Sunset's human world origin

Katon family home
Date: July 3rd, time: 8:30 pm

*Sunset’s perspective*

“So girls, da highschool is havin’ a fireworks show. Dere will also be booths with games n’ food venters. Do ya want ta go?”, Brigid asked.

“Sounds like fun.”, Sunset said.

“Yes, please. Dad, will you be coming with us?”, Emi said.

“I think I’ll stay back on this one. Fireworks and dogs don’t really mix well. Plus, I don’t really see the appeal of fireworks. You just make sure to behave for your mother.”, Anzhong said.

“Ha, I see what you did there.”, Emi exclaimed.

CHS sports field
Date: July 4th, time: 6:00 pm

*Sunset’s perspective*

“Ten bucks to get in here, and ten bucks to get into the freshman fair. What could they possibly need that much money for?”, Sunset commented.

“Dey need da money ta operate. ‘Hey don’t get enough money from da government ta operate.”, Brigid said.

“And that’s why there are twenty kids to a teacher, on average. Why is this even any issue in a country this rich?”

“‘Cause da US is more concerned ‘bout spendin’ money on defense. Although, an argument c’n be made dat da other countries in da UN c’n only afford free healthcare n’ education ‘cause da US contributes so much ta defense.”

“UN?”

“Right, ya haven’t covered dat yet. The United Nations is an intergovernmental organization where one a’ da requirements is dat each country contributes ta da organization. Da US contributes most a’ da military related stuff. ‘Cause a’ dat, da othe’ nations barely spend any‘hin’ on defense.”

“So, if the other UN countries pulled their weight, we could solve more of our internal issues.”

“Maybe, or maybe da one percent will gobble up da extra money. Like Equestria, dis country’s “nobility” like ta twist every‘hin’ so dat it’s hard ta tell where da source a’ da problem is.”

“So basically, this country has a tangled ball of yarn of a financial situation.”

“Exactly”

“Mom, Mom look! There’s shaved ice!”, Emi shouted while bouncing.

“Oh, dat sounds good. Do ya want some, Sunset?”

“What’s shaved ice?”

“It’s crushed up ice with syrups added to it. You can choose which flavors you want.”, Emi explained.

“And that’s good?”

“Da water dilutes da syrup so y’re not overwhelmed by it.”

“Well, I’ll try anything once.”

Sunset and Brigid walked and Emi bounced over to the booth. The sign in front had a list of flavors on it. Most were the usual affair, but one, Sunset never seen before. Tiger blood? Sunset was familiar with tigers. They exist on the eastern continents of both Earth and Equoes, but they’re endangered here, some species critically so. Plus, Sunset couldn’t imagine their blood tasting that good. So, why would they have it as a flavor?

“Mom, why do they have tiger blood as a flavor?”, Sunset asked.

“It’s not actual tiger’s blood. It’s a combination a’ watermelon, strawberry, and a little bit a’ coconut. It’s called dat because of the color. Ah had da same questions when Ah first heard ‘bout it.”, Brigid explained.

“Oh, I’d like ta try that, please.”

“Okay, what other flavors do ya want? Ya c’n get t’ree.”

“Mango and banana”

“Okay den. Ya sure do love y’r mango n’ banana. Emi, what do ya want?”

“Tiger blood, green apple, and cherry, please.”, Emi said.

They got their shaved ice and enjoyed the festivities until the fireworks were scheduled to start. A few minutes before the start of the show, the trio climbed up onto the bleachers to find good seats.

“We should get seats further back to be away from the loud firework shooters.”, Emi said.

“Mortars, they’re called mortars. Sitting further back would also put us higher up and closer to the fireworks exploding.”, Sunset explained.

“Yeah, good point. Hmm, it’s gonna be loud either way, so I guess it doesn’t matter where we sit.”

“How ‘bout those seats?”, Brigid said, pointing at some seats in the middle.

“They’re as good as any.”, Emi said.

Sunset, Emi, and Brigid went to sit in their seats. Soon the show started. Like just about everything in this world, fireworks work differently from the ones in Equestria. Earth fireworks were far more elaborate and varied. Whereas in Equestria, spells are used to create fireworks, Earth fireworks are basically missiles with mineral elements to give them color. Equestria fireworks only have one or two shapes to them. Earth fireworks have many more shapes due to the construction of the shell and the arrangement of the exploding stars within them. Sunset has already coming up with modifications that could be made to the fireworks spell to give it greater range of shape. Spitfire would love this holiday. Spitfire always loved fireworks. Sunset theorized it had something to do with being half dragon. She was also extremely patriotic. One sentence and Spitfire became Celestia’s most loyal soldier.

*Flashback*

Mistmane Park
Date: 12th day of the 4th month of the 1110th year of the Equestrian era, time: 11th hour ASR

*Sunset’s perspective*

Sunset and Spitfire raced each other back and forth across one of Canterlot’s older parks. Sunset’s earth pony blood serving to help her keep up with Spitfire’s wings. The park's age and location made it scarcely populated, leaving the sisters as the only ones there, at least for the time being.

“I’m gonna get you!”, Sunset shouted.

“Fat chance, you couldn’t catch me in my sleep!”, Spitfire shouted back.

Sunset let out a hiss, baring her small fangs.

Spitfire laughed while rolling in the air. “You call that a hiss? Oh, I'm so scared. Bahaha”

“Like you can do better.”

“Oh, yes I- wait, somepony’s coming.”

Sunset skidded to a halt and looked to the direction Spits indicated. Just coming into view were Jet Set, Black Marble, Dandy mane, Lightning Gold, Blue Moon, and Peacock Plume. “We need to go.”, Sunset said.

“Why, who are they?”

Before Sunset could answer, the boys had reached them.

“Why hello, Sunset. Fancy meeting you here.”, Jet Set, the leader, said.

“Cut the song and dance. What do you want?”, Sunset cut in.

“Very well then. Your little play pretend as a politician is over. You will either step down voluntarily, or we will force you to step down.”

“Like Celestia would ever let that happen. You see, the advantage to being a weapon is that your handler won’t let anyone else take you from them. You know, I’d actually like to see you try. I bet it will be quite humorous.”

Jet signaled for his cronies to advance. “Looks like we will need to force you then.”

Jet may have them out numbered, but the sisters were better trained and have the biological advantage. Sunset and Spitfire took up combative positions. Jet, Black, and Dandy charged Sunset, and Lightning, Blue, and Peacock charged Spitfire. The girls fought valiantly, but a three on one fight is not easily won. Black and Dandy managed to pin Sunset, and Blue and Peacock managed to pin Spits. That left Jet standing over Sunset, and Lightning standing over Spitfire.

“This is your last chance. Agree to step down, and we’ll let you go.”, Jet said.

“When Celestia finds out what you’ve done, you’ll be spending your glory years in a dungeon.”, Sunset said.

Jet kicked Sunset in the face. Jet signaled to Lightning. Lightning kicked Spits in the face. The two continued to whale on the sisters. “Come on, Sunset. We can do this all day.”, Jet said.

“Actually Jet, my hooves are starting to hurt.”, Lightning said.

The sisters looked at each other. Neither of them were looking too good. It was then they decided that there was no other choice. Spitfire released a plume of flames, causing each of the attackers to recoil. Sunset hopped up and slid into Spits shadow. Taking advantage of the setting sun, Sunset popped back up in Jet’s shadow and shot him directly in his barrel. Spits continued living up to her name and lighting the grass on fire.

“You’ll pay for this, you freaks!”, Jet shouted while he and his cronies ran away.

“We need to talk to the princess about this.”, Sunset said.

“And tell her what? We may both be freaks, but at least you’re one hundred percent pony.”, Spits said.

“Well, it’s either that or let them spread rumors all over the city. What other choice do we have?”

Above the streets of Canterlot
Date: same day, time: 11th hour 30th minute ASR

*Sunset’s perspective*

As Sunset and Spitfire were flying into the throne room, they spotted some irate looking stallions trying to get into the castle.

“Looks like they’re going to report us to Princess Celestia.”, Sunset said from Spits back.

“Are you sure she can dissuade them from outing us?”

“As ideotic as the nobility are, they’re smart enough to suck up to Celestia.”

Spitfire landed on the throne room balcony, and Sunset hopped off her back.

“Hello, girls. I was not expecting you here so late.”, Celestia said as they walked in.

“You’re going to have some guests of the irate variety.”, Sunset said bluntly.

“What happened?”, Celestia asked worriedly.

The sisters looked to each other. It was then that it was decided who would tell Celestia. “There is something we need to tell you about us, more importantly, Spitfire.”, Sunset spoke. Celestia gestured for her to go on. “Spitfire’s father was a dragon, and my grandfather was a thestral. We had to use our - special abilities - to fight off some attackers. Those attackers happened to be nobles, and they’re currently berating the guards, demanding an audience with you.”

“I see. Do you want me to come up with an explanation that does not involve dragons or thestrals?”, Celestia said without a hint of surprise.

“Yes. You’re not surprised by this?”

Celestia flew over and bent down to be eye level with the sisters. “As rare as you both are, you are not the first of your kinds.”

“Wait - whaa?”, Spitfire sputtered.

“Dragon and pony hybrids are called dragon-borns. I would like to teach you more about your kind, if you let me.”, Celestia addressed Spits. “You are a beautiful creature, Spitfire.”

“Yes, absolutely.”, Spitfire answered.

“And Sunset, I know a thing or two about thestral magic. I think we should add that to your regular studies.”

Sunset’s only response was a smile.

“Princess Celestia, there are some nobles that are demanding an audience with you.”, a royal guard announced.

“Send them in. You two might want to make yourself scarce.”

Sunset and Spits made their way to the nearest shadow, but instead of shadowporting out, the two decided that they wanted to watch.

The royal guard brought the boys in and did all the song and dance that goes along with that.

“Princess Celestia, we must inform you that Sunset Shimmer and her sister are some sort of monsters. Sunset was able to move through shadows, and Spitfire could breathe fire.”, Jet said.

“Ah yes, those abilities are the effects of spells that Sunset was working on earlier. The spells’ effects will wear off by tomorrow. Now, before you go, I have some reports I’d like to go over with you.”

“What kind of reports, your highness?”

“Reports that state that you six attacked Sunset and Spitfire.”

Jet made a sound that resembled a strangled squeaky toy.

“I will be reporting your behavior to your families. Perhaps they can come up with suitable punishments for all of you.”

“Or maybe, they’ll give them a pat on the back and tell them they did a good job.”, Sunset said.

“Nobles”, Spits said.

With the show over, Sunset ported them away.

Halls of Canterlot Castle
Date: 29th day of the 8th month of the 1115th year of the Equestrian era, time: 1st hour AMR

*Sunset’s perspective*

“Hey Spits, do you have a minute?”, Sunset asked.

“Sure, what’s up?”

“Let’s go somewhere a bit more private.” Sunset motioned to the shadow she just exited.

Without a word Spitfire walked into the shadow. The shadowport led to Sunset’s room.

“So, first things first, congratulations are in order, Captain.”, Sunset said.

“Thank you”, Spitfire said with pride. “Although, something tells me that’s not why you pulled me into your room.”

“Celestia is using us.”

“Well, of course she is. We’re soldiers. It comes with the job.”

“It’s worse than that. She told me that she intends for me to be her heir, but she won’t give me the power because she said that I’m not ready.”, Sunset said in a rapid fire.

“Wait, Sunset slow down. I don’t understand.”

“Alicorns are made, not born. She wants to make me an alicorn, but she says I’m not ready. It doesn’t matter if I’m not ready. Equestria needs change, now. Mom needs Equestria to change.”

“So, let’s say you are made an alicorn. How do you plan to change Equestria?”

“First, I’ll dismantle the nobility system. It’s a hold over from the time before alicorns anyway and is the reason Celestia isn’t able to enact the needed changes.”

“If you dismantle the nobility system, you’ll throw Equestria into chaos. Look, I’m not a fan of the nobles either, but every governmental body is directly tied to a noble house.”

“That’s exactly the reason it needs to go, and I’ll take responsibility for catching the pieces until a new system can be put into place.”

“Do you not realize how much work that will be? There are dozens of agencies. One pony can’t possibly do all that, not even an alicorn.”

“It has to be done, for the sake of everypony.”

“I can see why Celestia says you’re not ready.”

“What?”, Sunset asked, tone becoming hostile. “Are you seriously siding with the nobility? My own sister.”

“I’m saying that your plan is crazy. I’m in charge of one organization, and I can barely keep up with everything I need to do. You can’t take on all those responsibilities.”

“I have to, for Equestria’s sake.”

“Equestria’s sake is exactly why you can’t do this. Sunset, do you hear yourself?”

“Do I hear myself? Do you hear yourself? Siding with the same social construct that’s made our family’s life tartarus. Get out!”

“You can’t just kick me out!”

“It’s my room!” Sunset lit up her horn and telekinetically shoved her sister out.

*Present day*

That was the last time she saw Spitfire, and looking back on it now, her plan was crazy. The entire Equestrian social and governmental systems still need to be separated, and the nobility system needs to be abolished, but maybe not all at once. I still had eight months left in this world. I could use that time to come up with a proper plan.