It is 03:23 AM on Saturday and Sunset is sat on the floor, with her back on the bed, writing on her journal.
My mentor. That is what she was to me once, but now I know she is my mother and I can't stop thinking: It makes me a princess too? Does she expect that I take part in her life as a princess? This is the reason why she was so hard with me when I was her pupil?
"You know that only one pony can answer these questions, why don't ask her?"
I guess I fear that she wants to make me a princess. I'm not worthy to be a princess, Twilight, not after all I did here and in Equestria. I wasn't worthy when was her prize student and I am still not worthy now.
Sunset, I'm sorry but I think that you are wrong. You are worthy to be a princess, and not only because you're Celestia's daughter, your actions more than proved to me and to her that you are a changed pony/person.
Proof of this is that when you absorbed our friends magic, you were able to become Daydream Shimmer, if your mind and heart weren't good or pure, you could be corrupted but no, you transformed in a shimmer of hope and was capable of turn Midnight Sparkle in Twilight again without hurting her.
I dare to say that the way you used the elements of harmony of your world was something that I was never able to do. I'm or even your mother was never capable of purifying somepony without hurt them, but you? You purified Twilight with care and kindness, which means that you are a better element bearer than me or Celestia. So if it doesn't make you worthy to be a princess, well, Celestia can take my wings away because I am not worthy either!
Thanks, Twi, sorry to bother you so late in the night.
Nah, you are my sister, you never bother me, what are sisters for, apart from hearing each other problems?
Seriously, what sisters do? I'm being a good little sister?
Don't worry Twi, you're the best sister I can ask for.
Thank Celestia. So you mentioned a nightmare earlier, wanna talk about it?
I guess so. I was back in Equestria to my coronation and you and our friends were there. Suddenly everything goes dark, I call your names but have no response and then I felt something sticky under my hoof, I light my horn and see that sticky thing was blood. Looking around I see all of you are dead, slaughtered. I heard a voice, 'Sunny', I turn around and was Pinkie, With a whisper, she asks: 'Why you did it to us, Sunny? I thought you loved us.' I hug her and with a final breath, she said: 'Don't cry Sunny, see? I still love you, even after you killed me.' I woke after that and can't sleep again.
... wow, that was intense. If you want, we can talk with princess Luna and she can help with your nightmares
Thanks, Twi, but I think I'll be fine, probably was something that I ate that caused the nightmare. I just needed to talk to someone or somepony in your case, and I don't wanna wake Pinkie, she's so cute sleeping.
If you say so, but I'll be here if you need me, don't forget. And give Pinkie a hug for me.
I will. Thanks again, Twi, now I'll try to have some sleep, the animal shelter will host an adoption event in the morning and I don't wanna miss this and disappoint Fluttershy just because I haven't enough sleep. Bye
Is almost 08 am when Sunset smells something tasty, immediately her stomach starts growling and she knows that is time to get out of bed.
"Fine, fine, I heard you. See? I'm already awake!"
She came down the stairs and sees Pinkie in the kitchen.
"Good morning, sleepyhead. I made breakfast for us."
"Good morning Pinkie. Yeah, I felt the smell of food and 'Thomy the tummy' pulled me out of bed."
Pinkie pinched gently Sunset's tummy.
"You're a good boy, Thomy. We can't let our Sunny start her day without a proper breakfast."
Sunset sat at the table and Pinkie served the breakfast: scrambled eggs, waffles, a mug of coffee, and toasts. They eat and nearly at 09 AM come on the animal shelter.
"Hey girls!"
"Howdy, Sunset. So, ready for a hard workday?"
"Ready and full of energy."
"So Pinkie, I see that you slept on Sunset's again." Said Rarity with a mischievous smile.
"Absolutely, Rares. She would need a ride to here, and I needed help with math, so we did a sleepover, with just two of us."
"That was what? third time this week? If I don't know you I would start to think that you two are more than friends." completed Rarity
"What? We are just friends." Said Sunset.
"With benefits, obviously."
"Pinkie, you are not helping."
"What do you mean by friends with benefits?"
"Seriously, Twi, for an egghead, you have a lot of knowledge missing. Friends with benefits mean that they are friends who bang casually."
"Hum, I didn't know that you and Pinkie are a thing, Sunset. Since when you are girlfriends?"
"We are not a couple."
"But we sleep together and cuddle on the couch. And sometimes I make breakfast to us."
"You know that you described a couple's behavior, don't you?" Asked Twilight
"Celestia, please kill me. Since when did you guys notice that?"
"Starswirl Festival" the girls answered in unison.
"But we aren't a couple. Sure I love you Pinkie, and spend time with you is always a pleasure. You make me laugh, I really like that your hair smells like strawberry, your smile is contagious, and when you hug me I feel my chest warming, and I'm really happy to be with you."
The girls stay in silence for a while.
"Why are you so quiet girls? Did I say something weird?"
"Sugarcube, you just declared to Pinkie right now, and was so lovely."
Sunset then realizes what she said, she looks at Pinkie and sees tears in her eyes.
"Pinkie, I..."
Before she could talk, Pinkie put her index finger on Sunset's lips.
"I love you too, Sunny. I know that you may feel that you aren't ready for a relationship, but I guess is worth a shot. So, Sunset Shimmer, would you be my valentine?"
"I don't want to hurt you."
Pinkie could see hope and a hint of pain on Sunset's eyes
"We don' have to do anything more than we usually do together if you aren't ready. We can take it slow and see if we like each other as lovers or is just a very special friendship. So, what you say?"
"I'd love to be your girlfriend, Pinkie."
They hug and Pinkie kisses Sunset's forehead. The animal shelter's event was successful and at nearly 15 PM they go to their homes.