After breakfast, the girls took turn's having a wash before getting dressed in separately. Sunset put on a pair of ripped jeans and a light blue shirt, along with her old long sleeved leather jacket. It was same jacket she used to wear back when she was evil, it seemed fitting for today. Sunset was finished first, she looked over toward Trixie and the thought of her getting dressed made her blush and the temptation to take a peak was strong. "Im gonna wait outside!" She called out before hurrying off outside as she was beginning to feel all hot and bothered. As Sunset stood outside she looked over at the train tracks, she couldn't see how far they went as trees blocked her view. The pony-girl couldn't help but wonder what today had in store for her. It wasn't long before Trixie hopped out of the Trailer with a smug grin on her face. She was dressed in a dark lavender hoodie with a pair of blue jean's, nothing fancy but Sunset couldn't imagen her dressed in anything else.
"So... Do we just run along side the Train and just reach out and jump on?" Sunset asked, not quite sure how this sort thing worked.
"No. Trixie actually prefers her limbs attached to her. There's a part up ahead where the train drivers take a break, we'll jump on then." The Trixie answers excited at the thought of doing this with a friend.
"Yeah that, makes much more sense." The pony girl chuckled lightly as she rubbed the back of her head in embarrassment.
They soon rushed off with Sunset following behind Trixie, letting her lead the way. Sunset could see how happy she was, it seemed as though there was an extra kick in her step. Gradually Trixie began picking up speed until she was full on running, Sunset was doing her best to keep up with the magician, but she was surprisingly fast. "Trixie, slow down!"
Trixie looked back at Sunset, a massive smile plastered a cross her face. "Speed up, pony girl!"
This was a completely different side to Trixie, she was maze filled with different twist and turns and Sunset found her self getting lost in this girl and she didn't mind one bit. Trixie had come to a sudden stop, this aloud Sunset to catch up, she was out of breath bent over with her hands on her knees. "Ugh... my insides are killing me." Sunset states through bated breaths as she tried to recuperate from that amount of running. It felt as though she had just run a marathon as her lung's we're calling out in pain.
"Come on Shimmer, The train's about to leave." Trixie stated before running off again.
"Oh I regret all of my decisions." Sunset took a deep breath before she gave it her all chasing once more after her magician friend. Sunset gave it all she had as she pushed her body to the limit.
Trixie had hoped on to the open container as the pony girl ran along side as the train began to pick up speed. "Grab Trixie's hand!" She reached out her hand. Sunset gave it all she had, she pushed her body to the limit, before grabbing and take hold of her friend's hand. "Got you." Trixie pulled Sunset in with all her strength causing them to fall over with Sunset landing atop of Trixie. "There, wasn't so bad." She stated, smiling as she moved out from underneath her friend.
All Sunset could hear was the sound of her own beating heart as she laid back against the floor trying to catch her breath. Her chest was heaving as she blushed hard from not just the running but also her little moment with Trixie. She was almost sad when her magician moved away, she was able to feel her hot breath on her face. The thought alone made her squirm as she covered her face from embracement, "How did I get here?" She whispered into her hands.
"Are you going to lay there, all day? Your missing out on a perfectly good view!" Trixie stated, Sunset strained her head up to see her friend looking quite cross. "And after all Trixie has done to get you here!"
The bacon haired girl let out an audible groan getting up off of container floor before placing herself next to her friend. They sat close to the edge looking out at the world going by, they soon made it out of Canterlot, as fields and tree's to come view with sea glistening farther on in the distance. "So how many times have you done this?"
"A few. Trixie tents to escape when life feels to heavy. Which reminds me." She pulls out her phone as Sunset gives her a confused look.
"What are you doing?"
"Im just letting someone ahead know we're coming?" This only confused Sunset more.
"Wait we're meeting someone? Who are we meeting?"
"You'll see when we get there." Trixie answers smugly as she leans back on her hands.
The pony girl frowned at Trixie's reply she didn't like being kept in the dark. But she let it go for now as she was pretty sure it was something that she was going to enjoy. "So who else have you taken to this place?"
"Your the first." Trixie answered bluntly with a sad sigh. "As you've notice I don't really have friends at Canterlot High."
"What about those girls you played with during the battle of the bands?"
"They we're only interested in me because they thought Trixie could win because, Trixie talked a big game. They so went back to hating me soon after." The magician frowned as she looked down. "Trixie's tried being nice to people. Trixie tried making friends but as soon as they heard me talk and say my name in third person, they all made fun of me. They left me note's telling me to die, push me over, calling me a witch, a freak. They made my life a living hell." She pulled her knee's in hugging them tightly as tear's fell from her cheek.
Sunset felt so bad as she could almost feel her own tears build up. "Im sorry, I-I had no idea." She shuffled over to Trixie and layed a comforting arm round her.
The magician was hesitant at first, but soon leant into Sunset's hug, enjoying the warm embrace. "It was before you arrived." They sat in silence as they both enjoy the hug. Eventually Trixie moved away as she sat up, much to Sunset's disappointment. "Trixie soon realised no one was going to accept her for who she was. So Trixie leaned into who she was and pushed people away, I don't care to make friends with anyone at that school."
"So... why was I different?" Sunset asked curious.
"Trixie saw herself in you, trying to prove herself and failing. Trixie could see your eyes, you wasn't lying." She answered honestly. "Im, Glad to have you as a Friend."
"So am I." Sunset agreed as they both lightly chuckled, smiling at each other.
"How about a game?" Trixie proposed.
"Sure."
Sunset felt so happy as they felt closer then before. There was a spark of hope and she felt there was a place for here in this world with Trixie at her side. Trixie felt as though she had found what she had been searching for, for so long. It only made her more excited for the day ahead. The two girls continue playing games until they eventually ended up at their destination. They left the Train headed further into the city.
"Miss shimmer welcome to Fillydelphia." Trixie smiled.
Sunset was shocked, wide eyed gaping at everything. As soon as she arrived in this world all Sunset did was stay in Canterlot, she never ventured off far. Camp Everfree was the furthest she had ever been. This was a whole new experience, the Tall buildings , new shops it felt like a whole new world. All she wanted to do was explore and take it all in. "This incredible. I know we have some where to go but can we at least do a little bit of sight seeing?"
"We have somewhere to go. Maybe afterwards if we can. now come time is of the essence! We're late as it is." Trixie Stated as she walked off with Sunset along side her. Sunset pouted as felt like a child who just been denied Chocolate.
They cross through the city to a dark and dirty alley way. "Um, Trixie, what are we doing here?" Sunset asks worried.
Trixie didn't answer, instead she knocked on the door that had a broken neon open sign above it. "Don't worry, you'll like it." Trixie smiled.
Suddenly the door open with girl standing in the door way with a wide eyed smile on her face as she pulled Trixie in for a hug. "Trixie, so good to see you!"
"Trixie needs to breathe." She struggled to say as the girl held her tightly.
Sunset felt uncomfortable, the girl's smile was so wide and fake looking, it was quite off putting for her. She could tell they we're same age, but the girl gave an atmosphere of someone who was older and in charge. She felt familiar, but at same time completely unknown. Suddenly the girl locked eyes with her, making Sunset feel rather awkward but continued to keep eye contact with her and not back down.
"And you must be the friend, Trixie said she was bring someone." The girl rushed over, embracing Sunset in a tight hug. But as her hand touched the girl, her memories came flooding in.
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Seven Years Ago
The girl and her brother playing before they got older and her brother's accomplishments out shined her. As time went by the brother only shined brighter and no matter the girl would do, she could never be as good as her brother. Their parents seem to only put more time the brother helping to stride higher. The girl couldn't take it anymore she felt so unloved and forgotten about so she took all of what she could find in her Mum and Dad's wallet and purse and ran away. took a train and found herself Fillydelphia and never looked back.
She vowed to makes something of herself and help kids to never feel unloved. The girl wondered the streets as it poured down with rain. Down an darkened alley way found an old hangout empty and abandoned just like she was. But she also saw the potential in what it could be. As time went on she found other homeless kids and she brought them back here and told them her dream and as a well oiled machine they went out to make it safe haven for all homeless kids feeling lost, forgotten and unloved.
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Sunset blinked and she was back with Trixie as the girl hugged her tightly, before looking at her with a wide eyed smile. "It's great to meet you. My name's Starlight Glimmer."
The pony girl was so shocked from what she had seen, a ton of information had been dropped on her and her head needed to clear. "Um... h-hi, I'm Sunset Shimmer it's really good to meet you too."
"I can't tell you how much this mean's to the kids. They always love Trixie's shows." Starlight said before looking back at Trixie.
"Of course they do, I AM THE GREAT AND POWERFUL TRIXIE!!!" She loudly proclaimed. "You do still have my outfits and the tricks that I left here, right? Trixie didn't bring anything with her." She Deadpanned, realizing that she should of brought her things with them.
Starlight giggled at Trixie's actions. "Yes, your thing's are still where you left them." She let Sunset go and started to walk inside. "Well come on in."
Trixie looked at Sunset seeing something was wrong. "We will be right with you, could you just, give us a moment?"
"Just don't take too long, the children are very excited." Starlight said before heading back in.
The magician walk over to Sunset as she look very confused. "Sunset, you okay?"
Sunset gave her head a small shake before looking up at her friend and gave her a small smile before frowning. "Trixie, you know that Twilight and her friends have those powers." Trixie slowly nodded in response. "Well I have a power too." Sunset pulled out her necklace showing her friend. "Sometimes when i touch people, I see their memories, their past. I don;t see all of it, just only what I need to see. Just then, when Starlight hugged me, I saw flashbacks, brief moments."
"What did you see?"
"She ran away from home. Her parents focused on her brother, because he was successful. She ended up here and found this place. And she never looked back. But it was just what i saw, I felt her pain, her sorrow and her anger. She's still hurting, she needs help." Sunset stated.
"Well Trixie doesn't recommend just walking up her and talking about it. Its going to be a sore spot and she may lash out at you."
"But I cant just not say anything. She needs help." Sunset stated. Trixie could see the fiery determination in her eyes. She felt drawn into her eyes like she could get lost in them." Trixie instantly looked away hiding her blushing cheeks. As soon as she had calmed down Trixie let out a loud sigh. "While Trixie gets ready for the show, why don't you take look around and see if you can't get her to open up." All Trixie wanted to do was do a show with Sunset, but she could see how much it meant to her.
"Thanks Trixie, i'll make it up to you." She pulled Sunset into a hug causing both of them to blush. She felt so happy keeping them close.
"Just make sure your back for The Great and Powerful Trixie Show." She pulled away looking Sunset in the eyes.
"I promise." Sunset replied with a small laugh.
They soon followed after Starlight, Sunset was surprised by the inside. It was a gentlemen's bar that had been completely transformed. The walls we're a warm orange with kids art work everywhere you look , the stage had a white bored at the back with purple curtains tied to sides. The adult tables had been replaced with kids tables and chairs of all different sizes, for all types of ages.
There was still hard wood floor but Brightly coloured rugs covered the floor and stopped the chairs from making high pitch noises. In one corner of the was a play area with toys, books and chests to keep the whole place tidy. The bar had been transformed into a kitchen and behind the bar we're two older teens that looked same age as her and Trixie. She recognized the pair from Starlight's memories. Most of the children were up at the bar eating lunch, the rest we're either playing over in play area.
"This place is amazing!" Sunset was Stunned by the transformation, it was completely different from what she had seen in starlight's mind.
"Trixie is going to get ready for her show. You go poke your nose in where its not wanted." The magician said with a playful smile
Sunset pouted at that. "I'm not trying to be nosy... I just want help, if I can." She murmured off.
"Trixie knows, she was just teasing, take a joke, Shimmer." She winked at her friend before heading of to do her.
But as soon as Trixie walked into the center of the room all the children stopped what they were doing and came bounding over with the Brightest smiles Sunset had ever seen. "TRIXIE!" They tackled her with hugs, clinging on for dear life as they asked question after question. Sunset smiled as she crossed her arms and watched her friend deal with her adoring fans.
"You like her don't you?" This made Sunset jump, she didn't realise Starlight had sneaked up next to her.
"I-I don't know what you mean?" Sunset tried to play it off, but her cheek's told a different story as she blushed brighter then sun red tomato.
"Don't give me that, I see the way you look at her." Starlight said with her bright unchanging smile, She playfully nudged Sunset on her arm trying to get her to be truthful.
"Its, Its complicated... Anyway I was wondering if could talk to you privately?" Sunset asked, her face deadly serious.
Starlight was surprised but she nodded in agreement as she took Sunset into the back room's pass the kids rooms and into her office/bedroom. "Would you like to sit?"
Sunset nodded as she took a seat in on a chair by the desk while Starlight sat on her bed. "So, what I'm about to say is going to sound completely insane and a little out there."
"Okay..." Starlight replied a bit hesitant, not knowing what expect.
"So I am one of six- no that's not right." Sunset mentally scolded her self. he was going to mention Twilight other's but she felt that she had to move on from them and stand on her own as a person and a hero. "I have, a power, I can see other people's memories and thoughts. I saw what happened to you when you where younger and how you got here."
"I'm sorry but... what?" Starlight's smile had completely disappeared, she was now confused and on edge.
"It's true, let me show you." Sunset gripped necklace tightly and began to float, much to Starlight's worry. But suddenly Sunset ponied up, which left Starlight in shock and awe.
"Wow... You really wasn't kidding huh." She was stunned.
"I'm here to help please let me." Sunset stated as she finally landed on the ground.
"Look I appreciate the help but my Parents didn't care about me. I wasn't good enough for them, my brother was all they need I was their useless disappointment of a mistake." Starlight could feel herself getting angry and close to getting to tears.
Sunset could see how strongly she felt about this, it reminded her of the time she ran away from Celestia. She remember how stubborn she was on the matter, but she had at least try and get her to at least think about the idea. "I cant make you go see them but look at it this way, you can tell them about what you achieved all by your self. This place is amazing, you've done such good work. You took your pain and turned into something beautiful, that's better then what most people would do. And i'm sure they miss you much more then you think."
Starlight's heart swell with pride as she thought all about the work she had done, but wasn't sure if she was ready to share it with her parent's just yet. "I'll think about it." Starlight replied with a small smile.
"its better then nothing." Sunset stated with a small smile of her own.
There was an awkward moment of silence as the two of them were unsure of where to go from here. It wasn't until Starlight finally piped up again. "I think its time for your girlfriend's show." She teased.
"She's not my... never mind. Lets go." Sunset transformed back into normal clothes before following Starlight back out into the main room.
The room was dark and all of the children where sat silently in front of the stage. the curtains closed, all the kids were eagerly awaiting The Great and Powerful Trixie's Show to start. Sunset stayed at the back not wanting to be noticed by the children and take her friend's spot light. Suddenly The lights around the stage turned on, and a cloud of smoke appeared on Stage. Trixie walked through the cloud of smoke all dressed her usual magician outfit and the children went wild.
As the show went on Sunset could see how happy Trixie was, it gave her such joy. She brought some of the kids on stage and made them feel important. By the end of the Show Sunset knew, she was in love with the egotistical magician, her only worry was did she like me back.
Once Trixie's show was done they couldn't hang around as time was getting on and they need to catch the train back. Trixie changed back to normal clothes and said their goodbyes and headed back to the train. Luckily this time they both made it on bored the train with no hassle. "So what did you think of Trixie's Great and Powerful show?"
"It was great! Those kids really love you, and so they should you where amazing!" Sunset answered honestly as looked to the landscape.
Trixie was a bit taken back by this, she expecting a sarcastic remake or some joke not genuine praise and such high praise like that. Unsure of what to do she changed the topic. "How was your talk with Starlight?"
"She seemed to take what i said on bored, hope she does." Sunset replied honestly.
Silence fell as neither of them knew what to say, it had been quite a day and they were both looking forward to resting back at Trixie's home. But there was still one more thing for Sunset to do and she took this time to build up the courage. "Trixie?"
"Hmm?" The magician looked up to her friend.
"W-well, I-I er, was wondering If you, um... Well, would like to go on a date with me tomorrow?" She asked unable to look at Trixie.
This caught the girl of guard but it made her smile. "What like a date, date?" All Sunset could do was nod her heart was in her mouth, she terrified, her body felt so stiff, this was new territory for her. Trixie only smile even more. "Trixie would love to Shimmer."
As soon as she heard Trixie agree her whole body felt a whole lot lighter. She was now excited to see what tomorrow would bring.