The Sun Students were now on the other side of the mirror, and in a whole new world.

Thing was that this whole situation was about to become a lot more than a simple locate and retrieve mention.

PRESENTING A "WHEN FRIENDSHIP SHIMMERS" SPECIAL EPISODE

TALES OF CANTERLOT HIGH: THE BEGINNING

"...I'm starting to understand why Celestia doesn't want many ponies using the mirror now..." Sunset said.

It had been a few hours for the both of them, but now the two Sun Students were on their hooves. Or, should that be feet.

As it had turned out, the mirror Celestia had connected to a world of humans, and upon using it, both Sunset Shimmer and Twilight Sparkle had both transformed to become the same species as the natives.

"I'm just surprised how easy this was to get used to." Twilight noted.

"Right...so, where should we start looking? We seem to be at some sort of school." Sunset said.

"Yeah. I have a feeling we should do something else here too. Like make some new friends." Twilight said.

"You sure we'll have time?" Sunset asked.

"Celestia did hand me a note. I read it a bit ago. We have three days before the portal will be out of commission for three months. When the moon sets on the third day, that's when our time limit expires. So I say, while we're looking, we make some new friends." Twilight said.

"Excuse me..." A very familiar voice said. "But did were you saying something about a portal?" It asked. The Sun Students looked and saw a woman who looked like a human version of Celestia.

"...It can't be..." Sunset said.

"I ask that you meet me in my office at once." The Celestia human said.

"...I see..." The Celestia Human said. "Well no need to sugar coat things. Ever since that mirror was destroyed some years ago, the connection was severed. It seems it's been restablished now." She added.

"So...you are a version of Celestia, just not exactly the same." Sunset said.

"Me and your Celestia used to keep in contact the moment I took over this school as it's Principal." The Human Celestia said.

"Even here in this world, you have some sort of authority." Twilight noted.

"So, you say your after a crown that was stolen from you. I had wondered where Sunburst got that mysterious crown that is now the prize at the Fall Formal this year." Principal Celestia said. "Our usual crown has gone missing, so Sunburst said he'd get us one. I had no idea it was stolen. However, I can't simply just hand it over." She added.

"Why not?" Sunset asked.

"Because it's the only crown we've got this year for the Fall Formal Ball, which is used to crown the King or Queen of the Ball which is decided on by popular vote. But I have a feeling Sunburst believes he has the win in the bag. So, how about killing two birds with one stone instead?" Principal Celestia said.

"What do you mean?" Twilight asked.

"I think I get it; you want Twilight to beat Sunburst at his own game." Sunset said. "Some things just don't change..." She added.

"That boy needs a reality check if you ask me. This is his first year here at Canterlot Highschool, and he believes he is unbeatable." Principle Celestia said.

"But you want us to make him realize that nothing is for certain, right?" Sunset asked.

"I'm asking you to do so because that boy needs a reality check in that not everything can be about him." Principle Celestia said.

"Wonder why he's gotten such a big head? He wasn't like that before." Sunset said.

"Parden me, you actually know Sunburst?" Principle Celestia asked Sunset.

"Yeah. He's my brother. My biological brother in fact. He had escaped to this world to what me seems like a long time. But he wasn't like what your describing when I last saw him. Something must have happened to him to make him this way." Sunset said.

"I see. Well now you have that extra motivation to give that brother of yours a reality check." Principle Celestia said. "I think I can pull some strings and have you both as students here at the school. I'll just say your...students from a different school staying over for a few days." Principle Celestia said.

"Again, some things don't change. Even a human version of Celestia ends up being just as much of a politician somehow." Sunset said.

"From what I understand, both of you treat each other as Sisters, despite having zero blood ties to one another." Principle Celestia said. "Well maybe that sort of bond is just what you'll need. There are five particular girls at the school I believe you should start making friends with, they are Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, and Rarity." She added.

"Huh..." Sunset said. "Well, we won't disappoint you. We'll do our best to make friends with those girls." She added.

"Will warn you, they might be a might difficult to let you into their little friend circle after Sunburst toyed with their hearts; each one of them." Principle Celestia said. "In fact, ever since then, those girls haven't made any additional friends." She added.

"I see. Well, we'll do our best." Twilight said.

It didn't take long for the two Sun Students to find the five girls, thing was, Principle Celestia was not kidding about the diffiuclt struggle ahead of them.

But after a few hours, Twilight decided to take a stand and really let herself come out; she gave quite the heartfelt speech that really moved the human counterparts of her five friends.

"Yer something else, ah've got to say sugercube." H Applejack Said.

"Your like super mega awesome." H Rainbow Dash said.

"And was really sweet." H Fluttershy said.

"I have to say, your insperational! I've got all kinds of ideas just from your speech alone!" H Rarity said.

"I could really throw a party over this." H Pinkie Pie said.

Some things never change indeed... Sunset thought to herself. Suddenly, the entire group heard clapping.

"Whose clapping?" Twilight asked. Soon a boy about Twilight's new human age showed up and was clapping.

"That was some speech you gave. I have to say, to witness such a thing, is an honor. Your one of a kind, that's for certain." The boy said.

"Well...why thank you." Twilight said.

"Whose this guy?" Sunset asked.

"That's Flash Sentry..." H Rainbow Dash said.

"It's a pleasure to make your aquantice, dear maiden from far away. To what name, do you go by?" Flash Sentry asked.

"My name's Twilight Sparkle." Twilight said.

"What a very precious name; I dare say it captivates all that is you." Flash Sentry said. "With a speech like that, I think you have a chance against that arrogant Sunburst." He added.

"Why thank you." Twilight said.

"In fact, consider me on your side." Flash Sentry said before holding Flash Sentry's hand. "Never before have I been made to wtiness such beauty, such bravery, and such grace. You, Twilight Sparkle, are one of a kind." He added. H Rainbow's jaw dropped.

"What's with lover boy here?" Sunset asked.

"Forgive me, I just got so caught up in this maiden's beauty. Allow me to fully introduce myself: I am Flash Sentry. They call me the big star of Canterlot High. And for good reason. If people know me, they know to treat me like a prince or pay the price for pissing me off." Flash Sentry said.

"I guess Sunburst isn't the only arrogant one here." Sunset said.

"You don't know who this is?!" H Rainbow Dash said. "Wait forgot, your new here." She added.

"Am I missing something?" Sunset asked.

"This is Flash Sentry..." H Rainbow Dash began. "...He's the head of the Canterlot Wondercolt Football team and a student who gets always seems to get the top marks. Not to mention, he's the son of the police chief. To many, he goes by the full name of Prince Flash Sentry because of everything he's achieved. He's earned every right to be the way he is." She added.

"You have to be those out of state transfers I've heard about. I know about everything because nothing gets by me." Flash Sentry said. "But you, Twilight Sparkle, are very special indeed. You may just be the one to knock that rookie Sunburst off his high horse. I believe in you. And you have my full support behind you." He added.

"But...aren't I also a rookie in that case?" Twilgiht asked.

"Your modest, you've got a good head on your shoulders, and you're always willing to do what's right if I'm not mistaken. Do I need to go on? Because I can go on." Flash Sentry said.

"For Flash Sentry to be giving out this sort of compliment; looks like Twilight here just caught Flash Sentry's eye." H Applejack said. "Ah honestly thought ah'd never see the day..." She added.

"Well, I do plan on entering the Fall Formal and winning the crown if that's what you're talking about. I kind of have to." Twilight said.

"That's the spirit. You've got the full support of the Canterlot Wondercolts behind you. And don't forget it. Later, Twilight Sparkle." Flash Sentry said.

"...What just happened?" Sunset asked.

"I think the Prince has found his Princess is what." H Rarity said.

Oh if only they knew... Sunset thought to herself.

Author's Note

In case it wasn't obvious, the "H" means "Human".