//------------------------------// // Chapter 17 // Story: Book 1: A Sunlight Story // by Universal Timegate //------------------------------// In the kitchen Sunset gathered some ingredients for something special for Twilight. While levitating the last item she heard a scream coming from the hallway, the source of the sound was Twilight. Sunset rushed to her aid horn charged ready to attack the intruder. When Sunset arrived to the scene she lowered her guard discovering that she was only screaming about Flash Sentry being put down by 3 darts to the neck, back, and flank. There was no sign of blood for the darts to hit anything fatal so Sunset can only assume that he was unconscious. Twilight however was hyperventilating, she was trying to wake him up but there was no response. She put her hooves on his chest and began to perform CPR (without mouth-to-mouth) but still no response. She was about to alert some nearby guards to get him to the hospital until Sunset stopped her. “He’ll be fine Twilight he’s only unconscious.” Sunset didn’t know herself if he was dead or not but again there was no trace of blood so she kept the conclusion in her mind. Twilight looked at her as if she saw a ghost. “H-h-how do you know this? *gasp* Did you do this Sunset? Oh sweet Celestia why, why, why, why!” Twilight was too distracted by her own sadness to even try to harm Sunset she just threw soft blows to her backside that really did no superficial damage that Twilight can normally cause with her magic. To Sunset this was like being hit with a boxing glove without any force applied to it. She grabbed Twilight’s hooves into her own. Twilight attempted to resist but Sunset wouldn’t allow it, she had a grip that was just strong enough for Twilight to be held and passionate enough to calm her down to an extent. “Twilight, my love, you don’t need to worry I will explain everything to you if you just give me a chance to do so.” Sunset gave her a small kiss on the cheek to ensure that she was safe and was in no danger of being harmed in any way, shape or form. Twilight gave her a light hug and nuzzled Sunset’s neck as a sign of forgiveness. “Okay let’s talk in the throne room.” Twilight said with not very much audibility. Sunset got up and motioned Twilight to follow her. With some small restraint Twilight followed her marefriend to the throne room. Once inside the throne room, Twilight sat in her seat while Sunset stood next to her. Twilight was waiting for the explanation patiently. Sunset was trying to find the words to perfectly summarize what is happening but each result in her head didn’t play out well so she began from the beginning of it all. Sunset gave a small sigh, “Okay let’s start from the beginning of it all… So Twilight you remember that make out session we had recently?” Twilight’s cheeks burned a fire red but nodded recalling the events. Sunset continued, “Good, so when we both went to sleep Princess Luna was sitting on the edge of the what was known as the hole in your bedroom-“ “Our bedroom…” Twilight said more clearly. She paused for a second, never Sunset heard her say that it was their bedroom. But she proceeded with the explanation. “Our bedroom. She was observing the explosion that Celestia has caused that I think killed Discord. Anyways, when I woke up she told me that a guard has been sent to us to protect us-“ “We already have a guard Sunset.” Twilight interjected. “I was getting to that Twily. Luna said that this guard will never reveal himself but he will watch over us. He can communicate telepathically because I had a conversation with him while you were trying to help me with my issues but the only issue I had was the conversation.” Twilight looked around to try to find the guard but no luck. Sunset continued on watching her look around her surroundings. “He will always be hidden he uses the terrain and environment to his advantage which allows him to blend in so well. He is very mindful about us so he’ll ask before proceeding-“ “But that doesn’t explain what happened to Flash.” Twilight argued. Sunset got annoyed a little. “Allow me to finish Twilight please. Anyways, Flash Sentry was escorting me to the kitchen well not escorting but follow me with his sword drawn to attack anyone that opposed as a threat per usual as a guard is supposed to. But I didn’t want that so he asked me if he could ‘take care’ of Flash. I said yes and Flash was hit with 3 darts; one to the neck, one to the base of the spine, and one to the flank right where his cutie mark stood.” Twilight was still looking around aimlessly looking for the guard, but still no luck. Sunset cupped her cheek in her hoof completely stopping her from her search. “I wouldn’t keep searching my love he won’t show himself.” Twilight showed off a look of disappointment, she was very eager to find the guard in the shadows but she’ll have to try again later. However Sunset wanted Twilight to lose all complete sense of the situation, she planted a passionate kiss on her lips going deeper with every second. To Twilight and Sunset it was like sparks crackling within their minds sending off wave after wave of pleasure. This was short lived until Sunset heard a voice in her head, it was the guard’s. ‘Sunset I just wanted to ask you-‘ The voice stopped for a second then continued. ‘Should I come back later to ask you something or is this a good time.’ The guard asked not wanting to ruin the moment the two mares had. Sunset parted away from Twilight letting her breathe. ‘You just came early. Now what is it?’ The guard laughed telepathically. ‘So mis-contrived. Anyways Sunset, I hit Flash Sentry with paralyzing darts he’s only down for about an hour or two, give or take of how much he’s resisting. The more he resists the more it lasts so I say about 3-4 hours until he’s good to go.’ The voice then faded away. “Did he speak to you Sunset?” Twilight asked looking more worried than happy. “Yeah, he did. He said that Flash will be okay he’s just paralyzed for a few hours.” Sunset sat down next to her. They both looked off into the shining sunlight that reflected the castle walls, the beams of light seemed to perform their own dance as they bounded off each wall. It was a sight to behold. Sunset got up from her side of the seat and went to the hallway to check on Flash Sentry. When Sunset arrived to the scene again she saw that Flash was starting to regain some feeling back. Trying to lean against the wall he managed to pull out the darts that were paralyzing him. Sunset keeled down and sat next to him. He tried to look in his direction but his body refused. “I… t-t-t-t-took… a hit huh?” He gave out a very weak laugh. Sunset smiled and patted his back. “You sure did Flash, now you know who’s the other guard here huh?” He nodded slowly. “Yeah he’s really something to do that, really talented at work. Just leave me here I’ll be fine he said I’ll be in good shape in no time.” Sunset giggled, “Okay enjoy your numbness.” “Enjoy your bookworm.” Flash retorted back. Sunset couldn’t help but smile as she left him there. Flash Sentry began to lay on his side until his feeling returned. Sunset however went back to the throne room back to Twilight enjoying their daily life as it went on its normal cycle. For what was going to happen will dramatically change the balance of not just their life but the rest of Equestria.