She left. Because of what? She was no better than those sirens. I was a puppet to her, why couldn't i see it sooner? I was just playing her story, and she has decency to talk about not intervening, not destroying the sirens on the spot cuz it's not supossed to happen?

Maybe that's for the best? Maybe no? My mind feels emptier withaut her. But she's still there just watching in silence. But she didn't feel, didn't act like my mother, she would never yeel at me.

As if my lungs had lost the ability to breathe, my chest rose and fell sharply. My head throbbed in a steady rhythm, and a dull ache ran through my entire body. The nurse's office ceiling was a crisp white when I gently opened my eyes. I was confused for a while, the situation that had led me here a blur.

"Where… where am I?" I murmured, my voice raspy and barely audible.

Ouch everything hurts, just like on fall formal, i'm even alive?

I tried to elevate my head, I heard a chair scrape on the floor next to me. Before I could grasp what was going on, warmth surrounded me in a violent, frantic embrace. It took me a second to realize who that was.

Sunset.

She put her arms around me as tightly as though she thought I may suddenly disappear. Her body shook against mine, and I saw a hint of her face as I turned my head slightly. Dark streaks ran down her cheeks, smearing her makeup. She didn't bother wiping away the fresh tears that glistened in her hot, swollen eyes.

“What were you thinking, you idiot?” she choked out, her voice breaking with every word.

“I…” I started, but my throat tightened. I tried to lift a hand to comfort her, but my body felt like it weighed a thousand pounds.

Sunset pulled back just enough to look at me, her expression a mix of anger, relief, and heartbreak. “No. Don’t you dare,” she said, cutting me off before I could even form a proper sentence. “Don’t you dare say you’re okay.”

“Sunny, I’m—”

“NO!” she shouted, her voice cracking as she gripped my arms, her fingers digging in like she was afraid I’d slip away. “No. Don’t say you’re fine. Don’t say anything like that.” Her tears spilled faster now, dropping onto my chest as she shook her head. “You’re not fine. Look at yourself!”

Confused, I frowned. “What do you mean?”

She gestured toward my hands, her own trembling as she released my arm. “Look at your hands”

Slowly, I raised my hands, a strange, heavy action. I didn't first see anything out of the ordinary, but I froze as the light caught them. There was something strange about my palms.

Under the harsh fluorescent lights in the nurse's office, purple-black lines that resembled complicated rivers etched their way across my skin, shining faintly. Although they resembled tattoos, the patterns appeared to change somewhat as I moved, giving the impression that they were living.

“What… what the fuck is this?” I asked, my voice barely audible as I stared at them in disbelief.

“That,” Sunset said, her voice trembling, “is the price you paid for using so much of… magic. Your body couldn't handle it”

She was just tried to help after i fucked up, Galaxia knew this would happend to my body.

Sunset reached out again, taking my hands in hers. Her touch was warm, grounding, even as her fingers traced the strange markings with an almost painful gentleness. “Do you have any idea how scared I was?” she whispered, her voice breaking again. “Do you know what it was like to watch you collapse like that? To see you—” She stopped, her breath hitching as a fresh wave of tears overtook her."To see you just like fall formal... After i...."

“I’m sorry,” my throat tightened as I fought back my own tears.

“No,” she said firmly, shaking her head. “Don’t apologize. Just... just promise me you’ll never do something like that again.”

I wanted to promise her, really i did, reassure her that I’d never put myself in danger again, but deep down, I knew it wasn’t that simple. Instead, I reached up—despite the ache in my muscles—and wiped a tear from her cheek.

“I didn’t mean to scare you,” I said, my voice soft but heavy with emotion. “I just… I didn’t know what else i should do.”

“You didn't had to run there alone!” she said, her voice shaking but resolute. “We’re a team! We’re supposed to face things together! Don’t shut me out again, please...”

“I won’t.”

Was this the right moment? The right time to ask? I hesitated, searching her face for some kind of clue. I almost died today, that's like second time? I need to talk to her now, this can't wait more.

“Sunny…” I began, my voice faltering for a second before I steadied it. “I… I need to ask you something.”

Her brows furrowed slightly, a hint of concern flickering across her expression. “What is it?”

“Why do you like me?” I asked, my voice quiet but serious. “What made you… think about me that way?”

Her cheeks flushed, and her eyes expanded a little. Her hands dropped from my shoulders to her lap as she slumped back. She appeared almost surprised, the question caught her off guard.

“Why do I like you?” she repeated softly, as if trying to process my words.

Her fingers fidgeted with the hem of her jacket. “That’s… a lot to answer. When I first met you,” she started, her voice hesitant, “I didn’t think much about you. I mean you were just another person i could get my hands on.”

She paused, her eyes searching mine, as if trying to gauge my reaction. I stayed quiet, letting her continue.

“But then… things changed,” she said, her voice growing softer. “After everything that happened at the Fall Formal, I started seeing things differently. People differently. And you… you were first guy who didn’t look at me like I was some monster. You didn’t avoid me, didn’t judge me, at least not openly. You treated me like… like I was just a normal girl despite everything.”

She laughed softly, but there was no humor in it. “I don’t even know if you realized how much that meant to me. Back then, I felt like I didn’t deserve kindness from anyone, let alone someone like you. But you were kind anyway.”

Her hands tightened around the fabric of her jacket. “And then, as time went on, I started to notice things about you. How you always tried to make people feel better, even when you were clearly going through your own stuff. How you looked out for everyone, even if it meant putting yourself second. How you never gave up.”

Her voice cracked slightly, and she looked away, her cheeks flushing deeper. “I guess… I started falling for you without even realizing it. The way you were there for me, protected me, you were telling me there is something big in me, you saw that before i could.”

She looked back at me, her eyes glistening with unshed tears. “I realized that you weren’t just kind or funny or brave. You were… good. Like, deep down, at your core, you’re a good person. And I… I’ve never had a relation where i can fully be myself, not holding back just plain me”

Her voice trembled as she added, “You make me want to be better. You make me believe I can be better.”

“I’m sorry if this is too much,” she said quickly, her hands gripping the edges of her chair. “I didn’t mean to— I mean, I wasn’t planning to say all this. But when you asked me… I just….”

“Sunny”

She shook her head, a small, self-conscious laugh escaping her. “And now, I’ve probably scared you off, haven’t I? I just—”

“Sunset" I said, louder this time, cutting her off.

She stopped, her eyes wide as she looked at me.

With my heart thumping in my chest, I inhaled deeply. “With everything that’s happened to me today, I realized something. We don’t know what’s going to happen tomorrow, or the day after, or… any day. I wanted to wait, to let things play out, but now…”

Her breath hitched, her lips parting slightly as she stared at me.

“I know how I feel about you, and I know I don’t want to waste any more time pretending I don’t.”

For a moment, the world seemed to stand still. Then, slowly, a tear slipped down her cheek, and she smiled—a small, trembling smile that lit up her entire face.

“You idiot,” she whispered, her voice breaking with emotion. “You couldn’t have said that first?”

“Nah,” I replied, shaking my head slightly. “I wanted you to start… but firstly i need to get something out of the way, until i say how i feel.I had something on my mind for a while now.”

Her eyes searched mine, her expression curious but still tinged with the vulnerability of the moment. “What is it?”

“We are not hanging out together because it’s… convenient, right? Or… or because you feel like you owe me something? You’re not here because of gratitude, are you?”

Her brows furrowed slightly, and for a split second, I regretted asking. “I know it’s a weird question—”

Sniff. Sniff.

Sunset's face crumpled, her lip shaking as tears streamed from her eyes again. She raised a hand to her face, attempting to muffle the sobs that were already leaving her.

“Sunset?” I asked, alarmed. “What’s wrong?”

“You… idiot!” She cried, her voice breaking with a choking sob. Her palm trembled as she cleaned her face, unable to stop the tears. "Of course, it’s not because of that!”

She looked at me, her watery teal eyes burning with an intensity that made my heart ache. “How could you even think that? “Do you really think I’d just… settle for someone out of convenience or gratitude? Do you think I’m that shallow?”

“I didn’t mean—” I started, but she cut me off, shaking her head fiercely.

“You don’t get to doubt how I feel about you, not after everything. I… I don’t just like you, okay? It’s not something casual or some fleeting crush. You’re—” She paused, struggling to find the words. “You’re important to me. More than anyone’s ever been. And you know that arleady! I've told u this at Pinkie's hause”

Her hand gripped mine tightly, her fingers trembling. “When I look at you, I don’t see someone I feel sorry for, or someone I owe something to. I see someone who doesn’t even realize how amazing they are.”

Her voice broke again, and she clutched my palm even closer, as if she was scared I would disappear. “I see someone who makes me laugh when I don’t think I can, who listens when I need it most, and who’s never once made me feel like I’m anything less than enough. You don’t just… make me happy. You make me feel like I matter. Like I’m not just some mistake trying to fix herself.”

Tears streamed freely down her face as she whispered, “I’m not with you because it’s easy or convenient. I’m with you because I love you. I love you so much that it scares me sometimes.”

My breath hitched at her words, my chest tightening in a way that was almost painful. “Sunny, i lov-”

But before I could finish, the door to the nurse’s office flew open with a loud creak, and a flurry of voices burst in.

“Is he okay?”

“What happened? Is he awake?”

“Move over, I can’t see!”

The rest of the group spilled into the room, their concerned faces filling the space as they crowded around the bed.

“Girls” Sunset wiped her face hurriedly and spoke sharply, her voice heavy with lingering sorrow. “Give him some space!”

“Sorry!” Pinkie chirped, though she leaned in anyway to peer at me. “You are okay, right?”

“Yeah, I’m fine,” I said, though my voice sounded hoarse even to my own ears.

Rarity placed a gentle hand on Sunset’s arm. “You’ve been here the whole time, haven’t you?”

Sunset nodded silently, her hand still gripping mine under the blanket.

“Of course, she has,” Rainbow said. “We know she won't leave him for second ”

Sunset looked down, awkwardly brushing a strand of hair behind her ear.

A odd flood of clarity passed over me.Maybe, hmm? I tilted my head as though considering something, and then I laughed quietly. No… actually, yeah. "That’s exactly why I love her.”

The words came out so effortlessly and free that the entire room fell silent for a brief minute. The girls froze, their wide eyes fixed on me in perfect synchrony, as if they had not expected the plot twist.

“What did you just say?” Rainbow asked

“Wait—what?!” Pinkie gasped, throwing her hands in the air dramatically. “Did he just—oh my gosh, he totally did!”

Applejack raised an eyebrow, a slow smirk tugging at her lips. “Well, I’ll be darned.”

Sunset, meantime, was staring at me as if I had placed a meteor in her lap. Her turquoise eyes expanded, and her expression alternated between surprise and shock.

I let their reactions wash over me, a sheepish grin tugging at my lips. “What? Why’s everyone looking at me like that?” I said, feigning innocence as I slowly swung my legs off the side of the bed.

“Uh, maybe because you just blurted out that?” Rarity interjected, her tone half-scandalized, half-amused.

“Oh, come on, don’t act so surprised. It’s not like it’s a secret.”

“It kinda is!” Rainbow retorted, throwing her hands up. "I know i was teasing you before about that, but hearing this from you feels different"

I've met Sunset wide-eyed gaze. “What? Don’t act like no one knows,” I teased softly, a small, playful smile on my lips. I leaned in, closing the gap between us, and pressed a soft kiss to her cheek. It was gentle, fleeting, but enough to make her entire face light up like a sunrise.

The room erupted.

Rarity clutched her chest dramatically. “Oh, my stars! That was so romantic!”

Rainbow’s jaw practically hit the floor. “I can’t believe you are doing this without dying of cringe.”

“Yeah, yeah, laugh it up.Anyway… how did the rest of the band battles go? Did you win?”

“The next battle is in an hour,” Twilight said, her voice steady but tinged with tension. “If we win that one, we will be in the finals… against the Dazzlings.”

Absorbing the information I nodded slowly. “Wait… you've been competing without me?”

“They didn’t have much choice,” Sunset admitted, her eyes flickering with concern. “But they made it through. Barely.But Twilight noticed something weird, though. She said something you did… it affected Aria.”

“What do you mean?”

“She wasn’t singing,” Sunset explained. “It was just Adagio and Sonata. Aria was moving her lips, but no sound was coming out.”

The memory of the confrontation outside the gym resurfaced. I clenched my fists, the faint glow of the dark cracks on my palms catching my eye. “That’s because of her gem”

Sunset leaned forward, her curiosity and concern mingling in her expression. “What happened out there?”

“I… I need to tell you everything. About what happened with the Dazzlings. My mom took part in this.”

“I went after them. I thought… I don’t know what I thought. That I could reason with them? Intimidate them? Something. But they were ready for me. Adagio taunted me. She see the magic inside me, and she said I wasn’t using it because i'm to scared.”

“And then Aria started singing. It felt like it was ripping me apart from the inside. I couldn’t… I couldn’t fight it. I fell to my knees. And that’s when she intervined.”

“Your mom?” Sunset whispered.

“Yeah. Her voice came from inside me, shouting at them. She appered some kind of magic storm. Her magic. She stopped Aria’s song, cracked her gem. But after that…”

I paused, the weight of the memory nearly choking me.

“She was furious,” I said finally. “Not just at them. At me. She said I’d been reckless, that I’d put all of you in danger. She said this is my story, not hers, and… and she’s done helping me.”

Sunset’s eyes widened in shock. “What do you mean, done?”

“She said she won’t interfere anymore,” I said, my voice trembling. “Not unless my life is on the line. She… she’s leaving me to figure it out on my own.”

The silence that followed was deafening. Sunset stared at me, her expression a mix of disbelief and sadness.

“I thought I was helping. I thought… I thought I could protect all of you. She’s right. I’ve been reckless. I put you all at risk, and now… now by my own decision she's gone again....”

“She's not gone,” Sunset said firmly. “She’s still with you. And you have us.You have me.”

“Thanks, Sunny” I whispered, my voice hoarse but filled with sincerity. I tried to push myself up, but before I could swing my legs off the side of the bed, a collective protest erupted from the girls.

“No, you stay right there,” Applejack said firmly, crossing her arms like a protective older sibling.

“You need to rest” Twilight added with a stern look. “After everything you’ve been through, the last thing you should be doing is getting up and moving around, you should be happy your body didn't resolved to dust after using so much magic at once. You can't handle so much of her magic at once, your hand's show that, that patterns, cracks, are pure magic leaking from you, they wont be easy to heal"

“I’m fine, i have a lot of scars anyway” I tried to insist, though my voice lacked conviction. My body still felt heavy, and the throbbing ache in my chest told a different story. So mom won't even heal me huh?

“Fine or not, you’re staying put” Rainbow chimed in, pointing a finger at me like it was an order from a coach. “We’ve got the next battle coming up, and we need you in one piece when the finals roll around. No arguments.”

Pinkie Pie bounced over, somehow managing to place a pillow behind my back with surprising gentleness. “Sunset’s on guard duty!” she announced cheerfully. “She’ll make sure you don’t sneak off!”

The rest of the girls nodded in agreement, their collective determination unshakable. With that, they turned and left the room, chattering about their preparations for the next round of the competition.

And just like that, it was just me and Sunset.

She sat in the chair beside the bed, leaning back slightly, her arms crossed loosely. Her eyes met mine briefly before flickering away, and an awkward silence settled over us like a heavy blanket.

“Greeeeat” I muttered under my breath, staring up at the ceiling.

Sunset raised an eyebrow, a faint smirk tugging at the corner of her lips. “What’s so great?”

“Oh, you know, just me lying here in bed while you sit there like my personal warden,” I replied, my tone dripping with sarcasm. “Real bonding moment.”

She chuckled softly. “You’re lucky they didn’t tie you down. Should i do that?"

I snorted, shaking my head. “You’re enjoying this way too much.”

There was another pause, quieter this time, as we both seemed to fumble for words. Finally, I sighed, deciding to rip the bandage off. “So… what now, Sunset?”

She tilted her head, looking at me curiously. “What do you mean?”

“I mean… what do we do now? We’ve admitted we love each other. What’s next? How do we… you know… do this?”

Her cheeks turned a soft shade of pink, and she shifted in her seat "That’s… a good question”

“Right?” I said, throwing my hands up weakly. “I mean, I’ve never done this before. And with everything going on—the Dazzlings, the magic, my… whole situation—it’s not exactly a normal start to a relationship.”

Sunset leaned forward putting her head on my knees. “It’s not never normal” she agreed. “Maybe that’s okay. Maybe it’s better that way.”

“Better?” I echoed, raising an eyebrow.

“Yeah,” she said with a small smile. “Because if we can figure this out—us—while everything else is so chaotic, then maybe it means we’re strong enough to handle anything, and it would be borinnnng”

“You really think that?”

“I do,” she said, her voice unwavering. “You’ve been reckless, sure, but your heart was always in the right place. That’s part of what I love about you.”

“I don’t deserve you haha”

“Don’t say that,” she said firmly. “You deserve love just as much as anyone else. And I want to be the one who gives it to you.”

A teasing glint appered in my eyes. "But hey, if you’re offering all that love, I’m not exactly gonna turn it down."

Sunset smiled. “So, what do you think? Want to give this a shot?”

“Yeah, I do.”

With my response her smile widened. She giggled a little, her head was shaking my knees"

“So… does this mean we’re a couple now?” I asked, a teasing note in my voice.

“Yeah, I guess it does.” She said.

“Coool, your my first gilfriend you know?” I admitted, a little embarrassed but also strangely proud.

She looked at me with a determined spark in her eyes, her smile deepening. “Well then, I’ll make sure I’m the best girlfriend, the first and the last,”

"Haha i hope so. So, in about an hour, we go to see the others?” I asked, raising an eyebrow hopefully.

“No,” she replied firmly. “We stay in here.”

“Pretty please?” I said, putting on my best puppy-dog eyes and even clasping my hands together for effect.

She sighed, taking her head from my legs, but there was a small grin tugging at her lips. “You’re dumb, you know that?”

“And yet, here you are,” I teased, giving her a wink.

She rolled her eyes but didn’t argue further, which I took as a victory. After some playful back-and-forth and promises to not push myself too hard, she reluctantly agreed to let me go to the gym with her.

An hour later, we sat together in the back of the gym, watching the girls get ready for their performance with the lights dimmed and the stage brilliantly lit. Students were shouting and chatting while the Battle of the Bands went on, and the atmosphere was lively. I crossed my arms, sat back in my chair, and sighed slightly.

“Why did I agree to this again?” I muttered under my breath.

“Because you love your new boyfriend” I said teasingly, glancing sideways at her with a smirk.

Sunset turned to me, her expression a mix of amusement and mock annoyance. She gently punched my shoulder. “Shh, they’re starting,” she said, though the corners of her mouth twitched upward.

The music began, and the girls launched into “Awesome As I Wanna Be.” Rainbow Dash stormed the stage, belting out the words while strumming her guitar with an explosive enthusiasm. With tight harmony and well timed gestures, the rest of the band provided her with immaculate backing. I couldn't resist tapping my foot in time with the enthusiastic roar of the crowd.

Despite the lively performance, I couldn't help but look elsewhere. The Dazzlings stood in the shadows, close to the gym's edge. Sonata, Aria, and Adagio all listened to the performance with unreadable looks. I squinted as I tried to figure out why they were doing it.

I caught a faint whisper from Adagio to Aria. Her lips barely moving, but the words reached my ears .

“It’s almost fixed, won't be as good as before, but will do” she said, her voice dripping with satisfaction.

Almost fixed? What are they planning now? No, this isn't about the gem right?

Sunset's eyes were bright with pride for her friends, her hands clasped together, and she was completely absorbed in the performance. I hesitated for a second, unsure whether to tell her what I had heard or to let her savor the moment.

The final chords of the song rang out and the crowd erupted into cheers, I decided to wait. There would be time to figure out the Dazzlings’ plans later. For now, the girls deserved this victory, this moment of triumph.

Sunset turned to me, her face glowing with excitement. “They were amazing, weren’t they?”

“They really were,” I spoke in a pleasant tone, but my thoughts were still on Adagio's enigmatic remark. The girls emerged from backstage before I could think about it too much, their faces glimmering with pride and enthusiasm.

Rainbow Dash was the first to speak, her usual confident smirk firmly in place. “Nice job, Sunset. Keeping him inside, huh?” she teased, her eyes sparkling with amusement.

I smiled back at Rainbow. “Ey, she tried her best. It’s not as easy as it looks.”

We laughed about this, there was no real reason to be mad. The topic of conversation then switched to more trivial topics, such as how the music felt and how the audience responded, but ultimately it returned to Sunset and me.

“So,” Rainbow said with a sly grin, her gaze flicking between us, “what’s up with you two? You seem… cozy.”

Sunset looked calm, but her eyes gave a subtle plea Don’t argue with her.

“Well,” I started, trying to find the right words, “me and Sunset are to—”

Sunset discreetly but firmly stepped on my foot. It wasn’t enough to hurt, but it was enough to send the message: Not now.

I bit back a wince and cleared my throat, quickly covering with, “Me and Sunset are just really happy that you guys won today. So, what’s the plan for tomorrow? Same time in the gym to defeat the Sirens and heal all the students?”

The girls exchanged confused glances, their expressions varying between puzzled and amused.

“Uh, no?” Rarity said ”Tommorow we are performing on bigger stage"

Before anyone could elaborate, the air in the gym shifted. A familiar, haunting melody echoed through the room, stopping everyone in their tracks.

"Welcome to the show (ah-ah-ah-ah)"
"We're here to let you know (ah-ah-ah-ah)"
"Our time is now (ah-ah-ah-ah)"
"Your time is running out (ah-ah-ah)"

The hair on the back of my neck stood on edge as the Sirens took the stage and their vocals spun a web of magic. As Adagio, Sonata, and Aria took center stage with their fluid and purposeful motions, the lights went down, creating an unsettling glimmer.

The crowd’s chatter fell silent, replaced by wide-eyed stares and slack-jawed awe. Even though I knew what they were doing, how their voices carried magic meant to manipulate and control, it was hard not to feel drawn in. Their harmony was flawless, their presence magnetic

“We need to get out of here” Sunset said, her voice was barely audible over the music.

“But…” I hesitated, looking at the crowd. They were completely enraptured, their expressions vacant as the Sirens continued to sing.

Sunset grabbed my hand, snapping me out of my daze. “Now.”

We started to back away toward the gym doors after I reluctantly nodded, but I was unable to take my eyes off the stage. Adagio's eyes met mine, and she gave me a little smile as though she understood precisely what I was thinking and how helpless I felt to stop them.

"Feel the wave of sound as it crashes down"
"You can't turn away"
"We'll make you wanna stay"

The girls were all gasping for air as we dashed to the hallway and the first classroom we came across. " This is bad, they are trying to repair Aria neckles, i've heard them, they are using most of their magic and the bad emotions from students to repair it"

“And They’re getting stronger at the same time.” Twilight added

“We can’t wait for the finals. We must act now,” I said firmly, my voice cutting through the tense air like a blade. Everyone turned to look at me, confusion and uncertainty written all over their faces.

“Wait, what?” Rainbow Dash asked, crossing her arms. “You think we should just storm in there right now?”

“Yes,” I said, meeting her gaze head-on. “This is our chance. The Dazzlings think they have us cornered, that we’re too scared to act. But they’re wrong. We’ve seen their weaknesses, and they know it. They won’t try anything against me—not after what happened earlier. If we move now, we can end this before it even gets to the finals.”

Twilight glanced nervously at the others. “But what if we’re not ready? If we los-.”

“We won’t lose,” I said, my voice steady. “Not if we go in together. The Dazzlings don’t have what we do, they don’t have trust, loyalty, or friendship. All they’ve got is manipulation and fear, and that’s not going to cut it anymore. They’ve underestimated us.”

Fluttershy fidgeted. “But… what if it’s not enough? What if—”

“It will be enough,” I interrupted, looking directly at her. “It has to be. Everything we’ve done, everything we’ve been through, it’s led to this moment. I know you’re scared. I am too. But fear is what they want. It’s what they thrive on. And we can’t let them have it.”

Applejack nodded slowly. “He’s got a point. If we wait too long, they’ll only get stronger. Maybe this is the right time to strike.”

Rarity folded her arms, her expression torn. “I suppose there’s something to be said for taking the initiative… but what about our presentation? I haven’t even had time to finalize the outfits!”

“Rarity, we’re not gonna win this with sparkles and stitching,” Applejack said with a roll of her eyes. “It’s about the music.”

“But presentation is part of the music!” Rarity retorted, her voice rising with dramatic flair. She grabbed her bag and clutched it close. “Don’t underestimate the power of a well-executed ensemble. Trust me, darling, it will boost morale!”

I chuckled softly, despite the tension in the room. “Rarity, if it helps you feel ready, go for it. But remember, the outfits don’t matter as much as the people wearing them. You’ve got what it takes. All of you do. You’re not just a band, you’re a team. You’ve got something the Dazzlings can’t even understand, trust, love, and unity. That’s what makes you strong. That’s why you’ll win.”

Rainbow grinned, her signature smirk returning. “Alright, I’m in. Let’s go.”

One by one, they nodded, determination sparking in their eyes. Rarity reached into her bag, pulling out her designs with a triumphant flourish. Applejack muttered something under her breath about priorities, but there was a faint smile on her face.

As they prepared, Sunset stepped beside me, her arm brushing against mine. She gave me a soft smile, her eyes reflecting pride and something deeper. “You really know how to rally them.”

I shrugged, trying to play it cool. “Just saying what needs to be said.”

The air appeared to change when the gym doors opened. The girls took the lead, their self-assurance shining as brilliantly as their stunning attire, which was a testament to Rarity's inventiveness in every way. Sunset and I trailed following, moving more slowly but with the same intent. Her palm briefly made contact with mine, providing a brief yet reassuring sense of security.

As we crossed the threshold, I took a deep breath. This is it. No turning back now.

Author's Note

One chapter left to the finally? All i can say this won't go like in movie. i have a plan on this from beggining, Will the girls win against sirens? How will relationship of mh and sunset go?
Meeeen this chapter is so dull i think, after last one it's hard to whrite something good. i've readen and rewriten this one like 6 times something feels of in it, also im writing it before work so there can be some mistakes. as allways have fun reading!