Unicorn Attack!
Basics
Previous ChapterNext Chapter"So, what about a tutorial on how to do a double roulette twist?" Zipp asked, as she surveyed the large open basement room of the in-progress CanterLove Studios.
Pipp rubbed her forehead with the tip of her right hoof as she stood next to Sunny behind her older sister.
"Zipp, I think you're missing the point of 'Flying 101'. Basics. Simple. The easiest of the easy. You want to start with a trick that has three words?" Pipp asked.
"She's right, Zipp. How did you start out?" Sunny asked.
"Well, just like, gliding for short distances. You really think something that simple needs a video tutorial?" Zipp asked.
"Yeah. We need to lay the foundation first. Don't gliding and hovering in place seem like the best places to start?" Sunny replied.
"Hm," Zipp began, as she started to pace back and forth. "Gliding will help them learn control, flapping and hovering in place will help teach them endurance.
"I could even talk to Izzy, see if she's up for making an obstacle course," Sunny offered. "My point is, once they have the basics down, then you'll be in a good spot to start showing them tricks and more advanced maneuvers."
"Alright. In that case, are we sure they're going to have a safe place to practice these basics? I doubt everyone is going to be able to cover the floor in cushions and pillows the way mom did for us," Zipp told her sister.
"You shouldn't have to worry about absolutely everything. The only disclaimer you should have to put is to remind them to be safe, and not endanger others. If Izzy is able to make an obstacle course, leave the safety to her, and you just focus on the videos," Pipp said.
"Right. I'll leave the obstacle course out of my videos until I'm certain that Izzy will be able to make one. I wonder if mom would be able to open up the hangar to gliding practice," Zipp mused.
"Sis, focus," Pipp told her. "Focus on what you're going to put in your tutorials," Pipp said firmly. "I'll get you whatever recording equipment you need as soon as you're ready to film. When you have the footage you need, Ruddy can help you with editing and post-production."
"Alright, alright, I get it, I'll stop over-complicating things. You girls can get on with whatever else you were doing today. I'll start some basics myself, so I can be absolutely sure of what I want to say and how I want to say it."
With that, Pipp and Sunny turned and left the room, leaving Zipp alone in the nearly emptied basement storage room. She figured the lighting was already decent, so it wouldn't have to be adjusted at all. The white pegasus came to the full-length mirror leaning against the wall, and stared at her reflection.
Her wings fluttered when she realized that she had just committed to appearing on camera for all of Zephyr Heights for all pegasi everywhere; something she hadn't ever really relished at all through her life.
She gave the mirror a knowing 'showtime' smile, as she imagined the cameras were rolling, and she began to rehearse.
"Hello, Zephyr Heights, it's me, Zipp Storm..."
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