Things that go Wub in the Night
A short story by: Genesis Swift
Nightmare Night. An annual event that brings the children out to enjoy the wonders that calm their sweet tooth; and as well to satisfy their need for a good frightening costumed scare. The older ponies have their fun to, some hand out the sweets adoring the many costumes they see while parading their own, others watch over the young ones; or even have the youthful energy to join them.
One mare has her own way of celebrating the holiday; while yes it involves candy and costumes it also is very, very full of energy. Lights, music, and dancing to go along with it, a party is the only way to satisfy this mare's lifestyle. Yet her dreams haunt her for ideas this year, something more, something new...
Alas morning arrives waking the blue maned mare. With half asleep strength Vinyl attempts to leave her bed, only to have her heavy eyes and muscles bring her back down to a relaxed position. With a happy grin on her face she puts a hoof in the air and slams the side of her bed; showing that the speaker design isn't just for looks.
With heart skipping bass flowing through her body Vinyl is awoken from the trance of being drowsy; only to have an obviously disturbed grey mare interrupt her flow.
"Vinyl it's barely eight o' clock and you're awake blasting music," she lets out a deep sigh, "Again."
"Sorry Octavia I didn't realize I had woken up so early," Vinyl as if coming to her senses practically tackles the mare in a hug, "Good morning."
Octavia slowly hugging back smiles, "Yes, good morning," warmed up by the hug she continues, "I made some breakfast down stairs if you'd like I'd love it if you would come join me."
Vinyl squeezing now even tighter on the hug before letting go asks if she could do the dishes afterwards. Knowing how much Vinyl enjoys doing the dishes Octavia cautiously accepts her offer.
Whilst eating the fantastic breakfast Octavia made for her, the unicorn thought of plans for the upcoming night.
"Well Vinyl, are you all setup and ready for tonight?"
Caught off guard she quickly replies, "Oh, uh yea the table and other equipment is already at town hall should be plugged in and good to go."
"And the music?"
"Yep the sets all crated up and ready to spin. From the best of the old school to hot new tracks."
Reassured Octavia finishes eating, "Good," she pauses, "So got anything special for this year?"
Hitting right on Vinyl's thoughts the DJ hesitantly answers, "I got something botched up."
"Well whatever it is I'm sure it's going to be great," Octavia lays down her plate on the counter; leaving it for Vinyl to joyfully clean.
Before Octavia leaves she is surprised with a short hug from her friend, "Thanks Tavi for breakfast it was wonderful."
Octavia blushing before her friend flattered, "You're welcome Vinyl, I'll see you later tonight," she says just before giving her friend a short hug and leaving for the day.
Vinyl goes to do her favorite chore rinsing and putting the dishes away the music rolls. After enjoying the music of washing the dishes, Vinyl puts on her signature specs and sets out herself to prepare for the upcoming celebration.
Arriving she sees ponies decorating and placing speakers all about, up on the ceiling lasers and spotlights being adjusted/set up.
"Lasers, sweet," She sees some pony moving the sub-woofer, "Careful don't drop that it's to early, besides that's my job," she giggles at her main joke of dropping beats plainly overused but still funny in all ways.
"Hey Vinyl," a familiar voice yells across the room.
Vinyl looks over to see the party pony dressed up in a weird costume, "Hey Pinkie Pie, hows the biggest party pony I know, you're coming to the party right?"
Hyper as ever she replies, "A party with candy, costumes, and a DJ writing about the coolest DJ around, a PARTY how could I not go!"
"Of course, you definitely know how to jam out so I'm glad you're coming."
"I put up posters everywhere so that everypony would know and be there."
Vinyl confused asks, "Posters? I didn't see any posters."
"Well less of I put them up and more of me handing them out to everypony in town telling them to come."
"Thought as much, so uh whats the outfit?"
Pinkie looked at herself real quick, "Well it glows bright pink perfect for the night, party," emphasizing party in a excited yell.
Putting a cool smile on Vinyl replies, "Cool that is gonna be awesome to see then."
"Yepyepyep can't wait," she gasps, "I got to go tell the girls about it to, got to go Vinyl bye," she disappears instantaneously.
"The more the merrier!"
Vinyl thought of all the ponies in costumes that would be at the gig; she had to do something extra special this year. But what? A walk was decided on by herself to maybe inspire or clear her mind for new ideas.Vinyl headed to a more quiet area of the town, something she rarely decides on. The nearby park had an atmosphere for clear thoughts.
Arriving at the park Vinyl is surprised to see Octavia there with closed eyes humming a tune towards the sky above.
Quietly so she doesn't spook her Vinyl asks, "Hey Tavi what you doing?"
"Oh, hi Vinyl didn't notice you there, my apologies," Octavia faces her friend, "I was just thinking of a new melody I could play. How are you?"
"I'm doing fine, just getting some fresh air," Vinyl pauses, "So new melody eh? Sounds pretty good."
"Thank you Vinyl, but I haven't even played it yet."
"I know, just it sounded beautiful when you hummed it," Vinyl said with a smile.
'Vinyl, that's sweet of you to say."
The DJ sat at the nearby bench and smiled towards the sky, "You know me I love all kinds of music."
Octavia sat next to her on the bench, "Speaking of music, you ready for tonight?"
Vinyl thought at the question, "You know I'm not quite sure about it anymore."
Troubled Octavia asks, "What's wrong Vinyl tell me."
Vinyl gave in on the offer, "It's just I don't know what I'm going to do this year, you know. I have something new every year, but this year I completely ran out of ideas and there's only three hours left till the doors open."
Octavia thought for a moment to help her friend, "Vinyl it's okay if you don't do anything, the fact that there's a party is good enough for everypony to enjoy and have a good time especially with a great friend like you there it will be a night never forgotten."
Vinyl smiled and hugged her friend, "Thanks Octavia you're right, every moment is special when you're with your friends."
"I'm glad you see it that way Vinyl," she hugs back.
After that short moment Vinyl asks,"Hey Tavi?"
"Yes Vinyl?"
"Can you play that melody near the end of the party?"
"By that time I should have it all in tune, so yes Vinyl I would love to; thank you."
"Then I have something special to look forward to for the night."
The End.