It was midnight. Pinkie Pie was on her bed, and she should be sleeping like everypony else. Something was bugging her, though. Something about the whole rock band idea. It was great, and she felt like it was one of the best ideas that she ever had. It was perfect. However, she felt like she took a wrong turn. Lincoln Rhettfield's record deal could crank that whole adventure up to 11. Sure, friendships would be in danger, but she was Pinkie Pie. She knew how to deal with that kind of problem. If things went as they were planned, they'd be immortalized not only as heroes, but also as one of the greatest psychedelic polka-rock bands in Equestria. Of course, she wasn't in it for the fame and fortune, but rather the joyful amount of fun and music. Hopefully, she still had enough time to change her mind and talk to Lincoln about it. Pinkie nodded to herself and went to sleep.

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  "Linkret?", said Pinkie Pie, as she entered Lincoln's office at the music scchool. "Do you have the time?"

  "Oh, hello, Pinkie Pie.", said Lincoln. "What brings you here?"

  "About that record deal..."

  "... yes?!"

  "... I was wondering if I could change my mind."

  "Of course you can! Just think of how many fans you're gonna get! You're gonna sell millions and billions and gajillions of albums! You're gonna get your music featured in movies, or even rhythm games! And then--"

  "Linkret, I just want to make an album for now. I don't care about the rest. I just want to make ponies everywhere feel happy!"

  "... that's good too. Okay, sign here."

  Lincoln took out a piece of contract, and Pinkie signed it with a heart on the side.

  "So, is that it?", asked Pinkie Pie.

  "Come back tomorrow with the whole band at 8 a.m., and we'll talk."

  "Okay! Bye-bye, Linkret!"

  "Bye. My name is Lincoln, by the way."

  "Oh, right. Bye, Linkin!"

  "Sigh..."

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  "Twilight!", said Pinkie Pie, barging in Twilight's house. "Twilight! Come here quick!"

  "What is it, what is it?", said Twilight, zooming down the stairs.

  "Do you remember that record deal Linkin offered us?"

  "Don't tell me you just..."

  "We're going to make our first album! Isn't this exciting?! We're going to make music, and we're going to record everything, but we'll want to keep some unreleased stuff, so our most hardcore fans can listen to them, and then we play that stuff in concerts, and then we can make medleys, and--"

  "Okay, Pinkie, I get it. It sounds like a great idea."

  "I know, right?"

  "I was going to bring up an entirely new argument about how this could put our friendship in danger, and eventually, ruining everypony's lives, but you make it sound like it's the best thing to do."

  "Aww, come on, Twilight, no need to be such a downsider. I promise you, everything's going to be okay!"

  "Did I just hear you girls talking about a record deal?", asked Spike, walking downstairs.

  "Yeah!"

  "Can I help you with organization, and all?"

  "Everyone can join us in this wacky musical adventure!"

  "I... just want to work with you, that's all."

  "Heehee, okay! I'll see you guys tomorrow, at the music school, 8 a.m.!"

  "See ya.", said Twilight and Spike.

  Pinkie Pie skipped through the door, humming a song of her own creation.

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  "A record deal? That's awesome!", said Rainbow Dash, after Pinkie Pie had explained the whole situation to her and Fluttershy, in the middle of the park.

  "I'm sure it will be great.", said Fluttershy, with a cute smile.

  "It sure will!", said Pinkie Pie. "Meet me tomorrow, at the music school. 8 a.m."

  "We'll be there.", said Rainbow Dash.

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  "Pinkie, that's great news!", said Rarity, at the Carousel Boutique, after Pinkie Pie told her the amazing news.

  "I know!", said Pinkie Pie. "It's going to be really fun!"

  "Not only that, but we'll be famous as well! Just think of all the fans..."

  "Hopefully, it won't end like last time."

  "Don't worry, dear. I'm over it."

  "So, tomorrow, at the music school? Is that good?"

  "Perfect."

  "8 a.m.?"

  "Does it have to be so early?"

  "Pretty please?"

  "... alright. Expect me there."

  "See ya!"

  "See ya."

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  "Sounds like a darn good way to earn some money for the barn.", said Applejack.

  "You're not in this just for the money, are you?", said Pinkie Pie. "It means much more than that."

  "Yah, it'll be fun too. Count on me."

  "Are you free tomorrow, at 8 a.m.?"

  "Sure, I start workin' by two o' clock."

  "At the music school. Have a nice day!"

  "You too."

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  The day was over. Pinkie Pie had spent her whole time inviting her friends and planning some technical stuff with Lincoln. She had dinner and went straight to bed, dreaming of the wonderful times she would be having with her friends in the future, as one of the greatest psychedelic polka-rock bands in Equestria.

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