After lunch, the girls headed to the market to meet with Big Mcintosh. Sunset rubbed her belly, feeling it gurgling and let out a loud belch, involuntary. She quickly covered her mouth embarrassed, letting out a mumble, “excuse me.”

“Good one!” Pinkie giggled as she carried Sunset's gym bag.

It is a short walk to Canterlot Market, the center of the market has a large gazebo that also doubles as a stage. To the left. there are long rows of tables that are used by farmers, who bring fresh fruit and vegetables from their farms. On the right, there is a long single story building with wide double doors. Inside the building, there are more tables for the baked goods and meats that were brought in. Most of the tables are empty now, due to how popular fresh produce are. Following Applejack, they soon find Big Mac; a muscular young man with orange hair, wearing farmer overalls and a white T-shirt. He was busy packing up the pickup truck with empty crates and a few, unsold, leftovers.

“We're back, and look who we found,” Applejack said to her brother as she walked over to help him with the rest.

Big Mac stopped what he is doing and looked over to Sunset, who was brushing her hair back over her shoulder.

“Hey.” He says, as a blush crossed his face then he started to clean some dust off his shirt.

Sunset smiles softly as she gave him a nervous wave.

Pinkie, who is behind her, uses her free hand to make an 'I am watching you' gesture to Big Mac. He blinked in surprise, swallowing nervously, then his attention returned to the truck and finished by closing the tailgate.

“If it's not too much trouble, can you guys stop at my place. I need to drop this off.” Sunset said, reaching over, grabbed her gym bag that Pinkie was hugging and didn’t want to let go. This soon became a short tug of war between them both.

“No, it's mine now. I will use it as my new pillow.” Pinkie said, blowing a raspberry.

“Come on Pinkie, give it back to Sunset so we can get going,” Applejack says, looking amused as she opened the rear truck’s door.

Pinkie pouted a little as she let go of the bag. Sunset smirked as she tossed the bag into the back of the truck, then ruffled Pinkie's hair teasing her as she giggled.

Sunset was first to climb into the backseat, she then helped Pinkie in but pulling her up by the arm into the backseat. The doors slammed shut when after everyone was seated. Big Mac started the engine and drove away from the market towards downtown. There wasn’t much chatter until the truck went past Canterlot High School on the right. Sunset looked out the window, to where the courtyard is. There seemed to be some activity down near the statue, but she couldn’t make out the details with the truck moving.

“There she is, our old school, won't be going back their next season. Next up, Canterlot College.” Applejack spoke out, her voice was a mixture of sadness and excitement.

After a few minutes, the truck passed by a large complex of buildings. The college is, at least, two or three times as large as Canterlot High

“Big Mac going to be starting his second year there,” Applejack stated, looking at the college.

“Eeyup,” He responded with a quick glance towards the building.

Sunset leaned against the truck’s door, quietly watching the buildings flying by, knowing that she won't be going there.

“Wow, I wonder how big the cafeteria is?” Pinkie asked, staring out the window with here eyes wide open.

“What about ya Sunset? Any thought on college?” Applejack asked, looking over at Sunset who seemed distant with her head leaning on the glass.

The classroom is very small but has cathedral high ceilings with only four school desks. The walls were mostly covered with bookshelves full of books. There are a few large windows that allow lots of natural sunlight in.

A young mango-yellow filly with red and yellow mane sat at her desk looking bored. Her horn is glowing as she blew at her mane. The pencil floated in the air, spinning and twirling with her magic. Her big blue eyes looked at the chalkboard which showed a map of Equestria. Some of the locations were not labeled yet.

A large wooden door glowed as it opened to Celestia's magic.

“Sorry to keep you waiting.” Princesses Celestia apologized as she walked in. Her hooves gently clopped against the marble floor. She had a pair of small black glasses on her muzzle.

“Finally, I’ve been waiting forever.” The filly said, rolling her eyes as she dropped the pencil.

Celestia considered responding to the filly words but changed her mind. Turning back to the still open door, she spoke out in a gentle voice “You can come in now. Please hurry up as the class has already started.”

“S-sorry your majesty.” Came an apology by a young, lavender, unicorn filly. She wore a pair of glasses that were too big for her purple eyes. Her mane is a dark shade of blue and purple, with blue and red highlight down her left mane, matching her tail. The lavender filly came in, pulling a cart full of books and paper.

The mango filly looked over the new filly who came in, guessing that she must be a few years younger than her.

“You can just call me Celestia. Please, introduce yourself to the class.” Celestia says, moving to the right so the filly can speak.

The filly moved to the center and used her magic to unhitch the cart. She reared up, standing on her hind legs.

“Hello, my name is Twilight Sparkle and it’s a pleasure to meet all of you,” She said as her glasses slid forward and leaned to the left.

“Whatever.” The mango filly mutter, stretching her neck left and right.

“That's not nice, now please if you will, introduce yourself as well.” Celestia says in a more stern tone, her front right hoof coming down hard on the marble floor, cracking some tiles.

The mango filly immediately stood at attention on her hind legs, brushing her messy red and yellow mane from her face. “My name is Sunset Shimmer. I am Princesses Celestia student.” She says, sounding proud of herself.

“Well Sunset, starting today, Twilight will also be a student here and I would like for the both of you to get along,” Celestia said and then walked over to nuzzle Twilight before helping her find a seat.

Sunset watched and frowned as she slumped back into her seat. Thinking that now she will need to work even harder if she wants to stay Celestia favorite.

“I hope we can get along, I have many books I wouldn’t mind sharing with you.” Twilight smiled as removed her glasses.

“Don't count on it.” Sunset mutter under her breath, turning her head to face the opposite way.

Celestia cleared her throat as her horn light up. A piece of white chalk floated towards the blackboard. “Ok girls, for today's lesson since Twilight is new. We are going to go over all the different kingdoms and importation locations in Equestria.”

“Not again,” Sunset whispers to herself.

The hum of the truck motor returned to Sunset ears as she felt a hand holding hers, noticing that her vision was obscured by Pinkie's wild pink hair. Sunset snapped back to reality and blinked as Pinkie face comes into focus.

“Are you ok?” Pinkie asked, looking concerned.

Sunset noticed that it was Pinkie who was holding her hand, she quickly let go and pulled away slowly. “I am fine, just, remembering my time in Equestria.” She said, rubbing her hand nervously.

“Oh, do you miss it? I mean, you must have had friends and family there.” Pinkie said in an unusually calm voice.

“Sometimes I do, but I don't have family there, just a few friends,” Sunset said, deciding that she needs to talk with Twilight later when she's alone.

“Ya know after we stop at ya place, do ya want to go to the mall?” Applejack suggested.

Pinkie's goofy grin is back as she looks to Sunset, who couldn’t help but smile back.

“Hell Yeah!” Sunset said, feeling a bit more upbeat as the truck stopped in front of her place.

Author's Notes:

Writing a story for the first time is like learning how to play the piano.

With Dreagknight to help me along.

I hope I can get better at this with time.

Slowly working fixing the errors.

Thanks for reading.