When Vinyl Scratch ends up getting sick before a gig, Octavia tries to fill in for her. Octavia knows how to work the equipment. How hard could it be?

Vinyl Scratch was always an odd one, seemingly hating classical music yet always willing to go with Lyra and Bonbon with a little convincing. One evening they see Octavia perform, and the songs are more than familiar to Vinyl. Realizing that Octavia is playing songs that Vinyl herself had composed when she was younger. Over time and through many trials with her new friends, Octavia discovers that there's a little more to Vinyl than she initially thought.

Proofreaders: Sour Grapes and BarbarianBrony (Thanks to both of you!)

One night, like so many others, Octavia waits up for Vinyl Scratch and contemplates her day.

Every pony in Equestria knows the names Octavia Philharmonica and Vinyl Scratch. Every musician in Equestria knows and reveres their talent and most semi-jokingly complain that Octavia and Vinyl's relationship should count as a monopoly on musical talent. Very few know their early story, years ago when Octavia had only just left Canterlot Conservatory and Vinyl was... well, being Vinyl.

A patchwork story about a somewhat different Vinyl Scratch and Octavia, who learn what it means to be in a relationship, to work, and to live together. Finally complete.

Vinyl Scratch, having to DJ a Bat Mitzvah at the last minute, leaves Octavia home alone. Octavia decides to make the best of it. Octavia X Vinyl

It's anything but a traditional story when Vinyl Scratch meets Octavia and falls in love with the colt-loving grey mare. Vinyl can't explain it, but there is something about Octavia that has sucked her into love's arms. But with Vinyl's jealous ex in the picture, she can barely find time to think straight. Can Vinyl find the will to fight through an overbearing ex and somehow win Octavia's heart? Or will it all crash and burn around her?

Vinyl Scratch and Octavia get stuck halfway through riding Sparkle Mountain at the Harmonic Kingdom.

But it's okay. Surely they will be reimbursed for their Fast Passes.

...surely.

This story is a sequel to Vinyl and Octavia Have Multiple Dates

Vinyl Scratch is lying at home, bored. Her mood is immediately improved when Octavia comes home with a small present for her. From there, it isn't long before she finds herself being roped into playing an old game of Octavia's from her university days...

The Vinyl and Octavia Series
1. Vinyl and Octavia Machete Their Way Through the Jungle
2. Vinyl and Octavia Move House
3. Vinyl and Octavia Get Incredibly Drunk
4. Vinyl and Octavia are Forcibly Shipped
5. Vinyl and Octavia Fight Ten Thousand Ninjas
6. Vinyl and Octavia Have Multiple Dates
7. Vinyl and Octavia Engage in Roleplay
8. Vinyl and Octavia in 'Dial D for Detectives'
9. Vinyl and Octavia Duel Destiny
10. Vinyl and Octavia Bust Out of Prison
11. Vinyl and Octavia Join COBRA
12. Vinyl and Octavia Break the Timestream
13. Vinyl and Octavia Rob a Casino
14. Vinyl and Octavia's Freaky Day
15. Vinyl and Octavia Jump the Shark

Octavia has just performed at a concert and is looking for a way to wind down. Elsewhere Vinyl Scratch is feeling a little down and lost, can they both find what they're looking for?
Octavia is written from Octavia's perspective.
Vinyl Scratch is written from Vinyl's perspective.
Wrote this the other day as a way for me to try and get past a little writers block I was having, hope you enjoy it.