Intermission
First
Note: The events in this intermission take place before the events of Part 2, and cover information in the related story, Phantom and Fluttershy.
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Time had passed slowly since the Ponyville Theater had been reopened. The young mare, Wild Dream had purchased the theater from its original owner just a couple of months ago, and yet it was just now in a state that could be called usable. The Pegasus that Wild Dream had hired was of incredible value in helping to fix up the place. Some of his ideas on how the things worked were a little strange, but he seemed to have a good idea of what was supposed to go where.
Wild Dream sat in her office, her back legs resting on the desk in front of her. She had a few dozen pages of memos and letters that she’d gotten from various little groups all over town who wanted to rent or use the facilities. She’d just sent off a letter to Carousel Boutique, letting Ms. Rarity know that she could use the Theater in a couple of months for her fall fashion show. She’d attached all the things that you would expect to find, lists of costs, requests for what they would need to know, and a personal letter letting Rarity know that Wild Dream couldn’t wait to see her newest fashions. It had been a long couple of months and the restoration had taken more time than she’d thought. A slight knock at the door brought Wild Dream out of her daze. Phantom, the young pony she’d hired to work here was standing nervously in the door, a bag of mail in his mouth. He walked forward and set it down.
Phantom was a strange one, Wild reflected. When he’d first interviewed to work here he’d seemed confident, especially around the yellow mare that he lived with. But on his own, he was nervous, quiet, and had a penchant for clumsiness. He’d been getting better as he got to know Wild Dream, but at least around the office, he still seemed nervous. Wild was still grateful for his help though. He really did know his way around the back stage of a theater, and that had helped her out a lot.
“I j-j-just picked up the m-mail from the post o-o-office.” Phantom stuttered. He turned to leave, and with a little more confidence added, “I ‘m going to go finish fixing the curtains on the last three lines. The cyc should be up by this evening.”
“Thank you Phantom.” Wild said with a kind smile. She waited until the door closed before letting out a sigh. She had no idea what a cyc was, and she probably should head over to the library soon and get out a book on stagecraft at some point, but right now there was mail to go through.
Most of it was just like everything else she got, requests for use of the theater, a couple from the mayor about a possible dedication, two from Sugar Cube Corner about catering events at the theater, and a small stack that was all to go in the trash can, which now bore the label JUNK MAIL in bright letters across it’s rim. One letter, however, made her gasp:
To the Owner of the Ponyville Theater,
I wish to dispense with all the formalities of regular requests to use the property, and instead offer you an opportunity. I am the manager for the Band, Victory Cleft, currently the hottest band in all Equestria. It is sad news, but the band is planning to dissolve after a final show, as several of the members are planning to take on other opportunities.
It was decided by the members of the band that they would like to play their final show in Ponyville, where the band’s creators, The Clef Brothers, plan to retire and live. This would involve a three hour concert of Victory Cleft, as well as music and a special showing from a friend of the band, an up and coming DJ who is gaining notoriety in Canterlot Circles.
If you are interested, please reply to me by the fifteenth, as time is of the essence.
Thank you,
Blazing Skull,
Manager for Victory Cleft.
It was all Wild Dream could do not to start squealing like a little filly. She had always loved the band Victory Cleft, and having them play the first show at her theater would be great. She completely ignored the fact that it would be a final show and started writing her response immediately.
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After everything had gone through and the plans were made, Wild Dream had the tickets printed, and she gave seven to Phantom to use for himself and his friends. The show would go off without a hitch, and as the day of the concert slowly began to draw nearer, the band arrived and she finally got the posters printed.
Those posters popped up all over town, drawing sales of the tickets higher, and making Wild a very happy unicorn. The grand re-opening of the theater would be a success, and all that was left now was to get in touch with the mayor about the ribbon cutting ceremony.
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APPEARING FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY!!!!
VICTORY CLEFT!
LIVE IN CONCERT AT THE PONYVILLE THEATER!!!!!
BOOK NOW!!!!!!