Jane was folding laundry when she heard a knock at the front door. Quickly she left the bedroom and went downstairs to the front door. Glancing through the peephole, she clearly saw Applejack starting to looking impatient. She unlocked the door and opened it.

“Why good morning Applejack,” Jane said, looking at the blond hair cowgirl, wearing her usual green collar white shirt, denim skirt, and large brown boots.

“Is Sunset ready to go?” Applejack said looking inside for her.

“I think she is still asleep dear, Last night she stumbled back in and went straight to bed. “ Jane looked up the stairs to Sunset’s room.

“Oh for crying out loud, Ah think that girl sleeps more than a cat, Can ah come in a get her?” Applejack asked and waved to her brother in the truck to wait. Jane nodded with a smile at stepped aside, letting her in.

Applejack walked up the stairs and stopped outside of Sunset’s room. There was a sign that said No Trespassing on the door. She rolled her green eyes and knocked loudly on it.

"Sunset it's time to get up girl!" Applejack knocked and yelled out outside her friend's bedroom door.

There was no mistaking that southern accent. Sunset noticed and rolled over in her bed to look at the alarm clock which showed 11:34 am. Not again!. She thought and kicked the blankets off her. Memories of yesterday came back to her, but on how she got home was a bit fuzzy. Her head felt like she was recovering from a hangover. Rolling over she landed on the floor with her hooves which made a loud clunk. She looked in the mirror and shook her. Here we go again.

"I'm up!, just hold your horses." Sunset said and smirked at that pun, she then shook her mane out of her eyes.

"Oh good one sleepy head, well for your information Pinkie is waiting in the truck and she is not happy," Applejack said from the other side of the door.

"Pinkie is here!?" Sunset said as she shifted back to human form with a flash of white light.

Applejack noticed the flash of light from the door frame like a camera flash went off and scratched her head. She moved closer to the door to listen.

"She thinks you have been ignoring her because you have not answered any of her messages." Applejack almost fell forward as Sunset suddenly opened the door still only dressed in her undies and looked at her.

"That is not true, I was busy and did not have my phone with me." Sunset turned around quickly and walked back into her room quickly trying to clean up the mess of blankets and clothes.

Applejack walked into the bedroom and closed the door behind her. She watched as Sunset got on her hands and knees searching for something. Sunset found her cell phone under a pile of clothes and noticed that the indicator was flashing red. She unlocked it and noticed 47 messages and 5 missed calls from Pinkie Pie.

"She sure likes to text." Sunset managed to say and started quickly looking over the messages feeling guilty.

"Why don't ya get dressed and see her yerself," Applejack said removing her hat and then offered to help her clean up the room.

With Applejack’s help, Sunset was able to get dressed and clean up her room in record time. She sat down at her desk and Applejack helped her brush her messy hair trying to get it under control. Sunset noticed that Applejack’s hair was cut shorter, but still had her ponytail.

"I should have set my alarm, I wanted help with the birthday party." Sunset looked in the mirror as Applejack stopped brushing and put her hands on her shoulders.

"Don’t ya worry about that, we had Pinkie’s help, after all, Speaking of Pinkie in case yer completely clueless she has a crush on ya." Applejack just flat out said it which caused Sunset cheeks to turn red and she tried not to look at her directly in the mirror.

"I know." Sunset answered in a soft voice and grabbed the brush out of Applejack's hand and put it on the desk.

"Well are ya going to ignore her feelings or is it because Kevin is still on yer mind?" Applejack said as she looked at Sunset who was trying to keep busy putting on some makeup.

"Why does love have to be so complicated?" Sunset finished with her eye shadow.

"Because people make it that way sugar. Ah will not pester ya more about this, but please talk to her soon, the longer this goes on, the harder it is going to get." Applejack said and rubbed her shoulder before letting go. Sunset nodded and stood up.

"By the way, Sunset do ya have a pet?" Applejack asked, shaking some yellow fur stuck to her denim skirt.

"Um no." Sunset looked nervous and quickly walked to the door.

"Well, ah saw some yellow fur in yer bed and on the floor." Applejack grabbed a fluff of fur and showed it to her before she grabbed the doorknob.

"Oh that, I was in the woods the other day and got some on my clothes." Sunset tried to explain but Applejack knew better and held the door close.

"Ya do not need to hide it from me, Ah know what ah saw on the farm." Applejack put her hat back on and looked at her.

Sunset wanted to keep this to herself, but Applejack seemed to already know. "I, sometimes shed fur, when nervous and when the weather changes ok?" She said looking embarrassed.

"Ah, got a nice brush in the barn that can help ya with that," Applejack said with a smirk and let go of the door.

“No thanks,” Sunset said, looking annoyed and opened the door.

The front door opened and Sunset stepped onto the porch, she looked down to the street where the truck was. Big Mac looked up from the driver's seat and quickly got out, walked to the rear passenger door opening it for her. Applejack followed Sunset down the porch stairs.

"Hello, Sunset looking fine this mornin’." Big Mac said, laying on the charm looking at her.

Sunset was dressed in her usual style. Leather jacket, purple top, orange skirt and black and purple boots. “Eeyup," she said, which caused Big Mac to raise an eyebrow.

Applejack giggled a bit and gently punched her brother in the arm as she opened the truck door.
Sunset climbed into the truck noticed that Twilight was sitting the middle seat.

"Hi, Sunset nice to see you again so soon," Twilight said with a smile adjusting her glasses.

Pinkie was sitting on the other side of Twilight with her cheeks puffed out looking straight ahead.

"Thank you, Twilight.” Sunset said and then looked over at Pinkie. “Hey there Pinkie, sorry I did not get your messages until this morning."

"That's because you spent yesterday with Twilight, and she told me that you even slept there," Pinkie said still looking forward with a frown.

"Sorry, I should have called." Sunset sighed and buckled up her seat and leaned back into the leather cushion. Big Mac closed the door for her and walked to the front of the truck.

Pinkie’s eyes turned to look at her a few times and then she sighed as her expression relaxed.

Applejack looked in the rear view mirror at both of them just as Big Mac slammed his door shut and started the truck.

The truck stopped near the house and Sunset was first to get out of the and quickly walked around the other side as Pinkie opened her door. She looked at Sunset who was offering her to help her down. Pinkie almost forgot why she was angry at her and allowed her to help. Applejack looked over and saw Pinkie hugging Sunset and smiled as she walked up to them. Big Mac looked disappointed that he was not able to help Sunset out of the truck and then walked to the field to check on the animals. Twilight looked a little puzzled since this was the first time she came to a farm and started taking notes.

“Hey don’t forget me,” Barked Spike as he jumped out of the truck bed and landed in some mud. “Aah, it’s all over me,” He said trying to clean his paws in some tall grass.

The girls headed to a large building that usually held the farm equipment, but it was being cleaned up for the party.

“Hello so good to see you again Sunset.” Rarity waved as she put down the large broom and walked up to greet them. She saw Twilight, wearing big glasses looking nervous holding her notepad in her arms.

“Welcome Twilight no reason to be shy.” Rarity said and offered her hand and Twilight reluctantly shook it. She then walked around Twilight noticing that she was dressed in her lab coat and her hair was rolled up in a bun. “Oh my, this just will not do, Come with me dear and I will help you look your best.”

Twilight looked at Sunset pleading for help as Rarity grabbed her arm leading her away.

“It will be fine Twilight, I will be around if you need me.” Sunset smiled with her arms crossed looking amused.

“Oh come with me Sunset I want to show you my decorations.” Pinkie said with a bounce in her step and grabbed her arm leading her.

Sunset looks around at all the ribbons and balloons wrapped around the exposed wood joists. Then there was a big sign hung over a table that said Happy Birthday Apple Bloom.

“Wow, you have been busy.” Sunset looked around noticing that every square inch had some type of decoration.

“Not only that, I have been baking cakes.” Pinkie showed her four cakes each a different flavor. “That one is vanilla with strawberry filling, this one chocolate with cherry filling, carrot cake with vanilla icing, and this one has an apple filling with gram cracker crust,” She said, sounding a little out of breath, but her face was beaming proudly.

“So much for watching my weight,” Sunset rubbed her belly and looked around, spotting Rainbow setting up the tables. “I am going to try and be useful.” She said and gently patted Pinkie on the back before walking towards Rainbow.

“Hey, Sunset nice to see you, Let's try that handshake again,” Rainbow said, letting go of the table and stuck her fist out.

“Alright, but this better be the last time.” Sunset made a fist and then first bump with Rainbow after she went over and under with her palm open. Then grabbed her fingers with a twist and ended with a high five.

“Cool, you got it!” Rainbow smirked giving her a thumbs up.

Pinkie giggled watching them and slowly walked away, heading towards the house to help with the cooking. Sunset helped Rainbow move the tables and chairs into position.

“Rainbow where is Fluttershy?” Sunset looked around but didn’t see her.

“Oh, she is with Apple Bloom, checking out the animals,” Rainbow said, pushing a chair against the table.

“That's nice of her. What about Apple Bloom’s friends?” Sunset finished with the last chair.

“Well Scootaloo is here, but the other girls are off to summer camp or vacation with their folks.” Rainbow offered Sunset some punch to drink.

“I would love to send Apple Bloom to summer camp some day, but we need all the help we can get to the farm,” Applejack said walking up to them with a plate full of sandwiches.

Twilight walked back into the building with her hair down. Her lab coat was missing and she had makeup on. Still had her blue turtleneck and plaid skirt, but she did look more relaxed now. Spike ran up to her and grabbed her leg.

“Twilight there is a big black dog who keeps chasing me.” Spike held on tight as a black dog came running inside.

“EEPP!” Twilight yelled out and she grabbed Spike lifting him off the ground holding him close in her arms. The black dog barked circling her, wagging its tail rapidly and looked like it wanted to jump on top of Twilight.

“OSCAR DOWN, COME HERE!” Applejack commanded, and the dog whimpered and walked up to her still looking back at Spike. She grabbed on its collar and dragged the dog out of the building.

“I am glad you are safe.” Rarity said, walking up to Twilight and checked her hair and dress making sure everything is in order.

“Can Spike stay here I do not want him to get hurt.” Twilight stroked his fur to calm him down before placing him on the ground.

“If he is well behaved, I do not mind.” Rarity bent down and caressed Spike’s head, which he seemed to be enjoying very much looking at Rarity with affection.

“Sorry about that. Oscar is usually better than that.” Applejack said quickly returning to the table. She looked around and noticed that there was still a few people missing.

Sunset and Rainbow were sent on a mission to find Apple Bloom, Scootaloo, and Fluttershy who should be together. But Big Mac is probably some place else fixing something.

Rainbow looked at Sunset a few times as they walked together trying to come on up with some conversation. Sunset looked back and then stopped walking to look at her.

“Come on, what is on your mind Rainbow?” Sunset said and kicked a rock away from her boot.

“Umm Big Mac asked me something,” Rainbow said, looking a little uneasy.

“Did he ask you out?” Sunset assumed with a smile on her face.

“No, but he did ask me about you?” Rainbow said scratching her arm.

“Oh goddess not again, what did you tell him?” Sunset started walking again.

“Well, just the basics, I did not tell him that you are from another world.” Rainbow followed her.

“And that trouble seems to follow me everywhere I go.” Sunset grumbled and spotted Big Mac at the stables hamming in some nails from a distance.

“Why not let him ask you out, It’s not like you are in relationship right now.” Rainbow quickly walked away. “I will find Apple Boom and the others, good luck.”

“Get back here you, Hey!,” Sunset waved her arms in protest, but Rainbow was already gone. “Dammit.” She stomped her foot down and looked at the bag of sandwiches.

Big Mac grabbed a handkerchief and wiped the sweat from his forehead. He looked up as Sunset approached him and quickly tried to clean up his appearance.

“Hello there,” He said with a smile on his face.

“I brought some lunch for you.” Sunset handed over the bag and a large bottle of water.

“That is kind of ya. Care to sit with me?” Big Mac grabbed a nearby picnic table lifting it easily with his muscles and sat it down near her.

“I really should be going back the others, they may need some help,” She said trying to find an excuse to leave.

“Ah am sure they will be fine for a little while.” He sat down with a thud and opened the plastic bag removing a sandwich.

Sunset sat down quietly on the other side looking up at the stable, which brought back some memories the last time she was here.

“So how are the horses?” She said making light conversation.

“Well behaved thanks to ya, Even that stubborn Gold Finger is cooperating now,” He said taking a big bite of his sandwich.

“That is good to hear,” Sunset is feeling a little more relaxed. “Can I see them?” She asked and Big Mac nodded drinking some water.

Sunset stood up and walked inside the stable. Big Mac started eating faster wanting to catch up with her. The horses were eating some oats and stopped as soon as they noticed Sunset approach.

“Hi, I am back, and I heard that you have been good boys,” She said with a smile and the horses nodded.

She walked up to Vanilla’s stall and rubbed his mane. He responded by nuzzling back. Gold snorted in protest and stomped his hoof watching her.

“Patience you will get your turn.” Sunset gave Vanilla a pat on his side and then walked up to Gold. She touched his mane and stroked his fur. Gold made a happy grumble and nuzzled her more needy than Vanilla.

Big Mac looked in awe at how easily Sunset was able to manage the horses. “Mah sister was right, yer a natural,” He said taking his cowboy hat off and slicking his hair back.

Sunset started to walk back. “Alright, I better head back and help your sister,” She said looking at the horse who were still watching her.

“Sunset please stay, ah want to ask ya something.” Big Mac stood in front of her looking a bit nervous.

She stopped and looked up at him with her blue eyes. Her hands clenched tightly and thought. Oh, here it comes.

“First, thank you for saving my little sister.” He reached into his pocket and pulled out a bracelet which he handed it to her.

“For me? You did not have to,” She opened her hand and he placed a bracelet that had a silver shaped horse attached to a purple strap. “It’s beautiful Big Mac.” Sunset looked closer at the fine details of the horse carved into the silver.

“Ah am not a man of big words, but ah want to ask ya, Will ya go out with me on a date?” Big Mac looked like he was sweating and it was not from hard work.

She closed her hand around the bracelet and looked up at him. “You are very sweet, but right now I am not sure.” Sunsets said and wanted to give the bracelet back but he shook his head.

“Keep it, don’t ya worry none, ya always have a place here.” Big Mac moved aside as she walked up to him and kissed him on the cheek before heading off.

Sunset walked quickly down the dirt path and rubbed her lips, wondering if she made the right choice. I need to tell the girls that I have to go back to Equestria. She thought and saw Apple Bloom in the distance. But not until after the party. Sunset waved back and smiled.

Author's Notes:

This chapter is a tough one because of all the characters crammed into one location.
I am splitting this chapter in parts to keep it manageable.

Thanks for reading.

Chapter 18 is almost ready as well.