Long Road to Friendship

As punishment for her crimes, the Elements have cursed Sunset Shimmer to do favors for anyone who asks. Lucky her. And then there's that other Twilight Sparkle she keeps running into...

After putting on the Element of Magic, Sunset Shimmer was shown just how much of a monster she really is. But that wasn't all the Elements did to her.

Sunset has now been forced to serve penance by answering any question truthfully and by doing anything asked of her, whether she wants to or not.

And she really doesn't want to.

Until all of the hatred in her heart is gone, Sunset is at the whim of her peers, unbeknownst to them of course. Can her new "friends" help her down the road to redemption?

If not, there's always that other Twilight Sparkle she keeps running into.

Current editor: Nomad_Sigma
Guest editors: Cerulean Voice, Flint Sparks, Starlight Nova, and Sholan
Extra thanks to Icarus_Gizmo, JustAnotherTimeLord, and HenryAnthonyCourtler

Cover art customized by Amber Spark!

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Posted on EQD June 25, 2014
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215392 words: Estimated about 18 hours to read

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43 Chapters:

I. When I Ruled the World—Step 1: Penance 2013-11-22 20:25:20 UTC
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Step 2: Chance Meeting 2013-11-23 00:10:56 UTC
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Step 3: Single-Minded Solitude 2013-11-23 18:17:12 UTC
3306
Step 4: The Canterlot High Five 2013-11-24 17:23:48 UTC
2533
Step 5: If you're Gonna Come Around 2013-11-26 02:13:49 UTC
5617
Step 6: 'Cause it's Gonna Make a Sound 2013-11-27 05:43:59 UTC
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Step 7: Science Fiction 2013-11-28 11:42:08 UTC
3065
Step 8: Broken System 2013-12-08 04:45:48 UTC
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II. Some Nights—Step 9: A Favor for Fluttershy 2013-12-11 03:13:23 UTC
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Step 10: Alpha Dogs (Might) Go to Heaven 2013-12-31 11:46:37 UTC
4216
Step 11: Blue Beating 2014-01-04 08:41:48 UTC
3223
Step 12: Working Together 2014-01-23 17:34:16 UTC
4513
Step 13: Sweet Melodies 2014-01-27 05:43:22 UTC
4024
Step 14: House Call 2014-02-18 08:13:06 UTC
4438
Step 15: Just Can't Win 2014-03-06 21:18:02 UTC
4155
Step 16: Ease on Down the Road 2014-04-02 23:03:45 UTC
4118
Step 17: The Spectacular Seven 2014-04-09 08:33:23 UTC
10702
Step 18: Goddess of Love and Fortune 2014-04-14 06:17:07 UTC
3025
III. No Rest for the Wicked—Step 19: Fate's Sleight of Hand 2014-04-26 19:46:28 UTC
3644
Step 20: Detention Party 2014-05-26 05:30:49 UTC
4347
Step 21: The Lulamoon Magical Item Emporium 2014-06-21 22:02:46 UTC
2713
Step 22: Berries and Facial Cream 2014-08-07 05:57:29 UTC
5887
Step 23: In the Absence of Detention 2014-08-20 04:34:56 UTC
5155
Step 24: Opposite Extremes 2014-10-10 22:59:18 UTC
4919
Step 25: Home 2014-11-18 08:50:23 UTC
4711
Step 26: The Rise and Fall of Sunset Shimmer 2014-12-24 02:14:53 UTC
7872
Step 27: Law of the Universe 2015-03-27 19:50:40 UTC
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Step 28: Love and War 2015-05-04 01:25:05 UTC
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Step 29: Vendetta 2015-06-08 06:54:00 UTC
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Step 30: Science Fiction II 2015-06-21 09:53:36 UTC
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IV. My Past Does Not Define Me—Step 31: An Evening with the Sparkles 2015-07-15 06:11:40 UTC
5788
Step 32: Makes Me Crazy 2015-08-10 17:13:31 UTC
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Step 33: Friends, Foes, and Family 2015-08-12 17:23:27 UTC
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Step 34: Words Unsaid 2015-08-15 04:10:28 UTC
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Step 35: Long Night of Solace 2015-08-17 01:39:58 UTC
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Step 36: The Trouble With Trixie 2016-01-25 08:31:13 UTC
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Step 37: Determination 2016-01-26 09:28:23 UTC
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Step 38: Princess Royale 2016-01-27 19:47:38 UTC
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Step 39: Miracle Worker I—Victory Road 2016-01-28 20:33:33 UTC
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Step 40: Miracle Worker II—Shine Like Rainbows 2016-01-29 21:57:23 UTC
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Step 41: Rising Sun 2016-01-31 03:50:57 UTC
5794
Step 42: Shooting Stars 2016-01-31 21:28:12 UTC
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Advent Moon 2016-06-28 08:54:43 UTC
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