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// 4: The Complete History of Equestria 
// Story: Ravenwood Academy 
// by ZeirMakavar 
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Chapter 4
The Complete History of Equestria


After the discovery of the book, Sunset tossed the apple, to hold the book in her hand, as she gathered multiple books from around the section of the library she was in. "The Complete history of Equestria, A Unicorn's guide to Black Magic, A History of Pegasi Wars..." Sunset said to herself, as she looked over the 35 books on the table before her. "Why are these books here? All of them... no, most of them should be in Equestria, not here..." She said, picking up a book labeled 'Final Days, by Starswirlled the Bearded' "And... most of them went missing before anyone I know was born, except maybe Celestia and Luna... So then, how did they get here..."
"Magic is a much older thing then many of you ponies can even fathom, Sunset Shimmer." Someone said from behind Sunset.
"Arch... Arch-Duchess?" Sunset said, wheeling around to face the taller and older woman. "W-what did you... How... How did you know I was from Equestria?"
"I know things." The Duchess said, a smile on her face, as she moved towards the shelf, picking up the book that Sunset was reaching for. "I know that you ran from Equestria to Canterlot High School, with Princess Twilight crown, her element of harmony." The Duchess continued, smiling at Sunset. "I also know that in your world, Celestia and Luna are the grand leaders of your world, and that a grave event is to come to it in a few years."
"A grave event?" Sunset repeated, a worried look on her face. "What... What sort of event? Can we stop it? Can it be stopped?" Sunset asked, rambling on a bit, as she spoke. "I mean... is there... Is there anything that can be done to save Equestria?"
"The event is something that has been preordained for a very long time now. It involves a person who calls themselves The Teacher." The duchess said, sighing softly, as she sat down on one of the chairs. "And, if my source is correct, I need to train you in all that I know, in a few years, or it will be too late."
"Why?"
"Because, in the end... I will die."

"What the hell do you mean The Arch-Duchess will die?" Pyro asked Sunset, sighing a bit softly as he sat down at the table in his room. "The lady is immortal Red, she's been in charge of Ravenwood Academy ever since I was a baby, all while staying the same looks. She doesn't age, doesn't get sick, doesn't do anything. Save for running the School." He said, putting on a brown fedora, smiling at her. "I'm sure she had your world's best interests at heart, and we all will get out of this, alive."
"I know, and I know she's immortal, I heard back from Principle Celestia, back at my high-school... She's run the school for all of it's existence, going back a few hundred years. But still, those ere her words." Sunset said, watching as Pyro packed up, looking at him confused. "Where... Where are you going?" She asked, a bit curious.
"Ah, I've got a project that needs checking. Out of town sort of thing." Pyro answered to her question, smiling coyly at her. "Don't you worry though Red, I'll be back safe and sound. No blowing myself up."
"Sometimes, I'd rather you did."





Sunset sighed softly, as she sat at her desk, looking over the books on magic that the Arch-duchess had lent her, from her personal library. She was slowly making notes on the book, as well as occasionally opening the book that enabled her and Twilight, back in Equestria to communicate. She had hear from Twilight, that the ponies had discovered a new land away from equestria, and were planning on making colonies there. This made Sunset smile, as it meant that they were living their lives out in peace, much like how things were here.
As much as she hated to admit, it had been a few weeks since Pyro had left, which only made her worry a bit. "At least there aren't any sirens or wendigoes or creatures from Equestria here to disrupt the peace any more." she said softly, as one of Tech Wizards spider drones dropped onto her desk, startling her. "Damn it Wizard, I told you not to sneak into my room with one of your toys while I'm studying!" She yelled, putting her jacket over the drone.
"Yes, because you like studying in your underwear." Wizard said, over the speaker on the drone. "Either way, The Duchess has summoned everyone, get dressed."
"Get... The Duchess called everyone?" Sunset asked, slipping a shirt on. "Why would she do that? Has Pyro returned?" She asked, looking at her jacket, which the drone had crawled out rom underneath.
"I do not know, she hasn't told me anything yet."
"Alright, I'll be right there, where are we meeting?"
"The Equestria wing of the Library."
"The... Equestria wing?" Sunset asked, blinking softly at Tech Wizard's words. "Why would she want us to meet her there?"
"I do not know, but the others are already heading there." Wizard replied, a chuckle in his voice. "Me and Miss Fluttershy are already here."
"Alright, tell her I'm on my way then." Sunset replied, after slipping shorts on quickly, and heading out of her room.