//------------------------------// // Epilogue // Story: Terminal Chaos // by Eternal Sunset //------------------------------// “Luna, I’m home!” Principal Celestia called out as she entered her home. She heard laughter coming from the living room and went to investigate. She found her younger sister relaxing on the sofa while looking through an old family photo album. “What are you looking at?” “Just some photos of our high school days,” Luna said as she was looking at a photo of herself and Celestia. As a teenager, Celestia’s hair was dyed black and purple and cut into a mohawk. She had a spiked collar on her neck, multiple piercings on her ears, and jeans at the thigh to show off her toned legs. Her midriff was bare to expose her strong abs. She wore a denim jacket that was torn at the sleeves to expose her strong muscular arms that were crossed underneath her impressive bust. She had an “I don’t give a fuck” look on her face. Next to her stood Luna who was shorter than Celestia since she was younger, dressed in 80’s style clothing with a matching hairdo. Her bright sunny smile was a stark contrast to her sister’s. Anyone who knew them back them would never have guessed that they would become a school principal and vice-principal. “You sure were ripped back then,” Luna remarked. “Excuse me?” Celestia raised an eyebrow, her hand on her hips as she looked at her sister disapprovingly. “I’ll have you know I’m still as fit as I was back in high school.” “I know, but you hide it under your clothes,” Luna rolled her eyes. “Sunset Shimmer looks almost as muscular as you when you were her age.” At the mention of Sunset Shimmer’s name, both women went silent. “It’s hard to believe that she’s my niece from another world,” Luna whispered but Celestia heard her. “I was at a loss myself.” Celestia recalled how shocked she was at seeing her own daughter at her school. “Seeing her struggle after the Fall Former really got to me,” Luna said as she clutched her heart. “I wanted so badly to hold her in my arms and tell her I love her and that everything would be okay.” Celestia felt the same way, but her confusion and doubt stopped her from acknowledging the other Sunset as her daughter. “Say, when is-” Luna didn’t finish as they heard the front door open and a familiar voice. “I’m home!” Luna immediately bolted from the couch and towards the door. “Sunset!” “Auntie Lulu!” Sunset greeted as she set down her bags and held out her arms. Luna immediately wrapped her arms around Sunset and spun her around. “Oh, my precious Dream Catcher! I’ve missed you so much!” “Easy Lulu, don’t make the poor girl dizzy,” Discord said as he held one of Sunset’s bags. Luna set Sunset down as she broke the hug only for Celestia to hug her daughter too. “I’ve missed you so much, my Little Sunshine,” Celestia said. “I missed you too, Mom.” Sunset returned as she hugged her mother tightly. “So how’s college?” Celestia asked as she broke the hug. “It’s going well. I’m acing my classes,” Sunset answered. She was studying to become an educator like her mother and aunt. “That’s my princess,” Discord said as he ruffled Sunset’s head. “Dad!” Sunset laughed at her father’s affectionate display. “It’s good to have you home for the holidays,” Luna said happily. She was going to make the most of her time with niece. “Yeah, so did anything exciting happen while I was gone?” Sunset asked as she and her family walked back to the living room. “Where to even begin,” Luna said with a roll of her eyes, a playful smile on her lips as she could only imagine the look on her niece’s face when they told her that she had a twin from another world. It would be quite the story.