Medley Residence
KiliHima Town
December 22nd, 2022
2030hrs
“Snowing? In KiliHima Village?” Aurora asked.
“That’s never happened before.” Thundercracker said. “And the temperature doesn’t change?”
“There’s only one explanation.” Daydream said. “Magic is involved, science alone couldn’t create this kind of weather.”
Sparkler nodded. “Yeah. It must be magic.” She said. After word in ElectroScratch spread that snow was coming, the place pretty much cleared out because…well it was unusual for a desert town and people didn’t know that a little snow wasn’t going to hurt anything. So everyone went home, while Sparkler took Twilight, Sunset, and Daydream back to her parents’ house. “SMILE is probably already on it as we speak.” She said.
“Is that what that call you took was?” Sunset asked. “Was it SMILE?”
Sparkler said nothing, not sure if she should talk about the call. I just wanted a happy holiday with those I love most…now I’m not sure what to do. The two sides of her were in conflict. The secret agent part wanted to check it out and solve the mystery, and the civilian part just wanted to leave it up to SMILE.
“Sparkler?” Sunset asked after a moment of silence. Approaching Sparkler, who had been looking out the window at the falling snow.
Sparkler glanced at Sunset’s concerned face, before sighing. “SMILE is probably on it…but they weren’t the ones to call.” She revealed.
“If not them, who were they?” Daydream asked.
“I don’t know. They never said.” Sparkler responded. “All they told me was that they knew what was causing these anomalies, it’s a device that they own. And if I had to make a guess, it was stolen, and they want my help to get it back.” She deduced using her sleuthing skills.
“Oh? Are they coming to pick you up or something?” Twilight asked. Assuming that Sparkler had agreed to help.
“No…because I never gave them a yes or no answer.” Sparkler admitted.
Everyone stared at Sparkler in disbelief. Not expecting her to not have automatically said yes.
Sunset placed a hand on Sparkler’s shoulder, and wanted to ask if something was wrong, but her empathic powers activated suddenly and her eyes glowed bright white as she entered Sparkler’s mind.
Within her mind, Sunset could see the conflict Sparkler had going on. One side was saying go be the hero she was, and the other was reminding her that she had told Sunset and Twilight that this Christmas would avoid becoming an adventure of that variety. Sunset could also see how the conflict really affected Sparkler, making her have doubts about the future. And how she had REALLY been feeling her whole life.
Sunset’s power deactivated as quickly as it activated and Sunset’s eyes turned back to normal. Sparkler’s eyes were wide, having felt Sunset enter her mind, but Sunset paid it no mind for the moment as she turned to the others. “Daydream, could you, Aurora, and Thundercracker give me and Twilight a moment alone with Sparkler please?” She asked.
Daydream understood and silently urged Sparkler’s parents that they needed to give them some privacy. While Aurora and Thundercracker didn’t fully understand what just happened, they were told of Sunset’s ability and trusted that she would help Sparkler. So the three NOT in the relationship cleared out, and Sunset coerced Sparkler over to the couch. “Sparkler, I saw what was going on within you.” She said.
Twilight moved over so Sunset and Sparkler could sit on the couch, and she immediately gave Sparkler a concerned look over what Sunset just said. “Sparkler? What’s going on?” She asked.
Sparkler sighed. “I just…I don’t know what to do.” She said, as spontaneous music started playing.
“The two sides of you are conflicting with each other.” Sunset said.
“They are?” Twilight asked. “How come.”
Sparkler glanced at Twilight, before getting on her feet as she started singing.
🎶For as long as I can remember
I've never really fit in
Sure I had family and friends
But could any of them crystalize?
Living in a lonely world
Turned upside down
When I learned to SMILE.
Up until now
I've maintained a balance
two sides of my coin
A harmonious duet
Never a shroud of conflict
Found within
That is...Until now.
“Something’s changed that?” Twilight asked.
“Yeah…” Sparkler admitted.
Moving to Canterlot
I planned to hold the duet
But then something sparked in me
Something I did not expect.🎶
“That would be us.” Sunset deduced. “Me and Twilight.”
🎶I’m not sure what it is
What you girls have done
But when I’m around you
I finally truly feel ordinary
Now I'm torn
being pulled in two directions
I hear the call, but you are here.
Do I answer or sit it out
Leave it be or deal with it.
I'm at a crossroads
I don't know where to go.
I just don't know...🎶
Twilight’s heart sank, as did Sunset’s. They did know the double life that Sparkler was leading, but they had no idea before now just how much they threw it out of balance for her. It was enough for them to stand up and pull Sparkler into a loving hug. “Sparky…” Twilight cooed.
“Why didn’t you tell us any of this before?” Sunset asked.
“Because I had pinkie promised you on the way here that agent Medley was on leave, promised to spend christmas with you two instead. Heck, I went as far as to leave all my secret agent gear at home.” Sparkler responded. “Save for my glasses and watch…And the Sparkmobile and…Look the point is, I didn’t want to ruin Christmas for you two.”
Sunset and Twilight glanced at each other, nodded, and pulled away from Sparkler as they started singing.
🎶Ever since you came to us
We’ve been drawn to you
Whether it was charm or gifts
You intrigue us to no end.
The time we spend with you
We cherish every day
Now we ask that you
hear what we have to say
The story of our lives
It comes with twists and turns
Sometimes we’re just meant
For extraordinary lives.
With all that you are
And all that you can do
It’s clear as day
That normal isn’t for you.
You’ve faced villains
Stopped doomsday
Probably saved the world
Once or twice
You fight for what’s right
And you never give up.
It’s who you are.
It’s who you are.🎶
“Is it though?” Sparkler asked. “I’m currently questioning whether I should get involved when other agents are still on duty.”
“And that’s wrong because…?” Sunset asked.
🎶Sometimes we’re pulled in two
separate directions
Not sure where to go
But You’ll ever be alone
The people in your life
Will pull you through when you fall
And no matter where you go
We’ll always be with you
If you hear the call
We’ll always understand
The world needs you
It’s calling for its hero
It’s calling for its angel.🎶
The music faded away as Sunset and Twilight pulled Sparkler back into a hug. Sparkler, hearing what they were saying, couldn’t help but let a few tears fall as she hugged her lovers back. “You two wouldn’t mind? Really?” She asked.
“Something is trying to sow chaos on Christmas. And NO ONE likes that.” Sunset said.
“We fully understood what we were getting into when we agreed to date you.” Twilight said. “Course I didn’t find out until AFTER we got together but still.” She joked.
Sparkler couldn’t help but chuckle. “I don’t deserve either of you.” She said.
“No, you do. You absolutely deserve to get the girl.” Sunset said. “Or both of them in this case.”
Sparkler giggled as she pecked her lovers on the lips in a quick kiss. Twilight giggled and smiled. “Now, go be the hero we know you are.” She told Sparkler. “We’ll still be here when you get back.”
Sparkler hesitated for a few seconds, making sure she knew what she wanted to do, before she pulled out her phone and called back the mystery caller. After they did the SMILE authentication exchange, Sparkler cut to the chase. “I’m in. What’s the mission exactly?” She asked.
“I’m sending you coordinates. We’d prefer to discuss it in person.” The caller said. “Also, Bring Twilight, Sunset, and Daydream with you. Their skills would also come in handy.”
To Be Continued…