Author's Note

A short chapter this time as i'm still suffering from writer's block. Regardless, Happy New Year guys! May you enjoy a fruitful new year's!

Time Alone

Twilight tapped on her new phone, checking to see if the aforementioned Anon-A-Miss has struck again, she can’t help but feel worried about the secrets the blogger posts on MyStable. Ironically, the one thing that can connect people can also tear each other apart.

“Why am I not surprised? This Anon-A-Miss user just won’t shut her mouth…”

Ever since Sunset stayed with her, she’s been keeping an eye on things regarding the incident in an attempt to piece the puzzles together and catch the culprit. So far, there’s no such luck.

Thinking that browsing through her profile is useless, she puts the phone down and looked over to her friend. “Sunset, can I ask you a question?” Twilight asked.

“Of course, Twilight. What is it that you want to ask?”

“Do you have any idea who this Anon-A-Miss person is? Do you know what she’s trying to gain with the thing she does?”

Sunset sighed and shook her head. “I honestly don’t know, Twilight. For all I know, it could be Trixie or the Dazzlings, but something about all of this just doesn’t make sense. I’ve changed, why ruin my reputation after all this time?”

Sunset grabbed her phone and looked at the unlit screen. “I honestly don’t know what his or her end goal is in doing this, though one thing’s for sure. My reputation is broken and I don’t know how long it’ll take for me to fix it again.”

Tears started to flow down on her cheeks, holding tight on her phone. “Funny. Who knew that a small device like this can connect people, and at the same time push each other away…”

Twilight pulled her in for a reassuring hug, gently patting her back. “Shhh, it’s okay Sunset. We’ll find a way to regain your friend’s trust. I’m here for you.”

“Thanks, Twi… I really, really appreciate it.”

As both girls let go of the hug, Twilight took out her phone and checked the time. “Say Sunset, how about we go out today? I know a place where you and I can spend some quality time together.”

“That sounds nice Twilight, but how sure are you that we won’t stumble upon angry Canterlot High Students?”

“Don’t worry, that cafe is a popular go-to place for bookworms like me. Plus, it’s on the other side of town, far from CHS.”

Sunset sighed in relief, “Alright, Twi. I’m in. I’ve been wanting to get out of the house with you anyway.”

Sunset patiently waited in her seat for Twilight with their drinks, while looking around her surroundings to see if there are any CHS students hanging around the place.

“Calm down Sunset, I’m sure Twilight picked the right place to avoid them.”

Her phone rang. “Hello, Sunset Shimmer speaking.”

“Sunset! It’s me, Applejack. Listen, I-”

“Oh. Hello, Applejack. I was wondering when you’d get the nerve to call me.”

“Sugarcube, please. Let me explain-”

“Don’t call me Sugarcube! After the things you did to me, you still have the nerve to…”

“Please, Sunset. I was wrong. I believe that you are not Anon-A-Miss!”

Those words rang in her head. Did she really believe that she’s innocent, or is she just pretending to?

“Oh yeah? What made you finally realize that I’m not the one posting the secrets of other students?”

“It’s a long story, but I’m currently working with Princess Twi’ in investigating the source of the blogger’s identity. I owe you an apology, Sunset. Please forgive me.” Applejack pleaded.

Sunset sighed, “You do owe me an apology, but right now I am not in the mood for apologies. Call me back when you finally found the culprit, then we’ll talk about your apology.”

She hung up before Applejack can say another word, before letting out another sigh.

“Who was that, Sunset?” Twilight asked as she approached the table with their order.

“One of my friends had the nerve to call me after what they did to me.” She sneered.

“I understand why you’re upset. Here, try to calm down with that Frappe you ordered.” Twilight said as she gave Sunset her Mint Chocolate Frappe.

“Thanks, Twi.” Taking a long sip, she processed the words Applejack said. If she’s really speaking the honest truth, then she can finally feel relieved that her friends are finally picking up some sense and think twice about their accusations against her. At the same time, Sunset can’t help but feel like staying away from them for some time, while letting the whole debacle blow over.

“So, this Equestria world you lived in. You said something about duplicates.”

“Yep. Like Principal Celestia, she’s a Royal Princess back in my world.”

“Soo, does that mean there’s a pony version of me in your world? If yes, what is her talents and feats? Is she a scientifical genius like me?”

Sunset smiled at her questions, seeing the other world’s Twilight ramble with questions reminded her of the Princess’s habit of rambling. Chuckling for a bit, she took a sip from her drink before answering her question.

“Well, yeah. Sadly, she’s not a scientist like you. She’s a royal princess too, just like Celestia. Her magical prowess is so powerful that it can rival mine!”

Twilight’s eyes widened at this revelation. Her pony version, living the royal life? There are so many questions running around her thoughts about that world’s counterpart of hers.

“She’s royalty!? As in like, a Princess!?”

“Yep. That’s right, though she’s a Princess of Friendship.”

“Wow! That is… amazing! I can’t believe it! Me, living a royalty’s life in the other world! You have GOT to introduce me to my counterpart!”

“Shhh, keep it down Twi.” Sunset gestured.

“Oops, sorry.” She sheepishly smiled.

“Well, it just turns out that she’s in this world right now. She’s helping me figure out who the real Anon-A-Miss is. Just a fair warning though, she might overreact on seeing you.” She snickered.

The rest of the day was spent well, with both girls sharing an interesting conversation about Princess Twilight and her achievements. So far, Sunset can't help but feel like she and this world's Twilight are meant to meet each other. The question remains in her thoughts... would Twilight be open for a romantic relationship with her?