The shadowy figure stood before Twilight Sparkle, Midnight Sparkle, the stuff of nightmares. She flew over the ground, above Twilight Sparkle, surrounded in darkness. She was ready to attack at any time, and yet she was in no rush to strike.

“You know what ‘really’ piques my interest, little star?” Midnight Sparkle asked, cold and maliciously. “It seems to be destiny, that the two of us would come together in my humble abode… It was all a matter of time before you finally come to me.”

Twilight Sparkle had no response to Midnight Sparkle, she just glared despite the fear welling up within. All the while, her eyes glowed a deeper shade of purple.

“You’ve always been interested in learning; that’s what I find most… ‘Attractive’ about you. It took me ages to finally break into that consciousness of yours, but now that you’re here… It makes what I’m about to do to you very, very easy… And there’s nothing you can say to stop me!”

Midnight’s eyes soon lost that bright color, as she toned down a bit.

“You’re welcome to fight back if you can. But know this: You can never kill what coexists within you, the very being keeping your pathetic mind alive. You know… If I can make an example, Sunset’s alternate form is entirely similar to me. We’re almost like sisters, perhaps even ‘more’. After all, we were brought to life by a certain drive within your souls, compelling us to come to life through your anger and hate towards the world.”

An orange soul appears between the two, glowing brighter the more Midnight Sparkle spoke.

“Having said that, she never truly existed in any vessel… Nothing but pure luck and yet here I am born because of your friend. So naïve, so weak… That ‘she’ would even ‘exist’ due to another intervention, ultimately caused by the very crown with similar power to that amulet… The moment she donned that crow, she opened a portal, granting another entity to absorb and use her body as its new host. It only needs a vessel to sustain its existence… The drawback, however, is those openings are far and few in-between.”

As she spoke, Midnight Sparkle swirled around Twilight Sparkle, who appeared to be frozen in place. One of her claws scratches the back of Twilight’s neck, making her shiver. The other caressing portions of her body, specifically certain unmentionable regions.

“Now I, on the other hand, I control this world before you. Correction, I WILL have full control once I absorb you… Your secrets, your body… Everything. Some minor ‘adjustments’ will have to be taken, to ensure complete control with any to no interruptions.”

Midnight Sparkle gave Twilight Sparkle such a smug look and before the latter’s eyes, she felt as if she were looking at a mirror… No, the stare of Death’s eyes. It was horrifying.

“To put it bluntly… YOUR EXISTENCE… ENDS… HERE!”

The darkness surrounding Midnight Sparkle flowed all around Twilight Sparkle, as she watched the demoness move back. Twilight had no place to back away, as her eyes watched Midnight’s every movement. Her mind raced seeking several means to approach this situation. Suddenly, she felt a breath of air against her ear, as Midnight Sparkle stood behind her. Twilight could see a sadistic smile across her face, her claws latched onto Twilight’s shoulders, she could feel her claws digging through the fabric of her shirt to her skin. A magical aura soon surrounds the pair.

“It’s tragic really… I truly did ‘like’ you, ‘loved’ you even. I’d keep you with me, if not for your own childish incompetence and those pathetic friends of yours. You never were the mature one in our… ‘Relationship’.”

The moment she said that Midnight Sparkle hurled Twilight Sparkle aside, the latter screamed as she rolled across the floor. She looks up just in time as Midnight hurls a ball of fire and magic toward her. Twilight managed to dodge, as a spit of fire caught the end of her skirt which she quickly put out with a slap of her hand. Her hand received some minor damage from the scorching burns of the flames, but the worst was still to come.

Twilight could feel the darkness around her slowly suffocate her, as if she could feel an unspeakable force drawing the very air out of her lungs. Twilight felt dragged towards Midnight, as she loomed over the frightened girl. And all Midnight Sparkle did was look at her, not a trace of emotion in her eyes. Not pity… Not disappointment… Not even anger… Nothing…

“New possibilities… New powers… New opportunities… All thanks to your curiosity, little star. Your mindset to push past failure, making new choices for yourself… So long as you have your ‘friends’.”

With a twist of her claws, Twilight Sparkle cried as she felt her soul split into six individuals. All blinded, unable to move, unable to comprehend what was going on. All the original Twilight had was her amulet; the only means to stop Midnight Sparkle. And yet the darkness surrounding her increased by the minute. Just as she reached out for bits of her soul, an invisible wall stopped her movement. She attempted to break through, bashing against the wall with her arms, but it proved no good. She turned back towards her evil counterpart, who smiled while licking her lips.

“Regretfully… Even the purest heart has bad luck.”

Midnight Sparkle fired, as Twilight moved to the front of her clones to block the propelling field of energy. But the force was so strong, it knocked Twilight towards another wall with a thud. Midnight rolled onto Twilight, like a steamroller against cement, ramming her over and over against the wall, as Twilight grunted and cried. After a few seconds, she stopped and cast Twilight aside.

Twilight’s grip on what was going on slowly faded… She began to see images of all she did in her past, flashing before her eyes. A few seconds later, Twilight regained her composure, shifting her gaze toward Midnight. She could barely stand, feeling the bruises and possible cracked bones sustained from Midnight’s assault. Twilight was frustrated, yet patiently waited for an opening… If she could hold out a little longer.

“And you know what’s more appropriate, little star?” Midnight asked. “The same rule applies… To the wicked!”

Midnight charged towards Twilight Sparkle, who managed to duck out of the way and summoned another force field to shield her. She knew Midnight wouldn’t be blind to distractions, so she had to build it up as fat as she could. The darkness around them started to lighten, as strange symbols circled around them. At first, she couldn’t figure out what they were… But they all seemed vaguely familiar.

“Actually… I’ve always had some questions lingering in my mind…” Midnight Sparkle spoke. “Do you really not want this…? Do you truly not ‘like’ me…?”

Twilight never said a word, as she stayed behind her force field.

“Think it over, Twilight Sparkle. All the power, all the might, all the magic. Nobody will ever lay a finger on poor, little you… IF YOU’D JUST COMPLY WITH ME!!!”

Midnight Sparkle fired another direct shot, as Twilight raised the barrier against the blast. After firing one shot after another, Twilight could see the barrier showing cracks along the surface, like a mirror ready to burst from a high pitch.

“You know it’s pointless to fight. Do the smart thing for once and join the winning side… With me!”

The contraction only grew worse, as Twilight had a difficult time thinking. Her mind was swept away, filled to the brim with memories of all her atrocities. The nightmares… The monsters… The never-ending darkness growing all around her…

“Then again, as the old saying goes, ‘It matters little in the long haul’.”

Suddenly, Midnight Sparkle stretched out her arms, as huge, monstrous arms appeared from nowhere, slamming Twilight’s force field with two gigantic fists. With every thud against the barrier, Twilight felt every ounce of her strength dwindling. Like she herself was turning to glass, ready to smash into a billion pieces.

“Are you really letting yourself go out this way?” Midnight asked, scornfully. “When you’ve had every opportunity before you? All of it… And you’d just throw it away?”

Doubt began to form, as Twilight found little chance of getting out of this alive. She was right all along; Midnight Sparkle was just too powerful. Still, she pushed through the pain, even as her insides were breaking.

“Ideas… So meaningless… If you aren’t willing to make sacrifices!” Midnight spat. “You insist those ‘girls’ are your friends… That you’re protecting everyone…”

Twilight knew it’s painful to keep going… But she was determined to stay strong, for their sake and not just her own. Twilight powered through the pain, but it hurt much more than she realized.

“The same pathetic little schoolgirl from Crystal Prep Academy: Ignorant… Naïve… ‘Stupid’. You can never see the big picture… But I do!"

Suddenly, one final blast of energy… And it was lights out for Twilight Sparkle.

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Twilight Sparkle stirred as she felt herself lying back first on the ground, her vision was blurry as her glasses were cast aside. She tried to get up but found herself unable to move… The monstrous arms held her down, wrapping its fingers around her arms and latching her back. The thumbs pressed against her chest, leaving her immobile. And there she was: Midnight Sparkle, looming over her.

Suddenly, she felt something creeping, starting from around her legs. The darkness crept up to her, like claws crawling onto her skin, climbing her legs inch by inch. Twilight tried to push herself off, despite the agonizing pain, but everything hurt…

“So persistent… You resist with dangerous high levels of ineptitude,” Midnight spoke, glowing brighter. “I should skip the torture and just end it here, right now!”

Twilight gasped as she could feel a sensation, the darkness climbed to a very exposed spot. Tears flowed down her eyes beyond her control, gasps and moans escaped as she felt so helpless. Midnight Sparkle was having her way with Twilight Sparkle, all over again, and there was nothing she could do to stop her. Midnight Sparkle landed inches away from Twilight Sparkle, drawing herself closer and closer with each slow, yet purposeful step.

“Now… To proceed as planned…”

And suddenly, the monstrous arms gave way as she leapt onto Twilight Sparkle preventing her from getting up. She looked at Twilight Sparkle, keeping a tight hold with her own claws. Twilight could feel her ribs cracked from the landing, barely moving as Midnight Sparkle brushed her arms to her chest. She watched helplessly as Midnight tore her shirt to the sides, exposing her periwinkle bra with tiny stars along the front. Midnight Sparkle licked her lips, as Twilight closed her eyes, bracing herself to be taken over…

Suddenly, a bright light intervenes, casting Midnight Sparkle off of Twilight, as the demoness cried out in pain. As Twilight Sparkle shield herself from the blinding radiance, her eyes were able to adjust at a figure looming between them. It had wings and a horn, a long tail flowing down though the rest of the figure was difficult to make out in the light. Even Midnight Sparkle was surprised, yet she did not break her composure.

“You…” Midnight Sparkle snarled, towards the figure. “You’re the one behind my problems… You, who continue to push after everything I throw at you… You abide by this little wretch, even after all the potential I gave her to kill you and the whole godforsaken world. For someone who’s intelligent, you fail to comprehend the grave you’ve dug yourself… No matter what you do, no matter how many times you rise, I win… Nothing and nobody is a suitable host than me.”

The figure said nothing, it just stared at Midnight Sparkle, who only furrowed deep in anger. She turned towards Twilight Sparkle, who clutched against the folds of her shirt while looking on. The moment Midnight turned to Twilight; she released a deep sigh.

“You really are hopeless, little star… Nothing’s changed. Everything will perish by your hands… Unless you change your course, even then peace will be short lived… Your days are numbered…”

Midnight Sparkle closed her eyes, as the light surrounding the figure elevated further. Twilight turned as the lips upon the figure in the light moved, unable to make out what was being said while facing Midnight. Midnight’s eyes opened up, before facing the figure.

“I suppose you’re willing to let it go… Very well, I’ll let this play out… But keep this in mind: You may have a moment’s peace, but it is temporary. I will return; this is not goodbye. I for one am interested in what you creatures bring to the table, next time. See you around, little star…”

With those final words, Midnight Sparkle teleported away, and the darkness surrounding Twilight Sparkle illuminated white as the bright light loomed closer towards Twilight. As the light faded away, the mysterious individual is revealed: Sunset Shimmer, or ‘Daydream Shimmer’ in this form, looking over towards Twilight Sparkle with a warm smile.

“… She is wrong about you, Twilight Sparkle,” Daydream Shimmer whispered. “You are not a puppet to play around with…”

With a glow of her horn, Twilight could feel her wounds healing. Her bones reassembled, her bruises fading, and even her articles of clothing mended like new. She then hands Twilight the amulet. As Twilight reached out for it, grasping the amulet, Daydream Shimmer’s smile fades.

“But I’m sorry to say this… And what I say will be selfish… But until you are ready, you must learn to take control. For your friends… For your family… And more importantly… Sunset Shimmer. Do this, Twilight Sparkle, then you and her can have it all back…”

Before Twilight Sparkle could ask, to clarify what Daydream Shimmer meant, the being teleported away, absorbed into the white voice. Soon, all the memories filled into Twilight’s head, as she could feel control of her body once more…

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“Twilight… Twilight!” A voice called out. “Are you okay?!”

Twilight’s eyes slowly opened, the blurriness in her sight working to adjust. As Twilight groaned and moaned, she could see Rainbow Dash looking down upon Twilight Sparkle. The cyan skinned girl with the rainbow hair helped Twilight to her feet. Twilight looked around as all her friends gathered around her.

“What just happened?” Twilight moaned.

“We dunno,” Applejack speculated. “Reckon we hit some paradigm shift or somethin’.”

“Paradigm shift?” Pinkie asked, scratching her head. “What the hay does that mean?”

As they talked, Twilight Sparkle looked around. Eventually, she noticed that all but one was with the girls.

“Sunset!” Twilight gasped. “Where’s Sunset?!”

“It’s okay, Twilight,” Fluttershy answered, pointing. “She’s over there… She’s out cold too.”

Twilight turned towards Fluttershy’s hand towards Sunset Shimmer lying on the floor. Twilight slowly approached Sunset, checking to see if she was okay. Two fingers were placed at a spot on her neck, hoping to find a pulse. Fortunately, the pulse was thumping, and Sunset was breathing. Still, Twilight couldn’t help but fear something was wrong with her.

“Sunset?” Twilight said, pushing her. “Sunset, it’s me! Twilight! Please wake up… Please…”

At first, it seemed Sunset Shimmer wouldn’t wake up. Her worry evolved into dread, fearing the worst had happened. Just as Twilight leaned against Sunset’s chest, about to cry, a gasp drew Twilight’s attention as she watched Sunset open her eyes.

“… Twilight?” Sunset asked, rubbing her head.

Twilight sighed with relief, as she rubbed her eyes. She helped Sunset up to her feet, while she tried to wake up.

“What happened?”

“No clue,” Twilight admitted. “But something must’ve happened.”

“Yeah… But what?”

They searched around for any clues, trying to figure this case out. Something happened, and it was no coincidence.

“I’m not sure what happened,” Twilight spoke. “But I think it has something to do with Midnight. Hmm… Try thinking back to what happened, Sunset. Maybe we’ll get a clue.”

Twilight reached out her, ready for Sunset to look into her memories. Taking her advice, Sunset put on hand on her head and the other arm onto Twilight’s arm, hoping to find out the connection to the blast. Their physical contact is maintained for a few seconds when Sunset made a confused face. She touched Twilight’s arm again… But nothing seemed to happen, no glowing eyes from Sunset at all.

“W-What?” Sunset spoke, confused.

Sunset frantically touched Twilight’s arm again, starting to panic.

“What’s happening?!”

Several times Sunset touched Twilight’s arm, but eventually she backed away and touched herself on every portion of her body. Her forehead, her nose, her arms, her legs, her shoulders… Everywhere! Twilight looked on, having no clue why it wasn’t working. But she could see the desperation on Sunset’s face, until she eventually looked at Twilight.

“Sunset…?” Twilight asked, concerned.

The look on Sunset’s face scared Twilight, the longer she stared. Sunset turned towards her hands, as if she came to a sudden realization as to what happened. And then she turned back to Twilight, as tears welled in her eyes.

“Twilight… My powers…”

Twilight’s eyes widen hearing those words. She approached Sunset Shimmer to determine if what she said is true.

“You don’t mean… You can’t mean…”

But there was no denying it: The horror and sadness in Sunset’s face said it all. All their suspicions had been confirmed.

“I… I can’t… It… It won’t… I CAN’T USE MY POWERS ANYMORE!!!”

And just like that, Sunset finally broke down, falling on her legs with her hands over her face, in anguish. It was as if Sunset knew too well that with her powers gone, she was completely useless. Twilight approached Sunset, holding her as tightly as she could. The pain she went through was too much for her to bear, but the moment Twilight grabbed her she too felt something wrong. She had no idea why, but it’s like a part of Twilight had disappeared… At the same time. The other girls looked on, just as shocked, many of them sad beyond words.

“Sunset… Wait…”

Before anyone could react, Twilight ran toward the front door, grabbed her coat, and burst out of the house. Sunset followed close behind as they ran a great distance toward the park, fighting against the falling snow and their legs trudged against the snow-covered path. Once at the park, Twilight turned towards a boulder in the distance, as Sunset watched her approach it. At a close distance, Twilight her arms out in an attempt to levitate the boulder with her magic.

But somehow, for whatever reason… The boulder didn’t move. Twilight couldn’t even see the purple aura that would otherwise encase the boulder itself. Twilight thrust her arms, desperately trying to push it… But still, it didn’t move.

“I-It can’t be…” Twilight whispered, shaking her head.

But deep down, she knew within her heart the reality of the situation was true. Still she kept trying, thrusting her arms out over and over and over, all while Sunset looked on so miserably.

“C’mon! It can’t be true! I won’t let it! Move! MOVE, DAMN IT! MOVE!!!”

But it was no use: No matter how hard Twilight held her arms out, no matter how far she reached deep within herself, the boulder wouldn’t budge… And the magic… She couldn’t feel it.

“Please! It can’t end this way! It’s not over! It’s not—”

Just then, Twilight felt a pair of hands grasp against Twilight’s arms. She turned to the side, tears streaming down her face, as Sunset looked onto her lover, drawing her arms down. They stood there, face to face, the same on Twilight’s face realizing what happened… What Daydream Shimmer meant. Twilight’s emotions started to melt, as she collapsed onto the cold, wet ground.

“It’s not true! Sunset, tell me it can’t be—”

Sunset merely bent over, wrapping Twilight in a warm embrace, the only thing she could do.

“I’m sorry, Twilight,” Sunset said sadly. “But it’s true… It’s gone.”

Hearing those words made Twilight’s body shake, the hot tears streamed down her near frozen face. Unable to hold out any longer, Twilight wailed as loud as anyone within miles can hear. She buried her face into Sunset’s shoulder, the latter not minding how her tears soaked against her own coat. It was just hard to believe: The magic, everything they worked on to understand… And it was gone.

“Twilight…?” Sunset spoke, interrupting Twilight’s thought.

“Yes…?” Twilight replied, sadly.

She looks up toward Sunset’s face, as she placed a right hand against the left side of her face.

“Do you think we’ll be okay?” She asked. “When our friends find out what happened… They’ll be devastated.”

Twilight turned toward the boulder beside her, pondering what to do next. With the magic gone and no means to defend each other, Midnight Sparkle could come back at any time. True, somehow her attempts were thwarted, but she was nowhere close to defeat. Twilight could imagine her, laughing at their misfortunate predicament. It was as Midnight Sparkle said before,

“No matter what you do, no matter how many times you rise, I win…”

Still, they survived somehow and through a higher power, Midnight Sparkle was sent away… For the time being. They won the battle, but at a heavy price.

“Honestly, I have no idea,” Twilight shook her head, wiping her tears. “One thing is certain: Midnight Sparkle won’t bother me, at least for a while. For better or worse… I’m free.”

It was then Sunset grabbed Twilight’s chin, so she could look directly into her eyes.

“Twilight, remember what I said to you back at your house?” Sunset asked. “Everything I said, I meant every word. No matter what happens now, no matter how hopeless, I always want to be with you. Whenever we’re together, you’re always on my mind. I just—”

“Sunset, I do understand,” Twilight assured. “But what you ask of me… It’s too colossal for me to carry. If and when Midnight Sparkle comes back…”

Nevertheless, Sunset Shimmer moved Twilight’s hands together, cupping them within her grasp. And all the while, her gaze never left Twilight’s eyes.

“I know… But it’s not your problem, not anymore. Everything we through had lead to this union between us.”

“What?”

“Look…” Sunset continued, taking a deep breath. “We did this together… We endured all the pain… And it’s all lead us to Midnight Sparkle. We faced her… And somehow… We’re together because of her.”

“But she tried to divide us! How can you possibly say it’s Midnight who brought us together?”

Sunset seemed taken aback by Twilight words. She seemed aware Twilight had made a point, but she seemed unwilling to admit it.

“… I don’t know… But somehow… Forget it. This is what I really want to tell you.”

Twilight was more confused than ever, but she decided to hear out what Sunset had to say.

“Twilight Sparkle… Ever since the day I laid eyes upon you… Everything you did, I was transfixed.”

Twilight’s eyes widen, as Sunset swooned over her in more ways than Twilight would imagine.

“Everything we did, for each other… The times spent together, even on our own… You were always crawling in my mind. Like a spider weaving a web for its mate.”

Twilight was baffled by the analogy.

“Technically, the male get eaten by the female after breeding,” Twilight points out. “But… I think I understand.”

Sunset Shimmer chuckled for a moment; Twilight truly was gullible and naïve. But she was pleased Twilight was paying attention, all the same.

“But that’s not enough for me,” Sunset spoke, in a serious tone.

“What?” Twilight asked, confused.

“I don’t want this relationship to be about friends being together. Every moment I spend with you kills whatever feeling I have with you.

“W-Well, we could—”

“No!”

Twilight backed away a bit when Sunset shouted. Her tone was more serious than usual. Sunset rubbed her head and took a deep breath before she proceeds.

“… Twilight, no matter what comes next, no matter what battle rages on, I will always be there to protect you from the dark. I shall be the sun lighting the way through the darkness that threatens to engulf us.”

“Sunset…” Twilight blushed.

“Twilight…” Sunset spoke, nervously.

“Yes, Sunset…?”

“Will you—?”

Twilight placed her index finger upon Sunset’s lip, just before she could finish her question. Tears were shed, for Twilight knew what she’d say next. Only this time, these weren’t tears of abject misery… But joy.

“Yes…” Twilight said, her voice breaking. “Yes…!”

Hearing her say that, Sunset opened her mouth ecstatically, releasing a howl into the winter sky as she hugged Twilight tightly, spinning her around happily. Twilight smiled and laughed, as the tears flew across her face.

“YES! SHE SAID YES! OH CELESTIA, SHE SAID YES!!!”

After venting her happiness for a short while, Sunset gently placed Twilight down but held her close. This moment, for both girls, was more romantic than anyone could fathom. Not even for Rarity, a good friend who strongly believes in romance. Yet even in this moment, as happy as Twilight was, she couldn’t help but draw back on thoughts over Midnight Sparkle.

“But Sunset… If Midnight ever comes back, how will we—”

“Twilight,” Sunset interrupts, placing a finger on her lip. “We’ll always find a way. Even if she does return, if she wants you, she has to get past me. With or without my magic, I’ll be your shield as you will be mine. For now… Let’s just enjoy this moment, together…”

Sunset closed her eyes, moving her head closer to Twilight’s. Twilight knew what happens next, like reading a fairytale ending in grade school. Only this time… It didn’t just ‘feel’ like a fairytale, it ‘felt’ more real than any dream she could imagine. True, Sunset didn’t offer an engagement ring, but Twilight would still want to be with Sunset, legally or not… It didn’t matter. The emotion she felt, this happiness, was wonderful yet strange… But her heart told her this was the most wonderful feeling a woman can ever feel.

They turned toward each other, the two women wrapped in their embrace, and lock lips together. Their lips move while their tongues intertwine, enjoying the taste of each other as their love between the two burned with a fiery passion. Twilight blushed while she kissed Sunset, but she didn’t want this to end. For three minutes, maybe more, their lips were pressed together as they looked into each other with the most joyful eyes they can share regardless if the cold threaten to freeze their lips together.

But eventually, they did part ways, as tears streamed down their eyes. Sunset scratched the back of her head, while Twilight adjusted her glasses.

“Wow…” Twilight sighed. “That was…”

“Certainly authentic,” Sunset finished, chuckling nervously.

“So, what happens now?” Twilight asked.

Sunset turned toward the sky; the clouds had parted away to reveal the beautiful night. A sea of stars streamed along the darkness like a painting.

“How’s about we watch the constellations together, lover~” Sunset said, playfully.

“Good idea… Mi amore,” Twilight giggled, then thought. “Sunset?”

“Yeah, Twilight?”

Before they could turn to watch the sky, there was one thing on Twilight’s mind, and she was hesitant to tell her. The last thing Twilight wanted was to put another burden upon her lover, even after accepting her proposal. But still, Twilight knew Sunset was bound to know sooner or later and that eventually she would have to get this off her chest. But for now…

“Never mind, I promise to tell you later.”

“Okay,” Sunset chuckled. “But Twilight?”

“Yes, Sunset?”

“Have you ever…? That is to say… Have you…?”

“Hmm? Something the matter, Sunset?”

“Well… The thing is…? Have you…? Uh…?”

Twilight leaned in, trying to hear what Sunset had to say. The poor girl was clearly nervous, more than she was during the battle. Still, Twilight Sparkle was suspicious, what could possibly be bothering Sunset? If she was nervous about asking along the lines of a possible ‘elope’, Sunset should already know the answer…

“FINALLY!”

A raspy voice caused the two to turn around, as Rainbow Dash and all their friends revealed themselves. The group of girls were relieved to find the pair, but Twilight was surprised to see them all together.

“Girls… How long were you--?” Twilight began.

“The whole time,” Rainbow replied.

“You ran out so quickly, you girls proved tough to track in this snow,” Applejack added. “Took a detour to find ya, and here we are!”

“And you were just about to declare the most amazing news,” Rarity replied. “But nothing quite you’re little proposal, Sunset!”

Sunset Shimmer blushed a bit, scratching her head. While Twilight smiled and chuckled nervously.

“Well come on, don’t stop on our account!” Pinkie Pie ushered. “Please keep going! We want to hear what Sunset has to say!”

“No pressure, of course,” Fluttershy added, softly.

As happy as the two were to see their friends, sometimes they both can’t deny they can be rather nosy. But still, since they were all together, they may as well hear it too.

“Well Sunset, you heard them,” Twilight spoke. “What was it you want to tell me?”

“Uh… Now I’m not sure if this is a good time to tell you,” Sunset replied, nervously.

“C’mon, Sunset. It’s not going to hurt. We’re all friends here.”

“Hmm… Alright, I’ll finish.”

“Great. Now… What were you about to tell me?”

All the girls leaned in closer, so they could hear what Sunset had to say. She just shook her head with a smile, even though they were just as excited as she was.

“Well… How would you…?” Sunset spoke, struggling for her words. “That is… Have you… Ever?”

“Yes?” Twilight asked, anxiously.

“Would you… Want to… Have… A child, with me?”

Everyone’s eyes widened as soon as the word ‘child’ was uttered, even Twilight Sparkle’s face went wide in the most dumbfounded expression put together.

“WHAT?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!”

End of Arc One…

Author's Note

Twilight and Sunset will be back…