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Da Joestanator


I'm more of a video and comic maker, but on occasion I'll try my hands at Pony fanfics.

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*SPOILERS FOR THE SEASON 5 FINALE*

In the midst of trying to foil Starlight Glimmer's time travel plan, Twilight and Spike land in a future where Equestria is ruled by... one of their closest friends!

Based on an idea that me and my girlfriend came up with in a Skype call

Cover art from the Fall of Sunset Shimmer comic.

Edited by Bryce "The WrestleManiac" Kanyon

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Nice take on what could be a Tyrant Sunset timeline... but I'm not sure of what Twilight did... did she copy the mind of Prime-EquestriaGirls Sunset into Tyrant Sunset?

Both awesome and sweet. Good work:twilightsmile:

6697795 basically, she just reminded THIS Sunset about who Sunset really is

That was pretty good. Keep up the good work.

I wish Sunset had appeared in one of the alternate timelines too (either with Celestia or even as one of the bad futures), nice to see someone come up with a scenario for that, thank you for that. And it even tied into Friendship Games' ending, heh.

This was awesome, I feel like this could be some other line of stories.

Overall it's good however when Sunset's the tyrant, she seems way too much like Trixie. I'd probably change that but still it's a fun read

Huh... I liked this.
Yeah I really don't get why Sunset wasn't a tyrant in one of the alternate timelines: would have made more sense than Flim and Flam. :facehoof:

I don't think this works. I can accept how all the characters act, but I can't accept how the amulet was removed. It canonically has a magical lock that only the bearer can disable.

"You can't just take the Alicorn Amulet off her neck, it has a magical lock! Trixie's the only pony who can take it off!" - Magic Duel

6700662 Because Sunset could of only invaded Equestria because of twilight and her friends. in order for sunset to transform into that Demon form is for her somehow know where they were with out have to sneak OUT of the Castile. Twilight Brought the Elements into the Castile causing Sunset to be able to get it easier and don't give me "but she somehow knew about the elements some how" crap, she also knew about a new Princess in town, Something or someone must of been telling her the news, there is a Theory that Flash would sneak in and out of the portal telling sunset about recent Events with out know she was a bad guy at the time.

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Yea I suppose, still would have made more sense than Flim and Flam though like I said before even with the loopholes. Personally I like to believe Celestia may have been giving her useful information by trying to communicate with her through the books. :trollestia: Although... I could imaging Flash having something to do with it too...

6701040 Flim and Flam does make some sense, do you see the background During the Flim Flam timeline?

Remember Sunset said she hadn't used that book in YEARS, Why do people forget that?

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Yea I get what was happening in the background, but they were a couple of con ponies, and while I know they were dodgy timelines, and nothing really made sense - or else we would have had Nightmare Moon and Discord showing some protest for Chrysalis or Sombra trying to take over Equestria - I seriously doubt Celestia couldn't handle some con men :facehoof: I don't hate Celestia, but she's being portrayed weaker more and more, and I think she should easily be able to handle the two unicorns. That is just my own opinion, as I have no idea how strong they are with their magic - to be honest, its more to do with when they were shown that I have the problem with. I think it is bad what they were doing to Equestria, but I think going to war with Sombra, or having the changelings or Tirek take over is much, much worse than what they were doing. I feel like they would be on the same level as Nightmare Moon, so worse than Discord - because his character is amazing in my opinion :twilightsmile: - but definitely not as bad as Sombra, Chrysalis or Tirek. Again my opinion.
And yeah, I do know the book hasn't been used in ages, but despite that, how long is a moon? I can't remember exactly how long the portal is closed for, but it has to be ages and Flash is new to the castle in Equestria Girls, so if he was getting news to Sunset, how was he? The book just seems like the only possible way for Sunset to know what's going on as while there is magic due to the portal, they aren't aware of its presence until she steals the element.
But like I said, all my own opinion. I just like to sit down sometimes and make a list of questions and I have loads for this finale, just would have liked to see an Equestria ruled by Sunset. :fluttershysad:

6701132 Maybe she really couldn't, remember Flim and Flam could of fooled the whole population besides a few, that way Celestia couldn't really do much.

Flash could of go into the portal to tell sunset about anything new then went back every moon.

A moon could be a month.

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Ok fair enough, I'm not going to keep dwelling on this, I'm just going to apply the logic that Sunset and Flash are only exclusive to the movies and maybe... Flim and Flam were a shout out or foreshadowing of their appearance in the next season :raritystarry: Honestly as exciting as that would be, I just like Sunset more and would have enjoyed it if she had a small cameo, so I'm glad there are short stories like this that give us an idea of what it would have been like under her rule.

6700757 ...to be honest, I didn't do that much research on the amulet because it didn't seem important to the story. But I'd like to think when she was blasted back, her hoof slipped and she unlocked the amulet

While it is a good story, I would've prefered if Sunset was a demon alicorn here.

Also, if this is supposed to be one of the many timelines Twilight and Spike visits, it seems a bit weird that this one is saved.

And also, no EqG characters? Strange that only Pinkie is there with Sunset. I would've pictured Flash to be her servant.

6702485 well the reason this one was saved was because this one seemed more personal because Sunset's one of Twilight's friends (Yeah you could argue that Luna is also one of Twilight's friends in the Nightmare Moon future; but she's a little more gone as Nightmare Moon; and Discord... well Twilight has enough trouble trusting Discord as it is)

6702553 I get the picture and it's not really a bad idea. It's just a little nitpick :twilightblush:

6702636 ooooh. Sorry, I'm still a little nervous about how this one came out

I want a spin-off of this story about Equestria being ruled by Princess Sunset. Celestia could be like an advisor. Just an idea.

Good job Twilight you have sucefully saved someone by brainwashing them and replacing their memories with those of her original timeline counterpart,keep up the good work:applejackconfused:

Well all joking aside it was a fun and interesting read but it is a bit disturbing that this Sunset changed because Twilight basically incerted the original Sunset memories on her:twilightoops:

6704931 ....when you put it like that, yeah not one of my better ideas :twilightblush: I wanted to see it more as reminding Sunset who she really was... maybe this should be a mind controlling fic >.<

Awe, Pinkie: it almost doesn't matter what dimension or timeline you're in: you'll ALWAYS be random...

“Just remembered…” Sunset spoke, raising her hoof. “Can’t fly! … STILL WORTH IT!!!”

:rainbowlaugh: Best Sunset Shimmer line ever. Love the doc.

6718047 yolo you only live once

6704931 I have an idea maybe this is the original sunset simmer in things were supposed to go the same way like they did in the other time line unfortunately because of starlight glimmer the time line is now all messed up that's why this sunset shimmer is evil by her using that spell she fixed at least one part of this timeline

6704931 also I believe that Twilight spell restores the original memories of whoever is hit by the spell in other words sunset simmer was a nice person before the timeline was messed up and thus Twilight restored her

6740816 DING! You are correct, person ^^

6740874 it's nice to be acknowledged sometimes

6740880 speaking of which, what'd you think of the story?

6740889 it was really good but I want to see a universe where discord rules would unbridled madness evil sick humor

6740813 The problem with that line of thought is that the only thing that Starlight changed was the rainboom an all the other changes are just effect of that, in this timeline Sunset never fought Twilight or made friends with the mane 6, she can't be reminded of memories that are simply not her own :pinkiecrazy:

6741713 who knows maybe the spell restores the original memories of whoever it hits

Nice story. Loved how Sunset and Celestia gave Twilight the idea to talk Starlight down rather than try to outfight her. Would have been nice if they could have done something similar in the show.

“Just remembered…” Sunset spoke, raising her hoof. “Can’t fly! … STILL WORTH IT!!!”

Why couldn't she fly? Did she lack practice?

“Just remembered…” Sunset spoke, raising her hoof. “Can’t fly! … STILL WORTH IT!!!”

Still worth it?:rainbowlaugh::facehoof:

You know, after reading this, I can't help thinking: What if the alternate timeline Sunset came back to Equestria to find herself facing not Celestia, but Nightmare Moon? I doubt this Queen of the Night would be as merciful to her as Celestia and the Elements of Harmony are. The fight and outcome might be a combo of these two Star Wars clips:

What do you think? :trixieshiftright:

A spell that basically uploads a redeemed copy of Sunset's mind into villain Sunset is awfully convenient and a little contrives...but I don't care. I still liked it.

Although, while reading this, I couldn't help but think that Sunset was probably bored out of her mind as the ruler of Equestria. Why else would she listen to the random alicorn princess that just dropped without some type of interrogation or allow her to cast a spell.

That's right. Friendship didn't save the day. Mind numbing boredom did.

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Why couldn't she fly? Did she lack practice?

well, seeing as how the REAL Sunset (the one that Twilight remembers and was brought back *sort of*) never had wings and doesn't remember any of what "Queen Sunset" has done in this timeline (if her apparent confusion is anything to go by), then...technically yes

I mean. I like it...but feels kinda mind-rapey

This needs a sequel.

This was a blast to listen to, I love it! :pinkiehappy:

“The Alicorn Amulet,” Twilight spoke silently, her voice growing more frightened.

“Very good,” Sunset commended. “You know your ancient artifacts. Yes, the amulet gave me all the power I needed to take on Celestia… And defeat her! In the midst of her great fall, I made her grant me what I’ve longed since the start: To become an Alicorn! And thus, the reign of Sunset Shimmer began! It didn’t take long to set myself up as Queen of Equestria, it only took slightly longer to decide what to do with our poor dethroned princess over here.”

Oh shoot I didn't know the Alicorn Amulet can transform any Pony into an Alicorn that shows how danger is that amulet is

“Twilight… What’s going on?” Sunset asked. “Why am I an Alicorn in Equestria? I’m supposed to be in the other world getting ready for the Friendship Games! And what happened to Equestria in the first place?”

Oh yeah I remember then we're going to Face Off the shadow bolts that was a pretty good movie

Okay this is a very awesome story here so after another failed attempt to stop Starlight glimmer they fell into another alternate universe and it looks like it's Sunset Shimmer but even worse when she finally took over Equestria and have a alicorn Amulet and wings and basically lost herself but it looks like in this timeline Twilight is determined to help her from that amulet so she use a spell and yeah it was the memory spell once he used it Sunset Shimmer we remember is backed and right now she felt even horrible witnessing her original plan of taking over Equestria she apologized to Princess Celestia for what she's done and she even forgave her after that Twilight explain to Sunset what's going on and then we're running out of options on how to stop Starlight and tell Celestia you gave her an idea that Starlight doesn't know what the effect of the future and that it's the one that can stop her and we already know what happened after that I did like the ending of Sunset try to fly that was cute and funny this was so pretty nice story keep up the good work

And there it was the motherly nature that made Princess Celestia well known. As Twilight and Spike looked on, they both admired this tender scene between teacher and student -which in a way metaphorically symbolized a reunion between a mother and a daughter. As Celestia allowed Sunset to lay against her shoulder, she turned to the two.

I forgot to mention even from here or in the original I still say this is the most beautiful thing I've ever see seeing Sunset and Princess Celestia reunited after all those years

Oooh, I like this one.

Ngl, I was a little bit worried that I wouldn't like this but I ended up enjoying it. Kinda wish something like this happened in the cutie remark, but while it's only fanmade, this was still a wonderful story! :pinkiehappy:

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