Chapter 52: They Know
A few more days later, the academy was settling in to the new year (Although it had a slow start), with all of the decorations taken down and Principal Celestia getting back onto paperwork. The Harmonizers were chilling out in Dorm 49, having a fresh start and generally looking forward to what 2016 holds. Twilight was reading a book about Science, Applejack was buusy talking to Rainbow and Vanellope about her job role at Sweet Apple Acres, Lola was busy twirling a basketball on her finger while talking to Vexy, Smurfette was reading a book about plants and Pinkie, Rarity and Sunset were talking about each others personas. Keep in mind that Fluttershy was still recovering, although almost done. Lola began to wonder how Amy, Tikal, Marine, Cream and Chris would fare out after hearing that their fellow badger friend had left before Christmas.
"Man...". She sighed. "How will we break the news to Sticks' mobian friends? I mean...they'll be devestated to even blink".
"I don't know". Vexy replied. "They are good friends, to be honest. But I feel like if you and me should have told them, I don't know what to expect".
"True. Or it could be that one of them knows about her personatlity well and say she's just fed up for a while to come back here and talk to us".
"I understand". The black-haired smurf comprehended. "She does break down from time to time".
"That what makes her so special in our hearts". The bunny delivered another sigh, soon before Pinkie, Rarity and Sunset overheard what the two were discussing and came over to them.
"You said something?". Rarity joined in. "You said something about how Sticks can break into anger from time to time".
"Uh, huh. Yeah".
"The thing is...". Vexy explained. "We were talking about how her mobian friends would react if we tell them the news".
"Oh". Sunset responded. "And I feel like I should be the one to tell them everything".
"Why, darling?. Rarity asked.
"Just because they thought I was the one who divided the academy".
"That's great what you're doing!". Pinkie said.
"Wha...".
"You should do the right thing and own up to what you damaged because of tighted limited budget values of certain aspects of the spectrum. Don't worry, I learnt it all in Science class".
"Wow...". Lola said. "Pinkie's right, Sunset. We all thought you did it, that's the last time we're discussing Anon-A-Miss. No questions asked no more".
"Got it!". The red and yellow-streaked haired girl comprehended.
"You go tell 'em everything about the events". The bunny shouted. "Our fidelity is powerful with everyone who agrees with us".
"Ok. See you soon girls". Sunset concluded, exiting Dorm 49 with Lola's sportsmanship intact. She wanted to find them and tell them everything that had happened, with pride and the guilt avoided. The red and yellow-haired streaked girl decided to go to the library first, to monitor where they might be. No luck. She then proceeded to the cafeteria where they usually hang out. Nothing. Sunset began to question herself on where they could be hanging out. She decided to check Dorm 12, where Chris was situated. There, she had found the mobian girls and the occasional Chris Thorndyke playing a game of 'I Spy'. Sunset knocked on the door, prompting them to notice.
"Yes...who is it?". Chris asked.
"It's Sunset Shimmer".
"Come in, then. We're harmless to boot".
The red and yellow-streaked haired girl opened the door, only to find all eyes on her.
"What's up?". She said, allowing herself to not back down.
"Oh. We're playing 'I Spy'. Seems a little harmless, don't ya think, mate?". Marine explained.
"Uh, huh. Did you feel a member short of your gang for the past few weeks? I'm just curious".
"Well...the thing is". Amy wanted to break the news, but was ultimately stopped by Tikal.
"We searched high and low for Sticks everywhere, and we can't find her".
"Oh...you know too".
"We know what?".
"About the Anon-A-Miss bait".
"Sunset, dear". The orange echidna smiled. "Anon-A-Miss never touched us to begin with. We're just worried for Sticks".
"D'you want me to tell you everything?".
"Sure...What was it?".
"Well...you see...During the holidays, Anon-A-Miss struck the academy and everyone thought I was the source. Even one eleventh of my friends avoided me because of what happened when I spilled their secrets online. I felt bad for what I did, even though I never did that kind of thing. The real identity gave themselves in, and the damage was done. It took a few days for things to get cheery again, and...Sticks kinda left Canterlot Academy in frustration because of the debacle".
"She...she left the academy?". Amy asked.
"Yep. Don't worry. I'm fine in both a pyschically and emotional state".
"That was where she went". Marine replied. "Screwth! That's harsh".
"I know. Hopefully she'll remember tha she has friends like us and she'll eventually come back".
"Are you sure?". Cream asked.
"Postive. I'm sure".
"We believe you, Sunset". Tikal continued. "She has to come back for work. Yikes, I can't believe I'm saying that".
The red and yellow-streaked haired girl smiled and therefore left Dorm 12 and headed back to Dorm 49 to tell the news to the girls. At least Amy, Tikal and the rest of the gang would know for sure that Sticks was alright back in Bygone Island, for now.
That's the end of this chapter. So, Sunset explains the whole story to Amy and her friends. What will happen next? Read on to find out. Please review.
