"I didn't realize this animal santurary was so close to the school." Luster Dawn said.

"Most don't Luster. Mostly because of the caretaker being very shy towards those she doesn't know very well." Lucky Star said.

"And how do YOU know that?" Luster asked. Before a yellow pegasus mare greeted them.

"Oh! Hi Lucky Star." The pegasus greeted Lucky Star.

"It's great to see you again, Miss Fluttershy." Lucky Star said.

"Wait you know her?" Luster Dawn asked.

"Is this Princess Twilight's class?" Fluttershy asked. "I was told you were going to be visiting today to learn about animal magic." She added.

"Yes it is Miss Fluttershy. And don't worry, I have confidence in you. Just do what comes natural." Lucky Star said.

"Quick question before that: How do you know Lucky Star?" Celestia asked Fluttershy.

"Lucky Star um...do you want to tell the story?" Fluttershy asked.

"Sure thing. I was walking by this area when I noticed there was a wounded animal nearby. I managed to get some special medical attention and return them. That's when I encountered Miss Fluttershy." Lucky Star said.

"I didn't think many other ponies cared for animals like I do. It was quite the surprise." Fluttershy said.

"Well I believe that animals can be just as vital to our society. After all, some ponies keep some animals as pets." Lucky Star said.

"Yes. It's what's known as a Mutualistic and Symbiotic Relationship; some animals just can't survive on their own in the wild. So it's great that Ponies adopt those species as pets." Fluttershy said.

"Bah! If those species can't survive in the wild, they deserve to die." Luster Dawn said.

"Luster Dawn, that's just mean." Celestia said.

"It's called survival of the fittest; in the animal kingdom, it's considered a dog-eat-dog world." Luster Dawn said.

"What was that?!" Fluttershy said, suddenly glaring at Luster Dawn intensely. "I'll have you know that some animals work with other animals in other Mutualistic and Symbiotic Relationships besides just us Ponies and the animals that can't survive in the wild! Often times, it's a predator type of animal and a pray type of animal working together in harmony like the three tribes of ponies do." Fluttershy said.

"That's right; and if I recall, a Predator Animal is one that often seeks out pray animals for food with Pray animals being mostly herbivories of some kind. But in some instances, there are predator animals that are bothered by something they suffer from in their day-to-day life but that something is something Pray Animals can eat for food. So, it becomes and easy relationship: So long as the pray animal helps the predator animal out with it's annoying trait, the predator animal will in turn protect the pray animal from other predators. Predator animals are also grouped into two sub catagories: Apex Predators and Normal Predators. An Apex Predator is essentially the top link in a food chain." Lucky Star said.

"That's right, and don't you forget it missy. I'll make sure Princess Twilight learns of this." Fluttershy said.

"Wait! Please don't! I'm sorry." Luster Dawn said.

"Don't you dare try and beg and plead with me missy. I don't take kindly to others making fun of animals in any way, shape, or, form!" Fluttershy said.

"Can't you just...I don't know...force me to help out at the santuary for a few days instead? I promise I'll be--" Luster tried saying.

"What did I say? Do not beg and plead with me!" Fluttershy said.

"Fluttershy may be shy, but if you get on her bad side, she will TEAR into you." Lucky Star said.

"And to make sure you learn your lesson, you will be getting duty here at the sanctuary on top of me telling Princess Twilight. Do I make myself clear?" Fluttershy asked.

"But Miss Fluttershy--" Luster Dawn said.

"DO. I. MAKE. MYSELF. CLEAR?!" Fluttershy yelled. Luster meeped.

"Yes ma'm..." Luster Dawn said, cowering in fear.

"I told you." Lucky Star said. "So much for miss perfect record." She added. Luster Dawn said nothing, but did glare a bit at Lucky Star for her comment.

"Now then, now that that little situation is settled...oh my..." Fluttershy noticed the time. "Seems it's time for lunch. Did anypony bring anything?" She asked.

"Err...I did...but..." Luster Dawn said. "On my way to school...this dog that one of my neighbors keep stole it from me...and I guess it upset me just...too much..." She added.

"Oh...oh I'm sorry. I'll be sure to have a nice chat with that dog later. But that still doesn't excuse what you said." Fluttershy said. Luster Dawn put on a questionable look.

"You can chat with a dog?" Luster Dawn asked.

"Yeah. For some reason, Fluttershy can actually understand animal tongue. Only pony I know who can do so." Lucky Star said. Luster Dawn's eyes went wide.

"That's...that's incredible..." Luster Dawn said. "I'd be willing to learn how to do that myself...if you'll teach me..." She said. "And...I am sorry for what I said..." She added.

"I don't know if I can teach you, but I will try. But no promises outside of that. Still, don't think your getting out of your punishment missy." Fluttershy stated.

"Wasn't even trying to that time!" Luster Dawn said.

"...Or preventing me from telling Princess Twilight." Fluttershy said.

"...Crap..." Luster Dawn said.

"Luster Dawn, please tell me this will be the last time I hear about you doing something bad." Princess Twilight said. "Of all the students here, you are in the front running to becoming my second personal student, but if this attitude of yours continues, I will dismiss you from the school entirely." She added.

"I just go so upset that that dog took my lunch from me is all. I can be better then this, I know I can." Luster Dawn said.

"For your sake, I hope you are telling the truth. As it stands now, your recent bad behavior is reason enough for me to consider putting you further down the list for my next personal student." Princess Twilight said.

"Please don't Princess...I promise I'll be good." Luster Dawn said.

"You better be. If you have another altercation like this again, I will have no choice but to lower your position on the list. With good behavior you might be able to squeeze in as my third personal student after that, but I do hope I don't have to do anything more drastic then lowering your position on the list of potential personal students." Princess Twilight said.

"I just have one question Princess Twilight...who got chosen as your first personal student?" Luster Dawn asked.

"If I tell you, do you promise not to react negatively." Princess Twilight said.

"If you don't tell me, I'll find out some other way. I can't promise anything then." Luster Dawn said. "But if the word comes from you, then I promise not to get upset." She said.

"Very well. It's Celestia." Twilight said.

"...I see..." Luster Dawn said and went to her room.

"Tch...who does that filly think she is? No matter..." Luster Dawn said. "It doesn't really matter in the end if I'm first or second. I'll still be the best. And once Princess Twilight recognizes that about me, she might even start me on the path to becoming the next Princess of Equestria. And little miss Celestia will be left in the dust." Luster Dawn said before she started to sing.

Song: I Will Fly

Created by Gatolover909; song by Luster Dawn; written out by TimeMan202

Ever since I was born, I've always felt I was different.
Smarter then all the rest, I've always been considered gifted.

Every test that I've took, I've aced without question.
Until that day, when I saw that egg, I couldn't get it cracked.

Yet all the same, I was accepted, because my power was beyond compare.
And now here comes a lowly filly, who they think they are better.

But I've got news for them, this Unicorn isn't down for the count yet...
And once I've got my wings, I will fly, and take care of personal matter.

Because that filly will understand, she is not the one...
Who will fly up in the sky, alongside all other royalty

Yet there I will be, flying high, while she stares up at the sky...
Ever wondering why she failed, when I am the one with flyingty.

I know I'll fly, that is fact, it's not a matter of when...
In fact dare I say, it's more a matter of will!

Because I will fly, that is a fact, and none will deny...
That I deserve and not her, for she will just a bill.

I will fly, that is a fact, not even I can deny...
And I will fly, and show my stuff, to show that there is no sky.

End Song

Luster Smiled as she laid down to rest, not even realizing she was spied on the entire time.

"Hmm..." A Male Voice said. It was Discord, disguised as Luster's nightlight.

"I see. Thank you for telling me this, Discord." Princess Twilight said.

"Think nothing of it. I did give you my word after all." Discord said.

"What do you make of that, big sis?" Shining Armor asked.

"It seems Luster Dawn doesn't understand what makes an Alicorn part of Royalty. Perhaps, I shall show her the mirror, and hope that that changes her mind. But if it doesn't..." Princess Twilight turned to the High Council. "...Are there any objections to me dropping Luster Dawn from the school?" She asked.

"I support this decision. Someone like that doesn't deserve to be here." Rainbow Dash said.

"Yeah. That kind of thinking is not something the people would support." Moondancer said.

"Do ya even have to ask me if I support yer decision Twi when Luster Dawn is talking like THAT?" Applejack asked.

"It's a formality, Applejack." Princess Twilight said.

"Twilight is right, Applejack. And I also have no objections." Starlight Glimmer said.

"Then it is decided: If Luster Dawn does not change her attitude after being shown the mirror, then she is to be expelled form this school without appeal." Princess Twilight sentanced.

...She had no idea that Luster Dawn would be nowhere to be found the next day.

Author's Note

So if you didn't know which role Luster Dawn would be filling in in this universe, this chapter should more or less tell you straight up what it is given the context clues. Though if your STILL not sure, the bonus chapter will spell it out for you basically.