Chapter 1: Where do I belong
Another day at Canterlot High would start in a few minutes, and Sunset Shimmer was sitting on the school entrance stairs. She was looking at the horse statue, the portal to Equestria. It was a few days until her last class. She wanted to go to Equestria, but she didn’t want to abandon her friends either. One reason she wants to go back to Equestria was to see Celestia again, although she has already gone to Celestia to help her when her friends have lost their memory. But she would like to review Celestia. But this time, it was to spend time with her, and maybe get to know Luna a little better. She hardly spoke to Luna and she would like to get to know her better.
“Sunset, is everything ok?”
Sunset Shimmer stopped looking at the statue and saw her friends looking worriedly at her, “yes. Don’t worry, girls”
“Are you sure? You were looking out of nowhere”, said Sci-Twi.
Sunset Shimmer looked worriedly. Sunset didn’t want her friends to be sad that she wanted to leave Canterlot High permanently. Although if you stopped to think, if you were a student at Canterlot High and were friends with Sunset, you would be saddened by this news.
“Let’s go. Cheer up and tell us”, said Pinkie Pie.
Sunset Shimmer smiled a little, although she was still sad inside, “Do you promise at least not to be sad about the news?”
All but Sunset Shimmer looked at each other worriedly. Would this news be so bad? Not that they didn’t take it seriously, it was that they didn’t know what this news would be like. Well, they couldn’t really promise, because they could unintentionally be sad.
“Sunset, we will try. Pinkie Promise!” replied Pinkie Pie.
“Okay,” Sunset Shimmer stood up. “I don’t know if I should stay here or return to live in Equestria”
Sunset’s friends tried not to show sadness, because after all, they promised they would try not to be sad, “Sunset, you mean…”
“Yes, Twilight. Since there are only a few days left for our classes to end, I don’t know if when classes are over I’m not sure if I should return to Equestria or if I should continue to live here”, replied Sunset Shimmer.
“But, Sugarcube. Why do you want to live permanently in Equestria?” asked Applejack.
“Applejack, I already told you all. I wasn’t born here, I came here through the portal”, replied Sunset Shimmer.
“Sunset, we know that,” said Fluttershy. “It’s just that after that you go away, how are we going to fight the villains that appear here?”
“That’s what worries me, Fluttershy. And that’s one of the main reasons I want to keep living here. But I miss Princess Celestia too”, said Sunset Shimmer.
“Wouldn’t you like to send a message to Princess Twilight?” asked Rarity.
“It’s just that I don’t know if she could help me with that, Rarity,” replied Sunset Shimmer. “Although that would be a good idea”
Sunset Shimmer took the diary from her backpack and grabbed a pen and started writing, Princess Twilight, I need help. My classes are almost over and I don’t know if I should continue living here or if I should return to live in Equestria. Do you have any advice on what I should do?
When Sunset finished writing, she waited for the answer. Suddenly an answer was being written as Twilight’s voice spoke, well, Sunset. If you have the Harmony element in Canterlot High, I think you’d better stay in Canterlot High. Unless your counterpart appears. Then, I think you would be able to get you back to Equestria. Because after all ,she could replace your element.
Sunset Shimmer let out a breath as she closed her eyes, I asked for advice and not for an answer to my problem…
“Darling, are you alright?” asked Rarity.
Sunset Shimmer looked at Rarity. She was about to answer when the school bell rang.
Rarity was already in her classroom until someone knocked on the door. Cheerilee went to the door and answered. Cheerilee was surprised to see Sunset Shimmer. But she was different. She was wearing a ponytail with a yellow hair strap with a yellow and red sun. She was wearing a black coat with a pink, red and yellow skirt. Cheerilee was surprised, “Sunset? What are you doing here? You should be in your classroom”
Sunset Shimmer was surprised, “But I’m new here. This is my classroom. The Principal Celestia who said that”
Cheerilee found it strange. She looked at her students, “I’ll be right back. Stay here”, Cheerilee left the room and closed the door.
Cheerilee started walking, “follow me, Sunset”
Sunset followed Cheerilee. She was a little insecure. Would others like her? Would she feel fit in some group of friends?
“So, are you new here?” asked Cheerilee just to be sure.
Sunset Shimmer looked at Cheerilee, “Yes, theacher. I arrived today”
“So you weren’t Sunset that had been around for years?” asked Cheerilee.
Sunset Shimmer was confused now, “Wait, is there a clone of mine studying here?”
But before they could say anything. They arrived in the main Celestia room. Cheerilee knocked on the door, “come in”
Cheerilee opened the door with her hand. Celestia smiled when she saw Cheerilee, “ah. Hi, Cheerilee ”
“Hi, Principal Celestia. I came here because I need to be sure of something”, said Cheerilee as she entered the room. Sunset Shimmer came in too.
“So, Sunset is saying she’s a new student here. But hasn’t she studied here for years?” said Cheerilee.
“She said that she is, Cheerilee”, replied Celestia.
“But it’s true, Principal,” said Sunset Shimmer. “I don’t know why they don’t believe me”
Celestia went to Sunset Shimmer, “calm down, Sunset. I believe you”
Sunset Shimmer smiled. She was glad someone believed her.
“Well, I think you better get back to the room I told you about. Teacher Cheerilee will guide you into the classroom”, said Celestia.
Meanwhile, in the classroom, Rarity couldn’t help but hear what Cheerilee said. Sunset Shimmer appeared. But there was something different. Sunset Shimmer was wearing a different outfit and wore a ponytail. Rarity began to possibly panic.
The human Sunset appeared? My Celestia! Sunset needs to know this.
Suddenly she heard the sound of a door opening. Cheerilee and Sunset Shimmer entered. Sunset closed the door before going to her desk and sitting down. Rarity looked at where Sunset sat. She planned that when lunch came she would talk to her friends about it.
Sunset and her friends were having lunch. Rarity decided that now was the right time to say, “Darlings, I have something to say”
Everyone looked at Rarity, “what would you like to say?” asked Sunset Shimmer.
“Sunset, I found your counterpart”, confessed Rarity.
Sunset Shimmer was speechless, “Where did you see her?”
“I saw her at the classroom door. She said that she was a new student”, replied Rarity.
“Do you know where she is?” asked Sunset Shimmer. Sunset didn’t want her counterpart to find her. Because Sunset knew that if her counterpart found her, her counterpart would probably freak out.
Calm down, Sunset. You’re very nervous. Relax. Sunset Shimmer exhaled and took a deep breath.
Sunset Shimmer forgot that her friends were there. She smiled nervously, “Where were we at all?”
On the other side, the human Sunset Shimmer sat alone in a corner. She watched the group of girls at a table. She let out a breath, I wanted to have a group of friends. I would like to be popular and more self confident.
When she finished eating, she watched the Mane 7 leave the cafeteria. But she didn’t see the other Sunset Shimmer next to the others. She decided to follow them. But discreetly. She hid behind the cabinets so she they wouldn’t be seen.
I wonder where they’re going.
Sunset Shimmer and the others were sitting on the court watching Rainbow Dash practice soccer. What they didn’t know was that the Human Sunset Shimmer was hiding watching.
Are they really watching someone train?
Rainbow Dash kicked the ball into the goal. The others celebrated. The human Sunset Shimmer just rolled her eyes.
Why are they celebrating her scoring a goal with no more players? For all I know, soccer isn’t played alone.
“Is anyone hungry? I brought Cupcakes”, said Pinkie Pie.
“Me!!”
Human Sunset Shimmer heard her voice. She found it strange. She was here, she was with her mouth shut. So how was her voice spoken? She decided to peek. She was surprised. Sunset saw herself. Only with a different outfit. That made no sense. How was there a clone of hers? How was this possible? But she wouldn’t reveal herself or go to where the girls were. Because Sunset didn’t want the others to know that she was spying since lunch time ended.
When they finished eating the Cupcakes, Sci-Twi stood up, “I’m going to the library. I need to do some research and study for the exams”
Who got up was Sunset Shimmer, “Would you like me to come along and help you with the research?”
Sci-Twi smiled, “Of course, Sunset”
Sci-Twi and Sunset Shimmer descended the few steps of the bleachers and headed toward the library. Humana Sunset watched Sci-Twi and her counterpart leave.
I think I better follow them. Maybe I don’t find something interesting?
Human Sunset Shimmer began to follow the two silently and sneakily.
I just hope no one sees me or listens to me.
Sunset Shimmer and Sci-Twi were already in the library. Sunset Shimmer watched Sci-Twi pick up books from the shelves, “Want some help?”
“No. Thank you”, replied Sci-Twi as she grabbed the last book that she needed and went to the table that Sunset Shimmer was next to. On the table was a notebook, a pencil and an eraser.
But what they didn’t know was that the human Sunset Shimmer was in the library, hiding behind the same shelf as Sci-Twi took the books.
I’m still surprised they haven’t seen me here yet.
Sunset Shimmer was searching the book and Sci-Twi looked in her book, reading the question before starting to search the books. Humana Sunset Shimmer watched from behind the hole where the books were.
Sci-Twi stopped looking at the book and looked at Sunset Shimmer, “So? Have you made up your mind?”
Sunset Shimmer stopped looking in the book, “I’ve decided what?”
“Are you going back to Equestria or staying at Canterlot High?” replied Sci-Twi.
Human Sunset Shimmer was surprised and confused at the same time.
Equestria? What?
Sunset Shimmer sighed, “I don’t know, Twilight. Now that my counterpart is here, it would be nice. But I don’t want to leave all of you either”
“When night comes, will you have decided?” asked Sci-Twi.
Sunset Shimmer thought before answering, “possibly. Perhaps”
“When you have decided you warn me and warn the others, okay?”
“Ok, Twilight”
It’s been an hour and Human Sunset Shimmer was almost asleep. It was boring to watch her counterpart and Sci-Twi go researching.
Have they left yet?[
Human Sunset Shimmer peered through the hole and saw her counterpart and Sci-Twi still in the books.
How long will they stay here?
“Sunset, I’m done”, said Sci-Twi, as she closed the book she was reading.
“OK. Let’s put the books back on the shelves”, said Sunset Shimmer, as she closed the book that she read too.
Time to get out of here. Quick and sneaky.
Human Sunset Shimmer stepped out of the hidden spot. When the human Sunset Shimmer left the library, she watched Sci-Twi and her counterpart put the books back on the shelves.
I don’t know how they didn’t see me. But ok.
Human Sunset Shimmer remembered about her counterpart mentioning Equestria. Was this where his counterpart lived? How did her counterpart go to Equestria? Was it through a portal? Well, she would have to find out.
After more than three hours, walking through the whole school, she didn’t find the portal. Well, she just searched inside the school, not outside.
I just hope the portal is out here. Can be. I’ve already searched for all side of the college and no portal.
She approached the statue and touched it. Her hand went through the portal, a part of her hand was replaced by a hoof. She took her hand from the startled portal. But soon cheered up.
I found it! I found it!
But when she turned her back, she saw her counterpart and her friends leaving school. She hid behind the statue. Hoping not to be seen.
“So have you decided?” asked Fluttershy.
“I can’t decide, Fluttershy. What do I do?” replied Sunset Shimmer.
Pinkie Pie brightened, “I know! I know! Sleepover at my house!” all, except Pinkie Pie brightened.
What they didn’t know was that Human Sunset Shimmer listened. She was saddened by what Pinkie Pie said. She never had a friend and was never invited to a sleepover. She started to cry.
Pinkie Pie heard a crying sound. She noticed that the crying came from behind the statue. She realized it was the human Sunset Shimmer with her hands covering up her eyes, “Sunset?”
Human Sunset Shimmer heard a voice. She still had tears in her eyes. She looked at Pinkie Pie. She didn’t know what to say. She began to speak words that didn’t even exist.
“Sunset? Is everything okay?” asked Pinkie Pie. The others went to Pinkie Pie.
Human Sunset Shimmer unintentionally fell to the floor. Everyone was looking at her.
“Why are you crying, Sunset?” asked Pinkie Pie.
Human Sunset Shimmer didn’t want to say anything.
“Let’s go, another Sunset. You can trust us”, encouraged Pinkie Pie with a smile.
Human Sunset Shimmer decided to say, “ok”, she stood up.
“It’s just that I heard you talk about having a sleepover. And I was sad because I never went to any sleepover and never had friends”, said Humana Sunset Shimmer.
“Sunset, you don’t have to cry. You can attend the sleepover yes”, said Pinkie Pie.
Human Sunset Shimmer smiled as she wiped the tears from her eyes with one hand, “really?”
“Really, another Sunset”, replied Pinkie Pie.
They were already at Pinkie Pie’s house. They all wore the same pajamas they wore at Pinkie Pie’s previous sleepover. Well, minus the Human Sunset Shimmer, she was wearing the pajamas that Pinkie Pie had in the closet. Rainbow Dash and Applejack were competing in the Video Game, Fluttershy was playing with Pinkie Pie’s plush alligator, Pinkie Pie was using her Notebook, Rarity and Sunset Shimmer were taking selfies, Sci-Twi and Human Sunset Shimmer were watching Rainbow Dash and Applejack play Video games and Spike were playing with a toy bone.
“Go, Rainbow!” Twisted Sci-Twi. Applejack was fiddling with the control buttons like crazy.
On TV, it appeared written, “Congratulations! Rainbow Dash has won!”
“Uhuuu!” exclaimed Sci-Twi, before hugging Rainbow Dash.
Applejack didn’t know why she was annoyed that she’d lost. She was usually a good sportswoman.
Suddenly they heard a ringing bell, “Pizza is here!” exclameid Pinkie Pie before rushing to get Pizza.
Human Sunset Shimmer managed to smile. At least she was having friends now. She would even cry with joy.
They were all at the table, eating pizza on plates.
“The pizza is very good”, said Pinkie Pie.
“Yeah”, agreed Sunset Shimmer.
“What are we going to do after eating?” asked Fluttershy.
“Truth or dare”, replied Pinkie Pie excitedly. Human Sunset Shimmer got nervous.
Everyone, except Pinkie Pie was waiting for Pinkie Pie to return to the bedroom. They heard footsteps hurrying to the bedroom.
“I brought the bottle. Now we can start!” Pinkie Pie sat on the floor and began to spin the bottle. When the bottle stopped, she was pointed at Pinkie Pie.
“Pinkie Pie for Twilight”, said Sunset Shimmer.
“Truth or dare?” asked Pinkie Pie.
“True”, replied Sci-Twi.
“Is it true that you ever forgot to submit a job?” asked Pinkie Pie.
“Unfortunately yes”, said Sci-Twi, now sad.
Pinkie Pie turned the bottle over. When the bottle stopped, she was pointed at Rainbow Dash.
“Rainbow for Applejack”, said Sunset Shimmer.
“Applejack, truth or dare?” asked Rainbow Dash.
“True”, Applejack answered.
“Is it true you never lied?” asked Rainbow Dash.
“Yes. I never lied”, replied Applejack.
Pinkie Pie began to spin the bottle. When the bottle stopped, she was pointed at Sunset Shimmer and Sci-Twi.
“Me for Sci-Twi,” said Sunset Shimmer. “Truth or dare?”
“True”, replied Sci-Twi.
“Is it true that you and Rainbow Dash are dating?” asked Sunset Shimmer.
Sci-Twi blushed, but soon replied, “Yes. It is true”
Pinkie Pie spun the bottle. When the bottle stopped, she pointed to Applejack.
“Applejack for Rainbow Dash”, said Sunset Shimmer.
“Truth or dare?” asked Applejack.
Rainbow Dash smiled, “dare”
“I dare you to run all over the house”, said Applejack.
Rainbow Dash, still smiling, said, “I like the sound of that”, she ran out of the room.
After about ten seconds, Rainbow Dash returned to the room, “Did you like it, Applejack?”
Applejack rolled her eyes. Rainbow Dash sat back down in her seat. Pinkie Pie spun the bottle. When she stopped, the bottle pointed at Rainbow Dash.
“Rainbow Dash for Pinkie Pie”, said Sunset Shimmer.
“Truth or dare?” asked Rainbow Dash.
“Challenge”, replied Pinkie Pie.
“I dare you to do a prank call to a pizza delivery boy”, said Rainbow Dash.
Pinkie Pie got up all excited, “That sounds fun!”
Pinkie Pie went into the living room, picked up the phone and called the Pizzeria, “hello?”
“Hi, Pizzaria of the Sun. What is your order?”
“Tomato mozzarella pizza, please”, replied Pinkie Pie.
“OK. What’s your address?”
Pinkie Pie tried not to laugh, “Black Forest Street. Number 34”
“OK. I’ll deliver your pizza to your address”, said the man, before hanging up the phone.
Pinkie Pie put the phone back in place and started laughing, “I would do anything to see the delivery guy’s face”
“Pizza is ready!” exclaimed the cook. The delivery man took the pizza with his hand.
The delivery man left the Pizzeria and went to his motorcycle, put away the Pizza and headed toward the address.
“Do you think the delivery man has delivered the pizza yet?” asked Rainbow Dash.
“I don’t know”, replied Pinkie Pie.
“It’s been a while. So I believe so”, said Sci-Twi.
“What do you guys think about having a video game competition?” asked Rainbow Dash.
All, except Rainbow Dash said, “yes!!”
When the pizza delivery boy arrived at the location of the address, he realized that the location was very dark.
Okay. I’ll deliver this pizza soon and get out of here as soon as possible.
He started walking toward the mansion while holding the pizza. When he reached the door, he knocked on the door with his right hand. The left hand held the pizza. Footsteps were heard and when the door opened he was surprised to see. Who attended her was a tall black-skinned woman with ethereal blue hair, as if symbolizing the night sky. She wore light blue armor with a moon breastplate, a light blue helmet on her head wore a helmet, on her feet she wore light blue boots and her eyes were dragon slits, “what do you want, fool?”
The delivery man was surprised, but soon replied, “I came here to deliver the pizza you ordered, miss”
The woman was confused, “I didn’t order pizza and my name isn’t miss”
“Oh. I’m sorry. What’s your name?” said the delivery man.
“Nightmare Moon. And yours?” replied Nightmare Moon.
“Oh. Ok, Nightmare Moon. My name is Alex. And I am so sorry. Maybe someone made me a phone prank. I am going. Sorry about anything”, said Alex as he left.
Nightmare Moon stopped to think for a moment. If this fool came just to deliver Pizza, maybe she should accept, “Wait, mortal. If you came here just to deliver a pizza, maybe I should accept it”
“OK. You can have the pizza”, Alex went back to where Nightmare Moon was and gave her the Pizza.
Nightmare Moon took the Pizza with her hands, “Would you like to come in?”
Alex smiled, “That’s very kind of you. But I still have a lot of pizzas to deliver”
Nightmare Moon smiled, “c’mon. It will not take so long. I promise”
Alex smiled back, “ok. If you say…”
Nightmare Moon and Alex were in the living room of the mansion. Nightmare Moon poured tea. Nightmare Moon’s black cat came to her. Alex had the tea. Nightmare Moon scooped her cat up, “how’s the tea?”
“It’s very good”, answered the delivery man. Suddenly he felt dizzy and passed out on the floor.
When morning came, the eight girls woke up to the sun on their faces. Today was the last day of school.
“Did you all bring your backpacks here?” asked Sunset Shimmer.
all except Sunset Shimmer answered, “yes!”
When they arrived at school, a man in light blue armor. On the breastplate was a drawing of a moon. The man was floating in the air as he laughed malignantly. His pupils were dragon slits, “The night will last forever!!” The students that were watching begin running away from the lunatic floating in the sky.
“Hey you!”
Alex looked at Sunset Shimmer, “Why are you doing this?”
“Because it’s my duty!” replied Alex with a crazy smile. “The principal sent me here to terrorize you all!”
“Who’s the principal who sent you?” asked Sunset Shimmer.
“Nightmare Moon”, replied Alex.
Sunset Shimmer then remembered something when she was a student of Celestia. She remembers that one day she had read the legend of the “Mare on the Moon”. She knew Luna of Equestria became Nightmare Moon out of jealousy and envy. But what about Luna from Canterlot High? What would be her reason for have becoming Nightmare Moon? Would it be the same reason?
“Do you know where she lives?” asked Sunset Shimmer.
“Yes. Black Forest Street, number 34”, answered Alex, before covering his mouth.
Pinkie Pie noticed something important, “hey! This is the same address where the pizza delivery boy delivered the pizza”
Everyone looked at Pinkie Pie, “ah. So you made me deliver that pizza?! Thanks to you, I’m like this!”
Although the situation was black, Pinkie Pie continued to smile, “because i was challenged during a game of Truth or Dare?”
Alex was prepared to destroy the guilty, “Who challenged you?”
“Will you destroy him if I tell you?” asked Pinkie Pie.
“Yes, pink girl”, answered Alex.
“Then, I won’t tell you”, said Pinkie Pie.
Alex was annoyed, “Are you by chance asking to be destroyed?!”
Fluttershy went to Alex, “boy, please. Calm down. What is bothering you?”
Alex looked at Fluttershy, “Calm down?! You have no idea what she put me through!!”
“Would you like to tell us?” offered Fluttershy with a smile.
Alex was surprised. He didn’t know what to say, “I... I... Why are you trying to help me?”
“Because we’re friends, aren’t we?” answered Fluttershy.
“But we don’t even know each other”, said Alex.
“Well, that is true. But that doesn’t mean we can’t be friends. So? Would you like to talk about what bothers you?”
Alex seemed to calm down. He landed on the floor slowly. He was smiling, “Thank you, Miss…?”
“...Fluttershy”
“… Miss Fluttershy. You have no idea what she did to me when I woke up”
“Would you like to tell us?” asked Fluttershy.
“Yes”, replied Alex.
Alex woke up in a basement. He was under arrest. He heard footsteps. The basement door opened. He saw Nightmare Moon coming down the stairs, “I see you woke up”
“What did you do to me? What do you plan on doing to me?” asked Alex.
Nightmare Moon smiled, “Well, Alex. Don’t you realize?”
Alex was afraid, “You’re not thinking of torturing me, are you?”
Nightmare Moon laughed, “what? No. I would never do that”
Alex let out a sigh of relief, “whew”
“I’ll make you my helper”, Nightmare Moon took a syringe.
Alex panicked. Trying everything to break free. Nightmare Moon approached the unprotected man. Alex started to move wildly. Hoping that if he moved enough he would break free. But, it was no use. Nightmare Moon swallowed the needle in his vein. Alex felt the liquid stir in his veins. He began to convulse. After several convulsions, he passed out. Nightmare Moon stared at Alex’s sleeping form.
Hmmm. He will need a new outfit.
Nightmare Moon went upstairs and went to her room to pick out an outfit for her new helper. When she arrived in the bedroom, she went to her wardrobe and opened it. There were several clothes in the closet: She had a light blue armor, a light blue helmet, a black dress and a purple dress that went down to the feet. Nightmare Moon smiled at the last dress.
Perfect. This one is perfect.
When Alex woke up, he was no longer in control of his actions. He saw Nightmare Moon looking at him, “I see you woke up”
“Yes, Principal Nightmare Moon”, said Alex.
“Ready to end with Celestia?” asked Nightmare Moon.
“Yes, Principal Nightmare Moon”, replied Alex.
Nightmare Moon went to his new helper and released him. Alex fell to the floor. He was on his knees crouching as he stared at the floor, “I’ll ask you one more time. Are you ready to end with Celestia?”
“Yes, Principal Nightmare Moon”, answered Alex, even louder and more confident.
“Wait a moment. How did you stop being evil? A few moments ago you wanted to attack terror at school”, said Applejack.
“It’s just what Nightmare Moon injected into me lasts for a short time”, replied Alex.
“Have you been back to normal since when?” asked Fluttershy.
“When you asked me what bothered me, I started to get back to my senses. But if Nightmare Moon comes along I’ll pretend”, replied Alex.
“It’s a good plan”, said Sunset Shimmer.
“I agree”, said Human Sunset Shimmer.
“You know the way to her house, don’t you?” asked Sci-Twi.
“Yes. But I don’t have my bike. So I’m afraid we’ll have to walk”, replied Alex.
The girls and Alex were already very close to Nightmare Moon’s mansion. Alex was concerned, “How are you going to defeat Nightmare Moon?”
“We’ll first try to understand why Luna became Nightmare Moon. Then, we’ll talk to her, and if it doesn’t work, we’ll use our Elements of Harmony on her”, replied Sunset Shimmer.
“I just hope your plan works”, said Alex. They were already at the front door.
“I’ll pretend I’m still under the influence of Nightmare Moon”, whispered Alex.
“Okay, Alex”, whispered Sunset Shimmer.
Alex made an angry face. So, Nightmare Moon wouldn’t suspect.
Nightmare Moon was in her bedroom on her bed, until she heard the sound of the door, “come in”
Alex opened the door, “Principal Nightmare Moon, I brought eight girls who tried to stop me”
Nightmare Moon smiled, got up, went to Sunset Shimmer, crouched down and touched her to Sunset Shimmer’s chin with her hand, “did you really think you were going to stop me?”
“Why Vice-Principal Luna? Why are you doing this?” asked Sunset Shimmer.
“Why? Haven’t you noticed yet?” Nightmare Moon took her hand from Sunset Shimmer’s chin. “Celestia is always loved by the students. While I’m Avoided and Ignored by the Students”
“Luna, I know you want to be loved. But destroying Celestia won’t make you loved”, said Sunset Shimmer.
“And why wouldn’t it work? They would see that I would be the new principal of the school”, said Nightmare Moon.
“Luna, if you do this you will be feared by students rather than loved”, Sunset Shimmer tried to convince Nightmare Moon to return to being Luna.
“No! You can only be lying!” denied Nightmare Moon.
“Luna, I know you think destroying Celestia is the only way you can finally be loved. You think it’s the only way. I understand you. Because when I stole the Twilight crown, I thought it was the only way I could be a princess”, said Sunset Shimmer. Nightmare Moon looked uncertain.
Sunset Shimmer held out her hand, “please, Luna. Let me show you there is another way. Just like someone showed me before”
Nightmare Moon walked away. She didn’t know if she should accept. But she was determined to winning the love of her students. She wouldn’t give up easily, “You’ll have to work hard to beat me, Sunset!”
Sunset Shimmer sighed. It was worth trying, “ok. Let’s use the Elements of Harmony in her”
Principal Celestia was in her office, until she heard a sound from the door, “Come in”
The door opened, revealing Nightmare Moon with a smile, “Luna?”
“I am not Luna. I’m am Nightmare Moon!” exclaimed Nightmare Moon.
“Where were you? You haven’t appeared for many days”, said Celestia.
“I was in my new home, sister”, Nightmare Moon spat the last word. She made a sword appear.
“I hope it’s ready to be destroyed!” exclaimed Nightmare Moon before starting to attack. Celestia wasted no time and began to run. Because she had no sword to defend or attack.
When the girls and Alex arrived at school, they were looking for Principal Celestia and Nightmare Moon.
“Rainbow, you go look for Nightmare Moon and when you find her try to get her attention while me, my counterpart, Alex and our other friends wait here. So we can use the Elements of Harmony on her and save Vice-Principal Luna”, explained Sunset Shimmer. Rainbow Dash nodded.
“Why are you running away, sister?” asked Nightmare Moon, while smiling mischievously.
“I have no sword, Luna. There is no way I can fight. And I don’t even want to fight you in the first place!” replied Celestia.
“Why fight it with your own hands?” said Nightmare Moon simply. “Are you afraid?”
“Hey! You!”
Nightmare Moon looked back, and saw Rainbow Dash, “Come here monster and try to catch me!!” Rainbow Dash ran off. As she ran, she left a rainbow trail.
Nightmare Moon was annoyed, “How dare you be rude to your headmistress?!” She put her sword away and went after Rainbow Dash.
As Rainbow Dash ran, she was nervous. She hoped the plan would work.
Sunset, I hope you know what you’re doing…
Sunset Shimmer, Human Sunset Shimmer, Alex and the other girls were getting ready for when Rainbow Dash arrives. Suddenly they heard footsteps. Rainbow Dash came running, “fast! Here she comes!”
Sunset Shimmer and the others formed and the elements began to glow. When Nightmare Moon reached where Rainbow Dash was, she was startled to realize it was a trap. It felt like it would work, that they would finally heal Luna. But unfortunately, it didn’t work and they fell to the floor. Sunset Shimmer got up, “How did it not work? It was supposed to have worked”
Nightmare Moon smiled as she approached, “Well, well. Looks like your necklaces couldn’t stop me”
Sunset Shimmer was nervous, “all of you will be in detention. Forever!” exclaimed Nightmare Moon before laughing evil.
Sunset Shimmer, her friends and Human Sunset Shimmer were in detention. Sunset Shimmer couldn’t understand why it didn’t work, “I don’t understand. It was supposed to have worked”
“Maybe we weren’t in the right positions”, said Sci-Twi.
“Twilight, we don’t need a position for the elements to activate”, said Rainbow Dash.
“Ok. But if that’s not the why, what would it be?” asked Sci-Twi.
“I don’t know, Twilight,” replied Sunset Shimmer. “When we beat Gaia Everfree it worked. But now, why didn’t it work”
“Would someone like to help me find the key?” asked Rainbow Dash.
“Me! Me!” exclaimed Pinkie Pie happily as she jumped happily.
“I’ll help you too”, said Applejack.
“Me too”, said Sci-Twi.
“I also intend to help, Rainbow”, said Rarity.
“Me too”, said Sunset Shimmer.
“Don’t forget about me”, said Human Sunset Shimmer.
Nightmare Moon was walking down the hall with Alex. She was smiling, “I’m glad I won. Aren’t you?”
Alex pretended to be happy, “yes, Principal. Ah And by the way, where is Principal Celestia?”
“I locked her in her office. She’s tied up and unable to speak”, replied Nightmare Moon.
Nightmare Moon started laughing, “I bet she can’t even get out of place”
Alex pretended to be happy, “Yeah. I also think”
“I found the key!” said Pinkie Pie, after opening a drawer that had a key inside it.
“I didn’t want to say that, but Nightmare Moon was dumb to leave the key here”, said Rainbow Dash.
“But what’s the use of us going out if we can’t even use the elements in it?” asked Sunset Shimmer.
“Sunset Shimmer is right. What should we do?” asked Fluttershy.
“I know maybe it’s not the best time, but how about if we go to the library to research the why we didn’t win?” asked Sci-Twi.
Everyone except Sci-Twi thought before answering, “it’s not a bad idea”
Rainbow Dash took the chave that was in the drawer and put the key in the lock and opened the door, “let’s try to go to the library without Nightmare Moon noticing”, whispered Rainbow Dash.
When they all left the detention room, Rainbow Dash closed the door and locked the door with the key. That done, she followed the others. Of course, sneaky. So Nightmare Moon wouldn’t hear.
When they arrived at the library, Sci-Twi levitated some books and set them on the table. Human Sunset Shimmer picked up a book. But she held such a book that one of the books fell and opened. In the open book, it showed the seven Elements of Harmony and a few words alongside. Human Sunset Shimmer picked up the book, “Guys! I found something!”
They all looked at Human Sunset Shimmer. Sunset Shimmer went to her counterpart to read, “Elements of Harmony- They’re the necklaces that the bearers of the elements of this world wear. If someone doesn’t belong to this world, the necklace will not work on the element bearer”
“Let me see if I understood. Didn’t the elements work because one of us doesn’t belong in this world? But who?” said Applejack.
Everyone started to think. Who didn’t belong in this world? No one knew. Until Sunset Shimmer remembered something. She came from Equestria, she wasn’t born in Canterlot High. And as the Human Sunset Shimmer appeared, so it meant she was no longer the bearer of her element, “I think I know”
Everyone looked at Sunset Shimmer, “It’s me. I wasn’t born in Canterlot High. And now that my counterpart has appeared, now who is the bearer of my element is she”
Human Sunset Shimmer looked nervous, “M-me? Are you sure another me?”
Sunset Shimmer approached at her counterpart, “yes, another me. See, you’re me. You were born in Canterlot High. I was born in Equestria. You’re now the bearer of my element”, Sunset Shimmer took off the necklace she wore and gave Human Sunset Shimmer.
Human Sunset Shimmer looked uncertain. She looked at the others. The others smiled at her. Human Sunset Shimmer seemed a little safer, “ok. Let’s go”
Nightmare Moon was in her office, along with Alex. Until she hears someone knocking on the door, “come in”
The door opened slowly, but to Nightmare Moon’s surprise, there was no one. Confused, she looked out and saw Rainbow Dash, “hey! On here! I escaped from your detention! Try to catch me!” exclaimed Rainbow Dash, before running off. Leaving a trail of rainbows.
Angry, Nightmare Moon went after Rainbow Dash, “Save my words, Rainbow. You will be back in detention”
Meanwhile, Rainbow Dash was almost at the place where her friends were. This time, she was confident it would work. When she arrived, she said, “Get ready. She is coming”
Human Sunset Shimmer and the other friends get ready. Sunset Shimmer watched. When Nightmare Moon arrived where Rainbow Dash went. She was surprised, but soon recovered, “I see you all escaped detention”
“Yes. And now, let’s use the Elements of Harmony on you”, said Sci-Twi.
Nightmare Moon laughed, “Oh, please. The first time didn’t work. How can you be sure it will work?”
“Because….” The elements began to glow. Human Sunset Shimmer and her friends began to float.
Nightmare Moon got scared, “what? Impossible! It shouldn’t work!”
“Friendship is Magic!” exclameid Sci-Twi.
Suddenly, a rainbow formed and went to Nightmare Moon, “noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!
Alex heard the Nightmare Moon scream and went to where the scream was. When he arrived, Alex saw Human Sunset Shimmer, Sunset Shimmer’s friends on the floor, and Deputy Principal Luna passed out on the floor. Sunset Shimmer went to Deputy Principal Luna, “Luna, are you ok?”
Luna opened her eyes and sat down, “what… what happened?”
“You turned into Nightmare Moon for some reason I don’t know”, replied Sunset Shimmer. Sunset Shimmer’s other friends and her counterpart woke up and went to Luna.
“I think I know why. I may tell, but I would like to know where my sister is”, said Luna.
“She must be somewhere hidden from you”, said Pinkie Pie.
“No, Pinkie. She’s locked in her office”, said Luna.
“So let’s go”, said Sunset Shimmer.
Celestia was sitting, bound and unable to speak. She heard a knock, “hffm!”
The door opened, Luna went to Celestia, untied her and removed the tape that was in her sister’s mouth, “Sister, I’m sorry”
Celestia got up from her chair and hugged Luna, “Luna, I forgave you”, Luna hugged her back.
“Luna, if you don’t mind and if it’s okay with you, could you tell us what caused you to become Nightmare Moon?” said Fluttershy.
Luna stepped out of the hug and looked at Fluttershy, “yes, Fluttershy. I’ll tell”
Luna was in her office. She was thinking about her life.
Sometimes I feel like I study them I love Celestia more than I do. Why do they prefer my sister over me? Is it because she is the Principal of the school and I the Vice Principal? I think I better go talk to Celestia.
Luna left her office and went to Celestia’s office.
Celestia was in her office, reading some documents until she heard a knock on the door, “Come in”
The door opened revealing Luna, “sister, we need to talk”
Celestia rose from her chair, “what about?”
“Why do students prefer you over me?” asked Luna.
Celestia was confused, “what do you mean?”
“They always come to you when something bad happens. Why don’t they come to me?” said Luna.
Celestia didn’t know what to say, “Luna, I don’t know, ok?”
Luna was annoyed, “you don’t know?! I know why. You’re pretending That you don’t care about that. But deep down, you like it when students comes to you!”
“Luna, it’s not like that…”
“It’s not like that?! You’re faking it! If you like your students so much coming to you, then I will quit! I will live in a place far away from you!” exclaimed Luna. That said, she left the office annoyed. Celestia blew out a breath.
Luna, I’m so sorry…
Luna was now in a taxi. She knew a place where no one lived. But it had a mansion. The address was Black Forest Street, number 34. She was looking at the shops she passed and the people who walked the street. She really hoped no one was going there.
The taxi was passing through a forest. The forest was green. But there was no animal. Luna was relieved. Because she would hate herself if the taxi ran over an animal.
It was a while before the cab was still in the woods, but now the leaves of the trees were purple. Luna liked how the forest was green before, but then turned purple. Suddenly the taxi stopped. Luna paid and got out of the taxi. She was surprised to see a mansion in the middle of nowhere. There were no more trees around. Luna decided to go to the mansion and enter. When she arrived at the mansion, she opened the door. She realized that inside, the mansion was dusty and had cobwebs.
Yep. Time to clean this house.
Luna went looking for a broom. It didn’t take as long as she thought. She took the broom and began cleaning the house.
After she finished sweeping, she sat on a couch. She looked at the decoration of the mansion.
Wow. I think this mansion needs a new twist.
Luna decided to go upstairs to see what was up there.
When she arrived in the room, she couldn’t help noticing that the room was one of the most beautiful rooms in the mansion. She opened the closet. But suddenly, a darkness that was inside the closet, went to Luna and formed a yellow ball. Darkness went to Luna. Suddenly a flash appeared. Her purple shirt and trousers turned into light blue armor with a moon breastplate, a light blue helmet appeared on his head, and his shoes became light blue boots. She started to laugh malignantly, “muahahahahaha! Free! Finally!”
Nightmare Moon left the room, went downstairs and looked at the decoration of the mansion.
This place is not worthy for a Principal. Need a change.
“Wow. You must have felt so lonely”, said Pinkie Pie.
“Not really. I have my cat”, said Luna.
“You have a cat? Where is he?” asked Fluttershy, all excited.
“He must have followed me. He would never let me go”, replied Luna. Suddenly they heard a meow. Luna’s cat appeared and went to Luna.
“Ah. Look at him here”, said Luna as she petted the cat.
“Can I pet him, Luna?” asked Fluttershy.
Luna looked at Fluttershy, “Of course, Fluttershy”
Fluttershy approached the cat and stroked it, “your cat’s fur is so soft”
Luna smiled, “thank you, Fluttershy”
Sci-Twi approached Luna and Fluttershy, “Vice Principal Luna, are we going to class today? It’s just that when Alex arrived in high school, all the students ran away”
Alex!
“Is he ok?” asked Luna.
“Yes, Luna”, replied Alex, now approaching Luna.
“Are you still under the effect of the injection I injected you?” asked Luna.
“No, Luna”, Alex answered.
Luna smiled with relief, “Phew. I am relieved”
After all that happened, Alex went back to where he worked and Sunset Shimmer was sitting on the school stairs, looking at the horse statue. She couldn’t help noticing that now her element no longer worked because her counterpart had appeared. She remembered what Twilight Sparkle told her:
Then I think I would be able to get you back to Equestria. Because after all she could replace her element.
Sunset Shimmer couldn’t help but notice that Twilight was right. But she was still sad that she had to abandon her friends.
“So, have you decided?”
Sunset Shimmer looked at the owner of the voice, “ah. Hi, Rarity”
“Hi, Sunset. Have you decided?” said Rarity.
“I don’t know. I don’t want to leave all of you”, replied Sunset Shimmer.
“Did you forget your counterpart? Don’t you miss Celestia?” asked Rarity.
“I haven’t forgotten my counterpart, Rarity. Yes, it is. I miss Celestia, but… ”
“If you’re afraid that we will forget about you because of your counterpart, you’re wrong. We will not forget you. We will miss you, Sunset”, said Rarity.
“Really, Rarity?”
“Really, Sunset”
Sunset Shimmer and Rarity’s friends, Sunset Shimmer’s counterpart, Luna and Celestia walked to where Rarity and Sunset Shimmer were. They stared at both of them sitting on the stairs.
“So, Sunset? Did you decide?” answered Rarity.
Sunset Shimmer looked at Rarity before looking at the horse statue. She started to think. If Rarity told her That she wouldn’t forget her, maybe she should be more relieved. Because now that she had her counterpart, she could return to Equestria to be with Celestia. And her element doesn’t even work anymore because of her counterpart is in Canterlot High. Now who represented her element was her counterpart. But she tried her best not to cry in front of Rarity. She wiped the tears from her eyes with her hand, “thank you, Rarity. You helped me when I needed it most”
Sunset Shimmer got up and hugged Celestia, Luna, her counterpart and her other friends, “well, before I go, I should get my things in the closet”, when she left the hug, Sunset entered the school, headed toward From her closet he took everything inside, put it in her backpack, took her gecko named Ray and put it on her shoulder. That done, she returned to where Luna, Celestia, her counterpart and her friends were.
When Sunset Shimmer arrived where Luna, Celestia, her counterpart and her friends were, she made a group hug, “goodbye. I will miss you all”, when Sunset Shimmer stepped out of the hug, she started walking towards the horse statue, while doing so she kept waving. She looked ahead and saw that she was facing the portal. She took a deep breath before going through the mirror.
