Sunset Shimmer the teen no more

by Kingcatalyst


Confusion

When I checked my watch, I saw that it was getting late—far too late to be out and about. Fluttershy was sound sleeping, calm as a butterfly, but I knew we had to leave since her parents would be worried sick.

Despite my attempts to gently shake her, she woke up quickly. She yawned softly and opened her eyes gradually. I saw that she briefly glanced around before realising where she was.

"oh umm, Hi miss skies did I fall asleep on you, I'm so sorry for that I was just so tired," She said drowsily, and that's when I noticed something strange—she had bags under her eyes, which were hard to see because they were so small. Because I've had sleepless nights before, though, I knew she was troubled by something, and that would also explain why she broke so easily—even for Fluttershy, it happened too quickly if she hadn't been stressed about something that is

I whispered, "Fluttershy," as she raised her head to face me.

"yes, Miss skies?" Fluttershy uttered a timid smile.

With a light laugh, I replied, "First rule: you can just call me Sunny remember; you don't have to call me miss; it makes me sound old." Fluttershy looked away, her cheeks flushed, and she smiled a little before stopping and beginning to apologise.

She laughed to herself and added, "Sorry Miss—I mean, Sunny—I forgot that you told me I could call you by your name like we are friends." I simply smiled at her.

"It's fine dear second rule to remember is I am your friend," I responded, "however to be honest with you Fluttershy I don't think your diary being stolen is the only thing bothering you is it?" I asked, maintaining a neutral expression, and she looked around her more, then calmed down again. I gave her a dejected smile.

I apologise; you're correct. She kept her head down, her cheeks scarlet once more, and replied, "I haven't been entirely honest with you either, miss—I mean, sunny—it's something else which has been bothering me.

"What's not right?" If something is bothering you, Fluttershy, perhaps I can try to assist you?" I genuinely inquired.

I heard her add, gently, "I don't think you can help this other issue, Sunny," as she turned her head away from me.

"Fluttershy, remember this is a safe space nothing too big or too little will stop me from helping you or any of the students under my care, I'm sure its something I can help with, only if you let me," I added with a grin.

"I want your help but you probably wouldn't believe me it's such a childish thing to say and explain," she remarked with a smile. I was wondering what it could be when I realised that magic was one of the few things considered childish. I wanted to reveal my magic almost immediately, so I assumed she would tell me, but I knew that would be a bad idea because Fluttershy might think I'm a villain and it would make her suspicious of me even more given that the last new magic users took over the school.

She turned her head away from me and said, "Maybe in the future I will tell you, but not right now, Sunny. I need to think about it if that's okay with you, of course."

"Remember rule three you Don't have to make people feel better at your own expense, from what I have been told you are usually the kindest girl around school, However, people have also told me you have been doing stuff you hate now and then to make others happy and while I do admire you want people to be happy don't sacrifice your personality do you understand" I replied softly


"Thank you sunny," She expressed happiness as plain as day on her face, happiness that would vanish after what I said, but that had to be done.


"Fluttershy, you need to talk to them," I stated emphatically that the joy had vanished instantly and had been replaced by worry and concern.

"I don't think they and I are on speaking terms seeing as what happened last time we were together just the three of us," she said, rubbing her arm. I could tell she was recalling the fight. I knew this would be difficult for Rainbow, but I also knew it would be difficult for Fluttershy because it would be even harder for them to apologise now.

"Ok you Don't have to talk to them yet how about you apologise to Rainbow and Pinkie first?" I proposed that she gave me a tense gaze before turning to look down.

"I'll give it a try but can you be there just to make sure nothing happens?" I was planning to be there otherwise, but having a purpose is more preferable, she inquired.

I gently said, "Of course, I'll be there when you do apologise."

"Many thanks, Sunny Sunny, I had better head out before it gets too dark so my parents don't worry." Shouting, Fluttershy bolted for her house.


Later, I'll speak with her about my apology to the sirens. Before realising what I had noticed in one of the surrounding bushes, I noticed a white bow with a yellow tint and some curly hair that had been chopped off. I assumed that the person who had cut the hair was either a teenager or perhaps someone whose hair had become stuck on one of the trees.

I'll put this in the lost and found before I head home, and that's just what I did. I did that before I went home to sleep.