Sonata ran up to Adagio and gave her a big hug, surprising her, while Aria crossed her arms and smiled. Sonata was bouncing with excitement, so happy to see Adagio. Aria extended out an arm for a handshake, but Adagio gave her a hug instead. Aria was not expecting that, but she went with it anyway.
"Omygosh!Omygosh!Omygosh! Adagio! Where'd you come from?" Sonata asked cheerfully.
"Well, believe it or not, just from here," Adagio started to move into the alleyway, motioning Aria and Sonata to follow. In there, Adagio picked up her guitar, showing it off.
"Where'd you get that?" Aria asked, surprised Adagio picked up an instrument.
"I got it at a music shop. I've been practicing since I got it a couple of days ago. I've actually been getting down parts of a song. Want to hear?"
"Sure, as long as Sonata's alright with it." She responded by rapidly nodding her head. Adagio smiled, and went through the parts she knew. She got through around almost half of the song before finishing, which gained the applause from one extremely excited girl and one person proud of Adagio. Even though it wouldn't seem like much, it was the world to Adagio.
"So, what's been going on?" Adagio asked, making conversation.
Sonata immediately jumped in,"Well, when I entered Equestria, I found out that we were unicorns when we entered, meaning we did not have our what-would-be normal Sirens bodies. I started studying Sirens as well as how Equestria worked, as well as do some cool stuff with my horn, like levitating and stuff. Then I met Twilight Sparkle, the previous singer for the Rainbooms and a current Princess in Equestria. Then Aria came into Equestria with Sunset Shimmer and told me about her plan, and I said that I knew something we could do for it. So, we had Twilight and Sunset work on figuring that stuff out while we go find you. So, now all we need to do is to tell Sunset and Twilight that we're coming and we can get this thing started.
Adagio looked at Aria,"She pretty much said anything I would say." Adagio smiled, and stood up and packed her guitar.
"Are we going to Equestria?" Sonata asked, hands clasped at her mouth in an attempt to contain her excitement.
"It's where the next part of your plan is, so let's go."
"We were going to get tacos before hand. Mind if we stop by there?" Aria asked, reminding Adagio of her leftovers.
"I have a couple actually. They're yours." Sonata and Aria took one, and thanked Adagio for the treat. The began walking, and Adagio turned to Aria.
"So, Aria, what's this plan of yours that you and Sonata came up with?"
"Well, I had an idea where if the color of the pendant affected the resource it required for the siren, making something like blue make us thrive on positive energy. So far, my theory hasn't been tested. Or so I think. Anyway, Sonata figured out a way to recreate the pendants, which requires a magically strong unicorn or alicorn and someone who works with gems. So far, we know that Twilight Sparkle might fulfill the first job, while the jewel person thing is something that a friend Sonata made would know a pony. So we are going back there and checking on their progress."
Adagio turned to Sonata,"You made a friend?"
"Mhm."
"Who?"
"An earth pony named Pinkie Pie. She and I share a lot in common. I believe her counterpart here played the drums." Adagio was proud of her bandmates. All that remained between them and the portal was a walk in the city. On the way they spent their time making up, as well as sharing stories and laughing. A few people from Canterlot High saw them, surprised by their faces. They did not see the spiteful or sad looks on their faces, but looks of joy and happiness. They almost reached Canterlot High when the rain came upon their parade.
"What're you doing here?" came the antagonizing tone of Rainbow Dash. She was followed by some sports girls, gritting teeth in defiance.
"W-what?" Aria came out, surprised by Rainbow's wall. Applejack, sitting on the steps, meeting the gaze of the Dazzlings, gripping her arm and looking away in regret. Fluttershy, Rarity, and Pinkie Pie just stared, shocked by Rainbow Dash's behavior. The Dazzlings could only step back, not knowing what to do.
"I know that you're doing something, and I wont let that happen! Something's going on!"
"Rainbow! This is unreasonable! We don't know what they want, why not ask them? Adagio was reasonable enough to talk with us, why wouldn't her friends?" That last word sparked hope and pride into the Siren's hearts.
"Because they are deceiving us! They are planning something!" Rainbow Dash was almost obsessed with this idea that they were conspiring against them.
Applejack got up from the steps, grabbing Rainbow Dash by the shoulder,"Rainbow, you shouldn't do this! I know I should have told you about them, but they were scared when I saw them! You didn't show them the kindness, which is why they hid from you! We ain't going no further by doing this!"
"Well neither are they!" Rainbow Dash shouted,"and I'm not going anywhere!" One of the girls with Rainbow pushed Applejack to the ground, growling at her.
"Is this what Sunset Shimmer would have wanted, Rainbow Dash?"
"W-what?" Rainbow turned back to the Dazzlings, confused.
"Do you think that Sunset Shimmer would allow this?" Adagio rang out, almost repeating herself.
"I-I..."
"You think that you're friends would like this? You're only making your self worse than we were!" Aria cut in, gritting her teeth.
Adagio felt a tap on her shoulder, and turned to see Sonata frowning. Adagio realized what she had said had scared Sonata, and decided to soften up.
"If you don't want to be like the old us, step aside." Rainbow looked around, legs shaking. The girls that were with her looked at her, confused on what to do. She just sighed, and walked away.
"Band practice is happening soon. See you there guys." Rainbow just walked into the building, the sports girls leaving, looking at the Dazzlings.
"Why did you need it anyway?"
"Huh?"
"Sunset Shimmer's book," Applejack confirmed,"kinda strange that you were going through her stuff."
"Oh, she asked us," Sonata answered, surprising everyone expect for Aria, which everyone looked at.
"What? It's true."
Sonata kept going ,"Anyway, we come here, look for Adagio, get her book so we can report what we have found, then we go back to Equestria, and figure out the rest while we're there."
"Okay...Should we keep Sunset Shimmer's book here?" Applejack asked, slightly doubting if it was the truth.
"Sure! I think we should go soon anyway. Let me tell Twilight we're coming." Aria wrote a brief message in the book, and closed it, and gave it to Applejack.
"Wait, what are you planning to do when you get there?"
"Become whole again," Aria responded, being the last of the Sirens to walk through the portal.
Sonata seems a little out of character, but aside from that, I really really liked this chapter!
Interesting. Not sure how I feel about the confrontation with Rainbow Dash (and simply changing the color of the jewel seems a bit odd to me; it would make more sense if you said they were changing either the type of jewel used, or even better, the enchantments on them) but this is still going pretty strong overall!
Looks as if Rainbow is the antagonist for this fic. Since she believes that the Dazzlings can't change their ways, she could be the female version of Inspector Javert
Thanks everyone for the feedback.
5172048 Yeah, I'm trying to figure out what I might need work on from other people. I'll try to make a change to the way she talks and stuff.
5172565 I agree about Rainbow Dash, I felt like I rushed it out because I wanted to create some sort of tension, but I would think it would be better without it or have it in a more preservable way. Also, different gems have different colors. I only know that Diamonds can be blue based on what chemicals that are around them. I also got some ideas from games like Diablo, where Emeralds would give dexterity and Topaz intelligence (also a bit of Star Wars in there). I intend a similar way, but with emotion. For example, all Sirens are born with Red gems (maybe), which could be anger and desire. But if I would do blue, which could be something else. Also, to me, the Dazzlings would not know much about gems or much else, only how to invigorate people to feed them as well as identify Equestrian Magic. Certain enchantment also works, I am planning on that being an effect. If you intend to go more over this, I'd much rather do this in a chatroom rather than a comment section (just PM me).
5172892 Instant +1 for Les Mis, but I don't even know if this fic has an antagonist. This fic to me seems more like a prequel to me anyway. I don't really see the Dazzlings having much interaction with anybody but Twilight and Sunset Shimmer. I hope you enjoy the fic though!
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I can TOTALLY see RD being the antagonist to the story! sorry RD, but your loyalty also makes you stubborn about changing your opinion. Because if you aren't loyal to yourself, then how can you be loyal to your friends?
5174978 I would expand upon it, but this story in my vision is having a sequel. I night feature Rainbow Dash in the next one, but I'm close to finishing this story.
Holy mother of sketchy characterization. Then again, this is just another symptom of a story that's been incredibly rushed.