The classes passed agonizingly slowly. As soon as the bell for lunch rang, the Mane 5 rushed to the cafeteria. Sunset Shimmer was already there, sitting alone at the table and ignoring the glares sent her way. Rainbow went to sit next to her before feeling a hand on her shoulder, "Ah don't think that's wise right now," said Applejack.

Rainbow Dash shrugged her off, "Why the hell not?! Look at her!"

"We gotta think of a plan on how to fix this before we do anythin'."

Rainbow wanted to argue, but reluctantly saw the logic in Applejack. They sat down at their table. Rainbow Dash sighed, "So, any ideas?"

They thought for minutes on end before Applejack spoke up, "We gotta talk ta Twilight. Ah'm sure she can fix this," The others seemed to agree with that plan before Applejack sighed, "Problem is, it's most likely wit' Sunset. Now who's gonna go talk ta her?"

"I-I would," started Rainbow Dash, "B-but I don't think she'll listen to me. Or any of us."

"She listened to Applejack. Beside, you two were closer than any of us before...all of this happened. Maybe that'll come in handy," said Pinkie.

Applejack gulped. What Pinkie said was true: Applejack and Sunset were close. Sunset helped Applejack on her farm multiple times, "A-alright. Ah'll go talk ta her."

"Um, girls..." started Fluttershy, pointing.

They followed where she was pointing at and saw a student rapidly approaching Sunset. Before they could do anything, the student spilled Sunset's lunch on her lap and sneered.

Rainbow stood up, fuming, "Why that no good little..." she trailed off as she and the girls saw how Sunset reacted.

She smiled. Just smiled coldly at the student, which unnerved said student. He wasn't expecting that kind of reaction. None of them were. Sunset slowly stood up and whispered something in the student's ear. He froze up and paled. They heard him quietly say, "Y-you wouldn't..."

Sunset just tilted her head at him, "Try me."

The student immediately backed away, slightly shaking. Sunset got out of her seat and quietly went to the bathroom. Applejack saw this as good a time as any to talk to Sunset.

She reached the bathroom and saw Sunset staring in the mirror. Applejack took a deep breath and walked to her, "Sunset, we needa talk."

Sunset turned around and looked at Applejack in feigned interest, "Whatever is the matter, Applejack?"

Applejack winced but continued onward, "Th-the girls an' Ah needa talk ta Twilight. Now, Ah know ya don't like us anymore, an' Ah cant fault ya fer that, but maybe Twi could fix this whole thang. Wouldn't ya want that? M-maybe we can even go back ta bein' friends?"

Sunset tapped her finger on her chin, "Hmm...nah."

Applejack flinched, "C-c'mon, Sunset. Twilight can fix this, I promise."

"Even if I still had it, I wouldn't give it to you."

Applejack's stomach grew cold, "Wh-whut do ya mean by that? Whut happened ta th' book, Sunset?"

Sunset grinned, "I burnt it!" At Applejack's horrified face, Sunset burst out laughing, "Oh man, that was too easy! Nah, I just threw it in the trash where it belongs."

That didn't make Applejack feel any better, "Wh-where did ya throw it out?" Maybe the book was still there.

"In one of the school's trash cans. Don't even bother looking for it. It's probably in a land fill by now."

Applejack stared at Sunset in shock, "Why?!" she yelled, "How could ya cast Twi aside like that?"

"You mean like you did to me?" Sunset seemed to enjoy Applejack's hurt expression, "Simple. I realized Twilight lied. There's no use for friendship in this world. Maybe in Equestria, but not here."

"Y-yer wrong! Friendship is a good thang!"

"Unlikely. After all, just look at your 'friends'."

Applejack swallowed, "Wh-whut do ya mean by that?"

"Are you really sure they're your friends? What if they're just tolerating you like you did with me, waiting for the chance to throw you out."

Applejack shook her head, "Th-that's a lie!"

"Is it? Think about it. They're probably going to go to college, leaving you behind at your dirty little farm. Speaking of dirt, you smell. I'm surprised that they are able to stand your stench. Plus, you're dumber than the dirt you farm."

"S-stop!" Applejack had tears in her eyes. This wasn't the Sunset they knew. This wasn't even the old Sunset. This was worse. They hadn't hurt her this much, had they?

"Nah, I got a few more reasons to point out that they aren't really your friends. Rarity hates your fashion sense."

"Th-that's not true!"

"Want me to prove it?" Sunset pulled out a recorder device and pressed play. Her fashion choices are dreadful. Absolutely horrendous.

Applejack's eyes went huge, tears starting to leak out. Sunset continued, "Pinkie Pie thinks you smell."

And I'm like: peee-uuu, does that girl need a bath.

Applejack's breath started to shudder, trying to keep from sobbing. Sunset grinned cruelly, "And Rainbow Dash thinks you're stupid."

Wow, she got a worse grade than me.

Applejack fell to her knees, starting to cry, "Fluttershy just doesn't like you."

Why does she always have to be near me?

Applejack sobbed into her hands. Sunset knelt down and put a comforting hand on Applejack's heaving shoulder, "They're not your friends," she said quietly, "They never were. The only friend you need is yourself."

Applejack looked up at her, tears streaming down her cheeks, "Ah'm sorry...Ah'm so sorry."

Sunset smiled warmly at her, and Applejack thought that maybe Sunset had forgiven her, "Too little, too late."

With that, Sunset got up and walked away from the broken Applejack, who had resumed her crying. Sunset smiled as her plan started to come together.