//------------------------------// // Chapter 17 // Story: To start over // by Midnight_Song95 //------------------------------// Sunset had to keep from crying as she whirled around to face the two women who had come in. “You knew this would happen! You planned all of this!  What was it? Afraid the freak from another world would turn into a demon again?” She yelled as she turned all of her emotions on Luna. “I planned for him to get you to relax and open up! Not overdose you on nitrous oxide!” Luna argued though Sunset just scoffed. “Bullshit! I know what fear is, You’re afraid of me! That is the only reason anyone wants me around! You could have been honest about it besides…” She froze as the familiarity of the words dawned on her then in one swift motion she pushed past Chrysalis and rushed out the door. Luna glared over at Discord, her expression shifting from the shocked, almost hurt expression to livid a split second. “You were supposed to get her to relax and open up, not whatever the hell you call this!” she almost yelled, causing Discord to flinch back. “It worked on you when we were in high school.” he protested, earning a scoff “Yeah, we were eighteen and I agreed to it! The only part about the hypnosis I didn't agree to was Celestia being in the other room! Do you have any idea what you probably just did to the girl! She was a mess for days after the fall formal and Celestia and I just now got her to open up just a tiny bit.”  Luna said through clenched teeth as she pulled out her cellphone. “Who are you calling?” Discord asked, earning a sigh “Celestia. If there is anyone who can calm that kid down it’s her.” Chrysalis rolled her eyes at the two and made her own phone call. “You two idiots can rely on miss Sunshine and Daisies if you want but my son's friends can find her faster….and they won't screw up.” Sunset couldn't believe any of this. Why had she let herself open up to Celestia and Luna so much? She knew it would only get her hurt in the long run, but even now as she walked through the forest she couldn't keep the tears at bay. How could I be so stupid? I let myself start hoping that someone might give a damn but look where that got me! She thought as she walked alongside the road leading back into Canterlot. She was angry, not to mention hurt but she couldn't get the look that Luna had sent her when she had blown up on the three. She was so lost in her thoughts that she didn't notice the motorcycle pull up beside of her “Hey kid, are you lost?” Even with the voice being muffled under the helmet she could tell the owner was female. “No, I just…” Sunset stopped herself from saying anything else though the bike slowed to a stop. “You don't seem to be the kind of girl who would hang around this part of town. So what brings you out here Red?” Sunset debated rather or not to tell the truth but decided against it. “I’d rather not talk about it.” The motorcycle driver just nodded before dismounting, removing her helmet to reveal dark raspberry colored skin and magenta hair that was shorn into a mohawk. “Huh, yeah been there. Anyway, it’s getting late kid, let me drive you home. This sort of town is dangerous for a little thing such as yourself once night comes.” Sunset hoped that it wasn't obvious that the tall, young woman in front of her intimidated her now that she could see her face, which had a long scar running down the right side, covering one eye. The woman, however, seemed to see through the hesitance and let out a chuckle. “ Suit yourself but here’s my number. Hang on the bad part of town enough and you’ll appreciate having the connections.” She stated, handing her a piece of paper from her pocket, just as Sunset’s phone began to ring. “And a word to the wise: if they’re willing to try even after you fuck up multiple times, it usually means they generally care about you in one way or another.”