The Secret Past Of Sunset Shimmer

Dear Princess Celestia, I- I Sunset Shimmer was face to, er- paper, with a blank letter. She let out a sigh and put down her quill.

She looked to the majestic phoenix aside her, "Philomena, why can't I focus today!?" She asked the bird.

Philomena tilted her head and stared at the mare blankly. Sunset Shimmer extended a hoof and Philomena flew onto her arm.  Sunset levitated her saddlebag onto her back, and stepped out of the door. The orange unicorn and her phoenix strolled into town.

"Hello, Sunset Shimmer!" Greeted one of the towns pony.

She smiled back to him, "Good day."

"Morning Sunset!" Said another.

Sunset Shimmer smiled and waved.

She was greeted by several other Canterlot citizens on her way to the Castle, to see her teacher. As she walked into the door Philomena flew off of her and went to accompany Princess Celestia, who was sitting on her throne. Sunset Shimmer shyly smiled to her teacher, as she trotted over to her throne.

Princess Celestia looked up to the orange unicorn, "Hello, Sunset Shimmer."

"Good morning, Princess!" Sunset Shimmer was always a loyal student. Out of everypony in Canterlot, Princess Celestia was who she looked forward to seeing the most.

"Have you been working on your magic studies?"

Sunset Shimmer blushed, "Of coarse!"

The unicorn ran up to her teacher and gave her a hug. Sunset Shimmer thought of Princess Celestia as almost a mother to her, she'd always be there to comfort her, and besides her pet Philomena, the Princess is who she grew closest to.As she hugged Princess Celestia, Sunset Shimmer felt like nothing else existed in the world. It was... nice.

"Princess!" Sunset and Princess Celestia looked up and saw Raven, the Princesses secretary, holding papers.

The Princess pulled away, "I apologize, but I have some duties to attend."

Sunset nodded to her, and called Philomena. The phoenix shortly joined her, and they left the castle. Princess Celestia, shes so *beautiful** and kind. Wait, do I- I love her! No! I can't be in love with her, she is my teacher! But, I do! Ugghh what do I do?* She couldn't shake her thoughts. As Sunset trotted through town she approached the spa.

"What can I do for you?" The mare at the counter asked.

"Mud bath please." Sunset replied handing her hoof full of bits.

"Right this way."

"Ahhh.."

Philomena stood on the side of the bath, next to Sunset Shimmer. She looked up and saw a young white unicorn filly with a purple mane, having a spa day with her mom. She smiled and laughed, which made Sunset smile. It's nice to see young fillies smile. It reminds me of- *Princess Celestia.*** She frowned knowing the idea of her crushing on the Princes was still in her head.