After the bell rang, signalling the start of first period, Strike darted to his first class, History. TJ ran after him. "Strike!" He exclaimed.

"Go away, TJ!" Strike returned. "I'm not in the mood, not now!"

"You don't wanna give your favorite cousin a bear-hug?" TJ asked.

"Look," Strike stated, stopping in his tracks. "I'm sorry I didn't say hi to you or Tigerclaw this morning. I've had a lot on my mind. Uncle Fire disappeared a few months ago, leaving only a note saying he'll be in touch as soon as he can. It's been three months and Mom and Dad haven't had a single call from him."

"What do you think happened to him?" TJ asked.

"Something must've happened between the time he ran away and now." Strike replied. "Tell you what," he turned around to face TJ. "Come to mine tonight with Aunt Alopex, Tigerclaw and Uncle Button Mash. I'll see if I can track Uncle Fire down tonight."

"Deal!" TJ replied with a smirk. "Now, let's go to class, shall we?"

"you bet!" Strike replied before the duo entered the class.

Mr Cranky Doodle was sat at his desk. He stood up when the two entered. "You're late!" He warned.

"Sorry sir, we were with Vice-Principal Luna." TJ replied.

"Take a seat." Cranky told them. "Today we will be learning about something different. We will be learning about the fight that happened outside in the school field a few years ago. Any questions?"

TJ raised his hand, reluctantly. "Sir, why are we learning about this instead of ancient history?" He asked.

"We're learning about this because if-" the door opened once more, interrupting what Cranky was about to say. He turned to the door and barked, "you're late!"

"Sorry sir." Diego replied. "We got a bit lost trying to find the classroom."

"Apology accepted." Cranky said. "Take a seat."

Diego took his seat beside Honey Bear at the back of the classroom while Apple Berry sat next to Tigerclaw.

Cranky continued his explanation. "As I was about to say, we're learning about this instead because that fight was the biggest fight better the Elements of Harmony and an ex-Element."

Berry raised her hand. "Mom told me it was her brother, DJ who started the fight." She said.

"That is correct... Erm...?" Cranky replied.

"Apple Berry and that's my brother, Diego." Berry replied, pointing towards her brother.

"Okay, Apple Berry. Would you or Diego like to tell us exactly what your mother told you about the fight?" Cranky asked.

"Well.... Umm... Mom didn't go into detail about the fight, but maybe she and Dad could come in tomorrow and talk about it?" Diego pointed out from the back of the room.

"Good idea, Diego." Cranky replied. "Maybe all the Elements of Harmony could come in and talk about what happened."

"Awwe man!" Strike groaned. "Looks like I'll have to do some more research tonight."

Light chuckled. "Cheer up, bro." He said. "Anyway, what research are you taking about?" He asked.

"I'm looking into Uncle Fire's disappearance." Strike replied. "Something doesn't add up."

"Look, whatever it is, we'll look into it after school." Light assured. "He's probably gone into hiding incase DJ strikes again."

"I don't know," Strike said. "He hasn't called Mom back even once. He hasn't texted or anything. Something must've happened between the fight and now."

"He's probably had a lot of stuff going on. Just relax for a bit. I'm sure he's fine." Light said before turning back to his notebook.

Suddenly, there was a firm knock on the door. Principal Celestia entered the room. "Could I please borrow Light Dash, Strike, Honey Bear, Diego, Aquamarine, Spyro, TJ, Tigerclaw and Apple Berry?" She asked.

Cranky turned to the class and nodded. "Of course Celestia." He grunted as he sat in his chair.

The rest of the class stayed silent as the said students walked out of the room with the Principal. "What's wrong, Principal Celestia?" Diego asked after a while. "We're not in trouble, are we?"

"Of course not, Diego." Celestia assured. "I fear it is much worse than any of you can think of."

"What happened?" Aquamarine asked.

"You will need to talk to your parents about the details, but I'm afraid none of you, or your parents, are safe." Celestia stated as the group entered her office. Standing around the Principal's desk were Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Alopex, Rarity, Pinkie Pie, Thunderlane, Soarin, Button Mash, Cheese Sandwich and the other Elements of Harmony, excluding Fire Blaze and DJ.

"what's going on?" Light asked, walking over to Rainbow Dash and Soarin.

Rainbow sighed. "Guys, we need to talk." She replied, turning to Soarin.

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