Warm sun rays peeked through the curtains. The warmth and brightness had interrupted Sunset’s slumber as her eyes fluttered open to reality.

A dream-like reality filled the former unicorn's sight with a beautiful purple-themed scientist who brought so much support and love to her.

A couple of minutes passed by the half-awake redhead as she admired the other girl and lightly stroked through her indigo hair.

Twilight began to stir as her sleepy eyes fluttered open, “Hi,” she croaked.

Sunset giggled, “Hey Sparkes, sleep well?”

The girl smiled and nodded, “I did, how about you?”

“Wonderful, best sleep I’ve ever had I think.” The redhead confirmed.

Gentle fingers began playing with red and gold curls, “Me too,” Twilight blushed.

“Good,” Sunset kissed the center of her forehead before sitting up and stretching her limps. An involuntary moan escaped her vocal cords. When Sunset turned towards Twilight she saw the crimson color on her cheeks.

Sunset smirked, “Still not over last night?”

“Uuhh, I-I don't know.” She shyly admitted with the real answer being clear to the redhead.

Sunset chuckled, “Good thing we’ve got the whole weekend together.” She placed a kiss on Twilight’s cheeks before scurrying away to the bathroom the flustered girl tried to chase away her boiling thoughts as she stared at the ceiling.

Sunset arrived again moments later, switching places with Twilight. The former unicorn approached her scaley friend and picked him up from his habitat, “Hey my little Ray of Sunshine.”

The gecko purred at her as the two rubbed cheeks together in affection.

When Twilight returned, they crashed into the bed. The result was half an hour of the girls committing a cuddling and kissing session. With a call from downstairs, the paramours made themselves presentable enough for a morning breakfast and made their way down the stairs and to the kitchen that smelled of pancake and breakfast heaven.

“Good morning girls,” Luna’s soothing voice greeted, “I’m assuming you got some good sleep at last night.”

Twilight stiffed and blushed as she squeaked out a “Y-yep.”

The redhead again smirked at her girlfriend for her not-so-subtle reaction as she leaned on the kitchen counter, “Yes, Miss Luna. It was very eventful after all.”

Luna had a brow up as her gaze shifted between the two, “Hmm mh. Tia informed me that Cozy Glow was admitted back into the mental ward hospital. Apparently, she was an escapee from months ago that they had been on the lookout for.”

Sunset nodded in acknowledgment, “Doesn't surprise me. She seems like a manipulative, clever little girl. Kind of reminds me of myself, younger.”

“Disagree, that’s not entirely true,” Twilight said as she placed two breakfast plates on the breakfast table. One consisted of eggs, bacon, and cut-up pancakes, and the other just being a tall stack of buttery blueberry pancakes.

Sunset sat at the small breakfast table in the kitchen and excitedly licked her lips before humming in satisfaction from the first bite, “Mo- Miss Luna, these are delicious!” The redhead found herself embarrassed for a moment at the near accident of calling Luna the name, Mom. She doubted a human woman simply housing her would want to associate with being a magical unicorn from another world's mother.

The adult woman smiled at her, “Actually they are of credit to my sister, She dropped them off warm not too long ago. She’ll be back any time soon after dealing with the chaos god in her home,” Luna giggled as she sat her own plate down with the girls, “By the way, if you feel comfortable with it, I would be proud to take the title of mom from you.”

Relief and happiness. That's what replaced and filled Sunset’s whole body leaving her feeling tingling and giddy. She smiled brightly at the woman and nodded while her girlfriend gave her a reaffirming squeeze on her knee.

“Good morning my lunar moon!”A somewhat flamboyant male voice greeted loudly. The man who owned the voice placed a kiss on the evening-skinned woman's temple before stealing a loose blueberry from her plat.

“And my two paramour eclipses! Good morning!” Sombra greeted.

Twilight smiled and gave her own greeting as Sunset continued to clear her plate after giving a wave back to the man.

The man sat down next to his wife only to turn towards the front door that was being pushed open. The Principal of CHS entered her sister’s home with a man and a fiery-coated long-haired collie by her side.

“Philomina?” Sunset shot up at the sight of the dog that was unmistakably the Equestrian Phoenix’s counterpart. The dog trotted straight to the redhead and requested attention and affection from her.

A near-manic chuckle escaped from the chaotic-looking man who had black hair with white streaks on the side of his head and a white goatee to match. His skin was a slated gray and he wore a brown blazer with a yellow collared undershirt and red khakis. The man’s shoes were unmatched as one was a green dress shoe and the other was brown.

Sunset had never seen the Draconequss outside of his solid statue form but she was quick to be able to piece that this was the lord of chaos apparently untraditional law judge, “You must Discord.”

“Ah! Seems we have a psychic on our hands, or for some of us, hooves. Perfect for you Luna, you know who to pick ‘em.” The disorderly man said with a wide grin and mischief in his voice.

Luna and Sunset both engaged in an eye-roll together as Twilight giggled. That giggle added to the redhead's elated mood.

Celestia placed a plate of pancakes down beside her sister, “So, do you girls have any plans today or are you taking it easy? I wouldn't blame you after such an eventful night yesterday.”

Twilight piped up, excited to be sure of their plans, “We, along with our other friends, are going to the park! An amazing and every ten-year eclipse is happening in the afternoon today! We’re making sure to wear sun and eclipse-protected glasses,” Twilight talked wildly with her hands. Sunset could she gears moving fast in her brain as her eyebrows furrowed and her mouth opened in a certain way that told her something new seemed to only now enter the studious girl’s mind, “Trying not to go driving later. It’s going to be very dark.”

Sunset smirked, “She’s been planning this for a month.”

Twilight stuck her tongue out at her playfully, “No such thing as being over-prepared.”

“I must say I agree, Twilight,” Celestia said.

“Not me, Looking directly into the sun is fun! That's why they rhyme,” Discord said casually with a grin.”

Luna and Celestia sighed as Sombra high-fived the man and the two paramours giggled and chuckled.

“Agreed,” Sunset tried.

“Absolutely not Sunset Shimmer. You can't get out of wearing the glasses,” Twilight said to her like a stern wife.

Sunset huffed.

A sun-decorated orange-cased phone buzzed on the table causing Sunset to check it as the family continued their conversations.

“We better get ready, babe. Trixie says they wanna be there within the hour.” The redhead informed her partner.

The girl finished her plate and gave an, ‘excuse me,’ before heading up the stairs.

“Sunset, before you ran off, I wanted to share something with you,” Luna said as Sunset picked up her own and her girlfriend's plates before washing them off in the sink.

“Okay,” Sunset smiled before quickly placing the plates in the dishwasher and following her human mother through the home.

The two entered the dark blue nursery that now held silvery and sparkly purple butterflies and silvery stars on the walls. A globe painted like a moon sat by the crib. A small dresser holding baby outfits held a blanket clearly covering something laid on top.

“Somby and I decided on a name…along with discovering biology sex. I wanted to share that with you before the baby shower next week. It's not a surprise for us, but it will be for the guests.” Luna informed as she walked up to the blanket with sleeping sheep and shooting stars on it.

The former unicorn beamed as excitement consumed her, “Ooh! This is so exciting!”

A wide grin consumed Sunset's face as she pulled back the blanket in anticipation.

A soothing evening blue with light glitter letters spelled out the name ‘Lunar Eclipse’ while pink and purple roses sat glued to some of the letters, “Oh my gosh!”

The redhead hugged the woman who had shown her the warmth and care of the mother she always wished for, “Congratulations! I’m so excited!”

Luna giggled, “Me too, fireball. Though, though Sombra isn’t so happy being ‘outnumbered,’” dark teal eyes rolled, “He’s already going on about needing a boy dog or something to even it out.”

“My vote goes toward a German Shephard or a Belgian Malious. I’ve always thought those looked cool.” Sunset suggested with a sly grin.

The older woman sighed, “One thing at a time. Let’s get out of the newborn stage first.”

Luna shifted to start hanging the letters up above the crib. The fire mage joined and felt another smile bloom on her face, “Hey, Lu-,” As much as she was hesitant and fearful to call the woman's mom outright, Sunset felt by Luna's earlier comment to try. Maybe, just to feel and hear the word leave her mouth, at least once, “Mom?”

The teenager avoided eye contact as her heart raced from the swirling emotions of what could be Luna’s reaction.

“Yes?” Her kind voice said. Sunset wasn't sure if she had convinced herself that she heard a smile in her tone of voice or if it was actually there on the cool-toned woman's face.

Relief flooded her as Sunset finally looked at her, seeing she had not convinced herself. The woman that has helped her more times than anyone in two worlds ever had smiled at her with a warmth that the sun goddess had never mustered to give her.

The redhead encased the moon goddess's human counterpart, “Thank you. Thank you so much, for everything you’ve done for me. I wouldn't be alive without you.”

Luna squeezed back while rubbing circles in between the amber-skinned girl's shoulder. A comfort technique that she found worked for the young female immensely, “You do not need to thank me, Sunset Shimmer,” light blue hands cupped the amber-skinned girl's face, “Thank yourself, for finding the courage and strength to allow yourself to be helped.”

Gentle thumbs whipped away the few tears shed, “I’m very proud of you fireball, and I'm elated to have you a part of my family.”

The two held another tight embrace for a few moments before Sunset pulled away, whipping the wetness away from her cheeks, “I-I should go get ready. If Twilight is finished before me, then I can't make fun of her for being slow anymore.”

Luna chuckled, “Run along then, Have fun, fireball.”

Sunset smiled a her before exiting the nursery. The redhead entered her room as she heard her Twilight humming, ‘Let It Rain,’ in the bathroom. Sunset plucked an outfit from her closet and dresser and began preparing for her outing with her friends.

A statement Sunset was happy to say to herself.

Not ten minutes later a knock came to the bedroom door, “Sunnybun? Can I come in?”

A giggle escaped the fire conjuror, “Yeah, It’s nothing you haven't seen before.”

The door quickly opened and shut as Twilight had a bright blush on her face, “Sunny! Luna could have heard that!”

“Hmm, a tragedy,” Sunset shrugged before catching the indigo-haired girl who now had her back pinned against the door.

A heated kiss ensued. A small squeak escaped the scientist as her taller partner groped her backside.

“S-sunny,” Twilight bit her bottom lip to quiet the moan threatening to spill as a pair of lips caught her neck.

“W-we should g-et-,” the lavender-skinned girl gritted her teeth to stop a whimper as her nails dug into Sunset’s oversized red leather jacket.

The redhead grumbled as they were interrupted by both of their phones going off.

“Yep, it's the girls, they are at the park now,” Sunset said after she checked her phone.

Twilight took a moment to straighten herself and catch her breath. The redhead giggled as she plucked Twilight's glasses off and cleaned the fog from them on her dark blue shirt, “You ready, beautiful?”

“Y-yes, I was trying to tell you that before you interrupted,” Twilight said as she opened the door.

“Oops, my bad,” Sunset said with the slithering of a snake.

At the house's foyer, Sunset grabbed her motorbike keys and satchel that acted as a purse after the girl applied their shoes.

After the adults waved them off and gave goodbyes they set off on their journey.

Riding through the cool April wind with her girlfriend's gentle arms wrapped around her waist made confidence and happiness thrum through her. Her magic flurried in her veins, apparently enough to make Twilight comment.

“Are you okay? Your body is hot, hotter than usual.” The younger girl asked, her voice having to yell over the rumbling engine.

“Figuratively or literally?” Sunset asked, looking over her shoulder.

She could tell she made the girl behind her blush as her head was buried into her back, “…both.”

The flame-haired girl chuckled and then grinned, “I’m just really happy is all.”

“Good, me too.” Twilight's voice said wistfully back.

Eventually, the park came into sight and Sunset turned into it, spotting Trixie’s blue buggy in the parking lot. The car had many magician-themed stickers along with a promotional one for her acts, a rainbow sticker, and a pastel blue, white, and pink flag sticker.

As the engine to the motorcycle grumbled off, Trixie waved the girls over as they placed their helmets in the seat storage.

A white blanket with yellow stars all over it was laid out on a hill with a baker lying on top.

“The Great and Powerful Trixie, welcomes you to the eclipse showing!” The silver-haired girl greeted, with Starlight at her side.

“Are you guys excited for the eclipse, we’ve only got a couple of minutes left,” the kite flier asked as she reeled in her green dragonfly-looking kite.

“Yep! I’ve brought everybody’s glasses!” Twilight said as the three girls started to walk towards the hill, Sunset stayed a bit further behind watching their backs, “Everybody needs to make sure to wear them the whole time. Trust me, eye damage won’t be fun.” Twilight informed.

These wonderful, colorful people were her friends. The friends she had always wished for deep down. They gave her happiness and hope and something to look forward to every morning she woke up. Sunset Shimmer wouldn’t trade these girls for the world.

The princess may have given her the chance to fix her mistakes, but these girls gave her the chance to be and have a real unconditional friend.

Continuing to follow behind the girls, Twilight turned over her shoulder before slowing down to Sunset's pace, “Everything okay?”

Sunset Shimmer smiled down at the young beautiful genius who showed her love and support, “I’m wonderful, Sparkes. You’ve all made me so happy.”

The other girl showed off her dimples in her smile as she interlocked their hands, “I’m happy too, Sunnybun. I couldn’t imagine my life without you girls. Without you.”

The two stopped for a moment and shared a kiss. Sunset couldn’t agree more with the lavender-skinned girl, and she made sure to say so in the kiss.

“Alright, you too love birds, get along. Trixie has her cool eclipse to watch, not you two!” The girls giggled as they ran up the hill to catch up.

Fuschia Blush and Lavender Lace greeted them with sly smirks.

Sunset sat against the large tree with Twilight cuddled up by her side, her head on her shoulder as the moon began to have its spotlight in the day's sky.

Love and happiness are what filled Sunset Shimmer’s heart and soul.

No matter how dark the sky may be, as long as she had her friends, lover, and family by her side nothing could take away Sunset Shimmer’s happiness anymore.

Author's Note

The End!

Thanks to everyone for your reads, advice, and comments.

I must admit I did start this story very impulsively in the middle of the night and I don't regret it. I've never been much of a creative writer but have always enjoyed writing in the general sense. This story has very much opened me to that world and I'm excited to explore it more and build more skill.

I know this story probably wasn't the best, again, it's the first time I've ever done something like this. Most likely I'll come back and edit and improve the story once I do gain more confidence in my storytelling. Writing this story was pretty therapeutic since there is definitely more than one chapter that was venting

Anyway, Thank you so much for reading and sticking all the way through. It means so much to me.

I have another story in the works right now that has a few chapters out, feel free to read that if you want more content.

Have an amazing day/night, you deserve it!