Rainbow caught up to Sunset first as she was walking to greet Apple Bloom.

“So did he?” Rainbow asked with a goofy smirk on her face.

“Yes, he did.” Sunset walked faster not wanting to talk about it.

“Are you going then?” Rainbow walked backward looking at her.

She shook her head no and focused her attention on Apple Bloom. “AB, how are you?” Sunset said in a loud voice causing Apple Bloom to come running to meet her.

Rainbow quickly turned around, walking forward and crossed her arms, looking frustrated.

“Sunset, I am so happy you are here! Now we can have pony rides with my friend.” She said with a big smile, jumping on the spot and hugged her.

“Pony rides?” Rainbow said, rubbing her chin, looking at Sunset.

Sunset raised a finger to her lips and Apple Bloom gasped, covering her mouth.

“Kids and their imagination,” Sunset said, looking at Rainbow and got on her knees for Apple Bloom. “Climb aboard the pony express.”

Apple Bloom giggled and hopped on Sunset’s back, wrapping her arms around her neck while Sunset held on her legs and stood up.

“Now point me the way to your friend.” Sunset said with a grunt and started walking.

“That way my noble steed.” Apple Bloom giggled and pointed forward.

“I will head back, see you later.” Rainbow said with a light smile and started jogging away.

After a few minutes, Sunset reached a tree house and Apple Bloom let go, landing on her feet. She looked up, stretching her sore back and saw Scootaloo looking down from a window in the tree house.

“Look who I found, it’s Sunset!” Apple Bloom said in a loud voice.

“Is that the pony girl,” Scootaloo exclaimed pointing. “She doesn’t look like one to me,” She said, not looking impressed.

Sunset got on her knee and whispered into Apple Bloom’s ear. “Just how many people did you tell?”

Apple Bloom looked down at her feet as she dug a hole in the dirt with it. “Just my sister and Scootaloo. But I don’t think my friend believes me.” She said in a quiet voice.

Sunset stood up and looked at Scootaloo. “Want to come down and play?”

“No thanks, I’m busy.” Scootaloo answered and slipped inside. The sound of beeps and bops from a game system is heard from the window.

Apple Bloom looked disappointed. “All she does is play games since she got here.” She said and kicked the ground.

“Wait here, I will try and talk to her,” Sunset said, finding a small ladder leading up to the tree house.

She climbed up and squeezed into the small tree house trapdoor, the ceiling was too low for her to stand up. Sunset crawled over to Scootaloo who was sitting on a pillow and staring at an old tv playing a video game.

“Hey there Scootaloo, what are you playing?” Sunset said, trying to get comfortable

“Grand theft boat,” She said in a monotone voice, using her controller to steer the boat left and right, avoiding the police boats.

“That doesn’t sound nice,” Sunset said, trying to think of something to say. “Stealing something that isn’t yours is nothing but problems.”

“It’s just a game.” Scootaloo steered her boat and hitting a police boat, causing it to explode and sink.

“Why don’t you go outside and play with Apple Bloom?” Sunset asked, shifting her position.

“I don’t want to play with someone who lies.” Scootaloo sounded frustrated as she lost her boat and had to start the game over again.

“What did she say?” Sunset said grabbed a cushion to sit on.

“Oh, that you changed into a magical pony and saved her.” She snorted not looking in her direction.

“Hmm, well I am not a pony technically speaking.” Sunset got on her hands and knees.

“See I told her she was lying,” Scootaloo said, not noticing the flash of light thinking it was from the game.

“The correct term would be a unicorn,” Sunset said, making sure her horn did knock anything over.

“A unicorn, that is another lie,” Scootaloo said, noticing something different from the corner of her eye. Turning around and slowly putting her controller down, she found herself looking into the big blue eyes of mango colored unicorn with red, yellow mane.

“Aaahh!” Scootaloo yelled out, falling backward, causing herself to lose the game.

Apple Bloom looked up at the window in the tree house with a knowing smirk. “See, told you!” She yelled.

The mango unicorn popped her head out of the window, looked down at Apple Bloom and winked.

Fluttershy walked up to the Treehouse and heard giggling coming from within. She then looked up and cleared her throat.

“Girls, the party is going to start soon,” She said in a loud but soft voice.

There was a flash of light and Sunset stuck her head out the window, her hair was full of different colored ribbons.

“Hello, Fluttershy,” She said and waved.

“Sunset?” Fluttershy said, surprised, noticing all the ribbons in her friends hair.

“I will bring the girls down just a moment.” Sunset said, pulled her head back inside.

A hatch opened at the bottom of the Treehouse and Sunset was the first to climb down, then Apple Bloom followed by Scootaloo. Both were still giggling, trying to calm down.

Sunset started removing the ribbons from her hair, trying to look serious. She looked at Fluttershy who was speechless and tied one ribbon in her hair before she snapped out of it. Then she looked at the girls and put a finger to her lips. Apple Bloom and Scootaloo both made zip their lips shut motion and followed Sunset as she starting walking back to the party.

“Wait for me girls, come on Angle let’s go.” Fluttershy gently lifted her bag as Angel looked out from the top of it wiggling its nose.

Pinkie was waiting by the entrance, looking impatient and started to bounce when she saw Sunset approaching with the girls in tow. She quickly walked up to Sunset with a small limp and hugged her.

“Where were you? I was waiting forever.” Pinkie said, looking at her and noticed a blue ribbon in Sunset’s hair.

“I was just looking after those two.” Sunset waved at Apple Bloom and Scootaloo as they walked past smiling. She reaches over and removed the last ribbon from her hair and tied it into Pinkie’s hair.

Pinkie squealed in delight. “Thank you, this is the best day yet. Come on let's go in.” She grabbed her hand and walked inside.

Sunset blushed a little, not having time to think about it as Pinkie held her hand leading her inside. Most of her friends from this world were here. She looked at each of them and could not help but smile. But then the thought of leaving came back to her and it hurt deep inside her smile faded.

Pinkie noticed a tear from Sunset’s eye as she held her hand a bit tighter. “Is everything alright Sunset?” She asked wanting to hold her closer.

“Yeah, everything is great.” Sunset cleared her throat and smiled as she let go of Pinkie’s hand and walked to the punch bowl by herself. Pinkie watched Sunset walk away and wondered why.

Rainbow looked from a distance, standing next to Big Mac and drank her punch down with a big gulp.

“I think you may have some competition, big guy,” She said licking her lips clean.

“Eeyup.” Big Mac said, drinking his punch down while watching Sunset.

Fluttershy tied Angle to a post with a small leash. “Now Angle be good and I will get you a treat,” She said and Angle made gestures of what he wanted. “Yes, I know you want a carrot.”

After she left Spike walked up to Angel looking smug. “Your are a funny looking dog,” He said looking at Angel’s ears.

Angel growled and charged at him only to be stopped by the leash. “Eepp,” He said as the leash tightened on his neck.

“Well, I wonder who has the smarts here, oh I know it’s the one who can talk,” Spike said pointing to himself stroking his ego.

Angel stood up and unbuckled his leash to the shock of Spike and cracked his knuckles.

“Mommy,” Spike whimpered and ran off as Angle chased after him.

“Alright, you youngins, dinner is ready. Come and get it.” Granny Smith yelled out, standing next to the buffet.

Each one took their turns, standing in line to grab a plate and scoped out food from a variety of dishes. There was salads, plates of pasta, stir fried vegetables, potatoes, chicken, pork, beef, and lasagna. Sunset was the second to last to get in line. Pinkie slipped to the back of the line to be next to her.

“I made sure the lasagna was vegetarian for you,” Pinkie said, pointing out the dishes she wanted her to try.

Sunset nodded and scooped up anything that looked edible to her and then went to the edge of the table next to AppleJack and Twilight. Pinkie walked up and noticed that there was no spot to sit next to her and frowned. But she found a spot across the table. Well, at least, can see her from here. Thought Pinkie and waved her fork getting Sunset attention and smiled.

Sunset ate quietly, listening to each of her friends talk about their lives and what is going on this summer. Rarity showed off her car keys and was proud that she passed her driving test on the second try. Fluttershy talked about wanting to open her own animal shelter. Then the subject changed to college.

“I have already picked out my course for next semester, veterinary science.” Fluttershy said and the other’s looked impressed.

“Maybe you can help us on the farm when you are done. As for me, I am going to study agriculture.” Applejack said and took a bite from a chicken leg.

“I want to be a pilot, but I may have to spend most of my time at a flight school.” Rainbow sighed.

“Just make sure you visit us whenever you get the chance. I have already started my studies to be a fashion designer.” Rarity cleaned her lips with a napkin.

“Well, I’m already taking a course as an agricultural technician. Someone needs to keep this farm going.” Big Mac said with his usual deep voice.

“My turn, my turn,” Pinkie waved her hand in the arm and quickly realized she we being silly and put her hand down. “A pastry chef and business management, so one day I can open my own bakery store.” Pinkie said trying to sound serious and the others nodded.

“I am sure you will do great Pinkie,” Sunset said and drank from her glass.

The other girls looked at Sunset for a moment, expecting her to talk about her future plans. She looked back at her friends and swallowed hard.

“I like building, so maybe I can be a builder when I grow up.” Apple Bloom exclaimed and then she looked at Scootaloo.

“I like fixing things,” Scootaloo said looking embarrassed.

“Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, and History. If I have the time.” Twilight said adjusting her glasses and everyone looked at her in awe.

“So Sunset, what course are you planning to take in College?” Applejack said, looking over at her friend who was trying to eat her salad.

“Nothing right now.” Sunset said, quickly drinking from her glass, stood up, and walked away from the table.

“Sunset?” Pinkie calls out, looking worried as she watched her walking away.

“Bathroom,” Sunset replied, walking away and put her hands into her jacket pockets.

Pinkie went looking for Sunset after she did not return to the table. First she checked the house, but there was no sign of her. Then she spotted, Sunset by her hair as she walked into the stables from a distance. Pinkie started walking with a small limp towards it.

Sunset grabbed a stool and sat down looking up at the horses. “Hey fellas, it’s me again,” She said with a sigh.

The horses nodded, looking at her with interest.

“You are the closest thing to my kind,” She half laughed and stretched. “And you know what I am.” She continued.

“So how do I tell my friends that my time here is coming to an end?” Sunset watched the horses look at each other and then back to her. “This is so much harder than one of Celestia’s exams,” She grumbled holding her head in her hands.

“Happy Birthday, and, by the way, I am leaving all of you next week, never to return.” Sunset bumped her head against the wall in frustration and looked at her cell phone noticing the date. “Dammit, why can’t time just stop!” She yelled and dropped her phone, then curled up hugging her knees as the tears started flowing.

Pinkie leaned against the large wooden door and looked at Sunset. She held her fist to her chest, trying to decide if she should run or stay.

A few minutes later Sunset felt warm arms wrap around her and then wet tears on her shoulder.

“If your time here is coming to an end, why not spend it with your friends and the one who loves you,” Pinkie said in a strong reassuring voice with her arms around Sunset.

Sunset slowly lifted her head and looked into Pinkie eyes, which were red from tears just like hers. She was trying her best to smile. Sunset sat up fully and took Pinkie’s hand in hers and then reached up to caress her face wiping the tears away with her thumb. Pinkie heart started beating loud in her ears and she felt that she was ready to cry again, but Sunset moved closer until her lips met with hers. They both held each other close as they kissed for a long time.

“SUNSET SHIMMER, PINKIE PIE! Get your asses back to the table, it’s time for cake!” Applejack yelled out from the door, spotting them leaving the stables and walking back. She squinted and noticed that Pinkie had her arm around Sunset and was smiling. “Well now ain't that a pretty sight.”

“Nope,” Big Mac said, looking defeated and started to walk back inside as his sister punched him in the arm. “Ouch.”

Sunset returned to her seat at the table and Pinkie squeezed in next to her sitting down.

“What took you guys so long?” Rainbow said with a smirk, her mind filled with nothing but lewd thoughts.

“Just fixing up my hair,” Sunset said, stroking her hair back.

“And kissing me,” Pinkie said in her usual high voice which caused Rarity to spit out in surprise. After which she quickly reached for a napkin, trying to clean up and act like nothing happened.

“Forget that, WHERE IS MY CAKE.” Apple Bloom said, thumping her utensils on the table.

Most of the lights turned off and then the glow of candles lit up the room as Applejack approached the table with a large cake in her hands.

“Happy Birthday to You” Applejack started singing and the others joined in singing in sync.

“Happy Birthday to You” Sunset and Pinkie sang as they held hands under the table.

“Happy Birthday Dear Apple Bloom” Big Mac sang out in a deep voice.

“Happy Birthday to You” Spike tried to sing out as Angle held him in a headlock.

“From good friends and true, From old friends and new, May good luck go with you, And happiness too.” They all sang together.

Apple Bloom closed her eyes and wished that all her friends and family will always be there. She blew out all the candles with a large rush of air from her lungs. Everyone clapped loudly.

Sunset rubbed her belly and shook her head as Pinkie tried to feed her another piece of chocolate yet.

“Oh goddess I am so full, There is no way I can keep up with you.” She smiled letting out a small burp.

“Maybe I should stop now,” Pinkie said and pushed her plate of half-eaten cake away and stretched out.

“Oh, thank you for the dress Rarity.” Apple Bloom looked at the dress Rarity made and then hugged her. She then opened more gifts from the others.

Sunset looked over and reached into her jacket, removing a sealed envelope. Smiling, she patted Pinkie’s leg and stood up from the table and then squeezed by everyone until she reached Apple Bloom and placed the envelope next to her pile of gifts. Apple Bloom smiled and as soon as she was finished opening her gifts she quickly grabbed the envelope.

Pinkie watched Sunset walk up to Applejack and whispered something into her ear. Applejack looked a little surprised and then smiled and talked back to her. Sunset patted her friend on the shoulder and walked out of the building.

Apple Bloom opened the letter she got from Sunset and read it to herself.

Dear Apple Bloom

First, I want to wish you a happy birthday and many more to come.
I do not have any family in my world, but I would like to think of you as my little sister.
If that is ok with you?

“Of course!” Apple Bloom squeaked happily and then continued to read.

Now I remember you asking me for a pony for your birthday.
Well, I may not be able to get you that, but I think I can do something else.
Please come to the back of your house near the apple trees, I have a surprise for you.

Apple Bloom quickly got up and ran to Applejack. “Can I please go to the back of the house,” She asked bouncing on the spot and Applejack nodding with a big smile.

Pinkie watched as Applejack followed her sister outside and she decided to get up and see what is going on.

Apple Bloom ran quickly to the back of the house and looked around. The sun was already starting to set and the clouds in the sky glowed red and yellow. She looked left and then right, but there was nothing. Apple Bloom started to worry, but then the sound of hooves approaching slowly came from the left. Her face grew a huge smile as she could hardly contain her happiness.

A mango colored unicorn with blue eyes, red and yellow mane approached her. Apple Bloom noticed on her back was a small saddle. She ran faster and hugged Sunset around her large neck.

“Hey there, did someone call for a pony ride?” Sunset smiled and rubbed her head against Apple Bloom.

“This is the best birthday ever!” Apple Bloom yelled out and rubbed her tears away. She then saw her sister leaning against the back of the house with her hat down covering her eyes.

“Can I ride her?” She asked her sister holding on to Sunset,

Applejack rubbed her eyes and lifted her hat. “Sure, if you think she is well trained.”

“Seriously?” Sunset looked at Applejack noticing her smirk and then looked to her right.

Apple Bloom grabbed the horn of the saddle, hooked her foot in the stirrup and lifted herself onto the seat. Her hand touched Sunset mane, feeling the softness and still smelling perfume. Sunset noticed the weight on her legs increased, but she still could manage.

“I’m ready, Onward my noble steed.” She giggled as Sunset started moving forward as her hooves clicked and headed down between the rows of apple trees.

Pinkie walked up and stood next to Applejack, she looked ahead and saw Apple Bloom riding a unicorn with the same colors as Sunset.

“AJ is that?” Pinkie pointed at the unicorn.

“Yes, that is our dear friend Sunset.” Applejack smiled and gently patted Pinkie on the back.

Rainbow joined them and looked on speechless. Then Twilight and Rarity looked and whispered to each other.

“I did not know you got a pony for her birthday?” Fluttershy said and they all looked at her and laughed softly.

“Look closer Fluttershy.” Pinkie pointed and Fluttershy’s eyes opened wide and she opened her mouth in awe.

Author's Notes:

Happy New Year.

Dreagnight has finally had the chance to help me with some corrections. Just minor changes mostly in grammar and wording. With his help I hope to work on cleaning up more chapters in the future.

Hope you enjoyed this chapter.
It was a lot of work but I am mostly happy with it.
Things are looking up for Pinkie and Sunset at last.

Despite the Rainbooms being able to Ponifie they have never seen what Sunset Shimmer or Princess Twilight looked liked before coming to the human world until now.

Now at this chapter I believe I have reached the half way point of the story.

Time to think about the next chapter.

I wonder what the Dazzlings are up to?