A Dazzling New Life: High School

The morning sun streamed through each of the Dazzlings' bedroom windows, casting warm light across the familiar surroundings of their house. Adagio, Aria, and Sonata stirred awake, each feeling a bittersweet mix of nostalgia and excitement. Today was their last first day of high school. It was then that it hit them. It was the start of Senior year. To think on this very day three years ago they were starting high school, and now here they were—senior year.

Adagio was the one to sit up first, running a hand through her curly, fiery long hair as she rubbed her eyes glancing around her room. She was usually the most composed of the three, but even she couldn’t deny the ache in her chest. It felt strange to think that in just a year, they’d be saying goodbye to this chapter of their lives.

Just then Aria came walking into the room as she stretched and let out a groan. “One more year,” she muttered. “I can’t believe it.”

“Are you excited or just relieved?” Adagio smirked, teasing her a little as she got out of bed to do some stretching of her own.

Aria shrugged. “Maybe both. But…it’s kinda sad too. I mean, we’ve done this now for the last three years together. All the memories we've made all these years. From the soccer team to the food fight, and Sonata's mental problems.”

"The friends we made, the teachers we had whether good or bad. Classmates we shared classes with even though some of them were annoying, and the classes we had despite some of them being downright boring." Adagio added. "But then some of the classmates we had were really fun and cool. And some classes we took were really insightful and fun. And how could you forget about winning the championship and giving Canterlot a trophy after all those years."

Adagio and Aria smiled as they thought back on the memories before both looked down, sad that those memories would be over once this year was over. Sonata, who had woken up just a bit ago had overheard what her sisters were talking about and listened to everything, hiding behind the wall. As she peeked behind the wall to see her sister's sad faces, she wanted to do something to make them feel better.

As always she was the most optimistic of the three and was most looking forward to starting Senior year. Moving from behind the wall, she ran into the room, practically vibrating with energy. “Come on, guys! We can be sad later! We’ve got one more year of awesome memories to make!” She dashed toward the bathroom to get ready, her bright energy lifting the room and the spirits of her sisters.

Once the three of them had dressed in their best outfits for the occasion and styled their hair with an extra dose of flair, they gathered their bags and made their way out. The familiar streets felt somehow different that morning. They weren’t just high school students—they were seniors.

Arriving at Canterlot High, they were greeted by a bustling crowd of returning students. The Dazzlings stood in front of the school, taking in the familiar setting they had been accustomed to for the last few years. Friends were reuniting, new freshmen were nervously looking around, and the Dazzlings couldn’t help but smile. The school was their home for just one more year, and they intended to make every moment count.

As they entered the main hall, they found their friends they had known for years, waiting for them near the lockers. From the girls: Frizzle, Athena, Phoebe, Joy, Gabby, and Dawnshine. To the boys: Derek, Dean, Valex, Leon, Venus, and Bael. Hugs and laughter filled the air as everyone chatted about summer memories and their excitement for senior year. Adagio and Aria got hugs and kisses from their boyfriends Venus and Bael which made Sonata happy but also a little jealous since she couldn't get one from Arctic. But she had gotten a text from him earlier this morning wishing her a good first day of Senior year so she was content.

Before long, the girls received their schedules. They started comparing classes, looking over to see if they shared any of their classes with each other or with their friends. But their excitement was interrupted by the sight of a few lost-looking freshmen wandering down the hall.

“Hey, they look like they could use some help,” Adagio observed, a soft smile spreading across her face. The girl reminded Adagio of how she and her sisters probably looked back when they were freshmen.

With a quick nod from her sisters, the three of them took on the role of friendly upperclassmen. They approached the freshmen, introducing themselves and offering to show them where their first classes were.

Sonata, eager to make them feel welcome, gave one of her classic smiles. “Don’t worry! High school can be a little overwhelming at first, but it gets easier.”

Aria smirked and added, “Just stick with us, and you’ll be fine. We’re, like, experts at this point.”

The freshmen visibly relaxed, grateful for the help. "Thank you for the help." After showing them around and giving them a few tips, the girls made their way to their own classes, reflecting on how different they felt from when they had been freshmen.

Upon arriving at their first period, one that they all shared together, the girls took their seats and waited for the bell to ring signaling the start of class. They sat down and looked around the classroom taking in the familiar setting. The desks all lined up looking up to the front of the board where the teacher would stand and give their lectures. The teacher's desk was at the corner of the room where they would sit and do what teachers typically did while the students did their work.

The rest of the day passed in a whirlwind of familiar faces, laughter, and moments of realization that this was their last first day of school. Just being in class felt different, whereas unlike in freshman year when they were nervous, they felt good, happy, and a small bit of sadness. Each class held a unique sense of finality, and the girls took their time enjoying every part of it. They exchanged glances during lectures, shared notes, and whispered about their excitement for upcoming events. From classes, field trips, and doing things that only seniors could do and attend such as the Senior Ball.

Although being seniors was different, classes were the same altogether. For Aria, there was a moment when she hoped that senior classes would be just one bit interesting, but that was short-lived. It took everything in her power to not fall asleep from the boredom of her classes. It was the same old nonsense that teachers would give at the beginning of every year. The teacher would give a little summary of what they're like, what they like to do, something about their family, and life. "I like traveling. I have a husband, two kids, and a cat." That sorta stuff. What the class expectations were, what to expect to learn in the class, those dumb icebreakers that nobody wanted to do, and how to pass the class which was simple—do your work, pay attention, and ask questions so you knew what was going on. Aria groaned as she put her head on the desk praying that time would go by faster.

Even though she may look like she was paying attention, Adagio was lost in her thoughts continuing to wonder what their final year would bring to her and her sisters. As for Sonata she happily sat at her desk and watched as her teachers showed the class their slideshows showing pictures of their families and other things like where they've traveled to.

Although that was how their whole day went, the Dazzlings could all agree that their last first day was easy as they weren't given any homework, thankfully. By the end of the day, they regrouped at their lockers, feeling a sense of satisfaction. This was the beginning of their senior year—the start of something new, even if it was also an ending.