Apology of two Suns

by Horizon Spark

Chapter 1: Returning Home

Chapter 1
Returning Home

Sunset Shimmer was lying in her sleeping bag with the other girls at Pinkie Pie’s house. After the defeat of The Dazzlings at the “Battle of the Bands”, she and the rest of The Rainbooms decided to rest up before they take Twilight Sparkle back to her own world.

All the while, Sunset thought about everything that has transpired. She was always viewed as a menace, and a bully to everyone but the five people she can actually now call as friends. The same five she’d once separated, and tried to kill, only to welcome her with open arms in her time of need. Not only that, She had used the power of friendship, to help her friends win against The Dazzlings, and turn the other students back to normal, saving the day.

After her many hard trials of trying to fit in after the Fall Formal, things were finally looking up for her. Even some students like the Crusaders were congratulating her on her singing. After all this time, she finally felt that she had redeemed herself.

But deep inside her, she felt empty, as if there was something that was keeping her from truly being free. She pondered about this for a while until she had an epiphany. One that only made tears well up in her eyes the more she thought about it.

She had to apologize to her.

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“Sure wish you could stay longer,” Applejack said. She and the others joined Twilight and Spike as they were set to go back to Equestria. All the while, Sunset solemnly stood there, twiddling her fingers while deep in thought.

“Me too,” replied Twilight. “But I have responsibilities In Equestria that I have to get back to. But now, I can go through the portal whenever I need to. This isn’t goodbye. It’s just goodbye ’til next time.”

As Twilight was saying her goodbyes, Sunset couldn't help but think about whether or not she could be able to go through with this idea. What if she doesn't forgive her? What if she severely punishes her for what she did? Eventually, she decided that this is something she needs to do.

“Wait Twilight,” She finally said prompting everyone to stop and look at her in surprise. “Before you go back, I just wanted to thank you for everything you did.” She took a deep, nervous breath. “And I was hoping that you could do me a favor, and… let me come with you?”

A loud “WHAT”, was let out from Sunset’s friends, which only made her flinch in response, while Twilight and Spike only stood there stunned at the sudden request. After a few seconds of silence, Rainbow Dash finally spoke. “Sunset, where exactly are you going with this,” she asked suspiciously while the other four nodded wanting to know too.

Sunset only held her arm as she explained. “Last night I’ve doing a lot of thinking, about everything that I’ve been through since I came here years ago. Went from evil, power hungry she-demon, to girl who helped save the day from mind-controlling sirens. And it’s all thanks to having friends, the same thing I’ve always shunned away for power, not knowing what it would do to me.”

She took a deep breath before continuing. “I almost feel as if I’d finally turned myself around. But there’s one more thing I need to do. I have to apologize to Princess Celestia for all the things I’ve done.”

This statement surprised everyone, especially Twilight. Not only because of how sudden it was, but it was coming from Sunset Shimmer herself. She couldn't help but feel proud of her for how much she had turned around.

“Sunset,” Rarity spoke out pointing to the mirror. “You mean their Celestia right?”

Sunset nodded.

“The same Celestia you told us that you left to come here,” Pinkie Pie asked next.

She nodded again. “I just wanted to see her one more time, so I can tell her how much I’m sorry for getting my selfish ambitions in the way. And for leaving one of the few ponies that mattered the most to me.” While she said this, tears were starting to form in her eyes as she closed them in an attempt not to show it.

Sunset was then caught off guard when she felt a pair of arms wrap around her neck. She opened her eyes to see Twilight hugging her. “After everything you’ve done, you deserve to see the princess,” Twilight said which made Sunset blush and return the hug.

“Uh… Sunset,” Fluttershy called out as she tapped Sunset’s shoulder. This made her break the embrace and turn to see the others standing awkwardly, which only made Twilight and Sunset blush in sheer embarrassment. Fluttershy continued. “I don’t mean to be rude, but are we going to see you again after you talk to the princess?”

This was something Sunset forgot to take in account for. Will she be able to come back? Or will she be forced to stay in Equestria for her crimes? She gave this some thought, “I honestly don’t know, but since the portal is always open, I will at least try to come back.”

“Now don’t you worry there sugarcube,” Applejack exclaimed. “We can tell how much this means to ya, so you should take your time with this.”

Rainbow chimed in. “Yeah Sunset, you go in there, and we’ll be here waiting for ya.” The others nodded in agreement.

“Thanks guys,” Sunset said with a warm smile. “It really means a lot to me.”

After a nice group hug with their human friends, Twilight, Spike, and Sunset all went through the portal to Equestria. The rest left behind, each decided to give them a few hours, and come back later in the day, so they can hopefully see their friend again.

Author's Note:

First chapter done, next one coming soon.
I really wanted to do this story after seeing Rainbow Rocks. I loved Sunset Shimmer in that movie and I thought this idea was an interesting take on the "Sunset apologizing to Celestia" fics (which I've always liked).
What will happen next? Stay tuned and find out later.
Thank you for reading, comment, and adios.

Comments

[Sdall122]

I knew I was going to kick my self Awesome start so far I did notice one Minor Error how ever

Sunset only held her arm as she explained. “Last night I’ve doing a lot of thinking,....

'I've' honestly should be changed to 'I was '

Other then that your in the clear now to set up my book fort to wait for the next Chapter

[Csquared08]

Man, that beginning was super rough. This sums up my thoughts on it quite nicely:

Show us things, please. Don't tell us. And especially don't tell us things we already know. If we're reading this story, you can safely assume we've seen the movie.

As for the rest? It was decent enough. Hopefully you can take it interesting places.

[brandonvortex]

jesus christ cant wait for next assumption! i really cant wait for more

[sakuralovelight]

I really like this story so far hope to read more soon

[EchoWing]

Not a bad start. Looking forward to seeing where this goes.

[daybreak5465]

Now this is how Rainbow Rocks should have ended with sunset going back to Equestria and appoligize to Princess Celistia. I really hope they let her come back in season 5 or the next movie