I was on my way to school, running as fast as I could. I was trying to get there before it started raining, especially since it was supposed to storm. I reached the front of the school just as the first few drops started to come down. I stopped to catch my breath but didn’t notice the lightning. As I reached for the door, there was a bright flash of light and pain that lasted for less than a second. Anyone watching would’ve probably seen me be struck and disappear. I came to in an alley, slightly toasted from the lightning strike. When I took a second look at my surroundings, a realization came to mind. I wasn’t in my universe anymore, everything was bright and animated and cartoony.

“So I’m in a cartoon, question is which one? Really hope this isn’t one with a high chance of death and/or torture,” I said.

I poked my head out and after seeing the people was instantly able to figure out where I was. MLP, specifically the EG world.

“Ok, not bad, could be worse. Question is, what point am I at? Before or after the first movie? Have the Dazzlings arrived yet? Etc.” I said to myself.

I decided to go to Canterlot High to answer my questions, depending on what the answer was would depend on what I would do. I asked around for directions which everyone was nice enough to give me, but they kept giving concerned looks.

“I was electrocuted, ok? I’m fine, just point me towards the high school. I need to sign up for classes,” I said.

“Are you sure? I can call an ambulance-” random stranger.

“I’M FINE.” I said.

The random stranger relented and gave me directions. I finally arrived.

“Ok. Walk in and say I’m here to become a student. Don’t say anything about the magic hijinks, just observe,” I said.

As I looked for Celestia's office I tried recalling the events from the movies, but couldn’t remember everything. Was that cause it's been awhile since I've seen them, or cause the lightning strike messed with my head? No matter, I remember enough. Including the fact Twilight was able to walk in here no problem. I got lost in thought and ran into the door to the principal's office. I took a deep breath and walked in.

“Hello? Principal? I’m here to sign up for classes. I'm new in town." I said.

She handed me paper with the different classes and available time slots.

“Over the weekend, decide what you want your schedule to be. Then come back Monday and you can start,” Celestia said, “If you need help with anything, ask one of our students."

I nodded and went outside and waited for the bell, once everyone started walking out I looked for Sunset. I found her walking out with Snips and Snails.

“Hello, I’m new here. Principal Celestia told me to ask a random student for help getting familiar with everything around,” I told her.

“I’m busy, go find someone else to bother,” she said as she pushed me out of the way.

Ok. Bad attitude plus having Snips and Snails around? Before the first movie. That’s ok, this gave me a chance to live out one of my fantasies. Side with the villain of the story, and ensure their victory.

“Oh I think this’ll be worth your time, Miss Former Princess Student,” I said with a grin.

She froze and turned back towards me.

“What did you say?” she said with a look of silent fury.

“Do you know what he’s talking about? She’s not a former student,” Snails asked Snips.

He just shrugged and replied with, “I dunno.”

“Let’s talk somewhere with more privacy, don’t want any eavesdroppers,” I said.

“Fine. The alley by Sugarcube Corner. Right now,” Sunset said.

I nodded and walked away, I overheard Sunset.

“Make sure we’re not followed,” she said.

Author's Note

what would you say to catch Sunset's attention and let her know you know about her?