It had been about two weeks since Vice-Principal Luna was under the control of a Number. The school was now back to normal, and most of the stuff Vice-Principal Luna paid for with the school funds had been removed, except for the security cameras.

Pinkie and the other’s wanted to make a secret number investigation squad or S.N.I.S.

It was after school on Friday. Sunset was heading back to her apartment.

“Sunset, may I ask you a question?” Asked Cosmo.

“Sure, what’s up?” Said Sunset.

“This idea that Pinkie Pie had about the Secret Number Investigation Squad. Are you going to join them?”

Sunset looked down at the ground. “It’s complicated,” She said with a sigh. “I want their help with the Number cards, but I’m afraid that I’ll be putting them in danger again.”

Cosmo understood Sunset’s Dilemma.

Sunset got back to her appointment to find a note nailed to the door. It read ‘Eviction Notice.’ “WHAT!!!” Sunset shouted, her eyes going wide in shock.

“What does this mean, Sunset?” Asked Cosmo.

Sunset, with a shaky voice, replied, “T-this means I'll be homeless.” Sunset ran up some more flights of stairs to her Landlords appointment. She knocked on the door.

An older looking man answered and opened the door. “Hello Sunset. I know why you're here,” The man said.

“Look, I know I’m a little behind on the rent but…” She stopped speaking when the landlord raised his hand.

“Listen Sunset, you're a good kid and all, but the problem is that you are two months behind. I truly am sorry, but I’ve got no choice here. You have until the end of the month to pay off your debt or you’ll have to move out.” He gave her an apologetic look, before closing the door.

Sunset returned back to her appointment to think how she was going to get out of this mess.

Cosmo flew down to Sunset’s level. “From my understanding of this world, we need money to pay off your debt.”

“Yeah, you're right,” said Sunset with a sigh. “But the problem is, I have no money to pay off my debt. I can’t deal with this now. I need to try and think about this.”

The next day at school, Sunset met up with her friends in the music room where the girls had gathered. Sunset stood up in front of them to get their attention. “Okay, listen up. I got something to tell you guys.”

Pinkie cut in, saying, “Oh, I know! You're going to tell us about how you got your First Number! Or are you going to tell us that it’s too dangerous for us to be involved?! Or maybe…” Rainbow Dash put her hand on Pinkie’s mouth, stopping her rambling.

“How about we let Sunset actually tell us,” Said Rainbow, rolling her eyes.

Sunset explained her situation with her Landlord. Needless to say, the girls were shocked.

“You're going to get kicked out?” Asked Applejack

“What are you going to do?” Asked Fluttershy.

“We must do something!” Stated Rarity.

Twilight looked at Sunset. “Sunset, what did you do to earn money before?” She asked.

“I had a job, but the place I worked at got shut down. And it’s been a challenge to find work.” Sunset placed her head into her hand. “I don’t know what to do.”

“Yeah, that is a problem,” Said Twilight.

Spike poked out his head from Twilight’s bag. “How about that crazy guy? You know, the one who gave Derpy those gems.”

“I may be desperate, but I don’t want to ask for handouts,”Sunset said with a frown.

“I got an idea!” Said Rainbow. “We just need to get Sunset a new job and that will fix everything!”

Sunset put her hand to her chin to think. “I have tried to look for work before, but who knows, we might get lucky. Alright, yeah, let’s do it!”

Meanwhile, the Crusaders were inside the School Library.

“Okay, girls! We've got 15 booster packs, that’s 5 each!” Said Applebloom excitedly.

“Alright, so how are we going to do this?” Asked Scootaloo.

“How about we randomly pick 5 and take it from there?” Asked Sweetie Belle.

The girls nodded their heads to agree. But before anything else could happen, Diamond Tiara and her best friend, Silver Spoon ran into the library.

“Did we lose her?” Asked Diamond Tiara, in a slightly panicked voice.

“I think so,” Replied Silver Spoon.

Applebloom and her friends looked at Diamond and Silver. “Is everything okay, girls?” Asked Sweetie Belle.

The two girls didn’t answer. Instead, they dashed over to the girls, and hid under the table the three Crusaders were using. “We are not here, got it!” Hissed Diamond.

The Crusaders looked at each other and shrugged.

Then the door swung open, and a girl carrying a teddy bear with diamonds stitched in its eyes walked in. She wore a dress like that of a princess, she even had a crown on her brow like the queen of England had. She scanned the room, then she walked over to the Crusaders. “Have you three seen Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon?” She asked in a high society tone.

“Sorry, no, we’ve been busy with our own stuff,” Replied Applebloom.

The girl looked down at the booster packs. “I understand, I mean I play this game myself but I have a custom deck. And I have a collection of super rare cards,” She said arrogantly.

“Well in any case we’ll just get back to doing what we're doing,” Stated Scootaloo.

“Well, I suppose I should leave you commoners be,” The girl said, before walking out of the library, her nose held high. After she left, Diamond and Silver crawled out of their hiding place.

“I think we can see why you want to avoid her,” said Sweetie Belle.

“Yeah, we better get going. She might come back here,” said Diamond.

Then the two rich girls left the library as fast as they could.

“Let’s resume without any more interruptions,” suggested Scootaloo.

Applebloom opened her first booster pack, and found three cards inside. She looked at them, and her eyes widened in shock and surprise. “No way!” She gasped.

“What’s wrong?” Asked Sweetie Belle.

Applebloom showed the cards to her friends. The two of them nearly jumped in shock. “I can’t believe my eyes!” Exclaimed Scootaloo.

“I know, how is this possible?!” Asked Sweetie Belle.

Applebloom then noticed a note inside the pack.”Hey, girls, listen to this,” she said, reading the note allowed. “To whomever this may concern, congratulations on finding these three cards. This was a little game I felt like playing just for entertainment. With these cards, you’ll be the talk of the town. All the best. Yours sincerely, Maximillion Pegasus?!”

“Wow!” the girls said at once.

“This is so awesome! You're the luckiest girl alive!” Stated Scootaloo.

“What are you going to do with them?” Asked Sweetie Belle.

“I-I don’t know,” Replied Applebloom, a little overwhelmed by her sudden good fortune.

Just then, the girl that Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon were avoiding returned to the library. “Back here again? Commoner buildings are so easy to get lost in,” She complained. She looked at the Crusaders and saw the cards in Applebloom’s hands. She got a greedy glint in her eyes, and dashed over to them. “Those cards you have there! Those are the three of a kind Black Luster Soldier cards! You must sell them to me right now!” She demanded. Applebloom was in an awkward position with this girl, a complete stranger, who was trying to make her sell something she just got. “100 million each, right here and now!” The girl shouted.

“W-Wait, what?! 100 million?!” Stutered Applebloom.

“Come on, look at it like this,” The girl continued rudely. “It’s more than your inbred redneck family could ever make in a lifetime!” She said in an insensitive fashion.

“What did you just say to her!?” Shouted Sweetie Belle.

“What?” The girl said in an oblivious tone.

“Did you call our friend an ‘inbred redneck’?!” shouted Sweetie Belle again.

“What's wrong with you?!” Scootaloo also shouted.

“Ohh, I get it. You girls don’t know how things work. Let me explain it to you. I am super rich so I can do, buy and say everything I want! And I really want those CARDS, SO STOP BEING SO SELFISH AND SELL THEM TO ME RIGHT NOW!” she screamed.

“No! I will never sell these cards to you! Not now, not ever! NOW GET AWAY FROM US!” yelled a now furious Applebloom.

The girl's eyes twitched in anger. “This is not the end of this!” She threatened. She turned on her heel and stormed out of the library.

Once she was gone, Sweetie Belle looked at her friends, looking a bit worried. “You don’t think she means what she says, do you?” She asked.

Scootaloo snorted. “Puh-lease!” She exclaimed. “I doubt we've got anything to worry about from that spoiled brat. I bet she can’t even blow her own nose without someone doing it for her.”

“I hope you're right, Scootaloo,” said Applebloom.

Meanwhile, back with Sunset and her friends.

“Okay, no one’s hiring anybody who’s still in high school,” Stated Sunset glumly.

“Sorry, Sunset. I really thought someone would be hiring,” Rainbow Apologised.

“What can I do now? If I don’t find a way to pay off my debt, I’ll be homeless!” Sunset said, now more worried than ever.

“Oh, oh, I know!” Shouted Pinkie Pie. “Why don’t you get a roommate? You might get lucky and get a roommate who’s got plenty of money to spare!” She said enthusiastically.

“Well, that may work. What do you think, Sunset, darling?” Asked Rarity.

“What have I got to lose?” Replied Sunset.

“Okay, in that case, you’ll need to put an ad in the local newspaper,” Said Twilight.

“Alright, I’ll put the ad in the newspaper and I’ll just have to hope for the best,” Said Sunset.

Two and a half days later, Sunset meets up with her friends at school.

“How did it go, Sugarcube?” Asked Applejack.

“Well, I did have a few people come over for the roommate ad,” She took a deep breath. “It could have gone better,” Replied Sunset.

“I’m so sorry, Sunset,” Said Fluttershy.

“Maybe you can move in with one of us?” Pinkie Pie jumped in with excitement.

“From the way things are looking for me, either I move in with one of you guys, or go and live in a homeless shelter,” A depressed Sunset said.

At the bus station, a dark skinned girl stepped off a bus. “Canterlot City? Now all I have to do is find the school and a place to stay,” She said to herself. She looked at the map and started to walk.

Meanwhile, the school day had just ended, and Applebloom and her friends were walking home. Not too far behind them, a man dressed in black had been following them.

The girl, following her map walked past an alleyway. She stopped when she suddenly heard shouting. “What do you want, creep!” She looked down the alley, seeing the three Crusaders, who were cornered by the man.

“HEY! WHAT'S GOING ON HERE?!” She shouted at the man.

“It has nothing to do with you!” He shouted, pointing at the girl

She walked up to him and said, “Why don’t I make it something to do with me?” Before the man could react, the girl pulled back her leg, and kicked him hard in the crotch. His face scrunched up in pain, and he fell to his knees, right before the girl grabbed his head and slammed his nose on her knee, breaking it.

A police officer was passing by and saw the commotion. “What’s going on here?” He asked.

“This creep was stalking these girls,” The girl replied.

“It’s true!” The Crusaders said at the same time.

“Okay, in that case, I’ll just take this guy in for questioning. Alright, girls, buddy system,” Instructed the police officer

The girl looked at the officer. “I can walk these girls home if that’s okay?” she said.

“I don’t see a problem with that,” Replied the officer. “All right, you take care, girls.”

The four girls left the alleyway. Not too long after, the Crusaders sisters approached them, all looking worried.

Applejack spoke first. “Who are you? And why are you with our sisters?”

Applebloom stepped up to her sister. “She saved us from a creep who stalked us from the school,” she explained.

“Really! Well thank you very much for helping our little sisters,” Chimed Rarity.

“How did you save them?” Asked Rainbow Dash.

“It was so cool! First she kicked him in his nuts and then she slammed his face into her knee!” Cheered Scootaloo.

“I bet I could've done something even cooler,” said Rainbow, with a deadpan look.

“Anyway, thank you for helping...wait, we don’t know your name,” said Applejack

“Oh yeah. The name’s Chrysalis,” The girl introduced herself.

“Well, I’m Applejack.” she shook Chrysalis's hand.

“Rarity. Charmed to meet you,” Rarity said, doing the same.

“Rainbow Dash,” she said, giving Chrysalis a fist bump.

“Nice to meet you guys, but I gotta get going now.” Chrysalis left the girls and walked away, with the Crusaders all waving goodbye to their savior.

Chrysalis finally reached Canterlot High. She made her way to meet Principal Celestia. “Sorry for being late,” She apologised as she entered the Principal's office.

“I was beginning to think you weren’t coming,” Replied Principal Celestia. She looked at Chrysalis and saw blood on her left knee. “Did something happen?” She asked.

“Umm, yeah, something did,” Chrysalis replied hesitantly.

“Would you care to explain?” Asked Principal Celestia.

“Some guy was trying to do something bad to these three girls, and if I didn’t help, who knows what would have happened to them,” Explained Chrysalis.

“Hmm, I see,” Principal Celetia said with a frown. “Well, I’m sorry to tell you this, but violence will not be tolerated here at Canterlot High, considering your record,” Explained Principal Celestia.

“I know, and I do appreciate you giving me a chance,” Chrysalis said.

“Well, if we are on the same page, then welcome to Canterlot High School,” Principal Celestia welcomed her new student.

With her enrollment now official, Chrysalis left the school and by chance a newspaper flew into her foot. She picked it up, looked at it, seeing the ad that Sunset put in it. “Looking for a roommate are we? Hmm?” She thought to herself.

Meanwhile, back with Sunset, she was now on the verge of going into a full on panic, as the deadline to pay her debt was approaching. “I’m so at the end of my rope!” She said to herself, pacing around her apartment. “What am I going to do?” She was then broken out of her thoughts when Cosmo appeared out of Sunset’s key.“Oh! Hey, Cosmo! It's been awhile. Where were you?” She asked.

“I was exploring the world inside your Key, but my efforts bore no fruit,” Sighed Cosmo.

“Same here. And now the deadline is next week, and I've got nothing to pay for it with! No job or roommate. There’s nothing I can do now,” A depressed Sunset explained.

“I see. So is there no solution?” Asked Cosmo.

“My friends said I could crash with them. But I don’t want to put them in that situation,” Sunset explained. Just then, they heard a knock at the door. “That can’t be the landlord.” Sunset walked to the door and opened it. Standing there was Chrysalis. Sunset entered scan mode.
“About my age, my height, great fashion sense, and looking hot!” She thought excitedly.

“Umm, I’ll have to start charging you if you keep staring,” Chrysalis said with a raised eyebrow.

“Oh! Sorry about that!” Apologised Sunset with a light blush.

“So, anyway, I read that you're looking for a roommate?” Asked Chrysalis.

“Oh, yes, come in,” said Sunset. Chrysalis and Sunset sat down on Sunset’s couch. “Look, I’ll just cut to the chase. I’m desperate and I’m running out of time. So if you want to stay, I’ll say yes,” explained Sunset.

“Ohh, right. Pretty bad, huh?” Chrysalis asked.

Before Sunset could answer, there was another knock on the door again. Sunset went to open it. She gulped when she saw it was her Landlord. He didn’t look happy. “Hello, Sunset. Sorry for the interruption, but my wife wants you out by the end of the day,” He informed her.

“What?!” Sunset exclaimed. “I thought I had till the end of the week?!”

“I’m sorry Sunset, but my wife wants you out. There’s nothing I can do,” He explained with a grim look, before turning and started walking away.

Sunset, going into a full blown panic, started hyperventilating. But just then, Chrysalis walked up to her and called out to the landlord. “How much does she owe you?” She demanded.

The Landlord stopped in his tracks and turned to look at Chrysalis. “Well, I don’t see why it’s your business, young lady, but she owes about $30,000 total,” He replied.

Chrysalis picked up her duffel bag, unzipped it, and pulled out 3 wodges of cash. “Here you go, 30 Grand on the dot,” She said, handing over the money to the bewildered Landlord.

“Umm, thank you, have a nice day,” He said awkwardly, before turning and walking away, staring at the money in his hands.

“Yeah you too,” Chrysalis called after him before she shut the door. “Well, I’d say that makes us roommates now, right?” She said with a satisfied grin.

At that moment, Sunset now saw Chrysalis like an angel, with a halo, giant wings and a white gown, but she snapped out of it when she realised something.“Hold on a second. Where did you get all that money from?” She’s asked.

“I won it from a scratch card,” Replied Chrysalis.

(Random flash back)

Chrysalis scratched away furiously at the scratch card. “Come On! Cherry. Cherry! Cherry bomb! Whoo hooooooo!” She hollered ecstatically, annoying several of the other shoppers around her.

“Hey shut up!” A voice shouted from behind her.

“No you shut up I’m rich now!” She shouted back.

(Flashback ends)

“Well, thanks alot, but why did you pay all that money?” Sunset asked again.

“A friend of mine would have done the same thing in a heartbeat,” Chrysalis said.

“I see. She is honouring the memory of her friend by doing the same action they would have done,” Cosmo thought to herself.

“Well, in any case, we’ll have to go shopping for a bed for you and other things you’ll need,” Said Sunset.

“Lucky enough, I got plenty of money for that,” Chrysalis said, before she heard Sunset’s stomach rumble, causing her to chuckle. “Feel like pizza?” She asked with a smile.

“That sounds like a great idea,” Sunset smiled back.

Meanwhile, at the Rich mansion, Diamond Tiara’s cousin is having a tea party with her super expensive toys. “Hmm, I wonder what’s taking so long? He should have got those cards from that redneck,” she said with an impatient scowl. All of a sudden, the room went dark, “Oh, what now? I swear, someone is going to be fired for this!” She shouted.

“I'm afraid that thug you hired is sitting in the police station with a broken nose,” Said a low, female voice.

“Who’s there?” The bratty girl demanded.

From the darkness, a girl in a clown costume with a Japanese clown mask stepped up to her. “You won’t need those worthless cards. Not once I give you this truly one of a kind card for your collection,” she says, throwing a card at her.

The girl looked at the card, only to scowl when she saw that the card was blank. “Is this some kind of joke?” She said, but when she looked up, the clown was gone, and the room was lit again. She looked back at the card. “What a piece of cheap garbage!” She was about to toss the card onto the floor, planning to stomp on it, when the card began to glow, and a thick dark mist covered her, causing her to groan and grasp her head, as she heard a demonic voice in her head.

“Yes, Zirconia Crown! Let the Number take hold!”

The now named Zirconia Crown lowered her hands and gave a sinister smirk. “You’d better watch out little redneck. I'm going to have a lot of fun with you,” She laughed to herself, as the Number 28 appeared on her right cheek. Zirconia Rich then left her room and went into Diamond Tiara’s room.

“Ohh, Zirconia, what do you won’t?” Diamond Tiara asked with groan, not at all happy to see her.

Zirconia said nothing, just staring at her cousin with that same smirk, before she held up her new card, and with a flash of violet light, Diamond Tiara vanished, and lying on the floor in her place was a doll that looked just like her.

“With this power I’ll get those cards from that red neck. No one can stop me now.” Zirconia picked up the Diamond Tiara doll and strolled back to her room.

The next day, Sunset and Chrysalis were shopping for new items for the apartment.

“Ok, we got a new bed, a new wardrobe, all we need now is a bigger table and we’re done,” Said Sunset.

“Yeah, at this rate, we’ll get everything done before noon,” Replied Chrysalis.

At the same time, Sunset’s friends we’re also at the shopping district and they saw Sunset and her new roommate.

“Hey, Sunset. Is this your new roommate?” Said Twilight with a wave.

Rarity, Applejack and Rainbow Dash remembered Chrysalis from the other day.

“Nice to see you again,” Said Applejack, shaking the dark skinned girl's hand.

“You guys already met?” Asked Sunset.

“Oh, why of course darling. After she saved our sisters from that heinous miscreant yesterday,” Explained Rarity.

“Well, I guess I got a hero living with me,” Joked Sunset.

“Well in any case, I'm Twilight Sparkle,” Twilight introduced herself to Chisilis.

“I’m Pinkie Pie!” Cut in the party loving girl.

“And I’m Fluttershy,” whispered the shy girl.

“Nice to meet you all,” Said Chrysalis with a smile.

“Say Twilight, where’s Spike?” Asked Sunset.

“Oh, He’s at home, being lazy as usual,” replied Twilight, rolling her eyes.

“Oh, look at the time!” Said Rarity as she looked at her phone. “Me, Applejack and Rainbow Dash have an appointment we must keep. We must bid thee adieu.”

“See y'all later then,” said Applejack.

“Later Sunset,” said Rainbow Dash.

The three girls left the group.

“So, who's up for lunch?” asked Chrysalis.

“Oh me!” Pinkie Pie said, jumping up excitedly.

As Rarity, Applejack, and Rainbow Dash walked away, little did they know that Zirconia Crown was following them. “That red neck will give me those cards for the sake of her mother/sister!” She plotted to herself.

Rainbow Dash noticed that they were being followed and she turned around to confront their stalker. “Er, can we help you?” She asked.

“No, but the redneck there can,” Zirconia replied, pointing at Applejack.

Applejack spun on her heel and stared daggers at the rich brat. “What did ya call me?!” She shouted angrily.

“I’m having trouble with your daughter/sister, Applebloom,” Zirconia explained, completely unaffected by the cowgirl's rage.

“Excuse me, young lady, but Applejack is not Applebloom’s mother!” Rarity added sharply, disgusted at the mere thought.

“Ok, you know what, I like so totally don’t have time for this!” Zirconia said impatiently, as she raised up her new card.

“Watch out, that’s a….” Rainbow Dash tried to warn her friends, but it was too late. In a bright violet flash, Zirconia transformed all three girls into dolls.

“Now little Applebloom will have to give me those cards if she ever wants her mother/sister and her annoying little peasant friends back,” Zirconia said with an evil smirk, before pulling out her phone. “Come and pick me up!” She commanded.

Back with Sunset and the other’s, Chrysalis was getting to know Sunset’s friends.

“Ok, let's see if I got your names. Your Twilight Sparkle, you’re smart and you have a dog. And your Fluttershy, an animal lover and super shy. And you’re Pinkie Pie and you're a total party animal,” Chrysalis summarised.

“Right indeedee!” Said Pinkie Pie with her usual cheerful smile.

“Yep, you got it right,” Said Twilight.

But before anything else could happen, Applebloom and her friends ran up to Sunset and the others. “Sunset, we need your help!” Applebloom shouted, huffing and puffing.

“What’s wrong, Applebloom?” Asked Sunset.

“We were at the Duel shop when Applebloom got an anonymous text,” Explained Sweetie Belle.

Applebloom showed the text to Sunset.

The message read,

I got your sisters/mother

if you want to see her again you will give me those cards

you have 2 hours or else redneck!

Sunset frowned and asked, “And who sent this?”

“We know who! It was Diamond Tiara’s cousin!” Scootaloo told her.

“Excuse me, but what’s that you're saying about Zirconia?” Said a young voice. They all turned and saw Diamond Tiara’s best friend, Silver Spoon, who looked slightly worried.

“Uh, Zirconia?” Asked Sunset.

“Diamond's cousin, Zirconia Crown,” Said Silver Spoon. “I’m kinda looking for her, because she might know where Diamond is.”

“Why? Is something wrong?” Sunset asked again.

“I don’t know.” Silver replied. “I haven’t seen Diamond all day. I’ve tried calling her and texting her, but she won’t answer.”

“Look Silver, I’d like to help you, but I think we have a more immediate problem,” Said Sunset, before turning back to Applebloom. “Okay, so what exactly are these cards she wants?” She asked.

Applebloom opened her bag and pulled out the three valuable cards. “She means these,” She said, handing them to Sunset.

As soon as Sunset looked at the cards, her eyes widened and her jaw dropped, as she stared at the cards in shock and awe. “How...how did you get these cards?!” She asked in an awestruck tone.

“That’s the thing. I got them in a special booster pack that Maximillion Pegasus did just for fun. And I was lucky enough to get these cards!” Explained Applebloom.

“Well I’ve heard enough, let’s find this chick and break her legs!” Exclaimed Chrysalis, cracking her knuckles.

“Um, I think she might only be 10 or 12,” Said Fluttershy, with a nervous look.

“I’ll still break something she loves,” Replied Chrysalis, rolling her eyes. “Like I did with that thug when I broke his nose when he was harassing these three,” she finished, gesturing toward the Crusaders.

“Whoa! If that’s what you’d do to a kid, I’d hate to see what you do to a pinata!” Giggled Pinkie. “ARIGHT GIRLS, RESCUE MISSION TIME!” She screamed at the top of her lungs. Everyone just looked at Pinkie Pie. “I mean, we can just skip all the dialogue and get right to the fun stuff!” She exclaimed.

“Can’t argue with that logic,” Said Sweetie Belle.

Everyone else just shrugged and the group made their way to the Rich mansion.

“Here we are,” Said Applebloom.

“How are we going to get in without being seen?” Asked Scooterloo.

“Let’s go through the back door,” Said Chrysalis.

The group headed to the back of the mansion. There is a high wall protecting the rear of the mansion. A metal door was the only way in or out.

“Okay, now how are we getting in?” Asked Applebloom.

“I could attempt to hack the door lock,” Said Twilight.

“Or maybe we could pretend to be delivering a pizza,” Said Pinkie Pie.

“Come on guys, think, we need a plan,” Said Sunset.

“I think Chrysalis has an idea,” Sweetie Belle said, pointing upwards.

There was a tall tree standing next to them, and Chrysalis was currently climbing it. She then jumped from the tree with the grace of a cat, and disappeared down the other side of the wall. A moment later, a metallic clunk was heard, and the metal door swung open. “Easy peasy,” she said as she poked her head through.

“Wow!” everyone said, impressed.

“Alright, girls, let’s go!” Said Sunset, leading the way inside.

Once they got inside, they began searching the mansion. While Sunset and her group searched the mansion, Zirconia was playing dress up with her new dolls. “There we go. I’ve fixed that so outdated tomboy look and made you into a beautiful maiden,” She said proudly.

Indeed, she had dressed the doll of Rainbow Dash into a frilly princess dress. Though no one could hear her, Rainbow was screaming on the inside. “SOMEONE PLEASE KILL ME NOW!!”

“Now, where did I put that handsome prince?” Zirconia looked around her room to find the doll, but just then, her bedroom door opened and Sunset and her group came in.

As soon as she saw Zirconia, Applebloom marched right up to her, scowling furiously. “Alright, you no good, spoiled brat! Where’s my sister?!” She demanded.

“You’re early, redneck,” Smirked the evil girl. “You know the deal. Now where are my cards?”

Just then, Cosmo appeared above the girls heads, staring at Zirconia. “Sunset, that girl. I believe she possesses a Number Card,” she stated.

Sunset gave Zirconia a hard look, and saw a number 28 appear on her right cheek. Just then, she saw the young rich girl raise a card into the air, a violet glow surrounding her.“MOVE!” She shouted in warning. Chrysalis and Sunset jumped back, shielding their eyes from the flash. When Sunset lowered her hands, she looked in horror as she saw a set of dolls lying on the floor that looked exactly like the crusaders and her friends!

Chrysalis was just as shocked, and couldn’t believe her eyes. “W-what just happened!?” She asked, about to freak out.

“Oh, I missed two, no matter,” Said Zirconia with that same sinister smirk, as she raised her card again.

“Wait, Stop!” Sunset shouted. “I know what that card you have is! A Number Card! That’s what gives you your power! I have Number Cards too!”

Zirconia again hears the demonic voice in her head. “Take her Numbers! Take the Key!”

This made her smirk widen. “Oh, is that so? Well if that's the case, why don’t you be a good little peasant and hand them over?” she said.

Sunset glared at her. “If you want them, you’ll have to Duel me for them!” she stated firmly.

“Alright, I’ll Duel you, and when I win, your Number’s will be mine, making that much more powerful, that little rednecks rare cards will be mine, and you’ll be my new little dolly,” Zirconia said, narrowing her eyes.

“And if I win, I'll take your Number card and save my friends,” Replied Sunset.

“Wait, you're going to duel her?” asked Chrysalis in confusion. “She can't be that good, she’s just a bratty little kid. And what’s this about numbers and getting turned into dolls?”

“Chrysalis, I’m sorry, but I don’t have time to explain right now,” Said Sunset, with a look of serious determination in her eyes.

Chrysalis saw Sunset’s determination, and knew whatever was happening was serious. “Alright, but you have to promise to tell me what the hell is going on,” she said.

“Alright, I promise,” Sunset said as she reached into her bag and pulled out her D-pad and Duel Gazer.

Zirconia had already slipped on her own D-pad and Duel gazer. “Come on, let's get this over with!” She said impatiently, rolling her eyes. She and Sunset both activated their D-pads and Gazers, the virtual Duel Field forming around them, as they drew their opening hands.

“DUEL!” Both girls shouted.

Sunset Shimmer: LP 4000 / Zirconia Crown: LP 4000.

“Royalty first, peasant!” Zirconia said, making Sunset and Chrasilis both cringe before facepalming.

“This girl’s clearly delusional,” They both thought in unison, as the spoiled girl took the first turn.

“First, I activate the Field Spell, Marionette Kingdom!” The whole room suddenly underwent a metamorphosis, with a wooden fairytale castle appearing behind Zirconia. The rest of the room became what looked like a town, but all the buildings were wooden, painted cutouts. Even the sky had wooden clouds, and a wooden sun, and you could clearly see the strings which they hung from.

“Welcome to my kingdom!” Zirconia announced dramatically. “And of course, every queen needs servants, so here's my first one. I normal summon Mariournette Maid!” In front of her, a marionette slowly came down from the sky, kneeling down, before rising to its feet, pulled up by its strings. The marionette was dressed in a black and white maids uniform, had painted on eyes and a smiling mouth, and blond hair tied up in a bun.

Marionette Maid: Attribute: EARTH: Type: Spellcaster: Level 2: ATK 500 / DEF 500

Cosmo stared at the seemingly harmless puppet. “Curious. Why would she begin her first turn with such a weak monster?” she asked out loud.

“If you're wondering why I summoned such a weak monster, It’s because when Marionette Maid is summoned, I can activate her effect,” Continued Zirconia. “By discarding a level 4 monseter, I can Special Summon two more Maids from my deck to the field in Defense Mode.” Like she said, she discards a card from her hand, and two more Maids appear on either side of the first, both on their knees.

“Now she has three Level 2 monsters on her field,” Said Cosmo. “Sunset. You know what this means.”

“Unfortunately, I do,” Said Sunset grimly. “She’s about to XYZ Summon.”

“Time to ensure my victory!” Zirconia boasted. “I now overlay all three of my Maids to build the Overlay Network!” Her three maids turned into three streaks of brown light, flying up into the sky, as a blue galaxy-like portal appeared beneath them. The three streaks of light flew into the portal, as the Number 28 appeared. “You’ve seen just a few of my puppets, but now it’s time to meet their master! Come forth and serve your queen! Number 28: Puppeteer!” From the portal, emerged a large, black, cone shaped object, which opened up and unfollowed, revealing a humanoid figure inside, hanging behind the figure like a cape. The figure was another Marionette, or rather a twisted version of one. It had two heads, one with the face of comedy, the other with the face of tragedy. The rest of its body was like a nightmare. It had a wooden ribcage, with a spine that led down to nothing. Inside the ribcage, was an ornate wooden box, with a keyhole on the front, and the number 28 glowing on the top. Just looking at it made you dread what might be inside. As with all XYZ monsters, it was orbited by three balls of violet light.

Number 28: Puppeteer: ATK 500 / DEF 500

Chrysalis shivered at the sight of the ghoulish creature. “Whoa, Nightmare Fuel R Us,” she muttered, before adding with a sigh, “I miss that store.”

“So this is the new Number Card,” Said Cosmo. “With only 500 ATK points, that must mean it has a powerful effect to compensate for it.”

“Yup, dueling 101,” Added Sunset. “Weak monsters almost always have strong effects to make up for their lack of force. Only question is, what effect does this one have?”

“Afraid yet? You should be!” Said Zirconia with a sinister smirk. “You’ll soon know what fear is. But before that, I shall play two cards face down and end my turn.”

“About time,” Sunset muttered, placing her hand on top of her deck. “It’s my turn! I Draw!” She declared, drawing her card into her hand. She looked over all the cards in her hand very carefully. “Okay, she’s already summoned her Number,” She thought. “I’d better do the same, quickly.” With that, she played her first card. “I Normal Summon Goblindbergh!” Flying down from the sky, came a squadron of small red Bi-planes, piloted by goblins, and hauling a large crate.

Goblindbergh: level 4: ATK 1400 / DEF 0

“And when Goblindbergh is Normal Summoned, I can activate its effect, which allows me to summon a Level 4 or lower monster from my hand. I Special Summon Gogogo Golem!”

Next to the squadron, appeared a giant with a stone body, and bulky arms and legs.

Gogogo Golem: Level 4: ATK 1800 / DEF 1500

“Now I have 2 Level 4 monsters on the field,” Sunset continued. “I overlay them to build the Overlay Network!” Both of her monsters transformed into steaks of orange light, flying into the sky, as another galaxy-like portal appeared, the two streaks flying into it. “Time for you to meet my knight in shining armor! I XYZ Summon Number 39: Utopia!” With those words, the gold and silver device unfolded, revealing the form of the powerful warrior, orbited by two orbs of light.

Number 39: Utopia: Rank 4: ATK 2500 / DEF 2000

“What I’m about to do may be reckless, but I have a chance to take a huge lead if I act Now. I can remove half of her life points. Fortune favours the bold.” Sunset thought to herself. “I now move to my Battle Phase, and now, I attack your Puppeteer with my Utopia!”

“Sunset, I don’t think you should do that,” Said Cosmo, but it was late, the order was already given. Utopia unsheathed his twin swords and charged toward Zirconia’s Number.

“Oh, peasants. You never learn, do you?” Zirconia said snidely. “You really thought I’d let you attack me that easily? Guess again! I activate my Trap Card, Draining Shield!” A small, high-tech looking shield appeared in front of Puppeteer, before projecting a force field, which absorbed the force from Utopia’s attack, stopping it in its tracks. “Not only does this card stop your toy soldier’s attack, but it now adds his ATK points to my Life Points. So not only have I got way more money than you, I now have more Life Points than you! Too bad, peasant!” She continued to gloat.

Zirconia Crown: LP 4000 + 2500 = 6500

Chrysalis, who had been watching the Duel with rapt attention, couldn’t help but groan at Sunset’s blunder. “Geezz, she walked right into that one. That’s the kind of reckless move a total newbie would make! What was she thinking?” she said to herself. Then she paused as she realised something. “Wait a minute. Come to think of it, I’ve never heard of these Number Cards. I always keep up to date on anything to do with Duel Monsters, so I should have known about them. So how can Sunset and this little brat have cards from an archetype I’ve never heard of?” Then she gasped as realisation hit her. “Wait, that’s it! Sunset didn’t attack because she was being reckless! She wanted to see what the brat’s monster could do!”

Sunset gritted her teeth in annoyance. “Jeezz, even Rarity wasn’t this annoying when she was possessed,” she thought, before making her next move. “I place two cards face down and end my turn!”

“About time! I was getting bored,” Zirconia gripped. “My turn. I Draw!” she said, drawing her next card from her deck.“And in my Standby Phase, I activate the effect of Marionette Kingdom! By banishing one Marionette monster in my Graveyard, I can draw one card for each of its levels. But there's only one monster in my Graveyard, so I’ll just banish my Marionette Soldier, and since he’s level 4, I get to draw 4 cards,” she said, doing just that. “Well, look at that. Looks like my hand is full again,” she bragged. “But before I do anything else, I shall activate my other Trap Card, Marionette Cannon!” Once her Trap Card flipped up, a puppet dressed as a soldier appeared, holding the pull cord of a small silver conan. “Once per turn, I can discard any number of cards in my hand with Marionette in its name, and for each one I discarded, you take 200 points of damage. When I had daddy commission this deck, this card was supposed to deal 1000 points of damage, but those idiots at Industrial Illusions kept saying it would make it ‘overpowered.’” She scowled, making air quotes with her hands. “Morons! I really must have daddy sue them, and then have them fired when I’m done with you.”

Sunset rolled her eyes, by now feeling quite fed up with the spoilt brat. “Ok, are we actually going somewhere with this?” She asked impatiently.

“Continuing my perfect strategy,” Zirconia went on, “I discard all the cards in my hand to inflict 1000 points of damage to you!” She discarded her five cards, the soldier pulled the cord, and the cannon fired. The shot hit Sunset, and her side of the field was covered in smoke. Zirconia cackled in a very snobbish tone. “Hahahaha! That ought to show you your place, peasant!”

But as the smoke cleared, she heard a smug sounding Sunset say, “Nope, still standing!” In front of her, spinning slowly, was a grey metallic ring, with four shields around the rim. “Sorry to disappoint you, but I activated my Ring Of Defense spell card before your shot hit me, reducing all damage I take this turn to zero!”

“WHAT?!!” Zirconia shreeked, seething with rage. “You dare defy your superior?! You’ll pay dearly for that! Because, I now activate Number 28: Puppeteer’s effect! By using one Overlay Unit, I can target one of my opponents monsters and equip it to Puppeteer! And since you only have one monster on the field, I think I’ll choose your Utopia! Now your knight in shining armor will serve a real queen, not some fantasist like you!” One of the orbs of light was absorbed into the box inside Puppeteer wooden ribcage, and the box suddenly burst open, shooting out strings which wrapped around Utopia’s arms and legs. The mighty warrior struggled hard, but he couldn’t resist the pull of the strings, as he was dragged across the field, toward the sinister marionette, and next moment, he was trapped inside the ribcage of the enemy Number.

“Utopia, no!” Sunset shouted, staring in horror.

“So this is the power of her Number!” Said Cosmo, just as shocked.

Even Chrysalis was affected by the sudden turn of events. “I know I’m just looking at holograms, but I actually feel sorry for the big guy,” she said softly.

To add insult to injury, Zirconia then added, “Oh, those one more thing I forget to mention. When Puppeteer equips a monster to itself, it gains that monster’s ATK points!” Puppeteer then reached behind itself, and unsheathed Utopia’s swords, holding them out menacingly in front of itself.

Number 28: Puppeteer: ATK 500 + 2500 = 3000

“And now, I’ll attack you directly with Puppeteer!” She looked up at her Number, and hissing through teeth, she commanded, “Puppeteer! Make. Her. BLEED!” The demonic puppet then glided across the field like a sinister serpent, raising both of Utopia’s swords, ready to bring them down on Sunset in one, vicious strike.

But before it could do so, Sunset raised her hand and yelled, “I activate my face down card, the Trap Card, Damage Diet! For the rest of this turn, any battle damage I take will cut in half!”

Zirconia gave a truly evil smik. “I don’t want your Life Points! I want your LIFE!” She said viciously.

Puppeteer swung the stolen blades straight down at Sunset, the amber skinned girl taking a few steps back to dodge them, but not enough to avoid the hit completely. She yelled in pain as the tip of the left hand blade slashed the skin of her right arm, not too deep, but enough to leave an ugly gash, a steady trickle of blood pouring from it.

Sunset Shimmer: LP 4000 - 1500 = 2500

Chrysalis, seeing the blood dripping from Sunset’s hand, looked up at Sunset’s face, which was scrunch up pain. “Uh, Sunset, are you alright?” She asked in concern. “What’s with that look on your face? It’s not it actually hit you. She then reached up and removed her Gazer from her left eye… Only for pupils to dilate, her jaw falling open in shock. She could still see the terrifying monster hanging over Sunset, and the blood dripping from the stricken girl's hand. “Wh-what? This is no Gen 3 duel. Everything is VR now.” Suddenly, all the events that had happened since she entered Zirconia’s room flashed before her eyes, repeating over and over again. She grasped her head in hands and groaned. Nothing she was seeing made any sense. But then, she remembered a trick that a friend of hers had taught her long ago.

(“Count to 4, inhale. Count to 4, exhale.”)

Crisalis did as the voice from her past told her, counting to 4, breathing in, counting to 4, breathing out. After this, her mind had settled, and she could focus on what was happening. She looked back at Sunset, seeing that her arm was still bleeding. She dashed forward, and she gently grasped hold of Sunset’s shoulders. “Ok, take it easy, I got ya.” She quickly searched her person for anything to wrap up her wound. “Ok, no bandages, no bandaids, no handkerchiefs. Gonna have to go ‘90s.” She then ripped off a large piece of fabric from the bottom of her shirt and wrapped it as tightly she could over the cut. Sunset smiled thankfully. But the moment was then rudely interrupted.

“Er, hello! It’s still my turn, you know?!” Zirconia snapped.

Both Sunset and Crisalis scowled furiously at her. “Then end it already!!” They yelled back at her.

Zirconia just tutted. “Ok, fine. I end my turn.” But in her mind, she thought, “I’ll just destroy you on my next turn!”

Now that she had a spare moment, Sunset looked at Chrysalis and smiled. “Hey, thanks. If I’d lost any more blood, I don’t know if I'd be able to keep dueling.

Chrysalis smiled back. “Don’t mention it. What are new roommates for?” Then she looked serious. “But you have a lot of explaining to do when this is over.”

“I will, I promise,” said Sunset.

Chrysalis then frowned. “Are you sure you can keep dueling with your arm like that?” She asked in concern.

“Yeah I should be fine,” Replied Sunset. She then placed her right hand on top of her deck. “It’s my turn. I DRAAAHH!” Her declaration turned into a screech of pain as her arm suddenly went limp, almost dropping her newly drawn card. Both Chrysalis and Cosmo gasped in shock.

“Sunset! It would appear that your wound is more severe than you anticipated!” Said Cosmo worriedly.

Chrysalis looked at Sunset. “Here, let me help you,” She offered.

“You should let her help you,” Suggested Cosmo.

“Alright, just stay behind me at the scary parts,” Replied Sunset.

Chrysalis took the card that Sunset was holding. “Alright ready?”

Sunset smiled. “Alright, let's do this!” She said with determination.

“Our turn! We Draw!” They said together. They looked over the cards in Sunset’s other hand.

“Ok, so what do we do?” Chrysalis asked.

“With the card we just drew, we may be able to turn this around, but it has to work perfectly,” Sunset replied. Sunset then looked carefully at her hand. “Okay, try and keep up with me.” she said to Chrysalis. “First, we activate the Spell Card, Pot of Desires!” By banishing 10 cards from the top of our deck face-down, we can Draw 2 cards!” Chrysalis removed the ten cards and then drew 2 more, holding them up for Sunset to see, and from the smile on Sunset’s face, she knew they had what they needed. “And now we Normal Summon Ganbara Knight!” Chrysalis took the right card from Sunset’s hand and placed it on her Duel Disk.

Ganbara Knight: Level 4: ATK 0 / DEF 1800

“Then we play the Spell Card Monster Reborn to bring back GoGoGo Golem!”

Gogogo Golem: Level 4: ATK 1800 / DEF 1500

Lastly, we activate the Spell Card Double Summon! This allows us to make another Normal Summon this Turn! So now we can summon GaGaGa Magician!”

GaGaGa Magician: Level 4: ATK 1500 / DEF 1000

“And now, It's time for us to take back control of this Duel. We Overlay all three of our Level 4 monsters to build the Overlay Network!” All three of their monsters transformed into three streaks of light, one yellow, one brown, and one violet, as another galaxy-portal appeared on the field, and all three lights flew straight into it. “If you thought Utopia was my only Number Card you guessed wrong! And this one is special, because It once belonged to one of my best friends! We XYZ Summon Number 52: Diamond Queen Adamant!”

The Number 52 appeared in the air, as a huge diamond emerged from the portal, which transformed into a beautiful woman with crystal like skin and wearing a white, diamond encrusted dress. On her chest was a symbol which resembled the Number 52. Circling her were three three sparks of brown light.

Number 52: Diamond Queen Adamant: Rank 4: ATK 2500 / DEF 2000

Chrysalis starred in complete awe at the newly summoned Number. “Wow! She is just so beautiful!” But she snapped out of her trance when she realised what they had just summoned. “Wait, another one of those Number Cards? How does Sunset have more than one? How many of these monsters are there? And where did they come from?” she thought to herself.

Zirconia, on the other hand, looked thoroughly unimpressed. “So you have another Number Card, big deal! And you call that a Queen? That’s just some old hag injected with Botox!” She insulted.

Unseen by Chrysalis, Adamant looked down at Zirconia with an angered scowl.

“I would watch your mouth if I were you,” Sunset warned her. “Adamant doesn’t like having her looks insulted. But now that she’s on the field, we can turn the tide in this Duel.”

“Oh yeah? And just are you going to do that? By my count, my Number has 500 more ATK points than yours, so your oversized hood ornament is useless!” Zirconia scoffed, causing Adamant’s scowl to deepen even more.

“You're about to find out. Adamant has three effects, and we’re going to activate her third one! By removing all of her Overlay Units, we can now destroy every card on your side of the field!” Sunset told her with triumph.

“WHAT!?” Zirconia shrieked in panic.

“Whoa! That is one seriously OP monster! Where did these Number cards come from? Are they all this powerful?” Chrysalis thought to herself.

“Take this! Go, Diamond Dust Storm!” Shouted Sunset.

The three orbs of light fly into Diamond Queen Adamant’s hands and become two handfuls of crystalline dust. She raised both hands, gave the spoiled girl a vengeful smirk, and blew the dust at Zirconia’s field, covering everything in a diamond like shell, making everything glisten. Once everything was covered, she raised her hand and snapped her fingers, everything began to crack and splinter, before shattering completely, everything was destroyed, while all Zirconia could do was stare in horror in shock.

Now that the cost was clear, without hesitation, Sunset moved to her Battle Phase. “Time for you to take your revenge! Adamant, Attack! Strike her down with Adamant Barrage!”

Diamond Queen Adamant smirks as she fabricates three Diamond pieces shaped like knives and throws them at Zirconia, causing the bratty girl to scream in pain.

Zirconia Crown: LP 6500 - 2500 = 4000

“Ahhhh! You bitch!” Zirconia screamed in fury.

“And with that, that’s the end of our turn,” Said a smug Sunset.

Zirconia angrily drew her next card, but inside, she was panicking. “No, No, No, NOOOOOOOOO! WITHOUT MY KINGDOM I CAN’T USE MY COMBO!” She thought to herself. “I set one monster card and end my turn!” Zirconia announced hurriedly.

“Wait, that’s all she’s gonna do?” Said a confused Chrysalis. “I thought she’s got a collection of rare cards?”

“Yeah, your right,” Replied Sunset. “With a deck like that, she should be able to easily make a comeback. But anyway, come on, we have got a Duel to finish. It's our turn! We Draw!” Chrysalis drew the next card, and showed it to Sunset. “We summon DoDoDo Warrior!”

A giant Viking rises from the ground holding a long handled axe and a round shield.

“Hold It! You can’t Summon that monster without a tribute!” Shouted Zirconia.

“Actually, thanks to DoDoDo Warrior’s effect we can. But it’s original attack becomes 1800 ”

Dododo Warrior: ATK 2300 - 500 = 1800 / DEF 900

“Now for our battle phase! Go, Dododo Warrior! Destroy her face down monster!” Ordered Sunset.

Dododo Warrior leapt into the air and with a strike from his axe, he destroyed the face down monster.

“Ha! You just destroyed my Marionette Architect!” Announced Zirconia. “Now that he’s in the graveyard, I can add Marionette Kingdom back to my hand!” She added her Field Spell back to her hand. “Soon I’ll have everything I need to finish this duel.” She thought to herself.

“Well before that, it's Adamant’s turn to attack you!” Sunset commanded.

Adamant once again formed her crystal knives and threw them at Zirconia.

Zirconia Crown: LP 4000 - 2500 = 1500

“Ahhhh! I really hate you right now!” Hissed Zirconia.

“That’s it for our turn. Let’s what else you got,” Sunset said, ending her turn

Zirconia drew her next card and looked at it. “I set a monster and end my turn!” She said with a snarl.

“She’s hardly doing anything,” Said Chrysalis in a bored tone. “Why’s she not busting out any of those rare cards?”

“No idea. But, in any case it’s our turn. We draw! And for this turn we’re going straight into our battle phase! Dododo Warrior, you're up first!” Said Sunset

Dododo Warrior runs toward the face down monster and destroys it with a swing of his axe.

“Well, look at that! This time you’ve destroyed my Marionette Hunter, and now that he’s in the graveyard, I can add one Marionette Trap card to my hand, and I choose my Marionette Cannon! On my next turn, I’ll have full control of this duel once again!” Explained Zirconia smugly.

Sunset and Chrysalis looked at Zirconia, both with deadpan looks. “Uh, sorry to rain on your parade, but did you forget about Adamant?” Asked Chrysalis.

“Ummm, no,” A nervous Zirconia said.

Sunset rolled her eyes and groaned. “Seriously? This is how this ends?” She said in a bored tone.

“Think of it this way,” added Chrysalis. “It could have gone a lot worse.”

“Yeah, I guess you’re right,” Sunset muttered. “Adamant. Do us all a favor and end this already.”

Adamant herself also looked bored, as she formed a single crystal knife and tossed it lazily at Zirconia.

“Yeowch!” Yelped Zirconia, before she collapsed.

Zirconia Crown: LP 1500 - 2500 = 0

Winner: Sunset Shimmer!

Cosmo reached out her hand and an orb of light flew away from the unconscious Zirconia and into her hand. A new memory came to her, seeing herself as a small child, looking innocent and happy. “So, I was a small child once,” She thought to herself.

At that moment, in a flash, all of Zirconia’s victims returned back to normal, “We’re back!” Cheered Applejack.

“Why am I in a puffy princess dress?!” Yelled Rainbow Dash.

Scootaloo ran up and hugged Rainbow Dash. “Rainbow Dash! I’m so happy that you're safe!” She then stepped back and looked in confusion. “But, why are you wearing a circus tent?”

“It’s a long story there squirt, ahh!” Rainbow started to say as she was about to leave the room, before tripping on the hem of her dress and falling flat on her face, causing everyone to laugh at her. Rainbow looked up at them and scowled. “I’ll murder you. I’ll murder you all,” She said under her breath darkly. She looked over at the still knocked out Zirconia. “Starting with you, you little demon child.”

“Ha!” Chuckled Chrysalis. “I’m gonna like this girl.”

“Well, that's the end of that,” Said Sunset with a sigh of relief.

“Yeah, thank god,” Praised Chrysalis.

But before anyone could say anything else, a furious shriek was heard as a now awake Zirconia Crown shot back up, flailing her arms about wildy. “No, No, Nononononono!” She hissed. “How dare you do this to me! You filthy, worthless peasants! You can’t treat me like this! I’m rich! I’m so much higher than all of you!” She continued to scream and rant like the spoiled brat she was.

Chrysalis rolled her eyes and advanced toward her. “Oh, can it, you little brat!” she snapped. “It’s your own fault you lost!”

Sunset stepped up beside her, looking down at Zirconia in disgust. “She’s right. Maybe if you’d tried something other than that stupid combo, you may have stood more of a chance. I thought you had lots of rare cards in that, and I quote, ‘Custom made Deck’?”

Zirconia finally looked up at both of them. “What? Please, don’t be ridiculous! Everybody knows you don’t actually use rare cards. They’re just for display, something to show off to my cronies. As if I’d actually use them in my deck. Don’t you know how much cards like that cost? Next thing you’ll be telling me is that Cinderella really did wear her glass slippers to the ball.”

Everyone stared at her, completely dumbstruck. “Ladies, we are in the presence of a bonafide dumbass,” Chrysalis said, before promptly facepalming.

“Uhh, you don’t actually think Cinderella’s real do you?” Pinkie Pie asked.

“Duh, of course she is,” Zirconia said with an eyeroll.

“Wow! And people say I’m silly,” Pinkie with a raised eyebrow.

“Look Zirconia,” Sunset said, giving a hard look. “Was it really worth it in the end? Just to get three rare which were never yours?”

“Of course, it was. It wouldn’t be the first time I had to use force to get what I want. Back at my old school, I find out this one kid had a super rare Spell Card, so I had to hire a guy to break his legs so he would give it to me,” She said casually, not showing the slightest sign of remorse.

Sunset crossed her arms and glared at her. “You are one sick, twisted little girl, you know that!?”

“No, I’m not sick and twisted, I’m rich! The world belongs to the rich! And all of you poor, worthless, filthy little peasants must accept the fact, THAT OUR KIND ARE SUPERIOR TO YOURS IN EVERY. SINGLE. WAY!!!” Zirconia raved, getting louder and louder, and looking more and more deranged.

“I get it now,” Sunset said in utter disappointment. “You’re not even a true Duelist, are you? You just relied on that one combo, when any other Duelist would have adapted to the situation and tried a different strategy. In fact, I bet the only reason you play Duel Monsters is that you found it was popular, and that there were rare cards that were worth a lot of money, so you bought and cheated a lot of people out of their rare cards just so you could say you had them. I bet you don’t even know what half of them actually do, do you? No wonder you're named Zirconia. You're just as fake as the worthless hunk of glass you’re named after!”

It was at that moment, Filthy Rich entered the room. “Zirconia, have you…” He started to speak, but then he noticed the crowd of girls who were also in the room. “What’s going on here?” He asked.

“Uncle Filthy, thank goodness you're here,” Zirconia said, running up to him, fake tears filling her eyes. “These thieves are trying to rob us!” She claimed. “They should all be arrested!”

“That’s a pure lie!” Applebloom shouted. “Mr Rich, Zirconia sent me this text message.” Applebloom showed the text to Filthy Rich.

“Hmm, I see,” He said, pulling out his own phone.

“Are you calling the police to arrest these thieves?” Asked Zirconia hopefully.

“No, actually, I am calling your mother,” Replied Filthy Rich, “I’ll have her come over to take you home, young lady. I believe your business is done here.”

“What?!” Zirconia exclaimed in shock. “But Uncle Rich, these lowly peasants-”

“That is enough!” Said Filthy Rich sternly. “You are going home today, and that’s final!”

After that, the girls all left the Rich mansion, and headed for home.

“Are you alright, Sunset? That's a big gash on your arm,” Chrysalis said, a little bit worried.

“Yeah, we’ll have to sow it up when we get back,” Replied Sunset

As they headed back to the apartment, Chrysalis looked at Sunset. “So, are you going to keep your promise and explain all of this to me?” She asked.

“Can’t I tell you tomorrow, instead? Because the baby's tired,” replied Sunset with a stretch and yawn.

Chrysalis just rolled her eyes and chuckled. “Alright, but you will have to explain everything to me, got it?”

“Deal,” Sunset said as the two teenagers made their way home.

“This girl. I see that she has her secrets, but I feel that she is trustworthy. Afterall, she ran to Sunset’s aid when she needed it most,” Cosmo observed.

Back at the abandoned amusement park, in the fake castle, the girl in the trench coat and mask appeared before her master.

“Did you deliver the Card?” the child asked.

“Just as you instructed me, master,” She replied, bowing in respect.

“Good. I have more cards for you. Find me more Duelists with a dark side and give them a blank Number Card,” He instructed her.

“It shall be done, master,” She replied, before disappearing once more into the shadows.

“Go forth my little pawn and bring me complete Numbers,” The child chuckled to himself.

Who is the girl in the mask?
What is her connection to the Numbers?
And how can she distribute blank Number Cards?

To Be Continued...

Numbers obtained: Five

Number 28: Puppeteer

Author's Note

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