Mornings. It's something that exists that Sunset doesn't exactly agree with. Especially if she doesn't have her 'Applejack does not approve' pear cider. As her eyes creaked open from the early hours of the day, a giant yawn blasted out of Sunset's mouth. Her hand rubbed down her face with a slight moan. “Ugh...why do I have a feeling this is gonna be a long day...” she turned her head to the nearby desk. “And no pear cider to help me...great.” Her eyes slowly drifted to the magic book as her mind began to wonder. 'Oh yeah...never got to ask Twilight if she found out last night due to Rarity's extended 'fashion extravaganza'...meh, whatever. I can always find out later.'
After several scratches on her back, she slowly shifted through her morning routine. She soon found herself in the kitchen, where Celestia looked exactly like her. “Rough morning Sunset?”
“Yep. You?”
“You have no idea.” Celestia said as she sipped a cup of coffee. “Turns out, the new transfer student is coming in today. On Halloween.” She began flailing her arms up and down. “I mean, come on! What kind of parents send their kid to a new school on a holiday?!”
It had been a while since Sunset had seen Celestia in a bad morning mood. Over the past two months of staying with her, she knew that Celestia was definitely a morning person. That being said, there were times that Celestia would have a bad morning. And by bad morning, Sunset found out it meant a really really horrible morning. No in-between or anything. Unless there was some cake in the house. Unfortunately, no such thing was currently available, so a small gulp went down Sunset's throat as she decided to try and continue talking. “Um...so Celestia, are you coming to the school party tonight?”
“Hmm? Oh, yes Sunset.” Celestia said as she inhaled a whole cup of coffee. That was another sign of a bad morning. “You're helping the music club for the party, right?”
“Yeah. Thankfully Rarity was able to get me a costume that I could use with the club's guitar.”
“That's good...say, I never got to see the costume Sunset. Is Rarity still making it?”
“Yeah. She said she'll have it done before the party.”
“Hmm...cutting it close, isn't she?”
“Yep. She told me that she's used to it though. Something about her younger sister always interfering or something...”
“I see...” another sigh from Celestia as she went back to her papers. “Could you get me another cup Sunset?”
“Sure.”
“GOOD MORNING CELESTIA!!!” Luna suddenly yelled as she entered the kitchen. “How are you this morning?”
“Be quiet Luna.” Celestia barked. “Just...just be quiet.”
“Oh come now Celestia,” Luna said with a pat on Celestia's back. “It's Halloween! Be happy sister!”
“If you don't stop being so cheery right now, I'll tell Sunset about the 'Sweet Lemon Tea' incident.”
“You wouldn't dare!” Luna shrieked.
“I would.” Celestia smirked. “Now go drink your coffee and then we're leaving for school.”
“But I've already had thirty-seven cups.”
“Oh...well, we'll leave after I'm done with my cup, got it?”
“Okay! I can't wait to go and see everyone's costumes!” Luna cheered. “Yay!”
Sunset could only blink as she watched Luna dance around. Her mind tried to wrap around what she just saw, 'What's the 'Sweet Lemon Tea' incident? Why do I have the feeling I really shouldn't find out what that is...'
Later at school...
“Did you hear darling?” Rarity asked as she stroked her hair in front of Sunset. The two were grabbing their things from their lockers. “Despite all this excitement about Halloween, a new student is supposed to coming to our school today of all days.”
“Yeah, I know. Principal Celestia told me about it.”
“Oh that's right, I forgot she was your guardian.”
“Yep.” Sunset said as she put her last book into her bag. She began to remember this morning and told herself to not tell Rarity all the details. “She told me all about it.”
“I see...I wonder what kind of person the-”
“BOO!!!”
“Eeeeek!” Rarity yelped with a leap backwards. Sunset quickly looked up, only to see Applejack in a scarecrow costume with a pumpkin mask on.
“Ha ha! You should see yer face Rarity!” Applejack laughed. “Ah scared the skin off of yah!”
After her body shook for a bit, Rarity quickly composed herself and said, “Yes darling, very funny.”
“Oh come on Rarity.” Applejack said with a pat on Rarity's back. “It's just fer fun. It's Halloween after all.”
“I know darling...I know.” Rarity deadpanned. “Now stop touching me.”
Sunset giggled at Rarity's response as she began scolding Applejack. She quickly put her backpack on her back and bid goodbye to her two friends. She made sure to ask Rarity about the costume only to be told that she'll have it ready right before the party. Seeing this as a sign to get going, she began to walk down one of the hallways. As her footsteps began to make noise at a nearby corner, she quickly turned the corner only to-
“Oooga Booga!” yelled a voice behind a zombie mask as it leaped in front of Sunset.
“AAAAAaaaahhhh!” Sunset screamed at the sudden scare.
THUNK!
“Augh!” yelled the voice as its whole body fell to the floor in pain. As the individual began to yell while wallowing in the floor, Sunset quickly realized what had just happened. In the moment of pure surprise and fright from the individual, Sunset's flight or fight response activated. Unfortunately for the culprit, the fight response won.
“Why?!” the individual yelped while still crawling on the floor, its hands covering the lower part of it's body. The person's mask fell off, revealing the face of a boy. “Why did you kick me there?!”
“Oh my-I'm so sorry!” Sunset exclaimed, her hands over her mouth. “I didn't mean to-I mean, you just surprised me and-”
“WHY?! WHY DID YOU KICK ME IN THE BALLS?!”
“Well uh...reflexes?” Sunset bent down, presenting her hand. “Here, let me-”
“Stay away from me!” the boy exclaimed, his hand swiping by to knock away Sunset's. “Just....just stay away!”
“But-”
“All I wanted to do is scare some people for fun! It's freaking Halloween! You should be expecting-ugh...the pain.” A huge cringe appeared on his face as he began moaning again. “Why...why did you kick me there?”
“Uh...I'm sorry. I didn't mean to-”
“Just go away...”
“Okay...” Sunset squeaked. She quickly broke into a break neck pace, trying to flee from the mess. It wasn't long till she got to her next class. The following classes were a slight blur for her, as she wanted to forget what she had done, despite it not really being her fault. Unfortunately, things weren't that simple when classes ended. Sunset soon returned to her friend Rarity, where the costume was ready and waiting for Sunset. One changing session later...
“Oh, you look fabulous darling!” Rarity said, clapping her hands. “The costume looks like it was made for you!”
“Thanks Rarity...I hope the Music Club likes it.” Sunset said as she put on some fingerless gloves. She quickly began to stretch her arms. “This thing is quite flexible.”
“Of course it is dear, I made it that way!” Rarity said with another clap. “Now remember, I made it slick black so even if you get a bit dirty, it shouldn't be too visible.”
“Okay...” Sunset looked in the mirror. After a few seconds, a smile grew on her face. “Thank you Rarity. It looks wonderful!”
“No problem darling. Anything for a friend.” Rarity said as she patted Sunset on the back. “Now...remember dear, when the party starts, I want you to get up there and knock them dead!”
“Yeah, thanks. See ya at the party Rarity. And...thanks again.”
“Of course darling. Now, I need to change into my costume.” she said with a wink.
Sunset waved goodbye and proceeded down to the clubroom. She got a few thumbs up and compliments over her costume while passing by several students. As she got close to the clubroom, she decided to take a quick detour to Celestia and Luna, showing her the costume. After a few more compliments, (And a cup of coffee from Luna) Sunset finally got to the clubroom.
“Yo Sunset!” Vinyl yelled as she tried to signal her from behind a makeshift mix table. “Come on over here!”
“Hey Vinyl.” Sunset waved as she got closer. “How's it going?”
“Everything's cool.” Vinyl said as she adjusted the table. Sunset noticed Vinyl's costume, a type of techno outfit with neon-like lights on the clothes. “Say, you ready for tonight?”
“You bet.” Sunset replied. She had found that out of all the people in the club, Vinyl and Bon-Bon were the easiest for her to get along with. Bon-Bon was easily the most intelligent and calmest of the club. She found Bon-Bon to be a sort of candy loving version of Applejack, a calm honest person but was really smart as well. Vinyl on the other hand, was always so cheerful and easy-going. She was a calmer Pinkie Pie in love with music. “So...when are the others gonna arrive?”
“Not sure. They said they were bringing a new member. Apparently the guy is joining today of all days.”
“On Halloween? Odd day to do it, huh?”
“Yeah. No kidding. I think Lyra told me that whoever it is, they're also the new transfer student.”
“Really? Then that's even stranger...” As the two began to talk some more, the door to the clubroom suddenly shoved open. “Hmm?”
“The Great and Powerful Trixie has arrived! And she has arrived with our new member!”
Sunset and Vinyl glanced at each other and then back to Trixie. Trixie shuffled away from the door, slowly letting in more members. Lyra, Bon-Bon and Octavia walked in, all with smiles and costumes on. Then finally, the new member arrived, only to make Sunset's heart sink as she watched him enter the room. It was the guy she had kicked earlier. Lyra shined a wave as she began to speak up, “Hiya Sunset and Vinyl! Let me introduce our new member! I present to you, Flash Sentry!”
'Oh no...' thought Sunset as she saw the fear on his face from looking at her. 'He's the new transfer student?! And I kicked him there on his first day here?! Celestia's gonna kill me if she finds out...'
Wow, 40 chapters. That's quite the accomplishment.
7029984 Thank you!
The second they said Flash I was like how did I miss that possibility. Nicely done.
7030014 Thanks!
Why on EARTH did I NOT think it was FLASH SENTRY?! *Sigh* Troublesome.
Anyway, good work! Here are some corrections needing to be made:
I see...I wonder what kind of person the-”
There should be a "what" there
Yeah. No kidding. I think Lyra told me the that whoever it is, they're also the new transfer student."
The word "the" has to go.
“Really? Than that's even stranger...” As the two began to talk some more, the door to the clubroom suddenly shoved open. “Hmm?”
Than has to be "Then"
Great work regardless!
7030078 I fixed those, thanks!
Flash? Umm, I think there should be another way of introducing him.
7030087 What way do you want?
7030090
Maybe just like when he met Twilight in the first movie.
Hate comments? For kickin' Flash Sentry in the balls? My friend, that was the best part of this chapter! I could kiss you for doin' that!
7030086 No prob.
Thirty-seven cups? What's wrong with Luna? Flash Sentry, that did not surprised me.
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Flash! It had to be freaking Flash.
Awesome Chapter AandW.. never thought flash... though i find it confuseing.. i thought he was already at the school just never showed his face.. welp this is Fan-Fiction.. so who am i to judge... but to be on the safe side (get's waifu protection spell ready)
now time to play the waiting game.. why you ask? because i can't wait for more bad things to happen to him...
7030179 Thanks.
That's very clever of you. I never realised Flash was not in this story thus far and you just tied all those loose strings together cleverly. I'm impressed.
7030133 A sudden meeting and she's attracted to him? Where's the fun in that?
7030427 I haven't mentioned him till this moment so...technically he hasn't appeared, so he could be a transfer student.
7030293 He got kicked in the balls, what do you want?
7030237 She's being Luna.
7030527 Thank you! It was so hard to figure out how to bring him in...
I wonder how long it will be before Twilight and Princess Celestia figures out that they can use the journal to force the portal open.
And then flash slipped on some water and died. (Hopefully)
7030541 Well I can certainly say this was the best option. With Flash in the picture though you are charting onto a minefield sort of with all those stupid Flash Sentry haters. So it's best to give Flash a lot of character development. There's definately no need for a Sunset Flash ship but maybe they could just be friends.
Character interaction seems to be what this story needs the most. To see different personalities clash.
7030546 No deaths. This is rated Everyone after all.
7030557 Yeah...that's why I hesitated so much. Flash haters are everywhere on this site...
7030529
Sudden metting = Yes.
Infatuated with him = Heck no.
7030565 Just ignore them, those people are irrational and their rage-fueled comments are meaningless.
7030702 So her being scared and kicking him isn't sudden?
7030706 Yeah...that's how things work on this site...
7030808
Yeah. Also, I agree with 7030557.
7030851 Wow...I had no idea what the standards were for being sudden...
HOW, HOW DID I NOT REALIZE HE HAS NOT BEEN AT SCHOOL UNTIL NOW, HE's IN EVERY EQG FIC HOW DID I NOT NOTICE.
7031337
yelled the voice as it's whole body
it's hands covering the
1. Its.
2. Its.
Ahhh... Yeah. I think our brain filters put the common things so much that bit never comes to mind. In this case, one Flash 'Kicked' Sentry. It's so common to see him in most EQG stories that we forgot he wasn't mentioned till now.
7031426 Really? I find it super rare to see him in an EQ story, unless he's just mentioned for like one sentence and then he's gone.
Sunset's a cider addict to go with Luna's coffee addiction ...
Okay, Luna on a Halloween high is adorable
Safety Tip: Never startle a Sunset.
Good chapter AandWguy
And for Flash ? It's a character like the others so what happen is the author's choice. If it's brought nicely even the romance stuff would be okay for me... As long as we don't forget the story while doing so.
Plus, with a Sunset that isn't there to take over the place, maybe they would be a nice couple.
7032035 Don't worry, the story will not be forgotten. I can promise that.
7031860 Glad you're liking it.
i knew it was him but i started readign this story after the chapter was up so i could not predict it but yea i knew it was him so im still going to pat my self on the back even if i cant get e cred for it
Wow, Flash Sentry, I didn't see that coming, I thought it was going to be Twilight of all people, also I would have LOVED to see Sunset dressed up as a more Sexy version of her She-Demon form, also did anyone ever give that form a nickname, people called Sunsets form in the third Movie "DayDream Shimmer" so shouldn't they have a nickname for her She-Demon form, I myself do have a name, "Demona Shimmer" she reminds me of Demona from the Disney cartoon "Gargoyles".
Poor Flash. Seeing him get kicked like that was-absolutely hilarious . Hey, just because I like the guy doesn't mean I can't laugh at him.
Personally, I wouldn't mind a little romance between Sunset and Flash. We all know their relationship ended badly in the canon; it would be interesting to see how it would work out here where Sunset is closer to the reformed version of herself, especially after an awkward first meeting like that.
7032430 Yeah...
7032499 Yeah, I felt that her dressing as the she-demon may be going to far. At least for right now in the story.
7032620 Thank you! It's nice to see someone having a good opinion about Flash.
Huh. Flash Sentry had a bad first day, so far anyway. Hope it gets better for him soon.
7033278 Heh...first comment to go that direction.
7033118 It still would have been cool looking, just make her look sexy instead of evil, of course going as a Female Ninja will be good, maybe she should put the costume on before Flash see's her again, this way he won't know that it's the girl that kicked him by mistake when he spooked her so badly she kicked him in reflex.
7033597 He knows it's her because he saw her in the Music Club. Besides, I can always use the she-demon idea later...