The sound of tires moving across the pavement woke up Guy.
Guy groaned, as began he to move. Suddenly, he felt the leather of a seat belt across his chest.
'What the...' he thought.
"Good morning sunshine." Rainbow said.
Guy looked out the car's window to see them on the road. The sun was not out yet. He looked around to realize that he was in the car once more. Behind them, Thomas was still asleep, mumbling random things in French.
"Umm, Ms. Dash? Where are we going? It's not time for school yet." Guy asked.
"We gotta be there early so the bus can drop us off at the festival."
"Oh. Okay." Guy said.
"And don't call me Ms. Dash."
"Sorry."
Rainbow smiled. It was kinda cute that Guy forgot every time.
"So. You got the songs you wanna play at the festival ready?"
"Yep. We've uploaded the playlist into our helmets, rather than write it on a paper. It's easier that way."
"Cool." Rainbow replied.
They drove in silence for a few seconds.
"Ya know, I was wondering," Rainbow asked. "What do you guys look like UNDER those helmets?"
"We don't show our faces." Guy told her.
"Really? Why?"
"A motherboard is connected to our brains. If we detach that motherboard, then we would die if we're exposed for too long."
"Wow." Rainbow replied. "Sounds like a curse."
"Eh. Not really." Guy said. "At least you get cool features like this!"
He pressed the side of his helmet, which began playing an 8-bit version of Around the World, while rainbow lights flashed on his helmet. Guy danced along to the music, while Rainbow looked at him with a confused face.
"Well, we're here." Rainbow said, pulling up to the bus. The song was over just in time as well.
She parked her car, then turned to wake Thomas up.
"Thomas," she nudged him. "Wake up..."
Thomas grumbled.
"Juste cinq minutes de plus maman..." he said.
Rainbow then chose the hard way, and punched him in the arm.
"YOUCH!" Thomas yelped.
"Wake up sleepy-head!" Rainbow said. "We're here."
Thomas groggily looked outside and saw the bus.
He groaned.
"Okay...let's go."
They all got outside of the car, and headed towards the bus.
Inside the bus, the five girls were talking excitedly amongst each other, mostly about Sunset Shimmer's special announcement.
"We're so happy for you Sunset!" Rarity said.
"Yeah. You and Flash are back together." Fluttershy agreed.
Sunset giggled. "I know! I've missed him so much, we don't connect with others like we do."
"Remind me to throw you a 'Back Together' party when we get back!" Pinkie chirped.
"Will do Pinkie." Sunset replied.
The principals were also there too.
"You know, maybe it's time I tried those dating websites again." Principal Celestia spoke to Luna.
"Oh great. NOW what's motivating you?" Luna asked.
"Nothing." Celestia said. "It's just been a while since I've been on Equestrian Mingle."
"Tia. It's been only four days."
"Well, that's too long." Celestia said. "Besides..."
Then, Rainbow Dash walked in with the boys. The girls cheered, as Celestia secretly stared at Guy.
"You never know if you'll meet the right one."
Rainbow and the two men sat with the two girls, as the bus started.
While they were heading on their way, they talked about the festival and the campus, and Guy showed his helmet trick again. The festival was a bit far away, so some of the girls took a nap. Even Principal Celestia dozed off.
Finally, when the sun has risen over the horizon, they arrived.
The campus was even more beautiful than described. The whole building was a pure marble white, and it had a huge area of land. There were booths, concession stands, and a dunk tank being set up, along with banners and flags.
"Hello!" a white skinned, red haired boy with glasses spoke to them. He was wearing a suit with a blue tie.
"My name is Quicksilver, and I'll be your guide for today. I shall show you two where you will perform. If you would all follow me."
Quicksilver handled his clipboard, as he headed to the main building.
The others followed him inside, until they've entered the concert hall. It was certainly bigger than the gym, and much more colorful. Musical instruments were painted everywhere, a huge mural on each wall.
"This is where you two shall be performing." Quicksilver said, pointing at the stage. The girls and the principals looked in awe at the huge, updated pyramid set up for them.
"We've taken the liberty of resizing your equipment to fit better on our stage. Now, the concert shall start at 8:30, so be here by that time. Until then, you all enjoy your stay in Canterlot Gardens!"
Canterlot Gardens. I chose that name. Why? I dunno. It sounded fancy, I guess.
The guide left them, as he secretly brought out a comic book from his suit and read it while he walked.
Hope you don't mind me using your OC, Colt in the Moon, you old rascal you.
"Alright students," Principal Celestia spoke, getting all their attentions.
"We have the whole day to spend here in Canterlot Gardens. So, I want all of you to pair up with someone before you go and enjoy the grounds."
Rarity, obviously, grabbed Thomas.
"I'm with Thomas!" she chirped.
Luna began to write down the pairs.
Pinkie then paired with Fluttershy.
Applejack paired with Sunset Shimmer.
Finally, Rainbow paired with Guy.
"Alright girls," Celestia smiled. "You all stay safe now."
They all chattered excitidly, as they left to go outside.
"Hey Guy..." Rainbow called to him.
"Eh?"
"Wanna go get a bite to eat? I saw a burger stand not too far from here."
Guy felt light in his stomach.
"Umm, okay. One thing though."
"What?" Rainbow said, as they walked.
"I don't like ambugas." Guy struggled to pronounce.
"What?!" Rainbow gasped. "Have you ever TASTED one?"
"Well, no..."
Rainbow smirked, as she grabbed him by his shirt.
"Well, get ready to be immortalized by the awesomeness of a good burger."
She then started dragging him to the nearest burger stand, eager to show the frenchman what he was missing out.
......
Huh....
This strangely reminds me of a scene from a movie, but I don't know which one...
Aw well. It'll come to me.
Ocean wave break line!
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"Alright, now repeat after me..." Rainbow said.
"I wanna buy a hamburger."
Guy coughed.
"I wanna buy a amburg..."
"No, it's I wanna buy a hamburger."
"I...wanna buy a....am....boiga!"
Rainbow snorted in frustration.
"I wanna buy a hamburger!"
"I wanna buy a damberga!'
"I WANNA BUY A HAMBURGER!"
"I wanna buy a derbega!"
"NO! HAMburger!"
"emberber!"
"HAMBURGER!"
"I wanna buy a damberger...."
"It's not damnburger, it's hamburger!"
"I'm not saying damnburger, I'm saying...damberger."
"I wanna buy a hamburger!"
"I wanna buy a dabedi."
"Hamburger!"
"I wanna buy a dambaga!"
Rainbow facepalmed, giving up on making him try to say it.
"Forget it. I'LL order."
Guy just shrugged.
Rainbow walked to the burger stand.
"Hey. Two HAMburgers, for me and my friend here please."
The chef, who was a brown skinned, black haired young man nodded. He had a yellow, flipped "CK" on his shirt.
Btw, that's me. As my OC. Equinox.
.....
Yeah. No one cares.
The two grabbed their hamburgers with a side of fries and milkshakes and walked towards a table.
They sat with their meal, Rainbow grabbing a fry.
"Guy. Can ya at least reveal the mouth half of your face?" she asked. "I don't think it'd be very easy eating food the way you did last time."
Guy shrugged.
"I guess revealing half of my face won't hurt me."
Guy grabbed his helmet and took it off, revealing a motherboard.
Rainbow stared, in awe at his face.
Then, Guy folded the motherboard, revealing the bottom half of his face.
Even though it was only half his face, Rainbow was enchanted with his features.
The bottom of his face was round, yet slightly rigid. His skin was a light tan color. His lips were a little plump, as he grabbed a fry and ate it.
"So, you've never had a hamburger?"
"Of course not." Guy said, grabbing his burger reluctantly. "It's a disgusting American food."
He eyed his burger, then slowly took a bite.
Suddenly, time slowed down, as Guy moaned in edible euphoria. The taste in his tongue lingered, as he relished it. His mouth watered, urging him, pleading for him to take another bite. And another. And another.
Pretty soon, he wolfed his burger down. He gave a loud burp, then sipped from his milkshake.
"Mon dieu! That was délicieux!" Guy said.
Rainbow laughed.
"Wow. You finished that faster than I did."
Guy smiled. Rainbow was astonished. He was smiling, and she saw it. She knew that bringing hin here was a great idea.
Meanwhile, in another table nearby, Principal Celestia and Luna were eating as well.
Well, Luna was eating. Celestia was mostly sucking on her hot dog, staring at Guy.
"Tia?" Luna spoke. "Why are you sucking on your hot dog?"
Celestia snapped out of her gaze, and realized that she was indeed sucking on a hot dog. She blushed, as she stopped.
"Oh. Sorry Luna. I was, eh, observing our students."
"Mm-hmm." Luna said, unconvinced. "Listen, Tia, ever since those new students came to our school, I've noticed that you have eyed the golden helmet one the whole time."
"I can't help it." Celestia admitted. "Maybe it's his accent, or maybe it was his compliment on my age, but I'm strangely attracted to Mr. Christo."
"Tia!" Luna gasped. "You know student principal relationships are taboo!"
"Well they should really change the rules a bit." Celestia whined. "Maybe just with those above the age of 18. That IS the legal age to marry anyway."
"My gosh Tia!"
"What? Oh, come on. Don't tell me Mr. Christo didn't make you feel like a school girl again."
Luna blushed.
"I-I have had no such feelings."
Celestia smiled.
"I guess all it took was someone to kiss your hand." she poked at her.
"You're one to talk! You fell for him the instant he called you young!"
"Well he seemed really sincere."
"This is incredibly inappropriate and creepy Tia."
"Your opinion."
The two principals kept arguing, as Rainbow went to buy Guy another burger, who asked for another.
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It was 8:00. The sun was beginning to set, as Rainbow walked with Guy, who had burgers stuffed in his pockets. He was chewing on one right now, as they walked.
"It's almost time for the festival to begin." Rainbow reminded him.
"Mm...right." he said, as he chomped into his burger. "We're gonna crush it."
"I don't doubt that." Rainbow replied.
Guy swallowed his bite, then looked at Rainbow.
"Eh, Ms. Dash?" Guy asked.
"I told you, call me Rainbow."
"Was this a...date?" he asked.
Rainbow blushed.
'Aw shoot!' she thought to herself. 'Now what Rainbow?'
"Umm...eh..."
'Think! Just tell him that it was just a friendly get-together.'
"Ummm..."
'C'mon Rainbow! Tell hi-'
"Yeah...I guess..."
'Dang it!'
"Oh...well, alright." Guy shrugged.
"Really? It's not awkward or weird or anything?"
"Non. It was a nice date."
Rainbow was amazed at his coolness towards it.
"A 'nice' date?" she scowled. "I tried my best. You should be lucky I even asked you out."
"Oh, Ms. Dash, I don't mean to insult you. Believe me, it was one of the best dates I've ever been on."
"Really?" she asked.
"Oui. Not only did I find out my secret passion for dambagers-"
"Hamburgers." Rainbow deadpanned.
"Whatever. But I also got to discover it with a very beautiful girl."
Rainbow's blush grew.
"Ah quit lying." she said. "I'm not THAT pretty. I'm aight."
"Oh no Ms. Dash, you are more than all right! You are indeed a lovely lady."
"I told you, it's just...just..."
This time, Rainbow couldn't say it. Since that fateful night, when Guy broke her rule, her feelings for him started to grow past friendship. Now, with this date, and with Guy's coolness towards her and his compliments, him saying "Ms. Dash" didn't bother her as much anymore.
"Rainbow?" Guy asked, smiling again.
There it was again. That smile of his. She felt comfortable everytime he did that.
"Well...yeah..."
Guy put his free hand on Rainbow's shoulder.
"Well, I'm trying as hard as I can Rainbow."
He smiled, as he bit into his burger again.
"Oh Yeah..." Guy moaned. "This is awesome."
.....
Wow. Now I have a craving for a cheeseburger. Thanks Daft Punk.
"Well whaddya know?" a familiar voice spoke. "Look who it is! One half of Daft STUNK."
Guy quickly finished his burger, then put his helmet back on.
"You two?" Rainbow spoke. "How did you two get here?"
It was Grillex and Deadr4t. Grillex had her arms crossed, smiling smugly.
"We left Canterlot High just in time to take the place of Crystal Empire High's representatives. Some chick named Madame Goo Goo got laryngitis, so we took the opportunity and here we are...representing Crystal Empire High."
"Huh. I didn't know they accepted talentless people like you in that school." Guy remarked.
"Oh, you'll see who are the talentless ones soon enough. We'll 'pull the cord' on your parade. See ya later losers."
Grillex laughed, as she and Deadr4t walked away.
"Oh, you two are SO going down!" Guy yelled at them.
Rainbow glared at them.
"Alright Guy, it's time to make them eat their words. Are you ready?"
Guy cracks his neck.
"But of course."
Rainbow smiles.
"Great. Let's rock."
They both then walked towards the main building, as the festival was about to begin.
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Coltplay finished singing "A Night Full of Stars", as the crowd applauded and cheered.
"Thank you, Coltplay from Trottingham High!" the announcer spoke.
The band waved, as they left the stage. They went behind the curtain, and saw Daft Punk.
The yellow-skinned lead singer decided to converse with them.
"Are you two representing Canterlot High?" he asked in a British accent.
"Oui. What, you think we are not professionals?" Thomas accused.
"Well, no that-"
"No?!" Thomas yelled. "I'll have you know that we have won MULTIPLE Grammy awards, and our songs are known ALL Around the World! We are the most talented music duo to EVER exist!"
The singer blinked.
"Actually, I was going to say pleasure to meet you."
Thomas paused.
"Oh." he said. "Umm...pleasure to meet you too...eh?"
"Yellow. Yellow Headrush." he replied.
"Those are my mates over there."
They shook hands.
"Hello. My name is Thomas Bangalter. This is my partner, Guy Manuel de Homem Christo."
Guy waved at Yellow. From what Thomas could see, Yellow was a fairly built person, with short, blonde hair. He had blue eyes and had dark blue clothing with black jeans. He had a button that had a pair of white wings in front of a blue background.
"Say, your accent is french. Are you from another region of the world?"
"You could say that." Thomas said.
"Well, I just wanted to wish you two good luck. And may the best band win."
"Merci Yellow." Thomas said.
Yellow smiled, than left with his band.
Guy then tapped Thomas's shoulder.
"Hmm?" Thomas turned to Guy.
"Guess who's in the competition.
Guy leaned in and whispered in Thomas's ear.
"WHAT?! They're here!?" Thomas yelled.
>"Yeah Thomas they basically cheated," Guy told him. "They entered into another school."
"Mierde," Thomas said. "Well, we'll show them."
The smoke machines started, as Daft Punk got onstage.
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The crowd cheered, as Daft Punk finished their song. The two waved at the crowd, raising more cheers. They then returned to their stations, as they finally got ready to rock. Drums sounded, then the beat kicked in. People moved along with the beat, as the song started. The two were bobbing their heads to the beat. The audience roared, as lights flashed throughout.
Suddenly, Guy stopped.
"Hey..." he talked to Thomas.
Thomas didn't hear, as he continued bobbing his head.
"Hey!" Guy said louder.
Thomas didn't hear him still.
"HEY!"
"What?" Thomas said.
"I think I'm gonna be sick..." Guy said, holding a hand to his "mouth". His helmet started to glow red again.
"Go use the bathroom. I'll take it from here."
Guy nodded, as he exited the pyramid. He went backstage, taking a breather.
Suddenly, Guy noticed a shadow moving towards the generator. This wouldn't have bothered him as much, if the shadow didn't have a huge frickin' mouse head.
It was Deadr4t, and she was heading towards the generator where Daft Punk had their whole set-up connected.
An exclamation point blinked on his helmet.
There are advantages to being a cyborg. One of them is super fast speed. Cause, ya know, robot stuff.
"Oh no you don't!" Guy yelled, as he tackled Deadr4t to the ground.
The audience gasped, as the two ran onstage.
I'll try to make this the least awkward I can, but it's a guy fighting a girl. There's bound to be an unintentional contact, if ya know what I mean? Eh? Eh?
.....
.....
I'm pathetic.
The two tussled on the ground, as Deadr4t tried to get off. Then it happened. An unintentional contact. Guy's left hand slipped off of her helmet, and landed right on her left chest lump.
For the first time ever, Deadr4t made a sound. She gasped loudly, then slapped Guy, hard in the face.
Guy's helmet was red with embaressment. This was the chance for Deadr4t to slip away. She began to run away, going onstage.
"You get back here." Guy yelled.
Guy caught up, as Deadr4t turned to him.
"Finally. We end this here." Deadr4t spoke, her voice muffled behind the helmet. "Once and for all."
"Bring it Mouse Girl!" Guy said.
Deadr4t charged at him, then leaped into the air in a kick.
Guy reacted by dodging to the side, as she missed. She recovered, as Guy got up.
"Normally, I don't hit women." Guy said. "But a mouse? Why not?"
Deadr4t shook her head, then sweeped Guy's legs.
Guy fell to the ground, as Deadr4t kicked him.
Deadr4t kicked him again and again, then Guy caught one of her kicks, and flipped her.
She fell on her back, as Guy jumped on her, grabbing her helmet.
"Let's find out your TRUE identity!" he spoke.
Deadr4t tried to scratch him off of her, but he had his knees on her arms.
Finally, using his enhanced cyborg strength, he ripped the helmet in half, revealing the girl inside.
She had gray skin, and black hair with a pink bow. Her eyes, showing defeat, were light violet.
"Stop the music!" Judge Hoity Toity yelled.
Thomas looked at him, then stopped the music. (This is when you stop the music in the link.)
Everyone mumbled with each other, after finding out Deadr4t's true identity.
"Octavia!" Grillex yelled, as she made her way to her.
"Wait a minute..." Sunset Shimmer spoke. "It all makes sense now. When these two took over for Vinyl Scratch and Octavia, they had weird costumes that hid their faces."
Grillex made it to Octavia.
"So that means..."
Grillex sobbed.
"Yes. It's me." she took off her shades, revealing her distinctive red eyes.
"Vinyl Scratch!" the six girls gasped.
"We need you two to leave the stage. We'll take it from here." Judge Shining Armor told them.
Ha. Snuck him in this story.
Vinyl Scratch helped Octavia up, as they walked with Daft Punk to behind the curtain.
"I didn't want this." Vinyl said, helping Octavia to walk. "I mean, I wanted to grow more famous, but not like this. I didn't know it would change me for the worst."
The girls were also backstage.
"I know how you feel Vinyl." Sunset said, putting a hand on her shoulder.
"Sometimes, power and popularity can affect our egos so much, that we get lost."
Vinyl sniffed, then turned to Daft Punk.
"I'm sorry you guys. I never meant to do this to you two. Not if it meant my best friend would get hurt."
Guy scratched the back of his head.
"And I'm sorry for fighting your friend. I promise never to do it again mademoiselle." Guy spoke.
"Thank you."
Octavia groaned.
"I'll give you this Mr. Christo," Octavia spoke in a British accent. "You are quite a fighter."
"Merci mademoiselle. I just wish you found out in some other way."
Octavia smiled.
"No hard feelings?" she asked.
"Non."
"Good." she walked towards Guy and shook his hand. Then, she whispered in his ear.
"Let's not mention our little 'touchy-feely moment back there ever again, shall we?"
"Okay." Guy replied.
The curtain opens, revealing a pink skinned lady with magenta and gold themed hair. She had a pink dress on, and had a crystal heart brooch.
"We've reached our decision. You may come out with the other bands now."
She left, as the musicians looked at each other.
"May the best one win?" Thomad asked.
"Indeed." Octavia smiled.
They both walked together, as they went outside the curtains.
.....
Wow. That was actually a very fast moral change there. Reminds me of a certain movie this story was based off of.
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"We have come to a deciscion." Judge Steven Magnet spoke.
Ha ha. I bet you guys forgot all about that poor son of a gun.
"Since Deadr4t tried to sabotage Daft Punk's performance," Judge Cadence spoke.
Yep. Snuck her in too.
Octavia frowned in regret.
"That means she and her partner are disqualified." Judge Hoity Toity said.
"We have counted all the votes, and we have come to the result," Judge Shining Armor spoke. "The winners of the Canterlot Music Festival is..."
The crowd stood on edge, as did the girls, Daft Punk, and all the other bands.
"Daft Punk! Representing Canterlot High!" Shining Armor said.
The girls cheered, and Vinyl and Octavia clapped for them.
Daft Punk jumped in joy. They did it. They won!
Judge Cadence grabbed the award and gave it to them.
"Congratulations to you both." she told them.
Both men hugged the Grammy award lovingly, as the crowd cheered for them. This night, was their night.
Rainbow ran up the stage, and hugged Guy.
"You did it! You won!" Rainbow said excitedly.
"We did it!" Guy yelled.
They both kept hugging, as the rest of the girls celebrated. For Guy, nothing else mattered, except for that moment, holding their Grammy in one hand, and his crush in the other.
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Bad news. This story is coming to a close.
I know, this is the moment you all have been waiting for.
Back home, Pinkie decided to have a party at Rainbow's house. Daft Punk partied with them, sometimes laying their jams as well.
As the night progressed, the girls decided to hit the hay, crashing at Rainbow's house for the night.
All except for Rarity and Rainbow, who stayed with the duo.
They were watching soccer again on tv, with Rainbow asleep on Guy's arm, and Rarity asleep on Thomas's arm.
Thomas looked at Guy, and chuckled.
"Well Guy," he began. "What do you think? Is it better to go home? Or relive our youth?"
Guy laughed.
"You know what Thomas," Guy began. "I could get used to this..."
.....
......
Pink Panther! THAT was the movie! Now I got it!
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Special thanks to my friend for helping me write this story. Without you, I wouldn't have sh*t done. Thanks.
Wow. The whole story, and not a single Deadmau5 so-
....
Oh. I guess that technically counts.
Boing!