I sat cross-legged on my bed and tried to sort out how I felt about the events of today. I was still slightly doubtful about it all. Felt like some kinda dream but a surprisingly welcome one.
I’d much rather have people be friendly even if I deserve their scorn. Hell, I hate myself and that’s saying something.
I stared at the bed sheets as I chewed on my pizza. I never in a million years thought I’d be eating meat or even worse, enjoying it.
Eating meat was like the biggest taboo ever. I bet Princess Twilight and Princess Celestia would send me straight to Tartarus if they knew about this. And I wouldn’t even fight back in all honesty.
All day, people had been adding their number to my phone or writing it on my wrist. Sandalwood, Norman, some girl named Blueberry Cake, Trixie and her two compatriots. More like the other two held me down while Trixie added their numbers to my phone but could have been worse I suppose.
My phone dinged and I glanced over at it as I set my pizza slice down.
Rainbow Dash: How’s it going?
I gave a sigh as I wiped my hands off on a nearby towel and picked up my phone.
Good I guess. Uh, what about you?
Rainbow Dash: Oh, can’t complain. Only downside is homework. Here, hold on.
I raised an eyebrow slightly as I watched my phone curiously. My phone vibrated slightly as I examined it closer.
“The groupchat?” I asked aloud to myself.
TheAppleFreak: Howdy, Sunset!
Rarebear: Hello, darling.
“No way. She actually says darling when she texts people too. Wow.”
Pinkie: Oh my goodness,you actually added her! I’ve never been so excited in my life. Except maybe that one time we all became friends but this is a close runner up!
Fluttershy: Oh uhm hi.
While I would normally be worried about a response like that, I kinda felt grateful for it after Pinkies.
Rainbow: Of course I added her! She’s one of us after all. Now you can easily reach any of us five at any given time.
Really?
Multiple dots appeared on the bottom of my screen as I held my breath nervously, waiting for them to say it was a joke.
TheAppleFreak: Well,duh! We already told ya about all this earlier at school.
Rainbow: Anyway, wyd Sunset?
I tapped my finger on my chin as I debated an answer. Moping in the dark sounded well lonely.
Just hanging out in my room, eating and watching tv. That technically wasn’t a lie.
Rarebear: Watching what darling? I presume some action movie?
Uh no, not tonight. Lady and the tramp.
Rainbow: Yuck, romance.
Fluttershy: I love that movie. Everything about it was amazing!
Agreed. I’ll uh be back soon.
I yawned slightly as I stood up, picking up the pizza box and plate. I walked down from my loft into the kitchen and put the pizza box in the fridge along with the plate. I set my glass down on the counter and made a mental note to buy groceries. I’ll do the dishes later. Not many in the first place.
I barely use any of the actual plates I own. I prefer paper and plastic silverware. Less to clean up and cheaper too. This way I can spend my money on my video games and live streaming plus rent.
I yawned again, louder this time as I walked back up to the loft. I fell backwards on my bed as I picked up my phone curiously.
Rainbow had been begging Applejack for something about apple cider season while Rarity and Fluttershy discussed romance movies and Pinkie just tossed in random comments. I don’t know how they are all friends. They have such differing personalities, all clashing whenever they hang out or talk.
I put my phone on the charger and curled up in a ball as I closed my eyes.
I was floating in a black room as I looked around nervously at the laughing around me. I hated going to sleep.
“So you’re back,” Demon Sunset’s voice echoed as she appeared in front of me and I stepped back nervously. “You know they don’t care about you right? You’re just a project for them to pat themselves on the back to look good for Princess Twilight.”
I looked down as she grabbed my chin. She was probably right. They most likely were just using me. Hell, if I was in their position I’d use me too if that made me look better in the Princesses eyes.
“You can fight back and protect yourself of course. Show them it’s truly us who’s in charge. After all, I’m you and you’re me.”
“But why?” I asked as she looked me in the eyes. I truly was an ugly thing as a demon, good god. “Shouldn’t I focus on being a better person?”
“Better people aren’t the best,” Demon Sunset scoffed as she rolled her eyes. “Ruthless determination is the only way to the top. You want to be a princess? People prefer actions, not words. Do this and Princess Celestia will have no choice but to make you a princess. The school will be our kingdom.”
“But they seem happy,” I pointed out quietly. “Is it worth being alone if I’m the best?”
“Oh you blind girl. Being the best is what we know. After all, like I said I am you and you’re me.”
I screamed as I felt myself growing wings and burning pain in my stomach as my skin turned red.
I screamed again and shot in bed. My entire bed was wet with sweat as I panted, looking at myself in a mirror.
“Stupid nightmares,” I muttered to myself. “Why do I even sleep?”
I wiped some sweat of my leg and sniffed it, turning red. I hadn’t wet the bed since I was a filly.
I gave a frustrated sigh as I rolled out of bed to change the sheets. I’ve never been more thankful in my life that I live alone and with no nearby neighbors except for Iron Will, my landlord.
I rolled the blanket up as I glanced at my phone on my nightstand.
“Tennis Match and Rainbow Dash did say to text them whenever I needed any one of them,” I said uncertainly as I kept looking at it. I bit my lip as I extended a hand out to it cautiously.
I shook my head and kept changing the sheets.