Copper Strikes

By DwhitetheGamer

• December 16, 2015




Age: Late-Adolescent

Gender: Male

Species: Earth Pony

Cutie Mark: A spiked ball. It ensembles his desire to be there for anypony in need, and quickly.

Personality: He is a cheerful, down-to-earth, loveable pony. He loves having fun and likes to hang out with his friends. He doesn't take kindly to bullying and is more than willing to speak up for others who can't fend for themselves. He likes friends for who they are, he doesn't want them to be someone else.. He doesn't get agitated often, but when he does, he usually walks away, calming down in the process. Pressure doesn't get to him, as he only wants to have fun as he competes. He's a friendly competitor who has raced for a few months, takes losing well and has good sportsmanship. Also, if he's alone, he sometimes hums a tune to pass the time. He likes ice cream, particularly chocolate and strawberry.<br /> <br />He doesn't like shopping, but can tolerate it if it isn't too long. He thinks long shopping trips are boring and a waste of time, though he doesn't try to act all rudely in such. He doesn't mind reading a few short books, but long ones he tends to avoid, as they make him tired. He doesn't like doing math problems, the formulas and such can get him extremely confused.

Backstory: Copper was named after his mother's grandfather's middle name to remind his mother of him. When he was young, his parents moved to Ponyville from Apploosa to start a more active life. He was excited, as he heard some great things about the town. When they moved there, he marveled at the sight. He was getting more excited by the minute. "I can't wait to make some new friends here!" he said happily.<br /> <br />"That comes later, dear." his mom said. "Right now we have to make it to our house."<br /> <br />"Yes, mom," he said, giggling as they trotted to their house, near Sugarcube Corner east side.<br /> <br />His cutie mark came three weeks after the move to Ponyville. It was at the end of winter, and everypony was clearing up the streets that were covered with snow to get ready for Spring. Copper helped as well, until he came across a path of snow that was a few extra inches deep. He hesitated, but an idea sprang into his mind. He remembered seeing somepony playing in the snow, rolling into a ball. He had practiced for a week, pretty intently as well. He figured it was time to truly put his idea into action. He had advised everypony to clear off as he was getting ready to put his idea into action. When the coast was clear, he summoned his strength, curled up into a ball, revved up, and launched himself into the path of snow. He had full control of his body and, with a mental image in his mind, weaved through the snow. Everypony watched with awe, as he became nothing but a blur that was a spiked ball. They cheered as he skidded to a halt at where he started. He then looked at his flank as something was happening to it. He gasped as he saw his cutie mark, then jumped for joy. "Yippee! I got my cutie mark!" he exclaimed.<br /> <br />Everypony cheered again, and his mother went up and embraced him. "Great job, dear!" she said.<br /> <br />"Thanks, mom. Now let's finish up, everypony!" he said as everyone continued clearing up the snow. When they finished, he took a little time to think about why he got his cutie mark. He figured it out later by talking to his mom about it. "It's because I wanna be there for everypony, and I'll do anything to help. That's why I got it." he said.<br /> <br />His mother hugged him. "That's great, Copper. All our destinies are different. I'm just glad you chose the right one."<br /> <br />"Thanks, mom."<br /> <br />He has a passion for racing. His first race came three years after the move to Ponyville. Everypony was ready for the annual Running of the Leaves, as many ponies entered the race. Copper entered as well, but before he entered, his mother told him, "Now, Copper, don't go acting like a show-off to the other ponies at any time in this race, you won't make good friends doing so," she said.<br /> <br />"Yes, mommy," Copper stated, who was eager to be in his very first race.<br /> <br />As he entered, he was told there was one condition for it. "Whatever you do, Copper, do not use your Spin Dash in the race," the announcer said to him.<br /> <br />Copper shrugged. "I'll only use it when I have to get back on the track in case of an accident." he said. He knew there would be that pony who'd do anything to win the race, and he wasn't planning on being that one.<br /> <br />The announcer caught on with what he was saying and nodded. "I hope you do."<br /> <br />Later, minutes after race started, his words became prophetic. A pony "accidently" bumped into him, causing him to tumble off a cliff. When he got to the bottom, he quickly recovered, morphed into a ball, and launched himself back on the track, with a few extra meters help. He picked up the pace afterwards, managing to catch up to the back of the pack seconds later. He continued on, gaining on the leading group. At the final stretch, he was in a neck-and-neck race with the pony who "bumped" him. The two crossed the finish line, with a photo being taken. The ponies slowed to a stop, panting hard with the effort they put into it. The crowd cheered at the close race. Copper looked at his opponent, a smile on his face. "Good race, at least it is if it wasn't for the shove." he said.<br /> <br />"Give me a break, you used your Spin Doo-hicky thing in it!" his opponent shot back.<br /> <br />"I wouldn't have if you hadn't shoved me," Copper replied calmly. "I knew there'd be somepony who'd do anything to win. And it's called 'Spin Dash' by the way."<br /> <br />Later, the rest of the remaining racers made it to the finish line, all panting afterwards. When they recovered, Copper greeted them with bro-hooves. "Great race, everypony." he said to some groups.<br /> <br />Some of the ponies voiced their agreement, while others took it without saying a word. Then, the announcer said: "We have the results of this year's Running of the Leaves! And the winner is: Copper Strikes!"<br /> <br />Copper smiled. He knew he was liking it, and he knew he should show good sportsmanship, remembering his mother's words.<br /> <br />Today, he still makes his home near Sugarcube Corner. He works at the Ponyville Mail Service delivering mail. When he's not working, you can see him at Sugarcube Corner hanging out with his friends. He also takes time to help out others for anything with no extra pay. "I just want to be there for them. If they need an extra set of hooves, I'll be there." he occasionally says. He also takes time to showcase his talent to young ponies who don't have their cutie marks yet. "If you set your mind to it, you can do anything."