Stranger Magics

by GMBlackjack

Credits

STRANGER MAGICS
THE END
Written by
G. M. Blackjack

Starring
Rarity as the Previous Diamond Tiara
Cheerilee as Asking For It
Granny Smith as We Need More Elder Main Characters
Big Mac as the Big Guy
The Doctor as the Time Enigma
Surprise as Experimental Volunteer
Berry as the Smart Guy
Derpy as the Stupid, but Precious
Tree Hugger as the Hippie In Training
Vinyl as Liquid Awesomeness
Lotus as the Torn Twin
Aloe as the Crazed Twin
Applejack as the Sick Kid Who Missed A Lot
Filthy Rich as the Old Friend
Spoiled Milk as the Absolute Worst B!@#$
Roseluck as the Companion
Sweetie Drops as Bon Bon
Mayor Feckless as the Insufferable
Sunset Shimmer as Then Let Me Be The Villain
The Geist as The Demogorgon

My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic belongs to Hasbro.
Stranger Things belongs to Netflix.
Any other franchises referenced belong to their respective owners.

Special thanks to… ...Ponygood for being the only guy to comment on this story while it was active. Huh. I guess this one was just not that popular. I don't know why. Well, congrats Ponygood!

This story was a bit of an undertaking with so many plotlines to keep track of. It was honestly a bit of an experiment to see if I could handle it all. I think it turned out pretty well. I am not planning a sequel of any kind, but if I get ahold of Stranger Things Season 2, who knows? Maybe inspiration will strike.

-GM, master of Things that are Strange

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"Darling, all that was forgiven a long time ago."

Sunset let out a breath of relief and hugged Rarity. "I... I'm... Thank you."

Rarity sighed sadly. "Dear, you were trying, even back then."

"But I turned my back-"

"None of that," Rarity said, holding up a hoof. "You're a different mare now Sunset. You've changed."

"...Yeah. I have."

"You don't have to apologize to me. But..." Rarity put a hoof to her chin. "...I think I do know somepony who would appreciate an apology."

Sunset gulped - she knew who it was. "Lead the way..."

They left Twilight's castle and boarded a flying chariot. They talked, laughed, and reminisced during the trip to the cloud city. The conversation relaxed Sunset considerably - she had feared rejection. But she knew Rarity was not the pony she had hurt the most. They went to the Cloudsdale amphitheater, going backstage. They were stopped for a second, but Rainbow Dash let them in when she saw Sunset. She led the two of them to the locker room.

Surprise had sensed them coming long before they'd arrived - she was looking at them before they saw her. Her hair was electric, styled by the wind she flew in every day, and her uniform gave her an authoritative presence.

Sunset walked over to her and tried to speak. Instead, she broke down. She hung her head, unable to say anything as tears fell.

Surprise said nothing - she just lifted Sunset's face with her hoof and looked into her eyes. She smiled sadly.

Sunset smiled back. "I... I'm so sorry."

"I know."

In that moment Sunset knew everything was going to be fine.

In the doorway, Pinkie Pie appeared behind Rarity and Rainbow Dash.

"Watcha dooin?"

"Rebuilding bridges," Rarity said.

Pinkie nodded, glancing at Surprise with a knowing expression. Surprise returned it with a wink. Pinkie grinned. "Good."

Comments

[Ponygood11]

I like that this story built up to the events of the show. At first, it seemed pretty out-there, but somehow it all worked out.

Aaand that's another completed story on your belt. Good job, GM.

[Gemseeker]

That was an amazing story! I loved it. I'm not usually the type to comment, but this story has so few views, I feel I have too...

Anyways, I have to say that my favourite parts about this story are the characterizations of Sunset and Surprise. I really liked how Sunset was portrayed as being in the process of turning evil, as in she seems at first to believe that she is doing the right thing for all ponykind, and that the ends justify the means, but when others condemn her, less than ethical actions, rather than rethinking her choices, she just defends herself, and succombs to the allure of power. It's a tricky mindset to get right.

Suprise was quite mysterious throughout, and despite being completely obvious, I didn't catch the connection to Pinkie Pie until chapter 10! and this is knowing that Pinkie was based on G1 white pegasus named Surprise.

Great story overall! I have read almost everything you have posted, and look forward to seeing more!

[Feather Guide]

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