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Chapter 15 - Chapter 14: A Musical Stage!

/2 Years and 2 months before Season 1\

(A/N: A line once used by a famous killer: The World is a stage, and a stage is a world of Entertainment~)

We see Kurat flying above the EverFree forest. We see Kurat in his Pegasus form, to explain: Earth Pony Form is in the athletic side, Pegasus Form for flying speed and relaxing on clouds, Unicorn Form for disguise, Alicorn Form, his Original Form, is all of the above, and Human Form, which is also Similar to Alicorn Form but better. 

"WOOOOOOOHOOOOOO!!" Kurat was seen doing loop-de-loops in the air, doing twists and turns, he was having a blast!

"AHAHAHAHAHA!! I WILL NEVER GET TIRED OF THIS!!" 

Kurat kept flying for a good amount of time before speeding towards Ponyville. 

He arrives and is directly above the town, seeing different kinds of ponies working together in harmony, some dancing, walking while chatting, and having a peaceful day.

'Hmm, that looks nice.' Kurat smiles before flying back towards the EverFree forest.

We see Kurat speeding up, slowly but surely breaking the sound barrier until…

[What do you think you are doing?]

Kurat heard Adam's question and stopped midair, "I was-uhh, flying?" 

[Really?]

"Yeah?" High pitch voice, he used.

[Boy you are very stupid, I can see whatever you see… and I also see you about to attempt a Sonic Boom?]

"Uhh…" Kurat was scratching the neck of his neck, nervous to answer as that is what he was about to do. To somehow avoid this conversation, Kurat changed the topic.

"Hey! We're in a Magical, Harmony and Musical World~ why not also sing when we do stuff?" Kurat proposed, a sweat drop formed on his forehead, hoping that Adam took the bait.

[….Did you just shift the conversation from your mistakes to a musical?]

Kurat, realising that Adam had already figured it out, mainly because he lives in his soul, just sighed and flew back to the old castle, slowly…. Adam was watching closely now.

We transition to the throne room, we see Kurat getting ready to start his musical debut.

We see Kurat in his human form, holding a thick branch that he uses as a microphone.

"Ahem! Testing, testing, 1 2 3." 

[You do know that it's not really a Microphone, right? Or has all the random stuff you eat, is starting to take effect?]

"What? No! I am just doing what I have always wanted to do back in highschool, duh!" Kurat went back to "testing" his imaginary microphone.

[*sighs*]

[Give me a second Kurat]

"What? Adam, what are you about to do-" Kurat was cut off from a stream line of messages in his head.

[Requesting acquisition of [Unique Skill: Music] from the Guardian of Equus: Gaia]

[Acquired [Unique Skill: Music] from Gaia]

[Also never call either me or Kurat that again…]

The being known as "Gaia" starts to giggle before her voice dissipates. Kurat was beyond confused at what just happened.

"Wha-what in the actual hell just happened Adam?"

[I requested a Music Skill, and because the VOTW is a pain to talk to, I decided to talk to this worlds "God", which is Gaia, and you know what her name represents back on Earth]

Kurat froze there for a second, letting his thoughts process, 'Gaia?! The goddess of Life and Nature?!?! THIS GAIA!!! And…and she is the God of Equus? The world that is mostly dominated by Ponies?' Kura thought for a few more moments before coming to a conclusion, 'it does make sense if you think about it… still, why a music skill?'

"Hey Adam, why did you get me a Music skill from a literal Life Goddess?" Kurat asked.

[Simple: you suck at singing, and this skill will help with that]

"Ack!" An invisible arrow pierced his heart.

[This skill allows the user to sing any song, hear any song in the user's head, and complete control of one's voice. I think you can see where I'm going with this Kurat]

The moment Adam finished his explanation, Kurat held his "microphone" with a tight grip and held it below his mouth, "I already have a song in mind Adam!"

[Let me guess, Why Worry by Set It Off?]

"Hehe, you know me see well~"

[I can literally search your memories, even those you think you have forgotten, but yes, I do know you very well]

"Well, that was a creepy way to say it, but HIT IT!"

….

(A/N: Disclaimer! I do not own any of the songs being used here, this is a Fanfiction Project, and the songs I used here belong to their respective owners, and I also enjoy these songs a lot, which is why I added them in. It may be wrong, which is why I encourage you to listen to the original song. Without further ado!)

Song Name: Why Worry? (By Set It Off)

[Using [Unique Skill: Music] for Voice Amplification, background Music, chorus, random light shines]

(A/N: BGC = Background Choir. Also listen to the song while you are at it, on YouTube or Spotify, etc!)

BGC: "Oh, whoa

Oh, whoa

Oh, whoa

Oh, whoa"

(Kurat for his "microphone" and started to sing)

Kurat: "This sinking feeling sets

It feels just like a hole inside your chest

I know you're thinking

No, no, no, no, it is easier said than done

But please let me attest

I know it's hard!

(He slowly grabs his chest)

You're feeling like you're trapped

But that's how you react

When you cannot see the light

But try and see the light

(Points his fingers upwards)

I'm tellin' you

No, no, no, no, you're the only one

Standing in your way, just take a breath

(Breaths in and Out)

Relax, and tell me"

BGC + Kurat: "Why?"

Kurat: "Please tell me why do we worry?"

BGC + Kurat: "Why?"

Kurat: "Why do we worry at all?"

BCG + Kurat: "Why?"

Kurat: "Just tell me, why do we worry?"

Kurat: "When worry's never helping

Tell me why, why worry at all?"

BGC: "Oh, whoa

Oh, whoa"

(Puts one hand inside his pockets)

Kurat: "Why do we insist

On crossing bridges that do not exist?

Let's take these issues

Step by step by step to work it out

(Takes a few steps forward)

Day by day by day we're falling down

But life goes on

I've got some questions:

Are you sick of feelin' sorry?"

BGC: "(Uh huh)"

Kurat: "And people sayin' not to worry?"

BGC: "(Uh huh)"

Kurat: "Sick of hearing this "hakuna matata" motto

From people who won the lotto, we're not that lucky!"

Kurat: "Have you noticed that you're breathing?"

BGC: "(Uh huh)"

Kurat: "Look around and count your blessings" 

BGC: "(Uh huh)"

Kurat: (Rap Part) "So when you're sick of all this stressin' and guessin'

I'm suggestin' you turn this up and let them hear you sing it"

(Throws his hands into the air and sings out loud, louder)

BGC + Kurat: "Why?"

Kurat: "Please tell me why do we worry?"

BGC + Kurat: "Why?"

Kurat: "Why do we worry at all?"

BGC + Kurat: "Why?"

Kurat: "Just tell me, why do we worry?"

Kurat: "When worry's never helping

Tell me why, why worry at all?"

(Slow phase)

(Gets down in his knees)

Kurat: "Mm, di-dun-doo-da

Di-dun-doo-doo-dum-doo-doo

Oh, ooh, oh, oh~"

Kurat: "Chin up, quit actin' like you're half dead

Tears can only half fill how you're feelin'

Don't worry, be happy, baby!

(Stand up slowly)

Stand up, life is too damn short

That clock is ticking

Man up! 

If ya feel me!

Everybody sing it!!"

(Lights start to shine at random places, but one is focused on Kurat)

BGC + Kurat: "Why?"

Kurat: "Please tell me why do we worry?"

BGC + Kurat: "Why?"

Kurat: "Why do we worry at all?"

BGC: "(Whoa)"

BGC + Kurat: "Why?"

Kurat: "Just tell me, why do we worry?

When worry's never helping

Tell me why, why worry at all?"

(Repeats the verse)

BGC + Kurat: "Why?"

Kurat: "Please tell me why do we worry?"

BCG + Kurat: "Why?"

Kurat: "Why do we worry at all?" 

BGC: "(Why do we worry at all?)"

BGC + Kurat: "Why?"

Kurat: "Just tell me, why do we worry?

When worry's never helping

I'm not buying what they're selling

So if worry's never helping

Tell me why, why worry at all?"

(Kurat lets out a huge exhale of breath)

End of Song ->

The effects and background noise started to dissipate, Kurat was breathing heavily, still holding into the large branch. He sprung up, holding the stick in the air while shouting.

"WOOO!! NOW THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT BABY! WOOO!!"

[Wonderfully done Kurat. And now, the bigger question: Would you like to sing another before we call it a day?]

Kurat, now thinking that Adam has forgotten his "flying" shenanigans, agreed with Adam, and proposed another song when Adam intervened, suggesting his pick.

[Your picks are good, but what about this? Song Name: Never Enough (By Loren Allred, who sang this sound during the movie: Greatest Showman)]

[So? How about it? Sure a female sang it, but why not give it a try?]

Kurat heard Adam's suggestion and grinned. "Alright buddy, let's do it!

….

Song Named Never Enough! By: Loren Allred

[Before you begin…. You know what am about to ask right]

Kurat already knew, "no Adam, I am not turning into a girl just for a song, I will sing it with my beautiful MALE voice, thank you very much!"

[*sighs*]

[Worth a shot]

(A/N: This is a beautiful song to sing!)

(The scene sets, the room lowers in brightness, and a spotlight hits Kurat. He lets go of his "microphone", holding his hands together behind him, facing the empty stairway, but he knows that Adam is secretly somehow recorded by this) 

Kurat: "I'm trying to hold my breath…

Let it stay this way

Can't let this moment end

You set off a dream in me

Getting louder now

Can you hear it echoing?"

Kurat: "Take my hand 

Will you share this with me?

'Cause, darling, without you"

Kurat: "All the shine of a thousand spotlights

All the stars we steal from the night sky

Will never be enough!

Never be enough!"

Kurat: "Towers of gold are still too little.

These hands could hold the world but it'll

Never be enough!

Never be enough for me!!"

(A musical-classic chorus stated to be heard, following Kurat's voice while he sings)

Kurat: "Never, never!"

(Musical Chorus)

Never, never!

(Musical Chorus)

Never"!

Kurat: "For me, for me!!

Never enough!

(Musical Chorus)

Never enough!

(Musical Chorus)

Never enough!!

For me, for me, for me!!!"

(Kurat sang the last line loudly)

(Musical Chorus)

Kurat: "All the shine of a thousand spotlights!

All the stars we steal from the night sky!

Will never be enough!!

Never be enough!!

(Short best drop)

Towers of gold are still too little…

These hands could hold the world but it'll-

Never be enough!

Never be enough for me!!"

Kurat: "Never, never!

(Musical Chorus)

Never, never!

(Musical Chorus)

Never!!"

Kurat: "For me, for me… FOR ME!!"

Kurat: "For me! Never enough, never, never!"

Kurat: "Never enough, never, never

Never enough!!!"

(Musical Chorus)

(Kurat sang loudly more)

Kurat: "For me…For Me…FOR ME!!!"

Kurat: (soft voice) "For me…"

End of Song ->

[*sniffs*]

[That…. That was a very beautiful song you sang Kurat!]

"Hehe!" Kurat gloated at Adam, "well, it was me who sang it afterall!"

[Haha, yes yes, don't show off!]

"Why? You heard me sing! Maybe I can join those pony songs later in the future! Or, or~ do an original song!!" Kurat was even more excited for the future now.

[Pffh-*Laughs loudly*]

"Hey! What's so funny?!"

[Haha… You? Making an original song? Please, if that ever happens, then God is into guys!]

"OI! YOU DON'T KNOW THAT!! I COULD BE A NATURAL IF I TRIED!!" A tick mark appeared on Kurat's forehead.

[Sure, sure, whatever helps you sleep at night~]

"Ugh…"

….

In a golden space, we see an Alicorn, tall, majestic, and graceful. This being was Gaia, the Guardian of Equus.

She was watching Kurat from an enchanted mirror, able to view any-being in her world.

"Hmm, interesting. Re-singing old songs from a different life? How interesting~"

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