The main six were outside of a school building; one that Celestia stood in awe of.

"So this is Ponyville Elementry. I have to admit, it does give off that rustic Ponyville charm." Celestia said.

"Yep. This is where Chiffon Swirls and I went to school when we were kids." Cookie Crumbles said. "Sadly, tomorrow will begin the last year of Miss Cheerilee's teacher career." She added.

"How many times do I need to tell you, Cookie Crumbles." A female voice said before a seemingly boarderline old looking dark pink earth pony showed up. "You can just call me Cheerilee now. You've long since graduated from my classes." The mare said.

"It's out of respect, Miss Cheerilee. After all, you were; and always will be; the best school teacher we've ever had." Chiffon Swirls said.

"It does my old heart some good that you girls think so highly of me." Cheerilee said.

"You've clearly earned it." Moondancer's voice could be heard before the unicorn arrived with what seemed to be a Pegasus mare.

"Moondancer, what are you doing here?" Celestia said.

"I've taken a bit of time off today as Marelee is the daughter of the sister of the flight School instructor." Moondancer said. "And the two of us; Marelee's mother and I that is; are old friends." She added.

"I just wanted to do something different from my auntie. Besides, I would prefer to want to teach a more diverse set of children over just Pegasi." Marelee said. On Marelee's neck was a gold medal.

"Oh...my...goodness!" Cookie Crumbles was in awe. "IS THAT A MEDAL FROM MANEHATTEN UNIVERSITY; THE MOST PRESTIGE SCHOOL IN EQUESTRA?!" She exclaimed.

"You bet. The gold is a high honors medal." Marelee said.

"...What's so special about Manehatten university?" Celestia asked.

"What's so special about Manehatten University? WHAT'S SO SPECIAL ABOUT MANEHATTEN UNIVERSITY?!" Cookie Crumbles shouted. "It's the most well-known university for teachers; anyone who graduates from that place is guaranteed to land any teaching career they want. And that goes especially double for anyone whose smart enough to graduate with high honors." The unicorn mare explained.

"If that's the case then...isn't Marelee essentially overqualified? You know, for being an elementary school teacher?" Luna asked.

Cookie Crumbles opened her mouth to counter before pausing. "...You know, now that you bring it up...yeah. I guess you would be correct on that front." The unicorn admitted.

"Don't care if she's overqualified or not." Spitfire said. "So long as she knows what she's in for." She added.

"Don't worry. I do." Marelee said with a smile.

"I really hope that I can trust my sister in your hooves starting next year, Marelee." Spitfire said.

"That's right, you have a sister who'll be entering into school starting tomorrow. Ah almost forgot about that." Buttercup said. "Especially since my fiance's sister will be in the same class." She added.

"As would be my cousin." Cookie Crumbles said.

"Ah yes, Apple Tiara and Silver Belle right? I'm sure I'll have my hands full with those two. I won't allow bullying in my classroom." Cherilee said.

"Bullying is the worst for kids." Marelee agreed.

"...I have a feeling your sister's going to be just fine, Spitfire." Celestia said.

"I know. I still can't help but worry though. She is my little sister after all." Spitfire said.

"Here's hoping she can gain some friends of her own though." Luna admitted.

"Yeah. Making friends at that young of an age is crucial." Celestia agreed. "Just take me and Lucky Star for example." She added.

"That is a great example Celestia. Seems you've learnt quite a bit." Moondancer said.

Dear Princess Twilight,

While I may not have anything new to report on friendship, today brought up a conversation that reminded me of my school friend Lucky Star and how the two of us became friends because we went to the same school and because we clicked with each other. Cookie Crumbles and Chiffon Swirls are the same, going to Ponyville Elementry as kids and becoming friends that way. Same deal with Luna and Spitfire.

It's a reminder that the sooner in your life you make friends, the better off you'll be. And maybe that's the lesson I have learnt about friendship: That friendship can be started as early as one's own childhood and with just about anypony you happen to meet as stated by the examples I've given. I can't wait to see just who Spitfire's sister clicks with when she starts school tomorrow. And maybe, just maybe, I'll drop an extra lesson after a few days.

Your faithful student, Celestia

Princess Twilight looked over the letter as she watched Lucky Star tutor a stallion unicorn in magic and then smiled before being joined by Princess Sunset.

"She's doing good as a tutor, isn't she?" Sunset asked.

"But of course." Twilight said.

Author's Note

Full Referance for Marelee Here: Merilee_Full_Reference.png (402×401) (discordapp.com)