Fluttershy sat under an umbrella at an outdoor cafe, trying to avoid the harsh rays of the sun. ...I hope Princess Celestia isn’t angry about something... She glanced at the stallion sitting across from her, worried. “...so...you and Little Strongheart?”
He nodded curtly, never taking his eyes off the juice in front of him. “It was the happiest day of mah life.” He gave a small smile. “She asked me, right in front of her father, to be mah wife.” He shook his head, chuckling softly. “Turns out it was both their idea. Ain’t that a hoot?”
Before the yellow mare could respond, a voice called out to them. “Sorry we’re late!~”
They both turned to the source, their jaws dropping in surprise at the sight of Soarin’ and Rarity. Of course, it wasn’t the couple that garnered the reaction - it was the fact that the fashionable mare had her wings back.
Fluttershy found her voice first. “...Rarity...I thought you never wanted those again...especially considering what happened last time...”
Rarity frowned, crossing her forehooves over her chest. “I thought we agreed never to mention that again.” She glanced back at her coltfriend, smiling brightly. “You alright, darling?”
He grunted, struggling under the weight of a dozen shopping bags. “Peachy.”
She waved a hoof dismissively, giggling playfully. “I should hope so. This is your punishment, after all.” She moved in close to his ear, whispering into it. “Maybe next time, you won’t brag about something so...unbecoming like that in public.”
The timid mare blinked, surprised and not hearing what Rarity had whispered. “...was that part of their deal?”
Braeburn and Soarin’ stared at her, confused. The blue pegasus spoke up. “...what deal? We never made any bet; we just did the rap battle to settle a disagreement.”
“Wait a minute.” The earth pony took off his Stetson, his eyes wide in disbelief. “Are ya sayin’ that Ah won?”
Fluttershy hesitated slightly, slowly nodding her head. “...um...yes...but it was very close...”
The tan stallion stood up and, putting his hat back on, trotted over to the burdened pegasus. He held a hoof out, smiling genially. “Ya did well.”
Soarin’ quickly lifted a hoof, shook the offered one, and put it back down. He nodded, trying to give a smile back, but having it turn out more like a grimace. “You, too.” With that, he slowly began his trek to the Carousel Boutique, on the other side of town.
“Surely, ‘Tia, this is just a coincidence?”
The princesses were in their study, discussing what could only be described as a matter of utmost importance. It didn’t help that the elder sister was burning with fury. “This is no coincidence! Somepony - someone - is collecting, stealing, the ancient artifacts!”
The princess of the night frowned, watching her sister pace around the room. “Getting furious will not help, ‘Tia.”
The white alicorn sighed, calming down, her mane putting itself out. “...you are correct, Lulu...still, the Millenium Puzzle and the Dreamcatcher have been taken...and you know what will happen if the artifacts are put into the wrong hooves...”
The younger sister nuzzled her elder, a reassuring smile on her face. “There’s no need to worry. We still have one of the artifacts hidden away, and another with a reliable friend. Remember, ‘Tia...” She looked out the window, narrowing her eyes slightly against the sunlight.
“...keep calm...and dubstep on...”
Enigma knocked on Vinyl’s bedroom door, frowning slightly. It had been four days since he’d last seen her, and he was starting to worry. “...Vi? It’s me, Enigma. Can I come in?”
Silence answered him. Groaning, he rested his head against the smooth wood separating them. “...at least tell me what’s wrong...please?”
A few more seconds passed. He sighed, turning to leave, but a click caused him to pause mid-step. He glanced back, seeing a magenta eye peeking out at him.
The eye quickly glanced down at the small brass knob then back. Slowly, a single white rose floated out, wrapping around the door handle. The door then closed in his face.
Blinking in confusion, he turned and went to his own room. He sighed once more, laying down on his cloud bed. “...oh, Vi...” He grabbed his white plushie, holding it close to his chest. “...I wish I could just tell you...” The red pegasus closed his eyes, singing softly to himself.
I’ve got to be honest, I think you know.
We’re covered in lies and that’s okay.
There’s somewhere beyond this, I know,
But I hope I can find the words to say.
Never again, no,
No, never again.
’Cause you’re a god, and I am not,
And I just thought I’d let you know...
Meanwhile, on the other side of the house, Vinyl was laying on her bed. She hiccupped, feeling her tears freely falling onto her pillow. She took a deep breath, trying her best to calm herself down.
She sat up, taking another white, thornless rose from the tiny garden on her windowsill. She held it up to her lips, gently giving the blossom a kiss. “...I remember...when you gave me this, E...” She placed it in her mane and, glancing at herself in the mirror, felt a wave of sadness crash over her. “...and I treated you so horribly...”
What hurts the most
Was being so close,
And having so much to say,
And watching you walk away.
And never knowing
What could have been,
And not seeing that loving you
Is what I was tryin’ to do.
In the Everfree Forest, there lived a zebra. She lived a humble life, taking what she needed from nature. When that didn’t suffice, she occasionally made trips into town. Such was what she was doing right now, leaving her hut completely empty.
A cloud of dark blue smoke filtered in through a window. It moved over every inch of the room, stopping right in front of a simple brown chest. Without a word, it enveloped the object and swiftly departed, leaving behind a single, magenta hair.
I love the song vinyl sang :) listen to it all the time
WOO!!!
Oh please tell me Zecora is in the next one.
Okay, seriously... who keeps voting for those that aren't even rapping in that chapter?
Oh no. Once all the ancient artifacts are gathered, the wielder will be unstoppable at children's card games!
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...that was only one of them. there's actually a whole different central theme to the artifacts. i won't say it now, as it would be a bit of a spoiler.
Meh, I lost interest in the story and now just skip to the results and raps.
1922122 CASCADA! Dan Winter messed up her songs....
Hey! Voting for your favorite is totally legit! I would vote for The Nameless One(Son of Epona and The Doctor: It's complicated, and involves a genetic cycle loom).
*points to E*
You! I wanna like you!
Don't sing about feelings, just tell her!
At least stop wussing out,
Just make small talk about the weather!
*points at Vinyl*
And you! Mopey pants!
You're awesome, but super whiny!
It's your feelings, not a love story,
Be brave or I'll kick your hiney!
*backs up*
I'll promptly reach across the web
And BITCH SMACK YOU AS EQUALS!
Of the readers,
By the readers,
For the readers,
BAGEL!
I know that feel, bro. College can be tiring sometimes.
1922305 dude. Major props.
And hmm wat are the artifacts?! I wanna know now!
Why do I feel it be like the villain shows up plays a card and then BOOM end o' the worl!
yup. the TARDIS totally won that battle. lol
1922243 I have to agree with that
So help me Celestia, if you keep dragging out the relationship between E and Vinyl I don't know what I'll do. It's a good, but it's so hard waiting for them to resolve this thing they have.
So they broke up? Normally I would... you know what I'm glad they broke up. Sorry I had to say that. I want to put my name out their and offer to help write raps for you
Somepony actually voted for the Tardis.
1922165
Well, I can't speak for anyone else, but I couldn't decide between Braeburn and Soarin, and I didn't really want to spend too long thinking about it, so I just voted for Harkness since I knew I wouldn't have that big of an effect on the results anyways. It was intended to be a joke.
1922827
they were never together...well, officially, anyways. this is mostly just a shared angst between them...
1922365 Thank you!
1922862 Oh, anyway what about my offer.
1922903
i'll consider it, but most of the raps for this arc are done...and after this arc, i was planning on putting it on hiatus until a new major villain is revealed/introduced.
1922922 You know what, did it ever come to you to make a Villain? That's what I would do. but If there is any raps or verses that need to made sign me up
1922959
honestly, i'm trying to avoid making more oc's.
1922978And how many have you made? How about I make you a villain? That's one of the few things I'm good at.
1923035
i only have enigma. i like to keep things simple, and one is the best choice for me. no accidentally mixing up personalities, or anything.
Huh......not sure how to feel about this chapter, feel bad for Soarin but it was his own fault and now I smoke!
1923057 Use my character Spot Light, I was going to have him be a villain for one of my fic's but aside from being a real motor mouth he is a traveling show pony. Wait It's been a while have you used Trixe?
1922305
YES. Have an internet, sir or madam.
1923401
well, i don't consider her a 'main villain'. in my mind, a 'main villain' is a character who was the antagonist in the two-part season premiers/finales.
1922305
"Allow me to modify your rap a little, dude."
dl.dropbox.com/u/31471793/FiMFiction/emoticons/misc_Vinyl_Scratch.png
... ...no comment...
1923736 You still can use her. Why not use King Sombra?
1923846
...um...who do you think is the antagonist for this story arc?
1923857 Well you said Blue Smoke, I thought Nightmare Moon again. I take it you already wrote his rap.
1923965
not really...but i'm trying to see if i can write that one by myself... and there's a good reason for the 'blue smoke' thingy...
1923992 Oh All right If you want to go it alone fine, I'll be here if you would like help.
But In the words of my OC Spot Light (Motor mouth stile):
I see your clever,
Upon coming up with rhyme
I offered to help
because it seemed you didn't have the time
I've had some good raps to use
but I guess you I can't amuse
Enigma, you say you've lost it
I guess your right
Prove me wrong, take the mic
And step into the Spot Light
1924137
What the hay are you up to, mocking E, bro?
He can make up a rebuttal to anything you throw.
You called a challenge, and I'm picking up.
I just hope you stop when you've had enough.
Take your offer and give it to Blueblood, you dope.
Just be sure to run when he gets out his rope.
For being a *good* rapper, you sure aren't that bright.
Now back up, Spot, before I knock out your Light.
...i apologize for vi's sudden rapping against you... ...i'm sure she meant no major disrespect...
1924171
For me, raps on the spot
can be real hard.
I could win,
If I had a trump card
I'm not trying to mock you
This is for fun
We can decide this like bronies
And not choose to run.
My good raps are to insult you
But I don't want to take the chance
By the way what ever happened
to using Fancy Pants?
You call your self Enigma,
But your not even Extreme
Just try to knock me out
but only in your dreams.
I warn you my mare Sugar Coat
she may sound sweet
Insult me,
and your words you will eat
1924236
"Bro, focus. I'm the one you're rapping against. E's got a headache, right now, so he's kinda indisposed."
Wait, we were allowed to vote for Jack? Crap, I'll need to borrow the TARDIS and change my vote.
Also, reading the comments is more amusing than half of the fics on this site, and almost as amusing as official raps.
1924278 Sorry, well let him know Spot Light tips his horn to Enigma and says nice raps. Anyway I was just having fun, But it's time I get some shut eye, so I say
Enigma wins the fight
and Spot Light says good night
1924278 Sugar Coat: "By the way Vinyl, we respect you but trust me Octavia wants you,"
Spot Light "Sweet Heart go to bed,"
Sugar Coat "Sorry"
Wait, someone voted for the TARDIS???!!!
I was just finishing up a Doctor Who marathon before reading this...
There is no need to apologise for the VinylxEnigma stuff, I quite enjoy it. Although I wish it would progress further. Anyway, still enjoying this very much.
1923771
That was cool, but...
- The weather part was a request from my friend so don't look at me
- I wrote "BITCH SMACK YOU AS EQUALS" with the idea of later writing something random ending in the "el" sound area.
- Hence, "Bagel"
1923697
>Named GUYface
>"sir or madam"
>Iz nawt possible!
Whoever voted for Catain Jack, you are awesome. Likin the story. Something just hit me during this chapter. They are haveing the public decide which opinion is right in a private matter... sounds like high school all over again.
1922848
Pssh. Captain Jack would win all the rap battles. I will now vote for him every time I can't decide.
FEELS
I swear, Enigma, if you get these ponies dueling...
I will LAUGH SO LOUD XXXDDD
IT'S TIME...
TO DUDUDUDUDUDUDUDUDUEL!
Oh yeah, I forgot to thank you after making the Braeburn/Soarin chapter. So yeah. Thanks. An- HOHMAHGERD! Genderbend.... rap. Actually, nevermind. A little close to one of my WIPs....