//------------------------------// // Chapter Eleven - At the end of the Another Day // Story: Leap of Faith: Octavia Vs. Rave // by Wolokai //------------------------------// "You know, Applejack was right, this is the best place to catch Celestia's Sunset!" "Vinyl...must you be so loud? I'm trying to rest...now be a good girl and fetch mommy's brush!" "..." Vinyl sighed, rolling her eyes and picking up a gray-colored brush from nearby with her magic, levitating it over towards Octavia and brushing her mane gently. They were situated together on the same hill Applejack and Rainbow Dash had napped on when they had come back from the Everfree Forest. Grimacing, Vinyl looked over her own body, the tight, and overly revealing french maid's outfit making her flank itch. She groaned "Octy', this isn't even fair! How was I the one who lost!?" Octavia giggled as she leaned over and gave her marefriend a tender kiss, whispering as she pulled "Because Celestia put the crown on my head first, and because if you want me to ever eat that strawberry off your belly, you'll do something to actually earn it. We may be in a relationship Vinyl...but I hope we're clear and there's no confusion when I say you can be the unicorn, but I control the horn..." Vinyl blushed and ran the brush through Octavia's mane again, dragging out a deep sigh from the content mare. Vinyl whispered softly "Oh...damn it Octavia, you're so mean..." The two of them shared a tender kiss, Vinyl resting on her belly and letting Octavia lean back against her, resting her head comfortably on her side. They watched the sunset and smiled as the sky lit up with the most beautiful colors of orange and red, the world preparing itself to glide peacefully into Luna's Night. A voice made their heads turn "Howdy Ya'll! What's goin' on up here?" Applejack and Rainbow Dash were trotting up towards the pair, a cyan wing draped over the country mare's back. Vinyl smiled and shrugged, shouting towards them "Nothing much! Just enjoying the sunset ya know?" Applejack nodded and held up a hoof towards Octavia, saying "Hey, great job at Canterlot! Ah reckon' that was a pretty good show! Hey, listen, if it's not too much trouble for ya'll...we got a proposition for ya!" Octavia turned her head towards them, a small smile on her lips as Vinyl nodded and exclaimed "Whatever it is, we're in!" ~~~ "Applejack, if you wanted to use the recording studio, you could have just asked!" Vinyl squealed, flipping on the power switch to her turn-table while Octavia gently tuned her cello. Applejack smiled, giving her Violin a quick test as Rainbow gently plucked a few strings on an electric guitar she had brought with her. She said "Well schucks Vinyl, ah didn't know ya'll let other ponies use this place. Rainbow and I were kinda inspired by ya'll to start playin' music, and we were wondering if you could give us ah few pointers." Octavia smiled, placing her bow on the cello and turning her head to Applejack, a happy tune in her voice "Music isn't really a set pattern...it's wild and free, so just follow along!" Vinyl nodded, smiling as Octavia tapped the bow against the strings and shouted "Alright, follow my lead!" It was then that Octavia began to play a few simple lines on the Cello, a steady beat that Vinyl could easily get into. Before long, Vinyl had joined in, followed by Applejack and eventually Rainbow Dash. The four weaved in and out of the flow of music in perfect harmony, a smile etched on all of their faces. ~~~ "Well...that was a lovely time..." Octavia panted, rolling on her side and smiling over at Vinyl, the same smile on her face as well. They had ended their evening with a friendly goodbye to Applejack and Rainbow Dash, and had decided to retreat back to Hoofington's for a little...quiet time. Vinyl put a hoof over Octavia's, gently rubbing hers as the two breathed out a sigh of relief. Vinyl whispered as Octavia closed her eyes "Hey Octy'?" Octavia nestled her forehead against Vinyl's and whimpered "Hmmm?" "I love you..." "I love you too Vinyl..." They laid there together, tired, weary, and exhausted from the events of the past week. Though they were riddled with fatigue, nothing could keep down the sheer joy and happiness that had enveloped both of their hearts, the music of love and freedom dancing about in each other's minds. Some say it was the perfect ending to a perfect love story...but for them, their story wasn't going to be ending any time soon. As Vinyl always said, "Music has no ending...it's just a constant stream of happiness and wild freedom...why would you ever make it stop?" Vinyl kept her eyes partially open to watch Octavia gently fall into a happy slumber, her smile still set perfectly on her lips, which Vinyl kissed with the gentlest touch. It was the perfect evening, the perfect moment, and the perfect harmonized beating of two loving hearts... ~Of the mares they called Octavia and Vinyl Scratch~ ~The End~ (Stay tuned for the After Party!!!)