Hey everyone, this is just a little side story I'll be working on alongside my main series of the Elements of Disharmony. The main character came into my head because of my good friend AlphatheGrIffin17's OC Dusk Noir, a unicorn who can create and shape light, and my own love of sound so many thanks to him. May the odds be ever in your favor.
"Where the hay is all this wind coming from?" shouted Rainbow Dash as she pushed her way through Ponyville towards Twilight's house. Eventually she made it to the library that also served as Twilight's home and pushed the door shut against the violent winds. "Rainbow Dash, there you are! I was worried you were going to be stuck out in the storm." said Twilight as she ushered her friend into the creaking building.
"What storm? Cloudsdale didn't tell me anything about a storm!" said an irritated Rainbow Dash "Well just look out the window." Twilight responded pointing a hoof towards a window. Zipping over to it Rainbow Dash's jaw dropped at the large dark cloud making its slow progression towards Ponyville. "Where the hay did that come from?!" she asked astonished.
"I'm not sure, I've been observing it from here and I haven't seen a single electro-static flash or picked up any increase is airborne moisture within the cloud layer." stated Twilight scientifically. "In Equestrian please?" Rainbow Dash asked her friend "I haven't seen any lightning or rain from that giant storm cloud." Twilight answered bluntly. "Well all this wind is going to cause enough problems as is, and if it keeps up that speed it'll be here in no time." Rainbow Dash said as she looked back out the window just in time to see Derpy be knocked into a mailbox from the force of the winds. Rainbow Dash just face-hoofed.
"Well, we need to help those that are stuck out in this wind, let's go Rainbow." Twilight said as she headed for the door, Rainbow Dash sighed "I could use a nap." before following her friend out into the maelstrom of wind.
Twilight and Rainbow Dash had managed to find their other friends out helping where they could. Applejack was helping ponies to their homes, Fluttershy was ushering critters to safety, Rarity was offering her help so long as the tasks didn't involve her getting dirty, and Pinkie Pie was using her Pinkie Sense to help ponies avoid any airborne debris. They soon managed to get everyone to safety and in their own homes.
"Great job girls, looks like that's everypony." Twilight managed to say over the loud wind. "Indeed darling, though my pedicure absolutely ruined from all this strenuous labor. I am definitely going to the spa when this is over." said Rarity. "Yeah, yeah whatev... wait, what's that noise?" asked Rainbow Dash as she looked around. The others stopped talking and strained their ears, and they did hear something, a soft whistling noise that seemed to float on the wind.
"Come on girls, let's go find out who or what's making that sound." Twilight said as she and the girls sped towards the entrance of Ponyville. Something felt strange to Twilight as they reached the outer edge of town, that's when it registered, the wind had died down. 'How is that possible?' she wondered in her mind, noticing they were in the eye of the storm 'This is supposed to be the windiest part.'
Her train of thought was interrupted by the sighting of a tall, blue pegasus stallion that was easily the same height as Princess Luna. His wings were spread out taunt as he walked towards the town, revealing that his wings were bigger and contained more feathers than the average pegasus, which was odd in it's self. But it was only made more strange when she noticed teach the feathers were moving individually or in groups. The noise, which had gotten louder
"Girls, look at his wings." said Twilight to the others "We already noticed 'em sugarcube." answered Applejack. "Let's be careful here, we don't know who he is or what he's capable of, agreed?" Twilight asked the girls. "Applejack, you're a good judge of character and are probably the strongest out of all of us so you should go talk to him. If he's not friendly we'll be there in a second, if he is then wonderful, okay?" Twilight explained.
"Pardon me.." the sudden voice from behind them startled the whole group of girls, making them yell in surprise. They turned around and found the pegasus had managed to walk up right behind them while they were talking. "Sorry, but I think I may be lost. This wouldn't happen to be Ponyville by any chance, would it?" he asked. The girls, unsure as what to do and feeling awkward, stood there in silence untill Applejack spoke "Yes it is mister. Though if I may ask, who are ya?" she asked. "Apologies miss, my name is Frequency Stream, at your service." he answered with a bow.
"Oh how marvelous! A stallion with etiquette at last!" exclaimed Rarity excitedly. But before Frequency could say anything Rainbow Dash grabbed something that was held on by a strap around his neck. "What's this thing?" asked Rainbow Dash as she held up a soft, medium sized case. "That would be my instrument case, and I would greatly appreciate it if you would let it go, it's pulling against my throat." answered Frequency as he pulled at the attached strap around his neck. "Eh, whatever." she replied nonchalantly and letting go of the case.
During the whole conversation Twilight couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong, this Frequency Stream guy seemed open yet discreet, like he was hiding something specific. She also felt like she should recognize him from somewhere, but she just couldn't place her hoof on where. 'He would definitely bear watching' she thought to herself.
Fluttershy, in her shyness, tried to avoid even the slightest eye contact with Frequency, at least untill he mentioned instruments. "Um, wha..what kind of instrument do you play? If you d..don't mind me asking." she timidly ventured to ask as she tried to hide in her mane. "Not at all, I play an electric violin, would you like to see?" Frequency asked, to which Fluttershy only nodded. Frequency laid the case on the ground and undid the latches, inside was a gleaming white violin-shaped object with four strings and inlayed with swirling, blue vines and the same design was placed on a polished wooden stick with tightly braided... hair? "Wow, it sure looks pretty." Fluttershy said, "Thank you, it was a gift from a friend whom I hope to find again, I heard she was in Ponyville recently." replied Frequency.
"What is that thing?" Rainbow Dash asked as she hovered over the open instrument case. "That would be my electric violin. They are, indeed, quite different from normal violins." answered Frequency as he looked up. "How is it different than a standard violin? Besides the way it looks obviously." Twilight asked, curious about the strange looking instrument, though still wary of it's stranger owner. "Well to start, you can plug this into an amplifier, causing it to be louder than it otherwise would be. Another is the ability of electric violins to have sound effects, such as a reverberating sound, an echoing sound, and a drawn out sound." Frequency answered politely.
"And if I may, since you all know my name, may I ask for each of yours?" asked Frequency. "Well, 'ma name's Applejack, pleasure to meet ya" she said, tipping her hat, "And I'm Rainbow Dash, the best flyer in all of Equestria!" Rainbow Dash said, a little smugly. "I'm Rarity, proprietor of the Carousel Boutique, at your service." continued Rarity, "Oh, oh I'm... ummm, who am I again...? Oh yeah, I'm Pinkie Pie!" said Pinkie Pie. "I'm Fluttershy." she responded, still hidden slightly behind her mane, "And I'm Twilight Sparkle, I work at the library." Twilight said, rather reluctantly.
Frequency Stream had a look of surprise on his face, like he just had some sort of life altering revelation. "Wait, you all are the Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie, Applejack, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, and Rarity? As in the bearers of the Elements of Harmony?" he asked astonishingly. "You betcha! Glad to know my awesomeness is spreading." Rainbow Dash said smugly as she landed on the ground and struck a pose. "Now don't let 'yer ego get the better of ya again Rainbow." warned Applejack, causing a look of disdain to appear on Rainbow Dash's face.
Frequency closed his case and put it back so it was once again resting against his side, "It really is a pleasure to meet the ponies who saved Equestria on multiple occasions." he said with another bow. There was an awkward silence that followed, as none of them knew what to do next. 'Silence?' Twilight thought as she whipped her head back and forth "Wait, what happened to that strange sound we heard?" she asked aloud. The others heard her and realized she was right. The girls all started to look around which only brought a small smile to Frequency's face.
"What's so funny, huh?" Rainbow Dash ask accusingly, looking towards him. "I apologize, I didn't realize anypony had heard that." Frequency replied "I guess you could say I play more than one instrument." "You sayin that noise we all heard was you?" Applejack asked, eying Frequency. "Well, yes actually, I am. It has to do with my special talent, though not many ponies can ever guess what it is." he answered. "Your wings, it's got something to do with your wings, doesn't it?" Twilight asked "I saw the feathers on your wings moving."
Frequency scratched the back of his head with his hoof, "You saw that, did you? Sorry for the noise, I just don't see wind like this very often." he said apologetically. "Earlier you said you were looking for a friend, who is she?" Twilight asked, hoping to learn more about Frequency. "You may perhaps know her, seeing as she is rather... eccentric. Her name is Vinyl Scratch." Frequency said rather sheepishly. The girls all looked at Frequency like he was suggesting they go and have a picnic with Timberwolves. "Your friends with a DJ!? Oh that's so coolio! You could have some of the bestest, superific parties ever with a DJ as a friend, ooooohhhh I'm soooo jealous!" Pinkie Pie exclaimed, jumping up and down with a smile plastered on her face. "Well, to be honest she doesn't even know I'm coming, and I was hoping it could stay that way." Frequency said like it was a question.
"Don't you worry none there Mr. Stream, we won't tell a soul." confirmed Applejack with a nod. "Thank you, and please, my friends call me Frequency. And if it isn't too much trouble, could you all by chance help me make an appearance in town?" Frequency asked nervously. "What kind of an appearance? Oh I know! We can throw you a giant 'Welcome to Ponyville' party, that's sure to give you an appearance! Let's see we'll need streamers, kazoos, cake, party hats..." Pinkie trailed off in thought. "Actually, I was hoping you all could help me set up a concert, that is if it's not too much trouble." replied Frequency, causing Pinkie Pie to loose her gleeful expression before immediately regaining it. "We can do that, can't we girls?" Pinkie Pie asked the others who all nodded in reply with a determined expression, all except Twilight.
"Darling, is there something wrong?" Rarity asked, seeing Twilight was an unsure look on her face. "Can we talk in private for a moment?" Twilight asked Frequency, "Of course, I'll be right over here should you need me." Frequency said, walking away. "Is there something wrong Twilight?" Fluttershy asked, "I'm not sure, I feel like I should recognize him from somewhere but I just can't remember where." she told them all. "Well I say we at least help the guy put on a concert." Rainbow Dash said, "I must side with Rainbow Dash on this Twilight dear, it couldn't hurt." Rarity agreed. Applejack, Pinkie Pie, and even Fluttershy all nodded their heads in agreement.
"Okay, we'll help him, but what would we need for it?" relented Twilight. "Ah can get the snacks." Applejack offered, "I can handle the decorations, oh it'll look fabulous!" said Rarity "Me and Pinkie Pie will get the stage ready." Rainbow Dash said with a nodding Pinkie "I can pass out flyers, if it's okay with you girls." offered Fluttershy. "Oh and speakers, we need lots and lots of speakers!" Pinkie Pie said "But where would we get those?" asked Twilight. Pinkie Pie paused a moment and considered the question, tapping her hoof on her chin "We could...no... How about..." Pinkie Pie trailed off muttering to herself about ideas. "I'm still for putting on a concert, Ponyville needs something to happen it's been soooo boooring around here." Rainbow Dash said, drawing agreement from the others girls. "Fine, we'll still help him." grumbled Twilight, she still didn't want to help Frequency her friends did so she dealt with it.
"Ok Frequency, you can come back over." Twilight said. Frequency walked back over to them with a small smile on his face, "Well, are we all good now?" he asked nervously. "Yes, we'll help you put on a show, but we're not sure where to get speakers." Twilight answered "Oh that's easy, ask Vinyl, just tell her they're for some upstart musician. She never could resist helping a musician in need." said Frequency.
"It can't be as easy as telling her we need speakers for some random musician." Twilight muttered to herself.
Twilight walked out of Vinyl Scratch's house with Spike and several speakers. "How was it that easy?" Twilight asked aloud, Spike just shrugged his shoulders. "How should I know? So let me get this straight you, Pinkie Pie, Applejack, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, and Rarity all here a weird noise, which leads to a strange pegasus who plays something called the electric violin, and you all agree to help him put on a concert?" Spike tried to see the correlation between these events but couldn't. "Yes, but I still feel like I should recognize him from somewhere. Now come on my number one assistant, we need to get theses speakers to the stage." Twilight said as she quickened her pace and causing Spike to jog to keep up.
They soon arrived at the center of town where Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie had set up the stage. Looking around Twilight was impressed with everything, the stage was set up nicely, the decorations were spot on, and there were plenty of snacks set out on tables off to the side. She saw Rainbow Dash still fiddling with a hanging light "Rainbow Dash, come and help me with these speakers." she yelled up to her friend who immediately swooped down and grabbed a speaker. "Hey Twilight, turns out that Frequency guy is a bit of an egghead too. He rigged up all these lights to go off when certain pitches are hit, it's pretty awesome." Rainbow Dash said as she placed the speaker on the stage.
Twilight lifted the other few speakers and placed them around on the stage with her magic, "Where is he anyway? I haven't seen him since I left to get these stupid things." she complained. "He fell asleep in that tree over there" answered Rainbow Dash pointing to a nearby tree, Twilight just made a "hmpf" sound and started walking back to her home with Spike on her back.
When Twilight finally made it back to her tree house she practically slammed the door behind her. "Geez, what's the matter Twilight? You still upset about this Frequency guy?" asked Spike as he jumped off her back, "Yes, no matter how hard I try I just can't remember why he seems so familiar! It's driving me crazy!" Twilight said as she held her head. "Well maybe..." began Spike, only to cough out a letter. "Oh, a letter from Princess Celestia! Thank goodness, I need something to take my mind off the Frequency character." said Twilight happily as she opened the scroll and read it.
My faithful student Twilight Sparkle,
I'm writing to you so that you might be able to help. Several days ago a pony left Canterlot in the middle of the night, leaving all of his possessions and a note saying he plans to go to the Everfree Forest. Seeing as Ponyville is the closest settlement to the Forest I urge you to be on the lookout for him. He brought great joy to ponies during the night when he would perform small venues on the streets, even Luna has grown so fond of his music that she was the one who noticed something was amiss. He even performed in the Canterlot Orchestra multiple times, I believe you may have even seen him perform once while you were here. Please watch for him, his name is Frequency Stream.
Your mentor,
Princess Celestia
"Well what's it say? Twilight, you okay?" asked Spike as Twilight's jaw dropped. All she replied with was "I remember who he is."
So that's where she recognized dear Frequency from. Mischief and music abound, stay tuned!
Hey everyone, sorry this took so long to make, I didn't have anything planned for this story's start like I did for Shadow. I've also had the issue of time alone to work on this away from the prying eyes of my cynical brother, but here ya go! Also apologies for the really long/slow chapter, I'm afraid I can't write fast paced first chapters but I plan on changing that in the future. Have a wonderful New Year!