Keep in mind that the title is a little self-explanatory. This'll come before the Arsenal saga. Now before we start, here's something important I want to mention.

In case you didn't notice yet, on my profile under "MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY", I made a list of new thing called My PM Rules, where I set in a few conditions that I'm going to follow for myself when I message someone on FFN or vice versa. If you guys are okay with those things then I'd like to say thanks and on with the show.

A SHORT GLANCE OF THE PARTY

Later that night, my friends and I were all on the other side of the park, at a large, long, and fancy banquet table. They said they wanted to have a nice party after I returned to the island and so far we were having a good one.

We all talked like good friends as usual, ate a good meal, and had some good laughs. In fact, even though it was just two hours ago, I don't think I'm ever gonna stop thinking about what I said to everyone when we started with the banquet. It was already sunset and before anyone took the first bite, we did what most groups do before eating, and I raised my hands and said aloud, "Okay. Let's enjoy this, guys but just know this: I don't know care what you all think, I'm going to enjoy all of this like a pig!" Then Pinkie responded with a tough tone, "Oh-ho, really? I doubt that, because everyone knows that no one can eat better or faster than I can." "Wanna bet?" "Oh yeah, Mr. TG." "TG?" "Yeah. Tough Guy. Let's do this." "Alright then. Come on." From there, the others laughed and chanted for us to go on. I was trying not to look like I didn't have any manners while still trying to get ahead of Pinkie Pie.

She wasn't any different, until the end where…one can only guess actually who won.

All that happened next was that we both burped, and each of us had two friends surrounding us and patting us on the back.

Pinkie had Rainbow Dash and Twilight.

I had Garrett and Applejack.

It was moment of humor and excitement. Except for me when we finally reached the part where we did make a bet. The one that loses can't eat anything else until he/she finishes eating one large pineapple (gag).

From there, we just continued enjoying our time. Having a good party all to ourselves. And it got a little more fun when this one part came in.

The sky was dark and showing satellites projecting beautiful moving stars in the sky.

Author's Note: If you're on Endless, then it would look like Earth but there's no core and there aren't always stars and planets from where you're at. The whole Endless universe is meant to look like one planet.

While those stars were showing, I admired the view of it before noticing Jewel lay on Garrett's shoulder, making me feel just a little bit of envious. "As if Adam wasn't competition enough." I mumbled in a humorous tone. Then I looked to see the Equestria Girls and Spike. They were not only looking at the stars but they were also looking into a small screen, watching a few videos that were pretty familiar.

"Okay, I don't mean to be rude but why is it that these videos make it look like Rarity is the leader?" Rainbow Dash said.

Sunset humorously responded, "Hey at least you're not that bounty hunter haha."

"Or the jedi that got injured."

I came up to them and nervously said, "Hey, what are you guys watching?" And thankfully they didn't look bothered. Twilight said "We're watching the 'Duel of the Fates' trilogy."

Sunset then said, "We've seen them before but Alex said he wanted to hear our reactions to them. And so far I think I can speak for everyone when I say we're enjoying it."

"Uh-huh." They all said.

"Except for the part of where they made me a droid. I'm more alive than that." Spike complained, which made us giggle before I asked, "Haha. That's cool. Do you guys mind if I join you?" That was when Sunset stood up. "Actually, C, I just remembered something important I wanted to discuss with you about. Are you okay with that?"

"Uh sure." That kind of surprised me but I did want to hear what she had to say. So we walked to another part of the table, where most of the food was eaten, and even though I was probably being paranoid, I somehow felt like the girls in the back were giving me and Sunset sly giggles.

Author's Note: As fun as it would be to make a story about me and Sunset, just note that that's not EXACTLY going to be possible or go the way you think. ;)

Once we got to the spot, Sunset was the first to speak.

"Alright C. Lately there's been one thing on my mind that's been bothering me."

"And what would that be, mi bueno amigo."

"It's…okay how much of spanish do you even know, Mr. Astuto y Misterioso?"

"I think less than 10. I'm one heck of a lousy amateur."

"Aw, I wouldn't worry about that. You're a kid who really knows how to get there."

"Thanks. Though I would love that complement more if you would stop calling me kid please."

She giggled, "Oh come on."

"I'm serious. I think I'm about as tall as you are and I know for a fact that I'm almost a decade older than you are."

"Well how old do you think I am?"

"Well…okay to my eyes you and the rest of the girls look 17 or 16. Hehe. Sorry, I regret doing that. I know girls don't like it when you do something stupid like guess their age."

"Hehe. It's fine, buddy boy. Oh right, I'm sorry. We're getting off track here. What I wanted to talk to you about was this whole two years of service you've mentioned in the past."

"Oh…that." I was surprised. If I had rabbit ears then they would've flopped down by then. "Sunset, I'm sorry but I can't mention it. It's a little more personal than you think."

"What, really? Are you sure you can't just mention it to me or the rest of the girls?"

"Nope. The answer is no. And not to be rude but why do even want to know?"

"Because I'm curious. And I'm also curious about what your next plans are going to be since you graduated. Is there at least any detail about those things that you can tell me. Because there's no way I want to do something dumb to find out like use my powers to look into your mind."

I just sighed. She looked like she did want to find out, she was being nice about it, and still to me, she was a lovable friend. So she broke me. I sighed again and placed my left hand on her shoulder. "Okay, okay. I like you so I'll tell you."

"Thank you."

"Just please promise me that you're not going to tell anyone except for Spike and the rest of the girls."

"Absolutely. I cross my heart, hope to fly, and stick a cupcake in my eye."

"Alright. Here's how it is. My plans this summer, that are not FFN/D/W related, are…" I whispered the whole thing in her ear about what the plans for the summer in my real life would be. "Then after all of that comes my two years of serving and time away from my work. Now when I say that it is a community service thing, it's not exactly what you think it is. It's…" then I whispered the rest of it.

And when I was done, Sunset looked like she was excited of all the sudden. "Really? Oh my gosh, C. A thing like that? My goodness you certain have a lot going on. Be sure to spend all of that time well, okay?"

"Of course. And thanks, I guess."

She placed an arm around me and gave me a sly smile before remembering, "Oh. I wonder if any new questions that came up. Let me go get my phone." She ran off and did what she did. Though having her touch my shoulders like that did make me feel a little anxious. So I dwelled upon the thought until Garrett came up unexpectedly. "That's nice."

"Huh? What-what is?"

"You and Shimmer."

"What? No, no, we haven't-that wasn't—"

"It's okay, man. Nobody's breaking any laws. It just that you and I both know that she's not always the most…patient woman in the multiverse. But with friends like the girls or a friend like you she seems very relaxed."

"No. She and I are not-well you know Sunset, she likes to talk and I like to talk."

"And yet you're not as open to the people in your real life as you are to us here. You're not always as open as much as I am. Or Jewel, or any of the characters you created." Hearing that I gave Garrett a quick glare until he said "Oh and if you were to say that she likes to flirt. Just note that I've seen her flirt. Up close, remember?"

"Maybe. But you know the idea of me and her isn't exactly possible, right?"

"I know. But this ain't that. Look, as maybe one of the world's leading authority on waiting too long, don't. At least not until you feel like you're ready, mature, and responsible enough. A lot of friends each deserve someone."

He finished and made me do a cheers with a cup of Dr Peppers. Then he walked away back to Jewel. "Wait, what do you mean up close?" I asked but he didn't answer when Sunset came back. "I'm back, C. And already it looks like we two messages. One question from Alex, and a dare from 6477311." "Oh okay, good. I'm ready to go on whenever you are." "Alright."

Sunset: Our friend Alexriolover95 asks us…oh (giggle).

Alexriolover95: Who do you prefer? Pony or human Sunset.

CR34T0R: Oh (blushing through the mask again). Well, Sunset I hope I'm not being too critical here but while your pony side is good and okay, we've known you as a human for much longer. You've been through so many adventures that way and to me it kind of shows either as much or more of the character you are. So I'm going to say Human Sunset.

Sunset: (giggling)

CR34T0R: (chuckling along) Okay what else do we have next again?

Sunset: The dare. And oh it looks like it's for me. It says…

6477311: Sunset Shimmer, I dare you and CR34T0R to morph back into your macaw forms, and you have to give him a great kiss either on his cheek or on the top of his beak.

CR34T0R: (shocked) Say what?

Sunset: You heard him (or her).

CR34T0R: (mentally speaking) Now I'm starting to get a pretty good idea on who the heck 6477311 is. (then speaking aloud) Okay, keep in mind that I had nothing to do with that.

Before Sunset said anything, she used her power ring to shape into her macaw form before flying to the top of the table. I was still blushing through the mask, and did it even more when she smiled and used her wingtip to signal me to come on. I gulped and then used my power ring to shapeshift into my macaw form and got on the table.

I looked directly at Sunset's eyes and slowly breathed just to calm down because inside, my heart was really turbo charged. We were both blushing but seemed more relaxed as she walked up to me. I however stepped back.

"(gulp)…Uh, Sunset, buddy, you know that these dares right here are optional, right?"

"Yeah I know. But this is something that I don't mind doing."

"Why?"

"Because you don't bother me, and you're nice and a hard working person. I like you, so I don't have a problem with doing this. Just this once."

"Right."

That didn't make me feel anymore confident, so I still slowly backed away, fearing that the others could've been watching us until Sunset said, "Hang on. Just hold still and let me take your wings." I did what she said and let her hold my wings. "Now just breathe and look into my eyes, and relax."

I did that too. I took a breath through my nose and relaxed, and looking into her eyes I noticed how beautiful she still looked.

"Now, you and I are both friends, right?"

"Yes."

"And you know that there's never going to be issues with me or everyone else you care about, right?"

"Absolutely."

"Good. Now just relax."

Then when I felt like freezing, Sunset Shimmer actually kissed me on both the cheek and the top of my beak. Each one was long and good, and it made me feel so red and excited that I could see hearts popping up and hovering around my head before my eyes turned into pink hearts.

When Sunset stopped, she saw it too and giggled before I felt into what was almost a fainting like state. "Now that was magical." I said in a gushy tone. Sunset just smiled and helped me up. "Haha. I can tell you liked that." "Yeah. (Shaking my head and clearing my throat) Sorry." "Oh don't be. Now come on, love hawk let's go back to the others." "Right. Let's just try not to mention this to the others. Especially the reaction I had." "Oh I wouldn't worry about that."

She blushed, and when I wasn't noticing, the rest of the girls actually did see that scene and looked like they were never going to drop it.

So throughout that time, we just continued eating what was left on the table. Graduation, banquet, and friends getting together for fun once again. And with that kiss from one of my (fictional) characters yet, I felt like things were going to just get better. But that was because I wasn't aware of what was going on on another part of Fanfiction Island. There was a small crater in one jungle section, and in that crate was a boulder with a purple glow.

"What do you think it is?" That came from the voice of a random kid.

"I don't know. There are a lot of things that happen on this island but nothing like this." His friend responded.

"Hmm." He getting close to touching it until his friend stopped him.

"What do you think you're doing?"

"Touch it what else?"

"Oh no! Haven't you seen the movie Alien? Bad things might happen if—"

"Bad things might happen to who? Us?"

He didn't listen, so he proceeded with attempting to touching it. But before he fully could…it started to glow more until it looked like it was about to explode.

Cliffhanger. Get ready for what comes next. Hope you liked that.