The bell rang signaling the end of the day. All the colts and fillies put their books in their saddlebags and soon the class room emptied.

Three fillies left together as always. These three were very unique, and not because they have more runes than other fillies their age. These three, along with Midnight Star, are the Elements of Order, the counterparts to the Elements of Harmony.

Applebloom, the Element of Strength, Sweetie Bell, the Element of Wisdom, and Scootaloo, the Element of Courage. Few know who they really are. That way they can live a normal life.

“Guess who's waiting for us?” said Scootaloo.

“Ah can guess.” replied Applebloom, “Where?”

“Other side of the wall.” Scoots said.

She couldn't see them. She couldn't see any thing. She lost her eyes when she was attacked be a monster in the Everfree over a year ago. Like most creatures that rely on eyesight,when ponies lose it other senses improved to make up for the loss. In Scootaloo's case it was a sense unique to pegasi, her ability to sense electrical currents. Scootaloo can even sense the electrical energy in living things and magic.

“Ah have an idea that'll really piss em off.” Applebloom said, “Sweetie get out yer music player”

The teen unicorn retrieved a device from her saddlebags. One of Magecraft industries most popular items, the portable music player, the R-pod, stores and plays music with a series of runes.

Sweetie played a new song of hers on it, as they passed by a pair of rich bullies.

“What are you losers listening to?” asked Diamond Tiara.

“Belladonna.” Sweetie said casually.

“It's not a song I know, and I have all her albums.” said Silver Spoon.

“That's cause it's not out yet.” said Scootaloo.

“Yeah right, if it's not out how did you losers get it?” asked Diamond.

“All her friends get her albums early.” Applebloom said as if it were obvious.

The bullies looked at each other and started laughing.

Silver Spoon said, “Belladonna is THE top artist in Equestria and the coolest of the cool. Why would she be friends with you three?”

It was the three friends turn to laugh. The two spoiled kids didn't know that Belladonna is Sweetie Bell's stage name. She uses a spell Twilight taught her to change her coat and mane color and style as well as her cutie mark so nopony recognizes her.

“What's so funny?” Asked Diamond.

“Oh, nothing. You can always ask her yourself when she gets here tomorrow.” said Scootaloo.

“Oh, we will. We already have backstage passes. We're going to meet her in pony.” Diamond said smugly.

The two bullies walked away. With their noses in the air.

“This is going to be good” said Scootaloo with an evil grin.

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Midnight watched the events that unfolded between the five fillies from the safety of a cloak spell. He had to stifle a laugh when the two stuck up fillies stormed off. His fellow elements had big smiles on their faces as the walked by him, still invisible.

“Hey Midnight, enjoy the show.” said Scootaloo.

He knew he his cloak spell didn't work on her. She could sense him as well as the spell.

He dropped the spell startling the other two, “I did. I shouldn't have, but I did.” he didn't like those two anyway.

“What's up Midnight.” Applebloom said.

“I'm all right, how about you girls.” he replied.

“I think we are much better after venting a bit of stress.” said Sweetie, “So what can we do for you.”

“I'll give you a hint. Rainbow Dash asked me too come since her leg's still healing.” Midnight said looking right at Scootaloo.

“Heh heh, I swear she's always getting hurt.” Scootaloo said laughing nervously, rubbing the back of her neck with a hoof.

“Don't change the subject, young lady.” Midnight was serious, “Introduce me.”

Midnight wasn't always playing and goofing off, but was almost never SERIOUS. They knew when he was not to play around.

“We're meeting up in a few minutes just over here.” she said, “Please be nice.”

“We'll see.” Midnight said, “Say nothing.” he put the cloak spell back on.

Midnight thought of the girls as family and was a bit protective but not stiflingly so. He wanted them to grow, but he refused to let anypony hurt them.

After a few minutes an pegasus colt trotted up. He was dark, storm cloud gray, and had a fire red mane with a yellow stripe. His eyes were an emerald green. A dark storm cloud with a light coming from behind adorned his flank.

“Hey, Humming Bird.” he said giving her a peck on the cheek.

“Hey, Stormy. I missed you.” Scoots giggled.

Midnight cocked an invisible eyebrow. She was acting... girly.

“You just saw me three hour ago.” 'Stormy' said.

He didn't seem to be getting too touchy with her, so midnight dropped the spell causing the colt to jump.

“What the hay!” the colt said jumping between Midnight and the fillies protectively, “Where did you come from?”

“I've been here.” Midnight said, “I just wanted to get a good idea of how you act with my niece when no adults are around.”

“Niece?” asked the colt.

“Midnight, this is Storm Shade, my... uh, coltfriend. Stormy this is, Midnight Star, my uncle. Well not by blood but, you know. My mom and him are like brother and sister.”

“I understand. It's a pleasure to meet you sir.” Storm put his hoof out, “I've heard a lot about you.”

Midnight took it and said, “I'm happy to meet you as well. So far I like you. You weren't too forward with Scoots.” he leaned in closer until there noses were less then an inch away, “but I’m still watching you. I have eyes everywhere,” three golems popped out around them, “and I mean everywhere.” the metal men retreated back to where they came from.

“Oh, don't worry, sir. I was raised to respect mares.” he said, “I would never dream of disrespecting her, and I’m not just saying that because you could kick my flank while hog tied either.”

I like this kid., Midnight thought, “Good.” he sat in quiet thought for a few seconds, “I'll tell Dash you're alright, but if you hurt her”  he lifter his mechanical hoof, and with the sound of metal on metal, separated the hoof into a hand, grabbed a rock and crushed it in front of him, “I WILL break you.”

He swallowed hard, “Of course Mr. Star. I understand perfectly.”

“Good.” Midnight said lightheartedly, “Be at Scootaloo's house at six tomorrow for dinner. Have fun you kids.” he turned and trotted away waving his natural hoof.

“Wow, he can be scary.” said Storm.

Scootaloo smirked, “You have no idea.”

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“Rarity, are you here?” Sweetie called as she walked into the Carousel Boutique.

“I'm in the back, Sweetie Bell.” called the fashionista.

Sweetie Bell went back to greet her sister, “Hello, Rarity, is my outfit ready.”

“Just finished it this morning.” Rarity said, “Go try it on.”

Sweetie Bell took the dress in her magic and went into the dressing room. The room is more meant for 'dramatic reveals then privacy, but in Sweetie's case privacy is needed. After a flash of light, a almost-white purple unicorn with a long white mane brushed to one side, and a star in a spotlight for a cutie mark stepped out.

The dress was a simple white dress and with belladonna flowers on it.

“What do you think?” she asked.

“My my, Belladonna, you look stunning.” Rarity said with a giggle, “It's still so strange seeing you like that.”

“I know, at the concert before last I past by my mirror and shot a stun spell at it because I thought somepony broke into my room. It ricocheted off and his Applejack right in the face.” the two let out very unladylike laughs.

“Oh my, that's dreadful.” Rarity said, but the laughing said otherwise.

“She was surprisingly calm after I undid it. I figured she forgave me for it until after the shoe when a hoof hit me right in the face.” Sweetie laughter returned full force.

Rarity stopped laughing. She was surprised at her sister laughing at being assaulted by her friend, but was then reminded of the fight she had gotten into with Rainbow Dash a couple months prior. They had both acted in a very unladylike fashion.

Sweetie went back into the changing room, and after another flash came back out as herself. She packed the dress in a garment bag, and took a seat beside her sister who had just made tea for the two of them. They sat and talked for some time before it was time for Sweetie to get ready.

Sweetie got ready to 'visit her parents'. Of course she was just leaving so Belladonna can arrive.

“Come. We don't want to miss your flight.” said Rarity.

The pair went outside to the waiting carriage. Sweetie hopped in and waved her sister goodbye as she took off. She flew for about an hour before another larger carriage appeared from the opposite direction.

Instead of just passing by though the two stopped side by side. The larger carriage opened it's door and Rainbow Dash poked her head out.

“Let's go.” she said.

Sweetie tossed her bag's over and Dash helped her cross. The door shut and the two continued on their paths.

“Scoots told me about the little prank you three have set up for those girls at school.” Dash said, “I don't want you to go over board with it. Other then that, I’m looking forward to those two eating their words.” she may be a bit older but it's still Rainbow Dash.

Sweetie changed her appearance while dash slipped into her uniform.

“Alright, I'll see you in a bit.” Dash said as she opened the door and leaped out to meet her team.

After a bit the carriage landed in front of the Ponyville inn. The door opened to the questions and flashing light's of the press. Sweetie, now Belladonna, ignored them and pushed through.

A small group of ponies approached asking for autographs which she happily gave before heading into her room and settling in for the night.

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The concert hall was completely sold out, but that's nothing unusual. Belladonna wasn't some teen pop star, she was Equestria's top rock artist. Her music was loved by almost everypony, and most of the town was there.

As the last song came to a close, the cheers reached a peak. She took a bow, thanked her fans and turned to head off stage where two annoying rich fillies waited. Sweetie Bell smiled at them, but not because they were fans.

“Hello, I’m Belladonna, as I’m sure you know.” Sweetie said, her voice slightly different.

“I'm Diamond Tiara, and this is Silver Spoon. We are, like, huge fans.” the two held out pieces of paper.

“It's always a pleasure to meet fans.” she signed the papers, walk with me. I'm meeting a couple of friends.” it took every ounce of willpower to be nice.

“Oh, more famous artists?” asked Silver.

“No, not famous, but still the two coolest fillies in Equestria. My other friend had to go visit her family, but I’ll see her later.” she said.

“Hey, Bella!” called a voice.

“How's it going Bloom, Scoots.” she said.

“It's been good.” Applebloom said, “Sweetie said she's sorry she couldn't be here.”

“It's OK. I’m heading to Fillydelphia next anyway. I’ll stop by and say hi.” Belladonna said.

During this whole interaction the two rich fillies watched, jaws hanging. They couldn't believe what they were seeing. Two of the biggest losers in Ponyville chatting with Belladonna as if they were old friends.

“I'm going to spend some time with my friends, OK. Bye Diamond Tepee, bye Silverware.” said Bella.

The three fillies left the other two in shock and went back to the dressing room. As soon as the door was shut they broke out in laughter.

“Did you see there faces?” Applebloom said when she calmed down a bit.

“I thing I heard their hearts stop for a second.” said Scootaloo.

“Watch them try to be nice at school now. I wouldn't be surprised if they tried giving us stuff hoping we'll get them in good with Belladonna.” said Sweetie Bell.

“Like that'll work.” Scootaloo scoffed, “I'm still keeping anything they give me.”

“Ya know with those two it'll be jewelry or perfume, right Scoot.” Applebloom said.

Scootaloo turned away and replied nervously, “I-I know. I meant I’d accept it so I can sell it later.”

“Sure... after you wear it for Storm you mean.” teased Sweetie.

“What?! No way I don't wear jewelry or perfume for anypony.” Scootaloo said.

“Ya also don't giggle 'r blush, right?” Applebloom said.

“Shut up.” Scootaloo snapped.

“Did Ah hit a nerve with ya?” Applebloom said mockingly, “Ah know how sensitive ya can be.”

“You wanna see sensitive?” Scootaloo swung on the little craftspony.

The two went at it for a minute until Sweetie grabbed them up with her magic.

“You know if you break anything I have to pay for it.” she said.

Scoots crossed her forelegs, “Spoil sport.” Next Chapter: Chapter 2: A Family Dinner Estimated time remaining: 46 Minutes