It was a dark night at Sugar Cube Corners. The Dazzlings were roaming the streets in search of a hideout far away from Canterlot High. "This is all your fault, Sonata!" Aria said angrily. "How is it my fault?" "If you hadn't given away our secret, no one would have found out our plan" "It's not my fault that Sunset Shimmer was smart enough to figure us out!" "Listen you two." Adagio broke in "It may be Sonata's fault, but there's nothing we can do about it now. So quit arguing!"
Suddenly, a shadowy figure dashed by and caught Adagio's eye. "Bonjur mon ami" the figure greeted with a slightly French accent. "I have gotten word of your problem and would like to make a deal with you. But first, I would like to get to know you better, so show me who you are se il vous plait." The girls pulled down their hoods. "Ah, I know you. You let others know that you're in charge. Others obey your every command. I admire a girl with as much strength as you" he said to Adagio. He then approached Aria and said "My, you are the most beautiful girl I have ever laid my eyes on. No gem on earth is more captivating than your eyes. And you, the blue one, you… eh…" "Oh please, don't waste your time with her," Adagio advised "she's nothing." "Ah, if you say so, mon chéri. So, now that we have become better acquainted with each-other I will offer you a deal. I have seen you and I know that you could once sing better than any songbird with the power of the magic contained in your necklaces. You see, I am a merchant and I have various magical trinkets. I could easily give you your powers back if you would be willing to help me." The girls came together and chatted amongst themselves. Finally, Adagio spoke up and asked "It's a deal. Now, what can we do for you?"