My Little Pony: Equestrian Girls/Sodor On Vacation
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Season 2: Timothy Saga
Episode 8 (23): A New Band is Born
After the game night yesterday, Sunset was thinking in her head of something. Last night, she said to Thomas that today will be a musical, but she meant it in a different way, so she left her house leaving Thomas asleep for the time being, and raced off to see her friends. They were hanging around the band room in the school. They were waiting for Sunset to arrive, and just like lightning, she has arrived.
Rainbow Dash: Well then, for a second, we thought you overslept.
Sunset Shimmer: Very funny, but I had to do it stealthy so that way I don't wake up Thomas.
Rainbow Dash: Have you confessed your love for Thomas?
Sunset Shimmer: What?! No, not yet, but soon. But now's not the time, why have you called us out here for Twilight.
Twilight Sparkle: Well, way before Gordon, James, Henry, Edward, Emily, Percy and Toby came to our world along with the rest of their friends, we showed Thomas what we can do when we sing right?
Applejack: That's right partner, how can we forget?
Spike: Especially the fact that he was mystified by your transformations.
Fluttershy: I love the part of us singing our song, it's simply marvelous.
Rarity: Quite true darling, quite true.
Pinkie Pie: I loved every bit of it! Especially the ponified transformations!
Twilight Sparkle: So, what I'm thinking for today is that we show the rest of the Steam Team minus Thomas, what we can do when we pony up if you know what I mean.
Sunset Shimmer: That's actually a good idea. I mean, they'll probably be really shocked when they see us perform.
Rainbow Dash: Why don't you let Thomas know, that way he can get his friends to meet him in the band room, and we'll show them how we rock. What do you say?
Sunset Shimmer: You know I'll do it, I'll also have Starlight tag along and see this for herself.
Twilight Sparkle: Perfect, you get Starlight and Thomas, while Pinkie will send out messages to the Steam Team and we'll tell them to meet at the statue outside of the school.
Pinkie Pie: Ooh, this is going to be so exciting!
Sunset Shimmer: Well, I guess I'll see you guys at the band room.
With that, Sunset raced off to find Thomas and Starlight, while the girls walked into the school and into the band room. At the same time, Pinkie is writing to the Steam Team messages telling them to meet at the statue and Rainbow used her speed to go to each of the Mane 7's houses and deliver the messages. Meanwhile, Sunset walked in and saw that Thomas, Starlight and Emily were chatting on the couch.
Sunset Shimmer: Hello everyone.
Starlight Glimmer: Hi Sunset, we were wondering where you were.
Sunset Shimmer: Sorry, the girls wanted a private meeting so I snuck out.
Thomas: Well, if it's that private, then it must be important.
Sunset Shimmer: It certainly is, Starlight and Emily, do you mind if I talk with Thomas alone, I'll call you when I finish with him Starlight.
Starlight Glimmer: Alright, we'll be outside.
So the two of them walked outside and waited, while Sunset and Thomas sat on the couch and began their conversation.
Sunset Shimmer: You know when you first arrived here in this world, we showed you how we sing and also everything else.
Thomas: Oh yeah, how can I forget.
Sunset Shimmer: Well, me and the girls beside Starlight, have decided to show the rest of the Steam Team our singing capabilities.
Thomas: That actually sounds like a good idea.
Sunset Shimmer: Thanks Thomas, you are such a good friend.
The two of them stared at each other for some time, until they heard the door knocking. When Sunset opened it, she found Starlight and Emily out there.
Starlight Glimmer: I hope I'm not interrupting anything.
Sunset Shimmer: (Blushes) Oh no, nothing really. What's up?
Emily: Well, Rainbow came in and gave me this message and it said for me and Starlight to head to the statue.
Sunset Shimmer: Huh, must be something exciting about to happen, you guys go ahead, I'll catch up with you.
Starlight Glimmer: Alright we'll see you there.
So Starlight and Emily walked off to where the statue is located, while Sunset and Thomas remained in the house.
Sunset Shimmer: Ooh, this is going to be exciting. I can't wait to see their faces. Wouldn't you agree Thomas?
Thomas: I do agree Sunset, and I'll also enjoy you guys sing in front of my friends.
Sunset Shimmer: (Giggles, blushes) That would be most wonderful Thomas.
The two of them wrapped their arms around each other and they remained that way for a while, meanwhile, most of Thomas' friends were at the statue waiting for what happens next.
Gordon: Ugh, what's going on out there? What's taking the girls so long?
Edward: Patience Gordon, all will be revealed in due time.
Henry: I wonder what's going on with the girls. While we were asleep, they sort of left us without telling us.
Percy: I just assume that they have early work hours, you know they have jobs at the mall right.
James: We know that, but they could've told us that, I wonder what they're planning.
Toby: They'll probably tell us when the time is right.
They waited for a while, until they hear the doors opening to reveal Thomas walking out of the school.
Thomas: Your wait is finally over my friends, follow me to the band room.
So Thomas led his friends into the school and walked towards the band room, where they see their partners with instruments.
Percy: Whoa, nice instruments.
Pinkie Pie: Thanks Percy!
James: What is it you guys are planning?
Rarity: Oh you'll see darling. Now everyone, please take a seat. Thomas darling, come forth.
Gordon: Wait, why is Thomas going over there?
Thomas: You'll see Gordon.
So Thomas sat where Spike is, while the others are sitting in front of a band known as the Rainbooms. Suddenly, Rainbow Dash started it off with her strumming her guitar.
Rainbow Dash: We are the Rainbooms, and we're here to rock your world!
BG Music: Shake Your Tail- The Rainbooms
Pinkie Pie:
One, two, three!
Sunset Shimmer, Twilight Sparkle, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Pinkie Pie & Applejack:
We've just got the day, to get ready. And there's only so much time to lose. Because tonight, yeah, we're here to party! So let's think of something fun to do.
We don't know (We don't know) what's gonna happen. We just know (We just know) it's gonna feel right. All our friends are here, and it's time to ignite the lights!
Shake your tail 'cause we're here to have a party tonight. Shake your tail, shake your tail. Shake your tail 'cause we're here to have a party tonight. Shake your tail, shake your tail.
Twilight Sparkle:
So what you didn't get it right the first time.
Pinkie Pie:
Laugh it off, no one said it is a crime.
Rarity:
Do your thing, you know you're an original.
Applejack:
Your ideas are so funny that they're criminal
Rainbooms:
Ohhh-ahhh!
Then, the engines along with Starlight see something they didn't expect to see in their lifetime. They see Rainbow Dash's ears disappear and are being replaced with pony-esque ears, her hair gets an extension of her pony tail with a red scrunchie and two Pegasus wings appeared from her back. And she's not the only one ponying up. Fluttershy's ears disappeared and are replaced with pony-esque ears, her hair gets an extension and Pegasus wings appeared from her back and the same goes for Twilight. Rarity's ears also disappear and are replaced with pony-esque ears and her hair gets an extension, along with Applejack, Pinkie and Sunset. Everyone was completely mystified by their transformations but not Thomas since he's seen them transform the first time he visited their world.
Rainbooms:
We've just got the day, to get ready. And there's only so much time to lose.Because tonight, yeah, we're here to party! So let's think of something fun to do.
We don't know (We don't know) what's gonna happen. We just know (We just know) it's gonna feel right.All our friends are here, and it's time to ignite the lights!
Shake your tail 'cause we're here to have a party tonight. Shake your tail, shake your tail. Shake your tail 'cause we're here to have a party tonight. Shake your tail, shake your tail.
Shake your tail 'cause we're here to have a party tonight. Shake your tail, shake your tail. Shake your tail 'cause we're here to have a party tonight. Shake your tail, shake your tail.
Shake your tail 'cause we're here to have a party tonight!
Once the song ends, the girls depower themselves and return to their normal selves, Thomas was clapping at their performance along with Spike, but the others were wide-eyed and their mouths were hung open after witnessing their performance.
Thomas: (Whispers) They're just like me when I saw you guys pony up.
Sunset Shimmer: (Whispers) So I see. (Giggles)
But when they see the rest of their friends still wide-eyed but clapping and cheering for them.
Percy: Oh my gosh! What a performance!
James: I can't even describe what I've just witnessed!
Gordon: Now that was an excellent performance I've ever seen in my lifetime.
Twilight Sparkle: Thanks you guys, it really means a lot to us.
Edward: But how is this even possible.
Applejack: No idea partner, but we've been used to it for quite some time.
Starlight Glimmer: Well, all I have to say is, you girls literally killed this.
Sunset Shimmer: Thanks Starlight.
Thomas: I also agreed with Starlight on this one, also as a bit of a shock to you guys, I've seen them do their pony up forms and I was also shocked as well.
Rebecca: Well then, you learn something new every day.
Edward: Anyway, that was an amazing performance you guys did. I couldn't even think of what else that would top that.
Sunset Shimmer: Probably nothing for the time being.
Percy: You know, I actually thought of a fantastic idea, I think we should….
Pinkie Pie: I think Percy wants you guys along with Percy to have you guys become a band of your own!
Gordon: Wait, are you suggesting?
James: All 10 of us become a band?
Percy: Umm, yeah?
Everyone was silent for the moment, wondering if that would be a good idea, until Sunset broke the silence.
Sunset Shimmer: I think that's actually a fantastic idea. I would love to see you guys become a band of your own, and I think the seven of us, along with Starlight will love you guys perform in a concert.
Thomas: I actually like it. But there's one small problem, minus the fact that all of us can sing, none of us know how to use or even master an instrument.
Sunset Shimmer: I believe we can help you guys find the right instrument.
Rainbow Dash: And we know the perfect place where we can find these instruments, the music store in the mall.
Sunset Shimmer: Well, that's one way to help start the Steam Team become a band. Wait a minute, what would your band name be called?
Thomas: Why not the Steam Team, that's what many people refer us.
Twilight Sparkle: I think since it's stuck with you for some time, your band name should be your title name.
Edward: Doesn't sound too bad, I guess we got the name, now all we need is the instruments.
Rainbow Dash: Well, what are we waiting for?! Let's get to the mall and find your instruments!
Starlight Glimmer: Mind if I tag along and see what you guys find?
Rarity: Sure thing darling, the more the merrier.
So the entire group went to Canterlot Mall to find their instruments, when they arrived at the music store they see Vinyl sorting through some music discs.
Vinyl Scratch: Hello everyone, didn't expect you guys to be here.
Sunset Shimmer: Hello Vinyl, we're here to find the Steam Team their respective instruments for their Steam Team band.
Vinyl Scratch: Well, you certainly come to the right place. So who wants to find their respective instruments first?
Percy: I do!
Vinyl Scratch: Well then, let me check you out and see which instrument matches you. Hmm, joyous, full of energy and really excited. Just thought of the right instrument for you. Follow me.
So they follow Vinyl as she finds the perfect instrument for Percy, while they were walking, the girls realized they were heading to the drum area and Vinyl stops and looks at them.
Vinyl Scratch: I believe I've found the perfect instrument for your friend Percy here, these.
Thomas: Drums?
James: Uh, hate to break it to you bud, but, Percy will most likely destroy them.
Pinkie Pie: Oh come on James, I don't think Percy will go all-out crazy destroying these drums.
Percy: Yeah James, just because I get into more accidents than some of you guys, that doesn't make me capable of destroying them.
Vinyl Scratch: I can assure you guys that these drums are more durable than you think.
Percy: Alright then, drums it is for me, I'll meet you guys later, me and Pinkie Pie are going to take the drum set to her house.
Vinyl Scratch: Well then, who's next?
Rebecca: Do me!
Vinyl Scratch: Hmm, easy-going, happy and out-going. I think I may have found a perfect instrument for you, follow me.
So the group walked off to find Rebecca's instrument, while Percy and Pinkie Pie took his new drum set with them to Pinkie's house. Meanwhile, the girls see that they were heading to the wind instruments and Vinyl turns around to look at them.
Vinyl Scratch: I think right here is a perfect instrument for you Rebecca, a flute.
Rebecca: Really?
Henry: I think the flute will suit you Rebecca.
Rebecca: Aww thanks Henry.
Vinyl Scratch: So, who's next?
Edward: My turn.
Vinyl Scratch: Hmm, wise, old and smart. I think I know an instrument that will suit you, this way.
So the group walked off while Rebecca carried her new flute with her, Vinyl took them to where the keyed instruments are located.
Vinyl Scratch: I think I've found the perfect instrument for you Edward. A keyboard.
Gordon: So essentially a piano then?
Sunset Shimmer: It's similar to a piano but more techno.
Edward: I think I'll like the keyboard.
Twilight Sparkle: If you like, I can help you practice the keyboard.
Edward: Thanks Twilight, Vinyl, keyboard it is.
Vinyl Scratch: Good choice my friend, who's next?
Emily: Let's see what this has in store for me.
Vinyl Scratch: Sweet, smooth-talking and bubbly. I think I know what instrument you'll like.
So the group walked off with Twilight carrying Edward's keyboard with her, Vinyl took them to the horn corner of the store.
Vinyl Scratch: For you Emily, there's one instrument that matches your personality, so here you are, your new saxophone.
Emily: Wow, this is actually incredible.
Vinyl Scratch: I'm glad you liked it m'lady, so who's next?
Gordon: Let's get on with this shall we?
Vinyl Scratch: Bold, smooth and superior. I think there's a wind instrument calling your name, follow me.
So the group walked off with Emily carrying her new saxophone, Vinyl brought them back to the wind instrument corner.
Vinyl Scratch: This may be a weird choice but I think you'll like it, the clarinet.
Gordon: Hmm, interesting, I think I can make an exception.
Vinyl Scratch: Very well then, who's next.
Nia: I'll go next.
Vinyl Scratch: Laughable, eager and knowledgeable. I found a pretty easy instrument you'll like.
So the group walked off with Gordon carrying his clarinet with him, Vinyl showed them the easier instruments to play with.
Vinyl Scratch: I know it looks simple, but trust me, it will be incredible, the tambourine.
Nia: Huh, it is simple, but I'll probably like it when I play it.
Fluttershy: If you want, I can teach you how to play the tambourine.
Nia: That would be appreciated.
Vinyl Scratch: Who's next?
Henry: I'll go next.
Vinyl Scratch: Hmm, nature-lover, soft and funny. I think I know an instrument that fits your curriculum.
So the group walked off with Nia carrying her tambourine, Vinyl showed them one unique instrument that they never seen before.
Vinyl Scratch: This may be a complex instrument for you to master, but if you can manage that, then you're a real pro, presenting the accordion.
Thomas: The accordion, sounds like something either Donald or Douglas will be playing some time in the future.
Percy: That seems more likely for the two of them.
Henry: Huh, the accordion eh, well, I'll give it a shot.
Vinyl Scratch: That's the spirit, nature boy, whose next?
James: I'll go next, I'm sure of it.
Vinyl Scratch: Hmm, rambunctious, cocky and full of himself. I think I know one instrument that'll suit you.
So the group walked off with Henry carrying his accordion, the group made their way to the guitar area, and the girls knew what Vinyl has in store for James.
Vinyl Scratch: I think I have something that will suit your style my broski, feast your eyes on your cordless guitar!
James: Awesome, now that will totally be my type of instrument!
Thomas: Oh brother, this will totally make James full of himself even more.
Gordon: That's something I can agree on little Thomas.
Thomas: (Growls) I told you to stop calling me that Gordon.
Everyone: (Laughs)
Vinyl Scratch: I think you will fit in just fine.
Rainbow Dash: Maybe I can teach you a thing or two on how to master the guitar.
James: That's more like it, I can use a guitar expert to help me out here.
Vinyl Scratch: Whose next?
Toby: I'll go for it.
Vinyl Scratch: Hmm, soft, smooth and passionate. I think I know an instrument that'll suit you, follow me.
So the group walked off with James carrying his guitar with him, then they arrived at where the trumpets and other horns.
Vinyl Scratch: I believe this instrument will suit you just fine, Toby, the tuba.
Toby: Oh boy, this is going to be tough, but I'm sure I can figure it out at some point.
Applejack: Don't worry partner, we'll help you out and plus, I'm strong enough to carry this here thing so that way you won't strain yourself.
Toby: Thanks Applejack.
Vinyl Scratch: Well, who's left.
Thomas: I'm the one left.
Sunset Shimmer: I guess we've saved the best for last right here folks. (Giggles)
Thomas: Very funny.
Vinyl Scratch: Hmm, strong, full of leadership and courageous. I think there's one instrument that has your name written all over it.
So the group walked away to find Thomas' instrument, while Applejack carried Toby's tuba. They went to the keyed instruments and Vinyl pulled out one instrument that will suit him.
Vinyl Scratch: I believe this here instrument will be the quarter stone of your band my friends, the keytar for your fearsome leader.
Thomas: Well then, I'm actually honored. Thanks Vinyl.
Vinyl Scratch: No problem dude, and if you need anything else, music-wise, you know who to turn to.
Rarity: If you like darling, I can teach you on how to properly master the keytar.
Thomas: Thanks Rarity.
Rarity: No problem dear.
Vinyl Scratch: Well then, I believe you guys will shine as bright as the sun is shining, take care you guys. And if you like, I'll be happy to tag along.
Sunset Shimmer: That would be nice, thanks Vinyl.
Vinyl Scratch: No problem Sunset.
The group walked out of the store with their new instruments in hand, later on, the girls helped the Steam Team train and master their instruments, they were some mishaps, but eventually they managed to get the hang of it. In the band room, they finally played their music to the Mane 7 and Starlight. The girls are very impressed by their performance, when they finished, the girls clapped and cheered for their friends. The Steam Team band is born. Around night, the Steam Team and the girls are in bed, minus Sunset and Thomas, they were on the couch talking.
Sunset Shimmer: So, did you have fun today?
Thomas: I did, I like the fact that we finally got a band of our own, minus the brass band that we have on Sodor, but other than that, it was so much fun performing in front of you guys.
Sunset Shimmer: Same here, I had fun helping you guys find your respective instruments.
Thomas: And I thank you and the girls for helping us find them, I can't thank you guys enough for your help.
Sunset Shimmer: (Blushes) Aww, thanks Thomas, you're so sweet.
Thomas: (Yawns) Well, I'm going to turn in for the night, see ya in the morning.
Sunset Shimmer: See ya tomorrow Thomas.
After Thomas went into the bedroom to get some sleep, Sunset peaked in to see if he is still asleep, which she's right, because he won't hear what she had to say next.
Sunset Shimmer: Oh, tomorrow is finally going to be the day I confess my love for Thomas. He's just so darn cute, I just can't get enough of him. And I've probably planned out the day for our romantic date. (Sighs) This is going to be so magical, I just know it. Well, time for me to get some sleep.
So without hurry, she get herself ready for bed, ready for the big day.
Characters in Order:
1. Rainbow Dash
2. Sunset Shimmer
3. Twilight Sparkle
4. Applejack
5. Spike (Dog)
6. Fluttershy
7. Rarity
8. Pinkie Pie
9. Starlight Glimmer
10. Thomas
11. Emily
12. Gordon
13. Edward
14. Henry
15. Percy
16. James
17. Toby
18. Rebecca
19. Vinyl Scratch
20. Nia