Every Dark Night Turns Into Day

Raindrops stirred her pasta around her fork and sighed contently.

“You really can’t go wrong with pasta,” she smirked as Sunset ate a fry off the plate in between her and Silver Spoon.

“So what’s Equestria like?” I asked nonchalantly. We all looked at Sunset curiously, Silver Spoon included.

“It’s nice. I miss it sometimes but I can go whenever I want. Mom and my friends come with me often. Before anon a miss, we were there for a month,” Sunset said wistfully. “It’s quiet there. No cars, no real loud noises if you’re in the country side like we spent most of our time. Canterlot was a bit busy with the royal guards all over the place and the carriages but that was it.”

“You don’t have cars there?” Raindrops asked.

“No.”

“How do you get around then? Plane?”

“No. You walk. Or take a train. We don’t have planes or anything like that. We got boats though,” Sunset explained. “Oh and blimps but they’re kinda rare and expensive.”

“Interesting,” I mused as I bit into my dinner. I was starting to agree with Blossomforth on this place being better than Sugarcube Corner but that isn’t really fair because they only serve baked goods and such there.

“Here,” Sunset nudged the plate closer to Silver Spoon. “You can have the last one.”

“Are you sure?” She asked in surprise. “You bought these. They’re technically yours.” Sunset scoffed and rolled her eyes.

“I bought them for us. And yes I’m sure. You can have the last one,” Sunset answered as she sipped her strawberry shake. I was a bit surprised to find out we shared a love of them. Silver Spoon shrugged and tossed it in her mouth.

“So what do you do for fun?” Blossomforth asked as she leaned forward curiously.

“Sleep, read, play video games, live stream, homework,” Sunset listed off.

“Play guitar,” Silver Spoon added with a smile. “She’s really good at it.”

“Thanks. That too,” Sunset admitted with a faint blush. “It’s fun.”

“You live stream?” I asked curiously. I guess I didn’t really know as much as I thought about the fiery haired guitar player.

“Yeah. It brings in extra money along with the job Bon Bon got me at her moms candy store. Benefits of being friends with the owners daughter,” Sunset explained. “Mainly just help Lyra or Bon Bon stock the shelves. Sometimes I run register if needed.”

“Must be nice,” Cloudchaser grumbled. “Delivering pizza isn’t as fun as it sounds.”

“So I have a question. Why didn’t you try to get a job instead of being-” Flitter started to ask before Sunset gave her a warning look and held up a hand. Sunset pulled out a wallet and she fished out ten dollars and handed it to Silver Spoon.

“I saw a machine with those stuffed animals in them up front when we walked in. Why don’t you go try and win one?” Sunset suggested as she maintained eye contact with Flitter.

“I didn’t mean any offense,” Flitter mumbled.

“Don’t bring that up in front of the kid,” Sunset warned. “Ever. And to answer your question, I was a pony from a different world who had zero documentation or even a house. I never had sex with any of my clients. I was a virgin till me and Derpy started getting serious.”

“Okay,” Flitter said nervously. “It won’t.”

“Good,” Sunset’s face turned less cold as she relaxed in her chair.

“You know those machines are rigged right?” Blossomforth asked in an attempt to change the topic. Sunset shrugged as she glanced over at Silver Spoon.

“I know. Doesn’t mean she can’t have some fun though.”

“Fair point,” Blossomforth admitted as she stirred a french fry in ketchup.

“I’ll be right back,” Sunset said as she stood up. “Bathroom. Watch the kid for me Cloudkicker.” I gave her a thumbs up as I stared at Silver Spoon. As soon as she disappeared, we all stared at Flitter and she shrugged nervously.

“Gee Flitter,” Raindrops grumbled and kicked her knee under the table. “Ask her why she was homeless when she returns why don’t ya?” Flitter yelped and rubbed her knee, glaring at Raindrops.

“I didn’t mean any offense! The whole point of this was to get to know her better right? How the hell can we do that without asking questions, read her freaking mind?” Flitter snapped. “This isn’t magical pony land. If they can even do that over there.”

“I’m more worried if she can do it here,” I admitted. “Poor Pinkie would be screwed.” We all chuckled while Blossomforth gave us a confused look.

“Why would Pinkie be screwed?” Blossomforth asked as I wrapped an arm around her shoulder.

“Let’s just say there’s rumors going around about a certain pink haired party planner having hots for a certain fiery haired girl,” I snickered. Blossomforth turned a light red and I snickered more. She really got the short end of the stick somedays, you could see blushes on her so easily.

“Can it,” Raindrops warned. “Sunset is coming back with Silver Spoon.” I glanced backwards and sure enough, they were walking up behind me. The pair quickly sat down back at their spots.

“Did you win anything?” I asked Silver Spoon curiously. She shook her head, grumbling incoherent speech. “Those machines are rigged. I’m sure you can buy a stuffed animal in the store.”

“So did you have fun?” Blossomforth asked Sunset hopefully.

“It was an enlightening experience,” Sunset admitted as she finished her shake off. “But yes, I did.” Blossomforth beamed at the girl.

“So how often can we expect you to talk to us?” Blossomforth asked cautiously and I looked at her expectantly.

“I don’t know,” Sunset admitted. “We have to see. I’m not sure I can trust people one hundred percent right but you are on the right path so far.”

“Okay,” Blossomforth nodded as Sunset leaned backwards in her chair.

“Why don’t you have purse like the rest of us?” Cloudchaser asked as she ran a hand through her messy hair. “Even Raindrops has one and she hates them.” Raindrops glared at her and grumbled under her breath.

“Wallets take less space,” Sunset answered simply. “Harder to steal. Purses take up too much space and can be yanked off you.”

“Fair point,” Cloudchaser admitted as the waiter brought Sunset her check. Sunset nodded and signed it, slapping down twenty dollars on top of it. The girl gave a grateful nod and walked away.

“We have to get home,” Sunset announced as she and Silver Spoon stood up. “I’ll come up to one of you if I feel like hanging out again. It’s a very high possibility. I have to get something for dinner for mom and Diamond. Wouldn’t exactly be right for us to eat and not bring them something back.”

We all gave waves as they started walking away before Sunset stopped and walked back.

“Oh and Flitter, I know how you feel about Derpy,” Sunset said casually and Flitter tensed up. “Do anything or say anything bad to her or about her and I won’t break your arm.” Flitter gave her a nervous nod. “I’ll rip it off and beat you upside the head with it.” Blossomforths eyes widened nervously and I hid my smile behind a shake. Raindrops gulped nervously while Cloudchaser looked away.

Flitter gulped nervously herself and nodded. Content, Sunset walked away once again.

“See you guys around!”