//------------------------------// // Chapter 37 // Story: Refound Love // by GamerTag //------------------------------// Today was just like any other day for Octavia. She got out of bed, got ready for her day, and left. Sure she had a few problems with Caramel but that's nothing new. When she got to work, everything seemed the same. Bon Bon was happily working in the kitchen, and Lyra was in the recording studio. Yes, everything was normal..... Until she walked into Vinyl's office. "Bon Bon," Octavia started as she walked into the kitchen area, "May I ask where exactly Vinyl went?" "Oh hello, Octavia!" Bon Bon greeted cheerfully, "I don't know where Vinyl is, maybe you should ask Lyra." Octavia nodded her head before making her way towards the recording studio. Calm down, Octavia. She probably just slept in or had a meeting. However, Octavia continued to panic. Yesterday, she and Vinyl met up with Lucky Streak and Neon Lights. While there, the two had learned Neon was actually trying to help them all along. Not only this, but he still seemed to harbor some romantic feelings for Vinyl. Now, Octavia never really thought of herself as a jealous type, but she had quickly learned that bad relationships seemed to follow her wherever she went. She did, however, express these fears to Vinyl, which she quickly laughed off as she didn't even know if she wanted to be friends with the stallion. But Octavia would be lying if she didn't say a part of her was still worried. Octavia was snapped back into reality when she almost hit the door of the recording studio. Octavia shook her head in an attempt to rid herself of these thoughts before she entered the studio. "Lyra?" Octavia asked as she opened the door. "Oh, hey Octavia," Lyra greeted, "Did you need something?" "Hello Lyra," Octavia said with a smile, "I was just wondering if you knew where Vinyl was." Lyra gave Octavia a confused look, which both confused and worried Octavia. "She didn't tell you?" Lyra asked, "Vinyl's moving into her new apartment today." ~•~•~•~•~ New apartment?! Octavia marched down the street, still mad that her own marefriend hadn't even told her that she was moving. I swear to Celestia Vinyl when I get to you... Thankfully, Lyra had given her the address to Vinyl's new apartment, making it easier for her to yell at her marefriend. As Octavia continued her way down, she started to see all the theaters. Once she saw them, she finally realized exactly where Vinyl was living. "Bridleway?" Octavia whispered to herself in shock. I must have been too mad to even realize exactly where her apartment building was.... Octavia shook her head before continuing her march down the sidewalk towards Vinyl's new apartment building. Once she reached it, she looked up at the building. Wow.... I am definitely killing Vinyl. Octavia walked inside, ready to go straight to her marefriend's apartment when she realized it. Lyra didn't give me the bloody apartment number! "Hello, Miss." Octavia jumped. She snapped her head around to find a doorstallion standing there. "Are you here to see somepony?" Octavia nodded her head, "Yes. Could you please tell me what apartment Miss Scratch is in?" The doorstallion tilted his head in confusion, "Are you one of the movers?" Octavia blushed, "No. I'm her marefriend actually." "Ah," The doorstallion said in realization, "Well, Miss Scratch is on the top floor. Her door is Fourteen C." Octavia nodded her head hesitantly before entering one of the elevators. She clicked the top button and the doors closed. "The top floor of an apartment that's on Bridleway?" Octavia said to herself, "How much money did that mare spend?" Octavia's thoughts were stopped when she heard the ding of the elevator indicating it was on the top floor. Once the doors opened, she exited the elevator and made her way to Vinyl's apartment. This building was strange, all the apartments were on the same side as the elevator, while the other wall was one giant window. However, Octavia didn't take her time to view it as she was too angry with Vinyl to notice. Once she reached Vinyl's apartment, she noticed that the door was opened. She took in the view from outside the room. There were many boxes everywhere, yet the apartment was big enough that it didn't cause any inconvenience. She could see Vinyl in the center, she was facing away from the door, looking out one of the windows. Octavia let out a sigh before her face turned into one of confidence. She then walked into the room. The front door led to the living room, which was connected to the kitchen. However, this kitchen was quite large but not as large as the living room. There was a bathroom on the right of Octavia, while the kitchen was on the left. On the far right wall of the living room, there were two doors. One that leads to what seemed like a studio, and another that led to an enormous bedroom. The wall facing the entrance was one enormous window. As Octavia walked further into the apartment, Vinyl's ears perked up as she heard the hoof steps. "Finally! Sweet Celestia, how long does it take you guys to bring up some boxes?" Vinyl complained as she slowly turned around, "I mean, you bozos almost broke my reco- OH! HEY, Octy!" Octavia's eyes narrowed, making Vinyl sweat a little, "Greetings Vinyl." Vinyl cocked her head to the side, "Uh, did I do something?" "Your apartment," Octavia stated blankly. "Yeah? What about it?" Vinyl asked, obviously completely confused. "Shouldn't you tell your marefriend about your new apartment?" Octavia asked. Vinyl's eyes went wide, "Oh shit. I didn't tell you?" Octavia shook her head. "I'm dead. Aren't I?" Vinyl asked. "Yes," Octavia answered, "But not only because of that. Would you please tell me how you got this obviously expensive apartment when you don't even buy food for yourself?" Vinyl let out a sheepish chuckle, "I, uh, I don't know?" Octavia let out an annoyed sigh. "Well... since you're here.... do you want to look around?" Vinyl asked. "I don't know. I'm still quite mad at you," Octavia replied. "Well... Would you not be mad at me if I told you that I got this apartment for us?" Octavia raised her eyebrow in confusion and intrigue, "Go on." "After the time when Caramel almost broke down my fucking door," Vinyl explained, "I realized I need to be a bit smarter about how I hang out with you." Octavia snorted, "I doubt you can get any smarter than you are now, Vinyl." Vinyl rolled her eyes, "Yeah, yeah. Anyway, I've decided to move to a new place, so that Caramel can't disturb us when we want to be together and stuff. What do you think?” Octavia's face changed as she considered this for a moment. After a second, she walked over to Vinyl. "That's actually quite smart of you Vinyl," Octavia said, surprising Vinyl, "However, I am still a little upset with you." Vinyl then grinned, "Don't worry babe. I know just the thing that'll stop you from wanting to kill me, and instead make you want to make sweet love to me on the floor." Octavia opened her mouth to object to that last comment, however, Vinyl was already using her magic to drag Octavia towards the end of her living room. Vinyl then opened two glass doors and pulled the cellist out to the balcony. Once she was pulled out, Octavia's mouth dropped. She could see Bridleway, but not just Bridleway, she could see all of Manehattan. "It's... stunning," Octavia said breathlessly. Vinyl turned towards her, however, Octavia's eyes were glued onto the view. Vinyl grinned, "Pretty friggin cool, right?" Octavia simply nodded her head. Vinyl then turned back towards the view. The two continued to stare out at the city, both completely silent. So, needless to say, Octavia jumped when she felt something wrap around her. She finally stopped staring out at the city to face Vinyl. Vinyl had put her glasses above her head as she continued to stare out at the city. However, she now had one hoof wrapped around Octavia. Octavia didn't say anything, instead, she turned back to the view. Vinyl smiled suddenly when she felt Octavia lie her head down onto Vinyl's shoulder. The cellist slightly buried herself into the crook of the DJ's neck as the two continued to stare out. Without even realizing it, their tails began to intertwine as peaceful smiles grew onto their faces. This perfect scene, however, was suddenly ruined by the sound of boxes being placed down hard onto the floor. The two mares jumped off one another as their heads snapped towards the source of the sound. "There, that's the last of it!" The mover announced. "Finally! You really took your time!" Vinyl exclaimed, walking towards the stallion. Octavia stayed on the balcony as she attempted to hide the burning blush on her face. "Whatever. We finish, didn't we? Now, pay up!" The mover demanded as he brought his hoof out for money. Vinyl grumbled something before handing the stallion a sack of bits. And with that, the stallion left. Vinyl used her magic to lock the door before she spun back around to her marefriend. "So," Vinyl started, re-wrapping her hoof around Octavia, "Now that we're alone... Do you want that tour?" Octavia opened her mouth before closing it. She shook her head with a smile, "That sounds delightful." ~•~•~•~•~ "What the hell is the point of this?" Lyra asked, completely annoyed. "Relax," Lucky Streak said in a soothing voice, "We are here to make amends." "Well, more like Neon is," Bon Bon interjected, "You have nothing to say sorry for, Lucky Streak." Lucky Streak turned towards Bon Bon with a smile, "Thank you, Bon Bon." "C'mon Ly!" Neon exclaimed, "Vinyl forgave me, why can't you?" "I should take that thing between your legs and-" "Lyra!" Bon Bon yelled, completely mortified. "Huh," Neon said, surprised, "Vinyl's insults weren't even this bad." "Well, that makes sense!" Beauty Brass said, causing the group to look over at her, "The ponies who care for the one you hurt will always be more upset when they get hurt than the pony themselves." "How did she get in here?" Neon asked. Bon Bon sighed, "Our receptionist keeps letting her in." Lyra chuckled, "I think she has a crush on her or something." "Aw, you guys sound like you don't want me here," Beauty Brass pouted. "We do Beauty," Bon Bon insisted, "This is just a serious topic between us." "I can be serious!" Beauty Brass exclaimed. "Beauty Brass, could you-" "Actually," Lucky Streak started, interrupting Bon Bon, "I think Beauty Brass is much more serious than Neon." "Hey!" Neon complained. "Ha!" Lyra laughed. "Could we please just continue our conversation?" Bon Bon asked. "Yeah, yeah," Neon said, rolling his eyes, "Okay look. I fucked up, okay? And I want to make things better with not only Vinyl but all of you. Could you at least give me a chance?" "Hell no!" Lyra yelled. "Why not?!" Neon asked. "Do you have any idea what Vinyl went through? Heck, what me and Bonnie went through?!" Lyra yelled. "Lyra, please calm down," Bon Bon pleaded. Lyra's eyes flash towards Bon Bon. After a minute, she let out a sigh. "Fine," Lyra mumbled as she sunk down into her chair. Bon Bon flashed a grateful smile as her marefriend, which Lyra returned with a shaky smile. "I have an idea!" Beauty Brass exclaimed, making everypony jump, "How about we come up with some kind of challenge, and if Neon does it, we can trust him." "Good idea!" Lyra agreed, joyfully. "Uh, no!" Neon disagreed. "Oh?" Lyra said, turning towards the stallion, "Does that mean we can't trust you?" Neon's eyes narrowed, "Bring it on." ~•~•~•~•~ "Did they really drop the whole box down the stairs?" Octavia asked, laughing. "Yeah!" Vinyl exclaimed, "And all because they were too impatient to wait for the elevator!" Octavia laughed more, making Vinyl smile. The sun was starting to set by the time they had gotten back outside. Octavia didn't originally intend to spend such a long time in Vinyl's apartment, however, she didn't regret the change in plans. What should have been a few minute tour, turned into hours as the two mares kept joking around with every room they entered. I forgot how nice it is to be around a pony you love, Octavia thought to herself with a smile. The two continued walking down the street back towards the office, joking all the while. Once they were in front of the building, Octavia started to enter the building, however, she paused when she realized Vinyl was not next to her. She turned around to find Vinyl kicking at the ground. "So uh," Vinyl started awkwardly, "I know you don't really like public displays of affection but we had a really cool day so-" Vinyl was cut off as Octavia pressed her lips against her's. Vinyl closed her eyes as she started kissing back. Octavia smiled as she felt this. The two kissed for a few minutes, enjoying the feeling of one another. Once they finished, Octavia let out a dreamy sigh. Vinyl grinned before she started nuzzling the cellist. The two continued to nuzzle until Octavia pulled away. Vinyl smirked as she noticed the slight blush on the mare's face. Octavia cleared her voice, the blush still on her face, "Let's go inside the office now." Vinyl shrugged, "Alright." And with that, the two entered the office building again. They entered the elevator and after a few minutes, they exited after a few minutes. Once they exited the elevator, they froze. "HOW DOES THIS PROVE ANYTHING?!" Neon screamed. "I agree!" Beauty Brass exclaimed, "How DOES this prove anything?!" "Shhhh," Bon Bon shushed, slightly into what was going on. "Heh heh heh," Lyra laughed evilly, "I've been waiting to do this." Lyra then lifted a frying pan above Neon's head. "What in Equestria?!" Octavia exclaimed, causing everypony to look over at her. "Oh my gosh!" Vinyl exclaimed, laughing hysterically, "How the hell did you even- Ha!" "Heyyyy, Vinyl!" Lyra greeted. "Sup," Vinyl replied. "Sweet Celestia," Octavia said, shaking her head in her hooves. "Before you ask, it's a long story," Lucky Streak says, shaking his own head. "Hey, pretend we're not here," Vinyl said, lifting her hooves up, "Go on, continue what you were doing." "Wait wh-" Neon's question was interrupted as the pan made contact with his head. ~•~•~•~•~ "Sweet Celestia Lyra, you almost killed him!" Octavia exclaimed, holding an ice pack to Neon's head. "You make that sound like a bad thing," Lyra replied. "I hate you," Neon hissed, making Lyra grin. "Good," Lyra says, sticking out her tongue. "So," Lucky Streak started, "Are you going to give Neon a chance now?" Lyra shrugged, "I guess. I mean, he DID let me hit him on the head with a pan. Besides, if Vinyl trusts him, I trust him too." "I mean, I only slightly trust him, but okay," Vinyl replied. "Yeah, yeah, whatever," Neon said, rolling his eyes.