You and Twilight were just about to begin exploring before you pulled her aside.

Twilight Sparkle: What's wrong (Y/N)?

(Y/N): Twilight, I think it's best that you don't tell anybody that you're a pony princess from another dimension or that magic exists.

She grew confused by your request.

Twilight Sparkle: What? Why?

(Y/N): For the first part, really think about this Twilight. How would you react if you were someone in this dimension that has no magic of any kind were told by another person that they were a pony princess from another dimension who had the ability to control magic? You'd probably think they were crazy.

Twilight Sparkle: Hmm, good point.

(Y/N): As for the magic part, much like the first reason, people won't believe that you have magic and if they do believe then they'll most likely shun you for it and you'd be a social outcast... like I would.

Twilight Sparkle: Wait, you never told anybody about your magic?

(Y/N): Well... no, I haven't. The only people that know are my parents. If I did reveal my magic to the public, they'd treat me like I'm some kind of horrific monster. I'd be outed by society or worse. I'd probably be taken to some secret government lab and experimented on. I just... *sigh* I just can't take that kind of risk. Can you please understand that?

Twilight wanted to say that you would most likely be wrong about being shunned, but she didn't want to argue so she decided to comply.

Twilight Sparkle: Okay. I won't tell anypony. If it's that important to you, then I won't say a word.

You smiled at her after hearing her answer.

(Y/N): It is... thank you. By the way, in this world we say anybody instead of anypony. That also applies to the other words too like nobody or everybody.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, okay.

(Y/N): Now let's think of a cover story.

The both of you took a moment to think. After about a minute, you finally came up with a story.

(Y/N): How about this? You are my cousin who had to stay with me and my parents because your parents went on a month long business trip.

Twilight Sparkle: Hmm, I think that'll work. What if we run into Sunset?

(Y/N): We'll just have to cross that bridge when we come to it I guess. But, we'll have to be careful for when we get it from her. We don't know exactly where she's hidden it so we may have to make you a student here. We'll need to talk to principal Celestia to get you enrolled. Besides... I kind of need to go there anyways.

Twilight Sparkle: Why's that?

You then had a sheepish look on your face.

(Y/N): I'm uh... I'm kind of late for school. Heh heh.

Twilight gave you a look that could only be described as a *Really?* look.

Twilight Sparkle: Seriously?

(Y/N): Hey, it wasn't my fault or anything. It's just that my clock broke in the middle of the night and I overslept. Everybody has days like that so cut me some slack.

Spike: That does seem like a legitimate reason.

(Y/N): Oh yeah, one more thing. Spike, animals aren't particularly known to talk in this world so you should resort to barking for now.

Spike: Oh, okay then.

With your cover story thought up and a plan in mind, you and Twilight were about to explore the school before the bell rang and a plethora of students began to walk through the hallways. This overwhelmed You, Twilight, and Spike as you scrambled to get through the crowd. You finally made it back to Twilight as you lead her through the crowd but this lead to her leg getting stuck in between some students. She pulled hard before she freed herself and accidently rolled backwards and into someones knee.

???: Woah! You okay?

They are revealed to be Flash as he offered a hand to Twilight who, much like with you, slowly placed her hand into his before he pulled her up. She only nodded to his question before you spoke up.

(Y/N): What's up Flash?

Flash Sentry: (Y/N)?! You're extremely late man! You've already missed first period!

(Y/N): Well you can blame my alarm clock for that because it just decided that it wanted to die while I was sleeping.

Flash Sentry: Heh, don't I know that feeling. So who's this?

He points to Twilight who stayed silent the entire time.

(Y/N): Oh, this is my cousin Twilight. She's staying with me and my family while her parents are on a business trip. Twilight, this is my friend Flash Sentry.

Flash Sentry: It's nice to meet you Twilight.

He says before he reaches his hand out for a handshake. She stared at him for a few seconds before a blush overcame her cheeks and she looked away. You couldn't help but be a bit confused at what was going on here before realization struck which caused you to chuckle on the inside. Flash, however, didn't catch onto what was going on.

Flash Sentry: What's up with her?

You broke out of your current train of thought before answering.

(Y/N): She's just a bit shy when she meets new people is all. She's been that way since she was a kid.

Flash Sentry: Umm, okay. I gotta get going now. See ya later (Y/N). You too Twilight. And get yourself a new alarm clock.

He said the last part in a joking manner as he started walking into the crowd of students.

(Y/N): *sarcasm* Yeah, sure thing! Ha ha ha!

You responded before you turned back to Twilight who was staring in the direction that Flash went into with a blush on her face. You walked up to her and snapped your fingers in front of her face which snapped her out of her stupor.

(Y/N): Hey, earth to Twilight. Do you read me?

She blinked a few times before she looked at you.

Twilight Sparkle: H-huh? What?

(Y/N): What's up with you? Earlier, you were talking up a storm. Now you couldn't get a single word out in front of Flash. What's wrong?

Spike: Yeah, that definitely seemed odd.

You already knew the reason why, but you wanted to hear it from her anyways.

Twilight Sparkle: W-well... I-I don't know... I just... just... froze when I saw him.

(Y/N): Ooookay then. We'll figure out whatever it was later. Let's go.

She looked back in Flash's direction one last time before she followed you. The three of you walked for a few minutes before you heard what sounded like two people arguing.

(Y/N): Do you hear that Twilight?

She nodded before she walked ahead of you to investigate. You soon found them to belong to Fluttershy and Sunset Shimmer with Sunset having cornered Fluttershy against some lockers.

Fluttershy: Oh I'm really sorry. I-I just found it and-and I thought I should give it to her. I didn't know you had dropped it.

Sunset Shimmer: Well I did! And I was about to get it before you swooped in and ruined everything! You shouldn't pick up things that don't belong to you!

Fluttershy: *whisper* Well it doesn't really belong to you either.

In response to this, Sunset slammed her hands on the lockers that were around Fluttershy out of anger.

Sunset Shimmer: EXCUSE ME?!

Fluttershy was so scared by this action that she sunk all the way to the floor.

Fluttershy: N-N-Nothing...

Sunset Shimmer: That's what I thought. It's as good as mine and you know it. You really are pathetic. It's no wonder your best friends are all stray animals.

Her insult towards Fluttershy made you, Twilight, and Spike angry at her.

Twilight Sparkle: How dare you speak to her that way!

Twilight yelled which got Sunset's attention before she turned in Twilight's direction.

Sunset Shimmer: What did you say?!

(Y/N): Okay, again, are you seriously deaf or something Sunset Shimmer?! She said how dare you speak to Fluttershy that way you bacon-haired narcissist!

Twilight Sparkle: ** Wait, that's Sunset Shimmer?! And the other girl's Fluttershy?!

Sunset Shimmer: Oh great, it's you (Y/N). I'm guessing you're here to ruin my fun again are you?

She then turns her attention to Twilight.

Sunset Shimmer: And you must be new here. I can speak to anyone anyway I want. So I suggest that you and (Y/N) here had better not get involved in anything I do from this moment forward.

She says before she walks away. You turned back to Fluttershy who was still on the floor.

(Y/N): Are you okay Fluttershy?

She nodded before speaking.

Fluttershy: I-I am, thank you (Y/N).

She then looked at Twilight.

Fluttershy: And you as well miss. You're the only other person to have stood up to Sunset Shimmer.

Twilight Sparkle: Well it's not like I was gonna sit there and do nothing.

Fluttershy: I don't think I've seen you around school before. I'm guessing you must be new here.

(Y/N): She is. She's actually my cousin Fluttershy. She's staying with me and my family while her parents are away on a business trip. So she'll be attending CHS for the time being.

Twilight Sparkle: O-Oh, yes of course! My name's Twilight Sparkle and it's very nice to meet you.

Fluttershy: I'm Fluttershy, but I'm sure (Y/N) has already told you about me.

Fluttershy then noticed Spike who was standing by Twilights legs. She instantly perked up and hunched down to his level.

Fluttershy: Oh my goodness! Who's this sweet little guy?

Twilight Sparkle: That's Spike. My, uh... dog!

Fluttershy: Oh he's so cute!

She said before she took a dog biscuit out of her backpack and offered it to him.

Fluttershy: Go on, eat up little pup!

Spike took an experimental bite out of it before his eyes widened and ate the whole thing.

Fluttershy: Oh wouldn't you just give anything to know what they are really thinking?

Twilight Sparkle: He usually just tells me.

You lightly hit her shoulder while giving her a throat slash gesture and shaking your head.

Fluttershy: Oh, w-what do you mean?

Spike does the same thing you did before he barks like a normal dog.

(Y/N): ** Twilight. ixnay the alking dog tay!

Twilight Sparkle: ** Oh, okay.

Fluttershy: What are you two talking about?

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, uh, nothing! Heh heh heh. Nevermind. Sunset Shimmer said you picked something up. Something that belonged to her. It wasn't a crown was it?

Fluttershy grew a surprised look after hearing Twilight's question.

Fluttershy: How did you know?

Twilight Sparkle: Uh, lucky guess? Do you still have it?

Fluttershy: Mm-mmm.

She shakes her head which saddens Twilight a bit.

Twilight Sparkle: But you know what happened to it?

Fluttershy: Mm-hmm.

She nodded her head which delighted Twilight at first before Fluttershy explained what happened to it.

Fluttershy: This morning, I was passing out flyers for the animal shelter like I do every Wednesday...

()

We see Fluttershy out in the front yard where the horse statue was. She was handing out flyers for the animal shelter while hoping to get some volunteers.

Fluttershy:Canterlot's animal shelter needs more volunteers. Won't you help an animal that can't help itself?

She asks while holding up one of the flyers. The students only passed by her and didn't even take notice of her as if she were an inanimate object... like a tree.

(

Fluttershy soon realized that no one was bothering to listen to her as she soon became sad and let the flyers fall out of her hands. She sat down and began to cry before...

BANG!

Fluttershy: OW!

Something hit Fluttershy on the back of the head and she looked down to see that it was a crown of sorts.

Flashback over

Fluttershy: I have no idea how it got there. But I didn't want anything to happen to it so I decided to give it to Principal Celestia.

(Y/N): Well... at least we know where it is now. Thanks for the info Fluttershy. Come on Twilight.

The three of you were about to leave before Fluttershy spoke up once again.

Fluttershy: Wait! You're not really supposed to have pets on school grounds.

She says while pointing at Spike.

Fluttershy: You might want to tuck him into your backpack. That's what I do.

She turns around and her backpack opens to reveal a few of her animal friends. They jump out before she crouches down and hugs two of them close to her.

Fluttershy: They just get so lonely when I'm at school all day.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh okay! Thank you!

The bell then suddenly rang.

Fluttershy: Oh no! I'm late for class! See you later!

She quickly scoops her animals up into her backpack and runs off towards her class.

(Y/N): Heh, it's quite cute that she cares about animals so much.

Twilight Sparkle: Yeah, we definitely know about that.

She says as she and Spike at each other which you noticed.

(Y/N): I'm guessing that there's a Fluttershy in your world?

Twilight Sparkle: Sure is. She's one of our friends.

(Y/N): So who else are you friends with in your world?

Twilight Sparkle: Well there's Rarity, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, and Rainbow Dash.

(Y/N): By the sound of it, they're all really good friends with each other, aren't they?

She nodded.

Twilight Sparkle: They are. Why do you ask?

(Y/N): Well there's a Rarity, Pinkie Pie, Applejack, and Rainbow Dash here who also attend this school along with Fluttershy. I'm friends with all of them... but they're not exactly friends with each other.

Twilight Sparkle: What?! They're not friends here?!

(Y/N): Well... they used to be. From what Fluttershy told me, apparently, some things happened to them that caused them to split up their friendship. They never told me their reason and I never asked because I didn't want to pry into their personal issues, but I can't help but wonder.

Twilight Sparkle: Well... hopefully they'll be willing to share with us sometime soon.

(Y/N): Me too Twilight. Me too. Anyways, let's head to the principal's office and ask for the crown back. Spike, I think it's best that you hide in Twilight's backpack like Fluttershy suggested.

Spike: Gotcha!

He said before Twilight put him in her backpack and the two of you made your way to the principal's office. After about a minute of walking, you finally made it and knocked on the door.

Principal Celestia: Come in.

You walked in first as Twilight followed and you saw Principal Celestia with her face covered by a folder before she put it down and saw that it was you.

Principal Celestia: (Y/N)? You're awfully late. We assumed that you were sick today.

You scratched the back of your head with a guilty expression.

(Y/N): YYYYYeah. I'm sorry about that Principal Celestia. My alarm clock basically decided to stop working last night so I slept in.

She nodded.

Principal Celestia: Very well. I shall excuse you for today since you're on time for the most part. But please, do try to get to school on time okay?

You nodded.

(Y/N): Will do. But anyways, that's not the only reason why I'm here. I came to enroll my cousin here at the school.

She put on a surprised look.

Principal Celestia: Your cousin? I wasn't aware that you had a cousin.

(Y/N): Yeah well, she's more of a distant cousin.

Celestia nodded before she turned her attention to Twilight.

Principal Celestia: So you came to enroll here miss?

Twilight Sparkle: Y-Yes, yes I have. I'm Twilight Sparkle.

(Y/N): She's staying with me and my family while her parents are off on a business trip. So, I was wondering if you would allow her to attend here just until her parents return?

Principal Celestia: Well, this does seem a bit unexpected. But, if Ms. Sparkle here needs a place to learn, then I will allow it. I'm Principal Celestia and welcome to Canterlot High School Twilight Sparkle.

You and Twilight smiled at that.

Twilight Sparkle: Thank you Principal Celestia.

You nudged her shoulder to remind her of why the both of you were there.

Twilight Sparkle: Principal Celestia, I understand that Fluttershy found a crown this morning and gave it to you.

Principal Celestia: Yes. I've had Vice Principal Luna put it somewhere for safekeeping. I don't know how it ended up on the front lawn.

She said as she stood up from her desk and put the folder she was holding away into a drawer.

Principal Celestia: Are you interested in running for Princess of the Fall Formal this year?

Twilight Sparkle: Princess of the Fall Formal?

Principal Celestia: It's Canterlot High's ball Fall Dance.

Twilight Sparkle: Like the Grand Galloping Gala.

Principal Celestia: Grand Galloping Gala?

She asked feeling rather confused while you subtly nudged Twilight.

Twilight Sparkle: Oh, uh, it was a big deal at my old school.

Principal Celestia: And was there a princess?

Twilight Sparkle: Yes but she wasn't exactly a student.

Principal Celestia: Here at Canterlot High, the students select one of their peers to represent them. She receives her crown at the Fall Formal.

While they were talking about the dance, you were staring at a row of photos of Sunset Shimmer who was the Fall Formal princess the last three times. You noticed how her expression became more evil as time went on until eventually she was straight up laughing maniacally. You chuckled at how ridiculous it was.

(Y/N): ** What kind of person poses like that? That pretty much screams "I'm evil!" How exactly is she always able to win anyways? Cheating? Yeah... that's definitely more likely.

You thought while feeling that there was something going on.

Twilight Sparkle: Hmm, you asked me if I was interested in running for princess. Can anyone run?

(Y/N): No but they can most certainly walk.

You stood there with a huge grin while the both of them looked at you with deadpanned expressions.

(Y/N): Oh come on! That was funny!

Principal Celestia: ** Sure it was. ** Anyways, to answer your question Twilight, yes you can run for princess. You just need to let the head of the Fall Formal Planning Committee know you'd like to be on the ballot. Was there anything else?

Twilight Sparkle: Um nope. That's it.

Principal Celestia: I see, well Twilight since you are new here at Canterlot High, I will give you the same schedule that (Y/N) has.

She gives Twilight her schedule.

Twilight Sparkle: Thank you Principal Celestia.

Principal Celestia: And (Y/N), why don't you show Twilight around the school while you're at it?

(Y/N): Sure thing.

Principal Celestia: Good, now move along you two and if you need anything else, my door is always open.

She finished before she closed her door.