Not much really happens in this one...
Just some little stuff to move the plot along :3
Sonata gasped when the crowd parted, and she saw a large, graceful, white alicorn standing there. She recognized who it was, but it was a face she hadn't seen in hundreds of years. But the last time she'd seen her, she and her fellow sirens had been attacking Canterlot. And that's...that's when Star Swirl came. The large alicorn stepped forward, her expression stern as her eyes were locked with Sonata's. She walked through the crowd, stopping right in front of the siren. She looked down at her.
"Hello, Sonata." She said it a voice that hinted that she wasn't exactly happy to see her again. Sonata's ears lowered submissively. Then, suddenly, a familiar purple alicorn appeared next to her, and looked at the siren in surprise and worry.
"Sonata! What happened?!" The blue siren growled.
"Why don't you ask them..." She muttered, motioning to the ponies surrounding them. Celestia looked to her subjects.
"Would somepony mind explaining to me what happened here?" She demanded. Lyra stepped forward.
"The sirens had been causing mayhem among us, and so, when I saw her, I did what any sensible pony would do, and temporarily paralyzed her so that she wouldn't be able to get away and cause more trouble." She said with a proud smile. Celestia shook her head before lowering it, touching her horn to Sonata's head. With a glow, the siren felt her body spasm again, similar to how she felt when she was struck with the paralysis spell, before Celestia lifted her head again. Sonata blinked in surprise when she found herself suddenly able to move her tail, then her legs, and finally, she was able to lift her head from the ground. Celestia looked at Lyra.
"Next time, leave such things to the authorities of the law to determine what should be done." She said unhappily. The mare seemed to deflate at this, and she pouted. Celestia then looked to Sonata again.
"You. Follow me." She said. Sonata looked nervously at her, but nodded.
"Y-yeah, okay..." She muttered. Celestia turned and spread out her large wings.
"Princess Celestia, what should I do?" Twilight asked.
"You come with us." She said. Twilight nodded and spread her wings out as well. The two alicorns took off into the air at incredible speed, and Sonata lifted into the air and took off after them. She lowered her ears sadly when she heard the disgruntled sounds of the crowd behind her.
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Sonata followed close behind the two curiously until she realized where they were headed. Her eyes widened, and she gulped. Canterlot. They were heading to Canterlot. Sonata wanted to disappear right then and there, because the last time she was there, she didn't exactly make friends. Quite the opposite. They flew over the gorgeous city, over the buildings, over the royal guards, and over all the other ponies that lived there...who were glaring suspiciously at her. She tried not to look at them and keep moving. In no time at all, they were at the entrance to Princess Celestia's castle. Sonata knew what to do, and transformed into a pony. With a nod from Celestia, they were let inside by the royal guards. She led the two to a lone room where there was a large table and many chairs surrounding it. It appeared to be some sort of conference room. Twilight entered and hopped onto one of the chairs. Celestia stood by the door, waiting for Sonata to enter. Sonata hesitantly slinked inside and went up to a chair. Celestia entered as well and closed the door behind them. She walked over and took a seat on the largest of the chairs.
"Sit." She told the blue pony. Sonata sighed and climbed into one of the chairs. She sat down and looked at Celestia both expectantly and anxiously. Why did the ruler of the land want her, and why did she want to talk to her personally? Finally after a bit of an awkward silence, Celestia unexpectedly flashed a small smile at the siren-pony. "Sonata Dusk." She said.
"Y-yes?" She responded unsurely.
"Do you know why I've brought you here?" Sonata looked to her left, then to her right, searching for an answer. Finally, she shrugged her shoulders and shook her head slowly. Celestia smiled warmly at her. "Don't worry, you're not in trouble." She assured her. "Now, I've heard reports from my dear fellow princess, Twilight, that ponies have begun fighting over trivial matters, and that it's been happening in other places, too. We just got news of fights breaking out in Appleloosa and only recently in Baltimare."
"I-I swear it wasn't me! I promise!" Sonata defended. Celestia chuckled.
"I know it wasn't you. A sweet thing like you wouldn't be likely to cause such...unorthodox chaos. Plus, you're not in Baltimare, obviously, so it can't be you." She said. Twilight smiled at the blue pony.
"That's right." Her smiled then faded to a more serious expression. "But that rules only one out. There are three of you. The only question is...is it Adagio or Aria? Do you know who's been doing this, Sonata? Or is it both of them?" Sonata shook her head, but stayed silent. "Then who is it?" Sonata lowered her ears and looked to the side. She didn't want to tell them. Now only did she not want to sell out the one she loved in fear that they might banish her or something just as bad, but she knew that, by doing so, Aria would know that she had told them, which would cause the other siren to hate her even more, and probably never be able to trust her again. Sonata would rather die than let them be separated for good. She now knew what she had to do.
"I...I can't tell you." Celestia raised an eyebrow.
"Why not?"
"Because...because I think...that I can do it alone." Twilight looked bewildered.
"But wouldn't you rather have the royal guard backing you up?" She asked. Sonata shook her head.
"No, this is something personal. This isn't your business or concern. It's mine." Celestia banged a hoof on the table, causing Sonata to flinch.
"This is happening all over Equestria. My land. I think it's within my concern." Sonata looked at her pleadingly.
"No, please, I have to do this! There's no other way! She won't listen to anyone, but she's more likely to listen to someone who's closer to her." Sonata said, putting a hoof to her chest. Celestia and Twilight exchanged glances before turning back to Sonata. Celestia sighed.
"Fine. I will give you three days to neutralize the source of the chaos. And if you fail, then I will have no choice but to take the situation into my own hooves, and I can promise that I will be a lot less merciful." Sonata gulped, but dipped her head respectfully.
"Yes, ma'am." She said. "Thank you."
Who thinks Sonata can do it?
