Sunset’s Feet Extra Storiesby TheOneAJChaptersTLM, I Haven’t Found Her YetEQG, Dreams Of Kissing The GirlTLM, Twilight On The BeachTLM, A Diamond and Silvers Tale (Semi Grim-Dark)TLM, Birthday SurpriseEQG, Pride and PositivityTLM, C-Shells (comedy)TLM, Celestia Story ITLM, I Haven’t Found Her YetThe boat was alive with activity in celebration of the princess birthday. Everyone was either playing music, gossiping, drinking, dancing, eating, or doing all of the above. All the while, the ongoing fireworks display capture the attention of everyone on board, as a few jokes about if such explosive on a wooden ship was a good idea. Lately it was laughed at as they continued to party and be merry. That was, except for the birthday girl herself. Not out of disinterest (much) but rather, her preference of books over socializing. Which hadn’t gone unnoticed by her brother. “You girls seen Twilight?” Prince Shining Armor asked a group of teenagers. “Probably somewhere with her nose stuck in a book,” a young dutches named Sugarcoat plainly answered. “Yes, but I think he means wear,” another one by the name of Sour Sweet huffed. “That girl,” one Indigo Zap chuckled. “She can be such a stick in the mud. I swear, you think she was afraid of us doing something bad to her.” “Wait,” a Lemon Zest said, squinting her eyes. “Didn’t we rearrange all her bookmarks as a prank last week? And what about the time we had that bucket of water? Dang, that girls freaks out can be real hil— She was cut off as one Sunny Flare stomped on her foot, and motioned to the princesses’s brother that was standing right next to them. “Oh, um, I think I last saw her near the rear of the ship, my lord!” Sunny Flare said, eager now to distract said brother. “And a very, very, merry birthday to her!” Shinning, arms crossed, simply nodded in thanks and headed off. Meanwhile, and sure enough, tucked between two barrels of ale, the young princess Twilight Sparkle, under lantern light, was reading a book, her dog, Spike, snuggled on her lap, a smile on her face. The particular novel wasn’t her normal interest, a romantic fantasy about a musician and a siren that protected a magical lake, and her sister that needed its healing waters to survive. It was a rather standard adventure romance type of story, but she found it engaging enough as something new she could try. A book was still a book in the end, and played around with many familiar tropes to keep it entertaining. “Huh,” Twilight said, smiling at a particular part she had been thinking about. “I mean, you’d think no one would want to live in a town near a monster, but I can see the appeal in tourism. You know, the more I say it out loud, the more sense it makes I suppose.” She laughed. “Still, you think they would have more… Spike?” All of the sudden, Spike shot up from Twilight’s lap, started barking, and raced over to one of the ship’s railing. “Spike!” Twilight called out, bookmarking the page and standing up. Her puppy continued to bark, although Twilight noted how it was more playful than threatening as he hung his head out of the side of the boat. “Someone there, boy?” Twilight mused, leaning in closer. Looking downwards into the dark blue ocean, seeing nothing, despite what her dog seemed to say. “What? Something hiding out of sight?” “Like you hiding out instead of enjoying your own birthday party?” Shining said, sneaking up behind his sister, causing her to jump. “Oh, Shining!” Twilight said with a nervous chuckle. “Hi! Um, no, no! This has been a wonderful cruise so far! Great, great idea for my birthday party bbbff!” She nervously laughed. “Hey, you ever wonder what goes into horse breeding? I mean really! So many factors on if you want a fast horse, a strong endurance one, a pretty pony, or even a little— He held up his hand. Twilight sighed. “You could at least try to have a little fun.” He suggested. “I am having fun.” Twilight pushed in her glasses. “Reading is fun.” “I meant with other people.” Shining said, raising an eyebrow. “Preferably your own age. I’m sure there’s someone on this ship you’ll get along with, Twily.” Twilight narrowed her eyes. “Or someone you want me to settle down with.” Shinning sputtered. “Wha… What?! Come on, Twily, who am I, Cadence?” Twilight tapped her foot. “Well, I’m not even asking for anything romantic.” He shook his head. “I just don’t want you to be lonely.” “Hey,” Twilight said, sitting herself up on the rails. “I’m not too unhappy. Or rather, if I make a friend, or lover, I want them to, one, not be a jerk,” she frowned, thinking back on a couple of pranks not too long ago. “And, I’d want them to be someone who dosnt just see me as some princess prize to be won, but as someone who can be as smart, inquisitive, and wanting to make some big kind of splash in this world. And you seriously can’t tell me any of those princesses or duchess are big into reading ancient Latin poetry?” “Eh, fair point,” Shining admitted, thinking back to those five girls in particular and all those failed suitors in the past. “But don’t you think that’s expecting too much?” Twilight blew on a strand of hair. “Well, find me someone who can at least stand one of my rambles for more than ten minutes, then we’ll talk.” “Noted,” Shining huffed, before putting on a forced smile. “But would you at least entertain everyone by at least socializing for a little bit to open presents? You’re really going to love what I got you.” Twilight deadpanned, having some idea already since it was too big to reasonably sneak on board. Catching a glimpse of its crown and wings, Twilight knew she owed it to at least humor the gift for all the hard work that went into it. “Alright, you dork,” Twilight chuckled. “Lead the way.” Shining nodded and took his sister's hand, all while a little mermaid, peaked through the ship to admire the intriguing human girl again, her heart aflutter. Author's Note Originally I had planed to have the shadowbolts confront Twilight and Sunset on the second day date, but thanks the The Shadowbolt adventures, I kind of like them too much to have them meet Cozy’s fate. Also, I have a voice actor in mind for her, so that too ^^’ Anyways, sponsors for the main stories dramatic reading are still needed, ask about that below. And for this series of side stories, I’ll just make shout outs to new sponsors when they join. Also, art used for this story chapter by Jade https://www.deviantart.com/jadethepegasus/art/i-haven-t-found-her-yet-881722623 EQG, Dreams Of Kissing The Girl*this is the alternate way I was going to handle this Kiss The Girl scene* Twilight Sparkle rowed the boat through the lagoon, when suddenly, music started to play. Music, of the romantic kind. She started to look around for the source of the sound, only to be brought back to earth as her passenger reached out and took her hands. She let out a squeak as her attention was drawn to the red haired girl in front of her. Transfixed by her beautiful smile. Speechless, Twilight started to say something, anything to the silent beauty when suddenly, with no warning, she knew the girl's name. “Sunset?” she asked. Sunset nodded vigorously. “Sunset!” Twilight smiled, and took both of Sunset’s hands into her. “Sunset. It’s, um, it’s a beautiful name.” Sunset looked down and blushed. The music started to pick up a beat, and all at once, nothing existed for Twilight apart from Sunset. When Sunset lifted up her head to look at her, when she started to lean forward, a million little fireworks started to go off. So, she leaned in. Honestly, she couldn’t not have even if she wanted to. As their lips started to move closer, and closer, Twilight knew, without a doubt, Sunset Shimmer- 🚣♂️🛳 🚣♂️ 🚢 💜 “Gah!” Twilight cried as she rolled off of Sunset’s couch. Taking a minute to realize her friend had offered her a place to stay the night after she opened up about her parents. “Twilight!” Sunset said as she jerked from her bed. “Are you okay? What happened?” “I’m fine,” Twilight said as she stood herself up. Remembering that she agreed to stay the night after Sunset got emotional talking about her parents. “No really! Just fell off the couch.” “Ouch,” sunset moaned as she walked over to help Twilight up. As she did so, they noticed it was only one in the morning. “You sure you don’t want the bed? Really, I don’t mind.” “No, Sunset,” Twilight said as she straightened her glasses. “it’s your bed.” “Yeah, but you’re my friend, and I don’t want you falling off the couch again!” “Well, I’m not going to deny you a goodnight sleep just for my sake.” Fuming, Sunset countered, “Well I won’t sleep well if you don’t get a good night sleep.” “Well neither will I!” Twilight said, throwing her hands up into the air. “So why don’t we just share the bed and both get a goodnight sleep!?” “Sounds good to me!” Sunset declared. “Fine,” Twilight declared, arm crossed. “Fine.” “Fine!” They shared a few ‘fines’ before making their way over to the bed. Not realizing what they had agreed to until the covers had been pulled. “Oh, um,” Sunset said with a blush. “This isn’t awkward or anything, is it?” “No,” Twilight said, honestly not wanting to get up. “Like we said, we’re not going to settle this any other way so… Goodnight!” “Yeah, night,” Sunset said with a shallow. When morning came, they found each other in an embrace, neither freaked out.... 🛏 🛏 🛏 ☀️ Author's Note Many things happen in the rough drafts that got added or remove for one reasons or another ^^’ In this case, part of it was this was before I found a more creative way to explain how Twilight discovered Sunsets name (a scene I do plan to flesh out here later 📖) and because the EQG compliment part of it just being a dream in Sunsets apartment felt too much like fluffy filler. Still, decided it make a good second chapter as I try to get at least a few of these shorts out quickly as I could so this won’t seem like a lonely few chapters ^^’ With that in mind, expect the next few to be super short fluff pieces as I put some more time into a few of the bigger ideas I had in mind Oh! And in MerMay, I, didn’t so much ask ^^’, rather, suggest, to a few artist opened to/needed ideas to draw Sunset as a mermaid. So if I’m not promoting a new artist in this story, I’m showcasing the art of those who took up my call for their trouble 🤩 Starting with this first one that popped up in may by https://www.deviantart.com/ken-dolly/art/MerMay-2-Sunset-Shimmer-878425408 Thank you 😊 TLM, Twilight On The Beachtakes places prior to the TLM half of act 5 Twilight looked from her book to the sea. She put her head down towards her book again, then back up at the water before going back to reading. Only, as much as she tried, she simply didn’t feel in the mood for reading. Which sounded crazy, so she tried again. For sure telling herself she wasn’t going to get through a single page without looking up. Upon trying to read the words, all her mind could focus on were those big teal eyes, that heavily voice, golden hair and skin that shimmered, the way that smile— “Ugh!” Twilight slammed the book shut. Her dog whimpered and pawed are her leg. “It’s no use, Spike,” she sighed, laying on her back on the rock she was sitting upon. “I’m being silly, don’t you think?” He walked up to her face and gave a concerned frown. Twilight offered a small smile and scratched him behind his ear. “I mean, sure,” she admitted, pulling him into a hug. “We had a rather traumatic experience. Yet, instead of having nightmares or anything sensible like that, I’m hyper focused on someone that may not even be real.” She blew on her bang. “I mean, suppose for a minute I was actually saved by someone. Why couldn’t they have stuck around? Ask for a king ransom, or at least make sure I was okay? What, did they think recusing nobility is a crime or something?” Spike yawned and scratched his head. Twilight rolled her eyes, but continued to pet him. All the while, she kept thinking about that girl for, some, unexplainable reasons. Not that she wanted to be friends or anything with someone so, radiant. She knew enough from experience that it was always the prettiest boys and girls who seemed the most out to use their looks for their own end if you weren’t carful or repay back any ‘favors’ as soon as you can. Surely, now one would actually like a nerd, unless she was a princess, like herself. Twilight sat herself back up and pushed in her glasses. “You know what, Spike? I think between you and me, I know exactly why I’ve been so obsessed with her.” Spike wagged his tail. “Yes! It’s because somewhere out there, there’s someone who knows I owe a big favor to, and are just waiting it out thinking that will mean I owe them more, and the anticipation and guilt i haven’t paid them back is eating me up!” Spike deadpanned. “What?!” Twilight fumed. “You don’t honestly think it’s because I’ve fallen in love with some beautiful unknown hero who I’m obsessed with finding because I’ve fallen in love or anything and that I want to travel to the ends of the earth to find, do you!?” She aware Spike was giving off some kind of shit-eating grin. “Well,” Twilight’s face glew red. “If I end up traveling the world, it will purely be for a scientific expedition.” ‘First and foremost,’ she said to herself. Her mind starting to turn to fantasy’s of finding that girl, holding in her arms, saying she was the most beautiful— ‘I’m taking a cold bath tonight!” Spike stared at his master, before his nose and ears seemed picked up something, or rather, someone, familiar. “Well, come on, Spike,” Twilight sighed, standing herself up. “Should probably head back before anyone,” Spike started to bark. “Spike?” With another yip, he raced off down the beach and out of sight. “Spike!” Leaving her book behind, thinking she’d only be a minute, Twilight raced after him. 📖 ❤️ 📖 ❤️ 🦴 Author's Note Feel free to like and comment (will come back to grammar this one later) And now for this weeks MerMay Shimmer artist; https://www.deviantart.com/yin-fen/art/Mermay-day-5-878668761 TLM, A Diamond and Silvers Tale (Semi Grim-Dark)Warning, this story is a bit darker than the other entires, and while nothing nsfw, falls more into the category of grimdark Once upon a time, there were two little mermaids. One of Diamonds, and the other of Silver. However, they were spoiled things, who had everything except for, ironically, beauty. A carefree life and a diet of sweets will do that to you. As it was, the two girls were teased and never approached by any mermen in their teenage years. If only, they thought every hour, there was some quick way for them to become beautiful and loved. Then one day, a pair of eels approached the girls in their misery and pain. “You seem so sad,” they said. “But, the great, Adagio, is very powerful. She can give you anything you desire.” Hesitantly, as the two girls had heard warnings about the sea witch, their curiosity and desire to find happiness stirred them on. They followed the eels to the darker parts of the ocean, and the witches lair. “Come in, come in, my sweet children,” the witch beaconed. “I hear you two girls are, poor unfortunate souls, who need help. Luckily for you, I know magic, and can make your dreams come true.” “You can do that?!” The one of Diamond, the more brash of the two, exclaimed. “But of course,” the sea witch coyly smiled. “It’s what I live for. I can make you two the most beautiful creatures in the sea!” The one of Silver, who was the more weary of the pair, asked, “And, what is it you want from us?” The witch snickered. “Oh, I am hurt you think sweet, innocent me would want anything from you two! But, I’ll tell you what, instead of gold or anything, I’ll give you a chance to have beauty for free!” The girls leaned in closer. “A game if you will, but an easy one to win. I will make you both beautiful, but, within a week’s time, you got to get a boy to kiss you.” “Easy!” Diamond snickered. Adagio held up a finger. “But, upon receiving said kiss, said boy must then not kiss another.” At Silver's raised eyebrow, she added, “But only, for a day. If he doesn't kiss anyone else by the time the sun sets on the following day, you’ll remain beautiful, forever!” Diamond's eyes widened at the prospect, the thing she longed for most, it seemed too good to be true. Something that wasn’t lost on her friend. “And, if we don’t find a boy to kiss, and he kisses someone else?” Silver asked. “Then, you’ll belong to me.” Both girls shivered at that. However, as Adagio summoned forth a pair of golden contracts that promised them all that they wanted, even Silver found the offer too tempting to pass up. So they grabbed the quills, signed their names, and the cave echoed in demonic laughter as the two girls screamed in pain as their bodies were transformed. For the next couple of days, Diamond and Silver were all the merpeople their age could talk about. The girls envoy of their looks, while the boys could not keep from staring. It was all either girl wanted, and more. However, the ‘deal’ they made was not easily forgotten. “So who shall we choose?” Diamond asked, combing her hair and puckering her lips. “To be rewarded with such a kiss?” “Don’t you remember?” Silver asked. “We should pick carefully, or it will cost us our souls.” Diamond huffed. “Whatever. It’s not as if any boy would ever want to kiss anyone again after me.” Now, as it so happened, two such potential boys were not far away. One, was a very muscular merman, and somewhat a bully and jerk. The other, while not unsightly, was thin and scrawny, but kind and sweet, if not a bit dorky, underneath. On that day, both mermen crossed paths, and when they, the bully took the geek and shoved him head first into a trash can for nothing but sport. He then swam away, laughing, and as chance would have it, came across Diamond and Silver. “Why, hello, ladies,” he said, flashing them a smile, drawing Diamonds attention. “Do my eyes deceive me, or are you two the finest ladies in the land?” He flexed his muscles as Diamond giggled, while Silver rolled her eyes. “Don’t suppose you ladies would want to, join me for a stroll in the kelp gardens?” Diamond giggled. Silver, on the other hand, was reminded of how often this jerk had bullied them when they were ugly. “Thanks, I’ll pass, but we’ll pass, you cod,” she said to her friend, swimming off, expecting her friend to follow. “Diamond, you can’t be serious?” Silver said when no such action followed? “Well I can and will!” she declared, taking the merman’s arm. “Just watch and see, for now I can be with someone as beautiful as me.” “And what if he’s the one you kiss?” Silver whispered in warning. Blinded by her now lust filled desires as the handsome merman held her close, she whispered back, “Then I’ll just have to be a good kisser.” And with that, the two swam away, as Silver felt tempted to chas after. However, she then heard someone call for help, and noticed a tail sticking out of a trash can not far away. “Oh my gosh, are you okay?” she asked, helping the boy out. “I’m fine, thanks,” he started, only to be memorized by his savors beauty. “Miss… Silver? Is that you?” He asked, face turning red. Sliver blinked, but then her face blushed as his. He was a boy, Button, she recalled, who would often show her and Diamond compassion now and then whenever they were bullied. “Indeed,” she smiled, pulling on her hair. “Well, you look ga… great,” he stuttered. “Not that you weren't before!” He cringed. Fortunately, Silver giggled. “Why thank you.” There was an awkward pause, before Button said, “Well, thanks but, I should be going.” Thinking for only a minute, she had a thought. Even before, in their brief interactions, he had shown interest in her. Maybe, just maybe… “Hey, Button, wait!” she called to his surprise. “Would you, perhaps, like to hang out?” Jaw agape, he asked, “Like a date?” Silver was stunned for a moment, before smiling and saying, “Yes, in fact. You were always kind to me before, and back then I had no courage. But now, I wish to thank you,” she said upon taking his hand. So by the end of the day, the two girls got their kiss. One out of fiery lust filled passion, the other, a much simpler, but more romantic. Now all they had to do, was keep their boy from kissing another. A simple task, but who said witches play fair? While waiting for Diamond for their second date, the cod, admiring himself in a mirror, was approached by another beautiful mermaid. “Hey, handsome,” she said, showing off her gorgeous figure. “You busy?” The boy, with no honor whatsoever, shook his head as he gawked at her. “Well,” she said, pulling him in, “show me a good time.” Now, as it so happened, the contract said the boy had to kiss the girl. It wouldn’t count if some mermaid just ‘happened’ to rub lips, or if say, one of the witches' pet eels, disguised themselves for a nefarious purpose. That said, Diamonds merman, pressed his lips onto his, right as Diamond came into sight. Jaw dropped, and eyes wide, she couldn’t even react before she was swept up into a whirlpool of magic and teleported back to the witches lair. “Well, bad luck there,” Adagio gleamed at the little Diamond mermaid. “Wha, what? No! I,” she cried, a fear she had never known before gripping her. “Pa, Please! Give me another chance! I can give you gold, pearls, anything you want!” she pleaded. “Well what I want,” the witch said, as the contract Diamond had signed, sped off towards the mermaid, “Is your soul. Which is mine! For now, you are nothing.” “N… NO!” Diamond cried. She watched as the contract circled around her midsection, spinning faster and faster until it became nothing but a golden vortex. When she attempted to swim away, she felt her tail in bed itself into the cave floor. “Help me!” she screamed, her arms reaching upwards as her body shrank downwards. “Somebody, help me!!!” But no one did. Upon opening her eyes, she found her arms and tail where gone, and what once had been a beautiful body, was now but a shriveled husk. The same of the many other unfortunate souls around her. “Now then,” the witch said, not evening giving the poor girls wordless pleas a second glance, “To wait for the other.” As it were, Button was also waiting for his second date with Silver. Much like before, one of Adagio pet eels, disguised as a more beautiful mermaid approached him. “Hey, handsome,” she said, catching Button by surprise. “Who, me?” He asked. “Yes, you,” she said, showing off her body. “You busy?” “I am, I’m afraid,” Button, having more honor, and actually loving Silver, answered. “My girlfriend is supposed to meet me here for our second date.” Frowning, the mermaid got into his personal space. “Yes, but,” she stroked his chin, and grinned as he began to blush. “Wouldn’t you rather not have someone as sexy as I?” She asked, puckering her lips. “She need not find out, if you were to give me a quick kiss?” Silver came into view, just as the mermaid was leaning in, her own eyes shrinking in fear. While Button was tempted for a moment, he was able to control himself and pushed her off him. “Ew, get away from me!” He said. “Sorry, but I’m not interested. I care too much for my girlfriend to hurt her like that.” He puffed and turned away, only to deflate upon seeing Silver. “Sil… Silver! I swear, it’s not what it— His words were cut off as Silver swam towards him, and planted her lips onto his. Button froze for a minute, but soon returned the kiss, to the eels, and ultimately sea witches, dismay. In a teasing way, Silver was able to keep Button by her side the entire day as ‘punishment’ for being flirted on by another. To which the two shared many more sweet moments and kisses. Eventually, when the sun did set, with tears in her eyes, she hugged Button tightly, and free from her contract, told him everything. At first he was fearful that he nearly damned her, but she assured him she was just happy he chose her. Button smiled back and, with another kiss, said she was the only one for him. However, their happiness was short lived at the thought of what happened to her friend. “You don’t think,” Button started. Silver frowned. “I’ll check in a bit to confirm it, but I think she chose unwisely in who she kissed.” “I’m sorry,” Button said, pulling her into a hug. “It’s okay,” she sighed, holding him close. “Just, thank you.” **** “So the Silver mermaid and her button merman lived happily ever after?” the little mermaid asked her mother. “That’s right,” Silver Spoon said with a smile. “The Silver mermaid and her merman, whose love was true, and saw the true beauty on each other’s inside, were able to live happily ever after.” “Shame about the Diamond girl thou,” the girl frowned. Silver Spoon winched. “Yes. Very sad, but it was her own fault.” The girl let out a sleepy yawn. “Well, it was a good story. Don’t worry, mommy, I won’t get into any bad witch deals or kiss anyone who doesn't love me.” “Good,” Silver Spoon snickered, kissing her daughter's head. “Now sweet dreams, Silver Belle.” “Night, mommy,” Silver Bell said, drifting off to sleep. Silver Spoon made her way out, to her indifferent looking husband. “You know I had to,” she simply stated, crossing her arms. “Maybe one day we’ll tell her the entire story, but for now, she just needs to know the basics to hopefully share with her friends, even if as a ghost story, to keep them safe. I don’t want her, or anyone if I can help it, ending up like Dia.” “I know,” Button said, pulling his wife into a hug. Content with being as happy, and lucky, as they were. “I know. It still eats me up a little.” Smiling coyly, she pulled her husband into a kiss. “Well, if so, there’s always one way to ‘make it up’ to me.” Button sprouted a goofy grin, as the two lovers smiled at each other. Meanwhile, in the remains of a leviathan, an almost pinkish looking poly, forever in misery for being such a foolish child, reached out to grab the arm of another young mermaid who went to Adagio, pledging that they didn’t make the same mistake. Author's Note This was an idea I had a while back in my Buttons Date with Silver Spoon heyday. I suppose with some effort this could be its own story, but for right now, as it is, little more than a bedtime ghost story that loosely ties in with Sunset’s Feet with the ending, felt good enough to share with you all now in these extra stories. Anyways, this time, we have MerMay Sunset art by https://www.deviantart.com/unipearl/art/May-5th-Sunset-Lunch-Break-878576378 Huh, I should really make more of these short stories about Sunset, as a mermaid 🤔…. TLM, Birthday Surprise“Okay,” Sunset said, holding back her giggled as her wife kept her hands over her eyes and walked her. “Whatever you’re up to, Twilight, this better be one hell of a birthday surprise.” “Don’t worry, you’ll love it.” Twilight assured. “I’m sure I will.” Sunset snickered, feeling sand on her toes. ‘What is this girl up to?’ “Okay,” Twilight said, as they came to a stop. “Ready?” “I suppose,” Sunset coyly responded. With that, Twilight removed her hands, and Sunset was left speechless. In front of her, was the very same angelic statue of Twilight from Twilight’s own birthday. The one that had ended up in her grotto after the storm. But not only that, at that statues feet, was Sunset as a mermaid looking up longingly at her princess. “Twi… Twilight,” Sunset said, face turning red. “Yeah, I know,” Twilight said a little sheepishly. “I had it commissioned from the same people who first made it. It’s a bit embarrassing, I know, but I though it would be a cute idea seeing as how the original was part of the reason we got together in the first place.” Tears in her eyes, Sunset brought a very surprised Twilight into a hug. “It’s perfect! You’re the best wife ever! Thank you, thank you! I love you so much, Twilight.” Sighing in contentment, Twilight hugged back. “Happy birthday, Sunset.” Author's Note And happy birthday, Zarnoxs, the man who’s picture of Sunset discovering her feet is the entire reason this story has legs to stand on An idea I honestly came up with last night ^^’ but definitely a much needed lighter tone after the last story 😛 Also, today’s Sunset MerMay artist, let’s give LunaKirby some additional love 💕 Who if I haven’t mentioned I’m pleased to say she’s also become an artist for the project ❤️ EQG, Pride and Positivity“Okay!” Sunset cheered, fist pumped in the air, kicking the door to her apartment open. “We went through hell, and now, we enjoy victory!” Her girlfriend, Twilight Sparkle, followed behind with a box of pizza—half cheese and half pineapple—in her arms. “You act like we didn’t have any fun putting that play together,” she teased, shutting the door behind them. “Not at all,” Sunset said as she turned on the radio to the middle of a Post Crush number. “But you had to admit, by non-magical inducing standards, it was a crazy couple of weeks that I can’t wait to get my mind off of.” She threw off her shows and landed on her couch. “Which part?” Twilight asked, laughing and falling onto the couch next to Sunset. “The play itself, the Dazzlings getting themselves reformed, Adagio diva trip, us getting together, Flash and Derpy becoming a couple, coming out to everyone we were a couple, dealing with your parents, that thing with Sonata and Octavia, or simply striking the set?” “All of the above!” Sunset laughed, staring into those beautiful violet eyes she had come to love in the past serval weeks. “But now,” she said, rubbing Twilight’s now blushing cheek with her fingers. “We finally get a chance to relax.” “Yeah,” Twilight smiled. It was still bizarre for her to think that they were now a thing, and yet, here Sunset Shimmer was, leaning in to kiss her. Twilight leaned in herself and— There was a crashing sound, and both girls leapt to their feet. Looking to the source of the sound, they found a broken window, a brick laying on the floor, and the sound of profound language and a car speeding up. Sunset raced to the window, shouting at the offenders, as Twilight carefully picked up the brick. “Mules,” Sunset huffed, before turning around to see her girlfriends face had paled. “Twilight?” she asked carful, reaching a hand out. “It’s fine, just some random jerks who— Twilight, eyes misting up, showed her the brick, and the writing on it. Sunset blinked. Then her face reddened in furry. “I’ll be back,” she said, in an eerily calm voice. She reached for a baseball bat, only for Twilight to reach for it first. “No,” Twilight said plainly. “Twilight,” Sunset said through her teeth. “Sunset,” Twilight responded, matching her friends ferice gaze. They stared down for serval seconds, before Sunset was the one to back down. “Fine.” She breathed. “You okay?” Twilight slowly nodded. Shaking her head, Sunset made to her supply closet for some wrapping paper and tape for a temporary fix to the window. “I just don’t understand it,” Sunset muttered as she tapped the window up. “What?” Twilight crossed her arms. “That two girls or boys can’t love each other?” “Yeah, that,” Sunset confirmed, adding the last bit of tape and stepping back down to her girlfriend. “What?” Twilight laughed. “You don’t have this kind of problem in equestria?” Sunset straight face said everything. “Your kidding me.” “Nope,” Sunset shrugged. “Aside from walking on two legs and my new diet, finding that I needed to laugh at jokes were the punch line is ‘they’re gay,’ was one of the hardest things for me to get use to. Nearly blew it when I couldn’t get why everyone was laughing at certain things for awhile.” Twilight’s hand went to her head. “That’s not,” she walked over, and crashed onto the couch. “How? Equestria can’t be ‘that’ perfect.” She scrunched her face. “Guess that’s why telling your parents I was your girlfriend was the easier part of that conversation?” “Well, I wouldn’t say ‘perfect,’ Twi.” Frowning, Sunset carefully walked over to sit down next to Twilight. “We have what might be consider, specisum.” She rubbed her chin. “I guess by having that, gender relationship prejudice wouldn’t be anyone’s concern.” “Small comfort,” Twilight sighed. “I know,” Sunset assured, rubbing Twilight’s back. “No!” Twilight sniffled. “This just isn’t fair! Ugh! Why has there got to be so much hate with two people trying to be happy? I’m sorry I put you into this situation, Sunset.” “Hey, hey, HEY!” Sunset retorted. “None of that, Sparky! I don’t regret one moment with you. Besides, it’s just a few loud people.” “Not as much as it is the society that raised them.” Twilight sniffled. “True,” Sunset admitted, pulling Twilight into an embrace. “So, what do we do about it?” Twilight asked, holding Sunset back. “For now,” Sunset answered, rubbing her girlfriends elbow, “be happy while we found love while jerks like those have great grandchildren who try to deny they were ever related.” Twilight looked up with a curious eyebrow. “Eh, something funny that came to mind.” She smiled and relaxed at Twilights curious gaze. “See, in history class, we’re learning about human slavery.” At twilight’s winch, Sunset asserted, “It’s fine, Twi. We ponies had it too.” At Twilight’s surprised expression, she continued. “Anyways, after hearing about how it was made illegal eventually, I happened upon some apologetics, trying to make it sound like it wasn’t ‘that’ bad a thing. Going on about how that was simply acceptable at the time. While at the same time, trying to brush around the subject that their parents were slaver owners, while they were personally homophobic themselves.” “Okay,” Twilight nodded, adjusting her glasses. “So, you’re saying, it’s fine now, because their kids will look down and try to deny they were ever related? Small comfort.” “I know,” Sunset said, giving Twilight a kiss. “But you know, the bigger comfort, is our friends and family who are happy for us, and the fact I have one of the hottest girls at CHS in my lap right now.” “Oh stop it!” Twilight grinned, fighting half heartedly before submitting to Sunset’s wonderful kisses. “I love you so much.” “I know,” Sunset smirked, tapping Twilight on the nose. “I love you two, my little Sparky.” Author's Note So, hear me out with this one! Hopefully this won’t be one of those ‘to be edited Later’ comments I never come back to ^^’ Anyways, this story is for Pride and Positivity 2021, the plan here being, in case this won’t qualify as it is, and needs to be written into its own story, I come back later, make it the 1k length I need, and then submit it like that. Also, there was a, cut, and paste issues with the original draft of this, so I’m kind of in a rush and at least have a somewhat version up in case life happens and… boy am I bad when it comes to getting stuff for themed months out at the last minutes >.> Anyways, even if the grammar is horrible, hopefully just for now >.>, the concept is enduring enough 😊 Now onto today’s MerMay artist, Thank you https://www.deviantart.com/fude-chan-art/art/RQ-MLP-FiM-EQG-Sunset-Shimmer-as-mermaid-879386289 *update; It’s now it’s own story https://www.fimfiction.net/story/498142/bricks-and-pride TLM, C-Shells (comedy)Sunset yawned awake as she felt the morning Sun reflect off her. Rubbing her eyes, she lifted up off her bed and swam over to her mirror. The first thing she took note of was her bed-headed hair that sway around in the water. Winking at herself, she took a comb, and put in the minimalist effort to straighten herself up. After that, she unhooked her sleeping she’ll bra, a much looser and more comfortable thing made of seaweed, and reach for her day shells. However, upon placing them on her chest, she felt something, off. “What the hell?” Sunset though, noting how the shells covered less than they had the day before. Maters only got worse when she tried to tie them behind her back, only for the string to not reach. “Come on, she mumbled, pulling with all her might, until… ‘Rippppp!’ The string between the two shells in front snapped apart, and floated separately to the ground. “Okay,” Sunset said, holding up her hands and taking a breath. “So, it was an older pair of shells. No big deal.” This proved to be a bigger deal, as shell bra after shell bra piled up upon her floor. “Sunset!” an hour later, the voice of one Pinkie Pie knocked. “You awake?” “Not right now, Pinkie,” Sunset muttered, pulling with all her might on one of her few remaining bra strings. Arching her back, she swore she felt if she tried just a little harder, she would be able to tie— “But, Sunny,” her friend moaned, opening the door. “You’re going to miss breakfast. I’m making— There was another ripping noise, as something flew past Pinkie’s head and embedded itself into the stone wall. Pinkie looked at the clam, and back to her friend who had her arms covering her chest, and noticed all the broken bra’s on the floor. “Don’t say anything,” Sunset said with a sigh. “What?” Pinkie giggled, hand to her mouth. “That you’ll need some new bras? That rather than buying, b-shells, now you’ll need— “No!” Sunset warned. However, it was so obvious, by that point, Pinkie had to say, “Sea, shells in size?” Sunset slapped her forehead. Author's Note When you have no other ideas and just need to make something punny. 🐚 Besides, I knew for this Sunset MerMay art promotion, I couldn’t just included it in any chapter :3 https://www.deviantart.com/honeybadger2021/art/Mermay2021-11-5-Frustrated-879225487 TLM, Celestia Story ICelestia sat on her throne, one hand fingering her triton, the other tapping on the arm rest as she reflected back… **** “So the Diamond mermaid,” Celestia read from the book the five year old Sunset Shimmer on her lap. “Ended up forever trapped in the witches' garden, while the Silver mermaid lived happily ever after with the love of her life.” “Yay!” Sunset clapped. “Don’t worry, Celestia, I won’t make any bad deals and will always listen to you!” “Good,” Celestia smiled as Sunset gave her a hug. “You’re a sweet child, my Sunset Shimmer.” ****** “What’s that?” a ten year old Sunset said as she pointed at some human trash. “That is human stuff!” Celestia warned, pulling the mermaid back. “Anything human is dangerous, so stay away!” “Why?” Sunset asked. “Because they’re fish killing savages,” Celestia said, glaring at the objects they stumbled upon. Sunset raised an eyebrow. “Don’t we hunt and eat fish as well?” There was a blast of thunder from Celestia’s triton, and the human trash disintegrated. “Just do as I say and have nothing to do with humans, okay?” Sunset took a moment, but eventually nodded her head. “Yes, Celestia.” “Good child.” Celestia smiled. ***** “Your majesty,” a mermaid named Raven said, snapping the queen out of her trance. Jolting upright, Celestia tried to ask in the most dignified manner, “Any news, Raven?” “Um,” the mermaid said, taking a swish back. “Still no sign of her I’m afraid, your majesty.” Celestia glared, then softened. “No one is to rest until she is found!” Raven winched. “Is that a problem?” Celestia challenged. “N… No, of course not, your majesty.” She gulped. Celestia sighed. “You’re right.” Gripping her triton tightly, she added, “Tell, half, the search party to rest, then alternate in a few hours. But I still want people searching at all times. Is that understood?!” “Yes, your majesty.” “Very well,” Celestia waved a hand. “Leave me be then.” Raven didn’t budge. “Is something on your mind?” Raven fidgeted. “Per… Permission to speak free- “Granted,” Celestia said with a roll of her eyes. “Ah, yes, well… Even if we find Sunset, from what we were informed happened from the last time you spoke to her, and we do find her, would dragging her back really be the best course of action?” The triton shimmered. “You think I was too harsh on her?” Celestia challenged. “You think what I did was wrong? That I don’t have every right to make sure she’s safe, even if she hates me now? That I don’t- She paused at Raven's fearfulness. “I mean,” she rubbed her head. “Simply let me know that she’s alright, when you find her, and I’ll figure out what to do from there.” “Of course,” Raven saluted, and left the Queen to her thoughts. ***** “Celestia!” Sunset cried out as another bolt of lighting shot out of her triton, destroying a globe “No, don’t, stop!” Queen Celestia did not. Within her mind, there was no reason other than the fear that Sunset’s lifestyle was putting her in danger. As she destroyed a set of human utensils, she felt more sure of herself that this was the cause of all her problems with Sunset. That human doll she blasted, that was the reason Sunset sassed at her. The human painting, now gone, was why Sunset was rebellious on doing chores and missing important concerts. With a wave of her triton, the human box’s that were the cause of Sunset’s attitude problems, no more. Her attention then turned to the statue in the center of the grotto. “No, NO!” Sunset protested, pulling on Celestia’s arm. For a second, looking at Sunset’s horrified expressions, Celestia reconsidered her actions. Wondering if, maybe, she was going to far? Was this wrong, trying to ‘fix’ her like this? See then had a vision of a much younger Sunset Shimmer, smiling at her and clapping on her lap, turned to a teenage Sunset shouting at her in the thrown room about not being child anyone. Being mocked at by other mermaids for her child’s human obsession, and then of Sunset being caught in a human net and pulled away from her. Her triton fired, and the statue shattered into a thousand pieces as Sunset watched, and cried. ***** It was the right thing to do, wasn’t it? No, of course it was the right thing to do! Celestia assured with a shake of her head. Her Sunset needed protection, she needed to keep her safe! Sure, it was harsh love, but wasn’t that what being a parent was all about? Although she wished she hadn’t left Sunset alone after that. So stupid! Why had she done so? Quilt, perhaps? Possibly as a means to allow Sunset to reflect on her actions. She had been more than confident that Sunset would sulk for a few hours, then pull herself together, return to the castle, thank her for helping her break her human addiction, and they would go back to the way their relationship was before this human lifestyle nonsense had begun. Sunset had not returned for dinner. By around midnight, she ordered guards to go and see if she was still in her grotto. When her fears were affirmed, she ordered all available hands to find her! So far, in an entire day of searching, nothing. “Oh, my dear Sunset,” Celestia said, tears forming in her eyes. “Where have you gone?” Author's Note Feedback more than welcomed 🌟 What people tend to forget, myself included, is that Disney’s The Little Mermaid (animated) isn’t so much a story about Ariel’s character growth, as I’ll admit it Ariel has a lot of issues, rather, it’s about her father/parent learning to let their daughter/child go/grow even if what makes them happy isn’t normally acceptable (insert commentary about being queer here). And while I did purposely leave it vague if Queen Celestia in TLM part of the story is suppose to be Ariel-Sunset’s mom or simply a mentor mother figure, for this, and hopefully future mermaid Queen Celestia stories sake, she will be her mom. AGAIN, these short stories being lose cannon to the main one. Now onto the next Sunset MerMay picture, hopefully almost done ^^’ This time we have https://www.deviantart.com/ninjaskar/art/Request-Sunset-Shimmer-mermaid-879773731 which seems the most fitting for this chapter to boot 🌟
TLM, I Haven’t Found Her YetThe boat was alive with activity in celebration of the princess birthday. Everyone was either playing music, gossiping, drinking, dancing, eating, or doing all of the above. All the while, the ongoing fireworks display capture the attention of everyone on board, as a few jokes about if such explosive on a wooden ship was a good idea. Lately it was laughed at as they continued to party and be merry. That was, except for the birthday girl herself. Not out of disinterest (much) but rather, her preference of books over socializing. Which hadn’t gone unnoticed by her brother. “You girls seen Twilight?” Prince Shining Armor asked a group of teenagers. “Probably somewhere with her nose stuck in a book,” a young dutches named Sugarcoat plainly answered. “Yes, but I think he means wear,” another one by the name of Sour Sweet huffed. “That girl,” one Indigo Zap chuckled. “She can be such a stick in the mud. I swear, you think she was afraid of us doing something bad to her.” “Wait,” a Lemon Zest said, squinting her eyes. “Didn’t we rearrange all her bookmarks as a prank last week? And what about the time we had that bucket of water? Dang, that girls freaks out can be real hil— She was cut off as one Sunny Flare stomped on her foot, and motioned to the princesses’s brother that was standing right next to them. “Oh, um, I think I last saw her near the rear of the ship, my lord!” Sunny Flare said, eager now to distract said brother. “And a very, very, merry birthday to her!” Shinning, arms crossed, simply nodded in thanks and headed off. Meanwhile, and sure enough, tucked between two barrels of ale, the young princess Twilight Sparkle, under lantern light, was reading a book, her dog, Spike, snuggled on her lap, a smile on her face. The particular novel wasn’t her normal interest, a romantic fantasy about a musician and a siren that protected a magical lake, and her sister that needed its healing waters to survive. It was a rather standard adventure romance type of story, but she found it engaging enough as something new she could try. A book was still a book in the end, and played around with many familiar tropes to keep it entertaining. “Huh,” Twilight said, smiling at a particular part she had been thinking about. “I mean, you’d think no one would want to live in a town near a monster, but I can see the appeal in tourism. You know, the more I say it out loud, the more sense it makes I suppose.” She laughed. “Still, you think they would have more… Spike?” All of the sudden, Spike shot up from Twilight’s lap, started barking, and raced over to one of the ship’s railing. “Spike!” Twilight called out, bookmarking the page and standing up. Her puppy continued to bark, although Twilight noted how it was more playful than threatening as he hung his head out of the side of the boat. “Someone there, boy?” Twilight mused, leaning in closer. Looking downwards into the dark blue ocean, seeing nothing, despite what her dog seemed to say. “What? Something hiding out of sight?” “Like you hiding out instead of enjoying your own birthday party?” Shining said, sneaking up behind his sister, causing her to jump. “Oh, Shining!” Twilight said with a nervous chuckle. “Hi! Um, no, no! This has been a wonderful cruise so far! Great, great idea for my birthday party bbbff!” She nervously laughed. “Hey, you ever wonder what goes into horse breeding? I mean really! So many factors on if you want a fast horse, a strong endurance one, a pretty pony, or even a little— He held up his hand. Twilight sighed. “You could at least try to have a little fun.” He suggested. “I am having fun.” Twilight pushed in her glasses. “Reading is fun.” “I meant with other people.” Shining said, raising an eyebrow. “Preferably your own age. I’m sure there’s someone on this ship you’ll get along with, Twily.” Twilight narrowed her eyes. “Or someone you want me to settle down with.” Shinning sputtered. “Wha… What?! Come on, Twily, who am I, Cadence?” Twilight tapped her foot. “Well, I’m not even asking for anything romantic.” He shook his head. “I just don’t want you to be lonely.” “Hey,” Twilight said, sitting herself up on the rails. “I’m not too unhappy. Or rather, if I make a friend, or lover, I want them to, one, not be a jerk,” she frowned, thinking back on a couple of pranks not too long ago. “And, I’d want them to be someone who dosnt just see me as some princess prize to be won, but as someone who can be as smart, inquisitive, and wanting to make some big kind of splash in this world. And you seriously can’t tell me any of those princesses or duchess are big into reading ancient Latin poetry?” “Eh, fair point,” Shining admitted, thinking back to those five girls in particular and all those failed suitors in the past. “But don’t you think that’s expecting too much?” Twilight blew on a strand of hair. “Well, find me someone who can at least stand one of my rambles for more than ten minutes, then we’ll talk.” “Noted,” Shining huffed, before putting on a forced smile. “But would you at least entertain everyone by at least socializing for a little bit to open presents? You’re really going to love what I got you.” Twilight deadpanned, having some idea already since it was too big to reasonably sneak on board. Catching a glimpse of its crown and wings, Twilight knew she owed it to at least humor the gift for all the hard work that went into it. “Alright, you dork,” Twilight chuckled. “Lead the way.” Shining nodded and took his sister's hand, all while a little mermaid, peaked through the ship to admire the intriguing human girl again, her heart aflutter. Author's Note Originally I had planed to have the shadowbolts confront Twilight and Sunset on the second day date, but thanks the The Shadowbolt adventures, I kind of like them too much to have them meet Cozy’s fate. Also, I have a voice actor in mind for her, so that too ^^’ Anyways, sponsors for the main stories dramatic reading are still needed, ask about that below. And for this series of side stories, I’ll just make shout outs to new sponsors when they join. Also, art used for this story chapter by Jade https://www.deviantart.com/jadethepegasus/art/i-haven-t-found-her-yet-881722623
EQG, Dreams Of Kissing The Girl*this is the alternate way I was going to handle this Kiss The Girl scene* Twilight Sparkle rowed the boat through the lagoon, when suddenly, music started to play. Music, of the romantic kind. She started to look around for the source of the sound, only to be brought back to earth as her passenger reached out and took her hands. She let out a squeak as her attention was drawn to the red haired girl in front of her. Transfixed by her beautiful smile. Speechless, Twilight started to say something, anything to the silent beauty when suddenly, with no warning, she knew the girl's name. “Sunset?” she asked. Sunset nodded vigorously. “Sunset!” Twilight smiled, and took both of Sunset’s hands into her. “Sunset. It’s, um, it’s a beautiful name.” Sunset looked down and blushed. The music started to pick up a beat, and all at once, nothing existed for Twilight apart from Sunset. When Sunset lifted up her head to look at her, when she started to lean forward, a million little fireworks started to go off. So, she leaned in. Honestly, she couldn’t not have even if she wanted to. As their lips started to move closer, and closer, Twilight knew, without a doubt, Sunset Shimmer- 🚣♂️🛳 🚣♂️ 🚢 💜 “Gah!” Twilight cried as she rolled off of Sunset’s couch. Taking a minute to realize her friend had offered her a place to stay the night after she opened up about her parents. “Twilight!” Sunset said as she jerked from her bed. “Are you okay? What happened?” “I’m fine,” Twilight said as she stood herself up. Remembering that she agreed to stay the night after Sunset got emotional talking about her parents. “No really! Just fell off the couch.” “Ouch,” sunset moaned as she walked over to help Twilight up. As she did so, they noticed it was only one in the morning. “You sure you don’t want the bed? Really, I don’t mind.” “No, Sunset,” Twilight said as she straightened her glasses. “it’s your bed.” “Yeah, but you’re my friend, and I don’t want you falling off the couch again!” “Well, I’m not going to deny you a goodnight sleep just for my sake.” Fuming, Sunset countered, “Well I won’t sleep well if you don’t get a good night sleep.” “Well neither will I!” Twilight said, throwing her hands up into the air. “So why don’t we just share the bed and both get a goodnight sleep!?” “Sounds good to me!” Sunset declared. “Fine,” Twilight declared, arm crossed. “Fine.” “Fine!” They shared a few ‘fines’ before making their way over to the bed. Not realizing what they had agreed to until the covers had been pulled. “Oh, um,” Sunset said with a blush. “This isn’t awkward or anything, is it?” “No,” Twilight said, honestly not wanting to get up. “Like we said, we’re not going to settle this any other way so… Goodnight!” “Yeah, night,” Sunset said with a shallow. When morning came, they found each other in an embrace, neither freaked out.... 🛏 🛏 🛏 ☀️ Author's Note Many things happen in the rough drafts that got added or remove for one reasons or another ^^’ In this case, part of it was this was before I found a more creative way to explain how Twilight discovered Sunsets name (a scene I do plan to flesh out here later 📖) and because the EQG compliment part of it just being a dream in Sunsets apartment felt too much like fluffy filler. Still, decided it make a good second chapter as I try to get at least a few of these shorts out quickly as I could so this won’t seem like a lonely few chapters ^^’ With that in mind, expect the next few to be super short fluff pieces as I put some more time into a few of the bigger ideas I had in mind Oh! And in MerMay, I, didn’t so much ask ^^’, rather, suggest, to a few artist opened to/needed ideas to draw Sunset as a mermaid. So if I’m not promoting a new artist in this story, I’m showcasing the art of those who took up my call for their trouble 🤩 Starting with this first one that popped up in may by https://www.deviantart.com/ken-dolly/art/MerMay-2-Sunset-Shimmer-878425408 Thank you 😊
TLM, Twilight On The Beachtakes places prior to the TLM half of act 5 Twilight looked from her book to the sea. She put her head down towards her book again, then back up at the water before going back to reading. Only, as much as she tried, she simply didn’t feel in the mood for reading. Which sounded crazy, so she tried again. For sure telling herself she wasn’t going to get through a single page without looking up. Upon trying to read the words, all her mind could focus on were those big teal eyes, that heavily voice, golden hair and skin that shimmered, the way that smile— “Ugh!” Twilight slammed the book shut. Her dog whimpered and pawed are her leg. “It’s no use, Spike,” she sighed, laying on her back on the rock she was sitting upon. “I’m being silly, don’t you think?” He walked up to her face and gave a concerned frown. Twilight offered a small smile and scratched him behind his ear. “I mean, sure,” she admitted, pulling him into a hug. “We had a rather traumatic experience. Yet, instead of having nightmares or anything sensible like that, I’m hyper focused on someone that may not even be real.” She blew on her bang. “I mean, suppose for a minute I was actually saved by someone. Why couldn’t they have stuck around? Ask for a king ransom, or at least make sure I was okay? What, did they think recusing nobility is a crime or something?” Spike yawned and scratched his head. Twilight rolled her eyes, but continued to pet him. All the while, she kept thinking about that girl for, some, unexplainable reasons. Not that she wanted to be friends or anything with someone so, radiant. She knew enough from experience that it was always the prettiest boys and girls who seemed the most out to use their looks for their own end if you weren’t carful or repay back any ‘favors’ as soon as you can. Surely, now one would actually like a nerd, unless she was a princess, like herself. Twilight sat herself back up and pushed in her glasses. “You know what, Spike? I think between you and me, I know exactly why I’ve been so obsessed with her.” Spike wagged his tail. “Yes! It’s because somewhere out there, there’s someone who knows I owe a big favor to, and are just waiting it out thinking that will mean I owe them more, and the anticipation and guilt i haven’t paid them back is eating me up!” Spike deadpanned. “What?!” Twilight fumed. “You don’t honestly think it’s because I’ve fallen in love with some beautiful unknown hero who I’m obsessed with finding because I’ve fallen in love or anything and that I want to travel to the ends of the earth to find, do you!?” She aware Spike was giving off some kind of shit-eating grin. “Well,” Twilight’s face glew red. “If I end up traveling the world, it will purely be for a scientific expedition.” ‘First and foremost,’ she said to herself. Her mind starting to turn to fantasy’s of finding that girl, holding in her arms, saying she was the most beautiful— ‘I’m taking a cold bath tonight!” Spike stared at his master, before his nose and ears seemed picked up something, or rather, someone, familiar. “Well, come on, Spike,” Twilight sighed, standing herself up. “Should probably head back before anyone,” Spike started to bark. “Spike?” With another yip, he raced off down the beach and out of sight. “Spike!” Leaving her book behind, thinking she’d only be a minute, Twilight raced after him. 📖 ❤️ 📖 ❤️ 🦴 Author's Note Feel free to like and comment (will come back to grammar this one later) And now for this weeks MerMay Shimmer artist; https://www.deviantart.com/yin-fen/art/Mermay-day-5-878668761
TLM, A Diamond and Silvers Tale (Semi Grim-Dark)Warning, this story is a bit darker than the other entires, and while nothing nsfw, falls more into the category of grimdark Once upon a time, there were two little mermaids. One of Diamonds, and the other of Silver. However, they were spoiled things, who had everything except for, ironically, beauty. A carefree life and a diet of sweets will do that to you. As it was, the two girls were teased and never approached by any mermen in their teenage years. If only, they thought every hour, there was some quick way for them to become beautiful and loved. Then one day, a pair of eels approached the girls in their misery and pain. “You seem so sad,” they said. “But, the great, Adagio, is very powerful. She can give you anything you desire.” Hesitantly, as the two girls had heard warnings about the sea witch, their curiosity and desire to find happiness stirred them on. They followed the eels to the darker parts of the ocean, and the witches lair. “Come in, come in, my sweet children,” the witch beaconed. “I hear you two girls are, poor unfortunate souls, who need help. Luckily for you, I know magic, and can make your dreams come true.” “You can do that?!” The one of Diamond, the more brash of the two, exclaimed. “But of course,” the sea witch coyly smiled. “It’s what I live for. I can make you two the most beautiful creatures in the sea!” The one of Silver, who was the more weary of the pair, asked, “And, what is it you want from us?” The witch snickered. “Oh, I am hurt you think sweet, innocent me would want anything from you two! But, I’ll tell you what, instead of gold or anything, I’ll give you a chance to have beauty for free!” The girls leaned in closer. “A game if you will, but an easy one to win. I will make you both beautiful, but, within a week’s time, you got to get a boy to kiss you.” “Easy!” Diamond snickered. Adagio held up a finger. “But, upon receiving said kiss, said boy must then not kiss another.” At Silver's raised eyebrow, she added, “But only, for a day. If he doesn't kiss anyone else by the time the sun sets on the following day, you’ll remain beautiful, forever!” Diamond's eyes widened at the prospect, the thing she longed for most, it seemed too good to be true. Something that wasn’t lost on her friend. “And, if we don’t find a boy to kiss, and he kisses someone else?” Silver asked. “Then, you’ll belong to me.” Both girls shivered at that. However, as Adagio summoned forth a pair of golden contracts that promised them all that they wanted, even Silver found the offer too tempting to pass up. So they grabbed the quills, signed their names, and the cave echoed in demonic laughter as the two girls screamed in pain as their bodies were transformed. For the next couple of days, Diamond and Silver were all the merpeople their age could talk about. The girls envoy of their looks, while the boys could not keep from staring. It was all either girl wanted, and more. However, the ‘deal’ they made was not easily forgotten. “So who shall we choose?” Diamond asked, combing her hair and puckering her lips. “To be rewarded with such a kiss?” “Don’t you remember?” Silver asked. “We should pick carefully, or it will cost us our souls.” Diamond huffed. “Whatever. It’s not as if any boy would ever want to kiss anyone again after me.” Now, as it so happened, two such potential boys were not far away. One, was a very muscular merman, and somewhat a bully and jerk. The other, while not unsightly, was thin and scrawny, but kind and sweet, if not a bit dorky, underneath. On that day, both mermen crossed paths, and when they, the bully took the geek and shoved him head first into a trash can for nothing but sport. He then swam away, laughing, and as chance would have it, came across Diamond and Silver. “Why, hello, ladies,” he said, flashing them a smile, drawing Diamonds attention. “Do my eyes deceive me, or are you two the finest ladies in the land?” He flexed his muscles as Diamond giggled, while Silver rolled her eyes. “Don’t suppose you ladies would want to, join me for a stroll in the kelp gardens?” Diamond giggled. Silver, on the other hand, was reminded of how often this jerk had bullied them when they were ugly. “Thanks, I’ll pass, but we’ll pass, you cod,” she said to her friend, swimming off, expecting her friend to follow. “Diamond, you can’t be serious?” Silver said when no such action followed? “Well I can and will!” she declared, taking the merman’s arm. “Just watch and see, for now I can be with someone as beautiful as me.” “And what if he’s the one you kiss?” Silver whispered in warning. Blinded by her now lust filled desires as the handsome merman held her close, she whispered back, “Then I’ll just have to be a good kisser.” And with that, the two swam away, as Silver felt tempted to chas after. However, she then heard someone call for help, and noticed a tail sticking out of a trash can not far away. “Oh my gosh, are you okay?” she asked, helping the boy out. “I’m fine, thanks,” he started, only to be memorized by his savors beauty. “Miss… Silver? Is that you?” He asked, face turning red. Sliver blinked, but then her face blushed as his. He was a boy, Button, she recalled, who would often show her and Diamond compassion now and then whenever they were bullied. “Indeed,” she smiled, pulling on her hair. “Well, you look ga… great,” he stuttered. “Not that you weren't before!” He cringed. Fortunately, Silver giggled. “Why thank you.” There was an awkward pause, before Button said, “Well, thanks but, I should be going.” Thinking for only a minute, she had a thought. Even before, in their brief interactions, he had shown interest in her. Maybe, just maybe… “Hey, Button, wait!” she called to his surprise. “Would you, perhaps, like to hang out?” Jaw agape, he asked, “Like a date?” Silver was stunned for a moment, before smiling and saying, “Yes, in fact. You were always kind to me before, and back then I had no courage. But now, I wish to thank you,” she said upon taking his hand. So by the end of the day, the two girls got their kiss. One out of fiery lust filled passion, the other, a much simpler, but more romantic. Now all they had to do, was keep their boy from kissing another. A simple task, but who said witches play fair? While waiting for Diamond for their second date, the cod, admiring himself in a mirror, was approached by another beautiful mermaid. “Hey, handsome,” she said, showing off her gorgeous figure. “You busy?” The boy, with no honor whatsoever, shook his head as he gawked at her. “Well,” she said, pulling him in, “show me a good time.” Now, as it so happened, the contract said the boy had to kiss the girl. It wouldn’t count if some mermaid just ‘happened’ to rub lips, or if say, one of the witches' pet eels, disguised themselves for a nefarious purpose. That said, Diamonds merman, pressed his lips onto his, right as Diamond came into sight. Jaw dropped, and eyes wide, she couldn’t even react before she was swept up into a whirlpool of magic and teleported back to the witches lair. “Well, bad luck there,” Adagio gleamed at the little Diamond mermaid. “Wha, what? No! I,” she cried, a fear she had never known before gripping her. “Pa, Please! Give me another chance! I can give you gold, pearls, anything you want!” she pleaded. “Well what I want,” the witch said, as the contract Diamond had signed, sped off towards the mermaid, “Is your soul. Which is mine! For now, you are nothing.” “N… NO!” Diamond cried. She watched as the contract circled around her midsection, spinning faster and faster until it became nothing but a golden vortex. When she attempted to swim away, she felt her tail in bed itself into the cave floor. “Help me!” she screamed, her arms reaching upwards as her body shrank downwards. “Somebody, help me!!!” But no one did. Upon opening her eyes, she found her arms and tail where gone, and what once had been a beautiful body, was now but a shriveled husk. The same of the many other unfortunate souls around her. “Now then,” the witch said, not evening giving the poor girls wordless pleas a second glance, “To wait for the other.” As it were, Button was also waiting for his second date with Silver. Much like before, one of Adagio pet eels, disguised as a more beautiful mermaid approached him. “Hey, handsome,” she said, catching Button by surprise. “Who, me?” He asked. “Yes, you,” she said, showing off her body. “You busy?” “I am, I’m afraid,” Button, having more honor, and actually loving Silver, answered. “My girlfriend is supposed to meet me here for our second date.” Frowning, the mermaid got into his personal space. “Yes, but,” she stroked his chin, and grinned as he began to blush. “Wouldn’t you rather not have someone as sexy as I?” She asked, puckering her lips. “She need not find out, if you were to give me a quick kiss?” Silver came into view, just as the mermaid was leaning in, her own eyes shrinking in fear. While Button was tempted for a moment, he was able to control himself and pushed her off him. “Ew, get away from me!” He said. “Sorry, but I’m not interested. I care too much for my girlfriend to hurt her like that.” He puffed and turned away, only to deflate upon seeing Silver. “Sil… Silver! I swear, it’s not what it— His words were cut off as Silver swam towards him, and planted her lips onto his. Button froze for a minute, but soon returned the kiss, to the eels, and ultimately sea witches, dismay. In a teasing way, Silver was able to keep Button by her side the entire day as ‘punishment’ for being flirted on by another. To which the two shared many more sweet moments and kisses. Eventually, when the sun did set, with tears in her eyes, she hugged Button tightly, and free from her contract, told him everything. At first he was fearful that he nearly damned her, but she assured him she was just happy he chose her. Button smiled back and, with another kiss, said she was the only one for him. However, their happiness was short lived at the thought of what happened to her friend. “You don’t think,” Button started. Silver frowned. “I’ll check in a bit to confirm it, but I think she chose unwisely in who she kissed.” “I’m sorry,” Button said, pulling her into a hug. “It’s okay,” she sighed, holding him close. “Just, thank you.” **** “So the Silver mermaid and her button merman lived happily ever after?” the little mermaid asked her mother. “That’s right,” Silver Spoon said with a smile. “The Silver mermaid and her merman, whose love was true, and saw the true beauty on each other’s inside, were able to live happily ever after.” “Shame about the Diamond girl thou,” the girl frowned. Silver Spoon winched. “Yes. Very sad, but it was her own fault.” The girl let out a sleepy yawn. “Well, it was a good story. Don’t worry, mommy, I won’t get into any bad witch deals or kiss anyone who doesn't love me.” “Good,” Silver Spoon snickered, kissing her daughter's head. “Now sweet dreams, Silver Belle.” “Night, mommy,” Silver Bell said, drifting off to sleep. Silver Spoon made her way out, to her indifferent looking husband. “You know I had to,” she simply stated, crossing her arms. “Maybe one day we’ll tell her the entire story, but for now, she just needs to know the basics to hopefully share with her friends, even if as a ghost story, to keep them safe. I don’t want her, or anyone if I can help it, ending up like Dia.” “I know,” Button said, pulling his wife into a hug. Content with being as happy, and lucky, as they were. “I know. It still eats me up a little.” Smiling coyly, she pulled her husband into a kiss. “Well, if so, there’s always one way to ‘make it up’ to me.” Button sprouted a goofy grin, as the two lovers smiled at each other. Meanwhile, in the remains of a leviathan, an almost pinkish looking poly, forever in misery for being such a foolish child, reached out to grab the arm of another young mermaid who went to Adagio, pledging that they didn’t make the same mistake. Author's Note This was an idea I had a while back in my Buttons Date with Silver Spoon heyday. I suppose with some effort this could be its own story, but for right now, as it is, little more than a bedtime ghost story that loosely ties in with Sunset’s Feet with the ending, felt good enough to share with you all now in these extra stories. Anyways, this time, we have MerMay Sunset art by https://www.deviantart.com/unipearl/art/May-5th-Sunset-Lunch-Break-878576378 Huh, I should really make more of these short stories about Sunset, as a mermaid 🤔….
TLM, Birthday Surprise“Okay,” Sunset said, holding back her giggled as her wife kept her hands over her eyes and walked her. “Whatever you’re up to, Twilight, this better be one hell of a birthday surprise.” “Don’t worry, you’ll love it.” Twilight assured. “I’m sure I will.” Sunset snickered, feeling sand on her toes. ‘What is this girl up to?’ “Okay,” Twilight said, as they came to a stop. “Ready?” “I suppose,” Sunset coyly responded. With that, Twilight removed her hands, and Sunset was left speechless. In front of her, was the very same angelic statue of Twilight from Twilight’s own birthday. The one that had ended up in her grotto after the storm. But not only that, at that statues feet, was Sunset as a mermaid looking up longingly at her princess. “Twi… Twilight,” Sunset said, face turning red. “Yeah, I know,” Twilight said a little sheepishly. “I had it commissioned from the same people who first made it. It’s a bit embarrassing, I know, but I though it would be a cute idea seeing as how the original was part of the reason we got together in the first place.” Tears in her eyes, Sunset brought a very surprised Twilight into a hug. “It’s perfect! You’re the best wife ever! Thank you, thank you! I love you so much, Twilight.” Sighing in contentment, Twilight hugged back. “Happy birthday, Sunset.” Author's Note And happy birthday, Zarnoxs, the man who’s picture of Sunset discovering her feet is the entire reason this story has legs to stand on An idea I honestly came up with last night ^^’ but definitely a much needed lighter tone after the last story 😛 Also, today’s Sunset MerMay artist, let’s give LunaKirby some additional love 💕 Who if I haven’t mentioned I’m pleased to say she’s also become an artist for the project ❤️
EQG, Pride and Positivity“Okay!” Sunset cheered, fist pumped in the air, kicking the door to her apartment open. “We went through hell, and now, we enjoy victory!” Her girlfriend, Twilight Sparkle, followed behind with a box of pizza—half cheese and half pineapple—in her arms. “You act like we didn’t have any fun putting that play together,” she teased, shutting the door behind them. “Not at all,” Sunset said as she turned on the radio to the middle of a Post Crush number. “But you had to admit, by non-magical inducing standards, it was a crazy couple of weeks that I can’t wait to get my mind off of.” She threw off her shows and landed on her couch. “Which part?” Twilight asked, laughing and falling onto the couch next to Sunset. “The play itself, the Dazzlings getting themselves reformed, Adagio diva trip, us getting together, Flash and Derpy becoming a couple, coming out to everyone we were a couple, dealing with your parents, that thing with Sonata and Octavia, or simply striking the set?” “All of the above!” Sunset laughed, staring into those beautiful violet eyes she had come to love in the past serval weeks. “But now,” she said, rubbing Twilight’s now blushing cheek with her fingers. “We finally get a chance to relax.” “Yeah,” Twilight smiled. It was still bizarre for her to think that they were now a thing, and yet, here Sunset Shimmer was, leaning in to kiss her. Twilight leaned in herself and— There was a crashing sound, and both girls leapt to their feet. Looking to the source of the sound, they found a broken window, a brick laying on the floor, and the sound of profound language and a car speeding up. Sunset raced to the window, shouting at the offenders, as Twilight carefully picked up the brick. “Mules,” Sunset huffed, before turning around to see her girlfriends face had paled. “Twilight?” she asked carful, reaching a hand out. “It’s fine, just some random jerks who— Twilight, eyes misting up, showed her the brick, and the writing on it. Sunset blinked. Then her face reddened in furry. “I’ll be back,” she said, in an eerily calm voice. She reached for a baseball bat, only for Twilight to reach for it first. “No,” Twilight said plainly. “Twilight,” Sunset said through her teeth. “Sunset,” Twilight responded, matching her friends ferice gaze. They stared down for serval seconds, before Sunset was the one to back down. “Fine.” She breathed. “You okay?” Twilight slowly nodded. Shaking her head, Sunset made to her supply closet for some wrapping paper and tape for a temporary fix to the window. “I just don’t understand it,” Sunset muttered as she tapped the window up. “What?” Twilight crossed her arms. “That two girls or boys can’t love each other?” “Yeah, that,” Sunset confirmed, adding the last bit of tape and stepping back down to her girlfriend. “What?” Twilight laughed. “You don’t have this kind of problem in equestria?” Sunset straight face said everything. “Your kidding me.” “Nope,” Sunset shrugged. “Aside from walking on two legs and my new diet, finding that I needed to laugh at jokes were the punch line is ‘they’re gay,’ was one of the hardest things for me to get use to. Nearly blew it when I couldn’t get why everyone was laughing at certain things for awhile.” Twilight’s hand went to her head. “That’s not,” she walked over, and crashed onto the couch. “How? Equestria can’t be ‘that’ perfect.” She scrunched her face. “Guess that’s why telling your parents I was your girlfriend was the easier part of that conversation?” “Well, I wouldn’t say ‘perfect,’ Twi.” Frowning, Sunset carefully walked over to sit down next to Twilight. “We have what might be consider, specisum.” She rubbed her chin. “I guess by having that, gender relationship prejudice wouldn’t be anyone’s concern.” “Small comfort,” Twilight sighed. “I know,” Sunset assured, rubbing Twilight’s back. “No!” Twilight sniffled. “This just isn’t fair! Ugh! Why has there got to be so much hate with two people trying to be happy? I’m sorry I put you into this situation, Sunset.” “Hey, hey, HEY!” Sunset retorted. “None of that, Sparky! I don’t regret one moment with you. Besides, it’s just a few loud people.” “Not as much as it is the society that raised them.” Twilight sniffled. “True,” Sunset admitted, pulling Twilight into an embrace. “So, what do we do about it?” Twilight asked, holding Sunset back. “For now,” Sunset answered, rubbing her girlfriends elbow, “be happy while we found love while jerks like those have great grandchildren who try to deny they were ever related.” Twilight looked up with a curious eyebrow. “Eh, something funny that came to mind.” She smiled and relaxed at Twilights curious gaze. “See, in history class, we’re learning about human slavery.” At twilight’s winch, Sunset asserted, “It’s fine, Twi. We ponies had it too.” At Twilight’s surprised expression, she continued. “Anyways, after hearing about how it was made illegal eventually, I happened upon some apologetics, trying to make it sound like it wasn’t ‘that’ bad a thing. Going on about how that was simply acceptable at the time. While at the same time, trying to brush around the subject that their parents were slaver owners, while they were personally homophobic themselves.” “Okay,” Twilight nodded, adjusting her glasses. “So, you’re saying, it’s fine now, because their kids will look down and try to deny they were ever related? Small comfort.” “I know,” Sunset said, giving Twilight a kiss. “But you know, the bigger comfort, is our friends and family who are happy for us, and the fact I have one of the hottest girls at CHS in my lap right now.” “Oh stop it!” Twilight grinned, fighting half heartedly before submitting to Sunset’s wonderful kisses. “I love you so much.” “I know,” Sunset smirked, tapping Twilight on the nose. “I love you two, my little Sparky.” Author's Note So, hear me out with this one! Hopefully this won’t be one of those ‘to be edited Later’ comments I never come back to ^^’ Anyways, this story is for Pride and Positivity 2021, the plan here being, in case this won’t qualify as it is, and needs to be written into its own story, I come back later, make it the 1k length I need, and then submit it like that. Also, there was a, cut, and paste issues with the original draft of this, so I’m kind of in a rush and at least have a somewhat version up in case life happens and… boy am I bad when it comes to getting stuff for themed months out at the last minutes >.> Anyways, even if the grammar is horrible, hopefully just for now >.>, the concept is enduring enough 😊 Now onto today’s MerMay artist, Thank you https://www.deviantart.com/fude-chan-art/art/RQ-MLP-FiM-EQG-Sunset-Shimmer-as-mermaid-879386289 *update; It’s now it’s own story https://www.fimfiction.net/story/498142/bricks-and-pride
TLM, C-Shells (comedy)Sunset yawned awake as she felt the morning Sun reflect off her. Rubbing her eyes, she lifted up off her bed and swam over to her mirror. The first thing she took note of was her bed-headed hair that sway around in the water. Winking at herself, she took a comb, and put in the minimalist effort to straighten herself up. After that, she unhooked her sleeping she’ll bra, a much looser and more comfortable thing made of seaweed, and reach for her day shells. However, upon placing them on her chest, she felt something, off. “What the hell?” Sunset though, noting how the shells covered less than they had the day before. Maters only got worse when she tried to tie them behind her back, only for the string to not reach. “Come on, she mumbled, pulling with all her might, until… ‘Rippppp!’ The string between the two shells in front snapped apart, and floated separately to the ground. “Okay,” Sunset said, holding up her hands and taking a breath. “So, it was an older pair of shells. No big deal.” This proved to be a bigger deal, as shell bra after shell bra piled up upon her floor. “Sunset!” an hour later, the voice of one Pinkie Pie knocked. “You awake?” “Not right now, Pinkie,” Sunset muttered, pulling with all her might on one of her few remaining bra strings. Arching her back, she swore she felt if she tried just a little harder, she would be able to tie— “But, Sunny,” her friend moaned, opening the door. “You’re going to miss breakfast. I’m making— There was another ripping noise, as something flew past Pinkie’s head and embedded itself into the stone wall. Pinkie looked at the clam, and back to her friend who had her arms covering her chest, and noticed all the broken bra’s on the floor. “Don’t say anything,” Sunset said with a sigh. “What?” Pinkie giggled, hand to her mouth. “That you’ll need some new bras? That rather than buying, b-shells, now you’ll need— “No!” Sunset warned. However, it was so obvious, by that point, Pinkie had to say, “Sea, shells in size?” Sunset slapped her forehead. Author's Note When you have no other ideas and just need to make something punny. 🐚 Besides, I knew for this Sunset MerMay art promotion, I couldn’t just included it in any chapter :3 https://www.deviantart.com/honeybadger2021/art/Mermay2021-11-5-Frustrated-879225487
TLM, Celestia Story ICelestia sat on her throne, one hand fingering her triton, the other tapping on the arm rest as she reflected back… **** “So the Diamond mermaid,” Celestia read from the book the five year old Sunset Shimmer on her lap. “Ended up forever trapped in the witches' garden, while the Silver mermaid lived happily ever after with the love of her life.” “Yay!” Sunset clapped. “Don’t worry, Celestia, I won’t make any bad deals and will always listen to you!” “Good,” Celestia smiled as Sunset gave her a hug. “You’re a sweet child, my Sunset Shimmer.” ****** “What’s that?” a ten year old Sunset said as she pointed at some human trash. “That is human stuff!” Celestia warned, pulling the mermaid back. “Anything human is dangerous, so stay away!” “Why?” Sunset asked. “Because they’re fish killing savages,” Celestia said, glaring at the objects they stumbled upon. Sunset raised an eyebrow. “Don’t we hunt and eat fish as well?” There was a blast of thunder from Celestia’s triton, and the human trash disintegrated. “Just do as I say and have nothing to do with humans, okay?” Sunset took a moment, but eventually nodded her head. “Yes, Celestia.” “Good child.” Celestia smiled. ***** “Your majesty,” a mermaid named Raven said, snapping the queen out of her trance. Jolting upright, Celestia tried to ask in the most dignified manner, “Any news, Raven?” “Um,” the mermaid said, taking a swish back. “Still no sign of her I’m afraid, your majesty.” Celestia glared, then softened. “No one is to rest until she is found!” Raven winched. “Is that a problem?” Celestia challenged. “N… No, of course not, your majesty.” She gulped. Celestia sighed. “You’re right.” Gripping her triton tightly, she added, “Tell, half, the search party to rest, then alternate in a few hours. But I still want people searching at all times. Is that understood?!” “Yes, your majesty.” “Very well,” Celestia waved a hand. “Leave me be then.” Raven didn’t budge. “Is something on your mind?” Raven fidgeted. “Per… Permission to speak free- “Granted,” Celestia said with a roll of her eyes. “Ah, yes, well… Even if we find Sunset, from what we were informed happened from the last time you spoke to her, and we do find her, would dragging her back really be the best course of action?” The triton shimmered. “You think I was too harsh on her?” Celestia challenged. “You think what I did was wrong? That I don’t have every right to make sure she’s safe, even if she hates me now? That I don’t- She paused at Raven's fearfulness. “I mean,” she rubbed her head. “Simply let me know that she’s alright, when you find her, and I’ll figure out what to do from there.” “Of course,” Raven saluted, and left the Queen to her thoughts. ***** “Celestia!” Sunset cried out as another bolt of lighting shot out of her triton, destroying a globe “No, don’t, stop!” Queen Celestia did not. Within her mind, there was no reason other than the fear that Sunset’s lifestyle was putting her in danger. As she destroyed a set of human utensils, she felt more sure of herself that this was the cause of all her problems with Sunset. That human doll she blasted, that was the reason Sunset sassed at her. The human painting, now gone, was why Sunset was rebellious on doing chores and missing important concerts. With a wave of her triton, the human box’s that were the cause of Sunset’s attitude problems, no more. Her attention then turned to the statue in the center of the grotto. “No, NO!” Sunset protested, pulling on Celestia’s arm. For a second, looking at Sunset’s horrified expressions, Celestia reconsidered her actions. Wondering if, maybe, she was going to far? Was this wrong, trying to ‘fix’ her like this? See then had a vision of a much younger Sunset Shimmer, smiling at her and clapping on her lap, turned to a teenage Sunset shouting at her in the thrown room about not being child anyone. Being mocked at by other mermaids for her child’s human obsession, and then of Sunset being caught in a human net and pulled away from her. Her triton fired, and the statue shattered into a thousand pieces as Sunset watched, and cried. ***** It was the right thing to do, wasn’t it? No, of course it was the right thing to do! Celestia assured with a shake of her head. Her Sunset needed protection, she needed to keep her safe! Sure, it was harsh love, but wasn’t that what being a parent was all about? Although she wished she hadn’t left Sunset alone after that. So stupid! Why had she done so? Quilt, perhaps? Possibly as a means to allow Sunset to reflect on her actions. She had been more than confident that Sunset would sulk for a few hours, then pull herself together, return to the castle, thank her for helping her break her human addiction, and they would go back to the way their relationship was before this human lifestyle nonsense had begun. Sunset had not returned for dinner. By around midnight, she ordered guards to go and see if she was still in her grotto. When her fears were affirmed, she ordered all available hands to find her! So far, in an entire day of searching, nothing. “Oh, my dear Sunset,” Celestia said, tears forming in her eyes. “Where have you gone?” Author's Note Feedback more than welcomed 🌟 What people tend to forget, myself included, is that Disney’s The Little Mermaid (animated) isn’t so much a story about Ariel’s character growth, as I’ll admit it Ariel has a lot of issues, rather, it’s about her father/parent learning to let their daughter/child go/grow even if what makes them happy isn’t normally acceptable (insert commentary about being queer here). And while I did purposely leave it vague if Queen Celestia in TLM part of the story is suppose to be Ariel-Sunset’s mom or simply a mentor mother figure, for this, and hopefully future mermaid Queen Celestia stories sake, she will be her mom. AGAIN, these short stories being lose cannon to the main one. Now onto the next Sunset MerMay picture, hopefully almost done ^^’ This time we have https://www.deviantart.com/ninjaskar/art/Request-Sunset-Shimmer-mermaid-879773731 which seems the most fitting for this chapter to boot 🌟
