//------------------------------// // Chapter 15- Tooting Terror // Story: Good Morning Equestria // by Quoterific //------------------------------// "Fillies and gentlecolts!" Pinkie introduced, "It's my pleasure to announce that we have a special gust on our show this morning!" "Considered to be a musical prodigy of our time, being a part of many events like the Grand Galloping Gala, performing alongside Countess Coloratura and many others," Gabby added on. "Please put your hooves, claws and talons together," Autumn paused, allowing Silverstream to finish. "Octavia Melody!" Silverstream announced as the other creatures in the room clapped for the musician. "It's my pleasure to be here," Octavia assured. "Now let's talk music," Pinkie started, "How did you even become to where you are today?" "It's nothing super special really," Octavia waved a hoof, "I started my life with musical upbringings, with my mother, Twinkle Keys, and my father, Brass Valve." "Three guesses of what instrument the played," Gabby noted, earning Octavia a chuckle. "The cello just spoke to me. The very mellow tone and sound it gives is second to none," Octavia contemplated, "It took some time for my talent to be recognised, by none other than big classical label Symphony in Canterlot, and then it went from there. I got to join other esteemed musicians and it was more than enjoyable to say the least." "Great to hear!" Pinkie said, "Now I was wondering if you could give us some musical insight and tips." "You must choose and instrument that truly speaks with your spirit," Octavia said wisely, "There's no point in picking an instrument that you do not enjoy playing. Practice is key, of course, along with time and patience. No creature becomes an overnight sensation in just one day on a single instrument." "Now since you can give advice like that," Pinkie declared enthusiastically, "I was wondering if you can help me with mine. I can play ten instruments at once, but I have a particularly hard time with one instrument." "Oh no," Silverstream groaned in terror. Marble had brought headphones for the occasion. "Say hello to my yovidaphone!" Pinkie declared as she held up the monstrous instrument in the air. Upon declaring what instrument she had brought into the studio, the whole of Ponyville fell eerily quiet. Dread took hold followed by the usually panic when a monster from the Everfree Forest showed up. "My life is ruined!" Rarity declared. "Nope,nope, nope" Applejack simply said, sounding much like her big brother. "Celestia, no," Rainbow groaned. Both Fluttershy and Twilight whimpered at the terror that thing will produce. "But I'm a cellist, not... whatever that thing is," Octavia hesitated. "Oh relax, everything will be fine!" Pinkie reassured, "Your a musician, and that's good on my checklist." "If you say so," Octavia quivered, "All you have to do is take a deep breath and press on whatever valve to produce the correct amount pressure for a specific note. I think." "And-a-one, and-a-two, and-a-I-know-what-to-do!" Pinkie counted before taking a deep breath and pressure the vlave. What came out of the radio was the equivalent of an herd of elephants charging, followed by some strange bird that had been strangled. The noise deafened the listeners. Inside the studio, the full impact of the sound could be felt and heard at the same time. Octavia was blown across the floor, whilst the other hosts had taken refuge under the table, wearing Marble's headphones. "How did I do?" Pinkie asked as if nothing happened. Octavia emerged from a pile of wall plaster with a dazed look on her face and a neat mane frazzled. "Mummy, I want to twinkle on your keys!" Octavia dazed before collapsing onto the floor. "I think we should probably take a break," Autumn suggested, causing nods all round. Once the live lights were off, Silverstream shouted, "MEDIC!"