//------------------------------// // Meeting of the Friends // Story: Cheer You On // by Artistkun //------------------------------// Aria Blaze was walking down the halls of the school and she noticed some of the students still glared at her but worth seeing any rumours about her this time. This made her uncomfortable and knowing that she wouldn't get along with any of them except for Sunset and Vinyl. Either they’re backing off because they got tired or they’re just waiting for the day to start, regardless I won’t let the events of yesterday carry on today Aria thought to herself as she was making her way to her locker. Just as Aria was about to go to her locker, she sees Sunset happily putting up some papers on one of the bulletin boards. I wonder what she’s putting up, better greet her and find out She thought to herself as she approaches Sunset. “Good morning Sunset!” Aria said with a smile. Sunset turned to her and smiled back, “Morning Aria! It’s great to see you today!” Sunset responded back as her smile began to shine bright again. Aria looks away as she shields her eyes. “Yep I’m still not going to get used to that blinding light, so whatcha posting on the board.” Aria readjusts her vision as Sunset shows her the papers on the board. “Oh, it's just the announcements for all the clubs and tryouts that are going to open so that everyone would find the clubs that they enjoyed and sign up.” Sunset said as she posted the last sign up sheet. “Clubs such as reading, music and cooking are eligible to join and tryouts such as basketball, gymnastics, and track are ready for new team members!" As Sunset finished with an exciting tone in her voice, Aria was looking at the tryout sheets and saw all the eligible teams on the list but couldn’t find volleyball on the list which confused her. “Hey Sunset, how come volleyball isn’t on any of these sheets.” Aria said with some concern in her voice. “Well the volleyball team is fully packed this year. These tryouts and clubs, you see here all have extra spots left to fill, why do you ask?” Sunset responded back. “N-no reason” Aria quickly responded back as her face began to turn a beet red. Sunset looked at her confused for a moment, before a sly smirk appeared on her face. “Oh I see, you were hoping for some 'team bonding' with little miss angel, Fluttershy?” Sunset teased Aria as she leaned into her shoulder Yea- I mean no, s-shut up! Aria said all flustered as Sunset proceeded to laugh. Throughout the first few classes, Aria wasn't having that much trouble with the students this time as they kept their harsh words and rumours to themselves, only a small few kept doing as she was making her way to the cafeteria for lunch. Just before she got to the door, a voice called out to her. "Yo Aria, sup girl!?" Aria turns to see vinyl running towards her from the other side of the hallway. "Hey Vinyl, guessing you're ready for some grub huh?" Aria said, as she and Vinyl greeted each other with a fist bump. "Yeah, normally I eat outside when I bring food from home, but me and my bro are low on food today, so I figured I see what's on today's menu." Vinyl responded back. As they head into the cafeteria to see what is on the today's menu, Aria once again sees Sunset sitting alone reading a book with their lunch by her side. "Hey Vinyl, do you mind if we go and sit with Sunset?" Aria asked as she and Vinyl got in line to pick out their food. Vinyl had a bit of a stunned look on her face coming on, as she was picking out her food of choice: "Really? You want to sit next to the school's goddess?" Vinyl asks "Well, for starters she's my first new friend here." Aria said with a smile as Vinyl's face had a look of disbelief. "You were brave enough to ask her to be her friend? No one's ever been crazy enough to do that!" Vinyl responded as she and Aria left the line with their food. "To be honest, I think everyone here in school is friends with her. When I saw her sitting alone, I just felt like she needed a friend". Aria said. It made Vinyl smile. Sunset Shimmer felt that someone's coming towards her direction, so she puts her book down and looks to see Aria with Vinyl, which made the school goddess shy all of a sudden. Aria sat in the opposite direction and Vinyl sat next to her. "Hi Sunset, I hope you're cool if my new friend sits here with us". Aria said. She hopes that Sunset is okay with this. "O-Of course". Sunset shyly replied which made Vinyl blush a little. "Hey, aren't you the girl that got detention for hijacking the school speaker system?" Sunset asked as Vinyl gave a small nervous smirk. "Yep, that was me, Vinyl Scratch AKA DJ Pon-3!" Vinyl responded back with excitement in her voice before calming down a bit. "A-also, I'm in charge of the music club." "Oh yeah, oh, I forgot about that. Ever since that stunt you did, the music club got a lot of new members the next day if I were right". Sunset said while taking a bite of her lunch. "Yep, it still surprises me that I didn't accidentally get the music club canceled after that epic moment," Vinyl said with a laugh at Sunset and Aria chuckled that little joke. So now we have our introductions out of the way, as I always wanted to say that I wanted to be your friend for a long time," Vinyl said with a nervous smile "Re-Really?" "Who wouldn't want to be friends with you? You're really cool!" Vinyl happily said. "I-I don't know about the cool part but thanks for the compliment". Sunset shyly smiled and Aria covered her eyes because it was shining again. Vinyl gives out a small laugh as Aria was readjusting her eyes. "I remember the first time the Goddess blinded me with her smile, that's why I wear my shades at all times." "Who is this goddess you guys talk about?" Sunset asked which made Aria and Vinyl look at each other. They weren't expecting Sunset to be oblivious. "No one". Both of them responded quickly which made Sunset confuse a little. "A-Anyway, have you decided what club you should join in, Sunset?" Aria asked. "I was thinking about joining the performing arts club". "What's that?" Aria asked. "It's a club where you can sing and dance or you can do both if you have the guts". Vinyl said. It got Aria thinking about joining as well. "I can do both. I've trained myself for this occasion!". Sunset confidently said. "I wish I could be as flawless as you". Vinyl said. "I-I am not flawless. I have flaws!" "Okay then, name one flaw you have". Aria confidently dared her new friend which got Sunset thinking. "Um....". "Exactly". Sunset sighs and starts to eat her lunch. "What clubs did you join before Sunset?" Vinyl asked. "Let's see... book club, science club, literature club, basketball club..." That's a lot of clubs Sunset Shimmer, Goddess of Flawless Time flies by and the trio enjoyed their time with each other. Sunset Shimmer gains her confidence as she starts warming up to Vinyl Scratch. She was also a fan of Beat Scratch and she had a complete album of his songs. "Aria!" Aria Blaze froze up as she heard a familiar voice calling her name. Vinyl and Sunset turn their head to the direction of the voice and see Fluttershy walking towards them with an angelic smile. Sunset Shimmer quickly picks her book up to pretend she was reading and Vinyl just sat there in confusion. "How's your day so far?" "We-Well u-um I'm still getting some glares b-but I'm glad that they didn't spread rumors". Aria nervously said with an awkward smile on her face and Fluttershy giggled cutely. "I'm glad you're feeling better today. See you later". Aria's nose bleeds when Fluttershy was gone making Sunset and Vinyl panic. Everyone saw it and started to panic when Aria had fainted. "OH MY SUNBUTTS, SHE'S BLEEDING!!" "TISSUES!" She.... she smiled at me.... I am so blessed to be in this school. Thank you, Starlight!!! Aria Blaze looks down in shame with her nose covered up with tissue as she is once again in the nurse's office with Vinyl and Sunset by her side, trying to comfort her. "I can't believe I got another freaking nose bleed again. Why do I keep having such bad luck?" Aria asked herself. "At least, Fluttershy didn't see it, so you don't need to be embarrassed about it." Sunset said. She's trying to lighten the mood as she pats Arias back. "Still..... I can't believe the students who were spreading rumors about me cared when my nose had bleed". "Yeah, what's up with that by the way? You kind of froze and couldn't keep a straight face or the words you wanted to say properly when she spoke to you." Vinyl said with a puzzled look on her face. "Oh w-well, uh you see, I sor-" "Aria has a crush with the lovely and beautiful Fluttershy." Sunset interrupted in a teasing tone in her voice. Aria looked at Sunset with a shocked look on her face as Vinyl proceeded to laugh loudly. "Oh my God, really?! Fluttershy is one of the hottest girls in the whole school! Oh girl, you're going to have a rough time winning her over when you have other wolves going for her!" "Wo-Wolves?" "It means you have some competition". Aria moans in frustration as she puts her head back down. "Anyone in particular I have to be worried about?" "Just about every boy gunning for her." Vinyl said without hesitation Sunset, noticing Aria getting more stressed about the situation, decides to put an end to her misery as she places her hand on her shoulder. "I know what we need to get this competition off your mind. How about the three of us doing something special this weekend? All three of us." Sunset said with a comforting smile to Aria. "Something special? Anything in particular you have in mind?" Aria asked. Sunset begins to think for a moment, before a bright idea hits her. "How about a sleepover at my house?!" Sunset responded with a bit of excitement. "Whoa! A sleep over your house?! You sure that's a good idea?" Vinyl said with a bit of concern and tone. "Yeah, my mom is going to be out of town till Sunday, so that gives us that gives us so much time during the day and night to have fun!" Sunset said as her trademark bright smile began to appear, which Aria wishes she had brought her shades to school. As Aria tries to shield her eyes again, she begins to think about the last time she had a sleepover with her old friends. Those were the good old days but this is the present. It has been forever since I've hung out at someone else's house to have a good time. This year will be different Aria thought as she got her eyesight back. "Let's exchange numbers. That way you can text us if your house is set for the sleepover!" Vinyl said as she pulls out her phone. "That's a great idea!" Aria pulls out her phone as well and both of them look at Sunset who seems to be hesitating. "What's wrong?" Vinyl asked. Sunset pulls out what seems to be the most expensive phone that they both have ever seen in their whole lives so their jaws drop when they have seen Sunset's phone. "Whoa! Is that the newest model of UniverseX?!" Aria asked which made Sunset shy. "We-Well... my mom has a friend who works there so... yeah he gave me the newest model". Sunset shyly replied. "That doesn't come out till next month! Your mom sounds awesome!" "Yeah..... awesome...." They exchanged numbers and tested it if they got the numbers right, they all high five each other happily and were excited for the sleepover. "Who's going to be in charge of the food?" Vinyl asked. "I'll do it! My sister cooks like a pro so we're going to have a feast!" "I'll be in charge of the games!". Sunset replied. "Can I bring my equipment with me?" Vinyl asked. "Sorry, Vinyl, but you can bring a speaker". "Cool! I can be in charge of the music!" "Great! This sleepover will be a night to remember!" Aria shouted with excitement, as Sunset and Vinyl let out a small cheer. At that moment, they heard the door open as nurse Redheart entered the room. "Ah Ms. Aria! I see you feel a bit better now and just in time too. Your sister is here to pick you up," the nurse said as she approached the girls. "Appreciate the news nurse and sorry again that I'm here for the second time in a row." Aria said with a sheepish tone. "No harm Ms. Aria. Just as long as you feel better, you are no trouble with me," Redheart said with a smile. The trio left the nurse's office after they had thanked Nurse Redheart. They all saw a tall beautiful woman with the same hair color as Aria who looked really professional with the glasses on. There was a girl beside her as well who has white hair and was wearing a formal attire. Sunset and Vinyl stared in awe while Aria smiled happily. "There's my blazing star!!" Aria blushed in embarrassment and her friends laughed a little. "Starlight! Not in public!!" "What's wrong with me showing my affection to my sister?" Starlight teasingly asks as she starts to hug Aria who is struggling. "Stoooopppp! You're embarrassing me!" "I hope I can have a share in those affections". Aria got out of her sister's grasp and hugs Trixie with affection which made Starlight giggle. "Whoa, kid! It's like you haven't seen me for days or something". Trixie smiled and pats Aria's head. "I'm just happy to see you". Aria happily said that made Starlight a bit jealous. "You don't act like that towards me". Starlight pouted which Trixie found it cute and Aria whistled innocently. Aria broke off the hug and went back to her friends. "Is that your parents?" Sunset asked which made Starlight and Trixie froze. "Wh-What?! That's my sister and her girlfriend!" Aria blushed as she was trying to remove the question that Sunset had asked. "So-Sorry!" Aria sighs and pats her friend's shoulder. "Anyway. Sis, I like you to meet my friends, Sunset Shimmer and Vinyl Scratch". Sunset blushes a little and rubs her neck shyly. "So-Sorry for assuming that your Aria's parent". Starlight smiled "It's alright. Thank you for making my sister feel comfortable in her new school". Sunset bowed respectfully and Vinyl did the same. "You must be Beat's little sister... Vinyl I presume?" "Ye-Yes ma'am!" This made Starlight giggle. "You don't need to be so formal with me. Call me Starlight". Time went on and Aria had waved goodbye to her friends and left school with Starlight and Trixie. As Aria was gone, Vinyl looks at Sunset with a serious expression. "So.... do you plan on telling to Aria about your mom?" "So you know who she is?" "I saw a picture of you and her during my hostile takeover of the speaker system. You were about seven or eight". "My mom had scared so many students who wanted to be friends with me and I can't let that happen with Aria except for you because you already met her, which is why before you guys come over when I hide all her photos.... Aria cannot know that Principal Celestia is my mom..." "I heard that Mr. Cranky told your mom about Aria. She looked like she was thinking about something dark". "Yeah... she told me to not be friends with Aria but I didn't listen. She's my first friend and I don't care what my mom says about her because we both know who she really is". Vinyl smiled and both of them did a fist bump.