//------------------------------// // Prologue // Story: Epiphany // by Artistkun //------------------------------// "Please Sunset. I don't like seeing you like this". "It's okay Pinkie... I dealt worse than this, remember? I was called a she-demon, I blackmailed everyone, I ruined your friendship with the girls-" "But you're crying.... because of her!" "These are tears of joy, Pinkie. I'm just happy for her and well, I just thought that she would appreciate this". "I may not be that smart, Sunset Shimmer, but I can tell the difference between a real smile and a force smile!" "And that's why you rock everyone's world, Pinkie Pie". Pinkie Pie is crying because she's watching her best friend, Sunset Shimmer, looking at the photo of Twilight having a date with Timber with tears on her face and a broken smile. Pinkie's hair deflated a while ago and she was a bit angry at Twilight for making Sunset suffer like this but she knew she couldn't hurt her friend. She hugs Sunset and cries on her shoulder. "I just want to se-see you smile again. You can't leave!... Everyone will miss you... especially the girls. I know somebody's going to donate a heart... please... anyone but you. You're important to everyone.... you're important to me". Sunset Shimmer leans over Pinkie's touch a little and lets her tears flow out of her eyes. She turns off her phone and turns around for her to hug her best friend. "I wan-want to be happy but.... I can't". Sunset felt Pinkie's hug was getting a little tight but she was still able to breathe. "Please.... smile... Sunset". "I really appreciate you being my side all the time whenever I needed it the most, Pinkie, but you need to smile for me.... You're more important than me. You make everyone smile and even when I'm not going to be here anymore, you will never fail to put a smile on my face and I hope you still spread joy here". "Please don't say that! It's like saying goodbye!" Sunset Shimmer still smiled even if Pinkie was being a stubborn child right now. She felt so happy and safe that someone was beside her even if she's never going back to earth. "Pinkie... it's really hard not to say it since." "I know we're in this big white room but please... please don't say that you're going away!" Sunset began to wipe Pinkie's tears away while Pinkie just looked at her with full of emotions, anger and depression. "Like I said.... It's really hard not to say it since we're in a hospital". "You're willing to sacrifice your own life for her when me and the girls know that you still have a purpose in this world! I know you want her to be happy!.... But what you're doing right now is super duper crazy!! You can make her happy in so many ways, Sunset!! Not like this please.... I need you..." Sunset weakly chuckled and followed by a painful cough which made Pinkie feel concerned. "I know this is crazy but.... it tears me apart to see her cry and I know that he will make her happy. She doesn't need me, Pinkie. Just tell her I'm going on vacation in Equestria and the princess is taking care of me.... can you Pinkie promise that?" Pinkie paused for a moment. She is a terrible liar like Applejack but a pinkie promise is a pinkie promise. "Cro-Cross my heart, hope t-to fly, stick a cupcake i-in m-my eye". Pinkie slowly finishes her sentence and Sunset squeezes Pinkie's hand weakly as she gave her a sweet small smile. "Thank you, Pinkie Pie. I know I can count on you". "I-Is there anything you want me to do?" Sunset thought for a moment and smiled a little. "Sing me a song". "What song?" "The one we both wrote when we want to spread love for others". "O-Okay... I-I can do that.... only for you". Pinkie sighs and sings softly to Sunset, which makes her best friend smile and closes her eyes to enjoy it. "I'm the one I should love in this world. The shining mine, the precious soul of mine". Before Pinkie could continue the next lyrics of the song, a knock was heard and the door opened to reveal a nurse that was in charge to take care of Sunset. "It's time, Ms. Shimmer. Are you really sure about this? I mean, you're too young to be risking your own life an-" "It's okay Nurse Redheart. I know what I'm doing and he deserves to live more than I do. So don't worry about me... I know that someone important to him will be happy when he wakes up with a new heart". The nurse nods her head and helps Sunset transfer into an emergency bed. Pinkie stood up quickly and held Sunset's hand. Sunset lifted her hand and softly kissed Pinkie's back hand. Sunset Shimmer's lips were really warm and Pinkie felt safe. She hesitantly lets go and watches Sunset being pushed away with a bed by the nurse. She left the room and continues to watch Sunset being pushed away with an emergency bed. Come on, Pinkie! Save her! Save the girl you love! Sunny's counting on you to save her, trust me! Don't let your emotions get into you, especially Twil- "SUNSET!!!" Pinkie's eyes winded and turned around to see Twilight Sparkle running towards Sunset's direction. The guards grab Twilight, trying to stop her and she's causing a commotion inside the building. Speak of the devil.... Here comes the bitch who ruined Sunset's life "Let go of me! My best friend's inside there!!" "Please keep it down and miss or we might force you to leave this place!". "I do - don't care! I just want to see my best friend!" Twilight Sparkle saw Pinkie Pie and was so happy to see her. She immediately frees herself from the guard's grip and runs towards her friend's direction. "Pinkie! Thank goodness you're here! We need to stop the operation!!" "There's no "we" in this situation right now Twilight! Sunset is sacrificing her own life just so you can smile again. She told me to keep it a secret but seeing you here right now makes me wanna tear your limb from limb just so you can feel what Sunset feels about you talking about Timber! I don't get why she would sacrifice her life for you... I guess you were special. But you don't even think the same way about her". Pinkie coldly replied which shocked Twilight and it hit her like an arrow that was shot through her heart. "Pinkie! She is special to me! She saved me from becoming.... that monster!" "I'm telling you this Twilight Sparkle. Timber Spruce only likes you for your looks and all he wants is to shove his dick right through your hoo haa and fuck you like a dog in the heat. Sunset can tell from a mile away but she knew you would hate her if she judged Timber so she just let you to become a thing". "Don't you dare say bad things about him! He would never think of me that way!" Twilight shouted as she defended her boyfriend. "Sunset Shimmer did everything to make you smile, Twilight. Did you ever think about repaying her?" This made Twilight go silent. She opens her mouth but words didn't come out. She didn't even think about repaying her best friend after all she has done for her. She nervously rubs her arm looking at the floor as she couldn't answer her best friend's question. Pinkie Pie chuckles darkly while looking at her former best friend. "I should have known and I thought you were the smart one. Let me know when you know what friendship really is, Sparkle". Pinkie then ran off to the emergency room leaving Twilight standing like she had seen a ghost or something.