As we made our way across the hall, the girls were already at work it seemed, each one tinkering away at something or another within the confines of their room. I made the conscious decision to see Rarity first, something about her just seemed, interesting. "Think the others will be ok with us coming so late?" You asked Fluttershy.

"Oh that? Well...I'm not really sure."

"Well, only one way to find out."

You and Fluttershy approached the white door, it's design was straight out of a fancy house with a fancy black design covering a good portion and a light purple fabric draped around the sides. You slowly let loose three knocks on the door, waiting as you heard a few shifts in sound within. "Be there in a moment Monsieur." A moment passed before finally, the door opened to reveal Rarity, wearing a very interesting clothing choice. "Well hello Lotus, please come in come in, J'insiste."

Instantly you stopped in your tracks, your eyes falling upon what she wearing. "Uh...Rarity right? Why...are you in a bathing suit?"

"Oh this...it's just a simple design I'm trying out."

"Well isn't it a bit...inappropriate...I mean what if someone just so happens to see you?" you said averting your eyes.

"Nonsense, my art is all about embracing the body. If anyone were to see me, I'd gladly model for them."

You couldn't help but tug at your collar, letting loose a few nervous coughs. "You're really...open aren't you?"

"As a model, It's my job to express how open I am. Oh, well hello Fluttershy, what brings you here?"

"I came to...um..."

It seemed she was even more shy around them than she was with you. Words left her mouth like the most complicated scrabble game ever, even worse when she would slowly hide herself behind you every time she messed up. You had no choice but to speak for her. "I think what she's trying to say is that she's interested in what you guys do, you know, outside of the council."

"Is that right? As a matter of fact, I don't recall her ever taking the time to spend time with us other than in class. Is the true Ms. President? Would you like to know what I do?" She gently nodded making Rarity practically squeal in excitement. "Don't you worry Fluttershy, by the time I'm done, we'll practically be sisters."

Both of you slowly made your way in, Rarity quickly closing the door behind you. The room was identical to Fluttershy's, only reversed, organized from top to bottom with clothes, accessories, and mannequins all wearing some sort of outfit. In the back of the room lay a small stage, two steps leading up to it. On the desk lay dozens of sketchbooks, all probably filled to the brim with designs and next to it, a large sewing machine. Its walls were painted with white and purple, not only that, but seemingly covered in a sort of abstract design of lines and curves. "Someone sure likes fashion."

She suddenly spun like a ballerina, stopping directly ahead of you, and letting her...assets jiggle. "You have an eye for creativity I see. Isn't it simply magnifique?"

"It's...overwhelming. How many designs have you created with all this?"

"At least 200 i'd say."

You eyes couldn't help widen at that statement. "200? You're kidding?"

"Well I started designing the day I came into Crystal High and haven't stopped since then, even if it's one minute of work."

"You're certainly dedicated. What do you think Fluttershy?"

No words even needed to be spoken as her eyes were literally lit up with stars. It's like she'd never seen a fashion designer in her life. "My my," Rarity began, giggling at her president's antics. "I believe that's a yes, simply Divin. As for my job as Treasurer and Event director, I think I made it pretty simple on stage. I take pride in handling all the funds that our school needs to fund our council, various events, and clubs around the school. I am also the main director for those events and make sure everything gets set up perfectly to suit the needs of the staff and students."

"That doesn't sound so hard."

"You have yet to even live a day of my life then. On top of having to bring the funds to the event, you also have to deal with anything that may affect the event. That means accidental damage, faulty equipment, idiotic students who think the idea of a party is stage diving, and even disagreements between legal organizations, such as those at job fairs and special events. Let's not forget that if I can't gather the funds, with or without help, the blame is all on me. It's more of a hassle then you think."

"Any normal person would bake under the pressure. How do you handle it all?"

"Keeping a calm and positive attitude usually does the trick, and well having a little help too."

"Help? Like who?"

"Another girl who goes to school here. She's yet to join the council and take full responsibility of event planner, but she definitely has an eye for decorating, I can tell. Now, on to my fashion designing darlings." With that, she made her way over to the opposite wall, a look of pure excitement on her face. "Feast your eyes on my latest designs!" she said pressing a button on the wall.

As soon as she did that, the small stage began to rotate, leading 2 sets of clothes to spin around. The first mannequin wore a black and white tux with a fedora, white fabric wrapped around the shoulders and the base of the fedora. The other wore a white dress with those fancy gloves that cover up to the upper arm. At the end of the gloves, that same white fabric was tied around the arm. Both you and Fluttershy simply clapped in amazement, both your interest in what she intended with these designs severely peaked. "I have to say Rarity, you've outdone yourself."

"Don't give your blessing just yet, not until you see what these designs can really do. As you can see with the tuxedo, I felt that smooth jazz would be a good inspiration for this one, incorporating the fedora to specifically go along with it only. The dress however, is not to uncommon from one you'd see at your everyday ball. That's why I added the something special."

"You mean the white fabric?"

"Precisely, but not just any fabric, pas du tout, a fabric that matches the exact emotion of what the wearer feels."

"So basically like a mood ring?"

"Well that's how Twilight explained it. If I'm correct, the fabric reacts to the natural body heat and hormones generated by the body of whoever wears it and changes colors based on it. Only heaven knows if I even understood her explanation correctly."

"So what if it really did change color based on emotions?"

"I'd be a sensation darling, of course not without Twilight's help. Say, you two seem willing no? Why don't you try them on?"

"I don't know about that Rarity."

"Well why not dear, I don't see any reason for you not too? As a matter of fact, what do you think Fluttershy?"

You both looked over to Fluttershy, who in the simplest sense was completely blushing up a storm. "I....would like to actually too actually...but only if Lotus does it too."

They both turned their attention to you, their eyes now deeply watching your expression for an answer. "Well Fluttershy isn't against the idea, what about Lotus?"

You couldn't help but sigh. "I've got no choice do I?"

"Not even a little." Rarity giggled as she gave you a mischievous smile. "Now, up you two go, and make sure not to rip the fabric." Rarity accompanied Fluttershy to what was Fluttershy's kitchen in her room, a small curtain covering the entrance as to indicate that it was the dressing room in Rarity's. You sat outside of course, careful not to go getting yourself into a situation you didn't want and proceeded to slip into the tux. With time you finished long before Fluttershy did, and your thoughts began to wander to your life before hand. To think that I've only been here a day and all this weird stuff has happened. I always had an issue making friends when it came down to it. I remember having that one circle of like 3 friends and that was it. That crazy happy go lucky Dianne would always have some type of fun planned after school, no matter what the day was like. It could be pouring rain and she would still find some way to make it enjoyable. Can't say I don't miss Arthur either, as outgoing as it gets and on top of that, he was practically the coolest guy in school. We hung out so much, we practically lived together. Wait, who was the third member of our group? Your train of thought was broken by the sound of Rarity's voice. "I assume you're ready Lotus dear?"

"Just about."

"Well then, introducing your date for this evening." With that Rarity, stepped out into the open motioning Fluttershy along with her. The first thing you saw was the sight of white heel stepping out, then Fluttershy to follow. She slowly turned towards you, her eyes meeting yours in an instant and a blush painting her face. Stunning was not a word that could describe this perfectly, no, it was an understatement. Fluttershy's small stature seemed to define the dress in it's beauty, her eyes shone like blue little gemstones and everything seemed to flow together so nicely, even the fabric on her arms which turned itself pink completely pink. Your breathing had become a bit erratic, not only that, but suddenly you could feel your heartbeat pulsing again and again. "Am I assume that you like it Lotus?"

"Y-yea, just...wow."

"That's exactly the expression I expect the masses to have when they see my designs. Simply magnifique"

"Do you...really like it?" Fluttershy struggled to utter making you tense up even more.

You hesitated to nod, your body as stiff as a rock but even so, you did. Her head turned toward the ground as she played with her fingers, obviously trying to avoid eye contact with you. "Say, what do you say to a trade?" Rarity asked.

"A trade?" you questioned.

"Indeed, I let you keep my illustrious design and you model for me every once in a while."

"I don't know how I feel about that, I mean me modeling?" You never saw yourself as model of all things. Sure you knew you at least had something going on, not helped by the countless times your teachers would say it, but you didn't feel worthy of being a model.

You were met with slight caressing touch from rarity upon your shoulder, her scanning you with an eagerness you weren't quite sure about. "I don't see any issues with your look darling, you're simply perfect. That complexion could kill any woman and that hair of your's is by far your most attractive feature."

"I guess you can count that but seriously, I don't even know how to model."

"I'll teach you."

You couldn't help but narrow your eyes at her. "There's no getting out of this is there."

"You are mine to use as I please of course." she said, her eyes giving off a predatory glare like some kind of hungry serpent.

It was kind of different from her usual self, something deep inside her seemed to turn her nice nature into a demanding princess. She was sure of her possession of you, not giving you a chance to even think about it before making you her play thing. This is her true nature it seemed. "I'm starting to think you're not as nice as you say you are."

"Nonsense, I'm the nicest person in this school. Now, I believe Twilight is expecting you soon. I'll pack the outfits up, and provided you promise to keep your end of the deal, deliver them to you after school."

Soon you found our way back into your regular clothes, the feeling of them compared to Rarity's clothes a bit underwhelming. As the two of them made their way out of the dressing area, Fluttershy quickly made her way back to your side. "You ready to go?"

She simply nodded as Rarity took notice. "My my, what a interesting connection you two have. I've never seen her cling to somebody so suddenly before."

"Yea, I can't explain it either."

"Well don't let me keep you any longer, be on your way."

"Right, thanks for the fashion lesson by the way."

"Aucun problème, as long as you remember our deal."

"Not like I have a choice." Without a moment to spare, you exited the room, Fluttershy in tow. You took notice of the doors around and without a second thought, instantly located Twilight's. Her door was, of course, outfitted like a lab door, a large pi symbol directly center of the window. You proceeded to knock on the door until a sign atop the door's frame got your attention. Press the button beside the door to get my attention. "She means this button here?" You said locating the button directly next to the door.

Upon pressing it, a loud crash could heard from inside alongside the sound of Twilight silently cursing to herself. "This is what I get...just come in would ya."

You and Fluttershy took your time entering as observed the room. the scheme of the room seemed to be a darker purple as the walls were shaded in multiple shades, the only thing different being the streaks of a pinkish violet line that went straight down the middle of the wall. On top of that, It was literally a pool of knowledge in here. On Twilight's desk was a desktop computer of unknown origin. As a game enthusiast, you pretty much had knowledge of a good portion of custom computers and what not, but that, that was something else. Next to her desk was a bookshelf filled to the brim with, well, books and on the other side, her bed. "You here Twilight?"

"Give me a sec, just finishing up cleaning up this mess." A few moments passed before she appeared from what was her back area, swiping the curtain aside. "And her I was thinking you'd never show up."

"Sorry, we got a little carried away."

"We? Oh Fluttershy, I didn't think you'd be here too."

"I came...to learn about all of you."

"Learn...but like, you're the student council president. Don't you already know about us?"

"She means your personal life." You quickly added. "As in your hobbies, likes, dislikes, that kind of thing."

"Oh that makes much more sense, rock on. So do you know what I do?"

"No, not exactly. We didn't really have a student council back in my school."

"Well no need for me to lecture you about it. I'm the student vice president meaning whatever Fluttershy can't work into her plans, I take care of. Historian doesn't even need that much explaining really, I just took notes of everything we do."

"I'm left to assume there is some sort of 'issue' with this role?"

"Not really, least not for me. I'm pretty good at organizing what I need to get done, even on top of my own stuff."

Fluttershy slowly examined the computer, her eyes following the curves and strange design of the monitor. "It...so strange."

"Strange but effective. I can run the biggest and baddest programs out there, you name it. Downside of course, it's not cheap."

"Like...a dozens bags of animal food expensive?" she said a sudden yet soft enthusiasm.

"Well yes that is expensive but not quite. Try at least ten dozen bags of animal food."

A gasp escaped Fluttershy, her hands covering her mouth in surprise. "Oh my...so...what can it do?"

"I'll show you." Twilight said as she lept into the rolling chair and slid over to the computer. Upon turning on the screen and logging in, a large wallpaper met your eyes, of Twilight standing alongside Rarity, Starlight, and Rainbow Dash. They all donned those headphones that Fluttershy seemed so fond of, and they all had an instrument near them. The funny thing is that Fluttershy wasn't in the photo at all despite being the president. "Welcome to the wonderful rocking world of Twilight Sparkle."

You couldn't help but take into account the dozen programs she had on her desktop dedicated to music. Some of them were supremely high end programs, costing anywhere from 100 to 130 bucks to acquire, others were simple and some were complex. It didn't take long for you to put two and two together. "You guys in some kind of band?"

"I suppose no one told you?"

"I mean I got the hint from the headphones but no not really."

"Interesting." She said standing up. "Well then, it's time I let you know what's up."

"What do you--"

You were instantly cut off by Twilight taking a pose, her body leaning forward as her hand rested on her hip. "We are!" The other hand went in a noticeable arc over her head before flashing a sideways peace sign with her left eye in the center. That eye remained closed in between her fingers, as to give off the impression of a wink. "The Crystal Rainbooms!"

A silence filled the air as you struggled to comprehend what you just witnessed. "The Crystal Rainbooms?"

"Yep. We are, in simplest terms, the school's inspirational music group. Sure there are a few others, but we run the school as far as I know. Every member is given specifically designed headphones to match and that is our trademark look. If you see anyone wearing headphones like these, than most likely they're in our band."

"So the student council is actually a music group? I would have never thought of that." you said in a sarcastic tone as if to follow some kind of cliche anime.

"Don't be rude, I know all about your little band in your last school."

"Wait what? H-how?"

"I don't use these brains for nothing. I did my research, might have snuck into the principal's office, the usual."

"Sneaking into the Principal's office is a usual thing for you? No offense but that's really creepy."

"Eh."

"Don't eh me, that's not what a normal student does and you know it."

"Do you wanna hear some tunes or not?" You nodded as she proceeded to open a folder on her desktop. "This was our biggest hit last year but we've long since topped it. But I must warn you, alot of our songs are....anime-ish."

"Anime-ish? How so?"

"Well just listen." she said pressing the play button.

Courage

As the song washed away your mind, you felt a since of courage in that song. "Wow, that was actually pretty good."

"You really think so?"

"Well I've never been one for the genre of anime like songs except for maybe this one song I liked before we moved her, but I feel as though your music is a good start."

"The Crystal Rainbooms thank you."

"Say, what exactly are the roles in your group?"

"Roles? Well if you mean who does what, then Rainbow is on the drums, Rarity is on the base, I'm on guitar and back up vocals, and Starlight is our illustrious lead singer."

"You guys sure got a voice on you. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't lost in just that at first."

"Oh you charmer you. Say, when you have time, do you perhaps want to watch us play?"

You had to take that into account for a moment, your thoughts wondering to any plans you may have had but ultimately, none were that important. "I'm game if I get to hear more music, but I have a question. I'm seeing all of you, but what about Fluttershy?"

"Good question." She said placing her head to rest on her hand. "What about you Fluttershy? We've been asking you for a year to join up with us just so we can get to know you."

"Well...I'm not exactly...fond of....all those people..." She nervously uttered. "I...just can't breathe and my heart starts beating super fast and--"

"A case of stage fright, I see now. You are naturally shy so this was expected. Tell you what, If you join up with us then we'll just work up to it, no need to embarrass you, sound good?"

You had no idea Fluttershy was this shy. Her body tensed up at even the thought of her so called friends staring her down as she attempted to play. "I...don't know."

"Pleaseeee?" Twilight begged as she gave Fluttershy the puppy dog eyes.

"N-no!" she yelled her soft voice finally reaching a volume unlike which you had heard before. After a moment of letting that sink in, she opened her eyes, nervously looking at both you before closing them in fear. "I-I gotta go."

Like a little bullet, she ran out of the room, quickly to her own, before shutting and locking the door. You couldn't help but annoyingly look at Twilight in her guilt. "Nice going."

"Hey, don't put this on me, I didn't know she would take it that far."

"Well now we know exactly she can be. Maybe dial it down next time instead of pushing it on her."

"Duly noted. Any who, what's next?"

"Well I assume she'll calm down soon enough. In the meantime, I'll head over to Starlight's."

"I assume you'll get along quite nicely considering your love for female singers."

And this, kids, is why shouldn't hang around people who love to snoop. "You're to nosy for your own good."

"I am aware thank you."

You couldn't help but sigh as you left the room. Twilight was a bit of an egghead on top of that rock out personality, easily more knowledgeable than anyone else in the school but ten times more nosy because of it. Hopefully she doesn't blab to anyone about that little mistake you made in your last school. You turned around, your gaze falling upon Fluttershy's door. Inside, she was just motionless at her desk, making little motions here and there as to not fall into complete boredom. You could tell she was more social than she'd like to be, but to break her out of that shell, you'd need to do something crazy enough to force her. With that, you made your way over the door left to Fluttershy's, which unlike the others, seemed strangely normal. No designs, no strange symbols, no character, just normal. You knocked a few times and waited. Strange enough, no one was coming to the door. You once again delivered a few knocks and realized the door was unlocked. Something was telling you not to enter so suddenly but you did so anyway. "Hello? Anyone in here?"

Taking a step in, you realized the room was empty until a slight humming got your attention. Starlight appeared from beyond her curtain covered area wearing nothing but a pair of panties and very loose bra. As soon as your eyes met, your entire face matched the pink of your hair. Her eyes seemed to confusingly stare at you until she looked down and back up. They shot wide in realization, then narrowed at you in anger. "What do you think you're doing?"

"I-I-I can explain, just hear me out."

"I don't need an explanation, I need you to get out!"

"S-sorry!"

"Don't freaking just stand there!" she said grabbing you by your shirt and literally tossing you like a baby doll into Rarity's door. "Pervert!" she said closing the door.

"Ow..."

Within seconds, Rarity opened her door wondering what that sound was. "Oh my, are you ok Lotus?"

"F-fine, just walked into a sticky situation is all."

"Oh non, you didn't just walk into her room did you?"

"M-maybe."

As she helped you to your feet, she continued. "Perhaps someone should have warned you that she can be a bit...free with her body."

"Definition of free?"

"She is openly half naked in her room most of the time she's in there. Unlike me however, she's very self conscious of who sees here like that."

"Those two statements completely contradict each other."

"You're telling me. Quickly, here she comes. You best explain yourself." Rarity said closing her door.

"Thanks for the advice I guess." You took a moment to crack your back and fix any other bone she may have popped out of place before approaching her door again. Her evil glare was almost instantaneous as she stepped into the doorway. "Uh...hey."

"Don't you hey me. Wanna explain why you were peaking on me?"

"I wasn't doing anything of that sort I promise. I knocked a couple times and when you didn't come to the door, I made the stupid decision of coming in."

"Righhhht." she said in a sarcastic tone. "Well now that I'm dressed, you can come in now."

"Uh right." As you entered, you were surprised that her room wasn't as decorated as the others. Her walls were plain white, a bookshelf stood next to her desk on the left side of the room and a bed on the right, covers and sheets themed after that famous singer, Rara. She had a brown rug and that was about it, save for the couple of notebooks on her desk, the few books she had in her bookshelf and the laptop sitting upon her desk. "Hmm?"

"What?" She bluntly asked.

"I'm just surprised is all. Your room isn't as fleshed out as the other's rooms, more normal than anything."

"I didn't get time to decorate alright." She bluntly responded. "Do me a favor and just sit down somewhere, not on my bed."

"Your room, your rules." You took your seat at the desk, watching as she returned to her bathroom. After a few moments, you took interest in the notebooks sitting on her desk, all marked with some kind of identifying name. The first was a diary, leaving that alone. The next was, of course, her ideas as a student representative, which you could assume she goes around and writes ideas for new events that the students want. The last one peaked you interest though, the name reading, Lyrics. You flipped through the pages with a sense of wonder, and soon came to one that you suddenly remembered. It was a song you remembered listening to with these same lyrics a long time ago. The minute they hit your brain, you could remember the tune, the way it was sung, everything. It was dated a year back and that was around the time you needed it.

"What are you doing?" Starlight's voice faded in as you came back to reality. "I said what the heck are you doing?"

"I was just..."

"Snooping again?!"

"Well yea, but not for what you think."

She growled a bit before sighing. "Explain?"

"Well, Twilight showed me the band you guys are in. When she told me you were the lead singer, I couldn't help but admire your voice. You sound so into your music as if your the person in the stories that the lyrics talk about. When I saw the book on the table, I couldn't help but snoop a bit."

"Next time ask pervert." she said snatching the book away from you. A moment later, her expression seemed a bit curious yet concerned. "Um...what did you think?"

"About the lyrics? Well, I really liked the soul you pour into it, the start of a great writer I always say. But there was one set of lyrics that got my attention, the one with the title, 'On a journey'."

"On...a journey? I don't know what you're talking about."

"Then what's this file on your laptop." you said double clicking the file.

"No!" She screamed as she attempted to quickly close only to fall flat in front of you.

On a journey

As the words flowed through the room, you felt a sense of release envelop you, a sense of peace. It was this song that you remembered.

With it's end, Starlight shot up, her eyes narrowed and her face incredibly blushed. "Y-you...weren't supposed to hear that..."

"W-why? I don't see anything wrong, you sounded great, and the incorporation of the male singer, a good addition."

"S-shut up..."

"But..."

"Just be quiet, I don't want to hear it. Get out and don't ever come back."

"Hold up Starlight, I didn't mean for it escalate this quickly."

"I said," she said shoving me out the door. "Get out!"

"That was...different." As you realized what happened, you were left mentally sore. Not only were attacked twice upon entering said school, but now three girls are completely confused with you. You couldn't tell what Starlight's problem was, that song was amazing. It was surreal to listen to it again, the sound of her voice echoing through your mind and your soul. That was her voice, the same voice that got you through the time before the move. Things weren't always rainbows and sunshine back then, your mom wasn't that pure example of happiness. She would try her best sure but there were times where the frustration of raising two kids on her own seemed to have confusing effects, the long nights of her coming home drunk, the constant arguments she would start on a daily basis. You only had one outlet and that always involved a set of headphones."

"Idiot..." A voice called out from beside the door.

You barely noticed it's presence, and even less, knew who it belonged to until you turned your head. "R-Rainbow, what are you doi--" you barely managed to get out before she grabbed your shirt and ripped you away from your position.

"Just get a move on already, we need talk."

Author's Note

As it seems your focus falls on three separate characters at once, I assure you, this story is about Lotus and Fluttershy, but what's an anime like story without building up the characters?