//------------------------------// // Thinking about Memories // Story: A Lost Sunset // by KingJoltik //------------------------------// Sunset woke up the next day, her mouth in full yawn mode. She cricked her neck and stretched her arms as she crawled out of the bed. She glanced at the desk with the magic book still sitting there. 'Did that really happen last night? Do I even want to check it?' Despite her thoughts against it, Sunset's body moved anyways and opened the book. There she saw every word, every sentence from last night. 'Yep...it did happen...great...so either I'm crazy...or I'm a unicorn from another world. Not sure which is worse...that or it just proves I'm a screw up in both worlds. I mean I went against a princess in one world and...there was the last two days here...' Sunset closed the book and left her room. There she went to the kitchen and the rest was a blur. Breakfast, coffee, hygiene, etc. Luna had already left the house while Celestia had woken up late. The two left in the house had a silent breakfast as Celestia tried to rush her morning routine. No real words were said until Sunset and Celestia got into her car. Sunset leaned her head on the window, letting out sigh after sigh. As Celestia drove, she showed a concerned face and said, “Um...are you okay Sunset? You've barely said anything this morning except yes or okay.” “I'm fine.” Sunset groaned. “It's obvious you're not. Is this about your memory? Or is it about the past two days?” “No...yes...I don't know.” “Do you want to talk about it?” “No...” Celestia let out a small sigh. “Look Sunset...I know your first two days of school were...not pleasant. But I don't want it to make you think that school is horrible.” “I know its not.” Sunset said with a groan. “Its not school that's bothering me...” “So its your memory?” “Yeah...” Sunset slumped down in the chair as she continued to speak. “I just...what would you do if you don't want to know your past?” “You don't want to know?” Celestia said in confusion. “Are you saying you remember now?” “No...I don't. I'm saying, what if I did but I found out I really wished I hadn't remembered.” “Well...I can't say I have an answer for that Sunset.” Celestia said with a small frown. “But I can say this...” Celestia turned and showed her usual calm smile. “Whoever you are and whoever you were, I know you'll still be Sunset Shimmer. I know times might get rough but I believe you'll get through them.” “Really?” “Yes. I know I've only known you for a few days but...I believe you're a good girl. You've always said you're sorry and you keep trying. I'm sorry that you had two bad days but I know things will get better.” Sunset let out a sigh as she heard those words. “How...how can you be such an optimist?” “You sound like my sister.” Celestia said with a goofy grin. Sunset let out a little giggle. “As for your question Sunset...let's just say I always try to see the best in things.” “What...what do you see in me?” Celestia shined her calm smile. “I see a girl that has the ability to do anything as long as she puts her mind to it.” “Thanks...” Sunset said with a slight blush. “No problem. Now, are you ready for another day of school?” “I...I don't know.” Sunset said as she slumped down again. “I guess I am...I...” Celestia parked the car and put her hand on Sunset's shoulder. “Look Sunset, let me just tell you one thing.” “What is it?” “I know you're depressed about your memory but...I want you to know that I'll always be there to help you. I know that I haven't approved of everything you've done the past few days but...just remember that I'm here for you.” “Thanks...” “And remember, you can always come to me for help, alright?” “Thank you...” Sunset said as tears went down her face. “Thank you so much...” Celestia then grabbed Sunset and pulled her in for a hug. “Oh don't cry Sunset. Everything will work out, you'll see.” After a few more seconds of hugging, Celestia released Sunset and said, “Now, wipe away those tears and get going, alright? I'll see you after school.” “Thank you...oh, uh...I have to meet Rarity, remember?” “Oh that's right. Just ask her if she can get you a ride to her place then. Just call me when you're done with her. Don't worry, I'm one of her customers, so I know where it is.” “Okay.” Sunset said with a small smile reappearing on her face. It wasn't long till Sunset had left the car and proceeded into the school. As she walked into the school, the day became a blur again. Sunset found herself sitting in class after class, barely hearing any of the words coming out of the teacher's mouth. All she could do was just sit there, thinking about last night. 'Did that really happen? Am I really a unicorn from another world? Ugh...that's so stupid...' Sunset slumped over and looked at her back pack. There, she saw that she had accidentally packed the magic book in her bag. Sunset looked up and saw the teacher writing a bunch of stuff on the board and decided to take the book out. As she glanced at all the entries of last night, she thought, 'It really did happen...every single crazy word...I still can't believe this.' Sunset rubbed her head in discomfort. 'I'm a unicorn...from another world...yep, I'm crazy. I'm one hundred percent nuts. Maybe I should just throw away this book and decide it was all in my imagination. My horribly vivid and crazy imagination...yeah...' The bell rang for the next class and Sunset put the book back into the bag. As she shuffled down the hallway, she realized it was time for lunch. 'Maybe Fluttershy can help me...no, she would just say I'm crazy...then again, I bet anybody I tell this to will just think I'm crazy.' Sunset entered the cafeteria where she saw that Fluttershy had already sat down. She quickly got her food and sat down by Fluttershy, her face still showing a full force of depression. Fluttershy watched Sunset slowly eat her salad, and spoke up, “Um...er...uh...are you okay Sunset?” “Huh?” Sunset slowly turned her head. “Oh...uh...yeah. I'm fine.” “You don't look it.” “Yeah...I'm just confused right now.” “Confused?” “Yeah...that's the only word I can think of to describe it...” Fluttershy turned and looked around, seeing that her other friends hadn't arrived yet. 'Guess I could ask her...nobody is here yet...' She took a deep breath and said, “Um...is this about your memory?” Sunset froze for a second and said, “Um...why do you think that?” “You just...you look really depressed Sunset. I just wanted to help you...” squeaked Fluttershy. “Help me? Why would you want to help me?” “That's simple. Everyone deserves to be show even a little kindness. You're my friend Sunset and I want to help you.” Fluttershy said with a bright smile. As Sunset saw her expression, tears began to fall from her eyes. “Thank you Fluttershy...” mumbled Sunset as she tried to wipe away her tears. “Thank you...” Fluttershy gave her a little hug. “It's fine Sunset. That's what friends are for.” “Uh...what's going on here?” said a voice as it sat down across from the two. The duo stopped hugging and looked at the voice, only to see Rainbow Dash. “Is something wrong?” The two separated and Fluttershy said, "It's nothing Rainbow. Don't worry about it." Sunset began to twiddle her thumbs. "Yeah...everything is fine..." "Okay..." Rainbow said in an awkward tone. The three stared at each other for a few seconds in awkward silence. After a few seconds, Sunset raised her head and began to eat again. Soon, Applejack and Rarity joined the table. “Hello again darling.” “Howdy sugarcube.” “Hey everyone, nice to see you again. You don't mind me sitting here do you? I mean, you all barely know me...” “Why of course not darling, you're our friend.” Rarity said in a confident tone. “Besides, you still need to join me after school so we can get you a dress!” “Oh right...um...” Sunset began to twiddle her thumbs as she responded. “I...uh...” “Don't say no darling. You're coming with me whether you like it not.” Rarity said with a smile. Sunset merely gave a small grin back. “Okay...thank you Rarity.” “Think nothing of it darling.” Before Sunset knew it, the rest of school day had already happened. It was then that she found herself outside of the school, sitting by the statue out in front. As she sat there waiting for Rarity, Sunset looked at the statue and thought, 'There's still something about this statue...' Sunset opened the magic book again, 'Hmm...if I really did lose my memory on the day I ended up here...why do I keep getting this feeling when I see this statue...oh well. It's just a statue.' “Sunset darling!” said Rarity as Sunset put the book back in her bag. She turned and saw Rarity walk up with a shining smile. “Ready to get your dress?” “Rarity, you don't have to-” Rarity put her hand over Sunset's mouth. “Not another word dear. Now, let's get to my shop. Don't worry, a good friend of mine is coming over so we'll have you looking fabulous before you know it!”