//------------------------------// // Season 4: Episode 13 - Sunset Snippits IV // Story: My Little Pony: When Friendship Shimmers - Reboot // by RobtheMorpherPony //------------------------------// After the Equestria Games were done, Raiden's training began in earnest. Sure, there was that stint where Spike got nervous and had to get cheered up through both Sunset & Twilight pep talking him before the big event, as well as Ray. Sweetie Belle deciding to walk with him to the torch just added to the young drake's confidence so the torch lighting went off without a hitch. However, when Raiden said his training was going to be ruthless, the ponies had no idea just how ruthless he was referring to. Turns out, the Raichu had the strange ability to seal items, Pokémon Moves, and as it also turned out, the ponies' magic. This actually made the training become very ruthless very quickly. And for the past few days, this was the training the ponies were subjected to; even the Shadowbolts. Still, today was a day for rest after all the harsh training; with more training coming soon. This gave Sunset some time to think back on some of the past events. Bats! Add-on While the Vampire Fruit Bats were seemingly taken care of, Sunset did notice that despite everything, Fluttershy had a fanged tooth. So, she quickly did some diagnostics. What she found was shocking. "So, Fluttershy's still got Vampire Fruit Bat DNA in her?" Twilight asked. "'Fraid so. The good news, is she'll have much better control over herself and will only turn into her Flutterbat form once every full moon." Sunset said. "And what's the bad news?" Applejack asked. "She'll still have a craving for apples while transformed. So I suggest she stocks up for the night ahead, as she'll be up all night." Sunset said. "That's not really great for my health though." Fluttershy said. "Well, if there's any other good news, when you're in your Flutterbat form, when you return to normal the next day, it'll be as if you slept the entire night." Sunset said. "This is going to take some getting used to..." Fluttershy said. Rarity Takes Manehatten Add-On "I'm pretty sure I warned you not to give out a whole roll of your fabric before the contest, Rarity. You should be thankful Coco Pummel stood up for you." Sunset said. "That's pretty much Sunset's way of saying 'I told you so'." Ray said. "Your one to talk, Mr. 'I like Smolder a lot, but I don't show it'." Sunset said. "Wh-SIS! THAT'S NOT FAIR!" Ray shouted. Every pony else got a laugh out of that, much to Ray's embarrassment. Simple Ways AU "Wait, you're not even going to try and woo Trenderhoof?" Sunset asked. "Why would I want to? I have Lucky Belle. I would dare not let myself be spoiled by any pony else." Rarity said. "...Wow. That's some dedication." Sunset said. Suddenly, she heard Trenderhoof yelp in pain. He looked very much in pain. "...Applejack, did you do what I think you just did?" Sunset asked. "Eeyep." Applejack said. "He tried to flirt with me at first, and then he just grabbed me out of nowhere." "...Yeah, that constitutes as self-defense there. Stallions should know better than to just grab a woman out of nowhere like that." Sunset said. "At least Flash is courteous to ask if he can massage Twilight." "Sounds like the two are getting serious." Rarity said. "I wouldn't be surprised if they started outright dating soon." Sunset said. "It's way too soon for marriage." She added. "Why do I have a bad feeling you're going to eat your words in a few weeks from now?" Applejack asked. Filli Vanilli add-on "Can't believe this. I go to Canterlot to introduce Starlight to my mother and then I find out that you made her touch Poison Joke ON PURPOSE. If this wasn't because of Big Mac losing his voice; and FYI, I will be giving him a talking to about challenging Pinkie Pie of all ponies to a Turky Call competition later; then I'd be sorely upset with you, Rarity. But you took things way too far after that." Sunset said. "I do apologize for the incident." Rarity said. "Well, just to make sure you don't get carried away like this a second time, Fluttershy, I think you have a new helping hand with your animals for the next three days." Sunset said. "Wait what?!" Rarity asked. "You went overboard with Fluttershy being effected by Poison Joke; and really should've cured her as soon as Big Mac regained his voice. But you didn't do that and instead, made Fluttershy do things she's not comfortable with doing. So, I think you owe her some compensation." Sunset said. Rarity groaned. She learnt her lesson today: Don't take advantage of your friends, or Sunset will make you regret it. It Ain't Easy Being Breezies Add-on Sunset had to take some time to recover from being a Breezie more then the other Ponies. Still, she was laying down with a smile on her face. It took Fluttershy a large amount of courage to do the right thing, which was to kick the Breezies out of her house. And what's more, it was the kindest thing to do too. Still, the amber unicorn couldn't be more proud of the usually timid Pegasus doing that. Ever since she was cursed to become Flutterbat at least once a month, Fluttershy has really started standing up for herself more. Leap of Faith Add-On "Seriously? Those two con artists were here while I was helping mom and Starlight come to an understanding over my brother?" Sunset asked. "Speaking of, how has he been on the other side of the mirror? Has Twilight or you checked?" Applejack asked. "I did. But it seems Sunburst vanished out of thin air. Remember, there was that one trip to the crystal empire I took when I knew the portal would be active, but I had to help the human counterparts of you gals take down those sirens. Thing is, Sunburst wasn't even there anymore. It seems he vanished into thin air." Twilight said. "...So Sunburst is missing. Again." Sunset said. "Better keep this to myself, because if mom finds out, I don't think there will be any stopping her from actually taking the easy way out this time." She said. "At least convincing her to move to the Crystal Empire was easy. I think the change of scenery instead of being where Sunburst was last will do her some good." "Why do I have a bad feeling about Sunburst?" Pinkie PIe asked. The main reason for the break today, is that Twilgiht was called to Canterlot. Which makes Sunset wonder, just what is going on in the world to warrant an emergency meeting like this.