Adagio took a sip of her drink. Fruity, with a slightly sour tone. She closed her eyes and fought the urge to spit it out; she wanted to be sober tonight.
The room was packed with tons of people, all ready to congratulate the Dazzlings on another fabulous concert. It was going to be their last one in Canterlot before moving on.
“Adagio, darling, I have to know who made your ensembles!” chirped a petite woman.
“My good friend Rarity did,” Adagio replied. “She’s over there, in the gold dress.”
Two more girls popped up.
“This party rocks!” Sonata said, taking another swig of her drink. “Whoever made this punch sure knows how to mix their juices!”
Aria sniggered. “Yeah, I do know a couple of things.”
“Girls, girls, girls!” The voice belonged to their manager, Eagle Eye. “Wonderful show, just wonderful! The Crystal District is going to love you next week!”
“Thanks, Eagle.” Adagio gave him a side hug. “What would we do without you?”
Eagle blushed and chuckled. “Sing in the same old bars and clubs, probably. Stick with me, girls. I’m going to turn you into legends!”
He danced away, pulling on Aria and Sonata. “Come! Come! You have to mingle!”
Adagio giggled at the sight and turned away, desperate for some fresh air. Sure, she loved parties as much as the next kid, it was just a bit overwhelming all of a sudden. The venue they sang at offered to host the after party on the highest floor, giving them a gorgeous view of Canterlot. The suburbs looked so fragile from so high. It made Adagio feel so much bigger.
“Come to enjoy the view as well?”
Sunset was standing next to her, leaning against the railing of the balcony.
“Sorry, I didn’t see you there,” Adagio said. “Yeah, it was getting kinda noisy in there.”
They stood in silence.
“Sunset,” Adagio hesitantly began. “I want to talk to you. After our first concert, I began to look at our friendship is a different way. I understand completely if you want to be nothing more, but I want you to know that I would have never approached you that way.”
“Adagio…”
“Wait. I was under the influence of the Maestro, and I firmly believe you deserve an apology for my behavior. You deserve nothing but my respect and admiration for your help.”
“Seriously, Adagio…”
“Sunset, please don’t interrupt me while I’m monologuing, it’s one of the few pleasures in my life. Furthermore…”
A pair of lips stopped her from continuing. Sunset wrapped her arms around Adagio’s shoulders, pressing her mouth harder on Adagio’s.
“Mm?”
She pulled away, and smiled. “I know that wasn’t you, Adagio. And...I do want to be something more. Watching you grow into this new person...I admire you for all your hard work. I know it wasn’t easy, but you did it. And seeing you defeat the Maestro...well, it was kinda hot.”
Adagio cradled Sunset’s face in her hands. “Huh.” She leaned in and placed a gentle kiss on Sunset’s lips. “Who knew all I had to do to impress you was kill my eons old, evil mother?”
They embraced in the night air for a few more minutes.
“So...what now?” Adagio murmured.
“Well, you’re leaving tomorrow, aren’t you?”
She nodded.
“We have a few more hours before the party ends, yeah?”
She nodded.
“And this venue...has very comfortable, very private seating areas, right?”
Her lips curled into a smile. “I like the way you think.”
Sunset pulled away and softly dragged her fingers down Adagio’s face. “I’m so glad we reformed you girls,” she breathed.
“Who knew atonement could taste so sweet?”
END