Author's Note

Before I start going into character, I'd like to first advise and let you know in advance that chances are I'll most likely have to re-rate this because of what may come in the next chapters that I intend to write.
As such, one thing I should especially mention is that having done some research and finding characters that I consider my favorites from main to background, I found quite a lot of anime characters that I felt like using.
Now, mind you, I'm not a fan of Pokémon or Yu-Gi-Oh like I used to be, let alone Dragon Ball Z either.
Who I decided to use is my own choice and not yours. If you can't accept that, then don't bother reading this story or the chapters that I write.

Anyway, another thing that I should mention is that I'm basing this first chapter of what happened during and after the atrocity of Hurricane Milton in October of 2024, with a couple of references to add of course.
Enjoy!

1. Evacuation Preparation

Although it was a bright and sunny week in early October, news and weather reports on every TV screen in the houses of our heroes, the Rainbooms, have brought troubling and disturbing news of a category 5 hurricane coming from the western coast of Canterlot City.
During the morning announcements at one point at the beginning of classes at CHS, Principal Celestia had also advised that the school would be closed because of the incoming hurricane.

Within moments of receiving the news upon their arrivals home, everybody began preparing for evacuation by packing only essentials: clothes, schoolwork, first-aid supplies, water, rations, and only what's necessary. Other citizens of Canterlot City were making plans for going into basements, while those were lucky enough to have a backup generator or solar panels to keep the power running in the event of a failure.
Shelters were of another requirement for evacuees, as some were going to be erected out of CHS, gymnasium, other school gymnasiums, churches, community centers, and synagogues.
Those who were going to take charge of the shelters were waiting for the go-ahead to take action and begin setting up.

As for Sunset Shimmer herself, she felt very uneasy and on edge about this. Normally she didn't mind the rain, nor her adoptive mother, Principal Celestia, and her aunt, Vice-Principal Luna, but she was getting more nervous and scared about it. Snowdrop, who was also adopted by Celestia, could sense that Sunset was getting more scared, so their mom came to see her.

"Are you okay, my little sun?" she asked, feeling very concerned.
Sunset tried to answer, but all she could get out was, "M-m... Mom, I-I-I..."

It became evident to Celestia that Sunset was too afraid to speak, given that she was feeling very shaky. So Celestia stepped forward, sat on Sunset's bed, and just wrapped her arms around her adopted daughter.

"Shh...." she said, rubbing her hands on her back. "There, there... I'm here." Sunset found herself calming down, but only a little, as she was still feeling very shaken up. Just then, Vice-Principal Luna walked in and joined them a moment later.

"Don't be scared, Sunset," said Vice-Principal Luna as she lovingly caressed Sunset's hair out of comfort.
Sunset found herself calming down more, but still not completely.
"We know how you feel, but we'll get through this, and so will you."

"B-b-b-b-but... but how...?" asked Sunset, trying not to sound afraid and keep calm.

"We'll all be in a shelter together, as will Snowdrop and your friends. We'll be safe from the storm in there," Celestia told her.

Now, Sunset knew, loved, and trusted her adoptive mother completely ever since she took her under her wing. But somehow, Sunset felt a little tense about going to a shelter and spending days for goodness knows how long, and she found them to be very cramped and claustrophobic.
But Celestia smiled warmly and kept consoling her daughter.

"I have an idea," she said. Before Sunset could ask what her idea was, Celestia and Luna both began to sing together.

As the two sisters sang, despite their different tones in sync, their voices were so soothing, that Sunset found herself calming down so much more. It helped her relax and feel more at ease.

Celestia even told Sunset a story about two tugboats named Theodore and George who helped an oil rig named Tex out of a perilous situation in a horrific storm that swept across the big harbor, which Sunset found very enjoyable and entertaining, as well as a little more helpful.

When she had finished, Celestia said to Sunset,
"As you can see, it's okay to feel scared, but we can't let our fears conquer our minds, otherwise we lose control of what we're thinking, and we can't stay focused. Just like when Theodore had braved that storm to help George prevent Tex from crashing into Benjamin Bridge. Catch my drift?"

Sunset nodded and said with a smile, "Yes, I do." Then she added with a confident smile, "You know something else, Mom?

"What?"

"You're right. We'll all get through this, and I think I'll be okay since my friends will all be there, as will you two and Snowdrop."

"That's my little sun," said Celestia and patted her head. "Now, go on upstairs and keep packing. We have a journey ahead of us, and we need to be ready when the order to evacuate is given."

"I will, and thank you so much, Mom," said Sunset as she prepared to return to her room. "Love you."

"Love you too," Celestia called back.

Once Sunset returned to her room, and before she finished packing, she thought it best to contact Princess Twilight with her journal about what was about to happen.

"Dear Princess Twilight,"
She wrote,
"I know that this is short notice, and I'm sorry that it is, but I need your help. We've received news that the weather is quickly changing, and that a hurricane is headed for Canterlot City in less than a week or so. I don't know how much time we really have, so therefore, in the event that we lose power, and if it's possible, can you please prepare a room for me in your castle?
I want to have a place of backup in case that happens, or if we become stranded while on the way to a shelter.
Please answer ASAP."

Five minutes later, as Sunset Shimmer resumed her packing, Sunset's journal vibrated like her phone as she received a response.
It read,
"Dear Sunset, oh, sweet Celestia, that's shocking news. But yes, I can take an emergency. Say no more, I'll have a room prepared and on standby for you within the hour. Good luck out there, and please stay safe.
--Princess Twilight"

Sunset felt more relieved. After se finished packing her things and only essentials that were necessary, she contacted her friends by text message, asking each of them how things were coming along on their end with their preparations.

Each one of them said
"Blah. Rain is just wet drops that's not in your shower, but it won't stop me!"

"Don't you worry, sugarcube, we'll be ready."

"I feel so nervous, but at least we'll be together. "

"On the contrary, darling, I always come prepared and ready."

"Yeppity-doo-da! I've got my essentials and sweet refreshments!"

"You know it, Sunset.
We'll be there when the storm comes; it doesn't scare me!"

"Hai (yes). The storm will never know what hit it."

Sunset was very pleased that all seven of her best friends, including her girlfriend Fluttershy, were all going to be ready, despite second thoughts, confidence, and how nervous any of them would feel.

However, little did Sunset know that when the storm eventually does hit, she would never arrive at the shelter at all.

But I mustn't say anymore, or I will spoil the next chapter, or the fun...