August 7

Sunset’s heart pounded as the cold air hit her face. She ran and ran and ran. She didn’t know where she was going only that she wanted to be going. Anywhere! She didn’t care. Away from her fears. Away from her expectations. She ran.

Eventually the scenery started looking familiar and Sunset realized her autopilot was taking her back to her high school. She slowed to a jog as she entered the parking lot. She walked over to the stadium.

The stadium was almost completely pitch black. She climbed the bleachers by memory and touch eventually making it to her favorite seat. She took comfort feeling the cold familiar medal. As the familiarity calmed her down a wave of nostalgic memories washed over her.

Monday night, middle of november, freshman year
“Hay Sunset. I got here as soon as I could. I brought you some chocolate. Want to talk?”

I meet his eyes. Out of everyone here he had been the nicest person. His unconditional kindness had reminded me of the guards back in equestria. I had taken so much comfort in his warm smile.

“I don’t understand what is so wrong with me sleeping in that abandoned dog shed. I don’t get what those officer's problem is. I don’t have enough money for a real apartment yet! I still working on that. So what do they want me to do in the meantime. Freeze and soak to death in an alley?”

“I’m so sorry.”

“It’s not your fault.” I brake of a piece of chocolate and put it in my mouth. He wraps an arm around me. We just sit there.

Thursday morning, early February, Freshman year

I spot him. He is sitting in our spot there is a folded paper next to him and he is hiding something behind him. I sprint up the steps to meet him. We embrace excitedly.

He picks up the paper “Will you go out with me on this special day?” he smiles and open the paper. On it i see a clumsy drawing of us in front of an anatomically correct heart.

He remembers!

“Yes!”

He offers me a single yellow rose.

I pull him in for our first kiss.

Friday evening, late July Sophomore year

I see him approach in dress shirt and black genes. His hair lays flat and his eyes shine bright.

“Finally!” I call to him. “I thought you might not show up!” I tease.

He smiles sheepishly “Sorry my preparations took a little longer than I planned.” He pulls out a blindfold. “Do you trust me?”

“Yes.” He carefully ties the blindfold over my eyes.

“Take my hand!”

He guides me down the steps and along the concrete walkway. Finally we stop.

“Ready?”

I remove my blindfold.

“Surprize!” My eyes adjust and I see a purple and red motorcycle in front of me.

I am speechless.

“You have always complained about not having much for transportation and I thought you would look good on a bike. I know this one is a little run down but it was the best I could afford.

“You bought this! For me!?”

“Yeah. I have been saving for a while.”

“You bought this. All by yourself…”

“Well I had some help. My brother and cousins chipped in a little and so did a few friends.”

“Wow.”

“It’s not perfect but we can work on it. My dad is a mechanic and he can help us!”

“Sounds wonderful.” I stare at the bike. It is a little rusty and it just looks old but I can see it working fine. “I just can’t be like you did this for me.”

“Well...”

“Sunset.”

“I…”

“Sunset!”

Twilight’s voice broke Sunset’s illusion. The cold air hit her again and a wave of disappointment washed over her. She opened her eyes and saw Twilight and the level below her. Twilight had a concerned expression.

“Sunset?”

Sunset blinked and looked away.

“Sunset. Can we talk?”

Sunset brought her knees to her chest and continued to look away. Twilight walked up to her and sat down next to her. The two sat there for few minutes.

Just as Twilight was going to try to speak again Sunset stood up. She awkwardly climbed down several seats and sat down again. She looked back and motioned to a bewildered and offended Twilight to join her. Twilight got up and followed.

“I’m sorry about leaving earlier. I was having a panic attack… I just had to get out of there.” Sunset said in a slightly flat voice.

“Was it because of seeing your human counterpart?”

Sunset tensed up. “Well we don’t know if she… they are. But yeah seeing her triggered something in me. I don’t know what.” Sunset’s voice was oddly subdued.

“Yeah I panicked a little when I saw the pony ummm princes person or whatever. An she is named Sunset. I asked.”

“You what!” Sunset voice was loud. Twilight hadn’t realized how quiet Sunset’s voice had been until hearing her shout.

“I went up to the two of them after you left and talked to them. They were very nice.”

Several emotions flashed across Sunset’s face. “That’s nice.” Sunset’s voice was controlled.

“Yeah. I got Sunset’s number so we can meet them and talk!”

“Excuse me!” Sunset demanded.

“I thought it would be good. The other Sunset looked pretty confused and alarmed. She looked like if felt when I saw the... pony Twilight. She panicked and I almost passed out. I don’t think it’s unreasonable to assume that the Other Sunset is going through similar feelings… At the very least I think we ruined her date… I just think we owe it to them to meet and talk.”

“I don’t think we should just tell them everything. I mean we worked so hard to keep things quiet. I… can we trust them? I don’t think we should tell them. At least not yet.”

“That’s fair I guess. What are we going to say? Where do you want to draw the line?”

“At the magic and portals and ponies! Everything else can be fair game I guess.”

“Alright.” Twilight took of her glasses and cleaned them.

Sunset took a deep breath. In a much calmer voice she said “so now what?”

When Twilight didn’t respond Sunset glanced over and saw that Twilight was texting. She hit send and then said, “I have our desert in a box. Let's go back to my apartment and relax.”

Twilight fumbled with her keys for a moment before opening the door. Sunset looked around Twilight’s large apartment as Twilight walked over to the fridge. The walls were unnaturally spotless.

“Did you use your magic to clean the walls?”

Twilight jumped. “No” he voice wavered slightly.

“You did! You used your magic to remove every little speck off the walls!”

“Well I wanted my place to look nice for you!”

“Ah… thanks!” Sunset and Twilight walk into Twilight's bedroom. The two approach Twilight's dresser. Twilight and Sunset both get clothes out and look at each other. “As the host I insist that you shower first!” Twilight declared.
Sunset obliged.

After the two were done getting cleaned up they lay down in Twilight's bed.

“So how was your day?” Twilight asked turning to face Sunset.

“It was fine. What about you?”

“I was pretty good too!” twilight and Sunset laying bed for a few minutes staring at the ceiling.

“Sunset...”

“Yeah?”

“Where did you get your necklace? I don’t remember seeing it before.”

“Applejack gave it to me this afternoon!”

“Oh… ummm. Isn’t… Never mind!”

“What?” Sunset turned to Twilight.

“Nothing!” Twilight looked uncomfortable.

“Sense when is Twilight Sparkle afraid of asking questions!”

“I just feel like it is offensive or insensitive for me to ask.”

“Can you ask and then we can talk about it?” Sunset said.

“I was wondering where Applejack got the money? Last year the harvest was bad and so they are currently just scraping by? I feel it is inappropriate for me to ask because my parents are rich and I’ve always been financially well off.” Twilight stared at the ceiling.

“I hadn’t thought of that. I’ll ask her maybe. And I appreciate your sensitivity but I don’t think the question is out of line.”

Twilight's phone lit up. Twilight checked it. “Sunset, the other one, and Moon Dancer can meet us at six for dinner somewhere. What do you think?”

“Sure.” Sunset paused, “I was thinking maybe we should talk to the others about this. Keep them in the loop and see if they have any ideas about moving forward.”

“I am all for keeping our friends in the loop but ideas? Ummm… Sunset where are your going with this?”

“I… I don’t know. Your right it is a stupid idea. Forget I suggested it.”

“That’s not what I said. I think it is a good idea. We should meet up and talk.”

“Why the sudden enthusiasm?”

“You need it.”

Author's Notes:

I got another one done! sorry this one took a while. I have been thinking trough where I wan the the story to go and some details. I will post again a soon as I can. Please comment it motivates me!