The Chronicles of Sunset: Crimson Promise

by VioletNightWriter


Chapter 2: A New Student: Part 2

Twilight shifted nervously under Sunset and Pinkie's stare.

Sunset reached out her hand, saying, "Hi Twilight, nice to me you. I am Sunset Shimmer. This is my friend Pinkie Pie." Sunset pointed to Pinkie Pie as she said her name. Pinkie Pie smiled at Twilight. Twilight shook Sunset's hand.

She was then pounced on by Pinkie, who gave a big hug. "I am so glad you're here today, Twilight," said Pinkie Pie.

Cadence had left the room to get Twilight's planner and school schedule. Luna sat back down and said, "Sunset, Pinkie, I will excuse you two for being late." Sunset and Pinkie nodded, saying, "Thanks, Principle Luna."

"Twilight, here's your planner and schedule. If you need anything else, please come by," said Cadence. She walked back to her desk.

Twilight looked at Sunset, noticing that the redhead was a bit paler than her friend. She wondered why that was.

"You ready for the grand tour?" asked Pinkie Pie. She was so happy to show Twilight around. Sunset smiled, holding her hand out for the girl to take. Twilight took Sunset's hand, glad that she might have a few friends at her new school. Twilight noticed that Sunset's skin felt like ice. She shuddered slightly at the touch.

Sunset felt the girl shudder. She was tempted to pull her hand away but stop herself.

"Lead the way, Pinkie!" shouted Sunset, making Twilight blush. Sunset wondered why Twilight had transferred from a prestigious school like Crystal Prep to come to Canterlot High.

"May I ask why you transferred here from Crystal Prep?" asked Sunset. She hoped that she didn't upset her by asking the question.

"I left because I didn't fit in. I also didn't have any friends," replied Twilight. She had to hold back a tear. She had almost become suicidal because of her lonely existence at Crystal Prep.

Sunset felt sorry for the girl. She couldn't believe that anyone wouldn't be Twilight's friend.

"Don't worry about that here. At CHS, everyone fits. And you have me and Pinkie as your friends. And just wait till you meet the rest of my friends. They are going to love you." said Sunset. She wrapped her arm around Twilight's shoulder.

Twilight felt better after Sunset said those words. She was happy to hear that Sunset was her friend. She couldn't help but smile at the beautiful redhead. As she thought about Sunset's moderate cyan eyes, she realized that she was developing a crush.

Sunset looked at Twilight as Pinkie rambled on about each class. Twilight managed to catch the names of each teacher and which room number they were in. Sunset was admiring her deep purple eyes when Twilight met her gaze. She quickly looked away, nervous and embarrassed.

"Sorry. It's just that you have beautiful eyes," said Sunset. She bit her lip as she felt her cheeks flush from embarrassment. She kept her face hidden away from Twilight. She didn't want to scare her, not before she got to know her. She really didn't want to hurt Twilight.

"Are you okay?" asked Twilight. She placed her hand on Sunset's shoulder. Sunset winced as she felt Twilight's hand touch her shoulder. She watched as her cyan eyes became crimson red for a few seconds. She felt her fangs extended before she had the chance to stop it. She managed to quickly retract them before anyone noticed.

Once her eyes were back to normal, she glanced back at Twilight.

"Y-yeah. I was just a bit lightheaded that's all." lied Sunset. She hated having to lie to Twilight. But she wasn't sure that she could trust her with her secret yet.

"Okay, that was the official tour of Canterlot High," said Pinkie, unaware of what just happened. She looked at Sunset. She noticed that Sunset's eyes still had a glimmer of a crimson red in them. She realized that Sunset had almost gone full vampire right next to Twilight.

"So Twilight, is there anything else that you need?" asked Pinkie. She pulled Sunset away from Twilight. She helped Sunset to control her hunger. Twilight looked hurt as Sunset was pulled further away.

"No, I...am fine. My mom will be picking me up in a few. We are going shopping for a new wardrobe that isn't my Crystal Prep uniform." replied Twilight. She then said a quick goodbye to Sunset and Pinkie before walking out the front doors of the school.

"Well, she was nice," said Pinkie. Sunset felt a pang of guilt. She had seen how hurt Twilight had been when Pinkie pulled her away.

"Yeah, let's hope my secret won't drive her away," said Sunset. Pinkie Pie placed her hand on Sunset's shoulder.

"I am sure that she will not care that you're a vampire. She seemed happy that you were her friend," said Pinkie. Sunset felt better as she hugged Pinkie Pie.

"Thanks, Pinkie. You really do know how to cheer a friend up," said Sunset. Then she and Pinkie Pie went back to their separate classes.

The school day passed without any more exciting events. Sunset was glad to go home. She couldn't wait to tell Starlight about Twilight.

She sped home making sure that no one saw her.

"Hey Starlight! I am home!" shouted Sunset as she closed the front door. She saw Starlight walked up to her from the living room.

"Woah! You smell like a new human! A new student at Canterlot High?" asked Starlight. Sunset nodded.

"Yes. Her name is Twilight Sparkle. She transferred from Crystal Prep." replied Sunset. She smiled at her friend.

Starlight smiled. She was glad that Sunset had made a new friend. She remembered when Sunset's weak immune system nearly succumbed to the flu. she didn't like that she had to turn Sunset, but she didn't want Sunset to die either. Sunset was as close to a daughter as a vampire could get.

She was glad that Sunset had friends who could help her curb her hunger. But she was also worried about Sunset's new friend. She prayed that the girl wouldn't make Sunset lose control. As it was, Starlight almost lost control just from Twilight's scent being on Sunset.