First impressions

Sunset and Twilight waited in front of the school for Thunderstruck. “So, what are we going to do?” Twilight asked.

“I don’t know. It’s clear that the sirens are up to something. But now the new guy has a crush on Sonata. I really think we should warn him.”

At that moment, Rarity just happened to be walking by and overheard their conversation. “Thunderstruck has a crush on Sonata Dusk? Oh, that is just adorable!”

Sunset immediately tried to shush her. “Can you keep it down? And have you forgotten that Sonata tried to drain the school of all of its magic?”

Rarity just waved her off. “But her powers are gone now. And besides, I think it’s cute that Thunderstruck has a crush. This could really help him to adjust to being the new student here.”

Twilight gave Rarity an uneasy look. “Thunderstruck deserves to know the truth. He’s going to find out eventually.”

“Find out about what?”

Sunset, Rarity, and Twilight all jumped in surprise when Thunderstruck walked in on their conversation out of nowhere. “I’m sorry for scaring you like that.” Thunderstruck said. “But it sounds like you want to tell me something?”

Sunset stepped forward. “Yeah, we wanted to tell you that...we want you to jam with us in music room!”

Rarity and Twilight both looked on with shock.

“That sounds great! I even brought my guitar with me today.” Thunderstruck removed his guitar from it’s case to show it off. It was a black Fender Stratocaster with lightning bolts.

“Also, I was hoping that you could help introduce me to Sonata. I’m not very social, and I don’t usually make good first impressions.”

Twilight was about to speak when Rarity cut her off. “We would love to Darling. Come with us and we’ll talk about it.” Thunderstruck walked off with Rarity and Sunset while Twilight rolled her eyes.

Meanwhile, the sirens were in the library searching for the ancient book while trying not to raise suspicion.

“So, which one of these books is supposed to give us back our powers?” Aria asked.

“When you see it, you’ll know” Adagio said. The trio eventually arrived at the archives section. There, they found what they were looking for. Behind a glass case was an ancient book, it’s cover weathered and slightly torn. The title letters were somewhat faded, but they read ANCIENT SPELLS AND ARCANE MAGIC.

Sonata noticed noticed that the case was locked. “Great, now what?”

The three then noticed Miss Cheerilee. They went over to her and Aria tapped her on the shoulder. “Excuse me, but we’re interested in checking out that book in the glass case. Could you unlock it for us please?” She asked with pleading eyes.

“I’m sorry, but I don’t have the key.” Miss Cheerilee said. “Only Principal Celestia has it, and she only gives it out upon special request.”

Adagio, Aria, and Sonata walked away. “This is proving harder than I thought.” Adagio said.

“Girls, I’ve been thinking.” Sonata said. “Maybe we don’t need our powers back. I mean, is living like a regular teenage girl really so bad?”

“Are you crazy?!” Aria replied with a sneer. “We are supposed to be immortal sirens! These people are supposed to be our food! Are you saying that you’re happy living as cattle?”

Adagio stepped in between the two of them. “Enough! The three of us are needed to perform this spell and get our powers back, this much I know.” Adagio then turned and faced Sonata. “Until Aria and I are ready to perform the spell, I suggest you stay out of our way. Go and play with the humans. We don’t need you screwing things up for us.”

As Adagio and Aria walked away, Sonata felt like she was going to cry. Adagio and Aria were the only friends/family that she had ever known, but lately they felt like they were drifting apart. Sonata felt alone.

Thunderstruck walked with Rarity down the hallway in between class. “So, can you really help me out with Sonata?” He asked.

“Of course I can darling!” Rarity said with a smile. “All we need is a proper plan.” She then noticed Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Sunset, and Twilight. “And I know just who to consort with.”

Rarity and Thunderstruck met up with the others and explained what was going on. “So, do you girls have any ideas that can help?” Rarity asked.

Fluttershy was about to speak, but Applejack cut her off.

“Just be honest with her.”

Fluttershy tried to speak again, only to be cut off by Rainbow

“No, show her that you rock!”

Fluttershy tried to speak a third time, but was cut off by Pinkie Pie.

“Try and make her laugh!”

Thunderstruck then noticed Fluttershy trying to speak. “Do you have an idea Fluttershy?”

“Um, you could just talk to her.”

Thunderstruck rubbed the back of his head. “But I’m too nervous to even approach her.”

“I have a plan” Sunset said with a smile.

At lunchtime, Sonata sat in the cafeteria all by herself. “Oh, she looks so sad!” Said Rarity.

“Alright everyone, remember the plan.” Sunset led Thunderstruck and The Rainbooms over to Sonata’s table. “Hey! Mind if we sit with you?”

Sonata was more than a little surprised. “Um, sure.” The girls took their seats around Sonata, while Thunderstruck sat directly across from her.

Rarity spoke up. “Sonata, this the new student here at Canterlot Hight.”

Thunderstruck extended his hand. “Hi, I’m Thunderstruck.”

Sonata smiled and shook his hand. “Sonata Dusk. Nice to meet you.”

Sunset looked around at the others, then gave the signal to enact her plan by winking. She, Rarity, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow, Applejack, Fluttershy, Rarity, and Twilight all got up and left the table leaving leaving Sonata and Thunderstruck to themselves.

Sonata looked around, noticing that she was alone with Thunderstruck. “So, I guess it’s just the two of us.” She said while blushing.

“Yes it is.” Thunderstruck answered. He noticed that Sonata’s tray was full of tacos. “You must really love tacos.”

“Well, Duh! They’re only the best thing ever created!” Sonata then took a bite and and savored every second of it.

“Yeah, I like tacos too.” Thunderstruck took a bite of his and swallowed. “So, tell me about yourself.”

Sonata paused for moment. “Well, I live with my two friends. I guess you could say that we’re a band.”

“Really? What’s your band’s name?”

“The Dazzlings.”

Thunderstruck smiled. “That’s a cool name.”

Sonata then noticed the guitar by Thunderstruck’s side. “I see that you have a guitar, are you in a band?”

“No yet, but I do play. Music is one of my passions.”

“Can you play something right now?” Sonata asked.

“Sure.” Thunderstruck stood up, grabbed his guitar, and began to play.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiRn3Zlw3Rw

Everyone in the cafeteria applauded. “Wow, you were great!” Sonata cheered.

Thunderstruck sat back down. “Thanks. You said that you were in band, can you sing something right now?”

Sonata sank into her seat. “I...haven’t sung in quite a while.”

“Why is that?”

“It’s...complicated.” Sonata was then approached by Adagio and Aria.

“Um, who are you?” Adagio asked with a snarky attitude.

Thunderstruck extended his hand. “Hi, my name’s Thunderstruck. You must be Sonata’s friends.”

“That’s one way of putting it.” Aria said as she looked at Thunderstruck with disgust. “Come on Sonata, we need to get going.”

“But I’m not finished with my lunch.” Sonata pleaded.

“Too bad.” Adagio grabbed Sonata by the arm and dragged her off.

“Wait, can I talk with you later?” Thunderstruck called out.

Sonata looked back as Adagio and Aria were walking off. She dashed back over, pulled out a pen, and wrote down her address on a napkin.

“Sonata, we’re waiting!” Aria called.

“Coming!” Sonata turned to face Thunderstruck and flashed him a smile. “Talk to ya later!”

After watching Sonata walk off, Thunderstruck picked up the napkin. He smiled as he held close to his chest.

Author's Note

Fun fact: The scene where the rainbooms get up from the table and leave Thunderstruck and Sonata alone together was how my Dad met my mom.