A Lovely Sunset and a Crescendoing, Dazzling song
Chapter 2: Ascension
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* 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.
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