Cherry and the Friendship Games

chapter 22

"Since the score is tied, the final event will determine the winner of the Friendship Games," Vice Principal Luna announced. "Somewhere on campus, a pennant from each school has been hidden. The first team to find their school's flag and bring it back, wins."

"And as soon as our teams are ready, we'll begin." Dean Cadence added in.

"How do you think it's going for both sides?" Forte asked.

"They're tied..." Cherry brought him up to speed.

Forte looked at her in the Crystal Prep uniform and wrinkled his nose. "No offense, Cerise, but you look rather ghastly in that."

"I'm dropping out as soon as this is over." Cherry promised.

"Cherry!" Principal Cinch called over.

Cherry sighed, she then made herself go over to her fellow students as they grouped up.

"Hopefully this will end happily." Forte whispered.

"I know I'm asking you to beat a team that isn't playing fair, but Canterlot High must be made to understand that even with magic at their disposal, beating Crystal Prep is simply not an option." Principal Cinch said before looking directly at Sci-Twi and Atticus.

"What if they grow wings again?" Sugarcoat asked, nearly scoffing.

"A fair question," Principal Cinch adjusted her glasses. "Though, I believe we can now fight fire with fire."

"Why are you looking at us?" Atticus asked, referring to himself and Sci-Twi.

"I've seen what Twilight's device can do," Principal Cinch explained. "Containing magical energy is fine, but have you considered releasing it?"

"But, I don't even understand how it works...." Sci-Twi excused.

"But you'd like to..." Principal Cinch retorted. "And since our opponents have already used it to stay competitve, I see no reason why we shouldn't do the same. Unless, of course, you have no interest in Everton. Though, honestly, I'd like to think there's more knowledge packed in that little device than any independent study program could offer."

'Is she serious?!' Atticus thought to himself.

Principal Cinch and the other Crystal Prep students, except for Cherry, began to manipulate the two brains of their group.

Cherry's eyes widened and she shook slightly. "Oh, no, Teller warned us about this..." she whispered fearfully.

Atticus and Sci-Twi were even considering unleashing the magic the device had contained.

The other students circled them. "Unleash the magic... Unleash the magic... If we lose, you're both to blame..."

"Stop!" Cherry ran over to stop Principal Cinch and the other students from tricking Atticus and Sci-Twi. "Guys, don't do it!"

But her voice didn't seem to reach them as if something was blocking her from being heard. Cherry rushed over, but the other students stood in front of Sci-Twi and Atticus, glaring coldly to her, even colder than she would be. Sci-Twi's pendant glowed brighter, but did not yet open. Principal Cinch and the Crystal Prep students were just so cruel with their words and they were only interested in seeing Canterlot High fall and them never being actual friends.

'Well, if we did unleash the magic, Sci-Twi would be able to understand it, hopefully.' Atticus thought to himself.

Sci-Twi took her necklace off and walked across the ground with Atticus as Sunset and Mo were walking from the opposite side.