The Hidden Truth

About to be in tears, Sunset didn't do anything to tug her hand free of Sugarcoat's grasp as they walked. Both were holding their cups of hot chocolate in their free hands, while the others were tightly holding onto one and other, and by 'holding' she meant Sugarcoat wouldn't let go of her hand.

When they suddenly stopped, Sunset noticed how they stopped at a park.

The older girl sat down on an beach, and watched as Sugarcoat sat beside her. "Why did you defend me? We don't know each other. We're supposed to be enemies if you're at Crystal Prep."

Sugarcoat arched an eyebrow. "Just because we're rivals doesn't mean I can't be nice."

The Wondercolt gulped as she looked away before taking a sip of her drink. There was something about Sugarcoat that made her uneasy but that could because of this whole Anon-A-Miss thing going on that made it so hard for her to trust anyone she came across.

"Is there anyone you can go to at Canterlot High?"

Sunset sighed as she shook her head. "No, they all hate me."

Sugarcoat frowned. "You should have my number then." she replied and Sunset's eyes widened.

As she placed her cup to the side, Sugarcoat took out her phone from her bag and held her hand out for Sunset's phone. The older girl stayed still until she snapped out of her trance and took out her phone, making sure to unlock it and watched as Sugarcoat typed in her number before adding Sunset's number to her own phone.

Then suddenly, Sunset's phone went off with the chime of a notification. Sunset groaned as she realized Anon-A-Miss had posted and Sugarcoat's eyes widened as she read the notification and looked at the Wondercolt, who paled when she realized the Shadowbolt had seen it and quickly took her phone back.

"How long?"

Sunset couldn't look her newfound ally in the eyes as she answered. "For a few weeks now."

Sugarcoat's eyes darkened with anger. "And when I saw you at the bridge? That was the result of a few weeks? You told me the story of this cruel online account, you told me you were suspected, but you never told me how bad it was or how long it was going."

Sunset gazed down at her lap as she tightly closed her eyes. Tears threatening to fall down her cheeks.

"What else have you not told me?"

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Flash sighed as he walked through the park. The newest post had been the final straw to him. The group he was hanging around with had growled as the post came up and began talking shit about Sunset, began posting comments about how they'd kill her when they found her.

"What else have you not told me?" Flash's eyes snapped upwards to see a stranger with the center of attention of Anon-A-Miss.

He could see Sunset reopen her eyes as saw how much sadness they held and his heart ached. His ex, whom he still had feelings for, was crying and pouring her heart out to someone. It was sad to think she couldn't pour her thoughts out to them, but he understood; they were terrible to her, he didn't stand up for her, they didn't deserve to hear her sad thoughts.

They didn't deserve to be trusted in.

"Sunset?" he called out, stopping Sunset mid-sentence. "Can... can we talk?"

Sunset sucked in a sharp breath. "Oh, um." she didn't realize how quick she was to grab Sugarcoat's hand. "I guess... do... do you want to speak in private?"

Flash shook his head with a sad smile as he tucked his hands in his pockets. "No, uh, it's fine. We speak in front of your friend."

Sunset nodded slowly. "Well, what did you need?"

He took a huge breath before pouring his heart out; how stupid he was for just standing by as he watched her get beat up by every student around. How he watched as her friends left her alone and didn't go straight to her to give a shoulder for her to cry on. Every little thing he had been thinking about during these weeks of hell, and when he finished, all he could see was a blank expression on his ex's face.

"What?" Sunset echoed, deadpan.

Flash shrank back. "I'm sorry for everything I did and didn't do."

Sunset stood up, not caring how Sugarcoat was watching them. All her anger that had been blocked by sadness had suddenly slipped out a little.

"So, after all this time...! When I was getting my life kicked out of me, how my happiness slipped through my fingers, how the very ones who considered me family had suddenly thrown me away, and every little ounce of me that begged not to return to that hellhole; you didn't think to step up and be on my side?" Sunset scowled. "To reassure me I had someone to go to?"

Flash winced and nodded. "Yes. Sunset, I'm ashamed. You have every right to be upset with me, hate me! Anything you want! But... just know, you have me. Whenever you need someone, I'm there!"

Sugarcoat couldn't help but feel bad for the Wondercolt. It was obvious he cared for her. "Sunset, he seems honest about what he's saying. Why not give him a chance?"

Sunset stiffened as she looked at Sugarcoat before gazing back at Flash.

The Hidden Truth

Rainbow growled as she gazed down at her phone, the urge to throw it at a wall was strong, but they were already on thin ice as Mrs. Cake kept her eyes on them as she took customers orders. They couldn't be thrown out, this was Pinkie's workplace and they couldn't have her losing her job.

"I can't believe she's still at it." Rainbow mumbled as she placed down her phone and took a sip of her milkshake.

Applejack huffed as she dropped her phone down onto the table, gazing out the window, watching the falling snow.

"How is she still finding secrets?" Pinkie asked as she folded her arms. "Who would even give that secret-stealer information?"

Rarity rolled her eyes. "I don't know, Pinkie." she replied as she closed her eyes. "But whoever it is, they shouldn't be helping that horrible witch."

Fluttershy shrank back in her chair as she nervously played with her hair. "I know she isn't our friend, but should you really be calling her a witch?"

Rainbow narrowed her eyes. "She has magic, Fluttershy! She's a witch, like it or not!"

"So do we."

The Rainbooms tensed at Fluttershy's words and flushed a little. The only reason why they had magic was because of Sunset coming to this world, bringing magic with her. When Twilight appeared, she had brought more magic with her. It was because of those two, they had their magic.

Didn't that mean they were witches too?

"Forget the witch." snapped Rainbow.

Pinkie sighed. "We're trying but someone keeps bringing it up!"

Applejack slammed her hands down. "Enough!" she snapped. "Now, we ain't gonna get anythin' done by talkin' about her, are we? 'nough talkin' about her. About Anon-A-Miss. Let's just have us a nice evenin'."

"Agreed." Rarity nodded. "I have to get to Sweetie soon anyways."

Rainbow leaned back in her seat. "Now, let's talk about what we're going to watch on Christmas Eve!"

Pinkie jumped up. "Oooh! We should watch Gladiator!"

The group just laughed as they continued on their conversation about Christmas Eve.