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// Plan A...does it ever work? 
// Story: A Siren's Song 
// by Darknight293 
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You watched the statue carefully as the glow from it got very bright. Actually thanks to that glow you had to look away for a split second, which was all it took before the glow disappeared and the sound of skin and fabric meeting ground could be heard all with a feminine yelp. Though it was all quickly followed by a collective, "Twilight!" Being shouted by the girls.

You blinked a few times to clear up your vision and looked at the girls and then to your left to see who they were looking at. In front of you, and possibly lightly injured, was a pale, light grayish orchid girl. Her hair has moderate sapphire blue with moderate violet and brilliant rose streaks.

Twilight, whom must be the ones the Rainbooms have talked about from time to the and earlier today, had a purple colored skirt with a big purple star and a few stars around that one. She also had boots (big surprise) and a light purple shirt on her person. 

The Rainbooms and Sunset run past you as the girl on the ground turned her head and let out a mumbled, "I'm back." You noticed her moderate violet eyes, which went well with her purplized outfit. As you watch you see Sunset reach the girl, or Twilight, first and offer a hand to help her up. Though Twilight seemed hesitant at first, she took the offered hand and pulled herself up off of the ground.

The Rainbooms a quickly hugged their friend as Sunny steeped out of the way. Not wanting to have her, or yourself, feel left out, you walk over to the group to her side. Though you heard her let out a long sigh as she stared at the girl before she looked at you. You could understand her pain and-

Oh who are you kidding? The shit you been through so far is better than what she has had to wad through. At least if the whole demon thing hadn't happened she might have more friends than she does now. She might also be a bitch still if it didn't happen, but she wasn't one when you got to know her. Especially right now, she was probably one of the nicest people you knew, course no one is nicer than Fluttershy.

You shook your head, 'Not the time to contemplate the past,' You thought o yourself just as you notice Sunset smiling to you. Chuckling slightly, you carefully put a hand on her shoulder. Which she turned into a one-armed hug as she moved closer to you, something you didn't mind . Even if your own feelings were questionable at best, you wouldn't let it get in the way of helping a...friend. Who just so happens to be a girl, but not your girlfriend yet she-

"-Got some bad news about those new girls."

You blinked and looked directly at the group to see them separate slightly as they let out a collective, "Aww," Of disappointment. Twilight then looked at Sunset and you before blinking. She then points a finger...or her entire hand at you, "But first," She said, "Who's that there with Sunset?" 

Rarity giggled, which prompted you to slightly squint at her. Though it appeared she was unfazed by your gaze as she opened her mouth to answer, "Oh him dear? Just someone who saved her life, became our friend, and..." She stopped, pausing as she squinted back at you and smirked.

You could feel Sunny shuffling in place against you, Rarity wouldn't dare!

"...And also became Sunset's big and group known crush."

You could feel your cheeks heating up from the statement and the attention as you look at Sunset. She didn't seem to fair much better as she looked down, embarrassed as you could hear feminine giggles. Attempting to make her less embarrassed, you squeeze on her shoulder, which caused her to look back up and at you. Her face reddened even further, eyes locked with yours as you couldn't feel any reason to look away from her.

A loud cough could be heard as it reached your ears, causing you both to look at the group which had been watching your little exchange with Sunny. Feeling your face flush even more, you tried to speak up, "Y-Yeah, pretty much what Rarity said," You mutter out loud. Which only seemed to spike up the giggles again, much to your embarrassment.

Twilight waved a hand, "Well now that my question has been given an unexpected answer, were should we-"

Before Twilight could finish her sentence, Pinkie is on her like a guided missile. Grabbing her by the arm and starting to pull her away from the school, "Oh oh! I know the perfect place! There's this great café a block or two from here!" She said happily as everyone followed after her and her new 'hostage.'

"Pinkie Pie," Applejack responded, "Don't ya know we still have school today? Ah'm not sure if we can waltz right out of the grounds right now."

You watched Pinkie as she let out a, surprisingly, annoyed breath of air, "Oh AJ, don't you know with the band competition everyone is gonna be too busy practicing? With the entire thing being on Monday there isn't much time for everyone to prepare so we don't have classes now!"

"I-I.....how do you-" AJ just shook her head, "Ya know what? Ah'll just believe ya Pinkie," She replied as no one else argued. In truth Pinkie was probably right, she might be a nine year old on a sugar rush but she could be damn useful when it was important. You and the girls made your way off campus and down the street, following Pinkie as she didn't let go of Twilight's arm, despite her protests.

Around you the city was bustle and alive, unlike how it was a few weeks ago. It was odd, but something you couldn't question. Despite how bad Hoofington was, there was times most of the city was quiet if a football game or a convention was in town, one thing that brought the crime-ridden city together was good old sports or conventions.

You felt a bump against your right hip. Looking to your left, you see Sunset smiling widely at you. You smile back and raise an eyebrow, only to find her suddenly holding your hand. While a part of you felt like objecting, but a bigger part of you felt like this was...right. In a way it was nice, holding hands with a girl who's life you've saved. Lets you know you did the right thing.

It doesn't take long for a café, a rather busy one at that, to come into view as you all round a corner. Pinkie eagerly led you all across the street, not checking to see if it was safe. By either a stroke of luck or...well...luck, it was completely safe to walk as your group made their way to the café doors. The doors open and a familiar face walks by after giving you all a nod. You knew her name was Vinyl Scratch, otherwise known as DJ-Pon3. It was surprising she was a popular DJ even though she hasn't finished highschool yet.

You felt Sunset let go of your hand rather reluctantly as you all walked into the café. Following Pinkie and the still arm held, but no longer complaining, Twilight, they led you all to table with a couch and a few chairs around it. Pinkie, Twilight, and Rarity sat on the couch while Fluttershy sat on one of the chairs. Seeing Sunset sit on one arm of the couch you sit on the other arm of it, silently wondering why it was even in a café as Rainbow went to get some milkshakes for everyone.

In  a few minutes Rainbow is already back with milkshakes for everyone, even you. How sweet of her. Taking your milkshake, you take a much needed sip with the straw, putting it in your mouth as you watch the girls. Most of them so far idly sipping, everyone no doubt waiting on Twilight. Your eyes drift down to the new girl as you stop sipping and let the straw leave your lips. So if she came through the portal that, in theory, led to Equestria. Does that make her like Sunset?

You watch Twilight put her milkshake on the table and open her mouth, prompting everyone to stop drinking and listen, save for Pinkie. 

"So," She started, "According to the message from Sunset, you've all encountered yet more creatures from Equestrian trying to take over your school?"

The Rainbooms nodded as you looked to Sunset, seeing her wiggle on the seat and fold her arms. Even mentioning what she did in the past affects the poor girl...It's depressing for her isn't it? Seeing your past and only seeing a monster there. Something you couldn't stomach, course you haven't exactly tried to rule over others, take over a school, or use magic from a pony land called Equestria!

You gaze falls back on Twilight, who's looking right at you, "And he's, from what I've learned so far, the first to suspect something was amiss with those new girls?"

"Actually," You replied in full honesty, "Sunset suspected something was wrong at the same time I did. If anything I would've kept to myself if she didn't speak up about it."

Twilight blinked and turned to Sunset, as did your gaze. Sunset lightly blushed from the sudden attention, "They didn't act right and Adagio was very hostile and protective over her pendant. Like, life threatened protected, felt like she tried to rip my arm off for a split second when she grabbed my wrist."

Twilight nodded and glanced at every else before opening her mouth again, "Alright, tell me more. So you saw them all singing in the cafeteria and everyone rallied around them? Did you see anything weird while it was happening?" She asked.

You looked around at the others as the paused to think for a minute. You haven't seen anything weird beyond the sudden singing and the students wanting a Battle of the Bands instead of a Musical Showcase. That and your awkward, unexplainable reason for passing out and the pain in your head.

"Well..."

You looked over to Fluttershy, as did the others. The attention caused her to meep before- 

Wait, that purple dog in her lap....when did she get a dog? You knew she worked at an animal shelter but she didn't have room for more personal pets......did she? You shake your head slightly and try to listen once more.

"W-well I noticed some strange...green clouds and I suspected that it could be fr-"

Rainbow covered Flutters mouth with a hand, causing the girl to stop and stare in surprise, Rainbow Dash responding, "Say it was from the tacos and I'll kill you before throwing up today's lunch," She said, clearly serious. Everyone stared at her for a few seconds, especially you. Course Rainbow wasn't going to hurt Fluttershy, you knew that, but...green clouds? That got your interest, and judging from now Twilight looks it garners her interest as well.

"Green clouds?" Twi asked. Hey you got a nickname for her already! Didn't even need the others to say anything about nickname- you should probably stop cheering to yourself listen to her..."When exactly did they appear Futtershy?" She asked, urgency in her voice.

Futtershy let out an audible gulp, "R-Right after everyone else started to argue and all, it was a bit scary..."

Twilight nodded, possibly not taking any interest in Fluttershy growing quiet, "It's as I feared then. I already knew they used dark magic from Equestria but to use dark magic here and through the emotions of your kind here...with the different biology it could be a problem for anyone with only raw Equestrian magic inside of them..."

Everyone, especially you, seemed confused as you spoke up, "A problem? What kind of problem? Because I know the Rainbooms have magic inside them don't they?"

Twilight looked to you and nodded, "Yes, but it's not raw Equestrian magic as the magic inside of them is from the crown. Which had more refined magic inside of it, of course the problem here is that those with raw Equestrian magic are still protected from the Siren's spell. But....it's not as strong nor as efficient, which brings up a question," She finished as she furrowed her brows at you, making you feel just a tad uncomfortable in her gaze. The rest looking at her and then you didn't help.

You take a deep breath, but a bit shaky, "A-And that question is?...."

"The question," Twilight continued, "Is how come you aren't under their spell? By all means you should be under it as I don't remember you gaining any Equestrian magic and as far as I know it's impossible for you to have gotten any...even raw magic!" She exclaimed, prompting the group to mutter and then stare at you.

You felt a few beads of sweat starting to appear on your face. You didn't have an explanation as to why you weren't under their...spell as Twilight had put it. In fact perhaps you are under their spell, the the Dazzlings, or Sirens, are cute looking girls after all even with their interesting...attire. Though considering their species the attire shouldn't be surprising, yet you find a slight...pang of attraction to one of them.

No, no it can't be attraction. More so it's probably a bit of lust, much to your embarrassment. But it would make sense, the way they dress, how they move and speak...it would be impressive if you didn't have any lustful feelings inside of you. However right now the more important matter at hand is to figure out WHY you aren't under their spell and being their slave or spy.

You take a deep breath and open your mouth to speak, all the girls eyeing you closely and calmly, "Perhaps I have a resistance to magic, or perhaps they can choose who it affects and for some reason haven't allowed their magic to affect me?" You said hesitantly, unsure of your own words.

Twilight shook her head, "No, their kind of magic is what you'd call an area of effect. It doesn't have certain targets, just one big area that is affected," She replied, which surprised you seeing how she wasn't from this world, yet knew a term the military would use to describe certain weapons.

You nodded to her, "Then how come I'm not under their spell? If you recall I haven't had any contact with them before but I've had contact with all of you...minus Twilight of course," You said aloud, gesturing to the others.

You saw Sunset carefully lean back and fold her arms, muttering out, "Not sure where you're going with that...except, wasn't there a time you did have contact with them? Two weeks ago when you saved me from you know who and we were passing three hooded girls on the way to my house? One of them bumped into you," Sunset then blinked and looked at you, "Then there was the time earlier today when we both saw them again, though there wasn't any physical contact." 

You shrugged, looking at the others who just seemed confused. Then you see Twilight move out of the corner of your eye, prompting you to look at her.

"Regardless," She started, "Aa long as he stays with us for the day we don't have anything to worry about."

Oh great, now you're a prisoner?

"Now...has anything else besides more magical creatures appearing and trying to take over your school for power?" Twilight then paused, turning to Sunny and blurting out, "No offense Sunset!" 

Sunny sighed but nodded, "None taken...again," She stated, seeming a bit down now...

Twilight nodded, only for you and her to hear Rainbow clear her throat. You both turn to look at Rainbow Dash who sat up and pulled out her phone, "Well that certainly isn't all that's happened," She put in her password and tapped on the screen a few times before turning the phone around and showing you both a picture of herself, only she also had wings and pony ears. 

You already knew about this transformations, heck you saw it happen to them again this morning! Regardless Twilight hadn't seen it before and you could only imagine her reactions, but it did leave a questionable thought in your mind. If they can transform, how much magic from Twilights world is actually here? How much danger does that put everyone in if these Sirens win?

"Interesting," Twilight murmured out, "More magic from my crown was left behind here than I thought, meaning the Dazzlings could easily regain their powers and take over not just this world but my world as well!" She said in a somewhat worried tone, which didn't help the slowly tensing atmosphere.

You let out a deep breath, "So in short we have until they regain their powers and, considering we have a battle of the bands now, that means we may not have much time right?" 

Twilight nodded, glancing at the rest, "He's right, with the amount of students that go to CHS I'd say they could find enough magic to undo the spell that binds them to this world!" She exclaimed.

"Hang on now," Applejack replied, "What spell?"

"Oh...well you see-" Twilight started, only for you to realize Pinkie has stopped sucking down her smoothie.

"There was this ultra powerful wizard from where you're from, who died hundreds of years ago, and he banished the Sirens to our world using a really complex spell. But if the Dazzlings get enough magical power stuff from here they could break the spell and go in between your world and our world at will, if they have enough power."

What?......your brain couldn't even seem to function for a few moments as your eyes glanced over the others to see their reactions. Each one was similar, rather shocked and confused at the same time, but everyone knew when Pinkie seemed to break the laws of physics not to question it. So even this got exempted from the rules, but that was just ridiculously absurd!

"H-how..." Twilight shook her head, "Nevermind. I should be use to that by now from you Pinkie."

"So Twilight, could you at least give us the slightest bit of gossip from your world?" Rarity asked as she leaned closer to Twilight.

You too, were quite curious. News from another world was sort of like meeting aliens, which made it feel rather exciting to hear! You carefully leaned only a bit closer, carefully to not accidentally fall into Pinkie. Though you highly doubt you'd land on her at this point since the laws of physics don't exist for the sugar-filled girl.

"She's got her own castle now, defeated yet another villain from our world, and has an official title!" A male-like voice stated.

That voice confused You as You looked at Fluttershy and the dog she had in her lap, where You heard the voice that. Despite that Rarity was now questioning Twilight about the castle and Sunset sounded a bit envious of Twilight, You raised a eyebrow, "Fluttershy...was that you?" You asked questioningly.

Everyone looked at You, as if You had asked a stupid question. Fluttershy even looked extremely confused, "No...that was Spike." She slowly replied to your question.

"But of course, what? Didn't they tell you about me as well?" The dog said.

You swore silently that You had either lost Your mind weeks ago and You're still in the hospital in a coma, or Pinkie Pie slipped something into your milkshake. You took a deep breath and glanced at the others, finding Rarity and Rainbow looking away from Spike, "I guess they did," You stated, a bit upset.

"Figures," Spike grumbled before munching on a doggie treat.

"Anyway..." Twilight stated, causing you to and the rest to look at her again as she cleaned off some of her milkshake that got onto her shirt somehow, "Since the Sirens already control most of Canterlot High's students, we have to break the spell they've casted and defeat them at the same time. If we only do one, especially breaking the spell first, then the Sirens could have a fallback plan. We only get one shot," She stated before taking a breath, "So where can we find them?"

Well, you didn't have a damn clue, something you really should work on. If you had to take a guess, it would probably be somewhere in the school or at least near it...unless they had a place of their own? It would complicate things then.

"There's a big party starting later tonight for every band partaking in the Musical Showcase, which is a Battle of The Bands now. Since almost the entire school is partaking in it, everyone, even the Dazzlings, will be there," Pinkie suddenly blurted out as she sucked some of her milkshake off her straw, probably having missed it before. But at least she had the info everyone needed

Twilight giggled at Pinkie and nodded, "Then we have a party to crash girls...and guy," She said as everyone got up to move out. You didn't mind the late response to your existence, as you weren't like them.

But...

What if it doesn't work?




Three hours later...

You, Sunny, Twilight, and the Rainbooms entered the gym where the party was being held. Twilight had insisted going over the plan again half an hour before the party, so at the very least it was quite clear what would be done.

You and Sunset would mingle with the rest of the party goers while keep an eye out on the doors for the Sirens. The Rainbooms and Twilight, meanwhile, would hang out around the buffet table where all the food and drinks were...for some reason. You and Sunset were probably placed away just so neither of you would get in the way.

At least you won't be alone though.

You and Sunset broke off from the rest of the group and made your way to a semi-clear area which gave you a good view of the gym at least. You looked at Sunset, whom was looking around the room for a few seconds. Then she looked at you and smiled, "Hey there."

"Hey yourself," You replied to her, "So...magical Sirens. Anything else from your old world I should know?"

Sunset chuckled and shook her head, "I think this is the worst we'll see for a long time," Sunset replied to you before glancing away, "So...we have a little time it seems. If you wouldn't mind me asking you a question," she asked somewhat nervously.

You pursed your lips in some thought but nodded, "Go ahead Sunny."

She rubbed her shoulder with her hand before looking at you directly, a slight blush on her cheeks, "Well I wanted to ask you if you'd like to g-"

Before she could finish, you both heard a pair of doors opened and yo looked behind yourself. There was no mistake as three girls walked into the filled gym, the Sirens had arrived to the party. Though you were curious as to what Sunset was going to say, it would have to wait until another time as she let out a huff.

"Nevermind, I'll have to ask you later," She said as both you and her moved a few steps to get a good view of your friends and the Sirens. So far it appears they've noticed the Sirens, but would take a minute to get into position to end this slowly growing nightmare.

Of course, it appears one of the Sirens has noticed You as well. Sonata to be precise, she did flags and smile your way before looking at Aria, whom both quickly seem to boil into an argument over fruit punch and grape juice...expect the bottle Sonata had with her was labeled as apple juice. You honestly couldn't tell what they're truly thinking, or planning. Perhaps the argument was planned to make it feel easy to beat them...or not?

Who the hell knows, you're just about done with your brain going back and forth and then sideways about all of this.

"...Isn't going to be a Battle of The Bands!"

You blinked and looked to the Rainbooms, seeing they're in position as everyone in the gym stopped and looked at them as well. Even the Sirens.

"Alright girls," Twilight said as they took hands together. Twilight took a deep breath before shouting, "Friendship is magic!" As the girls closed their eyes.

...

...

*cough*

"Nothing's happening...why isn't anything happening?" Sunset spoke out in a whisper, more so asking herself than you.

But this was a problem...a big problem.

Nothing was happening, the Sirens aren't defeated or even injured.

Which means this nightmare of songs will only grow.