//------------------------------// // Chapter 46- Plucking Strings // Story: Reformed Unicorn Group Podcast // by Quoterific //------------------------------// "So Sunset, care to show us some musical skills? You already showed us your artistic skills," Trixie smiled, causing Sunset's eyes to twitch. "You're lucky that I managed to do those prints in time. Starlight helped me with the copying spell that she learnt when she created that-" "Anyway!" Starlight jumped in to save her from bad memories, "Why don't you show us some of your guitar skills. I see you brought your own one from your world." Sunset had in her hooves her rock guitar that she plays with the Rainbooms. She had also brought her acoustic guitar, gradients of oranges, yellows and browns gleaming in the studio lights. "Hooves will definitely be a different experience," Sunset muttered as she plugged in her guitar and practiced on the strings. The others gave her a sound of encouragement. Sunset took a deep breath and began to play on her rock guitar first. She did it rigorously, just like when showing off her skills with the Rainbooms after defeating the sirens. It was loud, but with a passion for what she was doing. The others were in awe, mouths dropping as the gaped at the sight. They soon began clapping and cheering in time with the music. As they became more familiar with the tune, they got more bolder. They got out of their seats and swayed from side to side, Tempest more reserved, but Starlight dancing more passionately. Trixie just bounced in place to the beat. When the music died down, the unicorns clapped their hooves to Sunset, who gave a small blush and did a small bow. She waved a hoof to thank them. "That was amazing!" Starlight said, "You started painting when you were Celestia's pupil, but when did music come to play, literally?" "It started right after I did some more painting works in my world. Music was something of interest to me, and so I managed to get enough money to get some guitar lessons. I started simple, but I wanted to explore more. Having enough to get a place of my own, I explored more music varieties, but the guitar is my favourite instrument as it helped me get started." "What was the experience in lessons like?" Tempest wondered. "Hands instead of hooves was definitely different," She paused and turned to the door. Silence. She breathed a sigh of relief, "That security is really helping out, Starlight," She complimented. "What are friends for?" Starlight smiled. "However, hands or hooves, music is something we can all share and play. If your musically talented or not, music is something within each and every one of us." "Lucky Twilight and her friends aren't here. They would probably sing a song about it," Starlight whispered to Trixie, who chuckled. Tempest rolled her eyes. "Says the ones who sung about going on a roadtrip," Tempest sighed. The two friends turned to her in surprise. "How did you know?!" Trixie gasped. "Word gets around fast on musical moments of random singing," Tempest said, "And I can say without shame that I have been a victim of random singing too." She winked at the two, who muttered with embarrassed sounds. "What was the best part with you and your music?" Starlight tried to move the topic on. "Probably being able to perform alongside Post-Crush after helping see their mistakes with the whole time loop thing. It was amazing, seeing my friends' reactions to me, playing on stage with my idols alongside Pinkie." Sunset gave a happy sigh. "How about your acoustic guitar?" Trixie pointed to her other guitar. Sunset gently place her rock guitar down and picked put her acoustic one. She played a few strings in a small tune. "I have special memories of this one when performing to my school at the festival in the rain, singing how it was okay to let it fall and stuff like that." Her hoof danced across the strings in a small melody. "Well, Sunset, thank you for bringing your guitars and showing who to shred some serious business," Trixie thanked, "Certainly beats my street performances." "Trixie accepting that she is second best?" Starlight mocked, "Who are you and what have you done with the Great and Powerful Trixie?!" "Very funny," Trixie huffed, "We will be back soon every creature, so stay tuned for more talks that will definitely be music to your ears."