This is a fan-made, alternative ending to AuroraDawn's "Rainbow Factory". All credit for the original story, and the source of my inspiration, goes fully to her.

Now a rainbow's tale isn't quite as nice as the story we knew of sugar and spice.
But a rainbow's easy once you get to know it with the help of the magic of a pegasus device.

We all know the story of the Rainbow Factory, of how Rainbow Dash had gone mad and done unspeakable horrors. But how did it all come to that? How was it that Rainbow Dash, known for her loyalty, descended into such madness? This is Rainbow Dash's story of losing herself to that dreaded factory, for as we all know, in the rainbow factory not a single soul gets through.

This is a prequel to 'Rainbow Factory' by Aurora Dawn: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1td5r9BGGA7l2-rnlFTnVrJN2NdZclcVWUMoCqaSujnM/edit?hl=en_GB

which was based on the song 'Rainbow Factory' by WoodenToaster: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRx_iXgLAyw

The April 1st chapter of Anthropology, which was temporarily posted in place of Chapter 18. I certainly was not going to let this masterpiece disappear forever.

Everyone wanted to see what would happen if Lyra watched an episode of My Little Pony, so I took that concept and pushed it to its most logical conclusion.

Humans.

Truth or myth? Ancient lost civilization or just an old pony's tale?

No pony has ever seen one, and most haven't even heard of them. But Lyra knows that these wonderful creatures are more than just old legends, and she's going to find out... and possibly drive her roommate insane in the process.

There was only one explanation. For all of it. All of the strange, erratic behavior. Her irrational fear of the sun. Her nocturnal habits of locking herself in in the dark and closing all the blinds. Wearing her sunglasses everywhere, even inside! It was time to invest in some silver, garlic, and a wooden stake.

Vinyl Scratch lives to feel free! She feels trapped in society and the bland routine of every day life. She discovers that graffiti art gives her the same sense of freedom and danger that her music does. With a troubled past she longs for this feeling, doing almost anything in her power to grasp it. Even tough the activity is considered illegal she still finds herself in the streets every night after dark, tagging long abandoned buildings, feeling like she's leaving her mark for everypony to see. After deciding to try and tag one of the biggest buildings in Canterlot she gets caught again, this time facing severe punishment.

But when she discovers who the pony that lives in the building she painted is, she concocts a devious plan to get herself out of the trouble shes in.

She's willing to try anything to get back out on the streets!

Authors notes: Light comedy, nothing to cause any ROFLing. This is my first official fic and I really hope you enjoy! I am looking for someone to edit for me and would be very grateful to whoever wants to help! That being said if you have any tips for me and my story please comment or message me with them! I'm not new to writing but i'm new to writing in this setting so I would love a bit of feedback. Now read my story you silly fillies!

Octavia and Vinyl know their hardships, though they have yet to live peacefully. Through all of this, they will come to terms with themselves, learning their true feelings. **This is my first fanfiction. The updates will be hampered by musical activities, hockey, and school, so I apologize in advance, though everyone has priorities. The style used is meant to be similar to that of Dennisthemenace's My Roommate is a Vampire, and I would greatly appreciate HELPFUL criticism (please no hate). I would simply like to know how you feel I can improve my preferred style, for use int the future. So please, leave my some helpful criticism in the comments or message me. Anything I suppose. Enjoy!**

**On hold until more time is available for work. I WILL continue this. I also need to refine my writing style and such. Thanks for understanding.**

Vinyl was going to be a prodigy. Everyone said so. Her teachers continually bumped her up through different music classes, and her peers were envious of her skills on the piano. Her feel and comprehension of jazz were beyond compare. But of course, the daughter of such a famous musician can only be expected to outperform her father.

However, when Vinyl's family is broken apart, she begins to make some decisions that could cause her to take her childhood dream as a casualty. Heartbroken and defeated, Vinyl was consigned to her fate until she discovered a classical prodigy who shows her the dream she could have chased. Octavia represents everything Vinyl ever wanted for herself, and so much more; she gives Vinyl a new sense of courage, of hope, and a new inspiration to dream about. But can Vinyl escape her fractured past to pursue her dream?

My first fan fiction, this story is a fresh take on the fairly common Vinyl x Octavia story. It starts out narrating their lives as fillies, having met in grade school, and follows them up to adulthood showing their love of music and each other blossom as time goes on.

A lot of thanks to AHerdApart, he helped me edit and clean this up. Everyone should go read his fic. http://www.fimfiction.net/story/28483/Colts-will-be-Thieves

Cover artist http://whitediamondsltd.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d4udvb7

I'd also like some ideas for how to continue the story, feel free to spoil in the comments. People who don't want it to be spoiled, you have been warned.

Vinyl Scratch and Octavia Fillharmonic. Both mares are on different sides of the coin of music. Vinyl is all for the wild and crazy side with bass filled music in the world of "Wubstep." Octavia, on the other hand, is a more sophisticated and enjoys playing classical music on her cello in front of calm and patient ponies. Vinyl and Octavia would fight for hours on end about what is right and what is "uncouth." But it would end up as a tie and they choose to forget.

Years after their friendship began, deep inside Vinyl, was a strange liking for her exact opposite. Eventually, they became an item. After their break-up, Vinyl found her true feelings for the other. Now she's on a mission to right her wrongs.

And to tell Octavia her true feelings.

Rated Teen for: Language. Viewer Discretion Advised.