Care Package
Pacing back and forth, a small part of Sunset’s mind worried she was going to wear a groove into her carpet. The vast majority of her mind, however, was going through the list in her hand. Again. “Okay, so I’ve got a few spare glasses cases, a dozen things of lens wipes, one of those necklace things so the glasses don’t fall...” she ticked off each item on her list as she went down. “Twilight, what does she need for a ‘glasses repair kit’?” Sunset stopped in the middle of her room, turning to face her purple faced friend.
Twilight, for her part, was calmly sipping tea. The tea did a wonderful job of hiding the giggles that threatened to escape her every few seconds. She had to take a sip to stifle another wave before speaking. “Ohh, just, hehe, some small screw-drivers, some super glue, that kind of stuff.” Twilight took another sip, leaving the mug raised to hide her growing grin. “But with her magic, you could probably leave that one off the list.”
“Nope! Going to the hardware store! Back in a bit!” Sunset grabbed her jacket and ran out, locking the door to her apartment behind her.
Twilight waited until she could hear Sunset’s motorcycle rev and drive off before setting her cup down. She took a deep breath, and fell to the floor, rolling with laughter. Tears welled up in her eyes as she rolled back and forth. “Ohh, she fell for it! She fell for it good!” After a minute of laughter, Twilight was finally able to calm down. “I need to tell the princess.”
Sunset’s bedroom was a simple affair. There was a lofted bed and a desk beneath that. Next to the desk was Sunset’s backpack. Twilight smiled as she pulled it open. There were only two books in there, a math textbook, no doubt for that weekends homework, and the journal. Twilight pulled it out, grabbed a pen from the desk, and wrote out a quick message.
Princess Twilight Sparkle,
Sunset totally bought the joke. It’s great.
But she’s going out and buying stuff for your ‘glasses.’
Shall I tell her now, or do you want to?
She’s planning on visiting this weekend to give you a care package.
-Twilight Sparkle.
Twilight set the journal down on the desk and sat in Sunset’s chair. She didn’t have to wait long for a response.
Twilight,
Ohh, that’s brilliant!
How adorable is she being about this?
Let her come over, I’d love to see her again.
Why don’t you come with and we can both tell her? I’m sure that’s not the only thing we need to tell her...
-Twilight
Twilight,
Absolutely adorable.
Sounds great. I’d love to see Equestria. And ya, that kinda just slipped out, didn’t it?
I’m sure she’ll message you soon enough about setting up a time.
-Twilight
With a grin returning to her face, Twilight slipped the book back into Sunset’s bag. Heading back out to the main room, Twilight picked up her tea, returned to her chair, and set to work getting the massive grin off her face. Or at least enough that she could hide it behind the cup.
Sunset walked up and down the aisles of the hardware store. The screwdrivers and super glue hadn’t been that hard to find. But she wanted to make sure she got everything. So she was scanning each aisle, trying to decide what Twilight might need. Her only problem was that she didn’t wear glasses, and as such had absolutely no idea what Twilight could need. “I shoulda brought Twily along. She’d know way better than me.”
Not thinking of anything, and not wanting to go down every single aisle, she pulled out her phone and sent a quick text to Twilight, asking for help. Twilight didn’t take long to respond, telling her she was probably fine, the only other thing she could think of was some microfiber rags to dry them off with.
It didn’t take Sunset long to find the sign for microfiber cloths. She briefly wondered why the sign didn’t say anything else. As she turned onto the aisle, she froze, realizing why. The entire aisle was full of different microfiber rags and cloths, all in dozens of colors, shapes, and sizes. She slowly walked down the aaisle, overwhelmed by the choices. “Does it matter how big they are?” she mumbled to herself. “Do I need to get her a bunch of them, or can she reuse them?” She stopped half way down the aisle and stared at the brand with the largest color variety. “Ponyfeathers, what color should I get her? Does she have a color she likes best? Maybe I should get her five colors, one for each of her friends...”
Sunset sat down on the hard floor. “What about that new girl, Starlight was it? Is she a friend? What about me? Is that even the right thing to do?” Letting her eyes wander across the wall of color, Sunset continued muttering to herself. “Or maybe I should just get her a bunch of purple ones. But what if she has another color she likes better....?”
Starting to panic, Sunset hopped up to her feet and began pacing again. She whipped out her phone and called Twilight. “Come on... Pick up. Really need you right- Twilight! What color rags should I get her?”
There was a slight pause before Twilight replied. “Ohh, um.” Twilight paused again. “I know! Orange!”
“Orange? Why orange?” Sunset let the confusion fill her voice.
“Well, she’s me, right?” Sunset grunted. It was vaguely confirming. “I like orange, so I know she will too.”
Sunset shook her head. “Okay. Orange. Now, what brand?”
“Doesn’t really matter, Sunny.” Sunset blushed at the nickname. Neither Twilight could know, but it was what Princess Celestia had called her when she was young. "Just get her a dozen or so. Ohh, call waiting, see you whenyougetbackbye!" Twilight hung up.
"Orange... Okay." Sunset shrugged. Turning back to the wall of cloth, her face fell. "Why do they have multiple oranges?"
Groaning, Sunset went about trying to decide which orange to get. She grabbed one of each and then grabbed one of every other orange microfiber on the aisle. Luckily for her, orange wasn’t a common color, so she only ended up with a baker’s dozen. She sat down at the end of the aisle, trying to decide.
"This one's neon orange. I mean, I'm sure both Raritys would thow a fit upon seeing it, but it might be easier to keep track of." She set that one to her left to begin her ‘maybe’ pile.
"Bleh, this one looks like the rust on my bike. Nope." She tossed this one to her right and the newly formed ‘No’ pile.
"This one is okay... I guess. Uhh... Why do I like it?" Sunset took a moment to realize just what she liked about it. "Ohh." She looked at the sleeve on her jacket. "Same color as that... Alright, it's a maybe."
The next half dozen went in similar fashion, being sorted into her two piles. The tenth one caught her attention. "Ohh.. I could..." Sunset blushed. By what was no doubt random chance, Sunset had found rags almost the exact same shade as her skin. "Rarity would gripe about how it's slightly darker but..." She bit her lip and smiled. "No, I'm getting this one. If she does like me then maybe this will go over great." Just as she was gathering up her two piles, she froze. “But if she doesn’t, would this come off as too forward?” She started pacing again. “I can brush it off, act like I hadn’t noticed... What was that Equestrian tradition about matching somepony’s coat color? Does that mean friendship or romance?” Biting her lower lip hard enough to draw a drop of blood, Sunset’s pacing sped up. “And she’s the princess! Would I get in trouble if I came on too strong? Ohh and what will this Twilight think? Will she think this means I chose the other Twilight over her? Does she even like me that way? Eughh, I can’t figure this out!”
Deciding to just go with it, Sunset went about putting the rejects back, and grabbing a few more of her chosen type. “I could get some for both Twilights... That way she doesn’t feel left out. Or maybe- No.” Sunset stopped herself from worrying again. “I just have to just go with it. And hope. Lots of hope.” Sunset took a deep breath and managed to calm down somewhat. Putting a spring into her step, Sunset added two dozen of the rags to her basket.
Twilight had to hang up on her friend. She had almost burst out laughing over the phone. She couldn’t ruin it yet, but she was having trouble holding it in. “I wonder if she got the hint?” Twilight let loose a happy laugh. “If she went to the place by the sweet shop...” Twilight giggled as she pulled out her own orange cloth, purchased from said store, and gave her glasses a quick wipe. “Ohh, this will be perfect. Now, I need to calm down. I can’t mess this up.”
Twilight brought her hand to her chest as she took a deep breath, then pushed it away as she let the air out. She did this a few times before getting her nerves under control. “I really hope she likes us back.”
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I feel sorry for Sunset. The poor pony/girl is going to suffer a mental breakdown before this is over with.
Why would she not? It's not like you've both been lying to and manipulating her for your own amusement or anything.
Well written, I found no typo so far. As you may have surmised though, I hope things won't go as swimmingly as our little pranking duo hopes... probably because I dislike pranking (especially someone you're supposed to be friends with), but I like to think there's also a little bit of pondering how "actually, I'm not sure I like you that way anymore" would go when most if not all other Sunlight stories have them get together.
Just a little bit.
Yeah, that's totally the real reason.
Master of delusion away!~
Which Twilight?
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In this chapter? SciTwi.
So the story in which both Twilights are manipulative bitches that want to use Sunset for their stupid amusement gets a sequel. Oh! And they claim to love Sunset, what a joy...
Listen, normally I love SunLight stories. But I hate manipulative people. Specially the ones that think it's fine to use others and make them worry about something!
Ugh! If Sunset doesn't get angry when she finds out about this stupid prank OR if she never finds out she was pranked by two bitches... Then this story will be nothing but a web of lies and two of my favorite characters being OOC just for the sake of twisted comedy.
Just my opinion, sorry if I am being a bit... Extreme. But I already disliked the prequel to this story and I am only giving it a chance because of the shipping; but seeing that Sunset still haven't found out the truth and both Twilights are having a blast out of it... I doubt I will keep following it for too long if anything interesting happens and/or if both Twilights have their way without even getting a taste of their own poison.
But seeing that is a trend of Sunset never getting back at people/ponies that trick/prank her in this site... My expectations are low.
Welp, let's see where this story goes...
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Sorry the Twilights came off as manipulative. That wasn’t my intention for the story.
The Florida Keys are "isles." "Aisles" are the rows in stores.
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Thank you.
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Well, if you say so... It's just... The prequel, specially at it's final, and the scene in which both Twilights are talking via Sunset's book... It's very hard to not picture both bookworms NOT pulling Sunset's strings in future chapters. Heck, they even give a vibe that they might pull another stunt like the one in the prequel just to see Sunset getting frustrated or like she was in this chapter just because, according to both Twilight's, it makes Sunset cuter... If, of course, no consequences happen to them for doing the very type of prank Princess Twi once advised pony Rainbow Dash to not do. The type of prank that is only funny for the prankster, 'cause, while Sunset is indeed forgiving, you don't make your friends worry about you in a way and them just say "It was a joke" and expect them to be laugh with you.
Once again, the one who has to apologize isn't you, but me for comming a bit too strong with my previous comment (and perhaps in this one too).
So, I am sorry for being a bit too serious, and making harsh comments, with something that it's supposed to be a comedy.
I just hope the story gets better as it progresses.
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OH COME ON! I bet if it was Sunset doing something like that, it be funny if anyone else be horrible.
They are just teasing her and i find it hilarious. Jeeze if you don't like the story why are you reading it?
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Nearly insensitive pranking is hardly teasing in my opinion. And, if it was Sunset doing something like this, it would still be horrible. There are things in life that you don't joke about and them just say: "hey guys, I was just kidding/teasing you".
Sure, it isn't something that serious, Princess Twi and Sci-Twi are just pranking Sunset about Princess Twi eyesight. But if I was in Sunset's place, I would be mad at my friends for pulling something like this.
Also, I said I am giving it a chance because of the shipping. Depending on how the story turns out I might like it in the end, despite of this stunt both Twilights decided to pull out.
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Right?
the prank feels kinda mean at this point draging it out like this is well it is humiliating to go through and it feels like your getting laughed at not with
also they are asking her to spend money and run errands ect all for there own amusment
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To be fair, I'm certain both Twilights don't realize they're being manipulative bitches either.
One of the possible reasons Sunset Shimmer pulled all of her crap for three years in Canterlot High School (if DHX Media had deigned giving us a reason why Sunset was a cartoonishly evil prom queen to begin with, that is) was that it was for her own amusement, the other being 'just because I can.' So yeah, I suspect Sunset might be a little forgiving there once she finds out.
However, she considered none of the people she manipulated her friends when both Twilights do consider her a friend, and in fact want to add 'girl' at the beginning. So there's a dissonance here, especially coming from the Princess of Friendship(tm). They're acting more like Pinkie here, whose behavior can sometimes be described as 'my own amusement is more important than you' (see, Luna Eclipsed).
Considering princess Twilight is the girl who saved her from herself and let her make the first step upon the road of happiness for the first time in a long time, there's a good chance Sunset will feel genuinely betrayed, however many times she pulled the same trick back when she was a poor excuse of a villain. It'd be more like ingratitude for the other Twilight however.
Yeah, allow me to add my voice to the others saying that the Twilights are being manipulative. Seriously.
This was funny and I look forward to more. And I think the calling of the Twilights "manipulative bitches" is a bit much. They're just having some fun with this prank; Sunset's actions for the first EG movie would fall more in that line, but this seems a little too mundane for that. It just seems like an overreaction.
Prank may be going a bit far, but at this point it'll still be laughed off pretty easily. Not any worse than the new guy being asked to get "prop wash" or [insert thing relevant to place].
And from Sunset's end... that scene in the aisle reminds me of trying to buy tampons for a former girlfriend
I did read the previous story connection to this & I love that both Twilights have hilarious sense of humor!
Oh my god this is amazing... I need the third installment of this...
more i need more
Very happy to see a sequel (and that I chose to reread the original apropos of nothing.) I just hope Sunset leaves something left to date after she finds out the Twilights have been toying with her.