//------------------------------// // Chapter V // Story: An Uneasy Alliance // by TheKing2001 //------------------------------// Sunset I strolled through the store with the other two girls as I vaguely listened to them talking and making jokes. I was subconsciously feeling guilty about telling them that Pinkie made up friends out of house hold objects. I gave a grunt and quickly shook my head. She’s not our friend, she said that herself. All bets are off the table now I reminded myself as I felt Lavender tapping me on the shoulder. “You okay?” Lavender asked quietly as I looked at the slim girl as she brushed some strands of blonde hair out of her eyes as Fuchsia examined a shelf of peanut butter. “I don’t know,” I admitted and forced a smile. “You?” “I’m okay, just worried about you. You’re going through a lot,” Lavender hugged me as I froze. “It’s okay to be sad.” “You’re surprisingly good at talking to people. I never really talked to you before or liked you much because of the whole locking us under the stage,” I said as Lavenders face fell. “But I certainly will admit that I was wrong and like you now. You’re a very nice individual.” “I still dislike the sirens. I’ve never been that cruel before, I was always the super kind girl of the group. At least you forgive me though.” “Not your fault,” I argued. “You were all under their spell, you can’t be held responsible for what you did under it. Mind control is a nasty thing back in Equestria. And of course I forgive you, I already planned on doing so if you three ever came up to me.” “If only the others thought the same. Everyone was beating themselves up over it at first and well, now it’s just me and my girlfriends.” “I was the one who pulled the lever remember?” Fuchsia added suddenly I embraced Lavender back. Fuchsia was leaning against her cart with a genuine look of regret. “That was my fault, stupid mind control. We hadn’t been there for the Fall Formal because the two of us were sick but Trixie went because she had to as leader of our magic club. She did corroborate that mind control was nasty stuff.” I flinched slightly as Fuchsia joined in the hug and I raised an eyebrow. She and Tri9xie didn’t entirely strike me as the affectionate type. But then again, I didn’t really know them all too well, which I planned on fixing that. “Yeah it is. What do you girls got planned after this?” “Go home, put groceries away, make dinner and clean. Our last magic show practice was a bit messy,” Fuchsia admitted sheepishly. “Maybe you can come over one day, up to Trixie though. We don’t really do anything without the three of us agreeing to it. Respect and all.” “You guys don’t do anything at all without getting permission from all three?” I asked in surprise. “Not really for everything. Only when it comes to money or our house. That’s it,” Lavender explained as I nodded. “We all three have jobs and one bank account so we share literally everything except for well clothes, toothbrushes and lady business supplies.” I turned slightly red as we all three separated. I had kinda figured that. It was common sense after all to not share that type of stuff. “I’m gonna head home. I’ll see you girls around?” I asked hopefully as they both looked at each other and nodded. Lavender leaned forward and hugged me again as I slowly hugged her back. It felt nice to hug someone again other than myself. “They actually hugged me Ray!” I squealed as I held my lizard on my arm, making eye contact with him. “I was a bit concerned they were faking it at first but in all honesty, I have no friends except Twilight and a few faculty right now. But now, I’m convinced they are actually on my side.” I watched as Ray licked my finger, laughing slightly at the feeling. While I didn’t keep much from my former friends or Fluttershy in general, Ray was one of the one things I refused to get rid of. He was my little buddy. I stood up and carried Ray over to his aquarium I had transformed into a house, gently setting him inside and placing the lid back on top as I eagerly flopped on my bed, magical book in my free hand. Hey Twilight, you busy? I waited patiently as I kicked my shoes off, watching them fall to the floor as I stifled a yawn, glancing out the window. The sun had long since fallen. Hey Sunset! Sorry, I was busy dealing with Spike taking yet another seven hour bubble bath. Just got visited by Daisy and Lily about having almost no water for their plants. I gave a faint chuckle and smiled, tapping my pen against my chin in thought. That sounds like Spike based on what you told me. I accidentally ran into Rarity and Pinkie at the grocery store today. Rarity was not enthused to see me with Fuchsia or Lavender. Fuchsia solved the problem in her own unique way. I’m almost afraid to ask what she did. Wasn’t she the one who pulled the lever to trap us under the stage? Yes, but she feels really bad about it. She and Lavender even hugged me today! Repeatedly! I’m happy for you Sunset! I’ll be coming over shortly, don’t worry. I think Spike won’t be coming over this time, he’s currently working on his crush. Rarity again? It was slightly weird thinking of Spike having a crush on Rarity with him being a dog and all. I don’t know what he is in Equestria, but I know the human Rarity and beastiality is kinda frowned upon in this world. I don’t know about Equestria, I’ve personally never slept with any Diamond Dogs and frankly, I’m not interested in doing so. Yup. I’ll talk to you in the morning, Spike is making me eat apparently. Twilight doodled a pony rolling her eyes as I giggled at the drawing. Okay, goodnight! Love you, Twily! Love you too Sunset. Platonically, of course. I gave a laugh as I closed the book and set it on my nightstand. I usually tease Twilight about saying I love you and all but this time she beat me to the punch. “Goodnight Ray buddy. I love ya.” With a yawn, I closed my eyes I snuggled up more into my blanket and fell asleep.