Chapter 27: You are who you are(Un-Edited)

A few days have passed since I was able to defeat a rare creature known as an Aurora Raine. I’ll tell you, I had a major close call with her. I’ll admit she is a beautiful creature, that is until she reveals her fangs and claws and tries to eat me. After what happened, I found out about her past, and I forgave her sins, and a new future now holds for her. All in all, I’m glad I didn’t become her dinner. The last thing I ever want to do in my life is to get eaten.

Anyways, a new day has dawned over Ponyville. After the crazy events that have been happening to me for a while, I need some time to myself. You know, relax. Twilight and the others agreed to the idea and let me at least have a day to myself. Happily, everyone was busy and Pip was at school.

I myself was just having a calm, peaceful walk down the town. I decided to take a short nap near the park, because I enjoy taking naps in the open fields that are peaceful. I was listening to my music as well while enjoying myself.

Skillet was one of my favorite bands of all time. I have all of their music and listen to all of them. I found a good spot at the field at the edge of the path and laid against the tree trunk. I nodded my head a little, following the beat of my music, while I slid down and closed my eyes. Even though I enjoy hanging with my friends and the other ponies in the town, I usually like to enjoy my time by myself.

My head bobbing stopped a little while I was feeling at peace. Then, my earbuds were then taken off of my head.

“Huh?” I opened my eyes and saw a unicorn mare levitating my earbuds and placing them in her ears. Her head slowly bobbed and then went out and followed the beat of the music.

She looked familiar to me. Wait, her blue lightning mane, her shades, her cutie mark...of course. It’s Vinyl Scratch.

She took out my earbuds and gave them back to me.

“Very interesting taste of music you choose.” She said smiling.

I smiled. “Thanks. I listen to mostly rock or anything else that agrees with me.” I said. “You’re Vinyl Scratch right? The mare from my party about a month ago right?”

“Yeah. I’m surprised you remember me.”

“I can remember anyone's name when I meet them.”

“That’s cool. You doing well?” She asked sitting next to me.

“If you take out fighting against a Vironous, a pack of Timberwolves, being kidnapped, and fighting off a crazy lust Aurora Raine, I’m doing okay.” I joked.

“Yikes. Are you a magnet to attracting danger and action?” She joked while chuckling.

I gave off a chuckle myself. “Hope not.”

“So what are you doing out here by yourself? You’re usually with Twilight and the others?” She asked.

“I’m taking a day to myself. I’ve been exhausted the last few weeks of this crazy phenomenon, and wanted some time to myself.” I explained.

“I see. Do you want me to leave you alone?”

“Nah. You’re okay. Besides, I never gotten a chance to talk to you when I first met you.” I said smiling.

“Sweet. If you don’t mind, would it be okay if you can tell me what kind of music you humans listen to?”

“I don’t see why not.” I answered shrugging. “We humans kinda listen to whatever you ponies listen to I think. We listen to Classic, jazz, rock, country, anything we like to listen to.”

“That’s cool. What kind of music do you listen to?”

“I listen to mostly rock, and Japanese music. I go crazy if I listen to classic, country or jazz twenty four seven. I like getting my blood going with rock.”

“What’s Japanese?”

“It’s a different language from a country called Japan. There are a lot of different languages for humans to learn, depending on what they want to learn, but I focus on plain English and Japanese.” I explained.

“Oh, okay. Do you have any music on Japanese by any chance? I want to hear what it sounds like.”

I smiled. “Sure.” I scrolled through my Iphone, and found one of my favorites.

Immediately, burst of powerful beats of the electric guitar and drums filled the earbuds as we listened to the song. As the Lyrics kicked in, Vinyl arched a brow.

I chuckled. “I know it sounds a little unusual at first, but over time, you get used to it.”

“Can you understand this?”

“Yep. I listened to this song ever since I was a teen, around sixteen. I didn't know the Lyrics, and understood the language back then, but it was still awesome to listen to.”

After hearing through more of the song, Vinyl started tapping her hoof, starting to enjoy that song now.

“Very interesting. Even though it was unusual at first, still pretty cool to listen to.” She said handing my earbud back.

“I know what you mean.” I said.

“Hey, you wanna come over to my music studio shop?”

“You own a shop here in Ponyville?”

“Yep. Come on, I’ll show you.” She said getting up.

Meh, might as well. I got up from my spot and followed Vinyle to her shop. After walking through ponyville, we stopped at a music shop with two music notes and a blue electric Guitar banner on it.

“Welcome to The beating Note.” She said.

“Nice name.” I said.

“Thanks. Come on in.” She said and opened the door.

We entered and I was already impressed. There were hundreds of guitars, drums, and other instruments all over. There were a few headsets, P-Pods, and some sound booth rooms.

“Woah, this is impressive Vinyl.” I said in awe.

“Thanks. I worked really hard on this shop, getting it up to its rocking glory.” She said.

“What’s with the sound booths you have?”

“Usually Ponies would like to come here and play songs they create. If they play amazing, I record their music and pay them.” She explained.

“That’s really cool.”

“You know, I never gotten a chance to hear more singing from you ever since the party. Do you think you can play me something?”

I smiled. “Sure. I would really like that.” I stepped into the booth and saw some guitars and a drum set inside, ready to be used.

“Are you gonna be doing just Guitar?” Vinyl asked through the mic.

“Nope. I’m gonna be playing all of them.” I said smirking.

“Huh?”

I crossed my fingers and shouted. “Shadow Clone Jutsu!”

Two cones were created, and Vinyl looked shocked.

“What in the name of Celestia!?”

“Pretty cool huh? I got this power a few weeks ago. Comes in handy.” Each of my clones went to their proper instruments while I took the black guitar.

“Okay Vinyl, get ready, because it’s time for me to rock this place.” I said smiling. “Hit It!”

My clone tapped the drum set a little, and then my second clone started playing his guitar. After a bit, I started singing.

Psycho psycho, go, go, go
Psycho, psycho here we go

You push until I break
And the anger turns to rage
Why can't you just leave me alone
Got your finger on the trigger
You think that you're the winner
You're gonna get kicked off of your throne

You think you're gonna hurt me
Get ready to get dirty
You created this beast inside
Pull the noose tighter
And lift a little higher
Because you're killing me slow
I ain't ready to die

Killing me slow but I ain't ready to die

Tonight, get ready for a fight
So now you know it's time
To ride my circus for a psycho
Round and round we go, look out below
Because I want off this
I want off this

Circus for a psycho
Clone: (Psycho, go, go, go)
Circus for a psycho
Clone: (Psycho, here we go)

Vinyle was watching in amazement as she continued watching me and the clones play in perfect sync.

Psycho, here we go

Everybody down
Gonna burn it to the ground
Can't keep this beast inside
Never again, never again
You're killing me slow but I ain't ready to die

Killing me slow but I ain't ready to die

Tonight, get ready for a fight
So now you know it's time
To ride my circus for a psycho
Round and round we go, look out below
Because I want off this
I want off this

Circus for a psycho
Clone: (Psycho, go, go, go)
Circus for a psycho
Clone: (Psycho, here we go)

(Guitar Solo)

You think you're gonna hurt me
Get ready to get dirty
Gonna burn this place to the ground

Tonight, get ready for a fight
So now you know it's time
To ride my circus for a psycho
Round and round we go, look out below
It's time to ride my circus for a psycho

Never again, never again
You're killing me slow but I ain't ready to die
Round and round we go, look below
Because I want off this
I want off this

Circus for a psycho
Clone: (Psycho, go, go, go)
Circus for a psycho
Clone: (Psycho, here we go)

Circus for a psycho
Circus for a psycho
All: (Psycho, here we go)

After the music slowly faded, the clones dropped their instruments and disappeared. I stepped out of the booth, and Vinyl was looking at me with amazement and shock.

“That...was...AWESOME!” She shouted. “That was the best one I’ve ever gotten.”

“You were recording?” I asked.

“How can I not? This song is gonna reach a new level of heights. Thank you so much for playing Daniel.” She said smiling.

“Anytime. If you want, I can come visit from time to time and play more. I have plenty of songs to sing.”

Her face beamed in excitement. “That’ll be awesome.”

Suddenly, my stomach growled.

Vinyl giggled. “Looks like someone's a little hungry.”

“A little. All that singing worked up an appetite for me.”

“How about we go grab a bite? A little thank you for playing that awesome song.”

I smiled. “Sure, I would like that.”

The two of us left the shop and she locked it behind her, and placed the ‘closed’ sign on it. The two of us had a good time, we ate, chatted and I talked to her about Earth. She explained to how she got her Cutie mark, and when. After we ate, we left and decided to go back to the shop.

“Thank you for spending time with me Daniel. It’s not everyday anypony would hang out with me.” Vinyl said.

I arched a brow at her. “Why say that? You’re a great pony to hang out with?”

She tensed a little and looked away. “It’s...a little personal.”

There was definitely something off, but I decided not to push her to telling em what it is.

“If this is something you don’t want to share, I understand.” I said smiling.

She looked back at me and smiled. “Thanks.”

“Oh look, it’s the freak.” A mare voice said.

We stopped and saw three mares coming towards us.

“What do you three want?” Vinyl asked growling.

“You know them?” I asked.

“Bullies who can’t take a hint.” She answered.

“I see.”

“Who’s this handsome stallion?” A blue one asked smiling at me.

“Daniel.” I greeted.

“Oh, you must be the human we heard about.” A green mare said.

“I get that a lot.” I said placing my hands in my pockets.

“Why are you hanging out with that freak instead of hanging with proper mares?” A yellow one asked.

“For your information, Vinyl is my friend.” I said with a hint of anger.

“You would really hang out with this demon?” The green one asked.

“Demon?” I asked.

“Oh, you don’t know?” The yellow one asked smirking.

“Shut up!” Vinyl shouted.

“Do you even wonder why she even wears those shades?” The blue mare asked.

“Does it matter?” I asked.

She grabbed me and spun me around to face her, while her horn ignited. “This is WHY!” She tore Vinyls shades off and threw them to the ground.

“NO!”

I was shocked to what I was seeing...her eyes...they were red. A beautiful shade of bright red.

Vinyl stepped back, while tears started to form.

“Vinyl…” I said stepping forward, but she turned around and ran off, crying her eyes out.

“VINYL COMEBACK!” I shouted, but she didn't listen and kept running.

My heart fell apart, seeing her run off on sadness, humiliation and fear. I now understood why nopony wanted to be with her...because of her eyes.

“So stud, wanna come hang with us?” The blue mare asked tracing her finger around my chest.

My anger rose, seeing that these mares humiliated my friend.

SLAP

I slapped her with sheer force, making her drop to the ground. I never would hit a girl, but doing it because they humiliated my friend is a different story.

“How dare you Humiliate Vinyl like that! What the hell is the matter with you three!?” I shouted. I grabbed Vinyls shades and glared at the girls. “She may be different from all of you, but you’re forgetting something. I’m different as well. I’m a human, not a pony. I will not tolerate ponies who will hurt my friends.” I turned around and ran off to where Vinyl might be.

I stopped at the music shop and tried to open it, but it was locked.

“Vinyl!?” I shouted knocking. “Come on, open up, We need to talk.”

No answer.

“*Sigh* Sorry Vinyl, but I have no choice.” I placed my hands on the lock and melted it with my fire chakra. I opened the door and looked around to see where Vinyl might be. I then heard sobbing and weeping coming from another room. I walked over to the source and saw a door that said ‘Main office’. This might be her office.
I opened the door and saw Vinyl in a corner, crying her eyes out. It tore my heart apart, seeing her like this.

“Vinyl.” She shot her head up and looked at me, but shielded away.

“Don’t look at me!” She said. “I’m nothing but a demon.”

I walked up to her and kneeled down. I placed a hands on her shoulders. “Vinyl look at me.”

She didn’t and kept her eyes away from mine.

“Look at me.” I said softly, but firmly.

She slowly looked into my eyes, while I looked into hers.

“Now you know the truth to why I wear my shades. Every time somepony looks at me while they see my eyes, they think of me as a demon, a freak.” She said and cried again.

I pulled her to a warm embrace, catching her off guard. “You’re not a demon, neither a freak Vinyl. You’re my friend.”

“W..what?” She whispered.

“I know it feels scary to be different, but you are who you are. You’re a special mare Vinyl.”

“What makes me special?” She asked.

I looked into her red eyes again and smiled. “You're beautiful red eyes is what makes you special.”

She looked at me in shock while a small blush formed on her cheeks.

“You think...they’re beautiful?”

“I would never lie to you Vinyl. Your eyes are incredible. The color, the shine to them. It doesn’t matter what they look like, what really counts, is that you’re very special inside and out.”

Tears started falling from her red eyes again. She tried her hardest to not sob again, but it wasn't good to hold it in. I brought her to another embrace, and whispered. “Let it out Vinyl. I’m here for you.”

She hugged me tightly and sobbed, getting all of that sadness and pain off of her chest. I sat there and held her, shushing her, trying my best to calm her down.

I couldn’t believe ponies would reject her because of her eyes. I know she may be different, but that doesn’t matter. Everypony should be treated equally, with care, friendship and love.

After her crying died down, she looked up at me and smiled. “Thank you so much Daniel. Nopony has ever said anything like that to me.”

I smiled. “I’ll be here for you Vinyl. I’ll be there for any friend that needs me.”

She then surprised me by lunging into me and kissing me on the lips. It caught me off guard, but I wasn't surprised by it. I got kissed by many mares, so I’m used to it.

She broke the kiss and went wide eyed. “Oh my gosh. I’m so sorry Daniel. I didn't mean to do that. I-” I cut her off and kissed her back, shocking her, but she melted into the kiss. I knew she needed this moment. I knew she needed someone to be there for her at this moment.

Vinyl wrapped her arms around my neck and deepened the kiss, pressing her tongue against my lips.

I opened my mouth and allowed her tongue to enter, while my arms wrapped around her waist. Her tongue brushed against mine, and explored my mouth, while I explored hers.

Through our kissing, she let out a few soft moans. I knew from this, she was now feeling better about this problem.

Our kiss broke five minutes later, leaving a strand of saliva connected to us.

She smiled and nuzzled into my chest. “Thank you Daniel.”

I smiled and stroked her mane. “You’re welcome Vinyl.”

“Umm..since I kissed you...does this mean…”

I knew she thought she was now in my herd, but I chuckled. “I won’t push you to join my herd if you're not comfortable with it Vinyl.”

She smiled and sighed a little. Our hug broken and I smiled at her.

“If you want to join my herd, I’ll give you some time to think about it, but the decision is up to you.” I said. I walked to the door and looked back at her once more. “If you ever need me, you know I’ll be there for you.” I winked at her, making her blush, and I left the shop.

(Vinyl POV)

I stood there, in my office alone, processing what happened. Daniel wasn’t freaked out by my eyes...and said they’re beautiful. The only pony in my life that wasn’t freaked out by my eyes was Octavia, but she was the only pony in my life that cared. However, ever since Daniel found out, he didn't call me a demon, neither a freak. He saw my eyes beautiful, and saw me for who I was.

I smiled while tears of joy, and a blush was on my face, and cherished that moment he and I shared.

Daniel...thank you.

Author's Note

Another Chapter done. Thank you all so much. You guys are awesome for enjoying my story. It’s far from done. Far too much to write. I’ll keep going until my story is finished to the very end.