Spying on Sunset had not been Twilight's aim when she left the tent. In fact, she had not even noticed her friend's bed was empty. The call of nature had drawn her from sleep and her bed and that meant making her way across the camp to the “comfort” block.
After finishing up and washing her hands, Twilight had started her way back to the tent. Pausing a moment she listened to the sounds of the camp at night. The lap of the lake waters at the dock, the calls of nocturnal creatures and the soft sound of someone strumming a guitar. The music was a little out of place at this early hour.
Tracing the source of the sound, Twilight was sure it came from by the fire circle. A little way from the centre of the camp and further again from the tents. She quietly approached, not wanting to surprise whoever played. The music was very nice and she'd hate for it to stop on her account.
Drawing closer, she heard someone start to sing. “Star, star, teach me how to shine, shineTeach me so I know what's going on in your mind.” She knew that voice, Twilight knew it very well.
Reaching the fire circle she spotted the singer. Sunset. The other girl was sat on a log, her guitar balanced on her knee as she looked to the clear sky and sang. Her words were sang out clearly, with so much emotion and Twilight felt her heart flutter a little.
She focused on Sunset, her fingers as she strummed out the melody and her face as she blessed the night air with her song. There was a sort of melancholy to her and as the lyrics became words with a meaning to Twilight, it was so slightly a sad song.
Wondering what Sunset was thinking about to sing such a song, maybe even who, Twilight kept back among the trees. Her stomach had butterflies and her heart sang along with the redhead. But it couldn't mean anything could it? Her feelings just after the Friendship Games had been a reaction to being saved. Just a silly crush on someone who showed her friendship.
She liked Timber, really. He was a nice guy, friendly and good looking. Intelligent. Interested in her... Twilight had nearly had her first kiss. She'd danced with him and had a wonderful evening.
But then she'd also had a good time with Sunset. Who was nice, friendly, intelligent. Really good looking... She shook her head. The music was coming to an end, in fact Sunset was simply strumming out wandering tunes.
Afraid of discovery and confused by the thoughts and feelings swirling through her head (it looked like Midnight's absence was allowing room for other concerns now) Twilight hurried back to the tent.
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Out here at Camp Everfree the night sky is like Equestria's. There are no electrical lights to block out the skies, to hide the stars. Sunset tried to kid herself its why she decided to leave the tent and sit out in the fire circle. She'd picked up her guitar as she left, needing the distraction.
Sunset had spent most of the night lying awake, trying not to watch Twilight sleep. Trying not to dwell on the fact that her friend seemed to have a boyfriend now. Trying not to go over in her mind what her feelings were for Twilight.
Trying not to let disappointment settle in her heart, evading the sadness. It was difficult to do, just lying in bed there was little to distract her. So Sunset had left her bed, the tent and the girl who was at the centre of this emotional conflict.
Her guitar helped her think or to focus on something else. Though, of course, the song that came to her as she began, the melody that she picked out on strings, was the song she had been practising to play for Twilight.
“No.” She halted with a discordant twang, starting up another song by choice and not by musical wandering. A different one, just a nice tune that was technical enough to demand a focus.
As she played, Sunset looked up to the sky, to the stars.
Again the melody and lyrics came to her and again Sunset forced herself to another.
It took a while of this, Sunset growing ever more tense, until she surrendered to the song.
She had come across it on the internet and had decided it was such a lovely piece. The first stirrings of deeper feelings for Twilight, the Twilight of this world, had been making themselves known at this point.
Her staunch supporter when she had broken down at school, a true friend who was willing to be open. A girl who understood so much of being alone and of giving in to a darkness. She was not the Princess and Sunset knew her feelings for Twilight were not rooted in her admiration for her saviour.
But Twilight was not interested in a deeper relationship than their friendship. Sunset could deal with that. She would deal with it. So she played the melody and sang with all her heart.
As she finished the melody, it was simple to fall into a few exercises to relax with. Sunset finished with a smile, she did feel a lot better now. Tomorrow, well later today, was a new dawn and something new would come along to tackle with her friends.
Yawning mightily, Sunset carried her tired body and her guitar back to the tent. Setling the instrument down and climbing into bed, she fell asleep quickly.
What she wasn't aware of, however, was the other girl in the tent. Twilight lay awake looking across at her friend, a small smile and a blush gracing her features. Even if the feelings behind them were confusing.
Personally im always a fan of some shipping in my stories
Complaints? About SunLight shipping in this fic?
None from me, you can be sure of that
Gimme the Sunlight! All the sweet, sweet sunlight.
I'm okay with the shipping!
Technically, we need sunlight to provide us with Vitamin D, so if you want to better our health
So it looks like Sci-Twi is bi while Sunset is a lesbian. This should provide a lot of drama for these young lovers.
SunLight, please!
I don't mind the ship but what about Timber?
Ignore Timber, acquire more SunLight!
And whatever else that can be gotten. Like the others who shared a tent...
Lovely! Well, if you are planning a big arc for this ship, maybe a story besides Making Family would be better. But, if it's still just snippets, the Sunlight is welcomed.
I'm confused. When is this happening?
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Actually, the best stories involve love triangles. Especially if Twilight is also somewhat fond of Timber, as we clearly see in Legend of Everfree. She was entirely ready in that moment with Timber, and her sister's block had to have been incredibly frustrating for both of them.
So Twilight would be a very mixed pile of conflicting emotions. Which adds nicely to a good love triangle.
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It appears to be taking place a few nights after the fundraiser party at Camp Everfree, implying that the class stayed at the camp a few more nights after the end of the movie.
I read Finding Home, and favorited it as well. But only chance--it made the Feature Box--brought this story to my attention. Maybe a blog post tagged for Finding Home to let people know about this story?
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But Timber should support Sunlight, because it helps the grass and trees to grow!
I'm a sucker for well writen shipping.
And this started briliantly :3
give us sunlight and any one who dont want it *takes out a shot gun* i will fight you in the street
I like it but I hope you stick to the hoping around I like that part
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👩❤️💋👩
I. Hate. Shipping.
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Fine, but I like it. Though I like the family stuff more for this fic. I want more of a resolved family feel for the endgame of this one.
You lost my interest at camp everfree
It's a sign she's in love with sunset.
Well well well seems like sunset does have feelings for twilight.
You never know til you tell her.