The Lost Shimmering Sun

by Pinkie Pie Sweets


Chapter 53: Pinkie the Party Planner

A few days later on a saturday, The girls are at Sun's house helping her with her birthday party plan. Of course, Pinkie is on the spot to help with the party preparations. Sun really does appreciate the help and wants to help them with her birthday party as well.

Since Pinkie has been put in charge of the party with Discord's permission, she assign them all jobs to do for it. She and Rarity are busy with the decoration and supplies that might be needed. Applejack, Discord, and Screwball are trying to figure out what food should they serve at the party, but right now she's helping Sun with the invitations. Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy are helping Sun with the invitations. Since they have started it's been a working and fun kind of day.

As Sun write the letter, she turns to her friends and happily says, "It sure was a good idea to help me with my birthday party. I hope it won't be too much trouble."

"There's nothing wrong about it at all darling, we are happy to help in any way we can," Rarity replies.

"Thanks," Sun says with a smile.

Rarity and Pinkie are drawing and writing some idea on what should be used to decorate for the party. Rarity want it to be elegant while Pinkie wants to make it fun, but when they put both their ideas together, it will look amazing.

Just then Pinkie brings the paper of their planet to Sun and happily asks, "So what do you think of the party plan so far?"

Sun stops writing her invites and look to see Pinkie and Rarity's design plan. She can see that it's a picture of her back yard with some streamers, balloons, and some tables as well. It's not colored in yet, but Sun can tell it might a nice party they have.

Sun giggles a bit and says, "You drew a picture of my backyard."

"Yep. Since the party is going to be there, I thought it will be a good idea to start from there first," Pinkie happily replies while nodding her head.

Sun smiles and says, "Good point."

Pinkie smiles back at Sun and returns to Rarity so they can continue their blue print. As the girls continue with the preparations for the party, Fluttershy turns to see the small wild cat, Nina is playing with her cat tail stick. The cat simply pounces on it and fiddling around with it with her paws.

Fluttershy giggles and says, "She must really love that toy."

"Yeah. She plays with it all the time," Sun says happily.

"Even when you're not moving it around for her," Fluttershy adds.

"She sure does," Sun replies.

Then with that, they all continue to work on the stuff needed for the party. As they work, Sun is starting to feel distracted about something. But honestly, Sun has been thinking about this one thing for sometime now.

Rainbow notices this and asks, "Something on your mind?"

Sun turns to Rainbow and explains, "Well, dad told me that he has this special surprise in the mail and he said it's going to be arriving on my birthday."

"A special surprise?" Pinkie asks with excitement.

Sun nods her head and says, "Yeah. And's he and Screwball are going to keep it a secret."

"Of course it's going to be a secret, silly, that would ruin the surprise," Pinkie replies.

Sun giggles a bit and says, "I know. I just can't seem to figure out what will be coming for me,"

"Maybe it's a soccer ball," Rainbow Suggests.

"Not to much into sports Rainbow, other than basketball, mini golf, running races, and tennis," Sun answers.

Rainbow rolls her eyes and says, "I may play mini golf, but I usually think it's boring."

"Come on Rainbow, mini golf is loads of fun!" Pinkie happily screams.

"Yeah. But it's so slow," Rainbow bluntly replies.

"Well Rainbow, part of golf is concentration. It like the best way to play since you're trying to win with the lowest score, or the least amount of hits you make," Sun explains.

Rainbow pats her mouth with her hand and says, "Yawn!"

Sun can see that Rainbow doesn't think mini golf is all that fun. She kind of thinks the reason why Rainbow doesn't enjoy the game is because it doesn't involve playing hard, serious and wants to beat the competition in the process.

"Aw don't listen to her, I think mini golf is a calm and relaxing sport,"

"And speaking of teams, I've got a good question for Sun here," Rainbow replies.

"What's that?" Sun asks.

"Maybe if you have some time, you could try out to some of the sports team at school?" Rainbow asks.

Sun looks a bit confused and says, "A sport team?"

"Yeah. Other you get to leave class early, you get to test your strength and ability. Tennis tryouts are Monday, so we could use someone with your skills on the team," Rainbow explains.

"And knowing you, you'll be on the team hands town," Sun remarks.

"Of course I'm going to be on the team, I'm awesome and has the biggest chance of winning," Rainbow says with full pride and confidence.

Applejack turns to Sun and whispers in her ear, "She also has the biggest ego too."

This makes Sun snickers a bit, and tries her best not to laugh

Rainbow hears this statements and looks at Applejack with her eyes a bit narrow and with a bit of annoyance says, "I heard that."

At that moment, Sun and Applejack starts to snicker a bit and thinks that it's a bit funny. Sun starts to think about trying out for a sport team, she may be good with study, but she doesn't do sport much.

After some time thinking, Sun has made her decision and says, "If I have some extra time, maybe I will."

Rainbow smiles at Sun's answer and says, "Know you would."

"Yeah. But what are the chances I'll be on the team," Sun replies.

"You never know unless you try," Rarity replies.

"You're right," Sun says with a smile.

After finishing their conversation, they continue to work on the preparations for the party. After their time in the afternoon, they finish with some of the preparation and the others leave back to their homes for the night. Sun is glad that her friends are helping her with her party and can't wait till the party starts.

After the long weekend, A monday school day, Sun is staying after school with Rainbow Dash to try out for the tennis team. She then finds out that Gilda and Lightning Dust are trying out for the team too and Spitfire is coaching the team. After an hour of practice, it's time for their ten minute break. Rainbow, Sun, Gilda, and Lightning Dust decide to sit together on one of the bleachers.

As they take a seat, Rainbow Dash turns to Sun and says, "Wow Sun, I can't believe how good you are today."

"Thanks. I didn't know I could do well with this game," Sun says.

"Well, I could tell you one thing, it's almost hard keeping up with you," Gilda replies.

"Still, I didn't know you and Gilda would try out for the team too," Sun says as she takes her water bottle from the bag.

"Why wouldn't we? Sports are a good way to get some exercise and you get to play hard," Lighting says.

"Yeah," Gilda replies.

Lightning Dust turns to Sun and says, "So Sun, Rainbow stold us that you're having a birthday party."

"Yeah," Sun answers.

"Think we can come?" Gilda akss.

Sun starts to think about it and says, "Well, my birthday is going to be on a saturday. I would like to come, but I'm not sure what you do on saturday."

Gilda facepalm her head with a groan and says, "Aw man, I forgot my family are going to see my Grandma Grump that weekend at Griffon Stone."

Rainbow turns to Gilda and says, "I guess you won't be able to come,"

"We won't be back by the time we get back," Gilda adds.

"That's too bad," Sun replies.

"But I have some time to go to the party, but knowing my mom she'll want me to take my baby brother and cousin to the party," Lightning Dust replies.

Sun turns to Lighting Dust and says, "I didn't know you have a little brother."

Lightning Dust nods her head and says, "His name is Comet. Great kid, but he can be a bit of a pain sometimes."

"And what about your cousin?" Sun asks.

"My cousin name is Indigo Zap. She love sports as much as I do and her and I get into competition when we visit each other or at family reunions. But what's crazy is that she and I look kind of a like only she has a peach yellow like skin, and has dark blue hair with some blue streaks," Lightning Dust explains.

Lighting then takes out her phone to bring out the picture and says, "Here's a picture of her and me at our last reunion."

Lightning Dust pass her phone to Sun so she can take a look at the photo. Sun looks at the photo of Lighting Dust and her cousin. She is surprised to see that they both look alike, they even have the same hairstyle and ther cousin is just how Lightning describes her.

"Wow! You and your cousins are like twins," Sun says with amazement.

"Yeah," Lightning Dust replies.

Just then Gilda says with a blunt like look, "However there's only one little problem."

"What's that?" Sun asks with a confused look.

"She's goes to Crystal Prep Academy," Rainbow Dash answers

Sun looks at the girls with a questionable look and says, "Crystal Prep? You mean that school that Canterlot High has a big rivalry against?"

"That's the one," Gilda replies.

"So if she goes to Crystal Prep in the city, I guess that means she lives around here," Sun replies questionably.

Lightning says, "Yeah. She's a lot like Rainbow, practically the captain on every team at that school."

"Maybe we can play some tennis sometime," Sun replies.

"Maybe. But one step on the court and she'll end up creaming you at the tennis game. I should know, I'd faced her before," Rainbow answers with a serious look.

Sun has a hunch of what Rainbo is talking about and asks with a straight look, "Let me guess she's on the tennis team too?"

"Yep," Rainbow answers.

Just then they can hear Coach Spitfire loudly says, "Alright student break time is over! Everyone back on the tennis court."

After hearing their coach, they know that it's time for them to continue practice. After the first day of try out they all are done for the day. For the past week, Sun and the others have been coming to the tryouts and they are having a great time.

After the week, Sun and her friends are at her house after they finish with school for the day. They are still continuing with the party preparations and it's won't be long until Sun's birthday party. At the same time, the girls like to know how the tryouts go for Sun and Rainbow. Sun is taking a break by playing with her wild cat and they are having a good ite playing with the cat tail toy.

"So Sun how did tryouts go for the week?" Pinkie asks.

Sun answers, "I made the team. Lightning Dust, Gilda, and Rainbow are on the team too."

"That's good," Fluttershy happily replies.

Pinkie smiles at Sun and asks, "So did you invite them to the party?"

"Gilda is unable to make it. She's and her family are going to see their grandpa in Griffon Stone. Lighting Dust is going, but think that her parents would make her take her brother and cousin with her," Sun explains.

"Yeah," Rainbow adds.

Rarity turns to Rainbow and asks, "This cousin's of Lighting Dust, it isn't that Indigo Zap again, is it?"

"It is," Rainbow answers.

Rarity sighs and says, "Not her again."

"You know her?" Sun asks.

"Not personally, but she's one of the best athletes at Crystal Prep, but she's can be a bit reckless sometimes," Rarity explains firmly.

Sun make a straight look and asks, "She can't be that reckless."

"Well, she's not that reckless, but can get carried away sometimes," Rainbow adds.

Sun giggles and says, "Kind of like you, but at least you know when you're being too competitive."

"Thanks. I guess," Rainbow replies.

After the conversation, Pinkie and Rarity continues to come up with ideas for the party, while Sun and the others get some relaxing, do some homework and studying, and playing with nina. After sometime, it's around five in the evening, and it's almost time for them to get back home. Pinkie and Rarity are going over some last minute details, but Rarity thinks there should be some more stuff for the party.

Rarity looks at the paper and says, "I really like the decor you have done for Sun's party, but I think it could use some bright yellow, gold yellow, or how about a crimson red."

Sun turns to Pinkie and asks, "So where's Applejack?"

"She's helping Discord, and Screwball decide what kind of food they need for the party, other than apple products," Pinkie answers with a smile on her face.

Rarity turns to Rainbow and says, "I still this Sun needs is a casual party dress."

"I think Sun doesn't mind what dress you make for her. She's glad that we're here to help her out," Fluttershy explains.

Rarity smiles and say, "You right. I just want to make a nice dress for Sun's party."

"Speaking of Sun," Rainbow says looking at Sun.

She turns to see Sun sitting on the floor with the cat tail on the floor. Rainbow and the others are wondering why is Sun sitting at this spot and not getting up.

Rainbow asks, "Yo Sun, what are you doing over there?"

"Rainbow not so loud," Rarity says with a quiet voice.

Sun turns to the girls and answers, "I'm kind of stuck on this spot."

"How are you stuck?" Pinkie asks.

Fluttershy gets up and walk over to see what Sun is talking about. When she walk over, she then starts to make a calm smile on her face. Sun turns to Fluttershy and nods her head with a calm smile.

Fluttershy giggles and says, "I think I know why."

The others walk over and are able to see why Sun can't move or get herself up from the floor. The reason why is because Nina is sleeping on her lap and Sun doesn't want to disturb her. The cat simply meows and goes right back to sleep

"Aw!" the girls say with smiles on their faces.

Rarity giggles softly and says, "Nina is fast asleep on your lap."

"She is a cute little kitty," Pinkie says happily.

Fluttershy then leans on the floor and says, "We'll help you."

Fluttershy carefully picks up Nina so she won't be disturbed. After Sun picks up the small wild cat, Sun is able to get up and stretch her legs for a bit.

Sun calmly says,"Thanks"

"I think you should sleep on your bed for now," Sun replies.

"Good idea," Fluttershy says, agreeing to the idea.

Fluttershy then puts the small cat on the small bed that is next to Sun. When Fluttershy puts the small wild cat on the bed, the kitten stirs and stretches for a bit and falls back to sleep. Sun and the others simily smile seeing the small kitten sleeping on her bed.

Just then Rainbow's stomach starts to growl and she says, "Man all this planning, studying and playing with the cay is making me hungry."

Sun looks at the clock and says, "Well, it is getting kind of late, so I guess we're done for the day."

"Yeah. We have our first game the day before your party." Rainbow adds.

"And I've got Flash and his band to play for your party… with your dad's permission of course," Pinkie replies with a smile.

After her friends have gone one and having dinner with her family, Sun is in her room writing some entries in her diary and just finished entering it. She already put on her pajamas, brush her hair and teeth for the night. She is simply just laying down in her room and her cat is lying next to her. Sun then look at the journal ath is used to talk to Twilight and still think about it. After some deep in her thoughts, Sun think now will be the best time to explain to Twilight how she came to live with her new family and how she has amnesia.

Sun opens the journal to the empty page and start to write in the book.

Sun says in her thoughts as she writes.

Dear Twilight,

I know it's been a week or two since I wrote to you, but there is something I really need to tell you. Remember when I told you that in my dream I was trapped in a fire and when I tripped I fell through a the mirror. Well, my sister Screwball along with my Friend Rarity and her sister Sweetie Belle and her parents, and two girls I know, Gilda and Lightning Dust told me about it and hope it will make since when I tell you this.

The day I lost my memory, I was at my school at Canterlot High and I was having trouble walking. That's when Gilda and Lightning Dust was being mean to me and was giving me a hard time. That's when Screwball saved me by distracting the two girls with her games and silliness. However, Screwball got so distracted that she doesn't notice the van coming towards them. In fear of her getting hurt, I'd pushed her out of the way, but wasn't able to make is out of the way in time and was… hit by the van and was unconscious for a while.

After waking up, that's when I lost my memory and had a lot of injuries. According to the doctors and from the others, I was already covered in scratches and burns when they found me, even the clothes I was wearing were torn and burned. No one had a close how I got to Canterlot High, or where I come from. Some people believe that I was a survivor of a terrible fire and judging by my dreams, I'm starting to think that part is true.

I understand that it might sound terrible to hear and hard to understand, but that really happened. I wish there is a way you and I can meet I can introduce you to my friends and family. My life maybe good, but had some difficulties. Hope to hear from you soon and will get back to you.

Your friend,

Twilight Sparkle"

After writing in her journal, Sun closes the book puts the book back in her draw for the night. After that, Sun turns off the light, and puts the covers on her so she will feel comfortable. She and her cat fall asleep for the night. Sun is still wondering if Twilight can help her understand my dream and about how it will relate to her accident. She'll just has to wait until Twilight replies to her message.