Hello Bronies! Welcome to the next chapter!

We'll be moving the story along with the meeting of the rest of the Mane Six.

Hopefully, things can move along.

Before we get into any romance for the story, let's allow the adventure genre of this just to sink in for a few chapters.

Now then, on with the adventure!

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Chapter 2: Meeting the Rest

I looked up, only to see Rainbow Dash. The cyan colored Pegasus was a lot more beautiful in person. Her rainbow colored mane sparkled very whimsically in the wind, that blew by the three of us not too long ago.

She really got my attention the most in the show. Her speed, dexterity, and coolness reminded me of myself. She was the kind of mare you'd like to do all sorts of stunts with, like skydiving, stunts and lots of stuff she likes. I was actually kind of bedazzled by her looks, and the way she spoke in a rough tone.

"So, you must be the infamous RD, I take it?" I asked.

"The one and only!" she replied with a grin on her face.

"Alright, what brings you to Sweet Apple Acres?" she questioned me."I hope you did nothing to my good friend right next to you!"

"It's alright Rainbow," Applejack vouched for me. "He's just here after collapsing from exhaustion. He's a good stallion, and a mighty fine one at that. Very well-mannered, and darn tootin' polite."

Thanks Applejack. I really needed some defense there.

"Oh, alright. He's okay with me, if he's alright with you, Applejack. I still have trust issue with you, though."

"So, Rainbow, I was wondering, would you like to come with us to introduce Comet to the others?" AJ asked.

"Comet?" Rainbow looked at me with a confused look, not knowing my full name.

"My name is short for Speeding Comet, Rainbow Dash." I said, knowing she wouldn't get it at first.

"Not a bad name. I like you already." RD said. "Though, the name could be 20% percent cooler."

I kinda figured she'd say that.

"So, where did you come from? Where's your home?" Rainbow then asked me suddenly.

"He doesn't have one."Applejack objected before I could speak.

Really, rude much?

"Oh! Sorry about that, I didn't really know. We're still cool, right Comet?"

"Rainbow please, it's alright." I said. "I've been asked that all my life. I just want to sing, settle down here in the town, and get a job."

"Wait, you sing!?" Rainbow exploded out in a yell.

"Yeah, so what's the big deal about singing?" I asked.

"Well, it's mostly mares who do the singing!" she said. "Stallions, are, well, backup singers."

"Really? Rainbow do ya have ta be so judgmental?" AJ asked. "Besides, who's not to say he can't sing?"

"Alright. Comet, could you start singing for us right now?"Rainbow asked.

"I never sang in front of anypony before…" I nervously said.

"Why not?" Rainbow Dash asked me.

"I was afraid, and well, I have a weak singing voice," I admitted. "Plus, I've got a bad case of stage fright."

"Well, give it a try," AJ suggested "Y'all might be surprised."

"Well, okay. You asked for it."

As I cleared my throat, I felt shaky. I had butterflies in my stomach, since two of the Mane Six were in front of me. I never did write any songs like I said I had, so I chose a song I knew at random.

Now, I've always had a weak singing voice, and was afraid it would go wrong and make me sound horrible.

This was not the case.

I began to sing. The song I chose was one of my favorites: What About Now by Daughtry.

Shadows fill an empty heart as love is fading

From all the things that we are but are not saying

Can we see beyond the scars and make it to the dawn?

At this point, both mares were stunned. I even stunned myself, for I sounded like an angel, as I paused for a minute. Must've been the change in my voice. Knowing I just sang so beautifully, AJ motioned me to go on along with it.

Change the colors of the sky and open up to

The ways you made me feel alive, the ways I loved you

For all the things that never died

To make it through the night, love will find you
What about now? What about today?

What if you're making me all that I was meant to be?

What if our love never went away?

What if it's lost behind words we could never find?

Baby, before it's too late, what about now?

My voice echoed through the empty place, and everything seemed to calm down. Already though, my voice began to tire so early on. I urged it to continue, not allowing it to give up so easily on me. I knew it was a three or four minute song, but it felt like eternity to me.

The sun is breaking in your eyes to start a new day

This broken heart can still survive with a touch of your grace

Shadows fade into the light

I am by your side, where love will find you
What about now? What about today?

What if you're making me all that I was meant to be?

What if our love, it never went away?

What if it's lost behind words we could never find?

Baby, before it's too late, what about now?

Now came the hard part for me. This part of the song was dramatic, and required me to hold it at the line "I am yours," so I took in a huge amount of air to breathe, and sang.

Now that we're here, now that we've come this far

Just hold on

There is nothing to fear, for I am right beside you

For all my life, I am yours

So far, so good. I made it to the home stretch, and just sang higher, my voice becoming more angelic as I continued. I looked to see Applejack, nearly in tears, and Rainbow Dash, giving me an amazed look.

What about now? What about today?

What if you're making me all that I was meant to be?

What if our love never went away?

What if it's lost behind words we could never find?
What about now? What about today?

What if you're making me all that I was meant to be?

What if our love never went away?

What if it's lost behind words we could never find?

Baby, before it's too late, baby, before it's too late

Baby, before it's too late, what about now?

With the song finished, over and done, I paused to see the two mares looking at me, both with great big smiles on their faces.

"Holy-! So that's what I sound like!?" I yelled in pure amazement.

"I never thought… I'd hear something so darn beautiful in all my life." AJ slowly replied, still regaining her senses from the shock.

"Comet, that was purely amazing! Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! OH. MY. GOSH."Rainbow Dash said, now impressed. "That was totally WAY beyond 20% awesome! More like, 1000% awesome!"Realizing what she said, screeching like a fan girl, she turned totally cold on me, when she said "I still think singing is uncool. Especially since your chances of making it big time, are pretty slim."

Good to see she's never going to change. And, wasn't that a little hurtful?

"Rainbow!" Applejack screeched. "Why are y'all being so cold to him!? He just sang amazingly! What, are you just now going to take back what you said a minute ago?"

Ok, this looked to me like a fight would break out, so I just stared as Rainbow began to respond.

"Hey, I'm just telling facts, man! He's good, but he'll have to be really amazing just to come close to being a star!" she argued. "Plus, what I said before, that was just an accident! It was a moment. You know, an overreaction."

Alright, if that was overreacting, I'd really hate to hear anger, or total ballistic freak-out from Rainbow.

At this point, I couldn't bear watching them argue. So I decided to step in, and began to speak up. Unfortunately, I kept on getting cut off every time I spoke.

"Uh, guys…." I started.

"Oh, please Rainbow! Y'all need to know when to admit something, even when you don't want to! That was just harsh, what ya'll told him…"

"Applejack, Rainbow Dash, please stop this nonsense arguing right now."

"I'm not trying to be harsh! I'm only giving the facts!" Dash yelled.

"You gotta give the stallion a chance!" Applejack replied, louder than before.

In the continuous struggles to decide who was right and who wasn't, my anger began to boil over. It was bad enough I couldn't voice my opinion, but it was horrible to watch them go after each other's necks like that.

"BOTH OF YOU, GIVE ME A CHANCE TO SAY SOMETHING!" My sudden outburst stopped both mares cold in their fight. "Thank you. RD, you are right, maybe I'm no mare, but I've still got a shot at the top in music. No reason that I shouldn't try." Rainbow Dash, suddenly flew down to the ground after staying midair, and looked like she ashamed of herself. Not just to me, but Applejack as well. I then turned to Applejack. "AJ, there's no need to defend me any longer. Sure, my voice is angelic, but it's still no real mare's voice. Odds for me are 50-50. Or, possibly more slim. I hope you can understand that much." I got the same vibe coming off her, possibly even more guilty than Rainbow.

Both mares looked at each other, then back to me. Then they repeated this process three more times.

After a while, they both spoke. "Listen Rainbow, I meant good to defend Comet. I thought, that with his voice, he'd be a doggone sensation to everypony."

"Yeah, um, same with me, AJ. I acted rudely, and stubborn toward his dream. I thought his odds were incredibly small at first, since nopony had ever heard him sing. Comet, will you forgive me, please?" she asked, turning her attention towards me.

"I forgive you, Rainbow. I mean, my thoughts were kind of like what you just said. Never really did have the courage to step up in front of anypony, let alone sing for a crowd." I reassured her, knowing she could breathe easy.

"Now, how about we meet the rest of the gang?" I asked.

"Sure thing. I think we're all supposed to meet up at Twilight's place." Rainbow Dash said.

Great, a full-blown confrontation with the rest, all at once. Sounds like fate really must either have big plans for me, or really, really, really, REALLY hates me. Now I'm going to meet the three mares who didn't interest me too soon!

The three of us soon began our trip Twilight's library in Ponyville, all the while, we walked, rather fly or run there. Rainbow Dash trotted on my left, and Applejack on my right, while I was in the center of the midst. Around fifteen minutes into the walk, we crossed into the market, where Applejack soon stopped for some reason.

"Hey AJ, what's wrong?" I asked.

"Oh, Ah' just wanted to ask you some questions about the song you sang." She replied.

"Alright then, go ahead and shoot."

"Alright, so Comet, what'd you call that song?"

"I call it What About Now."

"Pretty good darn title, I tell ya. So, uh, who in tarnation is the song meant for?"

"You mean a marefriend?" I asked suddenly.

Applejack simply nodded her head. "You wanna be somepony's coltfriend, right?" she pestered.

Oh great. My first few hours here, and I'm already being asked about love.

"I don't have anypony in particular, for now… yet."

"LOVE!?" Rainbow Dash shouted. "Ha! Love is mainly for wimps, and those who spend their time reading romance novels!"

I ignored her completely that time, not taking any mind to it. Unfortunately, it her outburst caused quite a crowd. It drew attention towards the three of us, but mainly me.

Already, some ponies began wondering who I was, and more over what my Cutie Mark resembled.

"What? They never saw a comet shaped Cutie Mark before?" I thought. "Either that or they've never even seen a comet."

Either way, the crowd made me feel uneasy. I was never good with large crowds, or onstage acting, since that's what it feels like to me when lots of people gather around you. Still, I just wanted to escape the ensuing commotion of so many.

"Uh, AJ, RD, mind if we take our leave from here?" I asked.

"Ok, sure. Let's get a move on." Rainbow Dash said.

From there, we took off towards Twilight's home. And boy, did it feel good to be away from that crowd.

We soon arrived on the outskirts of what appeared to be Twilight's house.

"So, what do y'all think?" AJ asked.

"It looks like a cross between a tree fort and a library." I said.

While Applejack giggled at my response, Rainbow Dash then gave me a strange look.

"How do you know that, bud?" she asked.

"Because," I replied, "I can see the sign with the book symbol on it!" From there, I pointed at it with my hoof, and Rainbow gave me a "I-screwed-up" look.

"Oh, right." Rainbow Dash gave in, which she didn't normally do.

As we trotted ever closer, Applejack put a hoof in front of me, stopping me in front of my tracks.

"What? What'd I do?" I asked curiously.

"Nothing sugarcube." Applejack replied. "It's just that me and Rainbow Dash are going to warm up the gals before we introduce ya'll to them. So, please, just wait out here."

"Aye, aye, Miss Applejack!" I said, giving a salute.

This time she busted out laughing, getting what I'd done.

Then, when Applejack and Rainbow Dash went outside, I waited it out in the shade of the tree. At least, it was about ten percent cooler there, than in the sunlight.

Still, I couldn't help it if there was no way to cool down. As far as I knew, there were no air conditioners in Equestria. Sweat was falling of my face faster than an ice cream cone melting in the middle of summer. Heck, it was a good thing that I was in the shade.

Minutes passed like hours to me, and I became impatient. I watched as ponies trotted by, going about with daily routines, jobs, and shopping galore. Soon, it got old really fast.

Question was, when would I be given the 'ok' to enter the tree house?

This sucks! Why don't they hurry up and introduce me anyway? I'm a good colt, right?

While lost in my thoughts, I heard the door open. Out came Rainbow Dash, who signaled the all-clear for me to go in. I gave her my thanks and headed on inside.

Wow, the inside of the tree looks bigger on the inside, than on the out.

I stumbled on in, only to find no one in the main room. That's when Rainbow flew up right next to me.

"Wait here," she said. "Everypony is upstairs, talking about you."

Oh God.

"Stay down here, and don't move." Rainbow warned, heading up the upper right-most staircase.

I did as I was told, and just looked around. I saw the kitchen, a dining area, and mainly lots of books. Geez, I knew Twilight collected so many, but really? Did there have to be so many? She also happened to be the final out of the three that really got my attention. She was caring, sweet and kind. Twilight always knew what to say, how to solve problems, and pretty much knew everything about anything you could ask her.

"Alright, he's waiting right down stairs guys!" I overheard Rainbow Dash.

Gulp! Ok! I take back wanting to meet the rest of the Mane Six! Somebody or pony just get me out of this mess!

Yeah, besides paranoia, I actually had a moreover bad case of stage fright.

By then, it was too late. Rainbow had already come for me, and started to lead me up the stairway against my will. So, I closed my eyes, not wanting to look.

We finally hit the top floor, where just about the other five of the Mane Six were. But I didn't know, since I was too nervous to open my eyes.

"So, you're the one who passed out in Sweet Apple Acres, right?" one voice asked. It sounded stern, but also kind of friendly in way, like it knew I meant no harm.

"Yes, but I didn't steal anything! Not one apple! I might've been hungry before, but I wasn't exactly desperate, you know?"

"It's ok; you can open your eyes now." The voice said again, this time more reassuring.

I slowly opened my eyes, and looked to see the whole cast in front of me. From left to right, I noted Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Fluttershy, and Twilight Sparkle, who stood dead center in front of me.

"He's ok, Twi," Applejack said. "Ah' already done checked him out. Completely honest."

"Well, it's quite rare to find a colt nowadays who hardly lies." Twilight said. "What's your name?"

"Speeding Comet." I replied. "I thought Rainbow Dash told you all about me already?"

"I like to double-check." Twilight quickly responded. "Why did you have your eyes closed?"

"Would you believe me if I said I don't do well in crowds?" I asked rhetorically.

"Well, that explains why you wanted to leave the market so soon early on," Applejack said.

"Ok, well, let me introduce you to my friends." Twi quickly started. "This is Rarity, a fashion designer, who happens to be very generous."

"My CELESTIA!" she squealed. "Who does your mane!? It's to die for!"

"It's my natural color." I said.

Rarity is a good mare, really. I just didn't like it when she overdoes something in design, and speech. It was always WAY to hard for me to understand. Always looking for her next big project in her world of fashion, I guess.

"OK, moving on." Twilight said. "This is Fluttershy. She's quite the animal specialist, and caretaker."

"Hi." she said sheepishly, and so quietly.

I like her as well, but, she's always so shy and timid, I really hated to do anything to scare her, or make her feel bad.

"I assume you already met Rainbow Dash and Applejack, right?" Twilight asked.

I nodded.

"Alright, so then there's Pinkie Pie. But be warned, she's kind of crazy when it comes to parties."

"Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh!" she yelled appearing right behind me, causing me to fall backwards, and while also being surprised.

Darn it! She really needs to stop breaking the laws of physics and fourth wall like that!

"I'm going to throw you the biggest party ever! There'll be games, dancing and most importantly…"

Don't say it…

"KARAOKE AND CAKE!"

She said it… although karaoke is a new one to me.

"And I'm Twilight Sparkle. The student of the great and powerful Princesses Celestia and Luna." Twilight said, introducing herself last.

"It's a pleasure to meet you all." I responded. "Call me Speeding Comet, a singer nopony knows about!"

"Mind proving how good you are?" Rarity inquired.

"Right now, Rarity?"

"YES."

The others nodded in approval.

"Um, I'm no good at singing in front of others." I said.

"Oh, come on sugarcube. You already sang for me and Rainbow." Applejack said.

"Yeah, when there were three of us." I reacted. "Now, my confidence is gone."

"Oh, come on Comet. Just go ahead and give it your best shot," Twilight said. "We won't think any different of you. Right girls?"

They all said smiled and nodded, and the deal was struck.

"Ok, let me just choose one, okay?"

"Alright." Twilight said, and I began to think of a song.

I began to think of a song. As a matter of fact, any one! Something that would be easy to sing, and remember. I made my choice: the song was called Best of Me by Sum 41.

"So, what will you be singing?" Twilight asked me.

"My own written song, called Best of Me."

"Good. Are you ready to start?" Twilight asked me.

"Yes."

"Ok, go on ahead, Comet."

I started off the song, ready to release my angelic voice once more.

It's so hard to say that I'm sorry

I'll make everything alright

I looked, and saw all the mares stunned by my voice. Their mouths agape, and were just stunned to hear something so beautiful. I think I might've also heard the music for the song, but I believe I was just imagining.

All these things that I've done

Now what have I become and where'd I go wrong?
I don't mean to hurt, just to put you first

I won't tell you lies(I'm sorry)I will stand accused with my hand on my heart

I'm just trying to say
I'm sorry, it's all that I can say

You mean so much

And I'd fix all that I've done if I could start again

I'd throw it all away to the shadows of regrets

And you would have the best of me
I know that I can't take

Back all the mistakes but I will try

Although it's not easy

I know you believe me 'cause I would not lie
Don't believe their lies told from jealous eyes

They don't understand(I'm sorry)I will break your heart, I will bring you down

But I will have to say
I'm sorry, it's all that I can say

You mean so much

And I'd fix all that I've done if I could start again

I'd throw it all away to the shadows of regrets

And you would have the best of me

Well, by this point, all six were smiling. They knew I had something in me. That I had a pretty good shot at making it in the music career. Each of them was brought closely to tears, and each were just as equally proud as me to be singing in front of them.

I'm sorry, it's all that I can say

You mean so much

And I'd fix all that I've done if I could start again

I'd throw it all away to the shadows of regrets

And you would have the best of me

With the final line sang, I looked to see six mares staring right at me. Most of them were shocked, and even star struck to hear such a voice among so many others. With the exceptions f Applejack and Rainbow Dash. They already had heard me, so there was no reason for them to be surprised.

"So, what did you guys think?" I asked nervously.

At first, it was a brief moment of silence. That's when Pinkie decided to jump on me, and wrestled me into a bear hug.

"You were awesome, Comet!" she said, tightly wrapping her arms around my spine, and crushing my chest.

"Too… tight… Pinkie…" I managed to say.

"Oops. Sorry." She said as she let me go.

"Darling," I turned and saw Rarity wanted to speak next. "That was so…so…so… beautiful! More fabulous than any dress I could ever make! "

Fluttershy then was next to speak to me.

"That was incredible," she said shyly. "I've never heard anything like that! So beautiful…" that's when she then fainted.

Um, oops. I didn't mean to do that! I didn't know what kind of reaction I'd get!

Finally, Twilight began to speak.

"That was amazing! Comet, I didn't think that a stallion could pull that off! But, you really did! I must write about this to the Princesses!"

Twilight then proceeded to teleport to a desk, and began using her magic, as far as I knew, to begin writing the letter.

"See, I told you he'd be perfect!" Pinkie said to the others.

"Perfect!? ME!? For what?" I asked.

"Well, darling, it's the First Annual Ponyville Singing Competition!" Rarity said, with quite the glimmer in her eye. "And you'll be singing in front of the town!"

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

"So, aren't the rest of you going to sing?" I asked.

"No, not really," Twilight said as she looked up from her writing her letter. "We have amazing voices, when we sing together, even apart. But we thought it would be a group effort, and the rules for this year state only soloists are allowed to perform. So, we can't do it."

"Yikes. Well then, count me out. I don't do well in front of so many ponies." I said. "I'd really hate being alone on stage."

"Oh, come on! You gotta do it!" Rainbow argued. She leaned in close against my face, pressing her eyes towards mine.

"What part of "stage fright" don't you understand!?" I fired back. This time, I used more force than she did, pushing her back a little.

"You two look so cute together," Pinkie interrupted. "Kind of like you two are a couple!"

"NO!" we said simultaneously. We then looked at each other in confusion.

"SEE!? You two are a couple!" Pinkie squealed.

"No way. Not in a million years." I said.

"Not even in a billion years." Rainbow Dash she said, agreeing.

We then towards opposite directions, taking opposite sides of the room.

"Like I was saying, no, I'm not singing!" I said, when I reached my side.

"Oh come on, Comet! We've heard you! You're amazing. This could be a chance to be great." Twilight encouraged.

I gave it some thought, and thought Twilight's words were pretty swaying.

"I still don't know what to do." I said.

"Just be yourself, and everything will follow all suit." Applejack said.

Usually, I would deny anything anybody said to me. But in this case, I decided to go with it. What was the worst that could happen? Other than something unlikely happening to me, I saw no threat.

"Fine, you convinced me. Tonight is my night!" I said.

Alright bronies! This is my second chapter!

Hope you all enjoyed it!

I'll be working on the third one as soon as possible, so please be patient. And also, for those who are wondering, I'm not plagiarizing any other authors. This is all completely original.

And remember, all you bronies out there, give story some love!