The early April wind danced and twirled through the forest as a magical flurry of golden shimmering flames joined the air. Sunset Shimmer sat crossed cross with her hand folded together in her lap and her eyes closed.

“That's it Sunny-bun! You're doing excellent! Remember to allow the air to lead your magic to you and keep your mind clear of any negatives.” A sweet like honey voice cheered on.

Sunset smiled at her girlfriends enthusiastic support. A surgery warmth filled her body and flew through her nerves causing a sudden pulse radiating from her soul. The flame maned girl felt the pleasant magic transform her human ears to equine ones on the top of her head, along with her hair extending to imitate a tail and a goldenrod horn in the middle of her forehead.

“Oh my stars! Oh my stars!” Twilight’s voice sang excitedly.

Sunset opened her eyes to find the indigo haired girl bouncing her legs up and down like she was running in place with high knees as she held an Equestrian magic book, “I got that on film, Sunny!”

Twilight turned around, her ponytail swishing behind her. She shut off the camera sitting on a stack of books, the blinking red light returning to nothingness.

The scientist turned back around with her notebook and pen ready, “How did that feel before your transformation?”

Sunset half paid attention to the question as she lit a brilliant yellow, near white, fireball in the palm of her hand and watched with a satisfied smile at the dancing flames, “Tingly and warm.”

“Does that not burn your hand?” Twilight asked in awe, leaning forward as if she wanted to touch the fireball.

The former unicorn shook her head, “No, it's warm but in a good way.”

Pencil scratching against paper was all to be heard, aside from crackling flames.

“How do your new limbs feel? The horn and ears?” Twilight asked, still leaning forward in anticipation.

Sunset smiled, “Good, it feels normal for me. I should admit that for the years I’ve spent as a human, I’ve had phantom pains for my horn.

“Really?!” The lavender skinned female asked like an excited child.

The redhead giggled, “Yeah, I’ve missed it. I wonder if I can do telekinesis and other spells like I used to when I was a unicorn in Equestria.”

A sqwee of excitement emitted from the other girl, “I'll write that down to try and experiment with for next time!”

As Twilight continued to write in her note book, Sunset tossed and spun around the ball of flame.

“What were you thinking about to trigger your pony up?” Twilight inquired, pushing up her glasses.

“You. Our Friends. More specifically, Trixie's show last night. That was fun, Starlight being her assistant has helped Trixie's magic and confidence alot.” Sunset smirked, throwing her flame up and down like a ball.

Twilight tapped her chin with her pencil, “That reminds me. How come your school knows who I am?”

Sunset paused, eyes widening, “What do you mean?”

“Well, a couple of your peers came up and said hi to me at the show and not just because I was with you but more like they already knew who I was. There's also when I went to your school and everybody knew me.” Twilight clarified.

“Oh, well you know how a princess sent us these unicorn magi- Wait, when did you go to Canterlot High?” Sunset asked, closing her fist, dispelling her fireball.

The teen genius tapped her fingers together, “It- it was when you went… missing. I kind of took the investigation into my own hands and went to your school in search of your foster mother since you said she worked there.” Twilight said quickly, all in one breath.

Sunset would be lying if she said she was surprised her Twilight would do such a thing. The mention of her time missing put a damp in her mood as memories flooded to the forefront of her mind.

A lavender hand cupped her cheek and whipped a stray tear away with her thumb, “I’m sorry, do you want to talk about it?”

The amber skinned female shook her head, “No, no, it’s okay. I guess I'm still sensitive about… that. Anyways, the reason everyone ‘knows’ you is a long story.”

The bookworm leaned forward with a smile and bright curious eyes.

Sunset sat up and took a deep breath, “Basically when I was head tyrant of my school, I stole an artifact from my home and the owning princess followed me and united the school together to fight against me and tore down my top school bitch position. I don’t like to admit it anymore but I used to be pretty sour about it. That princess was your counterpart from my world, so when you went to my school everyone assumed you were Princess Twilight Sparkle.”

Twilight stared at her with wide yet thoughtful eyes before blinking and pushing up her glasses, “Oh, heh, that’s… weird.”

Sunset smirked and raised an eyebrow, “You being a magical pony princess in another world is weirder than dating a magical unicorn from another world?”

The lavender skinned girl shrugged, “Well I suppose I just don’t see myself in a position like that, I’ve never been interested in politics.”

The redhead nodded, “The princess might have never been either until she gained ascension.” Sunset signed, “That’s who sent the books through the portal, sorry I didn't really tell you. I was kind of nervous.. well more nervous to tell the Princess, I'm not exactly sure how she'll take us. Me and her have kind of become like sisters of some sort. ”

“Do.. you talk to the Princess Twilight often?”

Sunset brought her Twilight in for an embrace, “At least once a week, like I said, she’s a good friend.” Sunset pulled away cupping the other female's cheeks, “You on the other hand, Sparkes, are my best friend and the only Twilight Sparkle that could have such a strong hold on my small heart.”

Twilight's cheeks turned red and she let out a small giggle, “And you're the only Sunset Shimmer for me. Also don't call yourself the B word or that you have a small heart cause that's certainly not true.”

The former unicorn smirked, “Yes ma'am. It's cute that you got a little jealous though. Do I need to remind you why you never should be?”

Lavender turned rosy as the scientist's cheeks grew hotter, “Maybe…”

Sunset chuckled before placing her mouth on Twilight's in a deep kiss.

***

Monday morning showcased Sunset Shimmer walking down her school celebrating winning hallway's with heavy combat booted footsteps as classic rock played loudly in her spiked headphones.

The redhead opened her locker door with her foot, which now sat close to the principal's office in camera view, and took a bite of her morning strawberry jelly filled bagel.

The electric guitar began its solo causing Sunset to bump her head along.

It was early in the morning and the halls were vacant waiting for more students to busy them in the next coming minutes. With time to waste and privacy, Sunset removed her laptop from her bag, and sat on the floor in front of her locker. She opened the device before logging in and beginning to chip away at her due book report.

The amber skinned girl moved one of the ear muffs back, just in case.

Only five minutes managed to pass by as Sunset typed away before soft footsteps could be heard coming down the adjacent hall. Her natural equine instincts kicked in and allowed for her free ear to stay focused as the light steps tapped down the hall.

Eventually the source turned the corner coming face to face, revealing a butter yellow skinned girl with long curtain pink hair and dark bagged eyes.

Those dull cyan eyes widen, as she stood frozen in place, at the sight of the former unicorn before quickly turning on her heel and running back down the hall she came from.

Sunset sighed a scratched the back of her head as guilt filled her stomach. Despite what the two went through and what the animal whisper had done, the redhead still felt bad for the meanness she showed Fluttershy the other week. Sunset was upset with herself that she had fallen back into that mean bitter state, even if it was just for a moment. Maybe apologizing would help not only her but also the shy girl, after noticing her disheveled over sized sweater, hair and dark eyes.

Not to get herself wrong though, Sunset still had a strong sore spot for the shy female. Lying and having her Ray taken away over petty internet drama, leaving the red head alone and in the darkest state she's ever reached, would never be forgotten.

As more students began to flood in Sunset got up and gathered what she needed for her next three classes.

***

Lunch had passed by, but not with out chaos. Trixie made sure to put on a whole new show after the success of her gig as used her magic to turn chocolate milk to fireworks and turning every inanimate object into teacups, whilst shouting, "teacup!",... so, fixing that was 'fun.'

Though her human mothers deadpan and frosty glare had made her laugh along with Starlight's frantic attempts to stop Trixie's magical tiraid. The twins had simply continued to sit at the table as if nothing was going on. At least Pinkie Pie had thoroughly enjoyed the chocolate milk rain.

As Trixie 'helped,' if sitting on top of the table, while practicing wands and card tricks counts as helping, with the now chocolate milk covered cafeteria, other students decided to join the clean along side Sunset and Starlight. This included, Flash Sentry, even though he still was bit reluctant to interact with Sunset, which lead to the redhead giving him a gentle smile and thanks, which seemed to brighten the guitarist and he smiled back brightly. Four out of the five past element virtues also gave in their help. Rainbow Dash kept to herself, not without snippy comments to Trixie about her 'helping' the chaos she caused. Sunset certainly hadn't unnoticed Fluttershy's sudden absence, as the girl had been sitting at the lunch table until now.

***

Sunset flipped the page of her text book in the library during her study hall. She caught herself lightly humming the tune of the most recent song she had been working on.

Sunset had taken to sitting on the second floor. It was a comfortingly quiet and lonesome environment that helped her study. Thanks to the Celestia damned topic of History, she actually had to.

The library doors opened as a new student slipped inside the already near vacant library. The gentle treading foot steps were easily recognizable. Her suspicions were confirmed as she looked toward the shy female gently making her way up towards the flight of stairs with hands held to her chest.

The redhead decided to turn back to her text book. The pastel girl had already shown fear to the possibility of being close to Sunset.

'Best to mind my own business. I don't want to freak her out more.' A spike of guilt bit at her heart. In response Sunset sighed and tapped her pencil against her notebook. 'Should I felt bad? What she did to me was worse. Then again I bullied her for years before. What would Twilight do?' Sunset lightly giggled as a crooked smile bloomed on her face. 'Probably just talk things out and say, 'be true to yourself!'

A light gasp was heard to the left of her. Sunset didn't need to know who it was, so she simply sent a quick side eye before returning to her page, hearing the pitter patter of footsteps.

***

The school bell had rang minutes prior. The redhead waited for the halls to clear in her human mothers office, munching on a small pack of strawberries.

Deciding the halls were clear enough Sunset bid her mother farewell, feeling giddy to hop on her motorcycle to head to her girlfriends house. It hadnt even been twenty four hours yet but that didnt matter. The scientist always uplifted Sunset that nothing could ever much. Except Ray, and maybe the Tickle Fruit game...

Brisking down the halls with a pep in her step after gathering her bag and home work, the amber skinned female suddenly slowed down noting an open locker, one that the girl who had been avoiding her for so long stood at with the door covering her face.

As a sniffle could be heard. Sunset bit her bottom lip before walking up to the locker and lightly tapping on it.

Fluttershy made a sharp gasp before slightly closing the locker door to see who had tapped on it.

"S-sunset! I- I-"

The red head held up a hand, seeing the fear and guilt swimming in Fluttershy's eyes, "No need. I just wanted to say I'm sorry for what I said to you the other week. I was in a bad place and that wasn't fair to you. Try not to take it personally."

Sunset began to walk off before the other girl could give a proper reaction.

"Wait! P-please."

Sunset turned around, looking at the female, seeing her composer emit, confusion, relief and still guilt, "I should be the one to apologize," tears began to trail down her cheeks, "Nothing in the world can ever really tell you how sorry I am, Sunset. What I did to you the worst thing I- someone could ever do and it caused you- you to- to..."

Sunset kept quiet, simply staring sadly at the other girl. Eventually she composed herself and continued, "I'm sorry, I hurt you so badly, that I almost caused the end of your life. I know we won't be friends ever again but I hope you can forgive me someday."

The former bully took a deep breath before walking up the Fluttershy and placing a hand on the taller girls shoulder, noticing her flinch, "We've both done some shitty things to each other, but the good thing about the past is that it is, truce?"

Sunset smiled removing her hand and holding it out. Fluttershy stared at her hand for a moment before giving a water smile and grabbing Sunset's hand with both of her own and gave a vigorous nod of her head with tears on strolling down her face now bouncing into the air.

Author's Note

If you get the reference of the chapter title, you get a cookie and we're friends now.