The Tale of Two Suns

by CroakerGamer

Solar Flares

It was Saturday now, no school. Sunset Shimmer sent out an emergency meeting text to the others: “Meet me inside of ‘Sugar Cookie Corner.’ I need to explain what happened yesterday.” She couldn’t help but predict how her friends would react.

Pinkie Pie would ask hundreds of questions, Rarity would be overly dramatic, Rainbow would be offended by the thought of leaving, Applejack would stop at nothing to convince her to stay, and Fluttershy would apologize for not being a better friend.

They all entered the parlor at the same time. They seemed deep in conversation. They were probably mulling over what news Sunset had for them. Sunset waved her hand to signal her friends of her location. ‘Here goes nothing,’ she thought.

The six friends exchanged greetings, the usual “Hi”, “Hello“, and “Howdy.” “So, what’s up Sunset?” Rainbow Dash was the first to ask.

Sunset explained her whole situation. No one interrupted. They sat there in awe as the news of princess-hood had been bestowed upon them and became glum at the fact that she may leave. She finished her experience with a sigh. Looking around the group of friends, she read mixed feelings on their faces.

Rainbow Dash was the first to pipe up, “How could you even think of leaving!” Sunset didn’t know how to take this comment. Had she made such a good friend is such little time that Rainbow would feel so badly if Sunset was missing from her life? Or was it the fact that they had done so much for her, reformed her into a believer of the magic of friendship, and decides to leave.

“Rainbow! How could you say something like that?” Applejack retaliated.

“I-I thought we were friends. And you… You just decide to leave?”

“Rainbow Dash, I have a choice.” Sunset tried to explain.

“You know what, no, you go.” Rainbow tried her hardest to hold back her tears. “I’m out of here.”

“Dashie wait!” Pinkie Pie called out to her friend, but she was already gone.

“I’m sorry everyone, really. I just… It’s not a decision I wanted to make on my own.” Sunset explained. Rainbow Dash’s reaction had shaken her pretty badly. I was hard to talk without choking on her own words.

“Don’t let Rainbow upset you, Sugar Cube. She’s more loyal than a farmer to his crop. She just feels a little-” Applejack stopped herself, wondering if her next word would help or hurt the situation. “-a little betrayed.”

“Well, Dearie, if you ask me, I’d say go’” Rarity started. The way she said ‘Dearie’ reminded Sunset of Reggie. “Don’t get me wrong, I would love for you to stay, but really, when does an opportunity like this one come around very often?”

“Umm, sorry, but, I’d like to see you stay, if that’s okay with you. But, I understand if you need to leave.” Fluttershy whispered timidly.

“Aww, C’mon Sunset! If you leave I’ll have one less friend and one less friend means a smaller party and a smaller party means less fun!”

“Pinkie Pie! Can’t you see we’re here to help Sunset feel better about making a decision. Think about being in her shoes for a change.”

Sunset couldn’t help but look at her friends. None of them had reacted the way she had thought. Had she learned anything from them? If she couldn’t even predict what they were going to say to her, could she really call them friends?

‘Stop thinking this way,’ Sunset scolded herself. ‘They are your friends.’ She could stop thinking about them though. This one choice had caused a flurry of emotions to boil over. What could she do?

Sunset turned to face a clock on the wall. Time was running out. She had to make a decision, now.

“Girls, girls,” Sunset spoke. They all stopped their bickering and looked at her. Sunset took the time to look into the eyes of each one of her friends. At that moment, she knew she was making the right choice.

Comments

[Fluffy The Dragon]

Nice job so far, I love it all- this like was my favorite, however:

Pinkie Pie would ask hundreds of questions, Rarity would be overly dramatic, Rainbow would be offended by the thought of leaving, Applejack would stop at nothing to convince her to stay, and Fluttershy would apologize for not being a better friend.