Windy Breeze

@Kujamih

“Didn't you said yesterday that you are in trouble with an organization when we were back at a castle ruins in the Everfree forest with Blu?” Silver had this nagging feeling coming from the back of his mind getting involved with the royalty too soon may as well be compared to jumping out of a bush to a pursuing bear. “There is an invasion going on, getting involve with the princess too soon will attract unwanted attention and no doubt will brought danger to us. However, we may get an advantage over that risk by building up our name among the general population to earn their trust;  a solution which contradicts silence. However, the solution may come with with more risks and may backfire on us badly, with the invasion heightening chances of failure.

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Thunder stepped forward knowing it is their cue to speak up and introduce themselves to the ruler. Her experience with alicorns in her own world are limited but enough to make her distrustful of winged-horned slender-bodied equines; this alicorn is different and she knew because of her several facts: the mare isn't boastful about her magic abilities and is not talking about taking her to whatever Goddess they're speaking of; and this is a whole different where the nuclear apocalypse has yet to start.

Buckshot has her own experience with alicorns, especially ones affliated with a major faction in the Equestrian Wasteland called the Unity. She even had close-calls with them. Her own side of the story will be explored later.

“Your highness, my name is Thunder Light, a soldier far away from home. I am grateful to be in your presence,” the former enclave soldier bowed, “the brown unicorn in our group is Buckshot, also a stray from my world.“

@Kujamih @Illiad Easle

This was no good, yet does not make sense either. When did the bat-like monsters decided to swarm him and for what reason? He kicked, punched, and even smack them with his wings mid-flight.

One of his punches connected to one of the bat-like monsters, hitting right square to the face and making them disappear. He felt a prick from his right ear and proceeds to swipe at the creature biting at the skin. He had to find a place to rest, his injuries from whatever happened to him while he was unconscious began to remind him that he is not completely recovered and that he needed rest.

Then, he heard a loud boom coming from somewhere, he is unable to investigate this but it does not seem he needed as the source came in a zoom struck the bear strong enough to disintegrate its existence from this world. It was a fellow pegasus, a mare, who made the kill. The noise of the sonic rainbow caused all of the bat-like monsters to flee, leaving Nimbus alone.

Nimbus would follow the blind pony and the others to the headmaster, including Iffy who doesn't want to be seperated.

Art title: Fluttershy and the eyes of humiliation. 

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@Kujamih

Silver eyed Shallow, questioning her choice of words without saying a word. He brought back his attention the equine-shaped monster before them as it spoke.

“Then you all have to be smart enough to not understimate what I can do, does that sound a fair trade to you? I gained a title for bringing down an entire nation to its foundations and scatter its citizens to extinction.” it turned to look at Flurry with a cold gaze complete with a sly, smug smirk, “Don't make me pity you more, Flurry. I have been possessing several ancestors of my host since my succesful destruction of a whole nation, and the only reason why I even switched hosts is because of death, that goes for my last powerful host who was murdered by a so-called hero who tried to vanquish me, only for a curse to be brought down on him which he will carry even after his death as long as I live. Pfft, it would an honor to see your horror when your attempt to free my host ended up with them dead while I make my great escape that you will never see it coming.”

“As for you two” it addresses Bon Bon with Lyra, “If your Crystal Princess here decided to turn on me, I suggest you two to check for bites for everypony in little trouble-magnet hamlet Ponyville, mountain capital Canterlot and your not-so-secret base, Candy Head.”

“I would love to tease you for a few more minutes but we continues this for too long, all of the students would be subjected and taken by those creatures. You will all meet me again soon, hopefully in a more peaceful day.”

The went into the school, disappearing inside and into oblivion. It could have most likely left after the confrontation or it stayed true to its original task with the promise of leaving the students unharmed; or maybe it decided to leave the schoolgrounds and head somewhere else. 

“Looks like it finally decided to leave” Silver mused, speaking to Shallow “We should get ready if we are going into the school.”

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the entity narrowed its eyes at Flurry and her glowing horn “Oh, don't even try doing that if you do not advocate for violence, my little crystal princess. Killing me requires the death of this body” it pointed at its chest, “and the young owner who resides inside with me. Killing evil is heroic, but killing an innocent pony alongside evil is murder, am I correct?”

Silver's eyes widened. Is this thing saying its possessing somepony!? This new information dropped by no doubt a monster unnerved him. He turned to Shallow “You heard that?”

The entity either did not hear him or outright ignored him as it continues and looks at Bon Bon with a sharp glare as if the earth pony had said something very offensive to the thing “I am not one of those heretics, mortal. Their definition of chaos is disgusting and mocks the image of the real chaos!” yelling with fury, the entity took a bat-like creature, that's trying to attack it from behind, with its hooves and crushing it in the entity's grip, the remains dissipating into mist. “Curse to Discord and to his ancestors. If I ever meet him again, I shall turn him into pieces of meat, burn him, and throw his ashes into a volcano!”

It did not take long for the entity to calm down. “I do not have a goal yet. I am merely participating in this party for my own pleasure and with the 'seal of approval' from my host. The creatures attacking Magic and Star's school shall be my toys and sustence for my thirst for carnage and no ponies, griffon, changeling, yak, hippogriff, and biped cats will taste my bloodlust” she turned to Flurry with a smirk, revealing sharp fangs, “Unless you gave me a reason, Flurry Heart.”

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“Impressive that such mortals can still stand up and have the strength to boldly demand an answer to an entity like me. You have a lot of organs in you compared to the wimpy peace-loving Wonderbolt and her brain-damaged psycho coltfriend.” Spoke 'Stormlight' with a bit of genuine wonderment, “You got talents, Bon Bon, or should I say Sweetie Drops the secret agent who works for a monster-hunting agency in Canterlot, and one who let a bugbear into Ponyville thus to Lyra's discovery of your not-so-secret-business-anymore. As for your question, I am different from them, and I am born from a different dark magic stronger compared to all the mockery that is now invading Ponyville.”

She turned to the bowing Lyra, “Partner? Then I assume you decided to go monster-hunting with your candy friend? Your connection with Bon Bon is truly impressive, Lyra Heartstrings; just as admirable how you play the lyre back when you went to Canterlot for a Grand Galloping Gala. My host loves your music and I personality find them a beauty.”

The intelligent monster was about to address Thunder and Buckshot who are both gone down to their hooves when a thunder of hooves caught her attention. She glanced. There, a small group of guards armed with spears and shields approached. Her expression fell into confusion, then of recognition. She narrowed her eyes at the alicorn whom at first is a stranger, but a close resemblance to one certain alicorn and few memories from her host gave her an idea of the alicorn's identity. “Ah, daughter of the shield and love, the first time I encountered you is when you were still a mischievous, innocent, little alicorn. Now, you grew up to look like your mother. How is the Crystal Empire, Flurry Heart? the successor to the crystal throne of Princess Mi Amore Cadenza; and Prince Shining Armor, sibling to the Magic artifact keeper, Princess Twilight Sparkle of Fiendship- Oh, I mean forced friendship.”

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Chaod was what that greeted Silver and Shallow immediately as soon as they arrived in Ponyville, the creatures that attacked them in the Everfree Forest are now attacking the town! Silver felt a rise of guilt in his heart knowing that he and his companion are responsible for this. With a heavy heart, he went looking for anyone in need of help. Fortunately, there were only a few creatures here and there, and many of the locals are smart enough to avoid them. However, he would soon learn why there are only a few creatures seen in town.

Arriving at the school, he noticed more damage, more guards, and more of the creatures. It seems the invasion is centered within the School of Friendship. One of the creatures, a winged equine monster hovered infront of many of the defenders, speaking to them with voice he couldn't describe other than it was disturbing.

Shallow was going to use the opportunity, obviously planning on attacking the creatures while monologuing but he tried to stop her with a yell “Wait!”

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“Of course it wasn't.” Silver replied with nervous look. There were plumes of smokes rising into the sky from Ponyville below in seperate, different areas. It was no doubt something had gone wrong and he grimly suspected it has something to do with the creatures that attacked them. “I'll go take my sword from the cottage and we'll head to town.” he was already running before he can finish his monologuing, not even waiting for her reply. He went back into the cottage, retrieving his sword before heading outside with sweat already running down on his face.

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Pan winced at the sudden grab of his muzzle, releasing a muffled cry of surprise and terror, there was no way he can hide the fangs hidden mouth which was pried open by the winged-horned princess. His makeshift diguise, the clothes provided by Applebloom, were forcibly removed without him giving a struggle.

If he was.expecting the horror of being dragged into an unknown place for being an otherworldly traveler, he was met with something bigger. And he found himself dragged by Flurry Heart.

His mother is here. And he would have been glad if the settlement is not being invaded.

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'Stormlight' casually caught a single spear and dodged the rest with majestic maneuvers, leaving small black-smoke like trail in her wake.

“Out of my way, doltish mortals!” she sneered at everyone who dared to interrupt her killing spree, “No magic, no blade, will pierce through me!”

Facing the nearest group, she gave a loud and heavy flap, released a black wave of magic that can blind anything hit by the black mist temporary.

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The creature they had caught on heading into the school has an almost-identical black body just like the others they had encountered, but without the purple shade. This monster also has a pair of wings, and it's currently staring at them, yelling at them drammatically and at the guards nearby. Thunder knew facing an enemy head-first without plan is always a bad idea, and she felt foolish the fact thy decided to face the monstrosity without further discussion on how to deal with it. Worse, Derpy strayed too far from the group, seperating the mare from them. There is no time to look for their lost member,  they're in a situation where sticking in groups is valueble than separating.

@Kujamih @Illiad Easle

Iffy shut her eyes tight and raised a hoof to her face to block assault as the bats swoop in for for the kill. She did not feel them crash to her forelegs; a voice gave her the courage to open her eyes.

It was pale yellow earth pony mare with cherry-red mane and orange eyes looking at her with concern. The mare had defended her from the winged creatures with the use of her legs.

“I-I'm fine” Iffy stuttered as she stood up, still shaken up by the previous ordeal, “What's going on? Why are these...things harassing us?”

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Nimbus winced at the small growth that formed in the bear's injury. He was about to approach them when he was torn away by the noisy screeches of the bat-like monsters heading towards him. He is quick to flew to the aside and kick out his hindlegs at the creatures as they fly, taking out most of them.

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Going to my favorite nearest convenience store to buy a soft drink for 28 pesos (51 in US Dollars. Yes, we are a cheap country for foreigners while we locals cry in horror at the rising prices for meat XD)

I might draw random OCs I know or come across in the internet whether I found them in here in MLPForums, Derpibooru, DeviantArt, Twitter, etc; or make a ponified versions of Toyota Fortuner or Nissan skyline, simply because I'm bored.

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I'm speechless.

@Illiad Easle @Kujamih

Luck would ran out eventually for everypony and Iffy was not an exception to this. Her group had scattered after the bat-like monsters attacked the group, taking three students with them. Iffy did seem to be important to the other students and they ran in all directions without plan to save themselves. Iffy was starting to realize the danger she has put herself in as some bat-like monster set their eyes on her. She stepped back, “I don't like the way you guys are staring at me.”

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Nimbus was surprised the by weapon the unicorn wield, he has never seen like it before. It was able to topple the bear into the ground without touching its body, even scaring the bees by the noise it released. How is that possible? He had no idea.

He was about to approach the unicorn when he noticed the bear's body flinched. He stopped and eyed the body wearily.

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Silver find her first statement a bit disturbing but it was too subtle for her to notice “Only one night has passed, you just woke up today early in the morning.” he replied, “Thank Celestia it did not take you more hours or even days to wake up.”

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Pan perked upon hearing her say his mistake. He would stare at her, devoid of emotions, until he let out a convincing laugh, his only flaw in this act was his attempt to not open his too much “I am just messing with you, princess! There will be no way I'm living in a prissy castle!”

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Glory turned to the student who made the question difficult to answer without having to lie. She shot the students a sad look “It is up to the guards to rescue any students who needed rescue. I am sorry, for now, we can not do anything for them other than hope they are okay.” she did not like her answer as much as the students, knowing she'll get unpleasant reactions that may stir their situation out of control.

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As a precaution, 'Stormlight' decided to cover Stormlight's body with dark black magic to avoid being identified. To everyone, they would see a cloudy black pony figure with wings running towards one of the purple creatures.

With a wicked smile, 'Stormlight' turned and bucks at the nearest enemy, her hooves successfully making contact thanks to her dark magic that allowed her to fight the purple creatures, the force causing her target to dissipate. There is so many of its kind here, so many to kill and satiate her thirst for blood she had been holding back for years. Now, it is time to unleash her bloodlust. She was a slightly dismayed that there limitations thanks to her pegasus body, but it was better simply being a formless mist. Channeling her magic to the hooves, legs, and wings, she spread her wings and took off with a strong flap, ready to fight.

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Thunder and Buckshot felt nothing, only following Lyra's orders as splitting up from the group is a bad idea. “Lead the way!” Thunder said to Lyra.

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“I am no hero. I was just concerned what after effects had that dark magic left on you, besides, i'm just a town guard.” Of course it was her fault, but he allowed her to be infected in the first place, so he is still partly responsible, “You have been out for a while. I have already eaten, are you hungry? I can come out and get some fishes out of the nearby stream or prepare a nice and warm stone soup.”

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Pan turns at her with a 'are you serious?' stare. He was weirded out by her willingness to hear a tale of his life despite the invasion just happening outside the castle. If she was his mom, she would have ordered him or any nearby guard to alert the others, mobilize every soldiers and royal guards to defend both the castle and their citizens, secure the perimeter in the castle grounds, and evacuate the servants. Considering there was no servant to be seen, the last is justified.

“If you're sure you have don't have anything to do, then I will start telling you my story, starting my life in the city where I was born, to living in the royal castle in the capital.”

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It is obvious Glory is not any ordinary thestral/ bat pony anypony would see serving Princess Luna, as the bloodthirst thestral's eye sclera are red instead of white. She looked down at the winged pegasus bowing infront of her, staring specifically at her wingfeathers with inconspicuous fascination “You may rise” she turned to the other students, “and there is no need to be alarmed. Is a lone creature lone creature like me terrifying than the army of hideous creatures lurking out in the halls?” her amused smirk dropped, “They proved to be powerful and stronger, and with just one bite they can spread their plague to others. Waiting for this invasion may seem foalish and selfish, but that is the only logical path we have to make as we are trapped in this room in the midst of the fight. Let us hope this will end in our favor.”

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Buckshot was intimidated into submission, lowering her gun down “I guess I just have to find another way to strike a hit those ghoul freaks.” she growled.

“Then there is no time to waste!” Thunder added, readying her spear.

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unbeknownst to Bonbon, Stormlight had already seperated from them when they rushed out of the train and is the first to reach the town. She hid behind the wall of a home hiding from the monsters as she spoke to her own monster “What are those creatures!?”

They are the works of magic, unknown but my assumption is they are all created by dark magic of unknown origin, they do not match my magic and I am completely foreign as to how this magic make creatures out of nothing but magic.

“You're speaking as if you are not a living and sentient being born out of nothing but dark magic.” Stormlight managed to be sarcastic, pushing her fear temporary.

I was born by the malice and malevolence of this world, for without evil there is no me. Now, have you maade your decision?

Stormlight let out deep sigh, silent until she spoke “Yes. Please take over my body and vanquish them to your heart's desire.”

The voice cackled with delight, pleased by Stormlight's resignation Excellent, you made a wise decision, Stormlight. Now, just according to your conditions, I will only kill the enemy, not the possessed, not the ponies, no living creatures except the Shadow Walkers.

That was the last thing she remembered before her vision is shrouded by darkness which oozes out of her eyes like smoke.

“Feeling you submit to me sends me satisfaction, my dear Storm. Now, enjoy the spectacle!”

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I am incredibly angry and frustrated.

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We are having cloudy skies today afternoon, which to my happiness since a sunny day here in my country is so unbearable to endure.

@Illiad Easle @Kujamih

It begin as a faint speck as he was fighting but he easily recognize it: Exhaustion began to show its ugly head.

It has not affected his actions but he was already concerned about when will it become stronger. He kept on fighting and fighting the creatures, freeing the infected and disintegrating some. He had to get some rest later on, but with the battle this many enemies, he knew getting some rest is impossible.

Then, the wall beside him collapse. Nimbus was able to avoid the debris. When the dust settled, his eyes widened. Unfortunately for him and everyone in or near the school, they are going to a bigger problem.

Silver's teeth gritted, his heart wishing Thunderchief and squad were here to help him.

He would overhear a voice ordering the guards, telling them to keep the bats off him while takes care of the bear. He turned to a dark blue unicorn stallion. Is he insane? facing a huge bear can get himself killed!

Nonetheless, he is ready to help out the guards deal with the bat-like creatures.

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If it wasn't for the students dragging Iffy Quizzy amidst the chaos, she would have been among those infected by the monsters. She was left no choice but follow the students, still unaware of the dangers.

@Kujamih

Silver, the batman (just kidding XD)

Silver started panicking as he feel his energy and magic being taken, struggling in Shallow's grip to no avail. Tireness began to grew when felt something enter into his body. Whatever it was, it obviously came from Shallow. It must be the dark magic that infected her, and now its infecting him. Unfortunately, every efforts he made to disconnect from Shallow ended with failure and further drained of his energy. As he pant, he noticed his breath has turned purple.

Soon, he started hearing voices, they were indiscernible which he was glad as he was sure whatever the voices are throwing lies and taunting him; he did not want to know what the voices are saying, although it left a nagging pain in his head.

Luckily for Silver, Shallow woke up and became aware of the situation and quickly let go of him. However, it was neither too late and timely. Large amounts of dark magic had been transfered to him but he still has full control of his body. The experience left him disoriented; Silver was caught off guard by Shallow's warm and welcoming embrace. He nodded when she gladly thanked him for assistance, and when she asked him whether he can stand. Even with his own efforts, he accept her hoof of support.

“...That left me a drained but I'm alright for the most part,” he groaned, “How are you feeling?”

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Pan's shock was forgotten when Flurry took notice of him “He stayed behind to assist Applebloom” he spoke, looking at Flurry with shame and pity, “I am more knowledgeable with cooking than fighting, as such, I am but an incompentent fighter.”

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Glory and some students were forced to head to her sleeping quarters, having been seperated from the main group when monsters blocked the hallway where the others had retreated to. It took a few more encounters with the horrid creatures before they are able to find reach their destination.

Iffy. She was with the main group. Glory hoped the mare would escape this invasion alive. Her main concern now is that she and the students that followed her are now trapped inside her room. Sure, they made sure to block all possible entrances the monsters might use, but now they're stuck inside until rescue comes.

Glory turned to the students, speaking in hushed tone, “Is everypony okay? no one in need of healing?” she asked.

Her ears caught the noise of an explosion from somewhere. It caught her attention but only for a while.

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There was sharp and loud bang followed by one of the creatures disappear into a mist of purple hue. The source turned out to be Buckshot and her weapon, a faint wisp of smoke coming out from the shotgun's muzzle. The owner was not amused by Derpy's attempt “That was incredibly dumb of you” scowled Buckshot, pumping out bullets at another purple creature, “The answer to stop this whatever-magical-hellspawn-ghouls is kill them!”

Luckily for Buckshot, the monsters Buckshot had dealt with are pure and not infected townsponies, but Thunder is still not happy with the raider's disobedience. That and also her frustration about having to use a primative weapon “The agent says we incapitate them, not kill them!” There was no time to fight, they has a town to save and they have to build a good impression.Buckshot knew this too, only muttering a vulgar swear in response to the former GRE soldier's critisism before pointing it at another purple monster, “conserve. Don't waste too much ammo; this world likely doesn't have any ammunition. And remember, we have to stick together.”

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Silver's jaw gaped slightly at the sudden movement. He did not had enough time react other than let out a tiny gasp before he felt teeth bury into neck, breaking through fur and skin into the flesh; his scream was out of surprise and less from pain. He ceased his struggle as he did not want to hurt Shallow but he was still afraid the after effects of being bitten by a dark magic-tainted sharp-pony. He began speaking to Shallow, hopefully reaching her ears and getting her attention “Shallow your biting me, please let go.”

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Pan's eyes widened after the name reached his ears. There's no way. Could this be a coincidence? There's no way his mother is inside the school. But if its really just a coincidence, how can he explain this Glory being a member of royalty? Maybe it's a bigger coincidence. There's no way. There is no way his mother is...is...

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Glory immediately abandoned her dismay began helping out a few students who are falling behind and those who are stuck defending themselves from the shadow enemies. “Hurry, don't fall behind!”

Meanwhile, amid the chaos, the confused Iffy decided to follow the remaining group of students, approaching one to ask them a question, the answer already obvious “Uh, I can't make heads of tails of what's going on. Do you mind giving me an explantion?”

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Thunder glanced away from Stormlight to nearest window upon hearing Sweetie Drop's orders; not far away from the station she can see several pillars of black smoke rising a few distance away from their location. She  breathed, this was going to be her first time in combat using a traditional weapon instead of her beloved Plasma Caster. She, Buckshot, Derpy, Stormlight, and the agents storm out of the passenger car of the train and off they go to Ponyville.

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