Adagio didn’t think anybody would ever have a crush on Sonata. She loved Sonata, but seriously, that girl had more body than brains. And the only crush Sonata ever had was on a puppy. I guess it wasn’t a real crush, she just thought it was really cute, but still.
So she had a very good reason to almost choke on her hot dog when Pinkie Pie informed Sonata that Tim, a guy at their school, had a crush on her.
Sonata squealed gleefully. Aria just stared open-mouthed at Pinkie. Once Adagio was done with her fit of coughs, she yelled, “WHAT?”
“You heard me. Tim’s got a crush on Sonata. Do you like him back?” Pinkie jumped in her seat at the cafeteria table.
“Um...I don’t know. Who is he again?”
“He’s that guy in your math class.” Said Rainbow Dash. “You know, that nerdy dude that for some reason doesn’t have glasses? Seriously, he’s always squinting at the board.”
“Ah just don’t know why he’s got a crush on Sonata.” Applejack tapped the table with her finger. “I didn’t think anyone would have a crush on one of the Dazzlings. They’re all still pretty mad about the incident.”
Adagio was finally over the shock. She flipped her hair and said, “Please. I bet a whole bunch of people like me. But they’re too mad to admit it. I mean, look at this.” She gestured at her body.
“This is supposed to be about Sonata. Do you like him?” Sunset Shimmer turned to Sonata. So did everyone else.
“I guess he’s kinda cute. And I’ve never had a boyfriend before.”
Rarity gasped. “Really, darling? But you’re ever so adorable! You got that cute innocent look. Though, um,” She cleared her throat. “You’re not that innocent.”
“Whatever.” Sonata shrugged. “I guess now is better than never.” She started getting up.
“Hold it!” Rarity pulled her back down. “You can’t just walk up to him.”
“Why not?”
“That’s not lady-like. He’s got to make the first move.” Rarity surveyed the cafeteria. “Where is his table?”
“Over there!” Pinkie pointed to a table across the room, where a bunch of nerds were sitting. Among them was Tim, occasionally glancing at their table.
“He looks nice.” Fluttershy said.
“Nice won’t cut it.” Rainbow Dash added. “He’s got to be awesome!” She pumped her fists in the air.
“And fun! Very fun!” Pinkie Pie bounced up and down.
“He has to be a gentleman.” Rarity examined Tim.
“He has ta be hard-working.” Applejack crossed her arms.
“And understanding.” Sunset Shimmer added.
Sonata stared at them all. “What?”
Adagio sighed. “He has to be good.”
“Okay!” Sonata glanced at Tim’s table again. “Now can I go over there?”
They all shook their heads except for Adagio. She just sighed.
“Sonata, you have to be bold. Go up there and talk. Boys think it’s hot when girls act better than them. Just go up to him and start flirting.”
“No, no, no! Ladies have the boys come to them. And then you flirt.” Rarity said.
“How about you just give him some cupcakes?” Pinkie Pie asked.
“I doubt that would work, Pinkie. Anyway, I agree with Adagio. Go up to him and act cool.” Rainbow Dash replied.
“I think that’s impossible for Sonata.” Aria muttered.
“Maybe the book will tell us how the the Dazzling’s deal with love.” Rainbow said, immediately getting elbowed by Applejack.
“What book?” Adagio asked curiously.
“Uh, just a book, that, um… uh, tells how gems love people?” Rarity chuckled uncertainly.
Adagio narrowed her eyes at Rarity, but continued with the conversation. “Look, Sonata, just go up to him. Act cool and hot.”
“Maybe you can just be kind with him…” Fluttershy began.
“Kind? No, no, no, no! You gotta be cool! Like a rockstar that fell from rockstar planet!” Rainbow Dash interrupted.
“Rockstar planet? Rainbow, be real.” Sunset turned to Sonata. “Just be yourself. He’ll fall for you easily. He already likes you, so keep on being you.”
“You have to be better than you!” Rainbow added.
“Rainbow Dash, stop giving her the wrong idea!” Sunset Shimmer crossed her arms.
Adagio fanned herself with her hand. “Who are you going to listen to, Sonata? Me, your friend who’s been with you for forever, or them, who blasted you with a giant rainbow.”
Sonata tapped her chin. “How about…………….me.” She got up and walked over to Tim’s table.
Pause.
“Oh my, is she going to---” Rarity began.
“Yup. She should’ve brought cupcakes, though.” Pinkie watched Sonata pat Tim’s shoulder. He turned around in surprise. They watched as Tim’s face turned red, and Sonata started chatting to her hearts content.
“She doesn’t look that cool, more like a talking blue chicken finally out of it’s barn and meeting someone new.” Rainbow Dash reported.
“Well, at least it’s a nerd. He won’t notice a thing and will instead think he found his dorky soul mate.” Aria claimed.
“Maybe we should contact Twilight. She’ll know what to do.” Sunset Shimmer suggested.
“I think it’s too late for that!” Applejack pointed as Sonata came bouncing back to the table. She hopped into her seat and started humming.
Pause.
“Uh, Sonata?” Fluttershy uttered. “What happened? Did it go alright?”
“What?” Sonata looked up at Fluttershy.
Adagio sighed.
“Oh, yeah! That! It went really well! He asked me out, and we’re going to the arcade after school!”
“That’s great!” Rarity exclaimed.
“Nerdy choice, if you ask me.” Rainbow Dash announced. “I mean, seriously? The arcade? That’s where you go for nerd meetings and comic con. Not first dates.”
“Actually, comic con is not held in arca---” Pinkie Pie began.
“Doesn’t matter. It’s not cool. Neither is it awesome, radical, or even fun. It’s just a bunch of nerds snorting and saying, ‘The something’s radar is 52.63% the galactic force.’ and ‘You sunk my 44 camera G-battleship!’. Rainbow grunted.
Pause.
“What? It’s true.”
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After school they were all huddled a block away from the arcade, in an alleyway that didn’t smell too much like cat litter and rotten lettuce. They had decided that since this is Sonata’s first date, and Sonata isn’t exactly, ahem, the sharpest tool in the shed, this had turned into a mission. They had already worked out the basics. Sonata had a microphone attached to her ear, and the others would give advice. By others, they meant Adagio, Rainbow Dash, and Sunset Shimmer. The other’s had places to go. Well, except for Fluttershy. She was just too scared. They hoped this would be a success.
After they had gone over the very simple plan for the fourth time, Rainbow said, “Okay. We’re ready. Let’s go.” She adjusted the microphone on her ear and moved out. Adagio and Sunset followed. Sonata hesitantly walked up.
“Are you sure this is the best idea? It’s kind of weird…”
“Believe me, this is the only way you’ll ever get a boyfriend.” Adagio responded.
“I’m just here to make sure Adagio and Rainbow don’t confuse you.” Sunset Shimmer put her hands on her hips. “Remember, the best thing to do is be yourself.”
“Whatever.” Grumbled Rainbow Dash.
When they were at the arcade entrance, Adagio poked her head in, and immediately pulled it back out. “Uh, god. All I hear is Pac-man dying noises and coins falling in slots. And it has a putrid smell of french fries.”
“Like I said, nerdy pick.” Rainbow shrugged. “But that’s not important. Tim should be here any minute, and we have to be read---”
Rainbow Dash was interrupted by Sunset pushing her and Adagio behind a dumpster so hard that Rainbow slipped and fell, landing in a puddle of mud and banana peels. “Eew!” She yelled. “What was that for?”
Sunset didn’t answer, just grabbed Rainbow’s hands and dragged her behind the dumpster, leaving a trail of mud. When they were behind, Rainbow got up and shouted,”What was that fo---”, but got interrupted by Adagio putting her hand over her mouth.
“Tim’s over there! I had to think fast!” Sunset replied.
When Adagio released her hand, Rainbow crossed her arms and said, “It’s the semi-finals in the Battle of the Bands all over again.”
Sunset Shimmer glared at her. “We agreed not to talk about that, Rainbow Dash!”
“Will you guys shut up? I’m trying to get Sonata a boyfriend here! And if he notices us, he’ll definitely think something is up!” Adagio whisper-shouted.
Sunset sighed and Rainbow grunted.
“Now, let’s see what they’re up to.” Adagio turned her mic on and tapped it. The others winced at the sound of the finger banging it. “Oops.” Apologized Adagio.
“Hey guys.” They heard Sonata’s crackly voice. “Tim is getting snacks right now, so I’m wondering what to do. I asked for a taco. Is that good?”
“The food doesn’t matter. Nothing matters as long as you be nice and be yourself.” Sunset responded.
“Remember to act cool.” Rainbow Dash added.
“How do I act cool?”
“Don’t listen to her, Sonata.” Sunset Shimmer chimed in. “Just be yourself.”
“But I want him to like me!”
“Exactly.” Rainbow agreed. “Make him like you.”
“But doesn’t he already like me?”
“Make him like you more.” Rainbow Dash smirked.
“Look, Sonata. Just listen to me. Wouldn’t you rather be yourself? And if you doesn’t like you, so what? We’ll get you an even better boyfriend. I promise.” Sunset assured.
“But Tim seems really nice. I think I like him. What if he doesn’t like me?” Sonata asked.
“He will. I know that.” Sunset Shimmer promised.
Adagio crossed her arms. “Sonata, for once Sunset’s right. He will like you.”
“I really hope so! Anyway, I gotta go. Tim’s coming back. I’ll talk back when I can.” They heard the beep of her mic turned off.
Adagio looked around. “Okay, first things first. We need to find a window.”
“Wait, wait, wait!” Rainbow pointed at the mud mess on her. “Can we do something about this?”
“I have an idea!” Sunset exclaimed.
“Good, what is i---” Rainbow Dash was interrupted by a jet of water shooting at her face and body. “BlBLBGHRUBL!” She gurgled. Once the water stopped spraying, she shook out her arms and yelled, “What was that for!”
Sunset Shimmer set a hose on the ground and shrugged. “Well, you said you wanted to be cleaned.”
“You made me all wet now! And cold!” She shivered. “You seriously need to start getting better ideas.”
“Hey! What else was I supposed to do? Miraculously there’s a hose, and a whining Rainbow Dash. Put those together is a clean Rainbow.”
“More like an even more whiny Rainbow Dash.” Grumbled Adagio. “But this stuff isn’t important! Now let’s find a window!”
“Fine.” Rainbow crossed her arms and shook her wet hair.
When they were in the middle of searching for a reachable window, they heard Sonata’s line come on.
“Hey, guys. So, I’m in the bathroom, and I’m not really sure what to do.”
“You squat and it should come out.” Rainbow replied.
“Not going to the bathroom! I just don’t know if I’m acting right.”
“Didn’t you just contact us?” Sunset said.
“Well, yeah, but you guys said you will help me, so I drunk a big thing of water then pretended I had to go to the bathroom, and now I’m asking for help.”
“It doesn’t matter how many times you call us. We are here to help.” Adagio responded, glancing at Sunset Shimmer. “So, how is it going so far?”
“Pretty good, actually. He’s nice and funny.”
“Great!” Sunset cheered. “That’s excellent! I just know he’s perfect for you!”
“But he’s a nerd! Nerd’s aren’t cool!” Rainbow protested.
“I don’t really care if he’s popular or cool. As long as he’s nice and loves tacos, he’s great!” Sonata’s voice sounded happy.
“So do you think you want to keep this boy?” Adagio asked.
“Well, yeah, but don’t say it like that. When you say it like that, it sounds like he’s an object. And he’s not an object, incase you didn’t notice.” Sonata answered.
Adagio crossed her arms. “I know full well that Tim’s not a toy.”
Rainbow snickered. “Yeah he is! A boy toy!”
Sunset Shimmer giggled.
“Huh?” Sonata questioned.
“Nothing.” Adagio said, shooting a glare at Rainbow Dash. “If you want him, then you can have him. Not as a toy.”
“Okay then, I think I know what I’m gonna act like then. I’m gonna go, kay?”
“Good. And remember, if you really like him, make sure he likes you.” Adagio ordered.
“Got it!” Sonata clicked off.
Adagio never thought this day would come. Sonata would be on a date. A frickin’ date. Sonata had never been with a boy, and Adagio assumed she’d be forever single. Not in the sad way, since she’s too dumb to ever be sad, just single.
But here she was, making sure Sonata had the perfect date.
“Window!” Rainbow Dash interrupted her train of thought. “Right over there.”
“You know, isn’t it weird that there’s very few windows here?” Sunset asked as they walked toward the window.
Rainbow chuckled. “I know why. Their species don’t like natural light. They only like video game light, and sometimes flashlights. I’m pretty sure they catch fire whenever in light of the sun.”
“Oh, really?” Sunset Shimmer put her hands on her hips. “Their species? They catch fire? I find this hard to believe.”
“Oh, it’s true.” Rainbow Dash nodded. “I’m almost positive.”
“Okay, I think the snack bar’s over here. Sonata and Tim should be somewhere around here….” Adagio said once they were at the window.
“Over there!” Sunset pointed to the left, where Sonata was watching Tim play a racing game on a big video game machine. Sonata was munching happily on a taco.
“Let’s contact her then.” Adagio fumbled with the mic, and they suddenly heard Sonata’s voice saying, “Wow, you’re good at this game!” And then a mumble of Tim saying something. They were also watching them through the window.
Adagio whispered, “We need to talk.”
A look of disappointment crossed Sonata’s face for a split second, but she said, “Uh, I gotta pee.” Then she ran to the restroom. They lost vision of her, but a minute later they heard her voice say, “What is it, guys? I’m having fun!”
“Just wanna check up on you. Make sure you’re doing okay.” Sunset Shimmer said into the mic.
“I’m doing fine. Can I go now?”
“Wait.” Adagio replied. “Are you being flirty and bold?”
“Uh, I don’t know. I think I’m being a little flirty.”
“And you gotta act super awesome. Like, awesomer than awesome.” Rainbow added.
“I think I’m being aweso---”
“And remember to be nice.” Sunset interrupted. “You don’t want to be mean.
“Okay, I wil---”
“Be better than him. Make him crave you.” Adagio insisted.
“Wait, what? How is tha---”
“Adagio, don’t make her like that!” Sunset blurted.
“Guys, I think---”
“Why not? I think it would be a good change.” Implied Rainbow Dash.
“No it wouldn’t!” Sunset argued.
“Excuse me, but---”
“I’m kinda tired seeing her all dumb like this.” Adagio responded. “She’s gotta be bold now.”
“GUYS!!” Sonata screamed into the mic. The other winced at the screech. “I think I can handle myself, okay? Lay off!”
The others were silent. Sonata had never exploded like this. Usually she just followed Adagio and didn’t say a word. So this was really unexpected.
“Wait.” Sunset finally said. “We’re supposed to be helping you!”
They saw Sonata walk back into view by the window. She looked pretty annoyed.
“Sonata! You have to learn how to be awesome!” Rainbow bossed.
“I don’t have to be awesome!!!!” Sonata shouted. They heard a fuzz, and saw Sonata slip the mic into a cup of chocolate and walk towards Tim. They stared open-mouthed as Sonata took a turn on Pac-man with Tim watching.
Adagio gulped.