//------------------------------// // Chapter 7: Strange Discussion // Story: Sun's Equestria Girls Adventure: Daring Magic // by Pinkie Pie Sweets //------------------------------// Sometime later after changing her clothes, Sun accompany Sand Wind, and the children to the cafe, having some lunch. Sadly, Sun doesn't have any money so she can't get herself anything to eat. Instead, she decides to simply sit down on the chair as she wait for the others. Just then Sun looks to see many people gathering around the center of the room. The one in the middle of the crowd, is wearing a large brown cloak, and a hood covering most of his face. The only thing that is visible is his chin that has a five o clock shadow. The man loudly says, "Daring Do ruined our town and stole our precious glowpaz! We need to make sure that if she turns up again, there will be consequences! Everypony who's with me, meet at the statue tomorrow!" Hearing the announcement from the man, Sun begins to make a disapproving look on her face. He may be speaking for the citizens' anger, but might not solve the problem. Sun turns her head to see Sand Wind and the kids coming back. Sand Wind asks, "Sun, aren't you going to get something to eat?" "It's only… I'm not very hungry," Sun answers, but that's lie. "That's alright," Sand Wind says. She and the children take their seats on the table and start eating their lunch. Seeing the food is making Sun hungry, but decides to resist the growl of her stomach. Trying to distract herself, Sun asks, "So Sand Wind, who is that man over there?" Sand Wind look to see the man talking to the people, and says, "Well, I don't really know. He showed up some ago and he said that he wanted to help us with our problem." "I don't know about what he says is consider helping. I mean, you all have the right to be upset after the property damage, but is putting up the protest really necessary," Sun explains, looking concern. "I don't really know, but I can understand why you think that," Sand Wind says. "Plus, I'm not entirely sure of what he says is true or not, but… I really think Daring Do is a good person," Sun calmly replies. "Why? And how you know that? You read all the damages she caused, and about the robberies." Sand Wind asks, looking confused. "Honestly, I don't really know. But what I do know is that I need to have hope that Daring Do must have a reason to do what she did, we just need to know what that is," Sun answers. "I guess you're right. We don't actually know why. But that man keep telling us that she's up to no good," Sand Wind says. Sun looks at the man, and wonders, "I wonder what is his connection to Daring Do is?" Sun is rather concern and wonder what the man's connection with Daring Do. She thinks it will be a good idea to find out tomorrow. She believes that if she can find out the man's problem with Daring Do is, then maybe she can help make it better. Meanwhile, Twilight and the others are able to reach the city, but they are stuck in a traffic jam. They still look around to see Sun is around their area or not. Twilight looks at the map to see that Sun is somewhere close by, but for some reason, the magic of the map is not looking clear anymore. "I wonder what's up with the map?" Sonata asks. "I don't know. Maybe the magic is starting to wear off or something," Twilight answers. "But we can't stop looking. Sun has to be here. I just know it," Falling Star worriedly says. "Don't worry, we'll find her," Adagio reassures. "Even if we have to turn this town upside down," Rainbow adds. Rarity suggests, "Maybe we should park and say at a hotel or a motel or something where we can rest and come up with a plan." "I agree," Applejack replies. Pinkie points out, "And there's one right now." The girls look to see that there is a hotel up ahead, but they need to be careful due to the traffic jam. Rarity cautiously drives while dodging the traffic. Luckily, they reach the hotel and go inside. Rarity and Adagio take care of getting a large room to fit themselves and the girls, while the others get their bags on to a luggage car. After that is taken care off, the girls stay in a suit that is enough for all of them to fit in. They soon get back to work on finding their beloved friend. "So how are we going to find Sun in the city if the map is going on the fritz?" Rainbow asks. "We can't just give up. We need to get her back," Pinkie adds. Aria suggests, "Maybe we can ask the manager if she knows anything." "That's a good idea. And then maybe we can ask some of the people around here if they know anything," Fluttershy agrees. Applejack looks out the window, and says, "We might as well. The sun is setting, and it will be dark soon." "Yeah. We'll ask around the hotel and we'll search around the city in the morning," Aria agrees. After having their plan work out, the girls ask around the hotel if they have seen Sun around the city. However, many of the people they asked haven't seen her. Just then, they ask Mrs. Trotsworth, the hotel owner to see if they have seen her. Mrs. Trotsworth answers as she looks at Sun's picture, "You know, I believe I have seen a girl like her before." "Really?! Where?! Where?!" Twilight franticly asks, hearing that they have a lead. "Well, I remember seeing her at the cafe during the afternoon. She's very beautiful and very kind. I saw her with Sand Wind who is one of the caretakers of the Green Stone Orphanage downtown. In fact, I first became interested when I heard her being the exact resemblance to the daughter of Somnambula," Mrs. Trotsworth answers. The girls become surprised to hear what the hotel owner has explain to them. What's .more, that Sun has been seen in the area, and have an idea who she has been with. They are very relief. "We are so glad to hear that she is alright," Fluttershy says with a smile. "What do you mean? Did something happen?" Mrs. Trotsworth asks. Rainbow comes in and explains, "See we were at the Daring Do Convention in Canterlot City having fun and stuff, but our friend Sun was abducted during the dance held over there..." "We traveled all the way here to get our friend back..." Twilight says. "But from what you were saying, Sun must have escaped from her abductors," Applejack adds. Then Rarity says, "Once we have an idea where Sun is, we came all the way here to find her and bring her back." "We are so glad to hear that she's alright," Falling Star says. Mrs. Trotsworth is shocked to hear what the main ten are saying about their friend being kidnapped. She find it astonishing to hear that the girls in front of her have come all this way to find her, and bring her back home. Mrs. Trotsworth smiles, and says, "From what you say, it sounds like you loved your friend very much. I'm glad I am able to do you a great service. But what is this about A Daring Do Convention?" "The Daring Do Convention is a event where people talk about a famous treasure hunter named Daring Do. She goes around the world looking for ancient treasures and save them as well as the citizens for villains and crooks who want to use the artifacts for evil or sell them to the highest bitter," Twilight explains. "Yeah. Daring Do is awesome!" Rainbow shouts. "And is willing to help those who needs help," Falling Star happily adds. "Yeah. I guess when she didn't destroy property around here, she could have been awesome," Mrs. Trotsworth says, sounding a little sour. The girls look a bit confused. Sonata is the first to speak, "Uh, did you say…" "Daring Do," Applejack adds. "Destroy property around here," Rainbow adds. "Yes," Mrs. Trotsworth answers, nodding her head. Soon enough, the main ten begin laughing. Rainbow speaks as she laughs, "Oh man… you crack me up... Daring Do destroy property!" "Yeah… everyone knows that Daring Do is not real," Applejack adds, still laughing. The girls continue to laugh to hear what the hotel owner says. Mrs. Trotsworth blink her eyes a few times, looking a bit confused to hear what they believe. Then again, the girls and Mrs. Trotsworth think differently. Late in the evening at the Green Stone Orphanage, Sand Wind with some of the employees, and the children who are orphans, are doing some cleaning and cooking. Sun decides to help them too as much as she can. After the cleaning and cooking, everyone meet at the table so they can have some dinner. The children sits on one table with the headmaster of the orphanage while Sun, Sand Wind, and the other caretakers sit at another. As they eat, Sand Wind asks, "So Sun, I've been meaning to ask you. What brings you to the city?" Sun looks at Sand Wind as she stop eating. She is very concern about telling her and the others what has happened, but knows she can't hide it for long. Sun then explains to Sand Wind and the others the whole story. After hearing the story, everyone is shocked to hear what has happened to her, and feel very sorry for her. "I… I have no idea that happened," Sand Wind worriedly replies. "It's okay. And… I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner," Sun says. "That's alright. What is important that you were able to tell us now," Papa Copper says. He has blue skin, dark blue eyes, and white hair and beard. He also wears a white shirt, red pants, scarf and wrap on his head. "But still, why did that man took you?" A woman name Ginger Snap asks. She has light brown skin, with tan like hair, and hazel eyes. She wears a white dress with a pink jacket, and has thick black glasses. "Well…" Sun worriedly says, but stop and turns her head in concern. "It's alright. You can tell us, and we can help you," Papa Copper reassures. Sun takes a deep breath, and hold out the green gem necklace. She then explains, "You see the man claims that I have the necklace of Somnambula, and said that it's a key to find the treasure at the pyramid belonging to Prince Hasin. At first I thought it was a kind of prank, but finding out that the necklace that has been stolen from here… I come to realize that the man might have been telling the truth. And that this necklace is the same necklace that was stolen from here." The adults gasp and are stunned to hear more to Sun's story. Papa Copper comes up to her, and politely asks, "May I see the necklace?" "Of course," Sun calmly answers. Sun takes off the necklace and hands it to Papa Copper. Papa then begin to examine the necklace with his magnifying glass. To his discover, he find out that the necklace is made of real gems and is nothing like costume jewelry. "Well, I don't actually know how, but this is the Somnambula's necklace. I guess the thief found out you have it and tried to take you and the necklace," Papa Copper says. "Where did you get it?" Sand Wind asks. "By accident. It somehow got to the stand at the Daring Do Convention where I bought it. The man and his henchmen must have saw me bought it and tried to get it back," Sun says. "But why take you if it's the necklace they're after?" Ginger Snap asks. "Well, um, you see, this man who calls himself Caballeron assumed that I was working with Daring Do, and was planning on holding me for ransom. He said that she wanted me in one piece that she wouldn't follow me till they find the treasure," Sun explains. "How awful," Ginger Snap exclaims. "Yes. It sounds like that man is up to no good," Sand Wind adds. "Not to mention about him wanting to go to the pyramid. That place is supposed to be cursed," A young man's voice says. Sun and the others turn their heads to see a man around his twenties. He has light green skin, and dark short blue hair, and bright yellow eyes. He is wearing a light blue shirt, and dark blue pants, and a simple blue scarf. Sand Wind says, "Hi Aqua, what brings you here?" "I just come by to see how you all are doing when I came across your conversation," Aqua says. "Right. Sun this is Aqua Drop. Aqua, this is our new friend Sun," Sand Wind replies. "Hello. So… what this about the pyramid being cursed?" Sun says, looking curious. "Hi…" Aqua Drop says. Then he explains, "To answer your question. Legend said that long ago, an evil snake came to the village and tried to have it destroyed and devore everyone living there. But Sonnambula, Hasin, and young princess Sun Goddess weren't having it. They saved her, and imprisoned the beast within a magical gem known as the Serpentine Stone. It was buried with Hasian within his cript and placed by a powerful spell by the royal sorcerer, and remain there for years. If anyone tried to take the gem, the monster will roam free once more. It said that Somambula's necklace was the key to open his script." Sun begins to think, and says, "I wonder if that's what he meant that Somnambula's necklace unlocks the treasure. He must be trying to find the treasure and the gem." "They don't stand a chance. The pyramids are set with deadly traps. You would have to be a fool to enter it," Papa Copper says. Ginger Snap asks, "What do we do?" "I think that tomorrow we take the necklace back to the museum, and we tell the police what happened to Sun. That way, they can help us contact her family," Papa Copper suggests. "Are you sure? I… I don't want to be a burden or anything," Sun worriedly replies. But Sand Wind says, "But Sun we want to help. You helped us with the cleaning, and helped me with the children. It's the least we can do." "Yeah. Plus, I think the children really like you," Ginger Snap adds. Sun blushes, and says, "Thank you." Then Ginger Snap says, "Besides, after you singing to the children while cleaning and cooking, and hear one of your stories before that, I think they will really like to hear either one of them before bed." "Sure," Sun replies. In the room where the children are. They are all in their pajamas and laying in their beds with covers over them. Soon Sun begins to sing them all to sleep with her singing voice. Sun: A dream is a wish your heart makes When you're fast asleep In dreams you will lose your heartaches Whatever you wish for, you keep The children like to hear Sun singing. One by one, the children begin to fall asleep to Sun's song. Sun: Have faith in your dreams and someday Your rainbow will come smiling through No matter how your heart is grieving If you keep on believing The dream that you wish will come true Soon the children have fallen asleep due to Sun's song. Sun leaves the room and goes inside the room across from their's. Sun then sits on the bed and looks at the star and moon. She wonders how the girls are doing, and wish there is a way to reach them. Sun then takes off her geode, her sun necklace, and Somnambula's necklace, and put them on the desk next to the bed. She then slowly falls asleep, and rest until tomorrow. In the hotel room that very night, Twilight and the others are sleeping in the hotel. Well, all except Twilight. She continues to stare at the window and wonder if Sun is doing fine. She knows that Sun has escaped and find some help, but wish they can find her very soon.