"All right class, sit down sit down," Cheerilee said, patiently waiting for her energetic class to calm down. "I hope you all remember the assignment I gave you last Friday. I sent your essays to Palace and today Princess Twilight Sparkle and Prince Blueblood are here to give you a special announcement. Please, your majesties."

Twilight and Blueblood entered the classroom. The entire class was happy to see Twilight, especially the Crusaders. Blueblood got his share of attention too, or at least Silver Spoon and Diamond Tiara giggled and blushed at his presence.

"Good morning, my little ponies," Twilight said. "We´ve read your wonderful essays about what are the requirements for being a prince and princess and I must said, I´m personally proud of all of you. After consulting with Princess Celestia, we´ve decided to do something special. Based on your works two of you, a filly and a colt, will be named royalty for a whole day!"

The entire classroom exploded in joy.

"Calm down kids. Remember this is a great honor, so please behave," Cheerilee said. "Now please continue, your majesty."

"Thank you Cheeri-"

"Gladly," Blueblood said, pushing Twilight out of the way. "Younglings, your works were delightful. All of you perfectly understand what it takes to be a true prince!" and he continued, moving to the back of the room.

"Whatever happened to ladies first?" Twilight murmured.

"Your works speak of the bravery, the chivalry and the dedication that requires the title of prince. Young Pipsqueak, my aunt was very pleased to hear that you wish to become captain of her guard in the future so you can protect her. Snips and Snails, it is true. My blimp is pretty awesome."

Pipsqueak smiled while Snips and Snail bump their hooves.

"But out of all of you, this young fellow exposed the most important point of my position."

"Me?" Truffle Shuffle said, obviously not expecting to be selected.

"Yes. You knew exactly which element is the priority on any social event a prince must assist. The food. Only the finest of high cuisine is worthy of touching the mouth of the royal family. And your selection of favourite dishes prove your excellent taste. That´s why you young umh..."

"Truffle Shuffle, sir."

"Yes, you Truffle, will become prince for a day!"

While the students congratulated Truffle, Twilight glared at Blueblood. "Seriously, that was your criteria?"

"Of course, dear cousin. There are simply certain food manners that we, as royalty, must obey. You´ll be fine to learn them now that we´re family. You don´t want to repeat that embarrassing event in the latest Garden Party, do you?"

Twilight decided to ignore him and move next to the students.

"And you girls, also have proven to understand what it requires to be a princess. Those were some of the most interesting works I´ve ever read. Scootaloo, yes flying is awesome. Sweetie Belle, I don´t like chocolate that much but Princess Celestia does have a private fountain for parties. Apple Bloom, I´m afraid no princess is able to time travel and fight dinosaurs."

Scootaloo grinned in happiness, Sweetie licked her lips imagining all that chocolate and Apple Bloom just let go a sigh of disappointment.

"And the one student whose presentation precisely described what entitles to earn the crown was yours, Diamond Tiara."

Even Cheerilee gasped at this.

"You understand the responsibilities and the pressure that comes with the title. By comparing it to a business, you made a solid argument as to why a princess must be severe at times, why she must give orders to others, why her decisions must be carefully considered because they have consequences. A princess´ job is not all about parties and dances, is hard work that must be done flawlessly, otherwise the people under her reign may suffer," Diamond was beaming, gloating on the praise. "And that is precisely why I didn´t chose you."

"...WHAT?!"

"You understand how the job must be done but not why. Your essay only says Me, Me and Me. At no moment did you consider the opinion of others. It´s truth you must make the decisions but those decisions must be for the greater good, for the benefit of others. A true princess must not impose her orders, she must take the best decisions and, even if sometimes they may be seen as harsh, they are always for the best interest of her subjects."

Diamond hung her head lown, understanding the words of the princess despite her hurt pride.

"And thus, my chose to become princess for a day is...Twist!"

"...Me?"

"Yes Twist. Your work may not have the best arguments or even the best grammar; but you said that a best princess is the one that never forgets her true friends and stays by their side and you´re absolutely right."

A few minutes later, Twist and Truffle were wearing their new royal clothes. Twist attire complete with a set of wings and horn.

"Behold Equestria, your newest Princess, Princess Twist and her consort, Prince Truffle Shuffle!"

And the princess first order? Cupcakes for the entire classroom at Sugarcube Corner.