I took a shower. Blah blah blah. I then proceeded to get a blade. I looked at myself in the mirror. Tears were streaming down my face. It's been awhile since I've done this but I only do it when I can't handle my emotions. I then made a cut on my arm. Luckily my friends won't see it because I'm wearing long sleeves. Afterwards, I came out of the bathroom and Twilight, Rarity, and Pinkie were looking at me.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" I said nervously.

"Sunset. We love you darling but what are you hiding?" Rarity said.
"Nothing."
"Oh really? Because this text we got says otherwise." Pinkie pie showed me her phone.

Unknown Number: I don't give out my sources but Sunset's hiding something. She's keeping some secrets from you all. Also, I don't give out my identity either. ;)

"They're just trying to get to you. I'm not hiding anything."

"Yes you are. You're behaving more distant than normal." Twilight joined in.

"Life has just been hard lately." I walked over to the bed. Pinkie Pie turned off the light.

I laid in bed and so many thoughts were going through my head. I should tell them. But I'm scared to. Then I got a text.

Unknown Number: You still didn't tell them. Maybe I need to take this to drastic measures.

Me: What do you mean?

Unknown Number: I'll pester your friends to share their secrets. Everyone has a secret and I know them all. I'm watching you. ;)

I set my phone down and fell asleep. That's when nightmares were happening.

Me and my friends were hanging out at this clothing store.

"OH MY GOSH! THIS DRESS IS FABULOUS!" Rarity exclaimed, while holding out this strapless blue and red dress.
"Yeah it looks good on you." Fluttershy said.
"This dress is NOT pretty." I said, holding this really short dress with an ugly shade of green and brown.

All of us were laughing. We all were having a good time. Then my parents came with a gun.

"SUNSET! WE FOUND YOU! NOW COME WITH US OR SHE GOES DOWN!" My dad was pointing to Twilight.

"NO! NONE OF THAT IS HAPPENING! I'M NOT LETTING IT!" I screamed.
"Oh really. Well goodbye precious friend of yours." My mom shot Twilight. My dad took the gun.
"How about a bonus." My dad shot the others.
I started sobbing.

"What do you want from me? I ran away because you guys never cared. I was thrown to the side most of the time." I dropped to the floor.

"NOT TRUE! YOU SELFISH BRAT!" My mom slapped me.

She slapped me so hard I was knocked to the ground. I was losing consciousness.

"SUNSET! SUNSET! SUNSET!"

"Sunset! Wake up!" It was Twilight.
I woke up, I was sweating and heavily breathing. "Twilight? Did I wake you up? I'm so sorry!"

I proceeded to grab her and pull her into a hug.

"Sunset. It's fine. You were shaking and talking and crying in your sleep. I know something is up but I can't help you if you don't tell me." Twilight was whispering so we didn't wake the others up.

I was shaking. "I-I had a nightmare. But I guess I can tell you what's going on but please don't tell the others. M-My parents neglected me growing up so I ran away and began studies with Celestia. During the road trip, Princess Twilight informed me that my parents went through the portal to go looking for me. I know they're after me. And I keep getting a text from an unknown number that I have secrets and that they're watching me." I was sobbing. Twilight pulled me in a hug.

"If your parents find you, remember that we have your back and we'll help you through this. Just try to not let it ruin your trip. Anything else you need to tell me?"
"No. That's it." I lied. I didn't want to talk about my depression.
"Okay. Now try to sleep. We have a whole day ahead of us tomorrow. Goodnight Sunset." Twilight said.
"Goodnight Twilight." I said. After 30 minutes, I eventually fell asleep.

"WAKE UP SUNSET!" It was Pinkie. I sat up on my bed. I saw all the others. "What time is it?" I asked.
"10:32. We let you sleep another hour." Rainbow Dash said.
"Oh. Thanks." I went to go get dressed. I also got a text.

Unknown Number: Good progress. Now tell the others and tell them your other secret. ;)

Me: Not ready yet.

Unknown Number: You'll never be. Don't worry, I'll keep bothering you until you do so. You'll never escape this torture ;)

I then started to cry. What am I doing? I took my razor blade and slit both my wrists twice. I grabbed some bracelets to cover them. I felt a little better. How would my friends react to this? They'll probably never talk to me again. I sat down on the bathroom floor and cried for a few minutes. I then realized that I shouldn't worry my friends so I wiped my tears and got up and got out.

"Twilight? Where are the others?" I asked.
"They're checking out and putting our stuff in the bus. I waited for you. Also I got a text saying that you have other secrets that you're not telling me."
"That's not true." I lied.
"Really?"
"Why would you trust an unknown number over your best friend?"
"Look. I don't know who it is but I know you. You don't typically open up to people. I don't know what you're going through but I want you to know that I love you and I'll always be there for you." Me and Twilight hugged.

"Hate to interrupt whatever you're doing but I'M HUNGRY! We're trying to figure out what we want for brunch." Rainbow Dash said. "Also Sunset, you have first driving shift."

"We'll be out in a second." Twilight called out. "Now Sunset, you know that I'm here if you need to talk."
"I know. Now I'm gonna try to have fun. I don't want to ruin this road trip. Race you to the bus!" I started to run and I got to the bus first.
"I WIN! AND I GET NOTHING!"
"HEY NO FAIR! I WASN'T READY!" Me and Twilight started laughing.

"Hey Sunset and Twilight. I have something to say that you'll get annoyed of. LET'S GO ALREADY!" Rainbow Dash said.
I think she was referencing Bender from Futurama in the episode 'Game of Tones.' There were probably other episodes but I honestly don't remember.

We went on the bus and I sat on the driver's seat. I remember with the help of my friends, I passed my re-take driver's test.
"So where are we going for brunch?" I asked.
"I was thinking Main Street Cafe." Applejack said.
"YAAAAY! I WANT FOOD!" Pinkie Pie screamed.
"Where is that exactly?" I asked.
"Just use this GPS and you'll be fine." Fluttershy said as she handed me the GPS.

After a 5 minute drive, we got to the cafe. It wasn't crowded thankfully. We sat down at a table and ordered our food. After we got done with our food, we went back on the bus.

Author's Note

So originally, the hotel part wasn't gonna be that long but when I was typing, I got more ideas so it got longer. There was no song referenced in this chapter. I couldn't think of one. But sorry the ending was kind of rushed. I started to get a bunch of ideas for my next chapter so I wanted to finish this one.

So here's the hint for this chapter: The main 7 go to a low-class and kind of ghetto city next. WHICH CITY IS THAT?! DUN DUN DUNNNNN!