Author's Note

Credit for the livestream suicide goes to Arcanum -Phantasy

Aftermath

○ CMC ○

● SWEETIE BELLE ●

“Rarity; do you know why your sister is acting like she is,” her father Hondo Flanks asked

“She must have been disturbed by Sunset’s body. Along with Apple Bloom and Scootaloo; the three created the MyStable account Anon-a-Miss,” Rarity answered

“You mean, the three of them created the account that you blamed miss Shimmer for,” Cookie Crumbles asked

“The very same. I fucked up as a friend. Twilight Sparkle’s friend showed us the hell Sunset went through,” Rarity said

“Normally, I wouldn't approve of your use of foul language; but it seems you understand what you did,” Hondo replied

“I'd ask what you meant by showing you the pain; but I guess it would be related to magic,” Cookie said

“Sunset gun dead,” Sweetie Belle said

● APPLE BLOOM ●

“Sunset gun dead,” Apple Bloom said

“What is she babbling about,” Granny Smith asked

“The death of Sunset Shimmer,” Applejack said with a shudder

“You ever find out that Anonymous person you kept on about,” Granny asked

“Bloom and her friends,” Big Mac replied
“Sis, what's wrong?”

“Thinking about her made me remember a friend of Twilight’s showing us what we put Sunset through,” AJ replied sadly

“I'd punish you, but it seems someone's done it for me,” Granny commented

● SCOOTALOO ●

“Sunset gun dead,” Scootaloo repeated

“Dash, why is your sister repeating that,” their father Bow Hothoof asked

“Punishment for her actions as Anon-a-Miss,” Dash replied “I've received mine from Twilight’s friend. Seeing the hell I put Sunset through is enough.”

“We'll have to keep an eye on Scoots. In this state, I don't want to think of what might happen,” their mother Windy Whistles commented

In just a few hours from when they left school, the creators of ‘Anon-a-Miss’ were already feeling the pain of their actions. Their parents mutually agreed to keep an eye on the trio whenever they were together; in fear of what they do. They reluctantly agreed to them having a sleepover, unaware of the plan they devised.

“You have it right, Scoots,” Sweetie Bell asked

“Yeah. When no one was looking, I swiped the pistol Sunset had,” Scootaloo replied

“Next Friday we do it at Sunset’s apartment,” Apple Bloom said as the others nodded

*Live Video chat from Anon-a-Miss*

“Dear, take a look at this,” Cookie said motioning to her husband “Grab Rarity. She needs to see this.”

“Granny, you need to see this,” Big Mac said running into the living room “AJ, get over here.”

“What the hell? Mom, dad; get in here,” Dash called from her room

‘Greetings. I'd like to introduce myself. I am Anon-a-Miss,’ a masked voice said

“What the fuck? Discord, check this out,” Chrysalis called

“WE are Anon-a-Miss. Scootaloo, Sweetie Belle and me; Apple Bloom are the creators of this page. We'd like to provide an explanation of our actions,” Apple Bloom said, removing the masking program

“We each wanted to spend time with our families; only for them brush us off for a student named Sunset Shimmer,” Sweetie Belle continued

“In retribution, the three of us decided to spill secrets about our families and pass the blame to Sunset. The plan was for them to dump her as a friend so we could be together,” Scootaloo added

“What we didn't know, was for the two months this account was active; Sunset was being bullied mercilessly by other students. Canterlot High School staff did not care about the attacks as they believed Sunset returned to her old attitude of manipulating others,” Bloom admitted

“The three of us were given a look at the pain that was inflicted on Sunset by her own hand. For our families that may be watching; we are sorry for our actions and love you very much. These next actions are our own and we would ask you not to blame yourselves,” Scootaloo said

“That looks like Sunset’s apartment,” Chrysalis commented looking at the background

“It is. Get you helmet on, we got business to take care of,” Discord said with a sense of urgency

A wrapped item was produced and revealed to be a pistol. One by one the girls placed it to their temples and fired. The sound of wood breaking was heard as two people in all black broke in to the house.

“Shows over,” Discord said ending the transmission

“Fuck! We're too late,” Chrysalis said

"Let's go. Cops will be here shortly,” Discord said

“Why did they do it,” Cookie asked

“We should have put them under suicide watch. Where did they get that gun,” Hondo asked

“Sunset. That was the same pistol she used,” Rarity answered

“We buried one friend and lost three family members,” Dash said to her parents

“Bloom’s dead? I can't believe it,” Granny Smith said

“We all saw it. Just who were those two masked people,” Big Mac commented

The next day, the families buried Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo. Principal Celestia was shocked that four students were dead over Anon-a-Miss.

“Miss Belle,” Dash said trying to avoid her friend

“This is the end of the Rainbooms, isn't it,” Pinkie asked looking at her friends

“The Rainbooms ended when Twilight called us out,” Applejack said

The rest of the funeral passed without incident as the girls parted ways with their families. Pinkie and Fluttershy remained friends while the others drifted away from one another. Once the new year started, they acted like total strangers to one another, never acknowledging one another.

○ DISCORD & CHRYSALIS ○

The two decided on getting married officially in a ceremony that was attended by Luna, Sombra and Celestia. Shortly later, Chrysalis was confirmed to be pregnant.

“It’s a girl. The doctor showed me,” Chrysalis said

“Sunrise Sparkle. If you don’t mind,” Discord said

“Named in tribute of the girls. I like it,” she replied

Once her hair started growing, everyone noticed Sunrise had purple and red hair eerily similar to Sunset’s actual design. When she was older, Discord planned on telling her about the two girls that created her namesake.

Remembering the design on the journal he had retrieved for Luna, Discord had it drawn out and had it tattooed on the other arm. Both Luna and Celestia had it tattooed as well in remembrance of their fallen student.

○ GILDA, LIGHTNING DUST & DIAMOND DOGS ○

After the seemingly slap on the wrist they received for spilling secrets to Anon-a-Miss and assaulting Sunset; the gang turned to other criminal activity under the belief they wouldn't get in trouble.

“So, we rob the store next,” Lightning Dust asked

“Yeah. Just make sure to wear the masks,” Gilda replied

They proceeded to commit armed robbery and during their escape, Gilda ended up shooting a security guard in the chest, which later resulted in her death. Four more armed robberies were also committed, without them getting caught.
Wanting to keep their thrill going, they planned on torching a house.

Unbeknownst to them; the house was occupied by Silver Spoon while Diamond Tiara and Spoiled Rich went out for an errand.

“Shit! Scram,” Gilda ordered as the group split, hearing sirens

“Diamond, there's something you need to know. Silver Spoon was trapped inside the house when it ignited. We pulled her out, but she unfortunately suffered smoke inhalation,” a firefighter said

“Who did this? They needed to be arrested,” Diamond asked

“Unfortunately, we do not know,” the fire chief replied

“Perhaps I can help. This was committed by Gilda Griffin and her friends. I monitored communications about a robbery and heard this. I am Captain Sombra of the anti-terror task force for the police's cyber division,” he said

“I have the suspects arrested,” Officer Shining Armor said “A couple friends of yours assisted with the capture.”

A few days later, the group was brought before Judge Lead for their crimes and sentencing.

“Gilda Griffin; you are charged with one count of arson; five counts of armed robbery and two counts of murder,” Judge Lead said

“Murder? I've never killed anyone,” Gilda argued

“Your companions said differently. They admitted it was you who shot the security guard while escaping and who devised the plan for arson,” the judge countered

“How'd they die,” Gilda asked

“The security guard died of her injuries after arriving at the hospital. The house you torched was occupied by a young lady who died of smoke inhalation,” the judge said

“What's going to happen to the others,” she asked

“The four of them accepted a plea bargain in order for lesser sentences by giving you up as the mastermind. Gilda Griffin; you are hereby sentenced to two counts of life in prison without the possibility for parole,” Judge Lead finished

○ PRINCIPAL CELESTIA ○

“Celestia, you know what this looks like. Four of your students are deceased after this ‘Anon-a-Miss’ event; including its creators. I'm telling you this as a friend; you and Luna need to retire from teaching,” Chancellor Neighsay said

“Vlad, I know it's bad. It was more than enough to lose a student on campus, only to have a visitor verbally berate the students over their actions. But for Faust knows how many people to see that live-stream is worse. I'll never get that image out of my head. There's one thing I want,” Celestia replied

“Very well. After that, the school will be demolished. Reports of a haunting isn't something parents want to send their children to,” he continued “I'll be accompanying you to the school when you want to go.”

“I'll see if my friends aren't busy and we can just get this done now,” she said

After calling her sister to find about the Changelings, she headed inside to tell Neighsay the news.

“My sister and her friends will be meeting us at the school.”

The two of them arrived at CHS to find Discord carrying a box of tools inside. Celestia headed to one location in particular that already had Sombra and Chrysalis waiting.

“This is,” Neighsay started

“Yes, Vlad it is,” Luna said simply

Discord opened the box and removed a grinder as Celestia opened the locker. Stuffed inside were various cards and pictures in Sunset’s memory. Chrysalis carefully placed them inside the crate as Discord sliced the door off its hinges. Both he and Sombra carried it out to the truck while Chrysalis brought the crate and grinder.

“Why that,” Neighsay asked

“Let's just say it has something to do with spirits,” Celestia replied

“Understood. It's something personal for you,” he said ignoring her answer

After departing, Luna popped the lock itself off and sprayed a clear sealer on the door to preserve the mural of Sunset as they stored it away in a private memorial in their house. Celestia and Luna decided afterwards that they would retire, then face the court of public opinion.

○ COLLEGE ○

Years after graduating CHS, college saw Vinyl and Octavia, along with Lyra and Bon Bon officially getting together as girlfriends. Pinkie and Fluttershy continued their relationship, while their friends completely split apart.

“Rainbow Dash, Rarity and Applejack; I'm going to have you three work together on this project,” their professor said

“If it's all the same to you professor; I'd rather fail this project than work with these two,” AJ said motioning to the others

“I don't care about any personal issues you three have with one another; I'm telling you to work together. I don't care how you do it, just figure it out,” the professor said

“Yes sir,” they said hesitantly

“Professor; do you mind if Fluttershy and I join them,” Pinkie asked hopefully

“If it helps them work together, go ahead,” he said

“Girls look at me. I know what happened those years ago, like you do. Your damn stubbornness is going to get you into trouble. Dash, are you really going to throw away your sports scholarship? Rarity, do you want to lose your opportunity to make an impression on the fashion world? How about you Applejack? Do you want to make sure you can live in your house,” Fluttershy asked directly

“It was our fault for everything. You two followed us when we left Sunset behind, regardless of how you really felt. The three of us should have helped our sisters out. What they were shown that day really fucked them up mentally. Perhaps if the three of us worked together, they could have gotten help,” Dash said

“None of it was your fault. They created Anon-a-Miss for the wrong reason and it grew out of control. No one could have predicted they would do that,” Pinkie added

“Pinkie, shut the fuck up. You have no right to say anything if you haven't lost someone,” AJ countered

“Actually I have. My sister Limestone committed suicide when I was in high school. She came over to a family reunion and proceeded to slit her throat in front of us. I never mentioned it, because I wanted to forget it. You never forget, all you can do is move on. Sweetie Bell, Scootaloo and Apple Bloom wouldn't want you to fight,” Pinkie replied

“Can we at least be civil to one another,” Shy asked

“How's about this. Let's get through this assignment and we'll see,” Rarity suggested

“Deal,” AJ and Dash said

As they agreed, the five of them slowly reunited their friendship, but under unstable ground. They agreed not to bring up Anon-a-Miss or the suicides, so as to no reopen old wounds. Many years later after graduating college did they actually decide to speak freely.