The Darkness Before Twilight
Chapter 3
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Sunday passed quickly as Sunset studied and felt like she knew all she needed to know about humans in order to survive. Monday morning she awoke and and had her breakfast. Melody had got her everything she needed for school. Sunset left and returned to the place it she first arrived. Sunset entered the school and was amazed by the school.
"Hey!" called a familiar voice.
Sunset looked over and saw the same security guard who chased her when she first arrived.
"What are you doing here?" asked the guard.
"I'm a student here." answered Sunset.
"Then why were you lurking around the other night?" asked the guard suspicious.
"I..." stammered Sunset.
"Sunset!" called another familiar voice.
Flash Sentry ran over and joined the two.
"What are you doing here?" asked Flash.
"I'm new here. I was looking for the Principal's office." answered Sunset.
"I'll take you." offered Flash.
"I'm not done-" began the guard.
The guard was unable to finish but, a rainbow haired girl went dribbling a soccer ball.
"Hey! No soccer in the building!" cried the guard.
The guard chased the rainbow haired girl.
"Let's go." said Flash.
"If this idiot is as soft as he seems, he could be useful." thought Sunset.
The two of them walked as Flash led her to the Principal's office.
"Here we are." said Flash.
"Thanks. You were so helpful." said Sunset, acting innocent.
Flash blushed and scratched the back of his head.
"You're going to be my pawn." thought Sunset.
Sunset walked over and knocked on the door.
"Who is it?" asked an all too familiar voice.
The former pony winced hearing the voice.
"My name is Sunset Shimmer. I am new." answered Sunset.
"Oh. Please come in." said Celestia.
Sunset sighed and entered the Principal's office. She saw the Principal sitting behind her desk.
"Please have a seat." said Celestia.
Sunset closed the door and sat in a chair in front of Celestia's desk.
"So Miss Shimmer, where did you come from?" asked Celestia.
The Principal opened a drawer and began flipping through files.
"Out of town." answered Sunset.
"I can't find any paperwork about you." noted Celestia.
"It must have gotten lost." offered Sunset quickly.
"This happens all the time. I've tried calling the office, but I get the runaround." said Celestia annoyed.
"She's just like the Princess." thought Sunset.
"Is there anything I can help you with?" asked Celestia.
"I'm fine." answered Sunset.
"Well, it's nice to met you." said Celestia.
"Um...likewise." replied Sunset, trying to keep up her front.
Suddenly, a bell rang.
"Oh, it's time for class. Don't want to be late on your first day." said Celestia, "I think you have Mr. Doodle."
"Nope." agreed Sunset.
Sunset got up and fast walked her way to the door.
"Miss Shimmer!" called Celestia.
Sunset stopped and turned.
"I hope you enjoy your time at Canterlot High." said Celestia.
"Sure." replied Sunset.
Sunset walked out of the Principal's office and shook her head. She noticed Flash was gone and figured he must have run off to class. Sunset found her class and grabbed herself a seat. The first half of the day seemed to go by quickly when lunch came. The kids made there way to the cafeteria.
"Let's see if they've got anything edible here." murmured Sunset.
Sunset looked at the options and saw that everything had meat - a taboo for a former pony. Regardless, not much looked too appetizing anyway.
"What ya have sweetheart?" asked Granny Smith.
"Do you have anything without meat?" asked Sunset.
"As, a vegetarian." replied Granny, "Unless you a vegan."
"Um...I don't know what that means." confessed Sunset.
Granny raised an eyebrow in surprise, but shrugged it off.
"Do ya drink milk?" asked Granny Smith.
"Yes." answered Sunset.
"Then ya ain't vegan." answered Granny.
Granny walked over to a few trays full of fruit and vegetables.
"That's more like it." sighed Sunset relieved.
Granny Smith filled her tray with food and Sunset began looking for a table.
"Sunset Shimmer! Over here!" called an annoying voice.
Sunset saw a group of five girls at a table. A pink girl was waving to her.
"Oh please." scoffed Sunset.
Sunset pointed her nose in the air and walked by the girls.
"Awe." sighed Pinkie, her hair deflating.
Apple Jack put her arm around Pinkie.
"It's okay Pinkie." said Apple Jack.
"I guess." sighed Pinkie.
Sunset continued walking until she heard a familiar voice call.
"Hey Sunset!" called Flash.
Sunset saw he was hearkening her over to an empty seat next to him.
"Let's see how much this fool cares for me." thought Sunset, suppressing a smirk.
Sunset sat down next Flash. He had a cheeseburger like most other kids.
"You can eat that?" asked Sunset surprised.
"Yeah. Most kids complain about the food, but it's not that bad." answered Flash.
"But, that cow was a living being." noted Sunset.
The former pony watched in almost horror as Flash chewed a bite of meat.
"The cows can't like being turned into food." mused Sunset.
"I never thought of that." said Flash, "I mean, it's not like they can talk to us."
"So cows are not sentient beings in this universe." thought Sunset.
"I guessed you where vegetarian. It's cool by me." said Flash.
"That's fine...I guess." replied Sunset.
The two continued to eat in silence.
"So, how do you like CHS?" asked Flash.
Sunset opened her mouth, but stopped and considered her words carefully.
"They're.....energetic." answered Sunset.
Sunset and Flash had their attention diverted to Pinkie who had put carrots up her nose.
"Imbecile." thought Sunset.
Sunset looked over to Flash who was chuckling.
"That's Pinkie Pie for you." said the guitarist.
"She always acts like that?" asked Sunset surprised.
"She's full of energy. I think it's a bit to much sugar." answered Flash jokingly.
Sunset forced a fake laugh at this.
"You're funny." said Sunset, flirtatiously.
"Um...thank." replied Flash blushing.
A small smirk came across the face of Sunset.
"I like you Flash. You're so...nice." said Sunset.
Sunset placed her hand over the hand of Flash who began to sweat.
"I think we should hang out." proposed Sunset.
Flash shook his head and gulped.
"That sounds great." said Flash, trying to keep his cool.
The two finished their meals at roughly the same time.
"I'll take your tray for you." offered Flash.
"Thank you so much." replied Sunset, beaming.
Flash took the trays and left.
"I've found my pawn all right." thought Sunset in a sinister manner.
Sunset left and continued to play schoolgirl throughout the rest of her day. School ended and Sunset began to leave, when Principal Celestia called her into her office. Sunset felt a bit worried when she entered the office.
"Please sit down." said Celestia calmly.
Sunset nodded and sat in a chair right in front of the desk.
"I first want to let you know that you are not in trouble." began Celestia.
"Then...why am I here?" asked Sunset.
"I wanted to see how your day went." answered Celestia.
A look of surprise came across the face of Sunset.
"I do this with all new students. I like to loo out for my pupils." explained Celestia.
Sunset thought for a moment.
"i did make a friend." stated Sunset.
"Oh excellent." said Celestia.
"It's Flash Sentry." noted Sunset.
"He's an fine student." replied Celestia approvingly.
A sudden knock on the door would interrupt the meeting.
"Principal Celestia. I have something for you." said a professional voice.
"Please come in." sighed Celestia.
The door opened and a dark skinned woman with blond hair entered.
"What do you have for me Miss Harshwhinny?" asked Celestia.
"A letter for you ended up in my mailbox." answered Miss Harshwhinny.
"I belief Derpy delivers the mail. I'll talk to hear." replied Celestia.
Ms. Harshwhinny handed the letter to Celestia and left.
"This will only take a moment." said Celestia.
Celetia opened the letter and began to read. Her facial expression changed to one of concern.
"What's wrong?" asked Sunset, with fake worry.
"Nothing." answered Celestia.
Celestia stopped and thought for a moment.
"I will have to cut this short. I am sorry." said Celestia.
"That's okay." replied Sunset.
Sunset Shimmer got up and left leaving Celestia alone in her office. Celestia placed her hands on her desk and looked down.
"My sister...you have returned." said Celestia uneasily.
Sunset left the school ignoring several people who tried to call her attention. Sunset momentarily considered using the bus, but she did not have the routes memorized down just yet. She walked and considered her situation the entire way. Once she got to the group home, Sunset sighed displeased by her situation. Sunset entered and shut the door behind her.
"Hopefully I can get to my room before the old hag hears me." thought Sunset.
Sunset tiptoed to the stairs and began walking up.
"Oh Sunset!" called Melody's voice from the kitchen.
"Damn." cursed Sunset softly.
Melody quickly walked out (as fast as she could) and reached Sunset.
"How was your first day?" asked Melody.
"Why are you asking me that?" asked Sunset.
"I want to see how your doing dear." answered Melody.
"How pathetic." thought Sunset.
The former pony rolled her eyes.
"It was fine." answered Sunset.
"Did you make any new friends?" asked Melody.
"One." answered Sunset.
"What is he like?" asked Melody.
"Nice." answered Sunset.
A smile came to the wrinkled face of Melody.
"That is great dear. Feel free to bring him by anytime." replied Melody.
"Yeah sure." replied Sunset, rolling her eyes.
"I am so happy for you." said the elderly woman.
Melody turned and walked off leaving Sunset feeling odd.
"That was nice of her." mused Sunset.
Sunset quickly shook her head.
"No. It's foolish of her. I will never go back." declared Sunset.
Author's Note
A/N: There we go. I know it's been a while, but I got distracted with non-pony related things and it took a while to wrap this up. Next time, we continue onward. Please review.
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