“Any questions?” Fuchsia asked as she joined Trixie and Lavender at a table. “You in the back, with the red and white hair.”

“Why did you all become magicians?” She asked as I leaned against the wall.

“It’s a simple story really,” Fuchsia admitted. “I’m just the assistant but for me personally I love the intrigue behind it. It’s fascinating what people can do. I’m really into sleight of hand. I can’t answer for my friends but that’s my reasons.”

“Hey Sunset,” Cloud Kicker said from behind me. “Some show huh? Trixie and Lavender really came a long way since freshman year.”

“That they did,” I agreed with a smirk as the three continued answering questions from the audience. “It’s nice of them to sign stuff for the kids and take pictures. I didn’t expect them to answer questions. That’s a new addition.”

“Yeah I know,” Cloud Kicker stared ahead and kicked the gym floor. “Got a helluva mess to clean up.”

“Typical of their shows. Me and the others stick around to help clean up. It’s what friends do after all. Plus we get in for free. Trixie gives us free tickets to all her shows.”

“Nice,” Cloud Kicker commented as she looked around. “Seen Blossomforth around?”

“Finally gonna ask her out?” I smirked at her as she shrugged before grinning at me.

“Maybe I will maybe I won’t. Maybe I just wanna get some alone time.”

“Good luck with that one,” I snorted as Dinky bounced up with Ruby. “She doesn’t seem the type to give out if you get my drift.”

“Hey Sunny!” Ruby shouted as I smiled at the two. “Who is the stranger?”

“Are you cheating on my sister?” Dinky demanded and crossed her arms. Me and Cloud Kicker made eye contact before laughing.

“No I’m not. This is Cloud Kicker. She’s a friend. Plus she has a thing for a certain flower named girl,” I taunted with a evil smile.

“Good,” Dinky growled. “Because if you cheat on Derpy, I’ll break your arms and legs. Sonata has been teaching me karate.”

“Uh huh,” I chuckled. It’s adorable she thinks she could beat me up but it’s not like I’m gonna hurt a kid though. “Did you two enjoy the show?”

“Mhm!” Ruby grinned. “Trixie gave me her magicians hat and when I told her I wanted to be a magician just like. She told me I’d need it and to put it to good use when the time came.”

“Huh,” Cloud Kicker mused. “Didn’t expect that from Trixie. She has an ego like Rainbow.”

“She does at times,” I admitted. “But it’s part of the Trixie charm and we all love her for it.”

“Lavender gave me hers!” Dinky grinned as she showed me the hat. Sure enough the words L.L were wrote on the underside of it.

“My cousin always was the friendliest of the three,” Cloud Kicker admitted as she stared at Lavender taking a picture with Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle. “Fuchsia is pretty nice. Seems to have a serious hatred of Fluttershy. Trixie is well, she’s Trixie. She’s an enigma.”

“Well looks like they are wrapping up the questions and photos,” I commented as Fuchsia and Trixie knelt down next to a kid for a photo. “Come with me, Kicker. Dinky, Ruby, have fun and stay close to my friends or family. Don’t want you guys lost.”

“Okay,” Cloud Kicker said we walked up to Lavender who was waving to a few people as she tossed some garage away.

“Hey Lavender,” I grinned. “Great work. The fire trick you did was pretty damn cool.”

“Thanks Sunset. Thought your aunt was gonna strangle Trixie during the knife throwing,” Lavender chuckled as she turned around, narrowing her eyes. “Cousin.”

“Hey cousin. That was an uh impressive show,” Cloud Kicker smirked. “That knife trick had me on the edge of my seat.”

“Uh huh,” Lavender folded her arms coldly. “What do you want, Cloud?”

“You seriously are still mad at me? You can’t ignore me forever. We’re family after all.”

“I can try,” Lavender grumbled. “I’ll be damned if you think I forgot about us fighting over anon a miss.”

“What more do you want from me? I’ve been to every show, left notes in your locker and countless phone calls,” Cloud Kicker snapped. “This is ridiculous. Family doesn’t just ignore each other like this Lav.”

“You’re right. Family supports family too. Which you didn’t support me siding with Sunset. So why exactly am I supposed to give you the time of the day now,” Lavender said coldly.

“Because she’s your family,” I said as they looked at me. “This has been going on for too long. So are you two done giving each other the silent treatment.”

The two stares at each other silently. I caught Trixie and Fuchsia out of the corner of my eye watching us intently as Lyra talked to them.

“Fine,” Lavender said finally. “But my rules. We take it slow, just like Sunset is doing with the Raingoons.”

“Fine by me,” Cloud Kicker answered. “Glad your back.”

“Hm. Glad to be back I suppose. It does feel nice I guess,” Lavender admitted with a faint smile. “Let’s go get shakes. Been to every show huh? I’ve noticed you at a lot with your friends.”

“Mhm,” Cloud Kicker agreed. “You’ve came a long way since freshman year.”

“Got that right,” I agreed.

“Thanks you two.”

“No problem. I gotta go. Lyra asked me to come over tonight because apparently she got a weird package. Bon Bon and Vinyl are coming over too. They’re being kinda weird I noticed. Lyra hasn’t noticed it yet,” I said. “Thanks for entertaining my cousin.”

“Oh anytime,” Lavender waved a hand dismissively. “She’s a cute kid. Super eager. She has potential to be a good magician if she keeps it up.”

“I assume your family is here for the Friendship Games?” Cloud Kicker asked and scoffed.

“Yeah. Apparently they have a good feeling this year,” I answered and watched Lightning start folding up chairs with Trixie and Aria. “I’ll see you guys around?”

Lavender and Cloud Kicker both nodded their agreement as they started to help us all clean up the messy gym. People can be so messy.

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