Every Dark Night Turns Into Day

Sunset

“Just what the hell do you have planned Lightning?” I demanded as we walked to our table in Sugarcube Corner. “I’m giving you five days to do whatever it is you have planned before I go. Are you absolutely sure you’d be okay living as a pony for the rest of your life?”

“First off, I’m not telling you. It’s to keep you safe. Second, it’ll be done before then. And thirdly yes,” my athlete friend rolled her eyes as she smoothed down her black and yellow jacket. “What’s my counterpart like?” I was getting slightly frustrated because she won’t tell us what she’s planning. I know she had gone to the prison the next day after I went with Lyra and Bon Bon along with Lemon because Rainbow is friends with a corrections officer who saw her enter. Lemon says I’m the coolest person ever now for insulting Cinch but I don’t feel awesome. Threatening her did feel good at the time not gonna lie. I meant every word I said.

“No clue. I’ve never met her before,” I admitted as we sat down with our shakes. “I’ve only ever met Lyra, Bon Bon, Cheerilee, Minuette, Twinkleshine, Moondancer, Lemon Hearts, Celestia and Luna and obviously the rainbooms counterparts. I don’t think I’ve met Octavias counterpart yet.”

“Did the world explode when both Lyra’s met?” Lightning asked as she sipped her shake with a smirk. “Knowing how they get, I bet it was like a supernova.”

“Thankfully it didn’t. And I didn’t know you knew what a supernova was,” I smirked slightly at her.

“Science class is my last class of the day. Surprised Indigo is still following me around in all honesty. Worst punishment ever given to me,” Lightning grumbled. I bit back a snicker. Lightning had a hatred of being followed around. Makes her feel uncomfortable. I can see Indigo, Lightning and Rainbow getting along. All three are into sports and can brag a lot. Well Lightning doesn’t really brag or show off. She is pretty good at keeping the other two in check.

“Makes sense. Maybe you should try to be friends with her and it’ll be less like her following you around and more like you guys hanging out,” I suggested with a wink.

“It’s hanging out when they’re walking alongside you not right behind you!”

“Tell her how you feel and that it makes you uncomfortable. Communication is key,” I shrugged as she sighed before giving me a grin.

“Just like how you and Derpy are good at communicating? I heard a lot of it the other day. Mainly harder and yes. Plus a lot of I love yous exchanged between you two.” I turned a bright shade of red and hid my face in my hands. I love hanging out with Lightning God help me.

“Let’s finish our shakes so no one sees me blushing.”

I leaned back in my desk of mom’s class as she sat at her desk reading a book. A few of my friends along with Indigo, Sugarcoat, Lemon Zest, Sunny Flare and Sour Sweet were talking in the corner as Indigo drooled on her science book in her sleep. It had been three days since I had hung out with LD and her deadline was approaching.

“Hey,” Derpy whispered as she tossed the pen she borrowed on my desk. “Wanna go see a movie tomorrow night? I got free tickets to any movie we wanna see.”

“Yeah sure. And then we have to leave for Equestria if you’re serious about living there with me.” Derpy gave me a flat look as she sighed.

“I’ve never been more serious about anything in my life. Unless I’m not enough anymore of course,” Derpy sighed and stared down.

“That’s not it at all!” I exclaimed softly as I squeezed her hands. “I just want to be one hundred percent sure you want this.”

“I’m sure,” Derpy reassured me as we pressed our foreheads together.

“Hey lovebirds, quit making out!” Sour Sweet snarked and a few of our classmates giggled as they gave us an approving thumbs up. Apparently the fact we had started dating spread across the school like a wildlife and we got voted as the best couple of Canterlot High. Lyra and Bon Bon had faked jealousy over us stealing their title.

“Shush Sour!” Sunny snapped at her. “I think it’s adorable. They are good together. Sunsets intensity and passion with Derpys kindness and shy personality perfectly compliment each other!”

“Agreed!” Rarity called out as Mom snickered at us. “Now we just need to find Fluttershy someone and we will be golden.” My phone rang and and I let out a sigh of relief when it was just Vinyl.

“What’s up V?”

“Dude are you watching the news?” Vinyl demanded in the most serious I’ve ever heard her.

“Uh no? Should I be?” I asked nervously as Derpy listened.

“Yes, yes you should.”

“Hey mom? Can we turn the news on real quick?” I questioned nervously as I nodded to the TV on the wall in the corner.

“Sure what channel?” Mom asked cheerfully as she picked up the remote. I almost never watch the news unless it’s to learn about the weather.

“What channel V?”

“Anyway! As long as it’s a news channel and hold onto your fucking seat girl. This is gonna blow your mind absolutely!” Vinyl shouted and I yanked the phone away a bit, wincing.

“Alright thanks. Talk to you later,” I grumbled and hung up as we all stared at the TV.

“In recent news, Abacus Cinch, the former principal from Crystal Prep who was awaiting trial for multiple cases of bribery and coercion has been found dead in her cell in an apparent suicide,” the female news lady said as my jaw dropped.

“What?” Sour muttered as they stared with wide eyes.

“We will be showing the picture. It is blurred but viewer discretion is advised,” the male warned as picture came on screen. Cinch was blurred out hanging from the bars with what looked to be the sheets wrapped around her neck.

“No way,” Derpy whispered as we hugged nervously. Movement at the door caught my eye and I glanced over. Lightning stood in front of the window and gave me subtle nod. I narrowed my eyes slightly as she disappeared.

“Mom? Can I be excused to use the bathroom? It’s an emergency.”

Mom only nodded her agreement and gave me a thumbs up with her eyes glued to the tv as I left the room in a hurry.