//------------------------------// // Chapter seven: Happy Birthday Melody, part two // Story: Photo of A Melody // by Applejack224 //------------------------------// The silent DJ, but that could only mean, Camera realized. "Melody, you're parents are the DJ Duo themselves, Vinyl and Neon Light", he asked, surprised. Melody turned around and raised an eyebrow. "W-well, ye-yeah, that's kin-kinda obvious". Camera smiled sheepishly, realizing how dumb he was for never piecing together the puzzle. "Y-yeah, my apologies, Bud. Still, I would like to do something for you for you birthday, assuming your folks would be fine with that", Camera replied. "Tha-thanks, Cam-Camera, but I woul-wouldn't want to in-inconvenience y-you", Melody insisted. "Well, you're my friend, Melody, and it won't inconvenience me in anyway", Camera replied, smiling. Melody said nothing for a minute, as he thought about it. "W-well, th-there is some-something yo-you can do", Melody began....... ... Meanwhile Neon and Vinyl Lights sat in the luxury compartments of the Ponyville Express. While not as exquisite or fine as the trains in places like Germane, Prance and Trottingham, the Ponyville Express was still a very pleasant experience. Though, if the two were to be honest, things like this never really mattered, as long as you were doing what you loved. Right now, Vinyl was resting her head on Neon's shoulder, her slow breathing being one of the few sounds in the booth. Neon smiled at the beautiful mare before him, remembering all the crazy stuff they've been through over the years. Of course, "crazy" couldn't begin to describe his relationship with Vinyl, and her great sense of parties and the music scene. Those wild days of countless parties and being referred to by the media as The DJ Lovers were over, as both were living in semi-retirement. The bump of the train suddenly woke Vinyl, and she opened her eyes, yawning as she did so. Neon smiled at her and she smiled back. "Good morning, Beautiful", Neon said, kissing Vinyl softly. Good morning too, Handsome, Vinyl signed with her hoof. She then proceeded to nuzzle Neon's neck, which prompted the stallion to giggle gleefully. "So, you ready for Ponyville, Hon", Neon asked, straightening up. Vinyl nodded and signed, Yeah, I look forward to seeing Melody again. "I know, I hope he's managed to get out of his shell a bit," Neon said, sighing. Truth be told, neither one had much hope for this, as Melody wasn't the type of pony who easily went out and socialized, which is why he never showed up to big events. I hope so too, Neon, Vinyl signed back. .... back in Ponyville "So, here it is, Film Reel's video/DVD rental and purchasing store", Camera said aloud. In front of him stood a store much like every other store in Ponyville, with its colorful roof and paint, along with a somewhat simple electronic sign on the front. Walking in, Camera saw several rows of DVDs, with each row marked with a sign displaying its genre. "Hellooo, how may I helppp youuu", a voice called out. Camera looked up to the counter and saw a green unicorn stallion, with a bluish gray mane, blue eyes, and a film reel for a cutie mark. "Hey, do I know you, you look familiar, hmm", the unicorn said, rubbing his chin with his hoof. "Film Reel, its me, Camera Flash", Camera replied. Suddenly, Film's eyes lit up and he grinned. "Camera Flash?! Its a pleasure to see you again, my Celestia, you have grown", Film stated excitedly, coming over to meet the young earth pony. "Yeah, pleasure to see you again too. Dad told me to say hi to ya", Camera replied. "He did, didn't he? How is your dad by the way," Film asked. "Oh, Dad's good, he's now the director of the Royal Equestrian Director's Guild", Camera explained. "Heh, just like him to pursue all the big goals. So, my boy, what brings you here", Film replied. "Well, I cam here to purchase a film for my... friend," Camera began, "and I was hoping you could help". "Hmm", Film stroked his chin, "and what exactly is he looking for"? "Oh, he likes musicals", Camera replied. "Hmm, I'm pretty sure I have some, follow me. La la la la la la la la", Melody replied, trotting down the rows. Huh, he really is eccentric, thought Camera, following Film.