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Sunset Shimmer stood on beside the large marble statue that concealed the portal to Equestria from prying eyes. Princess Celestia had sent her a message via magical book that the other Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, and Rarity would be coming through at any moment. Right when she was beginning to doubt that anypony would come through at all, a very startled Fluttershy toppled through.

"Wh-where am I?" she stuttered. Sunset looked in amazement. Fluttershy was a perfect replica of her old counterpart.

"You're in Canterlot High," Sunset informed her. "Where's R-." Before she could get the whole name out, Rarity stumbled through. Quickly getting the feel of her hands and legs, she gently made her way to a standing position.

"How nice," Rarity quipped. She was, of course, telling a partial truth. While the landscape looked absolutely thrilling and her fingers itched to paint a picture (where'd that come from?). Carefully bending down, she helped Fluttershy to a standing position. Unfortunately, Fluttershy was soon knocked down again by the force of Rainbow's entrance.

"Woah!" Sunset exclaimed. "Slow down there. This is pure concrete. I don't want to have to go the emergency room just yet."

"Hey, Sunset," Rainbow greeted, making it to her feet quickly. She awkwardly stuck out her hand. Sunset took it in amazement and pumped it up and down.

"I take it you guys did some reading up on the place?" Sunset asked curiously.

"Yeah, most of it was stuff our counterparts knew how to do," Rarity told Sunset. "I do believe I'm getting used to walking on two legs."

"Way ahead of you!" Rainbow grinned, already jogging in place. Sunset rubbed her chin.

"Well," she started. "I'll just take you to my place and teach you a couple of things." Just then, Sunset's eyes traveled over to Fluttershy, who had mastered the art of the fetal position. "Here, Fluttershy, come on. It won't be so bad."

"I want to go home," came the whispered reply. Sunset knelt by Fluttershy and offered a hand.

"Well, since we can't go home, let's just make the best of it, shall we?" Fluttershy rested her hand gently on Sunset's. Sunset gripped the girl's hand, firmly, but not tightly, and helped her into a standing position.

Sunset spent a majority of her night teaching the girls all about technology and the rest teaching them how to get around town. Since nobody would suspect the original Rainbow, Rarity, and Fluttershy of being missing, they could just live in their counterparts' homes.

"Oh my goodness," Rarity yawned. "I am so tired that I could sleep in a tree."

"I have to agree," Rainbow said. "I think I have all of the sayings pounded into my head." Fluttershy just nodded. Sunset closed her school binder.

"Now for homework," she grinned. "Luckily, ya'll should know just about everything already, so this should be a breeze."

"Homework?" Rainbow groaned. "We just got here!"

Sunset laughed. "Well, the teacher's will be lightening it up soon, for the Battle of the Bands. I assume we'll have a band." She raised her eyebrows at the group. Rarity sighed and combed her fingers through her deep purple hair. It was going to be a long night. She felt sorry for Fluttershy though, who was in her junior year and would be tackling Calculus, whereas she and Rainbow only had Pre-Calc. Then again, life wasn't fair.

Meanwhile, in Equestria…

"Don't you understand?" Celestia asked pointedly. "They are a danger to Equestria and everything we hold dear!"

"Okay, I understand why you had to send them away," Twilight agreed, finally.

Back in the Human World

Fluttershy rubbed her temples. She hadn't felt this agitated or stressed in her life. It was unusual for her, but not as much for Rainbow or Rarity. Finally solving the last problem on the page, she turned in for the night, setting the alarm the way Sunset had told her to. They had also spent some time on driving lessons, so Fluttershy knew how to get to school. It was midnight now… and she was…. So….. tired….

Rainbow was struggling to stay awake and she kept getting distracted by the occasional color flash of blue. The lulling shine of her computer screen wasn't helping either. She'd set her alarm much earlier, in case she gave into the pull of sleep, which had mysteriously started at midnight, along with the blue flashes. However, her brain didn't seem to want to stay awake and her head went forward onto the desk.

Rarity was busy finishing a sewing project her other self had been working on, trying to fight off sleep. Eventually, she figured she'd give in sooner or later and lay down on the bed. She was so very tired and for some reason, everything continued to look a strange shade of green every now and then. Maybe she should just go to slee….

Okay, that was supposed to be a pivotal chapter, ya know, new changes and stuff. Well, I dunno how long it'll be until the next chapter's up, but reviews help….. hehe! See you next time!