Author's Notes:

Quick little chapter to lay some more groundwork~ ^^

Sunset hummed happily as she sorted the strands of multi colored hair on the sleeping Siren’s head, Sonata snoring and giving happy little coos periodically. It had been a wild night, just like Sonata had promised, but probably not as she intended.

Sunset shifted her legs around as she giggled, stroking a finger down the soft aqua cheeks of the girl with who she was sharing a bed with. Sonata was full of adorable moments while awake, making silly comments or overreacting over the silliest things, but while she slept she had a strange, childlike innocence about her.

The Siren gave another happy little giggle, turning about suddenly and wrapping Sunset in a loose hug, burying herself in the plush bosom of the amber teen. Sunset gave another chuckle as she continued to work with the girl’s hair, removing knots and straightening out curled hairs.

A small beam of light started to filter in through the mostly drawn blinds, the sun starting to rise high enough to colour the world. Sunset blinked momentarily as the room brightened slightly, the girl giving a small, muffled yawn. She hadn’t slept at all the last night, but still found herself brimming with energy even though Sonata had passed out a few hours ago.

She gave a sad smile as she untangled from the girl, kissing her on the brow when she noticed Sonata starting to give a small frown. She slipped her legs over the edge of the bed, feet resting on the soft floor as she raised her arms above her head in a stretch, her muscles giving happy little pulls as the girl moved about. She looked over at the mess that was supposed to be her bed, moisture still spotting the mess of the sheets that littered the plush mattress. Hopefully that would dry up over the day, but given the early season heat, Sunset was worried about the smell soaking into the tent.

Hopefully she could think up something to remedy the situation while she took a small shower. She gave a small smirk as she stood up, Timber would probably love to see her cross the campgrounds to the showers in the nude, and he probably wouldn’t be the only one. She walked softly over to her suitcase as she thought back on the young man, wondering how desperate he had to be to hit on high school girls, even if they were graduating soon. Given all the weak pickup lines and lewd comments, he probably thought of himself as a regular Casanova type.

She started to dig through her suitcase, resolving to pack things away later when she was done her shower, throwing clothes in loosely folded piles as she searched for her towel and bathing supplies. Rarity probably would be shocked at how little she was taking, whereas most anybody else would scoff at how much she packed.

She pulled out one of her fluffiest towels, rubbing her face affectionately against the fabric as she remained kneeling on the floor, a cool breeze starting to waft through the air vents in the tent. She threw the towel over her shoulder as she continued her search for the bag of various shampoos and moisturizers, giving a small chuckle when she thought about the size of the suitcase. Velvet had lent the teen one of the family’s smaller suitcases, yet it appeared as if it could carry a small family in it, the teen wondering how much further she would have to dig.

She grabbed one of her nightgowns as it appeared, setting it also on her shoulder. It would be useful in covering herself as she made her way to the showers, as well as the rather risque pair of panties that found its way into her grasp. Why did she even pack these? Oh, right. She remembered the instant her hands clutched around them, the silk feeling perfectly chilled and oh so delectable.

Finally digging out her bag, she looked back at the Siren, giving a small gasp and a few giggles when she found Sonata had thrown off all of the covers. Her arms laid splayed out, one leg bent up somehow while the girl breathed softly, large smile on her face. Lamenting that she couldn’t join her friend, Sunset set about to getting somewhat dressed, the panties sliding up her legs and securing themselves lightly against her hips, while the knee length gown of pure white slid down her arms and rested around her, protecting her body from wandering eyes. Well, somewhat.

She gave one last look back at Sonata, before hefting her towel back onto her shoulder and carrying her large selection of cleaning supplies out of the tent with her. The small fabric doors made way for the girl, her eyes blinding as even more light flooded them. It must have been late nights for everyone else, as no one else seemed to be up and about at the moment. Securing her sandals to her feet, she made her way along the dewy grass that covered the campground, wandering along the main path. She was half tempted to go into the various tents and yell at everyone to wake up, but thought against it when she thought about how she would feel if someone else were to do something similar.

She kept her eyes peeled for Timber, but did her best to not appear like she was actively looking by hiding her intentions by looking around at the scenery of the camp. The trees were blooming wonderfully, the pines rustling as animals started their running around for food and mates. The air was starting to become the stage for the orchestra of various birds that sang out in dulcet tones. She smiled as she crossed the barrier of the Gemstone Gala grounds, making her way into the heat of the camp.

Crack

Sunset paused when she heard a branch snap from the small grove to the right. The morning was still fresh so she couldn’t see to far into the woods, but she thought she spied… something. She was about to take a few steps closer before she heard a rather annoying voice call out to her.

“Good morning! You sure are an early riser!” Timber Spruce called out, grin already plastered over his face. Didn’t he get that she wasn’t interested in his lame babbling?

“Morning.” She replied bluntly, moving to pass him and praying to Celestia that he got the message. Instead she had to sigh internally when the young man decided to walk beside her, attempting to make small talk.

“Y’know, I could carry that bag for you!” He offered not so innocently, hands reaching out towards her large bag, only for Sunset to pull it away.

“It’s fine, I’ve carried heavier.” She replied, not sparing a look back at him. God, he was so annoying.

“Heh, I bet.”

Sunset paused, looking over to the young man just in time to see his leering gaze move away from her chest. A loud crack resounded through the air, followed by the sound of her bag hitting the ground and Timber Spruce stuttering away and clenching his cheek.

“You pervert!” She half shouted. “Stay the fuck away from me and the others, or Celestia help you.”

She didn’t wait for a response. She picked up her bag in her stinging hand and made her way towards the showers. At least they were cordoned off and not unisex, she did not need to have him attempt to ‘join her’ as she tried to clean his sleaze off of her. She stomped away, or at least stomped as best as her flip flops would allow, cursing that she didn’t still have hooves. Those let idiots know not to mess around.

She sighed when she got to the front of the women’s shower, looking around to make sure Timber wasn’t chasing her still. With no Timber Spruce in sight she grabbed the door handle and pushed, the wooden gate allowing her to cross the threshold.

“Waaahg!”

“Oof!”

Sunset walked in just in time to hear two recognizable voices, followed by a small thud of something contacting another thing. She set down her bag and rushed around the corner, trying to make sure everyone was fine.

“Hey! Are you girls al...right…?” She paused when she came around the corner, freezing upon seeing two of her friends on the ground.

Indigo Zap laid down on the moist rubbery material that made up the shower room’s floor, arms laying at her sides.

Sunny Flare was down on all fours, shaking her head to try and get the water out of her bangs.

“Well now, what have I just walked in on?” Sunset asked slyly, Aria worthy grin spread across her face as her arms crossed underneath her bust. Sunny was kneeling over top of Indigo, the two of them naked and laying just outside of one of the shower stalls, the ‘door’ swung open and lying motionless against the next stall.

“Er…” Sunny Flare started to blush immensely, but didn’t move from her position, her breasts somewhat covering Indigo’s smaller rack from Sunset’s prying eyes. Thankfully the two only had their top halves sticking out, Sunset wondering what their bottom halves were like at the moment.

“It ain’t what ya think it is, ya perv!” Indigo was wearing a blush so deep, she looked ready for a firefighter team to come put her out.

“Mhmm…” Sunset responded, obviously unconvinced by the two that still had yet to get up. “So what you’re saying is that I didn’t just walk in and interrupt two of my friends make out session? ‘Cause I mean, why else would you two be sharing a single stall in an empty shower room.”

“Um… The other one’s aren’t working?” Sunny offered uselessly, Sunset hiking a brow as she pointed to another shower that was still running.

“I swear, Red! If you tell another person about this, your magic ass is toast!” Indigo said, the girl struggling to get out from underneath Sunny.

“Indigo!?” Sunny Flare looked across at Indigo in shock as she kneeled up, surprised at how honest the girl was being about the situation.

“What? No reason not to tell her the truth. I trust her to not spread our secret.” She looked down and somewhat bent over, offering a hand to Sunny Flare, the girl graciously taking the assistance to get up.

“So what are you doing here?” Indigo asked, looking back at Sunset, her hands resting on her hips as if she was daring Sunset to take a look at her nude body.

“Um, to shower, ya numbskull.” Sunset shot back playfully as she reached down and pulled her nightgown up over her head in a single motion. Indigo chuckled as she watched Sunny Flare go a deeper red than even she had been.

“Oh right! Money Girl here hasn’t had a chance to see you in the buff before.” Indigo said, playfully nudging the blushing Shadowbolt in the side, before reaching out to stop the girl from pitching over.

“Heh, I guess that’s right…” Sunset said as she wondered how the girls would react when they all went down to the beach later. Sure, they had to put up with her in uniform at school, or casual wear when they were out and about, but Sunset had made sure to bring a little more risque bikini to this trip, again she didn’t know why.

She finished removing her underwear, tossing all of her clothes into one of the empty storage stalls and hefting her bag over to the still running shower.

“Er, it’s been running for awhile, it’s probably cold now.” Sunny said as Sunset entered her former stall.

“Perfect.” Sunset exclaimed as she entered the freezing cold wash, her skin instantly developing goosebumps as she shuddered happily. “Though it should really be you two in here.” She said when she finally stopped her teeth from clattering.

“Oh, hah hah.” Indigo said, pulling Sunny Flare back into the stall and reaching down, pulling up a shampoo bottle and squeezing some of the viscous fluid onto Sunny Flare’s head, tossing the bottle away and massaging her friends head vigorously.

“In all seriousness though, I’m happy for you two.” Sunset said as she concentrated on her magic, the water slowly warming up due to the spell she was channeling. “How long have you two been together?” she asked as steam started to pour from her stall. The two other girls looked at each other, shrugging before turning back to look as Sunset.

“About a year? Maybe?” Indigo said, returning to her focus on scrubbing Sunny’s shortish hair.

“That sounds about right.” Sunny Flare added, before breaking i to giggles. “You were so adorable when you asked me out.”

“Sh-shut up, Money Girl!” Indigo said, reaching around and delivering a nuggy to the giggling girls scalp.

“Oh? Do tell, Indigo dear.” Sunset said, smiling at the giggling couple.

“Yeah, start from the beginning!”

All three girls froze. No.

“I would love to hear how you two started banging!” Timber Spruce said, leaning against the threshold from the room in a relaxed manner. All three girls gave shrill shrieks, the trio ducking and covering themselves up.

“What the actual shit are you doing here, you fucking asshole!?” Indigo shouted, reaching down and hurling the shampoo bottle at the grinning man. He ducked with a chuckle, the bottle sailing over him and clattering against the wooden wall behind him.

“Well why can’t I be in here?” He asked with a shite eating grin. “These are unisex showers after all!”

“No their not, you incorrigible sleazeball!” Sunny Flare shouted in hatred. Sunset felt ready to beat the pulp out of him.

“Obviously, none of you bothered to read the sign on your way in then.” He said in smug satisfaction, leering at the cowering girls salaciously.

“I would suggest you hide the sign better next time, douchebag.” Aria said as she spun the man around, decking him in the bruising cheek with a savage hook, followed by Sonata cracking him in the head with what appeared to be a wooden sign.

“I can’t believe how pathetic you are.” Adagio said in a disgusted matter, looking down at the man who was now sporting a bloody nose. “I suggest you get out while you can still breathe.”

He shrugged as he got up, wiping away the small trail of blood oozing from his nose.

“So you girls like it rough, that’s fine. I know all of you will get to see my wood soon.” He said as he waved farewell, making his way out of the extremely hostile environment.

“That ballsless fucker!” Aria screamed, struggling to break free from her two sisters and chase after Timber.

“Sit, Aria.” Adagio commanded, the girl giving one last attempt at breaking free before huffing and crossing her arms.

“Yeah! We got video evidence of him tinkering with the signs, we will show it to Cadence and Gloriosa Daisy after we make sure these two get back safe.” Sonata said, comforting her still fuming sister.

“Whatever.” Aria said, pouting adorably. “I’m just pissed off that he may have gotten a chance to see Shimmer in the nude before I did.”

Everybody present groaned and face palmed, the three wet and naked girls immediately returning to their showers.