The Trial Continues

by Zerocool7785

Aftermath of Saturday

Author's Note:

Before you read this chapter please know I am not ending Sunset's good will tour but things are about to happen that are gonna shake things up a bit.

That morning while Sunset was working at the Sweet Shop...

Rarity’s House...

Rarity had taken the day off from work to spend time with Thunderlane. Sweetie Belle went out with her friends and her parents were out of town for a week.

Thunderlane and Rarity were locked in a passionate French kiss. She pushed him down on the bed and laid on top of him. Thunderlane couldn’t help but run his hands all over Rarity’s body.

Rarity started unbuttoning Thunderlane’s shirt and began to kiss on his chest. Then Thunderlane rolled over to be on top and began to move his hands up Rarity’s skirt rubbing his hands across her butt as he kissed on her neck. Rarity couldn’t help but let out a soft moan as she liked being kissed on her neck.

Rarity started undoing Thunderlane’s pants and he looked down at his girl.

“Rare what are you doing?” He asked.

“Trust me you are going to like this.” She smiled back.

Sweet Apple Acres…

“Well the morning chores are done now so Apple Bloom so you go hang out with her friends at the clubhouse.” Applejack told her. Apple Bloom ran off to join her friends

Applejack just did her sweeping off the front porch, during the week the apples had been picked up and sold off so this was a slow season for the Apples.

Applejack knew spring would be here soon enough and was thinking about the Christmas party that they were going to have at the Apple Family house with many relatives. Her friends and Family, mainly Sunset Shimmer, it was going to be her first Christmas party in their world as she had spent the last few alone.

She was also going to invite Toe Tapper. He was shy around her but got him to open up some. Applejack also wanted to see if she could swing it with the girls to let Toe Tapper sit with them one day during lunch.

Applejack knew it was a risk as lunchtime was the girls get together time, but she wanted Toe Tapper to loosen up.

Canterlot Animal Shelter that same morning…

Fluttershy just finished her rounds feeding most of the animals from the shelter. This was her Saturday Morning routine and when she felt most happy. Sunset had once said “No wonder all your best friends are stray animals.” Since then she had apologized profusely for that remark. Though there was a ring of truth to it.

Fluttershy was happy that Sunset would be joining her next Saturday to help out at the shelter. Sunset came there the day after the formal and this time when Sunset and her hugged Sunset didn’t pull away in fear.

Fluttershy really cared for Sunset and even though she and Sandalwood had started dating she was not gonna forget Sunset. It was a promise. Fluttershy went back to feeding the animals, feeling quite content.

Canterlot High School….

Rainbow Dash had just completed some laps and was getting ready for Volleyball practice. She played soccer in fall, indoor volleyball in the winter, and track in the spring.

Rainbow always did her homework in study hall or as much as she could. She did a lot when she first came home for about an hour. One thing Rainbow made was time for her friends. Now splitting that time with Soarin’ one thing did occur to her later at night was she accidentally ditched Sunset. She was gonna call and apologize to her.to her later after practice.

For now it was volleyball practice and Rainbow had to keep her mind on the mock game the Varsity was gonna play against the Junior Varsity team. She noticed the Freshman team walked in with her “honorary sister” as co-captain. She couldn’t have been more proud of her. One more thing to mentally note was to congratulate Scootaloo then call Sunset.

“Hey Rainbow, get your head in the game!!” The Coach yelled, tossing her the ball.

(Most importantly) Canterlot State Prison…

The warden had notified the police and the FBI about the escape. Chrysalis and Shining Armor were there and looking over the cell. Chrysalis was very upset over this. This impacted Sunset’s safety and her niece was now in danger.

“What do you mean she wasn’t here? Don’t say that to me. Don’t say that to me again. ” Chrysalis said to the guard.

“But ma’am, she wasn’t.” The guard said.

“I can see that. Do you think I’m blind? Is that what you're saying? Am I blind?” Chrysalis said angrily. Shining Armor put his arm on his shoulder and pulled her back.

“Shining Armor, what is that in your hands?” Chrysalis asked, pointing to the clipboard in his hands.

“Last night’s count.” He said. Chrysalis walked over and looked at the count

“Shining Armor, are you Blind? You see Griffon’s name there? I do, right there Griffon.” Chrysalis said forcefully and pointed to the clipboard. Chrysalis walked to the back of the cell. Then spun around and looked at the guard and Shining Armor.

“She was in her cell at lights out, stands to reason she’d still be here in the morning. I want her found! Not tomorrow, not after breakfast, NOW!!” Chrysalis commanded.

“Yes ma’am!” The guard said and headed out of the cell. Shining Armor then motioned to have Greta brought in.

“Well?” Asked Chrysalis.

“Well what?” Greta replied.

“The warden says he sees you two all the time, you think as thieves you are. She must have said something.” Chrysalis said.

“No ma’am not a word.” Greta replied.

Chrysalis smiled and put hands up. “Lord it’s a miracle girl up and vanished like a fart in the wind!”

The Warden at the time came back to the cell. “Agent Chrysalis a quick word.”

They walked down to the warden’s office where he told her to have a seat.

“You can’t abuse my guards like this. Why are you so upset? I mean I want her caught too, but why are you acting like this?” He asked.

“She has attacked, kidnapped and tried to kill my niece.” Chrysalis said.

“Then I will call the bureau and ask that you be reassigned. You are too close to this case.” The Warden said taking his phone out to make the call. Chrysalis got up and left, she had to tell Luna.

“Agent Chrysalis, this is not to be broadcast just yet.” The Warden told her.

“Fine but I need to tell my sister and her daughter.” Chrysalis said.

* * *

“What are we gonna do!!” Exclaimed Sunset. She was pacing back and forth.

Chrysalis had arrived that afternoon after Sunset got done helping at the Sweet Shop. She had to tell Sunset and Luna the news, especially Sunset.

“Relax Sunset!! I won’t let her get near you.” Luna said.

“OK Luna, Sunset pack the stuff you need. You are coming to stay with me. Gilda doesn’t know where I live.” Chrysalis said.

“What if she has someone watching?” Sunset asked.

“I need you to trust me, both of you. Most of the Diamond Dogs are still in jail. Or in supervised custody.” Chrysalis said.

“I need to take a stand.” Sunset said.

“What do you mean?” Luna asked.

“Mom I can’t keep running, this is only gonna end when I am dead or she is. I’m gonna have Rainbow teach me self defense. Aunt Chrysalis, I want you to show me how to handle a firearm.” Sunset answered back.

“I forbid you to use a gun.” Luna said.

“Luna, she is making perfect sense, but in the meantime, let's head over to my place tonight. So get packing you guys you’re gonna be there for a while.” Chrysalis said.

That night Chrysalis set up her guest room for Sunset. She figured the teen girl would want her privacy. Luna was going to take Chrysalis’ room for the night and Luna was still against this.

“Chrysalis I don’t like this one bit. It would be better if I stayed with Celestia.” Luna said.

“No it wouldn't, I can protect Sunset better here. In fact I will talk with Shining Armor as well as the bureau to see if I can get you two into protective custody.” Chrysalis said.

“Then we can’t stay with you.” Luna said.

“Listen, we will work something out. Anyway I’m off the case by order of my superior Deputy Director Alvin Kersh. He said I’m too close to this case.” Chrysalis continued on.

“Chrysalis, you designed this house, making it almost impossible for people to get in. Are you sure Sunset and I will be safe here?” Luna asked.

“All of my doors are locked tight at night, same with my windows. I have alarms on my doors and windows and the side garage door has so much stuff piled in front of it someone would kill themselves trying to get in. Plus I have two guns right where I can get at them. Plus Gilda doesn't know where I live.” Chrysalis assured Luna.

About this time Sunset came back in the living room having heard everything that Chrysalis had said. She went over and hugged Chrysalis. Chrysalis gladly returned the hug.

“Thanks for being a great aunt.” Sunset said.

Just then the doorbell rang. Luna and Sunset looked towards the door. Chrysalis walked over and looked out the peephole. She turned around looking upset.

“I need to step out for a minute. I’ll be ok, and stay away from the door.” Chrysalis warned. She stepped out the door and Sunset and Luna had expected to hear gunshots, but all they heard was low talking.

* * *

“What do you want?” Asked Chrysalis, stepping out the door.

“Hello Agent Chrysalis.” Said a man dressed in a black suit and white dress shirt and dark blue tie. He had grey hair mixed in with his black hair. In his right hand he held a lit cigarette.

“Well let me ask you a question, do you believe in life out there. He said motioning to the sky.

“No. Why should I?” Chrysalis asked back.

“Funny you say no.” He replied, motioning toward Chrysalis’s house.

“You find it funny, that I don’t believe?” Chrysalis replied, trying to keep her calm.

“To doubt it is more than a failure of the imagination. It is a failure to recognize the limits of our own stupidity, the tenacity of our science, the rudiment of our tools. We listen, search, and hope for a sign. As if our eyes and ears aren’t good enough, our brains large enough, our egos small enough.

“I’m an old man now, and I will leave my mark upon history. More than presidents, or tyrants. I don’t ask for loyalty and trust, the fleeting bonds of men. I ask only for the years to show my sons and their sons that I was right and what their father did had to be done.” He finished with a puff on his cigarette.

“Anyone ever told you about cancer?” Chrysalis asked.

“Yes and I outlived them all.” He replied.

“So was that the purpose of this visit?” Chrysalis asked.

“There are forces coming that are coming for an alien pony, who is also a she-demon.” He said taking a puff on his cigarette.

“Who? Gilda Griffon.” Chrysalis asked.

“Way stronger than her, she's a punk. Oh I don’t know how that pony got here but we will find out. ” He said.

“You stay away from my niece, she is a human being. I have seen her birth certificate, Social Security card, and is about to have a driver’s license. People seem to think she’s an alien for some stupid reason.” Chrysalis replied.

“Hmmm.” He said slowly walking away.

Chrysalis turned around and went back into the house. Sunset was standing there looking at her with her arms crossed.

“Who was that? Who’s coming for me? And don’t play games with me.” Sunset asked.

"You were listening at the door weren't you?" Chrysalis asked, feeling very cross with Sunset.

“I don’t know his name but he has harassed agents before. You know two of the agents who rescued you Mulder and Scully; he has harassed them on numerous occasions. They call him the cigarette smoking man. He usually doesn’t bother me.

As for who is coming he feels Gilda is a minor threat. I don’t know who is coming for you. He seems very interested in the portal to Equestria. I think things are gonna get worse before better. But we are here in the house and are safe for now. Are you two hungry?

Comments

[Skyblazer9]

Loved the reference to the smoking man from the X-Files as I remember watching that series growing up and/or I had forgotten that Mulder and Scully had rescued Sunset in the first story. xD

I do wonder if he'll show up again when the Anon-A-Miss situation happens and what bigger threats Sunset will be facing in the near future?

Anyways keep up the good work. :)

[ScisetShimmerEvan]

The ending sure caught me by surprised but I'm even more shocked over the scene with rarity.

[Zerocool7785]

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Well Rarity did not go all the way with Thunderlane.

[ScisetShimmerEvan]

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I know

[Teraunce]

[sykko]

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I like to think she did, but because of the rules of the site and not wanting to get the banhammer, you left it up to us to decide.