Long Live

Time For A Little Revenge

⚡Rainbow⚡

I was on my way to the stands, passing over the freshly cut grass of the court. The sky was clear, with few clouds, and the air was full of anticipation. Applejack and Fluttershy were chatting animatedly in the stands when I reached them.

Fluttershy clutches the railing in front of her with her hands, smiling like a child - I took some cookies for the cheer team, Pinkie and Rarity loved them. Oh, I also made them for the soccer team, of course, I left them with Thunderlane.

- They must have run out of cookies by now, then, - I say, laughing along with Applejack. Fluttershy is slightly embarrassed, but she still smiles and apologizes.

- So, are you nervous? - Applejack asks, turning her gaze to me - Today, you're going to be the team captain. Isn't that right?

Yes, that's new. Spitfire is our captain, but due to an unfortunate bout of flu, I was chosen to be in charge. That's what it's like to be the best in the team.

- I'm fine, I'm relaxed about it. I trust my team with my eyes closed.

Applejack smiles and crosses her arms.

Just then, Soarin and Fleetfoot approach us. Fleetfoot, full of energy, puts his arm around my shoulders in a tight hug.

- See, I love my team! - I joke.

Soarin raises an eyebrow, an expression of amusement on her covered face - Your team? You're captain for one day and you're already like this?

I roll my eyes, pulling away from Fleetfoot's embrace - I just don't love that one.

Fleetfoot laughs, giving me a gentle push - Stop for free, you two.

Soarin shrugs, looking straight at me, arh, he gets on my nerves - I just hope our 'captain' is ready to lead. We don't want to lose because of overconfidence.

I laugh angrily, moving closer to him - Don't worry, Soarin. I'll leave you on the bench. That way we have a chance of winning.

Applejack and Fleetfoot exchanged deep breaths, I know they were already fed up with our friendly dynamic, as you can see. Fluttershy, on the other hand, looked uncomfortable slouching in her chair, she really hates to witness fights.

Applejack eventually intervened, pointing to the coach who was in the center of the court, calling out to the team - Time to play, good luck, guys!

Fluttershy smiled shyly - We'll be cheering for you!

I said goodbye to Fleetfoot and Soarin and headed towards the coach. Today, I was going to prove to everyone, and to myself, that I could be a great captain.

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🌠Twilight 🌠

Everything was ready backstage, the room was on top of the bleachers. The huge window in front of me gave me a privileged view of the court where the match was to take place. Two computers were at my disposal.

Flash and I would be responsible for the technical side: controlling the lighting, sound and scoring the goals on the school's big screen.

I was happy to come and help him, but he was slightly quiet, while I talked a lot. Flash was visibly distracted, fiddling with the controls without much concentration, just agreeing with me. Something's wrong.

I decided to start talking again, to break the iceberg. I try to talk about what we're going to do now, maybe he'll say something.

- What's up, Flash, excited for the game? The lighting is perfect, as always. Have we tested the scoreboard buttons yet?