A Sunset Within The Darkness

The ball flew into the air and right into the hands of Flash. He had gotten a step on the opposing Cornerback and seeing this, Y/N threw the ball with perfect accuracy to Flash who ran it in for the touchdown! The crowd cheered as teammates raced over to Flash to congratulate him while opposing defenders sighed as they slowly walked over the field. The score was 28-0 and things were going perfectly for Canterlot.

The second game of the season was well underway, and once again, the Canterlot Wondercolts were dominating the field. Y/N led the team with confidence, his passes sharp and on target, each play executed with precision. The opposing team struggled to keep up with Canterlot’s high energy and swift plays, and by halftime, it was already clear that this game, like the first one, would end in a blowout.

Flash and Bulk, as always, were huge assets. Flash sprinted past defenders, catching long throws, while Bulk powered his way through the defense, breaking tackles and dragging defenders with him for extra yardage. The Wondercolts’ defense, too, was unrelenting, shutting down any attempt the other team made to gain momentum. Spike pushed through the offensive linemen multiple times that night and got countless amounts of pressure. He had gotten three sacks, in the first half alone and had even forced a fumble in which the defense recovered. By the end of the game, the scoreboard read 42-0, and the crowd erupted in cheers as the Wondercolts walked off the field victorious. Canterlot High was 2-0 for the first time in twelve years, and excitement pulsed through the air.

As Y/N walked to the locker room with the rest of the Wondercolts he saw his cousin and her friends waving and cheering at them. "You were marvelous out there, Y/N dear!"

Pinkie Pie, a friend of Rarity's jumped up and down with a big sign that read 'Go Wondercolts!' in huge print, a big smile on her face. "I think it's time we celebrate this successful start to the season! Party in the gymnasium to celebrate being 2-0! The 2-0 party celebration!" Y/N smiled, a party sounded nice. The team had been working nonstop for the last week practicing for this game and after starting the season so well, they deserved a bit of relaxation and partying.

In the locker room, as Y/N took off his jersey, Flash and Bulk made their way over to them. "Hey, way to go, Y/N!" Flash patted Y/N on the back. The two had once again shown just how great their teamwork was with one another. They had connected for three touchdowns, and the defense seemingly had no answer for the duo of Y/N and Flash.

"Yeah! You did great out there, Y/N! You look like a real pro! If we didn't already know it we would think you've played football your whole life." Bulk smiled as he held his water bottle in hand. Y/N and Bulk was another deadly combination that was giving defenses trouble. With Bulk's huge build, he towered over a lot of the guys on the field and it made it harder for them to get him down. And thanks to that huge build of his, Bulk had gotten a passing touchdown and a rushing touchdown.

"Thanks, you guys. I couldn't have done it without you." Y/N smiled as he and Flash did their handshake. Y/N turned to Bulk and did the same thing. The bond that the three of them had with one another had gotten stronger over time, with each week the three of them looked better.

The Coach came in and gave them some words before letting them go for the night. He was proud of them, anyone would be. Canterlot looked its best in years, and after starting 2-0, something they hadn't seen in a whole decade the excitement was everyone. Y/N had been benched mid-way through the fourth quarter, as the game was basically over, and as he looked around the stadium he was happy to see all the smiles and cheers from the crowd. Even Flash had said that the stadium hadn't been that loud in a long time.

Y/N and the others left the locker room and went home, happy with how things had started and excited for what was to come. But before the next game could arrive, Y/N and the others had a party to attend. And from what he had heard from Rarity, Pinkie was the best party planner ever so he was looking forward to this party. This would be his first party in a long time, years even. He never went to any of the parties that Crystal Prep held, mostly because he knew Sundrop would be there and more than likely find some way to humiliate him.

The next day, the school gymnasium was buzzing with energy. Pinkie Pie, ever the enthusiastic party planner, had arranged a celebration for the team. The entire school had been invited, and the gym was decorated with balloons and streamers in Canterlot’s colors, tables overflowing with snacks and drinks. Music filled the room, and students were dancing, talking, and enjoying the victorious atmosphere.

Y/N arrived with Flash, Bulk, and the rest of the team, instantly greeted by a wave of cheers and congratulations from their classmates. He couldn’t help but feel a swell of pride—he’d been focused on football for so long, but seeing how much the team’s success meant to everyone made it all the more worthwhile.

Pinkie bounced over to them, grinning widely. “Congratulations, guys! Two games in a row! You’re making history here!”

“Thanks, Pinkie!” Y/N laughed, feeling his excitement rise even higher.

Flash gave her a thumbs-up. “Yeah, thanks for putting this all together. I think the whole team could use some time to celebrate.”

As the night continued, Y/N and his teammates enjoyed the praise, exchanging stories from the field and laughing about the close calls and big plays that had made up the game. He couldn’t count the number of times he was pulled aside for a handshake or a slap on the back from classmates eager to congratulate him and the rest of the team.

At one point, he spotted his cousin Rarity mingling with her friends near the snack table. She waved at him, giving him an approving nod. Her support was always encouraging, and Y/N gave her a smile before turning back to his teammates, happily chatting about their upcoming games and dreams of a perfect season.

Hours passed, and the celebration showed no signs of slowing down. But Y/N, caught up in all the excitement, eventually realized he needed a quick break. The soda he’d downed earlier was catching up with him. Excusing himself from the crowd, he headed out of the gym to find the nearest restroom.

The hallway outside the gym was quiet, a stark contrast to the bustling party inside. Y/N walked down the hall, his footsteps echoing in the silence. As he turned a corner, however, he stopped in his tracks, surprised by what he saw.

Just a few feet away, Sunset Shimmer stood by a row of lockers. She had another student pinned against one, her hand pressed firmly on the door beside his head. The kid looked nervous, clearly uncomfortable, and Y/N could hear Sunset’s low, taunting voice as she smirked down at him.

“Come on, can’t you even say sorry?” she said, her tone cold and mocking. “Or are you just that useless?”

The kid mumbled something, but Sunset only scoffed, pushing him slightly harder against the locker before turning away with a smirk.

Y/N blinked in shock. This was not the Sunset Shimmer he’d heard about. From what Rarity had told him, Sunset was one of the kindest, most popular students at Canterlot High. She was known for helping others and going out of her way to make everyone feel welcome. But this Sunset was anything but kind. She looked cold, almost cruel.

Sunset walked away, not noticing Y/N watching her from around the corner. She disappeared down the hall, leaving the other student to adjust his backpack, looking a little shaken before he quickly headed in the opposite direction.

Y/N was taken aback. He’d never spoken to Sunset directly, but he knew enough from Rarity to find this behavior completely out of character. Rarity often talked about Sunset’s warmth and generosity, how she’d helped her with school events, projects, and even some rough days. Seeing her like this was a shock—and it left him wondering if something more was going on.

Y/N’s thoughts quickly turned to Sundrop, Sunset’s boyfriend and one of Y/N’s biggest bullies from Crystal Prep. Sundrop had a reputation for being mean-spirited and intimidating. Y/N had been on the receiving end of Sundrop’s teasing and cruel jokes more times than he could count, and he knew exactly how it felt to be pushed around by him. Could Sundrop’s influence be rubbing off on Sunset? Was she acting this way because of him?

He shook his head, unsettled. He hadn’t expected to see this side of Sunset, and it made him uneasy. He knew he should talk to Rarity about it later, see if she’d noticed anything strange with Sunset lately. Maybe there was something more going on that he didn’t know about.

Y/N glanced back down the hall, then remembered he still needed to get to the restroom. He quickly continued his way, but the unsettling image of Sunset’s actions lingered in his mind. After finishing up in the restroom, he returned to the gym, trying to shake off the encounter and focus on the party, but his thoughts kept drifting back to what he’d seen.

The celebration continued, with more dancing, laughter, and endless stories from their latest victory. But Y/N couldn’t help but feel a nagging concern. Sunset’s behavior didn’t sit right with him, and he knew he’d have to figure out what was going on—both for his own peace of mind and for the sake of the friend his cousin trusted so much.

The party may have been a celebration of the team’s success, but Y/N couldn’t shake the feeling that there were still challenges to face off the field.

As he left the gym and walked home, he couldn’t help but feel both a sense of accomplishment and a lingering worry. The season had started off stronger than he could have hoped, and the school was rallying behind the team in a way he’d never experienced before. But now, there was something else to worry about—something he felt compelled to help fix if he could.