You and the Rainbooms were walking through a corridor while carrying your musical instruments (aside from Pinkie Pie who was just skipping down the hall like usual) after being called by Sunset Shimmer about a rehearsal.You all walked inside while casually carrying on a conversation before you all noticed that Sunset had apparently filled the room with all kinds of science tech much to yours and the other girls' confusion.

Rainbow Dash: Uh, I thought we were rehearsing.

Sunset Shimmer: Well, you are...sorta. Back when I was Princess Celestia's student, I learned best by going out in the field and actually doing something. Studying ancient books might be fine for some people but I like to solve magical mysteries by rolling up my sleeves and getting my hoov-er hands dirty.

(Y/N): Huh, but did you really have to go the extra mile with having all of... well... this, Sunset?

Sunset Shimmer: Eh. It's better to be prepared for these types of things, (Y/N).

Applejack: I can relate to working hard outdoors but what the hay does that have to do with us playin' music?

Sunset Shimmer: I'm trying to figure out how magic works here. Why you grow ears, tails, and wings when you pony up and what your instruments have to do with it.

(Y/N): So... we're pretty much... your guinea pigs essentially? ** Great, when did this turn into Pinky and the Brain?

Sunset Shimmer: That's one way to look at it.

Fluttershy: Um, are you sure we need to figure it out?

Sunset Shimmer: It'll be fun. Just start playing, you won't even know I'm here.

(Y/N): ** But you're the whole reason we came here in the first place.

Sunset's tests soon began as Fluttershy was the first one to go as she began to play her tambourine while Sunset stood by and watched her energy via a nearby monitor. The energy lines soon became shaped like a butterfly which baffled Sunset as she looked back to notice that Fluttershy had begun to Pony-Up. Then a wave of pink butterflies materialized from all around her as the lights to the room blacked out. The swarm of butterflies continued their fluttering as one landed on Sunset's nose.

Next up was Applejack as she was playing her bass and Ponying-Up until she suddenly turned back to normal which puzzled both her and Sunset. That is until a huge pile of glowing apples landed on and piled up on top of Sunset as one landed in Applejack's hand before she took a bite out of it.

Then came Rarity as Sunset stuck some wires onto her forehead along with her arms and legs to track her movement as she took notes. Rarity began to play her keytar as she instantly Ponied-Up much to Sunset's excitement as she took some more notes. However, as Rarity continued to play on her keytar, she began to levitate in midair along with the wires as one got caught in Sunset's left ankle and caused her to trip.

Pinkie was up next as she began to play on her drum set before she had Ponied-Up as well. However, she continued to play as her drumming became more and more rapid before a swarm of electrified balloons burst forth and hit Sunset which stuck her to the wall while her hair was completely frazzled.

Rainbow Dash came next as she was shredding on her guitar while Sunset was extracting the audio of her guitar. It didn't take long until Rainbow Dash Ponied-Up which caught Sunset's eye. Though, when she started shredding again, a liquid that consisted of many different colors began to travel through the wire and to the computer as it exploded the rainbow fluid onto Sunset.

Finally, you were the last to go as you began to shred on your double-necked guitar which, unsurprisingly, led to you Ponying-Up as well. Suddenly, electricity began to course through not only you but through your guitar before a huge shockwave burst forth as it traveled a long radius outside the school which caused a city-wide blackout.

After you were all done being Sunset's guinea pigs, she began to analyze what she observed and document a conclusion while the rest of you occupied yourselves by playing your instruments until Sunset walked out from behind the other room with her clipboard. She was an absolute mess as her hair was sticking out all over the place while also scuffed up in a few places.

Sunset Shimmer: Finally, after all this testing, I've come to a definitive conclusion. ** I have no idea how magic works in this world.

She leans backwards to faint but you managed to catch her in time.

(Y/N): I uh... I think we can conclude that... well... the magic here is still a mystery.

Rarity: That's a better way to put it, darling.

()

You were in the infirmary waiting for Sunset to wake up from her faint until you hear a groan from her as she slowly opens her eyes.

Sunset Shimmer: Wha...What happened?

(Y/N): Well... you kinda fainted after you tried to figure out how the magic in this world works, so I decided to take you to the infirmary.

Sunset Shimmer: Oh...How long was I out?

(Y/N): About an hour and a half I'd say. How does your head feel?

Sunset Shimmer: It feels okay. Why?

(Y/N): I figured you'd have some sort of migraine after all that stress you put on yourself. I mean, you got flung into a wall thanks to some magically charged balloons. I'm surprised you didn't end up with a concussion.

Sunset Shimmer: Well, I am a pretty tough girl.

(Y/N): Heh, yeah, I can agree to that. But for real though, are you okay?

Sunset Shimmer: My arm's kinda sore from all that note-taking I was doing earlier but other than that, I'm fine.

(Y/N): Well, good. I'd hate to see one of the girls I love so much to be in a lot of pain.

You said while placing a hand on hers.

Sunset Shimmer: How do you always know what to say?

(Y/N): It's a little thing I like to call... experience in that matter.

Sunset Shimmer: Is that right?

(Y/N): ** What? I have experience in that, don't I?

Sunset Shimmer: ** I don't know. You seemed to have a lot of trouble picking out a girlfriend. At least until I went and confessed to you.

(Y/N): Heh, that is definitely something we can both agree on.

You pecked her on the lips before you felt your phone buzz in your pocket. You looked and saw that it was a text from Rainbow Dash.

(Y/N): Huh, that's odd.

Sunset Shimmer: What? What is it?

(Y/N): Rainbow wants me to meet her at the cafe in downtown Canterlot, but she won't say why.

Sunset Shimmer: Whatever it is must be urgent for her to discuss with you in person.

(Y/N): I guess so. I'll just take that as my leave. Meanwhile, you rest up and regain your strength. I'll be back later today to take you home.

Sunset Shimmer: Hey don't worry about me. I'll be fine.

(Y/N): Heh, I'll take your word for it. Until then, see you later, my sweet sunshine.

Sunset Shimmer: Goodbye, my handsome savior.

With that said, you both shared one last kiss before you made your way out the door.

()

You arrived at the cafe in downtown Canterlot as you searched around for Rainbow Dash. As you were looking though, a familiar pink-haired girl came out from behind and surprised you.

Pinkie Pie: Hey Y/N!

(Y/N): Aah! Geez, you trying to give me a heart attack?!

Pinkie Pie: Was I successful?

(Y/N): No, Maud probably would've done better.

Pinkie Pie: She's gotta teach me how she does it.

(Y/N): Why are you even here?

Pinkie Pie: Rainbow Dash told me to meet her here. What about you?

(Y/N): Yeah, same. I wonder where she is though.

Just then, you heard Rainbow Dash call out to you two as she waved from her booth.

Rainbow Dash: Pinkie! Y/N! Over here!

Pinkie Pie: Guess that answers your question. Come on!

She exclaims as she grabs your wrist and pulls you towards the booth. The two of you slide into the booth and sit face to face with Rainbow Dash.

(Y/N): Why'd you want to meet up here? Isn't this place a little crowded to tell us something so secretive?

Rainbow Dash: It's close enough to Crystal Prep Academy.

(Y/N): Crystal Prep Academy?

Pinkie Pie: Have you been living under a rock, Y/N? Crystal Prep is only a school full of self-centered meanies!

Rainbow Dash: And they're our competition for the Friendship Games.

(Y/N): Okay, but what does Crystal Prep have to do with anything?

Rainbow Dash: Well, that's what I was just about to get to, Y/N. We're gonna be checking out our competition for the Friendship Games, but we have to be sneaky about it.

(Y/N): ** You mean the whole reason you brought us here is because you want to stalk Crystal Prep's competitors?

Rainbow Dash: It's not stalking, Y/N! We're just gonna be watching them while being anonymous.

(Y/N): ** Hmmm. I think there's a term for something like that. What was it? Oh yeah, stalking!

Rainbow Dash: It's for a good reason, Y/N. We can get a better advantage over our enemies if we study them from afar.

(Y/N): I'm pretty sure that's frowned upon or somewhat considered cheating. Either way, if we get caught nothing good can come of it.

Rainbow Dash: Have a little faith in your girlfriend, will you?

Pinkie Pie: Hey! I'm his girlfriend too, you know!

(Y/N): Alright, alright. Let's keep our heads together, ladies. Rainbow, you really wanna go through with this?

Rainbow Dash: Yes. Yes I do.

(Y/N): ** ** I swear, her stubbornness is both a blessing AND a curse. ** Fine, we'll go along with your little scheme, Rainbow. But if we get caught, you owe us BIG time for it.

Rainbow Dash: Duly noted. Now, let's go.

She said before walking ahead of you and Pinkie while you followed her.

Moments later, we see you, Rainbow Dash, and Pinkie Pie sneaking your way over to the soccer field of Crystal Prep Academy. You ducked behind bushes, climbed up trees while jumping to others. Finally, you came to a stop behind a set of bushes that were rather close to the soccer field as you took notice of a whole group of Crystal Prep students who were in the middle of tryouts. Rainbow Dash jumped down from a nearby tree as she held onto a branch to break her fall.

Rainbow Dash: Crystal Prep High School: The competition.

(Y/N): ** Tell me something I don't know.

Much like with you, Rainbow also sneaked over to your location whilst also doing some sneaky maneuvering of her own. After merely a few seconds, she made it over to you.

(Y/N): ** Did I ever tell you that you're the best at sneaking around?

You asked her while smirking.

Rainbow Dash: ** Well, being sneaky is one of the many great reasons for why I'm awesome.

You rolled your eyes playfully before giving her a peck on the cheek.

(Y/N): ** Then I guess I've learned from the best.

Rainbow Dash: ** Heh, you sly devil. You really know what to say to make a girl feel special, don't ya?

(Y/N): ** Well, it is an expectation for one with a harem, isn't it?

You both leaned in and shared a brief kiss before it was interrupted by someone calling out your names.

???: Hey Y/N! Hey Rainbow!

This made the both of you jump as you looked and saw Pinkie who wore a fake bush on her head.

Rainbow Dash: * * Aah! What are you doing?!

Pinkie Pie: You said we need to be sneaky while we check out the competition for the Friendship Games!

(Y/N): ** Well, you seem to be doing a really good job at it.

Pinkie Pie: Thanks (Y/N)!

She exclaimed while you rolled your eyes as Rainbow Dash spotted the Shadowbolts running nearby and quickly pulled the two of you behind a tree as she let out a sigh of relief.

Pinkie Pie: Wanna see what else I have?

She exclaimed as she quickly put on a black suit that came equipped with a grappling hook and night-vision goggles.

Pinkie Pie: Cat burglar!

She then used the grappling hook to fly through the trees.

Pinkie Pie: Dog burglar!

She then put on the mask that resembled a certain purple dog and dug underground.

Pinkie Pie: Tree!

She stood inside of a cardboard tree suit with her arms disguised as branches.

Pinkie Pie: Bunny suit!

She hops out of a bush while wearing a tan bunny suit with a white poofy tail and fake bunny whiskers and teeth.

Pinkie Pie: Camouflage!

She exclaimed as she wore a pink camouflage suit.

Rainbow Dash: * * That's like the opposite of camouflage!

She then sees the Crystal Prep students coming your way.

Rainbow Dash: * * Quick! Back down!

She pushes Pinkie into a nearby bush before grabbing you and hiding behind a tree as the Crystal Prep students pass by. After they pass, you and Rainbow Dash move to a nearby bush. You both peek out from behind the bush only to find that the Shadowbolts are too far away to spy on.

Rainbow Dash: We need to get a better view.

(Y/N): Anyone got a pair of binoculars?

Before Rainbow Dash could answer, the two of you heard the sound of a balloon being inflated as you felt yourselves being lifted by a small platform of balloons and the one carrying them all was none other than Pinkie Pie.

Pinkie Pie: Best view of the house!

(Y/N): ** Should've seen that coming.

While the view was better, it only lasted for a moment as you were starting to fly up way too high. Rainbow Dash without thinking, began popping all of the balloons which of course led to all three of you falling into a bush with Rainbow Dash landing in your arms. The coach leading the Shadowbolts known as Coach Rommel hears the loud thud from behind the bush and turns his head around to see what happened.

(Y/N): ** You okay?

Rainbow Dash: ** Yeah, thanks.

You set her down as Pinkie Pie inflated another balloon and lifted up from behind the bush, exposing your spot which led to Rainbow quickly pulling down the balloon and deflating it. Pinkie Pie then sniffs her.

Pinkie Pie: You smell like vanilla!

She spoke loudly as Rainbow Dash quickly covered her mouth.

Rainbow Dash: ** We're trying to eavesdrop. That means they don't hear us.

Pinkie Pie: * * Ooh! I have just the thing!

While one of the Shadowbolts named Said Thunderbolt was doing sit-ups, Pinkie used a large microphone and held it above him which was only picking up his heavy breathing.

Rainbow Dash: ** What are you doing?!

(Y/N): ** Either she's trying to listen in on any possible conversation or she's trying to film a movie. But I doubt it's the latter since she doesn't have a camera.

Pinkie Pie: What do you mean? There's one right over there.

She said before pointing to the camera much to the confusion of you and Rainbow Dash.

Rainbow Dash: Do you even know what we're doing, Pinkie?! We're trying to spy on them! Do you even know what the word "spy" means?!

(Y/N): ** Uh...Rainbow?

Rainbow Dash: It means being sneaky! It means not being seen! IT MEANS BEING QUIET!

She shouted which immediately alerted the Shadowbolts to your presence as they glanced at you three. You facepalmed.

(Y/N): Great, now you've gone and done it.

Coach Rommel: Hey, do you mind? We're in the middle of a class here.

(Y/N): Oh, o-of course! We'll just... get out of here!!

You shouted before taking off.

Pinkie Pie: Bush to Dash. Code red. We have been spotted. RUUUUUUUN!!

She shouted before sprinting off after you while Rainbow ran close behind you two. Meanwhile the Shadowbolts just watched you all take off in confusion.