A Fluffy Hearths' Warming

Sunset shifted uncomfortably in her orange and red, tailored suit that Rarity made her earlier on. The purple haired Unicorn had insisted to make her one and that Sunset 'simply must' wear it, even when Sunset told her that it was just a simple get-together with friends.

Sunset juggled the poorly-wrapped gift in her hooves. I have got to get used to not having hands she thought to herself. The wait was killing Sunset; seriously, where was Twilight?

Her best friends, Diamond Dust and Thunder Lane sat by by her, all three were under a huge, beautiful, sparkling Harth's Warming Tree in Ponyville's Town Centre. Diamond plunked her hoof on the red Alicorns' shoulder. "Stop worrying. I'm sure your girlfriend will show up soon."

Sunset removed the Pegasus's hoof. "She's not my girlfriend." Yet. Sunset thought the last part to herself.

Diamond laughed and peered up at the star on the massive Hearth's Warming tree. She smiled warmly. "That's a nice touch."

"What?" Sunset and Thunder followed Diamond's gaze and chuckled. Someone – probably Pinkie Pie – had drawn a smiley face on the star that sat on the very top of the tree. "Yeah, that is a nice touch." Sunset grinned as she turned to her friends.

They both were gone.

"Diamond? Thunder!? Why you little…" Sunset said from behind clenched teeth.

"Sunset!" a sweet voice called from nearby.

She turned to spy Twilight walking towards her, a cute smile was on Twilight's face. She had two blue stars behind her right ear and the light of the tree reflected on Twilight to define every feature on her body, from her vibrant eyes to her sparkling Cutie-mark.

"Wow…" Sunset marveled. "You look...amazing."

"Thanks," Twilight smiled, hiding her blush. She produced a perfectly-wrapped box from behind her. "Happy Harth's Warming, Sunset." Twilight handed it to Sunset.

She smiled and handed her present to Twilight. "Happy Harth's Warming, Twilight."

Twilight giggled at the present. "Let me guess; you wrapped this yourself?"

Sunset flushed and nodded with fake pride. "Didn't even need magic."

"I can see that." The pair both giggled; "Thank you." She nodded to Sunset. "Open yours first."

Sunset smiled back and carefully opened the box with her magic. It contained a beautiful crystal Phoenix with a curved tail. The Phoenix seemed to have six different shades of orange spanned and mixed with the shades of red and yellow it also contained, making it look as if the sunset itself was trapped inside. It had an almost golden sparkle and the curve in the tail allowed Sunset to place the gem behind her ear." Sunset grinned at Twilight. "Wow, this is so beautiful Twilight, Thank you so much."

Twilight blushed. "You're welcome."

"Open yours."

Twilight poked her tongue out in concentration and tore off the paper using her magic. Inside was a box, which she opened. Inside, encased in bubble wrap, were two books, one of human history and another of human anatomy, each were about seven inches thick, both were hardcover and the inside writing was in small print with diagrams, as much information as possible was packed into those books. Twilight couldn't escape the huge smile that was successfully invading her face."OhmygoshOhmygoshOmygosh!"

"I bought it from the other world, The girls also left you a note." Sunset told her, referring to the mirror.

Twilight opened the first page to see the note Sunset must've meant and a picture of all of her friends in the other world with Sunset Shimmer Merry Christmas! We hope to see you soon. Love: your friends.. She looked up at Sunset. "Thank you." She walked up to Sunset and gave her a kiss on the lips.

A goofy grin fell on Sunset's lips as she kissed the purple Princess back. Oh boy. She kissed me. She kissed me! She's kissing me!!!!

Thunder and Diamond were hiding behind the Harth's Warming tree. "About damn time," Thunder murmured with a grin causing Diamond to laugh.

"I couldn't agree more."