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[Commander Bubbles 1,343]

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"Sure," Rainbow replied. "Well, you go off now and have a great time at the wedding reception, and think about what I told you. I still think that you and Applejack would be cool together, but in the end, you just gotta do whatever you think is right. We can talk sometime soon, maybe. Bye!"

 

"Well, I'll make sure to keep all of that in mind," Red said, "Thanks a ton, Rainbow."

With that, Red headed down to the reception, where he managed to arrive just in time, as ponies were just starting to arrive at the reception.

"Hey @Sterling Crimson!" Red greeted Sterling, "Sorry I had to leave the wedding right after it concluded. Had to... make myself presentable for the reception tonight."

[PinkieShyFlutterPie 408]

Neon noticed the reception was starting. She liked the reception part of a wedding, since it was the after party and would normally have some real good food. Neon sat down then looked at the menu trying to decide what to eat. She looked up from the menu and saw Red talking with Sterling, she wondered where Red had gone she hadn't seen him after the wedding 

[Umbral Noir 1,556]

As everypony took their seats and the waiters handed out the menues, an idea suddenly struck DJ. He nudged Vinyl, who was sitting next to her, and leaned a little closer to her. "Psst! Vinyl! I think this reception could do with a little "music" to liven up the meal!" he whispered, giving her a wink.

 

Vinyl grinned back mischieviously. "I think you're right, DJ!" she replied. "Go on then!"

 

DJ left his seat and trotted over to the stage, causing some of the guests to look at him curiously. He went over to the turntables and began to search through the records he'd brought.

[Inactive01 5,299]

 

As Sterling returned to his seat after motioning his guests to enjoy their dinners, he could hear a familiar voice... it was Red! He hadn't seen him since yesterday and he was glad to see Red back for the reception! He stood up and waved at Red before approaching him. He then replied amiably,

 

"Red! It's completely alright! I'm just glad you're back for the dinner! It's going to be a very epic dinner, and I was beginning to worry that you would miss out! Enjoy some delicious stir fry vegetables, generously served by the best buffet house in all Manehattan! Dynasty Buffet!"

[Umbral Noir 1,556]

DJ finally found the record that he'd been searching for. He noticed that some of the gguests now were looking quite confused. He could also see Vinyl trying to keep a straight face back at the table. He chuckled to himself. "This will be interesting..."

[Inactive01 5,299]

 

Sterling was trying to start a conversation with Kismet and Evening, but he suddenly noticed DJ walking ever so excitedly towards the sound system. Sterling's eyes shot in shock and fear, worried that DJ would scare the guests away with his excessively tyrannical DJ music. Sterling ran over as quickly as he could to DJ to prevent the other guests from receiving this torture, himself included! He then spoke with fear to DJ,

 

"DJ... what are you doing? This is a romantic, relaxing dinner, not a country bumpkin jam fest! Besides, I let you play your thing AFTER the dinner AND the talent show!"

Edited August 2, 2013 by Sterling Crimson

[Zhooves 843]

After walking around for a few minutes, he finally got himself to a free table with some food he had managed to pick up. He did not care for what he picked up, as long as it was with the food, and seemed somewhat cold.

"...I survived." he spoke to himself, as he took the first bite. "Wait... Heated vegetables... Not raw... Ah well, I guess this will have to do." he said, as he ate some more, looking around as he did. "Where did that Luna go... I can barely see the others though..." he said to himself, seeming slightly relieved.

As something that looked like DJ went up on the stage, he gave him a look of wonder. "I wonder on what his plan be...".

Edited August 2, 2013 by Zhooves

[Umbral Noir 1,556]

@Sterling Crimson

 

As he saw the look on his friend's face, DJ grinned back at him. "My dear Sterling," he said. "There's no harm in a little music!" Before Sterling could do anything, DJ quickly put the record on the turntables and this began to play...

 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wod-MudLNPA 

 

 

He looked back up from the turntables and chuckled. "You really didn't think I would ruin your wedding day, did you? You can have the record as a wedding present too! It's called 'The Best of Beethooven'!" He then trotted back to his seat, where he and Vinyl burst out laughing.

 

((OOC: Don't worry! I'm not THAT evil! ))

Edited August 3, 2013 by DJ-BRONI3

[Inactive01 5,299]

 

Sterling jumped in shock when DJ continued to set up the music for listening. Sterling gave DJ a very angry look before he could hear Beethooven playing in the background. He could hear his emphatic "Pathetique" Sonata in the background, with all the ponies clearly enjoying the background music. Even Dr. Thorrington and the Manehattan University orchestra breathed a sigh of relief when DJ played Beethooven instead. 

 

Sterling was still looking flustered after the debacle. He spoke with defeat as he then walked slowly back to his table, 

"Oh DJ, you sneaky little... Thanks DJ. At least you understand."
 

[PinkieShyFlutterPie 408]

Neon ordered a salad and a drink. She sat there pretty bored, she wasn't sure who to go up and talk to, everypony looked like they were talking to each other already. Then she  heard different music, up beat music. Neon smiled and started moving her head to the music. She looked up to see DJ was the one playing the music, and she heard Sterling wasn't vary happy about it. Neon couldn't help but laugh a bit. When DJ put on Beethooven she sighed. "Oh great, Beethooven" Neon said sarcastically "If something doesn't happen right now, i'm going to fall asleep" Neon said to herself then took a bite of her salad 

[Budding Night 1,043]

'I can't tell her everything, she'll have to discover it on her own. But I can tell her something, the thing I've been mainly sent to do.. and now is a good of time as any to do so. I said to do it at the after party though, she'll be expecting it then, not now. But I have to hurry or I'll never get to tell her before it happens..'

 

~~

 

Evening stayed quiet after the voice came, she was afraid of the wrong thing coming out of her mouth if she opened it. The voice was somewhat familiar in a way, but she had no desire for it to come back. It was hauntingly horrible, she knew it wasn't her own thoughts, nothing was on her mind considering anything to do with alleyways at all.

 

The reception was going pretty well, she didn't mind or worry when DJ-BRONI3 went up and got out a turntable, she at the very most she was excited for some good rock or wub music, she hadn't listened to it in a while, not since the night before she went on the cruise of her fate. 

 

~~

 

'It's tempting... I need to go over to her soon, but I'll give her a minute or two, it is her wedding day and I should let her cherish what shes got of it. When the right time comes, I'll tell her, but I just hope that I don't crush her too much. Her life is a special one, it was her that lead me on to what I am now, I want her to keep going, I need to her keep going. She just doesn't know how valuable her life is.. and if I told her, it'd make her more cautious, sure, but it would destroy her sanity. Nothings clear much anymore, this place is just as bad as mine.. But if Evening will survive, then both of us just might make it..'

 

'Might'

Edited August 2, 2013 by Budding Night

[Zhooves 843]

As he watched what happened over at the music controls, he tilted his head slightly as he saw how something red, he assumed was Sterling, seemed a little stressed. "What now?" he said to himself, as some kind of music started playing. His heart jumped slightly as he heard the tones. "Is this... What was he called... Beethoven?". His ears perked up as he listened closely to it, as he himself felt a weird tingle.

 

(("Beethoven" actually contains a couple of 'horse'-puns in Norwegian... "Hov(e)" = "Hoof", "Hoven" = "The hoof", which is why I left it as it is, rather than "Beethooven"~))

Edited August 2, 2013 by Zhooves

[Inactive01 5,299]

@Budding Night

 

After Sterling had motioned DJ to play some classical music for the dinner, he then turned his attention back to Evening and Kismet. He first addressed Evening though, especially since she was now his newly-wed,

 

"Evie. Would you like to have some exquisite dinner just for us two? I actually have something special for you and Kismet. Plus, I have something to show you!" 

[Budding Night 1,043]

@@Sterling Crimson

 

 

Evening gave the best smile she could from her state of mind and nodded, she stayed silent, careful not to make the slightest noise whatsoever, she felt like something like that could ruin everything. She tried her best to keep her expression happy, clear of the bad thoughts tumbling around in her brain, all her worries and confusions wiped off her face; Just to keep Sterling happy.

[Inactive01 5,299]

@Budding Night

 

Sterling motioned for Evening to walk with him towards the gift house where all the gifts would be stored. Just outside the tent lay his gift for Evening. He spoke warmly to Evening,

 

"Evie... in the few days before the wedding, I found a beautiful flower that could be used as the centre of our future garden in Manehattan. It represents your inner beauty, modesty, and love. I want it to be the centerpiece of my love for you as part of the garden. I... I hope you enjoy it Evie. This is for you."

[Budding Night 1,043]

@@Sterling Crimson

 

Evenings eyes went wide and her mouth dropped open, she instinctively put her hoof up to her mouth to stop any awkward noises from coming out of it. The flower was beautiful, even from her knowledge of flowers, she had never seen a flower like this before. It was so beautiful, so stunning, so.. perfect.

 

She picked up the flower delicately and brought it to her nose, sniffing it lightly. It had such a.. formal and calming smell, she loved it. She went over to Sterling and gave him a hug and kiss on the cheek, she gave him a look that she hoped said 'Thank you so much' and/or 'I love you'. A smile formed on her face, a new thought had popped into her mind, One that gave her hope, as long as she was with him.

 

~

 

'Thats why I leave these moments for herself.. I wouldn't have wanted to rip this special little moment away'

[Inactive01 5,299]

@Budding Night

 

Sterling felt Evening's lovely kiss and saw her beautiful face. It screamed "I love you" and "Thank you dear Sterwing." It left him melting for joy. He couldn't help but give tears of happiness as Evening kissed and hugged him ever so gently. Sterling giggled at her soft but lovely pecks; they were like little sparks of heaven for the young husband. Sterling then smiled gently at Evening and spoke, 

 

"I'm very glad you love the gift Evie. I knew it was the perfect gift once I laid my eyes on it at the greenhouse. It was a rarity, the only one of its kind, and I got it just for you. Here. Let's enjoy some dinner Evie to top off this beautiful night."

 

At that moment, Sterling was reminded of his past... his fight against Raven, the one he instigated by his sacrifice for Evening. He nearly died that day, but it wasn't meant to be. He was "resurrected" from the dead, in front of the mass of ponies who congregated and sang praises to the princesses for reviving the dear Sterling. It was a terrible, yet glorious past. A paradox by all means that led him to where he was today; the happiest of days, the most glorious of days, and the most memorable of days. Everything seemed so perfect...

[lincolnshirepony 527]

(OOC: Sorry for my lack of activity. I don't have wifi and BronyCon is doing a good job keeping me busy. =P)

 

Blue Note was eager to get her performance over with. She faintly heard Beethooven playing in the reception hall. Blocking it out, she began to warm up. She wasn't exactly sure when they would want her on, but she wanted to be prepared.

[Budding Night 1,043]

@@Sterling Crimson

 

Evening was entranced as she looked at the flower petals 'Only one of its kind..'

She loved Sterling so much, this was such the perfect gift to start off their life together, she could just imagine the romantic moments they could have in their garden, they could look at the flower in the center of their beautiful garden and be reminded of their wedding day.. What a perfect way to be reminded of your wedding day, by a beautiful, rare flower that sits in your garden..

 

Evening slided back to reality and nodded at his last sentence and turned to where the dinner was to be held, she walked slowly as she waited for Sterling to catch up with her..

[Inactive01 5,299]

@Budding Night

 

Sterling followed along with Evening happily as they approached some delicious food. The pasta and cabbage salad Sterling bragged about really was amazing to say the least. He was very glad he had chosen the best buffet in Manehattan; plus, they offered it for free because of the publicity they'd get from the media broadcasting the marriage! Sterling gathered a little bit of everything that was available, from a loaf of bread to some cabbage, to even some alfredo sauce pasta!

 

Sterling then took a seat at the table where he sat with Evening. He took a good look at the brochure the Manehattan University ponies made for the reception. He was astonished at its high quality, only realizing this fact just now. What stunned him even more was that a certain blue mare was going to be performing tonight... Sterling looked at the brochure with  horror and repugnance as he saw the dreaded name he never wanted to remember...

[Commander Bubbles 1,343]

Red Talon finished up his meal, but was not really in the mood to do much else but sit at the table. He saw the other ponies talking and enjoying themselves, but Red just sat at his table by himself. He saw Sterling, and thought maybe he could have a chat with him, but did not want to disturb the newly wed stallion.

(OOC: Where's the reception at? Sorry if it's been posted already, I've just been busy recently)

Edited August 3, 2013 by Joey Slowgano

[Umbral Noir 1,556]

DJ was really enjoying the dinner! He and Vinyl talked and laughed together, enjoying the beautiful evening. Sterling seemed to be content with his little joke earlier, but DJ hoped he hadn't overdone it. Just in case, he went back to the stage and took the record off, putting it with the other gifts at the gift house. As DJ returned to the table, he hoped Sterling wasn't too mad at him, as he had only meant it as a joke. Right now though, he was content to enjoy the beautiful... "Wait..." DJ said slowly, turning to address Vinyl. "Something's up here. Don't you think it's a little... dark for Manehattan?"

 

Vinyl looked back at the city and shrugged. "It looks the same as it always did. Still bright and busy!"

 

DJ sighed and decided to agree. Maybe he was just worrying, as when the whole group was together, things never did seem to go as planned...

Edited August 3, 2013 by DJ-BRONI3

[Love*Potion 575]

((OOC: sorry sorry sorry sorry! Eeek I've just been busy ad I didn't realize how much I've missed!))

 

@@Sterling Crimson,@@Budding Night,

 

Kismet chatted with Sterling a bit more, learning about him as well as sharing a bit about herself. Suddenly a white stallion with a bright blue mane trotted onstage, which caused Sterling to jump out of his seat (mid sentence) and talk to him. Kismet was just left with Evening, so she turned her head to speak with the mare. Just as she was about to say something, she realized that Evening didn't look... present. Her eyes were foggy and she had a terrifying expression on her face. Kismet didn't know what to do, she wanted to help her friend but at the same time didn't want to disturb or frighten her. Kismet just sat and watched until soon Evening came back to the present as Sterling sat back down at the table.

 

She watched as Sterling presented his gift to Evening, and how happy it made her look. Kismet was overjoyed for the couple and wished them all the best. When Sterling invited Evening to a top side private dinner for two, Kismet could only nod in agreement. How perfect for the newly wedded couple! Evening sauntered off with Sterling close behind. 

 

"Phew" Kismet sighed. "I'm so happy for them, and the 'exquisite dinner for two' sounds perfectly delightful. Now I just need to find a place to eat. Here. Alone. By myself. In this huge reception hall filled with strange ponies."

 

Kismet knew she was being a bit overdramatic, but it wasn't too much of an exaggeration. She looked over her shoulder and around her in the huge reception hall.

 

She felt very, very small.

[Inactive01 5,299]

(OOC: Sorry sorry guys!!!! We're IN CENTRAL PARK, NOT A RECEPTION HALL!!!!)

 

Sterling still couldn't believe it. The name on the sheet... she... she used to be a "friend" to him. Not now. Now then. Not ever. He shook his head in frustration, wondering why he just couldn't get away from her. 

 

'Why is she here? She has no reason to coming here. She defined my experience in Manehattan U. Abuse, deceit, and hatred. That's what defined my time there, even if all of my fellow students were kind enough to congratulate me on out wedding and even if they set all this up for me. If it weren't for this, I'd still be a train wreck of a stallion. And it was because of her!' 

 

Sterling tried his best to wipe of these furious feelings. He did so with success once he saw Evening's lovely face again. He was calmed from his anger. His grudge. His thirst... Once he saw her face, he quickly changed moods, knowing that it was all over. The days of Manehattan U were finished, and he was looking forward to a new chapter in his life.

 

Sterling began to eat his lovely dinner with Evening. He didn't speak much for much of the dinner because he was simply mesmerized by how beautiful Evening looked on her wedding dress. They had already taken pictures together and gone through all the preparations, but he knew... no picture or preparation can make Evening any more beautiful than she already was... He ate in contentment and joy, knowing that today was the first day he would spend the rest of his live with his love...

Edited August 3, 2013 by Sterling Crimson

[Zhooves 843]

After eating what seemed like an impossible amount of food for his little body, he almost lied back into his seat, seeming quite satisfied. "This shall last me a couple of days if that would be necessary..." he spoke to himself, taking a deep breath before tilting his glass of water enough so that he could drink. "Strange... Have me eyes adapted to the light?" he whispered, as he suddenly could figure out details he had not noticed before - even Sterling's horrified look as he read on a piece of paper, before he suddenly was back to looking at Evening.

Edited August 3, 2013 by Zhooves