Sweet Revenge

Sunset couldn't believe it. Here she was with The Pony Of Shadows. She had heard and read the stories, but never though that they were true. She simply thought that it was a story made up to scare little fillies and colts. Sunset was currently in her apartment, talking to the Shadow Pony. They shared a link between each other in order to make sure nothing happened to the other. Not that anything would happen, but then again, there are those fuckers who attacks someone else while they are asleep.

"So Sunset Shimmer, how did that pathetic princess pony get the idea about not trusting you? From my understanding of your story, she should be the one to believe you. Not some whores who backstabs another fellow student slash friends." Shadow Pony said, with clear anger in his voice. Sunset had told Shadow Pony about her whole tale up until the present time.

Sunset sighed a little. It was probably best to tell him about the incident. "Well, you see... "

After Sunset's friends left her like the cowards they are, Sunset tried reaching for her journal that she kept in her bag. All of a sudden, she felt a hand grab her, and saw that it was Applejack. She pulled Sunset's arm, and saw what Sunset tried to get. Her eyes traced the outline of the journal.

"What is this Shimmer?" Applejack asked, in a voice that screamed 'authority' and it made Sunset a little angry.

"Its a journal that i got from princess Celestia in order to speak with her. You know what i did to contact princess Twilight right?" Sunset asked, in a way to make her..... remember that day. Applejack looked at Sunset and nodded in understanding. She then, snatched the book out of Sunset's hand and walked away with it.

"Applejack! What are you doing!?" Sunset asked, in a panic. Applejack just looked at her for a small time, then said in a hateful voice.

"I got to make sure the princess makes sure she doesn't go for the likes of you. I'll rely a message for you if she decides to contact you." Applejack said, making Sunset nod a little. She wanted to scream at Applejack and snatch back the book, but it would have been useless. Applejack is somewhat stronger than her.

She didn't know how long she was in that hallway for, but she had stayed there practically for the whole day. Applejack had returned the message to Sunset, which was;

I'm disappointed in you Sunset. I thought that you had changed from your old ways, but its clear that i was completely wrong. I'm sorry Sunset but i will be closing the portal for Hearts Warming and will only open it when the celebration is over. You can come through the portal if you want after that, but don't expect me to be happy to see you. Goodbye. Applejack had then walked away, and made Sunset cry tears of sadness.

She then remembered what her friends had told her, while she pulled herself up. It felt like it was seconds ago that happened, when in reality it was a few hours ago. She went for her locker...

"And that is pretty much the story." Sunset said, having explained the whole situation to Shadow Pony, who was fuming with anger. He may be cold and heartless, but betrayal is something even he doesn't tolerate. "And i met the sirens who have been kind to me."

Shadow Pony nodded in understanding. "They are good friends. By the way, they wanted to thank you for destroying the necklaces. Apparently, they needed strife to survive with the necklaces, but they are free from that curse. You are probably curious on how i know, well, i can also read minds. Don't worry i haven't read your mind." Shadow Pony assured, but Sunset still looked at him skeptical. Shadow Pony couldn't help but grin a little. "Okay, i maybe read a tiny bit."

Sunset snorted at that, and Shadow Pony laughed. He was in his pony forms with wings and horn, making him a alicorn. He's not an official one, but he definitively is one. He and Sunset shared some stories with each other. Sunset had learnt quickly that Shadow Pony never mentioned his past on where he grew up, or where his parents were. 'Maybe he doesn't have any.' Sunset thought. She forgot that Shadow Pony could read minds, and didn't notice how he faltered a bit.

He had gone through some tough shit in his past. If she would have known, he would be shown fake sympathy. He then laughed a maniacal laugh. How he enjoyed toying with everything that comes to mind. He may have been sent to limbo, but he sure knew how to escape from it.

"Shadow Pony, how did you escape limbo? I heard theories on how you were 'banished' to limbo. If its true, how did you escape?" Sunset asked, suddenly and felt how Shadow Pony tensed up but didn't comment. At first, Sunset didn't think she'd get an answer so she tried to change the subject. "Sorry, wha-"

"Lucifer freed me." Shadow Pony said, cutting Sunset of. The firery haired girl looked at Shadow Pony as if he lost it. Shadow Pony sighed, and decided to elaborate. "Lucifer Morningstar is the fallen angel of God as you may know. He started a rebellion that failed, and he was sent to rule Hell slash Tartarus for all eternity. You see, for demons or demon-like creatures, he is seen as our own version of God. He has access to dimensions and limbo. Limbo is something both God and Lucifer share with each other. I was sent to limbo by the Pillars the first version of the element bearers. They sent me to limbo, and Lucifer saved me. You see, there is only one God and one Lucifer. Although, Lucifer seems to have grown quite soft. Kept talking about his son and grandchildren. I didn't even know he had any children."

Sunset was shocked. She knew that there was a Heaven and Hell, because in Equestria, it is a known fact that Faust created them. Although, the ponies did not know if the stories of Lucifer and archangels were true or not. They decided it was just a story some priest made up and left it at that. Here, hearing the story from Shadow Pony himself that Lucifer was indeed real, was shocker for her. She did expect some weird tale,but this was a lot more complicated than she originally thought.

"Well, that was an interesting explanation. Do you have anymore bombshells to drop?" Sunset asked, in a joking manner. Shadow Pony just looked at her with a raised brow. She just laughed a little nervous and decided to head to bed before it either became awkward or tense.

"Well, i'm heading to bed, goodnight!" Sunset said, and walked to her bedroom where she jumped into bed to get some sleep. The Shadow Pony was in deep thought. He really did wonder what was going on with those three sisters. He then widen his eyes a little but not much.

"I forgot to tell her that it was those idiots; Applebloom, Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo who were the fucking traitors." Shadow Pony said, to himself. "Eehh, i'll tell her in the morning."

"THEY DID WHAT!!!???" Sunset shouted at Shadow Pony who were looking at Sunset with an amused expression. He had just told her that it was the human CMC. Sunset was beyond furious, and was glaring at Shadow Pony who looked like he was watching a funny TV show.

"Why in the name of LUCIFER, didn't you tell me this yesterday?" Sunset asked, Shadow Pony who looked at Sunset with a shocked expression. She just said his majesties name without a care. Well, she technically isn't a 'official' demon so it won't count on her, but for actual demon, it is 'his majesties' or 'King' and then the name Lucifer.

"You are one brave soul for saying his majesties name out loud without saying King or his majesties first. I for one, am to terrified to say his first name." Shadow Pony said, to Sunset who just looked at him with accusing eyes. She didn't blame Shadow Pony for being shocked, since Shadow Pony is a demon that have to follow Lucifer laws. Well, the only laws to her understanding was don't defy King Lucifer and things like that.

"Yes, well, i think i'm 'brave' then. Now, answer me, why didn't you say this yesterday?" Sunset asked, again with a hint of anger. Shadow Pony chuckled a little. This girls anger was larger than his, and he was a literal demon!

"There was a sense of awkwardness between us, and i had actually forgotten about it. Besides, i thought that you were gonna kill them immediately. Well, you might still do so, but it will be quite interesting if i do say so myself." Shadow Pony said, with sadistic glee. Sunset just gave a irritated sigh.

"Fine you get away now, but not again." Sunset said, making Shadow Pony nod her way. Sunset knew though, that Shadow Pony was right. She probably would kill them either way. She just didn't have the right plan to pull it of. Sunset put on her leather jacket, together with leather boots she used in her bully days with purple glitter lining. She smiled to herself, she was finally back. Shadow Pony looked at her with a... smirk? Sunset in all honesty couldn't tell.

"What are you smirking about?" Sunset asked, making Shadow Pony grin wickedly. He was sitting on the sofa with his forehoofs in front of him like a dog. Sunset looked around the small apartment. The floors were dirty and had some filth on them. Sunset sighed. She needed to find a better place to stay.

"Nothing if I'm honest, I just find it fascinating that you haven't tried attacking me. Most creatures would have done so by now. Then again, I can help you with your little revenge scheming. By the way, your three siren friends is interested in helping you out." Shadow Pony said, making Sunset turn to him confused. What was he talking about?

"Well, I can't do that now can I? You are made from ooze, and I will most likely slip through. Besides, you and I are one. What do you mean with 'helping me out?' What exactly?" Sunset asked, in complete confusion. Shadow Pony just looked at her with a smug look.

"Well, I saw that they had been following us ever since you and I became one. They followed you to your apartment. The purple siren, Aria, apparently knew that this was a shady area of town. I also heard them discussing about 'tey to make you live with them,' i for one am looking forward to see your interaction with them. What will you do with this knowledge?" Shadow Pony asked, making Sunset think.

It would be nice to have some company other than Shadow Pony. She didn't mind having him around, as she can perhaps learn about Equestria's unwritten history. Then again, she would feel like she is using him for knowledge. She had completely forgotten that Shadow Pony can read minds, and didn't see how Shadow Pony smiled a little. Not a friendly smile, but a wicked smile. One that no creature in their life would ever want to see. He hoped the firery haired girl found out what he did to her old 'friends.' Then again, she would probably be enraged with Shadow Pony.

"I guess I could live with them, but it is something I wouldn't bring up." Sunset said, making Shadow Pony nod in understanding. Sunset hated being a burden. That was something she simply couldn't tolerate. She had to do everything on her own, as she didn't like the burden feeling. Shadow Pony heard these thoughts and smiled a little. He was very much alike with Sunset. He didn't like to be a burden. Not that he has ever been one, since, he is ooze he can easily just heal himself and give himself a castle and money. He didn't have any problems with anything.

"Completely understandable, and I do expect them to ask you. Then again, maybe they are hoping you come to them. Although, we both know the latter won't happen, and I think they know this so they will, without a doubt, come to you and ask flat out." Shadow Pony said, making Sunset nod. Everything he had said was absolutely correct and it didn't surprise her one bit. He is a all-knowing creature.

"Well, I planned on going for a walk. Come along." Sunset said, making Shadow Pony look at her with disbelief. She didn't seriously just order him to do something? Sunset just gave a cocky grin to Shadow Pony who didn't know what to do.

"Okay..." Shadow Pony mumbled, getting up and walking towards Sunset, who looked at him amused. He didn't know how to react so he stayed quiet.

Sunset opened the door and walked out together with Shadow Pony who manifested onto Sunset. She locked the door and left. Shadow Pony shot a dark magical spell to make sure that no one broke in. Only those Sunset trusted could come inside without being cursed by his spell.

The sidewalk Sunset was walking on was filled with snow, but not unbearable snow. Sunset saw several people walking by, and shopping for their loved ones. Sunset sighed and continued walking. The stores and street lamps were decorated with Christmas decorations. There were red and green everywhere. The children was having a snowball war in the park that Sunset walked by, and saw several faces from CHS, but had put her hood up. She continued walking and looking around.

She decided to walk back to her apartment, and was lost in her thoughts. She was thinking about her past. How she had slaughtered mares and colts for defying her. Sunset stopped in the middle of the sidewalk she was on. There were some apartments buildings nearby, and some people on and about. Sunset was frozen. Those were not her memories! Did Shadow Pony do all of that? Murder mares and colts? Sure, he is violent, but that was uncalled for even for her.

Sunset started walking again, and she noticed how Shadow Pony was comforting her with his coldness on her skin that was currently invisible so people didn't ask any funny questions. Sunset continued walking down the sidewalk completely lost in thought.

She then felt her anger flared up, and she gave anyone who walked by, an icy stare that sent shivers down the pedestrians spines. Sunset hadn't felt this type of anger before. It was funny... it sort of, reminded her of hatred. She had that feeling before, and it was not good at all. Then again, it was quite sudden. Maybe it was Shadow Pony's? Sunset had no idea, but she sincerely hoped that she would get some answers out of him.