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// 29. Just duet! 
// Story: My Little Punnies 
// by AstralMouse 
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"Where are they?" Starlight Glimmer says to nopony in particular. She's waiting anxiously backstage for Applejack and Big Mac to show up to sing a duet about friendship in front of the entire school. A month ago, Applejack had come to her with the idea, and Starlight made all the preparations, from decorations to the scheduling nightmare that was finding a good time slot that wouldn't interfere with other teachers' plans.

She paces nervously as the full auditorium seems to become restless.

Suddenly Apple Bloom bursts through the door and runs toward Starlight. Her mood lifts as she sees the filly, expecting her two siblings to be following, but then it quickly sours again as she notices Apple Bloom's apprehension.

"Starlight!" the filly calls as she trots hurriedly over, "Ah'm sorry, but Applejack and Big Mac can't make it."

Starlight scowls, then forces a more pleasant expression. "Okay... why not?" she asks through gritted teeth behind her fake smile.

"They're real sorry and all, but last night while they were practicin', they started ta argue about who could sing better, and they just kept singin' louder and louder until they couldn't no more. So, the reason they can't make it is-" Apple Bloom says, but is cut off by the guidance counselor.

"Oh... hoarse Apples."