Yan Lin really didn’t feel right about sending Sunset with Fluttershy and the girl’s mother, but she didn’t really have any grounds to keep her there. She hated seeing the pain she was in though she was praying that it seemed worse than it actually was with how exhausted Sunset was. It was easy to tell she was exhausted as she barely twitched when Chen carried her to Posey’s van with the woman promising to make sure she was ok.
They knew where Sunset was and thanks to her visions she now knew that Will was still alive in a sense. It hurt to know that in a way Will was gone possibly never to return yet at the same time Sunset Shimmer was the girl and the girl’s legacy at the same time. It was a little confusing even to her after seeing so many strange and exotic things and places as her time as a guardian. It didn’t matter to Yan Lin one way or another though when it came to Sunset, the girl would be loved and the old woman looked forward to getting to know her.
The question now though was what to do about the information as she didn’t want to just tell everyone what she knew as it could be bad. Too many people knowing would mean too many people rushing to see and pressure her to be somebody she no longer was. It could hurt the chances of Susan convincing the girl to give them a chance and drive Sunset away before they even got a chance to get to know her.
There was one person who did deserve to know above all others and she was going to make sure she knew as soon as possible. Hopefully she was available and answered the call as Yan Lin searched through her list on her phone while grumbling about the need to use the things. She preferred the older phones as these smart phones didn’t seem very smart to her.
“Hello.” Susan answered making Yan Lin sigh in relief.
“Hey Susie, I have some news about Will.” Yan Lin started slowly as she wanted to be careful with her explanation so she wouldn’t hurt Susan too much with the truth.
“I was just about to call you about that,” Susan said, giddiness clear in her voice. “I literally just got a call from the lab I got to expedite the hair samples. They said it wasn’t as accurate as a swab test which is probably why there are abnormalities in the results, but it said Sunset Shimmer is my daughter.”
“That’s wonderful news, I got confirmation of it too. She was here and I was looking at the Heart of Kandrakar and the spirits showed me a vision of what happened to Will. She is Will, but the spirits said she won’t ever really regain all her memories.” Yan Lin explained hoping it didn’t crush her friend.
“I already figured that, it’s just like if she had amnesia even if she has a new body.” Susan sighed, “I know that isn’t exactly how things are as Sunset has had a whole other life pretty much, but to me she is still my daughter no matter what.”
“When do you plan to see her again?” Yan Lin asked.
“I really want to head over there tomorrow or even tonight, but I promised her I would give her until Tuesday or Wednesday and I don’t want to alienate her by breaking my promise of giving her until then. Besides, it will give me time to straighten up the room I got for her and add a few new things that my investigators found that she likes so it fits her a bit better. It will also give me time to actually get a Christmas Tree and some decorations but I think I will wait for her to help decorate.” Susan explained making Yan Lin nod even if the woman couldn’t see it over the phone.
“That sounds like a good plan and I’m sure she would appreciate the chance to help her mother decorate. For now I’m not going to tell her friends about this so they won’t rush over there and pressure her to join them. This is going to be hard enough on the poor girl as it is.” Yan Lin said before grinning, “I do have an interesting thing to tell you. You said you were a little skeptical about the pony thing?”
“Not that I’m calling her a liar, but she might be saying that to argue against the possibility of being my daughter.” Susan said.
“She isn’t lying,” Yan Lin said fighting back a small giggle remembering just how cute the filly was despite the seriousness of the situation. “She was really a pony over there, a unicorn, and she was so cute.”
“Are you serious?” Susan asked in shock.
“Very, she had an amber colored coat with a mane and tail that matches her hair. She even had this symbol of a two toned sun on her butt.” Yan Lin said.
“I’ve see that symbol at her place. It was in her sketches I saw and on the cover of a journal. I didn’t read it because I thought it would be going to far invading her privacy.” Susan said.
“Dear, you bribed your way into her apartment and riffled through her things. I’m pretty sure that was invading her privacy.” Yan Lin laughed as she could hear the good cheer and eagerness in Susan’s voice so decided a little teasing wouldn’t hurt.
“Well, it’s a mother’s duty to invade their children’s privacy.” Susan explained, guilt lacing her voice even if she still sounded pretty excited. “Journals and diaries are off limits.”
“As long as you both end up happy dear, good luck with her.” Yan Lin said.
“Thank you Yannie.” Susan said, “Have a good night.”
“You too dear.” Yan Lin replied as she ended the call.
Fluttershy couldn’t keep the worry away as she kept glancing back at Sunset who was sleeping heavily in the back of the van on a sleeping bag that was in the van with a pillow under her head. She couldn’t believe what had happened today from following Sunset to see the whole battle with her disappearing with some dark winged angel to the girl more or less breaking down in the restraint. She was thankful Hay Lin had brought their orders in take out boxes and told them they were on the house.
Leaning her head on the window enjoying the coolness of the glass she couldn’t help pondering just what really happened when Sunset had become not only a different looking person, but a different species altogether as she had turned into a red haired fairy. Sure Fluttershy knew about Sunset being a pony unicorn, but what she saw today was a little much. It was like out of some fantasy manga or super hero comic. What was she supposed to do about it? Should she confront Sunset about it? And what about the things she said during what was supposed to be their dinner? About the things her friends and herself had done to Sunset? About finding someone claiming to be her mother? And especially about her life being a lie?
Fluttershy could easily see why Sunset had been so upset, she just didn’t know what to do now because of it or how to even begin to help. She guessed she would just have to wait and see what tomorrow held for them.
11483074 That's good, I've been having a lot of trouble getting what I want to say out lately in any really good comprehensive way lol. I do know D&D somewhat, I mean I loved the cartoon and know a little about the game as I was invited to a group to play before which they helped me make a character though it wasn't really in depth and from I've come to understand it may have been some simplified version the group did or something. Sadly the group only had the one session with me there before it broke up as the two main people in it got into a huge fight over something stupid. I do agree with all of your examples of what Sunset can do though sadly X-Com is something a little less familiar with though I couldn't help laughing at what you said about the ant and daemon. You are also so right about Skynet, heck she could probably even take control of the terminators.
1. I can't believe I never thought of that but I can't stop laughing. I might have to do that way later in the story if you don't care when Halloween rolls back around or even at a masquerade party if you don't mind me using the idea. It is so perfect lol.
2. I would think it would be Cornelia as she would likely think how cute it looked then quickly change her mind at the first sign of trouble. I was originally going to say Hay Lin, but the more I think about her I would think she would still find the dangerous stuff pretty cute.
3. It might be fun as Treants isn't really something I ever liked either. I'm half way considering not even having Zamballa in the story since it is Alternate Universe anyways and just have all of the ex-guardians either on earth or on Kandrakar.
4. There is no way to refute that at all lol. I mean that is probably scarily spot-on with what would actually happen if needed. I bet Lilian would die of cuteness overload if she was ever able to even visit Equestria.
Thanks, I'm trying not to burn myself out though I do like writing a little every night to help take my mind off things. I'm trying to get my old spark and skills back at writing, not that I was ever a professional lol, but I admit my current stuff isn't exactly up to what I would have liked. Still, it is the best I am able to do right now and I think with every chapter I am getting a little better so hopefully I will get much better at it.
It nice seeing the girls truly understand how much they hurt sunset with the Anon-a-Miss thing.
11483470 Thanks, I really want to make the reactions of the aftermath pretty believable and show that even knowing something doesn't stop you from feeling something.
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Yeah not many stories cover that detail. Hopefully you won't make your fans wait years till the end.
11483532 I'll definitely be finishing it as it is helping keep my mind off things and I actually been feeling a bit better writing even if my skill in it has deteriorated. I love Anon-AMiss stories for some reason, especially ones that I find show the aftermath and how Sunset overcomes and becomes stronger or at least happier from her ordeals.
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Well as of this chapter, we have another confirmation for one of the eternal truths: "Relatives = Violators of children's privacy since Anno Immemoriam".
Sunset will not be a happy unicorn when that information reveals itself. Flutters also became accustomed to weird magical situations rather quickly, and only after now three magical incidents. Must be that famous resilience of nature ... or simply inoculation via exposure. But big points for her that "curiosity is not confrontation". At least Sunny will not explode as quickly but I wonder thanks to which group Mount Shimmer will erupt first...
Personally, I give two bits that I don't have that number one will be the guardian group that will trigger an explosion ... and next Twilight journal will literally spout black miasma from the sheer amount of venting profanities written in it to ... well vent... Reading not advised...
I also forgot to write on the list of possible achievable feats: "Conquering and bettering Westeron&Essos solo in less than four years." (Rather forgettable considering that any magic/power user that has less than zero consideration for "Game of Thrones" that those "Noble" hicks like to play, can easily dispatch all troublesome fools. No matter which universe, "aristocrats" and "nobles" are the same mistake in species history. Besides, if any world has over eight thousand years of medieval stagnation, it deserves meeting with otherworldly visitation.)
1. By all means sharing is caring, after all, especially ideas.
3. Well by the Not quite Sacred Law of AU creation: "What author writes, it simply is." final decision goes to you. Zamballa Arc? All guardians on earth/kandrakar? Some OC world of Infinite DImensions? Another part of the multiverse comes around the corner with additional crossover? That is for the author to decide, and for us to read.
11483964 I think it is definitely a tale as old as time.
She probably wouldn't be too happy, that's true. As for Fluttershy, I would think she would be kind of scared though after the Fall Formal and the Battle of the Bands I think she would be pretty accustomed to it and pretty desensitized to it in some ways so mostly your inoculation comment on why she isn't flipping out too much about it though she will likely want answers sooner or later. When it comes to Mt. Shimmer though, she will definitely lash out a few times soon. I know unless things change she will be lashing out at one person once Wednesday or Thursday rolls around, or at least putting said person in her place. I imagine with all the writing Sunset will be doing she may actually need a new journal soon if, as you said, her venting doesn't cause black miasma corrupting it or causing it to burst into flames.
Sorry, if that is Game of Thrones it is sadly another one I'm not hugely familiar with. The premises of GoT sounds cool, a fantasy world with dragons and stuff but from the amount of crap they shoved in there it isn't something I exactly have any urgency to check out. No need to have seen it to agree that nobles and aristocrats are usually a huge mistake. Eight thousand years is way too long to sit in the middle ages and does need some kind of otherworldly visitation.
1) Thanks.
2) Thanks, I have played with the idea of OC worlds or other crossovers though I doubt I will do that later except for a cameo I have planned that will span a few paragraphs in one of the last few chapters.