//------------------------------// // Slumber Party at Rarity's! Sweetie Belle Biggest Find! Anon-A-Miss Strikes Again! Sunset the Suspect! Scootaloo's Depression! // Story: Anon-A-Miss: Friendship is Home // by PonyJoel //------------------------------// "Alright, girls! Time to party!" Pinkie shouted cheerfully. Everyone shouted in joy. An Apple Themed party for Applejack since the appearance of Anon-A-Miss has skyrocketed on MyStable. The students of Canterlot High had been pretty hard on Applejack throughout the day. With the help of Pinkie Pie with the food and desserts, Rarity's Apple Theme design throughout her room to make Applejack feel at home and with a little help from Sweetie Belle to match the colors digitally before printing them as huge banners and stickers to mount on the walls. Pinkie Pie also set up some games with apples including a board game called Apples to Apples. "Wow, girls, I am mighty thankful for what you have done to cheer me up. This is going to be a good long night." Applejack said. "You're welcome, darling." Rarity answered. Pinkie chimed in, "Yea. It's no problem whatsoever. Also, you gotta thank Sweetie Belle with these awesome designs. Who knew she was that good with computers?" "Well, right before Rarity escorted Sweetie Belle out of the room, she was telling me about her computer skills. Sweetie Belle told me that she has a talent for designing digitally, making posters, and making sure everything was perfect." Fluttershy said in response. "Well, I'll thank her tomorrow when we see each other in the morning." Applejack said. "Enough about Sweetie Belle!" Rainbow shouted. "Time to get this party started!" So it began. Pinkie Pie gathered her friends and split them into teams of 3. She had an idea for an apple scavenger hunt with various clues. Pinkie told the girls that each color apple have a difference in points. A red apple is worth 3 points, a green apple is worth 2 points, a yellow apple is worth 1 point, a half-eaten apple is worth half a point and a rotten apple is worth 0 points regardless of how many you picked up. Pinkie made it clear once you picked up an apple, you must keep it. No trading apples and no cheating. She was also holding a hat filled with 2 sets of 3 different numbers. That is how the order was going to be set. Then after the teams are made, Pinkie will hand out the sheet of questions and clues to where everyone needs to go for the apple hunt. The game will last 1 hour at most maybe an hour and a half depending on the type of clue. The apples are spread throughout the house except for Sweetie Belle's room and Rarity's parents' room. "Alright girls." Pinkie said holding on to a hat with the numbers inside. "Pick a number and hold on to it. Then we'll find out who's teaming up with who and we'll get the scavenger hunt started." One by one each of the girls picked a number from the hat. Pinkie Pie looked into the hat and saw her number. "I got #2. Who else got #2?" "I did," Sunset answered. "Nice!" Pinkie cheered. "I got #1." Applejack said. "Same here!" Rainbow shouted. "That is why I'm #1 and we're the best team for the scavenger hunt!" That means Rarity and Fluttershy are #3. All the teams are now made and Pinkie gave Applejack and Rarity the scavenger hunt list. "Oh, by the way, so that we're all clear. Rarity and I don't have a clue where the apples were scattered. I told Sweetie Belle to place the apples and come up with the list so that way the game itself is fair for everyone." Rarity smiled, "How nice of you using my sister for your idea Pinkie. I'm sure when all of this is done, she'll be happy to know that all went well." "Enough chit chatter!" Pinkie shouted. "It's time for the hunt!". Pinkie sets a timer for 90 minutes.` Sunset examined the list and picked the harder question. "Hmm...What goes up and down but stays in place while hiding?" After some thought, Pinkie answered, "Our apple is under the stairs!" She and Sunset checked under the stairs. There is a special room but there is no lightbulb indicating that Sweetie Belle took it out to make it harder to see which apple to pick for the higher point. Pinkie reached in and grabbed a green apple. "Nice. Off to a good start with 2 points." Sunset said, checking off the question from the list. "To the next one!" Pinkie shouted once more. Fluttershy picked out an easy question from the list, "In the kitchen, there are two cabinets. What is not right?" "Left?" Rarity answered. After opening the left cabinet an apple fell to the floor. Fluttershy closed the cabinet and picked up a yellow apple. "Uh does this count as picking up an apple?" She questioned. In response Rarity gave the nod and reminded Fluttershy about picking an apple and sticking but it. They scored 1 point, crossed the question off the list and moved on to the next. Applejack looked at an easier clue on the list. "There are many steps to where I go but one place where I need to go. "Eeew!" Rainbow cringed, "Sweetie Belle left an apple for us to find in the bathroom." "Huh, I would have never guessed that Rainbow. So there is a brain in there after all." Applejack mocked and laughed a little. Rainbow blushed a little but was infuriated with the statement. "Not funny Applejack!" Applejack could only laugh a little but then apologize for teasing her a little. "I'll get the apple Rainbow just sit tight for a second." Rainbow crossed her arms but smiled as she saw Applejack going to the bathroom. In the bathroom, Applejack flipped the switch but the lights didn't turn on. She figured that Sweetie Belle must have taken out the lightbulb to make it harder to see which apple to pick up. There was a little light bouncing off the mirror from outside the door and she was able to find a basket filled with apples. She still couldn't see which apple is which but could feel the texture of it. While working at an apple farm for so many years, she can tell the color of an apple just by feeling it. After picking up a smooth apple, she can tell already that she picked up a red apple. When leaving the bathroom, she was correct. She picked up a red apple in the bathroom giving her team 3 points. She went to Rainbow Dash showing the red apple. In excitement, Rainbow jumped up and did a fist pump. Soon after, Applejack crossed out the clue and went on the next one on the sheet. Pinkie looked at the list and found an interesting question. "What can go around while in motion, has doors to open and places to be?" After some thought, the answer became quite clear. "A car," Sunset answered. Pinkie gasps but then realize, "We don't have keys to their car. Also, I do not want to wake Rarity's family over a car alarm because of our game." Pinkie exclaimed. Sunset thought about what Pinkie said but she went to the garage anyway to see if Sweetie Belle had unlocked the car doors. As Sunset went, Pinkie followed so that way, she could spot some watchers in case they were being spied on. To Sunset and Pinkie's surprise, the car doors were open and there are apples scattered in hiding places. Sunset guessed which one would be the better pick. She reached for an apple that was under a cushion in the passenger's seat and picked up a red apple. Pinkie gasped once more and celebrated Sunset's pick. "Now we have 5 points. We're off to a great start!" "Yes, we are Pinkie now on to the next," Sunset said. Rarity picked the second clue and is a bit hard to make out but she can trust her instincts as well as Fluttershy's to figure it out. "I have two legs, but they only touch the ground while I'm at rest. What am I?" It took approximately 10 minutes before Rarity realized the answer. It came loud and clear to her. "Ah good one little sis. That is quite a tricky one." Fluttershy examined the sheet then asks, "Well what's the answer Rarity?" "It's a wheelbarrow Fluttershy. My little sis can be clever when it comes to designing and creating. Come along to my workroom. That is where the wheelbarrow is." Rarity escorted Fluttershy to her workroom. There was a basket but was covered in a black fabric sheet with a note attached. It said "Do not lift the fabric off the basket. Just feel and take the apple. Thanks for playing fair. Sweetie Belle." "Fluttershy darling, how about you pick the apple since I answered the riddle." Rarity said. "Alright then," Fluttershy responded. As she reached under the fabric, tickling her a little on the hand, she picked up a green apple. "3 points in total but we must continue to win this game. Come along Fluttershy, we still have much work to do." Rainbow Dash immediately picked a clue without hesitation and reads it, "When I'm born I fly. When I'm alive I lay. When I'm dead I run. What and where am I?" After serious thought on this one, both girls decided to skip this clue. "Man Sweetie Belle, why make this question so hard for us?" Rainbow complained a little while taking the scavenger hunt very seriously. Rainbow now takes into full consideration by scanning the list and picking a better one. "A thing with a thundering breech. It weighing a thousand welly. I have heard it roar louder than Guy's wild boar. They say it hath death in its belly." Rainbow and Applejack thought about it and thought of an answer at the same time. "A cannon!" "But where are we gonna find a cannon in Rarity's house!" Rainbow snorted. After some thought, it came crystal clear. "Of course, it's Pinkie's Party cannon." Applejack answered. "Wait, what?" Rainbow questioned. "Think about it, hun. Pinkie carries her party cannon everywhere when she needs it most. This is a slumber party and I'm pretty sure Pinkie brought her party cannon to help set up the party." Applejack responded. After some thought, it came clear to Rainbow. "All we gotta do is find Pinkie's party cannon and we'll have our apple." They went back to Rarity's room knowing that'll be the first place where Pinkie Pie would have left it. It was right there next to the dresser. Rainbow Dash reached in and pulled a red apple. "Yes!" she shouted. Applejack crossed out the clue off the list. "That's 6 points in total Dash. Let's pick up the pace before the others catch up." An hour passed and the timer went off indicating everyone that the apple scavenger hunt is over. Everyone went back to Rarity's room and the teams were sitting in opposite ends of the room while Pinkie was in the middle. She told everyone to count the number of points in total. She has a surprise for each of the team starting from 1st place to 3rd place. She smiled and hoping that she and Sunset have the most points considering how smart Sunset is for solving most of the clues and questions on the list. After 10 minutes of counting and recounting, Pinkie then asks how many points does Applejack and Rainbow Dash have. "After our findings Pinkie, our sum total is 19 points." Applejack said. Pinkie asks the same question for Rarity and Fluttershy. "We have 18 points darling." Rarity answered. " As for us Pinkie, we have 23 points in total," Sunset said. "What!? 23 points!" Rainbow shouted. "How were you able one of the tougher clues on the list!?" "Yea not to be rude or anything but, Fluttershy and I had a hard time figuring out this clue," she pointed at the clue on the sheet and read "When I'm born I fly. When I'm alive I lay. When I'm dead I run. What and where am I?". "Oh, that one was quite easy. The answer was snow and it was outside. So easy to the point that you can pick the red apple in the crystal clear snow." Sunset answered. "What!?" Applejack, Rarity, Fluttershy, and Rainbow shouted. "Actually, all the apples outside were red so I think Sweetie Belle did that on purpose," Pinkie responded. "Well, what a darn shame," Applejack said in defeat. "Well, now we know what the scores are, time for prizes!" Pinkie shouted one more in joy. Pinkie Pie went into the closet and picked out the 3rd place prizes. "For you Rarity and Fluttershy, two $15 gift cards to Canterlot Mall Pet Store." She handed the gift cards to Rarity and Fluttershy. They scanned the cards. "Thank you, darling, it'll be quite easier to make payments for Opal." Rarity said gratefully. "Yea, Pinkie" Fluttershy said in response, "Angel gonna like the new toy I saw at the shop the other day." "You're welcome, girls. Thanks for playing the game." Pinkie cheered as she went back to the closet to pick up the 2nd place prizes. "For you Applejack and Rainbow, I have two $20 gift cards to Canterlot Mall Sporting Goods Store." She handed the gift cards to Rainbow and Applejack. "Thank you Pinkie Pie. I truly appreciate this." Applejack said as she smiled at her friend. "Yea! Now I can get a new soccer ball to practice!" Rainbow shouted. "You're welcome, girls. Thanks for playing the game." Pinkie cheered once more and went to the closet for the 1st place prizes. She gave Sunset not only $25 gift card to Canterlot Mall Just Salad restaurant but a big hug as well. Sunset could only smile at her friend. "Thank you Pinkie Pie for being such a great friend," Sunset said as a tear of joy came out of her eye. "Thank you Pinkie and Rarity for this Apple Themed Slumber Party to cheer me up. Today was just brutal but I'm glad to have friends like you supporting me and us when we need you the most." Applejack said with a tear of joy as well. Pinkie and Rarity smiled and everyone decided to have a group hug for this heartwarming moment. After 10 minutes of getting all the other apples from the hiding places where Sweetie Belle picked from the girls were now enjoying the delicious treats that Pinkie Pie baked. Rarity, Applejack, Rainbow, Fluttershy, Sunset, and Pinkie are enjoying themselves as they were playing Apples to Apples having a good laugh. All is going well for the girls on their second day of the slumber party stretch. After their game of Apples to Apples, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, and Fluttershy got up, grabbed their brushes and started to sing. Rainbow and Fluttershy were singing on the floor while Pinkie was singing on top of Rarity's bed. As they were singing, Sunset Shimmer decided to record everything that was happening to treasure the memory. Pinkie got overzealous with her singing that she decided to do a stage dive. Not realizing that there aren't enough people to catch her, she winds up crashing into Rarity's closet breaking the door. As Sunset and Applejack laughed, Rainbow and Fluttershy hitting the floor so they don't get hurt, Rarity was quite mad with Pinkie for breaking her closet door. As Pinkie got up to apologize to Rarity, Pinkie was wearing a lot of different clothes. She then asks Rarity about the clothes. At the same moment of time, before Pinkie crashed into Rarity's closet, Sweetie Belle was still quite awake. She couldn't sleep knowing that her big sister basically kicked her out of her room, out of the party after making it perfect for her and her friends. She was pissed to the point of screaming and shouting but instead within her mind came a twisted thought. With her now being part of Anon-A-Miss and promising Apple Bloom that she'll find something embarrassing to post, she just needed the right time to not only get her sister back but wreck her for the times of being ignored and thrown away like trash. She was on her computer checking out Anon-A-Miss's status. So far over 500 like and over 400 comments as well as 200 shares for Piggly Wiggly. Sweetie Belle could only laugh at the misery that Applejack had to put up with. When the sound of Pinkie Pie crashing into Rarity's closet, she got up, turned her computer off and tipped toed towards her sister's door. She then opens it a little to see what all the fuss was about. Sweetie Belle notices that Pinkie had crashed into Rarity's closet of shame. An instant reminder of fashion designs gone wrong. When she saw Pinkie Pie asking Rarity about the clothes, this gave a perfect opportunity for Sweetie Belle. With her parents sleeping and her sister's friends not being close to the door, she knew that she was going to get a big scoop of embarrassment for Apple Bloom. How excited she is that a perfect opportunity came literally knocking on the door. She thought that technically it was a crash but it was good enough to see what was happening. "This is my closet of shame. It's where I put the outfits that I make or buy that turned out to look horrible." Rarity answered. She examines the clothes once more as Pinkie puts on an outfit. "I clean it out and donate to a clothing drive occasionally. I should probably do so again." "What are you talking about" Pinkie questioned. "This stuff is great!" Pinkie then comes up with a great idea. "Hey girls, let's dress up with Rarity's so-called shame clothing and take some selfies!" Everyone but Rarity agreed. Each of them dressing up and posing for Sunset's phone. Pinkie wore an oversized flowery gown for the selfie. Rainbow dressed in an 80's outfit while holding a mic for the selfie. Applejack dressed up as a rock star with her bass guitar for the selfie. Sunset wore a nice style red tuxedo and a hat while Applejack dress like a hippie and Rainbow wore an orange scarf glasses for the selfie. As Fluttershy was about to take her selfie, Rainbow Dash popped in scaring her wearing Dracula's clothing ready to suck her blood out. Pinkie then switched back to the first outfit she wore telling Rarity that her clothes are perfect for outraging selfies. As Sunset tries on another set of clothes from the closet of shame, she does make a statement about the clothes. "These are funky clothes Rarity." "Yea!" Rainbow shouted. "Check me out!", she said as she was posing for another picture. It was right there that Rarity gave the approval for the girls to try out all the clothing she has inside the closet of shame for selfies. Basically, the stamp of approval but unknowingly to them, that stamp of approval gave Sweetie Belle the green light for Anon-A-Miss. Sweetie Belle just needs to grab Sunset's phone. With the pics and selfies are taken on the phone, that gives more than enough evidence for Anon-A-Miss next posting. Also, another idea came to her mind. She went back to her room and started to call Apple Bloom. Apple Bloom like last night, couldn't sleep either. Knowing that she's missing out on all the fun with her big sis and friends. All she can feel is emptiness and vengeance for being not only left out but being abandoned by her big sis. Apple Bloom heard her phone going off and she reached for it to answer the call. "Hello?" She answered waiting for a response. "I have not one but two great ideas for us Apple Bloom." A smile came on Apple Bloom's face. "Tell me, what are your ideas Sweetie Belle," Apple Bloom said. "For starters, Rarity just revealed her clothing from the closet of shame to her friends. They have already taken selfies." "Good work Sweetie Belle, this will be big for Anon-A-Miss!" Apple Bloom said excitedly. "Wait, there's more. The selfies were taken on Sunset Shimmer's phone." Eyes widen on Apple Bloom's face. She could not believe what she was hearing and yet just fascinated by the idea that Sweetie Belle had in mind. "Go on! Continue!" Apple Bloom shouted. "When the selfies are on Anon-A-Miss's account, you, Scootaloo and I tell Applejack, Rarity and Rainbow Dash that there can only be one person in this entire school who could have those pics and that is Sunset Shimmer. Who else would have gotten to her phone while she was asleep and everyone else was asleep? Giving a false sense towards Sunset and realization, our sisters will turn on Sunset and come back to us." A smile and a tear formed on Apple Bloom. For the first time in a while, she felt happy that something was going to work out for the better. "If our sisters and Rainbow questions our theory then it is up to us to remind them of how loyal we are, remind them of Sunset's devious behavior that she went through for years and let them know deep and personally about family. That would give us the opportunity to have Sunset out of their lives and things go back to normal." Apple Bloom could only smile. She has no words to say for the moment. All that Sweetie Belle just said was perfect enough. "Alright Sweetie, we'll go with your idea. Be careful not to get caught and I'll text Scootaloo so she'll know what to do tomorrow. Have a good night Sweetie Belle." She hangs up the phone and started to text to Scootaloo. At this moment in time, Scootaloo couldn't even sleep. Her mom went to check on her. Within her mother's eyes, all she can see is Scootaloo being an empty shell as silence reigned. Scootaloo not only misses her father but miss being around Rainbow Dash. Scootaloo only has her mother but she too has to work. It has been very hard for Scootaloo for the past few months. At first, it was ok for her. She got to hang out with Rainbow from time to time after hearing that her father had to go to war on the eastern side of the planet. She took it hard but was glad that she had someone to look up too. It wasn't until the Battle of the Bands when everything started to change for Scootaloo. Rainbow Dash stopped hanging out with her and winds up hanging out with Sunset Shimmer more often. She even stopped taking her home after school. Scootaloo has told her mom previous times about the bullying. She asked Scootaloo about transferring out but that wasn't an option for her because of her only two friends. Sweetie Belle and Apple Bloom. Her mom tried talking to the authorities about the bullying but all they can do is send patrols to the streets. She even tried talking to both Principal Celestia and Vice Principal Luna about the bullying. Both Principals told her what happens outside of the school's boundaries is off limit to them. Scootaloo's mother went up to her daughter and hugged her. Scootaloo can only hug back before lying back down looking out the window. Her mom told her that no matter what happens, she along with her dad will always love you. She kisses on her daughter's forehead and went to her room to rest. As her mom left, Scootaloo received a text message from Apple Bloom explaining their next phase with Anon-A-Miss. After reading the entire text, she smiled a little bit but then frowns. She was too sad to feel any excitement. She knows what to do but when being left behind by Rainbow Dash that treats her like a sister and her father being across the globe, all she can feel is emptiness. After another sad sigh, she yawns and fell asleep. After a few more poses and a group selfie on Sunset's phone, Rarity remembers that she has a present for both Sunset Shimmer and Applejack. She went into her closet of glory and pulled out two big presents. She gave each one to Applejack and Sunset. Applejack is the first to unwrap and open her gift. What she saw was a new design of apple boots, brown tights, an orange skirt customize with apples, a green apple belt, and a brown vest. "Wow Rarity! Thanks for the new outfit!" As soon as Sunset saw Applejack's gift she unwrapped and opened her present. What she saw was a new style of grey boots with a black belt, blue tights, yellow skirt, a blue shirt and a new leather jacket to match the boots. "Wow Rarity, I love this new outfit you got me." "It's no problem girls. After all, what are friends for." Both Applejack and Sunset smiled as they got up to hug Rarity. The girls were getting tired as it is nearly 11:00 at night. The girls got into their pajamas and fell asleep. All except for Sunset Shimmer who decided to write to Twilight about the day 2 of the slumber party stretch. After she finished writing hoping for an instant message from Twilight, there was no answer. She shrugged it off immediately and went to sleep. Sweetie Belle was getting tired as well but couldn't go to sleep just yet. She waited a while not for the girls to sleep. It is now 11:30 at night and the girls were vastly asleep. Sweetie Belle snuck into Rarity's room without making a sound. She went into Sunset's bag and took her phone. She then walks back out of Rarity's room and hurried back to her room. She locked the door and went to her computer. To her surprise, Sunset didn't have any lock sequences on her phone making it easier for her to access. After finding a whole lot of selfies with the ugly clothes, she picked out the best ones to post on Anon-A-Miss's MyStable account. She then types the perfect setting that'll make her sister cry for days. Wishing she never shown her friends about the ugly clothes in her closet of shame. Also making her feel disgusted for having a friend like Sunset Shimmer come in, pretend to be good and merciful only to be a backstabbing bitch. Last but not least, making her regret about leaving her sister behind for a monster. All Sweetie Belle has to do at some point to tell her what she has done to her and what a horrible act you did by kicking your own sister out after helping to make the party perfect. Also, for taking the time to create and design the apple scavenger game. That'll put the nail in the coffin to ensure that something like this will never happen. That she will get her sister back and more. Sweetie Belle texted to her friends about Anon-A-Miss newest post. They were too tired to look at the screens to see so in the morning, they'll find out how many hits they have in the new post. Morning has come. Sweetie Belle is the first to wake up. She went to her computer to check and see if anything has happened on Anon-A-Miss MyStable page. There was an increasing amount of hits already. Over 100 likes, 30 comments, and 35 shares. Sweetie Belle was quite amazed to see how many students and people were liking, laughing and mocking over the selfies. She couldn't be happier than she was right now. After she turned off her computer, she went back to her sister's room quietly. All the girls were still asleep from last night's slumber party. Sweetie Belle puts Sunset's phone back in the bag and hurried out of the room. She took a look at the time. It is 6:30 in the morning. She then decides to knock on the door pretty loudly to wake her sister up. Rarity along with her friends groaned. Rarity got up from her bed and looked down at her younger sister. "Sweetie darling, it's too early for jokes," she yawned. "What do you want?" "Well, I'm just letting you know that I won't be here with you and your friends to go to school together. I have a meeting to go to. Also, It's 6:30 and I thought it'd be nice to let you know that you and your friends have another half hour to sleep before getting ready for school." Once again Rarity yawned but smiled. "Thank you, Sweetie. Now get going. I don't want you to be late ok?" She kissed and hugged her sister. "I'll see you later then." Sweetie Belle went off to see if her mom was awake. Rarity closed the door as she saw her sister going off. "What the heck was all that?" Rainbow groaned as she woke up a little. "Oh, my sister just wanted me to know that she won't be joining us in the morning. Reminding me that she has a meeting and letting us know we have less than a half hour of sleep." Rarity yawned once more as she got back into her bed. Sunset, however, got up and got ready to start her day. She reached into her bag and got the clothes she's gonna wear today. She decided not to wear the new outfit that Rarity gave her. She was going to save it for another day. Anyways she wore her regular outfit and went to the kitchen to make some coffee. Sweetie Belle and her mom went off to Canterlot High. Her mom kissed her on the head and told her to have a great day at school. Sweetie Belle smiled and waved at her mom as she was driving away. Sweetie Belle message her friends Applebloom and Scootaloo to meet up at the library for another meeting. After she texted her friends, she went off to the computer science labs for her meeting. Around that same exact time as Sweetie Belle went to her meeting, Apple Bloom has gotten out of bed and getting ready. She saw Anon-A-Miss newest post and she was happy to see the results. After reading Sweetie Belle's text, she is trying to think of any outcomes to get her sister into thinking that Sunset truly is Anon-A-Miss. She roleplayed in her mind and thought of the best ways to express the situation at hand. After hearing Big Mac calling for her, she grabbed her laptop, her phone, her bag, and her chargers. Today gonna be a rough day for her big sister once more but it is for a good reason. 15 minutes later, Scootaloo was already ready for school. Her depression is eating her alive. Being lonely brought nothing but pain and misery. She knows what must be done. To gain some happiness back. To have Rainbow back in her life and to have her protect her from the bullies. She thought if Rainbow can see who's been bullying her for so long, she can tell Celestia about Lightning Dust and Gilda. Hoping that they'll either get suspended or expelled. All she had to do is put up a fake smile and go forth with Anon-A-Miss no matter how much pain she feels inside. Luckily for Scootaloo, her mom can actually drop her off at school. All she had to do was wait until her mom finishes getting ready. Another 10 minutes have passed and Scootaloo's mother was ready to go. Around this exact time, everyone at Rarity's house was getting ready to go except for Sunset who was the first to get ready. She had a feeling today gonna be another long day but for tonight, the slumber party will be at Rainbow Dash's house. Considering the fact it's more likely to be a sports/game night. Either way, that party gonna be good especially when Pinkie Pie is involved in designing the party to it's every need. "Are you girls ready to go?" Sunset asked. They all nodded in agreement. Everyone went off together heading towards Canterlot High. 25 minutes later, the girls have arrived at school. Sweetie Belle's meeting ended short. Apple Bloom and Scootaloo waited by the door to greet the girls. Apple Bloom took notice of Scootaloo's expression but brushed it off for the time being. Apple Bloom went up to her sister Applejack. "Ready for our classes sis?" "Yes, Apple Bloom. I am ready to work together during history, social studies, and algebra." Applejack answered as she yawned a little from last night's fun. "Well then," Apple Bloom exclaimed, "We gotta get going cause the next bell is in 5 minutes." "Alright ya, I'll see you, girls, later." Scootaloo went up to Rainbow Dash, "Ready for gym class Rainbow Dash!", she shouted in joy but her emotions gave off a little. Rainbow Dash noticed Scootaloo's expressions but brushes it off. " Sure thing kiddo," patting her a little. "Good cause we have a long 2-period training in the back. Starting off with soccer drills before the scrimmage." Scootaloo said with a lighter tone. As for Sweetie Belle, she went up to Rarity, "Ready for art class, English class, and geometry class sis?" Rarity kneels down "Yes, darling. I'm ready. Time to go to class now." As soon as Rarity, Applejack, and Rainbow went off with Sweetie Belle, Apple Bloom, and Scootaloo, Fluttershy, Pinkie, and Sunset Shimmer went their separate ways. Sunset had a variety of classes that she'd be alone except for lunch. Its gonna be a long morning for her but she'll manage every time she has during the school year. 1 minute had passed and Sweetie Belle asks Rarity something really important for her to hear. With time to spare, Rarity was more than willing to listen to her dear sister. "What is it that you have to tell me Sweetie Belle?" "Well, you know that yesterday Anon-A-Miss have posted something personal of Applejack right? Well, I was wondering, have you considered Sunset to be Anon-A-Miss?" Rarity gasped. She was shocked and horrified to hear her sister for what she said. " Sweetie Belle, get a grip, Sunset is my friend! She'll never do that!" "Well, Sunset did go on a mean streak messing people up with secrets. Splitting friendships apart, blackmailing and finding secrets to expose. Have you consider that at the least?" After some serious thought, it came clear to why Sweetie Belle would suggest Sunset Shimmer as a prime suspect. Throughout the years at Canterlot High, Sunset did a lot of awful things especially to her. As Rarity thought about Sunset, Sweetie Belle took the chance and said, "Let's not forget that Sunset did the most unbelievable thing back at the Fall Formal. Going into a rage state to get what she wanted." When Rarity heard that from Sweetie Belle, she questioned that theory. "Why would you think that when Twilight and we stopped Sunset when she went into her Raging She-Demon transformation. Also, Sunset is the one who saved us from the sirens." "Well Rarity, ain't it obvious that she's using your generosity as an advantage. She is great at manipulations and if I know any better, I believe she's using your darkest secrets as for revenge against you. After all, she's an all-powerful pony from another world. Compare that to someone you know dearly as a friend." This statement stunned Rairty. Sweetie Belle pretty much sealed the deal. Everything her beloved had said was true. Rarity could not think of one person who would do such a thing. Sweetie Belle then showed her sister a new post from Anon-A-Miss on her phone. Rarity heart was pounding fast. She couldn't believe what she was seeing. All of the selfies that were taken from last night's slumber party was right there in front of her. Everything in her mind for defending her friend has been washed away. A fire lit up inside of her ready to burst. Rarity has never felt hatred until today. Tears streaming from her eyes ruining her makeup. She clenches her fist readying herself to hit something or someone. Sweetie Belle can see in her sister's eyes the pain that's going deep inside of her. Sweetie Belle can only feel happiness and that her plan was working. Anon-A-Miss has made a bigger impact that she could have dreamed of. A thought came to her mind. A sinister thought that brew making her smile some more. Sweetie Belle went to her sister and hugged her. "Rarity, just to let you know that I'm here for you in times of need." Rarity is shocked to hear her little sister say that. "Family sticks together and you know what Rarity?" Rarity can only look down on her sister that is still hugging her. "What darling?", she sniffed. "There are people in this world or not of this world that are not worth the trouble. There will always be those who pretend to be good but they're nothing but monsters in reality." Sweetie Belle said smiling and making sure her older sister gets the message. After hearing everything Sweetie Belle said to her, she accepted the reality that Sunset Shimmer is a backstabbing monster. "You're right Sweetie Belle. Sunset is nothing more than a backstabber who's only out for herself and seeks revenge on those who oppose her. I wish I saw that coming like you can." Sighs a little while holding to her sister. "Thank you Sweetie Belle for being such a great sister to me. When I get the chance to talk to my friends especially Sunset Shimmer, I'll invite you as well. Family sticks together and you did an amazing job with the apple scavenger hunt last night." She kissed her sister on the head. Sweetie Belle felt so happy that she kissed her sister on the cheek. Then both of them went to class smiling while Rarity awaits torment from her fellow classmates but with Sweetie Belle by her side, what can go wrong? At the same moment of time, Apple Bloom had something to say to Applejack, with a few minutes to spare, Applejack decides to listen what Apple Bloom had to say. "I know that Anon-A-Miss made an impact on everyone at school yesterday especially you sis but there is something that I need you to know about." "Well shucks Apple Bloom, spit it out. What do you have to tell me?" Applejack said in a disgruntled tone. "I think Sunset Shimmer is the one who is behind Anon-A-Miss." Without hesitation, Applejack tugged on Apple Bloom's arm a little. "What was that missy?!" "Now think about it Applejack, who else would have done it in this school. Who would do such a thing as spilling secrets to make everyone feel bad and everyone to laugh at? It has to be Sunset Shimmer! She's the only one in this school who has done it for years! Blackmailing other students, being a bully, knowing how to get in everyone's skin, destroying friendships for laughs. Should I keep going or you want to rethink what I said?" Applejack released Apple Bloom's arm. The realization of what Apple Bloom just said made absolute sense to her. Sunset did a lot of things that'll more likely to get any student expelled. "But Apple Bloom, Sunset is a changed person. Twilight and we defeated her back at the Fall Formal. For complete sakes, she saved us from the Sirens! Sunset would never do such a thing like!" Applejack pleaded. Defending Sunset's honor as a friend. "Well big sis, if Sunset is truly your friend then whose phone took these selfies then?" Applejack froze. Stunned by her sister's statements. Stunned by the selfies that were posted. She knew only one person who would have these photos and its none other than Sunset Shimmer. "If I didn't know any better Applejack, I think Sunset was using you. Using you to get revenge that her plans for the Fall Formal. Using the Sirens as an advantage to gain your trust as a friend. Getting to know you better to find the flaws in your life and expose for everyone to see. Sorry Applejack but I think that what I'm saying may confirm everything that has been going on." Applejack couldn't think straight. She tried to think of possible ways that it would not be Sunset Shimmer. Only a few people in her life know about Piggly Wiggly. Her friends and family. In a quick instance, she turned to Apple Bloom, anger in her face and ready to give a beating to someone. "Apple Bloom....be honest here. Did you post that Anon-A-Miss Piggly Wiggly crap online?!" Applejack said while trying to calm herself. It is the last resort her mind could ever think of. "Why would I betray family like that Applejack? We are apples and apples don't betray unless there is a greater purpose. You know that Applejack. You know I have nothing to gain from hurting you." she said in a calm loving tone. Apple Bloom sees how disgusted Applejack is. The anger on her face pretty much said it all. Then all of a sudden, Applejack hugged her sister closely and tightly as she could. "Sorry Apple Bloom, I should have never thought that you are the one who'll do such a monstrous act like that. Can you forgive your big sister for assuming you?" Without hesitation, Apple Bloom knew that she's gonna get her big sister back. "Sure Applejack but on one condition." Applejack was curious to know what her sister had in mind. "Sure anything." She answered. "I want to come with you and your friends to the slumber party tonight. I'm gonna be honest here Applejack, I miss having fun with you and I want to be a part of something that we can share as a family." Applejack nodded in agreement, "Of course you can come sugarcube. I just need to talk things through with my friends and Sunset Shimmer. After that, I'm pretty sure everything would work out for you." "Thank you, sis!" They continued to hug. Having a heart to heart moment as sisters. 10 minutes later, Rainbow Dash and Scootaloo were in the locker room getting ready for soccer practice. With 5 minutes to spare Scootaloo had something to say to Rainbow Dash. Rainbow being all ears for Scootaloo as she looked down at her, Rainbow can still see the expressions that Scootaloo were still having. "What's on your mind squirt?" She questioned readying herself for Scootaloo's response. "Well Rainbow Dash, with Anon-A-Miss on the horizon, have you considered anyone from school to be a suspect of her?" Rainbow had her eyebrow raised up in confusion. "Not really Scoots but judging from your question, I think you know who it can be." "I think Anon-A-Miss is really Sunset Shimmer," Scootaloo said in a low tone. "What?!" Rainbow shouted. "You think Anon-A-Miss is Sunset Shimmer?!" Rainbow shouted disgruntledly. "Why would you of all people point out one of my best friends?! You better have a really good reason why Scoots!" Rainbow quick to anger. She's ready to give Scootaloo a spanking for what she is saying. Scootaloo sighs "I think it's Sunset Shimmer because who in our school's history has done nothing more than blackmailing, exposing secrets, shattering friendships, getting each other to either betray or laugh at their misery? Who else has the experience of doing so Rainbow Dash?" Rainbow was petrified for what Scootaloo just said to her. She calmed herself long enough to take a deep breathe and think about what Scootaloo just told her. She had made an excellent point of Sunset and how good she was being a monster in the school. A queen bee ruling the school under her thumb while the Principals had no saying for the matter. A thought came to Rainbow's mind. "You make a valid point Scoots but, explain to me why you still choose her. Twilight and we stopped Sunset Shimmer at the Fall Formal and it was Sunset who saved us from the Sirens. What is it that she has to gain by exposing us?" Another sigh came from Scootaloo as she got straight to the point. "Manipulation stupid." Rainbow slapped Scootaloo in the face for calling her stupid. Her rage was spiking out of control. She then realizes that Scootaloo is hurt. She fell to her knees. Sick to her stomach that not only Scootaloo made her point but she just slapped her out of anger. Knowing that Scootaloo is not looking all that great. "Sorry, Scootaloo......I'm so sorry!! I...I don't know what got over me." In tears already Rainbow Dash realized her mistake. Scootaloo sighs but doesn't acknowledge the pain. She's already been put too much of for months now. "Rainbow, Sunset is good at one thing and its manipulation. She's using you and your friends as a scapegoat to get closer to you. To expose anything that can benefit her and why you may ask? I'll tell you right now. She's thinking about getting revenge on you. What a better way to strike is by using a Trojan Horse. Then she can pick up everything she needs to expose you and your friends once and for all. If you think I'm crazy or thinking that I'm making this up then think. You are in her shoes. You got the skills necessary to get away. You have the opportunity to not only get revenge but an opportunity to learn something new. I know Twilight have told you and your friends to watch out for her but I think she meant to watch out for the demon she is deep inside of her." After hearing Scootaloo's statement, Rainbow Dash had no more words. Her anger spiked out of control, she thought of everything that Scootaloo had said. Pictured it in her mind and it became so obvious that a preteen can figure it out. Scootaloo had figured out the truth about Anon-A-Miss and in return, she got slapped by some she can trust. What a horrible feeling in her gut. Rainbow was ready to vomit but Scootaloo went up and hugged her. "I forgive you for hurting me. I know you care but please, take care of yourself better and wait for the right time to strike." Rainbow was just speechless. She can only think of ways to get Scootaloo to not only trust her again but ways of making things right with her. She came up with an idea. "Hey Scootaloo, I know what I have done is no excuse but I want to personally invite you to my slumber party tonight. I have to talk to my friends and Sunset Shimmer about some things." Scootaloo for the first time felt happiness but her depression is telling her otherwise. "That sounds good Rainbow Dash but I need to think about it." "Take your time kiddo and after school, I'll walk you back home. I'll also be waiting for you. How does that sound?" Once again, too good to be true and yet again, her depression says otherwise. "Sounds good Rainbow. Now let's go out there and be awesome!" She shouted and smiled. Rainbow Dash smiled as well, patted Scootaloo and they both went into the soccer field together. It is now 11:45. Classes are dismissed and students were on their way to the cafeteria. Applejack, Rainbow Dash and Rarity meet with each other. They were stunned, angry and sad. Silenced reigned. Applejack was the first to speak "Judging by your expressions and by this whole Anon-A-Miss thing, I think we now know who's guilty in all this." "Sunset Shimmer", both Rarity and Rainbow said. Applejack could only sigh. "I'm guessing Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo told you since they were able to figure it out huh?" " Yea." Rarity said in a sad mode. "It makes perfect sense. All of it. Sweetie Belle made a bold statement and it is true." " Dash?" Applejack questioned. "Scootaloo told me the truth and all I can feel is hatred towards that conniving little backstabbing bitch. When I get my hands on her, I'll shred her to pieces!" Rainbow shouted in anger. Fluttershy and Pinkie went up to the girls that were outside of the hallway. Pinkie and Fluttershy throughout their classes were teased and made fun of all morning long. They saw Anon-A-Miss newest feed and were fed up. Only one person would have taken those pics and put them online. Both Pinkie and Fluttershy thought that it'd be Sweetie Belle since she is good at computers. When they approached their friends, however, they seemed to not be ok. Rarity, Applejack, and Rainbow explained how Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo figured out who's behind all of this. Fluttershy did not want to believe it at all but after babysitting them for a long time now, she knows in her heart that they were innocent enough as it is, giving an explanation of how Sunset is a mastermind of manipulation, it came clear to her. As for Pinkie Pie, she listened, questioned and theorized but it all led to the point of Sunset Shimmer. It made sense. Complete sense. Sense to the point that there is no turning back. If a couple of preteens can see the picture then why not they? "So it's settled then. When we see Sunset Shimmer, we'll have our brief talk, end our so-called friendship with her then exile her from not only the slumber parties but from our lives." Applejack stated. Without hesitation, the girls agreed with Applejack and went off looking for her. At the same moment of time, the CMC were having their meeting at the back end of the library. Like many times, no one else was there except for them. "Alright girls, I believe we accomplished our goal. Our sisters gonna drop Sunset Shimmer as a friend thus we all get to hang out once more." Apple Bloom said happily. "Yea, things are getting better. The whole school will soon find out that Sunset Shimmer is behind Anon-A-Miss. My sister Rarity doesn't think I'm Anon-A-Miss." "My sister Applejack thought it'd be me but after I told her an apple story which was true by the way, she confirmed that I had nothing to do with it. What about you Scootaloo? What did Rainbow say?" Scootaloo paused. She's been trying to feel any emotion for all of this but her depression wouldn't allow it. Scootaloo has been holding her cheek where Rainbow had slapped her at. She kept on thinking about her dad the most. Rainbow Dash is not even on her mind right now. "Huh, wha...yea. Rainbow has no idea that I was part of it. I went straight to the point, called her stupid for not realizing the damn situation thus, Rainbow went into a rage stage. I think she's more than ready to talk to Sunset now." She exclaimed but sadness is all that was ridden on the young girl's face. "Scootaloo, are you ok?" Sweetie Belle asked. "Yea I'm fine, just under the weather. Nothing to get worried about. So did any of you got invited to the slumber party at Rainbow Dash's house?" Sweetie Belle and Apple Bloom nodded in agreement. "Good. To start a new, one must be.....taken out of the equation." "Then it's settled. The Career Making Crusaders are going to start a new chapter in life by having the sleepover and unforgettable times!" As Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle cheered. Scootaloo got up and left her friends for the time being. She needed to find her happiness again before things go wrong for her. The principal made an announcement for Scootaloo to come into her office. This is what her depression was telling her. Something bad was happening. Scootaloo sighs in sadness and went towards Principal Celestia's office. A few moments later she knocked on the door. "Come in the door is open," Celestia said in a calm tone. Scootaloo walked in looking all sad. Celestia could see her young student's expression. What she has to say would not be easy but she has a job to do. "Please have a seat Scootaloo. There is something important that I have to tell you." "Is it about my dad?" Scootaloo questioned. Celestia could only sigh admitting that it does have something to do with her dad. This whole time, Scootaloo has been worried about her dad not making it back home. That gut feeling never left her ever since her dad had to go to war. "Scootaloo, it is my deepest regard that I must inform you that your father, Sergeant Speedy Bullet has passed away last night. I am terribly sorry for your loss. Your mother has contacted me to let you know that not only your father left our world but your mother is taking you home early today." The one thing that plagued Scootaloo had finally come true. Scootaloo froze. Celestia got up from her chair and hugged her student. "I am so sorry this has happened to you." Scootaloo cried in Celestia's arms not wanting to believe what she said was true but her depression told her it was. Scootaloo cried for a while as Celestia was comforting her. Something in which Scootaloo hasn't felt in such a long time. Despite her mom working a lot and have little time to be with her, Celestia is the closest person to have to comfort. Her father Speedy Bullet died a hero in battle. Vice Principal came in to let Scootaloo know that her mom was here to pick her up. Scootaloo then wiped her tears. "Scootaloo, I want you to take the rest of the week off from school. I'll see you in the new year." Scootaloo felt any sort of happiness drained. All she can feel is more misery and pain. Finding her happiness will be harder than it looks. Scootaloo then leaves her principal's office and went home with her mother. "Any word on this Anon-A-Miss story Luna?" Celestia questioned. "Yea," Luna answered, "there have been rumors about Sunset Shimmer being back to herself once more out of vengeance. I don't believe it but the evidence is compelling. What students been saying especially Sweetie Belle who made an ideal statement on why Sunset Shimmer would do such a thing. As anyone has ever said, looks can be deceiving. Therefore, I believe that Sunset is truly Anon-A-Miss but we have to play it by ear." "Alright then, we'll wait and see what happens next," Celestia stated. It is now 12:20. With 40 minutes to go in the lunch period. Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Pinkie Pie, and Fluttershy are now searching for Sunset Shimmer to have a talk about Anon-A-Miss.