Sunset Shimmer wore a panicked expression still, as she'd cut through in-between a few houses, attempting to remain unseen by her pursuers. However the more the situation progressed, the more panicked she'd became. She took pathways which allowed her to cut through the backyards of others houses. The mare's heart raced as she gave hushed but rapid breaths, glancing back for a second before she'd tripped and stumbled over a stick. The mare scurried back up to her hooves, as she'd teleported using her magic to give herself a few more feet of a head-start. Sunset paused for a moment, just taking a second to look back again for a good long while as her eyes scanned the area for any witnesses, like a frightened animal. Okay okay, calm down Sunset,...I'm sure everything's gonna be alright, remember your studies, remember your lessons.

But suddenly, with her sneaker's skidding through the dirt and wearing a determined expression as she'd made a sharp turn already facing Sunset's direction would be that same rainbow haired girl whom entered the mare's home out of worry, and of course, of her own accord. She had her head lowered at first, as she then gave Sunset a fierce and piercing glare.

Sunset's eyes snapped wide at the sight of her, before the mare shook her head and actually harbored a look of fear in regards to her presence. The mare turned away, and then teleported yet again and reappeared atop the tiled roof of a house. But as Sunset reached the top of that specific house, she'd immediately had trouble keeping her balance as she kicked tiles from the roof and nearly slipped off in her attempt to stay on it, as she'd desperately crawled and ran on it with her hooves before moving on ahead.

Rainbow Dash expressed a great deal of worry in seeing the mare almost slip off the house, as she'd cried out, "Sunset!" But after seeing Sunset also regain her balance and still make her way on ahead, Rainbow Dash exhaled heavily, placing her palm on her chest before glancing up worriedly at the mare's previous location with a frustrated look.

Then immediately making that same turn Rainbow had done earlier, Applejack had caught up with the mare with a lasso in hand. Applejack glanced around a bit herself as well before looking to Rainbow, breathing heavily. "W-Where's she at Rainbow Dash?"

Rainbow Dash shook her head, and lowered it with a sigh and saddened expression before placing her hands on her hips. "She's a lot faster than she used to be, but I don't get why she's running away from us like that. I-I mean....well, sure she's a pony now, but we just want to help her! It's not like she has anything to be afraid of! Why won't she just talk to us!?"

Applejack frowned heavily before flashing Rainbow a patient, gentle smile. "All in due time Dash! But how bout we CATCH her first before she gets herself into any more trouble. You heard Principal Celestia, things could get bad with this."

Rainbow then looked to Applejack in frustration. "Well I get that Applejack, but how the heck are we supposed to catch her the way she is now!? I mean, you've seen what she's capable of like that, she can even use magic and stuff like we did at the fall formal! She's leagues ahead of us no matter what we do, we've gotta convince her to stop running!"

Applejack blinked a bit before rubbing her chin. "Well I don't know about that Rainbow..."

Rainbow Dash just groaned before crossing her arms impatiently, "And what's that supposed to mean?"

Applejack remained silent as she just shook her head, "Nevermind! The longer we stay here dilly dallying and talking about how to catch her instead of actually doin it, the further Sunset gets away from us! So come on Rainbow, let's go!"

Rainbow rolled her eyes, before the two continued off into a sprint, in the same direction Sunset went.

A lengthy amount of time had passed, since Rainbow Dash and Applejack had left to pursue Sunset Shimmer. Although those who'd remained behind were far from suspicious, in a way, Principal Celestia expected as much.

Principal Celestia, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, and Rarity all remained at Sunset's home for any signs of what may have caused such events to transpire. Rarity couldn't help but frown the more she looked through the house, only to find areas of empty space, no clues, and just stale furniture placed there for filling or decoration. "Oh the poor girl. She's remained cooped up in here ever since the Fall Formal." Rarity made a bit of a light scowl for a second, muttering "I mean, of course Sunset Shimmer did this to herself however, but still!-" She looked at Principal Celestia with a raised brow. "Principal Celestia, shouldn't we be out there helping Rainbow Dash and Applejack? I mean- you said it yourself, that it could get bad if she's just running around out there."

Fluttershy curled in her arms worriedly up to her lip in a similar fashion to the fetal position, before looking down worriedly. "P-Poor Sunset, she must be so scared out there, feeling all alone. But why does she look like that?...I-Is that what she looked like originally?...I mean...uhm...b-before she came here? She was from the same place Twilight's from....right?"

Principal Celestia paused, before glancing over at Fluttershy. "I assume you're correct Fluttershy. That is more than likely the true form of Sunset Shimmer. Somehow she must've unexpectedly reverted back to her original state." She then glanced over at Rarity to give her concerns some regard. "I understand how you feel Rarity, truly I do. I'd much rather be out there helping with Sunset's retrieval as well, but as we are, the only ones actually capable of keeping up with her are Rainbow Dash and Applejack, we'd only get left behind. Even in a car we'd have trouble tracking her down since Sunset's smart enough to know the streets are filled with people. She's likely attempting to do what she can to remain out of the public's eye." Principal Celestia swiped the remote off the counter, before turning up the volume on the TV and  turning to a specific news channel. "Plus, we've got to pay attention to this."

It was only then, Rarity, Fluttershy, and Pinkie Pie regarded the TV.

Pinkie Pie whined a bit, "Ooooooh! Can we change the channel please Principal Celestia!? This isn't any fun!"

Principal Celestia then raised one finger before shaking her head, "Listen Pinkie Pie."

On the TV, a young woman remained situated at a table as she regarded her partner with a smile. Appearing in the upper right corner of the television screen would be clips of, scenarios that were more then unreasonable.

"Yes, that's right Nancy News! It seems we're in for a bunch of excitement in regards to these latest phenomenons. From floating cars, to rapid rivers coursing through the city streets! Even the weather has been strange lately! Whatever's happening, it seems someone is having one heck of a time amusing himself! What could be the cause of these anomalies? What's the reason?"

Principal Celestia then lowered the volume before sighing. "It seems that it's been playing on the news since early this morning. Of course it was soon afterwords you all gave me a call, but after seeing Sunset Shimmer in such a form, things are starting to piece themselves together more clearly. Many won't be happy with Sunset after they find out she's likely the cause of this."

Rarity glanced up at Principal Celestia, "Magical anomalies?"

Principal Celestia nodded with her own arms crossed, before frowning heavily. "Yes."

Rarity shrugged, shaking her head. "Then that must be the reason why Sunset Shimmer turned into a pony again!"

Principal Celestia nodded, turning to Rarity. "That's what I'm assuming as well Rarity."

Pinkie Pie gasped wildly, before jumping up and bursting for the door. "OH MY GOSH OH MY GOSH! FUNNY WEATHER, RIVER STREETS, FLOATING CARS AND MORE!? YIPPEE! I'll be right back guys!"

Principal Celestia reached out a hand to Pinkie hurriedly, "W-Wait a second Pinkie, we've got to wait for Applejack and-"

Pinkie didn't listen as she immediately opened the door, but was blocked by Rainbow Dash. "Eh?"

That's when Principal Celestia's eyes widened as well, "R-Rainbow Dash? What're you doing here?"

Rainbow Dash wore a heavy frown, as she glanced up worriedly at Principal Celestia. "It's not good Principal Celestia......"

Principal Celestia's expression sunk with worry written all over her face.

Rainbow continued, "I don't think we'll be able to get Sunset back anymore, well for erhm...obvious reasons."

Meanwhile, down on another city street, Applejack had her face covered with her palm. "Darnit...."

And surrounded by a multitude of people, would be Sunset Shimmer as she remained sitting, leaning against the outside of a house. She was blocking the others out with a magical barrier which'd encircled a perimeter surrounding her. Sunset Shimmer just ignored each and every one of them, and didn't wear any expression as she had her head lowered the entire time.

Sunset Shimmer thought back to a nostalgic recalling she felt befitted her current situation.

It was a beautiful day then, back in the kingdom of Canterlot.

All of that felt so long ago.

"Out of my way! Hah, do you know who I am? I'm the student of Princess Celestia!" Sunset Shimmer was a filly at the time, and she stood over another particular filly with a smirk. The other filly was a bit younger from the looks of it, but Sunset didn't care, she just snickered a bit before trotting past her. "It's ponies like me who're destined for greatness! You average ponies best step aside, ahahaha! I mean really, to bump into me, you must be really daft in the head kid. You're lucky I don't have you arrested."

The little purple filly rose as she gathered her books with her magic and then nodded nervously. "I-I'm sorry! Thank you!" She then blinked, before shaking her head and hurrying on. "Oh no oh no! I'm gonna be late! I've got to hurry! E-Excuse me!" She then hurried past Sunset Shimmer in the direction of the castle, not looking back once.

Sunset Shimmer glanced back, before snickering in amusement. "Hah! You better be sorry." The little filly then made her way on ahead, trekking down the tiled road with her head raised and eyes closed. "OOF-" She'd then bumped into somepony. Again!? Sunset Shimmer groaned heavily, as she looked ahead and snapped, "Do you know who I am, I'm-" Sunset's expression sunk heavily however as she noticed the figure standing before her was all too familiar. There stood Princess Celestia, looking down at her student with a scornful glare, so full of disappointment. Sunset found herself frozen, unable to speak.

Princess Celestia sighed heavily, "Yes...I do." She then turned away, before nudging her head in the direction of the castle gardens. "Come Sunset, we've got much we need to discuss."

Sunset Shimmer made a tired look as she lowered her head with a sigh, "Ugh...." Here we go again she thought.  

As Sunset Shimmer and Princess Celestia trekked through the Canterlot gardens, Celestia appeared conflicted and unsure as she used her magic to pluck a flower. She looked at it desperately, before closing her eyes and dropping it to the ground before muttering quietly to herself, "I was hoping you'd blossom into something a little more gentle with my lessons, Sunset..."

Sunset Shimmer trekked beside her before cocking a brow at Princess Celestia in annoyance, "What!?"

Princess Celestia glanced down at Sunset Shimmer with a hint of annoyance herself. "You see, this is what I speak of Sunset Shimmer, you cannot simply disrespect others and expect better treatment in return. You've refused to listen to any of my lessons on the values of friendship and kindness and instead have chosen to abuse the prestige your status gives you." Princess Celestia then made her way ahead of the filly and looked at Sunset Shimmer, "Why Sunset? Why do you choose to interpret my lessons in such a manner? I saw your potential, and you still have so much. Why would you use your gifts to berate others rather than support them? Please tell me, because as of now I just can't understand you my dear student. Please tell me what is it that makes you act this way."

Sunset huffed angrily as she'd turned and trotted away from Princess Celestia. "There's nothing wrong with me princess! I am better than them, all of them! I've proven that I'm above the ordinary so why do I have to befriend them and show them kindness if I don't feel like it!? They're no more than losers who're second rate. It's only fitting they know their place."

Princess Celestia frowned heavily at Sunset Shimmer, "No...you're not my dear student. You're not better than them."

Sunset Shimmer winced at Princess Celestia, before turning away and just rolling her eyes. "Ugh, you just don't understand princess. You'll understand someday! I'll show you how to rule a kingdom with an iron hoof when I'm princess!" Sunset Shimmer then situated herself in front Celestia, bouncing around on all four hooves like a puppy in excitement. "Heh, now how about we hurry and get to some real lessons so I can master those to. Come on Princess Celestia!"

Princess Celestia looked down at Sunset Shimmer with saddened eyes. "It's obvious that I've made a mistake."

Sunset Shimmer rolled her eyes yet again, but a little more relieved now. "Well duh, but don't worry about it princess I-"

Princess Celestia raised a hoof, "No Sunset. I was wrong, about you."

Sunset Shimmer cocked a brow, making an almost disgusted face at the princess. "What the heck?..."

Princess Celestia turned away from the filly. "I have much thinking I must do my student. I'm sorry." The princess, then accompanied by two guards made her way back and out of the gardens, leaving Sunset Shimmer there to think about her words.

Sunset Shimmer stood there for sometime with a blank stare, before she'd gritted her teeth angrily. She then gave a death glare towards the flower Princess Celestia dropped on the tiled pathway, and lit it aflame with magic. "TCH!!!!"

As Sunset Shimmer in the present recalled such memories, she remained safe behind her magical barrier as she looked furious, angry and bitter, and as she saw tears trickle down onto the grass before her she kept muttering to herself. "Darnit, darnit, darnit darnit darnit darnit! How...How did it end up like this? How did things get this out of hand?!" The thought of Princess Celestia being right the entire time only infuriated her even more. She hated it. She got it, she understood, she was wrong, but how long was the world going to shove it all in her face? She cut off the memories there, and refocused back on the current situation. I've really gotten myself into a pickle. Hah, I guess there's only one place that I could really get out of all this.

Sunset's eyes snapped wide then as she came to a realization. Wait..If I've returned to being a pony then maybe...Just maybe the portal's opened up again! Maybe I can go back home! but she paused, as her expression sunk. You can't go back there, idiot. But I've- well I've got no choice right? She then looked around again, at the multitude of civilians surrounding her as they snapped pictures, squealed with delight and astonishment at the sight of a real life unicorn. Sunset Shimmer just remained still in her barrier as she juggled around with a couple of ideas regarding the situation. She'd been reckless, getting caught this morning only made her frantic and more panicked, now here she was, completely exposed for the whole world to see.

Surprisingly, at that time, Sunset Shimmer thought back to Princess Twilight Sparkle. What would you have done? Sunset Shimmer then shook her head, before glaring ahead with determination for a second. No, you may have won, but you still don't understand princess. As wonderful and fluffy as your world is, as Princess Celestia's world is, there will always be those that're different, there will always be those like me. Sunset Shimmer soon rose from her slump of depression and panic. These people can't be allowed to have use of magic, and I think I may know just how to make sure of that.

"Over here, I believe she's the one sir." A police officer motioned over to the barrier.

Sunset Shimmer raised a brow as the crowd started to disperse, and standing before the barrier glaring at the mare would be a young blue haired man. He just stood there for some time, before frowning heavily. "This pony is her?"

The officer nodded with a salute. "Yes sir, it must be an after-effect of what she's done."

Sunset Shimmer blinked a bit, before glancing to the lower left inquisitively. So it is happening everywhere else...

The young man spoke up, "You, pony, do you understand human language?" He raised a curious brow.

Sunset Shimmer gave him a daft expression with half closed eyes. "............Mraw Mook Mok Mok Neigh Neigh Neigh! YES of course you moron, I can understand what you're saying. Sheesh! Do I really look so primitive in this form?" She rolled her eyes as she remained safe behind her barrier and just looked at him. "What do you want? I'm a little busy right now you know."

The young man nodded, "Well sorry to say, I'm here to take you into custody."

Sunset Shimmer snickered with a raised brow, "Hahaha! Well, goodluck with that. Sorry human, but I'm a unicorn, and I've got magic. Let me guess, you've all been having a bit of problem handling the magical alterations in this world to huh?"

The young man then placed his palm upon the barrier, as it shattered. "Apparently not." He laughed a bit afterwords.

Sunset Shimmer's sighed as she still appeared a bit bored. "Oh, you're quite special aren't you? Not! I made it that way."

The young man smiled softly, as he'd closed his eyes. "Maybe. So, will you come with us, Sunset Shimmer?" He opened his eyes before pointing at her. "You know a lot more about what's happening than anybody else, we need you to tell us kiddo."

Sunset Shimmer smiled, a little anxious now, giving him an amused smile. "Sorry, but I'm heading home."

The young blue haired man closed his eyes again before crossing his arms. "I think your problems can wait, don't you?"

Sunset Shimmer, "I don't wait for anypony. Get it, loser?" The mare readied herself with an excited smile.

Applejack at that point rushed forward, towards the mare. "SUNSET! W-WAIT! DON'T MAKE THINGS ANY WORSE ON YOUR-"

But at that point Sunset Shimmer just teleported, reappearing behind the crowd and reappearing atop a car heading off in a different direction as she'd glanced back at the blue haired boy and Applejack. "You and the others go back home Applejack! If there's one thing that boy is right about, this is something I know how to handle." Sunset Shimmer made a determined expression as she forged ahead, and remained steady atop the car, no longer caring for who or who didn't see her. "I know what Twilight said to you guys, and I don't need your help! You don't need to pretend to be my friends! I don't know the first thing about friendship."

Applejack shook her head as she'd called out, "S-SUNSET! WON'T YOU JUST LET US HELP YA FOR ONCE!?"

The blue haired boy gave Applejack a serious expression before pulling out his cellphone. "Not to worry kiddo."

Applejack glanced up at that particular individual with a raised brow and curious expression. "Eh?"

The blue haired boy laughed a bit as he looked at his watch, "We'll just cut her off at Sugarcube Corner. Do you really think we'd just ignore the girl who turned into a demonic creature at the Fall Formal when all of this happens? Yea, not."

Sunset Shimmer remained situated on the top of the car, before it stopped and the individual driving got out, only to stare at the unicorn for some time. He then popped out his cellphone, taking a couple of pictures before Sunset Shimmer repeated the process and ported herself atop another moving car, allowing it to carry her where she needed to go. As she sat there, she then clapped her hooves together once before closing her eyes. Obviously Principal Celestia is Princess Celestia, maybe the issue is inbalance along with the forced existence of magic. Huh,... then who the heck is Vice Principal Luna?

"STOP THAT PONY!!!!"

Sunset Shimmer glanced back curiously, catching sight of a stream of police cars.

She puckered her lower lip, before raising her rear in their direction and taunting. "I'm right here guys, come on! You're sooo close!" She then turned as her horn started to glow and she'd summoned a blockade of ice cream chunks. "NOT!"

SCREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEECH!!!

Sunset Shimmer immediately flung off the top of the car before skidding atop the pavement and laying motionless for a second. She then staggered to her hooves, before coughing and looking at the pavement. "WHAT THE BUCK WAS THAT? Learn how to drive!" But as the mare looked ahead, she saw ahead of her, another blockade had already been formed. Sunset glanced about, to see too many familiar faces were gathered around her. She saw cameras were fastened on her, as well as the eyes of many individuals from Canterlot High, including Vice Principal Luna, how fitting....

Can't say I didn't miss the attention I guess.....