Author's Note

Written in one session. Huh, new record, I just noticed, even including the breaks.

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Adagio whistled a little tune, walking down the street of Canterlot City. Before all of this, she used to hum little tunes to herself, but even that could be a little counterproductive, to say the least. Today was one of these days where she didn’t feel like doing anything and the best was, she even could allow it. Aria and Sonata were doing their things and she didn’t care too much as to what they were, so long they didn’t do anything stupid.

After crossing the street, Adagio entered a building called “Canterlot Gallery”. It was a two story tall building, including the basement, which had a little bit over very small stores inside, everything specialized in selling one kind of thing, like the Gummy Bear store, more than 20 different cloth stores, books, games, candy, and even an ice café.

It was in the Gallery where the Dazzling sisters found their normal clothes again. Sure they landed in this world in their cosplays, but these things didn’t survive the years. The girls had been more than happy to get their clothes back. It was the same store Adagio entered that day, wondering if they had anything she would like. To her very, very, surprise, she found the one and only Rainbow Dash inside of this very shop. Now, this wasn’t the first time she saw Rainbow Dash. The sirens tried to avoid any kind of contact with the Rainbooms and anyone else who was important in the future but bump ins like the one on this very day happened. Adagio decided instead of turning around and going somewhere else, she acted like she was looking through the clothes while keeping an eye on the teenager. Rainbow wasn’t even looking at anything in the store. In fact, she was looking rather impatiently at one of the changing rooms.

Only seconds later, Adagio found out who the blue girl had been waiting for. Stepping out of the room was none other than Applejack, who was carrying a belt in her hand.

“Eeyup, that’s the one.”

Adagio froze. It had been so very long since she heard that particular voice.

“Finally.” Rainbow threw her arms into the air, before dropping them without grace. “I don’t get why we couldn’t just go without this.”

“Ya know how Rarity gets when it comes to stuff like this,” Applejack said, smiling. “Ah, can’t belief ah'm sayin’ this, but ah missed her iffy attitude.”

“Yeah. Man, I can’t believe we’ve been so stupid.” Rainbow growled.

“Mhm.” AJ nodded, not commenting. “Let’s git going. Can’t miss Twilight’s coronation after all.”

“Hell yeah. I can’t wait to see Sunset’s face.”

The two left the shop, making it impossible for Adagio to listen in anymore, but she didn’t need to anyway. What she needed to do was call her sisters.

“Yahooooo! FINALLY!!!” Sonata exclaimed, startling the servants outside her personal room. After all, this time, it was finally happening. She was so excited, she stormed right out of her room and slid down the long railing, straight down to the basement of the estate. She even accidentally knocked over a maid, who had been carrying some fresh bedsheets.

“Whoops. Sorry. I only did it on purpose.” Sonata giggled, stepping over the maid.

“You certainly are in high spirits, Mistress Sonata.”

Sonata spun around and practically beamed at the Dazzling’s head butler Rip Off.

He had a pale blue skin, short cut, still black hair, despite his age and wore the stereotypical butler outfit.

“Hey, Rip. Of-fucking-course I am. It’s finally happening!!” Sonata pumped a fist into the air.

“Ah.” The butler nodded. “I assume, we should prepare the guest rooms then?”

“Uh….I guess we might as well. And stock up the bar. Aria and I, we have been snatching up a bottle or another lately.”

“It will be done.” The butler bowed and then proceeded to help the maid. “Mistress, please be more careful with the maids and butlers. I know you do not think too fondly of them and I can understand your reasons, but please. It doesn’t exactly help my work and if you allow my personal input, I think you and the other Mistresses are punishing them enough.

“Puh-lease.” Sonata crossed her arms. “These fuckers are lucky they’re not in jail. Compared to jail, this is heaven what they're going through.” Sonata turned around, an evil grin showing on her face. “Even if we have them trapped inside their own minds.” She mumbled just loud enough so that Rip Off and the maid could hear it. With those words, she left the two, with Rip Off letting out a sigh.

The youngest siren walked out of the apartment and into the garden. There were still a flew flowers blooming, despite it being the fall. She found Aria there talking to one of butler’s, seemingly giving instructions to her personal garden.

“...And be quick about it.”

“Of course, Mistress Aria.” the butler bowed, before heading off towards the garden house.

“Hey!”

“Hey.” Aria greeted back. “I get it, Adagio called you.”

“Yup! I can hardly stand still, I’m so excited.” Sonata squeaked.

Aria only sighed. “I don’t know what’s wrong with me. I know I should be excited, but...I guess history hardened me too much.”

“You sure it isn’t because you try to keep your character?” Sonata snickered.

“You’re one to talk.” Aria rolled her eyes, smiling. “Miss happy, go lucky persona.”

“Yeah, yeah. I keep telling you I’ve always been like this, but oh, no. I just have to be happy, because I’m cosplaying the comic relief.” The blue girl put her hands on her hips.

“Did you tell Rip Off?”

“Ran into him,” Sonata confirmed. “He’s preparing everything. When’s the last time we had visitors anyways?”

“Way too long,” Aria answered, walking back to the mansion with her sister following her. “Think they will like Sake?” The lilac siren asked.

“Maybe Fluttershy?” Sonata suggested shrugging. “Do you think that maybe...you know. We’ll finally see Equestria?”

Aria slowed down in her steps a little, before returning to her normal pace. “I honestly have no idea.” The older siren answered. “It all depends on if Princess Twilight trusts us. And if so, if she can break the spell, which prevents us from going through the portal. In any event, no matter what happens, we’ll have to be a little more patient.”

“Yeah, yeah. I know. But, whatever. At least I am finally going to be able to go ahead with Operation Flutterdash.”

Aria facepalmed. A second later she started laughing really hard.

Adagio found Rip Off on his P-Phone (Pony Phone, the sirens made sure to influence history enough for that to happen, yes the middle button is a horseshoe).

“- and Champagne. That is all. Goodbye.” Rip Off hung up and put the phone into his pocket.

“Mistress Adagio, I am pleased to see you returned.”

“You old charmer.” Adagio smiled. “Busy as always?”

“Nothing little old me cannot handle, I assure you.”

“Old?” Adagio raised an amused eyebrow. “Have you forgotten how old I am, Rip Off?” She snorted. “But whatever. Guest rooms are being prepared?”
The butler nodded. “We’re restocking the bar and we are also arranging for a small selection of clothes if needed. The kitchen is well stocked, unless you have some additional request, Mistress.”

“Let me have a look first.” The siren replied. “Also, make sure we got some swimsuits. It’s been some time since we used the sauna downstairs. Not to mention, I can think of at least two of them who will want to try out the pool.”

“Of course, Mistress. Is there anything else?” The butler asked.

“Not as of yet. I might call you later, though.” She took a look at a nearby clock. “Still a few hours left. I’ll check out the kitchen now. If you see either Aria or Sonata or both by any chance, tell them we’ll meet at the café, as usual.”

“As you wish, Mistress.” The butler bowed, just as Adagio made her way into the kitchen. Inside were already a few of staff, doing whatever they were told to do. Whenever Adagio would pass one of them, he or she would bow his or her head, before continuing with their work. The yellow skinned girl frowned when she saw that Aria and Sonata had been eating her chocolate once again. Incidentally, they ate their own sweets as well, which was a lot.

Making a mental note to smack their heads later, Adagio quickly texted Rip Off, before checking on the pans and pots, thinking of what she should cook. It was her turn after all and this time, they even would have guests.

Hmm...I know. I’ll make them something Russian. I bet none of them ever had Russian Food. I wonder if Sunset is vegetarian. Can Fluttershy even stand the sight of meat? Rainbow and Applejack probably like it rather simple. What could possibly be Pinkie Pie’s favorite dessert? Rarity will probably like anything I can make, as long as it is not fast food.

She would ponder for thirty more minutes, before deciding. Just as she was about to head back outside, she was approached by the Dazzling’s head butler, who held out a tray of chocolate.

“Thanks a lot. I’ll see you in the morning.”

“Good evening, Mistress Adagio.” The butler bowed the final time of the day. Adagio herself walked into the garage. There she found that two out of three motorbikes missing. She didn’t question why her sisters didn’t let themselves drive to town. It was different each day. Putting on the helmet, she grabbed the keys, started the engine and drove down to town at maximum speed. Tonight would be an important night after all.