Author's Note

Warning: there is a sex scene in this chapter. If you don't want to read that, then bounce right after the dance scene.

Sing me Something Sweet, Sing me Something Soft

Anon bit his lip, doing his best not to cry. Aj put her arm around him and hugged him tight.

"I can make a few adjustments to extend the time before she completely shuts down and keep the pre shut downs to a minimum." Aj said "But it'll only be a few hours at best."

"Do it. I'll pay whatever it takes."

"Don't you worry about payment. This one's on the house."

"Are you sure?"

"Consider giving me the privilege to deeply study the worlds first human android payment. I've learned more from this than money could ever pay back. She really is advanced beyond measure."

Aj walked back over, making the final tune up and turned her back on. She sat back upright on the table and Anon embraced her hard, letting the tears flow.

"Sunset." he sobbed

"I'm guessing you know then." she said softly "My defect."

He just couldn't believe it. He was going to lose the thing he loved most for a second time.

"I'm going to make these last few days the best god damn days of your entire life you understand me?"

Sunset gave a weak smile

"I understand perfectly."

He looked up to see she, too, was crying. No matter how much she tried to smile, no matter how much she tried to pretend she was strong, she just couldn't hide it. Anon got up and wiped the tears from her cheeks.

"Don't you cry. The face of yours doesn't look good with tears on it."

She stiffened her upper lip

"I'll stay strong."

Anon turned to Aj, giving her a huge hug in turn.

"Thank you Aj. This is a debt I could never hope to repay."

"Don't even mention it. I did this because I wanted too. You don't own me a thing."

All Anon wanted was a drink. To drown his depression in alcohol. But he didn't want Sunset to see that. His depression drinking was not a pretty sight to behold.

"Sunset."

"Yes?"

"I hate to ask this but... but can you go up to the room for now. I need to do something real fast."

She nods

"Don't be long, ok?"

"I won't be."

Anon went down to Rarity's bar. Rarity waved.

"Well hello, darling. Where's your-"

She trailed off, seeing his eyes puffy and red and his head hung low.

"Oh my. You look positively terrible."

"I feel positively terrible. I need something strong."

"Tell me what happened."

She started to prepare the drink

"It's Sunset. Apparently her systems take so much energy to operate that she's going through power cores crazy fast. She's got just 2 days left to live before she permanently shuts off."

"Then what are you doing here drinking? Do you really want your last moments with her to be nothing but a drunken blurr?"

"Just..." Anon said in a defeated tone "Just let me..."

"No. Tell you what. You go spend these days with her sober and I'll give you as many drinks as you want for free. Now is not the time to be this way."

"I'll hold you too it."

She puts her hand on his shoulder

"And remember, Anon." she said "I'm here if you need a shoulder to cry on."

"Thank you."

Anon got up off the bar stool and went back to the room with haste. Sunset was just sitting on the bed, starring blankly into the distance.

"Hel.. hello Anon."

Her voice was monotone again and it was as if she was struggling to find the focus to say the words aloud.

"Sunset what's wrong?"

"I... extended... my li-fe by... an...other day... by reducing... funct..ions."

"Reducing functions? Sunset no, don't do that!"

Her pupils spun around and just like that she was back how she used to be

"I'm sorry..."

"Don't be. You were just trying to help."

He sat beside her, putting an arm around her

"Anon?" she asked

"Yes?"

"What happens when you die?"

He didn't want to say it

"Nothing Sunset..."

"That isn't true."

"It is, I'm afraid."

"It's not. If you live, I'll continue to as well."

"How do you figure?"

"In your memories. So long as you have me in your memories, I'll be alive. I guess it's like being alive in a sense"

Anon stared with his mouth agape. She did it. She actually did a figure of speech!

"I'm so proud of you!"

"Proud of me?"

"Yes! You did a figure of speech!"

"I guess I did, didn't I?"

"You know what this calls for? A celebration. I say we go on a date."

Her eyes lit up

"A date? That sounds wonderful!"

"It will be. Let me go get ready. We'll be ready to go in an hour. I'm going to take you to the nicest restaurant on the ship. Does a movie sound good afterwards? No, better idea. There's a dance being held tonight. We'll go do that."

"I'd be honored."

In a flash of golden light, she changed into the perfect date attire. Her hair was done in a braided bun and she wore a sparkling red dress with black gloves that extended nearly to her shoulders. She had thick red lipstick and half black, half white eye shadow. She looked jaw-droppingly beautiful.

"You look more beautiful than words can do justice."

She giggled, doing a little curtsy

"Why thank you, my prince."

"Now, if you'll excuse me."

He walked in the bathroom, getting ready as fast as he could. He put on the nicest suit he owned, being absolutely meticulous to make sure it looked perfect. He looked damn good. He walked out of the shower and did a little bow.

"My lady."

"So handsome."

"Shall we?"

"Absolutely."

The two locked arms with one another setting out for a nice night. Anon thanked the stars Rarity stopped him back there. He never would've been able to enjoy this properly otherwise. This was going to be fun. They took the elevator to the top floor where all the nicest restaurants were located. They walked to a seafood restaurant getting a seat by the window. It was so picturesque. They could see the earth surrounded by thousands of stars. The waiter came to take their orders and Sunset ordered some wine.

"I thought you couldn't eat or drink." he said

"I can't, not like you anyway. I can mimic it though, just not too many times in a row."

"I'm glad. Can you taste it as well?"

"Yes. It'll be the first food I've ever tasted."

"I'm glad I have the privilege to see that."

Sunset stared out the window

"It's so beautiful up here."

"It really is."

He kissed her cheek

"Just like you."

Sunset's face turned red

"C-come on. I'm not that pretty!"

"Sunset you are the prettiest thing to ever grace my eyes."

"You are such a flatterer."

"I just call it like I see it."

"Want to see me do another figure of speech?"

"Please."

"I'm as hungry as an equine!"

He giggled

"That's cheating. I already told you that one."

"Ok, ok fine. Ummmm... I'm as thick as too short planks!"

Anon let out a hearty laugh

"I don't think you know what that means."

"It means you're stupid. That your skull is as thick as two short planks and thus you have a tiny brain."

Sunset rolled her eyes

"You and your metaphors."

"I love you, Sunset."

"I love you too."

The food and wine arrived. He got some pink colored lobster straight from another planet while Sunset got a shrimp the size of both his hands. Sunny glanced at the wine in her glass, swirling it around.

"What's wrong?"

"I don't know. It's just the first time I've ever had alcohol. I'm just nervous is all."

Anon lifted his glass in the air

"Then I propose a toast." he said "To your first drink."

They both clinked their glasses together and took a big drink. Sunset spit it out instantly.

"BLEGH!" she cried "How do you drink this stuff!?"

Anon couldn't help but go into fits of laughter

"You could say it's an acquired taste."

"I sure hope the dish is better than that."

"I've never tried it, but I've heard it's quite good. Apparently it comes from a planet that's only 5% land. And the fish there are absolutely massive. Shrimp on earth never get above the size of my thumb."

Sunset took a bite.

"Wow. This is delicious."

Anon began to crack at the lobster.

"So, according to my logs, a good way to do a date is by getting to know one another." Sunset said "What's your favorite memory?"

"My favorite memory? That's a tough one."

Truth be told, he didn't really have one. At least one that wasn't connected to his mother. But that was a subject to painful to discuss at this point. He leaned in and gave Sunset a kiss.

"I'd have to say all the time we've spent together."

Sunset smiled

"You are way to sweet for words."

"It's not my fault you're so perfect."

"Oh stop, you." she giggled

They both continued to eat, learning various things about one another. Sunset's favorite color was mint green, her favorite dish to cook was cookies, and one thing she always wanted to do was travel to various planets.

"I've got a good question for you."

"What's that?"

"Do you remember anything from your development?"

"I started much like humans do in life. I could barely form words, my legs didn't work so I had to crawl, I was even in a smaller chassis. I learned a lot quicker that humans obvious, going from toddler to adolescent mindset in but a week."

He smirked

"Were you hormonal too?"

She flicked his nose and smirked back

"No, of course not you, big meany."

"What else do you remember?"

"When they found out about my power core issue, there was a lot of nervous talking. They waited until I was nearly out of power then threw me off the side of a bridge. My leg got sliced of on one of beams during the fall."

The sad atmosphere returned as it reminded him of the reality that awaited. He couldn't let it consume him though. He had to stay strong. He last days wouldn't be spent in sadness.

"Let's change the subject. Like dessert!"

As if on cue, the waiter came back with dessert menus. Sunset looked over it carefully.

"The double chocolate cake sounds absolutely incredible." Sunset said

"I'm game."

"then it's settled."

The cake came out in good time and Anon was about to dig right in before she stopped him

"Wait, I have a better idea."

She took a piece of cake in her spoon and lifted it to his mouth.

"You're going to feed me?"

"Yeah. We'll feed each other the entire cake."

"What a strange way to do things."

"Oh you know it's cute."

She put the spoon in his mouth and his in hers. Sunset was mesmerized by the taste.

"Chocolate is so lovely."

They both keep feeding one another till most of it was gone.

"Man, I'm stuffed." Anon said

"What's next?"

"The dance. It'll be starting fairly soon."

"Hopefully you don't have two left feet."

"Well, not to toot my own horn or anything, but I did place sixth in my grade school's dance contest at age nine."

Sunset erupted into a fit of giggles

"My goodness. That is quite the accomplishment. Do you keep the trophy on the wall?"

"Well, some stars don't always get recognized for the talent they show."

"Well I am eager to see a demonstration."

Anon payed the bill and the two of them set out too the dance floor. The lights went down and the band began to play a face paced, energetic tune.

Anon swung her this way and that, twirling her under his outstretched arm. They both danced in perfect harmony, reading each other's movements down pat. As the song began to end, they did a final pirouette, Sunset landing in her beloved's arm.

"You know, for someone who placed sixth, you've got some moves." she said

"I told you, sometimes talent isn't always recognized."

She giggled and stood back up. Next was time for the all important slow, romantic tune. They both got close to one another, their right hands clasped and in the air, while their left were on each other's waist. As the tune played, they began to slowly turn around and around.

"Anon?"

"Yes?"

"I feel really lucky. The time we've spent together is by far the best time I've ever spent. You really are a great guy. I love you so much."

"I love you too. You've brought light to my dim life"

"Can you promise me something? Something important"

"Anything."

"When I finally go," she began, pausing a bit "promise me you won't fall into a deep depression. I want you to live a full life. Remember me, but please don't let the grief consume you."

"I promise I'll keep going. To keep your memory alive."

She smiled sincerely, resting her head on his shoulder

"Thank you."

"You're welcome."

They both kissed one another. A deep, loving kiss that could only be shared by those who's hearts were inseparable. Once the slow tune ended, they returned to their room. As they sat on the bed Anon could see something was up. Sunset seemed nervous, as if she was thinking about something.

"You ok Sunset? You look like you have something on your mind."

She turned a deep red

"Y-you could say that..."

He looked confused

"What's the matter?"

"W-well... you see..." she stammered "I was looking at dating customs online and well... I saw it was relatively common for couples who had a romantic night out to end it in... copulation."

Anon blushed as well. He was 100% virgin. He hadn't even thought about it.

"Well... if you think you're ready." he said "Do you have a... you know..."

She nodded, her face only glowing redder

"You don't have the ability to get pregnant, do you?"

She shook her head

"Well then. Let's get this started."

They both sat on the bed. And sat there. And sat there.

"S-so..." she stuttered "Maybe we should take our clothes off?"

"Y-yeah. "

Anon pulled off his shirt and Sunny did the same. She had quite a nice rack. As she noticed his eyes lingering on her black velvet bra she crossed her arms over her chest. Anon gave a sympathetic look and placed his hand on her shoulder.

"Sunset, if you're not ready we don't have to do this."

"N-no I'm good. Just... embarrassed."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes."

"Then let's keep going. If it's too much just tell me, ok?"

"I will."

Anon leaned into her and began to make out with her. He could feel her soft, smooth breasts squeeze against him. They made out for a long while and then prepared for the main event. They both took their pants off but Sunset stopped at her underwear.

"Sunset. You ok?"

"I'm ok. I promise."

She pulled her panties down to reveal her crown jewel. It looked positively amazing, covered in a light wetness. Sunset was similarly staring wide eye'd at his junk.

"W-wow." she said "You're big."

Nothing like a nice confidence booster.

"Thanks. You're not too hard on the eyes yourself."

Sunset got on her knees, preparing to give some head.

"Wait" Anon said "I don't want to orgasm just yet. I want to make you feel good first."

"Such a gentleman."

Anon got Sunset on his lap and pressed his fingers deep inside. It was so tight. And warm. Sunny bit her lip in response, suppressing a moan. He started to rub her insides while she made a slow, gentle gyrating movement against him. She was going wild. He fingered her for a good long while before finding what he believed was her g-spot. With a slight press, Sunset let out a long moan and spewed her female goo all over the bed and his hand. It was like a raging river. Poor Sunset looked mortified.

"Oh my gosh. A-Anon I'm so sorry."

"Don't be. That's exactly what I was hoping for."

Now it was time for the tried and true, P in V. Anon lay back on the bed while she positioned herself above him, spreading her still dripping folds. She slowly eased in, her flower barely having enough space to accommodate him. They began to hump, slowly at first, but after a bit of stretching were able to really get into it. They went at it like dogs before finally, he blew his load all over her insides and both fell on each side of the bed. Sunset's vagina was leaking his stuff all over the bed and Anon was panting and sweating like crazy.

"That was fun." she said

"You said it."

Anon was starting to feel the fatigue. He wanted more than anything to stay up. But he was just minutes away from sleep.

"Sunset?"

"Yes?"

"I'm going to bed. I'll see you tomorrow, ok?"

"I'll see you tomorrow. I love you so much."

"I love you so much too."

Within seconds, he was out like a light. The perfect day concluded.