Disco Dash

by AlwaysDressesInStyle

Rating: everyone
Tags: Slice of Life, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Second Person, Other
Length: 1054

Starsong and the Gee Threes are at a crossroad. Is disco stayin' alive, or is it time to throw in the towel entirely?

Years ago the Gee Threes ruled the Equestrian airwaves. You couldn't change the channel on the radio without hearing one of their disco tunes.

They're still together years later, but the band's at a crossroads.

This choose-your-own-adventure was written as part of Ponyville CiderFest's Interactive Storytelling Experience. Please note that the chaos ending is all new exclusive content and wasn't part of the original app (nor is it in my compilation).

More stories from PVCF's 2023 Interactive Storytelling Experience can be found here.

Thank you to the entire Ponyville CiderFest Interactive Storytelling team (Vivid Syntax, Nyronus, Sonicsuns, Note Worthy, SteelTheWarrior, Snowday, Aria E. Diamond, SoloBrony, Skywriter, Ellwyn, Ghost Note, Overlord Pony, RQK, Shade Hunter, Shottsy, Celestilune).

Special thanks to Admiral Biscuit for pre-reading and for being the liaison on this with the PVCF staff.

Published 2024-02-28 02:40:01 UTC
Last updated 2024-02-28 02:40:01 UTC

Hero

“I think you should stay together. You’re mad at each other right now, but think about all the good times you’ve had over the years with one another. Do you really want to throw that all away?”

“You’re right, we’re a team. We’ve known each other since we were all just fillies. It would be a shame to throw away decades of friendship over a silly little disagreement. Thank you for putting things into perspective.”

“These things happen when you’re around the same ponies constantly. You eventually get on each other’s nerves. But never forget what’s important.”

“I won’t! Or rather, not again. What’s your name?”

You tell her, and she grabs a photo of herself from her dresser, signs it, and gives it to you. “Please take this token of my gratitude.”

“Thank you!” You happily trot out of her dressing room, content in the knowledge that you’ve just saved your favorite band from splitting up.

Author's Note

Story notes: https://www.fimfiction.net/blog/1034110/story-notes-disco-dash

Villain

“You don’t need them. You can find other ponies that can play instruments, but where are they going to find a voice that could replace yours?”

“You’re absolutely right, of course. I’m the voice of the band, and without me they’re just session musicians. Gee Threes fans are Starsong fans, and now’s the time to take this act solo. Thank you for listening and offering your two bits. I really appreciate it.” She signs your brochure, and then just as quickly shoves you out of her dressing room.

You trot past the dressing rooms of her bandmates, and you can’t help but wonder if you’ve just destroyed all their livelihoods. Not that you particularly care, you never liked their music anyway.

Author's Note

Story notes: https://www.fimfiction.net/blog/1034110/story-notes-disco-dash

Disco Dash

Bands from all over Equestria have descended upon Marewaukee for a three-day concert featuring bands across a wide variety of genres. Everypony from the hottest new recording artists like Coloratura, Songbird Serenade, and Ruby Jubilee, to oldies acts like The Dreamlands, Gee Threes, and Night Shade.

It’s been a long journey, but now that you’re here, it’s all worth it. There’s still plenty of time until the first act goes on, so you wander the area, looking for a food cart. A daisy and daffodil sandwich would really hit the spot about now. Maybe with some apple cider to wash it down.

Roadies are still moving equipment, and you give them a wide berth so they can do their job in peace. Somehow, instead of finding concession stands and souvenir trailers, you’ve managed to find yourself amongst the band’s coaches without security stopping you, so you press on. If you’re not supposed to be back here, obviously somepony would’ve told you before now.

You’re not going to quell your gurgling stomach, but you might just catch a glimpse of a celebrity. Camera at the ready, you continue walking through the maze of carts, coaches, and trailers. Trailers hauling band equipment are usually emblazoned with the band’s logo. Mare Supply, Journeigh, Electric Blue, you recognize a lot of the bands. But the coaches aren’t helpfully labeled, and most have the curtains drawn so it’s impossible to see through the windows.

Then your ears swivel, catching the faint sound of a pony singing, getting in some practice before the show. As you get closer, you recognize the voice as the lead vocalist of Gee Threes. She’s not even singing one of her own songs, but there’s no mistaking her soaring vocals for anypony else. The sound’s coming from a door just up ahead. Your hooves are already knocking on her door before you even fully process what you’re doing.

The door opens and you come face to face with your idol. She looks irritated to have been disturbed. “What do you want?”

“Star…Starsong?”

“Yeah?”

“I heard you warming up and I’m sorry for knocking but I couldn’t help myself…”

She holds up a hoof to stop your gushing over her. “Sorry, I thought you were one of my bandmates come to apologize. There’ll be an autograph session later. I really must ask you to leave now.”

“Apologize? What for?”

She sighs as she looks at you. “You’re not some reporter looking for an inside scoop, are you?”

You shake your head quickly.

She looks you up and down and decides she can trust you. “I don’t know what’s gotten into the others, but we can’t seem to agree on anything lately. If you asked us who raises the sun each morning, we’d probably each pick a different princess.” You chuckle at that and she continues confiding in you. “Honestly, I’ve been thinking of going solo. I’m tired of all the fighting. What do you think? Do you think I could make it on my own?”

[CHOICE]Do you try to keep the band together or urge them to break up?

Keep the band together. The Gee Threes are awesome! (hero)
It sounds like what you all need is a change to shake things up a bit… (chaos)
Disco sucks. Break them up! (villain)

Chaos

“Hmn…” You tap a hoof on the ground as you think. “It would be a shame to go your own way now. Twenty years ago, maybe you could’ve gone solo. But now? You’ve been a band for decades and your sound has stayed the same while the music scene’s moved on without you. I hate to say it, but disco’s dead.”

“Blasphemy!”

“When was the last time you had a hit? When was the last time any disco artist had a hit? I’m not saying you don’t have talent, I’m saying you’re clinging to the past. You’re passé. Why not change things up a little?”

Starsong hesitates. “What did you have in mind?”

You shrug. “There’s all kinds of genres out there that have popularity these days. Maybe rap.”

“Rap? Us?”

“Why not?”

“Well, if you really think we could pull it off.”

“Of course I do. You’re Starsong and the Gee Threes. You’ve totally got this.”

She wishes you well as you depart, chuckling. If nothing else, you can’t wait to hear what the lovechild of disco and rap sounds like. It’ll be like that time country superstar Dolly Hearton put out a rock album.

Author's Note

Story notes: https://www.fimfiction.net/blog/1034110/story-notes-disco-dash