Sunset's Birthday
Chapter 1: Sunset's Birthday - Day 1
Load Full Story Next Chapter>You were invited to Sunset's Birthday party, along with everyone else in the school.
>You expected at least some people to show up.
>You even bought Sunset Shimmer a necklace for her birthday gift.
>Upon arriving at her house, you notice that no one is around.
>Walking up to the front door, just as you reach for the doorbell you hear barely audible sobbing. It sounded like it was coming from the backyard.
>You poke your head up over the fence to see a sobbing Sunset, sitting at a bench with a birthday cone on.
>No one else was around.
>You knock on the fence to try and get her attention without starling her.
>She's too busy crying to hear it.
"Sunset? What's the matter, and why are you crying?"
>She lifts her head up, tears streaming down her face, eyes bloodshot from the heavy waterworks.
>"No one showed up, Anon! No one wants to be my... My.. Friend!"
>She quickly resumes her sobbing.
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>You felt sorry for the poor girl. Remembering what had happened during the Fall Formal, you didn't blame the others for not showing up.
>Yet, you still came anyway. You didn't know why, but you just felt you had to.
>Reaching over the gate, you unlock it and let it swing open.
>Walking into the backyard, you see a glorious four stack cake, a pool, and even a bouncing castle.
>You're surprised that even with all of this, no one else shows up.
"Hey, uh Sunset... I showed up, at least... That counts for something, right?"
>God damn it, Anon. What are you saying?
>Sunset sniffles loudly as you see the puddle of tears on the bench.
>"But... I... I invited everyone! All I wanted was to try to be their friend, but it looks like they won't forgive me for what I did."
>You give her an uneasy look, scratching the back of your head with a deep breath.
"Well, I wouldn't go THAT far..."
>Anon, you've gone soft. You're a little softie baby now.
>Sunset looks up at you once more.
>"I turned into a raging She-Demon, Anon. That's like... The worst."
>You flinch a little. What she said was kind of true, but you wouldn't say that.
>You walk over to the bench where Sunset was and sat down across from her.
>You could feel the sadness radiating off of the bacon haired girl.
>You made sure to hide the small box with the necklace inside of it.
"I'm sure they're just... Late, yeah."
>Yeah, late. Nice one, Anon.
>Sunset looked around quietly.
>"I even tried to appease them with this stuff..."
>You had to admit, she did kind of try to lure them in with different things to do.
>You reach out and gently put one of your hands on her right hand.
>She looks back at you with a surprised look.
"Even if the others don't show up... I'm sure that a party of two wouldn't be so bad, right?"
>Holy shit that was corny. But it seemed to work.
>Sunset Shimmer smiled softly, sniffling once more.
>"But Anon, what would you know about this sort of stuff? I've always seen you alone."
>Ouch, that one hit home. You were usually sitting alone at school, but that was because you couldn't get the courage to try to sit with anyone else.
>Truth was, you were afraid of ridicule.
"Yeah, well... I wanted to try and make someone else happy for once."
>You bring out the box, all nicely wrapped up in a red paper and an orange bow.
>Just seeing this made Sunset's face light up.
>Sunset's eyes sparkled for a brief moment as she reached out for the small present.
>She pulled her arm back as her facial expression went back down to dumpville.
>"Oh Anon, I thought you were afraid of me like everyone else... I couldn't take this from you."
>You smiled softly. Something about her made you feel all strange and giddy inside.
"No, Sunset. It's your birthday, and your birthday present. You should have it."
>She looks up at you with an uneasy, questioning look.
>You nod to her as she carefully takes the box and rattles it.
>The box makes a clinging clangy noise as the metal gently collides with itself inside.
>Her face grew into a wide smile.
>"Oooh, what is it, Anon?"
>You swear she is about to go off like a rocket with how excited she is.
"You'll have to open it to find out."
>Carefully she opens the wrapping to find the small velvet-laid box.
>"Is this... A ring? Oh, maybe earings! I kinda wanted new ones..."
>You give an awkward laugh as a giddy smile creeps onto your face.
>Sunset carefully opens the box. Inside is a golden necklace with various red and orange mixed gems, and what looked like her cutie mark at the center of it.
>The necklace shone in the sunlight, lighting her face up.
>Her bottom lip began to tremble as she held a hand to her mouth.
>Oh no, here comes the waterworks again. Anon, what have you done, you idiot?
>She lunges forward over the bench and holds you in a tight hug.
>"Oh Anon, it's perfect! I love it a lot, thank you!"
>Slowly and awkwardly, you wrap your arms around her back and return the hug, your face now fully flushed red.
>She began to cry happy tears.
"You uh... You're welcome, Sunset."
>She sits back and wipes the tears from her face.
>Just seeing her like this almost made your heart melt; Yet it was a good feeling.
>"How about helping me put it on? Would you do the honors?"
>You gulps nervously.
>Anon, she wants you to help her. You made someone happy. Good job!
"Of course, I'd be glad to."
>Shakily, you stand up and take a deep breath.
>It's okay Anon, you're doing fine. Just relax.
>Taking the necklace carefully, you bring it around the front of her neck and hook the claw in the back.
>The stones match her outfit and hair perfectly.
>She looks down at it, inspecting it slowly.
>She goes to say something.
"You look absolutely amazing in it. It really makes you look radiant."
>Her jaw drops open, how did you know she was going to ask how it looked?
>Nodding, she moves the case for it over to the gift table.
>"Thanks Anon, really... You are such an amazing person I... I didn't think anyone would show up. ...But I'm glad you did."
>She picks up the cake cutting knife.
>"Want some cake?"
>You nod. You could smell the frosting from several feet away as you walk closer to it.
>Sunset hands you the slice of pound cake before giving you another hug.
>"Thanks Anon... You're the best."
>You and Sunset had a wonderful afternoon together. Talking, laughing, bouncing about in the jumpy castle. Yet, you could still feel that little bit of sadness lingering from her.
>You sat down at the bench once more with a drink of apple cider, a towel around your neck and shoulders as you drip dry from the pool.
>Sunset sits down across from you. She has her own drink of fruit punch, and sips on it for a few seconds before addressing you.
>"Is something the matter Anon? You know, this afternoon was really great, you know... Just being able to hang out with you. No worry of all that she-demon stuff."
>You look at her quietly for a moment.
>Think Anon. Think. You REALLY want to make her birthday special for her. What is the one thing you could do?
>Sunset now looks at you with a worried expression.
>"Anon?"
>Her unsteady words snap you back to reality.
"Oh, sorry. I was just thinking that's all."
>She still looks worried.
>You think again for a moment before coming up with an idea.
>Standing up, you quickly dry yourself off and throw your shirt back on.
>"Anon, what's wrong? Where are you going?"
>You head toward the open gate.
"I'll be right back. Don't go anywhere!"
>Sunset smiled an uneasy, soft smile as she watched you leave, waving at you.
>You hope that this isn't a terrible mistake.
>You arrive at the soccer field of Canterlot High. You took a shot in the dark at hoping the girls would be there.
>Over at the far end of the field you see the rainbow girl, the pink nutcase, that one farm girl, miss fashionista, and the animal lover.
>They look over in your direction.
>"Hey, isn't that Anon?" Rainbow asks them.
>"ANON! OVER HERE!" Pinkie screams out, hopping up and down.
>You drag a hand down your unamused face. You REALLY hope this isn't a big mistake.
>Hopping over the miniscule fencing, you make your way down the field.
>"So Anon, what brings you here? Shouldn't you be like... I dunno, off doing some loner thing?"
>That hit right home. You'll think of some way to get her back later.
>Taking a deep breath, you compose yourself.
"Well, girls, you see.. I've come to ask you for a favor."
>It took a few minutes of explaining, but you finally got the story out to what was left of the mane 6.
>You told them everything about what you saw when you first arrived at her house, to the things you did during that afternoon.
>Looking up at the sky, the sun is just setting.
>"So, let me get this straight. YOU expect US to go to HER house just because you say she's different?"
>Rainbow Dash didn't sound too thrilled, however Rarity elbowed the Rainbow athlete in the arm.
>"That was rude, darling. I know she's made some past... Mistakes, but remember what Twilight said. We have to look out for her now!"
>That comment made you smile a bit. That and Rainbow Dash getting beat up by her friend.
>"Ah dunno, partner. Ah mean, what if this is all just a big ol' trick?" Applejack said. "This sounds mighty fishy..."
>The group bickered amongst themselves as they debated back and forth over Sunset.
>You drag your hand down your face again. Yep, this is going to be one long day if you can't get this to go as needed.
"Look, you don't have to take my word for it if you don't want to. All that I want is for her to be happy and feel welcomed."
>Damn Anon, that sounded soft as fuck.
>The group stared at you.
>"Oh well... I guess we COULD try going there. I mean, if Twilight took the crown back, there shouldn't be any threat, right?"
>You look at Fluttershy. At least someone has the brains to actually see from your perspective.
>The girls all quietly debated again for a few minutes.
>"Alright Anon. We'll go with you to visit her, but I swear if this is just a dirty joke I'll---"
>You pause Rainbow's speech and violent gesture by raising your hands up.
"Let's just go... Before she thinks that I abandoned her."
>Pinkie jumped up. "YAAY A PARTY!"
>Sunset sat at the bench. She blew into one of her partyhorns weakly before letting her head fall down onto her arms.
>She looked miserable again. Almost ready to cry.
>"Where are you Anon..? Did you leave me like the others did...?"
>She looked down at her necklace quietly. Many thoughts ran through her head.
>Sunset looks at the setting sun briefly.
>"Well, I suppose I should pack up.. It's almost nightfall." She says with a heavy sigh.
>Walking while in a depressive slump, she walked over to the table with the cake and the box which contained her necklace.
>"I knew it was too good to be true... Happy birthday to me..."
>Sunset began to take the golden necklace off, fumbling with the clawhook in the back.
>"I always did have a hard time with these darn things..."
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>Just as Sunset was about to take the Necklace off, you poke your head through the fence opening.
"Sunset? What are you doing?"
>Sunset immediately whipped around, her face crying out in sadness, but also wishing that she wasn't imagining you being there.
>The fence door closes on you, causing it to hit your head.
"Ouch."
>This enticed a small giggle out of Sunset as she approached you.
>"Anon... You came back."
>Stepping inside, you rub the back of your head.
"Yeah, and I have a surprise for you. You gotta close your eyes though, and not open them until I say so. Got it?"
>Sunset smiled brightly. "O-Okay Anon... I'll trust you." She closes her eyes tightly.
>Putting your hands over her eyes, soft shuffling is all she could hear.
>"Anon? What are you doing?"
"Just wait."
>A minute passes, Sunset seems to be getting anxious.
>"This isn't funny Anon..."
"Okay.. Ready?"
>Sunset nods softly.
>You turn her body back in toward her yard where the bouncy castle was, and take your hands away from her eyes.
"Okay, you can look now."
>Sunset opens her eyes. Almost immediately she goes wide-eyed as she sees the group of girls standing in front of her.
>"Surprise!" they all shouted in unison.
>Sunset Shimmer hopped in place, squealing and giggling loudly.
>"Anon! I love it!" She turns around and gives you a massive hug.
>You feel yourself blushing deeply again, much akin to earlier.
>The girls in the group all give off an adoring "Aww".
>Rainbow is the only one who doesn't. Instead she gives a quiet gagging sound.
>Sunset looks up into your eyes, more tears of happiness streaming down her face.
>"Anon, thank you... This has been the best birthday... EVER!"
>You gently stroke her hair with your right hand, giving her a warm smile.
"No more tears now, Shimmer. It's time to party with your friends."
>It was now nightfall. The moon was up, and a small campfire was lit right in the backyard.
>Everyone sat around the stone-encased fire pit, roasting marshmallows and having fun.
>You sat next to Sunset, watching her as she laughs and has a good time.
>"Anon! Your marshmallow is burning!" Rainbow shouts at you, forcing you to pull your roasting stick out of the flames.
>The sight of poor anon blowing the fire out that was on his marshmallow caused everyone to laugh again.
>"A grade-A camper, if ah do say so mahself." Applejack comments, sitting back in her chair.
>Pinkie Pie reached behind her chair and pulled out a box. Everyone looked at it curiously.
>"Why, whatever is in there, darling?" Asked Rarity.
>"Who wants to launch some fireworks?" The party girl asked rather loudly.
>Rainbow Dash leaped out of her chair.
>"Heck yeah, that sounds awesome! That's a perfect way to end the night!"
>You roll your eyes. Looking over at the table, you see there is a piece of cake left.
>Sunset takes note of where you look and giggles softly.
>"Oh, you can have it Anon."
"No, Dash hasn't had any cake yet. She should take it."
>The Rainbow haired girl looked at you questioningly. Shrugging, she gets up to get it.
>"Whatever you say, Anon."
>Just as she is about to take the plate with her cake on it, you rush up to her and shove her face in the cake.
>Everyone looks with a gasp before bursting out laughing.
>"Anon! What the hay!?"
>Blue girl is really angry at you this time. It was worth it though.
"That was revenge for earlier, when you made that comment about me."
>Rainbow Dash pouted.
>Being the gentleman you are, you hand her some napkins before taking your seat again.
"So, how about those fireworks?"
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>Pinkie Pie began to set up some fireworks. Most of them were the missile-shaped rocket fireworks, and some were like mortar tubes.
>Rainbow finished wiping her face off, still pouting over you shoving her face into her cake.
>Everyone seemed to really be enjoying themselves.
>After the fireworks were set up, the campfire was put out.
>Thankfully you had time to stop at your house on the way back to Sunset's with the girls, so you took a matchbox out of one of your pockets and handed it to Sunset.
>"What's this for, Anon?"
>You squat down to put the fuses together, each of varying lengths.
"You're the birthday girl, so you get to light the fireworks."
>Everyone stood back. Carefully, Sunset lit a match and lit the fuses before squealing and running back to you.
>The only light now was the fuses as they ran to the fireworks. One by one they shot off into the air.
>The majority of the crowd echoed with "Oooh!" and "Aaah!"
>Sunset leaned up to whisper in your ear, using your shoulder as a ledge.
>"Thank you, Anon... This really was the best birthday ever."
>Without warning, she plants a kiss on your cheek, leaving you totally flushed red.
>The other girls noticed this through one of the firework blasts.
>"Ooooh! Anon's got a girlfriend! Anon's got a girlfriend!" Pinkie shouts at the two of you.
>You scratch the back of your head out of embarrassment.
"Sunset I... Uh..."
>Damn Anon, you really got flustered there. Don't spaghetti out now.
>Rarity stepped toward you two.
>"Come now, Anon. It is only proper for a gentleman to return such an... affectionate showing."
>Gulping silently, you squat down a bit and return the kiss she stole from you.
>"Woooooo!~" The girls chanted.
>Both you and Sunset are now totally blushed.
>The group went to sit down in their chairs again to finish watching the fireworks.
>It was the beginning of something beautiful. Next Chapter: Sunset's Birthday - Day 2 Estimated time remaining: 2 Hours, 27 Minutes