Chapter 5
Name: Vinyl Scratch
Type: Unicorn
Job: DJ/Harmonic Guitar
Name: Octavia
Type: Earth
Job: Cellist/Classical Integration DJ
The mare looked out at the crowd that had gathered at the club to listen to her and her marefriend perform. Vinyl was sitting in the musician's booth, spinning her records while Octavia was integrating classical music type wubs into the mix. Together, they were sounding like gods.
They looked up at the VIP section to see none other than Princess Celestia, watching them while bobbing her head to the beat. What threw them for a loop was that she was wearing a lot of glow sticks around her neck.
After the show, they went backstage to relax. After about 20 minutes, they heard a knock at the door. "Come in." Vinyl yelled. When the door opened, they saw Celestia standing there with all the glow sticks still around her head. She walked in with a very noticeable intoxicated alicorn with her.
"THY MUSIC WAS, AS THEY SAY, 'OFF THE HOOK'!!!" Luna yelled, as she swayed to the empty couch nearby. She fell on the floor right in front of it she was out like a light due to all the alcohol she had drank. She would be fine in the morning, but vinyl still couldn't help but laugh.
Celestia just shook her head while she facehooved. "Why?" she stared at her sister for a few more moments before turning to the performers. "I wanted to congratulate you two on another great show." she said. she then returned her gaze to her sleeping sister. "I better get this one home before she wakes up screaming again." with that, she teleported out of the room with her sister in her magic's grasp.
"Ok. Anyway, what do you wanna do?" Octavia asked. Vinyl thought about it before responding with just a shrug. they eventually decided to go home. They walked out into the night and hailed a cab. They were lucky. Most cabs were done for the night and this one was on his way home. Normally, they would ave just walked home, but there have been reports lately about the changelings abducting ponies.
They got off the cab and paid their fee before going into the apartment building/record studio that they called home. They live in the norther business district of Canterlot. they owned the "ScratchHarmonic Record Studio". They never played together but had started making music together about a year ago. They slowly started running out of ides a few weeks ago and were reviewed as 'repetitive'.
The next morning came with knocking on the door. Octavia woke up and answered. She was greeted with the site of a Night Guard Elite standing outside her door. He was a red zebra stallion with a blue and black mane color. "Good morning Miss Octavia. My name is SnowFire Blitz. I don't suppose you would know why Luna woke up with a tattoo of you on her neck would you?"
Octavia just looked at him all confused like. Vinyl could be heard from the bathroom, laughing her butt off. "I'm afraid I don't sir. The last we saw her, she barged into our backstage room after the show last night, drunk beyond all belief, and passed out on the floor." The guard just nodded and left.
The day went by, rather uneventful. They went to the store to get groceries and then returned home to work on a new set for the next show. they weren't up for long, as they went to bed early so they could do their afternoon show.
When she woke up, Vinyl realized that Octavia was gone. She left a note stating that she ran out to get something and would be back soon. Vinyl got out of bed, did her normal morning routine and started to make lunch. As she finished cooking, Octavia came walking through the front door.
"Where did you go?" Vinyl asked. She honestly didn't care, but was still curious. Octavia took a box out of her saddlebag and tossed it to Vinyl. When she opened the box, she noticed that a new pair of goggles were in it. She looked at Octavia and realized that she was wearing a matching pair. "Why? I mean, their awesome but still."
Octavia just gave a small giggle before responding. "I figured we could match during the next show. Besides, your sense of style is starting to rub off on me." she said before dropping her saddlebags on the floor and going to the kitchen to eat the delicious food that was made for them.
Around 3 in the afternoon, they heard a knock on the door. Octavia opened it to see a Day Guard standing there with his armor reflecting the sunlight. "Good afternoon. I have a letter addressed to the owners of 'ScratchHarmonic'." he said. Octavia took the letter and he walked off down the hall.
"What is it?" Vinyl asked. Octavia opened the letter to see that it was from Princess Celestia herself!
My Dearest Octavia and Vinyl,
I have come across a musician that is in a profession of a new emerging type of music and would appreciate if it you would work with him to hopefully get new ideas. His name is Morsidus Grim-Record. You would be moving into a house in Ponyville, Paid for by me, while you work with him. You do not need to respond right away, seeing as you have your show tonight, that I will be attending.
I await your answer.
Sincerely,
Princess Celestia
Vinyl read and re-read the note, seeing if it was some sort of joke. "What do you think Tavi?" she asked. Octavia just sat in her chair for a moment, unable to believe the opportunity that had presented itself. She was planning on talking to Vinyl about a small vacation to hopefully get some creative juices flowing.
After a few more minutes, she finally responded. "Let's do it."