There is an exotic world out there where magic is common. So much so that it shapes the way the entire world works. There are many schools dedicated to training magicians, magic is a big part of creating and preparing food, the development of transportation has been changed by magic, and there are companies that hire skilled magicians to send on missions too dangerous for a regular person. Sunset Shimmer and Twilight Sparkle are members of one of these companies, and even among the experienced magicians that work there, they are powerful.

Many months after Sunset had turned over a new leaf, her life is pretty good. She's gotten used to her new way of life after being commanding and aggressive for so long, she has a stable job that provides a good income, she has a decent amount of friends, and she's even started dating Twilight after liking her for so long. There are occasional rumors about her that slightly soil her newly built reputation, but it's nothing she can't deal with. One day, though, there's a rumor that threatens to ruin her life, and the disastrous effects of it begin destroying her life. Sunset and Twilight wonder why someone would tell such a horrible lie. Little does the couple know that the rumor has a bit more truth to it than they think...

An entry in Oroboro's Sunset Shipping Contest: Journeys

P.S. Again (like last year), I apologize for the cover not really reflecting the story, but it was the closest thing I could find to a fitting picture. Also, the story is rated T, but I wouldn't bat an eye if someone well under the age of 13 read it. It's just to be on the safe side.