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// Chapter 1: Mingling with Students 
// Story: Equestria Girls - The Tale of Two Sunsets 
// by HumanSunset63 
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The day went on as usual for Sunset. All seniors were expected to prepare for graduation, and with finals already completed, they were not required to attend class. Despite this, many of the seniors still came to campus, either to mingle or receive college acceptance letters. Twilight Sparkle was waiting at the office for her full-time scholarship to Canterlot University, thanks to her outstanding performance and 4.0 GPA. Although Sunset had decent merits of her own, along with a 3.9 GPA, no colleges had offered her full-time scholarships, so she had instead been waiting for response mail, whenever it may come. Nevertheless, she didn't pass up this seemingly final opportunity to hang out with her friends.

Things had been going well for Sunset, as everybody she greeted had given her a friendly attitude and response. It was a total contrast to her previous reputation as the power-hungry tyrant whom once ruled the school with an iron fist. Nobody shunned or felt intimidated by her anymore, and she was overall on good terms with most students. Despite this, Sunset still had occasional feelings of guilt for her past, and the impacts left on certain students. The way she treated Fluttershy back then stood out as one of her biggest regrets, as it especially felt dirty to target the girl who hadn't even crossed paths with her, and rarely has the courage to stand up for herself. The other internal guilt was opening the portal to this Human World in the first place, which she speculated was the main reason Equestrian magic leaked in and created the havoc that it did. Although she became used to the magical encounters over time, she still believes none of this would've ever happened had she listened to Princess Celestia and stayed far away from the magical mirror all those years ago.

She battled such guilt on a daily basis, but kept in mind that the girl she once was no longer exists. She's turned a new leaf and was living a legitimately happy life ever since she accepted friendship. She had a good time walking down the halls to look for her friends, as other students she normally wasn't as close with, still treated her with earnest respect.

"I'm hosting a private, after-graduation party at around 7 on graduation day." Octavia mentioned calmly as she saw Sunset. "You are more than welcome to come if you wish, and you may bring one guest." She finished as she handed Sunset an invitation. Sunset smiled as she gave her a thumbs up, to where she returned the same gesture before walking off.



"I'm not really sure who to bring to this event, but I guess it'd be nice to bring Pinkie. Just as long as they don't serve any churros there." Sunset said jokingly, remembering what happened back at the music festival a few months ago.

As she just thought of Pinkie, Sunset remembered that it'd be nice to say one final goodbye to her close friends before they all went off to college. It was certainly possible for them all to still keep in touch, but it would definitely take more effort to do so. Bearing this in mind, Sunset stopped mingling with the other students and went to check the student mailbox. Like before, there were still no response letters to her college applications, so she went off to search the school for the rest of her friends. She knew they had to be around somewhere, as she received a text from Applejack, asking for help in moving out their instruments from the music room.