“Sunset Shimmer. You stand before us on this day in order to receive punishment for your crimes.” As Princess Celestia began reading Sunset’s various misdemeanors, the unicorn barely listened, and was only vaguely aware of the brawny castle guard that surrounded her, the magic to restrain her glowing from their horns. But Sunset wasn’t going to try to escape; her fun was over, and she was about to face the end. Behind her loomed the gleaming glass of the Crystal Mirror.

“-But above all, you will be banished because of your insatiable thirst for power, and because of the darkness in your heart.”

To Sunset’s side, behind the wall of security, she heard the sniffling of her mother - the consoling voice of her father. She did not look toward them.

The princess stepped closer, towering over Sunset and casting a thick shadow upon her. Sunset gazed straight ahead.

“Do you have anything to say?” Celestia asked. In response, Sunset turned toward the sparkling mirror, and flicked her tail. The princess looked away. “Very well.”

From behind her, her mother sobbed; it echoed clearly in the chamber. As Sunset took each heavy step, she felt her former mentor’s eyes on her, boring into her flesh. But though they stung, she did not falter, and lifting her chin high, she introduced herself to the cold, liquid wall of the portal and exited Equestria. Next Chapter: Filling Some Holes Estimated time remaining: 22 Minutes