". I didn't need it, especially not from him. "I'm out..." I said to myself before attempting to get out of the situation I got in.
I said attempt because I didn't even turn around yet and he already had his hands on me, keeping me from going further. "You shouldn't, beautiful. I'm sorry if I did something wrong to upset you. Would you forgive me?"
I got his touch off me again before quickly replying, already getting my tray and turning the other way. "Sure, whatever... Now let me go already!" I said before heading out for real.
As I walked to our friend's table, I could spot their confused faces from a mile away. They'd probably seen the whole thing and were definitely going to ask questions about it.
I got to the table and sat down, putting down the tray, and already heard the first question from Sunset Shimmer.
"What just happened out there?" She asked, with me only being able to respond with a shrug. I didn't know how to respond. Their guess was as good as mine as I was just as confused as them.
"I dunno. Your guess is as good as mine..." I eventually responded.
It didn't answer anyone's questions but what could? If I didn't have an answer, no one could've. And I had nothing.
I expected more questions to come but instead, I heard someone run towards our table in quite a hurry. "Wait up for me!" Before I knew it, I saw James coming to sit next to me. "I want to sit with you, beautiful. I simply can't take my eyes off you."
"Wha..." Was all I could get out before he began to lean into me, putting his head on my shoulder. I was so confused I couldn't even get myself to say anything. I tried to move away from him but he'd hold on to my clothes to keep me close to him. I shot a desperate look at my friends who looked just as confused.
I saw Apple Jack pick up on my sign and stand up to attempt to pull him off me, yelling as she tried to. "Ya ain't sittin' here. Now get off mah friend before ah make ya."
"No! You beat it, cow-girl! She's mine, got it!?" He soon shot back at her.
I immediately saw her face turn more confused before she got to plan B. Which was pulling him off and shoving him away. She finished by taking a seat next to me to prevent him from doing it again. "Now leave won't ya."
I looked away, ignoring his obvious frustration with what happened. "I'll be back! Don't you worry, beautiful!" He yelled to our table before running off to his. It was loud enough for the whole cafeteria to hear but I didn't care. I was just happy to have him leave me alone.
I let out a relieved sigh and looked over at my friend. "Thanks, AJ. You really saved my life there."
"No problem, Dash. Ah'm not lettin' him do that to ya like that." She smiled before continuing. "With that said, ya got any idea why he just did all of that."
I just shrugged again. "I already said, I have no idea. It just sorta happened and I don't know why." I let out an annoyed sigh. "It's probably just another one of his dumb pranks."
"I guess.." Sunset shrugged.
"I- I mean... It's better than him being mean to you, right?" Fluttershy quietly mentioned. "M-Maybe..?"
I gave her a small stare before responding. "No way. I'm fine with him pushing me around a few times, I can take it. but I can't stand him being that close to me! Didn't you see him!? He was almost on my lap!"
I saw her sink away in her seat showing a small nod. Not long after that, we heard the school bell ringing and the other students there starting to leave.
"I'll be out. I'll catch up with you guys later." I said goodbye to my friends before heading out the door and into the hall.
I was just walking, minding my own business, when I suddenly heard something behind me. "Woah there Beautiful~! Wait up for me!" Recognized the voice and turned only to see James catch up to me. I saw he was quite a bit away so I decided to try to make a run for it to escape the guy.
As I was running to my class, I could hear his steps getting faster, letting me know that he was running after me now too. I was starting to panic a little now. I was fast but he beat me at tracks multiple times. If I was going to outdo him and get to my class safely, I'd have to think fast at every turn.
While I was running, I remembered I had to take the stairs up to the next floor. I looked behind me for a quick second before noticing him getting closer and closer. I thought the steps of the stairs would maybe slow him down but as I made my way up I noticed it did nothing to help me escape.
I felt a panic emerge in me again when I saw the door to the next floor. It was a pull door which meant I'd have to stop to open it up. I just managed to pull it open and was going to get away when he grabbed my arm, keeping me in place.
"M-Man. You're fast. But I finally caught you, Babe~" He said as he caught his breath. I tried to turn the other way but he secured me thereby putting his arm around me. His grip was too strong for me to break.
"D-Don't call me that! I told you to leave me be!" I struggled once more to no avail.
He just smiled at my attempt to break free. "You're so funny, Babe. I'll never leave you somewhere all alone. That would be irresponsible of me and very neglectful of my new girlfriend."
I got a look of pure confusion before responding. "What- No, I'm not your girlfriend, creep!"
"Aww, Babe..." He looked over at me with huge puppy eyes. "That really hurt my feelings..."
I was really starting to get annoyed by his nicknames. "Can you stop calling me that-" I got interrupted by the school bell ringing across the halls. I looked down at my watch and saw I was already several minutes late to my class. "You have to let me go! I'll miss a very important class if you don't." I thought making it sound more urgent would make him let go.
"Oh, I'm so sorry for making you late, Babe. But no worries. I come with you and get you out of trouble!" He announced proudly as he got his arm from me and grabbed my hand instead, starting to walk through the halls with me. "Which room is it. If it's Miss. Flemmings class I'll have the best excuse that will save you for sure!"
I could only show a dumbfounded look before responding. "It is... What are you planning to do exactly..?" I didn't want to be left with any awkward surprises so I wanted to know for sure what he would pull.
"Simple," He started. "I'll just say we bumped into each other while you were on your way and you don't deserve any punishment for my stupid mistakes. And bam! No trouble for my dear Dashie~!" He sang a little too loudly for my preference.
"Sure, whatever. You just do that then.." I still didn't know what was wrong with him to act like this towards me but if his new behavior was going to get me out of trouble, it was worth it to stick around for a little longer.
We soon got to the classroom and I was going to knock on the door when he stopped me. "Let me do it for you, Babe." He said before knocking for me just a second later. We then waited patiently for the door to open.
When it did, I saw the teacher look at me unimpressed. "Rainbow Dash, you're impressively late. Care to explain?"
"Well, I-" Before I could continue, James cut in.
"It's all my fault, Miss. Flemmings. I bumped into her and made her late. Rainbows did nothing wrong and doesn't deserve any punishments for my mistakes." He said before giving me a more than obvious wink.
I could die right then and there. The teacher didn't look convinced and I was embarrassing myself in front of the whole class. "I shouldn't have bothered with those bananas..." I said quietly under my breath, looking the other way.
In a complete turn of events, the teacher's unconvinced look suddenly turned into a smile as she stepped back to let me into the classroom. "I completely understand. Please come in Rainbow Dash. The whole class is already waiting for you!"
It was very surprising but I did my best to hide my confusion to maybe avoid any further suspicion from her. I quickly got to my seat and tried to ignore most of the confused faces thrown my way.
Miss. Flemmings was known as one of the strictest teachers at school. For me to be let in without further comment obviously made everyone confused.
Just before the teacher closed the door I heard James yell, "Whooo! You go girl!" Before the door got shut in his face and I heard him run off, probably to his own class.
The rest of the class was pretty normal. Aside from some the strange looks from others here and there, everything was like it would otherwise be.
Soon, the bell rang again and as I left the classroom, I immediately saw James back in my sight. "You're back, Babe!" he said as she embraced me tightly, before letting go and showing me a wide smile. "I waited for you outside. What class do you have next? Can I walk with you? I've missed you soooo much!"
He bombarded me once more with affection before I responded. "Uhm, sure, why not. It's chemistry."
"Oh, class 3.5, right? Mine is really near there!" He yelled excited as we walked across the halls. He eventually settled on a calm, happy smile. "I'm so happy to spend this much time with my favorite girl."
I know I shouldn't, but I felt myself smiling at his statement. I was still confused about what happened, of course, but I wasn't minding his company that much. He was pretty calm right now and seemed to have no ill intent towards me.
We turned a corner when I saw his friend group blocking our way. They were blocking the stairs with their bodies, which we needed to get to the next floor.
"What gives!?" I asked annoyed as I tried to get through, only to be pushed back, with James catching me before I could fall backward.
"You're not getting through us, Crash." One of them said. "Not until you two tell us what you're both pulling."
I just responded confused. "What? What do you-"
"Don't lie to me!" He yelled back at me, pretty loudly. "You probably did something with your "Equestrian magic" or whatever that witchcraft is you're pulling. Admit it Crash!" He stepped towards me with them all looking like they would beat me up right there.
I was going to say something when James stepped in front of me looking furious with the other guys. "How DARE you talk to my girlfriend like that!? You guys will clear the way and let us through right now or I'll make you all move!!" He threatened his friends who now had a dumbfounded look on their faces.
"What the heck are you talking about, dude. She's your girlfriend now?? Since when??" The guy asked again.
"She is!" James said proudly. "Now get out of the way so she can pass."
All of the boys were silent and looked more than confused about what was being said to them. The silence was eventually interrupted by a thud sound. I turned around to see where the sound came from and saw someone had tripped in the hall.
Being near, I walked towards them and helped them up. "You okay? What happened?"
"I think I slipped on something.." The girl responded, rubbing her head.
I looked to where she fell and saw banana peel on the ground. James also caught up with me, along with his friends.
"What happened here?" He asked me before I pointed at the banana peel on the ground.
"They slipped on the banana peel." Right as I said it, everyone's faces lit up and showed a big smile. It was similar to what happened at the cafeteria with James earlier today...
"Omg, you're so right! You're the best Rainbow Dash!" The girl said as she hugged me tightly.
James's friends also changed as they all grouped around me. "Let's get her to where she needs to be, guys!" One of them yelled before they picked me up and brought me to my next class.
The rest of the people that were in the hall also followed closely behind, cheering my name with giant smiles on their faces.
This was getting very weird now. But some part of me kind of liked it.. No, I don't. I shouldn't. Something weird is going on and I have to get to the bottom of it. There has to be something that makes them act this way towards me, right?
I didn't have the time to think about that, tho, as I was quickly at my location. "Let go of the queen!" One of the boys yelled before they put me back on my feet.
"Queen?" The word rang in my head multiple times, as I was trying to wrap my mind about it.
Their faces all lit up again as they started cheering again. "Yes, you're our queen Rainbow Dash! Queen Rainbow Dash! Queen Rainbow Dash!" They began saying it over and over again.
I felt my face turning red at the sight of tens of people cheering my name in this kind of way. It felt kind of good.. Wait, no it doesn't! This is weird and it needs to be fixed!
I still couldn't help cracking a smile as I turned to enter my classroom. Everyone wished me, their "queen", goodbye before heading off too. Most of the people in the classroom looked confused at me but I didn't care.
I could only think about what happened for everyone to start acting like this. There had to be something that started all of this? Whatever it is, I need to know! I need to put a stop to this!
But until then, it couldn't hurt to enjoy some of the attention, right?
Author's Note
...And that concludes for now! But if you liked it, stay tuned for more chapters!
After another boring lecture and new assignments, I was finally able to leave the classroom and head over to today's second lunch break. We have one every two hours, two short ones and a longer one. This one happened to be the longer one so I had some time to chill before the next class would start.
The second I left the classroom, I already heard cheering from multiple students outside. I don't know how they managed to get here this early but they were here and they had already picked me up to go to the cafeteria.
They were all still cheering my name like before, but now they were louder and with extra emphasis on the word "queen". This, of course, sparked some attention our way from the other students we passed.
But I didn't care. I couldn't even hear their whispers to each other with all of the loud cheers around me. I felt amazing having them treat me like this. Like I was more important to them than anyone else. Every time they said my name I felt something burning inside me. It made me smile. This was amazing!
If only I could find out how it happened...
What would I do with that information tho? It felt too good for it to stop, but I couldn't let this continue forever, right? Maybe I could even get more... More adoration... More people chanting my name...
No, I can't. That would be wrong...
But why did it feel so good..?
My thoughts were interrupted by another yell from someone in front of the crowd. "Make way for the queen!" Soon after, the rest said it as well as they pushed the cafeteria door wide open for all of us to enter.
All eyes immediately were in our direction. I mean, obviously. Who wouldn't stare at something like that?
They put me down and I saw James quickly running off to the food trays along with his friends. They quickly pushed everyone out of the way and grabbed every tray they could find. They then ran back to me and got on their knees to show them to me.
"What would you like for lunch today, my queen?" James said as she smiled up at me.
"Hmm..." There wasn't much option. There never is. But that was fine since I wasn't that hungry. I decided to just go for something small but tasty. "I'll take a banana." I let out a small chuckle. "Thanks for the service boys."
James proudly handed me the banana and returned to put the trays down along with the other boys. At the same time, I saw others in the cafeteria look up with smiles as they gathered around me as well.
This has to be the third time this had happened by now. And I think I finally found a connection.
In every one of these situations, the word banana was said. From the first to the last. And it was always after I said it that the insane treatment started. I think I finally got it! The word banana is giving me some weird power to control everyone and forcing them to adore me!
So that's it huh? What now? Now I know the cause but I can't possibly stop this. Would I even want that? I mean, it wasn't right but I was kind of enjoying all of this. The thought of it stopping felt wrong to me. I didn't want it to stop. It wasn't going to stop.
I'll make sure no one else knows my secret word. I don't want anyone to use it against me. I will prevent anything from ever getting in the way of my new status. No one ever.
As I was being showered with more and more praise from my new subjects, I noticed there was still a table that wasn't affected by my banana spell.
I turned to look only to see they were none other than my friends. Maybe they didn't hear it? What if their Equestrian magic made them immune like when the Sirens happened? I figured I'd just have to find out.
"Get me to that table over there!" I said as I pointed at their table. I was immediately picked up and quickly brought to my destination. And they were so happy to do it too. Those happy, empty, obedient little faces made me feel so powerful.
Once we got to the table, they put me down and saw the extremely confused looks on their faces.
"Rainbow Dash!? What is all of this!?" Sunset asked first.
I couldn't help but crack a smile. "Can't you see? Everyone loves me! Right guys?" I looked back and heard a countless amount of cheers and adoration coming from the crowd.
"We can see that.." Rarity quietly mentioned. I barely even heard.
I saw Apple Jack look at me, slightly concerned. "What's gotten into ya? Why are they all actin' like this toward ya?"
"W-What do you mean? Nothing's gotten into me!" I didn't want to tell them my special word. But that made me think of how I still had to say it to get them obedient as well. But that also meant if it failed, they'd know...
I decided I just had to try something. "But anyway, what have you guys thought of getting for lunch? I got a banana.."
My word didn't seem to do anything tho... "You're avoiding our question, Dash! Tell us what's going on!" Sunset spoke again, not changed the slightest.
I panicked a little bit now. I didn't know what to do. I was lucky if they didn't catch on to anything but I couldn't leave them unaffected like this. They could ruin all of this for me.
"I..." I looked away for a second, but after failing to get a good answer for them, I decided to bail. "I'm out!" I first ran off myself before I was picked up again by the crowd. "Get me outside! And keep an eye out for them. I don't want them coming anywhere near me, got it?"
"YES, QUEEN!" They all said in unison before bringing me to where I wanted to be. I needed some time to think. Think about my plan and how to move forward. I needed to find a way to get them under my control too. If not, I needed something to get rid of them. Something that will keep them away for as long as it can last.
They put me down at one of the trees outside where I got out my notebook and started writing ideas down. I mean, how hard could it be? I have the combined power of the school and what do they have? A bunch of elements that are useless without me.
That's when I remembered something and thought of the perfect plan!
I still had some time during the lunch break so I took that time to head over to the teacher's room. They would always be there if there weren't any lessons and I could really use power like that.
With them, or even the director, I can make the school into anything I want! And I'd only have to use one word!
"Stay here until I'm finished with them. Don't let anyone interrupt me." I said to my followers before I knocked on the door, shortly before letting myself in.
I stepped in and immediately saw miss. Flemming look up. "Rainbow Dash! Welcome! It's so amazing to see you again! How's your day?" Her smile was just as empty as the others outside.
But the other teachers were all still normal. "Is there an issue, Rainbow Dash?" One of them asked me.
I just showed a grin before making my mark. "Banana." And again, like magic, all their faces turned into blank, empty, obedient smiles. They were mine now, ready to follow my commands and agree with whatever I tell them.
I smiled. "I need you all to tell me something. It's important."
"Yes! What is it that you need, our queen?" They all said in unison. almost sounding scary.
"Where are principle Celestia and principle Luna. I need to speak to them about something."
One of the teachers spoke up. "They are up in the office! We will bring you there right now!" They all collectively nodded before walking out with me. I walked in front, of course, with them telling me directions.
It was all up at the school rooftop. No student would normally be allowed to roam here without a good reason or permission from teachers. But I didn't need permission. If anything, they needed my permission to do anything.
And soon enough, they won't be able to complain about it. They won't want to. All they would want will be to obey me. And that's how I like it.
I'll be the queen of the school! Just imagine! My rules! My face everywhere! And everyone adoring it!
Aside from them but I can deal with them when they come.
After my followers got me up the mountain of stairs, I arrived at the rooftop. I looked back to see the ones who helped me up looking exhausted, but still with that obedient little smile. I gave them quick pats on the head before I turned to the door.
"Nice job, boys." I felt at the doorknob I realized it was locked closed. "It's locked!" I yelled upset trying to open it once more, to no further avail. I turned around to my subjects. "Can you guys get this door open for me?"
The first exhausted crowd immediately stood up started slamming their bodies into the door. They were such helpful little things, I couldn't help but show a smile.
They eventually knocked the door down and took some time to thank them for their service. "Thanks, guys. Now, leave the rest to me." I received a sea of smiles before I walked into the room.
When I did, I saw the two of them looking completely taken off guard.
"What is all of this!? Why did you knock our door down!?" Luna asked confused.
Celestia looked angrier with me than anything else. "You better explain this behavior!"
"Will do Principal Celestia and Principal Luna. I just needed to tell you both something. It's urgent." I felt myself starting to smile but tried to stay in character for it to work.
Luna just slowly nodded. "Please make this worth the mess..."
"Trust me, it is." A grin appeared on my face and I was about to say my special word when I heard yelling from outside the door. I turned to see James running in with a scared look on his face. "What the!?"
"My queen, intruders! They-They- Ah!" He quickly hid behind me before he could finish.
"What's going on-" I looked to the door and saw my friends standing there, all with different expressions. None of them happy. I looked to see where everyone else was to see that they were pushed out of the way. "My precious subjects!"
Sunset spoke up now. "Dash, you're acting insane! What's going with you!?"
I knew I wouldn't get out of it with just them so I quickly turned to the two principals and said it. "Banana! Get them out and away from this school and don't let them return! I'm the queen here now and you have to do as I say!"
Their expressions quickly turned into obedient smiles as they immediately began following my orders. "Yes, queen Rainbow Dash!" They said before I send in the others as well.
"All of you! Get them out of here!" They nodded and started pushing them out of the doorway. Once they were out of sight, I went over and stood at the window to watch them being thrown out of the school and the doors lock on them. I also saw the windows and other ways to get in getting completely closed off.
There was no way they could get back in now. And I felt myself smiling at that. I know they were my friends but I didn't want them to ruin this for me. I was going to create my own kingdom with me as queen and no one would ever stop me!
As I heard steps coming back upstairs, I made my way to the principal desk and sat down. It felt powerful but the chair wasn't as comfortable as I'd like it.
I saw my subject were back and spoke. "Get me something comfortable to sit on." An idea then slipped into my head. "No, that's not near good enough for me! Get me a throne! The best throne you can find for your queen!"
"YES, QUEEN!!" They yelled before they ran down again. They later came back up with a heavily decorated chair, probably from the drama classroom. I got off my seat and let them switch it before I sat down again.
I showed them a satisfied smile. "Perfect. Great job my subjects."
"Everything for you, our queen!" They all said at the same time before bowing down to me, getting as low on their knees as they could.
I only felt more powerful as my smile grew bigger. "Yes, my subjects! Bow down! Bow down to your new queen!" Every praise I heard only fueled the overwhelming feeling of absolute awesomeness!
When the cheering died down, I heard the last school bell ringing. "Huh? I didn't even notice it was this late already." I simply shrugged and looked at tomorrow's schedule. "Nah, too early. We're changing it to at least an hour later." I looked over at my subjects. "Got that?"
"Yes, our queen!"
"Excellent." I smiled proudly before leaving my seat. "See you all back tomorrow. Just act like nothing happened today but remember when you're supposed to be here. When you're in school, you can all serve me again."
"Yes, our queen!" They said one last time before heading to leave school. As they neared the door, their blank faces turned more like normal until they were back to their usual selves.
"See you all back soon. We'll have a busy day tomorrow." As I walked across the halls to leave too, I imagined what I could do with all of this. I can do anything I wanted with this building.
I'd leave that for tomorrow. I was pretty tired from the day and wouldn't want to worry anyone at home by staying away for too long. All I wanted to have happened could be done tomorrow. Now, it was time to sit back and relax.
While I was at home, I also noticed the many missed calls from my friends. Some from our group chat, and others from them individually. I decided to delete the missed calls and leave it be but shortly after it went off again.
I picked up the phone and after seeing it was another group call, I swiped red. I didn't need them right now. I had everything I needed. All I could want, I got today. I didn't see a reason to pick up.
But still, I got another call. I was starting to get slightly annoyed now. They were interrupting my day.
So, like I did before, I swiped red.
I soon got another one. I was done now. I thought it was clear I didn't want to be called. So, after I swiped red again, I decided to leave the group in an attempt to avoid any other calls.
It was then that I started getting calls from most of them through the contacts. I swiped them away and got ready to delete their numbers as a last attempt of escape when a call from Sunset interrupted me.
I was really frustrated now, so instead of hanging up and letting it continue, I decided to pick up and hope they'll get it through their heads that I didn't want any phone calls from them.
"Can you all stop calling me already!? It's getting really annoying!!" I said right after I picked it up.
I heard silence for a bit before Sunset spoke up. "W-We're not trying to get you mad, Dash. We just thought we'd check up on you after what happened today. There's definitely something going on with you and we can't let that-"
"There's nothing wrong with me!" How could they even think that!? It's not like I changed in any big way. I've just gotten lucky today that I got this new awesome power! "You're all probably just jeallous that I'm better now than you'll ever be!"
"That's not what I- Dash, there's definitely something wrong. You're not anything like yourself and you have been talking like some sort of phyco maniac all day. You need help-"
"Don't speak to me that way!!" THE NERVE OF THAT B****!! WHO DOES SHE THINK SHE IS!? "I've become the queen of this school and I'm not letting anyone take that away!! Either you serve and obey me or you get the boot!! You're all not welcome in my kingdom!! EVER!!!" I hung up and immediately blocked and deleted all their numbers from phone.
I didn't need them. I didn't want them. They were going to ruin everything I created. And if they showed up, I'll let my subject take care of them. I'm the queen now. And they are not part of the kingdom.
And that's how the queen likes it.
