Monday came. And the girls were coming back to school once again. And just like usual, everything was back to its calm self. Well, mostly calm. Students still rushed around trying to get to classes, but they didn't care. They were happy to be back in a place where there was a lot of people around. Trixie stayed by Adagio's side, keeping her close and providing comfort. Her hands graced her girlfriend's, and she felt proud to be walking with her. She was happy to show everyone that Adagio was hers, and no one else could have her.

Walking in, almost everyone's eyes turned to the nine girls who entered. It was like stepping on a twig in an owl habitat, and all of them had their heads facing them.

"Um... hello."

The silence was in the air for a few more seconds, as everyone's heads and faces turned to happy and joyful. Many voices overlapped with one another as they started moving towards the returned girls.

"They're back!"

"The Dazzlings are okay!"

"Who was that girl who hurt you?"

"Way to go Trixie!"

"You rock, Song Of The Sea!"

"Everyone, stop!" Trixie boomed.

Everyone stopped talking, allowing Trixie to speak.

"Look, that girl who kidnapped them? She's a nobody, and that's all there is to her."

Everyone groaned.

"Well, at least they're back. You girls okay?" One of the students asked.

"We're fine. Really, we're fine. But from this point on, we're taking extreme caution. If any of you see anything or hear anything that's wrong, tell someone, immediately," Adagio instructed. "I don't want the same thing to happen again. None of you need to go through what we did."

Everyone calmly nodded and murmured, understanding the seriousness of her voice and tone.

"But wait, what about the stuff on the news? All of Canterlot has seen you guys, they know who you are."

"Actually, they just saw superheroes and a three headed monster. They don't know its us. Oh, geez, no, I just admitted it," Sonata cupped her mouth.

"Hey, its alright," another student called out. "Look, we know you guys were trying to protect us, and we know you were all just trying to get your friends back. And as far as I'm concerned, we've all made an agreement not to tell the world or anyone who you girls really are."

Everyone nodded. But before anyone could say anything else, the bell rung.

"Awww!" Everyone whined before rushing off to get to their classes.

Trixie still held Adagio's hand as they went to their classes. She looked to her face with a hopeful smile.

"Looks like they still have our backs," Trixie grinned.

Adagio smiled for a brief second. "Yeah, I... I guess so."

As the day went on, the girls were welcomed with a lot more appreciation and sincerity from those around them. Praises all around for their efforts in saving the Dazzlings. And even stranger, Fluttershy was seen back at school, but oddly, no one bullied or harassed her. Everyone left her alone.

Word got out from the Dazzlings of her kidnapping and the attempt on her life. Fluttershy was scary enough as it was, but this was a different kind of fear. The only fear seemed to be from Fluttershy, and it was like she was scared to even talk to anyone, or say anything. Just like the SOTS saw before, it was like a completely different person from the one they knew.

Meanwhile, Trixie turned around another corner, and she stopped. Pulling stuff out of a locker, was Pinkie Pie. A small glint of guilt plagued her head again, remembering how she acted when the Rainbooms were only speaking the truth. Sure, yeah, they still had work to do to gain their trust, but she had to admit, she acted rather rash towards them. But how to build up the apology was the question.

Turning around so she could think--

"Hi!"

"Ah!"

Trixie fell on her back from the surprise. Looking up, she found Pinkie Pie standing above her with her more natural puffy and energetic hair with a grin.

"Whoopsie! Sorry!"

She helped Trixie get back up with a simple yank, throwing her off guard.

"Oh, uh, hey Pinkie. How are you?"

"I am amazing! My sister Limestone came back after a really really reaally long time! And she's still a big grumpy-pants!"

Trixie tilted her head.

"Eh, anyways, what's up with you, silly?" Pinkie grinned.

"Oh, right, um... look, about what happened last week, I... I wanted to say I'm sorry. Look, I was upset, I was scared, but--"

"Hey."

She stopped and looked Pinkie in her big blue eyes. She patted Trixie's shoulders, providing an understanding look.

"Its okay. You just wanted them back, I understand. I know that not everything can really be solved with cupcakes," Pinkie nodded, understanding.

Trixie's lips drooped. "You uh... you do?"

"Yep!"

The bespectacled girl was left in a cross.

"I'm... okay. I... I don't know where we go from here."

"Let me. I wanted to say I'm sorry for not being helpful when you needed it, and, well," Pinkie reached into her hair and pulled out a cupcake that looked completely fresh and out of an oven. "I kinda, sorta, made an apology cupcake for you!"

"Oh, uh, well, thanks," Trixie accepted, sounding unsure. She took a bite into the pastry, and her entire body stopped moving. Her eyes were bulging, and Pinkie Pie smiled even more. "Oh my gosh... Pinkie, this... this is amazing, how did you do this?"

"Oh, I work at a bakery as a job! Also I love every kind of sweets and candy! Cakes, cupcakes, candy bars, donuts, muffins, every one of them!" Pinkie beamed.

Trixie gulped down her piece of cupcake. "How did you know my favorite flavors were?"

"I know everyone's favorite flavors! Its how I stay in business and its how I can get their orders done right away!"

"Oh. Ooookkkaay then," Trixie said, a little creeped out.

"Oh, sorry! Did that scare you, I'm sorry!"

"No, no, its fine. Just... how do you know all of that stuff?"

Pinkie shrugged. "I just do."

Trixie wanted to question it, but knowing Pinkie Pie's unpredictability just only made her stop questioning it entirely. Trixie could only smile and open her arms up for a hug. Pinkie grinned and she gave Trixie a big hug, making her smile.

"So... I know we still got a lot to do to try and earn your trust but... could we maybe start over?" Pinkie asked.

Trixie thought for a second, and came to a small nod. "I suppose we could. But you do know, you're going to have to try and gain everyone's trust again."

"Oh, I know. But believe me when I say, as your girlfriend the immortal god as my witness, I shall change from here on out, and dedicate myself for good, for duty and humanity!" Pinkie cheered, pointing a loaf of bread high at the ceiling like a sword.

"Wait, where did you get the bread?"

"Oh, I brought it for lunch," Pinkie giggled.

Adagio leaned against a locker, watching Pinkie Pie and her girlfriend talk. She felt herself beaming at the sight. Her girlfriend actually having a peaceful talk with one of their enemies, and there was no anger or backlash from either. Just a nice conversation was all she could ask for.

"What do you know. I made the right choice in defending them after all," Adagio said to herself.

As she watched her dorky little girlfriend start to hit things off (sort of) with Pinkie Pie, she turned her head. Leaning against a locker, and eavesdropping for that matter, was none other than Flash Sentry.

"Flash."

The guitar player jumped. "Oh, Adagio, hey. So... um... what's up?"

"Nothing much. Couldn't help but notice you staring," Adagio winked.

Flash chuckled. "I'm sorry. I don't really stare, but--"

"I don't blame you, Flash. Quite a sight isn't it?" Adagio asked, looking at Pinkie and Trixie. "A Rainboom getting along with one of our friends? Something I never thought I would see."

"You did give them a second chance to start over," Flash added.

"Yes, I suppose I did."

Flash looked back to Adagio. Then he looked back, looking at her girlfriend who was slowly starting to hit it off with Pinkie, albiet quite strangely and out of nowhere. He looked at Adagio again, and cleared his throat.

"Adagio?"

"Yes?" Adagio asked.

Flash cleared his throat. Then he spoke.

"So... did any of the girls say anything about--"

"Actually, yes," Adagio bluntly stated. "And, look... I'm not mad that you have a crush. If anything, I'm rather flattered. But I'm afraid I'm not available for dating."

"Its okay, I understand," Flash nodded, frowning. "But if its okay, maybe we could just be friends?"

Adagio smiled. "I would like that."

Flash opened his hand up, and Adagio smiled and shook his hand.

"So, guess I'll see you around?" Flash said.

"See you around, Sentry," Adagio winked, making the boy chuckle.

As Flash walked away with an appreciative smile, Adagio looked back to her girlfriend who was still chatting away with the bubbly baker. A giggle escaped from her, enjoying the happy and silly faces she was seeing. Maybe there was hope after all...

While the Dazzlings felt safer knowing that Moon Dancer was gonna be off to jail, the Song Of The Sea were still reluctant to be allowing the Dazzlings to be living on their own for a bit. Not knowing when someone could possibly break in again wasn't comfortable for them, nor the three sisters.

So as a precaution, a few of the members agreed to have some sleepovers at their penthouse so they could calm down and feel safe once more. Luckily for them, it wasn't going to be a permanent thing. But it would be for a bit of time, at least until they felt completely safe.

Amethyst slept in Aria's room in her own mattress, with Lyra and Bon Bon accompanying Sonata, while Trixie stayed in a sleeping bag in Adagio's room.

However, Adagio couldn't sleep. Her eyes stayed wide awake, staring at the poster above her ceiling; a poster she shamefully held onto which was of an unidentified girl in a beach bikini, staring back down at her with a seductive look that could challenge her own. But not even looking at the poster could distract her from the thoughts and stress inside.

Her eyes kept darting back forth, looking from the balcony outside, the closet, and the door that left her room; rinse and repeat. She couldn't help it. Remembering the night she was kidnapped was when she was asleep, she wasn't awake to bare witness to Moon Dancer's break in. The thought of her breaking in again frightened her, and she didn't want a repeat of those events. So just in case, she hid a pair of handcuffs under the blanket that covered her bare body, a revolver under her pillow, and she kept her pendent around her neck in case she needed to start singing. She was taking no chances!

Her upper body arched up, to get a better look. Holding the blanket over her chest, she gazed down to the crack of the door, checking to see if any shadows were to appear in the small blue light in the hallway. None were seen, thank god, but she couldn't help but imagine someone would come through.

"Adagio?"

Adagio nearly gasped when she heard the voice, but sighed in relief, knowing who it was coming from. The voice was from none other than her girlfriend who slept in the sleeping bag. She was about to get up to get a drink when she noticed her girlfriend was wide awake.

"Oh, uh, T-Trixie, um... w-what are you doing up?"

Trixie yawned. "I was going to go get a drink. I'm thirsty. Why are you up?"

"Oh, uh, nothing, just, just nothing."

Trixie was one to raise a brow in disbelief.

"Adagio, is something wrong?"

Adagio looked away, clearly in denial. "No, nothing's wrong."

Trixie walked over to her side and sat on the edge of the bed, so she could give her full eye contact.

"Adagio, something's bothering you, I know it. Please, its okay. You can tell me."

Adagio sighed, and she held her head.

"T-Trixie, I'm... I'm scared."

Trixie's brow lowered as she looked at Adagio.

"Of what? What's scaring you?"

Adagio sighed, her voice sounding a little shaken up.

"I'm... I'm scared of Moon Dancer coming back. I-I know she's locked in jail but... anyone can escape from jail if they're witty enough. Moon Dancer figured out how to break in our apartment even when it was fully locked, and she found a way to contain me without my powers! If she comes back, I don't know what she'll do! And that entire Saturday with you girls... it was just too close... And I don't know what will happen if she comes back and does it again..."

She cupped her face into her hands, and Trixie could hear whimpering and some soft crying.

"No, Adagio, please, don't cry," Trixie moved close and held her in a hug. "Its okay, shh..."

Adagio wrapped her arms around Trixie, and Trixie could her her soft crying.

"I'm so scared... I don't want to lose you, or anyone else around just because we're... monsters..."

"No, Adagio, don't think about that... shh... its okay, shh..." Trixie whispered, holding her close and rubbing her back. She stayed put, giving her comfort, allowing her to cry some more. She could feel her entire body trembling as she held her.

Pulling out of the hug, Trixie looked at Adagio's reddened face. The tears, the redness, and her tattered hair.

"Adagio?"

Adagio looked back at Trixie, her eyes water-heavy. Trixie's hand stroked her cheek, and she offered a friendly smile.

"Its okay. You don't need to be afraid. We're not going to let that happen. I'm not gonna let it happen again. No psychopath is going to take you away from me. I promise. And no matter what you say, you're not a monster. Because you, are the most beautiful, most kind, most adorable creature that has ever been put on this planet."

Adagio face went red as velvet cake. And for once, she was smiling. Adagio's smile was the most beautiful thing in the world in the eyes of Trixie. She stroked her cheek some more, making Adagio giggle. Feeling more comfort, Adagio pulled Trixie in and gave her a big kiss, followed by a bigger hug.

"Trixie... thank you," Adagio whispered into her ear, accompanied by a kiss to her cheek.

Trixie blushed. "Aw, shucks..."

Adagio's hand stroked Trixie's cheek, making her giggle this time. A sigh escaped her breath, but she jolted her head to the outside door, checking for any shadows outside. Trixie looked back, seeing for anyone on the other side. No one.

"But I don't know if I'll be able to sleep... I know I'm just paranoid, but I can't help but shake this feeling that Moon Dancer could be behind that door at any given moment."

Trixie frowned. But a smile came right back up on her face as an idea formed in her head.

"Hey, Adagio? Maybe, I could sleep with you tonight?"

Adagio looked back at Trixie with a raised brow. Trixie's cheeks flushed.

"No, no, not like that, that's not what--" Trixie facepalmed, "That's not what I meant!"

Adagio giggled, seeing her reaction.

"I mean, maybe I could sleep in the same bed as you, and keep you close? I could protect you."

Adagio paused, thinking about it. A small grin came to her face.

"And thinking about that some more... if we did, it could be the first night we slept in bed together as a couple."

Trixie smiled. "So? A-Are you..."

Adagio smirked and pecked her cheek. "Nothing would make me sleep more knowing that you're by my side."

Trixie blushed. "Let me get my drink first, then I'll come join you."

Trixie got off from the bed and walked to the door. But before she walked towards it, a small but mischievous idea came to her head. She still remembered Adagio checking her out when a particular part of her body was exposed. Even remembering being guilty of checking Adagio out herself. But was she going to stare at her some more?

"First thing though..."

Smirking and bending over, she pulled her pants down, allowing them to drop to the ground, showing her butt covered with black panties. Looking back to her girlfriend, indeed she was right. Adagio was staring at her, again. Adagio smirked and made a purring sound, which only made Trixie blush more.

"I can't tell if you're trying to invite me, or you're trying to get back at me for staring at your butt," Adagio tilted her head with a racy grin.

Trixie giggled before walking out of her bedroom to get a glass of water. The thought alone and the mere sight of watching Trixie strip sent some dirty thoughts in Adagio's head. Oh my.

A few minutes later, Trixie came back with a cup of water which she set down on the nightstand. And before she moved to the bed, she saw Adagio had opened it up to her and patted the spot next to her to get comfy in. Trixie blushed adn she moved under the covers, snuggling close to Adagio. She opened herself up, allowing Adagio to move closer and snuggle up next to her, nuzzling her cheek. Trixie's arms wrapped around Adagio and gave a kiss to her cheek.

"Your skin feels smooth," Trixie commented, making Adagio laugh. "Is that a lotion, or...?"

Adagio looked up at Trixie with those big beautiful magenta eyes. She kissed her cheek and nuzzled her as she finally relaxed.

"Thank you, Trixie." Adagio said.

"Its okay, Adagio," Trixie smiled, kissing her forehead. "I'm right here for you. Sweet dreams."

Adagio relaxed some more, yawning. "Good night, sweetie."

Watching Adagio curl up in Trixie's arms, and comfy and cozy, and without any stress or fear was the most beautiful thing in the world. She took a moment to just watch her sleep. It was one of the most adorable things she had ever seen. The way the moon light from the window shined upon her; it was like she was glowing. The most beautiful thing she had ever seen, but then again, Adagio was always beautiful.

"I'm here for you Adagio. I love you, my beautiful Siren."

And with a Siren asleep, Trixie's eyes slowly closed, allowing herself to go right into the dream realm. And all was silent.

The penthouse became quiet once again, and everything was at peace. No sounds outside of the machines still working, but everything else was dead silent. Just the way they liked it.

For about five seconds.

Down in the main living room, the front door started to jiggle again. The knob twisted and turned, but there was no entry. A small credit card was gaping through the crack of the door, and it slid down on the lock. Once the lock was undone, the door opened up, and worse, no chain to lock the door up. The man chuckled as he finally got inside.

"Well, well, well," said the man who walked in as quiet as possible. "This is gonna be a lot--"

Without even a second, the man was suddenly thrown violently out of the door and slammed against the brick wall with a hard slam. He collapsed to the ground from how hard he was thrown, and he listened to the sound of a ranting girl.

"NO! ABSOLUTELY FREAKING NOT! I HAVE HAD IT UP TO HERE, WITH PEOPLE TRYING TO BREAK INTO OUR HOUSE! YOU WANT TO STEAL SOMETHING YOU BLACK AND WHITE STRIPED PUNK!? GO TO OUR NEIGHBOR DOWNSTAIRS, HE'S GOT FREAKING COMIC BOOKS THAT ARE WORTH MORE THAN OUR CRAP!"

Aria slammed the door with a loud bang, echoing throughout the hallway. The man was about to get up to try and walk away, but he couldn't. From out of nowhere, a giant metallic cage dropped from the ceiling and on top of him, trapping him like a lion.

And Aria opened the door up again.

"Sorry, change of plans, you're going to jail! I'm done!"

And Aria slammed the door hard again. The man just slumped his arms, in defeat.

"Should have just taken the job at the bank..."

Author's Notes:

And so we've reached the end. I thank all of you for reading this fic, and taking the time to read it. Now... yeah, its got a lot of issues. But honestly, my main focus for this fic was to put it on the Song of the Sea team to show that they can handle things on their own without the Dazzlings. Mostly.

But either way, I do hope you enjoyed this chapter, and thank you all so much for reading. All of you are amazing, and don't you ever forget that.