Fruits of love

by Fernando1717

First published 10th of November, 2018

Sunset Shimmer and Big Mac continue with their secret relationship but old, new and unexpected enemies force them and the rest of the Rainbooms to evaluate their future. Friendship will be tested and so will be love itself.

Sunset Shimmer has it all, a nice job, wonderful friends, a killer body and most important, the best and hottest boyfriend in the world. But life is not catastrophy free and she and Big Mac will have to walk through it all if their love is to last.

1.- 8 days left, part 1

"Sales have improved 27% and customer have us as one of the best 10 business in the mall". Eastern Scroll the owner of 'Happy sushi time' explained to his employees as the skinny man showed a rare but symbolic smile." I know that the past two months had been tough, but you guys didn't slack and that effort it's appreciated".

The employees listened carefully to their boss, half expecting some kind of reward for the good job performed, all expect a red and blonde headed girl. In her mind Sunset was listing the people needed for her project, her attention was brought back to reality land just in time when her boss was finished his speech.

"In the following days I'll be handling bonuses in the checks of those who performed well, that'll be all and keep the good work".
As the crowd happily started to disperse the boss called once more." Shimmer, I need you in my office ". Sunset wondered what was that about but followed her boss without complain. Once in private, Sunset's employer took seat and draw from one of the desk compartments an envelope with the company's logo printed on top, then handled say envelope to Sunset who took it with curiosity."open it and read it. Then tell me what you think". Her boss commanded.

Sunset nodded and did as told, unfolding the letter inside, Sunset read the contest of that letter, first slowly then even more slower with the intention of making sure she didn't miss anything.
"Wow, are you really opening a new stand? That's awesome Mr Scroll".

"Thanks Shimmer, and yes we'll be opening a new stand. This one will be closer to the west side of the city. That will put it with less competition from Sugarcube Corner and Filthy Rich's restaurants".
Sunset knew that the location also put it in old district of Canterlot where the Mayor's office and Post office were, making it even more profitable without affecting the main branch here in the mall, there was however a small problem right with that location.

"Sorry for the question sir, but wouldn't that put you in Apple's territory? and even if the products are different there's still food related". The west area was where the old market was located and the apple, grapes and vegetables stand from Sweet Apple Acres was one of the main and oldest business there.

"Sharp as ever Shimmer, and yes that area is dominated by the old farm folks but that is part of the reason I call you over. I know that you have connections with the Apples, and I know that their products, especially their cider are in high demand. Also, a friend of my just happen about some important info, the partnership between them and Filthy Rich is about to expire, and the word around is that they may look for a new distribution partner". Mr Scroll let Sunset assimilate his words.

"Shimmer, you may be young but you are hardworking, smart and driven so I want to give you this opportunity. If you help me at getting the Apples to a partnership with us then I'll make you my personal assistant. As my assistant you'll get nice perks such as a 50% increase in your wage, less physical work and an extra week of vacation, if you want take some time to think about it and when you come back from your days off give me your answer, ok?". Sunset nodded and walked out of the office, her mind racing with the idea proposed to her, but first she needed to do a few calls and meet with some people that would help her prepare the best gift ever for her boyfriend.

SUGARCUBE CORNER
"Pinkie?, Pinkie are you ok?". The girl sitting across Pinkie Pie asked with a tone of worry.

"Sorry, yes I'm ok it just that suddenly I felt the need of spanking one of my friends for some reason, but don't worry about it". Pinkie Pie explained to her new friend and newest coworker.

"O-ok, I'm glad that I'll get to work with you, my parents didn't wanted me to come and live in the city, if it wasn't for your family I couldn't even get the chance to learn under Mr and Ms Cake, so thanks again Pinkie". Explained the girl to her friend Pinkie, both of their families came from the same mining town but they parted ways when a new town was founded and many families from there moved to look for new opportunities, still, her family and the Pies keep contact during the years and that's how she knew that Maud and Pinkie had moved at Canterlot city.

"Don't swear it, you'll like it over here, to bad you won't be attending CHS with me but you still will meet my friends, matter of fact, the brother of one off my friends will be having his party in eight days, I'm sure they wouldn't mind having you too". Pinkie wanted to integrate her friend with the rest of the crew so that she could feel more confident about her new live and parties were the best icebreakers of the world, amen.

"Are, are you sure pinkie, I mean I'll love to go but what if the birthday's guy doesn't want me there" The girl didn't mind a little contact with the locals, but been new around and getting into parties right away could send the wrong image about her.

"Pfffff, don't worry girl Big Mac likes everyone, I'm sure that if we ask him he'll say yes. Actually, we could ask him right now!". As Pinkie said those words she got up from the table and pulled a football helmet out of her puffy hair and put it on, then walked to the back off the counter and assumed a tackling position while smiling.

"What are you doing now Pinkie?". Asked the girl to her weird friend.

"Just watch and seeeeee". Pinkie shouted and run at the same time toward the front, just then the main door opened and a tall guy walked in while greeting the pink missile that crashed on his form. The girl tried to warn the newcomer but it came to late, still the guy didn't even flinch when Pinkie Pie fully tackled him while Pinkie in the other hand was sprawled over the floor.

"Are you ok Miss Pinkie?" Asked the young man. The girl still sitting was dumbfounded for what she saw, the man was at least two heads taller that her, with a mop of blonde hair that looked combed by the wind itself and if the ridiculous display of Pinkie was any indication he was as strong as a horse, but perhaps over all, it was the green eyes that adorned his face that got the girl's heart beating like a jackhammer.

Without waiting for an answer, the guy lifted Pinkie from the floor and placed her gently back on her feet, now standing Pinkie dusted her uniform and without warning wrapped the guy in a hug that no doubt let him feel the front of her body." I'm ok silly willy and thanks, but shocks, I was pretty sure that i was going to knock you over this time". Pinkie complained with a pout in her face.

"Maybe one day Pinkie, maybe. Hmmmm? Ain't that my helmet?".
Asked Big Mac wondering why was his helmet from the school's trophy case in the little baker's possession.

"Suuure iiis, also you can put the delivery on the back near the sacks of flour". Told Pinkie while inexplicably putting back the helmet inside her puffy hair. Mac thought about asking but decided this was Pinkie so he didn't.

Mac then noted the girl sitting in one of the benches and polity nodded to her turned around to finish this part of the delivery when Pinkie call him "hey Big Mac, I want you to meet our new addition to the team, she's a friend of the family who just moved over with Maud and me".

"That so?" Mac approached the girl and extended his arm for a handshake. "Nice to meet ya ma'am, name is Macintosh but everyone calls me Big Mac".

The girl tried to speak but only incoherent giggles would come out, she still managed to shake hands and was impressed by the firm grip in which her hand was trapped. Mac let go and turned to Pinkie asking if the girl was alright as she continue looking like she half dreaming half awake. So it was Pinkie Pie who broke the awkwardness "sooo Mackey would be ok if my friend could come to your party? You know so that she can interact and speak like a human being again".

Mac thought for a minute and agreed to it " Sure, way not, I'll have a couple of cousins already so she can meet them too", turning one more time to the odd girl Mac offered "Yur welcome to came a hope you like it miss... Miss?

"Belle, Sugar Belle and sorry about earlier". Mac smiled and winked leaving the girl red faced as he tried to finish his delivery Pinkie once more bear hugged him from behind, once again impossible not to feel the size b orbs of her distant cousin, finally free, Mac left in his truck to continue his job.

" Like what you saw Suggy?". Asked Pinkie while smiling from ear to ear.

Sugar Belle avoided eye contact but didn't denied" y-yes, it was , very intense, Pinkie who was that?".

"Duh, I just told you silly, he's Big Mac , my cousin from the Apple family and all around heartbreaker and panty knocker".

"Pinkie!, you just said that he's your cousin!".

"DISTANT cousin, besides I know i don't turn him on". Pinkie said with a little sadness in her voice.

"You mean, he like guys?".

"No silly and don't even say that out loud or the female population of the city is going to commit seppuku, no, i think he is in love with someone already, Who you may ask, even I don't know , but I'm sure that's the case".

"How are you so sure Pinkie? Asked Sugar Belle a little in the doubt.

"Because, I have seen it before, look" Pinkie once again sunk her hands inside her bottomless puffy hair and came back with two pictures, both of her older sister." when Maud started dating this guy Maud totally change, like, she's a completely different person". Pinkie said while holding both pictures for Sugar Belle to see. Both so identical that one could swear they were copies.

"I.. see". Responded Sugar Belle.

SUNSET SHIMMER'S APARTMENT
The door to the little apartment bursted open and it's owner did a quick dash to the bathroom, after a quick shower Sunset stepped out and dressed up, only then did she noted the note left in the center of her table, she pick it up and read it.
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To my sunshine:
Hope you are doing good, I can't wait to see you again, I'll try to sneak out tomorrow and meet you in the Hub, we can go somewhere else from there.

PS. Left some food for you in the kitchen, seriously Sunny you need to clean that thing once in a while.

Love you always Mac.
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Sunset rolled her eyes at the last comment, by Celestia she loved Mac but sometimes he could be more strict that a mother. Opening the fridge Sunset found an assortment of food, veggies, fruits, milk, water bottles, ham, cheese, bacon, apple fritters and a few bottles of apple cider. Sunset knew that most of the products were from the Apple farm and no doubt Mac paid them from his own money. A kind display of love, but unfortunately Sunset also saw it as something else.

Sunset was the youngest of the two but she wanted to show that she was mature enough to date him and having your boyfriend feeding you was hardly a way to demonstrate that. Still, right now her mind needed focus in something else, taking her keys Sunset left her home to hunt down the person that will help her with the gift for Mac.

RICH'S PRODUCTS MARKET
Big Mac watched as Filthy's employees unloaded his truck, a call from inside the compound did make him turn " Big Mac! Buddy , what's up!".

"Hey Thunderlane, same ol same ol". Mac saluted his friend and fellow teammate, Thundelane was the former quarterback for his team during Mac's last year in CHS, the two of then were drinking buddies along Vice principal Luna, Time Turner and in a few occasions even Cheerilee would join, since Mac and Sunset were dating she started hanging out with them too, but to a less degree.

"So any plans for the big day?" asked Thunderlane while keeping count of the number of boxes the workers have taken out of the truck.

"Just a small party with family and some friends, you coming?". Mac almost new the answer to that but needed to ask still out of politeness.

"Nah, you know who is probably gonna be there and I don't want to do an ass of myself again, specially in my best bud party". Thunderlane rejected the invitation with a sad tone in his voice and Mac could understand, he was once rejected too and it hurts, even if the reasons behind are logical it still hurt, but Mac had the privilege of finding something more wonderful, but Thunderlane didn't have that.

"She ain't a bad person Lane, she's just a little to hardheaded". Mac said trying somehow to defend Rainbow Dash.

"I know, don't worry ok?, enjoy your party and when you get a chance let celebrate with your girlfriend at the Hub, by the way, Cheerilee is going tomorrow and said that she's taking her new roommate with her". Thunderlane said in high spirits again.

"Really? We'll be there, I already told Sunset, same time?".Mac was preparing to leave as the workers took the last of the boxes from his truck.

"You know it, is not like Luna is going to change the time just because we ask nicely haha, anyway, that's the last buddy, we'll send the check through mail like always". The two friends fist bumped and Mac drove away. Mac checked the time, by now he was almost done but there were a few thing left to do in the farm, Sunset probably wouldn't call him after she arrived in her apartment and that would be later, Mac did his mind and chose to stay in home, after all his sulky sister Applejack was probably still there and Mac needed to easy the tension as much as possible before the next sunday.

30 minutes later Mac arrived, parking his truck inside the shed with the other vehicles that the Apple family owned. Right now the only one missing was the mini bus that the Rainbooms used for band plays that was in the school.

Inside the House Mac found only his Granny who was preparing supper, taking an apple from the table and bitting it Mac left the recipes from the deliveries in the top of it, "Is AJ still outside?"
Granny Smith grunting a yes, " and you still have her grounding stakes?". Mac asked again.

"Sure am!, that missy can't be put to sweat with anything else". Declared Granny Smith and Mac knew what she was referring to, since gaining her super strength Applejack did almost everything without an effort, from the mundanes to the most specials of tasks became nothing to her, things that even Mac struggle with, Applejack could do without breaking a sweat, however that turned certain jobs impossible of accomplish for the blonde farmer girl, things that required a delicate and careful touch and planting the stakes was at the top of the list.

Following the incident in the school where Mac took Sunset to her apartment a week ago, Applejack has been disobeying Mac's orders about the chores, doing the ones she liked and forgetting the ones she was asked to do, however when Granny Smith heard about it, she punished the girl for her behavior. Granny knew what make her grandchildren tick off and knew the perfect retribution should any of them misbehave.

"I'll have a talk with her, no need to have a quarrel when the rest of the family shows up".Mac took a basket and put a couple of drinks and peaches on it, before leaving he give his Granny a little peck in the cheek.

As Mac did his way toward the deep part of the orchard he saw a small cloud of dust coming from the old road that lead to the city. There was only two persons that still used that road and by the uncontrolled pattern of the driver Mac knew who it was.

His thought proved right when the little motor bike almost crashed against the fence. Mac almost yelled a warning to the pilot but just like with Pinkie Pie he knew that it would be a waste. Instead he waited until the pilot stoped just inches away from crashing through the fence and the mail box, the pilot shook her head and took off the helmet to reveal blonde hair and yellowish eyes, " Hi miss Ditzy, come to deliver our mail?".

Ditzy 'muffins' Doo turned to Mac and smiled " Hi Big Mac, why yes I brought a letter specially for you". Ditzy said as she buried her hand in the big bag mounted in the passenger cart attached to her bike, when her hand come out, it did with several envelopes but none was for him, "that's strange, I know i put it here somewhere". Not finding the correct letter Ditzy used both of her hands now and it look it like even that didn't help.
Looking at the mail girl getting frustrated Mac decided to help but the little blonde did has her pride. "No no no no Big Mac, thanks but I have to do this". Putting goggles over her eyes Ditzy shook her hips like someone ready to dive into the water and jumped in the big bag head first.

Ditzy leaned forward so much that now her feet were kicking at the air, that also left Mac with a clear view of her cute butt sticking up, Mac blushed and tried to avoid staring but fortunately Ditzy managed to fish out the letter although in the more strange way possible, between her teeth.

Ditzy took the envelope in her hands and read the headline out loud for him "Ahem, for Mr Macintosh Apple from the 'State Association of Tutoring and Extra Advancements'. Finally it was here.

Mac was so exited that he took the little delivery girl by the waist and started spinning her around until he calmed down." Wow, I have never seen someone so happy just for receiving one letter, ok Big Mag, I'll see you later". And with that Ditzy left just as she came, like a mix of drunk driving and sleep deprived.

Mac put the envelope inside the basket and continued his search for Applejack. Just a few yards away at the end of the Apple terrain Mac found his sweet little sister, no matter how old AJ was , for him she was no older that Apple Bloom.

When Mac reach her, Applejack was half way done, which spoke of how difficult was for her since by now Mac would have been finished hours ago. Mac approached her enough for her to notice him, but she didn't show any reaction. Rather she turned around putting her back toward him, Mac let out a deep sigh, while.the Apple family pride themselves in been a tight and united family, quarrels among their members could last or been worse that most families. Mac still remember the time Apple Bloom wanted to move out and live with Scootaloo just because Applejack wouldn't let her use skirts.

Mac took seat under the shade of an old tree and observed Applejack's work, his sister was about to hammer the next stake, Mac saw a small pile of broken stakes indicating that AJ was probably in a very sour mood. Applejack hammered the piece of wood, a little bit to soft and the stake didn't sink all the way but it was a good start, the next few blows had more force on them but apparently the stake wasn't leveled correctly and now it was going in and angle, Applejack huffed softly and hit the stake in the side to correct it, a little to hard again and the stake tilted to the other side, Applejack growled, again and again she tried until she was almost done, however she lost sight of her finger position and when she let the hammer go a yelp of pain escaped her lips rather that the triumphant hurray! She does when she succeed in something.

Mac got up and went to his sister, Applejack was cursing while holding her injured finger as Mac was about to call her she spun around yelling "Dammit Macintosh, why did ya have ta come over and ruin my focus, a was doin just fine before you show up".

Any world Mac could think of saying died in his throat, instant Mac grabbed Applejack by the wrist and pulled the girl toward where the basket was. Applejack wasn't expecting the sudden action of her brother so she didn't react until Mac had her right next to the basket, Mac sat on the ground and gesture to Applejack to do the same, then from one of the pockets of his shirt Mac produced a little plastic case small enough to fit in the palm of his hand. Mac opened the case and reviled the contest inside, Applejack meanwhile stood like a shaky leaf still holding her finger with her other hand, shifting awkwardly not knowing what to do, part of her ire was gone now, replaced with embarrassment and guilt for her reaction.

Finally deciding to seat, Applejack saw her big brother put out of the case a needle and a small band-aid, Applejack understood what Mac was going to do and let him proceed, inspecting the finger Mac first saw that the finger wasn't broken maybe as a result of AJ reducing the strength of the blow, it was swelling and turning purple, with the needle Mac punctured the finger where the swelling was worse and squished to help the blood out, Applejack tried to hold the pain but her face was showing what her body didn't.

With some of the blood out , the swelling didn't increase anymore, Mac then took out a small antiseptic patch and cleaned the wound, finally he used the band-aid around the puncture and put one of the cold drinks in top of the area to help with the swelling.

With the emergency almost done, Mac motioned to the basket and got up again moving toward the stakes and the hammer, to finish the job, soon the sound of metal meeting wood could be heard again.

Applejack wasn't angry anymore, uncertainty and guilt now plaged her mind. Her brother had a unique way of showing disappointment, not talking wasn't any surprise but doing things in a kind way when you show him rage and him not yelling or arguing when you were doing it was intimidating, like the calm before the storm, Applejack turned her attention to the basket Mac brought, seen the content only caused Applejack's guts o twist more, inside the basket was her favorite fruit, while most people knew that apples were her favorite, only those who knew her to the core could say that peaches was her number one fruit when she felt down so the fact that Mac brought them here mean that Mac wanted reconciliation, instead her sister had turned on him when he wanted to help her.

Applejack fell her heart ache and now she wanted to disappear, her attention was called to the basket once more when she saw the envelope amongst the fruits. Seen her brother's future about to change scare her, not many changes in her life were good, her friends could be counted among the good ones and her discovery and love for music. Her family was one of the things Applejack wanted to remain the same, but she knew that was impossible, Apple Bloom was growing, Granny was getting older and Mac, Mac was changing the most and not only himself but the people around him as well.

Her friends was a good example, since she and her friends reached puberty, Big Mac became the center of jokes and innuendos from Rainbow and sometimes Rarity too, even Pinkie Pie would tease her from time to time ' lend me some of your brother's cream' she'll say, even Sunset and Fluttershy would steal glances of her brother thinking that no one saw them, Sunset in particular was expending a lot of time near Big Mac, if it wasn't because she had real reason she would have confronted her long ago.

In resume her family was her family and her friends were her friends and she didn't want them mixed more that necessary. She wanted the farm to prosper and her family always together with her best friends by her side. Taking another look at the envelope she hoped that the hole she had been feeling in her guts for a while was only the apple fritters going bad. Watching her brother continuing the job Applejack failed to do, her mind wondered if she could find the courage to say she was sorry.

CANTERLOT, CENTER MALL
Sunset parked near the west entrance were the game arcade were located, her target would be coming out of the place if she didn't miscalculated, she didn't, she saw as the three girls walked out of the place, Scootaloo, Sweetie Belle and her target Apple Bloom, they were been watched over by Fluttershy, poor girl was trying to keep pu with the crusaders but her stamina was most likely depleted by now if her dragging her feet was any indication.

Sunset got out of her car and walked toward her friends. "Hey girls, fancy seen you here", a total lie, Sunset knew from Rarity that they would be playing here in saturday. What Sunset didn't know is who was going to chaperone the girls, and to her luck it was Fluttershy.

"Hmm hi Sunset, is good to see you,they are... we are having... fun". Fluttershy was probably just two steps from dropping dead, out of her six friends, Flutters was the lest likely to win a marathon.

"What were you playing girls?". Sunset asked the three girls now.

"Dance dance retribution" answered Sweetie Belle.

"Yeah, and now let's go for ice cream and then let's play laser tag".
Scootaloo said with enthusiasm.

"We... we are?,can, can we at least rest a little? " Fluttershy was almost begging by this point.

"Sorry girls, but I think is time for me to head home, I haven't found anything for ma brother and I don want to spent all ma money in case I find something". Apple Bloom comment made Sunset jump of joy in her mind, this was the perfect opportunity, but she needed to make it look casual.

"How about I give you a ride Apple Bloom?, it would be faster if we take my car and your friends can continue playing?". All around the expression of the girls changed, Fluttershy looked like her salvation changed for a lower penalty, Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo looked disappointed but at least their saturday wasn't over yet, Apple Bloom seemed skeptical and Sunset's smile was a little to wide for her own liking.

"Alright, girls it was fun, let go to the aquarium next weekend after ma brother's birthday, ok?" the duo nodded a little bit happier, "Thanks for watch over us Fluttershy and sorry to wrangled you around".

"It's ok Apple Bloom, say hi to Applejack for me". Apple Bloom agreed and the two left for Sunset's car, soon enough they were on the way.

As they left the center area Sunset thought how to start the conversation but Apple Bloom beat her to it. "Are we going somewhere else first?". Clever girl Sunset thought. The route Sunset used wasn't taking them directly to Sweet Apples Acres.

"Yeah, I kinda need your help for something important, if you don't mind of course".

Apple Bloom broke a sigh and looked at Sunset. " You don't know that Applejack forbid me from helping any of ya when it come to ma brother didn't ya?"

That took Sunset completely by surprise." She... She did? What's wrong with AJ lately, I'm sorry Apple Bloom, I know she's your big sister and everything but this now sound ridiculous".

"Maybe, but after the third time I 've been ask, I'm starting to think she may be right about y'all, no offense Sunset, y'all nice girls and I would have been happy to see ma big brother with one of ya, but if Big Mac has someone special already then you shouldn't interfere". Apple Bloom expressed her feeling about her older sibling and now Sunset understood why the cold attitude, but just then something else called her attention.

"Wait a minute, third time?, let me guess, Dash and Rarity". Apple Bloom confirmed with a nod. " why those two again, I'm gonna have to tell Mac to really put the foot down next time either of them try anymore shenanigans with... my... boyfff". Just until half of the beans were out did Sunset realize what she was doing, half turning to see Apple Bloom reaction caught the little redhead with wide eyes and jaw slightly open.

Then in a sudden explosion of wonder Apple Bloom bombarded Sunset with question after question." Oh. My. God. You are going out with Big Mac, you are going out with ma brother, since when, how, why, does anyone else know?, how did ya keep it secret?, tell me, tell me, TELL ME!". As the rant continued Sunset almost lost control of her car and had to park right away, fortunately they found a little shopping center and Sunset parked without further troubles." Wow, let's not do that again".

"Sorry Sunset but this is so incredible, how come no one ever saw you two together, wait... the tutoring , you had dated under our noses?". Asked Apple Bloom now back to her normal self but still some doubt lingered.

As if to squash any and all doubt Sunset opened her cellphone and put the screen over the section where her and Mac pictures were located and passed the phone to AB, there she saw the pictures that until that moment no other set of eyes had lay sight upon.

Pictures of the two last San Valentine's days where she and Mac spent some happy moments eating ice cream. Another of the couple in the beach, several more showing the happiness that both Mac and Sunset enjoyed together." Wow, you really are dating, I was right, I knew it, Big Mac looked too happy for a long time and now everything make sense, he had been happy because of you Sunset Shimmer".

Sunset blushed after hearing that her boyfriend's life was a happy one thanks to her." I'm... I'm happy to hear that Apple Bloom, you brother makes me feel incredible and I always wondered if I was making him happy as well".

"Oh you bet, he always had been pretty mellow but now he is more open, he even smiles for no apparent reason sometimes and I thought that he looked like he was remembering something good, and now i know why".

Hearing those words warmed Sunset's heart, Mac always told her how much he loved her but still, hearing from homebody else that did make her more confident about their relationship." Thanks AB, it means a lot coming from you, sooo now that you know, how about we look for a gift for Mac together, will you like that?".

The little farmer girl nodded with a big smile on her face, as Sunset put the car back in the road she could hear Apple Bloom singing." I've another sister, I've another sister, I've another... Uh?, Hey Sunset what is this section here that say 'Bad girl's fun time'?".

Before Apple Bloom could react Sunset took the phone from the little girl and put it inside her bag, barely dodging the big bullet that would have kill her should anyone see her naughty pictures with her man. " Nothing Apple Bloom, it was nothing, don't worry, let just focus at getting those gifts, ok?".

"Okey" Responded a curious Apple Bloom not knowing how close she came to had her innocent soul tainted by the amorous activities of the duo.

Author's Notes:

Aaaand we commence part 3 of this story, i wanted this chapter completed by now but I've been busy so i divided it. Once again thanks for giving my story a chance and constructive criticism is always welcome. Hope you enjoy the story.

2.- 8 days left, part 2.

It was 3pm when Sunset and Apple Bloom decided to take a rest from their gift hunting, Sunset took Apple Bloom to a food joint that was famous for their burgers. After ordering the girls took a booth and while waiting Sunset continued bonding with Apple Bloom." So, any good ideas yet?". Sunset thought for while what could be a good gift for Mac, but as it was the year before, Mac insisted that expending a day together was more that enough, Sunset also had give him the silver locket that Mac wore around his neck now. Mac then told her that that was the best gift he ever received. Which leave her with no idea how to top it up.

"Maybe, instead of looking for something that he needs now we should look for something that he may need later" Apple Bloom said her mind with confidence but after seeing Sunset's baffled expression she lost all of it. " Sorry, dumb idea, I know".

"Apple Bloom!, you are a genius!" Sunset almost yelled and blushed of embarrassment when the rest of the customers turned in her direction. "You are a genius, something that he'll need, remember the test he took a few days ago?".

"You mean when you disappeared and Big Mac took you home and he... and you... Ahem, yeah I remember". APPLE Bloom face changed to an face splitting grin that said 'i know what you did'.

"Yes that one, anyway the test, when Mac receive the letter of approval and start teaching he's gonna need something to carry his stuff around, wouldn't that be something good to get him?". Sunset tried to fight another blush just remembering what happen that day, make worse by the fact that little Apple Bloom came to the realisation of what may had happened that crazy day.

"Yes that's a mighty good idea" Apple Bloom suddenly become downcrest and scratching her arm the girl asked "but, would a new briefcase be a little to expensive, a don have a lot of money on me". She then felt a hand touching her shoulder and the girl turned to Sunset who was smiling.

"Don't worry AB, you are helping me with good ideas, the least I can do is help with the money so chill out , besides now that you know about me and Mac I was going to ask ya what do you think". Sunset wanted to have a good relationship with all the Apple family, not only for the sake of her relationship with Mac but also because out of her other 6 best friends, Applejack's family was who she had more connection.

Apple Bloom went quiet for a little making Sunset nervous until she decided to talk. "Welp, you are completely different that when a first meet you, and well i see you as a food friend and if ma brother love ya who am i to get in the way, so don worry non Sunset, I'm happy that Big Mac has someone that love him back like you do".

"Thanks Bloom, it means a lot to me that you approve of me going out with Mac and don't worry, what I feel for him is real love, I promise you that".

As their food was delivered the two girls started talking about other things besides gifts and birthdays, Sunset learned from Bloom how sometimes been the youngest of a hard working family did make her feel a little left out since her two elder siblings took pretty much all the responsibilities, sure they left her do a few thing but she wanted them to put more trust on her.

"You know, I don't think that trust is the issue here, Mac told me how hard was for him and Granny to sustain the farm after your parents past away. He even have to leave school for one year while they got the farm back in shape and even then, it wasn't until Applejack join them that things clear it out a little. Mac wished for you and AJ to have normal childhoods and grow without have to worry about money or business and just enjoy your time, going to school and had friends and dreams and I can bet ya anything that AJ wish the same for you". Sunset let the explanation sink into Bloom's mind, hoping that she didn't touch to deep a nerve mentioning her parents.

Apple Bloom face light up as she considered what Sunset told her, "Yur maybe right, but I also want to help, to show them that I'm an Apple too and that I appreciate what they do for me".

"Then tell them Apple Bloom, tell them how you feel and let them know that you also want your opinion to be heard, it will surprise you how sometimes we assume things as facts and miss the chance to express our feelings just because we think that people won't listen,you have three of the best persons in the world as family, and if you need someone on your corner when you do, just let me know, ok?".

Apple Bloom nodded, happier this time and more convinced of the idea, while enjoying their food and out of nowhere came one of the questions that Sunset dreaded the most." So, how did the two of ya started dating?, was it love a first sight?, wait no, was magic involved?". Sunset had the misfortune of having a bite of the burger at that moment and the poor girl started choking, a few pats on the back and a drink of soda later Sunset managed to recover but AB still seemed interested in the answer.

"No, nothing like that, I was... I needed help... with something very personal and Mac saw me struggling and offered advice. It helped and one thing led to another and before we knew, we were kinda dating". Sunset could see more questions coming in Apple Bloom expression but she beat it to it before it could get more complicated.

"It was pretty awkward first, because of the problem and because we didn't interact much until that point, but as he helped me we came to know each other and well... His kisses are incredible". By this point Sunset's cheeks were the color of her hair.

Apple Bloom's grin didn't help," Welp, you may know this already but ma brother was almost every girl's dream and look like there's going to be a few who would cry when you guys make it public".

"Tell me about it, I already have a headache every time Rainbow or Pinkie throw a dirty joke about Mac, ha ha only good side is when AJ beats them up, one time she put them in a sleeper hold and didn't let go until both were snoring on the floor".

Suddenly, Sunset's face turned troubled just like Apple Bloom not so long ago. The younger girl stopped her feeding and asked." Something wrong Sunset?". Sunset could only sigh and put her hands together.

"I'm afraid Bloom, afraid that when we confess our relationship some of the girls will get upset, that my friendship with then could be changed for the bad just because they have a crush in Mac". Sunset dreaded that, reason why there were just a few persons that knew about them going out, the day after the incident in school, Mac told Sunset that Granny Smith knew about them and that she was ok with that, that give Sunset a big scare but also did make her feel happy that she was accepted by the old timer.

"Can't be that bad, Twilight is dating Timber and that didn't affect them that much". Sunset showed a deadpan face to the little girl. "Oh yeah, my sister, sorry i forgot".

"It's ok, but you're right, it's Applejack's reaction that scares me the most. Well all my friends but specially Applejack, she didn't want any of us to make a move on Mac and Rainbow and Rarity wouldn't get the message, keep poking at Applejack with their jokes, and just the thought that we keep it a secret for so long, uuugggh, there's no escaping this".

"But you girls have been friends like forever, a honestly don think that this is gonna be that bad, if they did forgive you from mind controlling them why wouldn't they forgive you for going out with Mac?. Sure , they may be upset but not end of the world upset, right?".

Sunset thought about it and it did sense of course." yeah, they are some of the best friends a pony turned human can ask. Thanks Bloom, that lift a lot out of my shoulders, Mac and AJ are lucky to have a very mature sister as you". Sunset extended her hand and shook Apple Bloom's hair as she saw Mac do a couple of times, and Apple Bloom reacted just as those times. "Let's finish our food before it get cold and let's find that gift for the best boyfriend in the world!".

"And the best big brother in the world!". The two shook their drinks in a sign of cheer.

SWEET APPLE ACRES, HOMESTEAD.
After finishing with the stakes as well as a few more chores Mac entered the house with his sister tailing behind, Mac was still upset by Applejack tantrum but now he was begining to worry that she hasn't say anything, no argument, no thanks, nothing. What he saw however, was that she took some of the fruits and a drink from the basket, so at least she wasn't hungry. He still needed to check out her finger and see if she would require more treatment. As Mac did for the kitchen where the first aid box was, Applejack moved to the living room, her feet dragging and vague expression still on her face. Granny was nowhere on sight indicating that she was on her room.

With box in hand Mac followed his sister and found her sitting in the old sofa in front of the Tv, she had took off her boots and had her face hidden by her long legs which she was hugging. Mac felt bad seen his little sister like this, Applejack was a cheerful girl, while she didn't displayed like her cousin Pinkie she showed her affection by her thoughtfulness and hard working personality.

Knowing he needed another approach, Mac seated next to her and gently took her injured hand and inspected it. "Do you remember that Christmas when Pa give us Winona?, little thing was just born and we wanted for the furry fella to start running, I remember that a was disappointed that it was a girl and small, AB was afraid of the puppy thinking that it was going to eat her, but you, you thought that she was the best gift ever and nothing could beat it". Through her legs Mac managed to hear a whisper from Applejack that sounded like a 'darn right', that got a smile out of him, even in the slump AJ would never deny Winona as the best Christmas gift.

Mac was pleased to see the swelling in Applejack's finger almost gone, the purple was non existent now, so all that left was to clean the finger again and apply a bandage, once done and Applejack still refusing to see him or talk, Mac could only sigh and be patient, patting her shoulder Mac got up to leave when a hand took hold of his sleeve, Mac turned in time to see his sister with wide eyes surprised by her own reaction, her mouth moving, trying to squeeze words out of it, however at the end she let go of his shirt and assumed her previous position.

Mac stood there for a minute waiting, when he saw no further action by Applejack he bend over her shoulder and kissed her cheek, then left for his room to clean himself, Mac knew his sister was going through something difficult but she needed to take the first step and reach out for help, if Mac couldn't help her with that maybe her friends could, so now he needed to make a call.

BARNEY'S BAGS & LUGGAGE.
Sunset and Apple Bloom were inspecting the small store, looking for a backpack, briefcase or any other kind of bag that could be given to Mac, the two girls agreed that if they couldn't find one suitable enough, they'll go for plan 2, which was still undecided.
Still , the girls had their pride and refused to give up and run to Pinkie pie unless everything else failed.

While the place was small there were too many things to look at, from briefcases with different sizes and colors to shuffle bags and a few that looked like a mix of the two. The owner Mr Barney already told them where to look but still they couldn't agreed in one in particular, sometimes the color, size, too feminine, not enough pockets, too expensive. Although Sunset assured that she could pay the whole thing Apple Bloom insisted that she would pay part with the money she saved for the occasion, so the search went on.

"I'm gonna talk with Mr Barley again and see if he can find something on the back". Sunset left Apple Bloom to talk to the owner, Bloom did a double check of the bags and reached another section for satchel bags, AB tough that the name was familiar and then remembered, she heard the name from one of Mac's favorite movies, it was used by the hero in an old western movie that Mac often saw. The satchel bag in the movie was smaller that the few here but she thought that it could be a good option should they find nothing else.

Hearing Sunset and the store owner still talking Apple Bloom searched through the few bags that where at her level, she found nothing good in the front row so she tried the next level which was a few inches over her high, still she couldn't see nothing that really could stand out. As she was giving up in that row as well her eye got a glimpse of something red in the back row, it looked dusty and almost unnoticeable but it did seem it different to Apple Bloom somehow.

Feeling bold, Apple Bloom tried to reach the red thingy that called her attention, the bag was well behind more of it's kind and hard to reach but Bloom managed to get a hold of it, it was a belt, she could feel it now, trying to use her weight as leverage she pulled as hard as her arm would allow it, but the bag was well stuck behind two more bags. Apple Bloom relented but only to massage her arm which started to hurt from the extension.

Once again she tried, this time with more confidence, if the bag was really hard to pull maybe it could support her whole weight, and she did put everything this time, as it looked like it wouldn't move again Apple Bloom pulled one final time and it worked, however all of her weight caused the other bags to collapse as well, the girl fell with a yelp but didn't let go of her prize.

"Apple Bloom?, what happen? Are you ok?" hearing the commotion Sunset and Mr Barley quickly went where Apple Bloom was, after making sure that Apple Bloom was ok Sunset asked about her fall.

"Sorry y'all, Ah was just trying to get this bag from the back but it was stuck or something".

"It ok little one but next time please ask for help, you could had hurt yourself". Apple Bloom nodded and apologised. " Now, let see, uh hmm hmm, my my, seem you found something good".

"A satchel bag eh? It look like the once we us in Equestria". Sunset's comment draw the attention of the owner.

"Do they still use horses in that country of yours young lady?".
Sunset realize her mistake too late fortunately Apple Bloom saved her the trouble of explaining.

"Ma friend is from a county to the south, they still have horses for delivery".

"Ah, I see". The old man proceed to inspect the bag that AB dig out, it was a good bag, make with fine leather and painted with a beautiful burgundy color, it had a good amount of front pockets with different sizes and the bag looked big enough for books and notebooks, the belt strap was long enough for Mac's wide shoulders to fit in, in the front there was even a name plate. It was perfect.

"This one, I like this one Sunset, it like the one in Mac's favorite movie". Apple Bloom exclaimed with enthusiasm.

Sunset inspected the bag closer and indeed looked like the bags that ponikind used to put objects when moving at long distances, and it did look like the one in those cowboys movies Mac enjoyed.
The decision was made there and then. "How much for this one Mr Barley?".

The old man smiled at the request." I'll leave it at $97 and with the name printed, how those that sound?".

Sunset smiled back and shook his hand. " You have a deal sir".

After paying and requesting to have the bag ready for next saturday Sunset and Apple Bloom boarded the car and started they way to Sweet Apple Acres.

"Thanks Bloom, without you I wouldn't have been able to find the gift, heck I still wouldn't have any idea on what to give, I appreciated".

"Don't swear it Sunset, I also didn't know what to get and even then I may not had had enough to pay for it, so thanks too".

"Yur welcome lil sis". Sunset offered Apple Bloom a fist bump that the little girl happily returned, the two girls started laughing as Sunset's own southern accent.

After a little bit of driving AB shot a question. "Sunset?, hmm so when are you gonna tell the rest about you and ma brother?".

"Well, we agreed to do it during Mac's birthday, although Granny already knows, also Principal Celestia and Vice Principal Luna, some of Mac's friends too now that I think about it. Wow, I wonder how come non of the girls know yet".

"Yeah, I mean most folks in town know our family, specially Granny because she's been around like forever and Big Mac because of the school's football team, it hard to believe that no one noticed both of ya going out". Apple Bloom inquired as well.

"I guess we were more evasive that I thought". Sunset did a quick mental recount of the places she and Mac had use for dating and surprisingly they where all over the city, the more constant ones where the Hub and the park near city Hall, but both were mostly visited only at high hours where the chances of been seen by one of her friends was almost null.

Without more delays the little car stepped into the ground road to the Apple's farm, it was only then that Sunset remembered that she didn't have an explanation of why has she taken Apple Bloom from Fluttershy and her friends. Knowing Applejack may become suspicious of the way the two were hanging out." Hey Bloom, any chances of you knowing a good excuse as to why we are together?".

The little girl seemed to comprehend the meaning and quickly when pale." No at all , I thought that you knew what to say when we came back home".

Apple Bloom imagined her sister chewing her out by coming back from assisting one of her friends with something she told her not to do.

Fortunately for both girls, it was Big Mac who walked out of the house to receive the newcomers. Running just behind him and toward her little owner Winona shot forward and jumped at Apple Bloom trying to reach her face and lick it while the girl started laughing.

"Howdy Sunset, thanks for bringing ma lil sister home". Mac saluted Sunset in his courteous way not knowing that Apple Bloom already knew about them.

"Your welcome Big Macintosh, I just needed some help with something, that's all". Sunset responded sheepishly while scratching her arm, a little blush forming already in her face.

"Where's AJ and Granny? Are they sleep or something?" Apple Bloom asked her brother knowing that by this hour Granny Smith would be in her rocking chair and Applejack would be were they were, playing with their dog.

"Granny took AJ with her to the train station to pick Braeburn and the rest of our cousins". Mac explained to his sister but his eyes were glued to Sunset who was in a stalemate between moving to hug Mac or wait and see if he'll do something.

It was Apple Bloom who came to the rescue. "Will you kiss him already?, he's practically melting you up with his stare".

"Wha-what?" Mac asked dumbfounded, his stupor prolonged when Sunset took his face between her hands and delivered a warm kiss to his lips. Sunset got the reaction that she wanted when Mac's eyes turned dreamy and slowly wrapped his arms around her slim waist, the fact that his little sister was watching all but lost to him. Sunset broke the kiss with a soft push but left her eyes closed and their foreheads touching, her hand passed from holding his cheeks to rest in his shoulders. Mac loved the sensation and the warm feeling of holding his 'Sunny' so close to him." A guess this mean that little sis here know about us uh?".

"Eeyep, I kinda told her and she's fine with it, right Bloom? Bloom?. Both Mac and Sunset turned to Apple Bloom only to find the youngest Apple making a face as if she was trying to gag.

"Uhg, Scootaloo was right, watching older people smush their faces ain't funny". AB was starting to wonder why was she so exited about relationships now.

Mac started snickering at her sister comment and Sunset now turned to him." What's so funny".

" She call you old". As an answer Sunset elbow him in the ribs but only as banter as there was no malice behind the blow and her smile was too cute too.

" So, AB a hope i have yur blessing to date this fair maiden and sorry for keeping ya in the dark". Mac asked his sister while taking Sunset under his arm in a half hug.

"Sure sure, just don't start doin that in front of me to often will ya?, by the way Big Mac did she give ya that locket thingy that you didn't want me to grab?".

"She sure did Apple Bloom, sorry I didn't told ya either?". Sunset nodded to at the answer.

"That's ok, a lotta thing make sense now, well , I'll be going in now". With that Apple Bloom left with winona following her, leaving the couple with some privacy.

Now alone Sunset asked Mac a few questions. " it looked like you knew that I was coming with Apple Bloom, or am I wrong?".

Mac pondered at the question for a little. "I hear it from Fluttershy, I call her to ask for a favor and she told me how you took Bloom with ya, guessed that you would bring her here so I just waited".

"I see, what was the favor if you don't mind telling me?". Sunset asked a little curious as to why call Fluttershy.

" it's about Applejack. Today she acted all angry and moppy, she even hurt herself while working, nothing serious thank god but she went completely silent after that. I thought about calling you to see if you girls could cheer her up but before that I called Fluttershy to check on Bloom, that's when she told me".

Sunset nodded understanding the situation now. Suddenly a thought when into her head." Do you think that she found out about us?, it would make sense of why she acted like that".

Mac kissed the top of Sunset's head to ease her worries." Don't think so Sunny, a saw her checking the letter from the math course a couple of times, I think she's worried about me and the result."

Sunset's eyes went wide hearing about the letter. " Did... Did you passed, you did didn't you, tell me?".

Mac laughed and hugged Sunset again." Don't know yet, I wanted to open it when we meet again tomorrow, you still up for the Hub?".

"I was going to spend the morning with the girls and now that you mentioned about Applejack we may need to do something more but yes I can make it, you'll pick me up right?" Sunset felt honored that Mac wanted her to witness such moment along side her.

"Of course Sunny, and if we leave a little early we could do something more... Private". Mac started kissing Sunset in the neck while caressing her slender yet voluptuous form getting giggles as an answer.

"Stop it" Sunset told Mac while pushing him a little "Apple Bloom may be watching us from the house". Mac understood but the insinuation has lect its mark as Sunset suddenly felt her entire body heat up and the area between her legs getting aroused and tingling and if the appearance of the pole in Mac's pants was any indication he too was thinking about the same.

"Anyway, I'll talk to the girls to see what they planned for AJ, by the way... also I need to tell you something about my work and your family if you have the chance."

"Sure thing sugarcube, i'll see ya tomorrow, remember that I love you always" .

"Love you too my handsome man". With one final hug and breath taking kiss Sunset departed Sweet Apple Acres, all the way from the farm until the last moment of the day a sweet smile would adorn her face.

CHEERILEE'S HOME.
Cheerilee finished her list of chores for the day and went back to her room to check on her new roommate, While living alone had it perks Cheerilee was happy to have someone to talk after school days. Been in charge of the school's library and computer room left her drain of physical energy but not from the one used to talk, reason why she took the new girl in. As Cheerilee opened the door she found her friend looking under the bed trying to reach something and apparently failing to reach it.

"What are you doing?". The question took the girl by surprise as she slammed the top of her head under the bed.

"Fuck, ugh I almost had it before you interrupt me". The girl with purple hair and aquamarine streaks lashed out at Cheerilee who in turn only rolled her eyes.

"Language, and if you can't reached with your hands you could had just moved the bed" Cheerilee proceeded to do exactly that which only annoyed her companion even more what she found was the remote control for the tv.

"Whatever, I don't need it anymore". She jumped on the bed and put her hands under her head while crossing one leg over the other and started humming a tune.

"Sure thing, anyway, remember that tomorrow you're coming with me to the bar club I told you and please try to behave".

The girl in the bed tensed up and quickly looked for an excuse to avoid going to such place, not for the location itself but for the person she would come across." You know that you will eventually see them again if you want to keep living in this city do you". Cheerilee spoke before her friend could do it.

"Fuck that, the moment any of those seven dunces see me all hell will break loose, specially that hussie and her boy toy".

"It won't happen, you are with me and I am pretty sure Sunset Shimmer is the last person who can judge you after what she herself tried. Now stop complaining and look for something nice to wear, who knows, you may find your own boy toy as you call it, ha ha ha."

"Ugh, fiiiine, you are worse that Adagio when it comes to give orders, fuck".

" What did i just told you Aria?". Cheerilee asked the former siren.

"Sorry sorry, I'll... watch my tongue, ok?". Cheerilee nodded and when to prepare dinner leaving Aria Blaze to contemplate her fate. " Just my damn luck".

Author's Notes:

Ufff been busy this days, anyway, wanted to introduce one of the sirens into the story and in the end I choose Aria, thought that she works better in a dynamic with Cheerilee that Sonata or Adagio. Anyway thanks for reading as usual any constructive comment is gladly welcome.peace out

3.-Memories long forgotten

A lonely unicorn mare walked the long halls of the royal palace, her face was set into and angry scowl. Her march was uninterrupted for every guard and servant knew who she was and knew not to get in her way.

The angry mare did her way into the royal library and soon used her magic to light the candles of the now empty magic section, it was too late for anyone in their right mind to be here at this hour looking for magic and occult tomes that only the Canterlot royal library could have.

Maybe not at all, according to Princess Celestia her newest apprentice was so studious that she could literally eat books. That purple plot wannabe had somehow enchant HER mentor and taken HER place as her favorite pupil, even if the princess herself would denied, the way she spoke about Twister Scramble or wherever was her name is like she spoke of a daughter and that hurt the filly mare more that the fact that she was been cast aside.

So, if she didn't have a place in this world maybe she could find one in another. Thus the reason why the mare was here. She had heard from the Princess one time that this very room had an artifact that connected Equestria with another world were mysterious hairless two legged creatures lived, and that they used a different kind of magic from the one here.

If the mare could get her hooves in that knowledge she could easily surpass the purple invader and take back her place as Celestia's protege and maybe even been ascended to royalty.

Reaching the door beyond the magic section the mare found the path obstructed by a barrier, the barrier had been cast by Celestia herself but it was not impregnable, all you needed to do was cast a key spell with the specific frequency as the original caster. Luckily for the mare, years of tutelage under Celestia did this task easy.

After waving the last of the spell the door started to move with a loud grinding noise, like it hasn't been use in centuries and knowing of Celestia immortality that couldn't be to far off the case. As the door opened the unicorn mare used her horn magic to light up the room, it was dusty and smelled of moist and abandonment.

The mare pressed deeper into the room and almost scared herself to tartarus when a set of cyan eyes caught her. Quickly she prepared a spell to knock the other pony out, however something in the eyes of the other pony looked familiar. Trying her luck she moved closer to the other pony and as she got closer she could make out the physical appearance of the intruder, her eyes were cyan colored and her fur was a light yellow with a mane of the same color mixed with crimson. Sunset Shimmer was staring at herself.

Sunset was seeing her reflection, it was a mirror, a big dusty old mirror. Sunset inspected the rest of the room but she couldn't find nothing else of interest, only the mirror. It was located right in the center of the room, with nothing on the back or the sides. The only curious feature was the ornament in the top of its frame.

The ornament was shaped like a circle with most of its face covered by black, the only part not covered by the darkness shone with a golden light, as Sunset took a closer look she could see the golden light fading away, she could not understand the meaning behind it with just a look and there was no time to study the relic.

Sunset tried to get a sense of the magic in the mirror but her probing prove fruitless, at the end Sunset decided to go for an good old touch and see experiment. The frame and the back give a negative so it was time to touch the glass of the mirror.

After taking a few calming breaths she poked the surface of the mirror with the tip of her hoof and as soon as it did contact the surface changed to a liquid form, Sunset retrieved her hoof fast and inspected it but everything looked fine, feeling more confidence she repeated the act and got the same result with the solid surface turning liquid once more but now Sunset watched how her hoof looked inside the mirror and what she saw shocked her.

Her hoof transformed into a stump with small appendices coming out of it, five in total all of them lacking any fur, when Sunset pulled back again her hoof came like normal. She repeated the experiment with her other hoof and also both hooves at the same time and the result was the same. Was this mirror the gateway for the other world or something else entirely, she couldn't tell for sure yet and there was not much time left, soon Celestia would notice that somepony had meddled with one of her spells and would send the guards to check. Taking her decision Sunset when back to her room and collected what she could fit in her saddle bag, including bits, a few clothes and a few hey sandwiches just in case. Back in the room with the mirror Sunset walked to it's front and got ready, this was it,the moment to prove to Equestria that Sunset Shimmer was irreplaceable and that no pony could take her place next to the princess.

As Sunset got her hoof back in the mirror the door to the library was abruptly opened and the voice of the guards could be hear
"Is this the room that her majesty told you?".

"Yes, she told me to immediately inspect the place for one of her barriers had been broken, we have to catch the culprit". Hearing the guards approach with the intention of arresting her Sunset panicked and in her frightened state she didn't noticed how close she got to the mirror tripping with the frame. The guards hear a female yelp and moved inside the room with the mirror only to find it empty, at the same time the last of the golden light was dissipated by the dark and the magic that connected the two worlds ceased.

HUMAN WORLD, CANTERLOT HIGH SCHOOL.
With a groan and some discomfort a girl found herself in front of the statue of the Canterlot High School, with effort the girl managed to achieve a seating position in the floor." ugh, my head, what happen, where... am I?". She turned her head around trying to get a bearing of her location but to her shock everything was different, no longer was she in the Royal castle but in what looked like a park, a really strange park, she saw a long statue of a pony in front of her and the base of the statue shone with dim gold light that started to turn dark, she saw her reflection on it and she screamed. The creature that stared back at her was completely hairless except for her mane that looked like her own, her eyes were the same color but instance of been in top of a muzzle there was only a small pointy thing with holes, her ears were now at the side of her big head rather that the top and what scare her the most was the fact that her horn was gone completely.

As Sunset inspected the rest of her body she found it changed completely as well , her hooves were gone replaced with the long limbs and stump she saw before, her fetlocks were replaced with the same expect they were covered with a set of boots, now that she realized most of her body was covered in cloths that fit her weird new body, she tried to stand in all four to look for a place to hide while her panic ceased, luckily some bushes provide her with some privacy and she moved there.

Once hidden Sunset continued Inspecting her surroundings as well as her new body, so far as she could tell she wasn't hallucinating this weird situation, it was real, this was the world that Princess Celestia told her about and she has turned into one of those creatures, from her hidden spot she could see more of those beings walking around, she could distinguish male from female, young from old and even some sense of flow, they were gathering in mass inside the building in front of the statue.

Many of them carried banners and flags with a symbol similar to the statue with the letters CHS or Wondercolts on it. Sunset then realize something... She could read those symbols, she understood them. That discovery give her a sense of self control,
when she understood thing they became easy for her.

Only after calming herself did she realise something else, it was cold. Not bone chilling cold but skin with out fur was not ideal for this weather, she was only wearing a short skirt and a sleeveless blouse making things worse, she started rubbing her arms with her hands trying to keep them warm but her movements were clumsy at best due to not fully learn to control her new extremities. Remembering her saddle bag she opened to find that the stuff she brought with her had been affected by the portal as well, the few clothes that Sunset had have taking the shape to accommodate her new form, still non of them worked for this weather, the bits have turned into different kind of money with some papers mixed amongst them, her hey sandwiches looked almost the same but she couldn't be sure.

Sunset spied on the beings once more and saw all of them walking with their fetlocks in a bipedal position, if she was going to move around without looking suspicious she needed to walk like them, so she tried and tried and tried until she walked like a drunk pony trying to kiss a street lamp, still it was as best as she could do it for now, but now came the moment to decide what to do, go back and receive her punishment or try and find some of that knowledge that this world could offer.

Sunset pondered at the options while continuing her walk training, her shoulders were getting colder while she thought but then an idea clicked in her mind, she could choose both, first learning what she could from this world and then go back, also there was the chance that if Sunset found something really important she could take that knowledge to Celestia and say that it was for the sake of research, she could be forgiven and maybe she could even be promoted to be Celestia's protege in place of that purple flank.

Yes, that was the best plan, but first she needed to go back to the portal and explain things to the Princess so she'll have her blessing, better now that later when she could be angrier.

Breathing deep Sunset walked out of the bushes and stood in the open for a minute, the passing creatures did turn to her but not for long, she then did her way back to the statue trying to walk like the others, once in front Sunset kneel in front of the monument, waiting until no one could see her and pushed with her hands, her hands touched only cold stone, she tried again only to have the same result, again she tried with desperation now turning into horror " No, no no no no, it can't be, am I trap here,no... NO!."

Her fear was escalating, with shaky steps make worst by the cold in her legs Sunset walked away from the statue, tears just about to appear in her eyes when a voice from behind call her. "Sugarcube, are you alright?". Sunset almost jumped when the creature called her, she turned to see an old female with white hair tied in a bun. The old lady watched Sunset with concern written in her face and Sunset could barely keep her composure.

"Excuse me?" Sunset asked trying not to sound more freak out that she really was.

"I'm asking if you are ok missy? You look kinda lost, if yur here for the game sorry to tell you that it almost finish." The old lady informed Sunset.

"Game?, no no I'm not here for a game I'm... I'm looking for..."
Sunset didn't know what to say, not like this lady would tell her about other secret portal that could take her back to her world.

"Ah, you must be looking for Principal Celestia aren't ya?."

"Pri-principal Celestia?, you mean Princess Celestia is here?"

"Weeell, I don know about no Princess but if Celestia is who yur looking for she's watching the game in the teacher's booth."

"She is? Where, where can I find this game you speak of." Sunset asked more animated now, if the princess was here maybe she was looking for her and came to take her back.

"You just go through that door over there and keep goin straight until you reach the outside then you'll see the game field, I'm in my way there, my grandson is playing too." the old lady said with pride. Before Sunset could hear more from the old lady she run in the direction pointed to her. Granny Smith saw the girl slam herself against the door like she expected the door to open automatically and after that she managed to open the door she disappeared inside the school. "What's with yung ones this days?, always in a hurry,hmm forgot to ask the girl why wasn't she wearing a coat or something, gonna catch a cold like that."

Sunset walked as fast as her new limbs would allow her, if the old lady was right then she will find the Princess watching this 'game', now that she remember she saw many of the creatures carrying banners and flags and if the name of the school she was in was any indication that means that Celestia was the honor guest.

Soon Sunset found the last door and with a push open it, the first thing that welcome her was the roaring sound of cheers and yells of the creatures, the second was that blasted cold that force her to hug herself, she could see the field now and then she saw what was taking place.

Two groups of creatures were fighting one another,fighting for control over a oval object, a ball. Sunset didn't pay much attention but from a few glances she could tell that most of the people here were cheering for the blue and white group, it make sense since it was the local team apparently. Not only that but they were dominating the game, as Sunset tried to catch a glimpse of the Princess she continued half watching the duel, it started to look lest that a game and more of a brawl when the two teams connected for the ball, it reminded Sunset of the hoofball game that was played in Equestria and wondered if someone brought that game over here or was the other way around.

The cold weather started to take a toll on the girl as she started sneezing and feeling lightheaded making her situation more difficult, then she hear it, it was dim and mixed with the voices of dozens of people but Sunset was sure she heard the Princess.

Sunset tried to focus in the voice and pinpoint the origin, "...on team go Macin... an do it". There, she hear her again, looking over the people Sunset found the Princess inside a booth along another person cheering, Sunset did her way toward them but as she was getting closer the game ended, as if they were a tidal wave the creatures descended from the bleachers and Sunset couldn't fight the avalanche of bodies that crashed down on her.

With as much strength as she could muster with her body Sunset managed to dislocated herself from the mass but she lost sight of her target in the process, then she got a glimpse of her multicolored hair and charged forward again, Sunset lost count of how many times she was elbowed and pushed but little by little she did her way through, finally she saw her entering back at the school and Sunset followed, as she got closer she now could feel the begining of a fever coming down on her but she will it aside .

Abruptly Sunset opened the door of the school and tried to catch sight of Celestia once more, she saw a door ajar and quickly went that way, in her weak state Sunset opened the door too fast with little control hitting the person behind it." HEY! WHAT'S THE BIG IDEA, YOU MAKE ME SPILL MY DRINK ALL OVER!".

Sunset rised her eyes to find three male creatures with angry looks on their faces, the one yelling at her looking menacingly. "Im... I'm sorry but I'm... I'm in a hurry, I have to find someone."

"You think a simple sorry it gonna cut it, you know how much this shirt cost bitch". The male grabbed Sunset's wrist while continuing his banter.

"Ple-please I don't have time for this I... I need to go." Sunset tried desperately to shake her attacker off but her desperation had reached it's limit and Sunset was openly crying now "Please, let me go."

"I don't think so, until you pay me for my shirt you aren't going anywhere, let see what you have in that bag." the creature took hold of Sunset's saddle bag but Sunset tried to fight him only for him to push her off.

"Noooo" Sunset screamed with the last of her energy but her words where meaningless, or so she thought.

Suddenly the door from where Sunset entered burst open and forth came one of the creatures that took part in the game, to Sunset he looked like a guard of the royal castle with his helmet and armor, "What's going on here fellas?" asked the newcomer.

Sunset could only say a word and point to her bag, "Help". The white player didn't need any more explanations, seen the girl crying and the three bullies there with their hand in her belongings was more that enough to understand the implication.

Like a wild stallion The player took the bag from the offender with one hand and lift him up with the other while commanding the other with his sight. "If any of you as much as touch this girl I'll end you here and now, you don come to this school to cause problems ever again or ya'll find me here waiting for ya". The player let go of the offender and he and his companions left in a hurry without turning back, then he turned back in time to see the girl he just saved almost collapsing, managing to catch her he quickly noticed the high temperature in her body. " Miss, yur burning, a have to take you to the nurse office".

Sunset tried to protest but found herself lifted completely by her savior. "nno prin... cesss Celes... tia, talk to her... need... going back, Eques... tri..a". The young man didn't understood what the girl was talking about but he was sure she mentioned the Principal. Not stopping for anything he took the feverish girl to the nurse office making mental note of calling either Celestia or Luna to come and see the girl.

THREE HOURS LATER
NURSE ROOM, CHS.
18 year old Macintosh Apple watched not for the first time his watch, it had been almost three hours since the game ended and he was still waiting outside the Nurse room, waiting for news about the girl he saved and brought here, he only moved one time to call his family and change from his uniform. He didn't even went to celebrate with his team the victory over his rivals, he was just worried, the look the girl had in her face when he met her was very similar at her sister Applejack when the medics told the family that their parents passed, fear, uncertainty, desperation, and maybe remorse, he wasn't sure about that last one.

From his seated position Mac saw a pair of smooth legs appear in front of him and he looked up to see his Math teacher Luna with an scowl on her face. "Nothing?" asked Mac.

"Nothing, I looked up but her face doesn't show up in the middle school roster or the one from Crystal Prep, plus she didn't have any ID with her, not even a cellphone! Could you believe it, a teen without a phone". Mac give her a 'really?' look "yeah I forgot you don't use one either". Luna took the seat next to Mac and continued." There's no report of missing girls or any person by that matter. What I did saw was the security cameras and had to say you looked really cool saving the girl, you'll make me jealous". This time Mac face turned to one of annoyance and disbelieve which did make Luna cringe. "Sorry sorry, dick move". Luna felt bad for tease the young man who not too long ago declared his crush for her, a crush that she broke before it could bloom into something else." Anyway, I'll give the video to the police just in case those bandits ever come back but I doubt they have the balls for it".

Mac listened with only half his attention, he was tired and hungry but most of all, he was curious about the well being of the girl. Just as he was thinking about asking again the door got open and out walked Principal Celestia, she looked concern and tired as well. Both Mac and Luna stood up as she approached." The nurse is still checking her out, most of the fever is gone but she seem a little bit delirious, she keep calling me 'princess' and something about ponies and mirrors, she even seem confused by little things like phones and such, any luck with her identity?". Celestia asked her sister.

"Not whatsoever the police will start checking tomorrow but until then they say to keep her here just in case someone come looking for her". Luna didn't seem all too pleased with the prospect of staying longer.

"I guess I'll sta..". Celestia was about to take the role when she was interrupted by the student besides them.

"Wait miss Principal, if yur not against it I would like to keep an eye on her." Mac proposed to the two adults. "Tomorrow yur gonna have yur hands full with paperwork and provably need some shut eye so let me stay." Celestia considered the option but couldn't accepted completely.

"I don't know Big Mac, I know you found her and brought her here but you just played a game in a bad weather, the last thing I want is Granny getting mad at me if you get sick too".

Luna saw the dejected face Mac did after her sister answer and intervened. "I think Mac should stay tonight sis, like you said he found her and he defended her from those guys, when the police come tomorrow to do the report they'll probably ask to speak with him anyway so it will save some time if he's here from the begining".

Celestia thought about argue but Luna did have a point and as far as she knew Macintosh was one of the healthiest students she had ever have so at the end she caved in." Very well, the nurse will stay as well anyway so if you need something speak to her, just call Granny and let her know you are staying and after everything is done go home and rest". Celestia moved in front of Mac and patted him in the shoulder." I didn't get the chance to congratulate you before but thanks for the hard work and good game, you're parents would have been proud Big Mac."

"Tia is right Mac, you did good kid, feel proud of yourself". Luna told him too.

"Thank y'all, it mean a lot coming from you two". Mac thank them and walk them to their car, as he came back Mac found the nurse awaiting him." Something the matter ma'am?."

"Ah yes , I need to make a report for the school, would you mind watching over the patient for a moment?."

"Not at all ma'am, I can take care of it". The nurse nodded and left for another office, Mac then opened the door and walked in. Inside he found the room in silent except for some small noises coming from the machines in there. Mac hesitated a little but decided to take a closer look at the girl in the bed, he removed the curtains but to his surprise he found the girl awake and trying to remove the UV needle in her arm, as she saw him she scooped deeper in the bed away from him while saying indistinguishable words." Calm down missy, I'm not gonna hurt ya I'm... I'm just watching over you".

The girl stopped for a moment but she still looked scared holding the sheets as a shield against him. Mac considered how to approach the girl without scaring her more and decided to go for safe." My... My name is Macintosh Apple, I brought you here so that the nurse could help ya get better, would you mind tell me yur name missy?"

The girl looked skeptical to answer but seen no sight of the princess she decided to talk." My name is Sunset Shimmer, where is the princess?."

"If yur talking about the Principal Celestia? She's gone and won't come back till tomorrow, miss Shimmer, right now yur in the school nurse room and the nurse will be back in a little bit."

The girl, Sunset Shimmer didn't seem to take the news too well and soon she started sobbing and tearing up." So that's it? Am I trap here forever? What am I going to do?"

Sunset started shaking from the hard emotions pilling up, her head buried behind her knees, she then stopped when she felt a hand touching her back, she looked up to find the older boy patting her " There there, I know it may look bad now but I can tell from earlier that yur a strong gal and no matter what there's good people here that can help ya if you need anything, just ask"

Sunset saw the guy's face and she couldn't understand why but she felt relived like she wasn't alone. "You... You'll help me?, a stranger?"

Mac smiled to her and nodded " Eeyep, matter of fact we can start with ma jacket, you were awfully cold earlier so with it you wont have that problem".

"Jacket?" Sunset asked and then felt over her shoulder something that wasn't there before, she removed the sheet to realise that a black leather jacket was resting on her shoulders, she was sure that the jacket wasn't part of her original outfit which mean that the tall blonde boy had give it to her. The smell of fresh apples soon started assaulting her nostrils and the guy started talking but Sunset found herself falling sleep, however unlike the first time she felt good and calm, like she was back to normal. Her mind telling her that maybe this new world wasn't so scary anymore.

SUNSET'S APARTMENT
PRESENT.
startled Sunset Shimmer woke up, in her surprise she felt from the bed bumping the nightstand next to her bed which in turn woke the little reptile sleeping in its cage.

"Ugh, that hurt" Sunset lift herself up from the floor. "Sorry Ray for waking you up". She reached for the cage but stopped when she saw her hand, it was glowing with magic, but unlike her normal yellow glow this time it was a soft pink with red glimmers. She inspected the rest of her body and saw the same magical aura covering her. Then like a tsunami the whole memory of the dream she just experienced came back to her.

All of it at once. Her arrival, her mad search for who she thought that was the princess and her collapse, she was surprised to remember everything at once like if the dream was a video recording.

She always thought about that day but the memories were always fussy, she started to forget because of the shame she felt after Princess Twilight reform her but now remembering everything she saw that not everything was bad.

"Mac! I met Mac that day, he... he saved me!, he watched over me!... He give me his jacket!" Sunset went to her closet where she kept some of her old stuff, she opened the box that had her old clothes from her first year of high school, with trembling hands Sunset digged out her old jacket, it was an old black leather jacket with military yellow arrows in the sleeves, it was one of her favorites pieces of clothing but she had to stop using it when her bust grow too big for it, slowly she turned the jacket inside out and gasped when she saw something she never once noticed, in the back right under the patch with the size sticker was there was a seam, two actually, engraved were the initials M.A.

Sunset felt fresh tears forming, she didn't understood why has she remembered this right now but she was glad he was there, that only did make her love him even more taking the jacket with her Sunset returned to bed and tried to sleep once more, her mind still hiding more memories and answer but for the time being she was more that happy with her new or old addition as she rested she took a tentative sniff of the jacket and to her surprise, it still smelled of fresh apples.

Author's Notes:

Chapter 3 friends, trying keeping up with the writing but the my job is pilling up, I'll try to move ahead during the holidays.

Anyway, is a little hard writing the Apples southern accent, i only managed so far because I live in Houston and some folks still talk like that but hearing is one thing, writing is way harder.

Finally happy birthday to my daughter who turned 4 a few days ago. Like always hope you like this chapter, until next time

4.- Girls just want to have fun

Sunset finished her preparations and departed for her car, she did mental notes about today's activities and found there weren't many but what they lacked in number more that did for importance.

First, she would meet with her friends and together they'll cheer up Applejack, enjoy some quality time since little by little they had spend less time as a group due to their occupations and their choices in future studies.

Second and last she would meet Mac, that one was for many reasons, to talk about the proposition that Mr Scroll told her, to go to their date at the Hub and more important, to see him. The dream she had last night had only increased her desire to be with him but also had open up many questions about her arrival in the human world and why she couldn't remember clearly.

First thing first, she headed for Fluttershy and Pinkie's homes to pick them up, the meeting would be at Rarity's home, Sunset only needed to pick up both Pinkie and Fluttershy.

Taking Pinkie was not problem, she was ready and didn't even waited for the car to stop when she was inside telling Sunset to step it up, after Sunset's soul returned to her body she warned her that if she ever did that again she would throw her from a bridge, when Pinkie laughed she told her ' with no balloons' and the girl when quiet. Next came Flutters and just as Sunset expected the girl was in a panic not wanting to leave her dear animals unattended for long, after some reassurance that it was not the end of the world she complied and soon they were at Rarity's.

Not soon after Rainbow arrived in her motorbike with a teary eyed Twilight hanging to Rainbow for dear life.

"Is it over? Are we dead yet?". Asked Twilight afraid of opening her eyes.

"Aaah Come on! If you want scary you should drive with Ditzy in one of her mail deliveries". Responded Rainbow while putting her helmet away and trying to remove the bespectacled girl from her.

"Ahem, thanks for coming to my humble above everyone, please do come in". Called Rarity with her exaggerated upper class tone.

As the girls started walking inside it was Fluttershy who noticed the absence. "E-excuseme bu-but aren't we miss...?".

"Hey, where's Applejack?" finished Pinkie before Fluttershy could.

"Wait, weren't you suppose to pick her up Rarity?". Asked Sunset to the fashionista.

"We-well you see darling I'm ugh well I..." Just as Rarity was fishing for a credible answer for her mishap, a loud hunk reverberated through the air. Every girl turned to find Mac's truck slowing down next to Sunset's car. From the back of the truck two girls jumped off with Mac himself stepping out from the passenger seat, the missing girl, Applejack was in the driver's seat.

Big Mac walked over the other door and opened for her sister who looked nervous, once she accomplished her exit from the vehicle she was slapped on the back by one of the pigtailed girl with blonde hair. "Hueee cousin, that had to be one of the shakiest drives I've ever seen and I've seen many".

The other girl joined to the comment" Darn right Jackie, poor truck shaked more that a rattlesnake's tale when is courting hahaha".

Poor Applejack was red faced and shushing her two attackers,"Shu-shuudap, I was just nervous, and Big Mac here keep poking me in the ribs, I almost crashed you big dunce!". Mac who was snickering just ignored her rant.

"Sorry sis but you needed to loosen up, the way you were driving we would never had make it out of the farm today, you did good sis, just drive carefully when ya come back". Mac turned to her sister's friends and saluted with a nod, his eyes resting in Sunset for a few seconds before he walked away, some of the girls waved back missing Sunset's blushing face.

"We'll see ya around Jackie, have fun". The girl with green hair told Applejack before walking off to catch Mac and the blonde girl, another truck parked behind them with Braeburn Apple at the wheel and the three remaining Apples got up and drove away.

After the little show Rainbow asked watching the old truck Mac left behind." What was that about and since when do you drive AJ?".

"Those were my cousins, you know Braeburn already, the girls are from our family at the north Jonagold and honeydew, try to guess who is who".

"What about this" Rainbow pointed to the red pick up truck." Big Mac never let anyone drive his truck and he even let you the keys to drive it back".

Applejack casted a downed look and scratched her neck. " We... had been kinda bad lately, well mostly me since that day Sunset got sick, but it was getting worse, I guess letting me use his truck and teaching me to drive was his way of showing he had forgiven me".

Sunset approached Applejack and put her arm over Applejack's shoulder." We are here for you if you wanna talk about it, and luckily, you are here too hmmm?" Sunset shot Rarity a 'you just dodged a bullet there' look who she seemed to understand.

"I'm sorry darling I been to busy with school and work that I forgot to pick you up, please forgive me". Asked Rarity nicely.

"Ok ok, but let's get something to fill the ol belly first I'm starving".

"Now that's the Applejack we know, more food for her hip hahaha". Rainbow started teasing her friend about ber developed body.

"I'm gonna kick yur ass Rainbow". Applejack warned the speedy girl as they all walked inside their host's house.

Rarity's house was like a gathering place for the seven friends, while most of their friendly meetings would be at school or the Apple farm when the girls wanted real privacy for more mature talks or simply unwind up Rarity's was the place to go. The place was bought by her parents when they saw their daughter's dream of been a fashion designer, soon Rarity turned the place into her workshop and when she started making money working for Sassy Saddles the owner of Canterlot's most famous boutique, they left her move to the place entirely, just as long as she could take care of Sweety Belle from time to time.

The girls started walking around the house, the layout of it was memorized long ago, Pinkie did for the Bathroom, Fluttershy and Applejack seated down in the living room where Rarity had prepared a few of her fluffy sheets for any who wants to seat on the floor, Rainbow like always took the whole couch to herself and like always didn't help in any kind of preparation. Twilight who was put in charge of entertainment started pulling video games , movies and board games out of her backpack, Sunset followed Rarity to the kitchen to help her with the food.

The food was settled in top of a foldable table easy to reach for everyone except Rainbow, the large tv was on displaying the last movie the girls saw almost a month ago, the girls started with some mundane chat while everyone else settled around. Everyone took turns going on about her lives, Pinkie now had a new roommate named Sugar Belle, Rainbow commented about the soccer games she was going to play, Rarity talked about the new models she needed for her clothes, Twilight also was busy working for Principal Celestia, Sunset only enjoyed the conversation without jumping in, she wanted to tell the girls about the glow of her magic changing but she needed more time to confirm anything, but soon the main topic of the meeting came about.

"I know what yur trying and you can stop, thank y'all for cheering me up but you can't understand what I'm coming from". Applejack told the girls.

"That's a little harsh don't you think?, I mean sure some of us don't have older siblings to worry about but the rest do, Fluttershy has her older brother, so does Twilight and Pinkie had Maud so saying that we ALL don't understand is out of argument". Sunset used logic to pierce through Applejack's excuses.

"True, but did any of ya find yourself lashing and angry at yur brother just because he was changing, I mean I don mind his Math thingy diploma but what if it gets in the way of the farm, what if he start taking more time with his job as a tutor and less as the head of our business". Applejack felt like chocking at the last words that came out of her mouth.

The girls looked one another feeling the tension that Applejack just released." Applejack?, are you afraid that Big Mac could leave the farm and you behind?". All eyes turned to Pinkie Pie who was watching the ceiling with a thoughtful look in her face.

"Wha-what did you say just now?" Applejack asked standing up from her spot.

"I asked you, Applejack Apple if you are afraid of been left behind by your brother". Pinkie responded now looking at her distant cousin with more conviction in her eyes.

Applejack's face morphed from one emotion to another until her face settled in an angry scowl, then her hands turned into fists and she took a few steps toward where Pinkie was seating." Care to repeat that cousin?".

"Why yes I can! are you the Applejack who is the most welcoming and honest person in this world afraid that her big brother is gonna leave you?" To the shock of everyone Pinkie was actually angry enough to yell and challenge Applejack in her own element, honesty.

Applejack responded by growling and moving with all purpose closer to pinkie but Rainbow and Sunset stood up in her way as Fluttershy and Twilight moved away from the confrontation.

"Wow wow there AJ, are you trying to start a fight here? with one of your friends no less?" Rainbow asked now starting to see what Pinkie was getting at.

"Applejack, you need to calm down, I'm sure Pinkie is not looking to insult you, we are all friends here, had been for three years". Sunset added trying to help Rainbow in keeping peace.

"Applejack, you... you told us that no one couldn't understand what you are going through but that's not true. When Maud decided to leave the quarry and our family I almost cried my heart out, I thought that she didn't love us anymore, especially me, so I told her that if she left I would never talk to her again. I was wrong thought, it was me who wasn't showing her love, I was ready to hurt her only so she would stay rather that been happy for my sister because she was chasing her dreams". Pinkie was crying by this point and even Applejack seemed taken by surprise.

"I... I'm sorry Sugarcube, I didn't know". Applejack passed through the girls and hugged Pinkie who returned the hug as well, all around their friends were either crying too or with smiles on their faces.

" It's ok darling, even right now I'm sure that Big Mac worries just as much about you and Apple Bloom just as you do about him".
Rarity told Applejack.

"I know but it's still difficult, since Ma & Pa passed away it was Big Mac who took care of us, don't get me wrong Granny did a heck of a job too but it was Mac who broke his back working the farm and spend countless hours making sure Apple Bloom and I didn't needed anything, when one of us hurt or had a nightmare that big goof would just walk in and soon did everything right again, what I'm trying to say is that I... I think I'm soo use to have him there for us and only for us that the thought of him even goin away scare the bejesus out of me". Applejack was openly crying now and hugging Pinkie Pie, the pink girl patted her cousin in the back a little to hard until Applejack realise she was probably crushing her with the hug.

"Cough cough, I... cough...I'm happy that you open up to us Applejack but next time try not to squeeze my insides please". Everyone laughed their hearts out but non more that Sunset, this huge discovery give her inside at Applejack problem with Mac dating, and knowing the problem means she could work toward a solution. However her triumph was short lived thanks to the one and only Rainbow Dash.

"Sooo that means Big Mac is back on the market?".

"HECK NO!, and that's a double heck no for you Rainbow, count my brother out of yur trophy list, you already had yur fun with ma cousin".

Every single girl in the room speechless as the new hit their ears. Rainbow herself let her jaw hang open while her face turned red.
"Wha... How did you?... I mean... Whaaaat?".

"Darling! Is that true?" asked Rarity, her tea all but forgotten. This was sassy, scandalous, this was gold.

"Little miss here did the deed at our last family reunion with Braeburn, in the farm, while knowing that he's four year older". Applejack shot mercilessly.

"Well? So what? at least I did it and enjoy it, not like the egghead here that wouldn't pass from holding hands and kiss cheeks only". Rainbow in classic Rainbow manner thrown her friend under the bus to save some skin.

All eyes turned now to Twilight Sparkle who so far was doing a good job of been in the shadows." Of- Of course we have done more that that, I mean coitus is very normal for couples that had been dating for 2 year, right? ha ha ha aaaa". The way Twilight reacted didn't fool anyone but then infected by Rainbow Twilight changed the center of attention to the next girl. " I mean if I didn't know about sex I would have totally asked Rarity?".

Rarity spit her tea that unfortunately hit poor Fluttershy." Darling! How could you?". Twilight just put the logs for Rarity.

"Ah come on Rarity, we all know of your little flare with that guy from Crystal prep, the one from the rich family". Pinkie added gasoline to the roasting.

"Yeah!, what was his name again? Expensive Shorts?" Rainbow brought the torch.

"No no, his name was Nice Jeans or somethings". Applejack lit the fire.

"FANCY PANTS!, he's name is Fan... cy Pants, ugh I hate you all". And Rarity threw herself to the fire, head first. The girls all broke into hysterical laughter including Rarity. Any other group may had broke into a cat fight then and there but the years of tribulations and mishaps have don't nothing but cemented the friendship the seven girls had.

As the feasting continued under games, laughs and movies Applejack open up more, telling the girls that she didn't want her brother dating any of them because it would make things awkward between them, specially if the relationship failed.

"Come on AJ, there's have to be more to that that just feel awkward about one of us dating your brother, like ok let's say that I date Big Mac and-".

"No you won't". Applejack told Rainbow without hesitation.

"Ok ok let's say you let me date Big Mac and-".

"No I wouldn't". Applejack told Rainbow again

"Grrrrr , Fine, let's pretend hmm Fluttershy!, yes Fluttershy and Big Mac date and let's pretend they break up because Flutters wouldn't give him any, would you feel weird just because your brother traded saliva with sor Purisima here or because from then on every time you see her you'll ask yourself did my brother french kiss her?".

"Rainbow Dash!, if yur trying to convince me of letting you date ma brother yur making me hate the idea even more, and no I don care how far my brother does it with any of you but should you date him and break his heart then i would have ta break yur bones and I don want that, you get me?".

"Well, you are assuming that Big Mac wouldn't never hurt say girl, isn't that a little unfair to judge us like that?". Asked Twilight using logic like always to approach the problems.

"I get what you mean Twi, and I'm not saying that any of you are bad persons or that you would cheat my brother at first sight, but I know him way more that I know any of you, and I know that if that dunce felt in love he'll do anything and I mean anything to make that girl the happiest girl in this darn world".

The girls went silent while contemplating what the farmer girl just told them, Sunset knew from experience what AJ was trying to convey as she was the living proof of her statement. Since day one of their relationship Mac has been there whenever Sunset had needed him, showing her just how much he loved her and care for her, Sunset's dream of the previous night proved that even before knowing her he was willing to protect her from harm and the sex the two had shared was a billion times better because of that love.

The moment of reflection was broken by the timid member of the group." Applejack?, hmm you wouldn't break my bones for pretending at breaking with your brother would you? I mean, I can give him as much as he wants from me, i mean, pretending I mean". Again the laugh broke into six of the seven girls, the one not laughing was of course Fluttershy, almost to innocent to understand what she was implying.

"Soo Shimmer, what about you?" asked Rainbow still not satisfied.

Sunset felt a dark pit starting to for in her stomach."Wha-what about me?".

"Are you still part of the virgin squad there or did you pop your cherry already?". Rainbow said pointing to a red faced Fluttershy who was been explained by Pinkie Pie the meaning of her words earlier.

Sunset's mind froze but her body was turning awfully hot." I... I wouldn't... I mean I haven't...". Suddenly Sunset felt all eyes focus on her and her situation just got worse from there.

"Uuuuuh, that face say she had seen some action". Said Pinkie with a impossible ear to ear grin.

"What would you know about that Pinkie, yur just as virgin as the land behind the quarry yur family lives in". Countered Applejack, but to her surprise Pinkie rolled her eyes and offered a sympathetic smile.

Applejack's jaw dropped." Pinkie Pie!, don tell me yur not...? Pinkie yur not even 18 yet!".

"Sorry cousin but let just say that things got messy and wild, don't worry though I used protection". Pinkie Pie said with any shame whatsoever.

"That's not the problem!, YOU ARE A MINOR, that's the problem, I can't even... Ugh no forget it, I don wanna know anymore". Applejack just shook her head while Rainbow give Pinkie a high five for becoming one of them.

Rarity however didn't miss the real target of the question." We're still waiting darling, have any gentleman walked by the pillar of your venus, hmmm?".

"You know Rarity?, you can sound really slutty when you want to, and before you lose your panties thinking about it, yes I have done it and no I'm not going to tell you with who so drop it sister".
Sunset took the previous chance to calm her thoughts and built counter offensives to anymore digging the girls may try.

However, in her limited wisdom Sunset failed to account for Rainbow's stubbornness and Rarity's hunger for gossip. Each took seat next to Sunset who has assumed a mean face and crossed her arms trying to look as intimidating as possible.

"Sooo, was it Flash Sentry?". Almost at once five consecutive facepalms could be hear while Sunset simple shot Rainbow a look of disbelief." ha ha sorry, I guess that's was dumb question".

"Was someone we know darling?, like someone from school?". Rarity continued the barrage.

Sunset was begining to get piss at her friends , it didn't help that Pinkie started to take shot at her too. "Is someone from work?, is it that guy with the lazy eye?" somehow Pinkie imitated perfectly the way the other eye looked in her coworker.

"Would you knock it off girls?, no matter how much you ask I'm not telli-".

"Is it my brother?". Asked Applejack before Sunset could finish her sentence, Sunset didn't move, didn't even breath or dared to look at Applejack, somehow her blood felt cold and the pit in her stomach turned into a freaking black hole sucking any and all warm from her body, Sunset didn't know how long it lasted until a snickering could be heard Sunset slowly turned to see Applejack breaking in full laugh with the other following." Sorry sugarcube but you should had seen yur face, it was priceless". Applejack approach Sunset and let loose a slap on Sunset's back that had a little bit of force, it didn't throw Sunset off but it did cause her knees to buckle." I'm just messing with ya, I know that you'll never go on my back like that". And with that Sunset felt her strength leaving her body all together.

As the other Rainbooms continued having fun Sunset could only rest her body in the couch and wait for this day to be over, unknown to her however a pair of eyes were watching her curiously.

After a few more laughs and jokes at everyone expense the chat started to turn dangerous for Sunset once again." you know?, not that I don't enjoy time with you girls but honestly, we need to do more adult stuff, I mean look at us, apart from AJ and Punks we are eighteen for cry out loud". Rainbow told the others her desire while chewing at some pizza.

"And what exactly do you suggest Rainbow dear?".

That question got Rainbow motivated, she immediately jumped off the couch causing Sunset to spill some of her drink in her shirt.
"Ok, have any of you heard about the Hub?" Sunset stopped trying to get the stain clean hearing Rainbow mention the club.

"I have, a few of our costumers mention it from time to time but it sounded kind of rough for my taste so I never asked". Rarity responded at the inquiry.

"That's the club Big Mac goes from time to time, it seems the vice Pres goes there too as some of the graduated, as far as I heard from him there's drinks, live music, food and some shows, even a fight from time to time". Applejack supported with more info.

"Fights? How so?". Asked Sunset, she had gone with Big Mac a lot of times but so far she had never witnessed a fight broke out.

"Well, he hasn't say how exactly but sometimes when he comes back he have this purple marks around his neck, some even lower down his... What?". Applejack stopped the exposition train when she saw all her friends looking with disbelief at the country girl.

"OH MY GOD!, AJ how could you be this innocent, those aren't marks from fighting those are hickies!, ha ha ha". Rainbow exploited in full throttle laughter followed by Rarity.

"Am sorry, hicke what?" asked Applejack still missing the joke there.

Pinkie Pie who was now laughing like a maniac and tearing up explained. " Hicky silly willy, a hicky is a love bite, how could ha ha ha how could you not know what that is, oh my sides, ha ha I think I peed myself".

Applejack's brain tried to insert the information in her data base, Meanwhile Sunset was busy fighting the blushing of her face hoping that it will be confused with embarrassment toward Applejack's innocence, the image of almost every single time she left a mark in her man playing in her mind, when Sunset tried to cover her blush with her hand she was presented with the same pink glow from earlier in the day, making sure no one saw her she hide her hand from view.

"Seriously Applejack, all this fuss about us not dating your brother and someone is already riding the 'Big Macinator', I bet $100 that Cheerilee is the passenger". Rainbow threw the challenge while waving her eyebrows.

"Rainbow please don't just don't call my brother's... thing that or I'll definitely gonna kick yur ass!". Applejack warned the soccer star one last time.

"Uh uh uh I want in, I bet $100 at the vice principal, she looks like a cougar kind of woman". Pinkie Pie jumped in.

"Luna!, of course how did I forget her I want to change my bet to her, she most be jumping his bone good if you know what I mean". That was it, the torture was just too much for Sunset and Applejack as Rainbow finished her last rant both girls shouted.

"Rainbow Dash!". With the same intention in mind both girls moved to flank Rainbow and deliver divine punishment for keeping throwing sex jokes about her brother/boyfriend, however Rainbow did good use of her magic induced speed and kept away from them.

"Ha ha you'll never catch me like that you slow-wait, what's going on?". Ranibow's taunting was cut short when she was enveloped in purple magic and unable to move, she identified the origin and turned to her new captor. " Twilight?, what are you doing".

"Payback for calling me an egghead and for almost killing me while bringing me here". Twilight's telekinesis kept Rainbow in place and Applejack did her way toward her now that she was immobilized. However another player turned the field upside down again when Pinkie took some of the remaining chips and charged them with her magic.

"Who wants seconds!". Pinkie send the salvo of exploding snacks into the air and soon everyone duck for cover, Rarity summoned diamonds shields to protect herself but to her horror her living room was been torn apart, again.

Sunset took the chance and found a bag of marshmallows, an evil idea came to her and dipping the fluffy snack into her secret weapon she threw them at Pinkie, to no one's surprise rather that avoid them she swallowed them in mid-air but that's what Sunset had been waiting for and soon her trap triggered when Pinkie started jumping and screaming. "Hot hot hot hot" Sunset thanked the creation of habanero sauce for this.

"Hey Fluttershy, a little hand here" With Pinkie out of the fight Rainbow had to call help from the least expected source.

Caught in the moment Fluttershy seemed hesitant but not wanting to be left out of the fun she used her own magic to assist her friend." Can someone help my friend please?".

As she finished her call small feet could be heard coming from Rarity's bedroom and Opal did her appearance. At once the prissy cat went to assist Rainbow who was pinned down by Sunset while Applejack walked toward them. The feline jumped, claws ready to strike at Sunset from behind but then Pinkie who was running from place to place drinking wherever she could find to stop the burning sensation in her mouth got in the way and the cat started lashing at her puffy hair. In her confusion Pinkie knocked Twilight off who in turn knocked the tv from it pedestal resulting in it crashing in the floor.

The sound of the broken electronic stopped the fight completely. Rarity only gasped with horror before fainting in her dramatic style over a sofa that wasn't there a few seconds ago.

"Aww you see what you did, I liked that tv". Rainbow pouted, however a chill run down her spine when she saw the remaining girls throwing her angry looks."What? It wasn't my fault right?". As an answer Pinkie dig into her puffy hair and pulled out Applejack's lasso and a number of markers, Rainbow could only gulp hard as four of her friends surrounded her.

30 MINUTES LATER.
Rarity woke with a gasp as memories of her broken tv ron through her brain, when she took a look around she found to her dismay that the event did happened. Fluttershy was busy using a makeshift fan to provide air to Rarity, Twilight was using her magic to pick up the remaining pieces of the tv, finally Applejack, Sunset and Pinkie were surrounding a tied up Rainbow who was now in her underwear, the words '20% more dumbass' were written in her forehead with marker.

"So it wasn't a dream eh?" Asked Rarity massaging her temples. "My dad give me that tv just last month, how am I going to explain this one?".

"We are sorry Rarity, nothing would had happen if certain person would know when to shut up". Applejack apologised but didn't restrain from blaming her captive friend.

"If we put our money together we can buy a new one, I'm sure". Sunset proposed the idea but as she turned to the girls she found sad and embarrassed faces.

"Sorry sugarcube but Granny cut my allowance for disobeying Big Mac and I haven't put many hours in the smoothie stand lately".

"Maud confiscated my money for preventing me from buying more exotic ingredients for my bakings".

"I just bought new shoes" Rainbow said.

"I may have some but I need to ask Shining for permission to use it.

"Hmm hmm I... I think I can spare some of my savings". Fluttershy offer to cooperate as well.

Sunset let a sigh of frustration and turned to Rarity." Sorry Rares but we may not have enough between the three of us but we'll manage something, ok?".

"That's ok darling, if helping Applejack with her troubles took a tv as payment then I say is a small price for having our friend back and good". Rarity said with a sincere smile.

"And that's why yur the element of generosity and a heck of a friend". Applejack said soon all the girls minus Rainbow who was still tied up joined in a friendship hug while laughing.

After cleaning up and promising to do another get together soon the girls started to say their goodbyes, although they knew well they'll see each other in school the next day, due to classes and occupations they didn't expend a lot of time as a whole group anymore and moments like now were rare.

"Ok girls I'll take you back home, Pinkie, Fluttershy are you ready?". Asked Sunset after preparing her car for the drive back.

Before the duo could confirm if they were ready Twilight spoke up." Wait, Sunset would you mind if I take the ride with you". She eyed Rainbow's motorbike with fear.

"I don't mind" Sunset told her friend.

"Then I'm with you Rainbow, up up and away!". Pinkie jumped at Rainbow's bike who waved goodbye to the rest and drove away.

"Are you sure you'll be ok darling?". Rarity asked Applejack who looked her brother's truck with hesitation.

"That's ok Sugarcube, I can do this, besides I'm gonna meet with Mac and my cousins in the old road, there's almost no traffic that way, anyway I'll give you guys a call once I get back home. Thanks for cheering me up, I really needed that". Applejack hugged Rarity and soon boarded the truck and left.

"Later Rarity, we'll see you at school tomorrow, take care".

"Later darlings, drive well". Rarity when back inside and Sunset drove with Fluttershy and Twilight in her car. Not soon after Fluttershy was left in her home while Sunset continued with Twilight who's house was a little off Sunset's route.

During the little trip Sunset noticed that her friend seemed conflicted. "Its everything alright?, you haven't say much since we left Fluttershy".

"Can I ask you something?, something a little bit personal?". Sunset's grip in the wheel tightened.

"Uh, sure, if it helps". Sunset felt a very familiar sensation in her stomach.

Taking a deep breath Twilight shot the question." Your first time, did it... hurt?". Sunset was completely taken aback by the question, it wasn't the one she was afraid of but another one very very personal.

Again, her mind replayed the events like if it would had happen just weeks ago, Sunset didn't know wherever it was a result of having a good memory or because of her mind reading magic.

Her face went red and her body started heating up especially in her more private parts, she felt incredibly sensible, Twilight meanwhile couldn't avoid watching the reaction of her friend, her face contorted in both embarrassment mixed with surprise. Twilight decided to wait until Sunset regained control over her actions.

Taking a deep breath Sunset explained her first experience with sex."It was... Painful but only for a bit. If anything it was mostly awkward and being my first and his first too we pretty much did it blindly. I remember him saying again and again that if it was too painful to let him know right away". As Sunset told her this a smile appeared in her face." It's this about Rainbow making fun about you been a virgin?". The bespectacled girl nodded.

"Rainbow can be a little bitchy sometimes but she mean no harm and you shouldn't run to get your V card removed just because someone make fun of it, yur smarter that that Twi". Sunset playfully punched Twilight in the shoulder however her smile despaired when she saw Twilight's expression." What?, I didn't hit you that hard didn't I?".

"You..., you are going out with him aren't you? You are dating Big Mac!". Sunset's face paled for a moment but then something inside her was broken, like a dam that couldn't hold anymore water and Sunset broke into a laugh, it wasn't a sad laugh but Twilight could feel a edge into it.

"I can belief you are the first one of my friends to find out, I always thought that it would be either Pinkie with her weird sense or Rarity with her net of gossip, but no ha ha ha. Sorry it just too much lately".

"I didn't know until today, I noticed a lot of thing that give you away like the way your face twitched wherever one would mentioning Big Mac, also I remember saying this to you before but sometimes you talk with a southern twang like the Apples, but... The nail that got me was this...?" Twilight took Sunset right hand and hold it for her to see, her hand was brimming with the pink magic glow from before, Sunset thought that nobody noticed but she was wrong. " When Applejack said that her brother would keep her love one happy no matter what your hand started glowing, even now as we speak of him and you this happen".

Sunset looked at her hand and as she remembered the dream again the glow did became more brighter." Yur right, I mean you're right, it reacts when my thoughts are on Mac, although I still don't know why my magic react like that or why the color changed. I may have to look for help somewhere else".

Sunset stopped the car in front of Twilight's house and she stepped out." Thank you for telling me and don't worry, I'll keep it secret for now".

"Thanks Twi, it won't be long, we were planning to tell everyone at Mac's party anyway". Sunset hugged Twilight through the window and prepared to drive away when she remembered something.
"By the way, that day you and Fluttershy went to my apartment, we weren't arguing, well bye". With that Sunset drove away leaving Twilight with the strange comment.

"They weren't arguing? , what does that mean?".

"Hey Twily, your back, how was your day?". Shinning Armor asked his sister who suddenly connected two and two.

"They weren't arguin... They were doing it, they were having..." Twilight turned to her brother who had a questioning expression.
"You were doing it! In your room! With cadence! Next to mine! Eww eww eww". Twilight went straight cor her room closing the door loudly behind her, while her brother simply kept looking.

"What happen to her?"
SUGARCUBE CORNER.
"All right, record time, so Pinkie remember when I mentioned that club that Big Mac goes to?".

"I totally do!, uh uh are you thinking what I'm thinking?".

"Totally! Let's go tomorrow and we'll tell the other how awesome time we had there, what do you say Pinkie?".

"Count me iiiin!".

Author's Notes:

Thanks tor reading, hope you guys like it. I'm planning in having a few chapter happening in Equestria as well as using other characters from EG appearing. Like always comments and thoughts are welcome. See ya.

5.- More drama ahead

"Well? That cover all the delivery routes, you have to make sure to deliver Ms Cake and Rich's place in time so they can start working right away. Honeydew, you'll stick with me to learn the customer's info first while Jonagold learn the procedure for the schools with Granny, and please try to avoid trouble in there, last thing we need is lose the state contract with Principal Celestia, and that goes double for you Brae". Mac warned his cousins.

"Come on cuz, you know we can behave, and speaking of that, has Speedy said anything about me?". Asked Breaburn referring to Rainbow Dash with his own nickname for her.

Mac rolled his eyes and continued ignoring his cousin question.
" If you have any questions you got my number and AJ's, also there's people at all our stops that can help ya like miss Pinkie Pie, my friend Thunderlane and the sisters in school".

All three Apples nodded causing Mac to smile, working with family was one of the things he enjoyed the most in his life. Playfully punching Brae in the shoulder then put both him and jonagold in a deadlock then pull them toward the truck." Welcome to Canterlot y'all". Honeydew jumped at Mac's back giving herself a piggyback ride while laughing along the rest.

As the quartet drove back to the farm jonagold started asking Mac about the inns and outs of the city. " So Big Mac, what's new around good ol Canterlot?".

"Couple of years ago the city got a new chuck of land, now from the Mall all the way to the beach is full of shops and new stores, lots of new people coming in too, the new part is call New Canterlot District, apart from that, same ol story". Mac expression then became somewhat stressed.

"Doin ok there Biggs?" Jonagold asked seen Mac's expression.

"Nope, things are ok for now but with our second biggest contract expiring soon we'll be having trouble for a while, we need a new costumer for our apple products and so far the other business don qualify or want to join due to pressure from Filthy Rich".

"Hmm and why in tarnation is he doin that?"

"Applejack and her friends helped a family retain some lands that Rich wanted and from there the relationship started to go sour, Granny didn't want to finish a partnership of so many years but Rich didn't back down, he soon started putting lower prices for our products and convinced some folks to stop buying with us completely".

"That much of a jerk uh?"

"Eeyep, anyway we have enough for the three hands that work in Sweet Apple Acres and for you three of course". Mac answered with a smile.

"Don worry Biggs, we'll help ya out as much as we can, we Apples are tougher that rocks". Expressed the girl while pumping her fist like a boxer. " Oh speaking of that, heard from little Bloom that you got yurself a fancy diploma or something, how's that Biggs?".

Big Mac almost forgot about his results but he hadn't taked a look yet until his meeting with his girlfriend so even right now he didn't know if he passed the test or not. "Eeyep, did the test for a tutor's license but haven't read it yet", with AJ's thing and the farm goin on haven't get the chance".

"That so uh?, welp I don think you got to worry about, yur the smartest guy in the family, heck that's the main reason pop send us over here, to learn from you". After saying that Jonagold's eyes turned glassy.

"How's Uncle doing by the way?". Mac asked about Jona and Dew's Papa Honeycrisp Apple, he was one of the old generation of the family and uncle to Mac's own dad, last the family heard of him the old farmer had liver problems due to his hardcore drinking.

""Pop is stable for now but the doctor said that his liver won't bold for long if he keeps drinking, Mom already have the family watching him to make sure that he doesn't disobey but..., she thinks that is better if we start learning how to take care of the farm if something happens".

Mac understood just how hard was to learn all that needed a person to keep a farm afloat, when his parents passed only Granny Smith remained that could teach Mac about the stuff and even then she couldn't deal with the financial part of the business, if it wasn't for Mac's own ability with number the farm could have been lost.

"Don worry Jona, I may not know how to cure Uncle Crisp but I'll teach you everything you need for running yur farm". Mac hugged his cousin and she smiled while fighting a few tears.

As they approached the beginning of the old road Mac could see a dust cloud in front and as he got closer he could recognize the back of his precious truck, however the he could see that even in the almost empty road his sister drove as barely reaching 30 mph, Mac shook his head but he guessed that it was better to drive slow and safe that fast and dangerous, the images of Rainbow and Ditzy's driving came to him and he just shrugged.

As both truck did their way into the farm, as everyone stepped down or jumped off the trucks Jonagold and Honeydew took AJ along inside the house, Braeburn came with Mac who was inspecting his truck making sure his sister didn't scratched.

"Worried about yur girl cuz? Ha ha".

"Like you are one to talk, I remember you crying when you sold yur horse to that ol lady just couse you lost that bet".

"Yeah, she was the love of my live, how can I forget ol Patty" Brae said while almost crying cementing Mac statement. Mac patted his back and took him inside the house.

Inside both male Apples were presented with chaos as a tag team horseplay has broke out between Applejack and Apple Bloom versus Jona and Dew." Let's see that strength we keep hearing about Jackie".

"Ok, but don say that I din warn ya". With that both teams started pushing each other. Bloom who was in Applejack's shoulder was in disadvantage again her older cousin Jonagold but Applejack with her super strength was able to push Honeydew easily sending both sisters tumbling over the sofa, soon after all four females erupted in laughs.

"Hope you enjoyed yur time with friends AJ". Mac told his sister who now that saw they had spectators turned red .

"I... I did, thanks, and... sorry for been a blockhead this past days, you din deserve my anger, I just been stressed with Rich's antics and well... other things but I'm ok now, and ready to work with my cousins". Applejack said while jumping in the sofa with Jona nad Dew, Mac simply smiled and passing he winked at Apple Bloom who returned the gesture, since yesterday when she learned of his relationship with Sunset Mac felt her little sister closer that before and hoped that Applejack would accept his girlfriend the same way.

As Mac did his way to the upper floor to get his things ready for his date, as he walked he saw through the crack of the door at Granny's room, Mac call out to her to see if everything was ok." Granny, I'm heading out in an hour and won't be coming back till morning, is there something you need me to do before I leave... Granny?, Granny?". Mac got curious as to why she wouldn't answer and took a peak inside expecting to find his grandmother napping or watching her old photo album, however when he found her half collapsed on the bed his mind shot in autopilot.
"AJ COME IMMEDIATELY!". Mac's deep voice sounded through the house and soon he could heard footsteps running pass the stairs.

By the moment Applejack and company did it to the room Big Mac had already put Granny Smith in bed and was checking her out for any abnormality.

"What's goin on Big Mac?, Granny? What happened?". Mac didn't answer, still checking her pulse and and temperature, he found both wrong.

"Her pulse is too low and she's cold, call the doc, his number is in the fridge. Bloom, bring me a couple of blankets". As Mac give the instructions to his sister he dug into her Grandma nightstand were she kept her medicines.

"Is there something we can do cuz?". Braeburn asked while the two remaining girls also moved forward to show support.

"Jona, please go to the kitchen and bring me some fresh water, Dew stay with Applejack for now, Brae prepare the truck just in case we have to take Granny to the hospital".

"Who're you gonna take where boy?". Everyone turned in shock to find the patient already awake and ranting.

"Here are the blanke-Granny! Yur awake!". Apple Bloom felt in the same shock as the rest.

"Course I'm lil' one, I just got a little weak around the knees, nothing to fretz about it, and here I'm hearing that yur thinking of take me to that ugly place".

"Granny you were cold and yur pulse was all out of wack". Mac protested about her condition.

"I told you already, just felt a little weak but I'm peachy now, not need to fuss about". Granny tried to seat straight but Mac prevented her from standing up.

"I called the doc, says he will be he-Granny!, yur ok?". Applejack responded just like AB no to long ago. Applejack moved next to the other side of the bed.

"Ugh, you kids need to learn already, we ol folks are made to last, and what did that white coat told you?".

"Uh? He said that he was on his way here". Jona answered passing the glass of water to AJ who in turn passed to Granny.

"Just what i need, more medicines". Mac shook his head at his Grandmother antics.

"Stay with her and don let her up". Mac walked downstairs ignoring her complaints about respecting the elder and freedom.

Mac was still worried about her but he needed to let Sunset know that he would be late. As he started to dial her number he heard someone approaching from behind and as he turned around he was almost tackled by his sister who was shaking.

"Big Mac!, what was that?, what... what happen to Granny?".

"I... I don know, until the doc check her we can't be sure". Mac returned the hug and kissed Applejack's hair." I'm gonna call Thunderlane and let my friends know that I'm not goin".

"You ain't doin that you goof". The siblings turned to the door to find their guardian there. The rest of the family trailing behind.

"Granny! What in tarnation you think yur doin?". Asked an angry and worried Applejack.

"Sorry cuz, we don even know how she moved so fast". Apologised Braeburn who didn't know of Granny Smith ability to do the unthinkable.

"That's ok Brae, girls, Granny you shouldn't be movin until the doctor get here and you know it".

"And you should know better that tryin to order me around boy, if it was for me you would have a wife and kids around already but you don listen either".

"Granny please, this ain't a joke, we are worried, look how my sisters are right now". Granny Smith already saw Applejack crying and Apple Bloom was also crying been comforted by Honeydew.

The old matriarch seemed to understand the situation and relented." ok ok, you win, but you ain't staying, I have more that enough guards watching me here, so shoo shoo with you".

Mac still didn't feel like leaving, he knew that Granny was though but the reminder of his uncle Honeycrisp was proof that even the toughest could fall.

"I'm staying until the doc say what what got you on the floor, everyone go and take a rest I'll keep an eye on Granny until the doctor get here".

With that everyone started to relax a little but just a little. Mac took Granny back upstairs with Apple Bloom following, AJ stood in the kitchen with Dew helping her with dinner and Brae moved to the porch to wait for the doctor Jonagold rotated between one group to the other. A few minutes later Doctor Chain Link arrived,
Doctor Link had been the family doctor since Apple Bloom's birth, as such he knew the family for 12 years already and knew how to work around all Apple members and their quirks, that included Granny's stubbornness.

Mac watched as the Doc did his job, passing through all of Granny's defences and arguments, finally after some scolding by him for avoiding some of his previous recommendations he was ready to leave.

As Mac and the doc did their way to the first floor he explained." Granny had a fall of pressure, it most likely caused by fatigue as well as rejecting her medicine. She need more protein in her diet and reduce the daily workload for a while, stress may be involved as well but I'm not sure about that one".

Mac breathed with relief hearing that. " Thank you kindly Doc, we'll make sure she stay in path this time, and thanks for comin as soon as you did, how much is gonna be?" Mac was pulling his wallet out when the doctor stopped him.

"Not need for that Big Mac, you helped me when my car broke down and if it wasn't for you and Miss Shimmer I would have ended up sleeping in the road that night". Mac cringed internally as the good doctor let loose his tongue about him and Sunset. From the corner of his eye he saw Applejack's eye widened as the rest of his family." So we'll call it even, well then goodbye and stay healthy". The doctor gestured and left.

Mac thanked the doctor and quickly came up with something that could answer any question his sister thrown at him, but he needed time." we're gonna need to keep tabs on Granny to make sure she doesn't tire herself so there gonna be a change for tomorrow". The sister and cousins seemed to snap out of the curiosity they had a moment ago." Brae and Dew yur stayin here in the farm to help with the labors, Jona yur still coming with me to CHS, I'm gonna talk with the Principal about Granny's condition, AJ?, could you and Bloom keep an eye on her medication?". Applejack nodded, the rest of the family also understood their roles, that distract them for bit and Mac used that time to bolt out before Applejack or someone else could ask about what the doctor just said.

His mind quickly replayed the events of that night, it had been a Sunday just like today and The couple was coming back from the Hub and it was late, plus the Hub is located at south of Canterlot while Sunset's apartment is near the center and the farm is located at the west northwest part of the outskirts. That night they departed earlier through one of the main roads that lead to the center and that's when they came upon the doctor.

Not to mention the way they dressed could tell they came from a meeting or a party. Mac came with a excuse but it was rather weak, as in que Mac could heard footsteps coming behind, Mac who was now in the kitchen took a glass and filled it with water taking a sip before Applejack could initiate the interrogation, when she did it wasn't what Mac expected.

"What do you think about Granny Big Mac?". Mac was caught by surprise by the question.

He thought for a minute before give her his answer. "Doc Link mentioned possible stress, I think she's still worried about the deal with Rich, that and her denial about medicine".

Applejack nodded, taking a seat in one of the table's chairs Applejack continued." I'll keep an eye on her in school, Bloom can help too". Mac nodded and prepared to take his leave.

"Thanks, that's a good idea, if you see her in bad shape just call Miss Redheart, ok?". Applejack confirmed with a nod

As Mac moved toward the door Applejack pulled that question Mac had been avoiding.

"What was that about you and Sunset Shimmer running into the Doc?"

"Don remember clearly. I was coming from the Hub and saw yur friend at Donuts Joe, we stick together for a while and talked until the Doc showed up with his car almost breaking down on him, we helped him and then went in our way, that's all". Mac opted for a half true and quarter true, while it was true they stopped at Donuts Joe and that they were driving their respective vehicles at the end they drove together toward Sunset's apartment.

Applejack looked thoughtful, provably looking for a discrepancy in the tale, alas in the end it seemed that her desire of keeping peace won over her and she only took some water too." Are you still goin to that place?".

"Eeyep, but I'm gonna come back earlier to check on you guys, when you turn 18 if you want you can come with me".

"I'll think about it, anyway, see ya later brother". Applejack stood up and when back with Granny and Apple Bloom, as Mac took a shower and dressed up not long after he mounted his truck and was in his way toward his girlfriend.

SUNSET SHIMMER'S APARTMENT.
Sunset Shimmer considered herself good in many things however cleaning and personal organization wasn't some of those, as soon as she came back from her little get together with her friends Sunset used the time for putting her apartment in living condition, meaning: No clothes on the floor or around the furniture, no dirty dishes, no dust in top of bookshelves or tv and definitely NO underwear left in the bathroom.

As Sunset finished the cleaning her stomach demanded attention with a loud growl." I guess is true what they say about working out an appetite". A deep voice came from the doorway that scared Sunset.

"Ma-Mac!, you unbelievable dummy, idiot dum-hmmm". Sunset walked toward Mac and started hitting him in the arm while insulting him but in reward she got a bear hug from her lover and a kiss, Sunset struggled but only for a second as soon she returned the affection lashing her arms around his neck and jumping to wrap her legs around his his waist, Mac moved his hands to better hold Sunset's weight but he could easily sustain her there for hours. As the single kiss turned into several number and the intensity escalated as well Mac moved to the bed where he let gravity pull both bodies gently down over the bed, Mac's hand dug under Sunset's loose shirt finding the soft orb that was her left breast and soon started massaging it with round motions while his other hand found its place on her buttcheek giving it light squeezes all while his tongue wrestled Sunset's for control of their mouths.

Sunset always joked that Mac could read her mood just by observing her and She believed that she could do the same from the way he kissed, hugged and touched her and right now she could feel something deep in his caresses, fear. Something must had scare him, breaking a little out of the kiss Sunset called him so that they could talk."As much as I hmm want this I need hmm take a bath". Mac stopped his barrage of kisses and simple hold her in the embrace. It was then that she felt something liquid in her face, looking at Mac's face she realize that Mac had a few tears streaming down his cheeks.

"Honey?, what's wrong? What's bothering you?, please tell me". Mac just smiled and moved his head lower until his face was nested in Sunset's bosom.

"Just let me here for a moment" Sunset let him while hugging his head into her chest softly. She could feel him breathing she then started stroking his hair. Mac in turn could feel Sunset resting her chin in top of his head, he took deep breaths letting his lungs and being get the full aroma of the woman he loved, she still smelled the same like Cider with honey and cinnamon mixed together, it was both relaxing and alluring, exotic yet familiar, and Mac couldn't get enough of it.

"Am sorry, Granny... Granny was unconscious for a moment, we called the Doctor, the one we helped that night, he said that Granny was tired and under stress, I don know what to do, the thing with Rich is goin to become a problem soon and I think Granny is afraid we may have troubles like before".

Sunset listened and she knew this was the best moment to talk about the proposition Mr Scroll told her about but first." Honey I may have a solution for it". She let the words sink first. Mac looked out of Sunset's breasts and watched at his girlfriend.

"Solution? I don understand?"

She got up." My boss Mr Scroll told me that he was interested in making business with your family, apparently he knew about you cutting deals with Filthy Rich and he is going to open another store in the old district, he told me to smooth thing with you guys because my friendship with Applejack".

Big Mac listened carefully, his face was neutral with only the stains of the previous tears showing." I know is not as big of a deal as it would be with Rich but is something". Sunset finished her explanation and waited for him to comment.

Sunset yelled when Mac pulled her into another tigh hug. " So let me get this straight, not only does my girlfriend helps me get my family out of a tigh spot but she also conforms me while doin so, tell why haven't i marry you yet?".

Sunset when dead quiet, eyes wide and moth hanging, then both lovers broke into giggles and then full out laughs." Thanks Sunny, tell yur boss to give me a call so we can discuss things in person, that I'm interested".

The couple shared another kiss and Sunset could feel Mac in his normal mood, the kiss again with love and hope mixed this time.

"Mac, there's something that I want to show you". Sunset got up from the bed and walked to her wardrobe.

"Sure". Mac watched Sunset with curiosity, half os his mind was thinking about the possibility of a partnership with the asian businessman. When his attention returned to Sunset she was holding something in her hands.

"Mac, do you know what this is?" Sunset hold the folded item for Mac to take, when he did he looked in confusion at it, it was a black leather jacket, plain black with military yellow arrows in the sleeves, he could distinguish the telltales of Rarity's work, Sunset probably took her jacket to the fashionista for her to adjust or repair the garment more that once, he even remember once seen her trying in vain to put it on after her figure became more voluptuous and that's probably when she finally give up on using it, then he remember himself struggling with the jacket when his shoulders became wider, wait.... what?, Mac's brain registered something that wasn't there before.

Mac snapped out of his confusion and looked at Sunset, she looked like she was expecting something, a reaction of him she kept ber eyes on his and Mac once again focused in the jacket.

This time another flashback came to his mind, more clear this time, his father, Bright Mac giving him the jacket, it was too big for him yet but he told him that he would grow even bigger and taller that him. That... That couldn't be, Mac didn't remember own any jacket and during his time in school but the memory was saying otherwise, Then like an avalanche another memory came, this one even more clear.

FLASHBACK
"You'll help me... A stranger?". Asked a red and blonde headed girl

"Eeyep, matter of fact we can starr with ma jacket, you were awfully cold but with this you won't have that problem". Answered a younger version of himself.

END OF FLASHBACK
"Uggh". Suddenly Mac felt as if his head was been split open and the strength of his legs left him.

"Mac!, are you ok?". Sunset asked worried, she didn't expect Mac reaction to be quiet like this. She kneel besides him while holding his face with her hands.

"I'm...ugh, I'm ok, I think?! Just felt like a kick in the head". Mac's memories were still jagged but he could tell what happened and when happened, with a shaking hand he took the jacket again and turned to see the inside, there right under the sticker was his initials just like his Ma left it when his father give him the jacket, and he give it to Sunset!.

"Did I... Did I give this to you?". Mac turned only to find Sunset nodding and tears coming down her face. She hugged him.

"Yes!, you give it to me after I collapsed from fever, the first day I came from Equestria. I remembered just this night, I don't know why I forgot or how but it mean that we knew each other even before the incident with Applejack and our friends".

Mac knew what she was talking about, before the six girls started high school Sunset somehow broke their friendship, it was one of the many things Sunset apologised after been converted by Princess Twilight, the girl put all her effort in redeem herself especially to them.

Still, his mind was bussing with pieces of memories like a jigsaw puzzle, he couldn't quiet make the hold details of some of those memories.

Mac opened his eyes and what he saw surprised him, not because it was magic though God knew he has seen a lot of that but never on him, over them." hmm Sunny?".

"Yes?" Sunset was still hugging her man with eyes closed.

"We're kinda... glowing or shinning I don know which".

Sunset broke the hug to see what Mac was talking about and sure enough they were glowing in the same pink glow that seemed to came lately rather that her normal yellow and red.

Sunset broke the hug, watching her hand and body continuing glowing." Is this normal? I mean magically normal?". Even though Sunset wasn't in contact with Big Mac she could see that the glow was still on him too and it didn't banish.

"Not as far as I know, have you been in contact with equestrian magic lately". Sunset knew that there were cases where magic somehow past through and affected an object in this world, such was the case with Juniper Montage long ago.

"Nope, apart from when one of you are around? Nope".

"Then I have no choice! I have to contact Princess Twilight about it, magic doesn't change like this for no reason and I don't want to put you in harms way".

"That's ok sweetheart, I didn't feel anything wrong with it, if anything it was warm and ... well? Don know how to described but it felt like you".

"Thanks honey and your right, it somehow felt warm like been under a blanket with you". The lover hugged again for a while before Sunset felt his lips on hers again, gulping for air the two broke the moment and Mac lifted Sunset up." I'll take a shower so we can leave or Miss Luna is gonna chew us alive".

After talking some more and feeding Sunset's pet, the couple departed for the meeting, Sunset choose a one piece dark orange dress that accentuated her figure nicely to complement she did her hair in a side ponytail leaving her trademark fringe down between her eyes, makeup and the perfume Mac liked was add as well. Mac in turn was dressed with formal navy blue pants and long sleeves black shirt with black shoes and matching belt, he also combed his hair a little.

The pair arrived to the club somewhere around 8 pm, an hour late that planned but at least they did make it. The Hub wasn't your ordinary night club, it was more like one someone got up from bed and decided to open a pub, a karaoke bar and a restaurant and did all at the same time. The place was well divided between 4 sections and had two floors.

The first section that occupied the entrance was the pub, for anyone who only wanted a drink and standard music from country to jazz this was the section to be.

The second and first section were divided by sound proof doors, the second and third parts weren't divided but you could easily tell where one started and ended, the second part was for people who wanted to enjoy whatever show was in display but keeping privacy, here the tables were small, for maybe one or two viewers, it was also dim lighted with just enough light to see what was in front of the person.

Third section was right in front of the second for anyone who wanted to enjoy the club in full, right in front of the stage where people could observe the various shows while drinking or eating, the club also offered more entertainment like table games or the chance of singing your own favorite songs for anyone to see, the backstage had a dressing room for the person to use before it turn giving the full allusion of stardom.

The final section was located in the second floor right over the third, this was the VIP area reserved for special customers or those who wanted to enjoy a little bit more of 'class'. The group of friends from CHS normally met in the third section where they could talk, play cards or simply enjoy the music, they have singed once in a while, specially when egged enough or drunk.

Finally the duo did make it into the table where their friends were busy already playing blackjack and by the looks of it Luna was leading if the little pile of chip were any sign. As soon as they took seat The VP of CHS started her rambling." About time you two show up, how am I suppose to get rich if you aren't here for me to take your money".

"Sunset! Big Mac! I thought that you were going to ditch us". Thunderlane greeted the couple while moving to the next chair so that they could seat together.

"Ah, greetings Ms Shimmer, Big Mac is good to see you here". Time Turner saluted them as well.

"Good night guys, sorry for been late, we had some things to discuss before coming". Sunset apologised while Mac moved the chair for her to seat.

"Eeyup, how's going". Mac asked not only meaning to the status of the game but to their daily lives.

"Just like always, working hard and still looking for love, or hoping that love finds me, whatever happen first i guess". Thunderlane said with a little bit of salt.

""Shush boy, love is overrated right now, that's way Mr Time here wouldn't ask me out". Luna say sarcastically against the science professor.

"Miss Luna do I need to remind you that I did ask you out in several occasions and your answer was and I quote 'I will only date the male or otherwise who manage to beat me in a good old blackjack, hence the reason of my game here". Turner defended.

"Seriously, you guys are no fun, good think Sunset hook up with Mac, otherwise I would have to go through the pain of listening to your cries from loneliness".

Sunset blushed for been mentioned like that while.Big Mac only produced a chuckle. Sunset also noticed the other absence." Wasn't Ms Cheerilee coming tonight?".

"She was or is we don't know, she hasn't call yet, but enough chat let play and losers by the next round. Before either Mac or Sunset could protest two cards were skillfully placed in front of each player except for Luna who was the dealer in this turn.

"Wait, how much is the chip again?" Asked Sunset while a pile of 20 chips were deposited in front of her.

"$5 each and before you ask yes we tried to lower the amount but VP here apparently doesn't do as much money as we thought". Thunderlane said while looking at his hand that had a 7 and 8.

"I'm positive that it has more to do with her expenses that with her salary". Turner said also checking his hand with a 2 and a jack.

"So what if I wanted a new pair of high heels, can't blame a girl for trying to look her best, Sunset knows what I'm talking about, right?". Luna placed her single card face down.

Sunset blushed while using her cards to cover her face." Well I... Yeah sometimes". Sunset remembered the times she had bought sexy underwear to use with her boyfriend, she had a pair of 9's.

"Come on Lulu, don tease my girl". Big Mac tried to protect Sunset from Luna's player tongue, she always lashed at everyone to throw them off game. Mac had a Queen and a 2.

Luna just huffed and started calling the next round after everyone put their bets, starting with Turner who was at her right, the professor placed call it getting a 3, next was Thunderlane who passed, with 15 points he was too close to burst so he played safe. Sunset was next and did the same and didn't ask for another card."hmm someone's feeling lucky uh?, will see how that goes, you're up boy". Luna called to Mac who call it getting a 8, Mac normally had the advantage of almost always having a poker face only surpassed by the stoic expression of Maud Pie but with Sunset by his side there were detectable cracks in his image. Still, Luna needed to play save too since all four players were still on game. She turned her card, an ace was revealed putting everyone at risk." Lulu is feeling it right now". Luna licked her lips and then took a card placing it face down.

It was Turner's turn again and finding his 15 points obsolete now he needed to up the risk, so he did, asking for one more card which turned to be another ace, not exactly what he needed but at least he didn't burst and now had 16 points.

Thunderlane was in the same boat so he too asked for another card getting an 8, burst. "We have our first sunk of the night". Teased Luna.

Sunset's turn again and again she passed, with 18 points it was too close for call. Mac did the same." You guys are no fun, look and cry". Luna turned her card and out came a 7, she huffed again making everyone laugh and her getting red, she then took her next card face down.

Third and final round, Time Turner risked his hand again and a 10 destroyed any chance of victory, Luna grinned, two more to go. Sunset didn't know if her 18 points was enough now, Mac was close and confident, she could feel it, plus Luna had a double hand of 8 or 18 winning over her with house edge, so she risked it and got a 3! She could barely believed." Blackjack". She call it and Mac smiled while Luna cursed.

Mac didn't went for the next card, rather folding. It was up to Luna now, she was close so she turned her card and 2 came, close but not enough, risking was her only option now and she did only to get an ugly king watching her back. "Argggh,fuck dammit".

"Language please". Called Turner.

Sunset couldn't stop her euphoria and jumped from her chair in celebration from her awesome victory." Yessss, suck it!". Everyone's jaw dropped except for Big Mac as the normally well mannered girl desecrated the image they had of her. She seated down again blushing and apologising only for them to explode in laughter making her blush more intense.

Mac put an arm over her and she buried her face into his chest while recovering, there were more teasing to come but a new voice called for the party's attention.

"Sorry we're late everyone, my roomy here took her time getting ready.". Cheerilee said with a happy tone a little forced but no one answered back, Sunset who was still hiding got curious why Luna gasped suddenly and then turned to see the new arrivals.

When she saw who was there her mind shot down and rebooted with bear emotions, faster that before she rose from her seat and called to the former enemy with what can only be described as rage. "YOU! WHAT THE HECK ARE YOU DOING HERE?". In front of everyone and next to the librarian was the former siren Aria Blaze.

Author's Notes:

There you go guys, chapter 5! As always if you want to point anything you are welcome.
For anyone curious, I used the mexican version of Blackjack called 21th is almost the same but with a few extra rules. Blackjack is one of the most diverse games I ever played, some places use their own rules to play while others stick to the original.
Next chapter will have SEX scene so you have been warned. Until next week.

6.- Explosive reunion, explosive night.

"WHAT THE HECK ARE YOU DOING HERE?!". Sunset's angry question was loud enough to be heard by the people in the third and second section of the Hub.

Aria Blaze, the target of Sunset's fury didn't even bate an eye at the other woman's yell, instead, she busy herself checking her nails. " Cheerilee, would you mind explaining why is this... girl is here with you?". Asked Luna, her voice was polite and controlled but there was an undeniable tone of command inserted.

"Of course Miss Luna" replayed the librarian with her own tone of cold politeness. " I'm sure that some of you remember when I told you that I had a new roommate living with me for a couple of weeks now, well?, this, is the girl I was talking about, Aria Blaze... meet my friends, some you already know but still, Vice Principal Luna, Professor Time Turner, Thunderlane Watts, Sweet Apple Acres's owner Macintosh Apple, and of course, Alumni senior Sunset Shimmer. Everyone, this is Aria Blaze, my roommate".
Cheerilee introduced each of the persons in the table respectively then pointed to Aria.

"How come I don't get a cool title like the rest?" Asked Thunderlane feeling dejected.

Aria didn't change her expression until Cheerilee dug an elbow into the girl's side. Aria shot her an annoyed look but turned to the gathered and offered a fake smile and bowed." Pleasure".

"Sorry, she still need to learn some manners, if you don't mind we'll take our seats or people will keep staring at us". Cheerilee pointed with her eyes to another group who was indeed looking them with caution.

Sunset was about to protest when she felt Mac's hand holding hers, he shook his head and Sunset took her seat again but her face was still lock in a scowl.

"Very well Cheerilee, please seat, you too Miss Blaze". Luna offered, Aria rolled her eyes and reluctantly took the chair located to the left of Cheerilee and right of Big Mac, if either Shimmer or the older woman wanted to do something at least they needed to pass through their friends to do so.

As the new occupants settled in the table a very awkward silence took hold of the moment. " Sooo Sunset that was ... Totally awesome, you took the game from VP here". Thunderlane tried to brake that silent.

"Oh so she did, careful Sunset, now she won't stop until she run you over and take all your money". Cheerilee comment from first hand experience.

" Hmm Aria, was it? Will you like to play Blackjack?, if you don't know I can, I mean we... We can show you how". Thunderlane again tried to get the flow of things back.

Aria finally turned her attention to something other that her nails. Seeing what was left of the previous game. Blackjack was one of the most boring games the humans had ever created, only surpassed by chess, unfortunately for Aria and her former companion Sonata, Adagio took an interest in the game as a form of asserting dominance over other humans, adults and students alike, as a result both girls were forced to learn the game although Adagio give up teaching Sonata eventually.

"Hell no!, I mean... no tha-thanks". Aria quickly changed her answer when Cheerilee moved her arm to deliver another elbow to her ribs.

The group was interrupted when one of the waiters approached to take order for their drinks, Turnes aked for tea and whisky, a rather weird combination, Thunderlane and Mac ordered beers, Cheerilee asked for a margarita and both Luna and Sunset asked for Ron & Cola, Aria too ordered a beer but a softer brand that what the male duo asked. Aria took a small pick at Sunset and found the bacon haired girl still glaring at her showing fangs and all.

"If you keep giving me that look your gonna have wrinkles before you turn 20 Shimmer". Aria couldn't resist goating the girl into an argument.

"Shut it, I can't even believe that you would show your face after what you and your two girlfriends did in the battle of the bands".
Sunset raised her voice and got the attention of some of the customers again.

"Sunny please". Mac put a hand over Sunset's shoulder in hopes of defusing the situation. Sunset gritted her teeth as she took seat again.

Mac turned to Cheerilee." Cheerilee? Are you ok with her?".

Cheerilee lock eyes with him and simply responded with an soft smile that got Mac to smile back. Sunset didn't understood what that was about but her anger simply went up.

"Yes Sunny, do what you were told Sunny". Aria mocked Sunset again which didn't help when in her indignation she stood up only to accidentally get tangled with the returning waiter who dropped his plate over Mac, the farmer got hit with a Margarita as well as the two beers that the waiter did have in his serving plate. Macintosh simply rose from his chair and apologize before moving to the restroom.

Sunset was stunned, embarrassed by her mistake but still angry at the siren for drive her to commit the accident.

"Way to go bacon head!, you just give your man an early bath".
Aria smiled while unnerving the student again trying to make her blow in front of everyone.

She almost succeeded, hitting the table with her bear fists Sunset was about to burst into another argument but remembering that her previous reaction caused the accident that fell over her boyfriend Sunset decided not to play the game."I'm sorry for my conduct, Cheerilee? I know that there's most be a good reason why you took Aria in with you, since I got to know you I realized what caring and hard working individual you are. Aria Blaze, I'm sorry for been angry at you, to think that you may be planning revenge at my and my friends blinded me and I know I can't blame you for something you haven't done. Everyone, I'm sorry and please excuses me".

Sunset left the same way Mac did earlier, leaving the group with her words hanging. Aria shuffled in her chair uncomfortable. "I... I'm... I'm sorry, Cheerilee and... Everyone, for ruining your night, I guess". Cheerilee simply nodded as did Luna. Thunderlane responded with a 'forget it' sign and Turner simply shrugged, not knowing the reason for the bad blood between the two women.

"Ms Blaze, I want to be considered about your situation but I need to ask, would you be causing trouble for my students or friends?".
Luna asked the girl.

The former siren went rigid at the question, she wasn't expecting to get any nice treatment from Cheerilee's friends, specially with who she was going to meet first, the pink one or the shy one would have been better options but unfortunately Cheerilee put her with Shimmer.

"I'm not, I live with Cheerilee here because she let me, I'm trying things down here, Adagio and Sonata... I don't know were they are or what are they doing, and if you are wondering no, i don't have any magic in me anymore".

Luna listened with attention while shuffling the cards they were using previously." Then you don't need to worry about anything, just treat Cheerilee well and we won't have any problems. Now, I'm short 2 players and I think you'll do nicely". The tone Luna used didn't left room for argument and the predatory grin that appeared in her face send chills down both girls spines.

Meanwhile at the front of the restroom Sunset walked back and forth waiting for Big Mac to come out. She felt both angry and frustrated. She lost her cool right away despite Mac's best attempts at keeping peace between all parties. The opening of the men's door put her out of her self judgement, Mac walked out with his shirt damp and out of his pants, his hair which received the full load of margarita was also wet and even dripping in the tip of his fringes, his face was neutral but Sunset could feel his dissatisfied aura sipping out.

Sunset's heart sunk, this was supposed to be a moment of relaxation and enjoyment but thanks to Cheerilee, Aria and herself the night was ruined.

When Mac detected her he scratched his neck and turned thoughtful, Sunset could feel the tension building up but then Mac did one of the things that she loved him for, he smiled with al the honesty that was the trademark of the Apples and open his arms for her, her legs moved on their on and before Sunset could even think she was embracing him, her dress was humid now but she didn't care, he forgiven her and that's all she cared about.

"Not to ruin the moment but we'll have to leave, I'm wet as a dog and i don want to catch a cold, if you want to stay I can ask Luna to take you ho-".

"No!. Im came with you and I would be a lousy girlfriend if I let you go alone".

"Fine by me then" Mac took her by the hand and both returned to the table.

Back in the table Luna couldn't be more happy, two games and she had won both, despite her reluctant the siren girl was crafty, she had a natural scowl on her face and was easily tricked into braking her game. Cheerilee was easy to read but only because Luna knew her for longer that the rest.

Before the next round could start the missing couple returned, holding hands and smiling. As they arrived Luna cheered again." Alright losers pay up". As one everybody on the table pulled two more chips and handled them to Luna who just laughed.

"Did we miss something?" Sunset asked as the group groaned. Big Mac who knew Luna longer that even Cheerilee knew what was going on.

"You did bets about us didn't you?".

"Guilty, thanks lovebirds." Luna affirmed with no shame whatsoever much to Mac's annoyance and Sunset's embarrassment.

"You do are lovesick, and I don't mean kiss kiss and sweaty hands, I mean hardcore extreme ultra fucking maximum lovesick, ugh just watching you give me diabetes". Aria said while looking at the couple with amazement and a little bit of jealousy.

"I'm... Thanks, I think?" Sunset was taken by surprise by Aria's comment, she could feel she was been honest. Still, she needed to inform the other that Aria was back in Canterlot and living with Cheerilee, if only so they would keep an eye for trouble.

"Sorry guys but we'll have to cut the night short, can't catch a cold right now, Miss Luna I'll need to talk with you tomorrow about Granny and ma cousins working with us now?". Luna nodded, keeping a straight face but everyone else just groaned again and again send a chip in Luna's direction.

"I can believe I didn't predicted that". Time Turner whined like he would have failed to predict that 2 plus 2 equaled 4.

"You bet that we would leave early?". Sunset asked both embarrassed and surprised.

"Honey, this is Luna we're talking about". Mac simply pointed out.

"And you guys love me for it, now move along before I force you to leave your money here". Luna told them in a humorous tone but been her there were chances that she would actually do it.

After saying their goodbyes the duo left and soon they were on the way to Sunset's apartment, Mac drove with his left hand while his right arm kept Sunset in a hug, the radio was on and broadcasting a song that both liked. Sunset started humming the melody.

Suddenly Sunset remembered something very important. "Mac! What happen with yur test results, I haven't heard anything from Applejack or you by that matter.

Big Mac smiled." it's in the glove compartment, didn't wanna opened until we came back from the club".

"Uuuuh thank you, can we open it now?"

"Sure, why not, we're together now, would you do me the honors Ms Shimmer?". Mac kissed the top of her head. And Sunset soon pulled the envelope out of the compartment.

With extreme care Sunset tore open the letter and found a golden colored document inside along another white paper. Mac continued driving while Sunset unfolded the white paper sheet and read for Mac to hear." By means of this letter We the S.A.T.E.A inform you that the results of the test were satisfactory and as such you are here by declared certified to work as a private tutor for whoever require your services. Along this letter we included your certificate that provide license to operate for a period of 4 years before renewal. As a side note, your score was registered as one of the highest with a total of 92 out of 100 points, we feel honored that you choose us for your carrier. Congratulations".

After finished Sunset took the certificate and took a closer look. The blue sea color was enriched with the golden writing and margin lines that adorned it. Sunset felt proud of him, and could contain her excitement and hugged Mac delivering a barrage of kisses." Glad to see ya so happy".

"Of course I'm happy, you worked so hard for this that I can't contain myself".

" hmm I hope that this can help ma family but... More that that, I hope that this helps me achieve ma dreams, and... If you let me I want you to be part of that dream".

Sunset lost all sense of time after Mac told her that, she love him, she knew he love her, but was she anywhere near been wife material." Mac, I don't know what to say, I mean I'm honored and... I lov-".

"Is ok hon, sorry to put you in the spot with ma ranting, sometimes I forget that you are younger that me with yur maturity and all, don worry I mean it". Sunset knew what he mean, but she wondered if Mac perception of her wasn't blinded by love, before her mind wondered further her cell came to life, she took a peak and found herself coughing of surprise.

Mac patted her back without losing sight of the road." You ok Sunny?".

"Ye-yeah, is just, ugh Luna and her damn games". Mac knew what she mean and instinctively covered his crotch, Mac still remembered the last time Luna played them a prank, no man deserved to have his junk caught in the zipper. Sunset turned the screen for Mac to see." it's not like last time". Sunset reassure him.

"Use condoms and lube, I'm too young to be an aunt and Tia will probably castrate your boyfriend if you don't".
P.E. wet dre-, I mean sweet dreams Sunset. With love Luna.

"I think we should play her a little prank ourselves". Mac told Sunset with an evil smile that he normally used for when he needed to discipline one or both of his sisters.

Sunset felt glad and guilty for the change of topic." What do you have in mind?".

"Remember the forbidden video?". Sunset's eyes when wide.

"You don't mean THAT video?".

"Eeyep, the Empress of the night".

"Mac, she's gonna kill us if we show that video to someone else".

"Nope, she told us not to show it to Celestia, her words exactly".

"She's still gonna kill us. As much as I want to get back at Miss Luna I don't think murder is worth her annoying personality".

Mac went thoughtful for a minute and Sunset feared that he would really go through with his plan." I'm serious Mac, I'm to young to be embarrassed in public again, I got enough of that when Princess Twilight and company kicked my butt".

"Weeell if it make ya feel any better yur butt still cute and sexy".

"Jerk".

"Ma sister calls me that too, what a coincidence".

"Dick"

"I do have one, thanks for noticing".

"Idiot".

"And I got a certificate for that".

"Mr fancy mathematics" Sunset told him while punching his arm but that really got to him, he hated that nickname, his smile turned into a pout that Sunset found cute.The silence hold for just another second or two before both erupted in laughter.

Arriving at Sunset's, Mac opened the door for Sunset and accompanied her to her apartment's entrance. The couple shared another passionate kiss, before finally separate their lips." would you like to come inside?". Sunset asked, her arms around Mac's waist, Mac in turn had Sunset's face in his hands, his thumbs caressing her cheeks, his green eyes fixed in her cyans, submerging himself in her beauty.

He spoke after a d long sigh." You know by now that I can't say no to you, but...".

"I... know, you're worried about yur family but, sometimes, I want to be selfish and have you for me and only me, I must sound awful saying that". A lonely tear escaped her eye, it didn't go far as Mac's thumb caught it and sweep it in her cheek.

Mac smiled at her." From the moment I felt in love with ya, you, Sunset Shimmer became an Apple. And they way you talk is more proof of it, yur not selfish for wishing things Sunny, My pa use to said that when you desire something with yur heart and work toward it with conviction and honesty then you deserve what ya get, even now when you want me by yur side you think of my feelings first, and that is the opposite of selfishness".

"That been said" Mac lifted Sunset off her feet and took her inside. "I reckon you deserve a reward for been so cute (kiss), honest (kiss), selfless (kiss) and (kiss) for been so damn beautiful (deep kiss)".

"We'll need to take a shower first". Mac told Sunset who was blushing like mad. She nodded and walked inside the bathroom first, she started stripping, taking out her dress and shoes as well as the hair accessory which hold her ponytail. She took a look at herself in the mirror, she was down to her underwear, black lingerie set of panties and bra with plain design, not one of her favorites but one of the most comfortable one she had. A knock in the door got her out of her self check, the door opened an Mac walked inside wearing only his boxers, Sunset blushed again at the proximity of the two bodies as Mac took her spot in front of the mirror.

"Sorry Sunny, I just need to make sure I'm not getting a rash from the beer that fell over me". Sunset knew right away that it was a lie, most likely he wanted to take the shower together and while this wasn't the first time, it was still pretty intense for the girl.

Sunset's eyes couldn't stop watching Mac as he stood there in a pair of boxers only, scratch that, he unceremoniously took his last cloth off, Sunset now was sure that her face was red as a tomato.
Few girls in Canterlot could presume that their boyfriend was this attractive, Mac chest was chiseled perfectly by years of labor in his farm, the healthy meal he enjoyed helped him reach his actual high which already surpassed his own father despite been younger that him. His face wasn't far behind in any way, life had given Mac an outlook of serenity that was easily confused with stoicism, the first impression one could have seen his face was apathy, but only those close enough to know him knew of the little smile printed in his lips wherever you saw him, the freckles in his cheeks give him a innocent look but opposite to that was his last appendage, Sunset's eyes wondered to the promised land were his penis stood, even in his semi rigid form the meat member looked intimidating but Sunset was the only woman who had the pleasure of riding it, several times. Every time Rainbow Dash started talking about her sexual misadventures more that once had Sunset almost laugh at the girl and reveal that she had rode the Big Macinator as she stupidly call it.

Mac was by this point inspection her lover as well. Her petite form contrasting her voluptuous curves, her dual coloured hair was also a sight to behold. Her cyan eyes were like small pool filled with the most pure and crystalline water he could imagine, the way her cheeks turned pink, it was just too much for the heart of the farmer.

Sunset turned her back and looked over her shoulder, Mac understood the message right away, he moved over her and undid the strap of her bra, Sunset removed the garment and turned, her hands shyly covering what they could of her breast.

Mac cupped her chin with his hand and lifted her lips for another breathtaking kiss. Sunset could feel Mac's penis getting hard, as close as Mac was now, it was poking just above the waistline of her panties. Mac removed her hands, exposing her perky breast completely now. Sunset let Mac take full control, not wasting time he removed the last piece of cloth on her exposing her most intimate part for him to see, no matter how many times he had seen her like this, the excitement could be hardly contained and his hard dick agreed 100%.

Sunset was breathing hard now, the heat of Mac's body was making her even hotter. Without realise it her body was moving back and forth, trying to grind the itch born between her legs. Mac's hands worked their magic on her breast rubbing and massaging the soft orbs, pinching the small bubs that were Sunset's nipples. Once one of her most sensitive parts was under attack, Sunset could feel her inner juices dripping down her legs but she wasn't the only one, the tip of Mac's phallus was already dripping pre cum, the smell of the arousal of her lover and her own triggered Sunset's heat like a cannon.

Not one for leaving a lady waiting Mac prepared the water in the tub, putting the right temperature then guided Sunset inside and closed the glass door. One inside Mac opened turned the water on and the warm liquid fell over them, Sunset couldn't relax yet, no matter how good the water felt, her body demanded satisfaction at once, She took the soap bar and used in her body and Mac's as well, an devilish idea came to her and Sunset grabbed the meat rod of her boyfriend with a hand covered in soap already, little by little she started jerking off the member, first with slow motions but soon started picking up pace. Mac answered the action with satisfactory groans, she could feel the rod grow bigger and harder meaning it was about to realize its load, the growls of pleasure got lauder and Mac's body started to shook until finally it happen, she felt as if hot mud had been thrown at her stomach, she saw down and could make form of the white secretion been washed down by the water, she jerked the dick a few more times as it relaxed.

She took a look at Mac's face, expecting to find a clue of satisfaction, instead she could barely see his eyes as they were been covered by his bangs, he was breathing deep and loud. ' oh crap, I got him all wild now'. Sunset's inner monologue was interrupted when Mac took her by force turning her with her face against the glass door, his hands clamped down on both sides of her butt, he lowered his face next to her and attacked another of her weak points, her earlobe, when Sunset was a filly she heard a couple of times from adult mares that when a stallion when wild on mating season they would go for the mare's ear and that would drive them crazy as well, she didn't know if such thing could work on normal female humans but obviously it worked on her.

She started moaning as Mac bit her earlobe with careful soft bites, she the felt him picking her rear up and her body trembled as she knew what was coming. She felt it, the massive penis, the tip gently kissing her lower lips, ber juices were cascading now in anticipation and preparation to receive the invader, Mac moved forward again, this time the entire tip when inside Sunset, she could only bit her lip and press harder against the glass door to resist the shakes of ber body, then it came, in one full thrust Mac dug deep inside her, his penis finding minimal resistance as the member found his route already expecting it.

Sunset almost fell but Mac's iron like grip on her saved her from collapsing, his movements started and Sunset found a little strength that she used for moving her vagina toward her mate, more moans of ecstasy were produced by the young woman, her feet barely touching the bottom of the tub now that Mac had one arm around her waist, lifting her for maximum penetration.

Just like Sunset did previously, Mac too was giving her lover huge amounts of pleasure ic the moans and way her vagina clamped down in his erection was any indicator, but there was more to come, Mac now used both hands on Sunset's breasts, taken by surprise Sunset emitted a little yell, Mac worked the C-cup wonders with roughing circular motions while pinching her nipples a few times in the process, Mac increased his thrusts slamming harder against the girl's backside, Sunset was in a bliss of pleasure barely recognising that her lover was about to release his seed load inside of her.

One final push put the dick deep inside the warm deeps of Sunset Shimmer, the girl could feel the hot load filling her up, she also pushed back to allow as much of the member inside as possible.

The growl and moans of lust were silenced when the young lover joined their lips in another hungry kiss, Mac continued massaging the two soft mountains while Sunset busy herself squeezing the now relaxed rod, that didn't last much as Sunset felt the penis grow and harden again indicating that Mac was ready for another round, Sunset backed next to the wall and Mac lifted her leg with one arm using his other to hold Sunset's back, he lowered his body and kissed the hard nipples one more time before doing the same with her mouth.

Thrusting upwards, his dick penetrated Sunset again who responded with another long moan then she curled up as Mac lift her off the floor grabbing her by her butt and bringing her toward him he have her there interchanging another kiss with tongue included then she left her down slowly, once again her vaginal lips were split open as Mac's penis slid its way in. Mac waited until Sunset managed some self control and kiss her again, her cheeks pink of both lust and the heat emanating from the love making and the water splashing over their bodies.

With a little nod Sunset mean for Mac to continue and so he did, not before kissing and biting her neck and ear which caused Sunset to tremble, up and down he moved the warm body of the woman be loved enjoying the sensation of such activity and listening as Sunset whimpered with pleasure every time his hard rod impale her.

Time, place , worries , and everything else was lost for the couple, nothing existed beyond the glass door as both let passion and lust dictated their movements. Sunset lost count of how many times Mac fill her with his seed or how many times she reached climax as well. When her fragile mind came back to a conscious state Mac had her already in bed, dressed and dry.

"Wha-what happened?". She was wearing one of Mac's shirts that was more like a sleeping gown in her body, she had a pair of white panties on as well. She found Mac applying lotion on Sunset's legs, Mac himself was wearing another pair of boxers, probably the spares he kept here in cases like this one.

"Welcome back honey, you went out again". Mac told her without turning or stopping from giving Sunset her massage, The first time Sunset lost control of her actions during a coitus Mac was so worried that when she regained consciousness he was half way to the hospital with her.

Sunset tried to move only for her body to completely and utterly protest against, her hips hurt as did the places where Mac end up been a little to rough which was almost everywhere, but that wasn't what prevented Sunset from moving, it was the sensation of fulfillment and satisfaction that erupted her most intimate parts, her womb and vagina fell so sensitive that even trying to separate her legs a little was a challenge. Her breasts, particularly the nipples had been also played with to the point that they were still hard and the sensibility was also there, her body was so relaxed too that her aching muscles couldn't muster any strength.

After finishing Mac got in bed next to Sunset, Sunset could see in his face a pink shade." I'm sorry if I hurt ya".

Sunset smiled and tried to cuddle closer to him, she managed to hug his neck and bring his face to hers." You didn't hurt me, I feel... I feel wonderful, so don't worry, just... Stay here with me".

"I wouldn't leave even if the bed was on fire".

"Thanks,,, love you farmer boy".

"Love you too Sunny".

With one final kiss the lover let exhaustion take them to dreamland. Unknown to them however was the fact that a pink glow started coming out of their bodies, for good amount of the time the pink glow travelled from male to female and vice versa, but then from the forehead of the girl another dark glow started coming, as the dark glow continued gaining dominance over the pink one both sleepers started to shake with the first signs of a upcoming nightmare.

Author's Notes:

Ufff, this chapter burned most of my brain cells so next chapter is going to be just another omake like the one in the my previous story. I'll explain how Aria and Cheerilee met further on.
Thanks like always and you're welcome to leave comments. Adios

7.- Extra bits part 2

As Celestia finished her preparations for the night she turned to her little sister, Luna was sprawled over a bean bag chair on the living room of the house playing video games, half naked. "Sister, are you sure you don't want to come with me?".

"Nah, you know well that I don't really like to go to those kind of things, but have fun for both of us". Answered the younger sister without letting go of the control or even turning while addressing her older sister.

(Sigh) " Very well, if you change your mind please call me, ok?".

"Will do Tia, now go and enjoy the night". After letting another sigh Celestia left, as soon as Luna heard the car driving away she dropped the control to the floor and then realized an annoyed growl. She was bored, but she wouldn't admitted in from of her sister, ever.

"What nutjock does a sequel of a sequel of a boring game?". Luna said pulling out the disc that was titled FF13 out of her gaming console and unceremoniously throw it over her shoulder, a smile came to her face when the disc hit the floor hard and cracked, then remembering how much she payed for it her smile despaired.

Looking through her other games she found none that called her attention, so with gaming out of the option she went to the kitchen, maybe something to eat could take some boredom away.

After moving some of the items away inside the fridge Luna found the forbidden fruit or cake in this case " Jackpot!". A slice of chiffon cake that Celestia had been saving, Luna took the cake out and placed in a plate but when she unwrapped the delicious looking pantry a little note fell from the wrap. "Property of Celestia, don't touch, meh". After reading the note she throw it inside the trash bin, Luna took the cake back to the living room and jumped down over the bean bag chair, after a few minutes of guilty enjoyment she finished the cake and was once again facing boredom.

She thought that maybe if she slept for a bit she would wake when Celestia was back, so she did, and she dreamed, dreams of her winning a beauty contest over her sister and all women in the world, of dazzling everyone in the beach with her awesome surfing skills while wearing the hottest bikini, dreamed of ruling over the world with an iron fist and having her personal harem from which to pick her dates. So many dreams, when she woke up she felt refreshed and tired free, surely a lot of time happened alre- " oh fuck no!, it just been 23 minutes?, no no no NO!". If there was something Luna hated most in the world that was been bored.

She couldn't hold on to her sanity until her sister was back, and even then she would notice right away that Luna was bored, Luna had the bad habit of showing when she was needy to a extreme and would give Celestia burning material against her, the last thing she needed was Tia having that.

Then, as if the gods had heard her plea her cellphone vibrated, she forgot that she had it in her mini shorts's pocket, desperate, she pulled the little communication device out and opened. She could read something, she could watch videos, she could play a mobile game or ... She could troll somebody. An evil grin appeared in her face.

Going through her list of contacts she found many victi- friends, yes friends, she would start simple then going up.

First Rainbow Dash. Yes, she would be a good start, the girl was an excellent athlete but she was a slacker in anything else, she needed school spirit and Luna will give it to her. She dialed.

"Yellow"

"Hi Miss Dash, how are you?".

"Vice-principal Luna?, hmmm fine? I guess?"

"Good to heard, Listen carefully Rainbow, we have been challenge to a little competition by Crystal Prep and I was wondering if we could count on you to win".

"What?, what are those snubby Prep kids thinking, didn't have enough ass kicking last time?"

"I guess not, now listen this challenge will prove with no doubt CHS superiority, but only if we win, so I ask you Rainbow, are you ready to show everyone in both schools that no one can beat you?"

"Heck yeah, bring the fire VP I will do it even with my eyes closed".

"Excellent!, now this is the deal, tomorrow during lunch time, you are going to perform the school cheering routine in front of everyone while wearing the cheerleader uniform".

"WHAT?".

"Yes , I know it's a little random but the honor of the school and your awesomeness it's in play here".

"But but I... The cheerleader uniform... In front of everyone?".

"Oh I see, that's ok Ranbow, if you are scared then I can tell Miss Lulamoon to do-".

"Nooo, I... I'll do it, I won't lose, but ... can I wear something else?".

"Sorry Rainbow, the challenge is strict with what you have to wear".

"I see, ok, I guess".

"That's the spirit champ, oh don't forget to smile the whole time, ok?, bye then and good luck".

As soon as Luna finished she erupted in laughter, the soccer girl was stubborn but pride was always her downfall. That was good, but now to the next victim. She dialed again.

"He-hello?"

"Hello Fluttershy, it Vice-principal Luna how are you today?"

"Oh hmm, fine Miss Luna how are you?, hmm it's something wrong?".

"Everything fine, thank you, well actually, I had found a few notes that worries me a little about your performance during our last physical evaluation".

"Oh my, that... That sounds bad, am I... am I in trouble?".

"Maybe Miss Shy, maybe but there's a way to fix this and it's really simple".

"Is it?, I can try, I know it important I don't want to fall behind everyone else".

"Good, I can feel your determination, ok Fluttershy, you need to perform a total of 20 push ups, see? Simple".

"Pu-pu-push ups?".

"Yes, right know".

"Bu-but, I mean, now now?".

"Yes Fluttershy, now, just put your phone in speaker and let me heard while you do the push ups".

"I... I..., ok I'll try".

"There's no try Fluttershy, let me know when ready".

"(Gulp) ok, ugh, ok, re-ready".

"Begin".

"One... One... O-one... Oneuhgg, (pant)".

"Fluttershy?, are you counting them one by one?"

"N-no Miss, I'm still trying to finish the first one".

"..."

"You know what? Why don't you continue alone and just call me when you have 20, would that be better?"

"O-okey, one... one... on-".

Luna end up the call before the girl could even finish that try. Then went for the next target. "Oh, this is a good one". She dialed again.

"Hello Vice-principal Luna, what can I do for you?".

"Hello Twilight, just the student I needed, we're going to need someone that can teach an important theme to the middle schoolers this week and I thought who better that my sister's assistant".

"Really? I'll be honored, I can give it my 121 %".

"Glad to hear that, ok you have until Wednesday to prepare everything you need and present a pre-presentation to the Principal, so are tou up to this important task?".

"Yesss, I won't fail you or the Principal".

"Good, now your subject will be... The meaning of life".

"..."
"Excuse me?".

"The theme is... The meaning of life".

"But... How... What... The meaning?"

"Of life yes I'm sure you can do a good job".

"But... Can I? Can I have something more specific?".

"Just check out any theory that you have heard of and do your own conclusions on it, easy".

"Yeah, ha ha ease ha ha, could you (gulp) perhaps point me to a book of reference? Ha ha".

"Maybe, ask your parents if they have a book call 'the bible' somewhere, that should help you, ok?, now good luck and Godspeed".

"Ha ha yes( eye twitch) ha ha)".

Luna hung up and boosted in laughter again, poor girl was an quick thinker and smart in almost all subjects, maybe only surpassed by a few like Big Mac in maths or Maud in anything rock related but put something that revolved around non absolutes and the girl broke faster that Pinkie pie could break a smile.

And speaking of those two, they were next in the menu. She called her favorite pupil first, but unfortunately his cellphone was off. Luna growled, there was no way that big log was escaping her hit list." Where can he be at this time?". Then she realized so she called the next number.

"Miss Luna! (Eeep), this isn't a good time, we (eeep) I am in the middle of something (moan)!".

"Sorry to interrupt your... Entertainment, but if you happen to see Macintosh just let him know that Applejack was going to see you".

"What?! When?".

"Don't know but she should be knocking at your door soon, ok pass the message please and ..."

Luna didn't finish when she heard a scream of pain from a male, the she could hear Sunset worried questions, something about a zipper and something been caught on it. She didn't care much and ended the call.

She inspected more contacts and found the next three. Dialing again she begun.

"Hi Miss Rarity, do you have a moment please?".

"Vice-principal, of course Ma'am if I may be of assistance".

"Thanks dear, I would like you to take measurements from one of our students so we can make her a new school sweater".

"Oh, I'll be glad to, you came to the right person, who is this student that i need to measure?".

"Why your friend Pinkie Pie dear, please take the right measurements, we cannot afford to waste any resources in unprofessional mistakes".

"Ha ha of course (gulp). Don't worry I'll... do my best".

"That's what I expected dear, good luck".

Luna ended the call. " poor Rarity ha ha, ok now her partner". She called again.

"Yaa?"

"Hello Miss Finish, the school require your services".

" As long as I Photo Finish haf my camera I should not fail".

"Marvelous, there was a little accident and we need a new yearbook picture of Pinkie Pie, you remember the way that picture needs to be, right?".

"Yaa, but zis is a dizasterl, lazt zime it took all of za magiks to capzure ze pink blur".

"I know Miss Finish but don't worry, you'll have Miss Rarity helping you, I'm sure that between the two of you will be able to accomplish your goals".

"Yaa, iz will be done, now, I go".

And with that she ended the call, Luna was having a blast but now she needed to finish the triple threat.

"Hello Pinkie, how are you?".

"Hiiii Miss Lulu, can I call you Lulu?"

"No, anyway there's something I need for my dear sister and who better to help me that you".

"Really?, eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeh I'm so excited, tell me what to do, tell me tell me TELL ME".

"Calm down! Ugh, ok I need you to make me a cake of Chocolate and Coffe for Celestia and Mint sprinkles with honey syrups".

"Uuuuuh that sounds... Awfully sweet, even for me that's a looooot of sugar, I don't know if I'm allowed to do it without my sister or Mr Cake permission".

"Oh, I see Pinkie, sorry, I thought that I could give my dear sister a cake filled with love and sweetness so great that she would cry tears of joy".

" (sniff) Say no more Miss Luna (sniff), I totally get you, and I'll do it. I'll bake the sweetest most awesome cake that your sister have never tasted".

"You are an angel Pinkie, now just make sure that both flavor mix well, so taste it as many times as you need until you get it right, ok?".

"Sure, just one tiny whiny question first".

"Sure Pinkie, what is it?".

"This isn't a prank to get me sugar high and have some of my friends trying to catch me as part of an over elaborated scheme invented by you to compensate for been bored and lonely even though your sister insisted that you could go with her, right?".

"Nope, not it all, no".

"... Okey dokey luckey, I'll start right now, see ya tomorrow". She hung up.

"That was... Odd... meh".

Having created enough chaos for a good laugh Luna felt satisfied. Yes, she had make the world a better place by giving the middle finger to boredom. Just then, the door swung open and Celestia did enter the house, confused Luna checked the time and to her surprise a good 3 hrs have pass.

Celestia saw her sister where she left her and smiled." Well well, nothing burning, no cops outside, nothing broken... Scratch that, I can see that this ( Celestia picked up the broken disc) didn't pass your expectations, but otherwise, it look like you behaved this time".

" Come on Tia, is not like I need a babysitter or something". Luna said annoyed.

"That's good because Granny Smith had enough with little Apple Bloom".

" If your gonna be this obnoxious then I going to sleep, see you tomorrow sis". Luna stood up, then snapping her bones she moved to her room and went to sleep expecting a very hilarious day tomorrow.

CHS ENTRANCE, THE NEXT DAY.
Luna walked with a spring in her steps, the morning started pretty good for her and it looked like it only could get better.

As soon as the first bell ringed Luna saw the results of her prank coming. Rainbow Dash was the first on sight, again she tried to change the rules of the challenge to avoid wearing the cheerleader uniform but under the possibility of the other students hearing of her she relented and continued on with the original plan.

Then came Rarity and Photo Finish plus her friends, they tried to trap Pinkie before the pink girl could even set a foot inside school but as planned she was too sugar high to be stopped.

Next came Fluttershy, the pink headed girl had her arms wrapped, she apologised for only managed 12 push ups in the whole night, she meekly promised to get better and Luna repay her with a good luck and a slap on the back that nearly dropped the girl to the floor.

Next came Twilight, she had dark bags under her eyes and a creepy smile that border at psycho. The poor girl forgot to comb her hair and she had a lot of book in her backpack.

Luna expected to see Sunset but the bacon haired girl was nowhere to be seen. Luna enjoyed the rest of the morning and part of the afternoon watching the victims of her prank struggle during their school activities, then lunch came and the show that Rainbow Dash displayed for everyone was a blast. Luna almost felt bad for the soccer girl, almost.

After the 7th class Luna did her way to her office when she found the door to her sister's office open, Luna peck inside and saw Celestia holding her head while mumbling." Hey sis, are you ok?".

" Hey Lulu,(sigh) no, I'm not ok, I got a lot of problems with some students but there one in particular that is causing me a real pain in the rear".

"That big?". Luna throw a joke at her sister's big butt.

"No jokes Luna, this person committed several problems and it requires strict punishment but I don't feel like it".

Typical Tia, Luna thought, her sister was a big softy when it came to discipline. "How about I deal with the troublemaker for you, that'll give you sometime to rest".

Celestia's eyes shined after hearing that. " Really?, would you?".

"Of course sis, you know that there isn't anyone better that me to show someone the errors of it way". Luna said proudly.

"Thanks sister, I would really appreciated if you do?".

"Say no more then, where is this little rascal?".Luna asked already planning what kind of torture she was going to use at say student.

"You will find her in classroom 109, I would let the staff know that you shouldn't be interrupted so things can be done smoothly".

"Perfect, don't worry sis, justice will be served". With that Luna left to find her knew play thing".

"Have fun!". Celestia told her sister, when she was out of ears reach she called her accomplices. " She's on her way, and don't worry, you would be interrupted even if she screams". She hung up and rested more in her chair with a sad smile in her lips. "Sorry Lulu, you have that coming".

Before reaching her destiny, Luna took a detour to grab an old friend of her, her old wooden pallet Red Mark. The pallet was given to her by the former Math teacher that she replaced before been promoted to Vice-Principal, she told her that the pallet was a legend that most problem children dreaded, been hit by the wooden plank was so shocking for the students that they swear that a red mark appeared and never banished hence the name.

Eventually Luna reached classroom 109 and not stopping she bursted inside slamming the door hard. "Alright, you little troublemaker, I'll be your warden for the time being so you... better... start... crying?". Luna saw with confusion the faces that stared back at her. All of them with the same angry expression expect for one of them that belonged to the stoic Maud Pie, but she could feel the bad mood she was in still. Applejack, Rarity, Photo finish and her friends, Rainbow Dash and nurse Redheart.

"Can I(gulp) Can I help you?". Luna asked now while her instincts were screaming at ger to run.

"How about you start explaining why was my sister sugar high today?" Maud asked clearly angry by her sister condition.

"Yeah!, and what you did to me, not cool VP, not cool".

Luna could see where was this going, she moved closer to the door but Applejack got in the way. " Yur little prank also got Fluttershy and Twilight out of commission for the whole day, got anything to say uh?".

"You know how hart wez to catch ze pink blur? Uh?". Photo Finish also was angry and blocking ber right flank along Rarity.

Luna's eyes were desperately trying to find a escape route or a something that she could use as a shield but to no vail, she crossed eyes with Redheart but she broke any hope of support on her part after what she said. "I'm only here to treat your injuries after they are done with you".

Luna used Red Mark as a wepon and pointed it at her closest enemy but she knew she couldn't contain all of them, as a signal finally someone yelled. "GET HER!". And so it begun, Luna's punishment.

A COUPLE OF HOURS LATER.
Somehow Luna managed to escape the classroom, she had to sacrifice Red Mark to escape but it was necessary. She limped the way to her office, she was close when she noticed her sister there arms crossed under her chest and an neutral look.

For a moment there Luna thought that her sister would hold her up until the mob caught with her, but Celestia didn't move.

Luna stepped aside an continued her way to her office where she would be safe." I hope you learned your lesson Luna".

Luna thought about many comments but found not one that would really sound smart right now, her pranks were fun but she knew when she had to suck it up and face the consequences.

"You and me both sister". The tanned Vice-principal said to her boss/sister.

Luna entered her office and dropped on her chair not even bothering to turn the light on, she let her body rest from the beating she received, Applejack and Maud were particularly brutal to say the list. Suddenly, a clicking noise got her body tense again,she turned her attention to the door where she just entered, the darkness making difficult to identify her new threat, however she didn't hide for long. " You thought that you could get away so easily".

The familiar voice was accompanied by a pair of cyan eyes that Luna knew too well. " Sunset?".

The girl stepped closer and indeed Sunset Shimmer was present right in front of her. If Twilight Sparkle's smile had been creepy and off putting Sunset's was wild and murderous, far more scary that when she turned into a she-demon.

"Do you remember rule number 5 of the sister's code?".

"The what?"

Sunset chuckled "Rule number five of the sister's code, you told us when we did that sleepover in Rarity's place".

Luna tried to remember what she was talking about and it hit her. " You mean..."

"Yes!, no sister should ever interfere between another sister and her Dick".

Luna tried to comprehend what she mean, then she did, the call, the screams and something getting caught up by the zipper. " Oh, shit, don't tell me?"

"Yes!, thanks to you Mac is... Injured and he can't help me with you know what!".

Luna cursed internally, ok this was officially fuck'd up. Sunset pulled something from behind and Luna saw now where Red Mark ended, in the hands of her executioner, resigning herself to her fate Luna's last thought before everything exploded in pain was that next time she would mask her voice or call with another cellphone. Life was a crazy ride sometimes.

Author's Notes:

Hope someone like this chapter, like I said last time in part one I am worse at comedy that sex stories but i tried. Anyway sorry this one is shorter but i need time to advance the main plot without the pressure of the holidays. Have a good one. ✌

8.- Too many questions.

Sunset Shimmer woke up suddenly, gasping for air and covered in sweat, she took as much precious air as her lungs would allowed, when she manage to calm down she watched her surrounding, she could see only what the little lamp's light allowed.

It was almost a routine by now, 21 days as far as she could tell had gone away since the day she arrived in this world and every single night was the same. She would wake up scared, disoriented and with the urgent need to run away. And every time that happen, she would do the same, first calm down, then look for the objects that give her hope in this strange place, her saddle bag and the black leather jacket that the stalli- no the 'human' named Macintosh had given to her.

Both had a soothing effect in her nerves and she took them with her wherever she went. Feeling the need to remove the sweat, Sunset removed the covers from her bed and stood up, she wobbled a little, it was still hard to get use to walk up right in two legs, especially after waking up like she did. Finally reaching the door she stood there expecting for the door to open up with her non existing magic coming from her still missing horn, after remembering this little but crucial thing she used her second option, her hands.

Sunset moved the extremity forward and used her new fingers to finally turn the nob and open the damn door. She walked out of the room, she had memorize the layout of the house already, so she moved where she knew the toilet and shower were located.

As Sunset approached the bathroom another door opened behind her making her jump a little. "Oh, your awake again?, did you need help Sunset?". Asked the human Luna.

"Ye-yes, I was just... going to the bathroom".

"I see (yawn), ok if you need something just wake me or Tia and we'll help you out, ok?" Sunset nodded and Luna went back inside her room.

After regaining her thoughts Sunset continued her trek. Going inside Sunset prepared the water for a bath just like the human Celestia taught her, after that she removed the clothes she was wearing, Sunset took a moment to inspect the body she now possessed as a human, it was weird watching herself through the mirror and finding something completely different at what she looked not long ago.

Her new body was almost hairless except for a few areas like around her pelvis and her head. Her mane was very similar in both style and length but it felt softer, her chest area was the most different in when compared to her pony body, she had two round soft orbs hanging from her chest, the size seemed proportional to her age as The humans Celestia and Luna had larger orbs that her but Celestia who was older was bigger in that area that her sister. After finishing her self exploration Sunset hopped inside the bath and let the water cleanse her body, as she enjoyed the little moment her mind replayed the information that she was provided today when the police officer came to speak with her and Celestia who had take her in as a temporary guardian.

FLASHBACK.
"We had identified the girl indeed as Sunset Abigail Shimmer, she along her parents disappeared approximately a month ago when they were coming from Las Vegas, it seems one of the bridges they crossed was in bad shape and their car fell into the stream bellow. A couple of days later the State police found the car, inside were the bodies of the parents but their daughter wasn't there, it was believed that either she was taken by the current or that she survived and went missing, until now".

The officer explained to Celestia while Sunset who they thought was out of ears reach listened carefully. So there was a double of herself as well but it seemed that she disappeared. It was a high risk to remain in this world for long if the other Sunset appeared again, however there wasn't much Sunset could do, she was alone, she didn't have money, a home or a job, worse yet she didn't have magic. So for the time been she was in the care of the human Celestia and Luna.

After talking with Celestia Sunset was interrogated by the officer, she only used a little bit of the stuff she heard and answered vaguely what she could, the officer suggested that Sunset should see the place of the accident but Celestia protested that that may be traumatic for her and she wouldn't allowed. The officer let the issue go and simple told Sunset to call them if she remembered anything else, in the mean time Celestia would become her official guardian until a court decided about the case.

"I'm sorry about all that Sunset, but I want you to know that you can count on us as long as you need". Sunset saw the honesty on the woman's face and the next moment she was hugging her, she may not have wings, horn or a waving mane but her heart was just like the Princess.

END OF FLASHBACK.
A deep part of Sunset wondered why in her mentor's name did she run away in the first place, it's not like Celestia completely forgot about her the moment she got another apprentice. Looking from an analytical point of view Sunset's actions have been childish, but for her who never met her parents Celestia became the closest Sunset ever had to a mother figure, the fact that she took another unicorn filly as a protege hurt her.

Finishing with her little bath Sunset went back to her room and tried to restart her sleep, the bath took a lot of her strength and she could feel her body getting more relaxed, tomorrow she would go with the sisters back to the school, and like the few times before she would try to see if the portal was open and again she would get disappointed, and again she would go to the library to read and check the artifact they called computer, to learn more about this world and the humans that lived here, and who knows, if she was lucky she may come across with Macintosh, Sunset didn't know why she wanted to see him but... well, she would figure it out later, now to sleep.

SUNSET'S APARTMENT.
Sunset woke up again, she jerked her head left to right trying to find where she was, she saw a small dim lighted room a little to big to be her room in Celestia's house. She was back in her apartment, back in the present time , back with... "Mac?, Mac? Mac!". Sunset called to her boyfriend who was trashing in his side of the bed while growling something like if he was in pain.

Sunset removed the covers off his body and gasped when she saw a black glow enveloping him, Mac was holding his throat like if he were chocking, Sunset tried desperately to wake him up but he was moving to much for her to hold him down, she was begining to panic now see him like this and tears of desperation started to pour down, she tried again to remove his hand from his throat but she couldn't even remove one finger, fear was tearing her inside but she would be damn if she were to give up.

"Mac! Honey open your eyes, please!".

Love give place to courage and Sunset saw her hands now shining with the pink glow that came wherever she would think of Mac, bitting her lip she once again tried to pry open his finger, the pink glow mixed with the black one and like a snake that had been stroke with fire the black glow faded, she used this chance and call him again, this time his hands loose the self imposed grip and she managed to remove both hands from him she call bim one more time and was rewarded with his green eyes looking back although the rest of his eyes was red like if he was holding down tears.

"Su-Sunny? Argh, my head!".

"Oh thank goodness!, I... I was scared, you wouldn't wake up".

"I was... I was having a dream, a nightmare, an ol one I hadn't in years". Mac hugged Sunset who was shacking. "Thank ya Sweetheart, thanks for pulling out of there".

Sunset received a loving kiss as a reward and the two hugged each other while soothing their emotions.

"Mac, something was happening to you... to us, and I think it was magic!."

"Were ya having a nightmare too?".

"No, not a nightmare but an dream of something I didn't remember, it look like I used to live with Celestia and Luna, they took me in after I came to this world the first time". Sunset snuggled closer to Mac while remembering, both were sitting in bed with Mac using the wall as support and Sunset sitting in his lap.

Mac gently placed his chin over Sunset's head inhaling her aroma.
"When I woke up you were in that nightmare already and... There was magic over yur body, a black one I never seen".

"It was (sigh)... It was bad, I dreamed of my parents, when they were about to go in that route where they died, i... I tried to stop them but ma voice wouldn't come out, again and again it happened, I yelled and screamed but nothing would come out." His voice almost cracked at the end an Sunset turned herself to hug him again kissing him too. " it's ok honey, yur ok now, we are together and we are fine".

"Eeyup." Mac returned the hug and kiss and his sorrow disappeared, Mac knew that he have been forgiven for what happen with his parents but that damn dream mess him up good.

"Still, if this was magic that mean it could happen again, we need to figure it out where it came from".

Sunset nodded, magic escaping to this world wasn't something new but that didn't mean that it was easy dealing with it. Then remembering who they met that night Sunset felt her blood boil.

"Aria Blaze, it could be her, how come the moment we met her again this happen?".

Mac thought for a minute, it sounded logical but there was a flaw with that. " Don know for sure but somehow I don think it was her. Don ya think it would be to obvious to suspect her first especially if she did her mumbo jumbo right after we saw her?".

"Possible, but then again Aria wasn't big in the strategy department, that was Adagio's forte. (Sigh) Mac, I may need to go to Equestria to check something up, this magic worries me but the other one also and Princess Twilight is the best choice when it comes to magic affairs".

"Are ya thinkin on goin tomorrow?".

"Yes, after school, I'll call Mr Scroll tomorrow and ask for the day off, I don't want to see you hurt again specially if it is my magic the one doing it".

"Then it's decided".

"Yes" Sunset said with a sad tone.

"We'll go tomorrow"

"Ye-whut? What do you mean 'we'?".

"It mean 'I not letting ya out of my side Sugarcube', we're goin"

"No Mac we can't?".

"We can't?"

"No... I mean yes... I mean I have to!".

"But I can too!".

"No Mac, I have to go alone, there's this balance thingy and there can't be too many equestrians in this side or humans in that side".

"Weren't the Dazzlings originally from Equestria? And when that other friend of yurs came, what was her name? Starbulb Blister? Nothing happened, right?".

"Well yeah but... Still NO, absolutely NO, it could be dangerous for you, a human had never crossed to the other side before so we don't know what will happen".

Mac Saw Sunset in the eyes but she averted his, any Apple that prided itself in his or her honesty could tell when someone lied to them or tried a half truth. " Sunny?, what are ya afraid of".

"What?! Me? I'm not afraid! I mean afraid for me but for you".

"Then prove it".

"Nice try buster but I'm not Rainbow Dash I don't fall for easy tricks".

"Then how about this one". Mac did a perfect imitation of Apple Bloom's infamous puppy eyes, but with his face the only thing he accomplish was getting giggles out of Sunset. " Or how about this". This time Mac tried 'The stare' of Fluttershy but again his intent was met with a laugh that Sunset tried to force down.

"How about this now hmmm". Mac's next imitation have him crossing his eyes and putting his tongue out.

Sunset could barely sustain her composure. " Who are you suppose to be now? Ditzy?".

"Aaah nope, Applejack when she's drivin".

That broke the last of her defences and Sunset laughed wildly, however her laugh was interrupted when Mac pressed for another kiss, Sunset immediately returned in kind only for Mac to pull out putting a serious face." Now then, this is the face of Macintosh Apple, the man who wants to go with his love to a world full of candy colored mini horses because he's worried about her".

Sunset again avoided eye contact." Yur right, I'm afraid".

"I'll be fine as long as I'm with ya".

Sunset smiled but it was a sad smile. "Not about that, I'm... (sigh) I'm afraid because you will see me in my real form, you will see me as a pony and... It may freak you out".

"Freak me out? You think that I'll freak out? Like when you girl grow wings, long ponytails and horse ears?. Sunny please, I'm a farmer, I grow among horses".

"It way more that that, I will turn into a full pony, hooves and everything, it will shock you and maybe in a bad way".

"Sunny, let me ask ya something, do you believe me when I say I love you?". Sunset nodded " Do you believe me when we're havin sex and I tell you how much I desire ya?". Sunset nodded again.
"Then how come you don believe me when I say that no matter what form ya take, yur heart is what It's the most important to me".

"You mean it".

"Of course I do Sunny and don you forget it".

"I love you my farmer boy".

"I love ya my Sunset". The two shared another blissful kiss before preparing to catch what little sleep they could.

A FEW HOURS LATER.
"How are we gonna do this?, We need to let someone know what I'm doing while keeping you secret". Sunset asked Mac while the two were preparing to go their separate ways.

"We could have Luna tell them about Aria" Mac suggested.

"Yes, and I can tell the girls that I need to see Princess Twilight about magic related stuff".

Mac nodded while placing two coffee mugs on the table taking one for himself. " I will tell my family about yur boss and that I'll talk to him and meet ya in front of the statue".

Sunset nodded while she busy herself with bacon & eggs, Mac was eating a toast with his coffee. Watching her food she couldn't avoid thinking what happened just a few hours ago. She didn't want her magic affecting her everyday life much less her intimate life with Mac, she had enough trouble hiding from her friends to add worrying about black magic to the mix.

"I know that face Sunny and unless you want me to give ya a good ol Apple hug you better throw yur worries away, we're in this together hun, end of story".

Sunset smiled, it was now a common event when Mac would read her mind like one of his math books. " Guess I have no choice then".

"Nope, anyway hafta be on my way or AJ is gonna skin my hide".
Mac finished his breakfast quickly and got up.He give Sunset a goodbye kiss and left.

Now alone Sunset relaxed her body for a bit, despite the interruption she slept for a good amount of hours but even that didn't seem to be enough for her body, Mac really went all out on her, just remembering the hot night send shivers through her whole body specially her breasts and vagina, she shook her head before more naughty thoughts could overwhelm her, she had a long day ahead and this would be the first time a human, her boyfriend no less crossed to the other side, yes, long day indeed.

SWEET APPLE ACRES.
Macintosh Apple was used to many things in life, been stare at was one of them, wherever because his height, his looks, the things he knew, or when be was famous for been the Quarterback of his school, for one thing or another he was used to, what he wasn't used to was been stared by his family, like really he knew Apple Bloom couldn't avoided do to her innocence and curiosity but the rest didn't have any reason.

"Everything alright cuz?". Asked Braeburn while chewing through his breakfast.

"Eeyup, why? Got something on ma face?".

"No, but... You look... Kinda?".

"Chippy". Honeydew found the word her sister Jonagold was looking for.

"Yeah chippy, like Aunt Cranberry when you show her a bottle of fermented Cider".

"That's just how he gets when he's back from that club, either that or drunk". Applejack commented with a matter of fact tone.

"That only happened once AJ, and was because Luna took ma money to early in the game". Mac accepted Luna's bet of drinking whiskey when he lost a round of cards and end up drunk.

"Yeah well, if it happen again yur sleeping with the pigs ya hear?".
Applejack wasn't in the mood for jokes apparently but it felt as if she was on edge.

"How do ya feel today Granny?" Mac asked the old Apple as she continued with her morning routine.

"Like kickin and singin boy, and before you ask yes I already took that awful concoction that the Doc give me last time".

"Good, Jona is helpin ya out today and I'll be around school too so if ya need anything let me know".

"If yur gonna be at school who's gonna been doing the deliveries?". Applejack asked with a scowl on her face.

"I'll do half of them today and do the rest tomorrow, I need to go to CHS to talk with the sisters and Sunset too".

"Sunset? Now why would you need to talk to her so badly?" Applejack's tone was shifting from curious to angry now and Mac didn't want to deal with this so early.

"Well now that you asked I guess I can tell, Sunset called me and said that her boss Eastern Scroll wants to do business with us, I'll discuss some stuff with her first and then will talk to the man itself, if thing are good we may have a good partner again".

"Really? That's awesome! Ain't that right Applejack?" Apple Bloom said cheerfully.

"Yeah, it sound grand, but... I talk to her yesterday and she didn't mentioned anything". Applejack was happy to hear good news but her mood was still a little sour.

"You girls were havin one of yur parties right? I see no need to ruin the fun with work". Granny Smith interjected her comment.

"Anyway, it's still in the work so that leave you two to man the farm while we're gone".

"Don worry non Cuz, we'll have this farm up and runnin".

"And I'll make sure Brae here don burn everything down like in his farm". Honeydew said mocking his older cousin.

"Hey that only happened once"

"Ya only had have one farm Brae". Applejack protested.

"Just make sure the north patch gets watered and the labor should smoke the west patch with the pesticide, ya can call me or Applejack if ya need guidance". With instructions done all Apples went to start their chores. Mac waited until the rest of the family was out doing their things leaving only him and Granny Smith in the kitchen." Granny?".

"Yes deary?".

"Do you?, do you remember since when did AJ and Sunset started to hang out?".

"Hang out? Ya mean before or after high school?".

"Before Applejack and the others broke up".

"Can't say that I remember correctly, but they started to see each other around after that game of yurs I think?, but I wouldn't call that hanging together".

"What do ya mean Granny?".

"Bacon hair was around the farm for a while but it was more to be around ya that to be with Applejack and the others".

"That's... I don remember Sunset and I spending time together before... Well?, you know".

"Know what?".

"About Sunset"

"Yeah, I love the sunsets, specially when yur grandpapy would take me to town and we would look for a hidden place to-"

"OK GRANNY! No need to tell me the rest, I'll go and prepare the truck for school, come out when you and Bloom are ready".

Mac walked to the front to do as he said, Granny Smith meanwhile waited until she could hear the quiet steps of the person hidden on the other side of the kitchen as its walked away, after the spy was gone Granny Smith returned to her chores, that silly grandson of hers was digging his own grave keeping his relationship with the bacon haired girl a secret, but she couldn't blame him more that she could have blamed his own son for hiding with his Buttercup, or herself by escaping with her husband, it seemed that the old saying was true about the apples not falling too far from the tree.

CANTERLOT HIGH SCHOOL.
Sunset knocked on the door and soon enough received permission to enter." Morning, oh Sunset, it's good to see you, what brings you here so early?".

"Hi Principal Celestia, I... I wanted to talk to you, if that's ok of course if not I can-".

"No need to worry Sunset, we got time". Celestia took a more relaxed position in her chair and gestured for Sunset to take a chair.

"So how is everything going?, I know you are doing pretty good with grades but I don't know about work or otherwise".

"Well, work is fine, I may get a promotion soon but it depends in some factors, and otherwise, well? I'm doing good, the girls and me just got together yesterday, we had fun and after that I took care of cleaning, then we went to the club, you know which one".

"Yes I know, Luna had been trying to convince me of going but I really haven't got the chance". Celestia commented with a smile." What did you do after that?".

"Well I... We... Hmm". Sunset got her thoughts derailed with that question.

"Calm down Sunset, I'm just teasing, you are 19 already and both you and Macintosh are very responsible, if I thought that you kids would end up doing something stupid I would have been against your relationship from the start, in all honestly I'm more afraid for my sister that I'm for the two of you".

"Thank you Principal, it means a lot to me that you trust us like you do".

"It's nothing dear, all I ask is that you be careful, enjoy what you guys have but always think about the future and not let the passion of the moment blind your judgement". Sunset blushed fiercely just remembering how judgement was throw through the window when she and Mac had sex.

Celestia seemed to noted that and just shook her head." I using pills, we are been careful I swear". Sunset tried to calm Celestia's worries.

"You better, I can only imagine how Granny and Applejack would hunt you and Big Mac down if suddenly a little surprise pops up".

Sunset blushed harder this time. " Stop scaring her Tia, she had enough with the teasing I give her, I thought that your role was to give her advice". Both women turned to see the tanned Vice-principal in the door. She took the chair next to Sunset and using her thumbs she messaged her temples, sure signs of a headache.

"Besides, I'm sure that if a little Sunset or Mackey pops out Granny is gonna be more busy spoiling it that beating the parents, so don't worry that much girl, we got your back". Luna continued with her massage while her sister frowned.

"Luna please do not give her that kind of advice, otherwise it will be you who's gonna be hunted down by Granny and Applejack".

Sunset smiled while watching the sister bicker and wondered if their pony versions would fight like this.

"Can I ask you two a question?".

"Sure".

"I didn't do it".

"What?" Both Sunset and Celestia asked at the same time looking at Luna.

After an awkward silence Sunset spoke. "Anyway, does any of you remember me living in the house with you?, you know when I came to this world first?".

Luna scratched her head trying to make the few brain cells not destroyed by alcohol work while Celestia looked mindful."Sometime ago , after you were defeated by the other Twilight and started reforming I checked your profile to see how to assist you and to understand your case a little better, I found out that I was your legal guardian, this shock me as I didn't remember ever signing anything about that, much less that you lived with us".

"Wait, she did?, how come I don't remember either of that?". Luna asked as well.

"I don't know why but recently I have started to remember things from when I first arrived including how I was accepted as my human counterpart and when I lived with you, but somehow this feel wrong, the fact that no one remembers is a little troublesome".

"Indeed, I'm also confused by this but if magic is involved I have no idea what can we do to resolve this". Celestia was concerned with the chance of more shenanigans occurring in her school.

"You think that the punk girl from yesterday has anything to do with this?" Luna asked referring to Aria Blaze.

"What punk girl?". Asked Celestia.

"She's talking about Aria Blaze, one of the sirens that is living now with Cheerilee, she took her to the club last night".

Celestia paled at the idea of another event like the battle of bands happening, the school was just been remodeled to have it destroyed again." Your joking right?".

"Hold your horses sis, by the look of things it seems that Cheerilee had the girl under control and it doesn't seem like she can use magic, still thought we better keep an eye on her for now". Luna continued probing the girl after Mac and Sunset left the club trying to see if the girl would do something bad but apparently her only crime was her putty mouth and awful fashion sense.

"Still, I somehow fell that this is just the beginning of another crisis".

Celestia saw Sunset flinch a little and that was all the hints she needed." Sunset?".

With a heavy sigh Sunset explained what happened last night leaving out the whole sex part of course but Luna was going to give her a hell of innuendos and jokes she was sure of it. After the whole explanation Sunset observed their reactions and waited for their opinions.

"Are you sure that going over there is the only option? Can't Twilight come over this side?" Celestia was worried about the whole thing mostly since this was new for them.

" I thought about it but having two Look alike around could be dangerous and I think this requires different magic from the one we use here, besides I wouldn't be going alone this time".

"What do you mean, who's going with you?". Celestia asked concerned. Sunset stood quiet for a moment.

"Pfff ha ha don't tell me you are taking Mr fancy Maths with you?". Luna asked teasing but seen Sunset little blush she knew she hit the bullseye.

"Your kidding right?".

"To be honest a would prefer to leave Mac out of magic stuff but he's already been affected by it so it would be best if he comes with me".

"Did he agree to it?". While Celestia knew that Mac and Sunset would take good care of each other she was still worried.

"He suggested the idea, we are thinking of going as soon as classes finish, the sooner we deal with this the better". Sunset explained the whole plan.

"What about your friends, are you planning on leaving them in the dark, we know that you and Mac decided to wait until his birthday to reveal the relationship but wouldn't it be better to come out clean now".

Sunset thought about what Celestia suggested. I think we'll wait, Mac had his own set of problems with Applejack and Granny Smith".

"Granny?, why is that".

"I think Mac himself is going to explain the problem today, anyway I think that's all for now but I'll inform you what's up when we come back".

"Alright, that's good for now but we need to discuss a few thing later, take care Sunset and thanks for letting us know".

"Well is the least I can do for my guardian, seriously thanks to both of you for caring for me, I appreciated".

With that Sunset left for her first class leaving the sisters behind to themselves.

"Tia? When do you plan on telling Sunset about the adoption?".

"I don't know sister, not been really much of a mother to her, I think it would be better if you-".

"Don't be a wuss sister, you really think anyone is going to be better at looking for that girl that you?". Luna protested. " In my opinion you are just as afraid of Sunset knowing now that she is from Applejack".

"I don't know Luna I'm just afraid that by this point she's already an adult, she's almost in university, she lives by herself and she's even having sex already, what am I suppose to teach her". Luna shook her head hearing her sister's excuses.

"It not about what you show them or what you give them but been there for them". Luna left the office leaving a very upset Celestia behind.

The first few hours went by quiet fast, while Sunset did have little interaction with some of her friends Mac was busy doing as much deliveries as he could to leave the least for tomorrow, he called regularly to his cousins taking care of the farm and after a couple more of trips he was in CHS. After talking with Luna and some more of the staff about his grandmother condition Luna suggested that he talked with Celestia, and so Mac was on his way when he came across his sister.

"Heya AJ, how's been yur day?".

"Kinda busy , need to plunk all I can into ma head for the finals, may need some of that math magic of yurs for some of the tests".

" sure thing, ain't gonna let ma lil' sis fail when she's close to her goals".

"Thanks big bro, listen I know I been kinda of a donkey lately, but ya know that I'm worried about ya and the farm. I don want to see ya moppin like when Ma and Pa pass away".

"Thanks sis but that'll never happen, yur ma family and what do we say about we Apples?".

"We stick together till the end". The siblings hugged each other not caring if the other students thought they were lame, not that anyone in their right mind would dare insult the strongest girl in school and the toughest guy that ever walked CHS. Unknown to the siblings before they broke the hug a portion of the black glow passed from Mac to his sister.

"Grrr did the temperature just dropped or it's just me?".

"Ha ha looks like those test are really makin ya jittery sis".

"I'll around talkin to Celestia and helpin Jonagold setting down so I'll see ya around Sugarcube".

"Alright you goof". The Apples parted away and Big Mac did his way to Celestia's.

"Ma'am?, may comin in".

"Ah Macintosh, yes please do come in".

As Mac entered he noticed that the Principal was sitting rigidly and had a look of professionalism." Afternoon Ma'am, I hope I'm not interrupting anything". Mac moved over the desk and offered a handshake that Celestia took, in that moment through their hands the black glow moved too from male to female again unnoticed.

"No Macintosh, actually your arrival is well timed, we have a few things to discuss".

Her tone send chills down Mac spine, something was off, definitely, her warm personality that projected her as a mother figure was almost gone." What can I do for you Miss?".

"Well?, it just so happens that we received a few request for an extra tutoring, three to be exact. One of them is for one of our students while the others are for a couple of transfer students".

Mac listened carefully trying to pick were the animosity came from but so far he was still clueless, Celestia took his silence as a sign to proceed." The student you should know already as she delivers your mail from time to time".

"Miss Doo?".

"That's correct, her parents fear that she may be a little behind in the math department and want to make sure she's up for the University's tests, while ours is an escalating system we are just about to have our first batch of students coming directly from your sister's generation and many of them get a little overconfident while others get to serious with studies". Celestia explained something Mac was just lightly familiar with it from what little he heard from others.

"Eeyep, I heard a lil bit from AJ, is kinda like what Crystal Prep does right?".

"Correct, and it works well for them, Twilight's brother and Cadence are clear examples, but we do not have the same resources, we are been financed by the Education Board as well as the State and if this plan works we'll get full support for the next years".

Mac understood right away, this would mean that many students that didn't want or didn't have the resources to look for universities on other cities could continued to study here, Mac knew what that mean for her sister and her friends, specially for him as Sunset also was about to graduate.

"I see, well ya can count on me I'll put Miss Doo in top shape, and who are the other?". Mac asked half curious as to who would transfer at this school.

"Maud and Pinkie sister's Marble Pie and a transfer from Cloudsdale, Miss Fleetfoot".

Mac nodded, for some reason those names felt kind of weird to him." For Miss Doo you should talk with her parents, for Miss Pie talk to Maud and for Miss Fleetfoot you'll need to talk to the girl herself".

Mac nodded and changed the topic." Miss Celestia I needed to talk ya about Granny".

"Is there's something wrong with her? Sunset commented that you would tell us about her".

Mac explained what happened the previous day as well as what Doctor Link told them, he also told her about the deal with Sunset's boss and Jonagold's employment." Granny is an important part of the staff and a loved friend, I'll make sure to reduce her workload and have her more in a supervising role".

"That's mighty appreciated Ma'am. That's pretty much it, the rest Sunset probably told ya already." Celestia nodded at the explanation, now she did have all the angles of the situation with the Apples and Sunset, which left only one thing to discuss. Celestia stood up and walked to the door, locking it.

Mac turned the moment he heard the mechanism work and now he felt that chill again, maybe Applejack was right, someone turned the temperature down.

"Big Macintosh, while y know that your family take excellent care of each other as well as been honest and hard working, I know also that been young and in love could cause certain mistakes, what I'm saying here is that is pretty easy for a young couple, specially one so... Sexually active in thinking that nothing wrong can happen as long as you love each other, but it can, and I think that the way you two are right now you could end up doing that mistake".

Mac didn't know what to say at that, was Celestia really complaining about their love life? Especially their sex life? That didn't sound like something she would say but Mac thought that behind all this questioning was the reason of her discontent.

"Ma'am I don know what to say, are ya... Are ya mad at me?".

"No Macintosh I'm not mad but I'm extremely worried for Sunset's future, her plans and dreams could collapse in seconds with an early pregnancy and I don't think either of you is ready for such responsibility".

"Miss Celestia I'll be the first to admit that we sometimes let our emotions take over our actions but my parents din raised no bastard, the moment I sense we are riskin our future I'll stop things myself, I love Sunset to much for puttin her in such position Ma'am and sorry to say this but the decision of how far we take our relationship is our choice".

"That way of thinking is too immature, besides I doubt your parent though you that much ahead when_". Celestia caught her words too late when she realized what was she about to say and Mac reactions was not far behind.

"MA'AM!, I appreciate the thought so out of respect for ya and Sunset is better if we stop this conversation here and now, have a good day!". Mac stood up and pulled the handle so hard that the lock broke under the strain, he didn't even noticed Luna who jumped out of his way with a yelp.

"Sister? What just happen?" Luna asked her sister who was now entering her office to check on her.

"I... I'm a idiot Luna, I just went too far". Celestia shook her head
." Fuck".

LUNCHTIME.
Sunset did her way to the cafeteria like normal when she was suddenly hugged from behind but it wasn't who she expected.
"Apple Bloom, good to see ya".

"Heya Sunset, how is goin around".

"So far good, how about ya". Sunset saw the face of the little girl deflated, Sunset hugged the girl in return." Don't worry Bloom, Granny is going to get better, I'm sure".

Apple Bloom immediately cheered up. " Would ya like to have lunch with me and ma friends?".

"Sure why not". The two moved through the hall into the cafeteria, Sunset waved at her friends who were already in their own table Sunset and Bloom formed in the line and soon they were been served. "Well well, Howdy beacon hair".

"Hi Granny, how ya feeling?".

"As long as ya don ask me if I had ma medicine yet you and I will be good, now how hungry are ya right now?".

Sunset was confused by the question but she answered anyway.
"Normal hungry Granny, why?".

"Nothing sweety, just wonderin if yur more hungry that normal or if by any chance yur eatin for two pers-".

"GRANNY!". Sunset saw a few heads turn their way but fortunately not one of her friends.

"Ha ha ha sorry sorry Sugarcube but I'm just messin with ya, just know that we are here if ya need anythin, ok?". Granny Smith stretched to get closer to Sunset and whispered at her ear." And if that knucklehead grandson of my makes ya cry just let me know and I'll set him straight ya hear". And then winked to her.

"Thanks Granny and don't worry, Mac makes me nothing but happy".

"Good good now git! yur holdin the line missy".

Sunset walked where The crusaders were waiting for her, the rest of the lunch was quiet and nice, Sunset's mind wondered if her friends would think weird for her to expend the lunch apart from them but then again she lunched with Trixie sometimes so she was probably over thinking things, however that wasn't the case.

"Hey, haven't you noticed Sunset acting different lately?". Rariry asked to the little group gathered that consisted of Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy and Rarity herself.

"Just a little tiny bit like, she doesn't use brand of underwear". Pinkie said with her happy tone.

"First of all, ewww Pinkie and second, that's not what Rarity meant, she's been keeping some distance from us". Rainbow said to the group.

"She does seems happier somehow". Fluttershy expressed herself too.

"That's what I mean, she's been acting more on her own now, take now cor example, she just went with the crusaders rather that coming with us".

"Well?, she did took Apple Bloom with her this past saturday, maybe they didn't finish what they were doing".

"Now that's interesting, Sunset taking Bloom with her and having lunch too, plus that little display with Granny Smith". Rarity's detective skills were kicking in.

"And so close to Big Mac's birthday". Pinkie chimed in.

"Perhaps we should ask her about that" Rainbow offered one of her awful plans but in that moment the other 2 girls seemed interested.

"Oh my" Fluttershy, the only one sane in the table couldn't shake the feeling that they would get in trouble.

9.- Welcome to Equestria, Macintosh Apple.

After lunch and through the rest of the classes Sunset tried to have a regular day until her meeting with Mac. 'Tried' been the key word, Right after lunch 4 of her 6 friends would assault her with questions that ranged from normal and annoying to personal and deserving of a slap in the back of the head, well actually Sunset delivered one to Rainbow for one of her stupid questions.

Still Sunset managed to avoid most most of the minefield. Mondays was the day she did have the least classes along her friends but their constant questioning was causing other students to shot at her.

"So the POWERFUL TRIXIE heard that you lost your V-card, is that true?". The white headed girl at Sunset's right asked.

Sunset facepalmed, Rainbow was getting anothe- no three slaps to the back of her head." Please Trixie, not you too, I'm not in the mood".

"Oh, you lost your card? That's not good Sunset, you should go to the library, Cheerilee is in charge of lost and found items". The blonde mail girl to Sunset's left got into the conversation as well.

Now it was Trixie who facepalmed, Sunset sighed loudly." Thanks Ditzy, I'll keep it in mind". Ditzy nodded and went back to her own world happily mumbling to herself, the silence stretched for a while with only Ditzy's incessant happy mood drowning it. Soon however Trixie couldn't stand it anymore.

"What's up with you? Even you aren't this happy regularly?.

"Uh hmmm well, I'm been having troubles with some classes and the Principal suggested that my parents could find me a tutor and I was surprised when she told me that I could ask Big Macintosh for tutoring". Her smile and the obvious blush on her cheeks activated all alarms in Sunset.

"I don't see what's all the buzz about Applejack's brother that every girl is drooling over the guy, I mean sure he's handsome if you like country style hunks, and sure he's tall and strong, and those green eyes and freckles accent his fa- you know what?maybe the powerful Trixie should get his tutoring as well and maybe a lot of dic-".

"ENOUGH!". Sunset slammed her fist on the desk so hard that the laud noise did everyone turn toward the trio.

"Shimmer, Lulamoon and Doo mind explaining all the commotion?". A very annoyed Mr Doodle asked.

"Nothing sir, just a little accident". Sunset answered while holding her right hand with the left one, she hit the desk too hard and now her hand was hurting.

"Very well, but no more interruptions". The teacher continued with his class.

"Are you ok Sunset?". Asked Ditzy Doo.

" (sigh) not as well as I would like but... Ditzy? What would you do if Macintosh had a girlfriend already? Would you still go after him?". Sunset asked the blonde girl.

"Oh no no no, I would never do such a thing".
The girl felt into a awkward silence while fidgeting with her fingers.

"If, Macintosh accept to be your tutor you should asking first before throwing yourself head first don't you think". Sunset felt bad for the girl, of all the girls that as Trixie putted 'drooled' over Mac she was perhaps the most innocent so at least Sunset would make sure she didn't broke hard.

"Thank Sunset, for the advice and all". Ditzy extended her hand for a handshake but when Sunset's did contact the pain from before as well as some of the black glow passed on to Ditzy.

"Arghh, still hurt".

"You should go to the infirmary, I think your hand is swelling up".

"Uff, just what I need, ok hey Trixie, Ditzy could you cover for me on the next class?".

"Sure thing Sunset".

"Yeah, why not?".

As the class finished Sunset did her way to the infirmary, after telling nurse Redheart of her 'accident', she wraps her hand.

"Here, take those together and rest here for a bit, I'll prepare a prescription for you and inform the office, ok? Oh there's a patient in the other bed but don't worry about him". The nurse left Sunset alone with the other guy.

Sunset took a deep breath and rested on the bed, then remembering something she sat and took her phone out.

"Hi, Mr Scroll how are you?... Fine thanks, well actually I got into an accident and one of my hand is hurt but it should be ok by tomorrow... I'm sorry sir, I know how busy we are but... Even if my hand was ok I was about to ask for the day off to... No sir that's not it I'm...-". Before Sunset could continue giving explanations to her boss her phone was take it from her the person behind.

"Howdy Mr Scroll, name's Macintosh Apple, owner of Sweet Apple Acres and Products nice talkin to ya... Yes, yur employee Miss Shimmer had been givin me the basics and helpin with ma questions... About that I'll like to see ya personally and see if we can find an agreement... That'll be perfect, now about Miss Sunset she seem to be in a bind right now and it'll speak volumes of you as an employer if ya were to give her the day off to recover as well as to continue with her explanation about yur business... That's mighty generous of ya sir, I can see that we're gonna be good partners, hava a good one Mister, I'll be meetin ya soon".

Once finished Mac passed the phone back to it's owner and before Sunset could step out of her stunned state Mac gently took her injured hand between his and kissed it with a sad expression.
"You... were here the whole time?" Sunset asked while sitting back in the bed.

"Eeyep, were lookin for a place to hide for a while and asked a favor from Redheart, how about ya Sunny? How did ya hurt yur hand?".

Sunset blushed a little remembering the silly incident. "I...Got mad for nothing".

"Somehow I don think this was nothin". Mac answered while realising Sunset's hand and sitting in front of her in the other bed.

Sunset puffed cheeks at what Mac comment." What about ya, hiding here ain't yur style".

Mac laughed, a soft deep laugh." True, I have an argument with someone I respect but... things got a little hard and I got mad too, guess we are both hardheads uh".

Sunset smiled. " Guess yur right, maybe that's why we're together". Sunset moved to sit next to him and rested her head in his shoulder. " So what did ya said to my boss, that sounded like ya got me that day off".

"Well, I wasn't goin to say anythin but ya know I can resist went ya use country slang, got ya today and tomorrow off, with pay". That surprised Sunset.

"You what? No way!, how?".

"Just told him ya were helpin me and were doin an excellent job, the rest was just ma charm". Sunset laughed and playfully punch him in the shoulder, unfortunately she used her bad hand, Sunset recoiled from the pain.

"Sunny, seriously how did this happened?". Mac took her hand and applied a little bit of pressure in the hand soothing some of the pain.

Sunset's expression turned sad and Mac lifted her face to see her cyan eyes directly.(sigh) " I was in class when Ditzy and Trixie started talking about you, Ditzy said that you were going to tutor her and was too happy for my liking, sorry I know is stupid buhm-". Sunset didn't get to finish for her boyfriend silence her with a kiss.

"Sorry hun, I know how hard ya have it but please never doubt even for a second that ma heart belongs to you and only you".

"I know... and thank you, still more that once I wanted to smack Rainbow in the head".

"Yur not the only one Sunny, the line goes wide and long". The two laughed at the joke. " Anyway, I had enough moppin for a day, I'll be goin to check on ma cousins and yes not only do I have Ditzy but Pinkie's sister Marble and another girl from Cloudsdale named Fleetfoot as possible clients but I haven't decided anything yet, anyway I'll come back to go with ya so you better wait for me, ok?".

"Of course, don't be late". The secret couple kissed again and Mac was gone soon after. Sunset was left with only the warm of were Mac sat a few seconds ago and decided that as soon as her relationship was reviled she wouldn't let more rumors run rampant anymore, Mac was hers and she would make sure everyone respected that.

The rest of the day went by and it was time for some explaining before moving on.

CHS AUDITORIUM.
"So she's living with Miss Cheerilee, and how do we know she's not lying about her two friends?". Rainbow was not convinced of Aria's good turn, much less that she didn't have magic.

"Well? We did saw their stones brake after we won, their expressions were too real to be a ruse". Rarity too wasn't so happy with this new development.

"My sister and I will keep an eye on Cheerilee for now and will let you know in case we see anything wrong, you should just keep alert too, alright then girls I'll see you tomorrow". After the report Luna left the 7 girls to plan their own move.

"I say that we should go where she's hiding and force her to tell us the true". Rainbow was been as inpatient as always.

"As much as I hate to admit it maybe Rainbow's idea ain't so bad".
Surprisingly Applejack opted for first idea.

"Yeah, we can use Applejack's lasso and hug tie her for info and if she doesn't cooperate we force her to .... to... to... I have nothing".
Pinkie said surprised of her own shortcoming.

"I don't know, I mean aren't we jumping to conclusions, if she said she's reformed maybe we could give her the benefit of the doubt".

" Sorry Twi but you don't know what the sirens are capable of, if we let her free and she's still rotten she can turn us against one another again and this time for good". Applejack once again urged to take action against Aria.

"Girls, I think that Twilight is right, is better if we observe for the moment and plan for countermeasures in case something is a miss, besides if we confront her without argument we may turn Cheerilee hostile toward us and she's Big Mac's friend remember".
Sunset felt bad for using Mac against her sister but she didn't want this to get overboard, the mention of Mac got the desired effect as Applejack flinched and went silent.

"I am with Sunset and Twilight in this one, it's been almost two years since the battle of the bands and if they were planning revenge they probably would have done it already don't you think?". Rarity opted for a cautious approach and the debate was now tied.

All eyes turned to the last and quiet member who now seemed to wish she was still invisible.

"Well hmm I... Hmmm. I think that it ... would best if... we... wait?".
Rainbow and Applejack facepalmed while Sunset and Twilight give the girl nods of approval.

"Finnnne! We'll wait for now, but at the first sign of magic voodoo we hunt her down!". Rainbow wasn't going to back down so easily.

After agreeing the group started to split up." Twilight, can I talk to you?". Sunset and Twilight were walking toward the Principal's office.

"Sure, it's this about the siren girl or?".

"It's about the other thing, my magic, something serious is happening with it and I decided to look for help, so... I'm going to Equestria, and Mac is coming with me".

"Isn't that against the rules of balance or something?".

"Maybe, but we already prepared for this so there's no going back now. I wanted to let you know just in case".

"I see, ok, don't worry, we'll keep the forth strong while you're gone".

"Thanks Twi, I'll let you know how it go when we come back".

"Good luck Sunset". Sunset split from twilight who continued her way to the Principal's office. As Twilight got close to the door she could heard a discussion going on inside.

"-ou crazy? Why the hell would you mention his parents, HIS DEAD PARENTS! for crying out loud, and here I thought I was the queen of dick moves but you just went and swoop my crown and throne with that, (sigh) I don't get it sis, first you praise Sunset for been responsible then you reprehend her boyfriend who we know almost from the day he was born for almost the same thing? Seriously Tia way to put your foot deep in your-".

"I KNOW! Ok? I know I screwed up big time sister, but I'm still don't know why I got so angry, one moment I was talking about his tutoring job and next I'm digging into his personal life with Sunset! I just... Sunset is going to hate me when she find out".

"I wouldn't go that far, she's definitely gonna be mad maybe just like that time that Mac hurt his you know what because of my innocent joke".

"Didn't she spank you so hard that you couldn't seat for a week?".

"Ten days actually".

Celestia could only sigh an resign herself to wherever punishment Sunset would think for her in due time.

"I would be more worried if Granny Smith finds out, now that would make me cry for mercy".

Celestia paled at her sister comment, the memory of an angry Granny chasing them around the farm played like a horror movie in her mind.

Just outside the office Twilight Sparkle who heard the whole exchange decided that right now wasn't the best moment to ask for a few pointers in the next tests, so the girl left the sisters unnoticed.

CHS FRONT YARD.
Sunset didn't wait long for her boyfriend to arrive, Mac walked from the other side of the street and waved at Sunset, right after see him again Sunset started to second guess her decision of bringing Mac with her, but she knew that there was no way of turning him down, Mac was set on in going with her and part of her was happy while the other part that feared for him resisted.

"Hey there, didn't make ya wait long did I?".

"No, I send a message to Princess Twilight a few minutes ago but she hasn't answered yet". Mac saw Sunset averting his eyes and he knew right away what the problem was.

"Sunny? Are you still worried about that deal with yur pony body, I told ya already that I don care what you look like in that other world, you could be a mix of reptile, goat, lion and eagle for all I care and I will still love ya with all ma soul honey".

"Thank you, for real, I know is silly but i I can be more paranoid that Rainbow sometimes".

"Ya still look cute though". Sunset smiled at that and give him a quick kiss.

"What happen to your truck anyway? I saw you walking over here".

"If I left it around here someone may recognize it and wonder why I'm here so I left it parked around but not too far".

"I see, hmmm still no answer from the Princess, maybe we shoul- whoa". Sunset tried to touch the surface of the statue and to her surprise the portal was active, she pulled her hand quickly.

"Its that it?" Mac saw the plate of the statue turn liquid and a golden light forming a margin around.

"Yeah, didn't expected to be active already". Sunset tried the portal again and the surface morphed once more as normal.
"It looks fine but..." Sunset opened her two way magic journal and yet found no answer from Twilight.

"It's yur call Sunny, if ya say something is wrong we back off".

Sunset considered for a minute but the weight of the situation didn't left much room for delay." No, we do this now and come back pronto". Sunset took a breath of determination and extended her good hand to Mac. Mac smiled and took her smaller hand with his.

"That's ma girl".

Sunset walked inside the portal with Mac in tow. The sensation of transportation and transformation was impossible to describe.Despite done it before Sunset still found the experience odd at best and terrifying at worst, it felt as if an army of little insect walking under your skin were working, taking and replacing everything they came across, Sunset believed that time displacement was also involved since time worked differently in both worlds, it make sense since in the human world time was controlled by astrological movements while in Equestria it was by the will of the sisters.

Finally, the couple was literally thrown out by the portal which immediately lost its magic turning into a normal dusty mirror.

"Whoa, that... was one heck of a ride, Sunny? Sunny where are ya?".

"Down here". Mac directed his eyes under him and when he saw Sunset any semblance of speech left him. Gone was the sexy and beautiful human girl he fell in love with, in her place was a small horse, a pony, a mare with amber fur and a crimson and bright yellow mane, she had a little muzzle, ears in top of her head as well as a little horn in her forehead, her unmistakable cyan eyes was the only thing that Mac recognized right away, her hands were replaced with hooves that she had currently retracted over her barrel.

"Mac... You are staring". Sunset told him with a blush on her cheeks.

"I'm... I'm sorry Sunny, it just... Kinda?".

"I know, shocking uh?". Mac moved from over her, with clumsy moves, he managed a sitting position. Sunset too managed the same but with more grace.

"Honey, look at me, please?". Sunset did it and Mac could see a little wet spot were a tear had disappeared. With his knew hoof, Mac lifted Sunset's chin and smiled softly at her." i told ya I didn't care what you looked like and I thought I was ready for anything but I was wrong... Yur the cutest thing that I ever had the chance to see".

"Cu- cute? Me? I mean... Am I cute?".

"I'm tellin the true Sunny, look at that cute little muzzle". To explain his point Mac booped Sunset in the tip of her snout.

"Sh-shut up you, look who's talking". Sunset push him and Mac fell on his back, when he look up he saw the way he looked now as a pony as well.

He saw his reflection in the mirror from where they came from, he was taller that Sunset and he was covered in red fur, muzzle, hooves, mane, the whole thing that changed in Sunset changed in him however something was weird while Sunset didn't have any clothes over her body Mac still had his black shirt on as well as his locket, he turned to Sunset and saw her staring at him now.

"Wow, you look...(giggle) funny ha ha ha". Sunset laughed a little before recovering.

"Glad ya like what you see but... Are ya naked?".

Sunset immediately covered her body part with her arms and hooves. "What? No its just... Well I don't know how to explained but we don't use many clothes here so, yeah".

"Then why are ya covering yurself uh?".

"Force of habit I guess, anyway that's not important, how do you feel, are you ok? Anything weird?".

"Nope, good so far, just afraid in how am I gonna scratch my back if I get an itch".

"Be serious Mac, I don't want anything happening to you, this is the first time a human has come through the portal".

"Alright alright sorry, I'm fine, no pain or otherwise".

"Good (sight), let see". Sunset tried to walk but immediately fell to the floor in pain.

"Sunset! Arggh, uff". Mac Tried to reach her but he fell to the floor as well. His new body was going to be a lot of problems.

"My hand... My hoof". Sunset saw that her hoof was wrapped in bandages just like her hand was before crossing."Looks like the portal don't cure injuries either, That's good to know and bad to know now". Sunset stood up but couldn't support her weight over her injured hoof forcing her to seat in her flanks again.

Mac did this way to her with shaking steps but managed to seat next to her.

"Maybe you can cure yurself with magic". Mac proposed the idea while inspecting her hoof.

"That may work but we don't have any right now".

"Didn't ya tell me one time that here you can use that horn of ya to do it?". Mac pointed to the middle of her forehead where Sunset forgot the extra limb she had.

"Oh yeah, sorry, let me see, it have been years since last time". As she focused her horn light up and Sunset could feel the pool of magic within her starting to awake." It's working, let me try".
Sunset pointed to a nearby torch mounted on the wall, the first try did make it flick bit it didn't burn, with a deep breath Sunset tried again succeeding this time. As soon as Sunset finished that one she did the same with the next one an soon she activated all 4 torches in the small room.

"Still got it". Sunset then focused on her right hoof, she could feel her magic trying to mend the injury but her focus wasn't enough.
"Ufff, ok, that was harder that I thought".

Mac moved closer to her and dropped next to her."Jump on".

"What?".

"Come on Sunny, if ya can't walk then I'll carry ya".

"No that's... I'm fine I can walk by myself".

"Really? Prove it".

Sunset blushed and looked around the room for anything that could help her for support but no luck." Come on Hon, its for yur own good until ya can cure yurself".

"(Sigh) Fine... and thank you". Sunset moved her body over Mac's and when ready he rose from the floor in all four with no problem.

"See? No problem". Mac walked forward almost falling once, this time it was him blushing.

"Not so easy uh?". Sunset smiled at her boyfriend. Now free of all distractions Sunset realise that the room was different from the last time Sunset crossed the portal. Instead of the personal library of Princess Twilight this room looked smaller and simple giving her a sense of deja vu, a round room with no special feature, with only a few magic torches, then something clicked in her memory.

"This isn't Twilight's castle, this is the royal palace! The royal library!".

"Meanin?". Mac asked not knowing what the complication was.

"It means we are in Canterlot and not Ponyville. This isn't good, even if we take the train to ponyville it would take a couple of hours to reach Ponyville and we don't have time to waste".

"Maybe the Princess is in this palace, we can ask right?".

"That's right Princess Celestia can call Twilight over here or send us in a flying chariot to Ponyville, it would take only minutes".

"That sound like a plan, so now what?".

"Let's get out of this room first, then we look for the princess".

Mac did as instructed and moved to the single door, first he tried to push it with one of his hooves but the door didn't budge. Next was with his forehead but still didn't work." I think that this door is lock".

"Here let me try". Sunset focused her magic and found just a simple spell blocking it, a few seconds later the two ponies heard a click indicating their success." Try now". Mac nodded and pushed the door again, this time the door didn't resist and the visitors were greeted with the view of a disaster.

Books and scrolls were everywhere, but instead of been carefully arranged in shelves or tables they were laying around the floor and in broken bookshelves, some were even half burned, the damage was obvious even for the two newcomers.

"Someone played too rough around here".

"This is bad, whatever happened here was recent if no one has had the time to clean this up, we better move carefully".

"Aye aye ma lady, hold on tight". Mac moved a little bit faster and Sunset found herself Impressed, it took her a good deal of time and effort to learn how to walk in two feet but Mac was doing it in record time.

Walking out of the that section was easy, the door was barely standing which worried Sunset even more, if this was an attack at the castle the guards would be in high alert.

"HEY YOU TWO!, this area is restricted". A loud voice called to them, Mac turned to see the ma-pony yelling at them. The guard as Mac realized just by looking at his armor and helmet was a few inches shorter that him even with the helmet but taller that Sunset and he had wings.

"Easy there fella, we mean no harm". Mac tried to act polite, no sense in butting heads with the authorities of this place.

"I'm not your 'fella' and you are trespassing royal property, you know how serious that is?".

"We are not here to cause trouble sir, we came to talk with Princess Celestia or Princess Twilight, they know who we are"..Sunset tried to defuse the situation.

" Sorry filly but I wasn't born yesterday, if you were know by the princesses then you wouldn't have sneaked like your doing right now".

"That's not it, we just came through the mirror and-".

"You! You came through the mirror? Then you are part of those rebels! You won't get away scumbags!". The guard assumed a fighting stand and Mac reacted at that, his mind told him to be calm but his instincts told him to be ready.

Mac assumed a similar position with his legs wide and his knees slightly bending.

"Stop please! This is just a misunderstanding, we are not rebels or enemies, we just want help from the princess". Sunset pleads fell into deaf ears as the guard charged forward. Mac stood his ground but Sunset urged him to not engage, in his confusion Mac failed to realize that the guard took flight and rather that collide with him the guard rammed Sunset taking her with him. "SUNSET!".

"MAC!". Sunset's call was short as he drop her on the floor hard, the mare bounced in the floor twice before laying still.

"NO!". Mac lost all reason at the sight of her lover been treated like a rag doll. The earth pony broke into a rush and seeing him the guard charged forward as well, his pace was slower that Mac's but both were in a coalition course, the years of experience as a Linebacker told Mac what the flying pony was about to do and Mac knew how to countered, as the two stallions got almost in front of each other the guard jumped trying to fly but the red pony read the move and used a nearby pile of debris as a ramp jumping high enough to tackle the guard in mid jump.

The impact drove the air out of the guard and worse yet, the red stallion used him as a pillow to soften the fall knocking him unconscious. With no further threat Mac rushed to Sunset's side.

"Sunny! Are ya ok? Please!". Mac moved the mare slowly to have her head facing up and moved his ear over her chest to listen for heartbeats, fortunately the amber pony woke soon.

"Mac? Ugggh what... Happened?".

"Are ya ok Sunny?". How do ya feel?".

"Like that time I rode with Rainbow Dash in her motorbike".
Mac took the unicorn mare between his arms and hugged her for dear life.

"I'm sorry sweetheart, I fail ya, I was supposed to protect ya and yet".

"Mac honey, is not your fault nobody could predict that, he probably went after me first because of my magic, there's no way you could know that, I'm fine, we're still together, that's all that matters right now". Sunset hugged the bigger pony for comfort and support, she knew that Mac would protect her from anything human or pony, but he was only human and he was allowed to fail.

"We need to move from here, more guards may be on their way".
Mac nodded and lowered his body for Sunset to climb over him.

"I'll be goin faster so hold on around ma neck". Sunset did so, putting her arms around his strong neck and kissed him to let him know she was ready.

The red stallion started his gallop under Sunset's guide, luckily the layout of the castle remained the same through her absence and they manage to avoid most of the guards but soon found themselves in another predicament.

Either the guard Mac knocked before woke up and sounded the alarm or another guard found him and did so, it didn't matter what, the defenders soon found the couple and labeled as rebels they were pursued again.

"What's with all the commotion?". A light purple coated unicorn asked one of the guards.

"Ah Miss Glimmer, I'm afraid that our defenses were breach again and a couple of rebels from the other side have invaded the castle, at this moment some of my fellow ponies are hot in pursuit".

"More rebels! How were they able to cross the princess barrier?".

"We don't know, the guard that found them say that they claim to come from the mirror inside the library".

"That's the portal to CHS, someone most had found it".

Another guard approached the two ponies." The rebels crossed the courtyard and are heading straight for the left wing of the castle".

"What? That part was guarded by 5 of our best guards, how come they slipped away?".

"They are too crafty sir! The red earth pony moves very fast even though he's carrying the other in his back and the unicorn had very strong magic".

"Alright! That's it, we can't let them get deeper into the castle, I'll stop them myself". Starlight Glimmer said with all the confidence of somepony who had fought the princess of friendship, Discord, and the queen of the changelings and came on top, without waiting for permission she teleported to the last location they were spotted and started her hunting.

In the other side of the castle the intruders continued their march toward the royal chambers were the princess could be found.
"Mac this is pointless! You are getting more injuries everytime that we encounter more guards". Sunset was surprised they had got this far, every time they found one or more guards they have tried to explain things but they won't listen and attacked them immediately forcing them to defend themselves and so far they have knocked 15 guards already, but every confrontation had left injuries in Mac.

"I don care! until I make sure yur safe and with the princess I'm not stoppin". Mac had a cut lip, he had been kicked in the head and ribs and was shot with magic twice already and yet he moved like he was fresh, Sunset too noticed her magic been stronger, specially when she saw Mac in danger, her spells came faster and more powerful that she thought.

The stallion was forced to stop when a flash in appeared in from of them leaving behind a light purple unicorn with purple mane.
"Stop in the name of Equestria and surrender!".

"Starlight? Starlight Glimmer? Oh thanks Celestia, it's me, Sunset Shimmer, we need your help please!".

"You are a fool if you think I'm going to fall for the same trick that you used against Princess Twilight. And your going to paid for hurting MY FRIEND!".

"What?! I don't understand, don't you recognize me?".

"Sunny we hafta be carefull, I don know why but this girl looks dangerous".

As if to make the stallion right, the purple mare charged her horn and took a ready stand similar to Mac's." No please, we are not rebels, we came here from the human world to talk to princess Twilight and ask her about magic, nothing else".

"Enough with that! Using the image of an old friend to get close and cause harm, you changelings are despicable! And you... At least she tried but you?... Big Macintosh Apple would never remove that awful yoke of his, you two are going DOWN!".

The enemy unicorn shot a powerful blast of magic that reached them in seconds, Sunset could feel the intensity of the magic and knew that blocking it was impossible, before she could warn her steed Mac moved out of the way dodging the blast by a few inches.

Both unicorns were surprised by the unnatural feast of speed. Sunset turned to ask her companion how did he managed such act only to see him covered in the pink glow that would surface from time to time." Mac you're glowing".

"Ya mean 'We' Sunny". Sunset saw what he mean and like he said both ponies were glowing, Sunset didn't know why but somehow she knew that the glow was the reason for their power up. Mac had been running non stop and fighting guards all while carrying her in his back. Sunset's magic was also augmented not only in power but the speed in which she was able to cast spells with out feeling exhausted.

"I don know what kind of magic is this but as long as help me keepin ya safe that's all that matter to me".

Starlight shot another blast but like before Mac avoided it completely. "Starlight! Please stop, WE. ARE. NOT. ENEMIES.". Sunset shouted as Mac dodged salvo after salvo of magic blasts.

Sunset was forced to retaliate when Starlight almost shot them, her shot allowed Mac time to recover while Starlight moved to defence.

"Almost got me there rebel!, I'll admit, your magic is good and that lapdog of yours is something else but it will take more that that to beat me haaa". Starlight teleported just behind the stallion, horn charged already. Even with his increased speed Mac couldn't move fast enough, rather that try to avoided Mac turned hard sending Sunset away while he took the blunt of the attack.

Compared to the other magic attacks who in Mac opinion felt like a punch to the guts this one was on a whole different level of pain, even so he endured, his right side burned with pain and he could swear that smoke was coming out of there, Mac turned to face the unicorn but the moment his hoof touched floor Mac lost all his strength and fell down motionless.

"One down one mor- arrggh". Starlight's chant was send flying along her own body when a tear eyed Sunset shot her with a powerful magic sphere.

"THAT was for calling MY boyfriend a lapdog and THIS is for HURTING HIM!". Sunset prepared another attack while Starlight recovered in shaky legs, before the purple mare could rise to her hooves Sunset unleashed a other magic bullet, Starlight focused in a magic in her magic shield but the attack was too much for it and Starlight was struck again and send flying, she was caught off guard twice already but luckily the fake Sunset didn't have that pink glow from before otherwise the damage would have been worst. Starlight charged up and when she saw the fake pony start charging her horn again but much slower and she knew she had her.

Starlight let loose her magic and the blast was send forward to meet the amber unicorn only for this one to disappear at the last second, Starlight cursed as she knew what happened, she closed her eyes expecting pain and suffering but the blow never came.

Slowly, very slowly Starlight opened her eyes only to find the charged horn next to her head." you... lose...". The fake Sunset declared, breathing hard and still crying but with the fierce look in her eyes Starlight didn't even tried to move. The enraged mare moved back, flinching every time her bandaged hoof would touch the floor, she did her way next to the fallen fake Macintosh and breathing softly she used the magic in her horn in the stallion.

The pink glow that engulfed them before came back and from the looks of it it was brighter this time, almost blinding, from her position Starlight saw the fake Sunset whispering something to her companion, then she rested next to him with her muzzle touching his almost like a kiss.

Finally, the glow banished completely with a flash, Starlight didn't know if the adrenaline of the battle or the shock of almost been blast to bits caused it, but she could swear she saw wings adorning the sides of the unicorn mare.

Author's Notes:

Thanks for reading and your welcome to leave constructive comments or recommendations to other stories if you like. I will add fighting scenes to the group of things that are hard for me to write, hope I do better in the next one. Oh and Happy new year!. see you next time.

10.- And you get a nightmare and you get a nightmare.

Applejack Apple wasn't a girl who worried by frivolous things, during the bad times that came when her parents pass away she didn't care that she didn't have new clothes or boots, she didn't care that she didn't get an allowance or that she didn't enjoy the delicious food sold in the stores or markets around town, heck she didn't care that more that once some idiot would call her orphan or hillbilly.

What Applejack didn't tolerate, was that the insults or the need for things was directed to her kin. You could call Applejack anything you wanted if you weren't afraid to lose your teeth of course, but insult her little sister and you were asking for an ass whooping that would leave a lifetime of pain for the sorry soul. Insult Granny for been old or senile and Applejack would make you suffer.

But now she was worried, a lot, by a frivolous thing like her brother's whereabouts, she knew he was an adult already and didn't need to report where he was or how long it would take for him to come back, she knew he was responsible and smart, and yet she had this feeling in her guts telling her that her brother was in danger, so if someone called her silly she would make them regretted.

"Calm down Cuz, I'm sure Biggs is just celebrating that title of his with his fellas and maybe he did that deal with 'whatchamacallit' and is celebrating that too". Jonagold tried to ease her cousin worries.

"Didn ya say that Big Mac may had himself a lady now? Maybe he's havin some cuddlin time with her?". Braeburn too tried but he did the mistake of touching a sour spot. At Applejack silent command Honeydew sunk her elbow into the male Apple's ribs.

"Enough waitin around, if yer gonna be here moppin fer yur brother am out of here". Granny Smith rose from her rocking chair to go back to her room.

"Aren ya worry Granny? About Mac! I just got this ugly feeling that something happen to him and I can't shake it off".

"I got it too sugarcube, but I also got the feelin that yur brother is among friends now so don fret about what ya can't change".

"And just how do you know he's with friends?".

"How did ya know he was in danger?".

"Ha ha uh good point? But still I don like it".

"Applejack, since I left the reins of the farm to Big Mac not once has he fail us and ya know why?".

"Because he... He did a promise to Pa and Ma".

"That's just part of it sugarcube, the main reason was you two". Granny Smith pointed first to Applejack then to Apple Bloom." He would never let ya miss yur childhood or Bloom's. He rather miss school or break his back doin what he could for his family so ya wouldn't have to, but even blood family sometimes is not enough and now yur brother is lookin for his own future, his own happines and we as family can only look for him and support him and THAT is what family does, now you five get some rest that tomorrow is comin, Big Mac or not".

With her mind said Granny climbed the stairs on her way to her room leaving the five youngest Apples to themselves.

"Ya know that Granny is right Jackie, even now we don know if Pops is gonna wake up but if he does we hafta learn all we can to help him even if wer no next to him".

Applejack was shot with guilt remembering her cousins own predicaments. Here they were away from his parents in order to help them and she was worried for her brother who may just be in his way here.

"Yur right, I'm sorry yo, didn't want to throw the mood to the mud".

"That's ok Applejack, I sure they are ok". Apple Bloom tried to encourage her sister.

"They?".

"Ha ha a mean 'he' I... I must be tired from all the worry, ok bye". Bloom disappeared same way her Granma did just a few minutes ago.

"Lil' Cousin Bloom is right, we should get some shut eye". Jonagold recommended.

"If ya want I can sleep here in the sofa and if Cuz Mac get home I'll let ya know, how's that cuz?".

"Thank ya kindly Brae". After saying their goodnight all Apples retired to their rooms. Soon all the inhabitants of the house were sleeping, all except for one, Applejack knew that Granny wasn't lying, but she didn't understand why her fears tormented so much, even when she fought against magic beings from other world she never knew fear like this, only comparable to when her parents had that accident, her mother died instantly but her father, her father suffered for a few more days before he too was gone.

And so now Applejack couldn't sleep, however little by little fatigue started to wear her out, and Applejack Apple fell into sleep, once her dreams took root in her subconscious a unfamiliar magic sprout out of her moving from where her brother touched her to her forehead and the nightmare begun.

A eleven year old Applejack returned from school, despite having a black eye she felt happy, she just showed that bully Strawberry Sunshine that she was not a 'Pussy' although she didn't understand why the other kids laughed at her been called a little cat.

That, however wasn't the reason behind the fight, it started when in lunch Applejack took a couple of apples that her big brother had pick specially for her, two of the brightest and juiciest gala apples she had ever seen, part of the batch that him and Granny Smith had harvested in this hard year almost 8 months after their parents passed away, so the apples had a significant value adhered to them, so when Applejack in her happiness decided to give one to her best friend Rarity the last thing she expected was for Sunshine to take the apple from Rarity's hands and chew on it loudly, then spit the fragments and scream at Applejack.

FLASHBACK.
"Stop bringing apples full of worms!, I'm sure that dumb brother of yours don't even know how to use pesticide, uggh disgusting".

"What did you just said?". Applejack was in shock and asked more because she didn't really heard clearly what she said.

"All I'm saying is that even if your brother left school it was useless at the end because he's so dumb he can't even take care of an apple farm, all he manage was apples full of worms like this...!".
Sunshine smashed the apple in the floor and stomped on it leaving it like a bad applesauce.

Before Applejack could jump at the girl and make her eat the mess she just left in the floor Rarity stood up and did something that only a best friend could do. She stood up and gently pushed Sunshine away from the apple and graciously picked up one of the pieces, with delicacy she put the piece in her mouth and eat it making sounds of enjoyment.

"Well Strawberry dear, I don't know how you taste your food but if you can't even recognize a fine fruit when in your mouth I can only feel bad for when is your turn to take on the family business".

At once the school broke into laughs pointed at the insulting girl, seen herself with no chance of comeback she took her lunch and left the cafeteria. Applejack thanked her friend and broke her apple in two giving one to her defender and promised her a new apple for the next day which she appreciated.

The rest of the day was pretty good, the talk of the day was how Rarity put Sunshine in her place and many of the other kids asked her if the apple was really that good with her telling them to ask Applejack who had apples everytime and never got bored of them.

Soon Applejack found herself surrounded by other kids who asked her about her farm and what other things they produced.

At the end of the day Applejack was ready to go home, she said goodbye to Rarity who left with her father and started walking home, that's when she saw her again.

"Hey Applejack? Wanna come here for a minute?". Strawberry called her over, next to her were her two followers Berry Punch and Golden Harvest.

"Git lost Sunshine, if ya think I'm gonna do what you said then yur dumber that ya look".

"What? Are you a pussy? If so then I'll call you pussyjack from now on, how's that". Her friends started laughing at the joke although Applejack didn't understood any of it.

"Sure thing, if it make ya happy". Applejack continued her way but now the girls were moving along flanking her.

"So you don't mind? Well the joke is probably to smart for you, probably too smart for your whole family ha ha ha". Applejack's eye twitched.

"You know girls? Her brother was so dumb he did even know he was expelled from school until her crazy grandmother told him so". Applejack clenched her fists

"And that little hick with the ribbon, she's probably dumber that those two, and that's the reason why you don't fuck with your broth-grurrha!". Non of the three girls saw Applejack coming and Sunshine definitely didn't saw that left jab coming to her face.

Applejack moved back in a boxer stance, she knew Berry and Golden were just as tough as her, been from farmer families too. To her credit Sunshine got up shaking but mad.

"You bitch! That was cheap".

"Non as cheap as yer dirty strawberries! And what about ya two, ya know damn well how hard is to harvest anythin and yet here ya are makin fun ofa fellow farmer!". Applejack accused the other two girls, Golden seemed to get the message and her face turned with remorse but Berry only smirked.

"My family has been just as long as yours here but does anyone recognize that, fucking no, it's Apples this Apples that, I was pretty sure that with your parents gone and your brother taking charge your farm was doom, but no, he has to go and fucking succeed".

Berry's smirk turned predatory and she lunged forward, she was the tallest of the 4 girls and had a longer reach that Applejack's, she was only able to dodge the punch because she had it in her sight but that let her with bad footing, Sunshine used the opportunity and kicked the Apple girl in the ankle, Applejack almost fell but stubbornness keep her from the floor.

Berry moved again and Applejack faked to face her but instead moved again Sunshine, the two bullies were slow to move and Applejack used that to deliver a knock out punch to Sunshine, Applejack could see a tooth flying from Strawberry's mouth, however her maneuver had a flaw and that was to let Berry get a good punch at her right in the face, Applejack tumbled but didn't fall, she was going to feel that one soon, Berry moved again but Applejack surprised her by closing the distance and taking the grape farmer with her, once on the floor Applejack who end up on top used her position to her advantage and punched again and again, every time Berry tried to move Applejack would deliver another punch to the face, Berry blocked most of them but having to defend only end up in her losing.

When Applejack stood up from Berry the girl was bleeding from her lower lip and nose, she also had a few cuts in her face, Berry tried to stand up but Applejack put her boot over her chest.

"I got nothin against ya Berry, ya let me be and I let ya be but come at me again like this and one of us will end up in the hospital git it?".

After that Applejack looked a Golden Harvest who didn't interfered, she was prone against the wall and looked annoyed.

"Your one tough girl Apple... I dig it". Golden moved next to Berry and help her up Applejack saw them leaving while Sunshine remained on the floor, Applejack tough about leaving the girl there but that would be to evil even if she deserved it. Applejack carried the girl back to school and into the infirmary, after that a report was made with her living the other two girls out of it, only Applejack and Sunshine would get into trouble.

END OF FLASHBACK.

By the time Applejack was close to her home her eye was purple and swollen. She could only imagine the face Rarity would do at seen her like that, and the beating that Granny would have for her soon. Everything, from the first thing Applejack said in the whole day to the very moment her eyes focused in the scene in front of her was forgotten, her mind tried to protect her poor soul making little sense of what was happening in her house, a police car, and ambulance, someone been taking by the paramedics.

"No, no... nah..." Applejack almost chocked trying to get the words out of her mouth and despite her desire to move closer and see what was going on her legs would deny her that.

Could had Granny fall from the stairs, did Bloom got injured by trying to help with the chores." Move damn it". Her voice was more like a croak, her throat too dry to produce the right sound.

Once again by mere stubbornness she willed her legs to move, step by step, trying to see a familiar face and hoping that it was a false alarm, a joke or Granny Smith's special hard cider that caused all this people to come.

That hope banished when she saw Doctor Link among the people tending to the injured, as the doctor recognised her he moved toward her exposing the person in the stretcher, her heart hitched almost to her throat, Big Mac was on the mechanical bed, a respiratory tube was covering the lower part of his face, his face looked pale, almost de-.

"Big brother, please don sleep like Pa, don sleep like them". Little Apple Bloom was been held by Granny Smith, crying intensely into her grip, Granny Smith's own face was a stone that was about to brake apart.

Applejack didn't realized that the doctor was next to her until he spoke up.

"Your brother suffered a case of exhaustion and malnutrition, he's pretty weak right now but he'll get better. Now do you want me to do something about that eye of yours?".

"Is he?... Is he?...".

"He'll be fine, he just need rest and eat properly, the ambulance will take him to my clinic, it would be best if you go with the rest of your family". Applejack did as the doctor recommend and she was hugged as well by her little sister and grandmother, soon a police car drove them to the clinic.

After a few horrible hours of waiting the family finally was allowed to see Big Mac, the report indicated that he fell unconscious around 11 am, he was found first by the Granny Smith who went to look for him when he failed to come back for lunch, Big Mac would confess later that he was sleeping only 3 hours a day and skipping breakfast, all with the purpose of meeting the deadline for the next harvest.

Granny talked with him first and not resisting the need to reprehend her grandson for his self-destructive conduct left him too tired for another visit, yet the doctor allowed Applejack inside as long as she let him rest.

Applejack was seating in from of her sleeping brother, her black eye was better thanks to the doc but were still red from all the crying. The room smelled bad, it did not stink but the past experience with her parents let her with a bad impression of the place, she watched her brother's chest rise and fall with a normal pattern, he would remain in the clinic tomorrow and if the doc would give the ok he would be back home the day after.

Suddenly the room felt cold, she was having trouble keeping calm, she started to shake and hugged her arms in order to maintain heat within herself, for a moment, for a second something caught her eye, she rubbed her eyes thinking that she was too tired and her eyes were making things weird. It happened again and this time she saw clearly, her brother's face was replaced with that of her father, Bright Mac, slowly the dead man in front of her opened his eyes and turned to see her.

The shaking from before turned into a spam, one Applejack was unable to escape, her father removed the oxygen mask and with one bony hand and tried to speak, Applejack was sweating now, her body cold but still sweat formed in her body, and her body kept shaking. The same hand he used to remove the mask was used to touch her and she couldn't move away, her dead father was there, touching her, first her chin, then her cheek and then her hair, he tried to speak again and this time words came out of his mouth "Ya failed me Sugarcube... Ya let yer brother carry everything and he's broken now... You... Ain't... An... Apple". The bony hand took the hat that was the pride of the girl from her head and placed it in top of his chest, the next time Applejack blinked the dead man was gone and Big Mac was there again, pale, slim, hollow, dead, only then Applejack was able to scream.

Applejack woke up almost choking, her hand gripping her arms so hard her nails were digging into her skin, her own super strength was crushing her, she let go but not before leaving marks in her arms, the terrible nightmare she just experienced still fresh and vivid, her temples were throbbing and her stomach was turning ready to realise its contest, her eyes moved left and right to check her surrounds, she was in bed in the house, she was 17 not 11 like in the dream and her brother was alive or at least she thought so.

Then she saw her hat in the perch were she left it, the hat that his father gave to Mac the day he passed away, the same hat Big Mac gave to her the day she entered High School, "I'm proud of ya sis" he told her, but now the other voice sounded lauder in her head "Ya failed me Sugarcube", Applejack didn't sleep at all after that.

CELESTIA & LUNA RESIDENCE.
Inside their rooms, the sisters rested peacefully, however things would last so for the oldest. Celestia didn't have the same ability as her sister to dream wherever she wanted, she had to been content with what her subconscious would throw at her, pleasant or not, so this was one of the times she wished she could sleep dreamless.

Her journey started like normal having coffee in the teacher's lounge, then move to her office to see what needed immediate attention, deal with paper work from there she was free to choose what to take care after. Then it started, her office phone rang and she answered, Redheart was yelling and trying to calm somebody down.

"Redheart? What's going on?".

"Principal! You have to come to my office, we have two students with food poisoning and one of them is already in bad shape!".

"Oh God! I'm on my way, I'll call an ambulance first".

"Please, quickly, he's chocking again do not-". Redheart didnt finish when the line was cut. Celestia moved with haste will calling the emergency services with her cellphone but a call got her first.

"Luna! This isn't the time for -".

"Tia listen! We have have problems! Huge problems!".

"What now?".

"The Dazzlings are back! Sunset and her friends are fighting them in the front yard and they are using magic! In front of everyone and I mean everyone!".

Celestia's chest tightened after hearing that, her hands turning into fists , this could not be happening. "Luna, you need to take care of this, I have another emergency in the infirmary, Redheart needs me to-".

"Fuck! The police is here! They are trying to arrest everyone!".

Celestia stoped, this was a nightmare, it had to be, a sudden tremor almost dump her to the floor but she was still standing, she needed to call the ambulance and ... Banging sounds came from the phone and Celestia felt her blood turn cold.

"Luna! What was that?".

"Oh my God no!".

"LUNA!".

"They opened fire,the police opened fire, they shoot the girls... Sunset... Twilight!".
Celestia didn't wait to heard the end of the call, making a 180 she moved toward her new destination wishing that this was just some joke from her sister, she would be mad but it would be infinitely glad that it was just some prank her immature sister was playing at but the hollow pit in her sould said otherwise.

"I'm sorry". Celestia cried to the two poor souls she was abandoning in Redheart's care to see her would be daughter. Yes she was a coward, her own fears had prevented her from taking the girl as her own and now she may not had that chance ever again.

Celestia opened the double doors of her school and the chaos that was happening there hit her like a locomotive, at the far she could see the police fighting the three sirens in their monstrous form, Applejack and her 4 original friends were trying to calm the rest of the people, on the floor in front of her was what broke her heart, the body of Twilight Sparkle, motionless and blooded, Celestia knew right away that the girl was gone beyond salvation with her eyes open and vacant and a bit of blood coming out of her mouth. Her sister was kneeling next to another girl that Celestia recognized immediately and at her sight she felt an iron claw shredding at her heart and soul, she moved next to her sister who was talking to the still conscious Sunset, as she saw her guardian a smile appeared in her lips and she tried to speak only to choke in blood.

Celestia took her hand and cried over the suffering girl, her head over her chest were the bullet wound was more that evident.

"I'm so sorry, I...". Celestia felt the hand going limp and turning to the girl she found her eyes looking at her with no life behind them, Celestia cried until her eyes run dry, all around her chaos continued claiming lives, properties and sanity, Celestia didn't care, she was dead inside anyway.

Celestia woke up with her cheek stinging, she jerked her head left and right trying to find the reason of it, her eyes focused in her sister who looked worried and had her hand rised ready for a slap.

"Lu-Luna! Did you just? Ugh!".

"Ah, thank God, I thought that you wouldn't wake up, sorry about the slap but you were crying and screaming, no matter how much I shook you, you kept on crying".

"I... I had a terrible dream, Gods above I don't want to have that nightmare ever again". Luna hugged her sister, it was shocking to find her like that but after Celestia told her about her dream she could only agreed with what she said, that was a horrible nightmare, one that Luna hoped never to experience herself, after drinking water and talk with her sister a little bit more Luna decided that it was time to fo back to sleep.

"Don't worry sister, Sunset is with Mac and I'm sure that he would rather be blasted to pieces that let something happen to her".

"I know sister, thanks for everything".

"No problem Tia, now back to sleep, we have a heck of a day tomorrow".

"Good night Lulu". Luna left the room with the impression that her sister would be able to sleep again but she was wrong, the fear was still fresh within the Principal and sleep wasn't a option anymore, as tired and still afraid as Celestia was , she fail to see the black glow that silently moved around her body, the movement left the woman trembling but she could only attributed to the fall of temperature as the A/C turned on.

DOO'S RESIDENT.
Ms Doo ran to her daughter's room as soon as she heard her cries of agony and was afraid of what she would found inside, pushing fear and the door aside she saw her daughter in the floor of her room still wrap in her covers and trying desperately to remove them from her.

"Sweety what happened? Are you ok?".

"I'm... I'm fine mom but... It was horrible! It was the worst dream I ever had". The eye crossed girl responded.

Ms Doo hugged her daughter, this wasn't the first time she bad nightmares but they were pretty rare now, the bulling she received during her early years was the main reason behind, but now in CHS things looked pretty good for her daughter and she was afraid that the bulling had started again." What happened my child, what give you this awful nightmare?".

Ditzy sniffed trying to take hold of herself " It was... It started in school, then it continued to the shops and beyond Canterlot, everyone would point fingers at me and call me names and insult me, even my friends".
Her mother listened as her dear daughter explained.

"And... And... No matter where i went, it was the same all around'.

"That's awful sweet heart but is over now, the nightmare is gone". The mother told her daughter.

The two embraced and Ms Doo could only hope that her daughter wasn't been bully again for her condition, cradling the girl until she fell sleep again Ms Doo retired to her room making plans for tomorrow, she would call the Principal and ask her to keep an eye on her daughter, the younger woman was a respectful and noble person who had defended her daughter when she herself could not, surely she would help.

As soon as her mother was gone Ditzy opened her eyes again, afraid, she wasn't a baby she knew that her nightmare was just a dream, the only person that would sometimes make fun at her eyes was Trixie but they were pretty tame and some even funny, but her fear remained and the possibility of that her torment starting again fed the black glow that coiled to the girl unnoticed.

ROYAL CASTLE, EQUESTRIA.
"I'm sorry Mac... I didn't want this to happen... Please... Wake up...
I love you".

Macintosh Apple woke up from the weirdest dream he ever had, and he had many over his 21 years of life but this one took the bunch. Drowsy as he was he tried to leave the comfy bed that he was using, as he tried to put his weight in his feet he felt to the floor with a loud thumb, he found the reason of his fall as he inspected his extremities to find red furry legs that ended in hooves rather that feet, in that moment the memory of what happen before came rushing to his mind.

"What the? I.. I'm not dreamin, I'm a pony! Sunny? Sunset?! Where?...". With desperation Mac twirled his body around trying to find his lover but he was alone in a slightly illuminated room, the room including the bed seemed too high quality to be a prison room, it looked more like what could be found in a palace, which give Mac the location of his whereabouts.

After checking himself again Mac saw no injuries from his previous fight with the guards and the purple mare, maybe he was healed with magic but he couldn't tell, he could only feel the sensation that Sunset was somewhere around and that was all he needed.

As he tried to make his exit he found the door difficult to handle, his hooves didn't worked as he wanted yet and was forced to open it with his mouth which he found gross for the natural reasons.

As slowly as his control over his teeth will allowed he opened the door silently somehow then moved forth to see if someone was guarding the door to the room but found no one which was odd, he and Sunset had been accused of been rebels or traitors hence the previous fight, so this mean that either Sunset had explained things and found one of the princesses or that the castle had the worst guards he had ever seen.

Taking his chances Mac moved out of the room and into the hallway again noticing the lack of security as a major point, he moved quietly as one with hooves would be capable wary of any confrontation that may come his way.

Slowly, he approached a crossroad were the hallway broke into 4 different directions, he took a moment to see around but again found nothing that could grab his attention, taking a deep breath Mac did something that he hoped could help him, closing his eyes he thought about Sunset, in her beautiful amber fur and her cute little muzzle as well as her sexy tail, then he felt her, to his left, several meters away and thankfully resting which mean that they were found innocent of the charges, with no more stopping him Mac broke into a full throttle in her direction.

"Don worry Sugarcube, I'm commin for ya".

As Mac gained momentum a loud noise sounded from behind and Mac turned slightly but was enough to catch sight of what was coming and now he wondered if the world was showing him the middle finger for something he told Sunset before crossing the portal.

Behind him riding an invisible motorcycle and wearing a police helmet came the result of a mad scientific playing God, a creature part snake, part goat, part dragon and God knows what else, the creature moved to his side and spoke to him.

"You are braking the speed limit mister! And unless you are in your way for an awesome time of Ogres & Oubliettes I'll have to give you a ticket".

Big Mac didn't stop, rather increased his speed and leaving the abomination behind.

"Well? Not even a hello? Talk about rude". With a pop, the dragon thing appeared a few meters in front of the speeding stallion along a barricade and a whistle in his mouth which he blown.

"STOP IN THE NAME OF AHGGG". Mac broke through the barricade sending the thing flying from the impact.

Max continued his mad dash for his lover when the creature appeared in front yet again this time with a banana in his claw, he pealed the skin off and after eating the peal he thrown the banana at Mac's face which had him losing control of his direction.

Mac slammed against the wall and felt in his back, before he could get up he found himself floating magically toward the creature.

"About time you stopped you crazy farmer! And do you have any idea how much those repairs are gonna cost for the Sunbutt and the dream stalker? Obviously not enough, you should have broke through the wall and continued rampaging through the entire castle, what a waste of muscle".

"I don know what yur talkin about ya snake, let me go now".

"Wow wow wow! Is this the way you are suppose to talk to your friends Big Mac?, the shame!".

"I ain't yur friend you critter, now let me go, Sunset needs me!".

"Sunset?, wait a minute". The dragon got closer to Mac and started inspecting him, opening his mouth and pulling his tongue out, pointing a light to his eyes, hitting his head with a hammer and even licking one of his hooves which did make him shrug.

"Oh ho ho ho I see, ho ho I see now, you aren't my friend Big Mac but you ARE Big Mac!".

Mac tried to kick the snake thing but failed miserably and only make it laugh more.

"A little feisty are we, now now how can we do things interesting hmmm?

The thing got closer now going face to face as a mischievous smile spread across its ugly face.

"Oh I know, how would you like to meet your double's wife Mr Apple ha ha ha ha". Mac didn't know what the creature was talking about but he knew in his bones that it was totally evil.

Author's Notes:

I hate nightmares, I guess everyone does except for masochists maybe, my worst is stepping in quick sand were I sunk really really slow, anyway you know the drill, comment if you like and until next time compadres.