"Invitations to the best party at Applejacks barn tonight," Pinkie bounced.
"Can't wait," Rainbow beamed.
"With my gorgeous outfits, we'll be the talk of the town." Rarity said excitedly.
"Ya do know it's only us six that'll be there," Apple frowned.
"It won't hurt to still look good, darlings."
"You do remember I might be a little late," Fluttershy told them in her usual quiet voice.
"Yep," Pinkie nodded.
"Sorry I'm late guys," Sunset apologised, slightly breathless with running down the corridor. "Have I missed anything?"
"Nope, just party arrangements." Pinkie giggled, taking an invitation out of her bag and handing it to Sunset."That one is yours."
"Come on we better get to class before vice principal Luna catches us for the third time."
oOo
Once school had been let out for the summer break, the six girls had split up to go home and ready themselves for the big party that they were going to have tonight. Pinkie and Applejack were the only ones who had decided to go to the Texan girl's barn to set up ready for the others.
"Wow, I am really glad you let me plan the party at yours." Pinkie beamed excitedly.
"Don't mention it. I don't mind, anything for my friends," Apple smiled in response.
"We just need to call to sugar cube corner as I've got a few cakes and that in the back."
"Ok, I've also got some apple tarts and juice back home if ya want them."
It hadn't taken them long to collect the baked goods Pinkie Pie had made the night before. They then set everything up at Applejacks barn. The trimmings were up and other decorations. Buns, cakes, biscuits, tarts and drinks were all set up on tables with paper plates nearby. All they were waiting on now was the guests.
Rarity was the first to arrive. "Hey, I have brought cucumber sandwiches,"
"Just put them on the first table over there," Applejack told her friend, pointing to a bare table.
"Is there anything I can help with?" Rarity asked wanting to feel busy.
"Nope, everything is done thanks to Applejack." Pinkie informed her.
The Texan smiled at the younger girl. "Well to be honest Pinkie did most of the hard work."
"Oh, don't be so modest. I don't mind you taking some of the credit. I mean the tables must have been heavy." Pinkie added in.
"Well it was nothing a necklace can't help with," Apple shrugged.
Rarity just rolled her eyes at the pair before sitting down to start checking her hair while she was waiting.
"Everyone ready to rock," Rainbow shouted enthusiastically, joining the others.
"Looks like we're still waiting on Sunset and Fluttershy," Pinkie announced.
By the time the last two girls arrived, the others were sat there bored, wishing they had started without them.
"Finally," Rainbow huffed.
"Sorry I'm late. I ran into some trouble on the way," Sunset apologised.
"I hope it isn't anything we need to worry about," Apple thought concerned.
"No, its fine I took care of it."
"The animals are sound asleep as well, so the rest of night is mine." Flutter added to.
"Fluttershy, darling, did one the animals get hurt or something?"
"No, why do you ask."
"You have a little something on your dress, I cannot make it out whether its blood or mud."
"Oh, that, it was Angel, he'd been playing in the mud before I came out."
"What are you waiting for? Let's party!" Rainbow shouted.
They partied hard into the night. Applejack didn't have neighbours and her family had gone out so the house was empty. Eventually everyone had fallen asleep in the Texan girl's family barn, all worn out from all the fun they'd had. Four hours had passed before any of the girls had awoken.
Rarity was the first to awaken and notice something wasn't right. "Fluttershy, Rainbow, Pinkie, wake up."
"Ah. Really, this better be good." Rainbow said, groggily.
"Did anyone hear Applejack and Sunset leave?" Rarity asked them all concerned.
"Um, nope," Pinkie replied.
A moment later Applejack returned.
"Is Sunset with you?" Fluttershy asked
"No. I haven't seen her. I woke up, found her gone and didn't want to scare ya so I went looking for her."
"What are you saying?" Rarity frowned.
"I think she's missing."
oOo
The next day they packed everything away and decided to go over to Sunsets flat. They knocked and waited for an answer it took awhile but the door opened, and the girl that was stood on the other side shocked them all.
"Sunset!" they all said in unison.
"Where in the hay were you last night?" Applejack asked feeling a little hurt.
"Here, why, where else should I be?" Sunsets asked confused.
Rainbow looked to the others before turning back to Sunset. "Is this some kind of joke?"
"Um, we had a sleepover at Applejacks." Fluttershy reminded her, voice going low to a whisper.
"Right, I remember now. Sorry about that. I had stuff to do."
"Why didn't you tell us?" Pinkie asked. "I could have brought some leftovers."
"We would have understood, darling. We're your friends."
"Ok, next time I have to run off I'll let you know first. Now if you don't mind, I'm in the middle of something." Sunset turned away and slammed the door in their faces.
"I wonder what's up with her," Fluttershy thought a little louder than expected.
"Your guess is as good as mine, darling."
They all stood there in shock, wondering what had just happened. Rainbow was the first to break the silence.
"So what now?" she asked.
"How about cupcakes, my treat." Pinkie offered.
Rarity read the new message that had just arrived, her facial expression turning to shock.
Applejack picked up on her friend's expression. "Are you alright, sugar cube?"
Ignoring the Texan she turned to the younger girl. "I'd love to Pinkie, but something has just come up."
Pinkie pie then turned to Apple and Flutters. "What about you two?"
"I've got to get back to the farm, another time maybe."
"I do love your cupcakes but its Angel feeding time. He won't be very happy if he doesn't get his meal on time."
Rainbow was trying to sneak away when Pinkie saw her. "Come on Rainbow Dash your my last hope."
"Alright fine, I'll go with you."
After that day they all gradually stopped talking and hanging out with each other. Applejack told them she was needed on the farm and wanted to spend time with her family this holiday. Rarity took her sister Sweetie Belle to England for a few weeks. Fluttershy concentrated on the animals at the animal shelter. Rainbow concentrated on her sports clubs and Pinkie started a part time job at sugar cube corner as well as babysitting. Once the 6 weeks holiday was over and school started up, they all checked themselves out in the mirror.
However, three of the six would be headed back with a new take on life. One applied makeup, another put on a longer skirt and the last person wrapped a fancy thin scarf around her neck, they all did it to hide something.
"What the girls don't know is, I have been on their trail all summer and I will be the one to spill their secrets."