//------------------------------// // Rest // Story: Goodnight Sunset, Good Morning Sunrise // by Twilight Nightmare //------------------------------// Life in a hospital bed was boring, much more boring than Sunrise had ever imagined it could be. A part of her was regretting that Celestia had left to take care of some things that needed done before the weekend which reminded Sunrise of something. Today was Friday, the day she was supposed to have her first real date with Fluttershy which made her frown a little. Would Fluttershy understand that she just couldn't make it because of being laid up in the hospital after being stabbed. Surely Fluttershy would understand that, wouldn't she? Sighing, Sunrise admitted that the girl would probably be better off if Fluttershy decided to just forget her. Yeah it would hurt as Sunrise really felt something for the shy girl, but she wasn't sure if she even deserved Fluttershy, much less Celestia. It was something that kept drifting in and out of her mind this last week, at times being happy and content while other times questioning if it was something she deserved. "Hey brat." A voice said from the door drawing Sunrise from her contemplations to find a grinning Luna walking over to the bed wearing a pair of jeans and a loose tee that had a mushroom on the front. She was carrying a stuffed pegasus with a pink mane that for some reason reminded Sunrise of Fluttershy. "Auntie Luna." Sunrise said giving the woman a smile, happy for the distraction from her thoughts. "How you feeling today kiddo?" Luna asked handing the stuffed pony to Sunrise who winced a little as she reached up to take it. Thankfully it didn't hurt anywhere as much as it did when she first woke up and skipped a dose of painkillers. Celestia wasn't happy in the least when she found out Sunrise only pretended to take the pill. "Better, though I'll be glad to get out of here tomorrow." Sunrise said grinning, "Though Pinkie isn't going to be happy about it." "Why?" Luna asked sitting on the chair by the bed as Sunrise shifted in bed a little so she could slightly cuddle the pony. "Kim told me no excitement, and Fluttershy asked if parties counted. Kim said especially parties, said I shouldn't move around much for at least a few days." Sunrise explained, "Kim actually thinks I should stay for another day or two at least, but I can't take it and she admitted I'm most likely good enough to go as long as I'm careful." "Ah." Luna sighed, shaking her head after a few moments. "So Pinkie Pie won't be able to throw you a party for at least a few days." "Not that there would be many people anyways." Sunrise sighed, feeling a little let down that nobody but Fluttershy, Celestia and Luna had come to see her despite all of the flowers. "Must have already gotten over whatever guilt they felt when they sent all of this stuff." "Actually...the nurses station had to ban any visitors except your family and Fluttershy since she...well...since she's your girlfriend." Luna said blushing a bit as she avoided Sunrise's eyes for a moment. "You really don't like the thought of us being together, do you?" Sunrise asked shocking Luna. "NO! No, that's not it! I...ever since I heard about the two of you...and saw how happy you are together...I've been thinking." Luna panicked at first then sighed in resignation, admitting to what her thoughts had been. "I've been thinking that maybe I've been looking for that special someone...in the wrong places." Sunrise looked at Luna in confusion for a few moments before realization began to sink in. Was Luna admitting that she may...be interested in girls? "To be honest...I have never really felt anything for anyone the way I feel for Fluttershy. I still don't fully understand it...I don't have any real experience with romance you know. I do know that I can't stop thinking about her even when I wonder if I deserve to be with her after everything I did." Sunrise sighed. "Hey, don't talk like that. You deserve to be happy." Luna said as she offered up a smile. "And maybe you should just accept the fact that you aren't getting rid of me." Fluttershy said startling the two as she came in the room offering a shy smile to the two. She was carrying her phone, looking at something as she moved over to sit on the edge of the bed handing the device to Sunrise. Taking the phone Sunrise took a moment to get used to the controls as she scrolled down the page, her jaw dropping more and more the farther she went. There were hundreds of different students posting on a dedicated page wishing Sunrise well. While there were like three deleted comments, all of the others were all positive. "Is this real?" Sunrise asked, wiping at her eyes as tears were threatening to spill. Where they all really that concerned for her after everything that she did? "Yep, the nurses have to keep turning visitors away because of how many comes at a time. Theres just too many of them...it's why they are only letting the three of us in." Luna said, stretching as she got up. "I have to go meet with Tia girls, so I'll let you have some time alone. Just...don't do anything I wouldn't do." "What wouldn't you do?" Sunrise asked, blushing a bit as Fluttershy hid behind her hair with a squeak making Luna laugh a little at the two. "Oh, I don't know, just remember that you are in the hospital for a reason soooooo...might be best if you refrain from ravaging each other." Luna giggled at the bright red faces the two teens were now sporting as Luna nearly skipped out of the room laughing. "She...is a lot different away from school." Fluttershy said softly. "You should see her at home...she locks herself in the basement and...I've heard screaming coming from down there. I'm afraid to ask just what she's doing." Sunrise sighed as she shook her head, amused and embarrassed at the same time. She really wasn't sure what her aunt did in the basement, but the cries of 'YES!' the night before getting stabbed surprised her enough to drop the glass of water she was getting. "So...I guess you aren't going to be stealing any kisses tonight." Fluttershy said, becoming more and more nervous as she said it. "I'm really sorry, Shy." Sunrise sighed as Fluttershy leaned over her, careful of her injuries until waves of pink were draped over Sunrise as the two girls' eyes were locked on each other. "Don't be sorry...it just means...that...that...this..." Fluttershy said, her voice growing softer until it was barely considered a whisper before leaning in. At first Sunrise was shocked that it was happening, but she quickly closed her eyes and enjoyed the kiss, returning it. They weren't sure how long they were like that until a clearing through gained their attention. "How are you girls doing?" Sheila asked with a smirk on her face as Fluttershy squeaked out and pulled back so quick she may have well teleported away. She was sitting on the bed, hands nervously toying with the hem of her skirt. "G-good." Sunrise said, finding it hard to speak at first. "That's good, I take it though that neither of you will be coming to this weeks appointment?" Sheila asked taking the chair as she smiled at how cute the two were acting. She couldn't help but feel happy for the couple, even if she did intend to tease them as much as she could without actually hurting them. "I do want to start coming...but I don't think I'll be coming until next week." Sunrise sighed, a little surprised that she did want to go. Yeah she wanted to go before, but it was more for support of Fluttershy. Now she found herself actually wanting to go not just for Fluttershy, but for herself also. "Mom said that it's okay if I skip this week...if that's okay with you? She said she was going to call you." Fluttershy squeaked out, her face still burning. "She did sweetie, it's why I'm here. I wanted to make sure that you both were doing okay." Sheila said, getting a strange look that looked like pride. "I also talked to Celestia, and I have to say I am a little shocked...but happy about what she told me. I already agreed to be assigned to the case...and don't worry about any so called conflict of interest. Those idiots know better than to question me." "Why am I afraid to ask?" Fluttershy asked quietly, looking almost a little scared. "It's no big deal Fluttershy, but it's a surprise...and part of the reason I want to be out of her by Sunday." Sunrise said with a smirk. "Saturday is even better though." "Who is the surprise for?" Fluttershy asked, looking at Sunrise in confusion. "Sorry Shy, it isn't really for you, but for someone else we know." Sunrise said as she gave a mischievous smirk. "I just hope that some of those posts I saw were legitimate." "All of them were." Fluttershy said softly, a little unsure of what could be going on. She wanted to go see Sunrise Sunday to see what was going on, but she couldn't leave...she couldn't! Was Sunrise planning something for them? Fluttershy couldn't help doubting it after everything that happened, but she had a strong feeling she knew who the surprise was meant for. Not that she didn't have faith in the girl Sunrise was becoming, but Fluttershy couldn't help hoping that this surprise was a good one... Luna felt horrible as she sat behind the wheel of her hybrid SUV, not in the least feeling comforted by all of the electronic lights surrounding her from the state of the art dash. She was obsessed with all of the newest devices, games, computers, phones, cars...all of it. It usually made her feel better just by having it all surround her which was why she always went after the newest things. Only now they weren't helping much at all. She had no idea when her feelings for Sunset Shimmer, or rather Sunrise Shimmer had changed so much. For so long she despised the girl for being a reminder of everything Celestia lost and the sins of Luna's own past. Yet now she couldn't help the feelings of love that the girl evoked within Luna's heart, or the affection that she felt for the girl whenever they were close to each other. It was something she hadn't felt for so long after shutting off her heart to anything but her beloved digital playground. Yet now the little brat had melted the ice that had been there for so long. Leaning back in her seat as she gripped the steering wheel she let out a long, drawn out sigh. She couldn't help wondering if her feelings were wrong for the girl, if she was betraying the memory of who her real niece would have been. Yet no matter how much she asked herself if those feelings were wrong, she couldn't get rid of them...and she didn't want to. She loved the girl and hated seeing her hurt the way she was. When had things gotten so complicated? She had gone years without much contact with others outside of her job. She avoided Celestia a lot fearing her older sister had hated her so much for the pain Luna had caused. Yet not only had Celestia forgiven her, she loved her just as much as she did when they were kids before the accident. She should have realized it long ago, but it took the little brat just minutes to open her eyes to the fact that Celestia indeed really cared. And realizing that her lone world crashed down around her and she wasted no time in moving in with Celestia and Sunrise...and now...things were going to change even more. And to her shock Luna was looking forward to it. She didn't know when it happened, but she didn't care. She loved her adopted niece and vowed that she would do her best to help protect her from now on. She failed before, but she'd never fail her rapidly growing family ever again. Starting the vehicle up, she wiped her eyes before pulling out and heading to meet up with her sister.