"You guys sure about that?" Limestone raised an eyebrow, looking at the mess around her: "The party today left quite a mess."
"Yes, Vice-Principal," Sunset speaks up: "I'm pretty sure we are up to the task."
"Well," As the other girls nodded in agreement, Limestone sighed: "Fine, you guys clean the gym, and I will take care of the other parts."
"Ok, girls," Sunset inhales, the sound of Limestone's footstep vanish: "So, what happened?"
"I'll go first!" Pinkie shouts, waving her hand jumping up and down: "Today, I saw Twilight! I was like Twilight! Nice to see you! Then I felt something tapping my back, I looked back, and there was nothing! Then, Twilight pushed me aside and left!"
"Welp, I got a feeling of uneasiness from her," Applejack comments: "Maybe it's just a feeling, but who knows?"
"Speaking of which," Rarity adds: "She looked awful! I wonder what happened after the last time we met!"
"Um, actually," Sunset made a face: "I contacted Princess Twilight, and she was in her castle the entire day today!"
"Maybe she's trying to cover something up?" Rainbow scratches her head.
"That's not like Twilight," Sunset put a hand under her chin: "But what we know is that there's a mirror version of everyone from here to Equestria."
"You think that is the problem?" Applejack asks.
"I don't think so," Sunset close her eyes: "The mirror versions of an individual should be similar."
"From what I heard, this Twilight is pretty cold," Rainbow shrugs: "What's the big deal?"
"The big deal is," Rarity inhales as her voice pitched: "I can't seem to use my stand!"
"You did stay last night to make all those customs," Applejack suggests: "Maybe you are just tired?"
"I can't use my stand either!" Pinkie adds: "Maybe it has something to do with all the party planning?"
"Yeah, problem solved!" Rainbow declared: "Everyone's tired; all we need is a good night's sleep!"
"Or maybe Twilight stole Rarity and Pinkie's stand?" Fluttershy finally speaks up.
"That..." Sunset frowns: "Doesn't sound like Twilight at all!"
"I agree with Rainbow," Applejack says: "It has been a stressful handful of days. Besides, who would Twilight steal our abilities? To merge them into a super stand?"
"It's ok, Sunset," Rainbow put a hand over Sunset's shoulder: "Let's just get this mess cleaned up, get a good night's sleep and figure something out tomorrow! If Twilight really is doing what you think she is doing, there are still the six of us!"
"No, I will get to the bottom of this," Sunset insists while looking to the floor: "There's something fishy; I can smell it."
"In this case, let me help!" Rainbow says.
"Count me in!" Applejack adds.
"Actually, I think all of us should assist Sunset in this effort," Rarity says with a gentle smile on her face.
"Girls..." Sunset lifts her head up, looks at her friend: "Thank you...I don't know what to say..."
"No worry!" Applejack wraps her arm around Sunset's shoulder: "That's what we are here for!"
"In that case," Rainbow says: "What can I do for ya, chief?"
"What?" Sunset shakes her head violently: "RIght! Eh...I will have to contact Princess Twilight about this before we can make a move."
"So, where's the magic journal thing?" Rainbow asks.
"It's in my locker." Sunset replies.
"Then you go and get the journal," Applejack gives Sunset a powerful slam on the back: "We will take care of things here."
"Ouch!" Sunset cried out, almost sent falling by the hands of Applejack.
"Oops," Applejack apologizes as Sunset leaves: "Sorry!"
My friends...Sunset walks down the hall, a blank expression hanging on her face: They are willing to help, even after all the mess I've caused...I can't drag them into more danger! But they offered to help! I can't say no; they will be heartbroken!
Sunset sighed again, stopping in front of her locker as her mind trailed off again: Rainbow stood up for me, and I did the same for her. We are friends, right? Friends should help each other and protect each other, right? Right! I will get everything done from the background; that way, they can still help without being exposed to any danger!
"Sunset?"
"Principal Celestia?" Sunset looks up: "What are you doing here?"
"I'm the Principal," Celestia smiles: "Of course I have my duties! How's everything going with you?"
"I..." After opening her mouth for several seconds, Sunset decides not to tell the Principal. After all, Vice-Principal Luna suffered a condition, and Sunset doesn't want to add more to the Principal's to-do list: "Nothing, Principal, everything is fine."
"Are you sure?" Celestia tilted her head a bit: "I can help if you need any."
"I'm sure," Sunset chuckled awkwardly: "I just need to get something from my locker!"
"If you say so," Celestia winks: "But remember, I'm always here for you."
Here for me, eh? Sunset thinks, looking as Celestia leaves: I failed the Princess, but I will not fail the Principal! Just watch, I will get everything done without hurting anyone, and I will fix your sister!