Aerodynas

@, Aw...you're really kind Lil Sis made me smile

Well, I really do appreciate what you did. Like I said, I would have paid had my situation not been in its current state :/ But yeah, I love seeing other folks' OCs too so long as they aren't waaay to blown out of proportion haha @, Lil Sis, it's always amazing how you do your work Thanks a million as always. You've always been there and I greatly appreciate it. Always keep that chin up Oh, and I love the unique style well done @@Guardian Braveheart, Resolution is fine bud nicely done. I really like it a lot! only 30 minutes? Wow XD it takes me forever to do mine. Very impressive!

Lol well Constella is a very cool mare A mother too. She started off as a female guard before settling down...buuuut anyways XD sorry for the extra info gibberish haha Thanks for your kind words You don't have to do the others if you don't want. You've done a great deal already, not to say I wouldn't be honored for you too

Of course I do I'm more than happy for your hard work.

Awesomely done ma'am! Don't worry about the lines. Thank you so much for your drawing of her for sure

@@notten1, Of course she'd leave me here to do the rest, but I wouldn't complain. Molerat would do good for a morning meal, minus the fact that it would have to be shared with the colt. So many ponies were on this caravan that weren't supposed to be. It just made things more complicated. At least Line left me alone with the colt and the cooking meat. I sat close to the fire and watched it's flames flicker in its consumption of the once living flesh. I knew how it felt once, feeling the need to consume all in it's hate of its own life. Breaking my brief trance, I looked over to the colt, thin and pale as he was with nothing but a frown on his face. I really scared him...I could see it in his body language as though he was ready to run away as soon as I even would move to him. Celestia forgive me... Briefly, I took the knife, watching the colt out of the corner of my eye tremble in fear as I held it. Then, with a small cut of the meat towards the shoulder I held the juicy flesh of nourishment. I really hope those others don't see this..."Calm down, little one...I promise, there is nothing to fear in me..." I said softly, very uncharacteristic of myself. "I know how you feel: lost, scared, alone...wondering how you were going to make it. You're lucky you know?...to be found by that mare...She has a uniqueness you wouldn't find anywhere else." At that point, I did the strangest thing...though, I knew why. Forgiveness...and redemption...Those were what drove my hoof. "Please, do not be afraid." I then stood to my hooves with the crisp, lightly cooked meat in my hoof before going over very slowly and sitting down right next to the young colt. I then scooted closer to him, my flank touching his to show my compassion and comfort to him. "I would like you to try the first bite," I told him, trying my best to sound gentle, as difficult as it was for me. Seeing his mouth water was good enough for me as I set the slab of meat in his little hooves. "The shoulder is the most tender but you have to cut it at the perfect time to make it delicious. Lucky you, you got it right on time." In my eyes, it was very awkward to do what I was doing, reaching my hoof around to rub the young colt's back in comfort to encourage him to go ahead. I had seen too many of his age fall in the wasteland...too much of their blood was split because of my own doing. Celestia forgive me..."I won't tell the other two, so don't worry. We'll keep this part between just you and I."

@@notten1,@@Charcoal Embers, I hardly noticed Line leave in his partial slumber, awaking slightly as the door shut. Must be going out for food...alone...The thoughts of reconsidering the terms of my job description began filling my head again as I shook it aw of the mare's partial stupidity. I watched her as far as I could until she disappeared. With a sigh, my hooves then carried me inside the shack, going over to one of the whiskey bottles and taking a quick swig. It was very refreshing in the sense of waking me up, putrid as it was. Whiskey was my favorite beverage after all. My eyes never once glanced at Caprisha though, leaving just as soon as I had entered. After a few minutes of returning outdoors, I caught a glimpse of two figures on the horizon. Two? Immediately, I drew my sword with a levitation spell and readied it warning until I realized one of the figures to be Line...but the other? A colt? Malnourished at that. He seemed harmless enough, especially since he was accompanying a very harmless mare in its own factor...still... Suddenly, a thought pierced through my brain like fire, setting my eyes ablaze in a glare. I met the two, stopping about 10 yards from them and holding out the point of my weapon dangerously in the direction of the colt. "Who comes with you, Line? Speak fast," I uttered, cautiously eyeing the colt with fierce intention.

@@notten1,@@Charcoal Embers, It was at the same time Line heard the clunk that I did too with the flick of an ear. Fucking fantastic...there was a trap. Of course there was a trap. I watched line sprint inside the shack, only walking up to it smugly as the mare rushed back and forth. "I'm coming," I sighed before entering the shack. Thankfully, Line had already place Caprisha on the bed while cleaning the wound to the best of her ability. At least she wasn't totally incompetent. "I would say leave her if it was mortal but just from looking from here, I can patch her up fine," I stated before proceeding to the bedside and lightly pushing Line out of the way. Smartly, I inspected the wound site, shaking my head before looking to the sprung trap. "She only took a small hit from the trap, probably starting to bend forward as it hit her." Talking as I worked was normal, usually calming everypony too. I then brushed back the hair that was in the way of the wound took one of the clean cloths and alcohol, holding it against the wound with a little pressure. "A minor break in her skin with some bruising," I stated before reaching to my bags before bringing forth a small plastic bag with a white powder in it. Quickly, I placed the powdered substance on the bleeding wound and tore a sleeve off my jacket. Expertly, I wrapped it around her head in a somewhat tight manner after I had place one of the alcohol covered cloths over the powder covered wound. I then leaned over and opened one of her eyelids inspectingly before placing an ear up against her back then her chest. With a sigh, I then stepped away and looked to Line boredly. "She'll be fine. Little to no head trauma. Give her a night or so." I didn't like my verdict but...what had to be done, had to be done.

@@notten1,@@Charcoal Embers, It wasn't hard to ignore the two mares, knowing that what they spoke of was likely about feelings. What a pile a pony crap...Let them fall into their little love game but leave me out of it. I have better things to base my attention on. I knew they were talking about me with their little looks and snickers, only aggravating me further in how childish they acted. With a frustrated snort, I couldn't help but kick a little of the dirt below my hooves as I walked. I hated being made fun of... Not long after their chatter, I saw the small shack along with Line, my hair standing up in readiment for anything. Who knew what was in that building or around it. To my astonishment though, my caravan leader trotted right up to it and in it without a second glance. "Stupid..." I mumbled to myself before moving closer to Tom and looking around to survey the landscape in case of trouble. Odd that it was as peaceful as it was. It was hard to ignore the brightly colored mare but she was of no real concern to me...as long as she didn't speak. The sound of the radio startled me ever so slightly but it immediately announced that she was okay and possibly even horsing around in the small shack. What a joke... As soon as Line burst out, barking orders, I merely looked to her like she was stupid. "If I wanted it, you would have taken it. Let your mare go in there. I'll stay out here," I returned in response before getting on the opposite side of Tom to avoid any more confrontation with Line.

@, Omg Lil Sis! I would be honored for sure

@@Mint Drop, Haha It's all good I'm just so surprised is all. I didn't think much of anyone would want to. Heh, y'all make me so happy XD

@@notten1,@@Charcoal Embers, Finally Line returned...with the other mare. Great, well at least I would have a meat shield for the caravan leader if worst came to worse. I was quickly getting somewhat bored of the unresponsive glances of the brahmin to my pathetic conversation. Without so much as a word or expression, I got out of the way and began proceeding forward into the wastes with the other two wastelanders. There was hardly any wind in the air surprisingly, making a clear path forward to our destination. So much closer to our objective even though we had only began. 'Please...let this get over with as soon as possible,' my thoughts pleaded to some entity that I didn't even believe was there. Perhaps I was talking to myself again. I really could use some jet about now...

@@notten1,@@Charcoal Embers, Expertly, I didn't even flinch when the bullet struck in front of me, my eyes not ever leaving her gaze. Still my horn glowed, ready to use my sword when necessary. It wasn't that I wasn't fearful of her gun but rather that I wasn't fearful of any death. I deserved death whether the wasteland decided against it or not. "I hope you don't hesitate when we go to the wasteland. If you do, you life will be forfeit," I affirmed, turning around abruptly as well when Line did. Why did things always have to be so complicated? I wanted an quick, easy way to make caps. That was it. With a slight sigh, I protected the brahmin she named Tom, rubbing behind his ears kindly. "Mares...you can never understand them...or their wickedness. Do you have any female issues Tom?" I asked as though he could speak back before smirking. "You're lucky..."

@@Glaceon, Allen nodded and smiled as he quickly made his way to the ledge of question, scuffling a little dirt with each step. With a small grunt, he began ascending the slope, shivering a little from Lumi but tolerating it due to his experience near the Ice Path. It didn't take much time for him to reached the top surprisingly...though, Allen was indeed a good climber. Upon reaching the top, Noi chittered while flying in circles above them. "Heheh, good job Noi. I'm proud of you," Allen praised, before proceeding a little bit more of a distance away before kneeling again so Lumi could climb off easier. Noi was excited, feeling very accomplished as she flew down and latched onto Lumis chest in an embracing hug. "Noi noi," she hummed happily.

@@Glaceon, Allen was pleased that Lumi was rejuvinated a little until his eyes saw the Durants as well. "Well...so much for thinking it was over..." he grumbled before Noi sneered to the pokemon and took flight. Lumi's directions were quickly understood as Allen saw the barely steep sloped. "How'd you know I was a good climber?" he teased, standing back up. "Come on Lumi," he said with slight haste as he knelt down with his back facing her. "Climb up and hold on...and lessen that snow cloak heh I don't want to freeze." Noi quickly began shooting out supersonics again before taking flight. She had dealt with steel pokemon before and really didn't like them for their sturdiness. All the same, she had to make sure to slow them down if they decided to attack.

@@Glaceon, Allen thought things were going well until Lumi was struck. The only issue was that there was no pokeball to return her to. Sprinting like a runner followed by Noi zooming down to Lumi, Allen quickly made his way to the halfway fainted Glaceon. Noi glared at the Durant angrily before opening it's mouth and letting out another screech. "Nooooooi..." she muttered angrily. Then, in blinding movement, the Noibat's wings spread out wide as she began performing her wing attack, blasting into the harshly defenseless durant and sending it barrel rolling in the dirt. Noi kept the other Durant preoccupied as she could fly and it could not swooping down on occasion to screech and wing attack the pokemon. Allen picked up Lumi strongly, cradling her in one arm with a smile as he reached to his belt with the other. "Heheh, nice job Lumi. An ice pokemon going up against half a dozen steel types is a true feat to behold," he said encouragingly, bringing up a candy bar with the wrapper of "Lake of Rage, Rage Candy Bar. Mahogany Specialty." "Eat up Lumi, it won't heal you entirely but I figure it's better till I can set you down and you stlll be able to walk." By now, Noi had practically knocked the Durant senseless, turning to look at Lumi and Allen with a wide smile. Suddenly, she sniffed the air, knowing the smell of the Rage Candy Bar. In a zoom, she quickly flew up to Lumi in Allen's arm and smiled. "Noi, noi," she chittered, happy to see her friend. The teamwork she finally got to experience with Lumi was amazing to the little bat-like pokemon. Allen chuckled and tossed another candy bar in the air, swiftly being caught by Noi who then landed and sat next to Allen and Lumi. The trainer then gently set Lumi down to lay with the candy bar, reaching on his belt for something. No not the water bottle, the other...Allen then grinned a little and sat down looking at the two while he revealed a 'Moomoo milk on the go'. "Ever had this before Lumi?" Allen asked before he took out a small coffee mug. It was the best he had. He then poured the milk into it and set it a little in front of Lumi so she could finish her candy bar first.

@@notten1,@@Charcoal Embers, Upon my strong lead ahead of the caravan brahmin, I looked back to see the Caprisha mare turning to go back. It didn't matter to me whether or not the other mare left. Good riddance. She was just another mouth to feed. I watched only for a brief moment before getting disappointed after barely making out the muffled sounds of them talking again. Of course Line would talk her into staying. That was around the same time Line suddenly collapse in an uproar of tears. What the hell? I didn't sign up for this stupidity...With an annoyed grunt, I stopped walking forward and turned backwards, placing a hoof on one Tom's heads to stop him before proceeding to the disoriented mare. My eyes were sharp with fire as I glared to the mare who had managed to climb back up to her hooves. I stopped directly in front of her face, a small growl coming from my lips before I addressed her unsympathetically: "First off, knock that sentimental shit off. I don't have the time or the will to put up with it. Let's get something straight before we move any farther: I am not you nor that other pony's playtoy. As well, the gates back to the outpost are only a short distance away. I can leave just as easy as I began, but good luck in your attempts to find another caravan guard out in the middle of nowhere at one of the least populated outposts in the whole equestrian zone. This is the wasteland, not a fucking tea party. Get your hooves moving or I will steal your caravan and leave you both dead here and now." My eyes never phased in a different direction until I was finished, even as my words turned dark. They were more of idle threats but as far as I knew, they would likely kill me given the right setting anyways. My horn glowed it's red-violet color once more in ready to draw my weapon, though it was more of a bluff. I was a mean stallion, yes...but what else was there? My hopes and dreams could not be crushed simply because of the drama of two whores of ponies.

@@notten1, As usually aware as I was, the bump against my back was somewhat unexpected. What was with these mares? My eyes observed the golden mare strut away before I caught sight of a note falling in front of me. Not allowing my trained eyes to stop skeptically glaring at Line, I shot a hoof up and caught the parchment before giving it a brief glance. It made me sigh as I began to ponder how many unfortunate stallions...er mares had read that paper. By her reaction to the more flirtatious one, the not was dropped to him by total accident. Rolling my grey eyes in an unimpressed manner, I quickly climbed to my hooves and fiercely looke out into the wasteland. Let the game begin... I glanced over behind me to make sure the other mare wasn't sneaking up, giving a slightly greater distance after catching sight of her. No words needed to be spoken. They were my own to bear...Celestia did I wish I had brought a little whiskey...

@@Charcoal Embers,@@notten1, As soon as I felt my tail lift slightly up strangely, I knew the work to be of magic. What is with this mare? Abruptly, my horn flashed a redviolet color, breaking her spell while I spent the rest of the awkward moment glaring at the mare before backing away while keeping my eyes on her. Most mares that had a legit attraction for another stallion were a lot more held back. This one wasn't interested...but perhaps if she were intoxicated...No matter how appealing the thought of the two mares catering to my desires, I pushed the thoughts from my head. I was no longer that kind of stallion. My past was evil...and now I needed to make amends. As I made it to the other side of the brahmin, I let out a relieved sigh. Sweet Celestia how long would he have to wait for them to stop talking? My impatience really shown through but who wouldn't be impatient right?

@@Guardian Braveheart, Holy cow are you serious? Thank ya kindly!! Um...actually...no there no really position either than that the first was a guardpony but now mother the second is an old farm pony and the third is I guess a lot like Applejack minus the fiddle idea XD Honestly, do whatever you want! It means so much to me that your even doing one in the first place @, I'm not pickey Style and that sort of stuff doesn't matter. I'll love whatever work you all do, promise Thanks so much and take you time...I'm not in a rush for anything

Wouldn't think differently of you for a second bud Your sexual preference is your own

I didn't really care for the two mares' banter, noting that both of them were likely dangerous individuals. My next approaches around the two would have to be carefully devised. It'd be better if I just kept my head down for a while. Adjusting myself with the slight jingle of my sword, I carefully stepped to the side and walked past Line to the brahmin, double checking the fastens and correcting the ones Line had left too loose. I didn't know why I was hoping to get lucky with the mare, but the disappointment at seeing her blush to the other mare's words kinda turned me off. Meh, she wasn't all that attractive anyways. Clearing my throat, I then pat the hindquarter of the bramin kindly before sighing in wait for the two mares to stop their pointless words. I wasn't getting paid till we arrived...unfortunately.

@@Charcoal Embers,@@notten1, For a while, the wasteland seemed to shimmer in it's calling to devour the caravan. It seemed very threatening. Suddenly, a ticklish warmth wrapped around my tail, causing me to stiffen up a little before relaxing and looking to the mare with a smug coolness in my expressionless face. "Good afternoon...small...girl..." I answered back, expertly hiding my vulnerability to flirtatious mares yet allowing her tail to caress my hindleg. Mares...so quick to play stallions around their hooves...This one would be a force to recon with. Cautiously, I readied to attack her with my sharpened sword on my belt until the caravan leader showed to stop the mare's tactics. I remained silent as to not interfere though there was still a little disappointment in the feel of her tail loosening.

@@Glaceon,@@Umbreon, "Noibat! Supersonic! Lumi! Icy Wind! Now!" Allen shouted out of nowhere, Noi swooping down and erupting a supersonic wave down upon the attacking durant, hoping to confuse and alter its attack. Allen wasn't that far off as he began sliding down the side of the cliff to the durant area. Noi was far up in the air but her supersonic was precise in its beam down to the durant. "Focus your attention of avoiding the durants and continue your Icy Wind to slow them, Lumi!" Allen ordered with a smile, somewhat amused that the durant weren't even recognizing his presence yet. "Not every battle has to be won but they won't be a problem if you can keep moving Lumi. Give Noi time to screech down to the durant after the supersonic. Once their defenses are plummeted in their disorientation, Ice Shard the daylights out to them!" Even though Allen's voice was quick and precise, his voice fluctuated enough for an understanding from those listening. Noi's ears and mouth were erupting waves of confusion and piercing screeches to the durant all around.

I gave a small grunt before stretching out my hooves and back. Another job...hopefully it won't be much longer till I'll have earned enough caps to actually find a place to live. The thought appeased me a little, making the whole trek seem worth its luster...but it was still a job. At least there was some eye candy. The caravan leader did have great curvature throughout her bod-gah! Not the time to be thinking about nonsense like that. Brushing the thought from my mind, I smugly proceeded up close to the brahmin, patting my side to make sure my zebra officer sword still held firm to my belt. One breath was given before I looked to the open wastes, thoughts of my old life as a raider passing through my mind. I didn't bring much except a few bottles of purified water and basic med kits. Not much else was needed. Wish I had access to some tech, my thoughts continued as I attempted to ignore eye contact with the caravaneer or the other guards. Their connections didn't matter to me. I was here for the caps...