Sunset and Mac walked out of the room with a smile on their faces that almost reached from ear to ear, it also seemed that they took a shower, when Celestia saw them her first impression was of happiness seen her former apprentice in such a good mood even after the terrible event she and the other princesses forced upon her, the fact that another of her pupils reached ascension warmed her hearth, Celestia knew that Sunset would do so much good in the other world and also she would be loved and cared for.

"My, you look like you're glowing, that nap must have been better that good". Celestia commented making Sunset's already pink cheeks get even darker and Mac to make odd noises while scratching the back of his head with a silly smile to boast.

"We... Thanks for the room yer majesty, we needed that".

"Yes thank you".

"You are more that welcome, if you require in the future the room can be available for you should you visit us again, for now we need to proceed as accorded, my sister is ready with her gift, she's waiting for us in the chamber were the trial was done, please follow me".

Celestia didn't wait for the couple as she started walking toward the round chamber.

Mac and Sunset exchanged looks but didn't said anything, as they walked Celestia spoke again. " Twilight told me about your proposition in how to deal with Professor Turner and while I believe that he require a more stern punishment I think your plan will do more good that lock him away, so do not worry about him, he'll assist us in regain the Alicorn Talisman from the rebels and from there we'll just keep an eye on him".

"Thank ya kindly yer highness".

"Think nothing of it".

"Where's Twilight by the way I want to ask her something important". Sunset asked but. Celestia didn't react the way Sunset expected.

"I'm afraid she wouldn't be coming back for now, she received a distress message from Ponyville and had to rush there".

"What? What happened? Will she be ok?".

"I don't have all the facts but it must likely be about the two prisoners that you captured back there and as for her safety you don't need to worry, Cadance and her brother went with her, should she need more help Starlight and Discord will come if called". Celestia's reassurance was valid, little in this world could stand the combined magic of 2 princesses plus the lord of chaos and a prodigy unicorn.

"What about the problem with the portals? I know ya can't use the one the Professor created without the amulet and how to turn it on".

"True, apart from the original one here in the castle we don't know of any other, however as Sunset knows Twilight was able to create one using the magic journal, not to mention all that magic that sipped to your world indicate that more portals may exist and we don't know their location, if the rebel found one there's no doubt in my mind that they are using it". Celestia explained with a hint of dread in her voice.

"That's probably how they attacked Twilight without looking suspicious and worse yet they may use it to cause trouble in Canterlot City too".

As Mac thought about the dangers that his family and friends could be exposed to the three ponies finally arrived to the chamber for the trial were Luna was already waiting.

"Welcome back". Called the dark blue princess, she was occupying her throne and had a velvet pillow floating near her with magic.

"My sister had your aid ready". Celestia told the couple.

"Let me explain, this... (The pillow floated in front of Sunset and Mac showing a black necklace with a purple stone in the middle) is the Tantabus, right now it is in a sleeping state, when you travel back to your world put it on before sleep and it will enter the dreams of the wearer, once inside the dream it will connect with any tantanite lurking in the dreams of the humans and will pull them out toward itself, this process will take time and it will require a powerful will to wield it". After explaining she lifted the artifact and guide it toward Sunset.

"That means that only people with great mastery over his or her dreams can wear this necklace, since Sunset is a princess now I believe that she's the more suited to use it, but, should you be unable to do so find someone who qualifies and give the necklace to him or her". Celestia finished the explanation and Sunset nodded taking the magic jewelry with her magic she attached it to herself.

"One more thing before send you home, due to the danger of the situation once you are through the portal we will destroy it, but fear not, as long as you have the magic journal with you we can still communicate and once the danger pass we can open a new portal with Twilight's journal or with the Professor's help".

"It is sad to heard that but I'm glad that we can still come after all this is over".

Celestia nodded and then using her magic along her sister the four disappeared and reappeared back in the room were the mirror was been guarded , this time there were six guards watching the mirror.

As they looked around Celestia touched the mirror with her horn and the surface turned liquid indicating her activity.

"I'm happy to see you grow this far Sunset Shimmer and it fill me with joy to know that you had found friendship and purpose in the human world but over everything that you have found love".

Sunset blushed and hook a leg around Mac to confirm the point.
"Yes your highness, I'm thankful for everything that you and Twilight taught me, I couldn't be happier".

"Now young stallion, I hope you take good care of her always". Celestia warned the red pony.

"No need for that ma'am, she's mah heart and I would be an idiot if ah let her".

"Glad to heard that, now then, it is time".

"Goodbye my little ponies and good luck".

The earth pony and the alicorn nodded and then walked through the magic gateway, the surface continued in its liquid form for a few more minutes until it became calm again.

"Ready sister?".

"Ready".

The two ancient alicorns joined their horns and accumulated magic, when they had enough the let the magic flow forward striking the mirror's upper part, immediately the surface trembled and finally cracked, the frame lost all its shine returning to be only a broken rusty mirror with no trace of what once was.

"It is done, the rest is up to them".

"Tia? Do you think she can defeat her? She has the amulet now and it's probably well under its influence, but more that that I'm worried about her own sanity".

Celestia closed her eyes for a few seconds trying to see past the upcoming storm but the future was cloudy still making her effort pointless.

"She's not alone Lulu, and that already give Sunset an advantage over her foe, her friends and her lover will be there for her of that...I'm sure".

CHS FRONT YARD...
Flying out the magical portal Mac landed hard in his butt followed by his girlfriend who luckily had him to pamper her fall. Sunset stood up and helped Mac to his feet, the two took a few minutes to regain their bearings, fortunately the School was free of bystanders and onlookers giving them some privacy.

"Holy cows! Mac is Wednesday! And school is way over". Sunset spoke with surprise checking her cellphone, only now did Mac remembered that both of their phones and clothes disappeared when they first arrived in Equestria but because all the running around there was no real time to ponder about that, know back in Canterlot City his phone was full of missing calls from Applejack, Granny, Bloom, and the sisters, some others from other people but his sister was the most prominent in the list.

"Oh crap! Crap, crap!". Sunset cursed checking her list of missing call too. " Mr Scroll called me already, he must be piss".

Mac remembered that today he was supposed to talk to him about his business proposal. Making his mind about a path of action Mac decided to talk to the man first to prevent Sunset from carry the blame of the failed meeting.

"Let's get mah truck first and I'll take ya to speak with yer boss". Mac said while walking toward in the direction of were he left his vehicle.

"Wait Mac, aren't you going to check on your family first?". Sunset asked catching up to him and holding his hand, Mac stopped watching her with a surprised look but simply smiled and didn't let go of her hand. "Uh what was that about?".

Mac continued walking for a bit without answering " ya know that yer holding mah hand in plain view in front of the school right".

"I... Yeah, it just that after what happen I thought about us and I'm know now that we were just been silly about been together, I can't lose time doing what I like with who I love just because some little shame".

"That so? Nothing like almost dying to motive ya uh?".

Sunset slapped his arm as hard as she could which was just strong enough to sting a little "Dummy".

"Who's dummy?". Mac asked playfully.

"Mine!". Sunset declared by jumping on his back, she always wanted to do that in public, as a show of their relationship and to convey to any other girl that this was her man.

Not too far from the school the couple found the truck were Mac left it past monday, they got inside and right away Mac noticed that someone has been inside but decided to keep quiet for the moment.

As they drove toward the Mall Sunset saw just a few citizens walking around in the streets and almost no cars in the roads either.

"Something weird is going on, the streets are almost empty".

"Eeyup, never seen the town like this, not even before a storm". A bad feeling settled in the couple as they arrived at the mall only to find the place almost empty as well, a few cars were in the parking lot, mostly in the tenants area and just a few less in the customer's.

After getting inside the mall the situation started to become apparent for them, people walked with little energy and the ones that were trying to do their normal routine were having trouble due to the lack of good sleep, some others simply lashed at anyone who they came across.

"You don't think that this is the tantanites work do ya?".

"Didn't the Luna princess said that they filled people's dream with nightmares, well if I had bad dreams for a couple of days straight I'll would be all grumpy and stuff".

"But only a few of us have magic, I don't think they will last too much so the town should be back to normal soon". Sunset moved ahead when she saw the Sushi restaurant "Let me speak with him first, don't know in what mood he's right now".

"Sure thing Sunny, I'll have something in the meantime, anything you recommend?".

"Sure. Hey Wats, are you by yourself?". Sunset called to one of her coworkers who looked half sleep out of boredom.

"Hey Sunset, kind of late don't you think? Well there's not much to do anyway so I'll let you off this time, the boss send the others back early because sales were too slow today". Wats saw Sunset companion with curiosity and asked " Who's your friend by the way?".

"Uh he's my... My boyfriend Macintosh Apple, please could you serve him a happy combo # 4? Oh and put it on my tab will ya? I need to talk with the boss". Wats suddenly became more alive hearing what Sunset just told him and turned to Mac who was taking a seat on one of the many empty stools and waved at the teen.

"Uh sure, hmm the boss is a little off today so watch out". Wats warned Sunset as he started preparing the dish for the blonde farmer. Sunset knocked at the door and waited until the man inside called her.

"Shimmer! If it was another person or in another day I would had suspended you already for not showing up in time at work but I know you so I want to heard why are you late?".

"I'm sorry sir but I had troubles with my car and I couldn't contact you until now but Macintosh Apple brought me here to work and talk to you".

The asian man also changed a little at the mention of Mac been there but Sunset could see that the man was still a bit upset and tired.

"Well, that's good and sorry for been a little pushy, I haven't slept well this couple of days and some of the staff have the same problem, have to send must if them home today for that, anyway where's the man?".

"Mac is outside having one of our dishes, I asked Wats to putted on me so don't worry about payment".

"That's ok, he needs to see what we sell if he's really interested about doing business with us, alright then, I'll talk to him while he's eating".

Before the man walked out Sunset stopped him "Sir, there's something that you need to know before talking to him".

"Hm?".

"He and I... We are in a relationship, we have been together for around a year now and so he didn't need much convincing from my part to talk to you, so don't worry about the thing that you promise me, I don't deserve them if I didn't really did anything".

The manager's face changed to a puzzled one but after some thinking he just laughed " If it was someone else I may have thought that your confession just now was all a ruse to make me feel sympathetic for you, but I know you Miss Shimmer and how hardworking and honest you are, if what I heard about the Apples been honest too is true then you will make a pretty good couple, I'll stick to my promise if we agree into a partnership".

"Tha-thank you sir, I'm really grateful".

"For now just help Wats to clean up, we'll be closing early today, no point into keeping open with how things are right now".

"Thanks sir and don't worry, I have a good feeling that things will go back to normal soon, even better".

"Ha ha, I hope you are correct, now let's get this over with".

Once Sunset was alone she touched the gem in the necklace for reassurance. "I know they'll get better, we will make it better".

As Sunset helped to clean up she stole a few glances to the two men talking in front, Mac looked relaxed and his soft laugh could be heard from time to time, despite the tired look in Mr Scroll's face it looked like he was having a good conversation too, after a full hour talking the men got up and shook hands, Mr Scroll looked particularly relieved and if the pat he give Mac in the back of Mac was any indication the deal looked as good as done.

The manager walked to his two employees " thanks you two, that will be all for today, I'll finish the rest so you can leave now, oh and Shimmer I'll need you here 30 minutes earlier".

"Sure thing sir, ok then I'll see you tomorrow". Sunset waved and met with Mac who was waiting for her. Immediately she clamped to his arm and Mac smiled at her affection.

"So how did it go?".

"We agreed first to see which of our products would be able to sale in his store, cider and apple juice mostly but we are thinkin in a few that can be mixed, I'll have to ask Applejack to come up with a few recipes since she had experience in the smoothie business, after we have a good number of products we can plan in prices and delivery schedules, it will take probably another week before we can sign somethin up but the man looks easy to work with".

"I'm glad, also AJ is gonna be happy that she'll get to participate".

"Eeyup! Now then, as much as I want to stick with ya I think we need ta get ya back home, lil Ray must be hungry and mah family must be worry sick".

"I left a few extra crickets for Ray to last for 4 days so I'm not worried but I need to check on my friends".

"Ok then let's". Mac and Sunset went to the truck and front there to her apartment. The little travel was spend in silence and caresses, in a few minutes they were at their destination.

Sunset jumped off the truck and after sealing the day with a passionate kiss the two parted ways, after a sigh of love scaped her she did her way to the door of her apartment only to find a hooded figure waiting seating in front of her door.

The person seemed to have fallen sleep seating in the hallway with its back against the wall, a few snores indicating her successful slumber.

"Ahem, ahem, can I help you?". Sunset had to rise her voice to be heard by the unknown visitor.

"Awwwgh, about time you showed up! I got hours waiting here and I think my butt is numb now".

"A-Aria Blaze?".

"No! Lauren Faust! Of course is me you... Ugh anyway I came to talk to you... If you have time".

"You... Want to talk to me? Me? Alone?". Sunset asked with the incredulity of the world.

"Yes godammmit! You and in private unless you want everyone to know about horseland and shit!".

"Will you shut up! I'm trying to sleep here dammit!". The unholy scream from across one of the doors more that shut both girls.

"Will you... please let me talk to you in private?". Aria sucked at speaking politely but she didn't have time to lose.

"O-ok I guess, come in". Sunset used her key and opened leaving the ex-siren first then getting in herself, she was glad she cleaned before departure, last thing she wanted was to be make fun by Aria of all people or Rainbow Dash, yeah definitely Rainbow was worse Sunset thought.

"You can seat near the table or in the bed if you want, just let me take care of my pet and I'll be free".

"Sure wherever". Aria approached the bed but stopped when she remembered something Cheerilee told her and took one of the chairs near the table but kept her distance from it, Sunset too kept an eye on her just to be sure she wasn't trying to trick her into lower her guard.

After tending to the little lizard Sunset took the other chair opposed to Aria and spoke. " do you want something to drink first?".

Aria did a low growl before answering. "No need... Th-thanks... Anyway to the main point, when are you and your lazy friends gonna fix this fucking problem, I mean when we tried to take over the school you were over our butts from day one and here you are in the middle of a fucking tantanite invasion and you dweebs aren't doing shit so what gives?".

"WHAT?".

"You heard me Shimmer, or is Apple bucking you so hard that your brain stopped working already".

Sunset's eyes widen from shock but soon after her whole demeanor changed, then she spoke almost in a whisper but the girl in front still heard her. "Aria Blaze, only because you are new in the redemption thing will I let this insult slip, but do it again... insult MY friends, insult MY boyfriend or OWN relationship and I promise you, an eternity in the moon will be a mercy compared to what I will do to YOU!".

Aria new from her time with Adagio when someone bluffed and when a threat was real, Sunset Shimmer wasn't bluffing and if the pink glow coming from her body was a warning then she would keep her mouth shot for life's fucking sake.

"Ok ok, I get it, sorry geez, whatever, anyway what about what I told you". Aria tried to sound unaffected but inside she was shacking like a leaf in a storm.

The normal Sunset Shimmer returned instantly but Aria moved her chair a bit back. "How do you know about the tentanites? I just learned from the princesses back in Equestria not long ago".

"Didn't purple bu- I mean Sparkle told you? We're kind of old gals, not Celestia's ancient old but way older that you, so we heard a lot of old legends before that beardo unicorn send us here, anyway I caught one of the little bugs stock on Cheerilee and that's how I know is them attacking the city".

Sunset absorbed the information and it did match everything so far, more importantly, it meant that the whole city was already under their influence.

"If my friends haven't done anything is more likely because they don't know about it, I went to Equestria to know about them and how to stop them".

"Really? Well shit then, looks like I was worried for nothing".

"Thanks for helping Cheerilee, you do care for her do you".

Aria's cheeks turned pink immediately. "What? Fuck no... I mean she's my roommate and I... I mean...agh screw you". Aria said in an angry tone but Sunset felt no real venom behind it making her smile.

" I can't believe I'm gonna say this but... Your doing good Aria".

"Wherever".

"Ok then, I need to gather my friends and-".

"Sorry to burst your bubble but it seem like your friends will need some bitch slapping first, Cheerilee tried to ask them about the tentanites but she didn't have any luck with them, the bubbly one and the sport maniac are suspended, the timid one and the prissy missed school today and the last two... well Cheerilee said that they are almost mental asylum material right now, her words not mine, you were the only one who was gone the longest so I thought that you would be the better option to talk about this shit".

"Damn, it very likely that the tentanites already got to them, if we don't stop them they'll lose their magic, I need to contact Mac, hey Aria, how come you were able to help Cheerilee?".

The girl tensed at the question cursing by not mentioned earlier about her new found magic, still she opted for playing it safe.
"I don't know why but I'm able to see them while they do their stuff, it seems that I can sense them too because I felt it in the Apple girl as well, I was able to destroy two of them from Cheerilee and I'm sure I'm gonna have to destroy another one today, every time I do it this happen". Aria showed Sunset her glowing mint colored glow.

"That's strange, the tentanites are supposed to absorb magic not give magic, Princess Luna didn't mentioned anything like this". Sunset explained more perplexed now with the news that Aria showed her.

"We need to act quickly id we want to stop them".

"Good luck then, you'll need it". Aria got up but before she could give three steps Sunset got a hold of her shoulder.

"When I said 'we' I was also referring to you too Aria".

"What?! Don't joke with me Shimmer, I came to inform you and that's done, the rest is up to you and your meddling gang".

"Well sorry but if what you told me is true and my friends are acting up chances are they'll be no good for this and you are the only other person I know besides Mac and Me that is immune to those things".

"So what, this is not my problem, I'm not some heroine trying to save people I don't know". Aria shook Sunset's hand off her and did her way to the door, she was nervous and was prepared to get her ass kick if the other girl insisted on get her help but surprisingly Shimmer never moved, still Aria could feel her eyes zooming on her, after what felt like an eternity she reached the handle and opened the door, her treacherous paranoia force her to look at her back just like that time she run away from Adagio but unlike the terrifying image of the siren leader cursing her she found the Rainboom member watching her with... Pity? Disappointment? Sympathy? Arian didn't know and decided that was for the better.

She didn't know when she did her way to the street, shaking but fine, all that was left was to go back to her apartment with Lee and rid her friend of the equestrian parasite that probably was lash to her once again, even knowing of the creature she still went to school to look for the help of the Rainbooms, that was weird Aria thought, until now she didn't considered anyone her friend, Aria Blaze didn't have or needed friends, yet somehow the bossy librarian was as close as she had ever have. Aria cursed her memory for replaying once again what the Rarity girl told her " we use the words 'please' and 'thanks' to remind ourselves that we are friends, just like Miss Cheerilee did".
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Back in her apartment Sunset couldn't shake her disappointment away after seen Aria leave like that, part of her wanted her help because of her friends but another part wished for Aria to turn a new live with all the good stuff that came with it, she watched her with more that her eyes, her princess powers seemed to react to her inner turmoil, she wasn't entirely against helping her but her fears won in the end and so Aria left with that and Sunset couldn't, wouldn't force her, reformation and redemption were worlds apart and Sunset knew it better that must people.

Still, there was a mission to fulfill and no time to waist, taking her car keys Sunset did her way to her Twilight's home.

SWEET APPLES ACRES, HOMESTEAD.
After so many crazy things and some very special moments Macintosh was finally back, despite feeling physically great his mind was tired just thinking at what he was going to tell to his family, been gone for 2 days without a phone call or even a clue of where he was going was a good way to get beaten up by his kin.

Taking a deep breath Mac opened the door only to find his cousin Jonagold about to do the same.

"Bi-Big Mac?".

"Heya cousin, almost bump into ya there". Mac talked with a smile but her shocked expression did it banish.

"We... We were so worried! We're you been you log!".

"Holy cows and horses! Yer back cuz, I... I thought that... Nevermind". Breaburn exclaimed in surprise before settling down in the sofa of the living room, tired and sleep deprived, Mac could see black marks under his eyes just like with his female cousin.

"Where's the rest of the family?".

"My sister is with lil bloom and Granny upstairs, there very tired too... Jackie is... She's in the barn and she ain't too good right now". Big Mac listened and came to the conclusion that the nightmare bugs were the culprit of everything.

"I'll go and talk to them, there's something I need to talk to y'all, just wait here a bit". Mac did as planned and a few minutes later Apple Bloom and Honeydew came walking down the stairs while Mac carried his complaining grandmother in his arms.

"Ah told ya already that I can walk by myself! ya think that I'm some decrepit mummy or somethin, I thought ya better ya goof".

"Nope, I know ya can Granny but thought ya needed a lift".

"Big brother? Where had ya been? Applejack was looking for ya everywhere'".

"Gimme a sec sis and I'll explain". Mac settled her Grandma over the sofa next to Braeburn and waited until everyone was seated.
"First let me apologize for not been around this two past days, ya have been doin great with yer jobs and I couldn't be prouder, ya too Lil sis, I have been gone helpin mah girlfriend with very important stuff, stuff that's related to yer lack of sleep". The admission of his girlfriend didn't escape the attention of his cousins, Granny and Bloom who already knew of Sunset smiled and giggled respectively.

"Ya know how Applejack and her friends have magic right?". Mac asked his cousins who nodded in response.

"At first Ah thought you guys were pulling mah leg and AJ were using those pills things that get ya strong and bulky but after some more proof I believed". Braeburn told the rest.

"Ok good, this magic came from a portal that connects our world with another full of talking ponies, the thing affecting everyone's sleep is coming from there and... Sunset and I went there to find a solution".

"Sunset? The redhead friend of Jackie?".

"Yes! She's Big Mac's girlfriend! I can finally say it aloud!".

"You knew about them Lil Bloom?". Asked Dew surprised.

"Well about time ya find yer courage to confess the true ya goof and thanks to that I can get some money out of Lil Lulu ha ha". Granny said with a happy tone.

"Ya were playin bets at my love li- ya know what? That's not surprisin at all knowin yer the one who thought her how ta play". Mac said remembering the times the two would play him out of his money.

"Anyway, Sunset's gonna need her friends help and that include AJ of course". At the mention of his sister everyone turned silent, even Granny Smith and that wasn't a good sign.

"Cuz ya probably gonna need that armor stuff ya used when playin cus Applejack wants to tussle ya around for been gone".

"Told ya it was goin to bite ya in the arse soon". Granny said while pushing herself up. "Ya may want to wait until ha speak some sense into her first". She moved but Mac stood in her way.

"Don worry non Granny, ah am the one who messed up and ah am the one da need to fix this, I'll come back in a jiff".

"Big Mac seriously, she's not ok, she's a firecracker ready ta blow, she may even hurt ya!".

"Thanks y'all but ah need ta do this one way or another". Mac smiled to his family to show he wasn't worried although deep inside he was, he didn't know how bad his sister was or if that magic boost he got back in ponyland was still effective here and without Sunset near him, it was a really stupid gamble that neither Luna nor Granny would take.

Clearing his mind Mac approached the barn and he could heard the distinctive sound of fabric been torn apart, when he approached the door a projectile went flying through the air landing several feet away, Mac focussed in the destroyed object and recognized it as one of the old practice dummies he used for football, those things weighted quiet a lot, Mac himself could carry one with some trouble but somehow this one was send flying like it was nothing.

Mac gulped but steeled himself remembering why was he here.
Mac stepped inside finding his blonde sister with her back to him, she was wearing her cut jeans with only a tank top for companion and her work boots, AJ was sweating profoundly and her hair was worse that a cube of hey that was thrown inside a storm.

"AJ? I'm back... and I need to talk ta ya". His voice was carried to her sister ears immediately and her form went limp, very slowly Applejack turned to make sure she didn't imagined her brother and when she did her world suddenly weighed a ton less, a small smile of relief appeared for a second giving Mac the hope that they could have their conversation without violence but that hope was squashed when her green eyes turned cold and full of anger.

"Well, I'll be damn, the great Macintosh finally shows up! Ya gotta believed!".

"AJ... I know ya must be angry at me for leavin without tellin ya where or when would I come back, but I have a good reason and... I need to ya to know that-".

"SHOT IT YOU! Ya think I care what lousy excuses ya have for what ya did? Ya think ya could just do wherever ya wanted and we all would just roll on our backs and accepted what ya did as nothing important! Sorry big brother... but ya crossed a very delicate line with yer secrets... and now is time to atone for it".

Without warning Applejack stroke the dummy next to her sending it flying just like the other one, the material holding the stuffing inside tearing with the impact.

Mac took a couple of steps back and did a gesture of surrender.
"Sis please, ah know ya are tired and angry and ha will take any punishment ya wanna give me but first we need yer help for-".

"WE? WE! ya mean you and that rattlesnake of a friend? And speaking of her, were is she? Where's she hiding?".

"Applejack! Tight yer tongue, She's yer friend of years".

"That so? I don't remember havin friends that stab ya in the back, friends that seduce yer brother into leaving yer kin and yer duties only so she can fuck ya go-!".

Applejack couldn't finish her cursing as the hand of his brother struck her across the face, she staggered back holding her hand to her red cheek.

"This ain't ya Applejack! Ya had been always a sensitive and understandin girl, not this cursin inconsiderate girl ah have in front of me, ah know how bad I did by keepin mah affair a secret but ah never did it out to hurt ya or betray ya or yer friends". Mac took a few breaths to calm himself, the hand he used to slap Applejack ached.

Applejack continued looking at Mac with shock, her brother had never hit her before, in her delirium due to lack of sleep his face shifted from that of his own with the one of her late father causing her to panic and move away from him.

"Applejack! I wanna help ya and yer friends but we can't do squat if ya don talk ta me, please little sis". Mac extended his hand slowly to not frighten Applejack, the blonde girl was crying now and still looking shock but her anger had subdued and turn into fear and uncertainty.

Applejack tried to take his brother's hand but her fear prevented her and instead she retreated more from Mac.

"Ya don understand, we were supposed to be friends always, but now we aren't, we kept secrets, Rainbow and Rarity are goin to study away, Twilight is thinkin in goin back to Crystal Prep and Sunset... Sunset... She messed with mah family!". Applejack last words carried the anger that she was storing inside and in a fluid motion she dashed toward the double door of the barn.

"APPLEJACK!". Mac's cry for his sister was send away along him when Applejack shove him away, the runaway girl didn't stop to look back either, she just kept running until her figure disappeared into the sea of trees and the night.

After shaking the pain from the fall Mac sprinted to the orchard to chase his sister but his phone demanded his attention, seen the ID Mac answered.

"Hon, sorry but things ain't so good right now?".

"I know, that's why I'm calling you, I'm with Twilight right now and... Mac... The Rainbooms... are no more".

Author's Notes:

Thanks for reading, hoping some like it so far. New story coming up soon, only need a good image and a proper ending, thanks again comments are always welcome.