//------------------------------// // On to real the plot. // Story: The Chaos Factor // by Mr Jelly //------------------------------// Absolute freedom is the same as Absolute Chaos William Taggart: Deus Ex Human Revolution Vinyl Scratch walked the streets of Ponyville quickly, smiling at her surroundings and what had been rebuilt over time, it had found it’s former beauty, actually, everypony had blown old design out of the water, the new design gave more of a modern feel, but still kept its homely atmosphere as before. “Mom, why did you make me wear this stupid dress?” But some things never change... “Because you look nice in them, and because it’s Quiet Ocarina’s birthday, you have to look decent.” Vinyl said, looking back at her daughter, Rain Whisper. “You sound like Rarity.” Rain Whisper said flatly. “And I would have looked ‘decent’ if I would have worn the skirt I originally wanted to wear.” “I know for a fact that I’ve told you over and over that those skirts of yours are too revealing.” Rain’s father said. “Mirage is right, Rain.” Vinyl said. “We don’t normally even wear clothes!” Rain shouted. “And when we do it just gives another reason for other colts to look.” Mirage said, scratching the right side of his face. “Then why am I wearing a dress?!” “It covers everything up.” “Dammit, fine.” Rain mumbled, kicking the ground with her hoof. Rain Whisper curled up her hair into the normal ponytail she always had it in, the light red and light blue in her mane striped along with the ponytail perfectly, like they were meant to be like that. The red and white dress blended along with her fur and eyes as well, minus the blue from her mane which also colored her eyes. When they finally reached Octavia’s home, Vinyl knocked and waited for an answer. “Who is it?” A voice called. “It’s Vinyl, Oca.” Vinyl called. The door swung open. “Vinyl! And Rain and Mirage!” Quiet Ocarina hugged them all. “Good to see you!” Rain said, hugging her friend. “Likewise.” Oca giggled, “Come on in!” The three followed each other in, Mirage held a bag in his hoof and gave it to Quiet Ocarina, Rain Whisper hugged her again and whispered happy birthday in Oca’s ear, then giving her a friendly peck on the cheek, went inside. The interior of the home was all decorated, as if Pinkie Pie was there, which she was. Her party cannon was in the corner. Octavia was sitting on the couch with a glass of white wine. “Hello everypony.” She said, “Make yourself at home.” Vinyl took a seat next to Octavia, talking to her. Mirage looked around for a second, shrugged then went to sit by Vinyl. Rain Whisper turned to Quiet Ocarina. “What do you wanna do?” “I-I don’t know. I’ve always wanted to be twenty, but nopony tells you what to do when you’re there.” Ocarina said, “I guess, since I’m old enough now, we could go out drinking? “I’m not old enough yet, but I should probably go to keep an eye on you.” Rain Whisper said, loud enough so Vinyl and Mirage could hear, but giving Ocarina a wink. “Let’s go.” “WOOOO! DRINKING!” Ocarina yelled. “Just be back before twelve, I’ve still got a present of you.” Octavia said, sipping her wine, “And be sober enough to know what I’m saying.” “And I don’t want you drinking any.” Vinyl said, pointing her hoof at Rain whisper. Mirage rolled his eyes behind her and waved the two out. “So, where should we go first?” Ocarina asked after they left the house. “There is one bar right down the road a bit, but it looked kind of boring, we could go to a club though...” Rain said, rubbing her chin. “Club time!” the blue mare said. “Before we go anywhere, I’m taking this dress off, I look like a damn firework show...” Rain said, clearly irritated. “I was wondering about that. Did your mom make you wear it?” She asked. “Yeah, she said I was supposed to look decent.” The mare said, slipping out of the dress right in front of Ocarina. “We shouldn’t just leave it here, where should we put it?” Ocarina asked, “We can’t go back inside now. “Um... the garage?” “That works.” Quiet Ocarina slowly lifted the garage, not to make a noise. Rain slid the dress under the opening and helped Quiet Ocarina close it silently. “Let’s go!” Rain said excitedly. “Okay, okay!” Ocarina said, “TO THE CLUB!!!” The two ponies ran in the direction of the club. When the two mares reached Club Lunar they could feel the bass and hear the music blasting from inside, the security didn’t even bother to ask the two’s age because they were too busy talking to some interesting looking mares. On the interior, dark blue neon lights faded around the walls and bounced off the ‘Dancers’ and reflected from the poles they used. The music was even louder now and the lights started to break apart into spider web-like shapes, spinning enough to give an older pony a seizure. The smell of alcohol, sweat and sex clouded the room to the point where it would make eyes water, the two mares spotted the bright red neon lights that illuminated the bar area. Standing in between the bar and the mares, was a giant mosh pit of drunks, strippers and fancy looking ponies. “Push through them!” Rain screamed over the music. “Hold on to me!” “WOOOOOO!!!” Ocarina grabbed hold of Rain Whisper. Rain Whisper began to push her way through the crowd of ponies, dodging several stallions that tried to block her way by talking to her. After a few minutes the two got to the bar, which seemed to be significantly quieter than the other parts of the club. “You alright?” Rain asked. “Never been better.” Ocarina replied. “And what do you two hot mares want tonight?” The bartender asked “Just water for me.” Rain said, giving the bartender a look for what he said. “I’ll take a.... hmmm, this is my first time ordering drinks actually.” Ocarina said, “What do you recommend?” “Oh, first-timers eh?” The bartender raised an eyebrow, “How about a good old screwdriver?” “Sure.” The mare said. The bartender went off to mix the drink. Quiet Ocarina turned towards Rain Whisper. “You’re really not going to order anything?” She asked. “Not right now.” Rain said, “I think I’ve smelled enough to get me drunk.” “boooring.” Oca said. The bartender came back with the drink. “Try to distinguish the two different liquids in this.” He said. Ocarina took one sip and licked her lips. “Vodka and Orange Juice.” Ocarina said, “I’m not that dumb.” “Oh, then I’ll get you something stronger once you finish that.” The Bartender chuckled. The Bartender walked to serve some of the other ponies at the bar. “I’m not planning to finish this one very quickly anyway.” She whispered to Rain. Rain chuckled, “Why not?” She asked. “Try everything!” “I will, but I know somepony is going to try something, so I want to be ready and catch them.” She said. As if on cue, a stallion came up behind Rain Whisper and ran his hoof down her back, getting close to her flank, the plopped down beside her.