Canterlot Mall
Airwave’s Airwave
December 21st, 2022
1930hrs
The music came to an end, and Clear-Cut the dragon roared and let out a burst of flames, signaling the end of the performance.
The patrons at Airwave’s Airwave all cheered and applauded Airwave and his staff.
Airwave took a bow before he addressed the crowd. “Thank you. You’ve been a great audience. Stay smooth!” He said.
As the staff got back to work serving tables. Airwave turned to Sparkler. “Another great performance.” He said.
Sparkler chuckled as Clear Cut landed on her shoulder. “Always a pleasure Airwave.” She said. She heard Clear Cut roar, and smiled. “And Clear-Cut says our shifts are his favorite time of day.” She said.
Airwave laughed as he pet Clear Cut’s head. “I think many patrons can agree with that.” He said.
Sparkler nodded and got back to work herself.
Over at a booth, Twilight and BonBon, both of whom were off work, applauded the performance. “I wonder if Airwave ever thought he’d have a freaking dragon as a mascot.” Bonbon mused. “Much less one that is real and is willing to entertain patrons.”
“Before I came to Canterlot High, I would have thought it was impossible.” Twilight said. “And then I started picking up magic readings.”
“Yeah.” Bonbon responded. “So, when does Sunset get back from pony land?” She asked.
“Tonight actually.” Twilight responded.
“So then tomorrow morning the three if you will head out to Saddle Arabia?” Bonbon asked.
“Four. Daydream’s coming along.” Twilight corrected.
“She is?” Bonbon asked.
“Yeah. Sunset is her only family. If she didn’t come along she’d be all alone for Christmas and NO one wants that.” Twilight explained.
“Good call.” Bonbon responded.
Twilight nodded as her thoughts drifted back over the past few weeks. She almost couldn’t believe how much had happened in such a short time. She met and started dating Sparkler, learned that she was a secret agent, and she was now dating both Sparkler and Sunset together in a three way mutual relationship. Also, Twilight’s and Sunset’s demons were let loose, but to offshoot that, Daydream Shimmer also was pulled from Sunset’s mind. Twilight couldn’t help but smile as she thought back to Daydream’s first days as her own physical entity outside of Sunset.
It came as a surprise to everyone that the De-Evilizers sucked the Angel out alongside the demon. More so because it seemed as though wings, pony ears, and a ponytail was her DEFAULT form rather than her super form. But once they got past all the surprise, they welcomed Daydream with open arms…and a classic Pinkie Pie welcome party. Over the next few days, they helped Daydream acclimate to this new world she found herself in. Registering her as a student at CHS, settling her in with Sunset, who offered to share her apartment with her, and even getting her a job at the sushi place Sunset worked at. Ever since, Daydream had assimilated beautifully into human society.
Twilight was brought out of her thoughts when Clear Cut landed on the table and roared at her. Twilight chuckled and held out her hand, which Clear-Cut nuzzled with his head. That was the other thing that happened in the time she had known Sparkler. She, and everyone, learned that Clear-Cut was some kind of key to Sparkler’s apparent Crystallizing Pony-Up and her powers. “You certainly loosened up and warmed up to us haven’t you.” She told Clear-Cut, who was dressed up in a cute little Santa outfit made by Rarity.
“Has he revealed anything else about Sparkler’s power?” Bonbon asked.
“Nope.” Twilight responded with a head shake. In the 2 months since Clear-Cut was released from Sparkler’s pendant, Clear-Cut, who they knew under no uncertain terms knew a great deal more about Sparkler than they did, had refused to come out with any new information about Sparkler’s powers, and his excuse had always been “She is not ready yet”. “One of these days you’ll have to tell us you know.” She told Clear-Cut.
Clear-Cut just roared at her in response. Bonbon rolled her eyes. “I’m guessing you said she isn’t ready yet.” She deduced.
Clear Cut nodded his head at Bonbon, telling her she guessed right. “Of course.” Bonbon said.
Clear-Cut nodded and took off, getting back to his job. “That just makes me even more curious about what he’s hiding from us and Sparkler.” Bonbon said.
“Whatever it is, it must be good.” Twilight responded, wondering just what Clear-Cut knew about Sparkler that no one else did.
Canterlot High School
Canterlot City
December 21st, 2022
2130hrs
Later that evening, Sparkler and Twilight stood outside CHS, standing by the portal awaiting the return of their beloved. Twilight was on the phone with her parents. “Yes Mom, We’ll be back the day after Christmas day…Mom we’re going to the desert, I doubt I’ll need snow pants…Yes I have Sparkler’s and Sunset’s gifts. I’d never forget those.” Twilight said.
Sparkler just leaned against the statue itself, Clear-Cut giving her a confused look. Sparkler chuckled. “She’s talking with her mom about last minute trip preparations. Mothers can often go a tad overboard in packing.” She explained.
Clear-Cut roared. Sparkler smiled and took him in her hands. “Speaking of. Let’s get one thing clear Clear-Cut. The same rules apply as they do in school. You only get one chance before I put you in the Cat Carrier. No one you’re going to meet is evil. And none of the unknown boxes will be malicious. The point is to surprise the person with a gift.” She explained. “So no torching the gifts. Got it?” She asked.
Clear-Cut roared at her in response. Sparkler smiled. “I’m glad you quickly mellowed out.” She said. It was a tad rough at first, but Sparkler was pleased that Clear Cut was actually listening to her and behaving himself. She only had to use the Cat Carrier one time. And not even because Clear-Cut misbehaved, It was because he accidentally sneezed fire at a test she was taking and vaporized it. Luckily for her, her teacher had predicted that and had a spare ready, and was kind enough to give her extra time to finish it, after she returned from cat carrying Clear Cut. Since then Twilight created a fire retardant workout wrist sweatband for him to use.
At that moment, Both Sparkler and Twilight saw the portal start to glow, and out jumped Sunset Shimmer, Twilight pocketed her phone and she and Sparkler burst out smiling. “See you in a few days Mom.” Twilight said quickly before hanging up. “Sunset!” She and Sparkler exclaimed excitedly as they hugged their girlfriend.
Sunset took a moment for the dizziness to go away before she smiled and hugged her girlfriends back. “Sparkler. Twilight. I missed you so much.” She said as she returned the hug.
“We missed you more.” Twilight responded with a giggle.
“How was Christmas Pony style?” Sparkler asked as they all separated.
“It was…Definitely something.” Sunset responded. “But I might need to go back there soon.” She added.
“How come?” Twilight asked.
“I’ll tell you later. Right now, I just want to enjoy Christmas with my family here.” Sunset told them.
Sparkler and Twilight could see it clear as day that Sunset’s time in pony land wasn’t as jolly as they thought. But they decided not to press the issue. “Well, Come on. Let’s go home and load up the Sparkmobile so we can get an early start tomorrow.” Sparkler said. “Got a long trip ahead of us.”
“Ooh. Yes let’s go.” Twilight said. “I’m so excited to see your hometown Sparky.” She added.
“Yeah. Me too.” Sparkler responded. “And I’m excited to have a hassle free holiday. No demons, no work, just us spending time together.” She said.
“Oh I can definitely use that.” Sunset said as they headed to the Sparkmobile.
North Pole Region
North Pole
December 21st, 2022
2200hrs
“Finally, after several weeks, we finally found it.” Midnight Sparkle said.
“Time to ruin the most wonderful time of the year.” Sundown Shimmer responded, both of them began laughing maniacally and evilly, excited to put their plan into action.
To Be continued…