PRINCIPAL CINCH'S OFFICE 9:15 AM

When the two go inside, they find the principal's office is a little dark.

The purple dog had no fear. As he was about to protect Twilight, he was startled a little by Dean Cadence, when he turns to his right. The dean then escorts Twilight and the dog, and the two walk towards the desk and they took a seat.

Someone closes the door, and it revealed to be the human version of Shining Armor, another similar colt from Equestria, and the brother of Twilight.

"Shining Armor?", asks Twilight, as she and the purple dog turn around to see him and Cadence by the door. "Why is my brother here?"

"As an alumni, Principal Cinch thought he could provide some unique perspective.", Dean Cadence explained.

Twilight then asks, "Perspective on what?", before the purple dog barks questioningly.

"Why, the Friendship Games, of course.", Cinch interrupts, introducing herself to Twilight and the purple dog. "You competed in the games, did you not, Shining Armor?"

Shining Armor gets this popped in his mind, clears his throat and says, "I did."

"And you happen to recall who won?", Cinch then asks Shining Armor.

He answered, "Ha ha, Crystal Prep did. We always win."

"We always win.", copied Cinch, before she supposed, "And I suppose that dog with Twilight is non-allergic to animal allergies, right, Cadence?"

Cadence answers, "Yes."

Twilight then asks the principal, "Why did you ask to see me?"

"Twilight, I'll be honest. It doesn't matter whether or not Crystal Prep wins or loses.", she explains, cleaning one of her trophies. "The important thing is we are expected to win because Crystal Prep has a reputation. And it is that reputation...my reputation that is responsible for everything we have here. For everything you've done you've done quite a lot, haven't you?"

"I don't know. I guess.", Twilight answered.

Cinch then takes a seat back at her desk, saying, "Oh, don't be honest. You're the best student this school has ever seen. What I can't understand is why my best student wouldn't want to compete."

"In the Friendship Games?", guessed Twilight, with the dog barking again.

"Look, Twily, I know it's not really your thing, but representing the school is kind of a big deal. Plus, they could really use you and your dog's help.", added Shining.

Cinch then says, "It seems Canterlot High is undergoing something of a renaissance. Test scores are up, grades, even athletics are on the rise. You see, they are developing somewhat of a reputation. This can not happen."

"Principal Cinch, I can't possibly participate in the games. My work here is very-", Twilight tried to excuse, but Cinch said;

"Ah, yes. Your work. Cadence, could you and Shining Armor find my contact sheet for the Everton Independent Study program?", the principal also asks.

Dean Cadence says, "Of course.", as she and Shining leave the room, leaving only the principal, Twilight, and the purple dog.

Cinch then continued talking to Twilight, "I understand you've applied. You see, one of the advantages of having a reputation is a certain amount of influence in such things. So, let me offer you a deal."

"What deal?", Twilight asks curiously, while the purple dog growls, not liking the sound of the deal, also planning to take matters into his own hands literally not yet.

"In return for contributing your agile mind to these games, I will use my influence to guarantee your application is approved. Though, I suppose I could also have it...denied.", she says as she places the files for the study program. Twilight and the dog, not liking this desperate deal, try to think of something. "What do you two think I should do?"

For a few moments, the purple dog then growls, gets the permission sheet for the Friendship Games from the principal, gives it to Twilight to sign, which she does, puts his paw print on the form too, places on the table, and slams his fist on the table, finishing this answer. Cinch, looking at the signed Friendship Games form, answers, "I'll take that as a yes."

The dog then holds Twilight's hand as they leave the office, saying, "Let's go, Twilight. Pack your bags. We're going to the Friendship Games."