//------------------------------// // Sunsets broken christmas // Story: Sunset's on Destiny // by MorningRose //------------------------------// Part one Eight months have passed since the friendship games and Christmas is in a month. Sunset Shimmer walks through the halls of C.H.S. remembering all that has happened there. Seeing how busy everyone is decorating the school for Christmas she starts to tear up. Sunset was upset because even though her friends have forgiven her she knew she was going to end up being alone for another holiday. Usually, it doesn’t bother her because she feels she deserves to be alone after almost destroying the school and turning into a raging she-demon. But a couple months ago she saw how Twilight's family didn't care when she told them and how she was still family to them. Sunset starts to wonder why. Why had her family forgiven her? As she was walking to the secret room she had found on the second floor of C.H.S a year ago she ran straight into Twilight Sparkle the one friend she didn't want to see. Twilight looks up to see who had run into her. When she sees it is Sunset she feels nervous. When Twilight looks closer she sees that Sunset has tears in her eyes she says " Sunset, what's wrong? Why are you crying?" "Leave me alone. I never want to see you again." Snaps Sunset as she turns and runs for her secret room on the second floor. Once Sunset was out of sight Twilight got up, pulled out her cellphone and sent the following message to all their friends. The message said “emergency meeting at the wondercolts statue. It has to do with Sunset.” Five minutes later everyone was at the statue. "What's wrong?" asks Fluttershy. "Is Sunset alright Darling?" asks Rarity. "Well, I just ran into Sunset or rather she ran into me and knocked me down. When I looked up I saw that Sunset was crying. Once she saw it was me she said and I quote leave me alone. I never want to see you again. After that, she turned and ran away." Twilight explains to the group of friends. "I know where she went Twilight. If you come with me I will take you to her," says Apple Jack with a look that said don't ask questions. Ten minutes later Twilight and Apple Jack stood in front of a picture of Principal Celestia but the picture had wings on it. Applejack flapped the wings of the picture and a secret door appears. Applejack looks to Twilight and says " Sunset, always comes here to be alone when she is upset. She found it a year ago. Go inside I"m staying out here. After all, I sorta promised not to go in there." Twilight walks into the room and sees Sunset curled into a ball crying. When Twilight see's how upset Sunset is she runs over to her and says "Sunset what's wrong? Please tell me what is upsetting you. I am worried about you." "Twilight I am upset because you were accepted as you are. By your brother, your mother, and father, and even by Cadence. You have everything family and friends. I hate you because they don't blame you for turning into a demon and almost destroying the world. But still, they don't blame you like the others blame me. Even though our friends say they have forgiven me I can see that they haven't and I am scared. I'm scared I'll never have a family or even just forgiveness. I'm just so tired of being alone." says Sunset crying. Twilight takes Sunset in her arms and holds her while rubbing her back trying to calm her best friend down. After about a half hour of soothing her Sunset was calm enough to say "I'm sorry Twilight. I always come here when I feel like crying. I never wanted anyone to see me like that. Thank you for listening." "Sunset, I want you to listen and know that what I'm saying is the god's honest truth. Our friends have long since forgiven you but it won't get better if you don't forgive yourself. After all, you saved me when I turned into Midnight Sparkle." says Twilight. "By the way do you have any plans for Christmas?" "I'm always alone for Christmas. That's also part of why I was so upset," answers Sunset embarrassed. " Well, I kind of thought that and was wondering if you would like to come over to my house and spend Christmas with me and my family? Mainly me on a d-d-date?" asks Twilight with an embarrassed and shy look on her face. " A date with you on Christmas with your family? I have been wanting to ask you out for months. But after you were forgiven I gave up all hope so yes, yes." answers Sunset who had steam coming out of her ears from embarrassment. " It's a date," says Twilight. When Twilight leaves the room she sees Applejack who has a grin a mile wide on her face. "You didn't hear that did you?" asks Twilight. " I sure did sugar cube and I'm happy for you. You two will make a great couple. see ya." says A.J. leaving. Once Twilight left Sunset realizes that Twilight has just invited her out on a date. Once that happened Sunset ran from the room while calling Rarity on her cell. When Rarity picked up Sunset shouts " Rarity I need your help." " Calm down deary and come over to my house and we will see what we can do," answers Rarity. " I'm just about there,” says Sunset as she turns the corner to Rarity's house. A couple minutes later and Sunset was knocking on the door of Rarity's house. The moment the door was opened Sunset rushed in and says "Rarity I need you to make me a very special dress because I have a date scheduled with Twilight and her family on Christmas." " You have a date with Twilight?" asks Rarity with surprise in her voice. " Yes. I have a date with Twilight. Now are you going to help me or not?" asks Sunset blushing like the setting sun. "Of course I will dear. But would you like it to be long or short? Frilly and girly or more tomboyish?" asks Rarity as she is taking Sunsets measurements. After half an hour of talking about the design of the dress, Sunset left to go home. When Sunset got home she went to bed and dreamed of her future with Twilight. It is now Christmas Eve and Sunset is walking up to Rarity's house.Sunset was nervous because Rarity insists on perfection. When Sunset got to the door Rarity was there looking excited. Rarity says "Hi." then grabs Sunset's hand and runs to her design room and shows Sunset her dress. When Sunset sees the dress her mouth falls open. The dress was a red and gold silk floor length piece but where Sunset Shimmers setting sun cutie mark should have been on her chest was a single purple star that looked exactly like the star that Twilight always wore. Sunset turns to Rarity saying " It is perfect Rarity." Rarity hands the dress to Sunset saying " It was my pleasure dear." It’s Christmas day and Sunset is waiting for Twilight and her brother Shining Armor to pick her up. Five minutes later Shining Armor shows up at Sunset's house without Twilight. Shining Armor seeing what Sunset is wearing decides to help Sunset load the presents for everyone into the back seat of the car. After half an hour of loading, they were on their way to the Sparkle household. After five minutes of silence, Shining says "Okay I have a few questions and I want some honest answers before we get to our destination." " I thought so. Go ahead and ask I will answer as best and honestly as I can." says a worried Sunset. " OK. Firstly do you have any family?" asks Shining. "No. I don't. I do have someone in my homeworld who practically raised me. I also had a sister at one point named Eclipse. But she doesn't want anything to do with me since I basically betrayed Equestria." answers Sunset with tears in her eyes. Shining could tell he upset her but he asks "How do you feel about my sister?" "I honestly don't know. When I'm with her I feel complete like I could do anything. But at the same time, I want to protect her make sure she never gets hurt or cries. But when I'm alone I feel like I can't breathe. I can only think of her and I get depressed because I miss her." Sunset answers looking off into the distance. Shining knew how Sunset felt and knew that she was deeply in love with his sister. "Last question would you be willing to leave your homeworld and stay with my sister in this world forever. Even if you could never go back to Equestria ever again?" asks Shining. "Yes, I would," answers Sunset. Shining pulls his car over to the side of the road and faces Sunset Shimmer. Looking her deep in the eyes and says " Sunset what you just said and the feelings you are having are called love. You are in true love with my sister and I will always be there for you" "What. You mean I am truly in love with Twilight?" asks Sunset with surprise in her voice. " Yes, Sunset. You are in love with Twilight and in my book that makes you family," says Shining Armor with a smile giving Sunset a hug. Sunset is so happy she starts to cry. Ten minutes later when Sunset was calm enough she says "Thank you Shining. I am so glad you accepted me and that Twilight isn't here to see me like this." "Well we should be there in five minutes," says Shining. Sure enough five minutes later they were pulling into the driveway of the Sparkle family. When Shining turned off the car he asks "Are you ready for your date with Twily." " Yes I am thanks to you Shining," answers Sunset getting out of the car and heading to the door. When Sunset reaches the door it opens and standing there in the door was Twilight wearing a purple and pink silk dress but instead of her usual star, she was wearing a setting sun that looked like Sunsets old cutie mark. When Sunset saw her she says "You look absolutely gorgeous TwiTwi." "As do you SunSun," Twilight responds. At that moment Shining says "Are we just going to stand here or can I start taking in the presents Sunset got us." Both Twilight and Sunset blushed but headed inside. Twilight led Sunset down the hall to the living room where three people were waiting for them to come in. Sunset looks around and sees sitting on the sofa Twilight's parents and on the loveseat sat Cadence who was just smiling at the couple that just walked in with a smile on her face. After all, she is the self-proclaimed princess of love. "Everyone I'd like you to meet my girlfriend Sunset Shimmer. Sunset on the sofa is my mom Twilight Velvet and my father Nightlight. Over on the love seat is my old babysitter and my brother's girlfriend Cadence." says Twilight. Nightlight gets up from the sofa and says "Sunset, I have one question for you. Do you love my daughter?" " Yes mister Nightlight I love her with all my heart and will always protect her," answers Sunset. "Welcome to the family," says Twilight Velvet. By this time Shining had all the presents around the tree and is watching with a smile on his face. " How about we open presents," says Twi. "Of course," says Nightlight placing a pile in front of Twilight, his wife, Shining, Cadence, himself and finally a stack for Sunset. An hour of opening presents later Shining and Cadence got from Sunset tickets to a private island resort called Paradise all expenses paid. Velvet got a receipt for a full kitchen makeover. Nightlight the deed to an old store. Finally Twilight got a journal that when written in would project what was written into an identical one that Sunset had, a diamond bracelet and finally a special locket that when opened will show her true love. While Sunset got a locking diary from Twilight, a new guitar from Shining and Cadence and a new motorcycle helmet from Twilight's parents. " Thank you all so much. This has been the best Christmas ever," says Sunset as she and Shining were leaving. But before she could leave Twilight took Sunset in her arms and gave her the deepest, most loving and passionate kiss she could before saying" goodbye my SunSun. I love you with all my heart." "Love you too my NightNight," answers Sunset ending their date. Part 2 After Shining dropped Sunset off Sunset hurried to the magic journal that allowed her to contact princess Twilight. When she had it out she wrote Dear princess Twilight when you get a chance could you please come over to my house. I am in need of your advice. Please respond as soon as you can. A few minutes later Sunset's book glowed and Sunset read the message which said yes Sunset I will be there in thirty minutes. Sunset closed the book and changed out of her dress into a pair of jeans and a shirt that had a sunset on it. By the time Sunset was dressed she heard a knock at the door. Sunset ran to the door. When Sunset opened the door there stood princess Twilight with a worried look on her face. "What's wrong Sunset?" asks Princess Twilight. Sunset noticed the tone of panic and says" Please calm down princess Twilight. It's just I just got off a date with this world's Twilight and found out that I truly love her and I asked you to come because I need to ask you a favor. I will even get down on my hands and knees and beg if I must. I want to introduce her to Princess Celestia but I want to ask Celestia myself. Could you please make an appointment with her for you and me?" "Of course. But is it OK if I ask my sister in law Princess Cadance to attend? After all, she is the princess of love. She could be helpful in helping you talk to Princess Celestia." says princess Twilight. Sunset thought about it for a minute then says "Of course. Would Saturday work for you." "yes, it will. I know for a fact that Cadence and Celestia aren't doing anything on that day. How about you come through the portal at noon. I'll show you to where we will meet them." answers princess Twilight. "That sounds perfect. Thank you for everything princess Twilight," answers Sunset as princess Twilight left to notify Cadence and Celestia that Sunset wants to meet. Over the next four days, Sunset and Twilight were spending every second together whether it was studying or just watching t.v. All of a sudden it was Saturday and Sunset was waiting for the last thirty seconds to pass so she could go meet with Cadence and Celestia. When her watch said noon Sunset took a deep breath and walked through the portal. With a swirl of magic, Sunset was turned into a pony and found herself on a soft carpeted floor. In front of her stood Princess Twilight who says"Welcome back Sunset." "Thank you, Twilight. So are Cadence and Celestia here yet?" asks Sunset. " Of course they are. Just so you know Celestia told me she can't wait to see you and that she loves you as her daughter," answers Twilight. "Really? you mean she isn't upset with me because of what I have done?" asks Sunset surprised. " Of course she isn't," answers Twilight. Sunset immediately relaxed. When Twilight stopped in front of a door and asks" Are you ready." " yes, Twilight. I am ready to meet with Celestia, thank you," says Sunset as she opened the door to the throne room. When the door opened the first thing she saw was Celestia sitting on her throne with a smile on her face. Sunset walks in as Twilight takes her spot in between Celestia and Cadence. "Hello, Princess Celestia and Princess Cadence. Thank you for coming," says Sunset with formality. "Hello, my dearest daughter. May I ask why you have asked me and Cadence to come here?" asks Celestia. "The reason why is because I have fallen in love with the Twilight beyond the portal and I wanted to ask your permission to bring her over here. So I could introduce her to you, Celestia. After all, I have already met her parents I feel it is only fair to introduce her to my family. As for Cadence Twilight suggested that she should be here because she is the princess of love." says Sunset. " You have a marefriend?" asks Celestia. "I am so happy for you. Of course, I will permit it. I would love to meet your marefriend ." says Celestia handing Sunset a locking journal that when written it will copy it to another that Celestia owned. Sunset knew what the book was when Celestia handed it to her." Thank you so much. I will let you know when I have decided on the date. Princess Cadence may I have a private word with you?" asks Sunset. " Of course,"Cadence says as Celestia and Twilight leave. When they were gone Sunset asks" do you have any advice for a date between me and Twilight in Equestria? I don't have any ideas" "Well how about I show you around my kingdom the crystal empire and then you can take her to Ponyville’s sugarcube corner for a private dinner. After the dinner you can take her to Canterlot to meet your mother and then watch the raising of the moon and then just before you take her home you give her this." says Cadance using a lot of magic to produce out of thin air a necklace that looked like the setting sun with Twilight's cutie mark in the middle." This necklace is enchanted with a protection spell that will only protect those who are in true love. Like you and Twilight." says Cadance. "That sounds perfect but is it really ok for me to give her the necklace. I mean it is one of a kind made by you?" asks Sunset. " of course dear. I was prepared for this after all you are like a cousin to me because Celestia is like my aunt," answers Cadance with a smile on her face. Sunset gives Cadance a hug saying" Thank you. Well, i better get going. I feel like Twilight is worrying about me see you soon Cadance." says Sunset leaving to go to the portal. When Sunset got to the portal Celestia was standing there with a box for Sunset. "My dearest Sunset I am so proud of you. You have finally learned the final lesson and as such, I am proud to say you have now graduated from my school. Also because of all your hard work protecting our worlds I give you this." Says Celestia giving the box to Sunset. When Sunset opened the box inside was a diploma and a medal of valor. Which is given only to those who have made a great sacrifice to protect the world." I can't accept the medal princess Celestia I'm sorry." says Sunset. " Sunset listen you have chosen to live on the other side of the portal. Only visiting us on this side rarely that is a great sacrifice and because of that you have earned the medal my daughter," says Celestia " Ok thank you, mother. I'll write to you soon about the date to meet my marefriend."Says Sunset. " I look forward to it," says Celestia. Sunset was glad that her mother wasn't mad or disappointed in her as she walked through the portal. When Sunset got home she put away the journal to Celestia hung up the medal and grabbed the journal to her girlfriend and wrote Hi Twilight would you like to go on a very special date next Saturday? Once Sunset finished writing the copy that Twilight got for Christmas from Sunset began to glow and vibrate. Twilight saw the journal glowing and vibrating. So she picked it up and saw the message and wrote, Of course, my SunSun. I would love to. When she was done Sunset saw the message and wrote I'll see you tomorrow my NightNight. After she was done she sent Celestia and Cadence a message saying they will be there on Saturday. A week has now passed and Sunset was walking up to her girlfriend's house for their special date. When Sunset knocked on the door Twilight opened the door and says "Hi Sunny. Let's go on our date." "Yes let's" answers Sunset taking Twilight's arm as they start walking. After a couple minutes, Twilight asks" So where are we going?" "Well, first I think you should know that I was raised in an orphanage. That is until Celestia took me on as her protege. Then a few years later I ran away. I came here and to make a long story short I turned into a raging she-demon and ruined C.H.S. As for where we are going we are going to Equestria for our date I already made sure it was okay." says Sunset as they reach the portal. With Twilight holding her hand they step through the portal. Once the swirling magic was done Sunset and Twilight looked at each other and Twilight gasped. There standing beside her was a golden red unicorn with a setting sun on her flank." Sunset is that you?" asks Twilight. " Yes. It is me this is what I look like over here," answers Sunset blushing. Twilight thought Sunset looked so cute when she blushed. She ran over and gave Sunset a kiss that only stopped when somepony cleared her throat. Twilight looked up to see what looked like a princess with a pink and white mane. Sunset, of course, knew Cadance was there. "Twilight may I introduce you to her highness Princess Cadance. Cadance this is my precious Twilight." Says Sunset. " Wait did you say Cadance? That is the same name as my brother's girlfriend," says Twilight. "that's because I am the same in a way. You see for every person in your world there is another one in our world. But enough of that let's start your date shall we." explains Cadance leading the way through the castle of friendship and out the doors. On their way to the train station, Twilight was looking around surprised by what she was seeing especially the boutique that had the most amazing dresses she had ever seen. When they got to the train station there stood a group of six ponies and one dragon. When Twilight saw the pony that looked identical to her but had wings she got shy and tried to hide behind Sunset. But Sunset says "NightNight these are my friends Pinkie Pie, Applejack, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy and finally princess Twilight Sparkle." Twilight says" Hi. It is great to meet you. I have heard you like to read so I got you a book. It is called A Hearth's Warming Tale." After handing over the book Twilight and her friends left so Cadance could take them on to the crystal empire. About an hour later the train was pulling into the crystal empire. "Well, this is my kingdom. It is called the Crystal Empire. Over there is the library and over there is the spring garden." says Cadance with a smile. Twilight was amazed. everywhere she looked there was love. But what caught her attention was what looked like a crystal heart floating in the air. " What is that?"Asks twilight with wonder. "That is an ancient magical object that is powered by love and that protects my kingdom from evil," answers Cadance. "Thank you for the tour Cadance. But I am getting a bit hungry," says Twilight. "Well that's the cue to move onto the next part," says Sunset taking her back to Ponyville. The train ride back to Ponyville was quicker because it was a private train just for the two mares. When they got to Ponyville Sunset took Twilight to sugar cube corner that was reserved for just this couple. When Sunset and Twilight were seated Sunset looks at the menu. Sunset says" I will have a daisy and daffodil sandwich. What about you my Night?" asks Sunset. " Well I was going to order the same," says Twilight. For the next hour, they just talked and laughed having fun. "We better hurry if we are going to make it to your surprise." Says Sunset taking Twilight by the hoof and leading her out to the train station. On the train ride to Canterlot, all Sunset and Twilight did was look each other in the eyes. When the train finally announced that they have arrived Sunset leads Twilight to the castle. When Sunset and Twilight arrived there in the doorway stood a pure white alicorn princess who had a cutie mark of the sun. "Twilight may I introduce my mother Princess Celestia. Mom this is my marefriend Twilight Sparkle," says Sunset. "It is an honor to meet you Twilight. It has been a long time but I am happy to see my daughter so happy. Thank you." says Celestia bowing to Twilight. "No, I am the lucky one. You see when I was taken over at the friendship games it was my sunlight here who that saved," answers Twilight as Sunset takes Twilight by the hand and Leads her to the second-floor balcony just in time because at that moment there was the most beautiful sunset ever. When it was over Sunset says "Well it is time to go home ." "Yes let's," says Twilight. An hour later Sunset and Twilight where in front of the portal but before they went through Sunset says "Twilight I love you with all my heart and I want to keep you safe So I would like to give you this." Showing Twilight the necklace Cadance gave Sunset to give to Twilight. " I love it," says Twilight putting it on and going through the portal. Sunset follows her with a smile. After twilight was at home Sunset somehow transformed and flew home. When Sunset got home she wrote all about the date in her diary.