Thank you Icecreammac for editing this and Thank you SadisticFluttershy for adding to this and for editing it.

Twilight, Luna, and Celestia, left without a further word to the Crusaders, who Brushed Jade escorted back to their cells. When Jade returned, she found Rainbow and Applejack had returned, the former talking with her sister over the microphone setup. Rainbow looked a bit less volatile than before, so Jade just sat back down next to Rainbow's mother who had her head hung low, tears slowly coming from her eyes.

Eventually, Mrs. Dash heard Rainbow's voice rise again. "Of course I'm mad at you! How could you--"

“Rainbow,” Mrs. Dash began sternly, looking back up, “your sister feels bad enough about this as is. You're not helping matters. I feel bad enough over what I said to Sunset myself. I don't want you making things worse.”

Rainbow said coldly, “Fine. But before I go, I wanna know why you did it, Scootaloo. And I don’t want to hear any shit about how you didn’t know this was going to happen either. I want the fucking truth!”

Scootaloo frowned at Rainbow.

“You wanna know why? You’re why, Rainbow Dash!” Cooling down a bit, Scootaloo continued, “I took part in this because you broke one too many promises to me.”

Rainbow’s eyes widened at the realization. She sighed in defeat, looking down ashamedly.

“You’re right, squirt. I can't tell you how many times I said I’d be there for you whenever you needed me… I let you down.” Rainbow looked up to Scootaloo with teary eyes and shook her head. “But this wasn’t the way to handle it. You put yourself here, squirt, and I’m as heartbroken as you are.” Rainbow tried to harden her voice, but it just sounded resigned. “I hope it was worth it. You got what you wanted. Sunset is gone, but you got caught. I will always love you Scootaloo. Good luck in there.” With that, she pressed the off switch to the microphone in front of her.

Scootaloo could be seen on the monitor doing the same, tears running down her face as she was escorted out of the room by another police officer.

After Rainbow’s conversation with Scootaloo, the unknown man next to Mrs. Dash spoke up. “Miss Dash, I believe it's time for you to leave. I need to speak with my client and with your mother.”

Rainbow Dash turned around, staring at the man sitting next to her mom with an annoyed expression. “And just who the hell are you?”

"Forgive me. I am Blueblood, Attorney at Law." Blueblood punctuated his introduction with a flourish and a rather exaggerated bow.

Rainbow looked unimpressed, but decided not to press the matter. “Alright, I'm going, but I'm not going home.” Rainbow glared at her mother. “I’ll stay with Fluttershy. I doubt anyone told her or Pinkie about Sunset yet. And Rarity, AJ?" Both girls gave Rainbow their attention. "You were wrong to dump your sisters. If Sunset was able to teach me anything, it's that you don’t turn your back on the ones you love.” Walking away, she finished, “Even if they turn their backs on you.”

Celestia stayed back a bit as she digested everything that had happened during the course of the day. Rainbow had walked by Celestia without a word to her she was too upset to engage in conversation with her. Once outside, Rainbow took out her phone and called Fluttershy and Pinkie. Both girls were devastated by the news.

Twilight and Luna were also outside, the former leaning against Luna’s car. Both looked mad enough to strangle Rainbow. “I can’t go home. Not yet,” Twilight began. “I need to stay for the funeral and, in case you need me for the trial.”

“I am sure the Cakes would appreciate it. I don’t think anyone has told them yet. Do you have a place to stay tonight?” Luna asked

“No, I don’t. I was going to try to--”

“You’ll be staying with us until this mess is over,” Celestia said, joining them. “Sorry I took so long. I just needed to digest everything that's happened. Anyway, Luna can drive you to our house. I’ll let the Cakes know about Sunset’s death.”

Without argument, all three women got into Luna's car and drove away.

A couple minutes passed as Rainbow stared coldly at the road Luna’s car was driving down. Where Rainbow needed to go was the opposite way. Rainbow sighed and starting walking down the sidewalk in the snow. Minutes later Rainbow heard a familiar voice call out to her and a familiar engine roar pulling up next to her.

"Get in. Ah'll drive you home," Applejack said as she rolled down her window. When Rainbow kept walking, she said, “Well, whatcha waiting fer? Get in already!”

Rainbow didn't turn around. "I'm not going home. I'm going to Fluttershy's."

"Then Ah'll drive you to Fluttershy's. C'mon, it's too cold to be walkin' anywhere." Seeing that Rainbow was not taking the hint, Applejack threw the truck into drive. Lightly pressing down on the gas pedal, she drove forward and stopped in front of Rainbow, earning herself an angry glare from the athlete. “It’s not that far from here to Fluttershy’s, Rainbow. Now get in, or Ah swear Ah'll hogtie you 'n' toss you in the truck!”

After a few moments of silence, Rainbow got in, and they hit the road. Rainbow turned on the radio and found a station she liked, bringing up a soft, lively tune. Applejack rolled her eyes at Rainbow's selection of music but said nothing. Eventually, wanting to break the awkward silence, Rainbow asked, “When'd you get your license?”

“Ah got it yesterday. Ah didn’t say nothin' because Ah wanted to make it a surprise. Thought we'd celebrate, but--”

“But our sisters ruined our lives. Wasn't Sunset the one that pushed you to get your license?”

"Yep. Guess that celebration ain't gonna happen.” Applejack let out a soft sigh as she continued

“Never got a chance ta thank her."

The girls fell back into a sorrowful silence for the remainder of the trip.

Luna dropped Celestia off at the Sugar Cube Cafe after she got off the phone with the Cakes. Entering the shop, Celestia felt sick to her stomach as she found Mr. Cake in the back, looking at a photo. Tears were flowing from his eyes. Noticing Celestia, he asked, his hands trembling slightly, “Did you find her? Is she safe?”

Celestia’s eyes watered. She knew this wasn’t going to be easy, especially as the memory of her own daughter running away reared its ugly head again. All she felt was guilt, knowing that she didn’t do as much for Eventide as she had done for Sunset.

“I don't want to do this, but I have to. I owe them this much, at least,” Celestia thought. Taking a chair she found in the back, she set it down in front of Mr. Cake and sat down. She swallowed hard and said, “Carrot, I am so sorry.” She took his hand in her own, shaking her head. “I’m afraid she’s gone. She… She took her own life.”

Mr. Cake paused as he let Celestia's words sink in. His legs unable to support his weight, he fell to his knees and sobbed, “This can’t be happening. My daughter can’t be gone. She couldn’t have done that!”

Celestia leaned in and hugged him warmly, saying, “I know it hurts, Carrot. We all loved her, too.”

With Celestia's help, Mr. Cake slowly stood up, tears running down his cheeks as he said, “Please leave.”

“What?” Celestia let go of Mr. Cake, confused.

“I need to inform my wife about this. I want you to leave, please. Just...leave.”

Celestia nodded “I understand, Carrot if you need anythi--”

“What I need, you can’t do!” Mr. Cake snapped bitterly not taking his eyes off the photo in his hands “I need to have Sunset in my arms and to tell her that I love her.” Mr. Cake set the photo down on the counter and headed for the steps leading to Sunset's old room, continuing, “No parent should have to bury their child.”

Celestia slowly headed for the door as Mr. Cake headed upstairs. Just as she got to the door and laid her hand on the chrome handle, she heard Mrs. Cake’s wail of despair.

Celestia headed outside and turned right, walking down the street towards the school. “I can’t believe this actually happened. I thought we were making progress with her. I thought Sunset had a good chance at changing how everyone saw her.”

Celestia continued her walking and musing to herself until she got to the school. Heading inside, she was soon standing in front of Sunset's locker. The lock was still open. Opening it up, she took to the task of cleaning it out. As she took out the textbooks and other books that Sunset had left there, an envelope slid off the top of one of the books, falling to the floor. Setting down the books next to her, Celestia picked up the envelope and examined it.

“To Applejack
From Sunset”

Flipping it over, Celestia saw a wax print of Sunset's favorite symbol, a red and yellow, yin-yang sun. Deciding that it was important, Celestia carefully placed it into her right inside pocket. Finally, she took the books and things, shut the locker, and removed the name tag. She walked to her office, placed everything into a cardboard box, and headed for the front of the school after calling her sister for a quick pick up.

Luna pulled up to the school a half hour later, and Celestia got in the car, saying, “Thank you for picking me up, Lu. I’d like to be alone when we get home.”

“Yes, that is fine. I think we all need some time to think and heal from this. And don't worry about dinner. Twilight volunteered to cook for us.” Trying to put on a smile, Luna continued, “I am not sure if she fully understands the use of a stove, though, so be prepared for that when we get home."

"I really don't feel like eating, Luna."

"Celestia, you need to eat something. And it may hurt Twilight's feelings to know her meal is going uneaten. Please, if not for yourself, at least eat for us."

"Fine. But don't expect me to put on a smile."

"Fair enough." Satisfied, Luna changed the subject. "By the way, the school board had to be contacted about this.”

Celestia looked down, letting out a tough sigh. “Yes, I know. Did you contact them?”

“Yes. They want a meeting with you within seven weeks. I asked for it to be sooner than that, but they wanted to wait to see what the parents are doing about this whole situation, and they need to get a lawyer involved, as well.”

“Great. That’ll make talking to those--”

“Now, Tia, I am sure it is nothing more than a formality. You're a good principal and a good educator. I am sure you have nothing to fear.”

“Nothing to fear? Luna, I let Sunset die! I should have restricted access to the internet at school. I should have asked Applejack to show me the photo on the website and asked her who else had seen it. I should have--”

“That’s enough, Celestia!” Luna snapped. “You are not at fault for Sunset's death. You did all you could. You were there for her when she needed a shoulder to cry on. You were there for her when she needed someone to adopt her and take care of her. You have done more for her than for your own daughter!”

Luna’s eyes went wide with shock. She quickly laid a hand over her mouth as she gulped, saying, “Oh, God, Tia, I am so sorry! I didn’t--”

“No, you're right. If I had just paid better attention to Eventide, then she wouldn’t have run away. You always were there for her. You were the one who comforted her when she had nightmares. You were the one who got her out of that awful hospital. You did more for her than I ever could...or did.”

Unable to handle it anymore, Celestia broke down crying, only finding the ability to speak again as she felt Luna's comforting hand on her shoulder. “Why did Sunset have to leave us with this pain, Luna? Why did she have to do this to us?”

“I don’t know, Tia. I really wish I did.”

“It just hurts that she ended her life rather than coming to us for help. I know a teacher shouldn’t get emotionally involved with their students, but I couldn’t help it. She reminded me so much of my own daughter. I just wanted to help her as best as I could, and now, I can’t help her anymore.”

The rest of the ride was spent in relative silence aside from Celestia's sniffling as she calmed down. Arriving home, Celestia wordlessly got out of the car and headed into the house. Luna got out herself and looked across the street, seeing a small church. “Damn you,” she snarled. Luna headed inside as well, shutting and locking the door behind her.

Twilight leaned out of the kitchen, a frying pan in one hand and a spatula in the other.

“Dinner will be ready in just about half an hour. Would you like wine, milk or juice for dinner, Luna?”

“Oh, um, juice. And give Celestia juice as well. I don't think she should be drinking alcohol right now.”

Twilight's smile fell slightly. “Alright.”

Twilight headed back into the kitchen with Luna in tow. Meanwhile, Celestia walked into her bedroom, locking the door. She slid against the oak door, falling to the floor. Curling up, she sobbed until her sister came to get her for dinner half an hour later.