The Many Destinies of Sunset Shimmer

by ratedoni

An Ever After Tale 08: Destiny Bad?

Being part of such a prestigious school -she was even sure that Cinch would be foaming at the mouth of such prestige and legacy that shadowed her own school- was nice and all. There were many amenities she could be part of including a big track and meet field, crocket, a forest that Sunset was all but salivating at the different species of flora and fauna she could study and even a bookball stadium… even though she had no idea of what bookball was. Among all those things they also had a theater where they did presentations and meetings, a library that Sunset was enjoying to the max and even a couple of galleries holding some pieces of art and items of the past.

The school had all of that, but they had to use what looked as cheap metal folding chairs and a simple podium for Legacy day? What was this? A High School graduation? For a school that had so much history and had so much magic, it was incredible how simple and mundane the whole thing looked, although it could be because this was only a practice and the whole real deal won’t be happening yet.

For what she had understood, Legacy Day was the moment where every single student pledged their adherence to the customs and history of their role in their respective tale. Apple White would pledge to become the next Snow White for example and then they will sign the Storybook of Legends, a mysterious book that contained all the fairy tales.

In Sunset’s opinion, the Storybook of Legends was closer to a grimoire than a simple book, of course, in the old sense of the word. Back in Equestria there were many grimoire examples that had to be sealed off, many of them Sunset had read and learned, not that she was very proud of her decision. Instead of just being a spell book, a grimoire was a repository of forbidden and extremely dangerous material. A book that could alter the destiny of people and rob the lives of others definitely counted as a grimoire to her.

The longer she researched about Fairy Tale destinies and the Storybook of Legends, they seemed more like shackles than a guide and the worst part was that everyone seemed so happy and almost eager on signing on the book, well, those that had a very nice destiny like becoming a hero or getting a beautiful wife and a kingdom. Those that came out losing, like Duchess Swan or Sparrow -the Swan Princess and Robin Hood respectively- were very vocal about their whole destiny, but knew that as long as the book existed they could do nothing. Sunset had pity of one specific student: Raven Queen.

Why the book did assign her that destiny? It was like saying that Fluttershy was destined to become Midnight Sparkle or something like that. It was not only stupid, but monstrous to make a girl as sweet and caring like Raven to become a villain. Sadly, Sunset had no power to change that and for now she could only watch as the most ‘important’ characters rehearsed their pledges.

It was fun in a way since she finally saw some of the students she haven’t been able to interact with, like the next Pinocchio and Sunset had to wince at her curse. Not being capable of lying until she became Pinocchio? That was harsh; although, Sunset was really curious about the girl in the way that she was a very advanced wood golem. Others, like Apple White and Briar simply made her roll her eyes at how excited they were about their future destiny. Was being Snow White the only thing Apple thought of? It was tiring just listening to her gush about how hexcellent the future would be once Raven poisoned her and her Charming Prince woke her up.

Besides the rather ‘royal’ set of students there were some more interesting ones and Sunset was really interested in them since they seemed a little more… unique, although considering that she was the only ‘princess’ to wear a jacket every time as if she were one of the hero princes she was probably a hypocrite.

One girl that took the podium was an in-your-face gold and red wearing tiny girl that exuded so much confidence that was almost pathetical. Even her attire was eye catching with a deep red corset and skirt combination with petticoats and long black boots and gloves complimenting them, but it was the big feathered tricorne hat that said ‘raider of the seven seas’.

“Ah ha! Listen ye all, I am Captain Jeanne Bell Hook and I will bring honor once more to the family name as the next Captain Hook!”

“Miss Bell, you will be the next Tinker Bell so please stop with that and take this seriously,” the grave voice of the headmaster made the tiny girl frown.

“No hate to momma, but daddy’s destiny is way more fun!” The next student was a pale girl with a long braid of hair so black that seemed blue. She was wearing a very beautiful and intricate silver gown with a high lapel and collar that reminded Sunset of oriental style.

“My name is Oolong and I pledge myself as the next Jasmine, may my road be as free of accidents or disaster as it could be… if possible, that I don’t have to do a thing,” She said yawning with such intensity that it made all the students present yawn too. No wonder Sunset haven’t seen her around, she was probably asleep all the time if she acted like that.

Next came a woman with also long flowing hair; there was definitely something in the shampoo on this world because so far she haven’t seen one woman -at least one that wasn’t an old croon or a troll- with ugly hair. This one was wearing a suit similar to her, but instead of looking at the other students or even to anything, the girl was busy looking at something on her phone. It was until the headmaster cleared his throat that the girl suddenly reacted and she glared at the mustached man as if he had done something wrong.

“So, I’m going to be, like, the next Aladdin and I am Hanna Aleppo. Now, I know, I am going to be Aladdin so, like, why are you wearing such nice clothes? Are you crazy? Do you have any idea how bad that whole Aladdin thing is? I mean, I’m going to be a thief and liar and, like, I have no desire to become something like that. Besides, me and Oolong have to, what marry each other or something? I’ve never understood that part,” Just listening to the girl was making several of her neurons commit suicide. If these were some of the heirs of the kingdoms then the world was in deep trouble.

Author's Note:

So I decided to introduce some characters that I wanted to write about. Yes, they are original and yes, they will be very important to the story so let me introduce you why the name.

Jeanne Bell Hook: She is the daughter of BOTH the last Tinker Bell and Captain Hook. Like Cerise Wolf she is something that breaks tradition, but since the parents live on NeverLand they don't give a damn. Those are one of those loveydovey couples that you just hate.

Oolong: I mean, she is a tea and she is based on the more canon look of Jasmine being Chinese. Yes, Aladdin is Chinese, not like the Disney version. Experts put the story on the region of Xinjiang.

Hanna Aleppo: She is a reference to the whole idea that Aladdin is not a real 1001 nights story, but one that was invented by the guy that originally did the translation. Apparently he met a monk named Youhenna Diab ("Hanna") on Aleppo so he will tell him the stories. One hypothesis is that both Aladdin and Ali Baba are creations of Antoine Galland (the guy that did the translation), you can take your own conclusions. Also, yes, she is a complete Valley Girl.

Comments

[badninja]

Forcing them to choose a destiny like this seems like a horrible idea. I hope Sunset finds a way to put a stop to this practice once and for all.

[Windsor]

I never liked that acursed book nor that it forced many students to follow paths that they didn't like. It doesn't matter if you're following someone's footsteps nor if you're trailblazing a new path for your future as long that is your choice. As long that is your heart's desire.

That acursed book take that freedom from Fairy Tale people from Ever After and Principal Grimm is way to pleased in enforcing such dictatorship upon his students. I hate both of them. And I don't care about Grimm's reasons or his past, I want to punch that bastard in the gut!

[Dusk Star Shine]

So then, how is Sunset going to get out of this and go back to Human Equestria and CHS or even go back to Pony Equestria, will her Equestria Magic blocked the magic from anything of the Wizard of Oz or what, because I think Sunset wouldn't want to be made to live out the life of Dorthy.

[calinjc]

So when will there be more Dragon Ball Sol installments?

[calinjc]

BTW, will there be a Kingdom Hearts universe?

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