Sunset Shimmer had a hard night sleeping on her first night in the new world. A loud call awoke Sunset who stared at the ceiling. Finally she got up and headed downstairs. Sunset reached the dinning room where the others had gathered. Sunset looked around and noticed the room had brown wallpaper and two windows. She gathered toast and waffles. She poured a glass of milk to drink.

"Hello dear." said Melody.

Melody sat down next to Sunset. She had a bowl and a cup of tea.

"What are you eating?" asked Sunset curiously.

"It's Total cereal." answered Melody.

"Oh." replied Sunset uninterested.

"Would like some?" asked Melody.

"No." answered Sunset.

"Okay then." said Melody.

The two women ate in silence for a few minutes.

"Oh dear, will you will be attending Canterlot High?" asked Melody.

"I don't know." answered an annoyed Sunset.

"It's a good school. I especially loved the Wondercolts' Statue." said Melody.

"Do they have a 'Fall Formal' there?" asked Sunset.

"Yes." answered Melody.

"Actually, I do want to go there." said Sunset.

"Oh excellent." said Melody smiling.

"I just to figure out how." mused Sunset.

"Don't worry dear. I will help with that." said Melody.

"Thank you so much." said Sunset, with a fake smile.

"It's nothing." replied Melody.

"Old fool." thought Sunset.

"I remember going there when I was a lass." mused Melody warmly.

"Oh really." said Sunset, with mock interest.

"It was smaller than. It underwent was enlarged in the 1950s and underwent renovations twice." noted Melody.

"Oh really." replied Sunset, actually getting interested.

"In the late 1970s a crew came in to remove lead paint and asbestos. In the 1990s, the school reached it's current size when the school board decided to merge the middle high with Canterlot High." explained Melody.

"Dammit, I can't actually fall for this crap." thought Sunset.

"Anyway, I'm sure you'll love it there." said Melody, "It might not be Crystal Prep, but it's a very good school."

"What's Crystal Prep?" asked Sunset.

"A private academy in the north of the city." answered Melody.

Melody took a moment to sip on her tea.

"The city is divided into three segments. The Crystal Heights in the north is a wealthy and affluent neighborhood. Then there is the main part of the city. Finally, there is the Badlands in the south." explained Melody.

"There's a place called the Badlands in Equestria." noted Sunset to herself.

"The Badlands is home to the less fortunately citizens of the city. It's also home to criminals." noted Melody.

"What about Canterlot High?" asked Sunset, "It's outside the city and there are plenty of houses out there too."

"Those are the suburbs. They popped up in the 1950s with the Postwar economic boom." answered Melody.

"I see." said Sunset.

"Oh dear, don't let your food get cold." said Melody.

"Oh yeah." said Sunset.

Sunset ate her food and soon there was nothing left.

"I'm going to put my plate away." said Sunset.

"That's fine dear." replied Melody.

Sunset took her plate and cup then headed to the kitchen.

"I'll just drop these in sink. They'll get washed later." said Sunset.

Sunset placed the items in the sink, but froze as she did so.

"What am I doing?" asked Sunset.

Sunset staggered back.

"I'm going soft." said Sunset shaking.

Sunset ran back to her room and stayed there refusing to talk to anyone. Once she was sure there was nobody around, Sunset slipped out of her room and left the group home. Sunset found the library and studied there for hours learning all she could about this world.

"Man, I'm hungry." noted Sunset.

Sunset walked through the town until an intoxicating smell caught her nose.

"That's good." said Sunset.

Sunset followed the smell leading to a building with a red roof. A sign reading "Pizza Hut" identified the location.

"I need money." sighed Sunset.

"Are you hungry?" asked a masculine voice.

Sunset turned to see a boy standing next to her. He had a white shirt under a leather jacket, yellow skin and blue hair.

"Yeah, I don't have money." answered Sunset.

"I see." replied the boy.

The boy thought for a moment.

"Can you get any from your parents?" asked the boy.

"I live at that stupid group home." answered Sunset annoyed.

The boy thought for a moment.

"I recently started working and just got paid." noted the boy.

"Oh good for you." replied Sunset.

"I'll pay for you. If you want." offered the boy.

"The fool actually feels sympathy for me. I can use this." thought Sunset.

Sunset suppressed a smirk.

"That would be so great. Thank you so much." said Sunset, with fake joy.

"My name is Flash Sentry." said the boy.

"I'm Sunset Shimmer.

The two went inside and ordered. Flash got a small Meat Lover's Pizza Sunset got a small Veggie Lover's Pizza. After getting their food, the two sat down.

"This is good. Though, I can't believe these humans eat meat." thought Sunset.

"Is it good?" asked Flash.

"Yes. Thanks so much." answered Sunset, with a fake smile.

"So, can I ask about the group home?" asked Flash, uneasy.

"I recently came here from out of town." answered Sunset.

"Do you...have any family?" asked Flash, cautiously.

"No." answered Sunset.

Sunset thought for a moment.

"I don't feel comfortable talking about this." said Sunset.

"I understand." replied Flash.

"You fool." thought Sunset.

"So, are you attending Canterlot High?" asked Flash.

"Yes." answered Sunset.

"Oh great." chuckled Flash.

Flash blushed a bit.

"Is the idiot falling for me?" asked Sunset to herself.

Sunset ate another slice of pizza to hide her smirk.

"This is too easy." thought Sunset.

"So, I hope we run into each other." said Flash.

"So do I." agreed Sunset warmly.

Flash gulped nervously.

The two continued eating and finished their food.

"That was good." sighed Sunset filled.

"Yeah. Pizza Hut has good food." agreed Flash.

Flash pulled the money out of his wallet and paid the bill.

"Where are you working?" asked Sunset.

"I started at the local CVS. Of course, my dream is to be a musician." answered Flash.

"I'm sure you'll be great." said Sunset.

"Thanks." gulped Flash nervously.

The two left the Pizza Hut and split up. Sunset made her way through the city and returned to the group home. Sunset went inside and made her way to her room ignoring all the others kids her age as they watched her. Once she reached her room, Sunset took off her boots then laid down to take a nap. She slept for a bit, before a knock on the door woke her up.

"Hello dear. Can I come in?" asked Melody.

Sunset grumbled a bit to herself.

"Sure." answered Sunset.

Sunset sat up as Melody came in and sat down next to Sunset.

"I just want to let you know I have all the paperwork." said Melody.

"Great thanks." said Sunset.

"I really think you're going to like it there. It is a good school." said Melody warmly.

"I hope so." mused Sunset.

"It might not be as prestigious as an Ivy League school, it is still a fine school." said Melody.

"Sure." said Sunset, rolling her eyes.

"I have heard good things of the current Principal." Melody.

Melody thought for a moment.

"Oh curse my old age." sighed Melody.

The elderly lady thought for another moment before it came to her.

"Oh yes. It's Principal Celestia." said Melody.

Sunset froze upon hearing that name.

"Dear, are you okay?" asked Melody.

"I'm fine." answered Sunset.

The former pony shook her head.

"So her name is Celestia?" asked Sunset.

"Yes." answered Melody.

Melody scratched her head.

"If I remember correctly, there is no Vice Principal at the moment." said the elderly lady.

"There's no way she could have followed me." thought Sunset.

Sunset pondered what to do for a moment.

"So, she's a good principal then?" asked Sunset.

"From what I understand." answered Melody.

Sunset thought for a moment.

"Is she from around here?" asked the former pony.

"She graduated from Canterlot University." answered Melody.

"I assume that's a good school." replied Sunset.

"I might not be an Ivy League school, but it's still a fine institute." said Melody.

"Did you go there?" asked Sunset.

"I never went there myself." answered Melody.

"Could she have gone back and forth through the portal?" asked Sunset to herself.

"It appears she even graduated from Canterlot High." noted Melody.

"That's cool." said Sunset.

Sunset rattled her brain.

"I guess it is possible." thought Sunset.

"Are you okay?" asked Melody.

"I'm fine." answered Sunset.

"You seem to be pre-occupied." noted Melody.

"I'm just thinking about school." said Sunset quickly.

"Oh I understand." said Melody.

"She fell for it." sighed Sunset inwardly.

"I best be getting to bed soon." yawned Melody.

"Don't let me stop you." said Sunset.

"Okay dear." said Melody.

"You just head off to bed." replied Sunset.

Melody left closing the door behind her.

Sunset let out a long sigh.

"I though she'd never leave." said the girl.

The former walked back to her bed and laid back down.

"This is no way she could have followed me." said Sunset.

Sunset rubbed her chin thinking for a moment.

"Is it possible she's a doppelganger?" asked Sunset.

Sunset pondered this for a moment.

"If she is a doppelganger are there others? Do I have a doppelganger?" asked Sunset.

Sunset made up her mind.

"I'll find out Monday." said the former pony.

Author's Note

A/N: That is where chapter two will end. Next time, Sunset enrolls in Canterlot High. Please review.