//------------------------------// // Chapter 2- Immortal Love // Story: Sunset and Twilight Go On a Dangerous Quest Called Love While Rainbow Dash Flew This Morning // by Nikkori //------------------------------// What Spike said had sunk into Sunset's mind as she slept. She smiled when that last bit replayed in her mind. Good luck Sunset. Twilight deserves you. Spike said so himself he thinks Twilight deserves someone like Sunset. Spike really was a big confidence boost. How had she not think to talk to Spike? He lives with Twilight for Celestia's pink mane! "How did he know what I was thinking? It's strange." Sunset said to herself as she struggled to get a brush through her mane. "I mean, he's only fourteen? Twelve? How is he so wise but he's so young?" Sunset managed to run the brush through her mane. "He's just a little dragon!" Sunset used her hoof to curl a bit of her mane. "Maybe he likes a pony but they didn't like him because of the species difference?" Sunset repeated the motion she used for curling. "Or maybe he likes a pony but knows it could never be?" Sunset finished her mane by taking a short piece of her mane and putting it near her eye. "I honestly don't know." Applejack woke up with a smile on her face. Today was her date with Cloudchaser. She bounded down the stairs with the smile fixed firmly on her face. As she went downstairs to eat breakfast, a knock sounded on the door. "Hello! Welcome to Th-" Applejack was cut off. "I would like to know your intentions with my older by three minutes sister." Flitter said. Applejack was taken aback. "Whut now?" "I would like to know your intentions with my sister. Did I make myself clear Miss Apple?" Flitter repeated. Applejack gulped. "Yes Miss-" "Miss Seafoam. Miss Flitter Seafoam." Flitter said, devoid of any emotion. "Yes Miss Seafoam. Ya made yerself crystal clear." Applejack said. Flitter rolled her eyes. "Are you going to invite me in?" Flitter said in a monotone. Applejack's eyes widened before she stepped to the side. "Please come in Miss Seafoam! Ah was just about to eat breakfast!" Applejack lead Flitter to a red loveseat, Applejack sitting in a orange recliner. "Miss Apple, I want to say one important thing." "Whut is it Miss Seafoam?" "Cloudchaser is my sister, my best friend. I want to protect her. CC's very special to me. "When we were kids, our mom died after birthing Cloudchaser. Our Dad, may he rot in hell, started drinking when we turned eight. He hit Cloudchaser, and he 'ya know' or at least tried to 'ya know' me. CC always stopped before he got too far. Well, she always stopped him when he touched my plot. She protected me. I seemed weak compared to her. She just said 'You protect me more than I could ever protect you.' "I never knew what she meant. I just lived like I did. CC protecting me from the monster that called himself my father....... I realized I was the one that kept CC chugging. I kept her alive. I made her food, tucked her in, carried her to bed when she fell asleep, helped with homework, everything a good father and mother would do. She actually said 'G'night Mom' when I carried her to bed one night. "I was her guardian. I was her mother and father. I saved her from herself. CC was my Guardian Angel, and I was hers. We were join at the hip. Even in death we will care for each other." Flitter wiped a tear from her eye. Applejack was openly sobbing. How sad! Cloudchaser and Flitter had to grow up early. Eight years. "Ah lost mah parents when Ah turned six. Apple Bloom was just born when mah parents got caught up in that storm, th' Storm of '98? Only two ponies died. They were mah parents. When they were found... Thier faces were in pain. Ah never forgot seein' mah parents like that." Applejack was crying a little less. "Flitter, Ah would never hurt yer sister." Applejack said. Flitter smiled. "Welcome Miss Applejack Jaquline Apple Seafoam." Flitter stuck out a hoof and Applejack shook it. "So Flitter, would ya like some apple cinnamon pancakes? Ah was just bout to make some." "Sure. I would like four." "Sure thing Flitter!" Sunset sat down next to Spike at the table. "Nice to see you Sunset." Twilight said. Sunset looked at her with tired eyes. "Likewise Miss Sparkle," Sunset replied, sipping some coffee. "Where's Starlight?" Sunset looked around, searching for her roommate. "Starlight went to get groceries. She's fairly new here, so it'll take a while." Spike answered. Twilight seemed a little peeved, but dismissed it. "Well, that answer one question. Maybe she'll run into Rainbow Dash." Twilight said. Sunset murmured a response. "Yeah. More like be crashed into by Rainbow Dash." Spike snickered. ✔️ 5 Dozen Eggs ✔️ 2 Full Cabbages ✔️ 3 Rose Bouquets of Every Color (Go To Roseluck's, She Has Good Roses For Cheap! ✔️ 2 12 Packs Of Carrots ✔️4 2 Liter Bottles of Fizzy Apple Cider ✔️1 Bag Of Flour ✔️5 Bags Of Crystal Bits 3 Containers of Jalapeño Peppers 3 Bags Of Chocolate Chips 2 Containers Of Strawberries 2 Containers Of Blueberries 4 Bushels Of Apples 5 Containers Of Everything from the Hot Stuff Stand Whatever The Hay You Want Starlight. Starlight was amused by the last thing on the list. She always wanted Five pounds of Jolly Ranchers..... "Hey Starlight! Out Shoppin'?" Rainbow called from above. The sun shone against Rainbow's majestic mane and tail. Her powerful cyan wings carried through the air as she did loops and twirls, making her look like a gift from above. Her beautiful rose colored eyes were filled with determination, only making Starlight become entranced in them. Soon, Rainbow landed, before looking at Starlight. "So ya out shoppin'?" Rainbow asked again. Starlight blinked a few times before answering. "Yes. I need some help. Can you take me to wherever these things are? And where is the candy stand?" Starlight leaned onto Rainbow. "Well, the candy stand is near the fruit stand, and the hot stuff stand is near the exit to Twi's castle, so we'll go to that last." Rainbow explained. Starlight filled in Whatever The Hay You Want Starlight. Whatever The Hay You Want Starlight RAINBOW DASH Sunset groaned as she stared out the window, waiting for Starlight to return with food. Her stomach grumbled, waiting for Carolina Reaper peppers. "Hungry Sunset?" Spike asked. Sunset jumped. How had she not heard him? Just another secret about the dragon. "Yeah Spike," Sunset's hoof began pawing at the ground. "Super Hungry." "At least Starlight won't take as long when she goes on food runs now," Sunset added. Spike nodded. "That was the reasoning behind letting her get the food. Better let her learn now than three years later!" Spike laughed, Sunset joining in too. "Well, Spike, do you like spicy food?" Sunset asked. Spike grinned wide. "Do I? I put peppers on most of the things I eat! I like the burn...." Spike trailed off waiting for Sunset to pick up. "....The need for ice cream, but you're gonna take it like a champ....." "And the feeling of accomplishment when your friends say 'How The Hay Did You Handle That'!" They said in unison. They broke into a fit of giggles, Spike slapping his knee. "I've never found anyone who could handle the hot like me." Spike said, looking Sunset in the eye. "Me neither, Spike, me neither." Starlight knew she was in love with Rainbow Dash. She actually found it weird. Was Fillyfooling a thing in Twilight's castle? She didn't think so. It just so happen that all of them liked mares. Starlight looked at her list. ✔️ 5 Containers Of Everything From The Hot Stuff Stand ✔️ Whatever The Hay You Want Starlight Rainbow Dash. Five Pounds of Jolly Ranchers "Starlight, we done yet?" Rainbow asked. Starlight blinked. "Yes, but do you want anything? The bits Twilight gave me have a good 20 bits left over." Starlight offered. Rainbow shook her head. "Nah, but you could take me to Sugarcube Corner for that treat later. I gotta go Starlight. See ya at Sugarcube Corner about six-ish?" Rainbow said. "Sure! Bye Rainbow Dash!" Starlight called after Rainbow started flying away. Starlight was so gonna write about this in her journal. Starlight finally returned home. She set the groceries down, and galloped to her room. Once safe inside her sanctuary she let out a ear-shattering squeal. "RAINBOW DASH ASKED ME ON A DATE! A DATE!" Starlight yelled. It was her dream. Rainbow Dash going on a date with her! She Was So Gonna Get A Kiss.