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[EQ_Theta 457]

@Blitz Boom

Discord's arrival was most unexpected, but there wasn't any time for Lin to be picky. She was still sore from her harrowing ordeal but aware enough to notice her brother at a distance, emaciated and weakened. She slowly crawled to his side and lay her head next to his to comfort him if he was still breathing. Her vision still came and went by and was unable to see Sen's body repairing itself by the second. To Sen, however, it was everyone save Discord who needed comforting, but who was he to tell him he wasn't welcome to listen. He was still weak despite the damage being repaired by Legion's spell but he could speak a lot more fluently and effortlessly albeit softly.

"I'm sorry about making you all worry about me. If only I was more careful, if I knew just how bad things were, I would've just dropped this as if it wasn't happening."

Lin looked to her brother in confusion and spontaneously replied: "You can't believe that, brother! You can't just look away and tell yourself Solasan running around doing whatever he wants to the villagers isn't happening."

"But look at what's happened. We're roped into this mess because I insisted we go back. And now I'm more afraid than ever because Solasan knows about this place and he'll continue to hound us until we stop him. This is my mistake and I need to fix this. I know you're all much more powerful than I am and that makes me feel small. I am tired of losing things, losing friends and family; I didn't want to lose you all as well. Knowing how different you all are to me, it's only made me see losing you more and more inevitable. I just want something to go right for once."

Sen could already see himself fading away after some time. Looking at what Omen, her mother, and possibly Lin... who they are, they're very much going to outlive him. It will happen one day and he can't stop it. He found those who welcomed him and made him happy, he wanted to be there for them, to protect them instead of running away. He looked sadly towards Omen and remembered Legion's melding process gave him access to Solasan's memories. Among them was hearing Omen's wish to find her place in the world, and Sen feared he wouldn't be able to help her with that.

Edited April 24, 2017 by EQ_Theta

[Midnight_Aurora 571]

*Cacora chuckles and says,* "I had something I needed to check on any ways. After we take Jelly home, I will take Anomaly to the princess of friendship and The Party Pony. They may have something that Anomaly can do to help the town. Also The Party Pony has a unique nature about her. Her Friendship Cacoon is always glowing very Brightly. Once I leave Anomaly with them. I will then handle the task I feel I must get to. Something is calling me away from Ponyville for a while. However, I will always be watching over my friends. Please have the other Caretakers look after my friendship Cacoons for me while I am away. I shouldn't be gone more than a few days. Until I return, I bid everyone a good time and safe lives."

*Cacora then gives the small basket to Honey and helps Anomaly quickly put away the rest in their needed places.*

 

*She then says,* "Ready to go you two? Anomaly, Twilight and Pinkie are some of the nicest ponies I know. If there is anypony who can find a place where you would be most helpful, it's them."

Edited April 24, 2017 by Midnight_Aurora

[CentipedeGhoul 13]

@Blitz Boom@Lil' Lovebug

Starburst nodded at Vivid's statement, "I did like it. It was interesting how you used your wings and vibrated them at a certain frequency to create soundwaves." 

At that moment, he realized that he had spouted a series of entirely nerdish words.

"Uh, I'm sorry for that explanation." He craned his head down.

Edited April 24, 2017 by CentipedeGhoul

[Twilight-Shimmer 151]

@Blitz Boom 

@Foxy Socks

@Widdershins

Stardust smiled watching the Phoenix as she cooked then ate the worm "Useful trick" he commented as he reached up and gave the little Phoenix a pet on the head. He then glanced over to Foxy whom was talking to Widdershins and the others.  waiting somewhat patiently while trying not to get distracted with other things and thereby letting his mind slip

(sorry for shortness)

Edited April 24, 2017 by Twilight-Shimmer
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[Widdershins 9,959]

@Blitz Boom, @Foxy Socks & @Twilight-Shimmer

   Say, Say WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT?!!?

   Widdershins somehow belches out an expression of shock as unnaturally shrill to sound as if it was somehow automatically tuned, Betcha didn't think I could type in 3D, eh?, falling off his perch not much more than a foot away from where Briar's ears would be. Yeh, I am kinda seeing what a cursing plantpony sounds like! Don' worry, I'm sure he'll be just fine!

  Why, next you'll be telling me you can't digest flavors like barb-wire, concrete, chloroform or even pain-flavor! Or wait... was the Paincakes the weapon ones or the spicy ones...

  Winding his way forward on the ground a few feet from where Briar was and growing a bit bigger again, he addresses the two mares.

     Bah, fine! I'm a flexible sort! Literally! I can accept one cannot live on pastry alone! You lot go on without me! Seems Bushy N' Bashful here need a bit more time to recuperate and I'll hang on back to make sure they get some well-deserved rest! Dontchu worry none, I used to be quite adept at first-aid! Was practically the Healer for a whole team of Pok-

   A small bag of something gently lands ontop of the draconequus's head with a quiet little *Paff.* once more completely derailing his apparent train of thought. He begins bobbing his head and bouncing it like a hackysack.

   Oh! That reminds me! Hey, Snissy! Was totally betting on you eating the little chickadee's gift there! Here, take these, maybe they'll tide you over till you get your way to the dinin' place!    And with a final headbop, the small sack gracefully arcs over to land somewhat near Stardust Nicole Silvermane.

    Those're some yummy, gummy worms! ...Don't... don't worry, they're just candy.Not actual worms. I get much better accuracy on the things he gives me.

    So! You three kids go enjoy yourselves now! Mamma Shinny gon' keep the tents all nice n' tidy now!

    Widdershins starts waving them off, using the same synchronized, limp waving motion with both his tails, ears and front limbs. Though with his missing claw, the right limb just appears to be wobbling awkwardly in the air, though he seems to fail to notice that. As the three do turn to leave though, Widdershins steps up behind Amazon Lilly to say one last thing before she leaves.

    Oh, and... Lilly?... Thanks.                               ...Not often am I the one to pounce second. Heeh...      Now you go have fun, ya hear!

   After seeing them off, the draconequus slithers back to the tents increasing in size to a bit larger then he typically is and winds himself protectively around the tent that Brittle lies prone in. As his larger head turns the further corner to reach the front of it he regards Briar once more. A low barely audible thrum seems to be building from his throat, despite it not seeming to come from his unmoving mouth.

    You don't look all that well, Briar. You head on in for some rest now.

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    Blitzy & @genessee (since I guess your also in this too!)

    Ambie's eyes shift a bit, not completely sure what to say.

      "Well, meat is rather rare to find in Equestria. I've only had a bit in a very few high-end restaurants in Canterlot.   ....

  Uh... well... shapeshifting magics are still pretty impressive. Though... don't really get it much myself... can't help what we are."

   Ambie's head slowly dips down to begin digging into his food, by using only his snout and more or less eating out of his bowl like a dog would. Ambie's eyes flicker up at Happy Hour from time to time in what he hopes is subtle enough to make sure he doesn't lunge suddenly or say something else that Ambie will have to come up something for.

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    The smell was getting stronger somehow. The stench of cleanliness. Kozaky didn't like clean things. To the batpony, you knew where you stood with filth. He knew where he belonged, with the rest of the garbage. Sure, let the brainwashed masses toss everything away like they did to him; you could always keep using what was broken or dead & gone. It was the healthy that had morals and things, that got him fired. That got those shadowy organizations on his tail that everypony else kept saying didn't really exist. Well, he'll show them.

    "I'll show them ALL! Death to the Clean!" Kozaky burst out suddenly in the middle of the road, having once more forgotten where the line between his inner monologue & perpetual rationalization and his big mouth ended.

   Looking to his side, at where this clean smell seemed to be coming from, Kozaky sees a large sign posted outside a building. Stalking up to it and squinting at it like he was sizing up the sign for what might be an evenly matched scrap, he becomes dimly aware that there might actually be words on it. Furrowing his brow at the letters, Kozaky intently attempts to read them slowly and out loud.

   " S..."

  Suddenly, due to an uncontrolled spasm, the pseudo-scientist's head bobs violently down to his right causing him to start over again from the end of the word without him noticing.

   "A...   P..."                              ".... S... A...P..."

    "They're calling me a sap! How dare they!"

   Once more having enraged himself with little due cause, Kozaky barges into the spa ramming the door open and appearing in the doorway with his tattered "white" labcoat flapping behind him like his batwings. Stomping awkwardly forward on his back legs in an ill-advised effort to look taller & more intimidating, he lunges himself over the front desk and begins to stiffly pound the service bell hard enough to begin rattling it off the desk. Kozaky begins squawking loudly like an offended crow that somehow flew blindly into the building.

   " I demand to see the proprietor of this establishment! Immediately! Post-haste! Now! I have diplomatic immunity!!!"

 

   It's a shame really that he's so belligerent. If there was any pony that needed to make use of a facility intended to calm one down...

[Twilight-Shimmer 151]

@Foxy Socks

@Widdershins

 Stardust blinked catching the bag of candy "Gummy worms?" he half asked taking a piece of of the bag and looking it over before taking a bit "Huh Strawberry flavored" he mused and placed the bag in his own saddle bags  before  motioning to his back to the little Phoenix "Shall we join the others?" he asked kindly he then turned towards Widdershins and waved a hoof "See you around then, oh don't forget, I made allllllll the tents  bigger on the inside" he said in a singsonged voice

[Foxy Socks 2,599]

@Twilight-Shimmer @Widdershins @Blitz Boom 

Foxy looked back to Stardust, who was now holding a bag of gummy worms, thanks to Widdershins. Foxy looked toward Widdershins and said "Okay then, I guess we will be going."

As she trotted toward Stardust she noticed the Phoenix was still there, though she didn't expect it to leave. "We can come back here in a few hours. I guess we should head down that way," Foxy told them, pointing to the main town. Currently they were in the northern part of town, so they had to head south toward where most of the town was. She did know her way around town a bit, but leading two other ponies (and a Phoenix) did make her a bit nervous. She wasn't used to things like this. Still, she didn't worry too much, as to not worry her friends.

 

[~Phoenix~ 196]

@Blitz Boom

phoenix cocked her head a bit at smokey. she wasn't expecting him to be able to see the fact that she was rolling her eyes. although, she wasn't attempting to hide it either "it was a bit cheesy, i'll admit" she spoke up, as they continued to trot. "and yeah, i suppose you assumed by my name that i'm interested in that sort of thing" she says with a sigh "i am. so were my people" she said continuing "and as much as it pains me to admit, i enjoyed learning those few things from you" she said as she blushed, avoiding eye contact. it certainly was embarrassing to admit, seeing as she  was the type of pony who held her pride a little too dearly. her enjoyment for learning, as well as her curiosity certainly could be her biggest weaknesses, if played at correctly. 

Edited April 24, 2017 by ~Phoenix~

[Twilight-Shimmer 151]

@Foxy Socks

Stardust nodded to Foxy's words "Sounds like a plan miss Foxy" he replied cheerfully as he walked over to her after placing the Phoenix on his back so the little bird would not get left behind "Do you have any idea where you would like to eat?" he then asked looking back to Foxy again. Stardust was really beginning to like this little town, as so far all the ponies he had met had been super friendly even the stallion  from the tea shop had been super nice

[Lil' Lovebug 1,041]

@Blitz Boom @CentipedeGhoul

Satin turned to the stallion and smiled. "You are quite close with your assumption, but you aren't one-hundred percent correct. It isn't just vibrating my wings, but rubbing them together as well. By doing both of those things at once, I can make a more dynamic sound, as you heard." She bowed to both of the ponies. "I thank you both for the compliments. I'm glad I managed to keep you interested Vivid."

Satin looked around the room and her smile widened. She saw the bewildered and awestruck faces of the ponies around her. She flicked her tongue and could taste the admiration filling the room. She sighed. "Thank Celestia that worked. Everyone seems to have calmed down greatly." She turned to Vivid and tilted her head slightly. "What did you find out there, by the way?"

[Summer Breeze 2,528]

@Holiday Agnaktor @Blitz Boom

summer tilted her head when blue mentioned that her landlord had probably kicked her out "so you don't have a home now? are you homeless? for how long have you been here then that your landlord kicked you out? if you want to you can live with me untill you can get your house back" she said, her ears hanging low because she felt so sorry for Blue. 

then she nodded to frosty and chuckled "hmm... yea, sleep sounds nice indeed" she muttered, it had been an extremely long day, she couldn't even remember for how long she had been up, much too long if you asked her. she walked over to the soft moss bed that Lyriel had created and found a cosy spot for herself. 

[BloodDrops 762]

On 23/04/2017 at 11:06 PM, Blitz Boom said:

"I know only of the dryads were I am from, and among them... I'm the only one who still remember our ways. I have yet to even hear of others of my kind anywhere."

Lyriel sounded saddened, remembering her now-corrupt kind as she put a hand to the ground and made nature reclaim the rocket that Blood had set up. That meaning that vines, moss and such climbed it, took it down and rotted it slowly on the ground, making it quickly unusable. She knew that Blood would want to perhaps use it, but as the guard had mentioned, it could be dangerous to those in the air, and she did not wish to burden the locals if possible.

It was one of the reasons she kept her distance for now too. She knew that they had a lot to deal with these days, and did not find it in her heart to put more on their shoulders for the time being. Better for her to stay in the forest, observing those who passed through, learned what she could from a distance, and did hers to do something she had missed for years: Tend to the animals.

"Perhaps the day will come when another of my kind passes through, and we will raise new seedlings to populate these joyful lands, but until then, I at least have the animals here to help. Especially these timber wolves, as your kind calls them. They have such... Anger in them, but beneath the savagery, they are still some of the earth mothers blessed beings, and they need me to soothe them.

They will still not let me near the alpha, nor even tell me which one she is, but progress is being made. It will take time for them to trust me, yet I feel that if I get enough time, she will accept my audience.

What of you little one? Do you have someone in your life? Or perhaps you follow another purpose?"

Blood Drops blinked, "Nope, not found another male with my condition yet, though I could infect one" she remarked, thinking about it. She let out a 'hmmmm' sound, "good idea tree thing, if I find a male I like, I will infect it" I remarked sitting down. She liked that new conclusion she had drawn from her new wise tree friend. 

She frowned as the tree destroyed her firework, "Hey I was going to use  those fireworks, anyway. They were not mine to begin with, so you got to pay for the damages anyway" she remarked to the tree.

She snorted "I don't go to your forest and start burning stuff, do I" I added sourly 

[Blitz Boom 4,620]

@Lloyd

"I ain't thinking you understand what I'm on about lad. I don't have an inkling for wanting to go evil, the dang thing stuck in my head does. Momma didn't raise some kind of villain here.

Guess you need some context though. Long story short, I got into some blood rituals to try and transform myself into a griffin, and well... Didn't go over too well. Got some sort of evil influence trying to take me over instead and went into a coma. Friend passed by and helped seal it up in my head so it couldn't go out and do horrible stuff, and usually I can't really feel it up there. Then this legless bugger shows up and all of a sudden it's pounding my head like a tourist attraction."

It wasn't entirely true that he couldn't hear the voice in his head per se, but dream influence didn't feel like it was impactful enough to really count in his mind right now, since he surely wasn't expected to go fighting in his sleep. It'd be cool, he'd grant them that, but come on.

"Anyway, to get back on track here, I agree that we'll need to get to Golden, but you three stooges can't go and do it. You're needed in the fight against this Warlock guy. Since I can't help battling anyway, I'll go handle the diplomatic sky-sniffer. Either by setting up a meeting of sorts, or just turning myself in and say I'll only answer to him when they toss me into the dungeon. Might give me a bit of time to get a chat with him and sort a few things, or at least buy you some time while they keep their focus on me.

And Scarcity... She's a special pony who I've always seen have a hoof in plenty of stuff here in town, and not answer to anypony beyond who she want to. If there's somepony who'd be able to provide some neutral ground and send word discreetly to the palace it'd be her. Besides, something tells me she's gonna have some feelers out looking for me soon anyway. She tends to protect her investments well.

Could I get a look more at that there book before I need to try and sneak over there? Any sort of info I can give about these elements of disharmony is gonna help me not sound like a complete loon."

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@Lloyd

"I agree to a point, but letting them know the details are ill advised. Knowing another being had escaped the garden, after the last time with Discord? It could cause panic, and we'd end with a complete mess and several hurt ponies even if the thing doesn't return. The guards would need to be on extra alert though, of course, but I have no doubt that the generals will do that regardless. Full Moon and Scorching Ray are very capable beings that will handle this sufficiently, and prepare the troops in case something starts to encroach.

It is better to let them see the ones we have seen, then inform them that these individuals are dangerous whilst I find somepony to check the library for any information about this statue that just erupted. We'd need to know who, or what, we're dealing with before taking this too far.

But there is no time to stand here and speak. I need to inform the generals, then it goes towards the town to set some things in motion. Would either of you care to join me with the generals, or shall I just return afterwards? Will be no more than a few minutes."

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@Lloyd

"...Greed..."

The word would resonate around Warlock, whispering weakly on the edge of his mind.

"...Hear... Me?"

Something was trying to make contact with him, but the link were weak, and barely holding together as the being tried to stabilize the connection. It started to have something of a clang to it though. Not typical pony, but something more gruff in it. Draconian perhaps?

"Can you hear... Me now, bearer of disharmony?"

It had taken some minutes, but finally some kind of connection had been made somehow, though the voice was still weak and low. Wherever it came from had to be some distance away. Which were pretty accurate, as it emanated from the head of Chow, who were currently in Canterlot. Usually not a connection this being could make - or any for that matter, after it had been trapped - but amidst all the battle where Warlock had tossed the mares around in the garden, Chow had suffered a superficial hit that he didn't even notice. A scratch, where a droplet of blood had flung off and headed towards the legless former carrier of the Element of Greed.

It had been why there was so much pressure in Chows head, as the being had desperately done everything it could to embed a small portion of itself into the drop, which had taken all the energy it had been able to save up for years. Yet as it had sensed Warlock, it knew this to be worth the spending. At least, if it could talk with him, which were more likely than the irritating nancyboy.

"It have been a... Long time since I felt the... Aura of the elements. But I can sense it... On you. Along with such power..."

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@Trixie .

"Hey,. hold on there loverboy. The princess might get all sorts of impressed with you, but I don't think it will work that well if we wake her up, and the castle is looking kinda closed right now. Breaking and entering in the capitol is probably gonna get all sorts of trouble our way, so honestly, I'd wait until tomorrow then go see her at sunrise. Besides, that could mean we could go and do something tonight that might impress her tomorrow. I bet she'd be happy to see you if we did something nice around here."

Sorrow danced a little in place with a big grin on her face, thinking on how it'd be to actually meet the princess. Sure it'd be for Keeneye primarily, but that didn't mean that she couldn't tag along and see the princess herself. Legion spoke so highly of her, but she hadn't yet seen the princess in anything but pictures, so it was an exciting thought for her.

Stopping with her dancing suddenly, Sorrow perked her ears and tilted her head towards the inner parts of the garden, then paused... Before eventually just letting out a small sigh and giggle.

"Okay, just a guard. That's good. Thought I heard something else."

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@Shineling

Molotov got a little smile on his face when he heard what happened with the horn of his lil' sis who were pulling on her leash towards town like a dog bursting for a walk.

"Typical of her to get mixed into something like that, but eh, long as the core ain't busted, it should just take some time. In her age, a few months should likely do the trick if I remember right. You'd be amazed how many in our family have gone through this at some point. Not me yet, but it's been close a few times."

He got a flashback to a particular nasty scene where he had fallen down a ladder and went into the pile of rusty tools. He sure didn't look after that, and the medical team had a field day patching him up and pricking him with so many needles he could've been a pin cushion, but at least his horn had remained mostly unscathed. Just a few scratches.

"Perhaps it's something that I'll have to worry about less with Blitz after this. If you've managed to cope her enthusiasm even a bit, you sure have done something right Storm. I can see why she likes you so much. Heh, funny how things goes when she lands somewhere strange all alone, yet doesn't end up scared and in a pile, but instead getting work done and the watchful eyes of another protective big bro. You're really something special there Storm, and I mean that as a compliment."

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@dragon4111

Last didn't care much for politics. That sort were for fancy nobles with more words than brawl, and while she understood those had their placer, she also knew that it wasn't somewhere for her to even look. She was a fighter, not a pencil pusher.

What she did care about though, were the notion that Ancalagon had made there at the end, about some kid of friend of his that dies and became the mountains at Canterlot. Sounded pretty ludicrous to her, as what sort of being could die and then turn to stone like that? And especially something of that size.

Yet, before she could start asking questions, the sound of leathery wings above her caught her eye as a squadron of bat ponies flew past them and towards the building site, though a little off as they had likely not thought that the first shift had made as much progress as they had managed to. Some of the ones flying towards there were volunteer Night Guards that had come along with the princesses and figured they could be helpful, but others were more contacts of them. Some from Canterlot, some from surrounding woods, etc. Wasn't all that many, but they would do fine. Especially since here at night, they'd thrive, and the building needed to keep going.

They wouldn't be the only ones, but they were a sign that it was the time where the next shift started, exactly eight hours after the first began at 12. Better hope the kitchen staff were ready for this then, since they were gonna get a good deal of hungry workers who deserved a meal before they headed to bed. They had eight hours to work with for getting rest etc. before their next stint and they'd likely need to spend their time right, so too many delays wasn't good for them.

"Guess it's 20:00 then. Gonna have to get hold of that darn clock maker and get him to work again soon, or the morning shift is gonna have a hard time knowing the right time.

Anyway, what is it that you went on about with the mountain? Are you telling me that the mountains at the capitol is some kind of fossil?"

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@Moonlit @Seamore Sandwich

Ziggy stood still for a moment and thought about what it was that Serenade said.

"You mean like, tossing the book at them? Seems a bit excessive, even if they said bad things. Though i guess that depends on what exactly they were saying and doing? I don't really condone hurting others ever, so I can't really support it, but I guess that might be a reason in Canterlot. Never really been there or had any sort of contact with royals, you know, beyond the times Princess Luna came around for you. Those were some fun times."

Thinking back on the few occasions, Ziggy was silent for a bit before getting back into the present day again.

"Or did you not mean to toss the book at them? I'm not entirely sure, but it sounded a bit like it. Otherwise something's gone waaaaay over my head again, hehe."

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@genessee

Void looked a bit more up after what Lance said, but not all too convinced just yet about things. There was so much going on today and then this... Much as she liked to hear the words from her new companion here, it just wasn't as calming as hearin-

"What the heck? What kind of freaky-flank changeling is that supposed to be?"

The small pegasi wandered in from one of the side buildings, clearly looking for something when her eyes fell on Happy, who dutifully ignored her for the time being, which made her snort a little and look around the place, at which point her eyes fell on Void.

"There you are. I've been looking all over for you."

The mare wandered closer, and gave a suspicious, narrow glance towards Lance. Something which Void saw, and leaned forward to address, though it took her a few seconds to find the right words.

"It's okay big sis, he's friendly. Helped me a lot by standing here and talking with me."

Null didn't seem to convinced, but she eased up her gaze and planted herself near the two where she could keep an eye on them. A position that would show something interesting if Lance looked, which were that whilst she had a wing on the left side, she didn't have a right one. Saddlebag usually could hide that well, but they had stashed their cursed items somewhere safe for the time being and planted one of Null's feathers on it to keep it in check, so there was a full view.

"Well, if you say so Void."

Focusing her gaze on Lance for the time being, she sat down in the dirt to get a bit of rest for her hooves.

"I'm Null, Void's big sister. Who're you?"

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@EQ_Theta

Mother was relieved to see that whilst he were tired and slipping away into unconsciousness, Sen were healing up well now, and would soon be well again. She didn't have the strength to have done much for them anymore as it were, and having this outside influence - even if it were not one she really trusted or liked currently - were quite literally a life saver.

That was the price of purging and harvesting, then returning the soul. It was draining, and without the support of her sisters and Mortimer, that energy were not limitless.

"Shh, save your energy now my child, you need rest. And Discord? I loathe to think of this, but I owe you greatly for saving one of mine. I could not have done so with any ease myself right now."

Discord laughed and snapped his fingers, placing himself on a pedestal marked *number one* with gold medals and flowers in his claws.

"The lord of chaos once more takes first place. Autographs starts behind the dotted line."

Omen looked over things, at how drained her mother seemed, and how Sen and Lin were not too fresh as it were right now, and eventually tilted her head over towards her master again, thinking that perhaps it was an idea to get him away right now, before his antics ended up hurting some of the tired beings.

"Why did you look for me master?"

"To deliver something, of course. Why else? I left it back home though, so you'll have to come with me to deliver iiiit."

"Okay, let's go then. Friends and Mother needs peace."

Omen waved a goodbye to the others before Discord snapped his fingers, and with a pop made them both vanish into thin air as they left this realm. At which point Mother took her large hand down and gently scoped Sen up from the floor, before rising up on her legs slowly again and reaching out for Lin.

"I don't know what have occurred before you arrived here, but I know that it have been an ordeal for us all. We should return to my home and rest ourselves for a little whilst you two get better, and perhaps then you can tell me why Sen now speaks of him being weak, when I know this to not be the truth."

Her warm gaze fell on Sen, and regardless of whatever or not he were conscious, she would go on, if for no other being, then for Lin.

"The being that tore into you Sen, were a strong one that nearly destroyed your body, but you managed to fight it off. To win over a swarm. Where is there weakness in being able to do that, which I doubt many others could? It might not seem like much to you now, but everything haves a start, and if you can see in yourself the bravery and strength that I can, then perhaps... No, this will be best if we cover another time. For now, you both need rest. Will you come with me please, Lin?"

Mother had touched on this before, the first time that Sen and Lin came here, but there were sources of power in most universes that could be gained by those who wished their power. If Sen truly wished other strength than that of his mind or bravery, then he too could seek this, and feel empowered if he so wished for it.

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@Midnight_Aurora

"Yeah, I wanna go home please."

"I wanna go out and see others. Might be fun."

They both helped with getting the boxes sorted, though mostly it was Anomaly and Cacora that was going at it. Honey tried to lend a hoof, but there was too many of the others there in the hall to really give him space to do anything but go in the way, so he backed down for now, and thought on what Cacora said until they were done packaging things.

"Cacora..."

Taking a step forward, the caretaker embraced the mare in a tight hug, not wanting to pass this last chance in  while, even if he usually wasn't too much for the physical contact like this. Felt somewhat awkward most of the time for him.

"If you need to go, I understand, and I'll tell the others. Just remember that whatever happens and whatever you go through, we'll be here for you when you feel like you're missing the flock, okay? I'll make sure your room's clean and the items in there protected until then. Cross my heart and hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye, as Pinkie says."

He would let go off her, and awkwardly dry off a tear that had started to go down his chin, before pointing towards Jelly and Anomaly, whom were already headed for the exit.

"Looks like it's time. Stay safe out there, okay? I swear you'll get grounded if I hear you got yourself into a mess young lady."

He joked a little, but you could tell that he'd miss her, even if it were just for a few days as she said. Cacora were pretty important to the foals and the caretakers, and knowing there'd be times when they couldn't count on her to come around were sad to him. Hopefully the others would take it well.

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@CentipedeGhoul @Lil' Lovebug

"Nothing of interest there. Whatever made all the noise is gone, or have turned invisible, though I doubt that. Nothing's rumbling or getting destroyed, so unless this young man saw something that I didn't, there isn't much more to it unless something goes wrong right now. Likely fine though I suppose."

After having went outside with Starburst and basically finding nothing of worth mentioning, this was basically all she could say on the matter. She wanted to add more, like details or current location etc. but that wasn't easy when you didn't even see the mark to begin with and had to stay at the inn in case it was still there somehow and still posed a threat.

It was tempting really to just send off the stallion and see if he'd come back, but that sort of behavior wasn't okay in this day and age, that much she were aware of. So with that option out, just standing and being prepared sounded like the better solution.

Vivid had taken a few steps to the side to make the two youngsters stand a bit closer without her marring the sight too much, though this one wasn't consciously. She had just moved without thinking too much on it for some reason. Could be her match-making mood, or could be her paranoia that were kicking in. Hard to say currently, though she were putting her bits on paranoia.

"I didn't know that changeling wings could go at it like you showed honestly. Quite interesting. Did it work on the room though? They seem calmer, but emotion sensing trumps guessing."

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@~Phoenix~

There were a few things that Smokey could focus on here, with the one he immediately thought of were a bow and some small comment that would point out the adorable blush that went over Phoenix's face, amongst a few other options. Yet there was something that pushed beyond the others and made him stave away from teasing the mare for now. And that was the part where she said that her people were interested in what he had said. With the past tense of it being what really got his attention.

"You have my deepest condolences on behalf of your people Phoenix. I cannot imagine the pain it must be to have loss like that."

No teasing, no smooth-talking or joking this time. Just a saddened voice that carried his sympathy and sorrow about hearing what were likely a comment about her people's demise.

Smokey had been lucky in his time, with so far none in his life having died, so he couldn't stand and say that he could understand what it was like to go through such a thing. How could he after all, even if he had lost somepony? Death were a painful wound on the ones left behind, and no wound were truly the same when it came to this from what he had been told.

There seemed to be more he could say, but not until he had been able to tell how she were about this. Moving along could be seen as quite the insult, and pushing it further might get her to be protective and aggressive about things. And quite frankly, he much preferred to not stir that beehive and push her away from him.

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@BloodDrops

"I apologize little one, and if problems arise, I will take what blame I must, but I only wished to protect as many as I could. The winged one said that the air should be kept clean of more fireworks, and you seemed eager to use this thing. I did not wish for him to return, or for you to accidentally hurt someone. We should strive for living peacefully with one another after all, yes?"

Lyriel were saddened about how it seemed her actions had angered Blood, but unfortunately, it still seemed like the best option to do what she had, before something would happen. Even if it were but an accident, damage were damage after all, and the earth mother would not be proud to find that she allowed such a thing to happen, and especially from the forest that she were governing.

"Which makes me wonder, why would you wish to infect anyone for simply being with you? Is this a test amongst you equines that I have not heard of? I still have much to learn about your noble kind and your traditions I'm afraid to say, so it might have slipped past me."

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@Foxy Socks @Twilight-Shimmer @Widdershins

It took a bit for Briar to get to his hooves and not be all wobbly still, at which point he had unfortunately missed some of what Widdershins had done, though he had heard the better part of the questions made by the different beings there, which would have to do.

"Whilst I do not support this generally, I will concede that perhaps this time it is for the best what Widdershins here suggests. Brittle needs time to rest, and I will not leave her here like this. If you three can get to town and acquire something to feast upon for yourself, that should be a good option for us all. I can assure you, we will likely still be here when you return, unless something weird ends up happening."

Briar were quite frankly not feeling too safe with having Widdershins this near to Brittle with only him to do something about it, especially not as the draconequus knew of some weaknesses of his that could hit quite hard. Yet objectively speaking, this were for the best for them all, and perhaps the oddity would prove to not be an issue onward. He had been told what were preferable to keep away from the evergrown after all, so it might be he would listen and keep his antics free of these few areas that were harmful to him, as well as free of Brittle. Only one way to know really, and he wished to think the best of others,

Amazon didn't like the idea too much either, though for her own reasons, which included listening to what Widdershins had just been saying, along with the strangeness that fell over him. Quite literally, he got candy dropping on his head out of nowhere. Seemed pretty strange and out there to her, though for the draconequus... Well, she supposed it was kind of tame to be honest. Unless it turned out the gummy worms started to move when the bag were opened, but hopefully that wasn't going to happen.

"Well okay, we'll be on our way then. Be nice and behave up here all of you, okay?"

"I will endeavor to try."

Briar waved the others off, which eventually left him there more or less alone with Widdershins.after he had made Amazon jump a little from the shock of having him sneak up on her like he had before they got away, at which point he would... Sling himself around Brittle's tent like a dragon? Strange being sometimes, this one.

"Much as rest is somewhat desirable, I must refuse I'm afraid. Not too many hours until I need to get these bandages off, and I would prefer to be awake to protect Brittle regardless. I thank you for the concern though."

Meanwhile, with the others, Amazon wandered along and watched the phoenix sit down and have a nap on Stardust's head. Strange how such a strong creature were acting so harmless really, but she didn't understand birds enough to really get it. The sea were where the animals she were smart on where, and man did she miss that at this point.

"Sounds like you know the where in this town Foxy. Have you lived here for long perhaps?"

[Storm Shine 1,196]

@Blitz Boom

Storm smiled, his wings ruffling slightly in an instinctive attempt to fix the feathers near where the plushie was on his back. "Thanks Molotov." He said, "Admittedly, when Blitz first met me, she didn't really like me at all. I'd accidentally ruined one of her bombs when I bumped into her.. But after a few pranks and a bit of talking, she simmered down and we became good friends." The pegasus chuckled, "After that it wasn't all too hard to keep her out of trouble.. She's a hoof-full, but she's also probably one of the sweetest little fillies I've had the pleasure of meeting; In some ways she's much easier to watch out for than my hot-headed little brother." He nudged Molotov slightly, a grin on his muzzle "And you seem like a pretty great guy too, little Blitzy's lucky to have a good brother like you. I'm glad that Lady Luck managed to help you find your way to her again.. I really hope that she's as helpful with getting Blitz's memories back when the time comes."

Edited April 27, 2017 by Shineling

[FanOfManyShows 396]

@Blitz Boom

Iron Star nodded as Chow explained himself. "Makes more sense than my theory." He let out a sigh. "Anyways, Astral, are you fine with his plan?"

She glanced side to side. "Of course, why wouldn't I be?"

He chuckled, with a sly smile, glancing at Chow. "Right. You don't want him to know." He mumbled under his breath, He stood up, looking over to Chow. "You can follow through with your plan then. I could open a direct portal to Canterlot if you'd like me to. since walking to there from here would take..." He looked up to the roof, pointing his hoof up, counting under his breath, looking to Chow after he finished. "A week."

Astral's eyes widened. "Where are we exactly?"

"Top of a mountain, it'd take ages to climb down or up, but of course, I teleported up here." He said with a light chuckle. "Oh right! Almost forgot." He levitated the book over to Chow. "It covers a lot. But as long as you know how they work and what they are, you're good. So you can skip everything else"

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Nectar's body surrounded with fire, as it went away she had a suit of armor, to appear intimidating. "I would like to join you with this, to fight that, pony." She turned to Francis.

"As long as we're not hurting the others." He said then giving himself armor as well, it had no use other than appearance.

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Warlock looked around curiously. Not knowing the origin of the voice. But to know it could sense his power and the fact he was the bearer of the Element of Greed, required privacy to communicate to it. He teleported back to the sisters old castle again. "Who are you?" He asked as he levitated the books back onto the shelves. "And how much do you know of the Elements of Disharmony?" He let out a soft gasp. "Do you know where they are?

[Seamore Sandwich 471]

@@Blitz Boom

 

Their first few attempts weren't well coordinated, but when they eventually hit the door at the same time, it gave way.  The force sent the door in a full 360 degree rotation, slamming it shut behind them.  They were now in a room so dark it was impossible to tell if there even were walls, let alone how far away they were.  That is, aside from a large set of double doors on the opposite side of the room.  Between them and the doors was Doctor Miles Xeno in his true form, lying in the light cast from between the doors with his front legs covering his face as he wept.  The presence of the other changeling that they chased in here could be felt on the other side of the door.  The light felt warm and welcoming, but it only seemed to bring him pain.  There were three knocks on the door.   "Go away!" Miles yelled at the door.  He cried more loudly, not seeming to notice that he wasn't alone anymore.

 

@@Blitz Boom

 

When they got upstairs, Scarcity would find herself in the kitchen, the smell of sweets and chocolates even stronger than that of the store below.  Everything from the stovetop to the taffy machine was immaculate.  There was a filing cabinet with one drawer marked "Recipes and Research," another marked "Past Investments," and the top drawer marked "Current Investments and Blank Forms."  She opened the drawer at the top, pulled out two papers with her magic.  "The 'hours and materials' cost represents the amount I charge for the research," Penny said, giving the papers to Scarcity.  The papers read:

 "I, (name)________________, have invested ________ bits toward ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ on (date)____________.

Terms and conditions:

Penny Buttercup will work 10 hours minimum per week toward development of that which I have invested in until work hours covered by my investment are depleted, or the desired product has successfully been made, whichever comes first.  My investment will be divided evenly between work hours and supplies, with every five bits toward work hours covering one hour of work.  If the research is successful, I will receive the equivalent of two month's profit from the product I have invested in for each month covered by my investment, calculated based on only the second month of sales of that product excluding all purchases made by myself or any affiliated parties, for every one hundred bits I have invested.  Payments will be made monthly in quantities no less than twice the total of each month's profit from the product I have invested in until such time that the aforementioned total has been paid, starting after the second month it is sold.  I understand that if the desired product is not completed within the number of work hours covered by my investment, that I will not receive any return on my investment.  If Penny Buttercup wishes to continue research on the product I have invested in after the covered work hours have been depleted, she must first attempt to contact me at (address) _______________________________________________, to request further funding.  If I deny her request for further funding, or I do not respond within two weeks of its delivery to the aforementioned address, Penny Buttercup may sell the product I have invested in without any obligations toward me.

(signature of investor)______________________________

(Penny Buttercup's signature)________________________________"

 

@@Blitz Boom

 

"May your fangs be as sharp as your claws, and your wits sharper," Zhu's father said with a smile.  Zhu's mother flicked the tear off her tail and it landed on the petal of a flower which the Traveler levitated over to himself while the others weren't looking.  If anyone noticed, they might just think he was picking a flower, likely not having paid any attention to the where the tear landed.  Zhu's mother gave him one last hug, saying, "We love you, and we'll be watching over you," before the two of them followed Khala into the light. 

Edited August 9, 2019 by Seamore Sandwich
because they never got to say they loved him (previous reason for edit). (Current reason) updated the contract to make more sense and be more profitable for the investors.

[EQ_Theta 457]

@Blitz Boom

The siblings looked on to Discord's comical display, then looked to each other and quietly chuckled. Their indirect history with Discord back then and the difference it had on them now improved. Maybe the reformation trick might work for some villains. Lin made a mental note to ask Fluttershy about this when she has a chance. For now, Omen's mother took them both elsewhere. 

"Those pieces of Legion you fought, they were only a small part of the whole. I didn't overpower the one possessing me; I only had to resist it long enough to get it to start destroying my body. That was what forced Legion to repair and preserve me if it ever wanted a host. A gamble but it worked. Thank you, mother."

The way he ended that last sentence... his words were filled with gratitude and tenderness, even the way he said mother was more relaxed and certain. Back then, he always referred to her as Omen's mother, still unsure if she would be comfortable calling her as simply mother. Here, he is sure and this is what he wants, no more awkwardness. That gamble nearly cost him and Lin was understandably angry with that. It was tempting to slap his brother across the face while he slept just to get a message across but there was no point to it now. Even she is still weak from her ordeal.

Lin turned to Omen's mother, haunted by what she saw in Legion's nightmare and about her brother's words just before parting with Omen. "Sen didn't mean being weak when you put it like that. You and Omen look like you've been around for a very long time. When brother looks at us, he sees a future without him in it and that thought doesn't put his mind at ease. It's difficult for him to come to terms with how we will outlive him, now more so than ever." 

Lin agrees to go with mother; her calming presence is always reassuring but now the things she saw while taken over by Legion bother her a great deal. It wasn't exactly the way Sen described it in his nightmares but it was close to experiencing one. She wasn't even asleep to begin with but it happened anyway. 

"This wasn't the first time Sen was possessed or manipulated by another being. Remember when you first sent us out to find a place where I can be cured of malevolent magic? We nearly didn't make it because someone took over my brother and had him delay us, nearly costing us our lives. Sen still blames himself for that. And about what you said, you destroying me because of making demands and threatening you... did you really mean that? I don't know if that was Legion impersonating you or if it was really you telling me that but what happened back there was real. A little too real, and it scared me." 

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[dragon4111 914]

@Blitz Boom,  @Widdershins

Ancalagon chuckled and said "Glaurung willingly turned himself to stone for he shared half his heart with an ungrateful pony.  Rather than fade away to nothing," he stated as he sat on his haunches as he looked at the mare. "He turned himself and the pony to stone. essentially  killing himself and the pony. But that's just what the old messenger drakes told me," he stated with a sigh to himself.

[Blitz Boom 4,620]

@Summer Breeze @Holiday Agnaktor

The night would be thankfully uneventful. The ponies would sleep, Lyriel and Nerzhei would switch between keeping watch throughout the night, and to not draw attention, they didn't speak. Just listened.

As the sun started to rise and spread some light over the land, Lyriel slowly put down her tree form and stretched her arms a bit. It had been a rather well rested affair for her when she had been the one to sleep, especially since she could her other beings near her now and not have to fear that it was one of her brethren out looking for dissidents, or the atazi out for lumber again, whom might end up cutting her down.

She turned towards the dragoness to say good morning, and perhaps discuss when they should be waking the others up, but the dragoness were already on the move and were aiming for the cave. She had been taking the last few hours of guard shift, so she wasn't in a need to sit and slowly wake up, though she did think that perhaps a few hours more of actual sleep would have done her good. Unfortunately, that would have to wait, as they had some way to travel yet, and Frosty still needed to get that crystal she had promised she'd help him get. Which were why she were only aiming for him right now as she put a hand on his shoulder and shook him slightly to see if she could get him up.

With some luck, the others wouldn't wake too, but really, what were the odds with these ponies? Not high she'd say, but they would see she supposed.

"Frosty? Wake up."

[genessee 535]

@Blitz Boom

"Ah, Void told me a little about you. I'm Lance, basically the town idiot. Nice to meet you."

Lance smiled warmly after saying 'town idiot', to indicate he wasn't entirely serious. There was no traces of suspicion or hate in his tone that had been present just moments before when speaking to Happy, and he looked similar to what he usually looked like (with the exception of more tired-looking, as he hadn't got a lot of sleep. He was glad he had caught enough of it on the train ride here to still be functional.)

Null gave a very different vibe than Void did. While Void seemed fragile and kind, Null looked like the type that would defend those close to her at all costs, whether they liked it or not.

Already my life has been more interesting than in Noncannon.

[CentipedeGhoul 13]

@Blitz Boom

"Uh... too close, too close." He muttered, stepping a few inches away from the changelings, apprehensive at being twenty metres within range of a mare. A mare that he barely even knew.

"The dragon flew off into the distance though. It looks it avoided this inn for the most part - lucky too." He added, glancing over at the calmed audience. 

[Moonlit 593]

@Blitz Boom @Seamore Sandwich Serenade can't stop giggling, "Oh if I only I could get away with throwing a nice heavy tome at the heads of some of the nobles, but no. I mean my underwater retreat. It's difficult for a pony to harangue me if they can't find me" She closes the book and puts it next to her saddlebags. 

[Midnight_Aurora 571]

@Blitz Boom (and all that apply.)

 

*Cacora nods and says,* "Same here, Caretaker Honey. This isn't goodbye. So I will say Cya around."

 

*Cacora then follows after the two.* "Wait up you two. I have the gate keys."

 

*When they leave the Orphanage and get to the gate, Cacora unlocks it and holds it open for them.* "The caretakers still want the protective wards in place. That's to keep the foals safe."

 

*She then lets Jelly lead the way.* "You take lead Jelly. The sooner your home, the sooner your safety is assured. I would also have to explain where you were till now. And sense you were with me, I feel responsible for that safety."

[Foxy Socks 2,599]

@Twilight-Shimmer @Blitz Boom

"Well, I know where to find places to eat, though I don't have much of a preference." Foxy continued walking toward the town center, looking around the damaged areas. It had only been a day, but she had been though a lot already. 

"You have any ideas?" Foxy asked, as she wasn't one to make decisions like that easily. Especially for other ponies as well.

Foxy seemed slightly nervous, and it was noticeable, as she walked a bit stiffly, and nearly bumped into another pegasus pony on the way. "Oh sorry..." The pony looked a bit annoyed from the near collision, but continued on. Foxy hated to disturb other ponies.

[Lil' Lovebug 1,041]

@Blitz Boom @CentipedeGhoul

"Let's hope it truly is gone." Satin tapped her forehoof against the ground. "I would go check to see if we could find anything, but I'm a tad too afraid of actually finding it, and I couldn't send somepony else into danger." Satin looked towards the door and shook her head. "All we can do is stay alert and keep these ponies calm. Distraction is key."

Upon hearing the stallion mutter something, she started leaning in to get closer to hear him, but watched as he backed away. Instinctively, she did the same, stepping closer to Vivid. When she realized what she's done, she leaned towards Vivid and whispered. "I'm terribly sorry that I keep getting close to you. If if makes you uncomfortable, please tell me. I just... feel safe next to someone I feel will protect me."

She composed herself and looked at the stallion. "Terribly sorry, sir. I guess it's just a passive thing I do after mingling with ponies for so long. Most tend to have a friendlier attitude if you get a bit closer." She looked around the room. "Did anyone wish to go sit back down at the booth? I'm sure it would be preferable to just standing here, dawdling."