Author's Note

The changed lyrics belong to me, but most of the lyrics and melody belong to Daniel Ingram. Keep in mind that the Sunset Reprise at the beginning of this chapter is a fan reprise. Sacrifices Must Be Made belongs to me, though.

Chapter 10: Sunset Shimmer's Sacrifice

Welcome to the Show (Sunset Shimmer Reprise) Lyrics

Sunset Shimmer: You're never gonna bring me down
You're never gonna break this part of me
My friends and I are gonna bring you down
Not fighting just for prosperity

"You're tough, but I wouldn't fight it if I were you," Zhan Tiri said.

"But I can't just trust you automatically! I need to devise a plan to defeat you!" Sunset said.

"You have a choice to take the easy route and you come with me with your decision in mind. Don't you think it's too late to change?"

"Of course not," Sunset said, "It's never too late to change your mind."

"I wish I could say the same," Zhan Tiri said, "But your fantasies are all too real. Have you ever thought about if the villain won without reformation?"

"No, I haven't," Sunset said, "But I won't let that happen! Once I get out of here, I'll save my friends and together the magic of friendship will stop you!"

Sacrifices Must Be Made Lyrics

Zhan Tiri: You're so naive
If you're so sure
Then you can leave

Have you forgotten
Why you're here?

I know a way to save your friends
I'll give you a choice
So the sorrow ends

Stay or leave
Abandon your friends
And stay naive
Either way
Sacrifices must be made

Sunset Shimmer (spoken): So you're telling me if I trust you, you'll help me get my friends back.

Zhan Tiri (spoken): But with a price

Sunset Shimmer (spoken): What's the price?

Zhan Tiri: Join me
Embrace your past
No looking back, you see
The darkness rising in you
At last

Sunset Shimmer: Embrace the past?
Erase the friendships
Long-lasting?

It's a hard decision
That must be made
With precision
There's no holding back!

Stay or leave
Abandon my friends
And stay naive
Either way
At least that's what they say
Sacrifices must be made

Sacrifices must be made

Either way
That's what they say
Sacrifices must be made

It's only temporary, Sunset thought to herself, Just until I get my friends back.