Little Gangsters Chapter 1

> Day 'Everyone is a Ganstah' in Canterlot High

 

> Be Snails

It's Friday morning, the day after Trixie defeated Sunset Shimmer in a watergun fight.

Now you and Snips are back with Trixie and you couldn't be happier.

"The Great and Powerful Trixie would like some water. Fetch for me, Snails."

5 minutes before the bell, of course you can make it to the sweetiebot vending machine and back before class starts.

You run off to the machine and buy water for Trixie.

 

[Snails has obtained Water Bottle (x2)]

 

You go ahead and take one for yourself too.

Even an errand boy like yourself gets thirsty.

Taking the bottles you head back to the classroom.

You spot Nolan and Vinyl talking by the classroom next door.

"...to be more careful now, Nolie. What will you do if everyone finds out we're Saints?"

Saints? Isn't that the behind the scenes gang that practically runs this town?

You clutch the water bottles closer to your chest and sneak by, unnoticed.

 

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After delivering Trixie her water bottle, you pull Snips to the side.

"I've got something to tell you," you say, snickering behind a hand.

Snips moves closer so no one else can overhear. "What is it?"

"Nolan is a Saint."

"What?!" Snips says a little too loudly, catching everyone's attention.

Need to make an excuse. "Yeah, that was what I thought to. Can you believe those prices?"

You yank him down, and shush him. "Not so loud!"

Standing up straight, you head back to your seat.

Soon enough, you see Nolan enter, about five seconds before the bell rings.

He takes a seat not far from yours and begins preparing for class.

You think for a few seconds and think up of a bright idea.

Taking a sheet out of your notebook, you begin scribbling a note.

 

'Nolan North, we know you're a Saint. Meet us at the Library.'

 

You ball the paper up and toss it at Nolan's head.

It hits home and he glances around to see who threw it.

 

> Be Nolan

You rub the back of your head, not because it hurts, but because you're baffled as to why anyone would throw something at you.

Upon giving the paper a closer look, you notice that there's writing on the paper.

Ms. Harshwhinny will be coming in at any minute.

You un-crumple the paper and the color drains from your face.

This...isn't good.

Someone must have heard you and Vinnie talking.

You sneak a peek behind you.

There are only three people who could have been able to find out.

Sunset isn't here today, and Snips was out.

So that only leaves Snails.

He waves at you, smirking like the fuck he is.

Fine. You'll go meet him.

And straighten shit out.

 

Break Time

Location: Near the Library

 

> Be Nolan

 

It's almost time to meet Snails (and possibly Snips since the note said 'we' and not 'I') at the library.

You decided not to tell Vinnie about it, despite that she wanted to enjoy her break with you.

She doesn't need to be involved.

You enter the library, it's mostly empty save for Ms Cheerilee.

Taking a deep breath, you walk inside, greeting her with a small wave before walking up to one of the tables and sitting down.

It's heavily loaded with books and you can just barely make out the heads of the two people here.

"You sure this is going to work?"

"I've studied the book extensively, Norman. I'm positive."

So this was were Norman was all this time.

You had been wondering why you hadn't seen him earlier in class.

So, playing hooky with the weird new girl? Niiiice.

Shaking your head, you almost forget why you're here.

That is until you see Snails leaning on a bookshelf, arms crossed.

Smug motherfucker.

You walk towards him and he stands up straight, beckoning for you to follow him.

When you get within his earshot you hiss, "I'm not a dog, mongrel."

"Is that right?" he asks. "So I guess you wouldn't mind if I told the entire school that you and Vinyl Scratch are part of the Saints?"

God fucking dammit.

"Leave her out of this. It's just me."

"That isn't what I heard her say."

Shit. You see Snips appear from behind the shelves to stand next to Snails.

"So we came up with a proposition," Snails continues. "We won't tell anyone if..."

"...you let us be Saints too!" Snips finishes for him.

What? "Are you fucking serious?"

Snips digs into his pockets to pull out his phone.

He plays back what you had said earlier about leaving Vinnie out of it.

"Dead serious, mate."

You facepalm and try to think of a way out of this.

"Fine. Meet me downtown tomorrow so we can...discuss this further."

Snails wags a finger in disapproval. "Nuh uh. We want to start today."

So much for getting away from your duties.

 

> Be Snips

You pull out a bandana from your back pocket and tie it around your head.

Nolan cringes and gives you a weird look.

"What, dis is how thugs look in da hood, right?" you strike a pose.

 

> Be Nolan

 

You facepalm.

How can anyone ever think that's what gangsters really do?

Fucking MTV and their shit.

Your great grandfather is probably rolling around in his grave.

Looking the boys over, it strikes you that maybe you can fool them.

They certainly don't look very bright.

"You should probably stop before you embarrass yourself even further." You cross your arms. "But fine, I'll let you be PeeWee Saints."

You look away a Snails and Snips high-five each other.

The book fort where Norman and the new girl are sitting at gives you an idea.

"As PeeWees, to prove you guys are even worthy of wearing the Saints colors." you tug at your sweater vest for effect, "You'll nee to carry out my exact orders."

They salute you. "Sure thing boss!"

Oh this is going to be fun.

 

> Be Vinyl

 

Nolan bailed on you earlier, saying he had something to do at the library.

You don't question it, but feel a little left out.

"Heya Vinyl, what are you doing sitting here all by yourself?"

It's Amy, tucking her hair behind her ear.

It does little to help, the shortness of her bangs makes it come right back to it's former place.

"Nothing really. You going to my gig tonight?"

"Pfft, of course. I saw the fliers. I wouldn't miss it for the world." She hesitates a little and bites her lip. "Is...uhm...Is Nolan going to be there?"

You contain the blush that dares to try and show itself. "Yes. He was the one who acquired the place. So it's only natural." you smirk.

Amy laughs, "Oh great! See ya there!" she waves and leaves you alone once more.

You sigh and lay your head down on the desk, blowing at your bangs. Back to being bored.

 

> Be Nolan

You check your phone and stare at the display.

3 minutes before the bell rings.

"Hn, we'll meet at the bleachers during lunch time, understand?"

You turn to leave but feel a tug on your vest.

It's Snails. He looks skeptic.

"You won't bail on us will you, North? You know what will happen if you don't."

Tch. It wasn't like you were going to blow them off or anything.

"I won't. A Saint always keeps his word. Ciao."

 

> Be Snails

 

Nolan walks away waving. He looks too calm considering the situation he's in.

"Yo Snails."

You turn to see Snips pull out a fedora out of nowhere.

"Snips."

"Yeah?"

"Doesn't that fedora belong to Scott?"

He shrugs, "Who cares? Finders, keepers." He puts it on your head. "Losers, weepers."

 

> Somewhere in the school

"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"

"Whats wrong, Scott?"

"MY FEDORA IS GONE!"