Called it. As soon as we entered the building Sunset went the opposite way than the principal's office or nurse. Guess I'll do it. I take another look as Sunset turns the corner. I still can't believe this is happening. I want to ask her about where she is from and magic but...I don't want to pressure her just for my curiosity. I turn and make my way down the hall toward the principal's office.

Once I'm there I walk up to the front desk where the secretary is busy. "Hi Miss Inkwell. Can I talk to principal Celestia? It's important."

She stands and turns to file some papers away. When she faces me she has a clearly exaggerated worried look. "Oh my, what did Celestia do? Is she in trouble?"

I give a little sigh then smile. "So I assume you know I'm their uncle?"

Raven chuckles a bit. "Yes she told me this morning. I'd say the two of them are pretty excited about it. I'm sure it helps them deal with...current situations."

I give a light shrug. "Well...glad I can be a distraction." I pause for a moment. "So...can I go in?"

She nods. "Yes go on in."

I thank her as I head into Celestia's office. She is also sitting at her desk going through papers. Shocking I know.

As she sees me enter she pauses a moment with a slight frown. "Silent Nova, I do hope you don't think you can skip classes due to being I and Luna's uncle."

Well that's a shift. Guess she keeps work and personal life pretty separate. I wave a hand in front of me. "No that never crossed my mind. I fully intend to take the write ups when I skip."

Celestia pinches the bridge of her nose. "I do hope you don't plan on skipping at all." She sighs. "So how can I help you?"

She seems stressed. Maybe I should've just waited. Well I'm here already so might as well just hurry. "Well...I wanted to tell you about Sunset this morning."

Celestia puts her papers down as she gives me her full attention. "Oh? Did something happen?"

I nod. "Yeah. I saw her trying to climb a tree to retrieve her bag. I think someone threw it up there."

Celestia clasps her hands together as her eyes narrowed slightly. "Did she say who did it?"

I shake my head. "No...and I didn't want to force her. The main thing I wanted to tell you is I think she hurt herself while trying to climb. She seemed to be in some pain when she got out of my truck. She said she'll see the nurse but I know the tone she used means she won't. I don't want to force her so-"

"So you want me to instead?" She says with a slight smirk.

I scratch the back of my head. "Well I wouldn't say it like that. I just don't know how to say it so...sure...if you think you need to force her."

Celestia sighs as she warmly smiles. "Very well Nova. I'll see what I can do. I'll write you and Sunset a pass for this morning and let me know if anything else comes up."

I give my hand a wave. "Nah I'll take my tardy. I was probably gonna be late anyway."

Celestia gives me a questioning look. "You do know that five unexcused tardies in two months will become an absence right? If you get to many of those I'll have to write you up as a truant."

I give Celestia a big smile. "Which is why I only plan on getting four in two months...mostly."

Celestia rolls her eyes and jokingly sighs. "I'm still going to give you a pass since you were helping Miss Shimmer." She hands me a slip. "Now if that will be all you should get to class."

Now it's my turn. "You mean I can't visit with my favorite niece?"

Celestia chuckles. "We'll have plenty of time to visit at home. Now move along before I have all your teachers assign you extra work." The door slams shut as Celestia is left in her office. "I knew that would get him moving."

On the other side Raven is giving me a concerned look. "Is everything alright?"

I nod as I try shaking those horrors from my mind. "Yes Miss Inkwell. Just avoiding extra homework."

Raven nods jokingly. "Ah yes...we wouldn't want that now would we? Also feel free to call me Raven. I've been good friends with Celestia's family for years so that includes you as well."

I nod as I head for the door. "Ok I guess I'll see you later then Raven."

We wave as I leave. "Have a nice day Silent Nova."

Well that's done. I pocket the slip as I head down the hall to class.

Classes this morning actually went by like normal...mostly. Pinkie was still Pinkie of course but a number of other students just seem to avoid me. I did however have a small run in with some guys in the hall who called me the Demon Ursa. I'm used to people calling me things like that. The demon part is new but Ursa is a usual go to. They say it's cause of my size and how I look like an angry bear I guess...but my skin and hair is close to some monsters called Ursa's from a video game. I just ignore them as they don't usually try anything. The rest of the morning was pretty uneventful though.

I get to the cafeteria and look around. Ok I don't see Sunset so I can get that table again and have HER join ME. I see the girls seated where they were yesterday. As I approach they all give various forms of hesitant smiles and waves. All except Rainbow who looks at me with a slight glare. "Uh...hey girls...how are y'all?"

Rarity is the first to respond. "We're doing well darling. Just discussing some things. You?"

I shrug. "Just...thinking about things. I talked with...the principals...and Sunset. I guess I'll just have to believe all that really happened. At least until I see proof either way." The girls give understanding nods. Again except Rainbow who just idly eats her lunch.

"We understand. It'd be a hard pill ta swallow if ya hadn't seen it fer yourself." Applejack turns to face Rainbow. "Right Dash?"

Rainbow looks to Applejack with a bit of annoyance. "Yeah yeah I get it AJ." Rainbow then looks to her plate, tapping it with her fork as she mumbles something to herself.

I don't know why but these "good friends" seem to get agitated when I come around. I better make this quick. "So yeah...with that. I was going to ask if y'all are still planin to help Sunset?"

After they seem to think it over Rarity responds. "Well that's part of what we've been going over and to be frank...we don't want to." The girls seem to slump a bit at that admission. "We promised Twilight we would but it was more...um..."

Applejack cuts in. "Spur of the moment. We don't wanna JUST do it cause Twi asked but...ah guess we're just unsure how ta go about it."

I nod trying to think of something myself. "Well...would y'all allow her to sit with you at lunch? That could be a good start."

Rarity nods. "Yes we were thinking that as well darling. This is just a... delicate matter. If we are to help Sunset we can't just rush it."

"Well I think it would be best if y'all invited her to sit here." I chuckle a bit. "It's a lot better than being stuck in the corner with me."

Pinkie gets a big smile on her face. "Why don't both of you join us? We can get a bigger table!"

I wave Pinkie's idea off. "Thanks but no Pinkie. Maybe some other time but I think it would be best if you guys just focus on helping Sunset."

Rarity gives me a worried look. "Very well darling. We will do what we can."

I nod as I turn to go. "Alright I'll go get seated. Yall decide how y'all want to do this and I'll try talking with her a bit about it." They give a few waves as I head to the lunch line.

Once I'm set I start heading to the table as before. There seem to be a few more glares sent my way but I don't notice. I'm more worried about how things will go with Sunset. As I sit and begin eating I keep my eye on the entry way for her.

Same as yesterday the cafeteria seems to shift as I see Sunset enter the room. She goes through the same motions as before as various students glare and taunt her. After getting her lunch she heads this way until she notices me sitting there again. She pauses as she looks around seemingly unsure where to go. I give her a smile and wave her over till she finally comes and takes a seat.

Afterwards we sat in silence for a few moments until Sunset looks up to me from her food. "I...told you. You shouldn't be around me. I'll just cause you trouble."

I let out a small sigh. "And I told you trouble finds me regardless so it don't matter." I then give her a reassuring smile. "You don't need to worry about me alright?"

Sunset gives a small nod. I then look to the table with the girls as they seem to be in a deep discussion. I look back to Sunset. "So...uh...what is it like to use magic?"

Sunset pauses a moment seemingly caught off guard by my question and keeps focus on the table. "It's...wonderful. I don't really know how else to say it. Back in Equestria magic is...just a part of life."

I lean a little closer over the table listening intently. "So what is Equestria like? You're...actually a unicorn so...what else is there?"

Sunset looked at me with a sad smile. I feel like I may have been to eager but she continues. What follows is a basic description to Sunsets home. The different races. Their culture and economy and of course...magic. I'd like to get more details but we'd probably be here all day.

I then asked the one question I found I shouldn't have. "So why'd you decide to come to our world?"

Sunsets stares at me a moment. I can just barely see the tears in her eyes. She lets out a breath and looks back at the table. "Because... I'm a spoiled little brat who thought I deserved something I could never have."

My heart lurches. I'm really not good at this. "I'm...sorry Sunset. You don't have to talk about it if you don't want to."

Sunset continues. "I mean...I could've just stayed where I was. I would've still had magic. I would still have my studies."

I give her a sympathetic look. I hope I don't say anything else wrong. As Sunset looks down to the table I notice a few escaping tears. "Sunset...I know I don't know much of what happened but I'm sure things will work-"

Sunset shoots her head up as her tears flow more freely. "I could've killed someone! I never meant for any of that to happen."

Ahhh why me? Why am I here? I want to help but I know I'm not good at it. "And...mistakes like that happen all the time. It doesn't matter what you did...or almost did. What matters is what you do after that." I look over to the girls table and see Rarity and Applejack looking this way. I put on my best HELP ME face. I see them begin to head this way as I turn back to Sunset.

Sunset sighs sadly. "It doesn't matter what I do. No one's going to forgive me anyways...and I deserve it."

I smile as I look to the girls walking up. "I wouldn't say no one Sunset." Sunset looks up to see Rarity and Applejack standing there as she shrinks in her chair slightly with pained guilt on her face.

The two girls have awkward smiles on their faces. "Um...hello there darlings."

"Yeah...uh...heya we wanted ta see if ya would like ta sit with us Sunset." Applejack blurts out. Tactful Applejack...very tactful.

Rarity seems to think the same as she gives Applejack a disapproving look. "Yes...that IS why we are here." She then looks to Sunset with a caring smile. "We would like it if you would join us darling."

Sunset with a tint of confusion in her voice. "Why would you want somthing like me at your table...after everything I did?"

Rarity maintains a caring tone. "Well darling. Things may have been...rough...since you first came here. But now that everything is in the open. We were hoping to get to know you and...maybe start over and become friends?" Applejack just nods along as Rarity speaks.

Sunset seems unsure as she looks between the two girls and finally glances toward me. I give her a reassuring smile. "See? You should go for it. I know it won't change things over night but I'm sure you can come back from this...and be better." I then stupidly try making a joke. "Or I can just carry you to the table if you need a push." I give a little smirk as I begin screaming at myself. Ah crap please don't call my bluff don't call my bluff don't call my bluff...

Sunset blinks at me a few times and then...chuckles. "O-ok...I'll go." She then looks to the other two. "If you're sure you want me there?"

Rarity smiles as Applejack for Sunset to follow. "Sure we do sugarcube. We wouldn't ask if we didn't want ya there." She turns and makes her way back to their table. She seems to favor a more...get it done quick approach.

Rarity gives a slight roll of her eyes before looking back to Sunset. "Yes...what she said. We know there will need to be an adjustment given all we've been through but we want to give you that chance darling."

Sunset takes a moment to compose herself as she grabs her tray and stands to go with Rarity. She turns to me before she leaves. "Nova...thanks for talking with me. I guess...I'll see you later."

I give a nod as I smile. "Sure. Good luck and let me know if you need anything."

Sunset and Rarity make their way back to the table as I notice Sunset seems to slow as she gets closer till she finally makes it. Pinkie of course is nearly bouncing as she directs Sunset to sit between her and Rarity. As I watch them they seem hesitant, Pinkie excluded, but they seem to find a rhythm and begin talking a bit. I can see Rainbow still seems irritated but hopefully things work out. I give a sad sigh as I look to where Sunset was sitting and mumble. "Back to just me."

A little later as lunch is about to end. I'm fixing to stand to leave when a few students approach me. Oh come on. One of them is a tough looking girl with tan skin, white feathery hair and a brown bomber jacket. She spins a chair and sits backwards in it. "So...I hear you're the demons new muscle huh?" Oh joy now I gotta deal with these idiots. A few more stop when they hear what the girl said.

I guess now I get to do what I'm best at...playing dumb. "What demon?"

The girl arches a brow. "The one you were sitting with."

I tilt my head. "There was a demon here?"

The girl seems to growl a bit. "Yes. The flame haired girl that was here. Ring any bells."

I put on one of my favorite faces I call the questioning idiot. "I didn't see any flaming demons. Those are scawy."

A few of the students begin snickering as bomber girl slams her fist on the table. "It's Sunset you dweeb. Are you really this stupid?"

I express mock realization. "Ooooh...yeah Sunset was here. Why didn't you say her name before hand? Would've saved some time." I then give her a smirk.

With annoyance dripping through her voice. "Stop trying to be some smart ass."

And checkmate. I love using this comeback. I shrug. "Better than being a dumb ass."

The girl quickly gets up, moves close to me and grabs the collar of my shirt. "Call me that again dweeb and I'll have to rearrange your face a little."

I'm glad I look the way I do...mostly I guess. I've been told I look menacing just by existing so...it's at least good for these situations. I sigh as I slowly move to a standing position like a battle mech. At least I think so. I look towards the girl who still has a grip on me but is about a foot shorter them I am and with a neutral expression. "Well...go ahead. I'll follow your lead."

Understanding what I'm getting at the girl's eyes flinch slightly. After a few moments she relents angrily. "I just felt I should warn you. If you're goin to help...Sunset. then you better watch your back. Shimmer ain't gonna be on the top again."

I glance around the dozen or so students that are gathered. I notice most others had left for the next period but these idiots wanna hang back I guess. "Why are you people so mad at Sunset?"

One of the female students in the back speaks up. "Cause she turned into a demon and ruined the Fall Formal...duh."

Don't tell me these idiots don't realize. "So...how'd she turn into a demon?"

Some of the students seem unsure but one speaks up. "Well I heard she brought some magic from another world or something." The rest of the students seem to agree to that.

I just burst out laughing as bomber girl crosses her arms. "What's so funny dweeb?"

Once I'm done I address her. "Oh nothing much. Just trying to process how a high school can have so many idiots in it." The students seem to take acception to that as they begin to shout angrily. I hold my hand up to them. "Let me put it this way. How many of you grew up wishing magic was real? Playing games about it or even still do?"

The student calm down as a few slowly raise their hands. I then make an exaggerated gesture toward the exit. "Well hello! There's someone here who can use the real thing and...one more little tidbit. I was told she is a frickin unicorn...and y'all decide to focus on the Formal being ruined?" They seem to pause a bit at that. "I'm not saying forget what she did or don't keep an eye on her...but I would think the idea of magic would win out over some school party."

After a few moments of silence the door to the cafeteria opens as Luna steps in. When she sees us she just crosses her arms with a disapproving look on her face. The other students don't even hesitate as they scramble to leave and in just a few moments it's just me and Luna. I walk up to her and chuckle a bit. "Seems like you've got them whipped."

She gives me a smirk. "Nova, I do hope I don't have to show you why they react that way."

I wave my hand in front of me. "No I was just leaving. They wanted to discuss some things."

I turn to leave and as I do Luna puts a hand on my shoulder. "If you have any issues just let me or Tia know...ok?"

"Will do." I nod as I continue on to get to my next class. On my way there I can't help but wonder. With all that is going on now. I feel this ain't gonna be a normal school year.

Author's Note

Well here we are. The big reveal. The whole reason this story exists...Sunsets a unicorn lol. Started thinking how funny it is that the students don't seem to bat an eye that there is real magic. This was just gonna be a one shot but then it just started rollin. Not sure if it's good at all though. Let me know what y'all think and if there's anything I should tweak or whatnot. If enough people like it I'll try continuing the story. Hope to see y'all there.