>You're Anon
>About four months ago  Moondancer,an old friend, went psycho and tried to kill Sunset Shimmer, your current GF
>All in some sick way of winning your affection.
>Luckily for her, Sunset is really forgiving when she calms down.
>She sweet-talked Principal Celestia into pulling some strings so she could still attend classes, but she had mandatory therapy sessions afterwards.
>As for how you feel about her?
>Eh, you're still on the fence.
>Well, more like still deciding on whether to hop over the other side.
>Sunset says she's a broken and misguided person who so desperately needs someone to care about her.
>And you believe her, but after the chaotic mess she created back then?
>You just wanted to keep your distance.
>Anyway, enough of the bad news.
>The good news is now you, Twilight, and Rarity have actually bonded ever since that whole ordeal.
>You and Twilight hang out more by you "volunteering" to be a part of her experiments
>And Rarity mainly uses you as living mannequin.
>It may not be ideal, but who cares.
>As for your love life.
>It's never better.
>You and Sunset hang out almost every day after classes.
>You help her with whatever bs she got into that day.
>And she watches crappy sci-fi movies with you.
>She has been a little...paranoid and jumpy since then.
>Some nights she wakes up screaming. Sweating like a madman.
>Other than that things are good between the two of you.
>Things were steady.
 
>You walk from your art history class in a grumpy mood.
>Apparently your teacher didn't appreciate how you thought a postmodernist piece looked like Godzilla eating a banana.
>It's not like you even get a grade in that class, but still.
>As you walked the halls over by your locker you caught sight of movement in the gym on your right.
>Chairs were being set up.
>Tables full of snacks and refreshments were being laid out.
>And there was Sunset Shimmer, with a grin that could melt the ice off a polar bear.
>She had her favorite leather jacket with the orange arrow marks on the sleeves.
>A silky, teal colored sundress under that, and rocking some stylish jeans and leather boots.
>To put it bluntly the bitch was looking fine
>She was busy moving a table with Twilight and Rarity to notice you.
>You get a devious idea cooking.
>Carefully you look up and down the halls and see no one around.
>Perfect.
>You sneak your way up to the girls who are still talking among themselves, not noticing you.
>Tiptoeing with upmost precision, you manage to get to a table opposite of the one they're moving.
>While crouching you lean over and see your target.
>Sunset's ass.
>Operation B.U.T.T.B.O.O.P is a go.
>You stand up slowly and inch yourself little by little until you are a good arm's length away from your goal.
>You glance up and see the girls are still heavily engrossed in their conversation to even acknowledge you literally standing behind Sunset.
>With a steady motion you place your hand palm facing Sunset's butt an inch hovering above it.
>You draw it back until it's almost arced high above your head
>It's go time.
>-WHAP!-
>The sound reverberated throughout the gym.
>Sunset immediately tensed up.
>You swear you heard her "Eep"
>Twilight and Rarity are both giving you the "Get out while you can" look.
>You just had a shit-eating grin.
>Slowly Sunset turned around, her entire body was stiff as a board.
>Her fists were clenched so hard you saw the veins in her arms pulse with fury/embarassment
>"Anon?!" you heard a demonic-like voice speak.
>Oh fuck.
>She raises a fist behind her back.
>You close your eyes so you can't see your approaching death.
>Instead of death however, you just feel a little bump on your shoulder.
>Gently, you open up your eyes.
>You see a...smile?
 
>Sunset just looks at you with an expression of slightly flustered, but overall not mad.
>"Hey you asshole" she says with a hint of smug in her tone.
>"I know I look good, but that's no reason to ruin my favorite pair of pants" she chuckles.
>You catch a glance of Rarity and Twilight both looking at each other with raised eyebrows.
>Puzzled looks on their faces.
>"You were... uhh nevermind darling" Rarity cut herself short to save having to think things through.
>"It's good to see you Anon!"
>"I trust I can count on you to model my new "Green is Good" fashion line this Friday?" with a small giggle of glee she looks at you with sparkles in her eyes.
>You rub the back of your head with your hand and look to the gym floor.
>O-Oh, yeah totally Rarity" you put on a big fake smile.
>You've been getting good at doing them with these two.
>"Then how about on Thursday we can test my new hydro-electric printer?"
>"It uses water instead of ink isn't that exciting?!" Twilight said with her usual nerd gumption.
>"I'm down for that Twi" your big fake smile still plastered on your face.
>You saw Twilight do a little fist pump.
>Freaking dork.
>A pressure around your waist draws you out of your thoughts.
>Sunset brings you in close and looks at your eyes.
>"Then how about Saturday for me?" she gave you that smile that could bake a potato, but in a cute way.
>"I don't know I'm kinda booked this week..."
>"Might have to move some appointments around to squeeze you in." you giggle as does Sunset.
>You and her give a gentle, warm embrace to one another.
>"Anything for you Sunny" you warmly say.
>You feel her body let out a deeply contented sigh.
>She felt so calm and peaceful.
>Like this moment could last forever.
>"Anon to the main foyer please!"
>"Anon to the main foyer" came an announcement on the intercom.
>You turn around and look at the clock.
>Almost ten.
>"Oh crap, I was supposed to show the new transfer girl around campus"
>You gather up your things, give Sunset a quick peck on the cheek, and sprint away while waving behind you.
>"Don't fall too hard for her" you hear Sunset shout.
>That crazy girl.
 
>Bounding down the halls with reckless abandon.
>You finally catch sight of the foyer and what you assume to be the transfer student.
>Slowing down so you don't scare her you casually walk down the hall.
>Doing so you slowly start to see what kind of person this transfer is.
>The first thing you notice is her hair.
>It was straightened and orderly.
>Not a single frizzied end.
>It was a vibrant, but dark shade of purple with light blue streaks.
>She had tied the back into a ponytail.
>Which again was more fine-tuned than a radio in a magnet factory.
>Her clothes were the same way..
>Simple and organized.
>Regular pinkish-purple t-shirt with an equal sign on it.
>Regular blue jeans.
>Regular shoes.
>Nothing out of the ordinary
>Then you saw her smile.
>Okay, maybe something a little out of the ordinary.
>You couldn't put your finger on it, but her smile felt fake.
>Something disingenuous lurked behind it.
>Her eyes were looking around at the various sights like lockers, passing students, and what not.
>It looked like she was analyzing her surroundings, like a wild animal on the hunt.
>Maybe it was just your imagination.
>You approach her.
>"Heya, sorry I'm a little late I got sidetracked on the way here"
>You hold your hand out.
>"I'm-"
>Without warning she grasps your hand and firmly shakes it.
>"Anonymous!" her smile plastered on her face.
>You raised an eyebrow at her.
>"...Uhh, yeah"
>You pull your hand back.
>You both just stare at each other.
>Her face still wearing that uneasy causing grin.
>You cough.
>"...and you are?" you try to get the ball rolling again.
>The girl gasped "Oh right, I knew I was forgetting something"
>"You can call me Starlight, Starlight Glimmer" she flashed another smile at you.
>You don't know what to think of her yet.
>"Awesome, glad to meet you Starlight."
>You heard her squee.
>"Maybe it's just nerves" you think.
>"Uhh, okay let's get on with the tour then?" you ask with an unsure expression on your face.
>"Delighted to Anonymous!" Starlight's face beamed.
>This was going to be a long tour.
 
>Well actually it seems like you weren't the one giving the tour.
>Before you could start talking about landmarks, history, or locations it seems Starlight knew them and then some.
>"Great, a know-it-all" you rolled your eyes internally.
>You point down towards a hallway.
>"And this is the-"
>"Computer lab/science wing!" Starlight excitedly finishes.
>"Yup...that's...right" you took a glance at Starlight.
>She gave a smile back.
>You turn around.
>"So...I guess we can finish this up by heading to Principal Celestia's office and then I'll show you the cafeteria" you calmly state.
>"You probably know where both of those things are don't you?"
>Starlight nods confidently.
>"You're really well read about this place Starlight."
>"It's almost like you built it or something."
>Starlight puts her hand in front of her mouth and innocently giggles.
>"Oh Anon, flattery will get you nowhere with me" she said with half-lidded eyes.
>"Huh, my gf says the opposite to me" you shrug.
>Starlight cocks her head to the side.
>"You have a gf Anon?" she asked politly.
>You were surprised she didn't know before you could tell her.
>"Uhh yeah, Sunset Shimmer"
>"She's head on the yearbook committee, and captain of the fencing team"
>You don't know why you told her that.
>Starlight looks at you.
>Looking deep in thought.
>Her eyes trained on you.
>The way they stared at you reminded you of someone.
>Then for just a moment it clicked inside your head.
>That look in Starlight's eyes reminded you of...Moondancer.
 
>You felt the hair raise on the back of your neck.
>Your forehead broke out in a cold sweat.
>You felt your mouth grow stupidly dry.
>Starlight looked at you with concern.
>"Something the matter Anonymous?"
>Your brain travels a mile a minute.
>Images of Moondancer's crazed obsessive eyes flood your head.
>All you can think of is "I have to get the fuck out of here"
>You start to slowly back up away from Starlight who is still looking at you confused..
>"Anonymous?"
>"I...I need to see the nurse" you nearly trip over yourself as you run as fast as you can away from Starlight.
>You hear her shout after you.
>"O-Okay, just be sure to come to the gym in a little bit!"
>This only lit a fire under your ass and you practically galloped away.
>You ducked inside a random room.
>Hiding your presence behind the door.
>You hear the sound of footsteps stop just outside the door.
>Then after a painstakingly long minute you hear them walk away down the hall.
>You let out a sigh of relief as your body feels twenty pounds lighter.
>You hear the sound of someone clearing their throats.
>You look to your left.
>You see Rainbow Dash standing in front of an entire class giving a presentation.
>On the board is a title called "Rainbow Dash: Yeah, I'm Awesome"
>"Do you mind?" she gives you an annoyed glare.
>Your face grows red as you start to sputter out an apology.
>But it gets caught in your throat so you just leave as quickly as you arrived.
>You stare at the floor and audibly groan once you're back in the hall.
>You find a locker and press your back into it.
>Slowly you slump downwards and think "Fuck"
>Maybe you were just overreacting.
>But you replay the memory in your head over, and over.
>That psycho-glint twinkling for a just a second, but a second too long.
>-BZZZT-
>A vibration in your pocket chased those thoughts away.
>You reached in your pocket and pulled out your phone.
>There was a new message.
>"Hey come down to the gym :)"
>From Sunset Shimmer.
>"...Huh" you react to Sunset's impeccable timing
>You really didn't want to go down to the gym and possibly run into Starlight.
>But if Sunset was there you'd at least wouldn't be with her alone.
 
>You make your way to the gym and on your way there you hear a low buzzing noise.
>"What the hell?"
>As you get closer it starts to grow louder and clearer.
>It was the sound of people.
>A  party of people to be exact.
>You saw Soarin and Spitfire over by the punch bowl shooting the shit with everyone who passed on by.
>"They're probably trying to spike the punch" you thought.
>You caught a glimpse of Rarity's royal purple curl as she was doing what she always does at a Pinkie Pie party, flirt.
>She must have got poor Twilight to be her wingman because she looked super uncomfortable with her "Someone end my misery please" look
>The music was pumping throughout the place and everyone looked like they were having a good time.
>"Hiya Anon!" came an overly ethusiastic voice
>Speaking of pumping
>To the side of you was the school's resident sugar addict, Pinkie Pie.
>"Uhh, hey Pink-" she shoved her face directly into your personal bubble with that obnoxiously upbeat smile.
>"So glad you could make it Anon"!
>"There's cookies and punch around have some and live a little!" she said as she skipped towards the dj booth.
>Classic Pinkie Pie.
>Your mouth was still dry from your encounter with Starlight earlier.
>So you decide to take her up on that offer.
>You make it to one of the tables Soarin and Spitfire haven't been standing around.
>Grab a paper cup
>Get yourself a nice swig of punch.
>Turn around and see Moondancer.
>"Wait what?"
>You feel your brain scratch like a record player.
 
>Pale, white skin.
>Natural red hair tied into that weird beehive bun with some blue streaks.
>Thick rimmed glasses like Twilight's except less murder-y looking.
>Black turtleneck sweater.
>Unlike the last few times however she's actually wearing pants, grey sweatpants to be precise.
>"H-Hi An-Anon" you saw her face blush upon saying your name.
>Her eyes hid themselves from you as you felt an awkwardness in the air.
>No words came to mind.
>You didn't expect to run into her, of all people, here.
>"L-Listen, I know-" she closes her eyes and lets out a deep breath.
>She begins again a little calmer
>"I know I'm probably the last person you want to see right now"
>Her eyelids were nearly shut as she rubbed the side of her her arm with her hand.
>"I really don't blame you"
>"What I did was...just..."
>"Insane?" you finish.
>Moondancer let out a nervous chuckle.
>She was pinching the sleeve on her sweater.
>Her eyes lightly shimmered against the gym's lighting.
>"I-I guess I was the psycho bitch everyone thought I was..."
>She trailed off looking at the floor.
>Her body slightly shaking.
>You had no idea where this conversation was going except to dredge up old wounds.
>She turned her head and looked at your chest.
>"I owe a lot to...Sunset."
>"Without her to smack some sense back into me I would have..." she chokes back a sob.
>"A-Anyway, Anon I know you probably won't ever forgive me, and I don't really expect you too"
>"I just-I just wanted to let you know I'm..." she looked up into your eyes.
>And...nothing.
>No chill down your spine.
>No breaking out into a cold sweat.
>No wanting to swallow your own tongue from fear.
>In her eyes, you saw sincerity, and sadness.
>That tense feeling gripping the air began to disappear.
>"...I'm happy for you" the corners of her mouth curved upwards into a small, but nice smile.
>"She's a lucky girl with a guy like you" she lets out a sigh and closes her eyes for a second.
>You see her gaze look over to where some folding chairs are set up.
>You look over and see Sunset happily enjoying the wealth of people and good vibes.
>"A-Although, I"m starting to think you're the lucky one here.
>Another awkward silence drapes over the conversation.
>You shift your feet a little as you take another sip of punch.
>"W-Well, I -sigh- enjoy the party Anon" she crosses her arms around herself turns around and begins to walk away.
>Without explanation, you feel a tightness in your stomach.
>"Hey Moondancer!" you shout after her.
>Her body freezes.
>You see her slowly shift her body and turn in your direction.
>Surprise was etched into her expression.
>You feel yourself smile as your body feels light as a feather.
>"Thanks" you softly spoke
>You swear you saw her mouth quiver.
>Her eyes went as wide as dinner plates.
>A tear rolled down her cheek.
>You thought you saw she was hyperventilating.
>But she looked to be in a state of bliss.
>You heard her hiccup.
>She nodded her head at you with tears in her eyes and happiness on her face.
>You mentally pat yourself on the back for not making that anymore painful than it was.
>But, it wasn't as bad as it could have been.
>You watch her nervously walk back over to Sunset.
>You see her give Moondancer an excited bear-hug.
>Maybe you are the lucky one here.
 
>After some mildly embarrassing dance moves you show off in front of Rarity.
>You find yourself drawn to some of the chairs located near the bleachers.
>Away from the crowd of people still attending this party.
>You take a load off on a seat at random.
>"Enjoying yourself Anonymous?"
>You nearly jump out of your seat when you hear that voice.
>Shocked you look over to your side and find none other than Starlight Glimmer.
>Sitting with her hands interwined in her lap.
>Looking on at the party with a smaller grin than she had earlier.
>"Uhh, yeah"
>You nervously rub the back of your head.
>"Pinkie always throws a pretty damn good party" you state.
>Starlight nods back at you.
>"It certainly does seem that way"
>You see her smirk a little.
>Almost like she thought she was above stuff like this.
>"I've never been one for parties"
>Starlight sighs and stares at the gym's farthest wall.
>She absentmindly taps her foot.
>Another awkward silence between you two.
>You steal a glance past Starlight when you thought you saw Soarin over by another punch bowl.
>Instead your eyes found something new to focus on.
>Starlight was slightly sweating.
>The neck of her t-shirt was damp looking, but that's not what drew your attention.
>To put it bluntly, she wasn't wearing a bra.
>And Starlight wasn't exactly "not gifted"
>Oh no, if anything she was "overgifted"
>Every movement she made the fabric shifted along with her "gifts.
>She stretched her arms upwards together and you almost passed out from lack of oxygen to your brain.
>"You're awfully quiet over there Anonymous" you heard her say in a playful tone.
>She relaxed her whole body back in the chair and let her arms dangle to her sides.
>"I don't blame you"
>"It is kind of hot in here"
>"It's exhausting"
>Each word sounded more perverse than the last.
>You bit your bottom lip as sweat dripped down your face.
>You tried to look away, but found yourself peeking slightly.
>Starlight then stood up and stretched her body out some more.
>"Oops, my earring fell off!" you heard her say.
>She crouched on the floor right in front of you.
>Her ass was wiggling before you as she looked around for her missing accessory.
>"Thinkunsexythoughtsthinkunsexythoughtsthinkunsexythoughts" was your mantra.
>You could feel your heartbeat going into overdrive.
>You knew at any moment you were going to be posing awkwardly for..."reasons"
>Your eyes caught a familiar sight.
>Orange, red, and yellow.
>Your gf Sunset Shimmer.
>"That'stoobadStarlightokayseeyabye" you rambled off as you bolted from your chair.
>Sunset was busy talking to some random guy to notice you running by and grabbing her by the wrist.
>She yells in surprise.
>You drag her out into one of the hallways that are empty.
>You feel your heart exploding in desire.
>Both of you stop right outside the bathroom.
>"Anon, what the hell has gotten into yo-" you cut Sunset off with a kiss.
>You felt her shocked reaction at first, but she slowly relaxed herself as you both passionately locked lips.
>You pulled her in for a tender embrace.
>She breaks off the kiss.
>You can see she's walking on cloud nine.
>And you just made out with Sunset because of Starlight Glimmer.
>So needless to say you felt confused.
>You replay the scene over and over in your head.
>She was definitely flirting with you.
>But how could you tell Sunset that?
>You had no proof just a hunch.
>No need to make Sunset all worked up about it.
>You just try to enjoy the moment.
>"Daww, what was that for?" Sunset's sweet voice brings you back to reality.
>"Because a girl may have or may have not been flirting with me and it drove me freaking insane."
>You didn't say that however.
>Instead you say
>"Because I couldn't go another minute without kissing those sweet lips of yours" you try your best to sound sappy.
>If there was anyone who was weak against sap it was Sunset.
>She giggles.
>"Well, thanks for ravishing your wench"
>"Just next time, give a little heads up"
>She cocks an eyebrow at you and gives a smug smile.
>You shrug with a neutral expression on your face.
>Sunset rolls her eyes.
>"You're such a dunce sometimes." she said as she turned around and walked back to the party.
>She stops on a dime and turns around.
>"Almost forgot"
>She walks up to you and wraps her arms around you in an air-tight hug.
>"Thanks for giving Moony a second chance" she said in a hushed tone.
>You hug her back.
>She breaks off the hug.
>"She really appreciates it Anon" a warm smile appeared on Sunset's face.
>And with that, she turns around and walks back into the party.
>"Today was strange" you thought.
>You decide to ditch school early and head home as a treat to yourself.
>You've earned it after all.
>The only thing you had going on tomorrow was going to see Sunset's fencing practice.
>It's boring watching the other guys, but Sunset just has this flair to everything that makes fencing the most exciting thing in the world.
>You fall asleep in your bed with thoughts of little Sunnybuns dancing in your head.
>One of them had an equals sign t-shirt, but you paid it no mind.
>After all, dreams don't make sense.
 
>After a surprisingly good rest you wake up ready to conquer the day.
>Too bad the day decided to strike first.
>Nothing exciting happened.
>No random run-ins with Starlight or anymore run-ins with Moondancer.
>It gave you an odd feeling in the pit of your stomach, but nonetheless you soldiered on through the rest of your classes.
>You aved at Twilight and Rarity as you walked through the halls.
>They gave you a wave and a smile back.
>Other than that it was just another day to you.
>Finally after your last class let out you gathered up all your things and headed down to the gym.
>It was time to watch Sunset stab others but with grace and upmost finesse
>The sound of metal clanging and clashing filled your ears.
>You looked around and saw two groups of two practice fighting while the rest did laps and other warmup exercises.
>Typical fencing practice.
>You didn't see Sunset, but you just figured she was getting changed or something.
>Your gaze turned towards the bleachers.
>A familiar black sweater makes you a double take.
>Moondancer was nervously sitting in the bleachers.
>By herself of course.
>She was fidgeting with her sweater's sleeves as she looked very out of place.
>You saw her eyes wander around the whole gym until they caught sight of you.
>Again, she froze as sudden realization sparked onto her face.
>Wanting to avoid an awkward situation you do what feels like the right thing.
>You give a stiff smile and wave.
>You swear you hear her hiccup as she waves a trembling hand back you.
>She looked overjoyed.
>If it wasn't for the fact she violated your mouth hole with her tongue you'd almost think she was adorable.
>But, you don't feel as on edge as you used to feel around her.
>Maybe that's okay.
>A recognizable giggle draws your attention to a nearby hallway.
>"Finally, here she comes" you reach into your bag and pull out a bottle of water.
>When you look back up what you see causes your brain to BSOD.
>Sunset Shimmer, and Starlight Glimmer were acting...chummy with one another.
 
>Giggling, talking, and being friendly.
>For the second time in your life you got a feeling that made your soul shudder.
>Sunset glances over at you.
>"Hey Anon!" her ethusiastic voice still not enough to make the wheels start spinning in your head.
>Her and Starlight walk over to where you're frozen.
>"Glad you could make it!"
>She turned towards Starlight.
>"I was just getting to know Starlight over here"
>"She's a really awesome girl"
>"Turns out we have a bunch in common"
>Each sentence ripped another part of your insides in half.
>"Starlight, this is-"
>"Anonymous" her obnoxiously sweet voice rang in.
>Her grin never seeming to fade from her face.
>"We've met before Sunset"
>"In fact, he's the one who showed me around yesterday" her grin turned slightly sultry, but just for a second.
>Sunset looked back at you with wide eyes.
>"She was the transfer student you had to show around?" she calmly asked.
>Your brain no worked good at this point.
>So you just nodded.
>You involuntarily gulped.
>"Well, I hope he didn't give you too much trouble Starlight" Sunset's smug expression not even untying the knots in your stomach.
>You saw Starlight giggle and shake her head.
>"Oh not at all"
>"He was a proper gentleman, weren't you Anon?" Starlight looked at you with that insincere gaze.
>You felt a nudge in your side.
>Sunset was giving you the "Answer her so I know you're not brain dead" look.
>Your eyes return back to Starlight.
>Still smiling at you.
>"Yes, good me was, gentle man." you saw Sunset out of the corner of your eye.
>Her eyebrow was raised.
>Before she could say anything though someone called her name.
>"Oh right, practice"
>She picks up her bag and grabs the water bottle from your hand.
>"Later Starlight!" she waves back at her.
>Now it was just you and her.
>The girl who was still giving you the same smile as yesterday.
>You feel like you're going to be sick again.
>As you're watching Starlight you catch her steal a glimpse of something off to your side.
>And her smile falters for a brief moment.
>It's replaced by a hint of disgust
>This smacked the reset button in your brain.
>But as soon as you saw her face it immediately bounced back into a grin.
>"Welp, gotta go now Anonymous!"
>"See you around."
>Before she leaves out the exit to the gym you swear you saw her blow a kiss back your way.
>You feel like you're in a dreamlike trance.
>A loud clang noise catches your attention.
>You became aware of your surroundings again.
>And you became aware Starlight was covertly flirting with you.
>Right in front of Sunset.
>You hold your head with your hands as it feels like it's being hammered with bricks.
>You sit down on the bleachers.
>You can't believe this is happening again.
>You turned around and looked at the clock hanging on a nearby wall
>Nearly 5.
>But that's not the only thing that draws your gaze.
>You see Moondancer still sitting on the bleachers.
>Still looking like she was a fish out of water.
>Your mind flashed back to earlier when you saw Starlight's face turn sour as she looked to your side.
>Moondancer was the only other person on the bleachers with you.
>"What the fuck?" was your only thought.
 
>Your mouth was agape and you literally could not even.
>Oh well, tomorrow is another day to start over.
>You wait until Sunset's practice is over and drive her back to her apartment.
>The car ride there has an awkward tension hanging over you both.
>She turns to you and opens her mouth to start saying something.
>But stops herself with a sigh.
>And she turns back to looking out the window.
>Sunset was bad at hiding when something was bothering her.
>But you weren't sure if you were both ready to acknowledge it yet.
>Was that a dumb way of thinking?
>Probably, but you didn't want to have a fight.
>It was around the evening when you pulled up to Sunset's place.
>You turn to your side and look at Sunset.
>She looks deep in thought.
>You reach out and gently rub her back.
>Her body tenses a little as she looks back at you.
>A small smile forms from her lips.
>She opens the car door and steps out still looking at you.
>"...We're still on for Saturday right?" you broke the silence.
>Without saying anything, Sunset nods.
>At least you two will have that.
>"Goodnight Sunny"
>"Yeah, night" she turns around and walks towards her apartment door.
>She steps inside and shuts the door behind her.
>You let out a sigh.
>You rub your eyes with the back of your hands.
>Goddammit.
 
>Another uneventful day at school.
>You haven't seen a peek of Starlight or even Sunset.
>Even during lunch you couldn't see either one of them.
>You saw and waved at Rarity and Twilight, but before you could stop and ask what the hell they disappeared on you.
>At least you'll get some time with Twilight after school today.
>Maybe then you'll either get some answers or at least get your head cleared.
>Your final class of the day lets out so you head on down to one of the science classrooms.
>Outside the door you can hear all sorts of beeps, and boops, and other electronic noises.
>"Perhaps some boring lectures on whatever the hell Twilight's got going today will hel-" as you turn into the door you catch a sight that almost makes your heart stop.
>Starlight Glimmer was standing right next to Twilight
>That goddamn equals sign and that goddamn mock of a smile are all you can see.
>"Get the fuck out of here" you accidentally say outloud.
>Twilight and Starlight luckily didn't hear exactly what you said, but they did turn in your directions.
>Anonymous!"
>Starlight held her arms out like she was going to hug you.
>And that's what she did.
>She walked over to where you were standing.
>And wrapped her arms around your body.
>Everything required for a hug.
>Everything but a hug back.
>You try to hide the annoyed look from your face, but it manifests as a pseudo half-smile.
>"We have got to stop meeting up like this"
>"I might start to think you like me or something" she giggled.
>That awful giggle.
>You look over at Twilight and she's deep in thought on the weird cube rectangle thing in front of her.
>You feel Starlight's eyes looking at you.
>Looking down you see what you can only describe as bedroom eyes.
>Half-lidded windows of desire just trained on your face.
>If it were literally anyone else you'd be mildly worried, but since it was Starlight it was goddamn traumatic.
>"Starlight"
>You heard Twilight's voice call out.
>"Could you help me with this?"
>Starlight was still staring into your eyes
>"Sure, just give me a minute" she said with that perverted expression on her face.
>Before you could react you hear her take a deep breath.
>You're still wrapped in a hug while Twilight is still tinkering with the box thing.
>"...Even her smell is nice" you barely hear Starlight mumble, but you do.
>"What?" you don't even think before saying.
>Starlight quickly pulled her arms away from you and hid them behind her back.
>Her face was crimson red, but still bearing a smile.
>You hear her nervously chuckle.
>"Starlight?"
>"Oh, hi Anon what are you doing here?" you look up at Twilight and she's giving you a confused stare.
>"Uhh, you invited me to watch your new printer thing?"
>Twilight's expression doesn't change.
>"You even did your little fist pump?"
>Her eyes widened.
>"Ohhhhhhh, yeah"
>She rubbed her hand on her chin and squinted her eyes.
>"Sorry I forgot Anon, I ran into Starlight here and we kind of just...clicked" she shrugged.
>"She's certainly helped me out with my printer here" she excitedly went on.
>You looked over at Starlight.
>She's smiling like nothing just happened.
>Every time you see a crack in her armor she finds a way to cover it right back up.
>You felt your head feel like it was being cracked opened.
>"Hey, it's cool I'm not really feeling hot anyway" you say as you grab your bag and pack up.
>"Maybe I can check out that black box of yours some other time Twi"
>As you back up from the two you feel your back bump lightly into something.
>You turn around and see another person that won't be good for your growing headache.
>Moondancer.
>"S-Sorry" you hear her squeak out.
>"It's okay" as soon as you speak her face promptly pops up from her sweater sleeve.
>"A-A-A-hiccup-Anon?
>"Heh, yeah it's me I was just getting out of here." you explain.
>"Oh...well I just needed to finish up some homework and tinker with a science project." her eyes look over at an amalagmation of shapes and colors in the corner.
>You noticed she wasn't stuttering as hard as usual.
>"Well, good luck with that" you said as you gave a thumbs up and walked out the door.
>"T-Thanks Anon, tell Sunset I said hi"
>You look back and see Moondancer smiling at you.
>Her face isn't intense, and her look isn't piercing holes in your brain.
>A welcome change from the smile you've been seeing recently.
>Speaking of, against your better judgement you look over at Twilight and Starlight.
>Twilight is still elbow deep in her device.
>And you see Starlight looking on at Twilight.
>Almost as if her interest was fake.
>She kept glancing towards you and Moondancer.
>You knew that was your cue to get the hell out of there.
>"I'll be sure to tell her" you returned a smile back to her.
>Her reaction is more subdued than at the party, but you still see her eyes shimmer.
>With a wave you walk out of the door.
>Starlight still glancing at you both.
>Once out of ear shot you sprint into a nearby restroom.
>You take a look at yourself.
>Still sweating slightly, but other than that nothing out of the ordinary.
>Suddenly, you remember what Starlight said as she was hugging you.
>Curious, you lift your shirt collar up and give it a quick smell.
>Lilacs, and cocoa butter.
>"No fucking way" your head felt hot and your heart was pounding like mad.
>Starlight's face and her eyes burned into your memory.
>That look of pure sexual lust that just made you cower in fear.
>The pieces were starting to fall together.
>But you needed more evidence before anything else.
 
>Thank god it was Friday.
>It went the same as the last few days.
>No Sunset, Starlight, or Moondancer run-ins.
>Your head was still swimming from yesterday.
>Starlight Glimmer was putting on a show for some depraved reason.
>But you were starting to see the strings she was setting up.
>Maybe on your date with Sunset, Saturday you could clear the air with her.
>But until then you had to go be fabulous.
>You march down lethargically to where you and Rarity usually model her latest ensembles.
>The school's band room.
>Before you enter, you stop for a minute and pray to any god that is listening that you will not run into Starlight Glimmer.
>Although with your luck this week you're pretty sure anyone upstairs isn't giving you mercy any time soon.
>Closing your eyes you enter the room.
>You don't feel like your soul is being ripped to shreds from Glimmer's presence.
>"Anon?" came a calm, eloquent voice.
>You cautiously open up one of your eyes.
>You just see Rarity standing next to a rack of clothes.
>No one else.
>Your eyes open in surprise as you look around the room.
>Not a hint of an equals sign anywhere.
>You immediately give a sigh of relief.
>"Are you feeling alright darling?
>Rarity's question for some reason made you smile.
>"Never better" you reply.
>"So...what's on the agenda today?"
>"Hats, scarves, shirts, shorts, or some other clothes thing?" you inquire.
>Rarity just looks at you with a guilty expression.
>For some reason this made your heart drop to your stomach.
>"...I may have already had someone model for me" her voice went high pitched towards the end.
>That was her tell she was guilty.
>Your eyes lowered and you actually felt genunine disappointment.
>"Oh, well that sucks."
>"Wait, who else did you get to model for yo-"
>You see a few of the pieces of clothing in a disturbingly familiar lavander tone.
>You find yourself walking towards it almost in a trance.
>"Anon dear, what is it?"
>You ignore Rarity as your reach your hand out towards one of the shirts on the rack.
>Your hand was trembling.
>Feeling a heavy grip around your heart, you push some of the other clothes on the hangers back.
>An equals sign greets you.
>It mocks you.
>"Get the fuck out of here..." you whisper to yourself.
>A grip on your shoulder nearly makes you jump out of your skin.
>The hand jumps back.
>You hear Rarity almost stumble into a pile of discarded fabric.
>"Anon!" she nearly shrieks.
>"What's gotten into you?" she put her hands on her hips raised her brow at you.
>"...Who did you get to help you Rarity?" you calmly ask.
>Your stare still focused on the equal sign.
>"Oh, I believe her name was Starlight"
>Your stomach did a back flip.
>"Starlight Glimmer"
>"The girl had an exquisite eye for fashion"
>You take a deep breath and let it out.
>"Of course she did" you thought.
>Turning around with a thousand yard stare you begin to walk out of the room.
>"Why did you want to know Anon?"
>You didn't answer.
>You just kept walking.
>"Anon?!" she asked a little louder.
>You left the room and just walked down the hall.
>Rarity still yelling after you.
>But you just didn't say a word.
 
>The day was Saturday.
>You were hoping today would just be a nice, relaxing day with your girl.
>Just sitting around eating junk and watching crappy sci-fi flicks.
>The ideal Saturday night.
>You texted Sunset around 3.
>"What sounds better, mutant slugs, or killer eggplants?"
>A minute passes and you hear a -ding-
>"Whichever one isn't stupid :p"
>You text back.
>"That doesn't really cut down your choices"
>Almost instanteously she replies back with
>"Fineeeee, the eggplants I guess"
>This causes you to bust out your biggest grin.
>"Excellent choice, see you this evening!"
>You put your phone down and put your hands behind your head.
>This will be good for you and Sunset.
>A chance to just talk normally, and not have everyone or anyone breathing down your neck.
>So why did you have an itching suspicion in the back of your head something was going to go wrong?
>You chalk it up to nerves from all the Glimmer you had to endure this week.
>Tonight was all about Shimmer thankfully.
>Making your way to Sunset's house you enjoy a delightful song on the radio.
>You were beyond excited.
>It was a beautiful starry night.
>And the ride to Sunset's place was smooth as can be.
>You pull into the apartment's parking lot and gather up your supplies.
>You grab the keys and place them in one of the bags of snacks.
>Carefully you make your way to the door of Sunset's apartment.
>With your free hand you knock on the door.
>You hear footsteps approaching.
>Your body radiates happiness.
>The handle turns and the door pulls inward.
>You're greeted with a vision from your nightmares.
 
>A light purple arm connected to a lavander shirt with an equals sign right on the front.
>"Anonymous!"
>"How are you tonight?"
>The unexpected, but still grinning like a madman Starlight Glimmer asked you.
>Her face bright and smiling like it almost always was.
>You could feel the color drain from your face.
>Your mouth was agape and you swear you felt a fly go in.
>"...I-Is Sunset here?" was all you could say.
>"Well of course she's here silly"
>"This is her place after all"
>Starlight says with a de facto grin.
>Your jaw clenched so hard you could put a nutcracker out of business.
>Suddenly you hear from behind her.
>"Who is it Star?"
>You are going to be sick.
>"It's Anonymous, Sunset!" she yells back.
>"Oh sweet, let him on in!
>Starlight steps to the side and opens the door slightly wider.
>"You heard the lady, come on in!" she said with her hand leading into Sunset's living room.
>You practically floated through the door with how empty inside you felt at the moment.
>Starlight's eyes were focused on you.
>You hear footsteps coming from down the hallway.
>In walks Sunset wearing her usual outfit
>Her smile does set some of your nerves easy.
>But the feeling of Starlight still being in the same room makes your heart race like you're defusing a bomb.
>You nod your head over at Starlight.
>"I thought this was our date night" your tone was curt.
>Sunset looks over at Starlight and then back at you looking slightly guilty.
>"Sorry, Star had an emergency and needed to come over and use my computer" she explained.
>Hearing Sunset call her "Star" again makes your brain cringe.
>You feel your eyes twitch.
>"Relax, you won't even know she's here" Sunset leaned in and gave you a kiss on the cheek.
>"Put in your movie and get comfy."
>"I need to do something really quick like kay?" she fluttered her eyes at you.
>You smile and nod.
>She saunters off back to her bedroom.
>You sigh and take the movie out of your bag.
>"Evil Eggplants from Space 2: The Revenge"
>A classic.
>As you put it in Sunset's DVD player you had the strangest feeling that someone was watching your every moment.
>"Oh right, her" you deadpanned in your thoughts.
>You grab the remote and turn around facing Sunset's computer with a sitting, grinning Starlight Glimmer in the chair.
>"What are we gonna watch Anon?" Starlight's obnoxiously sweet tone burning your ears.
>"I thought you were leaving?
>She wrapped her hands around her knee and fully turned the chair towards you.
>"Aww, don't you want me around Anon?" her lip pouted out as she gave you big puppy dog eyes.
>"...Do you really want me to answer that?" came your stony reply.
>"Oh Anon..." her tone gave you an awful feeling in your stomach.
>"Didn't your mom ever teach you how to treat a lady?" she pulled of a dramatic pose in her chair.
>You hear Sunset still in her room doing whatever the hell she's doing.
>Starlight relaxed and sat normally in the chair again.
>You were hesitant to look in Starlight's direction.
>"Aww, big and tough Anon's ignoring me" you heard her say while fake sobbing.
>"Whatever shall I do-o-ooo" out of the corner of your eye you notice her get up from the chair.
>"What the hell is your deal?" you coldly ask
>Starlight got a cocky look in her eyes.
>Like she threw out a line to catch a fish and you were the fish.
>You felt a ton of knots get tangled in your stomach.
>Anxiety, fear, and anger.
>Not a good combination.
>Your gut was just waiting for the trigger to explode.
>She laughed snidely.
>Her face leaned in and she whispered.
>"She likes me more than you" her smug smile never fading.
>"That's my deal, Anonymous" she crossed her arms in a victory stance.
 
>And that's all it took.
>"Listen here you fucking crazy bitch." your voice unable to not shout.
>This just made Starlight smile even more.
>Smug was practically oozing from her face.
>Silence.
>But suddenly you hear the sound of loud marching stomps towards you and Starlight.
>You glance over at Starlight and see she's getting into a pose that looks like she's been crying her eyes out.
>"What the hell is going on in here Anon?" Sunset's irritated voice yells at from behind you.
>You hear her gasp as she hurries over to Starlight's side.
>Starlight was sobbing and had tears rolling down her face.
>Her eyes looked bloodshot..
>Sunset looked extremely concerned as she put her hand on Starlight's back and patted it.
>"Star, what's wrong?" Sunset's voice was full of worry.
>Starlight looked up through her tears and messed up hair.
>-Sniffle- "Ano-Anon, called me a fucking crazy bitch"
>Her face went back to her hands as she cried more.
>"I-I just wanted to hang out with you guys..."
>"I didn't mean any ha-harm"
>Sunset was still comforting Starlight when her gaze landed upon you.
>Anger doesn't even describe it.
>You imagine this is what a supernova felt like.
>You suddenly find your voice again.
>"Sunset, she's lying." you try to convey to Sunset.
>"So you didn't call her a fucking bitch?" she respond curtly.
>Your eyes went to the floor and your head as well.
>You heard Sunset make a disappointing noise.
>Everything in your body was screaming at you to fight.
>"But she's been acting like a total psychopath!"
>"Following me around, always watching me, and this sweet, lovable angel act she's pulling." you point a finger at Starlight.
>She buries her face into Sunset's sleeve
>"What the hell is wrong with you?" Sunset scolded.
>"How is that anything like a psychopath Anon?"
>You saw her right hand was clenched into a fist.
>Sunset's face twisted into an almost snarl-like shape.
>"She's been nothing but nice to you!"
>You carefully took a step forward.
>Starlight looked up from Sunset's sleeve and her eyes went wide in panic.
>"Don't hu-hurt me Anon, I promise I won't bother you ever again" she dived away from the couch and landed near your bag.
>Stumbling over herself she ran "crying" out of Sunset's front door.
>You hear Sunset immediately get up from the couch.
>The air was thick with rage.
>It made it hard to think straight.
>Sunset stepped over to where you were and got right in your face.
>"What is your deal?" she hissed.
>"How could you treat someone like that?!" Sunset said with fire burning in her eyes.
>"Sunset, you don't understand" Sunset cuts you off.
>"Yeah, I don't understand."
>She squints her eyes until they're almost closed.
>"She's been manipulating you, Rarity, and Twilight." you desperately try to get through to her.
>You try to grab her shoulders but she swats you away with an annoyed expression.
>"By being nice and friendly?" Sunset asked still annoyed
>"Exactly!" you exclaim.
>She raises an eyebrow at you.
>"I don't know what she's up to, but I won't let it happen."
>Sunset pinched the bridge of her nose with her fingers and groaned.
>"Anon, is this about the other night?"
>"The fencing practice thing?"
>Her arms were still crossed and folded.
>"Yeah, I was pretty peeved that my boyfriend was acting like an idiot over one of my friends, but I forgave you" she gave out a sigh.
>You don't know how else to explain your point.
>You're nearly at the end of your rope.
>You decide to go last ditch effort and maybe hopefully save your ass.
>"...She wasn't wearing a bra her first day" you express as if that would be the fact that saves your skin.
>Sunset just looks on at you unamused.
>A moment of silence passes.
>...And that proves she's a manipulative psychopath because...?" Sunset said fishing for an answer.
>"She-She stretched in front of me!" your last hope dying out.
>"She wanted me to know she was going commando" you spoke with an anxious tone now.
>Sunset lets out another heavy sigh.
>"Anon, I"m really disappointed with how you've been treating Star."
>"She's a good girl."
>You interrupt.
>"She reminds me of Moondancer"
>Sunset's train of thought was derailed.
>The shock on her face could only be described as "Really? You seriously went there?"
>"That look in her eye Sunset"
>"You never forget a look like that"
>Sunset looked on at you with contempt in her eyes.
>Speaking of, the lighting may have not been the best in Sunset's place, but it still found a way to illuminate the important aspects.
>Dark bags were under Sunset's eyes.
>Her crossed arms were trembling as if under some great emotional weight.
>Her eyes sparkled against the room's lighting.
>You hear her stifle a sob.
>"I...I think you need to go"
>Her expression was cold, and hurt.
>You were getting a terrible case of deja vu.
>You reach your hand out towards Sunset.
>"Sunny...please"
>She turned swiftly away from your hand so her back was towards you.
>Her body was quivering like a dog out in the cold.
>Your heart sank.
>Your spirit was shot.
>So you did the only thing you could think.
>Go.
>With a heavy heart you gather up your stuff and step through the door.
>You consider turning around to say goodbye.
>You don't
>You close the door behind you and somberly walk to your car.
>You dig around your bag for your keys.
>But they weren't in the spot you put them last.
>You dug around everywhere for them and finally found them in the front pocket.
>At least no one stole your ride.
>You step into your car and start the engine.
>You gaze back at Sunset's apartment.
>Starlight Glimmer is standing on her doorstep.
>Eyes locked on you.
>She gives you the most sinister face you've ever seen.
>And smugly waves you goodbye.
>You curse very, very audibly and drive off.
>Your heart and pride in pieces.
 
>Monday morning.
>You didn't know why you even bothered to go to school today.
>Starlight had alienated you from your close friends and your girlfriend.
>You felt like a rat in a maze.
>But everywhere you turn the exit appears further and further away.
>Anyway, you tried to put on a brave face and saunter through.
>But those kind of thoughts weighed on your heart all day.
>Again, no sign of Rarity, Twilight, Starlight, or Sunset.
>You'd even happily take an encounter with Moondancer at this point.
>Last class of the day and you are just ready to go home and lie face down somewhere.
>Maybe the couch, but probably the floor.
>As you are putting your books and shit in your locker you accidentally drop a paper on the floor.
>You curse gravity.
>You kneel down and promptly grab the paper when leather boots come into your field of vision.
>A feeling like a dark cloud was hanging over your head appeared with them.
>You turned your head up, mouth slightly opened, and came face to face with a immensely pissed off Sunset Shimmer.
>Now, when other people get upset they are generally loud, and make it known they are mad.
>After a certain point with Sunset however, her righteous fury becomes a white hot flame.
>Generally not that noticable, but actually a lot more dangerous than it looks.
>It's the presence.
>People move out of her way to avoid being in her path.
>The air becomes dense and harder to breathe in.
>It was the calm before the storm.
 
>She was looking down at you.
>Her pupils were black.
>No sign of any sort of love or compassion.
>A shiver goes up your spine.
>Your eyes unable to look away from her gorgon-like gaze.
>She turns her head away and unzips her backpack.
>She ruffles around and pulls out something that makes you very confused.
>You stand up ahd keep looking at the item in her hand.
>It was black, and looked like a sweater.
>You notice Sunset's face still glowering and intensifying with each second gone by.
>She finally breaks the silence.
>"What is this?" her cold hiss made you shake.
>You tried to not stir the pot anymore, but you honestly had no idea what she was holding.
>"Uhhh...looks like a...sweater or something?" your tone not hiding your confusion.
>You saw Sunset's teeth clench into a hard, grimace.
>Her left eye twitched.
>She starts up again in the same fridgid tone.
>"Yes, it is a sweater"
>She shifted it around and showed you the inside of the collar.
>You squinted at the tag.
>"Property of..."
>You stopped a dry-heave in your throat as you saw the name.
>"Finish it" Sunset prodded.
>You gulped as sweat dripped down your face.
>"Pr-Property of...Moon-Moondancer"
>Upon closer look it is the turtleneck sweater Moondancer is always wearing.
>It even still has her aroma on it.
>Thoughts rushed through your head.
>You wondered why Sunset was showing you this, but with how she was acting you wish she wasn't.
>"Good, now that, that's cleared up..." she started.
>Her hand shoved the sweater in your face.
>"Why did I find this in the back seat of your car?
>"...What?"
>It was the only thing you could think to say.
>"Why did I find this, Moondancer's sweater, in the back of your goddamn car?"
>Every word she spoke was bitter and full of hate.
 
>Her stare was slowly losing its icy effect and starting to turn into straight up rage.
>"I don't know" you shook your head.
>Sunset let out a burst of air from her nostrils like she just read something mildly amusing.
>Except it wasn't.
>"Why were you in my car?
>You really weren't in any position to start asking questions.
>But you did.
>Sunset's eye twitched again.
>She clenched the sweater in her fist.
>Her chest was heaving as the rage filled breath escaped her lungs.
>"Because I left something in there..." her tone growing more and more belligerent.
>"And I didn't expect my goddamn boyfriend to have the goddamn sweater of one of my goddamn best friends just thrown in the back!"
>Sunset was in full-on rage mode.
>Her breath was heavy as she looked at you.
>The pit in your stomach grew deeper and deeper with each passing second.
Sunset bowed her head so you couldn't see her face.
>"...Tell me you didn't fuck her." her voice grew quiet
>Your shock was genuine.
>"Wha-" her face abruptly barged into your vision.
>"Tell me you didn't fuck her!" she practically shouted.
>Tears were welling up in her eyes.
>She was biting her lip so hard you saw a dribble of blood.
>Her face was a wreck.
>You wanted to shout back at her.
>You wanted her to feel ashamed for how little faith she had in you.
You wanted to scream at the top of your lungs that you love her.
>But you didn't
>You were hurt.
>The cards were stacked against you.
>You felt like no matter what words came to mind nothing would help.
>Sunset was still clinging onto any hope she could.
>She wrapped her arms around herself as her body shivered.
>You heard her subtley start to sob.
>Her head was shaking as if she couldn't believe the reality in front of her.
>Her hands reached up to her hair as she almost started to pull at it.
>But she stopped and went back to hugging herself.
>You saw her mouth move and try to form words or even a sentence.
>No sound came out.
>Nothing but sobs.
>Slowly, she took a step back.
>Her legs shaking as bad as her hands.
>And in a split second.
>She turned around, and ran.
>You felt numb.
>And realized the exit to Starlight's fucked up maze was almost all but gone.
>You were lost.
 
>So you wander the maze some more.
>You don't even care if you see the exit at this point.
>You just walk for the sake of it.
>Sunset's soul-crushed expression is all you can see when you shut your eyes.
>And you continue to just walk.
>You find yourself a stopping point and look around.
>You're back over by your locker, and more importantly back over by the art room.
>Memories flash before your eyes.
>How you almost lost Sunset once before.
>How against all odds the power of love miraculously saved the day.
>You had a feeling that wouldn't be the case this time.
>Heading inside the room, it still looks the same.
>Chairs at every table, and various artworks aligned on the walls.
>A tenseness in your gut draws your attention.
>You think of Starlight's smug grin.
>The tenseness grows thicker.
>Your hand balls into a fist.
>What you wouldn't give to just smack that smile right from her self-fufilled mug.
>"Daww, did you come in here to cry?"
>Wish granted.
>You quickly swing your body around and see Starlight Glimmer.
>Leaning against the door to the art room.
>Ominiously grinning at you like she always did.
>You turn away from her.
>Unable to think straight.
>"What the hell do you want?"
>You heard footsteps coming towards you in response.
>You glanced back at Starlight.
>She shrugged and closed her eyes.
>"I came to see how my "best friend" Anon was holding up"
>She emphasized the best friend part.
>The disturbing twinkle still in her eyes.
>"Especially after his big fight with the woman of his dreams" her teasing continued.
>You slowly looked up, your brow began to furrow.
>"And to think all it took was an ugly sweater" her giggle like knives in your ears
>You vision starts to turn red.
>Your mind flashes back to Saturday Night.
>Starlight running out the door.
>Her landing near your bag.
>Your keys not being where you put them.
The puzzle was starting to come together.
>"Are you ignoring me again Anon?" Starlight's rotten voice drew you back to reality.
>You could feel your heart threatening to jump out of your chest.
>Adrenaline was pumping throughout your body.
>Fight or Flight mode?
>The choice was obvious.
>Fiercely grabbing Starlight by the shoulders you run her back into a nearby wall.
>Knocking the wind out of her as she makes contact.
>You raise your fist behind your head and prepare to do what you've been wanting to do the last week.
>Starlight looked up at you.
>Still wearing a pleased expression.
>Her laugh like a hyena.
>"Do it Anon" her voice sounding more wicked than usual.
>"Give me a free pass down to Principal Celestia's office"
>Your fist began to tremble.
>Starlight put on her big puppy dog eyes and pouted lip.
>"H-He, just came at me!"
>"I was so terrified"
>She was terrifyingly convincing
>But she went back to her gloatful expression in an instant.
>Your teeth clench as your brain went into full panic mode.
>You let go of Starlight and held your head with your hands.
>It feels like it will separate in two.
>"That's what I thought" Starlight said as she folded her arms.
>She wiped the dust off her shirt and pants.
>And gave you a cocky stare.
>A moment of silence passes.
>Sweat still falls from your brow.
>You notice Starlight glance over at the clock in the room.
>She makes what sounds like a satisfied grunt.
>"Speaking of knowing their place"
>"Shouldn't be too long now before Sunny puts that bitch out of her misery" Starlight's self-gratified tone assaulted your ears.
>You were struck dead and didn't know how to react.
>"Well?"
>"Are you just going to stand there and think about punching me or are you going to go and save your fuckbuddy Moony?" her words were dry and sharp.
>For a second you hesitate.
>This is what you've been wanting to do for a while now.
>The thought of Starlight's face smashed in gave you a sick sense of relief.
>But that nagging voice in the back of your head was shouting above those thoughts.
>"Save Moondancer"
>That's all it said.
>And so that's what you set out to do.
>You walked past Starlight without making eye contact.
>You opened up the door and stepped through.
>"See you tomorrow Anonymous"
>You stop for just a moment, but you take a deep breath and soldier on.
>You dare not look back.
>For now you were on a mission.
 
>Your spite for Starlight fueled your search for your dear friends.
>You thought of everywhere Moondancer and Sunset could be.
>Only one spot came to mind, the gym.
>Good thing you were close by.
>You raced through the halls and ran down the stairs to the gym.
>Looking everywhere you didn't see a technicolor hair in sight.
>You walked over to the bathroom.
>You heard a small noise that sounded like someone crying.
>All the adrenaline pushed you as fast as you could.
>The noise becoming louder as you approached a dimly lit corner of the hallway.
>"P-Pl-Please, Su-Su-Sunset" you heard a familiar voice choke out.
>You rounded the corner and stopped frozen in your tracks.
>Sunset Shimmer had tears streaking down her face, her hair was a disaster, and her fist ready to break Moondancer.
>Sunset had a firm grip on the collar of Moondancer's turtle neck.
>Her breath was ragged and heavy.
>Every time Moondancer begged you could see Sunset's eye twitch even more.
>You saw Sunset glance behind her.
>"What do you want?" she bluntly said.
>You took a deep breath and just began talking.
>"Sunny...don't do this" you saw Sunset's body flinch.
>"This isn't you"
>"You don't hurt the people who love you"
>Every word you said just made her body quake like she would fall apart at any moment.
>She turned her head sharply away from Moondancer and to you.
>Eyes full of hurt and anguish.
>"What if they hurt me first?" she shouted at you.
>"What if they take advantage of my trust?"
>"What then?" more sobs came from Sunset as her voice broke on nearly every word.
>You saw Sunset's fist was shaking.
>She was having doubts.
>"Sunny" you say moving closer to them.
>"The only person who took advantage of your trust was Starlight" you held your hands up by your chest.
>Sunset choked back a sob.
>"She manipulated you into thinking she's this perfect friend who is never wrong, but she's not"
>"She's lied to you."
>Her head sunk low as her chest heaved in and out.
>"...How do I know you're telling the truth?" Sunset asked coldly.
>You slowly put out your hand in front of her.
>She looked at your hand, and then up to you.
>"Sometimes we need a guiding hand when we're lost Sunny"
>She loosened her grip on Moondancer and fully turned to face you.
>She wiped her face on her jacket sleeve.
>"That's what you always told me"
>You saw her cautiously put her hand out.
>She looked terrified.
>The tips of her fingers gently rest on top of yours.
>You squeezed them lightly.
>Sunset's head bobbed back as her eyes turned pure white
>Then in a flash they went back to normal.
>Pure shock was the only way you could describe how Sunset looked.
>With all the tears you saw her shed just recently you thought she was dried out.
>But more welled in her eyes as she tried to repress the urge to sob.
>She dropped to her knees on the cold, tiled floor.
>The weight of everything finally catching up with her.
>You saw she looked at her hands.
>As if she had murdered someone.
>Her pupils shrunk.
>Her face grew a deep rose red.
>And then, she cried.
>A mighty wail that stung the hearts of those who heard it.
>She cried like a little girl who lost her mother.
>Months of repressed feelings just pouring out of her.
>Out of the corner of your eye you see Moondancer.
>She was huddled up just watching the events unfold in front of her.
>But when she saw Sunset's full emotional break.
>Well, she knew what had to be done.
>She crawled to where Sunset was on the floor.
>And she hugged her convulsing body.
>Sunset wrapped her arms around Moondancer tightly.
>Her tears staining her turtleneck.
>But she didn't care.
>Her friend needed someone.
 
>You carried Sunset to your car with Moondancer in tow.
>She had exhausted herself crying her heart out and was sleeping hard.
>A million thoughts raced in your head.
>What to do about Starlight.
>You didn't just want to let her get away with all the shit she pulled.
>But maybe getting even with her is what she wants?
>You don't know.
>Your hands grip the steering wheel tightly.
>Moondancer is sitting beside you wearing a sullen expression.
>Her face looking out the window not really paying attention to anything.
>You let out a hefty sigh.
>Sunset snored a little in the back.
>Your eyes were focused on the road.
>But your mind was elsewhere.
>Out of your peripheral vision you see Moondancer's pale hand.
>It reaches out and lightly grasps your shoulder.
>And those millions upon millions of thoughts dwindled down.
>Where there was fear you could feel hope starting to rise.
>And this is from Moondancer of all people.
>Four months ago she was standing over you ready to kill for your love.
>Now, she's become a dear friend of yours.
>For the second time.
>You couldn't help but laugh at the absurdity of the situation.
>"Moony" you didn't see her face, but you're pretty sure she blushed when you called her that.
>"People may have called you a psycho bitch, and you certainly did act like one" you saw her start to pinch at her sleeve.
>You pulled into the parking lot of Sunset's place
>You looked over at Moondancer who was still fidgeting with herself.
>Clearly waiting for you to say something to cut her tension-filled thoughts.
>Her eyes refusing to make contact with you from guilt.
>Without thinking twice, you place your hand on her sleeve.
>Your face giving a comforting smile.
>Moondancer's eyes were frozen on your hand.
>You could feel her heartbeat bump a mile a minute
>You saw her lip quiver and heard her swallow a gasp.
>"But that's not who you are anymore"
>Your voice was soft.
>Moondancer had a look of awe.
>Those big, plum colored eyes full of bliss.
>If you didn't see her chest inflate with her breath you could have swore she passed out.
>She breathed heavily as tears began to pool..
>With quickness she nearly tackled you against the door with a hug.
>Her tears of joy flooding from her face.
>You hugged her back
>Your eyes peer to the backseat where Sunset was still fast asleep.
>You swear you saw her smile for just a split second.
>"Maybe I am the lucky one here" your thoughts drifted.
 
>You and Moondancer carry Sunset from your car into her apartment.
>You tuck her into bed and kiss her forehead.
>You head out to her living room ready to head to your home for your bed, but you see Moondancer curled up on the couch snoring.
>"Looks like Sunset's having a sleepover" you laughed to yourself.
>And almost immediately you're out like a light.
>When you next open up your eyes the room is bright and the birds are chirping.
>Dried drool is caked on the side of your mouth.
>You stumbled getting up.
>Your back and legs were sore from sleeping on Sunset's floor
>Your eyes widened.
>You remember all of last night.
>You turn to see Moondancer still sleeping on the couch.
>Footsteps approach.
>Turning around you see Sunset.
>Her eyes puffed up and red.
>Giving off an immense tired feeling.
>But she still finds the energy to softly wave at you.
>You give her a nod back
>She walks over to her kitchen table groggily and pulls out a seat.
>Then she sits down and rests her head on the table.
>This is when you decide to get up and stretch a little.
>You walked over by the table.
>Feeling exhausted yourself.
>You decide to grab the seat across from her and relax.
>Sunset mumbles something.
>"Hmm?"
>You gently prod her head with your finger.
>She groans as she lifts her head off the table.
>Her hand holding her chin up.
>"I said, why does the Sun have to be so bright?" Sunset whined
>That got a chuckle out of you
>Good to know her sense of humor is still there.
>You heard her sigh.
>Silence passed between you two.
>You didn't know where to even start.
>Before you can even speak however.
>Sunset starts.
>"Anon, I don't...I don't even know where to begin" her tired voice spoke.
>"I'm...I'm...I'm sorry" her eyes pleading at you for forgiveness.
>"You know I don't blame you for what happened right?" you spoke.
>"That manipulative little witch is to blame here" your hand firmly grasped hers.
>You gave a reassuring smile.
>She didn't return it.
>"Not that, I'm...sorry I've been holding all that inside of me and acting like I"m okay when I'm not"
>"I just didn't know..." she trailed off and sighed.
>"No one tells you how to react to life, Anon" she said as she crossed her arms over her chest.
>Her gaze turned to Moondancer.
>She was still looking dour, but you saw a small smile creep onto her face.
>"...But I like to think I did some things right, you know?"
>You nod in agreement
>"We just need to start doing things...more righter" you tell her.
>She facepalms while trying to hide her smirk.
>"That's not a word you dumbass" she snickers.
>You wrap your arm around her shoulder and pull her in for a hug.
>She rubbed her cheek against your shoulder.
>You had a good feeling about today.
>You kissed Sunset's forehead and looked down into her eyes.
>Beautiful aquamarine orbs.
>Like relaxing oceans.
>"You ready to confront Starlight today?" you asked.
>She nods without hesistation.
 
>You shake Moondancer awake, quickly brush your teeth, and grab a simple breakfast from Sunset's kitchen.
>Today was the day you guys were finally going to get some closure.
>You get your asses into high gear to make it to school on time.
>It seems like the universe knew you were on a mission.
>Almost no traffic, and nothing to stop you from pushing the pedal to the metal.
>The three of you make it through the entrance with almost a minute to spare before the first bell.
>You nod at Sunset and Moondancer.
>"We'll make a plan at lunch okay?"
>They both nod back
>Moondancer looks a little more reserved and awkward.
>Well, more than usual.
>Save it until lunch was all you thought.
>"Later guys" Sunset walked to her first period class
>Moondancer was fidgeting with her sweater and opened up her mouth to say something.
>But she caught herself.
>"You alright?"
>Moondancer still fidgeted with her sleeve.
>"Y-Yeah, just...just nervous about the whole Glimmer thing" her eyes full of anxiety.
>She stared at the floor.
>"Hey, me and Sunset won't let anything bad happen" you stretch out your hand and place it on her shoulder.
>You would think you'd be used to Moondancer's reactions to physical comfort.
>But they always find a way to surprise you.
>Like how this petite, pasty, former psycho, nerd instanteously went from bleak and hopeless to crying tears of joy.
>You hate to admit it though but it is an endearing trait of hers.
>After what seems like forever she breaks off the hug.
>You two smile at each other.
>The first bell rings.
>"I'll see you at lunch then?" you ask the still shivering from happiness Moondancer.
>She nods her head so much it looks like it would come off.
>"Later Anonymous" she turns around and practically skips down the hall.
>You wave her goodbye, and let out a deep breath.
>It's go time.
 
>Classes were still the same as they were before.
>Nothing of importance.
>You nearly jumped out of your seat when the lunch bell rang.
>So you put your game face on and raced down to the cafeteria.
>Your mind was too focused on finding Moondancer and Sunset to eat.
>Everywhere you looked you did not see one inch of red or black.
>You saw Rarity, and Twilight sitting together
>By Pinkie, Fluttershy, Rainbow, and Applejack of course.
>You stumble over to their table.
>Rarity and Twilight avert their eyes from your presence and pretend they can't see you.
>"Oh right, they probably don't know yet" you think.
>"Hey, anyone seen Sunset or Moondancer?"
>"I was supposed to eat lunch with them, but I haven't seen any sign of baconhair around"
>Silence
>Awkward silence.
>All the eyes were off you.
>You looked over at Pinkie and she was rubbing her chin.
>Next to her you can just see Rainbow Dash just eating like nothing was happening.
>Fluttershy was hiding behind her hair like anytime you would try to talk to her.
>And Applejack was just giving you a "I wish you would die, and come back to life so I can kill you again" look
>Feeling defeated you let out a sigh
>"Alright, well just...let them know I'm looking for them" you shuffled somberly away from the table
>-GASP-
>You flinch in response to what you believe is a rampaging bloodcrazy goat.
>But all you see is Pinkie Pie like she just solved cold fusion.
>"Anon!"
>She tackled you, but you dodged just in time.
>She instead grabbed a hold of your leg and looked up at you with those big, ole eyes of hers.
>"What's gotten into you Pinks?" you try to shake her off.
>"Anon, I know where Sunset and Moondancer are!
>Joy fills your heart.
>"Really?" excitement shows on your face.
>"Yeah!"
>"They went off that way with Starlight Glimmer!" Pinkie's words hitting you like rubber bullets.
>You spoke too soon about the whole joy thing.
>"Heh, yeah and Starlight must have been practicing her robot impression"
>You cocked an eyebrow at Pinkie.
>"She kept making a BZZZZZT noise!"
>"She must have been shortcircuiting" Pinkie giggles.
>Words escape how you're feeling.
>Only one comes to mind
>"Fuck!" you accidentally shout
>The girls at the table all look up at you with varying looks of concern.
>Pinkie looks up at you like you just spat on a cupcake she made for you.
>Your instincts were starting to take over.
>"I gotta go" your scared tone worried Pinkie.
>She reluctantly let go of your leg and you broke off into a full sprint.
>Things were certainly not looking good.
 
>Maybe Pinkie was just hearing things.
>That's all you could think as you barrel down the halls by the cafeteria.
>Keeping an eye out for any sign of that purple haired bitch.
>-Hiccup-
>You stopped on a dime, and looked around.
>-Hiccup-
>You would recognize that hiccup anywhere.
>-Hiccup-
>You follow the sound as the hiccuping becomes louder.
>Pretty soon you are in science wing territory.
>All the doors are shut and locked it seems.
>Everyone is probably still at lunch.
>-Hiccup-
>Closer and closer until the hiccups sound like they're right beside you.
>You see a light coming from a door.
>Looking through the window it takes every ounce of willpower to not just charge in guns a blazing.
>Starlight Glimmer was standing over Moondancer while Sunset looked on pissed but shocked.
>Your teeth grit and grind.
>Your blood feels like it's boiling.
>However, you failed to notice you were pushing the door forward with how much your hands were clenching.
>The door makes a squeaking noise.
>You see Starlight glance over her shoulder.
>"Ah, right on schedule" her smug tone still lingering in her words.
>"Come on in Anonymous, we were just about to start"
>Sunset looks over at the door and meets your glance.
>You see her eyes nod over to Starlight's side.
>Your forehead broke out into a sweat and you gulped loudly.
>Starlight was packing a fucking taser.
>Pinkie was right.
>Goddammit.
 
>Your legs felt like they were made of stone.
>You couldn't lift them up even if you wanted to.
>"Anon, please don't keep me waiting"
>"If I get bored...well" her playful tone sickening to listen to.
>"It won't be pleasant"
>You saw her reach down to her side and she grabbed the small, black taser.
>She looked between the taser and Moondancer who was currently in a fetal position in front of her.
>-BZZZZT-
>The sound gave you goosebumps.
>Your legs found strength to pump themselves into a full-on run through the door.
>You nearly skidded into a nearby desk.
>"Don't!" you yelled.
>Starlight turned her head.
>"So glad you've decided to join us Anon"
>"Won't you take a seat so our little group session can begin?"
>She gestures towards an empty desk over by Sunset.
>The crazy glint in her eyes still shining like a beacon.
>You put your hands up
>"Look, Starlight just let us go-" you were interrupted by Starlight's taser.
>You saw Moondancer flinch and whimper.
>Sunset just got more angry.
>"Anonymous, group discussion isn't until after the introduction" Starlight lectured.
>"Now, sit" her finger angrily pointing over at that desk.
>You didn't see another way to deal with this crazy situation.
>So you carefully walked over to the desk.
>Your eyes trained on Starlight and hers on you.
>You take a seat.
>Sunset follows in suite
>Starlight's self-fufilled smile spreads even wider.
>"Good"
>"Now, we can begin" she started.
 
>Starlight began to pace slowly around Moondancer's shivering form.
>"Can anyone tell me why we're all here today?"
>You wanted to say something, but it'd probably just make her more unhinged.
>"Anyone?" she glanced over at you and Sunset.
>"Sunset?" she asked.
>Sunset's icy glare not changing a bit.
>Starlight made her way over to the desk she was at.
>Each stride displaying her cocky attitude.
>She stood before Sunset as if she were a statue high on a pedestal.
>You saw Starlight lean over and put her hands on Sunset's desk.
>Getting way close into her personal space.
>Glimmer's eyes were lidded.
>She bit her lip and you saw her hands clench slightly.
>"Oh, I think you know why I gathered everyone here Sunset" her voice growing more sultry.
>You saw Sunset was avoiding looking at Starlight because she was presenting her "assets" through the simple t-shirt she had on.
>Starlight reached out her hand and grabbed the side of Sunset's face lightly.
>She turned Sunset's head towards her.
>It was at this point you realize your mouth was wide open.
>Starlight caressed the side of Sunset's face and you could tell it took everything for her to not just slug her right then and there.
>Sunset's look could not get anymore disgusted.
>"C'mon Sunny" Sunset cringed in response.
>She moved Starlight's hand away from her cheek.
>Starlight still looking on lovingly at Sunset.
>"We found out you're actually a manipulative little witch and you can't handle someone knowing the real you?" Sunset hissed.
>Starlight's smile deflated.
>A sternness flashed on her face for just a moment, but was replaced by the usual fake smile.
>"Well, you're half-right Sunny" she beamed
>"But I bet Anon can guess the other reason" she glared at you with that smug grin you hate.
>You had no idea what she was implying.
>You shrugged nervously.
>Starlight let out a sigh.
>"Oh Anon, you really are oblivious aren't you?" she smirked.
>"The reason will become clear to you in time" Starlight turned around and walked back to Moondancer.
>You saw she crouched down right beside Moondancer's face.
>Moondancer's body trembled as she attempted to hide her face.
>Her eyes were shut tight.
>Sobs and hiccups the only sounds she made
>With a disdainful expression, you saw Starlight grab and pull on Moondancer's hair bun forcefully.
>You heard Moondancer yelp in pain.
>Sunset was steaming with fury.
>"You know what you did" Starlight whisper yelled at Moondancer.
>Her sour expression not changing.
>The mask of her true face slowly cracking.
>"You know why you're here right?" Starlight's voice took a sinister tone.
>"Moondancer through her pain-filled sobs shook her head.
>Starlight made a sound of extreme disgust.
>You saw her just let go of Moondancer's hair and let her fall back to the floor.
>Moondancer's cries were starting to get to you too.
>But you know if you or Sunset try anything she would make her suffering a lot worse.
>"You're here Moondancer" Starlight said her name as if it were the most despicable thing to utter.
>"Because you do not appreciate what is right in front of you"
>You and Sunset both share a confused look.
>"You saw beauty in this dreary world of ours and your first instinct was to destroy it it" Starlight stopped in her tracks.
>Her back to you and Sunset.
>She knelt down and cupped Moondancer's chin in her hand.
>She moved it so Moondancer's eyes were staring straight into hers.
>"But the world didn't like that did it?" Starlight rhetorically asked.
>Tears continued to fall down Moondancer's cheeks.
>A shadow of rage fell upon Starlight's face.
>"You tried to take away the sunshine from my world you little worthless whelp" Starlight said through gritted teeth.
>Her grasp tightening around Moondancer's cheeks.
>Pieces of a puzzle slowly started to fit itself together in your mind.
>Why Starlight and Sunset were hanging out so much.
>Her reaction to how you smelled that day with Twilight.
>Her calling Sunset, "Sunny"
>And her hatred for Moondancer.
>Starlight's monologue made it all come together to form an awful truth.
>Your stare was frozen on the nearby wall.
>But your mouth couldn't help itself.
>"...You're in love with Sunset"
>"That's why you're doing this" you coldly stated.
>A forboding silence swept the room.
>Not even a whimper from Moondancer.
>You couldn't see Sunset's face, but you imagine she's experiencing at least five different emotions.
>A slow clap draws everyone's attention to the center of the room.
>Starlight was slow clapping with a satisfied smirk on her face.
>"Good job Anon, for a minute I was starting to think you were the one with brain damage"
>"No offense Sunny" she shot an apologetic look to Sunset.
>You felt a massive punch to your gut.
 
>Starlight continued her monologue.
>While you stole a peek over at Sunset.
>Her pupils were shrunk.
>Her eyes were wide.
>You couldn't imagine what she was even thinking about but her face said it all.
>Each thought twisted her expression even more horrible than the last.
>"I...I let you sleep in my home" Sunset was starting to hyperventilate.
>It was at this point Starlight stopped her rambling and paid attention to Sunset.
>Sunset's panicked eyes look between Starlight and Moondancer.
>She brought her hands to her head.
>It looked like she was trying to stop it from spliting wide open.
>"What's the matter Sunny?" Starlight's sweet voice felt like poison to your soul.
>You saw the whites in her knuckles.
>Starlight looked between Moondancer and Sunset for a second.
>"How...how can you say that" Sunset's voice cracked as it intensified.
>"And treat the people I care about like garbage!" her fists slammed against the desk.
>For a moment you saw a weird expression on Starlight's face.
>Surprise.
>But like all the times before she covered it back up before it could linger.
>"Care?" Starlight's glare increased in magnitude.
>It almost rivaled Sunset's.
>Keyword is "almost"
>Starlight's hand darted out and grabbed Moondancer vigorously by the arm.
>"How can you care about trash like this Sunny?" Moondancer just accepted her fate.
>"She almost killed you!" her voice cracked as she shouted.
>You saw her hand clamp down even harder on Moondancer's arm.
>Moondancer cried in pain again.
>You saw the vein on the side of Sunset's neck pulse.
>She was getting close to losing it.
>"Stop that!"
>"You're hurting her" the anger in Sunset's voice highly noticable
>Her nostrils were flared.
>But Starlight reacted like Sunset just told her to stop breathing.
>"She deserves it" was all she said in return.
>You saw Starlight toss aside Moondancer again.
>You heard her cough.
>"N-No...m-m-more...pl-plea-" she was cut off as Starlight's shoe made direct contact with her ribs.
>It made a sickening thud.
>Moondancer's eyes went wide as she clutched her side.
>Starlight pulled her leg back for another kick right into Moondancer's side.
>A sound from your side causes you to glance over.
>Sunset's hands were gripping the front of the table.
>It looked like she was preparing to launch herself.
>The appearance of a wolf preparing to attack.
>And that's what Sunset looked like.
>She bared her teeth as you heard a growl escape from her throat.
>Starlight was all focused on Moondancer to notice.
>This time Starlight brought her foot back a little further.
>Her face a combination of sick pleasure and excitement.
>Moondancer was still holding her side just trying to shield herself as much as possible.
>Starlight's kick found a home again in Moondancer's ribs.
>Instead of a thud you swear you heard a slight crack.
>You turned to your side to see how Sunset was taking it and find her seat empty.
>"...Oh shit"
>You heard a terrifying scream of raw anger and the sound of bodies thudding to the floor.
>Like a whip, you turned your head where the noise came from.
>You saw Sunset on top of Starlight.
>Pinning her arms down to her side.
>Starlight's legs were rapidly kicking underneathe Sunset's weight.
>But Sunset was at her boiling point so each hit was basically like fluffing a pillow to her.
"Sunny!" Starlight shouted under Sunset's hold.
>"I don't want to hurt you!" her voice struggled as Sunset applied pressure to Starlight's arms.
>"Don't worry, you won't" Sunset growled.
>As much as you wanted to watch Sunset beat the fuck out of Glimmer.
>That little voice in the back of your head started to scream again.
>"Save Moondancer!"
>Running on adrenaline, you get up from your seat and jog over to Moondancer's side.
>Starlight was still too focused on Sunset to do anything.
>On the way over your foot kicked something, but your instincts made you ignore it.
>Saving Moondancer was all you could think and do.
>You slid over to Moondancer's side.
>"C'mon you" your hushed scared tone got her attention.
>You let her arm drape around your neck.
>"One, two, and three" on three you lift Moondancer up with all your might.
>She's thankfully as light as she looks.
>All you can see is the door.
>That exit became your only focal point.
>Anxiety coursing through your veins as each step you both made got your hopes up higher and higher.
>-BZZZZZZZZZZZZT-
>Your heart felt like it was instantly frozen.
>You both stopped nearly mid-step.
>The sound of a body falling to the floor spiked your blood pressure.
>Without thinking, you swing yourself and Moondancer around.
>And see an extremely outraged Starlight standing over Sunset's still slightly convulsing body.
 
>The only sound in the room was Starlight's spite-filled breaths.
>Her scowling face fixated on Moondancer.
>"Look what you made me do!" she said through her clenched teeth.
>A vein on her forehead looked like it was throbbing.
>Gone was the act.
>Her hair was ravaged during Sunset's attempt to tear off her arms.
>The sleeve on her shirt was slightly ripped exposing her bare skin.
>Dirt, and scuff marks from the brawl earlier covered the rest of her.
>Starlight's true colors were exposed.
>The restraint vanished as eyes concentrated on you and Moondancer with murderous intent.
>She brought her hand up so you could see her brandishing the taser.
>"I should have got rid of you both a long time ago"
>You weighed your options while Starlight approached you, menancingly.
>Starlight would hit you with the taser before you could get a hit in.
>And if you tried to run you risk Moondancer getting tazed.
>You felt like you were drowning under the pressure.
>That little voice inside though was starting to get louder.
>It just kept saying "Save Moondancer!"
>Starlight was getting dangerously close now.
>But that voice inside was building a fire in your gut.
>"Save Moondancer, and Sunset!" it started to cheer.
>And that was your catalyst.
>Something inside of you just switched into "Getting shit done" mode.
>With a determined look you gently shove  Moondancer behind you.
>Your arm acting as a shield.
>Starlight's eyes narrow at you like she was trying to burn a hole through your heart.
>"You want her?"
>"You gotta go through me Glimmer"
>Your expression as firm as a boulder.
>You cross your arms and ready yourself for her attack.
>Starlight's eye twitches.
>"I'll go through this entire school if I have to!" she shouted to the heavens.
>"Nothing will stop me from claiming Sunset's heart, Anon!"
>You wince from how much of a blowhard she's sounding like
>"And you think you'll be able to do that after the shit you've pulled?" your frustrated voice asked.
>Without hesistation Glimmer retorts with
>"I'd do it all again in a heartbeat"
>"Anything to erase that mistake" Glimmer's tone was cruel as she pointed to the Moondancer cowering behind you.
>All you could do was return a smug grin.
>"What?"
>"What do you have to smile about?" Starlight looked confused.
>"I'm going to kill your friend!" her words coated in venom.
>Suddenly, you saw Starlight freeze up.
>Her eyes widened.
>And she did the second most retarded thing you've ever seen someone do
>She turned around.
>-SMACK!-
>Starlight was sent flying on her back and landed face first on the floor.
>Her eye immediately swelling up.
>You turned back to facing forward and saw Sunset Shimmer.
>Still in her punch pose.
>Looking very stateuseque.
>She shut her eyes and let out an easy breath.
>Her body relaxed as she collapsed against the floor.
>Moondancer followed suite.
>You dashed over to Sunset's side.
>Despite everything that just happened she was smiling up at you.
>You returned the smile and gently grasped her hand.
>For a moment you just looked at each other.
>You saw Sunset had her phone in her jacket pocket, but before you could ask what for a wave of deja vu hit you
>A feeling like all this had happened  before.
>You couldn't help but chuckle.
>"People need to stop turning their backs on you" you say as you help Sunset up.
>Sunset let out an exhausted laugh.
>Both of your adrenaline supplies were running low.
>So you decided to skip the jokes and just get down to Nurse Redheart's office.
>As Sunset walks past Starlight you can feel your heart cringe as you have a good feeling what's coming next.
>But, she doesn't even stop to look at her.
>She just walks by like Starlight wasn't even there.
>You watch her help Moondancer to her feet, and walk her out the door.
>Leaving a very confused you behind.
>Before catching up with them you take a look at Starlight who is still flat down on the floor.
>She was curled up in the same ball as Moondancer was just a bit earlier.
>However that's all she was doing.
>She wasn't crying, or pouting, or threatening to murder everyone you've ever known.
>Her stare was vacant.
>You took a quick look around and saw the taser pushed off to the side.
>An immense pressure grabs a hold of your heart.
>Uncertainity reigns inside your thoughts.
>"Oh for fucks sake" you berate yourself for doing this.
>You get a good grip on Starlight.
>She doesn't even try to fight your touch.
>And you lift her up towards your chest so no one gawks at her swollen eye on the way to Redheart's
>You see her hand inching towards your neck.
>You stop dead as her hand keeps reaching up and finds a place to grab onto by your shoulder.
>But instead of being choked out or clawed or her trying to rip your throat out.
>Her hand just rests on your shoulder.
>You look down and see the same vacant expression on Starlight's face.
>Even though she almost succeeded in a plan that would have resulted in Sunset's trust being broken beyond repair.
>There was an inkling of pity inside your body for this girl.
>You shake your head and curse hanging around Sunset.
>Too much empathy.
 
>With a still quiet Starlight cradled in your arms.
>You try your best to catch up to Sunset and Moondancer.
>Luckily you didn't run into anyone you knew along the way.
>But you did get some sideways glances from some random students.
>You really don't care at this point.
>Just outside of Redheart's office you can hear a loud exclamation.
>So you can assume Nurse Redheart has taken a look at Moondancer.
>You hurried inside.
>"Got another one for you doc" you said in a flash.
>And you very gently slipped Starlight into an empty cot.
>The hairs on the back of your neck stand up.
>It feels like someone is burning the back of your head.
>With a quick neck turn you Sunset being examined by Nurse Redheart and giving you the most evil eye you could imagine.
>Moondancer was in the cot beside them.
>Out like a light.
>"Look, Sunny I know you're mad"
>"Oh, I am way beyond mad" she interrupted.
>Her stone-cold glare still intense even now.
>You saw Nurse Redheart's eyes go back and forth between the two of you.
>Her eyes then fell upon Starlight.
>She looked like she was just given a ticket out of the crossfire brewing.
>As she walked over to Starlight's side she began to speak.
>"Thank god for you and Sunset, Anon or else I'd be bored out of my mind down here"
>You forgot how unprofessional she was, but that worked in your favor since she didn't like to ask questions.
>"How's Moondancer?" your eyes rested on her sleeping form.
>Anything to not meet Sunset's direction right now.
>"Well, there is some minor swelling around her face, and scratches and cuts around her arms" she started.
>"That's not the worst part though." her hand was gently dabbing at Starlight's swollen eye with a cloth.
>"From just looking at her I think she might have a bruised rib"
>"Poor thing" her sympathy washed over Starlight as she tried to make herself disappear.
>You saw Redheart slide over in her chair and grabbed an ice pack out of her drawer.
>She pressed it against Starlight's eye
>"But, she'll just need to take it easy for a couple of days"
>"It wasn't as bad as it could have been lemme tell ya" she giggled awkwardly
>You saw Sunset out of the corner of your eye.
>Her eyes turned to Moondancer.
>Still sleeping and breathing thankfully.
>You saw her close her eyes and bow her head.
>Sorrow mixed with the roaring miasma that was her hatred.
>Her eyes opened back up and you could instantly tell Sunset was out for blood.
>"Uhhh, hey Redheart, how about you go down and grab some food from the cafeteria?"
>Your big fake smile pointed directly at her.
>She looked at Sunset and then to you, and then to Starlight.
>A moment goes by and you could clearly see her eyes widen.
>"Ohhh, yeah smart idea Anon!"
>"I'll-I'll go do that...thing" Nurse Redheart casually but very awkwardly slinked out of the room and shut the door behind her.
>Leaving you alone with a sociopath, a hothead, and a sleeper.
>Needless to say you felt the tension.
 
>You saw Sunset begin the process of standing up from her cot.
>Her legs looked like they would buckle out from under her in a second.
>"Hey, relax you're going to break something" you went to her side and tried to ease her back into the cot.
>She glared up at you as soon as your hand touched her shoulder.
>Her fist ready to fly.
>You gulped, loudly.
>"Not on me please" you manage to squeak out.
>She pushed your arm away and tried to lift her body from the cot once again
>Sunset tried to steady herself, but she was still too weak to fully move.
>Every moment resulted in another grunt or groan.
>"You took a lot of juice Sunny"
>"Just try to calm down okay?"
>You don't know if the worry in your voice made her lie back down or if she was thinking about what to do with Starlight.
>She reached into her jacket pocket, and pulled out her phone.
>"Go get her attention" she ordered.
>You take a quick look over at Starlight.
>She's curled up in a ball on the cheap looking cot.
>Ice pack still on her eye.
>She's just looking at a nearby wall.
>As if it held all the answers to fix this mess.
>You took one step towards her.
>"Leave. Me. Alone" was her curt reply.
>You nervously looked back at Sunset.
>Her eyes were glued to her phone.
>Her finger tapping every few seconds.
>That's when you heard "it"
>"I'll go through this entire school if I have to!"
>Your first instinct was to slowly turn around.
>And there Sunset Shimmer was.
>Holding her phone with the screen facing Starlight.
>Proudly displaying her true colors in a video she took.
>"I'd do it all again in a heartbeat"
>"Anything to erase that mistake"
>You heard the sound of movement coming from behind you.
>Your head quickly darted back towards Starlight.
>She was sitting up in the cot.
>Eyes wide in panic.
>Sweat dripping down the sides of her face.
>She was hugging her knees as she was helpless to look at Sunset's phone.
>There she was in all her glory.
>Threatening to murder Moondancer.
>Proclaiming her love of Sunset.
>All in one video.
>"...What do you want?" was all Starlight could say.
>Sunset's stare remained stoic, intense, but you were sensing a little smugness.
>She had caught Glimmer in her trap this time, and boy was she enjoying it.
"There is a lot I want Glimmer" Sunset started.
>You could tell this was going to be a doozy.
>So you sat down by Moondancer.
>Hoping the bloodshed wouldn't be that violent.
>But you don't know why you decided to speak up.
>An idea popped into your head.
>"Wait, Sunset" you said as she took a sideways glance in your direction.
>"Why don't we just give this to Principal Celestia and let her handle this?"
>"The sooner she's out of our hair the better right?" you questioned.
>Sunset remained stonefaced.
>You couldn't tell what she was thinking, but you could tell she thought long and hard about it.
>She takes in a deep breath, and lets it out.
>"No" she calmly stated.
>To say you were dumbfounded was an understatement.
>"...I'm confused then"
>You scratched the side of your face and gave a quizzical eyebrow over to Sunset.
>"Let me put it this way" her tone still cold but growing fiery.
>She raised the phone up a little.
>"This" her finger pointed straight at the video.
>"This is what will get posted on every social media outlet, and sent to every news outlet within twenty miles of here"
>"Everyone will know the real Starlight Glimmer like we do"
>You felt uneasy seeing Starlight's face actually expressing an emotion besides happiness or anger.
>It was clear to see she was on the verge of freaking out.
>"Unless you meet my demands" Sunset folded her arms against her chest.
>Having just put Starlight in checkmate.
>You saw Starlight's body shiver.
>She was gripping her sides as the ice pack slid off her face.
>"Wha-What do you want from me?" her voice was beginning to crack.
>For a moment, you saw a smirk light up on Sunset's face.
>"For you to stay at CHS for one"
>And on that note, that's when your eyes nearly bug out of your head.
>"Uhh, Sunset you wanna run that one by me one more time?" your anxious tone doesn't budge Sunset's stance an inch.
>"She's staying Anon, I've made up my mind" her voice sounded absolute.
>Meanwhile Starlight looked at her extremely perplexed, but still an anxious mess.
>"She would love to get expelled and find another school or someplace so she can do this all over again I bet" Sunset shook her head.
>Sunset looked over at Moondancer and sighed once more.
>"If I can prevent this from happening again..." she trailed off while her mournful eyes stayed focused on Moondancer.
>Sunset's face turned to glare over at Starlight.
>She began once more this time with more conviction.
>"You don't get a free pass out of here to hurt or injure anyone else" her finger pointed straight at Starlight.
>"You have to live with this, Glimmer"
>Starlight was speechless.
>But strangely, it looked like she found her own hidden tap of confidence.
>"So you can try and fix me is that it?" Starlight shouted.
>"I'm just another broken puzzle that the great and kind Sunset Shimmer can put back together?" the vein in her neck pulsed.
>Her nostrils flared.
>Her breathing was heavy.
>"Just like her right?" she aggressively waved her hand over at Moondancer.
>Even you knew that was a bad move.
>Sunset's demeanor didn't change, but it was almost as if the room had gotten colder.
>"Glimmer, if it weren't for Anon over here you wouldn't even be in this room"
>"You'd still be lying face first on the floor"
>You saw Starlight's expression change.
>It was a slow realization of the sorts.
>"I don't do this so I can help you"
>"I do this to protect people from you"
>Starlight went back to hugging her sides.
>Her head fell forward and her eyes shut.
>This is when Sunset leaned forward.
>You have to give credit to Sunny here.
>She remained consistent, and firm throughout whatever this was.
>"I don't care about you Starlight"
>"You've hurt me, my boyfriend, and one of my best friends in ways that are just... despicable" she spat from her mouth.
>"Stay away from us and the rest of my friends, or you'll have to worry about a lot more than a black eye"
>And with that, Starlight said nothing in return.
>She didn't react, or make a face, or do anything.
>Starlight curled up in a ball on her cot.
>And just started to stare at the wall again.
>Trembling every few seconds.
>You look over at Moondancer and see her wincing in her sleep.
>Her hand was out of the bed.
>You gently grasped it in your hand.
>It was warm, and a bit sweaty.
>But a small smile appeared on her face.
>And that was worth it.
 
>After what seemed like hours, Nurse Redheart finally returned carrying a brown paper bag.
>"Who's hungry?" her glee was met with absolute silence.
>Redheart's big fake grin an inspiration  to awkward assholes like yourself.
>"I'll take something over here" you raise your hand.
>She just looks at you like you saved her cat from falling off a ledge.
>With a smile she walks over and hands you the bag.
>It's actually heavier than it looks.
>"Heh, I just sorta grabbed a little of everything" Nurse Redheart chuckled.
>"No kidding" you say as you grab an apple and bite a chunk out of it.
>Noises come from the cot beside you.
>You curiously turn your head and see Moondancer's eyes beginning to open
>She coughed a little, and her breathing was slightly wheezy.
>Her eyes traveled around the room as if she were trying to understand what the hell happened the last few hours.
>You saw her attention divert to her left hand.
>You look down at it as well.
>It was at this point you realized you were still holding it in yours.
>A slightly wheezy hiccup was all you could hear from her.
>Her face blushed a deep tomato-red.
>You heard her voice whisper.
>"Than-Thank y-you, A-An-Anon"
>Moondancer's body relaxed on the cot.
>She looked behind you and her smile grew even wider.
>You followed her look and saw Sunset Shimmer.
>Who had just reminded you how she used to run this place with an iron fist.
>Giving Moondancer the warmest smile.
>"Th-Thank yo-you too, Sun-Sunset"
>Sunset wiped her eyes with the sleeve of her jacket.
>"Anytime Moony" her voice almost cracking from joy.
>Hearing another small hiccup you turn back to Moondancer and see her fidgeting with her sweater sleeves again.
>Poor girl still isn't used to people caring about her in a positive light it seems.
>Another awkward silence fills the room.
>You remember you have food in your hand and you have some sick patients to look after.
>You jump up from your chair and swing over by Sunset.
>You drop off what appears to be a PB&J without crusts and a juice box.
>Then you swing back around to Moondancer and give her some crackers and a water bottle.
>That leaves some animal crackers and a milk carton for
>Starlight.
>Carefully you approach the side of her cot.
>She was still curled up and motionless.
>Her ice pack still off to the side.
>You open your mouth to say something.
>But you figure it's probably better you didn't.
>You just leave the bag on the small table beside her.
>Her eyes stayed focused on the wall however.
>Not moving an inch.
>Whatever, not your problem.
>You did all you could.
>With a shrug you head back and sit down right beside Moondancer again.
>You saw Nurse Redheart over by Sunset taking her temperature and doing some last-minute inspections
>"Well, Sunset I'd say you're good to go" you heard Nurse Redheart say.
>"Just take it easy and get plenty of rest" she looked over at you and gave a thumbs up.
>You awkwardly gave one back.
>"Same goes for, uhh, Starlight was it?"
>Starlight once again did nothing.
>"Uhh, right" her eyes looked down at her clipboard.
>"You're free to go too hun"
>No reply once more.
>"...Or I guess there's nothing wrong with staying just a little while longer" she shrugged.
>"I'll even call you a cab when you're ready" her voice grew soft as to not disturb her.
>And this is where you clearly see the bleeding heart of Nurse Redheart.
>She may not be what many would call "ethically sound" but she cares and sometimes that's all that matters.
>It just seems like you attract those kind of people.
>Or maybe it's all just a coincidence.
>Who knows?
 
>You heard more rustling behind you.
>With a quick look you see Sunset attempting to try and stand up once more.
>You start to stand up and make sure she doesn't break something.
>"Don't" you heard her say.
>"I'm fine" she had her hand out.
>Her legs still wobbled slightly, but you could tell she was determined to stay up this time.
>She had a small limp every other step.
>But she was still smiling over at Moondancer.
>You sit back in your chair and nod at her.
>Sunset hobbled over to Moondancer's cot.
>She leaned over and gave her a nice little hug.
>"We'll come back first thing in the morning alright?" you heard Sunset tell her
>"Mhm" Moondancer nodded back.
>Her face still in Sunset's sleeve and her arms wrapped warmly around her back.
>"You feel cold Moony"
>"Hey Anon, grab my jacket" she said while still hugging her.
>"But she's got that thick ass sweater o-" you abruptly stopped as Sunset shot you a death glare.
>"Right away M'am" you salute.
>You take a look back at the cot Sunset was in and see her favorite leather jacket.
>Lying right on the bed.
>You carefully grab it and walk over to Sunset who had her hand oustretched.
>With one motion you put the jacket in her hand.
>And she breaks off the hug.
>"It's not the warmest thing" she draped the jacket around Moondancer like a blanket.
>"But it's better than nothing" she smiled.
>To hear Sunset Shimmer, the girl who loves that jacket sometimes more than life, itself admit that.
>And for her to, without second thought, give it to the girl who almost turned her into a vegetable.
>Inside you felt the knots of tension begin to untangle.
>Just thinking about this situation is never not funny.
>So you let out a small giggle.
>Sunset and Moondancer looked at you slightly confused.
>You wiped a tear from your eye.
>And cleared your throat.
>"You two are something else" you tone cheerful.
>You got a "Daww, you big sappy baby" look from Sunset and Moondancer's face was about to turn purple from all the blushing.
>With as much ease as someone who just got tazed can muster.
>Sunset sprung back to her feet and hugged Moondancer one more time
>You saw her eyes fall upon the corner.
>After she stopped hugging Moondancer you saw her face fall slightly.
>And she closed her eyes and lifted her head back up.
>Walking around you and Nurse Redheart she was making her way towards the bedside of Starlight Glimmer.
>Sunset looked over Starlight's form.
>Her ice pack was starting to melt.
>Her eyes never tore away from the wall.
>"Do we have an understanding?" Sunset's cold voice returned.
>Without looking away from the wall, you saw Starlight's head somewhat move.
>Sunset had reached out her hand towards Starlight.
>You saw her pick up the leaking ice pack and set it on the table with the brown paper bag from earlier.
>For a moment all Sunset did was just lose herself looking at Starlight.
>As if there were a million tiny things crossing through her head.
>And knowing Sunset, that was a good possiblity.
>"Good" was all she said as she began to make her way back over by your side.
>One step into her journey however you see her foot slip up.
>She stumbles backwards into Starlight's cot.
>Her hand landing on the piece of her bare arm.
>Before you could react you already saw Sunset's eyes glow bright white.
>You bounded from your seat as quick as you could
>And you snagged Sunset's hand away from Glimmer.
>However, you also slipped and brought Sunset down with you.
>You heard a small gasp behind you.
>And your elbow was going to feel that one tomorrow.
>Your arm was around Sunset.
>She groaned as she tried to process what had happened.
>Starlight remained in her position.
>No movement except for her breaths.
>You were waiting for Sunset to lose her shit again after what she saw.
>But, instead of rage her expression was unsure.
>As if what she saw doesn't make sense with reality as it is.
>Her eyes were half lidded, and she wore a cross between a scowl and a frown.
>You helped her up while Nurse Redheart got some paper towels.
>"Let's go" you heard her murmur.
>She gave a small wave to Moondancer and stepped through the door.
>A weight fell on your chest.
>It was a little of everything.
>Uncertainity, anxiety, and a little fear here and there.
>"Uhh, thanks again doc" you say to Nurse Redheart as she's wiping the floor.
>"Just send me the bill in the mail" and you ducked out of the room after Sunset.
>Not before giving a small wave to Moondancer.
>She's earned it.
 
>You jogged out into the well-lit hallway.
>Looking back and forth and up and down you spot Sunset about to head through the entrance doors.
>"Sunset!" your shout causes her to turn her head.
>Her hand was still on the door handle.
>As you approach her you can see a struggle in her eyes.
>They shimmer under the fluroscent lighting just a tad.
>You take a glance at her side and see her hand not clenched into a fist.
>"...You okay?"
>It was the only thing you could think of ask.
>But, seeing Sunset's reaction made you think it was at least the right thing.
>She rubbed the side of her arm with her hand.
>Her eyebrows fell.
>You heard her let out a heavy breath.
>"No, Anon"
>"I"m not"
>The reply was unexpected
>But she was still closed off from you.
>Her eyes not meeting yours
>Instead they were focused on the door handle.
>That tightness from before started to reemerge in your gut.
>"What Starlight did to Moondancer isn't your fault."
>"You know that right?"
>Sunset nodded her head weakly.
>Silence grabbed a hold of your tongue.
>You both just stood there.
>Unsure where to go to next.
>"Anon, what if..." Sunset trailed off.
>You were waiting anxiously for the rest of her thought.
>You saw her bite her lip.
>She looked  straight out the door into the dark night.
>"Was I too hard on Starlight?" came her somber voice.
 
>If you were drinking anything.
>You would have spat it out all over Sunset's face.
>The only thing you could hear was your heart pounding in your ears.
>You didn't like where this conversation was going.
>It was so hard to not give Sunset a face like she just dropped kicked a sack of puppies in front of you.
>"This is Starlight Glimmer we're talking about right?"
>"The same Starlight who manipulated you and your friends into hating me?"
>"The same Starlight who was going to pounce on an emotionally vulnerable you?"
>"The same Starlight who tried to murder Moondancer?"
>"That Starlight Glimmer?" you couldn't help but have an exasperated tone.
>But there was no way you were going to let Sunset go soft on this.
>You saw her shoulders fall after your little rant.
>It feels like an arrow finally hits a bulls-eye upstairs for you.
>"What did you see?"
>Sunset's head tilted towards you slightly.
>"Because you were fine with how you were treating her before your little slip and grab back there" you gestured to Redheart's office.
>She turned her head back towards the door.
>A draft could be felt from the crack between them.
>You could only see Sunset's face in the reflection of the door.
>It remained stoic, but stony.
>A minute passes.
>"She was crying"
>"Alone"
>"Scared
>Sunset punctuated each word with a few seconds of silence a piece.
>You watched as Sunset put her hand on the glass of the door.
>As if she were trying to comfort her mirrored self.
>"She was screaming at the top of her lungs."
>"Reaching out towards someone in a blinding white light"
>The air grew colder.
>You were actively listening to Sunset's invasion of Starlight's inner thoughts.
>"It was like she was calling out to someone"
>You saw her hand slide away from the glass.
>"But I couldn't see who"
>You took a minute to process everything Sunset just told you.
>Granted, you could see why she's having doubts, but whatever emotional baggage Starlight has is no excuse for how she acted.
>You open up your mouth to speak.
>"I still hate her"
>But Sunset beat you to the punch.
>"I still can't stand the sight of her"
>You saw her fists clench.
>"I just want to never have to do anything with her ever again"
>Her arms wrapped around herself in a hug.
>You saw her shoulders shiver.
>"Then why do I feel bad for her?" her voice almost cracked.
>It was then you knew what you had to do.
>You step towards Sunset.
>And gently lay your hand on her back.
>Giving it small pats.
You feel her body tense up as she looks over at you.
>Eyes still conflicted.
>But she manages a small smile.
>"Because you got a big heart Sunny" you say as you pull in her closer.
>You give a gentle hugging squeeze.
>"Who knows, maybe she'll change"
>"A firm dose of Sunset Shimmer to the face usually changes a lot of people's tunes around here" your sly smirk makes Sunset giggle.
>She leans her head on your shoulder.
>You're both just watching the night through the glass of the school doors.
>It's oddly romantic, and relaxing.
>We'll keep an eye on her, okay?" you lean your head forward and kiss the top of Sunset's head.
>"Mhm" she gives in response.
>"Until then, let's just enjoy this"
>Your hand rubbed Sunset's back as you heard her give a contented yawn.
>You did as well.
>Life was good.
 
>You remember how you said life was good.
>Well for once you were actually right.
>The next day you came to school not really expecting much.
>You were looking forward to seeing Moondancer, but other than that and Sunset there wasn't much.
>Before you head off to lunch you make a quick stop by your locker.
>You shove some books in and take out your brown bag of lunch.
>A paper falls from the top part of your locker and lands on the ground by your feet.
>"Ugh" you groan.
>You kneel down and swipe the paper in your hand.
>Six pairs of shoes enter your field of vision.
>This causes you to look up.
>As soon as you do you're glomped by a fast pink object.
>It's tight, vicelike grip threatening to break your spine.
>The smell of cotton candy fills the air.
>Oh it's Pinkie.
>"We're so super glad you're okay Anon!" Pinkie half cried, and half yelled into your ear.
>"We're also so super sorry we all treated you like day-old spongecake"
>Your bulging eyes looked behind Pinkie's hair.
>You saw Rarity, Applejack, Fluttershy, Twilight, and Rainbow Dash.
>And Rainbow actually looks like she gives a shit.
>And you actually think you're going to pass out.
>"P...ink...ie. Ca...n't...breathe" you wiggle your arms in her grasp.
>You see her frown and as quickly as she grabbed you she retracted her arms.
>Your lungs try to get in all the air the Pink menace made you lose.
>It looked like you were panting like a dog.
>"Anon, dear" a concerned eloquent voice began.
>"Sunset told us...well, everything"
>Your breathing started to slow down and return to normal.
>As you got up from the floor to dust yourself off you finally saw the rest of the girl's faces.
>Regret, and sadness.
>Even on Dash.
>"We had no idea Starlight was the one playin' us all fer fools" Applejack stated
>She sighed.
>Fluttershy looked like she was on the verge of crying.
>"We shouldn't have turned our backs on you, and for that Anon" Rarity placed her hands over her heart.
>"We offer you our deepest apologies" the rest of the girls all sadly nod with Rarity's kind words.
>"Please find it in your heart to forgive us Anon" Rarity pouted out her lip.
>"Done" was all you said with a shrug and a smile.
>To say they were surprised was an understatement.
>Twilight looked at you like you were high.
>It was like they were all expecting you to put up a fight about accepting their apology.
>"Ladies, Starlight screwed with us all pretty good"
>"You thought you were protecting your hurt friend and that's pretty sweet" their faces began to light up from your words.
>"But hey, if you still want to make it up to me I can think of...one thing" a sinister grin popped on your face.
>"W-What's that Anon?" Rarity gulped loudly.
>"Pizza" you confidentally announce.
>A collective sigh is let out of all the girls.
>You take a glance at a nearby clock.
>"Oh shit" you say under the breath.
>You were supposed to meet Sunset at Nurse Redheart's office in five minutes.
>"Pizza party later girls"
>"I gotta run"
>You bolt down the hall and wave behind you while doing so.
>"Take care Anon!" you heard Rarity yell after you.
 
>Since Redheart's office was on the other side of the school.
>You ran like Flash when someone mentions Twilight around him.
>Like a crack head jonesing for their next fix..
>As you approach her office you can spot a slightly annoyed Sunset Shimmer leaning against a nearby locker.
>She's got her second favorite leather jacket on.
>Well, she calls it a jacket, but you always call it a vest looking thing.
>With those edgy spikes around the collar.
>She always gets pissy when you say that.
>Instead of a sundress, Sunset had her shoulderless orange top on.
>Shorter than average purple skirt to cover up the important parts.
>And it's all complete with leather high-heel boots adorned with some sparkly sequin shit.
>Seperately, all these pieces sound really dumb and would look off on anyone.
>But, maybe Sunset's been hanging around Rarity too much.
>Because it surprisingly all comes together on her.
>"You're late" her bluntness snapped you back to reality.
>Instinctively you rubbed the back of your head.
>"I uhh, was being crushed by Pinkie in an apology hug"
>You looked at Sunset and saw no sympathy in her eyes.
>Her arms were crossed.
>Your judgement was close at hand.
>But you saw her mouth try to conceal something.
>Her lips quivered and before you know it she was laughing.
>She slapped the side of her skirt as she continued.
>"Oh Anon, you are so fun to screw with sometimes I swear" her laughter adorable, but enraging.
>Before you could give a reaction to that Sunset gave you a quick peck on the cheek.
>"I"m just giving you a hard time you dumbass" she softly whispered in your ear.
 
>Her hand lightly rested on your shoulder.
>She closed in and embraced you.
>Her soft hair pressed against your chest.
>"I"m glad the girls forgave you"
>And that's where you returned the embrace.
>"I am too" you say as you stroke Sunset's head
>"And I"m glad to see you've got your charming personality still" your grin widened
>You look up and see Nurse Redheart through the window on the door.
>She's got this "Holy shit this is so precious" look going on.
>You can practically see the hearts coming out of her eyes.
>"We better share some of this love with Moondancer huh?"
>A sentence that if you said it last year you were pretty certain you'd gone insane.
>You hear Sunset agree and you break off the hug.
>Walking through the door you see a form in a dash run to the other side of the room.
>Out of the corner of your eye you can see Nurse Redheart fumbling with model of a human heart.
>You roll your eyes with a smirk.
>"H-Hey, you guys" sounded a familiar mousey voice
>You saw Sunset rush over to the cot in front of her.
>The one with the girl with the red homemade hairbun, librarian glasses, and more bruises than a tipped over barrel of apples.
>Plus Sunset's favorite jacket still wrapped around her.
>You waved at her, but Sunset was in the way giving her a big bear hug.
>"Hey you!" Sunset excitedly said
>"Did you sleep well?"
>"You didn't get too chilly did you?"
>"Was the cot comfortable?"
>"I knew I should have brought some extra blank-
>You rest your hand on Sunset's shoulder.
>"Breathe. Sunset" you told her.
>She took in a deep breath and exhaled.
>"I know, I was just...worried about her" she let out a nervous laugh.
 
>You look from her to Moondancer.
>Her left cheek was still very purple and swollen.
>As was parts of her forehead.
>But other than that she looked like she was on the road to recovery.
>You could still hear a little wheeze in her breathing, but it didn't sound as harsh as it was last night.
>Moondancer noticed you looking in her direction because she gave out a little hiccup.
>"H-Hey, Anon" she said as she tried to hide behind her hair.
>"Hey Moonbutt" Sunset nudged you in the side.
>"I mean, hey Moondancer how are you?" you forced a big peppy smile.
>You saw Sunset facepalm and snicker slightly.
>Moondancer moved her hand over her mouth and giggled and hiccupped.
>"I-I'm fine Anon"
>"I'm pretty sore from...yesterday still" her eyes fell.
>Sunset grabbed her hand and held it in hers for comfort.
>Another hiccup came out of her mouth.
>"K-Kinda tired still too..
>She pulled the jacket around her more snugly.
>Sunset's  motherly concern came back.
>"I knew this cot was uncomfortable"
>"Look, it looks like you're sleeping on cardboard" Sunset said as she poked the material of the cot.
>You turned and glanced over at Nurse Redheart.
>She's pretending, not very well, to have not heard that.
>-Hiccup- "N-no, it wasn't the cot..." Moondancer spoke up.
>Her eyes drifted to the other side of the room past Redheart.
>Your spirits dampened a little.
>Starlight Glimmer.
>You almost forgot about her.
>Meanwhile Sunset looked about ready to drag her ass out of bed.
>"What did she do to you?" she coldly spoke as her fists clenched.
>Her pupils the size of bullets ready to fire.
>Moondancer's eyes shot open in worry.
>-Hiccup- "N-N-No, she didn't do an-anything to me"
>"I sw-swear" -hiccup-
>She calmed her voice.
>"She was just...noisy"
 
>"Noisy?" you cocked an eyebrow at Moondancer.
>"Yeah"
>You noticed she wasn't shaking as much as she usually is.
>But talking about Starlight won't be easy for her anytime soon that's for sure.
>"I woke up in the middle of the night" Moondancer started.
>"She sounded like she was rustling around...and saying stuff"
>Sunset's attention was grabbed so she got beside Moondancer's cot and knelt down by her.
>"What kind of stuff Moony?" Sunset's concern was growing.
>As was yours.
>You anxiously looked back and forth between Moondancer and Starlight.
>Hoping that Starlight didn't choose an unopportune time to wake up.
>Moondancer paused for a moment.
>"I-It sounded like a name"
>You saw Moondancer close her eyes and concentrate.
>Sunset gently squeezed her hand.
>"A-And it sounded like she was crying" her brow furrowed.
>"Crying while she said it..." Moondancer was still trying to think.
>"What did she say Moony?"
>Sunset was almost pleading for an answer.
>Moondancer opened her eyes and stared straight towards Starlight's cot.
>"...Trix-Trixie"
 
>That name didn't get a reaction from you, but you slowly saw the pieces aligning in Sunset's mind.
>You saw her breathing get a little more hurried.
>It wasn't until Sunset looked up into your eyes that you understood what that name meant.
>"It was like she was calling out to someone"
>"But I couldn't see who" your mind echoed from yesterday night.
>You gulped.
>You felt your eyes grow wide from fear.
>Which meant to Sunset that you understood the situation.
>You looked over at Starlight.
>Her eyes were shut.
>And her mouth was slightly open.
>As if she was trying her hardest to not think about it.
>Yesterday you were so sure of things.
>You and Sunset worked through some problems.
>You earned your friend's trust back.
>And you were slowly starting to come around to that pale dork lying in bed.
>But now, you're unsure of where things will lead you.
>For the last two years it just seems like every door you and Sunset shut
>A million windows seem to open in its place.
>Uncertainity  clouded your thoughts
>When will the ride stop?
>Where will you end up?
>Who will be by your side?
>All these questions and more swirled around your brain like an angry typhoon.
>You heard rustling from behind you.
>Turning around you see a sight that almost stops your heart.
>From cuteness.
>Moondancer was hugging Sunset with her favorite jacket.
>Sunset leaned her head on Moondancer's shoulder.
>And they just both comforted each other.
>You hear a sniffle from beside you and see Redheart with an immense smile on her face.
>A twinge in your heart grabs your attention.
>It was as if it was answering your earlier questions.
>It doesn't matter when the ride stops or where you will be.
>You'll have your friends and the ones who care about you  through thick and thin.
>Especially Sunset.
>And you're sure Moondancer and her feel the same about you.
>And you know what?
>That's actually pretty okay for right now.
>Let tomorrow be fought tomorrow.
>But let today be enjoyed.