Sonata the Husbando Stealer
Chapter 1: Sonata the Husbando Stealer
Load Full Story Next Chapter>It's been a few months since you and Sunset originally got together.
>You two only grew closer as time went on.
>You and Sunset went on dinner dates together quite often, with the occasional movie here or there when you had the time and money.
>She always wore the necklace you gave her that faithful night.
>Your friendship with the other girls even grew, too.
>One day, when you and Sunset came to school at Canterlot High, things seemed different.
>You couldn't quite figure out what was going to happen, but you tried to proceed through your day as normal.
>Sunset leaned against your locker.
>"Well, today is the big day, Anon."
>You look at her, trying to remember what was supposed to happen today.
>"Please tell me you didn't forget."
"Uh... I didn't forget?"
>She lightly hit your arm with one of her textbooks.
>"Anon! It's the day those new girls are supposed to be arriving to attend Canterlot High!"
>Sunset seemed kind of upset that you forgot about such a big event for her.
>"I told you a few days ago that I volunteered to show them around..."
>You nod slowly as you organize your locker again.
"Yeah, I remember now. You wanted to make friends with them before they heard about the old you, right?"
>"Yeah, that's right."
>You give her a quick kiss.
>"Will you be around to help me?"
"Sorry, Sunset.. I have a meeting with the Physics Professor today. Maybe I'll meet them another day."
>Sunset seemed kind of disappointed.
>You both went through your usual morning classes. Today, you had Physics before lunch, so instead of buying from the cafeteria, you brought your own.
>"Would Sunset Shimmer please report to the main office?"
>Professor Chaos laughed to himself a bit.
>"Did she get in trouble again, Anon?"
>You shake your head.
"No, sir. She just volunteered to show the new girls around."
>You worked away with the Professor on some Physics problems.
>During that time, you also engaged in idle conversation.
>"So, what is going on between you and that Sunset girl? I've seen you two around quite a bit."
>You tap a chalk stick on your chin, thinking about the problem on the board.
"Oh, us? We're a couple now. Been that way since the Spring Fling dance. You know, the one you helped out with."
>"Ah yes, the dance. You know, I didn't get to thank you for that."
>You look at him.
"Thank me? For what? I thought I was only helping you get into the dance."
>He chuckled heartily.
>"My boy, thanks to you signing that voucher, I got to dance with that Principal Celestia. Let me tell you, that girl has got some moves."
>You stop what you were doing to shudder.
>Just picturing him and Principal Celestia dancing together was just... Yuck.
>A loud commotion came from downstairs.
>It sounded like... A bar brawl was going on down there.
>"Now what in the world is that?"
>You shrug.
>The girls, Pinkie, AJ, Rainbow, Rarity, Fluttershy, and Sunset all sat at their table together as yelling and fighting broke out around them.
>"Ohhhh. THAT kind of off!"
>They all glared at Pinkie.
>"Let's have a battle, battle! Battle! Battle of the Bands!"
>The three girls, Adagio, Aria, and Sonata stood at the center of the room.
>They looked like they were... Absorbing this odd gas cloud that wafted about the room.
>Sunset looked very worried.
Also, I dubb'd.
>You meet up with Sunset and the others as they were making their way down toward the Principal's office.
>"Oh, Anon. Good timing."
>You give Sunset a soft hug.
"Yes? What's going on? What was all the commotion about earlier?"
>Sunset looked down worriedly.
>"It's those new girls, something... Isn't right with them. They kind of just came into the lunch room, began to sing and... Everyone just started bickering and fighting."
>You look at Sunset and the other girls.
"And you guys weren't affected by this?"
>They all shake their head.
>"We don't know what got into everyone, but we're definitely going to go and warn Principal Celestia and Vice Principal Luna."
>You nod. That sounded like a good plan.
>You follow the girls to the offices and wait outside.
>You run into the Dazzlings as they walked by you.
>Sonata winked at you, and waggled her fingers in your direction.
>"Ugh, come on Sonata. Don't fall behind!"
>That purple haired girl seemed pretty aggressive as she dragged the blue one along...
>A few minutes later, the girls piled out of the offices.
>"Ugh, man. I can't believe they already got to Principal Celestia, and Vice Principal Luna!"
>Sunset looked down, she was clearly upset.
>"I can't believe Vice Principal Luna would say such a thing to me like that..."
>"Well, we'll justh ave to call Twilight back! ...Even if it has only been a few months since she's been here."
>You hold Sunset close to you.
>"Yeah, but how will we do that..? The portal is still closed. And what about the Battle of the Bands?"
>You look at Fluttershy.
"Battle of the Bands? Whatever happened to school's get-together musical?"
>Sunset pouted a bit.
>"Those girls happened..."
>You hold Sunset Shimmer as you rock side to side. It always seemed to help calm her down.
>You can't stop thinking about those three girls who bypassed you... You haven't seen them around, so could they be the ones causing the trouble?
>The Dazzligns sat at the burger joint in their usual corner.
>"Ugh, Adagio... This still isn't enough. It didn't taste as raw at that school's..."
>Adagio chuckled softly.
>"Patience, Aria. Soon enough we will have control over them all, and the Equestrian Magic will be ours."
>Sonata kicked her feet under the table.
>"I dunno guys, that boy we passed looked kinda cute."
>Aria glared at Sonata.
>"You are literally. The. Worst. Sonata."
>Sonata shrunk back a bit.
>"But... He is kinda cute..."
>The other two roll their eyes.
>"Look, let's just focus on the Battle of the Bands, girls. Of course... We'll win that thing easily with our voices, but we have to be sure to milk them every step of the way."
>"If we're going to win so easily, why should we even be worried?"
>Adagio pointed over to the softly humming Sonata.
>"Riiiiight..."
>You walk past the burger joint.
>Looking at it, you see just about everyone bickering and fighting.
"What the hell has gotten into them? Wasn't our school supposed to be... Friendly?"
>Three hooded figures walked out of the building, seemingly not fighting like the rest.
>You got a very uneasy feeling just from looking at them.
>Who were those three?
>One of them wiggled their fingers at you, just like how that girl from earlier did.
>You stand there in confusion as she runs along.
>You feel your forehead to make sure you weren't having a fever spawned hallucination.
>Nope, no fever or sickness here...
>What the hell was going on in this town now..?
>You lay in bed with Sunset after a long day.
>She seemed to be reading a book quietly while you stared off into nothingness.
>"Are you okay, Anon? You seem to be a lot quieter tonight than usual."
>You nod slowly.
"Yeah, I'm just thinking about those girls you told me about."
>Sunset closed her book and looked over at you.
>"What about them?"
"What do you know about them?"
>Sunset stopped to think.
>"Well, all that we know is what they look like and how many are in their group. Three girls, one with purple hair, one with orange fluffy hair, and a third with blue hair... They wear these gems around their necks..."
>You think about what you say when going past the burger building..
"And what did you say they did?"
>"Well, they sang and this like... Green mist started to appear as everyone began to fight with one another."
>Could she be talking about those same girls you ran into at the school? And the hooded figures from the burger place?
>Sunset rolled onto her side, facing toward you.
>She put a hand onto your chest.
>"Well... Whatever is on your mind, it can wait until tomorrow. Let's sleep now, Nonny."
>She yawned cutely, which brought you out of thought.
>You smile at her softly as you slide down under the covers, turning the light out beside you.
"Goodnight, Sunset."
>The next day you decide to stick with the girls, and made no plans with anyone else.
>You really needed to know hat was going on, just in case something would happen to your Sunset Shimmer.
>The morning went by unusually quietly.
>It wasn't until lunch that the heat really started to pick up.
>Everywhere you went, you saw friends fighting friends. Couples arguing over the dumbest of things...
>You couldn't explain it, but this whole situation just reeked... And it wasn't that mist that even you could see.
>You were so busy watching the others on either side of the hallway that you didn't notice someone standing in front of you.
>You bump into them, causing them to topple forward.
>You hear a soft groan from the floor.
>"Oh, owwie, my head.."
>That voice... It was familiar.
>A hooded figure came up off of the floor, the hood falling down to reveal the blue haired girl.
"Oh uh.. I'm so sorry. I wasn't watching where I was going."
>She giggled softly.
>"Hey, you're that cute boy from yesterday!"
"You see I was... Wait, what?"
>You look at her in complete confusion.
"Say what now?"
>"Aww, you don't remember me? I passed you in the hall! And then I saw you again outside of the store!"
>It came back to you. You did see this girl before.. And she just confirmed that it was her trio that was at the burger place.
"I... think I caught your name... Sonata?"
>She nods.
>"Yup! I'm Sonata Dusk! One of the Dazzlings! ...Oops, I wasn't supposed to say that..."
>You go to ask her some more questions, but she interrupts you.
>"Oh, sorry cutie! I gotta get going! Bye!"
>She zips past you as you stand in the hallway, totally befuddled.
>Dazzlings? Who or what was that? Was that the name of the trio?
>You meet up with the girls during the afternoon.
>They're all going on about Twilight and the upcoming musical face-offs.
>Sunset was a bit quieter than more, but not nearly as quiet as you.
>You continue to try and piece together what that Sonata girl said to you...
"Hey, girls. I have a question."
>They all look at you.
>"What is it, Anon?"
"Who... Or what is the Dazzlings?"
>They look among one another.
>"Now hold on jus' a minute here. Where did y'all here that name, Anon?"
>You proceed to tell the group about how you encountered the hooded girls not once, not twice, but three times.
>You even spoke to one of them.
>Sunset looks at you sternly.
>"Anon, I want you to stay away from them. You got that? They're nothing but trouble."
>Trouble? That Sonata looked, spoke, and acted nothing but sweet.
>"Yeah, those girls... They're just.. Not normal. Somethin' ain't right about them."
>"The unfortunate thing with this is that we don't know what the Dazzlings are exactly.. Just that they're a trio of girls who have magical powers."
>"Yeah, and they're using them to turn the whole school against one another!"
>You leaned against the statue.
>This story... Really doesn't surprise you. It is a little bit hard to understand how it worked, but you expect that bookworm Twilight to be able to help... If she even got the girls' message.
"Girls with magical powers? Sounds like someone else I know."
>You look as Sunset who blushes and fiddles with her hair.
>"Anon..! This is serious!"
>You could tell through her whines that she enjoyed the attention.
>It took some time, but eventually that Twilight girl popped out of the base of the statue, catching you completely off guard.
>You jump back a bit as she lands on the ground.
>"I really need to figure out why the portal just spits me out like that..."
>The girls all seemed to be so excited that Twilight came back.
>"So, any news on those girls we told you about?"
>"Yeah, and it isn't good.. Those girls you told me about, sound an awful lot like the Sirens that were banished long ago."
>Sirens? Banished? You'd really need to stick around for this one.
>You sat in a chair in the music room with the group.
>They went on and talked about how they got ears and tails when they played their instruments.
>Ears? Tails?
>"That sounds like some of the Equestrian Magic was left behind... But it should have come back with me when I took the crown back. Well, if you say that it only comes out when you're playing, then I guess it's fine."
>All this talk about magic kept you listening intently.
>"So, Twi.. How are we supposed to beat these Sirens?"
>She thought for a minute.
>"Well, if the Equestrian Magic is still here, maybe we can use that to stop them like how we stopped Sunset Shimmer."
>Sunset looked a bit hurt.
>The Dazzling trio walked around town a bit.
>As always, they had their hoods up, looking to make some trouble.
>Sonata skipped along behind them.
>"Ugh, is she going to be like this ALL the time?"
>Adagio looked at Aria.
>"You know, in the couple hundred years that we've been stuck with one another, this is the first time that I've seen her like... THIS."
>"Do you think it will mess up our plans?"
>"It certainly better not."
>They stop at some street corner to chat, trying to not act suspicious.
>"Sonata, why are you all... Like this?"
>Sonata looked at Adagio, tilting her head.
>"Like what?"
>"Ugh... You're all uppity and skipping along. Why are you being so... You?"
>"Well, I ran into that cute guy from before..."
>Adagio and Aria looked at one another. The same thought ran through their minds.
>Oh no.
>"Sonata, that boy... Did you say anything to him? Anything at all?"
>Sonata bit her lip, she knew she had goofed up, but needed to tell them.
>"Well..."
>Aria facepalmed.
>"Oh, good god Sonata.. What did you do THIS time?"
>"Well, he kinda bumped into me... And I kinda sorta told him my name... And kinda made am oopsie telling him I was one of the Dazzlings."
>Adagio facepalmed.
>Aria shook with anger.
>"Sonata, you are the WORST. Ugh, why do we even both with you?"
>"I'm sorry guys..! It just sorta slipped out!"
>The other two rolled their eyes.
>"Just... Don't bother with him again. In case you've forgotten, you have a job to do."
>Sonata looked at the ground as they walked again.
>"Sorry, guys..."
>You watched the girls play.
>They had spoken about some kind of... Counter spell that used music as its source.
>You've heard of music having magical qualities to it that can influence a person, but this was just ridiculous.
>Watching their practice performance, you take not on how each of the girls played.
>As always, Rainbow HAD to take the lead...
>Pinkie was using her hyper activity on the drums. Rainbow and AJ played their guitars, Rarity on a guitar piano, and Fluttershy on a tambourine.
>You and Sunset both seemed to enjoy the performance.
>Without warning, ears popped on their heads, one by one.. They looked like the ears from the Wondercolts uniform... But different.
>Their performance ended as you, Twilight, and Sunset applaud them.
>"That sounded great girls. And it looks like you were right about the transformation Very... Odd, but it shouldn't be a problem."
>The girls went on to talk about the band and practicing while you and Sunset sat watching them.
>"Do you think we'll have a shot at this, Anon?"
"I don't know. I mean, you're missing my good looks."
>You tried to lighten Sunset's mood with some boastful teasing.
>It seemed to work as she smiled and lightly pushed you.
>"Oh, get over yourself. I'm just worried that we won't be able to stop those girls."
>You nod slowly.
"I know what you mean. Going up against such a... prominent threat is a very difficult thing to do."
>The Siren trio sat in the auditorium, watching the various groups bicker and fight.
>Adagio giggles with a hand in front of her mouth.
>"Soon, girls... Soon this will bring back our true powers, and we will reign dominant once more."
>Aria rolled her eyes.
>"Are you even sure this will work? I mean, this is all just weak stuff. When will we get to taste the real magic?"
>"In time, Aria. All good things take time."
>Adagio laughed quietly.
>Next to them, Sonata sat rocking back and forth, patting her lap with her hands as she listened to some of the groups play.
>Aria crossed her arms.
>"Sonata, you are such a dork. Why don't you go and be useful for once? Get us something to eat."
>Sonata looked at them.
>"What would you want to eat?"
>"Anything! Just... Go get something."
>Sonata saluted and ran off into the hall to find some food.
>You walk down the hall toward your lock to put some of your things away.
>The girls' music can be heard behind you, but only faintly.
>You kind of wanted to tap to the beat or dance, but you just didn't have the nerve.
>One thing kept running through your head.
>Those three girls, the Dazzlings.
>You knew of what they could do... But why is it that something about them always just sends a chill down your spine?
>You bump into someone, causing you both to topple over.
>"Ah, jeez. Sorry about that."
>You both apologized at the same time.
>You look ahead of you just to see that you ran into that Sonata girl.
>That REALLY needs to stop happening before Sunset shoots you.
>Sonata rubbed her head a bit.
>"Owwie..."
>You stand up and offer her a hand.
>She takes it and gets up before taking a look at you.
"You're that... Sonata girl. Yeah, the one from earlier."
>Sonata looked around cautiously for a moment.
>"Yep, that's me! I never did get your name."
>She got up close to you, running a finger down your chest.
>Still taken back by the confrontation, you blink a few times.
"Uh... I'm Anon."
>You fool, why did you go and tell her that?
>She giggles softly.
>"Anon, huh? A guess a cute name matches a cute person."
"Yeah... Hey, listen. I wanted to ask you some things. Think you can answer them for me?"
>She thought for a moment.
>"Aww, I wish I could, but I really have to get going! I gotta get some food for me and my friends!"
>Damn, and you really needed those questions answered too.
"Hey, what if I tag along? Could you answer them then?"
>She thought for a second.
>"I suppose that wouldn't hurt."
>She began to skip her way down toward the cafeteria as you followed her.
"So uh... Sonata. What exactly are the Dazzlings?"
>"That's the name of the group my friends and I are in! We're going to be in the Battle of the Bands!"
>You nod slowly.
"I see... And what is it that you do?"
>She ordered some tacos.
>But it wasn't Taco Tuesday... Must like tacos.
>"Well, mister Anon.. We sing. We're a singing trio."
>You nod once more.
"I see... That's... Very interesting to know. Do you know anything about why the other students are so... Angry with each other?"
>Sonata froze up.
>"I um... am not allowed to talk about that."
>You look at her questioningly as she takes the order of tacos out with her.
"Aaaand... What about those tacos?"
>Sonata giggled softly.
>"I just really really like Tacos!"
>You roll your eyes.
>This girl was really strange.
>"It was nice talking to you, Anon!"
>She gives you a kiss on the cheek before darting off.
>Sunset sighed softly.
>"What the heck is taking Anon so long? He should have been back by now."
>"Maybe someone should look for him?"
>Sunset stood up.
>"I'll do it. He's my responsibility, anyway."
>"Are you sure? What about the Sirens running about?"
>She shrugged.
>"I'll just find him and quickly come back."
>Sunset walked down the hall, watching her corners everywhere.
>Eventually she finds you down by your locker.
>"Are you okay Anon? You've been out here for some time."
>You took a minute to respond.
"Yeah. I'm fine."
>You close your locker and turn to her.
>Sunset sees the blue lipstick on your cheek.
>"...Anon? What's that?"
>She points to the mark.
>You touch your face to find some of it sticking to your fingers.
"Uh..."
>"Man, those two are taking forever. I wonder they're okay...?"
>"Well, seeing as how Sunset was immune to the Sirens' spell, she might be but..."
>They all looked a bit worried.
>"Anon might not be so lucky if he was caught by them."
>"Oh come on now, guys. I'm sure things are just fine."
>Rainbow Dash opened the door.
>"ANON! I CANNOT BELIEVE YOU!"
>The girls all gasped.
>That was Sunset's angry voice.
>"Aaaaand the door gets closed again."
>You look down at Sunset.
"Listen, I can explain!"
>"So who was it, Anon!? Trixie?"
>You put your hands up to defend yourself from the raging Sunset.
"No! I swear, I'm not doing anything behind your back!"
>"Yeah? Then explain THAT little mark on your cheek! How did THAT get there within the last ten minutes!?"
>You really weren't having any luck trying to settle Sunset.
>"I can't believe you'd go and do something like this! After all we've been through..."
>You hang your head in shame.
"...It was that Sonata girl."
>Sunset's tone quickly changed.
>"Sonata? As in... The Dazzling, Sonata?"
>She looked at you.
>"Kind of short, blue hair...?"
>You nod.
"Yes, that's the one."
>"Oh this is just greeeeat."
"It isn't what you think, I swear! I just ran into her while on my way down here, and I stopped to ask her some questions... Before I knew it, she just up and kissed me and ran off!"
>"Yeah... Likely story..."
>You could feel the tension getting really bad.
>This was just as bad as a few months ago, if not worse.
>And there was still the party later this afternoon with all the bands...
>You and Sunset walk into the music room, Sunset with her arms crossed.
>No one said a thing for some time.
>"So uh... What happened out there?"
>Twilight dared to venture into no-no territory.
>"That... Jerk over there is cheating on me! With that Sonata girl!"
>They all gasped.
>"Cheating!? With... With THAT girl!? Anon!"
>Oh shit, here comes the enraged Rarity.
>She stomps her way over to you.
>Rarity raises a fist up to you.
>"Anon! It's been two months, and you're doing THIS!? Why, I oughta--"
>Applejack holds Rarity back.
>"Now hold on just a minute here, partner. Let's give the man a chance ta speak."
>Thank god, Applejack to the rescue.
>You sit down in a chair to recount the story you told Sunset. How you ran into Sonata--quite literally, and how you were after answers to your questions and she just... Kissed you.
>They all seem unsure of this.
>"How do we know you're not brainwashed like the others?"
>You scratch your head, thinking of a way to prove your side of the story.
"Well... If I was brainwashed, wouldn't I be sitting here fighting with you all?"
>They all mumble and nod their heads.
>"Yeah, that does sound right..."
>"Regardless, that... Lipstick mark on your cheek from someone other than Sunset! ...Or your mother... is unacceptable!"
>You drag your hand down your face.
>They just didn't get the point.
"Look, she kissed me, and caught me off guard. I didn't ask for it, she just did it. End of story."
>Sunset sank into a chair.
>Everyone looked at her.
"Look, girls.. We'll.. Solve this later. Right now, you guys need to focus on practicing for this afternoon."
>"Yeah, ah suppose he has a point. Let's get back to work, y'all."
>The Dazzlings were still seated in the same spot as before.
>Sonata ran up to them with the tacos.
>"Really Sonata? Tacos? Again?"
>Aria grumbled.
>"You really just... Are like the worst, Sonata."
>"But you said..."
>"I know what I said! Just... Be quiet and hand some over."
>Sonata seemed a bit more energetic than before.
>The other two took notice.
>"What's gotten into you, Sonata?"
>"Ooooh, nothing. Just that I met that boy again."
>She kicked her feet as she bit into a taco.
>"Hish name ish Anon. And I even got ta give him a kish."
>Adagio looked back at Aria.
>"You didn't tell him anything, did you?"
>"Uh..."
>"Sonata..."
>"I kinda told him that we were a singing group... But that's it! I swear!"
>Adagio looked at Sonata with interest.
>"Nothing else?"
>Sonata shook her head.
>"Well, actually..."
>"Yes? What is it?"
>"I got to feed off of some pretty strong negative energy."
>"Did you now? Whose was it?"
>"Anon and that Sunset Shimmer's."
>Adagio and Aria grinned widely.
>"Good job Sonata, I didn't think you had it in you. You did good, kid."
>Sonata squeed.
>"Girls, this is but the beginning. Soon we'll have all the power we need."
>You helped the girls move their equipment onto the stage.
>Your some things that only make noise, some of them were heavy...
>You managed to get the lipstick off, but Sunset still wouldn't talk to you.
>You hear a commotion going on out in the auditorium.
>"Friendship. Is. Magic!"
>Nothing happens.
>"Oh my, talk about throwing down the gauntlet! Looks like this group is so sure that they have this in the bag... But that's being a bit to cocky, isn't it?"
>That must be Adagio, the leader...
>"Yeah right, I'm so going to win this!"
>"In your dreams, Trixie! Our band is the best at Canterlot High!"
>Wow, they even got Brad...
>You see the mist going around, and even being sucked into the gems around the Dazzlings' necks.
>Now you know what the girls meant...
>The battle of the bands went on.
>Most of them sounded good. Trixie and the Illusions, Brad's band, the Rainbooms, hell even the Cutie Mark Crusaders.
>Finally, it was time to hear the Dazzlings.
>You couldn't wait to hear how they sounded.
>The Dazzlings trio walked out to the center stage.
"Ohh ah oh~ Ohhh ah oh!~ You didn't know that you fell!"
>Just hearing them sent shivers down your spine.
"Oh ah oh!~ Oh ah oh!~ Now that you're under our spell..."
>Spell? Is this... How they use their magic?
"Blind sided by the beat~ Clapping your hand, stomping your feet. You didn't know that you fell!"
>You tried to listen the best you could, but you mind felt cloudy.
"Now you've fallen under our spell!"
"Ohh aaahh oh~"
>Your eyes went droopy. What was going on here?
"We've got the music, makes you move it! Got the song that makes you lose it! We say jump, you say how high? Put your hands up to the sky!"
>What was this... Feeling coming over you? you wanted to desperately look away. Run away, but... Something kept you in place.
"Oh ah oh! Oh ah oh!"
"You didn't know that you fell!"
"Oh ah oh, oh ah oh!"
"Now that you're under our spell!"
>You feel almost... Almost like you can't control yourself anymore. Like some foreign body has taken over.
"Listen to the sound of my voice!"
"Ohh ah ohhh!~"
"Soon you'll find you don't have a choice!"
>Sunset poked her head from behind a curtain to look into the crowd.
"Captured in the web of my song!"
"Ah ohh, aah oh!"
"Soon you'll all be singing along!"
>Adagio reached out.
>You couldn't help but stand up.
"We've got the music makes you move it, got the song that makes you lose it! We say jump, you say how high? Put your hands up to the sky!"
>Sunset finally found you among the crowd.
>She put her hands to her mouth.
>"A-Anon... N-no..!"
"Oh ah oh! Oh ah oh!"
"You didn't know that you fell!"
"Oh ah oh! Oh ah oh!~"
"Now that you're under our spell!"
"Oh ah oh! Oh ah oh!"
"You didn't know that you fell!"
"Oh ah oh, oh ah oh!"
"Now that you're under our spell..!"
>You sat back down, your eyes shining green for a second.
>Sunset ran backstage once more, now in tears.
>"What's gotten into her?"
>The group shrugged.
>Applejack took a look into the crowd.
>Applejack went back to the group.
>"This doesn't look good, girls..."
>They looked at Applejack.
>"More victims?"
>She nods.
>"It's... Anon, this time..."
>Some of the gasped.
>"Not Anon!"
>Fluttershy seemed a bit upset too.
>"Afraid so, girls... He... He's fallen to them too."
>"Fine then. We'll just have to go and win them back, then!"
>"But the counter spell isn't ready!"
>"Right..."
>The audition proceeded.
>Many of the bands were knocked out. The final four came down to Brad's group, the Rainbooms, The Dazzlings, and Trixie and the Illusions.
>The Dazzlings overthrew Brad's band with relative ease.
>It was now down to the Rainbooms and Trixie's group.
>"There is no way your lame band is going to win, Rainbow Dash. You shouldn't even be allowed to participate with such an unfair advantage."
>The girls began to bicker some before they went onto the stage.
>"Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!"
>"Awesome as I wanna be!"
>Sunset watched them play from the side of the stage.
>Rainbow Dash was letting herself get too riled up.
>Her ears began to form before Sunset tackled her down, causing the entire performance to fall flat on its ass.
>"Hey! There's the bad girl we love to hate!"
>The crowd laughed at them as they went off stage.
>"Great performance, Raingoons! I especially loved the part where Sunset took down Rainbow Dash in a fit of jealous rage!"
>Sunset stomped her foot. Some more of the mist was coming from her.
>"It.. was NOT jealous rage!"
>"Hey, they are about to announce who is moving on!"
>"What's the point? It isn't going to be us..."
>Celestia and Luna walked up to the stage.
>Behind them was the Dazzlings.
>They sang to the facilitators for a brief moment.
>"Without further ado... The group moving on will be.. The Rainbooms!"
>"What!?"
>Trixie stomped past the group.
>"This is NOT over."
>The Dazzlings approached them.
>"Looks like we're going head to head in the finals. Should be... Fun."
>"Yeah? Just you wait! We'll take you down!
>"Yeah? Is that so? Well, good luck to you then, Rainbooms. Oh, and we also got your precious boyfriend, Sunset~"
>Adagio winked at Sunset, chuckling softly.
>Sunset got very infuriated at her, trying to charge her down.
>Applejack and Rainbow Dash caught her.
>"Adagio! Just you wait! I... I'll...!"
>"You'll what, Sunset? You're all alone. You have no power. There's nothing you can do."
>Sonata stuck her tongue out at Sunset before the trio walked away.
>Sunset fell to the stage floor, crying.
>"Aw, shucks Sunset... We'll get them. Don't you worry."
>You and Sunset sat at home that night.
>You didn't converse with her much. Instead you sat and watched some TV.
>Sunset stood outside, looking up at the night sky.
>"You know, Anon.. You could say something you know."
>You don't respond.
>"Anon, I'm serious, here... This.. Isn't like you. At all."
>She seemed to be trying to break the spell on her own, but to no avail.
>Sunset turned toward the screen door.
>"Anon! Stop ignoring me!"
"Why? It's not like you have anything important to say."
>Sunset was hurt by that comment.
"Just like Adagio said... You're nothing."
>Sunset hung her head, her shoulders shaking.
>"Then... Get out."
>You look at her.
"Excuse me?"
>"Get.. Out.. And take your stupid necklace with you!"
>Sunset took the gift necklace you gave her off of her neck and tossed it at you.
>You pick it up and shrug.
>You pause as you walk out the door.
"No one liked you anyway."
>Later that night, the Sirens were at the school.
>They must have been preparing for the night's battle there.
>"That was WONDERFUL, girls! Not only did we get the feast of a lifetime, but we are also tearing those girls apart one... By... One."
>Aria nodded.
>"Finally, one of your stupid plans is working Adagio. It's about time."
>Adagio tried to shrug off the comment.
>She approached Sonata.
>"And it is all your doing, Sonata. You did a really good job tearing that couple apart."
>She smiled widely and clapped her hands.
>You open the doors to the auditorium.
>This caused the Dazzlings to jump and assume an offensive posture.
>You walk in and bow to them.
>They seem to lower their guard.
>"Well, look who it is."
>"Yeah, it's Sonata' play toy."
>Sonata runs over to hug you.
>"What 'cha doin' here silly?"
>You stand up.
"I thought I'd come by to uh.. See how things were going here."
>Adagio sat down.
>"Things are going just fine. you may leave."
>She waved a hand at you.
>Sonata pulled you into a hug.
>"No! I don't want him to leave! And you don't want to either, do you Anon?"
>She dragged a finger down your chest slowly.
>Your eyes shimmer green again.
"Of course not, Sonata. Why would I want to leave you?"
>Sonata giggled.
>"You know, Sonata. I'm... Actually kind of impressed. Not only did you manage to stir up some trouble in their group, but also managed to take their precious little man and make him your own."
>Adagio looked at Aria, then back at Sonata.
>"But when did you charm him?"
>Sonata thought for a minute.
>"During our performance, I suppose. I couldn't keep my eyes off of him and I guess it just lured him into me."
>Adagio and Aria looked at one another.
>Aria shrugged.
>"Well, it's helping our plan, so what do we care?"
>"Very well, then. He can help us by feeding us more energy."
>The girls gathered at the grand stage.
>They were testing their instruments and microphones.
>Sunset kind of sat back quietly.
>Twilight put a hand on Sunset's shoulder.
>"You alright, Sunset?"
>She shook her head.
>"Where's Anon?"
>She shrugs quietly.
>"....Why are you so quiet? And where did your... Don't tell me."
>They all looked at her.
>"Hey now, sugarcube... Just let him go. He's under their spell now, and all we can do is try to break it."
>She stands up slowly.
>"He... Said some very nasty things."
>They all looked kind of guilty.
>"Well, ya still have us. We'll make sure he comes back to you."
>Sunset wiped her tears away, nodding.
>You and the Dazzlings stood at the entrance of the concert area.
>"Now girls, watch as how our little friends here... Get taken care of."
>"Taken care of? I thought we were trying to get rid of them!"
>Aria rolled her eyes and Adagio facepalmed.
>"It is a saying, Sonata... God, sometimes..."
>Sonata shrugged.
>The girls down on the stage continued to talk and test their equipment.
>Trixie and her group stepped onto the stage.
>"What are YOU doing here, Trixie? The losers are supposed to be up there in the cheap seats."
>"I don't know how you managed to get to the finals, but I deserve to be in this spot, and Trixie will NOT be denied!"
>"What are you even talking abou-- Whaa!"
>Trixie pulled a level for a trap door, causing the Rainbooms to fall under the stage.
>"See you never!"
>"See girls, I told you all that they needed was a little... Push."
>Sonata shrugged.
>"But that wasn't a push... She just pulled the lever."
>Even you had to facepalm at that one.
>"Go back to sleep, Sonata."
>Sonata cling to your arm, grinning like a giddy child.
>"Soon, girls... Soon our time will come, and we will have full control over everyone."
>"Well, this is just great. What else could go wrong?"
>"Gee, I don't know. Maybe you actually being of some HELP, Sunset!?"
>The group began to bicker and argue.
>"It isn't my fault that all those stuff is happening!"
>"Girls! Stop this fighting this instant! It isn't going to get us anywhere!"
>Rainbow looked over at Rarity.
>"And neither are you and your... Fancy clothing!"
>The group argued on and on.
>"Girls, come on! This isn't going to do us any good!"
>Twilight stood up.
>"Sitting here and arguing over this will only let the sirens win!"
>"Yeah? Well they have already won, in case you haven't noticed!"
>Sunset began to shake again.
>Her fists tightened as she kept her head low.
>Applejack paused her arguing to look at Sunset.
>"Woah nelly..."
>AJ walked over to Sunset and reached out to put a hand onto her shoulder.
>Sunset pushed Applejack aside, marching toward Rainbow.
>"Woah! Hey, Sunset..!"
>She grabs Rainbow by the collar and hold her up a bit.
>"YOU'RE the reason this group is failing so hard! You're so caught up in yourself that you refuse to give anyone else some spotlight, let alone an opinion!"
>Rainbow struggled against Sunset.
>Sunset's eyes glowed a fiery red, with the passion she once held before.
>"Hey... Let me go.. Sunset..!"
>Rainbow squired in her grip, trying to break free.
>The rest of them just looked on in shock.
>"Rainbow Dash... You've been nothing but terrible to your friends! You've demanded total control over the group, and pushed others aside... I've chosen my words carefully, perhaps you should have too."
>Twilight put a hand onto Sunset's shoulder.
>"Sunset, don't do this! It isn't worth it!"
>"No, Twilight. She has this coming."
>More of the Equestrian magic mist seeped out from them, escaping up onto the stage.
>Sunset brought one of her fists back.
>"Maybe now you'll learn."
>With a swift motion, she strikes Rainbow in the face. At the same time, she released Rainbow Dash from her grip.
>Rainbow landed on the ground after slamming into the door.
>"Rainbow!"
>The Dazzlings were on next.
>Standing backstage, they look at the floorboards and the mist coming up out of it.
>It wasn't green like before, it was actually colorful.
>"Girls.."
>Aria and Sonata looked at Adagio.
>"It's finally time."
>Sonata and Aria laughed softly.
>"Your plan actually worked Adagio. I can't believe it."
>Adagio turned to the three of you.
>"And it is all thanks to Sonata and her little ploy to take that... Anonymous away from them."
>Sonata blushed and rubbed one of her arms shyly.
>"I... only wanted to have him. But hey, it worked out!"
>"Yes, and you did a great job."
>Sonata looked up at you.
>"Oh, Anon.. You can go stand in the crowd now. Be sure to cheer for us, won't you?"
>She runs a hand down one of your arms.
"Of course, Sonata..."
>You take your leave, bowing to the trio.
>They laugh and talk among themselves as Trixie's show ends.
>"Beat that!"
>Adagio made a mocking quivering motion.
>"Oh, I don't know if we caaan!"
>The trio giggles.
>The girls down below stood in shock at what just happened.
>"Did Sunset really just..?"
>"Wow, I didn't think she'd..."
>Rainbow held her face where she was stuck.
>"S-Sunset you..."
>"I know what I did... Maybe it will knock some sense into you."
>No bones were broken, but Rainbow still felt the pain and the shock.
>Sunset stood in the middle of them.
>"If we're going to save everyone, pointless bickering won't help us."
>"But Sunset you just..."
>"I know. Let it be a wake-up call. We need to work together to solve this, or else everything is lost."
>Twilight looked away quietly.
>"...The counter spell I made isn't ready."
>"Well um.. If our magic comes out when we play... Why not just play any song?"
>Rainbow stood up, nodding slowly.
>"Yeah.. Fluttershy has a point. We should just pick a song and play it."
>The door opened behind Rainbow.
>"Spike! And... Vinyl?"
>The Dazzlings walked out onto the stage, bass guitar reverberating heavily.
"Aaaah!~ Ah ah ahhh!~"
>They held their arms out.
>It was time.
>"Welcome to the show! We're here to let you know!"
>The crowd stared on at them.
>"Our time is nooow!~ Your time is running out!"
"Ah ah! Ahh oh ahhh!~"
>You stood near the back of the crowd. The music was mystical; alluring. you even followed their motions.
>"Feel the wave of sound! As it crashes down!"
>An intense wave hit the crowd, causing some of them to fall to their knees.
>You were one of them.
>"You can't turn away! We'll make you want to stay!"
>The Rainbooms quickly regathered themselves and made for the hills.
>Vinyl followed them up there.
>"We have only one shot at this girls. Are we SURE we're ready for this?"
>They all nod.
>"We HAVE to be ready, Twilight."
>The Dazzlings kept singing.
>"We will be adored! Tell us that you want us."
>Everyone was mesmerized by the song, cheering the trio on.
>"We won't be ignored! It's time for our reward!"
>They seemed to be dancing to attune to their singing, making them even more trance inducing.
>"Now you need us! Come and heed us! Nothing can stop us NOW!"
>The girls looked at one another, nodding.
>"Oh ah, oh ah oh!"
"I've got the music in me!"
>They began to play with the most concentration they had ever used.
"Don't need a crowd cheering out my name! Didn't come here seeking infamy or fame!"
>The Dazzlings looked up at the hills before snarling.
>The crowd seemed to turn toward the Rainbooms.
"The one and only thing I've come to bring is the music; is the music in my song!"
>Your head felt torn. Like an entire battle was raging on inside of it.
"Gotta break out! Set myself free, yeah!"
>Free. Free...
"Gotta let it all go! Just let it be, yeah!"
>Sound waves flooded the area. Light blue sound waves to oppose the red sound waves from the Dazzlings.
>"If it's a real Battle of the Bands you want... Well, you're going to get it!"
>The Dazzlings levitate into the air. Their bodies began to glow red as they transformed; getting ears and bat-like wings.
>"What we've got in store! All we want and more! We will break on through! Now it's time to finish you!"
>The red waves flew over everyone as they turned back toward the Dazzlings.
>Their spell seemed to be getting stronger.
>A great battle occurred. The Sirens' true forms attacked the Rainbooms, sound wave for sound wave.
>The Dazzlings eventually overpowered the Rainbooms. It seemed like their power was increasing by the minute.
>You stand there in a daze, trying to clear your head. You couldn't quite tell what was going on.
>Before anyone knew it, Sunset stood in front of the Sirens.
>She still felt shaken up by everything that was occurring, but held strong.
>Sunset looked down into the crowd.
Check them dubs.
>Sunset spotted you in the crowd, looking idly onward.
>She remembered what you two had just been through, spell or no spell.
>She also thought of the good times you two had together.
>Sunset held up the microphone. It was her time to save you.
"You're never gunna bring me down! You're never gunna break this part of me!"
>She looked at her friends who got up one by one.
"My friends are here to bring me 'round! Not singing just for popularity!"
>Sunset pointed at the Sirens, giving them an intense look.
>This one is for Anon, and everyone else you cured beasts..!
>Twilight stood beside her and nodded.
"We're here to let you know! That we won't let it go!"
>"OUR MUSIC'S A BOMB AND IT'S ABOUT TO BLOW!"
>The Sirens backed up a bit in surprise.
>The crowd down below began to stir as the magic started to wear off.
>"And you can try to fight, but we have got the light of friendship on our side!"
>You rub your head.
>What the hell happened..?
>The last thing you can remember it being in the audience when the Dazzlings came on...
>Oh shit, did you get taken under their spell too?
"Got the music in our hearts! We're gunna blow this thing apart! And together, we will never, be afraid of the dark!"
>The Sirens tried to fight back, but the power of the Rainbooms held them at bay.
>Sunset began to float up as she glowed.
>It was happening, she was finally getting her tail and ears.
"Here to sing our song out loud! Got you dancing with the crowd!"
>Several beams of light shot up into the sky, combining into one orb.
>That orb quickly formed into a beautiful horned and winged horse.
"As the music, of our friendship... Survives!"
>You watched at it lowered its horn.
"Survives...!"
>The rainbow beam shot out of the horn, straight at the Sirens' true forms.
>"Surviiiiives!"
>You look around you as the crowd seemed to be back to normal.
>Singing, dancing, having a good time.
>The Dazzlings lost their form and fell to the stage as their pendants broke.
>Adagio picked up her fragments as they tried to sing again.
>They were promptly booed off stage.
>The Rainbooms came down from their little floating act.
>They smiled at one another.
>You tore ass up the hill, not even caring that you were slipping along the way.
>Twilight pointed toward you as Sunset turned around.
>You hug her tightly.
"Sunset, you did it! You actually did it...!"
>She was taken by surprise.
>"A-Anon..? What are you..?"
>You look up at her, tears in your eyes.
"I knew you could do it.. All that you needed was to help your friends... And you pulled through."
>Sunset looked away shyly.
>You look at each of the girls.
"And by the looks of it..."
>You pat her head, giving her new ears a little scratch.
"You've earned your place, too."
>She wraps her arms around you before sobbing loudly.
>"I missed you so much, Anon..! I... I'm sorry for what I did..."
>You stroke her hair softly.
"I know you are... But it was neither of our faults. The Sirens got to me, but you guys managed to save us all... Again."
>You look at Twilight and the rest of them.
>They knew exactly what was on your mind.
>You turn with Sunset Shimmer.
>The both of you take a breath in.
>"Who's ready for an encore!?"
>You hold the microphone out as the crowd cheered.
>"We can't hear you!"
>They cheered louder.
>The Dazzlings sat by a small river.
>"We had it... We were supposed to win this... Why didn't we win?"
>Aria tossed a rock into the river in a fit of rage.
>"We must not have broken them enough."
>Sonata kept quiet.
>"But how? Everything was going perfectly... We shattered their bonds thanks to Sonata!"
>They kept bickering over whose fault it was, and any reasons why they would have lost control.
>Sonata shook a bit.
>"I'm tired of this!"
>Sonata just... Exploded in anger.
>"I'm tired of you two always doing this stuff! I don't want to be a stupid siren anymore! I don't want people to like me for power! I'm DONE!"
>Sonata tossed her gem fragments into the river.
>Adagio and Aria looked at Sonata as she did so.
>They never saw this side of her before.
>Sonata ran off, crying her eyes out.
>She didn't care where she ran to, as long as it was away from those two.
>"Sonata..."
>Adagio legitimately felt guilty as she stared into the water.
>She didn't know why, but this feeling welled up inside of her, driving her to cry.
>"Are you seriously going to..?"
>"..I can't believe we did that to her."
>A deep cough came from behind them.
>A teary-eyed Adagio and slightly upset Aria looked behind them.
>"I do believe you girls have some... Explaining to do."
>The person gave a deep, hearty laugh.
>You and Sunset sat on the grassy hill next to your friends.
>The night was winding down. The past few days were very crazy.
>Sunset sighed softly, rolling away from you.
>"What's the matter Sunset? Aren't you happy that we beat those Sirens and saved everyone?"
>"Yeah, ya even got yer ears and tail too, sugarcube! Why the glum face?"
>She looked at the ground.
>"I can't help but think about that night... I... no longer have Anon's necklace..."
>You sit up and look at her. You dig into your pocket, but nothing was in there.
>"I tossed it at Anon and he took it with him..."
"But I don't have it?"
>You all sat up.
>Sonata sat in the park by herself, crying heavily.
>Thankfully there was a pond there to throw stones into.
>It seemed to help alleviate some of her pain.
>As she moved to toss another stone, something jingled under her shirt.
>"H-huh..? What was that?"
>She reached down into her shirt and pulled out Sunset's necklace.
>Her eyes grew watery again as she openly sobbed.
>She now had a constant reminder that the one boy she liked, she would never be able to see again.
>She wouldn't be able to enjoy his company, or have him adore her.
>Sonata felt absolutely dreadful.
>You and the girls stood outside of the park.
>You could hear the familiar tone of Sonata's voice, even though she was crying.
>You and Sunset look at one another before nodding.
>"You should go see her. I'm sure that she needs someone like you."
>The girls all stood beside you, each giving you their support.
>On the way over to the park, you had explained to the girls about Sonata.
>You told them of how she felt so innocent, and how she was nothing more than a follower.
>They were fairly hesitant to try and give her the benefit of the doubt.
>Somehow you were able to retain your memory of the time you spent with her, however short it may have been.
>The Dazzlings didn't even treat you that badly.
>Regardless of how much they resented her, you kept your foot down that Sonata didn't deserve any of it.
>The hatred should have been shared and targeted at Adagio the mastermind, and Aria the aggressive sidekick.
>They eventually decided to put their trust into you.
>You took a deep breath as you walked into the empty park.
>It was dark, so it was kind of hard to see.
>At least the moon was out, so you had that.
>You follow the sound of the sobbing over to a bench and the pond.
"...Hello? Sonata?"
>A soft gasp comes from behind the bench.
>Sonata cautiously poked her head out over the bench, looking straight at you.
>You could just see the moon's light shimmer off of her tears.
>Even though you had Sunset to take care of, you couldn't neglect your duty to help others who may have a hard time with friends.
>This included Sonata.
>Just seeing her like this made you feel upset.
"It's okay, Sonata... We aren't here to hurt you."
>You hold your arms open.
>Without thinking twice, Sonata jumped up over the bench and ran to you for a hug.
>"Anon..! I didn't think you'd want to come back, especially after what we did..!"
>You shush her gently.
>Just like with Sunset, you stroked Sonata's hair gently.
"Come on, let's sit down and talk about this."
>Sunset paced a bit.
>"Calm down, Sunset.. Ah'm sure that things are fine in there."
>"I don't know, Applejack... I mean, we ARE talking about one of the sirens here. What if they have him again?"
>Twilight shook her head.
>"No, I don't think that's possible. Without those pendants, they're powerless."
>"Well, maybe we should go check on them. Just to be sure."
>They debate over it for a minute.
>"Fine.. Let's just go and check on them.."
>Twilight didn't seem to impressed, but followed the group into the park.
>"And... That's when I threw away my gem and run away.."
>You hold Sonata gently, patting her back.
"That must have been really hard for you, needing to deal with that for so long."
>She nodded.
>"It was awful... Aria always picked on me, and Adagio pushed me around..."
>You sigh as you try to console the broken Sonata.
>The group of girls approached you both.
>Sonata looked up at them before hiding her face in fear.
>You rub Sonata's back gently as you stand her up with you.
"They're not here to hurt you, Sonata."
>"Anon? What's going on here?"
>You took the time to explain to the girls what Sonata had been through, and why she had the compulsive need to cling to you.
>Sunset was very unsure of this.
>"So, you're saying that she just... Up and left them? Just like that?"
>You nod.
"Yeah, and now she really doesn't have any place to go. And I'd rather not leave her out here on her own. Who knows what would happen, especially if those two show up again."
>The group looked at one another.
>Sunset walked forward, reaching out to Sonata.
>Sonata flinched and hid behind you.
>Sunset seemed to be almost as upset as Sonata did.
"It's okay Sonata... She isn't going to hurt you."
>"Are you sure, Anon?"
>Sunset looked down for a second before drawing a breath.
>"I... Know what you're going through, Sonata. I may not have had it as long as you, but... I know what it is like to be alone."
>Twilight smiled softly as she watched everything unfold.
First 00 dub. Woo.
>Sonata poked her head out from behind your shoulder, looking at Sunset.
>"That's why I... want to be your friend."
>The girls gasped.
>"Sunset! Are ya sure about this? I mean she..."
>You look at Applejack sternly.
"She's fine. She is of no threat to us now."
>Applejack took her hat off quietly.
>Sunset reached out to Sonata once more.
>"Do... You really mean that? ..For realizes?"
>Sunset nodded.
>Sonata was very hesitant. She didn't know if she should trust them...
>Everyone held their breath in anticipation.
>Sonata eventually reaches out and took Sunset's hand.
>Stepping out from behind you, they pull each other into a friendly hug.
>Sonata was still crying a bit.
>"I promise.. I won't let those other two get to you again."
>"Th-thank you.."
>You couldn't help but tear up a bit from the sight of your little Sunset making an effort to help others.
>"Hey, is anyone else hungry?"
>The crowd nodded.
>You smile softly.
"Late night tacos for everyone! On me!"
>Everyone cheered.
>This wasn't going to be good for you, but you knew it was Sonata's favorite food.
"Now, you two will sleep here tonight. And I expect you both to be on your best behavior."
>Adagio and Aria nodded as they sat in a bedroom, two bed on opposite sides of the room.
>"You won't have anything to worry about, sir. We promise."
"Good, good. Rest well you two, you have a long day ahead of you."
>The door closed.
>Adagio and Aria laid on their respective beds.
>"Hey, Adagio?"
>"...Yeah, Aria?"
>"Are you worried about Sonata? She... She didn't seem like herself."
>Adagio rolled over and looked at Aria.
>"Yeah.. I am. It's been hundreds of years since we've been apart... And to see what we've done to her is just..."
>Aria sighed and rolled over to look at Adagio.
>"It hurts, doesn't it?"
>"More than you could imagine."
>They both sigh before getting up and looking out of the one large window.
>Adagio began to sob first. Aria quickly followed suit.
>"Sonata..."
>The nine of you sat at Joe's diner.
>Normally he doesn't make such things as Tacos, but for a special group like yours, he was willing to do it.
>Your group laughs as they enjoy a good time together.
>On one side of you, Sonata sat clinging to your arm. The other side sat Sunset.
>Joe brought the tacos over to you guys.
>You hold out your fist to him.
>He bumps knuckles with you.
"Thanks again, Joe. You're the best."
>"Hey, don't sweat it, kid. After the way you beat those bullies outta here, and your friends saved everyone, business has been boomin'. It's the least I could do for ya."
>You smile at him, paying him the amount needed and then some as a tip.
>"You kids enjoy your night."
>Rarity looked at Sonata.
>"Sonata, isn't that Sun--"
>You wave a hard over your neck.
>Damn it Rarity, don't say anything.
>"Is what, what?"
>Sonata has her face stuff with Taco.
>"N-Nothing dear. Anon, can I talk to you for a second?"
>You carefully get up and follow Rarity to the other side of the diner.
>"Anon, why is she wearing Sunset's necklace!?"
>You scratch the back of your head.
"I must have given it to her while she had me under her spell..."
>"And you didn't get it back because...?"
>She looked rather cross.
"I want her to hold onto it for now as a security item... I'm going to get her a specially made necklace for herself."
>Rarity cocked an eyebrow at you.
>"You know Sunset won't like that."
"I'll... work something out with her. Just... Don't mention it for now."
>"Right..."
>You two return to your seats.
>"What was that about, Anon?"
"It was nothing. Rarity just wanted to know something."
>"Sure..."
>Sunset didn't sound very trustful of you.
>You all hung out until late into the night.
>At least it was a Friday night...
"So, who's going to house Sonata?"
>"You know... We never did sort that out."
>They all look at Sonata, who in turn shrunk down.
>"Why doesn't she decide?"
>You look at Sonata.
>Sonata shrunk back in her seat, slithering down under the table.
"Well, it's obvious that she'd want to stay with Sunset and I but..."
>You and Sunset look at one another.
"I don't think there is really any room outside of maybe the couch..."
>You all mumbled as you thought of some ideas.
>Sunset stirred her milkshake with a straw.
>"Hey, I have an idea!"
>You all look at Sunset.
>"Why not have another slumber party at my place?"
>"That sounds like a fabulous idea, darling!"
>"Hey, it actually does sound like a good idea. We can tell ghost stories by the fire and do whatever we want."
>You think for a moment.
>Sonata slithered her way back up.
>"Slumber.. Party? What's that?"
>Rarity's jaw dropped open.
>"My word, dear! You've never had a slumber party before?"
>Sonata shook her head.
>"Well, that settles it, then! We simply MUST have one for her sake!"
"Well, hold on now... We just have one problem. We don't have enough tent space for all of us."
>Applejack chuckled softly.
>"Not a problem, partner. Mah family goes on lots of outins, so we have some spare tents ah can go and bring."
>Everyone looked at one another.
>"So, that settles it then. Everyone meet back at my place in say... An hour?"
>They all nodded.
>Everyone finished eating before taking off in their own directions.
>Sonata clung to you nervously.
>Sunset was even worried about her.
>"I.. Don't know about this, Anon... I've... Never had a slumber party."
>You chuckle softly.
"It'll be okay, Sonata. Slumber parties are you. You play games, tell stories, sometimes roast foods over an open fire..."
>"Yeah, and the girls even sometimes to hair, make-up, and nails!"
>Sonata looked at Sunset.
>"It does kind of sound fun..."
>Sunset giggled softly as she looked up at you.
>"You'll love it, I promise. It's how Anon and I met each other."
>You smile softly.
"It wasn't THAT simple, Sunny."
>Sonata seemed to lighten up a bit.
>>2024587520245875 (You)
>Back at Sunset's house, you have the backyard lights turned on so you could properly set up the tent and the fire pit.
>Sunset and Sonata were inside the house getting some things ready.
>It was a good warm night, so you didn't mind being outside in just shorts and a t-shirt.
>Sunset moved around the kitchen to gather various things. Campfire foods, drinks, the whole works.
>Sonata stood in the doorway of the kitchen, holding onto one of Sunset's plushies for security.
>Sunset was already in her purple PJs.
>"Um... Sunset?"
>Sunset paused to look at Sonata.
>"Yes?"
>"Do you um.. happen to have anything I could wear..? I only have my stage outfit and my day clothes..."
>Sunset giggled softly.
>"Give me a few minutes to finish getting this stuff and I'll find something for you."
>Sonata smiled softly, holding the plushie up to her face.
>"Thanks.."
>The rest of the group showed up outside.
>Applejack had a bag with her, which you presumed was the tent.
>"Well, we made it, y'all."
>Rarity nodded.
>"But where are Sunset and Sonata?"
>You had a stake in your mouth, so you pointed toward the kitchen.
>"Oh, must be getting food, huh? Well, I suppose that I shall go help them."
>With a toss of her hair, Rarity went inside.
>Applejack and Rainbow set up the other tent as you finished with yours.
>"So um... Anon? Are ya REALLY sure that trustin' this girl is the best idea?"
>You stand up and stretch from being hunched over.
"Yeah. I mean, it took a lot of trust to keep our group together. Why not put it into someone else?"
>They mumbled and nodded.
>Fluttershy hugged you.
>"Oh, I'm so glad that you're such a generous person Anon. I'm sure that you'll make everyone happy."
>You chuckle softly.
>Rarity walked inside.
>"Sunset? Sonata? Where are you?"
>"In my room, Rarity!"
>Rarity walked down the hall.
>Sunset was picking out an outfit for Sonata to wear.
>Sonata sat on the bed quietly.
>"No... Noo... Not this one. Hmm.."
>"Need some help with that, darling?"
>>2024636320246363 (You)
>Rarity helped pick out an outfit for Sonata.
>They decided on a red and yellow set for Sonata.
>"They're my favorite pair of PJs... so please don't ruin them.."
>Sonata nodded.
>"I won't! I promise!"
>Sonata took her outfit top off, the necklace jingling against her body.
>Sunset looked at her.
>"Hey, Sonata.."
>"Yeah, Sunset?"
>Sunset pointed at the necklace.
>"Where did you get that?"
>Sonata looked down at it.
>"I got it from Anon when I had him under my spell, why?"
>Sunset bit her lip softly.
>"No reason."
>Rarity looked back at her worriedly.
>The duo walked out of the room and left Sonata to get ready.
>You lit the fire.
>It quickly took ablaze and lit up the area.
>Sleeping bags were in the tents, fire was ready, place was cleared out..
>All set for the night.
>Until Sunset stormed out.
>"Anon! You, me, inside. Now!"
>The other girls looked at one another.
>You gulp nervously before getting up and going back inside with Sunset.
>You two stood in the living room.
>"Tell me, Anon. Why does Sonata have my necklace?"
>She really did not look pleased.
>You sat down on the couch.
"I.. must have given it to her while I was under her control."
>"And she still has it because?"
>You look up at Sunset.
"She seemed to like having something to remember me by, so I didn't want to ask for it back... I'm planning on getting her a new necklace so that we can get that one back."
>"And when would that be?"
>You bite your lip.
>You really were tapped out of money right now...
>You'd be able to buy something cheap, but it wouldn't feel right.
>You decide to give her the straight answer.
"I.. Don't know... Maybe in a month or two, but... I just don't have the money for a decent one..."
>"Anon... That's MY necklace.."
>You two go on to debate over the necklace.
>Sonata had her head poked around the corner.
>She held the necklace in one hand.
>Sonata goes to take a step back before tripping up.
>You look in her direction.
>>2024660620246606 (You)
"Sonata? What are... How long were you there?"
>She took a step out away from the corner, fully dressed and holding the plush.
>"I heard you two fighting over me and the necklace..."
>You rub your face with your hand, trying to think of an appropriate response.
>Sunset looked down in guilt.
>"It's her's, isn't it?"
>You nod slowly.
"Yeah, it is... But seeing how much it really made your day to have it, I thought it'd be okay for you to wear it until I got you a new one..."
>Sonata took the necklace off, tearing up quite badly.
>"J-just take it..!"
>"Sonata, I..."
>Sonata tossed it onto the couch before running outside in tears.
>You and Sunset look at each other quietly.
>The group watched as the hurt Sonata ran off.
>"What's gotten into her?"
>"I dunno. Maybe we should go see what's going on inside."
>"Y'all go ahead. Ah'll stay here and tend ta the fire."
>The group walked into the house to find you and Sunset still in the living room.
>Neither of you two said a word.
>They see the necklace on the couch.
>"What happened in here? Why did Sonata just take off?"
>You look at the floor.
>Sunset looks over at them.
>"Sonata had my necklace... Anon thought it'd be a good replacement for her pendant that we smashed, and she overheard us bickering over it..."
>"She heard you two fighting over the necklace? Oh my... I hope that she didn't take it the wrong way..."
>"By the looks of things, Rarity.. I'm pretty sure miss siren took it pretty bad."
>Rarity took the food outside to let you and Sunset explain to the group.
>"So what were you going to do about that, Anon?"
"...I was going to get Sonata a new one, so that Sunset could have hers back. That was the whole idea but... I won't have enough money for a few months."
>"You really do care about your friends, don't you?"
>Twilight put her hand on your shoulder with a soft smile.
>You nod slowly.
"Yeah... But as usual, I'm always the one to screw things up."
>"Well why don't we fix it?"
>>2024716720247167 (You)
>Sunset lifted you chin up slowly, greeting you with a warm smile.
>"..Together."
>You couldn't help but smile.
>"All of us, as friends. We can all pitch in for Sonata's new necklace, that way... She doesn't feel left out."
>They all nodded in agreement.
>"Yeah, sounds like a good plan to me."
>Sonata sat on the curb at the end of the street.
>The only companion she had with her was the plush she held onto.
>She cried softly into the plush.
>"They wouldn't understand... I... I just don't fit in with them.."
>Sunset put her hand on Sonata's shoulder, which caused her to jump.
>Everyone but Applejack was there.
>"You don't fit in where, Sonata?"
>The blue haired girl looked down quietly.
>"I wouldn't fit in with you guys... I'd only weigh you down..."
>Sunset wiped Sonata's tears off of her face.
"Sonata... Listen. It will take some time to adjust from being with those... Awful girls, to having friends like us around. Just because we all mess up doesn't mean we don't want you."
>Sonata looked at you.
>"Fuh... For realzies?"
>You and Sunset nod.
>"For realzies."
>Sunset and Sonata hugged each other.
>Twilight walked up and put a hand onto Sonata's shoulder.
>"Just for you, Sonata... We're pitching in money to buy you a new necklace. All of us."
>Sonata's eyes went wide with hope.
>"Seriously..? All of you are doing that... For me?"
>The group nodded.
>Sunset let go of Sonata as she bounced up and down.
>"Eeee..! New besties..!"
>The group laughed softly.
>"Say uh... How's about we go back to the house? I'm getting a tad chilly out here."
>You and Sunset both roll your eyes.
>Rainbow was just making an excuse to get away from all the mushy friendship stuff.
>Applejack was laying back in her chair, staring at the sky.
>The group came into the backyard through the gate.
>She sat up and looked at everyone.
>"Ah reckon y'all sorted that whole deal out?"
>Sonata nodded, still holding onto the plush.
>"Well, yer jus' in time. Fire's at its peak point."
>You all sat around the fire, roasting marshmallows and hot dogs.
>Sonata ended up igniting her food a few times, which enticed everyone to laugh.
>"Sonata darling, you really should be watching your food! Letting it burn like that is such a waste!"
>"Sorry, Rarity... I just get to caught up in these stories."
>You all laugh again.
"Hey, everyone was a rookie at one point or another, let's give her some slack."
>You hand her over a fresh smore you made.
>She takes it and eats it.
>"Mmm.. dish ish gewd!"
>You eventually finish off the food and begin to tell campfire ghost stories.
>Dash got up close to the fire as she told hers.
>"And to this day, whenever someone walked into her forest alone... She'd stalk them quietly with her hook.."
>Sonata shook beside you.
>"Where's my shoe..? Where's my shoooe...?"
>Dashie walked around through the darkness up behind Sonata.
>"WHERE'S MY SHOE!?"
>She touched Sonata with a hook-shaped twig.
>Sonata screamed and jumped into your lap.
>Everyone laughed heartily while Sonata hid her face in your chest.
>"Hah... Hoo wee, that was a good one, Rainbow."
>Rainbow Dash and Applejack fist bumped as Rainbow took her seat.
>"Didn't expect the newbie to be so easily scared."
>You look at Sunset.
>Sunset was trying to hide her laughter, but was having some difficulty doing so.
>You gently pat Sonata's back to calm her down.
"Alright, who's next?"
>You and the girls spent the next hour telling stories.
>The fire was but a mere spark in the night now.
>You poke it with a stick before yawning.
>"Y'all reckon it's time ta rest?"
>Everyone nodded slowly.
>Sonata was still shaken up by Rainbow Dash's story.
>You and Applejack kick some dirt onto the fire to fully extinguish it.
>The group went into their separate tents.
>You, Sunset, Sonata, and Fluttershy in your tent, while the others slept in AJ's tent.
>You lay down inside of your sleeping bag, with Sunset on side, and Sonata on the other.
>>2026106320261063 (You)
>You look over at Sonata.
>She's laying on top of the sleeping bag, trying to figure out how it works.
>You chuckle softly.
>"Um... Sonata.. I uh... You sleep inside of the bag."
>Sonata looked genuinely confused.
>"Inside? How? It looks like big ol worm to me."
>You reach over and unzip the top of it so she could get in.
>"Ooooh. So THAT'S how it works."
>You shake your head softly.
>Sunset rolled over toward you, putting an arm around you.
>You put a finger up to your mouth.
>"Not tonight?"
"Not tonight. Not while these two are here..."
>Fluttershy sat up in her bag and looked at you both.
>"Not tonight, what?"
"Uh... Snuggles. Yeah. I just thought it'd be awkward for you two."
>"Snuggles!? I want sooome!"
>Sonata whined as she wiggled over to you.
>Fluttershy giggled softly.
>"Oh, I'll have some too if you don't mind."
>You sigh.
>Just let it happen, Anon. This is probably the first and last time you'll have three really good looking girls snuggling up to you.
>"Looks like everyone wants a piece of you, Anon."
>Sunset ran a finger down your shoulder.
"Alright, fine. We can all snuggle for tonight. At least it'll keep us warm."
>Good cover play by Anon. He takes the ball and... TOUCHDOWN!
>You were now fully surrounded. Sonata right next to you on your left, Sunset holding onto you in your right, and even Fluttershy somehow managed to squeeze in.
>Hey, you couldn't complain.
>"Oh, I wonder how they're doing over there.."
>"Relax, Rarity! I'm sure they're having super awesome fun time!"
>Applejack chuckled.
>"Yeah, ah'm sure it ain't no problem fer them in there. We're all friends here."
>"Yeah, except for Sunset and Anon."
>Applejack glared at Rainbow.
>"What? I'm just saying."
>"Regardless, ah'm sure things are just fine."
>"Well... I'm at least glad he had the courage to help that... Sonata. The poor girl must have been through so much."
>Rarity laid down on her side.
>"Yeah, can't say ah could know the feelin' any..."
>The night grew quiet.
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