Canterlot City

A large metropolis that has stood on the country of Equis as its main capital ever since humans first settled on this land.

Over the centuries, many of its citizens, which included some world-famous celebrities, were born there and have claimed over the years to the media that this capital was incorruptible from the dangers outside its borders for they had reliable security that inspects every dark corner to prevent new seeds of evil from sprouting and growing in numbers like weeds, provide stable shelters, education, and careers, have their own bountiful source of almost every resource known in and more interests that benefit humanity and beyond.

Canterlot City is considered to be a true "Paradise" for those who yearn for it.

But that was all a lie.

All of these claims were implanted into the minds of the people by corrupt yet well connected and resourceful authority figures as to give the illusion that this capital is the shining beacon of hope. Their illusion was a way to control both the inhabitants and outsiders into not leaving their "Paradise" and grant them any resources that they desire.

However, there are vigilant and skillful individuals who are not affected by the manipulators’ control for they knew the truth. They protect the innocent within the shadows that the self-acclaimed city has cast upon the world. The darkness provides them a veil of anonymity; not to hide their identities but conceal their intentions from notorious beings who will exploit their weaknesses and bonds of their family and friends.

These groups are in a constant war for the fate of the country's secrets; one seeks them and exploits their capabilities for their own amusement while the other defends them and learn from it for future generations. Each building in the city that harbors vast amounts of secrets that either harmless or dangerous. And among these various structures that this capital has established over the centuries, there is one school facility that contains more mysteries than the entire city and even the country of Equis itself has to offer.

These secrets that every living and non-living beings desire to know and witness such as...

Knowledge, that has been identified, gathered and studied by humans and others alike ever since the dawn of time

Technology, which builds through hardships and improves the lives of every living creature

But the most important of all,

The one which bends the realities of time and space into an unimaginable fantasy that has infinite potential including fulfilling the dreams and desires of any creature. It comes in many forms and names, however, over the recent centuries, many have decided to call this great mysterious power...

Magic.

(September 29, 2016- Autumn/Fall- Friday- Windy and Cloudy- 10:27 p.m)

"What was that?"

A dark silhouette figure quietly whispered to himself while he leaped from roof to roof or surface of various rows of suburban houses, trees and any structures that are distant from the lampposts' light. The figure was performing complex acrobatic techniques that were on par, or even excel, that from a coordinated and professional gymnast with ease and agility of a nimble feline. His speed increased with each leap on the buildings' surfaces. It would appear he was in a hurry to reach somewhere on a time limit.

I must posthaste to that great source of malice before I will be too late. The dark figure thought to himself. I don't know what I sensed just now. It wasn't from this world and incredibly strong. I just know it.

He lands at one of the suburban homes' roofs to rest and survey his surroundings as to determine where this "great source of malice's" exact position is. He squints his eyes as to get a better vision through the dark veil that the night has shrouded throughout the area. However, he wasn’t using his physical eyes to search his target but rather he was relying on his spiritual ones to hunt down an evil presence that was approaching within his city soon than later.

Although, the luminescent lights from the Moon, streetlamps, and buildings were there to provide him necessary assistance to his search. He might as well use them because he might see something unusual and not use too much of his energy.

Though, the lights also shone the figure's entire body, revealing his outfit. It was a dark sapphire and seemed to covered most of his body. He had a hood with similar colors; it had a long horizontal rectangle window that acts as a small window for his crimson red eyes. He had hand protectors on the backs of his hands. His leggings went over his legs concealing some dangerous tools and wore thick socks that dampen the sounds of his footsteps, which is the reason why none of the homes' inhabitants notice him leaping on their roofs and ledges. On the bottoms of his straw sandals, metals-like talons were set that help the figure walk on slippery surfaces of the roofs and ledges. And lastly was a minimally sized item that would tell everyone who sees him as a threat; a short straight sword in a sleek onyx dark sapphire sheath. It is tied on the top and bottom of the sheath and is carried on the figure's back, the rope sling on his right shoulder.

He observed around the area; first to the North, next was to the West, then the South and lastly...

With an intense jolt from their nerves, the figure finally found what he was hunting for and he didn’t like where it was originating; the East horizon of Canterlot City's suburb area. The sensation was like that of a lightning bolt that directly struck his body and every nerve stung with pain. He shook his head and continued his building leaping towards the location that had untold evil coming soon.

"I've never felt this wave of hostility before." The figure thought himself. "This one also seems to unnatural and... not from this world. What does this mean? How big is this threat?"

After a few more minutes of leaping, he finally reached his destination which was a local high school building that he was all to familiar with. He made his final landing on top of the roof, next to the dome-shaped structure that had colored glass panels around it. He decided to rest for a bit and prepare for the fight up ahead... no wait, it was down below.

"That's close enough!" A young female voice yelled in a threatening tone.

He looked down to see who said that and saw that the voice belonged to a fiery-haired and light amber skin girl near a marble horse statue. She wore a black leather jacket that had metal studs at the front and collar and black knee-high boots with fuschia patterns on the bottom front. Within that jacket, she wore a fuschia shirt that had a large red-yellow sun symbol spread throughout her torso. She had a skirt that matches the colors of the shirt.

"That young lady is obviously the main threat I am looking for." The figure quietly said to himself.

Behind her were two young boys who wearing both wearing black top hats with a silver line and red bow ties. They were both poorly dressed and had different body types. One was tall, lanky, had green hair and light yellow skin, and wore green jacket that had a long black collar and a snail symbol near the top left side and light brown pants. His companion was slightly shorter, plump, had two front buck teeth. orange hair and wore a black tuxedo shirt and dark navy blue jeans.

The boys, who must be acting as the redhead's servants, were holding tight on a small purple fur puppy that had green ears and hair. The little dog appeared to be struggling to escape from these boys' clutches. He must have been used as a hostage for some kind of ransom.

"Twilight!" The dog shouted in distress before the snail boy shut his mouth.

"Oh, great. A talking dog." The figure said in a deadpan tone, feeling annoyed if he was hallucinating or he actually heard the dog speak human tongue.

He shrugged it off and instead paid attention to what the redhead girl and her cronies were facing. Six girls who wore elegant and colorful dresses that shine the darkness of the night. Everyone had determined looks and prepare to fight the redhead and whatever she had for them.

The figure decided to observe closer inspection on the group's auras, an ability he gained later in his life, to see what their true personalities and if they are fighting for the side of freedom or corruption.

(Through the red eyes of the figure)

With the use of his other ability which was to perceive the environment's time slow down, he first inspected the aura of the fiery-haired girl in the leather jacket for was the most threatening person in the conflict. Her soul's color was crimson dark red, flowed out of her body like flames of hatred and surging with anger and dark desires that won't quell unless she gets whatever she wants, no matter what the costs and who she sacrifices. The figure only felt resent towards this girl when he looked into her aura. He needed to eliminate her quick before those desires are fulfilled. He knew that this option was extreme and would tilt his moral views to the dark side but if he doesn't do anything soon, something terrible will fall upon the school he is standing on.

The figure was unconcerned towards these boys for they did not have an aura that had no interesting traits and didn't see them as any form of threat other than mindless goons to the redhead. So moving on to more interesting things.

Now on the opposing group, the lavender skin girl, who must be the leader of the group. She had dark sapphire long hair with purple and raspberry pink streaks. She wore a light fuschia dress that had white and dark sapphire streaks, waistbelt and bow, it also had three white and purple stars on the bottom left of the dress.

The figure can tell that she is intelligent, hopeful and loves everything related to friendship. She must have been an expert... no, a true master of friendship and has a deep desire to spread it to everyone in the world. However, she seemed to be new to everything in this world due to the way she composed herself and the aura differed from the rest, except for the fiery-headed girl.

Behind the lavender girl was another one with white pearl skin and violet hair. Her attire consists of a light blue dress that had only one shoulder strap on the right side, a hairpiece with similar colors to that of the dress. She had a sense of fashion and elegance that can only be compared that sophisticated nobles from the figure's homeland, but she glowed with a bright generous aura that helps those in need and she smiles at her deeds towards others. She must also be the one who picked... or even designed the dresses that the girls were wearing.

Then there was a light orange skin girl who wore a light brown Stetson hat under her blonde hair like one of those protagonists from old Westerner movies that his female apprentice kept showing him despite having a busy schedule on his secret life and training. Her hat had a bright red rose on the front center of the light green line. She wore a white scarf and her dress was light navy blue with a red waistband and red apple marks on the bottom of her skirt.

With a single glance of her aura, he could easily see that this one appeared to be the most responsible and honest one in the group. The figure felt like he could trust this girl with any problem he had even if it was impossible to achieve for she will motivate you on hard work and appreciate what you have in the end.

The most colorful of the girls was the one with the rainbow hair and light cyan skin. She had a matching color dress that had a purple belt and a gold thunder cloud accessory on the center. Her aura had a wild and boastful personality that would've been off-putting to most people but her enthusiasm for every physical activity and her unbreakable loyalty attracts the most interesting individuals, something that the figure could relate to.

This unbreakable loyalty made the figure envious for he had a difficulty trusting his allies and friends over his logic. And there was also the time when he abandoned everyone that was dear to him. He expected the colors of her aura to be a spectrum of rainbows but to his surprise, it was bright orange meaning she is hiding something about her identity.

The figure shook his head to get rid of that train of thought and observe the next girl, who seemed to be the shy one in the group. The girl with long light pink hair and light yellow skin matches the description. Unlike the girls' short skirt dresses, this one's cyan blue dress had a long yellow skirt that reaches down to her knees; it also had a tiny pink butterfly on her waist and a blue one on the right side of her hair. Her shyness might be her main personality, it wasn't her defining trait, it was her kindness to every living being.

Her aura was light pink and had a natural attraction to every creature in the world, trustworthy humans and maybe even beyond. She would do anything to take care of the creatures and her close friends and family for they are the dearest to her kind shy heart. The figure cringed and had a paralyzed sensation when he looked deeper into her aura. He felt like her soul STARED back at him to asked... No, demanded not look any further. This must be her assertive side that has yet to be released. If it ever came out, even the most fearsome individuals would tremble in fear if they encountered this assertive side.

And lastly was a girl who was pink all over her body. She wore a strapless dress that had similar colors to that of the elegant girl's, with an addition of a yellow waistbelt and purple skirt. She also had a tiny light blue top hat that the figure couldn't help but giggle for it seemed to be overwhelmed by the girl's big poofy pink hair. Her aura shined so bright with light blue color and positive energy that can she make any depressed individual near her to smile and laugh all day and night.

He could sense that she has an innate ability to organize amazing parties and any other festive events that the calendar or herself has set up. Yet again, the figure had the same feeling when he looked deeper into her soul just like with the last girl but this one caused him to actually backed away a few steps before returning to his post. There was a dark presence inside this pink girl that has been heavily chained and locked away where no one will know and witness. It wasn't evil, it was just plain crazy for it had an intent to take over the girl's body and physically assault the redhead girl and the boys for no reason. But somehow, the pink girl restrained it before a glimpse of its presence got out.

What this all means is that pink girl is crazy and somebody should call the authorities before she turns everything topsy-turvy.

However, there was one aura that exceeds with more power than the entire group and it is not even a living being. The source of this great power came from the lavender girl's head. She was wearing a golden crown with a six-pointed light purple star that is perfectly suited for a sovereign princess to wear. It appeared to be realistic as it gleams with gold, jewels, and royalty. The figure can feel a powerful and ancient energy emit from that crown, he decided to pay close observation on that item for it might... no, it will be the catalyst of the upcoming great malice.

He ceased his abilities to see what happens next.

After the figure was finished observing on everyone, he could see that each of these colorful girls glowed a virtuous aura that can only be compared that to legendary figures in history who benefit mankind and beyond.

The redhead was holding on a heavy sledgehammer with both of her hands but the figure sees that she has no intent on destroying or even damaging the statue as if it was important to her and depending on the aura she's emitting, the statue was her means of escaping... or conquering whatever's inside.

The ambiance became more hostile and tense as each second pass by. It was like a personalized battle between good and evil. The outcome on who will win this battle was undetermined.

"The threat is here..." The figure said, skeptical about the current situation. "... yet there's nothing here other than a pack of strange young teenagers in unusually bright outfits, fighting over a talking purple dog and... that marble statue."

"Don't hurt him!" The lavender girl demanded as she scowled at the redhead, slightly raising her arms and gripped her hands.

"Oh, I wouldn't dream of it." The redhead said with an evil grin, tightening her grip on the sledgehammer. "I'm not a monster Twilight."

"Let go of the dog." She ordered her cronies, who obeyed her order. They lowered the purple dog to the ground and it immediately ran straight to the lavender girl, who hugged the little animal with a relieved smile

"So, that girl whose aura sparkles with friendship name is Twilight." The figure said to himself, resting his arms on the roof's ledge.

"Yes and that mischevious fiery redhead is Sarah "Sunset" Shimmer." A familiar voice of a woman joined in on the figure's observation.

"Good evening. Luna." He nonchalantly greeted his friend. He wasn't even surprised that she came up to the roof without notifying of her arrival for he sensed her presence a while ago.

His friend who suddenly appeared on his right side was an adult woman in her late twenties. She had grey skin and long sapphire hair. She wore a light magenta shirt that had a sapphire-colored belt and white collar with a crescent moon button, dark blue pants, and pointy white heel shoes.

"Good evening as well, Sensei," Luna said. "I can never surprise you, can I?"

"As a master of stealth and deception, I have to be aware of my surrounding at all times or I might face immediate death and dishonor to my past ancestors for being irresponsible."

"Ninjas." Luna giggled. "One day, I will get a chance to scare you straight."

"And you would know that if you do such a thing, I might accidentally kill you." The figure responded, serious about what he said.

"Yeah..." She agreed, turned her head to the left. "Just like happened last time."

"Hey! He only got minor injuries." He said, rubbed the back of his head with his right hand. "Though I'm still paying for that bill. But in all seriousness, Luna. You felt that malice right here, right?"

"Yes, and it is originating directly at Sunset." Luna glared her eyes towards the redhead. "I always suspected that girl. With her mysterious background and rude attitude towards everyone, I wouldn't be surprised that she might the spawn of the Devil."

"And she enrolls in this school for how long exactly?"

"Three years," Luna responded, frustrated to admit. "Some school staff, students and I wanted to expel her during her second semester for we hypothesized that she might have been the cause of ruining the friendships and strengthening the social cliques. That girl carefully concealed her tracks, leaving no solid proof. Tia refused to acknowledge our request to give the red-headed demon an expulsion due to her valedictorian status and that Tia saw a bright future on that girl ." She shook her head disapprovingly at her sister's lack of hindsight. "I do not want to speak ill of my sister's words of wisdom but that is a load of bullshit. That girl has been nothing but a menace to society and friendship." She pointed down below on the school grounds." You see those girls who are confronting Sunset right now."

The figure never left his sight on the confrontation, the girls were talking to Sunset about something but he nodded.

"Through careful eavesdropping on one of their conversations, I found out this afternoon that Sunset was the main cause of destroying those girls' friendship with the deceiving power of miscommunication. Twilight was the one who fixed their friendship."

"I see."

"And I just found out that she is also this year's Princess of the Fall Formal, which is pretty impressive for a newcomer."

"Oh, she's a new student?" He questioned.

"Well, from what my sister told me, Twilight claims that she is a transfer student from a far-off place and has taken interest in participating in this year's Fall Formal."

"You have doubts about that information, Luna?" The man asked.

"Yes. Just like Sunset, Twilight had a mysterious background and she wouldn't explain where she is exactly from." Luna let out an exhausted sigh. "Due to my sister's error and trusting nature, this girl easily got in without an application form or a background check."

"Well, your sister does know what's best. Maybe, she knew that this Twilight was hiding something from all of you but still let her roam around the school because she might help change this school and its students for the better.

"I guess you're right," Luna agreed. "But I could have at least gathered information from her if I interrogated her when she got in trouble."

"What happened?" The raised an eyebrow, curious what the woman said.

"Sunset poorly framed her for destroying the preparations of the Fall Formal that my students worked so hard on."

"That's horrible." The man said, disgusted that someone so young actually has that nature to commit such a heinous deed and pinned the blame on someone innocent. Usually, toddlers would do that but he guessed that maybe reckless teens do it as well. "Did you punished her?"

"No, a boy named Flash Sentry defended and proved her innocence," Luna responded, a little smile appeared on her face. Although, it wasn't grateful smile but rather an amused one. "It wouldn't have mattered since the only the evidence I got on the vandalism was inadequately edited photos of Twilight Sparkle damaging the preparations in weird and stiff poses." The woman began to giggle as she couldn't resist it anymore. "It wasn't even photoshop, someone just took physical pictures of Twilight and cut and paste it to the incriminating photos. I mean, they didn't even wait to let the glue dry before giving them to me."

"That is very stupid." The man joined in on the laughter. "And glue? What were they thinking?"

"I know right." Luna giggled for a few more seconds before she regained her calm behavior. "Ahem... Anyway, Twilight left my office before I could ask questions. I did have another chance to give her and her friends/accomplices detention or some sort of punishment for a little show they pulled earlier. However, sister stopped me due to the show being "positive morale boost" to all the students to get them excited for Fall Formal."

"I was going to ask what it was about..." The figure said. "But I can presume that this about the singing and dance they performed in your school dining hall earlier this morning."

"Ah! H-how did you know about that?" Luna nervously asked.

"I saw it on the top trending videos this late afternoon. I think the whole world knows about it." The man said. "It was nice but annoying to hear all day. And unfortunately, my staff also saw the video and repeatedly jumped and stomped on my floors while singing to that catchy music on full volume." He shook his head disapprovingly and sighed. "Although I do have to admit that I'm a little impressed that you have some very talented students, Luna."

"Well. Thank you, Sensei..." Luna blushed at her teacher/friend's compliment but shook it off when she sensed horrifying something coming. It felt like a lightning bolt stricken down on her multiple times. "Sensei, you definitely felt that one, right?"

"Yes." The man agreed. "And it seems to be getting worse and approaching fast."

"But isn't it already here. Sometimes, these abilities are completely random." Luna said, skeptical on what her teacher is describing. "Sunset's the main source and you must have checked her aura. How is it growing at an exponential rate?"

"I don't know, Luna." The man said, unsure what is going on anymore."There are only two likely reasons for this phenomenon and sudden power boost. One is that she took large amounts of dangerous performance-enhancing drugs like that new drug, Storm."

"I can see that happening but she would be dead by now if took any amount for her age." Luna took a glance at Sunset to confirm if she's not dead or having a seizure. The redhead seemed to be physically fine as she is chasing after the girls with her two underlings. They appeared to be playing catch with the Fall Formal crown. The woman simply shrugged it off and think of that moment as weird, insane, and childish. "But her being alive means it's not that. And the second one?"

"Magic." He solemnly answered with a furious scowl.

"Fuck..." Luna quietly cursed under her breath. Knowing too well what that meant.

"I'll take that!" Sunset's voice shouted in satisfaction.

The figure and woman quickly returned to their observation after they heard the redhead's voice. What currently is happening while the duo was talking is that both opposing groups were spreading out all over the area and the redhead, Sunset Simmer who seemed to dropped her sledgehammer to chase and grab the crown. She revealed an evil grin on her face as if the crown she snatched from the girls was important to her... and gravely dangerous to everyone.

Welp, they're all fucked.

Author's Note

Hey guys, this is a new story about Sunset Shimmer and somehow got the attention of the ninjas in the Human. I'm trying to map out my stories' universe with the canon movies, comics, and shorts.

I've pretty much occupied with plenty of other works like writing, planning my other stories, reading suggestions, and researching to improve my writing.

Anyway, that's it for now.

Thanks for reading these tales of secrets,

Nightwatch the Rogue Shinobi Fading Out.