Ambush at Canterlot High

by ShopperBrony90

Chapter 6: Day Five (The Finals)

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Rainbow Dash, Principal Celestia, and Tennis Match stepped through the entrance of Canterlot High School, each of them without the headbands they had worn in the previous rounds. The absence of the headbands served as a silent declaration: from this point on, it was every player for themselves. The tension in the air was palpable as they entered the brightly lit hallway, which now felt more like an arena than a school.

Rainbow Dash glanced at her two competitors, her usual confidence tinged with a hint of determination. "Alright, let's get this over with. No more teams, no more headbands. Just us and whatever crazy challenges are left."

Principal Celestia nodded, her calm demeanor betraying none of the nerves she felt inside. "Indeed, Rainbow Dash. May the best competitor win."

Tennis Match didn't say a word, but her eyes were sharp, focused. She was the underdog in this contest, but she wasn’t going down without a fight.

As they made their way to the courtyard, they were greeted by the sight of the final round’s setup. The obstacle course in the courtyard had been reassembled, standing tall and intimidating in the morning light. Next to it, a long table had been set up in the cafeteria, laden with bizarre and repulsive foods for the Fear Factor eat-off. Finally, in the corner, a small but crucial Rock-Paper-Scissors arena had been marked out on the floor.

Lyra Heartstrings stepped forward, a mischievous grin on her face as she addressed the remaining players. "Welcome to the final round, folks! This time, it's a showdown of all the side challenges you’ve faced before. The stakes? Well, the player who loses the most side challenges today gets a special kind of 'send-off'—two projectiles to take that player out. Let’s start with the obstacle course in the courtyard!"

The three competitors took their places at the starting line of the obstacle course. Rainbow Dash crouched low, ready to spring into action. Principal Celestia maintained her composed posture, while Tennis Match tried to shake off her nerves.

Lyra raised her hand, signaling the start. "On your marks, get set… go!"

Rainbow Dash shot forward, her athletic prowess on full display as she zipped through the obstacles with ease. Principal Celestia, though not as fast, used her experience and wisdom to navigate the course carefully. Tennis Match, unfortunately, stumbled on the first hurdle, slowing her down significantly.

By the time they crossed the finish line, the results were clear:

Rainbow Dash wiped a bead of sweat from her forehead, smirking at her competitors. "Looks like I’m off to a good start!"

Principal Celestia gave a gracious nod. "Well done, Rainbow Dash. But the competition is far from over."

Next up was the Fear Factor eat-off in the cafeteria. The three of them approached the table with varying degrees of trepidation. Laid out in front of them were bowls of tortilla chips covered in rat hair, salsa of maggots and blood, and a plate of grasshoppers.

Rainbow Dash wrinkled her nose but steeled herself. "Gross, but I’ve got this."

Principal Celestia, ever the leader, took a deep breath before picking up a chip. "We must be willing to face our fears, no matter how... unsavory."

Tennis Match hesitated, her face paling as she eyed the wriggling maggots. "This is seriously disgusting…"

The eat-off commenced, with Rainbow Dash attacking the challenge with her usual fervor, while Principal Celestia ate more methodically. Tennis Match struggled, gagging on every bite, barely able to keep up.

When it was over, Lyra announced the results:

Tennis Match looked visibly shaken, but she pushed herself to stay in the game. "I’m not giving up yet."

Finally, they moved to the Rock-Paper-Scissors duel. The tension in the room was thick as the three competitors faced each other. The rules were simple: one round for two players, and the winning player would go up against the player who had yet to go.

Rainbow Dash squared off against Tennis Match first, her eyes locking onto her opponent’s.

"Ready when you are," Rainbow Dash said, a competitive edge in her voice.

Tennis Match gulped, feeling the pressure but determined to at least win this round. They both raised their hands, ready to throw their choices.

"Rock, Paper, Scissors… shoot!"

Rainbow Dash threw out a rock, while Tennis Match nervously went with scissors. Rock beats scissors!

"Rainbow Dash wins!" Lyra called out.

Principal Celestia stepped forward to face Rainbow Dash, her expression unreadable. "Let’s see how this goes."

"Rock, Paper, Scissors… shoot!"

Rainbow Dash threw out paper, while Principal Celestia chose rock. Paper beats rock!

"...and Rainbow Dash wins again!" Lyra declared.The results were clear:

Lyra stepped forward, a sympathetic smile on her face as she turned to Tennis Match. "Sorry, Tennis Match, but you know what that means."

Tennis Match sighed, accepting her fate. "Yeah, I know..."

Out of nowhere, sushi rolls and tennis balls began to rain down on Tennis Match, each of them hitting her with surprising accuracy. She yelped and ducked, trying to avoid them, but the barrage was relentless.

When it was finally over, Tennis Match looked up, slightly bruised but mostly just embarrassed. "Guess I’m out."

Rainbow Dash and Principal Celestia exchanged a glance, both knowing that the competition was only going to get tougher from there. But for now, they could both breathe a sigh of relief—they had survived another round.

The gymnasium hummed with tension as Principal Celestia and Rainbow Dash faced each other, both armed with blasters loaded with projectiles that seemed more suited for a bizarre game of dodgeball than a serious competition. The crowd of students watched in anticipation, their eyes darting between the two competitors, waiting for the final round to begin.

Principal Celestia, with a determined expression, was the first to aim. She fired a shot, and an upside-down cake soared through the air toward Rainbow Dash.

Rainbow Dash grinned, her reflexes as sharp as ever. She ducked and rolled to the side, narrowly avoiding the cake as it splattered harmlessly on the gym floor behind her. Without missing a beat, Celestia fired again, this time sending a vinyl record spinning toward her.

"Nice try, Principal!" Rainbow taunted as she leaped into the air, flipping over the spinning disc. She landed gracefully, the record whizzing past her and shattering against the wall.

Celestia, unfazed, unleashed her final volley, shooting a wallet straight at Rainbow Dash. But Rainbow was too quick—she sidestepped the flying wallet with ease.

Now out of ammo, Principal Celestia looked at her empty blaster and then back at Rainbow Dash, who stood poised and ready. "Well played, Rainbow Dash," Celestia said with a nod of respect.

"Thanks, Principal," Rainbow replied, her eyes gleaming with excitement. "But it's time to end this!"

With a swift movement, Rainbow Dash fired her blaster. A piece of upside-down cake flew out, hurtling toward Celestia. The Principal tried to dodge, but the cake hit its mark, splattering her with frosting and sealing Rainbow's victory.

The gym erupted into cheers as the students, who had been watching from behind the safety of their shields, rushed onto the floor to congratulate Rainbow Dash. The eliminated players emerged, grinning and clapping, acknowledging her as the undisputed champion.

Even Lyra, who had taken her defeat in stride, approached Rainbow Dash with a smile. "You got me good, Dash," she said, laughing. "I’ve still got yogurt in my hair!"

Rainbow chuckled and gave Lyra a playful nudge. "You asked for it! But hey, you put up a great fight."

Lyra grinned, then raised Rainbow’s hand in victory. "Here’s to Rainbow Dash, the ultimate champion!"

The crowd quickly gathered around Rainbow Dash, lifting her into the air with a chorus of cheers. "Rainbow Dash! Rainbow Dash!" they chanted, as they carried her around the gym, their arms raised high in triumph.

As they set her down, Rainbow Dash stood at the center of the circle of students, her heart swelling with pride. The Rainbooms gathered around her, beaming with admiration for their friend.

"You're amazing, Dash," Sunset Shimmer said, hugging her.

"You rocked it!" added Pinkie Pie, bouncing with excitement.

"Aw, shucks. I always knew you were agile, but the way you displayed that today amazed me, sugarcube!" Applejack cheered.

Rainbow Dash smiled, her chest puffing out with pride. "I couldn’t have done it without all of you cheering me on. Thanks, everyone! You guys are the best!"

Twilight Sparkle adjusted her glasses, stepping forward. "You know, Rainbow. After today, you’re not just a hero. You’re a school idol now!"

Rainbow Dash blinked, taken aback. "A school idol? Me?"

Rarity nodded with a proud smile. "Indeed, darling. You've earned it. The way you handled yourself today—both in and out of the game—was nothing short of spectacular."

Fluttershy nodded shyly. "You’re the most honorable player this school has ever seen."

Rainbow Dash felt a warmth spread through her as she looked at her friends and all the students who had gathered around her. "Wow, I don’t know what to say… This is awesome! Thank you, everyone. I’m honored."

The cheers erupted once more, echoing through the gymnasium as Rainbow Dash, now a school idol and the most honorable player, basked in the glory of her victory.

The End