Contest of Rivals: Dealing with Loss Part 3
The pair stood in silence as the looked down, sorrow filled eyes taking in the scenery around them.
“I can’t believe it…” Princess Twilight said softly, a single tear starting to make it’s way down her lavender cheek.
“I’ll leave you two be for a bit, I think she’d prefer it that way.” Adagio said as she patted the girl on the back softly before stepping away.
“Why didn’t you tell anyone, Sunset…” Twilight continued, her fist’s clenching in sorrow. “Why did you feel like you couldn’t tell anyone you were being blackmailed? We could have helped you!” Twilight’s pitch was rising, her voice becoming a harsh yell as her sadness started to erupt out from her.
“Why didn’t I come save you in the first place all those months ago? I could have made it so you likely didn’t come to this point in your life! I could have let you live in the castle! Tartarus, Princess Celestia herself forgave you!” She yelled as she took a step forward toward the mound. “But why didn’t you reach out for help when you were getting blackmailed? You’re stronger than that! I know you are!”
“I think you’ve made your point.” said a soft voice, the mound of bedsheets rustling as an amber arm slid over the top of the comforter and pulled the heavy amalgamation of cloth and warmth down. “Hiya, Twilight.” Sunset yawned as she stretched her arms above her head. “Man, healing magic really takes it outta ya. I haven’t been able to do much more than get help walking to the washroom twice a day.”
“Your lucky that I found a way to get Equestrian alchemy through the portal without it losing it’s magical properties.” The Alicorn scolded as she watched her friend swing her legs out from under the covers and onto the cool carpeted floor.
“And I appreciate it, really!” Sunset gave a goofy smile as she looked at her friend, the Princess seeming ready to strangle her. “I still can’t believe what happened though, I thought I was a gonner.”
“I guess being able to purge the corrupted magic from your body manage to kickstart you back to living enough for the doctors to stabilize and then save you.” Twilight shook her head as she thought about the miracle that saved her friends life. “I’ve never heard nor read of someone cleansing corruption from themselves. I mean look at what happened with the Elements of Harmony!”
“It didn’t manage to full cleanse me though,” Sunset said as she finished pulling on a clean pair of boys trunks and a tank top. “It makes me wonder about the Sirens in all honesty.”
“Well I can promise that we are completely clean.” Adagio said as she walked in with a tray holding three glasses of water, setting it on the dresser beside where the trio of friends stood. “The three of us can’t detect a single ounce of the dark magics on us, and now you're clean as well.”
“Hopefully it stays that way this time…” Sunset said sadly, hugging herself softly.
“I think you’ll be fine now, Sunset.” Twilight said, putting a hand gently onto the firm shoulder of her friend. “On the plus, you don’t have any scars now thanks to the potions Zecora and Apple Bloom brewed up for you back in Equestria!”
Sunset chuckled as she looked at the inside of her forearms, running fingers down the now unmarred flesh. “Yeah, though scars can be kinda cool.”
Adagio giggled, surprising the two younger Equestrians that the woman could produce such tones. “Scars or not, I still think Aria and Sonata will do their best to pursue you.”
Sunset blushed as she looked down at the ground, Twilight looking at her friend in shock.
“When were you going to tell me this?” She asked playfully, clapping the solid back of the taller girl in mirth.
“Well truth be told I don’t really remember them coming onto me.” She said, fingers brushing first her cheek, then her lips.
“I haven’t seen Sonata kiss someone like that since Hoofstock!” Adagio burst out laughing as Sunset’s face turned cherry red, Twilight chuckle in amusement.
“I don’t know why they though to kiss a bloody girl that they just caught falling from the air,” Sunset said, looking up to Adagio with a cheeky grin. “And don’t think you get off scot free yourself, Adagio! You got awfully frisky with the girls when you laid me on the ground.”
The Siren blushed and gave a small cough as she looked away, Twilight bursting into fresh giggles.
“Well I wasn’t sure I would ever get the chance to.” Adagio responded softly, only to hear Sunset bark out a laugh.
“So you waited until I was on my death bed to fondle me?” She slugged the smallest Siren playfully. “Anyways, I think I should join the rest of you guys downstairs for lunch, huh?” She asked as she headed to the door. “Those two sisters of yours should get a kick out me like this, huh Dagi?” Sunset winked as she grabbed the door.
THANK CELESTIA SHE'S ALIVE!!! I gotta give you props though you really had us going there. Also five chapters in one day, nicely done!😎👍
Jeeze thought Sci Twi was taking to well and the parents as well, also pissed that soem teachers stood by Cinch sure they regreting if they been fired, and with Cinch rep in ruisn and them still loyal will backfire on them.
They be viewed as lunatics as well.
Good luck in them getting any teaching poistions for themselves.
Sure the paper will tear them apart, Will we hear any news on Gilda and the Diamond dogs how long they be serving time?
Three accounts of attempted murder will get them put away for a long time.
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Thankee for the complinments~ ^///^
So when did Adagio dye yellow streaks into her hair?
I can finally be at ease. YAY, SUNSET LIVES!
And it looks like she is forming a harem. I approve.
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Mwahahaha~! xD
Yup I ship Sunset with the Sirens as a group, but mainly focused on Sonata in all honesty~ ^///^
I'm glad I was able to give you a rollercoaster of emotions in this chapter~ ^^
Just got one last chapter to wrap some things up and prep some things for next arc~ ^^
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She has some yellow streaks in her hair~
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Yaaay~ xD
And I'm glad you approve~ ^^
You monster! You truly got me with these three one shots. And just after waking up at 4 in the morning before work
Well, at least now I know Sunny is alright and well
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Good to hear~ xD
Yeah I couldn't get rid of Bae-con hair~ >///<
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hehe xD I feel that Sunset, just like Princess Twilight, can be shipped with anyone~ xD
I just love the characters of Sunset and Sonata and got to brainstorming what they would be like together one day and have never looked back xD
I think you can merge these three parts into a single chapter, but you have your own ideas. All I know is that the finale is coming and knowing how fast you write it won't be a long wait.
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heh, I like the idea of keeping them seperate, helps keep suspense for new readers~
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Yeah, in recent years I've been making long, episodic chapters. But well I think shorter, easily digestible bits are better if you wanna keep them focused. People don't have a very long attention span when it comes to reading a chapter. They need a place to stop. BTW, how did you like my scene ideas for the court thing? Or are you gonna sum things up?
So, who will be the new Principal and Vice-Principal? Alternate Chrysalis and Alternate Starlight Glimmer?
All of you talking about repercussions for Cinch are forgetting a very dire question. How many? How many students has she pulled the blackmail shtick with or is Sunset the first? How many Friendship Games were won legitimately? Oh God, how many suicides happened because the environment Cinch mde was just that toxic but were buried?
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Yeah, I like a good mix of short and long chapter~
The scene could work well, but I don't think I'm going to have anything for the blowback occur in this arc, but will show up later~ ^^
I have plans for Chrysalis and Starlight Glimmer~ ;'D
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yup, Cinch has caused a lot of harm~
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I read a story were those four become a thing, can;t remember what it was calledbut it was good.
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You are probably thinking of Canterlot University: The Dazzling Sunset ~
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That or Dazzling Sun.
you clever bastard
Yeah it DID feel weird that Sunset beat her inner daemon...'maybe'
only for her to flat line...of course Flat lining does not mean dead, but heh
great stuff bucko
(breathes a sigh of relief) She's alive. Thank ALL that is holy!! (faints from exhaustion)
Uh... we'll be right back. (darn it spearton, why you do this me)
You tricky bastard! I loved it, though if it had about 20% more fondling....
Also i think gonner is spelled with one "n"
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There's a SunShyne story where Fluttershy and Sunset transfer to Crystal Prep. However, before they even get there, Sunset finds out that Cinch has been behaving like a shitty indie developer. YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN *glares at the video*
tl;dw: Censoring negative feedback. Then censoring the negative feedback to that censor. THEN censoring the negative feedback to THAT censor to censor the FIRST censor.
Unlike a shitty indie developer, however, Cinch had some success because Sunset had to really dig into the internet to find the negative feedback. The ultimate conclusion was that Crystal Prep was in decline and Cinch didn't want to acknowledge it. Who's to say to say she didn't pull the same shit in your story including keeping people quiet about deaths caused by the toxic school environment?
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Yup~
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What did I do? o.O
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Thankee~! ^^
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heh xD
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that's a compliment, I was just impressed at how you managed to pull that twist off, and I'm eager to see how the rest of this unfolds
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Hehehe xD Just wait for the next arc~
As well as Sunset After Dark ;'D
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heh, thankee~ ^///^
There's only one more chapter in this arc before I start working on the next one though >.>
Thank god Sunset is alive and okay! For a moment I thought she was dead or in a coma but glad that was not the case. Don't scare me or anyone like that again. Anyway I'm glad Twilight was able to bring some elixirs and other potions to help heal her but I wonder if Princess Celestia will want Sunset back in Equestria after everything she has been through? I wouldn't blame her since Sunset almost died twice which isn't cool.
Also is Sunset getting her own harem? I wonder how many will be in it?
But I wonder what will happen for the ending of this story? I hope to see the next chapter soon.
Good Luck Moon-Lite.
Good to know that Sunset is alive and well, i would have been all kinds of cross with you if she had actualy died.
Which would be a shame because i honestly think you do great work and i'm looking forward to reading more from you.
Also, seriously Adagio? Fondling a girl in her dying moments?
My favorite interpretation of Adagio was always that of a shameless pervert, but thats weird even for her.
Lucky Sunset though who can continue her new life with a set of sexy, seductive, sultry and various other adjectives starting with S, Sirens as her private harem.
Reminds me of that story where she goes to university and hits of with them into a funny polyarmorious relationship with them.
8281489 You wouldn't happen to remember the name of that one? It sounds fun.
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Here you are.
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Thank you very much my good sir
Murphy: But? She? How?
Lady Luck: Always remember that behind every great man, there's a better woman.
Murphy:
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xD
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Wow... just wow. That is something clever. I don’t know if you’re referencing something or if it’s all you, but that just made my day.
Yes, yes they should.
Sunset be like you think death is enough to kill me