It was a dreaded Monday morning. The day Sunset Shimmer went back to CHS after the Fall Formal to face the music.
Luna felt a bit funny to be sending Sunset back to school this early on after seeing everything that Sunset was going through, but she thought it was the best decision to make.
Sunset was scared; scared to face everyone after what she had done, she knew she had to do at some point, but was this too soon? Could she handle this? She knew Luna had forgiven her for what she done but would the other students forgive her? She knew she was going to get a lot of backlash for it, was she ready for this? These thoughts were constantly going through Sunset’s head all morning.
The morning spent in Luna’s apartment was quiet, the pair sitting in the kitchen, not making much conversation to each as both of them were still trying to wake up, both sitting nourishing a cup of coffee.
Sunset didn’t get much sleep the night before she was worried about going back to school which led to yet another nightmare; Luna was there to comfort her making her glad that she was a night owl or she would really be suffering right now. Seeing Sunset like that made Luna have second thoughts but Sunset insisted Luna that she had to go,
“...Are you sure you’re ok to go?” Said Luna while the pair were getting their things ready to head out the door, Luna grabbing her purse and putting on her jacket. Sunset was standing next to her, she was waiting on Luna to open the door so they could leave the apartment.
“Yes, I’m sure. I need to do this. I can’t hide away from it. Everyone knows what I did. If I don’t face up to it, they’ll think I’m a coward.”
As Luna locked the door to the apartment and started to head out to her car, Sunset following behind her, Luna spoke up, she was unsure of what Sunset was saying to her.
“... I feel you’re pushing yourself into this too quickly. Sunset you’ve been having nightmares about going back; maybe a few days off would help you, I know Celestia would allow it.” Said Luna while letting out a yawn.
The pair got into the car, and Luna started up the car, As they headed for the school Sunset spoke up.
“Look Luna, I might need to face up to my fears, get it over with, maybe then the nightmares will go away.”
Luna gave out a tired sigh, she definitely wasn’t going to press a teenager anymore than she did, it was too early for that so the only thing she could do was offer Sunset support.
“You know, if things do get rough you can come to me right?” Luna put her hands on the wheel and started to drive off to the school.
“Yeah. Thanks.” Sunset smiled at Luna.
As they we’re just heading into the parking lot; the drive wasn’t far from Luna’s apartment. The school on the outside was empty, only a few cars that belong to staff and Celestia’s car was sitting parked too; she came in earlier for the construction crew.
Even though Sunset was determined to go back to school she still felt intimidated by going back but she knew she couldn’t let this go now. She was grateful that she at least had Luna on her side. Sunset and Luna got to the school earlier than most students, Luna and Celestia liked to have a catch up most mornings if they weren’t busy or if they had to discuss school related stuff.
Once the pair got inside of the school, Sunset’s nerves were kicking in, she really didn’t want to do this... but, she had too. She was going to run away from her problems like she once did. Luna was watching Sunset she could tell she was nervous.
“Sunset, do you want to sit in my office for the morning? You’ll be dismissed from your classes, I also asked Snips and Snails to report to my office first thing. It might make it easy for me to give out your punishments at once.”
“Yeah.” Said Sunset, that made her feel a bit more relaxed as she didn’t want to deal with her fellow students first thing in the morning. It gave her time to prepare.
The two of them walked along to Luna’s office, Luna opened the door to the let the pair in, Luna taking off her jacket and purse placing the items on the rack next to the door, she walked over to behind the desk and took a seat, Sunset did the same taking a seat in front of the desk.
They had a little chat before they heard a knock at the door; it was Celestia, she wanted to have a quick chat to Luna in her office for a moment, saying a quick hello to Sunset, the two sisters headed out to Celestia’s, leaving Sunset waiting for Luna to get back.
As the sisters got into the office, Celestia made herself a cup of tea and offered Luna a cup of coffee, handing over the cup of coffee to Luna, Celestia took a seat where she normally sat, Luna taking a seat also, they had a discussion about Sunset and what punishment to give out.
“So, how is Sunset settling in?” Asked Celestia, Luna has been telling Celestia about Sunset’s nightmares which made the older woman worried. What did that blast do to her? Celestia wondered.
Luna let out a long sigh after taking a sip of coffee, placing her cup down on the desk.
“..It’s still taking some time to get used to both of us. She’s opened up a bit to me but it’s like she’s still hiding so much. I’m reminding her as much as I can that I’m here to help her, I even suggested taking a few days of school but she refused she said she has to face this or she’ll be a coward.” Luna took another drink of coffee before speaking up again.
“The nightmares she’s having are concerning me but she doesn’t want to talk about them the next day! I feel like I have a long way of breaking that shield. I want her to know when she’s ready to talk about things I’m just allowing her time.” Luna said sadly.
It’s only been a few days since the Formal that Sunset has been staying with Luna, and the past couple of nights Sunset has been calling out for Luna because she’s been having nightmares and that made Luna more worried; she was worried about sending Sunset back to school; it worried her to think if Sunset had to deal with them all on her own. She couldn’t bear the thought of that.
“... It’s only been a few days Lu, of course you both will be finding it hard. She hasn’t had someone look out for her for god knows how long, we don’t know everything she’s been through. At least she knows you’re there when she needs you.”
Celestia could tell that Luna was really worried about Sunset. Her sister had never gotten this worked up before.
“I know, it was one of the first things I mentioned, I don’t want her to think I’m not going to be there for her. I’ve made it clear that I’m here to support her. I told her she can come to me when she’s ready.”
“I think you’re already doing a good job at making sure she’s okay and it seems she’s already needing your comfort. It’s a sign that she is starting to trust you.” Said Celestia, smiling at her, a genuine smile that was saved for her sister, she was proud of Luna for helping out one of their students.
“Honestly, I’m so glad that I enjoy the night. I’ve been staying up with Sunset to keep an eye out on her nightmares. I have been watching over her and comforting her. I don’t know if I should get her to see my doctor?”
“Maybe, you should. It’s quite worrying how she’s been having them most nights, if she could talk to someone about them she might start to open up more.”
Luna nodded, “I will need to speak with her.”
“Oh, I forgot to say also; Chrysalis is coming to school today. She has paperwork for you, she said she’ll be over in the afternoon so once that’s sorted you can set up your doctor for Sunset to see.”
When Celestia dropped the bombshell, Luna’s face fell at hearing the name Chrysalis, she hasn’t saw Chrysalis for a couple of years; the last time she saw her was the day Chrysalis left town, she had a new job in a new city, she was an undercover agent, one of the tops in fact, this job made Chrysalis really good at hacking into devices, getting the information she needed and creating files.
It broke Luna’s heart when Chrysalis left town, the two of them were really close and we’re dating at the time; they both loved each other but Luna didn’t want to get in the way of Chrysalis’s dream job, Chrysalis had second thoughts about it but Luna made her go. She became captain at the agency and went undercover for lots of things. Luna didn’t want to take it away from her so she could be with her; it was part of Chrysalis.
Now Chrysalis was back in town, was she back for good? Has she got a new job? Luna didn’t know what to feel to be seeing Chrysalis after all that time. It was nerve wracking to her, even though the pair did part on good terms, but life got in the way, they knew a long distance relationship would be hard.
“...Wait Chrysalis’s is back? Since when? Is that who you were on the phone to after me and Sunset left school?” Luna asked tons of questions at once, her heart beating fast.
Celestia nodded. “She’s been back for a couple of months now. She was asking for you and she’s looking forward to seeing you today.”
Luna was starting to panic. Chrysalis was coming to the school and was helping Luna out. She was having so many mixed emotions, all those feelings for Chrysalis were coming back...
“... I-i don’t know if I can face her sister. It’s been too long.” Said Luna who was becoming more and more anxious at the thought.
“You two were bound to see each other again Lu. I wished you both could see you’re made for each other. Maybe you just need to be like Sunset and face up to your fears.”
“...Says the one who hated Chrys for the first few years when you met her.” Luna said playfully to her older sister.
It was no lie, when Celestia found out about Luna dating Chrysalis, Celestia didn’t like the way Chrysalis was, her being the older sister she was being protective of her younger sister and thought that Chrysalis was a bad influence on her as Chrysalis was older than Luna.
“We eventually passed our differences.. I actually wouldn’t mind Chrysalis as a sister in-law. You both are good together you know. ”Celestia said teasingly, giving her sister a wink.
Luna’s face was turning red at the conversation the two sisters were having about Chrysalis, if Chrysalis was back in town could they start seeing each other again? Although Luna didn’t want to get her hopes up too much. She didn’t want to go through another heartache.
“Tia!” Luna shouted at her sister,
“Can we stop talking about this now. There’s more important matters to discuss than my love life...”
At that comment Luna made, Celestia chuckled,
“Oh, Luna. Don’t play that act. You know as well as I that you’re avoiding trying to talk about this situation. I know you still have feelings for her. I can see it in your eyes even at the mention of her name...”
Luna slumped further in her chair and groaned like a teenager, blowing a strand of hair away from her face, well that got Celestia laughing.
“Ohhhh, Y-you were so like Sunset there.” Celestia said in between laughs.
Luna smirked and looked away, she knew her sister wasn’t stupid, Celestia knew her sister well, she knew Luna would never get away denying it. She had to ask one question though, that one question that would put things at ease... or would it make it even more complicated than it was? Luna thought to herself.
“D-Does she...?” Luna asked shyly.
Celestia knew what Luna meant by that and she could tell that she was struggling to ask it but she was curious.
Celestia nodded. “Well, from our conversation on the phone I could tell that she still cares very deeply about you, Lu. She might have never admitted it to me but she couldn’t deny it. It would probably hurt her to deny it. Exactly, what you are doing right now. Not denying it either.”
Luna sighed sadly, it was no lie the two did have a complicated relationship, they were very close but then life got in the way and it was a struggle for the both of them. The breakup hurt them both really badly.
Celestia noticed that Luna got sad all of a sudden so she didn’t push the matter further as she didn’t want to hurt her.
Although, it did make her heart happy that her and her sister shared a closer bond now and then back when they were teenagers. Celestia did sometimes feel guilty for neglecting Luna like that but she was glad Luna was apart of her life now and they could talk about these things. She looked at the time and Celestia’s eyes widened; it was nearly time for school to start.
“Damn it! It’s going on quarter to nine! School starts soon.” Celestia shouted in panic.
Celestia didn’t want her sisterly chat to end as she enjoyed these times with Luna but they both had a lot of work to deal with.
“Crap! I’ve left Sunset in my office all this time! I better go sister. Have a good day.” Said Luna, standing up from her chair, she made her way to the door, waving off Celestia.
“You too, sister.” Celestia was chuckling at her sister to see her rushing to get back to her office to get to Sunset.
“Well, that’s a first... usually she wants to avoid going back to the office.” Celestia spoke to herself, then she got ready to wish her students a good morning through the speaker.
As the time got on, the students were coming into the school, the group of five were standing outside the statue waiting for the bell to go so they could head to their home room classes.
The girls stood outside the statue as if they we’re waiting for someone to meet them but they never showed up and it made them all worried that they didn’t get to see a certain fire-haired girl, they wanted to apologise for making her run off, they didn’t mean to scare her by approaching her like that after the Formal.
“...You don’t think they’ve kicked her out?” Asked Rainbow worriedly, as the girls were making their way to class.
“Principal Celestia would never do that she’s always shown people kindness first.” Fluttershy said quietly.
“But, what Sunset did was pretty bad. She did blow up half the school and did mind control on the student body.” Rarity reminded them.
“I noticed that Vice Principal Luna looked really worried about Sunset when we found her behind the Cafeteria. Maybe if we go to her she might know more about Sunset than we do.” Pinkie recalled from her memory, she did notice that Luna was being way more caring towards Sunset that night than any other student Luna’s dealt with.
“I thought VP Luna hated Sunset as well, she was never out of her office and the two were always arguing. But, now that you mention it Pinkie she did look really worried that night. More worried than Principal Celestia anyway.” Rainbow said curiously.
“A wonder what their relationship is actually like. A say we visit Vice Principal Luna at break, she will be busy wit’ things this mornin’. She will know what we can do wit’ Sunset.”
All the girls agreed with Applejack and then they went off to their home-room classes as the bell went.
After the bell rang for the first period for school to start Luna got back to her office. Sunset was just sitting there waiting and staring into space in deep thought. Luna could tell that she was growing more and more anxious by the way her body was tensing up, she had her face back to Luna and didn’t move at all when Luna entered the room, completely unaware of the other presence in the room, Luna walked over to Sunset and placed her hand on her shoulder making Sunset jump, she turned to face Luna with a tear stained face, she had a terrified look in her eyes... Luna had no idea what brought this on.
“... Sunset?” Asked Luna, who was concerned at the sudden change Sunset had, she was fine this morning. “...what’s wrong, what’s the matter?”
Sunset’s voice was starting to shake as she spoke; her nerves seemed to be started to kick in now, something in her mind must of triggered her.
“I-I-I don’t t-think I can do this.” Said Sunset as she was gasping for breath in-between her sobbing. “...C-can’t f-face them.”
Luna knew who she was talking about, she knew she was terrified of the other students and it must have just fully sunk in for Sunset now when she was sitting in Luna’s office for the morning. Luna wasn’t sure what to do, should they head back to the apartment? Should they stay? She didn’t know what was best.
“I know you’re scared Sunset. But, you have to trust me on this when I say this; they will forgive you; you need to give it time and show you them you are sorry.” Luna reassured the young fire-haired girl that was sitting on the chair who was looking up to Luna for hope, comfort even...
“They will just think I’m a monster. No one will want anything to do with me at all.” Sunset said quietly.
“You’re not a monster, Sunset. You’re just a young girl who fell down the wrong path that’s all. Things will start to look up. I’m here with you every step of the way.” Luna reassured Sunset.
At Luna’s soothing words Sunset started to calm down a bit; her sobbing stopped and breathing went back to normal. Luna was rubbing her back in circles to let Sunset gather herself together. Luna then went over to take a seat in front of Sunset, giving her a worried look.
“... You don’t have to do this, you know. We can head back. Celestia will be fine to deal with the school on her own for one day.” Luna spoke up again; giving Sunset a choice whether to stay but she secretly wanted to avoid the one person that was coming today; the one she hasn’t seen in a few years; the one she loved but sadly parted ways with; Luna was also feeling anxious about things today. However, she was trying to be strong for Sunset. Sunset needed her more.
Sunset shook her head at that,
“Can’t back out now.” She said stubbornly. She wanted to push herself to do this. Maybe, it was too soon for her, but at least she was going to give it a try.
“Alright. Shall I call Snips and Snails in here then? Are you ready?” Luna suggested; Sunset and her minions still had to get their punishment handed out to them, Luna wanted all of them to be there.
When the younger two were called into the office, it was then Luna got her Vice Principal mode on, she wasn’t going to play favouritism just because Sunset was staying with her; they broke rules and damaged the school, a punishment was in order.
“... So, you all understand that you all will be getting detention for the rest of the semester after school, no acess to the computers in the library and instead of spending your time in isolation your tasks will be to help clean up the school and will be giving any other jobs that we will need you for.” Luna said sternly in her Vice Principal voice.
All of the three of them nodded. Sunset was a little bit confused as to why Luna changed so quickly but she guessed she didn’t want people to know that she was getting help from her.
Luna looked sternly at the three of them and spoke again.
“Good. You three will be escorted out to the front of the school to help the construction crew for the rest of the morning.”
Luna didn’t like the fact that she was sending Sunset out to work after knowing what mental state the girl was in but she had to do it, it wouldn’t be fair if she let Snips and Snails go out and have Sunset sit in her office all day when it was her that destroyed the front of the school...
After Luna went with the three to get them started on the work outside, she headed back into her office, making a start on paperwork but all she could think about who was coming in to see her, she wondered what conversation the two would have, would it be awkward? All she wanted to do was to jump right back into Chrysalis arms, she felt so safe then but could things go back to what it once was?
She heard her door knocking which pulled her away from her thoughts, she looked at the time... it can’t be Chrysalis yet? However, when she opened the door she noticed that there were five girls standing curiously at Luna.
“Girls? What brings you all to my office?” Luna asked, she was confused, the girls were never at The Vice Principal’s office, Luna only had to deal with Rainbow and maybe Applejack a few times when they had their big fall out and were fighting a lot.
“We actually wanted to talk to you about Sunset, Vice Principal.” Rarity was the first to speak up.
“Come in.” Luna said as she let the girls in and made her way to her desk to take a seat, the other girls made their way to the front.
“I-Is she okay?” Fluttershy asked shyly, she was always intimidated by The Vice Principal’s presence.
Luna wasn’t sure how to answer that question, she didn’t want to reveal too much about Sunset’s situation and she didn’t want to tell the about the nightmares, that was up to Sunset.
“Sunset Shimmer is fine. Me and my sister managed to calm her down after you all left.”
“What has happened to her?” questioned Rarity.
“Currently, She’s outside working with the construction crew as part of her punishment, she won’t be attending any classes this week as she will be working on the front of the school.” Luna told them.
“Can we help her?”
Luna shook her head, “I’m afraid not. As kind as it is for you to offer, I cannot be sending out another five girls out to work. This isn’t your mess you have to clean up.”
“But! It was our faults! We set Sunset off to turn into that thing...” Rainbow stressed at Luna.
“Come again?” Luna blinked,
“Sunset was going to smash the portal if Princess Twilight didn’t hand over her crown. But, Twilight refused to do it for us and basically Sunset got angry, I think she didn’t like the way we were with Twilight. If only we talked to Sunset and made her see straight maybe, we could have prevented her from turning it that thing...” Pinkie Pie explained to Luna.
Luna knew exactly what Pinkie was talking about what Sunset was feeling. It was jealousy. Luna knew that feeling well and what crazy things it could make you do.
“I don’t really think anyone is at blame here. Even Sunset, she didn’t know any better and thought it was the only way. But, now she’s making up for her past mistakes. I have spoken with Sunset and she’s sorry, she’s willing to do anything to be a better person. She's just needing people who will give her a chance.”
“Do you think if we offered our friendship to Sunset she would accept?” Rarity asked.
“You know, I think she will. You girls will need to give it time and work slowly. She is still a little bit shaken up by the events. She needs people to open up too and trust. I know you girls are the right group to show her what friendship is about.”
“Thank you Vice Principal. We won’t let you down.” Said Applejack.
“Very well girls, it that all you wish to speak to me about?”
All of them nodded and then made way to leave the office. They agreed that they would give Sunset some space before approaching her again.
Before Luna knew it was it was nearly the afternoon before Chrys arrived she popped out to the front of the school every so often so allow the three workers a break, letting Sunset eat lunch in her office so she didn’t need to deal with any of the students, after that she sat in her office alone when Sunset return to the work. Luna heard a knock at her door, she looked at the time...
Here goes nothing, she was getting butterflies in her stomach, she let out a quick “enter” and her voice started to quiver, then in walks a very familiar dark-skinned, long straight green hair with a strand of hair covering her face, she was slightly taller than Luna and was wearing a black work suit with a bag in one of her hands, she smiled at Luna as she closed the door.
“Hey... you,” Chrysalis said shyly. She too was nervous for this meeting, she stood at the door awkwardly unsure of what to do next while the two locked eyes for a moment.
Luna stood up from her desk, walking over to Chrysalis partially tackling the taller woman in a hug. As soon as Luna saw Chrysalis standing before her that was it, she couldn’t help it. She missed her warmth. She was so happy to see her, she wrapped her arms around her neck.
“... Huh, I guess you missed me that much then did you?” Chrysalis teased, while leaning into the hug.
It felt so nice to be back with Luna. She thought Luna would be mad at her for leaving but she was glad that Luna ran up to her, they stood like that for a few moments, holding each other, both of their hearts pounding so fast, so many feelings coming all back at once. Chrysalis moved some hair away from Luna’s face and placed a quick peek on her forehead.
“C-Chrysalis...” Luna said quietly, she didn’t meet the woman’s eyes. She stood looking at the floor, pulling away from the hug, her eyes were starting to fill up.
“...I know.” Chrysalis nodded sadly, she placed her hands on Luna’s shoulders.
“I’m sorry, Luna.”
“...Stop. Don’t apologise. I was the one that let you go.” Luna pulled back from Chrysalis.
“But... I-I broke your heart...” Chrysalis looked down at the floor, feeling guilty.
“We can’t keep doing this to ourselves Chrys. I’ve moved on from it.” Said Luna. Although, it might have been a white lie she told because sometimes she still felt hurt from Chrysalis leaving, she knew she had to do but she wished that she did stop her from going.
“... I know. But, I still feel guilty, I’ve missed you so much Luna.”
“I-I missed you too. Being without you for the past few y-years...” It felt like Luna was on the verge of crying, talking about what happened with her and Chrys... it hurt way too much.
“...Luna. You don’t need to say anything. I know it hurt you. It hurt me too.” Chrysalis said softly as she pulled Luna into another hug.
Luna let a few tears slide while Chrys wiped them away. She spoke up again, changing the conversation. She hated to see Luna so upset.
“...Anyway, I have stuff for you. Celestia phoned me the other day and told me what happened.”
Luna nodded, wiping away the few last tears, “...H-how much did she tell you?” Luna’s voice still quivering.
“Everything.” Chrysalis said deadpan, making Luna give out a long sigh, she knew that Chrysalis could be trusted with this information so she wasn’t too mad at Celestia.
“...So it’s true? It actually happened? Magic was involved? Real magic...”
Luna walked over to her desk, sitting down and Chrysalis sat in front of her.
“Yes, it’s true. I don’t even know how to describe it, I remember we used to stay up late and chat about what we would do if we had magic in this world. It was honestly like watching one of those fantasy movies.”
“...And here I thought that Tia was in one of her prankster moods...
So the kid?”
“She’s outside with the construction crew as part of her punishment she has to help out as much as she can.”
“Tia told me you’ve taken her in?”
“Indeed I have. We’ve just recently found out that she’s been homeless, she had an apartment but got kicked out. She’s having a really tough time right now and I want to help her. She’s had no one to look out for her and I feel like that’s what she’s been missing all this time.” Luna said sadly.
”Poor soul. You’re doing the right thing Lu by taking her in. She probably really appreciates it more than you know that you’re giving her a second chance.”
“Well you know me, I got my second chance so why shouldn’t she?”
Chrysalis nodded at that.
“Anyway, here’s the papers.” Said Chrysalis as she went into her bag to get the files for Luna.
“So, I’ve made up a birth certificate, ID proof and I have appointed you as her legal guardian. These are the things Tia told me that she would need but any other documents you need, you can just give me a call.”
Chrysalis handed the files over to Luna.
Luna reached out for the files, she smiled as she looked over them, ’I hope Sunset won’t be mad’ Luna thought to herself, then went back to speaking to Chrysalis.
“Thank you, Chrys. I appreciate it. But can I ask why did you do this for me?” Luna didn’t want to sound ungrateful but it confused her that Chrys wanted to help her but the two haven’t been in contact for years.
“...Well I know you Lu, you wouldn’t be doing this for anyone. You must really care about the kid to do this.”
“I do. She reminds me of what I was like at her age. She just looks so lost, she needs a lot of guidance and care, I’m not going to lie when I say these last couple of days have been hard for the both of us. She’s still getting used to me, the one thing that is really bothering me is the nightmares she keeps having. She won’t even talk to me about them. The only thing that she’s told me is that it’s her demon that keeps talking to her. I’m hoping she will allow me to get her to see a doctor.”
“...I remember when I had to deal with yours. You cried for hours while I held you in my arms. If this kid is anything like you she will get through them, she has you now. She’s not alone anymore. She’ll open up eventually, it took you awhile to open up to me too.”
Chrysalis sadly smiled at Luna, she remembered all those nights she spent with Luna when she had a bad one, Chrysalis was there through it all and helped Luna every way she could, hugging Luna close to her, making sure she was okay.
Luna looked Chrysalis in the eyes, she had a warmth in them, behind those eyes held so much love for the woman, it was so easy to talk to Chrys. She would always make Luna feel better somehow.
“... I had doubts whether or not I’ll be the right fit to help her. I thought Celestia would be better for her. But, I do, I really do want to help her. She’s only just a young girl, I just feel a connection with her. Is that weird? She’s only a student but yet something in the back of my mind is telling me to do more and that’s not usually like me. I’ve never felt like that before.”
“... It’s not weird Luna. We’re human, we feel what we feel. You will be able to help her. You’re already doing so. I’m glad you have someone else in your life that you can watch over.”
“..T-thank you Chrysalis. For everything. I don’t think my plan would work if Celestia didn’t call you in. “
“I’m glad I could help. I’m just hoping there won’t be another clone of you soon.” Chrysalis said teasing Luna.
Luna rolled her eyes. “Don’t you start, Tia’ said the same thing.”
Chrysalis chuckled. “It was good to see you today Luna. I know both of us were too scared to contact one another. I knew Celestia would end up being the one to do it.“
It was true, Chrysalis has been back in town for a few months and Luna wasn’t even far away from her anymore but she was always too scared to pick up the phone in case she got rejected or that Luna moved on. If she learned that Luna moved on that would break her.
“...Chrysalis. The past two years, I have waited for you. I didn’t see or date anyone else. I tried to after you left but I-I couldn’t. It was too soon. But, when Celestia told me you were back in town, I didn’t know how to feel. I wanted nothing more than to just go to you there and then, but, I-i didn’t want to get hurt again.”
“... I am so sorry Lu. While I was away all I kept thinking about was... you. Every hour of the day, while in bed, at work, it was just you. So much guilt washed over me. I just wished... you were there, besides me, with your warmth and me hugging you close. I missed it all. I couldn’t finish the job. I had to come back... but then, I just couldn’t find it in me to face you.”
Luna got up for her chair and walked over to Chrysalis side, placing herself down in Chrysalis lap, she hugged the older woman close. Her head laying against Chrysalis chest. She could hear Chrysalis heart beating fast, the two sat in silence like that for a while. Enjoying this time together.
It was clear that the two of them missed each other dearly. It was then the bell rang and Luna realised that she had to go back to her work, Luna groaned which only made Chrysalis poke her side making Luna squawk.
“Hey! You know I don’t like that...” Luna jumped up and yelled at Chrys.
“Yeah, but it won’t make me stop doing it, You’re like a little kid Lu.”
“Ohhh, see you.” Luna shot a deathly glare which only made Chrysalis chuckle ever more.
“Sadly, it’s time for me to go Luna. You need to get back to your work. I hope I’ll be able to see you again? Even just as friends? Maybe we can go out for dinner?”
“I would like that, Chrys. I’ll give you a call, although it might be a wait, Sunset needs me there with her. You will really need to come over and meet her.”
“You waited two years for me Luna. I’m sure I can wait as long as I have to for you. I’ll come over to meet the kid soon when she is ready.” Said Chrysalis.
Luna was still in her lap, moving Luna off her and standing up to walk over to the door, she gave Luna a quick hug goodbye and a kissed her on the cheek, then she left the office.
After Chrysalis left, Luna went back to her seat at her desk. She let out a long sigh and let a few tears slide, she didn’t realise until now how much she actually missed Chrys, it felt like everything was back to the way it once was.
Could she try again with Chrys? But would that get in the way of her helping Sunset? She looked at the files again Chrysalis gave her and she smiled; a young girl needed her help right now. Would it be selfish of Luna to jump back into a relationship when someone else needed her first? Sighing again, she put the files in her bag. She was going to discuss the matters with Sunset when they were home. She could only hope that Sunset would take it well.
Luna went to head to Celestia’s office, they had matters to discuss, she wanted to tell her sister what happened with Chrys.
“Hey sis.” Said Luna as she opened the door to Celestia’s office, she was sat at her desk doing paperwork while drinking a cup of tea.
Celestia looked up and noticed the sad look on Luna’s face. She could tell that she was crying.
“... Luna? Is everything okay? why do you look like you’ve been crying.” Said Celestia as got up from her desk and rushed over to Luna’s side.
“I’m fine, Tia. I just saw Chrysalis and well, things did get a bit emotional. We’ve missed each other a lot.” Luna reassured her sister.
“I see. I’m glad you finally talk it out. Honestly, it was driving me insane that you two kept avoiding each other and not talk about your feelings.”
Luna chuckled at that. “I didn’t realise how much I missed her and when I saw her...everything just came back. It just felt right.”
“You know, I think you two really need to try again. What’s stopping you? Chrys is back in town. You both care deeply about one another.” Celestia placed a hand on her sister’s shoulder.
“It’s complicated sis. I don’t want to jump back into things again. What if I get hurt? Plus I have someone else to think about now. I can’t just jump back into a relationship when someone else needs me. It’s too soon.”
“Well... you could always wait until Sunset is settled more. She’s a teenager Lu. She won’t need you all the time. You’ll be able to work things out.”
“Honestly. I'm just thinking your playing match marker so you can just get rid of me.”
“Pfft, don’t say that Luna. I only want you to be happy.” Said Celestia who flicked Luna on the head who let out a “ow” and a glare at Celestia, then the two broke out into laughter.
“Anyway. I got the paperwork I just wanted to come by and say thank you. I definitely wouldn’t have had the guts to phone Chrys like you did. I need to talk to Sunset about it tonight. I hope she’s okay with it and doesn’t think we’re throwing stuff onto her or expecting anything.”
Celestia smiled. A planned well worked out. Her younger sister was happy to reunited with someone she loved and she hoped that she was going to be making someone else happy too.
“I’m sure she will be. She will probably be really grateful to have someone finally looking out for her the way you are doing Lu. She can finally have a happy life here.”
“That’s all I want for her. I just want her to be happy.” Luna sighed.
Sunset was still working on the front of the school, it was nearly time for the school day to end but Luna wanted to make sure Sunset was inside the office before any of the students got to her on their way out of school, after the talk with Celestia Luna made her way out to the front of the school to collect Sunset.
“Sunset!” Luna shouted over where Sunset was working on a part of the wall, Sunset stopped what she was doing, looking up to see who was calling her name, she finally noticed it was Luna waving her over, she gave her a soft smile.
“Hey, what’s up?” Said Sunset quietly. Stopping what she was doing to speak to Luna.
“I want you inside my office before the students come out. You’re finished work for today.”
Sunset nodded, quickly tidying her last bit of work and saying goodbye to the construction crew she left the job and walked with Luna to the office.
Luna opened the door for them both. Sunset headed in first taking slumping down on the seat in front of the desk, making Luna let out a chuckled as she closed the door behind her.
“Hard day?” Luna said as she walked up to her seat, she was amused by Sunset’s sudden tiredness.
“I never thought repairing a wall would be so hard.” Pouted Sunset. This comment just made Luna chuckled even more.
“Well... you did decide to destroy it.” This just earned Luna a deathly glare from Sunset.
“Hey! At least I’m trying...” Sunset shot back at Luna.
“I know you are, Sunset.” Smiled Luna.
It was then the bell rang for school to finish. Luna and Sunset waited for an hour before heading home, Luna finishing up on paperwork and Sunset was just sitting there waiting for her to finish up.
“Right, I think it’s time we better head. Takeout for dinner? What do you fancy?” Luna suddenly spoke. Filing away her last paperwork, she got up for her desk to fetch her stuff and put her jacket on, waiting for Sunset to respond.
“Anything, but as long as it’s vegetarian.”
“I forgot you are vegetarian.” Said Luna making her way out the door, looking behind her for Sunset to follow her.
“How did you know?” Asked Sunset raising her brow at Luna as she followed up next to her.
“I remember one time you came into my office to complain about the lack of vegetarian options on the lunch menu.”
That made Sunset blush, she remembered yelling at Luna about it.
“Sorry for yelling at you about that.”
“It’s alright.” Luna smirked. “I did take it up with Celestia after that and I got the school menu changed for you. A lot of students are vegetarian but not many brought it up.”
The pair made their way to the parking lot, Luna pressing her keys to unlock her car. They got inside of the vertical, a realisation waved over Sunset, all those times Sunset was horrible to Luna and yet Luna still went out her way just to help her. It shocked her really, she sat quietly in the car while Luna started it up and glanced over to Sunset.
“Are you okay? You’ve gone quiet...”
Sunset looked up to Luna, “Yeah... I-i just thought you never actually listened to me all those times I came storming into your office...”
Luna blinked at that. She thought I never listened to her?
“Of course, listened to you Sunset. You might have been difficult to deal with sometimes, but I still listened.”
Sunset hung her head in shame. If she wasn’t so horrible to Luna in the past maybe it would have been easier for Luna to get Sunset to start talking to her.
The rest of the drive was silent. They made a quick pit stop to the Chinese, Luna ordered for her and Sunset and took the meals home. After dinner Luna thought it would be best to discuss the files she has for Sunset.
When the two got home they had dinner then Luna did the tidying letting Sunset go into the living room to watch tv, Luna went to grab the files from her purse, she headed into the living room.
“Sunset?” Said Luna grabbing Sunset’s attention from whatever she was watching, she looked up to Luna and saw that she was holding paperwork in her hands she looked curious.
“What’s that?” Sunset asked, pointing to the files.
Luna held up the files. “These, are something I wish to discuss with you. Is that okay?”
“Yeah.” Sunset turned down the volume to low so she could listen to what Luna wanted to talk to her about, Luna made her way over to the other end of the couch.
“Sunset. An old friend of mine came to see me today and gave me these files. These files, they are for you.”
“F-for me?” Asked Sunset glancing at the papers and then looked back to Luna.
Luna nodded and handed them to Sunset to show her.
“My friend wrote up a birth certificate, ID,” Luna hesitated for a moment to showing the other file.
“... And the last file states that I am your legal guardian. Are you okay with that? I know you’ve been independent since being here... but at least now you have someone that is going to care for you... i promise you I will do my absolutely best. You have me now Sunset. You always have, even in the past. But now, this is proof I’ll be there for you.” Luna said nervously, she noticed that Sunset’s eyes were starting to tear up, she threw herself at Luna, letting a few tears fall on Luna’s shoulder, Luna returned the hug smiling and placing her hand on the back on Sunset’s head, giving Sunset a moment.
Sunset couldn’t believe that someone would go out their way to do this for her. Even after everything she done. It made her really happy. She had a life now. She wondered why Luna went through all the trouble just for her but she didn’t realised how much Luna already cared about Sunset even before taking her in.
“Sunset?” Luna spoke up, pulling away from the hug, she looked Sunset in the eyes.
“W-why?.” Sunset said quietly,
Luna smiled, “Because, you deserve a life here. A new start.”
“A-are you sure you want m-me?” Sunset asked, finding it hard to ask those words, she has never felt like anyone wanted her in their life’s, her parents and the Princess casting her aside, she did feel unwanted most of her life.
“Sunset, of course I want you here with me. I want nothing more. I want you here, so I can help you grow. This apartment is also your home now, too.”
“Y-you won’t leave?” Sunset looked up to Luna for hope, if she was going to have a new start she wanted Luna to see her all the way through.
“Never. You have to understand Sunset, I care for you. Me and you we’re very similar in many ways. I see so much of myself in you, no matter what you do, no matter how many times you fall, even if you cause trouble, I am still here for you. I don’t think you could do anything that would want me to make me leave your side. You’re practically stuck with me now. I just have to ask this again, do you want this?”
Sunset nodded. “I want nothing more.” Sunset hugged Luna again. “You have no idea how much this means to me.” Whispered Sunset into Luna’s chest.
Luna returned the hug. She was happy that Sunset took it well.
Here's to a new beginning...