Over the course of the first day we set everything up so no one would suspect us of working together. It was basically setting Sunset’s authority over the new kid(me).

“I’m the one in charge, got it? I don’t care if you’re new here, I won’t show you any mercy. You mess with me, you will regret it,” she told me while pinning me against a locker.

I nodded and she walked away, at which point Fluttershy walked up to me.

“Are you ok?” she asked.

“Yeah, I’m fine. Just a little verbal lashing and a warning,” I responded.

“I’m sorry you had to deal with that. Sunset can be so mean,” Fluttershy said.

“While I don’t appreciate being threatened, I’m sure I can avoid getting into trouble with her if I just avoid her entirely and stay quiet. I just won’t say anything unless it’s school related, like answering questions or asking for help with something,” I said.

“You should still be careful around her, just in case she decides to target you,” Fluttershy said.

Then the bell rang.

“Gotta go bye!” I yelled as I ran to class.

When lunch came I sat alone, before I could eat Sunset walked in and stole my food. She made sure to do it where others could see.

“Hey! What was that for?!” I yelled.

“Showing you who’s in charge, and that no one will help you,” she responded.

I turned around to see the other students nervously glancing in our direction, but they stayed seated.

“Ok, fine. You win,” I said.

Then finally towards the end of the day, I got called to Celestia’s office. I put on a nervous look as I left while Sunset had a sinister expression on. Giving the students the impression I was just another unlucky bully victim of Sunset. When I got to the office it was really just Celestia asking how my first day was and if I found everything alright. I of course said yes and that I loved it and blah blah blah. After school at Sunset’s house we discussed our next move.

“If you can’t remember everything, I’m going to need to use the 3 days to gather intel. Which will unfortunately push everything to next month on the Fall Formal,” Sunset said.

“Best to wait an extra month and make sure everything goes according to plan. You’re the smart one here, wouldn’t you agree?” I said.

“Good point, I just don’t want to wait any longer than I have to,” Sunset said.

“It’ll be worth it when you succeed and gain your wings and ultra powerful magic,” I said.

Sunset looked excited at that prospect, we planned to have Sunset call in sick to excuse her absence for the 3 days.

“Hold up, I wanna go too,” I said.

“I think things will be easier if it's just me. You’ve never been a pony, and trying to adjust to a new body isn’t easy. That’ll make you more of a liability. And be honest, you just wanna fan over your favorite TV show,” Sunset said.

“Maybe. But come on, please? I also wanna see what type of pony I’ll be,” I said.

“No. You stay here, I go to Equestria. That’s final,” she said.

“Awwwwwwwwww….fiiiiiiiiiiiiiine….” I whined.

When the time came and Sunset called in sick, I was really upset that I couldn’t go. But then I realized something.

“We’re supposed to be partners. I’m not her minion like Snips and Snails, I can go if I want to,” I told myself.

I told Celestia that I wanted to help Sunset get better as thanks for introducing me on my first day. She of course agreed and gave me the 3 days off I asked for. That night when the portal opened I jumped in right behind Sunset. I was not prepared for how intense the trip would be.

“SHIT! SHIT! OH SHIT! AAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!” I screamed.

The portal tossed me out, disoriented and dizzy.

“Man, I was not expecting that. Better brace myself next time,” I said.

Then I felt something lift me into the air.

“Who are you?! Why did you follow me!?” Sunset yelled while using telekinesis.

“It’s me. Your partner in crime. The guy who wanted to go with you but you said no to,” I said.

“WHY DIDN’T YOU LISTEN TO ME!?! You know what? Explain later, we’ve got to go. Celestia wouldn’t just leave the mirror in an easy to access public area. The sooner we’re gone the better,” she said.

She ran off while still carrying me with her telekinesis.

Author's Note

I wasn't sure what 30 moons were supposed to be, I searched and found varying answers. Some said 30 months, some said 30 days, one person even said one moon equals a week. Since I couldn't get a definitive answer I just went with days.