Stars In Moonlight

“Why are you carrying me?” Stardust asked, being held by Moonlight’s hooves.

“I couldn’t fly properly with you on my back, and you don’t want to be late,” Moonlight explained as they neared the school.

“LOOK OUT!” Stardust shouted just as Moonlight spotted a bunch of water balloons coming at them. Luckily, they narrowly avoided being drenched by the balloons.

Moonlight looked to see where the balloons came from and saw two colts with water balloons in their hooves. “HEY!” Moonlight shouted, getting the attention of the two colts as she flew down to them. When she got to the ground, she let go of Stardust and walked towards the colts. In a less harsh tone, she said “Please look where you’re throwing those, it nearly hit me and my little sister. Do you know what happens if a pegasus gets their wings wet while in the air?” The two colts shook their heads no. “They might fall out of the sky and get hurt, or worse,” Moonlight said, her voice taking a serious tone now. “If those had hit me, it would’ve caused me to fall and land on my little sister,” Moonlight said as she pointed at Stardust. “Please be more careful next time,” Moonlight told them as she walked away, picked up Stardust, and resumed their flight.

“Ok how many minutes do we have left before you're late?” Moonlight asked.

“Five.” Stardust said calmly.

“And where do we have to go to find Professor Berrytwist?”

“The track,” Stardust answered as she pointed to the running track.

They got to the track and as Moonlight landed on the ground, she let go of Stardust.

“Running a mile today?” Moonlight asked

“Yeah, how did you know?” Stardust said, puzzled.

“Because it’s on the white board over there,” Moonlight pointed behind Stardust, who put a hoof to her face.

“It won't be that bad, just don’t push yourself too hard,” Moonlight advised. “Now I have to go, I’m meeting up with some friends. Have a good time,” Moonlight waved as she flew away.

As Stardust watched the pegasus leave, she pondered Moonlight’s earlier words to the colts, calling her ‘little sister’. “What did she mean by that?” Stardust thought to herself as other colts and fillies, along with other species, arriving. She pulled herself out of her thoughts as Fizzlepop Berrytwist walked onto the field in front of them.

“When I call your name, say here!” Fizzlepop exclaimed, “Dust Everwind!” Fizzlepop called out, “Dust Everwind?” Fizzlepop called again, as she looked down the line to see Dust on the ground shaking. She walked over to Dust to see if she was ok. “You ok Dust?” Fizzlepop asked as she saw Dust look up with scared eyes, “I know it must be scary for you being the only changeling in the class. Take a look at Frost over there.” Fizzlepop said in a caring voice as she pointed to Frost, a Kirin whose coat was like water and her mane like ice. “She is the only Kirin in this class, maybe you should take some notes from her,” Fizzlepop told Dust before returning to her spot in front of the line of students.

Once she was finished calling the names, she looked up at the class. “Now, every creature get ready to run the mile. You can talk to each other after. Go!” Fizzlepop blew into her whistle.

Once everyone finished the run, they milled around in little groups with one another. Stardust, Frost and Dust were sitting next to each other. “Any creature else feel tired?” Frost asked.

“Yeah, why did it have to be a mile?” Dust sighed in exhaustion.

“I don’t know, but it’s exhausting,” Stardust said as she turned to look at them. “So, your’e Dust Everwind?”

“Yeah, why?” Dust responded, confused by the statement.

“And you’re Frost?” Stardust said to the blue Kirin, ignoring Dust’s confusion.

“Frost Bite is my full name,” Frost said, “and you’re Stardust Aurora?”

The trio lapsed into comfortable silence for a few moments before Dust broke it. “So, want to hang out after school?”

“That was out of the blue,” Frost had a semi-confused look on her face.

“It was, but it would be nice to hang out!” Stardust smiled as she looked at Dust, who was looking away embarrassed after Frost’s comment.

“Yeah, you're right.” Frost remarked. “Let’s meet up after school at uh-” Frost started before realizing she couldn’t think of a place to go. “Sorry, I’m new to Ponyville,” Frost shrugged.

“Same.” Dust added shyly.

“It's fine. I can ask Moonlight if she would be okay with you two coming over,” Stardust offered. “Are you two ok with it?” Stardust asked as the two nodded their heads. “Now that that’s agreed on, what class do you two have?” Stardust asked.

“Learning about cutie marks,” Frost responded.

“Really? I have that class as well!” Dust exclaimed

“Really? Okay, everyone say who you have in three..two..one..” Stardust counted.

“Professor Scootaloo,” they all said in unison.

“Huh, well, this is quite the coincidence,” Stardust chuckled as they all walked to their next class

Later that day…

Moonlight was walking through Ponyville, having had a nice chat with some friends. “I should see Meadow again, it’s been a while.” she thought to herself when suddenly, she heard some rustling from a nearby bush. Moonlight turned around to see Stardust in front of her.

“Hey Moonlight, can my friends come over?” Stardust asked.

“Friends? Who might they be?” Moonlight asked.

“I would like you to meet Dust Everwind and Frost Bite” Stardust said as the Changeling and Kirin came out of the bushes

“Why did we hide in the bushes and not just stand next to her?” Dust questioned, shaking some leaves off herself.

“You know, I have no clue,” Frost responded as they looked up to see Moonlight.

“They can, on one condition,” Moonlight said, leaning to speak in Stardust’s ear.

“Which is?” Stardust asked softly.

“Don’t do anything with dream magic.” Moonlight whispered.

She pulled her head back and gave the group a nod. “Now go have fun.” Moonlight smiled as she saw the three kids joyfully run away. Moonlight turned around and continued walking, resuming her reminiscing thoughts.