Chapter Two: What Now?
“We are not flawless, we are works in progress”
It was the next day as Sunset's phone alarm went off, and she tiredly pressed the stop button. Despite getting a full night sleep it didn't feel like she got any type of sleep as she groggily got up and brushed her teeth. She didn't feel like eating, in fact she didn't feel like doing anything. Not changing into new clothes, not going out for a ride, not going to school, or even standing. The only reason she got up was because it was a Friday and she'd rather not have to stay for her days off at school. She got back in her room and checked her book hoping something would change. Nope it looks like it wasn't some horrific nightmare, She thought sadly in her mind.
After putting on some deodorant and brushing her hair a bit to look presentable she tiredly walked out of her room, leaving the building, and heading off on her bike. Once she got to the school she got off her bike and readied herself for the grueling school lectures and boring assignments like normal. Unfortunately today was not a normal day for her. Will it ever be a normal day for me now? She questioned in her mind that was getting more and more dark with each thought. Before she could brood over on this her thoughts were interrupted by the bell of the school. Shit! Shit! Shit! Shit! She thought in her mind as she ran to her classroom.
Entering the class room she was met by her fellow students bored out of their mind and the teacher, Cranky. “Hello Sunset, you are.. Late. Take a seat and get out your notebook.” Sunset obliged and opened her note book, quickly writing down what the teacher wrote down. As the math lecture continued Sunset couldn’t help but wonder.
What in the world could have happened to start this war? What could have happened that all life is gone?! Celestia can't really be gone… can she? Sunset's thoughts were halted once more by Cranky slapping his ruler against his desk “I’m sorry, is my class boring you?” He asked, clearly annoyed by the young girl “N-no sir, sorry it won't happen again.” Sunset blurted out. Satisfied with the answer, Cranky nodded and went back to writing on the chalkboard.
What normally felt like a few hours of school felt like it dragged on for Sunset. It’s not that she wasn’t used to it, but it all felt like a blur but the day dragged all along until the grueling end. Luckily for her none of the students have picked up on her downer mood so far. Except for one student with long pink hair, the whole day whenever Fluttershy could she would keep a close eye on Sunset noticing small things. She noticed the small bags in her eyes, the slight red to them from what seems a lack of sleep, the way her body kind of slugged through every motion, her innate action of zoning out into deep thought with a worrying expression. All of these signs worried Fluttershy greatly despite being bullied by the redhead girl.
What was in that journal that made her so sad? Fluttershy thought as she kept tabs on Sunset. She wanted to help so badly but couldn’t not only from her shy nature but worried confronting the situation might scare Sunset off.. Also maybe getting shoved in a locker. She sighed sadly and a tad frustrated with herself, unable to help the girl that in her heart clearly needed help as soon as possible. I wish I was as brave as Applejack. Fluttershy thought sadly, wishing and hoping she could be brave and honest enough to confront Sunset and her worrying mood.
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Applejack was going through her day like any normal Friday. She got up early as usual, did some chores, helped Applebloom with her homework, ate breakfast, and went through school. Just like any other day, except one nagging feeling the farm girl couldn't get out of her head. She didn’t know what it was or why she was somewhat concerned about this feeling but something was up. Then it hit her like a stack of bricks, Sunset!.. But wait why her of all people?
She gathered her thoughts trying to connect every moment she saw the school bully. After thinking a bit about it she noticed Sunset was… tired. Not the normal tired but a very special type of tired. Kind of like with Granny when Ma and Pa died. The farm girl shook those sad thoughts away and focused back on Sunset Shimmer. What could have happened ta her? And why do I feel bad for her? Fortunately for AJ as she approached home there was plenty of time to think while doing her usual farm work. What in the world is going on with that girl?