My name is Melodious Crescendo. I’m a bit of an odd looking mare with cerise eyes, a while coat, and a mane black as midnight. I’m bi, but tend to lean towards mares. I’ll still date stallions if the right one comes along though. Enough of the niceties. You came to this story for entertainment. And you will get it.

First fix, first chapter. Yay! Can I ask that this website add some Sunset Shimmer emojis? The fact that there aren’t any just bothers me for no reason.

( I will make a chapter saying how all emotions taste. )

* PAIN * I come back to consciousness achingly slowly. At first, all I see is white. Wait, is that.. a siren and a pony? I squinted at the figures seemingly in the distance. They quickly approached me in the white void, however.

“ Melodious Crescendo. We have been watching you much of late. Me and Princess Luna agree that you are worthy. “ The Siren spoke. I realized the siren wore a crown on her head and several pearl necklaces. “ The long lost queen of the sirens? Here to punish me, I presume? “ I asked with a self deprecating smirk.

“ Punish is not the word I would use. “ The dark alicorn said. She was indeed Princess Luna. “ So, to what do I owe the pleasure of this visit in a white void? “ I asked. They shared a brief glance before Luna nodded and gestured to the Siren queen with a hoof, clearly asking to elaborate the point at hand. Or hoof. I couldn’t tell at this point.
“ To put it simply, I am here due to Siren tradition and Luna’s personal pardon. We have both decreed you worthy of ascension, and so we shall. You saved both this world and Equestria. However, you also put the last three free sirens in their place. I am currently trapped in the Lunar Ocean back in Equestria. We both agreed to aid in the ascension. “ The siren monarch paused.

“ Your path in life is unclear, but it will definitely involve your new packmates. By aiding in the, as you dub it, ‘ Friendhip laser ‘ you have, by siren tradition, become the true leader of the three Dazzlings. Now, you may experience some siren-like habits, such as feeding and transformation into a siren. But, due to Princess Luna aiding me, you can passively a word positive emotions to feed. The transformation is triggered by your emotions and if either you or your friends are in danger. “ She explained. “ Indeed. Now, our time is shortened, so I will keep it brief. Choose the path you see fit, and may Faust be with you. “ The Princess of the Night finished. Just as she uttered the last word, my sight was consumed by light, and I recalled, distantly, the memory of the fire in a timberwolf’s eyes as it prowled the Everfree

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I exited the dream realm, or whatever that was, and blinked. I started at the three sirens clutching the remains of their gems as they rushed off the stage. I swear to Celesta I could taste their terror, their embarrassment, their anger, though I sensed the anger was a fleeting emotion. Oddly, I swore I also tasted regret. It was like having a drink of milk only to find the milk is expired by three and a half months. Quickly, the crowd dispersed. The Rainbooms and I all made our way to the stage. After a moment of Flash being adorably stupid and Trixie being an ass, everybody settled comfortably. Most of the girls sitting on amps, with Sunset and me leaning against different places of the entrance to backstage, and Twilight sitting on one of the stools brought out for Trixie’s band. “ I guess that’s why the pendants were so special to them. “ I observed, having picked up the shards of one of the pendants and putting it in my pocket.

“ Without those pendants and the magic Sunset brought from Equestria, they’re just three normal teenage girls. “ Twilight said. “ Y’know, Twilight and Crescendo are going back to Equestria soon. We could use someone to help Fluttershy on backup vocals. “ Rainbow Dash added. Sunset smirked and grabbed one of the left over guitars, playing a random riff.

“ I also play guitar. “ She smiled shyly. Rainbow closed her mouth.

“ … We’ll see. “ She said finally. “ I suppose me and Melody should get home. “ The friendship Princess said, finally speaking up. “ Seriously? my nickname is Melody now? Did Pinkie Pie come up with that? “ Twilight nodded.

“ Furthermore, who said I was coming with you? “ I inquired. Everybody seemed shocked at my statement. I could taste it, since we’ll, Siren-Alicorn hybrid thingy now. It tasted like lemonade with not enough sugar. “ I apologize, Princess, but after what I’ve seen here, I think I’ll stay with Sunset. You’ve been passive-aggressive towards her since you and me came through the portal. Even now, maybe it’s cause I’m good at reading people, ponies, whatever, but I feel even now that you don’t like Sunset, but because I threw a mic at her and she helped me, she’s earned your ‘ Respect ‘ “ I say, making air quotes around the word respect. Twilight looks shocked, but says nothing. “ I can’t tell if that means I’m right.” I stated simply “ Aaaaannnyyywwwwaaayyyy~ “ I purred mellifluously, walking over to Sunset, who was leaning against he spotlight pole and staring at me with a look of confusion. “ I think I might love you a little bit. Thank Stanza that the school computers don’t have many restrictions on them, cause I learned how to do this. “ I pressed my lips forcefully to hers. At first, we were both surprised, but soon our tongues were wrestling for dominance. After nearly a minute, we parted for air.

“ That was... “ Susnet started. “ Amazing. “ I finished, wrapping one arm around her. “ You mind if I move in with you, being your girlfriend now and all that jazz? “ I asked. Sunset just nodded. I smiled. After waving goodbye to Twilight we all made our respective ways home, me riding shotgun next to the most beautiful girl in the worlds.

The bait is cast.

The Canterlot commons were a very interesting place to live. Some houses, like the one me and Sunset shared, were kept neatly and looked rather nice. Others were essentially piles of rubble with people living in them. I pulled out my phone that Sunset had given a couple days ago and let my headphones rest on my neck. Alas, I was a creature of habit, and I played the playlist I had made of all the songs the Dazzlings had sung suring the battle of the bands, that I had edited to repeat until I pause it. Their voices are nice and they’re sexy. Sue me! If you’re curious, I had gotten the footage through Vinyl Scratch. As I hit play, I placed the headphones back on, well, my head. As always, I had one ear open. Wait, hold up. What was that noise? I backed up a few steps and squinted into the darkness of a long alley. Call me cliche, but I liked walking when the sun was setting or during the night. It’s quiet. I recognized the two figures I could see immediately. Gilda Grimfeather and Lightning Dust, the two new queens of CHS.

“ I do not like those girls.. “ I muttered. This statement became every more true when I realized that the two girls were violently attacking someone and... Gilda was wearing the talons she made in metal shop. Of course. They were actually quite skillfully made. Strong, leather gloves with sharp metal talons on the fingers. They could hurt people. Badly. I recalled Twilight’s theory on ponying up and hummed to myself, producing the wished result. A pair of wings. The top half of the two wings were feathery, while the part connecting to my shoulder was more like the wings the sirens had during the battle of the bands . Naturally, my hair extended and my ears became that of a pony. I jumped and boosted myself with my wings, landing in a rooftop and stealthily creeping up to them. When I saw who they were attacking, I used every ounce of self control I could muster to not just kill Gilda.

It was none other than The Dazzlings. All three of them, not even retaliating, just backed up against the wall as Lightning Dust punched, and Gilda occasionally cut them with her talons. After being dumbfounded for several seconds, I regained my composure and threw my headphones at one of the trash cans, producing a loud CLANG of metal. Both of the girls stopped and looked around, backing up just enough that I could get between them. I jumped down, wings spread wide, and spoke. “ Good evening ladies and gentleladies. Tonight with us on he show we have two assholes, three sirens, and your host, a pissed off alicorn. Enjoy the show! “ I said, smiling at their confusion.

“ Ain’t that the girl who defeated the Dazzlings? “ Lightning Dust asked. I nodded. “ Okay, fuckers. Here’s how it’s gonna to. Get out of here now or I take those talons and shove them down your throat. “ I hissed, my eyes flashing red for a second. Naturally, they didn’t take me seriously, and I punched Gilda in the jaw, ripping her “ Talons “ off her hands and tossing them into a trash can. “ Now get the hell outta here. I won’t go to the police, and neither will you. Thank you for being a guest on the show. Has ta la vista and leave these three alone. “ I said with a smirk. I went to scratch my head and I realized a large fin had sprouted from my head, ending at the base of my neck, and two frills had grown on my jaw. ( For context, look at where the frills are on the Equestrian form of the sirens ) “ Well, that happened. “ I remarked, turning to face my new packmates.

“ Buenas noches, ladies. I do hope I don’t have to call an ambulance, since I assume you have no documents and therefore don’t exist as far as the government’s concerned. “ Aria Blaze, Sonata Dusk, and Adagio Dazzle stared at me, dumbfounded. The pony transformation faded, and I held out a hand for Sonata to take. She glanced at Adagio, who nodded, so I helped her up, then did the same to the other two sirens. “ You’re probably wondering why a pony girl who you tried to kill saved you, correct? Well, the short answer is a friend of mine convinced me, and I liked ya to begin with, savvy? Her name was Soprano I think. Ring a bell? “ I said.

“ Not possible. “ Adagio finally spoke. “ Not impossible, nothing is impossible. Only Improbable. “ I corrected, spinning on my heal and turning to exit the alley. “ You guys wanna get those treated? “ I pointed out the wounds Gilda’s talons had made. Sonata instantly flocked to my side, and I wrapped one arm around her, looking back to two, who seemed to hesitate. “ I don’t bite, girls. Unless you wanna have a bunch of infected cuts, in top of being homeless, I suggest you come with me. “ I said. Sonata nodded, and they followed suit, sticking behind me.
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We arrived at the house I shared with Sunset after a few minutes. I unlocked the door and ushered them in. “ You guys want anything to eat? Anythin’ to drink? “ I asked. “ Do you have tea? “ Adagio asked. I nodded. “ I mostly have the citrusy teas. It’s in the cupboard above the stove. It’s the looseleaf kind. I hate tea bags. “ I said. Aria gave me a thumbs up at that, and I gave a small smile. “ Wait in the living room and I’ll get the med kit. “ I said, intentionally swaying my hips as I left the room, winking as I turned the corner. I could almost feel Aria and Sonata’s blush as I grabbed the med kit and headed back to the living room. I disinfected their cuts, humming as I worked. I heard them hiss quietly as I finished disinfecting their wounds. I bandaged their wounds, tying their bandages off in cute bows. “ That should be good for about three days. See ya arou- “
I was cut off as I heard a knock. I forgot I had locked the door. “ Shit! Sunset’s here! “ I hissed. “ Hide in my room and quick! “ I herded them into my room and shut the door. “ Coming~! “ I sang as I went over to the door. I opened it to find not Sunset Shimmer, but Rainbow Dash. “ Hey, Crescendo. You’re late for band practice and your phone went to voicemail. You okay? “ She asked. “ Yep. Absolutely fine! “ I said. “ I may not be the element of honesty, but I know bullshit when I see it. What’s goin’ on? “ Rainbow asked. “ … Nothing. “ I hesitated.

“ Can I come in? “ Dash asked. I hesitantly nodded, going through the usual offers of food and drink. “ I have some friends over. Met ‘em during the battle of the bands. Be nice to ‘em. “ I said. “ Kay. “ Rainbow replied, settling in the couch as I rushed into my room. Closing the door behind me, I turned to face three very confused former sirens. “ Good news and bad news. Good news is it isn’t Sunset. Bad news is it’s Rainbow Dash, one of my more hotheaded friends. “ I explained in a rush. “ So we’ll have ta either get out now, or have you introduce yourselves one by one. Sound good? “ They nodded. I gave them a thumbs up and went back into the kitchen. “ Dash, I need to schedule something with the girls. I need you to text them the coordinates and the plan. Canterlot park. Eleven PM. Topic, magic and some REALLY weird shit that happened to me during the battle of the bands. Sound good? “ Rainbow nodded. “ Thanks. See ya then. And tell Sunny to invite Twilight over. “ I finished, herding Rainbow Dash out of the house. Now I just had to prepare for tonight and the possibility of losing my friends.

Here we go, folks.

The chapter after the next chapter featuring the talents of Butcherhook McChainsawface! ( Billy )

Eleven PM rolled around, and I sat atop the statue above the portal, hidden by the night as the portal glowed, and Twilight nearly tripped, and would have, if not for Sunset Shimmer catching her. “ Good evening, Princess. Sunset. I’m sure you’re curious as to why I didn’t greet you directs. And why I’m sitting on the statue like a villain in a bad movie. “ I said, finally speaking up. “ Well, it’s kind of simple. Although it isn’t simple at all. I have some questions for Twilight, some things to show the girls, and amends to make. Princess, I suggest you ride with me and Sunny. Now, let’s get on with it, shall we? “ I jumped off the statue. Sunset and Twilight nodded simultaneously. It was almost cute. Sunset opened the door and Twilight hopped in, her curiosity overwhelming her logic. I sat down next to sunset and we drove off towards the plot of land everybody had nicknamed “ Canterlot Park, “. It wasn’t a park, really. It was a huge plot of land with trees, bushes, and some rocks near the Chateau’Dif.
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We arrived quickly. The space was.. kinda like a park. The trees, bushes, and rocks were all scattered about. It was made clear this was intended to be a sort of courtyard for the failed hotel, but they never cleared the area. Anyway, I’m getting sidetracked. The girls had already arrived, per Rainbow’s instruction, and waved to us as we pulled in in the side of the road. This place was dead at all hours, save for the groups of teenagers who flocked here when bored. The police didn’t really give a shit, so we were left to our own devices.

“ Evening, girls. I’m sure you’re confused. Well, I brought you all here to show you some things. Now, this only happened a couple of days ago, well, part of it did, so don’t ask why I didn’t tell you sooner. Now, into the show. “ I said, motioning over to one of the larger rocks and positioning myself atop said rock, with the rest of the girls looking at me expectantly. “ Now, here’s why I called you here. During the battle of the bands, something… really weird happened. Let’s just say... what any of you thought about sirens was apparently wrong. Except the Star Swirl banishing them part. That’s true. Now, girls, I hope you’re in a forgiving mood, because I invited a few others to join us. “ I elaborated. The girls all looked confused, even Twilight. “ Girls, you can come out now! “ I called, and three girls reluctantly came out of the bushes. Adagio Dazzle, Aria Blaze, and Sonata Dusk seemed scared at first, but when the caught my reassuring smile, their pace quickened. I hopped off the rock, and they stayed my my side. Sonata to my left, Aria and Adagio to my right.

“ Now, I may be seein’ things, but what the hell are the Sirens doing here? “ Dash asked, her voice dangerously calm. “ Let’s just say that they kinda owe me their lives and Gilda’s crazier than you thought. “ I replied. “ These three, as you know, did cause some trouble. But if you react badly to what I’m about to show you, you will likely be in some trouble yourselves. Not with the school, but with me. If you overreact, you’ll have lost yourself a friend. Girls, “ I motioned to the Dazzlings with one hand. “ Join me. You haven’t lost your magic yet, and this will make it quicker. “ I said. After some experimenting with my new powers, I had learned to trigger my siren or ponied up form at will. I could have done it the way unicorns do magic, think of the objective and it happens, but this was more dramatic. All four of us started singing at once.
“ Ahh, ahh, ahh, ahh~
Ahh, ahh, ahh, ahhh~ “
Nearing the end of the chorus, a sphere of white light surrounded me. The Dazzlings stepped to the side on instinct. Sonata looked to Adagio, seeking reassurance, and Adagio nodded. The light faded, and instead of Melodious Crescendo the human standing there, I stood there in my full Siren form. Fin running from head to the base of my long, black tail. Two smaller fins on my black hooves. A long snout. Piercing cerise eyes. I was about the size of a horse. Well, a horse in this side of the mirror. “ And this is what happened while I astral projected during the battle of the bands. I didn’t tell you sooner because this happened three days ago and It freaked me the fuck out. “ I said.

“ Did anybody bring their instruments? “ Rainbow asked. My left hoof made a date with me have and I clicked my tongue a few times in mild amusement. “ Dashie, Dashie, Dashie. I am not here to hurt you. So I would appreciate no rainbow lasers. Now, I have some questions that should be obvious but I’m gonna ask ‘em anyway. “ I paused. “ Do you trust me now that I’m the leader of the Sirens? “ Everybody looked visibly uncomfortable as I asked that question. Surprisingly, Sunset and Twilight looked the most uncomfortable.
“ Listen, Crescendo, I don’t speak for the rest of us, but I don’t trust you anymore. The Dazzlings tried to kill all of us! And you’re helping them! “ Dash exclaimed, getting angrier as she continued speaking. Sunset facepalmed. I took a deep breath, exhaled, and allowed myself to transform back into my human form naturally. Dash looked angry and disappointed. Applejack looked concerned. Rarity looked betrayed. Pinkie... was being Pinkie. Sunset looked like every possible negative emotion was on her face. Okay, Melodious Crescendo, time to go into trying to be nice mode. I finally spoke up.

“ Girls, I can tell you’re uncomfortable. I can taste it. Calm down a tiny bit. Twilight, I guess you can go home, since well, where else’re ya gonna go? Rarity, please don’t tell anybody. Don’t be a.. What did Rainbow nickname it? Right. Don’t be a gossip sponge. Sunny... Should I come home with you? “ I asked. Sunset snapped back to reality when she realized I had said something.

“ Honestly, Melody? I don’t know. You can stay at my house if you have no place to go. But I’m not sure if I trust you anymore. “ Sunset said. She was being honest. She always was with me. Okay, ‘Cendo, time to think. I don’t really trust any of the girls now except Sunny, and even that trust could fade. I guess I’ll stay with her if she says yes to my next question.

“ Can my new packmates come too? I’m kind of the only thing they got. I did save their life. And by siren tradition I’m their leader. Basically, should the siren queen die, all packs of sirens are their own. And since the Adagio was beaten after her pendant shattered, I became their leader. But that’s academic. Where they go, I go. What’s it gonna be, Sunny? They stay? Or I go? “ I asked. Good girl, ‘Cendo. Concise and straight to the point. Sunset thought for a minute, the gears turning in her head. Finally, she spoke.

“ Sorry, but our house can’t fit five. So.. Sorry I guess. You can have the bits and gems I didn’t spend from my safe. My offshore bank account is worth about a hundred thousand by now. I’ll always love you, either platonically or romantically. Good luck. “ Sunset said. I nodded, no longer listening.

“ Girls, we have packing to do. I’ll get my stuff from Sunny’s house, we’ll sell the gems and stuff, get a nice trailer —one you don’t have to pull with a car, one of those ones that you drive in its own—then we find a place near CHS to stay. Sound good? “ I asked. My packmates nodded, all of them now reassured that I would never do anything to hurt them. At least intentionally. This world’s magic is insane.

Short chapter because fuck explaining moving out.

Adagio and the girls dropped me off at Sunset’s house. My gaze lingered on my packmates’ … assets for a few seconds longer before heading into the house. I grabbed the essentials. Water bottles, food, then gems I had brought with me. Apparently they were worth a fortune here. The rest I could just buy after selling three or four of my gems. The rest goes in a portable safe I’m gonna buy because, come on. Who wouldn’t want to steal this many gems in this broken world?