While this story is officially a sequel to 'Student of Magick', it has been written to stand alone.

After the turbulent events of her Awakening and subsequent apprenticeship, Sunset Shimmer has enjoyed the quiet years of reprieve. Her friends are settling into their lives, Pixel Bit is growing to be just as rambunctious as her mother, and Sunset has earned some standing with her fellow Mages. Her life is stable and happy, something she hopes will last.

Even as they enjoy their quiet days, enemies of the Awakened are closing on the city, all of them coming for one reason: To burn the witches and those associated with them.

Sunset has always possessed a violent side, one that has struggled each day to be loosed. Now, with hostiles targeting the people she loves, she will find the resolve that keeps her demon leashed crumbling under violence and death. Releasing her darker self would enable her to protect her friends, but she fears that she may not be able to contain it again.

Regardless of her choices, Sunset Shimmer will change.

This story is heavily influenced by the game Mage: the Awakening (2nd Edition), but it is not a full crossover and has been written to be accessible to those with no knowledge of the game.

My Little Pony, Equestria Girls, and all other related properties are © of Hasbro
Pixel Bit is © of kilala97 and is used by permission
Button Mash and his family are © of Jan Animations (characterisation also influenced by the works of Justice3442)

Cover art:
Kamikaye

Prereaders/Editors:
diealein (All)