Chapter 3: Stiff Competitions
Backstage, Sun and her friends are waiting for their turn for the competition. There are ten performers for the music category and six of them have already gone. The seventh one is playing on the stage right.
Fluttershy holds her tamborine, and nervously shakes, "I'm a little nervous. I never performed in front of an audience like this."
"I know it's different that what we're used to. But I'm sure that if we all stick together, we'll be fine," Sun says.
"I can't wait until our turn comes up. We will totally rock it," Rainbow says.
"I doubt you can win that easily," A familiar voice says.
The friends quickly turns their heads to see The Shadow Walkers showing evil grins on their faces.
"What do you want?" Aria asks.
"Nothing. Our turn will be coming up, and we're going to mop the floor with all of you," Shadow says.
"Don't get overconfident," Applejack says.
"Oh no, we wouldn't think of it," Phantom Ruby says.
"Yeah. Maybe you should pack up now and save the embarrassment of defeat," Dark Moon says.
"Never gonna happen," Adagio says.
"You guys are acting mean," Sonata says.
"Yeah. We not looking for a fight or anything," Pinkie says.
Shadow eyes begins to flicker green with purple smoke. Sun ends up catching a glimpse of it, and gasps in shock to see it.
"Well then, I'll wish you all the best of luck. You're going to need it," Shadow says.
The Shadow Walkers laugh and leaves the band be leaving the group looking at them with disapproved looks.
"I don't like those Shadow Walkers' attitude very much," Rarity says.
"Me either, who does those creeps think they are. We haven't done anything and they're acting nasty to us," Falling Star says.
Twilight looks to notices Sun looking a bit stunned.
She asks, "Sun, are you feeling alright?"
"Is there something wrong Sun?" Wire Wolf asks.
"I… I don't know, but something is not right with that boy Shadow. I… I thought I saw something strange," Sun says.
"Let's try to forget about The Shadow Walkers, and try to enjoy the contest as soon as we can," Applejack says.
The friends nod their heads agreeing the idea.
On Stage, the band continues to play their song until it comes to a close. Everyone clap and cheer with smiles on their faces. Then they leave the stage.
Go Getter happily says, "Wow! Those band are on fire, and they sing involving flames! Now give it up for our next contestants, The Shadow Walkers!"
Go Getter gets off the stage as it becomes dark and the curtains rise. The light reveal the Shadow Walkers. Shadow is the singer. Dark Moon is on bass, Carbonado is on electric guitar, Gray Quartz is on drums, and Phanom Ruby is on keytar.
They soon begin to play their instruments a bit quiet. But then increase the volume.
Shadow:
I admit that in the past I've been a nasty
They weren't kidding when they called me kinda strange
But you'll find that nowadays
I've mended all my ways
Repented, seen the light, and made a change
Shadow eyes begin to glow red, and purple smoke are exposed from his eyes.
Shadow, Carbonado, Dark Moon:
And I fortunately know a little secret
It's a talent that I always have possessed
And dear lady, please don't laugh,
I use it on behalf
of the miserable, the lonely, and depressed (pathetic)
Soon the band's eyes begin to glow red.
The Shadow Walkers:
Poor unfortunate souls
In pain, in need
This one longing to be thinner
That one wants to get the girl
And do I help them? Yes, indeed!
The Rainbooms are starting to get a strange vibe from these boys. Sun is looking at Shadow very carefully until she sees the purple smoke coming from his eyes.
The Shadow Walkers:
Those poor unfortunate souls
So sad, so true
They come flocking to me crying
"Will you help us, pretty please?"
And I help them? Yes I do!
The Shadow Walkers continue to play their instruments. The audience seems to be taken with this band.
Shadow:
The men up there don't like a lot of blabber
They think a girl who gossips is a bore!
Yes, on land it's much preferred
for ladies not to say a word
And after all dear, what is idle prattle for?
Shadow turns to see The Rainbooms and shows an evil smile and light in his eyes.
Shadow, Carbonado, Dark Moon:
They're not all that impressed with conversation
True gentlemen avoid it when they can
But they dote and swoon and fawn
on ladies who withdrawn
It's she who holds her tongue who gets a man
Soon gray smoke appears around him, making The Rainbooms stunned.
The Shadow Walkers:
Poor unfortunate souls
Go ahead! Make your choice!
I'm a very busy person and I haven't got all day
It won't cost much Just your voice!
Shadow hair soon becomes misty and wavy.
The Shadow Walkers:
Those poor unfortunate souls
So sad, so true
Shadow:
If you wanna cross the bridge, my sweet, you've got the pay the toll
Take a gulp, take a breath, go ahead, sign the scroll
Shadow Walkers, I will soon have them, boys
The boss is on a roll
The Shadow Walkers:
You poor unfortunate souls
In pain, in need
This one longing to be thinner
That one wants to get the girl
And do I help them? Yes, indeed!
Those poor unfortunate souls
So sad, so true
They come flocking to me crying
"Will you help us, pretty please?"
And I help them? Yes I do!
Those poor unfortunate souls
Everyone soon begin to clap and cheer when they finish with their performance. The Shadow Walkers walk past the Rainbooms with smirks on their faces. The Rainbooms watch as they leave the backstage.
"You all saw that or is it just me? Pinkie asks.
"I think we all saw that," Aria answers.
Sun calmly says, "Let's worry about getting our turn is done and we'll discuss this."
Everyone nod their heads in reply, agreeing to the idea.
On stage, Go Getter says, "Now that was a rockin show ! Next off, we have a local band here in Canterlot City, the Rainbooms!"
Everyone clap and cheers. From the of their homes. Sun and her friends families and friends are waiting for the show to go on. The lights turn on with Rainbooms playing. Rarity and Flutterfly play their instruments. Then the rest of the band kicks it off with the rock music. Finally, Sun picks up the microphone, and stars singing.
Sun:
Deck the halls with boughs of holly
The Rainbooms:
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Sun:
It's the season to be jolly
The Rainbooms:
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Sun:
Don we now our gay apparel
The Rainbooms:
Fa-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la
Sun:
Sing the ancient Yule-tide carol
The Rainbooms:
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Sun:
(Yeah)
Everyone are beginning to enjoy the music, especially since it's for the holiday.
Sun:
See the blazing Yule before us
The Rainbooms:
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Sun:
Strike the harp and join the chorus
The Rainbooms:
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Sun:
Follow me in merry measure
The Rainbooms:
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Sun:
While I tell of Yule-tide treasure
The Rainbooms:
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
(La la la la)
The Rainbooms are playing with smiles on their faces. They also make sure not to expose their magic.
Sun:
Deck the halls with boughs of holly
The Rainbooms:
(La la la la)
Sun:
Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Then the band cranks up the music.
Sun:
Deck the halls with boughs of holly
The Rainbooms:
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Sun:
It's the season to be jolly
The Rainbooms:
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Sun:
Don we now our gay apparel
The Rainbooms:
Fa-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la
Sun:
Sing the ancient Yule-tide carol
The Rainbooms:
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Sun:
(Yeah)
Deck the halls with boughs of holly
The band continues to play with the music until they come to an end. Once they finish playing, everyone in the crowd cheer for them. Even family and friends who have seen them on television.
Go Getter happily says, "that was a fantastic song, and it's definitely bring Christmas cheers to all young and old."
After their turn, the gang return to their room to talk about The Shadow Walkers.
Adagio says, "That boy Shadow has some strange dark magic or something. It's the only way to explain what happened back there."
"I don't know, but it seems those guys seem to be actin' fishy. I'm thinkin' those guys are up to something," Applejack says.
"But um, how can be sure?" Fluttershy asks.
"Fluttershy's right, we can't just confront them," Twilight says.
"I don't know, but there is diffidently odd with that boy Shadow. I saw his eyes and horn glow strange purple smoke, and glowing red eyes. I'm afraid something odd is going on with that band," Sun says.
"And we better figure out before something happens. I really don't want to go up with another situation with magic before the holidays," Falling Star says.
"Don't worry, we'll get this solved before this contest is over," Wire Wolf says.
The gang nod their heads agreeing to the idea. They look at the t.v to see the results, and turn out, The Rainbooms and The Shadow Walkers are the winners. The Rainbooms end up getting first place.
In the other room, The Shadow Walkers see it as well and have an evil plan in mind.
"We need to get rid of those goodie goodies," Dark Moon says.
"Yeah. We need to get them out of here if we want to win," Phantom Ruby says.
Carbonado asks, "What can we do?"
"I have an idea on how to get those girls out of the way. However, we need to seperate them. And I also want you to bring two people over as well and place them with half of the group," Shadow says.
Gray Quartz asks, "May I ask why?"
"Let's just say I have big plans for them," Shadow answers. His eyes glow red, and purple and green smoke exists his eyes and amit from the horn necklace.
In thought a deep voice says, "And I will soon have my revenge on those who have destroyed my body, sent me into this world, and keep my from counting the Crystal Empire.
Poor Unfortunate Souls Jonas Brothers.
Deck the Halls by Debby Ryan