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// Suprises 
// Story: The Trial Concludes 
// by Zerocool7785 
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Sunset was awoken by Apple Bloom shaking her shoulder gently. Sunset stirred and saw that it was daytime. She went to stretch and realized she was still holding Twilight. 
Sunset looked over at Apple Bloom with half closed lids. Finally Sunset stretched and even though Twilight stirred some, she didn’t wake up. Sunset rolled on her back and unhooked Twilight’s arms.
“What is it?” Sunset whispered.
“When you get up let me know.” Apple Bloom replied.
“Well, I’m up so what is it?” Sunset retorted.
“There was a break-in overnight.” Apple Bloom said.
“Where at the farmhouse?” Asked Sunset
Apple Bloom replied “No. Crystal Prep.”

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After Sunset woke up Twilight. Sunset was getting changed when Twilight 
turned around and saw Sunset in her underwear and was immediately turned around red faced. 
“I hope Sunset didn’t see me turn around. Damn, did she look good in her underwear! What am I saying?” Twilight thought.
“You can turn around now Twilight.” Sunset said.
“Thanks, now please turn around and let me change?” Twilight asked.
Sunset turned around but couldn’t help but secretly watch Twilight change out of her flannel pajamas and even changed her underwear. Sunset tried not to look but caught a glimpse of Twilight in her panties hooking her bra but from behind. 
“Damn twilight has got a body after all. Sunset, she doesn’t like you. Stop thinking this way.” Sunset thought.
After Twilight and Sunset finished changing, they rolled up their sleeping bags and grabbed them and their clothes bags and headed out to the farmhouse to hear the news of the break-in. 
Arriving through the orchards, Twilight saw her brother and sister-in-law at the house. Twilight ran and hugged both of them. Sunset thought it was sweet that an adult man could still hug his teen sister. She was happy to see that the Sparkle family showed affection. 
“So, I heard there was a break-in at the school.” Twilight said.
“Yes, they broke into your old laboratory/workshop that we had sealed off and come Monday was going to be cleared out. I was going to give you all the paperwork that you had stored there and get rid of most of the machines and probably return your tools as well. “ Cadence explained.
“What was stolen?” Asked Sunset.
“All of Twilight's research, hand tools, hell even the furniture was taken. The lab was cleared out.” Shining Armor informed them.
“Oh man, in the wrong hands that stuff could be dangerous.” Twilight lamented.
“Dangerous, it could drain our powers for good. We got to find that stuff.” Sunset said with fear in her voice.
“Don’t worry I got two of my best detectives on it. Your Aunt Chrysalis is also looking into it independently on her own time.” Shining Armor informed her.
“Who would want to break your old lab?” Sunset Shimmer asked.
“I think the best question, is who benefitted from it and who had the knowledge to get into the school?” Twilight asked.
“Abacus Cinch.” Cadence said.
“But we can’t prove it. Plus, she couldn’t pull this off alone. She has to have help.” Twilight said.
“Gilda?” Sunset ventured.
“No Shining Armor here said she’s in a maximum-security facility.” Cadence told them.
“Well, someone helped her, and we got to find out who.” Twilight said determinedly,
“Whoa there little sis, let the police investigate this not a High School Junior.” Shining Armor said, placing a hand on her shoulder. 
Just then Sunset’s phone rang. She stepped outside and saw it was her Aunt Celestia calling. She quickly answered.
“Hello.” Sunset answered
“Ah Sunset, you’re awake good. Your mom wants me to pick you up. What do you say to going out for breakfast? Your friend Twilight can come too if she wants. The invite extends to her too.” Celestia told her.
“Let me check.” Sunset said.
Sunset walked back into the house and saw Twilight talking to Applejack and her siblings. Times like this, Sunset wished she had a sister, or maybe even a brother. She didn’t expect Luna to adopt anymore kids.
“Twilight, my Aunt Celestia is picking me up and we are gonna to go out to breakfast and you’re invited to come with us if you want.” Sunset stated.
“Shining Armor and Cadence is this okay with you guys, because I am guessing you guys were taking me home. Am I right in my assumption?” Twilight asked.
“Yes. But if you want to go with your friend that’s fine. Just let mom and dad know.” Shining Armor said.
“Aunt Celestia just come on over, Twilight has to call her mom and dad to get permission.” Sunset said,
“Um, ok but does she have a way home?” Celestia asked.
“Yeah, her brother and sister-in-law are here.” Sunset told her.
“OK well I’ll be over soon.” Celestia said.
“Ok See you then Aunt Celestia.” Sunset said.
Sunset walked back into the farmhouse and Applejack stopped her. Sunset looked at her confused.
“I think Twilight’s parents want her home; she’s fighting with them on the phone.” Applejack said.
“I don’t hear her.” Sunset said.
“She’s out back on the porch.” Applejack said.
As if on cue, Twilight came in the screen door and slammed it shut. Applejack gave her a disapproving look. Twilight realized what she did wrong.
“Sorry Applejack my parents just make me so mad sometimes.” Twilight said through clenched teeth.
“Ah understand sugar cube. I guess it’s a no go?” Applejack inquired.
“Sorry Sunny but our adventure ends here for today. The ‘rents want me home this afternoon, they say I got something to do at home.” Twilight said.
At this time Apple Bloom came out of the kitchen. After hearing everything she just stood there, and her face fell. She had hoped to prepare breakfast for everyone.
 “Ah guess you aren’t staying for breakfast?” Apple Bloom asked sadly.
“No. My Aunt Celestia is on her way to pick me up. Sorry Apple Bloom, but thanks for last night.” Sunset said.
“Hey maybe your aunt would like breakfast too.” Apple Bloom said.
“No we are going out for breakfast, thanks anyway.” Sunset said hugging Apple Bloom.
“My parents want me to come home, so I am heading out with my brother and sister-in-law. I’m sorry Apple Bloom but thanks for last night. It was fun.” Twilight said.
Twilight headed out with her brother and Sister-in-law. Sunset walked out onto the porch. A minute later Celesita pulled up and Sunset grabbed her stuff and said goodbye to the Apple Sisters and headed off.
“Ah was hopin’ they would stay for breakfast. That’s the icin’ on the cake of a sleepover.” Apple Bloom said.
“Well, they had things to do today sugercube. Anyway, we got a few chores this mornin’ so let’s get ‘em done so we can have our big Sunday meal. 
“I guess so.” Said Apple Bloom downhearted.

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Several hours earlier… 

Abacus Cinch pulled the van up about a block away from Crystal 
Prep. Upon stopping, three girls stepped out and looked around.
“Cinch we are a block away from the school.” Sonata told her.
“This is as close as I can get. If I am seen near the school the jig will be up. Use the back alley and be quiet, let me know when you get to the side of the building. I’ll instruct you from there.” Cinch instructed them.
The Dazzling's quickly changed into all black outfits and dashed across the street. Quickly and quietly, they moved down the first half of the alley. About halfway through, Sonata almost tripped over a cat. It let out a “meow” and headed off.
“Can you make any more noise? We need to get out of this alley.” Adagio snapped.
Quickly and most of all quietly the girls headed through the alley coming our right across from Crystal Prep. The three girls ran across the street. Getting to the side of the building Adagio put her earpiece in and contacted Cinch.
“Okay we made it to the side of the building. Now what?” Adagio said.
“Look for an air vent. It will be cramped but Adagio you should be able to get through it. Once you're in the air vent will split. One shaft will go off to the right and the other one will keep going straight. Take the right one. It should drop down into the lab after a little bit. Once you’re in let me know.” Cinch instructed them.
“O.K. Girls, I will go in and turn the alarm off as Cinch instructed. Then 
once the coast is clear I will let you in, get around the front.” Adagio instructed.
Aria and Sonata quickly headed around the front while Adagio quickly moved through the air vent trying to make as little noise as possible. Once she got to where Twilight’s Lab was, she picked up the grate and realized she was outside of Twilight’s Lab and the door was open. 
Adagio looked in and the room was totally empty. There was nothing there.
“Cinch I’m in front of Twilight’s Lab. The door is open and there is nothing in there, no furniture or anything. It is totally empty.” Adagio said.
“Impossible!” Cinch exclaimed over the radio.
“Well, I’m looking at it. There is nothing in this room.” Adagio repeated.
“Are you sure it is the lab?” Cinch insisted.
“Yeah, let me go turn the alarm off and get out of here before some janitor sees me.” Adagio said heading towards the front of the school. After a few close calls with janitors, she reached the end of the main hallway.
“Cinch, what is the combo to turn off the alarm?” Adagio asked impatiently.
“The combo I had put in, if it hasn’t been changed is 1,2,3,4,5.” Cinch told her.
“1,2,3,4,5? That is the stupidest combination I ever heard in my life, that is the kind of thing an idiot would have on his luggage!” Adagio replied.
“Just get out of there and meet up with the others and get back to the 
Van. We have to use Plan B.” Cinch told her.
Adagio punched in the code and it turned the alarm off. She quickly opened the door and told the girls and told them they were too late; someone had already cleared the place out. 
The girls headed back down the alley, and across the street to the van Cinch sped off, not knowing she was being watched from across the street.

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The back of a moving van was closed up and inside was all the contents of Twilight’s lab. The man loaded up the last items and closed and locked the doors making sure all the contents were securely stored.
“Sir what is the destination for this stuff.” Asked a man in a black police uniform.
“This was too close. We need a remote location, take everything to Bridlewood.” The Cigarette Man replied.
“Yes sir.” He replied and ran to get in the truck.
At this time another man in a black suit walked up and stood next to The Cigarette Man. 
“Cinch reminds me too much of Gilda.” He said.
“Yes, but her vendetta is not with Sunset Shimmer.” The Cigarette Man replied.
“What do we know about this girl? What is her name, Twinkle Sprinkle?” He asked.
“It’s Twilight Sparkle. She somehow used magic and it turned her into a she demon as well.” The Cigarette Man replied.
“Two of them? Now this is getting out of hand.” The other man replied. 
“We must watch both now. Apparently, Sunset turned into a white angelic creature and battled Twilight’s she demon form.” The Cigarette man replied.
“I hope this can be handled.” Said the other man as he walked away.

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Celestia pulled up to the apple farm and Sunset came down off the porch to meet her. 
“Did you have a good time Sunset?” Celestia asked. 
“Great.” Sunset replied.
“Glad to hear it.” Celestia said tossing Sunset the keys. “Now drive us home. Sunset smiled really wide. She always loved when Luna or Celestia tossed her the keys. 
“I am surprised you came to get me Aunt Celestia.” Sunset said.
“Your mom is entertaining a gentleman caller.” Celestia said.
“Wait! What??” Sunset exclaimed.
“Apple Cinnamon is in town and is thinking about moving the business to Canterlot, a more central location and a lot of their business is here.” Celestia told her.
“My mom is also here too.” Sunset deadpanned.
“You really should give Apple Cinnamon more of a chance anyway let’s head out.” Celestia said.
Stopping at The Sweet Shop Celestia had a coffee and Danish, and Sunset had milk and a donut. The two talked briefly.
“Sunset give Apple Cinnamon a chance, he really likes your mom, and cares about her. More than that last a-hole did." Celestia told her.
The rest of the drive home was mostly silent. Upon arriving home Sunset could see Apple Cinnamon’s truck was in the driveway. She walked up to the door with Celestia and upon entering the house they both saw, there was nobody in sight. 
“Aunt Celestia, I’m just gonna drop my stuff off in my room.” Sunset said starting up the stairs. 
“Well, I’m going to put my stuff in my room.” Celestia said, starting up the stairs right behind Sunset.
“I wonder where mom is?” Sunset said to Celestia. 
A second later her question was answered. As they came close to Luna’s bedroom. Moaning was heard…