Studying Abroad

When Twilight received that last message from Sunset Shimmer she couldn't help but smile. She was glad that Sunset wanted to be her student as well as confide and trust her. Though Twilight was quite curious to know about Sunset's past. The princess of friendship noticed that whenever Sunset would send her a message or enter her thoughts, her smile could easily out-rank Pinkie Pie's. Twilight wasn't exactly sure how she feels about Sunset Shimmer, Rarity would most likely say that she's in love with her, but Twilight didn't know for sure how she felt about her new student, and wasn't about to let that ruin their friendship. She then decided to write her reply to Sunset:

My Dear Student,

I am quite happy to hear that you trust me enough to confide in me. I obviously won't rush you into telling me about your past. I'm not one to pry...You tell me when you're good and ready to. I don't know about you, but I am looking forward to having you as my student. Also, I wanted to let you know that I found a time sometime next week that I might be able to squeeze in a visit to your world (if I can finish all my paperwork!). It will most likely be a couple weeks from now on Friday. I also wanted to tell you that if you ever need anything, I will always be there for you. Day or night, you can always come to me if you need anything.

Your friend (and teacher),

Twilight Sparkle

P.S: You don't have to address me as 'Princess Twilight', just Twilight is fine.

Meanwhile at Canterlot high, Sunset Shimmer and her friends were talking when the book started to glow and vibrate. As she read the message, Sunset couldn't help but smile. Twilight was going to try to come back in a couple weeks if she can finish up all her paperwork and such.

'Just in time for the musical showcase...' she thought to herself.

"Somebody's love-struck..." Rarity's voice brought Sunset Shimmer back to reality.

"I-I'm not...l-love-struck..." Sunset said while slightly blushing.

"She is!" Rarity gasped.

"No I'm not!" Sunset said obviously in slight denial. She sighed.

"I honestly don't know how I feel about her..." She admitted.

"Well, that's up to you to figure it out sugarcube" Applejack said.

"Excuse me, but may I sit here?" a familiar voiced asked; it was Princess Twilight's voice, but she looked different. Her hair was tied up in a messy bun and she wore black square glasses. This wasn't the Twilight they knew.

"S-sure..." Sunset invited her to sit with them.

"How is this even possible? Who is this?" Rainbow Dash whispered to Sunset.

"This is technically an alternate world to Equestria...that means this the Twilight Sparkle of his world!" Sunset replied.

"Well, let's see if my theory is right..." Sunset mumbled before facing the Twilight look-a-like.

"You're new here right?" she asked.

"Yeah, my name is Twilight Sparkle...It's funny, you look like a girl I knew at my old school...her name escapes me...it started with an 'S'...Sunny...Sunshine...Sunset! That's it! Her name is Sunset Shimmer!" She replied as the six friends gave each other worried looks.

"Heheh...that's funny because that's my name too!" Sunset replied.

She made a mental note to write to Twilight about this. After all, they're sort of the same person, perhaps she might know why 'human Twilight' is at CHS. Sunset immediately started to write her message:

Dear Princess Twilight,

The weirdest thing just happened! It would seem that there is another you here at CHS...But she looks and acts different from you...Anyway, I figured that you might have an idea on her intentions for being here? Other than that, we are all hoping that you will be able to come and visit us again and it's right at the musical showcase! Perhaps we can all play a song? You know, for old times' sake! Let us know what you think of this 'other Twilight'.

Your faithful student,

Sunset Shimmer

"What are you writing?" The other Twilight asked.

"Huh...Nothing! It's...huh...personal..." Sunset stammered as she struggled to put the book away; just in case Twilight were to reply quickly.

As the six walked towards their next classes, they made up a sort of game-plan:

"We shouldn't let her see our magic...meaning if we play, we have to be careful not to pony-up. I mean, we don't know of her intentions so...it could be risky if we let her see any magic...If I find out anything about her, or her intentions; I will keep you posted." Sunset said.

"And you need to be careful with that...magic book of yours. I mean, if she sees that book glowing, she's probably going to get suspicious..." Rainbow Dash replied.

"She has a point..." Rarity shimmed in.

"Alright! I get it! I'll keep my messages to Twilight at a minimum...at least when this 'other' Twilight is around..." Sunset replied.

Sunset Shimmer's next class was history. Luckily for her, Twilight hadn't replied (then again, the book was in her backpack that was zipped shut) seeing as the 'other' Twilight was sitting right beside her. Sunset's thoughts returned to Twilight; their Twilight. She wondered about her feelings for Twilight. Regardless of what her feelings towards Twilight were, she didn't want it to ruin their newfound friendship. Sunset spent all of history class to try to figure out her feelings for the princess of friendship, but to no avail. After history class there was a fifteen minute break where she saw that Twilight had sent her a reply and read it:

Dear Sunset Shimmer,

(I decided that I prefer to address you like this) So there is another me in your world? Well, if this girl is really me, I would have to assume that she had gotten suspicious of what's been happening at Canterlot High. I suggest that you try to hide anything to do with magic from her. (that includes this book!) Speaking of which, what are we going to do when there are two of us there? Sure we don't look exactly the same, but she will get suspicious if there's another girl at Canterlot High who looks like her and has the same name... As far as the musical showcase goes, I would love to play a song with you girls again! If you find out anything new about this 'Twilight Sparkle', please write to me as soon as you can. That way, I can do my research here in Equestria. (though I highly doubt I will find anything; it's worth a shot, right?) Hope to hear from you soon!

Your friend,

Twilight Sparkle

The girls had noticed that after reading Twilight's message, Sunset Shimmer seemed sad.

"You alright sugarcube?" Applejack asked.

"...I miss home..." she mumbled.

"If you don't mind me asking darling, but why did you leave in the first place?" Rarity asked.

"It's sort of a long story..." Sunset replied.

"Then how about we have a slumber party at my house so you can tell us this incredibly long story in the next chapter?" Pinkie exclaimed.

"The...next chapter?" Asked Applejack.

"Don't even try to make sense out of that..." Rainbow Dash replied.

"You know what? Why not? At the same time, I can attempt to tell Twilight as well...I told her I would at some point..." Sunset said.

"So it's official; slumber party at my house!" Pinkie shrieked in pure joy.