Charcoal Embers

@@Aerodynas, @@notten1, I sigh and sot down on the ground before taking another drink from my bottle. Why did this happen every time? Are those two secretly in love with each other? Is that why they ignore me? Or maybe the stallion just hates me. Wouldn't be surprised. I can get on a lot of stallion's nerves. I just hope I didn't upset Line. If anything I hope to at least make a good friend in her when this trip is over. I stand up and stretch a bit before walking to the door. I open it up step outside. When I get out I find it odd what I first see. Caisem and Line were holding hooves. Well I guess that answers my question. My ears lower a bit, knowing that Line prefers Caisem. I walk over and tap both of them on the shoulder. "Um, excuse me, but I think that we may have a bit of a problem with a certain brahmin." I say as I point to Tom, who was begining to eat their food.

@@Aerodynas, I almost laughed at his words. Did he really think that I was just some old mare? No, I wasn't just any stereotypical mare, I was Caprisha. And no pony could be me. Now just to keep him talking so that I can learn more about him. Then I can use that info. "Oh, come now. Don't use that as a way to describe me."

@@Aerodynas, I raised an eyebrow at the stallion and gave him an odd look. I couldn't say that I had been to Ponyville, but I have heard a lot of things about what it is like. Raiders everywhere, slaves, ghouls being held captive. Cutting off pony limbs and strewing their guts across the walls. The thought of it gave me chills and caused the fur on me to stand on end. why was he wanting to know if I had ever been to Ponyville? Even though I had to make myself look good, I shook my head. "No, I haven't been there. But I have heard a lot of stories about it and have met a few ponies who have been there. Why do you ask?"

@@Aerodynas, @@notten1, I simply glare back at the stallion with my enchanting purple eyes. I was beginning to let this stallion's bad attitude. get to me and was beginning to get slightly angry back at him. what was his problem anyway? Why was he so seclusive? I will have to think of a different way to get to him. Or at least get some sort of reaction from him. Though she did feel him relax, if only slightly when she massaged him, so that was definitely a step in the right direction. I wonder if I may just need to use, THAT technique. It would definitely make things easier on me, but it would really really upset him so she should probably save that. I took a deep breath to calm myself and close my eyes for a minute. When I open them back up I simply stare into the stallion's eyes with my eyes, hoping my eye trick will work. "Come on now. I know that inside that shell of yours is a stallion waiting to show you that ponies aren't so bad."

@@Paladin Butters, @, Charcoal looked at the two ponies with an odd look. "Look, I really appreciate the hospitality, but I don't think we could come along. I mean, we are missing one of our partners and he is pretty important. So I think we should wait for him before we even consider moving." Charcoal explained, not breaking eye contact with the orange pony, who seemed like the biggest threat.

@@Aerodynas, @@notten1, I laugh a bit at Line's attempt to get the stallion to stay with us. She wasn't all that good with words when she was drunk, but maybe I could help a bit. I walk forward towards where Line and the stallion were standing and get right beside them before turning to the stallion. "Come on, you are a very good looking stallion. No need to let all this stress get to you while traveling. Unwind a bit. Let me help you relax a bit." I say before placing one on my hooves on his back and begin to massage him. I begin to move up his back slowly as I rub his back soothingly. "Please, just relax. If you don't like this I can stop at any time. But I just want to help gain your trust. Nothing more." I said in a relaxed tone as I rub his mid back.

@@notten1, @@Aerodynas, I laughed heartily as well with Line as I take another drink of my whiskey, now having drank about a quarter of it. I was pretty tolerant to a lot of alcohol so it took a lot to get me very drunk. But by the looks of Line she was already starting to get pretty drunk while I was just barely starting to get a buzz. Smiling I walk closer to Line and give her a kiss on the cheek. "You are simply adorable Line, but I am here for help to get to Tenpony Tower. Not really anything else. After that I will probably head back home so that I can get back to my friends. Maybe you could find a place to settle down there too. It is not a bad place. We have some good trade passing through there. Though I think that-" I cut myself off when I see some movement in the corner of my eye. I turn to the entrance to see that stallion from before. I grin at him and hold my whiskey a bit higher. "Come on hunk. Why don't you join us with out whiskey. I'm sure it get boring talking to something that won't talk back to you. Besides, you have two very cute mares here, one of which is pretty drunk. What could be more fun?" I ask him before taking another drink and motioning for him to come back inside the shack. He spent way too much time talking to that brahmin. He needed the company of some sexy mares to make him comfortable. Or at least I hoped it would at least calm him down.

@@notten1, I giggled at Line's words before pulling the cork off my bottle of whiskey with my magic. I wanted to be able to savor the taste and have this bottle last longer, so I lifted the bottle up in the orange glow of my magic and just had a small drink, not taking much more than a mouthful before letting it float beside me as I felt the warm liquid run down into my stomach to give me a very warm feeling that began spreading out throughout my body. I let the feeling set for a moment before looking back at Line with a smile on my face. "I guess it all depends. When I first came down to the caravan company I was just looking for somepony to help me get down to Tenpony Tower. But then again, this is quite the interesting group. We have you, who is a cute mare who might be a bit late to trust, but definitely seems to know her guns. And her alcohol." I said with a giggle and another drink of my whiskey. "And then we have Mr. Grumpy pants outside. Now, there are two thing I wish with him. One, I wish he was a mare. Because he is pretty hot. And B, I wish he would lighten up a bit. But who knows. Maybe we just need to get a bit of alcohol in him to get him to loosen up. I know it helps me unwind, and it is quite obvious that you are getting more comfortable with some of that whiskey inside of you."

@@notten1, With how I had somehow got to sleep so quickly my sleep was kind of rough. I didn't have any dreams, but I moved around a lot in my sleep. And was somehow half awake while I slept. So I was sleeping, yet was fully aware of my surroundings. So when Line walked in I knew she was there, but did not move or do anything as I was still asleep. When she rubbed my back it felt very comforting, though also was kind of strange. My eyes slowly opened up and I began moving my body around as I stretched, though a slight headache suddenly appeared, causing me to flinch. I turned my body around to face Line. I gave her a slight smile as I stood up. Her words didn't really concern me, though my ears perked up a bit at the mention of alcohol. I don't quite remember when I had found any alcohol, but whiskey was still whiskey. I place all my hooves on the floor and grin at Line. "Well now, it is about time we had a good drink. This trip hasn't exactly gone as I had hoped, but some of this whiskey would definitly help with it. Though, are you sure the two of us should drink all of this? Getting drunk is fun and all, but we don't exactly want to get so drunk that we have to practically be carried by that stallion out there."

@@notten1, ((Sorry, have to leave in a sec so this is going to be short.)) I simply nod slowly when I said that she was going out to get some food. I still had a few questions, but unfortunately I couldn't really get any answers to them since Line was away, and the stallion wasn't talking to me. So out of bordem I layed my throbbing head down on the bed and closed my eyes, very easily falling back into a deep sleep.

@@notten1, My head hurt like hell. It felt like it was being squeezed by a super mutant while he was drunk on scotch. I woke up with my head throbbing and a oddly pleasant feeling. I didn't want to open my eyes, nor was it easy to do anyway. But after a while I did manage to pry them open to look at the shack around me. Then my eyes were drawn to something else. Line was laying in the same bed as me. Not only that, but she had some blood on her hooves. What the heck happened?! Why was there so much blood? Caprisha grabbed Line's shoulders and began shaking Line awake, needing an explanation.

@@Aerodynas, @@notten1, I chuckled silently at what the stallion has said to Line. He was really a grumpy one. No wonder he doesn't have a mare to be with him. He is way to grumpy for any mare to even want to be with him. Or maybe he is grumpy because he doesn't have a mare. Or maybe he is gay and can't find another gay stallion to be with. Oh well, guess that's a question to ask another day. For now, let's check out that shack. "Oh well, guess I had better go in on my own." I said as I walked to the shack and walk inside. Just simply by looking I can tell that this place had been rummaged through, and by a young mare who was having a lot of fun looking around with no help or protection. I chuckle as I begin looking around, but I stop when I notice a chest in the back corner of the shack. It looked... new. Definitely not something that belonged in a run down, old shack. I walked towards it curiously and tried to open it. Locked. "Dammit." I mumble to myself before pulling out a bobby pin and a screwdriver. I definitely wasn't the best when it came to picking locks, but I at least knew how it worked and how to do it. It was a very easy lock to pick the lock. Definitely a lock that was not really guarding anything important. I opened up the trunk and everything seemed to happen at once. When I opened the trunk I saw two or three bottles of something, but wasn't able to get a good look at what they were before suddenly a metal beam swings down from the ceiling and slams into the back of my head, knocking me out and busting my head open, my blood running down my coat and into the trunk onto the bottles.

@@notten1, I smiled a bit, but was still a bit skeptical. I mean, just offer him a drink? That couldn't have been the only thing she wanted from him. I swear I saw her wink at him. There has to be other things going on. My head lowered again, this time for other reasons than just sadness. Maybe I should try a new approach to this. She seems like a pony that cares, so let's see how much I can get her to care about me, "I... are you sure? I mean... he is a pretty good looking stallion. So are you sure you just wanted to get him a drink... I wouldn't be surprised if you did." I said to Line, trying to look a bit sadder.

@@notten1, I smiled a bit more at Line and suddenly give her the biggest hug that I could ever muster. This was the greatest feeling ever, knowing that somepony was really, truly sorry for something they did. Even if it wasn't intentional, she was still sorry. And that was all that mattered to me. "Well... i-if you don't mind... w-what was on that note that you dropped for... him..." I asked, a bit nervous to ask what was on that note. For all I knew it was an invitation to her bedroom... or maybe even more...

@@notten1, I continued to lay there on the dirt dirt road of the wasteland loathing in my self pity. It was a few minutes before my ears perk up and I hear somepony approaching. Why does anyone care if I lay here crying? This is the wasteland. Everypony is out for themselves. No pony cares about anypony else. This pony is probably just here to kick me while I am down. That would be what is most likely going to happen. I probably should get up... run away, prevent this pony from harming me in some way or another, but I just can't bring myself to. It is just too hard to do anything right now except wet the ground with my tears. But then something I don't expect happens. The next thing I know I am being spoken to calmly... careingly... I look up to see who it was, tears staining my face and dirt covering the rest of my face. When I saw Line standing there my heart jumped a bit. H-Had she really come back? Did she really care? That was all that went through my mind as I just stared at Line, unable to speak or move as her words just go around me, not letting me hear them until I hear... something I haven't heard somepony say genuinely in a long time. 'Can you forgive me?' At those words I smile a bit at Line, almost overjoyed by her words. Slowly I stand to my hooves, a bit shaky, but still I stand up and continue to look at Line. "I... I can forgive you... but... I don't know why... you just rejected me like you did before. I didn't do anything to you... yet you called me a liar..." I said, releasing a bit of steam.

I continue walking until I have made it out of the caravan company. I thought this would be easy, and that I could manipulate somepony easily... but I didn't expect rejection on that scale before. I... I have never been hurt more than ever before... why was she so mean to me? I never did anything to her before. I simply complimented her. And it is obvious that she had liked it, but then... My heart hurt just thinking about what had happened. Never before had I felt such pain before. I promised myself that I wouldn't not cry in these kinds of situations... but... when a single tear manages to get free and run down your face, you can't help but let another go... and another... and another. The next thing I know I am sobbing in at the outside the caravan company, not caring who sees me.

@@Aerodynas, @@notten1, I was practically shocked by the reaction I had gotten from the mare. The stallion I could understand, he was too tough for me and simply couldn't be bothered. Okay, that was a simple one. She just had to take baby steps with him. But the mare... that hurt even more than the stallion. As I watched Line drop a note for the stallion I could feel my heart shatter. She had chosen him over me? B-But... why? Was I too forward? I didn't get it. My ears and head lowered and I began walking away from the caravan as they left. She wasn't wanted here, that much was obvious. And honestly, I'm not even sure if I want to go with them now anyway. I had just wanted help, and I had never lied to any of them, yet... Line still had thought I had lied to her.

Um... excuse me. If it isn't too late, would I be able to make a request? I am looking to see if someone could do my OC, Caprisha.

@@notten1, @@Aerodynas, I look at Line with a look that has a bit of surprise, and a bit of respect. So this mare was the leader? Well then, that just made things easier. Especially now that I know that she likes my compliments. Now I just have to press a bit more. Maybe use a different voice. Her rifle also seems important to her, so getting her to talk about that could be a good way to get her to start talking about stuff. But that can be something I use later. Her clothes are definitely something to take into consideration. But maybe later as well. I then smile at Line. "Oh, I wouldn't dream of taking your precious gun from you. I'm not much of a gun mare if you know what I mean." I say. truth be told, I don't usually soot guns. Too loud and they hurt sometimes. "But if you don't mind, I would like to travel with you. I mean, why wouldn't I? I don't really need to sight see because I got everything I need to look at right here." Caprisha said, moving a bit closer to Line, her horn glowing as she grabbed the stallion's tail. I don't really care how cute he is. Ponies don't just walk away from me. Maybe I just need to show him a bit more flirt. Though, I will need to be careful not to upset him too much. I'm sure that he doesn't carry around that sword for show. It would probably do quite the number on me if he really tried.

@@Aerodynas, @@notten1, This was simply too easy. This stallion could practically be putty in my hooves, had this mare not walked up and interrupted me. Regardless, the mare looks like somepony who could lead me to whoever is in charge here. Might as well ask. Too bad this stallion has to be put on hold. He is pretty cute. Too bad he isn't a mare. I turn away from the stallion and look at the mare. She didn't look like too much of a threat. Though that rifle on her back look something fierce. Wonder where she got that? Maybe I could talk her into giving it too me. Though, with how pricy that thing looks, I doubt she will give it to me so easily. Maybe I should get to know her better first. And that stallion did have a nice sword on him. I could probably fetch a nice price for that. I cleared my throat before smiling at the mare. "Well... hello there. It is wonderful to meet you Miss Line. My name is Caprisha." I say before giving a slight nod at my head as I give a quick look to see if she has anything stored or held anywhere lower than her back. After looking for a split second she looks back up at Line. "So tell me, what is such a cute mare as yourself doing out here in the wastes? With your looks I'm sure you could do much better than this." I say, trying to get on her good side as best I can. If I am going to be traveling with this group, I will need to get at least one good word in to whoever the boss is.

@@Aerodynas, @@notten1, I groan as I look at my letter again. I couldn't believe that I was being called out, again. I thought I had finally been able to settle down and be rid of anypony who needed me to come to them. But now apparently there was somepony at Tenpony who says they have a favor for me to take care of. Apparently I owe the guy something, I just don't remember it. But regardless, he did say I would get a few caps out of this, so I guess it isn't a total loss. Only problem is, Tenpony is kind of a long distance away, and I am not exactly someone to travel that far on my own. I walk down to the caravan company that was close to where I would normally live. Surly there would be somepony there "willing" to help me out. And if not, I'm sure I could... persuade them to help me out. With a grin on my face I walk into the caravan company and start looking around. Let's see... no... not her. They look like they just got back... wait, is that one leaving? I ran up to a caravan group that looked as if they were just now leaving. Why they would be leaving this early I have no idea. I run up to the group and spot a tough looking black stallion. Obviously a guard, but maybe he could help me out. I approach him and come up from behind him. Immediately my tail wraps around his and begins tickling the back of his legs. "Hey there big boy." I say to him in an suggestive tone.

@@Moonbacon, Aw, too bad. But I will not make you battle me. XD

For you pokemon fans out there who have heard of, and play on Pokemon Showdown, I would like someone to battle with. For those of you who don't know what pokemon showdown is, it is an online battle simulator where you can chose any pokemon and use it how you need to (as long as it is legal). It is really fun and I would love to have people to battle with.

@, @@Paladin Butters, Charcoal simply stared at the two ponies in from of them for a few seconds as she thought. Is it a really good idea to follow these two? I mean, they have a freaking dragon on their side. Maybe we should just avoid them for now. Charcoal thought to herself. "Well... I'm not really sure yet. How far away is this place and... will your dragon friend be there?"

@@notten1, @@Sunset Haste, Charcoal gave Blue a hard look before turning to look at the 9mm pistols she had. She searched through them, rejecting a lot of them. One of them had a muzzle that was a bit bent, another was really rusted, and one of them was even missing the trigger completely. Charcoal sighed in frustration. None of these guns were in great condition. She finally decided to chose one of the pistols with a busted magazine holster. "It isn't the greatest, but it will help with what I need it for." Charcoal said before sitting down and beginning to take apart the two pistols and replacing the parts of the first one."