//------------------------------// // ~ 2 ~ 04 ~ Tuned Oppositely // Story: If I Could Love Again... // by Petalled //------------------------------// After the Rainbooms had defeated the Sirens, and after another puff of smoke but only this time to Trixie's defeat, the leftovers of the audience had started departing ways until the Rainbooms were the only ones on stage along with Sunset and Flash. ''You know,'' Rainbow said, ''Twilight is going back to Equestria soon, and the Rainbooms could really use someone to help Fluttershy on backup vocals.'' Sunset smiled before grabbing a guitar and started playing epically on it much to everyone's surprise. ''I also play guitar,'' she said with a hint of innocence through everyone's disbelief. Flash rolled his eyes. ''That's my Sunset.'' He looked at Twilight. ''Uh, I mean—'' After Twilight wordlessly told him it was okay, Rainbow broke out of her trance, and added, ''we'll see.'' Sunset beamed from cheek to cheek before she was pushed from both sides as every one of her new friends gripped her into a group hug. Soon, they were at the portal saying their goodbyes for Twilight and Spike to depart ways from them. ''I do wish your stay was permanent,'' Rarity pouted. Twilight smiled. ''Me too, but I have responsibilities over there in Equestria. I'll still come and visit you guys once in a while. Its citizens need me. But now I can go through the portal whenever I need to so this won't be a goodbye — it's just goodbye till next time.'' She looked over her shoulder at Spike. ''Ready?'' ''Ready!'' he barked excitedly. They gave another smile to their friends before they were about to go through the portal until a hand grabbed onto Twilight's arm. Confused, she looked around and saw Sunset holding onto her. ''Sunset?'' ''Don't go yet,'' she said. ''I... I want to say something. Alone, that is.'' Everyone looked at each other confused before they went away for a while for the two to talk. Sunset took in a deep breath. ''I know what you're going to say, and there's no hope for me this time for this but... I just want to let you know.'' ''Let me know what?'' Twilight asked, tilting her head. She sighed and stepped forward. ''I felt something between us. I thought you could feel it too. Didn't you also?'' Twilight's ears clamped against her skull. ''Actually, I did.'' ''Then why didn't you say something?'' ''Well, because it will only complicate things,'' Twilight replied. ''I mean come on, Sunset. I literally told you not too long ago that I liked Cadence who is married to my brother. You've literally dated Flash who then began liking me. And now us two?'' ''But we don't have to overthink and complicate it like that!'' Sunset protested, frowning. ''I really, really like you, Twilight. I mean it. I think I've always have but I've only now just started realizing it.'' ''Still.'' A frown attached itself to Twilight's lips. ''We're going to be living in separate worlds. How are we—?'' ''You said you can come here any time now,'' Sunset cut her off. ''Besides, we can write to each other and catch up through that journal Celestia and I would always used to use.'' Twilight frowned and folded her arms, turning away to the side. ''Still, I'm not too sure about this. I mean Flash likes me — or you? How will he react?'' Sunset held onto Twilight's hand, and straightforwardly said, ''we'll tell him.'' Eyes wide, Twilight pulled her hand away. ''What? Are you crazy?!'' ''Don't you want to be with me?'' she asked, frowning. ''I... I do,'' Twilight attempted, her heart beating after saying that. ''It's just that...'' Sunset sighed frustratingly and pulled Twilight into a kiss before she could say any more or react. She placed her other arm around the latter's shoulders as she lengthened their kiss. ''Oh my!'' ''Eek!'' Twilight squealed as she broke apart, noticing all her friends staring back at them. They were all speechless, looking at them with their mouths hanging open. ''That...'' Pinkie started. ''Was... AWESOME!'' Rarity, Applejack, and Fluttershy even started beaming from ear to ear until Rainbow Dash was the last one. Twilight bit her lip and turned away for her reaction but she felt something held onto her hand. She looked at Sunset who gave her one of her most assuring smiles and she returned it. However, Rainbow walked over to them with a blank expression until she wrapped her arms around the two. ''Well, I never quite have imagined it,'' Rainbow said. She turned to Sunset, and said in a whisper, ''but if you break her, I swear I'll—'' Applejack pulled her away before she could say any more. ''That's enough now.'' Rainbow huffed but never tore her eyes away from Sunset. Sunset only felt insecure now, but Twilight managed to comfort her just by rubbing her back and smiling. ''Well, we'll go now,'' Twilight finally said. ''Your counterparts are all probably waiting for us.'' She and Spike hugged everyone again and when they broke apart she gave Sunset a brief goodbye kiss before they made their way through the portal. Watching them leave, Sunset absentmindedly wore a sad smile before her friends began hyping her on what just happened, Rarity the most thrilled for the details. Hey Twilight... How's life back in Equestria? Must be really nice to be up there with lots of friends — especially now with royalty. Of course, Celestia doesn't really count considering she taught us and Cadance was my friend and your foal sitter. Still, I can't help but feel numb without you like I lost my other half after our fingers slipped away from each other even though we still are able to contact each other. Just not physically. So Flash Sentry kept asking me about you and saying how he misses you and stuff. Heh. Who could blame the guy? But I do still feel incredibly guilty for stealing his girl, but I also feel like I've won... Never thought I'd let my ambition brag about like that again, especially over a girl. Anyways, everyone misses you. Sometimes I wonder what it would be like if I were in your position. Must feel great to have everyone feel like that about me. About Flash Sentry, I'll handle him so you don't have to worry the next time you see him. He also told me how the two of you slept together. Wow. I never thought I'd see you as the feisty type, Twi. Well, that's my time. Rainbow Dash just brought us all over to a place called 'McDonalds', apparently, it's similar to Hayburgers over at Equestria, except instead of hay it's made of meat. Animals. But I'm a pony! Well, was, but I still am! So I decided to take a vegetarian burger. Yours Sincerely, Sunset Twilight looked up from the journal and had a flattering smile make its way over her lips. Her heart was beating as fast as ever and she could still imagine her kiss with Sunset Shimmer — it had felt wonderful, much like with Cadence but even better. She felt like they were soulmates but she didn't want to jinx things and so she levitated over a quill and began jotting down her reply, giggling along like a foal. Dear Sunset, I sure have missed you and the others too, but mostly you. How have the others been by the way? Sorry I couldn't be able to come back there — I've had a lot of royal duties lately that Celestia had thrust upon me. But don't worry I'll come back and especially for you. He told you that? Well, guess what, you nosey sneak. He told me how you were so good in bed. Top and dominant and aggressive, huh? We sure have to put that to the test the next time we meet. Your 'Friend', Twilight