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// Part 1 
// Story: Sunset Learns a Guitar Solo 
// by MoJoK20X 
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    Ever since the word 'Rainbooms' became the talk of Canterlot High, there's always the thrill of pushing the music to its limits, as well as raising the magic of friendship to its fullest. Rainbow Dash had that idea. In fact, she wanted the band to expand the former anywhere outside the school, if not the world. But, even she knows that her uncontrollable ego can launch her too high if not handled. It was always about the latter, as well as giving anyone a chance to show off with her.of course, Rainbow felt that it was time for the band to reach the next level. 

"Hey, Sunset!" Rainbow called as she approached Sunset examining her locker. She was once a leader of everything in her days until everything changed. She has been recognized in the past few years as either the queen of the school or the reformed heroine of all things magical, judging from experience. Ether way, she was treated as equal, and she was glad to earn respect from her friends.

"Hi Rainbow Dash." Sunset smiled and waved to her friend.

Rainbow detected her lack of confidence. "Look, Sunset. I know it's pretty straightforward, but as far as my carrying the band around my shoulders is concerned, I just don't wanna live the fact that my pride gotten in the way of our band, which is why we need you to step up a bit."

I can see that, Rainbow Dash," said Sunset. "But, I didn't want to take that as an advantage to-"

Your past and being a she-demon, blah blah blah," Her friend interrupted. "I get it. Again, no offense, but I'm surprised you still hold that memory in your head. But, that's about twenty miles beside the point. The point is that maybe, just maybe, you could forget about your past and think about not just me, but your friends."

Somehow, Rainbow Dash had to convince Sunset to be a lead of something, since she and a certain purple friend are both top-tier students. Not to mention the fact that she understood magic better throughout the years. In this case, someone has to show the ex-she-demon her worth in redemption. Rainbow Dash intends to do just that.

"Look, as annoying as it sounds, you should let the past go and think about the future. It's like you start earning some credit. No pressure." Rainbow exclaimed. 

"I know, I know," Sunset argued. "It's just that I don't want to show off too much, even if my playing music powers me up."

It's not about showing off," Rainbow retorted. "And even if it is, you can never forget about the one thing anyone can have, and that's being the element of friendship - an unknown element of friendship that fights for forgiveness of others as well as respect."

The words swept away Sunset's nervousness for respect. It made her proud to be an element of forgiveness, no matter how hard she tries. 

Rainbow Dash proposed a question. "Ever thought of making a solo?"

Sunset repeated, "A solo? Umm... I never thought of it that way."

Rainbow Dash pulled out a DVD with the words, 'Guitar Solos Tutorial for Beginners', and handed it to her. "Take this. It should help you right out. I bought it at Vinyl's music store.

Once Sunset grabs the disc and examines it, she was bound to wonder if it is something weird going on. She attempted to ask her friend about this, but it was too late. Dash zoomed out of sight and the bell rang as Sunset packs her bag and walks herself to class, with her friend's words still in her head. 

Moments later at Pinkie Pie's garage, Sunset pulled out the DVD disc and inserted it into the DVD player before strapping on her guitar and tuning its strings. After the TV screen displayed static, it shows an empty studio. A bewildered Sunset wondered what was wrong with the disc until she saw some words appear on the TV screen. 

"If you're watching this and wondering why it's glitching like that, it's probably the frequency surrounding the TV. Here. Try strumming a note. Anything."

Sunset raised an eyebrow in question before the voice persuaded her to think it is serious. Obviously, it isn't from her perspective.

Then, the words, 'Look, what would a prank have to do with a guitars and frequencies and such? Huh?' appear on the TV. 

Of course, she had no idea what she was implying. Then again, the voice had a valid point.  If music had nothing to do with pranks, what does? Sunset shrugged her shoulders and strummed a random note as she was told. Suddenly, the room shook violently, leaving the rhythm guitarist wobbling around. Before she can regain her balance, a storm of neon colors swirled around Sunset before carrying her weightlessly into the air. After seeing herself vanish, she screamed in fear.