She's Dazzling

by ellie_

Everything I've Ever Wanted

One by one the lights flicker off, the roaring drone of the crowd trickling off into a hushed whisper as the stage becomes blanketed in darkness. Every eye is drawn to the front as even the muffled coughs and quiet shifting dissipates, a mixture of anticipation and curiosity leaving the entire room at a complete standstill. This is the moment that I—no, everyone—has been waiting for. I can't keep my fingers still when I realize that we're finally here, my appendages interlocking as I fidget on my uncomfortably stiff chair.

Then, all of the sudden, a flash of light; a burst of smoke; one purple and one blue spotlight a space apart. My breath hitches in my throat as I watch the stage form two openings. A concoction of conflicted emotions bubble to the surface as two figures are risen to the stage underneath their spotlights, eyes closed and mics held tightly in front of them. My grip begins to match theirs, my nails digging into my thighs painfully as I balance on the edge of my seat, leaning forward tensely, waiting impatiently for the next few moments with baited anticipation. I fear blinking would lead me to miss it, to miss her. So I sit stone-still, open eyes fixed on the dark spot between the two girls.

A pause has my emotions hanging by a thread before a hum—so low you could miss it—sweeps up from behind the girls on stage. The hypnotic, resonating alto follows a slow tempo as a figure languidly struts from the shadows. Both of the teal and violet's glow outlines swaying hips and lioness curls, golden light spilling out from behind her. My mouth unconsciously parts as her voice crescendos, the two others harmonizing with her enchanting melody as she comes to a stop just in front of her members.

A deafening pause.

Thump thump.

A deep breath.

Thump thump.

A shower of gold.

Thump thump.

A mic raised to smirking lips.

And that's when my heart skips a beat.

There's never a thing you can do to prepare for when their song starts. The melody seems tangible as it crashes down over you, their voices weaving in and out of your very being, taking over all of your senses. For everyone in the room, including myself, at this moment they are the most important beings in the entire world. For me, though, the 'they' part of that statement is not as true.

For the blue-haired and purple-haired members are undeniably desirable. They are each beautiful, talented and almost other-worldly in their own right. But...

But then I look at her—at Adagio—I look at her and hear her and, god, constellations are bursting, fires are sparking, silence is deafening, the whole world is terrifying and I'm falling, god, I'm falling, I'm falling in love with her. She's enchanting, she's celestial, she's...she's everything I've ever wanted.

My stomach clutches as I watch an elegant hand outstretch and twist in a beckoning way, eyelashes fluttering over maroon irises in a way she knows is seductively enticing. The song is now coming to a head, and I want time to stop already because the time is always so short. They all know it too, how hooked we are on them. Her lips curl up in a predatory smile, power and passion igniting in her eyes brighter than the sparks bursting above her head as everyone unconsciously sways to the rhythm, some even mouthing the words along with them. I, too, am swept up in the beat, lost in the way she looks when she sings in front of her adoring crowd. Raw emotion is only written on her face when she sings, and the thought makes me bite my lip.

How I wish I could make her feel like that.

But I am, and always will be, a bystander. Just another face in the crowd, just another voice screaming out her name and mouthing her lyrics. Nothing but a...fan. That thought alone is almost too much to bear and my heart would be shattering into a million pieces for the hundredth time right now if I weren't so far away from my own soul, my emotions not my own but theirs. The only real thing I feel is the desire bursting in my chest when she tilts her head back and lets her eyes flutter shut, pure ecstasy radiating off of her as she let's out the main belt of the song. Her curls shake and her skin glows and my knees grow almost too weak for me to stand as her powerful voice ricochets off of the walls.

It almost seems like it's been a thousand years and no time at all before their spell comes to an abrupt halt, their voices echoing around the hall for many moments afterwards. A wave of melancholy rushes over my body as they clasp hands and bow. Tears prick at my eyes, but I scream my approval and desire, a small part of me wishing she could hear me. But, like every other time, her eyes roam everywhere but me. And before long, they've already walked backstage and people are vacating their seats, a certain glow radiating off of their skin as they make their way towards the doors. But I remain right where I am, frozen to my chair as I stare at the empty space she once stood. I feel it as a single tear rolls down my cheek, the sparkling droplet staining my skirt as I stand up. It's deathly quiet everywhere, but not for me. Even after she's long gone I hear her voice, I see her eyes and feel her soul. She's like a poison, an antidote; a blessing and a curse. She's...she's...

I smile to myself and clutch my arms as I step out into the chilly night.

She's dazzling.

Author's Note:

Just a short, spur of the moment drabble that I wrote a little bit ago and decided to share because this site needs more SunDagio fics! I hope you enjoyed my first little story and please give feedback whether you liked it or not

I was lax on the grammar "for artistic reasons" so please don't go crazy about it, but do point out spelling errors if you see them!

Thank you for reading and have a wonderful day~

Comments

[Gleaming]

Looks like you were able to put one of my favorite ships in here, thank you. Enjoyed every second of this.

[ellie_]

5441713 Thank you so much! for both reading and the watch

It's steadily becoming one of my favorite ships too so I'm happy you enjoyed it

[Gleaming]

5441722 You're welcome it was no problem at all, keep up the good work because you have a good eye for detail!

[Shaud]

Yus, more SunDagio! Bravo, bravo! I like this spin on it, the star and the fan. It's interesting for these two to be in this situation.

[LoneUnicornWriter]

5441727 I agree with this. A good story this is, Ellie.

[Gleaming]

5441952 That's the spirit!

[ellie_]

5441946 Thank you very much! Yes, I like this dynamic for these two and I'm glad you agree

[ellie_]

5441952 Again, thank you so much! It means a lot!

[Evergreen236]

This was a wonderful story!

[ellie_]

5442337 thanks for the wonderful comment

[RoseOf1000Thorns]

This right here, this was a beautiful story.

[ellie_]

5442543 Well thank you very, very much!
Glad you liked it

[Lyi]

SOOO NICELY WRITTEN!

[ellie_]

5442834 Aww thank you! Haha

[Arcane the Changeling]

This is amazing
How could this be perfectly written in beauty and grace.

[SebasMarolo]

man, i envy you soo badly.
that was magical. Feel proud, you.

[The Princess Rarity]

... *jaw drops* This writing is brilliant. You weave the words intricately and so well, I'm appalled that this is your first fanfiction. I'm assuming you've written before, because this is beautiful. Typically, I don't like reading in first person, but you did so well, with such a unique pairing, I applaud you good madam. I expect great things from you.

[ellie_]

5443156 Thank you very much!!
How could your comment be so nice?

[ellie_]

5443196 Haha you're truly too kind! Thank you so very much - I will feel proud

[ellie_]

5443334
/furiously blushes/
Goodness I don't even know what to say! You're too kind, way too kind. So I offer you my most gracious of thank you's, your Highness
But well and truly, thank you very much for reading and such a thoughtful comment!

[Wolfsketchpegasus]

Wow... this.... this... this is amazing! Its so detailed, I feel like I'm there. Like I'm her. I feel her emotions, her want and need, her passion and desire. You have talent. Those words are like the Dazzling's songs themselves. They entrance and pull in, leave you wanting more, needing more. Thank you for this gift of words. Just, thank you.

[Manaphy]

It's short, but I enjoyed reading it. You have a ton of potential as a writer. The prose was well-written and I liked how you managed to make the pairing work. I'm curious to see what kinds of stories you'll write next.

[ellie_]

5443512 Why thank you! Hopefully they'll be longer and I most certainly hope they won't disappoint you!

[Manaphy]

5443518 You're welcome! Keep up the good work!

[ellie_]

5443466 Oh my goodness I literally giggled out loud when I read that you are so amazing! What a lovely comment, truly, what a delightful reader

And I'm so glad you enjoyed my story - I can't thank you enough! Gah! You just made my day, thank you

[Wolfsketchpegasus]

5443544
Your welcome! I hope you write more, your talent for writing is simply amazing.

[Harmony Charmer]

I love the idea of Adagio and Sunny! Also, yeah, you ain't the only one who noticed that gorgeous thing, Sunny!
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GORGEOUS DAGI IS BEST DAGI

[ellie_]

5443581 100% agree - she's such a gorgeous and amazing character!!

Thanks for reading~ I'm glad you enjoyed!

[TheCrystalKing]

Man. What to say? What to say? Amazing! I give it three woo-hoos!

I mean, the emotions man! I felt like I WAS Sunset, I mean, just wow. Amazing.

[silvershinepony]

Tiny typo I noticed.

In one paragraph, you describe the song ending abruptly, and you spell 'abrupt' 'abrubt.'
Other than that, it was fantastic!!
Props to you. :3

[ellie_]

5443726 Okay that is very embarrassing haha~!

And thank you so very much, kind soul

[silvershinepony]

5443732
No problem! Glad I could help.
Other than that tiny thing, it was a very nice single-chapter story.

[ellie_]

5443715 Three woohoo's? Such an honor!

And I'm glad you really enjoyed the story, thank you so much

[cheetahme9]

I really liked it! I just wish there was a sequel... Pretty please?...

[ellie_]

5443847 Awww, why thank you! I'm happy you enjoyed it!
...and perhaps there could be?

[Snowflake Symphony]

I stared.
My jaw dropped.
And then, I began clapping.

In other words... This was amazing. I may not ship Sunset Shimmer and Adagio, but... this was amazing. It was very descriptive, very enticing, beautifully written in such a way I could never hope or even dream to accomplish. It was truly magical. It was...
Dazzling.

[ellie_]

5444279
I stared.
My jaw dropped.
And then, I began clapping.

That was a truly wonderful comment! I'm glad that even though you don't ship them, you gave my story a chance and even ended up liking it! Thank you very much! Your comment was...

Dazzling.

[The Fool]

I rather fancy what you've done here. It's surprisingly short, but that's not a bad thing. I would have liked to read more, but that might be why it works so well.

[The Last Mari Lwyd]

I came for the SunDagio, but ... damn that is some good prose. I'm looking forward to whatever you have to write next, whether it has Adagio or not.

[ellie_]

5445038 Well, thank you
Yeah I wasn't sure about the minimalist approach, and am possibly considering a sequel, but I'm not sure if that would dash the magic of the story haha

[ellie_]

5445737 SunDagio is a wonderful thing to come for!

So thank you very much for reading, enjoying and the watch I hope I do not disappoint

[The Fool]

5446251

It's good the way it is. It's unique. That's why it stands out. But if you felt so inclined, why not write a story that focused on the same pairing but occupied a different canon?

I don't follow fan fiction anymore, but while I'm still here, I'd be willing to beta read for you.

[The Princess Rarity]

5443581 Adagio's hips are a gift from Horse God.

[ellie_]

5450197 Glad you enjoyed it again

[RoseOf1000Thorns]

5450406 Did I comment before?

[RoseOf1000Thorns]

5450406 I did. Sorry, my mind's forgetful.

[ellie_]

5450432 Yes
Right here;
5442543

[RoseOf1000Thorns]

5450437 Yep, d**n my mind. Sorry.

[ellie_]

5450443 Don't be! You obviously liked it and I really appreciate that