The day of the photo shoot finally arrived. Sunset took a deep breath and steeled herself, hoping her friends had become sufficiently comfortable with being naked by now, and likewise she would soon have to confess. But she didn't want anything to spoil this day. She'd told each of them to pick a theme and to be creative. It didn't matter whether they clashed; they'd find some workaround. Most of all she wanted them to have fun. She owed them that much at least, after she'd dragged them into this.

They decided it best to meet up at Tree Hugger's remote little abode, where there would be plenty of space, and more importantly privacy. Of course there was still the matter of who would take the pictures. It had to be someone close who they could all trust. “Hmmm.” She chewed on a nail. “I wonder if they'd be okay with that? Better text them all first.”

Couldn't be someone they'd compete with so Trixie was out. No, her instinctive choice seemed like the best one. But would they agree? Well, who would turn down the chance to see so many beautiful women completely in the buff?

She was still a little paranoid, between the body of her counterpart and her little joyride with Aria, that cops might track her down at any time. It was still painful to see her reflection. She wondered what that other Sunset had been like, what dreams and ambitions she might have had? Was she more like the good girl she'd tried to become...or the bad girl she really was deep down? She recalled her playdates with the Dazzings, harboring a painfully ambivalent smile. She'd never felt so alive as then.

She rode her motorcycle to the designated area, parked in Tree's shed, and headed over to the hut with a backpack slung over one shoulder. By now she'd absorbed her shattered geode completely, infused with its magic, which continued to subtly build in power. She'd once told herself and her friends using them too much could corrupt them; however now its power seemed to come naturally as it slowly attuned itself to her. Only now it twisted to fit the former personality she once harbored; rather than allowing her to empathically read the feelings of others she could now manipulate their wills and control them.

It was exactly what the Dazzlings hoped for. Adagio theorized that if they could make Sunset reclaim her former self, and twist the geode's power to suit her domineering ambition, she would unlock a similar latent ability to them. She would be their fourth siren. However Sunset remained ignorant to how they had drugged, hypnotized, and otherwise manipulated her.

Even now she acted on suggestions they planted in her head while she slept. She told her friends to bring their geodes, claiming they would look quit fetching on their nude physiques, unaware that they had subconsciously planted the suggestion that they were dangerous. That she needed to seize them from her friends and destroy them before disaster befell them all.

But none of that was anywhere near the surface of her thoughts. She simply wanted tk spend one last fun day with her loved ones before everything changed. She'd written a number of speeches and confessions, then burnt them, feeling it was better if she simply rehearsed a few bullet points but otherwise spoke directly from her heart. She' d leave it up to them to judge.

“Hey babe. Welcome to my crib.” Tree Hugger waved her in, flowers woven into her dreadlocks. She' d laid out a snack bowl on the table alongside a number of props that were mostly animal-themed. “Fluttershy's idea. I have more stuff in the shack.”

Sunset grinned. “You've picked out your costume, right?”

“You got it. Under my usual clothes. You'll understand when you see. Don't wanna spoil it!” She winked.

“I'll look forward to it! Oh, nice to see you, Fluttershy!” She smiled and waved back, sitting cross-legged and snacking on salad from a bowl. Sliced cucumbers and carrots crunched between her teeth. “Guess we're the first arrivals, huh?”

“You know it. Twilight's usual pretty punctual, but she's probably also pretty nervous she'll fumble this. You know how by-the-book she can be.” Hugs chuckled. “Rarity's probably still stressing over all the possible themes she could use, you know? Pinkie's probably the same way, except it's enthusiasm that's making her act like a kid in a candy store instead.”

“That leaves Applejack and Rainbow Dash,” mused Fluttershy. “Oh, I hope they're not fighting over who chose the best theme. I know they like to compete and all, but I'd like to think this will be a chance to help us all bond!”

“They'll come around,” said Sunset. “Trust me.” She suddenly felt nostalgic for their old rivalry.

Pinkie Pie bounded in through the rattling bead curtains and threw up her arms. “I'm here! Ooh, I can't wait to see you all in the buff! Did I say that out loud? I mean, I already have in the shower, but this'll be a little different, huh?”

“Pinkie!” Sunset caught her friend who leapt on her, swinging the giggling girl around. “Have I ever told you how much you brighten my days? Because now seems like a good time!”

Suddenly Pinkie pursed her lips pensively. “Nothing's wrong, is it?”

“Of course not! I just...wanted to make my feelings clear. It feels like I don't tell my friends often enough how much they really matter. Better to do it now in case...in case life ends up taking us all in different directions.”

“Well I certainly don't plan to let that happen,” said Pinkie.

“Me either,” added Fluttershy. “I couldn't imagine life without any of you.”

The curtains were brushed aside when Rarity made her entrance. “No chance of that, darlings. I'd track you all down if necessary to make certain of that! Forgive my tardiness, but I brought along a number of spare costumes, just in case mine doesn't match well. Or maybe one of you would like to peruse mine for inspiration?” She held up a hanger with frilly lingerie from her modeling line draped from it. “The perfect mixture of naughty-and-nice is quite alluring.”

“Wouldn't take much to emphasize what's already there,” teased Tree Hugger with a crooked grin.

“And what a fine set of assets they are,” said Applejack as she and Rainbow Dash entered. “Looks like almost everyone's hear now. Almost time to get this shindig started. What do ya' say we compare notes a bit, make sure we're on the same page?”

Rainbow slapped a hand on her shoulder. “Fine by me! My outfit'll definitely be the coolest!”

Normally AJ would take the bait, but she simply stated, “I've...decided to try somethin' a little unconventional.” She looked down at her heeled boots with rosy cheeks. “I...hope ya'll won't laugh at me too much.”

“I'm sure it will be fine,” answered Sunset. “Your natural beauty is certain to shine through!”

They settled in, chatting and eating snacks, waiting for Twilight to arrive. Sunset constantly checked her phone for messages, ready to text their photographer once they all arrived, but soon well over an hour had passed. A ding sounded and she scanned a note mass-sent to all of them. “Can't make it tonight. Family emergency. Sorry.” She read it several times.

“Oh no...” Fluttershy said. “I hope it isn't serious!”

Rainbow shook her head. “You don't think she chickened out at the last second, do you?”

AJ narrowed her eyes. “I don't think she'd do that to us! Not that I'd blame her if she decided to back out, but she'd at least have the courtesy to tell us in person, ya' know? We'll just have to go on ahead without her.”

“No problem,” said Tree Hugger. “That's why you invited me in, right? In case someone had to drop out or something. Not that I could ever really replace any of you, but like the more skin, the better.” She wiggled her thick eyebrows suggestively.

Sunset chewed her lower lip. “Damn. I really wanted Twi to be here,” she mumbled to herself. She feared this would be the last time they'd all be together and happy. “Guess I should invite our photographer if you're all ready?” They nodded and she sent the message. In the meantime she tried to figure out what Twi was up to. Not that speculation was of any real use now.

A short time later they heard the roar of a car pulling up. “Knock-knock. Is it okay to enter?” Once he had permission Flash Sentry made his way into the hut and waved with a smile. He looked around, then his face feel a little. “Twi's not here?”

“Afraid not lover boy,” teased AJ. “Said she had a family emergency.”

“Admit it. You just wanted to see her naked,” said Dash with a smug look.

“I mean, I certainly wouldn't mind that. But only if she's comfortable with that. No, I just wanted to spend some time with her. And also apologize. I can't help but think of the other Twilight every time I see her, and that makes her pretty uncomfortable. I can't be such a jerk sometimes.” He buried his hands in his jean pockets. “Anyhow, I'll fetch all the equipment.”

“That's heavy stuff, aint it?” AJ tossed an apple core into a recycling bin Hugs used for gardening. “Let me help.”

“Me too,” called Dash who raced out behind them.

“And me!” Pinkie skipped with hands clasped behind her back.

“I suppose we should set up then,” said Rarity who laid out a number of costumes on a low table. Come take a look, will you?” She laid out a pillow and patted it to beckon Flutters over. “You too, Tree Hugger.” She noticed that Sunset was absorbed in her own thoughts and decided it was best to let her be for now. She showed them some of her sketches that detailed designs.

Pacing the room, Sunset thought about Twi, wondering what they were to each other now. Could they make a relationship work? Did she deserve her? Probably not. It made what she had to do all the more painful.

When she first saw the pictures Twilight openly denied it. But the evidence was all there, and she even checked them over with her laptop and some lab equipment she often carried around with her, trying to find some clue they were faked. “Why?! She wouldn't...she couldn't...” Her body felt light as she burst into tears, covering her face with both hands.

“I'm sorry.” Moondancer sat beside her and put an arm around her shoulder. “But it's all true. I didn't want to spy on her, but I couldn't let her hurt an old friend, either. You don't need her, anyway. Friends just drag you down,” she said bitterly. “Why not consider modeling with me, instead? We'd make a killer team, I'm certain. We're practically twins.”

“I should be there for them! But I can't face her so soon after she...she...” With a scream she backhanded the photos, scattering them across her dorm room. “How could she do this to me? I'd do anything for her!”

Moondancer didn't answer. She felt exactly the same way. Her closest friend had abandoned her when she needed her most. Well, it was about time she knew how horrible that felt. She really didn't care what the Dazzlings were planning. Just that she could take a bit of long overdue vengeance on someone who'd betrayed her. Maybe now they'd finally be even.

Once the equipment was set up, each of the girls went into the outhouses in the back, where they could slip into their costumes so as to not ruin the surprise. Flash Sentry sat and drummed on his pantsleg. “I used to be a male model. Didn't do any nude modeling, but maybe I should? You think telling them will make them more comfortable or just creep them out?”

“Huh?” Sunset snapped out of her reverie, only having half heard him. She glanced at his phone, seeing him posed about in different open dress shirts, or completely topless, revealing his lean muscles. “You're cute. Hmm, I'll tell them.”

“Thanks.” An awkward silence fell while they waited. “So...um...would you like to get back together?”

“Huh? That's a bit out of nowhere.”

“Seizing the moment. Or at least trying to.” He forced a nervous smile.

“Don't think we can. It's nothing to do with you. It's...” She stared down at her boots with a small blush. “Twilight. Oh no.” She facepalmed, remembering how she'd fooled around with the Dazzlings, and outright slept with Adagio. What was she thinking?!

She stripped off her jacket and tossed it into his lap. “I'd better get ready, too. Enjoy the free preview! Not that you haven't already seen it many times before.” She winked and continued to unceremoniously disrobe. He caught more of her clothes as she tossed them his way, including her still warm bra, and her even warmer panties. “You can keep those, if you like.”

Flash pursed his brow. “Seriously?”

“Sure. Consider it a parting gift after all the crap I used to put you through. Plus, you helped me out the other day.” She had to admit the sex with him in the nurse's office was pretty good until she'd gone and ruined it. Maybe Twilight would be up for a threesome sometime? Probably not. She was still pretty awkward and shy when it came to romance.

“Hope this doesn't make me a creeper,” he said tucking her undergarments away in his things. He breathed a sigh, still looking a smidge crestfallen.“So, you and Twilight, huh? Don't take this the wrong way, but I didn't have any idea you swung that way. Sure, you used to flirt with girls to manipulate them, but-”

She heaved her shoulders. “Boys and girls both have their charms. I don't discriminate based on what's between someone's legs. Now a shitty personality on the other hand...that's pretty hard to get past. I should know. I used to be the worst.” She turned her back to him, now stark-naked, and whispered. “Maybe I still am.”

She collected her chosen outfit, and slinked into it, which appeared to be a harem slave girl's attire, complete with a tiny top made of twisting metal which barely obscured her nipples and left most of her breasts completely exposed to the cool air, a loin cloth without any underwear, and a silk veil over her face. She placed a collar around her neck complete with a chain which rattled as she wrapped it about her. “What do you think?” She slowly spun so he could get an eyeful of everything.

“It's a sexy choice,” he admitted. “If a bit masochistic?”

“I feel like a slave sometimes. Can't even tell of I'm a good girl or a bad one anymore.”

“No need for it to be so black-and-white. You're you. The Sunset we all adore. That's enough.”

“You sweet-talker. No wonder the girls used to throw themselves at you. But out of all the choices you picked me. Probably because I came on so strongly.” She placed a mock up of her geode complete with a necklace on her, let it dangle between her mounds which jiggled back-ad forth freely whenever she moved, having had it made because she couldn't admit to her friends she'd smashed her own. “Sorry I was such a jerk. But I hope you had some fun, at least. Especially when I popped your cherry.”

“Well, it was your first time too, wasn't it?” He chuckled. “Sorry I couldn't last very long back then.”

“That's okay. I got off just fine.” She shared some laughter with him.

He started to test the equipment, while she looked through a variety of backgrounds Tree Hugger and Rarity had prepared, boards which could be propped up or sheets that would be pulled down over the walls. They could also take their session outside if necessary, figuring they'd shoot a number of sets and pick whatever they agreed came out best.

One-by-one the models made their entrances. Pinkie Pie arrived first, dressed up like a cheerleader complete with pom-poms, giggling as she deliberately hopped up-and-down to make her heavy breasts bounce loosely under a braless top that only came to her navel and flew all the way up, as did her pleated skirt which exposed black panties she only wore so there was a bit more to peel off. “Whoa, looking red hot and tastier than a pastry, Sunny buns! Of course you always do!”

Next slinked in Rarity who was dressed like a sexy maid, complete with frills and stockings that ended in heels, a headdress atop her wavy curls. “Not the most original idea, I know...but I'm a fan of the classics.” She bent forward to let her open top reveal a generous helping of her cleavage, thrusting her bosom forward until nearly her entire breasts were visibly as they hung like pendulums with the pink edges of her areola peeking out. She patted her cheek with a featherduster, eyes half-lidded.

“Make way for the most awesome costume of all!” Rainbow Dash strutted in with a sway of her hips, a hand on one, dressed in a leather catsuit that made her look like a femme fatale out of a spy flick. She wore a pair of shades that currently rested on her forehead. “What do you think? Pretty cool, huh?” She took the zipper at the top, gradually peeled it down, first so that her small tits almost popped loose, then further down, exposing her navel, and stopping right when her pubes lay revealed, just above her slit. She ran both hands between her colorful mane, tossing it behind her with a sly grin.

“Don't laugh now,” called Applejack before she brushed aside the beads and trotted in. She wore her hair up, complete with ringlets that made her appear rather fanciful, the blush she'd placed on her cheeks drawing out her freckles. She wore a southern belle-style white dress, open at the top to reveal scandalous amounts of cleavage, which were also dotted in freckles and heaved with each breath, which came a bit strained from the tight corset she wore. “I based it on a dress my mom used to wear,” she admitted with a bashful look down at her dress shoes. She carried a parasol draped over one bare shoulder.

Dash started to snort but Sunset covered her mouth. “You look amazing.” And they all nodded in agreement, even Rainbow, who was simply amused by the contrast to her usually practical self. “Hell, we all do! Excellent choices!”

“Don't forget us,” yelled Tree Hugger with a soft chuckle. She came in wearing a flower-print dress that left most of her thighs free, an open vest covered in buttons, sandals, a headband, and small circular red glasses. In her arms she carried a blushing Fluttershy, who partially hid her face under her thick hair, her ample mounds bared save for star-shaped pasties that weren't quite the right size to fully cover her incredibly wide pastel pink areola, her lower half hidden by a mermaid-style fish tail which she wore low as possible, showing the lines of her crotch and stopping just before her snatch, and likewise quite a bit of her wide bottom was bared, topped by a couple of cute dimples. She kept her arms wrapped about Tree's neck.

“Whoa. Nice!” Dash nodded. “Your costume's a little basic though, Hugs.”

“There's more to it underneath, babe. You'll see.” She winked. “Ready to get this wild party started?”

“All the equipment's in order,” said Flash with a small wave. “We can start whenever you're all ready. I'll help set up whatever props you need. I also have lots more stuff in the car if you want to take a peek.”

For the first background they chose a beach setting, hoping at least half of their clashing choices would suit it. They started slow, costumes removed piece-by-piece, the camera flashing each time he snapped a photo from various angles. Touching and leaning on each other until it became far more natural, they draped themselves over fake rocks, poised themselves over chairs, or under a fake palm tree. Pretty soon many of them were down to their underwear, if they'd bothered to wear any.

Under her maid attire Rarity wore sheer transparent white lingerie that almost made her appear she was completely nude, not helped by how her perky pink nipples and tight labia were very visible through the sheer fabric. Likewise the bared Tree Hugger was revealed to be covered in flower print bodypaint which barely lined her perky erect nipples and her cute little snatch.

He sucked in a breath once they were all completely nude, save for their accessories, including the geodes which were draped between their breasts. Losing herself in the moment, Rarity cupped her hands around AJ's freckly cheeks, drawing the blushing girl in close and closing her eyes when she kissed her. She swallowed and leaned in, surrendering to the moment.

Encouraged by what she saw, Tree Hugger locked lips with Fluttershy whose face fully flushed, while Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash hungrily make out, biting and pulling on each other's lips between laughs. Sunset smiled wide, wishing more than ever Twilight was here. Instead she stared into Flash's eyes, laying back and draping herself out before his all-business gaze. He was taking his job quite seriously as he moved about with audible snaps, not letting his lusts affect his professionalism at all.

Fluttershy kissed Tree's nipples, then placed her tongue upon them, slowly licking the edible paint clean, which had a rather sweet taste. She rolled her tits about with circular strokes with each lap, until she'd cleaned them, only to kneel before her lover, planting another peck on her pussy, before she started to greedily bury her face in deep until she'd cleansed her.

“Oh yeah...there, babe.” Tree Hugger's eyes rolled into her head as she titled back, fingers buried in the pink mane to pull her even closer, hips grinding as she thrusted her nethers into her girlfriend's face. Not that she minded after so much practice!

“Ooh, saucy!” Pinkie snorted, posing herself on all fours like she was ready to be mounted, ass jutted out at the photographer. She made certain to pose herself in a way that made her cunt and asshole quite visible to the viewer. “Some of these shots might be a little too X-rated for the magazine, don't you think? Flutters and Hugs are really getting into this!”

Flutters had to admit this was rather liberating. AJ felt much the same, her confidence further bolstered. Rarity had finally crossed over into the full nudes she'd been considering for quite some time, enjoying the chance to share some fun with all her girlfriends, sadly minus Twilight. They would trade partners to pose with in any number of combinations, different backgrounds put up behind them, including a rave club, a school, a mansion, a saloon, underwater, a pool, and even fantasy and sci-fi scenarios, including one where the bunch of them poised hand-in-hand upon the quiet surface of the moon.

Once the hut was played out they decided to take it outside. “Let's do something a little more daring,” said Sunset who filled up a bucket and basin Tree Hugger used to bathe in the open air with Fluttershy. She poured some soap into them and mixed it up until they were nice and sudsy. “Get in the car, Flash. And make sure you have a fresh roll of film ready.”

“Yes ma'am.” He saluted with a grin and slipped into the driver's seat. Sunset grabbed a thoroughly wetted sponge, and squeezed it between her hands, letting the soapy water drip over her bountiful jugs. The mixture continued to drip down over her midriff, soaked her fiery pubes, and rolled over her pussy, down her thighs like a sticky white mess. He sucked in a breath when she pressed her tits to the glass in his face, smooshing the flesh and her nipples to their fullness with a wet slap as she swished them about.She swiveled them over the entire windshield, splashing more soapy water which she wiped up with her tits.

The other girls quickly followed her lead, surrounding him from every direction, a wall of titties pancaking nearly eveery last bit of glass wherever he turned. He raced to snap more pictures, determined not to let any of their beauty slip away. He needed to capture every moment of their lusty beauty. His pants were so tight they felt like they'd explode. This was almost torture!

Pinkie was giggling when she pressed her bottom and snatch to the window instead, spreading them open under the impact once she swished her lower half about in a circular motion. Her friends did the same (Although some attempted to keep it a little classier, not that they fully succeeded) until he was now staring at a sea of ass and pussy. Had he died and gone to heaven?

For her part Sunset had rarely felt freer or happier in her life. Friends always made everything better. The girls laughed, splashing each other with handfuls of bubbly water, washing and rinsing each other down with a hose. She imagined that Twilight was beside her, wondering if there would still be time to snap a few pics with her before the deadline.

But she'd promised to come clean after that and was determined to keep her word. This could be the last happy day of her life. She'd resigned herself to her fate. Whatever became of her, she was convinced it would be exactly what she deserved.

Author's Notes:

Just pretend you're Flash Sentry in this chapter, surrounded by all these beauties. (Shame there's no Sunset emoticon...right? Tree Hugger would be cool, too!)