All I Want

The next morning Tempo wakes to the smell of pancakes. He tries to get up but quickly realizes he is being weighed down to his surprise he notices that during the night Adagio must have climbed into bed with him and was now clinging tightly to him snoring softly. She was very cute when she sleeps. Deep inside Tempo realized that he may not have to manipulate Adagio all he has to do is appeal to her school girl like feelings towards him. He always had a crush on Adagio but right now revenge was all he craved and who know he may be able to convince Sunset to join him and Dagi. For now Tempo just had to play along until the time was right.

“Looks like someone just can’t keep her hands off you.” Sunset says giggling at the adorable sight before her.

“Hehe yeah she sure is attached to me. Ya know what’s funny when we were younger it was always Sonata that you latch onto me and cuddle me when we slept. Then, again I’m pretty sure she saw me as a big brother as were Aria saw me as a punching bag and Dagi saw me a gibbering idiot. To tell you the truth I miss those two girls, maybe I could try to repair things between them.” Sunset finishes making breakfast.

“If you managed to do that I’m pretty sure that would make Adagios life so much better. Starting Monday you can try and fix their friendship Aria and Sonata still Attend CHS, technically Adagio is still enrolled but with you enrolling maybe you can fix their trio and then make yourself Siren number four.” For a former reformed villain she was pretty damn intelligent. Up until now Tempo didn't realize how easy it would be to get the three of them back together. This changes his plan drastically. Make no mistake one way or another Celestia and Equestria will burn.

After a big breakfast and some teasing on Adagios behalf the three friends headed off to school to start their day. They all climbed into Sunsets car and headed out. Once they arrived at the school Adagio got out of the car but instantly felt nervous as soon as she saw the other kids walking in. Sunset holds Adagio’s hand and gives her a reassuring smile as they walked into the school with Tempo following behind them hands stuffed in his pockets. Walking into the school his bracelet instantly begins to glow never has he been in a place where hate was so strong, what was even more impressive was that no one has even seen Adagio yet.

“I love high school.” He said under his breathe with a devious smile.

“Did you say something Tempo?” Sunset says looking back

“Huh oh no just talking to myself.” He said with a sheepish smile rubbing the back of his head. “Ok so were to first?”

“Well, class doesn't start for another thirty minutes so let’s go wait in the gym, That way you can meet my other friends.” The three of them head into the gym Adagio clings to Sunsets back hiding herself to the best of her ability. Tempo follows suit as several girls cat call Tempo as he walks into the room.

He just turns and waves as two of the three girls clench their chest and faint. Being in a band Tempo was used to girls screaming his name but no one in this school knows him so he just chalked it off to being his natural good looks. Soon everyone notices Adagio sit down next to Sunsets friends what happened next both shocked and pleased Tempo. Students began throwing things at Dagi he just hid behind the bleachers feeding off their hatred towards Adagio.

He finally comes out in the open to see Adagio running out of the gym crying covered in food and liquid. He turns to the girls who now have a horrified look on their face. Suddenly Tempo felt something odd happened to him. Seeing Adagio cry and run in embarrassment sparked a feeling of pity and anger towards the students, the same feeling he had towards Celestia and the ponies of Equestria. Clenching his fists and turning red the girls never break their line of sit with him. He pulls up his sleeve and his bracelet glows the laughter of what transpired only feeding his anger he stands up.

“Alright which one of you started throwing food at my best friend!” His voice no longer that soft carefree tone was now coursing with venom. “WHO DID IT, WHICH ONE OF YOU STARTED THIS!” no one says anything just pure silence at the mystery boys now palpable rage. Meanwhile, the girls were standing at the ready in case things got out of control.

“Tempo stop now is not the time to get angry. You need to go find Adagio OK we will handle this just go.” Sunset says running over to Tempo as he scoffs and runs off into the hallway. Students all around begin to softly chatter about what just happened needless to say the feeling in the room was a mixture of fear and surprise. Twilight then pulled Sunset back to the group with her friends.

“Ya see I told y'all he is no good, y'all saw that bracelet light up he was about to do something drastic.” Applejack says glaring at Tempo as he runs down the hall.

“Applejack just shut up.” Sunset said snapping at her.

“What’s gotten into you Sunset normally you would be all for getting rid of threats like him. Why the sudden change of heart?" Applejack said snapping back.

“What’s gotten into me is the fact is you're attacking him for no reason. You see what they did to his friend you all would be just as angry if it was one of us being bullied like that. All she is trying to do is change but instead of being a friend to her Applejack you act like everyone else in the school. Looks to me that the dangerous one here is you Applejack.” Sunset and Applejack glare at each other for a few seconds before Sunset stands up, her fists clenched in anger. “Now if you will excuse me I have to go find my friends. It's obvious you aren't one of them Applejack.” Sunset walks away not once looking back at the girls.

“Applejack I have to agree with both you and Sunset.” You are right Tempo is dangerous and he very well could've destroyed a part of the school or harmed someone however his anger was excusable you forget Applejack, Tempo and Adagio are childhood friends and when it comes to friendship despite how drastic the actions may be the heart is always in the right place. You would've acted the same had Apple Bloom been in Adagios predicament. There is no need to attack him once people start accepting Adagio he will never need to use the bracelet.” Twilight said giving Applejack a stern look.

“Maybe you're right Twi, maybe I should just give him a chance. I just don’t like the idea of that much power being free like that.” Twilight puts her hand on Applejacks Shoulder.

“I know but the last thing we need is another incident like what happened with Sunset.” C’Mon let's go find Sunset and Tempo.

Tempo runs through the halls looking for Adagio after a while he heads up to the roof to find her hugging her knees crying against the chain-link fence. Tempo runs over to her slides down beside her and he puts his arm around her as she leans in burying her face into his chest and begins to cry again. Tempo just sits there rubbing her arm letting her get it out of her system. Slowly Tempo began to rethink is goals did he really want to wage war and take over Equestria sure he would overthrow Celestia and take revenge but was that what he really wanted. His whole life all he wanted was to be there for his three friends but did he want to really reunite them or did he wanna throw it all away and keep Adagio for himself. Tempo sat there holding Dagi and looking down at his bracelet. The siren spent a few minutes rolling this thought around in his head. "Revenge or Retribution." He thought to himself as he sat there comforting Adagio.

“Is this really who I am on the inside or is it this damn bracelet clouding my mind?".” He thought to himself. “What if I go through with the revenge plan and end up hurting Adagio or Sunset, but on the other hand I want Celestia to pay for banishing my friends. Gah what’s happening to me what why am I being this stupid of course I want revenge. Why wouldn't I all the bullying the being by herself is all Celestia’s fault. At the the same time however the girls did try to take over this world. No they wouldn't of tried if Celestia hadn't sent them here. Mark my words Celestia I'll make you pay for what you have done." "Now Tempo you know that if you push for revenge your know better then Celestia. Cast away that bracelet and stay here and repair the sirens friendship. There the reason you came here not revenge."

‘Why are they so mean to me, I just wanna change I wanna be good,” At that moment Tempo fell to his knees and grabbed his head screaming.

"I...wan't...revenge, I...need...revenge! Celestia must pay for what she did to you girls." He continues to scream as fangs grow from his mouth, his eye turn red as wings shoot out of his back. Just then Twilight and her friends make it to the roof before looking on in fear at Tempos transformation. "Must...kill...Celestia." Tempo says as he roars loudly flying into the air as he begins to shoot balls of energy at the roof of the school. Twilight and her friends activate there powers as they begin to battle Tempo. Adagio stares at her friend as she falls into he fetal position as she begins to have flashbacks to the battle of the bands. The girls continue to fight as Tempo lands on the roof clutching his head. "No stop...what are you doing...this isn't what I want." Tempo says clawing at the bracelet on his wrist. "Shut up you insolent weakling you don't know what you want. Your time among these people have made you soft and weak." Tempo grabs a metal pole and rams it through is right arm. He shambles and falls to his knees coughing up blood. Sunset and Adagio cover there mouths in shock "It's time to finish this." He grabs the pole and twists as his arm tears from its socket with a loud ripping sound followed by Tempo holding whats left of his arm as he screams in pain. "You...fool. you have...ruined...everything." Tempos voice said coming from the bracelet as sunset crushed it with a rock.

"Tempo no!" Adagio screams running over to him. "Someone help me quickly we gotta stop the bleeding." She says panicking as Twilight runs over and uses her magic to help.

"Tempo what the hell was that?" Sunset said confused.

"Ever since I came here that damn bracelet has been talking to me. My goal was never to harm Celestia it was all that damn bracelet controlling me. I wasn't in control of my actions so I figured the only way to win was to sever the bracelets connection to my body. This was the quickest way, although on the down side I can't make music anymore."

"Hey don't worry it wasn't that good to begin with." Rainbow Dash says bluntly.

"Gee thanks Rainbow." Tempo says equally as blunt before everyone begins to laugh. Adagio Tackles Tempo to the ground and cries heavily. "You've changed so much Adagio. I'm proud of you although I kinda miss you picking on me." He says with a giggle as she tightens her grip.

"You idiot I thought for sure I was gonna loose the only Siren I have left." Adagio says as she continues to cry. Tempo sits up and rubs her back before puting his hand under her chin and raises her head until the two sirens were eye level with each other.

"You will never be alone again Adagio I'm still alive plus you have Twilight and her friends. Adagio there is something I've been wanting to say since we were young." Tempo said with a smile.

"Whats tha...mmm." Adagio is cut off by Tempos as he kisses her deeply as a deep red blush runs across her face. her grip loosens a she runs her hand behind Tempo's head as she leans into the kiss. "I love you Adagio and so long as I'm here you will always be adored and worshiped." Tempo says as they jump back into the kiss as there lips remained locked for a couple seconds before things went deeper and they gently began to make out.

"Awwwww." The girls aid in unison at the display of love before them. Tempo breaks the kiss as Adagio helps him up as Rainbow gets under his left arm to hold him up.

"Girls I'm sorry I almost destroyed the school and tried to kill you and your princess. I feel just awful and I accept whatever punishment you see fit." Tempo said lowering his head in shame.

"No need to be sorry Tempo and there is no reason you should be punished. Your actions were not your own it wouldn't be right to blame you for what was the bracelets doing." Twilight says putting her hand on Tempo's shoulder. Now come on let's get you to the hospital. I don't think the school nurse has the supplies to heal you fully.

"Then what do you say after we get done at the hospital I treat everyone to dinner. Oh wait we should first let the principle know what happened so we don't get in trouble for leaving school campus. Tempo says fading in and out of consciousness due to blood loss and the adrenaline wearing off.

"Good idea and we better hurry." Twilight says as the students in the school gasp in fear at the mangled student being carried through the halls. Once at the principles office Principle Celestia and Vice Principle Luna come rushing out.

"What in the hell happened here/" Luna says rushing to the aid of Tempo.

"He was up on the roof when the floor fell out from under him and his arm got crushed by the debris. We were on our way to rush him to the hospital." Applejack said lying through her teeth.

"Normally i would let the actual EMT's deal with but given the condition is in you better go now." Celestia said shouting the last word as the girls piled into Sunsets car as they rush to the hospital.

"Hey wait It just dawned on me." Sunset said stepping on the gas. "Applejack back in the gym you were already to get rid of him. Why the change of heart?" Sunset says taking a shortcut.

"Well it's simple I Sunset I put myself in this exact situation bu replaced Tempo with Apple Bloom and that was all I needed to lie through my teeth like that." Applejack says flicking her hat as they drove down the street to the hospital.

• The End