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// Chapter 49: The End of the Year 
// Story: The Lost Shimmering Sun 
// by Pinkie Pie Sweets 
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The next day is New Year's Eve, a holiday where everyone will be staying up until the stroke of midnight. It's one of the funnest holiday around. Right now there's a small party going on and it's going great. Pinkie decides to do a little party at Sun's house, since Sun can't go out to the party, Pinkie and the others decide to bring the party to her. Also, Sun is starting to feel much better so she'll be able to walk around, just need to be cautious while walking around.

During the party, Rainbow Dash, Scootaloo, Screwball, Applejack, and Limestone Pie are playing a fighting game while Sun and the others are playing a board game. Of course they had to take turns at each game.

"So Maud, Pinkie told me you have a pet rock," Sun replies.

"Yes. His name is Boulder and he's can have fun during parties. His favorite type of game are board games," Maud says while holding her rock.

"That sounds nice," Sun replies.

"So Marble, while we're waiting for the other to finish do you want to do each others' hair?" Rarity asks.

Marble simply nods her head and says, "Yep."

Rarity gets her brush and starts to do Marble's hair. During the time, all the friends are having a great time at the party. All the adults are talking about their time in their lives and their businesses. Later on, Mr. and Mrs. Cake arrive with the baby twins, Sun and Pinkie help the Cake's taking care of the twins with their friends while they have a good time.

Sometime later, Pinkie and her three sisters play some video games. Applejack and her sister, Rarity and her sister, Rainbow Dash and Scootaloo, and Screwball are playing some card games. Fluttershy and Sun are feeding the twins while they're in their baby bouncers and Zephyr is simply watching her sister and her friend feeding the babies.

Sun watches Pumpkin Cake have her bottle and says, "The twins sure are peaceful when they're enjoying their bottles."

"Yes. Having a nice warm milk help people including babies to relax," Fluttershy says while feeding Pound Cake the bottle of milk.

"So how long will it take for them to be fed?" Zephyr asks looking bored.

Fluttershy looks at her brother with annoyance and says, "Now Zephyr, feeding them takes time and it's a big responsibility to take care of them."

"She's right. Babies needs love, care, and to be watched twenty four, seven. In a way, since we volunteer to take care of them, we need to be with them all the time," Sun explains.

"Sounds like what Fluttershy does with her animals at home and the shelter," Zephyr replies.

Sun looks at Zephyr with a confused look and says, "I guess taking care of babies is like take care of a pet, but have some differences."

Just then Zepher says in a smooth tone."So Sun, how about you leave the babies to my sister and you and I can have a little chat."

"No thank you," Sun says, not interested in Zephyr's request.

Zephyr starts to feel disappointed that Sun has rejected is offer. Some of Sun's friends and the young sibling start to laugh at the event. They know that Fluttershy's brothers always like to smooth talk some girls, but some are not interested and they already know Sun's is one of them.

Limestone says with a chuckle, "Looks like Sun's not falling for his act."

"You can say that again," Rainbow Dash replies.

"I had a feeling Sun is not going to be interested in him, "Screwball adds.

"Who can blame her," Sweetie Belle whispers to Screwball.

Just then Pinkie comes comes into the living room and says, "Alright children, dinner's ready."

Aftering hearing that, everyone starts to get up and go to the kitchen to get something for dinner. Sun and Fluttershy takes Pound Cake and Pumpkin Cake to Mr. and Mrs. Cake so they can take care of them, they also fall asleep.

After getting their dinner, they all come back to the living room watch a movie that Rainbow Dash has. The movie is call Power Pals, it's about 6 super powered girls along with a small boy named Humdrum protect the city of Maretopolis from bad guys, including their arch enemy, The Maniac.

Sun turns to Rainbow Dash and says, "This is a great movie."

"I know. The Power Pals are amazing," Rainbow Dash says with excitement.

"I must admit, Radiance is wearing a very nice outfit, especially with her magical gems on her wrists," Rarity replies, admiring the character's outfit and accessories.

"I think the one who plays Humdrum is a cutie pie," Fluttershy replies happily.

Sun turns to Fluttershy and says, "Yeah. It's kind of cute when he wears his uniform and help the Power Pals."

"Except when he mess up," Rainbow Dash remarks.

"Rainbow," Applejack says, glaring at Rainbow.

"What?! I'm just saying… " Rainbow yells.

"We're trying to watch the movie you've brought for us, mid you all keep your voices down," Maud interrupts with her non emotional tone.

Applejack and the others keep quiet and continues to watch the movie. After having their dinner and watching the movie. Everyone continue to have a good time and from the looks of it, it's starting to get really late. The clock shows that it's 9 p.m and only three hours before the official day of the new year.

Sweetie Belle yawns and says, "Man we sure have a fun time tonight."

"I know Sweetie Belle, but if you want to stay up until the new year, we need to do other fun stuff," Rarity replies.

"So what do you all want to do?" Sun asks.

Pinkie comes up to them while holding two bags of marshmallows and suggests with a smile, "How about we start roasting some marshmallows and make some s'mores?"

"Sound good to me," Applejack says.

"I could use something sweet right about now," Sun adds.

"I agree," Fluttershy replies.

After getting the marshmallows, gram crackers, chocolate, pitchforks for the marshmallows, and some plates, they are ready to make some s'mores. Applejack, Pinkie, Limestone, and Rainbow Dash starts to roast the marshmallows in the fireplace, while Aun, Fluttershy, Rarity, and Maud get the chocolate and graham crackers set.

After making the smore, they start to eat them, they also make sure they have enough for the grown ups. As they eat, they start to talk about the stuff they have been thought and at some point are starting to talk about their plans for the new year.

"I'm can't wait for the new year to start. I have an entire line for the spring and summer," Rarity says with excitement.

"Sun and I have come up with some plans to raise some money for the animal shelter," Fluttershy asks.

Pinkie turns to Sun and asks, "So Sun when is your birthday?"

Sun look a bit confused and answers, "My birthday. Well, my dad made my birthday the day I got out of the hospital and start to live with him and Screwball since I don't remember my real one. It's on March 6th."

"Sounds like you're birthday will be coming up soon," Applejack replies.

Sun nods her head and says,"I guess."

Limestone sighs and says, "It sure was a good idea to have a party here. I wonder how Holder's Boulder doing?"

"Holder's Boulder?" Sun questionably asks.

"It's a boulder about the side of a tire that we have have in our family for generation. It always bring our family good luck," Maud explains.

Sun looks a bit amazed and says, "So it's like a family treasure."

"Yep," Marble answers.

Rarity turns to Sun and asks, "So Sun, what are your plans for the new year?"

"To tell you the truth, I have no idea," Sun answers.

"Well, what are you hoping to accomplish?" Rarity asks.

Sun starts to think about what she is hoping to accomplish in the upcoming year. She hasn't given it much thought about what to do. She kind of have some ideas about what to do about it, but not sure if it's actually a goal.

Sun turns to the others and answers, "Well, in some ways I like to be able to understand what my dreams and memories are telling me. I also like to do whatever I can at school and do what I can go help all our you out."

"That sounds nice of you," fluttershy says in a smile.

Then Applejack says, "And I'm sure you'll be able to understand your dreams and memories someday."

"Even if it's forever," Pinkie adds happily.

"Forever sounds like a long time." Sun replies.

"I know," Pinkie adds.

Just then Screwball comes up and says, "Well, I want to come up with new games, and other stuff. I also want to come up with new pranks to pull for new students, teachers, and have a blast."

Sun and the others look at Screwball with a confused look and think her goals are a bit strange.

Sun says with a confused tone, "Screwball, your goals seem to be about pulling pranks on people."

"I know. I love to pull pranks and have fun," Screwball says with excitement.

"Well, I guess everyone has their own way of doing things for the new year," Fluttershy replies.

"I'll say," Rainbow Dash mutters.

During the next few hours, Sun and the others continue to play some games and doing whatever it takes to stay up until the new year. They are having a wonderful time, despite them staying up very adults also have some ways to keep them up. The only ones who are sleeping are the baby twins. Since they're babies they need to have a lot of sleep.

At that very moment, it's about five more minutes until the beginning of the new year. Everyone have gather in front of the TV news and can see that the whole world is getting ready for the new year as well. Sun and her friends, including their families are excited and can't wait for the new year to start.

Pinkie says with excitement, "It's almost time! It's almost time!"

Rainbow laughs and says, "Yeah. Everyone in the world knows about it. I'm just as excited as you all.

"I know. It's going to be a great time to spend for the new year," Applejack adds with excitement.

Then Sun says, "Yeah. But I'm hoping to get some sleep after the party."

"But why do you want to sleep. Wouldn't be great to party all night long!" Pinkie screams with excitement.

"Sun's right, Pinkie. We had this great party for the night. The least we can do is get some sleep after that so we can have some fun the next day," Applejack replies.

Rainbow Dash yawns and says, "Yeah. After having fun in the party, I could use some Z's."

Pinkie sighs and says, "I guess it will be a good idea to get some rest after a party."

Sun and the others are glad the new year is coming up very soon and to start having new start and new changes for that time.

Just then Discord announces, "Alright everybody, it's about time for the countdown."

Everyone gather around and are watching the TV for the official countdown. When it starts everyone in the world starts to count down from five all the way to zero.

Everyone starts to countdown loudly, "In five… four… three… two… one…"

Then everyone happily screams, "Happy New Year!"

Everyone in the house starts to cheer happily that the new years has finally begun. The party has continued for another hour until it's about 1:15 in the morning. After the party, everyone has gone home to get some sleep and relax after the party they just have. When everyone leaves home, Sun and her family say their good night and gone off to sleep for the night. Sun can't wait for to start her new year fresh, and someday will be able to understand her dreams and memories so she can understand who she use to be before becoming, Sun.