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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"That much of a jerk uh?"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"Worried about yur girl cuz? Ha ha".

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"Solution? I don understand?"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"Language please". Called Turner.

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

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

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

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

Author's Notes:

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