Chapter 1: First Day At Ponyville Elementary
The Strange Story Of Soul Rune
By: Soul Rune
“Good morning class.” Said a mature and caring voice to a room full of young ponies.
“Good morning Miss Cherilee.” The class said, half of the young ponies were bored and were saying it like a robot would, while the other half was happy and enthusiastic to start the day and were saying with all the energy they could muster.
“As you all know we have a new student in our class and it is my pleasure to introduce you to her, So let's give a warm welcome to our new student Soul Rune!”
As she said this a little filly entered the room, she was a earth pony and her fur was a bright blue and she had messy hair that spiked out in all directions, but the strangest thing was the colour of her hair and her eyes they were white as snow even though she was only a filly. She looked very shy when she entered the room, she was looking at the ground and was also covering her flank with her tail, making it impossible to see her cutie mark if she even had one. When she stood beside Miss Cheerilee she curled up slightly to try and avoid the gaze of the other school ponies in the room.
“You can take any seat you want so long as it's empty Soul Rune.” Said Miss Cheerilee. Soul Rune then looked for the first time at the desks set up in the class room, there were two empty desks one was beside a silver filly with glasses and a blue colt with yellow hair. The other seat was between a white unicorn filly and a pink filly with a small tiara.
She had no idea who these ponies were but she decided to go with the one that had a white unicorn beside it. She slowly walked over to her desk, once again very interested by the ground and sat down. When she sat down the teacher began to talk about the different types of ponies, she started with earth ponies but Soul Rune was one so she payed little attention to the lesson.
About a minute went by before Soul Rune heard someone whispering. “Psst, new pony, over here.” The pony that was whispering was obviously talking to her so she looked over to see the pink pony with the tiara looking at her. “My name is Diamond Tiara you should remember it beca-” “Ahem!” The sound of someone clearing their throat loudly ended their conversation as they both looked to the board where they saw the teacher glaring at them. Suffice to say this ended their conversation and kept Diamond Tiara from talking to Soul Rune for the rest of the class.
Soon the bell rang and the class hurried out of the class room for recess. Soul Rune was much slower than the other students but eventually reached the door and when she did there were 2 foals waiting for her.
“How old are you?” Said Diamond Tiara “Are a like creepy old mare in disguise” Diamond Tiara and her silver friend laughed mockingly.
The silver one said “And she like doesn't even have her cutie mark yet”
“So your like one hundred years old and you still don't have a cutie mark how sad is that” Said Diamond Tiara
“Now now Diamond Tiara be nice to your elders” said the silver pony. Then they both broke out in a mocking laugh.
“Why are you being so mean?” said Soul Rune
“Because you have white hair like an old mare and your a blank flank” Said the silver one
“But your hair is white too” said Soul Rune.
“No my hair is silver” Said the silver one
Then diamond tiara said “not to mention your...”
While the bullies were making fun of Soul Rune three other fillies were talking. “But did you see her white hair and eyes they're so weird.” said the orange one with purple hair
“So, Zecora looks weirder than her and we still trust her” said the yellow one with red hair and a hair bow.
“I think she's getting bullied by Diamond Tiara we should go help her” Said the white unicorn
“Alright let's go help her then I guess” said the orange one with purple hair.
“And what's with your eyes, are you like blind” Said Diamond Tiara unaware to the fact that 3 fillies were sneaking up behind her. “You're like so- AHH” The purple haired one pushed her and Diamond Tiara fell into a wet puddle of mud with a satisfying splash.
“I'm like so going to tell Miss Cheerilee” said Silver Spoon “And you'll get in trouble”
“You tell her and we'll tell her that you have been making fun of Soul Rune” said the orange one. With that Silver Spoon helped Diamond Tiara up and ran off to dry Diamond tiara off.
Soul Rune's cheeks were wet with tears when the three fillies walked up to her. “Are you alright” said the white one “my name's Sweetie Belle what's yours?”
“M-my name is S-Soul Rune and thanks for getting rid of them” Said Soul Rune.
The yellow one was next to speak “Hi there Soul Rune my name is Apple Bloom”
Then the orange one spoke “And my name is Scootaloo nice to meet you”
Then Apple Bloom spoke once again “Don't worry about those two they are the school bullies.”
Sweetie Belle spoke next “You don't have your cutie mark too! Why don't you join the cutie mark crusaders”
Suddenly Scootaloo pulled Sweetie Belle away “You can't be serious, we just met her”
Then Apple Bloom joined the huddle “I think we should give her a test to see if she is should join us”
Scootaloo nooded “I agree that seems like a good idea.”
Then Sweetie Belle nodded “So we all agree, but what should the test be?”
There was hushed whispering and then they all turned around and Apple Bloom spoke “How would you like to join us at the Cutie Mark Crusaders Clubhouse after school”
The Strange Story Of Soul Rune
By: Soul Rune
"Riiiiiing" The day was finally over and as the foals rushed out of the class Soul Rune met up with the Cutie Mark Crusaders. To Soul Rune the day seemed to go on forever once her new friends asked her to come to their clubhouse after school, but the day finally ended and she couldn't of been happier.
"So Soul Rune what do you like to do?" Asked Applebloom.
"Well I mostly like to do magic" Responded Soul Rune
"WHAT but your an earth pony like Applebloom, earth ponies can't learn magic!" Said Sweetie belle.
"I know I just wish I was born a unicorn like you so that I could do magic." Said Soul Rune
"Hey girls I got an idea, how about we go to zecora for the test I'm sure she won't mind it if we drop in with a new friend." Said Scootaloo
"Who?" Asked Soul Rune.
"Zecora's a zebra that lives in everfree forest. We Sh-" Applebloom was quickly cut off.
"THE EVERFREE FOREST!" Exclaimed Soul Rune "Isn't that place dangerous?"
"Normally but the route to zecora's house is pretty safe." Said Applebloom.
"But you should still ask your parents if it's okay for you to go to zecora's" Suggested Scootaloo.
"So long as it's safe i'm sure that they will be fine with me going" Stated Soul Rune.
"Are you sure?" Asked Applebloom.
"Positive" Stated Soul Rune.
"Alright then let's go" Said Sweetie Belle
The walk to zecora's house was rather short but long enough for the fillies to ask a few questions.
"Why are your eyes white doesn't that mean your blind?" Asked Scootaloo.
"I don't know, I guess I was just born with them that color." answered Soul Rune. "Same thing with my hair, I was born with it I guess."
"Hey Scootaloo isn't there a blind pegasus up is cloudsdale?" Asked Apple Bloom
"Yeah but I forget her name. I think it started with an s." Answered the pegasus. "Maybe Snowdrop."
"Anyway Soul Rune what about magic, why do you want to be a unicorn?" asked Sweetie Belle
"For as long as I can remember I've always wanted to cast magic and have a horn. I've always felt that I-" Soul Rune was cut off.
"We're here." Said Applebloom.
Soul Rune looked at the hut it was dark and creepy looking, at least to her it was.
"Are you sure this is it? It looks rather creepy." said Soul Rune.
"Yeah but Zecora is really nice I'm sure she'll be glad to see you." Said Scootaloo
"Oh hello dear Applebloom and this is your friend I presume." Said a mysterious voice, startling Soul Rune.
"Zecora!" exclaimed the 3 fillies while Soul Rune was still frozen stiff. "This is Soul Rune she's new in school, today was her first day."
"You are quick at making friends I see." Said Zecora. "But why have to come to me."
"We wanted to see if Soul Rune should join the Cutie Mark Crusaders so we wanted to give her a test. She said she likes magic so we thought you might be able to help us with the test." Answered the white unicorn.
"A earth pony that is interested in magic that is new." Responded the zebra. "But for your test I can help you."
The 4 fillies and the zebra entered the hut and sat down at a small table and Zecora began to speak. "Making potions may suit you for as I zebra I am hornless too. For somepony small we must not overdo we should start with a simple brew."
With that Zecora stood up and quickly moved over to the cauldron which was currently boiling and beckoned for the fillies to come.
"Now Soul Rune for the brew to be complete we need some newt's feet." Said Zecora.
"Newt's feet! That's gross!" Said Soul Rune.
Zecora laughed lightly. "No it is named that for it's resemblance to a newt's foot is is actually just a plant but in order to find it you must camp."
"Alright... is it this blue one?" Asked Soul Rune.
"No it is the red one over there." Said Zecora.
"Okay got it." Said Soul Rune.
The rest of the day was spent making potions with Zecora and soon the celestia's sun was almost at the horizon. The 4 fillies said goodbye to Zecora and headed on their way.
"Wow Soul Rune you were really good at making potions today." Said Sweetie Belle. "You're almost as good as Zecora!"
"It was just beginner's luck and because Zecora was such a good teacher." Said Soul Rune, trying to be modest. "It was also just a bunch of simple potions that anypony could make."
"Oh don't be so modest Soul Rune you were amazing!" Said Apple Bloom "I wouldn't be surprised if your cutie mark has to do with potion-making."
"Speaking of which I think it's time to make a decision." Said Scootaloo.
Scootaloo pulled Sweetie Belle and Apple Bloom into a huddle. Soul Rune could hear them whispering but could not make out the words they were saying. After what seemed like hours to Soul Rune the 3 other fillies finally came to a decision. They all turned to face Soul Rune and Apple Bloom said:
Welcome to The Cutie Mark Crusaders.
