Time waited for no man, it was a pretty common say from Granny Smith, of course she was right, it didn't matter if you just saved the city from terrible beings, you still had to go to school.

After the effects of Sunset's magic vanished the girls felt sleep like sacks of rocks anywhere they could inside Applejack's room, even Rainbow who was planning to tease Sunset about wanted to snuggle with Big Mac In his room was out the moment her head touched pillow. Now the heroines of Canterlot looked like zombies.

After a fresh me up as Rarity call it the girls were presentable and ready to go to school. "Granny? Did Mac left to get his truck already?".

Granny nodded. "Afraid so... Ya know about that place and what it means to us do ya?".
Sunset nodded.

"Mac was barely 15 when the accident happened, he told me around where but not exactly, nor that he was still blaming himself". Sunset said with sadness.

"Is nothing against ya Sugarcube, he trust ya ah am sure, no man would open such wound to another person if she wasn't special, but men are stubborn as mules, Rusty my husband did a bet to me that if he could finish a day of work before me ah would go out with him, the day before he broke one finger in his right hand but decided to participate anyway just to prove that he was worthy of me, at the end he did won and ah accepted but the next day he end up in the doctor with fever, our date was just a room in the clinic. What ah am tryin to say is that sometimes they act dumb but don't know they are doin it, so it's our job to whack them good in the head so that he knows".

Sunset smiled." I think that I whack him already, but he still letting me aside, maybe Luna could-".

"No no no youn'one, the moment ya let another woman take yer place is the moment ya give up, stay close ta him, remain him that yer there for him... And if that doesn't work ya just tell him he can't plow yer field no more and that will get him begging for-".

"Granny! What the heck are ya telling Sunset!". Applejack appeared from the kitchen with her lunch and Bloom's ready at hand.

"Oh shush girl, instead of yellin why don ya look for a nice boy before ya turn 18, why don ya ask that friend of yer brother, ya know, the one with the funny hair".

"That's Thunderlane Granny and no thank ya, he got a thing for Rainbow so nope".

"My delicate ears detected talking about Applejack's love life, can I participate?".

"Me too me too". Pinkie jumped after Rarity.

"Ya see why ah don't like to talk about that kind of stuff? Is nothing but trouble!". Yelled Applejack with her cheeks red.

"Speaking of trouble, if we don't hurry we're gonna be late!". Twilight told the rest.

All girls panicked while Sunset hugged the old matriarch of the Apple family. "Thanks Granny, I'll think about what you told me".

"Nothin to worry child, ya just take care of yerself and that lomox, ya two remind me of my Bright and Buttercup, they were very happy with their life and ah think ya two can be even more so".

"Thank you, when we get back in track I want to have a party with Mom and Aunt Luna and your family to celebrate".

Granny Smith smiled and tears came to her. " So she finally did it, uh, ah thought that Luna would have to force her to tell ya about it, yes dear, we have a lot to celebrate for".

"Ok, I called my brother and he can take some of us to school, the rest can go in Sunset's car". Twilight said to the relief of everyone specially Fluttershy who didn't want to go in Pinkie's knees again.

With the issue resolved the girls focused in finish whatever they could before leaving for school.

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ROAD OUTSIDE TOWN...
"You ok there Biggs, you have been more quite that a scarecrow in Christmas". Asked the blonde girl.

"Nope, just some stuff in mah head, can't get it out".

"Mhm, ya know, when Pops got hard stuff to think about he'll bust out the old strings and would chant some old songs until he got his mojo back".

"That and a full bottle of good ol cider if ah am not mistaken".

"That too, what I mean is that we all have our own why of deal with heavy stuff, ya too have one don't ya?".

"Course ah do".

"And I'm betting it had to do with redhead back there".

"Why ya!".

"Haha just kidding, just kidding Biggs, not need to get jittery". The conversation ended and the truck kept its route to the bridge, soon the place where the road split was reached , Big Mac felt real nervousness been back here after almost 8 years, his fingers grabbed the safety belt hard.

"Is this it?... Biggs?".

"Ee-yes, ah ll walk in front, ya follow me and keep the windows up and the doors lock until ah tell ya otherwise". Before jumping off Mac took a Bolo knife he kept under the seat scaring his cousin a bit.

"O-okay".

Mac started walking while Jonagold drove only meters behind, every step he took was made difficult by the plants and the soft ground, his boots sunk at least 1 inch in the muddy ground. Mac adjusted the knife to his belt and walked with caution just in case either Adagio or the other guy decided to stick around. Only now did his whole ideas of getting his truck looked as stupid as it really was, if really those two were around then coming only with his cousin was the worst plan he could come up with, he was mess up in the head, Mac knew the effect this place had over him and yet when his beloved offered help he brushed it off, worst yet, he hurt her.

"Big Mac? Ya ok?".

"Eeyup, why?".

"Uuh yer truck is almost in front of ya but you haven't reacted".

"What?!". It was true, Mac walked all the way to stand near his truck and he didn't even registered it until Jonagold told him. "Sorry cuz, ah am alright now". His mind clicked back at the mission at hand, he opened the door and was glad when he found the keys still in the ignition, a quick look told him that the escapee didn't damaged the vehicle except for the bumps that took to get here.

The sound of animals around also told him that there was no ambush awaiting him. He relaxed a bit but continued to be cautious, he turned the truck on and was relieved when the motor roared as always, he smiled and patted the board. "Ya deserve a good tune up and some wax". He took the key off and called Jonagold telling her to go back to the farm.

"Are ya sure cuz? Ya haven't looking good to me?".

"That's ok Jona, ah feel better now that the truck is back with me, go back and get Brae for the delivery, thanks for comin with me".

"Alright Biggs, but anything happens and ya call us, get it?".

"Eeyup". Jonagold left as instructed and Mac left his truck walking the rest of the road. It didn't took him long to find what he was looking for, an old cross in the middle of the old road, a wooden cross he did with help from Burn Oak, his father's old friend.

The old thing was almost unreadable, only him and those he told knew of the words that he tried to transmit to his dead parents, it was weird for him in a way, he placed the cross here as a reminder of his mistake but he was glad when the road was blocked and he didn't needed to pass and see his creation.

Most of all was that while the remains of Bright Mac and Pear Butter were buried in the Canterlot Cementery which he visited often, he was more afraid of this place that the former. Taking a deep breath Big Mac remembered the day he came here looking for forgiveness.

FLASHBACK...

His eyes itched, his feet were tired yet he was here again, he knew why but he couldn't comprehend, he was afraid, scared of this place, yet he would walk hours at night while his family slept all to come here. It was like if he was programmed to do it.

His breath was visible in the air, he wanted to cry but couldn't, his tears won't come out but he knew he wanted to, to cry and scream, yet he walked forward. It started a few weeks after his parents died, he worked with a friend of the family, Burn Oak in create a wooden cross, he kept the little project secret from his family just as he kept the secret of his hand in the accident, as a way to make amends he asked Oak to help him make the cross, he accepted and together had the cross done in a couple of days.
The day the two of them would take the cross Oak had an emergency and had to leave, Mac took the cross by himself in his old bike, he worked until night but he did it.

There is when they appeared, the eyes, the blue eyes, they shined like saphires in the darkness, and the voice, soft as honey but Mac felt no sweetness in it, it asked something, always did, questions that hurt his heart, questions that he did want to answer and yet he did, then the pain came...

END OF FLASHBACK...

Mac woke up, somehow he fell to the ground and was now covered in dirt and sweat, his hands where shaking and his head was about to explode."fu-fuck! Why? why did ah have to remember that of all things". His hand looked for the object that always calmed him when he was nervous but found nothing, he then remembered that Sunset had it. As calmly as he could he took his phone out, he found a message from Sunset asking if he was ok, it was probably the noise of the message that woke him up, to his shock it was 1 hour after Jonagold left, he didn't think so much time happened from that.

His stomach was a mess too, trying to fight the fear inside of him the only way it could, by forcing it out, he took a couple of steps before his release, the fauna around started to react to him, birds chirped in alarm and even the crickets sounded off, walking back to his truck took him more precious time, time he wanted away from this place, every noise he heard forced him to stop and his hand instinctively went for the knife everytime, he was more afraid than when the guy he fought last night stepped over his chest, everywhere he turned he looked for blue orbs. Luckily, nothing else happened when he reached the vehicle and once inside he relaxed but quickly turned the machine on and drove in reverse to go back into the normal road.

Like a man possessed he drove away leaving past demons behind, only when he was far away from the place did he stopped, his pulse was sky high and his heart was beating like a war drum, for the second time his hand looked for the locket that wasn't there. Taking deep breaths Mac calmed as much as he could, it was done, he was away again and there was nothing there, the fear disappearing little by little, leaving only embarrassment in him, his girlfriend had been right, he was afraid she would see him like he was right now, like in the past, scared, when he was calm enough he drove again, hoping that the past and his fears stayed like his parents, dead.

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CHS...
Sunset watched her phone expecting to find and answer from Mac but again nothing, her heart sunk a bit deeper, she felt something wrong with him and called and texted but no answer came, after a call to his house she learned that he got his truck back and should be back soon but that was before she felt his change, it was fast, one moment he felt wary and the next terrified.

Sunset cleared her mind, she needed to send a report to Equestria as soon as possible so she used the few brakes between class changes to write what she could. It would take a while for Princess Twilight to formulate a response but in the meantime Sunset also needed to catch up with everything that passed in the city during her absence, her friends were helping her but they had their own problems.

After finishing her lunch she did her way to her Mother's office. As soon as she walked in she was captured in a bear hug by her Principal and adoptive Mother. "Thank gods you're back, I was so worried!".

"Thanks Moth-Mom yeah, we are ok, everyone, we won but Adagio and her friend escaped, sorry for worrying you".

"Don't worry sweetie, I'm glad that you all came back safe, Cheerilee explained most of it by phone, plus what you told me too, but still, seen you here and safe is the best reassurance you can give me".

"I'll try to keep you informed for anything that happens, I promise".

"That's all I ask, if you can reach me let Luna know instead, she may be a little wild but she knows when something is important".

"Speaking of Aunt Luna, where is she?".

Celestia released a heavy sigh. "Your dear Aunt is having a good time with her friend hangover, she got drunk last night as soon as you left and I don't know why".

"It probably had to do with the Tantabus, she probably feels responsible for its demise".

"Guilt is very big burden to carry by oneself, Luna carried her own when our mother passed away giving birth to her, Macintosh also had his fair share of it".

Sunset flinched at the mention of his boyfriend. "It's something the matter?".

"Kind of, is Mac,like you said, he still feels guilty for his parents and hasn't forgiven himself".

Celestia rested her back in her chairs remembering something from years ago. " A few weeks after the accident, Big Mac started to overwork himself and also he became almost detached from his family, it lasted for a month until his collapse, but soon after that he started to regain his old self, if I'm not wrong Luna and s friend of his father did something too but until this day I don't know what was, if you want to know more you'll need to ask them".

"I see, that could help, thanks Pri-Mo... How should I call you in school?".

Celestia smiled. "Principal would be the appropriate term, but I would like you to call me how you feel the most comfortable".

"Thanks and will do".

"Before you leave there's another thing, now that you know about the adoption I was wondering if you would like to move in with us".

Sunset was caught off guard by her request, her expression apparent. "It's ok, you don't need to answer right away, take your time and let me know, mad if you don't want to-".

"I'll love to! I mean... I would be happy, but...".

"Don't worry, I know you have a lizard pet, you can bring it in".

"No that's not the problem, is... well Mac and I...". Sunset's cheeks turned pink.

"I... See, well, hm, let's do this, if and only if you promise that you'll behave and... use proper protection well... you can do what you need in your room, bu-but this is only if you accept my conditions, if not then... ah, I haven't thought that far yet but I can talk to Luna and Granny and think of something!".

Sunset blushed more but decided to keep quiet about the fact that Granny Smith wanted the contrary to what Celestia was trying. "Maybe we need to discuss that later and in private, for today I'll pick my personal things with you and move the rest when I get the chance".

"That sounds good to me, now then, you should go back to your next class".

"Will do, oh I almost forgot,are you going to Big Mac's party the day after tomorrow?".

"Of course Sunset, won't miss it, hm we can prepare together, I used to do Luna's hair when we were children".

"Sounds good, I just need to pick Mac's gift with Apple Bloom, I'll call you later ok".

"Sure, now on your way".

After leaving the principal's office Sunset continued with her classes, it was after midday that her phone finally got an answer from Big Mac, it was only a short message saying that he got the truck and was going to the Mall to talk with her boss about the business. At least was something but Sunset was left more sour about him.

"Ya hear me there? Earth to Sunset?".

"Ah sorry AJ, I was-".

"That's ok, I'm worried too, it's pretty rare to see him nervous like that, he always look so calm and controlled he's like a rock but when he get upset he doesn't want people to see him".

"Hm, I hope it pass soon".

"I'm sure it will, more so if ya help him, if ya know what ah mean".

"Ugh, are you gonna start teasing me like the rest?".

"Not often but ah reckon ah am entitled to after yer one year secret, so...".

"Alright, I guess you're right".

Oh ah'm right Sugarcube, and think that this is it, you and ah have another thing coming".

"What? What do you mean by that, Applejack?". The farmer girl just smiled sweetly and got up right when the bell marked the change of class. "Applejack! What did you meant!". Sunset screamed while also getting her belongings inside her backpack. She tried to catch Applejack before she went into her Wood & art crafts class but failed to. "Dammit!".

With no more time she went to her own class Sociology. Taking her seat she found the only other member of the Rainbooms to take this class, Rarity. "Hey darling, how bad your day been?".

"Weird, but ok I guess, how about you".

"Same old same". Rarity said while checking her make-up in her pocket mirror. "So, I need to ask, how are you gonna break your relationship with the rest of the school".

"Uh? What do you mean?".

"Well, for starters, you now that half of the girls had a thing for you know who".

"I-I know but, well, I thought that maybe I didn't needed to, like, let them find out little by little, some of them probably wouldn't even find out until after graduation".

"Oh, in that case, ups! Darling".

"...".

"Wha-what do you mean by 'ups' ".

"Something funny happened a few classes back, you see Fluttershy and moa were talking about how lovely would be to make a dress for one of your DATES with BIG MACINT-". Rarity didn't finished as Sunset's hand clamped over her lips.

"Ssssshhhh, Rarity! What the actual heck!". Rarity removed the hand from her face with an indignante look.

"Darling! How rude! I would expect that from Dash or Pinkie, maybe even from Applejack but not from you!".

"What did you expected me to do! You were about to... to...". Sunset looked around and for the first time noticed the nasty look she was getting from some of the girls in the class. Flitter, Roseluck, Daisy, even Ditzy was giving her a hurt look that probably upset her more that the rest. "You already told some of girls in the school didn't you".

"Why darling, it was an accident, an accident, I swear in the name of my good looks". Rarity batted her eyelashes to make the point that she was totally lying. The rest of the class Sunset had a hard time concentrating with the other girls giving her either the cold shoulder or the evil eye, worse yet was when the class was scheduled to have teamwork assignments, Sunset felt that all the female members of her class move faster than normal to leave her out of any team, even Rarity decided to team up with Ditzy.

"Miss Shimmer, hurry up and pick up a partner". Called the teacher of the class.

"Sure sure, on my way". Deciding not to let that little incident get the best if her she looked for any available boy, while not as friendly with boys as she had been with girls she was sure than finding a partner among them wouldn't prove difficult.."Hey guys, can I join you?".

"Ah! You, you want to join us, Sun-I mean Miss Shimmer?".

"Miss what? What did you call me?".

"Mi-Miss Shimmer? Was it wrong, if I offended you please I apologise, I-I don't want to upset Apple!".

"Upset him? You mean Mac?".

"So it's true then, please please don't let him pulverize me!".

"Why would Mac do that? He's a nice guy and why are you even afraid of him".

"But but Rainbow Dash said that-".

"Rainbow? Rainbow too?". Sunset turned to Rarity who waved happy at her. "So, this is your revenge?". Her mind remembered that her friends told her they would get her for her secret but she didn't expected them to work so quickly, still it was possible that this was only done by some of them and not all of them.

"Listen, just let me join you, yes Mac is my boyfriend but he's not a crazy jealous guy so don't worry, ok?".

"You sure?".

"I'm kno-".

"Completely sure?".

"Yes now please can we-".

"I don't know".

In that moment Sunset lost it and grabbed the guy from the neck of the shirt. "You are really pissing me off now you little-little?". Sunset turned to see the whole class looking at her like they would a psychopath. "Little friend, he he, which you are, he he". Sunset said while nervously patting his head, the guy white from fright and about to cry.

"Can we start my class now Miss Shimmer?".

"Yes". Sunset said embarrassed, just wishing that this was enough for her friends entertainment.

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RICH'S WAREHOUSE COMPOUND...

"Where are they, where are those two responsible for all of this!". Asked a very angry Filthy Rich, since last night an alarm was triggered informing his security team of an incident going on in his Compound. The alarms went silent soon after it was triggered a second time but neither the Police nor his Security team did squat about it and when a report came indicating the lost of all video feed from the security system Rich send in his man of trust Thunderlane, the former athlete find out the gate destroyed and the palace wrecked, he called the CPD which arrived without further delay.

The police proceeded with a full investigation but this didn't pleased Rich at all. "The two person that we found unconscious couldn't be identified, furthermore they were injured by a wild animal it seems, we don't now yet if they were responsible or simply were involved involuntarily, for now they were end to the Hospital where they'll be kept until necessary". Answered the Captain of the Police, Lime Grass.

"Who the hell gave that order!".

"Me of course, I'm just following proper protocol".

"Yeah? And was also proper protocol to ignore the alarm in the first place?!".

"If you remember correctly, its been two whole weeks since the alarms signals started and all of them until now were false alarms, we called you and your security team so many times that you told us it was only hipcup in the program to ignore them and we believed you, now you complain because we ignored it while your own employees did the same?".

"Tch, fine, just find who are responsible for this so I can squeeze every last penny they have for messing with My property, use the cameras, sure at least one of them recorded something".

"That was my first stop but unfortunately all your video surveillance is burn to crisps and the recordings lost, there's not even backup data left intact, your whole system fried".

"That... that's impossible! They assured me at least another year!".

"I don't know or care what you think of us but WE are doing our job now if you excuse us we'll continue, until then it will be better if you check out that Security system of yours and your other properties Mr Rich". Tha Captain finished and left to continue the gathering of evidence while Rich fumed at his inability to get his culprits.

Still, he wasn't going to seat and wait for the police to finish, no, he would look for the bastards that dared mess with him and make them pay, cent by cent and dollar by Dollar.

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CHS...

And that is as far as we could do, I need to know when can I go to Equestria to deliver the necklace back to Princess Luna, I await your answer Princess Twilight.

"Was that the report?". Asked the human Twilight as she took a seat in front of Sunset in the cafeteria.

Sunset closed her normal and put it away before answering. "Yeah, I hope that Princess Luna can forgive us for what happened with the Tantabus but I don't know how hard she's gonna take the news, it was like her creation and punisher".

"I see, well, I wish you good luck and give her my sympathies". As d Twilight before taking a bite out her Veggie sandwich.

"Sure, now, what did you do".

"Hmh?". Asked Twilight confused.

"Go ahead, I won't be angry if you at least warn me about what did you do and I hope is something more original than the slip up from Rarity and Rainbow or the silent threat of Applejack".

"Excuse me? I don't understand what you mean"

After a stare contest that got Twilight quiet nervous Sunset understood. "I'm sorry, Twi, I thought that you were getting me back for my secret affair with Mac like the rest".

"No way, but well, is it really that bad?".

"You tell me, imagine that half of the girls in school having a crush on Timber Spruce, then those same girls finding out that he's going out with you". Sunset watched Twilight's expression going from fear to terror.

"Now you see". Twilight nodded. "Is actually not that bad with the girls, one quarter is in denial, another quarter is mopping and the last half is thinking how to throw me back to Equestria. The boys in the other hand, a lot of them are somehow still afraid of me and they are terrified that I can send Mac after them if they insulted me. In all I don't even know what to think, if they are afraid of Mac because of me or if they really afraid of both of us".

"I don't know what to tell you Sunset, but I assure you that I'm not part of the revenge, you should be wary of Pinkie Pie thought, I saw her in the class before preparing a bunch of paper cuts and confetti, the non explosive kind". The last word seemed to calm Sunset just a bit before she remembered the last part about Pinkie.

"Thanks, I guess I can do nothing but endure, there just a couple of months left before Graduation, between that and the troubles from Equestria I feel more like the Princess of Hassle rather than Love".

Twilight nodded and remain quiet for a bit before she spoke again. "Sunset, can I ask you for advise".

"Uh? Sure, are you having trouble with any class?".

"That would be... anatomy... and... you know... S E X".

"Isn't that Biology?".

"No no, I mean as... the real thing".

"Oh...Oh!".

"Yes, I mean if it isn't much of a problem the-".

"No, no wait, uh, this is a surprise, I mean, you are actually asking me for... this and that". Sunset remembered the words from Princess Cadence about what to do with her powers, to use them, to ignore them or to keep them for herself. Been Twilight her friend she thought that it would be wrong to ignore her plea and if she were to use her power for a few individuals wouldn't be wrong not to try and help others as well, suddenly an idea started to formulate in her wondering mind.

"Sunset? You ok?".

"Yeah, I'm fine, don't worry Twilight, with my help your relationship with Timber will be improved, trust me". Smiled Sunset as her eyes wondered to the ceiling giving Twilight an odd feeling of a tempest approaching.

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CANTERLOT MALL...

"Those are all the dishes we can use, now it's just the matter about the drinks and prices, a double delivery per week in both establishments will work and if things fire up from there we can rearrange for a third one".

"Sounds good to me Mr Scroll, we will talk more next Monday, we got some personal stuff back home but after that we're back to full business".

"Understood, oh I almost forgot, tell Miss Shimmer that until the new place is up and running she will continue working here but only when available, I know that she's about to enter the last leg of her high school terms so she will be pretty busy".

"Eeyup, ah don even know if there's gonna be time for us neither".

"Haha! Don't worry Macintosh, young love always find a way or so is the saying".

"Ah hope so".

"Now, changing the subject for a bit, I suppose you already heard about the incident in Rich's warehouses didn't you?".

"Ah... just a bit, haven't talk with him personally or listen to the whole thing". Mac tried to keep a poker face as best as he could.

"I see, well? I don't know how much is going to affect him but the rumor is that he lost many thousands of dollars in damage". Mac nodded, his farm could hardly sustain such losses if it was their case, there were savings and extra acres used for rent but still, the little Mac saw of the place during his fight was in meaning a significant loss even for someone as Rich as Filthy.

"Ah hope he gets back on his feet, even if we aren't partners anymore ah don wish him bad luck".

"You are good folks for that, anyway, I heard that there was some witnesses but they were taken to the hospital and the CPD is continuing the investigation, talk about crazy uh".

"E-eyup, crazy alright, well Sir, we'll talk later when we get another chance".

"Fine by me Macintosh, good luck".

Mac left more nervous after hearing what was going on and the repercussions from last night, the fact that the two bad guys were still in Canterlot was worrying and there was no clue as to what would they do when they woken up.

Making his way outside, Mac thought about a few persons that could help him to talk with them before the police could but he knew that it would be risky and one of them would be specially annoying.

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FRIENDSHIP CASTLE, EQUESTRIA...

The ponies listened in silent at the report senses by Celestia's former student and Princess Twilight's friend Sunset Shimmer, including the first contact, the battle and the aftermath after a minute of silence it was Rainbow Dash who broke the quiet atmosphere.

"What's up with those rebels! Aren't we good enough for them that now they are looking for enemies elsewhere?".

"Rainbow Dash! This isn't a joke, the last time they moved they hurt Twilight and stole who knows what from the Royal library!". Applejack chastised her friend.

"Tch, I know! But I have to wait for them to move, I want to be the one pushing not been shoved aside, how come no one knows where they are!".

The answer came from Starlight Glimmer seating at the left of the Princess. "We believe that they are using a rock similar to the one Chrysalis used when she abducted all of you last time, it absorbs magic and bounce spells making anything nearby invisible to those means, even Discord, the princesses and Star Swirl can't find their lair".

"More importantly, if they are operating in the human world is because they believe it to be more defenseless that Equestria and it seems that they are correct". Twilight spoke calmly to her friends. "For that reason I have decided to send help".

"Sorry for interrupting but didn't yer friend turned into a Princess too, can she like defeat them easily?" Asked Applejack.

"While it's true that Sunset Shimmer Is a Princesa nos she doesn't have enough experience with her new magic, plus her friends aren't use to magic and combat either, it was lucky of them that one of the sirens turned ally".

"Yeah, plus the Big Mac from their world kicked ass too".

"If we can find the portal that they are using to travel we can use it to locate their base so this task is very important, that's why I leaving this mission in your hooves Starlight".

"Thanks Twilight it will be my-wait what? Me? Why?".

"This mission requires somepony with experience in both magic and strategy and I can't think in anypony better that you Starlight, plus your double hasn't appeared yet which make you our only other candidate".

"I-I guess and is it an honor, believe me but the embassador its gonna need my help with-".

"Come on Starlight, you have to let her do things by herself, she's not a filly anymore".

"I suppose, besides I may finally found out what's inside a hamburger".

"Trust me, you don't want to know, the guilt will eat at you". Said Twilight also remembering the flavor and the horror after Sunset told her.

A FEW HOURS LATER...

"What do you mean she's not coming with me, she... she left me, she left me didn't she?".

"Nopony left you Trixie, Starlight was just assigned to another mission, that's all".

"Besides, you'll have Applejack and the one and only Rainbow Dash as companions".

"And thanks Celestia ya are the only one, can't imagine a whole bunch of ya". Said Applejack. "Anyway, come on Trixie, be proud that tomorrow is gonna be yer first assignment as embassador of Friendship, besides ya already know Thorax and his brother, ah don't know whY are y so afraid".

"Yeah, it's not like failing could lead to war between the ponies and the changelings, which would weak our relationship with them and force them to join forces with their evil brethren and together they would destroy our society from which we may never reco-ouch! Applejack!".

"Stop scaring the poor fella! Now look at her she frozed like a rattlesnake in the middle of winter".

"Hehe sorry".

"Argggh, Trixie don't listen to this crazy... Trixie? Trixie? Ya there filly?".

"Did I said sorry already?".

"Dammit Rainbow!".

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CHEERILEE'S APARTMENT...

With a growl Aria tossed her covers away in shame and embarrassment, her body was covered in a thin layer of sweat but despite the A/C been at 68 degrees and she been only wearing panties and bra, a bra that had been removed during her sleep and panties that were barely in place and stained with the honey of arousal. Her body felt the last tingles of Sunset's magic running around her, causing mayhem".

Her whole condition was provoked by a dream, a dream that felt so real Aria could swear she was just doing it a few seconds ago and that her partner in crime was taking a shower right now, but no, she was still bat work, maybe just coming out of it. "Fuck!".

Aria growled again, and let her body rest in the cold floor with her back leaning on the wall. She knew what she just dreamed and she knew what it meant but it didn't matter.
It was something that only she felt even if she would deny it to herself. Picking her sorry self up, she fixed her underwear and took the covers and sheets to the washer before Cheerilee could arrive and ask thing that Aria couldn't and didn't wanted to answer. "Fucking hormones, fucking magic, fucking Shimmer... fucking Me".

CHS...

Sunset couldn't be happier that school was finally over, after keep getting ugly looks from almost every girl in school, Sunset tried to avoid as much attention as possible but the force of nature know as Pinkie Pie wouldn't have it.

Sunset thought she had outsmarted her when she detected her trap at the entrance of the class they shared, this however turned out to be a distraction from the real danger, Pinkie's monstrous Party Canon, it hit Sunset square in the butt and launched her against the wall full of confetti made in the form of little hearts with Mac and her cutie marks while she screamed in a megaphone her congratulations for her over one year secret anniversary.

If there was any person left in school who didn't know or heard about them there weren't now, before the end of the classes she texted Apple Bloom about their appointment and now she just needed to wait for her, in the meantime she removed any confetti left in her before the young Apple arrived, that was when she saw princess Twilight's message.

Starlight was coming to help them, that was good, very good, but now Sunset needed to accommodate her for the amount of time she would be in this world and that was a bit problematic since she was about to move with her new family.

"Heya Sunset! Ready to go?". Asked Apple Bloom as she ran toward her.

"Hey Bloom, yeah I'm ready".

"Mind if ah tag along?". Came the voice of Applejack as she walked toward them.

"Uh sure, I don't see why not".

"Awesome, let's go let's go, wait until ya see what we got for big brother!".

"Sure Sugarcube, let's go".

The three girls walked toward Sunset's car, Sunset still felt indignant looks from some of the girls but not as much as before.

"Looks like the stampede is dwindling".

"You don't say". Said Sunset sarcastically.

"What?". Asked Bloom innocently.

"Nothin Sugarcube, adult talk here".

"Your sister and the rest just told the entire of the school about me and your brother". Applejack scowled at having Sunset explaining to her younger sister something she negated a few seconds ago.

"Oh! So that was all the fuzz about".

"Eeyup" responded Sunset using her best imitation of Big Mac getting giggles out of Bloom and growls out of Applejack. "Its not like I was planning in keeping the secret forever but I wanted to revealed in my terms".

"Well, ya should have thought about it sooner Sunset".

"Applejack I thought that we were cool now".

"Yeah, sorry there, ya know what? Ah'm probably just third Wheeling ya, so why don ya go by yerselves, just make sure Bloom return before 8, ok?".

"Sis?".

"Its ok Sugarcube, have fun with Sunset, maybe Big Mac would join ya too, ah ll catch a ride with Dew and Granny". Applejack left without giving the girls any chance to say goodbye.

"Sorry Apple Bloom, i thought that thing with AJ were clear already but maybe I overreacted".

"Its ok Sunset, mah sister is hardheaded but she'll come around, ah'm sure".

"I hope so, thanks, ok now let's go". The duo boarded the car and went to complete their errand. As they left they were observed by the green eyes of Applejack, once they were gone she left a heavy sigh of guilt. She didn't meant to step over Sunset's toes but seen her contradicting what she told her sister irk her in a bad way.

Pulling out her phone she dialed the first contact on her list and waited for him to pick up. "Hey big guy, ya wanna know something good?".

After picking up the gift for Big Mac the girls decided to pay a visit to Sugarcube Corner and get some sugar in them. "Here's the Chiffon cake slice and coconut cream pie".

"Thanks Ms Cake". The owner nodded and continued with her business while Sunset took the plates to their table. She found Bloom finishing a text message, when the younger girl saw her approaching she hurried and locked her phone with a mischievous smile, Sunset suspected something but couldn't imagine what exactly and didn't wanted to ruin the moment with paranoia.

"Here Bloom, you like that flavor?".

"A lot, there's lot of fruits that we can't grow in the farm and coconut is one of them, the first time ah saw one ah thought 'that thing must taste horrible?' but it was delicious! I love it since then". Said Bloom while she enjoyed her slice.

"I know what you mean, back in Equestria there was this place called Donuts Joe owned by a tall earth pony, they did the best fruit filled donuts ever but whenever I was there I only asked for the same one, then when I found out the same place here in the human world the first thing I did was asking for different flavors and textures".

"Hmmh, hey can ah-".

"Ahaha, here try it out". Sunset passed her plate to Apple Bloom who received the slice with joy. Sunset saw the happy expression of the younger Apple and couldn't stop a sweet smile of her own. 'This must be what Applejack and Rarity feel with their little sisters'.

The bell ringed as another customer did his entrance but since Sunset had her back turned at the door she didn't saw who entered, the person took the booth behind Sunset, she felt the shift in weight when her own booth moved. Still immersed in how happy Apple Bloom was enjoying her chiffon cake slice Sunset failed to see when Ms Cake approached the table and the customer whispered at her for a special order. The owner went back behind the counter and started preparing the dish.

"So, what do you think?".

"Not bad, but ah still think that mah coconut cream pie taste better".

"Well, its not like I can compare them now that you took both, hahaha, even so, there's no cake better that my favorite".

"And which flavor is that?".

"Sorry Bloom, but that's a secre-uh?". Sunset was interrupted when Ms Cake came back with a coffee and another slice of cake. "Thanks Ms Cake but I didn't ordered anything else?".

"Don't worry sweety, this one is special". With no further explanation Ms Cake went back to the counter leaving a very confused Sunset looking at the couple of dishes. One was a warm coffee, the aroma told her that it was her favorite, Cinnamon coffee with a touch of honey. The slice was also her secret favorite, plain cheesecake slightly covered in raw honey and dark chocolate sprinkles, the combination of salty and sweet was a pair made in heaven for Sunset, further inspection told her that they were indeed her favorite dishes, only two beings knew of her preference and one was in another world.

Sunset noticed the smile in Apple Bloom widened and her eyes darted for a second to her left, Sunset turned and finally noticed the person seating behind, his blonde hair was imposible to mistake for her, his back was wide and she could see defined muscles under the shirt. Finally was the neck, a neck she knew by memory for she has spent many hours biting and nibbling at it when he let it close to her playful mouth.

Cake and coffee forgotten Sunset stood up and walked to the booth behind, there she saw Big Mac seating with his hands resting in top of the table, his expression was of worry and apology. "Can I?". Asked Sunset.

"Eeyup". With confirmation Sunset took the spot Mac was using when he scooted over the side. "Ah'm sorry".

Sunset didn't answer right away, rather she rested her head in his shoulder and her hand snaked around Mac's arm. "That's ok, it was something personal".

"Maybe so, but... but not justified enough to left us out of it, ya aren't only my lover, yer also may friend and ah shouldn't have trouble tellin ya about the things that set me off, so for that, ah'm sorry ah'm such a moron".

Sunset remained silent for a few more seconds making Mac nervous before bursting in giggles. "You know, today was kind of a shitty day in school and not knowing about you also put me in a bad mood, but, moments like this are pretty rare, where I get to see another side of you, even if you didn't wanted me to, I'm just glad that you are here with me".

"Thanks, I lov-_".

"But, if you let me out of your thing just because you're worried about me then it'll take more that my favorite desserts to make it up to me, got it?".

"Laud and clear Hon, it won't happen again!".

"Good". Sunset pulled Mac face and the two shared a small but very significant kiss that left them warm and happy inside.

"Mind if ah take another bite?". Asked Apple Bloom from the other booth.

"No! That's only mine!". Sunset tried as fast as possible to prevent Bloom from taken her other places as well. After eating some more and talking between them Big Mac took them to a nearby boutique where the couple bought a dress for Apple Bloom for the party.

"Don ya want somethin for ya, come on, ah'm payin".

"Nope, thanks but Rarity has my dress ready, I asked her to make it since a while ago".

"Surprise then?".

"You bet".

"Ah'll be waitin".

"Hey you two, how do ah look?"

"Amazingly pretty Apple Bloom!".

"Can't believe may little sister is this cute".

"Cute? Ah want to look sexy not cute, hufff, ah'm gonna change".

"Hey Bloom wait, what do ya mean with that? Hey!". Mac went behind his sister while Sunset laughed, suddenly, she felt movement inside her backpack and took a look to find the magic journal shaking.

She opened and read the message. Sunset just crossed the portal on our side, don't know how long is going to take for her to appear on the other side, it would be pretty interesting to- sorry, going out of theme there, anyway please take care of her and good luck. PS. Please, for the love of Celestia, don't let her near a hamburger, better yet, don't let her eat meat at all!.

"What's up Honey, trouble?". Asked Mac as Apple Bloom tried to escape from his grasp in vain.

"Not exactly but we'll have to cut things here, Starlight Glimmer is coming to help us with you know what".

"Glimmer? Ya mean the chick that kicked us in the castle?".

"The same, Princess Twilight send her to teach us how to better use our magic".

"Ah see, well, too bad, ah wanted to at least go somewhere else alone after gettin rid of the chipmunk".

"Who are ya callin a chipmunk ya log!". Protested Apple Bloom who was still locked under Mac's arm.

Sunset giggled and before Mac could react Sunset pulled him by the shirt and took his lips into hers, out of surprise Mac dropped her sister on the floor. Mac was left with dreamy eyes while Sunset just savored his breath. "I'll see you after work". Mac nodded, still drunk in the kiss.

"Sorry Bloom, how about later we watch a movie together with AJ?".

"Sounds grant!". Chirped Apple Bloom while getting up. Soon Sunset was gone and Apple Bloom turned when another little girl spoke. "Hey Mommy look! A huge zombie!".

"No dear, that's just a poor man in love, but around the same". Apple Bloom just facepalmed.

CHS, ENTRANCE...

Sunset arrived at the entrance of her school just 20 minutes after leaving the boutique, her car was the only one in the parking lot, as she approached the statue she also did make sure she was alone. Finally reaching the spot Sunset inspected the plate and found it normal. "Hasn't she arrived yet?". Her question was forgotten when a pair of slim arms took her from behind. "Sun-gah!". Before the assaulting girl could finish her call she was decked in the stomach by Sunset's elbow, the assassin tumble back and Sunset used the opening for blasting magic from her hand, the other girl also rised her hand producing a thin wall that reflected the blast back at Sunset.

Sunset simply jumped away but it was there where the fight ended as the other girl jumped over her holding her at Palm's point. "Surrender or be blasted rebel!".

"S-Starlight?".

"... Sunset?".

Starlight helped Sunset to her feet and then punched her in the arm. "Ouch!".

"That's for the elbow, and this... is for been ok". Starlight hugged Sunset confusing her but she too hugged back. "Twilight told us how you guys fought, We we're very worried".

"Thanks Starlight, we somehow luck it out but I'm glad you're here to help us aaand teach us".

"That's why I'm here for, but first mind if we get something to eat, didn't got much time to grab something with Trixie crying all over me".

"No problem, let's go to my apartment, I should have something in there".

"How about one of those hamburgers".

"About that...".

Sunset left with her friend in tow to converse and plan before Adagio and company could strike again.

THE HUB, OUTSIDE CANTERLOT CITY...

"Miss Luna? Where is she?!". Asked the brown haired man with heavy worry.

"We have her in a room in the back, she came a bit drunk already but continued asking for more until she reached bottom, my employees denied her more drinks but she turned... let's say a bit violent, they didn't wanted a commotion, specially for her, imagine what would her fans think if they found out the Empress was been taken by police while drunk, so that's why we called you".

"I see, I appreciate it and I'm sure she does too, now let me take her home before she gets worse".

"Sure thing, follow me please". The manager took Doctor Time Turner through a couple of door in the inner part of the bar until reaching a door with a private sign on it. "Here she is, word of advice, she's a bit jumpy, change from sad to angry too fast so watch yourself".

"Thanks chap, I'll keep my eyes on her". The man unlocked the door and left. Turner Roomba deep breath and walked inside with caution, he found his Co-worker resting in a corner with her face red and vague eyes.

"Miss Luna? Can you heard me? Miss Luna? Are you ok?".

The woman in the corner took her time but finally her eyes graced the voice to the man, he was dressed casually with a simple shirt and jeans, something Luna has never see him wear, most likely due to the time of night. "Timmy? Oh hey Timmy, how are you doing? Come seat over here with me".

Turner approached her and he was welcome with the smell of liquor. "How long have you been drinking?".

"Me? I...I don..i do-you sound funny, have you been eh drinking too?". Stuttered Luna.

"No Miss Luna, you know I'm British".

"You-hic! Excuse me, you're funny, you... very fuunnnn".

"Come on Miss Luna, let me take you home". Luna immediately jumped to her feet.

"No, nononono-hic-no! I'm not going with Miss Butt!."

"Miss Bu-no your sister Celestia".

"That she is! Miss butt, and I'm not going!".

"Well, you can't stay here either so, what do we do".

"I-hic-know, take me home".

"That's what I'm trying".

"Not my home, your home hic! In England!".

"Luna, I live here in Canterlot".

"Oh yeah, ok, so... take me there".

"Miss Luna you-".

"That's ok, is ok, hic! Let's go, I will even allow you to hic! to carry me". Turner facepalmed and offered his other hand to Luna, after helping her up, he half-leaned her body over his making sure not to touch her in any invasive way, even drunk Luna could remember if you did or told her something that she didn't like, using the back exit Turner struggled but managed to guide her to his car and drove away, as Luna started singing old songs from their younger years, when Turner thought she was finally sleep a new song would get inserted in her head and she would start singing again. "This is going to be a long night it seems".

EACH RAINBOOM'S HOUSE...

Deeper into the night a phenomenon was taking place completely unnoticed, in 8 different homes, in 9 different beds one man and 8 girls started to be envelope by a familiar pink aura, as the 9 begun dreaming more profound, the effects of the magic of love increase its grow in them bringing forth alluring dreams.

BRIDGE, OUTSIDE OF CANTERLOT CITY...

A flash illuminated the darkness hidden under the bridge, from the portal a hidden figures darted at incredible speed breaking through the flow of the water like a hot knives over butter. The figure reached the shore and graciously poke her head over the surface of the river, as the water became to shallow to hide her feminine figure Emerald Breeze stood up and walked the rest of the way to dry land letting the water Cascade down her beautiful body.

Once outside she explored her human body with curiosity, it had been years since the last time she walked along humans and she always found fascinating the soft and sensitive body, there was so much capacity for pain in it that she was tempted to explore her own right there and then, but she didn't, not yet at least. She had a purpose to accomplish and after that she could had the fun she wanted.

Emerald removed the wet clothes attached to her voluptuous body letting her human form at the mercy of the soft wind, letting it dry her up. Her blood colored hair danced at the will of the gentle breeze.

With her skin dry she took a small bag from the wet clothes and pulled out two small stones and a jewel, the first one, a gem she attached to her neck with a choker, the gem was green in color and shone under the pale moonlight.

The second stone was a small white flat stone with a arrow symbol in the center, the stone was enchanted by Abigail to respond to nearby magic, the arrow would change position pointing to the nearest source of equestrian magic, it would be a need it took to locate her targets."let's see if Abie's little trinket works".

Emerald put some magic in the stone and it shone indicating its activation, indeed the arrow moved and pointed at the direction of the portal. "Silly me, I'm too close to used here".

Deciding to try again Emerald let her clothes to dry over some rocks and walked naked around the area looking for a familiar trail, despite been years since her first time the area was still imprinted in her memory.

After all it was here where the older siren had her first two human victims, their pain and anguish was still well remembered by the mad being. "It was somewhere arou-?!". Her nose detected another aroma, and old taste of pain, fear and guilt. It was the last one for which Emerald remembered the third pray, a blonde kid which she enjoyed torturing.

Losing all sense of secrecy Emerald ran through the abandoned road and there she found it. The rest was still there as was the fear, but more importantly for her, the guilt! the delicious guilt! Old and preserved like the finest of wines and more! Lust and love!
The little kid had grown and now knew of the adults pleasures, pleasures that Emerald was more that willing to turn into a new brand of pain, one that she could enjoy while looking for her little prays. "Ah! Is good to be back, haha hahahaha!".

END OF CHAPTER 27.

Author's Notes:

Thanks for reading, going to take a few days off for a couple of personal things but will come with Rainbow's rodeo as soon as possible. Good luck and until next time.

NEXT CHAPTERS:

1) Bad Girl's Fun Times Rainbow's rodeo chapter 2.
2) PokePon chapter 4.
3) Fruits of love chapter 28.
4) fruits of your chapter 29.