(The Battle of the Bands itself was rather enjoyable. With several different types of music, there was something for everybody. But, behind the scenes, things weren't going as well. The Rainbooms' arguments with each other were getting more frequent, while Sunset, Twilight, and Raymond were getting more worried about their friends. It all came to a head in the semi-finals.)
(Fade into an extreme close-up of the logo for Flash's band on the elimination brackets. Luna reaches into view with a red marker to cross it out; zoom out to show her moving the Dazzlings' token—three red gems and a collection of musical symbols—to the finalist's slot on the right side. She steps away, exposing the semifinalists on the left side: the Rainbooms and the Illusions. The other thirteen acts have already been knocked out.)
(Cut to Flash standing in front of the diagram, which is mounted on a rolling whiteboard; he shakes his fists in silent anger as his bandmates glare from a few steps back, then stalks away. A wipe shifts the scene to the Rainbooms backstage; Pinkie has her sticks, Twilight the notebook, the others their instruments. Sunset and Raymond stand with them, the former smiling with fierce confidence.)
Sunset: This is it. Last round and you're in the finals— (to Twilight) —unless you think the counter-spell is ready to be played now.
(The amateur songwriter huddles miserably into herself.)
Applejack: Don't worry, Twilight. (Cut to a slow pan across her and the other four.) 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.
(Nods and sounds of agreement from the others, but Twilight just turns partly away from them in close-up.)
(Nods and sounds of agreement from the others, but Twilight just turns partly away from them in close-up.)
Twilight: (to herself) You won't let me down. (Zoom out slightly; Sunset is looking on with concern.)
Fluttershy: (from o.s.) Um, I was just wondering. (Cut to her and Rainbow.) We haven't played any of my songs yet, and...
Rainbow: (touching her shoulder) It's the semifinals. (punching it gently) We gotta do "Awesome As I Wanna Be."
Fluttershy: (crushed) Don't know why I even asked.
Reggae-like guitar/synth line fades up, with electronic drum track
Leisurely 4 (A minor)
Trixie sings lead, with the other Illusions providing backing vocals on certain words
Illusions: I got tricks up my sleeve
(Dissolve to the trio onstage, mid-performance.)
See me dominate 'cause I'm powerful and great
Song ends
(The spotlights bathe the girls in a blinding glare, to the sound of cheers; they strike a final pose and Trixie throws her guitar pick toward the crowd. It lands on the table in front of Celestia and Luna, who smile and applaud, Celestia laughing as well.)
Celestia: Fantastic!
(The spots are switched off, restoring normal illumination, and the Illusions straighten up. Cut to the Rainbooms waiting backstage; Trixie steps over to face down a decidedly unimpressed Rainbow with a contemptuous little laugh. She has shed her guitar.)
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Equestria Girls and a New Fan: Vol. 2: Rainbow Rocks
FantasySeveral weeks after the events of Equestria Girls Vol. 1, our heroes have adjusted to normal life. But, when new opponents appear, they will have to rely on help both old and new in order to save the day.
