Chapters The Face Behind the Curtain
Chapter One - Preparation
"Octavia, can I come in?"
"Sure you can!" Octavia smiled as Vinyl walked into the room. Octavia was practising for the Canterlot Talent Show, and she didn't usually like being distracted. But Vinyl was the only exception.
"So what song are you planning on doing?" Vinyl stared at the sheet music, trying to figure out the name of the tune.
"It's a song I made myself. I haven't got a name for it, yet."
Vinyl smiled after reading through the piece. "I like it, Tavi! It looks really awesome!"
Octavia smiled again. "Thanks, Vinyl. Do you think you can make it to the show?"
"Of course I can! That's what best friends are for! Right, Tavi?"
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"Vinyl Scratch, can you please LEAVE ME ALONE!!!"
Octavia was quite annoyed with Vinyl, to say the least. She had a concert coming up in a week, and she had been trying her very best to practice, but Vinyl kept interrupting with her wubs. It was those wubs that almost led Octavia into insanity. She just couldn't stand it!
"Hey, calm down, Tavi! I need to practise too!"
Octavia sighed. "For what?"
"I need to practice being EVEN MORE AWESOME!" Vinyl starting playing her wubs again, but just one look at Octavia made her turn them off immediately. "You alright, there, Tavi? Man, your face is red~!"
Octavia lost it at that point, and as much as she hated losing her temper, this was the time where she just had to let it out.
"I most certainly am not, Vinyl! I am trying to practice for the biggest concert yet, but you and your stupid wubs are distracting me! And this has been going on for weeks! WEEKS!"
"Hey, Octavia, calm down-"
"NO, Vinyl, I shall not! Why do you always do this to me? I try to actually do something meaningful, yet you always barge in! I just don't care anymore! I'm leaving!" And with that, she grabbed her cello, and stormed out of the door.
Vinyl, too lost for words, simply stared at the door for a couple of seconds, before slumping down onto the sofa.
"Man, Octavia, is mad. She didn't have to storm out like that, though."
She walked over to the kitchen and got herself some cider, and drank it until early in the morning. Octavia still hadn't come back.
Author's Note
I am quite new to writing fanfictions, so seeing that this is my first online fic, I tried my very best!
Stay tuned for more!
The Face Behind the Curtain
Chapter Two - Seeking Advice
"Hey, I've got an idea!"
Octavia looked at Vinyl. "What's that?"
"How about we do the performance together? You on your cello, and me with my wubs! How about it?"
Octavia looked at her cello, and then back at Vinyl. A huge smile appeared on her face.
"That would be amazing! Thank you so much, Vinyl!" She rushed up to Vinyl, hugging her tightly. "You're the best!"
Vinyl hugged her back. "I know I am."
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Over 24 hours had passed since Octavia left Vinyl. Vinyl was still sitting on the sofa, cider bottle in hand. But why she was still there was something she didn't know. She was just remembering the times when they actually got along. The times when they were only fillies, messing around and having the time of their lives. Those were good memories.
"Please, Tavi. Just come home for once..." Vinyl managed to say. It was the first time she spoke since the day before. A couple of minutes passed, and Vinyl finally had the strength to stand up. She knew what she was doing. She was off to find the girl who had the answer to all of her problems: Twilight.
She knocked on the library door, and a few seconds later, Twilight appeared. She was always there when Vinyl had a problem, and had never failed to cheer her up.
"Hello, Vinyl! How are you, today?" Her smile was gentle, and Vinyl couldn't talk for a while. That smile... was was very similar to Octavia's. She couldn't hold back the tears, as she fell into Twilight's arms.
"It's Octavia... *sniff* She stormed out after an argument or something, and I haven't seen her since!" She tried to continue, but her words turned into wails, her emotions taking over. Twilight patted her on the head.
"Come on, Vinyl. It wasn't your-"
"But it was! I kept on interrupting her when she was practising the biggest concert of her life! It's all my fault!" Her tears rolled down her cheeks faster than ever before.
"There there. Let's get you inside. We can have something to drink, okay? That'll calm you down."
Vinyl looked up at Twilight, her tears now stopping. "A-Alright. Thanks, Twilight."
Vinyl came inside, and sat on the sofa. Twilight made her a cup of tea, and sat opposite her.
"Now, tell me what happened. From the beginning."
Vinyl took a sip of her tea, and looked up at Twilight. "Well, Tavi was practising for her concert, so I decided to join in with my wubs. And that's when she sorta flipped out, ya know?"
Twilight shook her head. "Right. Have you searched for her at all?"
"No. I came to you first because you've helped me out with stuff before. I can trust you."
Twilight smiled. "I'm glad to hear that. Anyway, do you have any idea as to where she might be?"
Vinyl thought for a few seconds. "Well... Knowing her, I would think she'd be at the Music Hall. She goes there sometimes to practise without being disturbed."
"Then why don't you check there?"
Vinyl stood up and smiled at Twilight. "I will. Thanks for the tea, Twilight. I'm heading to the Music Hall now. See ya!"
"Goodbye!"
Vinyl then started to make her way to the Music Hall, a small smile on her face. But one question lingered in her head: Will Octavia forgive her?
Author's Note
Here is where it gets a bit more interesting. The final chapter will answer all! Well some...
Stay tuned for more!
The Face Behind the Curtain
Chapter Three - Reunited
"That was a great performance, Tavi!" The pair had succeeded in the Talent Show, and both had huge grins on their little faces.
"I must say, Vinyl, I didn't think that would work."
Vinyl put a hoof around Octavia. "But it did!" They both laughed a little.
"Let's be friends forever, Vinyl." Octavia smiled at Vinyl.
"Definitely!"
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Vinyl finally reached the doors of the grand Music Hall. Out of breath, she knocked on the door. An old lady opened the door.
"Hello there. How may I help you?"
"I'm here to see Octavia Melody. I'm Vinyl Scratch, her roommate."
The lady frowned. "I'm afraid you can't see her now. She does not want to be disturbed. Now, good day." The lady was about to close the door, but Vinyl stopped her.
"No, please! She hasn't returned for ages, and I really miss her. I just want to apologise for what I did."
The woman looked at Vinyl, and then nodded her head slowly. "Well, alright. You can come in. But if she gets mad at you, don't blame me." She went back inside and pointed to Octavia's room. Vinyl thanked her and opened the door.
She was welcomed by the sweet sound of the cello. For a moment, she just stared at Octavia, lost in the music. But the music soon stopped, and as she shook herself back to reality, she saw Octavia staring at her, wide eyed.
"Vinyl, what are you doing here?"
Vinyl looked down to the floor and slowly made her way towards Octavia. "Listen, Tavi. I shouldn't have done what I did yesterday. I felt really bad, and I wanted to apologise. I'm really sorry."
Octavia looked at Vinyl for a few seconds, and the room was quiet. She then opened her mouths and said only three words.
"I forgive you."
Vinyl looked up at Octavia, and hugged her tightly. "Oh my gosh, thank you!"
"No problem," Octavia said. "But can you please get off? You're literally crushing me!"
Vinyl immediately let go. "Oh, sorry."
Octavia laughed a little. "Come on. Let's go home. It's been a long day."
"You're telling me!" Vinyl laughed. She wrapped her hand around Octavia's shoulders as they walked home together.
As soon as they got home, they both slumped onto the sofa, letting out a sigh. Octavia turned her head to face Vinyl.
"Vinyl?"
"Yeah, Tavi?"
"Don't do that again."
Vinyl laughed a little. "I won't. I promise."
"Good." Octavia leant to the side and rested her head on Vinyl's shoulder. "Thanks for being a good friend, Vinyl. You're the best."
Vinyl smiled a little. "I know I am."
