Author's Note

Thats about as good of a chapter name as yall gonna get lol

Feeding My Curiosity

After getting my things for the most dreaded class of all...math. I at least can first head to the greatest class of all...lunch. I make my way there hoping this place will have something good today. I walk through the doors to the usual rambunctious sounds of a school cafeteria. As I walk by the tables to the line I hear a familiar hyper voice.

"Oo oo there he is! Heya Nova!" I look over to see Pinkie happily waving to me as I give her my own less enthusiastic wave.

I don't want to seem unfriendly but why does she act like she's on an all sugar diet? I stop at the table and notice that all the girls I've met this morning are here and seem to be good friends. Ok...weird. It's almost like someone planned this out. I shake my head of my thoughts. "H-hey there Pinkie, everyone. Its...been forever since we last met." I try making a joke to try and calm my nerves.

The girls give a few chuckles as Pinkie then exclaims. "I know right?! I mean, that was way back in first period for me, thats like...forever!" The girls then start laughing as I can't help but join as Pinkie maintains her joyful smile.

Once I'm done laughing. "Well it was nice meetin ya'll..." I decide to see if I can make a few pokes at a certain duo. "...especially you two. Applejack. Rainbow Dash." I give a slight emphasis to their names. The others seem a little confused as they look between me and the two girls I named. They on the other hand just gave sheepish smiles as they chuckle a bit feeling embarrassed.

Rarity gives a quizzical look as she turns to them. "What does he mean by that darlings?"

"well...ah suppose we may have...kinda forgot about the...second part of...introductions." Applejack chuckles a bit.

"It was AJ's fault. We would have gotten to that part if you didn't drag me away." Rainbow says defensively.

"Ah wouldn't of had ta if you weren't goin into one of your little speeches. The bell was about to ring!" Applejack shoots back.

"Well...blame the bell. It's not my fault they go so quick." Rainbow sounds exasperated as she grasps at straws.

"The bells are that way for a reason darling. It's not a free period." Rarity retorts being used to her friends antics. I, unfortunately, am not.

"I-I'm sorry...I didn't mean to get ya'll upset. I was just joking around with ya'll." I awkwardly say hoping to defuse the problem I caused.

Applejack quickly waves her hands in front of her. "Ah na...you ain't done nothing to upset us. Dash here just dosn't take embarrassment well."

"Hey!" Rainbow says indignantly. The others give her knowing looks as she sighs "Ok...Fair."

I still feel as though I've overstayed my welcome. I give an awkward chuckle. "Well...I'll see ya'll around." I then turn as I wave to go grab some food as I leave the girls in peace.

"Well howdy there. Ain't seen ya around fella. Ya new here?" The lunch lady says.

"Yes ma'am." I give her a short nod.

"Well in that case...have yer self an extra helpin." As she puts the extra food on my tray I can't help but feel...these "helpings" are kinda on the small side.

I give her a smile. "Thank you very much." I then move on to find a place to sit. As I look around I see lunch really is the best class. There is a convenient table with no one at it that seems to have been moved slightly away from the others in the back corner, jackpot. I take a seat at my new lunch table and begin to dig in, completely oblivious to the strange looks and murmurs around me.

After a few minutes I feel a shift in the atmosphere as everyone's mood seems to sour. As I look around I see a number of students with angry glares looking at the entrance. I turn to see the flame haired girl slowly walking in for lunch as she keeps her head down, not making eye contact with anyone. I keep an eye on her as she makes her way through the cafeteria walking by students who seem to say some things to her that I can't make out from here. She seems to be on auto pilot as she get her food. Even the lunch lady seems alerted, not so much angry but...watchful. I watch her as she gets closer and sets her tray down.............at my table.

My heart immediately slams into the back of my throat as I wonder why she would be sitting with me. She pulls the chair back to sit in it but then seems to notice she is not alone. She freezes. I give her an awkward smile and wave. "Um...hey there."

She seems to be fighting her own nerves. "I...I'm sorry. I didn't realize...you were sitting here. I'll...find somewhere else."

I try and reassure her. "No...it's fine. I don't mind if you want to sit here." I look around. "There...doesn't seem to really be any other open tables anyway." She looks around which looked like a mistake as she met the gaze of the other students. Her head quickly moves down as she takes her seat and begins to pick at her food.

It's so much easier when I'm the first one to a table but why this time does it have to be like this? She seems so...broken. I clear my throat. "Um...by the way...I'm...Silent Nova." I introduce myself. She just gives a small nod in acknowledgement. "And...you are?"

She barley looks up and makes eye contact with a slightly puzzled look. "Don't you know who I am?"

I shake my head "No...I just transferred here today."

She sighs looking at her tray and quietly responds. "Sunset Shimmer."

That's a nice name. I wish I knew what was goin on...but she doesn't seem like she is in the talking mood. "If...I mean...I don't know what you're going through Sunset but...If you need to talk about anything...I'm a good listener." I say trying to assure her if only a little.

It doesn't seem to help at all but she does manage a small "thanks." We then finish our lunch period in silence all the while other students continued to glare and whisper.

After lunch I said bye to Sunset who simply nodded. I noticed her down the hall get shoulder checked by...someone...I couldn't quite tell who exactly through the crowd but I felt my blood begin to boil. Seriously! What could she have done for people to act this way! I begin feeling a strong urge to find out. Maybe even find out what it feels like to deck someone. I make my way to the next class, math. I notice Applejack is there as well. "Hey Applejack."

She gives a smile. "Howdy, fancy meetin you here."

"Yeah...good seeing you too." My own smile slips as I get a little serious. "Applejack, I have a question."

Without missing a beet but with a slight concern on her face. "Shoot."

"Well...do you know whats goin on with that Sunset girl. It seems like the whole school just...hates her." I finish my question seeing Applejack tense up...much like the Principal.

"Um...that is kinda a long story but...short answer...she was the schools biggest bully a few years and...she was...caught recently." Applejack finished clearly not sure how to talk about this. "It...may be best if we meet with the girls after school...there's...obviously more to it than that."

"Like the giant hole in the ground?" I ask knowing the answer already.

If she was surprised I already knew that much she didn't show it. "Lemme get your number an I'll text ya where we can all meet." We exchange numbers as the teacher Cranky Doodle walks in and quickly gets everyone in line. I sit there going over things in my mind. After a few minutes my breathing nearly stops...I begin to sweat...and my chest begins to hurt as a sudden realization slams into me. I HAVE A GIRLS NUMBER!!!