Cloudsdale was pretty easy to hide in. At least to Bright. Her coat and mane colors allowed her to blend right in with the clouds themselves rather than the buildings sitting on them. Like an invisible shadow, she snuck along the moisture underneath her hooves towards the more quiet side of the city, dodging the laughter of other ponies and such. Normality was a luxury she and Magenta didn't have. As the richest teenagers in Equestria, they had to stay quiet and try not to make too much noise on a similar topic because then it becomes national news. Such as the Magenta Streak-Babs Seed rumor. At least it wasn't international.

Once the clouds were as quiet as possible, Bright trotted out of the alley she was hiding in and moved towards the seemingly small home on a much more private part of town. Carolid, just like any other prospering vlogger had a large home. But unlike Magenta's—and everypony else for that matter, Carolid's was only one floor. Made sense, huffing large equipment from one floor to the next would be taxing. She had a lot of cameras.

And just like any vlogger, it was all protected by a steel magical fence. They were really expensive, but it was well worth it. Going up ten feet, they created a radius of magic, placing your home in a box. Nopony was getting in. It was some rough magical technology Bright got a headache from.

Without delay, Bright briskly walked across the street made of shining white clouds and up to the fence's doorbell to ring. Then sat back and looked around for any wandering eyes. This may be the private part of town, but there were still ponies around that knew of her and Magenta. All of Equestria knew of her and Magenta. And it would probably make the paper when Carolid gets it with the headline "Unknown visitor at Vlogger Carolid's gates. Friend or foe?" Or something else equally as ridiculous.

The steel gates creaked then pushed open, allowing Bright to shoot through onto her property. Carolid must've been doing something. She would usually meet her at the door. But not today. They had plans inside. Which means she more than likely left the door unlocked and went ahead and setup for visitors. The house was entirely white, a minor contrast to the mare inside. Bright walked up the white stone staircase to the pair of white doors hidden underneath a slanted roof, flanked left and right by big and tall pink flower pots holding a mess of roses. Ignoring them, Bright grabbed the lower handle and pulled the door open. Yep. Unlocked. So Bright took advantage of the invitation and walked onto cool wooden flooring and shut it behind her. The foyer of this estate had the exact same type as Magenta's. Just without stairs since it was all one level.

The floor was white and marble, decorated on the side with a lot of knick knacks and photographs. But the real treasure in this home of treasures was the light pink mare approaching from a nearby hall with a cocky smile on her face. Carolid walks with a literal skip in her step. She reminded Bright of herself when they were younger. Always excited, always happy. Carolid had a light pink coat with light blue eyes, and a silver mane and tail. And a smile that will make anypony have an orgasm. "Yo, Bright!" She called out.

Bright made her way over and took off her hood. Then shared a hug with Carolid. "Hey, Carol. Thanks for having me over."

Carolid quickly waved it off. "Hey, no problem. Just get back here so we can do this. But give me some details along the way, alright?" The two immediately started the trek down the shiny marble hallway placed on a slight incline Carolid just left and engaged in the conversation Bright knew Carolid wanted to hear.

She sighed and started with, "The pony on the front cover is actually an old friend of Magenta's."

Carolid looked her way and added, "And you?"

"Nope, never seen her. And get this. She's from Magenta's past."

Carolid slid to a stop and yelled, "Her past?! I thought she didn't remember anything!"

Bright stopped a little feet away to clarify, "And she still doesn't. Remember the YouHoof interview? This is just a bit of what Magenta found out. To be honest, ever since our first out of Manehattan tour, a few ponies from back then came forward in private and said they knew her in the past. Babs is one of them."

"Oooohhhh." Carolid continued taking the lead towards the studio up ahead behind a pair of glass doors and asked, "So did she find out what happened?"

"She actually doesn't want to know. But I was actually told what happened. I know everything. But I'm not going to tell anypony about it though. Don't tell anypony about this conversation, alright?"

Carolid stopped at the doors and pulled one open for Bright. Then made a few motions responding, "Cross my heart, hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye."

"What the buck even is that?"

"I don't know, it came from somepony here in Cloudsdale... I think."

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This bathroom was divine. Magenta had everything. After Babs ate a stack of Pancakes with Magenta and engaged in conversation which she found quite pleasant, Magenta showed her to the bathroom in her own bedroom. It was amazing! The floor was clean and tiled, the sink was wide and could be used for two. The toilet was more than comfortable and there was a towel rack that was—get this—golden. A golden towel rack. Same for the outlining of the shower doors. The shower head itself was gold too! Holy buck, so much gold!

While she was relaxing in the shower, Babs yelled, "Magenta, you're spoiled!"

She heard Magenta laugh and yell back, "Yeah, well I don't hear you complaining!"

"I'm not going to complain about a golden shower!!... That came out wrong!!"

"Yes, it did!" Magenta guffawed, nearly falling off her balcony office in laughter. Hopefully she wouldn't make that mistake again. But Magenta had to focus on today's tasks: Preparing for a meeting with the ponies who will help her get music into stores all over Equestria. Along with promotional tools, small time interviews, reviews, all of it. Magenta plopped down into her seat and pulled up her documents on the large screen on the wall, paying close attention to the texts in her mailbox. They all received the documents and were more than anxious to get started. They needed business. And having Magenta Streak and her new label on their shelves would more than likely bring smiles to their faces. The labels in Canterlot were also more than excited. But Magenta was also worried too.

This was in Canterlot. Canterlot. She was stepping into bounds she didn't belong. Canterlot was Canterlot Elite territory. She rarely goes head to head with Canterlot Elite. A clear example was what happened recently with Rarity's shop. That was the first time she had an encounter with them in four years. And she wasn't as powerful as she was now. Selling her products in Canterlot Elite territory not only spelled trouble for her, her label, and the Manehattan Elite, but also trouble for the shelves they were on. Those stores could possibly be trashed all because the products were on those shelves. It's what the Canterlot Elite called "Treason." If you're in Canterlot, you sell Canterlot products. Which meant if Magenta wanted to get into those stores...

"I may have to partner with the Canterlot Elite," She muttered. "Hmmm... I need to talk to Bright about this. And bring it to the attention to the others when they get here." Magenta sighed and began typing in more plans before Babs walked out the bathroom wearing her red robe. Now that's something to see. Magenta smirked with lidded eyes and called, "Hey." Babs stopped walking and looked up at her. Magenta nodded and declared, "You're wearing my robe."

Babs squeaked and stammered, "O-Oh, uhh... S-Sorry, I-I-I didn't mean to—"

"Babs? You look nice in it. You can wear it all day if you want to. I think it looks great on you."

Babs' face went from orange to a deep red, revealing her embarrassment. She smiled and giggled like a little school filly, amusing her famous friend. "Th-Th-Thank you, Magenta!"

"No problem. Hey want to see something cool in my studio?" Magenta popped out of her seat and moved for the stairs eagerly. Babs had to see this. "Bright doesn't do a lot of music, but she's still good with it. Either way, she doesn't come in my studio that much." She hit the bottom floor and led Babs out the door into quiet fancy halls.

Catching up to her right, Babs commented, "You walk really fast."

"I do? I never noticed."

"Sarcasm?"

"Nope."

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When Spike brought Twilight coffee this morning, she nearly spit it all over their dining table. And Starlight across. Luckily, that didn't happen. But Twilight did fling open the newspaper and read the rumor. Babs Seed and Magenta Streak. A strange match. A pony whose family are lovers of low-class things and another pony who's so rich, you could never keep up. That would be interesting to see. Or strange. Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle are cute. Twilight's just gonna have to wait and see.

Starlight sighed from behind the newspaper blocking Twilight's vision and asked, "Crazy enough for you?"

Twilight shut the newspaper with one of those weird expressions. Shot open wings wide crazy eyes, and a bit lip. Twilight stammered, "B-B-B... B-B-Babs Seed and MAGENTA STREAK?! Starlight, their friendship goes beyond it now!! The map sent Babs to date Magenta! Scootaloo!... Magenta-Scootaloo!"

"Can't figure it out?"

"Nope."

"I stopped trying the second I found out and just settled for Magenta. Look, it's okay even if it wasn't a rumor and a fact. She's still that filly we all know and love. And I mean all." Starlight and Twilight glanced over at Spike in the corner eating and wearing some "Magenta Approved" headphones, bobbing his head.

Twilight shook her head at him and stated, "His neck's going to hurt later. But I see your point. Magenta and Babs could be good—for friendship I mean."

Starlight blinked and reminded her of one important fact. "Twilight? I don't know if you've notice but they're already friends."

"Then you and I both know that she's bound to get her memories back really really soon if my hunch is correct. If she hangs out with Sweetie Belle and Apple Bloom again."

Starlight sighed and pushed her breakfast to the side. She had lost her appetite. Focusing on Twilight, she inquired, "Is that a bad thing?"

Twilight immediately shook her head and answered, "No, of course not. It's just... What's going to happen after? Will she push them away with the rest of Ponyville? Or will she accept their friendship in return?"

Starlight sighed and shook her head. To be honest, she was also a little worried about that. But they couldn't really guess at it, if at all. They just had to wait for the definite and hope for the best. Or the worst.

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