Author's Note

I really wanted to post this on 4/20 but I was on vacation. Fuck.

In Which Sunset Learns Drugs Are Always a Bad Idea

It was the middle of the day on a single barren highway, the sun was hot and the only sound that could be heard was the sound of an engine belonging to a car that was speeding along said highway at a frantic pace. This car happened to be an old black 1978 Dodge Challenger, which would've been in pristine condition except for the bullet holes on the side and smoke coming out from under the hood.

Starlight Glimmer wasn't concerned about that at the moment as her hands gripped the wheel tightly. Things went to hell quickly and she got the hell out of Dodge, Dodge Junction to be precise. It was complicated how she got involved with bad people but those were the people currently after her.

She glanced at her fuel gauge. Half full. She wasn't sure if her fuel tank got ruptured but eventually she would have to stop somewhere. The question was, was someone going to be waiting for her?

Meanwhile, up ahead, an appropriately red Camaro of a similar year was sitting off the road, it's engine idling quietly. The driver was wearing a leather jacket with an orange skirt and matching boots. Through the sunglasses she was wearing, she stared out into the barren desert, the heat slowly starting to get to her.

Soon she heard the unmistakable sound of an engine going full speed as a black Challenger zipped by her. It didn't take long for Sunset Shimmer to put two and two together as she slammed on the gas and the Camaro took off in pursuit. With the wind blowing in her hair, Sunset grinned slightly. This was going to be fun.

As soon as Starlight saw the other car approaching quickly, she knew she was in trouble. There was no other way to go except forward and the only thing she had for protection was the very same thing she was driving.

It wasn't long before Sunset started to pass her and as the two cars drove parallel to one another, the two of them shared a glance. Starlight couldn't easily tell since the girl was wearing sunglasses, but the smile on Sunset's face told her she thought this was amusing. That smile didn't fade as Sunset drew a .45 from her waist and pointed the gun towards her without any hesitation.

Starlight managed to duck in time as the window on her side shattered. She managed to keep her hands on the wheel but the car still managed to swerve as she fought to stay on the road. She had her foot all the way down on the pedal but the car wouldn't go any faster.

Another bullet shattered the windshield completely, showering her with glass. Starlight knew it may not be much, but she had one last card up her sleeve. She hit a button on her transmission and the engine roared loudly as the car suddenly shot away from the pursuing Camaro.

Sunset was enjoying this little game more and more as she hit the turbo on her stick as well. The engine screamed as the red car zoomed down the road. Her bumper ran into the Challenger’s rear bumper, causing the car to again swerve on the road.

Meanwhile, Officer Spitfire was sitting on the hood of her cruiser on the edge the road, staring boredly into the distance as she had nothing but the radio playing to keep her occupied. However, even with the music playing, her ears quickly picked up the unmistakable sound of an engine roaring, two of them in fact. She looked behind her and saw two cars, both very impressive and going way over the speed limit. However, it hardly looked like a joyride between the two.

Spitfire then took off her shades and jumped off the hood, closing her door and starting up the engine. She quickly turned on her sirens and shifted to drive as the car sped off in pursuit. Sure,it was a Crown Vic but it could keep up with a Challenger and Camaro.

Sunset grimaced as she saw the cruiser approach from behind. Of all times, why now? She didn't feel good about what she was about to do but priorities came first. She put the car on cruise control and reached out of the window, drawing her gun and firing on the cruiser, shattering one of the lights and sirens.

Spitfire cursed loudly as she moved back and forth on the road, trying to out maneuver the woman that was now shooting at her. She picked up her radio and tried to call for backup but unfortunately, a bullet managed to hit her in the shoulder and the kneejerk reaction caused her to lose control of the vehicle as it went off road and crashed into a group of boulders.

The door opened abruptly as Spitfire fell out, leaving a trail of blood behind from her shoulder and cuts along her body. She staggered to get up but the pain in her chest kept her down as she crawled to higher ground. However, something appeared behind her, following her slowly in black clothing looking like Death itself. Once she saw it, she attempted to pull out her gun but it was too late as the figure swallowed her in darkness.

Starlight could only watch in horror as the cruiser was taken out and her one chance of getting out of this alive was squandered. She closed her eyes for a moment, hoping some miracle would come but she was quickly disappointed. She opened her eyes with new determination. If she was going to go, she would go on her terms, not someone else's.

She kept going straight, even as a sign warned her that a turn was coming up. She gunned the motor one last time and as she saw the railing approach she braced herself. The Challenger crashed through the railing and quickly dropped down the cliff. Upon hitting the ground, the car exploded into flame.

The Camaro screeched to a halt near the crash site and Sunset got out, walking towards the edge. She looked down towards the flames for a moment and then turned around and leaned against the railing as she shook her head slightly.

Starlight suddenly woke up in a cold sweat as she looked around her bed. Holding her head slightly, she looked at what time it was and saw it was after three in the morning. “Next time I think I'll think twice before getting hammered with Trixie,” she groaned.

Sunset and Fluttershy were currently at Sunset's apartment eating takeout from Kahuna Burger that Fluttershy picked up on the way before taking Sunset home. Despite being hungry, Sunset had one hell of a headache and aside from her “dreams”, she didn't remember much.

“I can't believe I went ahead and did that,” Sunset groaned. “I didn't do anything crazy did I?”

Fluttershy stopped eating her veggie burger and gave Sunset a look. “Do you really want to know?”

“Judging by the tone of your voice it wasn't anything good but...I might as well.”

Fluttershy sighed. “Well, I managed to get you back to my van and I was about to take you home but I decided you probably would be hungry after you...sobered up.”

Already Sunset felt terrible. “Fluttershy I-”

“Oh no, I'm not done yet.” Sunset stayed quiet. “Once we got to Kahuna Burger, you weren't rambling like a lunatic anymore but you were... definitely not quite there still and…”

“Hey...Hey Fluttershy.”

“Oh good, you're okay,” Fluttershy said with a sigh of relief.

“Wanna hear an awesome song?”

“Uh...sure?”

Sunset had snatched Fluttershy's phone, which was connected to her van's stereo and went on YouTube to find the song. Unfortunately, the song Fluttershy heard was so crude she thought she was going to die, especially since it played throughout the car and they happened to be in the drive-thru. Of course, it didn't help that Sunset was dancing along with the song rather...provocatively.

“Dear Celestia, I did that!?” Sunset looked like she was going to puke.

“Yep.”

“Fluttershy...I really am sorry.”

“I know...The whole thing was my idea so I can't be upset. But I'm going to be getting some weird looks for awhile.”

“Oh good...Of course people saw.”

“If I may ask...What exactly happened?”

“Honestly I have no idea.”

“So are you feeling better?”

“I dunno, I just heard you say you were tempted to strangle me.”

“...Well maybe that's progress?” Fluttershy then got up and picked up her trash. “I have to get back now though, I'm already late as is. Will you be okay?”

“I think so. Thanks Flutters.” As Fluttershy went to the door, Sunset called out to her. “Hey...You know, I owe you a favor okay? To make things even between us?”

Fluttershy paused for a moment in thought. She then turned around and smiled. “Alright, but don't be surprised if it's a big one.”

Sunset chuckled and grimaced as she held her head. “I was kind of expecting it.”

Fluttershy waved to her and opened the door. Once she closed it and walked a few steps to make sure she was a fair distance away, a thought came to her.

“I really need a drink.”