Sapphire Gem

Sapphire. It matched her. Both her and her name were very pretty. "To give you the best shops around," he said, "I'd have to know the general area where you live. I mean, I'll walk you there, to your house, and then I'll mark on a map where the best, closest areas are. After that, I can show you where the castle is..." He blushed only slightly, so it was barely noticeable, but if you looked hard enough, you could see it. ~ "Know where I live? Am I comfortable with that? Oh come on Sapphire it's only logical that he'd need to know that you stupid!" "Well, Nightfall," His name was intoxicating to say, it was mysterious, which he definitely was, and manly and handsome like him. Like she'd hoped. "if you're sure you can retire from your shop today to show an new comer around town, I would be forever grateful." "And the castle! I've never seen the castle and he offered as if he's been there a million times!" "Oh and I would be ever so thankful if we were able to see the castle.Shall we away to my address then?" She sauntered to the door to make her way out. Flirting was definitely a new trait for her. But she was loving it! ~ He loved his luck right now. He magically grabbed his keys and exited his shop, locking the door. He followed her as they made their way to her address. He hadn't forgotten his map, and he was making a slight line along the route they were currently taking. "The castle is easily visible from all around, but I know a way to get closer that only few know about. Would you like that..?" ~ She was delighted when he rushed out of the store faster than she'd ever seen and was excited what the day might bring them "It's just around here. Where I live I mean." As they walked she thought about his comment about his shortcut to a better view of a castle. "I would love to get as close to the castle as I possibly can! It's one of the reasons I moved here to Canterlot." "Let's learn more about him Sapphire" "How long have you lived here?" ~ He studied his map and made a small "x" where they were. "I've lived her all my life. I've even stayed through the hardships I've been through..." He sighed a bit, then walked so he was beside her. He showed her the map. "OK, so we are here. 'X' marks the spot, I guess." He moved the pencil and made a "G" at a building just about .2 miles away. "There's the closest, best grocery store, and here," he said, making a "C" .1 miles above the "G," "is the closest, best craft store. Right next door is a large, really good cloth store." ~ "Wow, all your life? In this great city? I am so jealous right now!" She thought about asking about his 'hard times', but decided against it since their "friendship" was so new. "Thanks a lot for showing me where those places are. They're so close by, which is good when I go on a spree for new fabric. I'll have to show you one of my designs one day, they are simply divine! Would you like that?" "Probably not, considering you're a guy and could probably care less about my clothing designs...but maybe, just maybe, you're different?" ~ "I know it may not sound 'manly' and all that to say I would, but yes. I've seen a lot of fashions out there and wouldn't mind seeing a new one." "Hopefully she doesn't think I'm gay now... nothing is wrong with being gay, but I'm not gay..." There was a bit of a silence. "Do you want to go see the castle now..?" ~ "Really? That's great! Oh yea sure! I'm so excited!" She jumped slightly in the air. "Oh um sorry." She giggled As they kept walking she was trying to think of something else to ask him. She wanted to know more about him, but didn't want to come off as a prying pony. '"Easiest way to do this is to...well, just ask I guess." "Nightfall, would you please tell me about yourself. I think it best that you volunteer information instead of me prying by asking questions, because, well," she paused, "I would like to know more about you. If that isn't off putting I mean." "You.Just.Blew.It" "Nice job Sapphire." ~ He was a bit shocked, but laughed after a moment. "Sorry..." He finished chuckling. "Right... About me... Ok... Well, I was born and raised her in Canterlot and have lived her ever since. However," he said, "my parents- well, they disappeared several years ago. I was able to take care of myself, and found a way to make enough money to start my small business. I'm making a decent amount, I guess. Not too much, but not so little that I have nothing to spare..." He left out the part of not having too many friends, and none so pretty as Sapphire. ~ "Disappeared?" That was so sad. How does anyone really disappear? Especially parents of a filly? "I would assume you've gone looking for them and had alerted the respective authorities? What did they find?" She was desperately hoping there was something done or that could possibly still be done. No one should be alone like that. "Well, he wasn't alone anymore. He has you now." ~ "Well, I did. Anyone would want to help an alicorn, even one who isn't exactly rich.. But nothing could be found. They've been pronounced dead, but we may never know if they did die or if they just... disappeared somewhere. As for me, well... Personally, I didn't look for them outside of Canterlot. I didn't really want to..." ~ "Oh, ok." She decided to just leave it at that seeing as the topic was dampening the mood. "So how did you learn about this shortcut to the castle?" She was meeting his stride now and it was kind of cute, he was kind of cute... She looked up at him demurely, "Have you taken any other ponies to the castle?" Silently the hope that he hadn't swelled, but how could a pony as handsome as he was not have a dozen ponies fawning over him? ~ "I was exploring one day, and I found it. I've kept it secret..." He looked at her. "No, I've never taken anypony else to the castle." ~ She silently squealed inside. "You're the first pony he's taking to the castle on his secret route!" It reassured her just as much as it excited her, because that meant that he wasn't some serial killer "Giggle" Oops! "Oh I wasn't laughing at you dear, just flattered that I'm the first and only pony you've taken this way." Nice save. "So, what do you do for fun?" ~ Sapphire was growing on him fast. "For fun? I try to figure out how to tune things I've made and how to make new things. I'm not so out going. But when I get a free day... I explore Canterlot and it's outskirts. It's all I really have to do..." "Maybe, Sapphire, you can change that..."

Once on the busy street Sapphire wandered around aimlessly. "Grrr! I don't know where anything is!" She decided to duck into a nearby shop. What they sold she didn't know but greeted whom she believed to be the owner in a pleasant fashion. "Good morning. What is it you sell here?" she inquired looking around quizzically at the bits and pieces of mechanical parts. ~ He looked up. Not a normal greeting for him. Besides... somehow... she looked different than all the other ponies who came in. "Good morning. I fix mechanical things and sell the parts for those who want to do it themselves. How may I be of service?" No, she wasn't the usual customer. She seemed... He noticed her fully. His first reaction almost slipped out of his mouth: wow, you're really... pretty. And it was true. At least, to him. Maybe not to other high-and-mighty Canterlotians, but he thought she was. It made him happy to at least try to help her. ~ She blinked a few times, surprised at the look she was receiving from the shop owner. "Oh, mechanical items and parts." She magically lifted what looked like a copper mechanical part with dials spring to get a better look. As she did a spring popped out and and startled her. She set it back down. "Oops, sorry." she giggled embarrassed. He was still looking at her as if he was stunned to see a girl unicorn. "Are you alright dear? You look a bit flush..." She asked cautiously, silently questioning why she was nervous to hear his answer. ~ He almost jumped. It seemed like her asking that startled him. "No, no, I'm fine... I was just... Thinking. Deep in thought. I'm trying to figure out what I should try to design in my next set of free time." Of course, the lying made him blush a bit. "Never mind that. Is there something I could help you with?" He asked with a smile. ~ "Design?!" She gasped. She composed herself, realizing that she may have just caught him off guard with her enthusiasm. Not everyone knows you're a designer Sapphire, this isn't home "Oh um, I love designing things, I dabble in fashion. What is it you are designing next?" She was baffled that she was so open with a stranger she had only just met. In her baffled stupor she realized she never answered his question. "I do apologize I never answered your question. I was just exploring Canterlot. I just moved here and I'm fairly new to the stores around town. Thought I'd try going in one and I stumbled into yours." Looking around as she explained herself, she realized that she didn't quite look the part of someone who would be in this store. But the owner was nice enough so she decided to stay and carry on the only conversation she'd had with anyone in her new town. With the exception of her door man of course. ~ "I don't know what I want to design next. Maybe I'll experiment until I get somewhere." A fashion designer. Of course that would be the reason she looks so pretty. "New to Canterlot? I've always been here. Would you like a tour? I'm pretty sure I can spare today from work..." He almost facehoofed. She was just looking around, exploring Canterlot on her own. Did he have to ask that question..? ~ "Oh well I wouldn't want to impose, you probably have a lot to do here in the shop." What was she saying?! She would probably get lost without a tour guide and he was offering! Plus he wasn't too bad on the eyes...who what she kidding? He was handsome! "We'll now that I think about it, I could use some guidance and help finding perhaps a grocery store and a craft store where I could get supplies for my designs.." There! She spit it out and hopefully he would help her. It dawned on her that she did not know his name nor did he know hers. "Oh my, today is a day of sorts! I have forgotten my manners once again! My name is Sapphire Gem, Sapphire for short. And whom might you be?" Hopefully he had a handsome name to go along with his handsome face ~ He thought for a moment. He'd have to know where she lived in order to know the best, closest grocery store and craft shop. But his thoughts were interrupted when she said her name and asked for his. "Nightfall. Nightfall Starline is my full name."

Sapphire Gem awoke from a sleep that really wasn't much of one. She had just moved to Canterlot and was well aware she was out of her element. She stumbled around her new house to find the bathroom, showered then went downstairs. *sigh* "I don't quite know what I'll do today considering I don't want to get lost in this big town." She contemplated staying in but her mothers voice resonated in her mind, "Darling you are embarking on the most important journey of your life, you simply cannot sit around the house waiting for opportunity to find you." She sighed, rolled her eyes and headed out into the new town.

Nightfall sighed, his eyes still closed. It was another bright, shining day. "Gotta start, or there'll be nothing to eat..." He got up slowly and took a warm shower. After his shower (which didn't help in waking him up), he made some coffee and went down into his "shop." It was more garage-like than anything, with inventions here and there, along with mechanical parts and tools. He expected the day to be "usual:" not too many customers. The ones who did come in, he didn't expect to chit-chat much. "Maybe today would be different," he thought as he magically shifted one of his small clocks in the front window and pushed a cart to the worktable.

this is the hub game. I'm glad you're being honest but i agree that red and pink never go together but we are talking about gaga...a person who wore meat...real meat... yea. it's a cute game and hopefully you make some stuff and post it, i can't wait to see it! http://www.hubworld.com/my-little-pony/shows/friendship-is-magic/games/mlpfim-ponymaker You.Are.A.Sweetheart! ECU is actually my fiance's college and I love Sapphire as a Alicorn too! I love her tats as well! I would love to see your OC in your college hoodie! Do it! Oh I forgot about this delightful number. It's a spring/Easter ensemble. I guess it got lost in the sea of mlp pics i have in my file lol

Progress! I tried to fix the fore leg region that Nightfall mentioned and the alignment issue near the hind leg, I still need to work on the roundness to the back of the rear leg. Also made some very noticeable changes hope you like! This is just an update, this work is still a W.I.P. thanks! Here is the almost finished product of Asscher Emerald! I am keeping the blockiness of his body because I like it as it portrays his fatherliness as well as his once ruthless business self when he was younger. The only thing that is hold me up from finishing it is of course his cutie mark. I am working really hard to perfect it before I put it on his flank. Next OC will be Sapphire's mother Marquise Ruby! Stay tuned! Finishes with both Asscher Emerald and Marquise Ruby! Just missing their cutie marks, they're giving me some trouble. Lol. But here are the finished products!

Well yea haha that may be it! Lol silly

Why is it you feel you don't see yourself in a relationship? Do you know what you want from a person you'll be in a relationship with? Do you know the person you want to be in one? Maybe that would help?

Oh who is your first pony crush lol yea I would have but I literally had just moved from another state and didn't know where anything was except this one pen. And when inspiration hits, you just go with it my friend lol

Two parts? I don't know what you mean. I copied this from hubworld and this body design was very bulky and I chose it because it is her father. I will admit it might be a bit bootylicious hahahaa

This is Sapphire Gem's father Asscher Emerald. This work I spent a bit of time on it and I think it's pretty good for my second free hand drawing! I'll be posting its progression as this initial post is a work in progress (W.I.P)