Title: Up An Octave Chapter One Author: H-nen Pastebin link: http://pastebin.com/UtCzh3nx First Edit: Wednesday 15th of May 2013 04:31:49 PM CDT Last Edit: Wednesday 15th of May 2013 04:31:49 PM CDT I made this one from my own musical experiences.  I tried my best not to make it a self-insert but all us musicians are generic douches.   Day 409 in Equestria. >You always were a good musician. >Who are you kidding, you felt like nothing without an instrument in your hands. >Bass, guitar, oboe, double bass, violin, it didn't matter. >You were only glad you were good at it. >The way you play was... you. >You never wanted to express yourself in any other way. >Then again you never did, to anyone, not in words... but notes. >But today it was time to express yourself to thousands. >Don't look back on the past time to shine. >But only with the greatest musician and pony in the world. >Octavia     >Both of you have a bass in hand. >You play piccolo strings on a jazz bass. >She supports with her double bass. >She smiles at you, giving more courage then you ever knew. >Almost on que the curtains open, shining lite on your tuxedo. >Once it reaches your duet partner the sequins on her black dress come to life. >The hundred year-old mahogany floor glisten with a elegant finish giving a comfortable light to you. >You are suddenly stricken def by the sound of a thousand hooves clopping together.     >Damn, Luna really gave you a nice birthday gift as the closing performance at the Grand Galloping Galla. >You take a deep breath and signal your start to Octavia. >She repositions herself with a smile that warms your heart. >You back at the crowed and play the opening note. >http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_k2Ag7Qiyk