Page Turner

It's not. I need a character sheet, and you have to give the password, which you will find in the OP. To create a character sheet, you need to fill out this form. At the moment she's still hanging out with Sturdy, but yes, you still have her.

Happy Make-Up-Your-Own-Holiday Day! I have decided that today is Librarian day, Because Librarians are awesome and they deserve to have a holiday dedicated to them. Soarin is a little behind her, and begins nodding furiously. He doesn't say anything however, and it's difficult to understand why. The scent of pie comes into the air, and his wings raise a little. Spitfire laughs. “Keep it together Soarin.” Spitfire Teases. C’mon, let’s go find a seat.” She leads the two of you inside, where you find a table. You take a seat to Spitfire’s left, and soarin sits on her right. "Go ahead, get dressed. I'll wait for you at the gate." Meta walked over to the gate and waited... but started talking to someone over what appeared to be an enchanted gem. Celestia continues to glare. “There is no need for that. I have your subjects here. Release my little Pony and I shall return them.” A guard comes to the door of your cell and peeks through the bars. “What’s the matter with you?” The bored sounding changeling asks. D chord Sighs. “I can see that I’m not going to be getting anything good out of you today. You go do Whatever the Hay you want.” Vinyl grins. “What did I say about Relaxing?” She reminds him. “Come on Dox, I’d love to go get something to eat.” Pinkie Tilts her head to the side. “Well... that depends on your definition of ‘Stupid...’ For example does ‘Launching yourself off a rooftop from a hastily constructed cannon’ count as stupid? Because you did that.” You receive a punch in the face. Well, not really a punch. More like a slap. “Are you really being all, ‘I’m gonna get some punch?’ cliche?” You then get another kiss onto your cheek. “This is a date! Be more romantic, for the Griffin Empire’s sake!” Sailor Red eyes got wide. “B-but... if he’s on... then...?” He shook his head and forced a smile. “Meta’ll explain it to you when he comes back... but until then... um, yes, If you could find him again, that would be nice. Just... don’t irritate him...” Surprise looks around the messy room. “Well. It’s... Definitely lived in.” She turns to you and smiles broadly. “It’s just like Home!” She takes a few moments to look around. “So... Do you have a spare mattress in here somewhere, or is somepony going to have to sleep on that pile of laundry in the corner?” Rarity Sighs contentedly, thankful for the chance to relax for a while. “Well, Twilight spoke with the princess and got us a lovely suite at the castle, so we will be going there first, and then I made some dinner plans with Fancypants. He’s agreed to be a patron for my new line. Wasn’t that nice of him?” She leans back in her seat. “I really need a break, all of this stress is going to give me premature wrinkles. Perhaps I should take a trip to a spa after the show tomorrow...” "Oh, kissing, and hugging, and- Woah!" She trips and falls onto you. Giggling mareishly, she rightens herself. She seems to be trying really hard to walk in a straight line, but it seems her two eyes can't focus directly in front of her. She frowns, and falls down a second time, nearly bringing herself to tears. “Yes, Let’s.” Daring agrees. “Let’s start with what took you so long to get back.” You quickly fill Daring in on the events of the last couple of hours. “Well. That’s quite a story.” Daring says. “And it seems you all were able to come up with a plan. Without me.” She sounds a little bitter when she says that last bit. Lightning Dust glares at you for a moment, then sighs. “Sure, sounds like fun, but I’ll only do it on one condition: Please don’t talk about that pony in front of me ever again.” “Take a day off work? But tomorrow’s one of my busiest days. I have Mr. Filthy Rich’s family coming in. On top of that, why would you think I would want to go visit the Toothpaste and Toothbrush factory? I’ve already been several times. With other colts, who seemed to think I’d be impressed they knew I was a dentist. Huzzah, good for them. And, no offense, but you and I do not know each other. Now then, was that all you were here for, or were you going to schedule an appointment?” (Don’t worry about this. Honestly, it was just to mix it up a little from the ask-and-get-instantly system we seem to have, when I remember having to work really, really hard, and being very very nervous, the first time I got a date. So, good luck ) “What? What is it?” Twilight whispers, nudging you aside. “Oh my, that was fast.” She glances at you and catches your worried expression. “It’s nice to see the little guy taking an interest in someone of his own species, He’s had a crush on rarity for a long time, and that would never work out, Ponies and dragons are just too different biologically, their lifespans for one thing. not to mention the difference in size which would make mating downright dangerous to attempt.” You find yourself blushing at the thought of ‘mating,’ and marvel at Twilight’s ability to talk about such things so matter-of-factly. (Hoping I didn’t go too far here, I Just like the idea of Twi being so wrapped up in acidemia to consider that what she’s talking about has connotations.) ++++++++++ (Apologies to Purity, You'll get yours next time.)

They should be out Later Today if all goes well. if not, then tomorrow for sure. Sorry for the wait.

I See you are eager to jump in, but let's not get ahead of ourselves. You need to Sign in Via the OOC thread first.

1. Yes, you do. 2. No I can't, that's Meta's story thing, I have nothing to do with it. Don't worry about it, These things happen.

You'll be waiting for a long time then, the players dating the mane six are all pretty damn loyal. I would suggest settling for a substitute, but it's your prerogative.

NEW RULE/RULE CHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT -Joining the RP now requires a Password which is 'hidden' in the OP. this is to ensure that every new potential RP-er has to have read all of the rules before joining. -Alicorn OC's are no longer allowed. All current and future alicorn OC's shall be demoted to either unicorn or pegasus within the context of the RP. (The enrichment center respects your right to have questions or concerns about this policy) for the purposes of this RP, let's keep you a pegasus. (Please note that the new rule above is a long time coming and was not intended for you specifically, you just reminded me that I've been meaning to add it.) You are doing it wrong. a- Please sign up via this OOC thread first. b- you need to state what pony you wish to date. I'm not going to bring them to you.

I'm a tad confused by your OC... it's listed as an alicorn, but the picture shows him as a Pegusus... other than that, welcome aboard! Everything here seems to be in order. feel free to begin!

Oh My, Holy Cow. This took way too long to get through. Thank you all for your patience. Suddenly and with great force Gilda pushes you away. “Dude! What the hay!” She grabs you by the scruff of your neck. “Listen, Bucko, you do NOT, EVER... Move faster than me!” She pulls you into an embrace and gives you a (literal) peck on the cheek. Celestia glares at you. Then, in the back of your mind, you hear the voice of Chrysalis. ‘Don’t over sell it you moron, She already knows you aren’t me. Do you want to be destroyed?’ You wonder how she is able to communicate with you like this. ‘It comes with the powers I gave you, it’s a piece of the psychic connection that all changelings share.’ Did she just read your mind? ‘Yes I did, now focus!’ (I love this post!) “Er, uhh, thank yuh kindly. Huh, raindrop... We don’t have a lotta cats where I live. Most th’ time, th’ ones we got aren’t ever ‘round tuh mess with,” he says. He carefully takes a hoof and strokes the cat, all the way down the back and tail, and repeats it again, as if he’s afraid he’d hurt her. “I’m ‘fraid I gotta confession. I don’t much like leavin’ town, but yer home... it’s uh nice place.” He blushed, still very focused on the cat. “Oh, yeah, so, you fell asleep, and I carried you up here! Sorry about the bumps on your head by the way, I accidently dropped you down the stairs a few times. Anyway, I had you about halfway up when Applejack’s barn exploded, something about the special paint she used reacting badly with the metal on the airship that crashed into it. Oh yeah. An airship crashed into Applejack’s Barn. I probably should have said that part first.” Vinyl looks at you for a moment, then lets out a bark of laughter. “Pfft!! Yeaaah, No. Talent is never a substitute for hard work. When I was starting out I sounded even worse than you do now. If I’m perfect (which I’m not) Then it’s only because of practice.” She puts a hoof on your shoulder. “I’m going to be honest; you really do sound green, but I can see potential in all of you. Keep pushing yourselves, and you may be the next big thing.” Derpy blushed, and wrapped her arms around him. It was noticeably different, in that she wasn't crushing his back, and she was kissing him like a normal mare, instead of like... Well, Derpy. She fluttered her wings nervously and broke the kiss, studying him. She smiled slowly and closed her eyes, and when she opened them, they were cross eyed again. The bartender must've watered down her drink. A lot. It seemed Derpy was normal again, “Hey, that was the funnest Dr. Muffin I ever had. Things looked so weird! And other things came into my head, and they were romanticy, and I almost, almost, got the secret to walking in a really, really straight line. How do you do that again?” “Okay, so you want to go get dinner sometime?” He blushes nervously. “Like, A date? I mean it doesn’t HAVE to be a date if you don’t want it to be, we could just hang out as friends. I’d be okay with that if that was what you wanted... I mean... I’m going to be quiet now.” “Oh.” Spike puts his claws behind his back and rocks back and forth on his heels. “Um... That is... I Kind of have this thing for-” Suddenly his face hardens. “No! She doesn't care about me! She’s with that Joker Card or whatever his name is!” A second later He wraps you in a hug and plants a kiss on your cheek. “I’m willing to at least give it a try.” (for the record, next time stop at the point where Daring is about to start talking, I’m allowing it this time because you had her say basically the same things I would have had her say.) (also, I’m going with your ORIGINAL post, because I already had this written out and I don’t feel like changing it.) When you finally get a response, it comes not from Briny, but from Jolly Roger. “She has nothing to say to you.” The large pony growls. “Do ye have any Idea what ye’ve done ta’ her? She already lost her mum, but now her father, and her home in one swoop. If there weren’t these bars between us, I’d kill ye meself.” It is at this point that Briney finally speaks. “No, Jolly.” her voice sounds hollow. “He done what was right by him. Ye can’t ask for more than that. However.” She looks directly into your eyes, and you see fire there. “When next we meet, I will do what’s right by me as well, and take my revenge.” “That may not be necessary.” Says a voice from the doorway. everypony turns to see a muted blue unicorn with a dark mane. “Turner!” Briny gasps. “We thought you went down with the ship!” “Well. I didn’t.” Page replies. “And I’m not the only one.” Page steps to the side, to reveal Captain Deep Blue standing behind him. The captain smiles at his daughter. “I’m so proud of you. I now know that you will make a great captain when the time comes.” “DAD!” Briny cries. throwing herself into the bars of her cell with a ‘clang.’ “You’re alive! but how?” “Shh!” The captain puts a hoof to his mouth. “We are still on an enemy vessel, we don’t want to be caught.” He then waves a hoof toward Page. “As to how I survived, best let him explain.” Page nods and steps forward. “See I got bored waiting around for the battle to get over, so I used my unicorn magic to break out of my cell to see if there was anything I could do to help. Good thing too, I got up on deck just in time to see Captain Blue here walking the plank. Using my unicorn magic again, I managed to teleported the captain onto the Mother of Pearl just before he hit the water, which isn’t an easy thing, teleporting something as complex as a pony that’s moving that fast, let me tell ya.. Everyone thought for sure he was dead because they heard the splash of that shackle thing hitting the water. Anyway, after that it was simple enough for the two of us to take one of the longboats from the other side of the ship and manage to get away from the ship just before Pinkbeard shot her down.” “Wow. That’s quite a tale.” Sea Salt notes. “Indeed. We all owe you a debt Mr. Turner.” Briny says. “Please, call me Page.” Captain Blue claps his hooves together. “Right then. Gents, I believe we have some plans to make.” Dash bumps your offered hoof. “Yeah, Let’s do this.” The two of you take of. Dash zooms ahead, just as you begin to wonder if she might leave you behind, she pulls into a wide backward loop that brings her back behind you. “So where to?” She asks, pulling even with you again. Sweetie Belle throws her forehooves around your neck. “Oh thank you! you’re so nice! “ She beams up at you “Let’s do our best!” Five minutes later, you have arrived at something that you are both quite proud of. you both go down to meet Rarity. “There you are! Finally! Are you all ready to go?” “Yep!” Sweetie belle says. “Also, I found your hat!” Sweetie proudly reveals the result of your hard work. Rarity examines it. “It looks... Different.” Sweetie Belle looks away. “well, I made a few adjustments...” “And where did you get these feathers?” Rarity looks up at you. “oh, I see.” She takes the hat and places it on her head. “I love it! It looks even better than before!” she says. Somehow you doubt that, but you appreciate the gesture nonetheless. “Now come along! we have a train to catch.” Rarity says, “Card, Be a dear and get my luggage for me.” you look over to see a small cart piled high with bags and suitcases of various sizes. you probably should have seen this coming... “There isn’t another Dragon in Ponyville! Hay, I didn’t even know there were any other baby dragons in Equestria! She was probably passing through. It makes sense that Spike would gravitate towards her, he’s never met a female of his own kind before, only male Dragons go on the migration.” Twilight Replies. She thinks for a moment. “Actually, this might be a good time to do some research on dragon courting rituals!” she says. which basically translates to ‘Let’s go spy on them.’ “Umm...” Surprise’s ears droop. “Actually, I have no Idea. I only just arrived in town, and there was a party, and I lost track of time... Now it’s super late and I have no idea where the hotel is!” she gives you a pleading look. “I don’t want to be a bother but... Can I stay with you?” “Sorry, I can’t, I already have dinner plans with my team.” Spitfire says. She starts to walk away, but then stops, and turns back to you. “Although I suppose you could come along if you want.” Soarin flies down and lands with a whoosh of wind next to Spitfire and eyes you over. He blinks a few times at you, then turns to Spitfire, “Is there pie where we’re going?” Spitfire Grins at her flying partner. “Of course! I wouldn't dream of standing between you and a pie.” Applejack shrugs. “Sure, Ah don’t see why not. A party sounds mighty nice.”

Okay folks, my Writer's termites have finally eaten through my writer's block and I am able to post again. expect the next set on Monday.

Okay folks. you may be wondering where the heck I've been. The answer Is that I'm currently fighting a rather bad bout of writers block, so progress on the Replies, as well as the fanfic I'm working on, has been slow. I'm going to try to have them out sometime this week. but no promises.

Guys, stop Hating on Goblet of Fire, If you are going to hate on A Harry Potter movie, hate on Order of the Phoenix. That's the bad one.

I'm surprised I haven't seen anyone mention The Garbage Pail Kids Movie yet. Also: The Last Airbender, Cat in the Hat. Don't mention Twilight. Twilight doesn't exist. (Maybe if we all ignore it, it will finally go away.)

I'll take a look back and see what I can find. And what Did Lightning Dust do? Only Train her entire life to be worthy of joining the wonderbolts, Only to have her dreams crushed because she pushed herself too hard and endangered a group of non-pegasi who shouldn't have been there in the first place. I maintain that Dust's attitude problem is a much easier fix than Trixie's. After all, it took Trixie 2 episodes and a revenge plot before she learned her lesson. Dust seemed genuinely remorseful at the end of her one. so, who's the worse pony here?

*Sigh* there is no justice. Trixie acts like a B**ch and everyone loves her, Lightning Dust is a bit overzealous and everyone hates her. Yes. that's right, I will add you to the list and you can post in the RP at your convenience.

either one of those would be fine. although, if you wanted RD, you could go For Lightning Dust or Spitfire...

Ah. and here we have the real problem. both of them are taken. please take a moment to read through the OP post on this thread.

well, I've seen worse, at least he's not an alicorn... If we Nerf his abilities a tad I think we can keep the universe intact, who were you hoping to date?

Questions like this are why we have an OOC topic. Please link your Character sheet here And I will decide. For the record though, If you know your OC is bad, you should probably take steps to fix the problem.

You write action really well, Even knowing that neither side could actually die, you actually had me on the edge of my seat the entire time. I also felt that the 'kiss' trade of was particularly clever and well done, It's a difficult thing to completely halt the action like that and still hold the reader's interest. The triple reference was also a nice touch. Do you write Fanfiction? If not, you should, and if so, I'd like to know where I can find your stuff.

(Alrighty! Last replies of the Season! Next time I see you guys, the summer will have begun!) Breaburn looked around, then looked at the cat hiding. “Heh, th’ critter don’t seem tah like me much...” He sniffed himself, “Do ah smell funny? Sometimes they do that when I smell funneh.” He sat and watched the cat. (I have plans for you American) Derpy gave him a weird look, “Why? I’m perfectly capable of sitting.” She sat, lifting her tail out of the way, and wrapping it around herself. “You’re looking at me like I’m going to make the whole ship coming crashing down to the ground. I know I break a lot of things, but... Well, I break a lot of things.” She frowned, thinking. She blinked a few times, and then both eyes pointed forward. “Are you thirsty? I could use another drink...” Vinyl smiles. “Well, first off.” She stands and trots over to D Chord. “You need to fix your attitude. Confidence shows, and your play style has ‘lack of confidence’ written all over it.” She points at Snare. “Look at your drummer. she’s probably the best one out of all of you, and a lot of that comes from the fact that she’s confident in her abilities.” Snare Beat raises an eyebrow, unsure of how to respond to the complement. “On the other hoof.” Vinyl says, turning her full attention on Snare. “You’re problem is that you have too much anger and not enough love of the music, It seems to me like you are more interested in having an excuse to hit something as hard as you can than in actually producing a good sound.” Snare Scowls, back in her element. “And as for you...” Vinyl points at you. “You’re problem isn’t mental. you just need more practice.” Dash Smirks. “I’ve been in the forest before.” She says. straightening up and spreading her wings. “At least as deep as the old castle.” As you begin putting the armor on her wings, one of your hooves accidentally brushes the exposed base. dash makes a little squeaking noise and flinches away. “Hey, watch where you’re touching mister. I’m spoken for.” you pull back, worried that you may have really offended her, but her smirk is still in place, so you decide that she was joking. “Well, It’s Mighty Big a’ ya’ ta’ come right down here lickety-split like that. Ah guess we should all head over there so Ah Can assess the damage.” The three of you head over to the barn. The damage is quite severe. The wood is blackened as if by fire. “Dagnabit! I guess that special quick-dry paint we used last time was more ‘unstable and flammable.’ than that sales pony led me to believe, He said it would only react to...” She turns to Meta. “What exactly is that there ship of yours made of?” Celestia Arrived not long after in her chariot. along with her was what appeared to be a full complement of royal guards, as well as several large prison wagons, which presumably contained the captured Changelings. Celestia Steps off of her chariot and steps forward. “Let the queen of the changelings come forth!” she commands. You and Chrysalis Go to meet her in the central clearing. “Princess!” Chrysalis-as-Morning-Star Cries. “It’s a trick! She’s not the real Chrysalis!” Celestia looks at the pony she believes to be her friend. “I thought as much. It seemed odd that she would be here in person. however, that changes little, as I had no treachery planned. the Cowardly insect can stay in her tower as long as she wishes. so long as my little pony is returned to me.” ========== Meanwhile, back at the hive, the real Morning Star regains consciousness, and finds himself in an unfamiliar cell. “Umm. Okaaay...” Thunderlane looks a tad uncomfortable. “Um, can I ask you something kind of weird? I have a bad habit of jumping to conclusions and making myself look like an idiot... so... umm... are you... Coming on to me? or is it just my imagination?” Twilight and her companion enter the room and see you with Spike. “Oh hey Spike.” Twilight says. “How are you- Oh.” She notices the glare spike is sending at her. “Sorry, I’ll um...” She turns to her companion. “Let’s head upstairs.” Once the two of them are out of the room, Spike looks back at you. “What were you saying?” He asks. Rarity takes a deep breath. “Yes, you’re right, of course, I’m sure it will be fine. Sweetie Belle is in her room, and she won’t let me in, she just insists that she’s not ready. perhaps she’ll listen to you.” You nod and make your way to Sweetie Belle’s room. you knock. “No! I’m still not ready Rarity!” she calls. “Sweetie, It’s me.” you call. “Wildcard?” she asks. “is it just you?” “Yes.” a moment later, the door opens and you are pulled into the room. “You have to help me!” Sweetie Squeaks. “I accidently sat on Rarity’s hat and bent all the feathers! I’m trying to fix it but it’s no use!” She holds up a pile of cloth and feathers that may have once been a hat. “If Rarity finds out she’ll be mad at me! you have to help me fix it!” “Yup.” Surprise chirps. “A barn raising sounds like fun! I especially like the ones where it’s a barn DANCE at the same time! You think we should go help out?” (.... I... I would like to take this moment to say... WOW. That has got to be the best post I’ve ever had the honor of replying to. Seriously. Well done.) (*Clap* Well you did give him a bit of freedom here.) Before you can say “Avast ye landlubbers!” or something equally piratey, Pinkbeard’s crew leaps into action and ties you and the surviving members of the Pearl’s crew up. you find yourself pressed into one of two lines running the length of the black ship’s main deck. “Now then.” Pink Beard says. “First things First. Everypony who doesn’t want to die raise yer hoof.” He looks surprised when no hooves go up. “Really? all of ye have a death wish?” “Well, ye do have us tied up at the moment.” one pirate says. “Ah yes, I almost forgot, very well,if ye don’t want to die, that leaves ye with two options, either ye can join me crew, Or i can find a nice little Island to dump ye on.” he goes up to the first pony in line. “What say you sir? Join, Maroon, or die?” “I... I’ll join ye sir!” the pirate stammers. “Good choice. Men! Cut this one loose.” Pinkbeard moved on to the next pirate. “What say you?” “Join! Join!” the pirate cried. “I don’t believe ye. Kill ‘Im!” Pinkbeard continued up the rows extending his offer to each of the captured pirates, some he released, others he killed anyway. there seemed to be no rhyme or reason to it. finally he reached Briney. “And what say you?” “I’d rather die!” Briny Spat. “Marooned it is.” Pinkbeard said, moving on to Captain Deep Blue. “Ye can’t be joinin’ us, being a captain yerself, so I suppose I should just give ye one of the longboats ta captain and leave ye to yer own devices.” He moved on without giving the captain a chance to respond. “And what say you?” He asked Daring. Daring’s reply was to tell him that he could go do something very inappropriate. Pinkbeard laughed. “Ye got spirit. I like that. Maybe I’ll keep ye as a pet.” At long last He moves to stand in front of you. “And what say you? Join, Maroon, or die?”

(ha. ha. ha. Never heard that one before. Hilarious.) Anyway, yes. I would like you to re-post your last reply.

(I have nothing to say) Chrysalis smiles when she sees you coming. “Excellent you’re here. Celestia will be arriving shortly, but before she does, I have to do something.” She leans in and kisses you on the lips, but this is nothing like last time, when her kiss seemed to suck all the life out of you, this time, you feel unbelievably energized. Chrysalis breaks away. “I have just given you a portion of my power. I want you to play the part of me in the prisoner exchange.” She transforms into Morning Star. “Think about me, and imagine that you ARE me.” She instructs. You close your eyes and do as you are told. when you open your eyes. you appear to be the Changeling queen. “Excelent.” Chrysalis croons. Now when they cast their sensing spell, they will sense one changeling and one pony, and assume that we really are who we appear to be.” “We’re going to have a bigger crowd soon enough,” Chord says. “Only then it won’t be practice. We need to better if we want to have a chance against The other bands!” “I could give you some pointers if you want.” Vinyl Offers. Thunder Lane raises an eyebrow. “Thunders? Where did you come up with... Heh, never mind” He gives a little nervous laugh. “Anyway, I’m free today.” She laughed,”Of course Vinyl does concert with her... brash ‘music.’ But honestly, why would you drag me there? That’d be like stabbing your ears out with a needle!” Applejack looks at you oddly for a moment. “Really now Sugarcube? It’s a bit early ta be makin’ accusations like that. let's just go out and take a look at that there barn.” She heads for the door. just as she reaches it, there’s a knock. “Now who could that be?” She opens the door. A masked figure stands there, looking exasperated. “Hello... I am the owner of that ship that floored your barn. I am teaching someone new at piloting. I am sorry... is there anyway that I can make it up to you?” Dash Follows, Keeping pace with you easily. “So, Where are we going exactly?” “Heheh...” She glances away. “A simple race evolved into this.” Rarity Beams at you. “I’m glad to see you’re as excited as I am!” She says, rubbing the top of her head against your cheek affectionately. “We are simply going to have the best time!” ~Three Days Later~ “I am simply having the worst time!” Rarity cries. I cannot find my favorite hat, Sweetie Belle isn’t ready, and our train leaves in fifteen minutes! This is The. Worst. Possible. Thing!” she throws herself onto a waiting red velvet fainting couch. “Oh woe is me!” You stand in the doorway of carousel boutique, having just arrived with all your things, and this is what you find. He shakily got off onto the floating island. “”Ah always imagined Paradise a bit... closer to th’’ ground,” he comments, looking down, then around, “I sposse it’s okay... but there’s no apple trees... Oh muh gosh,” he says, eyes widening, “Is that uh winch?” He hurried inside the windmill. She took the drink previously given to her, and looked at it. Then she drank the Dr. Muffin about half and dumped the alcohol in it. She sipped that, and grinned, then drank the rest of it. She shook her head, and frowned at the taste, then look around the ship, seeming a bit more surprised. Spike is momentarily stunned. “It... It’s not a big deal. To be honest, I’ve never actually thought about it. I’ve always had Twilight taking care of me, so I guess I’ve always thought of her as my mother...” he looks at you strangely. “the... uh, kiss was kind of nice though...” And that’s when you feel the blade at your throat. “You have some skill.” A deep voice says. “Perhaps ye’d like ter jump ship and join me crew.” you turn your head just slightly and see the piercing sea green eyes of Captain Pinkbeard. “It'd be a shame ta kill such a skilled swordspony. I might even cry.” Suddenly a small knife whizzes past the top of pinkbeard’s head, catching his hat and imbedding itself in the wooden railing of the ship. he has no mane. “Get away from him!” Daring Do shouts. there is a flash of steel, and before you can fully process what’s happened, both you and Daring are being pinned to the deck by one of Pinkbeard’s hooves. “You messed with the hat.” Pinkbeard growls. Nopony Messes with the Hat!” He raises his sword. he’s about to kill daring! Panicing you do the only thing you can think of. “Your beard looks stupid!” You shout. the entire ship falls silent, as everypony turns to find the fool who dared to insult Captain Pinkbeard. “Pinkbeard glares at you and you feel yourself withering under his gaze. you realize that this must be ‘The Glare.’ “Colt, ye just made yer last mistake.” He lifts his hoof from Daring, who quickly rolls away. “I’ll be sendin’ ye ta Whoovy Bones’ Locker, along with everypony else who dares to insult me!” Time seems to slow down as the Captain’s blade swings toward you. you close your eyes to wait for the inevitable... It doesn’t come. you open your eyes to see that Daring has found a discarded sword and is engaging Pinkbeard in swordplay. you stand up and pick up your own weapons, then go to join her. Twilight cocks her head. “Really? that’s an odd time for a movie. let me see those.” She takes the tickets and reads the time on them. “Huh. That’s interesting.” She levitates the tickets back over to you. You arrive at the library and you hold the door open for her while she enters, you follow her inside.