Sunset's human world origin

Canterlot adoption agency
Date: Nov 10th, time: 12:00 pm

*Sunset’s perspective*

As the Katon family was walking into the adoption agency, Sunset was smiling like an idiot. Today was the day she’s going to be adopted and become a US citizen. They had talked about getting Sunset adopted, but her fear of new people made even the idea of being adopted by anyone else gave her a panic attack. They were all now sitting down, writing out all the paperwork.

“Name: Sunset Shimmer. Age: 10. Sex: female.”, Brigid was mumbling as she filled out the forms.

That last mumble caught Sunset’s attention. “Wait, I’m a girl?”

“Well, y’re at leas’ in a girl’s body, but if dat’s not what ya feel ya are, den dat can be changed.”, Brigid said.

“I am a girl, but I don’t have those growths on my chest.” Sunset knew they were mammary glands but didn’t know the English word.

“Well, of course not. Y’re only ten. Ya haven’t gone through puberty yet.”, Brigid answered.

Wait, hold up. “When do humans go through puberty?”

“It c’n happen anywhere between 11 and 15, but it’s most common at 12. Ah can tell ya more ‘bout it when y’re bit closer ta startin’.”, Brigid answered.

Why did the portal turn me into a child? Is there... no that can’t be it. The calendars are the same.

“Sunset, Sunset.”

Sunset was pulled back to reality by her name being called. “I’m sorry, spaced out. What did you say?”

“Ah need to know yer birthdate.”

“Ah still don’t know what a birthdate is.”, Sunset said.

“Okay, how do Ah explain it? - It’s the day you came into da world. The day ya was birthed.”, Brigid explained.

“September first.”, Sunset answered. She knew she meant the day she was born, but with the curveball that was her being turned into a minor, Sunset thought it best to spare the headache and use the date she came to this world. It still fit the definition she was given, and this was a new life for her.

“Now, race. What do ya call yer race?”

“Um” Well, I’m not a unicorn anymore. What is my race? “I don't know. I look similar to both you and Anzhong.”

“Ya do, but ya also look Roman. I’ll jus’ put down Irish, Roman, and Japanese. Does that work?”

“Works for me.”, Sunset said with a shrug.

“Now, do ya wanna keep yer last name or change it?”

“I’d like to keep my last name.”, Sunset said. She wasn’t going to change every part of herself, new life or not.

Minerva’s house
Date: Nov 15th, time: 3:00 pm

*Sunset’s perspective*

“Come on Anura. The show is startin’ soon.”, Emi said impatiently.

“I’m trying. We just got this TV. I’m still learning how to use it.”, Anura said.

“Sunset.”, Minerva called.

“Yeah?”, Sunset responded.

“I’m heading back downstairs. Make sure no one starts a fire.”

“Yeah, no promises.”

“Well, you know where the extinguisher is.”

“That, I can do.”

“Hey wait wait. Sunset look. It’s that Wood guy.”, Emi said.

Sunset looked up from her book, to the TV, and there on the TV was Platinum Wood being arrested.

“Today, police arrested, Canterville College security guard, Platinum Wood on eight counts of murder and two counts of attempted murder. More on the story, as it comes in.”, the TV reporter said.

All three girls were slacked jawed, staring at the TV.

“I figured out how to get to the channel.”, Anura said.

“Yeah yeah, let’s do that.”, Sunset and Emi said in unison.

Brigid and Anzhong’s bedroom
Date: Nov 16th, time: 2:14 am

*Brigid’s perspective*

There was a creaking sound as Brigid and Anzhing’s door was open, waking Brigid up.

An needta get ‘hose damned things oiled. “Hello?”, Brigid asked half awake.

“I had a bad dream. Can I sleep with you?”

“Sunset, yeah, come here.”

Sunset walked over to the bed, and Brigid helped her get in between her and Anzhong.

“Do ya want ta talk ‘bout yer nightmare?”

“It was about Platinum. He was chasing me through the alleyway, and he caught up to me. That’s when I woke up.”

“That is scary. Well, soon he will be in prison, where he can’t hurt you.”

“Will I need to (Equestrian word for ‘testify’).”

“Testify? Maybe, we’ll see.”

Forest outside Canterlot
Date: Nov 19th, time: 1:20 pm

*Anzhong’s perspective*

Anzhong, Brigid, Sunset, and Emi were doing stealth training in the woods. Anzhong figured that jumping straight into stealth and evasion would help with Sunset’s nightmares.

“These are called Shuko and Ashiko. These items allowed the ninja of old to climb any wall or tree. This is less so today, as these will not help in climbing glass. However, these can still help us climb any rough or puncturable surfaces. For example, trees. Now, I will be the first to say, Shuko are a lot easier to carry on your person and slip on quickly. So, we will be training with only the Shuko.”, Anzhong said. “This technique is called the Tanuki-Gakure-no-Jutsu. Humans have a tendency to focus at a 45 degree angle. Stay above that, and you will not be noticed. The goal of today’s exercise is to climb as high as you can and stay hidden from Brigid. Once you start climbing, I will call Bigid in, and she will try to find you. All she knows is that you are hiding but not where she should be looking. Are you ready?”

“Ready”, both girls said in unison.

“Go”, Anzhong said.

Both girls ran off and started climbing their chosen trees. Anzhong began to walk closer to Brigid so she could hear him.

“Brigid, we’re ready for you.”

“Okeydokey, where are them lassies?”

Up in the trees
Date: same day, time: 1:25 am

*Emi’s perspective*

Both Emi and Sunset were now near the tops of their respective trees. They weren’t very high up, but they were well concealed within the foliage. Both girls were wearing camo, making them harder to see. They’re close enough to clearly see each other. Is Sunset shaking? Ever Since they got to their perches, Sunset has been looking uneasy.

Emi made a bird call to get Sunset’s attention “Mom thought you ASL?”, Emi signed.

Sunset nodded ‘yes’.

“You okay?”, Emi signed.

Sunset nodded ‘yes’.

“You shaking.”

“I don’t like being this high up.”, Sunset signed.

“It’s the landing and getting hurt you don’t like.”

It took a minute for Sunset to respond. “You smart for 4 year old.”

“It random life advice from Grandpa. You would like him.”

Crunch Crunch

The footsteps could be heard getting closer. The girls looked down to see their mother scouring the forest floor for them. She never once looked up. The girls gave each other the best thumbs up they could do with their Shuko on.

“Okay, where the bloody hell are ‘hey.”, Mom said, annoyed.

“Girls, do you want to come out?”, Dad asked.

The girls looked at each other, giving each other evil grins. As if they shared a single devious mind, the two shouted down from their perches, “HI MOM!”

Mom jumped in surprise and then looked to where the shout had come from. “You two little gobshites!”

Laughter could be heard from the tree tops.

“One a’ ya t’ree are gonna give me a heart attack.”, Mom said.

Katon family living room
Date: Nov 23rd, time: 7:30 pm

*Brigid’s perspective*

Brigid was teaching Sunset more sign language when Minerva came rushing in.

“Whoa there. ‘Hat’s goin’ on? Ya look like ya jus’ witnessed a murder.”, Brigid said.

“You’re not too far off. I take it you haven’t seen the latest news.”, Minerva said.

“Nah, been workin’ on Thanksgivin’ stuff. Why?”, Brigid asked.

“Just look.” Minerva said, handing her phone to Brigid. A news article was open on the phone. “On November 15th, police searched the house of Canterville College security guard, Platinum Wood, and found seven taxidermied bodies in his living room.

Police were issuing an arrest warrant for Platinum Wood’s suspected involvement in the death of a man named Blackfeather when they found the taxidermied bodies of his father, mother, and five of his friends sitting in his living room.” the article said.

“What does it say?”, Sunset asked.

“Do ya want ta satisfy y’r curiosity or not risk more nightmares?”, Brigid asked.

“Nightmare’s are temporary, but unsatisfied curiosity is permanent.”

“Okay then.” Brigid turned the phone over to face Sunset.

Sunset’s face was a mix of horror and confusion. “What does ‘taxidermied’ mean?”

Oh boy, how do I explain this? “Well, um, ‘taxidermied’ means ‘hat some creature had been skinned ‘hen da skin was prepared, stuffed, and mounted f’r a life-like effect. Hunters used da practice ta show off ‘heir kills in ‘heir full glory.”, Brigid cautiously explained.

Sunset’s face was now one of pure horror. “That’s sick.”

“The end result can certainly be disturbing.”, Minerva said.

“Hold on, listen to this. “Magnum Knuckles, who participated in the murder of Blackfeather, has come out of hiding and agreed to testify against Wood in exchange for leniency.” Sounds like ya don’ need ta worry ‘bout testifying.”, Brigid said to Sunset.

“I could go my whole life without seeing his face ever again.”, Sunset said.