It was lunchtime in Canterlot High School. Sunset was heading for her friends' table when she saw that they were very upset. Some of the girls even looked like they were crying.
"Hey, guys." Sunset greeted. "What wrong around here?"
"It's that mean critic we heard about." Rainbow Dash replied angrily.
"You mean Svengallop?"
"Yup." Applejack said sadly. "We were rehearsing for that play you probably heard about."
"Oh yeah." Sunset replied feeling sad herself. "That play about a young girl who was abandoned by her parents. She was put in a foster family who treated her better. And, Diamond Tiara was asked to play the lead role."
"Right." Pinkie Pie added. "While the six of us were ready to rehearse, Svengallop showed up and struck at us"
"We had important parts in that play." Rarity continued. "But, Svengallop thought we aren't worthy. So, he had us dejected from this project. And asked Moondancer, Minuette, Wallflower Blush, and the Garden trio to take our places."
"You mean Rosebud, Lilly, and Daisy?" Sunset asked.
"That's them, darling."
"We were also told not to watch the play when it's done." Fluttershy sobbed. "That critic would probably have security guards to keep us out."
"Our chance to shine is taken away," Twilight protested, "and we can't even see the final results. We're stuck!"
This brought Sunset to tears, feeling her friends pain. "Oh man! And, I thought Miss Harshwhinny had a lousy temper."
"I know." Dash replied. "Svengallop was so cruel and vicious, even I got scared. And, I don't usually scare so easily."
The bell rings, signaling the end of the school week. Everybody leaves for home for the weekend.
"Sorry for what Svengallop did to you, Twilight." Flash Sentry said.
"Thanks, Flash." Twilight replied. “At least somebody feels bad for us.”
“How dare that man ruin this opportunity, Rainbow Dash!” Protested Spitfire.
“Tell me about it.” Dash replied. “I’d love to give him a punch on the nose!”
Even the girls of the Canterlot Movie Club felt the sting if Svengallop's antics.
"I can't believe that Applejack, Rarity, and Rainbow Dash won't be in the play." Scootaloo said sadly.
"This is a very heartbreaking moment." Apple Bloom replied, helping Sweetie Belle dry of the tears from her eyes,
As many of the other students comfort Twilight and friends, Sunset talks to Wallflower.
"I learned of what my part is." Wallflower said. "This was supposed to be Fluttershy's role."
"I can't believe our friends can't perform nor watch the play." Sunset replied with disgust.
"I'm sure Svengallop will regret his actions. What can Twilight and company do about getting over this embarrassment?"
"I might have an idea."
Wallflower Blush joined the other students to comfort the girls. Meanwhile, Sunset got on her phone to make a call. "Hi, Barbara. It's Sunset. Can you and your friends meet me at my apartment?"
Later that day, Sunset was in her apartment with six other girls. Barbara Gordon, Karen Beecher, Jessica Cruz, Kara Danvers, Zee Zatara, and Diana Prince.
"WHAT?" Barbara gasped. "You got to be kidding."
"I wish I was kidding, Barbara." Sunset replied. "But, I'm not. Now, thanks to that critic, Twilight and company are out of luck."
"Sounds harsh." Kara added. "And, I thought I had a lousy temper."
"At least you have good reasons to get angry." Barbara said.
"But, why would someone like Svengallop strike at those girls?" Jessica asked. "I figured you take the blunt of most criticism."
"My guess," Sunset figured, "he learned of our misadventures and decided to punish them for those moments."
"You made a point." Zee said. "Any magic you encounter often comes from your old home in Equestria. I'd love to visit that mystic land."
The other girls looked at Zee with shocked looks. Zee defended herself. "What?! I can show those creatures my kind of magic, you know."
"Maybe for another time, Zee." Sunset told her.
"The question now is," Karen interrupted, "what will those six girls do now?"
"I don't know." Sunset replied. "But, since there's a three day weekend coming up, maybe they'll think of something."
"Well, okay." Kara agreed. "But, why do you need us. What can we do?"
"Maybe the six of you can cheer them up. Their families and friends will probably give them something to do to put that embarrassment behind. Hopefully.”
"And, you would like us to come along to help out." Jessica said.
"That's about the size of it."
Diana walked up to comfort Sunset. "Don't worry, Sunset Shimmer. We'll be glad to help you."
Sunset's eyes widened. "Really, Diana? You will?"
"Of course. Friends help each other. And, we will be honored to help your six friends."
This made Sunset feel a little better. Knowing that these six girls are here to help her.
"Thanks, you guys." Sunset said happily. "If I hear what those girls are up to, I'll let you know. Which could be a little hard for you, Diana."
"Me?" Diana gasped. "What makes you say that?"
"Given your background, you're still probably not used to any high tech gadgets yet."
"You maybe right. But, I am learning little by little."
"Yep." Barbara added. "We've been guiding her well."
This gave Sunset some relief. Zee then had a thought. "What about you, Sunset? What are you going to do this three day weekend?"
"I'm planning to relax at a yoga retreat." Sunset replied.
"Ever since you were introduced by miss Lotus Blossom," Jessica said, "you've been taking yoga seriously."
"Thanks, Jessica. On that note, this meeting is ajourned."
The six friends leave the apartment. This gives Sunset some time to think about her decision.
"I can't wait to see how these six girls can help my friends." Sunset said to herself. "After what Svengallop did to them, they can sure use some cheering up. Good thing this place I'm heading to is here in town. While I'm not on a yoga mat, I'll keep my ears open for what Twilight and company are doing."
Meanwhile, at a place called Sweet Justice, Diana and her friends discuss their mission.
"We each know what we must do." Diana said. "Let's do our best and help these girls out."
"We're with you, Diana." Karen replied.
These six girls are ready for anything.