Rising From The Ashes

by Midnight_Song95

Chapter 6

“How was class?” Applejack asked, earning a sigh from Sunset who took a seat on the piano.

“Boring. How can you like history class? I mean it's easy but that doesn't mean it isn't boring! I mean seriously, all your history is about is torture, war, and men who feel the need to have six wives!” Sunset grumbled, much to the amusement of the other girls that were in the room.

“Wow. The Egghead admits that she isn't perfect!” Rainbow said, earning a glare from the redhead.

“ I never said I was...at least not since my ego blew up in my face.” Sunset retorted, crossing her arms although Rainbow just elbowed her lightly to get her attention.

“I'm just teasing. The thing that most people know about you is that you're always on the honor roll It's just kinda funny that you're good at academics but yet admit to struggling not to fall asleep in class like the rest of us.”

Sunset deflated at Rainbow's statement. Great, you just made yourself look like an ass just because of Rainbow being...well Rainbow. She practically yelled at herself mentally.

“Sorry, it's just that everyone has been...Well saying things today about what happened at the dance. I mean even Celestia brought it up. I mean I know I was awful but it's been what? Three whole months and the only people that will so much as speak to me is you guys, some of the seniors and Trixie.” Sunset stated, covering her face with her hands.

“Well, you did kind of turn into a monster and tried to turn everyone into mindless zombies.” Pinkie Pie pointed out bluntly, earning a groan.

“Thanks for the reminder Pinkie,” Sunset muttered, feeling someone touch her shoulder and to her surprise it was Fluttershy.

“You may have done all of that but at least you're trying to be better.”

“That's right Darling, We all have forgiven you haven't we? It's only a matter of time before others start to see the real you.”

Sunset sighed as she listened to her friends trying to be encouraging although she couldn't help but doubt their words.

“by graduation maybe.” Sunset stated, “not that I can blame them, the old me was a total bitch to everyone.”

“that may be but I think we all came out better because of it.” Applejack stated before glancing at the clock “we have about fifteen minutes until lunch, why don't we let Sunset hear the song we wrote over break?”

Sunset's mind was dead set on something other than music as she tried not to think about everything that had been said to or about her that day. However, as the girls started to play she couldn't help but listen. They are really good, they might just have a chance. She thought with a sigh. However, her eyes widened slightly when she saw the wings and ears that formed on the others.

“When did that started to happen?” She asked, earning a shrug

“No idea but I know that it makes my band awesome! Besides that, flying is faster than walking!”

“Rainbow Dash, you tried to fly once and you flew into a pole!”

“Hey, you try using limbs that you never had before!”

Sunset rolled her eyes at the light hearted bickering between AJ and Rainbow Dash. Try learning to walk on two legs besides four, I think I fell on my face four thousand times that year in gym. She thought, however before she could say anything the PA system crackled to life, causing the whole room to go silent.

“Sunset Shimmer, Please report to the front office.”

Sunset groaned as she headed toward the door.

“I better go see what she wants. Hopefully, nothing happened that I am getting the blame for.”

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Sunset wished that she could avoid Celestia or even Luna for that matter, however, she also knew that it wouldn't take long for her to get from the band room to the front office so she didn't even bother trying, lest she gets lectured about authority.

“What is it now? Someone claims to see a winged demon?” she asked upon entering the office, earning a sigh from her mother.

“You have every right to be upset with me but lose the attitude.” Celestia sighed As she got up and came across the to where Sunset had sat down. “I know what I said earlier probably caused you to have to deal with a lot.... I probably shouldn't have mentioned the dance at all.” Celestial began as she pulled a chair over in front of the girl

“You think? Whatever gave you that idea?”

Sunset couldn't help it, the whole day had sucked and to think that her mother of all people had been so thoughtless.

“Sunset, please let me explain.”
Sunset sighed reluctantly as she slumped down into the chair, arms crossing over her chest.
“Fine.”

Celestia sighed as she closed her eyes, trying to figure out how she should approach this.
“The fall formal and this talent contest has one thing in common and that is that the students have done most of the planning and work. I probably shouldn't have brought up the fall formal so soon but I…”

Sunset cut her off at that, deflating somewhat even though her expression was still irritated.
“I understand okay? It's just today has been anything but easy for me. Sometimes I wish I could just start over in a place no one knew me!”

Celestia sighed as she put an arm around the teen who almost instantly put her arms around her in a tight hug. “I'm sorry.” she muttered, earning a sigh.

“so am I. I should have thought before I spoke. Do you forgive me?” Celestia responded, earning a chuckle from the former unicorn.

“Of course.”

Comments

[Witchrblizzad]

“Sunset Swimmers, Please report to the front office.”

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[Midnight_Song95]

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Darn autocorrect

[Witchrblizzad]

9110639
its all good, figured as much

[Midnight_Song95]

9110641
Thanks for pointing that out.

[Mr-Astounding]

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hey, I'm not complaining: I for one wouldn't mind seeing her as a mermaid or something; in fact...
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[Charli13]

Awesome chapter

[Blue Streak]

I love the story! The only minor problem I have are the short chapters, otherwise no real issues. Keep’em coming!

[aceina]

i love this story i hope you return to updating some time soon and i notice you have not been on since may i hope your ok

[Quilltastic]

Oh no! Haitus! The worst thing to happen to a story!!

I hope you find time to continue it.

I also hope you're well!

[Shimmeringsun]

I hope this story get continued! I enjoyed reading ‘To Start Over’ you’ve done great, I wished we could see more!

[The Crazed Werewolf]

I hope that we get some more chapters soon.

[JFanFiction]

Salvation !!! here a French fan!!!🇨🇵🇨🇵 I sincerely hope that this story will continue!!! I love everything!!!!! especially Chrysalise and Luna!!! besides how many children chrysalis has, Tempest Is she his daughter? At one point Luna said that chrysalis had three children per husband, and she had had 5 husbands so she has 15 children? Or was it just a joke from Luna?? And you say she has Three sons thorax, pharynx and... Uh... Kevin? Anyway 3... So a little explanation? Besides, a little bonus for Tiberius!!!