Inside the kitchen area, Tira Bright and her mother Dashie Writer were both having some breakfast together, eating some pancakes that Dashie just made. Tira was so excited about eating her mother homemade pancake that she added a lot of maple syrup, which some of it landed on the table. Dashie look at what Tira was doing, and told her to take it easy on the syrup.

Dashie Writer: take it easy on the maple syrup Tira, you don't want to make a mess.

Tira Brighr: sorry mom, you know how I am when it come to your homemade pancake, especially when I add the maple syrup that make it so good.

Dashie Writer: *she laugh* well it not every day that I get a chance to make it very often. Even when I have some spare time to make it, I always have something come up.

Tira Bright: *she took a few bite from the pancake* well that because you’re a world famous writer like grandpa mom. A lot of ponies want to have your autographs, or get invited for some important business book deal.

Dashie Writer: that is true, but it doesn't excuse me from spending some time with my own daughter.

Tira Bright: come on mom, you know I already forgive for not bring around very often. I'm old enough to know that you’re going to busy with your work, and I got to accept that. I got my friends to hang out with, even if I have to be nice that spoil princess dragon Nightshade.

Dashie Writer: easy on the name calling Tira, Nightshade have her ... personality, but she does care about you and Timber. Even if she come in mean at times.

Tira Bright: well I will try to be deal with her personality, after she stop putting glue on my flank, that get me stuck on the floor all the time.

Dashie Writer: *she laugh* ok, maybe she need a lot more patient.

Tira Bright: *she rolls her eyes* anyway mom, I'm heading for school, before I be late for class again. Oh! Before I forget to mention, my school is having their parent teacher conference later tonight, and my teacher wanted to meet you.

Dashie Writer: well I hope you’re not into any more trouble from the last conference I had to attend to, because you’re having a very serious reputation as a trouble maker.

Tira Bright: no offense mom, I sort of for have two parents that were troublemakers in the first place.

Dashie Writer: ........

Tira Bright: kidding mom, just kidding. So are you going to be there?

Dashie Writer: of course I want to Tira, but I'm not sure I'm going to make it tonight. Your grandfather invited to visit Amelian kingdom, to meet with the three princess about some important information we need to hear about.

Tira Bright: well if you that important, maybe I can join you, and grandpa on this trip then.

Dashie Writer: nice try young lady, you're still going to that parent teacher conference.

Tira Bright: but I can't go by myself, I would lame without my parent being there.

Dashie Writer: don't worry about it Tira, I already got some Pony to be there.

Tira Bright: oh! Who it going to be?

Dashie Writer: with your dear auntie Starbite.

Tira Bright: ..... Really, Auntie Starbite is coming to my parent teacher conference.

Dashie Writer: what wrong, don't you like to have Starbite to be there?

Tira Bright:oh no mom, Auntie Starbite is the most coolest pony I know, and happy to see her. But the thing is with Starbite, she not exactly you would call.... proper lady like.

Dashie Writer: I know what you’re trying to say Tira. It true Starbite tend to be a little something else when drawing attention, but you got to remember that she spent most of her life in the circus, before she moved in with your grandfather.

Tira Bright: I know mother, but still *before she got the chance to say anything, her mother kiss her on the forehead*

Dashie Writer: just give your Auntie a chance, can you do it for me?

Tira Bright: .... sigh, alright fine, I let Auntie Starbite be there, but part of me already know this not going to end well for me.

Dashie Writer: just give your Auntie a chance Tira. You never know, you might learn something interesting, that you never seen before.

After hearing that, Tira already knew that things wasn't going to end well with her, but have no other choice, but to get ready for it.

After she was done with breakfast, and walk over to school. Tira was already inside her classroom, listing an important lesson the teacher was giving. In the back of the classroom her two friends Timber Night Wolf was writing down what the teacher was saying, and Nightshade was busy look at her dragon claws to make sure that she didn't chip a nail. Tira on the other hand was listing what the teacher was talking, but her mind was too busy thinking about her auntie Starbite coming to her parent teacher conference. Tira was daydreaming about her aunt dressing up in one of her ring leaders outfits she usually wore for the show, she also remember one outfit that was showing off her flank so much, that she enjoy wearing them around when her grandfather is in the area. Tira imagine that her auntie Starbite will try to do some tricks that she does from the show. Tira would feel cool if she does, but already guess that she will try one tricks that grab attention the wrong way. Tira face started to turn red, and hid her head under a book. Tira already knowing that she going to be embarrassed by Starbite like crazy. She wish that her mom was coming instead of her, but she already promise to deal with it anyway. While Tira mind is dealing this whole situation. Her good Friend Timber was tapping on her desk, seeing if Tira was doing ok.

Timber Night Wolf: hey Tira, Timber is wondering if you’re doing alright.

Tira Bright: of course I'm doing alright. What make you think I'm not ok?

Timber Night Wolf: well you sort of screaming under your textbook, and since Timber is half Lycane pony, Timber can easily hear you.

Nightshade: same goes with me too. Whatever you’re whining about, can you at least keep it down. Some of us are actually studying.

Tira Bright: since when you care about studying?

Nightshade: since never, I just like to pick on you because we are friends.

Timber Night Wolf: Nightshade, please be nice.

Nightshade: of course my dear future boyfriend, I'm just showing some sympathy to the poor dear.

Timber Night Wolf: ..... Sigh, so what wrong Tira, you usually act this way, when something bad going to happen.

Tira Bright: well, you remember parents teacher conference is later tonight.

Timber Night Wolf: Timber remember, Timber also mentioned that my mother is coming by for the thing.

Nightshade: wasn't your father was meant to come instead.

Timber Night Wolf: Timber mother insists on going, she even brought a nice furry robe to wear for the occasion.

Nightshade: that nice to hear, my mother was meant to come, but she have important royal duties, so those going to keep her busy, but my father Spike, and my little sister Lavender are coming though.

Tira Bright: oh Lavender is coming too.

Nightshade: she wanted to see us for a little bit, before dad had to go her teacher conference down the hall. But she does want to see your mother, and get an autograph from her.

Tira Bright: well I wish that was possible, but my mom not coming tonight

Timber Night Wolf: what! But why not Tira?

Tira Bright: my mom had something important to with grandpa. She not sure if she going to make it back in time, just before the conference start.

Nightshade: well that stink. I was so hoping to meet your mom in person, she always have something to say about her books.

Tira Bright: you can stop by my place whenever Nightshade.

Nightshade: true, but that ruin the point of being bitter rivals for Timber hearts.

Tira Bright: ...

Timber Night Wolf: anyway, Timber sorry that your mom not going to make, but is there anyone else coming in her place.

Tira Bright: well my auntie Starbite is coming tonight, but I already have a bad feeling about this.

Nightshade: Starbie, isn't she that sexy ring leader that enjoy wearing outfits to show off her body all the time.

Timber Night Wolf: the same pony that is the cousin of your grandfather?

Tira Bright: the very same. Sigh, I know I should be excited for her to be her, but the amount of embarrassment is just too much for me right now.

Timber Night Wolf: you shouldn't feel bad about your ant Tira. Timber heard great things about her, and seeing her stop by tonight would bring in an interesting crowd.

Tira Bright: thanks Timber, you know how to cheer me up.

Nightshade: and look at the other bright side. If things go wrong, you always can transform into your dragon form, and have the attention on you *she laugh*

Tira Bright: oh Celestia I nearly forgot, Auntie Starbite doesn't know about that.

Timber Night Wolf: Timber thought everyone know about your little transformation situation.

Tira Bright: almost everyone. I try my best to keep this turning into a dragon thing a secret, even from my Starbite.

Timber Night Wolf: do you think you have control your transformation?

Tira Bright: a little bit, grandpa, Mom, and auntie Nova are doing their best to train me, but trying to control then transform, is a lot harder to use both normal magic and the curse magic.

Nightshade: well let hope you can keep it together, especially when your dragon tail is showing.

Tira Bright was confuse of what Nightshade said, until she look behind her seat and saw her dragon tail appear. Tira Bright was shock to see it, and didn't know her pony tail transform without warning. Tira lay her head on her desk, knowing that she was doomed from the start.

Later that night, all the students and their parents were there for the parent’s teacher conference. The teacher was talking to some of the parents about their children academics, while most of the students were talking among themselves. In the back of the classroom, Timber Night Wolf was giving a small tour for his mother Norah Night Wolf, he showed her his desk where sit to study. Norah Night Wolf walk up to her son desk and star sniffing it for some other sense. Timber look at his mother, and ask her what she was looking for.

Timber Night Wolf: mother, what are you doing sniffing Timber Desk?

Norah Night Wolf: Norah is searching for your sense Timber. Norah want to make sure that no one take your spot.

Timber Night Wolf: mother, this is a school, not the forest. There is a big difference.

Norah Night Wolf: Norah understand, but Norah is being a good mother, to protect cub second home. Now then, can you tell Norah where you hide your food, so no one can steal it?

While Timber dealing with her tribal mother, Nightshade is having a boring lecture from her father Spike, who was bragging about her little sister Lavender grades again. Knowing that would annoyed her very badly, she grab some ear plug under her desk, and then place them in her ears. Spike kept on talking for a minute longer, until he notice that his daughter wasn't listing to him, he grab one the ear plug and yell at it.

Spike: up in lady, are you even listing to what I'm saying to you.

Nightshade: I sort of for board halfway, when you mention about Lavender grades.

Spike: crying out loud Nightshade, you’re the eldest daughter of the family, and I want you to have some decency about yourself. Your baby sister is becoming better than you, and yet you don't even care enough to push yourself.

Nightshade: that because I like who I am dad. You of all people always happy for me of being myself, until you changed your mind when you started looking at my grades, and trying to be more like my little sister.

Spike: I do still care about you being yourself Nightshade. I only care about your future, and what you’re going to do with your life

Nightshade: *she got up from her desk* that the only thing that you and mom care about, and I'm sick of hearing it already.

Before Spike could said another word to her, Nightshade walk pass him and gone somewhere she could not see him. Meanwhile at Tira Bright desk, Tira is having a conversation with Nightshade little sister Lavender. Lavender is always excited to see her older sister friends all the time, especially when she chat with Tira the most. During their conversation, Tira was looking around the classroom to see if her auntie Starbite was coming, but so far she haven’t seen her yet. Lavender notice what happening and ask Tira if there was something wrong.

Lavender: hey Tira, is everything alright.

Tira Bright: yeah, things are alright, I just checking to see if my Aunt was coming.

Lavender: you mean Princess Luna is coming here. That would be exciting to meet her, although we see her at the castle all the time, but having a conversation with her other than royal duties would be cool.

Tira Bright: trust me, it would have been awesome for Aunt Luna to be here, but my mom told me that my grandfather cousin Starbite is coming here for parent teacher conferences.

Lavender: you mean the ring leader of a circus, which would be extra awesome to meet her. I heard a lot of cool stuff about her, even my dad always get excited to see her perform.

Tira Bright: augh, that another thing would be super embarrassing. I like Starbite a lot, but she need a certain level of controlling how she act around ponies, when it not a performance all the time.

Lavender: I understand Tira, it not easy when dealing a family member who tend to be embarrassing. Like for my older sister Nightshade.

Tira Bright: really! How so?

Lavender: you know how Nightshade a lot thicker than the most of us in the family, and she not a fan being a princess. Nightshade feel embarrass to be an outsider of the family, who really doesn’t care about that much for royal things.

Tira Bright: huh, I never notice that, I sometimes see her being a total jerk against me all the time.

Lavender: that because she care about you Tira. She just too stubborn to say it to your face because Timber is by your side all the time.

Tira Bright was impress of what she heard about Nightshade. She always think of her a spoil princess that like to be mean, but deep inside of those scales, is a normal girl that want to be normal. While her mind wonder for a moment, Tira pony tail started to change from fur, to a long scaly dragon tail. Lavender look at Tira for a moment and saw that her wings were starting to disappear, and her mane was getting longer. Lavender call out to Tira, to let her know something odd was happening to her. When Tira finally came back to reality, she finally notice that her mane was long, and a dragon tail attach to her flank.

Tira Bright: oh no! I’m turning into a dragon, I thought for sure I have it under control this time.

Lavender: I didn’t know that pony can transform into dragons

Tira Bright: oh yeah, your sister didn’t tell you yet. I’m actually half dragon pony. My mom and grandpa are both dragon ponies that can shapeshift from a dragon to pony, or Amemilian form from my grandfather side of the family.

Lavender: I see, but why are you transforming right in the middle.

Tira Bright: I only just discover I can transform like them too, but *before she could finish her sentence, her hooves transform into a claw* I’m still having a hard time to control it.

Nightshade: is everything ok here, I hope my sister is not talking out your ears yet. Lavi like to talk for hours when you give her a chance.

Lavender: I wasn’t talking to her that long sis.

Tira Bright: and now is not a good time to start something Nightshade, I sort of having a little *she felt her teeth start to become a little sharper* I’m turning into a dragon right now.

Nightshade: in the middle of the class, with several parents had no clue about your transformation. Sigh, well I guess it would be a bad time to tell you, is that your Aunty Starbite is here

When Nightshade said that to her, Tira look in front of the classroom and saw Starbite talking to the teacher. Tira was acting a lot more nervous now, which made her transformation go faster. Now her face went from a normal pony into a dragon face, and her other hooves turn into a claws as well. Tira Bright look at herself and see that she was halfway done becoming a dragon.

Tira Bright: this stink, my transformation is out of control now, I be turning into a full flesh dragon any moment, and everyone will see me.

Lavender: don’t worry Tira, maybe big sister will think of something.

Nightshade: come again Lavi, you know I sit on the sideline, and let my wonderful Timber come up the plans.

Lavender: Timber is a little busy dealing with his mother, and dad will be looking for the both of us soon.

Nightshade: I don’t know.

Lavender: please sis, Tira need your help, I know your both rivals, but can you call it trues for now, and help.

Nightshade look at Tira, and see that her transformation still continue, and she wasn’t stopping at all. Nightshade hate doing nice thing to people other than herself, and anyone else she care, but Tira situation is a little different, and need all the help she could get. Nightshade look around the classroom, and was able to find a long blanket by the shelf. She grab the blanket and cover Tira Bright body. Tira wasn’t sure what was going on, but Nightshade she was going to help her.

Tira Bright: what are you doing?

Nightshade: helping you by taking you out of this classroom.

Tira Bright: how are you going to do that, the only door out of here is at the front of the classroom.

Nightshade: who said that we going to use a door!

Lavender: sis, I don’t think that a good idea. You only learned half a lesson, and dad said you need more practice.

Tira Bright: Nightshade, what your sister is talking

Before Tira could finish her sentence, Nightshade breathe green like flames, which engulf both of them. Instead of burning them, they teleported out from the classroom. Somewhere in the swimming pool area where is no one in sight, a green flames appear in mid-air summon them both. Tira look at herself that she was fine and wasn’t burnt at all. Before she got the chance to cheer, Nightshade tap her on the sholder, letting her know that they are about to fall into the pool. Tira was plan to fly off, but then relies that she wasn’t a Pegasus anymore, and her dragon form had no wings. Tira was screaming that she was falling into the pool, but Nightshade was able to grab Tira tail, and flap her wings.

Tira Bright: thanks for saving me Nightshade, for a moment there, I thought I was going into the pool.

Nightshade: don’t thank me yet, I rarely use my wings that much because of my weight, and trying to stay afloat with the both of us, is a lot harder than it look.

Tira Bright: well whatever you do, just don’t flapping those *she look and saw that Nightshade wings gave up* wings.

Nightshade and Tira Bright both were falling and splash into the pool. After finally swam out from the pool, Tira and Nightshade use some towels they found the nearby locker room and dry themselves off. Nightshade hated getting her hair wet, and it take her days to get her hair style right. Tira on the other hand is having a harsh time drying herself properly, after her body transformed into an full flesh dragon pony, she try to make sure she get every corner dry. When Tira look at herself in the mirror, she feel like she was looking at a different person. Tira is still trying to understand about her new ability of her father curse magic, but trying to deal with her transformation is another thing. Nightshade look at Tira, and knew something was up. She was planning to say something nice, but being her total diva self, Nightshade started to complaint about Tira figure.

Nightshade: well look at that, a half breed is still having a hard time look at herself being a dragon. You better get use seeing yourself like that Tira, not all of us can be two species like you. Oh I nearly forgot, three species if you add Amelian.

Tira Bright: knock it off Nightshade, I’m really having a bad night.

Nightshade: about what, transforming into a sexy looking dragon, or trying to run away from your simple problem that are nothing to complain about.

Tira Bright: *she walk right in front of Nightshade* you best watch what you’re saying Nightshade. I’m not running from anyone.

Nightshade: really! Then I guess your dear Aunty Starbite have to be by herself the whole night.

Tira Bright: what is your deal, why do you hate me so much, that you have to be a jerk to me?

Nightshade: other than Timber linking you more than me, you act like everything is downhill for you.

Tira Bright: what do you mean?

Nightshade: look at you, you have a father who was a hero of equestira, a mother who is a powerful spell caster, a writer, and a dragon pony. You have entire family of ponies, dragon ponies, and Amelian alike. You are able to use curse magic, and transform into a dragon whenever you like.

Tira Bright: ………..

Nightshade: you have a very good life Tira, and part of me is sick of tire the way you’re acting right now. Acting a coward, just because you’re Aunty a little weird. I would mine having a family being a bit weirder, then being all up tight every minute.

Tira was trying to find the right words said to Nightshade, but she couldn’t find anything at all, because Nightshade was right about her. This entire night was ruin on her, because she felt being embarrass by her Aunty Starbite, but instead of enjoying who she is, she just want things to go normal. That why her body start to change on her. Tira Bright look at Nightshade and see her eyes, upset, but part of her want to cry at the same time. Lavender was right about her sister, even though she act like a total jerk to people, but she does it in a good way. Tira sigh to herself and walk up to Nightshade, then gave her a big hug. Nightshade was feeling weird that her rival for Timber heart was giving her a hug.

Nightshade: um, Tira, what are you doing right now.

Tira Bright: I’m just giving you a hug.

Nightshade: ……… Why?

Tira Bright: for being you. I know it sound weird at first, but the stuff you said was true, I was thinking too much negative though for the whole thing, and I feel really bad about this whole night.

Nightshade: hey, it the least I can do for a half breed that need some talking to. Besides, I would feel bad if my dear and wonderful Timber Night Wolf heard that I hurt your feelings, he would never talk to me again.

Tira Birght: …………. Sigh, there the Nightshade I know.

Nightshade: good, and another thing Tira Bright, if you dare tell anyone about this, I will make sure I use my fire breathe to teleport you somewhere far away.

Tira Bright: *she laugh* you got it. Now then, let see if we can head back to class, before both our family get too worried about us.

Nightshade: not just yet. There is one thing I want to do first.

Tira Bright: Oh! And what is that?

Nightshade walk over to the swim teacher desk that was a few feet from the pool. She look around the desk and located a draw area that was lock. She use one of her finger to summon her sharp nail, and try to lock pick it. Tira Bright was curious of what NightShade was doing, she walk over to the swim teachr desk, and see that Nightshade opening a draw. Nightshade was able to find a cooler filled of Ice cream bar. She grab a few ice cream bar for herself, and hand over a couple to Tira.

Nightshade: here you go, hope you like chocolate fudge.

Tira Bright: what do you think you doing Nightshade? Aren’t these belong to swim teacher.

Nightshade: actually these are mine. The teacher take these from me each time I come to her swim class.

Tira Bright: maybe the teacher was doing you a favor, especially your figure.

Nightshade: being thick is the new thin sweet heart. You should be saying anything with your figure. Nowhere near big as me, but a few bars will do the trick.

Tira Bright: *she laugh* Nighshade, I sometimes wonder about you. Ever since you started to hang out with me and Timber, you been a trip in our life.

Nightshade: well Timber only a year older than me, and the only guy was nice enough for me to hang out with him. I still remember that he let me hold his wing when we walk.

Tira Bright: didn’t you pull his wings, and grab one of his feather.

Nightshade: eh, details, details. But still the same, if I wasn’t with you guys, your life would be boring.

Tira Bright: that can be questionable *she bite one of the ice cream bar* but you have been keeping thing interesting in school.

Nightshade: true, but now I need to figure out what to do with my life, once school is over.

Tira Bright: why not join me and Timber for the royal guards

Nightshade: you mean I have to drills, and follows orders and junk. Hard pass.

Tira Bright: are you sure, Timber Night Wolf is going to be there, and would be happy if you join our band.

Nightshade: *she took a big bite from an ice cream bar, and nearly choke on it. She use her fire breathe to melt the ice cream* your trying to make me join, just because you mention my handsome lycane pony hybrid.

Tira Bright: yes, yes I am.

Nightshade: ….. Sigh, what I can lose then. It at least something to keep my dad bothering me.

Tira Bright: that great news *she raise her ice cream bar* here to team Timnighti!

Nightshade: what again.

Tira Bright: I mix together the first three letters of our names, and made a team name. What do you think?

Nightshade: you’re so defiantly your mother kid.

The End