open Feed The Machine (Roleplay Thread)

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Hivemind waklked slowly through Canterlot breathing heavilly after the prerscane of every changfling vanish. He heard ponies talking and knew others still remained. No longer caring what he was, he charged up the street he heard tge noise from. "You want to know what happpeneed time turner? Picture this...thousands of ponies and changlings instantly gone. That's what happened".

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"Calm down!" Light urged. "This isn't a battle!" He adds. He had heard what each said, including the new changeling arrival. He didn't care that it was a changeling, there was more at stake here. "I think we can all agree that something strange has happened... Something that has disrupted everything."

 

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Dark Spot watched solemnly as he saw what seemed to be a drunk pony leaving a bar. Dark approached him silently.

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@Dusk Shade

Horace was startled by the sudden appearance of a changeling. He remembered being chased by a group of changelings on the day that Queen Chrysalis invaded during the royal wedding. This one seemed friendly enough. According to him, every pony vanished in an instant. Horace nodded to indicate he understood.

Edited July 30, 2014 by Long Winded

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The world went black, but Everlast was not worried, he knew that there must be darkness in order to shine. He created with his magic tiny orbs of light and sent them around Canterlot city. He saw that many ponies seemed to have just disappeared. Not to worry, means more room for those who truly deserve it. 

 

He then began shouting into the darkness, "THE MACHINE HAS ARISEN! IT WILL USHER IN A NEW AGE! TO UNDERSTAND WHAT THIS WILL MEAN FOR YOU, GATHER IN FRONT OF THE CANTERLOT ROYAL PALACE!" He himself began walking back to the palace, the place he designated for gathering. A simple way to gather subjects in a single place. Then, the first meal will be a grand feast.

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Light, as confused as ever, hears a shout and sees flashing orbs. "Great. Looks like somepony's gone insane. Again." He sighs. Light had seen stuff in his day, but nothing like what had witnessed mere minutes ago.

 

Carpai Nicolia gazed out the window of his large estate. It had only been minutes ago that the incident had occurred.

Most ponies were trembling in fear.

Not him.

He smirked slightly. His reign was starting to rise already. He had plans for this world.

Twisted, evil plans.

Carpai laughed like a maniac.

@everyone

Light just couldn't process what was going on. He kept tapping his head in frustration, his eyes clenched shut. He had heard the changeling say that many ponies vanished in an instant. While Light couldn't argue with that, he struggled to understand why. "But... Why?" He asked aloud in frustration.

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Shooting looked at the group around her. "How did we get forgotten? I have no clue. Just be thankful we weren't taken by that wretched machine." Shooting said as she tried to memorize the faces around her. She saw the minotaur and was a bit curious as to how he got here. She wondered about the rest of the world.

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"I don't think a machine is behind millions of ponies disappearing at once." Says Light. "Listen, I know you all want answers, and believe me, so do I, and I'm going to try and get them for you." Adds Light. Light hears a sudden BOOM from the distance. He turns his head, curious. An airship had crashed. "Hell take me..." He says.

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"You still do not beleive us. You think we are crazy when we say a machine caused this. Well, let's see hiw crazy we are when the machine comes after you. Anyways, of y'all want answers youll have ti head towards that voice if you do not believe us. Although I am curious as to why they want everyone there."

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"Let's not hastily put our alliance at the hooves of somepony who just jumped in from off the street!" Pleaded Light. "There has to be somepony that can help..." He says.

 

About this time, Carpai Nicolia entered the city where Light and company were staged. He saw a pony shouting to others from a building nearby. He chuckled. It was about time he made a debut. Being a unicorn, he used his magic to attempt to amplify his voice. "Hello?" He shouted loudly. The noise could be heard for miles around.

[HunterTSN 1,444]

@HunterTSN Dark Spot watched solemnly as he saw what seemed to be a drunk pony leaving a bar. Dark approached him silently.

((Amber is a mare :3))

 

Amber was caught totally off-guard as an intense light flooded her vision and the world around her. She frowned and blinked a few times to regain her already impaired state and looked around, the street seemed to look the same as it did before the flash, but now there was something missing, something very important. Suddenly a spike of realization pierced her clouded brain as she noticed the absence of the throngs of ponies that made up the Canterlot nightlife. Then something else hit her, she had absolutely no idea where she was, Amber was drunk, alone, and hopelessly lost. Frantically she set off at a stumbling gait down the nearest street in search of anyone who remained.

Edited July 31, 2014 by HunterTSN

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Everlast heard the amplified voice, and he knew that it was time for him to reap his rewards. "Ponies! You who were left behind by your Cowardly princesses! Meet The answer to all your problems! He calls us to him! Come! Be part of a new and glorious age!"

With that, he turned from the palace and made his way to the owner of the voice.

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((Amber is a mare :3))

((OOC: I'm so sorry! I completely screw up gender pronouns sometimes. XD))

"Hey!" Dark shouted at Amber, trying to pursue her. "Come back! I can help!"

 

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Light turned immediately to the sound of the voice. It seemed... Comforting somehow. "Hmm..."said Light aloud. "I'm going to listen to what this pony has to say. If he has a microphone, he must have something to say." Says Light.

 

Carpai looked at Everlast and nodded. "Thank you." Carpai said. He looked upon the city. There were accidents everywhere, and darkness abroad. Carpai smiled. "Citizens of Equestria!" He shouted. "I am Carpai Nicolia, and I am here to give you peace in this dark new age!" He said.

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(What happened, everyone?)

Light, at this point, moved his whole body towards the source of the sound. "Carpai Nicolia?" Light says to himself. "Dark new age? What the shock is he going on about?" Light asked everyone with him. One of them had to have an answer. They had to.

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(I like to wait two posts between my posts give everyone else a chance to get in the action)

Everlast found a place beside, but also a bit behind his master.

 

He on the outside put on a show of confidence, but inside, really wasn't sure what to think. He had just aligned himself with the first person to show up with a semblance of order. What if Nicola was an imposter? Of course that would be hard to tell because Everlast wasn't sure exactly what or who he was waiting for. Just as long as he got rewarded for all his hard work, he would remain loyal.

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((OOC: I can understand that.))

Carpai looked next to himself as Everlast joined him. He smiled. "Your faithfulness will be well rewarded." He said. He then turned to address the crowd that was beginning to form.

 

@everyone

((OOC: I would like to remind everyone to either follow this roleplay, or check back every so often.))

Light massed along with a growing crowd around Carpai. He wanted to hear what was about to be said.

"My fellow citizens!" Said Carpai in a commanding tone. "Your salvation has come!"

Everypony cheered.

"I am Carpai Nicola, and I think it is about time we band together in this time of crisis. I have many things planned, and, since the princesses all vanished, I will take charge of this nation! I have plans, and I will insure that we all survive in this new world!" Shouted Carpai.

The crowd roared in agreement.

Light, however, wasn't sure what to think. He quietly slipped away to his group.

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Hivemind flew straight up to Carpai. "What right have you to taks thier place, you insolent swine", he hissed at this false prophet. "What right have you to bend these ponies to your will? What salvation will yoh bring to them? What good will plans you do them", he roared at the pony.

[Concerto Dusk 240]

"That nicola guy, I don't buy a word he says. My survival us dictated by myself, to be honest, I am willing to bet he us in charge of this damned thing. Also, who do you trust now, us doomsayers were right. And niw you must make a choice. Who will you follow. We must destroy the machine.

 

(Sorry for nt posting. I didn't have anything to work off of.)

[Long Winded 8]

As Horace heard the unicorn speak words of encouragement to the crowd, he grew bored. Every pony he met and tried inquiring were extremely vague about the current situation. He felt the need to do some investigating on his own. Horace ultimately withdrew from the crowd to do some exploring and also look for some clues.

[Harmony Cube 80]

@Sage Of Six Mirrors, @everyone talking with me

Shooting looked at the Minotaur. "I agree with you. The machine is not going to want to spare others. We were lucky not to get sucked up with the machine. Think about it. Why would a famous leader like him not be taken with the machine?" Shooting said as she looked at the group around her.

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Nicola remained as calm as anypony as he was questioned by Hivemind. "I assure you, they are gone, and I believe that I am the most qualified to take their place. As you see, I am a well known unicorn in many oarts of this nation, and many would agree that I am the most qualified and best pony to take the place of the lost princesses. And my plans, you see, I cannot say yet, as I firmly believe that a plan that is spoken of will only lead to its demise at the hands if swine who wish to dismantle it." Says Nicola.

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((OOC: Dont worry about not posting. It happens.))

@@Harmony Cube

Light listened with intent to both the Minotaur and Shooting alike. He couldn't decide. "I-I don't know what to choose..." Says Light. I'm so lost..."

@@Long Winded

Light looked over his shoulder. "Wait!" He shouted as he saw Horace leave. "Where are you going?" He asked.

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@super2379

 

Horace heard some pony shout. It was a pony from earlier. "I'm going to investigate. Find answers to the questions oh so present in the air", Horace replied. "There's no use in staying here. Running can only keep you safe for so long. It's time I find the source." Horace felt as if he could hold his own...Or maybe not...He needed companions to help him. "Care to join me?" he asked Light.

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Light nodded in firm agreement upon hearing Horace discuss what he wished to find. It seemed like a noble cause. Then he heard Horace's offer to join. Light reflected that he had quite a bit of knowledge unknown to Equestria due to his roots, and gladly said, "I'll join you."

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@super2379

 

Horace smiled when he heard Light accept his offer. "Wonderful! Here." Horace pulled out a magnifying glass and gave it to Light. "Let's investigate this street. There were quite a few ponies here before that big flash. Look around for anything suspicious. Bits, pieces, residue, that sort of thing. By the way..." Horace cleared his throat "You wouldn't happen to know the year, would you?"

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((OOC: This ain't just for you, it's for everyone. I do have a new person who is going to join our roleplay. He asked through PM, and I accepted him. He will start posting tomorrow.))

Light grabbed the magnifying glass. He heard Horace say what will need to be looked for, and Light nodded. He also heard Horace's question about the year. Light smiled. He almost knew all he had to about this pony just from that question. His adventures as a human so many years ago and into his pony life taught him how to identify a time traveler when he saw one. "The year is 2014, depending on who you ask." Said Light. "But that's how I count it. Also, if I may, I know many things that ponies here do not know. I do believe that our combined knowledge will be able to devise what has occurred."

 

The time is 12:30 AM. 5 hours remain until the beginning of The Machine.

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@super2379

((OOC: I'm aware, I just want there to be a group that finds some clues while leaving the rest of the story intact. You know, so we have multiple POVs? Meh. What do I know. Haven't rped in a while, so I might've forgotten how to without being a control freak. I'm still in script writing mode since I just got finished writing one for something completely unrelated xp. Anyways..))

 

2014, huh? So Horace didn't travel so far after all: only 4 years. Horace searched the street, but came up with nothing. "Have you found anything yet?"

Edited August 7, 2014 by Long Winded