Book three of "Who We Become."
Sunset's life is far from glamorous, but when she learns that Fluttershy has it even worse, Sunset can't help but take it upon herself to solve her friend's problems and give her a safe place to live.
For Fluttershy, t...
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Arriving at Sweet Apple Acres was a relief. The day was only half over, but it had been going on for far too long. While work had been largely unremarkable, it had only given Sunset more time in her head, which was a confused and conflicted place.
Of course, the stiff muscles didn't help either. Sleeping on her couch usually had that effect, and sleeping upright on it with another person resting atop her only exacerbated that.
It had been an interesting way to start to her day, to say the least.
None of that was improved by a ride through the snow on her motorcycle. The temperature had dropped over the night, and her muscles protested as she dismounted her bike in front of the farmhouse. She had come to help Applejack around the farm and repay her for lunch the day before, but she wasn't sure how useful she'd wind up being.
Nevertheless, she marched up to the door and knocked. She heard footsteps from inside, and it opened to reveal Apple Bloom. "Hey, Sunset. Come in."
Sunset gratefully obeyed. The warmth of the farmhouse was a welcome relief after the frigid bike ride. "Hey, Bloom. AJ around?"
"She's out in the field. Granny made spiced cider if you want to warm up before heading out, though."
Well, it would be rude to turn down her hospitality, after all. "That sounds good."
They walked into the kitchen where the smell of apples and cinnamon filled the air. Apple Bloom took a coffee mug off the drying rack, filled it with cider from the stove top, and handed it to Sunset.
Sunset took a small sip, letting the warmth fill her with a quiet glee. "This is just what I needed."
"That's Granny's cider for ya! Always hits the spot."
They sat down at the kitchen table while Sunset drank and thawed out. Her body was still sore, but it was slowly starting to feel a little better. "So how're things at CHS?"
"A lot more boring now that you all left," Apple Bloom said. "It's just a regular old school now."
Sunset smirked. "Yeah, what's school without being in mortal danger once in a while?"
"Exactly! See, I knew you'd understand."
"Of course. Why do you think I ran headfirst into so much crap when I was at CHS? Had to get that thrill somehow."
Apple Bloom leaned back in her chair. "Shame ya settled into the boring adult life after graduating."
"Hey, don't sass me. I was an adult before you were born."
"That don't even make sense!"
Sunset just shrugged. Technically, she had been a teenager when Apple Bloom was born, but it was close enough. "Sorry I'm too old and boring to keep things interesting for you now. Farm life can't be that bad, though."
