Contest of Rivals: Dealing with Loss Part 3
The pair stood in silence as the looked down, sorrow filled eyes taking in the scenery around them.
“I can’t believe it…” Princess Twilight said softly, a single tear starting to make it’s way down her lavender cheek.
“I’ll leave you two be for a bit, I think she’d prefer it that way.” Adagio said as she patted the girl on the back softly before stepping away.
“Why didn’t you tell anyone, Sunset…” Twilight continued, her fist’s clenching in sorrow. “Why did you feel like you couldn’t tell anyone you were being blackmailed? We could have helped you!” Twilight’s pitch was rising, her voice becoming a harsh yell as her sadness started to erupt out from her.
“Why didn’t I come save you in the first place all those months ago? I could have made it so you likely didn’t come to this point in your life! I could have let you live in the castle! Tartarus, Princess Celestia herself forgave you!” She yelled as she took a step forward toward the mound. “But why didn’t you reach out for help when you were getting blackmailed? You’re stronger than that! I know you are!”
“I think you’ve made your point.” said a soft voice, the mound of bedsheets rustling as an amber arm slid over the top of the comforter and pulled the heavy amalgamation of cloth and warmth down. “Hiya, Twilight.” Sunset yawned as she stretched her arms above her head. “Man, healing magic really takes it outta ya. I haven’t been able to do much more than get help walking to the washroom twice a day.”
“Your lucky that I found a way to get Equestrian alchemy through the portal without it losing it’s magical properties.” The Alicorn scolded as she watched her friend swing her legs out from under the covers and onto the cool carpeted floor.
“And I appreciate it, really!” Sunset gave a goofy smile as she looked at her friend, the Princess seeming ready to strangle her. “I still can’t believe what happened though, I thought I was a gonner.”
“I guess being able to purge the corrupted magic from your body manage to kickstart you back to living enough for the doctors to stabilize and then save you.” Twilight shook her head as she thought about the miracle that saved her friends life. “I’ve never heard nor read of someone cleansing corruption from themselves. I mean look at what happened with the Elements of Harmony!”
“It didn’t manage to full cleanse me though,” Sunset said as she finished pulling on a clean pair of boys trunks and a tank top. “It makes me wonder about the Sirens in all honesty.”
“Well I can promise that we are completely clean.” Adagio said as she walked in with a tray holding three glasses of water, setting it on the dresser beside where the trio of friends stood. “The three of us can’t detect a single ounce of the dark magics on us, and now you're clean as well.”
“Hopefully it stays that way this time…” Sunset said sadly, hugging herself softly.
“I think you’ll be fine now, Sunset.” Twilight said, putting a hand gently onto the firm shoulder of her friend. “On the plus, you don’t have any scars now thanks to the potions Zecora and Apple Bloom brewed up for you back in Equestria!”
Sunset chuckled as she looked at the inside of her forearms, running fingers down the now unmarred flesh. “Yeah, though scars can be kinda cool.”
Adagio giggled, surprising the two younger Equestrians that the woman could produce such tones. “Scars or not, I still think Aria and Sonata will do their best to pursue you.”
Sunset blushed as she looked down at the ground, Twilight looking at her friend in shock.
“When were you going to tell me this?” She asked playfully, clapping the solid back of the taller girl in mirth.
“Well truth be told I don’t really remember them coming onto me.” She said, fingers brushing first her cheek, then her lips.
“I haven’t seen Sonata kiss someone like that since Hoofstock!” Adagio burst out laughing as Sunset’s face turned cherry red, Twilight chuckle in amusement.
“I don’t know why they though to kiss a bloody girl that they just caught falling from the air,” Sunset said, looking up to Adagio with a cheeky grin. “And don’t think you get off scot free yourself, Adagio! You got awfully frisky with the girls when you laid me on the ground.”
The Siren blushed and gave a small cough as she looked away, Twilight bursting into fresh giggles.
“Well I wasn’t sure I would ever get the chance to.” Adagio responded softly, only to hear Sunset bark out a laugh.
“So you waited until I was on my death bed to fondle me?” She slugged the smallest Siren playfully. “Anyways, I think I should join the rest of you guys downstairs for lunch, huh?” She asked as she headed to the door. “Those two sisters of yours should get a kick out me like this, huh Dagi?” Sunset winked as she grabbed the door.