Vinyl remembers the doll. It's unmistakably hers, right down to the peanut butter stain on the left foot. Except it's in Octavia's closet, and Octavia insists it's always been hers. Why do they have the same doll – and the same memory?

Thanks to Solstice Shimmer, BaeroRemedy, Oliver, Mitch H, Cursed Quill and Admiral Biscuit for editing, feedback, writing assistance, fact checking and extraordinary patience.

“These otherworldly phenomenons are surprisingly interesting.”

— MrWolfeyes2

“This has been one hell of a ride. I would go so far as to call this a minor masterpiece. It is quite unlike anything I have read up to this point (and I have read, approximately, a metric shit ton,) and it has left a real impression on me. So many try for the psychological mystery and fail horribly, but this was incredible. The reinterpretation of classic characters, concepts, and scenes from the show were amazing. With so many, I expected a few to fall flat, but you nailed every one.”

— FallenFromGlory

“So intriguing...
I can't stop reading it!”

— artofwar77

“I like that this story is bringing up topics now that are incredibly complicated from both a moral and existential standpoint. [...]
Ok, ok, tldr; I like this a lot, because it’s making me and others think about the possibilities.”

— Moosetasm

Vinyl Scratch, up-and-coming DJ, is low on bits due to her drinking habits and expensive job/hobby. She is forced to live with Octavia Philarmonica, a young gray earth pony with an ash colored mane. They have almost nothing alike, and are constantly at each others' throats. Will they stay friends? Will living together tear them apart, or bring them closer together than ever before? Could it possibly spark something within them that even they didn't know about? Find out what will happen to the musical afficionados as they work their way through life living under the same roof.

Credit for the cover art goes to sirradical at deviantart.com

It is a special day for Vinyl Scratch and Octavia. A very special day. For a night of good cheer, the DJ brings the cellist to one of her performances. And as a surprise, she does something quite unexpected of a mare for her caliber.

All Carrot Top wanted was a good night’s sleep – but then a fight broke out between Twilight Sparkle and the forces of evil. Since there was no way she could go back to bed with all that noise going on, she went outside and joined the party. With Vinyl Scratch providing the music and Pinkie Pie the popcorn, Carrot Top grabbed a chair and watched the battle.

After all, when life gives you lemons, sometimes the only thing to do is party the night away!

Vinyl Scratch and Neon Lights are the greatest DJs in Equestria, and ever since they first played at the same concert they have been the worst rivals. They argue and throw insults at each other every time they meet, something that their fans seem to approve and even emulate to some extent.

However, an earth pony cellist known as Octavia, Vinyl Scratch's roommate and best friend and an old friend of Neon Lights, suspects that they might not really hate each other, and actually believes there is something else behind their hatred. Unfortunately, whatever it is, only she knows, as not even Vinyl nor Neon seem to know.

Vinyl has lost everything, but a certain someone will help her get it all back.

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Note - this was previously titled Home Is Where The Heart Lies, but it was changed, due to future plans. Also, many thanks go to Scribbler for making a wonderful reading of this!

Octavia Philharmonica—a musical prodigy, and rising star in the musical subculture of Equestria—finds that having what you want in life is not always what you need. Sometimes reaching all your hopes and dreams can be empty, and meaningless. This leads her to embark on a journey of sorts, not one of adventure, or thrills, but one of wisdom, and understanding. Through all the trials and tribulations, she might just find the hope which she has long since forgotten.

Art by Ramiras.

Pre-read by B_25, and All Art is Quite Useless.

Edited by Link4, and Ceffyl Dwr.

This story is a sequel to Musicians and Dreamers

Octavia Philharmonica has betrayed her friends and allied with the corrupt nobles of Luna's Court, but her usefulness is at an end. After a discovered attempt to redeem herself and save her friends from the politicians, she finds herself compelled to play the infamous Symphony for Moon and Sun -- a piece from which no musician's career has ever escaped intact. Princess Luna hates the piece and shuns anypony who dares play it, and no venue will host a pony shunned by the princess of Equestria. In her desperate straits, her only hope is the aid of her former student Lyra Heartstrings... but not only is Lyra still feeling the effects of Octavia's betrayal, but Octavia isn't even sure that she deserves the help. Can Lyra get through to her former teacher and help her survive the most important performance of her career? Or will both of them find their careers crashing to a premature end? Lunaverse story.

This is an alternate ending and may not make sense if you haven't read the original story
Thanks to Kaidan for the original story.