The carriage moved quickly and smoothly, Vinyl napping as Octavia read a book to pass the time. Unts was snoozing peacefully on Octavia's head, tuckered out from assaulting Vinyl's ex. Octavia looked up when she felt him shift slightly and get comfortable, then remaining still. I must say, I think I just might have grown used to this... she smirked slightly as she reached up and patted him gently. Vinyl then gave a loud yawn as she sat up and stretched.
"Any idea how much longer until we get to Ponyville?" Vinyl asked.
"We are still a good ways away, Vinyl. I would say another good hour or so," Octavia said as she read.
"Octy, how can you read with the carriage rocking back and forth like that? Doesn't it make you dizzy?" It wasn't until Vinyl pointed it out that Octavia suddenly became aware of how much the carriage was moving, and felt her stomach turn slightly as she focused on the text. She shut the book, and sighed.
"Thank you for that Vinyl," Octavia said.
"No problem, Octy. The last thing I want to see is you yakking all over the floor 'cause you're trying to read," Vinyl said. "Glad to be of some service to you," she grinned.
"I was doing just fine until you brought it up," Octavia said.
"What book are you reading, anyway?" Vinyl asked, curious.
"It is titled 'Dancing Flames and Shifting Shadows,' it is a mystery novel that has to deal with romance, betrayal, and murder..." Octavia explained.
"Ooh, sounds cool. What's it about?" Vinyl asked.
"Well, it starts with three kingdoms that are constantly having diplomatic problems-" Octavia started, but stopped short when she saw the blank expression on Vinyl's face. "What?"
"You had me, and you lost me," Vinyl said.
"Vinyl, it would not kill you to read a book every now and again. It is good for you- it keeps your mind from rotting," Octavia said. "Then again, you cannot regrow what you have already lost..." she smirked.
"Ain't that the truth- wait a second..." Vinyl said, narrowing her eyes as Octavia laughed. "That wasn't very nice!"
Octavia managed to calm herself down enough to speak again. "You are right, Vinyl. I am sorry...it was just far too easy," Octavia admitted. "Besides, that was for scaring me with Unts earlier."
"Oh, c'mon Octy. It's easy to see that you like Unts, and Unts has already claimed his territory on your head," Vinyl chuckled.
"Yes, well...he certainly earned it," Octavia smiled. "You know, now that I think about it, Neon sure went through a lot of trouble to cause as much chaos as he did between us...I remember you saying you broke up with him because he went off with a group of other mares and stallions instead of you, but-"
"It was on my birthday, Octy. He ditched me on my birthday..." Vinyl sighed bitterly.
"Oh...I see. I can understand why. That is something you just do not do," Octavia said. "I am so sorry he put you through that...and I am even more sorry that I believed his words over yours...I truly was foalish," Octavia said softly. She let her head hang low as she felt tears stinging at her eyelids. She blinked in surprise when she felt Vinyl move up closer to her, raised her head with a hoof and shared a soft kiss with her.
"Octy, listen to me...it's okay. I'm just glad you realized that Neon was lying to you. I'm pretty sure I didn't do a great job of defending myself or you. If anything, I'm the one who's sorry," Vinyl said. "Don't cry anymore, okay? Your eyes are much prettier when you smile," she winked. Octavia wiped her eyes with a hoof, and gave a small smile. "See? That's the Octy I know."
"Thank you, Vinyl...I just feel like I did something horrible to you...and on top of it all, I hit you..." Octavia said. "I have no idea what came over me...it was the look on your face when you asked me if I 'enjoyed' it...like you had just something I should have been proud of..." Octavia explained. "What hurt me even more though, was the way you looked at me afterwards..." Octavia shook the image out of her mind. "I do not want to think about it..."
"Well, I gotta admit, it was shocking. One minute I'm sitting there all loopy and happy, and the next my face felt like I was on fire, and you're looking like you're ready to tear my head off. What REALLY got to me was the fact that you were crying, and it seemed like it was my fault...if there's anything I don't ever want to do to you Octy, it's make you cry," Vinyl said as she nuzzled Octavia. Octavia merely smiled, and returned the nuzzle. "Hey Octy, can I ask you something?"
"Sure, Vinyl. What is on your mind?" Octavia asked.
"Well...I wasn't really sure how to ask this, but I figured I might as well just ask..." Vinyl said as she fidgeted a bit. "Um...I was wondering if maybe you'd be into the idea of doing a collab project?"
"A collaborative effort? Really?" Octavia asked, surprised. "I would have never guessed you would be interested in including my work with yours. What brought this on?"
"Well, I've been keeping an eye on what's popular in music nowadays, and with dubtrot and house really picking up steam, I've noticed that to keep it fresh, other artists have started bringing in piano and guitar tracks into their mixes, so I was wondering if you'd be cool with using your cello for one of my mixes," Vinyl asked. "I think you're not nearly as popular as you deserve to be, and I figured I would help you out with that," she smiled with a small blush.
"Vinyl, that is one of the sweetest things I have heard you say...I would love to collaborate with you," Octavia smiled as she snuggled into Vinyl.
"Great...we'll work on that after we get set up in Ponyville. Sound good?" Vinyl asked.
"Sounds wonderful," Octavia replied with a smile.
Sometime later, the carriage pulled into town, stopping just outside their house. Vinyl and Octavia exited the carriage, the two movers beginning to unload the furniture off the cart behind them. "Just open up the house and we'll put the stuff where you want it," the lead stallion said.
"Sure thing," Vinyl responded. They made their way over to the door, Octavia retrieving the key and unlocking it. They entered the house and flipped on the lights.
"SURPRISE!" A group of voices yelled, causing both Octavia and Vinyl to jump. Unts was startled so badly he fell off of Octavia's head.
"What- what is all this!?" Octavia asked as she looked around. The entire first floor had been decorated with streamers, a banner saying "WELCOME HOME" hanging over the staircase. In the dining area stood Lyra, Bonbon, Twilight, Trixie, Spike, Pinkie Pie, Applejack, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash and Rarity, all wearing party hats.
"We knew today would be the day that you were moving in, and I was afraid you were gonna be sad because you moved away, but then I thought 'They're moving into town!' and that's when I decided to throw you a HOUSE-WARMING PARTY!" Pinkie said in one breath.
"We all came together and got y'all a little somethin' from all of us," Applejack said as she pulled a large, gift-wrapped object on wheels.
"We had it shipped all the way from Fillydelphia," Rarity said. "I made sure that only the best woodwork would suffice," she smiled.
"We hope you like it...I think it's absolutely lovely..." Fluttershy said with a demure smile.
"Yeah, nothing cooler than sleeping in style, right?" Rainbow Dash grinned.
"This is our special way of saying that you're one of us now," Twilight smiled. Lyra and Bonbon then made their way over to Octavia and Vinyl.
"Bonbon and I made the final decision on it. We really hope it's to your liking," Lyra said as she moved over to the gift. She pulled on the bow, and the gift-wrapping fell away, revealing a magnificent, wooden crib, complete with hoof-carved musical notes as well as a mobile that hung above it.
Octavia choked back tears, absolutely touched by the gesture her friends had made. Vinyl was grinning from ear to ear. "We absolutely love it!" They said in unison. The group then began the festivities as the two movers began their work, moving stuff back and forth throughout the new house. Once they were done, Vinyl paid the movers.
"Thanks for everything, guys!" Vinyl said.
"No problem. Congrats, by the way. Good luck to ya- as a dad, kids are something else," the lead stallion said as they lead the cart away.
Vinyl then shut the door, and returned to the festivities. Octavia and Vinyl laughed and partied long into the night, surrounded by the love of their friends and the comfort of their new home.
When is Neon gonna get redeemed~~~
Also PARTY
just posting that because i cont think of anything else to post
...Two words....Love It!
76377
Why should Neon be redeemed?
I have to admit it's a cute chapter. Between the little jabs at each other on the ride and then the party it's really nice.
I love this fic, keep it coming!
76377 HE SHOULDN'T BE REDEEMED, NOT AFTER WHAT HE DID TO MY VINYL
Woot new chapter also... Second!
i hope chapter 50 is something good
76402 damnit when i read the comment page only one was up curse you!!
If they gonna mention Neon, then i don't think Pinkie will come out of the basement for a while. If you now what i mean .
76397
It's the natural order of storytelling. Also, Lithe is responsible for naming that BG pony, and he's gone and villified the poor guy. Neon needs to atone for his sins so Lithe's thousands of readers don't hate him forever! He's a cute BG pony~
76401
Actually, that's precisely why he should be redeemed. <3
This is all pointless however, because I already know what's gonna happen. Hurry up, Litheness!
Good, cheesy fun. Carry on with the good work.
76385
Yup, im starting to run out of things to say as well >.>
So I'll just say another great chapter :D
AAHHH THIS STORY IS SOOO GOOODDD~!!!!
I love how it's not so much each chapter being a story, but the whole thing culminating to a few climactic events. It adds so much anticipation when I see a new chapter (which is like, every day) I'm like, YES 2'S COMPANY UPDATED MORE OCTYSCRATCH YAY
Neon needs to make one more appearance. I want to see Octy and Vinyl Dance atop his grave. All the redemption he needs. The Aetherium will have his soul strung out like a banner as he is cursed to supply magic power against his will, causing immeasurable amounts of pain as Vinyl casts the simplest of spells. Ah, and it only took me twenty-seven seconds to formulate that idea into a religion.
76401
Sup bro! By the way, she's not yours in this story mate.
ALL MY D'AAAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWW
You should be a writer and an editor man.
I kind of liked this recent arc with neon. It had a small bit of heartbreak, which hasn't shown up in the story very much so far. I do feel the part where Vinyl kisses neon 'thinking it's Octavia' a little bit of a stretch.
All in all though the story is fabulous as ever
Rolando and Kester vs. Neon. This needs to happen. Heck, I'd pay to see Rolando, alone, take down Neon.
Then again, you cannot regrow what you have already lost..." good job out there Octavia
i wonder what gender and 'tribe' the baby will be?
76409
Mmmmmm... Why do I suddenly want cupcakes?
76467
20 bits on Rolando and may I just say,
DAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW.
Thank you
All right here we go!
*reads*
*dies from adorableness*
76447
... Remind me never to get on your bad side
Anyway, great job!
76447 ...Well That seems a bit extreme but at least it's better than what my little brother suggested.
76536 Tis not even the worst of my wrath. My wrath is a sea of blood, oozing from the essences of all the tortured souls I hath wrought. A boat made from their stretched skin over a frame of bones drifts slowly through this stream, its lone inhabitant standing proud at the helm as he sails, dragging a net made from the tendons and sinew of fallen foes. Pulling the net in, he finds the entrails and muscle fibers from the past. That is a mere fraction of my psyche. A wonder that I can't get a story to work like that.
DAT CRIB!
Epic chapter! I laughed! I cried! I ate a muffin!
I have little else to say except the crib is made of win and Unts continues to be awesome.
I see what you did there!
Dubtrot. That should be the fanon word for dubstep now.
.76466
Have you ever been drunk? It's harder to tell who is who.
21104 Is This Based off Allegrezza? It sure has alot in common....
76588 he speakes the truth
We need a chapter about gummy and unts :D
I think that you've given me diabeetus, on top of my diabetes, and my diabeades. Thanks, I love it!
ahhh!!!!!
i look at the scroll bar and think, oh good, a long chapter!!!!!
but no..... not even half way down and the comment starts!!!! y are there so many comments?!?!?!
like the chp btw!!
76542
I guess "mercy" and "subtlety" aren't in your vocabulary
76841 Oh, they are, they simply have no meaning. Like the German word, 'denn.' I just don't use them enough.
Depending on what Story I'm writing. Trial and Error right now, but they'll show up more when I get back to writing Severance.
OMG somepony absolutely must do a collaboration with vinyl and octy please I'm not talented enough to do it my self
Unts is now the new gummy! Hold on to your hooves, I am just about to be brilliant! Gummy and Unts occupy similar spots on their owners bodies, as well as the fact that they are both reptiles. Couple that with the fact that gummy is a boss in not giving two shits about what's going on around him, and Unts pretty much scarred Neon's face worse than opal did to LMR.
*melt* that crib.. so perfect..
How does this story keep getting better and better?
76902
Thank you so much, Wlah! It was a shock to see my fic drop that far so quickly.
Redeemed ? Silly That's not how you spell neon droped from 80000 feat
lol i saw that reference to the 3 kingdoms with constant diplomatic problems from the hearths warming eve story
I would have liked to see the look on the face of Unts as she fell
what a great chapter. this, this right here is what keeps bringing me back to this fanfic. its just so amazing. i use to not like the idea of fanfics, but this story over the last 50-something chapters has brought me around to the side of fanfics. thank you so much for the effort you put into this story every day and you keep this going! ok? i dont want another day without this beautiful story, here is how i feel in emoticons
Errrrrrrrrrrrrrr.... I don't know...... Vinyl and Octavia are obviously great for each other but i'm not so sure about a collab project... I've heard working together can put strain on a relationship.
I'm for Kiernan. Redemption waits for the dead. When good people make a mistake, they can make amends. When bad people try to destroy something beautiful, they deserve all the pain, suffering, and eternal torment the universe provides. Just because he's someone's OC doesn't mean a thing about the readers. In this story he is a villain, in this story I will hate him. If I find myself reading his creator's stories, and he's not a villain, and the writing is good, I won't.
SUPERB! The more I read it, the more I like it! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!