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// Chapter 4: Party at the Gym 
// Story: Sun's Equestria Girls Adventure: Rainbow Rocks 
// by Pinkie Pie Sweets 
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At Sugarcube Corner, Twilight, Spike, and Falling Star explain to Sun and her friends who The Dazzlings really are. At first, they are completely shocked about that fact, since it's been read in their books, but different results. After that, Sun explain to the girls on how she met The Dazzlings before, and asked her questions, and acted strange around her. Twilight starts to understand what Sun is talking about, but is starting to get worried about her. They decide to have their snack as they talk about the situation,

"I do hate to talk at a time of crisis, but we have so much catching up to do," Rarity says with excitement.

With a smirk, Applejack says, "For starters, a certain blue haired guitar play was just askin' about you."

"Flash Sentry was just asking about me?!" Twilight surprisingly asks in excitement.

But calms herself down and says, "Um, isn't that nice."

Then Twilight takes a sip from her drink, while her friends show smiles on their faces.

"Perhaps you two can give us a slight of bit a gossip from your world," Rarity says as she holds her cup of tea.

"Yeah. What's you two been up to?" Sun asks with a smile.

"Well for starters, Twilight's got an official title," Spike answers.

He pretends the treat is a horn, making trumpeting sounds, and announces, "The Princess of Friendship!"

Sun laughs a bit and says, "Sounds cool. I think it suits you very well."

Then Spike says, "She even has her own castle."

Rarity gets at Twilight's face as she shockley shouts in amazement, "A castle! You have your own castle!"

She then calms herself down and says, "Isn't that lovely."

"That's awesome! When did that happen?" Rainbow Dash asks with eagerness.

Twilight can see the girls are eager to know about it, so she decides to explain to them her story.

"Well, there was this tree called the Tree of Harmony, and my friends and I saved it. And then a strange chest grew from a flower six lock. During our time, we found out that the keys to the chest was the gift that each pony gave to us," Twilight explains.

"What do you mean?" Fluttershy asks.

Then Twilight says, "Well, my friends and I had our own challenges to face represent our element, but when we made the right one and embrace our element, we helped somepony to change too. We each received something from the pony who lives we helped change."

"I'm guessin there's more to it than just that?" Applejack asks

Twilight nods her head and says, "That's right, we were able to unlock rainbow magic, and after we defeated a magical stealing creature with that magic, we were able to return everypony's magic and the chest traveled to a different side of ponyville and grew a castle.

"Yeah, but getting our magic sucked out was no fun at all," Falling Star bluntly replies.

Fluttershy shivers nervously and says, "That sounds scary,"

"Who would do something like that?" Sun asks looking concerned.

"A evil magic stealing centar named Tirek," Spike bluntly answers.

Before Twilight can say anything, Sun and her friends screams with horror, "Tirek!"

Twilight, and the other two, are looking confused seeing the scared expression on the others faces. Mention the enemy's name, they know it can only be one meaning to this.

Twilight breaks the silence and asks, "Why do I get the feeling there's a Tirek in this world?"

Fluttershy gulps nervously and says, "You have no idea."

"Yeah. He maybe be an evil creature from your world, but he's our school's superintendent from this world," Rainbow Dash adds looking a bit pain.

Sun sighs and says, "Maybe we shouldn't talk about him. I'm still a bit nervous after the last time I saw him."

"Really? When did that happen?" Falling Star asks.

Sun sighs because she knows she has to tell Twilight and the others evenly. Even though her friends know about this.

Sun is still feeling sad and nervous as she explains, "After sometime I got out of the hospital after recovering from the car crash. Principal Celestia explained to us that a lot of letter very sent to her because of the incident. One of them was sent by Tirek, and my father got so upset about it. He only wanted to inspect the school, but… I also wanted to meet me at the time."

"Why did your dad got upset?" Twilight asks.

"My dad… didn't exactly have a good past. In fact, he told me that he and Tirek was in the same gang, until Celestia and Luna helped turned him around. Ever since, my dad has a grudge against him and… Tirek seems to disrespect my dad, a lot, even about him raising me. During that time, I was afraid Tirek was going to take me away, if he believe my dad… can't take care of me," Sun explains feeling like tears coming out from her eyes.

Twilight, Spike, and Falling Star are very shocked about hearing this. Not only that, it's also the fact her dad and Tirek from this world worked together, and that Sun has concern and fear of him.

Twilight hugs Sun and says, "I'm sorry you had to experience something like that. I never knew your father had a hard life as well. But I'm glad you're still with us."

The girls nods their heads agreeing with Twilight. Sun smiley smiles and feels better about her friends cheering her up.

Then Falling Star says, "It's probably best if we change the subject. I think it would be for the best.

Twilight nods her head and says, "I agree. Still what's been new here? Besides the fact that Canterlot High is being invaded by three magical creatures from Equestria."

"Other than the magic and pony growing, and all that's. Nothing else to say about it," Rainbow answers.

Twilight starts to think about this and says, "I've been wondering about that Since Sun told me. I still think that even though my crowns was returned to Equestria, some of it's magic was left behind."

"So what should we do now?" Pinkie asks.

"Well, now that we're all together, we can use the magic of friendship on the sirens, and free everyone who was exposed to it," Twilight answers.

Falling Star starts to feel embarrassed and says, "Like how you guys used it on me."

"Right," Everyone in the group says looking skeptic.

Then Rainbow says with pride, "They'll never know what hit them."

Rainbow then throws punches and kicks around. Applejack catches her fist stopping Rainbow before she hits something or someone.

"We got nothing to worry about now that Princess Twilight, Spike, and Falling Star are here," Applejack says.

"Oh, I'm sure I can find something to worry about," Fluttershy says looking scared.

She then smiles and says, "But it won't be the sirens.

"The sooner the better," Twilight says looking determine.

She then face her friends and asks, "Any ideas where The Dazzlings might be?"

Sun and the others try to think of an idea where The Dazzlings' next location is at. Luckily, Pinkie waves her hand knowing the answer. Of course, she slurps up her drink before she can tell them.

After finishing her drink, Pinkie answers, "There's a big party I'm setting up for tonight for the bands who will be in the showcase, that would include The Dazzlings, and us."

The girls smiles at the idea, and know where they're going today.

"Looks like we've got a party to crash," Twilight says with a smile.

After gathering all their gears, The girls are at the school gym for the party. However, not many students are talking to other band members among themselves. They all have serious look at their eyes. When the Crusaders are all, only three out of four are looking very serious about winning, but Screwball is planning on rocking the show. Sun and the girls are at the snack table, and are hoping this plan will work. Everyone in the room are arguing, or doing what every to get on everyone's nerves, including Flash and his band

Flash walks away holding his cup as he says, "I'm gonna get more punch."

But as he walk over to the table, he accidentally bump into Twilight. It cause them to both spill their cups and drinks. Luckily Flash is able to catch her, but both are surprised to see each other.

"Twilight!" Flash exclaims feeling embarrassed.

Feeling embarrassed, Twilight says, "Bump… into… always… doing…"

Flash helps her up and asks with excitement, "What are you doing here? You came back for the big competition."

"Something like that," Twilight says while blushing.

"Huh, now there's gonna be any real competition. No one want this as much as my band does," Flash says with pride and determine to win.

As Flash and Twilight start to talk, a few more people have entered the room. Rainbow Dash turn over to see The Dazzlings who are actually the sirens have enter the room. Rainbow grab a chip from a cooking and throws it at Twilight. Luckily it catches her attention and turns around to face Rainbow. Rainbow points to where she wants Twilight to look. Twilight then look to where Rainbow Dash is pointing and see the Dazzlings.

Twilight asks, "Can you excuse me for just a minute?"

Flash simply shrugs his shoulders in reply as Twilight leaves. She gather the others to head to where they need to go to stop the sirens. Pinkie quickly gather the cookies in her hair and runs off with them. As The Dazzling enter the room, they can see that their plan is working, and no one is talking except arguing and avoiding each other.

"Oh, no! No one's mingling! It's like there's some kind of underlying tension that could bubble to the surface at any minute!" Adagio says with sarcasm.

"It's the fruit punch, isn't it? I knew I used too much grape juice!" Sonata replies holding a bottle of juice, causing Aria to roll her eye.

Adagio sighs with annoyance and firmly says, "It's not the fruit punch! It's us!"

"But the punch is awful, too," Aria bluntly replies.

Offended Sonata says, "What do you know about good fruit punch?"

"More than you!" Aria answers with annoyance, pushing the bottle down.

"Do not!" Sonata says, using her hand at Aria's face.

"Do too!" Aria says, using her hand to mess up Sonata's bang.

Sonata sees her bang is a mess and fixes it.

"This is just the kickoff party, girls. Imagine what a tizzy they'll be in by the time the Battle of the Bands starts," Adagio says with a grin, and her sister does the same thing.

But then they hear a voice saying, "There isn't going to be a Battle of the Bands!

The Dazzling and everyone else if the room turn to see Twilight, Sun and the others, excluding Falling Star are in the middle of the room, looking determine.

We're gonna make sure of that! Alright, girls, let's do this!" Twilight informs everyone in the room.

With that the seven girls grab hold of each other's hand. They are now ready to stop the sirens once and for all.

Twilight shouts out, "Friendship is magic!"

As they stand in the middle of the gym, they are expecting the same thing to happen like Fall Formal, but so far nothing happen. Everyone in the room are looking confused, and wonder what is going on. Rainbow opens her eyes and notice nothing's happening.

She turns to Twilight and asks, "Uh, weren't there rainbows and lasers and stuff last time?"

"I don't understand. We're all together again," Twilight says looking very worried.

As they simply stand at their spot, everyone are simply staring at them looking confused or just annoyed.

Sun asks in concern, "Why isn't this working?"

Spike comes out of Twilight's backpack and wishes, "You, uh... really need to go ahead and do that whole "magic of friendship" thing now."

"I'm trying, Spike. I thought the seven of us standing together against the sirens would bring out the magic we needed to defeat them. That's what happened before," TWilight replies looking concern.

"But why isn't it happening now?" Rarity asks.

Things are not looking good for the girls so far. Then it's going to get worse.

Adagio comes into the scene and sarcastically says, "Talk about throwing down the gauntlet! This group is obviously serious about winning! A little cocky though, aren't they? Claiming there won't really be a battle. Seems they think they've already got this thing all locked up."

Sun and the others are not liking how the leader of The Dazzlings is behaving. Sadly, it actually win the influence of others.

"Not if the Great and Powerful Trrrrrixie has anything to do with it!" TRixie yells with her friends standing behind her.

"Whatever, Trixie! We're the best band at CHS!" Flash argues back.

Then Apple Bloom angrily shouts, "No! The Crusaders are gonna win!"

With that everyone in the room start to argue. Sun and the others are not liking how this is going at all. The negative emotions of the students are causing green mist, and The Dazzlings use their gems to feed on this energy. Sun is getting very worried on how this is going, and feel this has to stop.

Unable to take it anymore, Sun screams on the top of her lungs, "Everyone stop!"

Hearing the shout, cause everyone in the room to stop arguing, and look at Sun with confused look. The Dazzling, and Sun's friends are shocked to see that everyone has stop arguing after Sun shout at them. Falling Star is also shocked and yet amazed by this. Sun can see she has everyone and takes a deep breath to calm herself down.

After calming herself down, Sun explains to everyone in the room, "Look everyone I know you all are very excited about the competition, and are determined to win, but this isn't how we're supposed to act. Remember the reason why we're putting on this showcase is to help raise money for our school. It's okay for wanting to win, and play as well as possible, but you have to remember that we're all friends here. We're all here to have a good time, be with friends, and try to help our school. Isn't that more rewarding than winning and arguing over a band competition."

Everyone start to whisper and talk among with themes in the band and with other band members. They start to wonder if what Sun saying is true, and some thinks she has a point. This causes her friends, and The Dazzling to be more surprised by it, but know they need to continue feeding off negative energy.

Sonata walks up to Sun and says, "Aww, that's so sweet. Did you really mean all these things?"

"Yeah," Sun replies.

Aria sighs with annoyance and says, "It's official, you're a softy."

Before Sun can say anything, a familiar voice angrily asks, "And what's wrong with that?"

Sun and The Dazzling turns to see who is the source of the statement. It's none other than Un's little sister, Screwball. Twilight and the others, including The Crusaders remember Screwball loves her sister, and will do what it takes to protect her.

Adagio shows a smirk on her face and says, "Oh nothing at all. It's just your sister is so kind hearted who know the right words to say, but this is a competition, and there's not time to be soft with someone especially with little miss sunshine,"

This makes Screwball more mad as she clutches her fist and angrily shouts, "Don't talk to my sister like that!"

Sun grbas Screwball by the shoulders and calmly says, "Easy sis, I think you better let me handle this."

"Alright then. But if they give you any trouble, they're going to get it," Screwball answers agreeing to her sister, and leaves to her friends.

Sun turns to The Dazzlings and says, "Look girls, I can understand that you want to win, and to win the crowd, and also want to make the showcase exciting, but I'm sure you have a good time being in a band, performing, and being with your sisters. It's also important that everyone have friends who will cheer you on, or competing against your personal best. As long as you have good friends or a good family by your side, I don't think that's more rewarding that that, and I don't think there is anything to I'd rather had that family and friends I can count on."

After Sun gives her statement to The Dazzlings, she simply walks walk away to meet with her friends. Sun then tell the girls that they can leave to talk about this. Everyone in the room simply talk among themselves and walk about what they're going to do for the show, without arguing with each other. As they leave, The Dazzling are shocked and surprised that Sun told them all this. They start to take in Sun's word, but Adagio realizes something as Sun and her friends are leaving.

Adagio shows an evil look on her face and says, "I think we may have found what we're looking for. Or rather, it found us."

She looks at her sister with evil grins on her face. Aria knows this and show a grin on her face, but Sonata shows a clueless loom on her face and shrugs her shoulders. The two sisters are annoyed by it. Arai face palm her hand with annoyance.

Then Adagio angily shows, "Magic!"

The shouting causes Sonata to flinch in fear of her sister's shouting.

She and her sister turn to the students, then to Sun and her friends leaving, as she says, Don't you see?! Everyone else has fallen under our spell. But not Sun and her friends. These girls are special, especially Sun. Sun seems to be more special than the others."

The Dazzling show evil grins on their faces, knowing they have found the ones they are looking for. They know that not only Sun, but her friends as well. Sadly Sun, Twilight, and the others are not aware of this, and will need to focus on finding a new way to free everyone from the siren's' spell.