POV Rio
It was time for another year of karaoke.
Rio: "Okay its now time for the yearly Karaoke. Who wants to go first?"
Tempest: "I will if that is okay."
Rio: "No problem. Go ahead. I am interested in what song you will sing?"
Tempest: "It's called Call Me Broken."
(AN: Play METALBRONY | Call Me Broken - Celica Soldream | Tempest Shadow Animation by @DashaMoone_Cetha on YouTube for the music. I don't think an instrumental version exists, but maybe there is. )
Tempest: "Abandoned, I walk this path all alone
Deep in the storm through thunder and raindrops
You ran away from me, I'm so sick of it
This is the last time you will ever hurt me
I won't look back, I don't need you anymore
Cut with fake smiles and all the empty lies
I need no one, I've built myself strong
This means goodbye, but not before I say
THANK YOU for leaving me behind
THANKS for your friend-shit
THANK YOU for all the pain, all the shame you gave me instead of (love)
THANK YOU for open up my eyes
THANK YOU, for nothing
THANK YOU for finally showing me who you really are"
Instrumental
Tempest: "Did you forget, when I ran the risk for you
And still is not enough, don't expect my forgiveness
I won't look back, I don't need you anymore
Cut the fake smiles and all the empty lies
I need no one, I've built myself strong
This means goodbye, but not before I say
THANK YOU for leaving me behind
THANKS for your friend-shit
THANK YOU for all the pain, all the shame you gave me instead of (love)
THANK YOU for open up my eyes
THANK YOU for nothing
THANK YOU for finally showing me who you really are
You call me broken, but I'm not the monster here (not the monster here)
Arisen in lightning, I'll strike your vanity and your lack of loyaltyyyyyyyyyyyy
THANK YOU for leaving me behind
THANKS for your friend-shit
THANK YOU for all the pain, all the shame you gave me instead of (love)
THANK YOU for open up my eyes
THANK YOU for nothing
THANK YOU for finally showing me who you really are"
Tempest: "You call me broken!"
Backup Vocals: "You call me broken!"
Tempest: "But I'm not the monster here."
Backup Vocals: "But I'm not the monster here."
Tempest: "Arisen in lightning!"
Backup Vocals: "I am the Lightning!"
Tempest: "I'll strike your vanity and your lack of loyalty."
We all pause for a minute before we applaud.
Rio: "That was quite the impressive performance."
Tempest: "Thanks. I heard the song, and it just spoke to me. It felt like I had to get those memories off my chest."
Rio: "Glad to hear it. Now who's next?"
The next person to come up is Sunset Shimmer. I ask her if the next song was going to be emotional but she says it isn't.
Sunset: "I discovered this song a while back and thought of how accurate it is. It's called You're Welcome."
I was confused for a moment as that statement didn't make sense. I was even more confused when she used a transformation spell to look like Celestia.
(AN: Play Princess Celestia Sings "You're Welcome" from Disney's Moana on YouTube for the song. )
Sunset: "Okay Okay
I see what's happening here
You're face to face with greatness, and it's strange
You don't even know how you feel
It's adorable!
Well, it's nice to see that ponies never change
Open your eyes, let's begin
Yes, it's really me, Celestia breathe it in!
I know it's a lot: the wings, the horn!
When you're staring at an alicorn
What can I say except you're welcome
For the tides, the sun, the sky
Hey, it's okay, it's okay
You're welcome
I'm just the one who rules all pony kind
Hey! Who is the one to bring you the daytime
With bright and warm sunshine
This mare!
Who protects her ponies From dangerous magical-type threats
You wanna make a bet?
Oh, also I defeated Discord
You're welcome!
To end the chaos and set things right
Also I stopped Sombra's plans
You're welcome!
So ponies can live happy and free
So what can I say except you're welcome
For ruling with a gentle grace
There's no need to pray, it's okay
You're welcome!
Ha, I guess it's just my rightful place
You're welcome!
You're welcome!
Well, come to think of it
My ponies, honestly I can go on and on
I can explain every natural phenomenon
The tide, the grass, the ground, Oh That was Cele just messing around
I started the trend of wings and a horn
Now when I want I can make alicorns
What's the lesson
What is the take-away
Don't question my logic or take my cake away
And the tapestry here on the wall
Shows me standing up regal and tall
Look where I've been I make everything happen
Look at that crowd of ponies just stompin' and clappin'
Hey x7
Well, anyway let me say you're welcome
For the wonderful world you know
Hey, it's okay, it's okay
You're welcome!
Well, come to think of it, I'm quite a show
Hey, it's your day to say you're welcome
'Cause I'm gonna raise that sun
The night's gone away, away
You're welcome!
A brand new day has begun
You're welcome!
You're welcome!"
I try to hold it in but I can't help myself and I start laughing with everyone else joining in as well.
Rio: "Okay, okay, that song is probably not accurate. At least, I hope so. The Cake comment is probably accurate. But everyone, please give your thanks to Sunset Shimmer for such a nice song."
Applause
Sunset made a bow and then transformed back into her normal form. The next being to go up to the stage was Monika. I was curious what song she was going to sing.
Monika: "I had a tough time deciding what song to sing. I was going to sing Just Monika, then I thought of singing Your Reality. But in the end, I decided on this song as it spoke to my soul. It's called Imperfection."
(AN: Play 4everfreebrony - Imperfection (Original by @BlueBrony) on YouTube. I couldn't find an Instrumental. )
Monika: "
Rewrite my program, reset my brain
I think there's something wrong with what... I think
Alone I wander, through wasteland scene
But still I find my mind Won't let me be
I am imperfection
I know I am flawed
Can somebody help me find
What I lost before
I am limitation
I know I can't exceed
Is there any hope for
A heart that cannot be
I fought, I fought, I fought for a future
Where my life meant something real
I thought, I thought, I thought if I tried Hard enough, I could find my own will
But circuitry keeps me from changing my function
A glitch in the system is all I have for it
Why would my maker make me aware of the Flaw I can't change
I am imperfection
I know that I am flawed
Can somebody help me find
What I lost before
I am imitation
I know I can't exceed
Is there any hope for
A heart that cannot be..."
It seemed that the song was very emotional for Monika as she was crying by the end of the song. I clap, and everyone does the same. I can tell some people have teared up from the performance as well. I hug Monika and thank her for the performance. Then I get up on the stage.
Rio: "That was quite the emotional performance, so how about I sing us a more of an upbeat song."
Lucario: "As long as it isn't one of those sad ones with a deceptively happy tune."
I pause at that and think for a moment before shrugging.
Rio: "Maybe, but everyone is encouraged to join in."
(AN: Play Canadian Horse Pirates - BronyCAN 2015 [♫ The Last Saskatchewan Pirate ♫] on YouTube. You can find some Instrumental versions, but the ones I found were not very high quality. )
Rio: "
I used to be a farmer, and I made a living fine
I had a little stretch of land along the CP line
But times went by and though I tried, the money wasn't there
And the bankers came and took my land and told me, 'Fair is fair'
I looked for every kind of job, the answer always 'no'
'Hire you now?' they'd always laugh, 'We just let 20 go' Hah Hah
The government, they promised me a measly little sum
But I've got too much pride to end up just another bum
Then I thought, 'Who gives a damn if all the jobs are gone?'
I'm gonna be a pirate on the river Saskatchewan
'Cause it's a heave-ho, hi-ho, comin' down the plains
Stealin' wheat and barley and all the other grains
It's a ho-hey, hi-hey, farmers bar yer doors
When you see the Jolly Roger on Regina's mighty shores"
I transform the stage into a sail ship with a pirate flag.
Rio: "
Well, you'd think the local farmers would know that I'm at large
But just the other day, I found an unprotected barge
I snuck up right behind them, and they were none the wiser
I rammed their ship and sank it, and I stole their fertilizer
A bridge outside of Moose Jaw spans a mighty river
Farmers cross in so much fear, their stomachs are a-quiver
'Cause they know that Tractor Jack is hidin' in the bay
I'll jump the bridge and knock them cold, and sail off with their haaaaaaaaay
'Cause it's a heave-ho, hi-ho, comin' down the plains
Stealin' wheat and barley and all the other grains
It's a ho-hey, hi-hey, farmers bar yer doors
When you see the Jolly Roger on Regina's mighty shores"
Chrysalis and Lucario appear on stage in pirate outfits, and I see several others join in as well.
Rio: "
Well, Mountie Bob, he chased me, he was always at my throat
He'd follow on the shoreline, but he didn't own a boat
But cutbacks were a-coming and the Mountie lost his job
So now he's sailing with me, and we call him Salty Bob
A swingin' sword, a skull and bones and pleasant company
I never pay my income tax, and screw the GST (screw it!)
Sailing down to Saskatoon, I'm the terror of the sea
If you wanna reach the co-op, boy, you gotta get by me
'Cause it's a heave-ho, hi-ho, comin' down the plains
Stealin' wheat and barley and all the other grains
It's a ho-hey, hi-hey, farmers bar yer doors
When you see the Jolly Roger on Regina's mighty shores
At this point, everyone was wearing a pirate outfit, and the stage started moving. We started sailing the ship through the palace. I even saw my mother joining in.
Rio: "
Well, pirate life's appealing, but you just don't find it here
I've heard that in North Alberta, there's a band of buccaneers
They roam the Athabaska from Smith to Fort McKay
And you're gonna lose your Stetson if you have to pass their way
Well, winter is a-comin' and a chill is in the breeze
My pirate days are over once the river starts to freeze
I'll be back in springtime, but now I have to go
I hear there's lots of plunderin' down in New Mexico
'Cause it's a heave-ho, hi-ho, comin' down the plains
Stealin' wheat and barley and all the other grains
It's a ho-hey, hi-hey, farmers bar yer doors
When you see the Jolly Roger on Regina's mighty shores
(Music Stops For A Moment): It's a heave-ho, hi-ho, comin' down the plains
Stealin' wheat and barley and all the other grains
It's a ho-hey, hi-hey farmers bar yer doors
When you see the Jolly Roger on Regina's mighty shores
(Music Starts Again):
'Cause it's a heave-ho, hi-ho, comin' down the plains
Stealin' wheat and barley and all the other grains
It's a ho-hey, hi-hey, farmers bar yer doors
When you see the Jolly Roger on Regina's mighty shores
When you see the Jolly Roger on Regina's mighty shores
When you see the Jolly Roger on Regina's mighty shoressssssss
Har Har Har Eh."
Once we stopped singing, I saw we had ended up in the staff quarters in the palace, and the staff just started clapping. We all did a bow. I started driving the boat back to the entertainment room. We were laughing all the way home.
'Now, this was a fun day.'
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Authors Note:
Well, that was a fun one. Now, the next chapter will be Gacha, so see you then. Also the Curse words were not hear by those that were underage. Until then, Ciao.