Berry's Sunset(Part Two)

"That's seriously all they had her come here for?" Shoeshine snorted as they observed Twilight unfurl a banner and wave down at the dignitaries.

Sunset frowned slightly.

"I guess so. Apparently having all four princesses present for their trip here makes it feel like an important one to them. The Duke and Duchess of Maretonia are fairly egotistical, but don't tell anypony I said that." Sunset stated. "I've only ever met them once and that was at the Grand Galloping Gala one year."

"The what now?" Rose asked.

"It's a yearly party for the upperclass ponies in Canterlot. It's really boring and stuffy. Only real upside is the alcohol to be honest." Sunset explained.

"Aren't you a bit young to be drinking?" Lightning Dust pointed out.

"Nah, drinking age in Equestria is sixteen. Speaking of which, I'll be right back." She trotted over to a stand and talked to the salespony for a few moments. Berry watched as she and the pony shared a quick laugh and Sunset levitated some bits her way. Sunset levitated a cup to her mouth and took a long sip before throwing the cup away and stumbling back to the group.

"That was a bit stronger than expected." Sunset admitted with a giggle. "Been a long time. Crystal ponies don't mess around with their drinks."

"Wait, you're an upperclass pony?" Sea Swirl asked Sunset. She quickly shook her head.

"No. I'm from a tiny village called Shady Oaks. Dad is a miner, mom is a book keeper. We didn't always have a lot, so moving to Canterlot and being Celestia's student was a change. A big one. I got pretty used to stealing food back home for my siblings and mom. Dad typically skipped dinners so we had enough. Kinda hurt really seeing that. Main reason I left home and came here, one less mouth to feed." Sunset admitted sadly as she stared down at her hooves.

Berry frowned and absentmindedly reached down and scratched Sunset's ears.

"Be careful, those are sensitive." Sunset said as she leaned into the scratching and let out a mewing sound. Berry quickly pulled her hand away.

"I'm sorry." She mumbled.

"I didn't say stop, Berry." Sunset pointed. "Just to be careful. At least I'm not a pegasus."

"Uh, why not?" Raindrops asked. Sunset stared up at her.

"Wings are sensitive. Very sensitive, I once had a pegasus friend who loved getting her wings stroked." Sunset smirked. "It turns pegasus on."

Raindrops turned a bright shade of red.

"Oh." She answered simply and stepped back into the group of students, red faced. Sunset pointed a hoof at a spinning heart.

"That's the crystal heart, it keeps the empire safe. It gives the crystal ponies their shiny look. But don't touch it." Sunset warned. "Oh and there's a random statue of Spike over there. Bigger than anticipated, to be honest."

"That's what she said." Shoeshine mumbled, snickering. "Ow!" She rubbed the spot on the back of her head.

"I heard that." Sunset called out, smirking. She tossed the stick to the ground and sat down.

"We don't have our phones. What time even is it?" Sweetie Belle asked. Sunset gave a quick look at the sun setting.

"Considering Celestia is lowering the sun at the moment, seven thirty because of where the sun is." Sunset shrugged. "We should probably get back to the castle. Twilight is probably gonna be disappointed about just waving and unfurling a banner."

"At least it isn't a far walk." Bulk Biceps commented.

Sunset smirked and tapped her horn.

"Why walk when we can teleport?" She asked as her horn started to glow. A few seconds later, they were standing in a small hallway with Twilight.

"I'm gonna puke." Derpy groaned, looking green. Sunset levitated a trash can to her.

"Here. Use the can." She told the grey girl. Derpy quickly held the trashcan to her mouth for a few moments before turning back to her normal color.

"I think I'm good for now." She mumbled.

The door swung open and Sunset quickly teleported her classmates into the room next to them. She and Twilight quickly bowed as the Duke and Duchess approached.

"Your Highness, thank you for understanding our desire to keep the number privy to these confidential meetings to a minimum." The Duke stated after being slightly."

"Of course." Twilight answered as she stood back up. The Duchess gazed at Sunset.

"Hello again Sunset Shimmer. Nice to meet you again. Shame you abandoned your studies when you did, you would probably be in Princess Twilight's spot." She said calmly. Sunset gave a soft growl and Twilight subtly nudged her.

"Easy, Sunset." She whispered. In the closet, Shoeshine looked like she was about to explode.

"Who the hell does she think she is talking down to Sunset like that?" She fumed.

"Honestly. So rude, Sunset was right about them." Octavia agreed.

Princess Celestia, Luna and Cadence entered the room followed by the human versions of Luna and Celestia.

"Those rude arrogant bitches." Sunset growled. "Should have turned her into a chihuahua with all her goddamm yapping."

Shoeshine snickered at that as she exited the closet.

"She was pretty rude." She agreed.

"Is there anything else I can do to assist with their visit?" Twilight asked. Cadence frowned slightly.

"I'm sorry Twilight but their visit is already over." Cadence told the younger alicorn.

"Oh." Twilight said as she lowered her head.

"Something wrong?" Princess Luna asked.

"I guess I just don't really understand why I'm here." Twilight admitted. "Couldn't one of the Royal Guard have unfurled the banner?"

"Having all four of us in the Empire to greet them let's the dignitaries know that their visit is considered an important one." Princess Celestia explained.

"Told you." Sunset whispered to Shoeshine.

"Plus, it gives me an opportunity to see my favorite sister in law." Cadence smiled as she wrapped a hoof around Twilight's neck.

"And I'm happy to see you, all of you." Twilight smiled back.

"But?" Cadence asked as she lifted Twilight's head with a hoof.

"But I- well it's just Princess Luna raises the moon, Princess Celestia raises the sun, you protect the Crystal Empire and all I seem to do is smile and wave." Twilight grumbled. She walked to the balcony and rested on it.

"It's not that I'm ungrateful for all the things that I've earned, for all the journeys I have taken, all the lessons that I've learned. But I wonder where I'm going now, what my role is meant to be. I don't know how to travel to a future I can't see." Twilight softly sang.

"Is she really singing now?" Shoeshine mumbled.

"I guess so." Lily whispered. Twilight faced Sunset and the princesses.

"I have my wings, I wear this crown I'm a princess, this is true. But it's still unclear to me just what I am meant to do. I want to have a purpose, want to do all that I can. I want to make a contribution, I want to a part of the plan." Twilight sang.

"She has a good singing voice." Sweetie Belle mumbled as Bon Bon nodded.

"Indeed." She concured.

"Just wait." Sunset smirked knowingly.

"Your destiny is uncertain and that's some times hard to take. But it'll become much clearer with every new choice you make." Celestia placed a hoof on her back and smiled. Sunset took a deep breath and stepped forward. She never heard this song before but part of Equestrian magic was you automatically knew lyrics even if you never heard the song before.

"Patience is never easy, I understand wanting more. I know how hard it is to wait to spread out your wings and soar." Sunset and Princess Luna sang in unison.

"I never knew our principals could sing." Lyra said in awe. A general consensus echoed around her.

"I never knew Sunset could sing." Fluttershy mumbled.

"But you stand here for a reason, you are gifted and you are strong. That crown is upon your head because you belong." Cadence sang as Twilight blushed softly.

"Know that your time is coming soon, as the sun rises so does the moon. As love finds a place in every heart, you are princess you'll play your part." The four sang.

"We understand you wanting more." Princess Luna started. "A chance to shine, a chance to soar." She continued as she took into the sky.

"Soon will come the day it turns around." Cadence finished singing as Twilight gazed up at the three alicorns flying above her and quickly smiled at Sunset standing in front of her.

"Know that your time is coming soon, as the sun rises so does the moon. As love finds a place in every heart, you are princess you'll play your part." The four sang again. Celestia placed a hoof on Twilights shoulder. "You are a princess, you'll play your part." She finished singing softly. "Your time will come." She told Twilight as she pulled her into a hug. She glanced at Sunset and smiled proudly.

"I've missed your singing, Sunset." She said warmly. Sunset turned a bright shade of red at the compliment. She was picked up and hugged.

"That was amazing!" Berry gushed as she hugged Sunset.

"Where did you learn to sing like that?" Sweetie Belle asked, an eager look in her eyes. Sunset shrugged as best she could given her current circumstances.

"Practice. I've never even heard that song to be honest." She admitted. Rarity raised an eyebrow.

"Then how did you know the lyrics, darling?" She questioned.

"Equestrian magic." Twilight answered as she smirked up at Sunset being squeezed by Berry. "We automatically know lyrics to songs even if we never heard it before. Helps with town sing alongs. Winter Wrap Up, Hearths Warming Eve. You get the point."

"Where's the pony versions of Rainbow and the others?" Sunset asked.

Twilight snorted and rolled her eyes.

"Applejack and Rainbow are hitting up the bars. Some competition or some nonsense. Fluttershy went with to keep them out of trouble, but we will probably have to carry their drunken selves back to the castle. Spike and Pinkie are at Donut Joe's right now with Minuette, Lemon Hearts and Twinkleshine. Rarity is looking at dresses I believe." Twilight explained.

Sunset smiled.

"I haven't seen Lemon Hearts, Twinkleshine, Minuette or Lyra in years." She admitted.

"Uh, I'm right here." Human Lyra raised a hand. Sunset rolled her eyes.

"I meant your pony counterpart. We went to Celestia's School For Gifted Unicorns together. Sure, I was a few classes ahead of her but we were cool. I remember Moondancer a little. She was rather reclusive for a bit." Sunset told the mint human. Twilight chuckled.

"I think Spike has a crush on Minuette." She said, grinning. Sunset raised an eyebrow and tried to look down at her.

"What happened to him having the hots for Rarity? Wasn't that a thing that was going on for a while?" Sunset asked confused. Human Rarity choked on air.

"Spike has a what on me?" She demanded. Twilight quickly waved a hoof.

"Not on you, on my worlds Rarity. And I'm not sure, he moved on I guess. I do ship him and Minuette a bit. He could go well with Lemon Hearts and Twinkleshine too. You remember when Minuette had her phase when she wanted to be called Colgate because she wanted to be a dentist?" Twilight laughed.

Sunset burst out laughing and wiped a tear out of her eye.

"I remember that, that was hilarious. Remember when Twinkleshine got voted most bangable pony in that secret poll going around?" Sunset chuckled.

Twilight fell over laughing.

"I'm surprised you didn't make it on that list, Sunset. There was a lot of colts interested in you." Twilight recovered and stood up. Sunset shook her head.

"I'm not that attractive, Twilight." She admitted. "Ow!" She rubbed the back of her head with a hoof where Berry smacked her.

"You are gorgeous, don't ever say that again." Berry said sternly. Shoeshine laughed and Berry stared.

"Finally! Someone other than me getting hit on the back of the head." Shoeshine smirked.

"That can quickly change, dear." Sea Swirl said, smirking. "You have a way of speaking before thinking."

"All of your rooms have been outfitted with beds for your body sizes. A normal ponies bed wouldn't fit a human so we changed them with spells. They're all in that hallway. It'll have your names on the doors on cards." Twilight interrupted and yawned. "I have to go check up with Fluttershy real fast, see how drunk Rainbow and Applejack are. Hopefully this time I don't need to speak to the Royal Guard and get them out of a jail cell. Goodnight everypony." Twilight rolled her eyes and smiled as she quickly teleported away.

"Can every unicorn teleport?" Lyra wondered aloud.

"Yes." Sunset immediately answered. "You've seen me teleport all over today. It takes a lot of energy and strength though so most try to avoid doing it for long periods of time."

"Is that all you can do?" Lyra continued.

"No. I can turn items into other things, use spells, walk on clouds with my magic, use it to find gems and other minerals. That spell isn't as strong as this world's Rarity because that's her special talent. I can also use my magic as a weapon for self defense or offense." Sunset explained.

"Like to hurt people?" Octavia nervously asked.

"It can be, but I've never used it to harm or kill other ponies. Even when I was evil and running the school, I never physically hurt anyone." Sunset told her and Octavia seemed to calm down.

"You hurt us." Hoops called out and Sunset's eyes narrowed.

"I forgot you three were here, come here. And you guys deserved that for insulting Berry." The three nervously approached her and her horn glowed as she shot a beam at them. In their place, three potted cactus' sat and Octavia made a gasping sound.

"Sunset. Turn them back." Princess Celestia said sternly and Sunset rolled her eyes.

"Fine, fine. You're no fun." She grumbled as she shot another beam at them and three boys were curled up in a ball shaking. "Should have turned them into dildos for what massive dicks they are."

Shoeshine snickered and gave Sunset a hoof bump.

"Good one." She smirked.

Octavia gave a loud yawn.

"I'm going to bed, goodnight." She mumbled as she headed down the castles hallway.

Sunset rested on the bed, her hooves behind her head as she watched Berry fluff a pillow.

"Do you three like it here so far?" She questioned.

"I love it. So many mythological creatures. Like I'm currently talking to a living, breathing unicorn. This was my dream for years." Lyra gushed. Bon Bon rolled her eyes as she laid on the bed.

"Ever since you offered, she's been talking about this trip nonstop." Bon Bon smiled. "I like it here. The cupcakes are surprisingly good."

"It's beautiful, I've never seen a building made of crystal's." Berry admitted. "I don't like you drinking earlier, I've been sober for months now. You taking a drink is making it harder for me to not get drunk right now."

Sunset frowned.

"I'm sorry, I wasn't thinking. It won't happen again." She promised. Bon Bon and Lyra looked to each other nervously and Bon Bon opened her mouth to speak when a loud scream stunned her. Sunset shot up and stared at the door.

"What the hell was that?" She demanded.

"Stay here, I'm gonna go find out." Sunset ordered as she trotted out the room. "Sounded like Princess Celestia." She ran down the hall as fast as her hooves could carry her. As she did, others door opened. A tired Vinyl rubbed her eyes.

"Sunset? What the hell was that?" She asked sleepily.

"No clue. Stay in your rooms. I don't know what's going on, if it isn't safe don't make yourselves targets." Sunset demanded. Octavia nodded and yanked Vinyl back in the room and locked it.

"Princess Celestia?" Sunset called out as she entered her room just as Twilight did.

"Tirek has returned." Luna said simply as Celestia paced in the corner. "We believe he escaped Tartarus when Cerberus abandoned his post."

Twilight frowned.

"That was a long time ago, why is he just now starting to steal magic?" She asked. A crashing sound at the door got their attention and Luna opened the door with her magic. Three girls and Vinyl fell into the room.

"Sweetie Belle, Scootaloo, Apple Bloom and Vinyl. Didn't I tell you to stay in your rooms?" Sunset said frowning.

Vinyl rubbed the back of her head.

"I caught these three sneaking out and figured to tag along. At least I could keep them out of trouble but we overheard you." Vinyl mumbled.

"What the hell is a Tirek?" Scootaloo demanded. Celestia sighed and levitated a book to the table in front of them and opened it.

"Tirek and his brother Scorpan came here from a distant land, intent on stealing Equestrian magic. But soon Scorpan came to appreciate the ways of Equestria. Even befriending a young unicorn wizard." Celestia explained and paused.

"Scorpan urged his brother to abandon their plans. When Tirek refused, Scorpan alerted us to his intentions. Scorpan returned to his land and Tirek was sent to Tartarus for his crimes." Luna picked up and finished.

"But it appears he has found a way to escape." Celestia told her. Luna sighed and levitated the rest of the students in. Lyra fell on Berry and rubbed her head sheepishly.

"Sorry." She mumbled as she stood up.

"His time in Tartarus left him very weak. He's just now gained enough strength to use dark powers." Celestia admitted.

"With each passing moment, he grows stronger still." Princess Luna shook her head.

"And I know just the princess who can stop him." Cadence said smiling.

"Yes. I'll find him and-" Twilight raised a hoof and spread her wings out.

"No, Twilight." Celestia interrupted her firmly. "I'm afraid I must call in another to stop Tirek. Discord." Luna, Cadence and Twilight gasped at the same time.

"Maybe we should head home." Principal Celestia mused.

"No." Princess Luna shook her head. "Tirek doesn't know of the portal. If he found out it existed and somehow got to that world, who knows what damage he could do. It would mean the end of your world. Especially if he succeeds in stealing all of Equestrias magic."

"I'm afraid my sister is right." Princess Celestia agreed. "If he found out there's more worlds than just Equestria out there, the damage he could do would be irreversible."

"So we just sit here?" Principal Celestia challenged.

"No." Cadence shook her head. "We will be sending you to Ponyville with Sunset. It's only logical that Tirek's first place to go to would be here. To steal mine and the other princesses magic. We need to send you and the group far away from here."

Princess Celestia nodded.

"I have full faith in Sunset. Listen to her and stay close. She will watch over you till Discord defeats Tirek." Celestia nodded at Sunset. "Stay safe, my friend."

"You too Princess. Nothing will happen to them." Sunset promised.

"We must get prepared for the worst." Princess luna announced. Sunset nodded and her horn glowed in preparation to teleport.

"Sunset?" She turned around and faced Celestia. "I'm proud of you." Sunset nodded again and smiled as she disappeared from the room with the others.

A bright flash of light illuminated the library and a bunch of people tumbled to their knees.

"Does that ever get any less disorienting?" Daisy groaned. Sunset shook her head and fell over.

"Sunset!" Berry called as she picked her up. "Are you okay?"

"I'm fine. Just tired, magical over exertion. I've been doing a lot of teleporting recently. Normally just me is fine but I have a big group of people to teleport with me. Puts more of a strain on my magic the more I do it." Sunset yawned. "I just need a nap and I'll be fine." She jumped out of Berry's arms and curled up in a ball in the corner.

"Wake me up when the sun comes up." She yawned and closed her eyes. Quiet snoring came from the corner and Berry giggled.

"Even as a pony she snores." She mused.

"So what do we do now?" Raindrops asked. "There's a magic stealing freak on the loose."

Cloudkicker shrugged.

"Just sit and wait till it blows over I guess and then go home." She sat down and picked up a book from a shelf. A bright light blinded her as Twilight appeared in the library.

"Sorry." She apologized. "Forgot about you guys being here."

"How are we able to fit in here anyway?" Thunderlane asked.

"We have big creatures in this world. Griffins, Sea creatures and dragons. We need massive rooms and ceilings if they come inside. A added benefit right now." Twilight explained. "Where is Sunset?"

Shoeshine pointed to the corner.

"She's over there asleep. Something about magical exertion." She explained.

Twilight rolled her eyes.

"She always was a stubborn pony. Kind of like Applejack, never asks for help with anything." She grumbled.

"Ah'm right here ya know?". Human Applejack folded her arms.

"No. No, leave me alone!" Sunset screamed and shot up, panting.

"Sunset, what the hell was that?" Berry demanded. Sunset realized she was still in a room full of people and took in their nervous looks, she turned bright red.

"It was nothing." She mumbled.

"It didn't look like nothing." Twilight stated as she stared Sunset down.

"Fine, I've been having nightmares after the Fall Formal." Sunset admitted. "Turning into that thing again."

Twilight plopped down next to her and wrapped a wing around her.

"That wasn't you. That was the crowns fault. You aren't that pony anymore, you're something better." Twilight said reassuringly.

"Am I?" Sunset asked softly. "Ow!" She rubbed her head and glared up. Shoeshine sat back down and grinned at Sea Swirl.

"Now I know why you hit me all the time when I'm being stupid, it's quite therapeutic." She closed her eyes.

"How long should it take Discord to capture Tirek you think?" Sweetie Belle asked.

"Not long. He can sense a magical imbalance, when Tirek steals magic he will be there to catch him." Twilight explained.

"Yes, it will be quite the easy undertaking." A miniature Discord popped out of her mane.

"Gah!" Twilight screamed as she jumped to her hooves and shook her mane. "Discord! Get out of my mane and never do that again."

Discord snapped his fingers and appeared full sized.

"Shouldn't you be busy right now?" Twilight demanded. Discord snapped his fingers again and appeared in a military uniform, pacing back and forth.

"Yes, yes. Just preparing for my important mission. It appears I have quite an important role in Equestria now. Maybe they should make me an alicorn princess." He snapped again and had pink wings with a crown and horn.

"Mwah! Mwah!" He blew kisses with his hand and threw fake flowers.

"In your dreams." Twilight rolled her eyes.

Discord thread the wings and crown off into a trashcan. He flattened the horn into his head and rolled his eyes.

"Oh, I don't dream of such things. Ask Princess Luna." He smirked. "I'm certain you all know I've been tasked with capturing a certain escapee."

"Big deal." Spike crawled out from under a pile of books, startling Starlight.

"You're right Spike. It is a big deal." Discord agreed as he blew a bubble from a pipe around Spike and he started floating till it popped. Human Rainbow caught him and set him down.

"Anyways," he continued. "I noticed Twilight hasn't opened her little box back at the Tree of Harmony. I only bring it up because what if something inside it will help her prove her royal worth. I only mention it because she was feeling like her role as princess doesn't equate to much."

"How do you know what she was feeling?" Equestrian Pinkie screamed. Flitter jumped.

"Gah! Where did she come from?" She scooted back against a wall. Twilight rolled her eyes.

"It's Pinkie, don't ask." She warned. Discord leaned against a wall and threw his head back.

"Oh, is eavesdropping not the way to find out what your best pals are feeling? Oh woo is me will I ever learn the intricate nuisances of being a good friend." He sat up and grinned. Twilight raised an eyebrow and glared at him. He quickly coughed into his fist.

"Anyway, I suppose now is as good time as any to make my exit." He sat on a moped and teleported.

"Where the hell did he get a moped?" Watermelody wondered. A popping sound filled the room as Discord reappeared.

"Oh, I almost left with the journal you and the pony versions of them," he gestured at human Rainbow and the other counterparts of the elements. "Have been keeping. Such a fascinating read, you girls have learned so much. I've marked some interesting passages you really should read." He balanced the book on Twilights horn and smirked. "Now, I must be going. Fluttershy asked me to pick up some cucumber sandwiches after I singlehandedly defeat Tirek. Toodles!" He opened a door out of nowhere and walked through it, slamming it behind him.

"Good riddance!" Twilight yelled after him. "Let's show you guys around Ponyville, shall we?"

"That Discord guy is annoying." Human Rainbow grumbled.

"I'm gonna go to the castle of the two sisters, maybe I can find something to read about how to open that damn chest." Twilight growled. "Be on the lookout, who knows how far Tirek is. Last I heard he was in Manehatten and the Pegasi were headed there with the Wonderbolts to stop him."

"Why is our soccer team in Equestria?" Lily asked.

"The Wonderbolts, not Wondercolts." Sunset corrected. "The Wonderbolts are the most experienced fliers in all of Equestria. They are like the air force. They mainly do air shows now, but can be mobilized for military action on order of any of the princesses if the situation demands it."

Sunset trotted off to a bakery looking building in the distance.

"And that concludes the tour of Ponyville." Sunset announced as she approached the door of the library. They had been out all night and were exhausted. "Huh, the sun should be up by now." She and the others observed the sun shakily rise and then fall following the moon before the sun took it's proper place in the sky.

"What the heck was that?" Human Rainbow wondered.

Sunset rubbed her chin. "I have no idea." She admitted. Her horn glowed as she prepared to open the door when it exploded.

"Jesus!" Sunset hit the ground as pieces of wood flew over her head. She shot to her hooves and stared Twilight in the eyes.

"A little warning next time, please. Are you feeling alright, Twilight?" Sunset asked as Twilight twitched and teleported.

"I'm fine." Twilight stammered as she spread her wings. "Tirek is close, get to safety. He has the ability to steal flight as well now. Rumor is he's gone after earth pony magic too now. Without the pegasi, there won't be any rain. Head to town hall, it's big enough to keep you all hidden." Twilight pointed a shaking hoof as she twitched again. "I need to get ready in case this goes south." She took off into the sky and left a crater where she has been standing with a purple trial following her.

"Waaaah!" Sunset could hear Twilight screaming in the distance.

"You heard her, let's go." Sunset teleported them all to the town hall and used her magic to lock the door. She jumped when she heard a roar in the distance.

"What the hell was that?" Lily stammered. Sunset pulled the blinds down and froze.

"Tirek." She whispered as she stared at him draining an old mare of her magic and tossing her aside. Rose knelt down next to her and peered out the window.

"He's scary than I thought. What is that?" She wondered.

"A centaur." Human Lyra said helpfully, her eyes wide as she watched him suck magic out of pegasus who crashed to the ground. Some of the other students shivered at Sunsets fearful demeanor. Anything that had her afraid must be awful, they reasoned. A loud popping sound echoed the room.

"Hello, Sunset." Discord said coolly. She spun around to face him.

"I see you failed at capturing him. At least he hasn't taken your magic so you can fight him." She said as she gave him a quick hug. She stared up at him confused when he shook her off. "Did you get the hamburgers and such for them as I asked? They can't really survive on pony food."

"I did." He held up a plate and dumped it on the ground. "It'll be the last decent meal you all will have for some time." Sunset stared at him with growing confusion.

"What are you talking about?" Cloudchaser asked nervously. Discord snapped his fingers and Sunset was suddenly wrapped in chains to a chair behind her.

"Hey! What are you doing?" She demanded as she struggled against the chain's. Discord rolled his eyes at her.

"Discord! Is there any pony in there?" Tirek shouted.

"Just one." Discord called out cheerfully as Sunset's blood ran cold.

"What have you done?" She demanded as she kept struggling. "We are friends, you idiot."

"Oh we were. Tirek offered me so much more than friendship and tea parties. Surely you saw my betrayal coming?" He asked as he took a step toward her.

"You do realize the others of the Mane Six will stop you, right?" She questioned. Discord chuckled and waved a claw.

"The pony versions of Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Rarity and Fluttershy have already had their magic drained. They aren't a problem." He declared.

"Well, Princess Celestia, Luna and Cadence will intervene then." Sunset retorted desperately.

"They have been banished to Tartarus after giving their magic to Twilight." He patted her head. "Wait here while I talk to my partner." She gave a unponylike growl as he teleported out the building.

"What are we gonna do? Our principals are banished, the elements are defeated." Flash Sentry asked nervously.

"Soon enough,there won't be an earth pony, pegasus or unicorn who can stand up to us." Discord announced eagerly.

"Us? Who said anything about us?" Tirek said as he levitated Discord.

"You did?" Discord pointed out.

"What is happening now?" Sunset asked as she tried and failed to look out the window. Berry and Mystery Mint were busy tugging on the chain's trying to set her free. Watermelody knelt down and looked out the window.

"Currently, it appears Discord is getting betrayed like he betrayed us." She informed the group.

"Does no one here know loyalty?" Rainbow fumed.

"You helped me grow strong and given me the means to take Princess Twilight's magic. You no longer have any use to me." Tirek told the floating Discord. He opened his mouth and sucked the magic out of Discord. As he did so, the chain's around Sunset disappeared and she jumped to her hooves off the chair. She used her magic to unlock the door to town hall and flung it open. She stepped into the doorway and glared at Tirek. She crouched low into a fighting position and her horn started to glow.

"You said this medallion was given to you by someone close to you. That it was a sign of friendship." Discord mumbled from the ground. Tirek glanced down at him and narrowed his eyes.

"My brother who betrayed me. You're as worthless as he is." Tirek snapped as he focused back on Sunset.

"That was cold." Vinyl muttered.

"Sunset darling, what are you about to do?" Rarity demanded. Sunset glanced back and took in the sight behind her. She saw her classmates huddled up in the back, fear on their face and eyes. Sweetie Belle was hanging on to Rarity and Blossomforth was hiding behind Cloudkicker. Sunset tore her look away and continued to glare at Tirek.

"Get behind me."