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// Guy Berryman: The Stallion of her dreams 
// Story: A Rush of Blood to the Hooves 
// by LittleBoyBlue 
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  "Well that was a very confusing situation back there." Said Chris, while they were setting up on the stage. It was a small stage, made for outdoor concerts. The piano was set, the drums were placed, Jonny and Guy practicing behind the curtains.
"You've got to admit though, that was one quick party that Pinkie Pie made us."
"Too bad there was no cake." They chuckled.
"So, how are we going to do this?" Will asked.
"Well, Twilight said that nobo-nopony knows us yet except for her and Pinkie, so she said she'll have the rest of her friends come watch us perform."
"That's the thing. What ARE we going to perform?"
Chris smiled at Will.
"You'll see."
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"So when are we going to meet these gentlecolts that you are talking about Twilight?" Rarity said, looking quite curious.
"Really soon! They're a band called Coldplay, and they agreed to play at the Gala for the Princesses's birthday!"
"Coldplay? That sure is a mighty strange name." Applejack said.
"Yeah! They are VERY weird! They all sound like they're from Canterlot, but they say they're not!" Rainbow added.
"Well, let's not assume that they are weird. They are from a different dimension, remember?"
"Oh! Yeah! Right!" Rainbow nodded.
"Look! We're here everypony!" Pinkie said, with excitement.
The Elements saw a small, outdoor stage, with six chairs, placed for them.
"I guess we just sit here and wait." Twilight concluded. They all agreed and sat down.
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"How are you going to play acoustic? You don't even have fingers." Will was asking Chris a very important question.
"Well, most of our songs have an acoustic in it...." Chris and Will stood there, thinking on this problem.
"Wait. I have an idea....." Guy said.
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"Ooh look! They're coming out!" Rarity exclaimed, when they went out from behind the red curtain. First was Chris. Then Will. Then Jonny. Then-
"Oh dear." Rarity said with newfound curiosity. "Who is that?"
"He said his name is Guy Berryman. He's the bassist."
Rarity found herself strangley attracted to him. Maybe it was his black mane, or the way he walks. Something about him made her feel giddy inside. As she stared at Guy, the band started stting up. Once they set up, they turned the speakers on. Chris moved towards the microphone to speak.
"Hello Twilight Sparkle and company.....we are four interdimesional band members who form Coldplay. And we are here to play for a princess on her birthday.........highlight of the century right?" Chris joked.
Everybody giggled, except for Twilight, who laughed nervously.
"Before we start, we seem to be short of an Acoustic guitar. Can anyb-anypony here play acoustic?"
Rarity shot her hand up like a rocket.
"I can!"
"All right, come on up. Guy....." Chris motioned for Guy to help her up the stage. Rarity's friends clapped for Rarity, while Pinkie, well......
"GO Rarity! Whoo! You can do it! Woo-hoo!"
Rarity rolled her eyes at Pinkie as she got to the front of the stage. Guy was there. That was when Rarity could see his face clearly. He had dark brown eyes, a short black mane, and stubble for facial hair.
"Hi. I'm Guy. And you are?" Guy said as he helped Rarity up the stage.
"My name is Rarity." She blushed a little at Guy. Guy smiled.
"Pleasure to meet you Miss Rarity." Guy then grabbed her hoof and kissed it. Rarity blushed even deeper.
"Oh please darling, just call me Rarity."
"If you say so. There's the guitar, and don't worry. If you get lost, just ask me, or Jonny over there," He pointed at the stallion with the green cap. "for help. We'll get you back on track."
"Thank-you for that kind offer Mr. Berryman, but I can quite handle myself." She started trotting towards the guitar with poise and dignity.
Guy raised a brow and smiled as she walked away. He then proceeded to pick up his bass.
Chris stared at everybody before speaking.
"Ready?"
Jonny, Will, Guy, and Rarity all nodded.
"All right then." Chris made sure to be as near to the piano as he could whenever he needed to play the piano.
He then began counting.
"1...2...1 2 3 4"