//------------------------------// // 12. The Rocking Rainbow and the Rocking Sparrow // Story: EqG Tales: Ever After High Edition // by Brian Sheil //------------------------------// In the basement of her house, Rainbow Dash plays her guitar, getting ready for future concerts. Joining her was Sparrow Hood, the rock star type rebel of Ever After High, playing his own guitar. Soon, the two musicians stopped for a break. "Thanks for jamming with me, Sparrow Hood." Rainbow said happily. "Not a problem, Rainbow." Sparrow replied. "Great way to blow off some steam. Studying for some of my classes was brutal." "I'll bet you're glad my parents soundproofed this basement, knowing I practice down here a lot." "That's a good idea. That way, nobody upstairs will be disturbed." Just then, both their stomaches growled. "I guess it's snack time." Dash figured. "Join me?" Sparrow can't resist an invitation like that. "Lead the way." In the kitchen, the two musicians enjoy some hero sandwiches Rainbow's father brought home from an office party. "Pretty good sandwich, Dash." Sparrow praised, taking a sip of water. "I'm glad you're being considerate, Sparrow." Rainbow Dash replied. "Probably better than how you acted towards Raven Queen." Sparrow got a little surprised, knowing what Rainbow was talking about. "I guess Raven told you what happened during one of our school's talent shows." "You bet. I heard Raven was practicing a guitar solo for that show. And, you kept interrupting her." "You're right. Rainbow. Being a good guitar player, I thought practice was lame." Rainbow took a sip of her water before continuing the conversation. "Well, during that talent show, she tapped into her dark power, and blew you out of the water." "You got that right." Sparrow replied as he finished off his sandwich. "I'll never cross Raven that way again. She really rocked my world. But, good!" After their snack, Rainbow and Sparrow cleaned off the table and put the dishes in the sink for Rainbow to do later. A thought came into Sparrow's head. "Me and some of my friends saw a few of your concerts, Rainbow. You and the other Rainbooms have a good combo of personalities." Rainbow Dash was surprised to hear that. "Combo of personalites?" "Think about it. You got athletic skills, Pinkie Pie is full of surprises, Fluttershy keeps calm and collected, Twilight Sparkle has the intellect, Applejack has a calm country style vibe, Rarity has the elegance, and Sunset Shimmer still has some of her bad girl attitude. Now there's a combination you guys should be proud of." "I guess you're right, Sparrow." Rainbow Dash replied. "Not bad for the son of Robin Hood." Soon, Sparrow heads out the door. "Time for me to hit the road. Hunter and Alistair are waiting for me near Sugarcube Corner to take me home. Later, Rainbow." Rainbow waved her visitor goodbye. "Catch you later, Sparrow." Just then, Sunset Shimmer showed up to say 'hello' to Rainbow. "Hey, Rainbow." Sunset greeted. "Was that Sparrow Hood that left your house?" "Sure was." Rainbow replied. "He and I were jamming together. He's not bad. As long as he shows consideration for others."