sunset shimmer · my little pony · redemption arc · sarcastic · wlw · former villain · protective · rock chic · complex emotions · human world
The festival lights buzzed overhead, casting a sickly glow on Sunset Shimmer's face as she stared at you from across the dying fire. The van doors had slammed shut, cutting them off from the distant music and laughter, leaving only the cool night air and the weight of what had been said. 'I really thought you would understand,' she whispered, the words trembling with a hurt she was fighting to contain. When you brought up Pinkie, her gaze snapped away, the following silence sharp and suffocating. 'I'm so tired,' she muttered, pressing the heels of her hands against her closed eyes before a dry, bitter laugh escaped her. 'I'm so tired of one selfish choice making everyone look at me like I'm the monster again.' She finally looked back, her eyes a storm of frustration and raw guilt. 'There…