One Second.
In a single second everything changed. Sunset heard the goading chants of Twilight's peers one second, then the pleading scream of a fear filled dog, then chaos. Unleash the magic, free the magic... Those words echoed in Sunset's mind even as she tried to get to Twilight before the locket opened. But she was too late; if only by a second. And as Twilight was engulfed by warped magic, screaming for someone to help her, Sunset was a moment behind to catch the fleeting hand of a terrified girl.
A girl consumed by magics she didn't understand or know how to control.
All around her the world she came to call home started to rip apart into the world she used to know. The ones she called friends cowered as magic threatened to destroy them all once more. Now, those eyes all fell to her with unsure hope. Now they looked to Sunset, the one who once did the very same thing. What Sunset did and what she spoke came from somewhere deep beyond herself. And as Harmony filled her, she felt something fill her mind and heart.
...Where... Am I?
Where do you think you are?
I don't know... Wait! No! I need to stop Twilight! I need to go help--
Shhhhhh... You're panicking. That's not very harmonious, is it?
But Twilight needs me! Canterlot High needs me right now! Even Crystal Prep needs me. I need to help them.
You say need a lot, you know that? It's really pushy.
I'm sorry. I've actually been trying to work out those problems--D-Don't distract me! What's going on? Where am I?
Where do you think you are?
You already asked that. I really need an answer right now.
There's that word again. Have you ever considered expanding your vocabulary? Try reading a page of the dictinary every day. I hear that's what's in right now.
Look, I'm really sorry for being pushy with you. But I really need... I really want to save my friends.
They're fine. I mean, as fine as you left them. Right now, you are simply in harmony.
In harmony? Like I'm at peace? Did I... Die?!
No you silly girl. In harmony.
What does that even mean?
You decide.
You're really starting to get on my nerves... You.
Try not to get too angry. Harmony tends to break when anger starts jumping on it.
I wouldn't be so angry if you just told me where I am!
Really?
Yes! I just want to know what's going on and where I am.
And that would make you no longer angry.
Yes.
Are you sure?
Of course I'm sure. I mean... I'm sure it would. Yeah... I guess.
That's a lot of indecision on your mind. Have you thought about doing some yoga? That clears the mind I hear. Or it just clears out stress in the bones. I never really listen to what the new age people say.
I'm just dealing with a lot right now.
What kind of things are on your mind?
Right now just getting back and helping everyone.
You must have some kind of hero complex. All I'm hearing from you is how you need to do everything for everyone else. Do you think they can't handle it on their own?
I do not have a hero complex, alright? I just want to be there for my friends because they were there for me.
So you owe them?
I do owe them. What's wrong with that?
Do you suppose they'll still be your friends after you return the favor?
Of course--
Is that why you want to repay them so badly? You want to see if after all the dust settles and everyone's square if they'll still be standing there waiting for you?
That's not... it.... It's not. It has nothing to do with any of that.
Your lips are telling me one story, but all of that uncertainty spells out a lot more.
...I want to help because it's the right thing to do. It's what they would do for me.
You sound certain. Why is that?
Because they did. I put a crown on my head and made every ounce of my magic mutate into something ugly... But also something beyond words.
Did all of that power feel good?
It did...
Would you ever want it back?
...No.
How are you certain?
Because I made my choice a long time ago. That's in my past and my past does not control me. I don't need any of that to feel good. I feel better than that every day with my friends. The ones who make me feel like I'm home.
That's your decision?
They gave me a chance to come back from all that. Now, I'm going to do the same for her.
Wow. You almost sound like you've got it all figured out. You've come a long way since you were panicking a few seconds ago.
Where is everyone?
Right around you. You haven't moved anywhere yet.
So... Time stopped?
Not at all. That would be crazy. But, speaking of time, I think it's almost time I leave. Do you got all this now?
No. But I have time to learn, don't I? Even if I lose.
Oh now that's just a defeatist attitude.
Sorry.
It's fine. So, Sunset?
Yeah?
Where are you?
You don't know? Come on. You were the one being cryptic.
I guess it slipped my mind. Refresh me?
Sure. Just this once. I'm in the most important magic of all with you...
Take care, Sunset Shimmer... Make me proud.
"The Magic of Friendship." The light cleared and from it came Sunset Shimmer, born anew with garbs and wings formed by the magic given to her.
What ensued was a short battle, one that reminded Sunset blow for blow of when she was on the other end. A place she would never stand again. A place she would never allow another person to stand so long as harmony dwelt within her.
"Take my hand, Twilight..." And if anyone ever did...
"Let me show you there's another way..." She would not let them walk in the darkness alone...
"Just like someone once did for me." Just like someone once did for her.
In a single second the battle had started. And in a single second more the battle was concluded. For each second after, there could be another thousand stories to tell. Each of those stories Sunset would remember right along with the ones who share those precious passing seconds with her until those seconds pass.
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....I'm not sure what exactly happened, but it felt nice. I hope this story continues!
Hrm. Decent little expansion.
From the sound of it, that was the power of Harmony helping Sunset be at peace with herself so she could wield its power properly.
If that's the case...I want to meet the Avatar of Harmony. They'd be fun to hang out with if they act like that.
Nicely done!
6472912 More on that another time. Hah-hah.
Ooh, interesting piece.
This was certainly an interesting story
Listening to Charming Magician while reading this.
A nice scene, and a lovely expansion to the fulfillment of Sunset's character arc. I like the magic's teasing tone as it nudges Sunset towards enlightenment.
Interesting but... I don't get it.
6472912 They sound suspiciously like Celestia getting her troll on.
She was there the last time somepony went into an Aethereal plane and came out with a brand new pair of wings anyway.
6473821 I heard Tara Strong's voice that was in between Bubbles and normal Twilight Sparkle. Something similar to Pink Raven on Teen Titans,
Also, Overlord? You misspelled Dictionary as dictinary when Harmony was jokingly chastising Sunset for using "need" so often.
Nice story. Though I wonder who the voice was...
It's a little short, don't you think? But then again, this does occur within the timeframe of a second. This was a nice story, but I don't know of I like Harmony that much here.
I found this story pretty okay, but I didn't find myself blown away by it. But I suppose that's very difficult to do with a premise like this.
Nonetheless, have a thumbs up~
Harmony has a sense of humor. That Pinkie's shining through pretty well.
6474625 Point to you.
6474719 Yay! I caught on to something!
much as I tend to loathe all things Equestria girls as it effectively turns adult pony Twilight into a cross species pedophile, I have to say I like this story
though I can't say as I hear a voice in the background of the time stop singing "it's time for you to fulfill your destiny."
That is not how spoiler tags work.
6474987 Did it anyway. Sorry.
Word of advice: If you're going to warn us beforehand about spoilers for the ending of Friendship Games, don't have a thumbnail that contains spoilers for the ending of Friendship Games
6475678 Accept the tag or not. Most people didn't warn anyone.
But still, wonderful advice.
Congrats on the feature
6475702 so does this mean sunset's element is friendship?? I had a fellimg while watching the movie but this kinda proves it
6476660 Uh how? There are only, 6 elements of harmony and one could argue that the element of magic, is the element of friendship.
6476707 who said there can't be more than six like for example go back to season 4 remember the tree it had sunset's yin and yang symbol along with the other elements. Also season five Twilight castle has seven chairs meaning there are or will be seven elements in the future . I have a feeling Sunset is the element of friendship .
6476719 first thing with there only being six elements we saw only six in the times when Celestia and Luna used them if there was seven elements of harmony it would have been with the other elements of harmony in the tree of harmony. And the seventh throne is for Spike as it is stated by I believe Rarity at the end of season 4. Another fact being that Twilight is the princess of friendship stated by the show once again.
6476719 oh and Sunsets cutie mark doesn't appear on the tree of harmony Celestia and Luna's does and maybe Twilights but not Sunset's
6476744 Huh ? I guess my facts were wrong then so what is Sunset's role any way if she isn't a element of harmony??
6476781 She's basically the Twilight of the human world she might make a cameo in the book or in a season finale but besides just helping out in the human world and leading the Maine six there and not being an alicorn nothing really
Well done.
6476793
6476781 you are both wrong. Heh.
6476781 She's a plot device for whatever the story wants her to be.
6476739 The seventh element is Love, which is wielded by Cadance. Did you not know or did you forget her?
6474987 You're a spoiler tag
6473774 I read your comment as though Sunset Shimmer was Buddha or something, with the whole 'enlightenment' thing.
6472912 I'm pretty sure the Avatar of Harmony would come bearing the powers of Air, Water, Earth and Fire, and have two kids from the Water Tribe accompanying him everywhere he went, and later on have a shitty live-action movie made of him.
6472835 I don't know what happened, but then again I've yet to read the story so...
A lot of comments I'm making here, aren't I? But I like to talk.
6477769 Yeah, I know you do.
6477762 Oh, hey there, UniqueSKD, you handsome devil you!
6477762 how does Cadance weild an element of harmony? And where is your proof of this?
6477686 oh really? Then Would you mind telling me what I'm wrong about?
6477775
Trading cards Princess Cadance is listed as possessing a seventh Element of Harmony, Love, in the 2012 My Little Pony trading cards. The element is also attributed to Shining Armor; the initial release additionally lists it as his pet.
Stick that in your pipe and smoke that crack, Harry LunaRepublic Potter!
6477796 uh you do know that the card games description is not canon right? And once the Elements of harmony can not work unless they are all there and since Cadance wasn't sround during the time of discord and NMM the elements of harmony wouldn't have worked and we didn't see its gem place on its tree since the elements of harmony came from the tree of harmony we'd have to see its place on the tree of harmony
6477686 i just want her in the main series if they did put her in there then the writters will actually have more to write if they added Sunset Shimmer to the main cast. That way we will see more of her character development and probably more about herself to at least thats what I want to happen in season six with a mew alicorn Primcess and all hint hint
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6477816 Stop! I don't care about your ridiculousness! Take it somewhere else, you are just poisoning the comment section here. No one cares what silly nonsense you want to say here. Put it in a story for all I care; just stop.
6477816 Uh you do know I don't give a damn, right? Anyways, does it matter if Luna likes salad sandwiches or not? What did you even start this debate for anyway, it's not even related to the story, you ninny!
6478174 Who are you?
Oh, you're the author...
Hello!
6478299 I said stop. Please, no more comments.
6478298 I started it because there is no seventh element of harmony there never has Been and you were the one who started it with me unless you are referring to the one I had with daybreak and that's because I was curious ith how he/she thought that there was seven elements of harmony