//------------------------------// // Bang (Edit) // Story: Going Out With A Bang // by Anonomis //------------------------------// “Sunset, where's your phone,” an irate Applejack demanded “Right here, why,” Sunset asked withdrawing the phone from her jacket pocket “Explain how this showed up on MyStable,” AJ asked “I don't know. I deleted my account months ago and haven't remade one,” Sunset replied “Perhaps you have another email you used to make this ‘Anon-a-Miss’ profile then,” Rainbow Dash added “I only have my personal email,” Sunset said Before Sunset could turn to leave, Dash grabbed her wrist and forced her to turn around. Upon doing so, she was slapped in the face by her friend. Instead of heading to class, Sunset wordlessly left school and headed home. Later that day she grabbed a razorblade and made a single cut in her right forearm. If anyone asked she would say a knife slipped while she was cutting something. The next day, Fluttershy was the only person to actually talk to Sunset. “What's with the bandage on your arm,” Fluttershy asked “Making dinner and the knife slipped,” Sunset replied automatically Let's go ‘Shy. She doesn't deserve to hang around us,” Rainbow Dash said pulling Fluttershy away “I agree. Those images were meant to be private. Now everyone can see those horrible outfits I made,” Rarity said Throughout the day, other students pushed her around and stole her school supplies, making sure Sunset was miserable. “Give me that. You don't need that bag.” “Whore.” “Demon bitch.” “Learn any good secrets?” After having to pick up the contents for the umpteenth time that day, Sunset ditched her classes and headed to the library. Cheerilee didn't mind her presence there as Sunset kept to herself. Dear Twilight: my friends have started alienating me due to secrets I supposedly leaked to the rest of the school. Sunset, I'm sorry to hear that. If you did not leak any secrets, do you know who did? Unfortunately I don't. I'm about ready to end it all. No one will miss me. How are things on your end? I will. Maybe things will get better. I'm still a unicorn and Celestia’s student. Nothing really has changed here. Sunset waited for her friends to arrive to try and prove her innocence. Normally she valued privacy online, but she had to try something to show them she was telling the truth. “Look. This is my email account. That is the last time I've been on MyStable before I deleted it,” Sunset argued “Maybe you have another account you're not telling us about,” Dash replied “Why would I do that,” Sunset asked “Why did you think to ruin our friendship,” AJ demanded “They say a leopard can't change its spots; well a demon can't remove their horns,” Rarity said stressing the word ‘demon’ “That was the old me that ruined your friendship. The new, reformed me wouldn't do that,” Sunset said “Good bye,” Dash said as she left They left the library leaving Sunset alone again. Every student made sure their opinions were known by spray-painting Sunset’s locker or by assaulting her when they could. The teachers witnessed this happening, but due to some having their secrets revealed, deliberately chose to ignore the incidents. “Some help the teachers are. Whoever this Anon-a-Miss is has a way of getting information from others. Where'd the secrets from the teachers come from,” Sunset thought Every day for two weeks Sunset would carve another mark in her forearm, leaving no more room on her right and deciding to continue with her left. “When will this stop? I'm the actual victim here. Those photos were from my phone, but someone had to have stolen it. I'd remember posting pictures,” she said out loud She began to start selling off items in her house that were deemed unnecessary and headed to a bank to deposit the money. “Welcome back, Miss Shimmer. Another deposit,” the bank teller asked “Yes. I'm saving for the future,” Sunset replied The bank made no inquiries about the purpose, although secrecy would be made to ensure only the account holder can access their vault and it couldn't be done under duress. Sunset thought about leaving the money in her home, but didn't want anyone breaking in and stealing it. Sunset- it's been two weeks since you mentioned your problem. Has it gotten any better? Hardly. Every day I've been assaulted by the other students and the teachers turn a blind eye. I've been selling off my possessions and storing the money away. That's unbelievable. Teachers are supposed to protect their students, not turn away when they need help. Have you tried telling Principal Celestia? That makes no difference. She's heard everything and still hasn't tried to help. I've been debating about how to end it. Please don't. Even in the darkest of times, a small glimmer of light still remains. Thank you for your kindness. I hope there is some light that can be found in all this. Changing the subject, how are you doing? Celestia asked me to work on finishing a spell Starswirl the Bearded started, but I can't. I'm guessing she has something planned for when it's complete. If you don't have it done when I return, I'll gladly help you out. Thank you so much. Hopefully we see each other soon. Every day in school was another trip to hell for Sunset. After failing to reason with her friends, she took to deleting her online presence and even destroyed her phone so as not to have contact with anyone. No one believed she was telling the truth and made up ideas to how everything was still being posted. “You've set a timer to release the information at different times.” “You're using someone else's computer to post. Who'd you threaten to do so?” Gym class was another beating as the class made sure to play dodgeball in order to have a reason to hit her without being reprimanded. Sunset was even attacked in the locker room with everyone whipping her with towels. The marks of their damage was clearly shown across Sunset’s arms but no one cared. “Look at those scars.” “She's a coward for not ending her life.” “Just do us all a favor a die already, Anon-a-Miss.” Once the house was cleared of everything nonessential, leaving just bare minimum of furniture, she finally sold off her prized motorcycle before making her final bank deposit. Instead of leaving the money in the bank, it was decided to donate it to the animal shelter anonymously. “Can you please help me? I want this donated to the shelter in a few days, but I don't need anyone knowing about this,” Sunset asked “Of course. No one will know,” the worker said Deciding she was finished, Sunset began working on one final surprise for everyone. She started rigging up multiple timers that would be set up to a master timer to ensure simultaneous ignition. The next step was to buy multiple rolls of duct tape to seal off every window in the house. Thankfully her insurance would cover the impending damage. “This will be fun. I'll be going out with a ‘bang’,” she said After her thirtieth mark on her arm, Sunset went to bed knowing tomorrow would be different. While she was getting ready, she found an empty water bottle and poured two containers of rubbing alcohol inside. “I'll use these as part of the plan. I just hope Twilight doesn't get mad.” Before leaving, Sunset made sure to turn the gas on and set her timers for 9:00am when school started. On the way to school, she found a used matchbook on the ground. Inside were six left, although only one would be needed. “Well, isn't that lucky? The missing item I need to carry this out.” As she reached the school, her friends were blocking the entrance to the mirror portal along with the Cutie Mark Crusaders. The rest of the students and staff stood outside, with Luna and Celestia in front. “We're sorry Sunset. The three of us are Anon-a-Miss,” Scootaloo said sadly Sunset walked to each of the three and slapped them in the face. Having finally found the culprits, she wanted to take her pent up frustrations out. “Don't hit my little sister,” Rarity said angrily “How dare you slap Applebloom,” AJ demanded “What did Scootaloo ever do to you,” Dash asked “You are not permitted to assault another student,” Principal Celestia said “Why? Why the fuck did you do this,” Sunset demanded “Our sisters were spending more time with you, then their own families,” Sweetie Bell said “We wanted to embarrass you. Other students kept sending us information and we published it, without thinking,” Applebloom added “Can you forgive us,” Scootaloo asked “We forgave them for what happened,” Applejack said “Of course you'd forgive them. They're family! I tried to prove my innocence, but you didn't want to hear it! And as for attacking another student, these three deserve it,” Sunset yelled “That still doesn't excuse your actions,” Celestia said “One time I lash out. That doesn't mean shit for the times I've been attacked! Do anyone of you know how this has been going on for,” Sunset said “Not exactly,” Applebloom said “One month. I've kept count by adding another cut to my arms,” Sunset said removing her jacket “We didn't know what was going on,” Celestia said “Don't give me that fucking bullshit! You knew I was getting assaulted daily and you never lifted a finger. Not a single teacher gave a shit either. Gym class we played dodgeball just to make sure everyone could hit me without getting in trouble. The locker room wasn't any better as I had to endure getting whipped with towels constantly. The gym teacher and everyone saw the scars on my arms, knowing the damage it was causing and didn't care,” Sunset yelled Sunset withdrew her journal and wrote a simple message to Twilight before throwing it on the ground. I'm coming home. Don't bother responding as this book is going up in flames. She pulled out the water bottle and everyone watched as the entire book was drenched in rubbing alcohol. “What is that smell,” Rarity asked holding her nose “It's rubbing alcohol. I'd know that smell anywhere,” Fluttershy answered Lastly, a single match was lit and dropped on the book as it was engulfed in flames. “Move. Now,” Sunset ordered the five blocking the portal “Or what,” Dash taunted “I move you by force. Or perhaps I introduce you to the flames,” Sunset asked The girls reluctantly moved as Sunset looked at the clock above the entrance. The bell chimed 9:00am and Sunset’s final surprise would take place any time. “Before I leave, I have two last words for everyone. Fuck you,” Sunset said flipping off everyone Just as the explosion as her house went off, she dove through the portal before anyone thought about catching her. Sunset was glad to see Twilight waiting for her. “Welcome back Sunset,” Twilight said hugging her “What happened before you left and how did you get those scars,” Twilight asked “I torched the book, leaving no trace of it along with blowing up my house. As for the scars, those were both my attempts to commit suicide and a way of keeping track of how long I was bullied. I had fifteen on each arm, marking out an entire month,” Sunset replied "I'm sorry you went through all that. Now that you're home, you can help me with that project,” Twilight said hugging her As the two were talking, Celestia entered the room. She wanted to wait before making her presence known to her former student. “Welcome back, my dear Sunset,” Celestia said “All has been forgiven from your past incidents.” “Thank you princess. I'm sorry about having to return under these circumstances. I'll be glad to continue my training if you'll allow me,” Sunset said “Of course you can. You were young and made mistakes. Now you have grown up and deserve a second chance. And yes, the two of you can work together on finishing the spell ,” Celestia replied “What do we do now? I destroyed the book,” Sunset asked “Well, with no way to contact us, I just hope there isn't a problem that they need our help for,” Twilight said “I wouldn't care even if they did ask. Why should I help those who never trusted me when I was telling the truth,” Sunset replied