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// Chapter 3: Just Girls Talking 
// Story: Sleepovers 
// by Bahamut0 
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	"I've gotta say. Having some time to ourselves is pretty nice.", Sunset said with a smile. "Especially considering all the crazy things that have gone on during this year. Crazy magic, villains that tried to conquer the world through a childrens card game, all of us getting boyfriends. And we haven't even been to prom yet!"

Moon chuckled. "Yes. A moment like this is a nice change of pace." Moon then turned her attention to Abyss. "So how are you liking your new life so far?"

"Oh! It's going good. I've already got a good friend. He was the one who disguised himself as Sunset's boyfriend and Burst!", Abyss said with a weak smile. "His name's Narico."

Rarity giggled. "Sounds like little Abyss is quite smitten!"

Abyss blushed furiously! "W-We're not a couple!"

"Keep tellin' yourself that sister.", Rainbow Dash said with a smirk. "I was exactly the same before I accepted I liked Steel."

"Fine.", Abyss said with a sigh. "We're not a couple YET."

"Abyss. You were formerly a villain and you've met a sweet guy who loves you despite your past AND who had a few secrets of his own. You're not going to be single for too much longer dear.", Adagio said with her trademark smirk.

Aria groaned. "Oh come on Adagio. It's not going to happen that instantaneously!"

"Oh really? I remember you and Fang getting pretty cozy after he convinced you to stay. That's probably the first time I've ever seen you smile.", Adagio said with a giggle.

"Ooh! Does he lick you when he kisses you?", Pinkie chirped.

"Only in puppy form.", Aria said with a shrug. "And returning to Adagio, I never thought I'd ever see YOU show genuine interest in a guy." Aria shot back with a smirk of her own. "AND you still keep up the flirt routine with him."

A sincere smile dawned on Adagio's face. "I have a good reason for that Aria. I enjoy making him feel wanted by me. After all, wouldn't you do the same for Fang?"

Aria's smirked dropped instantly as she scratched her head. "Well....yeah. Guess you've got a point there."

"Y'know...it's pretty entertaining watching them go back and forth.", Midnight noted as she munched away at a bowl of popcorn.

Sonata beamed. "I know, right? You could get a whole audience to watch them and even pay admission!"

"Anyway, those two bring up quite the point.", Rarity added. "Each of us are quite fortuante to have found that special someone." Rarity sighed fondly as she remembered her first encounter with Inferno. "That begs the question: How far along in our relationships are we? Inferno and I are quite affectionate. What about the rest of you?" The rest of the girls blinked. 

"Actually Rarity, we're probably all on the same level as you. Other than not being afraid of our guys gettin' a bit handsy.", Applejack answered. "Besides, it's not like any of us have gotten really far except for dating. Well, Moon being the exception."

"True.", Moon said with a shrug. "Burst and I are living together and we share a bed. But also, we've been getting more intimate as of late. Our little trip to the beach being the biggest piece of evidence." Moon sighed happily. "He's really good at holding me close." Rarity fainted at that moment. "...Is she going to be alright?"

Rainbow Dash shrugged. "It's Rarity. She always faints at lovey-dovery romantic stuff like that."

"Really?", Midnight asked. "I thought she was just referencing Gravity Falls." The girls shared a laugh. Midnight giggled.

Sunset's smile soon faded. "You know, all of this has got me thinking. What's next after this last year?" The rest of the girls soon fell silent. "I mean, what do we all have planned after this?"

"Well, I plan on working full time at the farm.", Applejack said proudly.

"I plan on launching a new clothing line.", Rarity chimed in.

"The Cakes were planning on setting up a party service. So I jumped at the chance!", Pinkie beamed. "I start after this last year!"

"Um...I plan on working as a vet.", Fluttershy said with a timid smile. "Or at least working at the shelter full time."

Rainbow Dash smiled. "Me? I got an invite to be a teacher at Duel Academy! I guess they recognized that they needed to get a bit more awesome! Now I can give my little brother a hard time!" 

"You all look like you're having quite the conversation.", Celestia said with a smile as she addressed the group. "Speaking of the future, did you want to disclose your plans Moon?"

"Oh right!", Moon said with a smile. "Celestia's going to be training me as a teacher next school year." The girls applauded Moon having a set path. "What can I say? I enjoy working with kids."

Sunset smiled. "Well, I guess I'd better spill my plans. I'll be counselor at CHS after this year. I've got plenty of experience in dealing with people  with troubled and uncertain paths. Myself included."

"That's so sweet Sunset!", Twilight said with a smile. "I was planning on becoming a student at Everton. That way I can carry out my own research! Namely on the monster world since it's become such a well-known dimension now."

"Eh. I'm a magical being who defies existence.", Midnight said with a shrug. "So when Ace, Ice and Shadow leave I'm gonna be sticking with my adopted mom and dad. They're going to be pretty lonely once my brothers are gone. And I don't mind having a proper childhood."

"Moving on from Midnight's adorableness...", Adagio began. "Me, Sonata and Aria are going full-career. We've got our voices back, and now they're minus a horrible mind control magic."

"I need to graduate high school. Again.", Abyss added.

"Well wherever our roads lead us, let's promise to meet up together whenever we have the time!", Sunset said with a smile. "At the very least, let's all keep in touch. Pinkie Promise?" All the girls recited the promise by heart. "Now that we've taken care of our futures, let's enjoy the present."