Before the Sun sets II

by Witchrblizzad

Rating: teen
Tags: Sunset Shimmer, Profanity, Slice of Life, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Alternate Universe, Sad, Applejack, Mystery, Rainbow Dash, Scootaloo, Equestria Girls
Length: 1094

Rainbow Dash overhears a conversation she was not meant to hear and Applejack gets some unexpected help.

Rainbow Dash is mad at Sunset but, when she goes to confront her... Rainbow learns that not everything is as it seems. Applejack also gets some unexpected help.

Published 2018-03-16 16:10:07 UTC
Last updated 2018-03-16 16:10:07 UTC

Rainbow Dash And Applejack

I'm gonna kill her

Rainbow Dash was on her way back from soccer practice when she overheard that Sunset tripped Scootaloo up. She could look past the odd push or bump but, no one touches Scootaloo.

“I don't care about what happens to me but, hurting her was Sunsets biggest mistake.”

As Rainbow turned the corner to where Sunset, Snips and Snails usually hanged out she heard voices. Going closer she could tell that it was indeed Sunset but, she was on the phone. Listening carefully Rainbow was able to hear what was being said.

“Is this the Hive? Its Phoenix Bird, Put Thorax on... Hey, Thorax its Phoenix. I wish I was calling on more pleasant matters.”

“I guess you're right, I wouldn't call at all unless I had to. I know the last time I called was on a homeless kid but, it's bigger than that. This time its domestic violence, child abuse.”

“I wish I was. This time it's a girl by the name of Scootaloo, she lives in the Ponyville district of Canterlot City on East Street.”

Rainbow was speechless. The rage she was feeling that Sunset was to go so low as to frame Scootaloo's parents for child abuse. She knew Scootaloo's family for a long time. They would never do something like that. Just as she was about to make herself known the conversation continued.

“Hey, wait. Before you hang up I want to cash in one of my favors…”

“...I know you're right but, if you're careful you won't get caught. I just need you to set Scootaloo up with a particular family, the Dashes. They live in Cloudsdale Avenue...

Wait, the Sunset Shimmer doesn’t do anything to help anyone but herself. This is out of character for her. What the hell is she planning? Even if this was true, which it isn't. How does this help her! Again ready to break down the door Rainbow was startled by a sudden shout from the inside.

“...YES, I KNOW IT WON'T BE EASY, er... Sorry for losing my temper. This just hits a little closer to home….Don't talk about him.”

What does she mean a little closer to home? Did something happen and more importantly who is “him” The hell...

“I don't want you to go the usual route. You can't go through the normal channels, not without getting caught. I have blackmail on the parents, enough to get both of them locked up for a few decades. Use it to strike a deal for Scootaloo. Then I want you to give her a new identity...”

“Parents killed in fire, now living with the Dashes. They are her distant cousins.
Thanks. Could you tell Chrisy I said hello and thanks for tracking down the last guy. Bye.”

As Sunset dismissed the caller the door opened, leaving Rainbow face to face with Sunset.

“Um hey…”

Acting quick Sunset grabbed Rainbow by her shirt and pulled her inside. Slamming the door closed and pushing Rainbow back up against it.

“Not one word. If anyone hears of this, your life as you know it is over. I know you're not ready to tell everyone about your relationship with Fluttershy.”

“How do you know about that!” There was no way for Sunset to know about her and Fluttershy.

“I do now” Well, shit.

“You wouldn't.” Who was Rainbow kidding Sunset does what she wants when she wants.

“No, I wouldn't. I have more ‘things’ I could use. Any hints that you are spreading anything about me everyone is going to know about Cloudsdale Junior High and your trespassing onto the Wonderbolts Airbase.”

“I-” She won't tell anyone about me being gay, why? Sunset aims for low blows. What's going on?

“Now, move. I’ll call you when it's time to get her stuff”

Applejack POV

It was early in the morning when she heard a heavy knocking at the door, getting up revealed Filthy Rich and his wife Spoiled Rich. Tarnation, he’s here for his lone again.

“Now Rich ah’ know what you're here for but, Y'all is just gonna have to wait. We can't make the payment yet, just a few more weeks and you'll have your money.” He had been coming around the farm breathing down the Apple's necks. Pushing them for the money they owed, it's not even apple season, how are they supposed to pay? Applejack knew they were running out of time.

“That’s not why I'm here Applejack.” What? She looked into his eyes, he was telling the truth.

Then what ya’ here for?

I'm here to tell you that your debt has been settled and I have the money for your next two seasons.

What! How?

Somebody came around and paid off your debt and the next two loans. Before you ask who, I don't know. Some girl came around with a hood on and dropped off the money. Saying it was for you. She did it just in time too, I was about to take the land.

Are you serious

Of course, I wish you a good day. Tell Granny I said hi.” With that Filthy and Spoiled Rich left and got in their car. Applejack stays by the door until the car disappeared. She turned around when A noise came from behind her.

Granny was walking down the stairs looking at Applejack curiously. “Who was at the door just then? Not the Riches again’?” When Applejack said it was indeed them Granny continued. “Then why are you’ grinning like a frog in the rain?”

“Cause somebody paid off our debt with Rich and paid for the next two seasons.” By the expression on Grannys face, she could tell that Granny didn’t believe her.

“You're pulling my leg.” When Applejack shook her head Granny continued. “Who?”

“Not even Rich has a clue. Said somebody showed up with a hood.”

“Well then, call up Big Mac and tell him that buy the new parts for the truck.”

Alright.

Rainbow POV

Big Mac and AJ pulled into the school parking lot. Before The truck Couldn't even turn on. Where did they get the money to… Sunset.

Rainbow thought back to the day before. Sunset said something about paying off their debt. Was she telling the truth? Maybe there is more than what it seems to Sunset Shimmer.

Author's Note

Hey everyone! Just to let you know I'm planning on uploading a new story once a week for the next unforeseeable future. The next one will be on Lyra and Sweetie Drops.