//------------------------------// // Chapter 26 Octavia's Birthday // Story: An Unexpected Relationship // by gameplan //------------------------------// The morning was quiet and peaceful and Vinyl and Octavia were fast asleep with Octavia wrapped in Vinyls arms. Octavia woke and looked up at Vinyl. She smiled and reached up and planted a kiss on her cheek. This cause a smile to form on Vinyls face. Vinyl eyes opened then she tightened her grip on Octavia. “Vinyl.” Octavia laughed. “Just because it’s your birthday it doesn’t mean you can wake me up early without a punishment.” Vinyl laughed. Vinyl then let go of Octavia. “Happy Birthday Octy.” Vinyl said. “Thanks, Vinyl, so what do you have planned for today,” Octavia asked. “Well, first we are going to go out for breakfast, then we will have to go to the train station to pick up a couple of people, then to the art gallery. Next a picnic in the park, after that we will show the people around town, then Dinner followed by front row seats to the Manehattan symphony orchestra, and finally back here to open your very special present.” Vinyl said. “So you have the whole day planned out, I can’t wait to find out what my present is. Oh, and who are we picking up.” Octavia said. “You’ll find out. come on let's get ready.” Vinyl said. With that being said Vinyl and Octavia get ready and head out for breakfast. The breakfast cafe that Vinyl had gotten a reservation to was one of the most popular cafes in the city. Usually, you have to get reservations months in advance, but with Vinyl growing popularity in the city, the cafe was able to pull a few strings for the famed DJ. The two ate their breakfast and talked about things, Octavia tried to trick Vinyl into telling her what her gift was, Vinyl quickly caught to what Octavia was trying to do. Vinyl let the conversation play out before revealing that she knew what Octavia was trying to do the whole time. After breakfast, the two made their way to the train station to pick up the two people Vinyl told Octavia about. They got there right as the train arrived, Octavia watched the door, and her eyes widened when she saw Lyra and BonBon walk of the train. “Lyra BonBon!” Octavia shouted. “Octavia!” Lyra and BonBon said together. “It’s so good to see you, how is life in Manehattan,” Lyra asked. “It’s been good, I really love this city,” Octavia said. “Let's make our way back to our place so Lyra and BonBon can put stuff down then make our way to the art gallery.” Vinyl said. The four began there walk to Vinyl and Octavia house. While they were walking Lyra and BonBon told Vinyl and Octavia about how Octavia's parents had the entire Canterlot police force out looking for them, but that did not surprise Octavia is had figured that they would do something like that. Once they go to the house Vinyl took Lyras and BonBons bags to there room, then the four set off for the art gallery. “You know it is really nice of Vinyl does all she is doing for me today,” Octavia told Lyra. “Ya! She does not seem like the kinda person who would do this stuff normally. She really wants to make you happy.” Lyra told Octavia. Octavia smiled. “Yes, yes she is.” The day continued perfectly they spent around 2 hours at the art gallery before moving on to Manhattan Center park for there double lunch date. It was a beautiful day for it “So Vinyl, Octavia I’ve been meaning to ask you two something.” BonBon said. “What is it,” Octavia asked. “How long are you guys going to stay hidden from your parents,” BonBon asked. “For as long as it takes for them to accept her, but that will probably never happen so I guess forever,” Octavia said. “Oh, I see.” BonBon said. “It’s not that I don't want to ever go back it’s just that they will never accept my relationship with Vinyl,” Octavia said. Tears began to form in Octavia's eyes, seeing this Vinyl quickly hugged her to comfort her. “Octavia, I’m sorry.” BonBon said. “No, it’s about time I said that,” Octavia said. Octavia wiped the tears from her face then walked over and hugged BonBon. The four finished lunch then moved onto explore the city. Vinyl and Octavia told them about the fight that they had and where the ended up and about how dangerous it can be if you are in the wrong part of the city at the wrong time. They walk for about 5 hours, they visited shops and other interesting places around the city. The time was now 6 o’clock and was time to head to dinner. Vinyl had gotten reservations to the Royle Places Stackhouse. “Vinyl, this is the best restaurant in Manhattan, how can you afford this?” Octavia asked. “Well, this was actually a gift from Cut Time.” Vinyl said. “How nice of him, tell him thanks next time you see him,” Octavia said. The four enjoyed dinner then headed to the concert hall to see the Manhattan symphony orchestra. The orchestra was excellent, even Vinyl said that it was the best performance she has seen. With the close to ending the four returned to Vinyl and Octavia’s house. “That was a lovely day Vinyl, thank you so much,” Octavia said. “It’s not over yet Octy.” Vinyl said. Then she ran into a room then came out with a big box wrapped in wrapping paper. “You still have to open your present.” Octavia walked over to Vinyl and began unwrapping her present. Once she saw what it was tearing began to fall from her eyes “Vinyl a cello, this is… thank you so much.” Octavia hugged Vinyl then kissed her. “Go on, play us something,” Lyra said. “Alright, but I might be a little rusty,” Octavia said.