//------------------------------// // Interlude 2: Wheels of Progress // Story: Spider-Man: Web of Magic // by MetalJrock //------------------------------// “Okay now this is starting to get ridiculous…” The Solar Eclipse used her powers to leap across another rooftop, she landed on a knee and continued to make haste after yet another runaway that was causing mayhem in Canterlot City. The villain in question was a common crook… driving a giant wheel all over the street. Sunset sighed, “I offer to take patrol and of course I get stuck with this big wheel…” “You will not disrespect Big Wheel!” Big Wheel yelled at her. Lunging after the criminal, Sunset watched as the wheel vehicle made a ninety-degree turn into another street, “You call yourself Big Wheel, that deserves a lot of disrespect.” Sunset quipped, “Ooh a witty comeback, I guess I’m finally learning.’ she mused in her head. Big Wheel turned his head and shouted, “Shut up! There! My big break! I just have to get to FEAST!” “No no no…” Sunset muttered, realizing that things could go horribly wrong if she didn’t do something to stop it. She stomped a foot down and made her hands glow, capturing the giant wheel in an aura, slowing it down as best she could, “I can’t… let them down…!” she grunted, pulling her hands back as she tried to contain the giant wheel, “Come on, Eclipse! You can… do this!” Big Wheel noticed he was stopping and muttered, “What the hell…?” he pressed the stick shift forward, intending to activate his nitro boosters to escape the magic grip placed upon him. He kept moving forward, but Sunset wasn’t going to let him. She marched forward, hands still glowing brightly with her movements. The Solar Eclipse knew it was over. With a powerful yank, Sunset removed Big Wheel from his driver’s seat, the wheel stopping in its spot as Sunset reached down to capture the villain, “And that’s the end of your joyride.” she joked, “What were you thinking trying to get to FEAST, huh?” she questioned Jackson Wheele. “I just wanted some free food to take home, man…” Wheele muttered in sadness. Sunset frowned, then kept him pinned sitting down, “And you needed a giant wheel for that?!” “I needed a getaway ride from the bank!” Jackson yelled as he noticed the sirens chasing him getting closer, “It was working too!” The Solar Eclipse rolled her eyes and muttered, “Supervillains are weird…” sobering up, Sunset declared, “Well that scene of yours means you’re going to join Shocker and Mysterio behind the stony lonesome. Hope that money was worth it.” “It was before you showed up!“ Big Wheel snarled as the police came to escort him to prison. Sunset put her hands on her hips proudly. Minimal damage, no one was hurt, and she didn’t need to ask Spider-Man for help. Perhaps she really was moving up in the superhero world. ‘Dear Princess Twilight, It’s… been a while since I’ve written in here, hasn’t it? Don’t worry, I don’t need help on my end, I just wanted to catch up for old times sake. Been a hectic few months. For one thing… I’m a superhero now, the Solar Eclipse as I’m called, I found out some of my old magic was dormant inside me after coming here. It’s pretty cool I’ll admit, but scary. Turns out there’s a lot more evil going on in this world than I imagined. Some magic, some with technology, and there are those that don’t even need that much. I have a mentor helping me through all this: Spider-Man. I was… kind of a jerk about this whole ordeal, old habits, but I intend to make it up to him by being a good partner. Him and I make a pretty good team all things considered, and I’ve been patrolling on my own time to ensure the city is safe. I’m sure things are equally as hectic back in Equestria as they are here, so I’ll keep this message short. Hope to hear or see from you again soon. Sincerely, Sunset Shimmer’ Sunset closed the book, sitting on a rooftop and placing it back into her bag. She perched down, awaiting anything that could happen at a moment’s notice. She grinned, eager to reach back to old friend, hoping that she was also proud of how she’d come and that maybe one day, she could visit her home with no shame. Unknown to the Solar Eclipse, however, three girls were keeping an eye on her in the shadows, curious about her new situation. The leader chuckled, “Well well, it seems our old friend has been kept busy.” Adagia chuckled darkly, “And it seems she has her powers. If she can do that, then perhaps we can have the same luck.” she realized. “Isn’t that what that Big Man is doing?” Sonata wondered. “I still can’t believe we’re taking orders from him...” Aria mumbled. Adagio scoffed, “We won’t let him boss us for long. If everything goes according to plan, we will be the ones in charge. Mark my words.” Aria nodded, “It better happen.” Adagio smirked. The Dazzlings now have their old enemy in their sights, now their revenge can come in full force.