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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Another crowd of people walked past as Fluttershy and Sunset looked through them for a familiar face.
"I don't think she's in this group either," Fluttershy said.
"Doesn't look like it." Sunset checked her phone. "Any minute now, though."
All around them, people were greeting friends and family members, but it seemed that the two of them would have to keep waiting. But, as Sunset had said, that would only be for a few minutes or so.
The crowd dispersed quickly as new arrivals made their way to the luggage claim, leaving just those who were still waiting for a different flight to come in. Fluttershy was giddy with excitement as they waited, and even if she tried to play it cool, it was clear Sunset was excited too.
Fluttershy's text tone went off. She checked her phone to see a message from Pinkie, which read 'The package has been received >_>'. Fluttershy smiled and texted back that they were still waiting, then put her phone away as another group of passengers deboarded.
"Do you see her?" Sunset asked as they both scanned the crowd.
"No... Maybe she's not in this one eith–"
Fluttershy was cut off by a high-pitched squeal of delight. She broke into a grin as she saw Rarity and ran to meet her. She barely even noticed Sunset's amused muttering behind her. "There she is."
Rarity and Fluttershy met halfway and hugged excitedly. "Oh, I've missed you so much!" Rarity exclaimed. "And just look at you! You're positively glowing!"
Fluttershy giggled as they hugged. "I've missed you too, Rarity."
"Welcome back, Rarity," Sunset said, pulling her attention from Fluttershy.
Rarity pulled away and beamed at Sunset. "Oh, don't even think you're getting away that easily!" She spread her arms wide open. "Come here so I can tell you how much I've missed you as well!"
Sunset grinned as she accepted the hug. "Hmm? Oh, you were gone?"
Rarity laughed and messed up Sunset's hair. "You've been spending too much time with Applejack, I can already tell."
"Yeah, that's probably true." Sunset pulled away from the hug, but her grin remained. "But seriously, it's so good to see you again. Things aren't the same around here without you."
Even though she was the one who messed it up, Rarity immediately set to fixing Sunset's hair. "Oh, it is so nice to be back, even if it is only for a week. I simply can't wait to see everyone."
"Speaking of which, they're probably waiting for us," Sunset said. "Plus we should get down to the baggage claim."
"Pinkie texted me just a minute ago," Fluttershy said as they started walking. "She said they got Twilight."
"All together again at last!" Rarity exclaimed happily. "And one of us with another on the way!"
Fluttershy blushed and placed her hands on her stomach. "Not for a few more months though."
