"Welcome mares, gentlecolts and other attending races to the twenty fifth Supernatural Games Fighting Arena Pre-Quarter Finals!" A middle aged stallion gleefully states, in a thick British accent from the commentators box in the arena.

The interior of the arena is paved in lush white comfortable chairs, an outfitted commentators box and VIP viewing arena. The crowds of students are paving in to take their seats, Armonia and Crystal Prep becoming a mixture in the stands, not caring who is with who.

"We are your beloved commentators, Silver Vase."

"And Sandstone Mike. As always we will be providing real time commentary on the fights you will see here today." Another middle aged stallion states, in a thick Australian accent.

The gathering crowd roar to life to welcome the traditional arena commentators.

"Quite right and as always we have a sensual line up on for you today." Silver Vase looks to Mike with a smile.

"Aye Vase, you're right. Not only that mate, but they are rocking some of the biggest names I've ever seen." Sandstone Mike replies.

The crowd eagerly get seated before the teams begin their onstage parade to stand proud before the combined academies.

"Oh yes, I see what you mean. One such team is headed by none other then Amore Sànge Von Scratch, daughter to Vinyl Von Scratch of all Vampires." Silver Vase looks over the team listing.

"But do my eyes deceive me Vase, or is that the legendary Grand Couturier Silver Stitch? Daughter of the esteemed fashionista Rarity?" Sandstone Mike exclaims, surprised.

"By Jove, I think it is! You know I have a scarf from their last winter collection at home. I say, their clothing is top notch." Silver Vase states, proudly.

"From Crystal Prep you have the highly acclaimed household name of Bloodmoon, held by none other than Selene Bloodmoon." Sandstone Mike points out making the Crystal Prep students roar in cheer.

"Whose ancestor is naught, but the infamous Undead Pirate Princess Lula Bloodmoon. Their is a lot of heritage out on that stage today, Mike." Silver Vase smiles.

The teams finish their parade and turn to face away from the commentators box to look up into the VIP viewing area. Princess Luna sits between Principal Nike and Flutterbat.

"However, Vase, before we can get the fights under way, we must now be in silence to receive the honourable blessing from our former headmaster and mistress of the night, Princess Luna." Sandstone Mike states making the arena hush.

Princess Luna stands up and smiles at the teams before taking a deep breath.

"Hello my children. It has been a full year since we last gathered here in this hallowed arena. It is clear to me in that time many of you have grown up in more ways than one. However, for myself it has been far too long since I last watched our beloved games. So many faces of those I used to teach, reflected in the faces of their offspring and I dare say they have done their parents proud. I value each and every one of my children, from the night dwelling Vampires to the moon howling Werewolves. Even pixies, fairy's and undead alike share in my vast love. That is not to say I love the normal ponies any less, which is the whole reason for my dream. That through our sacred academies, we will learn to live side by side in harmony. I wish every team the best of luck throughout these trialling rounds of the games. Thank you." Princess Luna bows and finishes her speech.

Almost instantly the arena erupted into a resounding cheer and applause for the Princess of the Night as she sits back down. The teams begin their way back into the preparation area of the arena.

"Such an alluring speech, Princess Luna." Principal Flutterbat comments.

"Truly awe inspiring." Principal Nike adds.

"I suppose, I'm confident these games will prove interesting. Would you both care for some wine?" Princess Luna offers levitating a vintage bottle of red wine.

Both mares nod happily and eagerly.

In the preparation area of the arena each of the thirty two teams have their own room in order to relax for the games. Amore's team is preparing in their room which is fitted with weight lifting apparatus and several benches. Amore lies on a bench by the wall listening to her headphones while paying no attention to anything around her. Tranquil Wind is lifting some hand weights next to Silver Stitch, who is drawing.

"Has anyone else noticed that Amore seems a little out of it today?" Tranquil Wind asks, looking at Amore.

Veronica opens her eyes from leaning on the wall and glances at Tranquil Wind.

"She does appear more quiet and reclusive than normal... Maybe it's the nerves." Veronica comments as the door to the room opens.

Scarlet Orange and Aqua Streak walk into the room wearing matching white corset dresses that have skirts that stop halfway down their thighs. The sleeves on their arms stop halfway down their forearms and end in a backwards arrow shape.

"Beautiful looking dresses." Moonlit Dusk comments from her sitting position on the floor.

"Thank you, they came with our new equipment that Derpy delivered in the mail this morning." Scarlet Orange states with a smile.

Aqua Streak is wearing thigh high white stockings while Scarlet Orange shows off two new bracelets.

"You two still get new equipment from the order?" Veronica asks, raising an eyebrow.

"Not quite, we were cut off and thrown out of HQ... However, we have a generous contact who let's us have first pick on anything she develops." Aqua Streak explains.

"What about you, Veronica?" Scarlet Orange asks.

"I have a friend back home in the motherland who develops my weapons and gear." Veronica replies.

There is a large TV screen in their room which shows all the fights that happen which has Amore's eyes watching it intently. Suddenly the door opens and Octavia enters the room.

"I decided to step away for the moment to come and see how you're all doing." Octavia frowns looking at Amore.

"She has been like this since the fights began." Tranquil Wind explains.

"I've looked at the line up posted on the board, we are facing two sisters next. There abilities seem close to our own twin sisters... As such I'd like you two to take care of this match." Veronica looks at Scarlet Orange and Aqua Streak.

"Sure, we got this." Aqua Streak states in response.

"That's good. Might I have the room for a little bit?" Octavia asks.

Everyone leaves the room leaving Amore and Octavia alone. Sighing deeply she walks over and sits behind Amore, lifting her head up and placing it down on her lap. Amore slides down her headphones to hear Octavia.

"What's with the overly serious mood this afternoon? You were happy this morning." Octavia strokes Amore's mane.

"Just thinking about stuff and Selene... I don't miss her and I know we need to win these games..." Amore sighs.

"But..? What has my little Von Scratch so down?" Octavia presses.

"I should be enjoying these fights, but... Something inside me feels off, like an eerie feeling that wont subside." Amore looks up at Octavia.

"Hmm... I don't know what it is you're feeling inside, sweetie. However, I know you need to relax and take your mind off whatever has you feeling so uneasy." Octavia gently kisses Amore.

"Could my gorgeous cellist help with that?" Amore asks, cuddling against Octavia.

"I'm sure I could spare a little while for you." Octavia kisses Amore again.

"Ladies and gentlecolts! It's our pleasure to announce the next fight in our line up. Fighting the Twin Hurricanes from Griffonstone is Armonia's very own Pegasus sisters." Silver Vase begins.

"You know them as part of AMR-3's band, a guitar and drum pair that are former members of the Order of Light. We present to you, the infamous Anarchy Sisters!" Sandstone Mike finishes as Aqua Streak and Scarlet Orange walk out into the arena.

Both sisters stop a few meters away from the Gryphon sisters that are wearing matching black ninja uniforms. Their feathers are pure white while their fur is a dark brown, the left Gryphon's eyes are emerald green while the right is sapphire blue.

"My name is Stormy Wind and this is my twin sister, Heavy Rain." The left Gryphon introduces them.

"I'm Aqua Streak, Scarlet Orange is my twin sister." Aqua Streak states as they smile at each other.

"Alright! Let's get this fight under way!" Sandstone Mike states before pressing a button making the horn noise which starts the match.

"Shall we?" Aqua Streak asks, slowly sliding off her stockings.

"Let's, dear sister." Scarlet Orange replies slipping off her bracelets.

The two Pegasus spread their wings as their garments begin to glow and resonate with their equipment.

"Where is that music coming from?" Stormy Wind asks, as she looks around slightly before going back to Aqua and Orange.

"Oh pitiful shadow lost in the darkness; Oh evil spirit born of those drifting between Heaven and Earth; May the thunderous power from the garments of these holy delicate maidens strike down upon you with great vengeance and furious anger, Shattering your loathsome impurity and returning you from whence you came. Repent you motherfucker!" Aqua Streak and Scarlet Orange chant in unison.

Aqua Streak's stockings become a pair of modified, glowing blue katanas that have pure white hilts and gold trim. Scarlet Orange's bracelets morph into a pair of glowing blue Desert Eagles that are modified with long slides. Stormy Wind draws her own Gryphon styled longsword while her sister brings out a pair of engraved drum magazine crossbows like the one Van Hellsing uses. The two pairs charge at each other fiercely.

Amore's team is standing in the main lobby of the preparation area. Veronica chuckles as the music comes on and the twin sister's chant begins.

"Trust Amore to have a perfect entrance planned for them." Tranquil Wind comments.

"Actually it was a last minute bribe." Amore admits as she walks over to the group.

"Hmm? You seem to be a little better." Silver Stitch points out.

"Octavia helped me unwind a little before having to go back to the student council. I like the sister's weapons." Amore stretches.

"Indeed, I believe those are enchanted order garments meant only for elites. Whoever they have as a friend must really like them." Veronica explains.

"I suppose they must what with giving them a pair of twin desert eagles." Moonlit Dusk comments.

"Not so sure about the stocking twin swords if I'm honest..." Tranquil Wind adds.

"Oh, but darling you have to look at the practical side as well as the fashionable side. I think they suit the mare quite well, along with being deadly weapons." Silver Stitch states crossing her arms.

"Azure Tornado!" Aqua Streak chants before attaching her katanas together at the base.

Using momentum she begins to spin around in place to generate wind, once she has enough Aqua Streak sends the formed tornado at Stormy Wind. The Gryphon blocks the attack which seems to continuously hit against her longsword.

"W-what the fuck is this? Those weapons are not normal!" Stormy Wind backs off and cuts through the tornado, dispelling it.

Across the way from them is Scarlet Orange and Heavy Rain exchanging a flurry of bullets and crossbow bolts between them. They slide across the floor and come to a stop so Heavy Rain can reload another two drum magazines.

"Why haven't you reloaded yet? Surely pistols don't carry an infinite amount of ammunition?" Heavy Rain asks.

Scarlet Orange giggles and spins her desert eagles around her fingers.

"You silly birdie, They run on spirit energy~" Scarlet Orange sings before the shots begin firing again.

Heavy Rain back-flips out of the way before being kicked in the stomach by Scarlet Orange who seemingly closed the gap with ease. Heavy Rain rolls across the floor and manages to regain her balance in the kneeling position.

"Sister be careful!" Stormy Wind shouts.

Stormy Wind is suddenly attacked in a fierce flurry of quick slashes unleashed by Aqua Streak's now parted katanas. Unable to block all of them, her ninja outfit is cut in several places. Throwing her off balance the Pegasus closes in and uses the back of her blade to slam them into Stormy Wind's stomach and launching her to the side so she rolls beside her sister.

"M-mother fucker... You okay sis?" Stormy Wind asks her sister as she slowly looks up.

Both of the Pegasus sisters stand above the Gryphons while brandishing their weapons and playful smiles. Both sisters sigh in defeat and drop their weapons making the horn sound to end the match.

"And that's all she wrote folks! The winners are the infamous Anarchy Sisters!" Silver Vase shouts in excitement.

"Sound a bit excited there, Vase. That was quite a match." Sandstone Mike comments.

Aqua Streak kneels in front of Stormy Wind to help her up. Confused she accepts as she and Heavy Rain get to their feet.

"I had fun, maybe we should do this again sometime." Scarlet Orange smiles.

"Yeah, I wouldn't mind having a sparring partner. Gryphons are praised for their speed and aerial control." Aqua Streak grins widely.

"T-that sounds like a good idea, right sis?" Heavy Rain prompts her sister.

"I guess... It's been a while since we had any good competition. I mean, Selene's team is crazy strong..." Stormy Wind admits before the pairs shake hands.

As the two teams part, Scarlet Orange and Aqua Streak put back on their garments before walking into the lobby to be ambush hugged by Amore.

"That was fucking awesome! Your weapons are the shit, who is this friend?" Amore asks, letting them both go.

"Oh... Just a friend." Scarlet Orange blushes.

"Y-yeah... Just a friend." Aqua Streak scratches her nose.

"That was an alright fight, could have been better." A cold voice states from behind them.

The team turn around to see Selene standing with Midnight Allure. Amore grits her teeth and clenches her fist.

"Quite the novelty weapons, bangles and stockings... Oh well, some of us have to get by." Midnight Allure comments with a chuckle.

"Why you..." Amore begins, but is cut off.

"Do you two not have a match to get to..?" Octavia walks into the lobby.

"Octavia... We were just leaving." Selene leaves out the arena entrance with Midnight Allure.

"Thanks..." Amore mumbles as Octavia walks over to her and takes her hand.

"You're going to need to control yourself if you want to make it to the final. I understand your pain, that was Midnight Allure?" Octavia asks, but only gets a nod from Amore. "She is quite pretty, but nothing compared to you my dear. I highly doubt such a little disciplined mare could match your perfectly moulded muscles and sexy abs."

Octavia wraps her arms around Amore and slides her hands under the mare's shirt so she can feel her stomach.

"T-Tavi... The team is still here... Stahp, it's embarrassing..." Amore blushes brightly.

"Very sexy~" Octavia whispers in Amore's ear.

Amore practically melts into the loving embrace of her marefriend before Octavia lets go all too soon.

"I came here for another reason. I want you to perform at the Supernatural Games concert tonight. It'll be a perfect opportunity to show off your musical prowess." Octavia states.

The team looks at each other before nodding and looking to Amore, who has stopped blushing.

"Sure, let's do it." Amore finally answers.

The mixed crowd of Crystal Prep and Armonia students have already begun to gather in the main hall of the academy, ready to unwind for the night after another round of the games. Rows of chairs, buffet tables and punch bowls litter the room in order to provide for their guests. Behind the curtain of the stage Amore and her band are setting up their equipment and preparing for their performance.

"Hey, you sure this is the song you want to perform?" Aqua Streak asks Amore, while she tunes her guitar.

"I'm sure, It's a statement not only for myself, but to Selene as well." Amore smiles.

"As your band we'll follow you to Tartarus and back if we have to~" Derpy sings as she gets a shoulder massage from Veronica.

"While I'm not needed for this song, I'll be in the front cheering you on." Veronica states.

"You know... I used to think fighting was all there was to life. I had a single purpose and what seemed like a far fetched goal... Never did I think about what I'd do once it was complete. Now, I'm in the most awesome band and have a beyond wonderful marefriend. I know who my mother is and have a family now. I've everything I could ever possibly want right here at Armonia academy. Now, I think it's time we show them just who it is that'll win this years games." Amore grins widely making her band smile.

Once everypony is settled the curtain comes up and the lights come on to show Amore's band while Veronica makes her way to her assigned spot in the crowd.

"Thank you everypony for coming tonight. It's an honour and privilege that we were asked by the student council to provide the music for this evening's post Pre-Quarter Finals party. Without further adieu, let's rock!" Amore states as the band begins the song.

Top down in the summer sun
The day we met was like a hit-and-run
And I still taste it on my tongue (taste it on my tongue)
The sky was burning up like fireworks
You made me want you oh so bad it hurt
But girl in case you haven't heard

I used to be love drunk, but now I'm hung over
I'll love you forever, forever is over
We used to kiss all night, now it's just a bar fight
So don't call me crying
Say hello to goodbye
Cause just one sip would make me sick
I used to be love drunk, but now I'm hung over
I'll love you forever, but now it's over

Hot sweat and blurry eyes
We're spinning round a rollercoaster ride
The world stuck in black and white
You drove me crazy every time we touched
Now I'm so broken that I can't get up
Oh girl you make me such a lush

I used to be love drunk, but now I'm hung over
I'll love you forever, forever is over
We used to kiss all night, now it's just a bar fight
So don't call me crying
Say hello to goodbye
Cause just one sip would make me sick
I used to be love drunk, but now I'm hung over
I'll love you forever, but now it's over

All the time I wasted on you
All the bullshit you put me through
Checking into rehab cause everything that we had
Didn't mean a thing to you
I used to be love drunk, but now I'm hung over
I'll love you forever, but now I'm sober

I used to be love drunk, but now I'm hung over
I'll love you forever, forever is over
We used to kiss all night, now it's just a bar fight
So don't call me crying
Say hello to goodbye
Cause just one sip would make me sick
I used to be love drunk, but now I'm hung over
I'll love you forever, but now it's over

Now it's over
Still taste it on my tongue
Now It's over...

Amore finishes the song with the majority of the crowd on their feet cheering in excitement and ecstasy. Everypony is cheering besides Selene and Midnight Allure. Amore holds up her hands as the crowd continue cheering and her band take a bow before the curtain falls again.

"Such a bold statement, mi Amore." Octavia hugs Amore as she is suddenly hugged returning back to backstage.

"Hehe thanks. I felt I needed that, I feel much better now." Amore nuzzles back into Octavia.

"I'm glad you feel better. Now unless you plan to stay for the party, I've got our own little 'party' planned back in our room. If you're interested that is?" Octavia nibbles Amore's ear and nibbles it slightly.

"Hmm~ Please lead on Miss Von Melody, I doubt I want to miss such an opportunity." Amore chuckles.

Octavia smiles and begins to lead her Amore back to their room leaving the party to carry on long into the night.

Author's Note

Well the Pre-Quarter Finals chapter is here at a much faster rate then I have done lately. I loved the songs I put in this chapter, more specifically Love Drunk. I thought it appropriate for Amore and Selene. I hope to see you next time at the Quarter Finals.