Art of a Sun's Love Volume 1

AUGUST 3, 2038

Dawn just couldn't believe what she had heard. She just didn't know how to respond.

"Your uncle and your mom, dating?" said Venus, snickering a little. "That's so gross and Hamlet-like, Dawn."

"Shut up, Venus," Dawn muttered.

"What happened next?" asked Dusk.

"Well," said Twilight, "I was in a happy mood when school started again for the week, but I couldn't say the same for Sunset, Vincent or Flash. Comet? He was feeling better than he did at the Formal..."

OCTOBER 3, 2011

Twilight Sparkle was over the moon. Not only did she have a fantastic time at the Fall Formal, her weekend was also one of her personal best. She and Math Equation had gone to a new bookstore.

"Math and I had great fun at that new bookstore," she said to herself. "There were so many classic titles that I never even had the chance to read yet."

Presently, the train she was waiting for came to a stop at the platform, and she climbed aboard. When she got inside, she saw Flash and Vincent. They were sitting on completely different seats away from each other with their arms folded. She also noticed that they both looked very cross.

"I... don't think I need to ask," she said to herself. She'd said it so they heard her.

"Oh, hey there, Twilight," said Vincent.

Thinking that they'd be testy about the Formal, Twilight instead asked, "How was your weekend?"

"It was... okay, I suppose," said Vincent.

"It wasn't a total waste of time," said Flash.

"That's... interesting," said Twilight, hoping to break the awkwardness. But then, something else came to her.

"Vincent," she said, "I'd probably be careful around Comet and Song Cue if I were you."

"Why?"

"Remember what happened last week when... you know?"

"When Comet Tail ran off before Song Cue could answer?" asked Vincent. "Yeah, I remember. He was really upset and felt like she was going to say no."

"From what I heard," said Twilight, "she wanted to go with Comet but was heartbroken to find that he ended up with Flitter instead... and I wonder why?"

Vincent became rather nervous.

At last, the train stopped at their destination.

"Another week has just begun," said Vincent to himself. As the three got off the train, Vincent could see Song Cue up ahead.

Just keep calm, he thought, and try not to look her in the eye...

"Vincent van Colt!"

Darn it! thought Vincent as a very cross Song Cue came up to him.

"I would like a word with you," she said firmly.

"What about?" asked Vincent.

"About how you ruined my chance for a happy evening with Comet Tail at the Fall Formal!" snapped Song Cue.

"Ohh..." said Vincent calmly. "I didn't know..."

"Didn't know what?" asked Song Cue crossly. "Didn't know that I had feelings? Didn't know that I was going to say yes to Comet's invite? Why didn't you bother asking me if I would go with him?!"

"I... uh..." Vincent was too shocked to even reply.

"Look me in the eye, Vincent!" shouted Song Cue, taking the glasses off of his face. "Why did you set Comet Tail up with Flitter before I had the chance to talk to him?!"

"Because I was just trying to help him!" protested Vincent.

"Help him?" asked Song Cue, still cross. "How does setting him up with another girl before the girl he wants can talk to him count as helping?"

"Er..."

"You know what; I'm not interested in your excuses," said Song Cue.

"How am I supposed to explain my side of the story if you're too stubborn to listen?" Now it was Vincent's turn to get cross. "Comet Tail was very upset when he ran away before you could answer his invitation. He was afraid that you would have said no and because of that, I suggested Flitter go with him so it would help take his mind off the situation. I didn't mean to upset you, Song Cue. I was only trying to look after Comet Tail. He's my friend."

Before Song Cue could say anything in response, the bell rang. Still cross with each other, Vincent and Song Cue left for class.

The bad vibes between Vincent and Song Cue didn't improve during lunch period, not when Comet Tail was around.

"Hello," he said.

"Oh, hi there, Comet," said Vincent.

At that moment, Song Cue came up with a tray of food.

"Would you mind if I sit here?" she asked. "The other tables are full."

"Not at all," said Comet. "Go right ahead."

So Song Cue sat next to Comet and gave Vincent a glare.

"I guess she's still mad at you," said Comet Tail. He then added in a sarcastic tone, "Can't understand why."

"I tried to apologize!" protested Vincent. "She just won't listen."

"Let's go somewhere more quiet," said Song Cue.

"Agreed," said Comet Tail.

They picked up their trays, leaving the table.

"I'm sorry, okay?" argued Vincent. "I'm sorry I ruined a chance for you two to be together! But I didn't do it on purpose! How long to you intend to stay mad at me?"

But he didn't get a reply; they had already left.

"I wish they'd grow up," Vincent muttered crossly.

"They'll get over it," said a voice. Vincent turned around; it was Moon Dancer that called out to him.

"Hey, Moon Dancer," he said.

"Not even those two are stupid enough to hold onto a grudge," said Moon Dancer. "Those who do gain nothing from it. Believe me, I know."

"How do you know?" asked Vincent, not understanding.

"Because I acted the same way once," sighed Moon Dancer.

"You? Holding onto a grudge? No!"

"I'm afraid so. And it begins on my tenth birthday..."

SEPTEMBER 14, 2006

Between 2002 and 2008, Twilight, Moon Dancer, Lemon Hearts, Minuette, and Twinkleshine all attended Canterlot Elementary School. Moon Dancer was the oldest born September 14, 1996, followed by Twilight, then by Minuette, Lemon Hearts, and Twinkleshine as the youngest, all born 1997.

"Today is Moon Dancer's birthday, everybody," said their teacher.

Many of the students wished Moon Dancer a happy birthday.

"You're the first of us in our grade to achieve double digits," said Twilight. Moon Dancer felt proud.

"We all reach double digits, I'm sure," she said.

"You're our best friend/sister, Moon Dancer!" said Minuette, giving her a hug, joined by Lemon Hearts and Twinkleshine.

Moon Dancer felt very happy to have such great friends.

"You're all coming to my birthday party this Saturday, right?" she asked.

"Wouldn't miss it for the world," said Lemon Hearts.

"Me neither," said Twinkleshine.

"I'll be there," said Minuette.

"What about you, Twilight?" asked Moon Dancer.

"I'll try to make it," said Twilight. "But I hope to be there even if for a half hour."

"Great," said Moon Dancer.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2006

Moon Dancer was very excited as she waited for her her friends. In the living room, she was with sister Morning Roast, who was then a girl of seven with her hair streaked with pink, moderate raspberry and light grayish crimson and had purple eyes.

"Happy birthday, big sister," she said.

"Thanks, Morning Roast," said Moon Dancer, giving her sister a hug. Just then, their father, Evening Star, came into the room. He had dark crimson hair with beige and dark purple streaks and his eyes were dark amber in color. He also had a bushy beard and mustache.

"Ahh, there's our birthday girl," he said, kissing Moon Dancer on the forehead. "If only your mother could see you now."

Moon Dancer's mother had died shortly after the birth of Morning Roast, and so both girls now had to grow up motherless.

"Guests should be here at any minute," said Moon Dancer.

Suddenly, a car pulled up, and out came Lemon Hearts and her mom.

"Here I am," said Lemon Hearts cheerfully. In her hands were a medium-sized present and a small bag.

"Thanks for coming," said Moon Dancer.

Soon, Minuette and Twinkleshine also showed up, as well as a few other students from Moon Dancer's class, including Comet's older sister Lyra. But Moon Dancer was still rather disappointed.

"Where's Twilight?" she asked worriedly.

"Maybe she's running a bit late and picked out a last-minute birthday gift for you," suggested Lyra. "Whatever the reason, I'm sure she'll turn up."

"I hope so," said Moon Dancer.

Games, food, and presents went by, but still no sign of Twilight. By the time the last guest had went home, Moon Dancer felt disappointed.

"She didn't come," she said sadly. "I guess she didn't care for me at all."

Just then, a car pulled up. Out of it stepped Twilight's mother.

"Hello, Moon Dancer," she said.

"Where's Twilight?" asked Moon Dancer. "She said she'd be here."

"I'm afraid Twilight is sick in bed with the flu," said Twilight's mother.

"The flu?" asked Moon Dancer. "She could have at least called to let me know she wouldn't be able to make it!"

"She wanted to go," said Twilight's mother, "but I didn't want to her to in case anyone at your party would also get sick."

"I understand," sighed Moon Dancer. But deep down inside, she was very cross. Why did Twilight not even think of calling her herself and instead asked her mother to send her a present?

SEPTEMBER 18, 2006

Two days later, Twilight was feeling much better. She was hoping to apologize to Moon Dancer for not turning up for her birthday, but the response she'd get wouldn't be the most positive.

"Hi, Moon Dancer," said Twilight.

Moon Dancer mumbled a reply under her breath, but just loud enough so Twilight heard her. "Hey."

"Is... everything alright?" asked Twilight, feeling a bit nervous.

"No, it's not alright," growled Moon Dancer. "I was hoping for you to show up to my party, but you never came!"

"I had a cold at the time!" protested Twilight. "I wasn't faking it; it just came to me."

"That's not what really bothered me," said Moon Dancer. "What bothers me is that you sent your mom to deliver the news instead of calling me yourself! Why didn't you call me yourself and say you wouldn't be able to make it?!"

"I couldn't!" protested Twilight.

"And why not?" asked Moon Dancer. "Were you ashamed of me?"

"No! I was too ashamed of myself!"

"What do you mean?" asked Moon Dancer, not understanding where Twilight was coming from.

"When I first got ill," explained Twilight, "I was hoping it would have cleared up so I could go to your party. But it didn't. You were counting on me to come, and I was too ashamed to tell you I wasn't. I thought it best if my mom went and told you so as to cushion the blow."

"It still would have been the smart thing to do," said Moon Dancer.

"I'm sorry!" protested Twilight. "I didn't mean to get sick and miss out! What do you want me to do, kill myself?"

Moon Dancer stared in shock at Twilight's reply, almost as if she'd smashed up a priceless vase.

"Of course not!" protested Moon Dancer. Twilight was surprised by that response, and her friend continued.

"Just because I'm mad at you doesn't mean I want you to kill yourself! Killing yourself wouldn't make anything better!"

"Moon Dancer..." said Twilight quietly. She looked like she was going to cry. Before she could do so, Twilight raced away.

"Twilight?" called Moon Dancer. "Oh no..." Without wasting another second, Moon Dancer raced after her friend.

Twilight tried to hide behind a plant in the hallway. Her face was buried in her knees and she was crying.

"Twilight?"

She looked up and saw Moon Dancer looking at her with concern.

"I'm sorry I snapped at you."

Twilight wiped her eyes. "I can't stay mad at you," she said quietly. Twilight then embraced her friend in a hug.

"You're my best friend, Moon Dancer," she cried.

"You're my best friend too, Twilight," cried Moon Dancer.

OCTOBER 3, 2011

"Whoa," whispered Vincent. "I... never knew that until now, Moon Dancer."

"Well, now you do," said Moon Dancer. Just then, they noticed Comet Tail and Song Cue come back.

"I think I'll leave you to it," said Moon Dancer, standing up. "Good luck."

"Thanks," said Vincent. But he felt rather nervous inside.

"There you are," Comet said as he and Song Cue stopped within talking range of Vincent.

"We've been looking everywhere," added Song Cue.

"I hardly moved from that spot since you left me," said Vincent.

"Oh, right..."

"Didn't think of that..."

"But seriously," said Vincent. "I'm sorry that I upset the both of you."

Comet and Song Cue glanced at each other, then back at Vincent.

"Well... so long that it doesn't happen again," Song Cue told him.

"Even if you meant good," added Comet.

"Thanks guys," smiled Vincent.

"So, now that's out the way," said Song Cue, shaking that off, "any luck with Sunset?"

Vincent went red. "Wait! H-how did you know-?!" He was too stunned to finish his question.

"Uh... I kinda let it slip..." trailed Comet. "Sorry..."

"You won't tell anyone about it, right?" asked Vincent. "Especially not Flash?"

"I won't tell anyone, but I think some others found out on their own," Song Cue giggled.

"Oh boy..." Whilst Vincent was glad that Song Cue and Comet had forgiven him, he was still worried about his feelings for Sunset, especially when Song Cue said that "some others found out on their own".

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