Episode: 21

Lying Sunset

It was a great day in Equestria. Sunset Shimmer had been spending time in Canterlot with Blaze. One day, she came back from a trot around town. When Blaze saw her trying to sneak upstairs.

Blaze: So, Sunset I never asked you how was your visit with the Princess?

Sunset halted. Her mind froze trying to come up with a good idea.

Blaze: You didn't go. I can tell.

Sunset: w-what? How can you tell?

Blaze rose from a chair and looked her all over.

Blaze: Slight muscle twitch, rubbing the back of your head, looking the opposite direction of your dominant hand…err hoof. All points to you not doing what you told me. So…what happened?

Sunset: I…I was too ashamed. I feel she will banish me for my misdeeds.

Blaze: Oh Sunset, yes you did make mistakes in your past. I myself made many, but if life stopped every time a failure occurred, the world would have never existed. Trust me, I'll go with you if you are truly that nervous.

Sunset smiled. The two agreed to go tomorrow and went to their beds. The next morning the two set out for the castle. They arrived at the gates and were halted.

Guard: Halt! State your business!

Blaze: She's with me. Prince Blaze.

The two guards nodded and stepped aside. Blaze and Sunset made their way up with Blaze nodding off every so often unbeknownst to Sunset. They made it to the Throne room and Celestia stared at Blaze.

Celestia: Ah Blaze, to what do I owe the pleasure?

Blaze: I brought a surprise for you.

Blaze stepped aside to reveal Sunset. Celestia stood icy still. She stepped down and came to a halt inches from Sunset.

Sunset: I…Its good to be back.

Celestia wrapped Sunset in an embrace as tears fell.

Celestia: I thought you'd never return my former student. I am so glad you're safe and have come to see me.

Sunset teared up too while Blaze dozed off in the corner. The two talked and shared stories from times gone by. The two looked back to see Blaze wriggling in turmoil.

Celestia: Blaze…Blaze!

Blaze: Ahhh! Ugh…dang nightmare again. That's the fourth night in a row.

Sunset: Um… its day time Blaze.

Blaze: I'm going to head back to the manor. Work and the like, have fun you two.

Blaze trotted off trying to stay awake. The two just laughed it off and went to the balcony.

Celestia: It sure has been great seeing you again. I can't believe all you have done. Especially when it comes to passing on Twilight's teachings.

Sunset: Aw, it was nothing special. Look at the time, I best be going.

Celestia: You are always welcome back Sunset.

Sunset gave one last hug and walked back to the manor. Meanwhile, holding onto a castle spire was a figure who looked out across the city.

: No…the time is not right.

With a flash, the figure vanished without a trace.