Music In Usby BallisticzebraChaptersPrologueChapter 1Chapter 2PrologueIt was on top of a secluded mountain that had yet to be named. But on that night you could see a person trudging up it with a sword strapped to his belt. He had been traveling for days after having visitors and visions of another world. They had told him that they were trapped and the way to get them out was to travel to the world that they were from. He was going to the place where the portal to that world was. I made it. About time. The man thought to himself. But before he had taken many steps into the cave, a man in a blue robe dropped down from the ceiling with a staff and a long white swirling beard. He was the classic wizard, “Starswirl the bearded I presume?” The man asked. “I am Starswir- wait how did you know that?” Starswirl wondered befuddled. “Someone told me. I had to come here to do something, but that story is a drag and it would probably bore you. So, long story short, I am here to take your staff so I can travel to the Human version of Equestria” “I cannot let you do that I am afraid. I have sworn to protect this staff and the portals to the universes!” "But, your an old guy..." "Yes, I realize, but that doesn't mean I am weak and helpless like the old guys of your world!" "Yeah, yeah, sure now can I have the staff or not?" “Well I was hoping to do this the easy way, but I guess I will have to defeat and kill you. Stupid old man, trying to protect every universe when he probably can't protect himself.” The man said while drawing the concealed sword from his scabbard. “You shall not pass!” Starswirl yelled while slamming his staff down onto the stone floor of the cave. The man charged at Starswirl and rammed into him to get him off balance. Starswirl stumbled and fell, but quickly got up and dodged the swipe of the sword that would have most certainly killed him if he had not moved. Starswirl then tried to swipe at the man with his staff which succeeded, hitting the man hard and sending him flying into the wall. It went on like this for a while, going back and forth, one not truly being the better of the other. That is, until the man knocked Starswirl down hard enough to knock the wind out of him. The man advanced on him and pinned him before Starswirl could get up and held the sword high above him. “Sorry old man,” the man stated as he brought the sword down upon him. “No wai-!” But Starswirl’s cry got cut off as the sound of a sword sliced sounded throughout the mountain top. The man took the sword and threw it to the other end of the cave. When he had grabbed the staff he sensed something in the air and a second later a dark rift opened from thin air revealing 3 figures covered in shadows. The man sighed as he found out he accidentally butt-dialed them using the device he got from when they first talked to him. “Is it done?” One of them asked. “Would I have the staff in my hand if it wasn’t?” The man said back in an annoyed tone. “Hey! Don’t yell at us! Not if you don’t want your reward,” The second figure hissed. “Fine! Fine! Just tell me how to work it and I’ll be on my way,” He then said under his breath Lazy bums “First put it in the hole in the middle of all the portals, then make the staff face the portal you want to activate, it should stay open until the staff goes through that portal,” The third and final figure explained. “Ok got it I will update weekly,” The man said "Weekly? What about daily huh bub?" The second figure said again. "Hey is it me or you that got everyone to go against you and get you all banished for the second time? Also, I won't always be able to talk to you will I? With the magic not being as strong and with me or you being busy always..." "Ugh, he has gotten to smart, you taught him to much!" the 1st figure scolded the 3rd. "Hey it isn't my fault you did the magic wrong!" "You both are to braindead to do anything right! Especially you-!" The man shut off the communication so he could concentrate, he then went into the main cavern and put the staff into the hole as the figure had instructed. He then made the staff face the portal to human equestria. Which ignited the portal. The man then proceeded to take out the staff and right before he went through the portal he thought to himself. I wonder what this will transform into when I go through? For he knew that the staff would transform into a non magical item to not draw attention to itself. He figured it would be a stick of some sort. And with that argument in his head solved he stepped through the portal saying to himself. “Be ready Equestrian girls, Be ready.” And with that he jumped into the portal, beginning our journey, and our story. Preview for next chapter After school ended the girls went to Pinkie Pie's house as it was right next to the cafe, practically right on top of it. This reminded Sunset of something Princess Twilight had told her recently. "Pinkie did you know that in equestria that your counterpart actually lives and works in sugarcube corner?" Sunset said to Pinkie Pie which made her eyes go wide in shock and excitement. "OH MY GOSH REALLY? DOES THAT MEAN THAT I COULD EAT CANDY AND TREATS WHENEVER I WANT!" Pinkie shouted to the heavens. "Well, yeah I guess so-" Sunset got cut off by a pink blur headed back to school. "Please tell me she's not," Twilight said a few seconds before Pinkie got back with a sackful full of candies and brownies and such. "She is," Rarity answered after she returned. "How did you even get too Ponyville that fast? That is a 4 hour train ride!" Sunset said in disbelief right when her book was vibrating, she took it out as the others were trying to get pinkie to go and put it back, Sunset, Why did I just see your Pinkie Pie come to my castle, Rarity's, Fluttershy's, Applejack's, Rainbow Dash's houses and to sugarcube corner? Twilight, Sorry Twi, I was telling her about how she lives at sugarcube corner in your world and she just took off without any of us able to stop her. Wait a second, she didn't run into herself did she? Thank goodness no because if she had it would have been the end of the worlds as we knew it. Your right about that, sorry for the inconvenience and I will be sure not to tell her anything like that again, talk to you later bye. Bye. Author's Note Thank you all for reading my story! And The chapters will definitely be getting longer from now on so if you think this was a little short it was just because of it being the prologue. And later on I will have a little guessing game about who you think it is! Comment below what you think and I am willing to change anything about the chapter if you find any grammatical or spelling mistakes in it! Hope you enjoyed! -BallisticZebra Chapter 1It was lunch time in the high school and the EQG were getting their food, talking while doing it. “Are you girls ready for our gig tonight at Sugarcube corner?” Sunset Shimmer asked excitedly while choosing the chicken salad from the line. “Um, duh! I am even more pumped because our band is 20% cooler than all the others,” Rainbow Dash loudly stated drawing the attention of the other kids in the lunch line. “Can you be a little more muffled? You are louder than rattlesnakes in a bull fight,” Applejack reprimanded Dash after they weren't being watched anymore. “Wait, what is that even supposed to mean?” Rainbow asked, not understanding Aj's countryism (A/N I have absolutely no idea how to spell that or if that is the correct version of it,) "It means to shut your Pinkie Pie hole and be quiet," Aj answered, not understanding why no body ever understood her. “Of COURSE I’m excited Sunset! I mean we are playing at a PARTY for celestia's sake!” Pinkie Pie yelled at her and almost blowing everybody’s ears off after scaring them half to death. “Pinkie, darling, you have to calm down. I do have to say I am intrigued about if we will do wellm” Rarity promptly said with a gleam in her eyes. “I am excited as well! I have planned out the best angles for the lighting to make it a perfect session!” Twilight told them all while taking out her graph paper to show the others her plans. "Twi, not the time, I don't think we could handle listening to that," RD said, causing Twilight to put her papers away with a disappointed look on her face. "We still appreciate it though! You always make sure we get the most out of our band sessions," Sunset said to get her friend's spirits back up, which worked to Sunset's relief. "Thanks Sunny. Now what am I having for lunch?" Sci-Twi muttered bringing out another graph to determine the best options for lunch. “I am excited as well,” Fluttershy stated quietly in her own way for the first time. "As long as I don't have to sing," “Great! I know we will do great, I am hoping we can head over soon after school ends,” Sunset said while they were walking to their table. They sat down to eat, talk, do homework, or for one in particular nap. Sunset and Twilight were comparing answers about the history test they had just taken when Aj stopped their conversation and asked a question. "S'cuse me for interrupting but isn't easting that chicken hard for you?” Applejack asked while pointing to Sunset’s chicken salad, considering that back where she is from they were horses themselves. “It is harder at some points but I started trying different kinds of meat since it seems to be a major deal,” Sunset sheepishly grinned. “Sunset, you do know that there are people who only eat plant stuff don't you? It's called being a vegetarian or vegan,” Rainbow dash explained to Sunset still sounding drowsy after waking up when she heard the word 'meat'. “Really? People do that by choice here?” Sunset couldn’t believe that she had gone years in this world without ever hearing about this. “They are, I am a vegan personally since every time I even think about eating an animal it makes me almost barf,” Fluttershy answered while adding. "Especially ever since I started communicating with them." “Even if I don't have to eat this, I most definitely am! This stuff tastes amazing!” Sunset gleefully said while biting into some more of the salad with passion, amusement was evident on most of the girls' faces while one looked about ready to puke. There were still about 10 minutes left so the EQG talked until the lunch bell rang, to which they all went to their afternoon classes. After school was over they all went to Pinkie's house, which was on top of Sugarcube corner. This reminded Sunset of something Princess Twilight had told her recently. “Hey Pinkie, have I told you that your counterpart both works and lives in the ponyville version of Sugarcube?” Sunset asked which made Pinkie's eyes and body go completely hyper. “OH MY GOSH REALLY? DOES THAT MEAN THAT I CAN GO THERE AND GET FREE DESSERTS AND TREATS ANYTIME I WANT?!?!” Pinkie shouted to her friends, even though everyone in a mile radius could hear it. “Well, I guess you could do that but the thing is-” Sunset got cut off by a pink blur headed back to school shouting "WEEEEEEEE". “Tell me she isn't.” Twilight said not wanting to believe what she knew was happening. "She is," Rarity answered, dealing with stuff like this all too often. A few seconds later Pinkie was back with her arms and hair full of cupcakes and other treats. “Ok, how did you even do all of that in under a minute? It is a four hour train ride just from Canterlot to Ponyville!” Sunset said in disbelief, wondering what was happening. As she was thinking her book vibrated, she took it outside so she wouldn't be disturbed as the others were trying to convince Pinkie to put it all back, Sunset, Why did I just see your Pinkie Pie come to my castle, Rarity’s, Fluttershy’s, Applejack’s, Rainbow Dash’s houses and then proceed to ransack sugarcube corner of most of it's treats? Twilight, Sorry Twi, I was telling her about how she lives at sugarcube corner in your world and she just took off without any of us able to stop her. Wait a second, she didn’t run into herself did she? Thank goodness no because if she had it would have been the end of the worlds as we knew it. You're right about that, I can imagine it now, all I am wondering is how she got there and back so fast when there is a train ride 4 hours long? I moved the mirror to the castle so that I can come and go whenever I want. It's Pinkie Stinking Pie Better question, how did she carry all of the treats back when she is an earth pony? I will have to ask her about that. Well, sorry for the inconvenience. Cya later. Bye. Sunset then closed the book and told the others what Pinkie had done. When they all heard about it the friends scolded Pinkie and made her promise never to do it again. Pinkie even did her most elaborate and binding promise, The Pinkie Promise, since she was so sorry. They all forgave her, but not without Scolding her for a second time. "Hey Pinkie, how did you carry all of those treats when you are an earth pony?" Sunset asked, not able to resist. "Which one is the earth pony again?" Pinkie responded. "The one without horns and wings," "Well I definitely wasn't that! I had both a horn AND wings, though those don't exist in pony world do they?" Pinkie told everyone while they had baffled and shocked expressions on their faces. "Whaaat?" “Hey, let’s all go inside girls the weather is getting pretty bad out here,” Fluttershy said and they all filed into the house to get ready for the gigwith the weather starting to worsen. All except for Sunset who stayed behind for a few seconds to mutter to herself, "Huh, Princess Pinkamena Diane Pie.." And she walked back inside just as the first few rain drops were starting to fall. The thing they didn’t know yet was that 10 minutes before Pinkie had went through the portal a mysterious man had came out through the portal with a dark cloak on. “Finally,” he hissed out.”I thought I was never going to come out of that,” He walked into the school, knowing some of the layout because the sirens had told him what the school looked like and how to move around it. Ugh, time to get rid of this awful thing, He thought as he threw his cloak into the dumpster right next to the entrance, which wasn't a very good place for one to be. There weren't many kids or teachers left as most of the extra curricular activities had wrapped up. He hoped that the person he needed was still in there, since in order for this to work he needed to get rid of them. He was walking around the school when all of a sudden he saw a Guy who looked exactly like himself, minus the colorful hair and skin. "What in this world makes everything so colorful?" He thought to himself as he followed him until they were in a very secluded hallway. He reached up and placed the gag around the doppleganger's mouth, using the chemical that the cloth was enveloped in to make the double pass out quickly. He checked the pockets of the double for everything and then dragged him for a while until he found a good place to store him and keep him until he was done with his dirty work. "I'll come feed you every day ad leave you some entertainment so you don't go crazy or starve," The figure said as he locked the room and walked away, checking the items that were in the pockets. Nothing much in his pockets, just a wallet with barely any money, driver's license, a picture he would assume are the double's brothers. I can work with all of this, ah, seems like I have a band gig to show up too today, better go catch up with my bros. He ran out of the school until he saw two figures that looked like the ones from the picture and caught up with them. "Sorry, this sounds like the lamest excuse ever but I got lost in the school," He told them hoping they wouldn't notice he wasn't their real brother. "..." They said as they told him it was fine and they were glad that he wasn't late. Perfect. The plan has been set in motion.... Author's Note I hope you enjoyed this chapter. Please comment with any critiques so that I can improve this story! I will be answering as many questions I can with any problems in the Comment section! I have updated this so if you read it before I edited it than please tell me if this version is better or the previous version! Aloha! Chapter 2“Rarity, come on! If you don’t get out of there soon we are gonna be late!” Rainbow said, outside of Pinkie’s bathroom where Rarity was changing. “Oh, please! We can not possibly be late. After all we are right next to sugarcube corner. It is only a 30 second walk.” Rarity replied putting on some makeup. “Yeah, but it’s 5 minutes to 6 already, and we still have to set up the equipment.” “What!? Why didn’t you tell me darling?!?!?” Rarity swung open the door immediately, slamming Rainbow into the wall with it. She ran out of the room, almost trampling the rest of the group as she started to rush down the stairs. “At least she came out,” Fluttershy said from the back of them. “Well did she have to assault me with a door while doing it? This door doesn’t even open this way…” Rainbow Dash groaned, still behind the door. “Come on everyone, we don’t want to be late now do we?” Twilight said while following Rarity. “Don’t worry, I’m coming hun.” “Yeah, yeah, I hear ya. You could have at least helped me from behind the door.” “Coming.” “Yay! It is FINALLY TIME?!??!?!?!” “Calm down Pinkie, we don’t want a repeat of what happened with the cookie sale for our fundraiser.” “Sorry Sunset…” After finally getting Rarity out of Pinkie’s house they walked over to Sugarcube corner. It turns out the other band hadn’t arrived yet either so the show was postponed for a little bit, which meant that cupcakes weren’t being thrown like some person thought or asleep like another did. Since it was postponed until the other band arrived the girls used the time to set up their equipment. “Thank goodness that the other band wasn’t here yet, otherwise there might have been a riot!” Twilight was saying while plugging in the speakers. “I am sure that there wouldn’t have been, you know how friendly this town is. They most likely would have just been a little miffed, nothing to worry about,” Sunset assured her. “Yeah, I guess you’re right, are we almost ready?” Sci-Twi asked. “Just a few more speakers and we will be rocking!” Rainbow dash answered, strumming an air guitar. A few minutes later they started to hear a few grumbles about how it was 30 minutes past the initial start time. “Ok, maybe we should, get out there before a riot insues,” Sunset rushed over to Mrs. Cake to tell them they were ready, “Alright guys, let’s do this!” “Now everyone put your hands together for the Rainbooms!” Mrs Cake said introducing the group, stepping off the stage as the stepped on. “Three! Two! One!” (I feel it stirrin' deep down inside my soul The rhythm's taking hold, and it's about to roll A million sparkles falling across the floor So, Dj, give it more, it’s what we're looking for Dance the night away All our friends right by our side It doesn’t matter what style you bring We’re about to go on that ride! (hey) It’s dance magic, once you have it Let your body move, step into the music It’s dance magic, and it’s electric Let your body move to the music Pinkie Pie [rapping] Doesn't matter what style you got Just keep dancin' on that spot Your friends like you for who you are Dance queen, on the scene, superstar! Crystal Prep, you got the moves Rainboom bringin' all the grooves Put it together and make it fit Crystal Rainbooms, dance magic All Dance the night away All our friends right by our side It doesn't matter what style you bring We're about to go on that ride (Hey!) It's dance magic, once you have it Let your body move, step into the music It's dance magic, and it's electric Let your body move to the music Crystal Rainbooms got a style that's all our own Dancin' nonstop, body movin' in the zone Bring whatever style you got 'Cause the party is goin' on It's dance magic, and it's electric Let your body move to the music) When the song had finished everyone in the cafe stood up and gave the Rainbooms a standing ovation for their performance. Fluttershy quickly bowed and hurried off the stage while the others for the most part just bowed, with the exception of Rainbow. Who stayed and tried to get the crowd’s applause louder and louder until Applejack had to come up and basically drag her to the back stage. “That. Was. Awesome!” Rainbow yelled when they got to the back and away from the applause. “I would say that was pretty awesome, wouldn’t you agree girls?” Twilight asked. “Spectacular! The one thing that would have made it better would have been for us all to wear those costumes I made!” Rarity squealed while the rest of them just groaned and sighed. “Well, since the next band is coming on we should get out there so we can cheer them on,” Applejack said, hearing music start in the cafe. The friends all agreed and they went to sit down after setting down their instruments. They made it just as Mrs. Cake was announcing the next band. “And now put your hands together, and clap for our next band of the Opposite gender, Stampede!” The band then proceeded to walk on the stage, and it was indeed made up of the opposite gender with it being made up of 3 boys. “Pff, probably a rock band that thinks girls are gross and wek,” Rainbow said as they started playing Classic by MKTO. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ba_qTPA4Ds There was a few seconds of stunned silence before the whole Restaurant exploded with cheers and applause. Even the Rainbooms were left shocked, especially Rainbow. "Who was that? I mean, not that I am impressed or anything, since we were so much better!" Rainbow tried to assure herself. "Rainbow, they said who they were, weren't you listening! They are called Stampede!" Applejack told her. "Huh, stupid name too." And with that Rainbow left to backstage, with the confused group following after her. Author's Note Thank you for reading this chapter! And if you have any questions or criticisms then please ask me in the Comments section or DM me until. I will try and answer every question until I post the next chapter, to which I won't answer any on this chapter as regularly. Au Revoir! -Ballisticzebra
PrologueIt was on top of a secluded mountain that had yet to be named. But on that night you could see a person trudging up it with a sword strapped to his belt. He had been traveling for days after having visitors and visions of another world. They had told him that they were trapped and the way to get them out was to travel to the world that they were from. He was going to the place where the portal to that world was. I made it. About time. The man thought to himself. But before he had taken many steps into the cave, a man in a blue robe dropped down from the ceiling with a staff and a long white swirling beard. He was the classic wizard, “Starswirl the bearded I presume?” The man asked. “I am Starswir- wait how did you know that?” Starswirl wondered befuddled. “Someone told me. I had to come here to do something, but that story is a drag and it would probably bore you. So, long story short, I am here to take your staff so I can travel to the Human version of Equestria” “I cannot let you do that I am afraid. I have sworn to protect this staff and the portals to the universes!” "But, your an old guy..." "Yes, I realize, but that doesn't mean I am weak and helpless like the old guys of your world!" "Yeah, yeah, sure now can I have the staff or not?" “Well I was hoping to do this the easy way, but I guess I will have to defeat and kill you. Stupid old man, trying to protect every universe when he probably can't protect himself.” The man said while drawing the concealed sword from his scabbard. “You shall not pass!” Starswirl yelled while slamming his staff down onto the stone floor of the cave. The man charged at Starswirl and rammed into him to get him off balance. Starswirl stumbled and fell, but quickly got up and dodged the swipe of the sword that would have most certainly killed him if he had not moved. Starswirl then tried to swipe at the man with his staff which succeeded, hitting the man hard and sending him flying into the wall. It went on like this for a while, going back and forth, one not truly being the better of the other. That is, until the man knocked Starswirl down hard enough to knock the wind out of him. The man advanced on him and pinned him before Starswirl could get up and held the sword high above him. “Sorry old man,” the man stated as he brought the sword down upon him. “No wai-!” But Starswirl’s cry got cut off as the sound of a sword sliced sounded throughout the mountain top. The man took the sword and threw it to the other end of the cave. When he had grabbed the staff he sensed something in the air and a second later a dark rift opened from thin air revealing 3 figures covered in shadows. The man sighed as he found out he accidentally butt-dialed them using the device he got from when they first talked to him. “Is it done?” One of them asked. “Would I have the staff in my hand if it wasn’t?” The man said back in an annoyed tone. “Hey! Don’t yell at us! Not if you don’t want your reward,” The second figure hissed. “Fine! Fine! Just tell me how to work it and I’ll be on my way,” He then said under his breath Lazy bums “First put it in the hole in the middle of all the portals, then make the staff face the portal you want to activate, it should stay open until the staff goes through that portal,” The third and final figure explained. “Ok got it I will update weekly,” The man said "Weekly? What about daily huh bub?" The second figure said again. "Hey is it me or you that got everyone to go against you and get you all banished for the second time? Also, I won't always be able to talk to you will I? With the magic not being as strong and with me or you being busy always..." "Ugh, he has gotten to smart, you taught him to much!" the 1st figure scolded the 3rd. "Hey it isn't my fault you did the magic wrong!" "You both are to braindead to do anything right! Especially you-!" The man shut off the communication so he could concentrate, he then went into the main cavern and put the staff into the hole as the figure had instructed. He then made the staff face the portal to human equestria. Which ignited the portal. The man then proceeded to take out the staff and right before he went through the portal he thought to himself. I wonder what this will transform into when I go through? For he knew that the staff would transform into a non magical item to not draw attention to itself. He figured it would be a stick of some sort. And with that argument in his head solved he stepped through the portal saying to himself. “Be ready Equestrian girls, Be ready.” And with that he jumped into the portal, beginning our journey, and our story. Preview for next chapter After school ended the girls went to Pinkie Pie's house as it was right next to the cafe, practically right on top of it. This reminded Sunset of something Princess Twilight had told her recently. "Pinkie did you know that in equestria that your counterpart actually lives and works in sugarcube corner?" Sunset said to Pinkie Pie which made her eyes go wide in shock and excitement. "OH MY GOSH REALLY? DOES THAT MEAN THAT I COULD EAT CANDY AND TREATS WHENEVER I WANT!" Pinkie shouted to the heavens. "Well, yeah I guess so-" Sunset got cut off by a pink blur headed back to school. "Please tell me she's not," Twilight said a few seconds before Pinkie got back with a sackful full of candies and brownies and such. "She is," Rarity answered after she returned. "How did you even get too Ponyville that fast? That is a 4 hour train ride!" Sunset said in disbelief right when her book was vibrating, she took it out as the others were trying to get pinkie to go and put it back, Sunset, Why did I just see your Pinkie Pie come to my castle, Rarity's, Fluttershy's, Applejack's, Rainbow Dash's houses and to sugarcube corner? Twilight, Sorry Twi, I was telling her about how she lives at sugarcube corner in your world and she just took off without any of us able to stop her. Wait a second, she didn't run into herself did she? Thank goodness no because if she had it would have been the end of the worlds as we knew it. Your right about that, sorry for the inconvenience and I will be sure not to tell her anything like that again, talk to you later bye. Bye. Author's Note Thank you all for reading my story! And The chapters will definitely be getting longer from now on so if you think this was a little short it was just because of it being the prologue. And later on I will have a little guessing game about who you think it is! Comment below what you think and I am willing to change anything about the chapter if you find any grammatical or spelling mistakes in it! Hope you enjoyed! -BallisticZebra
Chapter 1It was lunch time in the high school and the EQG were getting their food, talking while doing it. “Are you girls ready for our gig tonight at Sugarcube corner?” Sunset Shimmer asked excitedly while choosing the chicken salad from the line. “Um, duh! I am even more pumped because our band is 20% cooler than all the others,” Rainbow Dash loudly stated drawing the attention of the other kids in the lunch line. “Can you be a little more muffled? You are louder than rattlesnakes in a bull fight,” Applejack reprimanded Dash after they weren't being watched anymore. “Wait, what is that even supposed to mean?” Rainbow asked, not understanding Aj's countryism (A/N I have absolutely no idea how to spell that or if that is the correct version of it,) "It means to shut your Pinkie Pie hole and be quiet," Aj answered, not understanding why no body ever understood her. “Of COURSE I’m excited Sunset! I mean we are playing at a PARTY for celestia's sake!” Pinkie Pie yelled at her and almost blowing everybody’s ears off after scaring them half to death. “Pinkie, darling, you have to calm down. I do have to say I am intrigued about if we will do wellm” Rarity promptly said with a gleam in her eyes. “I am excited as well! I have planned out the best angles for the lighting to make it a perfect session!” Twilight told them all while taking out her graph paper to show the others her plans. "Twi, not the time, I don't think we could handle listening to that," RD said, causing Twilight to put her papers away with a disappointed look on her face. "We still appreciate it though! You always make sure we get the most out of our band sessions," Sunset said to get her friend's spirits back up, which worked to Sunset's relief. "Thanks Sunny. Now what am I having for lunch?" Sci-Twi muttered bringing out another graph to determine the best options for lunch. “I am excited as well,” Fluttershy stated quietly in her own way for the first time. "As long as I don't have to sing," “Great! I know we will do great, I am hoping we can head over soon after school ends,” Sunset said while they were walking to their table. They sat down to eat, talk, do homework, or for one in particular nap. Sunset and Twilight were comparing answers about the history test they had just taken when Aj stopped their conversation and asked a question. "S'cuse me for interrupting but isn't easting that chicken hard for you?” Applejack asked while pointing to Sunset’s chicken salad, considering that back where she is from they were horses themselves. “It is harder at some points but I started trying different kinds of meat since it seems to be a major deal,” Sunset sheepishly grinned. “Sunset, you do know that there are people who only eat plant stuff don't you? It's called being a vegetarian or vegan,” Rainbow dash explained to Sunset still sounding drowsy after waking up when she heard the word 'meat'. “Really? People do that by choice here?” Sunset couldn’t believe that she had gone years in this world without ever hearing about this. “They are, I am a vegan personally since every time I even think about eating an animal it makes me almost barf,” Fluttershy answered while adding. "Especially ever since I started communicating with them." “Even if I don't have to eat this, I most definitely am! This stuff tastes amazing!” Sunset gleefully said while biting into some more of the salad with passion, amusement was evident on most of the girls' faces while one looked about ready to puke. There were still about 10 minutes left so the EQG talked until the lunch bell rang, to which they all went to their afternoon classes. After school was over they all went to Pinkie's house, which was on top of Sugarcube corner. This reminded Sunset of something Princess Twilight had told her recently. “Hey Pinkie, have I told you that your counterpart both works and lives in the ponyville version of Sugarcube?” Sunset asked which made Pinkie's eyes and body go completely hyper. “OH MY GOSH REALLY? DOES THAT MEAN THAT I CAN GO THERE AND GET FREE DESSERTS AND TREATS ANYTIME I WANT?!?!” Pinkie shouted to her friends, even though everyone in a mile radius could hear it. “Well, I guess you could do that but the thing is-” Sunset got cut off by a pink blur headed back to school shouting "WEEEEEEEE". “Tell me she isn't.” Twilight said not wanting to believe what she knew was happening. "She is," Rarity answered, dealing with stuff like this all too often. A few seconds later Pinkie was back with her arms and hair full of cupcakes and other treats. “Ok, how did you even do all of that in under a minute? It is a four hour train ride just from Canterlot to Ponyville!” Sunset said in disbelief, wondering what was happening. As she was thinking her book vibrated, she took it outside so she wouldn't be disturbed as the others were trying to convince Pinkie to put it all back, Sunset, Why did I just see your Pinkie Pie come to my castle, Rarity’s, Fluttershy’s, Applejack’s, Rainbow Dash’s houses and then proceed to ransack sugarcube corner of most of it's treats? Twilight, Sorry Twi, I was telling her about how she lives at sugarcube corner in your world and she just took off without any of us able to stop her. Wait a second, she didn’t run into herself did she? Thank goodness no because if she had it would have been the end of the worlds as we knew it. You're right about that, I can imagine it now, all I am wondering is how she got there and back so fast when there is a train ride 4 hours long? I moved the mirror to the castle so that I can come and go whenever I want. It's Pinkie Stinking Pie Better question, how did she carry all of the treats back when she is an earth pony? I will have to ask her about that. Well, sorry for the inconvenience. Cya later. Bye. Sunset then closed the book and told the others what Pinkie had done. When they all heard about it the friends scolded Pinkie and made her promise never to do it again. Pinkie even did her most elaborate and binding promise, The Pinkie Promise, since she was so sorry. They all forgave her, but not without Scolding her for a second time. "Hey Pinkie, how did you carry all of those treats when you are an earth pony?" Sunset asked, not able to resist. "Which one is the earth pony again?" Pinkie responded. "The one without horns and wings," "Well I definitely wasn't that! I had both a horn AND wings, though those don't exist in pony world do they?" Pinkie told everyone while they had baffled and shocked expressions on their faces. "Whaaat?" “Hey, let’s all go inside girls the weather is getting pretty bad out here,” Fluttershy said and they all filed into the house to get ready for the gigwith the weather starting to worsen. All except for Sunset who stayed behind for a few seconds to mutter to herself, "Huh, Princess Pinkamena Diane Pie.." And she walked back inside just as the first few rain drops were starting to fall. The thing they didn’t know yet was that 10 minutes before Pinkie had went through the portal a mysterious man had came out through the portal with a dark cloak on. “Finally,” he hissed out.”I thought I was never going to come out of that,” He walked into the school, knowing some of the layout because the sirens had told him what the school looked like and how to move around it. Ugh, time to get rid of this awful thing, He thought as he threw his cloak into the dumpster right next to the entrance, which wasn't a very good place for one to be. There weren't many kids or teachers left as most of the extra curricular activities had wrapped up. He hoped that the person he needed was still in there, since in order for this to work he needed to get rid of them. He was walking around the school when all of a sudden he saw a Guy who looked exactly like himself, minus the colorful hair and skin. "What in this world makes everything so colorful?" He thought to himself as he followed him until they were in a very secluded hallway. He reached up and placed the gag around the doppleganger's mouth, using the chemical that the cloth was enveloped in to make the double pass out quickly. He checked the pockets of the double for everything and then dragged him for a while until he found a good place to store him and keep him until he was done with his dirty work. "I'll come feed you every day ad leave you some entertainment so you don't go crazy or starve," The figure said as he locked the room and walked away, checking the items that were in the pockets. Nothing much in his pockets, just a wallet with barely any money, driver's license, a picture he would assume are the double's brothers. I can work with all of this, ah, seems like I have a band gig to show up too today, better go catch up with my bros. He ran out of the school until he saw two figures that looked like the ones from the picture and caught up with them. "Sorry, this sounds like the lamest excuse ever but I got lost in the school," He told them hoping they wouldn't notice he wasn't their real brother. "..." They said as they told him it was fine and they were glad that he wasn't late. Perfect. The plan has been set in motion.... Author's Note I hope you enjoyed this chapter. Please comment with any critiques so that I can improve this story! I will be answering as many questions I can with any problems in the Comment section! I have updated this so if you read it before I edited it than please tell me if this version is better or the previous version! Aloha!
Chapter 2“Rarity, come on! If you don’t get out of there soon we are gonna be late!” Rainbow said, outside of Pinkie’s bathroom where Rarity was changing. “Oh, please! We can not possibly be late. After all we are right next to sugarcube corner. It is only a 30 second walk.” Rarity replied putting on some makeup. “Yeah, but it’s 5 minutes to 6 already, and we still have to set up the equipment.” “What!? Why didn’t you tell me darling?!?!?” Rarity swung open the door immediately, slamming Rainbow into the wall with it. She ran out of the room, almost trampling the rest of the group as she started to rush down the stairs. “At least she came out,” Fluttershy said from the back of them. “Well did she have to assault me with a door while doing it? This door doesn’t even open this way…” Rainbow Dash groaned, still behind the door. “Come on everyone, we don’t want to be late now do we?” Twilight said while following Rarity. “Don’t worry, I’m coming hun.” “Yeah, yeah, I hear ya. You could have at least helped me from behind the door.” “Coming.” “Yay! It is FINALLY TIME?!??!?!?!” “Calm down Pinkie, we don’t want a repeat of what happened with the cookie sale for our fundraiser.” “Sorry Sunset…” After finally getting Rarity out of Pinkie’s house they walked over to Sugarcube corner. It turns out the other band hadn’t arrived yet either so the show was postponed for a little bit, which meant that cupcakes weren’t being thrown like some person thought or asleep like another did. Since it was postponed until the other band arrived the girls used the time to set up their equipment. “Thank goodness that the other band wasn’t here yet, otherwise there might have been a riot!” Twilight was saying while plugging in the speakers. “I am sure that there wouldn’t have been, you know how friendly this town is. They most likely would have just been a little miffed, nothing to worry about,” Sunset assured her. “Yeah, I guess you’re right, are we almost ready?” Sci-Twi asked. “Just a few more speakers and we will be rocking!” Rainbow dash answered, strumming an air guitar. A few minutes later they started to hear a few grumbles about how it was 30 minutes past the initial start time. “Ok, maybe we should, get out there before a riot insues,” Sunset rushed over to Mrs. Cake to tell them they were ready, “Alright guys, let’s do this!” “Now everyone put your hands together for the Rainbooms!” Mrs Cake said introducing the group, stepping off the stage as the stepped on. “Three! Two! One!” (I feel it stirrin' deep down inside my soul The rhythm's taking hold, and it's about to roll A million sparkles falling across the floor So, Dj, give it more, it’s what we're looking for Dance the night away All our friends right by our side It doesn’t matter what style you bring We’re about to go on that ride! (hey) It’s dance magic, once you have it Let your body move, step into the music It’s dance magic, and it’s electric Let your body move to the music Pinkie Pie [rapping] Doesn't matter what style you got Just keep dancin' on that spot Your friends like you for who you are Dance queen, on the scene, superstar! Crystal Prep, you got the moves Rainboom bringin' all the grooves Put it together and make it fit Crystal Rainbooms, dance magic All Dance the night away All our friends right by our side It doesn't matter what style you bring We're about to go on that ride (Hey!) It's dance magic, once you have it Let your body move, step into the music It's dance magic, and it's electric Let your body move to the music Crystal Rainbooms got a style that's all our own Dancin' nonstop, body movin' in the zone Bring whatever style you got 'Cause the party is goin' on It's dance magic, and it's electric Let your body move to the music) When the song had finished everyone in the cafe stood up and gave the Rainbooms a standing ovation for their performance. Fluttershy quickly bowed and hurried off the stage while the others for the most part just bowed, with the exception of Rainbow. Who stayed and tried to get the crowd’s applause louder and louder until Applejack had to come up and basically drag her to the back stage. “That. Was. Awesome!” Rainbow yelled when they got to the back and away from the applause. “I would say that was pretty awesome, wouldn’t you agree girls?” Twilight asked. “Spectacular! The one thing that would have made it better would have been for us all to wear those costumes I made!” Rarity squealed while the rest of them just groaned and sighed. “Well, since the next band is coming on we should get out there so we can cheer them on,” Applejack said, hearing music start in the cafe. The friends all agreed and they went to sit down after setting down their instruments. They made it just as Mrs. Cake was announcing the next band. “And now put your hands together, and clap for our next band of the Opposite gender, Stampede!” The band then proceeded to walk on the stage, and it was indeed made up of the opposite gender with it being made up of 3 boys. “Pff, probably a rock band that thinks girls are gross and wek,” Rainbow said as they started playing Classic by MKTO. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ba_qTPA4Ds There was a few seconds of stunned silence before the whole Restaurant exploded with cheers and applause. Even the Rainbooms were left shocked, especially Rainbow. "Who was that? I mean, not that I am impressed or anything, since we were so much better!" Rainbow tried to assure herself. "Rainbow, they said who they were, weren't you listening! They are called Stampede!" Applejack told her. "Huh, stupid name too." And with that Rainbow left to backstage, with the confused group following after her. Author's Note Thank you for reading this chapter! And if you have any questions or criticisms then please ask me in the Comments section or DM me until. I will try and answer every question until I post the next chapter, to which I won't answer any on this chapter as regularly. Au Revoir! -Ballisticzebra
