Song and Silence

"Wait…did you say you live in the School of Friendship?" Silent asked, faking interest. Raindrop grinned.

"Yeah! I've even made a few friends! Would you like me to tell you about the professors?" Raindrop said. Song gave a devilish smile.

"Oh, please. Tell us everything" Song said.

"Well first, there's professor Fluttershy. She teaches kindness! She's very kind, even though I can't hear her sometimes. Then there's professor Rarity, she teaches generosity. She lets us make dresses! I like it, even though I'm not very good at it. Anyways, then there's professor Applejack, she does honesty. I also like her a lot, even though I'm not a huge fan of apples" Raindrop took a second to breathe, before continuing. "Then there's professor Dash, she teaches loyalty! She's part of the Wonderbolts, and I want to be one someday! Then there's professor Sparkle, she teaches magic. I like her lectures, but I can't really do magic. Pegasus and all. Then there is professor Pinkie Pie! She's my favorite teacher! I like the lesson of laughter!"

Despite there being a lot to take in, Song and Silent both were thinking of a plan. Raindrop was oblivious to this, and kept talking.

"Oh, I nearly forgot about counselor Starlight! She's super nice, and really powerful too! I like her hair, and she substitutes sometimes" Raindrop said. She didn't see the siblings' eyes narrow. Raindrop looked up at the sky, and her eyes widened.

"Oh shoot! I didn't realize how late it was! I oughta go to my dorm!" Raindrop turned to leave, but had one more thing to say. "I'll tell you what. I'll meet you guys back here tomorrow. Bye!"

Raindrop zoomed away, waving to Silent and Song.

"Maybe we could use her for our plan," Silent said.

"Yeah. We could"

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The next morning, Raindrop rushed into Twilight's office.

"Headmare Twilight! Guess what!" Raindrop cheered. Twilight set her book down, looking at her student.

"What's up, Raindrop?" she questioned.

"I made two friends! Can you believe it?" Raindrop said.

"Oh, wow! That's amazing!" Twilight said. "What's their names?"

"Song Sprint and Silent Gust! We're gonna meet up again today"

"Well, I hope you have fun"

"Oh, we will!"

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That night, Raindrop found Song and Silent outside the school. But she noticed that they both had saddle bags.

"Hiya you two! What's with the bags?" Raindrop asked.

"We're going to the Crystal Empire. To…get something" Song explained. Raindrop's eyes widened in surprise.

"Can I come?! Please?" Raindrop asked.

Song and Silent looked at each other. Raindrop would be really useful in their project, as a test subject, but…would she be too much of a nuisance?

"Wouldn't the other students notice you were gone?" Silent asked. Raindrop shook her head.

"Nah. Besides, I'll leave a note" Raindrop stated.

"Hm. Alright" Song nodded.

"Yay! Let me go get my bag!" Raindrop said, flying off.

About 30 minutes later, the three Pegasi fillies were flying to the Crystal Empire. The sisters quickly remembered how energetic Raindrop was.

"What do you guys like to do for fun?" Raindrop asked.

"We don't do anything for fun," Silent answered.

"Do you have any hobbies?" Raindrop asked again, seemingly not taking the hint.

"No" Song stated. Raindrop looked confused.

"Then…how did you get your cutie mark, Song?" Raindrop glanced over at Song's cutie mark, which was two sound waves, going in opposite directions.

Realizing Raindrop wasn't going to leave her alone, Song sighed. "I got my mark through echolocation. It helps me with navigating"

"Woah! Like a bat?"

"Yes, like a bat"

"That's so cool. I wish I had a cutie mark" Raindrop said, looking at her blank flank. Silent shrugged.

"I'm fine without a mark. No true need for one" she stated.

"I disagree. I think cutie marks are really cool! And pretty!"

"Isn't there anything you don't like?" Song asked, sarcasm in her voice. Raindrop didn't catch it.

"Not really. I like everything!" Raindrop said. Song and Silent rolled their eyes.

"Ugh. Let's just get to the Crystal Empire"