Magenta couldn't believe her luck. Apart from her mother celebrating her sexuality, Babs was given the day off! Which meant it was just her and Magenta. Together. Mom didn't want her to take off the neckerchiefs, and she honestly didn't want to. There was a perfect bright outfit she had in her closet that went great with it.

It was a yellow jogging outfit she found a long time ago she could still wear. After she received the news, and the picture of her and Babs' true relationship was posted on Net, Magenta strode into her room and started digging a hole into her closet looking for that outfit. It wasn't her most beloved treasure and she could actually get another one anytime she wanted to. But this was one of those moments where she wished she keeps up with her things.

While she was digging and throwing things over her back, Max walked in and immediately ducked before a sock could fly into his face. It instead landed on the wooden floor by the door. He sighed to it then smiled back to Magenta. "Hey, sweetheart," he greeted.

Magenta straightened up and turned to face her father. A bit of her mane fell into her face. Sticking a reminder in her mind that she had to get her haircut soon. She blew it to the side and greeted, "Hey, Dad. What's up? I'm a little busy."

Max trotted over to the side and grabbed the exact item Magenta was looking for out of her line of sight. Then pushed it into it. Magenta glanced up and sighed in relief. "Thanks, Dad."

"You're welcome," he replied. While she slipped it on he said, "Hey. Word of advice? It takes two to keep both happy."

"Wow, you just walked in and I'm already confused." She slipped the yellow shirt over her head and tightened her bright rainbow colored jogging pants with a yellow trim. She glanced up to her father with a look and asked, "So what are you trying to say?"

"You keep her happy, she'll keep you happy. Then you're both happy and you have a healthy relationship. It's not always about you anymore, you have a girlfriend now too. So if you're afraid something will affect the both of you, consult her too."

Whoa, Dad's giving me relationship advice, Magenta thought. She nodded her head and replied, "Alright. What else?"

Max walked over to her bed and sat down for a moment for a grown-up talk. "Well I'm pretty sure it goes without saying practice safe sex. I'm not sure how mare-on-mare works, but I'm pretty sure it works somewhat the same way. So be careful."

Magenta sighed and walked over to her bed. "Yes, Doctor Max," she teased. "Anything else?"

"Uhhh... That's it for now. Your mother and I have to get to work. Be safe out here, okay?" He walked over and pulled Magenta into a deep loving hug. Then placed an equal-as-loving kiss on her head.

"We will," she answered. Then pulled back and said proudly, "We're leaving Starfire too by the way."

Well that was news. Max widened his eyes and stammered, "Really? Wait, why? How?"

"Yes, and because they tried to make me choose between them and YouHoof. Humble beginnings, you know?"

Max awkwardly glanced to the side unsure. Then trained his eyes back on Magenta. "Well... Y-Yeah, but won't your income short if you leave?"

Magenta grabbed her vibrating phone by the door and answered, "Nah. I have a backup plan already in progress. Speaking of which... Eh, it can wait. Talk to you later dad." She slipped out of the room before he could say another word and ran down the stairs. He wasn't going to approve of her leaving Starfire. Yeah, the money was good. But if she had to leave YouHoof because of them, it wasn't worth it.

When Magenta walked back into the kitchen she struck a pose with one hoof off the ground. Then whispered to the mare walking over, "How do I look?"

Babs silently giggled and nuzzled under her neck, "Like a beautiful rainbow."

Magenta chuckled and nuzzled her back in love and care. Then pulled away and said, "Let's get out of here for a bit."

Babs was entirely on board. She didn't have work today anyway. The boss told her not to come in because business was slow. Guess he didn't hear about the rumors. She nodded her head and followed Magenta out the kitchen for the world. Despite the neckerchiefs.

The birds were tweeting, the wind was blowing Magenta's mane around. They stopped and relished in the spring air. Then breathed it all out before trotting for the gates.

Babs looked to Magenta and asked, "So what's first?"

Magenta opened the gates for the mansion and let Babs go first. Then followed shortly and quickly locked the gates so they could continue moving. "Well, I need to drop by Starfire and sign those forms. Then we can hang and do our own thing before Bright and I do our live feed. How's that sound?"

Babs rubbed up against her side and answered, "Mmm, sounds good... Aren't you worried about how they'll react?

Magenta glanced to Babs and said, "Well of course, but this is all part of show business. I did my part and was about to get a lot of bits, but they wanted to extend my contract. Hey, girl!"

The Guard at the sunny gate looked inside and grinned at Magenta and Babs in the morning sun. She opened the gate from inside her booth and asked, "No guards? Congratulations you two!"

"No, and thanks. I'll see you in a bit."

The Guard waved to Magenta and Babs' backs and watched them boldly walk into Manehattan. If she had Magenta's status, she'd be about as secretive as a snake. But this millionaire teenager was as quiet as shattering glass. Oh these cooky kids.

While they moved, Babs inquired, "Wouldn't it have been more proactive to have some bodyguards?"

Magenta waved to a pony hectically waving their own hoof from far away with a grin on their face and answered, "The only time I really need Guards is when I'm leaving East Manehattan. Any place away from here is when I really need them. Celebrities walk around here all the time. I'm just a part of the side that gets a lot of attention. But not too much where I need a bunch of Guards."

"Oh... Alright."

Magenta smiled and playfully bumped her. She knew exactly what Babs was thinking. "And don't worry. I'll make sure your space is reserved." Babs blushed and kissed Magenta's cheek. Then boldly walked with her into East Manehattan.

The restaurants were opened, the street lights were off, and ponies were out and about, doing their thing. Of course not without waving or saying hi to Magenta Streak with a side of congratulations. At the same height, Babs leaned over into Magenta's ear and whispered, "Aren't you afraid of paparazzi?"

Magenta shrugged and asked, "Should I be?"

"Well... Okay maybe not, but still."

Magenta laughed and said, "I'm used to the attention at this point Babs. Come on, let's do this. Serious face." Babs looked around and realized they were in front of the building that held the office space of Starfire Records. The tall building downtown with them occupying the top floor.

She followed Magenta up the stairs into the building's expensive lobby that made her hum in approval. "Fancy," she commented.

Magenta trotted over to the elevator and pressed up. The wait for the actual elevator wasn't long since it was actually sitting still on the bottom floor. Nopony was really busy right now.

Magenta trotted in first and held the door for Babs, then pressed the button for the top floor and rose up to the fame. Babs sighed and asked, "How do you think they'll react?"

Magenta kept her eyes on the doors and shrugged with as much emotion as a rock. "My manager and team only want the best. They already knew I was leaving and were pretty okay with it. As for everyone else here, no clue. The CEO will definitely be wanting me to stay. I'm not."

The elevator dinged open and let them walk out onto the seemingly busy carpet of the central floor. The first thought that crossed Babs' mind was that this must be for ponies who vape a lot. Everything was casual. Casual feel, casual sounds, real cool.

The pony sitting in the lobby was the last pony Babs ever thought she'd meet. Songbird Serenade. She was sitting at the lounge table preparing a folder with Magenta's manager Sound Boost when they walked in.

Songbird looked up and greeted with a grin, "Ahhh, there she is. Came with your girlfriend to show off?"

Magenta laughed and answered, "No we're going out after this. Babs, this is Songbird and Sound Boost. Ladies, this is Babs."

Babs reached out and shook hooves with them. "Nice to meet you," she said.

"Same," Serenade replied. "So you're the pony that makes Magenta drip in public."

Magenta blushed and scolded, "Songbird!"

"I'm kidding. Let's do this." She patted the space next to her and looked to Babs. "You can make yourself comfortable. Beverages and snacks over there, library, a bunch of stuff. Don't go upstairs, those are the offices."

Magenta pecked Babs on the cheek and sat down next to Songbird while Babs left them alone for awhile. She could honestly go for something to drink. Once she was out of earshot, Songbird whispered, "Mmm, a Southern Belle eh?"

"Shut up."

Songbird chuckled and slid a document in front of Magenta. "Okay, I'll stop. This is a document stating that you are taking back all of your music from our Label per our agreement when you first started. All of it's going onto a single Flash Drive we'll be giving you after it's all done. That includes all versions. Sign here." She pointed her hoof to a line at the bottom labeled Applicant Signature.

A pen was slid her way that she promptly picked up and started signing with her teeth. One it was signed, Songbird flipped it over and pointed at another document behind it. "This is stating that you won't have anymore affiliation or partnerships with Starfire's distribution packages or artists."

Magenta asked through the pen in her mouth, "Will I be getting a copy of all of this?"

"Yes you will." Magenta quickly scribbled in her signature and let Songbird turn to the last page. "And this is the final one. The form saying you're relinquishing any involvement with Starfire Records."

Magenta realized that if she signed this form, there will be no more Starfire Records. They will become competition. The ponies who helped bring her bits will become the same ponies she's stealing bits from. Was it a wise choice?

Then again, she couldn't ascend without moving on. Magenta leaned in and signed the form with accurate precision. Then set the pen down and leaned back. "Alright! It's done!"

Sound Boost stood up and raised out an envelope for her to take. "This is an indemnity for the years you've been with Starfire. Just to add to that collection of bits you're sitting on."

Magenta chuckled and took the envelope with a smirk. "I'm not sitting on it for too long. Thanks, Booster."

"Don't call me that. It's been a pleasure working with you, Magenta. And if you ever need anything, you have my contact info."

Magenta stood up and pulled both him and Songbird into a hug. "Thanks, guys," she whispered.

"No. Thank you, kid."

They parted and Magenta called out, "Babs! Let's get something to eat." Babs trotted out from the relaxation area and over to Magenta. Then once they were side-by-side began walking back to the elevator.

"Wait! Magenta Streak!" Magenta was about to turn around, but the pony who called her slid in between her and the elevator. CEO Gold Spoon with a desperate look on her face. Magenta jumped back a little at her sudden eager nature. She held up a document in one hoof and said, "Look, we don't have to extend your contract. As a matter of fact we can scrap the ultimatum and keep you on board. Same contract, ten years nearly complete after one more, one hundred million for you and Bright."

Ahh, Magenta sees what's going on. She finally realized what was happening. Magenta Streak, Equestria's top performing DJ-Producer-Singer decided to leave Starfire Records. Their biggest source of income was leaving. And she didn't want that.

Magenta seethed and grabbed Babs' hoof to keep her close. Then walked around Gold Spoon for the elevator. Hopefully it was still there. "Sorry, Gold Spoon," she said. "But we're leaving Starfire in pursuit of personal interests."

Gold Spoon leaned into Magenta's peripheral vision with the most widest eyes ever. Ears flicking around with a bumping heart. It would be funny if it wasn't so sad. "What do you want, Magenta? We'll double your contract's closing sum if you stay. One hundred to two hundred, just stay with Starfire."

As interesting as that was, the elevator dinged open and reminded Magenta of her goal. She walked in Babs and responded, "Sorry, Gold Spoon." She turned around to face her. "But Bright and I are leaving Starfire. We'll be posting a vlog about it tonight. See ya'!"

"Wait, please Magenta! We'll..." The doors closed in Gold spoon's face and the elevator lowered down to the floor.

Magenta let out a breath of relief and settled down to take a breather. "Well that was a close on," she whispered.

Babs leaned in and lovingly nuzzled her cheek. "Well you handled it like a boss," she whispered.

"Boss?... I guess I can be called that now, huh? Speaking of..." Magenta pulled out her phone with one hoof and started tapping with the other. "I'm going to be going around tomorrow researching different management firms, and Bright is going to start gathering up those ponies so we can start getting some information on them. A more in depth look. I already have our assets and partners in place. Now we just need to start signing and putting us out there. Starting with YouHoof."

The elevator dinged and slid open to allow them out onto the first floor. Magenta walked out with Babs right next to her side. If she had wings, she'd lay them on her back and pull her close. But the closest they could get would be intertwined tails and a nuzzle delivered to her cheek. "But I want to take my lady on a date first. Since we're no longer bound by Starfire's strict rules, where do you wanna go?"

"Ponyville. Please?"

Magenta smiled and replied, "Sure." Let's go right now. Nothing is stopping us." With their tails intertwined, they walked out the building and into a few paparazzi taking pictures.

They couldn't feel the eyes on their backs from Gold Spoon staring down at them. Slowly crushing Magenta's contract against the window she was leaning against. Finding a gem like Magenta was a big deal. If anypony else got their hooves on her, Starfire would be as obsolete as the ground she walks on.

But then again, Magenta's Net Worth was much higher than the millions of Bits she already owns. Buying her would have to be a miracle. She was up to something. She knows that there was no way anypony could just buy her like that. Not even YouHoof.

"What's your angle, Magenta?" Gold Spoon whispered. She squinted her eyes down to the two orange dots leaving their building for the last time. "What are you planning?"

Are you guys ready for another chapter? Magenta Streak is about to officially start her label!

And Gold Spoon doesn't like it. Take some guesses people!