//------------------------------// // The afternoon with the sirens. // Story: The Suns and Sirens // by SlimmyCat //------------------------------// The surgery for the cat was going to take three hours. Sunset wanted to punch herself, so hard. Curse her overwhelming hunger. That carrot was still sitting in her car. She could sneak out of here and go grab it. Sunset would have already been eating by now, playing something by now. She still had to get all of the audio logs in Tirek's Revenge. She was on 22/50. Almost there. Sunset looked over at the sirens. Aria had moved onto another magazine, Sunset didn't know if she was actually interested in them or she just wanted to waste time doing something. Sonata had moved from Aria's shoulder to Adagio, little drool on her chin. Sunset smiled at the display she then looked over at Adagio, who was staring right back at her. Her magenta eyes pierced Sunset's face. Sunset quickly glances at the clock, a small blush dusted across her face. Only thirty minutes left, they should be done anytime soon. Sunset tapped her fingers against her thigh, anything to get her mind off of the stare from Adagio. The siren gaze was stabbing her in the face. Every few minutes, she snuck a peek at Adagio. The siren wasn't hiding the fact she was blatantly staring at her. Sunset let out a sigh of relief when Adagio finally looked away to look over at Aria. The purple siren mumbled something over to her and Adagio muttered something back. Adagio shook the girl asleep on her shoulder awake. Sonata whined and leaned closer into Adagio, who let out a small chuckle. She shook the girl more and the younger siren finally woke up. The three girls talking quietly to each other until a nurse came out with a cat carrier. A groggy Taco sitting in the carrier, a large cone over his head. The former sleeping siren jumping up and rushing over to the nurse. "TACO!" The older woman chuckled and handed the carrier over to her. "It might take him some hours before he is back to normal," Sonata lifted the carrier to her face, a bright smile on her face. A small tired meow was heard through the carrier and Sonata giggled. Adagio stood up walking over to the nurse who had some papers in her hand. The siren put a polite smile on and talked with the nurse. Sunset stood up stretching her legs and rubbing her back. The youngest siren walked over to the other one still sitting down. Aria glanced up and looking into the carrier before shrugging her shoulders. Sonata pouted and sat next to her. Sunset took a deep breath and walked over to the two. "I'm going to start my car, you can come and wait if you want to," Sunset offered before walking out of the building. The flame-haired girl clicked open her car. She glanced back to see Sonata and Aria exiting the vet building, both looking a bit sheepish. Sunset smiled at them and gestured to the car. "Hop in," The girls nodded and entered the car both sitting in the back. It was a silent sit as they waited for Adagio to finish up, Sunset started her car, putting the AC on for the girls. 10 minutes later, the blonde siren came out of the vet with some sheets of paper. Sonata lowered her window, sticking her head out. "Get in loser," She stuck her tongue out at the girl. Adagio rolled her eyes before getting in the passenger's seat. Sunset looked over at the girl, who put her seat belt on and laid the papers on her lap. "So where am I taking you guys?" Sunset asked, tapping her hands on the steering wheel. Adagio glanced over at Sunset. "We don't have anywhere to go, so I guess just leave us at the van," She shrugged. Sunset bit the inside of her cheek. She already paid for the cat surgery about 5000 dollars. That is already enough but something tells her to help these girls. It is her fault that they don't have their magic and she did run over her cat. Her mind was telling her to take them back to their van and moved along. She paid for the surgery and its gonna cost her a lot. But her heart is screaming at her to take them back to her house. To at least give them a good rest for the night. Sunset put the car in reverse and drove out of the parking lot. The ride was silent until the five-minute mark passed and Aria said something. "Hey I think you missed the turn, this takes us to Downtown Canterlot," Sunset nodded her head."Yep, I know," She stopped at a red light and tapped her fingers on the steering wheel. She peeked over at Adagio. The older siren was glancing out the window. The light turned green and Sunset headed towards her home. The sight of Downtown Canterlot was always gorgeous. The large budlings with beautiful colors and interesting people walking along the street, It always brought wonder to see it for the first time. Sunset smiled and drove to the Blooming Grove Houses. Pulling into the garage of her home, Sunset turned off the car before turning to the girls. Each had their look of shock that made Sunset want to laugh. "Welcome to my home," She smiled and got out of the car. The three girls followed suit following her to the front door. Sunset opened the front door stepping inside and opening the door for the other three. The three sirens looked around, eyes in awe. and they were still in the front hallway. Sunset felt smug at their looks of shock. Just like the other six, looks of disbelief and shock. She placed her keys in the bowl on the table by the door and hung her jacket on the rack. At the end of the hallway, there was another door. Sunset turned around to the girls. "You actually live here, Sunset?" Sonata asked, holding the cat carrier close to her chest. Sunset nodded her head and opened the hallway door. The living room was large, most of the bottom floor was the living room. Sitting on the wall was a large t.v, maybe 60 inches screen. Across from it was a three-piece long gray couch, can fit all seven of her friends. About a few feet away from the couch was a marron colored chair. Sitting in the chair was a large dark brown and light brown dog. The dog looked up at the girls eyeing the girls, watching their every move. "That's Trinket, he's my sister's dog. He won't bother you if you don't bother him," She walked over to the dog and patted his head. He nuzzled into her hand and jumped off of the chair. He stretched his legs and sniffed the air. Trinket glanced at the cat carrier, his eyes trained on the cat inside it. The dog then headed towards the kitchen, where his empty bowl was. "I'm surprised he didn't run up to Taco," Sonata said, placing the cat carrier on the couch and opening the cat carrier. Taco groggily stepped out of the carrier, he sniffed the air before plopping on the couch and falling asleep. The large cone restricting his movements and making him fall to his side. Sonata rubbed his back as he fell asleep. "I guess that solves that," Sonata muttered, sitting next to the cat. She looked up at Sunset. "Trinket won't come to bother him will he?" Sonata asked, putting a finger on her chin and tilting her head, looking like a confused puppy. Sunset looked at the kitchen, bowl next to him, Trinket sat waiting for his food at the entrance of the kitchen. Most of his body taking up the entrance. Sunset widened her eyes in realization as the dog stared at her. "Oh, my bad Trinket," Sunset headed outside and grabbed the groceries that ended up in her trunk. She headed inside and saw the three sirens sitting on the couch. Shaking her head, she went to the kitchen and placed the bags on the table. While she sorted everything, her mind started to wonder. She didn't really ask the sirens if they wanted to stay here. They could have said something on the way here. Her house was huge and she would take them back to the van if they wanted. But they haven't said anything yet so she guessed they wanted to stay here. She filled Trinket's bowl and patted his big head. Wiping her hands, she headed back out to the living room. The siren seemed to be waiting for her, talking quietly to each other or glancing around the room. The three girls glanced up at her as she entered the room. "I-uh-didn't ask if you wanted to stay here, so?" She rubbed the back of her neck, sheepishly. The oldest siren shrugged her shoulders. "I would guess it's up to the individual, I wouldn't mind something softer to sleep on," She mused. Sonata nodded her head. "Yeah, it would be better to sleep here instead of those hard beds," She agreed, placing her hand on Taco. Sunset smiled and glanced at Aria. The purple siren shrugged."I guess it's fine but we need clothes," She said, crossing her arms. Sunset nodded her head. "Of course, we can get your clothes and something to eat on the way back," Sunset offered, smiling at the girls. The three girls nodded their heads. Sunset felt her phone vibrate in her pocket but she ignored it, probably a notification from the group chat or some spam. "Okay but I think you guys are going to have to sleep out here, only three rooms have beds, well two, one is for Trinket," Sunset explained as they exited the house and back into the car. Adagio ran a hand through her hair. "I take it you have showers though correct?" She asked. Sunset chuckled starting the car. "In a house this big, every room has one, plus there is two on the first floor," The girls made their way back to the van. Sunset sat in the car while the girls got maybe a few days of changes of clothes, turning the radio on. Some trashy pop came on as she waited for the girls. Leaning her head back, she wondered what the girls wanted to eat. They were previous sirens, so maybe something meaty. There was that place near the grocery store. It had good vegan options as well. It was called Silver's Italian Place, it was pretty good. Sunset remembered the text from early. She went to grab her phone but she stopped by the doors opening and the sirens getting in. As she buckled herself in, Adagio scoffed. "I can't believe you actually listen to this stuff," She placed her bag on the ground in front of her. "I don't know, I kind of like it," Sonata said from behind her. Aria snickered from beside her."Of course, you do," Sonata stuck her tongue out at the other siren. In retaliation, Aria stuck her middle finger at her, with a huge smirk on her face. Sonata huffed and crossed her arms, glancing at out the window. Sunset shrugged her shoulders and changed the station, some soft punk playing through the speakers. That seemed to quiet Adagio down but Aria seemed genuinely interesting in it. Sunset heard her tapping along to the beat. The ride was silent until Sonata broke it. "So where are we going to eat?" "I don't know, I kinda wanted you guys to choose," Sunset said, stopping at a red light. Her driving was great when other people were in the car. But by herself, well Taco was laying on her couch for a reason and she was now driving the Dazzlings to get something to eat. "Can we go to Silver's, they have good tacos," Sonata offered. Adagio hummed. "They are pretty cheap and have very good food, I don't see why not," Adagio looked over to the driver, who nodded her head. After getting their respected food, Sunset and the girls went back home. As she opened the hallway door, she saw Trinket laying next to Taco. The cat snuggled against the large dog. Sunset heard Sonata squeal and rush over to the animals. Trinket lifted his head and blinked up at Sonata before laying back down. "So the coach is a pullout, a king-size bed, I hope it can fit you all, but if you one can sleep in my bed while I sleep in my older sisters," She informed, clasping her hands together. The sirens looked at each other, eyes communicating. Sunset stood watching for an answer until Adagio spoke. "We will sleep here, it won't be the first time we had to sleep in the same bed," She included, a small smirk on her face as Sunset's face turned red, the red and gold haired girl's mind wandering. "O-ok," She coughed into her hand. "There is a bathroom down the hall, first door on the left, the other is just a toilet and sink," Sunset put her hand by her side. The three sirens glanced at each other until the younger two jumped up and raced to the bathroom. Sunset watched in awe as the youngest siren, speed off, and slammed the door shut. "Sonata you piece of shit," Aria shouted banging on the door. Sonata laughed behind the door. "Not sorry, Aria," She shouted before the shower turned on. Aria groaned and crossed her arms. "Aria, you do know there are more bathrooms in the house?" Adagio said, standing up from the couch. Aria came walking from the hallway, her face red. "Yeah I know, but I haven't had a shower in a few weeks," Now that she mentioned it, the sirens did look a little dirtier. Adagio's formerly bouncy and curly hair seemed to have knots in them. All of them were a little thin and had bags under their eyes. "I know but you don't have to fight for showers anymore, our gracious host has made it clear that we can stay here," Adagio smirked and glanced over at Sunset. The taller girl nodded her head. "Yep, come on let me show you the other bathrooms," "But you might have to wait, three people at once can drain all of the hot water," Sunset offered and lead the other two to the second-floor bathrooms. After settling the sirens, getting them their showers, giving them blankets, and showing them how the T.V works. Sunset finally hit her own bedsheets. Today was a lot. Putting her phone on the charger, too tired to check her notification. She turned her light off and felt her mind drift off to sleep.