Hi there! Thanks for giving this story a look at! It's my first story for My Little Pony and I was really inspired by Rainbow Rocks. I really really loved Sunset Shimmer! I feel like I wouldn't be so enthusiastic about the movie if it wasn't for Sunny. And I absolutely squealed at that after credit stinger. So, this story is inspired by that scene and what I feel and want to happen next. I hope you enjoy the story and please tell me what you think!

Equestria Preparatory Academy for the Gifted and Talented. Equestria Prep for short. The school holds this city's most pride and joy, any student that comes out is destined for greatness. Though, there is nothing special here. No, what's special is whatever's going on at the High School. Canterlot Public High School. There is definitely something strange going on at that school. And I'm going to get to the bottom of it.

"Now, your assignment will be a project to show a connection between science and music." The teacher walked around the classroom as he spoke. He eyed his students, taking an extra look at two particular students. One, a student eagerly taking notes and the other, obviously not paying attention as she scribbled and scanned through multiple books on her desk as she mumbled to herself.

"Miss Sparkle, it would be very appreciative if you could listen during class instead of recording it and doing whatever else you please." The girl in question, sheepishly smiled at the professor as she discreetly closed her notebook. The teacher moved over to a redhead with yellow streaks that had placed her pencil down when the teacher went on his tangent. "Can't you focus on your studies in front of you? Like Miss Shimmer here." The girl smiled proudly at the indirect praise as Twilight glared enviously. "I think you could learn something from her and luckily, this project will be done with assigned partners. You could never guess who's yours Miss Sparkle. Everyone, your partners are posted on the board."

The bell rang and everyone crowded around the list. "Have a good day, project is due next week. Now Twilight, please listen next time." The girl nodded as she gathered her things.

She made a beeline for the door but was stopped, bumping into a person in her path. Ooof! "Oh sorry!" It was the studious student that was called out earlier. She held out her hand to help the girl who had fallen but was denied. Twilight avoided the hand and got up herself, dusting her uniform. The redhead shyly smiled, it was embarrassing having their helping hand get pushed aside. The girl was thankful no one was watching. "Huh, guess we're partners. He probably didn't want anyone to steal our own credit we deserve this time..." She sneered, trying to make conversation.

"Thanks. But no thanks. I don't need any help. I can do it on my own, Sunset Shimmer." Twilight said as she started out the door.

"But I want to help. You're not getting all the credit, Sparkle. And you can call me Sunny." Sunset smiled as she walked beside the girl that obviously didn't want anything to do with her. "So, I'll meet you at your house afterschool." Before the egghead could respond the teacher's pet had already ran off.

The nerd sighed as she made her way home carrying a tall pile of newly borrowed books. There patiently waiting at her doorstep was Sunset Shimmer. Her partner beamed at the sight of the purple girl. "Hey Twilight! Took you a while to get here."

The girl kept an indifferent expression. "You seriously didn't need to come here. But since you are here, might as well make yourself useful and open the door. Key is in my bag." She said, turning around.

"Hey Twily! I offered to let your friend inside but she said she would rather wait for you to arrive. I'm glad you finally got a friend to hang with." Twilight huffed as she lead Sunset to her room. "Shining, she's not my friend. Just a very persistent project partner." She replied to her older brother snacking in front of the TV who had frowned at his sister's words.

Sunset Shimmer took in the very odd surroundings of the bedroom. Though it had no resemblance to a normal teen bedroom other than the messy bed in the corner. The room was more like a science lab. Down to the bad lighting, loose papers, charts and the multitude of tech equipment. One chart in particular sparked the student's interest.

"Woof! Arf arf!" Sunset smiled and knelt to pet the purple puppy. Twilight also smiled at her sole companion. "Hi Spike. Been a good boy today?" The pup barked back in reply. She nodded in satisfaction. "Good. I only expect as much from my number 1 assistant."

Twilight checked the seismograph and was upset to see nothing of interest before turning her attention back to the intruder. "I'm guessing you're not gonna leave until we're done with this report. So, I got a few books from the library that might have some answers."

Sunset frowned. "Why are you so down with the idea of my company?"

"Cause friendship is just a waste of time that could be used for much more important things. Like studying-"

"Or figuring out what's going on at Canterlot High?"

The scientist's eyes widened at the extremely correct assumption."What? How did you- How did you know?"

The orange girl simply shrugged and eyed the chart clearly containing pictures of the school in question. "It's seriously not that hard."

Twilight was aghast at the deduction, her mouth wide open. "Twi, close your mouth. You'll catch flies." The teen obeyed and Sunset continued. "Which comes to why I was so excited to be your partner and come here to confirm my suspicions." She pulls out her phone and plays a music video depicting 7 girls transforming to have ears and longer hair. Two girls in particular looked very similar to the girls in the room.

Adjusting her glasses, Twilight could not believe what she was seeing. "Where did you get this footage?" She squinted her eyes taking a closer look. "DJ Pon-3?" It was a weird a username.

Sunset clearly was more in tune with the world. She brought her phone back to her pocket. "Are you serious? Have you been living under a rock all your life, Twilight?" She glanced at the girl she was talking about. "Yeah, no doubt you have been. Videos like these are everywhere. Facebook. Youtube." The orange teen shook her head. "But seriously. Back to the point. You can probably follow why I'm interested in all this."

"Those girls in the video." Sunset nodded. "They looked extremely similar to the two of us which seems impossible. Not to mention the questionable transformation. Which must be the cause of the strange activity that I've been tracking this past year."

"Exactly." The girl had a smug look. "Luckily, I've already got a plan. I've already talked Headmaster Sombra into letting us be the two students for his education research program. Cashing us a VIP enrollment to CHS." She shared proudly.

"What? Already having a plan put into action suggests pre-knowledge to my suspicions of this subject and being 100% sure all hunches are fact before even coming here to prove your suspicions."

"Did I tell you that you tend to mumble pretty loudly?"

"Oh." Twilight sheepishly smiled. "Well. I guess thank you for the help. But-"

Sunset Shimmer cut her off by placing her arm around the girl. "Oh no. You are not getting rid of me. I want to know what's going on too. No matter how keen you are with not having company, I believe that you need people to get what you want and fortunately, you got me."

"I guess you can help me."

"Right back at you, Princess." The nerd glaring at the petty name.