Time passes...
Hearts change...
Bonds that once seemed unbreakable become distant memories.
For Sunset Shimmer, the glorious years of her youth have long passed. She's put down roots, and built a life for herself at Canterlot High. The bustle and excitement of yesteryear becomes replaced with the peace and tranquility of routine.
All that changes when the past comes back to visit...
Special thanks to SolidFire for his editing work.
An entry for the Changing Seasons contest