The doorbell rings.
It's considerably more discordant than I expected, full of quivering reds and crimsons.
I suppose the real harmonies are found deep inside.
Patiently, I stand on the front stoop to the two-story apartment. At the chorus of songbirds, I look left and right. Row after row of rustic buildingfaces mark the streets with distinctive South Carolineigh architecture. A harbor looms blue and crisp in the distance. I can smell the salt from here.
I'm almost too distracted to hear the dull red hoofsteps of a body shuffling across the apartment's bottom floor. A burgundy voice mutters before the front door is even open.
"I swear... can't concentrate to save my life." She unlocks the entrance and opens it, staring through the screen. "Should have moved back north to Whinnysocket. Yes, hello?" Blinking, DJ Capricorn's eyes meet mine. "...well then. There's something new."
I smile. A nervous shudder ripples through me, almost breaking my resolve.
"I am... sorely tempted to ask why..." Capricorn's eyes narrow. "...but I'm far too overcome with the how. Did you... I mean... was it...?" She blinks again, and her ears fold back. "Simon Neighs. Goddess... can anypony afford to be aloof these days?"
I raise an eyebrow.
"Mmmm... my deepest apologies..." She rubs her forehead beneath her horn, teetering slightly. "Just... very little sleep." A gulp. "Or inspiration for that matter. Latest mix I'm working on is kicking my flank and I c-can't seem to find my center. You know how it is, Miss..." She freezes in place, as if finally waking up to the moment. At last, she peers down at me. "Just... what are you doing here, Miss Scratch?"
Calmly, I reach back into my luggage.
"I... I heard rumors. I mean, I always hear rumors. But... this latest slew has been quite worrisome. What in Equestria brings you here? I mean... are you alrigh—?"
I hold up the album before her. The mare's eyes reflect water-stained blues.
Capricorn's muzzle hangs agape. She exhales slowly, her burgundy turning to a near purple... and that's when I realize why I'm here. "You... found another?" She opens the screen door, then trots gently to my side. I float the disc into her grasp, and she carefully grasps it. "And... and in such pritine condition! I mean... to hell with the cover. This thing's barely been played! I... I don't understand." She looks up at me, eyes bright. "It's obviously not the one I gave you. How did you even find this?"
I've already levitated two pens out of my bag. I twirl the items before her. "It. Does. Not. Matter. How. I. Found. It." I breathe deeply and continue to gesture. "I. Need. The. Help. Of. An. Expert. Musician."
"A musician?"
I bite my lip. "And. A. Friend."
She leans her head to the side, studying me. At last, a gentle warmth rolls over her face. Then, with a burgundy breath. "...come inside."
Awwwww yeeeeeeeesssss... something magical is about to happen next, and it will be gloriously amaze balls
Keep it up man!
please happy ending please happy ending please happy ending please happy ending please happy ending...
Why can't we hit the like button for individual chapters?!
Progress! There might be a happy ending after all!
6743866 Because Skirts would break FimFiction at that point.
I know what Vinyl's planning. She's finally going to get to say what she's been meaning to tell Tavi all these long years. A remix of her very soul.
Break out the turntable. It's time to mix up one final jam.
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So i come on fimfic to find 4 updates to my favorites. i'd have been more surprised if it watsn't you skirts. Glad to see vinal getting some positive experiences.
Something tells me that it burnt like the fires of a thousand suns for Vinyl to admit to Capricorn that she was a friend, of sorts.
Awwwwwwww yeah time for an 80s montage!
Oh, Capricorn. That's who.
Man this is gonna be a happy ending!
The music you selected since she found the record has been super comfy.
It leaves me with a feeling of contentness watching the rest of this unfold.
~70 chapters later and I can finally see her harvesting what's left of her voice.
She's always been the bridge. Now's the time for her to embrace it.
Wow. I didn't think it was possible for me to get more excited about the final arc, but, somehow, you've made it happen.
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Ow, my ears, dude.
I know you're excited, but keep it down to a low roar, please?
I'm nervouscited.
My nerves. Ow. They hurt.
Yes, fuck yes! You go on girl!
I'm really digging where this is going... even if the destination remains a mystery.
Looking forward to seeing where you're going to go with this Skirts, and like the others I hope this is progress toward a happy ending.
Maybe we have dodge the death flag, but being alive doesn't guarantee you a happy ending.
6747362 true.
Glad to see we can interact with Cap in a context that doesn't involve a nervous breakdown.
I really liked her when she was introduced.