Derp.

Things had started out so innocent at first. The classroom was in its usual uproar before the morning bell, the teacher, trying in vain to coax the little fillies and colts into silence. Finally giving up she deadpanned, “Class we have a new student.” She was shocked to see every single eye turn directly towards her and a wave of silence ripple through the classroom. Clearing her throat and regaining some composure she began, “ I would like to introduce a new student, she has moved here from CloudsDale and I would like you to all be nice to her!” Finishing her speech the teacher then called out, “You can come in now!”

The door remained closed. “Ahem, I said, you may come in now!” She called out again. A quiet “Oh!” sounded behind the door, and after a little bit of effort, the door swung open. A small gray Pegasus with soft blond hair floated clumsily in, bumping into the door frame a little before shakily landing on the floor. The teacher silenced the giggles at the clumsy mare with a stern look and smiled quickly down at the small filly before turning back to the class.

“Now, please introduce yourself to the classroom dearest.” The Pegasus hid quietly behind her mane, shying backwards. The teacher pushed her forwards with a hoof and whispered, “Go on dear, say your name.” She offered a small smile that grew when she saw a small smile form back through the blond hair. The shy filly walked forward a little, tripping on her feet a tad, and then stopped at the front of the room.

“I- uhm…. I’m…” the teacher sighed a little, “Dear, you have to get your hair out of your face so we can see and hear you clearly.” Taking a deep breath of air, the gray filly shakily wiped the hair from her eyes, keeping them closed, thankful that the teacher was behind her and couldn’t see. “I’m….” Taking a final breath she opened her eyes. “I’m Ditzy Doo.” The laughter rang out imediatley from every corner of the classroom.

“ LOOK AT HER EYES!” some yelled. “What the hay is wrong with her?” others asked. The teacher yelled to the students, begging them to calm down. She walked forwards wrapping a protective leg around the shaking filly, but when she looked down, two crossed eyes met her gaze, and she too, burst out laughing. Ditzy backed up, but the laughter was everywhere she turned.

She shook like a leaf, tears brimming and prickling hotly at her crossed eyes. Then, IT happened, "SHE'S DERPY!" the unknown voice was soon joined by others. "DERPY HOOVES, DERPY HOOVES!" They chanted cruely. No one saw Ditzy run out crying.