Sunset's human world origin

CMS lunch room
Date: Jan 2nd, time: 12:30 pm

*Sunset’s perspective*

“Hi”, some boy said, sitting down across from Sunset.

“What do you want?”, Sunset asked, annoyed.

“My name is Flash Sentry. You have quite the reputation, Sunset Shimmer.”

“Good, now go away.”

“Okay, but here.” This Flash Sentry kid handed something to Sunset. “My fruit cup, for such a beautiful rose.”

Sunset had to hold back her laughter. She didn’t want to be mean, but that was the corniest pick up line she’d ever heard. The fact that it came out of a 5th grader’s mouth, didn’t help her situation. “Thank you” was all Sunset could say without falling into hysterics.

“And I bid you adieu.”, Flash said with a bow before walking off.

Sunset slammed her face into her hand to keep herself from laughing. The boy was so cute in his attempts to court her. She genuinely didn’t want to hurt his feelings. Sunset was just able to get her laughter under control and shook her head. “Boys”

Hallways of CMS
Date: Jan 6th, time: 3:00 pm

*Sunset’s perspective*

School was let out for the week, and Sunset was meandering the halls. She had recently heard that the high school was haunted. Something about the old school burning down, and the ghosts of those killed in the fire still haunting the place. Ghosts on Equoes were formed when wild magic came into contact with a dying creature. There were also spells that could turn you into a ghost after death. Sunset wondered how a ghost could be formed without magic. The research that she had been doing suggested that ghosts are formed during unexpected and tragic deaths or if the person died while feeling a lot of strong emotions, like anger, or feel like they have unfinished business. Apparently, nursing homes are a hotspot for ghosts because many of the residents are angry about being forced into them. Of course there wasn’t much actual scientific research into these phenomena, mostly just explorers with cameras and anecdotal evidence.

Sunset wanted to get into the high school at night, as that’s when most of the sightings have been. Getting out of the house was easy enough. Emi can keep a secret and Anzhong and Brigid sleep like logs. Sunset had learned about a door that was installed improperly that she could get in through. Now, all she would need is a second pair of eyes. She would need someone she could trust, wouldn’t be afraid of a little danger, and could lie. The sound of giggling girls caught Sunset’s attention. Sunset looked to the source and found several girls crowded around Flash. What do those bimboes think they’re doing, ogling Flash like that? Wait, am I being territorial? Humans are territorial creatures but not usually about boys that give them their fruit cups. Sunset noticed she was growling. Hmm, he might be a good candidate. Sunset walked up to the group and made her presence known. “Okay, move along. I need to talk to Flash.”

“Says who. We’re just having a nice conversation with Flash.”, one of the girls remarked.

“Get going before I make you my snack.” Sunset wasn’t particularly tall, but she was broad and muscular, and the girl was a toothpick.

“It’s okay ladies. I would actually like to talk to Sunset, alone please.”, Flash said.

“Okay Flash.”, the girl said in a dreamy tone. Bleck

The other girls soon vacated the area, leaving Sunset alone with Flash.

“So, what did you want to talk to me about?”, Flash asked.

“Do you want to go on an adventure?”, Sunset asked.

“What kind of adventure?”

“I’m planning on sneaking into the high school after dark to go ghost hunting. I need a second pair of eyes for this mission. Are you in?”

“Totally”, Flash said a little too quickly. “But what about parentals?”

“My parents sleep like logs, and I live only a twenty minute walk away from the school. As long as I’m back before sunrise, my parents won’t know a thing. Yours?”

“I live further away from the school. Hey, could I sleep over at your place?”

Sunset raised an eyebrow at his request. “Fine, but you’re sleeping on the couch.”

“I’ll be a perfect gentleman.”, Flash said, putting a hand over his heart. “Can I have your number so we can coordinate?”

Sunset took out her phone and unlocked it. “Here, now give me yours.”, Sunset said while handing Flash her phone. Flash gave her his phone in turn. “There, I’m hoping to go tomorrow night.”, Sunset said, giving Flash his phone back.

“That won’t be possible. My mom would need to meet your parents before she’d ever let me sleep over.”

“Fine, you handle that. I’ll put together a full list a’ supplies we’ll both need.”

“Yes ma’am.”

“Good, get to it.”, Sunset said, walking away.

Flash did an excited ‘yes’ gesture that Sunset bet he thought she would notice. Dork

Katon family home
Date: same day, time: 5:30 pm

*Sunset’s perspective*

“Great, you’re home.”, Sunset said.

“Is ‘here a problem?”, Brigid asked.

“No, there’s just a kid at school that I want to have sleep over, but his parents will want to meet you first.”

“A boy, ye?”

“It’s not like that. He’ll be sleeping on the couch.”

“Okay, Ah’m jus’ teasin’ ya. Jus’ have him give my numbe’ ta his parents, n’ Ah’ll set up a time ta meet ‘hem”

Donut Joe’s Donut Shop
Date: Jan 8th, time: 10:00 am

*Sunset’s perspective*

Brigid had set up a meeting between the Katons and the Sentrys, and Sunset squealed in delight when she learned where it was going to be, then began pondering how there could be a Donut Joe’s in both worlds. Sunset was even more confused when she saw that this world’s Donut Joe was a human version of the Equestrian she knew. Sunset had some research to do when she got home. Now was the meeting, and Sunset was joyfully munching on her favorite sugary treat.

“Ah had no idea ya liked donuts so much.”, Brigid said.

“I didn’t know America had donuts.”, Sunset responded after she was done chewing.

“The modern donut was invented in America by Dutch Americans.”

“Huh, interesting.”

“Hi, Sunset.”, Flash said.

Sunset waved at Flash. Her mouth was already busy.

“Hi, you must be Mr. and Mrs. Shimmer. I’m Mrs. Shine Sentry.”, Mrs. Sentry said. She takes great pride in that title, doesn’t she.

“Hi, well, our names aren’t actually Shimmer. Me name is Dr. Brigid Katon, ‘his is me husband, Anzhong Katon, and our daughte’, Emi Katon. Sunset is adopted. ‘Hat’s why ‘er last name is different.”

“Oh, that’s nice.”, Mrs. Sentry said. Mrs. Sentry was an odd one. The first thing that stood out to Sunset was that she was wearing a dress in the middle of winter, in Maine. Even Sunset’s parents were bundled up, and they chose Maine out of all of the states because it was cold. Sunset didn’t care how warm her dress and jacket were, she had to be cold. Yet, she was incredibly upbeat, almost to the point of it seeming fake, but Sunset couldn’t sense any deceit.

“So, is it just you and Flash?”, Anzhong asked.

“Flash’s father and brother are out on deployment. The Sentrys are a family of Navy men.” Okay, that voice is starting to get creepy.

“That’s nice. Is that what you want to do when you grow up, Flash?”, Anzhong asked.

“It’s my plan B. Plan A is to become a rock star.”, Flash said.

“My boy is so talented. He plays the guitar.”, Mrs. Sentry added. “What do you want to be when you grow up, Sunset?”

“I had a plan, but I’m not sure if it’s doable anymore.”

“Oh, come on. At your age, you can dream the impossible. It’s when you get to high school that you either make those dreams possible or reality crashes your parade.”

Okay then, weird turn a’ phrase. “My original plan was to become a politician in my home country.”

“Well, you’re still young. You could become a politician in this country.”

“That’s true.”

“So, what do ya do f’r a livin, Mrs. Sentry?”, Brigid asked.

“I’m a homemaker. The military takes such good care of us that I get to spend my time taking care of my family.”

“Shoot, I’m out of hot chocolate.”, Emi said.

“Sunset, c’n ya go get some more hot chocolate for Emi? Ya c’n get yourself some more donuts if ya want.”, Brigid asked.

Sunset nodded in response.

“Mom, can I have a donut?”, Flash asked.

“One”, Mrs. Sentry said.

Sunset and Flash got the needed money from their mothers, got up, and went to go stand in line.

“Your mom’s kind of weird.”, Sunset said.

“What do you mean?”, Flash asked.

“She’s wearing a dress in the middle of winter. I stop wearing skirts in late fall.”

“I’ve never seen my mom wear pants.”

“How is she not cold?”

Flash just shrugged. “Quick question, why did you bring your dog? I didn’t even know dogs were allowed in here.”

“Ki is a service dog. My dad’s blind.”

“Oh”

He’s a bit naive but a sweet boy.

Streets of Canterlot
Date: same day, time: 11:10 am

*Flash’s perspective*

“Well, she seemed nice. I can see why you like her.”, Mom said.

“Yeah, she’s awesome.”, Flash responded. The meeting had gone well. There was a slight derailment when Emi described herself as a ‘cute hoor’. Luckily, the misunderstanding was cleared up when Dr. Katon explained that it was Irish slang for a person who engineers things to their own advantage and not a bad word. “So, will I be allowed to stay over at her house next week?”

“I think that would be okay. Remember to act like a gentleman.”

“I know, and I will.”

“Good. Oh, and if you pick up any more slang like the one from earlier, don’t use it.”

Sunset’s desk
Date: same day, time: 11:30 am

*Sunset’s perspective*

Somehow, there are two identical Donut Joes, one in each world. They obviously don’t look the exact same, but they both share some glaring physical characteristics. On top of that, they sound identical and act identically. If her current theory was correct, there would be counterparts to other ponies as well. Sunset first looked up herself. She found a few people that shared her name, but none of them looked remotely like her. Sunset then tried looking up Celestia.

“Principal Celestia Faust of Canterlot High School. That’s not what I expected. Hm, Vice Principal Luna Faust. So, she’s still around in this world. I guess it would be hard to banish someone to the moon without magic.” According to their Sharebook, Celestia and Luna are in their forties. That’s an age difference if I’ve ever seen one. So many questions ran through Sunset’s head that she was getting a headache. “Time for a break.”

Katon family home
Date: Jan 14th, time: 3:00 pm

*Sunset’s perspective*

“Hello, Mrs. Sentry. Hello, Flash.”, Anzhong said.

“Hello, Mr. Anzhong.”, Mrs. Sentry said.

Sunset could overhear their conversation from her spot on the couch. Sunset did have to say, Americans go through less pleasantry dances than the Equestrians of Canterlot, but that also wasn’t saying much. Finally, Flash came inside, and Sunset got up to greet him.

“Hey, you got everythin’?”, Sunset asked.

“Yep, can we get everything set up for our sleepover.”, Flash said.

“Yeah, come into my room.”

“Didn’t you say that I was to sleep on the couch?”

“Just follow me.” Sunset led Flash into her room. When Flash entered her room, a look of bewilderment was clear on his face. “That’s where you will sleep.”, Sunset said while pointing to her couch.

“Your room’s as big as my living room.”

“Yeah, this is how my parents bought the house. They suspect it was the original garage, and then it was supposed to be a mother-in-law suite but was never fitted with any sort of kitchen. The furniture was all left over from the previous owner, and my parents jus’ left this room alone until I came along. They figured I would need some extra space to adjust to my new life. They were right.”

“Cool. Wow, you have a lot of consoles.”

“You would be surprised by what people throw away. I found a lot of broken consoles on Kraiklist and Frankensteined them together to make working consoles. Some of them just needed to be cleaned properly.”

“You are awesome.”, Flash said.

“Of course I am. Now, do you have all your supplies?”, Sunset said. “Rope, chalk, headlamp, dark closing, towel, gloves, and face mask. I get why we would need most of this stuff but why rope, chalk, and a towel?”, Flash asked. “Rope, chalk, and a towel are three of the shinobi-no-rokubu. Just hold onto them, and I’ll tell you when and how to use them. Go ahead and get some sleep. We’re not gonna be sleeping tonight.”

Katon family home
Date: same day, time: 11:00 pm

*Sunset’s perspective*

Sunset and Flash had managed to get some sleep before it was time for dinner. Flash had obviously been preparing his sleep schedule for this night. Sunset’s parents were undoubtedly asleep now, and as long as she and Flash were quiet, they’d stay that way. Sunset and Flash were suited up, minus their masks, and their bags filled with everything they could possibly need.

“Ready?”, Sunset asked.

“Ready”, Flash responded.

Sunset and Flash quietly made their way out to the living room. They were almost to the door when the sound of rummaging cut them off. The two looked to the source and found Emi sneaking ice cream.

“You don’t tell Dad I’m sneaking ice cream, I won’t tell him you’re sneaking out. Deal?”, Emi asked.

“Deal”, Sunset said. The dynamic duo quickly exited the house and walked to the high school as quickly yet inconspicuously as possible. “When we get onto campus, put your mask on.”, Sunset instructed Flash. Sunset and Flash approached the faulty doors. Sunset pulled out a piece of cardstock paper, pushed it in between the deadlatch and the strike plate, and pushed the door open.

“Wow”, Flash said.

“Yeah, that’s just sad.”, Sunset responded.

“Shouldn’t we tell the principals about this?”

“Maybe, I’ll think about it.”

The two entered the school and began making their way to the pre-1900’s section of the school. That’s where most of the ghost sightings have been. About five minute into their adventure, Sunset and Flash realized they were horribly lost.

“Whoever designed this school was either fluthered or wanted to spite the students.”, Sunset said. “Fluthered?”, Flash asked. “Very drunk. Either way, they made a right bags out of this school. - Bags, in this context, mean ‘mess’.” “I guessed that. Hang on, if the school is this complicated to navigate, there might be a map online.” Flash brought out his phone and began searching. “Found one. The pre-1900’s section is this way.”, Flash said, pointing in the indicated direction. The map led them to the correct sections, as indicated by the plague on the wall. “Looks like we’re in the right place. Keep your eyes open.”, Sunset said. “What are we looking for?”, Flash asked. “The sounds of children, the sound of a stove exploding, the smell of burning flesh, or the ghost of the original principal.” “Creepy” The two continued searching the school but ultimately turned up nothing.

Sunset’s bedroom
Date: Jan 15th, time: 5:00 am

*Sunset’s perspective*

Having not turned up any ghost, Sunset and Flash now sat on Sunset’s couch, lamenting their failure.

“Five and a half hours of searching and the most supernatural thing we find is that unholy smell.”, Sunset said.

“We could try again. We know about the door, but our parents might get suspicious if we do this too often.”, Flash said.

“Yeah, you would think that an official policy on no one being allowed in the school after dark existing because of those ghosts would mean that you’re more likely to see them.”

“Why do you want to see these ghosts so much?”

“I want to make sense of this world, and make sense of myself. I get these feelings. Feelings that defy the natural laws of this world but not the supernatural ones. I guess I’m looking for outside validation.”

“Well, if you say you get supernatural feelings, then I trust you.”

“You are the first person outside of my family that I feel comfortable enough talking about this with. Thank you.”

“Hey, I’ll always be here for you.”