//------------------------------// // Chapter 3 // Story: The Premiere // by cory486 //------------------------------// Vinyl did manage to slide in and was down with the sound technician’s right by the stage, she literally could not ask for a better placement. Her laptop and some borrowed recording gear sat at the ready as she helped the techies add their finishing touches. Also bonus points for scoring a front row seat out of it as well! Suddenly the lights dimmed as the velvet curtains swept back and a spotlight softly illuminated the conductor followed by the entire ensemble who were haloed in light. Vinyl barely managed to press record because of the sight. All noise seemed to still, everything went to a perfect silence and all eyes were on the ensemble as a hauntingly beautiful cello began to play, the deep tones resonating through the mind to create a quiet and peaceful, but lonely place. Suddenly the thrum of the brass section filled the space giving a sense of something that was on the way. Then with a sudden flare the rest of the ensemble jumped in washing away all of the dark feelings to replace them with a feeling of complete surprise. Vinyl was utterly blown away and entranced simultaneously and it was amazing until suddenly it stopped! Silence reigned absolute for but a moment before the Orchestra began to play what amounted to sound like an epic buildup. It was a piece that kept building and building filling the DJ with anticipation beyond measure. Not only that but her Adrenaline was coursing, she knew that a buildup like this could only mean one thing and that was that the drop was going to be devastating and epic! Then with a final flare as once again the music stopped silence hanging in for a moment that was both tantalizing and excruciating. Then something happened that Vinyl Scratch had never seen or heard of before, the conductor did not just drop the bass the conductor dropped the entire orchestra! The beat was downright intense, yet so fun and unbelievably catchy that Vinyl could not help but move in time with the music, and it was complex too with each part contributing. All she wanted to do was keep moving but all she could do was keep moving and possibly dance but all she could to was keep her eyes locked onto the spectacle in awe and wonder as the piece wound around and around. Suddenly and seemingly without the band or the crowd even realizing it the piece had drifted into a dreamy and almost trance-like piece that just made you want to listen to the melody and never forget it. Vinyl had to admit she was more than impressed mainly due to the fact that she had never really listened to a lot of classical styled music. This was as good if not better than some of the shows that she had gone to that had gotten her interested in music. Yet before Vinyl had really realized it the song had transitioned again into a dynamic fanfare farewell that was punchy and amazing. The Orchestra then began to build to its grand finale and closing as it slowly dropped off pieces and the musicians sat down. Finally it was just a spotlight on a lone smoky grey Cellist, as she played the closing solo. Her skill was unrivaled as she coaxed the most beautiful notes from her instrument as with a final and fading note the concert ended and the audience exploded. Vinyl Found herself standing with the rest and cheering before she remembered that she had work to do, because she only had a little over an hour before it was game time for her. ------- Finally the moment that she had been waiting for all night had arrived! Rainbow Dash was practically vibrating in glee and anticipation because it was time for the Wonderbolts show! Just as well they were going to be having a short autograph session after the fact as well! The day with her friends so far had been epic but it really only stood to get even better in her humble opinion when the Wonderbolts became involved. Sure enough over a loud speaker a voice announced “Fillies and Gentlecolts if you will direct your attention towards the sky I give you….The Wonderbolts!” With a mighty Woosh the formation of five flyers soared overhead, their storm and lightning cloud contrails chasing after them. As they reached the end of their arc they split up and began to perform their moves and tricks. They spiraled around each other very nearly missing as they performed moves Rainbow had only ever heard of with lightning speed and precision while staying within inches of one another. Soarin let out a great breath as Spitfire blew past, her wake as intensely warm as always, threatening to take his breath if he wasn’t holding it. Sweat poured from his body as they performed, the work always leaving them drenched in sweat. Plus if what Spitfire said was correct they would barely even have time to change out of their suits after autographs before they had to attend the after party. Evidently the thing was going to be a really big after party, and the rapidly spreading fact that the Wonderbolts were going to be there was guaranteed to only make it bigger. Soarin smiled to himself during a high point turn thinking fondly of the two tracks the DJ had sent Spitfire. Evidently Spitfire knew this DJ from somewhere and they had requested that Spitfire and her ‘male lackey’ sing. He got a good laugh out of that and then listened to the track, agreeing shortly after the first listen. It was catchy and fun sounding and frankly, he could not wait to sing it. It also helped that this DJ Pon-3 had promised them a few drinks on the house, which definitely earned them points in Soarin’s books. At the autograph signing after the show Spitfire spotted Rainbow Dash and her friends in the crowds of fans and called out to them in greeting. “Hey Rainbow Dash you and your friends seem really cool, and I’m not sure if you have heard yet or not but me and the team are going to an after-party. The place is, like, right down the streets at a place called Neon Nights, you really can’t miss it. If you girls come out I might even buy you a round or two.” Spitfire winked as she finished saying this and sweet Celestia she swore that Rainbow Dash’s head was going to start forcibly ejecting brain everywhere from sheer awe. Her friends all declined for a variety of reasons, but Rainbow Dash rapidly made sure that Spitfire and potentially everyone else in the near area knew that she was going to be there. Laughing lightly as they walked off Spitfire gathered the rest of the team together and they flew over to the dressing rooms they had been provided to rapidly strip down before within moments they were en route to Neon Nights. Spitfire could not wait to see Scratch strut her stuff. Neon Glow stood before his employees again, even the bouncers where present and paying rapt attention. “Alright everypony this is it. This is the night that we have been busting flank for the past three days and nights to reach. Tonight will not be an ordinary night. Tonight we are paying host to a vast majority of the Orchestra, as well as the Wonderbolts themselves. We have everything stocked to capacity at the bar, the lights are set up, and the sound is seamless. Tonight is going to be our biggest night ever gang so let’s make it happen! People take your positions because it’s about to get epic!” -------- Vinyl was in the prep room her laptop opened as she busily clicked the keys at a fever pace to finish her work. First she cut and sliced small portions of the trance part of Symphony before she melded it into an electric blend she had just created. Then she incorporated their build up section that had blown her mind and used that as the point for the shows first drop. Then she used a few more pieces and stitched them into the fabric of her show until she was fully satisfied with the results. Just in time apparently too as a technician came buy and ferried her gear to the stage to finish setting up. Vinyl took a deep breath steadying herself and trying to swallow the nerves she was feeling. It did not help that she was about to collapse from exhaustion while being so jittery and hyped up to the point of what was feeling like possible heart failure. She was excited and nervous and everything else. However when a door opened and the Wonderbolts of all ponies stepped in all of that was washed away as a huge smile split her face. Spitfire definitely looked a lot more toned out than last Vinyl had seen her as she exclaimed with a huge grin “So look what the cats dragged in, you look all kinds of up in the world.” Soarin’s mouth dropped as he saw the DJ, her fur was an arctic snow colored white and she had a pair of purple glasses posed over her eyes and a cocky smile on her face. Additionally her two toned blue mane was spiked everywhere and she seemed all confidence. ‘These two are friends?!’ Soarin thought feeling himself drool slightly ‘hottest friends ever!’ Spitfire replied “Well believe it or not some of us actually have a name to make for ourselves ya know Scratchy?” “Oh is that what they call all of that bondage spandex and primping?” Vinyl shot back Soarin watched as his captain and her friend had a back and forth that resembled a tennis match more than anything else. Finally the little back and forth ended and they both shared a laugh as Spitfire said “Well come on Soarin this here DJ bought us a few shots on the house and I intend to consume them before they go to waste.” “Oh yeah cause I might just cause you to drop what you’re doing, or maybe those are your natural butter hooves Spitty?” Vinyl quipped back. Vinyl shook her head as her friend walked out of the room and walked up to the small mirror to get a look at herself before she went out to play. Easing her glasses down Vinyl took a good look at her eyes the ruby red irises staring back confidently as she nodded to herself before yelling “It’s time for DJ PON3!”