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A dance is coming up and all the Rainbooms seem to have plans for the upcoming dance, except for Twilight who is crushing pretty hard on Sunset who might not even want to go and is way too nervous to ask her out. Will she have her dance with Sunset?

Made for the Sciset contest 2023.

Chapters (6)
Comments ( 23 )

Why is it always Sci Twi who's a nervous wreck when it comes to Sunlight anyway? Seems to be a recurring theme when it's these two, and not Sunset with pony Twilight.

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In defense of Sci-Twi, she canonically is very timid and awkward around others. As for Sunset Shimmer, the girl always seem to have confidence in personal situations in buckets. It's not impossible, but it's just not the first thought when it comes to Sunset interacting with pony Twilight.

It was a cute story, it seemed to jump around a bit though. I would've liked to see more interaction between Sunset and Twilight after the Flash thing happened and maybe reveal their feelings then, Also maybe a scene where the other girls talk about getting Twilight and Sunset elected so they get together could've added some context as to why they won the crowns.

"I'm respecting your privacy by knocking but asserting my authority as your old babysitter and future sister-in-law by coming in anyways."

Just yes. All the yes.

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Thank you. I loved that gag a lot in Fairy Odd Parents.

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Thank you for reading it. I did jump around a little bit and added a few things here and there, but time management isn't my best strong suit.

I did my best to attempt to offer a satisfactory answer of how Sunset and Twilight won the competition. A few little clues here and there and a thing at the end; but it could have been not as well explained as I had hoped.

This was a decently pleasant read for a lot of it. It does have issues; it moves at a bit of an awkward pace, it flips perspectives from Sunset to Twilight and back without warning, and there’s some editing/punctuation issues in parts. On a more narrative level, I did take issue with the story making Flash into quite a jerk for no real reason, which was disappointing; I was waiting for there to be a twist with him, but sadly no. But it feels like you’re still learning, and it's always nice to see a getting-together story with these two characters. I really hope you keep writing!

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That's a fair assessment on all counts.


Pacing is one of those concepts I'm still struggling a lot with to be honest. When I'm drafting it out, I wanna keep the story going as swiftly as possible. However description and other stuff needs to be added back in.

As for switching perspective, I wanted to show character's thoughts and reactions but when two main characters are in the same scene; I didn't know whose thoughts to focus on.

Regarding punctuation and grammar, Google Docs is far from perfect and I am bound to miss a thing or two when editing. Especially when I am in a hurry.

With the narrative issue with Flash, yeah I don't have any good excuses. It was a combination of poor planning, wanting drama in the story, and some other things.

Thank for you the review though. I have plans to keep writing stories; one mystery and one story featuring bitter exes. Then try to sort out the plan for the story I wanted to write for a while.

And I want to learn how to smooth out these kinds of things going forward.

“Ugh, these dances? Not my jam. It's the same ol' scramble to find a date every time. This year, the Dash is rollin' solo. No need for anyone to mess with my chill.”

Rainbow Dash laid back, propped her feet on the cafeteria table, and folded her arms with a smug grin.

dang Rainbow Dash is so cool as hell!

“So Rares, spill the beans. Who are you going with? Please tell me it isn’t Blueblood or worse, Shy's brother.”

Fluttershy glared at Rainbow disapprovingly while Rarity sighed.

very Rainbow Dash love it

"Hey! There are children here. Watch your language, Sunny Wunny."

aww Sunny Wunny

"I was going to say ‘bozo’. Geez, Pinkie."

gottem

"I'm respecting your privacy by knocking but asserting my authority as your old babysitter and future sister-in-law by coming in anyways."

hehe good reference, that is a classic line

Sunset offered to take me home on her motorcycle and dropped me off a block away.

yeah that would do it. honestly Twilight could have just said the word “motorcycle” and she’d need no other explanation

Twilight thought this over, I suppose this does kinda make sense. Every pre-test I had pointed out what I needed to know for the real thing.

oh no this is exactly the kind of mindset Twilight would have at the beginning that she needs to find out is not how it works as part of her character arc!

“No no no. That will never work. Guys don’t like that. Not even for being asked on pretend dates”

but Flash Sentry would know what’s going on and accept because he is a really chill guy. i do hope he finds someone for real!

Flash glanced at everyone surrounding him then voice wavering while looking off to the side said "Sure, I'll go with you." , with an awkward smile. With the bell signaling the start of homeroom, the crowd slowly dispersed.

well that is certainly setting up a sitcom-worthy comedy of errors!

That’s it!”, Sunset huffed before angrily grabbed a cup full of punch then dunked it over his head.

noooooo Flash did nothing wrong here!

There went my no drama policy for this dance. Peace mission failed. Another item to add to the list of failures by Sunset Shimmer. And worst of all Twilight got dragged into it, Sunset chided to herself.

aww poor self-hating Sunset

So close yet so far, Twilight thought to herself.

oof…

“Settle down. According to the results, there are two queens. Sunset Shimmer and Twilight Sparkle. Come on up!”

hell yeah

"I didn't really plan for this. I trust one of you two will be fine with the king sash?"

"It's fine. I'll take it."

Celestia gently placed the king sash onto Sunset , then gave the queen one to Twilight.

now that is gender!

Sunset proceeded to give Twilight a big wet kiss on the mouth, then poked Twilight on the nose.

"I love you."

nice

Elsewhere the janitor ,still clad in his mismatched tux, answered his phone in the school parking lot.

ohhhhhh that was Discord all along! how did i not catch that? well-played!

"That's right. And don't forget the extra anchovies and pineapple. I'll know."

um excuse me that sounds amazing as a pizza


thank you for writing!

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Thanks for hosting the contest.

Pinkie’s face beamed while milk spilled out of Fluttershy’s nose.

Oh jeez! :duck:

Fluttershy meekly added, “If I get too uncomfortable, we’ll go hide out together somewhere away from everyone.” The table next to them spontaneously started to laugh, and Fluttershy started hiding more in her seat.

How rude of them! :twilightangry2:

"Hey! There are children here. Watch your language, Sunny Wunny."

Stop breaking the fourth wall Pinkie. :ajbemused:

As the pair remained engrossed in their conversation, Twilight kept glancing back and forth at Sunset. Then picked up her fork with trembling fingers, awkwardly twirling it above her plate; completing ignoring the pancakes in front of her. Twilight sighed, "Maybe I'll find the courage to ask," she whispered to herself.

I know you will Twi, I believe that you can do it! :pinkiehappy:

“Okay, but please don’t tell mom and dad. And please try not to Shining if you can help it.”

not tell Shining if how can help it."*

“Social interactions can be really difficult. It’s going to be awkward and weird. But with some exposure and practice, it’ll at least get a little better. And I have the perfect candidate in mind. Flash Sentry, according to Aunt Celly, he’s easily one of the best students in the school and seems to handle quite a lot of things coming his way. Think of it as a practice test, then you can demonstrate what you've learned with Sunset”

learned with Sunset."*
Ngl, I don't think doing this 'test' with Flash is a good idea. :unsuresweetie:

“Best of luck ladybug”

ladybug!"*

“No no no. That will never work. Guys don’t like that. Not even for being asked on pretend dates”

dates!"*

"Omg is that Flash and Sunset!? I bet she's going to try to become queen of the dance again. Go get him Sunset!" , yelled Muffins as she enthusiastically cheered Sunset on.

Sunset!" Yelled Muffins*

"Look. Flash I've strung you along while I was queen of the school for the past few years. I kinda owe you one night. No me trying to make others look bad. Just you, me and a nice friendly dance, no drama . Though please don't try anything funny" Sunset narrowed her eyes as she raised a pointed finger, making the universal symbol for ‘I am watching you’.

anything funny!"

Flash glanced at everyone surrounding him then voice wavering while looking off to the side said "Sure, I'll go with you." , with an awkward smile. With the bell signaling the start of homeroom, the crowd slowly dispersed.

you," he said with an awkward smile.*

"Uhh, got to go Sunset. See you sometime", as Flash walked as far away from Sunset as he could.

sometime,"*

“No no no. That will never work. Guys don’t like that. Not even for being asked on pretend dates”

dates!"*

Twilight walked a little closer to Flash, her mind purely focused on following Candace's advice from the other day.

Cadance*

Sunset! She’s actually here. But the practice date thing? Cadance’s advice? Oh no! Help… , Twilight thought to herself.

Help...*

"Girls. Girls! First you asked me and I was ecstatic considering how you looked so similar to the princess." , pointing at Twilight then pointing at Sunset, "Then you asked me at a really bad time and I couldn’t say no without looking like a huge jerk. But both of you can be my date if you want?"

princess." He said, pointing*
Having 2 dates seems like a bad idea imo. :duck:

“ That’s it!”, Sunset huffed before angrily grabbed a cup full of punch then dunked it over his head.

it!" Sunset*

Flash proceeded to scratch his head. Was it something I said? , he thought to himself.

said? He*

"Oh Sunset darling?" , Rarity quietly called out. Sunset simply turned the away.

darling?" Rarity*

From just around the corner the janitor in his mismatched tuxedo dragging his mop and bucket around approached the pair, then stroked his goatee. Then carefully tucked an envelope back into his tuxedo pocket. He gave them a knowing smile, and began to tell them how to redeem the night.

around approaching the pair,*

"You know the night's not over yet you too. And I heard about your plight. You want revenge on that jerk? Here's what you do."

Bad idea imo. :unsuresweetie:

"One last dance before the king and queen of the prom are announced. Make it count,party people!"

count, party people!"*

Now's your chance. Take your shot Twilight, Twilight thought to herself.

Twilight, Twilight*

The crowd murmured confused and everyone looked at each confused. "Did she just say two queens?" , One student whispered. Another said "Is this a mistake?". Among the crowd there were even a few loud cheers of “Yeah Sunset!”

queens?" One*
mistake?" Among*

Wha? What’s happening? Me and Sunset. , Twilight thought to herself.

Sunset, Twilight*

Celestia gently placed the king sash onto Sunset , then gave the queen one to Twilight.

Sunset,*

"Free cheers for Sunset and Twilight everyone."

Shouldn't it be 3 cheers? :applejackconfused:

"Um good job Sunset. And hope you have fun." , Fluttershy said.

had fun," Fluttershy said.*

"I'll be sure to prepare an extra special party for you too. Especially if things go the way I think they're going. Don't do anything I wouldn't do. And don't do several things I would. " Pinkie said with a cheeky grin.

I would." Pinkie*

"I love you."

:yay:

Elsewhere the janitor ,still clad in his mismatched tux, answered his phone in the school parking lot.

janitor, still*

Despite the huge pile of mistakes, this wasn't too bad. I still enjoyed it in the end. :ajsmug:

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Thank you for your feedback. The amount of comments was a little concerning but thank you. My mistakes may be plentiful, but I am trying to get better.

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I still enjoyed it, just do it as advice and feedback.

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