It was a new day in Ponyville. Celestia's sun shone brightly outside and ponies went about their business. At Golden Oaks Library, Twilight was notable more upbeat than normal. She did some organizing with her genealogy books during which Pinkie made a visit and seemed to discover something important. After she ran off; Twilight, Sunset and Spike sat down for breakfast.

"Today is a great day." said Twilight beaming.

"Geez Twilight, you're upbeat today." noted Spike.

"Of course I am." replied Twilight smiling.

"I think I know why." mused Sunset.

"Oh please let me hear you hypothesis." requested Twilight.

"I think you're happy because you're relationship with Rarity is improving." said Sunset.

"I think you might be right." confirmed Twilight.

"I always knew Rarity would be the first to come around." said Spike proudly.

Both mares shared a chuckle at this.

"Well, I'm glad you're back." said Spike.

"Well Spike, I'm not totally back." said Twilight.

"What do you mean?" asked Spike confused.

"Depression won't just go away." answered Twilight.

"Yeah. But, I hoped you where kinda better." sighed Spike.

Twilight chuckled.

"Spike, I do feel a bit better." said Twilight.

Spike smiled happy to hear this.

"Baby steps, baby dragon." stated Sunset.

Spike snorted laughed at this.

"Oh man." said Spike embarrassed.

"It's nothing to be ashamed of." said Twilight.

"Some ponies might find it cute." added Sunset.

Spike blushed.

"So, any one have any plans for today?" asked Sunset.

Spike cleared his throat.

"I'm going to go back and re-read some of my comics." answered the baby dragon.

"I'm probably go to re-read a few of the alchemy books." said Sunset.

"Then we just need to find a lead mine and we'll be rich." joked Twilight.

Sunset chuckled.

"What about you?" asked Sunset.

Twilight rubbed her chin as she had to think.

"I guess I could check out some of my old spell books." answered Twilight.

"Oh. I might join you later." cooed Sunset.

"That would be lovely." replied Twilight soothingly.

"Maybe we could cuddle." proposed Sunset.

"I wouldn't object." replied Twilight.

Spike interrupted the love talk by pretending to gag.

"This lovey mush is making me sick." complained Spike.

"Says the one who swoons over Rarity all the time." countered Sunset.

"That's totally different!" declared Spike.

Sunset and Twilight giggled.

"Anyway, that sounds great and I hope you enjoy yourselves." said Spike.

"Thanks." replied Twilight grateful.

Spike shrugged his shoulders.

"I feel so good." thought Twilight amazed.

The three finished breakfast.

"I'm off to ready comics." said Spike.

The baby dragon took the plates to the sink.

"Love ya Twilight." said Sunset.

"Love you too." said Twilight.

The two ponies shared a kiss. Spike headed to find a quiet place and re-read his comics. Sunset gathered alchemy books then settled down and began reading. Twilight grabbed her spell books and took them with her to her bed. She felt she was getting better and not relying on her magic. Twilight climbed into bed and cracked the book open.

"I can't believe I actually feel happy." said Twilight pleased.

("Hello.") said the voice.

The unicorn let out a sigh.

"Of course." sighed Twilight.

("Why so glum?") asked the voice.

"You're not exactly the most chipper...voice." answered Twilight.

("I'm only interested in your best interest.") said the voice.

"Look, I'm going through a lot." noted Twilight.

("And I want to help you through it.") replied the voice.

"You haven't exactly been pushing for me and my friends to get together." said Twilight.

("They rejected you.") said the voice.

"But now Rarity and I are starting over." stated Twilight.

("Be careful.") said the voice.

"Careful of what?" asked Twilight worried.

("I don't want you to get hurt.") answered the voice.

"You think this is a trick." realized Twilight.

("She did seem to forgive you pretty quickly.") said the voice.

Twilight thought for a moment.

"That did seem odd." admitted Twilight.

("I don't want you to fall into a trap.") said the voice.

Twilight shook her head.

"I don't know." sighed Twilight.

("It's okay Twilight. You're safe.") cooed the voice comforting.

"Thanks." replied Twilight grateful.

Meanwhile, Spike had tried to get into his comics. However, he was troubled and unable to get into things. Sighing, the baby dragon decided he was done reading comics for the time being. He then went off looking for Sunset. Spike headed to the cot Sunset had set up in the lab. Sure enough, Sunset Shimmer was on the cot reading an alchemy book by Starswirl. Sunset spotted Spike and put the book down.

"Hello Spike." said Sunset.

Spike sat down in front of the cot.

"I thought you where gonna read your comics." noted Sunset.

"Well I tried...but couldn't." said Spike.

"What's wrong?" asked Sunset.

"I'm worried about Twilight."

"So am I." confessed Sunset.

"You noticed she's been acting odd too." replied Spike surprised.

"Yeah." confirmed Sunset.

"I get she's depressed..." began Spike.

"But, you can't shake the feeling she's hiding something." finished Sunset.

"Exactly!" declared Spike.

"She's definitely hiding something." stated Sunset.

"Then what do we do?" asked Spike worried.

Sunset thought for a moment.

"I'm going to talk to her." answered Sunset.

"Oh thank Celestia." sighed Spike relieved.

"I know you're worried and I am too." confessed Sunset.

"You seem so calm." noted Spike amazed.

"I need to be strong for both of us." replied Sunset.

"You're awesome." said Spike amazed.

"Just doing what I have to do." shrugged Sunset.

Sunset got off the cot.

"You wait here. I'll talk to Twilight." said Sunset.

"Thanks." said Spike.

Sunset wrapped her leg around Spike and they hugged. Sunset then left while Spike hopped on the cot. Sunset headed out of the lab and toward Twilight. Twilight seemed to be mumbling to herself as she approached. This only made Sunset more concerned. Sunset decided it was better she not surprise Twilight.

"Hey Twilight." said Sunset.

Twilight jerked her head around.

"Hello Sunset." said Twilight.

"I was hoping we could spend time together." said Sunset.

Twilight thought for a moment.

"Okay." agreed Twilight.

Sunset walked up to the bed.

"It's good to spent time with you." said Sunset.

Sunset hopped onto the bed.

"So do I." agreed Twilight blushing.

"Come here." cooed Sunset softly.

The two shared a kiss.

"So...is everything okay?" asked Sunset.

Twilight's eyes shot open.

"Why would you say that?" asked Twilight nervously.

"Just asking." answered Sunset.

Twilight gave Sunset a nervous glance.

"Twilight..." began Sunset.

"I'm fine!" declared Twilight.

"That was odd." mused Sunset.

Twilight's eyes nervously shot back and forth.

"Twilight, please don't lie." requested Sunset.

Twilight gulped nervously.

"I'm not." said Twilight, horrible lying.

Twilight anxiously chuckled.

"You're a shit liar." noted Sunset.

"Look, I am fine." said Twilight.

Sunset let out a sigh.

"Please don't lie to me." requested Sunset.

"I'm not!" cried Twilight.

"Twi..." began Sunset.

"I'm fine!" declared Twilight.

"Spike and I are worried about you." stated Sunset.

"There's nothing to be worried about." replied Twilight frazzled.

"There obviously is." said Sunset.

"I know I am fine!" declared Twilight.

"We only want to help." noted Sunset.

"Maybe I don't need help." muttered Twilight.

"What did you?" asked Sunset.

"I said I don't need help!" answered Twilight loudly.

"Twilight..." began Sunset.

"Please leave." requested Twilight.

"Look Twilight..." began Sunset.

"I said leave!" snapped Twilight.

"Okay." agreed Sunset.

Sunset left and headed town to the common room where Spike was waiting.

"I see you couldn't wait." sighed Sunset.

"Yeah and I heard her reply." confirmed Spike sadly.

"She is not doing well and it's our duty to help her no matter what." said Sunset.

"Will she be okay?" asked Spike worried.

Sunset took a moment.

"I can't answer for sure, but I know we will do everything to make sure she does." answered Sunset.

Meanwhile, Twilight was on her bed shaking a bit.

"They're against me." said Twilight.

("I was afraid of this.") said the voice.

"You're right. You've been right." said Twilight.

("So it appears.") mused the voice.

"What do I do?" asked Twilight nervously.

("Keep your distance.") answered the voice.

"If I keep my distance they can't hurt me." realized Twilight.

("That's the idea.") replied the voice.

Author's Notes:

A/N: That is where I'll end things for now. With the return of MLP, I will work on more chapters to add in the future. During the hiatus its self, I've worked on the next few chapters. Next time, the events of "Rainbow Falls" are covered. *Shudders* Please review.