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// A Dream Like Many Others 
// Story: A Dream Come True 
// by majic 
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      It had been a normal week for Derek, the same as all the others that summer. Get up go to work come home and do it all over again the next day.  Since he had gotten a job that summer he had been very busy and hadn’t had as much time for the couple friends that he had. He didn’t mind that much though, he was a loner at heart. Even in school, he would keep to himself. He was very thankful he only had one more year before he was finished. 
The Sun was beginning to set as he returned home from the convenience store he worked at. Sighing as he entered his home he greeted his mother and then quickly made his way to his room. Kicking his shoes off beside his bed, he sat down at his desk and tiredly rubbed his eyes. After temporarily shaking of the tired feeling that was slowly overtaking his body, he turned on his computer and followed his usual routine, social networks, then the never ending search for new music to listen to. Music was what seemed to keep him going, when all else failed it remained to true to him. He loved to make music as well as listen, which is the reason he spent most of his when not at work in his room making music. Turning on his stereo he began to lose himself in the music, slowly falling asleep at his desk. 
Meanwhile in Canterlot…
Vinyl slowly paced around the room, the sound of the bass permeating the small waiting room where she was awaiting her set time to perform. A relieved sigh escaped her lips and she heard the cheering crowd. Her horn sparked into life as she opened the door and walked toward the stage. Walking out onto the stage the pyrotechnic fireworks sparked to life on either side of her as she made her way to her turntables. As soon as the fireworks had ended the stadium turned completely black. A slight murmur among the crowd could be heard until a faint light from the stage caught their attention. The light grew brighter and brighter until it suddenly exploded as the music blasted to life. A loud cheering began as the show started. Being a DJ was much easier for Unicorns than for Earth or Pegasus ponies, being that Unicorns had magic. As the concert was nearing its end Vinyl added one more record. Fading out the song that had been playing she let her outtro play as she took a bow and walked off the stage fading the music with her magic. Wiping the sweat from her head as she reached the same waiting room she had been in before she sat down in a chair letting out a deep breath. Just them a male Pegasus walked in. “Great show Vinyl! Awesome way to end the tour.” “Thanks Wind Stream.” “Hey…do you want to grab something to eat. You deserve some relaxation, this is the longest tour you’ve done.” He said matter-of-factly. “Thanks, but I think I’m just going to head back to the hotel. I’m really tired.” “Oh alright. Well see you later” the stallion said with a slightly disappointed tone.  As he shut the door Vinyl slowly found herself staring blankly at the floor. She soon realized this and stood. Her horn again began to glow and in a flash of light she vanished from the room. She re appeared outside of the building. Hailing a cab she climbed inside and slumped in the seat closing her eyes. She re opened her eyes to find a colt slightly tapping her on the shoulder. “Maam, where did you want to go?” Suddenly realizing she must have dozed off she quickly apologized. “I’m sorry I must have dozed off. The Canterlot Hotel please.” “No problem maam” He replied as he started pulling the cab down the street. Once again closing her eyes she felt herself slowly drifting back to sleep, thinking about the day’s events. As the carriage pulled to a stop in front of the hotel, Vinyl awoke and slowly got out of the cart. Groggily walking into the hotel she walked to the front desk to check in. “Hello, would you like a room?” “Yes please” she responded tiredly. “Alright maam, here is your key. Your room is on the 13th floor. The elevators are on the fare wall.” “Thank you.” She walked to the elevator, eager to fall into a soft bed and drift off to sleep. As she stepped in a young colt and his mother entered as well. The colt stared at her for minute and then spoke. “Are you Vinyl Scratch? I love you’re music I’m such a huge fan!  I wanted to come to your show, but mommy said I’m not old enough” Vinyl looked down and smiled at the colt. “Awe thanks buddy. I’m sorry you couldn’t come, but tell you what; I think I can make it up to you. Her horn sparked to life and suddenly there was a CD and pen floating in front of her. “How would a autograph sound?” “That would be so cool!” the colt exclaimed. She signed the CD and guided it towards him. He grasped it excitedly. “Thank you so much!” The colt’s mother smiled and thanked Vinyl. She smiled back as they reached the 10th floor. As the doors opened and the Mare and her colt began to step up a sudden thud racked the elevator car. A second thud shook the soon after the first and the car fell a foot. A creaking sound could be heard from above the car and soon vinyl realized what was happened. Just as the third and final bang was heard, Vinyl screamed an pushed the mare and her colt out of the car right before it started to free fall. As the car free fell Vinyl looked around for a way out. There was none. Bracing for the immediate impact Vinyl’s horn started to glow as a bubble formed around her. Just then the car hit the ground floor and blast of light engulfed the inside of the car. Several minutes later after the dust had settled several worker ponies surrounded the car and pried the doors open. It was empty “Well it’s a good thing no one was in there.” One of the workers said. “That could have been messy.”