We all know the story: Sunset Shimmer strove to gain power in Equestria, going so far as to act aggressive towards Princess Celestia herself before she wound up diving through the portal into the human world. But was that the complete story, or did Sunset keep some details hidden from her friends that Twilight only recently discovered?
Why, despite her nerves, does she want so much to see her old mentor again? Why did she still watch the sunset even though she said she hated her former mentor? And what is that tune that Celestia sings....
Like Rarity's Mane, this is simply just something short and sweet that I had gotten into my head a week ago, and just had to express in words rather than images. I hope this gives you all at least some enjoyment.
I very much enjoyed this story and of the implications behind their relation and history. It'd be very nice to see more stories continuing off of this, both as prequels and sequels.
7956310 I planned this originally as a oneshot, but you know, I may just try writing a sequel or prequel in the future. I'm glad you enjoyed the story!
Id love to see a sequel of this!
8079299 You might- someday. I'd just need to come up with an idea for a sequel.
OMG MY BFF MADE THE NEW TIME TO BE AWESOME AGAIN SONG FOR THE NEW MOVIE
That was just delightful. All the good feels.
This is a nice story and not the first I've seen with Celestia as Sunset's mother but a good story anyway.
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This was one of those that was influenced by other authors on this site, so I get that. Glad you enjoyed it.
This is awsome. Love this
A very touching story. I love sunset returns home stories and you captured the feels well. Thank you. I do have to ask though. Is this idea that the tree of Harmony always had Twilight’s cutie mark out of the comics? I see a lot of authors use it as some part of Celstia’s thoughts or actions but in the show the tree doesn't have her cutie mark till after they return their elements. http://mlp.wikia.com/wiki/Tree_of_Harmony/Gallery
Yes there is that central starburst but that isn't so much a cutie mark than it is the branch asthetics or if you want to make assumptions perhaps some representation of the idea of magic given it does hold that gem but still not a cutie mark.
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I'm not sure if it makes things obsolete, at least in terms of any type of family relationship. It may not be biological, but she can still be adopted if that is the headcannon you like.
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True...
I loved this story so damn much. It was really heartwarming and cute to see them reunite like this and I wish this was how it went down in the actual show. I really hope you or some other author makes stories based off this because I would love to see Sunset and Celestia rekindle their relationship.
that was heat warming
You’re an amazing writer and this was an excellent story. But it’s just not for me.
I absolutely hate Celestia pretty much neglecting her daughter just because her cutie mark isn’t the one that matches the Tree of Harmony. I hate the whole idea of the Tree of Harmony being undeniable proof that only Twilight is the one meant to free Luna and no one else. I hate that Celestia uses “preordained destiny” as an excuse to straight-up replace her own flesh and blood out of disappointment. What a horrible excuse of a mother. Sunset may have gotten in over her head, but Celestia offered her NO love or assurance when she sorely needed it
That’s not to say that you’re a bad writer in any way. You captured all the emotional beats and it’s got great pacing.
This is just me venting my utter disdain for Celestia’s pitfall as a parent, and my frustrations toward her character in general.
Sporktacles' Everything I've Ever Wanted is actually what cemented my hatred for Celestia, it ruined the “Momlestia” trope for me, and it’s why I just can’t stand her anymore. It doesn’t help that in that fic, Celestia destroyed Sunset’s childhood in the worst possible way. Parents who neglect their children for awful reasons to the point that their entire sense of self-worth is permanently damaged are unforgivable in my eyes. And the worst part is that I can see Canon!Celestia doing just that with how she’s portrayed in the show.
Sunset has every right to despise Celestia for pushing her away all because she was upset Sunset’s cutie mark didn’t match the one on a bucking prophecy tree