Chapter 38: Day 2
Sunday came and went, and though it was only Sunset’s second day, it was fairly relaxed. The youngest member of the house spent the majority of her time in her room, working through her homework. When Celestia had gone in to check on her, Sunset didn’t notice her entry due to the music in her ear buds and the undivided attention she was giving her Physics homework. Celestia watched her work for a few minutes and was astonished at the speed she was going at, with a broken wrist no less.
Shortly after that Celestia had given her a tour of the study and explained how the majority of the books were organized. To no surprise, it was very similar to CHS’s library. Sunset had sat in a chair near Celestia’s desk and read a book from the shelf.
For dinner they had take-out and Luna assaulted her with various questions and was appalled to hear that Sunset had only ever watched the education films in school and one on Halloween with her friends. She swore that the next weekend, they would catch her up on 16 years’ worth of movies.
***
Celestia smiled as she sat in the kitchen on Monday morning after Luna went to work. She did feel bad that her sister had to spend at least another few days running the school alone but she wasn’t quite ready to leave Sunset alone yet and, neither was Sunset.
It was close to ten when Sunset came down the stairs sleepily, and… painfully?
“What’s the matter, Sunset?” Celestia asked worriedly.
Sunset grabbed a cup of coffee and sat across from Celestia, “My ribs hurt.”
Celestia got up and grabbed something from the microwave then set it down in front of Sunset, “Sorry, I forgot to give these to you the other day. They’re for the pain.”
Sunset read the bottle and took out one of the tablets and washed it down, “Thanks.”
“So other than that, how are you feeling?” The tall woman asked.
“Fine, I guess.” Sunset said, “But if I’m honest, I’m still getting used to everything.”
“That is to be expected.” Celestia confirmed, “Luna and I are still adjusting as well.”
It was silent for another few moments before Sunset spoke, “So, I finished all my homework for the last few weeks.”
“All of it?” Celestia questioned, “Even art.”
“Yep!” Sunset said proudly, “I didn’t want to be behind everyone else when I go back.” She sighed, “Do I have to go back?”
Celestia chuckled, “Nice try but you do still need to go to school.” She leaned forward to look Sunset in the eyes, “It will get better eventually, Sunset. Just give it time.”
She groaned, “I know. You’re right but it’s just…hard.”
“You’re a strong girl Sunset, I know you can make it through this.” Celestia told her, “You also have your friends, Luna and myself to help you if you need it.”
Sunset smiled as she finished her coffee, “Thanks, that actually means a lot coming from you. Speaking of which, when do I get to go back to school?”
Celestia pursed her lips in thought, “Well, I was planning on going back myself tomorrow but I still want you to rest for a couple more days.”
Sunset nodded, then grinned, “Wednesday then?”
Celestia shot her a playful glare, “Don’t push it.”
Sunset raised her hands in defeat then they both broke out laughing. It wasn’t that Sunset wanted to go back, it was just that she was bored just lying in bed all day. She was used to moving around during the day.
“Um, can I take a shower, please?” Sunset asked nervously, still somewhat feeling like a guest in Celestia and Luna’s house.
“Of course. You don’t have to ask.” Celestia said.
“Thanks.” Sunset replied while putting her cup in the dishwasher.
***
Sunset finished washing herself and stood under the water, letting it run down her neck and back. The spot between her shoulder blades felt odd as the water streamed down the still healing scars.
I don’t know how I got so lucky. Sunset thought to herself, I have people who actually care about me, who want to genuinely help me. It’s different but it’s…nice. This is probably what the Princess tried to show me. Sunset frowned, remembering the day that lead to her jumping through the portal.
“I’m sorry Princess Celestia. If only I could tell you that myself.” Sunset said, turning off the shower and drying herself before putting on a fresh pair of pajamas.
She looked at herself in the mirror, staring herself right in the eyes. I know I didn’t deserve this chance, no matter what Principal Celestia says but I’m not going to prove her wrong.
Sunset closed her eyes and took a deep breath and exited the bathroom then went into her room, shutting the door. She grabbed her sketchbook and pencil case and sat on the bed, using the pillows to support her back and used her knees to support the book.
At first, she wasn’t sure what she was drawing, but after a few strokes of her pencil, she began to develop a picture in her mind. She sat drawing for hours, making sure every detail was perfect. It got to the point where Celestia got concerned and went to check on her, only to find her huddled over her sketch book.
It was late in the day when she finished, Sunset was sure that she’d heard Luna come in the house at some point. She smiled at the drawing, it was much more detailed than anything else she’d ever done and, it gave her some closure.
When there was a knock on the door, Sunset told them to come in.
“Sunset?” Celestia said, “How are you doing? You haven’t moved in hours.”
Sunset looked at the clock, eyes widening as she saw that it read five PM, “Wow, I didn’t realize it was so late. Sorry.”
“No need to apologize, I’m glad you’re resting.” Celestia said, “What were you drawing?”
Sunset handed Celestia the sketch book and the older woman was in a stunned silence. Just when she thought Sunset couldn’t surprise her, she proves her wrong.
The entire sheet of paper was covered with the most detailed scene she’d ever witnessed on paper. It went back to the night of the fall formal. Where Sunset’s demon was trying to blast Twilight and her friends with magic, only in this picture, Sunset was also facing the demon. The Princess and her friends stood behind her as Sunset blocked the Demon’s magic with some kind of force field. Sunset, in the picture, looked angry and determined. There were tears in her eyes that were getting blown away by the wind.
Sunset had drawn every strand of hair that was out of place, every whisk and current from the magic, rough lines created the illusion of a force field.
“This is amazing.” Celestia awed, “I can’t believe you drew this.”
Sunset smiled, “Thanks. I’m glad it turned out. It was mostly to give me closure.”
“Closure?” Celestia questioned.
“After the formal, I was having nightmares about that night and they always kept getting worse.” Sunset explained, “Then, on Halloween I had that one dream about magic. I actually talked to my demon and then, as she went to blast the girls, she told me that if I wanted to protect them, save them.”
“I see.” Celestia nodded, “You have a talent nonetheless.” She looked at the picture again, “Have you had those dreams recently?”
Sunset shook her head, “I had it a couple times while I was in the hospital but not in the last few days.” She kept her gaze low and off to the side.
Celestia placed a hand on Sunset’s shoulder, drawing the teens eyes to her own, “Sunset, you know that having nightmares like that isn’t good for you. You need to tell me if something is wrong. Some things you can’t just leave to chance. Your mental health is one of them.”
“I know, I’m sorry I didn’t tell you.” Sunset frowned.
“While we’re on this topic, I have something to ask you.” Celestia said.
“What is it?” Sunset asked.
“I think I already know the answer but… where did you get the scars on your back?”
Sunset stiffened, just the mention of them made her re-live the pain and feeling of having no control. “Th-they were from the wings. They healed quickly because of elements but, dark magic takes a toll on the body. It always leaves some kind of mark and those are mine.” Her expression was sad and Celestia could see some tears start to form.
The older woman reached over and pulled Sunset into a hug. Sunset accepted and squeezed her teacher and caretaker. They were in such a position that they didn’t have to worry too much about Sunset’s ribs.
“I had no idea, Sunset I’m sorry.” She said.
“I didn’t tell you so you couldn’t have.” Sunset said into her shoulder. “Don’t worry, I’m fine.”
“Sunset, honey,” Celestia pulled away and looked the younger in the eyes, “I’ve been worrying about you since before the formal and even more so afterwards. It’s the reason why I didn’t want to expel you.”
Sunset was at a loss for words. She had no idea how to respond to Celestia’s statement.
After a few minutes, Celestia decided to change the subject, “Now, How about some pizza?”
“Pizza?” Sunset said in a restrained, but still excited tone.
“Yes, we didn’t feel like cooking so we ordered pizza.” Celestia confirmed.
Sunset was on her feet in a flash and waited patiently for a giggling Celestia to lead them down the stairs.
Sunset smiled as she sat next to Luna on the couch with a couple slices of cheese pizza.
She glanced at the two women in the room. Since before the formal. They took me in they made sure I couldn’t argue.
Sunset thought back to all the times she was in trouble, all the times she was suspended, all the times they should have kicked her out of school.
Was I ever really alone here?
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People who hear you haven’t seen a movie they like fall into two camps. Either “you should see it it’s good.” Or “that’s it, head to the couch I’m grabbing the movie and the popcorn.”
So, does Celestia use the Dewey Decimal System?
Still hate the scar thing. luna didn't get scars and we have seen the healing abilities of the EOH.
I got an idea.
Narrate your own story. But also find people who can VA well enough to do the voices of each character. Basically make an audible book on your channel.
8971590
Luna's transformation was different, it was more of a cosmetic effect. And we've never seen the EOH have healing abilities.
8971776
No Luna's is quite simialr both of them in a corrupted form yet Luna has no scars. And for EOH the restoration of Rarity's Tail.
8971961
luna was not corrupted by dark magic but by some sort of parasite if I remember right
8972040
Nope that is just a dumb comic idea nothing more
8972152
Honestly, the Scars are just mentioned in passing and is a plot point. I am 99% sure that this is the last time they are even mentioned. I just can't change it to their being no Scars because by the time I realized having the scars was pointless, It was too late to change.
Honestly, when the entire thing is done including the final edits, THEN I will see about writing out the Scars.
I find that some people write the scars really well and it works but I find that in this particular story It doesn't work. Sunset having them is literally pointless
8971590
You have to realize the fact that Twilight uses the Element of Magic with a pure and good heart, so the effects of the magic try to purify those that it can (which is why Discord was turned to stone for a second time. He didn’t want to change and the EoH realized that).
In Sunset’s case, she was using the Element for evil purposes, so the Element punished her for it. Most stories (not just MLP fanfics), always have consequences for dark magic use.
If you want an example, look at Star Wars. Sith who get heavily into the Dark Side of the Force, are pretty much changed heavily because of it (not Palpatiene or Anakin, as they were changed through outside forces). Some of the greatest Sith who ever lived look radically different when they died due to how deep into the Dark Side they were.
Everything has a price and everybody will pay in the end.
8971590
8971776
I find that the scars in this story didn't really work to progress it. But Q, you are right, the transformations of the Luna and Sunset are pretty much the same. However, with rarity's tail, it was not taken by dark magic, it was freely given as she cut it off herself. The elements, i believe only heal their USERS not who they have been used on.
And may I remind you of one fact that everyone seems to be overlooking? LUNA ALREADY HAD WINGS AND A TAIL. there was nothing to be ripped away, just altered. The girls other than Sunset, had light/friendship magic bring and take away their tails and wings.
8972197
Discord is because there is nothing harmonious in him. Again it seems the EOH resets most beigns
8972201
I use Rarity because she is the one known example of a pony or other that we know is missing something that the EOH restored.
8972152
and you get "dark magic corrupted Luna" from where then?
8972264
I said corrupted form. never said magic.
8971961
Luna already had wings and a tail though, she didn't need them to grow out of her back like Sunset did, which by what we saw was a very painful experience. And I wouldn't count growing Rarity's tail as healing since all that involved was growing the hair back. There was no injury.
8972302
I guess we can all agree everything purely depends on opinion which is cool with me. not everyone will agree with everything i write an i do not expect them to. If I'm honest, I actually enjoy these little arguments in the comment section. I like seeing other peoples take on the story and show.
8972326
It is nice when we can hold a friendly debate about things without getting into a pointless argument.
8972279
fair enough. why should different forms of corruption have the same side effect (in this case scaring from being "cured")?
8972770
exactly. everytime we have seen the EOH in effect it heals or restores.
8972968
while true, I miss typed. I meant to ask why luna and sunset should have been "saved" by EOH and leave no scarring if my understanding of what you're saying, they were corrupted by different means?
8972985
because that's not their nature. how is it harmonious to leave scars?
8973181
Harmony doesn't leave scars but disharmony can. Think about it, all magic should come at a price, or at least dark magic. It's like serving a sentence in a prison. Luna spent 1000 years in the moon for her sentence, maybe Sunset's Scars are hers.
Think of it this way; when I first started Scars, even now, it was supposed have a sequel. I had originally put the Scars there as a sort of constant reminder because in the show, Sunset feels remorseful whenever her past was brought up to a point. Having a reminder like the Scars is to keep her on the right path, it's the best punishment the elements could give her because it's supposed to help her to change. Remember how the Scars healed really fast in the beginning of this story? They were, to a point, protected by magic. Once her punishment ends (I was thinking at the friendship games or some other event I come up with. probably the latter) The elements WOULD heal those imperfections. You will find, near the end of this story her Scars begin to disappear.
Like I said earlier, the idea of that wasn't carried through very well while I was writing.
8973326
for me it's the concept of the idea of the scars, even beyond this story.
More I need more now please I beg of you your gonna kill me you only just released a update but I want more
8973334
ah, I like the idea of scares to show what ones been through and what ones working through
8974784
Not in this instance
small typo you hit L not J
9311275
LMFAO Haha wow OK thanks I'm going to fix it now
Sunset is a hard worker.
She's gonna love the many films they are gonna show her.
Wow, I'm impressed.
Wow, that is just impressive.
You really weren't Sunset. 😇