>"They're made from a factory in Cloudsdale!"
"You lie! They're made by light refracting from water in the air!"
>"That's the stupidest thing I've ever heard!"
"A rainbow factory? Really? How is THAT not the stupidest thing you've ever heard?"
 
>You were at the library with Twilight.
>The rest of the gang were out looking for Rainbow Dash and her friend.
>Twilight decided to stay behind this time and your conversations had just fell into an argument about how rainbows are made.
 
"How would you even go about making an artificial rainbow?"
>"They are real rainbows, and it's easy! They take the essence of pure color, dump it in seperate vats, and then project it across the sky."
"...What...?"
>"What?"
"That's so stupid!"
>"You're stupid!"
"No you!"
 
>Your argument was quickly falling into something 6 year olds would start arguing about.
"How would you even collect the 'essence of pure color' anyways?"
>"Magic."
>You drop your face into the table you were sitting at.
>Magic...
>MAGIC!!!
--
>It's always magic with this pony.
>She never explains her arguments.
>It's always magic.
>You try to argue with logic and reason, but once she pulls the magic card, it blows all of your facts out of the water.
>The simple fact that magic even exists here is enough to defy all laws of the universe that you know.
>You hate magic...
 
"I can prove you are wrong."
>"I can too."
"If you need a factory to make something, it's not natural!"
>"It IS natural."
"Do you even know that 'natural' comes from nature?"
>"It is nature or we wouldn't be shooting them across the sky."
"It's not nature because they are made in a factory!"
>"Aha! you admit it!"
"What? NO! I just- Gah!"
 
>There is no convincing this pony.
>She refuses to admit she is wrong.
"Can you shoot white light from your horn?"
>"Of course. That's filly magic. Why?"
"Follow me."
--
>You lead her to the shower.
>When she's inside, you shut the door and turn off the lights.
>"What? Anonymous! What are you doing!"
"Calm down."
>You fumble around until you found the shower and turned on the hot water so the room started to mist.
"Now shine your light at the water."
>She does, but her horn just glows and gives off an orb of light.
 
"No damn it... A beam of light. Right at the water."
>"Well you should have said that!"
"Right. Sorry. Would you mind?"
>She corrects herself and shines a beam of light at the running water.
>It's very, very faint, but it's there nonetheless.
>You point at the faint rainbow her light was producing through the mist.
 
"Aha! You see that? Rainbow! Your argument is invalid!"
>Twilight 'Oohs' and 'Aahs' at the display.
>"I don't believe it! Artificial rainbows!"
"It's not artificial!"
>You know what?
>Forget it.
>You turn on the lights, turn off the water, and leave the bathroom.
--
>You return to the main room of the library and ladled yourself a cup of punch.
>The library was decorated to look like a party.
>The plan was to trick Rainbow Dash that Pinkie Pie was throwing a party and she was invited.
>Apparently, the friend that Pinkie Pie was refering to was the DJ from the party you and Fluttershy was at.
>It turns out that her friend is sympathetic towards you and Fluttershy and didn't take much convincing to get them to come down to Ponyville.
>They were taking a train from Manehattan, so the trip took a day or so before they actually got here.
 
>You took a seat at the table and Twilight joined you.
>She propped her forelegs up on the table, supporting her head with her hooves.
>"So," she started. "What else do you want to talk about."
"No idea."
>You take a sip of punch.
>"Well, there's still a lot about humans you haven't told me yet. And even less about yourself."
"There's some things that I haven't even told Fluttershy yet, many of them I don't want anypony else to know at all."
>"Well then lets not talk about you."
"So what is it you're asking?"
--
>"You told me before your special talent was a soldier."
>You cringe.
>You don't like being called a soldier for obvious reasons.
>And even more so because if war is a special talent, something must be wrong with you.
"Just say military. And it was my job, not my talent."
>"Oh, then what was your talent?"
"Can we move on?"
>"Sorry."
"But to answer your question, yes I was military."
 
>"What kind of weapons did you use? Or did you fight with your hands?"
"Well, we would use pretty much anything at our disposal. If you go back in time, it was swords and spears. We eventually developed ranged weapons, which is what I used."
>"And how did that work?"
"I'm not telling you that."
>"Why not?"
"Because if you are how I think you are, you will try to recreate it. I can't have that."
 
>She pouts with a 'Hmph' and crosses her forelegs at you.
"But,"
>She looks up at you.
"I will tell you that they are kind of like Pinkie's Party Cannon, only hand-held."
>"Oooh, okay."
>You feel uneasy even about telling Twilight that tiny bit of information.
>But you are confident she's not THAT crazy to recreate it from what very little she knows.
--
>Before Twilight can say another word, Fluttershy opened the door and walked in.
>You and Twilight watched her as she walked up to the table and sat next to you on the floor.
>You and Twilight traded a quick glance before you looked back to Fluttershy.
>She was facing the front door, just waiting.
>"So Fluttershy," started Twilight. "What are you doing?"
>"I'm waiting."
>"Waiting for what?"
>Fluttershy pointed towards the front door and then put her hoof to her mouth to shush Twilight.
>Ah... now you get it.
 
>You turn towards the front door and lean back in your chair.
>Twilight still didn't understand.
>It's like you and Fluttershy spoke a language only the two of you could understand.
>"But what are you-"
>"Shh."
>Twilight dropped her head on the table and sat there quietly.
 
>You sat there in silence for a few minutes.
>Eventually, you heard muffled voices and laughter coming from outside.
>They grew close and Twilight picked her head up and turned towards the door.
>The door opened and the gang entered.
>Pinkie Pie was the first in, followed by Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Rarity, and finally, the DJ.
>Rainbow Dash was facing the other way when she came in.
>"-the most surprising surprise you have ever seen!" yelled Pinkie Pie as she bounced in.
>Rainbow Dash turned around to face Pinkie Pie.
>"Yeah I sure hope-"
>She had just spotted you and Fluttershy waiting for her.
--
>You locked eyes for a very brief second.
>But that second lasted what felt like a minute.
>It was if time had slowed tremendously.
>Almost in slow motion, she began to turn back towards the door, and you rose from your seat.
>She began to sprint out the door, shoving her companions aside.
>You jumped over the table and started to run after her.
 
>Time continued its normal speed from here.
>Applejack dove to catch Rainbow Dash before she could escape, but Rainbow Dash barrel-rolled and slipped from Applejack's grasp.
>The other ponies recovered quickly and began giving chase.
>Fluttershy shot past your head and Twilight brushed your side as they passed you.
>The only one who stayed behind was the DJ.
>A wicked smiled crossed your face.
 
"Hey, DJ?"
>"Yeah?"
"See those turntables?"
>"Yeah..."
"Play some awesome chase music as loud as you can."
>A huge smile crossed her face.
>"You got it dude!"
--
>She dove behind the setup she was given by Pinkie Pie and magicked on some goggles and headphones.
>A needle hit the record and she started working with what little she had.
>She cranked the volume up so loud, you swear all of Ponyville could hear it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqGGB_rwU-I
 
>Ah... not bad.
>Not bad at all.
>While the music was winding up, you casually bent down and retied your shoes to fit a little tighter.
>You will be running pretty fast after all.
>0:45
>You walk to the door and look around.
>You can hear shouts in the distance, but they are still in town.
>You manage to track them to being somewhere off to your right.
 
>1:00
>You take off in a sprint towards the yelling.
>You look to the sky and can see Rainbow Dash staying low over Ponyville, occasionally dropping to the ground.
>Fluttershy was above her, trying to keep her from flying away.
>You saw a few magic blasts from Twilight shoot into the sky.
>Are they attacking her, or trying to catch her?
>You can see the occasional lasso from Applejack missing Rainbow as she dodges it with ease.
--
>1:52
>You slow to a jog, watching the rooftops.
>They are quickly moving around the edge of the town.
>An idea comes to mind.
>You turn around and pick it up in the other direction.
>You pass by the library again, music still blasting like crazy.
>As you pass, you take a quick look inside the window.
>The DJ was clearly enjoying herself.
>The windows were rattling and the ground vibrated from the sheer volume.
 
>2:40
>The music begins to pick up again as you run by.
>You cut through the alleys and enter the market.
>They are still quite a ways off, but they are definitely coming your way.
>You need to formulate a plan.
 
>3:32
>You stop and look around.
>You scan the rooftops and the various structures around the market.
>The various stalls and buildings could provide some cover, but you need to get up high.
>You decide on the best course of action you can think of.
--
>3:57
>You run and jump up on a stall.
>The vendor yells at you as you leap from the stall onto a low balcony.
>The balcony creaked loudly under your weight.
>You quickly made your way over to the side of the house and stepped onto a window sill of the second floor.
>You kicked off and grabbed the gutter connected to the roof.
>You pulled yourself up just as the gutter was about to give way.
>That was way too close.
>You moved to the side of the roof that was away from the oncoming Rainbow Dash.
 
>4:54
>You weren't waiting long.
>She was quickly approaching.
>You only had one shot at this.
>She grew closer and closer.
>Finally, she was in the perfect position.
 
>5:13
>You quickly shot up and took a few steps for a short running start.
>You dove off the rooftop towards the oncoming Rainbow Dash.
>You got the drop on her, figuratively and literally.
>But her reaction time was way quicker than you anticipated.
>You reached out to her, but she ducked under you and kept flying.
 
"Oh shit!"
>You twisted in the air and fell to the ground below.
>Luckily, you happened to fall through a soap stand, back first.
>The vendor freaked the hell out at you for trashing his stall.
>You roll from the wreckage and get back to your feet.
>The rest of the Mane 6 pass you as get your bearing again.
--
>5:38
"I'll pay you back later!" you shout as you sprint off in another direction.
>You probably won't, but no time to think on that.
>You don't cut her off nearly as much as you would like, but you still get ahead of Rainbow Dash.
 
>6:04
>You cut down a side street and sprint as fast as you can.
>You need to get ahead of her before she can get away again.
>The shouting is very close.
>You look to the side and you can see you are running side-by-side with the other Mane 6.
>Rainbow Dash can't be too much farther ahead.
>You pump your legs ever harder to getahead of them.
>There is a turn up ahead, and an alley connecting the two streets you are on.
>You run down the alley and slide out about 30 feet in front of Rainbow Dash.
 
>6:30
>She reacts very quickly and instinctively jumps and spreads her wings to fly away.
>Luckily, Applejack's lasso catches her leg and stops her from flying too far.
>You jump up before she gets too high and grab her other leg.
>She can't hold your weight and comes crashing to the ground on top of you.
>As you roll end over end, you manages to wrap your arms around her body.
>You hold her in your arms as she thrashes about.
>You roll over her to hold her down long enough for Applejack and Twilight to restrain her.
>The music begins to die down as the situation comes under control.
>Now THAT DJ has some awesome timing.
--
>You speak through some very heavy breathing.
"Rainbow Dash... *gasp* calm down!... Just... lets talk about this!..."
>"Get off me!"
>She is thrashing about violently, hitting yo with her wings and trying to kick you off.
>"Somepony help me!"
>Applejack managed to hog tie Rainbow Dash as you raised yourself just enough so she could without Rainbow Dash flying away.
 
>You both got off of her as she flapped her wings to try to get away.
>Twilight's horn was glowing at the ready in case Rainbow Dash tried anything.
"Perhaps you should've... *gasp* tied her wings as well..."
>"Sorry part. Ain't got enough rope with m fer that."
>You leave her friends to try to calm down Rainbow Dash as you walked in a circle around them, trying to catch your breath.
 
>That... was... AWESOME!
>You don't know what it was, but that was so much fun!
>The most fun you've ever had in such a long time!
>It could be your natural predatorial instincts giving you the thrill of the hunt, or that you just enjoy a good chase.
>The adrenaline pumping through your system is so invigorating!
>You want to do it again!
 
>You must have freaked out the Mane 6 as they were all staring at you.
>You didn't even notice, but apparently you had been smiling hard, laughing, and mumbling to yourself.
>You stopped what you were doing and walked back over to them, a little embarassed.
--
>You all turned back to Rainbow Dash, who had calmed down, but was still trying to wriggle her way out of her bindings.
>"Let me go! If you hurt me, you will all be sorry!"
>You step over and take a knee near Rainbow Dash.
>"You are all traitors! I'm telling Celestia!"
>You give a confused look to Twilight who just shrugs, just as confused as you.
 
"What are you even talking about?"
>"You all betrayed me! You lied to me and attacked me!"
>"When did we ever lie to you?" asked Applejack.
>"You said there was a party for me with only just us friends!"
>"No we didn't," chimed in Pinkie Pie. "We said there was a super special surprise waiting for you with a special friend!"
 
>You waved your hand with a smile to say 'Hello' to Rainbow Dash.
>"But you tricked me!"
>She looked at Applejack.
>"How is that honest?"
>"Ah never said a word to ya, Rainbow. I never lied, tricked, or anythin'."
>She thought about it for a second.
 
>"But what about Vinyl Scratch? Was she in on it too?"
>"Yes she was," said Twilight.
>"That traitor! She told me there was a party in Ponyville she had to DJ for!"
>"And it's true!" bounced Pinkie Pie.
"Heheh. Yeah. Did you not hear the music a few minutes ago?"
>"Just because she didn't tell the whole truth, doesn't mean she tricked you," said Rarity. "You followed her without questioning why. It is your own fault you are so hard-headed."
--
>Rainbow Dash had stopped trying to escape and just laid there.
>Twilight stood at ease, not having to worry about her trying to run away.
>You all sat there for a minute or two.
>You started to undo the rope holding Rainbow Dash down.
>"Anonymous, what are you doing?" asked Twilight.
"She can't go to the party all tied up, can she?"
>Pinkie Pie bounced over in excitement.
>"He's right! He's right!" she shouted with glee. "Come on everypony! Lets party!"
>She raced off back to the library, leaving you all with Rainbow Dash.
 
>"I better go make sure she doesn't trash the place," said Rarity as she trotted of after Pinkie.
>Before you finally undid the rope, you asked Rainbow Dash,
"If I let you go, you promise not to run?"
>She nodded her head.
>Applejack readied herself to pounce.
>Twilight's horn glowed, ready to catch her if she tried to run.
>Even Fluttershy, who had remained quiet this whole time, spread her wings, ready to take off after her.
>Rainbow Dash must have a history of not playing fair.
 
>You yanked the rope and it uncoiled itself from her body.
>She cautiously rose to her feet, slowly spreading her wings.
>You just sat there, smiling.
>She looked around at her 'friends'.
>She could try to run away, but she wouldn't make it very far.
>She sighed and retracted her wings.
>"Fine. I'll go to your party..."
--
>Twilight led the way to the library.
>Applejack walked aside Rainbow Dash, who was constantly looking back at you and Fluttershy walking behind them.
>She didn't trust you.
>She wanted to do something, but all of her friends were against her and for you.
>She will just have to play along for now.
 
>The sounds of music grew louder as your group got closer to the library.
"How much fun can Pinkie possibly be having? The only one there besides the DJ is Rarity, and she doesn't seem like the wild party type to me."
>"You'd be surprised at what Pinkie Pie considers fun," Applejack said back to you.
>At that moment, a book came crashing out one of the windows.
>"My library!" yelled Twilight as she sprinted off to the scene of the crime.
 
>You and Rainbow Dash busted out into laughter.
"I see what you mean, Applejack."
>"Haha. Yeah." said Rainbow Dash. "That Pinkie Pie is some-"
>She cut herself off, realizing she was laughing and agreeing with you.
>The four of you casually walked to the library and you picked up the book that had been thrown through the window.
 
>The front door was wide open so you just walked inside.
>Whatever was going on earlier, it had calmed down now.
>But when you walk in, you see the DJ still jamming out, Pinkie dancing like a maniac, and Rarity, Twilight, and Spike putting the books back onto the shelves.
--
>"Why did I agree to host the party here..." groaned Twilight.
>"It looks like Rainbow Dash crashed through your window again," said Rarity.
>Rainbow Dash shot her a glare.
>You laughed at Rarity's comment and Rainbow Dash turned on you.
"Oh, lighten up, will ya?"
 
>She rolled her eyes at you and went to the punch bowl.
>Applejack went to join Pinkie on the dance floor.
>You looked to Fluttershy, shrugged, and went to go find a seat.
>Before you could sit down, your chair disappeared out from under you.
>You fell back and slammed into the floor.
"Ah! What's wrong with you!"
 
>You looked up and saw Pinkie Pie staring you in the face.
>"Not this time, Mr. Lonely! You go out there and you have fun!"
"But being alone is fun... And besides, Fluttershy's here to keep me company."
>"That is not how we have fun here!"
>She picks you up and spins pulls you to the dance floor.
"Yeah I'd rather not."
>You start walking back to your seat before you are lassoed by Applejack.
>"Aw come on, Anon!" said Applejack. "You need to let loose. Ah don't think ah've ever seen ya dance fer fun before."
"What about that party from before?"
>"That's not fer fun," said Applejack. "That was just you an' Flutters bein romantic 'n such."
"I'm not dancing."
>"Well how about sing?" squeaked Fluttershy.
--
>Crap.
>Twilight and Rarity stopped what they were doing and turned to face you.
>You were trapped.
>You probably could have pull Applejack out the door with you, but there's no escaping Pinkie Pie.
>That party pony can teleport at will.
 
"I'd rather not."
>"Nonsense!"
>You turn around to see the DJ had stopped her music and was waving at you.
>"Just tell me what you want, and I'll do my best to work with it."
>Damn it.
>Now the DJ is involved.
 
"I don't have my guitar. I left it at home."
>Before you can finish, the DJ magicked a guitar from under her booth over to you.
>"Anything else?" she asked.
>You stared at the guitar that was hovering in front of you.
>You freed you hands and undid Applejack's lasso.
"I could have done that at any time," you say to Applejack.
>She pulled her rope and coiled it back up.
 
>You grabbed the guitar out of the air and inspected it.
>It was shaped in a 'V', painted blue with white lightning bolts.
>A black music note was stamped at the tip of one of the 'V' forks.
>You check the edge of it.
>There is a port for an amplifier.
>Did the DJ just give you an electric guitar?
--
>Just as you were thinking that, the DJ magicked over a cord.
>You didn't need to be told as you plugged it in.
>You strummed a quick chord to test the tuning.
>"Don't worry dude. It should be good."
>You shrug and pluck the strings a little more, trying to get used to it.
>You've never played an electric guitar before.
>It's all the same thing, but there's something about the amplification of the notes that make it feel... off.
>You walk over to the DJ's booth, randomly strumming and trying to think of something to do.
"Meh, screw it."
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPcymCZJDhg
>You begin by playing a 4 second riff and repeating.
>The DJ chimes in with a little bass as well.
>Apparently she can make the sounds of other instruments as well.
>0:18
You start playing longer notes as the DJ picks up the music on her part.
 
>The other ponies are watching, but unsure of what to do.
>Fluttershy has her eyes closed and is swaying back and forth.
>Rarity and Pinkie Pie join her.
>Twilight and Applejack have their heads cocked to the side, utterly confused at this wierd form of music.
>Rainbow Dash and Spike are watching in shock, jaws on the floor.
 
>You and the DJ are doing quite well.
>Although she's doing all the work.
>You're just repeating the same riffs over and over.
>You don't even notice the reactions of the other ponies.
>Your eyes are closed and your head is turned towards the ground, just letting the music flow free.
--
>After only a couple short minutes, you decide to wrap it up.
>The DJ quickly senses you stopping and continues to drag it on with some wierd scratching noise.
>It's not unpleasant, but uncalled for.
>Your performance is met with wild cheers from Spike and the three who were dancing to you and the DJ.
>Twilight and Applejack clop their hooves and Rainbow Dash still stared in awe.
 
>"That was amazing!" cheered Pinkie.
>"Yes, quite!" cheered Rarity. "Encore! Encore!"
>What.
"I did your song."
>"Lies!" yelled Pinkie. "Fluttershy asked you to sing but all you did was play!"
>Fluttershy nodded her head with a smile.
>You turned around to face the DJ.
>"Chicks gotta point, dude."
 
>Damn it all.
>What else are you possible gonna do?
>The DJ seems to be into it, so no matter what you play, you are sure she can keep pace.
>She has some amazing talent after all.
>You wrack your brain.
>What to do? What to do?
--
>They were watching you.
>Staring.
>Waiting.
>You hate being put in the spotlight like this, involuntarily.
>After a few minutes, you look back at the DJ, who was also watching you intently.
"Follow me lead, and keep it kind of soft until I give you a signal."
>"You got it, bud."
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSVjVk0k3V0
>You start playing a 16-second riff, and repeat it over and over.
>The DJ is playing some very soft bass, as per your request.
>The three dancing ponies begin to bob their heads with you, eyes closed.
 
"Please come now. I think I'm falling. I'm holding on to all I think is safe."
>You sing with a somewhat sad tone in your voice.
>This catches their attention and they just stare at you.
>Pinkie Pie especially is confused at your tone.
 
"It seems I found the road to nowhere, and I'm trying to escape."
"I yelled back when I heard thunder."
>Rainbow Dash's ears perked up at the mention of thunder.
"But I'm down to one last breath."
"And with it let me say, let me say."
--
>You slow down to just softly strumming the strings.
>You voice becomes softer, almost like your talking rather than singing.
>You close your eyes and drop your head, slowly shaking it from side to side.
"Hold me now. I'm six feet from the edge and I'm thinking,"
"Maybe six feet ain't so far down."
 
>There's a pause before the DJ picked up with a short series of drum beats, trying to bring more life to the song.
>You catch on to her intentions and resume your original riff.
>You just may have unintentionally sucked the happiness out of this party.
>As you play, you slowly walk towards the watching ponies.
>To Rainbow Dash.
>You look down at her as you begin again.
 
"I'm looking down, now that it's over, reflecting on all of my mistakes."
>She scowled at you, as if you were mocking her or something.
>You smiled and moved over to the others.
"I thought I found the road to somewhere, somewhere in His grace."
>You closed your eyes again and picked your head up to the ceiling, bending back a little bit.
"I cried out, 'Heaven save me!'"
>You looked down at the ponies.
"But I'm down to one last breath."
>You looked back at the DJ and gave a quick nod.
>She nodded back in understanding.
"And with it let me say, let me say"
--
>The DJ picked up with a long series of drum beats.
>As she worked, you sped up your own tempo.
>You each met on a final note, her with a cymbal, and you with an energetic sweep of your fingers across the strings, straightening your arm and raising it up in front of you.
>You quickly brought it back in to resume playing.
 
>The DJ flipped a switch or something, as a light show started flashing throughout the room.
>A spotlight was placed on you, and a blue neon light lit up the DJ's booth.
>The synchronization of you and the DJ was almost perfect.
>It turns out that your little showing off was drawing cheers from the small crowd.
>You sung louder now, but not quite yelling.
"Hold me now. I'm six feet from the edge and I'm thinking,"
>You were putting your whole body into it as you bobbed your head to the music.
>Despite being forced to do this, you were really getting into it.
"Maybe six feet ain't so far down."
 
>Pinkie was bouncing on her hind legs, throwing her front hooves forward and back.
>She almost looked humanoid.
>Rarity and Fluttershy were also on their hind legs, holding each other up with their hooves pressed against the other.
>They were stepping forward, back, and side to side.
>You found it pretty adorable.
>Twilight was doing some crazy... something.
>You don't even know if that qualified as dancing.
>Applejack and Spike were doing something that looked similar to square dancing.
>And Rainbow Dash...
>Rainbow Dash just stood there.
>She was trying to show disinterest, but her hoof tapping betrayed her illusion.
--
"Hold me now. I'm six feet from the edge and I'm thinking,"
"Maybe six feet ain't so far down."
"I'm so far down."
>Fluttershy had noticed a change in your voice with that extra line and turned to face you.
>You made eye contact.
"Sad eyes follow me."
"But I still believe there's something left for me."
 
>Fluttershy had let go of Rarity and was standing there, facing you.
"So please come stay with me."
>You bent your knees and bounced a little bit as you sang that line.
>Fluttershy began slowly walking towards you.
>You slowly begand to descend to one knee.
"'Cause I still believe there's something left for you and me."
"For you and me. For you and me."
 
>You slowed your playing, almost coming to a stop.
>The DJ was watching you and also brought her music to a stop.
>You reached out and brushed Fluttershy's face.
>You sung very softly.
"Hold me now. I'm six feet from the edge and I'm thinking,"
>The ponies had stopped their dancing and were looking at you and Fluttershy in wonder.
>You brought your arm up to signal the DJ.
>She also raised her hooves, ready to jam.
--
>In one motion, you stood up and took a step back as you brought your hand down across the strings.
>The DJ brought her hooves down with you and continued her music.
>You raised your voice again.
"Hold me now."
>More cheering.
"I'm six feet from the edge and I'm thinking,"
"Maybe six feet ain't so far down."
 
>The ponies had resumed their dancing, except for Fluttershy, who was still standing in front of you.
>Her eyes were closed and she swayed from side to side.
>You had also resumed your full body head bobbing.
"Hold me now. I'm six feet from the edge and I'm thinking,"
"Maybe six feet ain't so far down."
 
>You threw your hands across the strings one last time and played a long, drawn out chord.
>You made a throat-cutting motion to signal the DJ to stop.
>When it almost went completely quiet, you slowly started playing a modified version of the original riff.
>You dropped back down on one knee.
>You lowered your voice softer yet again.
 
"Please come now. I think I'm falling."
"I'm holding on to all I think is... safe..."
>The DJ cut the lights and your spotlight faded.
>Fluttershy was wrapped around your neck.
>The cheers of the others was almost deafening.
>All except Rainbow Dash who turned away and went to get some punch.
>But nevermind her.
>She's not gonna ruin this perfect moment with you and all your friends.
--
>You are suddenly being assaulted by ponies.
>Twilight, Rarity, Applejack, and Pinkie Pie decided to join in on yours and Fluttershy's hug.
>They had knocked you on your back and you brought your arms up to protect your face.
>You throw one arm up to the DJ.
"Help!"
>"Heheh. Sorry dude. I know better than anypony not to get in between a star and his adoring fans."
>Some help she was.
 
>You managed to wriggle yourself free from the pony pile and get to your feet.
>You brushed yourself off.
>"Wow, Anon! That was amazing!" cheered Pinkie Pie.
>Yes, quite. It was truly a beautiful song, darling," said Rarity.
"Thanks... but I messed up pretty bad actually."
>"Don't cut yourself down," said Applejack. "Ah can't say that's mah type a' music, but that was really somethin' Anon."
>Fluttershy walked up to you and you dropped to one knee.
>She gave you a quick peck on the lips.
>"That was really beautiful, Anon," she whispered in your ears.
 
>You had to look away to try to hide your smile.
>"That. Was. Awesome!" yelled the DJ.
>You looked back towards the booth and saw her walking up to you.
>"I was actually expecting something a little more high energy than that," she said.
"No. I'm surprised I could even play what I did. I've never practiced this kind of music before. On an electric guitar no less. Oh and that reminds me."
>You walked over to where you were tackled and picked up her guitar.
--
>"I mean it!" the DJ continued. "That was some of the best playing I've ever heard. Those hands of yours sure are an amazing tool."
>You stopped to look down at your free hand.
>You flexed it a few times and wriggled your fingers.
"Yeah."
>You held the guitar out to her.
"Here's your guitar back."
 
>She looked at it for a second and looked back up to you with a smile.
>"Keep it."
"No."
>"No?"
"I already have a guitar. I may be limited with it only being acoustic, but I love it nonetheless."
>She thought about it a little more.
>"Are you sure?"
"Yes."
>"You could just use it to prac-"
"No."
 
>She sighed.
>"Well, alright then."
>She magicked the guiter out of your hands and looped the sling around her.
"Besides, I don't even have an amp to go with it."
>She smiled again.
>"I could-"
"No."
>"Fine," she pouted."
--
>"Well, with a little practice, we could be an awesome duo! How would you like to tour with me?"
"No."
>"What? No? How can you possibly say no to that!"
>You crouched down to her level to better get your point across.
"I just want a quiet life with my new family in a quiet town. No celebrity status. Just your friendly neighborhood human. Who just happens to know how to make beautiful music."
>You smile.
>She punched your chest.
>"Alright, if you insist. I don't just offer anypony to be in my little posse."
 
>"Hey Vinyl Scratch!"
>The two of you looked over.
>It was Rainbow Dash.
>"Can I talk to you?" she asked.
>"Yeah, no problem," responded Vinyl.
 
>She left you to your over-adoring fans.
>You stood up and turned to face them.
>You nervously rocked back and forth on your heels and twiddled your fingers.
"So..."
>They jumped you again for another big group hug.
--
>You decided it was best not to fight.
>You just waited in a very awkward position until they let you go.
>You sat up and faced them.
"Please don't do that."
>"Heheh. What's a matter Anon?" asked Applejack. "Ya don't like hugs or somethin'?"
"That was just a little uncomfortable."
>"How so?"
"Nothing."
 
>"He's just shy," said Fluttershy.
"Yeah... I'm gonna go sit down."
>"But you're already sitting, silly!" chimed Pinkie Pie.
>Ignoring her statement, you stood up and walked over to where the table you were at before.
>You ladled yourself a cup of punch and sat back in your chair.
>You put a foot against the table and leaned back.
 
>"-steal you all from me!"
>What the hell?
>You look behind you from where the voice came from.
>"He's cool, Dash! How can you even think of something that crazy?"
>Rainbow Dash and Vinyl scratch were in a room not far from you.
>The door wasn't fully closed so their hushed voices crept out rather easily.
 
>"He's evil I tell you!"
>"This party was for YOU Dash! He even risked his own well being to make sure you got here so you can talk this nonsense out!"
>"Oh, and another thing! How dare you betray me like that!"
>"What are you talking about?"
>"How can you offer HIM a spot in our exclusive group? That's so not cool!"
>"Since when did you know what was cool? Anon is the coolest guy I've ever met! And if you can't see that, I... I just don't know what to do with you!"
--
>Dash threw open the door and ran outside and flew away.
>Shit.
>Well this plan was a bust.
>You could hear about every other word, but you knew what they were saying.
>Especially at the end when their voices started to pick up.
 
>Vinyl Scratch walked out of the room and over to you.
"What's wrong?"
>"Huh? Oh, nothing. It's just... I tried Anon."
"I know. And sorry for eavesdropping, but I heard that little bit at the end there."
>"Oh... yeah?"
"Yeah. Sorry I just drove a wedge between you and Rainbow Dash."
 
>She waved a hoof in front of her face.
>"Don't worry about it Anon. She's a proud one. She will take a while to finally convince that she was wrong."
"I thought I really had her this time."
>"Yeah. It was going so well too. It's my fault she ran away."
>You punched her shoulder.
"Hey, pick your head up. Go work your magic again and give me some good foot-tapping music."
 
>You looked up towards Vinyl's booth.
>Pinkie Pie had thrown on Vinyl's headphones and was standing behind the booth.
>"Woo! Come on Everypony!"
"Before Pinkie Pie does something bad."
>"Heheh, yeah. I wouldn't wan- HEY! How many times have I told you? Don't touch my soundboard!"
>She ran up and took her place, pushing Pinkie Pie back onto the dance floor.
 
>Fluttershy walked up and sat next to you.
>"At least we tried, Anon."
>You scratched her mane.
"Yeah. We just need a different approach."
>"Why don't we go enjoy the party?"
>You look at her and smile.
"Who says I'm not enjoying myself? You're here after all, aren't you?"