I started walking a bit groggy after my fun with Paddle City, who was still in my dorm room sleeping. After showering and getting dressed, I headed out of the door until one familiar mare gave me a surprising hug.

"Squeaks!" I turned to Periwinkle, who I haven't expected to see out of her class. I was happy to see her out and about since her time in classes.

"Sorry I couldn't catch on. Had a major learning spree." Periwinkle explained. "Anyway, haven't you heard the news?"

"What news?" I raised an eyebrow after hearing that question.

"Oh. You haven't heard?" Periwinkle pulled out a newspaper and opened the pages.

"I had a little dilemma with someone..." I explained nervously, not wanted to throw any details to her about last night. I took a look at the paper, and saw that the unicorn classes are finally running, and Trixie Lulamoon had to start making up for her unexcused absences. Now, as they speak, she is at the risk of suspension, if not being expelled. Before she had to end up on the remedial level, she uttered out the words 'Totally worth it. Be looking forward to another round, stallion.' I went wide-eyed at the words, having a feeling that I'm going to see her again. Then again, I wouldn't be surprised if anyone knew about my 'final battle' with Trixie leading to that event.

"Who-hoa! Congrats on the battle, stud." A voice came from behind us. It was Silver Spoon, who I'd figure that something is gone haywire, which can only mean one thing: Diamond Tiara. However, judging from the way Silver is standing proudly, I would guess that she had other ideas.

"Silver?" Periwinkle and I said at the same time, expecting another little trick.

"Don't be so surprised." Silver shrugged. "Diamond Tiara isn't feeling well, so had to be treated to the hospital wing. Oddly enough, she is demanding Zecora to do the job by Mrs. Spoiled Bitch herself."

"There's no way in hell Zecora is gonna take that much pressure! I gotta get to her before she does." Periwinkle squeals before zooming her way to Zecora's office, leaving me with Silver.

"So, porn star..." Silver joked and winked as she took my hand. "Now that she is out of the way -"

"Hold on!" I stopped her. "You're referring to Diamond, right?"

"Now why would I wanna go badmouthing your friend?" Silver leaned closer. "I may be jealous, but I'm not the mare that just goes around and places threats. Unlike Diamond, I would rather show class and dignity, because I am a creature of respect. You'll understand it, right?"

"Wow. I guess so." I shrugged, not even arguing with what she said. For a friend of a mare chasing after me, I figured Silver would have a change of heart. Despite being pretty much of a rich princess, she was a classy mare that shows elegance, thus shoving most of Diamond's hidden obsessions. Then again, the proof is always in the pudding...

"Now, listen." Silver said as we started walking. "I don't wanna sugarcoat anything, but as long as Diamond is sick, you'll be able to join in some classes. In fact, I'm just about to go to one myself."

"Oh really?" I replied as we stopped by a door. I looked through its window and saw the room looked like a photography studio. In it were six mares, including Photo Finish, were studying and a mature earth mare were fixing cameras and reviewing shots.

"What's that?" I asked to Silver.

"It's Photo Class." she explained in confidence. "And their top student is none other than Photo Finish. However, she's nothing compared to the professor, Trigger Happy."

As we opened the door and entered inside, the professor and class looked up and saw us. The mature mare was tan, and had on a black tight cat burglar pants that show most of her curves, a purple button-down shirt, and on top of her head, she has gun glasses. It almost felt like she was some kind of undercover assassin disguised as a professor if I hadn't known about it.

"Well, well, well. Look who have here." The professor eyed me with a digital camera at hand, a finger on the clicker. "And you brought a friend."

Silver and I introduced ourselves to her and to the class. It was then the professor snapped a quick photo of me before calling herself Trigger Happy. Then, she wrapped an arm around my and called out a quick 'Smile!' before aiming the camera at us. I quickly smiled and did a peace sign just as the camera flashed. I wouldn't bother looking at my own photo, but anyone else would have a field day as they saw it.

Trigger tossed the camera in an open bag behind her before rubbing my back. "Delighted to meet the stallion himself. Welcome to the Photo Studio. Please, have a seat so we can get to business."

After being greeted with a soft bump, I turned to the class, who were lightly blushing. Silver, on the other hand, took my hand and dragged me to two empty seat beside two other earth mares, who gazed at me for a while. One of them was neon red with fairy pink hair wrapped in a pony bun, while the other one was yellow with black hair. They started whispering about me with blushing on their cheeks, which I ignored for a while since this kind of movement.

"But he is so cute!" the neon red mare whispered.

"I know, right?" the yellow mare replied, despite being nervous. It wasn't long before the awkward moment went away by Trigger, who was setting the studio up with lights, props, two backdrops and two square chairs. The settings didn't seem to be a bit eye-catching, but I don't want to judge anybody's art. Aside of that, everything else was impressive.

Trigger turned to us. "Now, for those that remembered last class, we covered how to pull off side shots while keeping the backdrop in target. Some of you did ok, but some of you were still need work on it. So, I figured that we try something else to help you learn perfect shots."

Trigger called two mares to the front and set them to the two backdrop sections. Then she called Photo Finish to the front and asked her to take a few photos of them. Photo accepted and went right to business taking pictures in the blink of an eye, while the two mares did some casual fashion poses. The class was surprised of how she took them - even me.

"Was she really this quick on the camera?" I said in thought, watching Photo work her magic. Trigger stopped her and turned to her computer before hearing the printer print the pictures. She then picked them up, and perfectly tossed them to our desks before asking us to spot any flaws in them. Of course, I couldn't see any flaw in one whatsoever, what with Photo's speed and accuracy.

"The mare's hair wasn't fully in the shot." One earth mare shouted with a raised hand. She had blue-green skin, had blonde hair, and wore a yellow spaghetti tank top, along with blue jeans with sky blue stripes.

"Did it now!?" Photo gasped. While I looked at the photo, Trigger explained that the mare's hair was indeed out of the shot, which made it look a bit off. While she was lecturing on how to fix shots beforehand, I saw a mark on one of the mare's outfits. It seemed to be a weird shape embroidered on the skirt, and on it showed an initial 'H' in the middle. The skirt happen to have the same color as a familiar mare's cloak. Now that I mentioned it, it really struck me as odd for some reason...

"Could this be...? I said to myself until something struck my mind. "If I wasn't mistaken, it might be a cloth by Hidden Flash-..."

"Hey!" Silver called. I woke up from the trance and saw her wondering where I was. I told her that I was fine and focused back to the class. Of course, the name struck my mind at the last minute, but I quickly forgot it. Plus, I couldn't dare myself to even say that name, but since I did, it's probably looking to catch me off guard sooner or later.

"You've never used a professional camera before?...Some poses I do are based on yoga, but I can do different ones too... Now that we've done some of those poses, let's get a little intimate..."