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This story is a sequel to Sunset's New Look

For the first time since Sunset stole Princess Twilight's crown, the former student of Princess Celestia returns to Equestria to try to make amends with her family and her old friends from Canterlot. However, she is unaware of plots to get back at her and betrayals, plus there are surprises that will shock her and change her life forever. (Set in Between Friendship Games and MLP Season 6)
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diablo4000
diablo4000 #1 · Nov 29th, 2017 · · · The Past Is Not Today ·
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Worried for Sunset that reporter is a exboyfriend? Sighs and unlike Flash he not so forgiving.
Wonder if any of the other ponies will join him in thier quest for veagence?

Harmony light
Harmony light #2 · Dec 1st, 2017 · · · Amending Friendships ·
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Awwww that was sooo cute, I can't wait for the next chapter

diablo4000
diablo4000 #3 · Dec 2nd, 2017 · · · Amending Friendships ·
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Wondering if Sunset's little sister will be caught in the cross fire?

diablo4000
diablo4000 #4 · Dec 5th, 2017 · · · Betrayal ·
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What the heck?! HOW COULD THEY DO THIS!:twilightangry2:

diablo4000
diablo4000 #5 · Dec 8th, 2017 · · · Confrontation ·
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This is very unlreastic, they should called the Royal guard right away, and two Susnet's mother should diverce her husband for what he done, her putting up with it shows she a horrible mother.
Heck moon's father should diveroced hsi wife for driving their daughter away as well.

Magic135
Magic135 #6 · Jul 11th, 2021 · · · Going Back to Canterlot ·
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Having a Sister is something Sunset didn't see coming.

Pr1deM0rn1ngstar
Pr1deM0rn1ngstar #7 · Jul 12th, 2021 · · · Going Back to Canterlot ·
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"You know, a simple 'don't mention it Spike' would do nicely."

Not exactly Sunset has a very deep curiosity and wonder what the it was

Pr1deM0rn1ngstar
Pr1deM0rn1ngstar #8 · Jul 12th, 2021 · · · Going Back to Canterlot ·
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"I have a sister?!" both of them exclaimed so loudly that the neighbours could hear them. Moon Crest and Sunrise both nodded.

I have a feeling this is going to be falling down to be falling under the "oh crap" Department

Pr1deM0rn1ngstar
Pr1deM0rn1ngstar #9 · Jul 12th, 2021 · · · A Day on the Town ·
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I can already see things ending very badly for Sunset once word gets out

Magic135
Magic135 #10 · Jul 16th, 2021 · · · Memories ·
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Nice to see family bonding.

Magic135
Magic135 #11 · Jul 17th, 2021 · · · A Day on the Town ·
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Well, at least Honey spoke to Sunset.

Magic135
Magic135 #12 · Jul 18th, 2021 · · · The Past Is Not Today ·
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I love My Past Is Not Today. I even remember seeing the music video of it.

Magic135
Magic135 #13 · Jul 19th, 2021 · · · Little Bumps in the Path ·
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Good effort, Sunset. And I don't trust that PenPal.

Magic135
Magic135 #14 · Jul 20th, 2021 · · · Amending Friendships ·
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I remember the song well.

Magic135
Magic135 #15 · Jul 22nd, 2021 · · · Betrayal ·
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That Moon, how could he?

Magic135
Magic135 #16 · Jul 23rd, 2021 · · · A Celestial Visitor ·
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Glad Celestia is on Sunset's side.

Magic135
Magic135 #17 · Jul 24th, 2021 · · · The Day After ·
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Pen Pal, your asking for it.

Magic135
Magic135 #18 · Aug 2nd, 2021 · · · Confrontation ·
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Smart of Sunny to let the others hear the fight.

Magic135
Magic135 #19 · Aug 6th, 2021 · · · Turning Point ·
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Glad Sunset and her dad made-up.

Magic135
Magic135 #20 · Aug 7th, 2021 · · · Back Where I Belong ·
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What a good story.

ScisetShimmerEvan
ScisetShimmerEvan #21 · Sep 9th, 2022 · · · Going Back to Canterlot ·
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She took the offer and with the aid of Twilight's human friends, Sunset slowly began to change her life around for the better. Some students were sure she would never change, but at this point and time, Sunset had shown them all that she wasn't the same being as she once was, she was a whole new girl. Some of her achievements included raising enough money to get new uniforms for the sports teams, and helping the school compete aganist Crystal Prep. in the Friendship Games. Yes, she was doing quite well, but there were still some worrying thoughts in her head about what the ponies in Equestria would say if they saw her again. And thus, after much thought, Sunset was returning to make amends and possibly make new friends.

That period doesn't need to be there after crystal prep.

Spike was about to remind Twilight about her friend 'Moondancer', but Twilight used her magic to surrond him in a bubble and prevent any sounds from coming out. She didn't want Sunset Shimmer to have any doubts before going back to Canterlot.

That was too close. 😓

"You know, a simple 'don't mention it Spike' would do nicely."

Sometimes you have to do what you have to, in order for the situation to not get worse Spike. :duck:

"Really? Cause you look just like the Sunset Shimmer we knew before," said her father, "although, you do look more beautiful now."

She did dye her hair, or mane following the botb, and imo, she looks much more cutter that way. :twilightsmile:

"Well, this is certainly an unexpected surprise," Sunset thought to herself, "Wait till my friends hear about this.

Sure is a shocking surprise alright. Also, a " is missing at the end. :moustache:

ScisetShimmerEvan
ScisetShimmerEvan #22 · Sep 9th, 2022 · · · Memories ·
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"We often come in here to keep the dust off your things honey," said her mother. "Opps sorry, I forgot, you hated it when I called you that."

https://m.

Aside from the door that is. :ajbemused:

"No it's okay honey, your father and I are okay with your decision, as long as you're doing your part to help the ponies there."

That's reluctant, I was expecting they'd say something completely different but I'm glad. Reminds me of my own parents. :pinkiehappy:

"As I recall," Sunrise said with a raised eyebrow, "you were running underneath her with a pillow to make sure she wouldn't hurt herself, and you were balling tears from your eyes. So really, I'd say your freak out was bigger than mine."

Lmao. :rainbowlaugh:

ScisetShimmerEvan
ScisetShimmerEvan #23 · Sep 9th, 2022 · · · A Day on the Town ·
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"I do remember, the whole incident with the bee-hive made us very unpopular with the Tree family, but Sunset's changed. I can just see it in her eyes and with the way she speaks. It's like that fight she had with Princess Twilight Sparkle and those creatures known as humans had done wonders to change her into the mare she is now."

Gulp :twilightoops:

"Right away Mom." And with that, Sunset went off to get her father and sister. Her sister floated into the kitchen with her magic, while Sunset and her father just walked in. "I don't think I'm ever going to get used to seeing that and not worry."

I mean, Starlight Glimmer did it a few times herself, so I don't see much of an issue, just as long as she's being careful. :unsuresweetie:

And with that, Honey Tree left in a huff.

That didn't go according to plan. :pinkiesad2:

ScisetShimmerEvan
ScisetShimmerEvan #24 · Sep 9th, 2022 · · · The Past Is Not Today ·
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"Yeah I think I figured that part out already, but I don't mind. But what was with Dad reacting the way he did? You would think he's never seen a person, uh pony play tag before."

He's worried about you Sunset, as any father would do. :fluttershysad:

He soon pulled out several photos from his younger days. There were a few ponies in those photos, but none had that face. That was until he reached the second last photo. It was a group photo of himself and four other ponies, then there was the one he had seen in the school photo.

second to last sounds better than second last photo.

"So, Sunset was a student of Celestia's, I thought as much. But what happened to her? As a reporter, I will find the answers, and see if I can find that pony." He snarled under his breath as he looked at Sunset's face in the photo, "you gave me pain, now I will return the favour, ex-girlfriend."

Shit, she's screwed! 😰

"Or a nightmare."

If your know what you doing then it'll be fine. :duck:

ScisetShimmerEvan
ScisetShimmerEvan #25 · Sep 9th, 2022 · · · Little Bumps in the Path ·
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They soon reached Sunny Ray's cute little bedroom. In spite of being young, she kept her little bedroom all neat and tidy, which Sunset thought was better than her apartment, which has a couple of desks covered in books and papers, and half the time she doesn't clean her dishes, pots and pans, so the kitchen counter can often be seen dirty. Which reminded her that she needed to clean up when she goes home.

There's something her parents would not be proud of. :duck:

She walked back to her bedroom, pulled out the journal and wrote down the day's events, minus her sister's kind words, she still wanted to keep this as a surprise. Though it wouldn't surprise her if Pinkie Pie somehow knew, considering her 'pinkie sense'.

Knowing Pinkie, she probably will. :ajsmug:

There then came a chrous of 'boos' from all the ponies around her. Sunset tried shouting again and again, but no sound came out of her mouth. The boos got louder and louder, then they turned into sinister laughter. Susnet screamed, but still no sound came out. She then felt herself being dragged away to the cells below Canterlot Castle. Princess Celestia stood close by.

Sunset*

"Yeah right, like that's going to happen. I'll talk to any member of your family, except you."

That's just f'd up! :flutterrage:

Silver didn't say a word. She looked back to the bag, then back to Sunset, "well maybe I could give you another chance if you're really serious," she said. "You did bring up my old saying, so maybe you did change."

https://m.

"I hope I can make it threw this evening," muttered Silver Swirls to herself before going back to work.

You'll be fine. :ajsmug:

"Sounds like her alright, she never changes," he thought to himself, "but where the heck did she go? Was it a secret passage way out of the castle? I must find out. She has to pay for what she has done."

This can't be good. :pinkiesad2:

Unknown to the group though, a lone figure was watching, hiding his face in a trench coat. He shook his head, "you'll never get what you're looking for. The scars you left are too deep," and he disappeared into the shadows.

Well, she's screwed. 😰

ScisetShimmerEvan
ScisetShimmerEvan #26 · Sep 9th, 2022 · · · Amending Friendships ·
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A sly grin came to his face, it was confirmed that she was involved in an incident in the castle. Now he wanted to find out if she was still hiding in Canterlot, and if so, he would make her life a living misery.

Not good! 😰

"Seems like that's the only time we ever meet up," commented Spike, "is when the fate of Equestria or the human world is in the balance. This is really the first time we're meeting up and danger is not coming around the corner."

Hopefully... :unsuresweetie:

Spike looked up to Twilight, "I don't know why Twilight, but I got a feeling bad things are going to happen to Sunset Shimmer."

I feel the same Spike, same with Moon Crest. :fluttershysad:

I'll Be There for you Always

Sometimes I forget how good this song is. :yay:

Little did Sunset know that things were about to change.

Pen Pal is so gonna get what's coming later! :twilightangry2:

ScisetShimmerEvan
ScisetShimmerEvan #27 · Sep 9th, 2022 · · · Betrayal ·
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"You know why. When Sunset comes back with Sunny Rays, we're going to have that little chat with her."

I already have a shiver going down my spine. :pinkiesad2:

And before Sunset could say anymore, Honey Tree closed the shutters of the shop and ran out the side with her sister.

Something very strange is going on. :unsuresweetie:

They soon found out as a pony was delivering papers. Despite being scared of her, the pony gave Sunset a newspaper. She looked at the front page, "Sweet Luna, what is this? MANICE IS BACK IN TOWN. RESIDANTS ARE TO BE CAREFUL AROUND SUNSET SHIMMER ."

PEN PAL!!! :twilightangry2::flutterrage:

"I didn't want to cause a scene, or upset Sunny Rays." He took in a deep breath and continued, "you always were a troublemaker, you never cared about anypony other than yourself, and your mother and I were ashamed to call you our daughter. We didn't even think we were going to have anymore fillies or colts running around this house, but when Sunny Rays came into our lives, we both agreed to never tell her about you. It was to make sure she didn't go down the same path you did, and make us suffer even more."

Oh my god! 😨

"Loved you? Ha! That's a stupid joke. We don't love you, we hate you, and I know your old friends hate you as well. I had to pay them just so you could talk with them for a short time. Once the deal was done, they could avoid you again, just like everypony will for now on."

What!?!? 😱

Still in a state of shock and with tears rolling down her face, Sunset turned, opened the door with her magic and ran out, dropping the Captain Equestria doll on the floor. Moon Crest picked it up with his magic, "Sunrise, put this back in that room and put it back in the toy bin. We have no further use for it."

Unless he regrets what he did later on, I'm already hating her father! 😡

Moon Crest walked past her, but stopped a foot away, "one day you'll thank me Sunny Rays," and he left to go back to his workshop.

No she won't you traitor! :ajbemused:

"I don't think either one is good," said Moondancer.

They never were. :fluttershbad:

What had began as a day for more chances at Redemption, quickly turned into the worst nightmare she could ever have. Only it wasn't a nightmare, it was reality. Sunset Shimmer couldn't have felt more lonely than she was right now.

I'm sorry Sunset, they're gonna pay for what happened. 😤😠

ScisetShimmerEvan
ScisetShimmerEvan #28 · Sep 9th, 2022 · · · A Celestial Visitor ·
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"Yeah, it's not something she was prepared for. I'll admit," Twilight confessed, "that when we were writing back and forth with the journals, she said she wouldn't be surprised if her parents were a little angry at her, but to be betrayed like that, it's just something awful."

It's just wrong for someone's own parents to do that to their child. :twilightangry2:

At the Shimmer family house, Moon Crest was putting new locks on the door to Sunset's old bedroom. He was doing it with a smile on his face, "she's never getting these back," he said to himself.

It's just a room damn it! :flutterrage:

"I thought your father was just going to ground her, but I was wrong. But believe me, I wouldn't have wanted to kick her out of the family. No, that's just taking things too far."

I'm glad Sunsets mother still cares. :fluttershysad:

"It's something your dad's side of the family does," answered Sunrise. "They always firmly believe there is only one side of the story, and the pony being blamed should be hated forever. His mother and his sister, they haven't spoken in years." A thought then came to Sunrise's head, "maybe there is a way to change your father's mind on Sunset. Don't worry, everything will be okay, I promise."

https://m.

"You take on your mother's side of the family, that's how I know, plus there's the newspaper article on her. Yes your first daughter was a little troublesome, but she didn't deserve that."

Well, that's good to know Sunsets grandfather is on her side as well. :yay:

"Of course not, your sister would never do such a thing, but try telling your mother that." Moon Crest's father took in a deep breath and continued, "over time, your mother ingored your sister and then one day, she told her to leave. That was thirty years ago, and your mother has missed your sister graduating with high honors, missed her wedding and even missed seeing the arrival of her own fillies and colts. I tried to talk to your mother about this, but she refuses to forgive and forget."

What a sad story. :pinkiesad2:

"Last Hearth's warming," he continued, "she showed up during a party, you might remember that one." Moon Crest did remember as he, Sunrise and Sunny Rays had been invited, "anyhow, she came by and asked if I could give your mother a card. It was a simple holiday card which also read 'I'm so Sorry, please forgive me'. You know what your mother did? She threw it out, she didn't even read it."

https://m.

Moon Crest's father sighed and walked up to his son, "it's too late for some ponies to make amends, but don't let those actions forever keep you away from your daughter Sunset. Talk to her, learn her side of the story, you just might be surprised by what you learn. Don't go thirty years or more before you decide to talk to her again, cause by then, it might be too late."

Mhm. :fluttershysad:

Sunset took in a deep breath and said; "tomorrow, I want to go home and never come back."

What!?!? 😨

ScisetShimmerEvan
ScisetShimmerEvan #29 · Sep 10th, 2022 · · · The Day After ·
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Silver Swirls looked up and saw Honey Tree coming over towards her, "no it doesn't feel good. Sunset wanted to talk to me yesterday, but I closed my shop before she could even say a word. She may have been rude in the past, but I think I was worse."

Ya think? :duck:

An idea came to the two ponies' heads, they knew what to do. They walked over to the Shimmer family house, and knocked on the door, "Mr Shimmer," said Silver Swirls, "we'd like to return our bits to you. We want Sunset as a friend, not an enemy." Both ponies dropped their bits in front of him, "now where's Sunset, we want to talk to her."

Good. :ajsmug:

"Yes, but only after Twilight threw a party for me, and apologized for what happened that the pain and suffering I had gone threw finally went away, and it made me feel so much better. Who knows, maybe your dad's got second thoughts about what he did."

Hopefully. :fluttershysad:

"So Mr Shimmer, what did you think of my entire yesterday, pretty good huh?"

It was horrible bitch! :twilightangry2:

"They'll get over it. The sooner Sunset's a memory of the past, the better, that's what I say."

Your a cruel person you PP! :flutterrage:

Pen Pal walked away with the smug satisfaction that he had won, but still, he wanted more out of his revenge. So he began making a plan.

Oh no! 😨

"Sorry Mrs Shimmer, but it's for your family and everypony else's sakes." His horn lit up and the duo were frozen solid. He then used his magic to move Sunny Rays over to him, "rest assured though, only Sunset will get hurt."

No! :raritydespair:

ScisetShimmerEvan
ScisetShimmerEvan #30 · Sep 10th, 2022 · · · Confrontation ·
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Unknown to the two ponies, Sunny Rays had lit up her horn and with her magic, made a speaker so everypony in Canterlot could hear the entire conversation.

Good girl! :pinkiehappy:

Sunset nodded, "She's right, if you want to see who was rude, demending and would look anywhere else, why don't you look at a mirror? You said things to me that I wish not to repeat, you always demended that I pay for our meals when we went out to resturants, and honestly, I've noticed on more than one occassion that you would look at other mares. But what really ended our relationship was that night when you smacked me for talking with a waiter. By then, I had had enough, so I ended it, but I guess after all this time, you still haven't figured it out."

That now makes so much sense now why she dumped him, and that he really is a bad pony! :twilightangry2:

They soon reached the door, but it was closed and locked. The four ponies tried pushing hard aganist it, but it wouldn't budge. Spike even tried to burn it down with his fire, but Pen Pal was one step ahead of them, as he had put a protection spell on it.

Of course... :facehoof:

Or so she thought. Pen Pal had also put in a spell preventing any unicorns or alicorns from getting into the room. So when Twilight tried to teleport in, she ended in front of the door again.

https://m.

An explosion could be heard from behind the crowd. Everypony looked to see clouds of smoke, and inside the smoke was Sunset and Sunny Rays, safe and sound.

Good thinking Sunset! :scootangel:

"No I will not!" This caught everypony off guard. "Sunset is my daughter too, and I will not allow anypony to teach her lessons like the ones you were going to give her. Now you will go to your editor, retract the story and get some help because you're a nutcase!"

Agreed. :duck:

ScisetShimmerEvan
ScisetShimmerEvan #31 · Sep 10th, 2022 · · · Turning Point ·
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The Engineer slammed on the brakes and the train skidded to a screeching hault.

There's something I thought only an insane person would do. :pinkiegasp:

"So tell me, in your own words, here and now, what really that day in the workshop."

You forgot to add happened.

Sunset took in a deep breath and told her side of the story, "I don't know if you'll believe me, but here it is. I was in your workshop that day, but that was only because I was interested in seeing the wooden carvings you make. One I thought was really interesting was a carving on Princess Celestia herself. I was in awe of the statue, but as I stepped back to have a good look at it, I stuck my back hoof out and you tripped over it. When I saw you start to bleed, I ran off to get help, crying my eyes out. Thankfully I ran into Night Light, Princess Twilight's father. He came into the back yard with me and took you straight to the hospital while I cleaned up the mess. I then went to my room to wait for either you or mom, but when you came back, you didn't ask me for my side, you just stared at me and so did Mom."

There's something a true person would do to help their family, and I'd do the same anyway now. :ajsmug:

Twilight and Spike got off the train too and waved for it to leave. The Engineer responded by blowing the whistle, opening the regulator and the train started off once more. Sunrise walked up to the duo and gave them both hugs. Sunny Rays then used her magic to lift herself up, which give her a chance to hug her family.

Or throttle.

"As for you Pen Pal, you're not getting off the hook that easily this time. I am sending you to a mental hospital so they can help you with your problem, then I will be demoting you to a job where your lies can't harm anypony."

Just what he deserved. 😏

"The betrayal, no. Getting to be with my friends and family, and finally making amends. Yeah, it was definetly worth it," Sunset smiled.

While negative moments will always sour us, we still got the good moments to think about. :yay:

ScisetShimmerEvan
ScisetShimmerEvan #32 · Sep 10th, 2022 · · · Back Where I Belong ·
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"We couldn't help ourselves Darling," admitted Rarity. "We saw how dreadful your apartment looked, so we decided to fix it up for you. I got you some nice wallpaper."

How kind of them. :twilightsmile:

"Well I wanted this to be a surprise to you guys," Sunset smiled. She looked down to the family photo, and another small tear came to her right eye, "if it wasn't for Sunny Rays, I don't think my family and I would've patched things up. The meaning of her cutie mark is true, she can bring a smile to anypony, or person's face." Sunset slapped her forehead, "and it's going to take me days to get back to the human lingo."

You'll get used to it with no time. :ajsmug:

But all this time I've tired

tried*

Also, you ever finish that audio drama? :rainbowderp:

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