Sunset was confused. She felt the magical vibration, but didn't know it's meaning. But she had a feeling that whatever it was would prove to be significant. Almost as if it had something to do with the future. The only thing that she knew for certain was the magical 'boom' she heard and what looked like some magical Lightning Bolt filled the sky. Little did she know that life in Equestria would be forever change because of that Magical Bolt. But that wasn't her main concern right now. Right now, she was dealing with a young unicorn Star Chaser.
Star Chaser was a young male unicorn. He was about 7 years old, with a sea blue body, teal mane and tail, violet eyes, and a shooting star cutie mark. Despite the name and cutie mark he wasn't interested in studying the stars. He wanted to be a Royal Guard like his father had been. Maybe even become Princess Luna's personal bodyguard. He was intrigued by anything to do with Equestria's government. But at this moment he was practicing protecting Luna by 'protecting' Sunset from stray squirrels and chipmunks.
Sunset tried to keep a straight face as she watch Star Chaser going in front of her looking for anything suspicious. She smiled. One day she knew that if Star Chaser stayed on the path he was on, he could make a fine guard. Maybe even Captain of the Guard. She was actually going to suggest that they go inside and go to the Palace Library when she saw her Aunt Luna returning. But she wasn't alone. She had a young unicorn filly with her. This surprised Sunset. She knew her Aunt had gone to her school but she hadn't excepted her to bring somepony back. She decided to go and talk to her Aunt. Star Chaser saw Sunset heading for Aunt and ran ahead of her.
"Hello Princess Luna, Your Majesty." He said stopping in front of her and throwing a wobbly salute."How are you doing today?"
"At ease Star Chaser." Luna said with a smile. "You staying out of trouble?"
"Yes ma'am." He said with a smile.
"Who is this, Aunt Luna?" Sunset asked eyeing Twilight.
"This is Twilight Sparkle, Sunset." Luna said stepping aside so that Sunset could get a better view of the filly. "She is also my new apprentice."
This was a surprise to Sunset. Her Aunt hardly ever took on an apprentice. But whenever she did, she had a reason for it. But what caused it? Did it have to do with the magical vibration she felt earlier? Maybe. But whatever the case she had to talk to Luna.
Star Chaser meanwhile, was fascinated by the appearance of the new filly. He didn't know what a 'apprentice' was, but he always interested in a new face. He was right in front of the leg shielding the filly.
"Hi I'm Star Chaser! Do you wanna play?" He said with a smile on his face.
"Okay." Twilight mumbled.
The two foals went to play and Sunset went into the castle to talk to her Aunt.
When they were back in back in the study Sunset went into her Aunt. She could not believe what was going on. And she was going to tell her so. Even though she was only 13 she was very opinionated. And this was one of the few times that it really showed.
"Another apprentice Aunt Luna, REALLY?! " she shouted. "Don't you remember what happened the last time you took on an apprentice?! Is this because of your sister that you're doing this?!"
"Yes I remember Sunset, but life goes on." Luna retorted. "And I wasn't planning on taking on an apprentice anytime soon, if ever, but Twilight Sparkle is a special case. She displays a special talent in magic and has a level of magic at the same level as an Alicorn. And on top of everything else, she is an orphan. She hasn't even been adopted. So try and be patient with her."
"An orphan?" Sunset asked an eyebrow raised in curiosity."Why hasn't she been adopted? What happened to her parents?"
"You don't want to know." Was all Luna would say on the subject. "But try to remember how you felt at that age Sunset, and try to help her as much as you can.
"First Star Chaser, now Twilight Sparkle. What next Aunt Luna?" Sunset asked with a smirk. "Oh well. I going to see if I can get to know Twilight Sparkle better."
"Good idea Sunset. But I do want to talk to you and Twilight later." Luna informed Sunset.
"Okay. We'll see you at the end of the day." Sunset said taking leave of her Aunt.