Octavia had guessed right. While she truly did try to keep an open mind about all musical advances and styles Techno was a style she could not quite get her head around. That is not to say she did not encounter the odd gem in the genre but when that is only 1 in every 20 songs one tends to stay clear of the source material. Apparently her Troupe was more into this genre than she was aware. They did talk shop a lot but many times it was classical with mixings of other genres for flair.

The heavy bass of the current mix fell away as the DJ, Knee On or something, switched the tempo to a Trance melody. This genre Octavia appreciated more but honestly she still did not peruse it often. She just did not connect to the digital quality in the music.

"Alright party ponies! Get some water and some food I know I need some! When I get back w4e aren't stopping until Luna sleeps!!!" The DJ said as he stepped down from the mixers and left the stage. One of the great things of being on a mountain is that there is an AMAZING amount of space to utilize under your feet. The club was carved into the mountain in a circular manner. From the center to a wall was about a quarter mile! In the center was the mixers in a full circle with a break facing away from the entrance. If you looked at it from above it would almost look like a power on symbol. Clever spells and ingenious design made this setup absolutely amazing for sound to carry and bounce around the vast room.

Octavia took this all in with a practiced and masterful eye and realized that at the farthest point from the entrance would be the best place to not be completely overwhelmed by the volume this genre was usually played at. Luckily that spot also included one of the five bars of the establishment which meant sound cancelling spells to better allow the bartender to hear the customers. The other four were to the left and right of the center. Two on the walls on either side and two in the middle between the walls and the center. Between the farthest wall and the mixers were a selection of tables and chairs for those that tired themselves out from dancing or for those who preferred not to dance. Octavia headed straight for the farthest bar.

Her troupe went various ways as they usually did in large social situations like this. Lyra and Bon Bon followed after Octavia, they usually started the night with drinks and conversation, letting the liquor help them get in the mood to dance the night away. Harpo headed for the closest bar possible, he liked to get drunk as fast as possible and then maintain a certain level of it through the night, rarely did he get so drunk he blackout or lost his lunch which amazed Octavia since he drank more than anypony his size should be able to. Frederick and Beauty go straight for the dance floor. After everyone does their normal rituals they usually congregate wherever Octavia has made her perch. She did dance but not to the degree Frederick and Beauty did. And she only sipped on drinks all night unlike Harpo. Generally she just sat and enjoyed the ambiance of the establishment they were visiting. Tonight she thought she would probably be drinking a bit more than usual.

As she got to the tables a loud commotion from behind he gave her pause and she turned around to see two of the biggest ponies she had ever seen firmly subduing a much smaller pony from getting on the stage. The two bouncers, one was a mare and the other a stallion, had the size and strength advantage but the younger mare pony had the determination. After a bit more struggling the bouncers got control of the smaller pony before swiftly escorting her to the exit and throwing her out. The DJ from before took the stage quickly and lowered the music to make an announcement.

"While rules are not always great for parties the club asks me to remind you party ponies that getting on the stage will get you wrangled by are very big and muscular guards who will not be that nice about throwing you out," A few people chuckled as the music came back on a more energetic tune as the DJ went to finish his meal he had at one of the tables. Octavia turned and made a bee line for the bar again with Lyra and Bon Bon following behind. As they got near the bar and the sound cancelling zone Lyra nudged Octavia smirking.

"Already seen someone kicked out and we just got here think this night is gonna take a turn into crazy town like the Diamond Palace incident?" Octavia turned on Lyra with a glare that could freeze lava. Lyra seemed to be immune though.

"We said never to talk about that again!" Octavia growled through clenched teeth.

"I really am never going to hear that story am I?" Bon Bon huffed to them.

"Not if Lyra knows what is good for her!" Came Octavia's growl. She signaled the bartender and ordered a Adios Mother Fucker or AMF. She was not going to chug it down like Harpo was no doubt doing to his drinks but she needed something stronger than her usual starter drinks. Lyra and Bon Bon noticed, Bon Bon admonishing Lyra silently but no words were said. Drinks in hand they made their way to a table as the DJ took the spotlight again and brought the tempo up mixing the music until it hit the Dubstep level. Octavia took a big sip from her drink but started to time the beat with her hoof as she broke down the song in her head and tried to understand the emotions and direction the song was trying to portray. The music was rather well done, even with her detachment from the genre Octavia could recognize a skilled musician when she heard one. Bon Bon and Lyra left there saddlebags and drinks to go dance, the music making their bodies rock with the rhythm.

Octavia kept an eye on everything and watched the DJ mix, from her practiced ear she could hear the different tracks, there was a base rhythm and another for a deeper bass. Drops and Whirls were added as the DJ read the crowd and kept the tempo and excitement up. He would occasionally backtrack one or the other track to repeat a section. He changed the Deeper Bass track out for one with a lot of Mid tones as he built an increasing sense of anticipation. Right before he switched to a new track that Octavia knew was designed to assault the body with bass and send vibrations through it Octavia heard a voice she had not heard in a decade.

"Octy?! Is that you?!" The white mare sat down in a chair next to her. Her electric two-toned blue mane, mostly hidden by the dark hoodie she wore, and magenta eyes brought on a wave of nostalgia inside Octavia. She could have done without that infernal nickname though.

"Vinyl, how many times have I told you NOT to call me that?" Octavia said rather tersely maintaining a flat and level stare and a neutral expression. Vinyl looked taken aback for a second before smiling widely.

"1,563 if I did not forget the count, to include the implied time just now!" She said joyfully, Octavia's expression burst into joy as she reached over and hugged her old friend.

"Oh my Celestia, you actually remembered the count? I am sorry I have not been in touch more. The Royal Military is a lot more busy than I had anticipated when I joined and every time I went home to Ponyville you were at another far off locale and all the mail I sent was left unopened!" Octavia said happily but teasingly as she took her seat again. Vinyl Scratch, Octavia's hometown rival and friend from Ponyville before she joined the Royal Military just shrugged.

"When you are chasing your dreams you gotta be open to going where they lead. But its no big. How has the stuffy military life treated you? Get to meet your idol Dulcette?" She asked teasingly. Octavia grinned mischievously.

"Oh yes, in fact just today I took her place as Major of the Royal Music Corps," She tried to say as if it was some small thing but the pride could not be suppressed. Vinyl's eyes shot open as she seemed to be struck dumb by the news.

"YOU'RE THE MAJOR?! SERIOUSLY?! Congratulations! Jeeze that makes what I have been doing seem kinda small!" Vinyl paused for a second before she looked up excitedly, "OH! That means you played a farewell song for Dulcette! In front of BOTH princesses! I bet you had them all BAWLING their eyes out!" Octavia blushed at the praise before her expression turned to curiousity.

"What have you been up to by the way? Last I heard you were in Detrot and playing at several different venues." Octavia asked. Vinyl looked about to respond when the music went low and the DJ spoke up.

"While I know you Part Ponies love the style of DJ Neon Lights, I have to step down and hand the mixers to the true master of them. I doubt any of you will complain though! GIVE IT UP FOR DJ PON3!!!" The entire place went crazy! Octavia looked a bit startled and confused, Vinyl shook her head smirking before yelling at Octavia.

"Let me show you!" She then got up and headed for the stage, hoodie dropping showing how her hair had changed, while the color was the same the style was very different. Octavia had seen Vinyl last with long rather straight hair, now it was short and jutted in various directions wildly. The ponies near her went nuts when they saw her walking past them.

'What?' Was all Octavia could think.

As she neared the stage the Bouncers from before helped keep the crowd out of her way as she entered the stage, both Bouncers beaming at her and seeming to laugh about the insanity.

'What?!' Was again the thought to run through Octavia's mind.

As she got to the mic she put on these stylish Purple lensed glasses and took the mic in her magical grasp before addressing the crowd.

"HELLO CANTERLOT!!! DJ PON3 IS HERE TO TAKE THIS MOUNTAIN DOWN! I GOT A LOT TO PROVE TONIGHT SINCE THE CURRENT MAJOR OF THE ROYAL MUSIC CORPS, AN OLD FRIEND AND RIVAL OF MINE, DECIDED TO SHOW UP! SO LET'S PARTY SO LOUD WE WAKE UP CELESTIA!!!!" As she spoke she had pointed right at Octavia, the spotlight hit Octavia and she cringed from the glare. Everypony was looking at her, "GET READY FOR A SHOW OCTY BABE!" Octavia's next thought was not kept in her head as she yelled out right after the music hit an unprecedented level cacophonous rhythm.

"WHAAAT?!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Author's Note

This is a reference for the bar.

Well I posted again. I really am horrible at writing within any time frame. But at least I keep chugging along. Wonder if anyone is gonna be excited I updated?