"Ugh."
I stretched out rubbing the sleep from my eyes. That had been a hardcore party last night. I can't even remember when I went to bed. I look over to my clock and curse under my breath. It's already 4:00, and I have a music gig in two hours. Climbing stiffly out of bed, I walk slowly in my bathroom to wash away all the residue the party left. Climbing into the shower is like shedding an old skin.
"Ahh."
I sigh contently and let the water run down my back, before going to the shampoo. I start humming to myself while scrubbing my hair with my blueberry scented shampoo. I rub the suds out and let the water run for a few more minutes before shutting it off. Climbing out and wrapping a towel around my middle, I hear Octavia start to tune her cello.
"Crap! Is it that late already!"
I start hurriedly getting ready. I know Octavia always practices at 4:30 every night, so I only had an hour before I had to leave. Toweling my wet hair till it was dry I threw the now damp towel on the bed. I start looking around my room for my glasses and headphones. I can't d o my gig without them.
"Where are they!"
Racing out of the room, I turn down the hall to Octavia's room. I gulped before entering into the room, the location of my stuff was worth the consequences. I hurriedly rapped on her door. I mentally fortified myself while her hoof beats drew close to the door.
"Yes."
Octavia asked opening the door a crack.
"Tavia do you know where my glasses and headphones are?"
I gulped again when she pushed the door further open.
"There on the table where you left them."
She said with a heavy sigh.
"Thanks."
I said over my shoulder while hurrying off.
I galloped into the kitchen to find my stuff was exactly where she had told me. Sighing greatfuly, I put them on. Checking the clock to make sure I had time (I did). I went to the kitchen to eat breakfast, well dinner. Making myself a sandwich I settled in a chair to eat. While eating I made myself recite what was going to happen tonight.
"Set up, play 5 to 6 songs, make sure everyones having fun, let everypony go, pack up, leave."
Strangely enough reciting things help me calm down. Finishing up, I cleaned up then went back to my room. Getting back I went to my vanity to do some touching up. I combed my mane and put my headphones on. I also put on a little make up before adding my signature glasses. Thus satisfied, I checked the clock and saw it was time to go. Running down the hall, I yelled a hurried goodbye to Octavia. On the way out I grabbed my CD's and my water bottle. Both were needed dearly for any gig. I had to gallop all the way there because it was on the other side of town. Halfway there I started breathing really heavily, so I had to slow down to a trot. Frustrated at the lack of distance I was covering, I decided to turn on some tunes to calm down. I took my Mp3 player and turned on some dubstep. As I turned up the volume I felt the music envelope me like a sheet. Immediately I started trotting in time with the beat. I could feel the beats inside of me like food for my heart and soul. Reaching the building way too soon for my taste, I reluctantly turned off the music. Taking a deep breath, I waltzed confidently into the building.
I thought I had gone to another planet.
Everywhere there were bright lights of all colors. A huge swell of ponies filled the room. There was a dull roar from all the many conversations in the room. Trying not to let my confidence slip, I walked over to the sound set to set up. Right next to it was a nervous looking pony. I walked over to introduce myself to the stallion.
"Hey there."
I said with a confident voice.
"Hello, are you the DJ?"
He asked giving me a curious look.
"None other, and who might you be?"
Yes! I was totally nailing the cool pony act!
"Azure Tail, DJ PON-3. You I might add are late."
I winced inwardly. I thought I was on time!
"Ya whatever. Where do I set up anyhow?"
Azure glared at me a moment before answering.
"Right here. Now get going everypony is waiting."
Holding back a sarcastic comment, I merely nodded and walked over to the sound system. I put my CD's in and plugged my headphones into the jack. Taking a deep breath, I yelled out into the crowd.
"Hey everypony! You ready to get down!"
All the ponies yelled affirmation at my statement. Smiling I pushed play and started the first song.
"Well, listen close and dance like you mean it!"
As the music started growing louder, ponies started to sway to the music. Smiling to myself I knew I had won them over.
Closing my eyes I listened in close to the music. I again felt the same enveloping feeling from before. It felt as if a heavy quilt had been draped on me. The music dug deep within my soul and hooked there. It was like a lifeline that without I would die. The music swelled and I felt myself start to sway. The music felt like a sweet lovers touch or a feather swiping my cheek. An almost fluttering feeling grew in my chest and I smiled.
"Oh ya."
I thought with content.
"This is where I belong."