//------------------------------// // Chapter 4 // Story: If I Needed Someone // by Plumas Railblazer //------------------------------// The Circumnavigator Club was once an old parlor car for the Western Pacific Railroad. Now a popular restaurant, it served your average diner fare as well as having mediocre service at best due to the small kitchen. But that gave more time for conversation. As Adam entered the restaurant, he noticed that five out of the six Rainboom's were at one of the back tables. As he made his way over to the table, Fluttershy waved her hand and gestured him to the empty seat in between Dash and Applejack. He sat down and pursued the menu. After the waiter took his order he introduced himself, or more like Dash introduced him to the rest of the band. "Well everybody, meet our drummer for the next few shows. His name is Adam and if you can remember, Trixie beat his group at the battle of the bands last year." Dash stated. "Pleasure to meet you all." Said Adam. "So who does what here?" Adam asked. "Well in case you didn't know," said Dash, "I'm lead guitar, and have I got skill." Stated Dash. "I'm bass." Said Applejack with her distinctive southern accent. "And I'm on keys." Stated Rarity. "I play percussion." Said Fluttershy just barely audible. "And I'm on rhythm guitar and vocals, although Dash sings some too as well as Rarity." Stated Twilight. "Well, Sunset Shimmer is normally in my place, but I often "commute" between Equestria and here for what you call 'weekends and holidays'" She added. Soon their meals came and the six ate quickly. Once the plates were cleared and conversation between the members started up again, Adam asked "So what are you all playing, like what brand of instruments?" "Gibson Firebird." Said Rainbow. "Rickenbacker 325." Twilight said with some pride in owning the guitar used by John Lennon. "Ah also play a Rick, 4003 bass." Applejack joined in. "Just a simple tambourine." Put Fluttershy. "I use a Korg rock organ plus a Yamaha synth and piano set up." Rarity lastly stated. "We've also got you a Gretch Catalina Club 4 piece set." Added Dash. "Sounds great, can't wait to play them." Replied Adam. The conversation continued until the check arrived. Rarity promptly pulled out a credit card saying "I've got this one tonight girls." Whilst the check was being processed the band thanked Rarity for paying. Just as the band was getting up and saying their goodbyes, Dash suddenly said "Oh, I almost forgot." Pulling a piece of folded paper out of her pocket she stated. "This is our set list for the shows coming up. Listen to the songs tonight, I think you'll like them, oh, and practice is tomorrow at my house at 11:00. See you there." Said Rainbow. "Thanks for letting me know, see you then." Adam replied. Once Adam got hone he looked at the list and it read, "Setlist: 1. Welcome to the show (victory song), 2. Bob Segar, Old time rock n roll (Twilight vocals) 3. Blondie, One way or another (Dash vocals) 4. Golden Earring, Twilight Zone (Dash, Twilight vocals), Something heavy going down (Twilight vocals), Clear night moonlight (Applejack vocals) 5. Muse Knights of Cydonia (Twilight vocals w/5 way harmony) 6. Minus the Bear Cold company (Twilight vocal, Dash guitar number) 7. Steve Miller Abracadabra (Trixie's song, Applejack vocals) 8. Versus Them Impossible Dreams (Rarity vocals) 9. The Animals House of the Rising Sun (Twilight Vocals, Rarity Keys number) 10. Question Mark and the Mysterians 96 Tears (Dash vocals, Rarity Keys) 11. The Scorpions Rock you like a Hurricane (Twilight vocal) 12. Ratt Round and Round (finale). As Adam began to listen to the songs he began to feel the rhythm and drum parts, and was sure that his new fellow band mates would have them memorized. "This is going to be good." Adam thought to himself as he drifted off to sleep.