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Evil Pink One · January 5, 2021

@Califorum? , @Windy Breeze , @Blitz Boom ....

As Molotov threw the wrench into the tear, a giant tentacle came out and were able to fling the wrench away from the malfunctioning machine.

While the inventor may end up having a few choice words at what happened, they would likely all soon have something else to focus on, as something unseen stirred within the tear, which gave a large, thunderous screech. A sound which would be hard to not bite notice in, for anyone in the vicinity.

As the creatures tentacle would fling out, searching to grasp something, a white earth pony jumped towards the wrench, and kicked it back at the center of the tear. A gooey, splattering sound were heard, before another screech exited, and the tentacle seemed to flail more wildly. Whatever he had hit, it seemed to have hurt the creature in some way, and made it quite angry.

Were nothing to happen, there would soon after be a large splurge of purple, goo like substance being shot out through the tear. Were they not careful, Molotov, Blitz, and the unknown earth pony, might well end up covered. Though seeing how the mares were still standing some way from them, they may have an easier time avoiding this messy substance.]

Blitz Boom · January 5, 2021

@Catpone Cerberus

Leviathan would lead the way in flight, but her eye weren't blind to what were going on around her. Mostly because she wanted to see how confident of a flyer Charir were, which mean that she noticed his sight go towards the city of Canterlot, not too far in the distance. A city of splendor amongst the ponies, though she were aware that at least to Ruby, such a thing were likely wasted. She had not seemed to care much for what the ponies could achieve in las Pegasus at least, yet perhaps in time, she would grow to find some degree of interest, in what these lesser creatures were able to conjure in their short lives. And if not her, she held some hopes that perhaps, Charir would. At the very least, it would likely do him good to see kind smiles from others. Provided he did not try and roam through town, eating and setting things ablaze without much more reason, than that of a savage. They'd need to educate him on somewhat proper town etiquette, before taking him there.

"It's pretty, isn't it? Someday, when you're ready for it, we'll take you to a city like that, and show you some of the strange things these ponies make."

Sure he didn't understand her, but Ruby would likely translate eventually, and even if not, it were sort of like when you talked to your pet. It didn't matter that they understood, as much as there being good, kind communication happening in the first place.

If nothing more came of this, she'd lead them on, until they got to the mark. At which point, rightly enough, they'd be able to see one sway further away from them. A half kilometer or so, in a more clear red.

"We're almost there then. Just follow that one, and then look for either a black flag, or the top of a wall. Either one will show that we're there."

In case Ruby got ideas, since this flag were rather shiny after all, she'd find that she wouldn't have any luck taking it. Though she likely didn't care to try either, as her senses would probably tell her that this wasn't made of some shiny material. It were a magical projection. In the past they had actual, crystal flags to work with, but then dragons began happening, and it got both dangerous, and expensive, so they had to resort to rely on magic, covering a plastic sheet. It did the trick, though at times, someone still stole it, for reasons unknown. Fun more than likely.

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@Catpone Cerberus

"They're good equines, but I think those in the guards, are just really overworked. The guard here in town is all nice and listens to things, but he also looks real tired whenever I see him."

"Stargazer, right? He's been around the shop before. Talks about sometimes, he just wanna ignore the trouble in town for a bit, and get a long day's rest. Good on him to be responsible, and keep doing his job, and care for that kid of his. But y'know, it'd do him better to not mainline caffeine, and get some sleep. Pretty sure somepony else could deal with issues for a few hours."

Berry were still under the table as she talked, and only briefly poked her eyes up, to see if the scroll had been opened by Nada yet. It didn't seem to be, and as such, she'd slowly lower herself down again, to where it were relatively safe.

On 1/4/2021 at 5:48 PM, Catpone Cerberus said:

She took the paper and after figuring out the correct way of breaking the seal rolled it open, she didn't know what to expect, but the lack of guards ready to escort her away was a positive sign.

To Nada and Serenade.

Know that work in preparing for your inclusion in our society, proceeds well, and have not been forgotten.

Due to many unforeseen circumstances however, leaving portions of Equestria in turmoil, we must ask for your patience on the matter. Now is not the correct time to reveal yourselves, as irrational emotions stirs throughout the nation, and leads many of our subjects to be less open for new ideas. As such, we are asking you to remain in low profile for the time being, and await our further correspondence on the matter.

We assure you, you are not forgotten, nor unwanted, and our sister have been receptive to the idea. We merely need more time, as to ensure a flawless inclusion. I can personally attest to how horrible it can go, if the timed arrival of an unforeseen creature, is not chosen wisely. We do not wish for either of you to experience the same.

May the stars light your path. Princess Luna.

Addendum: Please forgive our courier. Iridescent have not had a pleasant few days.

That would be all. A short, simple message from the dream princess. No powder, no explosion, and no dread. Simply a request to have patience, as they would need more time to prepare things. A reasonable request all in all, and as Nada had pointed out before, she did have time. Though, hopefully she wouldn't have to set aside another millennia for this.

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@Catpone Cerberus

"I see. It appears I did misunderstand then, though maybe this will make it simpler, as there does not need to be the same degree of meaning to it, which are forced to coincide with your current name.

...You do remind me of a kind of flora, I saw on an old friend of mine. The heretics took her, but you do carry some semblance to that which she draped herself in. She called it Mandevilla. A vine with beautiful, leathery flowers. It might not suit you, but it is what I can currently think of.

Were I you, I would not rush to pick a definitive name. Give yourself time to think, and feel as if the name would hold some meaning. If not for you, then for those who gazed upon you in the great outdoors."

They were not far from town now. She could even hear the faint sounds of carts rolling down the road. Small pebbles grinding to the side, as the equines went about their daily lives, unaware of the strangeness which lurked in their forest. Some of which were now headed towards them, and yet another, hiding herself somewhere in the wilderness.

She'd check in on her strange new companion to see how they were doing, and would find that the tree headed snake were seemingly resting. Probably for the best. It would cause less questions to be asked, were it not to sway around, and gaze upon others.

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@Catpone Cerberus

On 1/4/2021 at 5:48 PM, Catpone Cerberus said:

He waited until there was a big enough hole for him to fit through, and then he got up and between the blasts got into the light pouring through, his hand in front of him using the last of his magic to create a protective shield that would take a hit or two before breaking. If the poor shape of these two kobolds wasn't clear enough from their scarred and skinny appearance, Trox's voice would seal the deal, as it was shaky and weak, quite like his body "Where are we?" he didn't know for sure what or who he was even talking to, as he was blinded by the light, but the fact that he got the words out meant that who or whatever it was wasn't a guard, guards would have shot first and looked at who they shot after.

The light flickered out on Onache's horn, as the two creatures entered her sight.

What exactly she had expected to come up from this rubble, she had not bee sure, but she had imagined something mundane. A minor earth wyrm variant perhaps. Or some diamond dogs, who didn't know the area were occupied, or did not care. Those simplistic savages would likely delight in this kind of frivolous irritation, yet these two were clearly neither.

For one, they had magic. Or at least the male did, as she had not been the only one before, working on removing rubble. There had been blasts of magic from the inside too, and since the other one seemed to not be conscious, she had to assume that this one were the culprit. The shield around them seemed a fair indicator as well, towards magic being part of at least this one's arsenal, though she could not discern fully what school currently. Perhaps simply arcane.

Whatever the case, she did not see them as imminent threats. An unconscious female, and a weakened, frail male, who did not seem to deal with the light basking in through the windows, all that well? She had felt more fear facing a stiff breeze, than she did with these two.

For a brief moment, she considered scouring the mind of the one speaking, to see if perhaps she could gleam something of interest, but she did not care too much to try. He seemed too weak to be able to deal with much, and her ways did tend to strain the minds of those she affected. Briefly perhaps, but it may still be enough with this one. Though the primary reason really were, that as she did not know what this one were, she could not tell if perhaps, his brain were wired in a way, which would cause issues with her mind altercation. It had yet to be a problem with an entire race, but then again, she had never seen a race like this before. Who knew what might happen?

Besides, she were meant to foster connections now, to better the standing of her inevitable hive's reemergence. She may as well begin with being somewhat diplomatic towards these two.

"You have emerged within my temple. I am Queen Onache, of Hive Onache. Who - and what - may you be, little one?"

As a changeling queen Onache were larger than a regular pony, so she could well say this, though a regular pony might find them more in line with their own physiology. Though personally, she thought of them more like malformed, wingless dragons thus far.

As a way to show some degree of good will, her horn would ligt up, and the windows casting the most direct light upon them, would be covered in an purplish aura, which should make it less intense for this seemingly night-walking creature.

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@GingerLightning

Meiko would pop his head out of the bag, and shake his head, before giving a small bark.

The timberwolf pup that Ginger had gotten to follow her after an adventure in the Everfree Forest, were behaving somewhat well on the trip. He did not get scared from flight anymore, and thus far, Ginger had been successful in teaching him not to try and chase down pets, because he thought they were food.

He were still a little feral though, and if not for having his favorite chew in the bag - a small rubber toy, resembling Princess Twilight - he would probably have chewed on something else in the bag. It helped calm him down on flights. Though with landings like this, he were even more happy to jump out of the bag, and get dirt beneath his paws again.

He'd raise his back paw up to scratch around his decently chewed on collar - he were still a pup after all - and looked up at Ginger, with his maw safely around the Twilight toy's barrel. Which were the point where the door opened, and they'd find Cheshire look out on them. Searching at first, then bemused, and then finally, landing on a great big smile, as she saw the two of them.

"Hey there. You must be Ginger, right? And this is your pet? *gasp* Oh, he's so precious! I didn't even know you could get tame timberwolf pups anywhere."

She'd wander out, with her dress flowing in the light, and look down on the pupper, who went over and hid behind Ginger. He were still a little shy around others, and this one seemed odd to him.

"Seems like we need to work on making friends later, little one. Anyway, it's lovely to have you here, Ginger. I'm Queen Cheshire. Welcome to our theater."

She'd reach a hoof forth in greeting, and prepare to answer some questions, that were likely to follow. Among them maybe being, why she were in disguise as a pony, rather than openly herself. It were allowed by law currently, after all. Even for queens. Unless it were Queen Chrysalis, but she were otherwise occupied these days.

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@EQ_Theta

On 1/4/2021 at 3:46 PM, EQ_Theta said:

music.

“Kind of makes me wonder how ponies play this thing if their hooves are large enough to cover multiple holes at the same time. Maybe unicorns could magically seal them and pegasi could use their wings if they tried. Not sure how I could picture that… How about you, Omen? Do you like the sound it makes when others play the flute?”

"I do not know. I stay to see and hear many things."

Joy were one of the emotions that she only had a fleeting, barely tangible idea about what were, ad listening to music wasn't something she could place there. Nor anywhere else really. All she knew that she were, when watching this, were curious. Yet that were something that covered most anything, and sadly, she had yet to figure out if small things in life like this, were something she liked. Best she could do were comparing it to something like it maybe, and see if that then meant she liked it? Lin would know. She were sure of it.

"Been a place before with many music things. Not long before I met Sen.

Many different ones playing there. One were playing from a strange metal one, with water coming out of it. He pushed little holes, and sound came out. I stood there the longest time. Is that liking the music?"

She tilted her head, and looked at Lin for answers. She likely wouldn't know what this were called, as Omen didn't know how to say hydraulophone properly, and Lin had been isolated. She likely wouldn't know of this somewhat new music instrument, which Omen had only seen pegasi with good wing control, and beings with fingers play. Though even if she didn't, she might be able to tell if Omen did like this. To which the answer were yes. The sound of these sorts of instruments, were a preference over musical tunes, such as guitars, or gongs. The latter of which she tended to instead go over and push her head into, to see if it made the same degree of sound like that. Which it at times did, though when she managed to hit it with that much force, her head tended to start shaking too, and she'd stumble around for an hour.

You'd think that made her not want to do it anymore, but her current count on this action, stood at 61 different times. She found an illogical fascination with this action. More so than the sound itself, and it were kind of a weakness for her. Just as any kind of string were.

On 1/4/2021 at 3:46 PM, EQ_Theta said:

“Yeah, Lin wouldn’t like staying in one place unless she found something to read. But in a carnival such as this? She’d probably be looking around for something to buy. I recall her wanting to get a charm or a trinket, and Tomb or Banshee mentioned someone by the name of Weeping Mary. If she’s got a stall, Lin and Omen are likely there or somewhere nearby.”

"We should perhaps go out and see what interesting things they may have found. I do admit to being somewhat curious, as to what one would find at a souvenir shop, run by a family or such... Morose tendencies. There are many ways one can make souvenirs, reflecting death after all. Though I can imagine that if they found a plush of Abacus, Omen would have gotten that one for Shrimp. I can imagine that would please him greatly."

There were many choice words he could have towards the family, but he felt very certain that it were not wise to speak a bad word of them. Considering what Tomb had whispered to him, he were aware that certain information were not as secure as one might want, and that in this place, it would be wise to think of everywhere as places where others listened in.

Not that most would be bad. There would be some degree of questioning, towards their methods and way of life, and potentially a few notices about particular instances being somewhat less agreeable, but nothing rude. Much as he did not like what Tomb had told him, she were a delightful mare towards their group, and who else he had spotted that seemed likely to be part of her family, appeared to be doing simple guard duty. There were really nothing which made him think poorly of them, even if Banshee were somewhat odd. He couldn't place a hoof on it, but there were something unnatural about that one, and while it had not been resolved, Omen's comment towards the way she smelled, stuck with him.

Though that were thoughts for other times. For the time being, they should vacate the facility, and go see where Lin and Omen were.

It would not be too hard to find the two of them, since Omen would be starring directly at them, as they exited the enclosure. Even through the crowds wandering between them, mostly blocking their view of one another, Rosa could almost feel her gaze on him.

He did not fear Omen, as he knew how utterly harmless she were, but he could not fault those who did get spooked by her. She had a rather natural way to act in a way towards others, that would not be unheard of in a horror story.

"I see them. They appear to be near a stall with some rods by it. A fishing tent, per chance? Maybe we are not the only ones wo had a minor competition going after all."

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@Califorum

On 1/3/2021 at 8:14 PM, Califorum said:

Magnolia's horn lit up with a brilliant blue hue. It seemed like nothing had happened for a split second but the shadows of the trees and forest lurched forth in monstrous shapes, in an attempt to surround Zeehva. Then from Magnolia's horn, black shadowy tendrils shot forth at Zeehva in an attempt to hold her down to the ground. She was hoping to restrain Zeehva's movements, letting the shadow 'monsters' she had just created do some of the work for her.

"I need your energy...you will be so kind to give it to me willingly...or will I take it from force? You'll be the first, luckily enough for you..." Magnolia said in a tone that dripped of darkness and corruption. Her voice seemed to echo on forever.

Zeehva retracted her hooves a few times, and backing away to get clear of these ghastly trees lurching down at her, but the tendrils came as a surprise, from the surprise mare that were assaulting her. In a panic, she managed to hit one of them with a quick blast from her horn, but the second one made contact, and wrangled her up as seemingly intended. It weren't crushing her, so that were good, but she weren't running anywhere, that much were for sure. And there were no saying if the other tendril were still coming in to strike at her. She may have hit it, but that were no guarantee that it had gotten completely rid of the thing.

Standing as she were, and struggling against the tendrils, Zeehva would once again look at Magnolia. Look into her cold, cruel eyes. She had seen her fair share of evil ones, but this one seemed to have a deep seated darkness, unlike what she had seen in most of them. A practitioner of dark magic indeed, and a driven one. Clearly not a random mare, corrupted by some sort of relic, or something like it. She seemed willing to do what she did.

*gulp* And that now seemed like it included wanting to do to her, what Tirek did to all he encountered. Sure she might still be able to mix a potion if she lost her magic, but she needed it for these kind of magical specialty potions, such as the one she had made in preparation for meeting up with Magnolia. As well as other things. So she couldn't go and loose her powers now. And especially not to a mare who had only evil on her agenda. That wouldn't be accepted.

"N-No. I won't give them to you. But you can take this!"

It sounded better in her head, yet as she gave of the shaky response, she'd light up her horn, and turn the prepared, magical liquid upside down. A fun mixture of about eight varied kinds of scrap magic - two of which came from Magnolia herself - and some herbs from Zebrica. The baseline concoction would lead to a glue-like substance, but with the added magic, it instead turned this into a sticky, gelatinous mass, which poured out, and formed a large blob on the ground in front of her. Larger than what you'd think from what were in the beaker, but magic were a funny thing like that.

Said glob, would then open a pair of nearly see-through, green eyes, and fixate on Magnolia. Then three tendrils shot out from it, heading towards her. It seemed there were others who thought the need for capturing others, were valuable.

In essence, this were a slime. One meant for capture, with a minor touch of Magnolias own magical flair, and which were fixated on her magical signature. It would go at her, and aim to capture. And if it did, it would sling it's entire body at her, aiming to engulf her in the mass.

Unlike a regular slime, you'd be able to breathe in this one though. Zeehva knew that some posters marked certain beings, as giving the reward, regardless if they were living, or dead. Yet she preferred not to kill, and her employer had been quite adamant, that Magnolia be returned alive anyway. So even trying to kill her were out of the question. Capture though, were exactly what she were aiming for. And with this thing starting to fight for her, she'd be able to start using her magic to try and get rid of what held her down. A properly cast illumination spell should work well, considering they were shadows. Yes? If not, at least it might blind Magnolia, once she were done casting the spell.

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@Windy Breeze

Sorrow would have paused eating to ask what Tepe was doing, as she did not recognize this gesture as anything but a proof of sadness, but the heat were not allowing her to do so. Though she had been sure it would sisipate, she were currently being proven wrong. It were growing stronger! Drawing breath made it feel as if she had french kissed a volcano. What were in this curry? Actual magma?

Whatever the case, she were gulping it down faster and faster, with even her bowl risen to her muzzle after half, to lower the delay of the curry getting taken in. And she wasn't looking all that good, what with the sweat breaking down from her forehead, and cringy faces between bites. Much hotter than this, and she'd likely have actual smoke, pouring out of the holes in her head.

Finishing the bowl rather fast, she were out of options, and tried stifling the burn with the bread. Bad idea! She struggled to swallow the bite she had taken, and frantically grabbed the one thing, that had seemed like a fun side order before, but now might be the thing to save her: The cup of Drizzle Dew.

She'd sip, and take a good, harty amount, to fill up her muzzle with. The brun were clearly still there, as sweat and tears still ran down her reddened face, but it were slowly helping. Though considering she looked like a flustering hamster, it might prove entertaining for the others to see her progression throgh these various stages of eating something too spicy.

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@Windy Breeze @Califorum @Kujamih

On 1/4/2021 at 1:24 AM, Windy Breeze said:

“What is going on here?” she turned to Molotov, speaking to him with authority “Sir, do you have any ideas what's happening here?”

"Minor science accident. Lil' sis took off with something she shouldn't have tinkered with, and it looks like she opened up a portal."

"I were just trying to make a fun kaboom."

"Yeah well, I'm just trying to not get us drawn into another reality. Just stay back a bit ladies, and this whole thing will work itself out shortly."

On 1/3/2021 at 11:33 PM, Kujamih said:

"Fail Safe... I'm in... You guys do you copy?... Please answer me?"

He waited for his team to reply, but no one answered back from his call.

Crickey, they were getting more visitors now? Sounded like it at least, even if it sounded very low, and from some distance away. Maybe in the back somewhere? Well, no matter. Just had to throw in the wrench, be the hero of the day, and swoon all the ladies. Just you wait and see, he'll make them al-

Further his line of thought did not go, before his wrench were smacked aside, by a susprise tentacle. Not a massive one, but a dexterous little bugger, that were for sure. And one smart enough to realize the machine were keeping its entrance open it seemed, since it must have done so to protect it. Or perhaps to protect itself, who could really tell? Maybe the next time he ran into a squid monster from another dimension, he'd ask.

"Oh, chew on a Miasmic Orulator!"

This would likely mean absolutely nothing to the rest of them, as this were a small scale invention among his own family, but it were basically his way of telling the squid creature off. And rather rudely at that, considering the construction of the thing in question, meant that it were certainly not nice to do such a thing to.

Things just went haywire after that. Some shiny dude showed up, and kicked his wrench - an expensive piece of scientific equipment! - at the beast itself. Whatever happened, he didn't know, but there were a sound, the tentacle retracted a little, and then they just started to getting sprayed by something. It's blood, maybe? He weren't sure. It were purple and considering the tar-like substance from before were corrosive, he were reacting as if it were too. So he'd instinctively use his horn, to put up a magical barrier that blocked it from splattering all over Blitz and him. And thankfully, that did the trick, though the thing were likely not dealt with yet. The tentacle were still wriggling around after all, and now they had definitely made it mad.

16 hours ago, Califorum said:

Cali focused on the weird tentacle and the goo that was emitting from the portal. The hulking mass of farm equipment shifts, and proceeds to fire lightning bolts at the tentacle as large pincer like projections jut off from the farm equipment and try to tear and rip at the tentacle itself.

Or were he mad? Because he could swear he were seeing some sort of construction of garden tools, rolling in towards the tear in the air. With full on electricity and pinchers. This were the craziest stuff he had seen since the last family reunion, after their mom had gotten a little tipsy, and let out one of great grandfathers side projects. It had taken them all a long time to get their coats, manes and tails grown out again after that, and there were still marks in the south section of the family workshop from that episode. And this were close to that.

Granted, a part of him hoped it were real, since he were assuming this were some kind of machine, and he were dying to find out which machinist had made it. It weren't an elegant robot, but really, robotics were not a wide spread field. Any sort of sign of one, or a properly impressive vehicle, would do enough to pique his interest.

And it seemed to do things to. It got hold of the tentacle, and this seemed as good a time as any to go and do something himself.

Or it would, if the whole thing hadn't just abruptly ended, when the machine that opened the tear, would suddenly explode into a massive amount of glitter, and hot air. Yet nothing would hit them. Instead, it would expand wildly to four meters - which gave them a short glimpse of the creature inside, which seemed to be vastly bigger than they could see, with only a small appendage poking out, that indicated they had hurt what would roughyl translate to a toenail - and then everything stopped, before suddenly, and violently, imploding upon itself. It took a good, circular part of the dirt with it, along with anything else touching it at the time, but the tear would effectively get sealed up. Though there'd be proof of the wriggling tentacle monster being real. What with it being on this side of the gate when it imploded. An action that meant there were now a wriggling, two meter long part of a tentacle, wriggling on the ground, with black and purple liquids oozing out of the wound. Somewhat gross, but... Hey, they won then, right? Spiff! Having to go into a long fight with something interdimensional, sounded like it'd be a drag.

"Wel. Lost a good bit of dirt there, along with a mighty expensive set of tools and parts... Overall not too bad, when it comes to one of Blitz's creations. Now come on sis."

He'd look down on the filly, who had gotten quite excited at seeing the explosion. Yet after some more starring between them, it were as if a light suddenly went over her head, and she'd turn around to say something to each of them. If they were greatly separated, she'd say and do the following action several times.

"Whoopsie. Sorry for that."

When she were done, Molotov would pat her head.

"That's a good filly. Remember: Making mistakes ain't so bad, long as you owe up to 'em."

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Windy Breeze · January 6, 2021

@Blitz Boom

Windy would thought the same, only seeing Tepe's pose as something relating to sadness and disappointment, but she never get to ask when she get distracted by Sorrow's antics. It turns out the curry she ordered is spicy, maybe too much spicy as Sorrow ate her food in fast pace, clouds literally came out of her head orifices, and by the time she finished, giving a hint by setting her bowl down, she's now in tears, not because she's in sorrow but because the spicy is too hot for her.

Windy struggled to stiffle a laugh, but a grin slipped out while Tepe gave out a hearty laugh, but not loud enough to break anything this time. As Sorrow gulp down a cup of Drizzle Dew, Windy finally spoke up “Are you okay, Sorrow?”

Tepe managed to stop laughing, only to say “She'll be fine, Windy. Our friend, Sorrow did not realize she ate the 'sun itself” and another laugh ensues.

@Blitz Boom @Kujamih @Califorum

“Luna, tell me I'm not dreaming” Blue took a few steps as ahe was saying this, her body trembled in fear as she something which can only be identified as large tentacle came out of the tear and managed to caught the rench which was flinged at some kind of machine by Molotov. Luna didn't believe it either, but she did not let her disbelief overwhelm her, she lit up her horn, preparing an offensive spell just tin case the situation goes into chaos.

The two mares cringed they heard a gooey sound when, another pony, this one a white stallion got the wrench, tossed it into the tear, and throw it at the tear. Whatever happened to the tool, it seemed it had hit something, then a large splatter of goo is thrown out of the said tear. Luna immediately registered a part of the goo are heading towards them, she quickly cancelled her spell, and threw herself and Blue out from the goo's splatter location.

Blue shrieked in surprise and horror, both she and Luna didn't know what the good is capable of. Maybe it was some kind of lava or something that could be carrying some deadly unique virus? No. No need to think about those when two ponies are almost splattered in purple goo. Luna and Blue checked their bodies for any good (in Blue's case: panicked), and to their relief, nothing got into them.

Then, the next following just really begged both Blue and Luna to smack themselves till they wake up from what they assumed to be nightmares.

Several garden equipment, or what was assumed to be garden equipment machinery went out of the tear. The mares could only stare in bewilderment and awe as the robot thing attacked the alien tentacle creature. When they got a good luck of what was inside, both of their faces turn green and looks away.

But soon, it would seem the ponies, and a robotic farming equipment won against something which one straight out of a myth and the tear now sealed. What was left of the battle is a few good and a wiggling tentacle left laying on the floor, blood squirting out of its wound. Seeing the situation is now competely under control, Luna cautiously approached creature, her eyes squirting at it with curiosity, she stared down at it, Blue would soon follow after her, and after getting a good look, she made a reference to her favorate horror novel by expressing her disbelief.

“Okay, what is next? A cloud of mist full of monsters!?”

Evil Pink One · January 6, 2021

@Califorum @Windy Breeze @Blitz Boom

As the portal closed, the weird machinery that assaulted the creature, turned into a weird machinery, that turned to a weirder machinery... Mostly of farming equipment.

As the machinery continuously changed itself into different machineries, Light lost interest as he already knows what or who that thing is.

"Farm equipment? ... Eeyup thats Cali alright :yeahno: ... Tsk.. I mean seriously.... We are supposed to stop problems, not make one....nope.... This is what she wants. Im just gonna do my job...for now," Light said while not questioning Cali's actions anymore.

It's Cali, ... Don't question it.... But if Cali is here... Where are the rest of my team?.... I hope they're alright. But for now... Mission.

He walked to the group of ponies who he seems to think is involved in this deadly situation.

"Good day to you all!" Light said loudly to grab everyone's attention.

"I would like a thorough explanation as to what... are you guys doing... and how did you end up opening dimensions :yeahno: ." Light said quickly, with a hint of irritation and urgency.

Windy Breeze · January 6, 2021

@Kujamih @Blitz Boom @Califorum

41 minutes ago, Kujamih said:

"Good day to you all!" Light said loudly to grab everyone's attention.

This successfully caught both Luna and Blue's attention. When Light gave a question to them, the mares looked and stares at Molotov and his sister, then back at Light.

“I've got a question too, sir” Luna stepped forward “It's not everyday I saw a monster, a pony, and a machine go out of... A tear formed out from the air. May I know your name, please?”

Edited January 6, 2021 by Windy Breeze

Evil Pink One · January 6, 2021

@Califorum @Windy Breeze @Blitz Boom

As Cali crashed down and turned into her human form.

Light's jaws dropped, and shocked at the intro she has made.

He looked at the rest of the ponies... And surely they where stunned...

Someone had to break the Ice.

"Ahmmm!, uh yes! Where are OUR MANNERS!" Light looked at Cali too check if she knows Light.

My name is White Light, and she is..." White waited for Cali's reaction.

" And may we also know your names?" White gave a smile to the rest to calm them in some way.

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Windy Breeze · January 6, 2021

@Blitz Boom @Kujamih @Califorum

What was running inside Luna's head when she saw the farming equipment thing turn into an actual living organic creature? Well, her mind was simply blown away to pieces, unable to understand what she was seeing. Luckily, the ice was broken when she, Blue, and two others are asked for their names.

“My name is Shining Light, but my friends prefer to call me Luna Light, and this pegasus behind me is Blue Wingtips”

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Evil Pink One · January 6, 2021

@Califorum, @Blitz Boom, @Windy Breeze

Light gave a sigh of relief that he somewhat broke the ice, and is now waiting for the other 2 unicorns.

But Light was still confused and trying to find out if this is the same Cali he knows.

he made sure that Cali noticed that he was staring at her to get a reaction.

Catpone Cerberus · January 6, 2021

@Blitz Boom
Ruby translated what Leviathan said, or at least so one could assume, it was hard to know for sure when you didn't understand the language after all, and after she had finished, Charir asked her something and after that response asked once more, but the last question Ruby just shrugged and answered shortly. "He didn't fully agree with the pretty part, not a fan of the unnatural shapes, but he's excited none the less to see what it is like since we don't have cities in the homelands, nor towns really....I'm actually not sure if there's a single intact building there." "I was actually surprised we even had words for them in the first place when I studied." "I believe he won't like the cities that much, we are loners by nature, such crowds will probably overwhelm his unprepared senses."

Ruby didn't pay much mind to the 'flags' since she couldn't sense them due to them not being physical things, it didn't surprise her either, she had lived long enough with ponies to learn that there was lot of things that weren't actually what they looked like, ponies really seemed to like their fake things.

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Nada thought for a moment after reading before saying anything "It's also addressed to Serenade, but I'm sure there's nothing wrong with me sharing it since you both know what's going on anyway." "Shortly put, what I gather, is that I'll be accepted, but not yet." she rolled it and put it on the table "There's currently too much going on in Equestria to reveal that sirens are back, which I understand." though now that she knew it would take a while, she started thinking about where to settle down to wait, she knew that she would probably be allowed to stay here, but she wasn't really one for houses, and she wanted to avoid similar situations to what happened with the kid.
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"I'll consider your suggestion but you're right, I should not hurry with it, especially considering that it isn't hard to explain why I don't have a name." even if he looked different, he was still a lone creature from the everfree, and lone creatures had no reason to have a name since there was nobody to call them by name. "But as it sounds like we are nearing life, I will remain quiet from now on as much as I can." one more thing that could have been problematic with him speaking that he himself hadn't realized was the movement of his mouth, he had no need for that in his usual form so it didn't necessarily match what he was saying in this form.

He would follow Lyriel in the town.

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"That only raises more questions." Trox half muttered as he took support from the nearest wall as last of his magic ran out and the shield disappeared, trying to get adjusted to the light enough to see who or what he was talking to, and with her dimming the light, he could finally make out her appearance, which he seemed to be confused about. "I'm Trox...this is Sheska.. my sister... we are kobolds." he lowered himself on the ground to rest his muscles "So.. you're a queen?.. Didn't know those existed...though...I don't recognize your species either..." "Are we.. outside Equestria?...don't think either... empire would allow queens..." he pulled slightly on the chain that was still on his neck, he had attached the chains from Sheska's arms to it to make carrying her easier, but it had the downside of pressing the already tight metal collar against his throat, so he had to move it a bit to breath better.

GingerLightning · January 6, 2021

@Blitz Boom

Ginger Lightning shook her hoof and followed her"oh Meiko isn't tamed yet. He's still kinda feral...Also why are you disguised? I thought changelings could go around undisguised."

She pet Meiko gently to comfort him

"Oh yeah, where will I stay while I attend classes here?" She asked while looking around, she was taking in her surroundings and watching Meiko carefully to make sure he doesn't bite anyone or chew on anything.

EQ_Theta · January 6, 2021

@Blitz Boom

Lin pondered on Omen’s reply, about the absurdity of the type of instrument the pony played, and just the general imagery of that scene. Though oddities are par for the course of what makes ponies and, by extension, other creatures of Equestria so strange, this probably didn’t do too much to faze her. Still, it did leave something for her to think about, and given how Omen was looking at her with a quizzical tilt, she was expecting an answer.

“I admit, staying and listening to someone play a strange instrument could mean you were curious about the instrument or the music. Maybe you were wondering how that instrument worked? Or it could mean you liked the music. I wouldn’t know how it was like for you. I guess liking music would be listening to a tune and finding it so enjoyable you wouldn’t mind listening to it again. If that was something you felt, maybe you liked that kind of music.”

The longma thought about what she’d felt if she was in Omen’s place. Standing in front of a performer and taking in the sounds of the performance. Music was simple to the longma, someone sang and if one didn’t mind hearing it again, it probably meant one thought it was enjoyable. The same could be said for someone playing a musical instrument. That kind of feeling was similar to when Lin encountered Fiddle playing on the street corner in Salt Lick City.

In that moment, Lin spotted Rosa and Sen approaching her. She waved to the two of them, and Sen smiled back. Both would meet halfway before proceeding to exchange pleasantries.

“I see you and Omen had some fun fishing. Won anything interesting?”

“I got a flute from the fishing game, and Omen got herself a picture frame. Oh, and we also bought some souvenirs from Weeping Mary. I got you a carved stone, which would work well as home decoration. For Rosa, I got him a piece of moon rock. I was told this is a hoof piercing, though I’m not sure how that works. And you two being here means your little contest is over. How’d that go?”

“Yeah… Um, Rosa and I had a little wager and it sort of involves you and Omen.”

Though Sen hesitated to continue speaking on the matter further, it seemed Lin was already beginning to piece together what happened. Her brother had an idea on what was going through her mind based on the smug look she sported on her face. Frankly, it was a little unsettling, especially because her involvement was going to decide what little “punishment” she’d give her brother.

“Oh this’ll be good,” the longma teased before turning to the thestral. “Okay, Rosa, what will we put my brother through tonight?”

Widdershins · January 7, 2021

@Sekel

"Well, internal temperature. You know, it's..." Kaltrop looked at the mare in surprise from where Streak had bolted upright in her kitchen.

"...A dragon phrase. Like our firebreath... the hotter someone is the more, um... they pick a fight and are capable. You're fiesty, you know." The drake squirmed his head aside as if barely recognizant of what awkwardness he might have invited into the conversation.

"Besides, as eager as you are to pick a fight with someone... a Much Larger And Capable Combatant, such as myself, ...I don't see how you have any reason to doubt your own capabilities. I wouldn't be stuck in your tiny den like this otherwise."

@Catpone Cerberus

"I don't fly. I float, there's a difference you know."

The little fairy light mumbled flatly to itself from its fair distance away the top of the cliffs where it bobbed. Very slowly it wobbled downward like a careful climber that didn't need handholds and like the little firefly light it more resembled. When you're a itty bitty creature of magic light, you aren't designed much for aerodynamics or agility and its top speed was more like a leisurely stroll and light travelling buddy didn't seem too terribly concerned for Cerberus's safety,

The dust around him however, wouldn't linger as long as one would think pulverized rock would. It seemed to dissipate unnaturally fast in a sphere around him as if there was some unseen energy radiating out from him that not even a cat's eyes could catch. A tinge of aching pain would ring in the paw or place Cerberus held the golden idol. The sort of dull aching of a headache from a place in one's body one couldn't place but told you there was something wrong that needed to be taken care of. As if what he held was leeching, pulling at him, pulling out short hairs in an almost imperceptibly slow pace. Perhaps it wasn't a good idea to keep ahold of this thing for very long and something ought be planned on what to do with it.

It might be radioactive, and that can't be good!

Blitz Boom · January 8, 2021

@Catpone Cerberus

On 1/6/2021 at 4:01 PM, Catpone Cerberus said:

"He didn't fully agree with the pretty part, not a fan of the unnatural shapes, but he's excited none the less to see what it is like since we don't have cities in the homelands, nor towns really....I'm actually not sure if there's a single intact building there." "I was actually surprised we even had words for them in the first place when I studied." "I believe he won't like the cities that much, we are loners by nature, such crowds will probably overwhelm his unprepared senses."

"I know of some places here and there with little living there. I thin it best that we start there, and then end in places like Canterlot, far later. Perhaps we should visit one of the towns in Dragon land at some point? They're rough looking, but the communities are there, and it might be better for him, if he sees other dragons first. Provided we all agree not to try and kill anyone there. I'd rather prefer not to be exiled."

Leviathan would give her two cents on the matter, before flying off, and soon enough, would reach the black flag. Swaying within a meter of a tall, reinforced stone wall. One who seemed fine enough on this side, but if you looked closely, you could definitely see repair work having been done, and a glance on the other side, would not show any current attackers, but would reveal it looking for rougher there. With scorch marks, and what seemed like large claws, having slashed at it several times in various areas. Among other things.

Ponies would be on this side, patrolling it and looking up to see the dragons there, whilst on the other side, it'd just be quiet. For now.

If they did not pass soon, one of the ponies would fly up, and warn them of the area, though it might not be all bad. Gave Charir a protected encounter experience, with this lesser race.

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@Catpone Cerberus

On 1/6/2021 at 4:01 PM, Catpone Cerberus said:

"It's also addressed to Serenade, but I'm sure there's nothing wrong with me sharing it since you both know what's going on anyway." "Shortly put, what I gather, is that I'll be accepted, but not yet." she rolled it and put it on the table "There's currently too much going on in Equestria to reveal that sirens are back, which I understand."

"I bet they sent a letter to her mom too, just in case. Even if they didn't, we'll just tell her, when one day she returns. Seemed like she had a lot of things to sort out back there though, so it'll probably be a while."

She had asked Ziggy to look out after her house whilst she sorted things. Things she assumed were related to the swarm of her half siblings, that her adopted mother took care of, but she didn't know. And hadn't asked either, as it looked like it might be a shush situation.

"Yeah well, nada here's right now, and this kind of sucks. Though I guess it makes sense. Things have gone a little mad recently. And not just here. With several other things too, and lots of folks takes time to really get used to new things. Frankly I'm kinda happy they admit that it ain't the right time yet, though I'm sure a few weeks or months, and it'll simmer down. We're adaptable enough, once we're pushed out of the ignorant zone."

When the letter were read out, Berry would cautiously return to above the table again. Seemed like this wasn't some sort of bomb or nothing after all. And good riddance for that. She were still far from done with her work, and she bet the others would like to stay alive too.

"But hey. Least you know they're working on it, and haven't just shoved it in a bin. That's something, right?"

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@Catpone Cerberus

"In time, we will ensure your disguise have everything that is needed, Scarecrow."

Lyriel would give him a warm, friendly smile, as they neared town. It were not going to be an easy task for him ahead, but she had confidence in his abilities. It did however, also come down to if Crow would do well too, though thus far, it did. It had moved to Scarecrow's head, and now perched there, gazing upon those they were about to encounter with steely eyes. Long as it remained in contact with Scarecrow, it would go well, so here were hoping that would not change.

As they entered town, some eyes would start to fall on them shortly, though no action seemed to be taken to stop them. Nor did anyone scream. They mostly seemed to halt momentarily, to see what were going on. Mostly due to the statue really, which were what would eventually make a young mare go their way. One of the interns at the hospital, Nurse Formaldehyde.

"I uhm... S-Sorry to bother, but is that... I-I mean, are you... Carrying a petrified griffon, or is that just a statue?"

She sounded as nervous as she looked, as her gaze wandered between the four of them. Though she weren't scared. Merely concerned, at the *cargo* they were carrying. It seemed the disguises were working perfectly.

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@Catpone Cerberus

On 1/6/2021 at 4:01 PM, Catpone Cerberus said:

"So.. you're a queen?.. Didn't know those existed...though...I don't recognize your species either..." "Are we.. outside Equestria?...don't think either... empire would allow queens..."

"You are still within the borders of Equestria, yet you stand on the ground marking my domain."

Even if she could still feed on others, she doubted she would try with these. They were simply too weakened, and just looking at him pulling that chain, made it quite apparent that there had been others that had worked hard to break him before her. Even in her previous mindset, she would not have claimed these, and instead let them wander, unless they attempted to fight her.

It were a kindness in some sights, but it was also a matter of practicality. Those who were properly broken, took a good deal of effort to change mentally to a point, where they could properly foster the love she once ate. Certainly this one seemed concerned for his sister, but even then. They were scrawny, broken to some degree already, and would need to be nurtured to health, before they could even be worked on a little. It were simply not worth her time, to scrape a meager harvest from someone like this, when there were better prey out there.

But let that be what it were. It were a different time now, and she needed no longer to hunt. One day, she'd find another use for her skills then, and perhaps work on getting another moniker to her name, than that of the Slaver Queen. A title which she felt were ill advised to mention to these two.

"And as I am aware, Celestia and Luna runs a kingdom, not an empire. One of the few things I can thus far, say are wise of them. Empires are too vast to keep structured properly, and it drains greatly on your resources. It is better to retain a single country, eve if them sharing the title of princess, and the throne, seems ludicrous to me. One should always stand as the true ruler.

Regardless, this is not a place of chains and battle, nor have I much interest in seeing you choke. Hold still."

Onache would begin to use a different spell, aiming to be rid of the chains. Beginning with those around his throat, as he weren't much use to her if he were unconscious from lack of air, and this may put her in good favor with them. They may be able to return that some day.

As for her way of removal, she usually went with the simple things. First checking if the shackles could be loosened, and if not that, then destroy a weak link, to at least allow mobility.

Though, regardless of what she did, he'd likely soon pass out too, and she'd need to bring them both to the nearby town then. She had no rations currently, beyond water, and these looked gangly and weakened. Even for something their size, she assumed they were still malnourished. If not, then their race would be brittle little things, in her opinion.

If Sheska seemed like she might fall to her ground, by no longer having the chains, Onache would float her to the ground instead. Maybe she should invest in some pillows and such too, for visitors... *sigh* Much to consider, now that she had stable accommodations.

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@GingerLightning

18 hours ago, GingerLightning said:

"oh Meiko isn't tamed yet. He's still kinda feral...Also why are you disguised? I thought changelings could go around undisguised."

"Oh, we can, but in our hive, we do a tremendous amount of work to make others feel as comfortable around us as they can be. Regular changelings they are getting used to, but queens takes time, and education. In fact, I have a meeting at the local orphanage next week, to educate the dear little ones about our kind. It will help a great deal between our kind, the more the ponies learns about us. More facts they have to work with, less we seem like the soulless monsters from their fairytales."

Cheshire would giggle, before a green and orange flame would engulf her, and she'd show her true form. A tall queen, wearing a dress like the one she wore in her disguise, and with a long, flowing mane, reaching to her shoulder blades. Well taken care off it seemed, and with a large bow tied up on the back of her head. a little thing she had simply found irresistible, and the color matched the glittering dress and shoes well.

Her eyes were the same orange and green hue as her flames, and in them, were a kind, warm glow, as she smiled down at Ginger and Meiko. The latter of which looked at her confused, as he were petted.

"We are not just theater changelings here, my dear Ginger. We're also trying to help spread the word, and helps out lone, or struggling changelings if we find them. It isn't easy for all of us to acclimate either you know? But we find that offering a helping hoof, can end up making all the difference.

Now come in, come in. I'll give you a tour, and show you your room too. Most of us stays in the same room, so we have a fair amount to spare. The comfort of a small, friendly hive like ours, that the large ones just can't follow, I find.

Also, the papers didn't say if you were an emotion or food eater, so we prepared a little of this and that. You don't mind joy, right? It is our prime food, and with the shows we put on, there are plenty to collect at every performance."

She'd invite Ginger and Meiko to enter the theater, and Ginger needn't not worry. Meiko would stay at her as they walked into this new place... For now.

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@EQ_Theta

17 hours ago, EQ_Theta said:

“I admit, staying and listening to someone play a strange instrument could mean you were curious about the instrument or the music. Maybe you were wondering how that instrument worked? Or it could mean you liked the music. I wouldn’t know how it was like for you. I guess liking music would be listening to a tune and finding it so enjoyable you wouldn’t mind listening to it again. If that was something you felt, maybe you liked that kind of music.”

"I stay and listen, when I hear things like it. So that means I like it?"

Omen would ponder on this, and slowly start to nod. Right before the others eventually got into sight. It seemed too simple for an emotion, as she had always found those very difficult to understand, but she understood what she were told. If it were something she wanted to happen, or wanted to see or hear more times, it meant she liked it. Something she had to think about in context. Both moving forward, and as it pertained to some memories she had, so that she might try and think about them with that idea in mind. Maybe if she could understand what liking things were, she'd then also understand disliking others, as she had heard that those two were opposite.

As she muttered over this though, she'd follow Lin as they intercepted Sen and Rosa, yet remain silent as they talked.

18 hours ago, EQ_Theta said:

“I see you and Omen had some fun fishing. Won anything interesting?”

“I got a flute from the fishing game, and Omen got herself a picture frame. Oh, and we also bought some souvenirs from Weeping Mary. I got you a carved stone, which would work well as home decoration. For Rosa, I got him a piece of moon rock. I was told this is a hoof piercing, though I’m not sure how that works. And you two being here means your little contest is over. How’d that go?”

"I can show you later how to apply it, but essentially, a hoof piercing is merely a jewel that gets stuck into your hoof. With proper maintenance, it will stay there for a long time, before said hoof grows too much over time, and it have to be reinserted. It's mostly painless, I'm told.

Splendid to hear though, that the two of you had fun with your own games too. And that you both came out victorious no less. Well played to the both of you. It is never a guarantee with games in places such as this. Though judging by your expression, Lin, it were nevertheless fun, regardless of the prospect of rewards. Or you merely enjoy winning. Which would put you as having had quite a good night already, I'd say."

He'd get to the contest of Sen and himself soon enough, though for now, he'd let Sen simmer a small amount, as he replied to the first of what were said. He'd get to the fun stuff soon enough.

18 hours ago, EQ_Theta said:

“Yeah… Um, Rosa and I had a little wager and it sort of involves you and Omen.”

Though Sen hesitated to continue speaking on the matter further, it seemed Lin was already beginning to piece together what happened. Her brother had an idea on what was going through her mind based on the smug look she sported on her face. Frankly, it was a little unsettling, especially because her involvement was going to decide what little “punishment” she’d give her brother.

“Oh this’ll be good,” the longma teased before turning to the thestral. “Okay, Rosa, what will we put my brother through tonight?”

"With my narrow, 3-2 victory, Sen sadly lost the wager, which indeed about you and Omen. Omen in particular, as Sen now have to marry her. We thought that you'd enjoy being the flower mare."

Rosa said this calmly, and with not a shadow of irony in his voice, or on his face, as he patted Sen on the back. He were playing this cool, to see how it would go over with the others.

With Omen, it resulted in her tilting her head, and look towards Sen. Rather confused too, as this were not something she had thought she'd hear.

"...Husband?"

Rosa wouldn't be too cruel though. Once Sen had his reaction too, he'd grin at them, and clear his throat.

"My apologies. I had the sudden urge to say this, for some reason. We wagered on the loser having to be given facepaint, to wear for the rest of this evening. We figured you two would enjoy deciding what that should be. And how delightful it is then, that Omen have won herself a picture frame. Seems a shame to not have this evening immortalized properly afterwards, hm?"

He were not a creature of malice, but Rosa could not escape from the fact that a mischievous smile were now on his face, as he looked at Lin. Poor Sen were in for a rough night.

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@Califorum

On 1/5/2021 at 10:35 PM, Califorum said:

"That is humorous, if not...pathetic...you mistake my words however...it is you I am after!" she said. The shadowy tendrils attempt to strike at Zeehva, to restrain her tightly. "This world has a mass selection of ponies of all type and talents, plenty for me to gather..."

Zeehva would start using her magic to bash away the tentacles, whilst still struggling some against the one that already had her. This were not the worst bind she had ever been in, but it were not a confident situation for her either. Especially as it sounded like the mare she were against, thought little of her slime, as she boasted her intentions out there. Not one of the humble villains it seemed then. *sigh* Too few of that kind, sadly. For some reason, a large ego seemed to be part of the villain package. As were monolouging, though that one at least gave one a bit of time to do something.

"N-No. I won't let you take magic from others. And especially not me. I need it, and... And I'll use it to win."

On 1/5/2021 at 10:35 PM, Califorum said:

With a stomp on the ground, 4 tall black crystals raise from the ground at equal distances around Zeehva. Magnolia grins evily and hungrily as darkness starts to swirl around the crystals and Zeehva. Slowly, a magical bubble was starting to form around Zeehva. If it was completed, Magnolia would be able to begin draining magic and energy from Zeehva. "I always loved seeing the terror of ponies when this happens...when they realize they will be but a power source for me..." she said ravenously, yet as she spoke the darkness from her words remained. Enhanced, even.

Okay... This were not going well. She had a plan when it came to the tendrils and tentacles, but this were... It were unexpected. It seemed like there were a whole different kind of method at play when Magnolia wanted to drain someone, than when Tirek did it. A very magical one, which actually could be something she could use to her own advantage. Though she had to act fast. She could only guess what would happen, once the bubble would complete, and it weren't gonna be pretty.

She'd focus what magic she could spare to take the pink, glittery vial up to her muzzle, and popped the cork off. Then, she closed her eyes, and gulped half of it down.

She'd start to vibrate as the last droplet went down her guzzle, and she winched as if she were in pain. Which she very much were. This sort of thing were not meant to go through the system of a pony like this, unicorn or not. But it were her most obvious chance. She needed a little more time, and a bit more magic used by Magnolia than what she had thus far. Just a little more, and she could do something about these kinds of shadowy magics.

Within seconds, her whole form started to shimmer, and before the bubble were done, she'd vanish into thin air, with the sound of filly giggles, and popping bubbles.

The slime were getting well overwhelmed at this point, but it still had a part to play, as it suddenly lost form, and splattered all around the surrounding area. Between the droplets and patches of goo spread around, dark, tough string of hardened goo, would spring out, and wrap itself around the crystals Magnolia had used before. Then, it would begin to drag in them. Towards their caster. It seemed that Zeehva might have some sort of idea she were working on here, wherever she were.

...The answer were a meter and a half behind Magnolia, as she shimmered back into sight, and let out a gasp of air. In her hoof, she held now the pink vial again, in front of her face. With the light on her horn, she'd drip a few droplets of pure, unicorn magic down into the vial, and then spat in the mixture. It's start to glitter more insanely, as if it were about to explode, and Zeehva would look at Magnolia apologetically.

"Catch."

She'd toss the vial towards Magnolia. A shame she'd lose it, but it were for the greater good, as the mixture would soon enough explode into a blinding light, caught or not, with the glass evaporating. One she would cover her eyes from, but it were hard to tell what Magnolia would do, about the primarily pixie-based magic. Which she were now out of. Frankly a horrid thing, as it were not easy to get pixie magic in Equestria. She weren't even sure if any of them lived in this country.

Also, it weren't good for you to take it in. She frankly felt weak in her knees right now, and with a great knowledge that soon enough, she'd need the little mare's room. Which she might acidentally shimmer into, if she were unlucky. Pixie magic used in emergencies likethat, could be unpredictable.

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@Windy Breeze

On 1/6/2021 at 1:24 AM, Windy Breeze said:

“Are you okay, Sorrow?”

Tepe managed to stop laughing, only to say “She'll be fine, Windy. Our friend, Sorrow did not realize she ate the 'sun itself” and another laugh ensues.

"...Hot..."

Her face were still a bit puffy and reddish, but she could speak again. Although it felt as if her tongue were scorched. Had she eaten curry, or accidentally licked a waffle iron? She weren't sure right now, and frankly, no heat should hit the tongue, which made you ask that question.

She'd drink a bit more before trying to speak further though. No need to risk it, and the liquid felt nice on her tongue. Good that she hadn't taken a carbonated drink right now, or it would've stung pretty badly.

"I thought it were a mild chili. *cough* I should've read more. It s-still tasted good though."

She'd clear her throat a bit, and take another sip of her drink. Sweet, heavenly liquid for the fire snake, which called itself her tongue.

"Good to know that *wheeze* there's at least a laugh to get in this. Dad always says *cough* that spreading joy is important."

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@Windy Breeze @Califorum @Kujamih

The siblings were looking at all that were going on, with each their own reaction to things.

Molotov were mostly studying things in silence. Looking between the anomalies present - that being the tentacle, and the mass of parts that turned into various forms. Including a lesser haired primate of some sort - where the machine had been before, and the other outsiders. The ladies more than Light though, since while he were boastful, and talked a big game, the ladies were far more attractive than him. It added points that he simply didn't have it in him to change.

That is, until Molotov bit notice in his mechanical parts, and things suddenly changed to him focusing solely on Light. Seeing as he were a robotics specialist, this mixture of flesh and machine were an utterly fascinating, yet rather terrifying thing to behold. A pony, closer and closer to becoming nothing but a machine. A revolution in technology for sure, but the implications were also a dire thing. Plus, it meant somepony were far more ahead on these things than him, and he didn't like not knowing his competition. What fun were there in matching wits, if you didn't know with who? They might be an attractive female after all.

The levers on his glass adjusted a fair bit as he examined him for a time in mostly silence. He'd mumble a little to himself, but that were mostly it.

Blitz on the other hoof, were acting like what she were: A filly. She were rushing between the varied guests, giggling and bouncing, examining things, and poke at whatever she could get a hoof near. Including Light, Blue, Cali, Luna and the tentacle. Mostly the tentacle, and Cali. The ever-changing creature were fascinating to her, and frankly, it were a form she recognized. Sort of. It weren't as natural as what she had seen before, but it were still the same sort of shape. And as such, she'd go over and try talking with that one, the best way she knew how: By hugging her.

On 1/6/2021 at 4:23 AM, Califorum said:

"What is this place? I've never seen anything like it. No technology. You live in the stone age." Cali said, her human form being a little taller than the ponies themselves. She was very used to futuristic settings. This was far from it.

"Heyah funny lady! Are you a dryad? I've seen one that looks kinda like you. But with twigs and stuff. And pretty flowers. Do you also speak with trees?"

This would zone Molotv back into things, and he'd shake his head slightly, before pointing at Light.

"...Right, formal stuff. Sorry. You two're just pretty special looking. And the technology- Utterly fascinating.

Anyway. My name's Molotov Boom, and this here's my sister, Blitz Boom. And this ain't the stone age ma'am. I run one of the best workshops in all of Equestria, and I can darn well tell ya that I got wonders that's crack your engine. I mean, you two are pretty wonky looking, but I'm dealing with robotics, and I am right proud of the advancement in functional AI that I'm getting through. Though the illusions and metallic upgrades are something special. I ain't taking away from that.

Now then, ladies-"

And now he'd swing around, and face Blue and Luna, with quith a big grin on his face.

"You two are looking better than normal. I'm taking it you're new to the area, maybe? New neighbors here to inspect the special sights, maybe? I keep saying to everypony bashing it: It's barely anything from the outside. All the magic happens inside the place. And outside today, but that were just did trying to make something of her own, with an experimental power source that I'm gonna have to tear up and burn. Can't have stuff that opens dimensional holes laying about. They can cause all sorts of trouble.

You're unscathed after it all though, right? And you don't gotta worry about no monster mist. This here's a place of science, not so much magic. Though thinking on it... Steam-powered teleportation device does sound like it'd be a fun side project sometime... Gotta have to remember to write that one down."

With him focused on putting an admittedly bad move on the ladies, and try and see if they were alright, Blitz were pretty much left to her own devices. Which included hammering a barrage of questions at Light and Cali. They might need to sort which ones were for whom.

"Are you aliens? Did you come to save the world? Why are you so rude? What sorta metal are you made of? Did you make it yourself? What's a Hellcat? Is it a burning cat? Did you set it on fire? Are you gonna eat it? *gasp* Are you gonna eat us?!

Oooh, and you liked my machine, Mistah Shiny? I were trying to make a big firework thingie, but needed power. I think I used a bad battery. Whoopsie! I'll use the reactor core next time, okay?"

"No, no you're not. I need those for the real top end robots, and you'd just end up levelling half the city if you used one. They ain't toys, sis."

"What about the sizzling thing?"

"Eh, I don't see the problem. Just don't stack 'em. Sounds like someone's grumpy 'bout dimensional tears, and other mishaps."

He'd speak over his shoulder momentarily, to deal with Blitz, before she went on a question rampage. Or just a rampage. She were an innocent little soul, but her brain were an advanced, and terribly dangerous thing. She seriously could level half the town, if she got the right tools. Hay, all of it, if she had her way and got to use the bigger reactors. Which were one of the reasons why he were never gonna let her handle one. He had to make sure that she were safe. Same with the rest of the town too, he supposed.

Windy Breeze · January 8, 2021

@Blitz Boom

“Communication is the best way to connect others and make friendships. At least that what my parents told me” Tepe said.

“And Friendship is Magic” Windy added, her eyes looking up, blinking, and smiling as if making her look cute “Oh, I always believed in that quote"

Tepe looked at her “I think I've heard that before but I don't know where” for a long time of wondering around Equestria, he has forgotten whoever said that quote.

@Blitz Boom @Califorum @Kujamih

Luna would let Blitz poke fun of her but would gave her slight flicks of her tail whether said filly touch Blue, who looked a little uncomfy with the treatment, but the smile would remain, to ailently speak the filly that she needs to slow down with the poking.

Blue and Luna would raise their eyebrows and look at each other when the strange tall bipedal creature said something about no technology and their world currently in stone age. They were both bewildered but did not took offense on the comment. No need to be aggressive with something not from Equestria, and they would cringe with Blitz's 'rude' reply before Molotov begin speaking to the creature, before turning to them and offer his help.

“We are pleased by your generosity, but no need, we have a map” Luna's horn turn light blue, the same color of her cutie mark, and a map- no, a map which looks straight out of a sci-fi fiction appears out of thin air, looking more like a blue holorgram but with shimmering white sparkles dancing in it.

Me and Blue are fine, I think. No fluids from that tentacle got on our fur, nothing. Right, Blue?”

“Y-Yes!” Blue replied.

Like two kids unaware of a stranger's intentions and blindly talking and obeying them, the mares are oblivious to Molotov's attempts to flatter them, they do notice the big grin but they interpret it as a welcome greeting.

Blue would glance at Cali, just in time for the latter to turn into a mare, her shy demeanor quickly vanished replaced by awe, she spread and wings and flew at Cali's unicorn form “Whoa, you can also shape shift!? I have heard Changelings can didguise but not a bipedal creature” she reached out a hoof and began to rub Cali's fur “Ooh, even the fur is nice too"

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Evil Pink One · January 8, 2021

@Califorum @Blitz Boom @Windy Breeze

Light noticed Molotov's interest on his... Parts... So he retracted the things that are coming out of his body. Molotov's reaction show a bit more interest.

" I see your interest in my artifacts that are protruding from my body... This materials are made from a rock that absorbs the magic around it... But it has a very unique effect on me though."

Molotov mumbled and changed his attention to the ladies....

I guess he's a ladies man. He thought to himself.

The filly named Blitz Boom started bombarding everyone with questions then hugged Cali.

Light was shocked at the less aggressive Cali infront of her.

Especially infront of the one who caused the tear.

The Cali he knew would have already apprehended the child and threw her in the dimension jail. Or worse, be done with it.

" I'm quite glad that this is not the Cali I know. But now... The responsible falls to me...she is so young full of life and energy... Child... Your youthful carelessness will be your undoing... But you have a very caring brother to guide you.... maybe i should give her another chance." Light thought to himself.

Light crouched down and patted the kids head and said. " Mistah shiny?..." Light smiled at the filly. "Your machine is very impressive! A very impressive inventor indeed." Blitz was pleased at Lights comments.

" You just need a little bit more experience and guidance from your brother and you'd be much more better... No out class your brother!.. don't tell him that okay?... That'll be our little secret." Blitz smiled and giggled at Lights remarks. " Excuse me while i talk to your brother miss Blitz."

Blitz smiled and continued her curiosity with the others.

Light was about to talk to Molotov...... But he doesn't want to ruin his... Conversation with the mares...

And Cali.... He knows already that this one's a different Cali. So he decided to observe her.

While Luna and Blue seems to be just ordinary ponies on a vacation.

Light decided to observe more before he makes his actions.

Catpone Cerberus · January 8, 2021

@Widdershins
It didn't take more than the first tinge for Cerberus to drop the muffin, and then hiss at it and hit it, after which he turned towards where ever the light was currently floating "So ball of knowledge, what's the deal with this thing?!" he didn't pay much mind to the dissipating dust since he was waiting for his floating companion anyway. As he waited, he pulled out an oven mitt from somewhere, the mitt was white with pink spots on it, and resembled a cat's paw "You think this will help?"
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@Blitz Boom
"It could be better, or he may freak out for being surrounded by dragons and run away." Ruby pointed out "In my opinion pony towns are better start, because it's easier to explain things to him when he doesn't see everyone around him as a threat." "It's easier for dragon to not eat a pony than for scared hatchling to not run and hide."

When they arrived, Charir started sniffing the air and the wall, the creatures stopped by the wall may have not been on this side, but their scent certainly was, and it was a smell he had never smelled before. Ruby said something to Charir, most likely explaining something related, but she and Charir would follow Leviathan at any point if she decided to go on.

When ponies got close enough, Charir moved his attention to them, but his reaction wasn't what one would expect from a predator seeing a new prey animal, but rather just plain confusion, he didn't know how he should treat this creature, it certainly looked like a prey animal, but he didn't have the instinct to kill it since he didn't know if it was edible. This again showed the difference between Ruby and her brother, an experienced killer versus inexperienced kid, Ruby looked at the ponies like they were walking worthless piles of meat, while Charir looked like he wanted to poke them to see if it did anything.

For the pony that came to warn them, Ruby replied "Aware, that's why we are here.", usually she would have been insulted that a pony thought she needed to be warned, but even she understood the concept of 'just doing my job'. Charir meanwhile was surprised that the creature could speak.
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"Well, like I said, I understand the reasoning, and I rather know it than wait here wondering what's going to happen." Nada stated "It's not like waiting is a problem for me, I waited for millennia already, I won't even notice few months, or years really" "Time really flies when you are this old." she looked around "But I don't think I'll spend that time here." "I'm thankful for the hospitality of course, but houses aren't really my thing, I think I'll return to the forest to wait, maybe I'll take over my old singing place now, I could also show it to you Ziggy right away, that way if the princesses try to contact me, you know where to find me." she smiled, she didn't want to sound like she was in hurry to get away, but she also didn't want to delay it too much, since like she had just said, time flies, and if delayed it enough, the time would soon have ran past.
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Scarecrow observed everyone around them with great interest, but it wasn't really visible and looked more like him just glancing over everyone like he was looking for someone specific, which in his situation was probably the expected thing. After the mare appeared. Scarecrow realized that there was also situations where staying quiet was the most questionable thing to do, so he settled on the compromise, talk little "Petrified." he said, leaving it to that, letting Lyriel say anything else that may be necessary. His tone was rather neutral, but not to unnatural level, it was the kind that one may connect to some loner or the quiet kid in class.
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Trox held still, but not necessarily because he was told to do so, but because at this point there wasn't really any other options for him, he could barely speak, so moving in any significant way was simply impossible, but it was still clear that he had expected the worst when Onache targeted the chains, being visibly relieved when her true intentions became clear. For Sheska, due do Trox lowering himself earlier, the worst that happened to her was her sliding bit downwards when the chains were released, but still leaning on Trox enough to not fall over, they were the same size, so even if Trox was standing straight, Sheska would have just fallen or her knees and left leaning on him.

Trox didn't pass out quite yet, but it was clear that he wasn't walking anywhere either "Celestia...and.. Luna?" "Princesses?" "Wasn't..that like...thousand years..ago." there wasn't official history that mentioned Celestia and Luna where they came from, but the stories that were told through generations mentioned those names, and they said that that was what Nightmare moon and Daybreaker were called when they were...nice, he had always wound the stories ridiculous, as if those two were ever good, but he was also aware of the corrupting effects of magic, so he hadn't fully set to call them fiction. "I don't..really understand...what's going..on...but we...need someplace...to rest...and a doctor.. she has.. been out.. for a while. I'm.. worried" after that his eyes started to close, it wasn't hard to tell that he was trying to keep himself awake, but exhaustion got better of him, now that he had stopped moving, he couldn't keep himself conscious.

If/when Onache would proceed with getting the two kobolds to town, she would most likely have the chance to see Sheska better, and with that she would most likely be able to notice that Sheska was in similar shape to her brother, just worse in pretty much every way, and she would probably be able to also notice a detail in both of their tails, with Trox the end having something made of metal as part of it, and for Sheska the tip of her tail having the bone visible, though with latter based on how it had healed, it seemed to have been the case for some time.

EQ_Theta · January 9, 2021

@Blitz Boom

Rosa’s rather… odd description would confuse Lin, though she’d have a much more subdued response, if only because she was trying to stifle a laugh. The prospect of her brother already marrying is a bizarre, yet funny thing. Though it only got her to think hilarious thoughts, Sen had much more to say.

“Marry Omen?! I’m too young to start a family! That’s not… Oh, haha. Very funny.”

Sen would quickly catch on to Rosa’s little joke and reply in a dry, and sarcastic manner. He had him for a moment, but he still remembered their agreement from earlier. Face paint and humiliation was still fair game, but marriage was something much more serious to consider. Longma may not know about the concept, but having travelled far gave Sen enough to knowledge to know what constitutes marriage.

“Yeah… I lost our little contest and as punishment, I have to get my face painted with a design chosen by you and Omen. I suppose this is something where both you and Omen get to decide what you’d like to see, and I have no choice but to go with it. So, lay it on me. What do you have in mind?”

Lin pondered on this for a moment, though she already had something in mind. As much as she’d like to see her brother looking funny, she’d go for something tame. She was curious about seeing a certain type of look, and her chat with Sod and Mary from earlier gave her a perfect option.

“Well, Omen and I had a chance to meet Mayor Soda Stream while we were browsing at Weeping Mary’s booth, and there was mention of clowns. I’m thinking of going with that. Let’s make Sen look like a clown because I am unfamiliar with them. Oh, and let’s also throw in one of those really silly-looking mustaches. You know, the ones that look like someone’s been twirling them. How about you, Omen? What would you like to see?”

GingerLightning · January 9, 2021

@Blitz Boom

Ginger Lightning followed Cheshire inside.

"I eat food and I've never eaten emotions, but I'm willing to try new things. My dad always told me 'eat what you want to eat and bite anypony who tells you otherwise!' He wasn't expecting my fangs to get to be four inches long, but he never stopped encouraging me to bite ponies." She took a breath before talking more...

"I think it's pretty cool that you educate others about Changelings, I've never really known much about Changelings. Despite being half changeling... My dad always put off talking about changeling stuff, he'd just say something simple like 'we eat emotions and beat up and bite ponies we don't like ' or 'just look for a book about us in the library.' I asked my mom why my dad didn't want to tell me more about Changelings and she explained that my dad was just really lazy, and that maybe one day he'll tell me about Changelings since it's something I should know about. He never told me about Changelings. But I learned a lot about Pegasi from my mom and school. I even visited cloudsdale and learned more pegasus history. It's really easy to learn about unicorns,pegasi, and earth ponies, but it's hard to learn about Changelings when nopony is willing to teach you."

It seems like she just just started talking and wouldn't stop talking, like it's been a while since she's had a conversation with anyone.

"I never fully fit in with my fully pony peers and I was bullied in elementary school for having cheese legs, but then again I was a bit bigger than the other foals and even when we got older I was still taller, so If I wanted to fight I could of...But I never was a violent pony. Well except for this one time when I was ten, when I bit this one colt because he tried to take my lunch and sketchbook, he had to get twelve stitches because my fangs seriously dug into him. Needless to say he never messed with me again. And I never bit anyone again.However some other ponies actually thought it was pretty cool that I was half changeling but I still ended up with the nickname 'Cheesy Lightning' and I wasn't too fond of it." she took a breath and realized she had been rambling.

"If I've been talking too much, you can tell me and I can talk less..." she smiled awkwardly.

Rising Dusk · January 9, 2021

@Blitz Boom

Magma sure did put on a bit of a display upon finding out the other residents the O.M.I. had dealings with in Manehatten. What a small world it was as either of the Center Zero scientists could have ended up in any city in Equestria. No pony present could make the same connection with the Boom family, none of them having met the siblings. The noticeable increase of temperature did cause Flare to shift his weight on his hoofs. The cowboy pony had good faith in the protection bracelet they created, but it was more out of instinct. Emotions triggering her heat up moments must be rather bothersome. Starbright ignited her horn and floated an empty cup under a watercooler to fill with the cold liquid. Moving it to offer to the fuming Magma while she worked to calm herself.

The case around Center Zero was being headed by local law enforcement and the O.M.I. had yet to be called upon for assistance. The only information any of them have was what anypony could read in the newspaper. No pony in the O.M.I. had even visited Center Zero before its destruction, leaving them completely out of the loop.

Minty towered over the smaller Tussle to read the file from above. "I've not had any interactions with this Molotov Boom and cannot speak for his character. The case was lead by our Detective Rising Dusk. He makes mention of assisting Mr. Boom with documents collected from one Turntable," read from the report Rising filed. Tussle closed the file and put it back in the cabinet. "No need to apologize dear. I know all too well how someponies can just drive one crazy," she turned to glared at the much larger mare. Minty promptly looked behind her to see who Tussle might be referring to, but only found a wall. Starbright and Flare Blitz snickered.

Meeting a troublesome fate in any land wasn't all the appealing to Rising on either side of that. What happened to souls in Harrowmark was starting to become far too common knowledge for the detective. It was still a mystery what happened to souls in Equestria, so which outcome is preferable is still up in the air. At the moment he'd only think it fair his soul be returned to his homeland should such a tragedy befall him.

Rising understood what the spell was for, what he didn't understand was why it was necessary. Ultimately he gave it up to his Equestrian way of thinking as the leaders of his country had the power to teleport such distances. "This is what we did talk about, but we did agree to let Equestria's Emissary meet with your Queen first. Myself and Captain Minty don't have the authority to make such a connection as portals. Our Emissary is likely more than willing to teleport to Copperhagen just as Minty did to meet the Queen." He'd hate to have to close these portals if undead started coming through, so details and rules needed to be established before any portal was going up. It would be a pretty heavy blow to diplomacy. If worse came to worse though, he could at least warn Manehatten about the appearance of these portals to reduce their panic. Well, that was more Minty's job than his own.

"We did have one guest come visit Equestria, but she'd not undead. She's just as lively as I am," he chuckled.

Blitz Boom · January 9, 2021

@Catpone Cerberus

19 hours ago, Catpone Cerberus said:

"It could be better, or he may freak out for being surrounded by dragons and run away." Ruby pointed out "In my opinion pony towns are better start, because it's easier to explain things to him when he doesn't see everyone around him as a threat." "It's easier for dragon to not eat a pony than for scared hatchling to not run and hide."

"A fair point. We'll find some small town when it is, and try to take it from there. Maybe Dodge Junction. I hear that's a dusty, backwater place, without too many. For a pony town, anyway."

Equines did tend to clump up a lot, into medium to large communities. Small ones were not that common, and hermits that kept to themselves? Rather rare she found. Especially if it were by their own choice.

Though she wouldn't count Zebra's here. Those tended to do fine with some degree of solitude and isolation, but they were also weird ones in general. She really had a rather hard time predicting their behavior, more often than not. She also tended to not be near them, as it weren't worth her time seeing if they had something of personal value she could nick. They'd always know in advance she were there for something, so what were the point?

When they eventually came to the wall, and were greeted by the guards, Leviathan's first reaction, were to look to the side, and see how Charir reacted to this. Ruby had some degree of self control around these creatures, but he were an unknown. One which thankfully, seemed more curious and confused, than wanting to tear into them for lunch. Or he were contemplating whatever or not they were too gamey. Which she assumed they were. Leviathan had never eaten pony, and never would, due to the laws of the dragons in this land. She just assumed they would taste gamey, and full of sinew. Plus, these wore armor, so they'd be hard to chew through for him as well, unless he liked spending time peeling the layers off of his food.

"Greetings. We have to tell you that you're about to fly into a dangerous territory here. It is advised that you turn around, as we cannot guarantee your safety past this point."

The guard speaking would be nice about things, and none of them would have weapons drawn. They weren't here to attack what they assumed were a bunch of civilians. Just warn them of the dangers behind the wall.

19 hours ago, Catpone Cerberus said:

Aware, that's why we are here."

"As she said. We felt like hunting, and heard there were prey no one would miss around here."

"Ah, you are predatory dragons? Then by all means, feel free to hunt on the other side of the wall. Though I would advise you to not go too far in. Their alpha and her consorts are stirring, and she is too well protected to be somepony you wish to trifle with."

In case Charir would go over and actually poke one of them, they'd look confused, but wouldn't do anything against it. If not, they would descend again, and let the group be on their way.

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@Catpone Cerberus

20 hours ago, Catpone Cerberus said:

"But I don't think I'll spend that time here." "I'm thankful for the hospitality of course, but houses aren't really my thing, I think I'll return to the forest to wait, maybe I'll take over my old singing place now, I could also show it to you Ziggy right away, that way if the princesses try to contact me, you know where to find me.

"*gasp* Really?! Okay, race you to the forest!!"

Ziggy would move in a bluer, too happy to think on things such as whatever or not it was wise to move around without knowing where Nada would go exactly. She were just too excited, and would in a flash be out the door, with only the brief sound of said door closing, and a half squeak from Fah'lina, still clinging on to her head. She were still trying to get used to these bouts of energetic flights the mare were capable of doing. And if Nada looked out the window, she'd be able to see said flight. Or the aftermath anyway, as Ziggy would move rather fast, but the pink and white, zig-zagged line going through the air would linger around, as she headed towards the forest in her odd pattern of flight. She'd wait there when eventually Berry showed up, with her head poking in an out of the water, around where she usually saw Serenade pop up after a swim. Though the siren may get there first too. Everything were possible.

Berry in the meantime, shook her head at this whole thing. Guess the train to crazy town were off the rails again.

"I'll stay and keep an eye on things until she gets back. I'll come check out the place one of these days, and keep you company now and again. Alright? Stay safe, Nada."

Staying out there or not, Berry weren't gonna let Nada linger all by her lonesome. She'd poke around sometimes, and make sure she were okay, and didn't become a hermit once more. Ziggy would probably do the same, so the siren shouldn't be lonely again. Not with these two, and then some of the denizens of the forest keeping her company. Hopefully the singing place would look nice now though, so she'd have a good place to hide for a time.

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@Catpone Cerberus

"*sigh* Not again... I had hoped this had stopped by now. We really need the guards to deal with this."

"If I may, this were not the fault of the cockatrice. This griffon attempted to steal her eggs. It were but self defense."

The mare turned and gave a funny look at Lyriel for this comment.

"And you witnessed this, personally?"

"No. Said cockatrice told me so, after we found her. And seeing how few there are of these noble creatures, I cannot say that I would not have defended the eggs too, had I been present. Poachers have no place in my forest."

The nurse looked even more confused, then started to examine her more. As well as Scarecrow, and would eventually start tugging her collar nervously.

"O-Oh dear. This is a little over my payroll. Could you please follow me, and we bring this one to Officer Stargazer. You can talk about things with him, while I get an antidote."

She'd lead them on to a small house nearby. Single layer, clearly still under construction, with a lot of debris nearby. Also with the walls of the single layer more or less only started, and the debris size saying this were likely a two story house, before something happened to it.

Next to it, were a trailer in which light seemed to shine. A temporary sleeping place for the residents, while the house were rebuild.

She'd knock the door, and wait while fidgeting a little in place. Until the door opened, and revealed the form of a rather large, muscular bat pony, that nearly could not fit through the door of the comparatively small trailer.

"Yes?"

He looked tired, but when duty called, he couldn't simply lay down and sleep from the trouble. Much as he wished he could, after the rotten day he thus far had.

"I am very sorry to disturb you, officer, but we have a situation with a petrified poacher. I uhm... I think you should hear testimonies while I go and fetch an antidote. Again, s-sorry about this, sir."

She'd scurry off before Stargazer could give an answer. Seemed like it'd be one of those days again then...

"Very well. Please inform me of the situation."

Lyriel would work on filling him in, which would give Scarecrow a chance to look around a little, for about five minutes, while they worked out some of the details. Might be there were something he'd be interested in examining. Long as it were not in the trailer, where a low snooze could be heard. likely from a foal, whom the officer would not let them get near just yet.

As for why their story had been bought so easily? The natural influences on them both made the nurse question things, and when in doubt, she assumed it best to take it to somepony higher up.

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@Catpone Cerberus

20 hours ago, Catpone Cerberus said:

"Celestia...and.. Luna?" "Princesses?" "Wasn't..that like...thousand years..ago."

"All I know of, is them having a falling out a millennia back, and the weaker sister were confined to the moon. I have not have much reason to care for their history beyond this, until recently. The way the ponies speak of them though, say they are both there now, and governing this country."

Most of what she knew of Equestria, were in relations to the failed attack by Chrysalis, and the boastful words she had about that whole thing. After that miserable cur of a queen had overtaken Onache's hive, and forced her to train Chrysalis's drones, she heard enough to know that both of the princesses were a factor, and they were troubling. Not as much as those who had actually caused the attack to fail, and brought their kind fully into the light of the public. Yet still things to be reckoned with. If for no other reason, then because attacking them, seemed to stir the true power of Equestria to fight back against you.

If she had been in charge, she would have had these troublemakers assassinated in advance, but Onache's opinion had mattered little to the short-sighted queen, and she had suffered a crushing defeat because of it. But what else could one expect from a queen, who didn't understand that a hive could not keep growing indefinitely, as there were only so much food one could acquire? Even if the attack had worked, she would have at best, been able to feed the hive size she had for a month and a half. And in that time, would likely have risen it to more number. So the swarm had to move on, and so on, and so forth.

But that failure aside, she should remain focused on the here and now, with her two unwitting guests seemingly being just about equally spent by now. That the male did not object to her dealing with the chains, were also a sign in her opinion. He did not seem all that trusting to others, but with this little energy, what choice had he, but being complacent?

21 hours ago, Catpone Cerberus said:

"I don't..really understand...what's going..on...but we...need someplace...to rest...and a doctor.. she has.. been out.. for a while. I'm.. worried"

"Very well. Rest, and I will deal with this."

It were likely the last she could say, before he passed out. Frankly he may have passed out before she finished. Though in either case, she would float them up, and have a better look at them. Something which made her tsk. Such a shoddy condition one kept these formerly enslaved beings in. What value had they, if they were being malnourished and clearly did not get proper care? Simply sloppy work, by another short-sighted fool, who did not understand the value in keeping your slaves at a good health, for as long as possible. Running them down like this, would make their possible efficiency woefully lacking, and just get worse and worse. How many slaves did whoever owned these, not go through because of that?

Perhaps not the lesson to take from this, but she were one who had enthralled others to *willing* servitude before. She knew how to get the most out of them. And whoever had these before, surely did not. Did no one know how to properly use others anymore? Such a waste this were.

IN any case, she had to attend to these now, and not think of things such as this. So she'd lift them both, and have them lifted with magic, before taking off towards town. Once she couldn't use magic anymore, due to the dead zone, she'd instead carry them in her hooves, whilst flying. They were honestly rather light weight, all things considered.

As they reached town, she'd transform into her disguise before going on, and would then wander into the hospital with them floating in front of her.

She certainly got attention, but she ignored them all, and were not stopped, as she seemed to carry hurt creatures. No matter what they were, these ponies did not interfere against that, and let her move on, though the kobolds would be the whisper of the town for sure.

As the two would eventually wake up, they'd find they were in beds next to one another, in the hospital. There were a bowl of fruit on the table, and they had drops in their arms, ensuring they got some liquid into their system. They were also bound in gauze in their damaged areas, and had gotten stitched, salved, etc. as need be. They had clearly been attended to, though no nurse or doctor were in now. Only Onache, in her disguised form, sitting in a corner with her horn glowing some. She seemed to carry a face of disdain as she glanced towards the door, and finally stopped again.

"Simplistic creatures would be better served not asking questions sometimes."

Her voice were the same, so they may recognize her by that at least. Even if her form were vastly different. Mostly at least. Her size were the same, as she refused to demean herself to wander in the size of a regular pony.

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@Califorum

On 1/8/2021 at 1:39 AM, Califorum said:

"Ugh! Damn you!"

So light worked well against her kind of magic? That would explain a few things. Though at the same time, also made this troubling, as this precise light show, weren't something she could make again. She had to think of some other way to include light here. Maybe something which gave off a strong glow would do the trick? She had some idea to work with that, but she'd need the remnants of the slime for this. and fortune smiled upon her it seemed, as the thing she had planned to do (throw the crystal at Magnolia) could no longer happen, as the crystal were gone. So with that said, she could use what were left of that then. But she had to work fast. Even as Magnolia started talking in fact, which were time she'd use where her horn glowed with a soft light, as droplet of magic began to float up around them. They'd stay in place though for now, and might be too subtle for Magnolia to see at first. Specs like this weren't something all bit notice in, and she seemed to prepare a monologue first and foremost.

On 1/8/2021 at 1:39 AM, Califorum said:

"I am only doing this so the world can be free of ponies like you! I need your magic to make that possible! A world with no suffering, fear, a world with justice and order!" Magnolia shouted in an extremely enraged tone. "And if you won't submit to me, then you will submit..."

A shame she had not thought of another magic to go with, or she could have attacked while Magnolia spoke. Villains hardly ever expected that to happen for some reason. As if they expected some sort of heros code looked down upon that. Which she could assure Magnolia, that it did not. In fact, most heroes lore encouraged doigng it, for a well functioning ambush attack.

"You're b-being delusional. Even if you get all the strength of this nation, you won't get justice by stealing their powers. You'll just be another Tirek. A monster, killing others h-husbands for opposing their evil..."

A tear ran from her right eye as she said this. She had gone and made it a little bit personal there, though she did mean what she said. Magnolia were delusional by thinking what she did, since while yes, it would take power to do so, it would not work by using only stolen power. It would only make her end up taking all the magic, and thinking that without it, no one could hurt others again. Which were a foolish, short sighted thing to think. As were it, if she thought that her being all powerful, would mean everyone would just do what she wanted, and make everything perfect. Others would only listen as long as they feared her, and fear were finite.

Perhaps she could tell her this another time, when she were bound, gagged, and were forced to face reason. Yet for now, this were a fight, and one she had to spend focus on. Her preparations were almost done.

On 1/8/2021 at 1:39 AM, Califorum said:

She seemed to jump at the shadow of a tree, her body poofing away into the shadows. There was silence for a few moments before there seemed to be a loud whooshing sound. Magnolia began drawing the shadows in to where she was at in order to heal herself. They seemed to remove from existence and flow towards where she was much like a black hole.

"To the darkness...." Magnolia said, her rage fueling her energy here. The shadows began to swirl dangerously around that tree before Magnolia suddenly sprung forth from it like a predator pouncing on a prey. Her target? Zeehva. She wanted to pounce onto her directly and hold her down, and this action was sudden enough that Zeehva might not be able to react.

The time that Magnolia used to heal up, and prepare, were not a bad idea. Made her strong again, and would give her a good chance for a speedy hit. It would however, also chain her down, and give Zeehva time to finish her preparations. It wouldn't be something that'd win this fight more than likely, but it should function in ending it for the time being. She needed to prepare more for fighting Magnolia to win, and she just didn't have the right magic scraps to do that right now.

As Magnolia rushed in to attack, the magic she had lifted up with her horn, would rush towards Zeehva. It'd coalesce into a ball in front of her, just as Magnolia were about twenty centimeters from hitting her. A dark one, with green lines, and a few specs of more healthy looking green, and a vague glimmer of something orange. All in all, about the size of an apple. Yet it wasn't food. Rather, as the orange sprung forth, it would explode. A powerful force that would smash at least Zeehva backwards, and should do the same for Magnolia, regardless of his solid she were now, as this were still partially her magic. It should resonate with her.

Zeehva for one though, were sent violently flying backwards, right into town. A more beneficial area for her due to the magic lingering here being more abundant, and generally of a lighter nature. Though the air had been blown out of her, and she were headed right for an open container. Before hitting it though, she shimmered away again, and ended up on the street, hitting a ball of hay in a cart. Lucky her really, as it would hurt a whole lot less.

*sigh* The things one risks in desperation, yes? And if this didn't work, and Magnolia still came in here to fight, she had to go for another beaker. One she were not thrilled to take into use right now, as it were unrefined, and would not leave her in a good position.

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@EQ_Theta

12 hours ago, EQ_Theta said:

“Marry Omen?! I’m too young to start a family! That’s not… Oh, haha. Very funny.”

The only one not finding this amusing of the three, would be Omen. And there mostly because the idea of laughter were alien to her. If she were aware, she likely would have done so too, over this prank. She didn't fully get it, but it seemed like things were okay, and that Sen were not angry or anything, so... Harmless silly thing, yes? It had sounded odd to have them marry too, so it made more sense that they were just teasing him, in her mind.

Rosa for one, would fins this rather humorous for sure. It hadn't been long Sen had fallen for it, but that brief moment before he caught on... It were sincerely priceless, and would be a memory he'd treasure for a long time. Quite the delightful ting to warm his being with on a bad day, he'd imagine. Even if others near him would likely not get why he would suddenly laugh in such a situation, without explanation. Maybe not even then. Some creatures simply had no humor.

13 hours ago, EQ_Theta said:

“Yeah… I lost our little contest and as punishment, I have to get my face painted with a design chosen by you and Omen. I suppose this is something where both you and Omen get to decide what you’d like to see, and I have no choice but to go with it. So, lay it on me. What do you have in mind?”

Lin pondered on this for a moment, though she already had something in mind. As much as she’d like to see her brother looking funny, she’d go for something tame. She was curious about seeing a certain type of look, and her chat with Sod and Mary from earlier gave her a perfect option.

“Well, Omen and I had a chance to meet Mayor Soda Stream while we were browsing at Weeping Mary’s booth, and there was mention of clowns. I’m thinking of going with that. Let’s make Sen look like a clown because I am unfamiliar with them. Oh, and let’s also throw in one of those really silly-looking mustaches. You know, the ones that look like someone’s been twirling them. How about you, Omen? What would you like to see?”

"A chance to meet the mayor up close? Fascinating. I Where may he be now?"

Omen would point behind herself, in the right direction as this were asked. She had sniffed the air when his name were brought up, in case they sought him, so she were ready.

"Good to know that you have gotten his scent. It may prove useful at some point, though we should leave him be for now I think. He may well be rather busy."

Omen would lower her hoof again, and prepare to add her own to what Lin had just mentioned, as an idea of what to pain Sen up as.

"Master Discord liked clowns. I would like to see it."

It were one way to earn his favor in times of old, even if he did tend to make their tricks more chaotic. It were just who he were, and as with most draconequui, he simply couldn't help himself when it came to the prospect of adding a little bit of mischief. Though it still didn't take away from him greatly enjoying clowns, and as such, Omen agreed with this being a good thing to go with for Sen. She couldn't recall seeing a big moustache like that on any of the olden ones though, but times changed. Maybe some of them had that now.

"It sounds as if we have a plan then. Let us ask around, and see if we can't find a place that deal with face painting then. Stay close please."

They wouldn't have to search long to find this thing, yet there were somewhat of a line, with various small ones wanting to get in there and have this done. Mostly foals, but there were a small dragon whelp too, and a couple of griffon chicks, curiously waiting too.

They'd have about ten in front of them waiting, so they had to decide whatever or not it were best to wait a little and come back later, or just wait this out. There were some arcade games nearby they could inspect if that were. Seemed like various games where you threw balls, the water shooter that were spoken off earlier, a couple of places one could buy food, and a help desk. Also seemed to be some arcade machines in there of the more technological variant, rigged up to not cost bits, to give folks some alternatives to do, in case they ran out of funds. Though if you lingered there too long, when others wanted to try too, you'd be asked to move along by one of the guards.

"Hmm, seems like we have a bit of a wait to deal with here then... I would advise us doing something else, and see if the line lessens. Yet at the same time, if more arrives, we will just be further behind... What does the rest of you think?"

"I can wait."

Omen spoke first, and said what he assumed she would. Considering the millennia she had spend waiting for Discord, a half hour or so would mean nothing to her. Yet what of the others? That they would see. He imagined they'd like to take in some more sights, rather than stand and wait for this long, and rather risk it. Though they'd see.

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@GingerLightning

"Oh, nonono, you don't need to stop rambling at all, Ginger. You provide a pretty valuable perspective to the changeling/pony interaction, as you have grown up among them. Openly, as a half breed. Most folks thought of us as nothing more than scary stories you told your foals about, to keep them in line. Up until Chrysalis's attack that were. Urgh. As if it weren't hard enough to blend unseen into society before her...

Anyway, you have a unique perspective to learn from, and I'm more than happy to learn about it. As is everypony else here. And I can already hear from your experience, how valuable it is to educate others about us. Before King Thorax rose, there were rarely anything good said about us. What little stories you'd be able to find, would be cold, harsh, and mostly untrue. We're only now starting to finally get some positive looks on us, and as such, we have the chance to mold the future, into one where we're not some monster, lurking in the dark of night, wanting to steal their foals, or loved ones. But actual creatures, who have our own problems, and excluding Chrysalis and a few other really bad queens, reason behind why we hunted them.

Hay, with more understanding, we can also start to find healthier way to harvest emotions, that won't make others fear us. Here in the theater, we perform for that, and harvest the excess joy our hard work causes. Those who likes love, could be couples therapists, or lead dating services. Those who likes fear, could help treat those with phobias, and so on, and so forth. There's ways to utilize our need to eat, in ways that either blossoms what they feel enough to let us eat the excess, without issues. Or which helps them deal with some really bad ones.

Hehe, but now I'm the one rambling. Just know that we'll listen to you, and if you have questions about changelings, you're more than welcome to ask. We'll answer as best we can.

We'll go meet the others soon, but just two things.

1. We're a small hive. Only 12 members in total, and we're a close knit bunch. I decided early in my queenhood, that it were best this way, to avoid having to harvest too much, and to easier avoid detection. Everypony is getting ready to greet you, so you'll see them all soon, and we can make introductions there.

2. I want to ask, what do you think of the theater thus far? We've put a lot of work into renovating it thus far, and I'm pretty proud of us all, for what we have done. Just check out the stage."

Cheshire would flutter up, and place herself on the lit stage. It encased her well, and as always when she were on stage, her smile grew a little more. She loved it up here. The performances, the adoration of the crowd. That pride that came from doing hard work, and then feeling a rush of love and joy from the audience, as the show concluded... Aaah, there were just nothing like it. Not for her at least.

She'd invite Ginger and Meiko to join her on stage. The latter of which were currently sniffing some chairs, and licking the upholstery. At least of one particular chair. Though in fairness, he had found gum on it, and were curious.

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@Rising Dusk

4 hours ago, Rising Dusk said:

Minty towered over the smaller Tussle to read the file from above. "I've not had any interactions with this Molotov Boom and cannot speak for his character. The case was lead by our Detective Rising Dusk. He makes mention of assisting Mr. Boom with documents collected from one Turntable," read from the report Rising filed. Tussle closed the file and put it back in the cabinet. "No need to apologize dear. I know all too well how someponies can just drive one crazy," she turned to glared at the much larger mare. Minty promptly looked behind her to see who Tussle might be referring to, but only found a wall. Starbright and Flare Blitz snickered.

"I remember Professor Turntable. His ideas of magical reapplication were impressive, if not perhaps too ambitious. I don't recall him ever getting substantial results. Tough he had many theories. I hope whomever gets his papers, will manage to succeed where he did not.

As for Molotov... I would advice you to not interact with him. He has a brilliant mind, yet is straddled with the hormones of a teenager, and the subtlety and suave of a half-eroded brick. There is a reason why there were an open tally in Center Zero, as to what department had the highest amount of females, who had physically rejected him in some fashion. Such as pushing him into a barrel.

I may have to ask though... How aware are you of Center Zero? It were a pretty isolated town, with a limited amount of law enforcements, and higher ranking members of the kingdom being directly informed of our location. Incoming and outgoing mail even had to be screened, to ensure that the location were not revealed, or certain other things came out. Not about torture of the like though. Heaven's no. It is more a point of view, which differs, depending on whatever or not you are a loyalist. Those who are - such as the Boom family - believed what we were told, about it being for the sake of best knowing when to get something into society, and having to be reviewed for potential danger. As well as ensuring we had privacy.

Others believe they wanted to control the pace of development in Equestria, and bury those things Princess Celestia did not personally want to see. And what easier way to do so, than building a remote town, and ensure that it were funded well enough to lure in some of the more prominent scientists? Some of them for several generations.

But paranoid conspiracy theories aside, what do you know? As a law enforcement agency that deals in magic, I would assume you would eventually be called in to check things, if the Solar Guards finds nothing of what attacked the town. Which thus far, I am not aware they have, in the past two months they have been there."

She considered speaking up about the seeming lack of respect there were for Minty, but it did not seem prudent. And yet... Nnngh. It were a hard one to abstain from mentioning...

"...And if I may be so bold as to ask: Your interaction are... Common, yes? I am not trying to judge, but it is not an interaction with much respect shown. From my perspective, that is. I may simply not know enough."

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@Rising Dusk

7 hours ago, Rising Dusk said:

"This is what we did talk about, but we did agree to let Equestria's Emissary meet with your Queen first. Myself and Captain Minty don't have the authority to make such a connection as portals. Our Emissary is likely more than willing to teleport to Copperhagen just as Minty did to meet the Queen."

"𝕐𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕔𝕠𝕦𝕟𝕥𝕣𝕪 𝕚𝕤 𝕗𝕒𝕣 𝕗𝕣𝕠𝕞 𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕖, 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕀 𝕜𝕟𝕠𝕨 𝕝𝕚𝕥𝕥𝕝𝕖 𝕠𝕗 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕞𝕒𝕘𝕚𝕔. 𝕋𝕙𝕠𝕦𝕘𝕙 𝕀 𝕕𝕠 𝕜𝕟𝕠𝕨𝕤 𝕠𝕦𝕣𝕤, 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕤𝕙𝕖 𝕨𝕠𝕦𝕝𝕕 𝕟𝕠𝕥 𝕨𝕒𝕟𝕥 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕥𝕠 𝕔𝕠𝕞𝕖 𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕖, 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕨𝕒𝕪 𝕥𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕞𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕥. 𝕐𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕔𝕒𝕡𝕥𝕒𝕚𝕟 𝕨𝕖𝕣𝕖 𝕥𝕠𝕠 𝕓𝕠𝕒𝕤𝕥𝕗𝕦𝕝 𝕥𝕠 𝕓𝕖 𝕤𝕖𝕖𝕟 𝕦𝕡𝕠𝕟 𝕗𝕒𝕧𝕠𝕦𝕣𝕒𝕓𝕝𝕪 𝕒𝕥 𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕤𝕥, 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕞𝕒𝕪 𝕓𝕖 𝕒𝕓𝕝𝕖 𝕥𝕠 𝕥𝕖𝕝𝕖𝕡𝕠𝕣𝕥 𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕖, 𝕓𝕦𝕥 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕠𝕣𝕘𝕖𝕥 𝕤𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘: 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕙𝕒𝕧𝕖 𝕟𝕠 𝕚𝕕𝕖𝕒 𝕙𝕠𝕨 ℂ𝕠𝕡𝕡𝕖𝕣𝕙𝕒𝕘𝕖𝕟 𝕚𝕤 𝕡𝕦𝕥 𝕥𝕠𝕘𝕖𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕣. 𝔼𝕧𝕖𝕟 𝕚𝕗 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕕𝕕𝕚𝕕 𝕗𝕚𝕟𝕕 𝕚𝕥 𝕠𝕟𝕒 𝕞𝕒𝕡, 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕨𝕖𝕣𝕖 𝕒𝕓𝕝𝕖 𝕥𝕠 𝕟𝕠𝕥 𝕒𝕡𝕡𝕖𝕒𝕣 𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕟 𝕒𝕟 𝕠𝕓𝕛𝕖𝕔𝕥, 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕔𝕠𝕦𝕝𝕕 𝕨𝕖𝕝𝕝 𝕖𝕟𝕕 𝕦𝕡 𝕤𝕙𝕠𝕨𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕚𝕟 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕡𝕣𝕚𝕧𝕒𝕥𝕖 𝕣𝕠𝕠𝕞 𝕠𝕗 𝕠𝕟𝕖 𝕠𝕗 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕔𝕚𝕥𝕚𝕫𝕖𝕟𝕤. 𝔸𝕟𝕕 𝕤𝕙𝕠𝕨𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕦𝕡 𝕝𝕚𝕜𝕖 𝕥𝕙𝕒𝕥, 𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕪 𝕨𝕠𝕦𝕝𝕕 𝕡𝕣𝕖𝕤𝕦𝕞𝕖 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕒𝕟 𝕒𝕥𝕥𝕒𝕔𝕜𝕖𝕣, 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕤𝕥𝕣𝕚𝕜𝕖 𝕒𝕥 𝕪𝕠𝕦. 𝕀𝕥 𝕨𝕠𝕦𝕝𝕕 𝕟𝕠𝕥 𝕓𝕖 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕓𝕖𝕤𝕥 𝕨𝕒𝕪 𝕥𝕠 𝕓𝕖𝕘𝕚𝕟 𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕤.

𝕀𝕗 𝕨𝕖 𝕔𝕠𝕟𝕟𝕖𝕔𝕥 𝕥𝕠 𝕪𝕠𝕦, 𝕨𝕖 𝕞𝕒𝕪 𝕟𝕠𝕥 𝕙𝕚𝕥 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕔𝕠𝕣𝕣𝕖𝕔𝕥 𝕥𝕠𝕨𝕟, 𝕓𝕦𝕥 𝕨𝕖 𝕨𝕚𝕝𝕝 𝕓𝕖 𝕒𝕓𝕝𝕖 𝕥𝕠 𝕞𝕒𝕜𝕖 𝕒 𝕤𝕥𝕒𝕓𝕝𝕖 𝕔𝕠𝕟𝕟𝕖𝕔𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 𝕥𝕠 𝕤𝕖𝕟𝕕 𝕠𝕟𝕖 𝕠𝕗 𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕠𝕨𝕟, 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕟 𝕔𝕝𝕠𝕤𝕖 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕘𝕒𝕥𝕖 𝕓𝕖𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕕 𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕞- 𝕆𝕟𝕔𝕖 𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕪 𝕒𝕣𝕖 𝕚𝕟 𝕒 𝕞𝕠𝕣𝕖 𝕕𝕤𝕚𝕣𝕒𝕓𝕝𝕖 𝕝𝕠𝕔𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟, 𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕪 𝕔𝕒𝕟 𝕔𝕒𝕟 𝕨𝕠𝕣𝕜 𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕙 𝕥𝕙𝕠𝕤𝕖 𝕨𝕙𝕠 𝕣𝕖𝕞𝕒𝕚𝕟𝕤 𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕙 𝕦𝕤, 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕨𝕠𝕣𝕜 𝕠𝕦𝕥 𝕒 𝕡𝕖𝕣𝕞𝕒𝕟𝕖𝕟𝕥 𝕔𝕠𝕟𝕟𝕖𝕔𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟, 𝕨𝕙𝕚𝕔𝕙 𝕔𝕒𝕟 𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕟 𝕠𝕡𝕖𝕟𝕖𝕕 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕔𝕝𝕠𝕤𝕖𝕕 𝕒𝕥 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕝𝕖𝕚𝕤𝕦𝕣𝕖.. 𝕋𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕚𝕤 𝕒𝕝𝕝 𝕒 𝕞𝕒𝕥𝕥𝕖𝕣 𝕠𝕗 𝕖𝕒𝕤𝕖, 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕤𝕒𝕗𝕖𝕥𝕪."

She did not think that Rising had much interest in being stabbed by a random citizen, thinking he were an attacker, out to get them. It would not reflect well on any party, and frankly, this would in time be the faster method of dealing with things. Unless Equestria wanted to send one to them, and that seemed les likely. Or at least less practical, as they were already so far along with things.

7 hours ago, Rising Dusk said:

"We did have one guest come visit Equestria, but she'd not undead. She's just as lively as I am,"

"𝔾𝕠𝕠𝕕 𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕟. 𝕎𝕖 𝕔𝕒𝕟 𝕙𝕒𝕧𝕖 𝕥𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕠𝕟𝕖 𝕣𝕖𝕥𝕦𝕣𝕟𝕖𝕕 𝕨𝕙𝕖𝕟 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕡𝕠𝕣𝕥𝕒𝕝𝕤 𝕒𝕣𝕖 𝕖𝕤𝕥𝕒𝕓𝕝𝕚𝕤𝕙𝕖𝕕, 𝕚𝕗 𝕥𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕚𝕤. 𝕀𝕗 𝕟𝕖𝕖𝕕 𝕓𝕖, 𝕡𝕡𝕦𝕟𝕚𝕤𝕙 𝕙𝕖𝕣 𝕥𝕠𝕠, 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕔𝕒𝕦𝕤𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕥𝕣𝕠𝕦𝕓𝕝𝕖, 𝕥𝕙𝕠𝕦𝕘𝕙 𝕀 𝕨𝕚𝕝𝕝 𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕠𝕨 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕥𝕠 𝕓𝕖 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕛𝕦𝕕𝕘𝕖 𝕠𝕗 𝕥𝕙𝕒𝕥.

ℕ𝕠𝕨 𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕟, 𝕒𝕣𝕖 𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕖 𝕞𝕠𝕣𝕖, 𝕠𝕣 𝕞𝕒𝕪 𝕨𝕖 𝕔𝕠𝕟𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕦𝕖 𝕚𝕟 𝕡𝕖𝕒𝕔𝕖? 𝔹𝕝𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕥𝕖𝕪𝕖 𝕚𝕤 𝕟𝕠𝕥 𝕗𝕚𝕟𝕕𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕣𝕚𝕓𝕝𝕪 𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕥𝕒𝕚𝕟𝕚𝕟𝕘, 𝕛𝕦𝕕𝕘𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕓𝕪 𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕖𝕩𝕡𝕣𝕖𝕤𝕤𝕚𝕠𝕟𝕤."

If the others could hear the conversation, Grave would look at Rising, and shake her head, clearly stating via this that she did not want to go back again. A point that had been reiterated several times. Though if they could not, she would continue to wander around the room, and examine the place. she wouldn't pick anything up, but she'd look at things, certainly. Sometimes very closely.

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@abrony-mouse

In the wilderness, far off the beaten path, sat a tent, with a smoldering campfire. The coals were getting colder, yet a little amount of smoke still rose from it.

The campsite overlooked an old, overgrown heap of a temple. Were it not for the small hole overlooking near the top, one would hardly be able to tell this were not just a hill, rather than a half-submerged temple of unknown origins. Somepony must have been there before.

And somepony were indeed there. Sprayed out in front of the tent, shaking in cold sweat, laid a stallion.

His hat laid on the ground, whilst his jacket were in tatters. Judging by the long cut on the side, it seemed somewhat obvious that he had been hit by something, or some creature. And whatever it had been, might have been poisonous, as the cold sweat and twirling were not making him look good.

There were a selection of herbs and a mortal nearby, along with water, and a few odds and ends, so he appeared to have been ready to fix this himself. It appeared he had passed out before getting far though, and as such, whatever were afflicting him, were ransacking through him. It were probably nothing lethal, but it seemed obvious that it were not pleasant, and it left him very vulnerable. Considering the area had some predators in it, that were not a good thing.

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@Windy Breeze

On 1/8/2021 at 3:47 AM, Windy Breeze said:

“Communication is the best way to connect others and make friendships. At least that what my parents told me” Tepe said.

“And Friendship is Magic” Windy added, her eyes looking up, blinking, and smiling as if making her look cute “Oh, I always believed in that quote"

Tepe looked at her “I think I've heard that before but I don't know where” for a long time of wondering around Equestria, he has forgotten whoever said that quote.

"Friendship actually is magic in Equestria. It's one of the magic schools we have, though I don't know how it works really. Unicorn studies were more for most of my cousins. I had to learn how to fly instead, which were fun too. The pegasi that lives near us, gets really competitive, so they push for us to really give it our all."

And she wasn't kidding. That place held several races, and as such they bet on most everything when it came to flying. Including who had the fastest student, and which one could fly the highest. Wingspan were also measures, which were at least one bet she had won for her trainer. One of the only ones though, as she wasn't a massively strong mare, nor the fastest among them.

"It's still a nice sentence. I think I heard the princesses said that at some point? I could've sworn I read it somewhere at least... Well, doesn't really matter, I guess. The sentence is nice, no matter who first said it."

Sorrow would chug down more of her drink, and now start to wipe the sweat off her brow, with the napkin. It were starting to stop pippling forth, so she could finally do this properly. Her tongue were still feeling a little rough tough, but hopefully the desert would help that. Where they should have ordered three. The staff could think about that what they wanted.

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@Windy Breeze @Califorum @Kujamih

On 1/8/2021 at 3:47 AM, Windy Breeze said:

“We are pleased by your generosity, but no need, we have a map” Luna's horn turn light blue, the same color of her cutie mark, and a map- no, a map which looks straight out of a sci-fi fiction appears out of thin air, looking more like a blue holorgram but with shimmering white sparkles dancing in it.

"Uuuh, Holographic map. Very impressive work that is. Pretty detailed too.

My great-uncle tried making one of these once. He ended up scorching his mustache right off his face, but the theory were still solid. I really should pull out that blueprint one of these days, and check it out... What were I saying again? Right, right. This here is dang impressive. Pure magic I take it? Or are you engineers of a kind too?"

He'd still smile, and be a little flirty, but for some reason... He just weren't feeling it. Why were that? Usually he liked seeing some fine mares like this. And at least one of these two sounded like they might have some smarts too, if this weren't pure magic. They hadn't yet hit him either, so that might mean they didn't find him utterly repulsive either, so what gave.

...It was Her, wasn't it? Gosh darn it. Why were it that he had to meet Void again? Such a tall build. That nervous nature. Such curvy... Eyes. Creative and brilliant in her own way too, judging by how impressive that glass eye of hers were, which he had learned were self made. On the road no less. No small feat for once who had to self teach this sort of craft.

Sure he had met other mares - hay, he were talking to two now - but ergh... It just wasn't the same. He kept comparing them to her, and finding them lacking somehow.

And of course, he were not with a lot of luck with Void. She hadn't beaten him of or anything, but that little powder-keg of a sister she had. Ho-boy, she liked bashing him around. Though granted, he deserved it a lot of the times, and he knew it. If he didn't think he deserved it, he'd probably have some choice words, or pressed charges for assault.

Did this mean he loved her, or just had a current ideal? Were it that unattainability, due to the way she acted, and how her sis were immensely overprotective, that intrigued him? He didn't know, and this sure meant there were something to think about here. Maybe he should lay off flirting with these two all together, while he thought on it?

...Nah. Might just be a temporary feeling, and it didn't hurt knowing where he stood with others right now. Currently, he were still single, and ready to mingle. And to hopefully not be thrown into a container, or slapped again. They'd see where this went.

Molotov would stand and wait to see what they'd respond, before turning briefly to answer the big one. The *human*, as she called herself.

On 1/8/2021 at 1:39 AM, Califorum said:

"Now we are talking civilized again. It surprises me in such a place as this one can create A.I. technology. I have been to many worlds and dimensions, so I have seen it all. And as for your other questions, filly, a Hellcat is a type of vehicle. However that specific type of vehicle could transform into a dragonfly...he had access to one of my weaknesses that makes him so dangerous. I hope I killed him."

"I dunno about all that murder talk, but I'll have you know that I do have functioning AI working. Took me most of my life, and 1572 failed attempts, before I finally cracked it. I'm sure Felecia is gonna pop out to check up on things soon enough, so if you see a giant, metallic spider, don't get defensive, or try hurting her, alright?"

"Killing is bad. You should try and be friends instead of doing nasty things to eachother."

Blitz would take over there, and put her perspective on things. Which were mostly what she kept thinking: That you shouldn't try and kill others. Scare them off sometimes? Sure. But killing was bad! It were the sort of thing nasty trouble-heads did. Unless she were some sort of hero, and it was a foe to vanquish? *gasp* A hero from another world? So cool!

On 1/8/2021 at 1:39 AM, Califorum said:

She looks at the filly and Blitz, hugging the filly closer. "I can turn into whatever I want, whenever I want...within reason of course. I utilize this ability at a maximum capacity. It seems I will have to blend in here..." she said and backed off.

With a red flash and shifting forms, Cali stood there...as a pony. A deep blue coat, a cutie mark of a key unlocking a lock. Her hair was an orange-red tone, her eyes also red with black framed glasses. She was a unicorn mare and stood there, as if trying to amaze them.

One who were now also a pony! This one just got more and more cool!

"Oooh, ooh. You're really good at doing *poof* Tranformation! Kinda like a changeling. Do you eat emotions too?"

If she did, she'd likely get indegestion from being near Blitz, as she were oozing it off of her, more or less.

On 1/8/2021 at 3:47 AM, Windy Breeze said:

Blue would glance at Cali, just in time for the latter to turn into a mare, her shy demeanor quickly vanished replaced by awe, she spread and wings and flew at Cali's unicorn form “Whoa, you can also shape shift!? I have heard Changelings can didguise but not a bipedal creature” she reached out a hoof and began to rub Cali's fur “Ooh, even the fur is nice too"

"Uhuh. She were real smooth before, and she'd all cuddly and hug-pudgy now."

Blitz would rub her head on the now-mare's front leg, and felt the more familiar coat, over the bare skin, rub against her mane. Still nice and hug worthy, but she'd wait a teensie bit to do that.

As everypony seemed to be on her then, Molotov would shrug, and turn to Light. Somepony had to remember he were here, right? Might as well be him. The females were having a big ol' chatter anyway.

On 1/8/2021 at 1:28 PM, Kujamih said:

Light crouched down and patted the kids head and said. " Mistah shiny?..." Light smiled at the filly. "Your machine is very impressive! A very impressive inventor indeed." Blitz was pleased at Lights comments.

" You just need a little bit more experience and guidance from your brother and you'd be much more better... No out class your brother!.. don't tell him that okay?... That'll be our little secret." Blitz smiled and giggled at Lights remarks. " Excuse me while i talk to your brother miss Blitz."

"Don't feel bad for her not responding to you mate, she'll get around to it. Just a lot of new folks here now, and sis is a bit scatter-brained.

You're probably right in her outshining me someday though. In her own department, anyway. I'm more of a robotics stallion. Blitz are a lot like grandpa. Fireworks and explosives. Heh, if you could see the list of protocols we had to put up back home, in case we couldn't find her... The things she sometimes snuck off to make were really something.

Can't let her be in the kitchen either. Literally seen her somehow explode the whole thing, in less than ten seconds. Amazing she only ended up in a full body cast really.

Anyway, think you can shed some light on what you're doing here? The ladies are talking, so we might as well get the boring chat out of the way, eh? Preferably before Felicia pops out. She doesn't like it when she doesn't know what's going on. Security AI's, you know? Have a life of her own, but still have that baseline program to consider.

Did you two pop up because of the portal or something? It didn't rip you out of your dimension, right? I got a lot of things working, but not interdimensional travel sort of things. Hay, that power source sis nicked, were supposed to be for a fountain. Gonna haver to scrap that one and start over."

Windy Breeze · January 10, 2021

@Blitz Boom

Windy shrugged while Tepe simply smiled in acknowledge.

Seeing Sorrow, Windy, and.... Another ghost that he not recognize, Razor approached them... From the wall, startling Windy, who did not expect to see a head appear in a wall, Tepe was also shocked but he just stared at the griffon with wide eyes.

Just before everyone could express their emotions to their friend, Razor spoke up “Guys, I got bad news, all of you have to get out of town!”

@Blitz Boom @Califorum @Kujamih

“Hologram?” Luna wasn't a scientist, so she doesn't know what hologram mean, not she knew the word actually exist, this goes the same for Blue “Pure magic, but the spell is difficult to enchant. A wise doctor from our town once told me my magic relies on light, however I have yet to believe that theory”

Upon hearing about killing from Cali, Luna glanced at the latter with a horrified look, Blue, who was still examining the coat of the human-turned unicorn also did the same but expressed her views on killing by words “Kill...?" She become nauseous for a moment but she managed to stop it and the urge to black out too. Despite the mention of taking lives, she continued to rub the fur.

Luna was in between the thoughts of arresting Cali for murder or ignore the case and ask who is she after to. Afterall, at least one extra help from someone working for the royalty.

Edited January 10, 2021 by Windy Breeze

Windy Breeze · January 10, 2021

@Califorum

Blue jumped with a yelp away from Cali, who has transformed into what it seems to be like a bird. Luna looks up at Cali, backing away until she's forced to sat on her rear like a dog, her horn slightly glowing in light blue hue, her ears pinned back to her head, and eyes widened “I-I'm a royal guard, that's why I couldn't help but think about arresting you... Also how did you know i was thinking about that?”

Edited January 10, 2021 by Windy Breeze

Windy Breeze · January 10, 2021

@Califorum

Luna flicked her tail, bewildered by the wise-like speech. Seeing her friend in some kind of situation, Blue found herself rushing to her friend, but Luna stopped her, who stood up, her tail still moving, but did not say anything.

Windy Breeze · January 10, 2021

@Califorum

Luna turned and frowned, her expression telling Cali she couldn't understand what she's saying “Don't speak of something like I'm force to work for the royalty. I become a guard with my own will and I have previously worked as a town guard for a town where me and Blue are raised" he expression softed “I understand you have a different view of royalty, especially since we are not born in the same planet, which means our royalties are different yet still has similarities. Here, the princesses make rules to maintain peace, we ponies willingly obey without doubts or questions”

Windy Breeze · January 10, 2021

@Califorum

Luna and Blue was horrified to hear that. To hear such rulers take the lives of those they ruled over just because they don't like them. She haven't heard any kind of rulers like those Cali mentioned from the land she came called France and Russia.

“That's madness...” it was not Luna who whispered but the mare behind Cali. Blue Wingtips have heard all of it. Who deserved to be persecuted? No one, even how evil they are, putting them behind bars is better than having their bloods stain their hooves.

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