Sunset
I sat between Mom and Sunburst as I finished opening my gifts. I still think everyone went a bit overboard. Mainly got clothes from a few of my friends. Got some new video games to play with my family and Rainbow, some new guitar strings from Lavender, some parts for my car and such. While I didn’t really want anything in general, I was grateful. Could always use more clothes.
I stared at the photos Spitfire had sent along with some candy I loved as a filly in Equestria. The photos were of me, mom, dad and my siblings mixed in with pictures of just me and Spitfire, Sunburst and the others.
But Princess Cadence’s gift stunned me the most.
“I’m related to Princess Cadence?” I demanded in confusion as Sunburst nodded.
“Yeah. I was shocked too. Spitfire was as well. Mainly confused at first but you know. Apparently Dad was related to a relative of Cadence’s and we never really knew.”
“So wait,” Scootaloo said and waved a hand. “Does that mean we are technically related to her and Sunburst and Spitfire?”
Sunburst and I looked at each. I hadn’t really thought of that but I suppose it would make sense in a way.
“Yeah, you are,” I answered after a moment.
“That’s so cool!” Lemon announced and pumped a fist. “I’m friends with a person related to a pony princess.”
“More than one,” I corrected and smiled slightly. “I’m related to Princess Twilight, Celestia and Luna then along with Twilight’s family.”
The thought was mind blowing in all honesty. And knowing Twilight, she most likely freaked out too. Of epic proportions.
“I hate to do this but uhm how do I go to the bathroom?” Sunburst asked nervously as we all fell silent.
“Come on,” I sighed and grimaced internally. “This way.”
I lead him to the bathroom and turned red as I opened the door, pointed at his zipper.
“Undo that, aim into the toilet and boom. Wash your hands as well,” I directed as he fumbled with the zipper. “Not now, you idiot! I’m in the bathroom with you!”
I turned away and pointed at the handle as he froze.
“Push that to flush.”
“I know how to work a toilet, Sunset.”
“Obviously not, Sunburst!”
“I’m in a new body!”
“I cannot believe I’m doing this,” i grumbled and pinched the bridge of my nose as my friends laughed and I quickly stood outside the bathroomas Sunburst did his business. “How did you even go the bathroom when you first got here?”
“I went outside? Just lift the robe and boom.”
“Dear God almighty,” I grumbled and rolled my eyes. “How you didn’t get arrested and put on a list, I will never know.”
“What list?”
“I’ll tell you later.”
I sat in my room with Lyra and Applejack watching me curiously. Everyone had already went home with the exception of my brother and Apple Bloom.
“What do ya need?” Applejack finally as I smirked.
“First off, thank you. For telling me about Silver Spoon stealing my book. I’m happy to have my brother here. And the party of course,” I said and pulled a bottle out from under mine and Derpys bed. “Here you go Lyra.”
Lyra took the bottle and examined it before it putting it in her back pack.
“Thank you.”
“I’m sorry for stealing the whiskey from your house. It was during anon a miss and I was depressed looking for something to help,” I admitted as Applejack looked away. “And I’m sorry for doing it.”
“Nah you’re good. I knew you had taken it,” Lyra answered and waved her hand.
“What?” I demanded as she nodded.
“I figured if you took it, you really needed it and were embarrassed to ask. It’s okay. I also knew if you didn’t drink it, you’d give it back do water under the bridge,” Lyra explained as I hugged her. “It’s all good, honestly.”
“Thank you Lyra,” I said as we separated and she went for the door.
“No problem. I’m gonna talk to Derpy for a bit and head on home. Happy birthday Sunset,” Lyra said as she disappeared down the stairs as I looked at Applejack.
“I know you were involved in trying to prank me with the cd,” I said casually as she froze. “I listened to track five. It’s a very cringy rap song about trains being awesome, which is exactly what Ruby would like. And there’s no cursing.”
“Alright ya got us,” Applejack sighed and sat down next to me. “Rainbow wanted to prank ya. She had no intention of introducin ya kin to bad language and nor did ah.”
“Don’t scare me like that again,” I said warningly. “I was actually afraid my aunt would murder me.”
“Ahm sorry. But what do ya want with me?” Applejack inquired as I gave a grin her way.
“We flip the prank on Rainbow. Me and you, and I won’t prank you in revenge for your involvement,” I explained as my grim grew bigger. I know some might try to prank her anyway, but I’m a woman of my word.
“Alright. What’s ya game plan?” Applejack asked as she dusted her hands off. “RD always plans her pranks out. If only she spent that time studying, she’d actually have some decent grades.”
She had a point there. I still helped her study from time to time with the help of Twilight and Sugarcoat. But now it upgraded to one big study group that often took place at the farm because well the barn had the most space for us all.
“I have an idea. I’ll just use magic and pretend I’m a demon again. Sunburst is shockingly on board,” I said and shook my head slightly. “I tell you, Starlight and Trixie are some bad influences on him. I never knew him to prank ponies until today. Granted, he is also the brother of me and Spitfire so we didn’t necessarily help out with that.”
“But how?” Applejack asked as I grinned again. “We can only use our magic for good stuff and when we play. How can ya make it do something like that?”
“Oh you’ll see,” I said as she shuddered. “I have Golden Hazel distracting her in the gym in a few days. Meet me at the statue with the other girls excluding Pinkie on the thirty first. She’s gonna be setting up the prank at home.”
“Remind me never to get on your bad side again,” Applejack muttered as she nodded. “Ah thought your brother was gonna hit us.”
Oh it’s not Sunburst she had to worry about, I mused to myself. Spitfire was more angry about it than anyone.
I eagerly rubbed my hands together as Applejack left the room.
The thirty first couldn’t get here fast enough.