Sunrise: Chapter 9

After setting up the supplies, and moving my couches and coffee table out of the way, it was time to finally get this party started. Pinkie Pie set herself to the dual tasks of keeping the music going for us to enjoy and making the snacks. The music’s a little too poppy for my tastes, but hey, it gave us a good beat to dance to. However, Twilight still hasn’t mastered how to dance in her new human form. She spent most of the time dancing like a pony: kicking her hands and feet like hooves as she rocks back and forth. That was good for a chuckle or two. Me and Fluttershy danced together for most of the evening. I let her take the lead, and became lost in her conservative yet flowing movements.

A few songs later, I took a break to grab some snacks. I watched Pinkie Pie give a mozzarella stick to Twilight to sample...and then perform the Heimlich when the bit off a little too much (those things are fucking killers I swear). But as I was watching that performance, a completely different one caught me by surprise. Applejack was backed up against my right hand wall, She was pinned there by Rarity, who was definitely showing another side of herself. She she leaned back against the cowgirl while facing away from her and her right hand was attached to Applejack’s side, while her left was pressed against the wall. She worked her body like a snake as she slowly ground up against Applejack.

AJ, for her part, is no passive participant. Her left hand strokes Rarity’s thigh, while her right hand caresses her back. Applejack’s head rests on Rarity’s shoulders, and hips roll in time with Rarity’s movements. Her eyes are closed and her nose rests against Rarity’s neck.

To make sure I’m not hallucinating, I tap Pinkie Pie on the shoulder and point towards Rarity and Applejack.

“Did I...miss something?”

“Nah, not really. Applejack and Rarity have always been close, so it’s not surprising to me.” Pinkie Pie says.

“Pinkie, they look like they’re about to screw right there in front of all of us.” I say. Pinkie Pie just shrugs.

I’ve seen close friends before, and I don’t remember them grinding all over each other like that. And then I get a perfect idea. They robbed me of my fun time with Fluttershy; I’m going to rob them of theirs. So I walk right over, clearing my throat.

“Having fun?” They both jump at the sound of my voice. Crimson red blushes blot their cheeks.

“H-h-how much did you see?” Applejack stutters out. I just cross my arms and grin. Without me having to say anything, they know I’ve seen everything. Their blushes darken and they look away from me.

“I wouldn’t take you two for partners.” I say.

“We’re not partners...officially…” Rarity averts her eyes from my face.

“So how long as this ‘unofficial’ business been going on?” I ask them both. Neither of them answer. Is it sad that I’m enjoying this? After a few minutes of awkward silence, Rarity finally speaks.

“S...since Freshman year.” She says.

“Oh come on, you’re pretty much dating then.” I laugh. They don’t find it as funny.

“Just give it a try, being official I mean. No one cares if you’re dating.”

“Well...Rarity? what do you say?” Applejack asks and Rarity locks lips with her.

“Well, if you don’t mind, darling.” She blushes hard. Applejack nods. I can’t help but smile. Playing matchmaker’s got me all warm and fuzzy inside. It’s ALMOST enough to make me sick. I leave them to celebrating their new relationship and walk over to the couch to join Fluttershy.

“That was a nice thing you did.” Fluttershy beams and kisses my cheek.

“I didn’t do anything but give them a push.” Fluttershy nods as we relax.

The eating and dancing go on until long after the sun goes down. With everyone full of food, we wrap up the the leftovers and toss them in the fridge, then lay out the sleeping bags. Then we take turns bathing, and get changed into our sleepwear.

Fluttershy and I place our sleeping bags side by side and lay down together. She’s dressed in a pink satin nightgown, and my does it cling. It hugs her curves beautifully, while remaining just long enough to preserve modesty. Even still, I can’t help undressing her with my eyes. I didn’t even know nightgowns could BE that clingy. She catches me staring and blushes hard. I myself have on an orange babydoll top and matching underwear. From Fluttershy’s hungry eyes, I think she approves.

Rainbow Dash lays her sleeping bag down near the left hand couch and stretches out. She wears a sky blue short sleeve shirt with blue short shorts. She tucks into her sleeping bag and passes out almost immediately. Pinkie Pie flops on hers and snuggles against her pillow, yet still awake. She wears a frilly pink satin nightgown that cuts off at the knees. Twilight places hers in the middle of the room. She’s definitely the most modest of the group, wearing a long sleeve lavender top, and long pajama pants.

Off to the right, Rarity and Applejack are snuggled up together. Applejack’s jaw drops as Rarity opens her long red robe to reveal a low cut purple nightgown. Applejack herself is dressed in a cowgirl special: a flannel shirt with no bra underneath, and a pair of shorts. Rarity turns on the movie as she and Applejack snuggle together. The film is Rarity’s choice, some sappy love story I couldn’t care less about. Rarity on the other hand, had no problem explaining the plot to anyone paying attention. I ended falling asleep halfway.

Four hours later I’m jolted awake. Another damn nightmare...even sleeping in Fluttershy’s arms can’t help me escape them. With sweat pouring down my face, I glance around the room to try to get a grip.

It’s dark in the room. The only light comes from the city streets. I look around at the others. They’re asleep peacefully, dead to the world. It must be nice to not have to be assaulted by their own mind. Carefully, I wiggle out of Fluttershy’s grasp and stumble into the kitchen. After these nightmares, I really wish I had some sun damn vodka. Unfortunately, the only thing to help me on this night is a bottle of water. But as I take a swig, a sound in the darkness catches my attention. I grab a knife Pinkie had left on the counter, flick on the overhead light for the oven, and spin around to face whoever it may be.

“Gah!” Twilight covers her eyes to block out the light until she gets used to it. Then she sees the knife, and I swear she nearly craps herself.

“What the hay?!” She screams.

“Sssssssh! Keep you damn voice down!” With my free hand I motion towards our sleeping friends. If they woke up now it would take a lot of explaining as to why I had a knife in my hand.

“What’s with the knife?!” She points at my right hand with a trembling finger.

“My place has been broken into before, so I take steps to defend myself. Remember that the next time you go skulking around in the dark in someone else’s home.”

“How was I supposed to know you were up? I only wanted some water.” She pushes past me and opens the fridge, grabbing another bottle of water. Thank the sun it wasn’t another burglar. I place the knife in the sink, and direct Twilight to join me in the dining room so we could talk without disturbing the others.

After scaring her half to death with a knife, I should probably try to make some sort conversation with the runt. “So, how does it feel to be back in the human world?”

“It’s not as much as a shock as my first trip, but still weird.”

I nod and stare out the window. “How is Equestria, anyway?”

She beams “Equestria’s been… interesting, to say the least.”

Hmm. Interesting huh? “Was Nightmare Moon ever purged?”

She lights up when I ask her. “Yes! We used the elements of Harmony to…”

“I know how you did it. You tried it on me, remember?” I swear the more I look her, the more she just pisses me off. I was supposed to be her, and Celestia...Celestia...the fuck was I to you, anyway? This topic is going to make me strangle her, so I change the topic to her love life.

“Have you met the pony Flash yet?”

She blushes hard. “Umm, yes actually...he’s a royal guard for Princess Cadence and my brother, Shining Armor.”

“The princess and the guard, cute.” Fucking Cinderella bullshit if I ever heard of it. “Have you spoken to the Flash in this world yet?

“N..no…not yet.” She squeaks. That stupid grin growing on her face is pissing me off.

“Well don't let your ‘new boyfriend’ distract you from helping me.”

Twilight gets defensive. "Of course not! My duty to Cel....the Princess always comes first!"

"I said helping ME not the damn princess! Celestia dammit you are one stupid bitch..." Seriously, she does not get it. This has nothing to do with her damn Princess or Equestria. My world is at stake. She’s no use to me if she’s going to be thinking more about how much this will impress the Princess.

"Of course. Helping you is the core part. By saving you, I can ensure that both this world and that of Equestria remain safe."

"Well excuse me for not caring about that place anymore. Equestria hasn't been my home in a long time." Five minutes of silence pass between us before Twilight speaks again.

“It would also ensure the safety of our friends here. And you. One of the goals of my mission is to make sure you're okay too, Sunset.”

I suck my teeth. “You think I believe she still cares about me?”

“You're her former star pupil. She can't help but care. I care too. You're my friend." Twilight puts on her most sympathetic voice. All she does is push the button to set me off.

“First off, we’re not friends, I’m only letting you stay here because the others ganged up on me. Second, don’t you dare tell me that sorry excuse for a leader actually cares after what she did to me.”

“The first thing she asked about when I returned was you!” Twilight whispered angrily. “If she was such a ‘sorry excuse’, why would she even ask me that?!”

Wow, this one’s actually wound up pretty tight around the Princess’ hoof. Wonder what she did to earn Twilight’s undying loyalty. I just roll my eyes and stare out the kitchen window, watching the traffic on the street below.

“What is your problem with Cel-”

“Say that name, and I will snap your FUCKING NECK!”

She backs up when I shout at her. That fear in her eyes. Strangely, that look of fear in her eyes makes me smile. The Sunset of two months ago would have thrown that plot kisser on the table, grabbed the knife from the sink, and shown her just how dangerous she could be. And in case you’re wondering, this isn’t a demon-influenced fantasy. But since torturing my nemesis with her friends sleeping nearby would be a serious setback in my recovery, I settle for giving her a little history lesson.

“I was just like you, runt. Hand picked to be the Princess’ personal student. I worshipped the ground she walked on like she was an actual god. When she picked me to be her star pupil, I was ecstatic.”

My voice starts wavering as I continue. “She built me up and created me to be a powerful magic user. I did everything I asked! I passed every fucking test she threw at me! And then I decided I’d try to impress her by doing my own experiment for once. I wanted to make the Elements of Harmony stronger!

“I wanted to make the elements powerful enough for one user to wield, so that Princess Celestia could cure her sister of Nightmare Moon’s curse forever, WITHOUT needing anyone else’s help. I kept it a secret because I wanted to surprise her with it. But I was found out when my experiment blew a hole in one of the castle’s towers.”

“And was she happy when she found out what I was doing?? Was she even appreciative?! NO! She pulled the rug from under me! Said I was ‘dangerous’! That I could never be trusted with the Element she said I was DESTINED FOR! Now you fucking tell me again that she cares for anyone but her damn self!” I spike my bottle into the sink then jump at the sound as it echoes around the kitchen. I look into the living room. Thankfully no one woke up.

Twilight just stares at me, mouth agape. She walks towards me to try and console me but I hold my arm up to block her.

“I’m sorry,” she whispers

“Don’t be…All I wanted was to be just like her.” I look out the window as a solitary tear runs down my cheek. “Now, all I care about is stopping this damn monster from clawing its way out of me.” I lean over the sink, bury my face in my arms, and start to sob quietly. Twilight puts her hand on my shoulder.

“Leave me alone Twilight.”

“But…”

“LEAVE ME ALONE!” I shout at her. She jumps back and retreats into the living room. Damn that fucking Twilight Sparkle, why did I have to remember this now. I haven’t thought about leaving that place for years, and now she wants me to believe that the princess fucking cares about me, and about what I’m going through…

Fuck her.

Author's Note

Woot woot! Twin billing tonight! I hope you guys enjoy. Next chapter we get back to the football! (or soccer, whatever country you're from) I hope you stay tuned, and be sure to R&R!