Warning: The following chapter contains content which might be disturbing for some younger or more sensitive readers (why do you think the series is rated T?) Reader discretion is advised.
Sub-Volume 4 - The Secret War of Sunset Shimmer
Chapter 11 - Girls' School (McCartney, 1978)
Written by Zack Wanzer and James Riddle
When Sunset was in the locker room, she was able to finally change back into her clothes.
"Don't think I don't know what you're up to," came a firm voice.
Sunset turned around to face an angry-looking Blossomforth with her hands on her hips.
"Blossomforth?" asked Sunset, feeling rather uncomfortable. "What are you doing in here?"
"I've come to declare war on you, Sunset Shimmer," said Blossomforth. "Vincent is mine!"
Sunset just stared for a moment, but then she burst into laughter.
"Whaaaat?!" snapped Blossomforth, not understanding why Sunset found it funny. "What's so funny?"
"No offense, Blossomforth," said Sunset, "but what makes you think Vincent would want you for his girlfriend?"
"What're you talking about?"
"Let's be honest," said Sunset. "Vincent and I have known each other since we were babies. If anyone's most likely to be his girlfriend, it's me."
"Childhood friendship leading to a romance?" Blossomforth scoffed. "How optimistically stupid."
"And just what makes you think he'd pick you?" asked Sunset.
"Because of how cuddly I am," she said, rubbing her belly. "My tummy's so plump that snuggling on it feels like cuddling a giant pillow."
Sunset just rolled her eyes. "Not many people like chubby girls," she said.
Blossomforth thought Sunset was insulting her, so she quickly came up with a comeback.
"Oh yeah?" she retorted. "Well... you have a big butt!"
"What did you say?" asked Sunset angrily. "I'll have you know that a lot of guys like girls with big hips."
"But do they like them with big chests as well?" Blossomforth asked cheekily.
Sunset was furious by that remark, and she would've strangled Blossomforth on the spot had Twilight not intervened.
"That's enough, both of you!" she scolded. She stood between them and held up both of her hands.
"Blossomforth made fun of my figure," protested Sunset.
"Sunset made fun of mine first!" argued Blossomforth. Twilight looked at the red-haired girl with a raised eyebrow.
"She declared war on me over Vincent," Sunset admitted.
"Is this true?" asked Twilight to Blossomforth.
"Maybe," said Blossomforth innocently.
"Why?" asked Twilight.
"Because I've got a crush on Vincent," both Sunset and Blossomforth exclaimed together. The two girls glared at each other. Remembering what Vincent had told her before he'd attacked Garble, Twilight instantly put two and two together.
Oh my Asherah, Twilight thought to herself. Vincent and Sunset are in love with each other. "I think it's better that you two stop this fighting."
"Thanks, Twilight," said Sunset, smiling a little. "Although, you're not going to tell anyone about this, are you?"
"Your secret's safe with me," said Twilight.
Later, Sunset was dressed again in her regular clothes. She was worried that what happened in the girls' locker room between her and Blossomforth would spread across the school. Fortunately however, nobody seemed to hear about it. There may have been a whisper or two, but no one took it seriously.
Blossomforth is not Vincent's girlfriend. she thought. That title belongs to me. But then... how does he feel about Blossomforth?
"Hey there, Sunset!" With a shriek, Sunset jumped and turned around.
"Vincent, you startled me," she said.
"I'm sorry," said Vincent. "I didn't mean to."
"It's fine," said Sunset. "So what's new with you?"
"Ohh... not much, really," said Vincent. He was trying to avoid thinking about the sight of Sunset in her swimsuit.
"Hey, remember that painting you did of me in art class?" asked Sunset.
"Yeah, I do," said Vincent. "Even if I try not to think about it. Why?"
"Maybe you could paint another one sometime?" asked Sunset. "I could be your model if you want."
Vincent was surprised that Sunset was suggesting it, and wondered where she got that idea from.
"Uh, m-maybe," he said nervously. "I-I'll need to set up a date then."
"Great," smiled Sunset.
"When do you think you'll be free?" asked Vincent.
"I've got no plans next Friday after school," said Sunset.
"I don't have much to do on the 12th either," said Vincent. "After that, it's the spring break."
"See you then," said Sunset.
"I'll see you then too," replied Vincent. With that, the two parted ways.
During lunch, as Sunset passed by a table Blossomforth was seated at, she began to feel a bit uneasy.
It's her again, thought Sunset. No doubt trying to think of a devious scheme to make Vincent fall in love with her.
That bacon-haired bimbo, thought Blossomforth as Sunset passed. Who does she think she is?
Suddenly...
"Hey, Blossomforth."
It was Flash.
"Oh! Hi there," said Blossomforth. "You're Vincent's big brother - Flash, is it?"
"That's me," said Flash.
"What're you here for?" asked Blossomforth.
"I noticed you hanging around Sunset and Vincent," said Flash.
"Yeah," sighed Blossomforth. "They never seem to want me around; Vincent would rather spend time with bacon hair than he would with cute little me."
"I noticed him spending time with Sunset too," said Flash. "They've been close ever since they were babies."
"You have a history with Sunset too?" asked Blossomforth.
"I used to date her," said Flash. "Then she made fun of Vincent at the Fall Formal so I dumped her."
"That's awful!" exclaimed Blossomforth. "...wait, you and she were an item and Vincent didn't know about it?"
"When Vincent found out, he was furious," said Flash. "He called me a backstabbing double-crosser for going out with the girl he had a crush on."
"He didn't!" gasped Blossomforth.
"Oh yeah," said Flash. "Never thought he'd turn on his own brother like that."
"But why does Vincent insist on going after Sunset?" asked Blossomforth. "Aren't there other girls in the school? I mean, he went with Coco Pommel in last year's Fall Formal!"
"I completely agree," said Flash.
"I just wish Vincent would like me," said Blossomforth.
"Anything I could do to help?" asked Flash.
"Like what?" replied Blossomforth.
"Maybe convince Vincent to go somewhere with you?"
"Oh, like how do I do that without getting Sunset mad at any of us?"
"I heard Sunset's going out of town this weekend," said Flash.
"Is she?" asked Blossomforth. "Did Vincent hear about it?"
"I don't know for sure," said Flash. "But I can talk him into meeting you and telling him you wanna have fun as just friends."
"You'd do that for me?" asked Blossomforth.
"Sure."
Suddenly, Blossomforth gave Flash a big hug. "Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you!" she cried. "You've no idea how much this means!"
The hug made Flash feel very uncomfortable.
"Uh... you're welcome? Now, could you let go please?" Blossomforth let go.
"Sorry about that," she said sheepishly.
At the end of the school day, Vincent was heading to the station when Blossomforth ran up to him.
"Hi, Vinny," she greeted cheerfully.
"It's Vincent," the blue haired boy corrected with annoyance. "And what is it?"
"You didn't happen to have any plans, did you?" asked Blossomforth.
"Well, Sunset and I are hanging out next Friday," said Vincent. "Why do you ask?"
"Well..." Blossomforth struggled to come up with an answer. "I was just curious if you wanted to get a sandwich of something."
"I'll... need to let Sunset know about this," said Vincent at last.
"Oh," said Blossomforth. A jealous pout came to her face.
"Are you alright?" asked Vincent.
"Perfectly fine," said Blossomforth.
"Er, okay then," said Vincent, feeling a bit awkward right now. He pulled out his phone and decided to send Sunset a text as to what was going on.
Sunset Shimmer's Phone
- 04/04/13 Thu -
Vincent V.C. Sentry - 3:00 PM
Hey Sunset. Blossomforth wants to go out with me... for some reason.
When Sunset saw the text, she wasn't happy.
"That chubby attention hog," she muttered as she wrote up her reply. "Who does she think she is?"
Vincent van Colt's Phone
- 04/04/13 Thu -
Sunset Shimmer - 3:01 PM
Be careful Vincent. She might try to take advantage of you.
Vincent V.C. Sentry - 3:01 PM
OK Sunset. I think I'll know when she does ;)
Sunset Shimmer's Phone
- 04/04/13 Thu -
Sunset Shimmer - 3:01 PM
Have fun, Vincent :)
Vincent V.C. Sentry - 3:02 PM
Thanks, Sunnyboo ;D
Sunset blushed and giggled at the nickname Vincent had given her. She sent a heart emoji in reply.
Vincent van Colt's Phone
- 04/04/13 Thu -
Sunset Shimmer - 3:02 PM
*heart emoji*
This made Vincent blush as well.
"Well, what'd she say?" asked Blossomforth.
"She said to be careful and have fun," said Vincent.
"YAY!" Blossomforth squealed, jumping up and down, her belly shaking as she jumped. As Blossomforth was jumping, her shirt slowly lifted up, partially exposing her belly. This made Vincent blush a bit.
"Er, Blossomforth? Your shirt..."
"What about it?" asked Blossomforth.
"It's kinda showing off your skin a little..."
Blossomforth looked down at her belly.
"Oh yeah," she said. She was about to fix it when she noticed the blush on Vincent's face, causing her to develop a cheeky grin.
"Do you see something you like?" she asked teasingly, raising her shirt up a bit more.
"N-not at the school!" Vincent cried hastily, pulling Blossomforth's shirt down, covering her skin. Then he turned at the sound of a train bell and squealing brakes. "Phew. My ride's here. Um, nice talking with you," he said quickly. As the doors opened, Vincent hastily jumped aboard the train.
That was close, he thought. I don't wanna think about what would happen if Sunset knew...
"Aw man," pouted Blossomforth. "Just when we were about to have some fun. Though at least I found out what Vincent likes..."
APRIL 6, 2013
Soon, the day of Vincent and Blossomforth's lunch date came. Well, at least Blossomforth called it a date. Vincent saw it more as a hang out with a new person. Sunset was away with her foster family on a trip.
"Having fun?" asked Vincent.
"I sure am," said Blossomforth. Even if it wasn't much, being with Vincent out in public felt like a dream come true.
What would make this better is if he were to propose to me, she thought dreamily. She leaned a bit closer to Vincent so her head was resting on his shoulder.
"Er, Blossomforth?"
"Yes, Vincent?"
"You're leaning on me."
"I know, Vincent." Then she took his hand and put it on her belly.
"Blossomforth," said Vincent, blushing, "we're in public." He pulled his hand away, much to Blossomforth's disappointment.
"Aw," she pouted.
"What is it you'd like to have?" asked Vincent, hoping to distract her from naughty ideas.
"Oh, you mean for food?" asked Blossomforth. Vincent nodded in affirmation.
Blossomforth looked at the menu.
"Oh, I'd like a patty melt sandwich," she said. "What about you?"
"I think I'll have a BLT," said Vincent. "Bacon, lettuce, and tomato."
"And what would you like to drink?" asked the waiter.
"I'll have a lemonade," said Vincent.
"I want the same," said Blossomforth.
"Two lemonades coming up."
Soon, their sandwiches and drinks were served.
"This looks good," said Blossomforth. She picked up her sandwich and took a big bite out of it. Vincent's first bite was smaller.
"You must have been hungry," he commented.
Blossomforth swallowed. "I was," she said. "It's just so good."
"Though you'll get a tummy ache if you don't take smaller bites," warned Vincent. Blossomforth took another big bite, and Vincent rolled his eyes.
"Why does nobody listen to me when I try to warn them?" he muttered.
Soon, they had finished their sandwiches and drinks. Blossomforth covered her mouth as she burped and patted her tummy.
"Excuse me," she said. "That was delicious."
Once the bill had been paid, Vincent got ready to leave.
"Don't go yet," begged Blossomforth, taking Vincent's arm.
"Why not?" asked Vincent.
"There's still more fun we can have together," insisted Blossomforth.
"Like what?" asked Vincent. "I don't want to spend anymore money than I already have."
"We could go play paintball," suggested Blossomforth.
"I've never tried it before," said Vincent. "How does it work, this paintball thing?"
"It's simple," said Blossomforth. "You wear protective gear and goggles while chasing each other with toy guns loaded with paintball pellets. Whoever catches the opposite team's flag without getting painted wins."
"That sounds easy enough," said Vincent. With that, they headed off to the Paintball Jungle.
When teams were being picked, Vincent was surprised that he was the only guy on Rainbow Dash's team. Along with them, there was also Blossomforth herself, Pinkie Pie, and a junior student called Mystery Mint, her eyes purple and her hair with two shades of purple.
"How come I'm the only guy on this team?" he asked.
"It just happened, I suppose," said Mystery Mint.
"Now what do we do next?" asked Vincent.
"We try to capture the enemy flag without getting hit," said Pinkie Pie.
"But what if you capture the enemy flag and still get hit?" asked Vincent. "What happens when you get hit?"
"If you get it," said Rainbow Dash, "you're out of the game."
"Not as easy as I thought," said Vincent to himself.
Suddenly, paintballs started firing.
"We're under attack!" cried Pinkie Pie. "It's the Crystal Prep Shadowbolts!"
On the opposite team were students from Crystal Prep, Canterlot High's rival school. Since all had their hoods on and masks to protect their faces, it was hard to tell their genders, hair or eye colors.
"Don't just stand there!" Rainbow Dash shouted to her team. "Let's move! Move! Move!"
Rainbow Dash's team charged in, firing in return. Well, four of them did. Vincent was having trouble with his paintball gun.
"Come on, you!" he cried. "How do you get this stupid thing to work?"
He did find the trigger, but his first paintball hit Rainbow Dash instead of one of the Shadowbolts.
"Ow!" cried Rainbow Dash. "Vincent, you idiot!"
"Oops. Sorry," said Vincent meekly.
With Rainbow Dash out, her team had to do everything they could to avoid getting hit.
"You'll never take me alive!" shouted Mystery Mint, firing at the Shadowbolts. She managed to hit one of them on the goggles, blinding that enemy from their right eye.
"Bulls-eye!"
Unfortunately, Mystery's victory was short lived. She was shot on the shoulder by another Shadowbolt. Now it was up to Vincent, Blossomforth and Pinkie.
"Leave this to me," said Pinkie. She bounced along through the trees, firing. The Shadowbolts tried to get her, but it felt like four against fifty, and two of them were taken out by Pinkie.
"Yipee!" giggled Pinkie Pie.
"Let's get that flag," said Vincent to Blossomforth.
"I'm with you," said Blossomforth. Suddenly, Blossomforth was hit on her belly.
"Ow!" she cried. Then a couple of more paintballs hit her in the same spot.
"Blossomforth!" cried Vincent.
"Just get the flag!" Blossomforth cried. Vincent didn't want to leave his friend behind. Suddenly...
"I got the flag!" squeaked Pinkie Pie.
"Way to go, Pinkie!" cried Vincent. "Wait, how'd you manage to get that flag?"
"I have my ways," winked Pinkie Pie.
Later, Vincent was walking Blossomforth back to her home.
"You feeling okay after the paintball round?" asked Vincent.
"Oh yeah," said Blossomforth. "I'm surprised they almost tore me a second belly button." She rubbed her sore belly. "Those Shadowbolts did quite a number on my tummy."
"I'm surprised none of them hit me," said Vincent, "and I was bad at this. Hopefully next time I even think of doing paintballing, I'll rely on strategy rather than dumb luck."
Soon, they reached Blossomforth's house.
"Well, here we are," she said. "I'll see you on Monday?"
"Yeah," said Vincent. "Monday the 8th."
With that, Blossomforth wrapped her arms around Vincent and hugged him. When she let go, she ran inside her house and closed the door. At first, Vincent walked away from the house, but when he felt he was a reasonable distance away, he ran fast as he could home.
I just hope Sunset isn't too upset when she finds out, he thought to himself, shaking unthinkable thoughts from his mind.
APRIL 8, 2013
Luckily, Vincent didn't need to worry too much when he saw Sunset Shimmer first at CHS.
"Hi Sunset," he called. "Good to see you again."
To Sunset's surprise, Vincent hugged her first. However, she hugged him in return.
"Aw, I missed you too," she chuckled. "Was Blossomforth too much trouble for you?"
"Not really," said Vincent. "Though there were times she kept putting my hand on her belly."
Sunset scowled.
How dare she try to seduce my Vincent like that? she thought. But then, remembering what was planned for Friday, she had an idea. I know exactly how I can take Vincent's mind off that Buddha belly bimbo.
"Uh, Sunset?" asked Vincent. "Are you alright?"
Sunset snapped out of her thought and saw Vincent looking at her as though she were on drugs or something.
"Um, yes, I'm okay," she said hastily. "Just coming up with some ideas on poses for your paintings."
"Oh okay," said Vincent. What a surprise he was going to be in for...
APRIL 12, 2013
Friday finally came.
"Well, here it is," said Vincent; he had asked permission for him and Sunset to use the art room after school. Thankfully, Miss Mona had said yes. ("Make sure to lock the room when you're done," she had told them.) All Vincent had to do now was wait for Sunset.
"Where is she?" he asked himself. "I hope she's alright." He looked out the door just in time to see Sunset arrive.
"Hey there, Vincent," said Sunset, not giving an explanation to her lateness. "You ready?"
"Ready when you are."
"Great," smiled Sunset. She set her backpack on the floor and took off her jacket, promptly placing it on top of the backpack. Instead of a purple T-shirt with a red and yellow shimmering sun on the front, Sunset was wearing a purple embellished halter top. Underneath it was a black bra. Vincent couldn't help but blush.
She looks lovely today, he thought to himself.
"You ready, Vincent?" asked Sunset.
"Y-y-yeah," stuttered Vincent. "N-now, if you could j-just stand over there..." Sunset walked over to part of the wall and stood still.
Whilst he'd been waiting, Vincent had a canvas stand set up and on it was a board with some standard 8 1/2" x 11" paper taped to it for stability.
"Now do whatever pose you find best," said Vincent.
Sunset put her right leg forward, stretched her left arm upward, grabbed onto it with her right hand, and made a flirty face. Raising her arm also lifted up Sunset's shirt slightly, exposing a sliver of her midriff. Again, this made Vincent blush.
"That's... a good pose," said Vincent. "Now keep still, okay?"
"Sure thing," said Sunset. With that, Vincent began painting. After several minutes, he'd finished.
"Ready to see?" he asked.
"Yep!" replied Sunset. "How does it look?"
Vincent turned the canvas around to show Sunset the painting.
"Well, what d'you think?" he asked.
"It looks wonderful," said Sunset. "Any other poses you want me to do?"
"Whatever you want to do," said Vincent. "You pose, I illustrate."
Sunset's chance had come. Time to show that Blossomforth how to get a man, she thought mischievously. With that, she began to slowly take off her shirt, exposing her midriff. (Fortunately for both of them, the classroom door was closed.)
"Erm, Sunset?" asked Vincent. "Is this part-?"
"Sorry," said Sunset, "but it's just so hot in here."
Temperature feels fine to me, thought Vincent, and I've got a long-sleeved shirt and vest on, as well as jeans. But he shrugged it off and chose to focus on illustrating, although now he was feeling rather nervous and uncomfortable. What is she up to?
Then Vincent saw Sunset taking off her shoes and socks. His blush deepened as his hand began to shake.
Nice feet, he thought, slowly beginning to sweat. He tugged at his collar nervously.
"See anything you like?" Sunset teased. Vincent began to sweat more.
I don't know how much more of this I can stand, he thought nervously. I can't pass out.
"Y-y-yes! I d-do!" he blurted out loud. He quickly covered his mouth. Why'd I say that?! he thought. Stupid, stupid Vincent!
Then Sunset backed onto a table and pushing against it with her hands, her body stretched forwards, giving Vincent a clear shot of her midriff. And then Sunset began to moan seductively as she circled her navel with her fingertip.
"Mmmm... my poor little belly button," she said. "Ohhh, it must feel... so lonely down there..."
Poor Vincent's resistance was weakening. His heart was beating very quickly and his adrenaline levels were high.
Damn it! he thought. She's so sexy I can't take it anymore!
Suddenly, he collapsed to his hands and knees on the floor. He was breathing heavily along with the occasional cough.
"Vincent?" asked Sunset worriedly. "Vincent, are you alright?"
"Yeah," gasped Vincent, before coughing again. "I'm fine. It's just... your body's so... so..." He didn't know how to finish his sentence.
"I'll get you some water," said Sunset. She went over to the sink and filled a cup with water, bringing it back over to Vincent.
"I am so sorry," she apologized. "I never should have done that."
"It's my fault as well," said Vincent. Sunset looked at him with surprise.
"What do you mean, Vincent?"
"I was really nervous when I saw you in your swimsuit because I thought you were really attractive in it," said Vincent. "But I couldn't bring myself to come to you."
"Why?" asked Sunset, still not fully understanding.
"Because I was afraid you would think I was a pervert," explained Vincent. He looked away, still embarrassed. "I like you for who you are, Sunset," he admitted. "I'm sorry if I took that for granted."
Any thoughts of seduction went out of Sunset's mind. Now she felt more guilty for bringing dirty thoughts into Vincent's.
"Oh, Vincent," she sighed. "Thank you for being honest with me. I'm sorry I made you so uncomfortable."
To her surprise, Vincent hugged her out of forgiveness. "It's alright," he said softly. "No harm was done."
Sunset smiled and she hugged Vincent back. Suddenly, she began to giggle. It felt like someone was tickling her. She looked down and saw who her tickler was.
"Vincent?!" she cried through her laughter.
"Consider this payback," laughed Vincent.
"Ohohohohokay, I gehehehehet ihihihit!" laughed Sunset as he started tickling her belly. "Plehehehehease stahahahahap!"
Thankfully, Vincent stopped his tickling. Sunset protectively covered her tummy but Vincent just snorted with laughter.
"Sneaky," chuckled Sunset.
"Wanna head for home?" asked Vincent.
"Sure," said Sunset. "Maybe it's best we don't mention this to anyone else."
"Understood," nodded Vincent. Sunset stood up again to fetch her shoes and socks. Then suddenly, she blushed as she felt a pair of lips touching her abdomen.
"V-Vincent!" she cried.
"Yes?" he replied innocently.
"Having fun down there?"
"A little."
Sunset smirked and playfully ruffled up his hair. After getting her socks and shoes back on, she put her halter top back on once more.
"There we go," she said. And with that, the two set off for home.
FOOTNOTE
The Shadowbolts featured are (albeit not named) Sour Sweet, Sugarcoat, Sunny Flare, Indigo Zap (in this series, she is Rainbow Dash's cousin), and Lemon Zest. They might appear in future chapters.
