Unicorn Magic

Ch. 9

The whistle goes again.  It is really annoying in the morning when I am trying to sleep.  I trot over to the feed hall.  As I get there I hear several calls of “It’s him!” and “where’s he going to eat?”

Ignoring them as usual, I look for my friends.  I don’t see them in here so I look for an empty trough.  They are all full.  That’s weird.  I keep looking and I spot on with only one unicorn at it.  It is in the back and there is an Air sitting by himself.

I trot over and say “Can I sit here?” He nods but doesn’t say anything.

“Can you speak?” He shakes his head.

 “I’m sorry.  What am I supposed to call you then?”

He looks curious but makes a small tornado.

“Is your name Tornado?” He shakes his head. 

“Whirlwind?” wrong again. 

“Twister?” he nods.

“Well Twister, I hope you don’t mind me and my friends.” He shakes his head.

“Good, because here they come!” I wave them over.

“Guys, this is Twister.  Twister this is Bubbles, Airy, Splash, Leaf, and Blaze.  I hope it is alright that he sits with us?”

“No problem! Hey Twister, how are you?” Bubbles tries to make conversation.

“Bubbles, he doesn’t speak.” I say and continue to eat.

“Ok then.  I will ask yes or no questions! Are you from the Eastern region of Unicornalia?”

I left them to talk and went to the arena to find Gravel and the other instructors.

“Hello?” I call unsure.

“Spark! This is Match, Tide, and Gusto.  Guys this is Spark, he will be a junior instructor and teaching his own group.”

The instructors look surprised, but nod their head any ways.

“We will be teaching dodges and defence for this Cycle.  I believe you are good at that.  Am I correct?”

“Yes.”

“Good.  They should be here anytime now.  As a warm up, I would like you to lead the students around the arena.  Don’t let any pass you.  It should be a two lap gallop.  Got it Spark?”

“Sure, here they come.”

“Alright everyone! We will be starting off with a gallop around the arena twice.  Anyone who finishes before Spark can finish gets to sit the second lap out tomorrow.  Are you ready…? Go!”

I wait until everyone is running and then walk outside.  The sun is warm and there is a fresh breeze blowing.  I start galloping and as I pass people I give words of encouragement.  I am almost half way up by the end of the first lap.  I start running at my top speed and begin to pass more and more unicorns.  I am almost at the front when we go around the last bend.  I am neck and neck with the front runner and we tie as we cross the finish. 

He is panting and I am slightly winded by the workout.  I look him over and realize something.  I know him! It is Twister! Wow, he run! We trot over to the instructors and I neigh “We tied.  I think it should be up to Twister if he wants to run or not.” When Twister nods that he will run we wait for the others to finish so we can split into groups. 

Finally everyone finishes and splits into their groups.  I can feel their curiosity at why I am not in a group.  Luckily Gravel explains everything for me.  After the three lowest levels leave with Match, Gusto, and Tide it is just the highest levels left.

“Who wants Spark to teach them fighting?” Gravel asks.  Everyone rears and shouts out a “Yes!” 

I blink in shock.  I thought no one would like to be taught by me.  I guess I was wrong.

Gravel laughs next to me and whispers “I told you so.  Now which group do you want to train?”

“I guess I’ll take advanced.  I am also guessing that we will be learning in here and you at your field?”

“Yep.” He says to me and then takes his group and leaves.

I was left with Leaf, and three other Earths, Three Airs, Two Fires, and One Water.

“Let’s start with your names.  After that you will have mock battles so I can see what we are working with.  Can you start?” I nod to Leaf with a wink.

“I’m Leaf” straight to the point I see.

“Who’s next?”

The Water steps forward, “I’m Steam.”

“I’m Ash,” a Fire steps says, “and this is my brother Magma.” He motions to the other Fire.

“I’m Gale”

“I’m Cloud”

“Current” he nods to me.

“I’m Thorn.”

“You can call me Sandy.” The only girl in the group says. 

“And I am Oak.”

“Welcome everyone.  And congratulations on getting scored so high.  Who wants to spar first?”

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I have alot of fighting in this story...

V.C