A Dazzling Encounter

Sunset felt like she trapped herself in a corner with what she had promised the Dazzling's. Due to her prior experiences with the portal she knew it would be troublesome for them to return to Equestria. (If all they said was true they would instantly have the entire empire under their control. If I had a way to contact the girls we could stand a chance against them but, they're all at home right now.) While Sunset thought to herself over what to do, Adagio made a strange request.

"Sonata dear could you please play a song for the people on the bus." Sonata nodded her head and, began to sing a nursery rhyme. Her singing wasn't at all any good but, she was seemingly getting a bad looks from others. Sunset was getting more and more aggravated by her awful singing. Suddenly Twilight couldn't stand it anymore and, yelled "Oh my god. Please be quiet already."

Then as she said that a passenger came to Sonata's defense telling her "You don't have to yell at her like that young lady. She has every right to practice her singing where she wants." Twilight calmed down but, as she did another passenger on the bus came to her defense. Sunset was puzzled at first at what was going on but, before she knew the entire bus was filled with conflict.

Sunset thought (These people should be getting out off of work by now. Why are they wasting their energy over this? They could be doing something better with their time.) Suddenly Sunset realized what was happening. This was like at the battle of the bands where they fed off the students negative energy.

Adagio turned towards Sunset saying "Did you figure it out yet? Soon we will have more power than we need to get out of this dump. Understand that you are out of your element Sunset Shimmer. I bet you've fallen into despair by now knowing we could kill you both at any moment. Soon that will be something one of you won't see coming."

Adagio laughed quietly in the bus as the other passengers continued to argue. She was so lost in her joy in her victory she kicked up her legs and, put them on top of Aria's. Usually she wouldn't challenge Aria by doing this mostly due to the fact that Aria wasn't as obedient to her as Sonata was. Before Adagio had to reason with Aria and, even outsmart her suspicion to keep her in place. If all else failed she would rarely have to fight her over leadership.

However today Aria knew that opposing her today would not be the best thing to do. Aria knew that Adagio's anger was as high as her potential anger. Before, this was Aria's major argument against Adagio because of her rash action when plans go south. Still she would not be here if it weren't for Adagio's ambitious character. She decided to swallow her pride and, endure Adagio's arrogant nature.

Adagio's head laid nicely on top of Sonata's thighs as, she retreated to her thoughts. She thought that (Now after thousands of years in this nest of failures we escape in vain of that old unicorn. I will burn all his efforts of keeping his United Kingdom of ponies safe from more powerful beings such as us. Still I will have to deal with those ponies who are ruling the factions. Still how bad can fighting a unicorn, a Pegasus, and a dirt pony.)

Suddenly Adagio felt a slap hit her face. Adagio quickly sat up looking directly at Aria asking "What is it?" Aria pointed at the school and, simply said "We're here princess." Adagio got up and, said "Girls lets get going before the bus leaves." Adagio grabbed Sunset's hand and, slightly crushed it.

Aria grabbed Twilight and, began walking off the bus. Once the bus left Adagio then said "Well, well, well. Now that we are all here and, no one is around what do we need to open this little portal to good old Equestria. However I must repeat myself clearly now. If there is any foul play here we will just have to kill you and, your friends as compensation."

Adagio squeezed Sunset's hand even harder breaking part of Sunset's hand. Adagio seemingly watched her with pleasure as, she squirmed on the campus ground. Adagio began to walk circles around Sunset. She knew from experience that doing this would cause Sunset to worry since, she could possibly try to anticipate the next attack. Adagio was toying with Sunset at this point and, it was making Aria lose her composure.

Aria believed she knew she needed to stop Adagio. Aria gave Twilight to Sonata and, began walking towards Adagio. Aria stopped Adagio and, "Adagio you need to calm down right now. We need her to open the portal otherwise we will be stuck here again." Aria then looked Adagio deep in her eyes with an extremely serious expression.

Sunset began to notice this intense stare down between the two sirens. She saw that Adagio's mood changed completely when Aria intervened. She wondered (Does Aria have something on Adagio? She must have some type of edge over her. I have to find out somehow.)

Adagio closed her eyes and, said "Fine Aria. Your right we should wait until we get the portal open. Still we need to make sure they don't try anything funny so, how about I break one of their arms. I will even let you have the first crack at it Aria. What ya say huh?"

Aria then said "No. We just have to get them to open the portal. Hell you haven't even let them explain how to open the portal yet. Your being rash again and, its about to cost us again. I think you need to take the backseat."

Aria knew that what she had asked was damn near taboo when it came to Adagio but, she knew that Adagio wouldn't risk victory for her petty grudges. Aria also knew that Adagio wouldn't let this slide so easily. If by some chance that either Sunset or Twilight got free she would have to keep an eye more so on Adagio than the prey. However this would be the case if Adagio did decide to back down. If she didn't then she would be stuck trying to heal and, stop some of Adagio's harder punches.

Adagio found herself in a very sticky situation. Her authority was being challenged for the first time in a long time. Aria would only be this brave if she was over looking something obvious. Adagio couldn't see what it was since, she was on a winning streak. She kept thinking to herself (What am I over looking?)

She thought (I guess me hurting her would make things hard for her to tell us anything. Still our magic will take care of her wounds. Why is she being so defiant now of all times? Fine. Its not like I haven't been here before.)

Adagio then said "Alright Aria I will let you lead. I will even be so nice that I will heal their boo boos. All I want is for us is to return home where we are praised as goddesses again." As she said that she healed Sunset's hand and, picked her up stood besides Sonata. Adagio then bowed to Aria then said "I am at your command dear."

Through the entire time Sunset was amazed to see that Adagio was actually taking a supporting role to Aria. Sunset had always suspected Aria was somewhat rebellious to Adagio but, not at this scale. Sunset thought she was at a favorable position despite how small it was. Not to mention this would be a good opportunity to clown her sadistic advisory. Sunset said quietly "Here I thought that you were the one in charge."

Adagio ignored the her taunts as best she could. Sunset knew this technique well and, began tugging at Adagio further. She said "Ya know I use to have a great fear for you after our first encounter. Now seeing you like this I can only say I might have given you to much credit. Even with all this power you still come second. First star swirl, us, now Aria of all people."

Adagio wanted to throw Sunset across the campus and, stone her to death with the rubble. Adagio then began to crush Sunset's shoulder. She then said "Look here you insect. The only reason I haven't crushed you yet, is because your a fucking tool. We will use you and, once we're finished I will tare you apart."

Sunset fell to the ground and, was beginning to pass out. Adagio cut deep into her shoulder and, could feel the inside of her collarbone. Sunset wasn't expecting to be harmed to this extent since they knew she was one of the only people to know about the portal. She was losing consciousness and, could only see the glow of both Aria's and Adagio's eyes. Suddenly Sunset felt the hand of Sonata coming to her aid.

Sonata expression was more stern and, mature for her usual demeanor. She was displeased at the sight of her only friends in a heated argument. Sonata then said "You two can run into the school and, prepare for something interesting. Understand that I can't let the both of you leave campus. I will need time to handle this little matter."

Sonata's way of speaking surprised Sunset as it was something she would hear from Rarity. She thought (Was she just pretending to be naïve to make us lower our guard. These Dazzling are more than they seem. How much did they underestimate us that they didn't show this side of them before. We don't even have princess Twilight's crown anymore.)

Sunset grabbed Twilight and, ran towards the back of the school.