DwhitetheGamer

So, is this RP over now?  Everyone seemed to have stopped posting.

On 9/1/2020 at 1:52 AM, dragon4111 said:

"Now then Copper you said you wanted to join Ancalagon's Crusaders correct?" Draco asked with a raised eyebrow.

Copper looked over at Draco and nodded to him.  He did have some fun going solo as a mercenary, but now, he thought, it would be the perfect time to join a guild and further enhance his strength.  "Yes, I do want to join your guild." he said simply.  "After seeing this whole tournament thing, I wanna push myself to greater heights."

During the entire sequence of actions before this, Copper gave a nod of respect back to Onyx, as well as watched the reunion of Jade and Tricis.  It reminded him that he needed t otalk to his parents some time soon.  He hoped they were okay, as they were getting old.

@dragon4111 @Literally Snails @Dynamo Pad @reader8363 

Copper was silently walking with his team back to the medical building, a little ahead and beside of Jade and Draco.  He had what seemed to be a determined look on his face, and it was obvious what he was thinking about.  After this entire skirmish with Jade and Rokata, he wanted to push himself even farther than what he had fighting Onyx.  He had a slight twinge in his stomach that told him that there were far stronger opponents out there...

Unrelated to the entire thing, he looked at Draco and Jade.  "Need help?" he asked the fellow mercenary.  "Oh and... is there any spots open in your guild?"

@Unicorncob @Literally Snails @Dynamo Pad @reader8363 @dragon4111 

When everything was said and done, Copper had just reverted to normal, looking very stunned.  He slowly walked up to Jade in the Arena Circle... what was left of it anyway, his expression changing from stunned to proud.  He placed a hoof gently on her shoulder and said, with a bright smile, "Great job, Jade.  You're an amazing fighter."

I'm still interested, Snails.

@Literally Snails @dragon4111

At this point I may be clinching because I need some action.  Simply waiting around doesn't bode well for me, and for that I'm sorry.

1 minute ago, Literally Snails said:

Jade hasn't lost yet

Sure's looking like it to me.  So... can I at least give her some of Copper's strength?

Just now, Literally Snails said:

This is is kind of Unicorncob's fight, you know? I understand wanting to get involved but you can't do that.

Well what am I supposed to do, then?  How does this fight have a happy ending?

@Literally Snails @Unicorncob @reader8363 @Dynamo Pad I hope you all understand what I have to do.  If Rokata can't be damaged normally like shown, then Copper is gonna have to blow up... literally.  As in blow up and make sure nothing remains of Rokata.

He will survive the blast, but he'll be hanging by a thread.

@Literally Snails @Unicorncob @Dynamo Pad @reader8363

11 hours ago, Literally Snails said:

"How tragic," Rokata said. He knelt with Draco still on his claw and let him gently slide off onto the ground. His wound began to heal. "None of you could even stop me. I wonder how that feels."

That was the final straw.

From Rokata looking too insanely overpowered, to Draco losing his life to said monster, and now Jade has finally lost her mind... it was now or never.

He had no other option but to turn into a Super Pony.

(This is how he transformed into the form I'm going to explain below this link.)

He remembered hearing stories of generations of Super Ponies, there only being one in each generation, fighting to protect something they cherished.  He also remembered a group of ponies in this generation doing everything they could to become one, but they had no idea on how to do it.  Copper, here, has realized the key to form.

Anger.

Anger at Rail for setting up this pointless tournament, anger at Rokata for killing innocent lives, and now anger at Jade, for completely losing control of herself.  All of that, was the result of an ear-piercing scream that literally shook the heavens, and that no one, not even Jade, could ignore.

If they looked back, they would see a panting Copper Strikes, but his usual blue fur wasn't there, instead it was pure yellow, and his mane was spiked up.  "Jade... don't be like Rokata." he simply said.

4 hours ago, Literally Snails said:

"I used to be a pony, Jade, I'd say that gives me the right perspective to judge them, and there's something missing from you. Something you used to have..." Rokata gave Jade time to stand herself up. "You aren't even fighting for yourself!" Rokata disappeared, and Jade briefly couldn't tell where he was because it felt like he was all around her. He reappeared behind her, standing on one knee, still dwarfing her in height.

He grabbed the back of her head and forced it into the dirt. "Are you really gonna watch all these people die?"

"You're an absolute dumbass, Rokata."

Copper's voice echoed throughout the arena, with authority and clarity.  He stood on his hind hooves as he continued speaking, defiantly even.  "You used to be a pony, yes, but look at yourself now.  You've become nothing but a puppet to a corporate entity who isn't even as powerful as you are!  All this shows out of you is that you're the weakest pony in this ENTIRE stadium!"  He put a heavy emphasis on "Entire" just to make sure Rokata heard.  "You're far, FAR weaker than even the spectators in this crowd, and no matter how much power you flex, you cannot deny the truth.  You've become a side-show, a gimmick, a mockery of who you were.  You were taken advantage of because of your own stupidity... and I bet that you will be left for DEAD as soon as Rail gets his way.  Is that what you want?"

He let the words hang for a long period of time, just to see how Rokata would react.

@Literally Snails @Unicorncob

"..."

There seemed to be an off-putting atmosphere coming from Copper, but of course Jade and Rokata wouldn't feel it since they're the strongest ponies...

Strongest...

He sighed, knowing he couldn't do anything in his current state.  Why did he even agree to come here to begin with?  What was his original goal?  To kill Rail?  He would still do that, no doubt, but to think he was witnessing this stupid and pointless fight made him even more furious than ever.  And it was made worse that he couldn't do anything, and as an Merc who wanted to be the best that he could... it hurt his pride.

@Literally Snails

After everything that had transpired, Copper simply stood exactly where he was, his fur turning darker because of the smoke, even more annoyed.  He looked over at Quill to say, "That body's very powerful, yes, but it's damaging his body from within.  If Jade can figure that out, her strategy might change."

@dragon4111 How does Draco know what Dynamo said when he didn't say anything, just had a thought?

@Literally Snails @Unicorncob @dragon4111 @Dynamo Pad @reader8363

He expected this all too well.

Copper had a hunch that Rokata was going to have an explosion of power, much like one particular enemy he had faced months ago.  He didn't even flinch when the explosion of power happened, he expected it that much.

He growled loudly, sensing the kind of power Rokata has.  Even his limit broken state, which he did use for a short moment against Onyx, couldn't keep up with this... whatever this was.  He was getting angry, but felt a pop from his body.  The demon side of him was slowly transforming him, and as soon as he realized it, he started suppressing it quickly.  He didn't need that form yet, not now.  He needed to wait until the exact right moment.

@Literally Snails Just to let you know I gave a question to Topaz if both teams needed to move out of the expanded Arena circle.

@Literally Snails @dragon4111 @Dynamo Pad @Unicorncob @reader8363

"Not much of a surprise there."

Copper's voice carried itself throughout the arena, enough to where both Rokata and Jade could hear him.  He looked over at Topaz and said, "I suppose both teams have to clear out the expanded Arena circle, yes?  If so, we'll move to the stands if necessary."  Then he turned his attention back to Jade.  "Jade, whatever those things around your hooves are that are holding you back, use whatever code you were given and go full force from this point on.  But be careful.  As you saw with me, you can only withstand your own heat for so long if you haven't fully mastered it.  If you overheat, it's game over."

@Unicorncob @Literally Snails @reader8363 @dragon4111 @Dynamo Pad

"Hmm..."

Copper was observing the fight from his team's side, having felt he had regenerated enough energy to protect his team in case something bad happens.  He could most likely lose the energy he had gained if a powerful attack came in their direction, but at least now he can defend the team.  "Jade seems to be waiting for the right time to strike at full force," he said to his team.  "She needs to be careful, though.  If she waits too long, I fear Rokata could snap on her."

2 hours ago, Unicorncob said:

Jade scraped her hoof on the ground, anxious for an answer. She wanted to begin this final battle sooner rather than later, and all this waiting was wearing on her patience.

"Why do they stall?" she asked. "Is Rokata afraid to face me? Or is this yet another of the mental battles he loves so much?"

Copper looked up from his meditating spot to look at Jade, having overheard what she was asking.  "Something's telling me that they're planning on pulling a fast one on us, which is why I'm in my current position now, slowly regenerating my energy, in case something bad happens and I have to defend the team."

21 hours ago, Literally Snails said:

Rail moved the mic away so his voice wasn't picked up. "I despise cheaters, Copper Strikes. There's no greater thrill in this world than a gamble and no easier way to ruin it than with a con. You're worrying about the wrong thing. Jade will lose in a fair fight." He sounded sincere, but he was still a difficult character to trust.

Copper grumbled a bit.  He didn't trust Rail at all, and something told him that something bad was about to happen.  With that, though, he returned to his team's side of the Arena and sat down on the ground.  From there, he wrapped himself in an indestructible shield, and afterwards the light orange aura from earlier returned.  Now he was focused on returning back to full strength.  He hoped he wouldn't have to use any of his strength, but the feeling of being pulled a fast one was still in his mind.

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Of course it was a set up by Rail.  Copper didn't know it from the time he checked Tricis's pulse, but he had a slight feeling it would when Rokata told him he was fine with being disowned.  Now that Rail confirmed it, he was more pissed than ever.  And to top it off, he had a sinking feeling that Rail was gonna pull a fast one on Team Lotus.  He slowly made his way onto the Arena Circle and pointed at Rail.  "I'm gonna tell you something right now," he stated.  "If you try to pull a fast one on us, not only will your reputation be destroyed, but not even Rokata can save you from my wrath.  But I will say this... you have a bounty on your head from someone who used to work for you.  If you do keep your promise, then there won't be a bounty for me to collect because you agreed to give up your life, and because of my honor code, I cannot accept the reward."

17 hours ago, Dynamo Pad said:

Dynamo shook his head and offered his friend a kind smile. "There's no reason to apologize, Copper. It's like you said. You were caught up in the moment, but I would say that you were a bit misinformed from Rokata." He says, being supported by Copper as the two walked off of the ring. After making their way towards their team, Dynamo sighed as he was placed back onto the ground. "Thanks, bro. I really appreciate all of your help." He says, wincing as he still felt pain from his fight. The wound from his chest Selene had inflicted was healing up, but he knew he resting was the most important thing. "It's like I said before. Rokata smiled at me, but I think it was his way of thanking me. He knew if I won, then he would get his fight with Jade. It looks like he got his wish, after all." He explained, his facial expression remained neutral. He was glad he won, but he knew the real battle was about to begin.

"Okay, bro," Copper smiled as fully shut down the wounds on Dynamo.  Afterwards he had noticed the tears on the unicorn's face, and then he hugged him.  "I'm sorry for your loss," he said.  "She could've been a good friend, I know she would."  He knew better than anyone that when tears were sprung on Dynamo, there was a potential friend of his lost.

With that said, he just noticed his hoof engulfed in a light orange aura, and then saw his whole body like that.  "Looks like it's time," he said as he released Dynamo from the hug.  "The process may be slow, but I should be able to restore my energy at some point, that way I can defend the team from anything stupid that might happen."

@Dynamo Pad

Copper looked at Dynamo for a brief moment before nodding.  "Y-yeah.  Sorry bro, just got caught up in the stuff."  He casually picked up his friend and walked back to his side of the Arena circle, where he laid the Unicorn down and healed him like he did Rose.  "There, that should patch you up for now." he said.

52 minutes ago, Literally Snails said:

Selene put both her hooves together, increasing the size of her rei Bomb to act as a shield, but it was nothing against the might of his ZettaFlare. She stopped in place when the first shockwave of the attack hit her, and then she was sent flying back when her momentum was broken. For a few seconds, the ring was enveloped in a blinding blue light, before the light suddenly dispersed and Selene was seen flying up toward the stands. She hit a pillar near the highest parts of the stand, and  fell back to the ground with no strength left in her body.

"Continue this path, and I'll consider you the greatest friend I've ever known," Dynamo heard.

Selene landed with a booming thud on the ringside grass near where Rokata and Onyx were standing. Dynamo saw Rokata standing beside where she fell, looking up at him with a smile across his lips and an intense gaze in his eyes.

Topaz cartwheeled toward the side of the ring with a pair of sunglasses balanced on her snout. "With explosive moves like that, you don't need to be in the line of fire to need some protection!" She gracefully leapt off the ring and landed in front of Selene, bending down to look at her closely. She turned to the stands and said, "It looks like Selene is incapacitated and wont be back up by ten if she ever gets back up at all! Team Lotus takes a one point lead going into the final match!"

@Dynamo Pad

Copper was ecstatic, jumping up and down in excitement when he heard Dynamo won.  He was so proud and...

He stopped the moment he saw Rokata smile and Dynamo.  He quickly bolted to beside his best friend and said, in a more joking manner than serious, "What's the smile for?  You know your biggest threat is yet to take the arena, right?"  He returned to a more serious manner when he continued, "I will not allow my best friend to turn to the dark side."

1 hour ago, Literally Snails said:

I've forgotten. When did @Canteen_the_unstable become an announcer?

Is that rhetorical?