The Little Pony Legend: Better Together

Chrysalis huffed as she tried to brush her wet tangled hair in the bathroom mirror. She’s used to the cheap conditioner not doing its job but it was frustrating some days to get it at least somewhat decent. It took several more tugs until it was finally loose and adjusted to her liking. Once finished, walked out and got dressed before packing her bag and headed off to school, not feeling particularly hungry this morning for breakfast. She walked down the hall and reached the elevator shaft, pressing the button to go down to the lobby, and waited for the door to open. Her mind was still racing from last night. It was already bad enough that she had to go to school with her but now she’s her neighbor? And the niece of, probably now, the most popular teacher and unicorn in the history of, well, ever! Is the universe on to her or something? What did she do to deserve this?

Don’t answer that.

She couldn’t get that confrontation out of her head. It was on repeat all night.

The two teens continued to stare daggers at each other, never taking a single glance away. Meanwhile, both adults were a bit confused and honestly kinda awkward. Milo, the creature on Cozy’s shoulder, hissed at the changeling, in which she simply narrowed her eyes in return. She wasn’t too intimidated as it was mostly thanks to the comically large goggles on its head, although she wasn’t gonna test fate as she was pretty sure it was waiting for the go-ahead to sink its teeth into her arms. Radiance finally cleared her throat and spoke up to clear the air.

“Well, I guess introductions will not be in order after all.” She said, chuckling lightly in hoping that would get the two to stop staring at each other in hopes they wouldn’t choke each other out.

She thought wrong.

Kuvira looked back and forth between the girls, her expression a mix of discomfort and confusion. “So, does somebody wanna explain what’s going on or are we gonna have a staring contest for the rest of the afternoon?”

”Allow me.” Cozy said coolly, her voice still sweet but could smell the venom underneath. She took a deep breath before turning her gaze to the two adults, her frown turning into a smile, a practical one at that. “Chrysi and I have already met each other. Isn’t that right?”

“Yeah, we did.” She replied, her fists still clenched. “And don’t call me Chrysi.”

”Well, isn’t that wonderful!” Radiance said, clapping her hands together. “I had no idea you two already were acquainted. In class I presume?”

”I wouldn’t call our first meeting wonderful.” Said Cozy. “You can thank Little Miss Sing-A-Lot for that.”

”I said I was sorry!” Chrysalis snapped, only to reel back a bit when Milo hissed once again.

“Wait, that was you?” Radiance said.

”It was an accident! And I offered to help but somebody was too stuck up to accept my offer.”

”Why on earth would I want help from someone like you?” Cozy retorted. “All you ever do is cause trouble wherever you go.”

”Cozy!” Radiance exclaimed.

”And you’re just a snobby stuck-up ditz with cupcake frosting for hair! Not to mention you’re weasel almost tried to kill me the other night!”

”Chrysalis!” Kuvira exclaimed.

Cozy scoffed in anger. “First off, Milo is a mink. Not a weasel. M-I-N-K! And second, you better take back what you said you overgrown pile of-”

”Okay, I think we’re all tired after today.” Said Radiance as she began to push Cozy out the door. “We should do this again sometime when we cooled down, is that right Cozy?”

Cozy responded by flaring her nostrils at the changeling, and Milo gave her the ‘I’m watching you’ gesture with his paw.

”Alrighty, very nice meeting you again Ms. Kuvira and I shall see you tomorrow, Chrysalis. Okay? Okay buh bye!”

Before the earthbender could respond, the two were already out of the apartment and the door shut behind them. Kuvira and Chrysalis were still stuck in a state of shock at everything that just transpired, Kuvira especially. She couldn’t believe what she just witnessed.

“So you’re just gonna not explain what the heck just happened there? Chrysalis?”

“Hey, Bug!”

Chrysalis was snapped out of her thoughts when she was greeted by Cozy Glow who was standing in the elevator already. Alongside her was her pet mink perched on her shoulder.

“Next time, don’t daydream.” She smiled devilishly as the elevator door began to close. “See you at school!”

The weasel blew a raspberry at the changeling who just stared at them jaw dropped at the door dinged and went to the ground floor. She growled in anger, her fists clenched. She could feel her rage growing with each passing second.

SMASH

Chrysalis jolted and turned to see that the vase of flowers nearby exploded, water, flowers, and fragments of the vase falling to the ground in a million pieces. She reeled back and looked down at her hands. She needs to get control of herself. The last thing she wants is another incident in the lunchroom. Taking in a deep breath, she eases her grip on her hands before pressing them against herself.

“Today is a new day, Chrysi. Today is a new day.” She whispered before pressing the button again to wait for the elevator. After a few seconds, she groaned and threw her hands up.

”Y’know what? I need the exercise.” She said before going to the stairwell.

To her surprise, the day went along actually quite alright. Minus the usual glances she got from other students. It was lunchtime so Iris decided maybe for today they meet out in the park next to the school. It wasn’t as big as the Harmony City one but it was still a nice place for students and teachers to go outside, get some fresh air, enjoy the beauty, and hang out with friends whether it be for studying, eating, or just talking. They found a nice patio and sat down to eat. Akari was the first to ask how Chrysalis was after that whole ordeal and while she did say she was fine, It was the other thing she found out that left everyone in a complete state of shock.

”She’s her WHAT?!” They all said in unison, drawing the attention of other students

”Yep, The Great and Powerful Mistress Radiance’s niece is Cozy Glow.” Said Chrysalis, unfazed by their reaction, picking at her tray. The other’s stared at her slack-jacked in disbelief. Did they hear that right? Surely she must be joking.

”And they are your next-door neighbors at the apartment?!” Nori exclaimed.

Chrysalis nodded.

”And that little rat that attacked you the other night was her pet?!” Said Chi.

“It’s actually a mink but yep.”

“Yeesh, and I thought having detention on the second day was bad.” Said Hiro, letting out a deep exhale.

”Wait wait wait.” Mai interjected, holding her hands up. “How in all of Equestria does someone like Mistress Radiance end up with a niece like her? Did she find her Tartarus or something?”

”Mai!” Lu Ten scolded.

”What? You were thinking that too!”

”Still trying to figure that out myself.” Said Chrysalis. “All I know is now my year is about to get a lot more eventful now with her around. Ugh, if my time at school can't already get as bad as is it.”

Iris gave her a reassuring pat on the back. “Hey don’t let it get to you. She may be The Mistress’s niece but-”

“No offense Iris but being The Mistress' niece is a bit of a problem,” said Akari. “It's bad enough that she’s her neighbor, but if she even breathes wrong, she uses her status to do who knows what to her.”

Iris narrowed her eyes at the alicorn, which was followed by the rest of the group. Knowing what she said, her ears lowered and cheeks lit up with a light red tint. “But of course, like she said, don’t let it get to you. We got your back.”

Chrysalis groaned and banged her head on the table. “Just turn me into stone at this point. Being a statue in the castle garden sounds a lot more pleasant than dealing with all of this.”

“Okay I think that’s a little overdramatic, Starfish.” said Nori. “Also, I don’t think any royals would agree to do that to you.”

“Besides, you turning into stone doesn’t happen in this universe.” said Chi before turning to the camera and winking at the reader.

“What was that?” said Hiro.

“Nothing!”

Before anyone could reply, the sound of a loud squeal caught their attention as they looked to see a crowd of students gathering across the park. It didn’t take long for them to figure out what the commotion was for. Standing at the center of it all was none other than Cozy Glow, who was smiling sweetly, her pet perched on her shoulder while next to her were Misty and Opaline. The group watched as more students gathered around, bombarding her with questions and compliments.

“So, you’re really Mistress Radiance’s niece?!” One female unicorn asked, practically bouncing in place.

“That is so cool!” said another human boy who looked to be of Fire Nation descent.

“You’re pet weasel is so cute!” said another human girl. Who gave Milo a pet behind the ears, him chittering playfully as students fawned over him, not really caring about calling him a weasel at the moment.

“Actually he’s a mink,” Cozy replied. “Don’t worry, people get the two mixed up all the times. As long as you have treats, or in this case, give him a nice scratch behind the ears, he’ll let it slide.”

“You must know, like, a lot about magic having an aunt like her!”

Cozy laughed delicately, waving a hand. “Oh, I’m not that knowledgeable,” she said, her voice sweet and charming like her looks. “Well, I guess I may have dabbled in a little history but I try not to make myself some egghead or something.”

The team looked on, simply rolling their eyes or groaning as she basked in her ever-growing ego. It was like she was the splitting image of Opaline.

“She is really soaking in all this fame, isn’t she?” said Lu Ten. “And this is coming from the prince of the fire nation.”

“No doubt she loves every second of it.” mumbled Gallant.

“And something tells me it's only going to get worse from here.” said Akari, the others nodding in agreement.

“Alright everyone, that’s enough questions!” Opaline shouted as she and Misty began to disperse the group. “Me, Misty, and our new best friend have to get ready for the next class which just so happens to be Mistress Radiance’s so please step aside and move along.”

“Wait! Can you sign my spellbook?! Or have The Mistress sign mine?!”

“Can I get a picture?!”

“Can I get a high five?!”

“Maybe next time, my fellow students!” she called out as the three began to leave. The group watched as the walked back to the school entrance, but not before walking past the guardian’s table. Cozy and Opaline gave them all a smug smirk to which they replied with furrowed brows and frowns. Even Milo gave them a raspberry and made a snook gesture in which Nori was really taken aback by. Cozy and Chrysalis locked eyes for a few seconds, their glares digging deep into each of them. Just the mere sight of the other made them loathe each other more and more. Meanwhile, Misty simply waved politely at them only to be called by Opaline which she quickly rushed over to her.

“This is gonna be one long year.” said Hiro. The sound of footsteps was heard and they all turned to see Velvet who was looking at her camera.

“Oh these photos are gonna be a great front page headliner!” she said. “I gotta show these to Print Press and Kiana after school.” She looked up to see the other staring at her in disbelief and annoyance. She simply shrugged. “Hey, a story is still a story. No matter how much of a jerk the person is.”

Chrysalis groaned once again and banged her head on the table. Velvet winced, realizing her mistake and rubbed the back of her head.

"Too soon?"

Chrysalis closed her locker and let out a sigh. Once lunch was over, the group dispersed and headed to their next classes for the day. Iris, Akari, Mai, and Gallant’s no longer had history next as their next class was none other than Mistress Radiance’s Magic Arts class. The rest now had history. While it was a bummer that most of their friends were no longer in the same classes anymore, at least they didn’t have to deal with Cozy or Opaline. She began to head to class and entered just as the next bell rang. She walked over to her seat and got her books.

“Alright, class. Now please turn in the assignment I gave you all yesterday then we can get this party started!” said Mr. Turner, clapping his hands together. One by one, he gathered each student’s assignments but once he got to Chrysalis he stopped and arched an eyebrow.

“Ms Chrysalis? What are you doing?” he asked.

Chrysalis blinked in confusion. “I’m…turning in my homework?”

“No I mean what are you doing here?” he said. This just made her even more confused.

“I’m not sure I understand.”

“Hang on.” He walked over to his desk and opened the drawer, pulling out a slip of paper, and writing down something before handing it to the changeling. She looked at it and saw that he had written a room number and a small note excusing herself for being late. “This is where your new class will be from now on. I won’t see you till the last class of the day.”

“Oh, I…wasn’t told about this.”

“It was a bit of a last-minute change this morning. I figured Moondancer would’ve told you when you came in this morning but I guess not.” he rolled his eyes. “Feels like I'm the only one doing my job here.” he mumbled.

“What?”

“Just talking to myself.” he quickly replied. “Now go on, lassie. I’ll see you later today, aright?”

Chrysalis looked towards the others who simply shrugged their shoulders in response. She quickly put her stuff back in her bag got up from her seat and left the classroom. She looked down at her slip of paper and back up on the wall of each door trying to match the number. After a few minutes and a couple of dead ends, she finally found the room she was looking for.

“This is it. A113.” she said looking down at the paper. “Huh, 13. Just my luck.” she joked to herself, letting out a small chuckle, even though nobody heard her. She then noticed the name on the side of which classroom this belonged to and it made it her heart skip a beat She double-checked in case she made a mistake but sure enough, this was the place. She peeked into the window and noticed that the class was already in session. She could see the others deep in study, writing notes down and paying close attention to Radiance’s lecture. She also noticed the last two people she wished she didn’t have to be in a class again. Cozy Glow and Opaline. Questions began to race through her head. This had to be a mistake right? She never signed up for her class. Did someone do it for her? No, the others wouldn't do that to her. She can’t do magic anymore. And while it was open to non-magic users, this is the last class she wants to find herself in. She can’t go in there. Nobody knows she’s there. Maybe if she quietly walked away, she could go to Moondancer and ask her to-

“If you stand out there all class period, I’m afraid I’m going to have to write you up as tardy.”

Chrysalis froze in place. Now there was no way she was gonna get out of this one. Her heart felt like it was gonna leap out of her chest. How did she know she was out here? Did she have super hearing too?

“Come on, child. Don’t be afraid. We won’t bite.”

There was no going back now. Taking in a deep breath. She clutched her straps together and slowly opened the door. The eyes of all the students, including her friends widened in surprise.

“Welcome, Chrysalis. I was worried that you didn’t get the memo about your schedule change.” Radiance said, her smile not wavering. “Don’t worry. I was only kidding about the tardiness part. There’s nothing to be afraid of, dear.”

Everyone in the classroom was shocked by who joined their class. Why in the world was Chrysalis taking a magic class? Cozy especially had this question running through her head, as Opaline growled in annoyance.

“And just as I was finally away from that bug.” she whispered.

Meanwhile, Iris and the others were equally as shocked. Did…did she change her mind all of a sudden? She didn’t seem interested at all in the subject. Not to mention her neighbors were in the same class. One of which she clearly didn’t have a good relationship with. Akari was especially suspicious. Something about this just didn’t add up. Part of her thinks it's some kind of mistake but at the same time, it just didn’t sit with her.

Radiance handed her a text book and placed a hand behind her shoulder, guiding her to the stairs leading to the top level of desks. “You can have a seat next to Cozy Glow there.”

Cozy’s heart skipped a beat when she looked to see an empty seat next to her. She gave her aunt a look of “please no” while being a bit subtle.

“I’m sure that won’t be a problem for you, will it Cozy?” Radiance looked her way, her smile still there but one could also notice a hint of sternness in her voice. One that made Cozy grumble and lean back in her seat in annoyance. Chrysalis slowly walked up the stairs, once again feeling the energy of the other students bouncing off her like heat in a fireplace. She felt like she was walking forever until she finally made it to the top and quietly sat down in her seat, getting out her notebook. She took a quick glance at the pegasus who simply huffed in turned her head slightly to the side. Chrysalis sighed and opened up her notebook, ready to take notes.

“Now then, back to what I was saying,” Radiance began. “This magic class won’t be as the one you started last year. This will be much more advanced and will involve all your undivided attention. I have taken a glance at all of your records for last year and I must say, I was rather impressed by almost all of you. Especially you four.” she said, pointing to Iris, Gallant, Akari, and Mai. “Although, that is to be expected based on your parent’s history. I expect nothing but the best from you.”

“Oh, Th-thank you, Miss Radiance,” said Iris, slightly taken aback by her kind remark.

“We won’t let you down.” said Gallant. Iris looked towards Akari and Mai, the three quietly squealed in delight.

Radiance nodded before looking back to the rest of the class. “And that goes for all of you. Which is why I’m announcing a…competition if you will.” Whispers and murmurs echoed throughout the room. “The rules are fairly simple, for the next several weeks, I will be watching every single one of you and your progress throughout my class. You should know I take magic very very seriously. I want to make sure every one of you understands this because before we all leave for the holiday break, I will be choosing one of you to take a private tutoring session with me to further help your studies in magical arts. To put it simply, one of you will become my apprentice for the rest of the time you are here at Harmony High.”

The sound of gasps filled the room as everyone was in shock. An apprentice to Mistress Radiance? That’s a dream come true! And will surely help them get into top colleges and universities once they graduate.

“Now don’t worry, whether if you can wield magic or you cannot, everyone has a fair chance. Magic is more than cheap parlor tricks and going from one place to another. Magic lives in all of us. It binds us together. It’s our past and our future. And you must all show me you have what it takes for me to pass my teachings onto you. And even if you aren’t picked, that doesn’t mean I disliked your performance. I sense greatness in each and every one of you and I know you will do good with what I teach as you get older and go out into this new world.”

The class continued whispering to each other. Now Chrysalis was even more confused as to why she was here. She glanced down at her friends who were all talking amongst themselves, excited to take on this challenge before looking at Cozy Glow who simply rolled her eyes and went back to lookin at her pocket mirror, adjusting her hair. Seems as though she wasn’t really interested in this contest. Not that she could blame her, what good would it do for her being the apprentice of her own auntie? Speaking of which, way was she even in this class to begin with? She lived with her for how long? She probably knows all that she’s going to say before she even says it.

“Alright, now with that out of the way,” Radiance said, clapping her hands together. “Let's begin the class with something a little basic just to get some of your memories jogged in case you forgot.” She walked over to the chalkboard and picked up a piece of chalk with her magic and began writing down some words on the board.

"Magic," she began, her voice both commanding and reassuring, "Its more than just levitating objects or casting flashy spells. It's ancient, powerful, and—probably no surprise to any of you—very, very dangerous."

As she wrote on the chalkboard, the chalk levitated with a precision that spoke of years of practice. Her words hung in the air, and the students, unicorns, humans, and other non-magic users, exchanged glances. Some were curious, others concerned, but all were eager to learn.

The teacher turned around, the chalk now levitating besides her. Her gaze swept over the class as she added, “It’s also unpredictable. Even the most skilled can find themselves overwhelmed if they’re not careful.”

Some students fidgeted in their seats, and the silence stretched out, making the atmosphere even more tense. She turned to face the class fully, flipping through a book until she landed on a page with two illustrations of unicorns. "There are two known types of magic in our world—light and dark. Can anyone tell me how these two kinds of magic differ?"

The class fell silent, and several seconds passed with no one raising their hand. Radiance looked around, her expression expectant but patient. “Come on, I won’t bite. Give it a shot. Anybody? Somebody?”

Finally, the pink hand of a familiar alicorn raised. Radiance smirked noticing this. “Go ahead, Ms. Blaze.”

“Light magic is often associated with positive and good deeds such as love, harmony, and friendship. Like the Crystal Empire—” she began, her voice steady. “—the more hope and love it has, the stronger magic becomes across Equestria and the Human World.”

“Correct. And dark magic? Anyone else wants to take a crack?”

After several seconds, Gallant’s hand raised.

“Yes, Mr. Steed.”

The unicorn was a bit hesitant before answering. “Dark magic is more associated with negative emotions like hate, anger, and pride. The more of that in the world, the more magic can be affected all over the world. If a pony uses too much of it, they can become permanently corrupt, making it almost impossible to redeem them…I think?”

Radiance nodded. “Spot on! Excellent work both of you.” she said. “Keep that up and you two lovers may need to fight to the death to be my apprentice.”

The class erupted in laughter as the two teens blushed, chuckling awkwardly at the joke. Chrysalis rolled her eyes in amusement but noticed how Cozy and Opaline’s eye roll was more of an annoyance. Not too surprising really.

“But to go back to the topic. While both of these are true, You were all led to believe that both dark and light magic are two sides of the same coin. Good and evil. A balance. Am I not wrong?”

The class nodded in unison.

Her small smirk formed on her lips. “Well, what if I told you that they are much more similar than you think?”

Eyebrows and the sound of confusion filled the room. Chrysalis, who wasn’t paying much attention, perked up a bit at what she said. What did she mean by much more similar? Radiance then wrote beneath the word “Magic” in large bold letters: “Intent and Emotion.”

“The key difference between light and dark isnt the spells themselves, but rather the intent behind them-and the emotions fueling them.”

The murmurs grew louder, which were quickie silenced when Radiance raised a hand.

“For example, a simple spell meant to protect someone, while meant for good could differ. If fueled by let's say, loyalty and love, It could make a force field, however, if fueled by anger or vengeance, could make something more….violent. Whereas dark magic, while can be dangerous, doesn’t necessarily mean that it's evil. It can be used for good intentions. Although, once again, it depends on what’s inside the pony, or human’s heart,” she added gesturing to Iris.

Chrysalis felt a cold chill run down her spine. She glanced at Cozy whose expression was unreadable and Opaline who was really invested in the study.

“Magic isn’t the one who chooses sides, you do. It’s not about the spells cast but what inside the person’s heart when they cast them. Just because one wields the other doesn’t always mean they are bad. Sometimes, desperate times call for desperate measures. And other times, you just need a gentle push in the right direction.”

She glanced up at Chrysalis and gave her soft smile. Now the changeling was even more invested in her studies than before. Just this lesson alone, made her rethink being apart of this class. Chrysalis leaned back in her chair, the weight of the words hanging in the air. Was it really true? Is light and dark magic not as different as people make it out to be? Is this something that Korra and the alicorns knew about? Judging by the looks on her friend’s face, that may not be the case. Could…could this help her? No. But then again…

“Ms. Chrysalis?”

The changeling was snapped out of her thoughts as she glanced towards the teacher…and everyone glancing at her.

“Is everything alright?” Radiance asked with concern. “You seem to be in another world there.”

“Oh Sorry! I was just thinking a little too hard about the topic that’s all.” She said, sitting up straight in her seat. “I promise it won’t happen again.”

Radiance nodded her head before going back to the topic. Chrysalis covered her eyes slightly, a little embarrassed by her out-of-zone moment.

“Weirdo.” Opaline whispered to Cozy, who simply nodded in agreement but didn’t take her eyes off the changeling. She narrowed her eyes in suspicion. She seemed a lot more invested in the lesson than when she came in. A little too invested. Just what was she thinking.

“Alright, now turn to page 10 in your textbooks,” Radiance instructed. “There, we’ll start with the history of light magic.”

Time seemed to move pretty quickly for as soon as the class started, it ended as the bell rang. Everyone gathered up their things and was about to walk out the door.

“Alright, everyone! Be ready to dive into the rituals section of Chapter 3 next class. And don’t forget to go over pages 15-20 for a pop quiz!” she shouted as everyone walked out the door. Chrysalis got up from her seat and began to walk down the steps, only to be pushed aside by Opaline and Cozy, whereas Misty simply excused herself politely to catch up with them. Her friends were at the bottom waiting for her, and by the looks on their faces, they had some questions.

“Honestly didn’t expect you to be here.” said Mai. “I thought you said you weren’t interested?”

“I wasn’t.” Chrysalis. “Doctor Turner said my classes were switched. I had no idea until I sat down. Moondancer was supposed to tell me.”

“Really? That doesn’t sound like Moondancer.” said Iris. “Although who even added your name to the class?”

“Maybe it was mistake?” said Gallant.

“Ms. Chrysalis?” The others looked to see Radiance walking towards them. “May I speak with you in my office? Don’t worry it’ll be quick.”

“Don’t worry, we’ll wait for you outside,” said Akari with a reassuring smile as the four walked out of the classroom while Chrysalis followed the teacher into her office. She was quite surprised by how big this place was for a school office. One could mistaken for a second classroom. Shelves adorned with books and trinkets and the walls were painted with various mystical symbols and writings. Above, there was a skylight, the afternoon sun shining down into the center of the room. Once they were both inside, she closed the door, locked it, and brought the drapes down, making sure everyone was out of her classroom. Chrysalis gulped a little as she walked towards her desk and began rummaging through her drawer.

“Uh, M-Miss Radiance?” she said, her breath short and shaky. “I was wondering actually. There has to be some mistake. I didn’t sign up for your class. I was wondering if maybe if I could be…removed?”

The teacher ignored her as she pulled out a book and flipped through some pages before landing on the one she was looking for. She summoned a quill out of thin air and wrote something down in the book.

“Miss Radian-”

She slammed the book shut, causing it to echo throughout the room. “How long?”

“Excuse me?”

“How long have you had your….talent?”

Chrysalis tensed up, her heart beginning to race once again. “I…I don’t know what you’re talking about.” She lied as she inched more to the door.

Radiance scoffed and placed the book on her desk. “So we’re doing this, are we?” she turned her back and grabbed something off the shelf. Chrysalis couldn’t make out what it was besides a jeweled top.

“Look, if there’s nothing else to talk about I should probably get to cla-”

Without warning, Radiance turned around and flung the object at her, which was revealed to be an incredibly sharp dagger. Chrysalis screamed and raised her hands up, even though that would do little to nothing to protect her from the weapon. She waited for a weapon to make impact but to her confusion nothing. Not a pinch, not a shot of pain, nothing. She opened her eyes which became wide as soccer balls when she saw what happened. In front of her, the dagger was frozen in place, held up a greenish-teal aura surrounding it. As well as her hands. She looked to see Radiance, her eyes also wide in shock as she walked away from her desk and closely examined the object, still hanging in the air.

“Absolutely remarkable.” she whispered, tapping the dagger with her finger. Chrysalis then lowered her hands, which caused the aura to disappear and the dagger to drop to the floor with a clang. Radiance then picked up the dagger and held it in her hand and looked up to the changeling, who’s ears were pressed to her side and even turning a little red in anger.

“What the heck, lady!?” She shouted. “You could’ve killed me! What was that for?!”

Radiance kept her composure, not affected by her shouting in the slightest. “I just had to make sure of something.” she said. “And it seems my suspicion was correct. Although I probably should’ve done something less deadly. My apologies.”

Chrysalis took in a deep breath before exhaling. Her heart was still racing but at least she wasn’t dead. But that just left another problem. Radiance now knows about her secret. Her eyes shot open and clapped her hands together. “I-I can explain!”

Radiance placed her hands on her shoulder. “Don’t worry, child. You’re secret is safe with me.”

Chrysalis at first didn’t want to believe her, but the more she gazed into her eyes the more she felt as though she could trust her. She couldn’t explain it but her demeanor and how she talked just made her feel calm and relaxed. She bit her bottom lip before she slowly nodded her head. Radiance smiled softly before gesturing her to take a seat. She sat down as the teacher sat next to her to make her feel more comfortable.

“How long?” Chrysalis asked.

“Since lunch yesterday,” Radiance replied. “I never thought I’d live to see the day. A changeling using magic? Like I knew about you’re history of course but I figured you lost that ability when you reverted back to your normal self.”

“I thought so too.” said the changeling. “That is until a couple of months after being restored. They started happening when I was asleep at first, mostly nightmares. When I woke up, stuff was flung all over the room and I almost gave my roommate a concussion.”

“Kuvira knows about this?”

Chrysalis nodded. “First it was off and on but every since the mirror incident.”

“Mirror incident?”

“Long story short, A friend of Iris’s family’s niece got a little upset for being snubbed the role of Lady-Mare in the movie so she sabotaged the film but was caught was kicked out and found a mirror that trapped all my friends in and turned her into a monster.”

Radiance blinked a few times, letting it all settle in. “Huh, interesting.”

“Yep. But ever since that day, they became more frequently until about a week before school started, it started happening whenever my emotions go out of check.”

“Out of check?”

“Negative emotions. So anger, anxiety, fear, sometimes sadness.” She said, counting them on her finger. “Something that take me and...I can't control it.”

“And you told nobody about this besides Kuvira? Not even your friends?”

Chrysalis took in a deep breath. “I want to. I really do but…I don’t know what they’ll think of me. I mean you already know my reputation outside of school but if word got out that I still have magic. I can't risk hurting anyone.” she clenched the edge of her skirt trying not to think of the outcome. ““It’s why I didn’t want to be in your class. With this…curse, who knows what I could do to those I care about. I…I just can’t. Not yet.”

“Oh my dear child,” Radiance said, her voice soft and reassuring, grabbing her arm. “What you have isn’t a curse, it's a gift.”

Chrysalis shook her head. “How can it be a gift when I can’t even control it? I didn’t even want to be in your class.”

“So you want to get rid of it?”

“Yes! No? I don't know, honestly.”

“I think you just need the proper training, that's all.” said Radiance. “Or at least the right knowledge. That's the reason why I put you in my class.”

Chrysalis's eyes widened. “You…you put me in?”

Radiance nodded and placed a gentle hand over hers. “Magic, as I said earlier, is neither inherently good nor evil. It's shaped by the one who wields it. With the right guidance, you can learn to control it—and use it for good. And maybe, you don't have be afriad anymore.”

Chrysalis sat in silence, pondering what the teacher said. Its too dangerous and knowing more could possibly make things worse for her and everyone around her. But then again, the more she learns, the more that maybe she could understand. She can’t hide it forever.

“I won’t force you.” Radiance continued. “If you want to leave the class, I’ll speak with Moondancer and adjust your schedule. But if you choose to stay, I promise to help you every step of the way. I'll even help tutor you during your free time if that's something you want to do.”

Chrysalis looked up, meeting Radiance’s kind, understanding gaze.

“Take your time. I don't need an answer this moment.” Radiance said gently. “Think about it, overnight then let me know you’re decision tomorrow.”

She nodded slowly and stood up to leave, her mind still racing as she closed the office door behind her. As she walked out the classroom, her friends were waiting for her as promised.

“What did she want?” Iris asked, concern in her eyes.

Chrysalis forced a fake smile and shrugged her shoulders. “Just wanted to talk to me about being zoned out earlier. Nothing much. Come on, let’s get to class.” And with that, she quickly began to walk down the hall, waiting till she was a distanc away till her smile faltered. The others looked at each other in confusion before walking to catch up with her, Unbeknownst to them, a certain pink pegasus was watching from a distance, her eyes narrowing in suspicion.

Iris picked at her dinner plate as her family sat down for dinner. She could barely think straight when doing her homework when she got home earlier. At first she figured its probably because she was just hungry for a home cooked meal so she would feel better once dinner was served. Only problem is, she still felt like a ton of bricks hit her in the head, even when the menu for tonight was dad’s famous spicy stir-fry. She just couldn’t shake the feeling from her mind.

She was too distracted by today. Honestly, she’s been distracted by the last couple days. She tried not to worry about Chrysalis but with each passing day, things just seemed to get worse for her and whenever she tried to confront and talk about it, she simply brushed it off. Now with this Cozy Glow girl going to their school, on top of Opaline and Pao, it was as though the odds were going against her with each passing moment.

Sure, she did get acquainted with Jasper, Velvet, and Lu Ten but they were already friends with them to begin with. Misty also seems to like her. Or at least she thinks so. They haven’t really talked much outside of class from what she’s seen. Besides that, none of the other kids in school have really even talked to her. Now she and her friends have to be the new school poster children due to their new status, which is completely unfair. She knew going in as the new avatar and element of harmony that there was a huge responsibility with it. She just didn’t think it would also mean having that at school as well. Not that she hates all the attention, she got enough of that prior but now all eyes on her and her friends to be the ‘face of the school’ or whatever Ms. Slate said. As if the pressure was already bad enough.

She sighed and tapped her fork on her plate. It felt like yesterday when she was thinking of not having any action or eventful going on but now these past 72 hours have made her wis to go back to everything prior to the mirror incident. Where her biggest problems were either figuring out what shirt to wear or sneaking out to hang with Akari in the Everfree Forest.

"Iris?"

Iris looked up to see both her mom and dad looking at her with concern looks on their faces. Korra while much older than in her glory days was still as beautiful and sharp as ever. She wore her usual daily outfit while out doing her royal duties as queen and her big, bright, and beautiful tan wings with blue tips looked like they havent aged a day, a clear sign she has taken good care of them. As for Mako, he looked as handsome as he did when he first met his wife many years ago. He was out of his uniform and in something a bit more comfortable as it was his turn to cook dinner. Iris blinked a few times before shaking her head to clear her mind.

“Yeah?”

“We asked how was school today?” said Korra, her voice soft and gentle.

“Oh, it was fine.” she answered, trying to act nothing was bothering her, but even she knew it wasn’t that easy to fool her parents, especially when one was a literal detective for most of his life.

“You alright, sport?” asked Mako with concern. “You barely touched your food.”

Iris looked down and noticed he was right. Looked as though she was playing with it more than actually eating it. She sighed and leaned back in her seat. No point in hiding it now. “Sorry, Daddy. It’s just…A lot’s been going on these past few days, and I’m not even through the first week of school yet.”

“Is it about Chrysalis?” asked Korra. Iris nodded.

“Then there’s also the fact that Ms. Slate has placed more pressure on us to uphold the school’s ‘reputation.’” she said, air quoting the last part.

“I still think what she said was uncalled for.” said Mako, his voice hinting at frustration. “Element of Harmony or not, you and your friends are still kids. It’s not your responsibility to uphold the reputation of the school. And Zolt agreed to this?”

“I think Zolt would be the last person to agree with Regal Slate, despite them being the heads of the school.” said Korra.

“Yeah, he said to not take it too heart but that's, easier said than done.” said Iris, a hint of bitterness in her voice. “But that’s besides the point. You remember Cozy Glow?”

“The one pegasus that started school yesterday and is hanging out with Opaline?” said Mako. “You told you she was a bit rude to you and your friends when you first met.”

“I did, but get this. Chrysalis now found out that she moved into the vacant apartment next door to her.”

Korra’s eyebrows shot up in surprise. “Well, that’s a coincidence.”

“You think that's a coincidence? Take a wild guess as to who her aunt is?”

The adults looked at each other before shrugging their shoulders.

“Mistress Radiance.”

The two adult’s eyes widened as big as their plates Korra’s wings twitching in surprise and Mako setting his cup down slowly as they both let that wave of news hit them hard in the head. They looked at each other in disbelief.

“Mistress Radiance?” said Korra. “The same Mistress Radiance who is one of the most iconic unicorns in the world? That Mistress Radiance.”

“The very same.”

Mako placed his elbows on the table, resting his head on his hands. “That’s..alot to take in.”

“I know right? Now it feels like everything is piling up. At first it was just helping Chrysalis get adjusted to her new life and get settled in school but now it feels like she’s shutting us out, Cozy’s becoming a problem, and we already have to deal with Pao and Opaline as is, and now her aunt is my magic arts teacher! One which I admire as I have a poster in my room of her. So now there’s her family connections.” Iris groaned and hanged her head at the table. “I know I wanted to be more than who I was before but this isn’t what I was expecting in such a short time. Be careful what you wish for, huh?” She sarcastically laughed, though it was more of a dry laugh then an actual one.

Korra reached over and grabbed her daughter’s hand, gripping it tightly. “I’m so sorry you are going through this, sweetie. You shouldn’t have this much stress.”

“Just….how did you two handle this amount of pressure? Especially you mom. With how much happened in such a short time, I’m surprised you haven't gone bald yet with all that stress.”

Korra and Mako chuckled softly at the remark. “I’m gonna be honest, It wasn’t easy. It never was. And you know what challenges I had to face when I got these wings. There were times I wanted to give up and just accept the impossible is impossible to beat. But fortunately, I had your father, Uncle Bolin, Aunt Asami, Tenzin, the Mane Six, and so much more to help me get through it all. Now you have you’re friends to help you as well. I can imagine they are also feeling the same weight as you are as we speak. But I also know that deep down they don’t have to face alone as you got each other.”

Mako then spoke up, taking in her other hand. “And as for Chrysalis you gotta remember, she is still adjusting to her new life. And people are still not fully on board with her being around. Give her enough space where she can find her place but still be there for her when she needs you. When she’s ready, she’ll talk.”

Iris smiled faintly at her parent’s words of encouragement. They always knew the right words to say, even if it gave her a little more confidence. It’s one of the reasons why she’s so lucky to have both of them as her mommy and daddy. “Yeah. You’re right. Thanks, guys.”

“And also, just because she’s the niece of a world-famous unicorn, that doesn’t mean Cozy is safe from one of the city’s greatest detectives.” Mako said with pride. “If she causes any issues for you and your friends, me and the others know a technique or two to make sure she doesn’t bother you again.”

“Aren’t those the same “techniques” you used when that boy in 8th grade asked me out on a date?” Iris said, arching an eyebrow and crossing her arms.

“It worked didn’t it?”

“It was for ice cream!”

“You scared the poor kid nearly to death.” Korra said. “His family moved to another city because of it.”

“Then I guess that answers that question.” Mako said leaning back in his chair, hands behind his head. “Man I’m good at my job.”

The two females exchanged glances at each other before rolling their eyes, going back to their meal. Even after all these years, Mako still knew how to carry an ego. The firebender smiled confidently, only to have it vanish when he felt a green bean slap him straight in the forehead, He looked towards the two, who casually went back to eating. He narrowed his eyes in annoyance before taking the green bean and tossing it to Akhult who caught it in mid-air and ate it in one bite.

“Anyway, let’s talk about something less….stressful.” said Korra. “You’re class with Mistress Radiance started today right?”

“Yep.” said Iris.

“And?”

“It’s so amazing!” she exclaimed, her previous demeanor completely vanished as if it was never there. “We learned so much in just the first couple of chapters!”

“Oh really?” said Mako, interested in what she learned.

“Like did you know that light and dark magic is much more similar than we thought? I never knew that, Akari and Gallant never knew that, nobody knew that!”

Korra arched an eyebrow at this revelation. “It is?”

“Yeah, Like sure, it's two separate entities but it's how the wielder uses them that makes them what they are. Seriously, it is insane! And that’s not all of it. She’s also having a contest that will last throughout the semester and the winner get private studies for the rest of the school year. You’ll become her apprentice!”

Korra and Mako blinked in surprise at this news. “Wow, thats..amazing!” said Korra. “I guess that means you and the others are gonna study really hard, huh?”

“You know it!”

“I wonder how Twilight thinks of all this?” said Mako. “No doubt Akari has told her about it by now.”

“I’m sure she’s taking it quite well,” said Korra. “Just like how she took it the time when Nova slipped up and compared her to Starswirl the Bearded.”

The three shuddered at that core memory.

“Poor guy. He had no idea what he unleashed.” said Mako.

“I still think Twilight shouldn’t be that harsh.” said Korra. “Yeah, she’s no Starswirl, but I still think what Radiance has done with her work in Equestria has helped so many ponies. I respect that."

“I’m sure she’s calmed down since then.” said Iris. “She still can’t be that upset, right?”

If only the little alicorn knew. While Akari was talking about her day at school, both her father and her cousin Flurry Heart, were eagerly listening to what they learned in class today, as if they were entranced by her teachings, even if she wasn’t there. Meanwhile, Twilight was slouched in her seat, stabbing her food with her fork and eating quietly but aggressively with each bite.

“And then, she even did a demonstration at the very end of class!” she concluded. “It was so cool!”

“Wow, that’s so cool!” said Flurry Heart.

“Sounds like you had quite a first day of class.” said Flash. “What do you think, honey?”

“Yeah. Grrrrrreat.” she said, her voice stale and cold. The others didn’t take it to heart that much since they knew how she felt about her new teacher.

“I still can’t believe you have the Mistress Radiance as your teacher!” said Flurry Heart. “I mean no offense to Nova, he’s a great teacher at the university, but this is Mistress Radiance were talking about. Don’t tell him I said that.”

“I’m sure he would agree.” said Akari. “Even he’s fascinated by her work. Caught him and Iris reading some of her books when they trained.”

“Of course he did.” Twilight muttered dryly.

“And light and dark magic? All on you’re first day? That’s insane! Like I never thought about it that way. I’m sure not even my mom or aunties knew about that. Heck, I doubt even Starswirl knew-”

The loud clang of a cup was heard as the three turned to see Twilight aggressively slamming it on the table before looking up and forcing a smile on her face. “Y'know I think it’s time for dessert. Who wants dessert? I want dessert Imma go get dessert alright? Alright!” she said through her teeth as she levitated everyone’s plate off the table and took them to the kitchen. The two princesses looked on in confusion while Flash rolled his eyes.

“Yeah, should’ve seen that coming.”

“Like I knew Auntie Twilight wasn’t a fan of Mistress Radiance, but I didn’t think she disliked her this much.”

“That’s my mom for ya.” said Iris. “Always has been a Swirl Stan, always will be.”

“Swirl Stan?”

“Something the kids at school made up for those who are big fans of Starswirl. At first it didn’t catch on but the more you say it. Kinda rolls off the tongue.”

“What do you guys call fans of Radiance?”

“Radi-stars”

“That doesn’t make any sense!” Twilight shouted from the other room. “I mean who calls themselves a Radi-star? That’s completely stupid. She’s stupid! Her face is stupid GAH STUPID PIE!”

“I better go calm your mother down before she sets fire to the kitchen….again.” said Flash before getting up from his seat to head to the kitchen.

“I hope this won’t be a common thing that happens when I’m staying with you guys for the year.” said Flurry Heart.

Akari brushed her hoof. “Don’t worry, it wont happen every day. Probably twice a month though.”

“Can’t wait.” Flurry said sarcastically, the two laughing.

“Yknow what’s the weirdest thing though?”

“Weirder than your new rather snobbish classmate is the niece of your magical arts teacher?”

“Kinda? Its weird that Chrysalis is taking the same class as me and the others.”

Flurry Heart expression turned from one of happiness to more neutral. “Oh, She’s in the same class as you guys?”

“Yeah. We thought it was a mistake but when we went to ask her about it, she kinda brushed it off. Maybe she changed her mind?”

“Maybe.”

Akari noticed her cousin’s change of emotion and let out a sigh. “Still not ready to talk to her?”

“Huh?”

“Flurry.” said Akari. “You always have that same expression on your face whenever we bring her up. It’s as though you dislike talking about her.”

“What? No of course not!” Flurry Heart said defensively. “It’s just…you know why.”

“You can’t keep bottling it in. You’ve barely talked to her since the festival. She's not the same pony she was before. She really wants to change.”

“Look, Kars. I’m glad you and your friends are giving her a second chance. I really do. But…after everything she did to my family, It’s just…I dunno. I don’t feel it's the right time for me.”

“I’m sure she would appreciate it if you at least sit and talk to her.”

Flurry looked down at the floor for a moment. She was right, She should talk to her. But just looking at her fills her with dread and even anger. She knows she’s trying to change and she wants to forgive her. But after everything she’s done to her family, her parents, It’s not that easy as some make it out to be.

“I will, just not yet.” she replied. Akari sighed but nodded her head. This was going to take time but she shoudn’t force her either. Like Chrysalis, it was going to take time. And when it was right, then she’ll talk. She can only hope however that it’ll be for the better and not worst.

Cozy growled in frustration as she tossed her school outfit out from the room divider she was behind as she got changed for bed, Milo dodging it as it landed on the ground next to him.

“This is ridiculous!” she shouted. “Not only do I have to deal with that bug as my next-door neighbor, but now she’s in the same class I’m in! One that I highly doubt she had any interest taking. So now I’m stuck with the 'Goondians' in not only homeroom, but now this!” She grunted as she adjusted the straps on her silky nightgown before walking to her mirror and began to remove the makeup she had on. “As if moving to this stupid city was already bad enough. Ugh just what she was thinking?!”

She took her hairbrush and began to brush her hair aggressively before going to her tail. “I mean I know she’s working on something big but she could’ve at least asked me if I was okay with all this but nooo! As always Auntie Vee always leaves Cozy Glow out of her plans as usual. I swear sometimes she can be a real pain in my-AHH!”

She screamed as she tugged the hairbrush a little too tightly causing a clump of hair to get stuck. She groaned and fell back on her bed covering her face with her hands. She heard the faint sound of feet pattering and looked to her side to see MIlo staring at her, paws on his little hips, eyebrow raised.

“Well? You just gonna sit there or you gonna say something?” she said. “It’s around this time where you snarkily speak and say I’m overreacting.”

The mink rolled his eyes at this remark before he opened his mouth.…“What did I tell you about brush-ranting?” he spoke in a Italian-American-esque accent. “And I was waiting for you to finish flailing around like a maniac. Now, gimme your tail so I can get it out already.”

Cozy rolled her eyes and lifted her tail for the mink to take it as he began to untangle the clump of hair. “Be careful, I’m not in the mood for any more pain.”

“You know if you didn’t brush like you were fighting a timberwolf, this wouldn’t always happen.” Milo muttered as he started to untangle the knots. “And for the record, she did talk to you about the whole thing before we moved.”

“Yeah. the day before we packed!” she said before wincing at the sudden shot of pain. “Ouch watch it!”

“Keep still!” he replied as he pulled out another clump of hair. “Look, I ain't a fan of it either, my first night out was anything but pleasant.” He said, remembering his encounter with Chrysalis. “Which by the way, you owe me big time for going through the trouble of getting the amulet you dropped! You're lucky I got fast feet.”

“It wasn’t my fault! It was that dumb changeling.” Cozy retorted. “If she was just watching where she was going instead of singing like a bansHEEEEOUCH!”

“Hold it!” he said, as he tugged a few more times. “I got a big one.”

“If she watched where she was going then this wouldn’t have happened in the first place!”

“Aren’t you being a bit too hard on her? I mean you barely know the girl.”

“I already know enough.” Cozy huffed, crossing her arms and pouting.

Milo pulled once more and the brush slipped out from her tail. “There, one problem solved.” He said, tossing the brush aside and crossing his arms. “But I’m telling you, kid, As much as you like it or not, this is your new life for the foreseeable future so better buckle up and suck it up.”

Cozy let out a dramatic groan, burying her face in her pillow. “Why is everyone in this city so impossible?”

”Maybe it’s not the city, kid,” Milo teased. “It’s probably just you.”

Her pillow flew at him a top speed, but Milo was quick and ducked, laughing with glee but that was short-lived at she threw another pillow that knocked him off her bed.

“Bullseye.” She said with a smirk.

“Ha ha fine you win.” He said dryly as he got himself up. “But next time I’ll be ready!”

Cozy rolled her eyes and brought up the amulet she had around her neck, the pink gold and blue jewel glistening in the light. For some, this would look like some fancy jewelry to wear and show off in public, but to her it was much more than that. Much more important. She was lucky Milo was able to snag it back cause she did not want another earful from her auntie.

Milo hopped back on the bed and walked over to her, noticing her saddened expression. “Hey, so Vee is gonna be a bit late tonight. How about I get dinner started. You’re usual? Makes you feel better.”

Cozy put the amulet down and glanced towards him. “Extra sauce?”

”Always.”

Cozy gave him a small smile, patting him on the head. “Thanks, Milo.”

Milo nodded before hopping off the bed and scurrying into the kitchen.

“Oh and wear a hairnet this time!”

”Yeah Yeah Yeah!”

Chrysalis tossed and turned into her bed, grunting and moaning as images flashed in her head. Sweat poured down her face and her breathing began to shorten as she delved deeper into the dream.

CRACK

She gasped and shot up from her bed, turning into her anthro form instantly, her pupils were still dilated but her short breaths began to steady. She looked around to check her surroundings. She was away from that horrible dark place and back in her room. She looked and saw Kuvira still sleeping soundly. She breathed a sigh of relief before noticing her reflection in the bedroom mirror.

Her eyes,. They were glowing.

Her heart skipped a beat as she looked down at her hands and save them flickering in and out. She then noticed something else next to her. Next to her bed on the wall was a crack. Not a large one but one where it could be noticeable from a distance. She gasped and grabbed a picture from the wall and placed it on top, trying to cover it, well at least try the best she could as it covered most except for a bit of the top part. She looked at her attempted cover up only to sigh in annoyance. This was getting out of control, she can barely sleep most nights and now it seems as though her powers are getting stronger and more dangerous. She couldn’t keep going like this.

But she couldn’t tell her friends yet. She couldn’t tell anyone else. Mistress Radiance finding out was already bad enough, and even though she believes she’ll keep her secret, just for how long? She could see that same look in Kuvira at dinnertime. She knew she can’t keep it too herself much longer and she will spill the beans. And Chrysalis didn’t want her to carry that burden any longer but she couldn’t bring herself to say anything. She had to control this power, but how?

Her mind then went to what Radiance said to her earlier that day. Could she actually help her control this? Can that class help her too? At first she was against the idea of being in that room, especially with Cozy and Opaline, but if it means it can help her figure out how to deal with all of this, then she might as well suck it up. Still though, being in the class would also raise eyebrows to her friends and fellow classmates. She looked down at her hands once more, the glowing aura gone once again. She clenched them shut, taking in a deep breath and letting it out.

She made her decision.

Students piled into Miss Radiance’s classroom for another day of knowledge and learning. Some talked amongst themselves over the homework they did, with some even asking for the answers on some questions they couldn’’t figure out, quickly writing them down on their paper before the teacher noticed.

“Alright class, settle down!” Radiance called out, clapping her hands together, creating a booming sound that made every student quiet down almost instantly.

“I hope each and everyone of you had no issues with the assignment I gave you yesterday?” She said, “Now please turn in your assingments to the end seat of each of your row and I shall collect them, then we’ll get started.”

The students did as what they were instructed and handed them down until each one was at the edge. Although for the top row of seats, there was one missing. Radiance looked up and sighed sadly. Iris and the others noticed her expression and looked to see Chrysalis not in her seat.

“I guess she got her schedule fixed.” Whispered Mai.

Cozy and Opaline smirked and quietly high fived each other, guess they won’t be dealing with that bug anymore. Radiance finished collecting the assignments and placed them on her desk before turning back to the class.

”Now then,” she started. “Let’s begin with—“

knock knock

The room looked towards the door, which knocked again, a bit louder this time. Several students arched their eyebrow in confusion, including Radiance as she walked towards the door and opened, only to be surprised to see who was standing at the door.

”Sorry, I got lost again.” Said Chrysalis, while holding up her assignment. “I hope I’m not too late.”

Everyone in the room was just as shocked by her appearance, especially her friends, Opaline, and Cozy. Radiance however, only took her assignment and gave her warm smile.

”Actually my dear, you are right on time.” She said, as she stepped aside, allowing her to come into her class. Chrysalis wasted no time going and walking up the steps, waving to her friends briefly before taking her seat next to Cozy, who was still in disbelief. Chrysalis only gave her smug smirk before pulling out her books. The pegasus then scoffed and grabbed her pencil.

”Guess you'll be stuck with me for the rest of the year….ditz.” She whispered quietly, Cozy’s eyes shot open, her left eye twitching a bit and her pink skin becoming more redder, her anger rising as her grip on her pencil became tighter and tighter until a snap was heard, the top part falling to the ground.

If this is the game she wants to play, then fine. It’s on.

”Alright class, please pull out a pencil and get ready for your pop quiz!”