//------------------------------// // Chapter 5 // Story: The Break-up // by DawningAegis //------------------------------// "I need to do this AGAIN?!" "Yes, unfortunately. You might have changed overnight, and I wanted to compare results. But the experiment will need some time, and I gave you a better environment, allowing me to take more notes." Twilight wasn't much happier than Sonata, but in her mind it had to be done. "So I'm going to have to do all this stuff because I have to?! For realzies?" Sonata asked, stomping her hoof. Twilight sighed,"Yes, for realzies." The room they now occupied was a much more sophisticated lab, and had all of the things Twilight had back in the room with the portal as well as even more gadgets. Suddenly, a ringing that sounded like a cellphone came from a corner of the room, seeming out of place, as Sonata remembered that they had no such technology. Twilight trotted to where the ringing came from, smile on her face. "What's that?" Sonata asked, wondering why she has a book that worked like a phone. "It's a letter from Sunset Shimmer, saying to open the portal. She says that I have a visitor, and that no, it's not Flash Sentry," This caused her to blush, making Sonata giggle,"Also, it says to have Sonata present. That's weird." "How come the portal doesn't work anymore? When I crossed it, it worked perfectly fine" Sonata asked, leaning her head to one side. "It's because this book keeps it working. The only way to keep it powered is via the book. I wonder who Sunset brought here." "Does this mean I..." "Get a little bit of time before our experiment, yes." Sonata zipped past Twilight, then stopping outside in the hallway. "Erm...Which direction is the portal?" Sonata asked with an embarrassed smile. Twilight just rolled her eyes and pointed with a hoof in the right direction. -------------------------------- Adagio made some progress, able to do the simplest of melodies on her guitar. She was expecting it to be extremely difficult, but it wasn't as hard as she thought it was. She learned a lot about other instruments from learning to play the guitar. She would often attempt to sing with the small melodies, but the sound that came from her voice was just dull and pitiful. That didn't daunt her from learning this new instrument. She would often think of Rainbow Dash when she played, wondering if she will reach her level of skill. Adagio would think of Aria and Sonata all the time, wondering where they would be. Even though Sonata seemed to be a universe away, she felt as if she was closer to her than ever. The only thing stopping her from going was the regret. Sonata might still be angry with her, and she didn't want to see her upset. All she would do is play her calming melodies as the sun rose. She wondered where Aria might be. She could be anywhere, maybe even out of town. The only thing she wanted to do was sit with her guitar and play. After all, she thrived on music to survive, why not now keep it as a hobby? She didn't have much to do until she felt that she could face Sonata. So she just stared into the sun and played, a feeling of reformation coming upon her. Not today, not tomorrow, maybe not even the next month, but she knew that one day, she would have to face Sonata. -------------------------------- Aria leaned against the gateway. It was an hour before students would start class, and only a dotted few appeared. They stared at Aria, with looks of fear and wonder. She just ignored them, waiting for the portal to open. Sunset Shimmer had been gone for a few minutes, saying that she heard from Twilight that her book must be in the other world for the connection to be still. A locker seemed safe, as it was where Sunset kept that book since she came to Canterlot High. But why? Shouldn't she be here, with her friends? "Twilight told me she would be opening the portal soon, you ready?" Sunset asked, almost eagerly. "Why do you say it like that?" "Because I'm coming with you." Sunset confirmed Aria's suspicion. "Why?" "Because I need to talk to Twilight about all of this, as well as going with Sonata so she can have assistance from me so she could find Adagio." Aria sighed,"Let's make this quick." Sunset grabbed Aria's arm before she stepped through,"Wait, Aria, I need to ask you something." "Yes?" "What do you think Adagio could be doing?" This made Aria think for a moment, until she came up with an answer. "She's regretting she failed me and Sonata. After all, we were like Sisters, perhaps we are. But I know that for certain that she is sad over Sonata. That is why I want Sonata to look for her. She always was the leader, giving her the label of a big sister. I honestly don't know where I would be if me and Sonata didn't have her." "I can't imagine what i would be like for her right now." "She's probably not doing too well, unless she's found sort of outlet." Aria sighed, and she let one hand touch the portal, feeling a strange feeling of water that felt like marble. She then took one step in, and Sunset did the same. They both entered, smiling.