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// Chapter 2 
// Story: The Magical Pendants' Return 
// by totallyme6 
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Sonata


Sonata hurried back into her room to get dressed; Though going to the grocery store was no big occasion, she still got changed from her baby blue and baby pink PJs and into some nice clothes: a purple and pink striped sweater and some Sandwash blue jeans.
When she finished getting dressed, she happily told Aria, "I'm ready!"
With a light grunt, Aria replied, "Okay, well, let's go then."
Together they went to the elevator. The elevator is a silvery metal on the outside. Inside, it has mirror walls, okay lighting, and a metal handrail. The girls lived on a pretty high level, the 37th out of 45 floors in the residential apartment building; So the elevator ride would take a bit.
Sonata swayed in her thoughts. Should she lean against the railing? No, it's cold.
Hmm, that sounds like Adagio would say.
In the elevator, some particular jazz music was playing. Though Sonata thought she could comment on it, she quickly decided against it. Music was less of a sore subject than you might think, but even calling themselves 'The Dazzlings' brought back memories that they were all happy to forget. The last time Sonata commented about the music, she had received the following responses:
"It's nothing special," Adagio said nonchalantly.
"Psh, it's probably just another song from a playlist, like the ones at Pyramid Café," Aria said, disgruntled. She used to work there, but now she works part-time at an edgy clothing store, and she mostly uses her money going towards her lifeguard certification.
Since their defeat, the three ex-sirens have moved on, Adagio being the main backbone of the growth. She's the one who encouraged Aria to get her certification and the one who first told Sonata that she saw the local Taco Hut was hiring when she had gone out to buy food.
Oh my! Just thinking about food made Sonata hungry. Should she have missed breakfast to go to the grocery store? No, she was right, Sonata thought. Wouldn't Aria have gotten lonely if she went by herself? Then again, that doesn't sound like Aria.
"C'mon doofus," Sonata caught wind of the elevator and looked around the lobby. "Ugh, why did I bring you if you're just going to sit around?" After saying that, Aria started walking away, slowly though, as if she was waiting.
"Hey, wait for me!" Sonata called. There it is.






Adagio


The ride on the bus was as usual, though Adagio noticed there weren't as many people. Perhaps because it was foggy, or because it was a Monday and people were coming in later, or maybe because it might've been too early for some people. Regardless, the bus ride was short. When she was looking for an apartment, she specifically chose one that'd be close to her new work. That was about a month ago. 
After reaching her stop, Adagio started walking to her company's building. At first, she had been but a call centre employee, but now, it seems she mainly writes documents or does administrative work. She doesn't do calls anymore. She works with people, and though she's not a manager, she's still one of the most competent on her team. Perhaps that was because of all those years learning how people (and ponies) tick. Though, on her resume, she just wrote it as 'people skills.'
Once she reached her building, she walked in, going straight to the elevator to go to the seventh floor, where she worked. On the seventh floor, she had a cubicle desk. All that was on her desk was: her computer, some documents, a phone, and a framed picture of her, Aria and Sonata. It was a happy photo from when Adagio had just gotten the job, and they were all excited to move into a new apartment.
Hmm, memories. Adagio thought.
Adagio sat down and started working at 8:00, an hour earlier than most of her colleagues, but she liked the extra hour to work quietly.
At around 8:30, her boss came into work, and he greeted her:
"Hello, Adagio!" He called. "Coming in early again, I see."
"Ah, yes, I appreciate the extra time," Adagio replied.
"Hmm, it's almost strange. When most employees come in early, usually it's because they need to leave earlier, but for you, you seem so eager to work!" Dapper Colt (Adagio's boss) said.
"Haha, thank you," Adagio responded. I'm working extra hours, what a way to make a living. Adagio thought.
"Oh, and by the way, do you mind going to one of our larger call centres and asking for a hard drive?" Dapper gently asked.
"Sure! No problem!" Adagio accepted the request, though that didn't mean she was excited about it. Then again, there are probably some shops near the call centre. Maybe she'll check them out.





Next Chapter: Aria and Sonata go to the grocery store. But for Adagio, what will happen while she does her task?