The sun arose thanks to Celestia which marked a new day in Equestria. Sunset and Spike awoke to start their days. The two of them quickly noticed that another pony was missing: Twilight Sparkle. The two talked quickly and agreed to got up together. They approached Twilight's bed to see the unicorn lying under her covers.

"Hey Twilight" began Sunset gently.

Twilight didn't respond.

"Twi, it's time to get up." said Spike.

Twilight let out a flat sigh.

"I don't want to get up." muttered Twilight.

"But, you can't stay in bed all day!" declared Spike.

"Yes I can." replied Twilight.

Spike hopped up and sat next to Twilight.

"Look, I know you're hurting Twilight. But you can't stay in bed all day." said Spike.

"You have understand the others where really hurt by what happened." added Sunset.

"I blame myself." said Twilight.

"It's not your fault." said Sunset.

"Yes it is!" declared Twilight.

"You where under the control of Sombra." noted Sunset.

"I'm not making excuses for my actions. I'm taking responsibility for what I did." said Twilight.

"Admirable." mused Spike.

"Just because Pinkie and Rainbow are mad doesn't mean the others hate you." said Sunset.

"Still can't believe Pinkie snapped like that." admitted Spike.

"Of course they are." said Twilight.

Sunset used her magic to pull the covers off Twilight.

"No they don't!" declared Spike.

Sunset lifted Twilight out of her bed with her magic.

"We're going to see Applejack, Fluttershy and Rarity." stated Sunset.

"You'll see they don't hate you!" declared Spike.

The trio departed from Golden Oaks Library. Twilight Sparkle left reluctantly and hoped nopony would notice her. Of course, they did which marked a return to the looks of fear and hatred she was getting used to. They left the town and walked the dirty road to Sweet Apple Acres. To Twilight, it seemed as if the apples had grown bigger since she was gone. Twilight wasn't sure if this meant the Apple family where experiencing a good crop of apples or if her memory was playing tricks on her. Twilight didn't notice the bucket of apples headed her away.

"Look out!" cried Spike.

Sunset used her magic to blast the bucket sending splintered wood and apple bits everywhere.

"Get off ma property!" declared Applejack.

"Applejack! You could have seriously hurt Twilight!" cried Sunset.

Applejack spat on the ground.

"Would'a served her right." said Applejack coldly.

"Let's go." whispered Twilight softly.

Sunset turned her head.

"Not yet." replied Sunset.

Sunset turned her attention back to the farmer.

"I know you're mad..." began Sunset.

"I'm furious!" declared Applejack.

"Twilight feels terrible for what happened." noted Sunset.

"Plus she was being controlled by Sombra.' added Spike.

"First, if she feels terrible then that is a good thing as far as I see..." began Applejack.

Applejack gave Twilight a scornful scowl.

"Second, I don't give a hoot about Sombra. Twilight committed horrible atrocities." said Applejack.

"It's true." said Twilight sadly.

"She was the reason Big Mac and Granny where enslaved." continued Applejack.

Twilight felt her guilt rising.

"Do you know what happened to them?" asked Applejack.

"No." answered Twilight honestly.

"Big Mac was forced to work in the Crystal Mines without a break." began Applejack.

Applejack needed a moment.

"Granny Smith was chained in a dungeon and left to die." added Applejack.

"But she survived." noted Spike.

"Barely." said Applejack bitterly.

Twilight winced at this.

"Thank Celestia that Big Mac broke her out after Sombra was defeated in Canterlot." explained Applejack.

"Twilight defeated Sombra. You where there." said Spike.

"It was her fault she was in this mess." replied Applejack.

Twilight remained silent.

"Both of Rarity's parents where put into slavery working the mines like Big Mac." continued Applejack hurting.

Twilight felt the pain in her chest growing.

"Thank Celestia that Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle escaped." sighed Applejack.

Twilight did feel a little better know the two youths weren't caught.

"But then we met in Manehattan..." began Applejack angrily.

Twilight gulped knowing where this was going.

"That no good bitch tortured Rarity with her magic! Rarity was hospitalized and nearly died! If it wasn't for Trixie, of all ponies, Rarity would have been killed right in front of ma eyes!" screamed Applejack enraged.

"Maybe we should go." mused Spike.

The yelling caught the attention of Big Mac and Granny Smith who came over.

"Applejack, what is that dirty purple unicorn doing here?" asked Granny Smith angered.

"Trying to get sympathy." answered Applejack disgusted.

"She ain't gettin' it here!" declared Granny Smith.

"Nope." agreed Big Mac.

"We're leaving." said Twilight sadly.

Twilight turned and walked away as Spike and Sunset followed.

"Wait!" called Applejack.

"Don't ever come back!" cried Applejack.

Sunset had caught up with Twilight walking down the dirt road to Ponyville. Spike took a bit longer as he had stubby baby dragon legs. Twilight was despondent, but not surprised by Applejack's anger. Twilight wanted to go home and crawl under her bed, but Sunset managed to stop her. The three went to the outskirts of town toward the cottage of Fluttershy. As they approached the animals shot Twilight dirty glares.

"This is a mistake." said Twilight.

The three reached the front door.

"Fluttershy is the kindest pony I've ever met." noted Sunset.

Sunset knocked on the door with right front hoof.

"She'll totally forgive you." said Spike.

Fluttershy opened the door.

"Oh hello Sunset. Spike Twilight." said Fluttershy.

It took a moment for Fluttershy to realize Twilight was present.

"Twilight!" cried Fluttershy horrified.

Fluttershy turned and bolted off inside.

"Flutter..." began Sunset.

Angel hopped over and blocked the door.

"Angel." said Spike angrily.

"Please...let us in." said Sunset.

Angel shook his head rejecting the request.

"Please leave!" cried Fluttershy scared.

"We want to make this right." said Sunset.

Angel stuck this tongue out at Twilight.

"Give me the word and I'll roast him." whispered Spike.

Sunset turned her attention to the baby dragon.

"Spike...don't make things worse." warned Sunset.

"Fine." sighed Spike.

Sunset turned her attention back to the matter at hand.

"Now Angel..." began Sunset.

Before Sunset could finish, Angel slammed the door in Sunset's face.

"Dang it." sighed Sunset.

Before she could knock on the door, a loud noise caught the attention of Sunset Shimmer.

"Oh crap!" cried Sunset.

Harry the bear was racing over with clearly malicious intent.

"Let's go!" declared Sunset.

The trio raced off from the angry bear. Harry stopped once he reached the front door and let out an terrifying roar. Twilight, Sunset and Spike didn't stop running until the reached Ponyville. The three finally stopped and began catching their breath. Once they where feeling okay, the trio set out. Twilight attempted to return home, but Sunset and Spike brought her to Carousal Boutique. Twilight was behind Sunset Shimmer.

"Rarity will totally forgive you!" declared Spike.

Sunset knocked on the door, but got no response.

"She's...probably busy." said Sunset.

The door opened and Rarity peeked out.

"Who is it?" asked rarity.

"Spike and I." answered Sunset.

"Hello." sighed Rarity relieved.

"And Twilight." noted Spike.

Twilight emerged from behind Sunset.

"No! Please don't hurt me!" cried Rarity.

Rarity slammed the door shut.

"Oh come on." sighed Sunset.

"Rarity! It's okay!" cried Spike.

"Twilight try to kill me again!" cried Rarity.

"You where fine when we free Twilight from Sombra's rule." noted Sunset.

"I wanted to get rid of Sombra. I cannot forgive her for trying to kill me." replied Rarity.

"Twilight was under Sombra's control." said Spike.

"She tortured me!" exclaimed Rarity.

"I'm leaving." said Twilight.

Twilight departed. Seeing no reason to continue without here, both Sunset and Spike followed. Twilight noticed ever angry glare and fear whisper that greeted her as she passed. Twilight reached Golden Oaks Library flinging the door opened with her hoof. Once inside, Twilight slammed the door shut. Sunset and Spike arrived and entered the library. They saw Twilight descending the stairs to her bed.

"Twilight!" cried Sunset.

Twilight paused mid-step.

"Wait!" cried Spike.

Twilight turned her attention to the two.

"What?" asked Twilight sadly.

"I know this was difficult..." began Sunset.

"That's putting it mildly." said Twilight sadly.

"You can't let this get you down!" declared Spike.

"My friends hate me." stated Twilight distraught.

Twilight sadly shook her head.

"Like I can blame them." said Twilight softly.

"Twilight please..." started Spike.

"And what about the Elements of Harmony?" asked Twilight.

"What about them?" asked Sunset.

"They won't work if the others hate me." answered Twilight.

"She has a point." sighed Spike.

"That's not important." stated Sunset.

"Yes it is!" cried Twilight.

Sunset was surprised by the tone of her voice.

"How could have beaten Nightmare Moon or Discord without them?" asked Twilight.

"Well..." began Spike.

Spike trailed off, unable to answer.

"Just leave me be." demanded Twilight.

"Okay." relented Sunset.

"Sure." added Spike.

Twilight threw herself onto her bed. Sunset and Spike headed downstairs leaving Twilight alone. Once she was sure the others where gone, Twilight slipped outside onto the observatory. Alone, Twilight breathed in the night air than began to weep.

"Of course my friends hate me." sobbed Twilight.

Twilight sulked.

"They where my best friends and I betrayed them.

Twilight smacked herself in the head.

"I hate myself." said Twilight somberly.

Twilight sadly shook her head.

"I wish I was dead." said Twilight softly.

Twilight headed back inside not noticing the plunder vines creeping up on Ponyville.

Author's Notes:

A/N: That is where we'll end this chapter and boy it got dark. Writing the start of the scene with Applejack telling Twilight to "Get off my property!" reminded me of Fuzzy Lumpkins. Also, Twilight's depression will partially be based on my own so this will get a bit personal for me. Next time, we start Season 4. Please review.