Chapter 13: Band Practice
Back at the ball room:
The other are here getting their instruments ready for the gala which is happening in another few hours. Twilight and her friends along with their human counterparts are in the ballroom. While the human version of themselves are getting their instruments ready. The others are putting the finishing touch for the gala.
"Well I think everything for the band is ready," Human Rainbow replies happily.
"Indeed and I hope you like the dresses I made for our performance," Human Rarity adds happily.
"Where's Sunset anyway?" Pinkie asks.
"Right here," Sunset calls with Princess Celestia and her parents.
The girls turn to see Sunset with the princess and two ponies walking towards them.
Human Twilight and the girls go to see Sunset. Twilight says, "Hi Sunset how did thing goes with your parents?"
"It happen a lot better than I thought actually." Sunset answers feeling a lot better now.
Pinkie notice the two other ponies with Sunset and Princess and asks, "Is that them?"
"Yes girls these are my parents. This is my mother, Sunny Day," Sunset says introducing her parents to her friends.
"Hello," Sunny says with a smile.
"And my father, Moon Stone," Sunset adds.
"Nice to meet you," Moon Stone replies.
"Mom, Dad, these are my friends from the other world, and yeah they look like Twilight and the others but they lived in a different world," Sunset explains making sure they understand what is going on.
"I agree," Her father says.
Then the human girls go to see her parents and introduce themselves to Sunset's parents.
"Hello, I'm Twilight Sparkle and this is my dog Spike," Human Twilight introduces herself and her dog. Her dog replies while barking.
"Hi I'm Rainbow Dash, lead guitarist of the Rainbooms and captain of every team of Canterlot High Wondercolts," Human Rainbow says with pride and strumming on her guitar.
"Howdy name's Applejack," Applejack introduces herself.
"My name is Rarity, very pleased to meet you," Rarity says politely.
"I'm Fluttershy and this is my pet bunny Angel," Human Fluttershy replies holding her bunny.
"And I'm Pinkie Pie party throwing and planning committee of CHS," Human Pinkie says as she is jumping with excitement.
"It's so nice to meet you all, and I'm glad that you all are taking care of our daughter," Sunny says.
"Glad we can help," Fluttershy replies happily.
"So girls how did you girls enjoys your day?" Sunset asks happily and making sure her friends are having a good day.
"It was awesome," Human Rainbow answers with excitement.
"I really liking being here," Human Fluttershy says happily.
"And being with our counterparts is interesting," Human Twilight says happily.
"And then we all pony up," Pinkie adds screaming out of nowhere.
Sunset looks at the girls with a surprised look on their face, realizing she's not the only one who pony up today. Sunset asks, "You guys too?"
"Yeah," Human Rainbow Dash says.
"We all did," Human Fluttershy replies.
"So did I," Human Twilight replies.
"And it feels great," Human Pinkie replies happily.
Sunset is not too surprised about them ponying up anymore. She decides to let it slide and says, "So what are we doing now?"
"Well we're getting your instruments ready so you guys can practice," Princess Twilight explains
"And Discord said he's going to give us snacks," Pony Fluttershy adds.
Human Fluttershy turns to her pony counterpart and asks, "What kind of snack?"
Fluttershy gets a little nervous and then she says, "Chocolate milk and cotton candy."
Everyone in the room simply stare at her for a little because Discord decided to give them cotton candy and chocolate milk.
"That's it," Human Rainbow says a little annoyed
Then Pony Rarity says, "Well, I did ask him to give us some salads, fruits, and drinks."
"Don't forget some cheese," Pony Pinkie adds happily.
"And he did say we was bringing some cookies and other treats," Princess Twilight adds.
"That's good because I'm hungry," Sunset says.
"And then after we're done eating, why don't we give Sunset's parents an early performance and we're doing Sunset's song," Human Applejack says as she is looking at Sunset.
Then the everyone in the room is looking at Sunset with a smile thinking it's a good idea. Sunset did hear what Human Applejack said and notice everyone looking at her happily. She then realize they want her to perform. She gets nervous and says, "Oh, I don't know."
"Come on Sunset, it will be fun," Human Twilight says trying to give Sunset some encouragement.
"Why?" Sunset asks feeling more nervous about it.
"One, we need to practice,"Human Rainbow explains.
"Two, we got to entertain your parents," Human Pinkie adds happily.
"And three, we can show them that we can pony up while playing our instruments too," Human Rarity adds feeling excited.
"Now that's I really like to see," Sunny Ray replies happily.
"I will like see it too," Moon Stone adds very eager to see his daughter perform.
"Come on Sunset we want to see it too," Pony Rainbow asks eagerly.
Discord poofs out of nowhere and says, "Oh I hope something exciting happens."
"I will like to see it too," Princess Celestia replies too.
Sunset can see that everyone wants her to sing. She starts to blush and says, "Okay, I'll do it."
"That's my girl," Monn Stone says to her daughter.
"Yay!" The girls screams happily.
After getting their instruments ready, Princess Twilight along with Spike the dragon and dog, Sunset's parents, the princess, and Discord are sitting on chairs waiting for the humans band to get started.
"Let's get ready to rock," Rainbow screams eagerly.
"Let's do it," Sunset says with excitement.
"One! Two! Three! Four!" Pinkie screams while banging her drum sticks together, signaling the girls. After the that the girls starts to sing and they are already start to pony up.
Sunset Shimmer:
Power
Was all I desired
(I desired, all I desired)
But all that grew inside me
Was the darkness I acquired
When I began to fall
And I lost the path ahead
That's when your friendship found me
And it lifted me instead
Like a phoenix burning bright
In the sky
I'll show there's another side to me
You can't deny
I may not know what the future holds
But hear me when I say
That my past does not define me
'Cause my past is not today
Ambition
Is what I believed
Would be the only way
To set me free
But when it disappeared
And I found myself alone
That's when you came and got me
And it felt like I was home
Like a phoenix burning bright
In the sky
I'll show there's another side to me
You can't deny
I may not know what the future holds
But hear me when I say
That my past does not define me
'Cause my past is not today
After hearing trh performance, everypony starts clapping and cheering. Princess Twilight and her friends knows that they are going to be a big hit at the gala tonight.
"That. Was. Awesome," Pony Rainbow screams with excitement.
"What was amazing," Pony Fluttershy adds impress by the performance.
Pony Rarity looks at Princess Twilight and asks, "Twilight is that what happen when you were dealing with the sirens?
"Something like that," Spike the Dragon answers.
"Wow honey, that is very interesting," Sunny Ray says with a smile.
"You're right that is incredible, wait till some of my friends see you tonight," Moon Stone replies happily.
"Thank," Sunset says feeling embarrassed.
Sunny Ray looks at her husband and thinking now will be a good time to tell her the news. Moon Stone looks at her and he understand why she is thinking. So he nods his head agreeing to the idea. Then they booth make their way to their daughter to tell her the news.
"Sunset there is something we do like to tell you," Moon Stone says coming up to Sunset.
"What's that?" Sunset asks with a smile.
"Well we're hopping you will come back and visit us very soon," Moon Stone answers happily.
"Don't worry I'll make sure to visit during some of the weekends and holiday," Sunset answers and going to make sure that she does.
"Good because your father and I need to tell you something," Sunny Ray replies happily.
"What is it?" Sunset asks curiously.
Sunny ray golds her tummy with her hoof and smile happily and calmly. Then she says, "We're having a baby."
"What?!" Which is all Sunset can say in a state of shock. While the girls gasp with a surprised look on their face.
"Thats right, you're going to be a big sister," Moon Stone adds happily.
"A baby! That's so exciting!" Pinkie screams happily.
"Wow Sunset, you're going to be a big sister," Fluttershy replies happily.
"Congratulations," Applejack says to Sunset happily.
Pinkie then starts to think of different things to do after find out this news. She says, "Okay, I need to plan a baby shower, and make sure we let your parents visit our home world in Canterlot City, and plan on babysitting and a play date with the twins, Pumpkin Cake and Pound Cake, and…" Before Pinkie can say anything else, the Human Rainbow covers Pinkie's mouth her hand with a annoyed look on her face.
"Woah Pinkie, the baby isn't even here yet," Sunset says trying to calm Pinkie down.
"What I got to be prepared," Pinkie replies, shrugging her shoulders with a smile on her face.
"I.. I don't know what to say… this is going to be amazing. When is it do?" Sunset says feeling so happy that she having trouble saying about this great news and the fact she is going to be a big sister.
"9 months," Moon Stone answers.
"Do you know if it's going to be a boy or a girl," Pony Pinkie asks excitedly.
The couple simply laugh after hearing that question. Sunny Ray says, "We don't know yet."
"Aw, more waiting," Pony Pinkie says sadly.
Everyone laugh because of Pony Pinkie's mood. Everyone is excited about the gala tonight, and are excited to perform. After that, they decide to continue practicing until it's time for them to get into their dresses for one of the biggest event in Equestria. That this point Sunset is feeling a lot better about being in Equestria seeing her parent and enjoying them along with her friends, she can't wait for the gala tonight.
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