//------------------------------// // Epilogue: Her Life // Story: F.R.I.E.N.D.S of Equestria: Party Squad // by ChaseTheChangeling //------------------------------// The hotel's lobby was a clean one, and welcoming, warm red carpets and lit candles all over, the room even more so. The warm lighting bouncing from the walls of the small hotel room and the smell of cinnamon made this an ideal place for Vinyl to receive the rest she needed for her weak body. She sat happily against the headboard of her soft mattress, the soft sounds of rushing water from the bathroom shower the only ambiance. She had only stayed in the hotel for a few days, but it was already starting to bother her, as it was not the home she loved so much. But she wouldn't be going back there. She wouldn't even be able to return to Manehatten, those were the rules set by the princess herself. Vinyl reached down for an envelope that lay there, delivered by the hotel staff, the words "READ ASAP" written in pen on the back. Vinyl had gotten her briefing, and she was sure that this would only just cover what she had already learned. The door to the shower room swung open, the shadowy figure of her lover emerging from the misty room. Vinyl paid no mind, too caught up in the envelope to really care. As Vinyl sat staring down at the envelope, the bed sank, giving way to the weight of the other girl. "Is that from the princess?" the posh accented voice asked. Vinyl finally looked up and smiled. "Yeah, Tavi, I'm sure it's just going to say we can't go back to Manehatten anymore, and that we can't be in contact with the F.R.I.E.N.D.S. team," although it was nice to not have to worry about the burden of having to leave Octavia alone anymore, and save a city from peril, Vinyl felt a little odd not being a hero. It was so ingrained in her at this point, it didn't seem like an option to just not be a hero. "We should read it then." Octavia reached over and grabbed the letter, opening it with care and pulling out the contents. The letter unfolded and out fell two train tickets, and a pamphlet with a lovely modern style house on the front. "What does it say?" Vinyl asked looking over the items with curiosity. Octavia cleared her throat and read the letter out loud. "Let's see... it says, dear Vinyl Scratch and Octavia Melody, we are sorry to say that from this point on, you are no longer permitted to particapate in the F.R.I.E.N.D.S. of Equestria, and banned from entering Manehatten or your home. You are also sworn to silence, not to ever speak of being a hero or to speak of other heroes identities or work having been done during your time with us. That being said, we understand that you two were doing what was right, and for saving us from what was a misunderstanding, and not being banned for other dishonourable reasons, we are giving you two first class tickets to Hoofington, and a nice house, fully paid for and furnished for you to live in happily. We thank you for your help miss Vinyl Scratch, and we hope all is well with miss Octavia Melody. We have a few extra things for you to live comfortably, this is considered a retirement, so please enjoy yourselves, and remember the difference you have made. Yours truly, Princess Twilight Sparkle of F.R.I.E.N.D.S." Octavia looked over the paper again and squinted, half expecting to see more. "Looks like there's something else in here..." Vinyl said as she looked into the envelope. She finally produced a small cheque, looking closer, a large grin spread across her face, "It's for 50,000 dollars!" Vinyl squealed. Octavia took the cheque and squealed as well, throwing her arms around Vinyl. "Vinyl this is great! We can live normal lives! No more fighting, no more hiding! Isn't it great?" Vinyl nodded and looked at the cheque and smiled. "Yeah, yeah it is." The only thing left was the nagging in her head. What would she do now that she couldn't be a hero? "Vinyl, what should we do first? Oh! We should go to the carnival, or better yet! We could go to a theme park! How does that sound?" Octavia asked eagerly. Vinyl hadn't seen her so happy in a long time. Perhaps this was better than being a hero, going and enjoying herself with Octavia. They hadn't been together for so long. "Why don't we go to dinner first?" Vinyl asked with a grin. Octavia squealed and hugged Vinyl again. "Yes! That would be lovely!" Vinyl hugged Octavia back and sighed, I just don't think I can live without being a hero...