Chapter 1: Meeting Vinyl

As I walked across the campus of Canterlot's University of the Arts I looked around seeing many other ponies roaming the campus freely just like how I was. A majority from of them were from Canterlot but some from Fillydelphia, Manehatten, and even Ponyville. I couldn't wait to start school, it was my only passion besides my cello. I have been playing the cello ever since I was a small fiily, and it was the reason I even got into this school. I'd been offered a scholarship for my cello when I was only a Junior in high school. So I think it's safe to say that I have some talent when it comes to cello, but one thing I would not allow is failure, but I'm not going to let anything stop me.

"Ow! Hey watch it!" a peculiar white unicorn stated.

"Sorry, I wasn't paying attention to were I was walking" I apologized.

"Hey, don't sweat it I kinda wasn't paying attention either" she said

"Apology accepted, and if you don't mind me asking whats your name?"

"Vinyl, Vinyl Scratch and yours?"

"Octavia Philharmonica, pleasure to meet you."

"Ya you too."

Vinyl looked quite interesting, her mane was different shades of electric blue and it was quite messy and UN-kept. No to be rude but it was quite unusual to see someone of her stature here. She also wore these quite interesting glasses that were a shade of purple and they covered her eyes.

"So what are you doing here?" I asked.

"Going to my dorm whats it look like?"

"Well I just thought that... um...well"

"I don't belong here, ya I get that a lot."

"Well where's your dorm I'll walk there with you."

"It's toward the east section of the university. You sure you wanna come with me?"

"Yes, I'm headed there actually."

"Well OK then come on."

So as Vinyl and I went towards our dorm we had an awkward silence as we walked side by side so I decided to break it.

"So Vinyl what are you majoring in?"

She smiled and said "I'm majoring in music and electronics. How about you?"

"I'm also majoring in music, but not electronics instead I'm majoring in psychology."

"So your gonna try and mess with my mind then?" she laughed.

"No but don't tempt me, I might just do it."

We shared a laugh and continued on with our conversation. "So what kind of music do you like Vinyl?"

"Me, oh you now dub-step, 2-step, dub, garage step those types of things."

"Oh, um... those are nice."

"Ya... ever heard of DJ P0N-3?"

"No I haven't why?"

"You mean you've never heard of the great DJ P0N-3? Come on you've got to at least know the name."

"Like I stated before Vinyl I've never heard of this DJ P0N-3. Why is it so important to you."

"Because I'm DJ P0N-3 and I have played for many clubs and shows. I even played for the royal wedding of Princess Cadence and Shining Armor. You'd think someones got to recognized over that right?"

"Well I may not of heard of you because I don't listen to dub-step and what ever else it is. I only know of classical musicians. I'm sure that everypony who listens to your music has heard of you before though."

"Wait did you say you listen to classical music?"

"Yes why?"

"How can you listen to that stuff it's so boring and slow?"

"I could ask you the same-thing Vinyl, how can you listen to that dub-step, 2 step whatever it is. It requires no musical talent and has no soul in it all, it requires a machine and some editing and there you go. No real talent is present."

"Ya right, it takes talent to even edit, let alone come up with an entire arrangement. I bet you couldn't even tell the difference between Dub and Dub-step."

"Listen Vinyl how about we just drop the subject and continue on please."

"Fine." she snorted.

As we continued on our way there was definitely some tension between us, but before we knew it we were at Vinyl's dorm.

"Hey I just wanted to say im sorry about earlier. I shouldn't have judged you or even got into a fight with you over a silly little subject like music." I said

"Hey it's OK I guess we both got out of hand their. Hey do you mind if we hang out again tomorrow?" she asked.

"Ya I guess we could spend time together tomorrow. What time?"

"I guess around 8:00. What do you think?"

"8:00 sounds good," I stated "and were will we go?"

"There a coffee shop just out of the school grounds. Maybe we could catch some lunch?" she asked.

"That sounds perfect Vinyl." I said smiling. I looked up to see it was already turning into dawn I really need to be getting my belongings placed and settled in. Which reminds me I'm not even at my dorm yet. " I really must get going Vinyl in need to be getting settled in."

"Ya OK, See you around."

"Goodbye Vinyl." I said walking to go get my stuff.

Vinyl POV:

As I got everything settled in and placed I was just about to hit the hay until I heard a knock on the door. "Who is it?"

"It's me Vinyl let me in please."

What was Octavia doing here I thought she needed to move in her stuff and go to sleep? "Ya hold on I'll unlock the door for you." As the door opened I was surprised to see Octavia with a smile on her face and her belongings.

"Thank you Vinyl, I really appreciate it." she smiled.

"Ya no prob, but I have a question."

"Yes what is it?''

"Not to be mean but... what are you doing here?''

"You'll never believe it Vinyl when I got my stuff and started heading to my dorm I saw the room 115. Then I remembered your room number is 115. So I came here ant it turns out thi also my dorm."

"Soooo that means?" I asked confused about whats going on.

"I'm bunking with you Vinyl."

"Really? That's awesome." I said smiling

"I know it's really great."

"Ya we could hang out more and even for tomorrow it'll be easier for us to get together." I stated

"Yes it'll be fun. Oh by the way can you help me with my stuff."

"Oh yeah sorry." After about half an hour getting Octavia's stuff settled in we decided to hit the hay.

"Good night Octavia see you in the morning." I said with a long yawn after it.

Octavia yawned and said "Goodnight vinyl I'll see you in the morning as well."

As I turned off the light I thought to myself I'm glad I get to bunk with Octavia It'll be fun but should I tell her. Will she hate me if she knew what i was? I need to tell her sooner or later though. I closed my eyes and let the dark abyss consume my dreams and that night I dreamed, of Octavia and our day tomorrow.

Whats Vinyl secret? What will these do tomorrow at the coffee shop? Only time will tell.

D3athcor3 signing off.