Alone

Dear Twilight Sparkle

How are things going on in Equestria? its hearts warming eve there right? God that was embarrassing the first year here. 'What's this Christmas you're talking about? what about hearts warming eve!' she said yelling at the store employee. hahaha.
Things here have been good, though something odd is happening. everyone is giving me strange looks, I'm used to it. though I can't help but feel like something's up. even the girls are acting strangely.
Sincerely Sunset Shimmer.
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Dear Twilight Sparkle

OK, something really odd is happening. two days ago, a lot of students started giving me the cold shoulder. I have no idea what I did.
well maybe. I did sneak an extra slice of pizza but I doubt that would get them upset at me. much less earn a cold shoulder. I tried talking to the girls but they just ignored me when I tried to talk to them. Even Fluttershy refused to talk to me. I don't know what's going on but I'm getting scared.
Sincerely Sunset Shimmer
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Dear Twilight Sparkle

I finally found out what's gotten everyone upset, and I am so pissed right now. Apparently, there's this Mystable account that's been posting personal secrets of students. I still don't know why I'm getting the cold shoulder...the girls still won't talk to me. even Fluttershy's parents are starting to ignore me.
...can you please write back? I don't know why you're not answering but please do. I have this terrible feeling something bad is about to happen.
Sincerely Sunset Shimmer
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Dear Twilight Sparkle

It's bad. it's really Really bad! it makes so much sense now. how could I be so fucking stupid!? it was staring me right in the face and I was too stupid so see it.
They all think it's me. everyone.... I can't blame them not after everything I've done but still it hurts. Everyone hates me now. more than before, even...even the girls. I can see it in their eyes now. all the hate and anger. the betrayal.
how can they think it's me!? I've worked so hard to change and then someone makes a profile with my signature and suddenly everyone hates me again.
they called me so many names. each one felt like a stab to the heart.
I need help Twilight. what should I do?
Sunset Shimmer
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Dear Twilight Sparkle.

It happened...it really happened. They...they abandoned me. I went to sugar cube corner and begged to be heard. I was on my fucking knees Twilight! and you know what they told me?
'Get out you're not welcomed here!'
no one stood up for me. Even Mr. and Mrs. Cake didn't stand up for me...no one did.
I don't know who this Anon-a-Miss is but I swear to Celestia or god or whoever I will strangle them with my own hands!
Sunset Shimmer
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Twilight

Please answer me. it's been days since I last messaged you and still nothing.
why? did I do something wrong? was it the comment I made about killing Anon-a-Miss? I didn't mean it. I was just so angry and hurt. if I did anything to make you mad, I'm so sorry Twilight but please answer me. the kids at school are getting worse. I could handle the jeers and the comments they think I don't hear. though at this point I doubt they'd care I did or didn't. please message me back, please.
Sunset Shimmer
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Twilight

Why won't you answer me? I said I was sorry if I did anything to make you mad at me. please, I need help. it's getting worse, just yesterday I got punched in the face. I tried to defend myself but when I did all they did was call me...'She-Demon' and kicked me. Rainbow Dash was there and she barely looked at me when it happened. at lunch, I had one of my few shirts ruined when someone spilled hot coffee on me. the only saving grace was that it was hot and not scolding. but it still hurt. Again, the girls didn't do anything.
please, Twilight I'm scared to go to school now.
Sunset.
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Twilight

is this karma? I knew she was a bitch but I never thought it would be this bad. someone actually cut me today Twilight. someone cut me. I barely realized it and when I did I hightailed it out of the room.... I'm not going back. if a student is willing to Cut me for posting something about him sleeping with a teddy bear then I can only imagine what other students will do.
I talked to principle Celestia and she agreed to give me the week off. I'll still have to do some homework but at least I won't be there for the last week before winter break. maybe by then everyone will have cooled down.
...the girls still won't talk to me. the Shy's are even going to far as to try to lock me out of the house...I'm not welcomed here anymore.
Anon-a-Miss. she's the reason for this. I have done some mean and I mean MEAN downright evil shit in my life but I knew when to stop. I knew what line to cross and not cross. she or he doesn't. it's getting so bad now.
I feel so alone. no one wants me here. and I can't go back to Equestria unless I want to get locked up.
...that and I don't think I can ever face Celestia again.
Sunset.
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it didn't work. Anon-a-Miss keeps posting and what's worst is that now that I'm not there they have even more reasons to believe it's me! Twilight I'm terrified now. last night I didn't even come home. I packed my things and left after the broken window incident the day before! I have never seen Fluttershy's parents so angry with me. I knew there and then to just high-tail it out of there.
it wasn't easy, it hurt a lot. I think even Mrs. shy saw me and barely batted an eye.
I'm happy I got to stay with them for a while. I guess I knew it wouldn't last. but I would have liked for it to have lasted longer.
At least have the homeless shelters to go to right?
Sunset
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Fuck Dash! no seriously fuck her with Celestia's 4 hooves!
I can't believe her! she...she came down to the homeless shelter and told everyone there what was happening at school and blamed me for it! can you believe that!? That was a low even for someone like Adagio.
you know its fucking messed up when the sirens we beat Together might I add are starting to look like decent people compared to how the girls have been behaving!
safe to say I'm no longer welcomed there. I'd be lucky to get in anywhere at this rate.
I thought I was scared. I thought I was, now I'm terrified.
Is this what being scared and alone feels like? no friends no family. no home.
I can't stop crying now. why is this happening to me!? didn't I pay for it at the fall formal!? at the battle of the bands!?
.... why won't you answer?
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...I think I caught a break. I got a message from Rainbow Dash to come meet her at school. ill be leaving in a few minutes to see what she wants to talk about...something feels off Twilight. I don't know what. but I don't think I should go. every instinct I have is telling me not to go.
but I have too. I have to go and try one last time. who knows maybe they found out who Anon-a-Miss is and are wanting to fix things.
I hope this will fix everything and I hope things can go back to the way things were.
but should they? I can't forget what they all did to me. what they said. I want too but I just can't.
I don't know if I can forgive them Twilight.
please message me.
Sunset Shimmer
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Pain
that was the first thing Sunset felt when her eyes started opening. at least one of them, the other refused to open no matter how hard she tried. she tried to move but her body cried in agony when she did, she quickly realized how hard it was to breathe. she managed to look up, it was snowing. the snow eased the pain somewhat, numbing it the best it could.
"Well Well looks like she's up!" a voice said laughing as Sunset felt something hit her side. she cried out in pain.
"hey knock it off! she's had enough!" a raspy voice said, Sunset knew that voice very well.
"...Rain..bow." Sunset said weakly as she tried to turn herself around.
"Shut up!" Rainbow Dash yelled angrily, Sunset knew she was glaring at her she could feel her eyes burning a hole in her back. Sunset with a great amount of effort managed to roll herself onto her belly. she whimpered in pain as she felt her ribs move in ways that were not natural.
"Ha! look at that! how pathetic!" another voice said laughing at her misery. she tried to stand, to do anything. a swift kick in the stomach stopped that and forced her back down. she cried as she held her midsection.
"Hey! I said she's had enough!" Rainbow Dash spoke up again rushing to Sunsets side but never helping her.
"Why? this Anon-a-Bitch needs to be taught a lesson!" another voice yelled this one sounding meaner than the others.
"I said enough Gilda! I agreed to come here to teach her a lesson! not to kill her!" Rainbow Dash said Sunset felt her heart break. she was tricked. she was tricked by Rainbow Dash. her friend.
"I didn't say I'd kill her the Freak just needs more of a beat down!" Gilda said cracking her knuckles.
"Bah! I say we finish off this cunt now!" another voice said making the others speak up cheering a click was heard.
"No way! we agreed to knock some sense into her!" Rainbow Dash yelled angrily
"I may hate this bitch just as much as anyone else but that's too much. you idiots want to rot in jail?" Gilda said angrily, and much to Sunsets surprise actually stood in front of her blocking the other students.
"We said a beat down. mob justice not fucking lynching her. put that knife away or ill put it away for you." Gilda said angrily as she shoved someone back making something fall to the ground.
"Gildas right! this why I came along to keep you idiots in line!" Rainbow Dash said huffing as she crossed her arms this made the other students groan a bit. they actually sounded sad they wouldn't be able to kill her. Sunset felt like she was dreaming. She Knew these kids and they...wanted to kill her. she tried to stand up again only to get pushed down onto her side.
"Stay down Traitor!" Rainbow Dash yelled as she pushed sunset down further. Sunset looked up at her with tears in her eyes.
"...w...hy?" she asked wheezing weakly, Rainbow removed her foot.
"Why!? Because I fucking told you!" Rainbow Dash yelled leaning in her face mere inches away from Sunsets.
"I told you to stop posting shit! Did you listen!? No! you just kept at it like the bitch you are!" Rainbow Dash yelled getting louder and louder as she stomped on the ground next to Sunset.
"...I'm...not--
she didn't get the chance to answer as she was yanked up by the collar of her ripped jacket.
"Stop saying that!" Rainbow Dash yelled and then swiftly punching Sunset in the face making her scream in pain.
"Stop saying that! just stop it! how many times will you say that!?" Rainbow yelled as she continued to punch Sunset in the face over and over again. each punch sending specks of blood everywhere.
"Jeez at this rate you'll be the one to kill her." Gilda said shocked by the athlete's sudden action. Rainbows assault stopped and looked at Sunset. Her face bleeding ever more than before. Sunset looked at her with...fear. No terror in her eyes. tears freely running down her face. Rainbow Dash let go of her making her land on the ground.
"You ok Dash? you sort of lost it there." Gilda said putting her hand on Rainbows shoulder, she shook it off and practically ran out of the area. Sunset only looked up at the sky, everything going blurry as she felt the world leaving her.
"she's not worth it Gilda! let her rot here. she's not worth it." Rainbow Dash yelled just as everything faded to black for Sunset.
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when she awoke later she didn't feel as much pain, she didn't feel much of anything. just numbness across her entire body. she tried to move, her muscles and bones crying out in protest. she ignored them as she turned to her side. she looked around, no one was around. she thanked whatever force had kept her alive. or maybe something was cursing her. memories flooded her hazy mind. how she showed up at the school only to be attacked by a mob of students. each savagely beating her. She slowly tried to get up making her whimper as fresh tears ran down her face.
Rainbow Dash had been the one to lure her there...her friend. her ex-friend had tried to kill her. when standing didn't help she flipped herself over on her stomach again, she braced herself for the kick but it never came. she groaned as she started crawling away. the snow stained with her blood. she just continued to crawl away, tears continuously running down her face. she crawled and crawled wanting to reach her destination. after what felt like hours crawling from the side of the school to the front, she made her way to her only hope. she continued on her way, her salvation within reach.
"Twi..light." she said weakly as she reached the one thing linking her with her past life.
The Canterlot statue. she was so close. she could practically taste it. she reached the base and with what strength she had left stood up and onto her shaky legs. she knew if she fell now she would not get back up. she stood and couldn't help but smile as she reached out for her old life.
Nothing.
her smile faded as she pushed against the portal. all she felt was the hard stone pushing back at her.
"No..no nononoono!" Sunset said as she started hitting her fists against the stone. nothing.
"No! please! Twilight! I'm sorry! please let me go home!" she cried as she continued to beat her fists against the stone. fresh blood being smeared across it.
"Celestia...please." she cried as she slumped down into the snow again.
"...Mom...help." she sobbed no longer trying to hold back any tears. everything felt numb... she no longer felt pain. not the cold, just a deep sadness. she curled up into a ball trying to make herself disappear, she realized something.
no one wanted her.
not her friends.
not her teachers.
not Equestria.
no one wanted her. she closed her eyes as she sobbed holding her legs closer to herself. slowly but surely the tears ran dry, she had no idea how long she had been lying in the cold snow. she laid there all alone, no one to turn too. an idea began to form in her mind.
If no one wanted her, then she will just leave. leave them for good.
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The moon was beautiful. the stars shined. snow blanketed the whole city. Sunset watched the beautiful world around her. it was peaceful, the cold no longer bothered her. she just watched the beauty of this world from the perch she was on.
Sunset gave a weak smile as she looked down at the calm icy waters below. they too were beautiful. like rivers of silver silk. it was truly a beautiful night. she continued to admire the beauty for a bit longer before sighing sadly. her body should be hurting. her heartbreaking, but all she felt was numbness all over her body. she knew the truth, it was only natural for her to feel this way.
there was nothing left. no home. no friends, everyone had abandoned her.
Fluttershy
Applejack
Rarity
Pinkie pie
Twilight
Celestia
Rainbow Dash.
she let a few tears run down her cheeks at the scene that took place. she couldn't believe it, she wanted it to be some bad dream but it was real. the bruises and cuts all over her body were proof of that.
'she's not worth it Gilda! let her rot here. she's not worth it.'
Sunset held her face, she could still feel the bruises and cuts on it. her eye still swollen shut still managed to shed a few tears. she barely got away from them, who knows what would have happened if they hadn't stopped. Rainbow Dash may have stopped the students from doing anything worse but the feeling of utter betrayal pierced her very soul.
"Is this what you felt Dash?" she asked to no one in particular.
she lost, Anon-a-Miss won. whoever she or he is they won. she had nothing left. nothing left to lose. she was sobbing loudly now, the snow doing little to comfort her. she looked up and couldn't help but smile. it was a beautiful night to die. it was beautiful. something Luna would be proud of. after a few more silent moments to herself, she reached down into her backpack and pulled out her journal and opened it one more time.
Goodbye.
was all she wrote before setting it on the bridge railing making sure it would not fall off. she kicked her backpack over the edge and watched it plummet to the waters below. she smiled as she looked up at the moon one last time, wishing it was the sun before taking a step forward and letting gravity take her.
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Sunset

I am so, so sorry! I left my journal at the castle. I know that's not a good excuse but I will explain it as soon as I see you! I had no idea things were so bad for you! Please, please forgive me. I'm going through the portal right now! I'm so, so Sorry!
don't worry Sunset we'll fix this! I pinkie promise!
Your friend Twilight Sparkle.

Sorrow

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Tick
Tick
Tick
It continued. Through the night, the clock continued to tick on like nothing has happened. Like its owner wasn't sobbing into her pillow for the 3rd time this week. Fluttershy sobbed into her pillow as she tried to sleep. She tossed and turned, unable to find sleep since the day before...when Sunset left. She huffed. Why does she feel so sad? Sunset was a traitor, so why does her leaving upset Fluttershy so much? She didn't want to say anything but she could tell her parents were just as upset. Especially her mom, but she didn't know why. She turned and saw the time making her huff in annoyance.

5:43 A.M

She took a few deep breaths and closed her eyes. Minutes passed and she felt herself slipping. Soon she would be in the land of dreams.
"Fluttershy!" a voice yelled followed by frantic knocks, the doorbell ringing just a second later. Fluttershy practically jumped out of her bed.
"Fluttershy! Wake up! It’s a total emergency!" the voice yelled again. Once again, she heard her poor door being assaulted.
"Fluttershy dear, who's at the door?" her mother asked in a worried tone. Fluttershy sat up and quickly made her way to the door.
"Rainbow Dash! Why are you here so early?" Fluttershy asked opening the door, and just as she did, a multicolored blur ran passed her.

"Sunset!? Sunset are you here?!" Rainbow Dash yelled. Frantically looking around, she bolted up the stars without so much as a hello to the two bewildered parents.
"Rainbow Dash, she’s not here." Fluttershy tried to say but apparently, her friend didn't hear her when she heard some crashes coming from her room.
"What do ya mean she’s not here?" the farmer known as Applejack asked worriedly. Fluttershy nearly jumped out of her skin. She looked back at her friends looking at her.
"She left Tuesday. Why? What’s wrong?" Fluttershy asked worriedly. The girls only looked down in shame, Rarity covering her face. Fluttershy felt her stomach drop out. Something was wrong. Horribly wrong.

"Wefuckedupwefuckedupwefuckedup!" Rainbow Dash yelled angrily as she grabbed her hair and pulled on it hard.
"What? What do you mean?" Fluttershy asked, a pit growing in her stomach. Applejack, Rarity and Pinkie Pie all looked down at the ground in shame.
"It’s Sunset...She...she," Rarity tried to finish her sentence but couldn't, she just broke down crying. Fluttershy was quick to offer her a hug. Applejack hid her face with her hat from everyone. Pinkie Pie only fiddled with her thumbs, her hair no longer its normal puffy self, but a rather dull color and straight as a sheet of paper. Rainbow Dash was banging her head on the floor saying obscenities with each whack.
"What’s wrong with Sunset?" Fluttershy asked a bit more firmly, the pit in the stomach getting bigger and bigger. Applejack took a deep breath before looking up for the first time in a while, her eyes blood shot.

"We don and fucked up sugar cube. We fucked up royally this time," Applejack said, clearly not caring about the two adults giving her a glare at the use of such profanity.
"Sunset...she’s....she’s innocent Shy," Applejack said quietly, but to Fluttershy she might as well just have yelled it into her ear.
"W... what?" Fluttershy said weakly, the world around her fading away.
"Ah said she’s innocent.... oh, what have we done?" Applejack said putting her face into her forearm. Fluttershy just sat there, silent, as she replayed everything in her head.
'Come on Shy, you know me! I’d never do this!'
'Please talk to me! I’m begging you! Please talk to me!'
'Shy please! I swear I’m not Anon-a-Miss! Please believe me!'
Fluttershy felt a tap on her shoulder, she looked at Rarity who was offering her a handkerchief. Only then did she realize she was crying.

"I knew it," she said shaking as she spoke, her voice breaking up.
"What was—“
"I knew it! I knew she was innocent! I knew it!" Fluttershy yelled as she stood up suddenly, her whole body shaking. She felt like she was breaking.
"I knew she was innocent! The way she begged us to listen! The way she---oh god! We left her crying in the hallway!" Fluttershy yelled as she sobbed loudly shaking uncontrollably. Everything she said, she did, she didn't do came crashing into her like a massive wave. She felt physically ill, she felt like throwing up. she felt like throwing herself out the window. She has never felt this low before.
Was this how Sunset felt?
That single thought sent her into another wailing fit. She felt a pair of arms wrap around her pulling her into a tight hug.

"Dear, what’s wrong?" Mrs. Shy asked rocking her back and forth. Mr. Shy came out with some mugs, apparently making some hot coco. The girls smiled, thanking him for the treat. the girls stood there, Fluttershy calming down a bit. Applejack sipped her drink. Sighing, she looked at Rainbow Dash, and noticed something odd about her.
"Rainbow, did ya cut yourself?" Applejack asked looking at her rainbow friend who had stopped banging her head but still chose to keep her head on the floor. She looked up, her eyes sporting crow’s feet that would give the goth kids envy and Rarity a heart attack.
"What?" she asked a bit annoyed, Applejack pointed at her hand. She looked down and blinked, Rainbows face going pale.
"...It’s not my blood," she said. As soon as she said that she bolted out of the house. The girls stared for a moment before the sound of Rainbow Dash vomiting was heard.
"Girls please, what’s happening?" Mrs. Shy asked, thoroughly worried as she continued rocking her hysterical daughter. Rarity bit the bottom of her lip before sighing.
"You have heard about what is going on at school correct?" Rarity asked. The loving mother only nodded.

"Yes. it was that girl bullying you, again right? Sunset Shimmer?" Mrs. Shy said with a bit of distaste in her mouth. If there was one thing she hated, it was bullies.
"I thought she had changed, we even opened up our house to her and she does this. Can’t say I’m surprised though," Mrs. Shy said, frowning as she shook her head. Fluttershy practically shoved her off as she stood again.
"NO! Don't talk about Sunset like that!" Fluttershy yelled, her whole body still shaking.
"Dear please clam--
"NO! We were wrong! Sunset wasn't the one spreading those awful rumors!" Fluttershy said angrily taking her mother off guard. Fluttershy’s mother stared at her, shocked.

"Are you girls absolutely certain of this?" she asked, starting to feel nauseous herself. The girls nodded, guilt clear in their expressions.
"We found the real Anon-A-Miss, or should we say Anon-A-Misses," Rarity said scowling at the floor. Fluttershy’s gaze snapped up.
"What!? Who!?" Fluttershy asked practically tackling Rarity to get an answer. Applejack sighed, glaring into nothingness for a few moments before looking back at Fluttershy.
"It…. It was Applebloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo," Applejack said, crossing her arms squeezing herself. Fluttershy stared for a moment, her mind trying to comprehend what Applejack had just revealed.
When she finally processed Applejack’s words, she gasped, her eyes shrinking as she covered her mouth.

"...No... No. They did this?" Fluttershy said as she felt her legs give out again, making her slump to the floor, her face pale. By the looks of the girls, she knew the horrible truth.
"Ah'm ashamed to say this Fluttershy. It down right makes me sick to my stomach...that my own kin would do something this awful," Applejack said, clutching her eyes shut as more tears ran down her face. She wiped away her tears while Fluttershy continued to cry. Mrs. Shy only stared at her. She clutched her chest, feeling it hurt.
"Wait...so all those awful things...Sunset never did any of them?" she asked, hopeful that one of the girls would confirm what has been the talk of the town for the teen circle for a few weeks now.
"Ah'm sorry to say but no. Sunset was bent over barrel and it was my own kin who did it," Applejack said, giving the doorframe a light punch. Mrs. Shy stared at the teen in shock. She felt her head spin badly, almost as if she were to faint.
"Dear? Are you ok?" Mr. Shy asked rubbing her shoulders. Regaining her composure, she shook herself out of it.
"No... I’m not ok," she said, shaking visibly, tears starting to run down her face.
"Sunset...she was here," Mrs. Shy said, making the girls heads shoot up.
"What!? When!?" Rainbow Dash said jumping to her feet and running up to the distraught mother.

"Where is she!?" Rainbow Dash said grabbing the mothers’ shoulders and starting to shake her.
"Rainbow! Stop that this instant!" Rarity said quickly pulling the athlete off Fluttershy’s mother.
"Rarity’s right Rainbow Dash! Let my mom explain!" Fluttershy said, helping Rarity pull Rainbow dash off her mouther. Mrs. Shy only sat there shaking, her arms clutching themselves tightly. her breath shaky. She looks up at her daughter, her eyes filled with tears. She then looked away in shame as she started sobbing.
"I'm so sorry Fluttershy. I'm so sorry," she said, making Fluttershy lean down and wrap her arms around her mother squeezing her.

"Mom. whatever it is. It can’t be worse than what we did to Sunset," Fluttershy said rubbing her mother’s shoulder. Moments pass, the mother slowly recovering, much to Rainbow Dash’s annoyance, but some firm words from her friends tempered her anger. After taking a moment to collect herself, Mrs. Fluttershy quickly tells them that Sunset was here early and wanted to come inside and she didn't let her. She turned her away and slammed the door on her face. She watched from the window, how Sunset limped away. She nearly fainted as she told them she thought she was drunk, but the blood on the door told a different story.
Sunset was out in the cold winter night alone and hurt. With new found resolve, the girls stood up and ran off looking for their lost friend, determination in their hearts as they set out to find their sunshine.

"Sunset! Where are you!?" Pinkie Pie yelled from on top of a lamp post.
"Get down from there this instant young lady!" a scruffy looking man said standing in front of his store.
"NO! Not till I find sunny!" Pinkie Pie said as she, much to the store owner’s shock, grabbed the power lines and started swinging away to the next lamp post.

"Have you seen this girl?" Rarity said handing out flyers to random people on the streets.
"No, sorry," one women said as she tried to walk past her.
"At least take a look first! She’s missing!" Rarity yelled in a very unlady like voice. The women sighed as she took the flyer and walked away. Rarity smiled as she quickly turned her attention to another person.
"Have you seen his girl?" she said passing the flyer out to the man.

"Hey have anyone of you seen this girl?!" Applejack yelled into the crowd of church goers.
"Please, she’s missing. We need to find her and Ah prayed she’d be here," she said, looking down sadly at the floor. The father patted her on the back and smiled.
"Do not worry lady applejack. If He commands it, you will find your friend safe and sound," he said, smiling as he patted her on the back.
"Thank you Father Tirek. Thank you," Applejack said, patting the large father’s hand.

"Whoa! Watch it!" a man in a red suit yelled shaking his fist as Fluttershy sails by.
"Sorry! it’s an emergency!" she yelled as she pulled by a pack of dogs.
"Now Rover you promised you would help me find Sunset. if you do I’ll give you all the kibble and bits you want," she said as she ran with the pack of dogs who were barking and sniffing the air.

"Step on it Flash!" Rainbow dash yelled as she hung out of the window.
"Sunset! Where are you!?" she shouted from the window. Flash rolled his eyes as he grabbed her by the belt and pulled her back down.
"Dash! I want to find her just as much as you do, but you can’t be hanging out the window like that! I already got 2 tickets!" he said glaring at her, and then turning his attention to the cop car driving up next to him. The cop stared at him before giving him a 'I'm watching you' gesture before driving off.

"I swear he has it out for me," Flash said growling as he continued to drive. Rainbow dash looked down at her phone, the screen showing a picture of her holding Sunsets head in a head lock playfully noogying her. Rainbow Dash bit the bottom of her lip. She bit it so hard she could taste a bit of blood.
"you're wrong Flash...no one wants to find her more than me." Rainbow Dash thought as she felt a few tears slide down her face.
"Sunset. I'm so so sorry," she said, putting her face into her hands and started to sob.

"Damn it! Where is she!?" Rainbow Dash yelled, pounding the table where she and the group had gathered to recharge their batteries. They've been looking for sunset for over 9 hours straight.
" Ah don't know! She’s not at any of the shelters," Applejack said, rubbing her temple.
"She’s not down town or up town," Rarity said, taking a sip of her espresso, Fluttershy nodding with her as she ate her little pastry.
"She’s wasn't at the mall! So, she couldn't be in line to see Santa!" Pinkie Pie said as she angrily drank her hot chocolate.
"Fuck! Our last hope was here and still nothing!" Rainbow dash said punching the nearby wall. The bell above the door ringed.

"I'm sorry dearie but no dogs allowed," Mrs. Cake said as she greeted the customer, only to realize who it was. The loud growling got everyone’s attention. The girls looked up and saw their friend Twilight Sparkle, even her faithful assistant was there by her side. They felt relieved and got up to greet them, only for Spike to let out another growl, stopping them in their tracks. They stared at him and then at her, finally noticing something. She was less than thrilled to see them. Twilight's hair was unkempt, her breathing suggested she had just ran a marathon. The thing that stood out the most was her eyes. They didn't hold the friendly eyes of the pony princess. They held a deep sadness in them, lined with utter rage.
"What. Did. You. Do?" she asked, glaring at the group of girls in front of her. The tone told them it was not going to be an easy lunch break.

Rage (fixed)

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Mrs. and Mr. Cake watched on. The cafe had suddenly gotten much colder. The customers, as if sensing something was wrong, kept ordering their food to go, each passing a glance at the table where a group of girls talked. Twilight Sparkle, the Princess of Friendship sat at the table. The warm friendly aura she usually radiated now laid dead. In its place was something that was anything but friendly or warm. She sat there petting her assistant. Spike didn't mind. He could sense how she felt. He guessed he was the reason she hadn't jumped the table and throttled the girls in front of them, though he was tempted to go bite them himself, even his dear Rarity. Twilight continued to pet the purple dog, her body tensing more and more as the story went on. She swore her teeth were starting to crack with how hard her jaw was clenching. Shock was one of the things she felt. Disappointment was another. But above all else, she felt rage.

Pure.

Unadulterated.

Rage.

Twilight sat there listening to them, hearing them out, but part of her wanted to tune them out. She wanted to leave, to do anything but be there. The princess wanted nothing more than to just cut them out of her life, but if she did that, then she was no better than them. The girls only stared as Twilight stared back at them with a glazed over look. The silence was unbearable. Pinkie and Fluttershy fidgeted in their seats, while Rarity kept running her fingers through her hair. Applejack and Rainbow Dash only tensed up every time it looked like Twilight was about to speak. She took a deep breath, holding it for a moment, before exhaling slowly.

“Twilight?” Applejack asked trying to break the tension. Twilight opened her mouth again but nothing came out. She closed it and took another deep breath before exhaling again. She put her hand on her head and started to rub. The girls watched with bated breath, waiting eagerly for what the princess had to say. The silence grew so thick Spike swore he could play with it like putty.

“Come on dear. Please say something,” Rarity said, trying to break the tension in the room. Twilight only took another deep breath.

“What can I say?” Twilight asked not making eye contact with anyone. She just sat there wide-eyed and flabbergasted.

“Why?” she asked looking up. Not one of them wanted to look her in the eye. She took another deep breath running her hands through her hair. She was clearly distressed with how often she needed to take a deep breath.

“Why?” she asked again, only this time hitting the table with her fist.

“Why?!” she repeated, only much louder, her whole body starting to shake.

“Why?! Why?! Why?!” Twilight yelled, each time she asked slamming her fist into the table. She finally stopped, the girls having backed off from her outburst. She sat there panting, but she couldn't care less about the scene she was making and by the looks of it the Cakes were not dumb enough to intervene. Spike yelped and quickly jumped out of her lap. She quickly stood up knocking the chair over. She braced herself on the table feeling her legs shaking.

Applejack reached for Twilight. “Twilight calm--”

“Don't you dare tell me to calm down!” Twilight yelled angrily and, much to Applejack's surprise, smacked her hand away, the sudden action causing Applejack to jump back a bit. The other girls stood shocked, but dared not speak out of turn.

“Calm down!? How can I calm down when the people-the 'friends' I left in charge to show my other friend Sunset Shimmer about the magic of friendship!” Twilight yelled as she got more and more worked up. “Oh! And who might I add is new to the whole friendship thing,” she said, breathing heavily. The girls hoped that she was done, but by the look in her eyes told them they were dead wrong. “Just abandoned her when she needed them the most!?” Twilight finished, smacking the table again. Spike stepped up holding his paw out and gently started to rub her arm.

“Calm down Twilight, your hair is getting all frizzy” the pup said trying to sooth her, but she ignored him, hell bent to continue to let out some of her frustrations.

“Sunset was basically and might as well as literally been stabbed in the back by those same friends because someone made something called a Mystable account and said, 'Hey look, I'm totally Sunset shimmer!'.” Twilight said in a mock strained voice, the girls sinking lower in their seats.

“Oh! And let's not forget if she was still evil, you girls remember that Sunset, right? Manipulative, ruthless, oh and let's not forget the most important thing, smart!” she yelled, huffing loudly as she continued to shake with anger.

“If she made it, it would be damn near impossible for you lot to know it was her in the first place!” she yelled, calming down a bit before taking quick sip of her cocoa. Spike nodded, crossing his paws over his chest.

“Yeah! The old Sunset may have been every bad word in the book and then some, but the one thing she wasn't was stupid,” he said sipping his own tiny cup of coco the Mrs. Cake had brought him. He put his cup down and grabbed the smart phone with his paws and started scrolling through the messages with said paws.

“This is amateur at best. The old Sunset had the whole school in her pocket before. So why make something...well so lame?” he asked scrolling through the phone.

“If she wanted to do something like this, why would she leave so many obvious clues pointing right at her? This screams set up,” Spike said, making the girls shift uncomfortably in their seats.

“Heck this sounds like something straight out of a comic book or movie. I just hope this doesn't end with Sunset going commando,” Spike said shuddering a bit. Twilight scoffed rubbing her head a bit. Spike seemed to have caught onto the fact what he said was a bit silly he quickly cleared his throat.

“Sunset was reformed. She degraded herself so much to make up for what she did. So why would she do something that would screw up everything she's worked so hard for?” Spike asked tapping his chin, frowning slightly, not noticing the girls sinking lower into their seats. Twilight only continued to try to burn holes into the girls with nothing but her glare. Still, none of them could look her in the eye. Spike seemed oblivious to the tension, or more than likely didn't care.

“I mean if this was Sunset she would have totally framed someone else. Heck she’d make it seem like Fluttershy or Twilight was Anon-a-miss,” he said shaking his head in disappointment. Normally the girls loved Spike, enjoying his wittiness and kind heart, but right now nearly all of them wished he was muzzled.

“Spikes right. I mean what if someone came up to you and said ‘Rarity ate mah writtle doggy,’” Twilight mocked in an over the top hillbilly accent, Applejack tensed up a bit, feeling like she was aiming that at her.

“Would you automatically be like ‘oh welp I guess she's guilty huh girls?!” Twilight said in a loud mocking tone, Spike put his paw on her hand calming her down a bit. She took a deep breath before continuing.

“Why? Her life was a living nightmare after the Fall Formal. Everyone that held back when she was in power had no issue telling her what was on their minds,” Twilight said shaking her head as she took another deep breath trying to calm down.

“The whispers. The glares. The passive shoves, she got through it and begged me not to get involved. I guess it was my mistake for not getting involved sooner,” Twilight said rubbing her temple.

“Maybe if I had stepped up and said something back then we could have avoided this whole mess,” she lamented, shaking her head in shame. Rainbow Dash’s jaw clenched tighter, her temper starting to boil.

“Twilight, it's not your fault,” Spike said firmly. She only gave a bitter chuckle.

“Isn't it? I should have thought something like this would happen. Maybe---”

“Twilight. It's not your fault. You can't be responsible for other pony’s actions,” Spike said firmly making her sigh.

“You're right, but I still should have done something more. Like not leaving Sunset in their care. I should have gone with my gut and asked the prince--principles to watch out for her,” Twilight said, once again giving the girls a stink eye. Rainbow Dash slammed her hand on the table nearly knocking over the cups of cocoa.

“Come on Twilight! You’ve got to see it from our end! She made our lives fucking hell for 3 years!” Rainbow Dash yelled pointing at Twilight giving her a glare of her own.

“You don't get to judge us! Not after what we went through!” she yelled angrily, rubbing her eyes as a few tears were shed. Twilight only crossed her arms.

“You're right,” Twilight said calmly, killing any rant Rainbow Dash was about to unleash.

“What really?” Rainbow dash asked clearly confused. The other girls equally confused. Twilight only nodded.

“Yeah. I should have taken that into account but I didn't and for that I'm sorry. I guess we’re just too different,” Twilight said giving a sigh.

“What do you mean?” Rainbow Dash asked wiping a few stray tears away.

“Well many things to be honest. For one, we don't have the death penalty in Equestria. We never really needed it,” Twilight said as she started tapping her chin.

“Our laws are much different. Ours are made with forgiveness in mind. Yours are made for punishment,” she said as she continued.

“On my first day here, I saw how barbaric you humans are. I learned that you're not 5 or 10 times more violent than us but 70 times more violent,” she said clearly shocked.

“Wars. Genocide. Revolutions. You even had a civil war between your fellow states!” Twilight said angrily shaking her head in disgust.

“Equestria has only had 1 war since its formation. Even then we barely resorted to lethal force. Humans shoot first and ask questions almost never, and don't even get me started on these barbaric things you call guns,” she said getting worked up, Spike put a paw on her hand making her stop. She took a deep breath.

“What I'm saying is, ponies are much more peaceful than humans. We forgive and forget while humans hold grudges for generations. I've read stories about entire families hating each other for something that happened 2 generations back,” she said once again feeling Spike’s paw on her hand.

“I know I couldn't have known but I should have made a backup plan for this. I should have stepped in during the Battle of the Bands when I saw how everyone was treating Sunset. Especially you girls,” Twilight said in disgust.

“Twilight please---”

“Only my friends can call me by my first name.” Twilight said cutting off Rarity who looked like she was just struck.

“What? But Twilight---”

“That is Princess Twilight to you,” Twilight said firmly, the sentence left an awful taste in her mouth. Each of the girls looked on in shock, Fluttershy clearly heartbroken by the statement.

“Twilight please let’s not---”

“I wonder how many times Sunset said please. Begged you to listen,” Twilight said coldly shutting up what Rarity was about say. She took a deep breath trying to calm herself down.

“What kills me girls is if you had taken one, just one second to ask ‘Why?’, this whole thing might have been avoided,” Twilight said sighing sadly, looking down for a moment before looking back up at her friends.

“Why would she do that? I mean it's like if I robbed a bank and before leaving I left a note with my name and address on it.” Spike said putting the phone down.

The girls just sat there taking it all in. She was right, they knew it. Applejack felt sick to her stomach, she was the element of freaking Honesty, and she couldn't tell Sunset was telling the truth. Maybe she did, but she chose to take the easier option. Rainbow clutched her arms hugging herself, she was the element of Loyalty. She felt like dying on the spot, especially after what she did. She started to silently cry. Rarity didn't feel like a lady much less like the element of Generosity. The moment the finger was pointed at Sunset, she practically threw her into the gutter. Pinkie Pie's hair couldn't go any straighter even if she it wanted to. She had effectively uninvited Sunset to all of her future parties and even had planned to have the Christmas get together without Sunset even though it was made specifically for her. Some element of Laughter she was, she took the smile of one of her best friends. Fluttershy was practically burying herself into the table. Her sobs filling the room as she pictured Sunset’s destroyed look on her face. She was not the element of Kindness. If she really was she would have run to her and held her the moment Sunset started sobbing on the floor. Each of the girls remembered what they had said to Sunset.

‘You're not our friend!’

‘You secret stealer!’

‘How could you do this? After all we’ve been through together?!’

‘Ah’m sorry, but you did this to us. Tell whatever secrets you want. But we don’t have to listen.”

‘She-Demon.’

Rainbow Dash dashed out of her seat vaulting over the table and her friends and ran into the bathroom slamming it shut. Twilight ignored her, she had been silently tapping at the table glaring daggers at her friends. Taking a deep breath, she continued.

“I need to ask something. And I need to ask all of you to do a Pinkie Promise before you answer it,” she said firmly as she crossed her arms. She tapped her feet making the girls feel a bit uncomfortable.

“Well ah guess if you feel it's necessary.” Applejack said doing the motions for a pinkie promise. The others followed suit doing the same motions. Once Twilight was satisfied she sighed.

“Would you have been Sunset’s friends if I didn't ask you to be?” Twilight asked in the most serious tone anyone had heard her speak in.

“What? Shoot Twilight—ermm princess, of course we would, she's our friend!” Applejack said sounding offended. Twilight gave her a cold look.

“Really? After this, can you all really call yourself her friends?” Twilight asked crossing her arms again, this effectively silenced the farmer. Spike wanted to say something but was silenced by Twilight leaning forward placing both her hands on the table. She was getting heated up again.

“OK! Let's see, if I was the one that was blamed for that account would you all have piled on me the way you piled on Sunset?” she asked firmly looking down at the table, her hair hiding her eyes from the girls. She knew the answer already sadly so there was no need to look the girls in the eyes. The girls stayed silent, one by one trying to answer the question but no one could find the words. Slowly one by one they lowered their heads in shame, Fluttershy and Rarity covering their faces while weeping quietly. Applejack putting her hat down covering her face while Pinkie Pie tried her hardest to hold in tears and failing miserably.

“.... That's what I thought. I cannot even begin to tell you how disappointed I am in you. In the school,” she said chuckling bitterly. With another sigh she stood upright and grabbed her coat and put it on.

“I have so many things I want to say. But I don't have time,” Twilight said zipping up her jacket while Spike downed the rest of his cocoa.

“I need to find Sunset and talk to her. Beg for her forgiveness,” Twilight said dropping her book bag on the table with a thud making the whole table shake.

“You girls can help me look for her, but if I'm being honest, I doubt she would want to see you, much less talk to you,” she said huffing, making the girls cringe in their seats. Twilight looks out the window at the snowy city. A bit of snow starting to fall.

“She's...alone and scared out there...and I ignored her,” she said sniffing a bit, she wiped her nose on her sleeve.

“I’m in Canterlot...enjoying myself. Partying with my friends. Having the time of my life,” she said letting out another bitter chuckle, her voice cracking a bit.

“While she's here having her whole life fall apart!” she said angrily, shame mixed in with the anger she felt. She grabbed something out of her book bag and tossed it on the table. The girls immediately recognized the journal she used to communicate through worlds.

“See look! This is what she has been dealing with!” Twilight yelled as she opened the journal to a random page.

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Dear Twilight

I just don't know what to do anymore... I'm losing everything! My friends. The only family I've ever known. I can't take it anymore! I just want it all the end. But then what? What happens when another Anon-a-Miss comes along? The same crap all over again? I thought I was at my lowest at the Fall Formal... I was wrong. I had hope...now I don't know what I have, and it scares me. Please...please message me. I could really use a friend right now.

Sunset shimmer

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The girls stared at the page dead silent Fluttershy clutched her chest as if someone had just ripped out her heart. A second later she let out a loud cry of despair.

“Ooh...Sunset. I'm so sorry,” Fluttershy said crying loudly as she buried her face in her hands and started to wail loudly. Her sobs barely being muffled by her hands. Spike frowned and walked over to her and started nuzzling her. Out of all her friends she seemed to be the most heart broken. Twilight sighed wanting to comfort her, but this needed to be done. Just like the want it need it spell incident, this needed to be nipped at the butt. Hopefully after this, if Sunset wants to that is, they can get to be better friends. Though if she was honest with herself she severely doubted that. Rainbow Dash still hadn't come back out but Twilight swore she could hear muffled thuds coming from inside the bathroom.

Twilight watched the girls go into their own distress. Applejack only laid her head down burying her head in her hat. Rarity rubbed her eyes as she tried her hardest not to let the tears ruin her freshly applied Mascara and failing at it. Pinkie Pie just laid her head down not moving, her hair straight as uncooked spaghetti. Her normally bright pink color a much darker tone. Twilight would have thought she died on the spot from grief, but the soft sniffles coming from her proved otherwise. Twilight both hated seeing them this miserable but a part of her sort of enjoyed it. She hated feeling that, why was she glad at their misery? They messed up, royally, and in the end, it may have cost them not one but two friends. She shook her head as she stood up.

“I don't really have much else to say other than to continue looking for Sunset. Will she want to talk to you? No. She will likely not want anything to do with any of you after what you girls did,” Twilight said firmly. making the girls flinch as if Twilight had just smacked them.

“I can't blame her. I really can't after this. All I care about right now is finding her and bringing her back safe and sound,” Twilight said hugging her jacket. She had debated if she should share her plan with them, at first, she thought no. Yet she just couldn't bring herself to lie to them regarding what she wanted to do with Sunset. She took a deep breath.

“.... I’m planning, if the gods will let me, on taking her back to Equestria,” Twilight said looking out the window again, the entire city seemed to have gotten a lot duller. She didn't bother to tear her eyes away from the city when she heard the girls gasp.

“What?! You can't!” Rarity yelled practically jumping out of her shoes. She quickly regretted this action the moment Twilight locked eyes with her.

“After what you girls put her through don't be surprised if she jumps into the portal with an eager skip. Don't feel surprised if she doesn't come back either,” Twilight said shaking her head as she finished off her hot cocoa. She turned and started walking out.

“Twilight wait!” Applejack yelled, but Twilight ignored her as she walked over to the bathroom and gave it a few firm knocks.

“You and I will have words Rainbow. I can assure you it will not be pleasant.” Twilight said loud enough that she was sure her cyan friend heard her. She heard what she assumed was a muffled cry, Twilight didn't really care if Dash was on the floor crying her eyes out. The things Sunset spoke about her made her blood boil. She turned once again ignoring the girls as they tried to follow her, Fluttershy using Applejack as a crutch. Her devastated sobs and shaking legs made it nearly impossible to keep up with the princess. Twilight walked with purpose. She had to find Sunset. She had to find her and try to fix everything. She didn't know how she would but by Starswirl’s beard she was going to try! She heard someone drive up honking loudly. The group turned to see a bright blue sports car driving up, Flash Sentry waving at them.

“Girls! We--Twilight? When did you get here?” Flash asked parking next to them. Twilight under any other situation would have smiled and waved at the boy happily. Maybe ask him to talk more about this band called Linkin Park he was a bit of a fanboy of it. Instead she pinched the bridge of her nose taking a deep breath.

“Flash not now. I need to go find Sunset after what all of you idiots did to her I need to pick up the pieces!” Twilight said sharply, she huffed and stormed off, the boy flinched feeling like he was just punched in the gut. He quickly shook it off.

“Shit! Yeah school!” Flash said suddenly pulling up closer to Twilight, waving at her making her and the girls stop.

“Come again darling?” Rarity said giving Flash a look. He groaned finally stopping the car.

“The school! We found something at the school! Principal Celestia said it might have something to do with Sunset!” Flash said practically bouncing in his seat as he opened the door. Twilight without a moment's hesitation shoved her way past the girls and sat on the front seat quickly buckling herself up. She quickly turned and glared at the girls.

“Well!? Get your flanks in here!” she yelled angrily, the girls only took a moment to register the command before piling into the backseat of Flashs’ car. Everyone but Fluttershy and Applejack. Fluttershy looked like she was about to faint, Applejack was carrying most of her weight now. She turned to the girls and shook her head knowing what needed to be done.

“You guys head to the school. Ah’ll be there soon. Ah need to get Shy home,” Applejack said looking over at the devastated animal lover who was crying quietly now. It was almost as if she was in her own little world. Twilight wanted to comment on where this kindness was for Sunset, but she held her tongue as she turned to Flash without another word to the farmer.

“Move it Sentry!” Twilight said firmly as Spike got comfortable on her lap, the rest of the girls doing the same. Some having to sit on each other’s laps.

“Yes ma'am!” Flash said in a no-nonsense tone as he sped off, Twilight looking off into the distance leaving Fluttershy and Applejack behind. Twilight watched the city sped by her she clutched at her chest.

“Sunset...where are you?” she asked sinking into her seat, placing a hand on her heart feeling it beat. She hoped her friend was OK, she just had to be.

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Nothing. That's what it felt like, nothing.

Sunset opened her eyes, looking around the clear water. It was beautiful, the pale moonlight casting everything in a surreal beauty. She felt her body sinking lower and lower. She felt at peace, truly at peace. Sunset felt like she was floating in an infinite nothingness. They always said that your life flashed before your eyes when you die. Sunset saw everything. Her birth, her childhood, the loneliness. Her being taken in by Celestia. The fight. She wished she could take it back, she wondered what would have happened if she just listened to Celestia, if she would’ve said sorry. She watched her arrival in the human world. Her rise to power. She felt shame at the scenes playing before her. The horrible things she's done. She shook her head smiling. At least she was stopped. She saw how her life turned around for what she thought was the best. She had worked so hard to redeem herself. How she nearly lost herself to the temptation of the sirens. How it all came full circle now.

Anon-A-Miss. She wanted to curse whoever it was, but she didn't have the strength. She felt the endless void grabbing at her. She leaned back.

‘Twilight. Celestia.... I'm sorry.’ she thought as she readied to give herself to the void feeling its many hands grabbing at her. She felt the water shift and looked up. Her eyes widened a bit at what she saw.

‘An angel? Why? I'm not worthy.’ Sunset thought as she saw the silhouette of a beautiful woman swimming towards her. The light from the moon showing off her every detail. Her hair swaying like many tentacles. The clothes she wore, Sunset found it odd the angel would be wearing a gold top and purple pants. What stood out the most was her eyes. Her bright frantic purple eyes. Sunsets eyes felt heavy as she started closing them letting the angel take her.

Who knows, maybe she would get to see her parents.

At the edge of infinity, she felt something she didn't think she would feel. Peace.

She felt something grab her wrist and pull. She opened her eyes again and saw she was getting farther and farther away from the bottom. Sunset looked up and saw the light of the moon getting brighter and brighter.

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Sunset coughed feeling the water violently expelled from her body. Coughing violently, taking in much-needed breaths of fresh cool air. she wheezed loudly, clinging onto something. That something held her gently into its embrace.

“Holy Celestia's lactating tits that water is cold!” A voice yelled angrily. That was no angel.

Sunset continued to cough feeling something warm draped over her body.

“Shh. Shh, Shh it's OK. Just calm down,” a voice said as a gentle hand stroked Sunsets head. Sunset shivered as her body suddenly felt the bitter freezing weather.

“What the hell was she thinking!? Was she trying to kill herself!?” Another voice said, this one sounding familiar.

“... I think she was. I mean look, I found her backpack.” Another voice said following by something being shaken and sloshed.

“Will you 2 shut up. Air head bring me some booze. She's going to need it!” the voice closest to Sunset said. She slowly opened her eyes to see who it was. She gasped, suddenly feeling like she was seeing things.

“.... You.” She said weakly at the figure above her. The figure looked down at her as she continued to stroke Sunsets head.

“Damn right it’s me! You have a lot of fucking explaining to do!” The girl said angrily frowning down at Sunset.

“Or we could just throw her back in the river. Though I’m interested why little miss perfect was taking a dive.” The other voice said, Sunset turned and blinked at the other person. Sunset felt light-headed, the women only grinned down at her, that predatory grin is something she will never forget. She kept that grin even as she wrapped herself in a blue blanket.

“That's mean! We should at least see why she was swimming. Is that a normal human thing?” Another voice asked, Sunset groaned weakly as she looked back at the third person. She looked down at her worriedly, tilting her head a bit.

“Sunset. Are you OK? Why were you swimming?” She asked innocently making the others groan in annoyance. Sunset stared for a moment before laying her head down on the one who was holding her lap, closing her eyes as she went limp.

“... Did I just kill her!? I thought curiosity only killed cats not people!” the blue haired female yelled looking panicked. The other two sighed as they face palmed.

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“Guys! She's waking up!" a cheery voice said, stirring Sunset awake, her eyes opening slightly. Everything was blurry and…light blue? Her eyes quickly adjusted after a few blinks. She found herself sitting in the backseat of a very warm car, gazing at her 3 very blurry savors. After a few more moments of blinking and fading blurriness, the first thing she noticed when it cleared up was a smiling blue face practically trying to fuse itself with hers with how close it was. Everything was suddenly in a sharp focus when she recognized the face. She quickly looked around the car, each face making her heart skip a beat. She knew all 3 of them. After a few moments of tense silence, Sunset spoke.

"...You," she said weakly as she watched her captor, her adrenaline wanting to kick in, but was too tired to let it. The blue girls smile grew wider, rivaling that of Pinkie Pie.

“Yeah! So, what's up with you Sunny? Like why did you go for a swim? Did you jump? Why?” Her captor continued firing off question after question. Sunset felt her eyes get heavy as she leaned back, her eyes drooping.

"...Siren," Sunset said before her world faded away. The last thing she heard was 'Shit! Nice going Sonata!'

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Sunset’s eyes slowly opened again. She found herself wrapped in a warm blanket. She tried to move but found it hard, as if her limbs were tied to lead weights. With a great amount of effort, she managed to sit up, feeling how damp her cloths where. The blankets and sofa she was on damp as well. She sat there in silence for a few moments, everything feeling like it was spinning slightly.

“We aren't seriously thinking that are we!?”

Sunset looked up wondering who that was.

“Well what else do you think she should do? Toss her back into the river?”

Sunset looked over to the lit doorway. With a little more effort, she stood on shaky legs. She continued to walk, every step feeling like her legs would give out at any second, a strange drumming ringing in her ears, making everything distorted except for the voices which only got clearer with each step.

“Come on! Why is it such a bad idea?”

On and on she went, the drumming getting louder and louder, but for some reason not drowning out the voices.

“Are you fucking serious!? You do remember who and what she did!”

Drums, the never-ending drums continuing their beat without stopping or changing.

“Yeah! But come on, she looked so sad!”

Sunset reached the door, the drumming coming to a halt as she stared into the kitchen. She realized then what the drums were.

Her heart beats.

It was impossible. It couldn't be real what she was seeing. She must have been hallucinating. She thought she defeated them, her greatest enemies before Anon-a-Miss.

“Are you insane!?” a purple skinned girl with pigtails yelled as she lunged at someone in front of her. She wore a purple PJ with a skull on it. The light blue skinned girl she was currently putting into a headlock struggled. She was wearing a blue PJ with a bear on it. The one who stood out of the 3 was the one in the middle, her normally outrageously poofy hair flat. The leader of the three still held an air of authority even in such a relaxed state. She radiated an aura that demanded respect.

Even when she wore a surprised look, staring right at sunset.

“Well well, look who's awake,” the golden skinned girl said looking surprised for a moment before the surprised turn into a slight grin. the other two quickly stopped fighting and let go of each other. the room filled with an uncomfortable silence as they stared at each other. the leader of the group never taking her eyes off sunset.

“The Dazzling’s,” Sunset said after a for moments of silence, the leader of the dazzling’s giggling as she placed her hands on the counter in front of her giving her a predatory grin. Slowly but surely, the names started to return to the front of sunsets memory. Aria Blaze, the self-proclaimed bitch of the group. She would be the leader if the spot wasn't already taken. Sonata Dusk, the airhead of the group. Sunset sometimes wondered how this girl could be evil. Then there was the leader. The alpha of the group. Cunning, ruthless, and pure Bitchiness. Adagio Dazzle. Sunset still shuddered to this day, wondering what would have happened if they would have met during her reign or if she had taken the Sirens’ offer.

“Oh, someone remembers us girls~,” Adagio said with a shark like grin. The other 2 had mixed reactions. Sonata looked on worried. Sunset didn't know if it was worry for her or the fact she was awake. Aria looked like she was sizing up an opponent for a fight. The room was silent, Sunset staring at the sirens, them staring at her. The only sound being heard was the sound of her own heart pounding away. Minutes passed before anyone dared move, Adagio stepped out from behind the counter she was standing behind.

“Girls. why is she still dressed?” she asked turning to her 2 sisters.

“...What?” Sunset asked confused, feeling a bit light headed. Adagio ignored her as she crossed her hands over her chest glaring at her sisters.

“I didn't want to fuck her,” Aria said with a shrug.

“I’m not doing that! it's like really embarrassing!” Sonata said, her face going red, making Adagio face palm.

“You idiots! She's still wet!” Adagio said pointing at the golden teen. Sunset only looked down at herself. Adagio was right. Her cloths may not have been dripping wet but the was very much still damp. The strange thing is she didn't feel a thing. Her whole body felt numb. She couldn’t feel the wetness of the clothes she wore, nor if the room was cold or warm. The more she stood there ignoring the three sirens argue, the worse it got. She looked at her hands, noticing how blurry they looked. When she looked around, she noticed that the whole world was blurry as well.

“Oh shit. You look awful sunshine,” Aria said, stopping her argument with Adagio, noticing the teen swaying slightly. Sunset looked at her taking a step forward. Before they knew it, Sunset fell face first onto the floor.

“Damn it! Aria get her another blanket! The one she used was probably soaked. Sonata, go get the water bags in the bathroom and fill them with hot water!” Adagio ordered as she kneeled next to Sunset. She put her fingers on Sunset’s neck.

“She's got a weak pulse. We need to work quick.” Adagio said as she picked up Sunset. She quickly noticed that the 2 sirens hadn't moved an inch.

“What are you waiting for!? Move!” Adagio said with authority. Sonata fidgeted for a moment before taking off running. Aria, however, stood her ground, glaring at Adagio.

“Adagio look---“

“We don't have time to argue Aria. Do as I say now!” Adagio shouted walking past her. Aria still stood her ground blocking Adagio.

“Adagio I—“

“I said we will talk about this later but right now just do as I say! Now!” Adagio yelled with such authority that even Aria flinched, making her back off.

“Fine! Geez, bite my head off why don't you?” Aria said as she ran over to the sofa and tossed the now damp blankets to the ground. Adagio cursed in Equestrian as she pulled sunset over and put her on the sofa. Sonata came running down the stairs holding a few dozen water bags in her arms.

“HA! And you said buying them in bulk was stupid!” Sonata said grinning.

“It is stupid!” Aria said glaring at sonata.

“Noooo look it's helping now---

“Will you two idiots stop bickering and help me!?” Adagio yelled, feeling her throat go sore. She started to literally rip off Sunsets outfit.

“Geez you really want to get at--

“Aria, I swear to the gods of Equestria and this world that if you finish that sentence I will make the rest of your existence nothing but misery and woe,” Adagio said as she tossed the ruined clothes to the side.

“Ha! Jokes on you. My life already sucks!” Aria said grinning, the grin slowly fading the more she thought about what she just said. Adagio simply ignored her as she started to pile on bag after bag of hot water. Sunset gave a loud gasp followed by violent shaking. Adagio held her hand as she continued to stack the hot bags on her body.

“Sonata can you make some tea?” she asked, stacking the last of the water bags. The blue girl saluted before running into the kitchen. Adagio looked at Sunset, her eyes glazed over slightly.

“Sunset, just what in the name of Tartarus is going on?” Adagio asked in a surprisingly soothing voice. Sunset only stared at her, a small tear running down her cheek.

“...you should have let me drown,” Sunset said, her eyes rolling to the back of her head. Adagio cursed under her breath as she put 2 fingers on the teens neck. She sighed feeling a pulse.

“Wow. Just, wow,” Aria said a little bit shocked. Adagio shook her head as she pet Sunset’s head in a caring manner.

“I wonder what happened to her. She looked so...dead,” Adagio said, tucking in Sunset into the covers making sure she was nice and warm.

“I have the tea!” Sonata said happily walking into the room. She stopped and saw sunset was sound asleep.

“Awww. I even made sure not to burn the water this time!” Sonata said pouting, the other two sirens sighed rubbing their heads.

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Pain

That was the first thing Sunset expected to feel when she opened her eyes. She was surprised the other one opened. She felt a moment of panic shoot through her chest when she couldn't see out of it. She quickly reached up and pulled off a raw steak from it. She stared at it before tossing it to the side. She tried moving her body, expecting it to scream out in agony, but found that the pain wasn’t as bad as she thought it would have been. She then quickly realized how easy it was to breath. She looked down and saw some sort of damp herbs pressed between her chest. She felt her face get slightly warmer at the fact she was nude. The herbs felt cold to the touch but relaxing at the same time. She started to sit up and noticed a few changes. Her cuts and bruises were treated and even bandaged. More strange herbs were tied to certain parts of her body.

She laid back down again, feeling tired, closing her eyes and sighing as she tried to sleep. She quickly shot up again as she remembered where she was. Her body protested over the sudden movement. She hissed, feeling how sore her ribs were. She laid there waiting for the pain to fade. When it eventually did, she sat up a lot more carefully. She looked around. The first thing she noticed was the lights were all turned off. A quick glance at the clock showed it was past 5AM. She gave a slight groan as she swung her legs around and stood up. She quickly grabbed the couch to keep her up, cursing her weak legs. She tried to take a step, but a chill running throughout her body quickly made one thing very clear.

“Where the buck are my clothes!?” Sunset practically yelled. She covered her mouth quickly, waiting to be attacked. When nothing happened, she put her hands down and looked behind her hoping to see her clothes. When she didn't she grumbled, quickly grabbing the duvet and wrapping it around herself as best she could. Once she was sure the duvet would not fall, she took another quick scan of the room, revealing that she was alone.

“You cheated. There is no straw,” a voice said, seizing Sunset’s heart for a moment before hearing soft snoring. Sunset looked and saw someone sleeping on the nearby recliner. Taking a deep breath, she tiptoed over to the chair. She sighed in relief when she saw who was sitting in the chair.

“They put you on guard duty?” Sunset asked quietly as she stared at the blue haired girl. Sonata Dusk, easily the most harmless of the 3 sirens. Sunset watched her, taking a good look at her. Her pony tail was undone, making the hair go everywhere. Her mouth hung open, a bit of drool running down the side of her mouth. She was wearing a light blue PJ with a happy teddy on the front with matching pants. She even wore kitty slippers. Sunset watched the siren for a moment before sighing, rubbing her head slightly. She eyed her for a moment before giving the room another look around. She took in her settings, finding it filled with high end items.

“Not surprising,” Sunset said quietly as she let her eyes wonder. While it wasn't something she'd seen on TV, houses of the stupidly rich, it was still very much out of her realm of realistically renting something like this in her lifetime. A few paintings, a vase that probably cost more than an average person's rent. She turned to the window and touched the curtains, pulling them open slightly.

“Silk, Rarity would---...oh,” She said before feeling a sharp pain in her chest. She clutched the duvet tighter. a spark of anger rising. She looked up. She felt her breath get caught in her throat. She stared for a moment before angrily running her hands through her hair.

“Why...why do you hate me?” Sunset asked quietly grunting as she smacked her head against the cold window.

Snow. Snow as far as she could see blanketed the landscape in front of her. The trees bending and twisting violently with the wind. Flecks of snow violently throwing themselves at the window like a kamikaze pilot, splatting with the fury of winter.

“The straw is a lie!” Sonata said in a hushed whisper. though it was enough to nearly make Sunset jump out the window, her heart practically leaping out of her chest. She spun to glare at the siren who had shifted positions, the pillow now at her feet. Sunset glared as she marched up to the siren.

“Why?” she asked firmly, being as quiet as she could be with her rising anger.

“You get this?” she asked looking around the stunning home again. Things she could never have, and yet this monster had more and then some. She felt her anger rise more and more.

“I lose Everything. And you? You get a fancy house,” she said, eyeing the sirens clothing.

“High end clothes, high end furniture. High end fucking everything!” she hissed under her breath, pulling the covers tighter over herself.

“And what do I get? A stack of books I called my bed? Barely being able to feed myself day in and day out?” she said, feeling tears running down her face.

“The fucking clothes I have!? Rags at this point! I lost my only family….and you’re here living like a fucking queen while I have to scrap everything I have to just get by,” she said rubbing her eyes angrily, the siren still loudly snoring.

“Is this my reward? To scrape by the skin of my teeth? To be tossed away and forgotten?” Sunset asked as she continued to rub her eyes as she tried to stop herself from crying, failing miserably at it.

After a few seconds of struggling, she just allowed her tears to run freely, her frustration slowly turning to anger. She clutched her head as everything came flooding back. The stares, the whispering.

Go back to your farm, horsy.

“Shut up.”

Why don't you stick to eating hay, Pony Girl?

“Please shut up.”

Stupid she-demon.

“Don’t, don't call me that...please.”

Why bother coming back? Nobody wants you here!

“No…Don't say that.”

Ooh, what's the little horsy gonna do? Breathe fire at me?

“Please. I’m not that Sunset anymore.”

Why not just grow your wings again and take off?

“No... I’m not a monster.”

Go back to where you came from, horsy! You're not welcome here.

“No... I want to stay.”

Oh yes. You girls are so tight, and yet they didn't ask you to be in the band~.

Sunset’s eyes widened at that voice. That cruel voice, a voice she hadn’t heard again till today.

Probably afraid no one will want to see them play if she was in the group~.

The rage started to build, her jaw tightened. She could feel her teeth starting to hurt.

Too bad~ So sad~.

Sunset slowly turned to glare at the siren in the room. Sonata was still slumbering peacefully without a care in the world. She felt her head pulsating as she stared at the siren in front of her, the darkness of her situation getting at her thoughts. It had been awhile since she wanted to hurt someone, so, SO badly. Who would care? She was a siren. No one would miss her. Even her teammates seemed to hate her. She felt a small growl rise.

It was then that she noticed Sonata's pillow. She got a wicked idea. a dreadfully wicked idea. If anything, it would help her relieve some of the anger she had piled up at this very moment. Her hands trembled as they approached the pillow, hoping the siren's sleep was as heavy as it seemed. She felt her head pulse, getting hotter by the second, the world around her becoming a fog. She stared intently at her potential victim right in front of her. Her one chance of giving herself some well-needed power. She lifted the pillow above her head, a small grin spreading across her face as she gazed at the sleeping siren.

“I used too much orange for the punch!”

Sunset stopped, staring at the siren.

“Taco Tuesday! the happiest day of the week!”

She looked down at Sonata who was happily snoring, the memories beginning to flood her mind.

“Aria! Help! The zipper is stuck again!”

Sunset wondered how she had managed to get stuck to a locker via zipper. The more she stared at the siren, the more the anger started to fade away. Sunset stood there holding the pillow, poised and ready to end a life. Memory after memory continued to flood her mind of every interaction she had with this vicious sea witch. That was the problem. No matter how much she wanted to justify her own actions she could only feel the pillow get heavier and heavier. This Siren was a total ditz. No matter how hard she thought about it she couldn't find a single interaction that would paint her in a negative light.

In fact, the only times Sonata had ever truly been mean to her or in general... was when her sisters were involved. Otherwise she was just an adorable clutz, a Pinkie Doo package. She slowly found her anger turning onto herself for even thinking about murdering someone so... innocent. Sunset began to feel her eyes fill with tears, the pain and sadness of the last 2 weeks suddenly slamming into her chest. Her heart felt like it was about cave in. A new emotion filled her. Not self-loathing, that was very much present already. If she was honest it never really left after the fall formal.

Guilt.

Guilt for what she's done in the past and how it's come to bite her in the worst way possible. Guilt for sinking so low that she was willing to take a life. She hated herself for being so weak. She hated the Rainbooms for making her think she could be a happy person. She hated Anon-A-Miss, whoever it was. They won. They broke her. She was weak, helpless, scared, and nothing would change that.

‘I’ll Take that~’

Sunset felt like someone was stabbing her in the heart. She was wrong. this was not the first time she had tried to take a life.

“At last, more power than I could ever imagine!”

She closed her eyes trying to block the memory out. The pain she felt. the overwhelming emptiness. Her eyes widened as the memories flooded her mind. The fire, the chaos, the fact she nearly incinerated her best friends at the time.

After a few seconds of struggling, she just allowed her tears to run freely, her frustration slowly turning to anger. She literally felt her head pulsating as she stared at the Siren in front of her, the darkness of her situation getting at her thoughts once again.

Why?

Why did she feel this way?!

She hasn’t felt this raw hatred since Rainbow--

She dropped to her knees in sudden realization, her eyes wide. She looked up again and didn’t see the siren. She saw Rainbow Dash. She saw the loyal friend. She saw the friend that backstabbed her. She saw Her. At that moment, Sunset realized why she was so willing to end a life.She didn’t see Sonata the siren. She saw Rainbow Dash, the self-proclaimed element of harmony, Loyalty. She felt sick to her stomach. Her vision quickly blurred as she shook, her sobs escaping her lips despite trying her hardest to keep them in.

Sonata snorted awake at the sudden sound. She rubbed her eyes while stretching, making her back pop.

“Is it breakfast time?” she asked a bit groggily as she continued to rub her eyes. She stopped when she heard the quiet sobbing, like a child not wanting to be seen. She looked down and her eyes widened. She saw something kneeled in front of her. She reached down under her seat feeling the hard handle under there. She gripped it ready to attack the thing in front of her.

“…I’m sorry,” Sunset said as she held herself, crying softly. Sonata relaxed as she leaned forward.

“Sunset?” she gasped, worried as Sunset continued to weep. “Sunset, are you ok?” Sonata asked.

Sonata was taken aback by the crying girl in front of her. She stared at her for a moment as she sobbed. She quickly stood up and pulled the girl into a hug rocking back and forth.

“Hey. It’s ok, it’s ok, don’t cry,” Sonata began as Sunset started to sob harder into the sirens chest. “It’s ok. Let it all out. Let it all out,” she advised as she continued to stroke the girls head. A series of quick feet echoed through the house as Aria and Adagio ran in.

“I swear to god if this is another dream about that stupid cartoon deer I’m making Venison for the next week!” Aria promised angrily as she walked in with a spiked mace. They stopped in their tracks at the scene in front of them. Sunset burying her face into Sonata’s chest saying Sorry over and over as she sobbed loudly into the siren’s chest. Adagio was silent as she watched Sunset crying. Aria only frowned, leaning on the mace as she eyed the girl. Adagio gave her a subtle glare as she eyed Sunset a bit more before sighing and turning.

“Come along Aria,” Adagio began as she made her way to the living room.

“What why?” Aria demanded, she didn’t get a reply as Adagio simply grabbed her bottoms and pulled.

“I said come along. Or does Mommy have to get her belt out?” Adagio replied as she continued to pull the siren away. Aria grumbled as she turned and followed her sister. Adagio glanced over at sonata who was silently thanking her as she continued to console Sunset. Adagio turned her attention back to her destination, quickly setting up the tea ketal. She stood there ignoring Aria grumbling about bashing Sunset’s head in, wondering how many more...distractions would happen before she got the answers she was looking for. This was a mystery that kept getting more intriguing by the minute. She let a small smile spread across her lips as she poured her tea, humming a little tune.

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The wheels continued to turn as the blue sports car sped through the snow-covered streets. Flash Sentry kept his eyes firmly on the road, passing a car or two every few seconds. He glanced in the rearview mirror at the group of girls sitting in the back seat. He took a quick glance at the princess next to him. No matter how high he turned up the heater, she still managed to chill the vehicle. She continued to glare at the city as they zoomed by. The buildings, the humans. She bit her lip in anger until she could taste a small amount of blood on her tongue. She squeezed Spike, making him whine slightly.
“Sunset...I’m sorry,” Twilight thought as she closed her eyes sighing sadly.
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A circle of friends we'll be to the very end~
A group of colorful ponies burst into the large room, swaying and giggling as they made their way in.
“Oh Sweet Celestia! The look on Discord’s face! HAHAHAHA!” Rainbow Dash laughed as she shook the snow off her coat.
“Now darling, that was a little mean,” Rarity scolded as she pulled off her scarf and hat. “But I will admit that it was positively delightful,” she added giggling as she gave the eager dragon her clothes.
“HAHAHA! Yeah! Best. Prank. Ever!” Pinkie Pie cheered as she bounced around the room giggling. “But not as good as Discord’s!” Pinkie Pie giggled loudly as she jumped up on one of the tables, doing a pose.
“Ha. Mare gots a point, Dash. He got ya good,” Applejack stated as she took off her heavy coat. “Shoot, that old snake in the grass is a lively one,” Applejack added, laughing a bit as she did. Rainbow Dash only huffed, puffing out her chest.

“Hardy har har. Laugh it up, miss reindeer,” Rainbow Dash snarked, making Applejack’s laughing quickly fade. The two stared each other down before they grinned and ran at each other. soon the living room became an impromptu arena. Applejack and Rainbow Dash playfully wrestling. Pinkie Pie and Spike taking sides and making bets. Rarity and Fluttershy not wanting to get involved with such a barbaric display. Twilight smiled as she watched her friends engaging in merriment and good will. Tonight was an absolutely perfect night.
That's when she felt it. A cold chill down her spine. She tried to shrug it off, thinking someone left the door open. Her ears perked up at something. She followed it, leaving the girls to their horsing around. She felt like slapping herself for that pun, but she couldn't help but grin. Her keen ears brought her into the next room, the one with the portal. She tilted her head, noting an important item missing from its perch. A quick scan of the room later, she found it on the floor.

“Huh, I guess I forgot to pack it.” Twilight said with a shrug as she picked it up. “I wonder what Sunset has to say this time. Oh! Maybe she will finally explain what drifting is.” Twilight giggled as she opened it. Spike walked in holding a cup of hot chocolate humming a little tune.
“Oh hey, there you are, Twilight!” Spike began as he set down the cup on a nearby table. “What’s up Twilight? Sunset finally answered my questions about this Santa guy?” Spike asked with a slight grin on his face, noting Twilight's bright smile.
Twilight’s smile quickly faded, her wings snapped to her side as she sat down with a thud. She sat there, her eyes widening, the color draining from her face. The girls walked in, continuing to chat about the time in Canterlot, with Spike being the only one to notice Twilights sudden mood change.
“Twilight?” Spike asked, walking over to her, offering her his cup of chocolate. He yelped as the hot drink was splashed on him by Twilight bolting to her hooves.
“Quill! Quill! Someone get me a bucking quill!” Twilight shouted as she scattered all the items on the table to the floor. The girls were taken aback by her sudden outburst. Rarity was about to scold her for such language, but the panicked look on Twilight's face shut her up and stifled any of the girls’ incoming comments. They quickly started to look, trying to find a quill.

“Come on! Come on! I--Oh Buck me!” Twilight shouted as her horn flared up, quickly grabbing one of her feathers and giving it a hard yank. She winced, ignoring the burning pain as she dunked the feather into an inkwell and began to write frantically.
“Twilight!? What the heck is wrong with you!?” Rainbow Dash yelled as she moved to inspect Twilights wing, noting the small amount of blood staining the coat. A moment later, Fluttershy was next to her, dabbing the area with a wet wipe and, just as quickly, applying a band aid. Spike looked worried as he walked up to Twilight, trying to get her attention.
“Twilight? What's wrong? You’re scaring me,” Spike said while twiddling his thumbs, ignoring the mess on his chest.
“Don't worry, Sunset, we’ll fix this. I pinkie promise,” Twilight whispered. Spike tilting his head in confusion as she continued to write. “Your friend, Twilight Sparkle.” She finished as she slammed the book shut.
“Spike! Take a letter!” Twilight shouted as she spun and bolted out of the room.
“What? But why—"
“No time, Spike!” Twilight interrupted, making the young dragon flinch. “Just take the letter! Now!” Twilight barked as her magic flared an angry shade of purple as she began to pack. The girls looked worried as their friend packed. Spike was concerned. She hadn't yelled at him like that since she was a filly.
“R-Right!” Spike stammered as he took the quill she used and grabbed a nearby scroll and readied himself.
“Dear Princess Celestia,

We have a situation…”
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Tap.
Tap.
Tap.
Flash couldn't help but tighten his grip every time Twilight tapped the dashboard, his knuckles going white as he squeezed the steering wheel. Every part of his being wanted to talk to her, but something told him now was not a good time to hit on (or try too) the cute pony princess. A quick glance at the girls in the back seat gave him further evidence to zip his lip.
“Flash. how much longer?” Twilight asked, not looking at the boy, not noticing or caring that the car swerved slightly. Flash Sentry kept his eyes on the road, not daring to look at the princess.
“Um, we’re almost there!” Flash blurted out at Twilight, making her flinch slightly. “So! Twilight, did you have a nice holiday?” he added. Almost immediately, he heard a series of light slaps coming from behind him. Twilight slowly turned to face him.
“Keep driving,” Twilight replied, her tone cold. Her glare threatening to freeze and set him aflame at the same time.
“Yes ma'am,” he said, keeping his eyes on the road, not daring to look at her. Spike only shook his head, sighing.
“Smooth…” Spike snarked as he scratched his chin, ignoring the boys quivering lip.

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Rainbow Dash walked out of Sugarcube Corner, ignoring the questions from a worried Mrs. Cake. She put on her hoodie and started to walk, her mind filled with nothing but guilt. It felt like it would crush her at any moment. She reached into her pockets and pulled out her headphones, putting them in her ears, looking for something to distract her. She pressed play, hoping to drown out the guilt.
Yo, my best friend, til the very end—
She ripped the headphones out so fast, one of the cords snapped. She threw them to the ground and began to walk away.

You need a hand, and I'm right there, right beside you.
You in the dark, I'll be the bright light to guide you.
“Hey, hey, it's ok. You’ll get into the Wonderbolts next year. don't give up, Dash!”
A hard punch was felt in her gut. She clutched her stomach as she continued to walk.
“Need help studying? I don't know if you know this, but I'm totally the smartest horse here.”
Rainbow clutched her head as she remembered the goofy grin Sunset gave her that day.
Laughing so damn hard--
Try as she might, the song continued to play, forcing itself into her mind, forcing memories with it.
“Hey Dash, want the last Twinkie?”
Wherever you go, just always remember
That you got a home, for now and forever

"Thank you, girls. I haven't done anything like this in so long... It's good to have friends.”
She kept clutching her head tightly, the tears never stopping as she continued running, not caring about the people shouting at her to watch where she's going.
You're never alone, we're birds of a feather
And we'll never change, no matter the weather
“Please! I'm not like that anymore!”
She bit her lip, trying to force the image out of her head. The image of a devastated sunset as she was tossed out of Sugarcube Corner.
And in my eyes, you can do, do no wrong
You got a best friend sing, sing along
“Please listen to me! I'm not that person anymore! Please!”
She remembered how the group surrounded a scared Sunset, how she looked around in worry, but looked heartbroken when she saw Rainbow Dash in the group.
Oh ohh, I'll never let you go
Oh ohh, whoa, this is my oath to you
“Please, Dash, don't!”

Rainbow Dash closed her eyes as tears ran down her face, her fast pacing turning into a sprint. She tried her hardest to block out the images. She tried to block out everything. She continued to run as fast as her legs could carry her. She remembered it all in horrific detail.
Each punch.
Each Kick
Each Cry of pain.
It all replayed itself in her head.
Oh ohh, this is my oath to you
She stopped running, tears streaming down her face, wetting her shirt as she leaned against a cold, hard building, hugging herself.
"...w...hy?"
“...I’m sorry... Sunny,” she sobbed as she held herself, wishing the wall would swallow her up. She felt her heart stop as it felt like the wall was giving way, granting her wish. She felt a powerful grip grab her shoulders and pull her into the alley. Before she could protest, she was shoved up against the wall, two angry golden eyes glaring back at her.
“Dash... What the fuck is happening?” Gilda growled as she held the athlete up by her jacket. Rainbow Dash only looked at her for a moment before looking away in shame. Gilda stared at her for a moment before loosening her grip.
“Oh, fuck me,” Gilda said, rubbing her head. She knew just by the look on Rainbow’s face that this was not going to end well.
“...We really fucked up Gilda...we really--”
“WE!? What is this ‘we’ shit!?” Gilda yelled angrily as she paced around the alley.
“Fuck! Fuck! Fuck!” Gilda yelled. She quickly turned and kicked a trashcan over, swearing up a storm with each kick, quickly denting the can. Rainbow Dash only slumped to the ground, hugging her knees. Minutes of swearing and kicking passed before Gilda calmed down. She just stood, staring at the wall angrily.
“I fucking told you,” she hissed, grunting loudly as she gave the wall a kick and quickly regretted it. “I told you! But you wouldn't fucking listen!” Gilda added wanting to kick the wall again.
“G, I---”
“No! I told you ‘Sunset wouldn't be that dumb’! I told you it was too fucking obvious!” Gilda began feeling her body tense up again. “I told you to drop it, to just cut the bit--Sunset off!” Gilda ended turning to face Rainbow Dash.
“What do you do?” she asked making Rainbow Dash sink lower into the snow. “You bitch. And bitch. And bitch to go after her! You said she was guilty!” Gilda ranted as she stomped her way over to the athlete, her mind racing back to the previous night, the night that was a fuck up of epic proportions.
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Gilda got into her car, quickly closing the door to keep the cold out. She sat there silently before giving a sigh. She rubbed her head as she turned on her car, it coming to life and blasting her with much-needed heat. She sat there silently before smacking her head on the steering wheel, making the car honk loudly. She stayed like that for a few seconds before the honking got on her nerves. She sat up and glared at the dashboard. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath...
…and let out an angry yell as she started slamming her palms against the steering wheel.
“Fuck! Fuck! FUCK!” she yelled as she continued to pound her steering wheel. After furiously beating the wheel, she sat there quietly panting loudly.
“Fuuuck...I need some booze,” Gilda grumbled as she reached behind the seat, looking for something. She quickly found it and pulled out a bottle of beer. She popped it open and chugged it, savoring the strong bitter taste. “Some tunes too,” Gilda said, taking another swig of the bottle while turning on the radio.

‘The blizzard is said to be making its way into the city. Stay in door----’
Gilda started to cough violently all over the wheel and window. After her fit, she looked out of the window and saw the snow starting to pick up. She groaned, dropping the bottle.
“...Fuck.” Gilda groaned, pulling at her hair and feeling a few strands being pulled out. She glared at the steering wheel before sighing as she turned off the car and quickly climbed out.
“Fucking fuck me with a donkey's floppy dick,” Gilda said as she made her way to the side of the school. “Anally please! Just jam it up there!” Gilda yelled into the sky. She stuffed her hands into her jacket as she continued to stomp her way to the secluded area. She stopped suddenly as she saw the scene. She saw the blood, and the torn clothes. What worried her was the lack of a body.
“Fuck! Sunset! Where are you!?” Gilda hollered as she quickly made her way around the area, being mindful of the blood.

“Shit. We really did a number on her.” Gilda grumbled as she continued to look, a heaviness building in her chest. She didn't like how things went down. She was not above street justice, but this was getting way out of hand. She did not need this kind of heat. When she found Sunset, she was going to do everything in her power to not go to jail.
‘Or maybe not feel like shit for beating someone half to death…’
Gilda grumbled as she scratched the back of her head and continued her search.
“Of course, she's gone! What else can go wrong?!” Gilda growled after half an hour of searching. She started to stomp to the front of the school. “I can picture it now. Someone yells ‘freeze’ and I suddenly get shot,” she ended as she stomped her way to the front. At that moment, something caught her eye.
“Of course! Ponyestria or whatever the fuck!” Gilda exclaimed as she jogged quickly up to the statue. She nearly slipped on something wet but didn't care as she ran up to the statue. she stood at the foot of the statue and began to circle it.

“Oh, come on, where's the door? Is there a door?” she hissed as she circled it a few times, touching it at random places “Oh, don't tell me it's in the ass!” she said as she stopped at the backside. She looked around for a moment before climbing up and touching the horse’s rump.
“Oh, thank god.” she said as she started to climb her way down. She landed with a thud flinging snow around. “Well fuck my life even more!” Gilda hissed as she turned to walk away.
She felt her foot give way on something and slipped, slamming her head against the side of the statue. She fell on the ground in a heap of snow. Gilda laid there for a moment before slowly standing up. The first thing she noticed was a small pool of crimson in front of her.
“Oh, come on!” she shouted as she stood up, holding the area above her eye and feeling the blood run down her face. She grunted as she started to walk away, cursing loudly as she made her way to her car.
“Fuck it. Sunset, if you can hear me, I hope you’re not dead!” Gilda shouted as she made it back to her car, closing the door and driving off, hoping ponygirl was ok.
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Gilda continued to silently stare at the wall, not looking at her friend. After a few deep breaths and turned.
“How the fuck are we gonna fix it now, Dash?” Gilda demanded, standing over the athlete. “You were so sure she was guilty, so what’s the plan now? Or do you not have one?” Gilda asked firmly.
Rainbow lowered her head. She had been so sure Sunset was Anon-a-miss. She had thought that by shutting up Sunset, everything would be okay again. Instead, it turns out she was wrong. She was way wrong, Sunset was missing, and the police were sure to find out what happened at the school.
The school!

Rainbow stood. “We gotta head to the school!”
“What?” Gilda asked. “Why do we gotta go there?”
“There might be some clues there!” Rainbow explained. “We can try tracking her down from there.”
“With that blizzard last night?” Gilda’s fist curled as she glared at the rainbow-haired girl. “Ain’t no way she survived that storm, Dash. No way any of the evidence did either. Footprints, drag marks, blood trails, all gone. She’s gone!”
Rainbow shook her head. “She can’t be!” she shouted. “She can’t be gone, G! We gotta at least try!”
“Oh, now ya care ‘bout her,” Gilda grumbled. “Seemed pretty intent on beating her to death last night!”
“I KNOW WHAT I DID LAST NIGHT!” Rainbow roared, facing the taller girl. “I know what I did, okay? I feel bad enough without you telling me everything I did! We gotta at least try to make this right, though, so you in or not?”
Gilda glowered down at her old friend. She didn’t want to be involved any further in any of this. But she also didn’t want Sunset to be dead. If she was dead, it would suck, being part of something that got an innocent person killed. They needed to try every lead they could find.

“Fine, whatever,” Gilda grumbled. “Let’s fucking go before someone starts listening in. The car’s nearby.”
They hurried to the car and climbed in. Gilda started the engine and they were off, back in the same direction she’d come from. The car ride was silent as they sped as fast as they could to the school. Gilda parked a little away from it, so no one suspected she was there, and they hopped out. Rainbow darted around to the back of the school, hurrying to the place they’d last seen Sunset. Gilda followed at a slower pace, making sure no one was around to see them before running after Dash.
The pair slid to a stop in the area they had last seen her. “Look around for anything that might give us a clue,” Rainbow ordered, beginning to sift through the snow.

Gilda rolled her eyes and started pushing the snow about. Neither of them were sure what to look for, but they at least had to try and find something. Maybe a dropped journal, or a bookbag or… something.
Dash knew her friends were probably looking around for any sign of Sunset as well, and they would start asking questions if they found her nowhere around, but she needed to at least try. She needed to try to make this right. She needed Sunset to know how sorry she was and how bad she’d screwed up.
After what felt like hours searching through the snow and their fingers going numb from the cold, Dash finally stopped. “This is so stupid!” she shouted, grabbing fistfuls of her hair and pulling at it until the strands started coming loose. “How is she just gone? The portal for Equestria wasn’t even open, so she couldn’t have gone there! Where is she?”

“Wouldja keep your voice down!” Gilda snapped. “Just cause there’s no one here doesn’t mean nobody’ll hear you! We’re trying to keep a low profile, remember?”
“But how is she missing?” Dash demanded, hardly working to keep her voice down. “She was here last night! She should’ve been unconscious! And she couldn’t have gone far from the Shy’s place, so why can’t we find her? WHERE IS SHE?!”
Gilda slammed her hands down on Dash’s shoulders, forcing the athlete to look her in the eye. “I get you wanna find her. I do too. But we can’t go looking for her if we’re in prison, now can we?”
Dash shook her head and Gilda nodded. “Thought so. Now pipe down. We gotta figure out how to find her and get everything sorted out. Let’s head back to the car. Maybe we can drive around to some of the places she mighta got to. And remember, keep it down. The last thing we need is anybody asking questions.”
“That’s too bad,” a stern voice stated behind them. “Because I’ve got quite a few for the pair of you, in light of recent events.”

Footsteps sounded behind the two women and made them freeze in place. From the sounds of it, it was at least five people, but from the voice that spoke, that number was bumped up to six. Slowly, Gilda and Dash turned to stare down some very angry eyes.
“What are you doing here?” Twilight asked glaring hatefully at the duo. Gilda felt Rainbow Dash freeze up as they were stared down. it didn't help when 3 other people and a dog showed up. Gilda groaned as she rubbed her head.
“Fucking perfect.” Gilda groaned as she lowered her head, Rainbow looking down in shame.

Churro

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All things start with something. the moon landing started with an idea. The clashes of swords started with the clash of a blacksmith's hammer against hot iron. the first fire started with a spark. The big bang…

Everything starts with something. whether that is desire or a fluke it all begins somewhere.
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Adagio, nursing a cup of peppermint tea, watched as Sonata poked the churro into Sunset's cheek once more, sugary powder falling to her precious leather couch. She was going to have Sonata's head if it fell too deep into the grains to come out. She glanced at the stairs, wondering where Aria was. No doubt lounging in bed with the excuse of being awoken. Adagio shook her head.

"Sonata, the powder," she called, eyes flicking to the churro crumbs still spilling on the couch.

"Oops! Sorry!" Sonata giggled, pulling the churro away. "Well, maybe we can get her to eat later. Lemme go grab a rag to clean up the mess," Sonata said as she made her way to the kitchen.

Adagio watched her go before turning her eyes on Sunset. The unresponsive teen simply blinked. The head of the household rolled her eyes and looked at the stairs as footsteps were heard. A moment later, Aria appeared, hair a mess as she trudged toward the kitchen.

"Still no response from sunburn?" the middle sister inquired.

"Doesn't seem that way," Adagio replied, sipping her tea. "Sonata was just trying to feed her, but considering it was a churro, I don't blame her for not taking it."

Aria gave a hum of disinterest and opened the fridge. She rummaged around in the fridge for a moment, trying to find something edible. She raised an eyebrow.

"Why the hell are there so many damn churros in here?" Aria shouted.

"You make it sound like I understand her reasoning." Adagio didn't even look up from her tea as she responded.

Aria rolled her eyes and grabbed some leftover spaghetti. Shoving the bowl into the microwave, she leaned against the counter and surveyed their sudden guest. Her eyes narrowed as she wondered, not for the first time that morning, why Shimmer had jumped off that bridge. What could possibly have happened in her life to cause her to go from an opponent that had stood against them at the Battle of the Bands, to this empty shell?

A loud thump followed by a scream was heard from upstairs. Aria groaned as she pulled the bowl out of the microwave and started to make her way up the stairs.

“Really? Do you really need to set that trap every time you leave the room?” Adagio asked taking a sip of her tea. “It would be easier to get a lock you know,” she stated, eyeing her sister as she walked up the stairs.

“Yeah, but this is more fun,” Aria argued with a shrug as she continued to make her way up the stairs. Adagio only rolled her eyes sipping her tea.

“I swear they drive me up the walls sometimes,” she started as she made her way to the leather couch. “Wouldn't you agree?” Adagio asked the girl curled up in her expensive duvet. Sunset remained motionless not even looking at the head siren. Adagio frowned looking down at her.

“Hello? Miss perfect?” Adagio started as she waved her hands in front of Sunset. “You know it's rude to ignore your hosts,” Adagio stated as she frowned down at her. When an answer didn't come she only sighed as she sat down next to her, turning on the TV.

“So be it Shimmer. I've lived for centuries. I can wait an hour or two,” Adagio stated as she began to watch her shows. she paused as something nagged at her.

“Wait, I thought she went into the kitchen,” Adagio voiced her inquiry. as the screaming upstairs started.

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My little Griffon~ My Little Griffon~ AH AH AH~

“Something about this doesn't feel right,” Aria stated as the little purple griffon floated down from the top of the screen.

“Something about it does feel...unnatural,” Adagio commented briefly looking up from her book. Sunset still lying motionless next to her, despite Adagio playing with her hair absentmindedly.

“This better be the Smitty episode!” Sonata exclaimed as she sat in front of the 70-inch plasma screen TV. The two sirens only rolled their eyes as she bounced eagerly in her spot. “Yay! it is the Smitty goes to the North Pole episode!” Sonata rejoiced as she practically vibrated in place, Sunset didn't even glance at the siren or the large screen TV.

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“Sonata, are you getting sugar on the couch again?” Adagio asked without looking up from the dishes. “You know how I feel about that Nata,” Adagio chided as she continued to do the dishes. Something about it relaxed her as she cleaned the knives.

“I'm trying to feed Sunset! She hasn't moved at all, all day!” Sonata whined standing up. a churro firmly in her hand.

“Maybe she's dead?” Aria stated pausing her game and turning. She looked at the laying girl, a mixture of anger and more anger bubbling up in her. She leaned in and covered her mouth and nose.

“Aria!” Sonata yelled trying to smack her hand away. Aria swiftly responded by pulling sonata into a headlock.

“Aria,” Adagio warned crossing her arms over her chest as she walked into the living room.

“Oh hold your damn horses!” Aria yelled as she quickly pinned Sonata to the floor with her legs. “If you bite I'll get the muzzle,” Aria growled as she continued to hold Sunset’s mouth and nose. Adagio, intrigued, decides to watch wondering where she was going with this. moments pass the seconds ticking on. Sunset jerked away suddenly taking in a deep breath, having a slight coughing fit. She shot a glare at Aria before turning and pulling the covers around her. sealing her further away from the sisters. Adagio rolled her eyes uncrossing her arms.

“Oh good, she's alive. That means I don't have to use the good hacksaw.” Aria said shrugging. She suddenly let out a scream kicking Sonata away. “You bitch!” Aria yelled standing up, her leg covered in a fresh layer of saliva.

“That's what you get for being a jerk!” Sonata yelled pointing her finger at her.

Aria growled before lunging at Sonata barely missing her by an inch. “Squirrel tactics!” Sonata shouted as she jumped over Aria before bouncing off of the couch and quickly running out of the room on all fours.

“Get back here!” Aria yelled ripping out the controller out of the gaming station and running after Sonata, swinging it around like a morning star.

“That's coming out of your allowance!” Adagio shouted as Aria and Sonata dashed out of the door and into the yard. she sighed rubbing her head. “You have sisters Sunset?” Adagio asked looking down at the cocoon of covers. when no answer came Adagio simply groaned as she sat down and watched TV, ignoring the loud screaming coming from the front of the house.

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“Are you still alive?” Sonata asked poking their guest in the back with a stick. Sunset flinched slightly. She quickly swatted the stick away after the second poke. Sonata frowned as she stood up and walked away. Sunset barely turned feeling her head spin in the process. she groaned, she felt her body shake her world started to spin and dim.

“I'm going out!” Aria yelled walking past Sunset wearing some light purple winter wear and a black ski mask covering her face. Sunset noticed her and reached up for her giving a small groan. Aria stopped and looked down at Sunset.

“Oh, now you want to talk?” Aria asked walking past her and into the closet. “Yeah no. Fuck off sunshine I’m busy,” Aria said pulling out a crossbow and walking off. Sunset gave a weak groan trying to call out for help. She knew something was wrong.

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“Sonata. it's past 11. you know you get grumpy when you don't get enough sleep,” Adagio warned looking at her sister who was glued into a game.

“Yeah yeah Dagi! Just let me get to level 5 on space narwhals.” Sonata began, continuing to mash buttons. “It's only going to be like 10 minutes I promise,” Sonata swore as the screen flashed bright colors filling the room as a few explosions went off.

“Come on Adagio.” Aria groaned, rubbing her head as she stood at the top of the stairs. Adagio sighed, rubbing her head, Aria watched and gave a small grin.

“Wanna fuck?” Aria offered making Adagio look up at her, she gave a slight roll of her eyes before following her sister up the stairs.

“Why not? The new Bad Dragon toy just came in today,” Adagio stated as she walked up the stairs and into her room. Aria following right behind her closing the door after she enters.

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“YOU WIN!”

Sonata yawned standing up and stretched, her back gave a loud pop. “Finally made it to Level 17.” She signed, finally able to call it a night. She walked over to the kitchen wanting some milk, ignoring the clock reading 2 AM. She opened the fridge and pulled out the milk jug and started to drink from it. She gave a burp before putting the jug back in. Sonata walked back into the living room turning off the TV and game system before turning.

“Nini Sunny! I hope you feel better tomorrow!” Sonata yawned as she made her way to the stairs.

“..He..lp.” Sunset wheezed making the blue siren stop in her tracks. She spun and looked down at sunset. She was covered in sweat and wheezing weakly, her face pale. Sonata, curious, walked over and stood over sunset. Sunset barely opened her eyes looking up at Sonata. her eyes were glazed over, she stared at the siren for a moment before her eyes rolled to the back of her head going limp.

“…Uh-oh.” Sonata, alarmed, looked around wondering where her sisters went.

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Adagio giggled feeling Aria nuzzling her neck, their sweaty bodies tangled with each other.

“Who would have thought the great Aria Blaze likes to cuddle,” Adagio cooed grinning down at her sister. Aria gave a grunt before reaching down. Adagio gave a yelp swiftly smacking Arias hand from between her legs, the sharp pinch making everything tingle down there. Adagio grunted as she crossed her legs. She sat up and pushed her sister away.

“Always need to ruin the mood, don't you?” Adagio asked glaring at Aria. “Can't you ever not…be you?” Adagio sighed as she ran her hand through her hair, feeling how damp it was. Aria gave a chuckle putting her hands behind her head grinning.

“Didn't hear you complaining~” Aria chuckled as she looked up at Adagio getting a clear view of her breasts. Adagio noticed this and grinned as she used her pillow to prop them up.

“I take it you liked Kevin?” she asked chuckling.

“Pfft it was nice, but who names a dildo Kevin?” Aria asked looking up at the ceiling.

“Well, I—”

Adagio and Aria shrieked as their door was kicked open. They quickly covered themselves with the covers and pillows. Sonata ran in waving her arms around.

“SUNSETS DEAD!” she yelled frantically. The two sisters looked at each other before bolting out of bed and down the stairs nearly trampling Sonata in the process. Adagio stopped dead in her tracks. She swiftly turned to Sonata.

“Why is she like that!?” Adagio demanded, pointing at Sunset who was face down on the rug, her lower body still propped up on the sofa. Sonata only shrugged.

“...Wait why are you naked?” Sonata asked only now noticing her sisters lack of clothing. Her noise quickly picked up a musky scent. “You had sex!?” Sonata blurted out, pointing an accusing finger at them. they only rolled their eyes at her.

“Duh. We fucked. So what?” Aria began, a sly grin spreading across her face. “It was awesome. We tried this new toy.” Aria boasted, making Sonata huff.

“Why didn't you invite me!?” Sonata asked looking hurt. Adagio scoffed at her.

“You were busy with that game dear,” Adagio stated making Sonata looked down.

“I would have paused it…” Sonata muttered twiddling her thumbs. Sunset gave a loud wet cough getting the attention of the three sirens.

“That sounds…bad,” Aria said moving to grab Sunset by her hair and started to pull her up. A swift smack from Adagio made her drop Sunset back onto the floor with a thud.

“OW! What the fuck Adagio?!” Aria yelled rubbing her arm.

“What are you doing!? Pick her up by the shoulders!” Adagio yelled pointing at Sunset. “Are you trying to kill her!?” She shouted at Aria who only shrugged.

“Maybe? You do remember what she and her friends did right?” Aria growled. Adagio huffed as she crossed her arms over her breasts, once again being thankful over the top of the line heater.

“Aria, unlike you, I can think ahead,” Adagio stated firmly earning a certain gesture from Aria. “Of course I remember. The question is what happened that led to miss sunshine taking a swan dive?” Adagio asked making her sister pause.

“Why was she willing to kill herself? If what we did didn't make her want to end her life, what did?” Adagio asked. “Those Rainbooms were inseparable last time she saw them. Now she's all alone,” Adagio continued, pointing down at Sunset.“I’m simply thinking ahead dear. Think about it. If we save her…” Adagio explained. Aria blinked, a Cheshire cat-like grin making its way onto her face.

“She’d owe us...They’d owe us big time.” Aria chuckled, grinning as she started making a list of things she wanted Sunset and her goonies to do for them.

"Sunsets throwing up," Sonata said, making the two sirens stop their bickering. They turn to see a wet spot of sick forming around Sunsets head. Sunset only laid their heaving.

"...Well fuck," Aria said looking at Adagio. "At least I'm not the one killing the mood, right?" she said with a grin making Adagio groan, wondering if there was a carpet cleaning service open at this time of night.

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Gilda could literally hang herself with the tension accumulating in the band room. Rarity was fiddling with her scarf. Pinkie pie was doodling something in the corner. Flash kept glancing at her every few minutes; she’d stare him down each time. She noticed that 2 of them were missing. If she was honest with herself she was glad they weren't here. Applejack had a habit of lecturing about hard work and apples. Fluttershy was too much of a wimp to stand up to her own shadow, much less anyone else. Gilda huffed as she turned to the only person she knew well enough. Rainbow Dash was on the other corner of the room. Gilda didn't like that. It felt like she was distancing herself from her. She had a bad feeling in her gut, the same feeling she had when this whole Anon-A-Miss thing had started. She ran her hand through her hair grunting, every part of her being wanted to leave, but she knew she couldn't.

Twilight. Something about that girl told Gilda pissing her off would be a bad idea. She got the feeling that if she threw down with that girl Gilda would be the one on the floor. Gilda winched rubbing her head at the image of Sunset on the ground. She knew she would need to do a lot of ass kissing later. She wondered if she would need to add some tongue to that.

“Heads up guys. Twilight's coming back,” a small voice said. Gilda looked around wondering who was here. she never heard that voice before. sounded like a little kid.

“Thank you Spike. You really are a sweetheart,” Rarity said smiling looking down at something. Gilda peaked over and saw a small purple dog looking up at Rarity with what Gilda swore was a bashful look. Gilda tilted her confused head looking at the dog.

“What are you looking at?” Spike asked looking down at his body wondering if there was something on it. Gilda gave a high pitched squawk hopping back frantically knocking a few things down. Flash groaned looking up from the floor.

“What the fuck!? That fucking dog just talked!” Gilda screeched trying to back away from the small dog. Spike looked around confused and gave his ear a little scratch.

“What? Never heard of talking dogs before? Are you deaf or something?” Spike snarked making Gilda pause. She had to admit this dog had some balls alright. Normally no one had the guts to talk to her like that. Gilda grunted not wanting to make eye contact with the freaky talking dog. That and he was stupidly adorable. She’d rather die than gush like a fangirl and pet the cute puppy. Spike only stared at her for a moment before flopping down on his rump and started to scratch at his ear. Gildas' fists clenched as she stared at him.

“...he's turning on the cute on purpose,” she hissed under her breath glaring at him angrily but at the same time wanting to walk over and pet him. Spike stopped his scratching, his ears perking up. The girls looked up hearing voices quickly approaching the room. Spike quickly backed away from the door just as it flew open.

“Are you kidding me!?” Twilight shouted storming into the room. “Are you telling me that you did Nothing!?” Twilight barked as she leaned against the nearest chair. Principal Celestia and Principal Luna swiftly entered the room right behind the irate princess.

“Twilight we tried our best!” Celestia stated angrily. "When Anon-a-Miss first showed up, we thought it was something harmless. We thought it would be fine and die down, but it didn't. It escalated and even when we tried to keep things under control, the students still found ways to view and support the blog, or fight with one another." Celestia acknowledges, taking a brief moment to scan the room. eyeing the teens briefly, disappointment flashed across her eyes for a brief moment before turning her attention back to the fuming princess.

“The school board had us by the neck. We tried everything we could,” Luna explained. “The school system is like the government. Red tape and bureaucracy as far as the eye can see.” Luna said full of spite.

“Luna’s right. They usually don't act till it's too late. Accidents or even a death tends to be the only things to make them act quickly,” Celestia stated, rubbing her head in the process. The principles and the girls didn't see Gilda and Rainbow Dash flinch, the color draining from Dashes face. Everyone except Spike. His nose twitched smelling something was off, he stared at the two girls tilting his head wondering why the sudden smell was coming from them.

“That is such horse shit!” Twilight shouted angrily. “Are you telling me you couldn't do anything?!” Twilight demanded, the principles flinched slightly. Celestia clutching her hands. “You couldn't block the site? Confiscate the phones? You couldn't get off your ass--”

“That is enough!” Celestia shouted, Twilight opened her mouth to say something but her stoneface killed any retort she had. “I respect you Twilight as a student and a fellow academic. But I will not allow you to disrespect me and my sister in such a manner. Do I make myself clear?” Celestia asked firmly, her arms crossed. Twilight looked down twiddling her thumbs like a child whose mother reprimanded her.

“Now. let's talk calmly about this shall we?” Celestia stated in a commanding yet gentle voice. “Now then. I understand you wanted to talk about something,” Celestia said making the room grow quiet. none the girls wanting to talk. Even Gilda looked nervous.

“Yes, I have a few things to say,” Twilight said swiftly reaching into her bookbag and pulling out stacks of papers. “I printed out all these names and demand action be taken against the students,” Twilight said firmly. Gilda and Dash looked at each other worried. Gilda crossed her arms giving herself a mental facepalm. Thanks to Dash she ended up getting a speeding ticket. What really annoyed her was the fact they spent close to half an hour looking for possible clues. Rainbow dash had run off to look for something, When she came back she was slightly out of breath.

“I would have been here sooner, but I had to stop by a copy store,” Twilight stated as she continued to look through the pages, her hands shaking. “I thought for a moment you found out who this Anon a miss was and were introducing us,” she continued, some of the papers tearing. The girls looked at each other nervously, Gilda being the only one to notice it, especially when Dash snapped the pencil she was playing with.

“I know Twilight. Believe me, and this doesn't leave the room,” Luna growled eyeing everyone briefly, “I would rip her arms off with my bare teeth if I ever get my hands on her,” she swore in deadly seriousness making the students shiver at the glare, Spike swore he saw her pupils turn to slits for a moment. Celestia only shook her head putting her hand on her sister's shoulder.

“I feel the same way Luna. This...bitch has driven My school and faculty up the wall. Right now I'm just waiting for Shining Armor to get back to us,” Celestia growled as she glared at the wall. Twilight perked up at the name.

“Shining armor?” she asked making Celestia smile.

“Yes, our nephew in law. He's a lieutenant with the Canterlot Police Department. he's pulling a few strings to help us track this anon a miss down,” Celestia stated making Rarity and Rainbow dash freeze up.

“Oh...that's good then. Maybe we can finally put this whole nightmare behind us.” Twilight said smiling at the thought that no matter the universe her brother would always be there to help.

“So! Principal Celestia, what happened to the front of the school?” Rarity asked a bit too loudly for Spike’s taste. this got Gildas and Rainbow Dash's attention since they came in the back way.

“Oh! apparently, some maniac shot cross bolts at the school and students,” Luna said reaching into her pocket and pulling out a notepad “Apparently the assailant after shooting several bolts from there car yelled and do forgive the language ‘Eat shit assholes!’” Luna quoted as she looked through her notes.

“Yes, quite shocking. Apparently, the only thing the students could get was a parcel license number.” Celestia said as Luna held out for the girls to see.

SIR3BTCH

The girls gasped shocked as they started talking about the attack. Thankfully no one was hurt. Gilda just shook her head.

"Well duh. It's not like you'd have time to take notes when your ass if being used for target practice," Gilda grumbled earning looks from everyone in the room. She quickly grew shy at the attention she was getting and looked away with a huff. The girls quickly went over to their bitching. As Gilda thought that she glanced at Dash wondering if she was going to say something.

“You OK?” Spike asked making her jump slightly, he only rolled his eyes. “Jeez, you're jumpy. I thought you were supposed to be the same as our Gilda. not some jumpy wet feather.” Spike sneered making her tilt her head.

“Spike!”

He flinched before turning, rubbing his head. Gilda only looked more confused at the girl and her dog. The scene reminded her of a son whose mother just caught him swearing. She couldn't help but chuckle at him getting lectured about using words he didn't understand. Yup, mom talk. she was willing to bet her car that he knew full well what that word meant. She learned what fuck meant when she was 6 after all. The room once again fell into white noise for Gilda as she just stared at the wall taking in bits and pieces of information here and there. She’d glance at Dash once in a while. Every time they caught each other's eyes Dash would look away quickly. Gilda huffed. She was getting sick of being left in the dark.

“Well, students if there's nothing else you'd like to discuss me and Luna really need to be going.” Celestia said gathering her things. Gilda bit her tongue for a moment before glancing sideways at the girls for a moment before slowly raising her hand. Rainbow Dash immediately felt her heart skip a beat.

“...you wouldn't.”

“Umm, yes, Miss Grimfeather?” Luna asked the teen.

“Yeah before we all bail, I have one thing to ask,” Gilda said silencing the room, Everyone looked at her. Rainbow Dash felt her blood go ice cold. “Who’s Anon-A-Miss?” she asked. She could practically hear the pin drop. Celestia cleared her throat.

“Miss Grimfeather. I assure you that if we knew who Anon-A-Miss was we would be dealing with her personally,” Celestia promised with an edge to her tone, the pencil in her hand snapping like a twig. Rarity bit the inside of her cheek, feeling her whole body tense up at the sound. Gilda, however, crossed her arms.

“They know.” Gilda stated pointing at the group of girls. The girls went pale, in Rarity's case paler. Immediately all eyes turned on the Rainbooms, all three of them shrinking. This was not good.

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‘Snow. snow and more snow.’
Adagio thought staring out the window.

“At least it's not like the frozen tundras of the Whispering Valley,” she mused as she sipped her tea. At that moment Sonata walked in humming a tune as she grabbed herself a donut that was laying on the counter.

“Sonata. how's our guest?” Adagio asked not taking her eyes off the snowy landscape. She found it quite relaxing.

“Oh she stopped breathing,” Sonata said as she munched on the surgery treat. Adagio hummed sipping the tea before turning to her sister.

“Did you give her the medicine like I asked?” Adagio asked not bothering to look at her sister who was biting her lower lip looking down at the floor. The lead siren sighed as she stood up.

“How long?” she asked making her way to the cabinet and pulling out a glass jar filled with something orange. She looked at the label before making her way to the living room.

“Just now,” Sonata said following the elder siren. Adagio sighed as she made her way to Sunset who sure enough had a pale face. Adagio put her hand around her neck barely feeling a pulse. She unscrewed the jar and reached in pulling out what looked like grass.

“Is that the last of the Fire Grass?” Sonata asked watching Adagio pulling out the wad of dry grass.

“Mmmhmmm. Aria won't be happy but we will get more,” Adagio said already feeling the grass start to burn her fingers. she leaned down and gripped sunsets mouth pulling it open. She slowly placed the grass on her tongue seeing it twitch slightly before forcing the grass deeper. She started to massage Sunsets neck helping the grass down. When she was satisfied, she let go and backed away. The two sirens watched as sunsets face slowly regained some color, before turning a shade of red.

“Where is Aria?” Adagio asked noting the absence of the angry sister. Sonata only shrugged making Adagio click her tongue a bit.

“Wow her face is almost as red as yours was when Aria smothered peanut butter on--”

“We agreed never to speak of that again.” Adagio interrupted, a sharp look made the youngest siren shrink slightly. Sonata stayed silent before looking at Adagio.

“...You didn't invite me to have sex.” She pouted, clearly hurt. Adagio turned to retort but a fit of violent coughing drew both sirens attention.

“Sweet mother of Mom! WHY?!” Sunset shouted sitting up, her voice cracking before going into a violent coughing fit.

“Ah still alive I see,” Adagio said grinning, Sunset only glared at her, her eyes tearing up as she felt a burning itchy fire surge throughout her body.

“What the buck did you do to me?!” Sunset shouted at her as she went into another violent fit of coughing nearly losing her balance.

“Well no need to shout.” Adagio snickered earning a loud grunt from sunset as she threw the blankets off shivering at the sudden chill. “Fire Grass by the way, as you Equestrians call it,” she stated firmly, a shark like grin forming on her face. Sunset froze looking at her.

“...How did you get Equestrian herbs--”

“We weren't banished with nothing you know,” Adagio said eyeing sunset up and down as if drinking her in. Sonata looking on blushing slightly. “We had little knick-knacks with us. Simple and mundane in Equestria. Fantastically amazing in this world,” Adagio said a frown making its way onto her face.

“Like our gems. A gift from our Mother.” she said coolly, making Sunset flinch slightly.

“.... I won't apologize for stopping you.” Sunset grunted feeling a powerful tingle run down her spine. Adagio chuckled. Sunset shivered feeling the cool air slowly give way to the burning sensation. Her skin tingled as the herb did it's magic.

“Mmmm I would be offended if you did,” Adagio said continuing to eye sunset up and down. Sunset looked away not wanting to look at the hungry look the siren was giving her.

“Ugh at least I'm awake now. That grass always seems to be the cure-all for everything,” Sunset said standing up feeling her legs wobble slightly. If it was possible Adagios grin got wider. Sonatas face turned red as she gave a goofty smile.

“I'm home!”

The sound of a door being slammed made everyone turn. Aria appeared in the hallway shaking off some snow.

“And there better be something to eat--hello. we having a party?” Aria observed looking sunset up and down. “You two were gonna start without me.” She scoffed. Adagio only rolled her eyes as Sonata pouted.

“You didn't invite me last night!” she complained giving a stomp. Sunset just stood there listening to the sisters bicker. Well two of them Adagio just continued to stare at her. practically drinking her up, sunset felt a slight shiver run down her back. Even as she felt her body getting warmer and warmer.

“Hey at least we got a good show today!” Aria replied to whatever Sonata was talking about. Sunset had tuned out after they started talking about stuffed animals.

“Well duh she's naked!” Sonata said pointing at Sunset who turned to the siren.

“Wait what?” Sunset asked looking down, she shrieked and dived for the blankets quickly covering herself much to the dismay of the 3 sirens.

“Why didn't you say anything!?” She shouted her face red with anger and embarrassment. “Where are my clothes!?” she asked looking for her clothing.

“First, why would we give up a free show?” Adagio asked grinning making Sunset glare daggers at her. "second. we dont care enough." Adagio laughed as she winked at her.

“Yeah, gonna be rubbing myself raw tonight, Red.” Aria said grinning ear to ear.

“...So the carpets do match the drapes—"

“Where's my clothes!?” Sunset yelled trying to block out the sirens’ comments, the itchy burning sensation across her body back with a vengeance. She suddenly remembered why she hated fire grass as a filly. It made having fur unbearable. As for how it affected humans she knew now, made everything comfortable if you were nude. She started to swear angrily in equestrian. this only made the 3 sirens laugh.

“Yeah! yeah! keep laughing!” Sunset yelled as she wrapped herself in the thick blankets.

“She looks like a bacon wrapped burrito!” Sonata laughed holding her sides as she flopped on the floor, saying ow before going back to laughing. Sunset only grunted as she held onto the blankets glaring at the 3 sirens. As they continued to laugh, Sunset wished more and more she still had her magic, specifically her fire-based magic. Eventually the laughter died down to soft chuckles. Sunset however felt like she could easily flay the trio alive. Adagio watched Sunset and her red face glaring at the floor. She didn't know if the red was form embarrassment or rage. She clicked her tongue and strutted up to her, swaying her hips getting Sunsets attention. Sunset felt the sirens hands on her cheek making her look up at Adagio. Her face going redder seeing how close the sirens face was to hers. Adagio grinned as she grabbed the covers giving them a firm pull making sunset stand up trying to keep her body coverd. Adagio only licked her lips giving her a look that made her equin instincts jump.

“I can show you carnal pleasures you can't even imagine,” Adagio purred. “I can shake your entire being with pleasures you never knew could be possible,” she said wrapping her arms around sunset pulling her closer. sunset only froze not knowing what to do as she felt the siren’s breath on her face. Adagio leaned closer.

“The things I could show you would bring any mortal and a few immortals to their knees,” Adagio said leaning closer sunset felt like her face was about the burst into flames and she doubted it was because of the fire grass. She felt herself leaning forward to meet Adagio’s advances. Adagio smiled before putting her forehead on sunsets. “But you smell,” she said shoving sunset away suddenly.

“What--”

“Bathrooms on the top right. Your clothes are in the washer,” Adagio said walking away while pointing at the stairs. “Oh, and I'll lend you some of my clothing, through I doubt any of my undergarments would fit you,” she said snickering.

“But I--”

“Sonata. please be a dear and fetch sunset some clothes. Aria please show her where to bath,” Adagio said walking into the kitchen. Sunset stood there dumbfounded her body shaking with some many conflicting emotions.

“You suck so much right now,” she hissed making Adagio giggle as she gave an extra shake of her hips as she walked away.

“I don't suck often dear but when I do, I'm told it's heavenly,” she said glancing back at the retreating shape of the equestrian. “But I do, do plenty of licking if you’re ever interested,” Adagio called out, Sunset nearly slipping on the rug before looking back at her giving her a hard glare before turning the corner. Satisfied, Adagio made her way back into the kitchen to finish her tea.
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I'm a barbie girl in the barbie world~
Aria hummed as her music played, her humming and face masked by the welding mask as the blue flame of the blow torch lit up the room. she lifted the mask up to inspect the molten piece of metal, cutting the flame off.

BTCH

She huffed as she put her mask back on and the flame swiftly coming back to life.

“Aria what are you doing?!” a voice shouted making the siren shriek as she spun around waving the torch. Sonata shrieked as she dropped to the floor barely dodging the flame.

“Why don't you ever knock!?” Aria shouted quickly cutting the flame off again, tearing the mask off to glare at the younger siren.

“Why are you welding in your room!?” Sonata yelled looking up from the floor.

“I'M not wielding I'm melting!” Aria growled smacking the piece of metal.

“Isn't that a license plate?” Sonata asked staring at the scorched metal.

“No, it's a panda,” Aria snarked crossing her arms.

“...No, it's not,” Sonata stated firmly making Aria groan, face meeting palm.

“What do you want?” Aria asked rubbing her head. Sonata hummed as she walked to the bed and flopped on it.

“I'm booored.” Sonata huffed as she stared at the ceiling. Aria only rolled her eyes as she went to inspect the plate. Sonata began making popping sounds with her mouth kicking her feet.

Ding

Sonata sat up and looked around before spotting a bowl.

“Did the rice just ding?” Sonata asked as she dug a finger into her ear trying to clean it out.

“Yes, it's a tumor now shut up,” Aria said making her way to the bowl and started fishing in it.

“We don't get those,” Sonata said hovering over Arias shoulder, Aria growled looking back at her before pulling out a red phone.

“Hey that's a—”

“No shit. now shut up,” Aria said pushing the screen. While it was cracked down the middle the phone seemed to work.

“...Fuck,” Aria said as she stared at the password screen. she sighed as she started to put in password after password.

“It's wrong,” Sonata said making Aria growl.

“Shut up!” Aria hissed trying to solve the password. After her 8th time she swore and tossed it on the bed.

“Fuck this I'm getting a drink,” she said making her way to the door.

“Oh hey, it's open,” Sonata said making Aria spin around.

“What? How?!” Aria asked angrily. Sonata only smiled handing her the phone.

“I made a mold of Sunny’s finger,” she said happily.

“...Why?” Aria asked looking at the younger siren. Sonata only shrugged putting away the small rubber finger. Aria stared for a moment before looking at the phone. The screen was pixelating and didn't seem to have any bars.

“It's in airplane mode,” Sonata pointed out. Aria only grunted as she made her way to the settings, trying to ignore the airplane sounds coming from behind her. The moment Aria pushed the small plan icon the phone had an angry fit. Dinging and dinging like an Irish sailor screaming at someone who had insulted their mother. It was vibrating so much Aria lost her grip on the phone. It bounced before violently vibrating on the floor slowly inching closer to the Sirens. Aria watched all this happen in fascinated horror while Sonata only watched in horror as it got closer to them. Aria lifted her foot and gently stepped on it stopping it in its tracks. It continued to vibrate as if it was barking like an disobedient dog.

“Do I get Dagi?!” Sonata asked hiding behind a pillow. Aria opened her mouth to answer but her foot suddenly stopped vibrating. The two sisters eyed the phone before Aria slowly lifted her foot. She stared at it for a moment before reaching down for it. The screen flicked to life showing the contents of the screen. Aria whistled as she saw the sheer number of messages.

“Wow...I didn't know the number went that high,” Sonata chimed in looking at the screen. Aria nodded silently before pressing her finger against the screen.

Mystable came into view, a series of very angry looking icons practically covering the screen.
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Sunset stood underneath the shower head, the scolding water feeling wonderful on her body. She's always liked the heat. Even as a filly she would take showers that would make others run. She opened her eyes to stare at the tiles. She watched the water run down the pale white surface. She reached up and started to scrub her hair working in the water. She scanned the stall and quickly found what she was looking for.

...Sirens Call? Seriously?
Sunset thought rolling her eyes a bit before reaching down and grabbed the shampoo. A small smile spread across her face as she saw the brand, very high-quality. She shuddered as she poured some into her hand and lathered it up before running it across her hair. She grinned feeling it work it's magic. Top brand indeed. While it was one of the luxuries she afforded herself, this was 3 times the price she was willing to pay. She began to hum a little tune as she felt the shampoo work it's magic. the itchy burning slowly giving way to a soothing warmth, her humming turning into singing to the tunes of one of her favorite songs, the music slowly playing in her head as she began to sing.

I don’t need a spotlight,
I don’t need a crowd.

She began to swing her hips, her stiff joints and muscles slowly beginning to melt into a relaxing state.

I don’t need the great wide world
to shout my name out loud.

Sunset sang her heart out feeling a familiar warmth spread through her body, the water starting to sizzle when it made contact with her body.

Don’t need fame or fortune,
nice as those things are.

A warm light quickly filled the room as she continued her song and dance, the large wings sprouting from her back, the fire surrounding them not burning anything.

I’ve got all I need
to feel like I’m a star.

The light got brighter and brighter as her singing continued, her heart filling with joy as she felt the magic surge through her.

I’ve got my sisters by my side---

The magic suddenly fizzled out like a flame in a rainstorm, the water suddenly feeling much colder. The colors of the room and sounds muted as she stared at the tile.

“You secret stealer!”
“You're not our friend!”
“How could you do this? After all we’ve been through together?”

Sunset covered her ears trying to drown out the voices, but the voices only got louder, mocking her.

“The real Sunset is back!”
“I knew she hadn't changed!”
“She-Demon”

Sunsets nails start to dig into her scalp pulling a few hairs out. She gritted her teeth feeling like they would crack at any moment.

demon.
Demon!
DEMON!

She began to bang on the tile, starting to see red as tears ran down her face, her hands starting to sting. She started to hiccup trying to hold in her tears.

“You will never rule in Equestria. Any power you may have had in this world is gone. Tonight, you've shown everyone who you really are. You've shown them what is in your heart.”

Sunsets eyes shot open, her irises pinpricks giving a small whimper. She let out an angry scream as she gave the wall a firm punch. she felt a sharp sting but didn't care as she punched it again and again, over and over. She continued screaming as she punched the wall, the screaming slowly turning into heartbroken sobs and hiccuping as the punches got weaker and weaker, the tile broken and bloody. After a while she slumped to the floor hugging her knees as she sobbed loudly, the hot water slowly washing away the blood form the broken tile. She shouted angrily as tears ran down her face mixing with the now cold water.

Adagio hummed as she leaned against the door listening to the broken sobs coming from the bathroom. She simply looked at her nails listening to the distraught Equestrian. She looked up and saw Aria and Sonata looking at her confused. She simply waved them off and waited for them to do something. The two sisters shared a look before Aria held out a bright red phone that was turned on to a specific web page. Adagio tilted her head in confusion.

“Anon-A-Miss?”

Revelation

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Spike whimpered slowly looking from Gilda to the Principals and then to Twilight.

Twilight and the Principals gave Gilda a queer look, before turning their collective gazes to the Rainbooms causing them to tense up more so than when they were all at Sugarcube Corner.

"What does she mean?... Girls, what does Gilda mean when she says you know?" Twilight demanded, her tone cold as she made her way to the girls. The girls flinched, not daring to make eye contact with the princess. The Rainbooms shifted uneasily, words failing to form as they tried to think up excuses and ways to prevent what was sure to be likened to a nuclear explosion of anger and other raw emotions.

"W-well you see..." Pinkie Pie begins and fails to continue, followed by Rarity trying to come to the rescue.

“Look Twilight Darling. we are simply trying to keep a lid on--

“Keep a lid on it!? Are you shitting me!?” Twilight shrieked as she practically threw herself at Rarity. “After everything that's happened you’re protecting her!?” Twilight shouted, several things around the room vibrating, her voice sounding more like thunder than a princess, let alone one that looked like a teenager.
“Well dear, we are simply trying to handle it before things get out of hand.” Rarity answered.
In an instant, she was on Rarity, pinning the fashionista to the table.

“You will tell me who Anon-A-Miss is right now!” Twilight shouted as she held Rarity down who was struggling against the princess.

“Darling calm down--”

“Calm down!? How can I calm down!?” Twilight yelled, her grip tightening. “I find out you and the whole school not only backstabbed Sunset but you, her friends, are protecting the one responsible?!” she hissed, her grip getting even tighter.

“Twilight! You're hurting me!” Rarity said wincing as she felt her nails starting to dig into her shoulder. Spike looked up at Twilight whimpering loudly as he watched her anger grow. Celestia and Luna watching with interest ready to jump in if things got any more out of hand.

“Oh, I'll do a lot more than hurt you if you don't tell me who she is right now!” Twilight shouted, a few objects flinging themselves off the tables and walls. The Principals moved to pull the princess off Rarity but were beaten to the punch by Gilda. Gilda easily pulling Twilight off of Rarity. Twilight thrashed in her iron grip. Gilda could feel something pressing against her body, that same feeling she got when she put 2 magnets that didn't agree with each other together. only she felt it through her entire body. She shrugged it off and placed the princess down. Twilight tried to run back to Rarity but Gilda planted herself firmly between them.

“Cool it,” Gilda demanded making Twilight growl at her. “You need to cool it or this shit show is going to get shittier.” Gilda said pointing at the girls. “They know we know, so don't strangle the diva,” she said turning to Rarity. “At least not yet. if they won't tell us then I'll beat it out of them,” Gilda promised, those words felt like dirt in her mouth. She didn't show it, however. She merely glared at Rarity before popping her knuckles loudly. Rarity merely gave a soft glare before mouthing “thank you” to the large teen.

“Frankly I have half a mind to throttle her myself,” Luna said earning a surprised look form the students. “Oh don't give me those looks. Anon-A-Miss has turned this school upside down and has made our lives a living hell,” she hissed biting her thumb in anger.

“I frankly want to know why you're defending her. I'm assuming Fluttershy and Applejack know who she is as well?” Celestia asked. The fact none of them could look her in the eyes made her sigh. “I have so many things to say, but right now I only have one question. Who is Anon-A-Miss?” Celestia asked with a steely gaze, that made the students flinch.
“Principal we’re trying to fix this--”

“You can start by answering the question, Miss Diane.” Luna interrupted the teen, taking note of the dull faded colors and the gloom the teen seemed to radiate. Twilight was starting to boil, her teeth slowly being ground into dust. She sat on one of the tables watching the Principals try to muscle out who the girls were protecting. She sat up suddenly having waited enough.

“Twilight?” Spike whimpered feeling the situation get worse and worse.

“Gilda if she doesn't start talking,” Twilight hissed pointing at Rarity, “I want you to hit her. Hard,” Twilight instructed, pointing to her eye. Rarity visibly flinched covering her eye Gildas’ eyebrows practically flying off her face. Flash stepped up glaring at Twilight which had an almost immediate effect on her. She looked down at the floor.

“Twilight!? What the hell!?” Flash shouted standing in front of Rarity. “I want to find Sunset too but assaulting people is only going to make things worse!” he scolded making the girls stare at him. It wasn't a big secret that the teen had a major crush on the princess. Gilda slowly backed away.

“I'm just going to be over here.” she said moving away from the Principals and Mr. Perfect.

“Well someone's not getting laid tonight,” Gilda said underneath her breath.

“What does laying down have anything to do with this?” Spike asked. Gilda nearly lost her footing quickly looking down at the pup who was staring up at her with a quizzical look. she bit her lip wishing spike would stop looking at her with those stupidly cute eyes of his. Rarity placed a hand on Flash’s shoulder stepping forth.

“Twilight, darling, you need to understand. If it was anyone else we wouldn't even bother protecting them. They made a mistake. a very big one but...we need to protect them.” Rarity explained looking down shamefully while Gilda felt relieved that she didn't have to explain the horizontal tango to a kid. Twilight stomped up to her ready to rip her a new one. Something in her mind clicked.

“They?” she asked staring down Rarity. The fashionista covered her mouth. “There's more than one person involved?” Twilight asked giving Rarity hard stare. Rarity shook slightly trying to think of something. Twilight's brain went into overtime. so many things clicking into place. How it spread so fast. how it was so hard finding her-them.

“Who are they! Why would you be protecting them--” Twilight began to shout but went silent suddenly, something else clicking. “No…” she said, her arms slumping to the side. She looked at each of the girls. While Pinkie looked heartbroken she paid extra attention to Rarity and Rainbow. Heartbreak was there, but she also noticed something that was missing from Pinkie.

Shame.

“No...” Twilight said, all her strength leaving her body as she clutched back into her seat. After a moment of silence, she held out her hand. “Phone,” she said her body shaking. No one moved not wanting to go anywhere near the princess.

“I. said. Phone!” she demanded loudly. Pinkie Pie swiftly moved to give her phone before backing up.

“What's up Twi?” Spike asked making his way up to his friend, looking up at her concerned while she tried to angrily work the phone.

“I know who Anon-A-Miss is,” she stated, the room grew still, the Principals perking up at that, the tension growing thicker. After another failed attempt the phone worked showing a black home screen. She took a moment to look at the screen before pushing the small pink phone icon. She bit her lips at the amount of contacts Pinkie had on it but was relieved when the one she was looking for was at the very top. Pushing the button she heard the phone begin dialing, another press of the button and the whole room could hear it. After the third ring, it clicked.

“Ah said, git! we’ll be having words later! Hello Pinkie?”

“I think I've come full circle AJ. I should be in a blind rage but you know what?” Twilight asked shaking slightly. The line goes silent, they could hear the shaky breath on the other line.

"What Twilight?”

“I can't stop laughing!” Twilight suddenly started to laughing loudly, nearly losing her grip on the phone.

“You five backstabbed Sunset! You ran her out of her home! You made her an outcast! You even drove her to go into hiding!” Twilight laughed, tears running down her face. “And it was your own damn sisters! HA!” Twilight howled, doubled over as she clutched her stomach. The others didn't get what was so funny, shifting awkwardly as the purple princess laughed at them.

"Twi--”

“It's hilarious! You might have driven out one of the few good people at this school! The more I think about it, the funnier it gets! you five just keep digging yourselves deeper and deeper!” She yelled into the phone her knuckles turning white.

"What ya mean?”

“Oh, it's simple, AJ. You see, the more I hear, the more I'm convinced this can't be fixed. So when we find Sunset, I'm bringing her back to Equestria and sealing the portal for good,” Twilight said, giving a few weak chuckles. The Principals were chatting among themselves making plans on how to deal with this. The sinister look Luna gave made a chill run down Rarity's spine.

“What if... you can't find her?” Rainbow Dash asked suddenly, making Twilight's laughter come to an abrupt halt. She quickly cut the call before giving the phone back to Pinkie.

"If I can't find her? If I can't find her..." Twilight started. The words seemed to sink in for a moment, her eyes losing all light. "Then I'll have failed. I'll have failed you girls, Princess Celestia, and worst of all, I'll have failed Sunset." She finished looking back at the group. She gave a weak chuckle.

"And whatever comes for the school next...” Twilight sighed. “well, you got yourselves into this mess. You and the whole school can get yourselves out.” Twilight said in a cold tone.

"But we need Sunset to use our magic!" Rainbow exclaimed throwing her hands up in the air.

"Should've thought about that before pushing away the one person who could save you." Twilight hissed glaring back at the girls. "You've got your wish. You deal with the consequences," Twilight cautioned before something else clicked. “Rainbow Dash. Why do you think you need Sunset to use your magic?” she asked.

Rainbow Dash just fidgeted in place. “Well, it takes 6 people to use it right? So we need Sunset to… turn it on?” Rainbow Dash stated making Twilight glare at her harder.

“When?” Twilight asked the glowering expression getting stronger.

“When what--”

“I am not in the mood Dash. When did you try to pony up? Answer quickly,” Twilight demanded. The athlete bit her lower lip feeling her heart rate rise.

“Well I umm--”

“I said quickly!” Twilight growled making Rainbow Dash gulp.

“About...3 days after the Anon-A-Miss stuff started. I was practicing but...nothing happened,” Rainbow Dash said making Twilight sigh.

“And you didn't think to mention this to anyone else? Maybe wonder why the magic isn't working?” Twilight asked slowly and carefully. Rainbow Dash only gives an uneasy smile.

“Well no? why does that matter--”

“It means your magic left you, you idiot!” Twilight shouted getting in her face making her fall to the ground.

“Did you think for a second that the two things were connected?!” Twilight screamed her wrathful gaze making Rainbow Dash shrink away from the princess. She spun on the rest of them. “And let me guess. you two can't either?” she demanded. Rarity and Pinkie pie looking at each other before slowly nodding. Twilight shouted something it only came out as a gargled choke, slamming her fists on the table a few times.

“Great, just great! Even if we get Sunset back you won't be able to use magic to defend this school.” Twilight said the acid in her tone making Rarity flinch.

“Whatever do you mean dear?” Rarity asked making the princess scoff.

“Simple. You lost your magic when you chose to turn on Sunset. All of you. And if you ask me, I don't think you're getting it back,” Twilight groaned running her hands through her hair. “Not that you deserved it anyway,” she huffed making the girls sink lower than before. Twilight pinched the bridge of her nose before turning to the Principals.

“Do you have some money? I need whatever this can get me,” Twilight said pulling out a gold coin from her pocket. “I need something sweet or I'm going to throttle something,” she said handing it over. Celestia looked at it before promptly pushing it back in her hands.

“Errmmm keep that. Our treat.” Celestia offered even after Luna made an attempt to say otherwise. Twilight nodded following behind them.

“Can you get me some cheesy claws please?” Spike asked from his spot on top of the chair. Twilight waved at him leaving the room with the Principals.

“Oh and girls. when I get back, we are going to finish this,” Twilight declared stopping at the door.

“How?” Rainbow Dash asked daring to glance at the princess. An icy glare quickly made her look back down to the floor.

“By you bringing me Anon-A-Miss. If you won’t, I'll go knock on every door in this city till I find them. And I will find them,” Twilight threatened before slamming the door behind herself. The room went silent for a moment before the teens quickly gathered.

“What are we going to do!?” Rarity hissed angrily. “We can't let Twilight get her hands on them! Who knows what she would do to them!” She gulped looking to her friends for help.

“Yeah! I mean she could banish them or lock them up in a dungeon,” Pinkie pie started. “Or! Maybe lock them in a dungeon and then banish them!” Pinkie pie theorized drawing a worried look from Rarity.

“Well start from the beginning. What the hell happened?” Flash demanded the 2 girls look at each other before going into details. Rainbow Dash swiftly made her way to the door and slipped out. Gilda noticed this and cursed under her breath quickly slipping out with her, no one in the room noticing the girls leave, or the curious gaze of the little purple puppy.

Element Breakers

by Iamsorry

Alone

Sorrow

Rage (fixed)

Saved?

daze

Churro

Ch 7: Tension

what?

Revelation