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// Doing the Right Thing? 
// Story: Twilight Sparkle is an Awkward Dancer 
// by twilightsparkle3562 
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Chapter 5

"Doing the Right Thing?"

As Twilight and Rarity walked away from Vinyl Scratch's house, the two of them were wondering if leaving Octavia alone with a pony who wears headphones all day was the right move on their part. What began as Octavia coming to Ponyville because of Twilight Sparkle's dancing had turned into something much more.

"You know, I hope we are doing the right thing, Twilight," said Rarity, as they made their way back to the Golden Oak Library. "Vinyl is not used to having guests before, let alone roommates."

"We need to give them a chance," replied Twilight. "Relationships take time Rarity, we both know that."

"I know, I know," remarked Rarity as they returned to the library. "I just feel sort of uncomfortable, if you won't mind my saying."

Twilight knew that Octavia was uncomfortable as was Rarity, but she remembered how uncomfortable she was herself when she first came to Ponyville. Over time, Twilight would come to accept those around her as her friends and thought that Octavia could do the same.

"Relationships take time Rarity," explained Twilight. "I know Octavia came here because I am a fan of hers and because I danced crazily at the Canterlot Garden Party, but I could see that she knows of the friendships I have made with all of you and wants to try it herself."

Rarity considered this matter for a moment and then realized that maybe its for the best for her schoolmate.

"If you say so, Twilight," she sighed, accepting the fact. "Although, I think we should at least go back and see if she needs help."

Although she didn't think it was necessary, Twilight agreed and the two unicorns headed back towards Vinyl Scratch's house to see how things were going.

Meanwhile, Octavia and Vinyl were continuing to get to know one another and almost immediately, Octavia could see that if she was going to start a new life with this pony, there were going to be some changes.

"Look Vinyl," she said, trying not to hurt Vinyl's feelings. "I think that if I am going to move in with you, then there is going to be some changes around here."

"What changes do you want, dudette?" asked Vinyl, shrugging her shoulders. "Just don't make too much."

Octavia looked at several old records that belonged to Vinyl. She could see that Vinyl was very protective of some of her possessions and Octavia was more than willing to abide by her rules.

"I don't intend on getting rid of these," said Octavia, handing Vinyl the records. "If that was what you are thinking. I was thinking of possibly splitting up the house to make it seem like we own it."

"Groovy," replied Vinyl, taking her glasses off at the idea. "Then perhaps I could create my own space and then you create yours."

Acting quickly, Octavia went over and rapidly pulled out some of the old stereo systems and equipment that Vinyl Scratch had. To the disc jockey pony, this was both a relief and a shock for her at the same time. To be rid of all this old equipment was relieving to say the least, but at the same time, they also contained many old memories. However, they were memories that she would rather not think of.

"There," said Octavia, throwing the old equipment out of the house. "Now, I could make my own space. Oh, and feel free to raise any objections."

Vinyl Scratch nodded as the two musicians set about redoing the house in the style that they liked it. As time went on, Vinyl and Octavia had redone the house with a purple coloring on Vinyl's side and a brown coloring on Octavia's side with a pipe organ replacing the chimney.

"Wonderful," said Octavia as she and Vinyl admired their work. "It's perfect if I do say so myself, Vinyl."

"Yeah, Babe," remarked Vinyl. "We sure outdid ourselves a skosh, eh?"

Just then, Octavia remembered something of great importance and ran into the house to get it. Vinyl was confused and wondered what was going on.

"What is it, babe?" asked Vinyl. "You seem like you forgot something?"

"I have," cried Octavia, who came out with a piece of sheet music. "I just realized that I have a concert in Canterlot in a few days and my parents will be attending! They'll expect me to be at my best."

"Uh, babe? You have parents?" wondered Vinyl, lowering her glasses for a second.

"Yes," sighed Octavia. "I've been so caught up in everything that has been happening, I just haven't found the time for rehearsal."

Vinyl could see the despair that Octavia was in and began to try and think of a way to help her out.

"Perhaps I can be of help, babe," she said, happily. "I've been known to tweak boring music throughout Equestria."

Octavia thought to herself that maybe moving in with Vinyl wasn't the best idea after all, but she was more than willing to give her a chance.

"How can you help me?" asked Octavia. "Please don't make me do anything that will upset my parents. They are very picky with the kind of music I am supposed to play."

"Just relax and lay loose, blood," replied Vinyl, turning on one of her machines. "And I'll catch you on the rebound with the medicine for success."

Vinyl then began to play a remix of a classical music score and Octavia listened in, trying to get a feeling for it. At first, it was a kind of music that she wasn't too keen on. But then, she suddenly began to get a vibe on it.

Again, I am not a fan of this kind of music, thought Octavia, who began to beat down to the music. But, I love it. It's just like what Twilight taught me.

And the awkward dance lessons began to creep in and Octavia began to move like a rock as she attempted to match her music to Vinyl's scratch. Just then, Twilight and Rarity came up to the house and heard the combined music being played from inside.

"Sounds like they are getting along," said Twilight, who began to feel the dance vibe and started her awkward dancing again.

Still, there was the matter of Octavia's upcoming concert to think about…