Flareon

Ruby smiled wickedly at the thought. Painting her whole body grey would be perfect, and it could be the perfect set up for the start of the distrust for them. "I like the way you think Diamond, you may just make it far if you stick with me. But the one problem is, how are we going to paint her? If they are as close as you think they won't be easy to separate from each other, and I'm not exactly too keen on making it obvious that it was us." Ruby could use her group but even then it would only do so much. Shadow wouldn't be able to do much, unless...Ruby's mind lit up and the thought made her fur stand up on the back of her neck. "How about we have Sterling bring Corona's gear to her with the paint sealed inside. I've got a friend in the home-ec class that knows a spell that will conceal the paint and won't activate until she puts the gear on."

Ruby hated to admit it but Diamond had a point to what she was saying. Ruby thought hard about a way to get back at Corona and then she looked at Shadow and then it hit her. "I'll agree with you on setting her up but we should build the distrust between them it will take some time but it would be worth it in the end. The first Wingball game will be next week and it's a home game, so Corona will probably want him to be there. What if we did something to make it to where he wasn't there?"

Ruby raised an eyebrow when Diamond mentioned a way to break apart Corona's life. "Hmmm you're right Diamond from what my friends have seen she's running with a maroon stallion. Perhaps they have a thing for each other? There is another mare that's been talking with this stallion, perhaps you should start with her Diamond." Ruby looked out into the distance and could see Corona and the maroon stallion talking. It made her blood boil at the thought that she ended up beating Shadow, the one stallion that she had a thing for and would rule the school with. Something had to be done and soon.

Ruby smiled wickedly at the prospect of letting Diamond humiliate Corona. "Well then Diamond I'll leave it to you to prove how much torture you can cause Corona. Once you do I'll give you my support for Student Senate." Ruby was doing a good job of recruiting Diamond, although she would have to be careful. Although she was gaining a powerful player in her group Diamond could prove to be a problem later. I'll keep an eye on this pony for a while and keep her popularity and fame lower than mine. We wouldn't want her getting higher than me now. Ruby thought to herself, pulling out a sandwich she took a bite and swallowed before speaking again. "So do you have any idea of what you plan to do to Corona off the top of your head?"

Ruby moved next to Diamond and draped a wing over the freshman. "Walk with me Diamond." Ruby started down the halls towards the lunch room, some of Ruby's group saw what was going on and gave her some room. Ruby continued leading Diamond to the lunch room before taking her outside and sitting her at the table that nopony dared sit at except for Ruby's group. "The goal I'm talking about is that nauseous grey mare...Corona." Ruby grit her teeth on saying her name. "We both want to take Corona down probably not for the same reasons but still that mare has done things to us that she'll regret. She just completely showed up my closest friend Shadow in that race you just saw." Ruby stomped her hoof on the table in anger. "I want her out of Hoofstomp, cause I have a feeling she's gonna be a problem. So if you can do something to make her regret coming to school or make her go home in tears...I'll support you for senate, and you can roll with my group leaving you practically untouchable. How's that sound?"

The bell rang for the end of class and the signal for lunch to begin. Ruby was one of the first out of the door and knew what she was going to do to make that grey mare's life miserable. Ruby was waiting for Diamond, she would be the best pawn in her plan to put the hurt on Corona. Once she saw Diamond walk out Ruby stepped in front of Diamond, stopping her in the door. "Hey there Diamond care to sit and have some lunch with me I believe we have a common goal in mind."

Ruby listened carefully as she took down her notes for class. Although she put up the facade that she didn't like school she was quite the straight A student. It was during this time of the class that Corona and Shadow flew past the window. Ruby noticed that it was Corona who was out in front. Ruby grit her teeth, she wanted to run outside and give one of her friends a hand against that ugly mare but she kept her cool. It wasn't until near the end of class that a note magically slid under the door and to Ruby's desk, opening it up and reading it didn't make her any happier. Curse that ugly mare, she'll pay for this...but how? Ruby looked to Diamond, and remembered how she praised Ruby yesterday for picking on Corona. Ruby then grew a wicked grin.

Ruby just grinned mischievously before trotting away. Ruby had friends all over school, and at least one in each every club in the school. Ruby did this every year it kept the whole school in check and allowed her to do whatever she wanted to do and no one could stop her. She can try all she wants to become Student Senate but I'll still end up winning. Nopony can win when it comes to me." Ruby pulled out her book and notebook waiting for class to begin.

Ruby walked into Geometry and took her seat, having just gotten done with gym class. Ruby pulled out her notebook and started writing things down, mainly ways for her to get back at Star Shine. She looked over and saw the mare she'd run into yesterday after she threatened that ugly mare. But something caught her eye, and it was that this mare was writing stuff down on how to become Student Senate. Ruby scoffed on the inside before getting up and walking to the mare. "Ah I see you're running for Student Senate. A futile prospect for a freshman, since no freshman ever wins."

Corona put her sketchpad and pencils away when the teacher entered and started the lesson for the day. Corona listened as the teacher talked about the lesson for the day. While she was listening intently she couldn't stop thinking about having lunch with Sterling later today. Corona was doing her best to understand what was going on but unfortunately she didn't really grasp the whole Biology thing. Hopefully she could get Sterling to do their homework together after school either at her house or maybe even hers. Corona squeed at the thought not realizing that she actually let it slip earning an odd stare from the teacher.

Corona giggled on the inside, she was glad to be able to have Sterling have lunch with her. Corona blushed deeply when Sterling gave her a confidence boost and a Compliment. Corona wasn't used to getting anything like this from anypony other than her parents and that didn't really go very far for her. "Uh ok I'll see you at the practice field for lunch ok." Corona pulled out her biology book and notebook, she was ready and with the few minutes left she pulled out her sketchbook and continued working on the sketch she started last night. Corona was being mindful to keep it hidden from Sterling, but making sure to make quick glances with her eyes to make out key details. Corona could only giggle and smile as she sketched.

Hey everypony so I'm working out a new character she's very new so I don't have a ton of info but what I can say is that she's going to be Cloudchaser and Flitter's little sister. I know she looks really similar but I felt like just swapping the colors for Flitter. I for some reason can't come up with a name for her and me and my friend can agree that her cutie mark has to do with flying of some sort. If you guys could help me out that would be great cause I'm going to be using her in the RP that I'm currently in.

Corona looked back at Sterling and smiled. He still likes me I know it I can't just give up like that again I have to keep going. "Yeah I'm fine just a little nervous about practice after this class. Shadow is kinda getting to me just a little bit." Corona giggled, she was actually a little nervous, she'd practiced years for this moment but still was a little jittery about the prospect of playing on the Feather Falcons. Corona got a good idea though, a way to spend some more time with Sterling before the end of the school day and outside of class. "Hey Sterling we'll be taking a break around the same time you guys go to lunch so did you wanna have lunch with me? I know a nice little spot Star told me about we could eat in peace."

Corona watched as Sterling walked in with that other mare, her mind was swimming with worry and ideas. Oh what if Sterling likes this new mare more than me. We have so much in common and we are a perfect match for each other. Oh what should I do? I know I'll just see if Sterling wants to do something after school with me or something, that should......" It was at that point Corona heard Sterling agree to play some music for the new mare. Corona felt her heart sink inside, she couldn't shake the feeling that this new mare was being overly friendly with him. Corona decided it would be best to just leave them be, Corona made a quick glance at Sterling before hiding her face behind her biology book.

Corona headed towards her next class she would have enough time to make one of her regular classes but would have to go to practice right afterwards. Lunch would also be tricky but it could be done to be able to have lunch with Sterling. Corona flew through the halls and happened to see Sterling in the halls. This time though he was walking with another mare, seeing this made her wonder what they meant to each other. It made Corona start to wonder what she meant to Sterling, for now she was content to sstay behind and not bother them as she trotted towards and into Biology class before taking her seat.

Corona was catching her breath only for a few seconds before Shadow blazed across the finish, a look of anger on his face, while he snorted from his nose. "Shadow that was a good race I haven't raced like that in..." "Shut it you dirty, ugly little..." Shadow raised a wing ready to swing at Corona. "That's enough!" Corona looked over to see Lightening Dust trotting to them with a look of ferocity growing worse and worse. "Alright everypony here's the roster if you're not on it then thank you for trying out. Now for the two of you into my office at once!" Corona and Shadow followed Lightening while the other ponies were met with either happiness or anguish on the roster. Once inside her office Lightening shut the door behind them, telling them to take a seat. "Ok well I was planning on making one of you the Lead Ace but seeing as how both of you are so skilled I'm making you both Lead Ace. Or more importantly, Corona is Lead and Shadow you're the secondary Ace in case Corona can't play." Shadow tried to object but was met with a hoof and a demand to get out and report for practice in an hour.

Corona stepped up to the starting line for the race with Shadow. A look of determination was present on her face, while Shadow was just confident that he would beat her with ease. One stallion pulled out a handkerchief and raised it up in the air, he quickly dropped it and in a flash both Corona and Shadow were gone. Shadow looked back to see nothing behind him, letting out a chuckle until his eyes bugged out in shock at seeing Corona right next to him keeping pace before entering the woods. Corona disappeared from Shadow's sight and visa versa, Corona bobbed and weaved through the forest doing spins, rotations, and all sorts of other moves to avoid hitting the trees. Eventually they finally made their way out of the forest and made a B-Line towards the school. Corona was keeping pace with Shadow easily up until they were headed towards the school. That's when Corona used her size and weight to her advantage, with a huge flap from her wings she took off past Shadow. Racing past the teachers lounge and the windows of the classes, Corona knew she was probably passing by Sterling's class as well. Corona looked back to see Shadow racing towards her and catching up really fast, but he wasn't fast enough as she skidded to a halt just as she passed the finish line.

Corona smiled as she trotted back into her spot in line she was quite proud of herself and was showing it. Next up was the one pony who would probably give her the biggest problem, it was none other than the jet black stallion with the blood red mane from earlier. "Ok Shadow Fire you're up next." Shadow walked past Corona snapping his tail at her before doing his routine as well, almost mimicking Corona's flight to the letter. Lightening raised an eyebrow at how he did the routine, once they everypony had done their run Lightening dismissed the group while she went to make her choices for the team. Shadow trotted up to Corona and gave a cheeky smile, "You think you can outshine me shrimp, then you're sadly mistaken." Corona glared at Shadow, she didn't like him one bit and was wanting to shut him up. For a pony like her this kind of feeling wasn't normal to her, but there was something about him that just made her blood boil. "Tell you what shrimp, if you can beat me in a race through the forest and around the school I'll submit and say you're the best." Corona looked ahead and saw the forest, it was matted with branches that would put even the wonderbolts to the test, but Corona wasn't going to be pushed around on this one. "You're on Shadow!"

Corona headed outside to the field and got in line for the tryouts, She saw a long line of Stallions some tough and some looking like they would be better suited to be in chess club. There was one thing Corona noticed more than anything and that was the the fact that she was the only female in the group. Out of the sky came the coach for the new team, she'd been recruited when she requested it during the off season. Corona's jaw dropped when she saw Lightening Dust land on the ground in front of the hopeful ponies. "All right you maggots no introductions! You there get into the sky and show me what you can do!" A brown stallion quickly took to the sky and started doing tricks to show off what they had to offer. One by one Lightening called each student up until it was Corona's turn, once in the air Corona started doing her routine that she had planned all along for this event. Doing loops and corkscrews in the air before making a dive bomb for the ground pulling up just before she hit and landing perfectly on her hooves leaving Lightening Dust slack jawed for a few moments.

Corona smiled, satisfied with how she handled the situation and with Sterling's encouragement it made her feel even better. "Thanks Sterling but unfortunately this is where we say goodbye for the school day. I'll have to report to the practice field next to show of for the tryouts." Corona kicked at the ground with her hooves. She didn't want to leave Sterling but she knew that they wouldn't wait for her to spend the day with him. Sure enough only moments later came the call over the intercom, "Would all student's trying out for the Feather Falcons please report to the practice field right away please." Corona looked at Sterling with a saddened face. She really wanted to stay with him but couldn't, so she did the next best thing. Corona hugged Sterling tightly and quickly before flying outside and towards the field for tryouts.

Corona scurried through the maddening amount of ponies in the school that were signing up for clubs. Finally after what was only 10 mins of searching but felt like hours Corona and Sterling managed to find the Wingball sign up sheet and there were only two slots left. Corona reached for the paper only to have her hoof swatted away by a jet black pegasus' wing who grabbed the pen and signed it before her. After signing it he stared at Corona his red eyes locked with hers, his blood red mane and tail flowed perfectly. "Hmph a runt like you doesn't deserve to sign up for this, besides who says a mare's fit to play Wingball anyway." Corona glared at the stallion before he trotted away, it only gave Corona more incentive to join besides he didn't think she could do it, well she'd show him one way or another. "Oh just you wait you big meanie I'm one of the best fliers around and been practicing for this all my life." Corona huffed puffing out her cheeks before scribbling her name on the paper. Ruby had entered the school later than everypony else cause she knew she could. When she got to the cheerleader sign ups they were already filled. Raising an eyebrow she called to the coach. "Excuse me coach but my slot's been taken as lead cheerleader." The coach tried to explain things to Ruby who'd have none of it and a wicked grin came over her. "You do realize who my parents are coach all I have to do is send a scroll and well let's just say that things wont end well." The teacher started to sweat before crossing out the leads name and putting Ruby's name down instead. Ruby smiled, walking away from the coach knowing that she'd be the star of the cheer leading team. Star finished signing up for Home-etch and the caretaker position and overheard Ruby's conversation with the coach. The next thing she saw was the coach explaining to the poor student who got cut why she wasn't on the squad. Star watched in horror as the freshman left in tears. "Ruby that wasn't fair, if you wanted the spot you should've gotten here sooner to claim it!" Ruby just glared at Star with evil intent before simply huffing and walking past, but making sure to whip Star in the face with her tail as she passed. A few teachers saw what happened but did nothing to stop Ruby or punish her leaving Star with a red sore on cheek.

Corona turned around to see Sterling running up to her, stopping in her tracks she gave a warm friendly smile and waved with her wing. She was very excited to see Sterling again even though she knew it wouldn't be for long. Today was going to be a different school day for her, with her signing up for the Feather Falcons she'd be missing all her classes to go to the tryouts. "Hey Sterling! Over here, let's go sign up together ok." Corona wanted to spend as much of the short time she knew she'd have with him, after all she was crushing on him big time now.

Corona continued working on her new sketch, it was a drawing of Sterling that she was doing. "What do you plan to sign up for Star? I bet you've got all sorts of talents." Corona smiled putting her sketchpad away, she knew Sterling would be here eventually and she didn't want him to catch a glimpse of the sketch. "Well Corona I plan to signing up for a caretaker position, I'm really into taking care of little fillies and colts." Corona's ears perked up after hearing Star say that she wanted to be a caretaker. Star waved goodbye for the moment and headed inside to go sign up. Now all she wanted was Sterling to show up so that they could go get signed up together.

Corona woke up early the next day slowly getting out of bed and looking at herself in the mirror. An ear piercing scream could be heard through the house when Corona saw how messy her mane was. After a quick shower and putting her mane up into a pony tail she grabbed her saddlebag and quickly left for school. Corona got there with plenty of time to spare and flew up into a nearby tree and pulled out her sketchbook and began on a new picture. She had just started working on the picture when a familiar voice caught her ears. "Hey there Corona what are you doing up there, shouldn't you be getting in line for all the classes you want to take?" It was none other than Star Shine the sophomore she met the first day of school. "It'll be ok I'm only applying to one after school club today and I'll be there in time to sign up for it. Besides I'm just waiting for somepony else right now."

Corona got up quickly before heading to her desk and pulling out a piece of paper and a quill. Corona began writing out a letter to Princess Luna, telling her about the events of the night. Dear Luna, I had the most wonderful time tonight with my new friend Sterling Crimson. He came over just to see my special talent, noponies ever been that interested in me before. He was so amazed by my talent that he was speechless, I wouldn't have found it without your help Princess. Anyway after that I took him inside and showed him my room and where I sit and do my sketching. He told me his dream is to help other ponies with ailments and community care, that's why he's so big into Biology and science. I didn't even tell you the best part yet Luna, we went onto the roof and stargazed. Well actually that's not the best part, the best part was that we kinda cuddled. I know it might seem odd right after just meeting and all but I have a big crush on him. He's cute, kind, and he thinks I'm pretty too. Anyway I hope to hear from you or see you soon, I know your royal duties keep you very busy but I'll always be your BFF. Love, Corona your child of the night With that Corona pulled out the same powder as before and with another feather summoned Dagger Wing who took the note to Princess Luna. Corona crawled into bed totally whipped and passed out thinking of tomorrow and getting to see Sterling again.