//------------------------------// // Moving to the Beat // Story: Anon-A-Miss Aftermath: The Day After // by CapNTilfy //------------------------------// Sunset blinked in surprise. She hardly knew Vinyl Scratch, known on the stage as DJ PON-3. "Uhh... sure." "Great!" As they both walked down the hallway, Sunset began to feel awkward. Should she say something to break the silence? "Umm... DJ P-" Vinyl swiftly put a finger to Sunset's mouth. "On stage, DJ PON-3. Off, Vinyl." Sunset lowered Vinyl's arm. "Okay, then... Vinyl, why did you want to walk with me?" Vinyl smiled. "To thank you." "...Thank me? Why?" "I'd been suffering from a creative drought," Vinyl said as she put her hands behind her head. "I'd tried several things just regain that special spark! Listening to my older tracks, taking walks, watching stupid HoofTube videos..." Sunset raised an eyebrow. "You gather inspiration from HoofTube videos?" Vinyl snorted. "Sunset, you can find inspiration in just about anything!" "I guess you've got a point... but if you know that, then you also know that inspiration can't be rushed." Vinyl rolled her eyes. "Of course I know that! It just sucks when it happens." She quickly shook her head. "Look, we're getting off track here." She took off her headphones. "I'm thanking you because your scream gave me an idea for a tune... and several more just popped into my head as I made it!" "Umm... cool, I guess..." Sunset didn't quite know how to react to Vinyl's thanks. It was an odd way to show appreciation. "Oh, right!" Vinyl gave Sunset her musical device and put her headphones on her head. "Maybe this will help make some sense for you." She grinned and selected a tune. "For your listening enjoyment!" Sunset blinked, and a slow and steady beat filled her ears. She nodded her head in time as she closed her eyes. Vinyl always had a knack for this kind of music, yet it never ceased to amaze her! Sunset, Sunset, Sunset... Sunset's eyes shot open in surprise. Girl, you got this, got this, got this! Vinyl... Vinyl was singing?! I know you ain't that schemin' Twisted winged demon Sunset Shimmer, you've come one hell of a long way! The beat stopped for a moment, then kicked back in as Sunset put a hand to her mouth in shock. Sunset, Sunset, Sunset... Girl, you got this, got this, got this! I've seen you beat the darkness away I know you can do it again today Don't let it linger Give it the finger Those inner demons of yours you can slay! Sunset felt a lump in her throat... dammit, how many times was she going to cry today?? Sunset, Sunset, Sunset... Girl, you got this, got this, got this! You used to be ultimate queen bitch But your life went through a switch Now you're so much kinder And this is a reminder I've got your back, I promise I won't ditch. Sunset Shimmer, you've come one hell of a long way! Sunset, Sunset, Sunset... Girl, you got this, got this, got this! I know you ain't that schemin' Twisted winged demon Sunset Shimmer, you've come one hell of a long way! The song ended, and all Sunset could do was stare at Vinyl Scratch, eyes widened and filled with tears. "I-I..." Vinyl smiled warmly. "You don't have to say anything, Sunset. The look on your face tells me all I need to know." She walked over to Sunset and hugged her. "Seriously," she whispered. "You've got this. Anyone who says otherwise will answer to me." Sunset returned the hug with a wet laugh. "Thank you for that... just... wow." She wiped her tears away. Vinyl broke the hug and took back her musical device and headphones. "I was up all night working on that, and I'm glad you enjoyed it." Sunset's eyes widened. "Wait... that only took you overnight?!" Vinyl nodded. "With the help of some caffeine infusions. I'm probably going to crash like a motherfucker when I get home," she said as she and Sunset resumed their walking. Sunset snorted. "Yeah, I've been there before. Last-minute studying accompanied by serious freakouts." Vinyl barked a laugh. "I think everyone's been through that shit." "Wouldn't surprise me." "Oh, hey... before I forget, let me give you the download code for that song so you can hear it whenever you want." Sunset grinned widely. "I'd like that." "I figured you would." Vinyl texted Sunset the code. "There ya go!" She glanced at the clock app in her phone. "Yikes! Looks like time's running short! Catch ya later, Sunset!" She made finger guns, then hurried off to her class. Sunset sighed happily, then took a pair of earbuds out of her pocket, jacked then into her phone and downloaded Vinyl's new tune as she hummed the rhythm to herself. She was very grateful for what the DJ had done for her, and it made her wonder if there was anything she could possibly do in return to show her gratitude. Sunset, Sunset, Sunset... Girl, you got this, got this, got this! I know you ain't that schemin' Twisted winged demon Sunset Shimmer, you've come one hell of a long way! Sunset, Sunset, Sunset... Girl, you got this, got this, got this! I've seen you beat the darkness away I know you can do it again today Don't let it linger Give it the finger Those inner demons of yours you can slay! Sunset, Sunset, Sunset... Girl, you got this, got this, got this! You used to be ultimate queen bitch But your life went through a switch Now you're so much kinder And this is a reminder I've got your back, I promise I won't ditch. Sunset Shimmer, you've come one hell of a long way! Sunset, Sunset, Sunset... Girl, you got this, got this, got this! I know you ain't that schemin' Twisted winged demon Sunset Shimmer, you've come one hell of a long way! As Sunset reached her classroom, the tune ended. Her smile was wide and it seemed, for the moment, that things would work out just fine... but she decided to be cautiously optimistic, as the day wasn't even halfway over yet.