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Going to step out for a little while. No more than an hour. Don't get to far ahead without me. Thank you

To be honest, I think I will also slow down on posts until the plot is advanced. I won't stop entirely, but it will become less frequent.

@, Alright, well I actually like the idea Confogl presented so I think I shall go forth with that idea. Let's hope the plot gets moving. By force

@, Well, I do like your idea a little better. It seems to make more sense than what I had planned. But you could of told me first...

@, As you can see by the image above, I don't quite understand what just happened. Could you elaborate on your post. @, And I was actually about to ask what your thoughts were on this, like what your ideas for this scenario are.

@@slimmyjimjim, Nexus looked between them, thinking of any possible side effects of a changeling attack. Sometimes the bigger one carried the feather flu on them to infect ponies they fight, but it may be possible that Fire healed it. But then again, Fire's magic could of caused this. Magic is a delicate thing that can do harm when one doesn't know what they're doing. He shrugged. "Listen, I'm heading to the motel, I have been up for days now and would like to sleep." He said, throwing up one more salute before taking off. His wings felt strange flying. They moved the same but were...it was like flying with plastic wings. It was odd. Soon enough, Nexus reached the hotel room. When he entered, and shut the door, he began removing his fathers armor, setting it down heavily in front his bed. He finally got a good look of himself in the mirror. His mane and tail were a deep, solid blue, his cutie mark got bigger. His back was not jet black like the rest of his fur, but was actually an odd teal color. He had changeling fangs, and his eyes were solid green. He could just make out where his pupil should be, but it was odd not to see white. He flopped down on his bed, and immediately fell asleep, snoring softly.

@@slimmyjimjim, Nexus shrugged at that. "I don't know Parcel. Maybe you weren't ejected because you are not connected to the hive mind. Or maybe you were just perceived as non hostile. I can'r say I know the details of the inner workings of the Elements." He pondered that. He couldn't think of why he was spared. Again, he shrugged.

@, I think I could have him notice it, but not act on it. He seems to have a lot on his plate. But he would defiantly make a note to confront him on it later.

I am seriously debating calling midnight on that hoof and seeing what drama is born of it. Bit it seems like a lot has happened quickly so maybe holding it in reserve would be smarter.

"For now, we need to get a letter to Captain Armor informing him that the situation is under control. We should check collateral damage and send some ponies in to get the hospital up and running. There are still ponies in the basement in pods so I recommend helping them ASAP. A public address should be organized to inform the public that the threat has been neutralized as well. Me, I am going straight to the motel and relaxing. I have had one hell of a day. It involved me dying." He said, throwing up a salute, his claws jolting with it.

Nexus looked over to Corkscrew, a smile on his face. "Well, your half right. I absorbed the magic that Virus was using when he tried mind controlling me, and I guess some of the changeling code was fused into me, making me a hybrid. Not as bad as I imagined." He said, looking to the jet black fur on his foreleg. "Plus, it makes me look like a badass." He added with a grin. "I can try." Nexus focused on his previous form, but couldn't change. He remained in his hybrid form. "Huh, weird. I can shape shift into Parcel just fine. Why do..." Nexus thought that maybe this was his "hook" as Parcel called it. Apparently each changeling has a side effect occur when they pull a line, and is unique to each changeling. Parcels is that he drains the victim of energy. Maybe Nexus just can't change into anypony he hasn't fed on. That means that he will never be his old self again.

@@thor9356, Nexus rubbed the back of his helmet. "Hes, sorry about that, Dogboots. I get a little excited around changelings. Ironically Parcel inadvertently saved my life. Turns out I can feed off love. Like I said, ironic." He said with a chuckle. "Also, thanks for not reacting to my appearance. I have been scaring ponies brick-less since I got back." He said comically. He was much brighter and less stoic.

@, Mind if I just go ahead and script the fight with the changeling specter? Seeing as it technically an NPC. Also, maybe have a tell to it being fake? I am thinking of how to make this interesting.

@, No I am here, don't worry. I just was forced to get a haircut, but I have returned. SO do not fret, citizen

In his 20's. Licks a 16 year old boy. The police will be there shortly.

Sweet, Nexus and Parcel made it back into town. His hybrid appearance is scaring ponies. Understandably.

@@slimmyjimjim, As Nexus walked down the path, he could feel the energy that was released. "Oh, that's right. Corkscrew was gathering the Elements. That explains the blast. I doubt feral changelings would be seen sailing out of town otherwise." He said, looking up into the sky. He changed back into his true form, Soon, they were back in town, and ponies were startled by Nexus' appearance. He ignored it and continued on, until he ran into Dogboots. @@thor9356, "We did it. We killed Virus. And it looks like the Elements took care of the ones that went feral." He said, foregoing subtlety.

@@slimmyjimjim, Nexus nodded, still smiling, and actually sharing some light laughter. "Alright, lets go finish saving the day." As soon as the words, a blast of energy passed by them, and one could see feral changelings flying off into the distance. Nexus laughed heartily,something he hasn't done in years. "Well, that takes care of that. Guess we aren't the only capable fighters." He said with that ever present grin. "Come on, let's get back to town."