Lightning's Life | Equestria Girls

2. That would make us friends!

It was a bright day in Canterlot city and Lightning was on her way to Crystal Prep. It was only about a 10-minute walk from where she lived. As she was about 5 minutes away, she heard a girl calling to her form across the street.

"Hey!" The girl crossed the street and approached her. "Aren't you that girl from school?"

"Who are you?" Lightning asked, only now starting to notice she looked familiar.

"Indigo Zap," Indigo reminded her. "We met yesterday after you slapped Sunny Flare."

"Oh, yeah," Lightning replied. They looked at each other for a moment, then burst into laughter. What a way to meet your first friend.

"I'll race you to the school entrance," Indigo said.

"Challenge accepted," Lightning agreed. And with that, they took off down the sidewalk towards Crystal Prep. Lightning immediately took the lead, and Indigo only was able to overtake her once, but it didn't last more than a second.

The school was in sight now, and Indigo did all she could to catch up, but Lightning was too fast. Indigo had never lost to any other student before. Lightning was just a few feet ahead of her when they reached the main doors. Both girls stopped outside to catch their breath.

"Wow!" Indigo said. "Okay, that was unexpected. We should try it again later. I wasn't warmed up yet."

"Me either," Lightning laughed.

"Well, it makes sense why you got into crystal prep for running, anyway," Indigo commented.

"I live up to my name then," Lightning said. "I'm fast as lightning, and I leave everyone else in the dust."

Indigo laughed. She was starting to think they would get along well. "So, do you play any other sports?" Indigo asked her as they entered the school.

"Not usually," Lightning answered. This may or may not have not been completely true. "But my dad really wants me to join in."

"Sure," Indigo said. "I play basketball, and I want to be a professional when I'm old enough."

"That's cool," Lightning replied.

"Come on, I can't be late again and you can't be in any more trouble than you are already," Indigo laughed as they continued walking together. "But remember, running is strictly forbidden in the hallways. I've learned that the hard way."

"This school is really strict," Lightning noticed.

"Totally," Indigo agreed. "But it's the best school ever, if you're set on success. Just one thing I need to do, I'll see you later." Indigo went around the corner, and Lightning's curiosity got the best of her. She followed Indigo around the corner and saw her a little ways down the hall, talking to a girl with red and purple hair and glasses. The girl looked upset about something, but she must have been one of Indigo's friends.

Lightning watched as Indigo turned around and came back the same way, but the girl didn't move anywhere. Indigo was looking at some papers in her hands and didn't notice Lightning right away.

"Hey," Lightning said, getting her attention. "I thought you had something to do."

"Oh, yeah," Indigo replied a bit nervously. "Just had to talk to her about something, she's...well not really a friend. Anyway, I don't have to tell you everything." Indigo had become defensive very quickly for some reason.

"I'm just curious," Lightning said. "You don't have to. but if we're friends, then-"

"Friends?" Indigo asked. "Oh, I don't know about that. Honestly, Crystal Prep is really against friendship too, they think it gets in the way of success. You'll notice most people who are 'friends' around here just need something from each other."

"So...why are you talking to me then?" Lightning questioned. It didn't seem like Indigo needed anything from her.

"Well, because..." Indigo paused, searching for an answer. "I don't know. I just admired the way you stood up for yourself against Sunny Flare, and today I was pretty impressed by your abilities. I guess I like you."

"Well, that would make us friends," Lightning told her.

"Yeah, you're right," Indigo admitted. "Just don't make a big deal about it."

"I'm not stupid, Zap," Lightning replied. "I can call you that, right?"

"Sure," Indigo said, walking ahead to the classroom. "Why not?"

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The rest of the day had gone well, even though Lightning had to go to detention again. She did get to try out for the basketball team, though, and Indigo Zap had said she would get in. Lightning wasn't worried, of course. She didn't worry.

When she reached home, she was having dinner with her dad and discussing the day.

"So, did you join any of the teams today?" her dad asked.

"Yeah, I did," she answered. "I tried out for the basketball team, but I know I'll get in. Zap said I would, too."

"Zap?" her dad questioned. "Who's this?"

"She's the girl I told you about yesterday," Lightning explained. "Not the first one! That's Sunny Flare," she quickly clarified. "The one who supported me. She's so cool, she's almost as fast as me."

"Wow, well that's impressive," her dad commented. "I'm glad you are joining in more. Even though I told you to. It makes me happy when you take my advice. Maybe you'll end up liking it more than you expect."

"I don't think so," Lightning said. "Not in the way you're saying."

"How do you know what I'm saying?" her dad laughed slightly.

"Because I do," she started. "I'm not going to be a professional athlete. Just because you want me to. I'm still going to join the Airforce after I graduate."

"Well, you have 3 years until then Lightning," her dad continued. "And you're so gifted at sports, you shouldn't take it for granted. It's also much safer than flying jets! Don't make decisions too quickly."

Lightning paused. "Okay first of all, do you even know me?" They both laughed, yes, even she knew that she made decisions without thinking too hard. "But yeah, I'll let you know how it goes." She added, though she knew she wasn't going to change her mind.

No matter what friends she had in school, her dad was her best friend. And she hoped it never changed.

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The next day, Lightning was walking quickly through the hallways of Crystal Prep. Not running, of course, as she didn't need to get in trouble again. When she spotted Indigo, she walked up to her.

"Hey," Indigo greeted her. "I know it's totally not a surprise but you made the team!"

"I wasn't worried," Lightning replied.

"You're really good," Indigo said.

"Yeah, okay," Lightning replied indifferently. The girls started off towards the classroom once again.

Indigo laughed. "What, you don't seem that excited about it. Oh well, see you at practice later, got something to take care of." Indigo suddenly sped ahead, as if she were looking for someone. Maybe she wanted to talk to that girl again about something.

Lightning decided to mind her own business and keep going. In the distance, she saw Sunny Flare walking with her friend, and looking down at a book. As they were passing by her, Sunny looked up and gasped, then walked faster, whispering to Sour Sweet.

Lightning laughed. Well, on the bright side, Sunny Flare wouldn't be messing with her again.

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