Sunset stood like a statue watching. Celestia offering her younger self a position as her appreciate. ' But this can't be possible, when I met Celestia for the first time I was older and have graduated from her school for gifted unicorns! I don't remember ever meet her before that, and this orphanage, when did I lived here? Matter of fact, how did I lived before been accepted in Celestia's school? How come I don't remember a single thing? '.

Her answer came as she watched the rest. " I, you? You want me to be your personal appreciate? Me? I-! ". Filly Sunset asked still shocked, first for meeting Celestia and second for her offer.

" Do you not want to be my apprentice? Maybe I can find another filly that-! ".

" NO! No I... I, yes, YES! I want to be your apprentice! ".

Celestia smiled, a bittersweet smile that looked close to break. " Perfect, then, Director?". The princess looked at the mare.

" Yes my princess, all paperwork referring to her have been destroyed, and the personnel and the fillies have been delt with as well, the only pony that still knows about her, it's me, my princess ". Both Sunset's were confused by the mare's comment.

' Delt with? What does she mean by that? What did they do to them? '.

" Excellent, then Miss Pop, the stone please ". The mare walked to Celestia and from her jacket she produced something, a stone. Miss Pop then turned to her.

" A shame we couldn't get to know you better Sunset Shimmer, but I hope for you the best, make this old mare and the Old Pop's House proud ". The mare turned back to Celestia. " I'm ready my princess, until you needs me once more ".

" Thank you for your hard work my little pony, your efforts are always appreciated, in five years we'll meet again to prepare for little Twilight Sparkle, until then ". Celestia took out the stone and with her magic placed the stone in front of the Director, the stone produced a bright flash strong enough to force both Sunsets to cover their faces.

When the light faded everything looked the same except that Miss Pop seemed to be under a trance. " You are no longer the Director of the Old Pop's House, from now on you are the Principal of my School for gifted unicorns, and Sunset Shimmer graduated from it, due to that I have named her my personal apprentice ". Celestia told the mare.

" Yes... Princess Celestia ". The mare said still dazzled.

" Excellent, then go and began the remodeling of this place ".

" Yes... my princess ". Miss Pop turned around and left without another word.

" What did you do to her! What was that stone? ". Filly Sunset asked but Adult Sunset knew what it was, she knew it too well since she had been blasted with the damn thing twice.

She watches as Celestia's smile cracked. " A special stone dear, nothing more you need to now for now, now then come along, by accepting to be my apprentice you'll study under me and learn many powerful spells and so much more, there also a task very important that only you can accomplish, I ask for the last time, would come with me, Sunset Shimmer? ".

Her young self didn't even though about it. " Yes! I'll become your apprentice, the best apprentice in all Equestria! ".

" Very well, only one thing left ".

' No, please, not let it be what I think it is! '.

Her pleads went unanswered as her former teacher pulled out the stone, the little filly could only stare in worry. " Princess Celestia? ".

" I'm sorry, my little pony ". Like before, a bright light illuminated the room and when adult Sunset opened her eyes she wasn't in the orphanage anymore but back inside the tower within her mind, the small door disappeared before her leaving only three other doors left. That would have made Sunset happy to see she was progressing but the sentiment of betrayal and lost once more clouded her mind. " Why? Why would you do something like that to me, how could you like to us? To me? ".

Sunset still remembered when she returned to Equestria to seek help in investigating why her friends didn't remember her anymore, even after explaining the symptoms Celestia still prophesied ignorance, and at the end she provided both her and Twilight with the information they were looking for that was far outweighed by the crime she committed against a little filly. " WHY?! ". Sunset screamed.

CANTERLOT GENERAL HOSPITAL...

Lemon jumped back on her bed as Sunset turned Into something frightening. Sunset took a minute to see herself completely ignoring Lemon until she was sure she was in control. " Yes! I'm free! ". The new Sunset claimed in victory.

" You, you're not Sunset Shimmer! ". Lemon said suddenly with more emotion behind her voice.

Sunset stopped and turned her way, she tilted her head in curiosity. " Do I know you? Or you know me? Bah! Either way, I don't care, there's only one person that I want to find, and once I do, she's gonna wishes never cross my path ever again! ". Sunset walked for the door.

" Wait! You can't leave, where's the real Sunset? Aren't you worried about Big Mac? ".

" This again? I don't care for boys in any way, I only dated that idiot Sentry just because he was popular and hot but beyond that, he's nothing but a stick in the mud, a goody two shoes that betrayed me for that idiot princess! ".

" Anyway, you seem to know the sad bunch from Canterlot High, so you must know where can I find Twilight Sparkle, right? ". Sunset started approaching the bed but Lemon hit the nurse call button and moved as far away as the bed would allow her from the demon girl, she grabbed the only thing she could use to defend herself, a pillow.

" Let's see how my magic works now without the crown ". Sunset summoned magic from her hand and directed it at Lemon, however, her magic tapped into something else, something dark, her magic collided with it and both forces seemed to try to devour each other, the dark presence was hungry and voracious, wanting to absorb anything love related but now it was starving for anything, but now it found something else to feast on, both magics embraced and in a twisted ending they eliminated each other, without the Changeling magic feeding from her emotions Lemon got her love and everything related to it back while Sunset was left empty handed.

" What, the hell was that? ".

" I, I feel fine, I feel fine! ". Lemon expressed in joy.

" Not for long you won't! ". Sunset tried to try again but she was interrupted when a knock was heard.

" This is the nurse, what's seems to be the problem Miss Zest? ".

" Crap! You for lucky this one, laters! ". In a second Sunset conjured her magic and disappeared in a flash of light. Soon after the nurse entered.

" Miss Zest, I heard yelling, is everything ok? ". Lemon moved out of the bed and with shaky steps moved to where her father stored clothes for her.

" Not fine, need to find her! ".

" Mi-Miss Zest! You, you look angry! ".

" F' course I'm angry, why?! ". Then she remembered how she felt before Sunset Messed her up with her magic. " Yeah, I'm fine now, thanks for your hard work, I'll speak of the wonderful people I met here and that their first rate care was what brought me back from the miserable state that I was in, and I'm not been sarcastic about it ". By the time she finished her rambling she dressed up and made a mental note to remind her father to include a brassiere next time.

" I'm heading out ". She said as she walked to the door, rather shaky.

" You, you can't! We have to-! ". The nurse tried to stop her.

"Please, don't try to stop me, I may be weak right now but I can still kick butt ". The nurse give her a look and took out her radio and called for backup. " I, see, yeah, nice played, let's talk this calmly then ". Lemon changed her form of argument.

After using her magic Sunset appeared in the room next to the one she was with Lemon, inside the room Sunset found a few things, probably belongings from another patient, one of the items was a pink jacket, she glared at the color but took it anyway as it would cover her red skin, she peeked outside and saw the nurse entering in the room, using this chance she sneaked through the hallway all the way to the elevator and then to the first floor.

Once on the first floor she walked among the people, she hid her face as much as she could, she was almost out when someone called to her. " Sunset? Is that you? ". Luna asked confused.

" Ugh, time to zip again ". Sunset broke into a spring away from Luna.

" What's going on? ". Before Luna could wonder what to do next someone else interrupted her.

" Luna Regal! What are you doing here?! ". Luna turned and saw the last person she wanted to have contact with. Lime Grass. He approached her full of suspicious and distrust, Luna had to admit that even without his uniform on he looked menacing and maybe a bit hot but she squashed that though before it could even learn to walk.

" I'm... Visiting, a friend? ". Luna said as convincing as she could considering her state.

Grass seemed to consider for a bit whatever she would be lying or not but remembering who he was talking about he dropped the possibility of her innocence.
" I don't believe you, you better give a good reason to be here ".

" Ugh, this is none of your business 'Chief' why don't you go and see if you catch someone peeing on a wall, at least the city will feel more secure knowing that! ".

" Hey now! I don't care what do you think of me but if you think I'll let you insult my work and get away with it you have another thing coming! ". Grass tried to reach for a pair of handcuffs that weren't there causing Luna to back away.

Before things could escalate a nurse came rushing with bad news. " Chief Grass! Chief Grass! Thank God you are here, your daughter, she just escaped! ".

" She what? When? How? ". Asked the father of the girl, both shocked and confused.

" We, we don't know, but that's not all, she wasn't like before, she seems to have gotten better suddenly, we don't know how did it happen! ". The nurse tried to explain.

" Keep looking for her! I want to make sure she's ok, seal off the entrance as well, no one is leaving this place until I say so! And that goes double for you Regal ". Grass said to Luna.

" The heck? You can lock me up just because you feel like, I'm not afraid of you and you can't boss me around you know! ".

" Then explain why are you here, and it better be something that I can believe! ".

Luna thought far and wide about it, she needed a God tier excuse to placate his suspicious and give her time to look for her missing niece. Then she thought of the only possible choice and hated it. " I came to see if I was pregnant! There you see?
Thanks for make me feel uncomfortable, is that supposed to be also part of your job?".
Luna added tears to increase the effect of her act, she also made her figure small and frightened giving the everyone around the impression that Grass was the aggressor and she a hopeless victim, and it worked, those who were nearby and listening frowned in disapproval of the Chief's abuse if authority.

" That's, are you? No, this must be an act! You're pretending, right? If you really came to take a simple pregnancy test then I want to see proof! ". Grass said even more annoyed, he wanted to get this over with and search for his daughter but he was tired of finding the Apples and the Regals always messing his life up, he wanted to out at least one of them where he could see them.

Luna was beginning to think that she overplayed her hand, luckily for her, Dr Links came out of the elevator as the discussion was going on, giving Luna a excuse to dodge her nemesis. " Ah! Dr. Links, I'm here as you requested ". She quickly moved next to the confused doctor and whispered for him to play along. " I'm here for my test, I want to get this done before certain, douche gets over my nerves ". Said Luna as she threw a hateful look at him, This caused more people witnessing the altercation to side with poor innocent Luna.

" Ah, hm, sure Miss Luna, the test, sure, I, have things ready, yes, just come with me ".
Luna walked with the doctor, even turning back and throwing Grass a smug smile which left him growling.

" Nurse, make sure to inform me if Miss Luna does the test or not ". The nurse complained that it was violation of personal information but but Grass just told her that it was for police purposes, ultimately she nodded and left behind the two. " Now to find Lemon ". Lime Grass hurried toward the security team.

Walking away from him both Dr Links and Luna continued discussing the current scenario. " What did you got me into Miss Luna? This wasn't part of the plan as I remember, matter of fact, even Sunset seems to have forgotten about it! ".

" Ugh, I don't know right now, I think I saw her running toward the exit although she was using a jacket she didn't have at the beginning, I only recognize her because of her hair, I don't even know if she spoke with Lemon Zest ".

" Apparently she did, her room was in disarray when I passed before meeting you down here, Miss Zest was also missing by then ".

" Then something did happened, but we don't know what, where are we going anyway?".

" Well, you requested a pregnancy test so we are heading for the room to proceed ".

" What?! No wait! That was just a lie to get rid of Grass, we don't need to continue with this! ".

" I'm afraid that this is necessary, he can ask if the test was carried out or not and if we didn't it could get me in troubles and even made me lose my license, let's get inside ".
Links opened the door and walked inside, Luna following inside afraid but bumped in the doctor when he was half way in. " Hello? ".

" He-hey, mind if you keep my presence here a secret? ".

" Miss Zest? ".

" Lemon? ".

FARSIDE HOTEL...

The bed squeaked as both Twilight and Timber continued making love, the pain from the beginning was long past and forgotten, only pleasure remained, like some of her friends, Twilight wasn't new to masturbation but she has been a bit more contained in that regard, only doing it when her body couldn't hold back anymore and even then she only saw the activity like something to be experimented, study and then saved for eternity.

But nothing of that exists right now, her mind could only try to grasp the raw basics, emotions, pleasure and need for more, and more Timber delivered. The young man paced himself to last as much as he could but by now he was using his third condom, this did not reflected in his moves right now as he kept plowing the young pussy of Twilight Sparkle with the same intensity from the beginning.

" Ugh! This is-I coming again! ".

" Yes! Me, me too, close! ". For their last bout they put everything they could, Timber tried to sink his dick as deep as possible while Twilight tried to take as much as she could, working together their last orgasm came with moans and roads of ecstasy.

Due to the condom Twilight was spared from her boyfriend's ejaculation but she was still able to feel his erection reaching it's peak, she in return released her own secretions all the while feeling that the world exploded in colors.

It was then that the pink glow enhancing her lust died out. In that moment her body felt more tired, heavier sore and even pain, still while surprised only at first, Twilight took the rest as a badge of honor for her own.

" Wonderful, I, never felt, like this, it was heaven here with you! Your my angel Twilight".

" Likewise Timber, I felt so elated I could barely believe it! Thanks to you my love ".

" Thank you for existing, I loved every second of it, just like I love any moment we spent together ". The lovebirds held each other in a warm and sticky embrace for a few minutes simply basking in the afterglow of sex when Timber supone again. " Hate to be that guy, but I have to be that guy, we have to take a shower so I can take you back Sweetie ".

" Oh, to bad, I was feeling like going again ". Twilight said with a teasing tone that Timber didn't catch at first.

" I, I loved to but, but I-! ".

" I'm jocking, I'm jocking, sorry, didn't meant to worry you haha, I'll take first turn ".
Twilight got up from the bed using the sheet as a towel and covering her body giving Timber only a small view of her naked butt as she went to the bathroom. Watching her disappear he just crossed his arms under his head and sighed in satisfaction.

Above the nest of love, Emerald Breeze came back to full consciousness, her mind still dazzled from the emotions she absorbed, she felt sick and wanted to puke those detestable feelings out of her system, true love and such, she hated them, they were nothing to her but a weakling's false reason to keep pestering the world, still, there was fun into breaking those puny ideals from foolish bricks and Emerald would be more than willing to rape those sentiments in front of those poor lads.

Emerald stood up and walked toward the door but her feet almost gave away, she managed to land in one knee still dizzy, her energy took a nasty toll from been mixed with the pure love she absorbed by mistake. She took slow breaths then started humming a delicate and cold tune, her power zipped out of her body and moved through the cracks on the door, she send her mist to absorb from the other residents although she new she wouldn't get much since she have done it earlier. That gave the couple enough time to clean and dress.

INSIDE SUNSET'S MIND...

Sunset was resting her back on the wall of the room, banging her head on it from time to time trying with desperation to think of a way to excuse her former mentor from what she did in the past ' Maybe she didn't, maybe this is a trick! '. The words were just a last attempt at trying to convince herself but they were failing her miserably.

She felt tears trying to break through but she was tired and couldn't force herself to it.
" It seems you're having a hard time ". The voice almost made Sunset jump off like a rabbit. " I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you like that ".

" Why you! Ugh, actually, you kind of got me out of my bind. So thanks? I guess ". Sunset said with a bit of sarcasm but the ghost woman seemed to take it as a compliment rather that a nave at her.

She took a seat on the cold floor in front of her watching her in silence, Sunset closed her eyes trying to avoid eye contact but she could still feel her eyes observing every single moved she did. In response Sunset tried to become as small as possible by extracting her knees and arms around herself, alas, it didn't work.

" What? ".

" Pardon me, is hard not to stare when you're pretty much my daughter's image, you're the closest I can come to see her ". The ghost said frankly.

"Yeah well, too bad I'm not her, and honestly, I don't think we would look that much the same ".

" I suppose not, but for me it's pretty hard to tell, you seem to have many of the same likes and dislikes among other things ".

Despite not wanting, Sunset still felt insulted by been compared to a girl who was doing evil things just because she had a bad stroke of events happening. " Sorry! But I don't think that's the case, even if we look alike we have different experiences and had taken different decisions in life, the results of which is what you see, I'm here trying to get back to my friends while she... while she's... while she does whatever she's doing ".

Sunset expected the woman to react insulted by the way she talked about her dear daughter but she didn't if anything she seemed pleased. " So, you are sure of what you are and who you are? Sunset Shimmer? ".

Sunset opened her mouth to assert but to her shock, she couldn't. Her mind was still progressing the horrible true she just learned. She was hurt, very hurt, for her who have been having difficulties trying to set her very identity this was a deep wound in her mind and soul, she couldn't find a moment in her life where she was sure she was who she said she was, it was both nerve-wracking and soul-crushing.

' I miss my friends, I miss my mother and aunt, I miss my pet, my car, so many things, but most that anything, I miss him, if he was here he would have spanked me back to my own self, he would have scolded hard and soon after would have kissed me even harder, then if we were on the mood we would have end up in bed. By Celestia, or by Luna, whatever! I miss my life! '.

Sunset felt something within her spark back to life. It was small but it was warm and got her enough energy to lift herself up. Her eyes turned to the woman who in return smiled to her. " Ah, back to the living I see, good, I thought you were going to give up ".

Sunset hardened her face and her resolve. " In your dreams, everyone is waiting for me and I can't wait to see them again, so yeah, I'm still looking for a way out! ".

The woman rised an eyebrow at her. " Are you sure? I came because I felt you losing your way again, something must have shaken your resolve ".

Sunset couldn't deny that, but then she asked herself if she was just the sum of the events she had been part of, or just the part of what she believed to be in the present, if so, then each part was Sunset Shimmer, each part was a Sunset Shimmer, that was what it was going on right now.

She felt the displacement whenever she learned what the princess did to her. A new Sunset has taken control of her body, their body, and she needed to hurry and to back and help find Big Mac.

" I'm still struggling, but I can't dwell in this place for long, so, to find the whole true and come with terms about my own real self I have to keep going ". Her words once again carried determination and that affected her inner mind. Another of the doors cracked open, Sunset and the woman turned to the new door, this door looked like the door of a school locker, decorated with stickers and a number that Sunset recognized as her old locker from before she turned evil.

" Well, it seems you are in the right direction ". Abigail's mother said in a matter of fact tone that annoyed Sunset just a bit.

Sunset approached the door and knew in an instant that she was in for another journey down memory lane. " Keep moving Sunset Shimmer, and please, remember your promise ". The woman disappeared after her comment. Sunset opened the locker door and squeezed herself in.

REBEL'S HIDEOUT...

Rawhorn did his best to keep the Changelings inside from bursting out of the chamber they were in, as much as he hated to admit the diamond dogs helped what otherwise could have end up in disaster. The Changelings for their part became a bunch of mindless bad crazed army that wanted nothing but to go out and seek love at any rate or risk and that would cause a lot of problems for the other members of the rebellion.

Apart from the dogs there were two other ponies currently with Rawhorn that were trying to bind the door blocking the Changelings inside, their magic was hardly comparable to Adagio Dazzle or Emerald Breeze and a complete joke compared to Abigail but for now it was the best they could do until more help could arrive.

" That's the best I can do, those bugs are hitting with the bucking door with everything they got, the bastards ". Said the first unicorn, an old light blue pony that worked all his life as a ringmaster in a circus controlling dangerous creatures like Timberwolves, cockatrices and even chimeras, it was a confrontation with Trixie and Fluttershy that brought the cruelty of his treatment to public light and got him vanished from entertainment for life. His wish now was to place a collar around the neck of the two ponies that ruined his carrier, that and whip them until the bones could be seen through the flesh and the Rebellion was his best chance to ever see his goal achieved.

The other unicorn was a different, Bottom Purse, a mare attracted by nothing but money, to acquire it by any means necessary, seduction, lies, stealing and plain murder was all part of her repertoire, whatever it would take she would do it and always covering her hoofprints. Behind her she left a trace of poor suckers and corpses that unfortunately non other that 'Element of generosity' Rarity fell upon, even so, despite her best efforts, she was able to escape pony justice, but not karmic justice. The news of her confrontation with Rarity brought her name to the public and many relatives from her previous victims hunted her down until a few of them caught her and tried to burn her at the stake. She was saved but not before a good portion of her body could end up charred. Disfigured, she swear revenge over the fools that ruined her beautiful face and the Element bearer, as before leading her to seek the Rebellion against Celestia.

Those two ponies were both good with magic in their own way but they couldn't compare to more skilled ones, let along a princess level enemy so they have no choice but to turn to a more powerful allie. When they proved their alliance then Abigail gift them with red magic stones similar to the one she have given to other members to increase their magic potential but theirs were a more lower version, still, it made them dangerous enough to be of use.

" How long would we need to keep this door sealed? We won't be able to hold if the bugs get even more violent! ". Said the mare unicorn, her face was as beautiful as before the incident thanks to a illusion spell placed by Abigail.

" Don't lose your horn Bottomless, I'll give you a hoof ". Everycreature turned around to see Adagio trotting to where the sealed door was. " I'll have that door secured in a blink, now, move! ".

Everycreature present did as she ordered, Rawhorn watched with attention how Adagio used her stone, Abigail most likely would like a report of the gem later on.
Her magic soon flared out from her song creating chains that enveloped the door completely, the bindings then hook themselves into the walls finishing the lock.
During the whole process, the gem shinned, providing the young siren with the reserves to do such a spell. At the end Adagio finished her task without looking tired or exhausted.

" There, not need to thank me losers, and when I'm say losers I refer to you dear Bottomless ". Adagio said full of smugness.

" Hm! I don't know what makes you feel so proud of yourself, the power? You're only this powerful because Lady Abigail did give you that gem, if she would have chosen me I'm sure I would be just as powerful, if not more! ". Bottom Purse retaliated.

" It is a fact also that even with the gem you failed to accomplish the task at hoof, you were only able to come back thanks to the General! ". Said the former Ringmaster, Grand Mustache who ironically didn't have a mustache but a long white beard.

Adagio growled, her previous failure was still a sore topic for her. " Whatever you say fry mare, if she chose me was because she saw more potential in me than you, so don't try that trick old hag, your prime is long pass and even if you have more power half of it has to go into making your face look different that burned bacon! ". Adagio shot back.

" And just what it is this bacon you speak of? Don't make words just to sound smart child, that's the worst kind of pathetic! ". Bottom Purse countered.

" Enough! The last thing we need right now is disruption in our ranks, if we keep forming this useless confrontations may as well led the Changelings free and be done with it! We just lost of the sisters we'll be short hooved. The lady has a plan to use the remaining Changelings but she needs time and we need to keep spreading distrust in the Royal government! ".

" The General is right, only working together would give us a chance to get those who humiliate us a taste of their own, we need to act as a group, after that you can buck each other for all I care ".

With their animosity under control for the time being, Rawhorn ordered the dogs to do a first watch while Abigail sorted things out. The rest left except for Adagio who continued proving the door and her spell.

" Is there a problem? ".

" No, just wanted to make sure it would hold for long, at least until Abigail has a chance to come and take a look, I'm kind of surprised she isn't here yet ". Adagio expressed her concern.

Rawhorn was indeed worried but he didn't show it, or at least he thought he didn't.
" Lady Abigail knows what is best and how is best to proceed, when she feel like we need to know her plans then we'll know ".

Adagio observed him for second or two before speaking. " You have the hots for her done you? Bully ".

" What does that mean? ".

" I said that you have feelings for her, done you? ".

Rawhorn's expression shifted for a fraction but it was enough to prove Adagio was right. " I-I, don't speak nonsense! The lady is too above us to even consider such a thing! ".

" I didn't heard a ' no ' there, besides, you think I didn't hear those weird questions you asked to our hostage back in the human world? And the way you looked at Sunset Shimmer when she was all sparkly and Alicorn like, the final nail was when you learned who she was in love with, the way you looked at him send chills down my spine! ".

" He was the one who defeated me, of course I would look him the way I did, do not make things that aren't there Adagio, for your own good ". Before she could respond he turned and left, holding his posture firm but shaking inside, he was very close to explode.

" Hm, he totally wants to fuck her, well, to bad, she probably hasn't even kissed anypony in her life ". Having her fun spoiled Adagio left back to her room.

Away from the confrontation, in her personal room, Abigail came back to consciousness, the first thing she felt was pain, moderate pain in her small back, her entire body felt tinglish but it was her back that hurt, she also felt something wrapped around it, a rope or a cloth, bit definitely tied around her injured back.

Besides that, she didn't felt hurt anywhere else, she felt no constructions in either of her four legs, nor did she felt her mouth obstructed, she opened her eyes and also found them free to see, so she wasn't under captivity or being held prisoner.

She was in her bed, even after destroying it and reconstruct it she could tell it was her bed. She couldn't remember how she got back on her bed, the last thing she did was trying to cure the red big stallion she found in her bath and...!

" Heya, are ya ok? ". A raspy voice asked, Abigail turned her head so fast she almost missed the big red spot near her, but she didn't, her eyes set in the stallion who was watching her with curiosity, red furred, blonde mane, green eyes, freckles in his cheeks and the lips that stole her first kiss, just inches away.

FARSIDE HOTEL...

Fresh and clean, the young couple did their way for the lobby, behind in the room they left a good tip for the cleaning crew feeling bad for the way they left the bed. They were as happy as they could be and nothing from this world could ruin their moment of joy. Coming right behind them was something form another world that could ruin their moment. Unlike before, Emerald did have a plan this time. As the couple crossed the street to reach the Timber's car a soft melody flew to their ears.

" Music? At this time? Timber? ". Twilight called to her boyfriend as this one stopped with his keys just inches from the lock, looking him in the eyes, Twilight saw him confused first then in a complete trance,Timber turned around almost like if he could see where the music was coming from although Twilight could swear that it was coming from everywhere. " Timber! Where are you going?! ".

The boy started walking in direction of the back alley of the hotel moving like a half sleep person. " Timber! ". Twilight ran after him starting to dread what was going on.
She pulled her phone just in case she needed to make an emergency call.

Twilight caught Timber before this one could disappear around the dark corner.
" Timber! What's gotten into you? Snap out of it! ". Her boyfriend didn't seemed to listen, not only that but he seemed to ignore her completely, like reaching her destination was the only thing in his mind. When no answer came and Timber continued forward Twilight tried to place her body in front but Timber shoved her aside without a word, then kept walking finally entering the back of the building.

Getting up Twilight pressed the button to send a message, she quickly did her way inside the alley and followed Timber, as she approached him the music got just a bit louder, enough for her to recognize a low female humming. " Timber! ".

" Oh don't worry about your little lover, he'll be fine, for now at least ".

" What? Who's there?! ". Twilight looked for the voice but couldn't find where it was coming from. She took Timber by the arm and tried to pull him out of the dark corridor they were in but found him almost anchored in place.

" Oh how rude, taking him away after we just met? Such a bad child ". Twilight almost jumped, the voice coming again from all sides at the same time. A sudden clanking noise came from above her and Twilight turned her attention up in time to see a figure jump off the emergency ladder from the second floor.

The figure landed right between Twilight and the corner from where they came from trapping them in the alley. Due to how dark it was Twilight couldn't see clearly who was stalking them but she new it was a woman and she knew now that she was using magic making the situation more dangerous that a simple assault.

" S-stay away, we don't want any trouble! ".

" Oh, trouble? You're not in trouble, all I want is to take you with me to take a little trip out of town, nothing more silly ". Her words were full of menace despite how sweet they sounded. Twilight pressed the button.

" Girls, it's Twilight, I'm with Timber behind the Farside hotel and I think we have another equestrian here, a woman, she's using magic, we need help! ". Twilight pressed the send button just a second before a blast could send her phone away hurting her hand. " Ugh! ".

" A ah ah, no spoiling my fun girl, this is a party for three only ". Emerald took air and started singing, unlike the soft tune from before this one was more energetic and vivid which meant that the game was about to intensify, her first and only warning came as a noise from behind, Twilight ducked in time to avoid been stroke by Timber.

" Timber! ". Twilight yelled as she fell to the ground.

" Don't get mad, I'll just borrow him for a bit ". She resumed her singing and like a zombie, Timber started to move at her rhythm like a puppet. His moves were forced and erratic but there was strength behind the blows he tried to kick Twilight while she was down but she rolled out of the way, still, her body was still sore from making love and now she was having problems moving.

She heard a familiar noise behind her, she turned around and saw her attacker charging magic in on hand ready to blast her, behind her Timber was closing in once more trapping her completely. In desperation Twilight activated her telekinesis and pushed both targets with it. Timber fell back easily but Emerald was able to shot at her, the blast graced her shoulder causing a slight burn over her exposed skin, at least she was able to get some room.

" Magic? I didn't know you could still use magic, hm! Well, this will make things more fun ". Emerald tried to go for another shot but Twilight used her magic again. This time Emerald countered reinforcing her body to break from the purple hold.

Twilight struggled since her attention was divided on two fronts, but she kept the pressure on. On her side Emerald felt her magic growing weaker thanks to the mistake of absorbing their love earlier, to compensate she stopped singing and focused her energies into her body, with that she was able to overcome Twilight's hold and shot at her once more missing her just barely.

Twilight fell back again in pain. " Good try, but not good enough! ". Confident that Twilight was close to defeated she approached to finishing the game for good. Meanwhile, Twilight pulled herself and looked around for anything she could use to defend herself from the mad woman, as she backed away further her back hit something metallic. " A dumpster! ". A quick look inside show her that it was to the brim with trash, full of ammunition for her.

Twilight rushed behind the dumpster, almost getting hit by Emerald in the process, once safe behind it she reached inside with her magic and felt the items within. Glass bottles,an old TV, trash bags, shoes, the list went on. She pulled the shoes first and peeked at her target.

" Come out little Daisy! Come out and I'll make this as painless as possible! ". Emerald chuckled at her own lie.

" Daisy? Timber's sister? ".

" Last warning little bitch in heat, come out or I'll skin you and your boyfriend! ". As response two objects came flying at her, she shot down the first one dodged the second one. " That's your answer right? Good! ". Two more projectiles were launched simultaneously, trash bags, with no room to evade Emerald shot at both of them, she got them before they could hit her but they were too close, both bags spilled their filthy contest all over the siren both surprising her and splashing her with hot, rotten, stinky and wet garbage.

The impact did little to no damage at the siren but the smell and sensation that followed was just as sickening to her senses as the love she absorbed before.
" You disgusting bitch! Forget about playing nice, I'm gonna rape you until you can't walk anymo-! ". Emerald couldn't finish before another missile could hit her, an empty beer bottle barely missed her but hit the wall near her and turned the bottle into glass shrapnel. " Argh! You! ".

A third salvo of smelly trash went her way then a full valley of junk rained over her. Emerald did her best to deflect, avoid or shot down the incoming fire but there was just too much and must of it acted as an extra nasty surprises when shot. Soon all the trash started pilling up at her feet, the siren raged and instead of shooting the trash she went for the Rainboom.

Twilight cried in pain when she was hit in the right shoulder by a magic blast, her skin showed a nasty burn mark. " Serves you right little bitch, now let me get that sweet pain of yours a good lick ". Emerald tried to move but she was stuck in place due to the pile of garbage dispersed at her feet.

Growling, Emerald had no choice but to get her hands dirty removing the obstacle that was holding her, most of her body was already covered in filth but that didn't made the task any less disgusting for the siren. Twilight tried to fight the nausea she was filling, both by the smell and by the pain, it her mind has a more pressing matter, saving her boyfriend and her own life.

Ignoring everything mundane Twilight focused in the dumpster itself, she reached out with her telekinesis and felt the item move under her influence, she put all her energy into moving it, every inch of the metal box rejected her command thanks to gravity and weight. Her mind played with the idea of physics and how impossible was for a small force such as hers trying to move a heavy object.

" Ugh, screw physics! We, aren't, losing, HERE! ". Twilight pushed her mind and powers to the limit, she didn't even care that her nose was bleeding and her eyes were shinning, in that moment all she cared was to defeat her foe.

Her body transformed as she released her full magic, once her transformation finished she simply launched the full metal hunk toward the siren. Not only did the dumpster crashed with her but it also took her with it as it broke through the opposing wooden wall and into the neighborhood.

The siren was gone and with the immediate danger passed Twilight lost all of her focus, her transformation and almost her consciousness, but she remained awake, with her senses back on normal now she couldn't avoid losing her dinner in the ground. Her body started shaking for a bit but eventually she got some strength back to stand up, she then wobbled her way to where Timber was laying.

" Timber? Timber, we need to go now ".

" Hmmgghhh! ". The green haired boy only growled but apart from that he seemed fine.

" Let's go, I'll help you... Ugh! You, weren't this heavy when you were in top of me! ".
With huffs and puffs Twilight for him up and one of his arms over her shoulder supporting him. They walked around the pile of garbage and toward the entrance to the alley and front there to back to the hotel to wait for help.

ON THE STREETS OF CANTERLOT CITY...

Hidden in the shadows and walking toward her former apartment, Sunset stopped when her phone vibrated. " What's this? ". She took it out and found the message from her friend.

' Girls, it's Twilight, I'm with Timber behind the Farside hotel and I think we have another equestrian here, a woman, she's using magic, We need help! '.

Sunset closed the device and smiled mischievously. " So, the idiot gave me her number and is now in trouble, hm, should I interfere or do I let her to her fate? Oh who am I kidding, I want to be the one who kick her sorry ass and is ME who she should beg for mercy! Now then, which way is this hotel? Hm ". Sunset watched from her hiding spot and saw a group of girls passing by. " A little bit of magic should loose the lips of one of those suckers ". With a plan in mind Sunset stalked her victim.

SWEET APPLE ACRES...

' Girls, it's Twilight, I'm with Timber behind the Farside hotel and I think we have another equestrian here, a woman, she's using magic, We need help! '.

Applejack replayed the message for Daisy Gloriosa and her face morphed to one of terror. " My little brother! What did she mean by ' equestrian ' ? One of those crazy pony people's you told me about? ".

" It seems so, dang! Ah didn't thought they would be back so soon! They need back up and pronto! ". Applejack said as she went for her jacket and keys.

" Applejack! What about Granny? ". Apple Bloom asked as worried.

" Sorry Sugarcube, but ya'll have to keep this one a secret from her, Twilight and Daisy's brother are in danger, if we don't hurry we may have another incident like Big Mac's! ".

" But, but, but ya suck at drivin' how are ya gonna get there? ".

" Ah do not drive that bad! ". Applejack called offended.

" Sorry cuz but ya do drive like a drunken Apple after one of our reunions ". Said Braeburn.

" Then I'll drive, I remember how to get there, let's go now, my brother and Twilight need us! ". Without waisting time Daisy took the keys from Applejack and ran to the garage.

" Dang nabbit! Wait for me, ah'm comin' ! ". Applejack ran after the other girl.

CHEERILEE'S APARTMENT...

" Fuck damnit! ".

" Aria! How many times do i-! ".

" No time, we have another visitor from my colorful ass world and the Twilight chick is in trouble, it may be Adagio or some other nutjob, I'll have to go and offer them some ass kicking wisdom ". Aria said as she started chanting.

" Wait! Do you even know how to get there? ". Asked Cheerilee.

" I kind of remember, it the place where Trixie works isn't? ".

" Right, then call one of the Rainbooms and ask for a ride, they'll need you so I'm sure they'll pick you up ".

" Good idea, let me call Apple girl then, she should be in her wa-! ". Aria stopped when she felt a smooch been planted in her cheek. " Wha- you? Lee? ".

" Sorry, consider it a reward for been brave and a good luck kiss so you can come back safe ". Cheerilee said smiling.

Aria turned away trying to hide her embarrassment but her fingers were touching the area of the kiss. " I-idiot! ".

CANTERLOT GENERAL HOSPITAL...

" And that's what happened, after that she just popped out and was gone and I was back to normal then I ran away from the nurses ". Lemon retold her encounter to Luna and the Doctor who was busy preparing his test for Luna.

" Magic? Hm, are sure you didn't imaginated things due to your last trauma? Although that would explain why last time I checked Applejack's strength she broke my pressure mat and why Miss Dash is able to brake speed records ". The doctor said calmly.

" You never got curious about those? ". Luna asked.

" Well no, with Applejack I assumed that the mat was old since it was used by the previous doctor of the Apples and they are extremely healthy and Miss Dash, well she does have a previous note of been daring fast so, no ".

" I guess you're right, even now I still have troubles accepting things but, here I am. Anyway, this sound like Bad Sunset is back meaning we need to find her and sedate her as soon as possible ". Luna turn d to the doctor. " Hey Doc, anything we can use to put Sunset under a forced nap? ".

The doctor actually thought about it. " Nothing that wouldn't cause me to lose my license, sorry, but, if you have magic then can't you put someone to sleep or similar? ".

" Holy smokes! He's right, Starlight Glimmer, she knows one of those! ". Luna said.

" Ok, it looks like you have that covered do I'll let you deal with it, I have to talk with my Dad and calm him down, but, before you go, here ". Lemon handed Luna a small box.
" Teach, I mean, Big Mac was planning to give this to Sunset, it will be best if one of you hold it until he comes back ".

Luna saw the box and her eyes widened, she took the box slowly and with reverence, almost afraid and excited of what it meant, she didn't dare open the Pandora box but a nod from the girl told her that her suspicions were right. " Damn that Big Mac, he just made this more meaningful, ok, I'll make sure it gets where it has to ".

" Right, just after the test, now, hand me one of your arms ".

" What? You're still on it? ". Luna asked suddenly aware that the doctor was between her and the door.

" Yes, and I'm not letting you out until we do it ". Luna gulped as the doctor got closer.

REBEL'S HIDEOUT...

The red stallion didn't move, he didn't celebrated that she was hurt and immobile, nor did he moved to use the opportunity and hurt her further, he was just standing there watching her with... concern?

" Do ya... do ya need anythin'? Water maybe, eh nope? Ok ". The stallion asked in a bit of discomfort, his voice sounded gravely, he sat in the floor and kept looking at her but nothing else. Abigail did activated her horn and tried to stand up it a nasty pain shot through her back sending her back on the mattress with a yelp.

Only then did the stallion moved, he trotted next to the bed and in a swift motion removed the sheet from over her revealing the wrap around her back to be a cloth that was coming undone. Abigail could only watch in shock as the red pony turned her on her side with a strong and yet delicate push and and then starting to rewrap the cloth around her back.

" Sorry if ah don do it right again, ah'm not use to do this with mah ha-hooves like this". Abigail thought that the stallion was referring to the current status of his legs.
Once the wrapping was finished the stallion tugged at it a couple of times to make sure it would held. The moment he finished Abigail felt the pain in her back reduced.

" How is it now, better? ". The male pony asked moving a bit back and sitting once more. Abigail watched him again with alert, this would make three times now that he got the chance to strike at her when distracted, yet he didn't, more so, he has moved her to her room and applied a first aid treatment to her injury. If the stallion wanted her dead he would have done so already, so that meant he wasn't an enemy apparently, so then, what was he?

The amulet! She touched her neck and found nothing hanging from it, the amulet was removed while she was unconscious, without the amulet her entire plan was at risk!
The stallion seemed to identify her worries. " Hm, if yer lookin' for yer necklace thingy ah took it from ya, is right there ". The red stallion pointed to the side of the bed. Indeed, the amulet was just there, at her reach, but, was it the real one? It could have been swapped.

Abigail reached for it with her hoof only to be stopped by the stallion. " Ya shouldn't use that thing! Ah took it off because it was hurtin' ya ". Abigail glared at the imprudent pony, her eyes set on his looking for the lies she was sure were there.

Abigail reached the amulet without interruption, all the stallion did was shake his head in disapproval but nothing more. As soon as the artifact was in her grasp Abigail felt the dark power rushing back to her, the sensation was as cold and invasive as she remembered meaning it was the real thing.

Still she didn't placed it on her neck, she placed the amulet back on the bed observing if the stallion would rush to take it, so far this was just as confusing as unbelievable. Once again the stallion did nothing but to change his expression, from a frown to a moderated grin.

" Who are you and how did you end up on my bathroom? ". Abigail actually new how but not the why. The stallion didn't responded right away, it meant that it was thinking how much to say or to lie.

" Last thing ah remember was a big explosion and then ah felt cold water and... ah couldn breathe, spinnin', pain, then there was a lot of twirlin' ,then ah just felt mah body floatin', then... then? Ugh!? ". The stallion scratched his head confused and in pain then he noticed his hooves, from hoof all the way to the end of the fretlocks the skin was exposed, it had a vivid pink color and it had a plastic appearance. It didn't seem to hurt or disgust him, he only looked confused by why has he noticed earlier.

" They were fresh wounds when I found you, but it's healed now ". Abigail said feeling the need to explain so that he could continue.

" Thanks, ah don know what else to tell ya, hmm, mah name is... Big... somethin' ". Abigail again couldn't detect a lie but a lot of confusion from the pony. She looked at his flank and saw no cutie mark. That was uncanny for a pony this old, but it would explain his butchered form of speaking, while not a tradition anymore, ponies that failed to find their cutie mark before adulthood were considered outcasts and sometimes even banished by their own families, they roamed Equestria until they could find a place that would accept them although under horrible conditions of would just die a lonely dead somewhere in the wilderness at the claws or fangs of one of many terrors.

Abigail couldn't avoid get a kindred feeling about him. " Do you remember if somepony were after you or in what part of the river were you before this explosion? ". Again the stallion took his time but by his expression Abigail expected the same response.

" Nop-eh, no, sorry, ah don't remember anythin' else after that, just wakin' up and... Sunny? ". Abigail went wide eye when she heard him saying that word, it automatically reminded her of the kiss, once more the stallion 'Big' seemed confused. " Ah may have some...pony ah, ah don know ".

Abigail tried to prevent her face from burning up, thinking of it as uncommon of her to react like that. " Ah don know what to do or where to go, if, if there is somethin' ah can do to earn may place here then ah can do it, if ya don mind havin me 'round ". The stallion asked softly.

" I don't think you'll fit in here, we are not-! ". Abigail was interrupted when the door slammed open.

" My lady I'm sorry to-! ". Rawhorn was expecting many things, the more important obvious was to be scolded and punished for entering Abigail's chamber without permission, but the one thing she didn't expected was to find her in bed with a stallion he had never seen before, in that instant he forgot the reason he came to see her, his mind only had one though, to demolish the intruder. " Rarrh! ". He charged.

INSIDE SUNSET'S MIND...

Sunset followed the long narrow corridor until she saw light, afraid for what she would find but more afraid for what would happen if she didn't, she pressed on. When she finally reached the end she tumbled and fell on her knees and hands. With her sight casted down she saw the unmistakable floor of CHS hallways. " Need a hand? ". She heard a very familiar voice asking.

" Uh? Sure, thanks ". Her eyes turned up to find a younger Sunset Shimmer been helped by a equally young Flash Sentry. She dropped a few notebooks on the floor and Flash assisted her in picking them up.

" I think that's all of them, so, new in school? ". Flash asked.

" Fist time attending but I already know the school, and you? ".

" No, but I was absent for a few months due to an injury, but now I'm back and ready to roll! ". Flash flashed her a confident smile that Sunset took with as much amusement as when she washed her teeth.

" Oh, I see, well then, maybe I'll see you later in class, maybe, later ". Sunset dismissed the boy nonchalantly and walked away leaving Flash awkwardly smiling.

" Nice going Flash, first pretty girl you meet coming back and you overplayed your introduction, smooth ". Flash left to get to his locker while older Sunset observed.

" I guess he got better at it later in time, but I have to wonder what did I saw in him to choose him as my boyfriend when I was evil ".

Following her younger self Sunset saw a clock in the hallway indicating it was close to 4 which meant classes were over and most of the alumni and personal were gone which did explain the almost empty hallways, as she kept going she only came across a couple more of students which she didn't recognize.

Finally, young Sunset arrived at the Principal's office and after a few knocks was allowed in. Older Sunset simply walked through the door to end in front of her future adoptive family. " Hey kiddo, how was classes, any boys that calls your attention yet? You just let me know and-! ".

" LUNA! Ahem! Apologies for my sister, sometimes she forgets her position and HER age, so, how was school today, anything in particular you want to share? ". Celestia asked with a smile on as Luna was giving her an offended look.

" Hmm, so far everything is fine, my classes were a bit difficult at first but I had help from Rarity and Big Mac, besides that, nothing new ". Sunset explained as she removed her backpack to sit and wait while the sisters finished with their work.

" I see, you know, we may have to stay a bit longer that usual, would you like to go out and look around the city while we finish, I can give you some money and my phone and we can call you when we're done and pick you up ".

" Yeah girl, you can use this chance and get wasted in sweets from Sugarcube Corner, or to watch a movie, or-! ". Luna was saying.

" Can I go to Sweet Apple Acres? ". Sunset asked with enthusiasm, both Luna and Celestia shared a concerned look.

" You can go if you want but right now they are doing their cider preparations so they will be very busy, even little Bloom will have little time to play around this month ".

" I see, still, I can give them a hand like last time with their harvest, right? ".

" Hm, I guess, ok then, just be careful, ok, we'll pick you up around 6 then ".

" Thank you! I'll be ok ". Sunset took her things back and left in a hurry. Sunset wanted to follow but she remained behind to listen to the sisters.

As soon as she was out of earshot Luna spoke. " I told you we should have order her to go ".

" I know sister but I wanted to give her the choice, there's no meaning to send her to explore and enjoy the city if she doesn't want to, besides, Granny and the farm are also good for her, she can get to know Applejack more and soon they'll be best friends, I'm sure ".

" I'm sure she doesn't mind Applejack but she's not going to the farm to play with her sis, she's there for him, didn't I told you already? ".

" Big Mac? I thought he had a crush on you? ".

" Still does, even though I shot him down twice already, I think he gets it already but maybe a third time would finally convince him ".

" And you're sure you don't reciprocate his feelings? I mean, I know there's a considerable gap in age but I don't see that affecting either of you, I would approve of it if it was honest and Granny would too ".

" To be honest, I thought about it when he tried to kiss me that time we helped them in the harvest, he smooth talked me and I would be lying if I say I wasn't getting jitters in that moment, but, well, I just don't see him that way, maybe at one time but not now, he just like the little child that use to follow me around town admiring my awesomeness ". Luna said remembering the old times.

" You mean getting him into trouble with your scams and bets, sure sis I can see that as awesomeness, I'm still surprise that Bright and pear Butter didn't sued you for child abuse and endangerment ".

" Hey now! He followed me at his own will and never complained, oh he was so cute back then just doing what I asked like a little obedient puppy ". Both Celestia and Sunset observed wide eyed as Luna described child Mac.

" Anyway, no, he isn't in my list now, and I would be a total bitch if I get in Sunshine's way of her first crush! ".

" Sister please, watch your language, and thanks, for looking out for her, she needs all the help we can get her to make her feel safe and welcomed ".

" Sister? Is, there something you, want to tell me? ".

" I, I don't know, maybe, I, you know how, I can't conceive, right? ". Luna nodded sadly and hugged her sister. Sunset felt her heart been squeezed hearing this for the first time and wanted to comfort his mother as well. " I just thought that, we could share and cure both of our own loneliness with each other's love, I, I want to give her what she lost and... maybe, if she wishes, I would like to receive what she gives me ".

" Oh Tia ". Luna hugged and cried along her sister, Sunset joining with her own tears.

" Silly, I know ".

" No sister, not silly, is not, you, you deserve happiness just as much as she does, I'll, I'll be the coolest aunt too so that's a bonus ".

" So you think I should? ".

" I'll kick your 1st place butt if you don't sis, I will ".

" I'm sorry that I haven't been the best of daughters, but I'll make it up to you, I promise". holding back her tears, Sunset crossed the door and went in search of her younger self, her determination stronger now.

Running to catch up to her other self Sunset feared that She would be long gone, fortunately for her Flash Sentry came to her aid indirectly. " So, what do you think? Nice intro, right? ". Flash asked with an electric guitar in his hands. He and young Sunset were just ahead.

" Ugh, I'm not interested in music Dash so I don't know ".

" Uh Flash, Flash Sentry, ok I see, sorry to bother you ". Poor Flash was totally rejected and moved to let Sunset pass, who did so with a sigh of annoyance.

" Thanks Flash, I hope I wasn't much of a bitch to you ".

Finally outside of the school, Sunset saw the other Sunset looking at the statue with a sad look. She put her palm on the surface expecting it to go through but it didn't, she just felt the cold stone surface. She turned and walked toward the bus stop to take the ride at the Apple's farm, when she walked near some bushes a hand appeared from there and snatched her inside.

" What?! ". Sunset hurried and dove inside the same bushes. Her heart wasn't ready for what awaited her, not one but two Sunsets were there.

" Hello Sunset Shimmer, or should I call you Pony Sunset Shimmer? ". Asked young Abigail.

FARSIDE HOTEL...

Twilight finally made it inside the hotel. " Help! Someone, we need help! ". Twilight placed a still weak Timber over one of the sofas on the reception, she then made a dash to speak with the receptionist. " Is someone here, anyone? ". She peeked a bit more inside and saw a pair of legs resting on the floor. She walked around and found the woman in charge of reception down unconscious.

From the back alley a ferocious scream was heard and a trampled dumpster went flying as it was pushed with an onslaught of magic, from the hole in the fence emerged an vicious smiling woman, her eyes shining blood red.

END OF CHAPTER.

Author's Notes:

So, news from Houston, so far so good, stored still have food, i can get my water from the windmills stands, today I even restocked in diapers, hand soap, disinfectant, bleach, and even cooking oil, but no wipes, still no freaking wipes and my wife is using the last bag. Things could be worse I guess, Thank God they aren't. Anyway, thanks for reading and hope you like the chapters and the story so far, leave a comment, or a like if you feel like the story deserve it. Now I'll give PokePon, MLP Isekai and ' Beware of the quiet one ' their chance. Until next one, stay strong folks.