While Twilight Sparkle had already caught onto her, seems the rest of the main six hadn't figured things out yet. Which gave Future Cozy Glow a bit of rest for the following week.

Still, she remembered one incident that caused the CMC to get banned from the school of friendship all because Zero liked playing with other ponies. And sure enough, as expected, things happened as she remembered them, but she could correct this little inconsistency.

"You wanted to speak in private about something. Is this about the CMC causing Zero to fail?" Twilight asked Future Cozy Glow.

"Yeah. Thing is, Zero failed on purpose. Seriously, take a double look at some of his answers, and it'll become clear." Future Cozy Glow said.

"...I guess it couldn't hurt." Twilight said and took a second glance at the answers. Sure enough, it was there clear as day. "H-how could I have missed this?" Twilight asked.

"Figures. Zero is a master manipulator, promising certain things to use ponies as far as he can throw them. And I know him all too well. He was around when the magic got drained." Future Cozy Glow said.

"Is he the one responsible? Wait, you probably can't tell me who it was that caused the magic drain for fear it might change way too much way too quickly. I'll have to inform the CMC to return to my office and I'll give Zero a good talking to." Twilight said. "Thank you for bringing this to my attention. I doubt I would've bothered to take a second look." She added.

"I have to stop the tyrant from taking over Equestria. And I will do whatever I can to prevent that within reason." Future Cozy Glow said.

"I don't doubt that for a second. I doubt Flurry Heart would've trusted you so much. Guess you two are going to get quite close." Twilight said.

"...Your not upset?" Future Cozy Glow asked. "Thing is, both me and Flurry Heart...we're actually really, really smart. Basically, super geniuses. Seriously, our minds could run circles around most ponies." She added.

"...How in the world did Rainbow Dash end up being your mother?" Twilight asked.

"Meh. Personally, I don't know how I can be so smart when Rainbow Dash is only at a basic level of IQ, but really, I could care less how it happened. It just gives you a better advantage against the tyrant is all." Future Cozy Glow said and flew out of the room.

"...Okay yeah, that sounded more like something Rainbow Dash's kid would've said. Now I can see the familial connection." Twilight said now that she was all alone.

So thanks to Future Cozy Glow, Zero's little plan to get the CMC perma-banned from the school of friendship was foiled, and the CMC were allowed to be tutors during the weekends and after their normal school hours. Complete with a special room for it. Plus, Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon were even allowed to stop on over whenever they wanted.

Future Cozy Glow smiled before she was approuched by Scootaloo. "Your Rose Rook, right?" Scootaloo asked.

"Yeah. That's me. Or at least, that's the name I'm registered by." Rose Rook said. "And your Scootaloo right?" She asked. "Heard everything about you and your friends. You gals are something special you know." The pegasus added.

"Didn't think they were famous." Diamond Tiara said. "Well, at least not yet anyways." She added.

Oh you have no idea what I know, Diamond Tiara. I wonder if I'll get to see that wedding between you and Apple Bloom happen once Zero is stopped. Future Cozy Glow thought to herself.

"She probably talked with some pony who we helped with a cutie mark problem." Sweetie Belle said.

"That's a fair point, well made." Silver Spoon said.

"Guessing that means you know all our names." Apple Bloom said.

"Yep. Your Apple Bloom, the unicorn's Sweetie Belle, the pegasus is Scootaloo, and the other two are Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon." Rosy Rook said.

"Err, we're not really official members of the Cutie Mark Crusaders." Silver Spoon mentioned.

"I half wish we were though. Instead, they are just helping us be better ponies." Diamond Tiara said.

"Don't sell yourselves so short. If you two put your minds to it, you could help others just like the CMC help you. Isn't that what being a Cutie Mark Crusader is anyways?" Rose Rook asked.

"...She's got a huge point you know." Sweetie Belle said.

"I thought Sweetie Belle was smart, but dang Rose Rook, you'd give even Twilight a run for her money." Scootaloo said.

"I know better than to challenge Headmare Twilight to a game of intelligence." Rose Rook said.

"By the way, is that cutie mark a red rook?" Silver Spoon asked.

"Silver Spoon's right, that is a red rook for a cutie mark." Diamond Tiara said.

"Oh, this thing? While I would be very good at chess, for a pony like me, it's far too boring. Simply because I'd run circles around whomever I faced." Rose Rook said. "I actually got my cutie mark for being an expert in tactics believe it or not. I guess chess would be a form of tactics, but there are things in this world that can put chess to shame." She added.

"Figures. You're a super genius. For some reason, I could just tell." Diamond Tiara said. "Too bad for you, I've got my eye on some pony else at the moment." She added.

"If only you'd share who. Not even I can figure it out." Apple Bloom said.

Scootaloo whispered to Silver Spoon. "She's totally oblivious still, isn't she?" The orange pegasus asked.

"Maybe Diamond Tiara isn't being obvious enough yet." Silver Spoon whispered back.

"Oh by the way, Apple Bloom; I picked this up at the market. It reminded me of you, so, I figured I'd get it for you as a gift." Diamond Tiara said before giving Apple Bloom a more sparkly bow of the same color as the one she already has on.

"Wow. Thanks Diamond Tiara. That was really sweet of you." Apple Bloom said.

Silver Spoon blinked. "Okay never mind, Apple Bloom is just THAT oblivious." She whispered to Scootaloo.

"Tell me about it." Scootaloo whispered back.

Author's Note

As a reminder, whenever Future Cozy Glow puts on her act as Rose Rook, she is referred to as such.