//------------------------------// // A Rarity of a Record // Story: The Club's Connected to the Boutique // by firebirdabirdoffire //------------------------------// Carousal Boutique: Stardate Tuesday, a little before midday. Pinkie and Vinyl were done with decorating the boutique. There were balloons scattered over the place, ready to be popped by Opal. But she's too busy snuggling Vinyl's front leg. Vinyl decided that Opal might cause some trouble so she brought the cat to the safest place for Opal to be. Upstairs. Pinkie Pie sat behind a counter to greet the guests. Would've been cute if she wasn't a full grown mare. You know what, I'll retract that statement. "Hey Vinny, is everything ready on your part?" Vinyl behind a DJ set (it would've been Tartarus to install it in the boutique if it wasn't for Pinkie Pie, don't ask, she could pull out a trombone out of her nose and ponies would only raise an eyebrow. And the eyebrows only raised because it looks like she's picking her nose.) replied. "Lemme see, my regular make-up around the eyes, tail extension on my tail on which I'm sitting on so nopony can see, music varying from 80's disco to fun funk and many others, I practiced the 'overly over complicated underdone unnecessary over-the-top maneuver' as you so elegantly called it, mismatched contacts, disco ball, lights and I memorized the revised speech for the guests who're unaware. And on your part?" "Everything's done. So let's small talk until one of the quests arrive!" "So my presence throw a wrench in your plan, Sweetie?" Said Octavia at the entrance smiling with a different attire than usual. It's a bow tie that's is the color of Vinyl's darkest part of her blue mane instead of her usual pink one. "You're never gonna let it go ain't ya 'Tavi?" Vinyl didn't look amused and groaned. Ever since the story at the boutique Octavia loved teasing her friend with her real name. It was often disguised as a pun too. Little did you know that Sweetie "Bon Bon" Drops and Lyra Heartstrings do the same thing at least thrice a week. "I am using it only in-private. If you don't count Pinkie." "Ya know what it implies right? To any who hears in on us without context that is?" "Yes. And your groan is worth it every second." Octavia giggled. "Anyways; happy birthday, Rarity!" Octavia's glad she finally can celebrate it. "My present for you should come soon." "Ya know what to do right?" Vinyl asked a little nervously. "Don't mention that I'm the double birthday gal." "I know, I know." Remembering she's in the room with the musicians, Pinkie gave Octavia a pointy party hat, with an Octavia motif (Bow tie pink with her cutie mark on it). "Here, with this hat you've access to all party stuffs in the room, all the punch you want play some games-" "I get the idea Pinkie, this certainly isn't the first party of yours (well Vinyl's) I've been invited for..." Octavia said. "But this hat system is new addition." "Wanted to try something new." Pinkie said as she was slapping her hooves together for no reason. "Going to the punch bowl now. Did you..." "Nope. Enjoy." "I will." 5 minutes later... "Hi Fluttershy. Teehee that rhymes. Aw, I ended on a half rhyme..." Said Pinkie the clerk. "Hi Pinkie." Giggled Fluttershy with the present's ribbon hanging from in between her teeth. "Oh, Miss Vinyl. I didn't expect to see you here." She said as Pinkie slammed (gently) the party hat on her head. And put the newly written party instructions in her wings. "Never saw Rarity as a fan of your work." "I don't think she is..." Vinyl said as she remembered making no-so-subtle jabs at herself at the spa. "But invited me for who knows what reason." "How nice of her. Um... Where is she?" "She waiting upstairs, she comes down once Pinks over there tell me that everypony is partying in this house so I can tell the B-Day Gal," 'I referred myself "B-Day Gal?" That sounded stupid even in my rockin' DJ mode.' she took 3 seconds to think that to herself. "because she apparently trusts with that." She said later bits rather groan-y. "Why would she leave leave it in your hooves?" "Beats me." Vinyl shrugged. "If you don't mind I'm going to wander around now." "You do that 'Shy, I'm gonna turn on the music now. I think we have enough guests for it now." She pressed a button and let the classic play naturally. 4 Minutes later... "Wow it's DJ P0N-3!" Scootaloo stated the obvious. Rainbow Dash was on her side. "Hey Vinyl." She said raising her hoof in the same way of saying hello towards a friend from a slight distance. "'Sup." The cool DJ said returning the gesture, now looking at the tyke. "'Sup to you too, kiddo." Scootaloo of the now party hatted Pegasi duo was definitely excited. "Ohmygosh! Did you hear that Dash? She called me 'Kiddo'!" "I don't see how that's anything special, Squirt." Rainbow commented. "Yeah, I mean it's not like I called ya Scootaloo or something." "Ohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohm-" Everypony was staring at Scootaloo. Vinyl spoke up. "Is she's gonna stop anytime soon?" "Dunno, she's become obsessed with your music. I hoped knowing you well lessen it's effects. Should've known better. I'll just try to calm her down before Rarity shows up. Whe-" "-hohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmyg-" "When everypony is here." Vinyl answered Rainbow's unspoken sentence. "'Kay." Rainbow pushed her sister away. Literately. "ygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshoh-" 6 minutes later... 5 ponies came in. Applejack, Applebloom, Sweetie, Magnum and Pearl Belle entered the scene. Vinyl just presumed they just happened to come in at the same time. Applejack had a saddle bag, captain obvious bets all his bits that that's where Applejack had her present. Sweetie's talking to Applebloom. No big surprise there. "Names?" Said Pinkie with a straight mane with a bun at the back with glasses, a bored voice and with a look that says 'Is work time over yet?'. "Pinkie Pie, wha' in the blazes is with tha' attitude?" "Don't like it? Tough luck." Pinkie still in secretary mode. "Actually I was bored waiting for guests to arrive on a party is not as exciting as the actual party. So tried to entertain myself." "That doesn't sound like fun." Sweetie said. "It wasn't." She said as she discarded the glasses and shook her old manestyle back, perfectly I might add. 'Mr. author, this didn't make much sense.' I'm trying to keep the guest entrances from being repetitive. Can you blame for that? 'Yes, Easily. Look; "Blame."' ...Just do what you're supposed to do before at least before someone cringes his jaw off at the 4th wallness of this. ''Kay.' Thought Pinkie as she awoke from the nothing that happened. "Pinkie Pie, are you okay?" Pearl asked. "Uh... Wha'? Oh you sorry I was talking to something in my head, nothing new." The five guests looked at each other, they were rather hesitant on agreeing on Pinkie's statement. "Here's the stuff you need to enjoy the party. And yes, hats are entirely necessary to party here." 1 Minute later... "Ah didn't know tha' Rarity was friends with ya." Applejack said to Octavia. "We've met at this very boutique some days ago. But it feels like we've known each other longer than that." "So Ah reckon that ya two hit it off pretty well." "Enough that she invited me." Octavia explained only slightly bending the truth. "Good enough, that she offered to make a dress for me because I'm Fancy Pants' niece." "Are ya f'r real?" "Yes. On what?" "'n both th' fer free bit 'nd ya being Fancy Pants' niece." "Oh yes, both are for real." 2 Minutes later... "Hiya Twilight!" "Hey Pinkie." Twilight said barring no present. "Here's your stuff." She hoofed over the stuff. "Um... Okay." "Let's see... Applebloom, Check." Pinkie said double checking her check list. "Applejack, Check. Flutte... .. .. . .. . .. . . . . . . ... . . . . ... ... .. ..... ootaloo. Check. Spike. Che-" She crossed that out and wrote Spike's name thicker so she couldn't see that she crossed it out. "Better ask Twilight about Spike." 2 Minutes earlier... Twilight who just arrived just noticed Octavia. "Octavia?" "Why hello, Twilight." "Has you being here something this something to do with-" "Yes I need you.. . .. ..... . . parlor trick. . ... . .. ." "On who should I use this parlor trick?" "Well let's let the birthday girl decide." "Speaking of Rarity, where's she?" "She's waiting until everypony arrives. I think everypony is here. Shouldn't she be here right now?" "I was going to ask Twilight 'bout that." Pinkie said. "Everypony's here. Just not the single Drake. Where's he?" "Oh he wanted to look his best. He should be here any minute." Twilight said. "Okie-dokie." Pinkie bounced as she said back to her desk. "So, what's Vinyl doing here?" "You know her?" "We met the other day at Sugarcube Corner." "With Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash?" "How did you know?" "Those mares have been Vinyl's friends for as long as I can remember. It was a safe assumption. She's here to provide the music." "Never knew Rarity liked her music. Although she doesn't seem to play her trademark genre." "She commissioned her to play music she likes I suppose." "Hi Spike!" Pinkie said loud enough for everypony to hear. "Sorry I took so long." Spike said wearing a tuxedo and carrying a gift box the size of a moderate sized gemstone. I wonder what's in it. "I forgot that I needed to iron my tux for Rarity's birthday. Still feels warm." "That's alright. Now go party Spike. Rarity will be here shortly." "Thanks Pinkie." "Spike. Check." Pinkie folded up her desk. And informed Vinyl. "Everypony and Drake is here. Is Rarity gonna come down now?" "Nah, let's wait a little bit. I want that everypony has some fun before I summon her. I think it's be a shocker to some. I'll wait until they bring her up loudly." "Okie-dokie-lokie-hokie-pokie! I'll just finally join the partying." The party was swell. The CMC are playing pin the pony on the tail, yes you read that correctly. Pearl and Magnum just sitting at a table. Rainbow and Pinkie are dancing. Twilight's reading a book how to not do a dance that repels ponies. Octavia was talking to Spike about being a dragon, the reason is she never got to know or ask about Spike she knew he existed. She just never asked about him. Applejack's just leaning against a wall. Fluttershy's staring a Scootaloo with a smile from a distance. This lasted for about 7 minutes. Before Rainbow decided to politely ask something. "Where the hay is Rarity, Vinyl? You said you get her once everypony's here." "Yes, Yes I did." "Everypony's here. Go get her!" "Patience's lost on ya again, eh Dash? Fine I'll get her." Vinyl turned down the music. "Rarity! It's time!" Vinyl pressed a button causing a radio upstairs to play. "I'll be right there~." Rarity's voice said upstairs in a sing-song voice. Everypony looked at the staircase. Octavia, Pinkie, Magnum, Sweetie and Pearl were laughing on the inside. Vinyl's laughing out loud though. "Wha's so funny?" Applejack asked as everypony stared at the DJ. Still laughing now with her hoof in front of her face. "Heheheh." *clears throat * "Well it's just that..." Vinyl pressed a button on her DJ set. It caused a drum roll to play. Vinyl took of her glasses and gently put them down, her eyes are closed the eyes had some blue eye shadow on them, and one eye had eye lashes other didn't, she jumped from her DJ table, with a flip landed with an elegant pose with her head high up. The drum roll ended as her eyes opened showing a Purple and a Blue eye. "Surprise darlings!" said the familiar voice elegant voice which contradicts Vinyl's RD-esque-voice-but-smoother voice. While her cutie mark changed on one side (the side everyone saw) into Rarity's with no magic what-so-ever. The pony in front of them was in fact Rarity. Or Vinyl... "Rarity!!" Most Ponies shouted. "Wait, if you're Rarity." Rainbow began. "Then where's Vinyl?" Meanwhile Octavia's laughing behind her silently. "We're one in the same" Vinyl began. "Rainbow Dash." Rarity finished confirming for the ponies who didn't know precisely what they're white unicorn friend said. Reactions varied. Spike and Fluttershy fainted for different reasons. Fluttershy fell on top Spike. Don't know what's more painful. Spike fainted because there is a whole new side to his love. Fluttershy fainted because her best friend was secretly one of her favorite musicians. Rainbow and AJ both had a brain fart. Ergo they had trouble processing it. (RD finds it awesome though.) Scootaloo's obsession altered. She needed to think if this was cool or not. She decided that she should show Rarity a little more respect and Vinyl even more respect Applebloom was indifferent towards this. She didn't seem to have any interest or have any problem with this at all for some reason. And Twilight made an "O" face, but she finally put two and two together. With what Octavia meant to do with that "Parlor trick". "I'm sure you all have questions." Vinyl said. She walked over to the two that fainted."Could some pony help me wake up dear Fluttershy and Spikey?" Rarity continued. I color coded the voices for her. Makes it a little easier. "Rarity!" Spike shouted waking up hearing Rarity's voice. He in turn threw Fluttershy off him. "Mmm...What happened?" Fluttershy said in tone that sounds like she just awoke from a good night rest. Both Spike and Fluttershy looked at Vinity. "Please refrain from fainting again." "Rarity?" Spike. "Yes." "Can I ask you something Rarity?" Spike. She nodded. Everypony was paying attention. Magnum looked especially alert. "Are you still Rarity, have you been lying to us?" The dragon asked looking hopeful that's she's still the mare he loves. "She didn't lie to me!" Pinkie said in the background. Spike didn't hear her however, he was too focused on the mare in front of him. The two-faced mare face told gave away that she was thinking of the answer. "Well. To an extent... I'm still the fashionista you know and love." She gave a look at Rainbow. "Or tolerate. Yet I'm also one of the most popular DJ's that ever lived. With an attitude that reflects that." Switching postures along with the voices. "I get it." Spike said. He didn't seemed too disappointed know she was essentially the same. "It's like a split pers-" The Two-faced mare became angry suddenly and began slapping the dragon in rage. But before she could Magnum tackled her. A lot gasped. The birthday girl seemed spouted angry gibberish through her scowl. "Excuse me, I'm taking her to the kitchen so she can calm down." Magnum said holding his daughter down. "Sweetie Belle, Octavia, Pinkie can you two help. She'll probably recover faster that way." The three obeyed. They dragged her by the hooves front hooves. "Pearl, be a dear and explain for them." He said as he nudged his head towards the guests who were all speechless. "What just happened?" Scootaloo asked. Pearl sighed. "Sorry you had to see that. When some unprofessional psychiatrist found out that she had a double life she kept on constantly accusing that she's was insane. To the point that it drives her insane every time it's mentioned. Unless she sees it coming. And she can calm down herself after some time. But let's not go into much detail shall we. Don't worry little dragon, she's perfectly sane if you just never mention it ever again. She is still the mare Sweetie says that you have an eye out for her." Everypony's either wide-eyed or jaw dropped. "How did this happen? The double life I mean." Fluttershy said. "And why?" Twilight followed up. "Please sit down, grab some cake, listen carefully and I will explain all you need to know." 5 Minutes later... In the kitchen. "Rarity, snap out of it!" Said Sweetie. *Angry Gibberish* Came out of her sister. "Dad why, did why's she like this?" "I'll tell you later. Just keep on slapping and try calling her by her name(s) girls." "Gladly." Octavia said. *Slap* "Wake up you lazy dunce." "Graaah." "It doesn't seem to work. What if..." 'I could smack Octy in back so she accidentally... No that would hurt both of them. Maybe I should say;' "Octy, kiss Vinnyty on her mouth." Octavia blushed mercilessly. "Wha?-" She finally snapped out of it. "Dad, please don't tell me it happened again." "Thank you Pinkie. I won't. But you went without for such a long time." Magnum, Sweetie and Pinkie hugged the mare. Octavia did the same but only after she stopped being flustered by Pinkie's suggestion. "What did I do this time?" Meanwhile... At the party. "And that's all that you should be concerned about." Pearl finished. Rainbow Dash's "Wow." Is all she heard from the crowd. "How did she hide that for so long? I knew both of her!" "Mrs. Belle I might know something that can help." Twilight said. "Really?" "Really." "That's great but all in time. Let's wait on her return first." Pearl said. "Oh before you do anything else, Rarity would like me to Pinkie Promise you all not to tell anypony." The room was filled with yesses. But pony felt like doing the motions. "Thank you, I'll go check on her. And again, sorry you had to see that. She hasn't done that in years." As soon as she said that Raryl came along with the others. "No need mom, I apologise for my out rage. It's was terribly unladylike of me. Or UnDJ-like for that matter." She sighed. And looked at Spike. He has subtlety shaking. This stung the DJionista. "I'm sorry I tried to slap you Spikey-Wikey." She hugged the dragon. The dragon calmed down. Octavia raised an eyebrow. "It's okay, It was my fault anyways." Spike said. "You couldn't have known that." "Can we forget that that ever happened?" "Please." She broke the hug. "Are you guys still the mood to party?" She said with a unenthusiastic tone. Surprisingly everypony said yes. "Well then," Her enthusiasm returned "Let's party on then." She was making her way back to the DJ-set. "Vinyl." Octavia said to get her friends attention. "Shouldn't you open your presents?" "I was planning to open them later. But why not?" She chuckled. Here's a list a list of presents. In order she opened. Applebloom: N/A: Isn't technically a friend of Rarity. Scootaloo: N/A: But since she now know who she is she wishes she had brought something. Fluttershy: A record signed by Vinyl Scratch. For the record, She found it really funny. And thanked the Pegasus for it. Applejack: Zap apple jar. Rarity always liked those. Pinkie: Confetti-explosion-in-a-box. Self explanatory. Got a good giggle out her. Rainbow Dash: Some of her molted feathers. They'll look stylish on something. Magnum and Pearl: A book on relationships and how establish them. Vinyl was not amused. They gave her that last year! And the obvious reason. Everypony silently laughed at Rarity's embarrassment. No hard feelings were involved. Twilight: TBA. She couldn't think of anything. She had to make it up at a later time. Spike: Gave her a ruby chiseled into crummy unicorn, guess who it was supposed to be. Vinyl kissed him on the forehead. Octavia wanted ask about that. But that had to wait. Sweetie Belle: A solo CMC double sided table picnic cloth. It's shoddily put together but one side's checkered white and purple had a sloppily sown on Rarity's cutie mark. The other side were checkered white and gray. The white parts were the same set of white patches of the other side. Sown to the purple patches were the grey patches. The white ones had Vinyl's cutie mark the grey one had Octavia's. It's clear that she put a lot of effort in it, but it's too 3 Dimensional for any use. "It's... beautiful, Sweetie." On the scale of quality (Sweetie II to Rarity) it was definitely Sweetie II, but for Sweetie II standards it's surprisingly good. In other words Rarity meant it, despite the ellipsis. Vinyl hugged her sibling. The room echoed 'Aw' "If you two are done. I would like to give you my present." Octavia said a little while in the hug. The sisters broke the hug. "What do you have in store for me 'Tavi?" "You have thank Pinkie for this one. Twilight do your thing." Octavia said and motioned for Twilight come forth. She did. "'Tavi, you know that I'm not into mares right? You'd think if I kept reminding the universe the universe would finally get that." She made it clear she was joking. Twilight was not amused, she liked being the subject of those jokes as much as Vinyl/Rarity and Octavia do. "I'm sorry, Twilight dear, it's a terrible joke that follows us and refuses to die, but pray tell what do you have to do with 'Tavi's present." "It's a (as Octavia called it, my guess is to keep your identity secret) an incredibly elaborate parlor trick for an upcoming birthday of a friend of hers." "'Kay. So what is this 'Parlor trick?'" "Well do you remember what you saw at Sugar Cube Corner a few days ago?" "Where you took a break for taking the body switched Fluttershy and Applejack around town?" The ones who weren't aware of that were amazed. "Yes that. This is related to that. I need you to change fully into Rarity or Vinyl." "I don't think I see where this is going. I'll be back in a jiffy. You can party in the meanwhile, changing into Rarity can take a while." Went into the direction of the stairs. "Pinks, do you think you can operate the DJ set?" 7 Minutes of Pinkie playing Pinkie party tunes... "I'm back." Said Rarity actually looking like Rarity, the Rarity most were familiar with. Spike's heart was racing. "Okay, I want everypony to stand back and be quiet. Rarity I want you to sit down a stay still." Everypony did as they were told. Twilight horn started glowing, some of the glow started flowing out of Twilight's horn. The glow started float above Rarity, forming a perfect circle. It descended down on Rarity, as if it was scanning her. The glow faded. "What did you do?" Pearl asked concerned. "Yes dear, what did you do?" Echoed Rarity. "Nothing dangerous if that what you're wondering. Now change into Vinyl and then we'll be done." "That won't take long." Vinyl said confidence. 3 Minutes later... "Yo, sup." Vinyl said jokingly (without her glasses, those were still on the DJ-Set). And the room filled with 'Hi'. "Please sit down again, this is a set of complicated spells, but you won't have to stay still this time. And once again I need complete silence." Twilight complained "'Kay" Vinyl said. Twilight lifted her up with her magic. Some darker glow of Twilight went literally into Vinyl's head though her left ear and went out the right ear. Suddenly that glow started to grow blindingly white. Everypony shielded their eyes. After the light faded away they found Twilight lying down on the floor exhausted and the birthday girl sitting on the floor... both of her, Vinyl AND Rarity. Everypony was speechless. Octavia was the first to say anything, it was a whisper directed at Twilight. "Please remind me to repay you someday Twilight, you definitely deserve it." "Thanks." The mage whispered. "You can start moving now." She said a little louder but raspy. "Okay./Okay." They looked at herselfs she jumped back, twice. "What the!"/"Son of a bass." The Sweetie I's said in the opposite co-responding voice of the body they're in. And they were now looking at each other. "I have two sisters now?" "Seems so." Magnum said to his youngest. Followed by other with similar sayings. "What-/What-" They look at each other with wide eyes. "Ladies first." Vinyl said with a bow. "Why, thank you kindly, Vinyl dear." They chuckled/giggled at that one, all of the awake giggled at that. "What did Twilight do? I mean I know what she did. But what exactly DID she do to me. I mean... us. Sorry." "I would've done the same. This'll takes some time getting a used to. Hey Twilight!" "Shh!" Spike said while attempting to lift his sleeping sister up. "Twilight needs her rest, can she lay down on your Drama Sofa™?" Rarity dragged the sofa to her and levitated Twilight on it and pushed the sofa back to it's place."Looks like we'll have to wait, me." "Not really." Octavia said. "What Twilight did is clone you. One of you is a clone with all the memories. You can merge back together Twilight said. Don't ask me how. I asked so could live a literal double life. It should make your life(s) easier. And fortunately your memories are synchronized. So you should know what the other experienced that day. Am I correct on that, Spike?" "Sounds similar enough to the version Twilight explained to me when she studied the spell." "My head hurts." Scootaloo said with her hoof against her head. "You're telling me." Rainbow Dash said with her hoof against her head. "You're telling me!/You are telling me!" "But I can live with this. Now I can actually I stay in my house. What about miss priss?" That insult was meant jokingly. "I agree with you uncouth sorry excuse for a lady. I never thought bickering with myself would this fun." The white mares laughed it up a little. "This is great, we couldn't have asked for an better birthday present, Octavia." "Yeah!" "Do I really have two sisters now? It sounds too good to be true." Sweetie said. "I think so." Pearl said. "I have no problem with this, do you two?" Magnum asked his wife and youngest kid. "No, I don't." "Heck no!" Sweetie shouted hugging the front arms of her sisters. "Well... Should we call each other-" "Sisters?" "Twin Sisters?" "Long lost Twin Sisters?" "That could work. It's the most plausible anyhow." "If yer're calling story book logic plausible." Applejack said quietly. It went ignored. "Hey dad, do you think you can adopt me? This is ridiculous." "I will Sweetheart. But how about we party for now. It's been on hold for far too long." "Finally." Some whispered. "This means two presents per year doesn't it Magnum?" "Yup." The party went well. Everypony grew accustomed with the idea of there being two Rarities/Vinyls now. The twins themselves got along well. They didn't care if one of them was technically fake. For the record it was Rarity that was the clone. Her mane, tail, eyes and eyelashes were all natural now. And she lost the ability to switch her cutie marks. Vinyl still had all her traits in tact. Have a premature epilogue, it happens between and/or after the party: Spike: Has lower back pain from carrying his sister home. At the party he gained a budding relation ship with the former alter-ego of his crush. Asking what Rarity likes. She gave him some advice. But Rarity knows what to expect. Synchronized memories and all. His relation regarding Rarity remained the same. Twilight Sparkle: Awoke home. It took so much out of her. She will never preform such a spell again. She had the talk to the twins later. Fluttershy: Got a huge discounts on future records. She got along with the DJ very well, just like when they met earlier. To Fluttershy she was like a second Rainbow Dash with a hint of (obviously) Rarity. And she definitely was happy that Scootaloo was happy. Sweetie Belle II: Couldn't be any happier. She had two sisters now. Now she could bother the one when the other doesn't have such time. Now she'll never miss Sister Hooves Social ever. Vinyl is more fun loving sister compared to Rarity, but she loved them equally. Thanks to Vinyl her music lessons went smoother too. Scootaloo: Also got discounts for Vinyl's records. Vinyl was now a second Rainbow Dash to Scootaloo admiration wise. Was kinda jealous of Sweetie Belle for having such an equally awesome sister. Who knows? Maybe this becomes a competition of the coolest sister soon. Big Macintosh: Kept eeyuping day in, day out. Nothing new. Applejack: Gained a higher opinion of Rarity and more respect. Not that it was low before (okay it was, but compared since Twilight came into town). Again Vinyl and her got along, it's hard to dislike Vinyl. Applebloom: Thought it was cool, but that's, but there are a lot more options for crusading at least. Jumping Jukebox: Rejected. Story of his life. Octavia: It was surreal seeing Vinyl at home more often. But everything was good. Vinyl (and Rarity for that matter) kept thanking her, Pinkie and Twilight for making this happen. She also gained a few more good friends in the process. Vinyl also acted more mature with her around now. Probably because she now knows she was the most ladylike lady in Ponyville. She still called her Sweetie a lot. Her uncle's birthday went well. He got to meet Vinyl who she invited. Fancy Pants didn't mind. Pinkie Pie: Not much changed with her. She had to organize a false 'Welcome back in the family' party for Vinyl. Not much else. Dumb Ester Luck, you know, that guy mentioned in chapter 1 (Slightly Subtle Setup (Maybe)) as 'Mr. Luck' and appeared in chapter 4 (Carousel Boutique Starring: Rarity, Sweetie Belle and today's guest star: Octavia): He died thanks to a hoofball. He got better. He's now a zombie priest, a Ponyville first. This happened tens of times more in Fillydelphia. Opalescence: Was at first confused. But now she has the best of two worlds. Snuggling Vinyl and scratching Rarity. Rainbow Dash: Her relation with Vinyl didn't change and her relation with Rarity didn't change... much. Sometimes when they are together Rarity would act like Vinyl to make things more fun, like modeling for her. Magnum & Pearl Belle: Not much changed, Sweetie I already moved out years ago. All that changed to them is that there were two of her who're mostly sticking with one persona. They're treating it like Vinyl was always in the family now. Sweetie Belle I: Read the rest to find out. The party was over. Most have said good byes. The only ones that were left are the Belles and Octavia. "Well... see you guys later." Vinyl said waving them good bye. "You're not going with me?" Octavia asked. "I & I we still need to discuss a few things, and I feel like it's my duty helping her clean up this mess." "Thank you dear sister." Rarity said grabbing some tools they needed to clean up. "Don't mention it sis." Vinyl replied. "You two are already costumed to the role." Magnum took note. "Everypony will no doubt believe it." "Yup, I'll go home via the tunnel. See you later 'Tavi." "Okay until later. To you too Rarity." "Good bye." Rarity said waving her sister's housemate as she left. "Bye Rarity, Vinyl." "Bye Sweetie, Mom, Dad./Bye Sweetie, Mom, Dad." The twins said in unison, everyone shared a laugh. "And remember Sweetie." Vinyl said to her younger sibling. "Feel free to visit me whenever you want. If you like it could be a second home away from home." "Really?" Vinyl nodded. "But would Octavia be okay with this?" "I don't think she'll object. And it is my house." "You're the best only tied with Rarity, thank you." The twins smiled at Sweetie's over reaction. "Well it's finally time to go." Pearl said. "Come along, Sweetie." "Yes mom." Sweetie obeyed, they left the building. "So this all happened." Vinyl first spoke and started cleaning up. "Indeed" Rarity said was cleaning as well. "What do you think the future has in store for us?" "My guess is that we'll grow into individual ponies. I mean even more individual. I might not even have a trace of you in a few years and vice-versa." "That's possible." "Do you think the synchronized memories would be annoying years later?" "In what way, Vinyl?" "For example if we each get a boyfriend, they both start telling some secrets, embarrassing secrets, we get those mixed up, making even more embarrassing stories for those stallions." "You're over thinking, Vinyl." "Maybe... I've never noticed how pretty you are. Don't gimme those looks. I can finally look at you without the help of a mirror, it's helped by the fact that it's still kinda surreal." "Agreed... Enjoying the look of my eyelashes you don't have?" Rarity teased. Vinyl felt like saying something in retort. It was a really risky and a really stupid thing to say. "Split personality." Vinyl wasn't affected by saying it herself. Rarity looked shocked and gave a nasty glare followed by seemingly tackling Vinyl. And hugged her. "Gotcha, it didn't work." "That's great!" They high hooved. "You should've seen the look on your face darling. Adorable." "I'll take your word for it. You know, that high five gave me an idea." Rarity got back to cleaning said. "And what's that?" "We should work on a secret sister greeting, you know the kind everypony can see and can copy?" "I am on board with that one, but it should complement both our personalities." "Yeah, I was thinking the same." "Of course you are." They both let out a similar sounding laugh. And after a little while during the cleaning process they came up with one. "Bro hoof," "hoof shake," "high hoof" "and bow with grace. This is the official start to fantastic sisterhood."