"I've got crabs."

Those three little words, spoken to Rainbow Dash over the phone, set Canterlot High School on fire.

Because even though most of the student body has forgiven Sunset Shimmer for her past transgressions and she has more friends than ever now, some gossip is just too juicy to ignore.

Besides, everybody's more than a little curious as to the finer details--and who else might be dealing with the same problem.

(Rated Teen for discussion of sensitive topics.)

Part of The Destiny of the Ancients

60 years ago Sunset Shimmer went through the mirror connecting Equestria with the Human world, but instead of arriving at Canterlot the mirror had other ideas. Sunset found herself stranded in a little place called Beach City, a place that is being protected by a quartet of space rocks that can take human form.

Meeting Rose Quartz and the rest changed her life, turning Sunset from a moody and angry teenager to a caring, witty and a-little-too-much-ego kind of girl, but those idyllic days couldn't extend forever, because when a corrupted gem attacked the city and she was heavily injured saving human beings, Sunset turned into something no gem had seen before.

That was so long ago.

Now Sunset is Spinel, a hybrid that has a gem instead of a heart and whose powers are still a mystery to the surviving Crystal Gems.

This is her story.

Of how she became a Crystal Gem.

Of how she helped raise little Steven.

Of how she continues saving the Earth while making friends in Canterlot.

Art by GPizano:

Bad news: Sunset's sick. Good news: She has Twilight, AJ, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie and Rarity to keep her company and see her through to a recovery.

Book 1 of "Not Just Any Old Day"

Part of "Not Just Any Old Continuity", which includes
The Crystal Prep Chronicles
The Anon-A-Miss Saga
TimberTwi Tales

Cover art by Haden-2375

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This story is a sequel to Nifty Nuptials

As we prepare for our first Christmas as a married couple, Sunny begins to take ill.

Part of The SciTwi Shimmer Chronicles

Preread by Quillian Inkheart

Rated Teen for extremely brief non-sexually nudity and implied adult "activities".

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This story is a sequel to Grand Unified Theory Of Sunset Shimmer

It feels like it's dragged on forever. This cannot go on. Well then, may as well get it over with and let the proverbial chips fall where they may. Such is Rarity's mindset when she decides to finally confess her love to Sunset Shimmer. Unbeknownst to her, Sunset has a few things on her mind as well.

This story is the finale of the Recovery + Shipping Timeline – Cover art by Akuama

Thanks to Fearshatter for his encouragement and advice.

In a way, believe it or not, tied to: The Destiny of the Ancients

It's been years since their days at Canterlot High School and maybe their lives have cahnged, maybe their bonds have broken, maybe they have separated or their roads have led to other parts.

Sunset has grown to be a famous art, with a future ahead of her, while Twilight is still the same quirky and awkward scientist, but their bonds are being tested by time and circumstances , after all, Twilight is still in a relationship with Timber and there is no real end to something like that.

Except that while drunk, their inhibitions are lowered, their desire for each other is shown and magic on Earth is raw and wild, doing stuff without explanation.

Is this magic that could change their lives and the lives of many other people.

As the world changes, their bonds will be put to the test and there is a question that needs to be answered; where does magic babies come from?

THE CLOCK TICKS ONE

Part of The Destiny of the Ancients

Sunset's life was very simple. Try to get back to Equestria with enough power to conquer it and make Celestia pay for throwing her away, but something went wrong. One day she met a mysterious man and with just one dish an ability inside Sunset woke up: 'The Devil's Palate'

Curious about this new ability and with her eyes opened to Harmony, she exchanged schools to one of the most prestigious culinary schools in the world. Totsuki Tea Ceremony and Cooking Academy, where she found out that not only there are many goofballs but a place where her dormant abilities are growing stronger.

Alongside her Polar Star Dorm friends, Sunset is ready to start her road in the culinary world. But what about the 'Devil's Palate' and the way her sclera turns black? Is there something inside of her?

Sunset's been troubled the last few days. Graduation looms near and Twilight doesn't even know that her time is running out.

Part of The Destiny of the Ancients

Sunset Shimmer and the rest of the Humane Six are about to start their life on Canterlot University, but Rarity still has a surprise for all of them. Seems that one song that Sunset recorded in a game of truth and dare had found its way to the internet and has become a huge success.

With this news and deciding to maintain Sunset's anonymity in the human world, Rarity put 'Jem' as the official singer and the world unanimously want more of Jem, there is just one problem, she doesn't exist... or does she?

Originally part of The Many Destinies of Sunset Shimmer, here you will find the story of Sunset Shimmer's double life as pop rock sensation and manager of Jem and the Holograms and all the adventures and crazy antics that this decision will bring to her and her friends.

This story is a sequel to Pinkie's Graduation Party

After constantly being embarrassed by her online rival, Sunset Shimmer finally loses it during her latest livestream.

Part of The SciTwi Shimmer Chronicles

Contains: rage quitting, mild fluff

Preread by Quillian Inkheart

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