Author's Notes:

This chapter was a challenge since I have never written a sporting event.
Now how do you go about writing a game going at high speed.

Anyways another mature scene in this one.

Thanks for reading.

Sunset was finished her lessons at the Dojo but noticed that Kevin was missing. She headed back to her place and walked by the Crystal Prep Academy. In the school ground, there was an outdoor basketball court that was open to the public. She noticed that there was a game going on between two groups of guys. It was 3 on 3 game from what she could see. Grabbing the fence with her fingers, she looked closer and spotted Rainbow and Pinkie in the bleachers cheering on. Sunset smiled and decided to join them. As she got closer her smile dropped when she also spotted the Dazzles sitting in a higher row. By the looks of it, they all have bracelets now including Aira.

Maybe I can do something about getting the gems back. She thought looking at Adagio who noticed her and then pointed to the courtyard. Sunset looked and saw that it was Kevin and his team vs Flash and his team. Kevin use to go to Crystal Prep and Flash was from Canterlot High, so it was natural that they would be rivals. She did not recognize the other guys playing but they looked very athletic. Sunset walked up to her friends and they smiled when they saw her.

Pinkie today wore a pink and white striped tee shirt and blue jeans and her pink shoes.

Rainbow had a blue shirt on with a rainbow mark in the middle and jean shorts and white shoes.

Pinkie was the first to jump up from her seat and wave. She asked Rainbow to slide over which she did. Rainbow stood up to lift her right fist with a grin as Sunset walked up and did the same trying a fancy fist bump with her which she only got half right.

"Let's try that again Sunset. Fist bump, then, over, under, palm open, grab fingers, twist and then high five." Rainbow said going through the motions slowly with her.

"Why not a simple handshake or high five. It should not be like opening a combination lock." Sunset said, looking at her just as the basketball flew towards her head on the left at high speed. As if she sensed it coming her way, she lifted her left arm just in time and deflected it back with a fist.

Rainbow blinking as it took a few seconds to process what happen and then a huge grin on her face.

"THAT WAS AWESOME! How did you do that?" She asked as Sunset as she sat down.

"I guess all that training at the Dojo, has sharpened my senses, I am just as surprised as you," Sunset said, shaking her left hand and sat down looking for the guy who threw the ball.

Kevin caught the basketball as it bounced back and with anger he pushed one of the guys aside.

"Just what the hell man I saw you toss the ball at her head," He yelled, grabbing the guy's shirt lifting him off the ground.

"I'm sorry Kevin I don't remember doing that." The guy said as his feet dangling a few inches off the ground.

Flash ran up and touched Kevin's arm. "Easy there Kevin it was an accident," He asked to look up at him. "Right, Randy?"

"Yeah, it's was an accident Kevin sorry." He pleaded and then Kevin put him down back on his back feet.

Adagio grumbled as her gem glow faded. "Lucky bitch," She said looking down at the courtyard.

Pinkie hugged Sunset right arm and looked at her.

"I'm glad that ball didn't hit you." Pinkie said and then let go, to grab her bag of goodies and shared some BBQ chips with her and Rainbow.

“Mms spicy, You know what I like Pinkie.” Sunset said and chomped down on some chips. Pinkie grinned and grabbed a handful for her.

“I like what you are wearing today you look hot.” Pinkie quickly covered her mouth realizing what she just said.

Sunset smirked, not thinking too much about that remark and looked over her outfit which was the black leather jacket over a purple tee shirt and black jean shorts that just covered her knees. Licking her fingers Sunset looked at Rainbow remembering what happened in the mall a few days ago. Rainbow looked back at her, wondered if she got something on her face and took out a mirror to check.

“Sorry Rainbow, do you remember what happened at the mall?” Sunset asked and grabbed some more chips.

“Oh yeah, I remember AJ yelling in my ear when she called, I was at the airport that day, which is a 45-minute drive from here," Rainbow answered and pulled out a small handbook that had a list of classes and times. "The Wonderbolts have some great lessons in aerodynamics.”

“Interesting, but what was strange is I could have sworn that is was you I was chasing in the mall that day, did anything unusual happen that day to you?” Sunset asked her as Pinkie passed a bottle of soda and she took a quick drink.

“Well, not at the airport, but I did bump into Sonata in the morning, she wanted to shake hands and apologize for the past.” Rainbow said and drank from the bottle Sunset shared with her.

“Did she have this weird looking green gem on her arm?” Sunset said and glanced up at Dazzlings.

“I think so, but I was not really paying attention,” Rainbow said, looking at Sunset and then back to the game. “Come on Flash use your legs!” She yelled focusing on the game now.

“Go team Canterlot, I got cupcakes for the winners!” Pinkie yelled and the guys on the courtyard smile and waved back which caused them to lose the ball. She face palmed herself and giggle.

Sunset watched the game and noticed that Kevin looked at her a few times. She tried to act like she did notice and keep her focus on Flash.

Aria was chopping down on a hot dog, because ever since she got her gem she has been craving meat. Sonata who is next to them was fiddling with her gem and looked at Adagio.

"So not only can we copy appearances, we can copy abilities as well?" Sonata looked down watching the guys playing another round of 3 on 3.

"Yes, within limits. For example, I can touch Kevin and wish I was strong as him. Then I may be able to arm wrestle him for a few minutes, but his natural strength will still win in the end." Adagio explained to her.

"Well, I have an idea," Sonata said, looking at the guys playing basketball as one of them jumped and dunked it. Adagio looked as well and got the same idea.

Aria passed an extra hot dog to Adagio who took a large bite out of it. "New plan girls, do you got game?" She said, licking the ketchup off her fingers.

"No, but I got mayo if you want some." Aria said which caused Sonata and Adagio to look at her dumbfounded.

They continued to watch the game until it finished.

"That's 33 to 28 guys." Kevin yelled and sat down on closed cooler drinking from a large bottle.

"Have you ever considered the NBA Kevin you're tall enough," Flash said as Kevin passed him another bottle to drink from.

"You don't need to be tall to hit the mark. I'm only good at the long shots." He said and stood up opening the cooler so the other guys could grab a bottle.

Aria walked towards them clapping her hands and patted Randy on the back. "Sorry, you missed the shot. Maybe next time." She said as her gem flashed green.

Sonata smiled and hugged Kevin. "I knew you would win Kevin." She said and her gem flashed.

Adagio then patted both Flash and the other guy’s back. "Looking forward to the next game guys." She said with a smile as her gem flashed also.

"Man I'm beat, Catch you later." Flash grabbed the cooler and then left with Randy and the other guy with him.

"Ready to go Adagio?" Kevin asked her.

"Not yet Kevin, me and the girls want to play also." Adagio answered grabbing the basketball.

"Alright, I'll find a spot to relax." He walked to the bleachers and quietly looked at Sunset as he walked past climbing the metal stairs to the upper bench.

Sunset looked at him sit down and then got up ready to leave rubbing her hands cleaning off the crumbs.

“Well, I better get going,” She said which makes Pinkie face drop.

“Oh, so soon Sunset, can I walk with you?’ Pinkie said standing up.

“LOOK OUT!” Rainbow yelled moving fast and caught the basketball right before it hit Pinkie.

Sunset looked at Adagio, who was grinning and motioned Rainbow to return the ball.

“What are you up to Adagio?” Sunset asked with an angry voice and grabbed the ball from Rainbow.

“Care to play a game? I am itching for a rematch with you, no magic or fireworks this time.” She dared.

“1 on 1.” Sunset assumed and then saw Sonata walk up to Adagio left and Aria on the right.

“How about 3 on 3 to make it interesting.” Sonata said rubbing her fists.

“Oh, you are so on!” Rainbow yelled cracking her knuckles.

“I’m with Sunset all the way! Bring it on meanie.” Pinkie said putting her bag on the bench and stood next to Sunset.

Sunset looked at her friends' faces and knew that this game is more of a fight than just friendly competition. She removed her leather jacket and put it next to Pinkie’s bag. Then walked up to Adagio.

“If we win you give up the gems.” She demanded looking at the Dazzlings.

“Oh a wager then, well if we win you return to Equestria for good.” Adagio said with an evil grin.

Sunset looked at her feet, knowing that this was her goal all along but it still hurt.

“Alright, but I will not lose to you.” She agreed which caused Pinkie and Rainbow to look at her with shock.

“No Sunset pleases.” Pinkie said with tears.

Rainbow was thinking the same thing, but Pinkie already said it. She looked and Sunset who nods and then at Pinkie.

“We won’t lose Pinkie, we will beat them!” Rainbow said with a look of determination.

“That is right, we have beaten them before and today will be no different.” Sunset said sounding confident.

“Then we all agree right girls?” Adagio said as Aria and Sonata look at her grinning with a nod.

Sunset dribbled the ball to the center of the court on the right and Adagio approached on the left. Rainbow is on the right opposite of Sonata and Pinkie is next to Aria and blows a raspberry at her.

"1, 2, 3 and go!" Sunset yelled and tossed the ball the air starting the game.

Adagio jumped up almost 4 feet off the ground easily and grabbed the ball in mid-air. Sunset was only able to manage about 2 feet and landed as Adagio started dribbling fast. Rainbow tried to block her, but Adagio passed the ball to Sonata who zipped past Pinkie and tossed the ball from the 3 point line which bounced off the backboard into the basket.

3-0

The Dazzlings give each other high fives. Then the game continued. Despite Sunset and her friends best efforts the Dazzlings are out running, out shooting and out jumping them.

8-0

"Time out." Sunset signaled and then huddled with Rainbow and Pinkie.

"I don't get it Sunset it's like we are playing against pros and I have never seen them ever play basketball before." Rainbow said looking behind her at the Dazzlings are looking impatient.

"I never missed a day of gym class and always played basketball." Pinkie said looking frustrated.

"Something strange is going on but we need to keep trying, Let's try distracting them." Sunset said as they break from the huddle walking back to the courtyard.

"Ready to lose again Sunset." Adagio said, mocking her dribbling the basketball.

"Coming from a loser like you who can't even sing, bring it on." Sunset said which made Adagio angry.

"I can sing a hundred of times better than you!" Adagio yelled, charging with her focus on Sunset but lost the ball to Rainbow who intercepted her.

"Finders keepers." Rainbow said and passed to Pinkie.

"Losers weepers." Pinkie said, dribbling the ball as Aria tried to block her.

"You are not getting past me sugar breath." Aria said quickly stopping Pinkie from getting closer to the net. Sonata ran toward her, but Pinkie smiled, taking a long shot which hits the mark into the net.

"Swish." Pinkie said loudly out as the ball passed through the net without hitting the sides.

"WAY TO GO." Rainbow yelled and Sunset gave her a thumbs up.

8-3

The game continued and despite their limited success, the distractions only helped a bit.

17-5

Another time out and they stop to drink and look at each other wiping the sweat away.

“This is crazy they are just too good.” Rainbow said catching her breath.

“It must the gems that Sunset wants back it is making them stronger right?” Pinkie asked Sunset who has not really talked about them before.

Sunset looked at the gems and does see a faint glow. She then closed her eyes, concentrating and was able to make out a green hue from Adagio, Sonata, and Aria.

“There cheating all right.” She said, surprised as well that she can now sense magic now without touching.

The game continued. Rainbow got in a few shots, Pinkie also is doing well with the long shots. Sunset, on the other hand, was best at dribbling around the girls and passing, but she got a few lucky shots in and the rest bounced off the headboard.

23-12

"You will always be losers, no matter the score." Pinkie yelled in frustration as she is again blocked by Sonata who knocked the ball out of her hands.

Sunset grabbed the ball and passes it to Rainbow who is blocked by Aria and once again passed the ball back to Pinkie. Adagio charged at Pinkie who was trying to get a shot only to get body checked by her. The combination of speed and enhanced strength easily knocked her over.

Pinkie tried to keep herself falling but right foot twisted in an unnatural position. She screamed out in pain as she fell to the ground holding her right leg.

Rainbow then tried to run to her, only to be tripped by Sonata causing her to fall on her hands and knees which scraped against the concrete courtyard.

"Pinkie!!!" Sunset yelled out and pushed Adagio aside with a blast of yellow magic and strength that her shoes left skid marks on the ground. By the time Adagio stopped moving, she was against the fence wonder what hit her. Sunset ran to Pinkie and held her while checking the right leg.

Rainbow on the other hand slowly got up and noticed there was some blood on the court from her scraped knee.

“Swish!” Aria said as the basketball easily hit its mark through the basket without hitting the sides.

Adagio walked back and pointed her nose up and brushed her hair back.

“Well, now that makes it 26 to 12 now, care to continue?” Her eyes flashed green before returning to their normal color.

“You cheated, I know you used magic. There is no way you and your girls are that good.” Sunset’s eyes flashed showing flames in her pupils.

“I think your girlfriend needs more attention than me.” Adagio said showing her fangs.

Pinkie whimpered holding on to Sunset when she saw Adagio face with fangs and glowing green eyes. Sunset kneed down to check on Pinkie looked up at Adagio with anger ready to attack, but Pinkie was holding her arm.

“Adagio this is not over, I’m not leaving until I get the gems back!” She yelled at her.

“Well, I look forward to the rematch, come on girls we are done here.” Adagio smirked and started walking to the exit.

Rainbow grabbed onto Sonata’s left arm ready to fight her, but Sonata grabbed her hand and twisted it with more strength than Rainbow could hold back. She was forced to her knees.

“OW!! LET GO THAT HURTS!” Rainbow yelled on her knees trying to punch Sonata arm to release her iron grip and looked up into Sonata whose eyes glowed green and showed fangs also. It looked like she was ready to break Rainbow's right wrist when Adagio signaled her to let go.

“Consider that a warning if you or your friends try anything.” Adagio said and started to exit the courtyard.

Kevin quickly stood up and climb down the metal stairs, he looked at Adagio and then Sunset and started to walk towards her direction only to have his arm grabbed by Adagio.

“Come on dear, they will be fine, let’s go home.” Adagio said pulling on his arm.

Kevin looked again at Sunset with sadness. She noticed the look in his eyes but knew that Adagio was too dangerous now and shook her head, motioning him to go.

“No, it is not fine Adagio! We are going to have a talk now.” He grabbed her arm and stormed off with her leaving the courtyard.

Sunset first helped Pinkie to bleacher at the bottom and walked back to Rainbow who is already on her feet holding her wrist. They both sat down next to Pinkie.

“How is the ankle?” Rainbow asked first.

“It hurts a lot, I don’t think I can walk with it, Sunset please do leave, I don’t know what I would do without you.” Pinkie said sniffing from a runny nose.

Sunset brushed Pinkie hair out of her eyes and rubbed some of the tears away. Pinkie cheered up right away at Sunset’s touch. She got on her knee and carefully removed Pinkie right shoe.

"I am not going anywhere right now, let us get a closer look at that ankle.” Sunset said and carefully removed the sock, exposing her ankle which is bright red and swelling up.

“That is nasty looking Pinkie, but it does not look broken.” Rainbow said nursing her knee.

“We’ll need to bring her to the doctor to be sure, look around for a branch or something so we can tie it. If not, I will have to carry her, I am going to the bathroom to get some wet paper towels.” Sunset said and again looked at Pinkie who nodded as she stood up.

“If you see Adagio give her my regards.” Rainbow said showing her right fist.

“Me too!” Pinkie swung her fist in the air.

“Sure I will give her the message ten fold.” Sunset cracked her knuckles and walked with determination toward the bathrooms.

Kevin was pulling Adagio along steaming mad. Adagio did want to use her magic on him unless there was no option, then she saw the bathrooms.

“Hun hold up! Stop please, I need to go to the bathroom.” Adagio said and looked at Sonata and Aria as her eyes flash green. Both girls seemed to get the message without words and they headed home.

Kevin walked with her to the bathroom and Adagio looked up at him seductively.

“What, I thought you needed to go?” Kevin huffed still angry at her.

“I just wanted to stop so I could say, sorry about what happened.” Adagio fluttered her eyes.

“Oh no, you're not getting out of this that easily, I am really considering breaking up with you, this has gone on too long.” Kevin said crossing his arms looking determined.

Adagio sighed as it looked like she has no choice now. May be just a little magic. She thought and reached up and touched his hand as her eyes glowed. Kevin’s arms relaxed as he looked like he went into a trance.

“Come on dear, let's sneak in here and I will make you feel real good, and you can forget all about Sunset.” She led him into the women's bathroom and kicked the doorstop away so it closed.

Kevin was lead into an empty stall. Adagio stood on her toes and started to kiss him deeply. He still look out of it, but started to respond returning the kisses. She reached down between his legs and started rubbing his crotch getting a reaction out of him. Adagio looked at him with a wicked grin as she started to kiss down his shirt. Kevin moaned fully aware of her intentions but his memory was fuzzy on why he was angry in the first place. He looked down as she got on her knees looking at him licking her lips.

Sunset walked away from the courtyard looking around. In the distance, she could see Aria because her long pigtails and Sonata with her. She started to follow them to see where they were headed but remembered Pinkie so she hurried back and found the bathrooms. Hoping that she could find some towels in there she push the door open walking inside.

Sunset saw a tower dispenser on one wall and walked toward it only to hear a familiar moan. WTF was the first thing that came to her mind. Then the sound of wet slurping and sucking noises from someone else. She stopped in her tracks and looked to the right and saw that one of the stall doors was half open and there was Adagio on her knees with a mouth full of Kevin.

Sunset covered her mouth and slowly crept backward. Adagio’s head was bobbing back and forth as she opened her left eye looking right at Sunset, a smile formed on her full lips. Sunset clearly thought she heard Adagio’s voice in her head. “Enjoying the show, would you like a taste?”

Rainbow was finished tying a piece of wood to Pinkie’s ankle when they both saw Sunset and with an angry expression on her face, walking quickly to them without a word.

“Did you see Adagio?” Rainbow asked as Sunset got on her knee next to Pinkie looking at the wood holding her ankle. She added some wet paper towels and gave the rest to Rainbow.

“She was busy stuffing herself.” Sunset replied, hoping they don’t ask for more details.

“Oh yeah, there's a food truck nearby that sells hot dogs, can we stop there I am hungry.” Pinkie just said which caused Sunset’s eye to twitch.

“Let's eat someplace else, but first I’m taking you to the ER.” Sunset said and scooped up Pinkie holding her legs with her right arm and left arm around her back.

“My hero,” Pinkie said happily putting both her arms around her as she was carried all the way to the bus stop. She looked at Sunset who looked busy thinking and made up her mind now sure about her feelings.

When the bus arrived Rainbow and Sunset help Pinkie inside as she hopped on one foot.

Adagio looked satisfied as she leaned back and swallowed rubbing her fingers over her lips cleaning. She stood up and caressed Kevin’s chest. He looked at Adagio still breathing heavy and quickly pulled up his pants, zipping up and fastening it.

“Just what the hell is wrong with you Adagio? First, you try and hurt Sunset’s friends and then you blow me right in front of her.” He said pushing his way out of the stall.

Adagio was surprised that her spell didn’t even last. Has Kevin developed a resistance or something. She thought and look at him.

“Kevin I am sorry, I just want to make you happy, Sunset will never want you now just accept it, let's go home please.” She said trying to be sorry. Even if she was using him, she still feels something.

Kevin turned and looked at her noticing the green eyes. “You got until the end of the month, for you and your girlfriends to find another place, also, stay out of my BED!” He said yelling the last part and stormed out of the bathroom.

Adagio looked in the bathroom mirror and saw a reflection that was different than hers. It was her face but the skin and hair were black, she had a crooked horn and glowing green eyes with no visible pupils. There were fangs from her mouth and insect wings on her back. She screamed out and punching the glass which shattered into pieces.

After the doctor visit in the ER, Pinkie was wheeled out in a wheelchair with her right foot covered in bandages. Sunset was in the waiting room when she spotted Pinkie and quickly got up to meet her.

"So what did the doctor say?" Sunset said, hoping for the best.

"Just a bad sprain and that I should stay off my right foot for a few days also got some medicine for the pain." Pinkie said shaking the medicine bottle with a smile.

AJ quickly ran into the ER with Rainbow and saw Pinkie in the wheelchair.

"Rainbow called me and I came as soon as I could, how is the ankle?" Applejack asked after hugging Pinkie.

"I need to stay off it for a few days." Pinkie said and played with the wheels moving forward and back.

"AJ, I do not have room at my place." Sunset said and Pinkie stopped moving her chair around looking disappointed.

"Ah hears ya, not a problem we got an extra room at the farm, Ah will call my brother to come pick us up, Then ah will call yer folks Pinkie." Applejack took out her cell phone and dialed.

Outside the ER Sunset is leaning against the wall thinking and then Rainbow walked up to her with Applejack.

“Sunset no more secrets what is going on between you and the Dazzles?” Rainbow asked brushing some of her rainbow hair out of her eyes.

Applejack has her arms crossed waiting for an answer, Sunset sighed and looked at them.

“This is kind of my fault guys, the gems are mine, or I mean I took them from Equestria.” She answered and noticed that Pinkie rolled up in her wheelchair to listen.

“Just like the red gems?” Applejack said with a stern look on her face

“I don’t know how they got the red gems, but I think they came from the same place.” Sunset looked at Rainbow who is also looking serious.

“Sorry this was way before Twilight, and the crown, I was only thinking about myself back then.” She said sitting down on the ground hugging her legs.

“Whatever the reasons I am glad you changed and became our friend, I like the happy, good Sunset over the bad one.” Pinkie reached over and rubbed Sunset on her shoulder caressing.

“We are a team now, so all we have to do is work together and smash those green gems to bits, problem solved.” Rainbow said and smacked her fist rubbing it.

Big Mac pulled in front of the ER and Sunset wheeled Pinkie to the truck. He then opened the rear door and helped Pinkie into the back seat.

"I will drop off Rainbow on the way to the farm, do you need a ride home?" Big Mac said closing the door.

"I am only a few blocks from home so I will be ok, but thanks for the offer." Sunset said and quickly hugged Applejack and Rainbow. Pinkie then lowered her window.

"Sunset," She said motioning her to get closer and Sunset walked up to the window. "Closer please." She asked with a smile. Sunset climbed onto the side step to get close to the window thinking Pinkie wanted to whisper something to her. Pinkie leaned out of the window and kissed her on the cheek.

"You are still my hero, I will call you later." Pinkie said and Sunset nodded rubbing her cheek with a small blush.

The doors closed on the truck and a small beep of the horn as they drove away. Sunset waved and started walking home once she got her bearings.

Not more than 5 minutes of walking, she heard a car horn and looked over to see Kevin looking out through the passenger window.

"Hey, Sunset is your friend ok?" He asked with concern.

Sunset considered ignoring him, but he would probably keep on following until he got an answer. She turned and walked up to the car window noticing that he was alone.

"She will be fine, thanks for asking, where is Adagio I need to speak with her?" Sunset asked while she had a chance to find out.

"I broke up with her and she is walking back home." Kevin said with some relief in his voice.

"Well, good for you, she was bad news, where does she and her friends live by the way?" She asked hoping to finally get a chance to settle the score.

"With me, but only until the end of the month and then they will be gone." Kevin answered which only made Sunset mad.

"All this time and you never told me, fine, whatever just go now, I am going home." Sunset pushed away from the car window and walked quickly away.

Kevin considered going after her, but not after what happened today. With a sigh, he started the car and drove off in the other direction.

Sunset stopped for a moment and watched the car drive out of sight. "They have been using you, Kevin, you jerk." said to herself and then continued home.