Canter U: Day 38 Wednesday

 

>Today... the shower feels amazing.

>You're not getting out.

>Not like anyone else uses this shower.

>It's like you're practically the only guy that lives in this hall.

>Well... save for Shining Armor, but you haven't been seeing him that much either.

>You only hear Twilight talk about him.

>Someone knocks on the door.

"Come on dude, save some for the fishies, brah."

>You sigh, do one long wet stretch, and then turn the water off, bundling yourself into a towel.

>You do your best not to look into his eyes on your way out.

>That'd be gay.

>And being gay shames famiry

>You get dressed.

>Spike's dead... pretty much dead.

>Asleep. Must've been a long climb last night.

>mfw almost demoted back to bronze today

>You get dressed. Different hoodie, different pants.

>And... you don't have a clean v-neck.

>T-shirt will do.

>You head outside, and as you open the door to the lobby, Shining Armor exits the shower.

>You see Twilight's head creak.

"G-gahh... good morning!"

>You greet her a good morning.

"How are you doing? You ready for today?"

>Oh shit... that's right. Midterms today.

>Twilight smiles confidently.

>At least she's not freaking out...

>You've got a good thirty minutes before class starts.

>Odd to see you up this early.

 

A. breakfast

B. cram session

C. socialize

D. head out early and get good seats.

 

>Let's cram.

>Not assuming samefags in anyway.

"Not cram! Review!"

>Twilight's miles ahead of you, pulling out a biology notebook, slowly reading over it.

>Then she hands it to you.

"Quiz me!"

>You sigh, as you wait for Fluttershy, attempting to formulate a question from the barely legible notes that Twilight produced.

>If a cell has no oxygen, how does it maintain energy?

"Lactic acid fermentaion, and glycolysis. Very inefficient."

>That's why you gotta breath when you do anything.

>Or else, you can't do anything.

>No more breath, no action.

>No more action, no breathing.

>Boom suffocation. Don't give a fuck if I cut my arm bleeding.

"We shouldn't be cramming like this... this is some kind of... last resort measure."

>Fluttershy comes out.

>Damn, why is she so slow.

>You greet her a good morning... and she smiles saying hello.

>Really quietly.

>You leave.

 

>Midterms.

>Good thing the bio test is all multiple choice.

>And... no math.

>Purely reading comprehension.

>You flip through the test, marking the ones that you know for a fact.

>DNA Replication. Easy.

>Mitosis. Easy.

>Anything in between... egh.

>You do your best.

 

>And... you're done significantly early.

>Not too many people have finished yet.

>Or they just don't want the spaghetti of being the first one done.

>Not to mention the foreboding paranoia that ensues.

>You put your pencil down, and take a quick stretch.

>Hopefully the professor doesn't think you're cheating.

 

A. Turn in your test

B. check your answers

C. cheat.

 

>Might as well.

>You've got a lot of time...

>And you sure as hell don't wanna be thinking about the next midterm.

>You give your test a once over.

>Finding nothing.

>You bubble in the bubbles that you think look poorly bubbled.

>Never know when the scantron reader's gonna fuck you over.

>You give your test another once over.

>Finding nothing.

>You make sure your name's correctly written.

>And that you've bubbled in the fact that your TA's a stereotypical Korean.

>You give your test another once over.

>Oh shit!

>You almost answered a question about Lactic Acid fermentation wrong!

>Good thing you studied.

>I mean, crammed.

>You give your test another once over.

>Can't find anything.

>Well, at least you earned one point.

>As you go up to turn in your test, you begin to have your paranoia about how possibly the answer that you changed was actually correct, and you changed it to a wrong answer.

>Second guessing's for losers.

>But... it's too late now.

>Gonna look real suspicious if you go back into your desk to rewrite a few things.

 

>Twilight's silent.

>Applejack's silent.

>Fluttershy's... silent. Nothing new.

>So... was it as good for you as it was for Twilight?

>Not the first time you've asked that.

"I... I did my best."

>Good to know she's not crying or whatever.

"We gotta stay focused. One more, guys!"

>You let out a deep breath.

>One down. Two or three more to go.

"Welp... we got an hour. Whaddya wanna do?"

 

A. Get food.

B. Study/cram

C. Relax

 

>The four of you walk to your usual table at the Greens.

>And you take your usual seat, and see the usual people.

>And in the distance you see Rarity, chatting up... two guys?

>Damn, she pulls like mad.

>Oh, they're not talking anymore.

>Well, at least Rarity isn't.

>She looks down at her book, while the two guys stay at her table.

>She's reading...

>Wait... idea!

>Cramming?

"Pff... yer on yer own, sugar cube."

"That's... ill advised Anon."

>Fluttershy nods.

>Can you at least snag Twilight's notes?

>They're really good.

>She sighs and gets a bag of chips and her notes out.

>Giving you only the notes.

>She starts nomming and sharing with the girls as you start reading.

>THERMODYNAMIX

>KNUCKLES CHAOTIX

>Molarity and concentrations.

>Fuck, I can't remember back to last year.

>All that basic shit.

>It's ingrained in my mind now.

>Inaccessible.

>But yeah! You're reading it.

>Twilight's notes.

>For some reason, the handwriting's a lot better than the other notes she's given you.

>Michael J. Fox would be proud.

 

>Chem midterm.

>Even better? Assigned random seats.

>Nobody you know is sitting next to you...

>Or behind you.

>But a familiar head of blue hair is in front of you.

"Oh... hey Anon! Good luck! And no texting!"

>Y-you too, Colgate.

>You turn off your phone for good measure.

 

>This test is a lot of work!

>But... you've finished it.

>You sit in your chair pondering the answer you've calculated for the bonus question.

 

A. Check work

B. turn in test.

C. Cheat

 

>Time to check your work.

>You give your test a once over.

>So many fucking numbers.

>Ugh... your head hurts.

>Not sleeping too well last night.

>Didn't make too much time to study.

>You slept pretty late.

>And all these letters and numbers.

>You're feelin' it.

>You try to check your work.

>Too lazy to argue with self.

>It looks good.

>You contemplate a question for a good few minutes.

>You're better off wasting your time doing nothing in here, than being outside in the wonderful world of story arcs

>All of your math checks out.

>And... at least you were able to calculate answers close to what the multiple choice answers were.

>That's usually a good sign, right?

 

"Hoo boy... that was pretty easy."

>Coming from Applejack?

>No way.

"Are you serious? That was sooo difficult!"

>Twilight's got her scared mode engaged.

>You're just tired.

>But... you're off for the rest of the day!

>Woo!

 

A. lunch

B. library

C. dorms

 

>It's eating time.

"Ah'm goin' home. Ah'll see ya tomorrow!"

"Bye Applejack!"

>First words Fluttershy has said all day.

>You three head over to the dining halls.

>Lunch time.

>You're pretty hungry.

>And you need to recharge.

"Are you feeling better, Twilight?"

>She's texting.

"Hmm? Oh... I'm trying to forget about the tests."

>She eeps excitedly when her phone vibrates, putting it to her face and reading.

"Oh. I hope you guys don't mind... but Shiny's eating lunch with us today!"

"Did somebody say Shiny?"

>You turn to your right.

>Enter your favorite Cali $wagman $hining Armor.

"Sup, brah?"

"Hi Shiny!"

>Twilight hugs him awkwardly.

"Hey there Twily... and Fluttershah."

>Fluttershy nods.

>What's for lunch?

>Macaroni and cheese?

>Sweet.

>You sprinkle a little bit of diced ham in it.

>Ham and cheesey mac.

>It's like a brunchy goodness.

 

A. Twilight

B. Shining Armor

C. Fluttershy

D. Explore the dining hall

 

Rarity (how are you): tired. I'm going to take a nap. Try not to be too loud.

Luna (how are you): tired. midterm kicked my ass, and my project's making little headway this week.

Colgate (performance review): tired. I think I did terrible. Redheart says she did good.

>You turn to Fluttershy.

>So... how's life without the dog?

"What dog, brah?"

>You've ratted Fluttershy out.

"Oh! You mean the dog that I sent to the pound... you guys didn't bring him back, didya?"

>Nah brah.

"Aight. We cool, brah."

>+1 lie

>You ask her again.

"It's... awful lonely."

>What about Rainbow Dash?

"I... don't see her much. And... she doesn't really talk to me that often."

>It's probably because she doesn't say anything.

"I miss her a lot."

>Rainbow Dash?

"No, Winona."

>She knows Winona's just a bus drive away, right?

"She is? Can we go?"

 

A. Take Fluttershy to the farm

B. Promise to take her eventually.

C. Tell her to go herself.

 

>You'll go eventually.

>Because you don't want to impose on Applejack.

>Because imposing on Applejack is something you'd never do.

>And you vaguely recall what happened the last time you went to the farm unannounced.

>Fluttershy squees in excitement when you make the keikaku.

TL note: Keikaku means bad joke

>You nom some more on your mac and cheese.

>Goodness, it's great.

>You spoon more.

>Spoon more!

>SPOON MORE!

>Wow... never felt yourself this ravenous before.

 

"Seeya guys. I'm headed to class."

>Shining Armor leaves.

"B-b-bye!"

>He smirks.

"See ya, Twily."

>He leaves.

"Ohmigosh."

"Twilight, you're blushing."

>Even worst of all, he already rejected her.

"No he didn't! He just wasn't ready."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyYnnUcgeMc

>And she's not ready for this jelly.

>You're back at the dorms.

"I'm gonna go study."

"I'll join you in a second."

>You're still tired.

 

A. Study/Work

B. Vidya

C. Nap

 

>Yeah. It's break time.

>Time to head back to the room.

>You're tired. And the best way to prepare for another midterm is to play videogames.

>You swipe your way into the hall, and then swipe your way into your room.

>You drop off your bag.

>Spike's still in his pajamas playing League.

>You ask if you can join in.

"Shh. I need to focus."

>He dies.

"Fuck. You want in? Gimme a sec, lemme just finish this game."

>First set of wards haven't even been taken.

>You crash on your bed.

>Midterms are killer.

"Heh, what midterms?"

>It's midterm week.

"Oh... nice."

>Has he taken any?

"Nope."

>Spike right clicks furiously again.

>This game's not going anywhere.

>How are you gonna pass the time?

 

A. Go into the lobby and play other vidya

B. Scold Spike for wasting his life.

C. Patiently wait for the game to be over.

D. Study.

E. Eat.

 

>Dude, CU costs how much?

Lol, you guys get it for free

"K whatever, dude. If you're gonna be negative, then be negative..."

>This bitch. You weren't even done yelling yet!

"Look, if you're gonna tell me that I'm wasting my life playing this game? I've heard it all before and I've had enough of it. My parents pretty paid for my college, and told me to give up this dream. They don't understand."

>inb4 doublelift backstory

"And if you're gonna scold me, you can go ahead and get out."

>League is his dream.

>He's gonna hit challenger.

>Gonna play on an LCS team.

>Go to the championships.

>All of that good stuff.

>Right after he facechecks that bush.

>He gets killed, and his anger is enough to send you out of your room.

>Let a bitch be a bitch.

 

A. Study

B. Gym

C. Girls Hall

D. Vidya

 

Luna (how's it going): [no response]

Colgate (study?): We're actually kinda hung up right now. Maybe for finals week?

>Oh fuck, finals week.

>You stroll into the lobby.

>Oddly empty.

>You take your time as you cross the lobby to admire the architecture of it.

>High ceilings.

>Large windows for optimum natural light.

>An amazing view of the other dorms on one side, and a nice picturesque mountainscape behind it.

>This school is actually pretty high up, being on a foot of a hill or mountain or whatever.

>Among the more higher elevated schools that you've heard of.

>Or at least, keep track of.

[spoiler]Filler words.[/spoiler]

>You knock on the girls door.

>It's open.

>Hmm...

>Who's room to knock on?

 

A. Pinkie

B. Flutter/Dash

C. Rari/Twi

D. go back to your room.

 

>You knock on Dash's door.

>Or... Fluttershy's door?

>Nope, it's Dash's.

>The whiteboard on the front says Rainbow Dash in huge letters.

>And then tucked away in the corner, written small is Fluttershy.

>You knock on the door.

>A muffled, familiar raspy voice.

"Who is it?"

>It's Rainbow Dash!

>Rainbow Dash opens the door, smirking.

"Hey Anon, come on in."

>She gives you a hug, before crashing back down in her bed.

>Where's Fluttershy?

"She's in Twilight's room. Studying or something. Don't you have a midterm tomorrow?"

>Yeah... but you're taking a break.

"Hah, you're just lazy."

>She scoots over on the bed, moving her legs to give you some room to sit down.

"So... what's up?"

 

A. giv her thi dcik

B. shoot the shit with her

C. cuddle

D. Abort mission.

 

>You lie down next to her.

>She gives you some space.

>Aww... damn, well that backfired.

>OP, change the weather.

>Hey! It's suddenly colder now.

http://youtu.be/tnC8ihu2mp4?t=26s

>Rainbow Dash shivers... and you smile at her expectingly.

"Oh hell no. I'm not cuddling with you."

 

"I can't believe I'm cuddling with you."

>Pff, guurrrrl... you know you're comfy as fuck right now.

>She snuggles a little more into you.

>You're the big spoon under the blanket, arm wrapped around her.

>She smells like strawberries... and oranges... and lemons...

>And limes... and blueberries... and grapes.

>And clouds.

"So... tell me a story."

>You tell her a story of love and loss.

>A story of new beginnings.

>Of deception and secrets.

>And the fact that your roomie's having his period.

"That's rough, dude."

>Cuddling with someone that called you dude.

>Not... that weird.

>She's soft.

"Anon? Can I tell you something?"

 

>What's on her mind?

"It's... the game. I'm feeling... butterflies in my stomach."

[spoiler]No lapple, no.[/spoiler]

>You mean she feels nervous?

"What's... nervous?"

>Like... scared.

"Me? Scared? No way!"

>Her voice does that cracky thing.

>Need you remind her of the Slender incident?

>She smirks and gives you a rather forceful lovetap punch.

"I mean... this game's really huge. Super important. Not just for me, but for this whole school."

>And she feels responsible of anything that could happen.

"Y-yeah... you know what I mean?"

>You obviously have never amounted to anything more important that could affect more than a grand total of 10 people.

>But... you try to sympathize with her best you can.

"Just... promise me you'll be there, cheering me on."

>Just as long as she promises you something.

"W-what?"

>To have fun out there.

>To remember why you put so many hours of hard work into something.

>To go back to your roots.

>To recall why you started doing this.

>Whether it's the most important game of the year, or just a regular pickup game. Day 1 or Day 50.

>You decided to do this because it was fun.

>Not because people like you for doing it.

>Not because people come in daily to watch.

>Not because of the amassing of a small fanbase.

>Not because of the legacy you could create.

>Not because you make a lot of people happy with what you do.

[spoiler]Although, I'm pretty happy that I'm making you guys happy[/spoiler]

>Rainbow Dash looks at you, mouth agate.

"That was... wow. You should become a writer, Anon."

>She smirks as you slide out of bed.

"Taking off?"

>Rainbow Dash sits up.

>It's only 7PM.

>You kiss her forehead and whisper into her ear.

[spoiler]Sweet dreams baybeee[/spoiler]

 

End Day 38

Day 38 Summary

Flutter arc advanced!

Rainbow arc advanced!

Chem midterm completed!

Bio Midterm completed!

Rarity arc [spoiler]glossed over[/spoiler]