Every Dark Night Turns Into Day

“So what’s the emergency?” Lavender asked as we jogged down the sidewalk to our school. Why Rainbow sent me a text saying there was a big emergency I have no idea but it’s probably something magical and only I can deal with. As usual.

“Who knows?” I answered as the statue came into view. “Probably something only we can deal with.”

“Typical,” Lavender scoffed with a grin. “Surprised you invited me along. Typically Lightning Dust or Aria is one I’d bring along for a fight.”

“I’m not planning for a fight. Besides, we haven’t really had much opportunity to hang out recently with us both having busy schedules,” I explained as we slowed to a walk. “Figured now is a good time. Especially if it’s a magical emergency. Might as well have at least two elements of harmony involved.”

“Good point,” Lavender admitted. “Nice to finally be able to breath. It’s been so busy around the school recently. Haven’t touched my guitar in about a week sadly.”

“Ooh better get to,” I teased. “Don’t wanna lose your touch.”

“Oh please,” my blonde haired friend scoffed. “I’m too awesome to ever lose my touch.”

“Isn’t that modest of you,” I smirked dryly. “Trixie has been rubbing off on you I see.”

“Maybe a little,” Lavender admitted as we saw Rainbow sitting with the others. “Oh Rarity and Fluttershy are here. You wanna turn around?”

“Nah. I’ll just ignore them.”

“Thank God Fuchsia isn’t here,” Lavender muttered. “She wouldn’t be too happy to see Fluttershy again.”

“Again?” I echoed in confusion.

“It’s complicated between the two. They had a pretty nasty falling out in middle school I think. Either middle school or freshman year. All I know is it got super bad,” Lavender explained.

“Damn,” I answered. “She never said anything about that to me.”

“I don’t know why,” Lavender shrugged. “Anon a miss probably brought up a lot of bad memories there.”

“Probably,” I agreed we got closer. “What’s the emergency Rainbow? Did princess Twilight come over? Is there a magical issue only we can solve?”

“Ah was just telling Dash a broken guitar string isn’t an emergency,” Applejack grumbled as she folded her arms.

“I was in the middle of particularly difficult dress repair,” Rarity said and rolled her eyes.

“I just finished up story time at the shelter. Now I have to restart,” Fluttershy whispered as she stared at me. I ignored her of course.

“Well our biggest fans wanted us to play for them,” Rainbow explained and pointed to my sister, Sweetie Belle and Apple Bloom. Scootaloo grinned at me and Lavender, waving. “But my guitar broke a string and I don’t have another. Got any extras?” We all groaned as I opened my backpack and pulled one out.

“I always carry extras. Here,” I handed her it.

“We also uh need a back up guitar player,” Rainbow said nervously. “You game Sunset? If Lavender wants to, she can join in.” Lavender looked at me and shrugged.

“Sure,” I answered. “I’ll meet you guys in there.”

“Okay,” Rainbow flashed me a grateful smile, nodding at Lavender. “Let’s go!” They all disappeared into the school as I sat down and pulled my book out with a pen.

“Dear Princess Twilight, things are surprisingly looking up for us all. Lyra and the others miss you. We might come by for a visit. Starlight asked us to come to her village for the Sunset Celebration. And no, I have nothing to do with it. The others have already asked that. Adagio and Aria have been curious about how much Equestria has changed. Hope you can talk to me soon. Hopefully things are okay over there. It’s been a few days since I’ve heard from ya and you’re usually really good about replying quickly. Probably dealing with some crazy Ponyville nonsense. Rainbow told me shit goes down over there the last time I visited. Anyway, I’m looking forward to your response. Tell Moondancer, Lemon Hearts, Minuette, Twinkleshine, Lyra and Bon Bon I’ll try to come for a few days after this Friendship Games nonsense. Stay safe Twi. Yours truly, Sunset Shimmer.”

I closed the book as a bus stopped and a girl with a hoodie pulled over her head approached the statue holding something. I stared at her in confusion as I stood up and started to approach her. She was focusing on the statue in a way that made me uncomfortable.

Nobody knew about the portal except my friends, family and the principals. Not even the other students knew. We purposeful didn’t tell them so it was potentially abused or told to the government. Knowing the CIA, they’d probably use it for some weird shady shit and I’d rather not doom Equestria.

“Can I help you with something?” I called out as she flinched. She ran around the statue as I got closer to her. She ran faster to the bus stop and jumped on the bus as the door opened. The doors closed before I could get on and I watched helplessly.

“You okay Sunset?” Lavender asked as she jogged up. Apparently she heard me shouting and was evidently concerned. “What happened?”

“I don’t know,” I answered. “There was some strange girl that got off a bus and just randomly started walking around the statue with something you get handed by Omega in grand theft auto in the alien mission. She just got on another bus and disappeared. Probably headed to the city maybe?”

“That’s weird. The portal seems fine,” Lavender mused as she stuck her hand inside, watching it disappear. “Think there’s someone on the other side just watching my wiggle my hand around?”

“That would be hilarious!” I chuckled. “Imagine Spike just screaming and dropping his books in fear. Or Fluttershy. Imagine if she has a random guest that doesn’t know about it and they freak out!”

“Oh that would be funny as heck,” Lavender agreed with a smirk as she pulled her hand out. “We should test that out sometime.” I nodded my agreement with a smile of my own.

We both burst out laughing together as we watched the bus fade into the distance.