The next day had arrived as you and the Rainbooms were practicing the counter-spell in Applejack's garage. It wasn't exactly going well due to Twilight singing off-key which was very distracting to the rest of you as you kept messing up on notes. This meant that the girls couldn't transform into their Pony-Up forms.

Eventually, the song ended as you all had disappointed looks.

Spike: Eh, that sounded... way better than the last... five times you've played it. Heh heh.

He said while trying to lift your spirits. Bic Mac walked by the nearby window and gave a truth bomb.

Big Mac: Nnope.

He said before leaving.

Rainbow Dash: I think it's pretty obvious what's going wrong with this counter-spell.

Applejack: You're turnin' what should be the chorus into a five-minute guitar solo?

She said while feeling a little annoyed at Rainbow Dash's attitude.

Rainbow Dash: I have to pick up the slack somehow! Are you guys even trying?!

Fluttershy: I'm trying.

(Y/N): We're all trying Rainbow. We just need to get more practice in and the counter-spell will be ready.

Twilight Sparkle: It's fine. It'll be fine.

She said before laughing nervously.

Twilight Sparkle: One more time from the top!

Rarity: Or, perhaps we could take a short break, try on some of the wardrobe choices I've put together?

She suggested before pulling out a clothing rack from seemingly nowhere.

Rarity: I'm particularly fond of this one.

She said before pushing the rack away revealing her to be wearing a fancy outfit of sorts.

Rarity: Eh, of course we could always go with something a bit more modern.

Applejack: We're tryin' to save our school here. Enough with the costumes!

She scolded Rarity who was now wearing a Daft Punk outfit.

Rarity: *robotic voice* Oh, you can never have enough costumes!

(Y/N): Just calm down AJ. All Rarity wants to do is bring some flare and fashion to our band.

Pinkie Pie: Yeah! She just wants to make things fun! Isn't that what being in a band supposed to be?

She said while unhappy before playing a rimshot on her drum set.

(Y/N): Pinkie's also right. The whole idea of a band is friends coming together to have fun and play music. Look, we're all going through a lot right now with the sirens taking over the school and everyone being under their spell, but we can't freak out and lash out at one another. We need to try and get through this as a team. We can't let the Dazzlings get to us by letting ourselves yell at each other over petty arguments. As the old saying goes, "there's no I in team."

Twilight Sparkle: Y/N's right. The only way to win this thing is to work together and get along.

(Y/N): Exactly Twi. Now, we can all have fun during the Battle of the Bands, as long as she doesn't hog the spotlight the whole time.

You said while pointing at Rainbow Dash.

Rainbow Dash: Hey! Why am I the one that's being singled out?

(Y/N): Because let's just face the facts Rainbow, ever since this whole thing started, you've been acting a lot more egotistical and full of yourself lately by claiming that this is "Your" band. You've gotta understand that this is a united effort and that this is OUR band. So, if I were you, I'd take this new attitude of yours and bury it alive.

You said in a stern voice.

Sunset Shimmer: Uh, I hate to interrupt you all, but honestly, we don't have time for any of this.

She got everyone's attention.

Sunset Shimmer: You're supposed to check in at the Battle of the Bands in fifteen minutes!

You all gasped before you began to panic as you all ran around the room like a chicken with it's head chopped off while hastily getting ready for the competition.

Twilight Sparkle: What? But it's not ready! If we play our counter-spell in the first round and it doesn't work, the sirens will know what we're up to and make sure we don't get a chance to play it again!

She said which made everyone stop whatever it was they were doing.

(Y/N): Twilight's got a point there. If we try the counter-spell on the first round and it fails, then the sirens will catch onto what we're trying to do and they'll make sure that we won't get a second chance. We'll just have to buy ourselves some time in order for Twilight to be able to come up with the counter-spell.

Rarity: But how do you propose we do that?

(Y/N): By competing in the Battle of the Bands for real this time.

Rainbow Dash: In that case, I'll take over lead vocals again and we stay alive until the finals! We unleash the counter-spell then!

She turned to Twilight.

Rainbow Dash: You'll have figured it out by finals, right Twilight?

She asked while Twilight looked nervous.

Spike: Of course she will.

He said while jumping in.

Spike: Twilight Sparkle's never met a problem she couldn't solve. Right, Twilight?

Twilight Sparkle: Right.

She said in a not so confident voice which you couldn't help but notice.

Rainbow Dash: Then let's go win us a Battle of the Bands!

She said as everyone had left the garage except for you, Twilight, and Spike.

(Y/N): Spike, would you stop speaking for Twilight already?

Spike: I'm just saying that she really knows how to solve any problem that comes her way is all.

(Y/N): Well, no offense, but your not helping. I told you all to not put so much pressure on her during this. Twilight is incredibly smart, don't get me wrong, but she doesn't have all of the knowledge in the world to be able to fix every single thing that she faces. All your doing is just putting even more pressure on her which is unneeded.

Spike sighed at that.

Spike: Yeah, you're right. I'm sorry Twilight.

She knelt down and patted his head.

Twilight Sparkle: It's alright Spike. It's great that you have faith in me, but it's like Y/N said, I can't just instantly solve everything that I come across.

She stood back up and looked at you.

Twilight Sparkle: Thank you Y/N.

(Y/N): It's no trouble at all Twilight. Now, come on. We shouldn't keep the others waiting.

You said while walking ahead of them as they followed you out.

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Later at the CHS gym, everyone had gathered for the start of the Battle of the Bands. All of the competitors where currently seated in the bleachers while Principal Celestia and Vice Principal Luna were on stage as Celestia was giving a speech.

Principal Celestia: Welcome to the first ever Canterlot High School Battle of the Bands. I believe I speak for everyone when I say it is by far the greatest thing we have ever done here at this school!

This made all of the competitors cheer.

Principal Celestia: We are so glad our three newest students encouraged us to turn this event into something exciting!

She said while referring to the Dazzlings who sat on the top row of the bleachers.

Vice Principal Luna: But, as this is now a competition, we can only choose one winner. Who is it going to be?

As soon as she said that, the students instantly started glaring and arguing with each other. The green mist appeared once more as the Dazzlings fed off of it. This made them grin sadistically.

Adagio Dazzle: You feel that, girls? Our true power is being restored.

She said to Aria and Sonata before you and the Rainbooms walked into the gym to which the Dazzlings noticed.

Adagio Dazzle: And that's before we've tapped into the strongest magic here.

She said while referring to you and the Rainbooms.

Aria Blaze: But the Rainblossoms, or whatever they're called, aren't under our spell. How exactly are we supposed to get to their magic?

Adagio Dazzle: The Rainbooms are just as capable of falling apart as anyone else. They just need a little... push in the wrong direction. I have a feeling everyone here is going to be lining up to give them a shove.

Aria Blaze: What about that Y/N guy? He's showing signs of being corrupted, but he clearly hasn't given in yet. What's your plan with him?

Aria couldn't help but ask. Adagio grinned in response.

Adagio Dazzle: Oh, don't worry about that. I already have something VERY special planned for him. *thinking* I can already see it now. Just one bad event will make him ours. And I'll get to see whatever it is he's hiding deep within him. This... inner evil that I sensed when we met. Oh, I just can't wait to see it!

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The Battle of the Bands has now begun as the first band that was up was Snips and Snails. They decided to do a freestyle rap... a very poorly performed freestyle rap. This included terrible beatboxing, horrendous rhymes, and awful dancing. The only ones who seemed to enjoy it were Pinkie and Sonata as everyone else was either cringing or displaying looks of bafflement.

Snips and Snails finally ended their horrible rap with a mic drop which caused some really loud feedback as you all had to cover your ears from the high-pitched noise.

Principal Celestia: Please do not drop the microphones.

She said in a very displeased and unimpressed voice. Snips and Snails soon hi-fived each other before they walked off the stage.

Snips: In your face, Rainbooms!

He said before they passed by you and the girls and left.

(Y/N): Wow... just... just wow. And here I thought that I was the cringeworthy one. What with my terrible puns and such.

They all chuckled at that.

Applejack: Least we know one group who won't stand in the way of us gettin' to the finals.

She said while being smug about it.

Rainbow Dash: Let's get ready to rock!

She said excited.

Pinkie Pie: Wait! Where's Rarity?

(Y/N): Yeah, where is she?

Rarity: Oh! Here! I'm here!

She called out while slightly panting as she made her way over to you all. You noticed that she was now wearing a sort of hippie-inspired outfit with metal fringes hanging off of it.

(Y/N): Huh. It actually looks rather nice on you Rarity.

Rarity: Why, thank you Y/N darling. Finally, someone who understands. I mean, we'll be performing in front of an audience. I'm not going to wear something fabulous? Hmph.

She said which made Applejack facepalm.

(Y/N): Come on AJ, she's trying to make an effort here.

Rarity: Exactly darling.

Applejack: *sigh* Whatever. Let's just get to it already.

You and the girls made to the stage while Sunset and Spike stood behind the curtains to watch.

Twilight Sparkle: Remember, we have to be good enough to make it through but not so good we let the sirens see the magic within us.

(Y/N): Twilight's not wrong there. If the Dazzlings see your magic when you transform then they'll know what we're up to.

Rainbow Dash: Got it! Be cool enough to win, but not so cool that we end up showing off the whole ears and tails and rainbows thing. Sooo... about twenty percent less cool.

You stared unblinking at her while thinking about her odd form of calculating before speaking.

(Y/N): That's... one way to put it I guess.

You then got a smirk on your face.

(Y/N): Now then ladies, let's win ourselves a Battle of the Bands.

Pinkie Pie: One! Two!

She tapped her drumsticks as you all began to play.

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You and the Rainbooms began to play the song called "Shake Your Tail." The performance... did not go to plan due to some of the other competitors deciding to sabotage you and the Rainbooms. Firstly, Photo Finish and her band grabbed a few magnets and tied them to some strings. Since Rarity was wearing the metal fringes, they were easily magnetized to each other which allowed Photo Finish to swing Rarity around like a puppet. Soon after that, Pinkie tried to liven up the performance by using one of her drums as a party cannon and shot a whole bunch of confetti into the air. This didn't help as Twilight began choking on one before Fluttershy dislodged it by hitting the back of Twilight's head with her tambourine. Next, Snips and Snails took advantage of Fluttershy's stage fright by aiming one of the spotlights at her. This caused her to freak out and try to run from the spotlight. Meanwhile, Rarity tried pulling herself free from the magnets which resulted in her pulling too hard and ripping the sleeves off of her dress. She gasped at what happened before she started crying. Fluttershy hid behind the raised platform that Pinkie was on in order to hide from the spotlight.

Finally, the song came to an end as all of you had embarrassed looks. Principal Celestia and Vice Principal Luna applauded your performance while everyone else was silent before you all left the stage as Rarity cried the entire time.

Rarity: Ruined! Absolutely ruined!

Applejack: Rarity, were you tryin' to make us lose out there?!

She demanded.

Rarity: Wh- Oh! This was not my fault! This was an act of sabotage!

Applejack: Yeah, well, whoever did this couldn't have done this if you didn't insist on dressin' like... like... this!

She said while referring to Rarity's outfit. You, Twilight, Sunset, and Spike began to worry.

Applejack: We need to sound good! Is there some reason that concept seems to escape you?

Rainbow Dash: And what was with the confetti, Pinkie Pie? How am I supposed to shred if there's paper stuck in my frets?!

Fluttershy: It was pretty distracting...

She said while agreeing with Rainbow Dash.

Pinkie Pie: Ugh! Says the girl who was running from a light the whole time! A light!

(Y/N): Would you all just shut up and stop fighting!?

You yelled which got everyone's attention.

(Y/N): If you all continue arguing like this then the Dazzlings will be able to feed off of the magic within you.

Sunset Shimmer: Y/N's right and besides, you all still sounded much better than most of the other bands. I'm sure you'll make it to the next round. But it won't matter if you don't have that counter-spell ready.

She said as Twilight got a little nervous.

Sunset Shimmer: You all find a place to practice where the sirens can't hear you. I'll keep an eye on things around here.

(Y/N): Sunset's right. We still played a good enough performance to be able to move on in the competition despite being sabotaged by the other bands. We'll need to find someplace else to practice for now. I say we head over to the music room.

The Rainbooms nodded in agreement. You then turned to Sunset.

(Y/N): Stay safe Sunset.

Sunset Shimmer: I will. You guys just focus on getting the counter-spell ready.

You nodded in response before you left with the Rainbooms.

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A little bit later, we see you and the Rainbooms walking through a hallway while heading to the music room.

(Y/N): Come on, guys. Let's keep moving.

You took a moment to look back at the girls before you bumped into someone. You saw that it was Flash as he had a bit of an unimpressed look.

(Y/N): Oh, hey man. Sorry for bumping into you. The girls and I are gonna practice some more. By the way, good luck in your performance.

Flash didn't say anything at first before he spoke as if he didn't even hear you.

Flash Sentry: Uh, you guys hear something?

His band mates shook their heads.

Brawly Beats: Uhh-uhh.

Ringo: Uh, nope.

You were at first a bit confused by this before you brushed it off and spoke again.

(Y/N): I said, good luck in-

Flash interrupted you.

Flash Sentry: There it is again. So annoying.

He said in a rather annoyed voice. This confused you even more.

(Y/N): Flash, why are you acting like this? I thought you and I were buds.

Flash then inhaled deeply before responding.

Flash Sentry: Yeah, we were buds before you decided to team up with the Rainbooms here instead of joining my band!

He then turned his attention to Twilight.

Flash Sentry: And as for you Twilight, all you've done so far since getting here is to try and defeat me in the Battle of the Bands! I want this Y/N and Twilight, and you're both trying to take it from me! Some friends you guys are!

Twilight was visibly hurt by this.

Twilight Sparkle: B-But... that's not-

She was cut off when you decided to step in.

(Y/N): Look Flash, why don't you just back off already?! It's not my fault that you didn't bother asking me before the girls did! Also, don't you dare yell at Twilight since she's done absolutely nothing to you!

You both proceeded to glare at each other before Applejack spoke up.

Applejack: Come on, you guys. We've got things to do.

She said before the girls started walking off while Twilight was slightly crying from her feelings being hurt. You sighed before you reluctantly started to leave but not before Flash had one last thing to say.

Flash Sentry: You really think you're gonna win this thing?! Ha! I bet you have no idea what you're even doing!

You balled your hands into fists before stopping and turning back to him.

(Y/N): Oh, and you do?! We don't need to hear your poisonous words Flash, so just back off and LEAVE US ALONE!!!

You screamed at Flash in rage while showing your aura which intimidated him before he and his bandmates briskly walked off. You were breathing heavily while seeing your former friend leave before Sunset walked up to you and placed a hand on your shoulder which made you look at her. She had a fearful expression on her face which made you realize what you were doing. You immediately calmed down and followed the girls out.

Meanwhile, the Dazzlings were listening to the whole thing.

Adagio Dazzle: Tears already? This is only the first round.

She said while referring to Twilight which made the other two sirens chuckle.

Adagio Dazzle: As you can see girls, Y/N is almost under our spell. We just need to keep making him go through stressful situation after stressful situation and then his inner evil will be on full display for all to see. As for his friends, well, I don't think it'll be too difficult to corrupt them either.

Aria Blaze: Yeah, they've already begun bickering among themselves like little spoiled kids. It's only a matter of time now.

She said while grinning.

Sonata Dusk: Hey, once this is all over and everyone here is our mind slaves, we'll then be able to get some celebratory tacos afterwards right?

Adagio facepalmed at that while Aria groaned.

Principal Celestia (On P.A System): The next band to take the stage will be Trixie and the Illusions.

Adagio Dazzle: Better head back. We're supposed to go on after Trixie.

She said before they all started walking through the hallway. They were about to enter the gym before they rounded a corner which took them to a dimly lit hallway where Sunset Shimmer was waiting for them with crossed arms and a glare.

Sunset Shimmer: You're never gonna get away with this.

She said in a serious voice.

Adagio Dazzle: *mock tone* Why? Because you didn't?

She asked while mocking Sunset who's eyes widened with shock.

Sunset Shimmer: What?!

Adagio Dazzle: Oh, we know all about you, Sunset Shimmer. You've got quite the reputation at Canterlot High.

She said while she as well as Aria and Sonata began to circle around Sunset.

Aria Blaze: Waiting in the wings while your friends have all the fun?

Adagio Dazzle: Oh, yes, you girls are so tight. And yet... they didn't ask you to be in the band. Not even Y/N asked if you wanted to join them.

Aria Blaze: Probably afraid no one would want to see them play if you were in the group.

Sonata Dusk: Too bad! So sad!

Sunset Shimmer: No, you're wrong! Y/N has stood by me the entire time!

Aria Blaze: Probably only because he pities you.

Sunset Shimmer: No! Y/N really does care about me and so does his friends! I've been evil in the past but I've been doing all that I can to change myself from who I once was by proving that to everyone!

She said while the Dazzlings smirked the whole time.

Adagio Dazzle: And yet they still won't let bygones be bygones and just move on already. No. It seems that they still hate you for all of the terrible acts you committed. If it's any consolation, no one is going to remember you at all by the time we're done.

She said while bumping Sunset shoulder as she and the other two sirens walked towards the gym door. Before she entered however, Adagio stopped before turning her head back to Sunset.

Adagio Dazzle: Oh, and one more thing. I'm sure that you and I have both noticed that Y/N has... changed lately. If I were you, I'd convince your little friends to kick him from their band immediately before he does something drastic.

Sunset couldn't believe what she's hearing.

Sunset Shimmer: Kick him out?! No! My friends and I will never kick Y/N out of the band! Besides, the only reason he's acting this way is because of you three and your singing!

Adagio chuckled before turning more to Sunset.

Adagio Dazzle: Is it? Is it because of our magic? Or is there something else that he's not telling any of you? Something he wishes to keep hidden.

She said which Sunset wanted to deny at first before she actually started thinking. You... you wouldn't hide something like this from her and the others... right? No! No, it can't be! It's gotta be the Dazzling's influence over you. It's the only explanation... isn't it? Adagio gasped dramatically at seeing Sunset starting to question your trustworthiness.

Adagio Dazzle: *mock tone* Oh my! It seems that I know more about him than even you do! Some trustworthy friend that Y/N is! Oh, what a shame! It's always the cute ones.

She said while sadistically smiling before she went into the gym with Aria and Sonata as Sunset was left there in her own thoughts.

Sunset Shimmer: *thinking* She's... She's gotta be lying! If there was something going on with Y/N he'd tell us... he'd tell me. I confided in him about my past and how horrible I was so surely he'd do the same. I just... don't know.

She thought to herself before shaking away her thoughts and leaving.

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Some time later, the Dazzlings were up on stage behind the curtain while getting themselves ready for their performance.

Adagio Dazzle: Remember, girls. We want to save the good stuff for when our full power has been restored.

She said to Aria and Sonata who nodded while their pendants glowed slightly.

The curtains opened and the Dazzlings began to sing.

[Play Song: Under Our Spell.]

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The Dazzlings (Singing):

Oh-whoa-oh, oh-whoa-oh

You didn't know that you fell

Oh-whoa-oh, oh-whoa-oh

Adagio Dazzle (Singing):

Now that you're under our spell

Blindsided by the beat

Clapping your hands, stomping your feet

You didn't know that you fell

Sonata Dusk and Aria Blaze (Singing):

Oh-whoa-oh-oh-oh

Adagio Dazzle (Singing):

Now you've fallen under our spell

Sonata Dusk and Aria Blaze (Singing):

Oh-whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh

The Dazzlings (Singing):

We've got the music, makes you move it

Got the song that makes you lose it

We say "jump", you say "how high?"

Put your hands up to the sky

We've got the music, makes you move it

Got the song that makes you lose it

We say "jump", you say "how high?"

Put your hands up to the sky

Oh-whoa-oh, oh-whoa-oh

You didn't know that you fell

Oh-whoa-oh, oh-whoa-oh

Now that you're under our spell

Adagio Dazzle (Singing):

Listen to the sound of my voice

Sonata Dusk and Aria Blaze (Singing)

Oh-oh, whoa-oh-oh

Adagio Dazzle (Singing):

Soon you'll find you don't have a choice

Sonata Dusk and Aria Blaze (Singing):

Oh-oh, whoa-oh-oh

Adagio Dazzle (Singing):

Captured in the web of my song

Sonata Dusk and Aria Blaze (Singing):

Oh-oh, whoa-oh-oh

Adagio Dazzle (Singing):

Soon you'll all be singing along

Sonata Dusk and Aria Blaze (Singing):

Oh, whoa, oh

The Dazzlings (Singing):

We've got the music, makes you move it

Got the song that makes you lose it

We say "jump", you say "how high?"

Put your hands up to the sky

We've got the music, makes you move it

Got the song that makes you lose it

We say "jump", you say "how high?"

Put your hands up to the sky

Oh-whoa-oh, oh-whoa-oh

You didn't know that you fell

Oh-whoa-oh, oh-whoa-oh

Now that you're under our spell

Oh-whoa-oh, oh-whoa-oh

You didn't know that you fell

Oh-whoa-oh, oh-whoa-oh

Now that you're under our

Adagio Dazzle (Singing):

Spell

[End Song]

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Throughout the course of the competition, many bands were eliminated while you and the Rainbooms still managed to get through it. The competitors continued to argue which of course allowed the Dazzlings to feed off the negativity and grew stronger with each feasting. Meanwhile, Twilight was trying to finish up the counter-spell while the rest of the Rainbooms were arguing with each other over little things while Sunset just stood by and watched saddened by not being able to do anything about it. You weren't fairing well either as your headaches grew worse and worse as time progressed while the girls began to feel more and more concerned for you.

It was now the semi-finals as Flash and his band was eliminated by the Dazzlings as he stormed off in a huff which made you smile slightly. You were rather sick of his attitude lately so it gave you some level of satisfaction knowing that this really got to him. The only ones left in the competition now was you and the Rainbooms, the Dazzlings, and Trixie and the Illusions.

You and the Rainbooms were backstage while Sunset was speaking.

Sunset Shimmer: This is it! Last round and you're in the finals! Unless you think the counter-spell is ready to be played now.

She asked Twilight who only looked down at the ground nervously.

(Y/N): I'm guessing by that look the counter-spell's still not ready yet, is it?

You asked which made her even more nervous.

Applejack: Don't worry, Twilight. Finals aren't until tonight. We'll get in a little more practice before we're supposed to hit the stage. We won't let you down!

She said while the others voiced their agreement.

Twilight Sparkle: You won't let me down...

She muttered to herself sadly to which you and Sunset noticed.

(Y/N): *sigh* Twilight...

Fluttershy: Um, I was just wondering. We haven't played any of my songs yet, and...

Fluttershy tried to say but Rainbow Dash cut her off before she could finish her sentence.

Rainbow Dash: It's the semifinals. We gotta do "Awesome As I Wanna Be".

Fluttershy: Don't know why I even asked...

She muttered unhappily to herself.

(Y/N): Dash, come on. Why don't we play something else for a change? Fluttershy's got a whole bunch of songs that we could try out.

You said sternly.

Rainbow Dash: Look, we'll try one of them out later when we get to the finals Y/N.

(Y/N): *sigh* Fine, but like I said before, take this newfound egotistical attitude of yours and bury it alive.

You said sternly once more.

While you and the Rainbooms were preparing for your next performance, Trixie and the Illusions had gotten done with theirs as Principal Celestia and Vice Principal Luna applauded them.

Principal Celestia: Fantastic!

Trixie and her band mates which consisted of Lavender Lace and Fuchsia Blush left the stage as Trixie decided to taunt you and the girls.

Trixie Lulamoon: Hmph. You're never gonna top that performance, "Rain-goons". You shouldn't be allowed to when you have such a big advantage over the rest of us.

Rainbow Dash: My superior guitar playing and off-the-charts awesome singing voice?

She bragged proudly which made Trixie roll her eyes.

Trixie Lulamoon: Oh, don't be ridiculous, I mean them.

She said while pointing to you and Twilight.

Trixie Lulamoon: If you were really all that, Rainbow Dash, you wouldn't have needed to bring in two magical ringers to have half a chance. Everyone's talking about it.

Rainbow Dash: Ha! Puh-leeze! I could win this thing as a solo act and everybody knows it!

She said arrogantly while you and the others were annoyed by her attitude as you were facepalming while shaking your head. Trixie scoffed at this.

Trixie Lulamoon: Sure you could.

She said before she suddenly threw a smoke bomb which blinded you all before it cleared to reveal that Trixie had disappeared.

Pinkie Pie: She's gone!

She said dramatically before she noticed Trixie hiding behind the drum platform.

Pinkie Pie: Oh, wait. There she is.

She said as Trixie freaked out and ran away.

Principal Celestia: Next up, the Rainbooms.

She announced as your bandmates began heading to the stage with unhappy looks.

Spike: Knock 'em dead, Rainbooms!

He cheered.

Sunset Shimmer: I'll be here...

She said while grinning at first before she started getting a little sad.

Sunset Shimmer: Just... watching.

She finished sadly which you noticed.

(Y/N): Sunset... you wanna join the band... don't you?

You asked as she nodded.

Sunset Shimmer: I do... more than anything right now.

(Y/N): I see...

You thought for a moment before you looked at her and smiled.

(Y/N): Hey, maybe I'll convince the rest of them to let you join us. I'm sure we'll be able to squeeze in one more band member.

She perked up upon hearing this.

Sunset Shimmer: Really? You'd do that for me Y/N?

(Y/N): Absolutely. We're starting right now, so we'll talk later okay?

Sunset Shimmer: Okay. Good luck out there.

She said while smiling. You smiled back at her before you nodded and walked to the stage to join the others.

You all got your instruments ready before you all started playing.

[Play Song: Awesome As I Want To Be.]

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The Rainbooms (Singing):

Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!

Rainbow Dash (Singing):

Awesome as I wanna be

The Rainbooms (Singing):

Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!

Rainbow Dash (Singing):

Awesome as I wanna be

First you see me riding on a sonic boom

Got my guitar shreddin' up my latest tune

There is nothin' you can do to beat me

I'm so good that you can't defeat me

Rainbow Dash and the Rainbooms (Singing):

Yeah, I'm awesome, take caution

Watch out for me, I'm awesome as I wanna be

(Yeah!) I'm awesome, take caution

Watch out for me, I'm awesome as I wanna be

The Rainbooms (Singing):

Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!

Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!

You all continued to play the song as you were all getting irritated by Rainbow Dash's ego while she was showing off her guitar solo. However, she started getting carried away as you began to notice that her pony ears were starting to appear which meant that she was about to Pony-Up. Your eyes widened at this while you took a quick glance at Sunset who saw the whole thing as well. You were able to see in her eyes that she was about to do something drastic before you had a thought.

(Y/N): *thinking* No, I can't let her damage her reputation any more than it already is!

After you had your thought, you inched over to Rainbow Dash who was too busy playing her guitar solo to notice you. And then, after taking a deep breath to ready yourself, you gave a swift and hard kick to Rainbow's side which sent her flying into Twilight. This caused a Rube Goldberg-like effect as Twilight bumped into Rarity which dragged her down by her keytar causing her to accidentally kick Applejack's bass out of her arms as it landed on one of Pinkie's drums.

[End Song Here]

As a result, the song had come to a sudden end as the lights came back on before Fluttershy freaked out from stage fright and ran back behind the curtains. Sunset was surprised that you did that since she had a similar idea before you beat her to it. Rainbow Dash's pony ears went away as she glanced and glared at you while you looked at her. You then looked at both the Principal and Vice Principal who were not happy by what just happened.

Flash Sentry: Did you all see that?! Y/N's trying to take the spotlight for himself!

He shouted while smirking which made all of the students start to boo and jeer at you.

Octavia Melody: Only a true ruffian would do something like that!

Normal Norman: Savior of CHS? More like, loser of CHS!

You looked around at them while feeling slightly annoyed as the girls made their way backstage with some of them giving you dirty looks. You sighed as you left with them while the students were still booing at you. You made it back to the Rainbooms as they all looked annoyed.

Rainbow Dash: What was that for Y/N?!?!

(Y/N): Oh, gee! I don't know! Maybe it had to do with the fact that a certain rainbow haired egotist had gotten full of herself again and almost showed her magic to three evil creatures who are known for feeding off of said magic! I mean, what else was I supposed to do?!

You asked while annoyed.

Rarity: Ugh. Close the curtains? Unplug her amp? Anything else besides literally kicking her?

(Y/N): It wasn't that simple Rarity. I had to make a split decision and I went for it.

Rainbow Dash: Yeah well, it was a stupid decision! Because now I'm pretty sure that we're gonna be disqualified!

Applejack: You know what... I'm glad he did that.

Applejack spoke which made everyone look at her with shock.

The Rainbooms: What?!?!

She nodded before speaking.

Applejack: Ya'll heard me. I said that I'm glad Y/N did that. Because he wouldn't have done so if you weren't trying to show off as usual Rainbow Dash!

She yelled as they glared at each other before Trixie came up to you.

Trixie Lulamoon: Good show, "Rain-brooms". I especially liked the part where Y/N L/N, in a fit of jealous rage, knocked out Rainbow Dash mid-guitar solo.

She said while taunting you. You turned to her with a glare as your hands balled into fists once again.

(Y/N): *whisper* Jealous... rage?

You turned your body to her as your glare became a look of anger.

(Y/N): *whisper* You think... that I did that... in a fit... of jealous rage?

You asked her as your voice started to grow in volume. Trixie soon started to feel a little intimidated as she began backing away while you were walking to her.

(Y/N): You clearly don't know the first thing about me Trixie. Have I ever been known to be the jealous type? No. Have I ever been known to go out of my way to sabotage anyone? No. You know, you say that like I'm the only one who's ever been in the wrong here since the start of this competition. Yet, some of the other bands had tried to sabotage ours. So, for you to tell me that you can stand here in front of me with a straight face and somehow have the gall... the nerve... the AUDACITY to say that I'M the one who's at fault here is mind boggling! You wanna see rage Trixie Lulamoon?! I'LL SHOW YOU RAGE!!!

You screamed at her while your now darkened aura leaked all over your body as Trixie became fearful of you. The Rainbooms gasped before Applejack quickly came up behind you and grappled onto you and tried to pull you back as you struggled in her grip.

Applejack: Ngh! Rainbow, give me a hand here!

She demanded before Rainbow Dash nodded and ran up to your front and began pushing you. You tried angrily reaching for Trixie as she backed away before she put on a confident smirk.

Trixie Lulamoon: Hmph! Whatever. Trixie doesn't need to take anything you say seriously Y/N. The only thing she cares about is winning. Which is exactly what's gonna happen.

She then noticed Principal Celestia and Vice Principal Luna who were now backstage and a bit of a ways from you all.

Trixie Lulamoon: Ooh! Looks like they've already decided who'll be moving on to the finals! I'm guessing it wasn't too difficult a decision.

Meanwhile, the Rainbooms were trying their best to restrain you before you eventually started calming down.

Applejack: You alright now sugarcube?

She asked you worriedly. You were about to answer before the doors on the other side opened revealing the Dazzlings who started vocalizing around Principal Celestia and Vice Principal Luna as they started falling under their spell. Once more, your sudden headache came back as you grabbed your head to try and ease it. This one was by far the worst out of all of them as you fell to the floor while flailing in pain. The girls took a moment to check on you before Twilight spoke up.

Twilight Sparkle: Sunset, do you think you could take him outside for a moment and make sure he's okay?

Sunset nodded before she lifted you up by your arm and carried you out the door. The rest of them turned back to look at their Principal and Vice Principal.

Rarity: What can we do? There isn't gonna be another opportunity for us to play. And I had the most gorgeous outfit for the finals!

Applejack: Yup, 'cause that's the real tragedy here, Rarity – that you won't get to play dress-up!

Rarity: You know perfectly well that is not what I meant!

Rainbow Dash: You guys wanna keep it down? They're about to announce who's moving on.

Fluttershy: Who are you kidding? You know it isn't gonna be us.

Principal Celestia and Vice Principal Luna stood on stage to announce who would be moving onto the finals.

Principal Celestia: The band that will be joining the Dazzlings in tonight's finals is... The Rainbooms!

This shocked everyone.

Trixie Lulamoon: What?!

The Rainbooms: Huh?

Pinkie Pie: Did they just say, "the Rainbooms"?!

Trixie immediately got angry and stormed off.

Trixie Lulamoon: This isn't over!

She soon left while the Rainbooms walked back to the stage where Principal Celestia and Vice Principal Luna were.

Principal Celestia: Congratulations Rainbooms. You deserve it.

Pinkie Pie: Seriously?! We didn't even finish our—!

She couldn't finish her sentence due to Rainbow Dash elbowing her which silenced her. The Dazzlings soon stepped up on stage across from them.

Adagio Dazzle: See you at tonight's big show, Rainbooms. We are really looking forward to it.

She said while smirking evilly before the three of them left.

Rainbow Dash: Yeah, well... not as much as we are!

She tried to say a comeback. The Rainbooms then went out the same door you and Sunset went through while the other students booed and jeered at them. Meanwhile, Trixie was watching from afar.

Trixie Lulamoon: This is a travesty! A travesty!

She said in her usual over dramatic voice before the Dazzlings came over to her.

Adagio Dazzle: *mock tone* It really is! The Rainbooms don't deserve to be in the finals. Not when your band was so much better in the semis.

Aria Blaze: And wanted it so much more.

Adagio Dazzle: Alas, this is the way it's going to be. Dazzlings vs. Rainbooms.

Sonata Dusk: Unless, of course, the Rainbooms don't manage to make it to their set or held up for some reason.

This made Trixie start thinking before an idea came to her mind as she grinned and chuckled sinisterly.

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Meanwhile, the Rainbooms were walking through the hallway in order to check up on how you were currently doing. They continued walking before they saw you and Sunset sitting up against one of the walls. Sunset had a concerned look while you were staring at the ground with an exhausted look. She then saw the girls before she appeared to tell you something. She was most likely saying that she was gonna leave for a brief moment before she stood up and walked over to the Rainbooms.

Twilight Sparkle: So, how's Y/N doing?

Sunset Shimmer: *sigh* Well, he's still a bit irritated at Trixie, but for the most part he seems to have calmed down and his headache went away. So, how did it go? I assume you're out of the competition?

Rainbow Dash: Actually... we're not.

Sunset was confused by what Rainbow meant by that.

Sunset Shimmer: What do you mean we're not?

Rainbow Dash: I mean, we're not out of the competition. Both Principal Celestia and Vice Principal Luna were surely about to disqualify us before the Dazzlings came in and sang to them which made them change their minds.

Sunset Shimmer: But... but that doesn't make any sense. Why would they want us to win?

Each of the Rainbooms either shrugged or voiced their confusion.

Twilight Sparkle: It's a definite mystery alright.

Sunset nodded before she turned her head to look at you. You were currently just staring at the floor while seemingly in thought. She soon turned her head back to the others.

Sunset Shimmer: I'm really worried about him. You all saw how he acted towards Trixie.

They all nodded in response.

Sunset Shimmer: It's actually something that I wanted to talk to you all about.

They all turned their attention to her as she spoke.

Sunset Shimmer: As you all know, ever since the Dazzlings first got here, Y/N has been acting a lot more... aggressive and angry.

Applejack: Yeah, as much as I don't wanna admit it, yer right about that Sunset. He's definitely been actin' different lately. Not in a good way, I might add.

Twilight turned to the others.

Twilight Sparkle: Sunset and I actually talked about him the other day. She told me how he screamed at you all when you tried to check on him the first time he had that sudden headache.

Fluttershy: Y-Yeah, h-he was actually kind of... scary. Even though I don't wanna be scared of him.

Pinkie Pie: Yeah, I don't wanna admit it either, but he seems to be acting a lot like how everybody else has been acting.

Rainbow Dash: I think the question that we should be asking ourselves is... is he stable enough to get through the finals or not?

A thought soon came to Sunset's mind when Rainbow asked that question. Ever since her run in with Adagio and the other two Dazzlings earlier today, she's been contemplating about something... whether you're safe to be around or not. She wanted to believe that you were trustworthy and that you should stay with them, but another part of her was too focused on the potential danger you would pose if you were to fall under their spell. She then started thinking. Maybe Adagio was right about what she said, that maybe kicking you out of the band would be the best thing to do. She didn't want to do this, but she felt that it had to be done not just for your safety but for everyone else's as well. So, with her decision made, she looked back at the others and spoke.

Sunset Shimmer: Girls, I think I know what we should do, but it's not a decision that you're gonna like.

They looked at her before she took a deep breath and delivered her controversial answer.

Sunset Shimmer: I think we should kick Y/N out of the band.

This made all of the Rainbooms' eyes widen at hearing that as they all couldn't believe what she suggested.

Rainbow Dash: Kick him out?! We can't just kick Y/N out of the band.

Applejack: Rainbow's right. He's our friend and not to mention he'd be devastated if we did that.

The other girls voiced their agreement.

Sunset Shimmer: Look girls, I don't want this as much as you all do, but to be perfectly honest, Y/N is a liability. He's a remote controlled bomb ready to explode with the Dazzlings holding the detonator. If he was to fall under their spell, he'd be unstoppable.

She then looked at Twilight.

Sunset Shimmer: Twilight, imagine what would happen if he made his way to Equestria and that he's under their spell. Your friends as well as everypony else there will be in danger.

Twilight began thinking about that while feeling nervous about that possible outcome. Fear was starting to get the better of her as it lead to her believing that Sunset was right about this.

Twilight Sparkle: You... you might have a point there Sunset.

The others turned to Twilight with shocked looks.

The Rainbooms: What?!

Twilight Sparkle: Girls, as much as we don't want to, we need to face facts. With how he's been acting lately, there's a possibility that Y/N might fall under the Dazzlings' magic if he was to stay with us and that's a risk that we can't afford to take. The finals are our last chance to put a stop to all of this and we can't deal with the probability of anything going wrong. As much as it pains me to say this, we need to kick Y/N out. He'll most likely head home and be as far away from the Dazzlings as possible. He'd be safe and we'd be safe as well. We need to do this... for his sake.

The girls soon got to thinking. They at first didn't want to go through with this, but the more they thought about it, the more it started to make sense. Finally, after much thought and consideration, the girls came to a decision.

Rainbow Dash: *sigh* Alright, we'll do it. He's not gonna be happy though.

She said as the others reluctantly nodded in agreement. Twilight and Sunset nodded at that.

Sunset Shimmer: We know, but I'm sure he'll thank us for it when this is all over. And it's not like we're banning him permanently. He can rejoin once this is all over.

With that said, Sunset whistled over to you which got your attention as your head turned up to look at her. Sunset motioned for you to come over as you stood up and walked over to them.

(Y/N): Hey guys. I'm guessing because of my little interruption back there, we're out of the Battle of the Bands, aren't we?

Rainbow Dash: Actually, we aren't. The Dazzlings vocalized around Principal Celestia and Vice Principal Luna before they were able to disqualify us which I guess made them change their minds and let us get to the finals.

(Y/N): Really? I wonder why they would let us win. Heh, I bet Trixie wasn't too happy about that, was she?

You chuckled before you noticed that the girls all had upset looks which confused you as you didn't know what was going on.

(Y/N): Why do you girls look so upset? This is great! We can finally put an end to the Dazzlings once and fo-

Sunset Shimmer: Y/N, we need to talk.

She interrupted you. This made you raise an eyebrow.

(Y/N): Talk? About what?

Applejack: About you, sugarcube.

You were even more confused.

(Y/N): Me? Look, if this is about me kicking Rainbow Dash in the gym earlier, then I'm sorry, okay?

Rarity: That's not what we wanted to talk to you about, darling.

Rainbow Dash: We all got to talking and we came to a decision that you're not gonna like.

You stood silently while waiting to listen to what she had to say. Rainbow took a deep breath and laid down the bad news.

Rainbow Dash: We've decided that...we're kicking you out of the Rainbooms.

You stared at them unblinking for several moments while the girls were waiting to see your reaction to this. To their surprise though, you busted up laughing which they really didn't expect to see. I mean, you were known to be a bit of a jokester type person, but this was rather serious news being brought forth and this was how you were taking it? After another few moments, you stopped laughing and spoke.

(Y/N): Alright, that's a good one Rainbow. You almost had me there. For a moment, I thought you were actually being truthful about that. Now, come on. Let's be serious here. I'm not out of the band.

They all looked at each other nervously while realizing that you thought that they were joking about this. Jeez, you were most likely gonna take this harder than they thought.

Rainbow Dash: Umm, Y/N, we're not joking.

(Y/N): Pfft, yes, you are.

You said in a dismissive voice.

Rainbow Dash: No, we're not.

She said in a serious voice. You then looked at them with a seemingly forced smile.

(Y/N): Y-Yes, you are.

Your voice cracked a little when you said that.

Rainbow Dash: No. We're. Not. You're not in the Rainbooms anymore.

Your face started losing its grin as you turned to Applejack to confirm if Rainbow wasn't lying about this.

Applejack: She's tellin' the truth Y/N. We're kickin' you out.

As soon as she said that, your face immediately became sorrowful as you honestly couldn't believe what you were hearing.

(Y/N): But... but... why?

You asked in a somewhat upset voice.

Rainbow Dash: What do you mean why? Have you seriously not noticed what's been going on with you lately? You've become a lot more aggressive, a lot more irritated, and not to mention your headaches have gotten worse and worse over time. Don't you get it? You're not fully protected by your magic. You're starting to fall under the Dazzlings' spell.

(Y/N): But Rainbow, I've been doing a decent job of keeping it under control... for the most part at least. Plus, I've made it this far, haven't I? You're seriously telling me that you don't think I can handle the finals? Come on, you guys. I can do this!

Rarity: But, what if you can't darling? You would be near unstoppable if you were to be controlled by the Dazzlings.

(Y/N): But, I'm not though. I just need you guys to trust me on what I'm saying. You all do still trust me... right?

You asked in a slightly desperate tone of voice. You turned to Rainbow Dash to hear her answer. She wanted to say that she did in fact trust you, but she was afraid that if she told the truth, then you would never leave. So, she did what had to be done and reluctantly lied to you.

Rainbow Dash: No... I don't trust you Y/N. You're too much of a liability that we can't afford right now. I think that it's best that you should just go back home.

Your eyes widened even more at that before you turned to the others.

(Y/N): W-W-What about the rest of you? D-Don't ANY of you trust me?

You asked with your voice breaking from being saddened by this. You then looked to each of them.

(Y/N): Applejack?

She pulled her hat over her eyes and ignored you.

(Y/N): Pinkie Pie?

She turned her body to the side and quickly pulled a cookie out of her hair and ate it while her eyes were nervously darting all over the place to avoid looking at you.

(Y/N): Rarity?

She only looked at the floor while not once looking up.

(Y/N): Fluttershy?

Her eyes teared up and she turned her body the other way while quietly sobbing to herself. That only left two more people, Sunset and Twilight.

(Y/N): Sunset? Twilight? ...Please.

You pleaded in a desperate voice. Sunset sighed before speaking.

Sunset Shimmer: I'm sorry Y/N. We can't trust you right now.

Twilight was looking at the floor before she looked up at you and also sighed.

Twilight Sparkle: It's for your own good.

You honestly, truthfully couldn't believe what was happening right now. The group of friends that you've come to know for quite a while now, the group of friends that you've come to really like and trust, the group of friends that you've stood by and defended to no end, was now just up and kicking you out of the band. Your eyes began to water as you closed them in order to contain the rushing torrent of tears. How could they do this to you? How can they not trust you so suddenly especially when you've come this far together. How were they even able to come up with this cruel idea and somehow call it a good one? How... how... how dare they. HOW. DARE. THEY!! Your saddened expression was soon beginning to change into a scowl and then into that of rage filled anger. You opened your eyes and glared at your so called "friends."

(Y/N): You know what? Fine then. I guess this is how I get repaid for everything I've ever done for you girls, huh?

Rainbow Dash: *sigh* Y/N, look, we don't want to-

You instantly cut her off.

(Y/N): I thought we were friends. I thought that I could trust you guys to no end. But, clearly, my faith and trust were misplaced. I get what's really going on here. You all don't wanna admit to it but I can see it clear as day in your eyes. You're all afraid of me! So, that day at Carousel Boutique when I confessed to you all that I had magic and that you all said that you weren't afraid of me, that was a bold faced lie wasn't it?!

Twilight Sparkle: N-No, it wasn't!

You huffed while shaking your head.

(Y/N): *whisper* It was. I should have known all along.

Rarity: Y/N darling, please just calm do-

(Y/N): SHUT UP!! JUST SHUT UP ALL OF YOU!!

The sudden volume shift of your voice made them jump with fright.

(Y/N): Do you all honestly think you have ANY kind of right to do this to me after everything I've done for you girls? I helped you rekindle your friendship when Sunset broke it up, I helped you clean up the gym to reopen the Fall Formal, I revealed my magic to everyone else in this school out of confidence because you supposedly had faith in me, and I even risked my life for you all when Sunset turned into that demon and tried to obliterate you! And THIS is the thanks I get?! BETRAYING ME BY KICKING ME OUT OF THE BAND?!?! HOW DARE YOU ALL!!!

You screamed before you glared at Twilight and Sunset.

(Y/N): You two. I honestly thought that you both would have been against the idea of kicking me out and that I could actually trust you two. I mean, I helped YOU Twilight by getting your crown back and I also helped YOU Sunset by trying to get everyone in the school to like you again. Clearly... I wasted my time with you two.

You then turned back to all of them.

(Y/N): I wasted my time with all of you it seems. So, go ahead! Win the Battle of the Bands without me! I'll just be home by myself while you all get the glory of defeating the Dazzlings!

You soon started stomping away before you stopped and glared at them one last time.

(Y/N): Also, here's a little extra nugget of information. From this point on, I'm DONE with you all! If you ever find yourselves in need or in danger, DON'T COME CRAWLING TO ME!!!

You screamed one last time while your eyes flashed green for a second before you went out one of the building exits and slammed the door behind you. Silence. That's all there was for several moments as the Rainbooms stood with looks of regret and guilt. Some of them were rather hurt by your words while some of them understood your anger. Finally, after what seemed like an eternity of silence, Twilight was the first to speak.

Twilight Sparkle: *sigh* That was hard to do.

Sunset nodded.

Sunset Shimmer: Yeah, it was. But, at least he'll be safe now and away from this awful competition.

Rainbow Dash: Come on, you guys. Let's go. The finals will be starting later tonight and we've gotta practice the counter-spell some more.

She said with guilt in her voice as the others reluctantly nodded and they all began walking towards the amphitheater stage which was where the finals would take place.

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Meanwhile,

We see you angrily stomping your way back home as you passed by the soccer field while talking to yourself.

(Y/N): I can't believe those girls. They think they can just turn around and kick me out of the band? Hmph! Some friends they were.

???: Yes, it is quite the shame isn't it?

You heard a voice coming from your side and you looked to see the Dazzlings who were standing by while giving you "sympathetic" looks. You sighed since you didn't really want to see them either.

(Y/N): What do you three want? You came here to rub your victories in my face?

Adagio shook her head.

Adagio Dazzle: Oh, of course not dear. We came by because we couldn't help but overhear you talking to yourself... about how your friends banished you from their little band.

(Y/N): *sigh* They're not really my friends anymore. True friends wouldn't betray you this harshly like they did to me.

Adagio then stood behind you and placed her hands on your shoulders while moving her head over one of them.

Adagio Dazzle: And you're absolutely right about that. The way I see it, they don't deserve you.

Aria Blaze: They clearly weren't meant to be friends with someone as talented as you.

Sonata Dusk: Someone who just wanted to have friends who accepted him for him.

Adagio chuckled before walking up to your front.

Adagio Dazzle: You know... if you want... we could be your new friends.

The other two nodded in agreement while you stood baffled at her request. You raised an eyebrow before speaking.

(Y/N): *unconvinced voice* Really? You wanna be my friends? Even after you turned everybody else into spiteful minions for your cause?

Adagio Dazzle: How do you really know that it was us? All we did was just sing a little song while also suggesting that they have a little competition. They were the ones who took it too seriously by arguing with each other.

Her words then got you thinking about it a little bit more. That's when you really started considering the possibility that she had a point there.

(Y/N): You know what... you might actually be right about that. I've come to know these students as nothing more than immature, spiteful, little hellions who always have to riot or yell about the smallest little things. Not to mention that they're so idiotic and prideful that they never bothered to actually talk to each other when Sunset Shimmer was sending them those fake texts and emails to them. They're so prideful in fact that they never took my word when I said that Sunset had changed herself for the better. It's always about them. Them, them, and only them.

You then began pacing while you continued your long rant.

(Y/N): And I'll tell you this, the Rainbooms, my former friends, are definitely no exception. Much like the other students, they too were tricked by Sunset Shimmer who sent them fake texts and emails. But did they do the smart and mature thing by talking it out and seeing if the texts were really coming from themselves? No, they didn't! They split up their friendship and cut off all ties with each other completely! Canterlot High School? More like Canterlot Preschool! Because the students attending this place are nothing more than self-entitled, close minded, prideful, spoiled brats!

You finally finished venting as you took a moment to catch your breath.

(Y/N): I just... I just wish I could just control them all to make themselves behave. Like my own form of order. To be able to put them all in a straight line where none of them can act out and if they do...

Your now darkened aura flared in your hand.

(Y/N): *through clenched teeth* ...I'll make them personally regret it.

All three of the Dazzlings eyes widened at your last sentence before they looked at each other with mischievous and sinister grins before Adagio walked forward and spoke again.

Adagio Dazzle: You know, we could help you out on that department, if you want that is.

You looked back up at her with curious eyes.

(Y/N): You can?

Adagio Dazzle: Mm-hmm, you just need to be willing to... trust in me.

[Play Song: Trust In Me.]

[There should be a GIF or video here. Update the app now to see it.]

(A/N: Yeah, I know, this is from a Disney Live-Action remake, but I still rather enjoy this song as well as some of the others. Also, ignore the jungle sounds at the beginning.)

After the song was over, your eyes were closed as you now had a somewhat calm expression on your face. Adagio smiled at this and placed herself behind your back again like she did before.

Adagio Dazzle: As long as you stay by our side, all of your deepest desires shall become reality. And as for your revenge, there are certain ways of how you can achieve it. Seven different ways.

You opened your eyes to reveal that they had changed as they were more slitted looking.

(A/N: Pretty much like this except you pick the color for them.)

(Y/N): I'm listening.

You said in a much deeper and eviller sounding voice.

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We find ourselves back with the Rainbooms as they had made it to the amphitheater stage where the finals were taking place as they were all getting their instruments ready.

Rainbow Dash: Check, one, two. Testing, testing...

Rainbow said while doing a mic check while Sunset fiddled with the audio mixer as she increased the volume.

Rainbow Dash: Testing...

She spoke into the mic which caused a loud echo through the speakers before Sunset quickly turned the volume down which stopped the echo. Twilight sighed while thinking to herself.

Twilight Sparkle: I feel terrible for what we said to Y/N.

She said with guilt in her voice.

Applejack: It had to be done Twilight. As hard as it was, it needed to happen because now he won't be corrupted even further. Right now though, we just need to focus on beatin' the Dazzlings.

Fluttershy: I'm still confused by that. I mean, we were awful. Doesn't anybody else think it's strange that we're the ones that made it to the finals?

???: Yes, it's very strange.

A voice came up as the Rainbooms turned to see Trixie as well as her bandmates standing a bit of a ways from them on the stage.

Rainbow Dash: What are you doing here, Trixie? Pretty sure the losers are supposed to be up there in the cheap seats.

She said in a taunting voice while pointing at the seating area.

Trixie Lulamoon: The Great and Powerful Trixie is the most talented girl at Canterlot High. It is I who deserves to be in the finals. And I will not be denied!

She said before snapping her fingers. This made Fuchsia Blush pull a lever which suddenly opened a trapdoor to the storage room below that the Rainbooms were standing over to which they couldn't react to in time as they all fell in with a loud thud. However, Spike came from behind one of the speakers and saw what was happening before he rushed off in order to find help.

Trixie walked up to the edge of the trapdoor and looked down upon her adversaries with a cocky smirk.

Trixie Lulamoon: Like trapping fish in a net.

She giggled to herself before she looked to her side and smiled upon seeing something before she turned back to the Rainbooms.

Trixie Lulamoon: Now, I was just gonna immediately close these doors and leave you all down there, but it seems that a certain someone wishes to have a word with you all.

She said before walking away. The Rainbooms at first assumed that it was going to be the Dazzlings that they would see before they heard a single set of footsteps getting closer and closer to them. They didn't have to wait for very long as the person finally showed themselves. It was you. The Rainbooms were rather delighted to see you again as they smiled at your appearance.

Rainbow Dash: Y/N! Thank goodness it's you! You gotta get us outta he- WOAH!!

She was interrupted when a dark (F/C) aura surrounded her and threw her across the room where she landed hard against the floor.

Rainbow Dash: OWW!!! What the-

(Y/N): I suggest that you keep that fat mouth of yours shut.

You said in a dark voice as it was revealed to be you who threw Rainbow Dash via your telekinesis magic as evidenced by your hand glowing.

Applejack: Y-Y/N, what did you do that fo- GYAHH!

She too tried to say something before she was flung across the room just a few inches from Rainbow Dash.

(Y/N): The next one who speaks out of line will get the same treatment.

You said as they all looked at you while shocked by the way of how you were acting. You opened your now slitted eyes as you glared at them.

(Y/N): Poor little Rainbooms. Trapped with no hope of escaping. Do you feel humiliated? Do you feel betrayed and dishonored? Do you feel like you just had your heart violently ripped from your chest? Hmm? BECAUSE THAT'S HOW I FEEL!!!

You screamed at them as they jumped in shock. You then started pacing.

(Y/N): I really did have a lot of trust and faith in all of you, you know that? I truly believed that you were my friends... but I now see that it was all just a lie. I now see that you were all afraid of me from the very beginning but you didn't want to admit to it. Lies, Lies, and even more lies somehow. I was so foolish to believe in them. But, not anymore. You see, I now have three new friends who see me for me and won't be so cruel as to kick me from their band.

The girls immediately knew who you were referring to as they grew even more fearful.

(Y/N): Ever since the start of this competition, you've all been so blinded by your pride that you couldn't work out even the most minute of problems. We'll now, you can. You get to spend all the time in the world talking about your personal issues with each other down there as the Dazzlings and I rule this world.

You then looked at Twilight.

(Y/N): As for the fate of Equestria Twilight, the Dazzlings told me that once their full power was restored, that I could do whatever I wanted to it once they obtained all of the magic there. And my plan for Equestria... is that I plan to destroy all of it.

Twilight's eyes widened with fear after hearing that.

(Y/N): And when I say all of it, I really mean all of it. Every rock, every tree, every LIVING ORGANISM WILL FEEL MY WRATH UNTIL THERE'S NOTHING BUT ASH AND SMOKE!!!

You calmed yourself before continuing.

(Y/N): Consider this a punishment since you all wanted to act like spoiled toddlers.

You then turned away from them as you slowly walked away before saying one final thing.

(Y/N): I hope it was all worth it in the end.

You disappeared before Trixie reappeared.

Trixie Lulamoon: Oof, it seems as though you really irked him. You should REALLY not have done whatever you did to him. Anyways, see you never!

She laughed evilly as the trapdoor slowly closed, trapping the Rainbooms inside the storage room. You, meanwhile, were walking off the stage with a sinister smirk. You saw the Dazzlings in the distance and went to them.

Adagio Dazzle: I simply must applaud you for your little speech towards them, Y/N dear. How do you feel now that your revenge has been achieved?

You nodded while smirking.

(Y/N): Splendid. Much better than I've ever felt in a long time.

Adagio Dazzle: Good, that's what I was hoping for. There's only one last thing to do now. Restore our full power.

You nodded before going back to the stage. Adagio chuckled to herself once you were a decent enough distance away.

Adagio Dazzle: My, I've waited quite a while to see what he had hidden deep within him, and I must say, I'm not disappointed.

Aria Blaze: What's your plan with him now that he's on our side?

Adagio Dazzle: Oh, you'll see soon enough.

She turned back to the stage and chuckled at the Rainbooms current predicament.

Adagio Dazzle: I told you someone would give the Rainbooms a shove.

Sonata Dusk: Trixie didn't shove them. She pulled a lever.

She said which made Adagio facepalm while Aria groaned and rolled her eyes.

Aria Blaze: Go back to sleep Sonata.

She told her ditzy ally.

How's it going guys? Jordanwolfboy here! It seems as though our main hero has turned to the dark side! How will the Rainbooms get out of this mess?! Will Y/N ever go back to being good again?! Spoilers, he obviously does cause how could the rest of the story happen if he's evil? Anyways, I hope you all enjoyed and I'll see you in the thrilling conclusion to the Rainbow Rocks arc. Peace!