My Little Pony: Equestria Girls: Rainbow Rocks is the worst thing to have ever been invented by a human... Right next to the bagpipes.

Pushing myself as politely as humanly possible past these cardboard students, I continued seeking out the particular group of friends, directed by some people earlier upon asking. Why is it so bad you ask? Well, it'd take me a while to explain because basically everything is wrong in this movie. The best way to describe it is imagine walking through Lego on bare feet.

Yeah... That's about right.

Like its predecessor, Rainbow Rocks shares and continues on with the last problems the first flick had; weak story, underdeveloped characters, lack of morals and humour. It's real only saving graces are two certain aspects; the 'reformed' Sunset Shimmer, and that a few - but not all - songs that were clearly made for just to make more money - like all EQG - were surprisingly decent. Aside from which, this movie like the last one and the ones to come lacks which the show possesses; creativity and art.
So then are the flicks basically exposing Hasbro for being cold, shallow business frauds? I'll let you decide...

But the answer's yes.

Ah, there's the sound of generic pop music...

Sighing in exasperation, I proceeded to follow the muffled sounds back to its source. [bEEP]ing Starswirl, deciding to send me right smack-dab here instead of Equestria. Instead of home. Yeah, let me endure through more torment first before earning the warm embrace of my friends, and meeting the Goddess sparkling eyes of Twilight once more...

I sighed again, earning, instead, Sombra's own exasperation.

Just keep moving. The sooner this is all dealt with, the better.

Good point. And the more I approached, the closer and louder the music became.

"And when you walk these halls, you feel it everywhere!

Yeah we're the Wondercolts forever more ohh yeah!"

They didn't even try...

The door which had the practicing girls behind them opened quietly at my gentle push. Admittedly I was slightly nervous; though they were human versions, they were still human versions of my friends, and I was slightly anxious at seeing everyone again after how long it's been. My twenty-first Birthday wasn't all too long ago, and time, as we know it, operates differently between worlds, this one and Equestria especially.

"You can feel it! We are back!

And we're glad that we're better! Better than ever!"

The Human Six were oblivious to my presence, intent with smiles and grins at their own rehearsal for the Canterlot High Musical Showcase. Taking advantage of that, I leaned against the doorway with folded arms and a small smile. No reason to ruin their fun, despite my initial dislike from everything wrong which was this mockery of a world, for mine and Twilight's kind alike.

Hm? Noticed their extended hair and ears-?

Don't, get me started. I literally felt Sombra's smirk at my annoyed response.

"There was a time we couldn't see, past the differences.

That separated you and me, and it left us on our own."

We'll get back to this nonsensical plot point about the girls activating their magic through music in a moment. First, let's take a moment to address here how left out Sunset probably feels at this moment. I mean look at them, they're literally playing right in her face! Oh true she doesn't seem to mind, nodding and patting her knees to the beat, but I don't believe Twilight said to keep Sunset out of their activities in order to show her friendship. This was one of the many things I'll be fixing during my Godforbid time in this world.

Hm. You're sticking around then.

Obviously, since someone decided to have me dumped here than where I should be.

No answer from Starswirl.

Typical...

"We are all together! (Ah, ah, oh-oh-oh-oh!)

Now it's better than ever! (Ah, ah, oh-oh-oh-oh!)

Now that we are back on track! (Now... that... we... are...)

Yes, I'm so glad that we're better!

Better than ever!"

Hm? Is it over yet?

"Whoa-oh, oh-whoa-oh!

Oh yeah, we're better than ever!

Whoa-oh, oh-whoa-oh!

Oh yeah, we're better than ever!

Whoa-oh, oh-whoa-oh!

Oh yeah, we're better than ever!"

Now it's over.

Indeed. And, conveniently, their new adorned ears and hair-tails disappear right after the music finishes. Ain't that neat? Shaking my head a little, I waited patiently until the right moment after the girls were done patting themselves on the backs.

"Ehah! I still can't believe that happens when we play!"

"I know. It's complete and utter bull[bEEP], isn't it?"

Aren't you the King of all Praises?

I think I'd hold that title much suitably than you, Sombra.

The reactions, however, to my sudden tone was nothing short of amusing. Pinkie dropped her drumsticks, and the teenage girls all gasped in my direction. "Stardust?!" Glad to be recognized, though on this world I wouldn't particularly call it an honour. Pushing myself off the doorway, I was about to retort with sarcasm-

"Stardust!"

Before being promptly hugged to death by Pinkie Pie. Worse, human Pinkie Pie.

"Ohmygosh it's so great to see you again! How have ya been?" Thankfully I was released for air, something quickly occurring to the energetic teen as she pushed past me to poke her head into the hallway, as though checking for something, or someone. "Where's Twilight? Is she not with you? Bummer."

"Well, nice to know I felt missed," I retorted dryly, but smiled at her antics anyway. Despite having little to no personality, this version of Pinkie still held some similar traits to her pony counterpart.

"Well I'll be," Applejack spoke next, herself and the others joining us. Sunset lingered, immediately avoiding my glance. "How have ya been?"

"Yes we must know," Rarity agreed, grinning enthusiastically. "It has been quite a while since we last met. I thought we weren't seeing either yourself or Twilight again for a long while."

Rainbow, adjusting her own guitar slightly, smirked friendly. "Yeah, but that just makes it better, right girls? Our friend here can also watch our awesome performances for the showcase." Yeah... Looking forward to it. Pink eyes then blinked curiously. "So, where is Twilight?"

"You're stuck with just me, I'm afraid." They tilted their heads at my shrug, prompting me to clarify. "Twilight's still in Equestria, at the moment." And believe me, no one right then wanted to see her more than the man who could proudly call her his girlfriend. "It's a long story."

The teens exchanged curious glances, before Applejack spoke on their behalf. "Well, it sure is great to see ya again, in any case."

"Yeah! We can catch up for lost time!" Pinkie disregarded personal space by dragging me further into the room, presenting the musical objects. "As you can see, we're rehearsing for the Canterlot High Musical Showcase! I'm playing the drums! It's gonna be simply amazing!" She grinned brightly in my direction.

Well, at least some were enthusiastic about this.

"And I'm pondering what kind of accessories we should adorn for our outfits during the contest," Rarity added, walking around thoughtfully. "Especially now with these pony additions which seem to appear during our rehearsals. Not an unwelcome addition, I won't deny, as it does present new opportunities design-wise." Pinkie cocked her head at my low scoff, prompting my sheepish shrug. Oh yes, opportunities to sell creepy-looking human dolls with pony ears and multiple outfits! Hasbro's ingenuity strikes again!

"Say, ya wouldn't happen to know anythin' about that, would ya Stardust?" Applejack suddenly inquired, inciting the girls to stare at me curiously. "We thought Twilight's crown took all the magic back with you two to Equestria."

...Should I humour them?

What would be the point otherwise...?

Good point. "I might know a few things about it."

But before any of them could inquire further, a voice I certainly never missed volumes from the announcement speaker in the corner. "Sunset Shimmer, please report to the main foyer."

As though eager to get away, the mare-turned-teen in question spoke while heading to the doorway. "Gotta run; I volunteered to show some new students around the school. Thought it'd be good of them to get to know the new me before they heard all the stuff about the old me. We can catch up later." Grinning sheepishly before making a hasty retreat.

...I get the feeling she wasn't exactly comfortable around my presence.

Sombra snorted. Considering she almost downright killed you, I'm hardly taken by surprise.

"In the meantime." Rainbow removed the tension, wrapping an arm around my shoulders and motioning to the others. "Why don't we give our returned pal here an exclusive? Some things still need to be worked on, but trust me Stardust, before you know it, my band will be the highlight of the entire showcase!"

While the girls displayed clear irritation at Rainbow's blatant reference of the group as 'her' band, Fluttershy spoke up hopefully, "Um, Rainbow Dash, I was wondering if we could maybe play the song I wrote?"

"We'll get to it."

Pitying the dejected look on the yellow teen's face, I said quite casually with some reassurance to Fluttershy, "I'd quite like to hear Fluttershy's song first, if that's alright."

Rainbow raised a brow, before reluctantly nodding. "If you say so..." While the others smiled, whereas Fluttershy regarded me with awe and gratitude, eagerly hurrying over to her spot on the band.

Adorable. Sombra commented mockingly. Despite despising this world with every fiber in your being, you still rather prefer appeasing your friends above all else.

Shut up. Also, brief thing to notice, Sentry never entered the room like he would of in the film...

Good.