Sunset sat in her new confinement . She knew the doctors, nurses and other authorities didn’t like to call it that, in an effort to make the patients feel safe and comfortable. She thought of it as confinement though, for being crazy. It was like her own personal corner in Tartarus but it has grayish blue thin blanketing, bared windows and blank white walls. The contrasting colored girl managed to find some solace in it though. Thankfully Vice-Principal Luna had found her sketchbook and colored pencils admits the depression chaos that had become her factory- well not hers anymore now that Luna had decided to make her the school administrators foster child. The fiery haired girl didn’t know what to think about that, a part of her was grateful, a part wondered how Luna even managed to make official government documents for the girl, another part of her was scared; last time she was in foster care, she was filly and seen as nothing more but a burden infiltrating her cousin's home. Whether they said it or not. She knew that’s what she was.

When first entering the ‘Mental Aid Ward’- she thought of it as the ‘crazy-people-place’- she had seen a couple other people, one a girl her age, with poppy pink skin and purple and white streaked curly hair. The other had been surprising as it was a young girl with pale pink skin and blue arrayed hair in short ringlets. Sunset chose to spend her first day just sitting in the room thinking- and scared of her wants, she was beginning to think her wants would always be something bad as she proved to have a bad track record with them, either causing hurt to others or to herself. The start of Friday she did the same, staying in her assigned room, she had been shown the common room, which held entertainment, board games, therapeutic coloring book stations and even an Xbox. Sunset has thought about indulging in that but still found herself too awkward to go out there, which was a surprise emotion. There was a small library room as well, she had promised herself she would eventually go there later in the day and pick up a book or two. For now she continued on her landscape drawing, despite the ache of her arms protesting, she drew of the unicorn fields she used to love galloping through during her times of stress and anger.

A knock of her assigned door caused the tired looking teen to look up, there stood a tall, lanky nurse with ebony skin and long stringy green hair, two front bangs dangling down to frame her long face and the rest tied up. “Good Morning Miss Shimmer, how was your rest?”

“It was fine.” Sunset said quietly.

“I know the first night can be daunting, so I brought you an extra couple of pancakes.” The nurse said, offering a gentle smile. “Thank you.” The teen said taking the plate, the tray holding a stack of four plain pancakes, a small container of syrup and butter along with a fruit cup. Sunset honestly thought it looked pretty good, she wasn’t sure what food to expect, especially after both lunch and dinner yesterday had been a bit lackluster. Which didn't mattered since she hadn't had much of an appetite recently.

Beginning to work on her meal the nurse spoke up again. “Your first session with Doctor Light will be at four today, you’ve still got a while, if you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to ask. Also, we’ll be trying you on some antidepressant medication, so when you're done with your meal take these for me, okay?” The ebony woman said as she placed a small pill packet labeled, ‘Bupropion’ and a water bottle down on the end table. Sunset nodded, ensuring the woman that she took on the promise.

After the amber skinned teen had finished her breakfast and taken the pills assigned to her, which was a bizarre experience as she had never needed to take human medication, let alone swallowing small tablets, she went back to her illustration, just a few more details and she would then start coloring.

***

Nightlight picked up the next file sitting on his desk, it was his second to last session for the day and it was a curious case. Sunset Shimmer, Seventeen, Orphaned. He had been made to know that she just recently had gained a foster family, and… paperwork. From her birth certificate to her social number, all of it had only shown up a couple days ago. How had she been going around without any government documents? It looks as if she had just popped into the world. Yes, she is an orphan, that’s clear but when she was found- if abandoned, she would have still had all of that. There's no way she's just been walking around on her own since infancy. Any previous records of her life were non-existent, only some things from her school. Doctor Light could see the teenager had some trouble making history, specifically a surge a couple of months before in the fall, as listed in her school records there were plenty of detentions served consecutively in the fall- nearly a whole month. That was definitely something he would have to look into. It could help understand her psychological case as it looks she had a big surge of getting in trouble and then attempted suicide a month later. It was listed in the school's notes that the girl’s detention sentence was made shorter due to good behavior and attendance while in school and detention. A peak in bipolar disorder maybe? The doctor wrote it down on a piece of paper, only to theorize, of course he couldn’t know for sure until he got to actually talk to the patient.

The doctor looked to his left side and into his supply closet; in which had been turned into a hangout cubby for his daughter. The teenager in question sat at the tiny desk reading, most likely having already finished her homework of the day. What a little genius he had.

“Twily, I have a session starting in about twenty minutes. So you’ll need to hang out in the library or something for a bit.” The doctor informed his kin.

The glasses-wearing girl turned towards her father and sent a smile, then replied with an ‘Okay’ respecting her father's requirement.

***

Sunset and the therapist were now thirty minutes into the introductory session. The doctor’s experience had noticed many familiar behaviors, he also observed the girl to be very hesitant to open up, she had avoided questions of her past. The most the amber teen had said was a quick, ‘I was a monster at school for awhile.’ The navy skinned man witnessed how she kept her gaze down, glazed past questions about her past, she kept her answers quiet and short. The therapist had grown worried as he saw the young woman crossing her arms over her front, singling to him that she planned to be guarded and closed off.

After evaluating the red headed teen’s body language, the professional came to the conclusion that this patient wasn’t one to spill, most likely had to keep her emotions to herself for a very long time. Nightlight would have to take the slow self-spill route. Get to know the patient, understand the case and give her the time to trust and open up.

“How about you tell me what hobbies you like, Miss Shimmer.” The midnight blue haired man said. Sunset looked up at him, a bit surprised.

The former unicorn assumed the therapist would only want her backstory just to call her crazy and terrible monster and slap down some type of pills that were supposed to fix her and be done with it. Sunset hadn’t expected him to take interest in her hobbies.

“I like to draw, and play guitar.” The amber skinned teen said resting her head in her hand.

“Ah, so you're pretty creative?”

“I- maybe? I usually just draw or write songs based on memories or feelings. I’m not sure if that’s considered creative.” Sunset answered.

“That sounds creative to me. So, what are your favorite subjects in school?” The doctor asked, writing in his notebook.

“Art- obviously, math, and science.” Sunset said nonchalantly, wondering what this has to do with anything.

“What do you like about them?” Sunset was surprised again, nobody’s ever asked this many questions for her to answer about herself.

“They… they give my mind something to focus on, drawing is like having the freedom to do whatever I want. Math helps me to problem solve and in science I learn how things work on a deeper level- I guess that's kinda why I like to do engineering or programming stuff too.” The former unicorn said.

“That’s wonderful, it seems like you have a pretty strong adventurous mind.” Doctor Nightlight said, offering a smile. Sunset answered with a shrug, looking off to the side. The doctor continues with his get-to-know questions, studying the teen, noticing how her body language was slowly becoming more open.

***

It had been an hour and ten minutes since she left her father's office for his session. She had made her way back after picking out a book to finish as she had already read half of it in that hour. The teen went up to the office door almost opening it before she saw fiery curls swaying along the body of a female teenager- probably around her age, standing along with her father. The teenager standing and her doctrine turned towards the door, walking forward.

‘Wow, she’s really pretty.” The teenager thought as she looked through the door window. She jumped behind the door as it began to open.

“Thanks for talking with me for a bit, Sunset. If you could, next time you're drawing, really try to study your emotions while you are and explain to yourself why you're feeling that way, okay?” Nightlight said with a reassuring tone. The girl- presumably named, Sunset nodded and answered with an, ‘Okay, I’ll try,’ with that the amber skinned girl was sent down the hall.

The doctor went to re-enter his office but had noticed his daughter behind the door. “Twily? You okay?” He said with some concern.

“Yes! Everything is good! Great even!” The lavender skinned teen adjusted her glasses as she felt herself blush and grin a bit too widely. The doctor chuckled, used to his daughter's antics. The two entered the office, the therapist going over his notes and the teen resuming her book.

***

Sunet stood at a shelf in the small hospital's library. It only consisted of a sofa and a few comfort chairs to offer. After her first talk with the therapist, she had been left surprised with the interaction and how she felt after. Sunset noticed how, it may not have been by much, but the over bearing weight on her shoulders was lighter and she felt she could breathe just a bit easier. The teen had been encouraged to indulge in her favorite activities and explore how she felt while doing so, as of right now though that could only be drawing and reading. So far the unicorn turned human girl had yet to find any book that peaked her interest, though she still had a shelf and a half to look through, she hoped she could find something.

“Um, excuse me? - or I suppose I should say hi.” a nervous giggle emitted from a clear slightly nasal female voice. Sunset looked over with a curious expression, she recognized the voice but there was something different about it. Yet another surprise entered today, as a lavender skinned girl with glasses, a half up bun with curtain bangs, the main color of her hair being indigo with one magenta and one purple streak ran through her half up do. ‘Oh dear Celestia, It’s Princess Twilight’s counterpart.’ Sunset thought, though she noticed the counterpart was about an inch shorter, opposed to the princess who stood the same height as Sunset.

“I- um, sorry, I was just wondering if you needed help looking for a book? I’m kind of here alot and don't recognize you, so- I thought you might need some help.” The human counterpart said getting more shy and stuttery the longer Sunset stared at her.

“What? Are you just as crazy as the rest of us?” The redhead asked with a slyness to her voice, beginning to smirk a bit.

“No, I-I mean n-not that you're crazy,” the lavender girl adjusting her glasses a nervous sweat began, “My father works here, s-so I’m usually here after school, w-waiting for him.” Sunset nodded acknowledging what the teenager had said to her, that explained to the amber skinned teenager as to why this Twilight wasn't wearing the hospital given attire. Suddenly a pale purple hand shot out towards her, “I-I’m Twilight Sparkle.” Sunset gave an open mouthed smirk. There was something different about this Twilight. She didn't have exactly the same confidence and center stage presence the other had. She had a much more, almost innocent and adorkable aura around her. ‘She- She’s kinda cute…’

“Nice to meet you, I'm Sunset. Sunset Shimmer.” The taller teen said, now facing the nervous girl fully and shaking her hand. “So, you said you can help me find a book?” Sunset said, noticing the hint of heat building on her cheeks- same with the human Twilight, as they grabbed each others hands. “Yes! I practically know and have read every book here. I can easily help you find something. What genre do you like?” Human Twilight said, that adorkable look on her face coming back. Sunset admired it for a moment. “Mystery is my thing, It’s always fun figuring out who the bad guy is on my own.”

“Yes, I agree! Luckily we have plenty of mystery novels! They're just on the other side this way.” The half bun-do girl walked around the self with Sunset in tow. Twilight went through and offered about six books before Sunset’s interest had been garnered by a book titled, The House of Shattered Wings, she settled on the novel after reading its summary and proceeded to check the book out.

The two teenagers walked down the plain white halls. “ Thanks for helping me out, Twilight, I would have ended up bored without you.” The fiery haired girl said, giving the lavender girl a playful punch on the arm. “Oh, It was nothing. I'm glad I could help out.” The slightly nasal voice said earnestly. The two teenage girls smiled at each other, Twilight's dimples showing, ‘Hmm, I don't remember the princess having such a cute smil- dimples, I mean.’ Suddenly the amber teen faltered, having to catch herself with the wall. A hand landed on the small of Sunset’s back and another hovered in front of her torso. The glasses-wearing girl came into view, “Sunset? Are you alright?” Twilight asked with concern in her voice and on her face.

“Y-yeah, sorry, the medication they have me on has given me a few light-headed spells. I'll recover in a minute.” Sunset said, trying to stand straight up again. Twilight kept one of her hands behind and in front of Sunset, ready to catch her if need be. “Oh okay, how about you tell me your room number and I’ll help walk you there, is that okay?” Twilight offered. Sunset, not used to this much concern-even when she did have friends, didn't know how to react. The red head shyly nodded her head and informed the purple themed girl her room number.

Fortunately the room had only been a bit ways down the hall, when they arrived Sunset was sat down carefully. The teen clutched her head as it still felt like it was spinning.

“Here, maybe I can read to you for a bit, that might make you feel better. It’ll give you something to focus on.” Human Twilight offered. Sunset looked up at her, nodding what her brain would allow, sitting back against her pillows with one leg folded up at the knee and the other folded underneath, Twilight sat at the end of the bed.

The lavender teen once again adjusted her glasses and opened the book to begin reading. As Sunset sat there, she closed her eyes focusing on the human Twilight. Her voice was so similar yet so different from the princess's. This Twilight’s voice was smooth and rich with honey dripping off a wand, the slight nasal tone resting at the top of her soft palette. Sunset felt she could get lost swimming in the girl's appealing voice. The soft red and gold curled haired teen opened her eyes, looking at the newly introduced Twilight. Sunset watched as the lavender girls violet irises glided across the page, Sunset found herself admiring it, letting her eyes drip down to the other teen girls perfectly sculpted nose to the pretty plump lips that held no cupids bow at the top, giving them a round shape. The amber teen continued to let her eyes glide down along with gravity, checking out the nerdy girl that sat before her.

***

Time had passed. How much? Neither knew, neither cared either as Twilight enjoyed reading aloud to the amber teen and Sunset enjoyed listening, and staring too. The human Twilight finished up the chapter she was reading as her phone vibrated on the bed. The lavender teen picked up her phone, making a surprised expression.

“Oh my stars! It’s already been an hour and a half!” Twilight looked up at Sunset. “I’m sorry I have to get going, It’s my father saying he’s ready.” The counterpart said with a hint of disappointment.

“That's okay, I really enjoyed this, and it did end up making me feel better.” Sunset said.

“Oh! Good, I'm so glad to hear that.” Twilight said standing from the bed, and giving Sunset a bright smile, one again showing off her dimples. “I’ll be back, we can continue later, if you’d like.” The lavender teen said, kicking at the ground.

“I’d like that.” Sunset said with a smile.

With that twilight smile brighten the room more as she waved and walked out, leaving the fiery headed teen to herself.

‘Well… That was unexpected.’

Author's Note

Howdy doo!
We finally have the intro to sciset! I had so much fun writing this chapter.
Also yes chrysalis is the nurse, I thought it would be funny if in this universe she just a nurse with like five kids.
Thanks so much for reading
Also the art is mine, I hope you liked that too :)
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