Sunset opened her eyes only to find herself seated in the living room. Basically that thing was all the negativity that had built up inside of me? So does that mean I am a monster? She wondered, glancing over at Celestia who had not moved from the spot on the couch beside her.
“What the hell was that? I am so confused.” The teen complained, earning a chuckle from Zecora who handed her a glass of water.
“Yes searching one's inner feelings can be confusing however you knew what you were getting into when you were choosing.”
Sunset sighed and accepted the water, gingerly pulling her hand from Celestia's grip before speaking again.
“Yes, I did but it doesn't make it any easier. I mean that thing was born from my negative emotions. Does that mean that I am a monster?” she asked in a low voice, earning a sympathetic look from Zecora.
“No, it doesn't. That is why I brought Zecora here.” Celestia replied gently, however, Zecora cut her off.
“You would only know where to start after examining what is inside your heart.”
Sunset groaned then, much to Celestia's amusement.
“Sorry Zecora but your riddles give me a headache. Can you put that into English please?”
“She means you have to face your emotions besides holding them inside.” Celestia explained gently
“What she says is correct, though you will find her answer much more direct.” Zecora chuckled as Sunset let out another groan.
“Okay so basically you made me face my emotions? But what the hell did this trance have to do with it? I mean, couldn't I have done it some other way?”
Celestia sighed as she turned her full attention to the girl.
“First off watch your language, secondly would you have ever thought on how you felt about everything that has happened up until this point?” she stated, earning a sigh from Sunset who slumped into her seat.
“I guess not. It's just so confusing. I mean some of the things she said...I....I just don't want to think about let alone here. I mean, I have so many questions about well everything and I'm not sure who to ask!” Sunset answered, burying her face in her hands.
“Perhaps Celestia is where to start, after all, she can be quiet smart.” Zecora stated calmly, hiding a smile behind her own glass as she watched the two interact.
“I don't know if Celestia is the best one to ask some of these things.” Sunset confessed, risking a glance up at her teacher, half expecting a disapproving look.
“Then you can speak with Luna or one of your friends?” Celestia suggested.
“Maybe I will.”
Does she care about you as a person or as a student? How could I just up and ask her something like that? I mean if I did it would be too weird. Sunset thought although she wanted to know the answer as much as the demon had.
It might be weird for me to ask such a question but maybe I can convince someone else to ask for me...I wonder if I could convince Luna too? I mean, she knows Celestia better than anyone! But how could I ask her to help me out on something like this? Maybe I could just ask? Or....Maybe I could test her?
Sunset winced at that thought, though she knew that would probably be the best option for her because if this Celestia wasn't like the Mare that ruled Equestria, this would prove it.
First I must applaud you for writing Zecora. She is one of the characters I try to avoid writing if I can get away with it.
Second I am really enjoying the journey that both Sunset and Celestia have undertaken.
Another great chapter!
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Trust me, I am not writing a lot of Zecora because it's tricky to write her. I am glad that you are enjoying the story.
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9003570 I’m glad that I’m not the only one who has a hard time writing Zecora while trying to make the overall story flow well.
It's very common for foster kids to test boundaries, which come off as acting out. The problem is that they also lack the experience to differentiate between discipline and lack of affection.
Also, congratulations on being able to write Zecora! I'm surprised it went so smoothly after the craziness from Discord though. The amount of trust Sunset showed just by being able to be put under is tremendous.
Uhh, what riddles? Zecora just rhymes. It’s not even hard to follow.
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you do realise how hard it is to concentrate on things like that after coming out of a trance right it was probably hard for her to concentrate she has so much on her mind and all the signs seems to be pointing towards emotional abuse which can result in so many side effects and then bringing memories out, i have been emotionally abused by my parents and have trouble focusing when people talk to me and forget things a lot (i can't even remember anything from grade k till 5 in the learning aspect except my teachers and the yelling from my parents and sister i can't remember about though just the constant yelling.) So everything is probably jumbled for her right now later on she would probably be able to understand easier.