Meanwhile, Peanut Butter and Pizza Frenzy went to visit Melody Aurora and they told her about the plan.
“So you guys are going to form a band?” asked Melody, amazed.
“Yep! We’re going to be superstars all over Equestria like Sapphire Shores!” said Pepper excitedly.
“We wanted to ask you,” continued Peanut. “Whether you’re interested to help us to form our band.”
“Form a band? You want me to join with you?”
“Well, something like that.”
“I’d love to,” resumed Melody. “But, as a princess’ daughter I need to help out my mom for most of the time.”
“Aww man,” sighed Pizza, disappointed.
“But maybe I can help to contribute,” said Melody. “I can find a book back in my home about pop stars all around Equestria. You can have a good reference from them.”
“Really? Then thanks a lot!” said a cheered Pizza.
“About my joining,” continued Melody. “I might have to consider first. I think I’ll talk with my mom.”
“Never mind, take your time,” assured Peanut.
Next, they went to find Raisin Brandy and his sisters.
“A band, huh?” asked Fiji. “Sounds interesting.”
“Then would any one of you like to join us?”
“Maybe, but I only know how to do the fiddle, and that’s not a band instrument.”
“Apart from strumming the guitar with my dad every day, I’ve got nothing else more,” said Raisin.
“I don’t even know how to play an instrument,” said Malinae.
“Well, if you say so, Ray, are you in?” asked Peanut.
“Well, okay then. I’ll talk with my parents about it.”
“YAY!” The brothers high-hoofed together. “Another new member!”
At Carousel Boutique.
“Oh my, that’s majestic!” beamed Platinum Royale.
“Care to join us?”
“Count me in! Count me in!” cried Prudence Aura.
“Hmm, maybe. But I have to help out Momma all the time,” said Platinum. “But since Prudence is desperate to join you all, she can go, since she has hairdressing lessons every three days or so.”
“Yay! Thanks, big sis!” cheered Prudence.
“Just remember to behave,” reminded Platinum.
The brothers then visited Chaos Control and his sisters.
“Sounds like it. I’ll try to give it a shot,” said Chaos.
“That’s a good idea, but I don’t think I’m interested,” said Honey Drops.
“Me, too,” agreed Beryl.
Later, they met Greenie Hats and Thunder Clash at the playground.
“A band?” asked Greenie, rather surprised. “But I wanna do train myself in stuntin’. Gotta be part of the Wonderbolts, you know.”
“I wanna join! I wanna show them what I can do!” said Thunder.
“If you say so,” said Greenie, surprised by her brother’s action. “Then don’t forget about your stunt practice, though.”
“C’mon, big sis! I won’t forget it!”
At the end of the day, the siblings went to discuss the next steps at home.
“So, how did everything turn out?” asked Pepper.
“Well, that’s fine. We had four agreeing to join us. Melody just needs to think about it,” said Peanut, and he showed her the list of those who are joining.
“That’s very good,” smiled Pepper after scrutinizing the list. “We don’t need so many members by the way.”
“Now what should we do next?” asked Pizza.
“We’ll see what we can do while we meet our friends tomorrow!” replied Pepper.
The next day, while the friends gathered at the barn, Melody arrived with a book.
“Here,” began Melody. “This is a book on the music stars all across Equestria. From this book you can learn everything about their histories, their formation, their demise and legacies.”
“Ooh, interesting. Does that include Sapphire Shores as well?” asked Peanut.
“Yes, and from what I read about her, she seems to continue performing. Lately she’s been working as a judge for a musical talent show!”
“*gasp* I really want to meet her someday! It’s been a while I heard her performing in a concert, but hearing the fact that she’s a judge makes me super-duper excited!” exclaimed Pizza.
“Well, Momma used to be her costume designer. She still has a good relationship with her today,” said Platinum.
“So basically, what are we talking about now?” asked Greenie.
“Let me see,” continued Pepper. “Now for those who agreed to be part of our band, step forward!”
Raisin, Prudence, Chaos and Thunder went ahead.
“So uh, what are you going to do for us?” asked Chaos nervously.
“Now basically,” explained Pepper. “Do you all know what instruments make up a typical pop or rock band?”
“Let me guess, guitars, drums and keyboards?” asked Thunder.
“You got it right! Now we need to know who likes to play what!”
“I told you about that yesterday. Nothing else but guitars,” responded Raisin.
“Play an instrument? It’s better if I sing. I’m used to singing while doing my hairdressing lessons!” said Prudence.
“Maybe I can try the keyboards,” replied Chaos. “I would like to get a taste of it, anyway.”
“A guitar for me! That makes me cool!” answered Thunder.
“Then I’ll work on the drums,” said Pepper. “What about you, Peanut?”
“Hmm, I’m okay with a guitar. I’ll give it a try, and I’ll be glad if Ray can teach me.”
“Yep, count on me!” said Raisin.
“Looks like we can list out the things we need for the band, but where can we get them?” asked Fiji.
“Yeah, good point,” agreed Peanut.
“I think you can try out some music stores in Canterlot or Manehattan. Mom and Dad had found a few flashy ones there,” said Honey. “They sold a lot of musical instruments, from classical ones to electronic ones like they use in pop and rock bands.”
“Then we should at least give it a try,” said Chaos. “We need to determine the best one affordable.”
“Remember the fact, guys,” said Beryl. “Quality is always the priority when you choose items. That’s what Mother always told me.”
“Maybe we could get some books for practice from there as well,” suggested Thunder. “Just learning from Brother Ray isn’t enough.”
“He’s right,” agreed Raisin. “It’s useless even if I teach you the basic notes.”
“Well then, I hope that you can take up the challenge,” said Melody. “Just remember, practice makes perfect!”
“Gee, thanks Melody! Hopefully we can get Sapphire’s attention,” said Pizza. “I wanna get her autograph.”