My Little Friends

From a little bit of everything

In the previous chapter, Celestia wakes up from a nightmare that stirs up her mysterious past. Meanwhile, Twilight and Pinkie make their first trip to Ponville to study at Encantia, the largest school in Equestria. Upon arrival, Twilight bumps into Fluttershy, who becomes her first friend. Rarity receives exciting news: her online friend will also be studying at Encantia. In the auditorium, Queen Celestia and Princess Luna welcome the students and announce a new change: everyone will have dorms at the school this year. During the speech, Luna feels unwell, but only her sister Celestia and her pupil, Rainbow, notice. Later, Rainbow checks on Luna, who insists she's fine. Rarity is disappointed to discover that her roommate will be Applejack, her "country" classmate. The two aren't pleased with the arrangement. On the other hand, Fluttershy is lucky to be paired with Pinkie, and they quickly become friends. Twilight finds out that Rainbow will be her roommate, but their initial interaction is a bit tense. At night, with everyone asleep, Luna suffers in silence from intense headaches and a disturbing voice echoing in her mind.

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Summer 3091

Sounds of footsteps and cabinets opening and closing echoed in the bustling hallways of Encantia, murmurs filling the air as students settled in, exchanging friendly or sleepy glances.

Twilight makes her way to her first class, "The History of the Seven Kingdoms," her stomach churning with a mix of anxiety and excitement. She has always been fascinated by knowledge, but she has always had it at home, immersed in the bookshelves her tutor owned. The young girl never thought she would attend a school.

Upon entering the room, she looks around, soon spotting Fluttershy, the girl she had talked to and befriended the day before. Next to her, a girl with voluminous pink hair like cotton candy, couldn't stop talking excitedly. Twilight approaches the two.

- Good morning! - Twilight says, sitting down next to Fluttershy, who smiles at her.

- Good morning, Twilight. This is Pinkie Pie, my roommate - Fluttershy introduces her friend, who smiles at Twilight.

- Hii! Flutters told me about you last night! So, what do you think of Encantia? It's your first year here too, right? Mine too, I'm loving it here! And you? - Pinkie speaks rapidly, seeming to have infinite lungs.

Twilight smiles, replying as she takes her supplies out of her backpack - Yes, it's my first year. And yes, I'm excited, it seems like such a magical place, it's amazing! - The three girls start chatting more about their expectations, their likes, not noticing how the room slowly fills up.

- You lucked out with your roommate, Flutter - Twilight comments, organizing her books on the table.

Fluttershy looks at her concerned - Why? Isn't yours... Nice?

Twilight shrugs - She seems nice enough, I guess, just doesn't seem to like me very much, I don't know. We haven't really talked much.

- She might just be tired from the move -  Fluttershy suggests - You'll start talking over time.

Twilight was about to respond when she saw who entered the classroom, her roommate, Rainbow, walks in and waves to some students, not noticing Twilight's presence. She seemed much more sociable than last night.

- There she is - Twilight indicates with her eyes.

- Oh my - Fluttershy says, noticing who Twilight's roommate is.

Twilight looks at her, confused by Fluttershy's sudden change in mood - What's wrong?

- Oh... You don't know who she is? - Fluttershy asks. Twilight shakes her head slightly, concerned by her friend's reaction.