Friday, 10:00 AM
The Canterlot Medical Center was the biggest hospital in all of Canterlot. This hospital honed almost every emergency in the book, whether it'd be allergenic reactions, surgeries, bone fractures, everything. There was even a medical school there for those who were learning to become doctors.
And as of good news, today wasn't a school day. Tonight was going to be the big final Battle Of The Bands, the final competition to decide who was going to win the trophy!
Sunset Shimmer was away, planning for the rest of their goals for the big evening. The Rainbooms however were away at the medical center for a mission of their own.
Rainbow Dash stood at the front desk, looking at the lady behind the counter.
"We're here to pay a visit to Scootaloo, Applebloom, and Sweetie Belle?"
"Yes, they told me you five would be coming. Go right ahead."
The Rainbooms gave their thanks, and they all stepped up onto the elevator. It took only a few seconds, and they found themselves up on the third floor of the hospital. After making a few steps around some corners, the girls entered into one of the rooms that they requested to go into.
Inside there were three girls. All of them significantly younger than the five of them, around middle school age. Their bodies were still and to themselves. Their eyes were all shut, while only the sounds of the heart-rate monitors beeped in the entire room. Several monitors connected to each of their wrists, beeping rapidly, signifying their life.
Their bodies didn't move, nor twitch. They were completely still, like they were sleeping in the coffin of a vampire. No muscles, no movement. It was like they weren't even alive!
Rarity sniffled. "Its still hard to even imagine..."
"Its all because of her. She's the reason they're in here." Fluttershy growled.
"Can we please speak like we're not just throwing an exposition dump here?"
"NO!" Everyone yelled.
Pinkie nearly jumped back like a frightened cat.
"Okay, okay! I'm just asking!"
Applejack sat down at a chair, close to one of the beds.
"Oh Applebloom... I'm so sorry. I wish I listened to you. You were right and... we were wrong. Now we're in a trap we cannot escape from." Applejack sighed, hanging her head low.
Rarity's hand held Sweetie Belle's, a genuine frown upon her quivering lips.
"Why did they need to suffer?"
"They didn't." Rainbow sighed, holding Scootaloo's limp hand.
"But what do we do now?" Pinkie asked.
Rainbow Dash and Applejack looked up at each other. They were scared of what would come if Sunset were to go even further on themselves. But Sunset was the most despicable human being in all of Canterlot, or at least as far as they knew! But there was one thing for sure. She had gone too far. It was time someone put an end to her acts once and for all.
"We're putting a stop to her." Applejack said, loud enough for them all to hear.
"What!?"
"But what if she--"
"--And what if we don't do something about it?" Applejack said. "We've terrorized the entire school for 2 years now, and for what? Magic? Uncontrollable power? This may sound promising, but its not anymore! We've gone too far! Its time we stop Sunset once and for all, I don't care what it takes!"
Rainbow Dash and Rarity looked at each other, and both came to agreeing nods. Probably the first thing they ever agreed on ever since they joined Sunset's pack.
"Alright. We're in." Rainbow nodded. "I've got a score to settle with her..."
"Me too. As uncouth as I have become in these last several days, I am not afraid to act unladylike towards a terrorist like her!"
Now the three of them were on board. But what about the others?
Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie looked away from each other, and away from the trio standing together.
"Come on girls, we can't do this without you."
Fluttershy snarled some more.
"Fluttershy? Don't you want out of this ordeal?" Rarity asked.
Fluttershy groaned loudly. "Alright! I hated Sunset from the start, I never liked her, and one time I looked away I could hear her kicking my cat!"
Pinkie dropped her little book on the floor.
"Wait... did she seriously--"
"Okay, I didn't hear exactly, it sounded more like she got attacked by the cat, but for all I know she could have provoked it!"
Pinkie blankly looked at Fluttershy's raging face. "Wow. When you say it like that, it sounds like we're working for probably the most nonredeemable and most horrific person on the planet."
"You think!?" Fluttershy raged. "Count me in girls, I want to take her down! I need revenge more than anything else, and no one messes with me!"
Applejack and Rainbow Dash waved their hands up.
"Fluttershy, calm down, calm down. Remember what your psychiatrist said?"
Fluttershy panted heavily, her breath shakily calming down.
"Take big deep breaths to calm down from your rage, I know..."
Fluttershy took a deep breath, and she calmed herself down. "Alright, okay... okay... oookay..." Fluttershy sighed.
"You better now?"
Fluttershy nodded. "I'm good, I'm good."
"Good. Save that rage for when we deal with Sunset."
Fluttershy's calmed face changed to a wicked face.
"Oh, I'm going to love this..."
The girls all stood together, huddled in one giant circle.
"So, we're really doing this then?"
"Yep!"
"I reckon we give her the slip. Once she thinks she's on top, we trick her last second." Applejack nodded.
"Yeah! And wait, should we just let the Dazzlings beat her?"
"Eh, maybe? We'll worry about that later. We better get ready for tonight. And once we've got the right time... we strike."
It don't matter where it takes me
Long as I can keep this feeling runnin' through my soul
The Song Of The Sea and the Dazzlings were all gathered back at the Dazzlings' penthouse. They were all hanging about in the living room, laughing, smiling, sharing a few snacks, and even playing a few games.
Amethyst in particular took this time to practice some break-dancing in front of the girls, performing the moves flawlessly.
"Can't touch this, Rainblooms!" Amethyst said, spinning her entire body around in a circular motion.
"Go Amy!" Octavia cheered on.
Amethyst giggled, and got back up on her feet. "So, I think I could use some of that in our final round... and speaking of which, where's Trixie and Adagio?"
"They're busy digging up some of our old clothes. They're trying to find something fits for Octavia, Vinyl, and us."
"And I think we've found them, Aria." Adagio grinned, followed by Trixie (who was still wearing the wizard outfit the day before). In their arms were some clothes, folded up nice and neatly.
"So, what did you girls find?" Bon Bon asked.
"Well, Vinyl, Octavia, what do you girls think?"
3 Minutes Later
Vinyl found herself wearing a classy white and neon blue outfit that would normally be worn for big concerto halls and performances. And in addition, she had a long tail hanging on the back of her coat.
"I must say girls, I am rather liking this outfit. There's a certain amount of class to it that not only helps define my chic, but it also manages to keep my rather fine contour." Vinyl smiled, looking at herself in a mirror.
"How about this one, Vinyl?"
Vinyl turned around and she nearly shrieked. Octavia now wore black spiked boots, a dark pink skirt holding her treble-clef graphic in a dark pattern, and a black spiked vest over her white tank top. And in addition, she still had the fingerless gloves on her hands, the studs on her ears, and her spiked up hairstyle.
"Lets make this battle a bit more interesting, shall we luv?" Octavia chuckled.
Vinyl hesitantly chuckled as well. "Well, that certainly is... interesting."
"Now what about you three?" Trixie asked.
Adagio blinked. "Oh, uh... I don't know, I'm not sure we should dress up. I mean--"
"Come on, if we're dressed up, then you have to as well!" Bon Bon said, crossing her arms.
"B-B-B-But I don't even know what we should wear!"
Lyra snapped her fingers. "Well, I have an idea..."
"Girls, are you sure this is a good idea?" Trixie asked.
"I'm positive. Besides, they're basically a trio. I think they need to wear something that says that they are."
"You girls done yet?" Vinyl asked.
"Yeah, just about. Hang on, give me a second." Adagio replied.
Adagio stepped out from one of the rooms, showing off her new outfit that she was requested to try on. She swayed her hips as she walked out, like she was strutting her stuff out on a runway.
When she stopped, she looked at all of them with a sly grin.
"What do you think girls? Does this qualify for the Siren within?"
Adagio now wore a Greek toga that had a single strap hanging on her shoulder, and a belt that wrapped around her waist, showing her figure. Her hair had been freshened up to look like its old self again, making her look more beautiful than she already was.
"Adagio, you... you look beautiful." Trixie gasped.
Adagio's cheeks turned red. "I'm not that beautiful..."
"Oh you're hot and you know it!" Amethyst grinned.
"Stop it..." Adagio blushed even more.
The girls just let out small giggles.
"But seriously though, I like your look. I think the Greek toga works on you."
"I should think so. Its been hundreds of years since I've worn these." Adagio said, looking at her toga.
Aria and Sonata came out of their rooms, and stood next to Adagio, giving a few seductive poses. They were prepped up, and ready. It was like they could have the entire world at their fingertips just by their own pure beauty.
"Ladies. We're finally gonna kick their butts." Bon Bon.
"And I love it!" Lyra cheered.
7:00 PM.
Everyone from CHS was gathered at the Canterlot Concerto, where bands of every kind could perform for them all to see. This was the location picked for the final Battle Of The Bands, and everyone was rallying around it.
The Rainbooms were gathered backstage, waiting for Sunset to arrive. And sitting at a small judge's table was Principal Luna and Vice-Principal Celestia who were ready to judge them. And on their table was the trophy; with the golden crown on the top.
"Alright, so how do you want to play this out?" Rainbow Dash asked.
"When we get on the stage, I say we play as long as possible. And when Sunset tries to steal that trophy, we move in to stop her."
The Rainbooms all exchanged nods.
"Psst! Incoming monster!" Pinkie whispered, nudging to the girl approaching from the side.
"Perfect, you're all here on time. You ready to finally claim the victory we've worked so hard for?" Sunset grinned, her eyebrows furled with evil.
The Rainbooms nodded.
"Great. Now lets make this the best... and last performance these humans will ever see."
The Rainbooms let out a small scowl, not that Sunset could see it. But they were ready. And Sunset would never see it coming...
The Dazzlings and Song of the Sea group stood together outside of the stadium, moving in positions. They wanted to move in at the right time, making sure that the Rainbooms couldn't make the jump on the last piece that they needed. They all stood up on a hill, facing down at the crowds of people sitting in the bleachers, and on that stage coming up was the Rainbooms.
And up on the hill was Vinyl's car, which she had rigged up (with the help of Amethyst) some equipment to play music. Only much louder than ever.
Amethyst Star grinned as she stood with her friends, looking at the distance.
"You know what girls? I loved fighting these girls... but fighting with my friends at my side, is even better!"
"I'm glad you agree, Amy." Aria grinned.
"Anyone else excited to finally face them? Cause I am!" Sonata cheered.
"Aren't we all?" Vinyl said.
"I'm ready to kick their butts!" Octavia said, flashing her teeth.
"I so want to take them down," Bon Bon muttered.
"I did something productive today!" Lyra cheered.
"That's the spirit girls! Now lets show these Rainbooms we have what it takes to win this battle! Amy?" Adagio smirked to her retro-wearing friend. "Hit it!"
"You got it!"
She pressed play one of the buttons, and music began to emit from the speakers of Vinyl's car.
Wake me up, before you go-go--
Adagio scowled. "No!"
Switch.
Never gonna give you up, never gonna let you down--
"Completely inappropriate!" Adagio snapped.
Take... On... Me... (Take On Me!)
Take... Me... On! (Take On Me!)
Adagio just held her head, moaning.
"Is this really what people listen to these days?" Adagio sighed. "I miss the 50s..."
Amethyst stopped the music and glared at Adagio.
"Wow, you're old."
Adagio scowled back and shook her head.
"No, I didn't mean like that! Wait, hold on, how about this one?"
Amethyst hit another button, and a new beat played. One that had more of a hypnotizing beat to it. It was rather soothing and calmer, more like a sound of a summoning ritual.
"Oh, now that's the music we need... Girls. Lets battle."