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// Chapter 40: The Shocking Messages 
// Story: The Lost Shimmering Sun 
// by Pinkie Pie Sweets 
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Back in Equestria, it's been a few weeks since their last message from Sun and helping remorn Disord. The girls are going on with their normal lives and are getting some things ready for something important. In a few weeks, Princess Cadence wants them to go to the empire to be the welcome committee for the inspector, and they are very excited.

While they are at Twilight's Library to come up with a plan, Twilight has just received a package and letter from Princess Celestia. According to the letter, Sun has made another reply since their last one, but has trouble figuring out what Sun has wrote. She says in the letter that she wants Twilight's opinion on the letter and write back and send the book back when she's done. When Twilight and her friends read Sun's last message, they are in shock about it.

Everyone screams with a shock, "What?!"

One thing that they all know, they are having trouble believing Sun's message.

"That's what the last message Sun wrote," Twilight replies.

"You mean to tell me that she knows all of us," Rainbow Dash says freaking out.

Spike scratched his head while looking at the book as he replies, "It seems like it."

Applejack asks with a shock, "But how's that even possible?"

"We never knew Sun and how does she know about some of us have sibling," Rarity clarifies with a confused look.

"I'm surprised too. I still can't over the fact that she knows I even have a brother?" Fluttershy replies.

"And about me, Apple Bloom, Big Mac, and Granny Smith?" Applejack replies.

"And about me having three sisters?" Pinkies says with a shock.

"Or how she knows me and Scootaloo?" Rainbow Dash adds.

Twilight tries to think of a theory to Sun's message and to the girls question. However, Twilight is feeling stumped about herself. She is wonder on how Sun is friends with one who have the same name as her friend and have siblings with the same name.

"Maybe there are ponies who have similar name to us." Twilight suggests.

Just then Rainbow Dash says, "If you ask me, that's too much a coincidence."

As they are trying to think of an explanation, Pinkie Pie says, "Maybe or… Maybe Sun is living in another world where there are creature and they are our counterparts."

After hearing Pinkie's assumption, the girls are kind of confused about Pinkie's suggestion. To them, Pinkie's theory maybe too impossible to it.

"I don't know about that," Applejack says with a confused look on her face.

"But it does make sense if you think about it," Twilight replies.

Rainbow Dash looks at Twilight a confused look and asks, "You don't really think there's another world is here?"

"I don't know if it's really true, but it does explain some things in Sun's message," Twilight says.

"What surprises me is that where Sun is living, Discord is her dad," Pinkie says with a reading the message.

"I know that sounds kind of a shock, but remember she said that the Discord where she's living is her adopted father," Twilight remarks.

"But who is this Screwball that she mentioned in her letter?" Fluttershy asks.

"Yeah. I never met her before," Applejack replies.

Then Rarity says, "It's too bad that Sun is still feeling uncomfortable to tell her what caused her amnesia."

"I have a feeling that Sun might feel she's not ready to tell us us. But according Sun's message, she told us that someday, she'll have the courage to tell us," Twilight replies.

"And that's where she first met this other Rarity and Sweetie Belle. Not to mention this Screwball and other Discord," Rarity adds.

"I this Discord from here and where Sun lives would make a good father," Fluttershy replies with a smile.

Fluttershy make become friends with Discord, but her friends are ready to fully trust him yet. They are wondering about what kind of life does Sun has with this other Discord.

Just as they are thinking about the message and what to think of it, a familiar voice says out of the blue, "Did somepony say my name?"

The girls and Spike can tell who the voice is and her not expecting to see him anytime soon. Even though Fluttershy is reformed, but he is not that reform. Just then he pops out of nowhere and is sitting on a chair he conjure up. Discord looks Fluttershy with a smile and give her a hug.

Discord happily says, "Hello Fluttershy, how is my bestie and her friends doing?"

"We're doing fine Discord," Fluttershy says with a smile.

Twilight walks over to the two friend with a firm look and says, "Discord, you know that you shouldn't pop in like that."

""I know, but I heard my name being called so I came to see what's about," Discord replies.

"Not about you, that's for sure!" Rainbow Dash says with annoyance.

"Well, it kind of is," Pinkie says.

Rainbow Dash facehoof her face with annoyance. She doesn't really want Discord to be here and get in the way. It seems that it's too late for that now.

Just then Discord notice the book Twilight has and is curious about it.

He comes up to her and asks, "My that is an interesting book you got there. What is it?"

Twilight keeps the book close to her chest and firmly says, "It a book that Princess Celestia use talk to Sunset Shimmer, but because of the incident at the castle, her name might have been changed to Sun."

When Discord hears Sunset's name, he happily says, "Sunset Shimmer? My I haven't heard from her in years. I remember when she used to come sit by my statue and read some of her books. She used to say I look like a mixture of many creatures, but I'd take it as complement."

Just then, the girls and Spike shockley screams, "You know her!"

"Well duh, like I said before, being turned to stone, doesn't keep me from hearing anything that is from my surroundings," Discord explains with a smile.

Twilight and her friends are still in shock that Discord actually see Sunset while being stuck in stone. However, this could be a trick to them. On the other hoof, Twilight kind of wants some answers from him so they can learn more about her.

Twilight comes over to Discord and asks, "So Discord, what else you can tell us about Sunset."

Discord scratches his chin as he says, "Let me think for a bit."

Discord then says, "Well, Sunset seems like an okay pony, but spends too much on her studies than making friends. One time, Sunset is deep in thought about this mirror seeing her as an alicorn princess, but said it will take her a long time before that happens. Either way Sunset seems to be a good pony but doesn't have too many friends."

Twilight and her friends take in of what Discord is saying. One of the things that makes Twilight curious is the mirror Sunset seen her as a princess.

Twilight asks, "Do you know what kind of mirror Sunset saw?"

"No, but I remember Sunset wishing she knows more about it," Discord answers.

Twilight starts to think and says, "Hmm, that seems a bit strange."

Then Spike suggests, "Maybe Princess Celestia knows something about the mirror Sunset is referring to."

"Could be, but I wish we have an actual lead as to where Sunset or Sun is at," Twilight replies.

Discord here the name and questionably says, "Sun?"

"From one of her previous message, Sun explains that he lost her memory and that her name is Sun. We're still not sure if Sunset Shimmer and Sun are the same or not," Fluttershy explains.

Just then Rainbow Dash comes over to Discord with a suspicious look. She remember what else Sun has written in the journal and wants to ask him what that is about.

Rainbow Dash asks with suspicious look, "By any chance, is Sun living with you and a pony name Screwball."

Discord start to laugh and says, "Screwball? I have created a pony name Screwball, but she's traveling to different part of Equestria right. Why are you asking?"

"According Sun's letter, she is currently living with someone with the same name as you and a girl name Screwball," Pinkie Pie explains.

"And she has friends that are the same name as us," Applejack replies.

"And seem to know we have siblings," Rarity adds.

After hearing the girls statements from Sun's letter, Discord is starting to get interested in the mystery. Not only it's mysterious, but it seems to be fun, and a bit chaotic.

Discord happily says, "That is a lovely sense of chaos and mystery."

Then he mutters to himself, "How come I'd never thought of it."

"So what do you think of all this?" Fluttershy asks.

Discord smiles at Fluttershy and answers, "I think Sun and Sunset are the same and she is living in another world where there are counterparts to us, but still have no memory of her original origin."

"Told ya," Pinkie says with a smug on her face.

But Twilight says, "But we can't confirm it until we know it for ourselves,"

"But even if Sun is Sunset Shimmer and find her way back to Canterlot, she will have to be brought to see Princess Celestia and the Canterlot Police for questioning," Spike replies.

Discord start to get confused of what Spike says and asks, "But why? I don't think she done anything wrong for all I know of."

"No, but Sun or Sunset is the prime witness of the fire at Canterlot Castle and would need to be brought in for questioning," Fluttershy says.

Then Applejack sadly says, "I remember. It still pains me to see Princess Celestia know the awful truth about her old student like that."

Twilight sighs sadly and says, "I know. I still think Princess Celestia misses her. She was very heartbroken when she learned of what happened to Sunset."

"It must have been awful to go through something like that," Rarity says with concerns.

"That Queen Chrysalis is the worst!" Rainbow screams in anger.

"You don't have to tell us twice," Applejack mutters with a serious look on her face.

Spike looks at Twilight with a concern look and says, "I would like to know what Sun knows."

"Me too," Twilight replies.

"But what about mine and Discord theory about her being in another world!" Pinkie yells,.

"Yeah. I'm sticking to that theory too," Discord says.

He then conjure up two cotton candy and two popcorn bags full of popcorn. He gives one set to Pinkie Pie and a set for himself. He offer some to Fluttershy, but she doesn't feel that hungry right now.

Rarity turns to Twilight and says, "Let's say if that theory is true, and Sun and Sunset are the same and end up in this other world, how did she manage to escape the fire and mange to get to where she is now?"

Twilight and the others start to think about that theory and wonder what's the link to this mystery. Even if Sun or Sunset is in this other world they still don't know how she escape the tragic fate of the fire and ends up in the other world.

Twilight then turns to her friends and Discord as she says, "Well, we need to write this to Princess Celestia and see what she thinks of this theory. And maybe she might have a theory of her own."

"That's a good idea," Fluttershy says.

"And don't forget to mention about the crystal mirror Discord mentioned. It might be important too," Pinkie replies.

Twilight nods her head in reply to make sure she will add this information. Like one cue, Spike has already have a paper, quill and ink bottle ready on the stand, ready to write the letter to the princess.

Twilight chuckles with a smile and says, "If I didn't know better, I'd say you know I was going to ask you to take a letter to the princess."

"I'm your number one assistant and I've been doing this for years, so I know when you need a letter to be written by now," Spike says with pride.

Everyone in the room giggles at the scene and glad that Spike is always there for Twilight and them too. Discord simply sits down on the chair as he eat his snacks.

Twilight start to say what is going to be in the letter as Spike write it out.

Twilight says, "

Dear Princess Celestia,

After giving some thoughts about the message left by our new friend Sun, Pinkie Pie and Discord who decides to drop in for a visit, suggests that Sun or Sunset might be in another world where there are counterpart of us. This theory maybe be possible and explain some things. For one, she seems to become friends with ones who have the same names as my friends, even one who has siblings. Even along with Discord and his pony creation Screwball too.

Discord also mention to us that Sunset goes to his statue to do some studying and magic practice. One of the things that Discord said curious me is when he mention that Sunset said something about her seeing herself as an alicorn in a crystal mirror. I feel that the mirror is magical and hopefully you can tell me more about it.

Either way, I hope we can get a reply and hopefully when I send a message to Sun, we'll get a reply from her too. Hope we can hear from you soon and have a good day.

From your faithful Student,

Twilight Sparkle"

After finishing the letter to the princess, spike put the letter back in the box where the book come in. Twilight turns the book to a blank page and hopefully Sun will reply to her message.

Pinkie comes to her and asks, "So what are you going to ask her?"

"You'll see," Twilight.

With that, Twilight start to write as she say to what she's going to say, "

Dear Sun,

How are you doing? My friend and I are surprised to receive your message. You see, I have friends with the exact names and they have sibling with the same names too. I can see that you made some good friends from you are living an wihs I can learn more about you and your friends and family. I can understand that you might feel uncomfortable about you telling me about how you lost your memory, but I understand that you want to wait until you are ready. I sure like to know if you remember anything else and how are you doing at your home. Hope you reply soon.

Your friend,

Twilight Sparkle

After writing the message, Twilight put the book in the box it comes in and Spike taped it and wrapped it up so it will be mailed to the princess. Now all they need to do is to wait for Sun and the princess to reply to their messages.

Pinkie asks, "So what do we do now?"

"Well, until we hear from Sun and Princess Celestia, we can work on the welcoming for the games inspector." Twilight answers.

"But that's boring," Discord says with annoyance.

Just then Discord has an idea and says, "You know, it will be a better idea if I can teleport ourselves to where Sun is living in and…"

But then Rainbow Dash angrily screams, "Don't even think about it Discord!"

Disord groans with annoyance and says, "It figures those ponies would ruin my funs. They are party poopers."

Then Discord says, "Well, I'm going to get going now. I'll be expecting Screwball with some souvenirs from Las Pegasus."

Then he whispers to Fluttershy, "And Screwball has a very special surprise for you to. And she wants to know if you will drop in for tea sometime."

"I wouldn't miss it," Fluttershy says with a smile.

Discord smiles and says, "And I'll make sure to have some cucumber sandwiches and some tea cakes waiting for us."

With that Disord teleport himself from the library and is going back home to his place. Even though they don't exactly know where.

"Sometimes I wonder if Discord will ever fully be reformed," Rainbow Dash mutters.

"I'm sure he won't be a problem one he learns more about friendship," Fluttershy replies.

"I'm hoping he won't cause any trouble during that time," Applejack replies with a firm tone.

Rarity looks outside to see that the sun is going down and the moon is going to rise soon. She hasn't realizes how late it is until now.

She turns to her friends and says, "Well, I need to start heading home. I still have that fashion line I need to work on."

"Guess I need to head home too. Got cloudbusting to do in the morning," Rainbow Dash says.

"And I got to do some chores and applebucking too, "Applejack replies.

"See you tomorrow!" Pinkie says with excitement.

Twilight says, "See you tomorrow girls."

With that, the girls start to head back home for the night and some still have some work to do in the morning. When the girls are gone, Twilight and Spike start to think about the message Sun has and wonder what the message is about.

Spike turns to Twilight and asks, "Do you really think Sun lives in another world?"

"I don't know. But I'm sure that will learn about Sun's awareness someday and she'll be able to tell more about herself and her friends." Twilight answers.

After the quick conversation, Twilight and Spike decide to wait and see what Sun has to say and see what Princess Celestia thinks about their theory. Even though that might not be possible, but that's still an option they can't rule out. They'll have to wait and see.